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What Makes Lasallian Education Distinctive

Since the arrival of the De La Salle Brothers in Singapore in 1852, Lasallian education has been guided by a clear conviction: education must be purposeful. Rooted in care, dignity, and responsibility, the Lasallian Mission has evolved alongside Singapore’s education system while remaining faithful to its founding vision

Lasallian education is centred on the formation of the whole person—balancing academic rigour with character, values, and meaning. A strong personal and relational approach ensures that every learner is known, supported, and valued, responding to contemporary needs such as well-being and resilience.

Learning is understood as a formative journey, integrating instruction with formation and encouraging ethical judgement, reflection, and service. Sustained by strong communities and shared values, the Lasallian Mission continues to express its enduring vision of Touching Hearts, Teaching Minds, Building Communities.

Faith in the Presence of God

The Lasallian school nurtures in its members an awareness of the living presence of God in our world. It calls all to a deeper awareness of their saving relationship with a caring and loving God and moves all to see the world through the “eyes of faith.”

Concern for the Poor and Social Justice

The Lasallian school calls its members to a solidarity with the poor and victims of injustice. It calls all to a life-long commitment to respond to their needs through programs of community service, advocacy, and justice education.

Quality Education

The Lasallian school provides an education that prepares students not only to contribute to society but to transform it. It calls all to use their knowledge and talents to critically examine and engage the world in light of the message of the Gospel.

Respect for All Persons

The Lasallian school engages its members in a concerted effort to respect the dignity of all persons. It calls all to respect-filled relationships as the heart of Lasallian education and a key expression of their identity as children of God.

Inclusive Community

The Lasallian school is a united community where diversity is respected and no one is left out or left behind. It calls all to recognize and embrace one another’s unique stories and qualities as unique and sacred features of the Body of Christ on earth.

Living the Lasallian Mission: Stories from Our Community

“God has chosen you to make Him known to the children whom He entrusts to you.”
— Meditations for the Time of Retreat

These stories are just a few among the many lived each day across our Lasallian schools and mission-supporting entities, including Hope House. Together, they offer glimpses of what makes Lasallian education distinctive—an education shaped by care for the individual, formation alongside instruction, service rooted in compassion, and relationships that build community. In these quiet, often unseen moments, the Lasallian Mission comes alive, forming not only capable learners but people of purpose, integrity, and heart.

A Quiet Act of Care

"When a student arrived inadequately attired for a school activity, a colleague quietly stepped in—sourcing and purchasing a pair of long pants so the student could continue participating with dignity. There was no announcement and no expectation of recognition, only a simple act of care that ensured the student was not excluded. In moments like these, Lasallian education reveals itself as deeply human and attentive to the individual."

A Shared Experience of the Sacred

Ahead of the Washing of the Feet ritual, teachers and staff were invited to participate, with the significance of the ritual explained beforehand. To the surprise of many, colleagues of other faiths volunteered to take part. After the ritual, several shared that they felt deeply moved, experiencing a sense of peace and reverence they described as the presence of God. In this moment, the Lasallian community became a space where faith, respect, and shared humanity met.

The Presence of God in Everyday Gestures

In the daily rhythm of school life, staff members often support one another quietly and without fuss. When a colleague is having a difficult day, another steps in to cover a class, take on a duty, or simply check in. These small, unseen acts reflect a culture where care is instinctive and community is lived—gentle reminders that the presence of God is often found in ordinary kindness.

Service That Builds Community

Parent volunteers play a vital role in the life of the Lasallian community—decorating and maintaining spaces, supporting liturgical life, training altar servers and choirs, and patiently guiding students during catechism. Many continue to serve long after their children have graduated. What distinguishes their service is not just commitment, but the spirit in which it is offered: generously, humbly, and with joy.

Stepping In for One Another

When colleagues fall ill and lessons need to be covered, others step forward willingly, even amidst full schedules and competing demands. These moments, repeated countless times, reflect a shared understanding that education is a collective endeavour. In a Lasallian community, no one is left to carry the burden alone.

No One Left Behind

When a young student who had recently lost his father began to withdraw—falling silent in class and isolating himself during recess—his teachers noticed. Instead of urging him to “move on,” his form teacher invited him to share his feelings and arranged support through the school counsellor. A small group of classmates also chose to accompany him daily, including him gently even when he felt unable to speak.

Over time, the student began to smile again, re-engaging in class and eventually taking on leadership in group work. At the end of the term, he wrote a note to his teacher: “Thank you for not giving up on me. I felt God with me through all of you.”

This story reflects the heart of Lasallian education—faith expressed through action, service offered with compassion, and a community committed to ensuring that no one is left alone.

Learning to Pause and Reflect

Early in a teaching career, a young educator found themselves struggling with a challenging class, responding with frustration and raised voices. One day, a student gently asked why anger seemed to be the only response. That simple question became a turning point—an invitation to pause, reflect, and choose a more compassionate way forward. In that moment, formation happened not through instruction, but through encounter, self-awareness, and growth.

What These Stories Reveal

Together, these stories point to what makes Lasallian education distinctive. Learning is inseparable from formation. Community is built through relationships of care. Service is lived daily, often quietly. And the presence of God is encountered not only in prayer or ritual, but in compassion, attentiveness, and the shared commitment to walk with one another—especially the most vulnerable.

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