On December 25th the students and staff of Marist Solidarity Cambodia as well as ex-students and friends gathered to celebrate Christmas. The Christmas story was presented by the students of Lavalla directed by teacher Vey and accompanied by Br Michael and a choir of s...

With the arrival of Brother Michael Herry, the singing of the students has gone to a new level. The students are having regular singing practices and the choir group are entertaining the school at assemblies. 

Marist College Ashgrove

Every year boys and staff from Marist College Ashgrove visit the Lavalla school. They are most welcome visitors. This year in morning our visitors worked with staff painting the metal roof supports on the verandas around the school. In the aftern...

Much has been written about the death of our friend and Brother Terry Heinrich. It is enough now to simply say that we miss him very much. His wisdom, knowledge of the genesis of Lavalla and his deep love for the many children who have passed through this school leave...

On Wednesday 1st August our year 6 students of 2018 graduated and end their time at Lavalla School. We will all miss their presence and wish for them a happy future where they will be able to fulfil their potential. Each group of graduating students has a special chara...

This year Lavalla School has 86 students, and most are residential because their families have recognized that in their rural regions their children do not have access to education. Even in 2018 some entering year 1 primary are 16 years old. The education programme pro...

In March we had a visit from students from (United World College South Sast Asia) UWCSEA. The students from the college in Singapore spend time with us every year and have been great supporters of Marist Solidarity for many years. Also, in March we were visited by Univ...

In November and December 2017, we received many visitors including students from OLSH Alice Springs and Marist College Ashgrove both from Australia. During this time Mr Tony McDonnell, a friend of long standing spent a month with us and shared his talents with music an...

After a week of practice and preparation all was ready for the students and staff of Marist Solidarity Cambodia to celebrate Christmas. A group of students with Br Terry had prepared a drama to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. This drama was presented with grace a...

Sometime in 2004, we think, Br Chris Wills alerted us to the possible visit of a couple of Australian travelers. Maree and Dave Shearer duly arrived and our connection with them, productive, helpful and always very congenial began.

Dave is an army-trained metal worker,...