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Departure
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Departure 1. The Garden As you leave the school for La Salle Road, you cannot but notice the garden or quad. Over the years it has changed its appearance as new formats were introduced.
In any case we hope this little oasis of peace will send you on your way with a peaceful heart. Shalom!
2. Back Entrance / Exit The back exit of the school is a convenient short cut to Kowloon City. The steps leading up to Nga Chin Wai Road are pretty steep.
Atop the gate is a flaming torch, preserved from the old school. It is a smaller version of the one gracing the garden.
3. Spider Trees Many of the trees planted along La Salle Road belong to the species called CRATEVA UNILOCULARIS, Spider tree in English and 樹é èœ in Chinese. These trees, especially when in full bloom, are a welcome, refreshing sight.
But there is one Spider tree that has caused heated discussion, at least among some of the Brothers. Here it is, blocking half the entrance to or exit from the school.
Should it be removed for the sake of convenience or should we leave a thing of beauty untouched?
4. La Salle School Song
ENGLISH VERSION:
CHINESE VERSION (黃霑先生è¯è©ž):
According to Brother Herman Fenton, the oldest living De La Salle Brother in Hong Kong, (aged 91 at time of writing), the lyrics of our School Song were written by Brother Marcian who was Principal of St. Joseph's College 1921 'V 1922 and also Principal of a number of LaSallian schools in Malaysia. The melody, a French martial air, was supplied by Brother Cassian Brigant, Principal of La Salle College 1946 'V 1947. The School Song is beloved by generations of LaSallians and "when the old boys get together they will always sing this song". The song reminds us to strive to realise our full potential on earth while not forgetting that "above is our true home". The tune is catchy and stirring, rousing the sons of La Salle to indeed be "something more". 1. The Garden As you leave the school for La Salle Road, you cannot but notice the garden or quad. Over the years it has changed its appearance as new formats were introduced.
In any case we hope this little oasis of peace will send you on your way with a peaceful heart. Shalom!
2. Back Entrance / Exit The back exit of the school is a convenient short cut to Kowloon City. The steps leading up to Nga Chin Wai Road are pretty steep.
Atop the gate is a flaming torch, preserved from the old school. It is a smaller version of the one gracing the garden.
3. Spider Trees Many of the trees planted along La Salle Road belong to the species called CRATEVA UNILOCULARIS, Spider tree in English and 樹é èœ in Chinese. These trees, especially when in full bloom, are a welcome, refreshing sight.
But there is one Spider tree that has caused heated discussion, at least among some of the Brothers. Here it is, blocking half the entrance to or exit from the school.
Should it be removed for the sake of convenience or should we leave a thing of beauty untouched?
4. La Salle School Song
ENGLISH VERSION:
CHINESE VERSION (黃霑先生è¯è©ž):
According to Brother Herman Fenton, the oldest living De La Salle Brother in Hong Kong, (aged 91 at time of writing), the lyrics of our School Song were written by Brother Marcian who was Principal of St. Joseph's College 1921 'V 1922 and also Principal of a number of LaSallian schools in Malaysia. The melody, a French martial air, was supplied by Brother Cassian Brigant, Principal of La Salle College 1946 'V 1947. The School Song is beloved by generations of LaSallians and "when the old boys get together they will always sing this song". The song reminds us to strive to realise our full potential on earth while not forgetting that "above is our true home". The tune is catchy and stirring, rousing the sons of La Salle to indeed be "something more". |
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