Lasallian Best Practices (3)

Continuing the series on Lasallian best practices, based on contributions from Brothers and Partners from several Districts, in this third edition we share some initiatives from the Districts of Brazil-Chile, Lwanga, and Bolivia-Peru.

“The La Salle Brazil Network, of the La Salle Brazil-Chile District, is characterized by its commitment to academic excellence, holistic formation, and the living out of the values of the Lasallian tradition, which guide our educational and evangelizing mission”, says Brother Jardelino Menegat. To make this possible, “our management model is built on three fundamental pillars: delegating, trusting, and accompanying”.

“We clearly delegate responsibilities and trust in the competence and commitment of our teams, whom we accompany in a close, strategic, and supportive manner. In this way, leadership teams feel supported, valued, and co-responsible for the common mission”, explains the Brazilian Brother, describing the structure that sustains and coordinates the Lasallian Educational Mission in Brazil, “reaffirming our commitment to educational excellence that is human, Christian, and transformative.”

In South Africa, “the Lasallian spirit grows naturally,” says Mary Hyam of the Lwanga District, maintaining that “we have a wonderful sense of community and Association (…). Everyone loves coming back to school. People speak about having a sense of connection. There is truly a sense of belonging. And I believe this is because we have worked hard on Association”.

For Mary, a spirit of prayer, spirituality, kindness, community, communication, and enthusiasm sustain the Lasallian Educational Mission in South Africa. “So I think what we have really succeeded in fostering is that spirit of community, that spirit of belonging, that spirit of togetherness”.

In the case of the Bolivia-Peru District, one of its best practices is related to administrative management and transparency. “On the one hand, there is the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, which makes the administrative management of the District as a whole, and of its individual units in particular, more transparent”, explains Brother Álvaro Saico.

“On the other hand, there is the adoption of SAP as an administrative management tool, also for resource management and, of course, for strengthening the District’s current and future capacities”, adds Brother Álvaro.

Learn more HERE about other Lasallian Best Practices within the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.