In an atmosphere filled with joy, pride, and gratitude, Collège des Frères – Jerusalem celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with a special jubilee celebration featuring music, singing, dancing, drama, and artistic performances. The event highlighted the school's rich history and its long-standing educational, humanitarian, and social mission in the heart of Jerusalem. The celebration brought together a large number of parents, teachers, administrati

Lasallian Schools in the Holy Land Celebrate Peace Through Sports and Friendship On the occasion of the International Lasallian Days of Peace, the administration of the Lasallian Schools in the Holy Land organized a special sports day under the theme “We Play for Peace and to Build a Fraternal World.” The event brought together students from Lasallian schools in an atmosphere of joy, enthusiasm, friendship, and fraternity. The sports day included friendly competitions in foot

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Collège des Frères – Jerusalem welcomed Mr. Mathias Favreau, the new Educational Cooperation Attaché at the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem, on his first official visit to the school since succeeding Mr. Stéphane Vrevin. Mr. Favreau was welcomed by Brother Daoud Kassabry, the School Director, who introduced him to the school's rich history, educational mission, and Lasallian Educational Project, which is based on the values of faith, f

In an atmosphere filled with excitement, curiosity, and scientific discovery, our Grade 9 students at Collège des Frères – Jerusalem participated in an interesting laboratory activity. They dissected a sheep's trachea and lungs to explore the different parts of the respiratory system, understand their functions, and learn how the lungs work during inhalation and exhalation. This hands-on experience was more than just a science lesson. It gave students a valuable opportunity t

Collège des Frères – Jerusalem warmly welcomed a delegation from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), led by Ms. Regina Lynch, Executive President of ACN International, accompanied by members of the foundation. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation and solidarity with Christian educational institutions in the Holy Land and to learn more about the current situation of education in Jerusalem and the growing challenges facing Christian schools. During t

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Collège des Frères – Jerusalem warmly welcomed Archbishop Vincent Dollmann, Archbishop of Cambrai, France, accompanied by Father Bashar Fawadleh, Mr. Tamer Nasrallah, and a group of friends. During their visit, the guests toured the school and discovered its different departments and educational programs. They also learned about the school's long history and its educational and humanitarian mission in Jerusalem over the past 150 years. The visi

On October 7, 2026, Frères School – Jerusalem participated in the worldwide initiative “One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace.” This international prayer campaign brings children together from around the world to pray for peace, love, and reconciliation among all people. The school's participation reflected its strong belief in the power of prayer and its commitment to Christian and Lasallian values, especially faith, fraternity, and solidarity. In Jerusalem, a ci

In an atmosphere filled with awareness and social responsibility, Collège des Frères hosted "Pink Day," featuring a series of educational events and humanitarian initiatives aimed at promoting health, fostering a culture of prevention, and raising awareness about early detection. Two Valuable Educational Lectures Clalit Health Services delivered an insightful lecture on breast health and the vital importance of early detection, which saw broad participation and keen interest

On the occasion of the International la sallian Days of Peace, our first Grade students enjoyed a special day filled with joy, fun, and meaningful learning. Through a variety of engaging activities, our young learners discovered the importance of peace, love, cooperation, respect, and accepting others. They learned that peace begins with a kind word, a smile, helping others, and treating everyone with love and respect. The day was filled with laughter, happiness, and teamwor

Launch of the Training Restaurant at the Hospitality College – Collège des Frères, Jerusalem The Hospitality College at Collège des Frères – Jerusalem has launched its new “Training Restaurant,” where students, under the supervision of their teachers and professional chefs, prepare and serve food to visitors in a practical and professional training environment. The restaurant aims to develop the students’ skills and enhance their competence in food preparation, meal presentat

Students from Collège des Frères – Jerusalem participated in a prayer for peace organized by the Sabeel organization in Jerusalem. The gathering brought students together at the Church of the Redeemer to pray for peace throughout the world and to promote the values of love, fraternity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among peoples.

The “Shabab Al-Quds” program has launched its activities at Collège des Frères Secondary School – Jerusalem. The program aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of journalism and develop their skills in content writing, visual storytelling, and transforming creative ideas into meaningful media productions. The program is coordinated by journalists Mai Al-Bakri and Bashar Zghayyer, who presented an introductory session on journalism and the professional and engaging pre

Through its morning assemblies, Collège des Frères – New Gate continually seeks to discover and encourage its students’ talents, providing them with opportunities to showcase their unique abilities and creativity. During today’s morning assembly, students Taim Abu Gharfeh and Mark Freij, from Grade 11 Hospitality, presented an outstanding musical performance that was warmly appreciated by the students and teaching staff. The performance also celebrated their remarkable partic

During the celebration, Brother Daoud Kassabry spoke to the students about the profound meaning of the Holy Cross, emphasizing that it is a sign of God’s boundless love and a symbol of sacrifice, hope, victory, and new life. Father Rami Asakra presided over the Holy Mass. In his homily, he stressed the importance of belonging to the Church and living according to the teachings of Christ. He also reflected on the power and transforming presence of the Cross in the life of ever

Launch of the Social Solidarity Fund at Collège des Frères – Jerusalem In keeping with this year’s global Lasallian theme, “Building a Fraternal World,” and inspired by its educational and humanitarian mission rooted in fraternity and solidarity, the Board of Trustees of Collège des Frères – Jerusalem, in cooperation with the school administration, has launched the Social Solidarity Fund. This initiative aims to support families facing financial hardship by helping them cover

On the morning of Thursday, September 10, 2026, Collège des Frères Secondary School in Jerusalem welcomed a delegation from Aid to the Church in Need. The group included visitors from several countries who were touring the Holy Land to learn more about its educational and religious institutions. The delegation was welcomed by Brother Daoud Kassabry, Director of the school, who presented the school’s educational and Lasallian mission and highlighted the main difficulties and c

On Friday, September 4, 2026, Brother Daoud Kassabry, Director of Collège des Frères – Jerusalem, met with the Lieutenant of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre in Austria and a delegation of Knights during their official visit to the Holy Land. Brother Daoud warmly welcomed the delegation and presented the school’s educational and Lasallian mission, highlighting its historic presence in Jerusalem and its ongoing commitment to serving students and families through education, frat

In an atmosphere of pride and joy, Collège des Frères – Jerusalem honoured brothers Farouk Hatem Al-Afifi and Osama Hatem Al-Afifi during the morning assembly for their outstanding achievements in the General Secondary Education Examinations (Tawjihi). Farouk ranked first in the school’s Scientific Stream, while Osama secured first place in the Literary Stream. The school community gathered to celebrate this remarkable achievement, presenting both brothers with commemorative

After a mandatory one-day delay caused by permit constraints, Collège des Frères - High School in Jerusalem breathed a sigh of relief and swung its doors open to welcome its students back with renewed passion and unbroken hope. This brief delay served only as an extra spark, igniting a greater desire for learning and reunion within everyone's hearts, marking a joyous beginning that filled the historic schoolyards. The new academic year launched under a profound and inspiring

The Frères School celebrated the graduation of a new class from De La Salle Kindergarten, named “The Peace Class – The 150th Jubilee Class,” in the presence of the students’ families and a large gathering of the school’s friends. The ceremony featured a variety of joyful performances and activities, including dances, traditional dabkeh, welcoming speeches, and beautiful songs that filled the audience’s hearts with happiness. At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates wer

Frères Secondary School in Jerusalem welcomed Sister Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life at the Vatican, accompanied by the First Secretary, Sister Tiziana, during a special visit to the school. During the meeting, they discussed the school’s current situation and the challenges it faces. The guests then visited the school museum, which contains historical items from the old school, and viewed the archa

The “Tawazon” Program for sixth- and seventh-grade students was successfully concluded. This leadership program aims to develop students’ various personal skills, enhancing their ability to engage in dialogue, listen actively, solve problems and conflicts, manage their emotions, accept others, and learn the principles of proper communication and self-expression. The program was adopted by the school and implemented by the Tawazon Foundation, which is dedicated to developing s

In the presence of Brother Habib Zaribi, General Visitor for the Middle East Region, an art exhibition depicting the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle was inaugurated. The paintings were created by Father Boulos Khano, a monk at the Syriac Monastery, who has dedicated his artistic talent to spreading the Gospel and introducing the lives of the saints to both children and adults. During the opening ceremony, Father Boulos was honored in appreciation of his outstanding art

The administration of Collège des Frères organized a certificate distribution ceremony for specialized culinary arts courses, held in cooperation with the Civic Coalition for Supporting Institutions and the French Development Agency. More than 40 participants took part in the courses, which covered three training areas: the art of chocolate making, Italian cuisine, and the art of bread and pastry making. The ceremony took place at Collège des Frères and included welcoming spe

The Pastoral Work Committee at Collège des Frères Secondary School in Jerusalem organized a spiritual retreat attended by most of the teachers. The retreat aimed to encourage self-reflection and strengthen faith through meditations and activities that deeply touched the hearts of the participants. The spiritual retreat took place at the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, in a special atmosphere of faith and spirituality

In an atmosphere filled with pride and joy, Collège des Frères – Jerusalem celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort. This special occasion coincided with the historic 150th anniversary of the school's founding, marking another brilliant milestone in its long-standing educational journey. The ceremony beautifully reflected years of hard work and dedication. It was not just a celebration of graduation, but a testament to a new generation of conscious young minds, ready to

the school celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass for the graduates, a long-standing tradition that the Frères School has upheld for decades. Through this Divine Mass, we offer our gratitude to Almighty God, who has enabled us to reach this blessed moment with our beloved students. This celebration coincided with the feast of John Baptist de La Salle, bringing both occasions together in a meaningful and joyful atmosphere. The number of graduating students was 34. The Mass was preside

The school celebrated the feast of Saint La Salle through a variety of activities organized by both the educational staff and the students, aiming to learn more about Saint La Salle, his talents, and the way he lived his mission. Student Nadim Freij took on the role of Saint La Salle by wearing the religious habit and presenting different stages from the saint’s life. Student Emil Ajrab also participated in the activities. In addition, the morning broadcast was dedicated to s

We are proud to announce that Collège des Frères – New Gate (Jerusalem) participated for the first time in the Inter-School Palestinian Culinary Arts Competition. Held at the Evangelical School in Ramallah, the event featured seven schools specializing in the hospitality and hotel management sector. Our Team The school was represented by three talented students: Jana Shafe’ Jennifer Awad Marwan Attooli The team was guided by the expertise of our Hospitality Department Coordin

The Pontifical Mission recently organized an electronic reading competition in both Arabic and English, challenging students to complete 75 stories within a set timeframe. The competition consisted of three rigorous stages, requiring students to earn specific point totals to qualify for the final rounds held at the Pontifical Mission headquarters in Bethlehem. With 600 students participating from 18 schools across Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Jericho, the competition was fierce.