2024 Annual Picnic

On a perfect day, 25 Aug 2024, for outdoor enjoyment, our all-time Scouts leader, Ambrose Cheung (70), with the joint efforts of chapter president, Kevin Kwok (88), Raymond Au (61), David Sin (69), Thomas Leung (73), Gordon Tam (77), Ken Wong (90), Raymond Dau (91), Chris Fong (94), Michael Kong (94), Sunny Leung (95), Alex Tsoi (16), Kenny Fong (17), Cosmo Chan (23) and Gabriel Wong (23) organized a fantastic picnic that brought together a remarkable community of La Salle old boys and their families, retired LSC teachers, and overseas La Salle old boys and joint school friends. The event was a resounding success, filled with camaraderie, delicious food, and warm conversations.

The picnic was held at Adams Park, Scarborough, a scenic spot that provided the ideal setting for the gathering. As guests arrived, they were greeted by the vibrant atmosphere created by the organizers with Starbucks coffee. The picnic area was thoughtfully arranged with a comfortable setting, a school banner, and a spread of delectable food and drinks instantly set the tone for a relaxing day. The culinary offerings were a major highlight, with an impressive array of dishes and beverages, including bubble tea and Iced lemon tea prepared by the organizers. From savory roast pig to well-prepared dishes and various desserts, the food was plentiful and catered to all tastes. The drinks flowed freely, adding to the cheerful vibe of the day. Special thanks were given to Michael WK Chan (63), Danny Au Yeung (67), Peter Lau (70), Kevin Kwok (88), and Chris Fong (94), whose generous sponsorship ensured that no one went hungry or thirsty.

The day was made even more special by the presence of retired LSC teacher, Mr. Chan Tong, who was warmly welcomed by the attendees. Their attendance added a nostalgic touch to the event, as old boys reconnected with their former mentors. The gathering also served as a reunion for La Salle’s old boys, their families, and overseas old boys, fostering a sense of unity and shared history.

Throughout the day, guests enjoyed catching up with one another. The atmosphere was one of joy and relaxation, with laughter echoing through the park as stories were shared and new memories were made. Lucky Draw and Singing School Song Together pushed the high tide of the event. We distributed 277 lucky draw tickets for a few prizes, all bought from HKLSCOBA Lasallian Shop (https://shop.lscoba.com/). These prizes put a smile on the winners’.

As the day drew to a close, Ambrose and his team were showered with gratitude for their efforts in organizing such a wonderful event. The picnic was a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring bonds of friendship within the La Salle community. The day they left everyone looking forward to the next opportunity to come together and celebrate their shared connections.

2024 Joint School Soccer Fun Day

The Soccer Fun Day took place on a sunny Sunday afternoon, 11th August 2024, at Bayview Reservoir Park, Thornhill. This event brought together alumni from several prestigious institutions, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and friendship through lighthearted soccer matches.

Participating Teams:
La Salle Old Boys’ Association
Chinese University Alumni
Joint Salesian Group
St. Joseph College Hong Kong Alumni
Joint Wah Yan (Kowloon and Hong Kong)

Each team played four matches in a non-competitive format, with the focus on enjoyment and inclusivity rather than winning. This relaxed approach allowed players to concentrate on having fun and strengthening the bonds between the various alumni groups.

The day successfully showcased the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and connection. It created an atmosphere where alumni could reconnect, forge new friendships, and celebrate their shared passion for soccer.

As the event came to a close, participants expressed their appreciation for the laid-back and friendly environment. The day left everyone with fond memories and reinforced the importance of gatherings like these in maintaining strong alumni networks.

GLOBAL HOMECOMING 2024

Welcome to the LSCOBA Global Homecoming Event 2024!

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Global Homecoming Event, scheduled from 30 November 2024 to 7 December 2024. This event promises to be a grand celebration, and we invite alumni from around the world to participate and reconnect with our Alma Mater.

The event will feature the following programmes:

  1. Homecoming and Requiem Mass, 30 November 2024: The first programme, Homecoming and Requiem Mass, will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the School Chapel. We will be praying for our departed Lasallians Brothers, Old Boys and teachers. It is an opportunity to come back to our Alma Mater to worship God and pray with other Lasallians.
     
  2. Homecoming Ball, 30 November 2024: The highlight of the event is the formal ball. It will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. You can look forward to fine dining, entertainment, and reminiscing about your shared La Salle heritage.
     
  3. Football Match, 1 December 2024: Sports enthusiasts can look forward to a friendly match between Old Boys from different parts of the world, with some Brothers and teachers joining in. This will rekindle the competitive spirit of your youth.
     
  4. Historical Walk, 6 December 2024: Participate in our guided tour visiting significant landmarks and sites in Hong Kong, highlighting the work and sacrifice of our Old Boys during wartime.
     
  5. School Tour, 7 December 2024: You will have the opportunity to revisit your old classrooms, facilities, and campus grounds, providing a nostalgic journey through your school days. You can also learn about the latest developments of our Alma Mater.
     
  6. Casual Lunch with the OBA, 7 December 2024: Our final programme is a casual lunch, offering a relaxed gathering where Old Boys from different generations can mingle, share stories, and reconnect with each other over a delightful meal.

We highly encourage you to mark these dates and make plans to attend this exciting Global Homecoming Event. As a side note, the Masters Athletics Championships 2024 will be held on 23-24 November 2024, and Day 3 of the Inter-school Athletics Meet will be held on 29 November 2024.

Old Boys who are interested in attending the event can fill in the online enrollment form.  Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr Paul Liu (1987) via WhatsApp at +852 6213 8653.

Enrol in Global Homecoming Event 2024 here!

2024 LSCOBA Summer Picnic

Dear La Salle Old Boys,

Your family and friends are cordially invited to join our annual picnic. Join us for a fun and relaxing gathering.

Location: Adams Park – Area A
2 Rozell Road, Scarborough, M1C2L1 (near 401 and Port Union)

Fee: Free

Date: Sunday, Aug 25, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Parking Direction: Enter through Lawson Rd. instead of Rozell Rd.

If we have the honor of your presence, please reply to this email and let us know the number of guests in your group so that we can appropriately prepare for the event. Alternatively, you may contact any Chapter director or advisor. Food will be served starting at noon.

Yours truly,

Kevin Kwok
President, LSOBA-Toronto Chapter

Global Homecoming Event 2024

 
Dear La Salle Old Boys,
 
Please be informed that the 2024 Global Homecoming Event organized by HKLSCOBA is scheduled from Nov 30 to Dec 7 2024. Please review full event details in the announcement below from HKLSCOBA for your reference and action.
 
Old Boys who are interested in attending the programs can fill in the online enrolment form on or before 30 October 2024 – Registration link
 
Thank you for your kind attention!
 
With best regards,

Kevin Kwok
President, LSOBA-Toronto Chapter

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Dear Lasallians,

Global Homecoming Event 2024

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Global Homecoming Event scheduled from 30 November 2024 to 7 December 2024. This event promises to be a grand celebration, and we invite alumni from around the world to participate and reconnect with our Alma Mater.

The event will feature the following programmes:

  1. Homecoming and Requiem Mass, 30 November 2024: Our first programme is the Homecoming and Requiem Mass. It will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the School Chapel. We will be praying for our departed Lasallians Brothers, teachers and Old Boys. It is a great opportunity for you to come back to our Alma Mater worshiping God as well as praying with other Lasallians.
  1. Homecoming Ball, 30 November 2024: The highlight of the event is the formal ball. It will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. You can look forward to enjoying fine dining and entertainment, and reminiscing about your memories at La Salle.
  1. Football Match, 1 December 2024: Sports enthusiasts can look forward to a friendly match between alumni from different parts of the world with some Brothers and teachers joining in. This will revive the competitive spirit you had when you were studying.
  1. Historical Walk, 6 December 2024: Participate our guided tour visiting significant landmarks and sites in Hong Kong, highlighting the work and sacrifice of the Lasallians Brothers, teachers and Old Boys during wartime.
  1. School Tour, 7 December 2024: We will be hosting a tour at La Salle Primary School and La Salle College. You will have the opportunity to revisit your old classrooms, facilities, and campus grounds, providing a nostalgic journey through your school days. Besides, you can learn about the latest developments of our Alma Mater.
  1. Casual Lunch with the OBA, 7 December 2024: Our final programme is a casual lunch offering a relaxed gathering where alumni can mingle, share stories, and reconnect with Old Boys from different generations over a delightful meal.

La Salle College Old Boys’ Association Limited 18 LA SALLE ROAD, KOWLOON, HONG KONG TELEPHONE: +852 2336 2985 FACSIMILE: +852 2337 4951 WEBSITE: www.lscoba.com

We highly encourage you to mark these dates and make plans to attend this exciting Global Homecoming Event. As a side note, the Masters Athletics Championships 2024 will be held on 23-24 November 2024, and Day 3 of the Inter-school Athletics Meet will be on 29 November 2024.

Old Boys who are interested in attending the programmes can fill in the online enrolment form on or before 30 October 2024 (Click here for registration). Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr Paul Liu (1987) via WhatsApp at +852 6213 8653.

We look forward to welcoming you back home and making this event a resounding success.

Yours in La Salle,

Dr Daniel Wong (1999)

President, La Salle College Old Boys’ Association

2024 Joint School Soccer Fun Day

Dear La Salle Old Boys,

We are excited to invite you to the Joint School Soccer Fun Day at Bayview Reservoir Park on August 11, 2024 (Sunday), from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for members from different schools to come together, enjoy some friendly soccer matches, and have a great time. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have fun, there will be activities for everyone.

Event Details:
Date: August 11, 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Bayview Reservoir Park

Participating Teams:
Chinese University Alumni
Joint Salesian
La Salle Old Boys Association
St. Joseph College Old Boys Association
Wah Yan College (Kowloon and HK)

Please bring your soccer gear, be in a good mood, and be ready to blast. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and there will be fun activities for all ages.

For further information, please contact Kevin Kwok at kevinkwok26@gmail.com

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of fun, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Best regards,

Kevin Kwok
President, LSOBA-Toronto Chapter

2024 Brother Thomas Cup Golf Dinner

This year’s Brother Thomas Golf Tournament on July 7 concluded with a wonderful awards ceremony at Venue Starchiva Cuisine, where winners, players, La Salle brothers, and friends gathered for a delightful dinner.

A huge congratulations to our champion for the third consecutive year, John Yeung (73), along with 1st runner-up Edward Kwong (65) and 2nd runner-up Peter Ma (81). Thank you to everyone who participated!

Special thanks to Dr. Willian Chan (69) for arranging the dinner gathering.

We look forward to seeing you all at the next tournament!

2024 Brother Thomas Cup Golf Tournament

The 2024 Brother Thomas Golf Tournament was successfully held at Wyndance Golf Club on 7 July 2023. It was a great day full of amazing golf and a joyful gathering. There were 28 participants in this year’s tournament.

Congrats again to all the participants and winners – Champion: John Yeung (73), 1st runner-up: Edward Kwong (65), 2nd runner-up: Peter Ma (81).

The tournament was then followed by an award ceremony at Venue Starchiva Cuisine where winners, participants, and fellow La Salle brothers celebrated the event with a nice dinner and pictures.

We would also like to extend a special note of thanks to William Chan (69), John Yeung (73) and Kevin Kwok (88) who volunteered their time to organize the event.

2024 Toronto Brother Thomas Cup Golf Tournament

Dear La Salle Brothers,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming 2024 LSOBA Brother Thomas Golf Tournament at Wyndance Golf Club and dinner event at Starchiv Cusine. The day promises to be a wonderful blend of friendly competition on the greens followed by a delightful evening of camaraderie and delicious cuisine.

Here’s a brief overview of the event:

Golf Tournament
Date: 7 July 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 12:00-5:00 pm
Location: Wyndance Golf Club
Address: 450 Durham Regional Rd 21, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R4
Cost: $135 + tax (including use of power cart) – to be paid at clubhouse pro shop.

Dinner:
Date: 7 July 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Starchiva Cuisine星芝華私廚
Address: 160 East Beaver Creek Rd unit 4-6
RichmondHill, ON L4B 3J6
Cost: $65:00

Event Schedule:
[12:00 pm]: Registration and Welcome
[12:30 pm]: Tee-off for the Golf Tournament
[4:30 pm]: Golf Tournament Concludes
[6:30 pm]: Dinner Reception
[7:00 pm]: Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just starting, this event is designed to offer a fantastic experience for all skill levels. It’s a great opportunity to meet our fellow old boys.

Please RSVP  to confirm your attendance and indicate whether you will be participating in the golf tournament, the dinner, or both. Additionally, kindly let us know if you will be bringing any guests along. Please note we welcome the guests to join but only La Salle old boys will be competing for the Brother Thomas Cup. (Guests will be competing in all the contest holes and Guest Low Gross)  Please register before 30 Jun 2024 as only  28 spots are available.

We look forward to your presence at this special event. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to John Yeung (73): at jktyeung@yahoo.com and Kevin Kwok (88): at kevinkwok26@gmail.com

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you on the greens!

Warm regards,

Kevin Kwok (88)
President (HKLSOBA-Toronto)

2024 LaSalle Day / AGM Dinner

The Toronto Chapter held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on La Salle Day on (May 15) at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall (豪門宴) in Scarborough.

Kevin Kwok (88), the current chapter president delivered a concise report on the chapter activities in the past year, and Treasurer Francis Yeung (1971), presented a summary financial report.

In the mid of the dinner, President Kevin Kwok presented the mahjong trophy to Greg Chen (1962). Greg won the overall champion at the annual Louis Pomeroy Memorial Trophy Mahjong Tournament held in March 2024. The annual event was held in memory of Louis Pomeroy (1941), who served on the HKLSCOBA Committee before emigrating to Canada. He was a serving director of the Toronto Chapter before he passed away in early 2011.

The AGM saw a strong turnout, with 82 members in attendance, representing a diverse range of backgrounds within our organization. We were blessed with more than a table of senior old boys from the classes of the 1950s and 1960s.

It was a joyous gathering indeed! Our sincere appreciation to Ambrose Cheung (69), Ken Wong (90), Raymond Dau (91), Michael Kong (94), Chris Fong (1994), Alex Tsoi (16), and Kenny Fong (17) for coordinating the event.

The AGM and dinner event was a valuable opportunity to connect with our members, celebrate our achievements, and chart a course for the future success of our organization. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to serve our members with excellence in the years ahead.