Are you ready for the Lasallian Youth Gathering, 10-14 July 2017? There are only 4 days to go!
Our team is energised to finally meet you and engage in an action packed, life-giving and practical program that will help you answer the call. The LYG Band are raring to go and they've have planned some great beats for the soundtrack of the week. Some of our band members have performed to large crowds right around the country and are ecstatic to be present at LYG.
Here's a sneak peak of the LYG Band!
We would love to introduce you to Band members; Josh (on Bass), Seb (Saxophone), Matt (Guitar & Vocals), Jess (Vocals), Kevin (Drums) and Damian (Vocals & Keys).
Opal Card Changes
Opal has recently announced an increase in travel fares for the Sydney Metropolitan area. At the time of our original calculations, costs would have been below $20.The minimum cost to recharge an Opal card is now $30, which is required for all travel during LYG. If you need more information head to www.opal.com.au and read about Opal Card changes.
Service Day
As Lasallians, one of our core values is service and helping others. We have a wide range of service opportunities that our team have pre-allocated for you to help make a difference in the broader Sydney community during LYG.
These include:
Accompaniment of people who have a disability
Planting trees in a local community space
Packing and preparing a container bound for Papua New Guinea
Maintenance in a local Brothers' community
Creating an artwork for the Lasallian family
Clean-up Australia
Sydney Pilgrimage 5km Challenge!
As a new addition to the program, there will be a Lasallian Pilgrimage through the heart of Sydney ending at Mary MacKillop Place. We can't wait to share this experience with you. Please contact our team if you have any concerns about your ability to walk 5 kilometres and we will make alternative arrangements.
Final LYG Preparations
We want to ensure you are as prepared as possible to make the most of this valuable opportunity. Please find attached all relevant forms to download.
Check-in & Bag drop School Group Delegates are to go directly to the Sydney Central YHA to check-in and leave their luggage before proceeding to De La Salle College, Ashfield with bag drop open between 1pm-4pm.
Young Adult Delegates are asked to check-in to their accommodation before proceeding to De La Salle College, Ashfield for check-in.
Gates open from 3.30pm at De La Salle College, Ashfield.
You will be able to identify the team as they will be wearing some or all of the following: Blue Lasalle Hoodie, Lasalle Hat, a blue lanyard with LYG identification and a Lasalle t-shirt
Connect with us
During LYG, we would love to connect with you on social media and hope you share your experience with others.
You can find us on the following channels: Young Lasallians Facebook page, Instagram: Young_Lasallians_ANZPPNG and Snapchat: YL_ANZPPNG
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