About LA SALLE
As a College, we’ve been given the gift of nurturing the young minds and hearts of our students and helping them realise their value, individuality and the positive impact they can have on the lives of others.
Guided by our Faith
Guided by our faith in God, we are committed to living in accordance with our Catholic values and enabling others to grow their own spiritual connections and understanding.
We inspire people to realise their potential and become positive and compassionate contributors to the community.
By creating an environment where we live by our values and the teachings of our faith, and actively promoting spiritual life within our community, we encourage our people to recognise the importance and positive impact they can have on others by simply being a good person.
OUR MISSION
What we believe, lived every day
La Salle is a Catholic co-educational secondary school of excellence. Our mission becomes real through our enduring commitments.
01
Faith in action
Living the values and spirit of our Catholic faith through everyday choices and service.
02
Positive leadership
Empowering students to become voices of leadership that lift the people around them.
03
Present and connected
Building a community where students, families and staff feel known, valued and connected.
04
Wellbeing and growth
Prioritising safety, personal development and the conditions every person needs to flourish.
05
Respect for Country
Honouring the Whadjuk Noongar people and their continuing connection to land, water and community.
06
Celebrating our people
Sharing and celebrating stories about our school community and our alumni
Lasallian Principles
College History
Our Lasallian story began in 1954, built upon the foundations of Catholic education in Midland that reach back to 1902.
1902
First alumni event
The Mercy Sisters open a school for the children of Midland Junction.
1954
De La Salle College opens
Three De La Salle Brothers welcome 61 students to the new boys’ school.
1971
A new name and chapter
The school becomes La Salle College, carrying its Lasallian connection forward.
1973
Co-education begins
Girls from St Brigid’s join the College, making La Salle an early WA co-educational Catholic school.
1974
Senior secondary expands
The first Year 11 class begins, followed by the College’s first Year 12 tertiary examinations.
2010
Year 7 joins La Salle
The College welcomes its first Year 7 cohort.
Today
A community still evolving
More than 1,400 students learn in a modern College grounded in Catholic identity.