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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 29
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The Principal's Report
Welcome back for what has been a smooth and busy, if a little cold, beginning to Term 3.
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Identity and Mission
Every two years, the Lasallian Mission Council hosts the Lasallian Youth Gathering. This year, I was privileged to attend with a delegation of six of our Year 12 College leaders.
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Rana Brogan
Deputy Principal — Identity and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
Never before have parents needed the skills, knowledge and strategies to build resilience in their children as much as they do now.
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Jessica Alger
Deputy Principal — Students
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Learning and Teaching
On Friday 22 July, we pause to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of skills, talents and abilities of our students at the Semester One Academic Award Assemblies.
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David Alexander
Deputy Principal — Learning and Teaching
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Tiverton Campus
Year 5 - 8
It was a pleasure to coach the Year 8B AFL team in Term 2 which led to the students winning the grand final against Whitefriars by one point.
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Martin Gibbs
Director of Students (Middle Years)
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
On Monday 20 June, Year 9 staff and students were buzzing with nervous excitement for our Year 9 Project-Based Learning (PBL) Exhibition held at Holy Eucharist Campus.
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Malwina Dwyer
Year 9 Learning & Teaching Leader
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Kinnoull Campus
Year 10 - 12
In the coming week during GROW, students will be working closely with their Mentor to analyse and review their Semester One academic report.
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Shane Mackintosh
Director of Students (Senior Years)
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Sports Report
In what was an outstanding Term 2 for De La Salle sport, we won three premierships from five grand finals.
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Music Report
Every winter, the De La Salle Music Department takes the show on the road and performs to schools in a different area of regional Victoria.
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Subject Selection 2023
Term 3 is an important phase for our current Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students because they will undertake the subject selection process culminating in their choices for 2023.
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Director of Learning and Development - Data and Student Progression
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Changes to Senior Secondary Education
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From 2023, there’ll be two ways to obtain the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
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Students can choose to enrol in VCE or the VCE Vocational Major.
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Director of Learning and Development – Professional Learning
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St Austin's House Charity Week
In support of National Refugee week (19 – 25 June), St Austin’s House gathered to express support and solidary for refugees and people seeking asylum.
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Angela Runci
St Austin's House Coordinator
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Almost, Maine
Senior students from De La Salle College and OLSH College, Bentleigh, have been busy putting the final touches on their annual Senior Play, 'Almost, Maine'. Book Tickets.
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Mother's Lunch
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Limited tickets are still available for our inaugural Mother's Lunch on 12 August. Please contact Kirsten Eabry to join a table.
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Year 7 Science
This year our Year 7 students are so happy to be able to maximise use of the Rheims Centre and engage in Science practicals.
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Year 7 Mentor and Science teacher
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Year 10 Dance Program
I am pleased to inform students and parents that the Year 10 Dance Program will commence on Tuesday 16 August 2022.
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Year 10 Dance Program Coordinator 2022
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Reunions
Upcoming College Reunions at the Racecourse Hotel:
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- Friday 5 August: 40 Year Reunion (Class of 1982)
- Friday 19 August: 10 Year Reunion (Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012)
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Parent Network
After an absence of three years, the De La Salle Parent Network is excited to bring you the 2022 Father’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 25 August at 7:15am in the Gym.
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PresidentCollege Parent Network
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Important Events
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Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the College events listed below may be subject
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to change. Please refer to the Daily Notices in OLLIE for updates.
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CSVP Update for Parents
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Read the latest update from Catholic School Parents Victoria. Find out how to support your child's resilience and learn about how senior secondary pathways are changing.
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From the Archives
I would like to appeal to all Old Collegians and their families for some assistance in identifying a couple of photographs.
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