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LEADERSHIP REPORT

From the Principal

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From the Board Chair

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Learning and Teaching

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Student Life

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Faith and Mission

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College Captain’s Report

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From the Principal Schiavello builders and Montlaur Project Management combined to do a terrific job in delivering our first genuinely new space at Tiverton for several decades. Students and staff are enjoying the opportunities to pursue science and various technologies including robotics and coding in the new Rheims Centre.

Dear members of the De La Salle Community, As we move into the final stages of 2018, I reflect on all that has been achieved in so many areas of the College this year. The central message – as it seems to be in most years – is just how much is undertaken by so many in our community to make De La Salle the wonderful school environment it is, with staff, students, parents and the wider community working “together and by association,” in true Lasallian spirit.

Each year we are adopting a theme from the Five Core Principles of Lasallian Education, with the focus for 2018 centring on Inclusivity. I have been very proud of the manner in which so many of our young men have embraced the theme, supported each other in myriad ways and demonstrated solidarity and commitment to continue their growth and development into fine young men. Our College is highly regarded for producing young men of character and this year is no exception.

A good deal of the focus for 2018 has been developing strategies for the College to ensure we remain competitive and viable. In July I was fortunate to attend an outstanding course on educational leadership, where the critical nature of schools’ strategic planning was emphasised.

As we look beyond 2018, all at De La Salle are examining three key questions to build our priorities and programs: what are we doing, why are we doing it and how are we doing it?

Our work in 2018 has followed the principle that our College exists to support learning, growth and

progression for all of our students.

We continue to build the focus on quality teaching, knowing this is what matters most. The work of being strategic, having a coherent and well-aligned approach is the business of all in the school. This has become more prevalent in our work, planning and policy development throughout 2018.

The entire De La Salle community has received a lift this year as the initial stages of the Master Plan began to manifest themselves in very visible fashion. The acquisition of the recently closed Holy Eucharist Primary School in Malvern East was a critical element of the plan.

The result of over twelve months of negotiations with the Parish Council and Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, our new Year 9 Campus will provide a terrific experience for the students. At the time of writing, work is well underway to ensure all is in readiness for the first cohort to move into the site in 2019. Staff and students’ leadership positions have been filled, an enthusiastic and innovative team is writing an exciting, challenging and engaging curriculum and contractors are refurbishing the

site to ensure all is in readiness for Term 1 next year.

The development of the Holy Eucharist Campus also has significant implications for Tiverton.

Dwindling enrolments at Year 4 has forced the decision to make our Primary section a more traditional Year 5 and 6 model. With the Year 9 students moving to Malvern East, Tiverton now becomes a Year 5 – 8 campus, representing a typical middle-school model, with the associated beneficial implications around learning and wellbeing.

Equally exciting was the building and opening of the new Rheims Centre for Science and Technology at Tiverton. Completely gutting the decades-old space on the ground floor of the Foley building and replacing it with state of the art science facilities in a six month timeframe seemed like a challenging task but all went smoothly with the facility opening on time and on budget. Hayball Architects,

The demolition of the Dalny Street flats and the resultant space for parking buses also benefited our students as it freed up more room in the yard and allowed us to extend the recreation area. The landscaping and building works in the front courtyard also added to the practicality and aesthetics of the Tiverton Campus, all contributing to improving the overall experience for our students.

The academic program continued to be a major focus for 2018, with a range of programs and projects researched, developed and implemented, based around the goal of improving teaching quality and student outcomes. VCE data, student progression and increased rigour at Year 7 and 8 were some of the main priorities. Teachers’ work in Professional Learning Teams included setting targeted area for individual improvement, aligned with the College Learning and Teaching Protocols developed for 2018.

In concert with Catholic Education Melbourne’s School Improvement Framework we engaged in a Special Focus Review for 2018. The work zeroed in on maximising student

engagement, driven by a staff Working Group analysing data from teachers, students and parents to ascertain what works best for our students in the classroom and designing programs to deliver improvement.

Another exciting initiative for 2018 was the continuing engagement of approximately 30 staff in the Atkinson Consulting Middle Leaders Program. Building on data from 360-degree surveys taken last year, the candidates worked on developing and implementing individual improvements to their leadership capabilities in their respective portfolios.

We also had a staff Working Group researching the best options for the staffing and service delivery of our two libraries. A comprehensive report was tabled with recommendations; the result of which the appointment of a progressive and innovative Library Learning Area Leader with a wonderful vision and 2019 plans for reading, research and literacy programs for our students.

The co-curricular life of the College continues to provide a rich tapestry of opportunity and experience for our students. Winning the ACC Swimming Championships for the first time in 20 years was perhaps the highlight, but there were many successes in other sports as well including hockey, cricket and soccer, plus the Intermediate ACC Chess team were 2018 Champions.

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I continue to be amazed by our students’ performances in the arts, with various music concerts and drama performances providing so many opportunities for our young men to perform and excel on stage.

The April production of Legally Blonde: The Musical with OLSH Bentleigh, the ACCent on Music concert spectacular at Hamer Hall in September and October’s A Kidsummer Night’s Dream with Sacré Cœur were all outstanding showcases of our students’ artistic talents.

I would like to extend a special thank you to all staff in our wonderful school, each of whom devotes so much time, effort, expertise and energy into their respective domains to ensure the very best for the young men in our care. As each year passes, schools and the demands therein are becoming increasingly complex beasts for myriad reasons.

I am very grateful for all that is done across the board at De La Salle to keep up with the many demands and the Lasallian spirit evident in doing all we can for our students.

Leading this responsibility is an exceptionally resourceful and professional Executive Team, whose support and expertise I rely on daily. The Deputy Principals Mr Tom Ryan (Staff and Operations), Mr Mark Gustincic (Learning and Teaching), Ms Lisa Harkin (Students) and Mrs Rana Brogan (Faith and Mission) and Director of Finance and Administration, Ms Lyn McGuinness

work diligently at all times to provide direction and support all in the school. I must make special mention of Ms Sandy Wreford, PA to the Principal who has once again invested an extraordinary amount of time in meeting the varied and complex demands of her role with vision, professionalism and good humour.

I must also acknowledge and thank Board Chair Mr Tony Morwood the College Board of Directors whose dedication to the College, setting direction, managing risk and governing fiscal responsibilities cannot be underplayed.

The 2018 Parent Network, under the guidance of President Mr Anthony Muir and his hard-working and ambitious Committee brought so much to our community, as they do each year. The welcome evenings for parents were very popular, a new cocktail event at GG Restaurant and Bar the now usual massive crowds in excess of 500 at the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Breakfasts have all played a part in building our Lasallian community.

In closing, I would like to thank all in our College for your support and your contribution to making our College the tremendous place it is to work and learn.

Mr Peter Houlihan Principal

From the Board Chair The new Rheims Centre for Science and Technology was opened to classes in June 2018, we are extremely delighted that students and teachers will have a working environment to maximise student engagement, also inspiring students to develop STEM skills for future success.

The Rheims Centre for Science and Technology was Stage 1 in the College’s Master Plan, whilst Stage 2 is a couple of years away from being implemented, the Board received a proposal from Mr Houlihan and his Executive Team to relocate Year 9 students to a stand alone off-site campus in Malvern East.

remembered for your personal development and the lifelong friendships formed with students and staff. Your journey is just beginning, enjoy the road ahead.

Allison Shannon, Mr Mark Parker and Mr Richard Mullaly. We could not operate efficiently without the support of the Principal’s PA Ms Sandy Wreford, thank you Sandy.

I would like to thank Mrs Anne Arbon, who stepped down from the Board in 2018, for devoting the past five years to the College, playing a significant role as a Director, including being a member of the Policy and Building SubCommittees. Anne’s breadth of knowledge in education will be sorely missed.

We are enthusiastic and excited for the future of De La Salle College, thank you to Mr Peter Houlihan and his staff for the wonderful role they continue to play in educating our young Lasallians.

Mr Tony Morwood Chair of the Board

Much thanks goes out to my Co-Directors: Ms Maureen Salter, Mr Paul Shannon, Mr Richard Halasa, Sir Br Pat Lynch, Ms

The Board, along with the De La Salle Brothers, were happy to support this unique opportunity, fully believing that a bespoke Year 9 program will enhance our student’s development in an advanced learning environment. In 2019, De La Salle Holy Eucharist Campus will begin operation, congratulations to all involved in getting this initiative off the ground.

My congratulations to all our students who are completing Year 12 in 2018. We sincerely hope your time at De La will be

Front: Mrs Anne Arbon, Mr Paul Shannon, Mr Tony Morwood, Ms Maureen Salter, Mr Peter Houlihan.

Back: Br Sr Patrick Lynch, Mr Richard Mullaly, Mr Richard Halasa, Mr Mark Parker, Mr Michael Wyles QC, Ms Lyn McGuinness.

Absent: Ms Allison Shannon

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Learning and Teaching Following the annual curricula program review process the following variations for 2019 have been confirmed: • The introduction of Year 9

Advanced Maths, four new Year 10 RE semester-length units and Units 1 and 2 Health and Human Development.

• A new structure for Year 10 Maths.

• New arrangements for the delivery

of Personal Development.

All proposals submitted were given careful consideration, significant time, thought and debate. There is a collective optimism about the benefits of these initiatives, with a great deal of work already completed to ensure their successful implementation next year.

In 2018 a Working Group was assembled to develop a vision for the College’s Library Services.

The group conducted extensive research, visiting a number of school libraries. The outcomes of this review will be unfolded over the coming years, with one recommendation leading to the recruitment of a Library Learning Area Leader. We welcome Ms Catherine Ryan who will commence in this role from the beginning of 2019.

The final phasing-in stage of the College’s Notebook Program rollout was completed this year, with all students across the College

using a College-issued device for their learning. The increasing use of OLLIE (the College’s Learning Management System), an expansion of the functionality of Synergetic, the consolidation of OneNote use, amongst others, have been significant developments in 2018. With other infrastructure improvements, overseen by Digital Learning Services Manager, Mr Luke Georgiou and the Digital Learning Services Team, we enjoy wonderful digital systems for students and staff.

A major new development for the learning and teaching program has been the acquisition of the Holy Eucharist Campus, housing our Year 9 students from 2019. The Holy Eucharist Campus allows us to design a program that is tailored to the needs of students at that level of schooling. The program will be exciting, engaging and rigorous, with a view to developing resilient, independent and driven young men, ready to successfully tackle the senior years of schooling. Mr David Alexander and Miss Olivia Wenczel have spearheaded the program development to date.

I would like to acknowledge the fine work of the many staff with responsibilities related to the Learning and Teaching area in 2018.

Mr Mark Gustincic Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

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Student Life When students are asked to name the five core Lasallian principles, they can easily do so. Faith, inclusiveness, justice, respect and a quality education inform our policies and practices as much as our identity as a Lasallian community.

In 2018, we implemented a student achievement and recognition process to encourage students to set higher goals for themselves and achieve their full potential. The five core Lasallian principles provide an anchor for the achievement and recognition process known as Lasallian Zeal. To date, over 760 students have accumulated nominations over the course of the year and many have gone on to earn their bronze Lasallian Zeal badge and certificate.

In the middle of Term 4, I listened to the aspirant Holy Eucharist Campus Captains for 2019 deliver their election speeches. A key and binding characteristic of their presentations was their courage, vulnerability and authenticity as

leaders. I was in awe of their aspiration and willingness to take on the responsibility of enhancing the learning culture of Holy Eucharist Campus in its inaugural year. All of the aspirant leaders showed an ability to collaborate, connect, and build rapport with their peers.

The Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 Student Leaders participated in a series of high performance leadership development coaching sessions with former AFL Footballer, Mr Nathan Burke. Following these sessions, the Student Leaders worked with Mr John McAlroy to plan for the launch of a Big Brother Little Brother Program at De La Salle College. The Year 6– 9 Student Leaders again worked with the Lasallian Youth Mission Team.

All of these leaders worked to support initiatives such as RUOK? Day and White Ribbon’s Cheese for Change Campaign to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and issues surrounding domestic violence.

With the reinvigorated House System into its third year, we saw the bonds between students and staff strengthen. The older students are proudly mentoring the younger students, providing guidance by acting as role models for their younger brothers. Founder’s Day was an outstanding success and in 2018, students enjoyed the rides and activities free of charge.

The major sporting events; House Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming Carnivals showed the sense of pride and spirit students feel in representing their House.

This year we have sought to consolidate, establish and, where appropriate, develop clear policies

and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to student wellbeing and improved student outcomes. We have implemented a new Student Bullying Prevention Policy and a Grievance Policy for students and parents. Similarly, we have provided specific professional

development for our wellbeing leaders to support students with mental health and wellbeing.

Other work has sought to develop collaborative and effective case management of disengaged students utilising both individual and group programs together with internal and external resources.

Our work in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse continues.

I would like to acknowledge the fine work of all staff with responsibilities related to student learning and life.

Deo Duce.

Ms Lisa Harkin Deputy Principal Students

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Faith and Mission As a Lasallian community, the year saw us commit ourselves to our College theme for 2018, Inclusiveness. This is taken from the Lasallian Core Principle of ‘Inclusive Community’. As a College, we commit to this Lasallian Core Principle of being an Inclusive Community because by committing ourselves to this principle we work together to build genuine, authentic relationships whereby all are included and diversity is respected.

One of the highlights of my role is facilitating and leading the many Masses and Liturgies we hold here at the College. Of particular note, is the Opening and Welcome Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral and witnessing the newest members of our community, both students and their families, experience the warmth and hospitality of our Lasallian family.

It is always a true celebration that marks the official commencement of our school year and provides us with an opportunity to break bread together and celebrate the Eucharist. Fr John Sherman OMI

delivered a beautiful homily that reflected what is at the heart of what it means to be a part of the De La Salle College community. And his invitation of the College Captain and two Vice Captains to stand with him when he delivered his homily, was a symbolic gesture of our inclusivity, our De La Salle culture and how the spirit of Christ resonates within all of us, through our Lasallian hearts and having a willingness to serve those most in need.

Further to this, for the first time at the end of 2017, we were proud to offer the ‘Yaluwo’ Sri Lanka Immersion

Experience to Year 12 students.

(Previously ‘Coolies’, which travelled to India). Students in Year 12 were invited to apply to participate the Yaluwo Immersion experience to Sri Lanka where the De La Salle Brothers have established Diyagala, Boys Town Technical School in Ragama.

Each day, the Yaluwo group were reminded of the importance of being present in the life of the other, and that as Lasallians, we strive to fulfil our mission as members of the wider Lasallian Institute, “together and by association.” This immersion challenged and encouraged our Yaluwo group to stand in solidarity with fellow Lasallians, experiencing genuine need and gave them the experience to reach out to the marginalised by giving back and working with and for the community at Diyagala, Boys Town. The Yaluwo Immersion was a gift that allowed us to witness and experience a visible expression of our Lasallian spirit in action, it was an opportunity to continue the work of the Founder, St John Baptist de La Salle and one that enhanced our understanding of the concept of “Lasallians Without Borders”.

The immersion was a true pilgrimage where each was invited to be in community with each other and our fellow Lasallian brothers and sisters, to put our faith into action and to reflect on the part that God plays in our lives. As Lasallians, we believe in the Good News of Jesus and that we are called to serve and reach out to the poor and marginalised. In doing so, we allow our hearts and the hearts of those we encounter to be changed and to grow in faith, service, community, hope and love.

“This is what Jesus asks of you: To do justice, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God” Micah 6:8 Mrs Rana Brogan Deputy Principal Faith and Mission

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College Captain’s Report 2018 was a year of excellence for the College in the academic, arts and sporting fields. A year where striving for excellence was of the utmost importance along with the five core Lasallian Principles of the College.

The uniting House spirit that has lifted De La over the past few years reached new heights in 2018. The House athletics and many other events this year allowed crosscampus connections to flourish.

The Student Leadership team of 2018 pledged to be servant leaders of the College and held true to their promise. Mission Action Day and Founder’s Day ran extremely successfully as well as several other events and programs throughout the year. I would personally like to thank all the Student Leaders for the countless hours that they put into the College helping in all facets.

More importantly, I would like to thank them for simply being fantastic and approachable blokes.

To all the staff that supported the leadership team, especially Ms Lisa Harkin and Mrs Rana Brogan, I extend my thanks.

Once again community service was a large part of life at the College this year with raising funds for Mission Action Day and our Social Justice Mass. We raised $100,000 for MAD, an achievement we are all extremely proud of. The House charities on the Kinnoull Campus flourished with over 60 people in attendance for

COLLEGE LEADERS Back Row: Jackson Reed, James McCormack, Angus McLean, Cameron Roberts, Adam Scandrett Middle Row: Daniel Papalia, Rodny Garrido, Romolo Persi, Liam Bonato, Billy Cooke, Tom Fogarty, Benjamin Brownhill, Hamilton Deam, Jordan Burns, Luke Side, Benjamin Richter, Benjamin Fierenzi Seated: Hugh Hyslop, Lachlan Joseph, Trent Puddy, Panos Menidis, Mr Peter Houlihan, Joshua Paul, John Beaton, Max Moolman, Blair Hopkins

the winter sleepout this year raising awareness for the homeless and funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society.

De La Salle excelled on the sporting field taking out the ACC Swimming Championship under the guidance of Angus McLean and Benjamin Richter. Furthermore the Senior ACC Soccer team was promoted back into division one for the first time in over 20 years with a thumping 5-0 win in the final with plenty more success to look forward to in the years to come. These achievements

came from the De La spirit and camaraderie that lives and breathes within all the students. In the arts and music this spirit doesn’t fall short with some magnificent displays in the senior musical this year. Also, Brandon Luu’s piece of art this year at the 2018 Art and Design Exhibition was phenomenal.

To all the students reading this who still have time left at De La Salle; seize the opportunity, don’t let it slip through your hands. Take up everything you can do and embody

the Lasallian spirit all Old Collegians talk so highly about.

For the Class of 2018 the memories and brotherhood we have developed here we will never forget. The sense of leadership and service we have built upon we will carry into our respective futures, and the lessons learnt will shape our futures. So let us say our goodbyes and never forget the impact of the blue and gold.

Something special, something different. That’s what we call it here, what unites us as a College and

separates us from other schools.

It cannot be described, nor can it be seen, but what we poses is something truly special. So cherish it, thrive within it and at the end of your time remember your humble beginnings walking into the Tiverton Gymnasium for the very first time.

I am proud to call myself a De La boy. Proud to have been a part of all your lives and honoured to have been able to represent you.

Panos Menidis 2018 College Captain

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FAITH AND WELLBEING

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Chaplain’s Report Developing student Liturgical leadership has been a highlight of 2018.

YEAR 12 RETREAT Our Year 12 students marked the commencement of their final year with a wonderful Retreat experience and from there our newest students launched into a Eucharistic welcoming program.

The latter involved all Year 7 and Year 4 students in an exploration of why the Eucharist is so significant to us, followed by a series of Chapel Masses for each Mentor Group.

These small, intimate celebrations morphed into the major celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral, where the Year 12 Leaders and all new families marked the beginning of their De La Salle College journey.

MORNING LITURGIES Picking up the initiative of Year 7 2017, our now-Year 8 students accepted the challenge of leading the Tiverton Campus in prayer before school each Tuesday morning. They brought to the task a fresh approach to scripture which they highlighted by including a homily based on their group

reflection. The new Year 7 cohort followed their example and led prayer during the latter part of Term 2 into Term 3, strengthening a pattern of Liturgical leadership we hope continues for many years to come.

SACRAMENTS In 2018, 26 students from Years 6, 7 and 8 were Confirmed. Eleven Students received Eucharist for the first time; nine students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and one Year 7 student requested Baptism.

The collaboration between students and parents in preparing for these important steps is impressive, as is the commitment of the individual students in exploring their faith and choosing the path they wish to follow.

For each of the Sacraments parents and students took some time out to spend sharing their faith in either a reflection evening or Retreat day. Confirmation students also engaged in a day visiting religious communities and Catholic landmarks in Melbourne in an endeavour to broaden their vision of Church and consider the possibilities of service available to them.

Mrs Joan Ferguson College Chaplain

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Founder’s Day Each year we celebrate Founder’s Day with great gusto. As is our custom, we commence the day with Mass, thanking God for all His blessings and graces which he gives to us. Following the Mass, we adjourned to Kinnoull where the Student Leaders had prepared a fiesta of games and activities that created much fun, laughter and involvement for our students. The success of the day is due very much to our Student Leaders, who are to be commended for their hard work in preparing for the day.

Mr Jon Hewett

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SOCIAL JUSTICE

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Yaluwo Some of the work consisted of restoring the music room (sanding and painting the walls), building the driveway fence, clearing logs and debris after a tropical storm, clearing the coconut and cinnamon plantations, and weeding and clearing the vegetable patch.

The late afternoons were spent unwinding, playing a match of either soccer, cricket or basketball with the Diyagala students.

Year 12 students (Class of 2017) returned to Melbourne at the end of last year from the College’s first Yaluwo Immersion (formerly Coolies) to Sri Lanka. The month-long program saw our Year 12 students working with the poorest and most marginalised boys in Sri Lanka at the De La Salle Brothers Diyagala, Boys’ Town Technical School in Ragama, a short distance from the capital Colombo.

Deputy Principal – Faith and Mission Mrs Rana Brogan, who led the first Yaluwo Immersion to Sri Lanka said that it was an important reminder of our Lasallian Mission. “Each day we were reminded of the importance of

being present in the life of the other, and that as Lasallians, we strive to fulfil our mission as a member of the Lasallian community, ‘together and by association’.”

Former College Captain James Biviano said his time in Sri Lanka was a life-changing experience.

“Being able to work hands-on with the boys in Diyagala Boys’ Town was an opportunity of a lifetime. The Diyagala students taught us how to be patient with and respect our work,” said James.

“The hardest part was saying goodbye and knowing that we were going home to our comfortable homes. However, I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity and wouldn’t change it for anything.”

Ms Kerry Martin

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Mission Action Day The annual Mission Action Day walkathon along the picturesque Gardiners Creek Trail was a standout success for all involved in 2018.

Once again the College community put its hand in its collective pocket and its feet to the pavement to raise money for the Lasallian missions in the region. De La Salle Malvern has a long standing reputation for outstanding fundraising efforts.

The College community is to be congratulated for its generosity in giving so freely to the Lasallian missions in the region.

Mr Larry Evans

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Wilcannia In August the Senior VCAL class returned from Wilcannia, NSW where they spent two weeks working with the local community of St Theresa’s Primary School. Every year the VCAL students spend time working with indigenous communities as part of their social justice program.

This year the 15 strong group of current students, a cook, teachers, support staff and two Old Collegians Charlie Aitkin (2016) and Oscar Cramp (2016) made the 12 hour journey to outback NSW tasked with jobs to help improve recreational facilities at the school. The trip has made a lasting impression on the students and, on their return, they shared some of their impressions of the trip.

“The purpose of the trip was to assist less privileged areas and interact with their community.”

“Our jobs were to build a concrete path, improve the garden, relocate a cubby house and just help out at St Theresa’s Primary School.”

“The journey was long but we were rewarded with a comfortable bed at the half way point in Mildura. We weren’t so lucky in Wilcannia where we slept on the floor in a common room, it was very uncomfortable.”

“The highlights were the food and the chance to work and spend time with the students.”

“We were there to help those in need.”

“Spending time with the kids and all the boys was a very good experience.”

“The purpose of the trip was to get a deeper understanding about the local community and help the kids at the primary school, most of whom are aboriginal.”

“The community is very poor but the school makes a real effort to create a happy and friendly environment.”

“It’s all part of our Lasallian Mission, which is to help others in need.”

2018 Senior VCAL class

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Lasallian Mission INTERGENERATIONAL PROJECT The Intergenerational Project was a Lasallian Service collaboration with JoCare, St Joseph’s Parish, Malvern.

“A chance to relive some of the things I have done in my life” was how Mr John Horan (Class of 1944) described his part in the Intergenerational Project. John, together with Ms Claire Kelly, Ms Maureen O’Bree, Mrs Mary Thomas and Mrs Marie Grafen, bravely led 15 of our Year 9 students along voyages of remembrances in this project, recounting their life stories.

Over seven Tuesdays, culminating in a presentation on 5 May, these St Joseph’s parishioners and ‘their’ De La Salle students created ‘This is your Life’ books. These books were presented in a ‘Celebration of Life’ in the presence of family, friends and members of the Malvern and De La Salle communities. Both the Mayor, Cr Steven Stefanopoulos and Principal Peter Houlihan acknowledged the importance of

these types of projects, both for an understanding of the past but, more importantly, for the creation of community.

All participants enjoyed the experience and have forged strong and respectful relationships. I would like to thank the supervisors of this project: Kerri Anne, Br Michael, Br Paul, Sr Julia and John. Special mention must go to our Master of Ceremonies, Thomas Hobbins — you did a marvelous job!

Ms Elizabeth O’Connell In9uiry Coordinator

YOUTH MINISTRY REFLECTION It has been a year since graduating as a student of De La Salle and I’m only now properly leaving this wonderful College. In 2018 I was fortunate enough to return to the school that gave me so much opportunity as a student by serving as the Lasallian Youth Minister. It was definitely a challenge, especially since the College hadn’t appointed a Lasallian Youth Minister in over five years. I absolutely loved it and I could not recommend it more for those who are interested.

The main role of a Youth Minister is to facilitate retreats and camps run by the Lasallian Mission Team. These personal development days are so valuable to our students as it allows them to get to know each other better, work on their leadership skills and grow into mature young men.

However, I found the most important parts of the job happen on campus, in day-to-day conversations about how to deal with upcoming exams,

what to expect at university or simply how to balance the challenges of being a young man and a student.

It is in this sort of mentorship that Youth Ministers like myself are able to see real growth, maturity and leadership within students.

The best part, and why Youth Ministry has been so successful in other Lasallian schools, is seeing the students that we work closely with grow into mature young adults and strong leaders.

It’s really hard to capture exactly the effect that Youth Ministers have in schools, because there are no quantifiable measures, but the effect that we have can be seen in the personal development of students.

So, thank you to the students who shared experiences with me, listened and responded to what I had to say.

I couldn’t do my job without the amazing students that we have at this College and I learned more from all of you than you may have learned from me.

A big thank you also to our Deputy Principal – Faith and Mission, Mrs Rana Brogan for your mentorship of me in this role this year. You have been a massive help in reestablishing Youth Ministry at De La Salle College, Malvern.

Mr Aaron Trusler Lasallian Youth Minister, 2018

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THE HOUSE SYSTEM

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The House System 2018 With a back-to-back win in their sights St Leo’s House dominated the competition to take out the House Swimming Carnival all the way back in 2017. Congratulations to St Austin’s House for keeping the streak alive as they completed the three-peat of soccer, taking out the Year 7 Lightning Premiership.

The Kinnoull Tug of War Competition in March was a hard-fought battle and St Mark’s emerged triumphant.

It was St Leo’s time to shine again during the House Athletics Carnival.

The Year 10–12 Sprint Tournaments were evenly placed with St Mark’s and St Leo’s taking out the highest prizes.

other Year 12 Arts Captains, the House Arts Competition sought to expand the current framework of the inter-House competition to include a platform for contest in the arts. This successfully catered for students who wished to represent their House in a creative capacity. Thank you to all involved.

During the Lunchtime Activity Program, it was obvious that the House competition is a breeding ground for excellence.

Fourth place — St Mark’s House

390 points Third place ­­­— St Austin’s House

407 points Second place — St Edwin’s House

457 points First place — St Leo’s House

554 points

2018 also saw the introduction of a competition for the Arts across the Houses. Initiated by St Austin’s Arts Captain Jordan Burns and the

Congratulations to St Leo’s House, House Champions for 2018 on 554 points. Congratulations to Max Moolman, St Leo’s House Captain and Mr Michael Watty, St Leo’s House Coordinator. More broadly, I’d like to thank the House Leaders across all year levels for supporting your peers and the program of activities.

Ms Lisa Harkin Deputy Principal Students

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St Austin’s House 2018 was a year of great success for St Austin’s, as shown by the improvement we displayed in all aspects of College life.

Starting the year off in fine form, we took home second place in the House Athletics Carnival. Full of enthusiasm, effort and tremendous House spirit, the Athletics Carnival foreshadowed the successes we as a House would share over the course of the year. As always, the St Austin’s House Welcome Liturgy proved a great way for new members of the House and their parents to get to know their House Mentors, as well as further develop the bond the rest of us have with each other. The camaraderie within the House was on display each Friday morning at our weekly House Breakfasts, followed by a friendly (yet often competitive) game of Kahoot.

Continuing on the great work that the St Austin’s House Leaders began in 2017, we chose the

Melbourne Catholic Migrant Centre as our House Charity for 2018.

Through running a Friday lunchtime BBQ and a casual clothes day, we were able to raise awareness and more than $1,650. This was a great effort by everyone involved both within the House and the wider College community, who helped us to raise much needed awareness and acknowledge the great work that the Melbourne Catholic Migrant Centre do for those who are forced to seek asylum or refuge in Australia.

On behalf of all of us in the House, we would like to thank our House Mentors for the wonderful work they do for us each day. To Mr Williamson, Ms Cotter, Mr Webster, Ms Thiveos, Mr Maxted and Ms Bassili, the assistance you have provided us has been invaluable, and we thank you sincerely for the contribution you have made to St Austin’s House in 2018.

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Finally, a massive thank you to our wonderful House Coordinator, Mr Mackintosh, who has been the catalyst for St Austin’s rise back up the House Championships. The work you put into the House doesn’t go unnoticed, and we would like to thank you for the constant support and mentorship you provide to each and every member of the House.

Standing: Liam Bonato, Mr Shane Mackintosh, Jordan Burns Seated: Hamilton Deam, Billy Cooke, Tom Fogarty, Benjamin Brownhill

The progress that St Austin’s has made in 2018 holds the House in good stead moving forward.

The departing cohort of St Austin’s Leaders have great faith in Jonathon, Daniel, Tom, Jack and Ben in leading the House forward into 2019.

Good luck boys, we wish you well.

St Austin’s House Leadership Team

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St Edwin’s House 2018 has seen success for St Edwin’s House in its many endeavours whether in the classroom, on the sporting field or centre stage.

The House has emerged victorious in multiple lunchtime competitions through our ‘Edwinners’ valiantly defending their positions with tenacity which secured our respectable position in the House competition. The spirit shared amongst the entire House from the Primaries to Year 12 is absolutely exceptional.

Since the start of this year’s competition, St Edwin’s has exhibited its unbreakable perseverance by coming second in the Swimming Carnival. Despite immense exhaustion from swimming in races and activities they initially volunteered for, many of the Edwinners zealously volunteered for even more. Regardless of ability, they did not hesitate to sacrifice for the chance at securing more points and advancing the House towards glory. This is only one of the several typical qualities naturally found in the hearts and souls of all St Edwin’s men.

The St Edwin’s spirit is so powerful that it reaches beyond the confines of school and enters into our own families and wider community.

Earlier this year we had the House Liturgy with our families which highlighted only a fraction of our greatness and provided an insight into our fervent charitable actions.

Our House supports the St Vincent

de Paul society and in its third year, the House-run ‘Winter Sleep-out’ which involves students sleeping overnight at school in uncomfortable conditions, attracted a staggering 105 student volunteers, the majority of whom came from St Edwin’s.

These generous donations and volunteer works have assisted the charity in helping the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our society.

The spirit of brotherhood in St Edwin’s is astounding. It never ceases to amaze us how much this spirit is actually present amongst us. At each charity activity, sporting event and lunch time activity, the other Houses are confronted by the sheer ferocity and tenacity of the St Edwin’s army. Our profound success is a testament of our unrivalled cohesion and perseverance. We are proud of our accomplishments because they are well earned.

We thank Ms Stevenson and our passionate House Mentors for their commitment in helping us achieve greatness for ‘Ever and Onwards’.

St Edwin’s House Leadership Team HOUSE LEADERS Standing: Joshua Paul, Romolo Persi, Ms Jessica Stevenson Seated: Trent Puddy, Hugh Hyslop, Rodny Garrido, Lachlan Joseph, Daniel Papalia

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St Leo’s House It is no secret that St Leo’s House prides itself on its camaraderie and brotherhood. 2018 has been no exception, building on the legacy of Adam Martuccio and the 2017 Leadership Team.

Like previous years, St Leo’s House has had rich culture of participation and student involvement, further strengthened by another year filled with success and glory. The thing that makes this House so great is not a few individuals, but rather each and every passionate St Leo’s member working together that put in the time and effort to make it the best House in the College. This unanimous dedication to the spirit of St Leo’s is what makes being a part of this House so special and so successful.

Firstly, a massive thank you to St Leo’s House Coordinator Mr Michael Watty. The man behind the scenes, constantly keeping everyone in check and on time… not to mention the noteworthy weekly Kahoots

HOUSE LEADERS Standing: Blair Hopkins, Mr Michael Watty, Luke Side Seated: Benjamin Richter, Max Moolman, Benjamin Fierenzi

sessions. Mr Watty acts like the glue that keeps this House together. This work truly comes to fruition through the continuous support from the House Mentors; Mrs Thompson, Ms O’Connor, Mrs Marino, Mr Larson, Mr Lawler and of course, Mr Hogan.

Every morning these amazing teachers commit themselves to each student, and without them this House wouldn’t be the same.

Now for the students… Our St Leo’s students have had a strong representation in the Annual Music Concert, ACCent on Music Concert at Hamer Hall and the 2018 Art and Design exhibition.

The production of Legally Blonde was a huge success, starring Eli Te Moni, Heath McCullough, Dylan Minack and Griffin Van Laake.

In terms of sport, St Leo’s has upheld their reputation as the most successful House champions of recent memory, defending the 2017 Swimming Championship, ‘3-peat’ in Athletics Championships and back to back cross country titles. A special mention to Lachlan Menara for taking out the Year 12 athletics overall title and Joel May winning the Year 11 cross country. Credit is also due to Joseph Horrigan winning the prestigious House football tipping competition.

Not only have St Leo’s continued to build their art and sport success, a particular focus has been on the social justice aspect of the House.

The House charity Caritas was supported though a ‘Crazy Tie Day’ and a sausage sizzle to raise money and awareness of Project Compassion, the annual fundraiser.

St Leo’s biggest contributor to Mission Action Day was Terry Potiris with $372, raising money to support Year 12 students participating in the Yaluwo program in Sri Lanka; Panos Menidis, Heath McCullough and Ky Morgenthaler.

On behalf of the Student Leadership Team, it has been a privilege to serve this House, hopefully leaving it in a more united House than when we started. We implore each and every St Leo’s member to uphold the culture that has been created here.

Finally, to build on the wise words of Tucc, “#roadto4peat”.

St Leo’s House Leadership Team

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St Mark’s House Success surrounded St Mark’s House as we celebrated our talents in the visual and performing arts and various sporting arenas.

Throughout 2018 the ‘Marksmen’ have been stewarded under the amazing coordination of the King of Dad Jokes, Mr Paul Harrup and Assistant House Coordinator Mrs Marta Webster, who together create a sense of unity which was felt and seen across the whole House.

The St Mark’s Student Leadership Team were ambitious in setting goals for 2018 and keen to leave a legacy for years to come. We are pleased with our achievements, in particular, further development of our culture of social justice through action. A main priority of the year was to promote awareness of our House charity, Opening the Doors Foundation - a relatively small organisation that provides educational resources

HOUSE LEADERS Standing: Jackson Reed, Mr Paul Harrup, Adam Scandrett Seated: James McCormack, Angus McLean, Cameron Roberts

and opportunities to financially disadvantaged Aboriginal students.

Through our ‘Footy Colours Day’ we were able to raise funds for the charity.

To reinforce the importance of the Opening the Doors Foundation’s message, we employed the assistance of Aboriginal songwriter, musician and indigenous rights advocate Scott Darlow to educate the Marksmen about Aboriginal history and reinforce the importance of supporting our House Charity to help bridge the gap of disadvantage.

Darlow conducted an amazing performance, singing his hits Solid Rock, Runaway and Down Like Flies, which captured a snapshot of the suffering which Aboriginal Australians face and adversity they have overcome to allow this ancient culture to survive and flourish.

St Mark’s House ensured the collection of all MAD money to encourage commitment to charitable causes and the Lasallian Foundation. A valued Marksman, Zachary Raymond, also championed the ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ initiative and raised vital funds for cancer research. Not only was he a skilled visual designer, Zac was a senior football captain in 2018 and led a successful campaign.

Within the Arts department, we had numerous students achieve success both performing and leading

ensembles, while others created masterpieces to be displayed at the annual Art and Design Exhibition.

Special mention to Brandon Luu who envisioned and captured his family history of immigration within his amazing canvas, earning him the Principal’s Choice award for best piece of art across the whole school, back-to-back, for the first time ever in the history of the College.

In competition on House sporting days we managed to claw our way into third position in both Athletics and Swimming and win the senior aggregate of the House Cross Country championship. Regardless of our placement, we led the chanting all day with our senior students stepping up and taking charge, ensuring all the athletes who were putting everything into the pool and track got the support they deserved.

Despite the ups and downs of the year, our St Mark’s staff were an active part in keeping the House on track and grounded throughout. As a House we are so fortunate to have such a steady foundation of mentor teachers who we can rely on to offer help to all the students ranging from Primary to Year 12 to be the best people they can be. Their passion for our wellbeing allows us to ‘Be The Change’ and be the best we can be.

The end of the 2018 school year ‘marks’ then end of Mr Harrup’s reign as House Coordinator.

Mr Harrup was instrumental in

establishing the St Mark’s House spirit from the outset when the House System was reintroduced in 2016, and has deepened the camaraderie felt throughout the House. Mr Harrup has influenced each and every member of St Mark’s House and his efforts will not be forgotten St Mark’s House Leadership Team

BROTHER DENIS LOFT RECONNECTS WITH MARK’S HOUSE Brother Denis Loft, a former student and teacher at De La Salle, rounded off his brief spell in Melbourne with a visit to the Kinnoull Campus to address St Mark’s House, of which he was a member. He presented the Year 10–12 students with an in-depth account of conditions in South Sudan, the newest country in our world. The extreme poverty and harsh living conditions continue and stand in stark contrast to the comfort of life in Australia. Brother Denis’ account of life in South Sudan threw open a challenge to the students who can share their own wealth and effort and support these communities.

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Primary Report For De La Salle’s Primary School, 2018 was a year of flexibility and change. A Primary Teaching Team comprised Mr Michael Chippendale, Year 4, Mr Andrew Kearns, Year 5, and Ms Pina Sernio, an experienced teacher from Carey Grammar Donvale campus joining Year 6, alongside Mr Terry Atkins.

Year 5 and Year 6 moved out of the primary rooms that surrounded the primary playground into two portables housed on the Tiverton green court. This was to prepare for the new Rheims Centre for Science and Technology which has been one of our favourite spaces since opening to classes in June.

Music and Drama took over the old Year 5 and Year 6 rooms and Year 4 remained in the Tower building.

A little more spread out but we managed well with the short-term pain for the long-term gain!

The interactions we have had with our Year 12 Arts Captains were outstanding. We all learnt invaluable lessons from Jordan Burns – St Austin’s, Lachlan Joseph – St Edwin’s, Luke Side – St Leo’s and Adam Scandrett – St Mark’s. These senior Student Leaders ran an assembly every Friday and always had something fun for us to do and incredible wisdom to share. They have been excellent role models and inspirational leaders. On behalf of all the Primary students I thank these amazing young men.

Our Student Leaders were elected early in the year; Angus Gill – Primary Captain, ably assisted by Vice Captains Samuel Hillemacher and Salvatore La Torre. Lucas Bremner and Lucas Earle shared the role of Year 6 Leader. The chosen House Captains for 2018 were; Thomas McAuliffe – St Austin’s, Zane Maillard – St Edwin’s, Robert Graham – St Leo’s and Hugh Florance – St Mark’s. The Year 6 Leaders have done a great job as have all the Year 6 students who have seized opportunities to demonstrate their leadership throughout the year in a number of ways.

Excursions, incursions, camps and an innovative and engaging curriculum saw our Primary students have more great experiences throughout the year. The Year 4 students tried out a new camp, PGL at Campaspe Downs and Year 5 and Year 6 revisited Sovereign Hill and Cave Hill Creek respectively.

As 2018 comes to an end we are sadly saying goodbye to the Primary School as we know it. In 2019 there will not be any Year 4 students. Mr Andrew Kearns and Ms Pina Sernio are leaving and we wish them every success in their future endeavours and thank them for their great work and Mr Michael Chippendale is moving to the new Year 9 Holy Eucharist Campus.

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Year 4 2019 teaching staff welcomes Mr Ben Ahern and Ms Robyn Miller. Mr Ahern is an alumni of the Class of 2010, returning to share his love of the Blue and Gold as a teacher of Year 5 and Ms Robyn Miller is a long standing De La staff member who has completed her Teaching and Special Education Bachelor Degrees and joins us to make a dynamic duo with the much loved Mr Terry Atkins teaching Year 6.

As the Director of Primary since July 2015, I would like to thank our fantastic students, great parents, the fabulous staff and Principal Peter Houlihan for the opportunity to be a part of this school and for your incredible encouragement and support. I have enjoyed my time as Director, learnt many things and worked with wonderful people. To the Primary team and all the staff at De La Salle, thank you for all the good times and lessons that comprised a unique and rewarding experience.

‘Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory!’ Dr Seuss Mrs Anette Phillips Director of Primary School

Year 4 has been great. We arrived as new students to De La Salle College. Our Teacher, Mr Chippendale has been extraordinary because he’s always enthusiastic, patient and encouraged us to learn and do our best.

We went Campaspe Downs Camp in Term 1 where we got to know each other as friends and classmates. Excursions and incursions included IMAX - Wild Africa, walking around Melbourne to learn how it was developed and participating in a clinic with

Melbourne Football Club players.

We had lots of specialist subjects; PE, Music, Art, Drama, Italian and Library and we did Primary sport with Year 5 and Year 6 students.

Inquiry has been jam-packed. We had a Science Expo where we showcased how to make toothpaste and what is recyclable in our environment. We also built our own small prototype to protect a special gift.

We’ve done loads of things and had a lot of fun. It has been the best start to our Lasallian journey.

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Year 5 We were really looking forward to going into Year 5 where we could meet the new students and get to know our teacher.

We greeted five new students in the brand new portable classrooms with Mr Kearns. We had some amazing specialist teachers including Mr Hayward for Art, Signora Russo for Italian, Miss Williams and Mr Coyle for Music, Mrs Phibbs for PE, Mrs Kennedy and Mr Hayes for Library and Miss Folland for Drama. During Inquiry we focused on the Gold Rush in Australia and went to Sovereign Hill for our camp to experience this first hand. We watched the outstanding light and sound show, Blood on the Southern Cross which taught us more about the history during this time.

In Term 2 we studied the Water Cycle and Mr Tait from the Victorian Eco-Center taught us about Planet Aidan (Earth) and how we can stop pollution. We then went to the Port Phillip Eco-Center in St Kilda and learnt about marine life. We introduced fast starts into our writing this term and went on an excursion to the MCG for Read Like a Demon, run by the Melbourne Football Club.

During Term 3 we focused on biology. Flynn’s cousin Erica, a specialist in eco-biology came in and taught us about new and interesting animals to inspire our upcoming project. MSAC came alive in the amazing Hoop Time tournament.

One De La team were 6-0 with great coaching by Rick’s dad Brendan

and Lucas’ dad Tim. We also went traveling to Healesville Sanctuary for some more inspiration for our animal project. Lucas’ mum Lynda came in for a sign language class and taught us how to sign our emotions.

We finished the term showing our brilliant animal projects, which were all outstanding. We showcased them in the newly finished Rheims Centre for Science and Technology.

In Term 4 we moved classrooms from the portables into the old Science Lab. For inquiry we are doing a mini Shark Tank and creating small businesses. They all sound amazing. Ben’s mum Catherine came in with the fantastic Guide Dog, Rinky. It was a great experience to hear about Guide Dogs. We started swimming lessons to prepare for the Swimming Carnival which St Leo’s House won.

(That was sad because we’re in St Edwin’s and St Mark’s Houses!)

We’re really excited to finish Year 5, to become the amazing Year 6 leaders and be role models to Year 5 students in 2019!!!

Flynn Kenworthy and Lucas Exell

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Year 6 The motto ‘Be the Change!’ was to define who we are as the 2018 Year 6 students.

The year began with Mr Atkins, who we call Mr A, and a new teacher Mrs Sernio. We welcomed a new student, Larry, who easily fitted in with the other twenty six of us. We were excited for our final year of Primary and could tell it was going to be a great year.

It was time for a new Student Leadership group so we all prepared speeches for nine positions, chosen by our peers. Throughout the year these leaders have been excellent role models, but we know that all Year 6 students are leaders.

One of the first things we did was go to Cave Hill Creek for our camp.

We enjoyed a lot of good activities including hiking which felt very long, but it was fun. We glamped on the first night and camped in tents on the second. Our friendships became stronger and we were ready to take on the year.

We went to Parliament House, IMAX and University Café (owned

by Phoenix’s family) for some of the excursions that were planned for Inquiry. We also went on a retreat to visit St Patrick’s Cathedral and some of the churches and convents around Melbourne for Confirmation.

Swimming, Hoop Time Basketball, Netball and Football were the sport competitions we entered and we did very well in these.

We hosted a Science Expo in the new Rheims Centre for Science and Technology. We demonstrated either chemical or physical changes by creating unique experiments to show off what we had learnt to our parents, peers and other students within the College.

Military History. This taught us the difficulties people experience during the Wars and the hardships for those left at home. The projects were brilliant and everyone put in their best effort. It was impossible to choose a winner so we voted to select the top six finalists.

Mr A has taught us lots of life lessons and how to be independent in everything we do and Ms Miller and Mrs Richards have assisted us with our learning and with Netball and Hoop Time Basketball. We will always remember how they led us into greater pathways.

The East Malvern RSL (EMRSL) ran a competition for Remembrance Day where we all entered models, artwork and posters about Australian

We have had fabulous, caring and undeniably the best teachers. Mrs Sernio has inspired us to write interesting and engaging stories,

This year we’ve treasured every moment. We have made lots of strong bonds and lifelong friendships, had a lot of fun and

made many memories. As we say farewell to our final year of primary school, we are ready to enter the big gates of our secondary years.

‘WE HAVE BEEN THE CHANGE!’ Xavier Corrie, Spencer Davey, Phoenix Hussey Caprioli, Lucas Oh, James Righetti and Benjamin Scheloske

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Year 7 What a year! We have had countless exciting experiences and each one of us has been given many opportunities throughout 2018 to express ourselves in classes and extra-curricular activities.

We went on a camp to Torquay early in the year. Most of us only knew a couple of people, but all of us were given the opportunity to find new friends and try new things such as surfing, snorkelling and hiking.

At the start of the year, we also got the option to try out for an ACC sport. There were many different sports to choose from and it gave everyone the chance to meet people from different homerooms. Triumphs for De La included the ACC Hockey Premiership and the Junior Divisions of both Swimming and Cross Country. In Term 3, we also had a lunchtime basketball competition that was run by the students. There were some highlights (Ben Mazur’s 3-pointer and Rook and Jack’s tough reffing come to mind) and 7 Vincent emerged the ultimate winners.

Apart from the “fun part” of Year 7 there was also the “even more fun”* lessons. There were different academic competitions for Maths and Geography. We got the chance to participate in the music program where we selected an instrument to play and then faced off against the other Mentor Groups in a “Battle of the Bands” competition. For the record, 7 Dunstan were robbed!

Mission Action Day was also a highlight and inspired some healthy competition between the Mentor

Groups. Whilst 7 Benilde topped the school for money raised, as a whole year level we threw ourselves into the idea of supporting students in other countries who may not have the opportunities we have here are De La. Thanks to all the Mentors and teachers for a great year. We are looking forward to more good times here at De La. (*Dr Walsh made us put this in!)

Oliver Ayling and James Borgese 7 Dunstan

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Year 8 The Year 8 students have experienced an exciting and dynamic 2018.

We have continued with many of the established excursions, activities and programs, but there have been a number of new implementations that have proved to be of benefit to the students.

The most notable of these is the introduction of the ‘Lasallian Zeal Awards’ where students are acknowledged for their contributions and commitment to the five core Lasallian Principles: Respect, Quality Education, Inclusiveness, Social Justice and Faith in the presence of God. Earlier in the year, each Year 8 Mentor Group was given the task of arranging and conducting two liturgies for their peers. These liturgies were held on Tuesday mornings before school under the guidance of the Religious Education teachers and Mrs Joan Ferguson, our College Chaplain.

In June the whole year level attended a three-day camp at Phillip Island Adventure Resort. The students

had the opportunity to apply their collaboration and communication skills in the Raft Building challenge, and many were taken well out of their ‘comfort zones’ whilst tackling the High Ropes Course and the Flying Fox. Spending time with their peers and friends without the distraction of mobile phones and social media was greatly appreciated and for many the highlight of the camp was the ‘Trivia Night’.

I take this opportunity to thank all of the Year 8 Class Mentors for their tireless dedication and devotion to the wellbeing of the students in our care.

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Year 9 It was a busy year as always for Year 9 students. Much time was spent preparing the students for their first city experience and working to support them to develop authentic questions and research techniques for the week they spent in the city. This is a unique time to offer them a real world experience and help them to develop their research and collaboration skills. It was great to see their presentations and fantastic to hear many talk about all the things they discovered in the city and were keen to follow up.

Leadership is a big part of Year 9 and it was great to see the eagerness of Year 9 Leaders to support House competitions and events such as RUOK? Day. The efforts of Campus Captain Will Dwyer and Campus Vice Captains, Samuel McNidder and Duncan Geddes are to be commended. I am also very grateful to all those who served in House Leadership positions.

Second Semester saw Year 9 students prepare for their rural experience in East Gippsland. Again it was a great opportunity to apply their collaboration and research skills and challenge themselves to live without technology and home comforts for a week!! Increasingly we recognise the importance of character strengths in living a fulfilling life and opportunities such as rural experience offer the opportunity for all students to develop a better understanding of their own and others character strengths.

Lasallian Service is also a very important part of who we are as a Christian College and this also holds a very important place in developing thoughtful, caring and respectful young men. I was always impressed with the way the students

embraced this opportunity and had such a positive impact on those who they worked with. I hope many will continue to support their communities in this way.

Finally I would like to give special thanks to Ms Liz O’Connell who as In9uiry Coordinator worked so tirelessly to oversee all these programs. I also would like to thank all the Class Mentors, Mr Stephen Brick (also Acting Year 9 Coordinator), Ms Shari Folland, Ms Patrice McBean, Ms Emma Fairclough, Ms Emily Ryan, Mr Andrew Devlin and Mr Shaun Buckley.

Mr Andrew Wozencroft Year 9 Coordinator

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Tiverton Student Leadership 2018 has seen tremendous growth for the Year 9 students. As the Student Leaders of Year 9 we feel that our peers have taken on every challenge and excelled. We set out with the aim of developing a better connection between Tiverton and Kinnoull, inspiring our peers to get involved and be active in our community and to bring a greater sense of camaraderie between the students of De La Salle College.

Throughout 2018 the Year 9 students have shown their community and camaraderie through support of community events such as RUOK? Day where Year 9 students competed in a students vs teachers basketball game to raise awareness of mental health in our community.

We also organised lunchtime competitions such as indoor soccer, basketball and 3 point contests for anyone to take part in and contribute to their House point total. The events had an awesome turnout and it was great to see everybody from all year levels down

cheering each other on.

We would like to congratulate our peers on the high quality of work that went into our In9uiry presentations. All of the groups put on excellent displays of the research we conducted on issues in the Melbourne CBD. For many of us this was the first time completing such a large project and we hope we can further develop the skills we learnt.

The Year 9 Rural Experience was a challenge for everyone and we would like to congratulate all of our peers who took part. The Rural Experience challenged us to be and

do our best in a difficult situation and we feel that the Year 9 cohort rose to the challenge.

We would like to congratulate all of our ACC squads on their excellent performance throughout the year and encourage them to continue this into Year 10. It was encouraging to see so many Year 9 students taking part in ACC sports and we would like to thank them and their coaches for their efforts.

Finally we would like to thank our Coordinators and Class Mentors for their support throughout the year. To Mr Brick, Mr Buckley, Mr Devlin, Miss Fairclough, Miss Folland, Miss Mairs, Mr Martin, Ms McBean,

Ms O’Connell, Ms Ryan and Mr Wozencroft a huge thank you for the dedication and efforts you have made in supporting us in 2018.

Year 9 Leadership Team

THE YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP TEAM Campus Captain: William Dwyer Campus Vice Captains: Samuel McNidder, Duncan Geddes St Austin’s House Captains: Jack Forer, Jake Miller St Edwin’s House Captains: Xavier Geddes, Sebastian Hadaway St Leo’s House Captain: Blair Hunter St Mark’s House Captains: Mackenzie Rowbotham, Thomas Seddon

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The Veterans: Year 12 – 2018

The Veterans: Year 4 – 2010

Back Row: Gianluca Intemerato, Brandon Luu, Liam Halloran, Mr Terry Atkins Middle Row: Christian Mora, Dalton Di Medio, Billy Cooke, Daniel Tompa, Zachary Cobucci, Samuel Gardiner Seated: Hayden Rideg, Trent Puddy, Benjamin Caruso, Peter Kaminaris, Alex Kaminaris, Nicholas Paspaliaris

Back Row: Padraig Solomon, Gianluca Intermerato, Oliver Edmonds, Alec Spralja, Mitchell Bonollo, Brandon Luu, Liam Halloran, Mr Terry Atkins Middle Row: Christian Mora, Oscar Calvert, Dalton Di Medio, Billy Cooke, Harry Goodman, Trevor Yao, Daniel Tompa, Zachary Cobucci, Samuel Gardiner Seated: Hayden Rideg, Benjamin Northeast, Trent Puddy, Benjamin Caruso, Daniel Edwards, Peter Kaminaris, Alex Kaminaris, Nicholas Paspaliaris

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Farewell Breakfast The Farewell Breakfast was again held in the Performing Arts Centre on the Year 12 students’ last day The students enjoyed a hearty breakfast and an address by Mr David Livera, College Captain 1998.

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Final Assembly AWARDS St John Baptist de La Salle Senior Lasallian Award

Daniel Papalia

Fr Les Troy Service Award

Joshua Paul

Hilary Hayes Outstanding Student Award

Jordan Burns

Br James Taylor Sportsman of the Year

Benjamin Richter

Br Gerard Rummery Arts Award

Fletcher Bird

Alliance Française Award

Lachlan Kappa

The Anthony Molan Athlete of the Year Award

Angus McLean

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Leadership

Samuel Gardiner

Caltex All-Rounder Award Rodny Garrido Outstanding Contribution to Performing Arts

Daniel Hart

John Lloyd Trophy for Music

Maxwell Harvey

Outstanding Contribution to Visual Arts

Brandon Luu

Br Damien Harvey Award College Captain

Panos Menidis

Leadership Award College Vice Captain

John Beaton

Leadership Award College Vice Captain

Joshua Paul

ACC Basketball Daniel Tompa ACC Cross Country Liam Halloran ACC Athletics Liam Halloran ACC Soccer Panos Menidis ACC Hockey Jackson Reed ACC Tennis Christopher Iramiyan ACC Volleyball Sean MacDonald ACC Football Patrick Bohan ACC Cricket Oliver Bradley ACC Swimming Angus McLean ACC Chess Ethan Tambimuttu ACC Table Tennis Harry Wolstenholme Weightlifting Samuel Gardiner ACC Golf

Zachary Mulholland

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STEM at De La Salle De La Salle College’s new Rheims Centre for Science and Technology was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor of the City of Stonnington, Councillor Steven Stefanopoulos on Wednesday 29 August 2018. Councillor Steven Stefanopoulos is an Old Collegian of De La Salle College, graduating in the Class of 1992. The Rheims Centre is located on the Tiverton Campus.

“Contemporary skills and knowledge are crucial, but its mastery of the actual learning process students need to prepare them for the real world, especially work. Our new learning spaces support that imperative.”

The Rheims Centre was a refurbishment project which commenced in December 2017. In just over six months, the space was transformed to include three stateof-the-art laboratories, three theory spaces, a central presentation area and numerous collaboration and small group learning hubs.

The Rheims Centre was opened for classes in June 2018 and is now open to visitors on the College’s regular school tours.

Ms Kerry Martin

Named after the birthplace of the College’s Founder St John Baptist de La Salle, the new facility is the first of many developments on the horizon for De La Salle College.

Principal, Peter Houlihan said, “This new facility represents De La Salle’s commitment to a science education that requires new thinking, new approaches and is responsive to the increasing global importance of STEM education for young people.”

“Besides providing our students with state-of-the-art facilities, the Rheims Centre is symbolic of the current emphasis on growth, innovation and development in all areas of the College.”

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Science and GATE At De La Salle, we believe that science must be discovered through curiosity and not simply read from a book.

2018 marks my second year as the Science Learning Area Team Leader at De La Salle College, and this year has again been composed of the same key ingredients that have made science such a success at De La Salle: curious minds, passionate teachers and contemporary facilities.

Supporting knowledge development through experimental investigations is the mainstay of our philosophy.

The opening of our new, contemporary Rheims Centre for Science and Technology has offered ever-increasing opportunities for teachers to lead investigations and fulfil this philosophy.

By nurturing a spirit of inquiry and bringing current, relevant and realworld science into the classroom, we actively prepare our students to become educated citizens capable

of analysing global issues.

All of this has been made possible in 2018 by, firstly; an incredible team of talented, generous and enthusiastic teachers and lab technicians who work tirelessly to ensure students get the opportunities to be as hands-on as possible during their science lessons. Secondly, a wonderfully talented, enthusiastic and attentive group of students who try to achieve their best in this subject. Last year, 81% students who achieved an ATAR Score of 90 or more pursued at least one VCE Science subject.

Only by striving for excellence in science during their entire time at the College can students achieve such great results.

To know that science played such a large role in helping these students succeed is a real thrill to us all.

I would like to thank all staff and students who have trusted me to lead them in a

GATE 2018 marked the second year of our Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program.

subject I feel so passionate about.

A special thank you to the lab technicians Ms Danka Orlowski and Ms Joelene Dight-Smith on behalf of all our teachers and students.

Their enthusiasm, expertise and guidance has allowed us to operate during the lab renovation phase and the transition into the new Rheims Centre with minimal disruption.

Every day, amazing new developments are being seen through science, from using CRISPR to edit a human embryo and remove faulty genes to a machine that can pull water out of air with as low as 20% humidity. Science has tremendous impact on our daily lives and at De La Salle we are excited by the opportunity to educate tomorrow’s scientists who will make this world an even better place.

Mr Shardul Kaneria LATL – Science

Nineteen Year 8 students and twelve Year 7 students greatly benefitted from opportunities that allowed them to strain their brains. In addition, opportunities such as Robocup Junior and Euler challenge were to the wider cohort aiming to support students with abilities and/or interest in Mathematics and STEM. Under the program, multiple students across Years 7-9 represented the College in the National Da Vinci Decathlon Competition and the State RoboCup Junior Competition. Students attended the Ignite Incursion introducing the confluence of Neuroscience, Philosophy and Religion and the Bad Science Show Incursion.

Multiple students completed the sixteen week Euler Challenge

from Australian Mathematics Competition. As the GATE Program Coordinator, it has been a pleasure working with this group of talented boys and to receive support from so many staff and I look forward to expanding this program to support Year 7 and Year 8 students at the Tiverton campus and Year 9 students at the Holy Eucharist Campus in 2019.

A special thank you to all the teachers who have supported all these activities through either active supervision and guidance or background assistance with excursion and incursion preparations.

Mr Shardul Kaneria GATE Coordinator

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Humanities Humanities is an umbrella term which covers a range of subjects including civics, history, geography, legal studies and Australian and global politics. The Humanities learning area at De La Salle in 2018 aimed to create classrooms where dialogue is open, learning is challenging and students are willing and free to question, knowing that they are valued. We have enjoyed seeing the students grow into confident individuals who will go on to become active and informed citizens.

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

History teaches us where we have come from, gives us the opportunity to learn from mistakes of the past, and understand the effect of events, ideas and individuals on society. The History curriculum develops across the year levels through Ancient and Medieval studies in Years 7 and Year 8, to Australian History up to WWI in Year 9. Year 10 one study stream further explores contemporary Australia including Indigenous Civil Rights and immigration, while the second focuses on the causes of WWII and Australia’s role in the conflict. These are taught as separate electives, but students may undertake both or either.

The Geography curriculum develops our students’ interest in places, people, cultures and environments.

They hone their critical and creative geographical skills to contribute to a society which is environmentally and economically sustainable, and socially just in keeping with our Lasallian charism.

Year 11 explores 20th Century history within the contexts of the development of communism in the former Soviet Union and a post1945 study of the Cold War, the Vietnam War, terrorism and the civil rights movement in the United States. Those who take their history studies into Year 12 will explore both the French and Chinese Revolutions.

This is a subject where De La Salle has a strong record with a 50 achieved by our 2016 Dux, Thomas Ponissi.

In 2018, our younger Geography students enjoyed the opportunity to get some fresh air with visits to the Yarra River and Gardiner’s Creek in Year 7, and the Rye front and back beaches in Year 8. Year 9 students headed to the Dandenongs, the Year 10 classes took in the Docklands, while the Year 11 students investigated the CBD Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

Fieldwork and research expand on theories taught in the classroom, using techniques such as observation, sample collection and data analysis.

Year 12 Geography focuses on Fisherman’s Bend, south of the Yarra River in the suburb of Port Melbourne, which is the location of Australia’s largest urban renewal

project. Students asses positive and negative impacts on the area resulting from land use changes.

CIVICS, LEGAL AND POLITICS From Year 10, students are offered the opportunity to develop their understanding of their own role in Australia’s democracy. Through studying the infrastructure of our society, including the law and politics, De La Salle students gain an appreciation for the values, principles and institutions which underpin Australian society.

Year 11 Politics students investigate the interconnection of Australia and the Global community, and the extent to which this community can manage and respond to issues of global conflict and instability. Year 12 Politics takes this further and examines the key global actors on the world stage and their aims, roles and power.

Our Year 12 Legal Studies students have applied their knowledge of the law and the court system and attended excursions to the County Court and the Supreme Court and undertaken a mock trial.

These practical, real-world experiences connect our students with their place in society.

Humanites creates a culture of learning, linking the past and the present to forge citizens capable of contributing in the future.

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Commerce In 2018, the Commerce department implemented its new Strategic Plan 2018-2021, and a new subject called ‘Choconomics’ in response to the issues that face Australia regarding the continued decline in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings for financial literacy. ‘Choconomics’ investigates problems that relate to scarcity, opportunity cost and choices by applying key economic concepts to the chocolate industry.

self-management and problemsolving skills. The feedback from these institutions is reflected in updates to the VCE Study Designs including Accounting, Business Management and Economics as well as the F-10 Victorian Curriculum in the general capabilities.

Since 2012, Australia has continued to slip down the rankings in the PISA. A 2015 report highlighted that there is a “significant deterioration” in financial literacy in Australia since 2012, with a growing share of students who lack the financial literacy required to participate in society. The Commerce department’s mission statement reads ‘we, as the Commerce Learning Area are committed to inspiring our students to be life-long, resilient learners that are sufficiently equipped with 21st Century skills’ as a direct response to these statistics.

The Commerce faculty here at De La believe that we as professional educators owe a duty of care to our students to equip them with the foundational skills to be ‘quality work citizens’ once they leave the school gates for the last time. Our Strategic Plan 2018-2021 establishes broad goals to re-develop teaching and learning sequences and integrate the College’s Learning and Teaching Protocols that were developed in 2017 to support the development of the skills that both tertiary education and industry employment require.

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

highlights the importance of deploying skills such as problemsolving, communication and self-management, integrated with ICT where appropriate, to enhance student learning. As a Commerce teaching team our vision is for ‘each student [to] experience personal achievement and growth and to [be equipped] with the necessary skills to be self-directed and selfregulated learners across Commerce subjects’.

In recent years, the tertiary sector and prospective industry employers have raised concerns that students are finishing Year 12 education without basic ICT, communication,

Dylan Shipperd, who studied Year 12 Economics at De La Salle in 2018 believes that “Doing VCE Economics gave me a great foundational understanding of the Australian and Global Economy. While doing economics I can now listen to the news or read a headline and know the causes and effects of changes to the economy.”

In addition to skill development, the Commerce department wanted to connect theory to real-life business practices and examine ethical dilemmas that businesses face.

Jonathan Dawod, who studied Year 12 Accounting in 2018 says “Accounting provides many

real-life applications, whether it’s understanding whether to use depreciation via the reducing balance or straight line method to the correct revenue-earning pattern of the non-current asset or to give advice to the business to improve profitability.”

Policy-makers are investing heavily in Australian schools, and curriculum development has begun to work together with tertiary and industry experts in setting curriculum to mitigate the decline in the PISA rankings. There is now a stronger emphasis on ‘higher-order’ thinking skills with many curriculum documents and examinations requiring students to analyse, discuss and evaluate. The Commerce department has taken up the challenge and is committed

to supporting our students in developing the necessary skills to equip them for life outside of school and assist them in their tertiary education and industry career pathways.

The comments from current students above speak for the efficacy of the Commerce department’s Strategic Plan and the Annual Action Plan in bridge the financial ‘illiteracy’ gap. As a team which includes parents, teachers and students, we will be successful in rising up to meet the challenges that are faced in the dynamic 21st Century learning and working environments and supporting our De La students to Learn, Live, Lead.

Mr Ashleigh Hoogendoorn LATL – Commerce

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Mathematics The Mathematics Learning Area at De La Salle have been involved in a number of initiatives this year to ensure all students are able to achieve success and learn mathematics effectively.

Over the last three years, we have seen an enormous amount of growth from our Year 7 to Year 9 students’ learning with Maths Pathway, where students learn skills at their level, work collaboratively on Rich Tasks, and receive regular feedback from the teacher. This year, we have modified our Year 9 program to allow for more varied modes of learning, consisting of direct instruction, peer learning and Problem Based Learning. The maths team have been working on developing a similar program for Year 7, 2019 to ensure all students are engaged and challenged at their level.

There have also been developments at Year 10 in preparation for 2019, with a new subject called Enrichment Mathematics offered to students. Enrichment Mathematics is an extension elective subject, designed to develop students’ problem solving skills and understanding of complex mathematical concepts. 31 students have selected this subject, which is a testament to the number of high level and enthusiastic mathematicians we have at De La Salle College.

A number of different maths competitions have been offered this year, with many students seizing the opportunity to be involved in

the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition and the Australian Mathematics Challenge. The CAT Competition is an online problem solving competition that seeks to identify computer programming potential.

Congratulations to Marcus Herman and Anthony Lew who received High Distinction and Distinctions certificates respectively.

The Australian Mathematics Competition was held in August this year with 112 students participating and achieving some excellent results: 33 Credits, 18 Distinctions, 1 High Distinctions and a Prize awarded to the top performing student across the school. A special mention to Cormac Fleming and Sullivan Mardling, our High Distinction and Prize recipients respectively. Both students placed in the top 1% of all students who completed the competition at their divisions, a very impressive result!

Weekly maths help sessions have continued to run in 2018 with maths staff on hand to assist. I encourage all students to make the most of this opportunity. Maths help at Tiverton has run on Wednesdays and Sumaid at Kinnoull on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thank you to all staff who have been involved.

Ms Emily Ryan LATL – Mathematics

YEAR 9 MATHS This year I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to do a program run by the Australian Mathematics Trust called DigIT. This program included 60 people, both boys and girls, across Years 9-10 going to two four-day intensive camps at Monash University, one in January and one in July. We were chosen due to our problem-solving and mathematical abilities from results in the CAT (Computational and Algorithmic Thinking) competition.

At the first camp, we were assigned a mentor to work with on a sixmonth project. The only limit on the project was to have something to do with programming. The camps weren’t only work however, they included great activities like visiting CSIRO, ACMI and many other interesting highlights. We had speakers come in to explain their jobs and how IT played a part in them to get us thinking if we would like to pursue something like that as a career.

The main highlight was visiting CSIRO where we were given demonstrations of amazing technology and how it can be applied, such as 3D-printing titanium limbs. After the camp, I’m starting to consider doing VCE work in the field of computing to get a better idea if I want to continue it at university.

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English LITERATURE EXCURSION On 27 August, Literature students from Year 9 and Year 10 partook in the Melbourne Writers Festival in Federation Square. We were introduced to satire, the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to expose and explore truth and power. We met Sammy J, a renowned Australian comedian for the ABC. His 'Playground Politics' show on the ABC, satirically based on the children's program Play School, uses simple and unadorned language, to help recreate Play School perfectly. A very useful skill learned at the festival, was learning in a program called 'Shut Up and Write'. 'Shut Up and Write', is a process in which you write down what you are thinking and “word vomit” onto the page; it is only you, the pen and the paper and your vast and unique thoughts. We also had the privilege of meeting Australian writer, editor and lawyer Ms Alice Pung, who introduced us to the idea of reappropriating language, taking a derogatory or offensive term and reforming it, integrating it into daily life. The Melbourne Writers Festival, was a highly beneficial and interesting day, with many tips and skills to be taken away by all who attended.

Antonios Valcanas, Edwins 1 MODEL UN On Friday 12 October, De La Salle College hosted its fourth Model United Nations Conference – a

highly anticipated event on the students’ calendar. The topic for this year was, ‘A Right to Freedom: Stopping Human Trafficking’.

This year, 88 Year 10-12 students participated from eight different schools.

“This year was my first year participating in the Model UN and I found the event to be something new and unique to me. Starting with almost no knowledge of the processes and procedures that take place every year, I found myself quickly learning more and more about how our world works together, and the systems by which we do so.

Not only was there a lot learnt during the experience, but I formed many great memories as the day itself was quite fun. There is also a large social aspect to the day that allows you to strengthen your relationships with your friends and build connections between year levels and even

other schools. I would definitely recommend giving it a go if you have the choice.”

Jack Barnard, Year 11 ACC DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING Several De La Salle students attended the ACC Debating and Public Speaking Day during Term 4. They spoke on a range of complex topics that challenged their general knowledge, rhetorical dexterity and public speaking skills.

Congratulations and well done to the following: Year 7: Noah Caruso, Noah Henderson, Joshua Bell Year 8: Harry Podeu, Jude Pabst Oscar Boulter, Christian McMahon, Luke Cornell, Daniel Van den Berg Mr Ben Williamson LATL – English

WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY? YES WE CAN! It was a dark and stormy morning when 53 timorous souls queued outside the Tiverton Library. We awaited the opening of those doors and the gauntlet that lay within, for we were to undertake a challenge spoken of only in hushed tones around the campfire: we were to compete in the ‘Write a Book in a Day’ competition.

But for glory, and for the Kids’ Cancer Project, we steadied our hearts for the upcoming trial.

Seriously, though — we’d been looking forward to it. The morning briefing made it clear we had our work cut out for us – 4000 words required for our short story, along with illustrations – to be completed in under 12 hours. What made the challenge unique were five parameters (two main characters, a non-human character, a setting and an issue) that the story had to follow, and five random words that we had to include, just to spice things up.

These ensured that each story was

unique and was probably something we hadn’t written anything like before. Our team may have spent a little too long working out our creative differences but with the deadline approaching, we needed to work together to get all aspects of the book together.

We’d like to give a special thanks to Miss Sarah O’Connor, who organised the event and gave us this great opportunity, and to the other teachers who were present:

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Mr Devlin, Mr Fleming, Ms Harkin, Ms Wenczel and Mr Williamson. It was a unique experience and one we will look forward to participating in for the future!

Cormac Fleming, Kevin Xie, Richard Bland and Cooper Ryan, Year 9 SHARED STORIES In 2018, several students submitted outstanding written and visual pieces for the Shared Stories publication that compiles the best work from Melbourne’s Catholic schools. The poem included below was awarded ‘Best Piece’ in the De La Salle collection of student works for the publication. As well as having a fabulous meter and flow, it presents an interesting segment of a narrative continuum.

DEBATING – CAPTAIN’S REPORT The 2018 debating season was one of great highs and learning experiences. Being the Captain of debating was a great honour I was gifted with this year and one which allowed me to fully revel in my passion for debating and arguing (as my mother would attest to).

While this may sound cliché, the experience of a debate is a great learning tool for writing, constructing arguments, speaking and teamwork, regardless of whether or not the debate results in a win or a loss. It is because of this that I consider the year an overwhelming success (despite the Senior Team’s one win / four loss record) and look forward to debating more next year and seeing

the progress of all younger debaters across all year levels. Thank you to all teachers involved, your efforts and work throughout the year are greatly appreciated by all.

Joel Thompson Debating Captain YEAR 9 DEBATING Debating in 2018 has changed the way we, in Year 9, approach speaking and planning. Debating takes the fundamental process of questioning, thinking, then arguing to a whole new level, all to see which team is more convincing in shaping others opinions.

In the process of questioning, we faced doubt. Every topic we argued saying “it’s impossible to win,” but then we started to think and noticed

the more we thought, the more we understood and convinced ourselves we were actually on the better side all along. I’m sure our opponents felt the same way. It is this simple lesson on the importance of questioning and thinking in helping us to understand and give ourselves an opinion we can fight and believe in.

The arguing stage is where 30% of debating comes from. The other 70%, which I have discovered to be very important, is preparation of our arguments, speaking practice, and the growth of our passion for a topic. This passion we gained was what lead to one of us preparing our arguments while in hospital!

We formed two Year 9 teams, and each won two of their debates. It was our confidence and passion

when speaking and being put on the spot to rebut our opponents that led us to win, with there being noticeable differences when we lost.

During our time debating we faced and met many equally competitive schools, and had great times laughing and chatting after a very serious debate. Preparation, planning, organisation, public speaking, confidence, and teamwork is what the Year 9 debate teams will remember and use in the future at De La Salle. Good luck to the teams of 2019. It is an unmatched experience to see how devoted we all became to winning and preparing each and every debate.

Daniel Pertile, 9 Dunstan

Barley and Ginger Tea The air doth hang upon me so to choke The chatter swells to quash my drowning voice And I reflect, butt of a cosmic joke Just sitting down seems now a fatal choice Cruel pretension! Weeaboo!

Why must it be the tea-house you revere?

Your confidence a front: untrue The waiter and his bev’rage list draw near…

Gentle heat, floating leaves, earthy tones The bluestone walls so tastefully adorned No longer do I wish that I was home No more the restaurant a whirling storm Barley grain, ginger root, bowl fill’d of tea I am at peace — well, momentarily.

Cormac Fleming, Year 9

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Year 12 Debating

Top Row: Samuel Goh, Lachlan Connolly, Ethan Dattilo Middle Row: Mr Chris Fleming, Daniel Pertile, Oliver Williams, Thomas Seddon, Blair Hunter Seated: Andre Mackie, Lachlan Wong, Leo Torcasio, Harry McInneny Absent: Andy Devlin, Will Dwyer.

Standing: Jovan Stefanoski, William Martin, Harrison Carver Front Row: Thomas Quin, Hayden Reed, Ned Carrick

Standing: Jackson Reed, Panos Menidis Seated: Rodney Garrido, Joel Thompson, Dominic Gehrig

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Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education plays a vital role in the growth and development of our students at De La Salle College.

Our Physical Education program focuses on students enhancing their own and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity participation in varied and changing contexts. Physical Education at De La Salle offers students an experiential curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging, enjoyable and physically active.

We encourage students to pursue a variety of sports with a focus on acquiring fundamental motor kills, and applying those skills in game situations where they can proudly represent De La Salle College in the Associated Catholic College competitions. The students are taught the value of leading a physically active lifestyle and developing good habits, which we hope they will carry on throughout their lives. Physical Education (PE) at VCE level is considered more of an exercise science. Students

had the opportunity to enhance their studies at Exercise Research Australia where they engaged in exercise laboratory work, and were given the opportunity to conduct a variety of advanced fitness tests including; VO2 Max treadmill tests, anaerobic capacity tests, fuel depletion analysis, dehydration level monitoring and calculating a blood lactate curve through a peak power test. VCE PE remains a very popular and engaging subject for our senior students and provides an excellent pathway into the health industry at a tertiary level.

In 2018 the Health and Physical Education Learning Area launched the new subject - Health and Human Development (HDD). Year 10 students had the opportunity to engage with health on a global scale and develop a smoothie to address nutritional deficiencies in modern day Australia. This elective is emerging

as a great pathway to continued study of HHD at VCE level, which will be offered for the first time at De La Salle in 2019.

As a department we strive to be a high performing learning area within

the College and aim to increase awareness of the importance of physical health and wellbeing within our students. Thank you to all of the Health and Physical Education teachers for all their care, hard work

and dedication to our students throughout the year.

Mr Michael Wilson LATL – Health and Physical Education

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Year 9 City Experience The four-day City Experience in May for the Year 9 students was the culmination of a term’s worth of research into a real world issue that is currently facing the City of Melbourne.

Using research vehicles such as videoing, questionnaires, participating in tours, interviewing business and community leaders or simply watching what occurs in different parts of the city, the students were able to enhance their research to develop forward planning strategies that the City of Melbourne could employ to answer these real world issues.

The students would meet each morning at Victoria University to review their original itineraries and adjust for various circumstances.

Together, Mentor Groups participated in a class at The Big Issue and a tour of The Shrine, and in small groups students explored the areas of Melbourne that would augment their research.

The Year 9 students enjoyed their time in a sunbathed city. They found the time immensely valuable for supporting their research and

it provided clarity for some of their ideas. Many questions were posed to people sitting lunching in Federation Square, shopping in the Mall, the Emporium and DFO, researching at the State Library or dining in the many food halls around the city.

The results of the research and City Experience were put together in a formal report addressed to The City of Melbourne Future Planning Committee. In a more relaxed manner, the students also presented their findings to staff, other students and family during the Expo evening at the end of Term 2. The new Rheims Centre provided a cutting edge venue to match the unique and contemporary responses to these issues proposed by our Year 9 students.

Ms Elizabeth O’Connell In9uiry Coordinator

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Year 9 Rural Experience The backdrop for the Year 9 Rural Experience was the Snowy River National Park. The students spent Semester 2 researching issues that are relevant to Rural or ‘Bush’ Life. Research topics included: Health management; Mitigation of risks; Indigenous land use; Sustainability; and the role of burning in the Australian Bush.

The students faced many challenges throughout this investigation – working with students that were not in their Mentor Group or friendship groups; time and work management as many had ACC sport commitments; worry about whether they could cope with the physical demands of camp.

It was terrific to see the students rise to, and grow from these challenges.

They found happiness in rafting, resilience in hiking, bravery in abseiling, wonder in caving, strength in rock climbing and enjoyment in cooking!

They developed strong bonds within their camp groups. Students also found out many interesting facts to enhance and augment their research.

They will be presenting their findings to the Year 7 students in an Expo in Term 4.

Congratulations to all the Year 9 students who embraced the rural experience and have returned with an inner strength and knowledge of their capabilities!

It is a big ask of teachers to be away from family for five days, to ‘rough it’ and participate in all activities so that students can develop an aspect and understanding of themselves which can never be taught in a classroom. My gratitude is extended to Ms Emma Fairclough, Ms Sharni Folland, Ms Carly Walsh, Mr Stephen Brick, Mr Michael Wilson, Mr David Alexander, Mr Michael Chippendale, Mr Andrew Clements, Mr Tom Ryan, Mr Jack Gabron-Uhe, and Mr Dean Mackintosh. The generosity and willingness of these teachers to be mum, dad, friend and guide over the week of the camp added another dimension to the learning of our Year 9 students at De La Salle College.

Please enjoy the images of camp life.

Ms Elizabeth O’Connell In9uiry Coordinator

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Education Support Team After an extensive review in 2016, and subsequent planning in 2017, the MMEC was reimaged and launched in 2018, under its new name, Education Support Team.

Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, all schools must ensure that students with a disability are able to access and participate in education on the same basis as those without a disability. To achieve this, schools must provide “reasonable adjustments” for students, where necessary, and consult with the students and/or their parents/carers. The Education Support Team (EST) facilitates this legal obligation for students with a disability or learning difficulties.

This year, the EST included specialist teachers – Mrs Eve McLellan, Ms Jacinta Ryan, and Miss Georgie Skinner - and Learning Support Officers (LSOs) - Ms Michele O’Mahoney, Ms Jackie McKinnon, Ms Muriel West, Mrs Melanie Livera, Ms Kerrie Harman, Ms Robyn Miller, Mrs Carolyn Green, Miss Carly Walsh, Ms Sharon Richards and Ms Sinead Timlin (Term 4). We were also lucky enough to welcome back Mrs Gemma Austin for some relief teaching periodically throughout the year. This team of dedicated educators worked with students across all year levels from Primary to Year 12, who have specific learning needs.

St John Baptist de la Salle said, “Know your students individually and be able to understand them” (Med 33.1). As the Patron Saint of Teachers, he implores us to “touch the hearts” of all our students,

especially “the lost, the least and the last.”

We believe that all students can experience success when learning outcomes are based on realistic and achievable goals. Our new model of delivery included the allocation of year levels to case managers to conduct PSG meetings, oversee the development of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs), work collaboratively with Year Level Coordinators, House Coordinators, teaching staff at specific year levels, and parents. Miss Georgie Skinner was the case manager for Years 7-8, Mrs Eve McLellan was case manager for Years 9-10, and I case managed Primary, Years 11-12, and all incoming new students to the College. Each of these Education Support teachers were allocated a team of LSOs to support with the administration of their new roles.

This new structure allowed for a more efficient and effective delivery of support for our students and involved stakeholders.

This year, 72 students were funded under the Catholic Education Melbourne “Students With Disabilities” (SWD) program, and received in class support from our LSOs who collaborated with teaching staff and parents to facilitate and support the individual learning needs of these students.

With the introduction this year of the Nationally Consistent Collection of

Standing: Sharon Richards, Georgie Skinner, Kerrie Harman, Muriel West, Sinead Timlin, Carly Walsh, Jackie McKinnon Seated: Melanie Livera, Robyn Miller, Kathie Holmes, Carolyn Green, Eve McLellan (Absent: Michele O’Mahoney, Jacinta Ryan)

Data, the funding model changed for all Australian schools, for student with disabilities. The Education Support Teachers received extensive training in facilitating this process at De La Salle.

The Literacy Support classes continued again this year, with three groups at Year 7, three groups at Year 8, two groups at Year 9 and one group at Year 10, with a total enrolment of 96 students. These students have experienced the expertise of the Education Support Teachers in assisting them to improve their literacy skills and, in Year 9, developing knowledge and skills in some Humanities areas.

The Year 7 and Year 8 Literacy Support curriculum continued as an intervention program with success, according to the data from regular literacy assessment.

I wish to thank my wonderful team for their caring dedication, perseverance and professionalism as they work to enhance the lives of our students. I also wish to praise their efforts and flexibility in embracing their new roles, and supporting each other through this massive change.

As this is my last year at De La Salle, I wish to thank them for their support, friendship and collegiality over the last 13 years.

I also acknowledge the support from our Principal, Mr Peter Houlihan, Deputy Principals, Mr Tom Ryan, Mr Mark Gustincic, Ms Lisa Harkin, and Mrs Rana Brogan, Directors of Students, Mr John McAlroy and Mr Luke Kenealy, and the Directors of Learning and Teaching: Ms Lucy Russell, Ms Olivia Wenczel, Mr David Alexander and Mr Rob Bonnici.

“To touch the hearts of your students is the greatest miracle you can perform.”

(Med 139.3—feast of St. Peter).

Ms Kathie Holmes EST Coordinator

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Languages 2018 has been an extremely busy and productive year for the Languages Department. This year a group of French students from Years 9–11 travelled overseas to France to be part of the French Study Tour for 2018. In the lead up to this event, some of these students hosted boys from Bordeaux while they visited our country.

These boys in turn hosted our students in their homes when the group travelled to Bordeaux in September this year. The trip was a huge success and the Languages Department is looking forward to offering a similar trip to Italy next September.

FRANCE AND ITALY STUDY TOURS The Languages Department at De La Salle College offers in-country Immersion Study Tours to both Italy and France. Students are able to supplement and consolidate their language studies by travelling overseas and experiencing the language and culture first hand.

The experience of full immersion is exciting and extremely beneficial to a student’s language acquisition and can contribute to a greater appreciation of a country’s history, art and architecture.

This year, the College had a group of nine students and three staff who travelled to France, enjoying the culture and lifestyle… and the magnificent weather! The students attended French school with their French “brothers” and stayed with them in their family home as part of an Exchange program that De La Salle College has set up with Sainte Marie Bastide in Bordeaux.

The students had a wonderful time and loved the full immersion experience. This experience not only gave the students life-long memories and contacts but also helped

incredibly with their future French language study, both here at the College and beyond.

The France and Italy Study Tours are open to students who wish to expand their studies in French, Italian, Art, History and Architecture.

The Languages Department will be offering an opportunity to travel to Italy next September.

A special thank you to the three staff members for their time and dedication on this trip; Mr Thierry Moran, Study Tour Leader, Ms Jess Stevenson and Mr Ben Williamson.

Mrs Grace Giudice LATL – Languages THE STUDY TOUR OF FRANCE A STUDENT REFLECTION

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The French life was different from the first day, from a baguette or two on the dining table for most meals, to the architecture of the houses and everything in between. We were fortunate to see what the beautiful city of Bordeaux was like with its beautiful Gothic churches. We also saw first-hand what rural life is like, visiting Arcachon, an amazing beach-side town, and a region near Montignac where we toured the caves and a castle. Saint-Marie Bastide was also experience I won’t forget.

Our Italian students from Years 9–12 were involved in the annual Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition held at the University of Melbourne on Monday 25 June. Students worked hard to perfect recitations of their poems, among which were excerpts from Dante’s Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia). After the recitation, students enjoyed an Italian lunch in Lygon St, where they also documented and observed the Italian-Australian influence on the area. We had two finalists: Curtis Sayers and Benjamin Gibson. Ben went on to win 3rd Prize in the statewide completion – a magnificent achievement!

The Berthe Mouchette, run by the Alliance Française of Melbourne, is a prestigious state-wide competition which critiques students on their knowledge and delivery of a traditional or contemporary poem.

This year, 34 French students entered the competition and we were very proud to say that four of those students achieved ‘finalist’ status! These students competed in the finals at the Alliance Française in St Kilda in July and Antony Valcanas was awarded “winner” status.

I speak for all in thanking all the organisers and the people who made this trip so memorable. For me it was eye-opening and lifechanging.

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Religious Education In 2018 the Religious Education (RE) Learning Area reflected on how to best assess students and determine if individual teachers can provide ideas for improvements to their colleagues.

frequently than teacher directed learning and led to the development of media campaigns by students.

The introduction of assessment rubrics at Year 9 allowed us to have some very deep pedagogical discussions about the true purpose of our teaching and the learning students are undertaking.

The Liturgy program expanded this year to include the Year 8 students.

In 2019 the Year 8 students will be the senior students and leaders of the Tiverton campus, so they will set the scene for a successful liturgy program in 2019.

The Year 8 students also visited the Australian Jewish Museum in St Kilda.

This is the third year we have visited the museum and this experience opens the eyes of our young men to a world they may have never seen before. The students and teachers really enjoy this excursion and I’m happy to note that it will happen again in 2019.

The renewal of the College curriculum has continued in 2018.

The RE learning area team is currently finalising work on a major overhaul of the Year 10 curriculum.

For the first time in De La Salle College’s history, our Year 10 students will have choice in the RE classes they take in 2019. Students and teachers helped choose the courses that would be on offer and the following have been selected: • The Church – Past, Present and Future • Gospel Code • The influence of religion on art and music • Jesus – why is he so special?

This change will allow students to take more ownership of the courses and will open up more options for their VCE studies in RE, as we are looking to offer both Religion and Society as well as Text and Traditions to our senior students in coming years.

2018 was the second year of an interesting and challenging

seminar day program for our Year 12 students. Seminar sessions included “Women in our Lives” and “Courageous Discipleship”.

The seminar program is highly appreciated by the Year 12 students, as it lets them take a step back from their study to appreciate where they have come from, where they are at now and most importantly what will guide them in the future as they depart the spiritual embrace of the College. I thank all of the staff involved in these days for their smooth running and engagement with the students.

The renewal of the Year 7 to Year 9 curriculum continued in 2018. Our Year 9 students have delved into the renewed curriculum that centres on the theme of Manhood. We’ve covered such topics as “Only Men Matter” and “Riches are the only thing that can make you happy” – these deliberately provocative statements challenge the students’ sensibilities of the modern world and how the Catholic faith sits alongside and within the social and cultural contexts.

The new curriculum aims to recontextualise the Catholic faith and draw from students’ own experiences to develop understanding. Our learning and teaching plans call for the use of inquiry based components more

With the opening of the Holy Eucharist Year 9 Campus chances to harness new opportunities and the team is currently looking at how we can best use this new space and the associated curriculum focus to provide amazing experiences for our students. Watch this space to see what we develop.

Sadly, this will be my final article for the Blue and Gold. The importance of a successful Year 9 campus cannot be understated in the continuing growth and development of the College, as such, I have

offered to be a member of the team.

Unfortunately, this has meant that I will need to pass on the baton of leadership to someone else so my focus can be solely on the Holy Eucharist Campus. Thankfully, I will be able to work with the new RE Learning Area Team Leader to ensure a smooth transition and the successful implementation of the learning area strategic plan.

I want to thank Mr Mark Gustincic for taking the risk in letting a fairly new teacher take the reins of such an important Learning Area four years ago. It has been a tough and challenging path at times, but your support has been invaluable (especially with the challenges faced

this year). I also want to thank the many RE teachers that have worked with me in the last four years, especially those that have been extra supportive and have been so diligent in tackling the sometimes challenging role of being a RE teacher – never forget that you make a difference.

Mr Chris Church LATL – Religious Education

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Technology This year STEM was introduced under the Technology umbrella.

STEM is based on four disciplines — (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E) ngineering and (M)athematics gave students an interdisciplinary and applied approach based on real-world applications.

The students built a vehicle from a kit powered by salt water, then used the engine to create a series of pulleys and catapults to travel up a steep ramp.

The immersion subjects at Year 7 and Year 8 Game Development and Year 9 Real Life Robotics were once again well supported by students who explored the challenges to learn the basic coding that will enable them to develop their understanding of the process for writing new games and programs at Year 7 and Year 8, and building and testing a robotic arm at Year 9.

In Year 7–8 Materials Technology, students are introduced to various tools and equipment so they can gain confidence and the necessary skills and knowledge to use them with various materials such as timber, metals and acrylics to produce a product to a stated quality that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

The focus at Year 9–10 Materials Technology was for students to integrate different materials that include metals as well as different jointing methods that includes welding to create designs that meet the specifications within a design brief. The theme at Year 9 this year was based on scroll clocks and Year

10 was based on tables.

For Product Design and Technology Units 1-4, students assumed the role of a designer-maker. In adopting this role, they acquire and apply knowledge of factors that influence design. Students addressed the design factors relevant to their design situation and create products that met the need of a client/end user.

Systems Engineering promotes innovative systems thinking and problem-solving skills through the Systems Engineering Process. In Year 10, students use Arduino to program a remote controlled vehicle.

The Year 11 VCE class use Arduino to program and construct a vehicle that can travel through a maze and a vehicle that follows a black line.

In Year 12, the Unit 3/4 students worked on a project of their own choice which had to be fully automated to meet set criteria. Computing and Software Development provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to use digital systems efficiently and effectively when creating digital solutions both individually and as part of a network.

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VCAL

VET

The 2018 VCAL students have participated in a wide variety of projects and extensions which cement their future careers as skilled and employable tradespersons. The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is an alternative to the VCE and is a hands-on option for students in Years 11 and 12 at De La Salle College.

covered, in particular the Personal Development skills strand. Students work on social justice projects which are underpinned by the principle teachings of the Lasallian ethos.

Unlike VCE, VCAL does not provide students with an ATAR score which is commonly used to access university programs.

Students who do VCAL are likely to be interested in going on to training at TAFE Institutes, doing an apprenticeship, or getting a job after completing school. Once students have completed their VCAL, they will have the knowledge and skills that are useful in preparation for a trade or industry certificate.

If a De La student is munching on a $2 barbequed sausage, you can bet it was a VCAL student who put it in their hands. VCAL students contribute so much to the life of the College and we wish our 2018 cohort all the best for their futures.

The College’s VCAL program is based on a fulltime enrolment and includes their participation in VCAL classroom learning, VET and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). A student’s VCAL learning program must include each of the four strands - Literacy and Numeracy, Personal Development, Work Related and Industry Specific (generally VET).

“Measure Twice, Cut Once” is a maxim which applies to many fields of learning, but none so

much as woodwork and materials.

Numeracy and critical thinking skills are paramount in producing quality work and the VCAL staff ensure that each student’s work meets the standards that will apply in the real world. Religious Education and social justice activities are integrated into the other VCAL subjects

Mr Tim Hogan VCAL Coordinator

2018 was a busy year for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) department. Not only did we have record enrolment numbers for the Building and Construction course, we had a large cohort in Sport and Recreation, as well as numerous external VET students undertaking courses such as Acting, Electrotechnology, Game Design and Animation, Plumbing and Screen and Media.

The VCE VET Building and Construction students’ subjects varied greatly, from levelling and working at heights to framing for sub-floors and roof framing. Both Mr Tim Hogan and Mr Warren Walker were impressed with the work that these students were able to produce, their time management and maturity in seeing the course through to completion.

VCE VET Building and Construction student Edward Buzza had this to say about the course in 2018; “VET has provided me with an opportunity to complete a preapprenticeship at school while still completing my VCE. It has taught me all the skills I need for when completing an apprenticeship after school, from learning about the tool and how to use it, to putting that into practice in creating a cubby house and various other small projects over the two years. Mr Walker is a very

knowledgeable teacher, who teaches the basics at the start of the course which then leads to you to independently using the tools throughout. Building and Construction is perfect for anyone who is looking to undertake a trade after Year 12.”

The VCE VET Sport and Recreation students were put through their paces in a variety of subjects and settings.

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Careers actually lead PE lessons in class.

The senior students educated the juniors about a variety of topics including sun safety, beach safety and injuries to cyclists. They also planned, implemented and assessed their own off-site camp at Phillip Island, marshalling activities such as surfing, golf, basketball and futsal and cooked all of their own meals.

A huge thank you to Mr Andrew Clements for giving his time, help and expertise on the camp.

This is VCE VET Sport and Recreation student Ethan Powell’s reflection on the 2018 course; “I couldn’t have asked for a better year in Sport and Recreation, whether it be the off-site camp or running programs for the junior students, I’m sure I speak on behalf of all the Sport and Recreation boys in saying how grateful we are for Mr Larsen and the opportunities he’s provided us throughout the year.”

The VET program at De La Salle College goes from strength to strength every year and this is due to the efforts of the students and the tireless work of the staff involved.

Our students choose to undertake VET programs to further their knowledge in the subject area and utilise their passion for a ‘hands on’ education. I thank these students and wish them all the best for their future careers.

Lastly the staff; Mr Tim Hogan and Mr Warren Walker on-site and the many knowledgeable and committed staff from the TAFE Institutions who nurture our external VET students in their specialist subject areas.

Without their dedication, hard work and care for our students, the VET area would be nowhere near as successful as it is.

Mr Peter Larsen VET Coordinator

The careers office is well located, which enables students the opportunity to access the resources that outline the array of exciting pathway opportunities beyond school.

Students regularly seek advice and make appointments to speak about the varied opportunities that Universities have to offer; these range from double degrees, single degrees, work related internships, overseas study tours, overseas study destinations and the exciting list goes on.

The De La Salle College Careers Program is tailored to provide one-on-one counselling sessions with students from Years 10-12, culminating in transition to life beyond Year 12. Our Year 10-12 students were able to hear from a broad range of guest speakers from many Universities in our Term 2 Lunch Time Speakers Program.

Our Year 9 students began their investigation into possible future pathways through their involvement with the WIRL Career Program. The students participated in a series of activities and produced a document of potential career possibilities. This will assist them with identifying areas of interest with their subjects in the future.

The Year 10 students were able to undertake the Morrisby Report.

Students undertake a series of psychometric tests and answered questions about their interests and

future occupations. The Morrisby Report is used for careers advice and guidance. It was followed by a parent feedback evening and the opportunity for one-to-one sessions to discuss the report in conjunction with VCE subject selection. The students also participated in Shape Your Destiny from Success Integrated which was a workshop with music and activities which provided the impetus for the students to have some time for personal reflection about what they want for themselves in the future.

Our Year 11 students are involved in the Careers Passport, which is a program that is also linked to their Personal Development Program, where they are encouraged to participate in an array of investigative activities where they need to acquire 100 points. The passport encourages students to gain information and skills that will assist

them in their future post school choices.

The Visual Communication Year 12 students benefited from a session on how to present themselves for an interview; which included; how best to plan and prepare, how to value their skills and identify their transferable skills and how best to present their folio and folio ideas in a course selection interview. The students over each year level are afforded a range of opportunities to discover their passions and pathways that best suits them. The weekly Careers Newsletter which can be found in Ollie is a great resource to access each week for both parents and students.

It has been a privilege to work with our students again in 2018.

Ms Caroline Fitzpatrick Careers Advisor

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Arts It was another busy year for the Art department. This year saw a change of venue for the annual Art and Design Exhibition. We moved from the PAC to the Saint Miguel Theatre, this created a more intimate environment to showcase the work of our creative arts students. We had work on display from primary students all the way to Year 12.

The evening was opened by Arts Captains Adam Scandrett (St Mark’s House) and Luke Side (St Leo’s House) who spoke of the value of an arts education and praised the students for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

Principal Peter Houlihan then had the difficult task of choosing the 2018 ‘Principal’s Choice Award’. The award was given to Year 12 Studio Arts student Brandon Luu for the second year in a row (Brandon’s painting ‘Displaced’ won the 2017 award). Brandon's painting ‘Unsettled’ is a large scale portrait of his grandfather Thuan Quang Truong. The piece symbolised his journey as a refugee from Vietnam

to Australia and the unsettled memories from his past. It also explored the human condition and the fragility of refugees. Brandon made an emotional acceptance speech and was thrilled that his grandfather could be there to share the moment with him.

Our arts immersion program ‘Urban Impact’ added another mural to the college grounds. This year the students created a mosaic of St John Baptist de La Salle from recycled bottle caps. Mr David Happ, the lead teacher for Urban Impact said, “we decided to recycle plastic and metal lids to produce a mosaic artwork. We chose to depict

April’s Fool photography courtesy Peter Pearse.

our founder, St John Baptist de La Salle. It seemed most fitting to use ‘throw away items’ to form this mosaic, as it was St John Baptist, who took the street urchins, the ‘trash’ of his society, saw their potential and educated them”.

This year saw a lot of movement in staffing for our department. I would like to take the opportunity to thank some of the staff that have assisted during the year; Mr Joshua Ellenberg, Ms Lydia Moloney, Ms Isabella Kottek and Mr Connor Webster. I would also like to say a special thank you to Ms Patrice McBean who has filled in for the year as our VCE Media teacher. Patrice has done an amazing job and we wish her all the best with her new teaching role.

Our second drama production of the year was the Senior play in partnership with OLSH which was

the verbatim contemporary Australian theatre piece April’s Fool by David Burton. Directed by Ms Sharni Folland and performed at the brand new OLSH Performing Arts Centre, it told the true story of a family affected by the drug related death of their son, using the words of the family members gained through interviews.

The ensemble turned this difficult piece into a powerful play which was emotive, informative and, potentially, life changing.

Mr Ryan Hayward LATL – Visual Arts Pictured above: Principal’s Choice Award winner Brandon Luu and Mr Peter Houlihan with the awardwinning painting ‘Displaced’.

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Legally Blonde This year’s musical production Legally Blonde–The Musical was a rollercoaster ride of lively music, energetic dancing with a light hearted plot and spectacular cast. Co-produced again by the College in partnership with Our Lady Sacred Heart (OLSH), the story followed the crazy antics of Elle Woods, played by Keely Jamieson and her quest to win back her true love Warner Huntington, played by Eli Te Moni. The success of the play was largely due to the small army of staff, students and family who worked tirelessly after school for half a year to bring the play to life. Everyone involved was pleased to be back in the newly refurbished Alexander Theatre at Monash which made the performance all the more extraordinary.

Mr Andrew Murrell Drama Coordinator

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A Kidsummer Night’s Dream A Kidsummer Night’s Dream – a modern language version of the Shakespearean play of a similar name performed by Year 7 and Year 8 students. Directed by Sacré Cœur’s Ms Kate Dillon, it included twelve De La Salle students who all displayed a maturity and talent beyond their years, working creatively and co-operatively with the students from Sacré Cœur.

Mr Andrew Murrell Drama Coordinator

Production shots courtesy Red Book Photography

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Media Awards Night Each of the contributing students deserves congratulations for their efforts and commitment to creating their Year 12 Media Studies School Assessed Task (SAT).

There were a total of 18 films and two animations created, with students becoming the Director and Producer of their own finished media product. As part of the process, the students completed a Research Folio, Media Production Design Plan and two Production Exercises.

The process began in Term 1 and the final product was submitted in Term 3. The films were screened on Thursday 11 October in St Miguel Theatre. Many students worked tirelessly to ensure their production schedule went to plan and then edited the film to ensure a seamless narrative.

The process of organising, scheduling, filming and coordinating crew and cast is an intensive task and each student worked really hard to realise their initial plan and concept. Each film reflects their

Heath McCullough – Framed

individual style and personal filming interests, with many students taking inspiration from film auteurs and reflecting conventions of specific genres in order to enthral their audience.

The winners on the night were: • Best Film – Heath McCullough • Best Script – Blair Hopkins

Luka O’Brien – Coffee After 12

Joel Van Echteld – The Jar

Finn Carey – Welcome to Destination Retail

Griffin Van Laake: The Film with No Name

Fletcher Bird – Joseph

Ben Caruso – While You Sleep

• Best Director – Daniel Hart • Best Media Production Design

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• People’s Choice Award

– Fletcher Bird

Congratulations to all our Media filmmakers, and to every student who performed in and assisted with their colleague’s productions. Bravo!

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Music Outstanding performances take place every day in the music department. They are often unobserved by the wider community. It’s the bass section in the choir that anchors the repertoire in an early morning rehearsal, the student who overcomes technical challenges while performing in master class in Period 3, the guitarist who bravely conquers a complex solo in a private music lesson. Success is everywhere, even when it’s not witnessed. The trees fall in the woods.

Learning music is a slow process.

In high contrast to our daily digital environment where we access answers at the touch of a screen, in music, we must focus, slow down and take care. We work to master our tone, rhythm, expression and technique. The answers don’t come quickly, yet the return is extraordinary. The connections in the music department among students and staff is wonderful. We work together towards our goals, because we know we can’t meet them alone.

Music is a collaborative experience.

Performances this year are too many to list. With over 25 events and performances in the co-curricular calendar through the year, there are plenty of opportunities for our musicians to take the stage. Our seniors have taken the lead this year with our Saxophone Ensemble taking out third place at the prestigious Classax Competition and our VCE Band, Fletcher and the Phunk Messengers winning the Band Competition at Sacré Cœur’s French Village Fair. Another 50 students took to the stage at Hamer Hall for the ACCent on

Music Spectacular, a combined schools concert with 700 of our closest friends from ACC schools.

One of the highlights of 2018 was beating our all-time record of set up on music tour. The clock starts once the first instrument crossed the threshold of the performance venue. This year we set up in 8’17”, destroying our previous record of 8’37” (unchallenged for 8 years).

To think that a full concert band set up with chairs stands and full percussion backline can be set up in that time is incredible. What a privilege it is to work with such a terrific group of musicians!!

Thank you to the clever staff and students in the department for a wonderful year. May we never go a day with being lifted by music.

Ms Cindy Frost Music Coordinator

MUSIC CAMP Above is a souvenir from Eagle Point Primary: a sea of De La hoodies, a couple of the kids from the local school and, of course, our infamous Gary the bus driver in his red jacket who put up with 60 De La boys for four days. I dare you to find one student faking his smile in there…

This photo was taken off the back of another successful show whereby the kids would transform from a cohort of wide-eyed staring faces to a mighty marching conga machine under the sway of the sound of music.

It is spectacular watching how something we can take so easily for granted has the power to reduce people to tears, to incite them into a clapping frenzy or to simply have them sway to and fro, relaxed and carefree. That is the beauty of Music Tour: beyond all of the shenanigans

of camp life, eating carrots and super-suiting the Incredibles, it realises the amazing potential of the performer to not only increase their skills working as individuals and in a tight-knit team, but to inspire the hearts and minds of the least, the last and the lost as regards to hearing music.

TO TWO SHINING STARS I think it is more than fair to say that Ms Kelly Williams and Ms Cindy Frost have been the bulwark and pillar of the music department for… years. The entire dynamic of the music department is reflective of Ms Frost’s professional yet jocose leadership, and when she is away it is safely within the warm and appreciative hands of Ms Williams.

Who else but Ms Williams could play in a professional orchestra pit in the evenings, turn up to

7:30 am band rehearsals, teach a whole day of classes ranging from primary students to private “fluties” whilst simultaneously resisting the temptation of chocolate? Who but Ms Frost could coach a roller derby team, raise a brood of bobble heads in her office, teach a full day of classes and deal with Eli splitting five pairs of pants in a calm and professional manner? Their leaving (albeit temporarily for Ms Williams) will be felt by all at the College, and we wish them the best in all their future endeavours.

Jordan Burns (Squirrel!)

St Austin’s Arts Captain

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Music Ensembles

Concert Band

Stage Band

Back Row: D. Geddes, D. Gehrig, A. Scandrett, A. Ryan Back Row: D. Clarke, J. Thompson, D. Geddes, A. Ryan, D. Gehrig, M. O’Dwyer, N. Viscovich, N. Barrow Middle Row: T. Quin, T. Hobbins, T. Pagonis, R. Ranzolin, C. Menara, M. Harvey, B. Coonan, J. Clarke, C. Fleming Middle Row: T. Pagonis, R. Ranzolin, C. Menara, M. Harvey, B. Coonan, N. Viscovich Seated: A. Valcanas, C. Fleming, J. Thompson, F. Bird, J. Clarke, D. Clarke, N. Barrow Seated: H. Lucas, A. Mackie, B. Selkirk, J. Nguyen, A. Pearce, A. Car, A. Valcanas, B. Hunter

Percussion Ensemble

Junior Band

Brass Ensemble

Standing; N. Kateb, K. Teohaere, T. Hobbins, H. Deam Seated: H. King, J. Nguyen, R. Yogendran

Back Row : A. Tocchetto, H. Deam, H. Moore, T. Childs, H. Ford, P. Pearce, D. Park Middle Row: V. Fiorello, H. King, M. Sesuraj, O. Wong, C. Clarke, B. Hunter, C. Kopczowski, L. Coyle Seated: R. Foley, Steven Mellios, P. Gerrand, S. Pearson, Z. Maillard, J. Righetti, B. Torcasi, L. Exell

Back Row: A. Ryan, W. Ashton, G. Kopczowski, R. Ranzolin Middle Row: C. Menara, N. Viscovich, T. Pagonis, M. Herman, B. Hunter Seated: T. Martin, P. Pearse, B. Selkirk, S. Herdman, L. Coyle

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College Choir

Back Row: H. McInneny, A. Kopczowski, W. Ashton, M. Herman, T. Hobbins, T. Andrewartha Middle Row: W. Orton, E. McCann, C. Ryan, E. John, S. Fernandes, M. Barnett, T. Martin Seated: K. Teohaere, J. Nguyen, B. Macarone, B. Selkirk, C. McMahon, B. McLisky, L. Coyle

Back Row: J. Pavlou, M. O’Dwyer, L. Gehrig, D. Gehrig, B. Sahin, A. Ryan, D. Van den Berg Middle Row: T. Quin, J. Thompson, E. Te Moni, C. Ahearn, J. Barnard, O. Barr, B. Gibson, Seated: F. Bird, C. Fleming, B. Coonan, M. Harvey, C. Fitzharris, N. Barrow, H. McInneny

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String Ensemble

Flute Ensemble

Saxophone Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Back Row: P. Orlando, D. Van den Berg Seated: J. Fernando, B. Gibson, T. Seddon

A. Mackie, A. Car, A. Pearce

Ms P. Karahalios, D. Clarke, J. Thompson, M. Harvey, J. Burns Seated: H. King, J. Gorman

Standing: A. Martello, J. Nikitas, W. Gorman, S. Martin Seated: H. King, J. Gorman

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Visual Arts Gallery

Jasper White

Luke Side

Luke Side

Fin Knowles

Alex Riley

Oliver Moore

Alex Riley

Year 9 Ceramics

Jasper White

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Heath

Sebastian Mannix

Lachlan Kappa

Year 9 Art

Benjamin Brownhill

Year 5 and 6 Art

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Visual Arts/Photography

Thomas Andrewartha

Jacques Ludekens

Brock Augustynski

Finn Campbell

Peter Pearse

Sebastian Bowen

Peter Alexopoulos

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Santino Trimboli

Max Tinkler

Rex Wood

Luke Cataldo

William Duncan

Paul Viera

Peter Alexopoulos

Jack Topp

Sam Hogan

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Studio Arts

Max Mackie

Patrick Stanhope

Left and below: Brandon Luu Principal’s Choice Award Winner 2018

Louis Power

Max Mackie

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Adam Scandrett

Alexander Mascarin

Brandon Luu

Benjamin Bizarri

Kosta Emmanuell

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ACC Golf

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ACC Football

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Sport Report Breaking from the traditional format of sports reports I would like to present a summary of each sport in order to highlight the successes in each area.

ACC CRICKET De La Salle has become the powerhouse of ACC cricket over the last decade and at time of print our Year 7, 9 and 10 teams are all well placed to compete in finals this season. Unfortunately our 1st XI were not able to replicate last year’s success and were bundled out by a strong St Bernard’s team in a semifinal. Next year will see our next generation of cricketers travel to Sri Lanka to ensure our cricket program grows even stronger.

ACC TENNIS De La Salle enjoyed a solid year on the tennis courts. Traditionally a sport where results have not

been overwhelmingly strong this year saw some outstanding results without reaching any major finals.

Our senior team were well led by Harry Wolsteholme and Jack BruceSmith won the majority of his senior rubbers playing in the number one position.

ACC VOLLEYBALL Our volleyball teams struggle against the power colleges in this sport.

Our lack of experienced players shows when pitted against some of the best volleyball school teams in Australia. We need to develop these teams in the future to compete against the better teams in the ACC. ACC SOCCER Our ACC soccer season was undoubtedly highlighted by our senior Division 2 Premiership. It has been a long time since we have won senior honours in soccer and it was

great reward for Mr Peppe Di Ciccio and his players after a great deal of preparation went into this team. The team was well led by Panos Menidis and striker Jonathan Avgeridis was at times unstoppable.

ACC FOOTBALL It’s been a long time since a 1st XVIII premiership at De La Salle with our last flag being in 2008.

We approached 2018 with what we believed to be a strong list but unfortunately injuries to key players and TAC Cup commitments derailed our season. The Year 7 team struggled early but came home with a wet sail and some solid wins to build on in 2019.

ACC BASKETBALL Highlighted by a Year 8 appearance in a grand final basketball enjoyed a solid year. Our much-hyped senior team didn’t quite live up to expectations after Captain Sean MacDonald was unavailable due to injury. Our Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 teams enjoyed very good years and will look to bank some flags in the future.

with a dominant display in taking out the premiership. The seniors were unlucky losing Australian U17 representative Elias Fernandez to a broken arm early in the season.

ACC TABLE TENNIS The sport keeps growing at De La Salle with the results becoming more competitive each year. Some of our best players had dominant seasons including Declan Foley in Year 11 and Michael Yuen from Year 8.

ACC HOCKEY

ACC GOLF

Hockey has become the beacon of ACC sports at the College with the 1st XI, Year 7 and Year 8 teams playing off in Grand Finals and our Year 9 and Year 10 teams finishing close contenders in their respective competitions. The Year 7’s completed an undefeated season

The Golf teams continued De La’s dominance in this sport taking out the junior championship and finishing second in the seniors. With most of the junior team moving into the seniors in 2019 we look forward to another title in 2019.

CARNIVAL SPORTS Solid efforts in the carnival sports for 2018 but most certainly highlighted by our great effort in winning the Division 1 Swimming Carnival in 2018. A magnificent effort by all the swimmers to win our first title since 1996.

Finally, a big thank you to the many coaches who supported the program in 2018. Your hard work in preparing all our teams to compete at their very best is much appreciated.

Mr Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator

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ACC Athletics

2018 was a solid year for Track and Field. The squad experienced an increase in levels of participation, and training sessions were very well attended in the lead up to this year’s carnival.

The De La Salle College Track and Field team finished sixth in 2018 but only 15 points separated us from second place. Our Under 19s won their age group continuing on from many years of dominating this particular age group. We finished

second in the Senior Cup, pipped marginally by carnival winners Parade College.

There were some outstanding performances on the day beginning with our athlete of the year Liam Halloran who won the 3000m, 1500m and 800m open events in a treble that I have not witnessed in my time involved in the ACC. Other winners included Lachlan Menara with an open double in the long and triple jump, William Bitmead in the U17s High Jump, Angus Edgar

for the third year in a row in the U15s Hurdles, Joseph Lloyd Under U17s hurdles and 1500m runners Alexander MacFarlane (U13s) and Jack Forer (U15s).

Mr Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator

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ACC Basketball

Senior Basketball A Team Standing: T. Marshall, P. Bohan, B. Robinson, L. Beaton.

Front Row: J. Foltynowicz, B. Richter, D. Tompa, N. Tsihrintzis, R. O’Meara.

Senior Basketball B Team Standing: B. Brownhill, J. Paul, A. Perri, T. Lyngberg, L. Halloran.

Kneeling: J. Williams, A. Galgani, L. Menara, M. Skehan, B. Schweigert.

Year 10 Basketball A Team

Year 10 Basketball B Team

Standing: B. Reed, O. Schwab, A. Lewis, D. Quitt, K. Hillemacher Kneeling: S. Lanigan, A. McGaw, N. Martinz, B. Higgins, O. Deam

Standing: L. Mackintosh, J. MacKinnon, Z. Cripps, L. Cubbin, J. Lawless, Kneeling: H. Jack, H. Mahon, L. Graffeo, S. Ho

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ACC Basketball

Year 9 Basketball A Team

Year 8 Basketball A Team

Year 7 Basketball A Team

Top Row: Mr L. Kenealy (coach), D. Sauer, B. Boscacci, A. Yaksich, L. Doyle, X. Geddes, L. Liakakos.

Kneeling: M. Simmons, N. Scollo, L. Cain, S. Hynes, H. Lucas, O. Williams.

Standing: M. Gruzewski, A. Kerr, G. Wardlaw, Mr M. Wilson (coach) Seated: L. Lyngberg, D. Prezens, M. Prezens, M. Miller

Standing: R. McDonough (coach), A. Sutherland, L. Lowe, S. Vayenas, C. Clarke Seated: J. Pickles, W. Frawley, K. Barba, R. Barry, B. Marinelli

Year 9 Basketball B Team

Year 8 Basketball B Team

Year 7B Basketball B Team

Top Row: Mr L. Kenealy (coach), K. Hocevar, L. Ellem, Z. Cumberlidge, S. Anderson, M. Bragagnolo, J. Forer Kneeling: S. McNidder, O. Harding, D. Kaminaris, C. Algeri, W. Dwyer, H. McAuliffe.

Standing: H. Bird, P. Baker, A. Liakakos, D. Carver, A. McKenzie, Mr M. Wilson (coach) Seated: S. Camara, J. Besnard, K. Maurice, O. Kerr, B. Miller

Standing: Mr R. McDonough (coach), J. Gorman , G. Russo, N. Kennedy, E. Pickering Seated: L. Harris, F. Harding , D. Martin, J. Lanigan, C. Besnard

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ACC Chess De La Salle Chess in 2018 has definitely moved forward on the board, with the hard work of our Chess Captain Ethan Tambimuttu, working alongside our ACC Coaches Mr Larry Evans and Mr Justin Bourke.

The enthusiasm of a game of wits between colleagues started with wonderful turn out at Founder’s Day where students of various levels showed their skills out in the yard in the middle of all the wonderful festivities.

The interest of students followed into Lunchtime Chess with students training and socialising ready for the next event that awaited. Event results to highlight for the year are as follows: · The Annual “Evans” House Cup2018 Champions was St Edwin’s House · ACC Junior Intermediate Division 1 Champions

· State Finals (Middle Years) 9th · Qualifying for Nationals An incredible year of results especially to our Intermediate Teams making it all the way to Nationals, giving some great role models for chess in the coming years. A special shout out to students who performed so well this year: Joshua Fernando, Daniel Pertile, Lachlan Wong, Marcus Herman, Kevin Xie, Connor Franes, Prince Thomas, Spencer Franes.

Senior Chess Team Standing: J. Hunter, S. Gardiner, M. Collier De La Salle would like to Seated: J. Van Echteld, A. Loo Yong Kee, acknowledge our Chess E. Tambimuttu (Captain) Coach Larry Evans who will be hanging up his boots after We wish Larry all the best with his guiding De La Salle Teams since future endeavours and look forward 1995. Larry has been an inspiration to keeping the reign of his legacy to Chess Sector and the students intact. truly recognise his fantastic work.

Mr Justin Bourke

Chess Coordinator

ACC Intermediate De La Salle “Kings” Team winning the Division 1 Intermediate Open at Parade College

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ACC Golf

Junior Golf Team

Senior Golf Team

Mr K. Stokes (coach), T. Seddon, L. Wardle, T. Stewart, E. Manakis, W. Purdie, M. Yuen, K. Teohaere, J. Yuen, J. Flynn

L. Wardle, W. Purdie, J. Webb, K. Soliven, M. Yuen, Z. Mulholland, K. Teohaere, Mr K. Stokes (coach)

The De La Salle Golf Team competed at the Northern Golf Club which hosted the 2018 ACC Open Golf Tournament. 79 golfers teed off in foggy conditions. As the day progressed, the fog lifted, as the golfers too raised their game hoping to set a score to challenge for the overall title.

congratulate the team on not only another fantastic performance but also on the way they conducted themselves throughout the day. I would encourage all golfers at the College to try out for next year’s team and I look forward to the students trying to go one better in 2019.

The Division 1 title was a tight contest with only 13 shots separating the first four schools. It was St Joseph’s Geelong with a score of 321 who prevailed by five shots, with De La Salle on 326 and St Bede’s on 332 rounded out the top three.

The team has performed extremely well over many years and it was

another great performance to finish a close second. The team consisted of seven players, with the top four scores from each team combined to form the final team score.

The 2018 team members were Zachary Mulholland (Year 12), Kristoff Soliven (Year 11), Joshua Webb (Year 11), William Purdie (Year 10), Levi Wardle (Year 9), Kaimana Teohaere (Year 9) and Michael Yuen (Year 8).

The team had some fantastic individual performances on the day.

Kristoff Soliven (81), Joshua Webb (83) and Zachary Mulholland (84) had great rounds and I would like to make a special mention to William Purdie for receiving the best score in Division 1 (78) at the ACC Open Golf Championship. I would like to

Finally, thank you to Zachary Mulholland who captained the team

extremely well in 2018. He leads by example and conducts himself in a very mature manner. Zac always shows great sportsmanship on the golf course. I would like to wish him, and all our talented golfers, all the best in their future sporting endeavours.

Mr Ken Stokes Senior Golf Coach

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ACC Cricket

Senior Cricket 1st XI Team Standing: : Mr P. Larsen (Coach), H. Hyslop (Captain), J. Reed, Z. Raymond, O. Bradley, P. Traczewski, R. Drummond (ViceCaptain), S. Mahon Kneeling: J. Williams, A. Grey, L. Jenkins, J. Still, M. Walker Absent: A. Dentesano, T. Kelly

SENIOR CRICKET

The 1st XI campaign for 2018 was one that, whilst the ultimate success of a premiership was not achieved, was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful experience for all involved.

The team reached the semi-final unbeaten, sitting top of the table, but we needed a number of things to go right on the day to beat a strong

Senior Cricket 2nd XI Team

Year 10 Cricket Team

Standing: Mr Marty Rhoden (coach), L. Bonato, W. Mendes, A. Feola, T. Lyngberg, A. Camm, Mr. T. Cairnes (Assistant Coach) Kneeling: J. Webb, N. Condon, A. Sioukas, J. Thorn (Captain), A. Dentesano, A. Riley, B. Loughnan

Standing: Mr J. Edgar (coach), J. Oakes, B. Reed, E. Manakis, J. Wiseman, E. Baulch, N. Martinz Seated: B. Higgins, T. Stewart, H. Carver, T. Docherty, J. Heriot

St Bernard’s outfit at Waverley Oval, and who would be the deserved eventual premiers.

Despite defeat in the semi-final where we were just simply outplayed on the day, we did exceptionally well as a team to get there and improved and learned a great deal as a result.

The 2nd XI also played strong cricket throughout, winning three of their six games, narrowly missing finals in fifth position. Jay Thorn’s work as

Captain was exceptional, organising a team to play week to week.

Players from both sides represented the College in an exemplary fashion and, as 1st XI Captain, it has been a privilege and pleasure to see each individual develop and grow as a cricketer over the course of the 2018 season.

Hugh Hyslop 1st XI Captain

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Year 9 Cricket Team

Year 8A Cricket Team

Year 7B Cricket Team

Top Row: J. Forer, T. Mann, L. Liakakos, C. Ryan Middle Row: T. Welling, J. Miller, S. Anderson, J. Stacey, M. Getley, Mr G. Barnes (coach) Seated: S. Wagland, H. Carlin, W. Dwyer, O. Harding, J. Francis

Top Row: P. Maillard, R. Howard, H. Martin, T. Childs, S. MacNamara, G. McLaughlin Middle Row: Mr T. Cairnes (coach), L. Cornell, M. Gruzewski, C. Gaiardo, D. Curnow, D. Shelley, Mr M. Wilson (coach) Front Row: D. Carver, A Liakakos, O. Malki, K. Abeyesekera, J. Tyquin, M. Miller

Back Row: J. Fowler, N. Caruso, N. Kennedy, L. Stacey, C. McInerney Middle Row: Mr R. McDonough (coach), F. Martinez, S. Tormey, H. Cornell, J. Fisicaro, L. Guiliano Seated: D. Spicuglia, G. O’Donnell, W. Walker, E. Pickering, A. Santilli

Year 8B Cricket Team

Year 7A Cricket Team

Top Row: Back Row: L. McNamara, B. King, J. Arthur, L. Lyngberg, J. Harper Middle Row: B. Wayman, A. Pearce, J. Pabst, J. Zitzen, Mr M. Jones (coach) Front Row: D. Prezens, W. Bruce. K. Maurice, S. Leong, M. Prezens

Top Row: R: Barry, M. Martinz, H. Brady, L. Lloyd, W. McCormack Standing: Mr B. Paine (coach), L. Healy (Captain), S. Cross, J. Ryan, M. Haberfield, E. Macbeth Seated: H. Lanigan, F. Harding, J. Lanigan, R. Shaw, A. Kenny

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ACC Cross Country Cross Country achieved a fifth place finish and an improvement on 2017.

The future looks promising after our U13’s won their age group convincingly. Cross Country Captain Liam Halloran led from the front by easily accounting for his open age competitors with a dominant display.

Jack Forer in the U15’s was our next best performer with a top five finish.

Congratulations to all athletes on representing the College with pride and determination in 2018 and we look forward to your continued involvement in 2019. To our departing senior athletes especially captains Liam Halloran, Lachlan Menara and Dalton Di Medio thank you for your efforts over the past six years.

Mr Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator

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ACC Cross Country

Senior Cross Country Team

U17 Cross Country Team

U16 Cross Country Team

Standing: Mr T. Cairnes (coach), D. Stamboultgis, K. Morgenthaler, J. Reed, C. Vandergriff, L. Halloran (Captain), Mr K. Mannix (coach), Mr M. Wilson (coach) Bottom Left-Right: Mr P. Larsen (coach), W. Moloney-Morton, S. Mannix, D. Trewarn, A. McLean, M. Pulvirenti

Standing: A. Perri, A. Digby, S. McDonough, W. McDonell, N. Bufalo Kneeling: T. Potiris , F. Knowles, J. Lloyd, B. Richter

Standing: Mr M. Wilson (coach), H. Hawker, B. Reed, L. Mackintosh, B. Boscacci, O. Schwab, Kneeling: C. Manera, T. Docherty, K. Hillemacher, I. Lewis, A. May

U15 Cross Country Team

U14 Cross Country Team

U13 Cross Country Team

Standing: Mr T. Cairnes (coach), S. Hadaway, G. Melios, L. Liakakos, J. Forer, J. Stacey Kneeling: H. Pietsch, J. Orrell, H. Lucas, D. Prezens, M. Prezens, S. McNidder

Standing: Mr K. Mannix (coach), R. Howard, O. Malki, M. Gruzewski, D. Curnow Sitting: J. Cumberlidge, B. McLisky, M. Miller, P. Pearse, S. Bunnik, D. Martin

Back Row: J. Lloyd, C. Eaton, B. Hunter, L. Healy, E. Hermus.

Front: R. Shaw, A. MacFarlane, A. Axaris, E. Macbeth

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ACC Football SENIOR FOOTBALL Senior Football this year was a largely unsuccessful one on the field with both the firsts and seconds missing the finals.

Senior 1st XVIII Team Top Row: E. Buzza, R. O’Meara, J. Paul, J. Beaton, P. Bohan (Captain), T. Deane-Johns, E. Powell, K. Bloomfield Middle Row: M. Moolman, N. Caruso, J. Thorn, C. Roberts, H. Hyslop, J. Williams, J. Lloyd, J. Foltynowicz, A. Digby, J. May, D. Di Medio, Mr P. Larsen (coach) Seated: T. Fogarty, N. Bufalo, S. Fernandez, D. Edwards, J. White, A. Pinna, C. Manaveris, K. Morgenthaler

Senior 2nd XVIII Team Top Row: Mr T. Cairnes (assistant coach), T. Lyngberg, Z. Raymond (Captain), L. Halloran, B. Robinson, C. Vandergriff, A. Camm, L. Side, D. Biviano Middle: Mr D. Alexander (coach), T. Kelly, D. Tompa, L. Bonato, B. Richter, W. Canning, H. Attard, M. Gashi, Mr P. Harrup (coach) Seated: L. Jenkins, C. Dib, S. Paine, J. Webb, T. Webb, J. Still, W. Cavey, T. Shannon

The 2nd XVIII had reasonable success, finishing just outside the finals with three wins and three losses. They delivered some great performances against good opposition with the highlight being a hard-fought six point win on the road over Whitefriars. Stand out performers in the 2nd XVIII for the year included Joel May, Oliver Ryan and Daniel Tompa.

The 1st XVIII had a year to forget. While they were competitive most games, they just didn’t have the depth of St Joseph’s Geelong or the finishing class of of St Bernard’s. The players that made themselves available for every fixture must be commended, as they did themselves and the College proud. Unfortunately, there were just not enough of these players and only managed the bare 18 players away at St Joseph’s Ferntree Gully, a game we lost by only 15 points. One wonders if we had of had the committment from all players whether the season would have been a more successful one. Standout players for the 1st XVIII included Patrick Bohan, Tom Fogarty, Joshua Paul and Declan Edwards.

Special thanks must go to all the coaches and support staff for giving up their time for Tuesday morning training and their guidance and expertise on Wednesday afternoons.

Mr Peter Larsen Football Coach

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Year 10 Football Team

Year 9 Football A Team

Top Row: L. Mackintosh, O. Deam, J. MacKinnon, J. Wiseman, H. Hawker Middle Row: Mr M. Rhoden (coach), T. Quin, T. Simpson, N. Martinz, H. Jack, Ms J. Stevenson (coach) Seated: T. Docherty, S. Kelliher, B. Higgins, S. Ho, H. Reed

Top Row: E. McMahon, A. Edgar, L. Doyle, X. Geddes, M. Simmonds, S. McNidder, J. Forer Middle Row: S. Mullholland, L. Cain, J. Miller, A. Kelly, B. Rogers, W. Dwyer, Mr T. Cairnes (assistant coach) Seated: A. Sheedy, O. Harding, H. McAuliffe, H. Pietsch, P. Bohan, A. Murray, C. Algeri Absent: Mr L. Kenealy (coach)

Year 9 Football B Team Top Row: C. Semaan, J. Beddoe, P. Thompson, T. Martin, S. Anderson, L. Lorandi, H. Boothey Middle Row: Ms N. Mairs (coach), J. Francis, E. Sinnott, J. Semaan, T. MacFarlane, M. Stephenson, Mr G. Barns (coach) Seated: A. Kim, K. Rossiter, A. Andaloro, C. Corrigan, E. John, W. Khan, M. Barnett

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ACC Football

Year 8 Football A Team Top Row: G. Wardlaw, M. Gruzewski, P. Maillard, H. Martin, A. Di Medio, A Liakakos, D. Carver, O. Malki Middle Row: R. Yogendran, R. Howard, A. McKenzie, L. Cornell, C. Gaiardo, J. Harper, L. Lyngberg, Ms E. Fairclough (coach), Mr M. Chippendale (coach) Seated: D. Curnow, M. Prezens, H. Bird, N. Carr-Mackenzie, J. Cumberlidge, D. Prezens, M. Miller, K. Loughnan, P. Baker

Year 7 Football A Team Top Row: B. Marinelli, P. Russell, H. Brady, L.Lowe, C., Clarke, L. Lloyd, F. Butt Middle Row: J. Ryan, W. McCormack, T. Purcell, E. Hermus, R. Barry, L. Healy, M. Haberfield, W. Tucek, J. Stewart, S. Cross, Mr P. Crellin (coach) Front: J. Pickles, J. McPhee, J. Lanigan, F. Harding, H. Lanigan, E. Macbeth, P. Gerrand, J. Fisicaro, A. Campbell

Year 8 Football B Team

Year 7 Football B Team

Top Row: J. Zitzen, C. Eaton, I. Yiannakou, B. King, C. O’Meara, C. Spears, L. Kennedy.

Middle Row: Mr T. Cairnes (coach), R. Eldering, B. McLisky, B. Miller, A. McLaughlin, J. Tyquin, L. McNamara, P. Orlando, M. McArdle.

Seated: K. Maurice, W. Richards, T. Martin, W. Orton, J. Besnard, W. Green, M. Campana.

Top Row: X. Campbell, H. Ashton, S. Vayenas, R. Finestone, A. Sutherland, J. Ganas, M. Martinz, A. Lambardaridas-Homan Middle Row: Mr T. Cairnes (coach), L. Greening, D. Spicuglia, M. Zicman, M. Gashi, N. Caruso, S. Tormey, H. McGindle, J. Cauchi, G. Gauci Seated: R. Shaw, D. Martin, A. Martinez, J. Miles, W. Frawley, A. Axaris, S. Valeri, C. Besnard

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ACC Swimming — De La Salle College takes the Championship It has been a long time since our last ACC Swimming Championship but this year’s team made an emphatic statement. Captains Angus McLean and Ben Richter led a very strong squad under coach Guy Eylon and held a convincing lead against long-standing rivals Whitefriars. De La Salle College won three age-group titles, the three divisional cups (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) and subsequently were named Aggregate Champions.

Many of our swimmers produced personal best performances on the night and a number broke ACC records. Noah Millard swimming in the Open 200m Freestyle event got the team off to a flying start in the first event of the evening, breaking the ACC record and winning the event convincingly. He also broke the U16 50m backstroke record.

Campbell Freeman swimming in the U17 age group broke the 50m Freestyle record.

The most convincing swim of the night belonged to our U16 50m relay team who smashed a record that has stood since 1999. The team bettered the previous mark by four seconds. Our new coach Mr Guy Elyon and assistant coach and Old Collegian, Mr Liam Kelliher (2016) prepared the team brilliantly

and Captains Angus McLean and Benjamin Richter were fantastic leaders throughout the campaign.

Mr Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator

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ACC Hockey

Senior Hockey Team Standing: D. Edwards, J. White, A. McLean, J. Reed, J. Lloyd, H. Sutherland, Mr J. Edgar (coach) Seated: M. Walker, Z. Mulholland, P. Menidis, E. Yeates (Captain), C. Roberts, T. Krogh, Z. Alexandropoulos Absent: Ms L. Phibbs (coach)

SENIOR HOCKEY

The Senior Hockey team was full of confidence, convinced that we were ready and able to take the ACC premiership.

We started the 2018 campaign off well with a solid win against St Bede’s, a team we hadn’t managed to beat previously. The win set the standard for our upcoming games.

We moved on to play Parade, Mazenod and St Joseph’s managing to score 33 goals to only one against in these four matches. We were undefeated and supremely confident, with only two games left in the home and away season. We knew the last games would test us, as were to confront some of the toughest competition in the ACC. The juggernaut moved forward, beating Emmanuel by a goal in a seven goal thriller, but fell in our

Year 9 Hockey Team Standing: R. Pires, J. Kane, J. Stacey, D. Geddes, C. Ryan, B. Hunter, Mr A. Wozencroft (coach) Seated: X. Fernandez, C. Fleming, H. Pancholi, A. Fitzgerald, S. Hadaway, D. Gardiner, J. Salmon

first loss of the year to a feisty St Bernard’s side.

After losing key players to injuries we knew that the finals were going to be difficult, but we made the most of our opportunities and took out Whitefriars in the semi-final, sending us into the 2018 senior hockey Grand Final against St Bernard’s. At the prestigious State Netball Hockey Centre we prepared to represent the Blue and Gold for the last time.

We could not get into stride in the first half, conceding two goals. We surged forward, convinced that the pennant was still a chance.

However, St Bernard’s were just too good, scoring two more goals in the second half. We congratulate them for their premiership and settle for ‘second best’ team in the ACC in 2018.

Elliot Yeates Captain

Year 8 Hockey Team Back Row: A. Pearce, A. Hrelja, H. Ford, G. McLaughlin, C. Alexandropoulos Middle Row: Ms G. Skinner (coach), J. Shaw, J. Atamian, C. Gaiardo, R. Howard, A. Di Medio, Mr J. Edgar (coach) Seated: J. Gullifer, H. Moloney, I. Cataldo, T. Dyer, S. Leong, O. Boulter

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Year 7 Hockey Premiers The Year 7 ACC Hockey Team played off in the Grand Final against Salesian College.

After a tight first half De La Salle played their best team game of the season to finish the match comprehensive 5-1 winners.

Five different goal scorers demonstrated the depth of talent in this squad. It is a credit to our young men the way they have

represented the College and played throughout the season, always humble of their talents and respectful to their opposition and match officials.

Mr Shane Mackintosh Year 7 Hockey Coach

YEAR 8 HOCKEY

The Year 8 ACC Hockey Team played off in their Grand Final against St Bede’s. We went into the match as the underdogs, as St Bede’s were undefeated for the season.

St Bede’s started fast and within minutes had scored their first goal.

We managed to equalise. However, St Bede’s were quick to jump ahead and take advantage of De La having a player sent off. At half time we were 2-1 down. The second half was very competitive, however, St Bede’s proved too strong on the day. The final score was 3-1, but as so often happens in sport, the score does not reflect how well we played.

The De La team demonstrated great determination and persistence, fighting to the end. Our young men showed great leadership and teamwork, and respect for the winning team.

Miss Georgia Skinner Year 8 Hockey Coach

Back Row: C. McInerney, L. Lloyd Middle Row: Mr S. Mackintosh (coach), S. Hopkins, L. Stacey, B. Hunter, (Captain) S. Fernandez, E. Ashe Seated: J. Ryan, A. Axaris, L. Healy, A. MacFarlane, T. Purcell, A. Skutela Absent: D. Georges, C. Henry, R. Hayashi

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ACC Soccer

Senior Soccer Team - Division 2 Title Winners

Year 10 Soccer Team

Top Row: J. Dal Broi, C. Milonas, S. Synnott, C. Iramiyan, N. Nicolaou, B. Luu Middle Row: P. Di Ciccio, M. Lay, J. Agius, J. Avgeridis, G. Vlahos, P. Stanhope, D. Stamboultgis Seated: D. Henriques-Gomes, P. Menidis, A. Valamparampil, J. Dawod, S. Beehre, T. Potiris

Top Row: S. Zampogna, F. Campbell, E. Manakis, J. Ranzolin, L. Zha Middle Row: Mr M. Hall (coach), C. D’Amelio, B. Maher, E. Iramiyan, D. Drossos, L. Simcocks Seated: J. Kartsaklis, N. Trusler, A. Valcanas, P. Viera, A. Ranzolin, L. Healey

De La’s 2018 ACC Senior Soccer team had an extremely successful season taking out the Division 2 title. The season proved to be very difficult for all the boys with four wins, two draws and one loss the team finished second overall going into the finals series. After losing to St Joseph’s Ferntree Gully during the season 5-2 the team showed their determination to go all the way by convincingly beating them 3-0. Then it was the final against Mazenod who they drew to during the season 2-2. After a nerve-wracking first half and De La being denied the opening goal by an offside, both teams went into the break at 0-0.

After a shaky start to the second half the chances started flowing for De La who eventually broke through with Dillon Henriques-Gomes scoring. After this the floodgates opened for the team with Jonothan Avgeridis scoring four goals to seal a 5-0 victory to take home the title.

This is senior ACC soccer’s best finish in the past 20 years.

Massive credit must be given to our coach, Mr Di Ciccio who organised training every Tuesday morning, was there for every game and motivated the team to win every game. Thanks to the whole team and Mr Di Ciccio for a great season.

Panos Menidis Senior Soccer Captain

Year 9 Soccer Team Top Row: L. Pegoli, T. Mann, J. Finestone, G. Mellios, S. Hadaway Middle Row: Mr N. Yates (coach), N. Anastasiadis, J. Orrel, C. Goumas, M. Michaelides Seated: E. Ferentinos, K. Xie, W. Reegan, H. Fazio, J. Pascal-Therios

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Year 8 Soccer A Team

Year 7 Soccer A Team

Top Row: A. Abeyagoonasekera, B. Gallo, T. Crossley, T. Dyer, J. Shaw.

Middle Row: Mr J. Edgar, E. Vo, J. Hill, M. Yuen, I. Cataldo Seated: W. Roker, H Kostarakis, N Catis, R Dargon, A. Puopolo

Top Row: J. Bell, C. Pedruco, R. Di Nardo, G Candott, L. Zivanic Middle Row: Mr R. McDonough (coach), H. Alves, G. Kocolis, K. Barba, J. Litsas, A. Teo, L. Hatzikourtis Seated: N. Ramagnano, Y. James, J. Valcanas, N. Ranzolin, N. Ling, A. Skutela

Year 8 Soccer B Team Back Row: H. Ford, T. Guillemain, T. Childs, C. Interdonato Middle Row: O. Di Tella, C. Psirris, S. Bunnik, J. Pabst, L. Di Tella, A. Tochetto Seated: K. Abeyesekera D. Shelly, S. MacNamara, C. Karamitos, Y. Iramiyan

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Year 7 Soccer B Team Back Row: Back: J. Webb, P. Healy, L. Scillio, S. Galvez, O. Edmonds Middle: Ms L. Phibbs (coach), G. Mitsas, A. Galvans, L. Zivanic, J. Larkin, H. Cornell Seated: G. Kelaart, J. Ranca, A. MacFarlane, L. Dussuyer, B. Blanco, O. Sahin

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Victorian Interschool Snowsports

De La Salle College competed in the 2018 Interschool Snowsports Championship in ski and snowboard cross events. The students were again very enthusiastic about snow sports and have participated for more than 20 years. The week brings the group together-living in close refined accommodation in a lodge required considerable tolerance when cooking meals and getting organised for the next days skiing. De La Salle’s results in the Championship didn’t compete with the expertise and technology displayed by some other alpine schools. However, the satisfaction De La Salle team members displayed as they crossed the finish line and the announcer called out their name, school and finishing time was reward enough for their efforts.

Snowboarders: Max Moolman, Harry Bird, Nathan Giorlando Skiiers: Mason Powell, Thomas Martin, Elan Crowe, Nikolas Viscich, Benjamin Doolan, Edward McCarthy, Harrison Carver, Will Martin, Kelvin Hocevar, Oliver Corbet, Miller Campbell, Dylan Carver, Max Gruzewski, Benjamin Wayman Mr Andrew Clements Snowsports Coach

Weightlifting

Weightlifting Team Standing: Mr N. Yates (coach), C. Zago. M. Kovacevic Seated: T. Easton. M. Damches. S. Crough

De La Salle had another successful year in Weightlifting in 2018. The De La team retained their Victorian State Champions title and therefore obtained their overall status as the strongest Secondary Weightlifting Team at a State Level.

Although we had a condensed team this year of five students, all competed and performed well enough to record personal best lifts, and three lifters were rewarded with silverware to take home.

Max Kovacevic, Year 9, in his third tournament, recorded a personal best for his clean and jerk lift, Samuel Crough, Year 9, in only his second official tournament recorded

a personal best and took out the state title in his age group. Thomas Easton, Year 10, was also rewarded with a state title and Matthew Damches, Year 12, who is the present Australian title holder for his age group, took out the Male Lifter of the Tournament.

De La Salle continues to maintain its successful grip on the top spot in Secondary Boys’ Weightlifting and the team will work hard to maintain the high standard and looking forward to another successful year next year.

Mr Nigel Yates Weighifting Coach

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ACC Table Tennis SENIOR TABLE TENNIS Led by our Captain, Harry Wolstenholme, the 2018 Senior Table Tennis team kicked off the season with a narrow loss of 7-8 against our rival, St Bede’s. After some close losses against the likes of Parade and Mazenod, we took our first win, destroying Emmanuel College in a 14-1 victory.

Senior Table Tennis Team Standing: M. Collier, J. Wiedemann, D. Foley, O. McCann, M. Mackie Seated: G. Kostakos, E. Tambimutu, H. Wolstenholme, J. Lagastes, O. Bott

Our last match against St Bernard’s was fought valiantly and we managed to hold our own, winning four out of the ten singles. In a thrilling conclusion our opponents overcame our team winning three out of the five doubles matches, ultimately finishing the match with a 9-6 victory to our opponents. Our most notable individual performance was our star player, Declan Foley, winning six out of his six singles matches. Our Captain, Harry Wolstenholme, also proved himself worthy of the role winning five out of his six singles matches. Overall, the team showed what Captain Harry describes as “fair spirit” across the season.

A big thanks to Mr Ryan and Mr Gustincic for their continuous support and hard work.

Year 10 Table Tennis Team Standing: Mr M. Gustincic (coach), N. Wooldridge, A. May, A. Valcanas, H.Reid, C. Menara Seated: J. Lewis, W. Purdie, C. Woods-Scamporlino, J. Oh, J. Stefanoski

Max Mackie, Senior Table Tennis Player

Year 9 Table Tennis Team

Year 8 Table Tennis Team

Year 7 Table Tennis Team

Standing: K. Rossiter, A. Mackie, J. Miller, L. Wardel, W. Ashton, J. Fernando, Mr N. Yates (coach) Seated: H. Hayashi, G. Batziakas, S. Pickering, S. Fernandes, D. Neaves, E. Anderson

Standing: Mr P. Crellin (coach), J. Pabst, B. Gallo, T. Childs, M. Yuen, V. Boyd, N. Catis, V. Fiorello Seated: K. Loughnan, R. Dargan, K. Abeyesekera, D. Tucker, D. Park, D. Shelley

Back Row: M. Gashi, L. Guiliano, N. Ranzolin, H. Alves Middle Row: Mr S. Buckley (coach), G. Kocolis, E. Hermus, H. Ashton, S. Mardling; P. Healy Seated: K. Le, O. Ayling; A. Kenny, Z. Said, L. Dusseyer, G. O’Donnell

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ACC Tennis SENIOR TENNIS The ACC Senior Tennis team had many ups and downs throughout its quick-fire six round season but overall was an eventful and successful season for all our players and coach. We steamed into the season with a round one victory of 12–0 against Emmanuel College but sadly fell to three straight defeats after our bye, with a 5th round extremely tight loss of seven games with six sets each to Salesian. The senior team placed 7th overall but never once gave up.

Senior Tennis Team Standing: Mr P. Di Ciccio (coach), H. Wolstenholme (Captain), R. Glass, E. Boyd Seated: J. Weidemann, O. Bott, G. Kostakos

Outstanding performances from Jack Bruce-Smith in all of his matches playing at the number one and two seed and winning 8–0 on multiple occasions alongside winning performances on many occasions by Byron Gelagin and Christopher Iramiyan which cemented the College’s tennis skill at the highest level, supported the team significantly.

Harry Wolstenholme Senior Tennis Captain

Year 10 Tennis Team Standing: C. Menara, H. Reed, N. Wooldridge, N. Houlihan, D. Christodoulopoulos.

Middle Row: Mrs M. Webster (coach), J. Nikitas, D. Frazer, T. McCarthy, T. Quin.

Seated: B. Augustynski, A. Valcanas, A. Martello, F. Boyd Absent: C. Woods-Scamporlino, J.Lewis

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Year 8 Tennis Team

Year 7 Tennis Team

Standing: G. Batziakas, W. Ashton, J. Fernando, S. Fernandes Seated: C. Kneebone, S. Hogan, S. Healy, T. Andrewartha

Top Row: E. Dunlop, T. Baxter-Spinks, D. Park Middle Row: Y. Iramiyan, V. Boyd, B. Gallo, C. Psirris. O. Boulter, Mr S. Mackintosh (coach) Seated: V. Fiorello, R. Dargan, L. Coyle, K. Loughnan

Top Row: J. Litsas, G. Russo, J. Ganas, R. Di Nardo, M. Gashi Middle row: J. Cauchi, D. Mulholland, C. Mulholland, A. Teo, H. Baum, Ms L. Phibbs (coach) Front row: L. Greening, J. Valcanas, J. Vatta, R. Hayashi, K. Le Absent: T. Bernardi

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Senior Volleyball Team

Year 10 Volleyball Team

Standing: B. Brownhill, J. Foltynowicz, E. Powell, J. Paul (Captain), P. Bohan, T. Marshall, B. Robinson, L. Halloran, A. McLean Kneeling: S. Macdonald, W. Cretella, C. Roberts, M. Moolman, J. McCormack, J. White, B. Richter, D. Di Medio, O. Moore Absent: Mr D. Alexander (coach)

Back Row: K. Hillemacher, D. Quitt, Y. Nyanjok, K. Yeates, O. Deam, A. McGaw Middle Row: P. Thomas, S. Zampogna, J. King, W. Purdie, H. Hawker Seated: T. Robinson, B. Duncan, B. Doolan, H. Mahon, J. MacKinnon, H. Jack

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Year 8 Volleyball Team

Year 7 Volleyball Team

Back Row: H. Pietsch, E. McMahon, T. Martin, X. Geddes, L. Doyle, O. Williams, O. Tyrell Middle Row: J. Orell, J. Walsh, B. Abraham, L. Connolly, K. Hocevar, J. Seeman, S. McNidder, Mr A. Clements (coach) Seated: S. Hadaway, A. Murray, L. Cain, W. Khan, H. Boothy, C. Goumas

Top Row: H. Ford, P. Baker, T. Guillemain, A. Di Medio, C. Eaton Middle Row: S. Camara, A. Abeyagoonasekera, A. McKenzie, B. Miller, M. Campbell, Mr R. Grech (coach) Seated: T. Martin, W. Green, W. Richards, N. Catis, B. McLisky

Top Row: G. Marsilli, Z. O’Keefe, C. Clarke, L. Lowe, B. Hunter, P. Russell Middle Row: Mr S. Buckley (coach), W. Flynn, M. Sesuraj, O. Wong, A. Sutherland, E. Ashe, J. Stewart Seated: B. Hallas, N. Ramagnano, O. Sahin, H. McGindle, D. Martin, S. Galvez

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Parent Network In 2018 the Parent Network has once again made a significant contribution to the development of the young men entrusted to De La Salle College. As such, the Parent Network can be proud of its volunteers as a working example of the importance of volunteer work and assistance to others.

In Term 1 is a time for welcoming new families and establishing connections within the community.

The Parent Network organised and ran several events which were well attended; a New Parents Morning Tea, the Year 7 Welcome Evening, the Primary Welcome Barbecue and a Year 8–12 Social Evening. Each of these important events involved extensive numbers of volunteer workers and, in the case of the Primary Welcome Barbecue, Mr Tim Hogan and the Year 11 VCAL students.

In Term 2 we held our popular and successful Mother’s Day Breakfast, coordinated by Mrs Cate Robertson, which involved approximately five hundred mothers and boys.

Term 3 featured the main social event of the year on 11 August

2018. The Parent Network organised a cocktail party in East Melbourne.

It was a wonderful success and the Parent Network extends its most sincere thanks to Ms Sharon Herdman, Mrs Jo McAuliffe and Mrs Cate Robertson for their hard work and dedication in making the occasion a most enjoyable evening.

The Father’s Day Breakfast was held in late August with Mr Peter Schwab, a former Hawthorn premiership player and coach, being the guest speaker. Many thanks extended to Ms Letecya Stacey and Ms Sonya Ryan for coordinating the wonderful breakfast.

The AGM for the Parent Network was held in Term 4 with Mrs Meagan Selkirk being elected President of

the Parent Network with Ms Letecya Stacey and Ms Sonya Ryan filling the remaining executive positions.

A special thanks is also extended to Mrs Meagan Selkirk and to Mr Anest Nicolaou for being secretary and treasurer respectively of the Parent Network for many years.

In conclusion I would like to thank all members of the Parent Network committee, and parent volunteers for their wonderful service and I look forward to a most enjoyable 2019.

Mr Anthony Muir Parent Network President

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Mother’s Day Breakfast The College gymnasium was filled to capacity with almost 600 excited mothers attending the annual De La Salle College Mother’s Day Breakfast.

Principal, Mr Houlihan welcomed the special guests to a sumptuous breakfast fare. There was hardly a dry eye in the room as College Captain Panos Menidis delivered his Mother’s Day speech thanking all the special women in the room for their commitment to their sons. Guests also heard from Ms Jennie Loughnan, the Operations Manager for the AFL, who has three nephews at the College. Jennie is something of a trail blazer in football.

She started her football career as a coach of an U12s side at a time when there were no women in football and went on to work tirelessly for the Old Collegians Football Association. In her current role at the AFL, Jennie is responsible for virtually everything at every game on match day.

Special thanks to Mr Anthony Muir who organised the event in behalf of the Parent Network.

Ms Kerry Martin

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Father’s Day Breakfast The College gymnasium was filled to capacity for the annual Father’s Day Breakfast. More than 500 students and fathers came together for a hearty breakfast of fresh fruit and pastries.

Triple Premiership Hawthorn player Peter Schwab was the guest of honour and entertained guests with tales of his days at the Club. The Father’s Day Breakfast, which is a wonderful opportunity for fathers to spend time with their sons, has been growing in popularity since it started and this year’s was the biggest to date.

Ms Kerry Martin

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7 Dunstan

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9 Dunstan

9 Hegarty

9 Jerome

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Austin’s 3

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Edwin’s 4

Edwin’s 5

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Leo’s 6

Mark’s 1

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Principal Mr Peter Houlihan

LATL Health and Physical Education Mr Michael Wilson

Personal Development Coordinator Ms Sarah O’Connor

Deputy Principal – Faith and Mission Mrs Rana Brogan

LATL Humanities Mrs Christine Thompson

Reporting Coordinator Miss Sarah Blaschak

Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching Mr Mark Gustincic

LATL Languages Ms Grace Giudice

Year 9 In9uiry Coordinator Ms Elizabeth O’Connell

LATL Mathematics Ms Emily Ryan

Year 4-10 Progression Coordinator Mr Lachlan Morton

LATL Religious Education Mr Chris Church

GATE Coordinator Mr Shardul Kaneria

LATL Science Mr Shardul Kaneria

KINNOULL CAMPUS

Deputy Principal – Staff and Operations Mr Tom Ryan Deputy Principal – Students Ms Lisa Harkin Director of Finance and Administration Ms Lyn McGuinness

LATL Technology Mr Warren Walker

Director of Primary School Ms Anette Phillips

LATL Visual Arts Mr Ryan Hayward

DLD Curricular Programs Miss Olivia Wenczel

Careers Advisor Mrs Caroline Fitzpatrick

DLD Student Progression Ms Lucy Russell

Outdoor Education Coordinator Mr Andrew Clements

DLD Digital Learning Mr Rob Bonnici

College Timetabler/Organiser Mr Marty Rhoden Miss Sarah Blaschak

DLD Experiential Learning Mr David Alexander Director of Students 10-12 Mr John McAlroy Director of Students 4-9 Mr Luke Kenealy Mr Andrew Wozencroft

House Sports Coordinator Mr Michael Wilson ACC Sports Coordinator Mr Jon Edgar Drama Coordinator Mr Andrew Murrell

LATL Commerce Mr Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

Education Support Coordinator Ms Kathie Holmes

LATL English Mr Ben Williamson

Music Coordinator Ms Cindy Frost Ms Kelly Williams

St Austin’s House Coordinator Mr Shane Mackintosh St Edwin’s House Coordinator Miss Jessica Stevenson St Leo’s House Coordinator Mr Michael Watty St Mark’s House Coordinator Mr Paul Harrup VET Coordinator Mr Peter Larsen VCAL Coordinator Mr Tim Hogan VCE/VCAL Progression Coordinator Ms Jodie McLaren ST AUSTIN’S HOUSE MENTORS Mr Ben Williamson Miss Ellen Cotter Ms Kerry Martin Ms Louise Thiveos Mr Paul Maxted Mrs Christine Bassili

ST EDWIN’S HOUSE MENTORS

TIVERTON CAMPUS

Mrs Georgina Dwyer Mr Ken Stokes Mr Justin Bourke Miss Sarah Blaschak Mrs Clare Kennedy Mr Peppe Di Ciccio

Year 9 Coordinator Mr Andrew Wozencroft

ST LEO’S HOUSE MENTORS Mrs Christine Thompson Miss Sarah O’Connor Ms Kath Marino Mr Graeme Lawler Mr Peter Larsen Mr Tim Hogan ST MARK’S HOUSE MENTORS Ms Janet Holden Mr Ashleigh Hoogendoorn Mr David Ellul Ms Trisha Sullivan Mrs Catherine Loft Mr Melvyn Hall

Year 8 Coordinator Mr David Happ Year 7 Coordinator Dr Melissa Walsh YEAR 9 CLASS MENTORS Benilde Ms Nicola Mairs Dunstan Ms Sharni Folland Hegarty Ms Patrice McBean Jerome Ms Emma Fairclough (T4) Roland Ms Emily Ryan

HOUSE ASSISTANTS

Solomon Mr Andy Devlin

St Austin’s Ms Sharon Richards

Vincent Mr Shaun Buckley

St Edwin’s Mr Adam Jacobs

YEAR 8 CLASS MENTORS

St Leo’s Mrs Emma D’Angelo St Mark’s Ms Marta Webster

Benilde Mr Jon Edgar Dunstan Mr Matt Jones Mr Michael Ryan Hegarty Ms Elena Brasacchio Ms Jacinta Ryan

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Jerome Mr Peter Crellin Roland Ms Aoife Bermingham Solomon Ms Christine Cooper

KINNOULL STAFF Mr Kevin Hunter Mr Adrian Matarazzo Mr Mark Sweeney Mr Warren Bardsley Mr Connor Webster Mrs Vanessa Marolda

Tiverton Front Reception Ms Michelle Lu

Mr Peter Whittenbury Mr Ian Zhou

Kinnoull Administration Staff Ms Angela Carlino

Laboratory Technicians Ms Danka Orlowski Ms Joelene Dight-Smith

Development Manager Ms Rachel Cicala Assistant Registrar Ms Tanya Claudius

Materials Technician Mr Dave Murray Mr Kevin Reid

Maintenance Mr Michael Bohan (Property Manager) Mr Steven Broughill Mr Clinton Harris Mr Rob Oldershaw

Support Br Paul Toohey

TIVERTON STAFF

Benilde Mr Ryan McDonough

Solomon Mr Chris Church

Ms Gemma Austin Mr Gerard Barns Mrs Jen Bonnici Ms Joanna Dickson Ms Joanne Graham Mr Thierry Moran Ms Elizabeth Phibbs Mrs Liliana Russo Mr Shane Slavin Mr Chas Thompson Mr Nigel Yates Ms Dale Orders Ms Jenni Spence Ms Courtney Walton

Vincent Mrs Emma D’Angelo

Principal’s PA Ms Sandy Wreford

Executive Support (S&O) Mrs Patricia D’Arcy

PRIMARY TEACHERS

Assistant Business Manager Mr Daniel McGrath

First Aid Officer Ms Kylie Upton

Education Support Teachers Mrs Eve McLellan Miss Georgina Skinner

Finance Manager Ms Anne-Maree McKernan

Kinnoull Psychologist Mr Anthony Freeman

Lasallian Youth Minister Mr Aaron Trusler

Year 5 Mr Andrew Kearns

Payroll Officer Ms Mary Kiernan

Tiverton Psychologist Ms Karina Dubroja

Music Administrator Ms Susan Jost

Year 4 Mr Michael Chippendale

Accounts Officer Ms Ellenor Harris

Digital Learning Services Mr Luke Georgiou (Manager) Mr Anthony Prescott Mr Peter Sikari Mr Stefan Wadds

Music Teachers Ms Yik Ya (Heidi) Ching Mr Paul Coyle Mr Francesco Fabris Mr Jaymee Lee Mr Matthew Lewin

Dunstan Mr Chris Fleming Hegarty Mr Larry Evans Jerome Mr Ramesh Gammune Roland Mr Adam Jacobs

Year 6 Ms Pina Sernio Mr Terry Atkins

Human Resources Coordinator Ms Nicole Paino-Green Administration Services Manager Ms Mary Georges

Communications Coordinator Ms Hermione Gilchrist College Chaplain Mrs Joan Ferguson Executive Support (F&M and S) Mrs Chris Mundy Executive Support (L&T) Ms Di Nikolakopoulos

College Archivist Ms Jessica Attard

Library Resources Mrs Rebecca Grech Mr Brian Hayes Mrs Clare Kennedy

YEAR 7 CLASS MENTORS

Alumni and Community Relations Officer Mrs Trish Woodman Ms Mary Arhondonis

Mr David Reichman Ms Serena Thean Ms Hannah Trewartha

Education Support Officers Mrs Carolyn Green Ms Kerrie Harman Mrs Melanie Livera Ms Jackie McKinnon Ms Robyn Miller Ms Michele O’Mahoney Miss Carly Walsh Ms Muriel West

Technology Assistant Mr Murray Enniss

Sport Assistant Mr Benjamin Paine Mr Thomas Cairnes

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Archives 2018 has been a big year for the De La Salle archives! Due to the many changes necessary for the implementation of the College’s very exciting Master Plan, the archives have needed to be relocated from Tiverton. While the move was long and arduous, the relocation to the Kinnoull library has been a positive change. We are now located in the midst of the senior school, where we have a chance to grow, and engage our students with the College’s rich 106-year history. The archives department has changed quickly; upgrading our storage facilities, beginning the process of cataloguing the backlog of records and artefacts that have built up over the years, and displaying items from our history in suitably located cabinets throughout the College. All these changes add up to a positive

transformative experience in a school which values its history.

The purpose of the archives has always been to preserve the history of the school and its students, but the value of the archives is so much more than a catalogue of items. In these archives we want to ensure that “no man is left behind”.

We recognise the significance of the students and staff who have experienced De La Salle, whether that was for a year or a decade and we are passionate about safeguarding those experiences, for the future, but also out of respect for the past.

In 2018 we have been fortunate to receive a number of donations from past students and friends of the College. We would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their contributions:

Mr Max Brown Mr Kevin Keating Mr William Hogan Ms Hilary J. Hayes Ms Charmaine Farrell Ms Gwen House Ms Eleanor Russell Donations of records and artefacts relating to the College help the archives achieve its mission of preserving De La Salle history.

Looking towards 2019, we are optimistic that the archives will continue to grow and continue to capture the richness of our shared history.

Ms Jessica Attard College Archivist

FROM THE EDITOR I would like to thank all who contributed to this year’s Blue and Gold. I hope this journal not only reflects the vitality and energy of the College, but also the goodwill that flows between our students and the staff who mentor them. It has been gratifying to watch their interactions from the privileged position of Editor, a position I have held since my first journal in 1993. I did not think then that I would watch over that many more. During that time I have recorded triumphs and disappointments, arrivals and departures, but above all I have shared a continuity observable in the galleries of faces as brothers and cousins share the De La experience.

It is a strange double vision — the long view of the workings of a College yet so intimate in close up.

I would like to thank all of the volunteer photographers, who always steps up when needed, Ms Hermione Gilchrist and Ms Rachel Cicala for their razor-sharp proofing and advice.

Family and friends have asked the same question of me at this time of year — why did you keep doing such a project?

My answer has never changed — I have something to take home at year’s end, and for the affection I have for the College.

I wish you all well.

Hewett, signing off.

Mr Jon Hewett Editor