A WARM COLLEGE WELCOME / COLLEGE LEADERS 2021
Opening and Welcome Mass On the evening of Thursday 3 March, the annual College Welcome and Opening Mass was celebrated in the College Gym by the Reverend Fr Kevin McGovern of St Cecila’s Parish, Glen Iris. Deputy Principal – Identity and Mission, Rana Brogan, said the Mass was an important event in the College year.
“We were also blessed with the presence of De La Salle Brothers, Br Denis Loft fsc, Br Bill Firman fsc, Br Michael Carroll fsc and Br Peter Smyth fsc.” Students were presented with a special gift on the night and welcomed by College Principal, Peter Houlihan.
“The Mass is a significant and special occasion that allows us to welcome all Year 5 and Year 7 students, as well as any new Year 6 students who have commenced with us at De La Salle College. The Year 12 College Student Leaders, as well as the Tiverton, Holy Eucharist and Primary Captains and Vice Captains, were also officially welcomed to the community,” she said.
Student Leadership Team for 2022 As part of the Ceremony on 18 February, the new Student Leadership Team was invested and presented with their leadership blazers and badges. Principal, Peter Houlihan, congratulated the 2022 student leadership group. “You have set an excellent example, and by your actions and approach, you are outstanding role models to all your peers in our wonderful school,” he said.
Back row: Left to right: Hugh Ford, Thomas Childs, Peter Pearse, Andre Di Medio, Justin Nguyen, Benjamin Wayman, Reeve Yogendran, Jeremy Grigg, Benjamin McLisky, Lucas McNamara, Dylan Carver, Roch Dargan, William Orton, Benjamin Selkirk and Abraham Pearce. Front row: Benjamin King, Daniel Van den Berg, Sean MacNamara, Peter Orlando, Ralph Howard, Agitha Abeyagoonasekera and Will Richards. 4 | DE LA SALLE COLLEGE
Left to right: Ralph Howard (Vice Captain), Sean MacNamara (Vice Captain) and Peter Orlando (Captain)
