de la salle college · he’s learning to live and lead issue no. 13 – 30 november, 2012 page 1...

He’s Learning to Live and Lead

Issue No. 13 – 30 November, 2012 Page 1

D E L A S A L L E C O L L E G E N E W S P R I N T

Issue 3 22 March, 2013


Newsprint Issue No. 3 – 22 March, 2013 Page 1

From The Principal

Dear Families, As we approach the end of the term and the end of Lent, we have much to look back on and for which to be grateful. As we approach the great feast of Easter we look forward to remembering the institution of the Eucharist on Holy Thursday, commemorating the great act of sacrifice on our behalf which is Good Friday, and the celebrating that the man, Jesus, was truly God when he rose again and appeared to his disciples. Easter is an event like to no other in the Church. It brings together all that we, as

Christians hold to be central to our faith as Catholics. Our humanness means that we make mistakes, we sin and our God fully understands that. Hence the power to forgive and be forgiven is key to how we work with people and our God. He gave us his presence in Eucharist and a proof of his God-liness with his resurrection. All of these aspects are brought together each time we celebrate Mass together. Mass is a communal activity because, as a community, we affirm each other in our belief, are nourished by the word of God in sacred scripture, and share a meal (Eucharist) to re-invigorate us for the journey ahead. I invite all families to consider involving your family in the Easter celebrations, or a part thereof. Easter is at the core of our faith and, by celebrating, we acknowledge what we hold as fundamental to our lives. On behalf of the De La Salle Brothers community, the staff and students of the College, I wish all our Christian families a happy and holy Easter. May the joy of the risen Christ be with you all throughout the year that follows.

Brother Paul fsc



1941 – 1963 Reunion On Thursday 21 April, 120 Old Collegians gathered in the PAC, Tiverton campus, for lunch and a reunion of classmates. Such an occasion provides for our older Collegians to come together and share stories and experiences from the past. They were all true to form and it was wonderful to see. Our oldest Collegian present was John Whelan (88 years) who was full of life and vigor. John graduated in 1941, just 12 years after we had moved to the Tiverton site. He was closely followed by some from the years 1943/44. Two Old Boys also flew down from Queensland and one even made it part of a trip home from the USA. Speeches are not the order of the day but the Principal made a few observations about the progress and current position of the College and highlighted some of the distinguished old boys who were present. Among them were four De La Salle Brothers and two priests, including Fr Brendan Dillon PP, Glen Waverley. The day was put together by Trish Woodman, Liaison – Old Collegians, John Bolt (Old Collegians’ PR person) and a group of mothers who volunteered their time for the morning. We are grateful to Messrs Lyn MacDonald, Julia Syrros, Lina Agius, Sue Jones, Kym Gardiner, Monica O’Dowd, Denise Carroll, Leeanne Endres and Annemaree Stubbings for their hard work and assistance. Their contribution was greatly appreciated.

75 Years as Brother The College extends its congratulations to three of our former teachers of the 1940’s, Brothers Junian Watson (Malvern community) and Christian J Moe and Finian Allman (St Bede’s community) who recently celebrated their 75th Anniversary of their reception of the religious habit in 1938. All three men are now in 91 years, still active, healthy and a model to all fidelity to the Lord and to the education of young people.

Bit of Trivia The new Premier, Denis Napthine, is the son of Old Collegian, Len Napthine (1936) (RIP), who was himself a classmate of Old Collegian and affiliated member of the Brothers, Bert Newton. They both boarded at Malvern in the 1930s. Len was a very loyal Old Collegian and farmed all his life at Winchelsea, SW of Geelong.

College Chaplain - Appointment Archbishop Denis Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne, has appointed Fr Hien Vu as Chaplain to De La Salle College, Malvern. Fr Hien, the current Parish Priest of St Michael’s parish, Ashburton, has been working with us regularly for the past year so he is now well known across the College community. We welcome the appointment and are grateful to the Archbishop for the appointment.



Rest In Peace Brian Walker father of Warren (staff member) died on 8 March 2013. Warren is a dedicated teacher and KLAC – Technology. Our prayers are with Warren’s mother and the family. Gabriella Taranto, mother of Stefan (Year 11R), Ryan (Year 9H) and Matthew (2011). Gabi had been battling cancer for 18 months. Her passing had come quicker than expected for the family. Judith Bulman grandmother of Lachlan (Year 9M) and Liam (Year 7V) passed away on 1 March 2013. Please keep the family in your prayers. Wendy Hynes, mother of Old Collegians Craig & Jason (1991), Anthony (1990) and Gavin (1988) passed away on 18 March 2013. Wendy was a very active member of the Mothers Auxiliary and contributed greatly to the College over many years. Brother Vial Tran Van Hue fsc (aged 95 years) who passed away peacefully at the Brothers retirement home in Southport on 23 March, 2013. A refugee from Vietnam, Brother Vial had provided wonderful service to the Vietnamese community in Sydney over 30 years. May they rest in peace.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sam Magree (staff member) and his wife, Hollie, on the birth of their daughter Rose Clementine Magree. Mother and baby are both doing well. Sam is apparently tired!

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Alex Di Medio (Year 12J) competed in the Australian National Junior Athletics Championships in Perth and represented Victoria on 12 and 13 March. He qualified to run in the 400m and achieved a personal best time of 49.50 sec. In his pet event, the 400m hurdles, Alex not only qualified, but finds himself in the top 3 for Victoria and top 8 in Australia. This is a wonderful achievement since he was one of the youngest competitors in the Under 20 Mens age group. Dalton Di Medio (Year 7R) competed at the Regional Track and Field Athletics Championships in 4 events: 200m, 400m, Triple Jump and the Long Jump. He won bronze for the Triple Jump and has qualified for All 4 events at the State Track and Field Championship in Bendigo on 23 and 24 March. Note: We understand that there are other De La Salle boys competing in Bendigo but we cannot include your events if you don’t tell us. Please tell us when you return. James Delaney (Year 11D) has made the World Youth Weightlifting Team and will represent Australia in Tashkent Uzbekistan on April 6-13. Well done on this outstanding achievement James, we wish you good luck.



What Is Happening (Some Reminders)

MARCH Sunday, 24 March Palm Sunday

Monday, 25 March ACC Music Workshop – Concert Band at CBC St. Kilda

Tuesday, 26 March Lentern Liturgy College Board Meeting

Wednesday, 27 March ACC Athletics Carnival at Albert Park, 10am – 4.30pm

Thursday, 28 March Mission Action Day – Students Dismissed 12pm (approx) after Walkathon TERM 1 CONCLUDES

Friday, 29 March Good Friday

Saturday, 30 March Holy Saturday

Sunday, 31 March Easter Sunday

APRIL Monday, 1 April Easter Monday

Sunday, 7 April 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)

Monday, 8 April The Annunciation of the Lord

Monday, 15 April STAFF RETURN FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY All VET IMVC (External) Classes begin for Term 2 this week

Tuesday, 16 April STUDENTS RESUME CLASSES FOR TERM 2 Year 10 ACC Sport commences (Football and Soccer) College Uniform Shop open 8am – 11.30am

Wednesday, 17 April Senior ACC Sport commences (Football and Soccer)

Thursday, 18 April Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews for Whole School, 2.30pm-8pm. STUDENTS REQUIRED FOR PERIODS 1-4

Friday, 19 April Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews for Whole School, 8.30am-4pm. NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS Newsprint No. 4 emailed to families



Parent Teacher Interviews The term is fast coming to a close, marking the mid-point for semester one. Parent and Teacher Interviews are always very important because we have the privilege to mutually share our ideas and to evaluate where your son is heading with his personal growth and academic development. They are occasions to monitor your son’s progress and ensure that effective and planned strategies are in place where there are any problems. They are also an important opportunity to affirm and celebrate hard work and success. The following is the schedule for the upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews. Further details, including individualised login information for the Parent Teacher Online booking system, are contained in a letter which will be sent to all parents in the last week of Term 1. Thursday, 18 April

• 8.40am to 12.53pm Period 1-4 classes as normal

• 2.30pm to 5.30pm Parent-Teacher-Interviews

• 5.30pm to 6.30pm Dinner break

• 6.30pm to 8.00pm Parent-Teacher-Interviews Friday, 19th of April - (NO CLASSES on this day)

• 8.30am to 12.30pm Parent-Teacher-Interviews

• 12.30pm to 1.30pm Lunch break

• 1.30pm to 4.00pm Parent-Teacher-Interviews

Interviews will be of 15 minutes duration for Years 4, 5 & 6; and 7 minutes in duration for all other year levels.

Mark Gustincic Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning



Chaplain’s Notes A fast, yet exciting term for our young men, especially those who have commenced at the College in 2013. Our Year 7 boys have been visiting the Chapel for prayer and reflection. We have started a series of Masses which will extend into Term 2, with our Year 7 Homeroom groups. The three primary classes are busy preparing a liturgy to celebrate the three great feasts of Easter; Year 5’s are focusing on Holy Thursday, Year 6 on Good Friday and our Year 4’s are going to lead us in focusing on Easter Sunday. It promises to be a very creative expression of the tridium. Reconciliation: The Second Rite will be celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2013. Parents and students gathered last Tuesday night to reflect on the Sacrament as a family and to look at ways they can share their understanding of our common need to forgive and be forgiven. Confirmation will be held on Sunday, 28th July at the 11.00 a.m. Mass at St Anthony’s Parish Glen Huntly. Classes will commence Term 2. Please make a diary note that the Information Night will be held on Wednesday, 8th May at St Anthony’s Corner Grange and Neerim Roads, Glen Huntly. This will give families an opportunity to become familiar with the location and gather with all those involved. If I can be of assistance to families in any way, you are welcome to contact me at the College. Reminder: If you wish to tap into the College Sacramental program, and have not already contacted me, please do so without delay on my direct line: 9508 2161; email: [email protected], or return the form included in the 2012 new student package. I wish you every blessing as we approach the beginning of Holy Week. May the joy of the Resurrection fill your hearts.

Joan Ferguson, College Chaplain



Uniform Requirements for Terms 2 and 3 The De La Salle uniform is an important part of our identity as a Lasallian College. All boys should be wearing their winter uniform during Terms 2 and 3.

WINTER UNIFORM: Year 4 - Year 12 • College Blazer • Navy blue monogrammed pullover • Long grey melange trousers • Grey or black socks • Black leather shoes (lace up) • White long sleeved shirt (tucked in) • College tie (Yr 12 - O.C.A. available from College Reception)

Uniform Reminder Blazers are optional with the summer uniform in Terms 1 and 4, but must be worn to and from school if students choose to wear the winter uniform in Terms 1 or 4. The spray jacket (part of sports uniform) is not to be worn at school with normal College uniform. Any student wearing the spray jacket at school (except those in full sports uniform) will be asked to remove it. The exception is when it is raining. The spray jacket can be worn as the outer garment to or from school when it is raining. The DLS jacket (now unavailable) is to be worn over the blazer, not instead of it when it is raining. It is not to be worn in school. College jumpers are not be worn to or from school as the outer garment.

Tom Ryan Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care and Organisation



News from the Mathematics Department We have several programs across the year levels running to support your son in Mathematics. The College has subscribed to two great interactive websites which may be used to set homework, as an extra resource to support your son’s learning or to challenge him with more demanding activities. These are www.mymathsonline.com.au or www.mangahigh.com. Your son can obtain his own password and username from his Mathematics Teacher. There are also opportunities for your son to challenge himself by completing some of the problem solving activities on the Mathematics Moodle pages. Students who successfully complete their set work and these activities will be given further opportunities to extend themselves in Mathematics We also have Maths Help Sessions running across both campuses after school as detailed below: Maths Help at Tiverton Years 7 – 9 : Wednesday 3:20 – approx 4:00 Tiverton Library Run by Mr Evans, Mr Locke and Mr Martin Year 9 : Thursday 3:20 – 4:00 T220 Run by Mr Ellul Sum Aid at Kinnoull Year 10 -12 : Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 – 4:15 in K211 Run by Senior Mathematics Teachers and Year 12 students

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Blood Bank Visits De La Salle The following letter was received from the Red Cross The Blood Service's visit to De La Salle on 28 February was another great visit as we managed to collect 42 units of whole blood and had 55 volunteers pass through the unit on the day (13 of your volunteers were either ineligible or unsuccessful in donating). For this visit we had a target to collect 40+ units of blood, so your result was very pleasing and all your volunteers should be thanked & congratulated for their efforts. With every donation having the potential to save 3 lives, these 42 units donated have the potential to save up to 126 lives so on behalf of all potential recipients of this blood I say 'thank you'. Kindest Regards Doug Allen Community Relations Officer – Mobile Units Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Community News Walk with Mary 2013 (This is the 25th Walk with Mary) When: Sunday, 17 March Where: St Patrick’s Cathedral. Details: 2.00pm prayers (free prayer booklets will be given) 3.00pm Holy Mass with the Most Reverend Bishop Elliott 4.15pm Procession to St. Paul’s Cathedral for Evensong with the Very Reverend Dr. Andreas

Loewe, Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral.



DE La Salle Athletics Carnival 2013 Our annual Homeroom Athletics Carnival was held on Friday, 1 March at Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track. On a rather typical Melbourne day (at least for the moment), the track was bathed in sunshine from early in the Carnival and it was near perfect conditions for our boys to participate in a wide variety of events. We introduced a few novelty activities as part of the program and they proved to be very popular amongst all year levels. With student attendance and homeroom enthusiasm at an all time high, the atmosphere at the Carnival all day was one of fun combined with friendly rivalry between students to earn maximum points towards their homeroom success.

In what has now become a great tradition of our De La Salle Athletics Carnival, Mr. Hogan and his homeroom provide a sausage sizzle and drinks for everyone and all money raised goes towards our MAD fund and the Coolies Trip to India. With a huge total of $1,858.15 being netted and it goes towards MAD. As well as this significant amount of money being raised for these key De La Salle charities, the barbecue stall really adds to the collegial atmosphere of the Carnival. Massive thanks goes to Mr Hogan and his Year 11 Hegarty students for all of their preparation to organise the stall and then to provide food and drinks for over 1000 hungry and thirsty customers!



By the end of the Carnival, after 160 events, the 2013 Homeroom Champions were as follows:

Year 7 Benilde and Mr Jeff Locke Year 8 Roland and Ms Emma D’Angelo

Year 9 Roland and Mr David Alexander Year 10 Miguel and Mr Graeme Pender

Year 11 Hegarty and Mr Tim Hogan Year 12 Jerome and Mrs Rose Roe

There were many fine individual performances at the Carnival with many boys winning multiple events in both track and field disciplines. The 2013 Year Level Champions were as follows:

William Cavey of 7 Roland Dom Tesoriero of 8 Roland

Zak Hawker of 9 Miguel Zac Hellyer of 10 Hegarty

Liam O’Callaghan of 11 Hegarty Alex Di Medio of 12 Jerome (2013 ACC Athletics Captain)

Congratulations to these students named above as well as all De La Salle students from Primary through to Year 12 who participated so keenly and with such great spirit. Let’s hope that the positive vibe from both students and staff at our first major sporting carnival of the 2nd De La Salle Century, will permeate throughout the other sporting events still to come throughout the remainder of 2013. Having seen all of the athletic talent at De La Salle on show, we now continue the task of attempting to assemble our best possible Athletics Team to represent the College at the ACC Athletics Carnival on Wednesday, 27 March at Albert Park. Training began back at the beginning of Term 1 and it is crucial that all squad members increase their commitment and determination to be selected in our 2013 ACC Athletics Team. “We all know what to do to win Divvy 2”!

Mr Peter Harte Director of Sport



Friday Night Social Basketball Two seasons per year, De La Salle boys can participate in Friday night basketball played at the Oakleigh Recreation Centre. There is no travelling to other venues. Currently we have 16 teams from all classes playing in the competition which has been running for over 15 years. The 2013 Winter season is currently being organised. Boys can create their own teams of 7-8 players and parents we do need a team manager and regular scorers. There is no training required and boys of all standards are encouraged to start playing with others who may be regular players. For more information click the following link:- http://dlsbasketballclub.weebly.com/ or contact Club President, Rod Lack on 9826 6653.

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Parent Teacher InterviewsUniform Requirements for Terms 2 and 3Uniform ReminderNews from the Mathematics Department

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