Principal: Peter Houlihan Web: www.delasalle.vic.edu.au
Principal's Attestation
I, Peter Houlihan, attest that De La Salle College is compliant with:
• The minimum standards and other requirements for school registration and school boarding premises (if applicable) as specified in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 (Vic).
• Australian Government accountability requirements related to the 2023 school year under the Australian Education Act 2013 (Cth) and the Australian Education Regulations 2023 (Cth).
• The Child Safe Standards as prescribed in Ministerial Order 1359 – Implementing the Child Safe Standards, Managing the Risk of Child Abuse in Schools and School Boarding Premises.
Attested on 30 May 2024
About this report
De La Salle College is registered by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). The Annual Report to the School Community (ARSC), provides parents and the wider community with information about the school’s activities and achievements throughout the year including information about various aspects of school performance. The Report is supplementary to other forms of regular communication to the school community regarding initiatives, activities and programs which support the learning and wellbeing of its students. Further information about the contents of this Report may be obtained by contacting the School directly or by visiting the School's website. Information can also be obtained from the My School website.
Governing Authority Report
When Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) launched our inaugural strategic plan MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World just over a year ago, I spoke about the need for our whole organisation to reflect on the biggest challenges that confront us, and to work at speed to find practical, ambitious, student-centred solutions.
As a relatively new governing authority, 2023 set us on the path to achieving our first goals, as we focussed our efforts on building strong foundations for success. The four pillars of MACS2030 – Inspired by Faith; Flourishing Leaners; Enabled Leaders; and Enriched Communities - serve to guide our work on how we achieve our strategic intent.
When we surveyed our teachers in late 2022, over 80 per cent told us that they want access to quality teaching and assessment resources. So in January 2023, we secured a system- wide licence for MACS primary and secondary schools to access the Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) assessment suite. The inclusion of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Survey allows schools to monitor the wellbeing of their students and target resourcing to specific areas of need. Together, these tools provide a coherent and systematic approach to student assessment.
In partnership with Ochre Education, we began work on F-6 Mathematics curriculum resources, being developed in a phased approach over three years, and delivered the first tranche for F-2. A key consideration in developing the materials is ensuring teachers retain autonomy to tailor curriculum implementation to meet the individual and local needs of students.
This is an exciting development for our MACS community, clearly demonstrating the commitment we all share to delivering the best possible education opportunities for our 120,000 students and supporting our 10,000 classroom teachers to be the very best that they can be.
Archbishop Peter commissioned a comprehensive review of Religious Education curriculum, the first in over a decade. It offers us some challenges, but fundamentally is a hope-filled report that invites a path of ongoing work to develop a new RE curriculum for all Catholic schools. We continued Working Together in Mission with Parish Priests throughout the Archdiocese, including through regular roundtable discussions.
Across greater Melbourne, one in five students attend a Catholic school and 2023 saw steady growth in enrolments across our system, demonstrating the value families place on a Catholic education and the high quality, holistic education MACS schools provide.
As a system of schools, we can be better together, reducing the administrative load on our schools and freeing our teachers and principals to focus on what they do best.
I would like to pay tribute to our MACS school and office colleagues who have worked so hard to achieve our goals. We look forward to further strengthening those partnerships as we work together to deliver an education that inspires young people to enrich the world.
Yours sincerely
Dr Edward Simons
Executive Director
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd
Vision and Mission
Mission
De La Salle is a Catholic Boys' College empowering students to LEARN to maximise their potential, LIVE the Lasallian values, and LEAD with passion and spirit.
Vision and Philosophy
Building on more than a century of tradition and innovation.
We are an outstanding Lasallian school continuing to pursue innovation and academic excellence in a supportive human and Christian community. Our positive school environment best prepares our young men for the future by enabling them to discover their potential and mission in a community of faith. A Lasallian education prioritises service to people who are marginalised and in need and emphasises respect for all.
Values
At De La Salle College, we are committed to our faith, our educational community and our spirit of service and compassion. Our Lasallian charism guides, nurtures, challenges and encourages all our endeavors. We value our role in the international Lasallian network and strive for meaning, relevance and creativity to deliver a quality education for our young men in a 21st century environment.
We practice the five core principles as set forth by St John Baptist de La Salle:
1. Respect for all people:
We honour and respect the dignity of all individuals.
2. Quality education:
Students and staff work together to develop curiosity, be creative, think critically and strive for personal best.
3. Inclusive community:
We celebrate diversity and welcome all members to our community.
4. Concern for the poor and social justice:
We are in solidarity with people experiencing social, economic and spiritual marginalisation and advocate for those without a voice.
5. Faith in the presence of God:
We believe in the living presence of God in our students, in our community and in our world.
College Overview
De La Salle College is a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition for boys in Years 5 – 12, on three campuses, with a 2024 enrolment of 950. Located in Malvern since its inception in 1912, De La Salle College has undergone significant changes and occupies a unique position in the Catholic education landscape in south-east Melbourne. We draw (most) students from surrounding suburbs, but enrolments come from parishes significant distances from Malvern.
The breadth of suburbs from which we draw students is in itself a distinguishing feature. As a proudly open-entry, mixed ability school we attract a diverse range of students. While 40% of our students attain an ATAR of 80-plus each year, our Median Study Score for VCE sits above the state average most years and almost all university applicants are accepted into their first or second preference, we support a broad range of students. This is achieved on a platform of believing in access to success, personalised pathways and measurable progression for each student. Our emphasis is on an education for all and developing young men of terrific quality.
A Master Plan was completed in 2016, with a broad-ranging vision including a campus swap and major capital works. A combination of circumstances led to the abandonment of the Master Plan and a five-year period of negotiations to secure the long-term future of the College. With this achieved, a new Master Plan, a Strategic Plan and Marketing Plans are underway to improve facilities, attract enrolments and build financial stability.
Principal's Report
The first full year of governance under (MACS) has been a fruitful and rewarding partnership and I must acknowledge the work and support of the College’s inaugural School Advisory Council in 2023.
The annual Welcome Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral was a great success. The Year 12 Retreat at Rawson was a meaningful experience for the cohort. We continued our close links with the Lasallian world via various conferences, professional learning days and formation activities. Our Lasallian identity remains strong, which has assisted in promoting and maintaining our Catholic identity.
Much time was devoted to our four-yearly Review, which confirmed De La Salle College was compliant with the Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority, (VRQA) in all the key areas re: governance, policies, child safety, course documentation and wellbeing, ensuring our ongoing registration.
The key endorsements included the safe and calm environment, great students, dedicated and hardworking teachers, courses and assessments all in order and overall positive feedback from parents, staff, students and School Advisory Council.
The recommendations for improvement centered around making our vision more explicit, increasing consistency in classroom learning and embedding high-quality teaching practices. Out of this comes a School Improvement Plan for 2024-27; an exciting project, designed to deliver innovation and improvement over the next four years.
A Master Plan for redevelopment of the College and a significant building program is being prepared in 2024, with background work into market research, demographics, marketing and financial modelling.
The development, ratification and adoption of a new Multi-Employer Agreement for the Archdiocese created the need for changes in staffing levels and structures.
The High-Performance Sports Program is evolving, another First XVIII Premiership and closer bonds being forged with the Old Collegians Football Club. Performing Arts has a high profile, highlighted by the School of Rock musical with OLSH.
Catholic Identity and Mission
Goals & Intended Outcomes
De La Salle College is a Catholic community in the Lasallian tradition. Central to our mission is the establishment of strong Christian values with a special concern given to those who are poor, neglected or in need of special assistance. Each year it is the intention to broaden the faith dimension of the students and staff through prayer and liturgical experiences.
Formation is recognised as a key element of our Religious Education program. The College conducts Reflection Day programs for Years 7 through to 11 and all Year 12 students attend a three day/two-night Retreat. The Year 7 to 9 Reflection Days are focused on topic centred units completed in Religious Education classes and the Year 10 and 11 Reflection Days are Lasallian focused and run by the Lasallian Youth Ministry Team. Alongside of this, the College runs two after hours sessions including a Lasallian focused induction and formation program for its newly commencing staff which concludes with a community dinner.
Local and overseas immersions play a central role in the life of the College, in line with Catholic Social Teaching Principles and the teachings of our Lasallian charism as do other social justice initiatives and opportunities embedded in the Year 9 curriculum, Mission Action Day, the St Vincent de Paul Winter Warmers collection in Term 2, the Social Justice charitable donations during Term 3, the Christmas Giving Tree donations as well as the staff social justice activity of making Christmas hampers continue to be key events on the College Calendar.
The authentic experience of faith formation and spiritual development has been further enhanced by the ongoing dedication in supporting the nominated House Charities. Along with our commitment to the broader Lasallian works, each House is also aligned with an Archdiocesan approved charity selected from the Archdiocese Guidelines for Social Justice. This helps us to recognise that House Spirit is about being in communion with one another, the Church and some of the broader, local needs of our world. The charities presented in the guidelines meet the Catholic Social Teaching Principles and help students to recognise the broader works of the Catholic Church.
The celebration of significant prayer events through both Liturgy and Eucharist continued to increase for both staff and students. The College Opening and Welcome Mass is celebrated each year, along with other significant liturgical events also saw us as a Catholic community recognise and come together in prayer and celebrate whole school liturgies such as, Ash Wednesday, Lenten Liturgy, Founder's Day, the Feast of the Assumption, Social Justice Mass and All Souls Day and the end of year, Christmas Mass.
The College conducted structured Religious Education lessons from Year 5 to Year 12. The textbooks: To Know, Worship and Love continues to be a rich resource in the Religious Education classroom from Year 5 to Year 9. Students. Year 10 currently study Unit 1 of Religion and Society and students in Year 11 currently study Unit 2 of Religion and Society. Year 12 students currently undertake an active and enriching school-based Seminar Program.
Achievements
• The ongoing induction and formation for our new College staff, demonstrates that the College considers this an important and valuable aspect of the forming our staff in the Lasallian charism and welcoming them into the College community.
• The Lasallian Staff Service Award recognises and celebrates staff for their commitment to Lasallian Education and is awarded to staff (nominated by their colleagues), for demonstrating the Five Core Lasallian Principles throughout the various aspects of their work.
• The establishment of the College Prayer continues to indicate a commitment to our faith, being a Lasallian community and a connection to the College.
• The continuation of House-based charities continues to broaden student understanding of the work of the Church and supporting the local needs of our Church.
• Ongoing commitment to Mission Action Day and Social Justice to support broader Lasallian works as well as local charities such as St Joseph’s Outreach, Foundation House Dandenong, Malvern Emergency Food Program through fundraising and advocacy.
• Faith formation and Religious Education is incorporated into the daily life of every student, both Catholic and non-Catholic alike, so that they can come to understand and appreciate their life in terms of service, love and justice taught to them through the Gospel message of Jesus and the charism of St John Baptist de La Salle.
• The link with St Vincent de Paul, Malvern in Term 2 for the Winter Warmers Collection.
• The link with Malvern Emergency Food Program in Term 3 for the charitable nonperishable donations
• The appointment of a Social Justice Coordinator to recognise the commitment the College has to dedicating and focusing time to specific social justice initiatives, in line with both our charism and Catholic Social Teaching
• The establishment of a RAP working group develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to strengthen relationships and respect between our First Nations and College communities.
• The re-establishment of the first overseas social justice immersion since Covid restrictions - This indicated our commitment to social justice and concern for the poor.
Value Added
• College Opening and Welcome Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral
• Year 12 Valedictory Ceremony at St Patrick’s Cathedral
• Whole School Liturgies;
◦ Ash Wednesday Liturgy
◦ Lenten Liturgy
◦ Founder's Day Liturgy
◦ Social Justice Liturgy
◦ ANZAC Day
◦ Remembrance Day Liturgy
• Morning Mentor Liturgies
• National Reconciliation Week College Bulletin Prayer Reflections
• All Souls Day – Staff Liturgy
• National Child Protection Week Homeroom Liturgy
• End of year whole College Mass
• Staff End of Year Mass
• Year 12 Leaders Retreat Liturgy
• Year 12 Retreat Liturgy
• Year Level Reflection Days
• Social Justice Immersion (Cambodia)
• Implementation of Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) working group
Learning and Teaching
Goals & Intended Outcomes
Taken from the College strategic plan and Annual Action Plan, the following intended outcomes drove the improvement agenda in learning and teaching for 2023:
1. A focus on learning and teaching through an instructional leadership model.
2. Embedding College Learning & Teaching Protocols to ensure a high level of consistency across all classes.
3. Build the professional capacity of staff through an emphasis on the connection between student wellbeing and the learning process for students.
Achievements
In 2023, the College embarked on a comprehensive curriculum audit across all subjects, examining course documentation to ensure adherence to curriculum standards and enhance alignment with educational requirements. This initiative aimed to bolster consistency and fostering a more robust learning environment for all students.
In parallel, we introduced an innovative academic tutor program, engaging past students as mentors to provide invaluable support to current students. This program not only addresses students' individual needs but also elevates academic standards across all year levels, promoting a culture of academic excellence and collaboration.
To further enhance our educational framework, a rigorous data analysis system encompassing internal assessments, NAPLAN, PAT testing, and Academic Assessment Services testing. This analytical approach enables us to track student progress comprehensively, identifying areas for improvement and recognising students who demonstrate exceptional potential or require additional support.
Moreover, our commitment to student development is reflected in specialised programs such as the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) and our Education Support, including Literacy and Numeracy enhancement. These programs provide tailored opportunities for students to be consistently challenged and supported, ensuring that every individual can thrive academically and reach their full potential.
Student Learning Outcomes
In 2023, NAPLAN transitioned from reporting results across 10 bands (1-10) to categorizing students as NAS (not at standard), Developing, Strong, and Exceeding.
Grade 5:
This year, De La Salle students surpassed the state median for Spelling, and their Numeracy median significantly exceeded both state and national medians. In Numeracy, their median falls toward the top of the Strong band, with three students in the Exceeding category. These students have received support and extension through a Mathematics program tailored to challenge students at their individual points of need in mixed-ability primary classes.
Year 7:
Overall, for Year 7, all medians in all categories surpass state averages, which is a positive outcome. Another positive aspect is the performance of our students with a Language Background other than English. Efforts will be made to further support and extend students who achieved in the Exceeding category through the College Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE). Conversely, our Literacy and Numeracy Support programs will aim to provide assistance for students not meeting the required standards.
Year 9:
Overall, all medians for Year 9 are above state averages, which is encouraging. The College continues to seek opportunities to engage students in high order thinking to ensure each student reaches their full potential. A significant percentage of students in the Strong category of NAPLAN results establishes a strong foundation as they prepare for their senior and VCE pathways program.
NAPLAN - Proportion of students meeting the proficient standards
& Punctuation
5
*A school’s NAPLAN test must have a minimum of 11 participants and 80% participation rate. Data not reported for 2023 due to participation not meeting these criteria or no students were assessed. Participants include students who were assessed, including non-attempt, or those exempted from the test.
Senior Secondary Outcomes
VCE Median Score 31
VCE Completion Rate (includes VCE VM completions) 100.00%
VCAL Completion Rate (VCAL Intermediate) *
*Not reported due to insufficient data i.e. less than 4 student enrolments for VCE/VCAL.
Student Wellbeing
Goals & Intended Outcomes
De La Salle College cultivates an atmosphere that values community, places a premium on wellbeing, and encourages feedback. Various platforms, including the Parent Network and Student Wellbeing Committee, facilitate student and community involvement at different levels within the school. Feedback mechanisms encompass formal channels such as school- wide surveys, as well as informal channels such as student discussions and forums. These all play a crucial role in shaping decision-making and services at De La Salle College.
We continue to work to ensure that all students are included and feel safe and welcomed. We value the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities, and ensure they are welcome and included in the life of the school.
The ongoing enhancement of the GROW Program (Growing Responsibility for my Own Wellbeing) ensures that students regularly engage in activities aimed at enhancing their emotional, social, and psychological development. This program, tailored to different age groups, covers topics such as safeguarding, healthy relationships, cyber safety, and mental health. Developed based on student input and overseen by the Wellbeing Team, the program also collaborates with external educators, exemplified by the consent training conducted by Elephant Ed in 2023. These initiatives underscore the College's enduring dedication to student wellbeing.
In 2023 De La Salle College remained steadfast in fostering a culture of safety across its community. Whether on-campus or online, students were provided with secure and supportive learning environments.
Collaborating closely with families and the community, the College endeavors to empower students to push their boundaries, cultivate resilience, and nurture respectful relationships.
Achievements
• Year Level/House Coordinators and School Psychologists convened fortnightly Student Support Meetings, ensuring students received personalized support aimed at maximizing their potential and tracking their progress and wellbeing, particularly crucial during remote learning.
• The Student Wellbeing Strategic Planning Team convened regularly to discuss and implement ideas and practices to enhance student wellbeing in line with best practices.
• Tiverton Campus for Year 5 - 8 students fosters an environment promoting peer connections and balanced learning structures. Students receive ample support from teachers, a campus psychologist, and the Health Centre.
• Year 9 Holy Eucharist Campus offers tailored learning experiences, emphasizing collaborative and project-based learning. Mentor teachers and College psychologists provide essential support.
• Kinnoull Campus's Vertical House System facilitated student connection and mentorship, even during remote learning, through various activities fostering a sense of brotherhood and integration of learning, wellbeing, and leadership opportunities.
• De La Salle College actively participates in community awareness events like the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and RUOK Day, supported by College psychologists. These events continued during remote learning, adapted for online platforms.
• Strong attendance was observed at various parent events, including online formats such as Time and Space Nights.
• Student leaders continued to play a pivotal role in fostering community and connection across all Year Levels during remote learning.
• Thorough child safety policies and practices have been integrated into school culture, reflected in meeting agendas and staff training sessions.
• Lasallian Zeal Awards, grounded in the Lasallian Five Core Principles, have become a significant form of recognition within the student community, affirming students' contributions to College life.
Value Added
• ACC Chess
• ACC Debating
• ACC Leadership Launch
• ACC Sports
• ACC Public Speaking
• After School Study Program (Maths: SUM Aid Years 7 - 12) Extra English and Science
• Accelerated academic programs commencing at Year 10
• ANZAC and Remembrance Day Ceremonies
• Dancing Classes (Year 10)
• Book Week Activities
• Careers Counselling 1:1
• College Choir
• College Opening and Welcome Mass
• Consent Education for students and families
• Cyber Safety Education
• Duce articles, social media content
• GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program
• GROW Wellbeing Program
• Guitar Ensemble
• Guest speakers on careers, managing mental health, gambling, drugs and alcohol etc.
• HeadStart Program
• Higgins Community Service Award participation
• House Sports Competitions conducted across the year in all key sports
• Parent Portal on the College's online platform - OLLIE
• Percussion Ensemble
• Private music tuition including Voice lessons for all who choose to participate
• Respectful Relationships Programs
• RUOK Day - Health Promotion Activities
• Science Week
• Senior Concert Band
• Shape Your Destiny Career Workshop (Year 10)
• Social Justice Initiatives
• St Vincent de Paul Society involvement such as Winter Sleepout
• Stage Band
• String Ensemble
• Student Leadership Development Programs (implemented across the College to provide opportunity and develop student leadership in all classes and across all sports)
• Student led assemblies
• Study skills webinars for students and parents/guardians
• Time and Space Program (Year 7 and 8 students and their parents)
• Transition Programs
• VM/VCAL Information Evenings
• VCE Information Evening
• VCE Music Recitals
• Year 9 Futures Workshops
• Year 12 Celebration Day
• Year 12 Retreat
• Year 12 Valedictory Celebrations
Student Satisfaction
Student satisfaction at De La Salle College is measured through students completing the MACSSIS 2023 (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools - School Improvement Survey).
In 2023, students indicated that they were eager to participate and interested in their classes, above the MACS average.
In the School Teacher-Students Relationships Domain, students indicated a connection with their teachers with responses to the questions 'When your teachers ask, 'how are you?', how many of them are really interested in your answer' and 'How many of your teachers would you be excited to have in the future?' exceeding MACS averages.
The Student Safety data indicated that the College is managing cyber safety well, with a positive response regarding online bullying. In the Enabling Safety Domain, students also indicated that adults treat the students fairly.
The 2023 data in relation to Student Voice indicated that students want more input into major decisions at the school, and this is an area for development.
Student Attendance
The College has a clear Attendance Policy and Procedures. The Attendance Policy and Procedures help maintain a high standard of education for all students, emphasising the importance of punctuality and regular school attendance, responsibility and developing an appropriate attitude to learning.
• When a student is absent, parents/guardians/carers must notify the College and ensure that written verification is provided. When continued absence becomes a concern, parents/guardians/carers are contacted by the Class/House Mentor or the Year Level/House Coordinator. If the student maintains a pattern of absenteeism, an Attendance Management Plan is developed in conjunction with the student and their family.
• The Wellbeing Team ensured student absenteeism was supported by a written explanation from parents and a Medical Certificate when the absence coincided with School Assessed Coursework or whole school events.
• Daily attendance reports were maintained for the Class/House Mentors and Year Level/House Coordinators and followed up with students and their families/guardians.
• The College's administration team ensured unexplained absences were followed up immediately with an SMS being sent to parents by 10:30am each day.
Years 9 - 12 Student Retention Rate
Years 9 to 12 Student Retention
Leadership
Goals & Intended Outcomes
To enhance the collective capacity of the College Leaders to lead, implement, monitor and embed the priorities of the new strategic plan.
• The school employs a clear and comprehensive strategy for whole-school improvement, centered on collaborative, data-informed, evidence-based actions that are co-constructed and aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes.
To embed a whole school collaborative culture that is characterised by professional accountability, rich and robust professional dialogue that builds collective efficacy and includes regular opportunities for feedback to be given and received by students and staff.
• The school fosters continuous opportunities for dialogue among all community members. Students, families, and staff initiate and lead these conversations. The collective input from the community shapes the school’s culture and educational approach.
To clearly articulate roles and responsibilities reflecting the school’s strategic objectives and a refined approach to professional development that is closely aligned to the strategic objectives.
• Professional learning is distinctly focused on continuous improvement, performance, and development, empowering all staff as integral members of a learning community.
Achievements
• De La Salle College advanced its coaching and leadership initiatives by training Senior and Middle Leaders as accredited coaches.
• Staff were encouraged to participate in a range of professional development opportunities offered by MACS, focusing on Emerging Leaders, Middle Leaders, and Women in Leadership.
• The College supported several staff members in pursuing their Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and advanced qualifications in Religious Education.
• Staff were also provided with the opportunity to undertake formal postgraduate studies.
• The College continued to enhance its Staff Appraisal process by creating Professional Learning Plans and integrating them with the Annual Review Meetings (ARM).
• A strategic approach was implemented to manage and maintain staff wellbeing, morale, and effective practices, particularly during peak periods of work.
Expenditure And Teacher Participation in Professional Learning List Professional Learning undertaken in 2023
• The College continued its support of staff through a variety of Professional Learning opportunities. Internal professional development ensured that all staff held a valid First Aid certificate, guaranteeing the safety and well-being of all students during both onsite and offsite school activities. Additionally, the College targeted professional learning based on specific individual needs, encompassing but not limited to positive behavior management strategies, implementation of project-based learning, curriculum area support, and middle and senior leadership development.
• These opportunities were facilitated through internally run programs throughout the year on Professional Learning days, as well as externally run professional learning programs. Looking ahead, the College aims to embed a College-wide coaching focus to empower and develop all staff within the institution. The average College expenditure per staff member is approximately $311, excluding internally run professional learning, in which all staff are actively involved throughout the year.
Number of teachers who participated in PL in 2023 100
Teacher Satisfaction
Throughout 2023, teacher satisfaction at De La Salle College remained consistently high. Most staff members expressed a strong sense of positivity regarding their relationships within the school. In the 2023 MACSIS Survey, 76% of staff highlighted the robust sense of positive collaboration among colleagues. Several key factors played a role in maintaining teacher satisfaction, including a nurturing and productive school environment, a deep sense of mutual respect between staff and students, supportive leadership, and opportunities for professional development.
Staff Composition
Community Engagement
Goals & Intended Outcomes
• To enhance communication and collaboration with parents and the community and fostering partnerships in faith, learning and teaching and wellbeing.
• To promote active student and parent involvement in the Catholic Lasallian community, its traditions and its future.
• To develop a caring environment to which all members of the College Community can belong.
• To enable our College Community to develop greater connections between campuses.
Achievements
From a community engagement perspective, 2023 was a successful year as students and parents/guardians/carers were able to engage with our full suite of onsite community activities:
• Students continued to demonstrate a strong connection and commitment to a Lasallian Education through the College's retreat and mission program.
• Efficient delivery of online parent/teacher/student interviews.
• Continuation of a well-supported Parent Network.
• Extensive Wellbeing Programs for students and staff.
• Developing further connections with feeder primary schools, parishes and local girls' schools.
• Celebration and Farewell to the Graduating Class of 2023.
Parent Satisfaction
In 2023, parent satisfaction with the College was once again very high. Parents/guardians/ carers eagerly collaborated with the College to support their child's education and overall wellbeing, while also valuing opportunities to connect with other parents/guardians/carers. They expressed confidence in the Principal and staff's management of their child's learning.
De La Salle College actively engaged with parents/guardians/carers through monthly Parent Network meetings, surveys, virtual parent/teacher/student interviews and various interactive events throughout the year. Parents/guardians/carers praised the College's respectfulness, inclusive atmosphere, welcoming environment, skilled and generous staff, and dedication to student health and well-being as key strengths throughout the year.
Financial Performance
The school’s financial performance information and a report of the financial activities of the school's boarding premises (if applicable) have been provided to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and will be available for the community to access from their website at www.acnc.gov.au
For more detailed information regarding our school please visit our website at www.delasalle.vic.edu.au
