Year 7

Year7

7 Dunstan

Back Row : Steven McGlade, James Corkill, James Stevens, Justin Geaney Third Row : Marcus Schrampf, Nathan Gray, Nicholas Kyriazis, Matthew Ellis, Emmanuel Damianos, Luke O'Connor, Kieran Ellis Second Row : Alastair Moroney, Brendan Wilson, Luke Sutton, Joshua Rowland, Mark Collins, Christopher Waters, Matthew Warr, Ms Adrianne Harrowfield Front Row : Trent Balthazaar, Vincent Meager, Michael Baines, Matthew Harrington, Benjamin Carracher, Jordan Pollard, Ben Fricke Back Row : Xavier O'Shannessy, Simon Lowe, James Croce, John Nicolopoulos, Mark Breda Third Row : Jordan Harris, Callum Jackson, James Shannon, Timothy Allan, Richard Monaghan, Thomas Keegan, Sebastian Coulson Second Row : Travis Moseley, Jeremy Baker, Steven Nakos, Patrick Pelly, Guy Ripepi, Mitchell Wheeler, Benjamin Hausler, Mr Michael Naughton Front Row : Anthony Kanellopoulos, Damian Giorgini, Christopher Mercuri, Jack Molloy, Timothy Perri, Thomas Gheller, Jack Noble

Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig The Three little wolves lived together Until they decided to build their own houses. The first little wolf built his house out of straw, Because he was very poor. The second little wolf built his house out of sticks, (Because he thought it would attract the chicks). The third little wolf built his house out of bricks, To stop the pig from playing his dirty tricks.

One day the Bad pig went to the house built of straw, Where he let out a very big roar. The little wolf ran to his brother's house of sticks, (The one who really liked the chicks), The pig followed him and let out a great roar, Both little wolves ran out the door. To their brother's house which was built of bricks, To protect them from the pig's dirty tricks. The pig came to the door, let out his biggest roar But the wolves were safe in the house of bricks.

Tim Allan There once was a girl There once was a girl who had a big curl Right in the middle of forehead. She took out her brush, But combed in a rush And the curl did a twirl and fell off!

Josh Scipione

The Beach

I feel the beach as I walk along Its beautiful golden shore The water sparkles and glistens like diamonds As if winking at me, inviting me to swim Cool water splashes on my feet and in between my toes. I suddenly dive And diving, never felt so alive The water caresses my face And I am now Floating away...

Ryan McCormick Haikus Snow Pure white glistening Falls gently slowly softly Collects on the ground

Waves Waves sparkling sea blue Curling over the ocean They crash foaming white

Waterfall Loud but soft sounding Water falling gracefully Sun shines through the mist

Forest A peaceful silence The gentle sounds of nature Pleasant flora scent Jack Murray Misery Misery is new shoes that give you blisters, Misery is a cold hotdog, Misery is your sisters, (well sometimes). Misery is having to get changed on the beach, Misery is studying for an exam, Misery is running out of toilet paper, Misery is buying fortune cookies and finding out they're all the same fortunes, Misery is poetry.

Joseph La Delfa

The Snake The snake Slithers silently Across the smooth ground, slowly Awaiting the soft flesh of A small mouse Wandering curiously Around the snake's territory About to be slowly swallowed.

Smog

I see the old rusty shed A small tin box A box of memories Memories of children Children growing up To be another creator Of smog I look To where the stars should be But aren't there All I see Is the reflection On the window The faint scratches On the window The confused moth On the window I see more Than I normally would Because I have homework And I am looking Not only seeing I open the window To smell the smells The smells of the night The smells are faint Again overwhelmed By smog I taste its foul polluting taste I slam the window shut With an ear-splitting crack Only to receive A thunderous yell From my sister An unpleasant way Of saying 'Be quiet' Followed by "Go to sleep" I look through the window Of my analogue watch And watch the seconds Creeping by. I look through the window One last time At the darkness Before closing The venetian blinds And lay at rest On the soft mattress Of the bed. Jack Murray Football The sound of the siren, The start of the game, Everyone wants The glory and fame. The ball goes up, The two rucks jump, The flankers go in, Ready and pumped. The rovers swoop, The ball's in the clear, The half forwards Go up with no fear. It's very wet, It's very muddy, If they slip It won't be funny. The half forwards lead out, The pockets too, The boys all want That ball, to do?: To take a mark, to kick a goal, To line it up and not to fall. He pulls up his socks, He lines it up, The whole crowd is ready, Ready to jump. It's a slippery ball, It hits the boot, The crowd sees it and boo hoo hoo. He hits the ground, With his hand, He's disappointed So are the fans. He puts his hands up On the mark, The full back kicks in, And clears the fifty-metre arc.

Scott Watson School

Studying Classes Homework Or maybe Orientation, but everyone is Learning!

Football

Fans cheering Ovals booming Out come The players Bounces go up And players will be Legends or losers! Andrew Sanders

7 Jerome

Back Row : Peter Selwood, Bill Vlahos, Michael Hogan, Steven Tomadin, Thomas Jane Third Row : Cameron Munday, Benjamin Payne, Thomas Williams, Mark Nazzari, Daniel Esposito, Andrew Hibbins, Joshua Wilkinson Second Row : Joshua Tyrer, Steven De Corrado, Daniel Nikakis, John Palombi, Adam Del Pizzo, Michael Pierce, Simon Francazio, Mr Gerard Barns Front Row : Stefano Crocilla, Michael De Luca, Daniel Mercuri, Harrison Pout, Xavier Gotch, Marc Cleland, Patrick Ioannidis Back Row : Matthew Glico, Christopher Kaul, Benjamin Jones, Geoffrey Davey, Thomas Willis, Anton Pejic, Kieran Burke Third Row : Vaughan Stedman, Sam O'Donnell, David Gonzales, Jarrod Macdonald, Isaac Atkin, Damien Hale Second Row : Richard Spillane, Martin Paczkowski, Brenton Fyfield, Thomas Smith, Jack Peterson, Lachlan Campbell, Mr Kieran Grafen Front Row : Tomas Paturzo-Polson, Luke Williams, James Siakavelis, Edward Clinch, Daniel Campbell-Tennant, Kamal Riman

7 Roland

Back Row : Thomas Donaghey, Cameron Watts, Adam De Luca, Stephen Muller, Paul Torrisi, Michael De Corrado, Timothy Kershaw Third Row : Andrew Yarde, David Murphy, Xavier Harkins, Alexander Zaia, Christopher Dimattina, Martin O'Meara, Edward O'Toole Second Row : Robert Kemp, Peter Gourgoulis, Joshua Storai, Daniel Speirs, Adrian Cannizzaro, Nathan Mufale, Mrs Liliana Russo Front Row : Nicholas Hogan, Dylan Jansz, Michael Malek, Luigi Perri, Ross Giumarra, William Riman Back Row : Christopher Windley, Zachary Dickinson, Benjamin O'Dwyer, Nicholas Sinclair, Lindon Smith Third Row : Timothy Austin, Jack Hubbard, Tyson Hunt, Jack Driscoll, Callum BarryMurphy, Samuel Hillier, Ben Nethersole Second Row : Matthew Hay, Thomas Dobson, Joseph Mannix, James Fischer-Myall, Samuel Minogue, Timothy Mackie, Francis Smith, Mr Chris Martin Front Row : Julian Balthazaar, Jack Haley, James Gray, Sheldon Oski, Jake Semmel, Max Helsing, Jack Sullivan

7 Vincent

Back Row : Shane Griffin, Christopher Nayna, Andrew Sanders, Joshua Porozny, Michael Raymond, Oliver Holmes, Paul Millar, Jesse Howell Third Row : Joshua Scipione, David Byrne, Sebastien Haberli, Redmond Casey, Matthew Byrne, Ryan McCormick Second Row : Kieran Grant, Andrew Scott, Shaun Koob, Jack O'Halloran, Nicolas Fyfield, Mitchell Robertson, Mr Paul Fegan Front Row : Ryan Paturzo-Polson, Richard Naylor, Thomas Forbes, Nicholas Hart, Justin Chin, Justin Calache Back Row : Benedict Farrell, Samuel Howieson, Shane Berlangieri, Adam Bonaddio, Jack Murray Third Row : Nathan Ferguson, Keiran Brown, John Di Natale, Christopher Dunn, Shane Renshaw, John Greene, Tomas Sabbatucci Second Row : Adam Dioguardi, Patrick Lloyd, Kale Pryor, Adam Schultz, Karl Linden, Tristan Tiso, Andre Yu, Mr Tim Ford Front Row : Matthew Henricus, Andrew Spencer, Xavier Pattison, Joseph La Delfa, Nicholas Woodgate, Nicholas Seel, Simon Pentifallo

Year 7 Coordinator’s Report

The class of 2003 has been an absolute pleasure to work with. The trademark of this group has been their willingness to cooperate with each other and to be so accepting of individual differences. Right from the beginning of the year, the Year 7 boys connected with each other very well and approached activities with great enthusiasm and commitment. This was evidenced by their keen involvement in all extra curricular activities, particularly sporting pursuits. The smooth transition of the boys into life at De La Salle is due in no small part to the great dedication and care shown by the 8 Homeroom Teachers. I sincerely thank these teachers and all the Year 7 staff for their efforts to assist the students in every possible way. Once again, I am very grateful for the support and encouragement offered to me by Peter Riordan and Br Tim Peter. This group of boys have begun their secondary school life in fine fashion and I hope they will continue to soar in 2004 and beyond!

Mr Peter Harte

Year 7 Leaders

Back Row: Mark Breda, Shane Berlangieri, Paul Torrisi. Middle Row: John Nicolopolous, Jack O'Halloran, Mr Peter Harte, Joshua Storai, Jack Hubbard. Front: Simon Francazio, Tom Smith, Edward Clinch, Joseph La Delfa, Jack Haley, Harry Pout, Mitchell Robertson Absent: Matthew Ellis, Tristan Balthazaar Congratulations to Academic Achievement Award winners Semester 1: Justin Calache 7V, Sebastian Coulson 7B, Matthew Ellis 7D, Daniel Esposito 7J, Justin Geaney 7D, Robert Kemp 7R, Joseph La Delfa 7S, Jack Murray 7S, Anton Pejic 7H, Harrison Pout 7J, Guy Ripepi 7B, Joshua Scipione 7V, Vaughan Stedman 7H

School is strange School is great School is something we love to hate School is sport School is laughter School is something I don’t always master School is friends School is lunchtime the most fun But School is best when it is done. Josh Porozny Hair-raising Encounters The Year 7s were treated to a cold-blooded lesson on Australian reptiles when they were introduced to flamboyant ecologist Fred the snake man and his menagerie of 40 odd lizards, 5 carpet pythons and 6 highly venomous snakes. Fred demonstrated how to deal with the venomous snakes and then allowed the boys to handle the lizards and carpet pythons .The boys were given a talk on reptiles, their habitats and the fragility of the ecosystems that are continually under threat by development. The audience were encouraged to ‘get acquainted’ with their scaly Australian neighbours and, after tentative handling, began to enjoy the novelty of having snakes coil about and around them. The intention, of course, is to allay any fears about Australian reptiles and thereby take on board the very real need to protect them. Issues such as family pets and their potential for destruction were discussed and how families can protect endangered species simply by locking their pets in at night. Overall, an alarming but enjoyable day was had by all!!