Year 11 Report

Farewell Jack Lunn

The College community farewelled Jack Lunn on 4th July 2003 after 23 years of unswerving service to De La Salle College. We wish him a well-deserved retirement. Jack commenced at De La Salle in 1980 and after only a few years, decided to visit his family in the UK for a period of two years. Fortunately for the College, he returned to Malvern after only two months away. Jack has been responsible for the maintenance of both Tiverton Campus and Kinnoull Campus. Over the years Jack has witnessed, if not actively participated in, some major changes in the life of the College. Jack served under four Headmasters and three Business Managers, and due to his living in close proximity to the College he was, in effect, always on duty. He was involved with students, staff and parent bodies and gave tirelessly of his time. Jack is an extremely generous contributor to charitable causes, in particular the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which he holds in high esteem. A keen punter, he is often seen at Caulfield, and is always happy to share a drink with members of the College Community. Jack is remembered for his support to staff, researching topics on their behalf and for his financial advice. He will be remembered by staff for his shrewd observations and dry wit.

Mrs Elaine Tyrrell College Registrar

Year 11 2003 The Complete Package

Every once in a while in a school, a year level group progresses through that contains all of the eclectic mixtures that constitute a complete demographic of that school’s unique environment. This year’s Year 11s are it for De La Salle. In all aspects of College life this group has participated widely, engaged energetically and reaped the intrinsic benefits of such immersion. This is a credit to each of them and to the overwhelmingly positive feelings they have for the College. The year has had its challenges. What with the industrial noise of the building program, the confined spaces in which to recreate and the kilometres travelled to and from lockers to classrooms at either end of the College, this group is worthy of acclaim. From the heat of February, to the cold of July and finally to the luxury of November when the Year 12s have finished and the campus belongs to Year 11, this group has acclimatised to the VCE and all that it entails. Some highlights have included: Homeroom Retreats, the Blue and Gold Ball, magnificent successes in ACC competition, the College production, Rock Eisteddfod, involvement in St Vincent de Paul and SALT social action groups, Founder’s Day activities, the Italian exchange and the election of the leadership group for 2004. Further to this has been the camaraderie and mutual respect amongst the group and their acceptance of one another’s individual differences. Many thanks must go to the Homeroom teachers Mr David Madigan (Benilde), Mr Luke Martin (Dunstan), Mr Richard Komiazyk (Foley), Ms Clare Kennedy- Curtis (Gehrig), Mr Rob Hoich (Hegarty), Mrs Margaret McPhee (Jerome), Mr Frank Goricanec (Miguel), Mr Tim Brodrick (Roland), Mr Euan Walmsley (Solomon) and Mr Norm Stewart (Vincent). Their professionalism, commitment and good humour has enhanced the formulation of solid working relationships with the students in their care. Also to the individual subject teachers who so ably support and nurture the students in their classes. The foundation is set for this group to now realise its full potential and create their own history in their final year at the College. As individuals they should set realistic academic goals which will challenge and extend their skills and knowledge, develop and maintain a balanced life in which their social and sporting activities retain importance without impeding their academic focus, immerse themselves in the extra-curricula offerings of College life in their final year at De La Salle, and work in collaboration with the adults in their life who can assist them in their journey towards manhood. It has been a pleasure working with these young men in 2003 and I wish them much success for 2004.

Mr Paul Fairlie Year 11 Coordinator