Year 8

Year 7 Leaders

Year 7 Coordinator’s Report

What a fine group of young men! This year I have been fortunate enough to share time with a great group of enthusiastic and fun-loving students. The challenge to do their best and be a credit to themselves has always been met with fine performances in the classroom, on the sporting field and in every other aspect of the boys’ first year in secondary education. Of course, a great deal of credit must go to all the parents and the fine staff who work with Year 7 students. The Homeroom teachers take on much of the pastoral work throughout the year and I would like to thank Mrs Carmel Dwyer, Ms Adrianne Harrowfield, Ms Dianne Byers, Mr Gerard Barns, Mr Michael Naughton, Mr David Hale, Ms Ami Surkitt and Mr Paul Fegan for their care and professionalism in dealing with the students. All of the subject teachers have been outstanding in their dedication towards the boys this year. I would also like to acknowledge the role of the parents as the primary educators of the boys. Thank you for your loyal support throughout the year. I look forward to watching the Year 7 Class of 2004 continue to learn and develop in their years at De La Salle College. Mr Chris Martin Year 7 Coordinator

Back Row: Adrian Papamiltiades, Andrew Brown, Jonathon Stamatelos, Patrick McNamara Middle Row: Matthew Marshall, Xavier Murphy, Joseph Phillipos, Liam O’Rourke, David Hutchinson Front Row: Michael Husek, Ryan Gallagher, Matthew Herbstreit, Daniel Stow,Damien Gould, Ignatius Howe

Congratulations to Academic Achievement Award winners Semester 1:

Anthony Boghdadi Matthew Briglia Roger Madafferi Stephen McConnell Michael Osekowski Adrian Papamiltiades Jonathan Stamatelos Jake Stewart

Science

The Science faculty is an integral part of the academic studies undertaken at De La Salle College. Science is studied as a compulsory subject in Years 7 to 10 and at VCE the studies of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology are offered. At all levels of Science, the department endeavours to include as much “hands on science” as possible. We like students to experiment and develop their ideas after careful data collection through assigned and self designed practical work. This has helped maintain student interest and at times created even more questions to investigate. A love of learning and a sense of wonder is the key. The hands on approach has also included: — Getting all of Year 7 to produce a task for the Science Talent Search and entering the best received. — A visit by a mobile planetarium to the year 7 and 8 students — Having all 7– 10 students sit the Australian Schools Science Competition — Year 10 students producing an essay for the “Genethics Essay Competition” which required students to write about an ethical dilemma involving the use of biotechnology. — All students from year 7–9 conducting their own experimental investigation. Interest in science continues into the VCE as we see many students choosing to do one or more of the science fields offered in their list of studies. Again a similar emphasis on experimentation is adopted to help all students consolidate the concepts covered, together with as excursions and incursions. Science at De La Salle this year has been an enjoyable journey with staff and students continuing to work together to develop concepts, enjoy learning, and share a sense of wonder.

Mathematics

Australian Mathematics

Competition for the Westpac Awards, 2004

The Australian Mathematics Competition has been running since 1978. It is a significant international event that has over 460,000 entries from 3000 schools in 30 different countries. Many of the problems presented are set in situations to which students can relate, showing the relevance of mathematics to their every day lives. This year we had over 700 students participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition. I would like to congratulate the following students for their achievements. Australian Mathematics Competition for the Westpac Awards, 2004

Angus McInnes (Year 9) who won the Prudence award, and Matthew Herbstreet (Year 7) and Jack Murray (Year 8) who both won Certificates of High Distinction.

Prudence Award

Angus Mc Innes Year 9

Certificates of High Distinction Matthew Herbstreit Year 7 Jack Murray Year 8

Certificates of Distinction Thomas Miles Year 7 Adrian Papamiltiades Year 7 Vincent Ho Year 7 Thomas Stubbings Year 7 Michael Blakebrough Year 7 Kieran Mc Inerney Year 7 Hamish Rix Year 7 Stephen Mc Connell Year 7 Timothy East Year 7 Micheal Lee Year 7 Jake Evans Year 7 Patrick Hogan Year 7 Kieran Ellis Year 8 Frank Smith Year 8 Matthew Warr Year 8 Justin Calache Year 8 Justin Chin Year 8 Jesse Howell Year 8 Nic Fyfield Year 8 Matthew Mc Cart Year 9 Paul Culliver Year 9 Anthony DiGirolamo Year 9 Steven Maraschiello Year 9 Markos Danoudis Year 9 Matthew Corallo Year 11

Year8

A Champion A Champion isn’t someone that always comes first, A Champion isn’t someone that is the best, A Champion isn’t someone that brags about how good he or she is, A Champion isn’t someone that has to be admired by the rest. A Champion is someone that has the spirit to come first, A Champion is someone that tries his or her hardest to become the best, A Champion is someone that shows — not boasts — about how good he or she is, A Champion is someone who is already a champion, because he or she has already achieved their goals. A Champion is someone that aims to become better, stronger, faster, and harder to beat. You might be a winner, but are you champion? John DiNatale

The Grandfather Tree Our tree was old and withered He was dry and rough As he lay in his pot he shook and swayed And said he’d had enough As I walked by I began to cry To see my tree was dead. So I started creeping To his pot Only to find He was only sleeping.

Ben Payne The Sea The sound of the waves, Crash on the rocks with a bitter crash, Pulverise proud stone, into dune upon dune. The sound of life teeming beneath, Pulsing, growing, ever changing, A true life-form in itself, The wind and the water, The sound of struggle. Yet harmonies exist under its depth, And when at night, I hear these sounds, I hear them as a song, The song of life, The song of death, The endless song of change. Justin Calache My Family My mother is a machine, She never stops working. My brother is a jaguar, He hunts me down for the kill. My father is a taxi, His job is to drive us everywhere. Damien Hale

My Family My dad is a Melways Guiding me back on track when I’m lost My mum is the lollypop lady And helps me across life’s little crossings My brother is the jukebox And never stops playing

Guy Ripepi

At The Movies Just because I can hear the people screaming, The snappy one-liners, The gasping crowd, The bright flashes on the screen, And my sudden intake of breath, Doesn’t mean this movie is any good!! Jordan Harris The Book A keeper of knowledge, A keeper of life, Beckons to all to explore its core. The cover attracts, calling to us, To open and read the wisdom it holds. The pages flutter, like birds of the sky, Shouting, exclaiming, ‘How great am I!” Jack Noble

At The Footy Just because I can hear and see The big bumps and the heavy thumps The loud roar when a kick splits the sticks The umpire’s whistle giving a signal The constant call for the ball The blaring siren stopping the game Doesn’t mean my team’s winning! Guy Ripepi

Winter Cold and bleak, Rainy and dark, Leafless trees, Lifeless bark. Frosty grey breath, Thick, woolly clothes. Ice on windscreens, Howling wind blows. Fog closing in, Snow flakes falling. Air damp and heavy, Car engines stalling. Caught in the rain, Shivering and freezing. Flu and colds, Coughing and sneezing. Roaring, open fire, Warming my feet. Steaming hot soup, A cosy retreat. Winter is not My favourite thing, At least there’s the promise, It soon will be spring. Jack O’Halloran Recipe for a family Preparation time: 25+ years Difficulty: not recommended for beginners Take 4 completely different humans, Give the more matured couple two jobs. Send the unripened two to a school to stew. Once a night bring under the same roof to tenderise. Add a pinch of love. And a heaped teaspoon of bickering. Keep marinating until all are tender. Note: if your recipe appears tough or tense then put in a counsellor’s office set to solve or talk until sufficiently tender. An unwanted relative can add a great spice to the batch, so be sure to stir in occasionally, Sprinkle in a difficult uncle or family friend into the batch. If the stew is left for an extended period of time, the family should be moved to a different space. Before doing this it is vital to add a few drops of essence of ‘Yard Sale’ to separate excess broth. After 18 to 20 years it is time to move the younger humans into a different pot that is much smaller, possibly a bit grimy around the edges (the independence will increase their harmony). Now the ripened humans will start to wrinkle and go through what is called a mid-life crisis. It is vital to introduce some extreme ingredients into the mix to offset unappealing ageing process (skydiving or bungie jumping is ideal). Now that all humans have sufficiently matured serve at 20th wedding anniversary as an immaculately presented family group (nice girls an ideal partner for the younger two and it won’t hurt to dress them up a bit). Hint: a family will go down best with lots of patience.

Jordan Harris The clothesline The clothesline stood tall in the garden, Raising her possessions high to the sun, Playing with the wind, Never letting go of her companions. But as the sun goes down, She knows it must end, So she crouches down, To let her friends go home. She stands there tall, All night and alone, Waiting for the sun to rise, To be with her friends again. Sam Howieson First Day I walk through the gates Kiss my mum good-bye. ‘Have fun’ she says As she heaves a big sigh. Out comes my teacher She is an old hag. ‘Come in’, she says ‘And hang up your bag’. I hang up my bag And sit down at my desk. ‘Hello’ the teacher says. ‘My name is Miss Wesk.’ I get out my books And begin to write. I look at the teacher (What an ugly sight!) The bell rings And the day is done. My first day at school Was so much fun! Josh Storai

Back Row : Adam Bonaddio, Alastair Moroney, Shane Berlangieri, Steven Tomadin Third Row: Adam Del Pizzo, Christopher Nayna, John Greene, Michael Hogan, Andrew Sanders, Thomas Willis, Redmond Casey Second Row: Jake Semmel, Richard Monaghan, Benjamin Hausler, Emmanuel Damianos, Karl Linden, Jeremy Baker, Adrian Cannizzaro Seated: Edward Clinch, Richard Spillane, Kieran Grant, Nathan Mufale, Samuel Minogue, Mark Collins, Michael De Luca Mr Jonathan Edgar

8 Dunstan

Back Row : David Byrne, Benjamin Jones, Jack Murray, James Croce, Timothy Allan, Timothy Austin Third Row: David Murphy, Thomas Williams, Thomas Keegan, Callum Jackson, Alexander Zaia, Xavier Harkins, Daniel Speirs Second Row: Marc Cleland, Brenton Fyfield, Patrick Pelly, Thomas Dobson, Mitchell Robertson, Anthony Kanellopoulos Seated: Vincent Meager, James Siakavelis, Andrew Scott, Luke O'Connor, Justin Chin, Xavier Pattison, Julian Balthazaar Mr Larry Evans

8 Hegarty

Back Row : Geoffrey Davey, Christopher Kaul, Xavier O'Shannessy, Benjamin O'Dwyer, Keiran Brown, Jack Driscoll Third Row: Sebastian Coulson, Joshua Tyrer, Joshua Porozny, Nathan Ferguson, Paul Millar, Matthew Ellis, Daniel Esposito Second Row: Max Helsing, Ross Giumarra, David Gonzales, Nicholas Kyriazis, Robert Kemp, Michael Malek Seated: Ben Fricke, Daniel Mercuri, Mitchell Wheeler, Steven De Corrado, Sheldon Oski, Andre Yu, Jack Molloy Mrs Bernice Manuell

8 Jerome

Back Row : Benedict Farrell, Tyson Hunt, Lindon Smith, Paul Torrisi, Michael Raymond, Kushan Managey Third Row: Thomas Donaghey, Peter Selwood, Jesse Howell, Matthew Glico, Christopher Dunn, Shane Griffin, James Shannon Second Row: Nicolas Fyfield, Jarrod Macdonald, John Palombi, Tomas Sabbatucci, Tristan Tiso, Vaughan Stedman Seated: Nicholas Woodgate, Harrison Pout, Ben Nethersole, Kieran Ellis, Timothy Mackie, Brendan Wilson, Christopher Waters Mr Phillip Murton

The Bush Dance

Year 8 Coordinator's Report

The theme for 2004 was “Let’s make Year 8 great” and the students in many ways did their utmost to uphold this motto. A characteristic of this particular group was their willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life. This was highlighted by an excellent contribution to the Mission Action Day total, Bush dancing with the girls from Presentation College Windsor and the Outdoor Education Camp at Lorne. Throughout the year I witnessed a number of talented feats from masterful musical performances, rock eistodfod renditions, inspirational athletic and drama performances, sensational public speaking efforts and amazing art exhibits. What a talented bunch. The Year 8 students were challenged a number of different ways this year. The trip to the city to visit the urban seed centre made students aware of the drug and homeless issue that is virtually on our doorstep. This was reinforced with the build up to the social justice mass with students donating food and other essential items to the Sacred Heart Missions. And there was the daily grind of lessons, homework and the associated pressures of being a 13/14 year old young man in today’s world. Many thanks to the dedicated Homeroom staff who

Year 8 Leaders

Back Row: Chris Nayna, Zac Dickinson, Ben O'Dwyer Middle Row: Josh Scipione, James Gray, Josh Wilkinson, Damien Hale, Front: Julian Balthazaar, Damian Giorgini, Anthony Kanellopoulos, Shane Griffin, Xavier Gotch, John Palombi, Jordan Pollard

have guided, counselled, encouraged, disciplined, nurtured and instructed the students throughout the year. I am most grateful for the support of the Year 8 teachers as well as Peter Riordan, Br Tim, Geoff Martin and all the office staff for their invaluable assistance.

Tim Ford Year 8 Coordinator

Congratulations to Academic Achievement Award winners Semester 1: Justin Calache Daniel Esposito Jack Murray John Palombi Harrison Pout Guy Ripepi Mitchell Robertson Joshua Scipione Nicholas Seel