Year 10 Coordinator’s Report The Year 10 group of 2005 have undertaken a busy year. Many have made the most of the opportunities De La Salle College has to offer. For those young men, in particular, 2005 has been a challenging and rewarding year. At the start of the year the boys were challenged to ‘Step Up’. This referred to: Taking greater responsibility, for learning, for behaviour, for attitude and for effort. Making a positive difference, in their own lives, to the Year level and in the lives of our De La Salle community. Being involved in De La Salle, in activities and events, in sport and culture, in community and academic life. Striving for improvement in all the things that we do. For our young men, at a time of their schooling where many feel disconnected, this provided a focus for the year and criteria for measuring their progress. Most made a real effort to work by this theme.
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For many the first step was a Quickstep, Cha Cha and progressive moves with the girls from Star of the Sea. Around 50 students were involved in the dance classes and really enjoyed the experience. The boys have competed in a wide range of ACC sports and been involved in a number of other competitions such as Lacrosse. Thanks to the staff that have given up their time to train and coach these teams. A number of Year 10 boys devoted considerable time to the Rock Eisteddfod as performers and backstage crew. Congratulations go to these students and also to those who appeared in the performance of “Breaker Morant”. Each student has undertaken a personal development program during Homeroom periods and through the Inside-Out program run by Stonnington Youth Services. A number of boys also took part in student leadership seminars run by Reach and Lord Somers Camp. In Term 2 the boys also participated in RE reflection days. Thanks go to Mr Ian Smith for his organisation of these days and to Mr David Hale for his assistance and support with the PD program. In Term 2 the students spent time out in the workplace. Work Experience remains a valuable program for young men faced with some important decisions later in the year. Those boys who invested some time
in sourcing an interesting position really enjoyed the week. The work of Trish Woodman and Sue Taylor is appreciated in the difficult task of administering work experience. Congratulations go to the boys of 10 Solomon, who were 2005 football Lightning Premiership winners. I never had any doubt they would win, as they were superbly drilled by Mr Ellul. At the beginning of Term 3 the boys participated in Outdoor Education camps in the Cathedral Ranges. This challenging camp involved mountain bike riding, climbing, abseiling and the day-to-day management of the campsites. For those who stepped up, you are to be congratulated. You worked fantastically well together and thanks go to David Atkins and the Outdoor Education crew who ran these camps. Towards the end of Term 3 the Year 10’s were involved in subject selection interviews and making their choices for next year. Some have chosen a traditional VCE program, others are leaving to take up apprenticeships, some are undertaking VET course and others VCAL. To Mr Paul Fairlie, a special thanks on behalf of myself and the many young men for whom he has been so generous with his time. Thanks also to Sandra Venneri, who stepped into the VCE Co-ordinator’s position for the term and gave
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