Blue and Gold 2005

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Science Talent Searching Science is a tremendous area of study. It provides a great way of responding to the many questions people asks themselves in the midst of his everyday living. It furnishes a logic of thinking and an analytical approach to situations, as well as providing a sound factual base to the understanding of various phenomena. At De La Salle, the Science key learning area has long understood the value of student engagement in their learning, catering to a range of learning styles, and incorporating a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement in its student courses. This is enhanced with on-going developments in information technology. In order to further enhance science appreciation and learning, De La has long offered opportunities to students to take part in the annual Science Teachers Association of Victoria’s ‘Science Talent Search’. Talented and motivated students enter this competition in a variety of different ways to help ‘share the knowledge’ to the broader community. 2005 saw De La Salle revitalised with greater numbers of student participation. We ran our own version of the S.T.S. for all our Year 7s and then formally submitted the best of these entries into the ‘genuine’ competition. We also ‘targeted’ students in years 8 and 9 who demonstrated scientific talent. Students can enter the competition through a broad range of expressions such as Creative Writing, Experimental Reports,

Scientific Posters, Computer Programs, Photographic Displays Working Models & Inventions. Our students responded beyond our wildest dreams to deliver some very impressive pieces of work. The Year 7s obviously enjoyed the broad range of options. Entries at Year 8 and 9 were admirable. 18 official entries were made winning 3 Major Bursaries, 3 Minor Bursaries, 6 Merits & 7 Acknowledgements. All the official entrants attended the STS Exhibition & Presentation Day where they were able to view the best entries from the entire competition. We look forward to continued growth of participation in the next couple of years as ‘word of mouth’ regarding the fun and achievement involved has got around. Mr Larry Evans. STS Coordinator.


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page 154

College Alumni

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page 155

St Vincent de Paul Society

3min
page 153

College Libraries

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page 152

Parents’ Association

2min
page 151

De La Salle Visits Green Hills

3min
page 150

Sport Reports and Teams

51min
pages 124-149

Music

2min
pages 118-119

Technology

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pages 120-121

LOTE

5min
pages 122-123

Mary McKillop Enhancement Centre

5min
pages 106-108

Oedipus Rex / Drama

2min
pages 114-115

College Staff

11min
pages 100-105

Year 10

8min
pages 92-99

Year 11

9min
pages 84-91

Kinnoull 2005

3min
page 77

Senior Awards

2min
page 69

Year 12 Homerooms

6min
pages 78-83

The Blue and Gold Ball

3min
pages 62-63

Music Night

2min
pages 58-59

Senior Rock Eisteddfod

3min
pages 54-55

The Canberra Tour

1min
page 53

S.R.C. 2005

3min
page 52

Year 8

14min
pages 35-43

Year 9

12min
pages 44-51

Science and Mathematics

2min
page 34

Primary Classes

8min
pages 21-25

Year 7

12min
pages 26-33

College Leaders 2005

3min
page 9

College Headmaster’s Report

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pages 6-7

Curriculum

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page 10

Mission Action Day

3min
pages 14-15

Outdoor Education

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page 18

College Captain’s Report

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page 8

Tiverton Campus Report

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page 12

The Class of 2004

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