Blue and Gold 2008

De La Salle College Community 2008 Benson Adams Jackson Adams Ashton Agar Wesley Agar William Agar Benjamin Ahern Roman Alberti David Alexander Timothy Allan Tania Allars Benjamin Allars Matthew Allars Simon Allen William Allen Michael Altidis Patsy Amaradasa James Amerena Jack Amerena Justin Anagnostopoulos Anthony Anastasio Daniel Anastasio Aaron Anderson Matthew Anderson Matthew Anderson Nathan Anderson Samuel Anderson Marcus Andrews Naish Annert James Annett Viorgo Annoglou Tahe Antas Mark Aquino Malik Arabani Emmanuel Arapis Patrick Arceri Vincent Arthur Andre Ascui Aiden Atkin Izak Atkin Terry Atkins Joshua Attard Zachary Attard Daniel Austen Gemma Austin Timothy Austin Kosta Avyerinos Benjamin Ayre Samuel Ayre Michael Badrock Trent Bainbridge Michael Baines Dominic Baker Jeremy Baker Julian Balthazaar Trent Balthazaar George Banks Dominic Barker Gerard Barns Scott Barnsley Samuel Barone Kevin Barry Callum Barry-Murphy Lukas Bartsch Jay Bear Mitchell Beaumont Nathan Beaumont Joshua Beckman Samuel Beckman Harry Beech Jack Beech Abhishek Behl Jennifer Belden Adam Bell Daniel Bellino Matthew Bellion Michael Bellmunt Daniel Bendinelli Nathan Bendinelli Jake Benoiton Adam Benson Thomas Benson Nathan Berenger Samuel Bernardelle Daniel Bernardone John Bernardone Philip Bertino Matthew Bertucci Lachlan Betts Joy Bew Lachlan Biasuzzo Sean Biernacki Jake Birch John Birchall Benjamin Birkensleigh James Birrell Tate Blackman Michael Blakebrough David Bliss Joel Boardman Aaron Bodin Corey Bodin Anthony Boghdadi John Bohan Michael Bohan Luke Boles De Boer Nicholas Bolger Danny Bollas Nicholas Bolt Adam Bonaddio Robert Bonnici Nicholas Borgia Jose Borje William Borschmann Gihan Boteju Shehan Boteju James Bough Romeo Bou-Ghosn Daniel Boulos Nicolas Bouwmeester David Brace Peter Bradley Jordan Braim Jack Brammer Mark Breda Matthew Breen Wayne Breen Christopher Brezzi Matthew Briglia Jack Broadhead Timothy Brodrick Samuel Brooks Hugh Brophy Steven Broughill Andrew Brown James Brown Jordan Brown Joshua Brown Keiran Brown Lachlan Brown Liam Brownlie David Bruce Michael Bruce Michael Bruce Adam Buccheri Luke Buccheri Shaun Buckley James Buckley Richard Buckley Sally Buick Thomas Buick Jordan Bull Kieran Burke Liam Burke Robert Burns Matthew Burns Marshall Burrell Kylie Busk Dianne Byers Stephen Byrne Jamie Cagorski Peter Cain Justin Calache Scott Callahan Thomas Callahan Marcus Calleja Daniel Calman-Orr John Camilleri Jack Caminiti Jett Caminiti Tyrone Cammaroto Lachlan Campbell Juke Campbell-Beschorner Daniel Campbell-Tennant James Campbell-Tennant Jack Campion Adrian Cannizzaro Matias Cantavenera Christopher Carberry Thomas Cardwell William Cardwell Liam Carey Mitchell Carey James Carland Jack Carlin Timothy Carlin Benjamin Carracher Lachlan Carracher Bob Carracher Jackson Carroll Samuel Carson William Carson Joshua Caruso Paul Casey Redmond Casey Simon Cassar Joshua Casula Emmanuel Catalla Jack Caton Matthew Chai Yashveer Chand Nicholas Chant Alexander Chaplin James Chaplin Remo Checcucci Mike Chen Nicholas Cheung Nicholas Childs Simon Chiodo Dong Sun Choi Lazarus Chrisomalidis Walter Chung Laurent Chung Tam Tsang Stephen Ciavarella Michael Cicco Joseph Ciliberto Nicholas Clampett Julian Clarisse David Clark Alan Clark Andrew Clark Andrew Clark Daniel Clarke Joel Clarke Mitchell Clarke-Smith James Cleary Thomas Cleary Marc Cleland Declan Clifford Daniel Clinch Edward Clinch Peter Clinch Brendan Close Rose Clurey Nathan Coffey Mark Collins Patrick Collins Sean Collis Jordan Commins Darcy Conlan John Connell Joseph Connell Thomas Connolly Melo Conti Nathan Contin David Convery Lachlan Cook Max Cooke Jack Cooper John Cooper Jayden Cooper Samuel Corboy Ann Corcoran Henry Corcoran Sean Corcoran James Corkill Liam Corkill Anthony Cormick Joshua Cormick Jackson Cormick Shane Cosgrave Steve Cosgrave Monica Costa Patrick Cotter Tom Cotter Sebastian Coulson Brian Coulthard Yannick Coutet Dylan Cowan Jake Cowan Jack Cowling Floyd Cox Rolando Cozza Darcy Craig Jon Craig Angus Cramp Peter Crellin Aidan Crellin Andrew Crimson Adrian Crisafi James Croce Stefano Crocilla Michael Crosbie Matthew Crosbie Patrick Cross James Crough Liam Cummins Paul Cupic Grant Curnow Tim Curran Daniel Currie Hamish Curtis Jacob Curtis Nicholas Curwood Fabian D’Addazio Jordan Dalgliesh Matthew Daly Luke D’Ambrosio Dimitri Damianos Frank D’Amico Jake D’Amico Carmel D’Andrea Patricia D’Arcy Andrew D’Arcy Paul Darras Geoffrey Davey Blake Davis Aaron D’Costa Anthony de Bono Michael De Corrado Steven De Corrado David De Fazio Joseph De Girolamo Christopher De Grazia Adam De Luca Anthony De Luca Michael De Luca Leon De Mel Joshua De Souza Lewis De Stefanis Sebastien Deam Adam Del Pizzo Joshua Delgorge Sean Delgorge Luke Dell’orso Martin DeMarte James Dennehy Bryce Desira Samuel Devenish Joseph Di Ciccio Andrew Di Cosmo Marisa Di Giacomo Alexander Di Medio Stefan Di Medio John Di Natale Peter Di Natale Joshua Di Paola Sean Dillane Christopher Dimattina Liam Dimattina Alan Dinh Bradley Dobney Thomas Dobson Michael Doherty Thomas Doherty Nicholas Donaghey Thomas Donaghey Adam Donaldson Matthew Doran Benjamin Doree Ricardo Dougherty Todd Dover Christopher Draffen Michael Draga Dean Dragonetti Jesse Dragonetti James Driscoll Jared Dudley Jack Duffy Matthew Dumbleton Christopher Duncan Michael Dungan Karen Dunlop Christopher Dunn Kevin Duong Jacob Duscher Carmel Dwyer Liam Dwyer Georgina Dwyer. Jonathan Dykes Harrison Dziubinski Daniel East Timothy East Jonathan Edgar Xavier Edmonds Jill Edwards Macaulay Edwards Nathanial Edwards Nicholas Edwards Danny Eid Kieran Ellis Liam Ellis Matthew Ellis Ryan Ellis Sean Ellis David Ellul Benjamin Ellul Andrew Enderby Murray Enniss Kieran Enright Nicholas Enright James Eracleous Callum Ernikiolis Doug Esler Daniel Esposito Lawrence Evans Jake Evans Nathan Evans Taylor Evans Carmel Eyre Francesco Fabris Miles Fabris James Fagan Mackenzie Fairchild Iryoung Fan Nicholas Fankhauser Silvana Fares Ramy Farjou Jamie Farnell Trevor Farr Benedict Farrell Linton Farrell John Farrugia Zachary Fassos Ross Fattore Giacomo Fecht-O’Brien Paul Fegan David Ferguson Joan Ferguson Nathan Ferguson Jack Ferrari Santiago Ferreyra Mary Finn William Firman Joshua Fisher Thomas Fisher James Fisher-Myall Patrick Fitzgerald Xavier Fitzgerald Taylor Flatley Chris Fleming Mitchell Fletcher Timothy Florentzou Ryan Foenander Cameron Foots Antony Forato Lucas Forato Jack Forbes Thomas Forbes Alessandro Formica Nicholas Formica Peter Forni Ben Forrest Liam Forrest Patrick Forrest Timothy Foster Simon Francazio Benjamin Francischelli Christopher Frangoulis Luke Frazzetto Alex Freeman Declan Freeman Darcy Freeman Ben Fricke Cindy Frost Rachele Furnari Cameron Fyfe Brenton Fyfield Nicolas Fyfield Andrew Gainger Michael Galgani Stephen Galgani Scott Gall Patrick Gallagher Ryan Gallagher Joshua Garman Jordan Gasparini James Gates Sam Gates Jack Gava Thomas Gaylor Daniel Gazzard Justin Geaney Sean Geaney Joseph Gee Matthew Gee Luis Georgaklis Andrew George Nero Georges Luke Gersbeck Christopher Ghersi Matthew Ghersi Maria Giacomantonio Jack Gialamatzis Andrew Giannos Timothy Gibson Peter Gill Damian Giorgini Joe Giorgini Sandra Glazebrook Matthew Gleeson Nicholas Gleeson John Glover Luis Godinho David Gonzales Jacob Gooden Matthew Goodman Ryan Goodman Frank Goricanec Michael Gorissen Xavier Gotch Damien Gould Peter Gourgoulis Ronolan Govender Sashen Govender Luke Goy Mark Goy Paul Grace Ryan Graf Joshua Graham Joanne Graham. Alexander Grant Damon Grant David Grant Kieran Grant James Gray Jack Gray Nathan Gray Liam Grech Pierluigi Grech Nicholas Green Nicholas Green John Greene Joel Greensill Shane Griffin Stuart Griffin Paul Grigoriou Aaron Gross Zachariah GrundmannPerera Daniel Guemene Nicholas Guemene Jayden Guerrieri Miles Guggenheimer Sebastien Haberli Navid Haghju Shamus Haigney David Hale Damien Hale Charles Haley Harry Haley Simone Hall Justin Hall Mitchell Halliwell Jarrod Hambleton Stefan Hambleton Carolyn Hamilton Matthew Hamilton Matthew Hammon Dominic Hando Jack Hanley Eamon Hanney Patrick Hanney Thomas Hanney David Happ Fabio Haramis Karen Harding Lochland Hardy Xavier Harkins Jackson Harper Matthew Harrington Patrick Harrington Samuel Harrington Evan Harris Ellenor Harris Connor Harris Jordan Harris Ryan Harris Clinton Harris. Michael Harris-Jaffe Catherine Harrison Adam Harrison Patrick Harrison Paul Harrup Nicholas Hart Matthew Harvey Patrick Hatch Anthony Hatzis Benjamin Hausler Tony Havelock Aaron Hay Alexander Hay Lachlan Hay Matthew Hay Brian Hayes Matthew Haymes Stephen Healy Simon Hearn Daniel Heath Jack Heatley Samuel Heatley Max Helsing Patrick Helsing Darcy Heming Thomas Hemming Ken Hendarto Jeremy Heng-Carter Matthew Henricus Luke Henriques-Gomes Fraser Henry Carl Herbstreit Matthew Herbstreit Jonathan Hewett Andrew Hibbins Michael Higginbotham Jack Higgins Zachary High Beau Hill Samuel Hillier Luke Hogan Michael Hogan Matthew Hogan Michael Hogan Nicholas Hogan Patrick Hogan Rob Hoich Alexander Holden Elliott Holden Harry Holden Katheen Holmes Louis Holmes Marcus Holmes Max Holmes Nicholas Holmes Oliver Holmes Lewis Holmstrom Tyler Horwood James Howard Matthew Howard Shane Howard Timothy Howard Callum Howarth Edward Howe Ignatius Howe Samuel Howieson Jack Hubbard Hamish Hudson Macauley Hughes Nicholas Hulston Reuben Hume Benjamin Humphrey Thomas Humphrey Mitchell Humphries Tyson Hunt David Hunter Ruth Hunter Kevin Hunter. Mitchell Hurley Michael Husek Nicholas Husek Paul Hussey David Hutchinson Zane Hutter Nicholas Hyland Ryan Hynes Joshua Hyrons Daniel Iacovangelo Anthony Ianchello Rosario Iannucci Nicholas Ibarra Leanne Ickeringill Adrian Indovino Jeremy Inns Patrick Ioannidis Harry Irvine Michael Irving Jacqueline Irwin Matthew Jackson Cameron James Michael James Thomas Jane Daniel Janka Bryce Jansz Dylan Jansz Shayam Jayasuriya Samuel Jeanes Benjamin Jeffery Frederick Jenkins Victor Jenkins Tim Jiang Marcus Johns William Johns Joseph Johnson Kieran Johnson Rohan Johnson Kate Johnston Nathan Johnstone Benjamin Jones Campbell Jones Dylan Jones Dylan Jones Oliver Jones Rhys Jones Rhys Jones James Joo Benjamin Jopling Jack Jopling Prabal Joshi Susan Jost Patrick Jurd Jake Kakouros Anthony Kanellopoulos Penny Karahalios Marcus Karam Jeremy Karitzis Jack Karlson Matthew Karlson Jonathon Kartadinata Dennis Kastanis George Katheklakis Christopher Kaul Kurt Kaupert Mitchell Kaye Beau Keast Jerome Keast Michael Keegan Thomas Keegan Michael Keenan Robert Keeney Alexander Kelada James Kelada Matthew Kelada Aiden KellyKnox Glenn Kemp Patrick Kemp Robert Kemp Matthew Kennedy Clare Kennedy-Curtis Jason Kenner Nicholas Kent James Kerr Thomas Keys Aston Khanthakaew James Kharsas Michael Kharsas Hans Kie

2 College Principal’s Report 4 College Leaders 5 From the Deputy’s Desk 6 Curriculum 7 Tiverton Campus Report 6 Religion/Faith Development 10 International Lasallian youth Gathering 11 Rising to the Challenge 12 The House Swimming Sports 14 Mission Action Day 16 The Primaries 17 Primary Music Concert 20 College Music Night 21 History 22 Outdoor Education 2008 24 Year 7 30 College Libraries/RICRAC 32 Year 8 40 Year 9 44 Year 9 on Camp 45 Homeless World Cup 48 SRC 2008 49 Monash University Schools Theatre 50 Founder’s Day 52 Dance at De La 54 Technology 56 The Blue and Gold Ball 58 The Year 12 Formal 60 The Valedictory Dinner 64 The Year 12 Final Assembly 65 Senior Awards 66 Year 12 Gallery 73 Kinnoull Campus 2008 74 Year 12 Homerooms 77 Geography 81 Year 11 Homerooms 86 LOTE

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88 Music 90 Year 10 Homerooms 92 Year 10 Learn to Dance 94 Year 10 2008 96 Year 10 Camp 97 Infomatics Olympiad 98 College Staff 103 Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre 104 Business Studies 105 VET/VCAL 106 Laughter on the 23rd Floor 108 Visual Communication and Design 110 Art 112 Studio Arts 114 The Dream 116 ACCent on Music 117 Year 12 Media 118 Sport Reports and Teams 146 Social Services 150 St Vincent de Paul Society 151 Parents’ Network 152 Rest In Peace

College Principal’s Report Those of my age and older can look back to their schooling and recall being taught very clear notions of right and wrong, goodness and evil, the stark alternative of a state of grace or a state of sin, and a final, eternal option of heaven or hell. Following the Second Vatican Council which formally closed on December 8th, 1965, the emphasis was placed more on the positive expression of God’s love and less on sins. The notion of specific sins was gradually blurred into a general state of sinfulness. Writing in the early eighties, Dan Mintie described the dilemma of the seventies in these terms: “In the decade following the Second Vatican Council many notions about sin did go out the window - the general consensus being “happily so”. A “laundry list” notion of evil, an introspective “examination” of conscience, a whole geography of heaven and hell and the stopovers in between went out with a whoosh.

By the early 1970s, however, thoughtful people throughout the Church began to realize that many more issues had been raised than had been resolved.

Suddenly Catholics found themselves facing some tough questions about human nature, evil and the quality of their Christian lives. People are again yearning for some kind of yardstick against which to measure their experience.”

One consequence of this yearning in the eighties and nineties has been the rise of fundamentalism — the literal interpretation of the Bible and the false presupposition that the Bible teaches a scientific understanding of the world in the cosmos. The increase in the number of Christians of all denominations who are fundamentalist has been quite startling.

Genuine faith, however, must rise above such simplistic notions to the central truth of a God who loves us, who became human in the person of Jesus and died in the greatest act of love, an act that gives us hope. It is a mistake to try to oversimplify our notions of the God who is beyond all understanding. How we act towards others is the central issue. Good people have a fundamental disposition to love others and treat them kindly.

If we are not that way, our values are distorted.

Nontheless, in the wake of the financial crisis that has dominated the second half of this year, I have found myself once again thinking about what has happened to the notion of conscience and sin. Many people no longer think in terms of right or wrong but live by a code that “anything is okay if it works for me”. The focus has become that “I can do what I like with my life” rather than one of my wider obligations to fellow human beings who are made in the image and likeness of God. Is it really surprising we have a world financial crisis when so many people act out of personal greed dressed up as “good business acumen”. In a very insightful article, Jesuit writer, Andrew Hamilton, recently had this to say: Sin is popularly seen simply as the breaking of God’s laws. But at a deeper level sin is the pursuit of values that sell your humanity short….

The root of the financial crisis was greed — seeking individual financial gain in ways that did not respect the common good. The symbols of greed were spectacular. Monstrous salaries of CEOs, for example, and takeovers that transferred fees to the engineers and debt to the companies. But greed was not confined to the top end. Funds demanded that companies produce short-term profits, led in turn by their members who wanted spectacular superannuation growth. The way in which greed saps the humanity of the greedy and injures the welfare of ordinary human beings, and of societies, is evident enough. It is less recognised that unfettered greed destroys the conditions under which the market itself can function and under which the greedy can reward themselves.

If they are to function, financial markets require confidence. They are based on credit, and we give credit only to people whom we believe to be credible, and only if we believe creditable the processes by which we give credit. If we believe that people in the market are trying to rip us off and can rely on shonky processes to do so, we shall refuse credit. Without credit financial markets collapse. Greed alone does not destroy trust and confidence. But it breeds a fatal lack of responsibility. We accept responsibility for our own gains but refuse responsibility for others’ losses….

Greed is an old notion. It was listed as one of the Seven Deadly Sins by Pope Saint Gregory the Great (Gregory I, pope from 590 to 604). Gregory is acclaimed as one of the four Latin Fathers of the Church and also as one of only 33 saints who have been proclaimed “Doctors of the Church”. The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices, are a list of sinful tendencies in people which destroy the life of grace and create the threat of eternal damnation. There have been some variations in the names

used in the English translation from the Latin but these vices, which lead us to reject God are: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride.

This list of sins also features prominently in the central epic poem of Italian literature, Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy, written between 1308 and 1321.

This 14,000 line epic is divided into Inferno (hell), Purgatorio (purgatory) and Paradiso (heaven). Dante passes through the gates of hell which bear an inscription of which the ninth, and final, line says: “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate” (Abandon all hope you who enter here).

In his poem, Dante moves through the seven terraces of Purgatorio and each terrace purges one of the seven deadly sins – on the fifth terrace it is greed.

Excessive concern for earthly goods, whether in the form of greed or extravagance, is punished and purified.

Andrew Hamilton concluded his article: “Greed is part of the human condition. It does not offer salvation.

That is something altogether different and better.”

In Paradiso, Dante goes on to list the four cardinal virtues of fortitude, justice, temperance and prudence and the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love. The Divine Comedy is not all fear and punishment. There is a balance. My concern is that too many people no longer balance those things which are good for humanity against those that are cancerous. Their attitude is to do what they hope will bring instant gratification and effectively refuse to identify anything as a vice or as sinful. Hence, the financial crisis where the greed of some creates innocent victims of others.

In a more modern idiom, the search for more than immediate gratification, has been expressed in the words of the twenty-two year old songwriter, born of Italian-American parents, Stacey Orrico in her song, “There’s Gotta Be” (More to Life). She wrote and sang, in 2003: “There’s gotta be more to life…

Than chasing down every temporary high to satisfy me I’ve got the time and I’m wasting it slowly Here in this moment I’m halfway out the door Onto the next thing, I’m searching for something that’s missing I’m wanting more…”

At the end of 2003, Stacey Orrico, did not want to pursue her career but, instead, chose to work with her best friend in a fish and chips shop in her home town of Seattle. She is now back performing but in 2007 she travelled to South Africa to help children suffering from AIDS, obviously looking for more from life than just money (greed) and success (pride).

Never has the need for values-based education been greater. The current financial crisis is hurting many people, not so much the man with a hundred million who has seen his fortune halved, but the humble retirees who have worked and saved to create a secure old age and now face uncertainty. There is no justice here. The gluttony and greed of some people can destroy the lives of others just as devastatingly as the more recognizable vices of lust and laziness.

Bishop Oscar Romero stated: “Aspire not to have more but to be more.” Wonderful advice! That is why our Lasallian social justice initiatives are so important. It is not enough for De La Salle to turn out good students who go on to successful careers: we must produce “men for others”, men with a conscience who value work rather than laziness, who offer genuine love rather than lust, who place sharing before greed and selfishness and who are filled with hope rather than futility.

Yes it is good to be positive but sometimes we have to point out the negative to bring the positive into focus.

One may not like the label “Seven Deadly Sins” but let us not hesitate to point out vice and sin when they arise. The modern sin of corporate greed is destructive of our society — and in this modern world of global economics, sends ripples of gloom and despair around the planet.

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Good education has never been more necessary. I believe our staff members demonstrate strong social consciences which find admirable reflection in our student body. I wish to thank you the parents for being so supportive of the various initiatives to share our gifts.

I especially wish to thank the Deputy Principal, Peter Riordan, for his cheerful and considerate leadership.

He has enjoyed loyal and generous support from our Heads of Campus, Steve Young and John McAlroy who have discharged their responsibilities very capably. Together with the Deputy Heads of Campus, Doug Esler and Brian Long, and with the various Directors and Coordinators, they have provided excellent leadership in the delivery of Lasallian education.

The leadership offered by College Captain, Ben Nethersole, and the other College Leaders has contributed greatly to the life of the College. The Year 12, 2008, leaders have been outstanding and will be remembered as very positive, sensible and enthusiastic. The sporting successes and leadership of our graduating class have been exceptional and we are hopeful this success will also be marked by deservedly good academic results. We are proud of who they are and have high expectations for their future.

I think it noteworthy that consistent with our determination to provide high quality facilities for learning, we have completed our three-year project to install data projectors in all classrooms and will complete the air-conditioning of all teaching spaces that require it before school resumes next year. We anticipate occupation of the new classrooms at Kinnoull in time for the opening of the 2009 school year and completion of the new Kinnoull theatrette and canteen by the end of February, 2009.

I invite you to enjoy reading the pages of this Blue & Gold which reflect so well the vigour and vitality of our College. Special thanks to all who have contributed, and especially to our dedicated editor, Jonathan Hewett.

Br Bill

College Leaders 2008 For all of us, there are many definitive moments about our time at school — like meeting our first Homeroom teacher and realising that he or she is more interested in us as a person, than as a student to whom curriculum must be taught. We all remember the first new mate we made and the first time we met with new friends.

Since these early years, we have enjoyed classes, camps, socials, the move to Kinnoull and, more recently, the Year 12 Formal and Valedictory dinner.

Through these events, our friendship groups have grown both larger and closer. These bonds are what we will cherish well into the future.

For me, 2008 has been golden. Our high level of cooperation and friendliness has made De La a welcoming and fun environment. Our contributions to MAD day helped raise over 70 thousand dollars, and our Year 12 school representatives in music, drama and sport were exemplary — the skill of our footballers and basketballers led to their winning their respective ACC premierships.

Hopefully our VCE results will reflect the high level of motivation and diligence of our students. Year level members have given generously of their time,

as shown through their commitment in PNG, the soup kitchen, World Youth Day and the Coolies trip to India.

Last week our Director of Sport, Mr Edgar said that this is a group of young men who, when asked a question, would always reply: ‘Yes’. This is what De La stands for: willingness, commitment and mateship.

Now we look to the future past the big green gates of De La Salle. Some of us will Back Row (left to right): Jack Hubbard, Gabriel Montalban, Adam Bonaddio, Xavier go on to further educaO’Shannessy, Mitchell Robertson tion or travel, or join the Middle Row: Mr Peter Riordan, Ms Sally Buick, Julian Balthazaar, Michael Raymond, Jack workforce. For many, Peterson, Mr Stephen Young, Br Bill however, the future Seated: Kieran Ellis, Joshua Scipione, Ben Nethersole, Mark Breda, Shane Griffin is an uncertain and intimidating thought. have relied upon you for our education and wellRobert Kennedy once said to a group of young stubeing in our time at De La Salle. The efforts of our dents: ‘Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is teachers have prepared us well for the challenges of not completely beyond our control. Neither fate nor future exams, and our future lives. nature, but the work of our own hands will determine our destiny.’ Whatever as individuals we choose to To the other Year Levels who will follow us I say: do after school, may we always remember and work together. Work together in the classroom, the act upon the Lasallian foundations we have been various artistic stages, and on the sporting field, taught. because De La is all about reaching our potential, together. To my boys, the class of ’08, we part to creI thank our parents for their support throughout ate our own futures, but may we always share the our school years, supporting our studies, being friendships that were created in our time together. It the ‘designated driver’, or just simply putting up was a great honour leading a group of mates who with the volatile mood swings of teenage boys. To possess such dedication and enthusiasm and have the teachers, coordinators and office staff — we made De La such a great place to be.

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From the Deputy’s Desk 2008 has seen the appointment of two new Heads of Campus at both Tiverton and Kinnoull in Mr John McAlroy and Mr Stephen Young respectively.

Through their highly valued leadership of each Campus, my role has changed slightly so that I can work more extensively across both campuses working with staff and students on a daily basis.

I believe that schools have to adapt to the changing world in which they find themselves, but there are some things that remain constant in a school such as De La Salle College. One of these constants is that great sense of tradition and history that permeates throughout the College. The presence of five Brothers in the school, along with a number of teaching staff who are Old Collegians and a number of students whose fathers, uncles, grandfathers and even great grandfathers attended the school before them, really adds to this great sense of tradition.

One area in which De La Salle has changed significantly, along with other schools, is in the number of opportunities that students are given in such a variety of ways. I think by taking the time to read a publication such as the ‘Blue & Gold 2008’ you can gain a tremendous insight into the wonderful opportunities students are given at De La Salle College, through the very generous efforts of staff.

As a Catholic school, in the Lasallian tradition, De La Salle College has an enormous responsibility in educating young men who are prepared and ready to enter society when their secondary education is completed. By providing students with opportunities underpinned by a spiritual, academic, cultural, sporting or social dimension I believe students are well equipped to enter this ever-changing world, and in turn work towards making the world in which they live an even better place.

I continue to observe a strong sense of community and partLeft to right: Mr Steve Young, Mr Peter Riordan and Mr John McAlroy nership amongst the students, Team, particularly Mr John McAlroy and Mr Stephen staff and parents, where people working together Young for their enthusiastic and excellent leaderwith similar purpose and goals can produce fine ship of the respective Campuses, the Year Level outcomes for all concerned. De La Salle College Coordinators, Key Learning Area Coordinators, continues to be a vibrant community, where student Assistant Heads of Campus, the Director of successes are valued and acknowledged, where Sport, the Director of Student Welfare, the VELS students are encouraged to think of people less Coordinator, the VCE Coordinator, Homeroom fortunate than themselves, and where students are Teachers, Subject Teachers, Mrs Joan Ferguson and challenged to do the best they can in whatever they Mrs Mary McLellan (who have both been Executive choose to involve themselves in.

Assistants this year) and to all office and ancillary Finally, I would particularly thank those people who staff for their commitment, dedication and generosity support me in my role as Deputy Principal. To Br in working in the College this year.

Bill, Principal of De La Salle College, for his wisdom, De La Salle College continues to grow and develop fine leadership and total commitment to De La Salle as a fine school with a strong sense of its Lasallian College and for his much valued support of my role. tradition.

I sincerely thank all members of the Leadership Mr Peter Riordan Deputy Principal Br Bill, College Captain Ben Nethersole and Mr Peter Riordan serenade the College Community at the Leaders’ Investiture assembly.

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Curriculum A Special Connection…

As the 2008 school year comes to an end, once again teachers and students are to be congratulated on the exceptional teaching and learning that has occurred at De La Salle College throughout the year. It has been a pleasure to be a part of the fine work completed across all Key Learning Areas from Primary to Year 12.

I have been fortunate enough to spend a little time amongst the primary students and observed the wonderful work they completed on the topic of Space.

When asked questions about this topic, the students were most fascinated with the planet Mars and whether or not human life is possible.

Having insightful conversations with Year 9 students about whether Australia should adopt nuclear energy has been quite interesting. They were able to form mature, thoughtful reasons why nuclear energy is a better alternative than the burning of fossil fuels, while other students are still not convinced and perhaps rightly so…

Year 10 students have been blessed with studying William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright in history. Our students have appreciated the importance of timeless themes and issues, and are perhaps intrigued to read other remarkable literary texts.

Year 12 English students were asked to understand and grasp the concept of Reality this year, a concept most of us perhaps will never be able to articulate.

Yet through their imagination and determination profound pieces were written.

What makes the learning process so unique for each individual student? It is the ‘special connection’ they engage in with their teacher. A beneficial learning environment is one that allows boys to be challenged and structured, as well as presenting an opportunity for self-directed learning.

It is this ‘special connection’ that allows our students each year to complete their secondary schooling to the best of their ability and look back with fond memories to the education De Le Salle College has provided. They have been guided by some of the very best mentors they will ever come across, and they are well equipped with the skills needed for the life journey on which they will soon embark.

Finally, I ask that you always ‘Respect your mind’ and rememMr Pepe di Ciccio, Ms Cindy Frost, Mr John McAlroy, Mr Pat Jurd, Mr Sam Devenish, ber that ‘Learning is a treasure Mr Frank Goricanec, Ms Kylie Busk, Mr Paul Maxted that will follow its owner everySeated: Mr Chris Fleming, Mrs Kathie Holmes, Ms Sandra Troise, Mr David Happ, where.’ — Chinese Proverb Mr Henry Corcoran Once again this year I would like Absent: Mr Paul Fegan, Mr Norm Stewart, Mr Glenn Kemp, Mr Thierry Moran to thank all staff for their commitMr Steve Young, Mr Brian Long ment in educating our young men, and especially the Key Learning Area Coordinators who have not only been supportive in my role, but have spent many hours working to constantly produce quality curriculum delivery.

Ms Sandra Troise

High Achievers 2007 Back Row: Ben Healy, Steven Maraschiello, Matthew Windley, Michael McKay, Marcus Danoudis Row 3: Julian Trantino, Gerard Twomey, James O’Connell, Matthew McCart, Mathew Mitchell Row 2: Max Taylor, Joshua O’Shannassy, Ben Forrester, Eamon Crellin, Anthony De Girolamo, Charles De Fazio, Darren Lawton Row 1: Stephen Bird, Paul Culliver, Ben Griffin, Ashod Kherlopian, Adam Dykes, Eamon McGuire, Tim Slavin, Tristan Hart Front: Br Bill, Antonio Cafasso, Michael Hamblin, Angus McInnes, Mr Peter Riordan, Ms Sally Buick

Tiverton 2008 It is incredible to think that as people read this article, I will have already completed one year as the Head of Tiverton Campus. In that time there was so much that I needed to learn — names of staff and students, room numbers, what the many information nights entailed, what was Mathletics, how do I use the photocopier — the list could go on. But through all this there has been many a friendly voice that helped in my learning and understanding of why De La Salle College is a special place.

De La Salle is all about involvement, enthusiasm and participation. As you read through this issue of ‘Blue and Gold’, you quickly understand that so much happens in a year. Then again, this is what you come to expect from a Lasallian school. Having spent nearly all my school life, as a student and teacher, in schools run by the De La Salle Brothers, I know these expectations are the norm.

This year we concentrated on the word ‘respect’ on the Tiverton campus. ‘Respect’ related to three areas — respect of self and of one’s peers, respect of staff, and respect for the College and the Brothers. The students have worked very hard to understand the importance of respect, because it is paramount in their measure as an individual. How each individual boy characterises himself is reflected in the respect paid to him by staff and peers alike. There is a particular prayer we have concentrated on this year to illustrate this concept.

‘Each one of us has been specially created. You

have made us all different, special and unique. No one is exactly like me. As we grow up, help us become aware of how true this is. Help me to like myself for the person I am and know that I’m OK. May I remember that there is no point in comparing myself with others and wanting to be superior to them, for each of us is good, yet different, and created in your likeness.’

It is also in the same context that we have concentrated on the respect of the Brothers, but more so with the focus of thanking them for what they have given us at De La Salle. Without the Brothers, De La Salle College would not exist. The Tiverton students have shown their respect for the Brothers this year by raising $40000 for Mission Action Day, which is an incredible sum from 665 students. The students, with the aid of their parents and families, are to be congratulated on this superb effort.

There is a visible sense of community amongst the staff, the students and the parents, exhibited tangibly across the Tiverton population. From the work and effort that the Year 9s have put into raising money for the Homeless World Cup and their time spent completing their Lasallian Service commitment, to the Year 8s’ commitment to raising awareness of and giving assistance to the Sacred Heart Mission.

The Year 7s and their parents committed the time to attend the Homeroom BBQ at Jan Juc at the conclusion of their camp, and the Primary students who present each day with abundant enthusiasm and exuberance. This is just a snapshot of the many things that happen at De La, but if it weren’t for the committed staff, students and parents, these things would simply not happen.

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There are many people whom I would like to thank, especially Br Bill for the opportunity to lead the Tiverton Campus; Mr Peter Riordan, whose leadership and experience has been invaluable over the year; and Mr Stephen Young for his cooperation and assistance in coordinating a two-campus school.

These three gentlemen have been great mentors, and provided me with continued wisdom to do this job.

I sincerely thank all the Year Level Coordinators, Mr Rob Bonnici, Mr Shane Mackintosh, Mr Shaun Buckley and Mr Ray Leetham, for the dedication and time they have given their students. It would also be remiss of me not to mention Ms Adrienne Moran, who left during the year to become the Deputy Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School.

Adrienne’s commitment to Primary education is well known.

I also thank Ms Sandra Troise who, as VELS Coordinator, continues to raise the standards of learning at De La Salle, and MMEC Coordinator Ms Kathie Holmes and MMEC staff in their role of furthering the learning of students. I also extend thanks to our Assistant Head of Campus, Mr Brian Long, whose organization enables the Tiverton Campus to run so smoothly.

Finally, I must thank the Tiverton Staff who, as Homeroom teachers and subject teachers, continue to be generous with their time and unswerving in their commitment to the young people they teach.

Mr John McAlroy Head of Tiverton Campus

Mission: Religious Education and Faith Development De La Salle College, like all Lasallian schools, was set up for the human and Christian education of youth, especially the poor. Therefore, religious education is at the heart of the Lasallian school. Each person is made in the image and likeness of God and so we are called to reflect the life of God who, as Trinity, lives to love. We live out the fullness of our human nature when we go out to others in self-sacrificing love. These high sounding words are begun in a very real way in the relationships between students and teachers. John Baptist De La Salle wanted the Brothers to foster relationships which “are a letter which Christ dictates to you, which you write each day in their hearts, not with ink, but by the Spirit of the living God”. As teachers, we have our mission – to help young people realise the goodness that is inside them and the fullness of life to which they are called. Part of that fullness of Christian life is in helping those in need – in the classroom, in the yard, by donating money or goods to Sacred Heart Mission and the like. The reason that De La Salle has such a fabulous reputation for being generous, such as on Mission Action Day, is due to the corporate effort of all staff.

I would like to thank all the RE staff for their teamwork and for the way they give of themselves in caring for our young men and the hours of hard work they put into providing creative and engaging lessons. Being a religious educator has its moments

of grace and challenge, not all of them being in a classroom. In a very real sense, religious education is the backdrop of the life of the College, be it in the yard, in class, in an assembly, on the sporting field or in one of our whole school liturgies.

It was with a tinge of sadness that we farewelled our Lasallian Youth Minister of three years, Tom McIlroy. Tom’s energy, enthusiasm and lived faith have been an inspiration and invaluable, both here at De La Salle and in the broader Lasallian community where he has helped to organise and run retreats for other schools and the annual Lasallian Leadership Seminar. However, the highlight must be his part in the International Lasallian Youth Gathering, which was considered by all involved to be energetic, inspirational and faith-filled. We are fortunate that someone with a Lasallian background and an experienced youth minister, Des Calleja, has been able to continue this vital ministry to youth.

Mr Patrick Jurd (Director of Mission)

From the Chaplain’s Desk Once more we had considerable interest from families to participate in the Sacrament preparation program during this year, indicating a strong desire amongst families to further the faith development of their children.

During Lent a group of students from Years 4 to Year 7 requested classes in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Families of Jonathan La Grua (Year 4), Kieran Johnson and John Nguyen (both Year 7) gathered in the College Chapel for a celebration of the Second Rite of Reconciliation led by Old Boy, Father Brendan Dillon in April.

Confirmation was conferred at St Anthony’s Parish in Glenhuntly by Archbishop Denis Hart on July 25th for students in Years 6, 7 and 8; Wesley and William Agar, Samuel Beckman, Thomas Connolly, Jayden Cooper, Matthew Crosbie, Christopher Duncan, Jacob Duscher, Nicholas Edwards, Marcus and William Johns, Darcy Kinna, Daniel Leone, Joshua McGivern, Minh Nguyen, O’Grady Patrick, Lachlan Pola, Henry Smith, Matthew Taylor and Benjamin Whitmore.

As this group prepared to make their own personal commitment in faith, they looked for ways they could be carriers of God’s love into the world through service. They chose various activities, from helping out the elderly, doing additional chores unasked, writing

World Youth Day letters and making sure they told the people who care for them just how much they appreciated the love and support they received. We pray that they will make this Spirit of service and mission a constant practice in their lives.

Following the excitement of the International Lasallian Youth Gathering at the College and the subsequent inspirational Sydney gathering for WYD, we launched into preparing for First Communion with a Retreat Day on Sunday 10th August, attended by students and their families.

Michael Panozzo 4, Jonathan La Grua 4, Joshua Medoro 4, Liam Forrest 5, Patrick Forrest 5, Jack Karlson 5, Shamus Haigney 5, Kieran Johnson 7, Kieran Johnson 7, John Nguyen 7 were presented by their parents for First Communion at St Anthony’s Parish on Sunday 14th September. We warmly welcome them as they have taken this further step in their faith journey.

Mrs Joan Ferguson College Chaplain

World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest youth event in the world and this year it was held in Sydney from Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July. WYD is a week-long series of events, which culminated on the last day (the actual World Youth Day) with a Final Mass celebrated by the Pope before 500,000 people at Randwick Racecourse. Among the pilgrims who descended on Sydney were 27 students from De La Salle College, who spent a memorable week with fellow WYD pilgrims, hot on the heels of the successful International Lasallian Youth Gathering. Jack Peterson, one of the 2008 College Leaders, was one of the De La Salle pilgrims, and below are some of his recollections: “As we packed our bags on to the bus and said sleepy good-byes to our parents, we had no idea that we were starting a once- in-a-lifetime trip. After a thirteen hour trip, we were greeted by Br Gerry, a face that the boys were glad to see again.

The coming together of so many different cultures made the atmosphere in Sydney electric. Every few metres we were stopped by someone from a new country, asked questions about where we were from and the obligatory photo.

Our catechesis sessions were a chance to talk to visiting Bishops and discuss the teachings of the Catholic Church.

The electricity in the air as the Pope arrived on Sunday morning after our sleep-out, woke our tired limbs and warmed our hearts. This is what the buildup for weeks and months had been about, celebrating Mass with the Pope. It was an amazing feeling expressing our faith with 500,000 pilgrims from around the world crammed into Randwick. The pilgrims hung on every word of the Pope’s message as he addressed us fluently in multiple languages.

Despite the “papal flu”, discussions were already underway before we left Sydney about going to Madrid in 2011. I would recommend it to anyone!

The pilgrimage strengthened the bond between us and developed our faith and understanding of being Catholic.”

The young men were very well behaved! I would like to thank Mrs Joan Ferguson, Mr David Ferguson, Mr Sam Magee, Kate and Tom McIlroy, Mr Tom Buick and Br Denis for all their work in ensuring the week went successfully.

Mr Patrick Jurd Director of Mission

International Lasallian Youth Gathering More than 570 young Lasallians came from more than 30 countries, joined by 60 Brothers and Postulants, to celebrate the Lasallian identity in preparation for World Youth Day in Sydney. The Lasallian District of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea hosted the event, and sponsored many young people from developing countries where the Brothers work, to travel to Australia.

While regional and local gatherings of Young Lasallians take place regularly around the world, the World Youth Day celebrations have allowed for three such international gatherings to take place. ILYG08 was by far the biggest of these events, and will be remembered as a meaningful and historic event for the Lasallian family and especially the developing international network of young Lasallians.

Perhaps the most memorable elements of the Gathering were the liturgies, where the sense of community was almost palpable. Fr Chris Skinner from New Zealand, acted as the ILYG08 Chaplain and showcased his considerable talents in preaching and music. In addition to his challenging and thought-provoking homilies, he sang at each liturgy. The power of music as a devotional prayer was obvious and the participation of the pilgrims in the Masses and prayers was inspirational, helped by an excellent band and choir composed of students from De La Salle and St Bede’s.

Participants reported being overwhelmed by the excitement felt as part of the community gathered in St Joseph’s Church. College Leader Mitchell Robertson, who took part in the celebrations described the opening ceremony as “a celebration with an electric atmosphere from the very beginning”. De La Salle staff and students expressed great pride in the College hosting the event.

The international nature of the group was reflected in the selection of speakers. Melbourne psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg spoke on the challenges faced by young adults, regardless of their home country. Br Thomas Johnson, the Vicar General of the De La Salle Brothers, gave a stirring call to action for Young Lasallians to be true to the spirit of De La Salle. Br Tom is responsible for the Lasallian Family, which includes coordinating the International Council of Young Lasallians, represented by Joseph Gilson from Malta who updated participants on the work of the council.

Br Michael Broughton, from Singapore, told the story of the life of the Founder and gave historical perspective to the Lasallian Family. For many Young Lasallians, particularly those from Australia, being in the presence of a young Brother is rare these days. Sharing this experience with those beginning to live their vocation as Brothers was inspiring to our young people.

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A highlight for many participants was Archbishop Elias Chacour, the Melkite Archbishop of Galilee, who gave a moving and powerful presentation on justice and peace earning him a standing ovation.

The passion and excitement of the young people was intensified by Jesse Manibusan, a musician evangelist from the United States who led four sessions and captivated the young people with his message and enthusiasm for the Gospel. Jesse’s music and humour was a perfect fit for the event with his presentations bringing participants to tears, moved by his passion for our shared faith—these tears invariably followed by tears of laughter.

Congratulations and thanks must go to Br Adrian Watson and the ILYG08 Team, whose work over more than a year created an exciting and meaningful event. In addition to their efforts, the extraordinary support of many of the College staff and Leaders who acted as volunteers, assisted with meals, registration and administration showcased De La in a great light.

Mr Tom McIlroy

Mission: Religious Education and Faith Development Rising to the Challenge In 1985, Joan Ferguson first became a member of the College administration staff. For most of the time since then, she has been the trusted Executive Assistant to the Principal and more recently, the Human Resource Manager.

Sigmund Freud once remarked that “a woman should soften but not weaken a man”. Joan has done this for a succession of headmasters providing gentle advice that to avoid misunderstanding it may be “better to do it this way”. One quickly learns to listen to Joan and respect her ability to express sentiments in words that never wound but often heal.

As Executive Assistant, Joan has been the one who fields the occasional complaint and soothes the concerns of people who have been less than satisfied with the conduct of some member of the College community, be it a consequence of a boy misbehaving on a train or a staff member who has not returned a call to a parent. Joan follows through on issues because she genuinely wants to assist people and because she does not want people to think critically of the Lasallian spirit of being brothers and sisters to all.

Nowhere is her Lasallian spirit more evident than in the interest and care she takes in instructing boys for their first reception of the sacraments. Joan makes every boy feel special as she communicates her lived faith and trust in God. In past years she has offered this instruction after school as an extra but we have now asked her to become a full-time chaplain. Joan’s ability to communicate her deep faith to others is a precious gift. It is a gift and talent we wish to utilise more fully in our school community as we endeavour

to assist both students and parents to understand better what it is to be Catholic.

Whereas, once it could be assumed that initiation in the Christian tradition grew out of a strong partnership of parents with the parish, the reality today is that fewer of the boys come from families in close contact with their local parish. Many have little more than a vague understanding of what it is to be Catholic.

While we respect the freedom of parents to make their personal choices, this is a Catholic College. All parents realise we have a duty to communicate what the Church teaches and offers through the sacraments. In so doing, our goal is not to supplant the role of the parishes but to encourage families to connect more strongly to their parishes.

De La Salle College aspires to provide a vibrant, faith experience.

To do this successfully, we must: i. provide a nurturing environment which fosters faith, hope and love, in a caring, compassionate and just atmosphere where there is mutual respect for legitimate personal differences; ii. deliver a quality religious education program which provides comprehensive knowledge of the gospels, and all Christian teaching, and which encourages the students to think and to make sound judgments; 11

iii. educate the students in the value of being men for others, who know the importance of acting to help their neighbour by participation in a highly developed program of social justice activities. iv. encourage participation in the liturgical life of the Church through the experience of sacramental programs.

As our first, lay, College Chaplain, Joan will seek to involve the families of each boy in understanding the sacraments and will provide support to students and families in times of special need, such as bereavements Mahatma Gandhi once remarked that “Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into”. Joan will be working to help our College community grow as a supportive spiritual community, respecting the beliefs of all but nourishing the values that underpin De La Salle College. Her work will be a gift to us all.

Br Bill

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Mission Action Day De La Salle College, along with other Lasallian schools, has a long tradition of generous support of the Missions.

Mission Action Day is the College’s major student fundraising project for the year and now has over a twenty-year tradition associated with it. It is one of the few times throughout the school year that the whole school community works together to achieve a common goal.

This year over $60,000 was raised and, over the last five years, in excess of $260,000. Some year levels have raised in excess of $12,000 within one year, with the not-uncommon total of $2,000 being reached in some classes. The College has been able to send a significant donation to the LaSallian Foundation, the Sacred Heart Mission, as well as contributing to various Aboriginal projects and other charitable organisations.

Students walk a distance of approximately 12 kilometres on the last day of the school term, or on Holy Thursday, whichever is the more appropriate day. The walk commences near Kooyong tennis courts, winds its way through to T.H.King oval in Glen Iris and returns to Kooyong. Over 50 staff are scattered along the path to greet and guide the students. Most students complete the course inside 2 hours. Over 1300 students from Years 4 to 12 (aged 8 to 18) and 140 staff are involved.

The atmosphere on the day is relaxed and low-key, and the interaction between the staff and students is positive.

It has been a wonderful way for everybody to complete the first term and commence their holidays.

Mission Action Day gives us all the opportunity to think of the needs of others and to then, as a community, do something practical to help that situation.

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Primaries In 2008 the Primary unit has been a hive of activity.

The day begins with up to an hour of travel for some students from different parts of Melbourne. Students then begin their day with a religious education focus followed by literacy and numeracy activities. The three classes present different areas of integrated curriculum which connect learning with life and give students opportunities to work with different groups, at different levels.

All classes attend the Fishbowl weekly for the “Mathletics” program and participate in a variety of activities in the school library. Students are involved in weekly music lessons, drama, art, Italian, physical education and French lessons. The “Rock and Water” program presented by Mr David Hale gives students skills in resiliency and relationships.

A highlight for the primary area has been the annual Year 5 “rocket program” which culminates

in a special day at the Caulfield racecourse, where students see their rocket launched by Mr Curran.

Year 6 have started using the Arts and Technology area of the school with a focus on drawing and printmaking in art and a specific woodwork program in the technology room.

All Primary staff have attended relevant Professional Development sessions during the year in literacy, numeracy and the new Primary Connections government science initiative.

Mr Tim Curran has continued to organise a high quality sports program. A highlight has been the Round Robin days with Catholic Primary Schools in netball, soccer and T–ball. Primary students participated in the school’s Cross Country and the annual Swimming and athletics carnivals. Inter-school sport has given students an opportunity to participate in team games against Catholic Primary Schools within the region.

In athletics, students had the opportunity to participate in different events at different levels and Nick Edwards (Year 6 100m/200m sprint) and Henry Smith (Year 6 high jump) reached the state championships.

I would like to thank all staff associated with the Primary team for their expertise and creative teaching. The AFL trainees in Tyson Parker, Beau Hill and Matthew Peterson have been a great support to the primary camping and sports program. I must mention Mr Tim Curran (Year 5) and Mr Terry Atkins (Year 4) for their support and participation in developing and promoting strong Lasallian values in the Primary unit in 2008.

A special thanks to Mrs Adrienne Moran for providing a smooth transition into my role for the second semester.

Mr Ray Leetham Grade 6/Primary Coordinator

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Year 4 Back Row: Lewis Holmstrom, Jonathan Lagrua, Xavier Edmonds, Jett Caminiti, Benjamin Morgan, Jeremy Inns Second Row: Michael Panozzo, Christopher Ghersi, Joshua Medoro, Zachariah Grundmann-Perera Seated: Mitchell Riley, Thomas Ponissi, Baxter Smith, Jarrod Hambleton, Elijah Lazanas, Nathane Sarris Mr Terry Atkins Ms Mary Thomas.

Year 5 Back Row: Jack Karlson, Nicholas Maher, Mitchell Oman, Jackson Parker, Marcus Karam, Karl Maul, Xu-Zen Lee, Max Cooke, Brodie Muller Second Row: Liam Forrest, Marcus Calleja, Stefan Di Medio, Luke Buccheri, Shamus Haigney, Max Holmes, Remo Checcucci, Luke Boles De Boer, Sean Biernacki Seated: Patrick Forrest, Isaac Lim, Luke Goy, Mitchell Beaumont, Adrian Orso, Nathan Monaco, Will O’Shannessy, Harrison Lindsay, James Tavitian Mr Tim Curran.

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Year 6 Back Row: Joshua McGivern, Peter Manaveris, Victor Jenkins, Lachlan Pola, Liam Brownlie, Matthew Howard, Frederick Jenkins, Anthony De Luca, Henry Smith Second Row: Jayden Cooper, Daniel Leone, Christopher Duncan, James Driscoll, Wesley Agar, Michael Monger, Michael Krywyn, Nicholas Edwards, Joseph McClelland, Fergus Sinclair Seated: Marcus Johns, Stefan Taranto, Nicholas Ponissi, Samuel Beckman, Jordi Sahely, Joshua Trenerry, Patrick O’Grady, David McCaig, Evan Lianos Ms Adrienne Moran.

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History Death. Destruction. Terror. War. Inflation.

Plots. Sex scandals.

No, not a sample of this year’s news headlines, but some of the features of the French and Chinese revolutions our Unit three and four History students have examined this year. They have journeyed far.

They have investigated, considered and hopefully made some sense of societies experiencing sudden and massive change.

At senior level, De La Salle students are able to choose to study either Revolutions or Renaissance Italy. Our Year 11 course takes us from the civil rights struggle by African Americans to a study of the Vietnam War. Students have found themselves questioning a Vietnam veteran and researching protest movements. Year 10s learn about the rise of Adolf Hitler and the persecution and killing of European Jews. One essential component of this study is a visit to the Holocaust Museum in Elsternwick to meet with survivors and to hear their testimony.

Year 9s study the history of race relations between black and white Australians. They also learn of the Australian experience of world war at Gallipoli and

in the trenches of Europe. At junior levels we investigate medieval and ancient societies, learning to recognize how humans have both changed and yet stayed the same.

Over the last couple of years, the way in which Australian students study history has been the topic of hot debate between politicians and media commentators. This discussion has been driven by a prevailing sense that young Australians lack an understanding of History, indicated by an inability to recall certain historical ‘facts’ about Australia.

The ‘History Summit’ and subsequent Federal Government Inquiry into the formation of a national curriculum placed these issues in the spotlight.

At De La Salle, History is compulsory for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. In Year 10, many boys choose to continue with their study of History. Despite the pressures placed on VCE students to choose purely vocational subjects, or to focus solely on maths and sciences, History remains one of the most popular subjects within the Humanities. One of the most positive outcomes of the public debate surrounding History in schools is that it serves to remind student, parent and teacher alike of the importance History has in helping us forge an understanding of the world, and our place in it.

All our boys are taught many facts about the past.

But most importantly they are required to question, to wonder, to argue, to think. It is these skills of analysis as well as the development of knowledge that help our students see more than just the headlines.

Mr Chris Fleming SOSE Coordinator — Humanities

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 2008 Outdoor Education – I Don’t Camp

How good is my job! You decide…

Throughout Summer, I got to hang out with the Year 7s at the revitalised Jan Juc headquarters.

Snorkelling, surfing and enjoying a hit of Beach Cricket was the order of the day. Then kicking back for an evening barbie to welcome family and friends — many new to the De La community.

With the senior Primary boys, I was challenged by a high rope course, enthralled by a giant swing, and later captivated by the Erskine Falls.

The competitive Grade 5s treated me to a cup of tea at the end of what’s dubbed “the quest” at Camp Woorabinda. Meanwhile, the 4s made the most of their stay on Phillip Island.

The Year 10s were given a smorgasbord of choices for their week away. Some travelled to Kincumber on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Others preferred to canoe down the Murray. Some were swayed by the opportunity to improve their golfing game at 13th Beach. And seventy-odd took off for a week away skiing and rafting in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Our Year 9s re-visited the You Yangs and Jan Juc for a diverse range of Outdoor pursuits, namely snorkelling with marine life, mountain biking and rock climbing (not with marine life, obviously).

As we entered Spring, I ventured down to Phillip Island with the Year 8s. I tackled the surf, built a raft, and caught a plethora of fish off the back of a boat.

The VCE Outdoor Education class, under the intrepid leadership of the seasoned David Clark, were again offered a full range of challenging and rewarding activities — the Tasmania trip one of the best.

In closing it would be remiss of me not to thank the generosity of the teaching staff, particularly those who get the ‘tap on the shoulder’ time and time again. Without them, this subject could not operate.

Sincere thanks also to students and parents, and to all who have contributed to the success of the Outdoor Education Program at De La Salle in 2008.

Mr David Alexander Outdoor Education Coordinator

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7 Benilde Back Row: Jeremy Palmer, Lochland Hardy, Luke D’Ambrosio, Lachlan Biasuzzo, Geremy McKay, Sebastien Deam, Harry Beech, Jack Reeve, Jeffrey Xu Second Row: Simon Allen, Nathan Kim, Bruce Shamuyarira, Daniel Anastasio, Cameron Torcasio, James Tasiopoulos, Daniel Rodrigues, Jake D’Amico Seated: Ben Thorson, Nicholas Maiorana, Lawrence Twirdy, Benjamin Ayre, Nicholas Ricci, Aaron Hay, Joel Whitehead, Christopher Loccisano, Stephen Ciavarella Mr Jeff Locke

7 Dunstan Back Row: Alexander Pagonis, Andre Ascui, Connor Stanley, Gennaro Murray, Maxwell McMahon, Matthew Jackson, Simrat Singh, Peter Bradley Second Row: Harrison Zaia, Naish Annert, Matthew Crosbie, Carl Herbstreit, Callum Howarth, Darcy Heming, Esubalew Ramsay, Brandon Truong, Jordan Gasparini Seated: James Little, Christopher Zisimopoulos, Michael McMahon, Adam Tonkin, Jack Higgins, William Agar, Max Stephens, Anthony Ianchello Mr Bryan Smith

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7 Hegarty Back Row: Patrick Collins, Jack Caton, Michael McCaffrey, Shane Howard, George Banks, Joshua De Souza, Peter Cain, Iain Musster, Andrew Gainger Second Row: Jon Craig, Benjamin Allars, Benjamin Birkensleigh, Michael Zbiegien, Liam Koutros, Nathan Evans, Nicholas Clampett, Jerome Lugo Seated: Gihan Boteju, Nicholas Cheung, Izaak Madsen, Scott Callahan, John Glover, Matthew Doran, Nathaniel Smith, Jake Krizmanic, William Cardwell Mr Chris Martin

7 Jerome Back Row: Nathanial Edwards, Nicholas Green, Patrick Stanton, Kruger Thomson, Matthew Gee, Jack Campion, William Johns, Campbell Jones Second Row: Jamie Cagorski, Lachlan Smith, Kevin Barry, Aiden Atkin, Mackenzie Fairchild, Kieran Johnson, Matthew Dumbleton Seated: Dominic Hando, Joshua Garman, Luis Georgaklis, Caillin Rolfe, Joel Greensill, Jack Cowling, Joseph Johnson, Floyd Cox Mr Michael Watty 26

7 Miguel Back Row: Richard Buckley, Aaron Li, Harry Thompson, Theodore Siriopoulos, Jack Heatley, George Vlahogiannis, John Nguyen, Andre Lew, Jake Birch Second Row: Mitchell Carey, Sebastian Otten, Brendan Simon, Harrison Tailby, Harrison Dziubinski, Liam Pezet, James Dennehy, Darcy Kinna Seated: Jake Pirovano, James Koulousias, Joel Matheson, Adam Bell, Benjamin Whitmore, James Crough, Colin Spackman, Walter Chung, William Nguyen Mr Nigel Yates

7 Roland Back Row: Lewis De Stefanis, James Kelada, Christian Lymbouris, Jordan Commins, Matthew Petrone, Callum Ernikiolis, Andreas Metaxas, Lucas Lampos, Douglas Loton Second Row: Zachary Fassos, Jack Thornton, Nicholas Donaghey, Damien Taranto, Evan Sezenias, Darcy Craig, Andrew Giannos, Peter Lagaris Seated: Myles Thomas, Alexander Grant, Patrick Arceri, Jacob Duscher, Tate Blackman, Joseph Spicuglia, Hamish Curtis, Joe Giorgini, Minh Nguyen Absent: Mr David Hale

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7 Solomon Back Row: Aaron Langenberg, Brendan Maher, Luke Toniolo, Sean Delgorge, Adam Pentifallo, Thomas Connolly, Dylan Cowan, Connor Harris, Joel Stewart Second Row: Thomas O’Dwyer, Mitchell ClarkeSmith, Pierluigi Grech, Michael Gorissen, Anthony Hatzis, Kasha Smith, Anthony Marsicano, Benson Adams Seated: Joshua Caruso, Alexander Smith, Michael Patane, Lachlan Brown, Zane Hutter, Daniel Clarke, Stephen Galgani, Marcus Kyriazopoulos, Jean-Michel Reuter Ms Kathy Marino

7 Vincent Back Row: William McKay, David Pine, Thomas Fisher, James Eracleous, Marcus Andrews, Harry Saltis, Alexander Di Medio, Hans Kie, Aiden Watson Second Row: James Liu, Lachlan Carracher, Jack Caminiti, Daniel Bernadone, Taylor Evans, Jack Hanley, Jay Bear Seated: Joshua Casula, Llewellyn Ryan, Elliott Holden, Daniel Ruffolo, Aaron D’Costa, Christopher Carberry, Nicholas Stubbings, Joshua Pulvirenti, Matthew Ghersi Mr Larry Evans

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Year 7 Leaders Year 7 2008 It’s an interesting exercise when one reflects on the year that passes by so quickly. Thinking about the boys who attended the orientation day the previous year — the looks of apprehension, the awkwardness in their greetings and social interactions — how far they have come in twelve months!

Meeting our new families during Term 1 at the end of each Homeroom camp is a great pleasure. Listening to parents talking about their son’s talents and achievements, as well as their expectations for the year, is always a great joy.

Observing the boys in the yard during playtime and in their classes, I appreciate the spirit of youth and the great potential these boys offer our world. As the boys make new friends and build their social networks, I can see the vision of our Founder at work.

The year has once again provided many opportunities for our Year 7 group. The Swimming Carnival, rally days, band, orchestra, athletics, cross country, Lasallian Speaking Challenge, chess are just a few of the activities our boys have been involved in this year.

The Year 7 class of 2008 are fine young men, and I am sure they will carry on the values and traditions of De La Salle College in future years.

Mr Shaun Buckley Coordinator

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De La Salle Libraries 2008 has been a year of consolidation. Mrs Carmel Eyre acted as College Librarian in Term 2 with great skill, while Ms Susan Jost was on long-service leave, and Ms Silvana Fares worked in the Kinnoull Library for that term. Our collections and services continue to evolve and improve, with our fiction collections in particular remaining extraordinarily well-used, with steady increases in loans in 2008. Our non-fiction print collections remain popular with students and staff, with excellent usage. The number of PCs in each Library remains at 12, ensuring that the Library provides excellent access to all kinds of resources.

We continue to strive to provide the best quality, most relevant print and electronic resources for our students and staff, in order to maintain a solid, rigorous collection of depth and breadth.

Our online resources, World Book Online, Electric Library, Mediascan and ANZRC continue to be available from all networked PCs in the Library and the College, but unfortunately no longer from home. A new electronic acquisition is the newspaper index Echo. This replaces a rather outdated print resource which we relied on for access to newspaper content, and is a vast improvement. Our electronic resources make good quality, relevant, in-depth information available to all staff and students during the College day, without having to visit the Library.

New acquisitions this year included around 150 fiction and 650 non-fiction titles for the Kinnoull Library. Subject areas for particular focus in 2008 included philosophy, legal studies, sustainable living, carpentry, graphic design and street art. Tiverton gained around 500 fiction titles and 700 non-fiction titles.

Particular focus was on social issues, renewable energy, planets, oceans and rivers, climate change, Australian animals, transport, sport, and North and South America. A major new acquisition for the Tiverton Library was a new print edition of World Book to replace our ageing one, supplementing our online access to World Book. This edition acts as both a back-up to the online version, and a more accessible format for some of our students.

A television has been installed outside the Tiverton Library, and this has proved to be a useful tool for visually engaging students in current and recent events that have taken place around the College.

The photos from the Reading Programme’s “Characters Come Alive” assignment, a dress-up event, were displayed there and attracted a great deal of interest.

The Primary Library classes run by Mrs Clare Kennedy-Curtis continue, with many enthusiastic readers emerging.

Mrs Betty Rudin’s book club RIC RAC (Reading Is Cool, Readers Are Clever) was well-patronised in 2008 with around 70 members. Membership cards were distributed to the students by our new Head of Tiverton Campus, Mr John McAlroy, at the final RIC RAC meeting of Term 1.

The Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge created much interest amongst the students, with 25 completing the challenge in August.

Library staff improved the records of the

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books used in the Challenge, to make them easier for the boys to find.

A new initiative for 2008 has been the establishment of a Staff Holiday Reading event at the end of each term. This has been positively received, with many staff expressing their delight in the range of new titles the Library offers.

Book Week 2008: “Fuel Your Mind”. Our visiting author this year was Sue Lawson. She spoke to the Primary and Year 7 students about her popular novel Ferret Boy, and Years 8 and 9 students about Finding Darcy. This was Sue’s first visit to the College and she was a most engaging and downto-earth speaker. The Seventh Annual Book Week Literary Quiz was held in the PAC and attracted over

R.I.C. R.A.C. 130 students and staff. The Daily Bulletin quiz drew much interest, and the major Book Week prize, a boxed set of Philip Pullman novels, was won by Sam Sabatucci of 9S. The Staff Book Week Raffle raised over $200 for Daffodil Day. A literary quiz was also held at the Founder’s Day celebrations, organised by Mrs Rudin. This attracted much interest, and was a welcome addition to the annual festivities.

And finally, we sadly farewell Mrs Betty Rudin who retires at the end of 2008. Betty has been employed at De La Salle College for 7 years as Literature Librarian. She has built up the Reading Programme substantially to hold a well-respected and integral position in the curriculum, and will be missed by the many readers she has encouraged at the College.

Such traditions as the Literary Quiz held in Book Week, the establishment of the College book club RIC RAC, the “Characters Come Alive” dress-up assignment and the promotion of the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge will always bring to mind the immeasurable hard work of Mrs Rudin.

Farewell Betty, and thank you for your generous, sincere and enthusiastic efforts with the students of De La Salle College.

Ms Susan Jost College Librarian

Ric Rac is a fun and enjoyable experience, held every Tuesday lunchtime in the Gym. It consists of a trivia quiz and then a raffle for a book at the end of each session. The quiz has many questions to test your general knowledge and especially your reading.Points are earned for each correct answer and a book is awarded to the person who has tallied the most points. If you are not so good with the questions, another way to win a book is if you win the raffle.

At the beginning of the meeting you are given a lollypop and you are also given a raffle ticket as well. If you are the lucky winner, you receive a great novel.

So if you are bored on Tuesday afternoons, come along to Ric Rac. It is a wonderful way to get involved with your peers and most importantly, to have fun!

Reading Is Cool. Readers Are Clever.

John Glover 7 Hegarty

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8 Benilde Back Row: Adrian Neyland, Timothy Michael, Alex Mezentseff, Thomas Monaghan, Jake Krelle, Tyrone Cammaroto, Jackson Carroll, Miles Fabris Second Row: Jack Amerena, Darcy Freeman, James Serban, Matthew Haymes, Rosario Iannucci, Steve Cosgrave, David Richardson, Jackson Meredith Seated: James Paspaliaris, Ricardo Dougherty, Paul Cupic, Lachlan Hay, Danny Zacharopoulos, Fabio Haramis, Ronolan Govender, Arthur Vasilopoulos Mr Andrew Murrell

8 Dunstan Back Row: Damien Tyrer, Matthew Northage, Jack Taylor, Antonio Russo, Anthony Peroukaneas, Nicholas Curwood, Samuel Harrington, Joshua Renjen Second Row: Rhys Jones, Lachlan Miles, Matthew Turner, Cameron Walsh, Nathan Lay, Lachlan Pattison, Costa Manaveris, Paul Masson Seated: Jackson Southby, Shehan Boteju, Nathan Bendinelli, Samuel Menzies, Jordan Porozny, Kurt Kaupert, Bill Molloy, Taylor Flatley Mr David Happ 33

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8 Hegarty Back Row: Connor Tilbrook, Jackson Wheeler, William Carson, Joshua Zuzek, Dong Sun Choi, James Howard, Stephen Healy, Wayne Breen Second Row: Joseph Maccora, Liam Dimattina, Ned Morris, Sefton McGraw, Paul Casey, Jake Benoiton, Mitchell Van der Meer Seated: Cedric Man Hun, Dale White, Samuel Anderson, Mathew Lutchmun, Samuel Corboy, Liam Corkill, Abhishek Behl, Matthew Gleeson Mr Paul Grace

8 Jerome Back Row: John Connell, Joseph Gee, Edward Miller, James Watts, Samuel Bernardelle, Leon De Mel, Daniel Lee Second Row: Alexander Lalande, Ilia Roytberg, Mike Chen, Matthew Anderson, Jack Kroussoratis, Matthew Hogan, Daniel Gazzard Seated: James Kharsas, Aaron Maher, Jeremy Wong, Joshua Riley, Jordan Dalgliesh, Michael Harris-Jaffe, Caleb Ludlow Absent: Joshua Tuck, Theodore Karagounis Ms Katharine Cate

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8 Miguel Back Row: Jesse Dragonetti, Jiaen Lin, Elliott Tamplin, Kevin Duong, Nicholas Rodway, Alexander Oliver, Timothy Woodcock, Anthony Tran Second Row: Angus McCulloch, Nathan Maiorana, Harrison Menzies-Geraghty, Aiden Kelly-Knox, Daniel King, Matthew Mullaly, Reuben Hume, Darcy Conlan, Seated: Joshua Graham, Yiorgo Annoglou, Hayden McKertish, Zachary Spencer, Adrian Indovino, Jack Carlin, Charles Haley, Nicholas Formica Absent: Connor Wilson Ms Elizabeth Turner

8 Roland Back Row: Ryan Moody, Oliver Jones, Lachlan Power, Charles Stewart, Tom Melissakis, Fraser Nelson, Mark McKee, Prabal Joshi, Nicholas Lowrie Second Row: Shayam Jayasuriya, Patrick O’Brien, James Buckley, Louis Holmes, Peter Clinch, David Steel, Damon Grant Seated: William Borschmann, Xavier Smith, Jordan Wells, Aaron Gross, Joshua Brown, Samuel King, John Robinson, Michael Swinnerton, Thomas Keys Mr Sam Magree 37

8 Solomon Back Row: Thomas Robertson, Nicholas Peck, Levi Otto, Nathan Phillips, Jack Gava, Adam Okurowski, Matthew Taylor, Joshua Vitacca Second Row: Joseph Connell, Jack Duffy, Joshua Hyrons, Justin Yuan, Benjamin Jopling, Malik Arabani Seated: Andrew Rappos, Wilhelm Sisouw, James Kerr, Gerry Korfiatis, Jesse Nicol, Michael Irving, James Rate, Patrick Kemp Absent: Jake Causon Mr Marty Rhoden

8 Vincent Back Row: Alexander Stott, Nathan Anderson, Justin Hall, Thomas McGlenchy, Harry Holden, Adam Buccheri, Rhyard Sahely Second Row: Nicholas Chant, Samuel Shearer, Christopher Draffen, Marcus Spyrou, Andrew Scammell-Panozzo, Cameron James, Tony Yao, Andrew Tuo Seated: Bradley Monaco, Lachlan Knowles, Mitchell Smith, Matthew Hammon, Yashveer Chand, Christopher Murphy, Patrick Vella Absent: Daniel Plummer Mr Andrew Wozencroft

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Year 8 2008

Year 8 Leaders

This year’s Year 8 students have really consolidated on last year’s excellent start to College life at De La Salle. It was particularly pleasing to see students get involved in so many different activities throughout the year. The motto for 2008 in Year 8 was “Energy, Excellence, Enthusiasm”. The students embraced this goal from the beginning of the year and it remained a constant reminder for the students to strive towards for the entire year.

In what has been yet another very busy year for all concerned in the Year 8 community, there have been many activities in which the students participated enthusiastiBack: Abashek Behl, Joseph Gee, Adrian Neyland, Damien Tyrer, Fraser Neilson, Mark McKee, Jake Krelle, Antonio Russo, cally. ACC Sport was again a Nicholas Rodway, Jackson Carroll, Ryan Moody, Chris Murphy popular choice during each term.

Seated: Edward Miller, James Kharsas, Tom Keys, Matthew Gleeson, Paul Mason, Darcy Conlon, Hayden McKertish, Charlie Haley, It was terrific to see large numMr Shane Mackintosh, Bill Molloy, Jackson Meredith, Connor Tilbrook, Patrick Kemp, Tom Robertson, Paul Casey bers of students wanting to trial for Front: Caleb Ludlow, Yasheev Chand, Sam Shearer, Rhyard Sahely, Nathan Phillips Absent: James Kerr each sport. Over the course of the It was particularly pleasing to see the boys use the year there was plenty of sporting In Term 4 the outdoor education camps were held Rock and Water principles in their daily activities at and academic rivalry displayed between the Year at Phillip Island. These camps provided the students De La Salle.

8 Homerooms. Some of the activities included the with an opportunity to embark on a wide range of debating competition and House indoor soccer comfun outdoor activities. The camps fostered strong Year 8 also embraced Rethinking Drinking and the petitions. personal development with individual responsibility, Reach program on personal development with enthucooperative group skills and a development of knowlsiasm.

Monday morning assemblies saw many students edge about the outdoor environment. receive Effort Awards from their teachers. These Term 3 was a very busy term with visits to the Sacred awards were given in recognition of students’ disFinally, I would like to thank the students of Year 8 Heart Mission and the surrounding streets of St Kilda. playing dedication towards all areas of their schoolfor their efforts this year. I have enjoyed our journey These visits provided boys with an insight into the ing. A great many students received these awards together immensely. It has been a real pleasure and support from local welfare groups for those in need. throughout the year. Many students also received delight getting to know and learn from each and After visiting the Sacred Heart Mission, Year 8 stuGood Blokes Awards and Academic Awards at our every one of you. dents raised a large amount of money to go towards Year Level formal assemblies. assisting the clients at the Mission.

I would also like to thank the Year 8 homeroom Students participated in the Rock and Water program teachers: Mr Murrell, Mr Happ, Mr Grace, Ms A highlight for the boys in Term 3 was the Bush this year. This personal development course provided McIroy, Ms Turner, Mr Magree, Mr Rhoden and Mr Dance with the girls of Presentation College, students with valuable life lessons on self-defence, Wozencroft for the dedication and effort they have all Windsor. After the initial nerves had passed, the boys self-reflection and self-control. At the conclusion of made this year. and girls displayed some fancy bush dance moves each semester a graduation was held at the Malvern and enjoyed the day immensely.

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9 Benilde Back Row: Anthony Moumar, Mark Goy, Daniel Slavin, Taron Naoroji, Cary Spanopoulos, Macaulay Edwards, Ryan Goodman, Kieran Enright, Patrick Hanney Second Row: Laurent Chung Tam Tsang, Darcy Wood, Luke Gersbeck, Samuel Barone, Mitchell Lane, Calvin Wu, Nicholas Guemene, David Grant Seated: Alexander Pelly, Matthew Taranto, Andrew D’Arcy, Mitchell Humphries, Lucas Forato, Grant Curnow, Anthony Anastasio, Thomas Callahan, Alex Freeman.

Mr Peppe Di Ciccio

9 Dunstan Back Row: Nathan Robinson, Anthony de Bono, James Neilson, James Cleary, Patrick Shannon, Lazarus Chrisomalidis, John Moneir, Jacob Curtis Second Row: Sean Nankervis, Mario Papotto, Thomas Peterson, Juke CampbellBeschorner, Matthew Pennacchia, John Bohan, Matthew Hamilton, Mitchell Fletcher, Jackson Adams Seated: Nicholas Pane, Nicholas Mowbray, Luke Dell’orso, Andrew Nguyen, Michael Tomlinson, Andrew Clark, Nathan Johnstone, William Sullivan.

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9 Hegarty Back Row: Steven Ryan, Thomas Hanney, Joseph Regan, Samuel Carson, Dylan Jones, Patrick Cotter, John Birchall, Cameron Mason, Timothy Shallue Second Row: Jonathon Kartadinata, Aidan Crellin, Angus Cramp, Rory Stedman, Zack Licciardo, Matthew Daly, Justin Anagnostopoulos, Ramy Farjo Seated: Janakan Ramalingam, Thomasin Vanzella-Riggio, Dylan Jones, Alexander Chaplin, Michael Hogan, Joshua Attard, Stuart Maddocks, Joseph Ciliberto, Paul Darras.

Mr David Ellul

9 Jerome Back Row: Connor Tolson, Phillip Stevens, Andrew O’Connor, Ethan Rocke, Matthew Harvey, Jack Forbes, Jordan Smith, Samuel Wittman, Peter Di Natale Second Row: Aaron Anderson, Xavier Leonard, Tim Jiang, Philip Taranto, Samuel Jeanes, James McCaffrey, Aston Khanthakaew, Vinay Ounbounheuang, Stephen Mallas Seated: Jesse Tavitian, Danny Bollas, Corey Bodin, Joshua Delgorge, Liam Sharp, George Katheklakis, Peter Vuong, Matthew Karlson, Patrick O’Connell.

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Year 9 Leaders

Year 9 2008 This year the Year 9 boys have had an opportunity to display their personal abilities and achievements, and discover their own potential through a range of curricular and extra-curricular activities.

This year the students selected sixteen leaders to represent them. However, in reality we have had many more boys who have shown leadership in many different ways. I thank all leaders for their enthusiasm and dedication over the course of the year and hope they have gained from their role.

Academically, boys have had great support from a team of very dedicated Homeroom teachers, specialist subject teachers and support staff, who have challenged and supported them over the course of the year. On behalf of the students I would like to take this opportunity to thank all teachers for the time and effort they have given to the Year 9 boys in 2008.

Community Service is a very important aspect of the Year 9 program at De La Salle and it was fantastic to see all Year 9 boys involved in the program and giving something back to the community. Many students visited aged care facilities where their youth and enthusiasm brought a smile to many faces. We also had a group of Year 9 students participate in a trip to the Philippines where they assisted in building shelters for those less fortunate.

In 2008 the Homeless World Cup soccer tournament was held in Melbourne and as a year level

Back Row: Fletcher Roberts (Campus Vice-Captain), Pat Fitzgerald, Dan Slavin (Campus Vice-Captain) Middle Row: Ashton Agar, Matt Daly, Michael Stizza, Josh Penzes, Jordan Smith, Harry Haley Front: Mr Robert Bonnici, Dimitri Damianos, Xavier Leonard, Tim Shallue (Campus Captain), Matt Hamilton, Patrick Orlando, Alex Freeman Absent: Pat Shannon

the students made a commitment to sponsor Sierra Leone and assist them in bringing over a team. Many students, including our Year 9 sporting teams, participated in the ‘Shoeday Tuesday’ red shoelace day.

This program was designed to create awareness and to think of the homeless for a day.

Once again students were keen to participate in ACC sporting activities on Tuesday afternoon where they represented the College in the premier sporting competition for Catholic Colleges. Students were also given the opportunity to participate in the new ACC competition of ‘Battle of the Band’.

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a variety of activities which included rock-climbing, abseiling, camping and snorkelling .

I commend thge Year 9 group, who have been committed to their studies, who have contributed positively to school life, who have cooperated with fellow students, and have aided the cause of the College.

I would also like to thank all Homeroom teachers for their pastoral care, support, and the time and effort they have contributed. Finally, I would like to thank all parents for their continued support over the year and for entrusting De La Salle College with the education of your sons.

Mr Rob Bonnici Year 9 Coordinator

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Year 9 Outdoor Education Year 9 Outdoor Education saw students participating in activities at You Yang’s Regional Park and in the chilly waters of Port Phillip Bay. The camp is a compulsory component of De La Salle’s school curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to develop friendships and participate in a diverse range of activities in the outdoor environment.

During the week students tried their hand at rock climbing and abseiling, bush walking, mountain-bike riding, and sea kayaking. But for many, the highlight of the week was sharing the water with playful Australian furback seals!

Mr David Alexander Outdoor Education Coordinator

Helping People Help Themselves The Homeless World Cup 2008 The Homeless World Cup is an annual international football competition for players who are homeless or socially excluded. It uses the positive power of soccer to increase awareness of homelessness and poverty.

The Homeless World Cup has been held annually since 2003, when the inaugural tournament took place in Graz, Austria. Since then it has been held in Gothenburg, Sweden (2004), Edinburgh, Scotland (2005), Cape Town, South Africa (2006) and Copenhagen, Denmark (2007). Melbourne successfully won the international bid for the upcoming competition and will proudly host the Homeless World Cup in December 2008. De La Salle College pledged its support behind this event and is sponsoring the African nation of Sierra Leone.

Throughout the year via numerous fundraisers — including casual clothes days, Shoesday Tuesday, Street Soccer Tournament and an Indoor Soccer Tournament to name a few — De La Salle has raised awareness of the homeless, and also raised much-needed funds for the Sierra Leone team. With the event still to occur at printing, we are all looking forward to seeing all 54 nations at Federation Square in early December!

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9 Miguel Back Row: Anthony Soriano, James Annett, Timothy Gibson, Daniel Heath, Fletcher Roberts, Jonathan McGivern, Nicolas Bouwmeester, Nathan Contin, Timothy Carlin Second Row: Ashton Agar, Roman Alberti, Cameron Rizio, Jackson Cormick, Ryan Neeson, Jake Cowan, Mark Premier Seated: Nik Lukic, James Campbell-Tennant, James Rizio, Peter Petros, Joseph Morina, Liam Burke, Cameron Foots, Matthew Allars, Jacob Williams.

Mr Melo Conti

9 Roland Back Row: Edward Howe, Simon Hearn, Daniel Vass, Alex Otten, Nicholas Smith, Harry Haley, Patrick Orlando, Jack O’Shannessy, Zachary High Second Row: Daniel Currie, Daniel Austen, Christopher Monger, Christopher Brezzi, William Nash, Daniel Janka, Bob Carracher Seated: Jackson Munday, Joseph Smith, Scott Miller, Michael Galgani, Robert McCarthy, Alexander Sly, James Wilkinson, Michael Bellmunt, Anthony Kouch.

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9 Solomon Back Row: Matthew Anderson, Alexander Sidarta, Joshua Beckman, Patrick Hatch, Alexander Roney, Samuel Sabbatucci, Joshua Penzes, Mitchell Halliwell Second Row: Mitchell Kaye, Guy Pepe, Joel Clarke, Jordan Bull, Mitchell Hurley, Nicholas Sullivan Seated: Carlo Tjahjadi, Dimitri Damianos, Joshua Taylor, Christopher De Grazia, Michael Selwood, Michael Bruce, Matthew McBride, William Pirrie.

Absent: Lukas Bartsch Mrs Joanne Graham

9 Vincent Back Row: Dennis Kastanis, Sebastian Mackay, Lachlan King, Patrick Fitzgerald, Ryan Lack, Ryan Hynes, Jackson Shaw, Nicholas Holmes Second Row: Jack Cooper, Jake Wise, Jarrod Wilson Wall, Michael Stizza, Thomas Benson, Alexander Kelada, Benjamin Doree Seated: Ricky Kyriazopoulos, John Farrugia, Patrick Gallagher, Liam Wood, Clancy Scanlan, Oliver PurtonSmith, James Wilson, John Nguyen Absent: Jayden Guerrieri, Edmund Tong.

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Student Representative Council This year, students from Years 7–9 on the Tiverton campus gathered one lunchtime a week to suggest and discuss ideas about student welfare with Ms Marino. The main focus has been the raising of money for the sponsorship of our Homeless World Cup team, Sierra Leone, who will be competing in the Homeless World Cup in December.

Other initiatives included Shoesday Tuesday(a day where we wore red shoelaces and kept our shoes on for 24 hours), Sausage sizzles and casual clothes days, which were held throughout the year to raise funds. All were a great success. Most of the boys showed great commitment over the year, turning up to meetings, week in week out, to canvas ideas and share thoughts and feelings.

Ms Marino has been a great help and initiatives would not have been possible without her. Her one wish for next year is that the group is as good as this year’s.

Ashton Agar, Dimitri Damianes and Fletcher Roberts On behalf of the Year 9 SRC group 2008

How would you react if you were elected for SRC? At the start of the year we stood up at the front of the class and braved humiliation to lead our peers. It made us feel like we were helping our classmates communicate with teachers and improve the school for the students (especially for the Year 8s). We have discussed things like, sporting equipment, uniform changes and overall improvement of the Year 8 classrooms and outdoor areas. We met regularly with Mr Riordan and reported to him on what we had discussed with Ms Marino in the meetings. We made many changes around the school from fixing drink taps and basketball rings to installing cameras in the classrooms so we could enter the classroom before Homeroom. We feel as if we have changed the school for the better. It’s been a great experience and we thank Ms Marino for using her time to help improve life at De La Salle.

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SRC Means……

Being an SRC means that we are representing our fellow peers and making suggestions/decision that will affect our student body.

The Selection…..

There was relief in the air as our names were called out. One by one our names were drawn, announcing a new group of SRC leaders for Semester 2 2008.

The Experience……..

We ran the weekly assembly in a group formation, as well as attending the Tuesday lunchtime meeting.

What has changed…….

We have suggested topics to Mr Riordan, such as fruit in the canteen and moving class lockers outside into corridors to reduce classroom congestion.

How we have benefited……

We have appreciated having responsibilities and privileges. We thank all the teachers/fellow students for their vote in electing us as Year 7 leaders for 2008.

Darcy Craig, George Vlahogiannis, Michael McMahon, John Glover On behalf of the Year 7 SRC group 2008

Monash University Schools Theatre This year marked the 13th anniversary of the Monash University Schools Theatre Festival. Once again, De La Salle Year 10 Drama students participated.

The concept behind the festival is to offer middle year secondary students — generally Years 9 or 10 — an opportunity to explore Drama, in a broader but supported context, beyond the school environment.

All of the schools participating in the Festival begin from the same starting point or stimulus. Generally one or two pieces of abstract art are selected by the festival director, Jane Bailey. The idea is that students in each school engage with the stimulus, responding individually and as a group, exploring ideas and following leads or pathways that could be suggested by the artworks. From this point they begin developing a piece of theatre.

At a mid point in the process, a visit-the-venue day is held at Monash University’s Robert Blackwood Hall and Alexander Theatre. Students from participating schools join together in workshops that are conducted by students undertaking the Performing Arts Degree at Monash Uni. Workshops on voice, movement, character, improvisation and ensemble work are con-

ducted. Additionally, those students with an interest in the technical aspects of theatre including Lighting Design, Sound, Stage Management and Direction are introduced to the technical features of the Alexander Theatre.

On the day each group also presents a ‘work in progress’ showing off the ideas they have developed in response to the stimulus. A panel of professional theatre practitioners watches and offers students constructive feedback on narrative, scene building and design ideas.

Upon returning to school each group of students continues to work towards the completion of their piece.

In early May, a week-long season of all the completed performances is mounted at the Alexander Theatre. Each night, four schools perform their finished work for each other and the audience. Each school has the opportunity to utilize the light and sound facilities available at the theatre and to see how classroom performances transform with technical support. It is always exciting to perform in a ‘real’ theatre and absolutely amazing to see the variety of ideas and styles of performance that are generated from the same starting point.

The event is supported and funded by Monash University, and is of real benefit to any students interested in Theatre or the Performing Arts.

Mr Bryan Smith

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Dance at De La Rock Ed - raw

For the first time, De La Salle entered into a genre that focussed purely on dance.

‘Rewind’ visited different genres of dance, from indigenous movement to contemporary dance, hip-hop, jazz, swing, and body percussion.

So We Think We Can Dance

We harnessed the professional acting skills of Andrew Murrell to put together a dance piece to the So You Think You Can Dance? title track ‘Move Your Feet’.

We made a three-minute video clip which featured the boys moving their feet in the classroom, on the tram, in the toilets...

Our video clip came first in this national competition, winning us $2000 worth of electronics, now being auctioned to assist with Homeless World Cup projects.

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At The Logies

De La Salle boys accompanied Chris Lilley’s ‘Mr G’ to bring celebrities to their feet with a standing ovation at this year’s 50th anniversary Logies Awards at the Palladium room. For the first time De La boys embraced ‘spirit fingers’ into their Tony Bartuccio choreography. Glimpses of this performance may be seen on the ‘Summer Heights High Special Edition’ DVD.

Crewing At Ashwood

A crew of current and past De La boys, highly trained in the ancillary role of ‘theatre supporters’, helped guide 167 student from Ashwood School through their original production of ‘Always Look on the Bright Side’. The boys worked with the students from the P-12 school, which caters for kids with intellectual disabilities, to help promote ideas of healthy living.

Summer Heights High Comes to De La Salle

The Footy Show

De La’s appearance on ‘The Footy Show’ earned tickets that are raffled to sponsor $1000 dollars worth of soccer balls for fellow Lasallians in PNG and the Philippines

Chris Lilley paid a visit in the PAC to workshop ideas for the 2008 RAW dance piece. It was an inspirational session for all involved, as the quiet artistic genius gave a rare insight into his career and his creative process.

De La Salle’s ‘Bogan Pride’

Following the success of De La Salle’s 2008 dance troup’s media exposure, students were cast in SBS’s latest Australian Comedy ‘Bogan Pride’. The boys were selected for their superior dance skills, (not their resemblance to the Australian colloquial ‘bogan’!).

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DESIGN, CREATIVITY and TECHNOLOGY P-12 In our ever-changing world, new products are being designed and produced at lighting speed.

New materials, processes and technologies are constantly evolving.

Designers are creating products that cater to our needs and wants. A successful design/product is the marriage of three things: q Good looks/aesthetics q Comfort q Ability to do what it is supposed to do with some degree of innovation.

Hopefully, environmental sensitivity will also be considered both in choice of materials and the manufacturing processes.

VCE Design and Technology fosters an awareness of the product design industry, the role of the designer and the client and the consumer/ target group.

The student takes on the role of a designer to complete a product to the client’s brief.

The domain of Design, Creativity and Technology, levels 1-6, (Primary to Year 10) emphasises engagement in designing, creating and evaluating processes, products and technological systems using a range of materials as a way of developing creativity and innovation.

At De La Salle, our aim is to provide students with a knowledge of materials, tools and woodworking/metalworking processes and encourage them, through activities in the workshops, to plan, organise, and implement procedures in order to satisfy their educational and material needs.

A balanced general education necessitates a knowledge of the ways artisans problem-solve through the use of a variety of materials. This involves a knowledge of terms and techniques, the need to be technically literate, and to appreciate and understand the Design Process.

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elective program, Year 10.

This program involves activities based on electrical and Mechanical systems; Bridge Construction; Flying Kites; Model Boats; Model Planes; construction sites Cranes and Motorised Vehicles.

The following is a list of activities at each Year level at De La Salle College this year: Year 6 — Salt Box. Year 7 — Book Ends; Pencil Box; Wind Chimes Year 8 — Clay Animation to produce a film.

Year 9 — Solitaire, a game based project; Magazine Holder; Metal Tool Box. Year 10 DVD/CD Storage Unit, in the form of a musical instrument.

Year 10 Systems and Technology, an additional

VCE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY This year in Design and Technology, Unit 1 students redesigned and produced a CD rack to a set of specifications to address a design problem. Students explored different construction methods using various species of timber to satisfy a design problem.

In Unit 2 students worked as part of a team to redesign the Kinnoull workshop. They developed a folio containing research on materials, development of work plans and evaluation criteria. The students were divided into groups and designed and produced storage areas, work benches and a computer/drawing bench to specifications.

In Unit 3 and 4, students worked as a designer, to design and then produce furniture for the theme of an office fit-out.

They researched a wide range of furniture ideas including coffee tables, desks, storage units and entertainment units.

Students developed different options and then selected a preferred option to make.

They developed working drawings and

time lines as well as investigating suitable materials and finishes.

All students in Design and Technology were taught the safe use of various power tools and equipment to assist them in producing a product to a high standard including all relevant OH&S requirements.

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It is an unfortunate truth that the magic of dance is all too lacking in the world today.

But it is this truth that made this year’s Blue and Gold Ball all the more incredible. That so many young men and women could be brought together through the joy of dance, and a celebration of youth and friendship, is nothing short of remarkable. An experience granting the young participants countless memories, and an opportunity to learn about themselves, the initial strangers with whom they were to share the dance floor, as well as the steps of the Chicago Swing.

The first rehearsal saw a small number wearyeyed teenagers wandering into the PAC, sceptical of both the potential enjoyment the opportunity was to provide, as well as whether they possessed the commitment and coordination to participate. Joy Bew, underwhelmed by the small numbers, but never doubtful of the group’s potential, offered the encouragement and passion that would see the group grow and excel. Susan Bollard, the notoriously stern but frighteningly brilliant dance teacher, coached her “team” with skill and poise, providing them with the skill and confidence to perform at the Ball.

The horse-drawn carts and limousines brought the couples to the door of Springvale Town Hall, and thirty-six polished high school students strolled through.

The names, read in pairs, introduced the students to the crowd of onlooking friends, families and staff members.

The music began, and bodies moved accordingly. The hours of rehearsal, the early mornings, the prices of dresses, the suit fitting, the laughter and the misplaced feet had resulted in a near-flawless performance from the Debutante Set. The work of Susan, Joy and each of the participating students had resulted in a beautiful evening of dance and celebration, and all should be extremely proud.

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Farewell Br Quentin

Steve gives his all “I didn’t realize when I joined De La that they even expected blood!”

Bloody News I was encouraged this year at the heightened involvement from the College Community with the Red Cross Blood Service. I am constantly amazed at the generosity of the young men at De La. Their readiness to rise to a challenge in service of the community continually reinforces my faith in the future of our world.

The blood bank called three times over the year and each time a full roster of more than 50 donors lined up to ‘give their all’. This means that the young men of De La helped save 450 lives during 2008. I would like to thank each and every donor for their generosity, and challenge them to continue donating in coming years. The blood bank will return very early in 2009.

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Br Quentin is the most amazing individual I have ever met, and it has been my pleasure and privilege to have been able to spend so much time with him.

He is a man of extraordinary intellect, yet a man who can converse with anyone. He is compassionate, kind, gentle, gracious and humble. He respects every person he comes in contact with and, in turn, everyone respects him.

Br Quentin exemplifies all of the values that De La Salle desired from his Brothers, and will forever be an integral part of the De La Salle Malvern Community.

Br Quentin’s long and distinguished service to the Lasallian tradition began over 53 years ago, and the years since have seen him educate and assistant thousands throughout Australia and even internationally. Brother Quentin has served as the Principal of Benilde High School, Bankstown, and Oakhill College in New South Wales, as well as at St Bede’s in Mentone, where he also served as Prefect of Boarders for over a decade. Brother Quentin served as the provincial for the De La Salle Brothers in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, meaning that he oversaw all of the Brothers in that region, the youngest Brother to hold this position. Throughout this journey, Brother Quentin has touched the hearts and minds of literally thousands of students, as well as numerous fellow brothers and lay educators.

In 1999, De La Salle Malvern was fortunate to become the next posting for Brother Quentin, who has since served as a Homeroom and Literature teacher. Whatever a student of Brother Quentin’s career may be, and whichever path for life he may choose, there is little doubt that Br Quentin has left a permanent mark, and helped shape the adult that they have become.

Br Quentin, on behalf of the students of De La Salle College, I thank you.

Mitchell Robertson

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Special Awards John Sullivan Award for Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his leadership Ben Nethersole Peter Strickland Award for Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his leadership Mark Breda Hilary Hayes Award for Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his leadership Joshua Scipione Fr Les Troy Award Mitchell Robertson Brother James Taylor FSC Award Redmond Casey Brother Damien Harvey Award Mark Breda Brother Mark Murphy Award Luke Williams Br John Corkeron Award Luke Rana Mrs Pat Phelan Award Edward Clinch Australian Defence Force Award for Leadership Mitchell Robertson Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in the Performing Arts Xavier O’Shannessy John Lloyd Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in Music Alastair Moroney Outstanding Contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in Visual Arts Michael Raymond Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the College in his role as President of DLS St Vincent de Paul Society John Palombi and Luke Rana The Anthony Molan Athlete of the Year Award Gabrielle Montalban ACC Sportsman of the Year Damien Hale Lasallian Award

Jack Peterson

Awards Academic Awards Accounting Guy Ripepi Art Brendan Wilson Biology Michael Baines Business Management Luis Godinho Design and Technology Christopher Waters Economics Jeremy Baker English Redmond Casey Geography Ben Nethersole History – Renaissance Italy Sheldon Oski History - Revolutions Jack Peterson Industry & Enterprise Kale Pryor Legal Studies Benjamin Hausler LOTE – French Justin Calache LOTE – Indonesian Nicholas Kyriazis LOTE – Italian Xavier O’Shannessy Mathematical Methods Aleck MacNally Further Mathemetics Daniel Esposito Media Michael Raymond Music – Solo Performance Richard Naylor Outdoor and Environmental Studies

Tom Wakefield (Year 11) Philosophy Michael Blakeborough Yr 11 Physical Education Zachary Attard Psychology Andrew Scott Religious Education (Ethics) Xavier O’Shannessy Software Development Callum Barry-Murphy Studio Arts Justin Geaney Systems Engineering Nicholas Hart Systems Engineering James Stevens Senior VCAL Award Joshua Cormick VET Building and Construction Certificate II Christopher Kaul VET Multimedia Certificate III Shane Renshaw

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VET Sport and Recreation Certificate III

Michael De Luca Visual Communication and Design Jackson Harper Literature Mitchell Robertson National Politics Mitchell Robertson Text & Traditions Mitchell Robertson

Chemistry PeterSelwood Physics Peter Selwood Specialist Mathematics Peter Selwood

Sports Awards ACC Athletics Mark Collins

ACC Basketball Mark Breda

ACC Chess Matthew Warr

ACC Cricket Alexander Zaia

ACC Cross Country Luke Williams

ACC Football Stephen Muller

ACC Hockey Andrew Spencer

ACC Soccer Anton Pejic

ACC Swimming Joseph La Delfa

ACC Table Tennis Trent Balthazaar

ACC Volleyball Gabriel Montalban

ACC Golf Adam Schultz ACC Tennis Patrick Ioannidis

Timothy Allan

Izak Atkin

Zachary Attard

Timothy Austin

Michael Baines

Jeremy Baker

Julian Balthazaar

Trent Balthazaar

Callum BarryMurphy

Philip Bertino

David Bliss

Adam Bonaddio

Mark Breda

Keiran Brown

Kieran Burke

Justin Calache

Daniel CampbellTennant

Lachlan Campbell

Adrian Cannizzaro

Benjamin Carracher

Redmond Casey

Emmanuel Catalla

Marc Cleland

Edward Clinch

Mark Collins

James Corkill

Joshua Cormick

Tom Cotter

Sebastian Coulson

James Croce

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Stefano Crocilla

Frank D’Amico

Geoffrey Davey

Michael De Corrado

Steven De Corrado

Adam De Luca

Michael De Luca

Michael Del Pizzo

John Di Natale

Christopher Dimattina

Thomas Dobson

Thomas Donaghey

Christopher Dunn

Kieran Ellis

Matthew Ellis

Daniel Esposito

Benedict Farrell

Nathan Ferguson

James FisherMyall

Ryan Foenander

Thomas Forbes

Simon Francazio

Ben Fricke

Brenton Fyfield

Nicolas Fyfield

James Gates

Justin Geaney

Damian Giorgini

Luis Godinho

David Gonzales

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Xavier Gotch

Peter Gourgoulis

Kieran Grant

James Gray

Nathan Gray

John Greene

Shane Griffin

Sebastien Haberli

Damien Hale

Eamon Hanney

Xavier Harkins

Jackson Harper

Jordan Harris

Matthew Harrington

Nicholas Hart

Benjamin Hausler

Matthew Hay

Max Helsing

Matthew Henricus

Andrew Hibbins

Samuel Hillier

Michael Hogan

Nicholas Hogan

Oliver Holmes

Samuel Howieson

Jack Hubbard

Benjamin Humphrey

Tyson Hunt

Patrick Ioannidis

Thomas Jane

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Dylan Jansz

Benjamin Jones

Anthony Kanellopoulos

Shaun Koob

Nicholas Kyriazis

Joseph La Delfa

Jarrod MacDonald

Timothy Mackie

Aleck MacNally

Daniel Mercuri

Paul Millar

Nathan Mufale

Stephen Muller

Christopher Kaul

Thomas Keegan

Robert Kemp

Karl Linden

Simon Lowe

Matthew Manning

Luke McIver

Christopher Mercuri

Jack Molloy

Gabriel Montalban

Alastair Moroney

Travis Moseley

David Murphy

Jack Murray

Steven Nakos

Richard Naylor

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Yun Lei

Christopher Nayna

Mark Nazzari

Ben Nethersole

Patrick Nguyen

Daniel Nikakis

Jack Noble

Luke O’Connor

Sam O’Donnell

Benjamin O’Dwyer

Jack O’Halloran

Martin O’Meara

Xavier O’Shannessy

Sheldon Oski

Martin Paczkowski

John Palombi

Xavier Pattison

Ryan PaturzoPolson

Tomas PaturzoPolson

Benjamin Payne

Anton Pejic

Patrick Pelly

Simon Pentifallo

Luigi Perri

Timothy Perri

Jack Peterson

Michael Pierce

Jordan Pollard

Joshua Porozny

Kale Pryor

Luke Rana

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Michael Raymond

Shane Renshaw

Kamal Riman

William Riman

Guy Ripepi

Mitchell Robertson

Joshua Rowland

Tomas Sabbatucci

Andrew Sanders

Adam Schultz

Joshua Scipione

Andrew Scott

Nicholas Seel

Peter Selwood

Jake Semmel

Francis Smith

Jason Smith

Lindon Smith

Thomas Smith

Daniel Speirs

Andrew Spencer

Richard Spillane

Vaughan Stedman

James Stevens

Joshua Storai

Christakis Street

Jack Sullivan

Luke Sutton

Tristan Tiso

Steven Tomadin

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Paul Torrisi

Joshua Tyrer

Bill Vlahos

Matthew Warr

Christopher Waters

Cameron Watts

Mitchell Wheeler

Joshua Wilkinson

Luke Williams

Michal Williams

Thomas Williams

Brendan Wilson

Christopher Windley

Nicholas Woodgate

Andre Yu

Alexander Zaia

The “Vets” Year 4 2000

Row 4: Edward Clinch (inset) Anthony Kanellopoulos, Luke Williams, Tomas Paturzo-Polson, Jack Haley, William Riman.

Row 3: Damian Giorgini, Richard Naylor, Peter Gourgoulis, Adam Del Pizzo, Ryan Paturzo-Polson, Jackson Harper.

Row 2: Mark Collins, Emmanuel Damianos, Samuel Howieson, Ryan Foenander, Daniel Speirs, Simon Pentifallo, Sam O’Donnell, Joseph Mannix.

Row 1: David Naughton, Mitch Wheeler, Timothy Allan, Nicholas Sinclair, Zachary Dickinson, Steven McGlade, Benedict Farrell, Cameron Munday.

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Kinnoull Campus 2008 In taking up the position of Head of Campus at the commencement of 2008, I did so with a sense of eager anticipation. I knew I was coming to a school with an enviable reputation and a proud tradition. This is a reputation for varied opportunities, for rich experiences and student development in spiritual, academic, sporting, cultural and social dimensions.

Sitting down to reflect and write this report towards the end of the year I can report that this anticipation was fully justified.

In my first meeting with each of the Year Levels on the first day I challenged the students to make this

a year of personal and communal excellence in all aspects of school life. Again, I have not been disappointed. The various individual and group achievements that we celebrated in our school, campus and level assemblies and which are reported in these pages show the outstanding achievements in all the dimensions mentioned above.

I have been particularly impressed by the students’ enthusiastic and highly effective engagement in Lasallian service. This has ranged from the whole community involvement in the wonderful event of Mission Action Day through to the extraordinary outreach of the Year 11s in PNG and the Year 12s in India with the Coolies Project. Students have a wonderful sense of what it means to be Lasallian and an enthusiastic acceptance of this. For a significant number of Kinnoull students, there was the unique opportunity for participation in World Youth Day and/ or the Lasallian Youth gathering which preceded it.

I can also report that I encountered a vibrant, welcoming and generous community of students and staff at De La Salle.

Kinnoull students reflecting on the year will quite probably recall 2008 as the year of the building project…mainly because of the disruption that was endured. I really must congratulate the students on their (generally) cheerful tolerance of this disruption with the loss of so much yard space and also the difficulty of movement between classes. This latter difficulty was experienced particularly by the Year 10s.

The reward of an outstanding new facility with auditorium, canteen and additional classrooms awaits us at the start of 2009.

I really must give my thanks to each member of the teaching and support staff at Kinnoull who have given so generously of their skill, patience and commitment to provide the students with such a broad and challenging program. In particular my thanks to the administrators of the learning programs: Mr Doug Esler (Assistant Head of Campus), Mr Frank Goricanec (VCE coordinator) and Ms Kylie Busk (VET/VCAL Coordinator). Sincere thanks and admiration for their leadership in pastoral care to the Year Level Coordinators: Mr David Madigan (Year 10), Mr Paul Harrup (Year 11) and Ms Sally Buick (Year 12).

Mr Steven Young Head of Kinnoull

The “Vets”

Year 12 2008 Row 4: Anthony Kanellopoulos, Luke Williams, Tomas Paturzo-Polson, William Riman, Edward Clinch (inset) Row 3: Damian Giorgini, Richard Naylor, Peter Gourgoulis, Adam Del Pizzo, Ryan Paturzo-Polson, Jackson Harper.

Row 2: Mark Collins, Samuel Howieson, Ryan Foenander, Daniel Speirs, Simon Pentifallo, Sam O’Donnell.

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Edward Clinch receives the Mrs Pat Phelan Award.

The award is given to a student who began in Year 4 and who has contributed much to the College

12 Benilde Back Row: Mark Nazzari, Jeremy Baker, Oliver Holmes, Eamon Hanney, Andrew Scott, Martin O’Meara, Joshua Wilkinson, Adam Del Pizzo Second Row: Daniel Nikakis, Robert Kemp, Brendan Wilson, Matthew Harrington, Anton Pejic, Christopher Waters, Jack Peterson, Tomas Sabbatucci, Damian Giorgini Seated: Julian Balthazaar, Luigi Perri, Jack Molloy, Michael Raymond, Jarrod MacDonald, Edward Clinch, Nicholas Woodgate, Tristan Tiso Absent: Alexander Zaia Mr Warren Walker

12 Dunstan Back Row: Bill Vlahos, Christopher Nayna, Patrick Pelly, Francis Smith, Christopher Dunn, Gabriel Montalban, Mitchell Robertson Second Row: Sheldon Oski, Lachlan Campbell, Mark Collins, Jordan Harris, Marc Cleland, Benjamin O’Dwyer Seated: David Murphy, Luke Williams, Michael Baines, Karl Linden, Christopher Mercuri, Andrew Spencer, James Fischer-Myall, William Riman Absent: Nathan Gray, Benjamin Humphrey, Yun Lei Ms Sandra Venneri

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12 Gehrig Back Row: Shaun Koob, Lindon Smith, Adam De Luca, Front Row: Frank D’Amico, Brenton Fyfield, Timothy Mackie, Simon Pentifallo, Joshua Cormick, Travis Moseley Absent: Nathan Ferguson Ms Kylie Busk

12 Hegarty Back Row: Paul Torrisi, Aleck MacNally, James Gates, Adam Bonaddio, Thomas Jane, Peter Selwood, Jack Murray, Joshua Rowland Second Row: Dylan Jansz, Joshua Storai, Philip Bertino, Jack Hubbard, Matthew Hay, Christakis Street Seated: Guy Ripepi, David Gonzales, John Di Natale, Nicholas Seel, Emmanuel Catalla, Daniel Esposito, Benjamin Carracher, Luke Rana Absent: Ben Nethersole Mr Rob Hoich

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12 Jerome Back Row: Luke O’Connor, Shane Renshaw, Nicholas Hart, James Croce, Andrew Hibbins, Tyson Hunt, Keiran Brown, Benjamin Payne Second Row: Joshua Scipione, Christopher Dimattina, Nathan Mufale, Martin Paczkowski, Benjamin Jones, Andre Yu, Sebastien Haberli, Luke McIver, Steven De Corrado Seated: Ryan Paturzo-Polson, Max Helsing, Patrick Ioannidis, Jackson Harper, Jordan Pollard, James Gray, Timothy Perri, Jack Noble Ms Margaret McPhee

12 Miguel Back Row: Simon Lowe, Steven Tomadin, Justin Geaney, Samuel Hillier, Sam O’Donnell, Sebastian Coulson Second Row: Jack O’Halloran, Michael De Luca, Callum BarryMurphy, Jason Smith, Timothy Austin, Izak Atkin Seated: Simon Francazio, Trent Balthazaar, Matthew Henricus, Daniel Speirs, Peter Gourgoulis, Anthony Kanellopoulos, Patrick Nguyen Absent: Kieran Ellis, Luis Godinho Mr Frank Goricanec 76

Geography In 2008 we have been blessed with one of the most enthusiastic groups of VCE Geographers on record.

While the class was relatively small, the students made up for this with their boundless interest in and concern for our natural and human environments.

Many topics were covered, such as Resource Use, Water Management in the Murray-Darling Basin, Patterns in Global Population Change and Global Tourism. More specific topics which were considered at some length were dendrochronology, isostatic rebound, population transition and the development of management strategies.One highlight for the year was the field trip to Cape Schanck. While the teacher was enthralled by the geology and geomorphology of the site, and the efficient way the students completed their tasks, the highlight for most students was the 1.2 metre tiger snake which blocked their path on one of the walking tracks. By the time the tale of this encounter filtered back to school the snake had grown to about 5 metres in length and was capable of swallowing an adult whole! In spite of this diver-

sion much excellent fieldwork was completed along with the ensuing Field Reports. Incidentally, no dendrochronology or isostatic rebound was spotted at Cape Schanck.

Likewise, the Year 10 Geographers this year were keenly interested in and aware of their environment. The course focused on the processes which shape our landscapes, ranging from plate tectonics to stream erosion. Again, the highlight of Semester One was the fieldtrip to Bacchus Marsh and the Brisbane Ranges National Park conducted on a day of magnificent weather which we reserve for Geography fieldwork.

Here, the students saw how tectonic movement of the Earth’s crust, volcanic activity and streams combined to shape the land we see today. It is always good to take the classroom out into the real world so that students can appreciate what they have studied.

These days geographical issues seem to be everyday news items. Climate change, global warming, rising sea levels, the drought and resulting water shortages, refugee movements, endangered species, land degradation, urban population growth, transport problems, to name a few are discussed at length in the media. There is little doubt about the relevance of Geography 77

to our day to day existence. Humans are inextricably linked to the physical world since it is our home. The Geographers of De La Salle in 2008 certainly appreciate this, and are well aware of the need for humans to care for the environment and to manage it in a sustainable manner.

Mr Doug Esler

12 Roland Back Row: Michael Hogan, Joshua Porozny, Mark Breda, Richard Spillane, Ryan Foenander, Kieran Burke Second Row: Thomas Smith, Xavier Pattison, Cameron Watts, Christopher Kaul, Mitchell Wheeler Seated: Nicholas Kyriazis, Stefano Crocilla, Tomas Paturzo-Polson, Matthew Ellis, Ben Fricke, Jack Sullivan, Luke Sutton Absent: Kieran Grant Mr Samuel Devenish

12 Solomon Back Row: Andrew Sanders, Alastair Moroney, Paul Millar, Timothy Allan, James Stevens, Thomas Donaghey, Richard Naylor, Joshua Tyrer Second Row: Samuel Howieson, Jake Semmel, Zachary Attard, Kale Pryor, Tom Cotter, Nicholas Hogan, Daniel Mercuri, Thomas Dobson, Christopher Windley Seated: Daniel CampbellTennant, Joseph La Delfa, Michael De Corrado, David Bliss, Benedict Farrell, Matthew Manning, Shane Griffin, Justin Calache Absent: Damien Hale Ms Courtney Sanders

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12 Vincent Back Row: Thomas Keegan, Adam Schultz, Xavier O’Shannessy, Geoffrey Davey, Thomas Williams, Stephen Muller, Vaughan Stedman, Matthew Warr Second Row: Thomas Forbes, John Greene, John Palombi, Michael Pierce, James Corkill, Nicolas Fyfield, Redmond Casey Seated: Kamal Riman, Xavier Harkins, Steven Nakos, Michal Williams, Benjamin Hausler, Adrian Cannizzaro, Andrew Yarde Ms Kerry Martin

Year 12 2008 community and we wish them great joy and future happiness as they continue their journey in the wider community as De La Boys.

It has been both a pleasure and a privilege working with such a talented and diverse group of young men, I pray that you remain men of “perfect integrity”, that don’t ever have to “depend on the kindness of strangers” and that you need never suffer in isolation. Remain true to what you have become as members of a Lasallian community and take your gifts into the wider world, remembering that ‘Together you succeeded’.

Ms Sally Buick

2008 saw the Year 12s adopt the motto ‘Together we succeed’. It was a dictate that saw them have a highly successful and enjoyable year. This group of young men have been true Lasallians in the way they have approached their studies, extra-curricular activities and inter-personal relationships with the entire De La Salle community. They lived up to the premise of their motto by working together to achieve a great deal as leaders of the College. Together they raised in excess of $12,000 for Mission Action Day; together they set exemplary standards of behaviour for the years to follow; they calmly dealt with the inconvenience of a building program and led in campus in dealing with this; they cajoled and entertained the younger students, and they strived for excellence in their studies. Through all of this they supported and assisted each other, living as true men for others.

As a staff we often find that when the Year 12s leave it is a time tinged with sadness. However, we recognize that their leaving is an important rite of passage in their life journey. We are proud to have been a part of that journey. We were proud of the boys they were and prouder still of the young men they have become. We are truly grateful to the graduating class of 2008 for the positive impact they have had on the De La Salle 79

Year 11 Academic Award Winners Semester 1 Anthony Boghdadi Anthony Boghdadi James Bough Hugh Brophy James Chaplin David De Fazio (Year 10) Jake Evans Nero Georges Damien Gould Ken Hendarto (Year 10) Jeremy Heng-Carter Jeremy Karitzis Jeremy Karitzis Jeremy Karitzis Andrew Lombardo Roger Madafferi Stephen McConnell Kieran McInerney Darcy O’Brien Michael Osekowski Thomas Parsons Hamish Rix James Salanitri Alejandro Silva Jake Stewart Jake Stewart Jake Stewart Daniel Stow Eugene Twomey (Year 10) James Van Der Wolde Thomas Wakefield Guy Willans Charlie Wolstenholme Victor Wong

Chemistry Physics Music Literature Economics Accounting General Mathematics (Methods) Information Technology Media Industry & Entreprise Studio Arts History Legal Studies LOTE Italian Physical Education General Mathematics (Specialist) English Philosophy General Mathematics (Further) Business Management Art LOTE French Foundation Mathematics Biology English Psychology Theatre Studies Politics Mathematics Methods Biology Outdoor Education & Environmental Studies Systems Visual Communication & Design Visual Communication & Design

Short Story — “Cold Realities”

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The environment of wildlife faced with starvation as their world changes beyond their ability to understand it.

The harsh wind wears me down as I struggle to lift my feet. Each step feels as though it sinks deeper as I become more and more engulfed in the sea of white.

A tingling pain spreads through my body. Numbness cannot be far away. My legs collapse as the land underneath me gives way, sinking to the solid ground hidden under the powder. My eyes shut and the thought of rest creeps over me like a sharp, tightening pain. The wind holds me down. What happened to change our lives? Can we survive? I feel a strong force grab my neck and pull me to my feet. I stagger from the push of encouragement from my brother behind me. Sheltering behind the pack, I weave through the trail they create. A shelter lies ahead and another sleepless night, haunted by neve-ending hunger.

I wake to the sound of my mother’s stomach grumbling and gaze beyond the mouth of the cave into the abyss of white. Something in the air catches my attention. I look to my mother. She is also awake and tilts her head skyward, sniffing the frosty morning air. A familiar look creeps across her face, one I have not seen in days! Her instincts are always good! Food is close!

I rush to my brother nudging him enthusiastically. He doesn’t move. I creep closer, driven by curiosity, searching for any sign that he is alive. I nudge him again.

Nothing. I tilt my head down and rest it on his paw. Silence fills the cave. I stand and, as I move towards my mother, something strong hits me from behind, topples me to the ground and pins me. My brother stands over me, paws hard against my chest and we become interlocked and roll out of the cave into the fresh snow. It has been a long time since we played together. The last time was just before we had to move from our home. I was only months old, but I remember the seals on the ice blocks. Food was easy to come by then and we could hibernate without worry. Yet it didn’t last for long and as the ice begun to vanish, so our search for a new home began.

We walk all day without finding food. Night closes in and we look to find a shelter.

The morning hope turned to bitterness, but my mother continues to follow the scent.

Suddenly, her stride quickens, her nose twitches as an object appears in the distance. Food must lie ahead. Maybe a seal, or even a baby whale! We run, driven by our hunger, knowing that a meal lies within our reach. My brother breaks away, racing ahead, pouncing. Yet just as quickly he staggers backwards. Cautiously I approach, my mother close behind. One of our own lies still in front of us, stiff and hard as the ice upon which we stand, the cold from its body running through me.

Luckily a shelter lies close. Luckily! I shudder and turn to follow my mother. The night turns the day to blackness. As the chill fills the cave, I remembered the others who are no longer with us; the bears who died along the way. Will we survive?

Miles Guggenheimer Year 11

11 Benilde Back Row: Matthew Chai, Benjamin Ellul, Ignatius Howe, Jack Gray, Michael James, Jake Stewart, Alexander Nikoloudis, Jonathan Stamatelos Second Row: Jack Taylor, Anthony Cormick, Joshua Quinn, Benjamin Tesoriero, Jared Williams, Matthew Nolan, Jordan Rogers Seated: Michael Altidis, Darcy O’Kane, Lachlan Betts, Ryan Gallagher, Thomas Miles, James Brown, Michael Draga, Luke McShane Mr Norman Stewart

11 Dunstan Back Row: Shane Cosgrave, Lachlan Simpson, James Huang, Andrew Lombardo, Matthew Pecora, Adrian Papamiltiades, Jake Wilson, Alex Kydd Second Row: Mark Todd, James Salanitri, Stephen McConnell, Guy Willans, Tahe Antas, Dean Dragonetti, Michael Blakebrough, Andrew Enderby Seated: Scott Gall, Samuel Stamos, Nicholas Green, Marcus Nonnis, Rohan Johnson, Edward Turner, Blake Raymond, Liam O’Rourke Mr Gerard Barns

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11 Foley Back Row: Matthew Burns, Haimish Rix, Miles Guggenheimer, Kieran Winter, Michael Osekowski, James Van Der Wolde, Stefan Nowak, Jonathan Dykes Second Row: Carlos Saliba, Joel Boardman, Roger Madafferi, Liam Perea, Bradley Dobney, Samuel Ayre, Marc Kydd Seated: Alessandro Stazio, Daniel Stow, Nicholas Hyland, Macauley Hughes, Owen Luby, Andrew McDonough, Barry Tjahjadi, Robert Sita Absent: Nicholas Enright Mr Brian Hayes

11 Hegarty Back Row: Jeremy Vass, Patrick Cross, Anthony O’Shea, Jeremy Karitzis, Michael Cicco, Michael Dungan, James Steel, Michael McHugh Second Row: Jake Evans, Gianfranco Lolicato, Marcus Mortale, Charlie Wolstenholme, Christopher Smith, Luke Mance, James Chaplin, Marshall Burrell, Nicholas Thanos Seated: Trent Bainbridge, Dean Petras, Nero Georges, Nicholas Hulston, Joshua LadigusGrange, Anthony Boghdadi, Ryan Harris, Darcy O’Brien Mr Trevor Farr

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11 Jerome Back Row: Raymond Wong, Daragh O’Brien, Stephen Byrne, Andrew Pattison, Samuel Heatley, Kane Roberts, Simon Lam, Daniel Calman-Orr Second Row: Alejandro Silva, James Fagan, Michael Sauer, Jack Gialamatzis, Kieran McInerney, Joseph Phillipos, Michael Lee, Matthew Kelada, Seated: Liam Dwyer, Robert Paczkowski, Stefan Moon, Nicholas Bolt, Dominic Baker, Patrick Tumale, Andrew Clark, David Bruce Mr David Sadauskas

11 Miguel Back Row: Patrick McNamara, Paul Saunders, Thomas Cleary, Santiago Ferreyra, Spencer Roberts, Matthew Kennedy, Ryan Graf, Adam Benson Second Row: Peter Marinis, Thomas Wakefield, George Kucukbalci-Katsifolis, Raphael McConville-Brewster, Zohaib Zaman, Michael Husek, Matthew Goodman Seated: James Bough, Patrick Hogan, Jacques Plompen, Xavier Murphy, Justin Smith, Andrew Crimson, Paul Hussey, Matthew Stewart Mrs Kennedy-Curtis 83

11 Roland Back Row: Courtney Scanlan, Aaron Bodin, Nathan Berenger, Rohan Smith, Xavier Fitzgerald, Thomas Kitson, Tyler Raymond, Matthew Marshall Second Row: Samuel Watkins, Brendan Close, Matthew Herbstreit, Andrew George, Matthew O’Connor, Luke Terella, Thomas Parsons, Benjamin Pratt Seated: James Leonard, Yevashrin Naidoo, Andrew Di Cosmo, Damien Gould, Matthew Briglia, David Hutchinson, Thomas Cardwell, Brian Sevilla Ms Dianne Byers

11 Solomon Back Row: Victor Wong, Alexander Miller, Alexander Trebse, Andrew Robson, Daniel East, James O’Donnell, Brice Shepherd, John Cooper Second Row: Liam Carey, Hugh Brophy, Thomas Stubbings, Guilliano Muratore, John Bernardone, James Joo, Sashen Govender Seated: Jack Lewis, Daniel Newell, Daniel Mavroyeni, Joshua DiPaola, Christopher Klidaras, Timothy Florentzou, Michael Patane, Xavier Pritchard-Cseh Absent: Lachlan O’Connell, Michael Soldatos Mr Marty Mahy

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11 Vincent Back Row: Jared Dudley, Andrew Brown, Sean Corcoran, Timothy East, Corey Patterson, Dean White, Michael Ryan, Shane Suzuki Second Row: James Theodoridis, Adam Michaelides, James Carland, Jackson Purton-Smith, Matthew O’Donnell, Benjamin Kneebone, Timothy Soumplis, Nicholas Ibarra Seated: Matthew Bertucci, Marcus Holmes, Bryan McNaughtan, Jeremy HengCarter, Paul Siarabalos, William Linnett, Benjamin Francischelli, Luke McCandless Mr Graeme Lawler

Year 11 2008 Year 11 is an important turning point in students’ education. In 2008 we witnessed students move from the VELS curriculum into their chosen VCE/ VET/ VCAL subjects to improve their study and career opportunities. The Year 11 programme presented an extra degree of freedom for students and meant that it was important that your son felt supported both at school and at home.

Most Year 11 students welcomed and met the demands of their chosen subjects. Some students found Year 11 to be an anxious time as the learning load increased and project deadlines approached.

Our College provided a range of extra-curricula activities that allowed Year 11 students to undertake foreign experiences. Namely: excursions to France, Italy, Papua New Guinea, the Phillipines, World Youth Day in Sydney and the Blue and Gold Ball.

On many occasions our boys used these opportunities to engage in social justice and ‘become men for others’, which is a Lasallian virtue. In 2008, Year 11 students developed a capacity to manage the demands of their chosen course, as well as improve their career prospects, to look forward to a fruitful life.

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Thank you to the Year 11 Homeroom teachers (Mr Norm Stewart, Mr Gerard Barns, Mr Brian Hayes, Mr Trevor Farr, Mr David Sadauskas, Ms Clare Kennedy-Curtis, Ms Di Byers, Mr Marty Mahy and Mr Graeme Lawler) for the ongoing pastoral care of students. At this time, some boys leave our College to undertake apprenticeships, traineeships and further studies. I wish them well on life’s journey. Also, best wishes to those students who stay on and I pray that you fulfill your potential in Year 12 and beyond.

Mr Paul Harrup Year 11 Coordinator

LOTE The Language faculty is preparing to finish off another exciting year, which saw the continuation of initiatives started in previous years.

A number of our Italian students took part in the return trip to Montalcino, Tuscany with a group of teachers lead by Mrs L. Russo while another French group headed for Rennes in Brittany, France accompanied by Mrs Di Giacomo and myself.

As these lines are being printed, we are planning the return trip from Rennes. We are expecting a fairly big group of about 22 students who will need to be accommodated at De La Salle and possibly another school for a handful of girls. We are grateful for the generosity of our school community in accepting these young people from France in the knowledge that your sons will benefit from a similar treatment during our next visit to the “Lycee De La Salle’ in Rennes.

In these turbulent times, it is comforting to see how travel exchanges promote the best values in our young and help them grow with a wider view of the world.

Once again, all our French students took part in the Alliance Française Poetry and VCE Competitions and the Dante Alighieri society assessed our Year 9 and 10 students in the Italian competition.

They all distinguished themselves and an impressive number were awarded certificates for their efforts. Richard Buckley won the 3rd prize at state level for the Alliance Francaise Poetry Recitation Competition (Berthe Mouchette Competition). Our VCE Indonesian students are preparing to make their way to the University of Melbourne for the launch of the Essay Writing Competition under the auspices of the Asia Institute.

I am confident next year will provide its fair share of excitement for all our language students and we will again see students making the most of the opportunities offered to them.

Mr Thierry Moran and the Language faculty.

Tour of France In March, a group of 12 French students from Years 9, 10 and 11, Ms DiGiacomo and Mr Moran went to France. After about 24 hours of travelling, we arrived in Paris, unpacked, and went for breakfast in a completely magical city.

We took the train (Metro) to Notre Dame. It exceeded our expectations. It was big and the detailed designs on the walls inside were amazing. As it had started raining we were unable to go to the top so we pressed on. We walked from Notre Dame to the Arc de Triomphe which is in the middle of one of the busiest roundabouts in the world. We had to take the ramp that led underneath this snarl of traffic.

We visited the splendour of Versailles, the massive palace where the lords or Versailles stayed in 1038.

The garden of Versailles was one of the highlights of the trip.

My favourite day was visiting the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Going up the Eiffel Tower was scary. It was windy and it was a long, long way down to the bottom. The Louvre was even better. We had lunch there first and then went on to look at magnificent art. Everyone was just interested in the Mona Lisa, but that ended up to be a disappointment as it was nothing as we all expected. It is really quite small and the viewing area was about 20 metres away from the actual painting!

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we would meet our host families and go to school.

Meeting my host family for the first time was a daunting experience. I was bombarded with questions about Australia and my language skills were tested!

School was interesting because no one knew quite what was happening, what they were saying and what we were trying to tell them. We were asked a lot of questions and made a lot of really good friends.

Home made dinners were one of the best aspects of the trip, but not compared to Mont Saint-Michel. It is a very famous castle about 30 minutes from Rennes.

Mont Saint-Michel was used in the sixth and seventh centuries as an Armorican stronghold of RomanoBreton culture and power. What makes it so special it that it is on an island surrounded by water and the tide rises at night and the castle is lit up.

“Soyer toutes oreilles!”

David Simon

Italian Exchange and Tour of Italy In March, 18 students, 3 teachers and many sad parents waited at Melbourne International Airport. It was the day of our long awaited departure to Italy. All the students involved were in Years 9–11 and had been studying Italian since Year 7.

As we said goodbye to our parents we boarded the aeroplane and arrived in Italy 22 hours later. Tired but excited, we travelled by tram to the centre of Milan and visited Il Duomo, La Galleria, Il Castello, and drank hot chocolate and Espresso’s while listening to piano accordion. We also saw Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous ‘Last Supper’.

We were then off to Lake Garda, which was unbelievable. The reflections in the water, and the cruise were fantastic. There was a slight delay before we took the cruise as we had to wait for the captain to finish his pasta!

A few tips for travelling in Venice. Arriving at 6:00 pm in the darkness is not a good idea. Venice is not suitcase friendly, and there can be two streets with the same name (we found this out the hard way). Despite these hiccups we were happy to be in Venice and we all had a lot of laughs and jokes in the hotel, and one student even had his bed temporarily removed. The next morning we were off to two famous islands: Murano and Burano. At Murano we attended a glass-blowing presentation and bought many hand-made glass objects. The following day we went to St Mark’s Square which was filled with tourists, con artists and pigeons, and we loved every minute of it. At night we went for a walk back to the square and it looked even more beautiful.

Before we knew it, we were on the bus again and off to the town of Maranello where the Ferrari Museum is located, and being from a boys school it was a ‘must-see’. The showroom was filled with many cars

from the first models to the most recent.

We set out for Montalcino and the home-stay. As we travelled on the bus and it slowly grew dark outside we were nervous and excited.

The time had now come when we would embrace Italian culture in every sense with families we had never met. The bus pulled up and we saw faces peering through the bus windows. There were hugs for the boys who had hosted their Italian friends the previous October.

The home-stay formed many happy memories, especially as we had the joy of spending Easter with our exchange families. We also experienced some bitterly cold weather and snow which complemented the stunning vistas of the mediaeval town of Montalcino.

There were excursions to Florence where we toured the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio and il Duomo with its beautiful art works and fascinating history.

Of course we enjoyed the market of San Lorenzo where we enjoyed the bargain hunting for beautiful scarves, silk ties and leather goods. There were tours to Siena and many other towns and wineries.

We also experienced school at the Liceo Linguistico ‘R. Lambruschini’ and were actually welcomed by the local mayor. Everyone enjoyed our farewell dinner which was truly an Italian affair and all the host families were involved in making and serving their delicious homemade pasta, roasts and desserts.

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It was now time to leave and everyone was quite sad. There were again many hugs and tears as we realized that we might never see our host families again.

The last leg of the journey was three nights in Rome, with a day in Pompeii. There was so much to see, with the Colosseum, The Arch, The Vatican and the Vatican Museum. Watching the Romans drive was very amusing. Pompeii was remarkable — no history textbook could do it credit.

Our journey home on the plane was quite full of excitement and commotion, as we repeatedly asked Mr Di Ciccio whether we should declare this and notthat. He took the barrage of questions with characteristic good humour. Even though we loved Italy it was a great feeling to be back home and welcomed by our parents.

On behalf of all the students who took part in the exchange, I would like to thank the L.O.T.E. faculty, especially Mrs Russo, Mrs Webster and Mr Di Ciccio, for making the trip possible, eventful and enjoyable.

Luke McShane

Choir

Music

Music Leaders

Music 2008

Back Row: M. Goy, J. Cooper Middle Row: N. Ng, S. Windley, M. Bohan, E.Twomey, Ms C. Frost Seated: A. Nikoloudis, D. Bruce, L. McShane, J. Craig, J. Glover Absent: P. Cross, R. Jones, D. O’Kane

String Ensemble

Each year the De La Salle music department takes on new challenges.

This year one of the major events involved around 50 music students in the combined ACC schools concert ‘ACCent on Music’. This extraordinary performance opportunity allowed our students to play in an ensemble of 150 students and a choir of 250.

Under the guidance of Richard Gill of Opera Australia, also MC for the evening, our students performed to a very high standard. Earlier in the year, the Music department ventured to the foothills of the snow-capped mountains to perform in the Mansfield area. Using the great facilities at Camp Howqua as our base, we performed at local primary schools. The ensembles included the Concert and Stage Bands, Guitar Ensemble, Choir and String Ensemble. Performing at schools with less than 50 students was certainly an eye opener for our boys and the very chilly conditions of the outdoor stage at one of our venues toughened us up!

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Owen Luby, Simon Lam and Josh Di Paola

In the wider community our Stage Band entertained the masses as guests of Northcote High School at their big Band Boogie and our Guitar Ensemble performed at the annual event Sounds of Stonnington.

This year has seen the formation of a new ensemble — the Orchestra. Thanks to a keen and talented group of Year 7 students from the Year 7 Band Program, each Wednesday afternoon has been busy with orchestral sounds. Conducted by Martin De Marte, these students have formed a strong group which continues to grow in numbers. We look forward to this ensemble expanding and becoming a regular feature of performances within our community.

Each year our music students embrace these extra curricular opportunities, performing at school and community functions wearing the blue and gold with pride.

Ms Cindy Frost

Concert Band

Guitar Ensemble

Standing: D. Jones, J. Attard, J. Burchall, J. Di Paola, J. Cooper, A. Chaplain, T. Jiang Seated: N. Husek, A. Minicz, R. Jones, H. Hudson, A. Holden, O. Luby, B. Sevilla

Standing:J. Dalgleish, L. Cook, C. Dunn, J. Renjen, N. Morris, Mr Nic Lam Seated: M. Blakebrough, S. Lam, S. Nowak, J. Palombi, C. Wolstenholme

Stage Band

Intermediate Band

Back Row: M. Anderson, A. Lew, H. Thompson, N. Chant Middle Row: R. Iannucci, M. McKee, H. Holden, J. Zuzek, M. Chen, J. Kenner Seated: E. Tamplin, J. Attard, N. Ponissi, E. Holden, T. Evans Mr D. Currie 89

Standing: D. Jones, M. Higgenbotham, A. Chaplain, T. Jiang Seated: J. Di Paola, R. Jones, A. Holden, O. Luby, B. Sevilla Absent S. Nowak, J. Harris

10 Benilde Back Row: Michael Keenan, Eugene Twomey, David Windley, Michael Crosbie, Sean Dillane, Michael Bohan, Benjamin Sarena, Michael Kharsas Second Row: Ryan Osekowski, Aristidis Kounoupis, Luke Hogan, Cailin Wrigley, Lee White, Daniel Stavrevski, Christopher Kuan, Michael Bruce, David De Fazio Seated: James McMahon, Samuel Noble, Emmanuel Arapis, Vincent Musco, Rolando Cozza, Dimitri Spanos, Dominic Barker, Phu-Dat Pham Mr Philip Ryan

10 Dunstan Back Row: Adam Harrison, Alan Clark, David Convery, Jack Beech, Patrick Harrington, Linton Farrell, Michael Keegan, Simon Cassar, Daniel Iacovangelo Second Row: Nicholas Schultz, Simon Miras, Michael Badrock, Joshua Fisher, James Logan, Patrick Harrison, Romeo BouGhosn, Benjamin Stott, Joshua San Martin Seated: Jean-Rene Vauzelle, Xavier Quigley, Stefan Hambleton, Alexander Holden, Damian Li, Joseph De Girolamo, James Ryan, Fraser Henry Mr Brian Coulthard

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10 Hegarty Back Row: Luke Frazzetto, David Simon, Nathan Beaumont, Simon Woodcock, Nicholas Gleeson, Timothy Howard, Matthew Trenerry, Darcy McCaffrey Second Row: John Camilleri, Liam Ellis, Vincent Ripepi, Marcus Topp, Jordan Tremayne, James Scoutas, Sean Collis, Bryce Jansz Seated: Craig Sutton, Hayden Renshaw, Rhys Jones, Ryan Ellis, Patrick Helsing, Blake Davis, Sebastian Lolicato, Iryoung Fan Absent: Jason Terrell Ms Ros Rajki

!0 Jerome Back Row: Alexander Minicz, Matthew Tropeano, Jack Jopling, Liam Grech, Todd Dover, Lachlan Cook, Brenton McDonald, James Amerena Second Row: Jeremy O’Halloran, Shadee Molinaro, Thomas Payne, James Leone, Giacomo Fecht-O’Brien, Christopher Todisco, Garrett McDonough, Mitchell Sellman, Seated: Peter Gill, Sebastian Oliver, Benjamin Peck, Albert Prendergast-Kruger, Bryce Desira, Luke Henriques-Gomes, Ken Hendarto, Ben Siragusano Absent: Matthew Tucker Mr Neil Thomas

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Each year, the College offers Year 10 students from De La Salle College and Star of the Sea College the opportunity of attending a sevenweek dance program which commences at the start of each school year. This year was no different to any other year. The excitement and enthusiasm displayed by all participants was fantastic to witness. As the weeks rocketed by you could see the confidence growing in our students not only with their dance skills but also in their social skills communicating with young ladies from Star of the Sea. This extra-curricula activity is organised each year by the College to give students an experience they would normally not have pursued. As we edged nearer to the conclusion of the program, many parents accepted the invitation to stay and watch what the young people were learning. They were quite amazed and could not believe what they were witnessing — their son ballroom dancing!

I highly recommend the Year 10 Dance Program to your son and I do hope that he will take up the invitation to participate as so much can be gained in learning the sport of dance plus the opportunity to socialise and expand his circle of friends.

Mrs Joy Bew

Year 10s Learn to Dance

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10 Miguel Back Row: Thomas Gaylor, Joshua Schultz, Adrian Crisafi, Jack Ferrari, Michael Higginbotham, Daniel Nakos, Charles Mottram, Daniel Clinch, Thomas Hemming Second Row: Alex McEwan, Nicklaus Ng, Aaron Medoro, Benjamin Ahern, Luke Riley, Jack Brammer, Vaughan Wise, Tom Molloy, James Lolicato Seated: Jacob Nuolin, Cameron Fyfe, Daniel Guemene, Fabian D’Addazio, Paul Pritchard, Nicholas Spencer, Anthony Sansalone, Chris Smith Mr James Walton

10 Roland Back Row: Oscar Szalc, Nicholas Kent, Simon Windley, Jack Broadhead, Jonathan Nikakis, Ross Pastras, Sean Ellis, James Walker Second Row: Kostantinos Paspaliaris, Ben Forrest, Lachlan Pezet, Michael Doherty, Ted Roberts, Robert Weir, Joshua Ramsay, Harry Irvine, Robert Keeney Seated: Samuel Smith, Jordan Braim, Thomas Humphrey, William Allen, Danny Eid, Benjamin Jeffery, Alexander Hay, Hamish Hudson Ms Marisa Di Giacomo 93

Year 10 2008 The Year 10 group of 2008 have undertaken a busy year. As a group they have been keen participants in all of the academic, cultural, sporting and communitybased events that the College has to offer. It has been a year of settling in to a new campus, learning new routines, meeting greater expectations, as well as preparing for, and taking, the first steps into senior studies.

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, hopefully, many of these boys will be involved in the Blue and Gold Ball next year.

Stories of success and inspiration were presented to those students who participated in a number of programs run outside of the school such as the Empower program, MLC Leaders Day and the Melbourne Grammar School Future Leaders event.

At these workshops students were encouraged to take on leadership roles and become involved in the community.

Involvement is what the camps and work experience programs are all about. In June and in September we had our camps/activities and work experience. The Outdoor Education staff ran a rafting camp, a downhill skiing camp in New Zealand and an adventure camp, also in New Zealand. Mr Stewart kindly organized and ran a four-day golf camp at Jan Juc. Mr Alexander put together a fantastic program of Melbourne day trips. We also had a large group of boys travel to Kincumber Lasallian Youth Camp in NSW, where they were hosted by Br Tim Peter. The rest of the year level was involved in work experience in the city and the country, as professionals and tradesmen. Many of the employers acknowledged the attitude and effort of the boys who came to work for them. Some found themselves being offered part-time jobs Speaking of fantastic jobs, I am greatly appreciative of the staff who helped organize and run the 94

camps. A considerable amount of their own time was given have the events run successfully.

Towards the end of Term 3 tough selections were being made all round, as students were involved in subject selection interviews and committing to programs for next year. Some have chosen a traditional VCE program, others are leaving to take up apprenticeships, some are undertaking a VET course and others VCAL. Thanks to Ms Busk, Mr Young, Ms Smart and Mr Marshall for their efforts in assisting and guiding students through this process.

To those who have been primarily responsible for the guidance of the Year 10s — the Homeroom teachers — I give tremendous thanks. They are patient, understanding and give generously of their time. Ms Liz O’Connor, Mr Shane Slavin, Mr Phil Ryan, Mr Brian Coulthard, Ms Roz Rajki, Mr Neil Thomas, Mr James Walton and Ms Marisa diGiacomo have been dedicated pastoral leaders to these young men and we are grateful to them.

Lastly, congratulations to the young men of Year 10 in 2008. It has been a very worthwhile year.

I have enjoyed your company, humour, resolve and contributions.

I wish you well for the coming year.

Mr David Madigan Year 10 Coordinator

10 Solomon Back Row: Sean Geaney, Ross Fattore, Mitchell Sarpi, Jacob Gooden, Antony Forato, Aidan King, Stuart Griffin, Callum Nugent, Krystopher Smith Second Row: Julian Clarisse, Adam Russo, Achilles Ploutos, Timothy Foster, Jacob Maher, Declan Freeman, Jake Kakouros, Nicholas Husek, Seated: Hugh Nicholson, Nicholas Bolger, Daniel Boulos, Kosta Avyerinos, Daniel Bellino, Matias Cantavenera, Jose Borje, Yannick Coutet Absent: Jacob Nicolin Ms Liz O’Connell

10 Vincent Back Row: Nicholas Place, Matthew Bellion, Samuel Brooks, Nathan Coffey, Vincent Arthur, David Re, Jordan Brown, Dominic Sheehy Second Row: Daniel Bendinelli, Scott Barnsley, James Birrell, Declan Clifford, Dylan Scolyer, James Mreulje, Thomas Rappos, David Brace Seated: Alessandro Formica, Christopher Frangoulis, Nicholas Borgia, Leo Morgan, Jamie Farnell, Liam Cummins, Paul Grigoriou, Sam Gates Mr Shane Slavin

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Year 10 New Zealand Camp

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Bounded by magnificent mountains, snug on the shores of the crystal blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is home to one of the world’s premier lake and alpine resorts. Once the logistics of the passport application nightmare had passed, this idyllic setting in the ‘land of the long white cloud’ was to be invaded by sixty-eight boys from De La, keen to get in on some of the world famous adrenalin-fuelled action.

Enduring the 7 hour drive from Christchurch to Queenstown (and then the return) would prove to be the most painful part of the week. A few enjoyed the picturesque New Zealand beauty, but most preferred to draw the curtain and watch the video playing at the front of the coach, fittingly Lord of the Rings. Some chose sleep to pass the time away, those that couldn’t, simply counted sheep — and there was no shortage of them.

The trip provided students with the option of spending the week skiing and snowboarding on the breathtaking slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, or alternatively, engaged in adventure-based activities in the waters below.

The Snow group revealed vastly mixed abilities; many were on the snow for the first time, others were advanced enough to pull off aerial manoeuvres. But, regardless of whether it was sticking to the runs, or creating their own route down the mountain (on purpose or by accident), everywhere one went there was a plethora of powder, and (thankfully for the teachers) everyone was completely spent at day’s end.

The Adventure group spent their time jet boating up the Dart River, plunging down ferocious white water, and four-wheel driving through rugged terrain. On one particular night over a beautiful buffet Mr Walton volunteered to provide a peace offering on behalf of the College — only to be confronted with the ferocity of a Maori upper lip in his face as they ripped out the Haka.

The feedback from both camps was overwhelmingly positive. The NZ Experience had provided students and staff with an equally educational and thrill-seeking week in a country where most had not ventured. Many of the boys ultimately adopted the locals’ catchphrase to describe the trip: ‘sweet as’.

Mr David Alexander Outdoor Education Coordinator

Short Story — ‘The Refuge’ Until now there had been no time to survey properly my new surroundings. My only concern had been surviving each day to journey here safely. Having nestled closely to my mother during that time for protection, I am left feeling wary and frightened as I explore my new home independently. With the exception of unruly Spinifex bushes stretching in every direction, there is little else to remind me of the environment we left behind. Curiosity beckons me to investigate these new surroundings, but as I try to absorb the scene, fear overwhelms me. Before long I am racing, frantically searching for any familiarity, but in every direction the vegetation remains strange and disconcerting. My compass is no longer as instinctive as it once was.

Our first priority has been to establish shelter. I share an area with my sister. Sadly, my brother was killed just days before our crossing here and I struggle with his loss. Food had been scarce for a long time and my brother, once physically strong, with little food to sustain him, his body weakened, he became vulnerable to enemy attack. Like so many other refugee families we have had no time to come to terms with change and have been forced to live day by day.

We are used to guarding ourselves from attack and although this new environment seems less hostile, we are aware of being intruders. We have tried to burrow into this community unnoticed, preferring to keep to ourselves. It is not part of our culture to assimilate. We not only look different, we have different values. The land is extremely important to us and we have always lived off it, with skills passed on through generations.

It is innate, but we were helpless to stop the changes, which precipitated the destruction of our homeland.

We were silent as they introduced foxes, rabbits and feral cats. We watched as these creatures began to prey and threaten weaker species. We were powerless as huge areas of forest were destroyed to build car parks, shopping centres and high rise buildings. We could not intervene when greenhouse gas emissions caused global warming. As the Earth warmed, we witnessed the decline of snow cover. Then, because their

Informatics Olympiad 2008 lifestyle was being threatened, they began to notice.

This awareness gave them a voice and they are slowly changing their ways. Constantly, fauna and flora are threatened with extinction, food chains are interrupted and sea levels rise. Natural disasters continue to be extreme; floods, tsunamis, cyclones, and droughts.

Harmful diseases evolve and flourish, affecting populations.

It is too late to save our homeland, it is gone forever.

Here in the darkness, the horror of what we have all been through overwhelms me. My heart is racing and I am frightened for the baby my mother is carrying.

It will never know the beauty of our natural environment, before the destruction. It will be born into this new place, where hopefully life will be better. I do not have good eyesight, but my hearing is acute, as is my sense of smell. Close by a fire is burning. The night air soothes as it cools. A Nunga stops to acknowledge my presence. I realise we are in a good place. He has as much respect for the land as we do and I think we bilbies might just survive after all.

Marcus Topp Year 10

The New South Wales Computer Programming Competition In June three teams — one Senior and two Junior — entered the New South Wales Computer programming competition. The Senior team came 5th, and were invited, along with another 9 teams from across Australia, to take part in a Grand Final competition at NSW University Open Day. Jack Murray the leader, assisted by Joshua Rowlands and Bill Vlahos, came second, earning themselves a cash prize of $2500 each and scholarship money to NSW University.

Eighty minutes into the competition two teams managed to solve their last problems. Unfortunately we were 20 seconds behind James Ruse Agricultural College, Sydney. Both teams scored 100% and were the only teams to complete all questions.

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Year 12 student, Jack Murray, is the only Australian to take out a Gold Medal at the recent Informatics Olympiad in Cairo.

The Australian team scored its best ever result, recording a clean sweep of medals, exceeding its result in Zagreb in 2007.

Jack earned a Gold Medal, recording the 9th highest score in the international competition.

On the basis of a medal table giving three points for Gold, two for Silver and one for Bronze, Australia was placed equal 8th out of almost 90 competing countries. Jack won a Silver medal last year in Zagreb.

The International Olympiad in Informatics is the pinnacle of competition in computer science for high school students around the world. Each country sends a team of four students to participate in ten hours of programming competition.

The International Olympiad in Informatics is the second largest of the International Science Olympiads, sanctioned by UNESCO, with the number of participating countries approaching 90.

College Staff 2008 Principal: Br Bill Firman FSC Deputy Principal: Mr Peter Riordan Head Of Kinnoull Campus: Mr Stephen Young Head Of Tiverton Campus: Mr John McAlroy VELS Coordinator: Ms Sandra Troise VCE Coordinator: Mr Frank Goricanec Director Of Staff Development: Mrs Christine Thompson Director Of Student Welfare: Mr Geoff Martin Business Manager: Mr Stephen O’Shea Registrar: Mrs Elaine Tyrrell/Mrs Mary McLellan Human Resource Manager & Executive Assistant: Mrs Joan Ferguson Office Manager: Mrs Mary McLellan Director Of Mission: Mr Patrick Jurd School Officer: Mr Murray Enniss Guidance & Careers Counselling: Ms Sue Taylor/ Mr Paul Marshall/ Ms Carmel Smart College Nurses: Anne Litchfield/Karen Rodway/ Jenny Belden Receptionist: Mrs Tania Allars Security: Br Gabriel O’Shea FSC Key Learning Area Coordinators: English: Mr Paul Fegan Mathematics: Mr Henry Corcoran Science: Mr Peppe Di Ciccio Technology: Mr Sam Devenish Studies Of Society & Environment—Humanities: Mr Chris Fleming Studies Of Society & Environment—Business: Mr Norm Stewart The Arts: Mr David Happ Languages Other Than English (Lote): Mr Thierry Moran Social Services Coordinator: Mr Richard Komiazyk Health & Physical Education: Mr Glenn Kemp Director Of Sport: Mr Jon Edgar College Librarian: Ms Susan Jost Outdoor Education Coordinator: Mr David Alexander

MMEC Coordinator: Mrs Kathie Holmes Personal Development Coordinator: Ms Marg McPhee College Timetabler: Mr Kevin Hunter Director Of Music: Ms Cindy Frost Kinnoull Campus Head Of Campus: Mr Stephen Young Year 12 Coordinator: Ms Sally Buick Year 11 Coordinator: Mr Paul Harrup Year 10 Coordinator: Mr David Madigan VET/VCAL Coordinator: Ms Kylie Busk VASS Administrator: Mrs Trish Woodman Assistant Head Of Campus: Mr Doug Esler Homeroom Groups For Year 10 Benilde Mr Philip Ryan Dunstan Mr Brian Coulthard Hegarty Mrs Ros Rajki Jerome Mr Neil Thomas Miguel Mr James Walton Roland Ms Marisa Di Giacomo Solomon Ms Liz O’Connell Vincent Mr Shane Slavin Homeroom Groups For Year 11 Benilde Mr Norm Stewart Dunstan Mr Gerard Barns Foley Mr Brian Hayes Hegarty Mr Trevor Farr Jerome Mr David Sadauskas Miguel Ms Clare Kennedy-Curtis Roland Ms Di Byers Solomon Mr Marty Mahy Vincent Mr Graeme Lawler Homeroom Groups For Year 12 Benilde Mr Warren Walker Dunstan Ms Sandra Venneri 98

Gehrig Ms Kylie Busk Hegarty Mr Rob Hoich Jerome Ms Marg Mcphee Miguel Mr Frank Goricanec Roland Mr Sam Devenish Solomon Ms Courtney Saunders Vincent Ms Kerry Martin Mr Paul Fegan, Mr Peter Forni , Br Denis Loft FSC, Mr Adrian Matarazzo, Mr Paul Maxted, Mr Tom McIlroy, Br Quentin O’Halloran FSC, Ms Dianne Walsh, Mr Des Calleja Tiverton Campus Head Of Campus: Mr John McAlroy Assistant Head Of Campus: Mr Brian Long Coordinators Primary Ms Adrienne Moran/Mr Ray Leetham Year 7 Mr Shaun Buckley Year 8 Mr Shane Mackintosh Year 9 Mr Rob Bonnici Homeroom Groups For Years 4 — 9 Year 4 Mr Terry Atkins Year 5 Mr Tim Curran Year 6 Ms Adrienne Moran Year 7 Homerooms Benilde Mr Jeff Locke Dunstan Mr Bryan Smith Hegarty Mr Chris Martin Jerome Mr Michael Watty Miguel Mr Nigel Yates Roland Mr David Hale/ Solomon Ms Kath Marino Vincent Mr Larry Evans/ Year 8 Homerooms Benilde Mr Andrew Murrell Dunstan Mr David Happ Hegarty Mr Paul Grace Jerome Ms Cate McIlroy

Miguel Roland Solomon Vincent

Ms Liz Turner Mr Sam Magree Mr Martin Rhoden Mr Andrew Wozencroft

Year 9 Homerooms Benilde Mr Peppe Di Ciccio Dunstan Mrs Carmel Dwyer Hegarty Mr David Ellul Jerome Ms Haylene Peipert Miguel Mr Melo Conti Roland Miss Carmel D’Andrea Solomon Ms Joanne Graham Vincent Mr Chris Fleming Mrs Patsy Amaradasa, Ms Rose Clurey, Mrs Georgina Dwyer, Ms Karen Harding, Mrs Ruth Hunter, Ms Rosie Mackay, Mrs Bernice Manuell, Ms Glenda Morris, Mr Ian Oliver, Ms Kathleen O’Shea, Mr Troy Potter, Ms Belinda Russell, Mrs Liliana Russo, Mr Charles Thompson, Mr Robert Trinchi, Ms Marta Webster, Mr Rob Withers, Mrs Maria Zanelli, Ms Kate Johnston, Mrs Felicity MacDonald The Arts Mr David Happ (Coordinator) Ms Monica Costa Mr Jonathan Hewett Ms Marceline Van Rennes Mrs Mary Finn Ms Clare Needham Ms Jan Martin Ms Kerry Martin Ms Haylen Perpert Ms Felicity MacDonald Drama Mr Bryan Smith Ms Margaret Mcphee Mr Andrew Murrell

Instrumental & Visiting Music Teachers Robert Burns, Simon Chiodo, Martin DeMarte, Alan Dinh, Adam Donaldson, Mrs Karen Dunlop, Francesco Fabris, Evan Harris, Jason Kenner, Nicholas Lam, Jaymee Lee, Mr Mathew Lewin, Mr James Ryan, Ms Penny Karahalios, Ms Jane Robertson, Ms Kelly Williams, Mr Andrew Werner Media Studies Ms Kerry Martin Ms Haylene Peipert Mrs Glenda Morris Mary Mackillop Enhancement Centre Mrs Kathie Holmes (Coordinator) Ms Gemma Austin, Ms Simone Hall, Ms Carolyn Hamilton, Ms Jacqueline Irwin, Br Lawrence King, FSC, Mr Simon Lloyd, Mrs Jacinta Ryan, Mrs Mary Thomas, Mrs Karen Tillotson, Mrs Eve Mclellan, Mr Euan Walmsley Laboratory Manager Mrs Jill Edwards Laboratory Technician Mrs Danka Orlowski Materials Technician Mr Tony Havelock Information Services Mr Milhelm Nassour (Manager) Mr Henry Corcoran (Coordinator of online services) Library Resources Ms Susan Jost (College Librarian) Mrs Clare Kennedy-Curtis Miss Leanne Ickeringill Mrs Betty Rudin Ms Carmel Eyre Ms Silvana Fares Learning Strategies Shaun Buckley (Tiverton Coordinator) Paul Maxted (Kinnoull Coordinator) 99

Technicians Mr Peter Whittenbury Mr Navid Haghju Ms Pauline Mulholland Heritage Centre Mr David Hunter Sport & Physical Education Mr Jon Edgar (Director Of Sport) Mr Glenn Kemp (Health & Phys Ed Coordinator) Mr David Clark Mr Sam Magree Mr Rob Bonnici Mr Michael Ryan Mr Ken Stokes Mr Trevor Farr Mr Peter Crellin House Coordinator Mr Andrew Wozencroft Recreation Officers Mr Beau Hill Mr Tyson Parker Mr Matthew Peterson Outdoor Education (Coordinator) Mr David Alexander (Assistant) Mr David Ferguson Administration Payroll Officer: Ms Toni Paras, Mr Mary Kiernan Accounts Officer: Ms Ellenor Harris Tiverton Campus: Mrs Tania Allars (Receptionist), Mrs Mary Mclellan (Office Manager) Kinnoull Campus: Mrs Maria Giacomantonio, Mrs Anne Lawler, Mrs Patricia D’Arcy Music & EMA Secretary: Mrs Sandra Glazebrook Appeal Secretary: Mrs Joy Bew Data Manager: Ms Ann Corcoran Attendance Officer: Br Gabriel O’Shea FSC (Tiv), Mrs Maria Giacomantonio (Kinn) VASS and Community Coordinator: Mrs Trish Woodman Maintenance: Messrs Rob Oldershaw, Clinton Harris, Steven Broughill & Tom Buick

Tiverton Staff

Mr Andrew Wozencroft, Mr Robert Trinchi, Mr David Ferguson, Mr Robert Withers, Mr Brian Long, Mr David Hunter, Mr Simon Lloyd, Mr Marty Rhoden, Mr Tyson Parker, Mr Michael Watty, Mr Beau Hill, Mr Glenn Kemp, Mr Shane Mackintosh, Mr Tim Curran, Mr Terry Atkins Row 2: Mr Matthew Peterson, Br Laurence King FSC, Ms Ros Clury, Mr Kevin Hunter, Mr James Ryan, Mr Troy Potter, Mr David Alexander, Ms Karen Harding, Mrs Eve McLellan, Mr Thierry Moran, Mr Michael Ryan, Mr Shaun Buckley, Mr Bryan Smith, Ms Liz Turner, Row 3: Mr Chas Thompson, Mr David Happ, Mr Henry Corcoran, Mr Ken Stokes, Mr David Ellul, Mr Paul Grace, Mr Ian Oliver, Mr Sam Magree, Mr Peter Crellin, Mr Melo Conti, Ms Clare Needham, Mr Peppe Di Ciccio, Ms Cindy Frost, Mr Larry Evans, Ms Jacqueline Irwin, Mrs Kathie Holmes, Me Geoff Martin Ms Adrienne Moran, Ms Joanne Graham, Mr Murray Enniss, Ms Kath Marino, Mr Chris Fleming, Ms Felicity MacDonald, Mrs Glenda Morris, Mr Andrew Murrell, Mr Jeff Locke, Mr Chris Martin, Mr Nigel Yates, Ms Gemma Austin, Mrs Jacinta Ryan, Ms Pauline Mulholland, Ms Sandra Troise, Mr Jonathan Hewett, Mr Robert Bonnici Seated: Mrs Betty Rudin, Mrs Mary Thomas, Ms Haylene Peipert, Ms Simon Hall, Ms Cate McIlroy, Mrs Carmel Dwyer, Mr Peter Riordan, Br Bill Firman FSC, Mr John McAlroy, Ms Jan Martin, Ms Caroline Hamilton, Ms Susan Jost, Ms Leanne Ickeringhill, Mrs Patsy Amaradasa, Mrs Ruth Hunter 100

Kinnoull Staff

Row 4: Mr Euan Walmsley, Br Quentin O’Halloran FSC, Mr Frank Goricanec, Br Denis Loft FSC, Mr James Walton, Mr Sam Devenish, Mr Graeme Lawler, Mr Patrick Jurd, Mr Neil Thomas Row 3: Mr Warren Walker, Mr Norm Stewart, Mr Richard Komiazyk, Ms Marg McPhee, Mr Brian Coulthard, Mr David Sadauskas, Ms Courtney Sanders, Mr Paul Marshall, Mr Phillip Ryan, Mr Doug Esler, Mr Marty Mahy Row 2: Mr Peter Forni, Mr David Clark, Mr Paul Fegan, Mr Shane Slavin, Mrs Clare Kennedy-Curtis, Mr Paul Maxted, Ms Sue Taylor, Mr Brian Hayes, Mr Rob Hoich, Ms Marisa Di Giacomo, Mr Tom McIlroy Row 1: Mr David Madigan, Mr Gerard Barns, Ms Jan Martin, Ms Di Byers, Ms Sandra Venneri, Mrs Sally Buick, Mr Paul Harrup, Mr Adrian Matarazzo, Ms Kylie Busk, Mr Trevor Farr Seated: Mrs Christine Thompson, Mrs Ros Rajki, Mrs Karen Tillotson, Mrs Maria Giacomantonio, Mr Stephen Young, Br Bill Firman FSC, Mr Peter Riordan, Mrs Anne Lawler, Ms Kerry Martin, Ms Liz O’Connell, Mrs Jill Edwards

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Administration Staff

Maintenance Staff

Mr Steven Broughill, Robert Oldershaw esq., Mr Tom Buick, and Mr Clinton Harris

Standing: Br Bill Firman, Mrs Tania Allars, Mrs Joan Ferguson, Mr Steve Young, Mr Peter Riordan, Br Gabriel O’Shea, Mrs Maria Giacomantonio (insert) Seated: Mrs Mary McLellan, Ms , Mrs Ellenor Harris, Mrs Elaine Tyrrell, Mr Stephen O’Shea, Mrs Anne Lawler, Mrs Trish Woodman

De La Salle Wins ACC Junior Chess Pennant!

De La had the good talent and good fortune to win the ACC Junior Chess Tournament (second division). The event, held in late October, comprised 8 students and two reserves of up to Year 10 level, playing time-restricted chess with equally ranked players from seven other ACC teams. Our squad, in ranked order was, Damien Li 10D, Justin Yuan 8S, Jeremy Wong 8J, Aaron Li 7M, Ben Stott 10D, Mike Chen 8J, Ethan Rocke 9J, Jack Duffy 8S, Gerry Korfiatis 8S and Andrew Rappos 8S. The stadium was quite impressive; the awesome sight of 64 games in progress, the sweet smell of liniment through the room, the clicking noises as pieces and time-clocks were slapped, all added to a sensory feast that any serious chess nerd would take great delight in. The trip home was spent recounting many of the significant plays and the bus rocked to our singing of all the chess songs we could think of.

Interest in chess at De La — and throughout the ACC — continues to grow, and we look forward to capturing many more pennants in years to come.

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Recreation Officers

Mr Tyson Parker, Mr Beau Hill and Mr Matthew Peterson

Mary MacKillop Learning Enhancement Centre In 2008, the staff of the Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre [MMEC] have worked tirelessly and enthusiastically with students with special needs to assist them in accessing the curriculum.

We believe that all students can experience success when learning outcomes are based on realistic and achievable goals. The words of our patron Blessed Mother Mary MacKillop echo the attitude and reflect the commitment of the MMEC staff, “We must teach more by example than by word.” (1867) This year, the staff included teachers: Mrs Jacinta Ryan, Mrs Gemma Austin, Ms Sandra Troise, Mr. Euan Walmsley, Mrs. Eve McLellan and Br. Lawrence King; and integration aides: Mrs Karen Tillotson, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Ms Carolyn Hamilton, Ms Jacqueline Irwin, Mrs Simone Hall and Mr Simon Lloyd. This team of dedicated educators works individually with students who have intellectual, social, emotional, physical or severe language needs, across all year levels, from Primary to Year 12.

Each member of the team collaborates with staff and parents to identify and facilitate the individual learning needs of the students. Regular Program Support Group [PSG] meetings occur for students who qualify for Integration funding, where issues of academic planning and pastoral care are discussed with parents. Decisions from these meetings are implemented by MMEC staff, parents and teachers to enhance the students’ learning and maximise effective teaching. Many other PSGs also occur for students who are identified with special needs.

This year, the Literacy Support classes continued in Years 9 and 10. Four groups at Years 7, 8, and 9, and 3 groups at Year 10, have operated throughout the year with a total enrolment of 97 students. These students have experienced the expertise of the MMEC teaching staff in assisting them to improve their literacy skills.

A new initiative began this year when Br Bill endorsed a Numeracy Support Program. It was decided that students who were nominated by their Maths teachers as needing assistance, were given the opportunity to withdraw from one period of Religious Education each week to work with Br Lawrence to Standing: Ms Carolyn Hamilton, Mrs Gemma Austin, Mr Euan Walmsley, enhance their Maths Mr Simon Lloyd, Br Lawrence King, Ms Jacqueline Irwin skills. This pilot proSeated: Mrs Mary Thomas, Mrs Jacinta Ryan, Mrs Kathie Holmes, gram was targeted Ms Simone Hall, Mrs Karen Tillotson Absent: Ms Sandra Troise, Mrs Eve McLellan at students in Years 7 and 8, of which a exams, and writing I.L.P.s. The I.L.P.s are written for total of 49 students participated. each term and presented to the students’ parents at In the Primary area, Mrs. Gemma Austin again the PSG meetings for their input. worked with small groups of students in the General The support and co-operation of the Principal, Br Bill, Language Skills classes, to help improve their litDeputy Principal, Mr Peter Riordan, Head of Kinnoull, eracy skills. This proved extremely successful and Mr Stephen Young, Head of Tiverton, Mr John productive.

McAlroy, VELS Coordinator, Ms Sandra Troise, Year All MMEC staff have participated in educating and Level Co-ordinators, all teaching staff, Library and assisting the whole staff in the writing of Individual Information Technology staff, have been invaluable Learning Plans (I.L.P.s) as this became a mandated in encouraging the work of the MMEC staff. I wish to directive from the Catholic Education Office for stuthank my fantastic team for their caring dedication, dents who are funded under the Literacy, Numeracy perseverance and professionalism as they continuand Special Learning Needs Program. Professional ally work to enhance the lives of our students. development and workshop sessions for the teaching Mrs Kathie Holmes MMEC Coordinator staff were facilitated by the MMEC staff throughout the year in the areas of modifying work tasks and 103

SOSE Business De La Salle Accountants Win Cadetships During term 2 a number of Year 12 students attended the Chartered Accountants Careers evening and over a number of lunchtime sessions they interacted with recruiting staff from large firms. Both Luis Godhino and Nicholas Kyriazis have been offered Cadetships at Deloitte and PKF for 2009.

“When the concept of the Cadetship was first brought to me I immediately thought of the opportunities that could come from it. I applied for a number of different firms, but there were two that really stood out as being places where I would be really happy to work.

One of these was Deloitte, where I received my cadetship. It may seem like a daunting task, but the firm really look out for their cadets and ensure they make an easy transition into a working environment — even straight out from school.

This opportunity kept me motivated for the entire year — opportunities like this should be considered seriously. It will provide an advantage with my university studies in coming years. It offers the cadet a chance to learn the business world while helping develop a vast array of work and people skills.

Give it a go, because it really is something that may only come around once and it may provide you with a huge platform for the future.”

Luis Godhino

De La Salle Student Goes to Australian Business Week In February I was informed I had been accepted into the ABW program, which would take place at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds and run for six days during the first term holidays.

After orientation we barely had a chance to get to know our team members and two mentors when we were launched straight into a briefing for survival in the Business Policy Game. This game was designed to simulate, as accurately as possible, what a real, competitive business market is like.

Each team had to prepare quarterly decisions that would affect their company’s future and the data would be entered into a complex computer program which would give out results as to how each company performed for each business quarter. It would produce results based on product price, level of market research and advertising, seasonal factors, research and development, production lines, and production hours. Each team had to assess their position and produce financial reports to assist in making decisions for the next quarter. Each of these quarterly decisions had a deadline which required sacrificing lots of sleep just to keep the team afloat.

During the second day there was a law component to ABW, and I volunteered to be the senior barrister in a mock trial. We met with Sam Cusumano, a law lecturer and barrister, who taught us the essentials for courtroom behaviour and how we should approach the case. Our team was representing the plaintiff in the trial, and my team-mate and I had three days to prepare a case and then present it in the Geelong County Court in front of another law lecturer. I have to admit that I felt quite important dressed in the barristers robe.

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Perhaps the biggest task for every team was the development of a company product and associated trade display. Each team had to create a product and an entire display to sell the product to as many as possible. Our team created the ‘Pollution Proactive’ device, to be fitted to the end of a vehicle’s exhaust pipe to reduce emissions. We spent countless hours getting the product ready and printing out hundreds of pamphlets to give to parents who were viewing the displays on the last day. We even had a chance to film a television advertisement for our product.

On day six when the displays had been dismantled we had the closing conference and I said my final farewells to the people who I spent six of the most challenging days with, through laughter, debates, and punishing deadlines. I highly recommend ABW to anyone who has the opportunity of taking part in it. I will never forget being part of something so special.

Timothy Perri

VET/VCAL Vocational Education and Training (VET) Our internal VET options of Building and Construction, Multimedia and Sport and Recreation continue to be our most popular options. Run as part of the normal timetable on the Kinnoull Campus, they enable students to gain nationally recognised qualifications as well as credit towards either VCE or VCAL programs.

The VET: Building and Construction classes of 2008 have seen significant growth over last year, both in class sizes (number of students as well as number of classes running), the enthusiasm of students, and the number of practical tasks the students are able to undertake. With the arrival of Mr Warren Walker (formerly of Holmsglen TAFE), joining Mr Sam Devenish, students were able to benefit from a wide array of new projects that allowed them to gain valuable skills, including safety and first qualification, and valuable hand and power tool experience in the a range of carpentry modules.

VET: Multimedia is one of the scored VCE/VET options with last year’s group being the first to participating in the examination process, with excellent results. Under the direction of their teacher Mr Paul Maxted — and his replacement during Term 3, Mr Matt Williams — students learnt animation and design skills and worked with digital video. New

equipment and software in this area has helped to improve the course even further, ensuring industry quality training and experiences, enabling students to produce excellent work.

As an internal VET option, Sport and Recreation was expanded this year to allow Year 10 students to participate. Under the excellent direction of Mr Farr, students worked diligently in a range of activities.

Students have relished the opportunity to assist with the running of a number of primary school sporting carnivals developing not only their coaching skills but also their general communication and organisation.

The focus for next year’s program is likely to include AFL Auskick training for all students which should be an excellent program for our students.

Many of our VET students choose one of the 80 external options available. Students attend classes at TAFE or at a nearby school in an area of their interest. This year students have undertaken training in Automotive, Broadcasting, Engineering, Horticulture, Hospitality, Music Industry — both Production and

Performance — and Retail Operations.

Our students benefit from the opportunity to combine study in an area of their interest with their senior study. The experience of having to move into new educational environments and mix with new people is also a positive opportunity for the students involved.

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) This year 28 students have participated in our VCAL program which is now in its sixth year. Students at Intermediate (Year 11) and Senior (Year 12) levels undertake classes in Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills, which includes RE and Sport. Students also undertake some job training by participating in either a VET or Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA).

At least one day per week of industry workplacement is an essential aspect of the VCAL program.

Workplacement gives each student the experience of being ‘on-the-job’, and helps our students gain a better understanding of the world beyond school, as well as offering them an edge in a very competitive job market by developing skills and contacts.

A number of students experienced success by gaining full-time Apprenticeship or Traineeships during the year. For the 26 students who completed the year, our thanks for the great progression over the year, especially our Senior class who are all on track for full-time apprenticeship.

To Mr Gerard Barns (12 Literacy) Ms Sally Buick (11 and 12 Religion), Mr Sam Magree (Sport), Mr Melo Conti (11 Numeracy) and Mr Chas Thompson (12 Numeracy) who have worked diligently in building this program, my thanks for your wonderful work.

Ms Kylie Busk VET/VCAL Coordinator

Laughter on the 23rd Floor Year 11 Theatre Studies students presented Neil Simon’s rarely performed play, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” to Year 11 students at a matinee and at two evening performances. The play is an adult comedy and is a tribute to comic writers such as Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Woody Allen and Mel Brooks. The play focuses on a group of writers writing sketches for a weekly variety show for a fictional star, Max Prince. Each of the writers is talented and the repartee that occurs between them is quick and lively.

The play has memorable characters such as the hypochondriac, Ira Stone played with lively energy and physicality by Year 12 student, Max Helsing. Milt Fields was played by a Year 10 student, Daniel Martin.

Max Prince was cleverly played by Year 11 student, Jake Stewart and Val Stolsky, a Russian Jew was played by Matt Kennedy. Shane Cosgrave, Alex Nikoloudis and Luke McShane were integral members of the cast. This year the boys were ably assisted by Madeline Edye and Carla Dougall from Presentation College who were a welcome addition to the cast. The students were required to use a variety of accents such as New York, Irish and Russian and worked with renowned voice coach, Suzanne Heywood. Areas of stagecraft such as set design, costume, properties and sound were undertaken by the students. All students rose to the challenege and their excitement and happy faces after each performance communicated that they, like the audience had enjoyed the experience.

Ms Marg McPhee

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Nicholas Hart

Kane Roberts

Visual Communication and Design

Geoffrey Davey

Ben Ellul

Michael Ciccio

Benjamin

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Kneebone

Alex Kydd

Tomas Sabbatucci

Dean Dragonetti

Joel Boardman

David Gonzales Tom Wakefield

Matthew Harrington

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Anton Pejic

Thomas Parsons

Art Christopher Kaul

Brendan Wilson Thomas Wakefield

Santiago Ferreyra

Xavier Pritchard-Cseh Luke Williams

Lachlan Betts

Gabriel Montalban Thomas Wakefield

Keiren Brown with portrait painted

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Justin Geaney

Matthew Ellis

Jackson Harper

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Jeremy Heng-Carter

Paul Saunders Ryan Paturzo-Polson

Luke Sutton James Bough

Robert Kemp

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Tom Parsons

The Dream

Magic, madness and mayhem is not usually the kind of billing used to describe a Shakespearean production. However, in this year’s production of The Dream, an up-tempo rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, it is particularly apt.

Sacré Coeur drama director, Diane Gavelis, has once again taken an innovative approach, giving this production a contemporary “make-over” to bring it to life for a group of young actors, dancers and puppeteers.

A large sand pit has been created on the stage of The Randall Theatre at St Martin’s Arts Centre in South Yarra. The characters of the Greek court, as well as the spirit creatures of the Midsummer forest, crawl, roll, tumble, fall and trudge through it. Black Theatre puppetry, full bodied slap stick comedy, and percussive movement passages punctuate the work. This is undoubtedly a richly textured work and has been a challenging process for students to experience. Year 12 students Xavier O’Shannessy and Peter Gourgoulis, with Nathan Berenger, do a sterling job playing the two young men competing for the love of both Hermia and Helena. Sebastien Oliver, Eugene Twomey, Joseph Ciliberto. Nick Place, Grant Curnow, Simon Windley and Alessandro Formica take on roles as puppeteers and characters of the court. Congratulations to all participants on an excellent contemporary interpretation of a classic piece of theatre.

Mr Bryan Smith

Production Choreographer

ACCent on Music

Year 12 Media Russian gangsters, fallen rock stars and bicycles were just some of the themes of this year’s Year 12 Media class’ final works. All but two of the 2008 graduating media class produced short films with two students choosing photography as the medium for their final production. The films, which ranged in length from 4-10 minutes, featured many De La students acting in a variety of roles. In particular, Max Helsing worked very hard, playing a variety of convincing character roles in several of the films, including his own poignant documentary, Feathers, about local racing identity Des Bird.

Strong narratives and atmospheric locations were a feature of the 2008 films. Ben Hausler’s Soviet Knights, about the struggle for dominance between warring gangs, boasted an excellent script and strong direction.

The 2008 Award for Best Year 12 Media Student went to Michael Raymond whose beautifully crafted film, About a Bike, followed the journey of a bicycle and the characters interwoven with the bike. Without the use of dialogue, Michael skilfully developed a sense of the character and mood. Shot

around Ballarat and featuring all of Michael’s family, the film was typical of the high standard of work achieved by this year’s class.

Other films this year, drew from many stylistic elements and a range of genres including romance, music video, documentary, comedy and suspense. Another film worthy of note was Ryan Paturzo-Polson’s film, The Door on the Ground Floor, which effectively used continuity editing to reveal a suspenseful Hitchcockinspired tale of suspense.

Four of this year’s films used music as a theme. Alastair Moroney’s music video

Postman was named after the original track composed by his band, “Choice Cuts”. Geoff Davey’s documentary, Fretboard, introduced his musical brothers. And fallen rock legends’ were the focus of Simon Francazio’s, Suewa – Rise and Fall and Luke Sutton’s beautifully shot film, Dreamer’s Hideaway.

Strong characterisation and plot were the driving force behind Andrew Sanders’ Broken and Andrew Hibbins’

Flash. Similarly, Jack Noble’s exploration of schizophrenia in Mary Jane, included convincing characters. And zombies roamed Melbourne in Chris Dimatinna’s Dead Man’s Party.

The two photographic projects included James Croce’s visual essay on camera surveillance and its impact on personal privacy and Justin Geaney’s Shades of Black and White explored the notion of choice and family. The final projects were the culmination of the year’s work by the Year 12 Media Class 2008 and I congratulate them for their efforts.

Kerry Martin VCE Media

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In sport, success is often only viewed by some as finishing first. This is naturally the aim of every sportsperson ­­– that is our motivation to compete.

However, this is often an unrealistic measure, as there are many individuals/teams vying for that one position, and there can only be one victor. To me, success in sport needs to be measured in: q good teamwork q good sportsmanship q good work ethic q competing to the best of one’s ability The De La Salle Swim Team were not successful this year in finishing first at the ACC Swimming Championships (they came fifth), but, without a doubt they were successful in all of the categories listed.

The 2008 swim campaign saw a group of individual swimmers become a team. From the commencement of training during Term 3 of 2007, the boys have grown immensely as a group. A big contribution to this was the early announcement of our swim captains. Joe La Delfa (Year 12) was selected as the overall captain, with Michael De Luca (Year 12) and Ben Ellul (Year 11) his two vice captains. All three boys were sensational! They displayed excellent leadership skills, they helped with training sessions and team selection, they were always enthusiastic,

they led by example and, most importantly, had the full respect of their teammates.

Oscar Carlson (coach) and I were impressed with the maturity and passion that these young men displayed.

Another successful endeavour was the reintroduction of a swimming camp. Although it was a rather hectic and stressful event to organise, it also proved to be instrumental in bringing all swimmers of all age groups together into one tight-knit group. Again the captains were of great help here, but other senior swimmers also stepped up and displayed excellent leadership skills and really went out of their way to make the younger swimmers feel involved. Special mention must be made to Matt Chai, who proved a firm favourite amongst many of the younger swimmers.

Work ethic and commitment were demonstrated at every early morning training session. We had a strong turnout during the summer holidays, including many new Year 7 swimmers who attended training sessions even before their first day of school. All boys should be commended for the time they sacrificed to be part of this team. Two early morning training sessions a week over the best part of three terms is an enormous commitment, one that often goes unrecognised.

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A quick reflection on the ACC Swimming Championships night.

The night started off positively, with our swim captain Joe finishing 2nd in the Open 200m freestyle. This was followed by our 200m medley teams, where we had three second placings, two thirds and a fourth placing. The following races saw similar results, with many seconds and thirds. As the night progressed, it was evident that our swimmers tired due to their hectic programmes, the consequence of being a small team. However, each and every swimmer competed to the best of his ability on the night, and did themselves, their team and their College proud.

A few individuals deserve a special mention: Joe La Delfa (Year 12) smashed the longstanding De La Salle record for the Senior 50m Butterfly. Joe swam 27:61s, over a second faster than P. Han’s 28.70 set way back in 1981!

Matthew Northage (Year 8) finished first in the Under 14B Backstroke, our only first place for the night.

Jason Smith (Year 12) was “discovered” one week out from the championships at the senior house swimming sports, where he swam a blistering breaststroke swim in “boardies” without goggles! Jason finished third place in the Senior Breaststroke and was part of the Senior IM team which finished second.

Tony Tran (Year 8) was definitely one of the “success” stories of the 2008 team. Tony has shown an incredible

Back Row: O. Carlson (coach), G. McDonough, T. Howard, J. Schultz, C. Klidaris, J. La Delfa (captain), S. Lowe, T. Jane, M. Chai, B. Ellul (vice captain), H. Rix, J. Cooper, M. Edwards, J. Smith, N. Schultz, K.Harding Middle Row: M.Goy, P. Clinch, T. Shallue, M. Buchanan, M. Northage, L. Miles, M. De Luca ([behind] vice-captain), D. Freeman, T. Tran, C. Lucas, S. Shearer Front: A. Crellin, P. Kemp, T. Connolly, J. Caton, N. Johnstone, L. Pezet, L. De Stefanis, J. Kartadinata. improvement in just 12 months. Last year, his times were not even close to cementing him a spot on the team. But Tony worked hard, and as a result his swimming technique improved drastically, and he slashed his times. Tony earnt himself not one, but three swims on the night, and finished second in the Under 13A Breaststroke, to his delight, and that of his teammates!

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swimmers, I give much thanks to the following who all gave generously of their time to assist with our swim team along their journey: Oscar Carlson (coach), Jon Edgar, Sam Magree, Liz Turner, Marty Rhoden and David Ferguson. It was also gratifying to have Simon Meade, last year’s Swimming Captain, make a regular appearance to assist with training, particularly during holiday sessions, I would like to offer a huge thank you to all of the parents, staff, and our well-behaved cheer squad who came to support our swimmers on Championship Night. The boys really appreciated it.

I am once again looking forward to see our swimmers continuing to demonstrate good teamwork, sportsmanship and work ethic, and to compete to their best at the next Championship Night.

Ms Karen Harding Swimming Coordinator

Sport 2008 In my estimation, our sporting success in 2008 was due largely to our talented Year 12 group. This cohort of students certainly did not disappoint and were able to fulfill much of their potential. They have provided much positive leadership and direction for the younger groups, who should strive to continue their legacy.

This year’s senior results were the most successful for many years. The senior sporting teams managed to win premierships in 1st XVIII and 2nd XVIII football as well as Division One Senior Basketball. Had the 1st XI cricketers not suffered a washout against St Joseph’s, Geelong, a cricket title might now be hanging on the College gyms walls as well. Congratulations to all the senior students who represented the College in ACC sport in 2008. Your efforts have been appreciated and you can take pride in your on-field success as well as your fantastic attitude towards representing the College.

We continue to work towards improving and expanding our sporting program at De La Salle. Some special events this year included our Year 9 football team playing Team Canada AFL, our senior team once again playing against Clontarf Indigenous Football Academy, and our young golfers winning the

‘Stuart Appleby’ Schools Golf Shield.

Our future looks bright in a number of sports. Our junior cricketers in Years 8, 9 and 10 all had successful seasons and we again enjoyed a strong partnership with the Malvern Cricket Club. Our cricket program is starting to show signs of securing us long-term success in the ACC competition.

Steps were made in 2008 to improve our teams in some of ‘non-traditional’ sporting pursuits. Examples of this were our volleyball teams having the opportunity to be trained by coaches from Camberwell Cobras State League Volleyball Club. Our boys enjoyed the specialist coaching and will no doubt improve and benefit from the specialist coaching.

I would like to thank all of our coaches in 2008.

Every one of our coaches work extremely hard at giving our students a great sporting opportunity, and I thank them for this. There are many late finishes and early mornings for our coaches, and the program’s success is due to their willingness to give freely of their time.

Well done to all our ACC sporting participants in 2008. I trust you enjoyed the experience of representing your College and playing sport with your peers and I look forward to your continued involvement in 2009.

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Senior Award winners for 2008 were: ACC Outstanding Sportsman of the Year Damien Hale ACC Athlete of the Year (Anthony Molan Award) Gabriel Montalban ACC Athletics Mark Collins ACC Basketball Mark Breda ACC Cricket Alex Zaia ACC Cross Country Luke Williams ACC Football Stephen Muller ACC Hockey Andrew Spencer ACC Soccer Anton Pejic ACC Swimming Joseph La Delfa ACC Table Tennis Tristan Balthazaar ACC Tennis Pat Ioannidis ACC Volleyball Gabriel Montalban ACC Chess Matt Warr ACC Golf Adam Schultz ACC Team of The Year Cricket Alex Zaia (Batsman)

Kieran Grant (All rounder) Basketball Mark Breda (Starting Five)

Paul Millar (Starting Five) Football Edward Clinch (Back Pocket),

Lachlan O’Connell (Half Back Flank)

Nathan Gray (Wing),

Stephen Muller (Centre Half Forward) Tim Allan (Interchange) Mr Jon Edgar Director of Sport

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Year 9/10 Athletics

Senior Athletics

Back Row: M. Soldatos, A. Papamiltiades, A. Lombardo, T. Cleary, L. O’Connell, M. Herbstreit Front Row: D. Stow, M. Chai, J. Dykes, B. Farrell, K. McInerney, J. Purton-Smith

After many false starts ACC Athletics finally happened on the 21st of April, some five weeks after its planned date. De La Salle was placed fifth, with only eight points separating fourth and fifth position. Last-minute injuries took a toll on our squad, as the football season had well and truly kicked in. This year a twilight carnival was trialled, allowing more parents to attend the event after work.

There were many early morning training sessions in the lead-up to the day and I commend all boys who attended these sessions. There were many standout performances, with our senior team close to winning back the Senior Cup. Gab Montalban and Lachlan O’Connell again had very full programs and gave their all.

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Back: J Cormick, J. Neilson, J. Bull, F. Roberts, J. Zuzek, J. Cleary Middle: Ms L. Turner, C. Haley, M. Hamilton, C. Stewart, A. Soriano, D. Freeman, T. Tran, M. Stizza Front: J. Williams, J. Kelada, J. Taylor, T. Siriopoulos, A. DiMedio, N. Evans

Although our junior squad was not as successful on the day as our seniors, their dedication was evident in what was a long day in the sun.

Clearly we are in a rebuilding phase in Athletics and I encourage all boys who are interested to get to training next year and have a go. We are working hard to build links with the Old Collegians Athletics Club and Athletics Victoria to further enhance the athletics program. Special thanks to our two captains, Ben Farrell and Luke Williams, who led with strong leadership and dedication.

Mr Andrew Wozencroft

Year 7/9 Athletics

Row 3: D. Freeman, A. Soriano, J. Zuzek, N. Petrone Row 2: W. Johns, A. Tran, M. Stizza, M. Hamilton, J. Diorgini Seated: C. Haley, J. Taylor, F. Roberts, N. Evans, J. Williams

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1st Cricket XI

2nd Cricket XI

Top Row: D. Hale, L. O’Connell, K. Ellis, B. Humphrey, Mr Martin Rhoden Seated: A. Zaia, J. Scipione, N. Gray, B. Nethersole (captain), L. Godinho, K. Grant Absent: M. Soldatos, L. O’Rourke, N. Green, X. Gotch

Standing: N. Hulston, E. Turner, A. Enderby, O. Holmes (co-capt.), D. Jansz Seated: D. Hutchinson, D. O’Brien, N. Seel, S. Muller, E. Clinch (co-capt.), J. O’Halloran Absent : R. Harris, V. Naidoo

First XI The First XI Cricket team went into the 2008 season determined to win the Premiership that had eluded them 12 months earlier. After a stellar 2007 in which they dominated the season before losing to St Bede’s, and with the addition of talented Year 11 players, there was an air of expectation about the team.

A pre-Christmas carnival in South Australia, against some of the state’s most reputable cricketing colleges, produced some outstanding individual performances, and revealed our players had a lot to learn about handling pressure situations in a match.

De La’s season got off to a shaky start with a narrow victory at St Bernard’s and a disappointing loss in the Grand Final replay against St Bede’s. Only Alex Zaia (44 not out against St Bernard’s) and St James’ College recruit Mick Soldatos (5/25 against St Bede’s) really performed to their full potential in the opening rounds.

The following four rounds saw more consistent performances from the team, and they began to look like Premiership contenders. Mazenod were soundly thrashed, thanks largely to eight cheap wickets courtesy of the three Year 11 bowlers in the team (Lachie O’Connell 3/22, Mick Soldatos 3/30 and debutant Liam O’Rourke 2/11), and a swashbuckling unbeaten 62 from ‘nightwatchman’ Kieran Grant.

In subsequent matches against Salesian and Whitefriars’, successive 40s from Year 11 Nick Green showed that the side has plenty to look forward to in 2009. Against Whitefriars’, Alex Zaia consolidated his position at the top of the batting aggregates with a solid 73.

The final game of the season went down to the wire.

A five-wicket haul from part-time medium pacer Damien Hale restricted the visiting Parade side to a competitive 189. This bowling performance seemed to have the added effect of arresting Hale’s batting form slump as he raced to 46 in equal time. A 41 124

from Kieran Grant and a match-winning last gasp unbeaten 47 from Lachie O’Connell ensured De La finished the season with a creditable five wins and one loss.

Unfortunately, this aggregate — one that would have secured a Grand Final berth for the Dees in any other year — left the side just outside the top two on percentage. This was due, in no small part, to the ‘wash-out’ that prevented the second placed St Joseph’s Geelong from hosting our boys earlier in the season. Ironically, this result prevented the team finding out whether they deserved a place in the Grand Final ahead of St Joseph’s.

Nevertheless, season 2008 produced numerous memorable performances from a squad of young men who are doubtless more mature cricketers for the experience.

Mr Marty Rhoden Coach

Year 10 Cricket Second XI The Second XI team enjoyed a successful season, coming third in the ACC Competition and playing the game in a responsible and genial fashion.

At the end of the home and away games, we were clearly on top of our division. In one game against St Joseph’s, North Melbourne, we scored 6 for 269, the highest score for many years. Oliver Holmes and Ed Clinch proved to be encouraging captains.

Every player in the team enjoyed notable success in at least one game. The spirit among the players was always happy and generous.

Standing: B. Ahern, P Harrison, M. Bohan, D. Simon, L. Cummins, F. Henry, Mr G. Barns (coach) Seated: A. Hay, X. Quigley, H. Nicholson, B. Jansz, J. McMahon

Round 1: D.L.S. 10/97 Emmanuel 10/124 D.Hutchison 2/10 Round 2: D.L.S. 6/269 St Joseph’s Melbourne 10/115 O.Holmes 78, D.Jansz 106, E.Turner 6/34 Round 3: D.L.S. 6/127 Parade 10/125 Ed Clinch 2/16 and 42 n.o.

D.O’Brien 2/5 Round 4: D.L.S. 8/143 CBC St Kilda 1/144 N.Hulston 26 n.o.

Round 5: D.L.S. 6/178 Emmanuel 10/97 J.O’Halloran 29 and 1/6, Muller 50 and 3/17, N.Hulston 26, O.Holmes 3/29, D.O’Brien 1/2

Mr Euan Walmsley

Coach

Year 8 Cricket

Year 9 Cricket

Standing: D. Janka, J. Anagnostopoulos, J. McCaffrey, M. Harvey, W. Nash, L. Forato Seated: M. Hogan, S. Hearn, A. Agar (capt.), S. Miller, R. McCarthy.

Absent: J. Wilson, P. O’Connell, P. Hatch, H. Haley, F. Roberts

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Standing: N. Lowrie, S. Harrington, J. Taylor, M. Northage, L. Holmes, L. Power, J. Gee, Mr J. Edgar Kneeling: J. Hall, J. Howard, M. Fabris, L. Hay, S. Anderson Absent: C. Haley, M. Turner, H. McKertish, Mr T. Parker (coach)

Senior Golf 2008 Victorian School Teams Championship

Senior ACC Golf — Players and Caddies Standing: J. Evans, Missing, C. Stewart, M.Cleland, T. Wakefield, A. Schultz (capt.), Mr N. Stewart, M. Trennery, N. Woodgate, J. Vitacca, J. Del Gorge Front: S. Del Gorge, D. Loton, W. Sisoun

The annual ACC Golf competition was held on Thursday, 17th April at the par 72 sandbelt layout at Kingswood Golf Club. In beautiful Autumn weather, the boys represented the College well, with many fine tee shots, piercing irons at greens and holed putts. Our senior team included students from Year 7 to Year 12 and after the scores were totalled, we finished second place on 488 (best 6 scores), behind St Bede’s College (469) and well ahead of St Bernard’s College (537).

The individual team scores were as follows: 70 Charles Stewart, 78 Adam Schultz, 82 Joshua Vitacca 85 Matthew Bellion, 86 Nick Woodgate, 87 Douglas Loton, Tom Wakefield, 92 Marc Cleland.

Congratulations to the team members and their caddies who represented the College with integrity, skill and etiquette on the day. On behalf of the players, I thank the parents who supported the boys at each of the training events and on the day of the ACC competition.

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The Victorian School Teams Championship is open to all Victorian secondary students and teams of three players compete over 18 holes stroke play. The two best scores from the group are combined for the team total and the lowest aggregate score wins.

There were five qualifying venues around the state with ninety-five schools competing; the best thirty-two qualifying teams progressed to the state final at Metropolitan Golf Club.

On Monday 18th February, six teams from the College participated in the qualifying round at Rosanna Golf Club. On the day, two teams qualifed for the final, one for A-division (total age of team members must be over 45 years) and one for B-division (total age of team members must be less than 45 years). The A-division team, comprising Nick Woodgate (12B), Marc Cleland (12D) and Matthew Bellion (10V), qualified with a total of 165. The B-division team, with Adam Schultz (12V), Charles Stewart (8R) and Josh Vitacca (8S), qualified and topped B-division with a total of 154.

The State Final was held on 29th February at Metropolitan Golf Club. The conditions on the day were tough, with fast greens and tough pin placements. Our A-division team finished the day in the middle of the field, with a total of 169 — the leading score coming from Nick Woodgate who shot 84, closely followed by Matthew Bellion with a score of 85. After 9 holes, our B-division team was not looking good with Charles and Josh at 3 over par, and Adam at 5 over par. However, with a solid back nine, Charles, a member of the Victorian Under 16 Squad, was the best of the 3, shooting a 78 around the tough Metropolitan layout, Adam firing an 80, and Victorian Under 14 Squad member Josh finishing on 83. With a total of 158, our team had won the B-division State final by five shots, and only missed out on qualifying for the National Finals at The Peninsula Country Golf Club by five shots.

A lot of work went into preparing for the day, and thanks go to Mr Stewart who organized the teams and drove us to Rosanna Golf Club, and to parents and family who were able to come out and support the two teams in the finals.

Adam Schultz

Jake Evans scored 89 and Andre Yu 99, taking out the major prizes in the nonhandicap section.

Nearest the pin winners — 6th Charles Stewart — 16th Matthew Trennery — 18th Joshua Goodem Encouragement prizes were awarded to David Simon and Lachlan Pezet for their golfing endeavour over the 18 holes.

C. Stewart, N. Woodgate, A. Schultz, M. Cleland, J. Vitacca, M. Bellion The final scores were: Mr N. Stewart (coach) 67 Charles Stewart (8R) 71 Adam Schultz (12V) De La Golf Masters 2008 80 Joshua Vitacca (8S) The annual De La Golf Masters was played on 81 Nick Woodgate (12B) Wednesday, 5th March at Box Hill Golf Club. The M. Trenery, D. Loton, J. Delgorge, C. Stewart, J. Vitacca, S. Delgorge, 82 Matthew Bellion (10V) skies were blue and the fairways green as the playM. Bellion (capt.)

83 Matthew Trenery (10H) ers from Years 7 through to 12 descended on the 87 Sean Del Gorge (7V), Alex Stott (8V) Our Junior Golf team was formed from a series of course.

89 Douglas Loton (7R), Joshua Del Gorge (9J), Jake lead-up golf trial tournaments in late Term 3, which After nine holes, Charles Stewart and Adam Schultz Evans (11H) was open to all serious golfers. were separated by a single shot, and they effec90 Tom Wakefield (11M) From these trials, eight boys were selected to reptively played match play over the final holes. The 94 Ben Stott (10D) resent the College at Werribee Golf Course for ACC 2007 Champion, Nick Woodgate was a few shots 99 Andre Yu (12J) Junior Golf. in arrears as was Joshua Vitacca. The back nine 103 Lachlan Pezet (10R), David Simon (10H) These boys were Matthew Bellion (Captain), Charles became a tough contest as both Charles and Adam 108 David Gonzales (12H) Stewart, Douglas Loton, Joshua Vitacca, Joshua birdied the 13th hole, parred 14th, birdied 15th and 111 Jacob Goodem (10S), Ben Jeffrey (10R) Delgorge, Alex Stott, Matthew Trennery and Sean parred the 16th hole. In 2007, the next hole, a par 5 117 David Re (10V), James Watts (8J) Delgorge. proved to be the deciding hole, and this was again Congratulations to all players who participated and The team finished third behind St Bede’s College by the case in 2008. Both players reached the par five helped make the tournament a success. I encourage 13 shots and St Bernard’s College by three shots in in two shots and Adam needed two putts for his those who are not club members to join a club and the closest ACC Junior Golf finish in the history of birdie. Charles holed his eagle putt and stretched the make the most of the opportunities available in a club ACC Sport. lead to two shots with one hole remaining. In the end environment. There are many tournaments in the Scores were as following: Charles recorded four under par, 67 to finish four coming term holidays that one can enter. Check the C. Stewart – 77, M. Bellion – 82, M. Trennery – 85, ahead of Adam, who completed his round in even VGA and Stuart Appleby Junior Golf websites.

J. Vitacca – 86, D. Loton – 86, J. Delgorge – 87, S. par 71.

Delgorge – 98, A. Stott – injured On behalf of the players, many thanks to Mr Lawler Joshua Vitacca finished on 80 and Nick Woodgate Congratulations to Matt Bellion for his years of loyalty for his assistance with the organization at Box Hill on 81 as gallantly they fought out the final holes for to De La golf to be rewarded with the captaincy and Golf Club, and to parents who supported their sons.

3rd and 4th places. to Charlie Stewart for his fine round of 77 on ACC Mr Norm Stewart The nett section was fiercely contested, and Sean Golf day.

Senior Golf Coordinator Del Gorge from Year 7 recorded a nett 60 to win; Go De La! Matthew Trennery on nett 66, finished runner-up.

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Junior Golf

Year 10 Volleyball

Senior Volleyball

Standing: Mr J. Edgar, S. Tomadin, X. Fitzgerald, B. Payne, M. Breda, T. Allen, G. Montalban, M. De Luca Seated: A. Lombardo, A. O’Shea, J. Pollard, D. White, S. Stamos, T. Myles

The senior volleyball team faced the challenge of stepping up to Division 1 in 2008 after successfully taking out the Division 2 pennant in 2007.

We retained the majority of the 2007 team and were able to add Sam Stamos from Year 11 into the A squad. Even with only two Year 12 boys in the squad, it still promised to be a competitive season in 2008.

De La’s team was led by big-hitting captain Gab Montalban, who was supported throughout the season by significant contributions from each member of the squad.

The standard in Division 1 was a significant improvement on 2007, and the boys played quality opposition each time they took the court. We managed to win most games convincingly, but were unable to beat powerhouse Mazenod and eventual runners-up St Bernard’s. Overall we finished third in both divisions, which was a fair reflection of our ability.

On an individual note, Sam Stamos was included in the ACC All-Stars team as a starting player, and Gab Montalban was unlucky not to receive the same honour.

2008 was an enjoyable season with some great volleyball played by our boys.

I look forward to coaching our Year 11 boys again. in 2009.

Mr Jon Edgar Coach

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Back Row: J. Leone, M. Keegan, S. Brooks, N. Beaumont, D. Windley, L. Frazzetto Middle Row: P. Grigoriou, R. Kounoupis, R. Fattori, G. McDonough, M. Kharsis, J. Mreulji Seated: D. Convery, A. Forato, S. Woodcock, R. Osekowski, J. Gooden

Year 9 Volleyball

Back Row: M.Stizza, T. Gibson, S. Wittman, S. Jeanes, J. Beckman Middle Row: J.Cleary, T. Hanney, J. Bohan, L. Wood, O. Purton-Smith, B.Doree, Ms K.Harding Seated: J. Adams, S. Nankveris, A. Nguyen, X. Leonard, N.Pane

Senior Tennis

Standing: P. Ioannidis, J. Purton-Smith, M. Williams, M. Henricus, Mr M Mahy Seated: J. Gialematzis, K. McInerney, T. Tiso, R. Madafferi

Year 10 Tennis

Back Row: A. Prendergast- Kruger, J. Brown C. Sutton.

Middle Row: S Dillane, A. King, S. Ellis, Mr N. Yates Seated: S. Gates, L. Morgan, J. Birrell, L. Riley.

ACC Tennis: The 08 season was one to forget, with De La able only to beat Emmanuel College to avoid Year 9 Tennis the wooden spoon. We were soundly thrashed by St Bede’s, St Bernard’s and Mazenod. We managed a draw against Parade by resorting to the “Pommy Cricket Test Technique” of bringing down the rain to force a washout!

There were, however, a few highlights: Kieran “the Gooch” McInerney came into the side when we were struggling for players and provided muchneeded solidarity on the backline at #8. Jack Purton-Smith hit the shot of the year by climbing the wire fence at St Bede’s to return a lob - and winning the point! Roger “The Fed” Madafferi battled hard at #1 as did Pat Ioannidis and Jack Gialematzis at 2 and 3. Our captain Matt Henricus Standing: M. Hamilton, M. Papotto, C. Rizzo, A. Soriano, was injury-plagued and nowhere near his best.

N. Contin, J. Taylor What can we say — there’s always next year?

Seated: J. Williams, N. Lukic, D. Damianos, C. Tjahjadi, M. Kaye Rumours are the coach will be axed — and he’s been there as long as Sheedy!!

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Year 8 Tennis

Back Row: J. Gava, J. Watts, A. Russo, J. Dalgleish Middle Row: Ms L. Turner, J. Meredith, C. Wilson, A. Peroukaneas, L. Knowles, J. Rate Seated: A. Scammel, B. Monaco, C. Stewart, A. Stott, C. Murphy

1st XVIII The 2008 senior season began in March when 35 aspiring footballers embarked on a pre-season camp at Jan Juc. It was resolved early that we had a squad capable of going the whole way in season 2008.

Although we didn’t reach the Herald Shield Final we had a comprehensive victory in the ACC Grand Final stamping the group as one of the strongest to represent the College.

St Bernard’s presented us with our biggest challenge in Round 2. This game was particularly important as it was also a Herald Shield fixture. We were fortunate to regain the services of our captain and vice-captain for this encounter. After a tight tussle most of the day we broke clear in the last quarter to lead by 28 points with only 10 minutes on the clock. Little did we know a valuable lesson was about to unfold — never switch off against quality opposition. Bernard’s hit back hard and we were fortunate to hold on to a 3 point lead. Stephen Muller was sensational as our key forward and Damien Hale controlled the backline well all day.

Our opponents didn’t get any easier. Our next fixture was against traditional powerhouse St Joseph’s, Geelong in Geelong. The “Joeys” outfit was certainly confident of a win and with several key players missing from both sides, it was to be a close contest.

Our boys rose to the occasion, and played some of their best football for the year. Yet it was our ‘second string’ players who really took the game on and showed the De La Salle team of ’08 had real depth.

Tom Cleary rucked all day tirelessly and Tim Allan showed his talents at eluding the opposition.

A trip to our Lasallian Brothers’ home ground was always going to be a danger game for us. Although we didn’t play brilliantly, we managed to do just enough to win what was an ordinary game of football.

A trip to Windy Hill for another Shield clash against Mazenod was our next challenge. Although this was expected to be an easy win, it was time to build for

Row 2: S. Tomadin, J. Gray, S. Muller, T. Allan, A. Bonaddio, T. Cleary, B. Humphrey, G. Montalban Row 1: Mr. S Mackintosh (Ass. Coach) L. O’Connell, D. Hale, J. O’Halloran, M. Collins, M. Williams, N. Gray, B. Close, S. Griffin, Mr R. Bonnicci (assistant coach) Seated: R. Harris, X. Murphy, M. Decorado, J. Scipione (vice-capt.), X. Gotch (capt.), E. Clinch, J. Purton-Smith, J. Pollard Absent: Mr J Edgar (coach)

the finals. We welcomed back players from injury for the first time in season 2008, and knew it was time to fine-tune for a tilt at the title. We ran out comfortable winners, with Michael Todd kicking five goals for the afternoon and James Gray and Ben Humphrey running into form.

Our last preliminary round saw De La Salle pitted against our eventual Grand Final opponent. We decided to try and make a ‘statement’ before the grand final and went for broke. It paid off handsomely, with a 15 goal win. We played some of our best football for the season.

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runs from the back half.

We finally got to the big day towards the end of Term 2 to contest the ACC Grand Final. De La was chasing its first title since 2003. The boys took control from the beginning and played fantastic football all day to run out 10 goal winners. It was the culmination of a lot of hard work and the coming together of some very motivated and talented boys. Jack PurtonSmith put on a match-winning display in the middle of the ground and was ably supported by all team mates.

Our final game of the season was the Herald Shield Semi-Final against Assumption College. We had high hopes going into this game of making the final but we started poorly. We found ourselves four goals

2nd XVIII

Back Row: D. East, X. Fitzgerald, M. Breda, B. Nethersole (vice-capt.), O. Holmes, S, Lowe, A. O’Shea Middle Row: T. Farr (coach) M. DeLuca, M. McHugh, N. Hogan, S. Hillier, J. O’Halloran, M. Herbstreit, M. Nolan, M. Peterson (assistant coach) Seated: B. Carracher, M. Briglia, A. Zaia, K. Ellis (capt.), N. Seel, L. Williams, M. Soldaris.

down at half time and things weren’t really going to plan. To their credit, our boys played some of their best football for the year after half time, managing to come into three quarter time with a 10 point lead.

The last quarter was a titanic struggle between two of the best schoolboy teams in the country.

The football gods smiled on Assumption, who secured an eight-point victory. Although disappointed, our boys were able to hold their heads high, having participated in one of the best displays of schoolboy football.

I would like to acknowledge the great support of my assistants, Mr Shane Mackintosh and Mr Robert Bonnici. Their football acumen and contribution to the team was invaluable. I also thank and congratulate Mr Trevor Farr and Mr Andrew Wozencroft for guiding the 2nd XVIII to their second consecutive ACC

title. It is the first time in the College’s history De La has won both a 1st XVIII and 2nd XVIII title in same year.

Lastly, to all the young men who represented the College in football in 2008.

You were magnificent.

Your attitude could not be faulted, your courage could not be questioned, and your skills manifestly evident. To our Year 12 boys — you can leave knowing you won ACC titles as Year 9s, 10s and Seniors, a fantastic effort.

To our Year 11 boys — the challenge is to take on the legacy of 2008’s team and continue De La Salle’s fine football tradition.

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2nd XVIII The “Reserve XVIII” football team season finished with a grand finale… an ACC premiership. The seasons start and finish was fantastic but the journey was what the entire team enjoyed the most.

There were many fine moments during the season… one was when Bonaddio was to line up deep in the forward line only to be missing at the first bounce.

Where is he? We started the game one man short, pardon the pun, as he was in the change rooms.

I dared not ask why… but when he ran onto the ground he had a spring in his step!

Another was when we played St Bernard’s and Carracher, who played a very good game, was playing on an Aboriginal youngster who was running him around all over the park. A message went out “you need to run with him, play tighter”. A message came back, “then you come out and see if you can run with him, get me out’f here”. Nerthersole, Ellis, DeLuca and Grant were outstanding and must have thought “this is easy…” — but they didn’t as they worked and ran extremely hard all game, every game.

The true character of the team was demonstrated during the grand final when the opposition must have been intimidated by our results during the year and thought that if they played rough-house tactics they would cause our team to retaliate and put us off our game. Of course that didn’t work.

Most of the team members would get a regular game in any other first XVIII team, yet no one begrudged playing reserve footy. They just went out with a process and structure and the results would be their sole indicator of the team performance.

I wish the Year 12s all the very best in their future football careers. To the Year 11s, I trust we will be involved somewhere, somehow in 2009.

Good luck and best wishes to all.

Mr Trevor Farr Coach

De La Salle ACC Champions 2008

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De La Salle 2nd XVIII ACC Champions 2008

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Year 10 XVIII Year 10 Football Season 2008 Round 1 De La Salle 11.7.73 defeated Whitefriars 10.10.70 After trailing for the first three quarters by a narrow margin the boys were able to overrun Whitefriars in a spirited last quarter effort. In the words of Gerard Barns: “I have played and coached on T.H.King for many years and witnessed some wonderful victories.

But many of those victories would pale into insignificance in comparison to the spirited and meritorious win by the team yesterday” Best players; Cummins, Horwood, Fisher, Brooks and Nicholson.

Round 2 De La Salle 6.3.39 lost to St Bernard’s 26.8.164 On this day the boys were simply out-classed.

Best players; Lansen, Dillane, Quigley, Ramsay, Henriques and Grech.

Back Row: J.Clarisse, D. Freeman, C. Wrigley, S. Brooks, J. Beech, S.Woodcock, M. Keegan, S. Cassar, H. Nicholson Round 3 Middle Row: J. Mreulje, L. Cummins, D. Convery, A.King, J. Broadhead, S. Dillane, G. McDonough, A. Hay, G. Barns (Assistant Coach) De La Salle 16.13.109 defeated Mazenod 6.9.45 Seated: L. Frazzetto, I. Fan, X. Quigley, D. Simon, A. Kruger, F. Henry, T. Humphrey Absent: Mr K. Stokes (Coach) The boys demonstrated their ability to bounce back We started slowly and gave St Bede’s a head start.

Best and Fairest Award Winner for 2008 after a crushing defeat the week before. The team We were unable to get back into the game after the 1st — Hugh Nicholson used the ball intelligently and were able to respond to first quarter. every Mazenod challenge. A very professional perforEqual 2nd — James Mreulje and Josh Fisher Best Players; Mreulje, Cook, Humphrey, Quigley, mance by the whole side.

Thank you to Mr Gerard Barns (assistant coach) for Ramsay and Fisher.

Best Players: Henriques, Brooks, Dillane, Lansen, his time, effort and enthusiasm (but most of all for his Finals play off for 3rd Place Mreulje and Nicholson. match reports throughout the season, always very De La Salle 16.15.111 Defeated Whitefriars 7.7.49 entertaining).

Round 4 The boys learnt from their last game and we started I would like to commend the boys on their season De La Salle 15.16.106 defeated Parade 4.10.34 the game in fine fashion kicking 8 goals in the and the way they conducted themselves during The team showed their dominance over Parade with first quarter, catching the opposition flat-footed. games. Their commitment to training each week was their slick hands and quick ball movement. The side Whitefriars were restricted to only one in the first. a key factor to the team’s success. Keep up the good was never really challenged and put on a clinical disFrom there the team was able to keep the game at work and enjoy your school football for the next two play. arms length from the opposition, winning by a comyears!

Best Players: Humphrey, Lansen, Nicholson, fortable margin in the end.

Mr Ken Stokes Coach Woodcock, Broadhead and Mreulje.

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Year 8 XVIII

Year 9 XVIII

Back Row: D. Freeman, T. McGlenchy, J. Taylor, N. Rodway, J. Zuzek, W. Carson, T. Michael, J. Hall.

Row 3: M. Northage, D. Tyrer, M. Hogan, N. Curwood, A. Mezenseff, J. Gava, L. Otto.

Row 2: Mr S. Mackintosh, D. Grant, L. Hay, J. Howard, S. Harrington, S. McGraw, M. Haymes, T. Keys, Mr G Kemp Seated: J. Meredith, L. Dimattina, T. Tran, C. Haley, J. Watts, L. Corkill, A. Indivino

Year 9 Football The Year 9 ACC football team produced some fantastic individual and team efforts this season, all the while playing a fast flowing and skilful brand of football. The season included some fantastic victories as well as narrow losses which saw the boys end the term with a win/loss count of 4/3.

Unfortunately the team was defeated in their final against Whitefriars’ in another very close and hard-fought game.

The Year 9 group was capably led throughout the season by Fletcher Roberts and the best players for the series were Matt Harvey, Ryan Hynes, Harry Haley, Fletcher Roberts, Anthony Soriano and Jake Williams.

A big thank you to all the boys involved for their efforts.

Mr Sam Magree

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Row 3: J. Curtis, J. Bull, M. Harvey, P. Hatch, S. Sabbatucci, P. Shannon Row 2: Mr M. Rhoden (coach), J. Williams, T. Shallue, A. Soriano, M. Hurley, Mr S. Magree Seated: D. Damianos, M. Pennachia, J. Cormick, F. Roberts (Capt.), P. O’Connell, X. Leonard Absent: L. Wood, R. Hynes, M. Stizza, M. Hamilton, W. Nash, O. Purton-Smith, L. Bartsch, J. Cleary, H. Haley, J Neilson, L. Forato, B. Carracher, M. Edwards, A.Clark, S. Wittman, D. Bollas, D. Vass, O. Holmes, E. Tong

Senior Basketball now poise, determination and wanting victory would take us the final steps. The first big challenge was Parade College, a well-drilled and organised unit. The game saw De La trailing for the first time in the season and go in behind at half time. That was the spark. De La outscored Parade by 28 points in the second half to run out comfortable winners in what was mooted to be a tough, close game to end the regular season. The Semi-final saw De La too strong, accounting for Salesian with some great shooting, particularly from Anthony Kanellopoulous beyond the arc — De La Salle College defeated Salesian 69 to 43.

Cometh the hour, cometh the performance.

As if the rivalry between Whitefriars and De La was not great enough, the performance of the Senior B team beating Whitefriars by a point the previous week had everyone eagerly awaitRow 2: X. Fitzgerald, P. Millar, J. Porozny, M. Osakowski, Mr M Conti Seated: A. Lombardo, T. Forbes, M. Breda (capt.) A Kanellouplous, ing the match between the two undefeated S. Ayre Absent: Ms K Harding (assistant coach) teams in A Division. What a game. Mark Breda had stood tall all season and was no different There was a great feeling that this year something in this contest, one that ebbed and flowed, the lead special was going to happen. The team came changing on many occasions. Like two heavy weight together towards the end of Term 2 and put the steps boxers, this game was blow for blow. As the time in place to try to take the team to the top. Sessions approached the half, there was one final play. De La during the holidays, practice matches against APS schools and early mornings sessions were part of the foundations — but it would be a long season. A squad of over 20 players who loved the game were keen to represent De La Salle and perform on the Wednesday afternoon stage.

SENIOR A A ruthless and methodical De La Salle College Senior A Team swept aside the challenges of St Joseph’s, Mazenod, St Bede’s and Samaritian, with great performances from Andrew Lombardo, Michael Osakowski, Josh Porozny, Xavier Fitzgerald, Sam Ayre and Tom Forbes. Led strongly by Mark Breda we had done the pre-season work, looked at the fixtures and were aware that our season started now in Week 5. Athleticism and skill had got us this far; 136

Salle was down by two points, two foul shots to come and only two seconds to play. The foul shots were missed but Paul Millar stood up as he had done all game. Fighting for the rebound, he grabbed it and put the missed shot in the basket as the buzzer sounded. Scores tied at half-time, 19 each.

The second half saw the game continue with neither side giving an inch until De La got a decisive break with only minutes remaining. This would prove to be enough. Despite Whitefriars’ challenging, De La Salle went on to win their first premiership in Senior Basketball since 1992, and only the second premiership in their history to be won by a solitary point. An outstanding game from all players on the roster, with special mentions to Mark Breda and Paul Millar. Final score 40–39.

Congratulations, a premiership well deserved and well done!

In addition to the ACC competition De La Salle College was also involved in the McDonalds Tournament. The McDonalds Tournament is a statewide competition to find the top ranked basketball school in the state. De La Salle were invited to attend, and after going through undefeated in qualifying, made the “Elite eight” schools in the State. The day saw the top boys and schools challenge each other in some high quality basketball. De La only just missed out on qualifying for the semi-finals by percentage, which would have placed us in the top four schools in Victoria. The final result saw

Senior B Basketball about placing defensive pressure, rebounds coming from Andrew Pattison, Daniel Nikakis and Eamon Hanney and with our team of guards led by Ben Tesoriero a strong point.

Running defense into offence. From Week 3 on, the offence began to step up, with crucial players Corey Patterson, Spencer Roberts and Tom Williams finding form. The last Standing: Ms K. Harding (assistant coach, A. Bodin, T. Williams, S. Roberts, E. Hanney, regular season game saw F. Smith, D. Nikakis, Mr M. Conti (coach) De La play Parade in the Seated: D. White, J. Palombi, N. Fankhauser, R. Spillane, B. Tesoriero, E. Clinch game that would determine Absent: C. Patterson, A. Pattison first place going into finals.

De La finish fifth in the State, an excellent achieveUnfortunately De La had a ment. slow start, and at half time had a large deficit.

Many thanks to Ms Karen Harding for all her hardThe second half saw a resurgence led by Ed Clinch, work and support during the season. Many thanks to Dean White, Nick Fankhauser and Corey Patterson all the parents for all their support during the course to briefly take the lead. The team were unable to of the season. Finally, a big thanks to all the boys for hold on and went down by 4 points. This was a critiwhat was an enjoyable and rewarding season. cal loss as it meant we would have to play the B diviSENIOR B sion’s top team Whitefriars in the Semi Final. What a game. The Final score at the end of regulation time The Senior B team had a large group of players saw the scores tied at 29 apiece. Three minutes of with many pressing claims to be included in the extra time saw De La win by a solitary point 32–31 in A team. The early games of the season were all

Year 8 Basketball

Year 9 Basketball

Standing: A. Scammell, L. Otto, N. Curwood, Mr S. Magree Seated: S. McGraw, T. Woodcock, N. Lowrie, J. Gava, W. Sisouw

Seated: M. Stizza, D. Slavin, P. Hatch, F. Roberts, T. Gibson, A. Soriano, Mr R. Bonnici Seated: S. Hearn, S. Ryan, M. Harvey, J. Moneir, X. Leonard

a great team performance. Outstanding efforts came from Eamon Hanney, Ed Clinch and Tom Williams ‘down the stretch’.

The grand final saw De La play St Bernard’s who played excellent basketball and got away to what seemed an unassailable lead. But the determination of De La was never in question, and we closed the gap to two points midway through the second half.

Unfortunately we were unable to take the lead. In a superb season the final game finished on a loss which was disappointing. De La Salle losing 42 to St Bernards 55. It was a terrific season that bodes well for basketball in 2009.

Mr Melo Conti Coach

Year 9 Basketball

Standing: T. Shallue, P. Randall, P. Hanney, P. Fizgerald, N. Smith, T. Hanney, J. Regan, Mr R. Bonnici Front Row: R. Neeson, J. Cowan, S. Wittman, D. Bollas, J. Curtis, L. Wood, M. Galgani

Year 8 Basketball

Standing: M. Hogan, P. Clinch, L. Power, T. Michael, M. Gleeson, Mr S. Magree Seated: C. Murphy, J. Buckley, J. Taylor, Z. Spencer, A. Gross

Senior Hockey Hockey, like soccer, is a game in which scores are often small and the difference between victory and defeat small. Though the team only enjoyed one win this year against St. Joseph’s, North Melbourne, all other games were closely contested, apart from our encounter with Parade College.

Andrew Spencer was a fine captain, playing with a level of skill above both opponents and compatriots and running marathon distances each game. Three members of the team who formerly played hockey with clubs: Jack O’Halloran, James Fagan and Jacques Plompen were important in setting up patterns of play. Perhaps the highlight of the year was our 2-4 loss to St Bede’s when we had quite as many scoring chances and our passing was as good as our opposition.

The team played with good spirit and great restraint when the rules of the game were not thoroughly understood by all players.

Mr Euan Walmsley Coach Standing: Mr E. Walmsley, R. Casey, M. Gugenheimer, L. Simpson, T. Jane, M. O’Connor, J. Corkhill, J. O’Halloran Seated: P. Hussey, J. Fagan, B. Carracher, A. Spencer, J. Salanitri, N. Bolt, J. MacDonald

Year 10 Hockey

Year 9 Hockey

Standing: I. Fan, D. Clifford, M. Trenerry, S. Brooks, D. Bendinelli, B. Siragusano, Mr G. Barns Seated: N. Ng, T. Gaylor, A. King, J. Camilleri, N. Spencer

Standing: O. Purton-Smith, J. Del Gorge, A. Agar, J.Wise, R. Alberti, G. Curnow, J. Williams Seated: N. Pane, A. Sly, S. Sabbatucci, E. Rooke, P. O’Connell, N. Johnstone Coach: Mr M. Ryan Absent: T. Naoroji

Year 8 Hockey

Row 2: Ms L. Turner, S. Anderson, T. Tran, J. Zuzek, H. McKertish, N. Formica Seated: D. Conlan, M. Mullaly, C. Haley, S. Harrington, J. Connell, R. Hume, A. Rappos

Victorian Schools Cycling Championships Year 9 Hockey The Hockey team largely consisted of players who do not play hockey in ‘community teams.’ I admired these boys for their persistence, desire to improve, their game, and being members of a team.

Players who stood out during the season were Roman Alberti, an experienced player whose skills, insight and leadership were invaluable; and Alex Sly, who had an infectious enthusiasm that encouraged unity within the team, especially when the scores were not flattering.

Thanks Beau Hill (A.F.L. Trainee) who assisted with the coaching and ensured there was always appropriate gear and equipment on match days.

In conclusion, this quote by John F Kennedy was appropriate for the Year 9 Hockey Team…

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause – who knows at best, if he wins, knows the thrills of high achievement and, if he fails, at least he fails doing greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

Mr Michael Ryan Coach

For the third year running, De La Salle students competed in the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships. This year we rallied up 22 cyclists from Grade 6 through to Year 10. Mr Terry Atkins was a late omission from the line-up, replaced by another avid cyclist and two-time Ironman, Mr Tim Curran.

As in previous years, our entrants were a mixed assortment. Some boys held a racing licence or had raced before, whilst others had never been involved in a cycling race. Some boys had road bikes, cleats, flashy helmets, and were decked out in lycra. Others had heavy mountain bikes, runners, BMX helmets and were in their PE uniform.

Regardless, ALL boys had an awesome day.

For a majority of the boys, it was all about the experience of being involved in a race. And they loved it! Some of our more experienced cyclists, approached the day with a more competitive mindset. Jayden Cooper of Grade 6, finished 6th in his race. Jack Ferrari and James Birrell of Year 10, finished 6th and 7th in their heat respectively, with Jack crossing the finish line narrowly ahead of James, earning him a spot in his age group final. The pace was on in the final, and Jack finished behind the lead bunch.

Tim and I would like to thank the boys for a wonderful day of cycling. It was fantastic to see the boys so enthusiastic on the day. Tim and I, both cyclists, would love to see some of these boys continue to pursue the sport. Additionally, a big thankyou to all parents who travelled to Bayswater North to support their sons and assist on the day.

Ms Karen Harding

U/17 and Senior Cross Country

On September 10th, the Carnival was held at Bundoora Park. This year saw many personal best times achieved by our runners. All students represented the College with pride and determination. A number of junior squad members who didn’t run on the day were invited to attend and support their peers as they completed the challenging 3km and 5km course.

There were many special efforts on the day. The following top-10 place-getters for each age group on the day are to be congratulated:— Under 13: Nathan Evans, Matthew Jackson Under 15: Jake Williams Under 16: Michael Crosbie, Spencer Roberts Under 17: Tom Miles, Kieren McInerny Senior: Luke Williams, Jack Gray I would like to thank Mr Curran, Mr Bonnici and the AFL Trainees for their commitment to assist with the organization and training of the squad this year. I also thank the Director of Sport Mr Edgar for his support this year.

Mr Shane Mackintosh Cross Country Coordinator

Back Row: B. Close, J. Cooper, J. Gray, S. Roberts, T. Cleary, M. Herbstreit, J. O’Halloran Front: R. Harris, T. Miles, K. McInerney, L. Williams (capt.), T. Raymond, J. Purton-Smith, D. Stow Absent: B. Nethersole, H. Rix, N. Gray, D. Hale, K. Grant, E. Clinch, J. Gates, D. Murphy, S. Muller

This year’s Cross Country squad started their journey to Bundoora Park much earlier than in previous years.

A large and enthusiastic squad of mainly junior students committed themselves to several training sessions a week. As always, the junior squad was well led by the ever-present senior role models, Captain Luke Williams and Ben Nethersole.

During Term 2 many squad members committed themselves to training three sessions a week, a commitment that can be challenging when the mornings are dark, cold and wet in the depths of the winter months. A major focus this year was on speed, hills and interval work.

After three internal trial carnivals, which also included our own House Cross Country Carnival, a final squad was selected. For some, this was a reward for the many months of hard work and toil spent on the track. It was really pleasing this year to see a number of new students make the final squad after missing out in previous years.

It proves that if you’re prepared to do the hard work on the track, you’ll get rewarded.

Year 7/9 Cross Country

Back: C. Carberry, P. O’Connell, J. Heatly, J. McCaffrey, J. Gava, M. Haymes, M. Hamilton, D. Craig.

Middle: J. Williams, M. Mullaly, S. Shearer, T. Tran, M. Stizza, C. Wilson, A. Indivino, M. Jackson, J. Cowling Front: N. Evans, J. Thorton, C. Haley, F. Roberts, Z. Hutter, J. Pulverenti, S. Corboy, S. Galgani.

Coach: Mr S. Mackintosh Absent: P. Vella, P. O’Brien, A. Cramp, L. Wilson, P. Shannon.

Year 10 Cross Country

Year 10 Basketball

Back Row: D. Convery, M. Bohan, J. Nikakis, S. Windley, G. McDonough Middle Row: M. Tucker, D. Freeman, R. Osekowski, D. Clinch, K. Paspaliaris, Mr D. Sadauskas Seated: J. Gooden, J. Beech, S. Woodcock, J. Broadhead, J. Borge

Standing: S. Dillane, N. Beaumont, L. Frezzetto.

Seated: J. Birrell, J. Camilleri, S. Gates, H. Renshaw.

Absent: T. Cleary, M. Crosbie, H. Nicholson, S Roberts, D. Clifford, D. Windley.

Year 10 Basketball

Our season got off to a flying start with convincing wins in the first game for both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams.

The next game against the formidable Whitefriars saw us leading by four points at half time through the outside shooting brilliance of Simon Woodcock and Jonathan Nikakis. The atmosphere was electric with the support of the lunchtime home crowd but as they left for classes we weren’t able to maintain the intensity going down in the second half.

This was not the case in the next game against St Bede’s where we doggedly resisted their full court pressure to hold on for a five-point win. The next game saw us travel to St Bernard’s where we weren’t able to overcome their home court advantage and cramping defence.

We finished the season with one win and one loss for both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams in the play-off finals.

These results were an indication of the great skills and talent that should see great success for the team in the future.

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Weightlifting

Chess

Standing: Mr K. Stokes, C. Haley, S. Francazio, M. Peterson, H. Haley, Mr P. Grace Seated: A. Rappos, S. McConnell, J. Quinn, J. Causon, N. Phillips

Standing: H. Rix, R. Wong, A. Patterson, N. Fankhauser, J. Evans, C. Haley Seated: C. Wilson, D. King, E. Tamplin, G. Willans, T. Tran , M. Mullaly, A. Indovino.

Under the sterling captainship of Ray Wong, who led the way with five points out of seven, the Senior Chess team went into battle once again in Kensington.

Damian Li blasted his way to a 5/7 score at board 1, ably supported by Daniel Martin (4/7) at board 2. The star of the day was Jake Evans at board 6 who cleaned up 6/7, leaving a wake of shattered opposition players gasping on the floor. Other notables were Ben Stott with 5/7 and Guy Willans (3/5). Nick Fankhauser had a day to forget and emerged bruised and battered with 0.5/7 but a load of great chess ideas he will inflict on the opposition next year. Well done to the team who took the Bronze overall.

We’ll be back!

Mr Marty Mahy Coach

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De La Salle has always had a proud tradition in the sport of weightlifting, and 2008 has been no exception. The team, led by Josh Quinn of Year 11, was victorious in the Victorian School League, the Victorian Sport and Recreation Cup, and the Victorian Schoolboy Championships, giving them a clean sweep.

This year has also showcased some of De La Salle’s individual talent.

Nathan Phillips made his Victorian representative debut in the U16 National Championships. Also attending the U16 and U18 National Championships were Luke Henriques-Gomez (Year 10), Josh Quinn (Year 11), Steve McConnell (Year 11) and Simon Francazio (Year 12). All participants lifted at a high standard and did both Victoria and De La Salle proud.

Taking their competitive careers to a new level were Steve McConnell and Luke Henriques-Gomez, when they represented Australia at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Both lifted extremely well against the best lifters in the Commonwealth, with Luke finishing 8th and Steve finishing 5th. Both boys achieved personal best totals, a very impressive accomplishment at this high level.

In 2008 we farewell former national champion Simon Francazio, while we welcome a brand new group of recruits from Year 7 and Year 8. With the help of the teaching staff Paul Grace and Ken Stokes, and the assistance of 2007 captain Matthew Peterson, the sport is in good hands for many years to come.

Simon Francazio

Senior Table Tennis

Year 10 Table Tennis

Back Row: T. Humphrey, A. King, J. Broadhead, B. Peck, B. Janzs.

Middle Row: M. Badrock, B. Ahern, L. Frazetto, L. Riley, J. Leone, L. Cummins.

Seated: H. Nicholson, C Wrigley, S. Dillane, A. Prendergast-Kruger, D. De Fazio

Year 9 Table Tennis

losing 73 games out of 75! We were still optimistic however, until a fixture error resulted and we found ourselves forfeiting a game we didn’t even realise was on. Indeed, the season was deemed over, but we promised Ms Buick we’d try even harder in the upcoming finals.

And we delivered. Although Ms Buick weaved madly around school to grab any boy out of class to play, and we were admittedly only playing off teams between positions 7-10, we finished off the finals campaign in style, defeating Samaritan and Whitefriars to snatch 7th position.

The record books don’t indicate De La’s best year, but we had a lot of fun along the way, and Ms Buick can say with pride that she only stalled the bus a total of four times in Season ’08, a personal best! The team would like to thank Ms Buick for her time and commitment, and we hope that sometime in the near future Table Tennis — De La’s sleeping giant — will awaken.

Trent and Julian Balthazaar

Standing: B. Ellul, J. Smith, A. O’Shea, M. Chai Seated: M. Draga, R. Harris, J. Purton-Smith, J. Balthazaar, T. Balthazaar Absent: Mrs Sally Buick

After finishing 2007 season in a very respectable 4th position, Mrs Sally Buick — master coach — had high hopes for 2008.

We always knew the task was going to be tough, especially after undefeated ‘rank number 1’, Matt Glico, had left the College at the end of ’07.

The pre-season began with a number of eager students from Years 11 and 12 putting their hands up to play. It looked as if there would be a “top two” finish this season, looking at all these enthusiastic students.

But it certainly wasn’t the case. In Round 1 the team, short of 4 players, had to forfeit due to many players having a football commitment (!). Ms Buick was not impressed! However, the next week a total of 20+ students came along to our home game at Princes.

Unfortunately we lost 72 games out of a total of 75.

Not the greatest start to the season, to say the least.

Remarkably, we played even worse the next week,

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Mr K. Stokes, C. De Grazia, J. Bull, M. Kaye, J. Adams, R. Kyriazopoulos Seated: A. Anastasio, L. Chrisomalidis, J. Farrugia, J. Wilson, J. Ramalingam

Year 8 Table Tennis

Back: Mr S Mackintosh, M. Chen, C. James, D. Tyrer, P. Joshi, J. Wong.

Front: T. Keys, J. Rate, P. Casey, C. Wilson, K. Kaupert Absent: B. Jopling.

Senior Soccer

Back Row: M. Guggenheimer, K. Winter, S. Fereyra, J. Vass, L. Terella Seated: R. Sita, P. Siarabalos, J. Stamatelos, A. Pejic, T. Soumplis, P. Marinis, S. Stamos.

Absent: Mr J. Walton

The ACC Soccer team began the year with high hopes with several members of the successful Year 10 campaign the previous year beginning their senior career. Led by an enthusiastic Anton Pejic, the boys opened their account with a devastating 5-1 victory over local rivals CBC in a pre-season friendly, fuelling thoughts of a future premiership.

Unfortunately the next game, a first round draw with Whitefriars on our home ground, turned out to be one of the better results of the season as the boys struggled to maintain a consistent performance over 90 minutes against some quality opposition.

Several losses followed and it wasn’t until our final game of the season, an away match against St Bede’s, on a wet and wind-swept Wednesday, that we were able to notch up our first win of the year.

Despite the disappointments, the season did produce several positives.

With a squad consisting largely of Year 11 boys, the experiences of the year will stand them in good stead for the future. Due to senior exams, round 6 also provided an opportunity to trial some Year 10 boys and they showed a great deal of potential.

We look forward to 2009.

Mr James Walton Coach

Year 10 Soccer

Back Row: D. Stavrevski, T. Molloy, J. O’Halloran, J. San Martin.

Middle Row: N. Borgia, A. Kinnoupis, R. Fattore, S. Molinaro, Mr N. Yates Seated: A. Cristafi, P. Grigoriou, J. Rene-Vauzelle, S. Oliver, K. Hendarto

The Year 10 soccer squad played six matches this season. The team lost three games, drew two, and won the last game of the year’s short season. Unfortunately our team had many of its finest out to injury and, as we lost different players in all of the rounds, we could never field our strongest team at any point.

But it cannot be denied we encountered some very talented and skilfull teams and credit must go to the opposition sides for their disciplined and skilful performances.

I coached the same squad in Year 9 and thoroughly enjoyed working with them in season ’08. Our De La boys applied themselves in true Lasallian spirit and participated gallantly to the end.

I wish them all the best as they move towards senior selection.

Mr Nigel Yates Coach

Year 9 Soccer

Standing: J Farrugia, A Khanthakaew, P Di Natale, L Gersbeck, L Chrisomalidis, B Doree, R Kyriazopoulos, Coach Mr Melo Conti Seated: J Ramalingam, A Sly, A Anastasio (capt.), A Sidarta, C DeGrazia, S Mallas, P Darras Absent: A Freeman, M Fletcher, P Orlando, V Ounbounheunang, P Taranto, P Vuong, T Jiang, J Nguyen, P Petros, R Goodman, M Humphries,

Year 8 Soccer

Row 3: C. Draffen, A. Oliver, N. Lay, L. Miles Row 2: Mr B. Hill, M. Fabris, J. Maccora, N. Maiorana, R. Dougherty, M. Harris-Jaffe Seated: P. Kemp, J. Graham, D. Conlan, J.Renjen, X. Smith, M. Swinnerton, C. Ludlow Absent: S. Menzies

ACC Skiing

Standing: Mr K. Stokes, O. Jones, J. Vass, X. Fitzgerald, J. Cooper, P. Grech Seated: P. O’Connell, J. Williams, A. Ottens, T. Shallue, L. Brown

From the 22nd to the 26th of August, 15 students from Years 7–11, participated in the Victorian Interschool Snow Sports Competition at Mt Buller. It was the first time that Year 7 students had participated, and also the first time that all team members completed both their runs in either the Alpine or Snowboard events, with most members improving on their second run. The team was located in the spacious, comfortable and well-situated Meki Lodge, which is only a stone’s throw away from all the activity on the slopes. It was a successful and enjoyable competition for all the boys. A very big thankyou to the staff, Mr Shane Slavin, Mr Trevor Farr, and Mr Ken Stokes who organized and supported the team while up on the mountain. All students gave of their best in the various races, conducted themselves very well while on the trip, and proudly represented the College. It is a rare and valuable opportunity to attend such an occasion, and now we look forward to an even larger team at the next competition in 2009, with the times improving every year.

Xavier Fitzgerald

Social Services Several lines in a reflection titled “The Paradox of Our Time” say …we buy more but enjoy less; we have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time; we have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values; we’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life; we build more computers to hold more information but we communicate less and less; these are the times of big men and small character.

The De La Salle Social Service commitment is to provide our students, staff and community the opportunity to help others in whatever way possible.

During the year there have been a myriad of events and activities, both small and large, inviting participation from our community. We are a community rich with good intentions and generously donate financially to Mission Action Day, and non-financially to the Winter Warmers Appeal (clothing), Social Justice Mass (food), Blood Bank, Cancer Appeals, Homeless World Soccer and the Christmas Toy Appeal, to name a few.

Our challenge is to move “outside the square” and “Walk in someone else’s shoes”. This is addressed by offering programs such as “Coolies” (India) to the Year 12 students, Papua New Guinea to the Year 11 students and the Philippines exchange to the Year 9 and 10 students. Each program enables our students to physically and spiritually experience the lifestyle and culture of that community and to see things from another perspective. Furthermore, we are trying to address some of the points raised in the reflection above – that is, to enjoy and appreciate what we have; to find the time to be involved; to value what life and other people have to offer; to communicate with other people; and to be “Men for Others”.

In time, we will offer other opportunities to the De La Salle community to extend our service to those who may need it. Our intention is to put into practice our goodwill and ideas.

Mr Richard Komiazyk Social Services Coordinator

The Coolies Trip The De La Salle Coolies trip takes a group of Year 12 students who have just finished their exams and, instead of their enjoying the “normal” schoolies activities at somewhere like Surfers Paradise, transports them to India, where they do volunteer work at projects run by the De La Salle Brothers A “Coolie” (variously spelled Cooly, Kuli, Quli, etc.) is a historical term for manual labourers from Asia.

Most days at Kadalisai were spent lugging bricks, sand and screening to the roof and helping the bricklayers construct the walls. Building progressed slowly, but we all plodded along.

Petite ladies in beautifully coloured saris cruised by us constantly, carrying 20kg of sand on their heads. They do it for 12 hours a day and $3 pay.

After 10 days in Nagapattinum it was time to say goodbye to Uvari, Doss, Xavier and the 11 Junior Brothers and head to RTU at G. Kalliputti.

RTU was set up by Englishman Br James Kimpton, in 1974. It started as a simple outreach centre for the poorest of the poor in Tamil Nadu and is now a kinder, primary and secondary school, medical clinic, food production plant, building material producer and administration centre for the region.

It is surrounded by the town of G. Kalliputti, and small villages that RTU has helped build from scratch.

There is no hot water and a bucket is used for a shower.

After a tour of RTU we set off to work. The process was very simple. First we helped a family empty their palm hut of all possessions. Things were moved to a nearby space on the ground and stayed there until construction was completed, about 10 days later.

Once empty, we took to the hut with a knife and brute strength. We slashed at straw bindings and ripped off palms. The hut came apart easily. Maybe too easily!

The people whom the Coolies help are the poorest of the poor. They are truly destitute. There is no mattress, no desk, and no lounge suite or kitchen table. There is no food and no pantry. There are not even any clothes or toys for the children. When we move them there are containers of water, some pots, cooking utensils, work tools and a floor made of cow dung. Being able to see a family of four’s entire possessions, spread out in a space no bigger than a double bed, makes you re-evaluate your understanding of life. My thoughts provided no solutions to the dilemma of poverty and injustice, but if a little bit of difference can be made in some way, then that is a start. Maybe lots of people making a little bit of difference can be enough?

Mr Pepe DiCiccio

The Philippines On the 26th September, 17 students and 3 teachers gathered at Tullamarine airport in preparation for the cultural exchange to Manila, Philippines. For the following two weeks, as guests of La Salle, Green Hills, we participated in some social justice outreach programs developed by the Brothers in the Philippines, explored various places of interest in and around Manila and found time to do some shopping for family and friends at home.

The outreach programs included painting and labouring at a building site in the slums of Manila; interacting with former street children; and spending the day with a primary school that the Brothers have founded in the jungle north of Manila. The students found the experiences rewarding and enjoyed meeting the different people in each situation. They saw that happiness does not come from what you have but who you are.

The participating students were James Fagan (Year 11), Michael Badrock, Liam Cummins, Daniel Guemene and Jack Jopling (Year 10), Justin Anagnostopoulos, Michael Bruce, Jordan Bull, Angus Cramp, Nick Guemene, Nathan Johnstone, Sebastian Mackay, Anthony Moumar, Alex Otten, Dan Slavin, Alex Sly and Nick Sullivan (Year 9). The accompanying teachers were Mrs Carmel Dwyer, Mr Andrew Wozencroft and Miss Liz O’Connell.

The motto of the outreach programs is: “Teaching minds, touching hearts, transforming lives”. We all found that our trip to Manila taught us many things about ourselves and the world. The graciousness and hospitality of the Filipinos that was extended to us, from all in the communities we visited, touched our hearts. We know that our lives have been transformed by this experience. We will be forever grateful

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to the Brothers and staff at La Salle, Green Hills for giving us this opportunity.

I commend and thank all the teachers and students for their efforts and contributions to making this social justice experience such a success. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Mr Murray Enniss for his hard work over the many years this program has been operating and his support and advice this year.

Miss Liz O’Connell

Papua New Guinea If you were planning a little tourist jaunt to an international tropical destination, Papua New Guinea probably wouldn’t be it. Nevertheless, at the beginning of the last week of Term 3, that is where sixteen Year 11 De la Salle students and ten accompanying adults, under the leadership of Richard Komiazyk, ventured.

Our destination was one hundred and sixty kilometers west of Port Moresby to the coastal village of Bereina and the De La Salle school of Mainohana.

The school, set on an 800 hectare property, was originally operated by De La Salle Brothers then handed back to local authorities for a number of years and is now under the auspices of the Lasallian order again.

Mainohana Catholic Secondary School is co-educational with a population of about 600 Year 9–12 students, all eager to acquire a good education and improve their prospects in a country with a great deal of illiteracy and high unemployment. Teachers are also housed on the property and

there are currently five Brothers in residence, Brother Robert the current Principal, Brother Bede overseeing the development of the property and three teaching Brothers from India, Brothers Jay, Xavier and Anthony.

Our purpose in travelling to Mainohana was to assist with renovation and building projects. A large assembly hall, flown back from Yule island in a strategic exercise by the Australian Army needed four staircases rebuilt, two with landings added to allow students to enter directly onto the stage for assemblies and other school functions. The hall needed to be painted inside and out – no small feat if you consider the size of it and that it sat on a steel framework three metres off the ground. The other project was the building of an additional pre-fab teacher’s house, up the point of being framed and weather-boarded ready for roofing, wiring and plumbing.

Our entire cohort worked tirelessly for the duration, many acquiring new skills and learning about the use of tools and building procedures. The weather was stinking hot and humid most of the time with no shortage of ants, mosquitoes and other flying insects. The wet season arrived early and we were treated to a tropical downpour or three. The boys also had the opportunity to participate in a fantastic 148

home stay experience where they spent a weekend in a village with a local student and his family. All returned from their two nights in a local village with many lively stories to tell about food, culture and their experiences in this new environment.

Some of the noteworthy aspects of the trip included the opportunity to live on a local community for a period of time and to glimpse an understanding of an entirely different culture and way of life. The De La Salle boys were remarkable in their willingness to persist with demanding tasks in a challenging climate and their openness to new cultural experiences. The students and staff at Mainohana were most welcoming of us and did their utmost to ensure our trip was a memorable one.

Towards the end of our trip we had the opportunity to spend a few days in Port Moresby. One of the highlights of these few days was our attempted trip up to the end of the Kokoda trail at 5.30 am on the final morning of our

Balgo stay. We had been unable to make the journey the day before due to torrential rain. It was in fact highly debatable whether we would make it on this day eitherm, but we decided to give it a go. After a spectacular early morning drive on a narrow, windy road up into the highlands, we set off on the last unsealed 8km to Kokoda. Our adventure included the truck slipping and sliding over the red clay, getting bogged four or five times and after an hour of bumpy traveling and only having covered 6.5 km, turning around and heading, mud covered, straight back to the airport. It was a hoot!

I am sure all would agree it was a real privilege to spend time in PNG, learning about and experiencing the wonderful people and their rich culture and, learning quite a bit about ourselves in the process.

Mr Bryan Smith

Four members of staff Troy Potter (Term 1), Larry Evans (Term 2), Henry Corcoran (Term 3) and Ann Corcoran (some of Term 3) spent time in Balgo during 2008. Two Year 9 boys, Jackson Adams and John Moneir also visited Balgo during Term 3. Balgo is a remote aboriginal community of about 400 people in the south east Kimberley region, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert. The school there is run by the De La Salle Brothers.

This year was the start of a pilot program of staff from DLS spending a term in Balgo. The objective is to inject new faces and new ideas into the school to provide a range of skills that is not readily available in such a remote region of Australia.

The community has a school, a church, a store, a medical centre and a thriving arts centre. It is not called remote for nothing – it is 3.5 hours drive from the nearest town (Halls Creek) over dirt roads. The nearest community is 70kms away.

We were immediately struck by the red, red earth, the dry air and the slow pace of life; after a time the remoteness hit home. Wednesdays were a good day to shop as the delivery truck usually came in on Wednesdays; those quick enough could buy fresh fruit and vegies — an orange cost me $1. The mail plane flies in every Wednesday; if the letter or parcel you are waiting for isn’t on the plane you wait another week.

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Football is played late afternoon and on a ground of dirt (red of course) and gravel. We are told the players quickly learn to roll when they fall.

School is a very pleasant stone building. A number of local aboriginals are recruited and trained to work as teachers’ aides – partly to translate as English is the second or even third or fourth language for the students (and their parents).

The students range from about 4 (pre Kinder) to about 17 years old (young men), they are inquisitive and friendly, but quite challenging to teach. Schooling does not have the cultural expectations that exist in the big cities, and while there are students with good skills, attendance and concentration on a task are ongoing issues.

The experience of Balgo has been very valuable to those who have spent some time there.

Mr Henry Corcoran

St Vincent de Paul Society Once a week, students from across the three year levels based on the Kinnoull campus, met at lunchtime as a St Vincent de Paul group to plan and initiate fundraising for a range of charities. This year the funds raised were sent to: The Plan, Beyond Blue, Caritas Australia, and the St Vincent De Paul Appeal.

The main intention of this group was to help out those in our society who are less fortunate than us.

Initiatives and activities we organised this year included a casual clothes day and a sausage sizzle to raise awareness for social justice. We also helped to run the annual can collection for the Malvern Emergency Foodbank which supports Miora (young homeless couples) and Wairoa (young mentally disabled people) charities as well as supplying food hampers for distribution by the police. The response from students and staff was enormous. On Kinnoull, over 1190 cans of food were collected. These cans were transported to the Malvern Food Bank depot in East Malvern.

Our efforts this year resulted in De La Salle winning the annual Gary Proudluck Trophy awarded to the school which contributed the most cans. This honour was bestowed upon us by the Mayor of Stonnington at a presentation ceremony with representatives from a number of the participating schools who are judged on a handicap system. The Gary Proudluck trophy is named after the founder of the foodbank, Sen Sgt Gary Proudluck who started the programme in 1992 after noting the needs of the less fortunate in the district while he was stationed at Malvern.

An ongoing program that we also continued this year has been attending the Collingwood Soup Van. Students from Kinnoull were given the chance to volunteer at the Collingwood Soup Van on Sunday nights during the year. Two or three students at a time work with the other volunteers to prepare meals and help to distribute the meals to people who live in the high rise apartments of Collingwood as well as going down to Smith Street to chat with the people there and give them something to eat and drink.

Members of St Vincent De Standing: Mr Graeme Lawler, Ben Nethersole, Xavier O’Shannessy, Adam Bonaddio, Chris Paul also attended the Mass Dunn, of the World Youth Day cross John Palombi, Kieran Ellis, Josh Tyrer, Gab Montalban, Mark Breda and icon ceremony at Star of Front: Luke Rana, Manny Catalla the Sea College. Among the schools that also attended were St Kevin’s College, who performed a singing to go ahead. Special mentions include Chris Dunn number, and Salesian College. It was a great experi(secretary), Emanuel Catalla (treasurer) and Ben ence to be able to see the two objects that had been Nethersole for his guidance as the longest serving around the whole world on display there in front of member over the past three years. We would all also us. A number of members also attended the annual like to thank Mr Lawler for his constant support and State student conference held in May at Genazzano interest with everything that we did this year. Without College and heard how other Vinnies Groups were his presence in our meetings, our year would not involved in a wide range of fund raising and conhave been as productive as it was. sciousness raising activities.

We encourage all students to become involved in We wish to acknowledge the efforts and support St Vincent De Paul in the coming year. What you do of all the members of the Saint Vincent De Paul can really help make a difference in someone’s life.

Society. Without their support and dedication, many John Palombi and Daniel Rana (Co-Presidents) of the events that we ran would not have been able 150

De La Salle Parents’ Network A name change from the Parents’ Association to the Parents’ Network has not changed the spirit or dented the generosity of the De La Salle parent community.

The willingness of parents to give has been fantastic, whether to help with mail-outs, Kids Help-Line packing, volunteering for social functions, the secondhand book sale, or to assist with donations for the silent auction and raffles.

With three members of the previous year’s committee remaining, a new committee was elected and soon took on the roles that had been vacated with enthusiasm. I thank this group of very dedicated workers for the many hours given to promote the De La Salle parent community.

Many parents took the opportunity to mingle, and enjoy the Pizza for Parents night early in Term 2. The De La mothers were able to enjoy two successful weekends at Jan Juc, particularly the beautiful weather during the October stay.

Our main fundraising event for the year was ‘Abbaration’, held in the Gymnasium in September.

Two hundred parents and friends gathered to dine and dance the night away. The social and financial success of this evening was due to the efforts of many parents who gave their time and money to support their sons’ College.

Thank you to all parents who joined in the activities this year. I look forward to next year, knowing that the Lasallian spirit is alive and well within the parent community.

Marita Torrisi President

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Rest In Peace ‘Fairlight’ and ‘Kinnoull’

Patrick (Paddy) Cash (Old Col ’46), brother of Old Collegians, Leo (’48), Michael (’50) and Brian (’54) and uncle to Damien (’74) and Justin Cash (’85) and Michael (’76) and Gerard Ingham (’79).

Michael Dwyer (Old Col ’69), father of Ben Dwyer (’06).

Mother of John Caldwell (past staff member).

Adriana Di Marco, niece of Maria Giacomantonio (staff member).

Father of Paul D’Astoli (Old Col ’63) and Chris D’Astoli (’61).

Brother Edward Gehrig, De La Salle Headmaster from 1964 until 1969 Quinton Francis O’Loughlin (Old Col ’43) father of Frank (’74) and Chris (’76).

Giuseppina Quattrocchi, grandmother of Matthew Harvey (9J) Jim Fitzgerald, father of Greg (Old Col ’91) Fr John Wilkinson, CM May Mitchell, great-grandmother of William (7H) and Thomas Cardwell (11R) Bob Locke, father of Jeff Locke (staff member) Brother Leo Day (Br Fidelis), De La Salle Brother Henry Rey (former staff member) Thomas Connors (Old Coll ’52) Archbishop Thomas Francis (Frank) Little, our former Archbishop and Patron of the College Anthony Boffa (’61) died March 2008 Patrick Egan (’37) died January 2008 Kenneth Robinson (’48) died November 2007 John Sullivan (Old Coll ’35 and former staff member) Adrian Wright, brother-in-law of Carmel Dwyer (staff member) and uncle of Billy Dwyer (Old Coll ’03) Edna Battista, mother of Joseph (John) Battista (Old Coll ‘63), and grandmother of Anthony (’87) and Michael (’89) Kevin Dwyer (Old Coll ’45), father of Michael (’69) and grandfather of Benjamin (’06) Wayne Hillier, father of Samuel Hillier (12M) and Andrew Hillier (Old Coll ’02 and former staff member) Les Corken, brother-in law of Br Julian Dorothy Oliver, mother of Ian Oliver (Staff member) James McCart (Old Coll ’38) Jordan McMurrick (Old Coll ’98), brother of Old Collegians, Clayton (’97) and Alex (’04) Pietro Cafasso, father of Antonio (’07) Mary Devas, sister of Pauline Mulholland (staff member).

Kendelle Clark, sister of David Clark (staff member) Gordon Clark, father of David Clark (staff member) Martin Wood, father of Darcy in Year 9B Terry Brennan (1956) Trevor Martin, father of Kerry Martin (staff member)

De La Salle boys have been helping College Archivist David Hunter with surveying work seeking remains of Fairlight (built 1889) and Kinnoull (built 1855) homesteads.

Kinnoull, the homestead upon which De La Salle senior campus stands, is believed to have had an eastern facade and circular driveway near the site of the current Kinnoull Oval.

Patrick Collins, Izaak Madsen (Year 7), and Daniel Currie and Alex Sly (Year 9) helped excavate the fenceline between Fairlight and Northbrook (Northbrook was built in 1889 and still stands behind the Malvern library).

An electrical resistance survey carried out found the support columns of the fence prior to excavation.

Izaak Madsen also helped in surveying Kinnoull Oval in search of Kinnoull’s driveway.

Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) plans dating from 1900 were used. These plans clearly show Kinnoull and Fairlight. Using the modern landscape (i.e. the location of surrounding roads) and archaeology, we were able to determine where Kinnoull once stood in relation to the modern landscape.

Mr David Hunter College Archivist

From the Editor I would like to thank the many contributers to Blue and Gold 2008, especially the sporting coaches who took so much of their time writing reports and naming team members. I would also like to thank Br Bill and Br Lawrence for their huge input of images collected from the many events they attend, the Year Level Coordinators, Br Quentin and Mr Peter Riordan for proof-reading, Toms Parsons and Jane for photography, and David Hunter for technical assistance.

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