Year 11 The Year 11’s of 2009 have been involved in a broad range of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Students commenced the year with full courses of VCE loads, combined VET and VCE courses and VCAL programs. In Term 1, Personal Development Coordinator, Ms Marg McPhee, organized an interesting and challenging PD Day, and Pat Jurd along with facilitators and staff conducted Year 11 Retreats. Over the course of the year many students have been involved in ACC sport, music, drama, art and social justice activities. A large number of Year 11’s traveled to PNG to assist in building for local communities, and learn of their culture. They have raised money for Coolies, MAD and other various causes. The VCAL boys traveled to areas devasted by bushfires to assist in the reconstruction of fences. On Anzac Day, Alex Holden played the bugle to a silenced campus in remembrance of those who fought and died. A number of students participated in the musical production Hot Mikado in conjunction with Scare Coeur. James Leone and Simon Windley performed brilliantly in lead roles. Daniel Martin and Ben Stott, sponsored by Malvern Rotary, addressed students from all around Victoria gathered for the Model United Nations Assembly. A weekend was spent debating global issues. Daniel
also teamed with Michael Higginbotham to represent the College in debating. In Term 4 all students participated in the Fit to Drive program, which seeks to create awareness of road safety issues. Throughout the year they have been challenged and confronted with the issues of life, and strategies with which to tackle them. During the course of the year many Year 11 students took up positions of leadership and responsibility. These students planned and ran Year Level assemblies, which were a pleasure to attend. Students planned and ran a successful Homeroom soccer competition and were pivotal in the planning and managing of Founders Day. These young men performed magnificently. It has been a highlight of this group that they were willing to put their hand up to help out. Most importantly, as individuals, and as a group the Year 11’s have developed as young men with values and respect. They make a genuine effort to understand and adhere to the high standards that parents, staff and the wider community expect of them. They have made more confident steps towards a rewarding Lasallian life. I have enjoyed their company, admired their successes and appreciated their willingness to search for their best. After two years together, I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with this group of young men. I look forward to seeing the Year 12 class of 2010 lead the College with distinction, and in doing so represent themselves, their families, and their school with pride. Mr David Madigan Year 11 Coordinator 80
