Blue and Gold 2012

Blue and Gold 2012

2 College Principal’s Report 7 Farewell 8 College Staff 11 The Launch of De La Salle’s 100th Year 12 The De La Salle Centenary Plate 13 Centenary Golf Day 14 Celebration of a Century 16 Religious Education and Moral Development 18 Young Achievers 19 Champions 2012 20 Award Winners 2012 25 VCE Results 2012 26 College Leaders 27 Year 12 2012 32 Founder’s Day 34 “Little Shop of Horrors” 36 La Salle Green Hills Culural Exchange 37 Papua New Guinea 38 Coolies’ Visit to India 2011 39 St Vincent de Paul Society 40 Lasallian Service/Blood Bank 41 Libraries 42 Mission Action Day 44 Athletics Carnival 46 Visual Arts 48 Studio Arts Photography

50 Visual Communication and Design 52 Music/In Performance 54 Music Bands and Ensembles/College Choir 56 Media 57 The Centenary Primary Art Show 58 Primaries 60 Primary Camps 62 Primary Showcase 63 Year 7 66 Year 7 Band Competition 67 Year 7 Class Captains/Award Winners 68 Year 7 Camps at Jan Juc 70 Year 8 71 Year 8 Lightning Premiership 72 Year 8 Learning Experience 76 Year 8 Class Captains/Award Winners 77 Year 8 Bushdance 78 Year 9 79 Year 9 Lightning Premiership 82 Year 9 Camp 84 Year 9 Dance 85 Year 9 Class Captains/Award Winners 86 De La Salle College Centennial Year Photograph 88 “Accidental Death of an Anarchist” 89 Kinnoull 90 Year 10

93 New Zealand Adventure 94 Year 10 Dance 95 Year 10 Class Captains/Award Winners 96 Humanities 97 LOTE 98 Debating 99 Mathematics 100 Year 11 102 Year 11 Retreats 104 The Blue and Gold Ball 106 Year 12 Homerooms 108 The Year 12 Formal 110 The “Vets” 111 Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre 112 The Year 12 Breakfast 113 Saying Farewell — Giving Thanks 114 The Valedictory Dinner 116 The Final Assembly — Year 12 118 Student Wellbeing Team 119 De La Salle Parents’ Network 120 Pathways/VCAL/VET 122 Years 7–11 Swimming Sports 123 ACC Sport 2012 124 De La Sport Teams 2012 151 The Christmas Concert 152 Rest In Peace

College Principal’s Report College Board

As we enter the new year, we look back with gratitude on 2012 and thank God for all His graces to our College. It has been a wonderful year celebrating 100 years of our operation in Stanhope Street, Malvern.

We have not only celebrated the history and traditions that have made us who we are today but we have also further developed our programmes to help expedite a school with relevance and purpose for the 21st century.

Centenary Committee Central to 2012 was the celebration of our Centenary.

The planning commenced in late 2010 when a Committee of past and present staff, Old Collegians and parents, were brought together to help plan and execute our year. We are very grateful to Patsy Blight, Genie Scott, Virginia Fairchild, Robyn Brasher, Tim Ford, Kerry Martin, Bernie Dunn and Barry Lyons for the dedication and commitment they brought to all the functions of the year. I am also grateful to others who assisted in various capacities during the course of the year: Sonia Agar, Trish Woodman and Robyn Miller

Rear: Chris Chant (inset), Peter Riordan, Br Alfonso Zoanetti fsc, Tony Morwood, Br Chris Gorringe fsc (Chairman) Seated: Sean Curtin, Br Paul Rogers fsc (Principal), Damien Nolan (Deputy Chairman)

The College recognizes the dedication of the Board, and the time they have committed in 2012 to serving the interests of the College.

Under the guidance of its Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the Board addressed the policies of the Board relating to its incorporation. The De La Salle Malvern Board is responsible for the College and we appreciate all they do on our behalf.

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and the numerous parents and teachers who assisted in many ways along the journey.

Some Committee members took major responsibility for a particular event and the skills and knowledge they brought to the role was invaluable. I refer to Kerry Martin (Centenary Launch), Tim Ford (Race Day at Caulfield), Bernie Dunn and Barry Lyons (Golf at Huntingdale), Genie Scott (Book Launch), Virginia Fairchild (Centenary Raffle and Dinner), Patsy Blight (Centenary Dinner), Robyn Brasher (Memorabilia) and all were ably assisted by Sonia Agar (Golf Day), Trish Woodman (Dinner tables) and Robyn Miller who managed our communications, web page and ticket bookings for the year. We are greatly indebted to each and every one of you.

We also record our thanks to Jason Richardson (1986) and Jake Norton (1999). Their association with the VRC enabled the College to have such a wonderful day at Caulfield for our Race Day. As Old Collegians they were both immensely proud of their involvement, Jake Norton even wearing his College blazer on the day to compere.

Jake Norton was also on hand for the Centenary Dinner to join Matthew Clinch (2001 and ABC Grandstand) and compere the function.

We express sincere thanks to Bishop Mulkearns (1947) and Monsignor Mullins, formerly Br Frederick fsc, who travelled to join us for our Centenary Mass. Both men have had a long and meaningful association with the Brothers and the College over many years and their presence was of significance to all who gathered in St Joseph’s church in May to thank God for all the blessings that had been given to us since our foundation on the 5th February, 1912.

Centenary Committee at one of their working meetings in the College.

Left to right: Virginia Fairchild, Genie Scott, Bernie Dunn, Patsy Blight, Br Paul, Barry Lyons, Kerry Martin, Robyn Brasher, Tim Ford (inset)

Golden Jubilees — De La Old Boys

Our 100 Years Recorded

College Dinner

The Centenary was recorded in a beautiful pictorial history, passionately collated by Steve Stefanopoulos (1992) and Nick Quinn (1963). It records, in photographs, the history of the College, decade by decade.

It concludes with an official record of all who worked or studied in De La Salle in its Centenary year.

Steve had been the College Archivist for 10 years and established our outstanding archives during that time. He was very familiar with the College history.

Nick Quin was both an Old Collegian and had been the College photographer for many years, so he too had a good knowledge of College history. Their work was introduced by Brother Gerard Rummery fsc who was a very familiar face to all Old Collegians of the 1950’s. The book was formally launched by Brother Kevin Moloney fsc (1950), Old Collegian and former Provincial, on the evening of our Centenary Mass.

All significant celebrations that last across a year can only conclude with a significant event and we chose the Centenary Dinner at the Crown Palladium to do just that. With 968 guests in attendance, all that was finest in De La Salle was on show. Brother Ambrose Payne fsc, Provincial of the De La Salle Brothers, was our Guest of Honour and presented the occasional address. Words of congratulations were also received from the Governor General, the Prime Minister and a video from the Brother Superior General, Brother Alvaro fsc. We were honoured to have the Premier of Victoria, Mr Ted Bailleau and his wife, Robyn, join us for the occasion. De La Salle was honoured for its achievements, its traditions and its rightful place in the history of Catholic education in Victoria.

It was a very special moment in mid-2012 when four Old Collegians celebrated their 50th Anniversary of their robe taking in 1962. The De La Salle Brothers in Melbourne gathered at St Bede’s Mentone with their family and friends, to celebrate the Golden Jubilees of Brothers Joseph Gabel fsc (1958), Brother Peter Heagney fsc (1960), Brother Bede French fsc (1961) and Brother Bill Firman fsc (1961, College Captain).

At a Mass celebrated by Father Chris Gleeson SJ the Jubilarians renewed their vows and then, over lunch, recounted their 50 years to all present. The occasion was planned to coincide with the annual visit back home of Brother Bill who has spent the past three years in Southern Sudan. He returned there after the celebrations.

Official party at the Centenary Dinner on 18 August, 2012.

Seated: Br Ambrose Payne fsc, Provincial, Br Julian Watson fsc, Mrs Robyn Bailleau, Br Paul Rogers fsc, Principal Standing: Mr Michael O’Brien, Minister for Gaming, Consumer Affairs, Mr Ted Bailleau, Premier of Victoria, Mr Peter Riordan, Deputy Principal, Mrs Deirdre Riordan, Nicholas Rodway, College Captain, Fr Laurie McNamara CM, Parish Priest, St Joseph’s, Malvern.

Brothers Joseph Gabel fsc (1958), Peter Heagney fsc (1960), Bede French fsc (1961) and Bill Firman fsc (1961, College Captain) renew their vows on the occasion of their 50th anniversary of their reception of the religious habit.

This year the College published a full-colour coffee table book showcasing De La Salle College’s 100 years of education in Malvern. The 120-page book, With Faith and Zeal Resplendent, was launched by Br Gerard Rummery at St Joseph’s Church Hall after this year’s Founder’s Day Mass in May. Edited by two Old Collegians Nicholas Quin (1963) and Steve Stefanopolous (1987) the book draws on the extensive resources of the College Archives.

(Left to right: Nick Quin, Br Gerard Rummery and Steve Stefanopolous)

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College Principal’s Report College Leaders — 2012 Our year began with our College Captain, Nicholas Rodway, and Vice-Captains Miles Fabris and Nick Curwood, attending a Lasallian Leaders Camp in Sydney to help them prepare for their year as College Leaders. Invigorated by the experience, they returned to lead their team of ten College Leaders to serve the College in its Centenary year. The College Leaders were present at every major Centenary event and graciously assisted with whatever was asked of them.

They were all present to assist with the Centenary Dinner. These activities were in addition to their usual roles during a normal school year. They were magnificent in their dedication and commitment to the College in 2012 and we could not have asked anything more from our Leaders. To each of them we record our appreciation and gratitude.

College leaders — 2013 The College Leaders have been identified for 2013 and we congratulate Patrick Arceri, College Captain, and Alex Di Medio and Will Agar, Vice Captains, who will lead the incoming group of 10 Leaders. They have big shoes to fill. But, as always, they are keen and eager to go and I am sure that they will serve the College community well in 2013.

Will Agar (Vice-Captain), Br Paul fsc, Patrick Arceri (College Captain) Alex Di Medio (Vice-Captain) on the night of their election by the College Leaders during their planning camp at Jan Juc.

But 2012 was more than just a Centenary. Whilst it was certainly a significant part of our year, it was not the only matter of significance for us. Teachers worked tirelessly throughout the year to complete our new Behaviour Management policy, the standardization of our curricula to be entered on Moodle and accessible by all families in 2013. Each subject curriculum will also include the assessment tasks for that subject and the grades that a student receives at the time of completion. It is both an information source for parents and real-time reporting to them. The collation of those tasks in a report format will form the basis of future meetings with parents.

The standardization and preparation of assessment tasks also means that what we present will conform with the AUSVELS requirements as determined by the new curriculum. We are attempting to make all changes as clear as possible so that they will be meaningful for students and their parents. It will be a work in progress for some time but the advancement until now has been significant. I applaud the work of Sally Buick and the Key Learning Area Coordinators who have worked with her, as well as the teachers for their thorough preparation for 2013.

With the introduction of AUSVELS and the amendment of curricula, there has been an associated review of our assessment and reporting policies.

The College has also continued to develop our IT infrastructure and provisions, and we will see all our servers replaced this Christmas as part of our desire to keep the network efficient and effective for regular use in the classroom. The College IT Committee has taken the decision to move to iPads for our Year 7 boys in 2013. The netbook has served us well but it is time to move to newer and more adaptable technologies for the classroom.

Religious and Moral Education 2012 has been a unique year for the development of liturgy in the College. The Year 9 retreats were followed by a Mass programme organized by the Chaplain. With the generous support of Father Hien Vu, Parish Priest of St Michael’s, Ashburton, and Father Sherman OMI, we have been fortunate to build a strong programme of Masses for our students. Year 10 were also part of the programme as were Year 7 students. Many students also received their first communion and/or confirmation this year as part of our annual programme for students, and a new chapel was established in the Chapel Building at Kinnoull and will be blessed in the new school year. Both campuses will now have a unique place for reflection, prayer and the celebration of the sacraments.

This year we also established a retreat programme for both Year 9 and Year 11. The retreats were led by the Lasallian Youth Ministry team from Sydney with teachers assisting as facilitators where required.

The boys appeared to cherish the time out from the more formal atmosphere of the classroom and reflect

Fr Brendan Dillon and College Chaplain Mr Joan Ferguson with First Reconciliation students in the Chapel

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on the spiritual dimension of their lives. Year 9 boys were followed up in their classes by the Chaplain who helped them reflect on their lives in the aftermath of their retreat and prepare for their Class Mass.

The College community is grateful to the Director of Religious Education, Graeme Pender, who is in charge of the curriculum across the College. His expertise and knowledge is admired by all as he seeks to enhance all that the College does as part of our responsibility to strengthen the spiritual dimension of the College. In collaboration with him, the Chaplain, Mrs Joan Ferguson, works to develop the sacramental life of the students. This is evidenced by the number of Masses that we celebrated in the College this year and the students who were prepared for baptism, first communion and confirmation. It has been a wonderful year for De La Salle.

Beyond The Classroom I am grateful to the Director of Sport, Mr Peter Harte, and all the teachers who have supported him in the delivery of our inter-school and intra-school sports programmes this year. Not every boy may have the opportunity to represent the College but every boy does have the opportunity to represent his class in our own intra-school sports competition during the course of the year. We are grateful to all our teachers for what they do to provide so much for our boys — we try to involve our boys as much as we possibly can.

The College provided a large music programme this year which included a musical drama with Sacre Coeur, produced by our own Andrew Murrell, and involving so many staff and students from De La Salle.

Under the direction of the Director of Music, our music students had their annual tour to the bush to make a musical impact on a small country community which has huge benefits for both parties. This year we went to Beechworth. Whether it is Drama or Music, it involves a number of teachers collaborating so that our boys might benefit.

Boys from Year 4–9 also attended camps, organized on a class basis and ably prepared and managed by the Camp Coordinator, Michael Wilson.

Social Justice 2012 Social justice is a significant element of Lasallian education at De La Salle. Our Year 8 boys are presented to the people who live on the streets in inner Melbourne, whilst Year 9 boys do a week of service in either an aged facility or a school for special needs students. Our younger students learn to think of others beyond themselves before they are old enough to commit to our overseas programmes.

All students are part of our annual Mission Action Day (MAD) which raised $92,000 in our Centenary year — an amazing result. The staff committee, led by Mr Ian Oliver and Mr Larry Evans, is to be commended for the work with this project each year. This amount assisted two teachers, Henry Corcoran and Michael Watty, to work with Brother Bill in South Sudan in January/February 2012. The College made several financial donations to Brother Bill during the course of the year to assist him and his team in their work in one of the poorest countries in the world. We also financed the construction of two houses in Manila at

Our PNG Year 11 boys enjoy a break from work at the start of the Kokoda trail.

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which our Year 9/10 students worked as part of their exchange programme in the Philippines in September. This year sixteen students, two teachers and two adult volunteers travelled to Papua New Guinea where they renovated two science rooms and two bathrooms as part of our on-going programme at De La Salle School, Bomana.

Finally, twenty-one Year 12 students and four teachers, upon completion of the VCE, left for India for six weeks, after raising $23,000 as part of their commitment to the project there. The College has forwarded a further $18,000 to the Brothers in India to assist with the development of the building on which we will also be working. I commend the commitment and enthusiasm of the four teachers who have volunteered their time to accompany our team of young men.

As the year comes to a close this week in preparation for Christmas, I look back with gratitude and appreciation at all the wonderful work our teachers and support staff do each year. Our teachers are very professional and committed to their work and we admire and appreciate the way they work with our boys, and the mutual respect that is engendered in their relationships. We must always challenge our boys to achieve their best in whatever they do — nothing of any worth has ever been achieved without full commitment. Behind good teachers are good support staff who keep the cogs turning efficiently, ensure the lights are all working and the mail is being prepared and delivered.

To Virginia Fairchild and the Parents’ Network we say thank you for all you have done this year to assist our Centenary functions in many and varied ways. It is greatly appreciated. To the parents who found time to support their boys in their sporting activities or at their Year 7 camp, we say thank you.

College Principal’s Report Farewells I farewell three wonderful senior staff who leave us this year for new challenges. We congratulate Peter Riordan for his dedicated support to De La Salle over 13 years and for all that he has done for our College.

We congratulate him on his appointment as Principal, Simmons College, West Melbourne and wish him all the success there that he deserves. Sally Buick has been a key player in our management team in 2012. She answered the call to assist with Teaching and Learning and did a superb job in a short time.

She is highly capable and relates well with boys, and we wish her all the best in her new appointment as Deputy Principal, Padua College – Mornington Campus. Finally, Tim Ford leaves us after 26 years in De La Salle as a student and then as teacher. He wishes to pursue leadership challenges and recognizes that he needs more varied experience to build that capacity. We wish them all well and thank them for their contributions to making De La Salle what it is today.

Retirements The College also records, with gratitude and appreciation, the work of Brothers Lawrence King and Gabriel O’Shea who retired in 2012. Brother Lawrence has served in Lasallian schools in New Zealand and Australia and in his prime was a magnificent cricketer and keen sportsman.

Brother Gabriel served in Papua New Guinea and Australia, and his last 14 years were at De La Salle, Malvern. We wish both Brothers a long, happy and healthy retirement and may the good Lord continue to bless you. Ad multos annos.

As all families prepare to welcome the Christ-child at Christmas, may your families enjoy the peace and happiness that the season brings to families and may your 2013 be filled with goodness and grace of a blessed year. Thank you to all who have made De La Salle a very special place in 2012.

Brother Paul fsc

More than 200 Old Collegians filled St Joseph’s Church in Malvern for the Founder’s Day Centenary Mass in May. In honour of the College’s 100th year, the Mass was cocelebrated by twelve former old Collegians led by the Principal Celebrant Bishop Ron Mulkearns (1947). The co-celebrants included Mons Stuart Hall — Principal Chaplain of the Australian Navy (1980), Mons William Mullins, (formerly Br Frederick, a teaching brother at the College from 1947–1957), Fr Laurie McNamara, CM PP, Fr Edward Teal (1959), Fr Robert Carden OFM (1945), Fr Brendan Dillon (1958), Fr Peter Conroy (1959), Fr Brendan Donohue (1950), Fr Tony Kerin — Episcopal Vicar (1970), Fr Peter Robinson (1949), Fr John Baron OP (1962) and Fr Peter Matheson (1960). The Founder’s Day Mass, which is an annual event, provides an opportunity for Old Collegians to gather to celebrate Mass together and this year’s Mass was a very special event.

Current De La boys — 3rd and 4th generation Lasallians

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A letter of congratulations from the Governor General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO

Farewell Peter Riordan

Sally Buick

Tim Ford

Peter began his Lasallian career as a student at St Bede’s, Mentone, and it was there he developed his enormous respect for all things associated with the De La Salle Brothers.

After teaching at St Bede’s for a number of years, Peter moved to De La Salle where he has been in the role of Deputy Principal for thirteen years with an additional stint as acting Principal between the leadership of Brs Bill and Paul.

Peter is renowned for his capacity to know every individual in the school community; Peter demonstrates his concern for all those he encounters by the respectful use of every individual’s name and by ensuring they know they are valued and cared for. Peter is fondly remembered by a vast array of Old Collegians who recall his ability to remain true to himself and afford others the opportunity to do the same. Peter has encouraged and supported numerous students and families throughout his time at De La Salle — in all instances he ensured that at the heart of what he did was what was best for the student.

Peter has been a wonderful colleague to the staff at De La Salle, he has at all times been the consummate professional, leading by example. He is well respected, not only for his compassionate nature, but also for his ability to share a laugh and make people feel at ease in all situations. Peter will be deeply missed by all in the De La Salle community and we wish him well as he takes up the new challenge as Principal at Simmonds College.

Sally Buick

We often do not remember days, rather we remember moments. I don’t know that we will always remember the exact years Sally was here, but we will always remember her.

While at De La Sally has worked as an English teacher, Year 12 Coordinator, Head of the Kinnoull Campus and Assistant Principal, Teaching and Learning.

Sally has qualities which inspire, enthuse and lift others. She has an extraordinary intellect, and complementing that, an engaging character and a passion for people. I have seen Sally doggedly encourage and affirm fellow colleagues, encouraging them to take on greater roles, and her continual mentoring invariably ensured they enjoyed success.

I have seen her give boys the ideas and show them how to construct essays and, if they don’t succeed at first attempt, never fail to give them added instruction and the encouragement to try again and succeed.

Her wonderful laughter, her amazing judgement and wisdom, her spirituality and compassion, are the very qualities that so inspire others to lift and accomplish great things. Her legacy of always making time to listen, to hear our stories and aspirations — and to have the drive to do something about them — will be cherished and sorely missed. We are grateful to Sally — while she continues to inspire her new charges at Padua College, she will always be in our hearts.

Clare Kennedy

Tim has been a member of the De La Salle community since he was in shorts, attending Grade 4, with Mary Finn as his class teacher. Tim was at De La Salle as a student from Years 4–12 then rejoined the Community as a member of staff in 1994. During his time at De La Salle Tim has been Director Of Sport, Year Level Coordinator for Years 8, 10, 11 and 12 and Head of Kinnoull Campus. Tim also found the time to complete his Graduate Diploma in Student Welfare which led him to undertake these roles with a great deal of care and knowledge.

Tim epitomizes all that it is to be a Lasallian in the 21st century. He is a man of integrity and is a perfect role model for all young men. Tim is held in the highest of regard by staff and students for his fairness and his reasoned and reasonable approach to all situations. Whether it be on the basketball court, in a classroom or when he acts in his role of Head of Campus, Tim always ensures that students and families are treated with dignity and respect. Tim’s time at De La Salle has been marked by his true regard for all people for whom he was able to connect, on an intellectual and emotional level.

Tim has always ensured that in the course of even the busiest of days his first priority was his teaching.

He is a teacher held in the highest regard for his commitment to his craft.

Tim leaves De La Salle to take up new challenges and leadership roles at Mazenod. We wish him the best of luck, knowing De La Salle will be poorer for his going.

Sally Buick

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Staff — Kinnoull Campus Maintenance Messrs Rob Oldershaw, Clinton Harris, Steven Broughill and Tom Buick Security Br Gabriel O’Shea fsc Attendance Officers Tiverton — Br Gabriel O’Shea fsc Kinnoull — Mrs Patricia D’Arcy Key Learning Area Coordinators

Principal Br Paul Rogers fsc Deputy Principal Mr Peter Riordan Assistant Deputy Principal (Curriculum) Ms Sally Buick Business Manager Ms Ann Corcoran Assistant Business Manager Mrs Elaine Tyrrell Principal’s PA Mrs Sandy Wreford Registrar Mrs Robyn Miller Accounts Officer Ms Ellenor Harris Payroll Officer Ms Mary Kiernan College Chaplain Mrs Joan Ferguson Office Staff: Tiverton — Mrs Tania Allars, Ms Rachelle St Ledger, Mrs Sandra Glazebrook Kinnoull — Mrs Anne Lawler, Mrs Patricia D’Arcy Head of Kinnoull Campus Mr Tim Ford Head of Tiverton Campus Mr John McAlroy

Mr Rob Bonnici (Term 4)

Director of Student Wellbeing Mr Pascal Rohan Director of Lasallian Mission Mr Sam Magree Director of Staff Development Mrs Christine Thompson Daily Organizer Kinnoull Campus Mr Doug Esler Daily Organizer Tiverton Campus Mr Chas Thompson VCE Coordinator Mr Frank Goricanec VCAL Coordinator Ms Kerry Martin Student Pathways and Careers Coordinator Ms Carmel Smart Director of Sport Mr Peter Harte School Officer Mr Murray Enniss Religious Education Mr Graeme Pender Community Coordinator Mrs Trish Woodman First Aid Officer Ms Kylie Upton Archivist Ms Luisa Moscato

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English Mr James Walton Mathematics Mr Luke Martin Science Mr Peppe Di Ciccio Technology Mr Warren Walker 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) Ms Kath Marino Health & Physical Education Mr David Alexander College Librarian Ms Susan Jost Camps Coordinator Mr Michael Wilson MMEC Coordinator Mrs Kathie Holmes Personal Development Coordinator Ms Kate McIlroy College Timetabler Mr Kevin Hunter Director of Music Ms Cindy Frost Drama Coordinator Mr Andrew Murrell ICT and Infrastructure Mr Paul Maxted

Kinnoull Campus Year 10 Coordinator Mr Paul Harrup Year 11 Coordinator Mr Michael Petrie Year 12 Coordinator Ms Courtney Sanders VET & Vocational Learning Coordinator

Ms Caroline Fitzpatrick VASS Administrator Mrs Trish Woodman Counsellor Mr Maree Keel

Staff — Tiverton Campus Year 10 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Hegarty Jerome Miguel Roland Solomon

Mr Peter Larsen Mr Brian Coulthard Ms Clare Bird Mr Janet Holden Mr Graeme Pender Ms Marisa Di Giacomo Ms Mr Michael Watty

Year 11 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Hegarty Jerome Miguel Roland Solomon Vincent

Mr Sam Magree Mr James Walton Mr Karen Harding Ms Lucy Russell Ms Clare Kennedy Mr Rob Hoich Ms Tim Brodrick Mr Graeme Lawler

Year 12 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Gehrig Hegarty Jerome Miguel Roland Solomon Vincent

Mr Warren Walker Ms Trish Burke Ms Kerry Martin Mr Tim Hogan Ms Marg McPhee Mr Frank Goricanec Ms Paul Fegan Ms Olivia Wenczel Ms Maria Hawley

Ms Monica Costa, Mr Adrian Matarazzo, Ms Linda Samuel, Mr Neil Thomas,

Tiverton Campus Primary Coordinator Year 7 Coordinator Year 8 Coordinator Year 9 Coordinator

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Mr Ray Leetham Mr Shaun Buckley Mr Shane Mackintosh Mr Rob Bonnici Mr Andrew Wozencroft (Term 4)

Staff Administration Staff Primary Homerooms Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Mr Terry Atkins/Rachel McIntyre (Term 4) Mr Tim Curran Mr Ray Leetham

Year 7 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Hegarty Jerome Roland Solomon Vincent

Mr Jeff Locke Ms Andrew Wozencroft Mr Luke Martin Ms Felicity MacDonald Ms Jo Dickson Ms Chris Martin Mr Larry Evans

Year 8 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Hegarty Jerome Roland Solomon Vincent

Mr Andrew Murrell Mr David Happ Ms Jacinta Ryan Mr Ken Stokes Ms Emma D’Angelo Mr Gerard Barns Ms Rose Roe

Year 9 Homerooms Benilde Dunstan Hegarty Jerome Miguel Roland Solomon Vincent

Mr Martin Rhoden/Mr Shardul Kaneria Mr Shane Slavin Mr David Ellul Ms Haylene Peipert Mr Peppe Di Ciccio Mr David Alexander Ms Kate McIlroy Mr Chris Fleming

Ms Lynette McLennan, Mrs Vanessa Marolda, Ms Joanne Graham, Ms Christine Cooper, Mr Peter Crellin, Miss Carmel D’Andrea, Ms Laura Desmet, Mrs Carmel Dwyer, Mrs Georgina Dwyer, Mr Jon Edgar, Ms Mary Finn, Mr David Hale, Mr Jonathan Hewett, Ms Kate Johnston, Mr Thierry Moran, Mr Ian Oliver, Mrs Liliana Russo, Mr Michael Ryan, Ms Marta Webster, Mr Nigel Yates, Ms Anna Zacharopoulos, Ms Manuela Yee

Standing: Br Gabriel O’Shea, Mary Kiernan, Ellenor Harris, Robyn Miller, Kylie Upton, Rachelle St Ledger, Sandra Glazebrook, Trish Woodman, Anne Lawler Seated: Sandy Wreford, Elaine Tyrrell, Peter Riordan, Br Paul Rogers, Anne Corcoran, Patricia D’Arcy, Tania Allars

Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre Mrs Kathie Holmes (Coordinator), Ms Gemma Austin, Ms Melanie Livera, Mrs Eve McLellan, Ms Freda Siomos, Mrs Karen Tillotson, Ms Muriel West, Ms Gabrielle Windley, Mr Chris Windley, Br Lawrence King, Ms Michele O’Mahoney, Ms Jackie McKinnon Library Resource Centre Ms Susan Jost (College Librarian) Miss Leanne Ickeringill Mrs Clare Kennedy Ms Pauline Mulholland

Music Tutors Ms Kelly Williams, Mr Paul Coyle, Mr Francesco Fabris, Mr Evan Harris, Ms Penny Karahalios, Mr Jaymee Lee, Mr Matthew Lewin, Ms Rebecca McPhail, Mr David Reichman, Ms Jane Robertson, Ms Serena Thean, Mr Adrian Violi, Mr Percy Landers, Ms Barbara McNeair

Maintenance Staff

Information Services Mr Paul Maxted (Coordinator), Mr Milhem Nassour (Manager), Mr Peter Whittenbury, Mr Raj Rathinam Sport Assistants Mr Simon Brown Mr Tom Curry Laboratory Materials Manager Mrs Jill Edwards Laboratory Technician Mrs Danka Orlowski Materials Technician Mr Dave Murray 10

Messrs Clinton Harris, Tom Buick, Rob Oldershaw and Steven Broughill

The Launch of De La Salle’s 100th Year

Just before 9am on Monday 6th of February 2012 a very special tram stopped at the gates of De La Salle’s Malvern Campus on High Street. For 100 years trams have delivered boys from all over Melbourne to the gates of the College, so it was a fitting tribute that a special tram, generously provided by Yarra Trams, had been designated as the De La Salle College Centenary Tram to ferry some very special passengers to the opening of the College’s 100th year celebrations.

The Centenary Tram, emblazoned with the College’s blue and gold colours and accompanied by a nostalgic musical tribute trip down memory lane, courtesy of the College’s music department, transported Old Collegians, De La Salle Brothers, College staff and students on a ceremonial tram ride along High Street to the Glen Iris Terminus and back to the College for the official launch.

Year 7 students formed a Guard of Honour and applauded the special passengers as they disembarked from the tram at the College gates for the commencement of the morning’s celebrations. Before the official launch ceremony got under way, guests were treated to a humorous re-enactment of what a College Assembly would have been like in 1912.

Year 12 students, Hayden McKertish, Nick Rodway and Andrew Rappos, donned the black and white robes, worn by those of the founding Brothers Dunstan, Foley and Loughran, and entertained the official party and students with their version of the College’s 10 Commandments (circa 1912). The mock assembly was met with rapturous laughter at their “Brotherly” antics.

Br Paul said the tram ride was a fitting way to launch the College’s Centenary year. “The history of the College is inextricably linked to the history of Malvern.

And the history of our College stretches back almost as far as the High Street tram line itself.

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“For 100 years students have travelled to the College on the Number 6 tram to Stop 44 at the gates of the College’s Tiverton Campus and during that time we estimate more than 100,000 students have graduated from the College.”

On board the tram were the members of several families who have had four generations of young men pass through the College since it opened its doors in 1912, the Morgans, the Horrigans and the Magrees. All had family members in the first class.

Following the ceremonial tram ride the Centenary Year was officially launched by the Br Provincial, Br Ambrose Payne fsc AO, before the College community and distinguished guests.

Ms Kerry Martin

De La Salle Centenary Plate One of the highlights on the College’s Centenary Calendar was the De La Salle Centenary Plate held at Caulfield racecourse.

More than 300 Old Collegians, friends and families of the College braved the brisk conditions on the balcony of the Black Caviar Pavilion, to see Flashy Fella run past the finishing post at Caulfield to win Race 7 (the De La Salle Centenary Plate) in what will no doubt become an historical moment in De La’s history.

Race guests were treated to an afternoon of lively entertainment and delicious hospitality in the newly completed Black Caviar Pavilion. Well renowned jockey Brad Rawiller, who has a Golden Slipper and the Caulfield Cup to his credit, was amongst the speakers on the day.

Jockey Glen Boss made a long, sustained run from the 800m in the De la Salle Centenary Plate (2000m), and the Thorn Park gelding battled on gamely to score by a short half-head from Kukri with the filly Thy a long neck away third. The trainer of Flashy Fella, Mike Moroney, said following the win in the De La Salle Plate that he was considering running him in the Australian Derby.

“It was a good effort. He’s always shown a lot but has kept on improving,” Moroney said.

Br Paul officially welcomed guests, including Br Kevin Maloney, Br Gary Coyte, Br Tim Peter, Br Alphonso Zoannetti, Br Brendan Crowe and Br John Mitchell.

Fr Brendan Dillon, Racing Chaplain and former Old Collegian gave his official blessing to the race day. Other guests included Craig Williams’ Manager, Mark Guest, who works for Sky Channel.

The De La Salle Centenary Plate was the brainchild of Mr Tim Ford who, with the help of a strong team of hardworking volunteers, made the day a success for everyone involved.

Thanks go to the Fairchild family for their generous donation to sponsor the race.

Hyland Sports Wear made the silks and the rug and as always the Parents’ Network worked hard selling Centenary Memorabilia. Special thanks to parent Kym Gardiner who organized the decorations for the Pavilion.

Hopefully Flashy Fella will get a chance to sport his new De La Salle rug on many more occasions.

Ms Kerry Martin

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Centenary Golf Day After waiting nearly 100 years for this Golf Day to arrive, the gods appeared in no mood for frivolity as black clouds gathered and rumblings could be heard above as the guests set off with the task of mastering the 18 holes at Huntingdale Golf Club, for many years the home of the Australian Masters.

And the black clouds did not disappoint as a fierce storm erupted thirty minutes into play sending the field scurrying to shelter amidst lightning, thunder and great confusion. The event organizer Mr Bernie Dunn (1970) said the field showed remarkable resilience in the face of the storm. The De La Salle spirit came to the fore and it was drinks all round until the storm abated. The weather did clear and the 80 golfers were treated to nearperfect conditions for the rest of the day and some good scores were registered. The playing group extended back to football club stalwarts Peter Giles and Peter Kelly bringing some maturity to the field along with some local flavour from Club members.

Tony Hunt (1969) and Greg Drew (1968) were set

against the long-hitting youngsters from the College’s current team — Doug Loton, Sean Delgorge, Charles Stewart and Joshua Vitacca.

The eventual winners with 47 points were Frank Dunn Jnr (1972) and Terry Dorizzi, best known for his football exploits with the Old Collegians.

The women of the College were well represented by Mrs Robyn Brasher and Mrs Pauline Caven (partner

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of football club coaching legend coach Bernie Sheehy) who took out the Women’s event.

Dinner followed in the Clubhouse and guests were treated to Huntingdale’s fine hospitality at the hands of De La Salle identity Margaret Purcell. The delicious meal was followed by the regaling of some wonderful stories by a range of people with links to the College’s history.

These included Jennie Ball (daughter of Felix Russo, College Captain 1944), and father and son team John Kennedy Snr and John Kennedy Jnr, who entertained the 120 dinner guests with stories of goings on at school interwoven with some tantalizing insights into both their football careers.

We also had the pleasure of hearing some very interesting stories from Kevin and Peter Horrigan, one of four families to attend the College over four generations. Kevin’s father was a member of the first class back in 1912 and Peter’s son was in Year 10. So 100 years on we didn’t let a bit of rain dampen the De La spirit.

Ms Kerry Martin

Celebration of a Century Almost 1000 guests filled the Palladium at Crown on the 18th of August for the long-awaited De La Salle College Centenary Dinner. Old Collegians from as far back as the 1940s and as far away as the United States, along with family, friends and staff past and present gathered to celebrate this historic milestone for the College. Br Paul Rogers, the Principal of the College, welcomed the official party including the Premier, The Honourable Ted Baillieu and his wife Robyn, the local Member for Malvern, The Honourable Michael O’Brien and Br Ambrose Payne AO, the Brother Visitor of the Brothers. Br Paul conveyed a greeting from the Governor General Quentin Bryce congratulating the Brothers for their “tireless efforts to provide opportunities for learning and teaching with professional skill and fine values and principles

of service, dedication and compassion.”

Br Paul introduced a video message from the Brother Superior in Rome, Br Alvaro Echeverria. The Prime Minister The Honourable Julia Gillard also sent her congratulations through Mr John Hogan (1950) on behalf of the Canberra Chapter of the Old Collegians’ Association. The Palladium was aglow with the Centenary

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Candles, a feature of the table decorations, and the warm glow of hundreds of happy faces.

Among the guests on the evening were 18 of the Brothers’ Australian community, including three former Principals — Brothers Calixtus Cusack (1970), Peter Smythe (1989–1994) and Tim Peter (1997–2004), as well as former Principal and current Deputy Principal, Mr Peter Riordan. Other special guests included 19 former College Captains dating back to Mr John Gill who was the Captain in

1947 and the twelve 2012 College Leaders, led by College Captain Nick Rodway. The keynote address was delivered by Br Ambrose Payne AO who spoke of the extent of change the College has undergone over the last 100 years.

He said the greatest challenge affecting education in the future would be globalization. Br Ambrose presented Br Paul with a framed Papal Blessing, which no doubt will serve as a reminder to future generations who pass through the College of this

auspicious event. The hosts for the evening, racing commentator Jake Norton (1999) and ABC Grandstand compare Matt Clinch (2001) kept the audience amused, making sure the evening ran smoothly. A special feature of the evening was a short film of the College’s Centenary produced and directed by Year 12 students, Darcy Conlan and Miles Fabris, who personally introduced their film. Later in the evening a roll call of former Principals and College Captains sang ‘Happy Birthday De La Salle’ accompanied by the La De Las (the College music tutors) who entertained the guests throughout the evening.

Ms Kerry Martin

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Religion Education and Moral Development During our Centenary year, three major liturgies were celebrated at the College — the Founder’s Day Mass, the Year 12 Valedictory Mass and the Social Justice Mass. Ash Wednesday, the ANZAC Day memorial liturgy and our Lenten Liturgy once again reminded us of the fragility of human life and the love of a forgiving God. The end-of-year Masses for each year level marked the beginning of Advent, the time in the Church year when Christians worldwide prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ. Once again, my sincere thanks go to the College Chaplain, Mrs Joan Ferguson for her guidance, advice and assistance in the planning of the major liturgies, Homeroom Masses and Sacramental Programme.

This year we introduced a series of individual Homeroom Masses celebrated by Father Hien Vu (Parish priest of St Michael’s Ashburton) and Fr John Sherman OMI (Director of Oblate Vocations), involving Years 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10’s. In 2013 we would like to engage every Homeroom throughout the College. Today we live in a context where we often meet indifference towards God. In our young people who are distant from God for whatever reason, there is a grappling for a spirituality that adds meaning to their lives. By enabling our students to experience the true spirit of liturgy, we hope to empower our students to live their lives in the Christian faith. Through Eucharist, the living Christ invites each one of us to live a

Fr Hien Vu, parish priest of St Michael’s, Ashburton, celebrates Mass for Years 7/8 in St Joseph’s church.

more fully human life and become transformed with the fire of his love.

The Year 9’s and 11’s attended separate day retreats at the Syndal Baptist Conference Centre. The Lasallian Youth Ministry team facilitated each retreat and provided a context for the boys to listen, rest, talk and become refreshed. It was an informal time of sharing together in fellowship, inspiration, recreation, and spiritual growth.

One of my aims is to continue to challenge the boys academically, by introducing them to various topics in the Catholic tradition. The Year 11’s studied Religion and Society, Unit 1: Religion in Society. This course 16

provides the opportunity for students to understand the often complex relationships that exist between individuals, groups, religious traditions and the society in which they live. The Year 12’s continue to study Religion and Society, Unit 2: Ethics and Morality.

Here the boys explore contemporary ethical issues in the light of their investigations into ethical decisionmaking and ethical perspectives, and moral viewpoints in religious traditions. Students from Grades 4–10 continue to use the mandated textbook “To Know Worship and Love” and study a large range of topics including St Paul, Church Community, Prophets, Eucharist, Reformation, and Moral DecisionMaking.

Chaplain Report

Social Justice mass with celebrant, Fr Tony Kerin, Old Collegian.

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank and acknowledge those who teach in the Religious Education faculty, as well as expressing my gratitude for the support of our Principal, Br Paul. Every teacher who enthusiastically takes on the challenge of teaching religious education cares about their faith and the importance of that faith to be shared with their students. Teachers who teach Religious Education at De La Salle do so because they want to; theirs is a ministry of grace and courage and warrants our admiration and gratitude.

Religious and moral education takes place in all facets of the College, not just within the faculty. As a Catholic school we aim to ensure that all our students are encouraged to think about their faith and values and to learn to live with God as their Leader. Deo Duce.

Mr Graeme Pender Director of Religious and Moral Education

Year 8 focused on their responsibility to share their talents, their time and how they live their lives. In this light, in class and in Chapel liturgies, they brought together in prayer their research, reflection and experience. They reflected on and expressed the motivation and ‘power of one’ to make a difference in the world. This found school expression at the Social Justice Mass where students brought forward pieces of a giant jigsaw they had created Confirmees, and Chaplain, Joan Ferguson, gather with Bishop P. Elliott DD following their confirmation in St Anthony’s Church, Glen Huntly of Australia and the many support groups they had investigated. dence of those present, and they all felt empowered More than 30 students from Year 4 through to Year to share their personal reflections message with each 9 participated in the Sacrament preparation offered other. at the College. First, Reconciliation was celebrated, Mrs Joan Ferguson, surrounded by family, in the College Chapel by FaCollege Chaplain ther Brendan Dillon at the end of Lent. Confirmation and First Communion for Year 6 to Year 9 took place with the support of St Anthony’s, Glen Huntly in July.

First Communion for Primary students was celebrated in October. Three of our young men chose to be baptized during 2012.

Prayer begins all our staff meetings and the students’ Homeroom each day. This year a further opportunity for reflection and development of personal faith was offered to both staff and students before school each Wednesday. The attendance grew as did the confi17

Under the direction of Cindy Frost, boys lead their year group in singing at their final Mass for 2012.

Young Achievers Ben Paine (Year 7) was a member of the City of Moorabbin Cricket Association Under 12 Representative Team that competed in the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union Championships.

Dalton Di Medio (Year 6) competed in the Under 12 State Athletics Championships at Bendigo in March.

He finished 7th in the Long Jump, 8th in the 200m and 11th in the Triple Jump. In his preferred event, the 400m, he ran a Personal Best time to finish 7th.

Mackenzie Beadman (Year 8) competed in the Athletics Victoria Youth Championships, winning gold in the Under 15, 100m and bronze in the Under 15, 200m. He competed in both the 100m and 200m at the National Championships in Sydney. He is the 6th fastest 100m runner and 10th fastest 200m runner in Australia for Under 15.

Angus McCulloch (Year 12) represented Australia in the World Junior Speed Skating Championships in the four-man relay. His team finished 12th out of 26 nations.

Gianluca Intemerato (Year 6) was chosen to be a first violinist for the Melbourne Youth Junior Strings Orchestra. He began his ‘career’ in Year 4 and has developed quickly under the wonderful tutelage of Mr Reichman, our violin tutor.

Brayden Hawkins (Year 10) and Joshua Pulvirenti (Year 11) were selected to represent Victoria in the 2012 FFA National Futsal Championships.

Matthew Horrigan (Year 10) was selected for the Australian National Taekwondo Team competing in the Belgium Open in April.

Alex Di Medio (Year 11) Alex competed in the Australian Youth Athletic Championships in Sydney. He won a bronze medal for the 4 x 400m relay team representing Victoria. He was 5th in the 400m hurdles. For his efforts Alex was recognized as the Victorian Champion for 400m hurdles.

Alex Lalande (Year 12) qualified for the 2012 Victorian President Shield Tenpin Bowling Team, competing in the annual Junior National Championships at Tenpin City, in Sydney in April.

Jack Reeve (Year 11) competed in the 2012 OAMPS Vic Youth & Junior Yachting Regatta. Jack crewed on a class of yacht called a 29er, which is high performance skiff, predominantly for youthaged competitors.

Matt Northage (Year 12) swam at the National Championships in Brisbane in April in the Under 18 Victorian Relay Team which finished 7th in the National Final.

James Delaney (Year 10) was selected to represent the Australian Weightlifting Federation Youth Team at the Oceania Championships in Apia, Samoa in June.

Ashton Agar (Year 12, 2011) who is now studying Law at Deakin University has been offered two year contracts from the W.A.C.A., as well as the Perth Scorchers.

Pierluigi Grech (Year 11) and Edward Miller (Year 12) were successful in their application for a 2012 Defence Technical Scholarship.

Ashton Agar bowling for the De La Salle ACC Championship team in 2011

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Queen’s Scout Award Daniel King, Year 12, was awarded the Queen’s Scout Award in 2012. It is the highest Award that is granted in Scouting around the world and it is a great credit to Daniel’s determination and management skills that he was able to mix his VCE year and his Scouting demands to this high level.

We congratulate Daniel for this wonderful recognition.

Mitchell Bonollo (Year 6) represented Victoria in Ice Hockey, in Term 2.

Jack Chapple (Year 8) was selected to represent the U14 Victorian Schoolboy Rugby Union Team.

Nathan Evans (Year 11) played his 150th game for the Ashburton Redbacks Junior Football Club in June.

Sam Michael (Year 8) was chosen as a member of the Under 14 Victorian Baseball Team that competed in the Nationals in Perth. Victoria came second to Western Australia.

ACC Teams of the Year nominees: Will Agar (Year 11) ACC Senior Cricket Team of the Year; Chris Murphy (Year 11) ACC Senior Tennis Team of the Year; Darcy Conlan (Year 12) ACC Senior Soccer Team of the Year. Three of our 1st XVIII Footballers were nominated for the Senior ACC Football Team Of The Year.

Sefton McGraw (Year 12) — half back flank Charley Haley (Year 12) — rover Jack Gava (Year 12) — interchange

ACC Champions — 2012 Junior Golf

Year 7A Basketball

Year 8 Football

Year 9 Division 2 Basketball

Weightlifting

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Award Winners Semester 1 Primary Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Andrew McGaw/Brock Augustynski Nicholas Leow/Samuel Russ Nicholas Paspaliaris/Zac Cobucci

Year 7 Band Programme Christopher Groves Design, Creativity & Technology Zhi Hong Ye Drama Dominic Tesoriero English Adam Crestoni LOTE French Henry Prendergast Kruger Geography Cameron Monaco History Harrison Barr LOTE Italian Oliver Lindsay Mathematics Hee Jae Shin Music Samuel Swift Physical Education Harrison Gill Religious Education Samuel Swift Science Cameron Monaco Year 7 Top Student Cameron Monaco

Year 8 Art Mackenzie Fletcher Drama Alexander Collins English Thomas Ponissi LOTE French Harrison Long Geography Alexander Collins History Samuel De Stefanis LOTE Italian Daniel Aiello Mathematics Harrison Long Physical Education Zak Hawker

Religious Education Science Technology Year 8 Top Student

Thomas Ponissi Tanis Van Laake Kieran Walsh Harrison Long

Year 10

Art Joshua Segal Drama Matthew Simons English Raphael Canty Geography Jordan Smith History Elliot Fabris Literature Samuel Powell LOTE French Nigel Menezes LOTE Indonesian Patrick Cook LOTE Italian Stefan Tsagaris Mathematics Marcus Karam Media Studies Liam Gava Music — Songwriting Raphael Canty Photography Jordan Smith Physical Education Nathan Monaco Religious Education Karl Maul Science Karl Maul Technology Lachlan Walker Year 9 Top Student Marcus Karam

Art Matthew Swinnerton English Thomas Brasher Geography Steven Lau History Liam Oldfield Information Technology James Delaney LOTE French Thomas Brasher LOTE Indonesian Richard Laurens LOTE Italian Christian Di Donato Materials Technology Edward Hirst Mathematics (Gold) Nicholas Bury Mathematics (Further) Declan Coulson Mathematics (Methods) Thomas Brasher Media Alec Young Multimedia Edward Hirst Photography Stephen Athaide Physical Education Christian Di Donato Religious Education Thomas Brasher Science Thomas Brasher Systems Technology Jordan Mitropoulos The World of Commerce David Kelly Visual Communication & Design Aleksander Nirenovic Year 10 Top Student Matthew Swinnerton

PrimaryAward Winners Semester 1

Year 7 Award Winners Semester 1

Year 9

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Award Winners Semester 1 VCE Unit 1 Subjects Accounting Jonathan Kouch (Year 10) Biology Alexander Di Medio Business Management Peter Pepes (Year 10) Certificate II Community Recreation Nathan Evans Chemistry Stephen Ciavarella Economics Lewis De Stefanis English Stephen Ciavarella Foundation Maths Ben Thorson General Maths (Further) Thomas Fisher General Maths (Specialist) Andre Lew History (People & Power)

Thomas Brasher (Year 10) Information Technology James Tasiopoulos Legal Studies John Buchanan (Year 10) Literature Adam Bell LOTE Italian Stephen Ciavarella Mathematical Methods Michael Patane Media Studies Adam Bell Music Performance Andre Lew Physical Education Dylan Cowan

Physics Aiden Atkin Psychology Evan Sezenias Religion & Society Michael Patane Studio Arts Michael McCaffrey Visual Communication& Design Thomas O’Dwyer Year 11 Top Student Stephen Ciavarella

VCE Unit 3 Subjects Accounting Richard Buckley (Year 11) Biology Michael Swinnerton Business Management Ryan Moody Chemistry Matthew Taylor Economics Nicholas Curwood English – VCE Unit 3 Darcy Conlan History – Revolutions Michael Patane (Year 11) Interactive Digital Media William Kennedy Legal Studies Christopher Draffen Literature Nicholas Rodway LOTE Italian Christopher Draffen

Year 11 Academic Award Winners Semester 1

Mathematics (F) Stephen Ciavarella (Year 11) Mathematical Methods Connor Wilson Mathematics (S) Connor Wilson Media Studies Mark McKee Music Performance Joshua Renjen Physical Education Thomas Wilkes Physics Nicholas Curwood Psychology Tommy Chien Australian Politics Christopher Draffen Religious Education (Ethics) James Rate Studio Arts (Multimedia) Angus McCulloch Studio Arts (Photography) Jack Heatley Systems Engineering Tommy Chien Theatre Studies Nicholas Rodway Visual Communication & Design Angus McCulloch Year 12 Top Student Matthew Swinnerton

Year 12 Academic Award Winners Semester 1

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Award Winners Semester 2 Primary Awards Year 4 Academic Excellence Year 4 Academic Excellence Year 4 Literacy Enhancement Year 5 Academic Excellence Year 5 Academic Excellence Year 5 Literacy Enhancement Year 6 Academic Excellence Year 6 Academic Excellence Year 6 Literacy Enhancement

William Martin Andrew McGaw Harrison Langkau Nicholas Leow Zhi Dong Ye Beau Holden Brandon Luu Gianluca Intemerato Dalton Di Medio

Primary Award Winners Semester 2

Year 7 Awards

Year 8 Awards

Drama Michael Pettit English Adam Crestani LOTE Italian Adam Crestani Geography Ryan Kinsella History Jackson Sturge Literacy Enhancement Tristan Moloney Mathematics Henry Prendergast-Kruger Music Chris Ovens Physical Education Nicholas Watson-Munro Religious Education Harrison Campion Science Cameron Monaco Technology Samuel Swift

Art Jack Chapple Drama Liam Kelliher English William Wright Geography Kieran Walsh History Xavier-Joseph de La Masse-Homsy Literacy Enhancement Aaron D’Arcy LOTE French Harrison Long Science Harrison Long LOTE Italian David Kavanagh Mathematics Alexander Collins Physical Education Liam Murphy Religious Education Thomas Ponissi Technology Shiroy Fernando Year 8 Top Student Tanis Van Laake

Year 7 Top Student

Dominic Tesoriero

Year 7 ACC Sports Awards ACC Athletics Lachlan Harris ACC Basketball Leon Lymbouris ACC Cricket Benjamin Paine ACC Cross Country Jack Higgins ACC Football William Clarke ACC Hockey Nathan McFarlane ACC Soccer Liam O’Brien ACC Swimming Harrison Gill ACC Tennis Roscoe Tsiavis ACC Volleyball Liam Farrell Sportsman of the Year

Aaron Trusler

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Year 8 ACC Sports Awards ACC Athletics ACC Basketball ACC Cricket

Mackenzie Beadman Harry Bowen Zachariah Grundmann-Perera

Year 9 Award Winners Semester 2

Award Winners Semester 2 ACC Cross Country ACC Football ACC Hockey ACC Soccer ACC Swimming ACC Tennis ACC Volleyball Sportsman of the Year

Zak Hawker Samuel Michael Lachlan Yeates George Kouzoumis Robert Tallarico Nicholas Gourgoulis Billy Tokatlidis Liam Murphy

Mathematics Nigel Menezes Media Studies Stefan Di Medio Physical Education Patrick Cook Photography Nicholas Amon Science Connor Rate Religious Education Raphael Canty Technology Elliot Fabris Year 9 Top Student

Raphael Canty

Year 9 Awards

Year 9 ACC Sports Awards

Art Raphael Canty Drama Nigel Menezes English Raphael Canty Geography Stefan Di Medio History Jordan Smith Literature Jordan Smith Literacy Enhancement Nathan Janka LOTE French Nigel Menezes LOTE Indonesian Patrick Cook LOTE Italian Raphael Canty

ACC Athletics ACC Basketball ACC Cricket ACC Cross Country ACC Football ACC Hockey ACC Soccer ACC Swimming ACC Volleyball ACC Tennis Sportsman of the Year

Andrew Walker Jack MacDonald Elliot Fabris Nathan Monaco Jack Giles James Bartholomeusz Julian De Thomasis Brodie Muller Mitchell Wildoer Nicolas Catrice Nicolas Catrice

Year 10 Award Winners Semester 2 Year 10 Awards Art Economics English Geography History

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Markus Spindler Cameron Roberts Edward Hirst Edward Hirst Peter Pepes

Literacy Enhancement Kristian Iezzi Literature Luke Tikellis LOTE French Thomas Brasher LOTE Indonesian Richard Laurens LOTE Italian Christian Di Donato Mathematics Methods Thomas Brasher Materials Technology Jonathon Dent Mathematics Further Luke Brownhill Media Cameron Lack Multimedia Liam O’Malley Music Performance Matthew Swinnerton Photography Steven Lau Physical Education James Benton Religious Education Thomas Brasher Science Thomas Brasher Systems Technology Edward Hirst Visual Communication & Design James Benton Australian Defence Force Award Ben Stafford Year 10 Top Student

Thomas Brasher

Year 10 ACC Sports Awards ACC Athletics ACC Basketball ACC Cricket ACC Cross Country ACC Football ACC Soccer ACC Swimming ACC Tennis ACC Volleyball ACC Hockey Sportsman of the Year

Liam O’Callaghan James Benton Wes Agar Liam O’Callaghan Nick Taylor Chris Marinis Will Rennie Luis Marino Andres James Benton Stephen Athaide Liam O’Callaghan

Award Winners Semester 2 VCE Subject Awards 2012

VCE Unit 2 Awards Accounting Daniel Anastasio Biology Alexander Di Medio Building & Construction Cert 2 Darcy Craig Business Management Peter Pepes (Year 10) Business Studies Peter Pepes (Year 10) Chemistry Stephen Ciavarella Economics Lewis De Stefanis English Dominic Hando Foundation Maths Ben Thorson General Maths (Further) Lewis De Stefanis General Maths (Methods) Daniel Wijaksono General Maths (Specialist) Stephen Ciavarella History (20th Century) Thomas Brasher (Year 10) Information Technology James Delaney (Year 10) Legal Studies John Buchanan (Year 10) Legal Studies Thomas O’Dwyer Literature Adam Bell LOTE Italian Stephen Ciavarella Media Studies Harry Thompson Music Performance Andre Lew Physical Education Christian lymbouris Physics Stephen Ciavarella Psychology Evan Sezenias Sport & Recreation Cert 2 Nathan Evans Studio Arts Photography James Liu Studio Arts Mixed Media Michael McCaffrey Religion & Society

Michael Patane VET: External Jon Craig

VET: External Joshua Garman VCAL Intermediate Douglas Loton Visual Communication & Design Thomas O’Dwyer ADF Award Alexander Di Medio Mark Edwards Award for Business Studies William Agar Top Year 11 Student Stephen Ciavarella

Year 11 Sport Awards Cricket William Agar Tennis Elliot Holden Volleyball Thaao Siriopoulos Football Pat Arceri Soccer Joshua Pulvirenti Basketball Christian Lymbouris Hockey Zane Hutter Athletics Alex Di Medio Cross Country Jack Thornton Swimming Jack Caton Sportsman of the Year Zane Hutter

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Accounting Richard Buckley Australian Politics Christopher Draffen Biology Michael Swinnerton Business Management Ryan Moody Chemistry Rhyard Sahely Michael Swinnerton Community Recreation Michael Harris-Jaffe Economics Stephen Mitas English Darcy Conlan History Michael Patane LOTE Italian Christopher Draffen Legal Studies Christopher Draffen Literature Nicholas Rodway Mathematics Further Stephen Ciavarella Mathematics Methods Rhyard Sahely Mathematics Specialist Connor Wilson Media Studies Darcy Conlan Music Performance Joshua Renjen Physical Education Thomas Wilkes Physics Nicholas Curwood Psychology Joel Greensill Studio Arts (Multimedia) Angus McCulloch Studio Arts (Photography) Jordan Wells Systems Engineering Tommy Chien Theatre Studies Andrew Rappos Visual Communication & Design Michael Swinnerton Matthew Mullaly

VCE Results: Increase Again!

VCE Results 2012 As we go to print, we are all celebrating the success of the 2012 Class with their wonderful VCE results.

They have improved on every year before them and we now see 27 students achieving an ATAR score of 90 or higher — up from 19 in 2011. Dux for 2012 is Chris Draffen who has an ATAR of 99.2, closely followed by Michael Swinnerton and Nicholas Curwood.

Our scores above 60 reflect our highest pass rates in some time and so we rejoice and congratulate the graduating class for your good results.

College Dux 2012 Chris Draffen 99.2

2nd Place Michael Swinnerton 97.25

3rd Place Nicholas Curwood 96.35

In 2011 only 12.7% (22 students) had an ATAR over 90. 54% of the cohort had an ATAR above 70. This is an an improvement of 9% over 2011. This year has seen very strong subject scores across the 40–50 range.

Congratulations Those above 95.0 are: Darcy Conlan (96.0), Matthew Taylor (95.95), Rhyard Sahley (95.85), Stephen Mitas (95.85) Those above 90.0 are: George Tang (94.8), Miles Fabris (94.15), Paul Casey (93.95), Connor Wilson (93.6), Alexander Oliver (93.55), Joseph Maccora (93.25), Ryan Moody (93.2), Zachary Spencer (93.15), Benjamin Jopling (92.95), James Rate (92.3), Tony Yao (92.1), Joseph Connell Nicholas Curwood, Chris Drafen and Br Paul following the announcement of the (91.65), Alexander Stott (91.2), Connor VCE results. Michael Swinnerton was in India with the 2012-13 Coolies group.

Tilbrook (91.15), Nicholas Chant (91.0), Charles Stewart (90.85), Darcy Freeman Special mention must also go to a small group of (90.50), Elliot Tamplin (90.35), Jordan Porozny year 11 students who achieved a study score of 45 (90.20), Matthew Mullaly (90.0). or higher for VCE (unit 4) further mathematics: One student had the perfect score of 50: Stephen Ciavarella — 50 Stephen Ciavarella (Year 11) — Further MathRichard Buckley — 49 ematics.

Jerome Lugo — 48 For a school that has never sought to have an Andre Lew — 47 ability–driven enrolment policy our students have Alex Di Medio — 45 done very well. Congratulations to our teachers Zane Hutter — 45 in bringing the boys to this level; congratulations Br Paul fsc to the students who did what was asked of them and excelled. We hope you are proud of what you achieved.

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College Leaders 2012

Mr Sam Magree, Hayden McKertish, Paul Casey, Darcy Conlan, Matthew Taylor, Louis Holmes, Liam Dimattina, Rhyard Sahely, Mr Tim Ford Bottom Row: James Rate, Joseph Maccora, Ms Sally Buick, Nicholas Rodway, Br Paul Rogers, Nicholas Curwood, Mr Peter Riordan, Miles Fabris, Michael Swinnerton

Too often the heads of organizations are recognized at the expense of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Over the Centenary year, Miles Fabris, Nick Curwood and I have been granted accolades that take away from a true team effort. So, I want to recognize and thank the College Leaders individually: Matt Taylor for his organizational skills, Rhyard Sahely for his eye for detail, Michael Swinnerton for leading by example, Liam Dimattina for his ingenious ideas and his knowledge of the City of Stonnington, James Rate for his ability to connect with those around him, Hayden McKertish for his ingenious comic insights, Joseph Maccora for his aesthetic judgement, Darcy Conlan for his technical skills, Paul Casey for his debating expertise and Louis Holmes, for being his upbeat, optimistic self, regardless of the situation. It has been my privilege to be part of such a brilliant team.

To our De La staff: never underestimate the power of your roles — a good teacher will last a student a

year, but a great teacher will last a lifetime, such is the influence you have on your students.

From the year a student enters the College, be it in Year 4, Year 7 or later, he sits at the Final Assembly and looks at the seniors on the ‘bleachers’. Once a year, he is reminded that there will inevitably be a time when he sits there before departing to the wider expanses of the world.

And each year, he should be reminded that when the day arrives, sitting beside his peers, friends, brothers for the last time, there should not be any cause for regret — to think that you could have done something differently in your life at the College is to be in an unenviable position.

The class of 2012 have not had this problem.

Br Quentin O’Halloran once told me that he has never encountered a school with the spirit of De La, and over the last six years I have seen this spirit present in the friendships that makes this group what it is — a band of brothers.

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The past six years have flown by. It is only when you are leaving you realize that time is short...

But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it makes everything all the more special, because what truly counts is what you do with the time that is given to you, what defines you as a person; the people you meet, the experiences you share that make everything so vivid, long after the sun has slipped beneath the horizon.

We’ve all heard the cliché that ‘your school days are the best of your life’, but that you don’t recognize this until you are well into your life; all you can do is look back wistfully and wish you had cherished them as they happened around you.

Well, I’m recognizing my time at school as the ‘best days’ now. I’ve had an absolute ball with our boys and years from now, looking back, I will not long for times past, but will smile at the ways my mates challenged me, laughed at, and with me, at the ways they inspired me and directed me, always in the right direction.

And for the times we shared, I want to thank you — for everything.

Nick Rodway College Captain

The Centenary Class of 2012

Jack Amerena

Matthew Anderson

Nathan Anderson

Samuel Anderson

Yiorgo Annoglou

Mark Aquino

Malik Arabani

Abhishek Behl

Nathan Bendinelli

William Borschmann

Shehan Boteju

Wayne Breen

Stuart Brennan-Smith

Joshua Brown

Adam Buccheri

James Buckley

Jackson Carroll

William Carson

Paul Casey

Yashveer Chand

Nicholas Chant

Tommy Chien

Peter Clinch

Christopher Conidi

Joel Conidi

Darcy Conlan

John Connell

Joseph Connell

Liam Corkill

Steve Cosgrave

Paul Cupic

Nicholas Curwood

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The Centenary Class of 2012

Jordan Dalgliesh

Liam Dimattina

Jonathon Dojcinovic

Ricardo Dougherty

Christopher Draffen

Jesse Dragonetti

Jack Duffy

Kevin Duong

Miles Fabris

Taylor Flatley

Nicholas Formica

Darcy Freeman

Jack Gava

Joseph Gee

Matthew Gleeson

Damon Grant

Aaron Gross

Charles Haley

Justin Hall

Fabio Haramis

Michael Harris-Jaffe

Samuel Harrington

Lachlan Hay

Matthew Haymes

Matthew Hogan

Harry Holden

Louis Holmes

James Howard

Reuben Hume

Joshua Hyrons

Rosario Iannucci

Adrian Indovino

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Michael Irving

Oliver Jones

Rhys Jones

Benjamin Jopling

Kurt Kaupert

Patrick Kemp

William Kennedy

James Kerr

Thomas Keys

James Kharsas

Daniel King

Samuel King

Lachlan Knowles

Gerry Korfiatis

Jake Krelle

Alexander Lalande

Nathan Lay

Nicholas Lowrie

Joseph Maccora

Costa Manaveris

Paul Masson

Angus McCulloch

Thomas McGlenchy

Sefton McGraw

Mark McKee

Hayden McKertish

Samuel Menzies

Jackson Meredith

Alex Mezentseff

Timothy Michael

Lachlan Miles

Edward Miller

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The Centenary Class of 2012

Sampath Mishra

Stephen Mitas

Bill Molloy

Bradley Monaco

Ryan Moody

Matthew Mullaly

Christopher Murphy

Adrian Neyland

Jesse Nicol

Matthew Northage

Patrick O’Brien

Alexander Oliver

Levi Otto

John Papadopoulos

James Paspaliaris

Lachlan Pattison

Nicholas Peck

Anthony Peroukaneas

Nathan Phillips

Jordan Porozny

Lachlan Power

Andrew Rappos

James Rate

Joshua Renjen

Evan Rich

David Richardson

Joshua Riley

Jack Robertson

Thomas Robertson

Nicholas Rodway

Ilia Roytberg

Antonio Russo

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Rhyard Sahely

Andrej Saule

Andrew Scammell - Panozzo

Wilhelm Sisouw

Xavier Smith

Mark Smith

Jackson Southby

Zachary Spencer

Marcus Spyrou

Drew Stevenson

Charles Stewart

Alexander Stott

Michael Swinnerton

Elliott Tamplin

George Tang

Matthew Taylor

Sonthor Tem

Connor Tilbrook

Andrew Tuo

Damien Tyrer

Mitchell Van der Meer

Arthur Vasilopoulos

Joshua Vitacca

Cameron Walsh

James Watts

Jordan Wells

Dale White

Edward Will

Connor Wilson

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Tony Yao

Justin Yuan

Danny Zacharopoulos

Danny Zacharopoulos

Founder’s Day

It is only appropriate that this year’s Founder’s Day Celebrations at the Kinnoull Campus would be a big event. And in keeping with the level of celebration at the Centenary events this year, students and staff were not disappointed. The Founder’s Day Celebrations started with a whole-school Mass in the College Gymnasium celebrated by Fr Michael Elligate, after which the sound of the Founder’s song rang out loud and proud. The student body then headed over to Kinnoull for the annual fair day, which this year included several big amusement rides and novelty events, as well as the signature event, the De La Gift, which was won this year by Daniel Anastasio of 11 Jerome by a nose hair. New students to the College were delighted to join in the celebrations with the older students more versed in the Founder’s Day traditions, and the spirit of the day was alive and well.

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A maniacal dentist, a man-eating plant with a thirst for blood and a chorus line with attitude were more than enough to thrill packed audiences at the Alexander Theatre for the special Centenary College Musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Directed by Drama Coordinator Andrew Murrell, with musical direction from the Director of Music, Cindy Frost, the cast of 50 De La Salle boys and girls from Sacre Coeur staged three energetic performances before packed houses. Year 10 student, Kaila Bianco gave a stellar performance as Audrey and year 12 student Ryan Moody starred as Seymour. Harry Holden stole the show as the Dentist and Jack-Henry Attard was a thoroughly likeable Mr Mushnik. Audrey II was brought to life through the voice of Tom Robertson and Adrian Neyland as the operator. Younger members of the audience, were especially thrilled by the carnivorous antics of Audrey II as he grew in stature and personality in the second act. The Centenary Musical was certainly something to savour! Special thanks to David Happ, Mary Finn, Margaret McPhee, Nicole Muling, Kerry Martin, Jon Hewett and special thanks to Michael McCaffrey (Year 12) for his original promotional design.

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La Salle Green Hills Cultural Exchange 2012

The Philippines exchange trip was a learning experience for the entire group. Whether it was working for Gawad Kalinga or visiting the Kuya Centre for street children, or the overnight stay at Jaime Hilario Integrated School in a small fishing village in Begaac, we learnt more about appreciation and happiness

than we could in a school year. Most days were spent helping people make their lives more comfortable.

When we had finished and saw the smiles on their faces it was a rewarding and fulfilling moment. It taught us that you don’t need much in the world to be happy.

Material possessions are not important in order to live a fulfilling life. At the Kuya Centre the kids had all their possessions in a locker the size of a computer screen. We were made welcome and the people shared with us what they could. We realized that we take so much for granted in Australia.

Over two days we were taken to a very poor community whose houses were made of cast-off building materials. We were helping a group called Gawad Kalinga that helps the less fortunate. We were assigned to a

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housing block where some of the De La Salle ‘MAD’ money was used to fund new units. Our job was to knock down old gardening walls and remove pavers so that the whole area could be concreted. Although the job was a simple one we saved the community many days of work. We were thanked by the residents who were grateful for the manpower.

Our experience in the Philippines was very rewarding. It has changed our perspective on life and how we live it.

Tom Harkin and Tom Stanfield

Papua New Guinea In September, a group of 16 students and four adult volunteers departed for our annual Building Mission to Papua New Guinea. The boys were all students from Year 11 who had saved up their own airfare to give up a week of their September holidays to be part of the trip. Two De La Salle staff members, Tim Hogan and Sam Magree, accompanied the boys, along with Cel Curtis, parent, and Brian Lowe, a local builder.

This year the group was again situated at De La Salle, Bomana, where they continued the work begun by 2011’s team.

Bomana Boys, 9–12 is located 17 kilometres outside Port Moresby.

This year’s focus was to renovate two of the classrooms in the school’s science labs.

The project was set back somewhat by a lack of tools (the shipping container we sent over was stuck on the dock for the duration of our stay). Despite this the boys were able to get an impressive amount of work done over the two weeks, and the rooms were left in

a far better condition. Each lab was scrubbed, sanded, re-plumbed, painted, had new desk tops affixed, new louvres cut and mounted, and new ceiling fans attached. The boys also built new shelving and tile splash-backs behind the work benches. During their stay the boys also refurbished two of the living quarters.

With work complete the boys had time to enjoy the local culture. They visited the Kokoda Track, spent the weekend at another De La Salle school in Mainohana, visited the Australian War Cemetery in Bomana and undertook a village tour. The Community of De La Salle Bomana were welcoming and appreciative of the boys’ efforts. They were recognized as guests of honour at the school’s final assembly. During their stay, the boys made lasting friendships with the locals.

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been possible without funding from our Mission Action Day funds. It was an experience to see first-hand our contributions making the difference.

Text and photography by Mr Sam Magree

Coolies Visit to India — 2011

A small but enthusiastic group of newly-graduated Year 12 students left in November for Madurai in Southern India. Their destination: Boys’ Town, 20 minutes from the center of town and the hustle and bustle of tuk tuks, cars, wandering cows and the vibrancy that is the hallmark of any Indian city. This was the beginning of the 2012 De La Salle Coolies’ Programme.

The 2012 group comprised seven young men — Jake Cowan, Phil Stevens, Andrew D’Arcy, Evan Shi, Chris Ngu, Josh Williams and Matthew Heng. These were quiet boys by nature, yet they relaxed very quickly, and their sense of humour and fun was soon evident.

Boys’ Town Madurai was established in 1961 to serve poor and marginalized Dalit boys from all faith backgrounds through vocational training. Students are orphans, semi-orphans, or too poor to pay for an

education. The expenses for food, board and education are all met by the De La Salle Brothers. Boys’ Town offers a one-year course in welding, lathe operations, electrical wiring, bench fitting or carpentry and woodwork. In recent years, the Brothers have expanded the programme to include agricultural development and training.

Our project was to renovate Benildus House, a large complex which had fallen into disrepair.

The ‘Coolies’ worked three shifts a day, sanding and chipping paint off walls, sifting sand and carrying bricks to be used by the masons, and repainting the outside of the Brothers’ Chapel.

Fellow staff member Michael Wilson and I were impressed by the way the boys approached each work shift. They were always on time and willingly completed the tasks designated them in spite of the heat and the humidity. At the end of each working day the group held a briefing and each member took

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turns running the session, talking about what they had learned, enjoyed (or not enjoyed) from the day’s activities. It was enlightening to hear what they had to say.

Some of the quotes of the day included sentiments such as: Be grateful for what we already have Once you start to compare and criticize, you then fail to understand and appreciate where we are now and what we are experiencing Take what you need and finish what you take No matter what your situation, rich or poor — like the motto on the gates of Boys’ Town, “God’s arms are always open to welcome you”.

Another impressive aspect of the group was the way they interacted with the students at Boys’ Town.

Communication was difficult, as most of the students could not speak English and we had no Tamil. Yet, after a couple of days, you could see that the Boys’ Town students were eager to chat as best they could with our boys, play basketball and volley ball — in a most competitive manner. After a month everyone at Boys’ Town knew each other well and so our leaving was quite emotional.

St Vincent de Paul Another emotional experience was visiting the Childrens’ Village at Reach The Unreached (RTU) where the original Coolies groups was established by Br Denis Loft. We looked at some of the houses built six years ago and met Br James Kimpton who started RTU. We then visited the cottages where house mothers each look after 6-8 orphans.

Towards the end of our walk through Children’s Village we dropped into the Aids Hostel where we were all shocked to learn that these children will never be able to leave the village, as they are shunned by the rest of the society. At RTU they are looked after, fed, clothed, receive regular medical care, educated and play as children should. As Br James Kimpton commented “Everyone has the right to be happy”. It was really hard turning and walking away from these beautiful children, a moment none of us will forget.

On behalf of Coolies 2011, Michael Wilson and I would like to thank the Brothers’ Community at Boys’ Town Maduri for their hospitality and care for all of us whilst working at the school.

We also thank Br Paul Rogers for his continued support of this Social Justice project and all the De La Salle community who so generously donate money to Mission Action Day, which allows us to effect change in the lives of those who are often alienated by society.

Mrs Christine Thompson Mr Michael Wilson

2012 has been a very successful year for the Society. We set out this year to continue the work at the Collingwood Soup Van, and act on initiatives to generate revenue for the Society.

Throughout the James Eracleous, Liam Dimattina, Matthew Gleeson, Justin Hall, Mr Graeme Lawler, Michael Harris-Jaffe, Ryan Moody, Matthew Taylor, Luke Torrisi. year the team stepped out of boys proved to be the backbone of the Society and I their comfort zones and gave of their time to help enjoyed working with you all. those in need down at the Soup Van on a Sunday Night. The boys showed true Lasallian spirit.

A big thanks to Mr Lawler, who attended every ‘Vinnies’ meeting and has been the driving force of the Throughout the course of the year the Society held Society at De La Salle College for many years now. two BBQs, one at Tiverton and one at Kinnoull. Both Without his assistance this year it would have been proved to be great successes with the Society raisvery difficult to achieve the success we had. ing $800. The charities supported this year included: St Vincent de Paul, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Hopefully in 2013 the efforts of the Society will conProstate Cancer Australia. It was great to see all the tinue with as much enthusiasm. I encourage those boys working together enthusiastically to achieve a willing to involve themselves in the St Vincent de Paul common objective.

Society, whether it be attending the meetings or helping out the Collingwood soup van once a month. It is Thanks to Ryan Moody, our Vice-President, Matthew a very rewarding experience and I have made some Taylor, our Treasurer and James Eracleous. The great friends as a result. To the remaining members I wish you all the best for next year.

Michael Harris-Jaffe President (Well done to Michael as President who led by example, attending the Soup Van and running the weekly meetings enthusiastically and efficiently. He not only stirred up the late comers but also kept the members focused on the agenda — Mr Graeme Lawler)

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Lasallian Service

Blood Bank

Lasallian Service is a programme undertaken by every Year 9 student to support and promote practical Christianity. Through a one week community placement chosen and organized by the student, with the support of our teachers, we aim to nurture Lasallian values including empathy, compassion, mindfulness, and the service of others.

During the placement our students maintain a diary to reflect on their experience and are visited by a staff member. For many students the week poses real challenges in terms of relating to others; the disabled, the sick, the lonely and the elderly. In their reflections, students find this a time of growth in awareness of themselves and others.

We have strong relationships with the placement supervisors. This year many have praised the kindness and thoughtfulness of our current students.

Mr Christopher Fleming

This year De La Salle Students will help save more than 411 lives by donating blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank The coordinator of the Blood Bank effort said he felt very privileged to be a member of the Lasallian family. “Watching our young men respond to a very difficult challenge made me very proud. I find it hard as a man in my 50’s to roll my sleeve up and allow a nurse to put a needle into my arm and watch as 370ml of my precious blood drains into a plastic bag,” Mr Hunter said. “It says a lot to me of the generosity of our young men when so many of them are willing to do this for absolutely no gain to themselves”. Mr Hunter said young people get a lot of criticism for their selfishness. “I would like to invite any critics to attend the PAC on any day the Red Cross Blood Bank returns for a visit next year and watch as they show their real colours again”.

The following letter was received from the Red Cross “The Blood Service’s visit to De La Salle College on 6 September was another great visit as we managed to collect 48 units of whole blood.

For this visit we had a target to collect 30+ units of blood, so your result was very pleasing for us especially during the winter months when so many of our regular donors are struck down by colds and flu. All your volunteers should be thanked and congratulated for their efforts. With every donation having the potential to save three lives, these 48 units donated have the potential to save up to 144 lives so on behalf of all potential recipients of this blood I say ‘thank you’.

The Blood Service collected a total of 137 units of blood over our three school visits this year and this number has the potential to help 411 lives — a wonderful effort.”

Kindest Regards Doug Allen Australian Red Cross Blood Service

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Libraries Our Libraries continue to be remarkably popular venues, with “full-houses” each recess and lunchtime, not to mention the number of classes booked-in by their teachers each week for both reading for pleasure, and academic study. In particular, the primary classes use the Tiverton Library on a daily basis, and often display models and other work for all students to view and enjoy.

A positive change for 2012 has been the Kinnoull Library hosting “study” periods on a regular basis each day until lunchtime. This has resulted in a greater number of students using the Library’s resources.

The computers in each library are still one of the most popular and well-used assets, and allow students to print. A trial of the College Chess Club meeting in the Kinnoull Library sadly had to be relocated as it became too popular for the size of the venue.

The Library’s catalogue AIMS is available to all students and staff on Moodle, as well as the Echo newspaper index. Our print and DVD resources, both fiction and non-fiction, continue to be well-used.

Our Primary students enjoyed being introduced to the most recent fiction acquisitions to the Library each week, and also a regular story-telling session. As a

part of the Primary Library Programme they also visited the Stonnington Library for orientation sessions.

The Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2012 was successfully completed by the following students: from Year 5: Nicholas Leow, Kieran Farrell and Zhi Dong Ye; from Year 6: Oliver Conwell and Brandon Luu, and from Year 7: Michael Dickson.

Congratulations to you all. Our collections support this worthy endeavour, and are individually marked with stickers indicating the appropriate reading level.

Book Week 2012 “Champions’ Read” was held in August, and the College acquired copies of all prizewinning and short-listed books for younger and older readers. Along with 150 current Australian novels purchased for the Tiverton Library in 2012, they make a wonderful and lasting contribution to the Fiction collection.

2012 also marked the National Year of Reading, an initiative about children learning to read, readers finding new sources of inspiration, helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books, and most of all, about Australians becoming a nation of readers.

All students are encouraged to apply for membership of the Stonnington Library, handily located over the road from the Tiverton Campus. They will be made most welcome there, and it provides a wonderfully accessible adjunct to our own collections.

Susan Jost College Librarian

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Ms Clare Kennedy, Ms Leanne Ickeringill, Ms Pauline Mulholland and Ms Susan Jost

Mission Action Day

Every year the student body at De La Salle College raises thousands of dollars at its annual Mission Action Day walkathon.

Fondly known by the De La community as MAD, this year’s fund raiser exceeded all expectations with students raising more than $90,000. This is an amazing effort on the part of the boys and their families. The funds raised at MAD Day are donated to a number of charitable organizations including some of the Brothers programmes in India, Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. This year, Year 7 Solomon led by Mr Chris Martin (1974) raised more than any other single class with a total of $4,000. Congratulations to the boys and their families and the hardworking team of staff led by Mr Ian Oliver and Mr Larry Evans for a record-breaking MAD effort.

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Athletics Carnival Even though the wind played havoc in the scoring tent and prevented any record-breaking performances, our Centenary DLS Athletics Carnival proved to be a fine day for all involved.

Participation and friendly competition amongst the students was positive and congratulations to the following Homeroom Teachers for guiding their boys to victory in 2012: 7 Benilde and Ms Desmet, 8 Vincent and Mrs Roe, 9 Roland and Mr Alexander, 10 Benilde and Mr Larsen, 11 Jerome and Ms Neil, and 12 Hegarty and Mr Hogan.

A major College carnival like athletics cannot run smoothly without the work of all staff on the day in their particular roles. The crowd was very well informed and entertained all day by Craig Willis (aka Tim Ford).

Special thanks to all the Music and MMEC Staff who worked tirelessly all day as well as those staff who worked on Field Events throughout the day — your diligence and patience is much appreciated. The electronic recording programme and Carnival Booklets were superbly created by Peppe Di Ciccio. Final thanks goes to my Sport Assistants, Simon Brown and Tom Curry. Not only did they really ‘fire’ on the day but did a power of work before and after the Carnival to ensure the overall success of the day.

Mr Peter Harte Director of Sport

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Year 8 Noodle Box Sculptures Angus McCulloch

visual arts Angus McCulloch

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Nicholas Formica

Lucas Hume

Gabriel Makris

Jackson Carroll

Jackson Carroll Anthony Marsicano

Michael McCaffrey Adam Pentifallo

Year 9 Wire Animal Sculptures

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Anthony Marsicano

Studio Arts Photography Gennaro Murray

James Liu

Simon Allen

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William Borschmann

Joshua Riley

Jesse Dragonetti - “The Bar” Joshua Brown Jack Heatley

Liam Bisognin James Eracleous

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Jesse Dragonetti “The Last Pizza”

Jordan Wells

Wilhelm Sisouw

Visual Communication and Design

Nathan Kim

Nicholas Hama

Jeffrey Xu

Nicholas Hama

Jeffrey Xu

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Gabriele Makris

Harry Holden

Nick Formica Will Agar Joshua Brown

Justin Yuan

Liam Pezet

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Music Our annual music tour was launched in August and we packed up 47 instruments, 30 music stands, 59 folders, 53 talented musicians, six excellent conductors and hit the road for Beechworth. This included the Concert Band, Stage Band, Choir, Guitar Ensemble and String Ensemble.

We played six shows at six primary schools over three days in the Beechworth area. The stage band caused a mosh-pit in two schools. Who would think jazz could get so crazy?

Middle Indigo Primary gave us a spectacular conga line and a little preppy at Beechworth Primary told me she was about to cry because the music was so beautiful!

We were treated to a performance by the Stanley Strummers (pictured). Stanley Primary School have 10 students in the whole school. They all play ukulele. They played and sang the Patsy Cline classic Walking After Midnight and it was about the sweetest thing you’ve ever heard.

Performance is an essential part of learning music. This year has been packed with opportunities. Whether it be an ACC music workshop, concerts, recitals, Founder’s Day rock bands, the Year 10 event management project or the musical Little Shop of Horrors, students have stepped up to every challenge.

Thank you to the extraordinary music staff who ignite the flame, parents who invest in lessons and to the students who enthusiastically turn up each week to early rehearsals.

It is entirely worth it!

Ms Cindy Frost Director of Music

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Music In Performance

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Concert Band

String Ensemble

Back Row: U. Urban, Mr A. Murrell, M. Borley, J. Howat, M. Karam Seated: R. Canty, R. Watson, G. Intemerato, Mr D. Reichman, A. Pavlou, B. Gibson, N. Paspaliaris

Stage Band

Back Row: C. Priest, J. Lack, R. Nicolaou, C. Rate, A. Lew, L. Biasuzzo, L. Tiong, C. Roberts, D. Yee, A. Lindeman Seated: C. Langkau, C. Northey, N. Menezes, Ms K. Williams, E. Holden, D. Poloni, L. Ramirez, A. Collins Front Row: H. Ye, E. Chatterton, B. Northey, T. Haccou, W. Wright Absent: A. Palumbo B. O’Shea, T. Roberts, T. Van Laake, R. Canty, N. Sinclair

Guitar Ensemble

Back Row: Mr J. Lee, E. Holden, A. Lindeman, D. Poloni, J. Subramaniam, C. Rate, M. Robinson, J. Renjen, N. Smith Seated: L. Biasuzzo, H. Thompson, R. Nicolaou, A. Lew, N. Menezes, L. Tiong

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Back Row: D. Kinna, J. Dalgliesh, J. Renjen, E. Nguyen, J. Delaney Seated: N. Hulme, J. Subramaniam, Mr M. Lewin, E. Te Moni, M. Ball

Intermediate Band

College Choir

Back Row: R. Kinsella, H. Green, T. Haccou, J. Saddington, L. Kelliher, C. Langkau, D. Honeybone, H. Swift Seated: C. Morrison, E. Konstantas, T. Moloney, T. Cairnes, Ms K. Williams, S. Gardiner, C. Groves, D. Ye, B. Paine, Front Row: B. Caruso, L. Reeve, C. Hayashi

Flute Ensemble

E. Chatterton, B. Northey, A. Collins, R. Canty, Ms K. Williams, J. Lack

Back Row: H. Predergast-Kruger, R. Canty, J. Dalgliesh, J-H. Attard, L. Andres Marino Seated: N. Paspaliaris, J. Epifanidis, L. Reeve, W. Wright, A. Kaminaris, M. Steen

Junior Saxaphone Ensemble Senior Saxaphone Ensemble

L. Ramirez, T. Brown, Ms P. Karahalios, L. O’Neill, D. Poloni

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L. Biasuzzo, H. Thompson, A. Lew, Ms P. Karahalios, N. Menezes, L. Tiong

Media Media continued to thrive at the College in the Centenary year with students in Year 12 once again achieving the highest VCE scores for the year level. Almost 200 students were enrolled in Media throughout the year across the College’s two campuses and media students were busy creating their visual masterpieces.

This year’s Media Awards in October were once again a showcase of the artistic talent of Year 12 students at De La Salle College. Over two terms, 21 short films were produced as part of Units 3 and 4 Media Studies and all but 3 of them were screened on the night. Parents and friends of this year’s Media students crowded into the St Miguel Theatre to enjoy the fine work of this year’s Year 11 and 12 Media Classes.

Br Paul Rogers presented this year’s Media Awards with the Award for Best “In a Strange Land” Film going to Darcy Conlan for his film In a Strange Land. Darcy also took out the Award for Best Director. His winning film told the story of Neil who, widowed from his wife, finds himself alone and cut off from his family without his life-long soul mate by his side. Confronted by the challenges of new technology, he learns to overcome his reluctance to communicate with his brother’s family through an iPhone he receives for his birthday. The film was an impressive addition to the repertoire of films Darcy has directed during his senior years at the College and the award was well deserved.

The Best Script Award went to Connor Tilbrook for The Cost, Best Visual design to Mark McKee for 7 pages, Best Production Design to Miles Fabris for the Up and Running.

Best cinematographer to Jesse Dragonetti for Claire, Best Production Design Plan to David Richardson, Best Special Ef“Claire” fects, to Adrian Neyland for The Sentients, Best Actor Hayden McKertish, Best original Screenplay Harry Holden for One Man Army.

The Year 9 Media team grew to accommodate the growing class sizes, with the arrival of Lynette McLennan and the return of Felicity McDonald to the College.

This year’s film, Batman Returns, proved popular with the students, aptly introducing the boys to the world of film.

Year 9 study of the documentary genre prompted students to always question whose truth is being told and how film can be used to manipulate an audience.

Boys took up the challenge to consider carefully what types of stories need to be told through the form of documentary when developing their own documentary production ideas.

The Year 11 class, with their exuberance and passion for the screen world, learnt about the various parts of the media, from specialist production roles, to Australian media ownership and how technology is used to create different representations in print and film. The practical work completed this year reflected the amazing talent, creativity and perseverance of our media students. Year 11 Media Awards went to Hans Kie, Matthew Ghersi and James Liu for their advertisement for Epson Cameras. Once again a Year 12 student has been short-listed for Top Screen. Mark McKee’s poetic film “7 Pages” has been chosen by VCAA as one of the State’s top films.

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“Claire”

“7 Pages”

Media Award Winners — Connor Tilbrook, Mark McKee, Adrian Neyland, Miles Fabris, Jesse Dragonetti, Darcy Conlan, David Richardson, Harry Holden and Hayden McKertish

The Centenary Primary Art Show

The Primary Centenary Art Show was a vintage shenanigan that many an Old Boy would have been chuffed at visiting. The boys from the Primary Classes of 2011 and 2012 compiled an eclectic mix of assignment, art and artefact in their research and presentation of a specific year. Primary produced Picassos; Junior chefs made Victoria Sponges (baked in a Great Aunt’s original 1920s tin); Stasi Jars of Margaret Thatcher’s hair spray; 1953 suitcases from grandparents’ migration to Australia; 1956 Original Ecko Television on which the De La Salle Brother’s Community watched the Melbourne Olympic Games; a pair of 1958 EK Holdens; outstanding scrapbooks by Jack McGrath and Gianluca Intemerato; a 1920s Champion Cricket bat from an Old Boy; and much, much more.

The drive for all the painting, draping, writing and collecting behind these decade installations was to encourage our present young De La Salle gentlemen to acknowledge what and who has gone before them. A path of poppies representing Old Collegians who died in war was gently trod upon by our Primaries as more than 220 young feet — clutching homemade scones, jam and cream — respectfully celebrated a century of De La Salle, Malvern.

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Primary Classes 2012 We have finally finished our Primary years at De La. We have braved the horrible yet hilarious Mr Atkins, ventured through the mysterious galaxy of the Year 5 classrooms and finally we were up to the last stage under the big boss Mr Leetham. Here is a recap of the journey.

In Year 4 we arrived with our parents holding our nervous hands. All of us knew that we’d have a great adventure ahead of us. And so it was, including balloon rockets that flew across classrooms, to gyrocopters that gracefully floated down from the music building.

In Year 4 we enjoyed two fun yet challenging camps with Mr Atkins taking us for night walks and playing spotlight at Jan Juc, and also the marvellous time we had at Grumpy’s waterslide and mini golf. But of course we can’t forget the horrible tortures he gave us, the games of ‘golf’ where he would chase us with the ruler and strangle’ us when we beat him in a game.

Then came the transition into the space-obsessed world of Mr C. I think we learnt more about space in Mr C’s class than Neil Armstrong learnt during his space missions. The highlight for Year 5 was the camp at Woorabinda which taught us leadership skills and created a special bond amongst us. The camp included canoeing, archery, a barbecue, a flying fox, fort building, and high and low ropes. In Year 5 we enjoyed the process of making rockets even if we did not launch them until Year 6.

Now we have taken the final step of our journey. Year 6 and Mr Leetham would tell jokes, and some of them were funny.

Jan Juc poured with rain pretty much the whole time. Luckily it didn’t rain during Spotlight so we were able to play it which was awesome but we could never beat Mr Wilson. The day after, we went kayaking in the pouring rain, which in our opinion only made the day better. We also held the Centenary Art Show where the Year 5-6 classrooms were turned back in time from the Titanic in 1912 to the great depression in 1929 to the Sydney Olympics in 2000. In our Primary years we have all made great friendships, learnt useful skills and most importantly enjoyed ourselves. But sadly all good journeys come to an end.

Oliver Edmonds and Trevor Yao

Year 4 Rachelle McIntyre

Year 5

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Primary Camps

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Primary Class Captains

Year 6

Brock Augustynski, Dong Ye, Nicholas Leow, Br Paul, Andrew McGaw, Nicholas Paspaliaris, Jacob Ellul

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Primary Showcase

This year our theme for the Primary Showcase was “All the World’s a Stage”. Our Year 4’s added a large dose of drama to everyday life, while the Year 5’s extended the notion to theatrical sporting performances,

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and the Year 6’s closed the night by bringing Shakespeare “into the kitchen”. Our Primary boys proved themselves once again proper “drama princes”. May the shenanigans continue!

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Inter-Class Homeroom Champions 2012 — 7 Benilde

7 Dunstan

Jeff Locke

7 Jerome

Felicity MacDonald

7 Roland

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Year 7 Music The Year 7 Band Competition is an exciting night filled with focused students, immaculate presentation and great music. The battle between Homerooms and conductors is fierce.

This year the concerts featured visual effects, elaborate costumes, clever warm up exercises and some soloists. The talents of Year 7, 2012 are certainly worthy of celebration.

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7 Vincent

Year 7 Award Winners — Semester 2

Year 7 Class Captains

Standing: Declan Martin, Chris Ovens, Christopher Groves, Harrison Gill, Alexander Martin, Ulysses Urban, Sam Swift, Luther Ryan-Chaudhary Seated: Nick Byrden, James Biviano, Leon Lymbouris, Mr Shaun Buckley, Harry Matheson, Nicholas Chatgoglou, Jed Roberts

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Year 7 Camps Jan Juc

The Year 7 camps programme provided students with an opportunity to develop friendships and participate in a range of exciting outdoor activities at the College’s Jan Juc facility. Over three days and two nights students were involved in many challenging activities, including surfing, swimming, snorkelling, beach games, marine studies and night activities. On the final day families were invited to enjoy a BBQ and meet their son’s Homeroom teacher, as well as members of the College Leadership Team.

The Year 7 camp programme is always a great way for our students to ‘kick-start’ their time at De La Salle, and this year was no exception.

Mr Michael Wilson Camps Coordinator

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Year 8 Lightning Premiership

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Year 8 classes went on their Learning Experience camps in Term 3. Classes travelled to Geelong and surrounds to examine its history and development, a tropical rain forest and enjoyed some time at Jan Juc. On their way back they spent a morning at the “Big Issue” in the city where some of the homeless people shared their stories with the boys.

Boys finished their three days at Sacred Heart Mission where they assisted in the facility with after-lunch work and preparations for the evening. The reports from the boys and teachers accompanying them were very positive indeed.

Year 8 Learning Experience

Mr Michael Wilson

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Inter-Class Homeroom Champions 2012

Year 8 Class Captains

Standing: Khy Horsnell, Zachariah Grundmann-Perera, David Ghaly, Nikil Vissamraju, Jeremy Weaver.

Seated: Jarred Fissenden, Harrison Long, Billy Tokatlidis, Ben O’Shea, Keelen Tambimuttu, Michael Rogers. Absent: Darren Yee, William Wright

Year 8 Award Winners Semester 2

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Martin Rhoden

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Shardul Kaneria

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9 Miguel

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Year 9 Camp

In 2012 our Year 9 camp programme continued at Camp Howqua. The programme provides students the opportunity to develop friendships whilst participating in a diverse range of activities. Some of the more challenging activities included tubing down the icy Howqua River and completing the daunting ‘survivor’ course.

Many of the students were pushed to their limits, be it on horseback through the high country, or on the challenging high ropes course. It was an outstanding camp, an event our Year 9 boys will not forget.

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The Year 9 Dance

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Year 9 Class Captains

Standing: Dion Chris, William Mackie, Elliot Fabris, Jack Fogarty, Ryan Cosgrave, Ryan Chand, Jarrod Dousa, Costa Haritos Seated: Liam Bisognin, Oliver Laker, Enzo Hamilton, Brodie Muller, Costas Batziakas, Wyatt Bicknell, Luciano Murray, Jake Lane-Adams

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De La Salle College Centennial Year Group Photograph

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Accidental Death of an Anarchist Have you ever considered whether or not there is a role for slapstick and farce in the political arena?

As individuals, we may find aspects of our country’s political figures humorous through media portrayals such as caricature and satire, however, most of us would probably agree that politics deals with serious issues. The 2012 Theatre Studies play, Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, deals with an historical political incident in which a suspected anarchist died after three days of interrogation by the police in Milan, Italy in 1969. The tension in the play focuses upon the real death of the prisoner and the farcical inventions of the authorities to explain it. Through the device of comedy and Fo’s skills in subverting the use of language, the playwright conveys a serious message about the nature of police corruption sanctioned by those in higher positions of authority. The portrait that Fo paints of the police is one of bumbling ineptitude, and this is enhanced by the role of the Maniac who, through the use of irony, reflects the attempted deception of the public back upon the individuals who created it. In so doing, the moral and ethical shortcomings of the Milanese police are made clear to the audience.

Inspired by modern events such as the investigation of Silvio Berlusconi, the cast members embraced the styles of farce and slapstick by performing three entertaining performances for their peers, teachers, family and friends. They also delighted the audience with their rendition of

Chattanooga Choo Choo, and incorporated additional content to extend the themes explored in the play. All cast members took on an additional role to their acting, such as costumes, publicity, set design, lighting and properties. Two Year 11 students from Presentation College, Windsor joined the cast, and were talented ambassadors for their school and helped to ensure the success of the performances. The cast enjoyed bringing Fo’s play to life, and are to be congratulated on their commitment to the production process. Our gratitude is extended to the college staff and administration who supported this endeavour.

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New Zealand Adventure The Year 10 camp programme this year provided the opportunity for a group of 40 students to venture across the Tasman and partake in an adventure-filled week based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Over five days our group experienced a range of adrenaline-pumping activities, beginning with a magical day skiing at the world-renowned Coronet Peak. Then our boys battled through challenging white water, rafting along the Kawarau River. This provided many spills and thrills with a few of the boys making an unscheduled plunge into its freezing waters.

Continuing our adventure, the group’s nerves were tested by jet-boating through snow-capped mountains up the Dart River at speeds of up to 85 kilometres per hour in water as shallow as 10 centimetres.

The leisurely paddle back down stream through “Paradise” was nothing short of breathtaking as the boys looked on in awe of their surroundings, made famous as the backdrop in recent blockbuster movies.

By night, the group experienced the culture of New Zealand, participating in a Kiwi Haka show, with Luke Brownhill the stand out, being named our honorary ‘chief’.

The picturesque mountain ranges were equally as stunning on the return flight home, the perfect way to end what was a unique opportunity to broaden our horizons.

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The Year 10 Dance

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Year 10 Class Captains

Year 10 Academic Award Winners — Semester 1

Peter Pepes, Stephen Athaide, Luke Torrisi, Ben Stafford, Cameron Lack, Marcus Spindler, Jacob Taylor.

Front: Luke Brownhill, James Benton, Mr Paul Harrup, Quinn De Luca, Michael Hoareau, Matthew Swinnerton.

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Humanities “Bright eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” In the recent US presidential election Mitt Romney repeatedly closed his rallies with these inspiring words. Unfortunately, they weren’t his. He’d taken them, without permission, from a popular television programme. This is the price we sometimes pay for the mass availability of information in the digital age.

The Australian Curriculum is coming. This year De La Salle piloted aspects of the Australian Curriculum for History. Much of the content we already studied in our existing courses. As teachers, we aim to provide broad and rich learning experiences, with an emphasis on in-depth inquiry units.

The biggest changes occur at Years 9 and 10, where we can now ensure that all our students are learning about modern Australia and the making of the modern world.

Technology throws up fresh opportunities and challenges, including the use of the Moodle platform, ebooks, podcasts, prezis, and iPad tablets for Year 7 in 2013. All these tools are most powerful when allied with positive, inquisitive, critical minds.

Mitt Romney was told publicly by the writer to find his own words. To find his own values. That’s the same challenge for us, teaching and learning in the humanities.

Mr Chris Fleming

(Above) In June Ray Weston from the Vietnam Veterans’ Association came to De La to share his experience as a soldier and returned veteran. (Above right) George Banks tries on the weighty backpack vets had to shoulder when out on patrol. Even for a strong young man it was surprisingly heavy.

(Right) To wartime 2000 years prior. Year 7 students research an aspect of Roman society. Here an aspiring legionnaire struts his (homemade) weaponry.

(Below) Year 7 fieldwork at Melbourne Zoo. Boys are made aware of the fragility of endangered species and methods by which they are protected and conserved

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LOTE Languages students have been very busy in 2012!

Years 9 and 10 Italian students entered the Dante Allighieri Poetry Competition. We are very pleased to say that out of 38 students we had three finalists in Year 10, seven honourable mentions and eight High Distinctions — not an easy task, since the competition covers the entire state of Victoria! Years 9 and 10 French classes took part in the Alliance Française Poetry Competition and gained some impressive results. A certificate was even presented to the College in appreciation of our continued support of the competition.

Competitions prepare students for the linguistic exchanges being negotiated for them for 2013. There are no language competitions for Indonesian students but the Years 9 and 10 classes did take part in some interesting activities. In Semester 1 Years 9 and 10 Indonesian students paid a visit to the Melbourne Zoo as part of a Unit of Work on the environment focusing on endangered animals in Indonesia.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and had some command of the language, which made the workshop all the more interesting and relevant. The students had a great opportunity to get close to the animals and to learn more about their native habitats In March, Year 9 French students viewed a French movie entitled ‘La Guerre des Boutons’. They were quite surprised to see that they were not the only ones there.

Among other groups, a big contingent from a French immersion Secondary school was present. It was interesting to hear young people of the same age express themselves in French so fluently.

Our students enjoyed themselves and were given an opportunity to link their ‘theoretical’ study of the French language with a vibrant French speaking community, both abroad and in their own backyard.

Exploring Italian Culture in Carlton As part of Italian studies, classes were taken to experience Italian culture ‘first hand’ at the Dante Alighieri Society and the Lygon Street precinct.

Raphael Canty (Year 9) takes up the story: We anxiously awaited our test. We were called in individually and asked “what poem will you recite?” in Italian. After the not-so-daunting poem recital, we made our way to Café Brunetti. After eating some great Italian food we made our way to the Italian Museum on Faraday Street. We had an opportunity to hear stories of people who came to Australia from

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Italy, see precious artefacts on display and explore more of the Italian culture at the only museum in Australia devoted to Italy and Italian heritage. We then had lunch at one of the many Italian cafes and restaurants in Lygon Street.

The day was thoroughly enjoyable for all of us. We experienced the running of the Dante Alighieri Society at Melbourne University, learnt so much more about Italian culture and customs and had some great Italian food at Melbourne’s “Little Italy”.

Mr Thierry Moran and Mrs Liliana Russo

Debating Year 12 Debating

Paul Casey, Ryan Moody, Jordan Dalgliesh Seated: Stephen Mitas, Mrs Christine Thompson, Christopher Draffen

The 2012 senior ‘D.A.V’ debating competetion was one of great success and learning for De La Salle’s Year 12 side, taking four wins from a possible five, and only falling narrowly short in the Caulfield region final.

Following a 14th place finish in the previous season, the squad and Mrs Thompson discussed a strategy for 2012 and prepared for the opening round against Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Oakleigh.

With new recruit Chris Draffen and the ever-improving Stephen Mitas joining stalwarts Jordan Dalgliesh Ryan Moody and Paul Casey, pre-season form alone indicated that 2012 was a year of opportunity for De La Salle’s senior debating side. With a modest goal of winning more than half of the ties, what followed

Year 10 Debating over the course of the season was far more than that.

In fact, the gradual success of the team began to attract the attention of many in the College community, who had for so long been deprived of debating triumph.

The first four rounds saw De La record narrow wins against Our Lady of Sacred Heart (1), Our Lady of Sacred Heart (2), Wesley College (2) and the muchfancied McKinnon Secondary (2). Secret topics, provided with one hour’s preparation time featured agendas such as Aboriginal Rights, Welfare Payments, as well as Ministerial Responsibility within Parliament.

As a result, De La Salle found itself heading into the final round undefeated, and in second place from a field of 12 teams, many of whom had finished significantly higher in 2011.

Sadly, before a record crowd, De La Salle fell in the Caulfield regional final to the first-placed Leibler Yavneh by a single point. Without question the encounter was the most difficult faced by the team since we came together in 2009. Yet to come so close to victory indicates the genuine ability of the team.

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be a part of the De La Salle debating team for the past four years and we hold many fond memories of our times representing the College. Each member of our team has been able to learn, cooperate and gain confidence in speech and delivery — skills vital for the classroom and workplace. We would like to thank all of the teachers who have worked with us over the years.

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Seated: Steven Lau, Ms Marisa Di Giacomo, Christian Di Donato

Year 10 Debating The Year 10 debaters had a somewhat shaky start to the debating season after having to forfeit the first two debates. Nevertheless, they regrouped and went on to win two of the remaining three debates. Furthermore, they received “Best Speaker” (Ben Stafford, nominated twice, and Jonathon Dent) in each of these debates. Congratulations to the boys for their determination in the face of adversity and their ‘never say die’ attitude.

Ms Marisa DiGiacomo

Mathematics Year 9 Debating

Standing: Jordan Smith, Karl Maul, Liam Gava, Nigel Menezes Seated: Wyatt Bicknell, Lachlan Kafer, Miss Kate McIlroy, Elliot Fabris, Raphael Canty Absent: Corey De Zoysa

Year 7 and 8 Debating

How many different Lasallians have passed through the High St. gates over the past 100 years? Given that our original enrolment in 1912 was 54 and we currently have 1,243 students, could you come up with a reasonable estimate?

This was one of the questions that our students pondered over during the recent Mathematics Week festivities.

Other highlights included three key guest speakers; — Mr Simon Pampena (pictured right and below), the current Australian Ambassador for Mathematics — Dr Marty Ross, a self-proclaimed “mathematical nomad” who enjoys smashing calculators and writing his “Maths Masters” column for The Age — Mr Simon James, a lecturer in Mathematics from Deakin University.

The theme for the week was to simply “Make Maths Cool”. Whilst Australians are extremely competitive, and in some cases even dominant on the world sporting arena, it is a sad reality that we are falling behind in the area of mathematics. This is in some part due to the fact that fewer students are taking on the more difficult senior mathematical studies (Methods and Specialist).

Why is this? Is it because the average Australian views mathematics as something abstract or beyond the realm of those without a PhD? Is it, dare I say it, not “cool” to enjoy mathematics? I am sure that you would never openly admit that you were never good at reading, but why is it so common to hear a “grown up” freely admit that they were never any good at mathematics?

Mathematics needs a re-branding. We all use it, we all need it and we all should be proud to state: “Maths is cool”.

Mr Luke Martin

Standing: Liam Fernadez, Edison Nguyen, Shiroy Fernando Seated: Todd Phillips, Miss Kate McIlroy, Cain Whitehead, Ben Morgan

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Year 11 Retreats

There is something about taking time away in an atmosphere that stimulates people to listen, rest, talk and refresh. This kind of experience can be therapeutic for tired bodies and frazzled nerves, especially our Year 11 students nearing the end of their year,xz about to move into their final year of studies at De La Salle. The Retreat at the Syndal Baptist Conference Centre was an informal time of sharing together in fellowship, inspiration, recreation, and spiritual growth.

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The Blue & None were as defiant as this year’s Blue and Gold Presentation Set. It is with great pleasure that I can report that we were able to pull off the presentation in a stunningly classy manner as (I am sure everyone present for the training sessions will admit) it was a surprise. Nevertheless, we strode out onto the set and made it a Mother’s day few mums will forget.

Close to 60 couples danced that night, even bringing up their mothers and fathers for a Waltz. It was a spectacular night, and lived up to everyone’s expectations of the Centenary Year Ball.

Well done Mrs Joy Bew, Mrs Susan Bollard and all the members of the Presentation Set. The mothers, grandmothers and aunties all received a special present — a rose and special memento gift bag. These tokens ensured that the night was more heartfelt, complementing the DVD record of the event.

The ball is a prestigious annual event, a highlight of the College calendar and well known in surrounding schools. It was well worth the early Sunday morning sessions.

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The Year 12 Formal The Year 12 2012 Centenary Formal, at ‘Lincoln of Toorak’ was a fantastic night! What better way to celebrate the end of Semester 1. After several months of organization, the night finally arrived.

It was time to put on our best suits for the Brownlow-themed event. The elegant guests descended from their chauffeured limos and double-decker party buses, and sashayed to their seats.

To begin the night’s dancing, our very own ‘Disco Dooze’ showed us a few of his moves, and from then on, you just couldn’t stop the beat. In keeping with the Brownlow tradition, many awards were presented in the typical ‘3 votes style’, all of which were proudly named after teachers, such as The Mr Fegan Sharpest Dressed and many more other colourful affiliations. The food was exceptional, the night ran smoothly, and all the boys (and teachers) were very well behaved. It was a night to remember.

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The College Staff

The College Leaders

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The “Veterans” in 2012

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The Beginning — 2004

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Back Row: Joshua Vitacca, Jackson Wheeler, Jake Krelle, Adam Okurowski Third Row: Lachlan Miles, Costa Manaveris, Kevin Duong, Marcus Spyrou, Jordan Wilson, Alexander Stott, Rosario Iannucci Second Row: Daniel Ryan, Joseph Maccora, Jack Kroussoratis, Rhyard Sahely, Fraser Nelson, David Steel, Mike Chen Seated: Patrick Vella, Aaron Gross, Hayden McKertish, Jordan Porozny, Justin Yuan, Charles Haley, Andrew Rappos Mr Terry Atkins Mrs Mary Thomas

Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre In 2012, the dedicated staff of the Mary MacKillop Enhancement Centre (MMEC) have worked consistently with students with special learning 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, St Mary of the Cross, 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 specialist teachers: Mrs Gemma Austin, Mrs Eve McLellan, Mrs Jacinta Ryan, Mrs Carmel Dwyer, Mrs Christine Thompson, and Br Lawrence King; and Learning Support Officers: Mrs Karen Tillotson, Ms Michele O’Mahoney, Mrs Jackie McKinnon, Ms Muriel West, Mrs Freda Siomos, Mrs Gabrielle Windley, Mrs Melanie Livera, and Mr Christopher Windley. This team of dedicated educators works with students who have intellectual, social, emotional, physical or severe language needs, across all year levels from Primary to Year 12. I wish to thank my fantastic team for their caring dedication, perseverance and professionalism as they work to enhance the lives of our students.

Each member of the team collaborates with staff and parents to identify and facilitate the individual learning needs of the students. Regular Programme 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 student learning and maximize effective teaching. Many other PSG meetings also occur for students who are identified with special needs.

The Literacy Support classes continued again this year, with four groups at Years 7 and 8, and two groups at Year 9 and 10, with a total enrolment of 93 students.

These students have experienced the expertise of the MMEC teaching staff in assisting them to improve their literacy skills. In the Primary area, Mrs Gemma Austin again worked with small groups of students in the General Language Skills classes to help improve their literacy skills. This proved extremely successful and productive.

The Numeracy Support Programme, which was Back Row (left to right): Melanie Livera, Michele O’Mahoney, Gabrielle Windley, Eve McLellan, initiated in 2008, continued Freda Siomos, Jacinta Ryan, Karen Tillotson throughout Years 7, 8 and 9.

Front Row (left to right): Jackie McKinnon, Chris Windley, Kathie Holmes, Muriel West, Gemma Austin, Students who were nomiChristine Thompson Absent: Carmel Dwyer, Br Lawrence King nated by their Mathematics teacher as needing assisI would like to take this opportunity to recognize tance, and those identified through the Allwell testthe contribution of Br Lawrence (who retired from ing, were given the opportunity to withdraw from one teaching during this year) to the MMEC department, period of Religious Education each week to work with to the students with whom he worked, and to the Br Lawrence for Semester 1 and Mr Chris Windley College staff. His quiet, steadfast and supportive for Semester 2, to enhance their Maths skills. This presence was a blessing and comfort for many. He programme was delivered to 45 students. Congratu“touched the hearts” of the students he worked with lations to Chris for graduating as a Teacher, and gainin the Numeracy Support classes, as well as educating his registration. ing their minds. As a staff member, his professional demeanour was an inspirational example of living the This year, we introduced the writing of Individual Lasallian teachings and ethos of St John Baptist de Learning Plans (I.L.P.s) for students on a modified La Salle. Br Lawrence was generous with his time, programme. This is a mandated directive from the whether he was taking photos at sporting events, or Catholic Education Office for students who receive a meeting with students at the end of the school day. differentiated curriculum. These students also reHe enjoyed the interactions with staff and students ceive a Descriptor report which highlights the areas alike, especially if the topic was his beloved Swans! in which they have succeeded, and also areas for Thank you, Br Lawrence, for your dedication, support improvement. and friendship. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, safe travels and may God bless you always.

Mrs Kathie Holmes MMEC Coordinator.

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The Year 12 Farewell Roast Breakfast

One of the rituals of Year 12 graduating class at De La Salle College is sharing breakfast together in the P.A.C. before going to their final Graduation Assembly. As is usual their Homeroom teachers serve their students while they are entertained by a jovial and relentless ‘roasting’ delivered by their peers. This year was no exception with hilarity courtesy Hayden McKertish and Damon Grant.

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The Valedictory Dinner The graduating Year 12 students, their teachers and their parents gathered at Caulfield for their graduating dinner in October.

These photos tell the story of a memorable evening.

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Student Wellbeing Team Student Wellbeing Team The team has changed members and has also operated differently this year. A range of students from years 7–12 have comprised the team: Tom Martin (Year 5), Nick Paspaliaris (Year 6), Ben O’Shea and Nick Byrden (Year 7), Will Mackie (year 9), and Hayden McKertish (Year 12). These students have assisted with parent evenings and have spoken both publicly and personally to assembled parents. Their frankness, openness, public speaking skills and time have been appreciated by many. The core of what these boys presented has been uploaded to Moodle via the Student Wellbeing link.

Parent Education Evenings Three parent education evenings were offered this year. The first, for parents new to De La Salle, dealt with the obvious issue of “transition”. The second on the topic of “resilience” attempted to present to parents just how important it is to constantly ask not “what can I change to assist my son”, but “how can I assist my son to change”. The third evening was conducted in partnership with the Cybersafety Commit-

tee and featured Susan McLean, an ex-police officer of 27 years’ standing, and a well known expert in the area of cybersafety and young people. She presented a potent message and provided parents and students a greater understanding of how to keep safe online and how they can make wise decisions when online.

Many of the topics that I have addressed over the years have been compiled into a book published recently: “Boys and the f-word” — essentially, a book for parents of teenage boys.

Counselling We welcomed Maree Keel this year, working at the Kinnoull Campus three days per week.

Individual counselling on both campuses saw boys present with issues such as family Mr Pascal Rohan and Maree Keel dysfunction, the death of loved ones, social discomfort, anger management, trauma, anxiety, esteem issues and mood disorders. The service is well used and there is rarely an un-booked period for counsellors.

Group-work Whilst the greater number of appointments are individual appointments, there is an amount of group work done where four or five boys gather with the counsellor. In such cases, boys undergoing similar life experiences are offered the support and insights of fellow students ­— and this is indeed part of the therapy. The groups running in 2012 included four social skills groups and a diabetes support group.

Standing: Will Mackie (Year 9), Mr Pascal Rohan, Hayden McKertish (Year 12) Seated: Tom Martin (Year 5), Nick Byrden (Year 7), Nick Paspaliaris (Year 6) Absent: Ben O’Shea (Year 8)

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Medussa and Abla Medussa is a fifteen-year-old female and Abla is a ten-year -old female. They are snakes and live in my office (indeed, both have spent their entire lives in my office). They play an important part in counselling ­­— these calm and gracious reptiles can be therapeutic (and they add a good deal of hilarity to interactions with parents and staff members!).

… and I am always delighted and inspired by the courage of the many boys and young men who present for counselling. Counselling is not an easy process/experience. It requires a great deal of honesty, transparency and trust. This, of course, means that the student leaves himself vulnerable … and we all know just how awkward and exposing vulnerability feels.

And so those who present for counselling are “gutsy”.

It is heartening to see boys confront that which binds them, and to move from a position of debilitation to a more empowered way of being. The growth that some of our boys experience is to be honoured and commended. In this I am reminded of the words of the great writer, essayist and social critic, Henry David Thoreau: “How significant that the rich, black mud of our dead stream produces the water-lily, — out of that fertile slime springs this spotless purity!

It is remarkable that those flowers which are most emblematic of purity should grow in the mud.”

To all our counselling boys and young men I say: “Stand tall … take a bow”.

Mr Pascal Rohan Director of Student Wellbeing

De La Salle Parents’ Network Once again we started the year with our very successful Welcome Pizza Night. Many new parents come and have a chance to meet other parents from their son’s Homeroom. The evening was a great success and many new friendships were formed.

The emphasis of this year was the Centenary Celebrations and we put our usual Network commitments on the back-burner so we could give our full support to the numerous functions that were held throughout the year.

I was fortunate enough to be asked to join the Centenary Organizing Committee and spent the last 18 months getting to know the other committee members and be part of planning the hugely successful functions that have been held this year.

At each of these functions, the Parent Network was heavily involved by providing a never-ending supply of enthusiastic volunteers who assisted with setting up, decorating, serving, directing, selling (and the hated job of tidying up!).

One of the big pluses for the year was the establishment of a Class Representative list. With Clare Boek’s invaluable help in establishing the initial contact, a group of 40 parents emailed or rang the school community to encourage them to form tables for the Centenary Dinner. On the night we had 180

current parents attend and I know from speaking to as many as possible that the night was thoroughly enjoyed.

Our finances were given a healthy boost by Br Paul generously giving us all the proceeds from the Centenary Raffle. More than $17,000 was raised. The 1st and 3rd prize was won by existing school families with 2nd prize going to a staff member.

At our AGM we were able to donate $25,000 to the school for the Tiverton Garden project which brings the total to $65,000 over the last three years. No mean feat in this economic climate.

My job is made so much easier with the support of a small but dedicated committee. This was evident at the beginning of this year when I unexpectedly had to go back to Perth for four months. To all of you who stepped up and ran things, my thanks.

Never a year should go by without Trish Woodman being singled out for her support and guidance. Her absence for two months on long service was an interesting time, with yours truly pretending to know how to work the dishwasher in the PAC centre and adding enough powder to have froth billowing from the dreaded machine for the next 10 cycles.

Br Paul has been his usual self, with his calm demeanour and unlimited knowledge. Our thanks.

Back to normal in 2013, with the existing friendly faces and hopefully new ones.

My thanks to you all.

Mrs Virginia Fairchild

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Pathways

VCAL

Our Pathways team 2012 consisted of Carmel Smart (Careers), Caroline Fitzpatrick (VET) and Kerry Martin (VCAL). Of course many of our roles were inter-connected and it was the strength of this team which gave our students so many opportunities to explore their interests, to match their abilities with possibilities, and to choose courses/subjects which would give them the direction that they were looking for to help them pursue excellence.

The Pathways team always has the interests of the boys at the centre of their work. In 2012 however, two significant developments have occurred which may change the way we need to work in Pathways in the future. The first development was the decision by the Victorian Pathways Team: Ms Kerry Martin, Ms Carmel Smart and Ms Caroline Fitzpatrick Government to reduce funding to the TAFE sector. This will have a flow-on effect in 2013.

Each student then receives a 20 page personal Funding has also been cut to VCAL programmes in career guidance report. This report describes his schools but improved in programmes for VCAL at abilities, his career interests, his personality and his the TAFE level. It is expected that many TAFES will learning style. Parents, student and the career adviincrease their fees for courses in 2013. sor meet to discuss the results of the report and apply As most of the De La Salle exiting students would be the recommendations to the selection of subjects for expected to start vocational education at Certificate a VCE or VCAL programme for that student.

4, or higher, it is apparent that vocational education Feedback from students and parents has been most will require a significant financial contribution from the positive with participants saying that the Report student. helped them feel good about their progress and The other significant developassisted them to identify clearly their strengths and ment for our Pathways team interests. More importantly, the Report assisted them has been the introduction of when selecting their senior programme at De La Salle the Morrisby Report for Year for 2013.

10 students. It is an elective Ms Carmel Smart programme for students. This Pathways Coordinator is a comprehensive, vocational report compiled following more than three hours of testing.

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In 2012, 28 students participated in the College’s VCAL programme at Intermediate, (Year 11) and Senior (Year 12), levels. Eleven Senior VCAL students graduated to take up apprenticeships or vocational pathways at TAFE in 2013. Three Intermediate students have been doing a fully-funded Traineeship with Reece Plumbing and one senior student was doing a School Based Apprenticeship with a builder.

During the year students were involved in a range of integrated and applied programmes. As part of their VCAL programme students must study a VET Study and this year these included Building and Construction, Horticulture, Media, Elecrotechnology and Hospitality.

The Year 11 VCAL students also completed VETs in Theatre Production and Events Management and Small Business and Innovation. This allowed the boys to work closely with the Drama Department assisting in back-stage and front-of-house activities at the College’s productions. As part of the Small Business course, the boys set up and ran a ‘virtual’ business called, Wheels 4 Trades, which sold new and used cars online. As ‘virtual’ employees they worked in Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and Administration roles. During the year the business turned over more then $100,000. De La Salle would like to thank MacDonald’s in East

VET Malvern for their generous sponsorship of the Virtual Enterprise.

MacDonald’s donated $2,000 to fund the online registration of the small business with Virtual Enterprise Australia.

As well as their VET Studies, VCAL students undertake School-based classes and Structured Workplace Learning (SWL). In 2012, Intermediate VCAL students had three school-based class days, one VET day and one SWL day. At the senior level, students had two class-based days, one VET day and two SWL days. This allowed students to develop a routine and to make a transition between school and work.

VCAL students also completed the following short courses during the year: • Barista Course • White Card • Responsible Serving of Alcohol • First Aid • Scaffolding • Safe Driver Programme • Tritactics Programme • Trial a Trade Thank you to the dedicated VCAL teachers and staff who have worked with the boys throughout the year.

Ms Kerry Martin VCAL Coordinator

Year 10...there are no limits to your future pathways!

Year 10 is always an exciting year for our young men at De La Salle College because during this year they begin to make some conscious choices about their future pathways.

They also start to take control of where their learning may be taking them in the future.

This year our Year 10’s did this with their Morrisby report.

Through optional engagement in testing and subsequent discussion and interpretation of their individual report, boys were able to determine what might be their preferred subjects/course(s) through senior years which would lead them to their desired options after VCE or VCAL. Some Year 10’s found their core programme in Years 7–10 not to their liking or ability and had begun to struggle with the more traditional subjects. So some options were created for a small group of students to follow a Semester Pathway course in a workrelated area, such as a trade or engineering, media

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or furniture making, enabling them to better determine their suitability for a programme in Year 11.

To assist parents with the opportunities in the VET programme (also part of the VCE programme), a PACTS programme (Parents as Career and Transition Support) was conducted by the Pathways team in the College. Parents came together with the Pathways teachers to learn how to support their sons when they came to them for guidance and support.

The College supports a wide variety of subjects and specialities in our curriculum to provide the best we can for all students. VET subjects contribute to the ATAR and are to be appreciated as a recognized alternative to a traditional subject. They are an integral part of VCE and many of our students performed very successfully with their ATAR in 2012 as a result of their excellent results in their VET subject.

Mrs Caroline Fitzpatrick VET Coordinator

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ACC Sport 2012 With 2012 being the College Centenary Year, we were hoping that we would celebrate this great milestone with as much DLS sporting success as possible.

After fielding close to 50 ACC Sports Teams from Years 7–12, we managed to win 4 ACC Premierships.

Our Champion Teams were: Year 8 Football (“Back to Back” Premierships), Year 7A Basketball, Year 9B Basketball and Junior Golf. Outside of ACC Competition, we won the Weightlifting Sport and Recreation Cup for the second consecutive year and it was particularly ‘uplifting’ as the event was staged in the DLS Gym. Whilst we maintained our place in Division 1 of ACC Swimming in Term 1, we only managed to ‘tread water’ at the 2012 Carnival finishing in 5th place for the second year in a row. We do have some talented swimmers, but we really need to improve our overall swimming ‘depth’.

We participated in Division 2 ACC Athletics for the first time in the history of the College in our Centenary Year which wasn’t really a fairy tale script. Whilst we were not able to make an immediate exit from Division 2 in finishing a clear second to St Joseph’s, Geelong, our team effort, enthusiasm and performance was much better than last year. We had 14 team members win individual events and DLS won three out of six 4 x 100m Relays. We will be joined by our ‘Brothers by the beach’ in Division 2 next year so at least the 2013 ACC Athletics Division 2 Carnival should be a classic “Lasallian Showdown”!

Towards the end of Term 3, our ACC Cross Country Team had hopes of improving upon their 3rd placing from last year. Despite another honest and determined team effort, we are still ‘jogging on the spot’ after this year’s ACC Carnival behind St Bede’s and St Bernard’s. Although we were clearly ahead of the other three schools in Division 1 and had many topten event place getters, the challenge for our 60 runners next year is to ‘run past’ at least one of the Top Two schools in 2013.

Our strong involvement in ACC Sport and other sporting activities would not be possible without the willingness of the staff who coach and manage our many sporting teams. I sincerely thank all of the teachers for their time, effort and enthusiasm for the ACC Sport programme at De La, which is of such great benefit to the boys.

Special thanks to Simon Brown and Tom Curry, the Sports Assistants, who have not only coached ACC Teams but been integral to the organization and coordination of all things sport at De La. As we are all aware, Mr Peter Riordan is leaving De La after 12 years of loyal, committed and passionate service at the College. Peter has not just been a fine leader for both students and staff in this time but a great supporter of the ACC Sport programme.

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Year 10 and Senior levels. In order to improve upon our 4 ACC Premierships next year, we need all of our ACC Teams to include not only our best sportsmen but committed, determined and enthusiastic De La boys who are passionate about the College being as successful in sport as possible.

Peter Harte Director of Sport

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Swimming Squad We have managed to ‘tread water’ for another year and did increase our overall aggregate score. All 30 De La Salle Boys represented our College very well and there were some fine individual performances which are hightlighted below: Matthew Northage (Year 12H) 1st — Open Freestyle A in a time of 25.12 (ACC Record 25.07) 1st — Open Backstroke A 2nd — Open Butterfly A Matt broke the De La Salle records in each of these events.

Lachlan Miles — Captain (Year 12D) 2nd — Open Backstroke B Tom Wilkes (Year 11R) 2nd — 16 Years Freestyle B Josh Tyquin (Year 10S) 1st — 16 Years Breastroke B Brodie Muller (Year 9J) 2nd — 15 Years Breastroke B Open 200m Medley Relay — 2nd Harrison Tailby (Year 11H) Patrick Kemp (Year 12S) Lachlan Miles (Year 12D) Matthew Northage (Year 12H) Open 200m Freestyle Relay — 1st Lachlan Miles (Year 12D) Harrison Tailby (Year 11H) Peter Clinch (Year 12S) Matthew Northage (Year 12H) 16 Years 200m Freestyle Relay — 2nd Joshua Tyquin (Year 10S) Aiden Shallue (Year 10R) Thomas Wilkes (Year 11R) William Rennie (Year 10B) Placings 2012 1st — St Bernard’s, 2nd — Mazenod, 3rd — St. Bede’s, 4th — Whitefriars, 5th — De La Salle, 6th — St Joseph’s, Geelong, 7th — Parade

Back Row: T. Connolly, T. Wilkes, J. Tyquin, M. Tutty, J. Caton, L. Pezet, M. Northage, H. Tailby, L. O’Callaghan, A. Shallue, B. Muller, L. Brzeski Middle Row: W. Rennie, D. Spicer, P. Clinch, L. Miles (Captain), P. Kemp, L. Cha Kneeling: N. Ponissi, S. Young, H. Gill, C. Aitken, C. Lewis, M. Petit, K. Williams, R. Tallarico, J. Saddington, S. O’Callaghan Sitting: J. Gardiner, F. McCormack, L. Kelliher, L. Collins, N. McFarlane Absent: J Devine

It has been many years since DLS has won the Open 200m Freestyle Relay. It was not only the final event of a long Carnival but clearly the most exciting event on the night, with Matthew Northage swimming the last leg of the relay to overtake the St Bernard’s swimmer in the closing stages to record a memorable DLS victory!

Our 2012 Team was strongly supported by our very loud and lively Cheer Squad and many other past and present students along with parents.

Thank you to the staff who attended on the night to support the team and special thanks to Mrs Fitzpatrick who spent four hours pool-side as an official.

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We have really gathered some great enthusiasm and momentum in the DLS Swimming Squad late in 2011 and early in 2012 and this is due in no small part to the time, effort and dedication of the ACC Swimming Staff: Oscar Carlson, Chris Windley, Gab Windley, Simon Brown and Tom Curry.

We are hoping to resume training again soon in preparation for the 2013 ACC Swimming Carnival.

There is little rest for a ‘De La Swimmer’!

Mr Peter Harte Sports Coordinator

ACC Athletics

Back Row: T. Brasher, J. Grooby, Z. Hellyer, L. Murray, N. Perry, J. Hall, N. Curwood, S. Brennan-Smith Row 3: L. O’Neill, Z. Hawker, S. Michael, M. Beadman, A. Di Medio, L. Lymbouris, A. Walker, M. Holmes, J. Toniolo, B. Maynard, L. Walker, A. Giuliani, J. Khoury, N. Catrice, L. Chai, L. Carracher, J. Dennehy, C. Stewart, J. Doree, M. Rogers.

Row 2: D. Leone, L. O’Callaghan, P. Pepes, J. Pulvirenti, C. Ghersi, J. Lugo, L. Murphy, N. Watson-Munro, L. Harris, L. Bisognin, M. Aquino, L. Knowles, Z. Spencer (Captain), N. Evans Front: A. Lalande, J. Gava, D. Tesoriero, C. Haley (Vice-Captain), A. Indovino, J. Higgins, L. Farrell

ACC Athletics 2012 The ACC Athletics Carnival was held on Wednesday March 28th at the new Albert Park Athletics Centre.

We had 54 students selected to represent De La Salle on this day from a training squad of well over 100 members.

All team members represented the College with pride and competed with determination and spirit.

After being relegated to Division 2 following last year’s Carnival, we were hoping that 2012 would be our first and last year in this Division. However, despite a much improved team performance this year, we fell 37.5 points behind St Joseph’s Geelong at the end of the Carnival to finish in 2nd place out of 5 schools in Division 2.

There were some fine individual performances from our De La Salle Team Members and congratulations to the following students for winning their respective events at the ACC Carnival: Zach Spencer – Senior 100m Jack Gava – Senior 1500m Lachlan Knowles – Senior 800m Justin Hall – Senior Shot Put Nick Curwood – Senior Triple Jump Charles Stewart – Senior Discus Alex Di Medio – Under 17 Hurdles, 100m, 200m and 400m James Dennehy – Under 17 Triple Jump Thaao Siriopoulos – Under 17 Shot Put 126

Nik Perry – Under 16 400m Nick Catrice – Under 15 1500m Zac Hellyer – Under 15 Triple Jump Mack Beadman – Under 14 100m and 200m Lachlan Harris – Under 13 100m Our 4 x 100m Relay Teams all performed very well towards the end of the day with DLS winning three out of the six age group relays: Under 13 Nick Watson-Munro Leon Lymbouris Dom Tesoriero Lachlan Harris

Under 14 Chris Ghersi Sam Michael Liam Murphy Mack Beadman Under 15 Jesse Toniolo Julien Khoury Andrew Walker Liam Bisognin We also managed to bring home some silverware for our trophy cabinet by winning the Senior Cup (Under 17 and Senior Age Groups). Whilst our Senior Team was narrowly beaten by St Joseph’s Geelong, our Under 17 Team won their age group quite convincingly to deliver the Senior Cup to DLS. The team was ably led by Zach Spencer (Captain) and Charlie Haley (Vice-Captain). Both of these Senior boys led the team superbly on and off the track and I thank them for their leadership.

The training squad was most fortunate to have the assistance of many staff members throughout our training period and I sincerely thank the following members of the ACC Athletics Coaching Staff for their time and effort: Mick Ryan, Lucy Neil, Andrew Wozencroft, Simon Brown, Peter Larsen, Chris Martin, Luke Martin, Tom Curry, David Alexander, and Ray Leetham.

Special thanks again this year to Damien O’Shea (ex-DLS student and current parent) for his valuable assistance with our sprinters and great athletics knowledge and expertise.

Winning three out of six relays is testimony to the great work done by Damien!

We certainly hoped to be back in Division 1 for 2013 but we were simply beaten by a better team on the day. Our overall team effort and enthusiasm was a vast improvement on last year and we now look forward to winning Division 2 this coming year.

Our Lasallian relatives from Mentone join us in Division 2 Athletics in 2013 so the challenge remains for us to return to our rightful place in Division 1 ACC Athletics!

Mr Peter Harte Director of Sport

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Senior Tennis who defeated our 2011 side 8 rubbers to 4. Once again we showed improvement from last year, with the match going down to the final doubles set. It ended at 6 rubbers all, with Mazenod emerging victorious by just 5 games. The match at No 1 saw Chris Murphy in a titanic struggle on the fast courts at Monash University against A.Turleski and he held a set point before losing 8-9.

Standing: Mr G. Lawler, C. Stewart, A. Russo, C. Wilson, C. Murphy, Mr N. Stewart Despite having lost both our opening Seated: J. Rate (Captain), S. Galgani, E. Holden, M. Stephens, M. McMahon matches, we felt that our side was much stronger than before, and a favourable draw The De La Salle 2012 ACC Senior Tennis Team for the rest of the season gave us belief that we kicked off their season on February 1st, eager to could still make the top four and reach the finals. Our perform better than last year’s team who finished 6th third round match-up was CBC, St Kilda, one of the with only two wins. The opener was against reignweaker sides of the competition. The team played ing premiers Whitefriars, who blitzed last year’s strongly and won all 12 rubbers — a comprehensive team 10 rubbers to 2. Being early in the season, the victory. A week later we travelled to the courts at team needed some tweaking, but a spirited first-up Chadstone Tennis Club to face Salesian College in performance saw us go down 7 rubbers to 5 — a what would turn out to be a tight battle. Salesian had commendable effort. The next match had us playsome very strong players in the top half of their team, ing last year’s 2nd placed team, Mazenod College, but we worked hard all day in the heat and came out with a 9 game victory. This win put us at two wins and two losses, still outside the top four two-thirds of the way through the season. A bye in round 5 gave us four points, putting us tied for 4th with St Bernard’s and Parade with one week left.

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had made the finals, something which the Senior Team has not achieved for many years. The semi-final was a tough assignment — a trip to Donvale to once again face Whitefriars on their home courts for a spot in the Grand Final. The confidence of the team was high; we believed our team had improved a lot since the first week and that we had the talent to ‘take down’ the minor premiers. We fought hard in the sweltering heat but despite some close games, the sets didn’t fall our way, and we were defeated 8 rubbers to 4, a brave effort. Chris had another high standard battle against the competition’s dominant player before losing 5-8.

Whilst it was a disappointing way to end the season, it was a highly successful one, achieving 3rd place after the Finals and the boys should be proud of what they achieved in the Centennial Year.

A special mention to our number 1 player, Chris Murphy, who faced the best players every week and gave it his best shot. Despite winning 2 of his 6 singles matches, he managed to make the ACC Team of the Year — a fantastic effort. Thanks to all the Year 12 boys who have spent two years in the team: Chris Murphy, Alex Stott, Antonio Russo, Charles Stewart and Connor Wilson. Thanks also to the Year 11 boys who were behind our great improvement this year: Steve Galgani, Max Stephens, Elliott Holden and Michael McMahon. Last but not least, thank you to our great coaches: Mr Graeme Lawler and Mr Norm Stewart, who spent countless hours with the team, offering wise words and leading us well.

James Rate Captain (The Coaches would like to commend James for his leadership — he inspired the team with his determination, tenacity, poise and tactical finesse.)

Year 9 Tennis

Year 10 Tennis

Standing: N. Amon, N. Stamboultgis D. Constantineas, N. Catrice, Mr M. Ryan Sitting: E. Hamilton, H. Brown, L. Kafer, C. De Zoysa, L. Phillips

A. Cowan , T. Walsh, J. McLoughlin, J. Sharry (Captain), E. Hirst, N. Papamiltiades, Mr N. Stewart (Coach) Sitting: J. Trenerry (Vice-Captain), J. Rowe, J. Vance, C.Clarke, G. Ktenas, L. Andreas-Marino, Q. Deluca

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Year 9 Tennis The Tennis Team try-outs commenced with a flood of interest. It was good to see so many students keen to represent De La Salle in the ACC Competition. After a series of playoffs, natural attrition and students’ genuine desire to train and be part of the tennis team produced a squad of enthusiastic players.

The season commenced with solid wins against Parade College, Whitefriars, and a washout with St Bernard’s.

However, better teams Mazenod and St Bede’s were too strong, and saw us finish the season in third position. The team consisted of very motivated and committed players including Nick Catrice who won the Most Valuable Player award for his dedication and commitment. In the same ilk, Lachlan Kafer displayed similar characteristics. The team was represented by Corey De Zoysa, who is an excellent tennis player, and also Dean Constantine, Enzo Hamilton, Leigh Phillips, Nathan Stamboulotgis, Nick Amon, and Henry Brown.

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Standing: A. Marino, P. Haines, C. Northey, M. Marguglio, E. Nguyen Seated: A. Palumbo, P. Hounihan, C. Punshon, N. Gourgoulis, S. De Stefanis, M. Barclay

Year 7 Tennis

Standing: C. Monaco, A. Martuccio, J. Bruce-Smith, C. Groves, W. Callaghan, W. Barnes, A. Tzimas, Seated: C. Zagon-Davies, P. Frencken, R. Tsiavis, Ms J. Dickson, C. Day, B. Northey, F. Parton.

1st Cricket XI

Standing: W. Agar, J. Howard, J. Hall, J. Watts, S. Harrington, H. Curtis, L. Hay Seated: S. Anderson, C. Haley, M. Fabris (Captain), L. Holmes, T. Keys Absent: M. Dumbleton, H. Zaia

The 2012 ACC season left the team with a feeling of ‘what might have been’. Our overall ladder finish of 5th was probably a harsh reflection of our talents.

We began the season with a very narrow loss to the eventual champion St Bede’s. Our middle-order partnership between Matt Dumbleton and James Howard gave us a competitive total. We just failed to defend, getting beaten in the final over. We bounced back hard against Salesian in game two, scoring an eight wicket win at home, with Harry Zaia combining with Will Agar (51 not out) to see us home.

Round 3 saw our best win of the season, against eventual runner up Whitefriars out in Donvale. Outstanding batting from Sam Anderson ensured us a competitive total, ‘Ando’ unlucky to fall on 49. The ‘Friars’ looked to be cruising to victory early before some tight bowling from Louis Holmes and Justin Hall and high-pressure fielding led by Charlie Haley and Hamish Curtis saw them collapse and De La claim the victory.

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The next fixture provided the pivotal game of our season, playing 2011 Runner Up St Joseph’s, Geelong in Geelong. We looked to be in the box seat with three overs to play, due largely to a great opening spell from Lachie Hay followed by some crafty spin bowling from Tom Keys. Unfortunately some huge hitting from their lower order saw us again fall short in the final over. With our hopes of a place in the final now slim, we had to keep winning and hope that results fell our way. We managed to defeat Mazenod comfortably the next week, leaving us three wins and two losses. Unfortunately other results meant we could no longer make the final, and the final two games saw a number of changes to the team and some disappointing losses.

Overall, we know that when we played our best cricket, we could match it with the best teams, but unfortunately we didn’t perform consistently enough to give ourselves a chance.

Thanks to all the guys in the team, especially ViceCaptain Charlie Haley and Deputy-Vice Louis Holmes. Thanks also to Mr Peter Larsen and Mr Tom Curry for coaching us.

A special thank you to Mr Martin Rhoden for his continual coaching work with the De La Cricket Department, especially for making the effort to get down and support us. It was greatly appreciated by all involved.

Miles Fabris Captain

Year 8 Cricket

Year 10 Cricket

Standing: Mr T. Hogan, B. Mancal, R. D’Souza, O. Milner, K. Bianco, J. Galbraith, J. Cooke, C. Blaskett, Mr W. Walker Sitting: S. Athaide, M. Brown, W. Agar, T. Brasher, D. Kelly, R. Sheehy, T. Fidock

Year 10 Cricket Our cricketers worked hard in the 6-game ACC season. The boys played with courage and determination hammering over 1,000 runs, more than any other team in the competition. Our position on the ladder did not reflect the true talent of the team.

We congratulate all the boys who sacrificed valuable time to compete and represent the school at ACC level. Your Lasallian spirit was appreciated by all.

Mr Warren Walker Coach

Year 9 Cricket

Standing: J. Lee, M. Holmes, M. Simons, P. Cook, R. Cadman, J. Devine, Mr K. Stokes Sitting: O. Laker, D. Melissinos, J. Bartholomeusz, E. Fabris, W. Kelly, X. Wigg, J. Zaia

Year 7 Cricket

Standing: J. Higgins, O. Hart, J. Brasher, U. Urban, M. O’Connor, C. McGaw, S. Emberton, L. Harris, G. Barns (Coach) Seated: A. Trusler, T. Shannon, J. Caruso, B. Paine, M. Tyquin, H. Swift, C. Gerny, S. Swift

Standing: L. Manakis, T. Fierenzi, N. Grooby, M. Rogers, K. Vasudevan, J. La Grua, Mr P. Larsen Seated: L. Bulman, L. Kelliher, L. Cummins, Z. Grundmann-Perera, K. Horsnell, T. Bruce, W. Trewella

Year 7 Cricket Cricket is a game that requires patience, keen powers of concentration, guile and subtlety.

While the Year 7 team of 2012 did not necessarily employ all these qualities in every match in which they played, they revealed moments of them, and often in spectacular fashion. Who will ever forget Jordan Brasher’s flaying of the St Bede’s bowling attack in weather conditions reminiscent of a wild day on the Shetland Islands? What about Charlie McGaw’s bludgeoning of the St Bernard’s attack in the last game of the season on St Bernard’s home patch? These are but two moments of a season which didn’t bring premiership glory, but plenty of memorable cricket and wonderful camaraderie. Ben “Mr Cricket” Paine, ably assisted by Lachlan Harris, led the side with panache and creativity. Jack Higgins opened the batting in unorthodox but productive fashion. Innovative cricket, comradeship and egalitarianism were the hallmarks of this worthy outfit. Hats off to you boys!

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ACC Golf Junior Champions 2012

ACC Senior Golf

N. Leontaritis, L. Kelliher, S. Balthazaar, T. Walkear (Captain), N. Cooney, P. Hounihan, B. Paine, O. Smith and D. McCarthy

L. Kelliher, C. Stewart, T. Walkear, S. Balthazaar, D. Loton,C. Lewis, S. Delgorge, J. Vitacca, N. Leontaritis, M. Doran, L. Pezet

The Junior Golf Team, led by Tom Walkear travelled to Werribee Golf Course and were victorious in the ACC Junior Golf Championship. The weather wasn’t conducive to high scoring as it was a wet and windy day. Our side scored consistently in the difficult conditions without any golfer really blowing out badly on their score card. Our best score for the day was our Captain, Tom Walkear with an 84. Tom was also our De La Junior Golf Master winner as well.

At the end of the round of 18 holes, the top six scores from each team of eight players are added up and the lowest aggregate score was declared the winner. It was a wonderful victory by one shot over St Bernard’s, Essendon. Our team was Tom Walkear, Shannon Balthazaar, Nick Cooney, David McCarthy, Nick Leontaritis, Oliver Smith, Pat Hamilton, Ben Paine and Liam Kelliher (reserve).

The majority of our side was made up of Year 7 and 8 students who will have another two or three years to play Junior Golf. The future looks bright, and golf is alive and well at De La. Mr Peter Crellin Junior Golf Coordinator

At the crack of dawn the Senior ACC Golf team was travelling once again to Northern Golf Club for the annual championship. Our rivals St Bede’s, who have won 25 out of the last 27 titles, came prepared with a strong team as did St Bernard’s, who arrived with a young and talented side. As we were the only other successful College in ACC history aiming for our third consecutive win, our hopes were high on the long bus trip out to the venue.

After many training sessions and practice rounds, the eight man team was primed and ready for battle against the five other Division 1 schools. The top six scores of the eight man team are added together to give a team total which is then used to calculate the overall winner. With early morning rain and freezing conditions, many players — including those in the De La camp — found themselves over par early.

Josh Vitacca, the veteran of the team playing his eighth championship, recorded our lowest score, firing a five over par 77. Scores were Doug Loton 79, Charles Stewart 82, Liam Pezet 83, Sean Delgorge 85, Matt Doran 89 and Tom Walkear 91. With a total score of 495, this was a respectable total and we expected to give the other schools a run for their money.

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With six scores in the 70’s from the St Bede’s team, it became evident that this year’s total was not going to be enough to retain the title. With the total of 459 and the lowest score in ACC golf history, St Bede’s hit back hard from previous years’ losses and were worthy winners on the day.

We only had two Year 12 players in our team but there is a positive sign of young players coming through, and we wish next year’s group all the best in their quest to regain the title.

A big thank you goes out to Mr Norm Stewart, our long-standing golf coach at De La and one of the ‘founding fathers’ of ACC golf, for his continual support and mentoring of the golf squad.

Charles Stewart Senior Golf Captain Note: The College thanks both Joshua Vitacca and Charles Stewart for their consistent efforts representing the College in Senior ACC Golf over the past 6 years. Their individual performances and motivating efforts have encouraged other young boys to join the squad and enabled us to win two Senior ACC titles and a Junior ACC title.

Weightlifting — School Champions 2012 This was particularly evident during lunchtime when a large crowd gathered to watch and cheer on the DLS lifters.

To highlight our very proud history in Weightlifting at De La, we were very fortunate to have Damian Brown make time to attend the competition to support not just De La Salle but the sport of weightlifting. Damian began his long and distinguished weightlifting career at DLS as a student, which he continued well beyond Year 12. He represented Australia at 3 Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games with a medal return of 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze. Damian also represented Australia at 12 consecutive World Weightlifting Standing: Mr D. Hale (Coach), N. Phillips, J. Lever, L. Otto, A. Russo, Championships, a World Record. As an ex DLS Mr S. Francazio (Coach) Staff Member as well, Damian’s presence at the Seated: L. Torrisi, L. Farrell, O. Smith, F. McCormack, M. Mohamed Sport and Recreation Cup was greatly appreciated by everyone.

2012 Sport And Recreation The event itself would not have been possible without Victorian Weightlifting Cup the organization, effort and energy of two very passionIt was well worth the ‘weight’ for the long-awaited ate and committed Weightlifting enthusiasts. Dave Hale return of an official Weightlifting Competition to De La (DLS Weightlifting Coordinator) and Simon Francazio Salle. With De La being a powerhouse in Weightlifting (DLS Specialist Coach) were both instrumental in the for many years, the 2012 Team and Coaches apevent being staged at De La as well as our success proached this competition with great optimism for in the competition. Sincere thanks to both Dave and consecutive titles.

Simon who continue to ‘lift’ our DLS Team.

With a number of our Squad members vying for posiMr Peter Harte tions in our Sport and Recreation Team, the following Director of Sport boys were selected to represent the College: Nathan Phillips – Team Captain, Antonio Russo, Levi Otto, James Delaney, Frank McCormack and Liam Farrell Liam finished 3rd in his weight division, Antonio 2nd and our four other DLS lifters won their respective competitions. James Delaney was also judged as the best male weightlifter at the competition. These high individual rankings ensured that DLS retained the Sport and Recreation Cup by 4 points from Mt Lilydale Mercy College.

As well as the talent and strength from our DLS Representatives on the day, there is little doubt that they were inspired by the great support and encouragement they received from the DLS students and staff.

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Senior Volleyball

Year 9 Volleyball

Standing: G. Vlahogiannis, M. Gleeson, S. Singh, N. Curwood, M. Harris-Jaffe, J. Giorgini, T. Siriopoulos, Seated: J. Maccora, N. Annert, P. Arceri, T. Fisher, L. Carracher, J. Curwood, D. Spicer, Absent: Mr K. Stokes (Coach)

Year 10 Volleyball By and large the boys played well all season. The A’s in particular had a stellar run and made it to the semi-finals. Unfortunately on the day Mazenod had the height and were more consistent, proving worthy winners.

Mr D. Alexander, J. Toniolo, J. Tymms, B. Muller, Z. Hellyer, M. Wildoer, J. Morgan, A. Sheppard, B. McGaw, Sitting: J. Giles, L. Chai, W. Mackie, L. Bisognin, R. Smith, H. Jarvis, J. Bainbridge

Our volleyball squad has continued to develop into a very good team who encourage each other, and thereby bring out the best in each other. Hopefully, we will see the boys progress into an even better volleyball team in the seniors and take it to the grand final next year.

The B’s had mixed success. The team was always enthusiastic and had admirable team spirit. The time, effort and spirit in which the boys played was greatly appreciated by all involved.

Mr Paul Harrup Coach

Year 10 Volleyball

Year 8 Volleyball

Year 7 Volleyball

Standing: J. Dillon, J. Walters, E. Cheesman, C. Marnis, Ms M. Hawley (Coach) Sitting: W. Rennie, J. Driscoll, J. Sadek, H. Forbes

Standing: S. O’Callaghan, Z. Hawker, H. Bowen, A. Nyanjok, J. Squires, S. Michael, J. Ingram Seated: J. Mullaly, P. Tsetinis, L. Murphy, M. Canny, B. Tokatlidis, M. Riley

Standing: O. Cramp, T. Whitelaw, D. Pascal, L. Lymbouris, J. Vlahogiannis, J. Howat, A. Powell, T. Moloney-Morton, Mr S. Brown Seated: L. Farrell, C. Bird, J. Squires, T. Cairnes , O. Smith, H. Soden, C. Langkau, H.Shin

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Interschools Ski Team Snow Team Particular mention goes to Jack Reeve who finished in the top 30% of competitors in Division 1 Alpine and Nick Payne who finished in the top 10% of the Division 3 Alpine.

More than 5000 students participate in the Interschool Competition and De La Salle has been involved in this competition for more than 20 years.

We look forward to putting together another team for this competition in 2013.

Mr Shane Slavin and Mr Ken Stokes DLS Ski Team Staff

Victorian Inter-School Ski Competition The 2012 Victorian Inter-school ski competition was conducted at Mt Buller in the final week of August.

De La Salle entered a team of 16 students this year from Years 7 to 12. We were fortunate to have excellent snow with all areas of the mountain open. The students experienced a variety of weather conditions during the competition from limited visibility to bright sunny days. The following students competed in Alpine and Snowboard Giant Slalom events on Little Buller Spur and Burnt Hut Spur: Jack Reeve 11S, Brendan Maher 11B, Lachlan Brown 11B, Will Agar 11V, Ned Peterson 11V, Stuart Brennan-Smith 12S, Oliver Jones, Seb Otten 11B,

Jake Pirovano 11V, Nick Amon 9D, Louis Collins 9S, Will Jones 8S, Nick Payne 8R, Spencer Embrey 7J, Elijah Kingsley 7S and Kasey Entwistle 7J.

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ACC Senior Football Squad

Back Row: M Fabris, S. Harrington, S. McGraw, N. Rodway, N. Curwood, J. Hall, D. Tyrer, J. Giorgini, A. Indovino, N. Lowrie Middle Row: Mr K. Stokes, T. Keys, L. Miles, I. Roytberg, J. Lever, T. Connolly, P. Stanton, D. Grant, D. Spicer, L. Holmes, B. Monaco, Mr P. Larsen Seated: N Evans, J. Hanley, M. Petrone, L. Corkill, P. O’Brien (Team Manager), E. Ramsay, P. Arceri, L. Knowles, M. Van der Meer Absent: C. Haley (Captain), J. Gava,

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First XVIII Football Team This year the First XVIII had a very challenging season and weren’t able to win a game. However, as Maya Angelou once said “you may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated”. The boys approached every game with a positive attitude and a belief they could win. They were gallant in defeat to the eventual ACC Premiers St Bernard’s by 26 points and the runners up St Bede’s by 17 points. We were a very competitive team but had trouble finding a way to win in these close encounters Congratulations to Charles Haley for winning the 1st XVIII Best and Fairest Award, ahead of Sefton McGraw (runner-up), and Jack Gava.

Congratulations also to Charles Haley, Sefton McGraw and Jack Gava for being selected in the ACC Representative Team for 2012.

I would like to wish all the boys who represented the College in both the 1st and 2nd XVIII all the very best in their future football careers.

Finally, on behalf of the players and myself, I would like to thank Mr Peter Riordan as co-coach and Mr Peter Larsen the 2nd XVIII coach for their help and support throughout the season. Also thanks to Mr Peter Harte and Mr Simon Brown for the work they have put into DLS football this year.

Mr Ken Stokes Coach

Year 8 XVIII ACC Premiers

Back Row: T. Deftereos, H. Bowen, J. Squires, D. Brasher, M. Canny, Z. Hawker, B. Tokatlidis, T. Fierenzi, Middle Row: Mr T. Currie, J. Wagland, N. O’Sullivan, M. Beadman, J. O’Connor, S. Michaels, D. Fasoulis, M. Rogers, H. Campbell, A. Arceri Front Row: M. Riley, T. Bruce, L. Cummins, J. Mullaly, C. Northey, L. Murphy, J. Ingram, C. Ghersi, S. O’Callaghan, B. Ahearn

Year 8 Football Premiers 2012 From the first training session it was clear that the boys were a highly skilled group set on defending their title from the previous year. They managed to get off to a positive start, defeating both St Bernard’s and Whitefriars by 4 goals, before having a close encounter with Mazenod, eventually prevailing by 10 points. We then faced our Lasallian brothers, St Bede’s, at the Basil St ‘mud heap’ and defeated them by 8 goals in a very one-sided affair.

From here we were set to play the also-undefeated Parade College for an opportunity to secure a home final. This is where a few cracks began to show. Going into the match the boys were being compared to the great mare Black Caviar as an invincible force.

The comparison was to end right there. With Mr. Simon Brown taking over as coach for this match, the boys played uninspired football and were given

a fierce reality check. The boys suffered a 9 point loss and were destined for a return to the Bundoora ground the following week for a shot at back-to-back titles.

After removing the clipboard from Mr Simon Brown’s grasp, I was determined the boys would not put in two sub-par performances in a row. Selection for the grand final was tough; we played 29 players for the year, so fitting that total into a team of 24 proved to be a difficult task.

However, those who missed out on selection showed terrific sportsmanship and came along to support the boys who were representing the College.

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Our mission was to get the jump on the opposition, and the boys obliged, with some wind assistance, going out to a 4 goal lead at quarter time. From this point there were only two goals scored for the match, the boys holding on in the last quarter and restricting Parade to only one goal for the entire game. The final score was De La Salle 39 against Parade College 11, an emphatic victory for De La Salle. The boys were ecstatic to be announced as Premiers for 2012!

All the boys involved in the Year 8 football side this year have shown tremendous commitment to training and game days and I thank them for their efforts. I encourage them to continue to involve themselves in De La Sport in as many ways as possible and continue to strive for success.

I thank Mr Terry Atkins for his role as assistant coach throughout the term. His positive outlook and jovial nature proved to be of great value to our team.

Mr Tom Curry Coach

Year 10 XVIII

Year 9 XVIII

Back Row: J. McLoughlin, B. Maynard, D. Krelle, K. Bianco, J. Benton, L. Brownhill, H. Wardlaw, W. Agar, E. Cheesman, C. Clarke Middle row: D. Alexander, O. Milner, A. Shallue, P. Kony, L. O’Callaghan, B. Fletcher, T. Walsh, T. Brasher, A. De Luca, N. Papamiltiades, N. Taylor, M. Wilson Seated: J. McGaw, W. Rennie, D. Kelly, T. Hyland, J. Sahely, P. Pepes, M. Brown, N. Bury, Q. De Luca

Back Row: J. Benton, L. Walker, W. Kelly, R. Cadman, M. Colak, M. Wildoer, C. Cosgrave, M. Oman Middle Row: Mr P. Hogan (Coach), B. Muller, N. Cooney, M. Holmes, A. Walker, R. Cosgrave, M. Simons, N. Catrice, J. McDonald, J. Zaia, Mr P. Harte (Coach) Front Row: J. Toniolo, L. Bisognin, D. Griffin, J. Tymms, J. Giles, J. Cannizzaro, M. Griechen, B. McGaw, W. Mackie

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Year 7 XVIII

Top Row: H. Prendergast-Kruger, C. Monaco, C. McGaw, T. Chiodo, W. Clarke, J. Roberts, C. Aitken, A. Martuccio, H. Soden, Middle Row: L. Barron (Runner), T. Shannon, L. Farrell, N. Watson-Munro, J. Brasher, M. O’Connor, H. Gill, J. Higgins , L. Harris, J. Caruso, Mr G. Barns (Coach) Bottom Row: A. Salemi, L. Armstrong, B. Paine, J. Crough, J. Squires, B. Northey, B. Melissinos, C. Bird, A. Trusler, C. Day, H. Gustin Absent: A. Martin, O. Cramp

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Year 7 Football The Year 7 football team began the season with high expectations winning by the closest of margins against St Bernard’s at Essendon.

This established the team as a contender for a berth in the 2012 premiership playoff. Each week saw a number of players introduced into the team and each individual demonstrated the depth of talent across our Year 7 group. De La Salle were undefeated until they tripped at the last hurdle against the might of Whitefriars. Undaunted, the team headed towards the grand final to meet with Whitefriars the following week.

On a blustery day Whitefriars won the toss and kicked with a four-goal wind, and duly ended the quarter four goals up. De La Salle could not match their tenacious backline in the first half, which proved the difference between the sides in the wash-up. However there is much to look forward to in season 2013, as our depth of talent will continue to mature with more match play.

Mr Shaun Buckley Coach

Senior Basketball

Year 7B Basketball

Standing: L. Farrell, J. Howat, N. Watson-Munro, W. Clarke, T. Healey, M. Doherty, Mr P. Harte Seated: H. Prendergast-Kruger, J. Higgins, C. Day, A. Salemi, J. Green, L. Armstrong

Back Row: C. Walsh, S. Singh, C. Wilson, L. Otto, S. McGraw Middle Row: Mr T. Ford, S. Galgani, M. Gleeson, P. Stanton, M. Spyrou, J. Buckley, J. Heatley Seated: J. Lugo, P. Masson, C. Murphy, A. Gross, N. Evans, J. Brown, T. Fisher Absent: B. Ayre, N. Perry, J. Gava

Senior Basketball 2012 A keen and talented bunch of students started preparing early for the 2012 ACC Basketball season. There was high expectation with the Year 11 players securing an ACC flag in the previous year. As always, competition for spots was fierce, ensuring good numbers at training each week. De La Salle fielded an A and B team each week with more than 28 players representing the College during the season. Unfortunately our A team struggled to get its best team on the court each week due to injuries and illness. Whilst we were very competitive in most games we tended to be giving away size and strength to the top 4 teams. Overall the A team played 6 games winning 3 and losing 3.

Given that the majority of players were in Year 11 they have set themselves up for a chance of getting to the major finals next year. The B Team experienced

more success on the scoreboard and played off in the semi-final. Unfortunately they lost to eventual premiers Parade.

The entire Basketball squad is to be congratulated for their commitment and enthusiasm. They worked hard at training to learn the game style, knowing that members could move in and out of each team.

Congratulations to Wilhelm Sisouw our squad Captain, who demonstrated excellent on-court leadership.

Aaron Gross was presented with an Outstanding Contribution Award for his dedication to ACC Basketball throughout his time at De La Salle. Christian Lymbouris was awarded the Year 11 Most Valuable Player. Thanks to Mr Peter Larsen for his assistance over the season.

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Year 10 Division 1 Basketball

Year 10 Division 2 Basketball

Standing: Ms J. Holden (Coach) B. Wildoer, J. Benton, C. Lack, S. Spanopoulos, Seated: W. Rennie, J. Sahely, B. Maynard, J. Maynard, J. McGaw, E. Cheesman, J. Runatay

Standing: T. Brasher, J. Walters, L. Brownhill, K. Bianco, D. Krelle, R. Sheehy, D. Kelly, Ms J. Holden (Coach) Seated: J. San Jose, N. Papamiltiades, A. De Luca, J. McGaw, N. Taylor, O. Milner, M. Brown

Year 10 ACC Basketball This year the Basketball Squad were keen to improve on their 2011 campaign which saw both A and B Teams narrowly miss winning the final. A training session was slotted in amongst exams and work experience at the end of Term 2 and Teams A and B ended up in the finals.

The first day of Term 3 is always the first game of the season and we suffered an early setback with A Team star Brayden Maynard injuring his shoulder playing football the weekend earlier. Brayden was told he would be unable to play for at least six weeks, but rather than be put off he stepped up to coach both A and B Teams for the season, doing a fantastic job at training and on game days.

The A Team was strong all season, losing only to St Bede’s in the third round. Unfortunately, they lost the semi-final game against Emmanuel, despite beating them the week before, and finished fourth overall. The B Team were also strong, losing only their opening game against St Bernard’s. Sadly, they also lost their semi-final against Emmanuel and finished third overall.

I would like to congratulate the boys for their efforts and commitment, in particular James Benton for winning the Year 10 Basketball Award. Our team showed great sportsmanship and I wish them well next year as part of the Senior team. I know they are keen to take home that trophy before their time at De La Salle is over and I am confident they have the talent to do so.

Ms Janet Holden Coach

Year 9 Division 1 Basketball

Back Row: Mr P. Havrte (Coach), S. Moneir, M. Colak, M. Wildoer, L. Walker Front Row: J. Benton, J. McDonald, N. Monaco, J. Toniolo

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Year 7A Basketball — Champions 2012

Year 9 Division 2 Basketball — Champions 2012

Dual Success for De La

Standing: Z Patrick, B Wardle, Mr P Harte Seated: L Lymbouris, A Trusler (Captain), B Crowe, J Brasher

ACC Basketball produced two premierships for De La in 2012.

Our Year 9B Basketball Team defeated St Bernard’s comfortably in the Grand Final after losing just the first match of the season. Despite this initial hiccup, the B Team defeated all other teams by 20 points or more to claim a well-deserved ACC Premiership.

Possibly our most exciting ACC Premiership for the year came late in Term 3 with the Year 7A Basketball Team. As with the Year 9B Team, our 7A Team lost their first match of the season away to Whitefriars by 9 points. After dropping their first match, each subsequent encounter became like a weekly final and the boys managed to string together 5 consecutive wins to reach the Grand Final against Whitefriars, our only conqueror for the season.

We went into the ultimate match as clear underdogs but managed to hold a 3 point advantage at half time. All 8 players had contributed to a

Year 8 Basketball A

Standing: S. Michaels, H. Bowen, D. Brasher, M. Canny , Z. Hawker, C. Northey, Sitting: N. Leontaritis, C. Norris, Ms J. Dickson, J. O’Dwyer, B. Spackman

Back Row: Mr P. Hart (Coach), J. Morgan, A. Walker, M. Treleaven, T. Stanfield, J. Villani, N. Amon Front Row: A. Cupic, B. Topfer, W. Mackie, L. Walsh, M. Simons, M. Griechen

strong 20 minutes of finals basketball and Leon Lymbouris had a great first half — we just hoped that he could continue to inspire the other boys for the remainder of the match.

Despite a determined effort in the first ten minutes of the second half, we found ourselves trailing by 9 points with eight minutes remaining on the clock, Whitefriars seeming to have wrested control of the match.

From this point De La put on a superb display of skill, discipline and teamwork to score 20 points whilst restricting Whitefriars to a mere 4 points.

By the final buzzer, the Year 7A DLS Basketball Team registered a brilliant 7 point victory to be honoured with the title of Year 7 ACC Basketball Champions!

Mr Peter Harte Years 7 and 9 Coach

Year 8 Basketball B

Standing: B. Morgan, B. Tokatlidis, T. Christianson, M. Rogers, T. Fierenzi Sitting: M. Riley, J. Squires, Ms J. Dickson (Coach), N. O’Sullivan, L. Holmstrom

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Senior Soccer Our first match, the big road trip to Bundoora to play Parade, was definitely our highlight of the season. For the first time in a long time in Senior Soccer history, De La Salle found itself in unfamiliar territory at half time.

We were leading 2-1! I was excited. The boys were excited. We Standing: X. Smith, J. Maccora, D. Conlan (Captain), D. Anastasio, A. Buccheri, G. Vlahogiannis, A. Langenberg, all thought we J. Kappa, A. Ianchello, A. Doulgeris had the match Seated: M. Swinnerton, J. Little, J. Pulvirenti, A. Giannos, N. Ricci, W. Nguyen, L. Georgaklis.

Absent: Ms K. Harding (Coach) sewn up.

However, as the old sporting adage goes, never The Senior Soccer season was short, only four underestimate your opponent. The second half saw games. However, at times, it felt very long — espeParade — like any quality team — refuse to lie down, cially when we were on the wrong side of the ledger and eventually their tenacity allowed them to capiof a 6–1 defeat! talise when holes appeared in our game. We ended The tryouts for the ACC Senior Soccer team for 2012 up losing 6-5. The boys and I were bitterly disapsaw a massive turn-out of enthusiastic Year 11 and pointed to have come so close to a win only to have it 12 boys, all kitted out in their favourite club’s uniform. snatched from us. But we went away from that match For a Coach (and I use the term loosely, as I do not positive, with the knowledge that we were probably come from a soccer background at all — unless you the better team on the day. Will Nguyen, with his count watching the World Cup every four years), cutblistering speed and goal-kicking ability, was our best ting the group back to a squad of 18 was a challenge afield, followed by the skilful Josh Pulvirenti and our in itself. But, on paper, the squad looked good — an Captain, the ever-reliable Darcy Conlan. George even mix of forwards, midfielders and defenders, with Vlahogiannis was our super-sub, coming on at half two goalie options. There was a mix of temperaments time and making an impact on the game with his — aggressive and dominating, steady and calm speed, aggression and good communication, scoring under pressure, loud and vocal, quiet and reliable. two goals along the way, as well as the accolades of Add to that some exceptional individual achievements the opposition coach. amongst some members of the group, and I (quietly) thought we were on a winner. So did the boys. And that is probably where our season started to unravel.

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Unfortunately, our positive and buoyed team was shattered next game thanks to a 5-1 thumping at the hands of a lethal Mazenod. Our bubble had burst, and we were brought back to earth with a thud! And with that loss, we also saw the tender threads that held our team together start to fray and give way, and as a result, the rest of the season became an uphill battle. We lost 6-1 to St Bernard’s in game three, and in our final match lost 6-3 to CBC. There were some really brilliant passages of plays, some amazing individual performances and, when playing together as a unit, were unstoppable. However, lapses in concentration and lack of discipline allowed our quality opposition to pounce. And that they did.

Special mention must be made of Darcy Conlan, our Captain, who was our best player this season.

Although there were other boys on the team who rival him in terms of their soccer skills and abilities, Darcy can hold his head high knowing that he put in 100% every game and always played for the team and in the spirit of the game. Darcy is one of those players who never gives up. He was justly rewarded with a selection on the ACC Soccer Team of the year. Another player who deserves recognition is Josh Pulvirenti, who was the Year 11 Soccer Player of the Year.

Hopefully the Year 11 boys, combined with a strong group coming up from Year 10, can combine well and be able to translate their individual talents into a talented and competitive team. They have the potential, and I hope they are able to achieve it next year.

Ms Karen Harding Coach

Year 10 Soccer Year 10 Soccer Our first match was a convincing win over St Joseph’s, Geelong, notable because St Joseph’s went on to win the ACC Premiership. The boys continued on a winning streak by big margins, until we came up against Mazenod. However, the boys had played well enough to knock Mazenod out of the finals race — a huge feat.

In our semi-final we scored the first goal. St Bernard’s were more adept at playing on the synthetic pitch and used the extra bounce to edge in front at half time. The second half was drawn, so the boys had a long trip back from Essendon. It was a solid season with a 5-2 win-loss, both losses on synthetic pitches. It will be interesting to watch the boys progress on to Senior soccer — hopefully we can go one step further and make the Grand Final next year.

Mr Paul Harrup Coach

Back Row: J. Dillon, R. Laurens, D. Ganotis, X. Purcell, M. Tutty, D. Rodrigues, Z. Sheng.

Middle Row: D. Tralongo, S. Pepdjonovic, D. Leone, M. Arapis. C. Marinis, T. McCausland, J. Laver, Mr P. Harrup.

Seated: B. Jacka, C. Di Donato, B. Hawkins, R. D’Souza, J. Sadek, M. Henriques-Gomes, L. Boccabella Absent: L. Andres-Marino, N. Ponissi.

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Year 7 Soccer

Year 9 Soccer

Top Row: W. Callaghan, S. Callaghan, Z. Patrick, M. Russ, L. O’Brien, Middle Row: S. Swift, H. Stanhope, M. Petit, Ms J. Dickson (Coach), J. Biviano, R. Clarke, L. Panozzo, Bottom Row: N. Marino, L. Ryan-Chaudhary, H. Swift, J. Vlahogiannis, D. Pascal, J. Georgaklis, M. Mills.

Back Row: S. Haigney, L. Chai, Z. Hellyer, N. Simcocks, J. De Thomasis, Middle Row: C. McManus, D. Maiorana, D. Konstandakopoulos, S. Tsagaris, C. Delarue, H. Brown, F. Macri Seated: R. Chand, J. Bartholomeusz, X. Lee, K. Heeps, A. Orso, A. Cupic, S. Karydis Absent: Mr N. Stewart (Coach)

Year 8 Soccer

Standing: Mr N. Yates, G. Kouzoumis, J. Blanas, G. Condello, D. Powell, J. Dziubinski, J. Bardsley, C. Morrison.

Bottom Row (sitting): M. Donnarumma, J. Duszniak, N. Leontaritis, S. Hatzikourtis, S. Kamoutsis, A. Lindeman, F. Arkless

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ACC Cross Country In September, sixty DLS students represented the College at the 2012 ACC Cross Country Carnival at Bundoora Park.

After finishing in 3rd place in 2011, the team goal was to break into the top 2 places in 2012.

Even though we managed to reduce our overall team aggregate score (lowest total wins in Cross Country), DLS finished in 3rd place for the third consecutive year behind St Bede’s (2nd) and St Bernard’s (1st).

We finished 3rd from Parade by over 200 points but were still nearly 200 points away from St Bede’s.

With ten runners competing in each age group (Under 13–Senior), we managed to finish in 2nd place in both the Under 15 and 17 age groups. There were many fine individual performances on the day from DLS competitors and congratulations to the following team members who finished in the Top 10 in their events: Under 13 Jack Higgins 7th Under 14 Michael Rogers 6th

Zak Hawker 8th Under 15 Nathan Monaco – 9th Under 16 Liam O’Callaghan 5th Under 17 Nathan Evans 2nd

Jack Thornton 4th

Zane Hutter 7th The DLS Cross Country Programme was very fortunate to have great assistance and support from the following staff to ensure that our final team was well prepared for the ‘big dance’; a big thank you to Tim Curran, Peter Crellin, Ray Leetham, Peter Larsen, Karen Harding, Cate McIlroy, Lucy Neil, Simon Brown and Tom Curry.

After ‘jogging on the spot’ again this year it is obvious that our goal for next year is to at least bridge the gap to 2nd place, if not seriously challenge for the ACC title in 2013!

Peter Harte Director of Sport

Senior Cross Country

Back Row: M. Taylor, C. Wilson, M. Mullaly, Mr P. Harte, Mrs L. Russell.

Middle Row: Mr P. Crellin, L. De Stefanis, G. Vlahogiannis, J. Gava (Captain), P. Casey, C. Draffen, Mr T. Curry.

Front: Ms C. McIlroy, D. Spicer, A. Indovino, D. Craig.

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Under 17 Cross Country

Mr P. Harte, M. Jackson, A. Langenberg, C. Carberry, J. Thornton, A. Smith, Z. Hutter, J. Pulvirenti, Mr P. Crellin.

Front: M. Taylor, N. Evans, J. Casula.

Under 16 Cross Country

Under 15 Cross Country

T. Brasher, L. O’Callaghan, E. Hamilton, Q. De Luca, H. Lou, N. Taylor, Mr P. Harte, J. Benton, L. Torrisi, J. Villani, Mrs L. Russell.

Mr P. Crellin, C. Northey, N. Catrice, N. Monaco, L. Walker, B. Muller, A. Sheppard, N. Stamboultgis, J. MacDonald.

Absent: D. Byrden and M. Holmes.

Under 13 Cross Country

Under 14 Cross Country

Back: J. Higgins, J. Coughlan-Stevenson, L. Lymbouris, L. Harris.

Front: L. Halloran, B. Northey, F. Parton, H. Swift, L. Farrell.

Absent: C. Gerny

N. Byrden, D. Brasher, J. Chapple, E. Nguyen, F. McCormack, B. Tokatlidis, M. Rogers, Z. Hawker, Mr P. Crellin Absent: C. Grant, P. Tsetinis

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Year 10 Hockey

Senior Hockey

M. Anderson, L. Carracher, B. Adams, A. Rappos, Mr P. Harrup Seated: W. Agar, M. Doran, P. Arceri, Z. Hutter, N. Edwards

Senior Hockey After 2 narrow losses we were defeated by St Bede’s.

It was ‘back to the drawing board’ — we needed something special to keep our finals hopes alive.

We needed two emphatic wins against our next two opponents and duly won those games 5-0 and 12-1.

The latter win was one of the biggest margins in De La senior hockey. Unfortunately, we missed making the semi-finals by a few points with a 3-3 win loss ratio.

Back Row: Ms M. Hawley (Coach), S. Athaide, M. Horrigan, M. Eager, X. Purcell, L. O’Callaghan, J. Mitropoulos, B. Mancal, Mr A. Wozencroft (Coach) Seated: S. Lau, M. Henriques-Gomes, D. Tralongo, B. Hawkins, D. Roberts, P. Kony, M. Monger, M. Cozzi, S. Beckman Absent: L. Andres-Marino

Thank you to play-makers and leaders Sam Anderson, Zane Hutter and Andrew Rappos. Importantly, a big thank you to Pat Arceri for stepping up and learning the craft of goal keeper in record time.

Mr Paul Harrup Coach

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Year 8 Hockey

Year 9 Hockey

Standing: Mr D. Alexander, L. Hume, L. Chai, N. Catrice, C. Brace, J. Devine, L. Bisognin, J. Cannizzaro Seated: X. Wigg, C. Hutter, D. Konstandakopoulos, J. Tymms, J. Bartholomeusz (Captain), L. Goy, D. Melissinos Absent: J. Dousa, W. Mackie

Standing: Mr N. Yates (Coach), L. Manakis, J. Ingram, L. Yeates, J. Chapple, S. O’Callaghan, H. Campbell, J. Lalande, B. Morgan, C. Ghersi, Seated: P. O’Halloran, K. Horsnell, F. McCormack, K. Walsh, S. Hatzikourtis, J. Mullaly, K. Williams, B. O’Shea, S. Kamoutsis

Year 9 Hockey According to wikipedia the definition the word hockey itself is of unknown origin, although it is likely a derivative of hoquet, a Middle French word for a shepherd’s stave. Why am I telling you this? Well, because a student in this year’s Year 9 hockey team asked me, and I never got around to letting him know.

De La Salle’s Year 9 Hockey side finished the season just outside the top four. The team played just like that, a team. But it would be remiss of me not to mention a few standout performances. Most Valuable Player James Bartholomeusz showed skill and poise and scored in most matches. Liam Bisognin’s athletic prowess left many opposition players scratching their heads and in a puff. Cian Hutter was very good in patches. The 9 Roland trio of Devine, Melissinos, and Konstandakopoulos were often unstoppable. And Jarrod Tymms ensured that the unenviable half hour spent prior to a game ‘suiting up’ in goalie gear was not merely to get out of class — Jarrod stopped several opposition goals.

By season’s end De La Salle had won several close games and been gallant in defeat. In each match our boys showed grit and determination.

Mr David Alexander Coach

Year 7 Hockey

Top Row: T. Shannon, C. McGaw, S. Howells, L. Farrell, L. Harris Middle Row: N. So, A. Tzimas, N. McFarlane, A. Martuccio, H. Soden, O. Smith, Mr G. Barns (Coach), Bottom Row: L. Panozzo, E. Chatterton, J. Squires, U. Urban, B. Ryan, C. Bird, M. Mills

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ACC Chess The ACC Senior Chess competition was played during Term 3 — our squad trained for several weeks in the Kinnoull library prior to the event.

The squad consisted of an enthusiastic Year 10 group with a number of Year 11 and 12 boys who played a game or two between studying for SACs. We travelled to Kensington Community Centre where we were competitive and gained experience in match play.

Our team was placed in Division 1 along with Mazenod, Salesian and Simmons, schools that have well-established Chess programmes.

In our first encounter we faced Simmons’ firsts, and after 30 minutes of tactical moves De La had won 4.5 games to 3.5 games. We came up against Mazenod third and second in the next two rounds and our players were stretched — both matches were lost 3.5 to 4.5, and 3 to 5.

Regrouping for the fourth match against Emmanuel resulted in a good 6.5 to 1.5 win, followed by an allout assault on St Joseph’s with a great 7–1 win.

However, we had ‘peaked’ early and the final matches against Mazenod firsts and Salesian resulted in losses.

Arion Reuter and Morgan Borley played consistently throughout, and our player of the tournament was Jerome Lugo. Jerome stepped into the number two spot for the team and was involved in some of the big games of the day. In the end he finished undefeated 7 from 7 — an excellent display of attacking chess.

Our team finished fifth in Division 1.

Chess has continued to flourish with 30 or more enthusiastic boys playing weekly in lunchtime at Kinnoull. I encourage all boys who have an interest in the noble game to join in 2013.

Mr Norm Stewart Chess Coordinator

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The Christmas Concert The Christmas concert has a pretty special atmosphere.

Held after the last day of classes, everyone is keen to don their best Christmas attire and punch out some fantastic Christmas tunes. In 2012 the Choir expanded to include staff members while the Stage Band were joined by the String Ensemble to really fill out the orchestrations. It was a wonderful evening, celebrating the talents of our musicians and the end of a terrific year.

Ms Cindy Frost Director of Music

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Rest In Peace Laurie Martin (1941), father of Chris Martin (staff) Fr Tom McCarthy (1938) Dr John McCarthy (1938) Denis Howes (1954) Marcello Gallina, mother of Anthony (Year 12) Betty Irving (grandmother of Michael Irving (Year 12) and Sean Trandang (Year 6) Fr Michael Eather SJ (1954) Mrs Perolee Piper, mother of Will Borschmann (Year 12) Ron Wilson (1949) Stephen Goulding (1977) Mrs Gwen Bird, grandmother of Clare (staff) Ben McNamara (1930) one of our first boarders William Harold Tetley (1934) Jim Mannix (1949) Bruce Gee (1967) Sgt Blaine Diddams SAS (1987) Fr Ronald Poulsen (1932) Kath Dwyer, mother of Carmel Dwyer (staff) Br Justin Joyce fsc Br Owen Mason fsc Adrian Mullaly (1952) Tony Smith (1960) Wilfred (Bill) Sandilands (1945) Gerry Hayes, father of Brian Hayes (staff) Fr Bill O’Halloran (1938) Elizabeth Crestani, mother of Adam (Year 7) Peter King (1947) Marie Swalwell, former President of Mothers’ Auxiliary Kevin Hamilton (1944) Richard (Dick) Graf (1959)

From the Editor As always I would like to thank the contributors for their reports and images. In the digital revolution I now have thousands of images to look through rather than hundreds. I’ll miss those from Br Lawrence in particular, who would stand in the rain if necessary to get ‘the shot’. His devotion to De La Salle is evident in the volume of work he has left us.

I would also like the thank those who have gone out of their way to aid the cause: photographers David Alexander, Cindy Frost, Joan Ferguson, Ray Leetham, Shane Mackintosh, Sam Magree, Kerry Martin, Robyn Miller, Haylene Peipert, Shane Slavin, Norm Stewart, Kelly Williams, Michael Wilson, and students Alexander Harvey, James Eracleous and James Liu. A special thanks to the Outdoor Education Team for their exhaustive documentation of camps.

Thanks to Kerry Martin for her layout advice and excellent reports, Simon Brown and Tom Curry for their help with sports photographs and Peters Riordan and Harte for their support and ability to recall the names of everyone in the College.

Jonathan Hewett