College Captain’s Report

College Leaders 2013 Standing: Alexander Grant, Stephen Galgani, Christian Lymbouris, James Curwood, Simrat Singh, Harry Thompson, Hamish Curtis Seated: Jerome Lugo, Alexander Di Medio (Vice-Captain), William Agar (Vice-Captain), Br Paul, Patrick Arceri (Captain), Joshua Pulvirenti, Nathan Kim

At the start of the year it is fair to say we had big shoes to fill, shoes that are now too small for us. To Ms Harding, Ms Roe and the 12 leaders — Christian Lymbouris, Simrat Singh, Jerome Lugo, Alex Grant, Steve Galgani, James Curwood, Harry Thompson, Hamish Curtis, Josh Pulvirenti and Nathan Kim, and my two ‘Vices’, Alex Di Medio and Will Agar — I would like to recognize and thank you for your outstanding work in 2013. I also wish to thank the ‘engine’ of De La Salle College – the teaching staff. They have an immeasurable impact on the students who attend this College. Students underestimate the amount of work and care our teachers put in to encourage the success of their pupils; and yet their influence goes beyond the classroom, influencing a lifetime, not only the years spent at the College. No matter whether you are in Year 4, Year 8 or about to embark on Year 12, I ask all of you not to underestimate the short time you have left here at De La Salle. There will come a time when — like the recently departed Year 12’s — you hope for just one more lunchtime, just one more Homeroom, just one more chance to enjoy each other’s company and the spirit of De La Salle. Until this ‘judgment day’ comes I urge you to savour each moment and live your school life at De La Salle with energy and optimism, and with no regrets — embrace the challenges that each day brings and enjoy the company of your brothers who surround you. To the class of 2013, the 180 young men with whom I have now so many precious memories: I’m proud to say I love every one of you and I am honoured that I have had the privilege of representing you. The last six years of my school life have been so satisfying and enjoyable due to the support and camaraderie of my fellow students. We should all be proud to have worn the Blue and Gold, proud to have God as our leader and proud to be a De La Boy. Never forget the times we have shared together. The spirit of De La Salle College should forever be inside us all. We are now Old Collegians. I wish to conclude by thanking each Year 12 student who gave me the chance to represent them. It was an honour I will forever cherish. To the Brothers and Staff of De La Salle: thank you for bringing out the best in us all. May you continue to bring out the best in students in the next century of De La Salle College, Malvern.

Patrick Arceri College Captain