Year 9

9 Benilde

9 Dunstan 9 Hegarty

Chris Church

9 Miguel

9 Roland

9 Solomon

Year 9 Sports Award Winners

9 Vincent Russell 9 Vincent

Year 9 Class Captains

Back Row: N. Grooby, S. O’Callaghan, H. Campbell Middle Row: L. Moore, C. Morris, T. Fierenzi, H. Bowen, D. Ghaly Front Row: C. Ghersi, J. La Grua, A. Vargiu, C. Grant, T. Deftereos, Mr C. Martin N. Gourgoulis, S. Hatzikourtis, J. Bailey, H. Burt Front: N. Leontaritis, Z. Hawker, B. Tokatlidis, S. Michaels, K. Williams, K. Walsh, Mr C. Martin

Year 9 Academic Award Winners — Semester 2

K. Walsh, T. Ponissi, T. Van Laake, B. Spackman, N. Doukelis, A. Rowland, J. Oliver Front: Z. Hawker, W. Pham, L. Perri, P. Haines, K. Gordon, S. Kumar, Mr C. Martin

In June this year, all Year 9 students attended the Religious Education Retreat held at the Baptist Conference Centre in Syndal. The theme of the day focused on ‘Prayer and my relationship with Jesus’. The morning began with introductory ‘getting to know you’ activities, followed by group work based on an ‘Introduction to Prayer’. By the afternoon, the boys were discussing the need for prayer in their lives, as well as their own personal relationship with Jesus. The day enabled boys to think through, and discuss issues in an atmosphere of trust and empathy; issues they possibly may not have considered prior to the Retreat.

Mr Graeme Pender

Year 9 Retreats

Year 9 Camp

Surrounded by breathtaking views Camp Howqua is situated at the base of Victorian’s high country. Students are tested by the very cold river activities and the challenging highwire activities. We had many aspiring Caulfield Cup jockeys try their skill at horse riding, but it’s safe to say the majority should stick to their studies! One of the longest games in De La Salle ‘spotlight’ history took place, and students can hold their heads high. The teachers, however, emerged victorious, a similar story in the football competition. Michael Wilson Camps Coordinator

Once the early drizzle cleared, the seven Homeroom Teams were all primed to battle it out at DW Lucas Reserve for bragging rights as the best football Homeroom in Year 9 for 2013. After the preliminary rounds were completed, 9 Roland confirmed their status as “hot favourites” for the premiership with two very convincing wins. They were joined by 9 Benilde as the only undefeated team heading into the knockout semi finals. Both teams cruised through their semi final matches to set up a blockbuster Grand Final between 9 Roland and Mr Alexander and 9 Benilde and Mr Fleming. In a highly skilled and free flowing contest, Benilde belied their underdog tag with a determined first half effort and only trailed by a goal at half time. In the second half, the great depth and talent of Roland proved insurmountable for the Benilde boys and Mr Alexander’s well-drilled machine dominated the latter part of the match to record a much deserved 17 point victory. There were many fine players from both teams in the Grand Final and Harry Bowen of 9 Roland was judged as Best on the Ground and received the prestigious Tom Murphy Medal. The students listed below were nominated by their Homeroom Teachers as the Most Valuable Players for their respective Homeroom Teams: 9 Benilde – Sam Michael, 9 Dunstan – Nick Leontaritis, 9 Hegarty – Tom Deftereos, 9 Miguel – Charlie Joseph, 9 Roland – Liam Murphy, 9 Solomon – James Greaves, 9 Vincent – Jack Squires The final ladder for the day was: Premiers – Roland, Runners Up – Benilde, 3rd – Dunstan, 4th – Hegarty, 5th – Vincent, 6th – Solomon, 7th – Miguel Mr Peter Harte