Blue and Gold 2021

Front Cover: The Planter Cross was created at the Holy Eucharist Campus. A collaboration with Chris Church and students together with Chris Martin’s Year 9 WISE Independence Class. The project was a class showcasing the safe and independent use of power tools in the creation of vertical garden planter boxes.

Photography by James McPherson Photography

Publication and Design

Dee Houlihan

De La Salle Marketing and Communications Manager

Production and Sarah Pudelko

Editing Assistant De La Salle Marketing and Communications Officer

Photography James McPherson Photography

National Photography

Associated Catholic Colleges

Warren Bardsley

Sarah Pudelko

Design

Natalie Leys www.jumpropedesign.com.au

Printing Ellikon www.ellikon.com.au

Leadership

From the Principal

Peter

Houlihan

We quickly built a solid reputation for delivering very effective remote learning, for the monitoring of students’ progression and even more critically, as the weeks wore on, their mental health and general wellbeing.

When we resumed school at the end of January, it was with a driving sense of optimism. The trials and travails of dealing with COVID-19 in 2020 were behind us. The VCE results were outstanding in spite of the challenges and we thought we would all be onsite at school all of this year and all the valuable lessons from last year would be put to great use in 2021. Sadly, but possibly predictably, this year saw us work through our sixth lockdown, so our sixth round of remote learning and COVID-19 dominated the second half of 2021, just like last year.

However, despite the challenges, inconveniences and frustrations, there has been much to acknowledge and celebrate at De La Salle College in 2021. What is also of significance is just how much the challenges of dealing with COVID-19 have altered, if not completely changed, the way we operate in so many areas of school life.

With a second academic year dominated by lockdown, remote learning and the effects thereof, many cancelled and postponed activities and events, De La Salle College has – like most organisations – had to literally reimagine how we operate. Supporting our students, parents and staff required almost weekly revision of what we do and how we best do it under the challenging circumstances.

We quickly built a solid reputation for delivering very effective remote learning, for the monitoring of students’ progression and even more critically, as the weeks wore on, their mental health and general wellbeing. Proactive measures were put in place and interventions developed to support students and indeed their families when and as required. We managed to not just cope, but flourish in dramatically changed circumstances.

Supporting each other to be adaptable, to build resilience, to remain positive and look forward with optimism and build a trust that things will improve and our school year will turn out OK is definitely a new part of life in a school! I can only praise our staff’s resilience, innovation and most importantly, their dedication to keeping our young men on track in all aspects of their 2021 school year.

We ran a major marketing campaign in 2021, with the intention of maintaining and building enrolments in an increasingly competitive market. Significant growth in the Primary school enrolments has been one positive return. Our main message is that De La Salle College is a Lasallian community with a place and pathway for all and continues its 109-year tradition of turning out great young men of quality, respect and empathy.

This year we launched a pilot High Performance Sports Program for football, soccer, basketball, cricket, swimming and athletics, with plans to expand this in 2022 and beyond. Year 7 and 8 students have been invited to join the Kennedy Club for Football, the Agar Academy for Cricket, the Sean Macdonald Basketball Squad, the De La Salle Soccer program and the DLS Torpedoes Swim team. Football, soccer, basketball and swimming were just underway in July before lockdown interrupted, with cricket and athletics set for launching later in the year.

Significant capital works on the Tiverton Campus have brightened the learning and recreational spaces for students. The Murdoch Building’s complete refurbishment gave tired old spaces a contemporary feel. A new weights/cardio room has been completed, and new signage in the gymnasium, coupled with various astroturf installations in the yard have really added to Tiverton’s appearance and functionality. The Duffy Building is also undergoing a refurbishment including large light filled spaces and breakout areas.

I must also thank the College Board Chair, Richard Mullaly, and the Directors for their vision, governance and leadership this year and acknowledge their ongoing support and direction.

The College Executive, supported as ever by Sandy Wreford, PA to the Principal, has been superb in truly leading our community through another difficult year.

I wish all in our Lasallian community a safe, happy and holy Christmas and a more predictable 2022.

Peter Houlihan – Principal

From the Board Chair

Like 2020, 2021 has been a demanding, taxing and challenging period for all – students and their families, teachers and staff. On behalf of the Directors, I would like to recognise the efforts and sacrifices made by students and families. It has been a tough academic year but it has demonstrated the students’ and families’ ability to learn, to live and to lead.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Richard Mullaly (Chair)

Allison Shannon (Deputy Chair)

Tony Morwood

Richard Halasa

Br Patrick Lynch

Mark Parker

Paul Shannon

Libby Barnes

The CollegeExecutive

The College Executive Team were again challenged in 2021 to provide the best learning experiences for students whilst dealing with rolling COVID-19 lockdowns. They have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills for all staff and worked tirelessly to ensure all students have been catered for in the academic, wellbeing and spiritual spheres.

Jessica Alger, Deputy PrincipalStudents led the Wellbeing team by exhibiting strong, strategic and compassionate leadership. The ongoing remote learning challenges required the Wellbeing team to adapt, innovate and ensure all students were supported.

Mark Gustincic, Deputy PrincipalLearning and Teaching again shouldered the lion’s share of ensuring our remote learning experience continued to provide effective, engaging, targeted curriculum to all students. The high quality and reliable technical systems required

The Board would like to acknowledge Principal, Peter Houlihan, his talented and dedicated Executive Team, and every De La Salle College staff member for their efforts this year. All have led, performed and taught with graciousness and enormous generosity. As always, the students’ needs were to the fore.

I am fortunate to lead a diverse, experienced and dedicated Board of Directors, who work to ensure good governance of the College, set strategy and ensure the College is financially secure, so securing future expansion. The College remains in a solid financial position, in large part to planning and strategic thinking of Peter Houlihan, his Executive Team and the Board. We are currently working to plan new capital works which will place De La Salle College at the forefront of Catholic education in South East Melbourne.

My thanks to the Board and particularly the previous Chair, Tony Morwood. A well performing school succeeds in part, due to a stable and supportive governance group. While 2022 will bring new tests and difficulties, I have a deep conviction that the staff, students and their families will adapt and succeed, drawing strength from the Lasallian ethos and identity. I hope for a future out of COVID-19 and return to a version of normalcy.

Richard Mullaly – Chair of Board

to deliver remote learning is constantly being monitored and updated by the curriculum team, led by Mark, with clarity of purpose and direction.

Tom Ryan, Deputy PrincipalStaff and Operations provided pastoral support to all staff during this tumultuous year. The continuing lockdowns challenge many areas of Tom’s sphere, including staff mental health and wellbeing, timetabling complications and sourcing replacement teachers and ensuring the College’s operations are maintained, all whilst working remotely. Developing a staffing model and timetable for 2022 while in lockdown has also been taxing but attended to very efficiently by Tom.

Rana Brogan, Deputy Principal - Identity and Mission has worked with the Religious Education team and Lasallian Youth Ministers to nurture the spiritual life of our students through the Year 12 Retreat, whole school liturgies, Lasallian reflections and prayers.

Rana’s online presence, caring nature and capacity to reach out to staff and students in need was invaluable during lockdown.

Joe Gehrig, Business Manager joined the team in 2021. Joe has an extensive background in financial management including the education sector. He joins us from St Patrick’s, Wellington, New Zealand. Working remotely for most of the year, Joe has supported many families whilst maintaining the College finances.

I am indebted to the team for their service in 2021’s remarkable circumstances.

Peter Houlihan – Principal

College Captain’s Report

Thomas Seddon

Despite the hardship it brings, the pandemic can be somewhat interpreted to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ in terms of its pedagogical value and the fact that it teaches us lessons.

And just as we thought that 2020 was ‘The Pandemic Year’! Alas! Little did we know that infections, COVID-19 and lockdowns would yet again haunt our 2021. However, as all amoral, opportunists contend, “every disaster is an opportunity you must seize” and the Lasallian community has undoubtedly seized the opportunities COVID-19 has produced… without being “amoral opportunists” of course haha!

We all began the 2021 year with such luminous hope and irrepressible optimism. The year started magnificently. All seemed fine and well until an iceberg, akin to what brought down the Titanic, maliciously emerged like a black swan, interrupting our plans and hopes.

Nonetheless, one of the many lessons we would have extracted from the ravages of the pandemic that kept impinging on our 2021 is that we all must “just, keep swimming” as the astute fish Dory from ‘Finding Nemo’ once said. When 2021 threw multiple curve balls to us in the form of more lockdowns, De La Salle College pupils didn’t meekly retreat from it but rather recognised the harsh reality of an erratic ball movement and smashed it out of the metaphorical ballpark.

Despite the hardship it brings, the pandemic can be somewhat interpreted to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ in terms of its pedagogical value and the fact that it teaches us lessons. But to be less facetious, the chief lesson I grasped was that the source of true happiness comes from within, to paraphrase Rousseau. Let us make no mistake that relying upon external conditions as a generator of happiness is rather shaky. Instead, when contentment is derived from within, nothing can stop us from being happy! If you accept Shakespeare’s belief that “there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” and by extension, that we are capable of interpreting a seemingly ‘bad’ situation (e.g. COVID-19) as ‘good’, we become the masters of our lives regardless of circumstances.

Nonetheless, I, and many others, are so profoundly grateful to De La Salle College for the superb support it provides to students, fostering an environment conducive to happiness and success. From the beginning of my Lasallian journey from Year 4 to now, I have developed so much and seen all my friends mature into decent, down-to-earth gentlemen excited for the future. Such a result can only be attributed to the hard work of truly wonderful teachers and the overall “vibe” (Dennis Denuto) of the great school of De La Salle College. One I am so proud to have gone to!

Thomas Seddon – College Captain

College Vice Captain’s Reports

To think we would find ourselves in a similar positon to last year certainly wasn’t expected. Reflecting on the year that has been, I can say without doubt that it has still provided us with many opportunities which certainly won’t pass unnoticed. The experiences I’ve had with this leadership group and our cohort, and the engagement we’ve seen within the broader school certainly defines our ability to make the most out of the moments we are given.

Whilst these lockdowns and restrictions don’t come with ease, challenging us emotionally and mentally, our ability to connect with those around us and appreciate the support we are given by the College during these times, seems to become more prevalent.

It certainly hasn’t been the normal ‘Year 12 Experience’, having unfortunately missed various events in the latter half of the year. However, what we lost in our physical presence at the College, we gained through our connections to peers, and grew stronger together. We are all proud of each and every one of you.

Peter Bohan – College Vice Captain

It would be remiss to disregard the uncertainties of 2021. Indeed, there were peaks and troughs - the thought of impending lockdowns, remote learning, and the physical distance between us and those within our College community. However, I cannot help but feel immensely proud and grateful for what we achieved in 2021.

As a College community, if there is one lesson we derived from 2021, it is the importance of focusing on what we can control, finding gratitude where you can and enjoying the small wins. The Athletics and Swimming Carnivals brought excitement to all. Additionally, who would have thought 12 months ago we would be able to make an actionable difference to people’s livelihoods through Mission Action Day?

Seeing our community values in action, not only this year, but throughout my entire College experience has been truly inspiring. I implore you all embrace the opportunities available at this most wonderful school, I truly mean it – look back at these years with fondness, without regret and ultimately with pride in what you are a part of. I certainly will.

William Dwyer – College Vice Captain

Peter Bohan

William Dwyer

Identity and Mission

Deputy Principal

– IDENTITY AND MISSION

I applaud the remarkable way that our staff and students have risen in each moment and showed outstanding resilience, adaptability, tenacity, strength of character and faith in themselves and each other to simply just get through it.

Once again, I find myself reflecting over all that has transpired in the Identity and Mission sphere throughout 2021. This year turned out to be another unpredictable year and I applaud the remarkable way that our staff and students have risen in each moment and showed outstanding resilience, adaptability, tenacity, strength of character and faith in themselves and each other to simply just get through it.

It has been so evident that the mission and message of our founder, St John Baptist de La Salle, is very much thriving. As a Lasallian school, at the heart of our mission is the way we connect with young people and how we offer support to help them nurture and grow in faith and develop a true sense and understanding of the rights of the poor and social justice.

Despite all of the interruptions this year with the COVID-19 lockdowns, our students were extraordinary in the commitment they showed towards Mission Action Day in Term 1, the Term 2 St Vincent de Paul Winter Warmers collection, and despite the biggest lockdown interruption of all in Term 3, our Charitable Food Drive for Sacred Heart Mission, St Joseph’s Outreach and Malvern Emergency Food Program.

I have been a witness to the Lasallian spirit in many ways, and one which has continuously demonstrated a passion for Christ and for social justice. Additionally, the senior students who have continued in various ways through the encouragement and support of their House Coordinators, raised awareness through various advocacy initiatives and fundraisers for their House Charities:

St Austin’s House – Melbourne Catholic Migrant and Refugee Centre,

St Edwin’s House – St Vincent de Paul Society, St Leo’s House – Caritas Australia, and

St Mark’s House – Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Melbourne/Opening the Doors Foundation.

I conclude by praying that God remains always present with us, that our hearts and the hearts of all our students and families are opened to the realities that are ever unfolding and evolving before us. Like our founder, St John Baptist de La Salle, who also lived in a time of confusion and uncertainty, I pray that as Lasallians, we too find within us a deep faith, zeal for God and trust in the hope that better days await us.

Rana Brogan – Deputy Principal, Identity and Mission

Rana Brogan

Welcome Mass

This year our College Opening and Welcome Mass took on a different look and feel to its traditional setting at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in places of worship, we celebrated in the Br James Taylor Gymnasium at the Tiverton Campus. However, it did not hinder the sense of community and family spirit in welcoming members to our De La Salle College family, the Year 7 students, as well as, acknowledging our newly inducted College Captains into their leadership positions. We were also graced with the presence of former old Collegian, Monsignor Stuart Hall, celebrating the Mass.

Rana Brogan – Deputy Principal, Identity and Mission

Mission Action Day

On Thursday 1 April 2021, we celebrated ‘Mission Action Day’, our signature College fundraising event.

The key motivation of this campaign is to provide support, both locally and internationally, to Lasallian projects in need of financial aid. In recent years, over $100,000 annually has been raised and distributed to mission projects.

Staff, students, parents and sponsors worked closely together to once again make the event a success. Students walked approximately 13km along the Gardiner’s Creek Trail between Ashburton and Kooyong to validate the wonderful work done in raising close to $50,000, an amazing total in a challenging post COVID-19 environment.

Our 2021 total was distributed to key Lasallian mission projects and local charities we support annually. Visit our Mission Action Day page on the College website to view the MAD Fundraising Top 10 Tally and our 2021 sponsors.

Thank you to the many school suppliers who donated to our 2021 effort, their generosity is very much appreciated. We also thank Stonnington Council and Gardiner’s Creek Trail public users for their support for our cause.

Planning for Mission Action Day 2022 has been underway since August 2021. We look forward to going M.A.D. and continuing to do what we can for those in need.

Chris Martin – Mission Action Day Coordinator

Being Lasallian

A Lasallian Youth Minister’s role is to build community and promote our Lasallian values in all aspects of College life. In 2021, we have been challenged to be dynamic in our role, moving between on-campus and remote forms of Ministry. Finding ways to connect with students continues to change, whether that be on the Year 12 and Year 7 Retreats in Term 1, or in our weekly classroom visits and ‘Teams’ meetings. It has been a pleasure to form and develop relationships with the De La Salle College community, and to continue helping students to be the best versions of themselves.

We have enjoyed the challenges and joys that this year has brought, and we are extremely grateful for all the support we have received. We can’t do the work we do without the support of our fantastic community and we are so blessed to work here at De La Salle College.

Josh Paul and James Biviano –Lasallian Youth Ministers

2021 will be a standout year during my time at De La Salle College. COVID-19 continues to show us how important mental health is. The year has been a mixture of emotions, with many ups and downs.

I am honoured to represent St Austin’s House and have loved being alongside the students in the St Austin’s House community. The Swimming and Athletics Carnivals represented the real St Austin’s House spirit through the participation of many students. This year has been amazing, even though it has been chaotic at times, I have enjoyed every second of it.

Andrew Andaloro – St Austin’s House Lasallian Captain

I was privileged to be St Edwin’s House Lasallian Captain for 2021. Although our year had highs and lows with lockdowns and disruptions due to COVID-19, we also experienced many positive moments. Winning the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals provided me with some of my best memories of this year.

Having a leadership role has taught me my strengths and weaknesses and how to lead a team even during tough times. Working alongside a group of St Edwin’s House Leaders, I was able to display integrity, determination and confidence in St Edwin’s House’s ability to win the 2021 House Cup. I have been fortunate with my leadership role in the mighty St Edwin’s House and I hope that the 2021 leaders have left a mark on the younger Year Levels and inspired them to achieve greatness.

Bradley Abraham – St Edwin’s House Lasallian Captain

This year demonstrated the unpredictability in life. Like 2020, many challenges arose and yet at every step of the way, my fellow leaders, teachers and cohort remained hopeful and optimistic with tenacity in every sense.

This ideology has been a constant, a message present within the 200 Year Anniversary Mass of Catholic Education in Australia – we have “200 reasons to sing” about how lucky and privileged we are and our accomplishments this year. From Founder’s Day to MAD and the St Leo’s House sausage sizzle raising awareness and funds for Caritas Australia, De La Salle College has not only celebrated its rich history but also assisted those less fortunate than us. This is the meaning of being a Lasallian – a legacy I hope inspires faith in the future.

Emmett McCann – St Leo’s House Lasallian Captain

2021 has taken another step towards a new normal. It started with us re-embracing the De La Salle College culture which was forgotten in 2020. One of the best things that came from this year was Mission Action Day. It reminded us of the amazing memories we had, helped us make new ones, and showed us the difference we can make in this world. As we move into 2022 and beyond, I hope we can all thrive to achieve success and help make a difference.

Het Pancholi – St Mark’s House Lasallian Captain

Wellbeing and Development

Deputy Principal

Jessica Alger

De La Salle College showed its heart as a community in which students, staff and parents care for each other, and have kept connected in order to ensure we are all doing well and feeling well.

As Deputy Principal – Students, it has been my privilege to witness the growth and development of all students across De La Salle College, in yet another unusual year. 2021 has been a year of challenge and change, as well as community and connection.

As we look back on the year, it is easy to recall the difficulties, lockdowns, missing friends and family, lack of sport and other activities and generally wishing things were ‘normal’. However, what is more important is that we take the time to reflect on the ways De La Salle College showed its heart as a community in which students, staff and parents care for each other, and have kept connected in order to ensure we are all doing well and feeling well.

I would like to recognise the work done by Classroom Teachers, Mentor Teachers, Year Level and House Coordinators, Health Centre Staff, Psychologists, Directors of Students and Heads of Campus to ensure that the students and families in their care were listened to, supported, kept up to date, commended and celebrated.

The College’s Wellbeing team has worked tirelessly to make certain that each student has been guided, assisted and had someone to check in with each day. The multitude of Teams meetings, assemblies, phone calls, emails are testament to their efforts!

As Deputy Principal – Students, I would also like to acknowledge our students. They have showed themselves to be mature, resilient, hopeful and kind, all while dealing with life changing circumstances. I know that they will be able to achieve anything they set their minds to.

Jessica Alger – Deputy Principal, Students

The Wellbeing Team

Anthony Freeman Frances Kospetas

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall”

2021 presented many challenges to the De La Salle College students, yet also offered a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their incredible resilience, inner strength, and compassion towards both themselves and others.

Building resilience is not something that happens overnight, in fact, it takes time and develops gradually as we experience the everyday ups and downs – and this year certainly presented many of those. Resilience does not mean we avoid the tough moments (as much as we would like to), but it allows for the development of skills and tools to adapt to change, learning how to manage disappointments and losses, and still come out the other side thriving. The students of De La Salle College persevered throughout a very difficult and taxing year, and despite undoubtedly feeling disheartened by lockdowns, craving social interactions and overwhelmed with the constant change thrust upon them, they continued to adapt and kept trying – and this is the key to building resilience.

Anthony Freeman – College Psychologist

Frances Kospetas – College Psychologist

GROW

2021 has seen De La Salle College embrace a new wellbeing program for all students – GROW (Growing Responsibility for my Own Wellbeing). The program has been developed by De La Salle College staff and the program is tailored to suit the wellbeing needs of each Year Level. It is targeted at students’ level of emotional, social and psychological development.

GROW is a program that encompasses Positive Psychology and Respectful Relationships, as well as vital aspects of Cyber Safety, Study Skills, Consent and Sexuality Education and Mental Health. The program has been shaped by student voice and creates a sense of community and connection across the College. GROW promotes and develops the qualities of resilience, openness, reflectiveness, growth mindset, positivity and purpose, and ensures that the De La Salle College students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand themselves, the world around them and their place in it.

Jessica Alger – Deputy Principal, Students

Learning and Teaching

Deputy Principal

Learning is about much more than acquiring knowledge, and it’s the social element of learning that has not easily been replicated through the periods of remote learning that have characterised this academic year.

Young people learn so much from one another when occupying the same physical space. Humans are social beings and take cues in all sorts of subtle ways about what is and isn’t appropriate, valuable, worthwhile or crucial. It is such an important part of the learning process and the growth of youngsters. They find validation and critique in the body language and little offhanded comments of their peers, which helps them build a sense of self and their place in the world. Learning is about much more than acquiring knowledge, and it’s the social element of learning that has not easily been replicated through the periods of remote learning that have characterised this academic year.

Having said that, a rich, stable and universally accessible online environment for learning has enabled the setting and completion of highly effective learning tasks at De La Salle College. Consistent conventions between Year Levels, subjects and teachers, has allowed for meaningful engagement between teachers and students. With several movements into remote learning over the past eighteen months, teachers have been forced to adapt their programs and teaching to varying degrees. This has depended largely upon the subject area. For many teachers, video-based learning and teaching, coupled with our already sophisticated online learning management system and digital tools, has allowed learning to continue with little need for radical modification or reinvention.

Subjects with a heavy practical component, however, have had to be very creative. I have witnessed teachers developing novel activities for students using everyday household items. The product of these tasks has been fascinating, with student works reflecting the intimacy and introspection of what has been a life dominated by interior spaces throughout the year.

This year’s multiple occasions of lockdown and face-to-face learning is a scenario that we’d trained to become proficient in throughout 2020. It has been a year besotted with challenges, however, learning continuity for students has been strong. The strength of the collective expertise and dedication of our staff and the responsiveness and resilience of our students has enabled us to navigate the year with our heads held high.

Mark Gustincic – Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching

Mark Gustincic

Science

Staff and students have been full of excitement in both areas of ICT and integrating the incredible world of Science in the community. Incorporating both environments of onsite and remote learning, teachers have worked tirelessly both as subject groups and individuals working above and beyond to achieve high quality lessons and assessments for the young men at De La Salle College.

Staff and students found themselves in a familiar environment and have continued to rise to the challenge of communication, organisation and regular review. Whilst the Science department did take a huge hit with practical activities being unavailable onsite, staff rose to the challenge of developing new inquiry ideas and even adapting existing experimental procedures which students could do safely at home.

The Science department was able to host an incredible Science Week event remotely, this was huge success with College-wide involvement. Over the week we had thousands of visits to the Science Week OLLIE page, 926 entries in the daily quizzes, and 40 students enter the competitions. I would like to thank all the students who participated and made entries in the Science Week competitions.

As Learning Area Team Leader - Science, I am extremely proud and honoured to work with my colleagues and our students during this time. Both staff and students have persevered, supported one another and adapted to change.

Technology

The Technology department has acquired a 3D Router and another 3D printer to help with the changing focus of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. This will allow students to learn new ways to design and produce outcomes that are becoming more relevant in further education and work. Computing and Software Development students also used the Computer Aided Design to explore and use the software as part of their studies.

Another challenging year in Technology and lessons learnt from previous lockdowns, Technology subjects turned their focus to new and emerging technology so students could produce outcomes to meet the curriculum. This sits alongside the traditional skills and knowledge of subject areas in Design and Technology Year 7 to 10, Product Design and Technology VCE Units 1-4, STEM Year 10 and Systems Engineering Year 10 and VCE Units 1-4.

It has been a challenging year and I would like to thank the Technology staff for their input and professionalism and the students for their patience and engagement. Warren Walker – Learning Area Team Leader – Technology

Justin Bourke – Learning Area Team Leader – Science

English

In September, Australia’s national catalogue of words, the Macquarie Dictionary, celebrated its fortieth birthday, and will soon announce a new “Word of the Year”. In 2020, the short list included “cottagecore”, “karen” and “doomscrolling”. The winning word ended up being, understandably, “rona”.

I asked students what their “Word of 2021” was. “Pick-me” (someone seeking attention) impressed, while proper noun “Teams” became an action verb (“let’s Teams about this”). Given the age group, “maskne” (acne caused by wearing a mask) was unsurprising. Our students continue to make inventive use of language despite the “groundhog” shape of 2021, reminding us of the importance of sharing the written and spoken word in our English classes. We’ve also provided opportunities outside the classroom, in events such as Write a Book in a Day, debating and public speaking competitions, the new Book Club and Writers’ Collective.

A “poggers” and “based” year for the English faculty!

Melissa Walsh – Learning Area Team Leader – English

Mathematics

As we reflect on 2021, we showcase the Mathematics program at De La Salle College. The College understands the importance of Mathematical education for our pupils and we aim to provide excellent resources and create opportunities for our students to grow.

Year 7 students are introduced to Cambridge Go, an online learning system where they completed questions, watched video tutorials, used interactive lessons and played scorches live.

Year 8 students completed projects on Data and Measurement reflecting real life problems. Students utilised Google Maps when calculating areas, perimeters, distances, and located iconic landmarks and objects from around the world. Students interpreted their findings by data analysis.

Year 9 students experienced taking their own fingerprints. Fingerprinting provides a scientific and mathematical link to Term 1’s theme of Identity, which is woven through all Holy Eucharist Campus’ subjects. Mathematical elements include ensuring correct water temperature in the water bath, measuring the time required for an adequate fuming of the fingerprints, and statistical analysis of the class versus the general population.

The Year 10 Enrichment Maths class travelled to the city and The Shrine of Remembrance. Teachers, Janet Holden and Elizabeth O’Connell, conducted a unique experience by taking the students on a Maths Path through the city and studied the architecture and its mathematical influence on The Shrine of Remembrance. This experience was part of the elective course created for students to apply real world knowledge and thinking.

Mathematics is a popular subject at De La Salle College. Wherever possible, we incorporate extra-curricular activities to both support and extend the Mathematics taught in our classrooms. These include the Australian Mathematics Competition, Maths Help after school and the Gifted and Talented Education program.

Congratulations to students who participated in the programs mentioned above and the staff who dedicated their time in supporting our students. I look forward to another year full of activities and achievements.

Thomas Le – Learning Area Team Leader – Mathematics

Tom Hobbins (Year 12), from the Write a Book in a Day competition.

Humanities

Humanities challenges students to think analytically and creatively about societal issues and encourages students to discover solutions and strategies for the future. Despite another year where learning was interrupted due to COVID-19, the Humanities Learning Area has continued to present our young men with challenging curriculum and tasks to encourage them to think, analyse, evaluate and create solutions to issues raised in each of the areas of History, Geography, Legal Studies and Australian and Global Politics.

Languages

Below are some reflections from the Humanities teachers:

Year 7 Geography: “Year 7 students have become resilient learners which are able to apply the skills they have honed while at home; time management, organisation and resourcefulness.”

Year 7 and 8 History: “Well done to the Year 7 and 8 History students, they have engaged with the big ideas and formed their understanding of historical events, societies and individuals.”

Year 8 and 12 Geography: “In Semester One, both the Year 8 and Year 12 Geography classes were able to successfully complete their fieldwork. This provided an opportunity to practice fieldwork techniques, analyse data and present their findings in both written and visual form.”

Year 9 Alliance: “The Year 9 students have adapted to remote learning and supported each other. If a student has difficulty with the internet or accessing lessons, all members of the class rally around each other and offer support. Truly Lasallian.”

Year 12 History Revolutions: “Year 12 Revolutions students have seamlessly continued their learning. Their good humor and banter has continued to lift all our spirits. A desire to improve their responses as we march towards the exam impresses me greatly.”

Year 12 Legal Studies: “A terrific bunch of young men who have done me proud as they passionately set out to achieve their personal best with each task and never give up.”

Thank you to the Humanities staff for their enthusiasm, collegiality and determination to make the daily lessons and tasks innovative and enjoyable for students in this second year of long periods of remote learning. To the young men in our classes, thank you for your willingness to adapt to the remote learning environment and in so doing, continue to develop your knowledge and skills.

Christine Thompson – Learning Area Team Leader – Humanities

The Languages department made sure that another year of lockdowns wouldn’t affect the fun of learning another language. From Year 5 to VCE, students in Language classes have been busy presenting, acting out role-plays and practicing their language skills.

In Term 1, Year 10 – 12 French students went on an excursion to see the movie ‘Un Vrai Bonhomme’ (Moving On!) as part of the French Film Festival hosted by the Alliance Française.

Also in Term 1, Holy Eucharist officially launched its French Club. Every Thursday during lunchtime, the entirely student-led club, delivers a variety of cultural activities. So far, students have played French games, leaders hosted Crêpes Day and students participated in virtual cooking classes.

Our VCE students were involved in online poetry competitions, oral exam practice and SACs.

I thank our students for their excellent participation and for continuing to love learning another language. This could not have been achieved without the efforts of the amazing Languages team - Kath Marino, Thierry Moran, Vanessa Marolda, Lil Russo, Marjorie Bon and Marta Webster, who found new and creative ways to present the curriculum in a virtual space.

Grazie mille e merci beaucoup!

Grace Giudice – Learning Area Team Leader – Languages

Religious Education

2021 presented wonderful opportunities in the Religious Education department. For our new Year 7 students this year, it was a warm welcome to the De La Salle Salle College community with themes such as Prayer, Community and Belonging. Year 8 students investigated key themes of Social Justice, Courage, Rites of Passage and Early Christian Communities. Year 9 Encounter students unpacked Luadato si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on Caring for God’s Creation among other interesting topics.

On the senior campus, Year 10 students enjoyed their four elective units on Jesus, Church History, Religion in Art and Music, and The Gospel Code. Year 11 students embraced Unit 1 or 2 Religion in Society areas of study. Several inspirational speakers were involved in the Year 12 Seminar Program including Old Collegian and De La Salle Brother, Bill Firman, Sam Clear, Sonja Karras and Matt Wilesmith.

These highlights of the 2021 Religious Education program enhanced the holistic education of our students at De La Salle College.

Kathryn Holewa – Learning Area Team Leader – Religious Education

Health and Physical Education

Our Health and Physical Education program plays a major role in not only the physical development of our students at De La Salle College but also on the development of their mental, emotional, social and spiritual health and wellbeing. As well as developing fundamental motor skills, our curriculum encourages, challenges and enables our students to be physically active through experiential learning to develop healthy lifestyles from junior years through to VCE and even beyond the students’ schooling lives.

This year for Health and Physical Education began a lot smoother than a large portion of 2020. Students engaged in exciting lessons involving athletics, gymnastics, invasion games, striking/fielding games, net/wall sports and were even being introduced to the upgraded high-performance weights room at the College. With another extended lockdown and students re-visiting remote learning, the core aim for students was to be setting physical activity goals to meet the National Physical Activity Guidelines every day and therefore have an active approach to looking after all aspects of their health and wellbeing. We look forward to returning to campus for Health and Physical Education lessons.

Matthew Whitty – Learning Area Team Leader – Health and Physical Education

Sam Clear

Sonja Karras

Brother Bill Firman

Commerce

Flexibility, uncertainty and complex are words used to describe 2021’s educational environment. However, in 2021, the Commerce department celebrates the way we have seamlessly adapted with each lockdown. With the establishment of OneNote, OLLIE and online note systems, we were able to switch from onsite learning to remote learning with ease and provide our students with continuity of learning.

This year, the Year 10 Prices, Markets and Finance course took steps toward developing and maintaining links between the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise course in Year 9. The Year 10 course introduced the Online Social Enterprise Business (OSEB) Project enabling students to develop a business idea and create their own business plan that consisted of the Operations Plan, Human Resources Plan, Marketing Plan and Finance Plan. This rigorous, yet challenging project, allows students to develop critical 21st century skills whilst acquiring curriculum knowledge and applying it to their own business idea. The Commerce Team are excited by this new project and will continue to adapt it in line with student expectations and interests.

As the Learning Area Team Leader - Commerce, I am proud of the way my team continue to develop rich and interesting learning and teaching opportunities. I am grateful for the team I have been leading over the past two years as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

– Learning Area Team Leader – Commerce

Legal Studies

Legal Studies is a non-stop roller coaster ride through our legal system from 1900 to the present. It is always evolving and a true exploration of the law in our daily lives. 2021 saw students tackle a range of legal conundrums. We explored referendums and landmark rulings, grasped how the states, despite our constitution, can slam the borders shut, and evaluated the role of protests and social media on instigating change.

With the courts closed and excursions cancelled, students participated in a brilliant Zoom presentation by County Court Judge, Chris O’Neill. Both onsite and remotely, students learned about how the principals of justice underpin our democratic rights. Students investigated and evaluated the courts and parliamentary system, and the importance of accessibility for our most vulnerable members of society, in particular, Indigenous Australians. Year 12s also picked up some handy tips on staying out of jail, how to successfully sue for negligence and get their money back on a dodgy pair of sneakers.

Here are some insights from the 2021 Year 12 Legal Studies Class:

Legal Studies gives us insight into understanding the legal system through current and relevant cases. In addition to recognising how the law impacts us, we also begin to understand Parliament itself and its role in society. Hugh Lucas.

Legal Studies is fantastic as you learn all the intricacies about the foundational document that underpins our great political and legal system, and the way in which it functions to uphold our parliamentary democracy. Thomas Seddon

During Term 2, the Year 12 students delivered impressive oral presentations on civil reforms. We all gained valuable insight on why reforms are needed in the civil justice system. Stephen Healy

You know you are in a Legal Studies classroom when you hear “you’ve got $3.80, each word is worth 10 cents”*. Legal Studies is always full of surprises, students writing responses entirely in Latin, people going into debt or making profit. Daniel Pertile *this is revision tip you will learn, available exclusively for enrolled Legal students.

Sarah Brooks – Classroom Teacher

Debating

Debating! What a sport! If one is interested in exploring intellectually challenging topics that bestride public discourse whilst also attempting to articulate complicated ideas and arguments in a competitive albeit emboldening environment. Debating is the way to go!

Because of the oscillation between freedom and lockdown, the season at the Debating Association of Victoria (DAV) was disrupted. Starting the year with a bye for the tantalisingly interesting topic: ‘That Victoria should abandon the Belt and Road deal with China’, we eventually began preparing for the next debate ‘That we regret the rise of cancel culture’. In doing so, all team members met up at lunchtime to examine the merits and demerits of such a social phenomenon that hits the very foundational cornerstones of our civilisation.

Ultimately, the year was a successful one that we all undeniably enjoyed. We would like to express our profound gratitude for the best Debating coaches ever: Georgina Dwyer and Christine Thompson. Thomas Seddon – Debating Captain

Library

The role of De La Salle College’s libraries is to support students and teachers in reading and research. Library staff have worked hard at all levels of study from Primary to VCE to assist the learning needs of students.

The year started with a Tiverton reading competition. Students could add “a spine” of every title they had read to the wall display. The heated competition resulted in Year 6, Year 7R and Year 8H announced as top readers. This was a fantastic way to start the year of reading!

Teacher librarians worked with English teachers to present fortnightly themed reading classes at Tiverton and Holy Eucharist. We worked with senior teachers by presenting research tools including the journal databases and bibliography tools. Weekly library-based activities such as Book Club, Chess, Maths Help and late study in Kinnoull Library are the regular ebb and flow of library life. Sadly, these activities were missed during the lockdowns. At this point we focused on online library resources. Reading classes continued online and Tiverton students took part in the De La Salle Reads! activity.

As in 2020, the library staff mailed a book home to all Year 7s so that the Term 4 Lit Circle program in English could continue as scheduled.

Book Week activities were postponed and took place when students returned to campus in Term 4. The annual Literary Quiz attracted a full house. Bernard Caleo ran a virtual workshop with Year 5 and 6 students about how to draw comics. Students were able to use Virtual Reality to visit literary locations.

The De La Salle College Library embraces the idea of imagination, in reading and in finding ways to serve the needs of students and staff wherever they may be.

Catherine Ryan – Library Team Leader

Gifted and Talented Education Programs

2021 marked the sixth year of our Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program. More than 100 students across the College greatly benefitted from opportunities that allowed them to strain their brains and open their minds to develop new skills or showcase existing talents.

Even though multiple events/competitions known to cater for our talented students were again cancelled this year, we still managed to pursue events such as the Australian Mathematics Competition, RoboCup Junior Challenge and ASX Stock Market Game. We continue to strive to find and develop new opportunities to challenge and grow our students in areas beyond the normal curriculum.

A special thank you to all the teachers who have supported these activities through either active supervision and guidance or background assistance with excursion and incursion preparations.

Stephen Brick – GATE Coordinator, Kinnoull

Chris Church – GATE Coordinator, Tiverton

Education Support

Throughout 2021, the Education Support Team, consisting of both teachers and Learning Support Officers, has continued to work with the wider College community to guide the planning and implementation of inclusive educational practices for students across the full range of abilities. We have established partnerships with students, families and teachers to ensure coordinated support for the student’s academic, social, emotional, behavioural, cultural, health and wellbeing needs.

This year, 285 students were included in the College’s Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) list. The NCCD is an annual collection that counts: the number of school students receiving an adjustment or ‘help’ due to disability, and the level of adjustment they are receiving to access education on the same basis as their peers. The team worked collaboratively with teachers and families to develop Personalised Learning and Adjustment Plans for more than half of these students, outlining a range of strategies to support students with their learning and wellbeing.

I wish to thank my team for their compassion, resilience and continued support of students across the College.

Georgie

Skinner – Education Support Coordinator

Experiential Learning

As the 2021 school year began, the Experiential Learning teachers were excited about the opportunities the new year would bring. Having put 2020 behind them, the Arts, Physical Education, Drama, Music, Technology, VET and VCAL teachers had great plans to provide students the “hands-on” learning the Experiential Learning area is known for.

Throughout Semester One, despite two brief periods of remote learning, our students had some wonderful experiences. Art and Technology classes enjoyed the benefits of working in our art rooms and workshops. Year 7 and 8 Music classes eagerly engaged in learning their new instrument. The Senior VCAL students worked on their garden project. The Visual Communication Design students visited the Top Designs and ACC Art Exhibitions, and the Physical Education students relished the opportunity to participate in classes both onsite and at specialist facilities. Our students were enjoying all the things they’d missed most during 2020.

However, early Term 3, remote learning was thrust upon us once again. Despite this, our Experiential Learning teachers again adapted to the remote learning environment and continued to provide our students with engaging and challenging learning experiences. They’ve once again done a wonderful job in challenging circumstances, but I’m sure they’re looking forward to 2022 with hope that remote learning will finally be behind us!

Jodie McLaren – Director of Learning and Development – Experiential Learning

Digital Learning and Reporting

In another year where students, staff and families faced the challenges of remote learning. It has been pleasing to note that De La Salle College’s ability to deliver and interact with students and families through our digital platforms has allowed for continued delivery of curriculum, student support and communication with families.

Our 1:1 notebook program has empowered students to continue to develop their digital literacy, collaboration and problem solving skills. De La Salle College’s ability to track student progression through OLLIE has enabled us to be proactive when dealing with student’s needs. While we would all much rather face to face onsite learning with no interruptions, you can be reassured knowing that our remote learning and 1:1 notebook program is the envy of many schools.

Rob Bonnici – Director of Learning and Development – Digital Learning &

Reporting Coordinator

Curricular Programs

The world of assessment and reporting at De La Salle is one of vibrancy, forward thinking and best practice strategies.

This year has seen excellent progress in the College’s commitment to continuous reporting practices where parents and students receive regular notification of results for assignments, essays and tests. Our online learning platform, OLLIE, has ensured that parents do not need to wait for End-of-Semester Reports before discovering how their son is progressing. With remote learning being a significant aspect of schooling this year, it is a blessing that we are so well-equipped to deliver curricular programs online.

The De La Salle College teaching staff have also embraced the use of rubrics for major assessments, allowing students to see their standard of achievement and the steps required to progress. These rubrics are in-line with the latest research about effective feedback and have been readily adopted across the College.

Ben Williamson – Director of Learning and Development – Curricular Programs

Data and Student Progression

This year has been busy in the progression space at De La Salle College. After a break in 2020, we successfully completed NAPLAN online with Years 5, 7 and 9.

Our NAPLAN results show excellent growth over the past two years for our Year 9 students, seeing them produce above average results for Reading, Writing and Numeracy. In addition, the Year 10 students completed Allwell Academic Testing which gives them an insight into their strengths and weaknesses so that they can choose their best possible pathway heading into their final years at the College.

At De La Salle College, we have a lot of valuable data available to us. Teachers have been analysing each student’s report data, Allwell or NAPLAN data and pastoral care data to identify and highlight students within their class who may need extra support in their learning or need to be challenged. From there, teachers have been able to support students each lesson with personalised classroom intervention, offer assistance outside of class or assign students to study sessions where they work on study habits and techniques.

Emma Fairclough – Progression Coordinator

Tiverton Campus

Director of Students

Martin Gibbs

All Tiverton students worked with Elephant Ed on a range of modules from Body Image, Choices and Embracing Change.

The Year 5 - 8 Tiverton Campus gladly welcomed the new GROW wellbeing program with a range of special events that challenged our students to think more deeply and to prioritise their own wellbeing.

We began this journey with Dr Eoin Killackey from Orygen Youth Health , who presented at our Parent Information Evenings on the topics of the adolescent brain, the importance of positive reinforcement, and labelling emotions.

The Year 8 students worked with Project Rockit about the importance of speaking up and using your strengths to ensure you know who you are and what you can do to make a positive difference. The Year 5 students listened to a presentation by Reuben Cullen, author of A Hero Born, focussing on positive emotions, and how to be the best version of yourself.

All Tiverton students worked with Elephant Ed on a range of modules from Body Image, Choices and Embracing Change. The Year 8 students specifically focused on respectful language and the dangers of labelling students and how we can become more inclusive.

We also had Australia’s leading cybercop, Susan McLean, present to the students regarding online activities and their digital footprint. Her clear message of making good choices, being kind and being brave resonated with all who attended.

Student’s leadership qualities were the focus throughout the various College Camps at Lord Somers Camp (Year 8), Ace High Horse-riding Camp (Year 7), Phillip Island Adventure Resort (Year 6) and Sovereign Hill (Year 5). The Young Lasallian Leadership Day and the Play to your Strengths program with the St Kilda Football Club were also activities embraced by the students.

All Year 5 - 8 students were also encouraged to apply for the newly created High Performance Sports Programs. The students accepted into this program work with current and retired sporting stars and resources include a strength and conditioning coach and motivational and engaging presentations regarding nutrition, recovery and performance.

In 2021, Tiverton has been upgraded with a new gym and weights room, synthetic turf in the Primary School playground, bright and newly refurbished classrooms in the Murdoch and Duffy Buildings, new gardens, and a freshly painted canteen. Despite the pandemic setbacks, the Tiverton Campus has continued to grow and flourish throughout 2021.

Martin Gibbs – Director of Students, (Middle Years)

Tiverton Leaders

2021 has been a productive year for De La Salle College and the Tiverton Campus. Despite multiple lockdowns and remote learning, our community continued to thrive and find ways to be resilient, patient and motivated throughout the year.

In Semester One, the College was able to raise nearly $50,000 towards Lasallian projects across the globe through Mission Action Day. Throughout the year, we gathered multiple times as a community to compete in events such as the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals and House lunchtime competitions. Students have also been able to compete in some ACC sports and other activities including eSports, Debating and preparing for the College musicals.

This year we emphasised mental wellbeing, and although we are in unprecedented times with lockdown and quarantine, we have been able to continue this focus when it has been needed the most. We kept this focus through class communication, at home House competitions and Wellbeing Wednesdays. Nonetheless, through challenging times and hardship, De La Salle College has been able to thrive and once again prove that it is more than possible to continue through difficulty when united as a community.

2021 HIGGINS MEDAL

The De La Salle College Year 6 nominee for the 2021 Higgins Medal is Evangelos Fabiatos. Evangelos joined the College in 2021 and has made an immediate impact. Voted in by his peers as Primary Vice Captain, he has conducted a range of school tours, primary information mornings and has been a vocal and productive voice in our student leadership team meetings. A highlight was his keynote speech at our annual Primary Parents International Women’s Day Assembly.

This year has been a long journey with many ups and downs and an abundance of learning experiences. Throughout the year, I have been lucky enough to participate in many activities De La Salle College has offered through face-to-face, as well as remote learning.

One highlight was participating in the interschool sports. I had lots of fun playing in the soccer team, while others were part of the netball team. I loved playing sport with my friends and competing against different schools. I also enjoyed visiting Scienceworks where we tested the equipment and learned more about science.

Sadly, we went into lockdown after only a few months of school. Since then I have learnt to adapt to the restrictions and became more resilient and independent. Even though we don’t like lockdown and remote learning, my teachers have made it fun. I have enjoyed the potato Olympics where we used real potatoes and hand drew faces on them to make them come to life! We then did fun activities with them, such as rolling, swimming, gymnastics and weightlifting.

I have really enjoyed this year and can’t wait for Year 7.

Ben Marchesani – Primary Captain (Year 6)

Evangelos is also a very hard worker and continues to excel in his studies. He is strong at both literacy and numeracy and is constantly seeking extension activities, especially with his reading and writing. We expect him to transition well into Year 7 and continue his exceptional work habits and his thirst for leadership opportunities moving forward.

Luca Yannas – Tiverton Campus Captain (Year 8)

Holy Eucharist Campus

Year 9 Head of Campus

– HOLY EUCHARIST

David Alexander

The Year 9s have showcased a remarkable ability to navigate the uncertainties with their schooling, show a willingness to adapt and ultimately just get on with business.

The ongoing evolution of De La Salle’s Holy Eucharist Campus continues to have wide-reaching benefits for both students and staff.

The curriculum that is intentionally designed to be distinctive to Year 9 students, continues to evolve. On a daily basis this is brought to life by an outstanding team of Year 9 specialist teachers and Education Support Officers. Their portrayal of cohesion, stability and empowerment has gone a long way in anchoring this successful change.

The accomplishment of the Year 9 movement was evidenced within the 2021 Year 9 Review with both current and former students labelling the campus a huge success (82%). Maintaining regular contact with the same teacher and being able to garner more ownership over their learning experiences were reported as two key factors that have led to an improved independence in a Year 9 student’s learning journey.

In 2021, born out of a teenager’s aspiration to see progressive self-improvement, saw the inception of the Year 9 WISE Program. This concept involves a goal-orientated task for Wellness, Independence, Service and Expedition. The program continues to engage and empower our young men through active participation and resilience building.

This year, the Year 9 program saw many successful ventures – a city experience, House activities, a lightning premiership, social justice initiatives, fundraising barbeques, rock band, the Man Cave, record numbers at Friday run club, and importantly the galvanisation of a group of young men destined for great things. You will note that until now this article has not mentioned the disruption to schooling due to government-imposed restrictions. But it must be said, the Year 9s have showcased a remarkable ability to navigate the uncertainties with their schooling, show a willingness to adapt and ultimately just get on with business. In this tricky world that we live, our students should be applauded on this – a true marker of resilience.

David Alexander – Year 9 Head of Campus

Holy Eucharist Leaders

This year another group of students joined us eager to take up the opportunities that a special year at the Holy Eucharist Campus provides. Now in its third year, students are starting to enter the gates of the Year 9 Campus with plenty of stories and questions; born from the tales of older siblings or friends that have come before them.

Harnessing the students’ enthusiasm and encouraging them to step up to challenges, we have seen record numbers of Year 9s put themselves forward academically and stretch their learning in different ways. From participation in the ACC Debating team, Chess competitions, Music Tour or signing up for extra Maths or Literacy classes, Year 9 students have found their niche at Holy Eucharist. We may not have been able to provide every experience as planned, but the Alliance city learning and personal development workshops were participated in with gusto, developing our learners into empathetic and engaged young men.

Lauren Anderson – Year 9 Learning & Teaching

Leader

This year I had the great honour to serve as the Holy Eucharist Campus Captain. During this time, I enjoyed the opportunity to strengthen bonds with my cohort and form collaborative relationships with the Holy Eucharist staff.

Much like last year, this year had its fair share of struggles, especially with the constant back and forth transition from remote to face-to-face learning. However, as a cohort we have been able to build on our experience from last year to overcome these adversities and make the most of our time at Holy Eucharist.

As Captain, it has been rewarding to see the development of our cohort through the Year 9 program. Personally, I have been able to form much closer friendships with my peers because of the close-knit community at the Holy Eucharist Campus. During this year, being isolated from the other campuses, we were given a terrific opportunity to grow, mature and prepare ourselves for whatever the future holds.

Skyler Sahely – Holy Eucharist Captain

2021 HIGGINS MEDAL

The De La Salle College Year 9 nominee for the 2021 Higgins Medal is James McLisky.

James is a stand-out performer at the Holy Eucharist Campus. He has shown a steadfast commitment to his studies and maturity in being able to transition to and from remote learning conditions. James was recognised in the Semester One Awards for Media and Physical Education. He is commended on his work ethic which sets a fine example for his peers.

James is a talented sportsman and has dealt with interruptions to his football and basketball seasons. He will also represent the school in ACC cricket, a sport he plays at a very high level.

James’ maturity, commitment and resilience makes him most deserving of this Higgins Award. We encourage James to use his Year 9 year as a platform to pursuing future leadership opportunities at the College.

Holy Eucharist Running Club

Kinnoull Campus

Director of Students

– SENIOR YEARS

Shane Mackintosh

The vertical wellbeing House system enabled the senior students to lead by example whilst continuing to cultivate a positive climate within each House.

Despite the many challenges in 2021, one can only have admiration for the grit displayed by all the senior students and staff this year. With great expectations that the events of 2020 were well behind us, unfortunately, remote learning permeated our landscape once again this year. Students and staff were required to adapt quickly, drawing on experiences from last year in managing the constant state of uncertainty.

Despite the stop-start presence of onsite learning, students displayed a positive mindset towards their studies throughout the year. Whether being onsite or during remote learning, the Mentors were instrumental in supporting the students by maintaining those all-important connections and relationships. The vertical wellbeing House system enabled the senior students to lead by example whilst continuing to cultivate a positive climate within each House.

The exciting launch and implementation of the College reimaged personal development (GROW) took place this year. Guided by the Mentors, the bespoke program has been tailored to meet the specific wellbeing needs of the students. Whilst drawing on current research and best practices from Australia and around the world, the nuanced program focused on a range of topics that has equipped our students with the tools and resources to support their ongoing wellbeing needs. Our students have shown tremendous personal growth throughout the past twelve months and will no doubt reflect on this year as another pivotal step in their personal development.

Finally, to the Kinnoull staff who have supported the students so tirelessly throughout the year – a huge thank you. The students and College are very fortunate to have such a wonderful and dedicated group of professionals supporting the needs of the young men in our care.

Wishing you all a very safe and relaxing summer break.

Shane Mackintosh – Director of Students, (Senior Years)

VCE

The 2021 VCE students are to be commended for their resilience, commitment and dedication. It has been a challenging year but the graduating students of De La Salle College are indeed worthy of congratulating. Various media articles have stated that up to three whole Terms have been spent in remote learning in the past 24 months. In 2021, the GAT was delayed five times before finally taking place after 10 weeks off campus.

We would like to thank the College Directors, Executive Team, Director of Students and 2021 VCE staff and acknowledge the creative dedication with which they have approached the learning and teaching of our VCE students. At every challenge, there was an innovative solution. Working as a team we ensured all students have had the opportunity to achieve personal best outcomes. All VCE staff were able to participate in Professional Development and we also had school partnerships in Unit 3/4 Drama and Applied Computing: Software Development.

The College had 160 Year 12 students and many Year 11 students who completed a range of subjects across the Unit 3/4 VCE curriculum, offering choices in all subject domains. VCE VET subjects are a growth area and students are very keen on Sport/Recreation and Building/Construction. Students completing practical subjects were introduced to the many amazing digital and virtual platforms that allowed assignments to be completed. We also had three students studying a Higher Education subject at the University of Melbourne. They have each achieved excellent results and have thoroughly enjoyed their experience.

In 2021, students were introduced to online SAC assessment. Students mastered this quickly and it allowed us to stay on track and meet all the external Study Design Assessments.

We take this opportunity to thank the external supervisors who manage our examinations, led superbly by our Chief Supervisor, Lesley Freeland.

We wish all students the very best of luck in their exams and in life beyond the school gates.

James Gigacz and Fiona Sayner – VCE Coordinators 2021

VET

2021 saw a number of De La Salle College students undertake both internal and external Vocational Education and Training (VET) subjects. The College once again had students study Building and Construction (Carpentry) and Sport and Recreation internally. The delivery of both of these subjects was severely hampered by the various lockdowns throughout the year and some of the practical components of the course were modified in order for students to successfully complete their certificates in these subjects.

Several students once again chose to study certificates externally and the variety of subjects chosen is a great example of why choosing a VET subject is a good option for many students. We had three Year 12 students complete a Certificate II in Aviation and all three have partially completed their pilot’s licences. Other Year 12 students completed certificates in areas including Animal Studies, Hospitality, Electrical, Plumbing, Screen and Media, Acting, Musical Performance and Musical Production.

In a sign of the times, 2021 saw two of our Year 11 students undertake studies in Cybersecurity, an area in which I am sure their acquired skills will certainly be sought after in the job market post school.

In what has been a very difficult year for the delivery of practical subjects, De La Salle College students are to be congratulated on the way they adapted to completing course requirements online. I trust that they will have opportunities in the future to complete some of the tasks that simply were not possible due to lockdowns.

Jon Edgar – VET Coordinator

VCAL

VCAL 2021 commenced with our headstart program in November 2020, a bumper crop of De La Salle College’s finest, producing a capacity Year 11 Intermediate and Year 12 Senior class. Our Intermediate and Senior students were excited with the prospect of a new beginning, fuelling expectations of new pathways that will take them to their dream occupations.

Previously our Senior Enterprise students had secured a Government grant of $12,000 for a school improvement garden project. Students wasted no time in rolling up their sleeves designing, quoting, determining suitable and appropriate materials to create their own Garden of Eden under the very capable direction and assurance of Dave Murray, Andrew Kearns and Jodie McLaren.

Intermediate students embarked on their own new and wondrous experience, The Little Kitchen That Could, a VET Hospitality program integrating the VCAL strand of Industry Specific and Personal Development, maturing an understanding of hygiene with the finer points of culinary consciousness, bringing out the MasterChef within. They produced delectable delights!

The Senior and Intermediate students assume responsibility for their onsite work placement, with many students gaining School Based Apprenticeships in Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Refrigeration, while others secured Structured Workplace Learning opportunities as Motor Mechanic, Landscaping, Film, Music and Acting with numerous students working in the Building industry. This provides students with the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of their selected pathway and creates an advantage over others to secure employment.

It has been a challenging, yet successful year for staff and students, as usual the VCAL team showed resilience and comradeship to carry us through for a very positive 2021. Congratulations to all and thank you for your dedication and hard work.

Tim Hogan – VCAL Coordinator

Careers

This year, many have found it difficult to look too far into the future, let alone make projections. However, our De La Salle College students have embraced this challenge, made plans and became excited about their future possibilities.

The Year 9 Choices Program launched with an interview from an Old Collegian who embraced both life and learning experiences which led him on an overseas study and sport trajectory. This stimulated many students to look at possible career and subject selections with an enhanced vigour.

Year 10 students were involved in an online interactive workshop from Shape Your Destiny which then segued into completing the Morrisby Report. The data gathered allowed students to critically review their strengths and see what industries these skills could be best utilised in.

Year 11 students were able to confirm their subject choices for their final VCE year of study, using research to guide them into making informed decisions which included both their passions and course prerequisites.

Year 12 students embraced their VTAC Course Preferences and became genuinely excited about their post-secondary study and employment opportunities.

It is always a privilege to work alongside the De La Salle College students and assist them in their explorations. 2021 has been no exception.

Caroline Fitzpatrick – Careers Advisor

REMOTE LEARNING

A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AT TIVERTON

With scattered lockdowns across the year, particularly in Semester Two, the Tiverton Wellbeing Team placed great emphasis on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our Year 5 - 8s this year. With restrictions having a profound effect on all facets of life, it was imperative to provide strategies and assistance for students to look after themselves during this difficult time.

The GROW program has provided numerous opportunities to partake in a wide variety of research-driven programs, such as the Berry Street model, the Resilience Project , Elephant Ed and Braingrow. Students also participated in activities for R U OK? Day and World Mental Health Month

In Semester Two, many of the Year 8’s worked with the Black Dog Institute to participate in the Future Proofing Study –a world first study to identify the benefits of using a mental health support app. This also involved the use of the Biteback program which provided challenges to improve individual mental fitness.

In Year 7, students took part in the Braingrow program which comprises of a developmental specific and inclusive approach to how the brain develops from biological, psychological, social and spiritual perspectives. Building on from the Braingrow program, Year 7 students were given the challenge to personalise their own wellbeing by identifying different ways to improve their mental health in the areas of Body, Mind, Spirit, People, Place and Plant to create their own Wellbeing Wheel.

Martin Gibbs – Director of Students, (Middle Years)

Cian O’Flynn (Year 7 Solomon) – Making Scones

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John Gaitanis (Year 7 Jerome) – Wellbeing Wheel

TIVERTON SUPER MARIO KARTS TOURNAMENT

With limited access to physical competitions in 2021, Tiverton staff wanted to find a way to create some fun competition during our scheduled inter-school competition time. With this in mind we revived a lockdown tradition, Super Mario Kart Thursday!

Games are played using a private shared group code and students chat live in Teams. Teachers and students are both vying to be the fastest dodgem driver whilst Toadettes and Mini-Marios drift around set courses slinging banana skins and mushrooms at each other to gain advantage.

Jarrod Shelley – Learning Support Officer

TECHNOLOGY

This year, Technology teachers demonstrated their ability to adapt to online learning. The majority of course content at Year 7-10 had to be adjusted and this was an enormous task and a credit to the Technology teachers who spent countless hours in preparing every lesson to meet curriculum outcomes. This included simulating practical tasks where possible, however, this was not possible for all practical work and most practical tasks were impacted in some way.

One area that remote learning allowed students to explore in greater detail was Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). This is now integrated into VCE and Tertiary studies along with the traditional methods of design and manufacture, so it was beneficial students had the chance to develop their skills in these areas.

Warren Walker – Learning Area Team Leader – Technology

VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

2021 was by far a very memorable year for many. Our students navigated through these waters, producing some spectacular design work, regardless of how challenging this year was. From Peter Bohan’s model creation for a Singapore Skyscraper, to Kelvin Hocevar’s skateboard designs, both the Year 12 and Year 11s created some of their best work during lockdown. Those of you who know Andrea Calabro, would probably complain about the fact that he won’t stop drawing in your class. He certainly turned that drawing into a spectacular comic! Ethan Sanders used traditional skills to create a beautiful album cover design, while Oscar Di Tella went for a more digital design method.

These students have showcased just a fraction of the talented works that have surfaced throughout lockdown.

I am so proud of all the Visual Communication Design students. They have accomplished designing a range of designs that look professional and are works that all students should be very proud of.

Christine Bassili – Classroom Teacher

NATIONAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAY

On Wednesday 1 September, we ran National Health and Physical Education Day.

Unfortunately, remote learning put a halt to some exciting activities, however 12 alternate online activities and challenges were organised to engage the students to act on their Physical MESS (Physical Mental Emotional Social and Spiritual health and wellbeing). It was fantastic to see buy-in from all Year Levels across the College.

Many great entries were received, with the following students taking out the most detailed and impressive challenges completed:

Primary: John Likopoulos

Year 7: Ramon Ladson

Year 8: Digby Shevlin

Year 9: Zac Barling

Year 10: Joshua Bell

Senior: Denzell Prezens

Well done to all who participated in the challenges. Keep active and healthy!

Matthew Whitty –Learning Area Team Leader –Health and Physical Education

LEARNING AND TEACHING IN LOCKDOWN

As we conclude the year, I would like to extend my thanks to the College staff for the mighty effort in adjusting and readjusting to the demands imposed upon us with the recent lockdowns. Similarly, it has been most pleasing to see the efforts of the students in making the best of the disruptions to normal routines and patterns.

Wherever possible, continuity of learning has been maintained, with widespread reports about pleasing levels of engagement and progress by students across all Year Levels.

Mark Gustincic – Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching

HOLY EUCHARIST FRENCH CLUB

The Holy Eucharist French Club merges curriculum and culture with experiential learning.

In some cases, remote learning has broadened the opportunities for this learning to happen within the home.

Niki Rayzman: “As part of the French club we decided to make crepes from the comfort of our homes!! We last did this at school in Term 2 and it was a massive success, so we thought, why should the lockdown stop us?”

Ronin Lew: “Creating crepes was really fun and we got to learn all about it. All my family had a taste of the great recipe. Merci!”

I’m impressed by these young French chefs who spend their Tuesday afternoons on Teams with their teacher who only speaks French during these sessions. A fantastic way to learn about French cultural practices while reaping the culinary benefits!

REMOTE STEPS CHALLENGE

Throughout remote learning, the Mentors and House Coordinators continued to encourage their students to engage in something meaningful outside of study that supports good health and wellbeing. In Term 3, Kinnoull staff and students participated in a House based steps challenge. It was extremely encouraging to see large participation rates across both staff and students. Congratulations to St Edwin’s House Coordinator, Jess Stevenson and St Edwin’s House who in total walked/ran the most steps for the challenge.

Here are the results of the competition:

1st St Edwin’s House – 519,483 steps.

Top performer: Xavier Geddes – 65,389 steps

2nd St Austin’s House – 362,695 steps.

Top Performer: Dominic Shelley – 42,783 steps

3rd St Leo’s House – 293,940 steps.

Top Performer: Levi Wardle – 25,128 steps

4th St Mark’s House – 233,760 steps.

Top performer: Tom Seddon – 32,757 steps.

Across the whole College, there were 1,409,878 steps completed which is a great effort for everyone involved.

Marjorie Bon – Year 9 French Teacher

DE LA SALLE READS!

With limited ability to run author events due to lockdown, the library participated in the national Australia Reads! event which encourages readers to read for one hour on one day. Australia Reads! is a national program, championing reading, promoting the many mental health and lifestyle benefits of reading.

We called it De La Salle Reads! and, once again, the library tapped into the competitive nature of students. We ran a reading tally scoreboard and clocked up 207 hours of reading in one day. There was an accompanying photo competition in which students posted photos of their favourite place to read. Year 5s photoshopped themselves into their favourite travel destinations. Modelling and peer recommendation are two proven ways to encourage readers. Reading together, talking about reading and striving to read more is a great way to get De La Salle College Reading!

Catherine Ryan – Library Team Leader

Shane Mackintosh – Director of Students, (Senior School)

Deputy Principal

Tom Ryan

Nevertheless, the College continued to strive for excellence in Learning and Teaching as well as the Wellbeing programs across all Year Levels.

From an operational perspective, 2021 has proven to be another challenging year. After the second lockdown of 2020, we commenced the year with great optimism and the College was largely able to conduct scheduled operations without interruption. While some restrictions remained, the College was able to participate in ACC sports, camps, performing arts activities and large school gatherings including parent events. Despite a ‘hiccup’ with a short lockdown in February, in so many ways 2020 was feeling like a very normal year, despite the global pandemic continuing to cause havoc across the world.

However, things changed quickly and dramatically towards the end of Semester One. The emergence of the COVID-19 Delta variant and the quick responses by the State Government brought immediate impact. The College was certainly well placed to shift to remote learning after the lessons learnt and the enormous amount of work done by staff in 2020. This transition throughout lockdowns 4, 5 and 6 was smooth, measured and efficient.

Unfortunately, many events had to be rescheduled, modified or cancelled. Uncertainty became the new norm for College operations. Constant re-planning and revision of event schedules and the continual communication with students, staff and parents became part of everyday College operations. Sadly, with many decisions resting on a situation and guidelines beyond the College’s control, for a second year in a row so many of our liturgical, academic, sports and cultural events were affected. The greatest real impact of course was on the students, staff, parents and wider community.

Nevertheless, the College continued to strive for excellence in Learning and Teaching as well as the Wellbeing programs across all Year Levels. As a College, we often turn to our faith in God and the comforting, encouraging words of the Founder, St John Baptist de La Salle, who in his own time faced great adversity; “Do not be disheartened by the difficulties you experience.” (Letter 90). It is with this spirit that De La Salle College carries on and looks forward to certainty in College life that perhaps until now, we took for granted.

Tom Ryan – Deputy Principal, Staff and Operations

De La Salle College Staff 2021

Principal Peter Houlihan

Business Manager (Term 1-2) Sharon O’Neill (From Term 3) Joe Gehrig

Deputy Principal –Staff and Operations Tom Ryan

Deputy Principal –Students Jessica Alger

Deputy Principal –Learning and Teaching Mark Gustincic

Deputy Principal –Identity and Mission Rana Brogan

Director of Students – Middle Years

Martin Gibbs

Director of Students – Senior Years

Shane Mackintosh

DLD Experiential Learning Jodie McLaren

DLD Data and Student Progression (Term 1-2) Shardul Kaneria (Term 3-4) Mark Gustincic / Jodie McLaren

DLD Curricular Programs Ben Williamson

DLD Digital Learning Rob Bonnici

LATL English Melissa Walsh

LATL Commerce Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

LATL Health and Physical Education (Term 1) Michael Chippendale (Term 2-4) Matthew Whitty

LATL Humanities Christine Thompson

LATL Languages Grace Giudice

LATL Mathematics Thomas Le

LATL Religious Education (Term 1-3) Kathryn Holewa (Term 4) Rana Brogan

LATL Technology Warren Walker

LATL Science Justin Bourke

LATL Visual Arts Ryan Hayward

Careers Advisor Caroline Fitzpatrick

College Organiser James Gigacz (Term 2) Emma Fairclough

College Timetabler Marty Rhoden

Gifted and Talented Education Coordinator (Term 1-2) Shardul Kaneria

(Term 3-4 Tiverton/Kinnoull) Stephen Brick (Term 3-4 Holy Eucharist) Chris Church

MAD Coordinator Chris Martin

ACC Sports Coordinator Peter Harrington

House Sports Coordinator Peter Harrington

Drama Coordinator Jennifer Bonnici

Progression Coordinator Emma Fairclough

VCE Coordinator Fiona Sayner / James Gigacz

VET Coordinator Jon Edgar

VCAL Coordinator Tim Hogan

School Psychologist Kinnoull

Anthony Freeman

School Psychologist Tiverton

Frances Kospetas

KINNOULL CAMPUS

St Austin’s House Coordinator

Angela Runci

St Edwin’s House Coordinator Jessica Stevenson

St Leo’s House Coordinator

Michael Watty

St Mark’s House Coordinator Andrew Wozencroft

HOUSE MENTORS

St Austin’s House

Thomas Le

Liz O’Connell

Halid Takimoglu

Jamie Walles

Marta Webster

Ben Williamson

St Edwin’s House

Justin Bourke

Pepe Di Ciccio

Georgina Dwyer

Clare Kennedy-Curtis

Jonathan Pertile

Ken Stokes

St Leo’s House

Ebony Doherty

Jon Edgar

Emma Fairclough

Tim Hogan

Kath Marino

Christine Thompson

St Mark’s House

Andrew Devlin

David Ellul

Janet Holden

Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

Catherine Loft

Warren Walker

Kinnoull Teaching Staff

John Baratta

Christine Bassili

Sarah Brooks

Stephanie Chen (Term 3)

Linden Erlichman-Gross

Jon Hewett

Kerry Martin

Liz Phibbs

HOLY EUCHARIST CAMPUS

Year 9 Head of Campus

David Alexander

Year 9 Learning and Teaching Leader

Lauren Anderson

Holy Eucharist Teaching Staff

Warren Bardsley

Marjorie Bon

Chris Church

David Happ

Matthew Jones

Madison Kaczalska (Term 3)

Nicola Mairs

Vanessa Marolda

Chris Martin

Andrew Murrell (Term 1, 2 and 4)

Ryan McDonough

Michael Ryan

TIVERTON CAMPUS

Year 7 Coordinator

Year 8 Coordinator

Primary Teachers

Patrizia Ferrara

Susan Kiernan

Year 5 Jane Michael

Year 6

(Term 1-2)

(Term 3-4)

Andrew Kearns

Terry Atkins

Claire Papaluca

Class Mentors

7 Benilde Jaymee Lee / Grace Giudice

7 Dunstan Cate McIlroy / Kathryn Holewa

7 Hegarty Catherine Ryan

7 Jerome Matt McLellan (Term 1) Matthew Whitty

7 Roland Thomas Chalkley

7 Solomon Kim Nguyen / Cate McIlroy

8 Benilde Ryan Hayward

8 Dunstan Joanne Graham

8 Hegarty Gerard Barns / Judith Noonan

8 Jerome Melissa Walsh

8 Roland Georgie Skinner

8 Solomon (Term 1) Michael Chippendale (Term 2-4) Matthew Whitty

Tiverton Teaching Staff

Shaun Buckley

Peter Crellin (Term 1-2)

Chris Fleming

Clinton Hutchinson

Luke Kenealy

Thierry Moran

Liliana Russo

Jacinta Ryan

Matt Vecchio (Term 3-4)

House Assistants

St Austin’s House Sharon Richards

St Edwin’s House Clare Kennedy-Curtis

St Leo’s House Emma Fairclough

St Mark’s House Andy Devlin

EdAssist Tutors

Holly Emslie (Term 1-2)

Vera Hudson

Lachlan Kafer

Louise McKavanagh (Term 1-2)

Thomas Simpson (Term 3-4)

Matt Vecchio

Aimee Xavier

EDUCATION SUPPORT

Education Support Coordinator Georgie Skinner

Education Support Teacher

Ebony Doherty / Jo Green

Learning Support Officers

Mairead Dullard

Thomas Edwards

Emily Geraghty

Carolyn Green

Melanie Livera

Eve McLellan

Geordie Nagle (Term 1-2)

Sharon Richards

Alessandro Santamaria (Term 3-4)

Jarrod Shelley

Library Team Leader Catherine Ryan

Teacher Librarian Clare Kennedy-Curtis

Library Technician Marie Anderson / Letitia Mandile

Lasallian Youth Minister James Biviano / Josh Paul

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Music Coordinator Luke Serrano

Ensemble Coordinator Jaymee Lee

Music Teachers

Claire Block

Lucas Clayton

Paul Coyle (Term 1)

Frank Fabris

Rick Freeman

Penny Karahalios

Matthew Lewin (Term 1-2)

Jarrod McCluskey

David Newdick

David Reichman

Daniel Tedford

ADMINISTRATION

Personal Assistant to the Principal Sandy Wreford

Human Resources Coordinator

Nicole Paino-Green

Finance Manager Lorraine Parisi

Finance Officer (Family Accounts) Ellenor Harris

Finance Officer (Accounts Payable) (Term 1-3) Lilly Wu

Finance Officer (Payroll) Kay Zhang

Administration Services Manager

Mary Georges

Executive Support Learning and Teaching

Madalaine Jaskiewicz

Executive Support Identity and Mission and Students

Chris Mundy

Reception Tiverton Monique Wasa

Reception Holy Eucharist Patricia D’Arcy

Reception Kinnoull Stephanie Barras

Music Administrator

Susan Jost

First Aid Officer Kylie Upton

Registrar Rachael Harmer

Assistant Registrar Tanya Claudius

Marketing and Communications Manager Dee Houlihan

Education Support Officer – Marketing and Communications

Sarah Pudelko

Alumni and VASS Officer (Term 1-2) Pam Leeding

Alumni and Events Officer (Term 3-4) Kirsten Eabry

College Archivist (Term 3-4) Marian Jenkinson

ICT Manager Alex Zolkover

ICT Senior Systems Administrator (Operations) (Term 1-2)

Stefan Wadds (Term 3-4) Prince Fonseka

ICT Database Systems Developer (Operations) Ian Zhou

ICT Applications Infrastructure Support Officer (Term 1-3)

Prince Fonseka (Term 4) Saj Edirisuriya

ICT Client Services Technician

Peter Whittenbury

ICT Client Services Technician

Jeremy Kemp

Laboratory Technician Joelene

Dight-Smith / Danka Orlowski

Sport Assistant Joel Lagastes

VCAL Technology Assistant

David Murray

VET and Product Design Assistant

Kevin Reid

Product Design and Technology Assistant

Chas Thompson

Visual Art Technician Travis MacDonald

MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT

Property Manager Michael Bohan

Maintenance Staff

Rob Oldershaw

Steve Broughill

Clinton Harris

Gerard Barns Stephanie Barras

James Biviano Claire Block Michael Bohan Marjorie Bon Jennifer Bonnici Rob Bonnici Justin Bourke

Sarah Brooks Steven Broughill

Shaun Buckley Thomas Chalkley

Michael Chippendale

Chris Church Tanya Claudius

Andrew Devlin Joseph Di Ciccio Joelene Dight-Smith

Ebony Doherty Mairead Dullard Georgina Dwyer Kirsten Eabry Jonathan Edgar

Paul Coyle

Thomas Edwards

Patricia D’Arcy

David Ellul Linden Erlichman-Gross Emma Fairclough

Patrizia Ferrara Caroline Fitzpatrick Chris Fleming Prince Fonseka

Anthony Freeman Rick Freeman Joe Gehrig Mary Georges Emily Geraghty Martin Gibbs James Gigacz Grace Giudice Joanne Graham

Carolyn Green Jo Green Mark Gustincic David Happ Rachael Harmer Peter Harrington Clinton Harris

Tim Hogan Janet Holden Kathryn Holewa Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

Dee Houlihan Peter Houlihan Vera Hudson Clint Hutchinson

Madalaine Jaskiewicz Marian Jenkinson Matthew Jones Susan Jost Shardul Kaneria

Andrew Kearns Jeremy Kemp Luke Kenealy

David Alexander Jessica Alger Lauren Anderson Marie Andersen Terence Atkins John Baratta Warren Bardsley

Stephen Brick

Rana Brogan

Christine Bassili

Ellenor Harris Ryan Hayward

Jonathan Hewett

Penny Karahalios

Saj Edirisuriya

Clare Kennedy-Curtis Susan Kiernan

Pam Leeding Melanie Livera Catherine Loft

Shane Mackintosh Nicola Mairs Letitia Mandile Vanessa Marolda

Chris Martin Kerry Martin Ryan McDonough

Jodie McLaren Eve McLellan Matt McLellan Jane Michael Thierry Moran Chris Mundy

David Murray Andrew Murrell Geordie Nagle

Kim Nguyen

Elizabeth O’Connell

Robert Oldershaw

Danka Orlowski Nicole Paino-Green

Claire Papaluca Lorraine Parisi

Josh Paul Jonathan Pertile

Liz Phibbs Sarah Pudelko Kevin Reid

Angela Runci

Catherine Ryan Jacinta Ryan Michael Ryan Thomas Ryan Alessandro Santamaria

Luke Serrano Jarrod Shelley Georgina Skinner

Jessica Stevenson Kenneth Stokes Halid Takimoglu Daniel Tedford Charles Thompson

Christine Thompson Kylie Upton Matt Vecchio Warren Walker

Jamie Walles Melissa Walsh Monique Wasa Michael Watty Marta Webster Peter Whittenbury

Matthew Whitty Benjamin Williamson Andrew Wozencroft

Sandy Wreford Lilly Wu Aimee Xavier Kay Zhang Ian Zhou Alex Zolkover

Frances Kopetas

Joel Lagastes Thomas Le Jaymee Lee

Kath Marino

Cate McIlroy

Marty Rhoden Lil Russo

Fiona Sayner

David Newdick Judith Noonan Sharon Richards

Community

Parent Network

The De La Salle College Parent Network’s aim is to encourage a sense of community throughout the College by providing regular opportunities for parents to socialise, connect and participate in school life. Through a variety of events and activities, we once again delivered these opportunities.

The First Day Morning Tea was a great opportunity for the College and the Parent Network to welcome new and returning families alike. The Gym was full of excitement and anticipation for the year ahead.

The Year 7 Welcome Evening is now a highly anticipated event on the Parent Network Calendar, bringing Year 7 parents together in the first few weeks of the school year. Over 100 people attended this year’s event, creating a fantastic atmosphere at The Peppercorn Café. A few weeks later, the Primary Welcome BBQ saw almost 100 Primary parents, students and teachers enjoy a great evening of games, BBQ food and socialising to start the school year.

March marked the final welcome event for 2021, bringing together almost 200 people for the Parent Social Evening. The Gym was transformed into an elegant space, lit with fairy lights and balloons. Parents were treated to canapes and drinks and entertained by musicians James Pavlou (Year 12, 2020) and Kallista Selkirk.

Our Term 2 Mother’s Day Breakfast sold out in a record four and a half hours. 500 people celebrated the special relationship between mother and son. This year’s highlight was the ‘My Mum’ reflections delivered by a selection of students about their mothers. There were a few teary eyes around the room.

Unfortunately, Term 3’s events were unable to proceed as planned and both the Father’s Day Breakfast and the Trivia Night were cancelled due to Government restrictions. We look forward to bringing these much-anticipated events back in 2022.

The Parent Network Committee and Year Level Representatives have continued to regularly meet throughout the year, with meetings moving from the Tiverton Boardroom to Zoom. Our regular contact provided an opportunity for parents across Year Levels to remain connected with each other and the College Executive Team.

Thank you to all who helped with the many successful 2021 Parent Network events: the 2021 Parent Network Committee, the Year Level Representatives, all parent volunteers and College staff. Your enthusiasm, energy and hard work has ensured that the Parent Network continues to build a sense of community.

Mrs Meagan Selkirk – President, De La Salle College Parent Network

MOTHER’S DAY

Breakfast

Alumni – Old Collegians

This year’s series of lockdowns have impacted on the usual schedule of Old Collegian reunions. More than half of the planned reunions could not go ahead because of lockdowns.

Fortunately, for the Classes of 1970 and 1971, 1980 and 1981,1990 and 1991 their reunions went ahead, and Roll Call reported on them in the May and September issues. The Racecourse Hotel hosted all this year’s reunions, except for the 1970 and 1971 reunions, which turned out to be the largest gatherings in recent history and were moved to a bigger venue at the Glasshouse Caulfield.

While the pandemic has hit the pause button for many large gatherings over the last 18 months, Old Collegians will no doubt be out in force as soon as life gets back to normal. In the meantime, the College is reaching out to Old Collegians through its social media platforms to update contact details of past students. Good luck to the Class of 2021. We look forward to your involvement in your Old Collegians network and catching up with you through your alumni magazine, Roll Call, or at your reunions.

Kerry Martin – Roll Call Editor

Reunions

30 YEARS

REUNIONS

Old

COLLEGIANS

Reconnect with the De La Salle College community and your College cohort by ensuring we have your current contact details. This allows you to receive our Alumni Magazine, Roll Call, and invitations to College reunions.

oldcolls@delasalle.vic.edu.au

delasalle.vic.edu.au/community/old-collegians (03) 9508 2337

MOFS

MOTHERS OF FORMER STUDENTS

An invitation to join a community of De La Salle College Mothers of Former Students. Find out more: oldcolls@delasalle.vic.edu.au (03) 9508 2337

You’re invited to join the Parent Network. 2022 will be a wonderful year of activity and planning and we would love you to take this opportunity to further immerse yourselves in the College community and have some fun! We welcome all levels of contribution, from Committee Member volunteers through to helping on one or more Parent Network events during the year.

Contact: parentnetwork@delasalle.vic.edu.au or Kirsten Eabry on (03) 9508 2337 to find out how you can be involved.

TIVERTON Refurbishments

Marketing Report

The last 18 months has forced us all to advance our technical skills and knowledge at warp speed and this has led to new frontiers in science and entrepreneurship. It has also been the rebirth of being more flexible and resilient and De La Salle College Marketing, like all schools, has certainly experienced that.

Due to lockdown, many elements of the marketing plan were unable to be implemented, however, it gave us the opportunity to rescope and revise the 2021/2022 plan into a fully multi-channel marketing strategy, that would cope and still reach and engage our market and our community.

The main priority was to quickly create an engaging Virtual Tour video that allowed parents to experience the College and meet the staff without having the ability to be onsite. We added a targeted radio campaign across three commercial stations over the last 16 months that also includes audioboom across podcasts and digital radio.

Our successful cinema advertising was suspended when cinemas closed, so this year we focused on a range of large-scale outdoor billboards with great feedback. Supersite locations included Bayside and Yarraville and digital signage includes Cheltenham, Armadale and Kew regions.

A tagline of “De La Salle College, Be your Best” together with a fresh new campaign featuring current students (and Principal) has broadened the appeal and is also featured across 25m length of signage on the High Street fence, Tiverton.

Geo targeted digital solutions include a Google Ads campaign, social media marketing and digital leaderboards and ads across Newscorp and educational magazines and news.

The De La Salle College website has been optimised and there are plans for a new website in the next 12 months. We have also digitised our publications into flipbooks including the Parent Information and Uniform Handbooks, Roll Call and the Blue and Gold Yearbook. The Duce was migrated to a new look and new platform at the beginning of this year, so it is now a mobile friendly newsletter.

We kept in touch throughout the year, with students, parents and community with regular communications including vlogs, newsletters and social media and our Facebook and Instagram community increased during this time.

We hope you enjoy the 2021 Blue and Gold Yearbook – a Yearbook that celebrates the resilience of our students, our staff and our community.

Dee Houlihan – Marketing and Communications Manager

Dedication and Memorial Ceremony

After considerable consultation, the College has responded appropriately regarding historical sexual abuse. Working closely with past survivors and IGFF (In Good Faith Foundation), a charity providing advocacy and support for survivors of abuse, the College Board, the Brothers and the De La Salle College Community, past and present, held a Dedication and Memorial Day in March 2021.

Two sculptures were commissioned and installed at Tiverton and Kinnoull, accompanied by plaques with appropriate messages. The common theme from survivors was simply “wanting to be heard” and their circumstances formally acknowledged and recognised by the College.

The College acknowledges the devastating and lifelong impact of abuse. We commit ourselves to creating a safer environment and culture in the future. Let this never happen again.

The De La Salle College Board and The Trustees of the De La Salle Brothers.

Dr Katie Allen MP

The House System

St Austin’s House

Our 2021 St Austin’s House moto was ‘Get involved St Austin’s House’. Students answered this call with impressive participation and showed amazing St Austin’s House pride at assemblies, House challenges and campus events.

As St Austin’s House Coordinator, my absolute highlight this year was watching the entire House’s reaction to coming second in the House Athletics Carnival – all in yellow, all so proud, cheering their hearts out. Happy tears were shed indeed. This was backed up by a second-place score in the Swimming Carnival. What an achievement!

Without a doubt, our success is certainly attributed to the superb leadership of our team of St Austin’s House Captain, the ever positive Jack Forer, cheerful Vice Captain, Will Byrne-Jones, Sports Captain, Jake Miller, who always had a kind word to say about all the St Austin’s House students, Lasallian Captain, Andrew Andaloro, who spurred everyone along, and Arts Captain, Cormac Fleming who worked seamlessly to ensure that students across all three campuses felt included in our House. Thanks also to our Year 10 and 11 leaders, Liam Greening, Zane O’Keeffe, Will Richards and Dylan Carver.

I express my gratitude to our St Austin’s House Mentors, Ben Williamson, Liz O’Connell, Halid Takimoglu, Marta Webster, Jamie Walles and Thomas Le and House Assistants, Sharon Richards and Mel Livera who cared for our St Austin’s House students in the best possible way each and every day and showed up in yellow any time I suggested it.

We are St Austin’s House – and I couldn’t be prouder to lead such a fine House.

Angela Runci – St Austin’s House Coordinator

I had the honour of working amongst a confident and inspired leadership team which created a supportive environment allowing every student to achieve their best in St Austin’s House. During our weekly assembly, we included a ‘shout out’ segment acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of talents that spread throughout St Austin’s House. The Athletics and Swimming Carnival saw our House spirit flourish, with an abundance of musicians creating an exciting atmosphere. Thank you to the Year 10 and 11 St Austin’s House leaders who were unwavering in their support, helping to coordinate the House Carnivals and promoting participation, which was instrumental to our success in 2021.

Throughout lockdown, we stayed connected through weekly House challenges, assemblies and homeroom competitions. It demonstrated our love and support for our blue and gold family. St Austin’s House is tremendously lucky to be led by Angela Runci and supported by the House Mentors.

Jack Forer – St Austin’s House Captain

Starting off the year, it was clear that the students of St Austin’s House were eager for something new, something entertaining and something challenging. Unable to do our traditional ‘House Competitions’ in 2020 and big shoes to fill for myself and the other St Austin’s House Captains, we got to work straight away. We came up with new ways to engage all Year Levels in activities to cater for students with a variety of skills and interests. Being Vice Captain of St Austin’s House has required persistence and comradery. The students of St Austin’s House have always held their head high to any challenge they have faced this year. Because of their efforts for the House and themselves, I have strived to do my best for the students.

William Byrne-Jones – St Austin’s House Vice Captain

St Edwin’s House

In St Edwin’s House we have many talents. We are made up of chess players, singers, dancers, footballers, swimmers, gamers, extroverts, introverts, VCE and VCAL students. In St Edwin’s House there is a place for everyone.

2021 was full of highs for St Edwin’s House and we give thanks for the opportunities that we have been fortunate to be part of. In February, we were lucky to come together as a House at the Athletics Carnival. Mere hours away from another lockdown, the students in green ran, hurdled and high-jumped their way to our first House Athletics win in six years. Our House pride was again evident at the Swimming Carnival as students swam, played water polo and chanted their way to a win for the second year in a row. Amongst these carnivals were Friday House Competitions where students from Year 7 - 12 competed in a range of activities, including the famous tug of war, 50m sprint and dodgeball.

Carnivals aside, what gives me the greatest sense of pride is seeing how students have handled themselves during a year of many unknowns. Our St Edwin’s House students were able to learn remotely, stay connected and maintain a sense of House pride, while being disconnected from each other for a long stretch of time. These moments make me grateful for our St Edwin’s House family.

To the Mentors – Georgina Dwyer, Ken Stokes, Jonathan Pertile, Justin Bourke, Clare Kennedy-Curtis, Caroline Fitzpatrick and Peppe Di Ciccio – there will never be the right words to thank you for the incredible work you do with our students.

To our 2021 Leaders – Sam McNidder, Xavier Geddes, Bradley Abraham, Albert Lee, Seb Hadaway and Will Dwyer – thank you for sharing my passion and enthusiasm for our House. Onsite and remotely, your leadership of our House is something that I am truly grateful for.

Ever and Onwards Edwinners.

Jess Stevenson – St Edwin’s House Coordinator

It has been an absolute honour to lead St Edwin’s House in 2021. It was truly a year of many achievements for the House. This was heavily driven by the involvement and comradery by our leadership team, our St Edwin’s House teachers and St Edwin’s House students. Without this we wouldn’t have be able to achieve what we have done this year; winning the House Athletics Carnival, ending the St Leo’s House five-year winning streak. This day not only showed our dominance but proved our House spirit and culture with so many St Edwin’s House students getting involved. We achieved 100% involvement rating in all track and field events.

We also won the House Swimming Carnival, steps challenge and many House lunch time activities. My favourite moment this year was when the other three Houses ganged up and chanted against us. We then all rallied up and chanted even louder than the other three Houses. This symbolises the culture we have at St Edwin’s House.

“Ever and Onwards”

Sam McNidder – St Edwin’s House Captain

This year I had the privilege of working with a great leadership group which continued to build a legacy of compassion, resilience and resourcefulness across De La Salle College. Despite multiple setbacks, including lockdowns, event cancellations and COVID-19 protocols, we strove to create a better culture for those that follow. A culture of engagement, no matter your ability or Year Level. This was only possible with the assistance of Peter Houlihan, Jessica Alger, Shane Mackintosh, the four House Coordinators and the support of students across all Year Levels. St Edwin’s House has triumphed in so many of the activities because we put engagement first. This provides a blueprint for the mighty green going forward for continued dominance in everything. Follow the example of this year’s leaders, ‘Obstacles are put in our way to see if what we want is worth fighting for’.

Xavier Geddes – St Edwin’s House Vice Captain

St Leo’s House

It has been fantastic to witness the determined and enthusiastic manner in which the St Leo’s House students approached another challenging year. When onsite, it was great to witness the comradery between the students in their Mentor groups and in the hallways of the St Leo’s House building.

Congratulations to our 2021 leaders: Austin Kelly, James Suffolk, Lachie Doyle, Blair Hunter, Emmett McCann, Sean MacNamara, Lucas McNamara, Bailey Hunter and Luke Lowe. These leaders did a great job continuing to build the unique culture within St Leo’s House. This was particularly evident during the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals we were lucky enough to hold early in the year. Whilst the overall results may not have gone our way this year, the way students carried themselves in their events and the way they encouraged each other to step up to fill in was fantastic to see. The contributions to the remote weekly challenges have also been great, showing a willingness to contribute to the House regardless of the circumstances. There have been some exceptional distances covered, amazing photos taken and impressive displays of general knowledge.

Thank you to our amazing Mentors, Christine Thompson, Emma Fairclough, Kath Marino, Ebony Doherty, Jon Edgar and Tim Hogan. The Mentors have done a remarkable job supporting the students through another demanding year. They have helped create friendly and supportive connections within the students and have managed to sustain these connections throughout the periods of remote learning. Through their engaging online Mentor time sessions, they provided important opportunities for the St Leo’s House students to have an academic break and connect socially to their peers.

I’m sure all the St Leo’s House students have learned a lot about themselves this year, and what they are capable of when faced with new and challenging circumstances. I hope that they take on board those learnings and apply it to a successful, and hopefully less interrupted 2022.

Michael Watty – St Leo’s House Coordinator

A year of turbulence did not hinder the brotherhood of St Leo’s House. It has been an honour to represent this House and its students, watching our students become more adaptive than ever, taking every challenge and obstacle thrown at them in their stride. Whether at home or at school, our innate sense of comradery has never diminished, it is a true testament to St Leo’s House.

With our year interrupted by COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, resilience was key to upholding the ‘Strength and Honour’ of the House. We saw great House participation when we were lucky enough to compete in our Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, as well as our remote learning challenges such as Science Week.

St Leo’s House students continue to strive for excellence, and I am continually amazed by the outstanding students and culture in our House. The future holds great things for St Leo’s House in 2022 and beyond, something I am immensely proud to be a part of.

Austin Kelly – St Leo’s House Captain

Similar to last year, 2021 has experienced numerous lockdowns, interruptions and cancellations of College activities. This has in no way dampened our enthusiasm to do well, support one another and have pride in St Leo’s House. I have been a member of the House since commencing in Year 4 and St Leo’s House is certainly known for their success. We are a House that prides itself in having a strong sense of comradery and inclusiveness. Mr Watty and my fellow House Captains have worked together with the cohort to continue to build on this culture. Hopefully this will continue to grow with more success in House competitions, activities and personal achievements awaiting all students.

James Suffolk – St Leo’s House Vice Captain

St Mark’s House

The year started well with House Athletics and Swimming Carnivals taking place. We all appreciated getting back together as a community and it was great to see the levels of participation at both the carnivals across all Houses. St Mark’s House students came out in force and got involved. Places rapidly changed throughout the day and although St Mark’s House were unable to improve their last year’s overall placing, it was clear that improved participation in both carnivals saw a much closer competition between all four Houses.

This year saw points added for Academic Awards, St Mark’s House finished just behind St Edwin’s House in the final count. We saw academic strength within the House both in Achievement and Endeavour Awards.

St Mark’s House fielded a strong Chess team, taking out the House Cup with many St Mark’s House students going on to represent the College in the ACC competition. Equally, the eSports team was well represented by St Mark’s House students who won the state championship and as I write are headed to the nationals.

It once again has been a challenging year as we navigate remote learning. Thank you to the St Mark’s House students for their involvement in the various remote House challenges. I want to thank each of the Year 12 House Captains, Mackenzie Rowbotham (House Captain), Cooper Johnstone (House Vice Captain), Thomas Andrewartha (House Arts Captain), Het Pancholi (House Lasallian Captain) and Thomas Welling (House Sports Captain). I am grateful for their efforts in finding ways to support the House during 2021. Equally I pay tribute to the St Mark’s House Mentors, Janet Holden, Warren Walker, David Ellul, Andrew Devlin, Catherine Loft and Ashleigh Hoogendoorn. Each of these Mentors has played a pivotal role in supporting St Mark’s House students throughout 2021.

Andrew Wozencroft – St Mark’s House Coordinator

It has been an absolute privilege being part of St Mark’s House. 2021 has seen both comradery and House spirit flourish. In a year filled with hindrances and hurdles, the St Mark’s House steadfastness proved our adaptability and resilience as a House.

The St Mark’s House spirit sang and chanted loudly at each House carnival event where students opted to ‘Be the Change’. St Mark’s House saw outstanding levels of participation across all Year Levels in multiple events and sports. Our senior school students spent their lunchtimes spectating younger Marksmen competing in lunchtime activities and I observed younger students take pride in belonging to St Mark’s House as they chanted alongside their peers.

2021 displayed the innate sense of brotherhood and unity behind our House and through our academic endeavours and sporting goals. We Marksmen can rest assured of the bright future of this group.

Mackenzie Rowbotham – St Mark’s House Captain

All thoughts of 2021 were approached with a sense of redemption as we entered this year of schooling. The screams of passion at the Athletics Carnival and the robust commitment of each person in their studies and their support of others, illustrates why De La Salle College is a special community.

For the departing Year 12’s, we have had a chance to embrace school life and entertain every opportunity. For returning and new students, they have enjoyed the consistent support of great staff with hope for a future of normality but being resilient enough to persevere regardless of the circumstances presented.

Cooper Johnstone – St Marks House Vice Captain

House Sport

Just like 2020, the 2021 House Sports Competitions looked different than previous years’, but all students should be proud of the way they showed their House spirit and got involved in the many and varied competitions that were on offer this year.

For the first time in two years, we were able to run the House Athletics Carnival. Lakeside Stadium was the setting for a fierce day of competition. St Edwin’s House took the title away from St Leo’s House who won the Carnival in 2019 and St Edwin’s House Coordinator, Jessica Stevenson, and her House were quite rightly very excited to win.

Our Swimming Carnival was held at Oakleigh Recreation Centre on a very warm day in March. Again, St Edwin’s House went ‘back-to-back’ with a hard-fought victory over St Austin’s House. Congratulations to Jessica Stevenson and all the St Edwin’s House staff and students on two wonderful victories in the major carnivals.

The continuation of the ‘House Sport Challenges’ which were mainly based from home, presented some really creative and amazing photos submitted for the House Photo Challenge. Congratulations to Ben Miller from St Austin’s House for winning the House Photo Challenge this year.

Ultimately, the De La Salle College House Sports Competition has been different but overall still enjoyable and fair competition. We give full credit to the students for making such a conscious effort to stay involved whilst being at home and maintaining a strong competitive spirit and culture.

Special thanks must go to House Coordinators, Angela Runci, Jessica Stevenson, Michael Watty and Andrew Wozencroft and all the House staff for their efforts in promoting involvement in the House Sport Program this year. Here’s to finally getting away from lockdowns in 2022 and getting back to some real House competition throughout the year.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support during my time as House Sport Coordinator. I would like to wish Ryan McDonough all the best in the role moving forward.

Peter Harrington – House Sport Coordinator

Peter Harrington

House Sport – House Photo Challenge Winner – Ben Miller.

Image – Viewing a sunset through a hollow tree.

Swimming Carnival

On Friday 12 March, our College held the annual Swimming Carnival at Oakleigh Recreation Centre.

With St Edwin’s House winning the Athletics Carnival, the other three Houses wanted some revenge. Although it was a half day carnival, the teams provided double the spirit and fought hard for every race.

St Edwin’s House came out glorious again and St Austin’s House had another close second finish.

The results were:

1st St Edwin’s House

2nd St Austin’s House

3rd St Leo’s House

4th St Mark’s House

These were followed with some tremendous individual efforts and notably the Year Level champions were:

Primary – Harvey Venturini

Year 7 – Henry Dwyer

Year 8 – James Orton

Year 9 – Alex Hadaway

Year 10 – Ryo Hayashi

Year 11 – Seb Bunnik

Year 12 – Seb Hadaway

Congratulations to St Edwin’s House on winning again and congratulations to the individual Year Level champions.

Joel Lagastes – Sports Assistant

Athletics Carnival

On Friday 12 February, De La Salle College held a very successful Athletics Carnival at MSAC.

All students fought hard to win. The results were:

1st St Edwin’s House

2nd St Austin’s House

3rd St Leo’s House

4th St Mark’s House

The Year Level Champions were:

Year 7 – Jonathan Mackintosh-Dixon

Year 8 – Aidan Stewart

Year 9 – Zac Barling

Year 10 – Hugo Cornell

Year 11 – Andre Di Medio

Year 12 – Jack Forer

Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved and to Peter Harrington who worked hard to bring this event together.

Joel Lagastes – Sports Assistant

ACC Sport Report

The 2021 De La Salle College ACC Sport program was cut short this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we were able to play most of the senior and junior sports early in Term 1 and 2 and complete in both the annual ACC Swimming and Athletics Carnivals.

All senior sport teams were a little below the level needed to make finals apart from the First XI Cricket Team. Disappointingly, they lost the final by three runs to a very strong St Bernard’s team. Although no silverware was forthcoming, coaches were extremely impressed with all players’ commitment and high level of performance.

Our ACC Swimming team finished second in the overall championship. To finish behind winners, St. Bede’s, by only 15 points spoke volumes for the whole squad. Standout performances included Year 12 students and co-captains, Seb Hadaway and John Beddoe, Ryo Hayashi (Year 10), Seb Bunnik (Year 10) and Damon Lyu (Year 8). Thank you to all coaches and staff for their commitment to our swimming program.

This year’s highlight was De La Salle College’s Division 2 win in the ACC Athletics Championships promoting us back to Division 1! Our team managed to beat St Joseph’s Ferntree Gully by a single point to record a memorable win. Special congratulations to co-captains, Seb Hadaway and Jack Forer and Andre Di Medio (Year 11) who managed personal best times/ distances and qualified for the National Athletics Championships. Other notable performances included James Harper (Year 11), Hugo Cornell (Year 10) and Ellis Ashe (Year 10). Special thanks to all the coaches and staff members who helped make the team such a successful one.

In Term 2 sport, all ACC football and soccer teams were able to represent the College after no participation in 2020. The Senior Soccer team led by Peppe Di Ciccio were the standouts making the Grand Final only to be outclassed by a very strong St Mary’s team. Other notable performances from our football and soccer squads included Peter Crellin’s Year 7B footballers who narrowly missed a grand final appearance on percentage and Chris Martin’s Year 9A and Matt McLellan’s Year 10 soccer teams who only missed finals appearances because of COVID-19 restrictions. Many thanks to all coaches and players for their commitment to training and games.

Overall, we were disappointed that COVID-19 had stopped us from partaking in many ACC competitions this year, especially in Term 3, but strongly encourage all students to get involved again and move forward into a strong 2022 ACC Sport year.

Peter Harrington – ACC Coordinator

ACC Chess

At De La Salle College we are blessed with some fine sportsmen in our Chess Club, showing consistent practice and enjoyment every Monday and Friday lunchtime.

It all started on the chessboard at the beginning of this year with students grouping together in Chess rooms and College libraries. As the year progressed, we found ourselves moving from the physical chessboard to the virtual remote experience. Using Tornello Tournaments (provided by Kids Unlimited) we were able to keep our traditions going and due to limitless availability of boards, we grew as a club. Our College Chess Captain, Lachlan Wong (3rd year in a row) has shown great initiative to support all Chess enthusiasts to be able to get involved. Thomas Edwards and I are the coaches behind the scenes making sure inclusiveness and fun are the key to this game.

This year we are fortunate to have been involved in some online ACC Tournaments including the Open, Intermediate and Junior events. De La Salle College had great success in ACC Open Chess Tournament where 130 students competed against each other. Highlights of this included:

• 1st Place in the Frankston Regionals (Open Division)

• 2nd Place in the ACC Open (Division 1)

• Qualifying for Nationals

• Placing 4th in States (Open Division)

• Placing 7th in States (Middle Division)

Chess students never give up and will have once again the opportunity to represent De La Salle College at State Championships, and just like last year hopefully we will once again thrive and make Nationals.

Justin Bourke – Chess Coordinator

eSports

eSports at De La Salle College had some explosive growth in 2021 under the leadership of Chris and James Seeman (Year 12). The squad now consists of 13 teams across three games. Our teams had several successes throughout the year with two Rocket League teams finishing equal 5th in the State and our League of Legends team winning the Victorian Championships. The League of Legends team went on to represent Victoria in the National Competition and at the time of writing, were secure in 4th place and only two wins away from the Grand Final.

Due to their success, the team was also able to participate in the Monash University Arcade Expo competing against Monash University students.

The community the students have built around the eSports Squads is its strength, there were several teams with students from every campus and it was commendable to see how they worked together. Students also supported House Competitions, bringing an electric atmosphere to the events. These students have shown comradery, teamwork, resilience, respect and quality communication during these trying times and have represented De La Salle College in high esteem.

Stephen Brick and Justin Bourke – eSports Coordinators

Sporting Achievements

Ryo Hayashi (Year 10)

Andre Di Medio (Year 11)

James Harper (Year 11)

Jack Forer (Year 12)

Competed at the 2021 Australian Age Swimming Championships (Nationals) held on the Gold Coast in April.

Won Gold in the Men’s U18 Pole Vault at the Australian National Athletic Track and Field Championships in Sydney and at the Victorian State Championships.

Competed in the 2021 Victorian State Athletics Championships for Shot Put, Discus and Javelin for Glenhuntly Athletics Club. He medalled in all three events and qualified for Nationals in Sydney.

Awarded a Silver medal in the Under 20s 800m State Athletics Championships and received a qualifying time for the Nationals in April.

I have been swimming for 13 years and swim at Firbank Aquastars. My favourite strokes are the 200m/400m individual medley and 200m butterfly. I love swimming because it is very comforting to be in the water and it puts a smile on my face whether training is hard or not. I enjoy the feeling of being behind the starting blocks before a race as it is a combination of total confidence and nervousness.

Throughout my swimming journey I have many achievements that I’m very proud of and they mean the world to me. It reminds me that hard work always pays off and the harder you work, the more success you will have.

De La Salle College has supported me as a swimmer and a student from day one. They’ve taught me the quality values you need as a person in and out of the pool.

Ryo Hayashi (Year 10)

I have been in the athletics field for 13 years and never looked back! I recently joined the Athletics Victoria division. My favorite race growing up was the 400 meters, yes, the death event! But I was well suited to it. More recently, my favourite event would be the 200 meters and pole vault. The thrill of it makes me ecstatic. I love the ability to connect and strive to do better. I think of my achievements as stepping stones on a path to represent Australia.

De La Salle College plays a big part in my athletics and athletic decisions. The College provides support through extensions to assignments or general tasks and supports me in my ACC Athletics competitions, providing funding for the National Championships in my chosen sport, pole vault.

I cannot thank the College enough for always having my back. They have molded me into the man and athlete I am today. I am forever in their debt.

Andre Di Medio (Year 11)

I’ve participated in athletics since I was five years old. I joined the On-Track Program at Caulfield Little Athletics because my sisters were doing athletics and my parents thought I’d enjoy it. I received the Caulfield Little Athletics Long Service Award for attending 11 years in a row. I’m now a member of Glenhuntly Athletics Club and have been for four years.

I have represented Victoria four times in my favourite event, javelin, but I compete in shot put, discus, high jump and 400m for fun. I missed the 2020 Australian Athletics Championships due to COVID-19, however, I was lucky to compete in Sydney in April 2021 coming 5th overall in the U18 Age Group with a throw of 53.64 metres.

Athletics is a great way to hang out with mates and to keep fit. My family supports me by driving me to training and all over Melbourne to compete in the summer AV competitions.

De La Salle College supports all students who want to participate in athletics, or any other sport offered. Students participate in House athletics where we can go on to represent the College in ACC and the All Schools Athletics Competitions. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has really impacted these events over the past two years. Hopefully next year we will be able to compete in these competitions.

James Harper (Year 11)

I have been competing in athletics for the past 6 years. As a Year 7, I was extremely lucky to be involved in ACC Athletics, a year in which De La Salle College won. The leaders created such an enjoyable environment and culture, this cemented my involvement in the sport.

My preferred events are the 800m and 1500m. However, my favourite experience was winning the 4x400m in my final year with some of my closest mates including Seb Hadaway. Through my training, I was able to progress onto the State Championships in which I placed second in the 800m. From there, I was given the opportunity to represent Victoria at the National Championships 2021 in Sydney earlier this year. I will always be thankful for the contribution of De La Salle College in supporting their students’ sporting endeavours. Thank you to Kevin Mannix and Peter Harrington, who have both been unwavering in their support and guidance.

Jack Forer (Year 12)

Sport Captains’ Dinner

I was privileged to be selected as St Austin’s House Sports Captain for 2021. I am extremely proud of everyone’s efforts throughout the year, especially in the House Carnivals where we narrowly came second both times. A tremendous improvement from following years. It was awesome to see students across all Year Levels involved in the events and chanting. This carried on throughout the year in the lunchtime activities, including the Kinnoull sprints where we won and edged ever closer to knocking St Edwin’s House off the top spot.

I am lucky to be involved in such a great House working alongside the four St Austin’s House leaders who have shown admiration, optimism and determination and built a positive House culture. Hopefully this year’s momentum in St Austin’s House can be continued with the help of our magnificent House Coordinator, Angela Runci, and next year’s leaders.

GO AUSTINS!!

Jake Miller – St Austin’s House Sports Captain

2021 has been another great year of sport in St Edwin’s House. After the changes to the House Sport calendar in 2020, we were hungry to once again prove who should be on top. St Edwin’s House came out and won both the House Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, and have currently won all of the available weekly Lockdown House Challenges.

In St Edwin’s House we have a culture which places great importance on participation, which has served us well in being able to get every point possible by ensuring we have entered a student in each event. The House Leaders are very proud of the way the Edwinners have quickly adapted to House Sport and tried their best in every activity.

Sebastian

Never did I think that we would have to endure another year of COVID-19. De La Salle College was lucky enough to run a few key events that we didn’t get to see last year, such as the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals. We saw such great participation around the St Leo’s House cohort in all College-run activities.

Being part of the leadership team, we saw many students in St Leo’s House and De La Salle College show a boundless amount of strength and resilience in a year that was so difficult once again.

Lachlan Doyle – St Leo’s House Sports Captain

After a year without any major House events, St Mark’s House set out striving for success in 2021. In Term 1 we had a very successful Athletics Carnival, with the students of St Mark’s House making their voices heard, with high levels of participation and support from all. In addition to Athletics, the Swimming Carnival was also held in Term 1, and that was met the same high spirits and competition.

Throughout this year there have been multiple weekly House competitions and it has been great to see so much commitment to these events with every student embracing the House culture by competing to win as well as supporting one another.

Thomas Welling – St Mark’s House Sports Captain

Hadaway – St Edwin’s House Sports Captain

Music and Arts

Music Report

Luke Serrano

I wish to thank the 2021 Music Ensemble Captains for their dedicated service:

Choir: Lucas Cozzi

Junior Concert Band: Spencer Tull

Intermediate Concert Band: Orlando Wong

Senior Concert Band: Adam Car

Stage Band: Cormac Fleming

Brass Ensemble: Henry Deam

Guitar Ensemble: Max Kovacevic

Percussion Ensemble: Justin Nguyen

Saxophone Ensemble: Mitchell Barnett

String Ensemble: Peter Orlando

Year 9 Band: Niki Rayzman

Woodwind Ensemble: Emmett McCann

Despite again being heavily disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, 2021 was a successful, fruitful and memorable year for Music at De La Salle College.

Without doubt this year’s highlight was the long-awaited Music Tour of the Southern Grampians, which was miraculously able to proceed, sandwiched between lockdowns #4 and #5. Throughout the tour, our musicians demonstrated superb teamwork, communication skills and true Lasallian spirit as they entertained hundreds of schoolchildren over five concerts.

Recently, the Music department sought to expand their connection with the local community. The Music students and staff contributed significantly to the Survivors Ceremony in March, performing three beautiful items which set the tone for this historic event. The next day De La Salle College played host to an ACC Music workshop for the very first time; the highly successful Jazz Workshop was the only ACC workshop able to be delivered in 2021 due to COVID-19 constraints. In May, our senior students performed wonderful solo recitals at Deakin Edge as part of the ACC Arts and Technology Exhibition.

Notably, a new partnership has been forged with Siena College, a promising musical collaboration for the future. In May, a series of concert band workshops was capped with an entertaining concert.

Congratulations and thanks to the 2021 VCE Music class consisting of Cormac Fleming (Music Award), Max Kovacevic, Lucas Cozzi, Thomas Andrewartha and Tom Hobbins for taking their studies of Music to the highest level and for their student ambassadorship of the Music program over many years.

2021 Music Captain, Thomas Andrewartha, is thanked for his dedicated efforts throughout the year as a positive role model and generator of fine ideas from a fresh perspective. His input into our recent creation of an Old Collegians’ Music Association will be a fine legacy.

The hard-working Music staff have endeavoured throughout 2021 to keep the spirit strong with our ensembles in and out of lockdowns. April’s Autumn Concert was one of the finest in many years.

Despite private instrumental lessons taking place remotely for much of the year, once again in Term 4 we were able to present a wonderful demonstration of the talent to be found within our musical fraternity in a series of online pre-recorded concerts replacing the annual Soirée showcase event.

In 2021, the Music department incorporated the online SmartMusic platform into its educational approach, thereby greatly facilitating Music learning across all Year Levels, and making thousands of published musical scores accessible to us as a learning community for the first time.

2021 also saw the reintroduction of a Primary Strings Program at the College, led by new staff member, Daniel Tedford and Claire Block.

De La Salle College is blessed with a fine group of dedicated and talented Music education professionals who collaborate closely as a creative and highly effective team. Together, we thank the College community for their support of the Music program in 2021. We look forward to an exciting, dynamic and enriching 2022.

Luke Serrano – Music Coordinator

Music Captain’s Report

Every week, many dedicated musicians at the College find the willpower to get themselves out of bed an hour earlier than they would prefer, to be one of the first students on campus. Nevertheless, when we arrive at 7.30am to the Performing Arts Centre and band rehearsal begins, the entire struggle was worthwhile.

Being part of the Music department in some form at De La Salle College is truly an enriching experience unlike any other, whether it be as an instrumentalist in one of our many Ensembles, or as a vocalist in the Choir, or even a rock guitarist in a student-led band. The level of fun, creativity and raw passion is unmatched.

Despite the setbacks of the last year, Music has flourished at De La Salle College in 2021. Many resilient musicians have pushed themselves and each other to achieve the very best we can. We have delivered many amazing performances spanning from the Autumn Concert to a combined Ensemble performance with new partner school, Siena College, to playing for the Southern Grampian communities during Music Tour. After six years of personally witnessing the joy that performing and creating Music can bring to so many, I implore every student to come forward and be part of this in some form or another.

Ensembles

Students made the most of the scarce time we had to rehearse together in 2021, even braving the outdoors to comply with guidelines for safely holding rehearsals. Not even the spitting rain was enough to dampen their resolve to make music collectively. With the introduction of an online music practice platform, Ensembles have been able to remain active throughout remote learning, preparing music in advance for the resumption of in-person rehearsals.

We were fortunate to hold our Autumn Ensembles Concert in April, providing all Ensembles their first genuine performance opportunity in 12 months. Despite interrupted preparations, the Senior Concert Band collaborated with Siena College for a wonderful evening of high-quality music, The Zutistes were victorious in the Battle of the Bands and the Year 9 Band debuted on Music Tour to enraptured audiences, sparking the penny-drop moment of how it feels to have your music enjoyed by the screaming masses.

Jaymee Lee – Music Ensemble Coordinator

Thomas Andrewartha – Music Captain / St Mark’s House Arts Captain

MUSIC Tour

Drama

2021 has proved itself to be yet another challenging year for our Drama students. Things started well with the VCE students able to attend an impressive performance of Man Up! by Fab Nods Theatre. This engaging performance stimulated much discussion about themes of masculinity and vulnerability, enabling connections across the curriculum and within their own theatrical explorations.

Our Semester One performance assessment evening scraped in by mere hours (albeit without a live audience) prior to our first lockdown of the year. The VCE students presented their self-devised ensemble works in our ‘Night to Remember’ alongside the talented and creative monologue pieces that were carefully crafted and performed by the Year 9 students.

Unfortunately, despite our hopeful and enthusiastic approach to staged musical productions, our planned senior productions of High School Musical, with OLSH College and Mamma Mia, with Sacré Cœur were unable to meet the stage. This is certainly not a reflection of the many hours of dedicated rehearsal and hard work that all the students poured into this endeavor. The junior production with SAC met a similar fate. However, we move forward knowing that next year is a new year, and each of this year’s missed opportunities will be presented again in 2022. Although COVID-19 has taken away the opportunity for our students to perform, what it can never take is the comradery and friendships that they have built by being a part of these vibrant productions.

Jennifer Bonnici – Drama Coordinator

Media

Media is an integral subject in the twenty-first century. It is current, topical, and students are invested as it relates to them. In particular, the Year 12 VCE Media class have been exploring the Australian state government’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and how this has been conveyed in the media.

The benefits of Media also occur through the students’ pre-productions, productions, and post-productions. Students consider sources of inspiration with examples including directors and content creators. Students also develop key skills such as collaboration and time management. They build their confidence in approaching tasks and learn the importance of problem-solving to navigate any challenges which may arise during the folio work. There are many different media forms that students can explore, offering plenty of creative possibilities in the digital age. Advancements are continually being made to media technologies and platforms, further inspiring students to know more about Media.

Jonathan Pertile – Classroom Teacher

Best Editing and/or Visual Effects –Angus Sheedy. Awarded for Angus’ eye-catching editing and dramatic short film, ‘The Colours of the Mind’.

Best Original Concept and/or Story –Sam McNidder. Awarded for Sam’s short film entitled ‘Negative Thoughts’, exploring how it is important to seek help regarding mental health.

Best Use of Music and/or Sound – Lucas Cozzi. Awarded for Lucas’ engaging and comedic music track, entitled ‘Priorities!’

Best Cinematography – Sean Anderson. Awarded for Sean’s creative use of cinematic techniques, voiceover, and mystery in his short noir film, ‘Memories of a Murder’.

Arts Report

2021 saw the return of more lockdowns and remote learning. Teaching creative practical based subjects online came with a raft of challenges that emerged as the year progressed. The Art department had to rise to the occasion and redesign our learning and teaching programs to suit remote learning. Similarly to last year, our students performed extremely well under the circumstances and quality of the work being produced was of high standard.

Working as a team we redesigned our remote learning activities to cater for online learning. Our junior students worked on a whole range of art activities. We explored a range of drawing and collage-based activities, working with materials found around the home and getting creative with our resources. The work produced was fun, innovative and resourceful. Our senior students once again had the task of managing the stress of VCE with remote learning. I was incredibly impressed with the way they persevered through these difficult times and were able to produce high quality work.

Earlier in the year, we were lucky enough to participate in the ACC Art and Technology Biennial Exhibition which was cancelled last year due to restrictions. Year 12 student, Emmett McCann, was able to scoop the prize for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ for his photorealist portrait of the late actor, Chadwick Boseman. It is such a great acknowledgment of the hours of hard work that went into creating this piece.

The Arts have helped our students through this pandemic, they learned to adapt and use creative thinking in a completely new way. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our dedicated Arts team; Christine Bassili, Mark Gustincic, Jonathan Hewett, Kerry Martin, David Happ, Warren Bardsley, Lauren Anderson, Jonathan Pertile, Shane Mackintosh and Travis McDonald.

Ryan Hayward – Learning Area Team Leader – Visual Arts

Ryan Hayward

Art Reflection

VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

As I sit here to write this, we are currently in lockdown 6. What was intended to be a one-week lockdown, has quite rapidly become three weeks and counting.

Our Visual Communication Design students have once again shown the upmost resilience, particularly our VCE Year 12 students. Together as a team, we have seen some fantastic work begin to unfold. From designing skateboards, creating architectural models, designing sports apparel and creating magnificent car concepts, our students are doing it all and with great motivation. It is so inspirational to witness these works unfold and to watch our Year 11 students create amazing album designs, our Year 10s create beautiful package designs, and our architecture students, create wonderful models; all of this during lockdown!

I am very proud of all our students and I congratulate their efforts. We celebrate their work in our end of year exhibition book and our 2021 Blue and Gold Yearbook.

Christine Bassili – Classroom Teacher

ART AT HOLY EUCHARIST CAMPUS

The Year 9 Art course has centered around the work and impact of Pablo Picasso, with a focus on skill and technique development. Picasso was inspired by African masks that he viewed, and students used this as a starting point to explore carving by creating and producing a ‘Mask’ in balsa wood. Students further explored Picasso with the design and creation of a ‘Picasso Portrait’ of someone in their life using acrylic paint. With Picasso being a reference for these paintings, the pressure of making it look realistic was removed and we could concentrate on painting and colour bleeding techniques. David Alexander and Thomas Edwards couldn’t help but be inspired to produce their own Picasso Portraits!

With remote learning a big factor in Semester Two, students investigated drawing instead of painting. Picasso was again the reference as we explored differing techniques and application of materials.

David Happ – Classroom Teacher

PHOTOGRAPHY

Unfortunately, the year was truncated by the COVID-19 virus, however, our students produced work of the finest quality. Despite the lack of contact with the studio, students battled manfully to create a fabulous body of art which I hope you will enjoy. I’m always amazed at the ability of young men to create imaginative works, pursue their computer skills and to create works of art that express their individuality even during lockdown.

The Photography students have been a credit to De La Salle College and I wish them well for their future pursuits in the arts in what I hope will be an uninterrupted 2022.

Jonathan Hewett – Classroom Teacher

Leading St Austin’s House in the Arts throughout 2021 has meant making the most of our opportunities amidst trials and disappointments, with the valued support of our Music, Art and Drama teachers. A highlight was the Music Tour. We were lucky to get this opportunity, as the day after we returned to Melbourne a lockdown was declared.

Personally, I’ve had the honour to front the rock band (The Zutistes). We won this year’s Founder’s Day competition, and soon we hope to crush the ACC inter-school competition too. Our musicians have loudly spurred on the St Austin’s House teams at the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals as well as numerous weekly competitions. It’s been an honour to have been part of this leadership team and see St Austin’s House grow together throughout this year.

Cormac Fleming – St Austin’s House Arts Captain

Completing Year 12 through 2021 has been quite fascinating and incredibly remarkable. With the support of the brilliant staff and students at De La Salle College, our Year 12 cohort was able to push through to achieve their best results and to discover their potential.

As St Edwin’s House Arts Captain, I have witnessed the great achievements by the students in all four Houses. I saw these great young men work hard during the 2021 Music Tour where we made hundreds of young children smile and dance to the sound of music. The College raises us to be fine young men, both musically and academically.

Thank you to all the teachers and students for helping myself and everyone else push through a year of hardship; it would have been much harder without you.

Albert Lee – St Edwin’s House Arts Captain

This year the St Leo’s House students showed their grit and determination to keep up the chase for the notorious House Cup. After a disappointing loss on the athletics track, a first in a long time, the St Leo’s House cohort kept their heads held high and continued to keep their participation to an all-time high, even against the trying conditions, fuelled of course by a very successful sausage sizzle for the House charity, Caritas Australia. From all the leaders within St Leo’s House, we extend our warmest congratulations and celebrations to all for their efforts this year.

Blair Hunter – St Leo’s House Arts Captain

Throughout 2021, the St Mark’s House students have thoroughly engaged in all aspects of House life, acting upon the strong sense of community and House spirit we have grown to be recognised by as our participation has continued to skyrocket.

A key area of involvement for the St Mark’s House has been in the Arts. St Mark’s House students enjoy partaking in various Music, Drama and other creative ventures. Hence enabling our House to truly display its innovative side and unveil a different type of passion amongst our students, a force that will certainly remain for years to come.

Thomas Andrewartha – St Mark’s House Arts Captain

Art and Visual communication

College Roll

Year 5

Ansh Bahukhandi Archie Brophy

Cooper Cromer

Thomas Fabiatos Lochlan Fitzgerald

William Fitzsimmons Darcy Flood Malakhai Foote Leonardo Galanis Levi Goulding

Nicholas Green Charlie Griffiths Joshua Harris

William Harris Sullivan Jennings

Max Jones

Myles Martin William McMaster Lachlan Newman

Jane Michael

ABSENT: Agustin Marquez Gi Hwan Yang

John Likopoulos

Nicholas Pappas Nicolas Psirris

Jackson Schneider

Xavier Weeks

Joel Tubb Noah Schneider

Year 6

Tiverton

Jackson Bednarz William Brasch

Sebastian Chrystie Luca Dalal Rupert Dooley

Evangelos Fabiatos Harrison Fryar

Jack Hamilton Ned Hegan Charlie Hill

Jack Hobson Tadhg Hogan

William House

Jorge Kalliontzis Benjamin Marchesani

Callum Morley

Lachlan Newman Matthew Oh Jack Pearson

Claire Papaluca Diesel Murphy

Julian Perri

Judd Pietsch

Lachlan Pietsch Bastien Salinas-Byrne Benjamin Sandow

William Taylor

Harry Van Echteld

Andrew Kearns

Terry Atkins

YEAR 7 BENILDE

YEAR 7 DUNSTAN

Samuel Barclay Alexander Bekos Jonathan Burkitt Thomas Carrick Xavier Cataldo Quinlan Cooke Andrew Cotton

Harper Dowsett Owen Doyle Jye Flood Joshua Hegan Adrian Jackson Ned Lovegrove

Brandon Maillet Aryan Mian Armaan Mulcahy Joshua Murray Lincoln Patten Kristian Ristevski Daniel Shine

Jaymee Lee

Ford Thompson Benjamin Tribe

Jaxon Best Peter Chalikouras Ashton Dcouto Joseph Dee Patrick Ferrier William Fuller

Evan Gujinovic Lincoln Higginbotham Dean Howard Angus Jackson Timothy Kalapoutis Carter Kessling Lachlan McLisky

Julian Munro Joshua Nolan Noah Ockwell Conor Paris Dylan Pfahl Louis Playne Mitchell Robb

Leo Saville Massimo Signorelli James Tan Tyson Tsiavis Kathryn Holewa Harry Vella Kerrek Walker

Luca Sokolich

Jonathan Mackintosh-Dixon

Zachary Berton

ABSENT: Ziyuan Xia

YEAR 7 HEGARTY

YEAR 7 JEROME

Will Bird Alastair Cavey Marcus Cristiano Conor Cursio Oliver Fleming Lucas Fletcher Michael Fonias

Luca Gugliucciello Alexander Hatzis Matthew Heaney Mitchell Highmore Samuel Hoy William Hynes Lachlan Julier

Thomas Krup Thomas Larkin Jackson Lewis Luka Ljubicic Ciaran Main James Merida Jake Mollica

Lachlan Morgan William O’Shannessy

Catherine Ryan

Nolan Santoso Finn Shaw

Marco Paroli

Benjamin Bates Anthony Borradale Xavier Cheong Sebastien Colliver Oliver Corrie

Caspar D’arcy-Fox Jack Davidson

Franklin Dunn Benjamin Easton William Edmonds John Gaitanis Raphael Gauci Lewis Goudie James Harris

Thomas Harrison Archie Hassett Matthew Hayes Mitchell Joy Luke Mahimarajan Alexander Pearse Fraser Stewart

Christian Tiganis Xavier Tran Jasper Tudor

Matt McLellan

Jeremy Wan Kee Cheung William Wood

YEAR 7 SOLOMON

Harrison Aughey Jed Bird William Bird Xavier Brandham Lucas Chiriano Finn Cromie Max Dorey

Henry Dwyer Cole Fitzsimmons Maximus Giannopoulos

Thomas Gurvich Aston Henry Owen Howard Finlay Howells

Joe Jackson Thomas James Liam Justus Ramon Ladson Liam McGrath Cruz Papanotas Levi Richards

Harry Stuart Harry Trbanc Morgan Vong

Tom Chalkley Barkly Webster Adam Wong Massimo Wong

Oliver Alexopoulos William Apted Fletcher Ballantyne Nicholas Crabtree Taj Davey Thomas Dinh Hamish Farmer

Oliver Fazio Lachlan Frazer Archer Girling Louis Gordon Cooper Holbrook Hamish Kenny Thomas Martin

Luca Mazzone Joshua McLaren Mitchell Newman Cian O’Flynn Jack Ogilvie Zac Penkar Domenic Puopolo

Michael Vukic Charlie Welling Christopher Wilson

Kim Nguyen

ABSENT: Ross Cochrane Dante Kurtov

Adam Sagiadellis

YEAR 8 DUNSTAN

Oliver Anthony Isaac Brown Rory Burrows

Luca Carcelli Samuel Colebatch Thomas Coutts Lucas Cromer

Lucas Exell Wyatt Fulkerson You Qiao Li Samuel Lopez Reuben Miller Simon Moon Charles Morris

Oscar Napolitano Charles Necoski William O’Haire Rocco Panzera Antony Persi Oliver Pietsch Brody Rossney

Tom Satterley Aidan Stewart Victor Sweeney

Ryan Hayward

Konstantinos Theodoropoulos

Dashiel Todd Luca Yannas

Daniel Affinita Noah Armenio Sebastian Fong Eamon Gardiner

Hudsen Gray James Higgins

Max Jones Oliver Jurac Nicholas Karavangelis

Callum Kennedy Riley Langkau Sam Lowe Royston Martin

Lachlan Pope Benjamin Randabel Marcus Santilli Digby Shevlin Tom Skaro Benjamin Spruth Paddy Sullivan

Harrison Thompson Stanley Trilsbach Oliver Tsang

Joanne Graham Justin Wall Patrick Walsh Christo Ziourkos

ABSENT: Seth Leary

Angus Grainger

YEAR 8 JEROME

Donantony Boulter Jack Bucci Struan Buick Archer Cannington Zac Chapman Ethan Chau Oliver Cowen

Harrison Dinh Edouard Dromey Kade Eardley Angus Emons Jack Fraser Nicolas Frias Thomas Hegan

Jonathon Kocolis Tianxia Lan Bailey Logan Evan McVey Archie Philpot Alexander Roach Tomas Rogers

Abishal Sam Alexander Simpson Thomas Skillington

Judith Noonan Oscar Smith Jacques Villanueva Rui En Wang

Daniel Coshutt Luca D’Angelo Hugh Davies Xavier Edmonds Luke Foley Jacob Hong-Dunnett Ari Hopkins

Alexander Iacono Flynn Kenworthy Aaron Lau Craig Monopoli Oscar Morgan Mitchell Morley Tyler Nicholas

Luka Nomikoudis Jack O’Donnell Aidan O’Flynn Christian Petrides Raphael Pickering Felix Sanderson Luca Schiavo

Henry Sewell Harrison Shaw Xin Shen Melissa Walsh Anthony Sidiropoulos Jordan Yuen Samuel Zappulla

ABSENT: Andre Maniatis

YEAR 8 SOLOMON

Zander Avgeridis Mark Bosnich

William Carrick Benjamin Coutts Archer Filopoulos Emmanuel Ganas Steven Gao

Leo Glenane Ethan Gullifer Ike Gustincic Oliver Hillemacher Christian Howard Fredric Howard Joshua Latimer

Will Malota Liam Matheson Joshua McLoughlin Benjamin Miller Hamish Morgan Christian Nikitas Sean Park

Patrick Razga Charlie Robinson Jay Tatulaschwili

Georgie Skinner

Samuel Trbanc Jackson Voce Riley Woods

Callum Cain Indie Chrystie Nicholas Cifone Luke Cochrane Joshua Cuolahan Judson Domantay Jerry Dong

Ethan Eustace Thomas Evanson Charlie Hurd Xavier Jones Yihan (Damon) Lyu Cahill Mardling Hugh Moscardo

Oliver Murphy Hamish O’Dwyer James Orton Nicholas Paris Noah Pearce Tri Pham Jamie Pierides

Miles Ristevski Daniel Scillio Zachariah Sidiropoulos

Matthew Whitty

Jonathan Theoharidis Jack Thompson Geordie Tsirigotis

ABSENT: Lincoln Hill

YEAR 9 CARMODY

Richmond Bagnall James Baldwin Jonah Biviano Laurence Dell Jordan Filopoulos Alexander Hadaway Mack Higginbotham

Adam Jakicic Lachlan Mackie Conor MacNamara James McKean James McLisky Dillon Molino Liam Murphy

Henry Newton Joseph Noronha Daniel O’Kane Zachary O’Leary Lucas Oh Aaron Ryan Sebastian Timpano

Oliver Vickers-Murphy Michael Wilson Noah Yze

Warren Bardsley

James Ahern Thomas Allen Harrison Borthwick Liam Campitelli Anton Declerck Henry Docherty Thomas Eyles

Hugh Florance Sam Gordon Jake Gurrie Otto John-Claus Samuel Jowett Ashley Margerison Jack McGrath

William Nguyen Joseph O’Shannessy Michael Pashoulia Luka Peterson Nicholas Petrone Archie Reid-Drought Benjamin Rogan

Cason Schutz Sebastian Walker Fraser Westhorpe

Andrew Murrell Charles Wood

YEAR 9 DUFFY

Oscar Ballantyne James Burke Simone Celon Sebastien Chettibi Jeremy Costabir

Angus Gill

Maximilian Girling

Nicholas Goddard Joshua Henderson James Hillemacher Noah Hullin Joel Hunt Jack Kowalczyk Liam Laidlaw

Kai Lucas Friedrich Markwick Julian Marolda Alessandro Paroli Cooper Partridge Andrew Skarlatos Jack Slevison

Spencer Tull Oliver Walsh-Dummett Oisin Wardlaw

Nicola Mairs

Jordan Anasta Zachary Barling James Bloore Spencer Davey Charles Doyle Jake Filia Lucas Foldi

Alexander Gadzinski Charles Gardiner Oliver Greenleaf Mack Harris Samuel Hillemacher Ari Kateb Salvatore La Torre

Dylan Mayne Charles McLaughlin Giles Mercer Leo Moutsidis Thomas Newell Emilio Piscioneri Daniel Pullenayegam

Josh Sacco Hunter Todd William Tripodis

Chris Church Jayden Yan Jinxuan Zhang

ABSENT: Christian Karatzas

YEAR 9 RUMMERY

James Alateras Felipe Bragagnolo Ryon Bullard Leon Dominic Sean Eldering Jordan Genovese Mikhail Itkine

Fidel Kallis Ethan Karamitos Wesley Kim Benjamin Ley Petar Ljubicic Zane Maillard Thomas Moore

Jonathan Paola Patrick Pawlak-Bloch Andrew Poole Edward Rao Noah Raudys Hunter Rowe Skyler Sahely

Hugo Sheedy Xiang Wang

Vanessa Marolda

Orlando Thomas

Louis Breguet Nikola Caon Alexander Chiriano Thomas Connellan Francesco Cuscuna Liam Fay Patrick Gamba

Jed Gheller Samuel Gleeson Liam Golding Lachlan Grey Rowland Hill Daniel Humphrey Samuel James

Ronin Lew Oliver Maher Harland McColough Michael Napolitano Oscar Newton Aiden O’Callaghan Samuel Pearson

Riley Suffolk Zac Vella David Happ

Ty Andrews Nicholas Cernusak Lucas Earle Tadyn Flood Daniel Graskoski Matthew Hamilton William Hey

Finn Hopkins James Jonsen Corey Mackie Ewan Marson-Thomas Thomas Martin Lucas McGrath Gabriel Moses

Valentino Panzera Rolando Phillips Michael Nikolai Rayzman Ryan Salmon Benjamin Scheloske Henry Solanikow Joshua Summers

Jim Tobin Joseph Valcanas

Chris Martin

ABSENT: Xavier Corrie

ABSENT:

ST AUSTIN’S HOUSE: 02

Hugo Alves Aiden Bird Brett Boscacci William Byrne-Jones Patrick Cain Cooper De Cinque Henry Deam

Cormac Fleming Yianni Iramiyan Angus Kenny Sullivan Mardling Jacob Miller Max Miller Miles Munro

Patrick Russell Benjamin Selkirk Joshua Stewart William Tucek Samuel Way

Benjamin Williamson

Andrew Andaloro Alexandro Axaris Mason Berzins James Bonso Varick Boyd Dylan Carver Adrian Chiera

Samuel Cross Aiden D’Andrea Gabriel Gauci Liam Guiliano James Harper Oliver Kerr Hugh Lucas

James Mazur Rene-Alberto Mora Er Sheng Ni James Pratis Lachlan Rowe Ethan Sanders Andre Santilli

Patrick Thompson

Elizabeth O’Connell

Matteo Campana

ST AUSTIN’S HOUSE: 04

Elliot Anderson Kieran Barnes William Bruce Xavier Campbell Curtis Cheney Campbell Corrigan Luca Ficarra

Jack Forer Matthew Haberfield Luke Healy George Jackman Peter Kartsaklis Beniamino Macarone Denzell Prezens

Max Rossitto Mitchell Simmons Ethan Sinnott Adrian Skutela Callum Thompson William Walker Michael Yuen

Halid Takimoglu

Christian Alexandropoulos Alexander Angelopoulos Aidan Aquilina Luke Bosnich Liam Cain Giacomo Candotti Edward Cavey

Daniel Curnow Aidan Dragovic James Hill

Samuel Kecskes Sebastian Lester George Mitsas Jack Pickles

William Richards Ryan Tymms Sean Walsh

Marta Webster

ABSENT: Evan Ferentinos

ST AUSTIN’S HOUSE: 06

Elijah Bazley Benjamin Borgese Harry Brady Sebastian Camara Lachlan Connolly Louis Coyle James Dargan

Lachlan Dragovic Michael Gashi Liam Greening Lachlan Hartung Alexander Krekoukias Benjamin Mazur Joshua O’Leary

Joshua Pfitzner Thomas Purcell Max Stephenson Ryan Tatlis

Jamie Walles

Jordan Atamian James Borgese

Nicholas Carr-Mackenzie Noah Caruso Lucas Cozzi

Joseph Fisicaro Samuel Goh

Jack Gullifer Lucas Hatzikourtis Benjamin Hewitt Thomas Hobbins Nathan Kennedy Angus Kerr Liam Lorandi

Jacques Ludekens Zane O’Keeffe Daniel Pertile Khai Pham

William Roker Daniel Safonov

Dominic Shelley

Ashton Teo Oliver Williams

Thomas Le

ST EDWIN’S HOUSE: 02

Patrick Baker Ryan Barr George Bitzios Kobi Bloomfield Luca Colombo Flynn Davies Jackson Dind

Tyson Dyer Connor Goumas Jeremy Grigg Freddie Harding Patrick Hassett Samuel Hogan Jack Larkin

Samuel McNidder Michael Michaelides James Simpson George Strong Finn Sullivan James Valcanas Benjamin Wayman

Georgina Dwyer

Bradley Abraham Tristan Campbell Cooper Chapman Andre Di Medio Jyden Domantay William Edgell Angus Galvans

Duncan Gardiner Patrick Gerrand William Green Jordan Grigg Ned Kateb Benjamin King Andre Mackie

Sebastian Marsilli Andreas Martinez Mitchell Martinz James McHugh Lucas Pegoli Harrison Pietsch Dyron Sauer

Ken Stokes

ST EDWIN’S HOUSE: 04

Mitchell Barnett Thomas Childs Bowen Clarke Samuel Crough Kennedy Dang Benjamin Gallo James Gorman

David Hickey Samuel Johnston-Ruzicka

Ethan Jones Jonathan Keramidas Orlando Mancini Christian McMahon Joshua Miles

Charles Newell Jack Orrell Harrison Robinson Kaimana Teohaere Hamish Webb

Jonathan Pertile

Isaac Cataldo Dylan Chau Hugo Cornell William Davidson Jacob Dee William Dwyer Xavier Fernandez

Vincent Fiorello James Ganas Max Giorlando Benjamin Hallas Samuel Heine Kelvin Hocevar Jack Howells

Anthony Hrelja Gerald Kelaart Charlie McGann Cohen Pedruco William Regan Alexander Tocchetto Aden Veitch

Joseph Walsh

Justin Bourke

ST EDWIN’S HOUSE: 06

Andrew Battista Tully Baxter-Spinks Freddy Butt Lachlan Cook Christian D’amelio Ryan Eldering Alistair Fitzgerald

Xavier Geddes Constantine Georgos Oscar Harding Evan Hermus Albert Lee Shaun Leong Brooklyn Marinelli

Ashley McKenzie Jonathan Neamontis Austin Osborne Liam Robertson Ezekiel Said Christopher Stramotas Andrew Yaksich

Clare Kennedy-Curtis

Miller Campbell Harris Carlin Jackson Cauchi

Matteo Celon

Edward Dean-Pritchard

Sebastian Fernandez Sebastian Hadaway

Samuel Herdman William Khan Max Kolpin Jack Lanigan Gabriel Marsilli Jack Meehan Aidan Murray

Andreas Pastras Jayden Rodrigues Ronan Shaw Jeremy Vatta Eric Vo Joshua Webb Orlando Wong

Joseph Di Ciccio

Caroline Fitzpatrick

ST LEO’S HOUSE: 02

Kurt Abeyesekera Max Begley Adam Car Jarrad Crook James Francis Nicholas Haralambopoulos Ralph Howard

Andrew Kim Anthony Liakakos Luke Lowe Emmett McCann Angus McLaughlin Nicholas Mouzakis Cody Mulholland

Samuel Murphy Will Nichols Coby O’Hara Abraham Pearce Lachlan Richter Jon Velonis Levi Wardle

Christine Thompson

Sean Anderson Spencer Ballantyne Joshua Bell Joshua Compton Oliver Deir Harrison Fazio Conor Haigh

Noah Henderson Samuel Iovino Casey Knights Chad Koronowicz Ethan Macbeth Harry McInneny Benjamin McLisky

Oliver McNeany Michael Papillo Ethan Rados Angus Sheedy Scott Sisson

Emma Fairclough

ST LEO’S HOUSE: 04

Taliesin Bernardi Oscar Boulter Zachary Cumberlidge Ethan Dattilo Lachlan Doyle Blair Hunter Charlie Jones

Harry Kostarakis Jacob Leigh Noah Ling Jason Mallampati Lucas McNamara William Orton Antoine Paruit

Elliott Pickering David Sesuraj Liam Stacey Lucas Tomaras Samuel Wells

Kath Marino

Nicholas Anastasiadis James Anthony Charlie Besnard Sebastian Bunnik Luke Ellem William Flynn Bailey Hunter

Emmett John Lucas Liakakos Kyle Loughnan Daniel Martin Thomas Martin Christian Melissinos Conor O’Meara

Daniel Park Sebastian Pickering Nicholas Ranzolin Dominic Spicuglia Joshua Stacey Daniel Tucker Luka Zivanic

Ebony Doherty

ST LEO’S HOUSE: 06

John Beddoe Benjamin Blanco Cameron Clarke Thomas D’Amelio Joseph Hanrahan Jacob Kane

Maxwell Kovacevic Luke Lloyd Luke Lyngberg Callum McInerney Henry Moloney Samuel Mulholland Aiden Pethick

Ben Poliness Charles Sheehan James Suffolk Ben Torcasio

Daniel Van den Berg Jonah Zitzen

Raphael Johansen

Jon Edgar

George Batziakas Jack Besnard

Edward Brown Julian Bunnik James D’Amelio Liam Digby Jackson Healey

Darshan Jangir Austin Kelly Sean MacNamara Thomas Martin Damian Moon Darcy Mulholland Anthony Puopolo

Mateo Rossi William Russell Jamie Shaw James Sheedy

Leo Torcasio

Samuel Valeri Noah Willoughby-Rotstein

Tim Hogan

ST MARK’S HOUSE: 02

James Arthur Henry Ashton Miguel Bragagnolo Denis Brodskiy Oliver Corbett Thomas Crossley Nicholas Giannini

Luke Harris Ethan Hele Yohji James Harry King Adrian Luu Thomas Mann Koby Maurice

Joel Newman Thomas Seddon James Semaan Samuel Tully Samuel Wagland Thomas Welling

Janet Holden

Ellis Ashe Peter Bohan Luca Di Tella Rory Finestone Ramon Garcia Tai Guillemain Ryo Hayashi

Stephen Healy Nikita Kocolis Harry Lanigan Anthony Lew Jon Litsas Hugh McIntosh Peter Orlando

Jude Pabst Carlos Palmer Kane Rossiter Cooper Ryan Lachlan Wong Steve Zervas

Warren Walker

ST MARK’S HOUSE:

04

Kristos Barba Samuel Birch Richard Bland Pavlos Blassis Nicholas Catis Edward Dunlop Jamie Finestone

Max Getley Hamish Golding Patrick Healy Charlton Henry Dean Kaminaris George Kocolis Edward McMahon

Dean Neaves James Pascal-Therios Cooper Smithe Angus Sutherland Joel Tyquin

David Ellul

Thomas Andrewartha Isaiah Barton Tyson De Campo Matthew Dell’Oro Oscar Di Tella Maxwell Greenleaf Lucas Kennedy

Jack King Charlie Kopczowski Christopher Marcou Will McCormack Harry McGindle Peter Pearse Giordano Russo

Jack Ryan Josh Salmon Nathan Scollo Max Smulders Samuel Thomson James Thorne Oscar Tyrrell

Daniel Warner Andrew Devlin

ABSENT: Anderson Kung

Amiral Piran

Taylor McConville

ST MARK’S HOUSE: 06

Ahangama Abeyagoonasekera Harrison Baum

Andrea Calabro Declan Chippindall Frederick Fox Hiroki Hayashi Cooper Johnstone

Farbod Khaeiz Wesley Li

William McEniry Henry Moore George Moutsidis Angus O’Donnell

Het Pancholi Mackenzie Rowbotham Nicholas Sdralis Christopher Semaan Sam Tormey

Timothy Ward Reeve Yogendran

Catherine Loft

Oliver Alessandro Willem Ashton Elijah Brasher Hugo Chand Rafael Di Nardo

Max Finlayson Hugh Ford

Max Higginbotham Corey Karamitos Benjamin King

Conor Kneebone Augustine Kopczowski Rohan Lim Hamish McGindle

Henry Miller Justin Nguyen Justin Pinto George Podeu Leonard Scillio Matthew Vyshenkov

Kai Xie

Ashleigh Hoogendoorn

Bennett Miller

Class of 2021

Year 12 Students

Bradley Abraham Nicholas Anastasiadis

Andrew Andaloro Elliot Anderson Sean Anderson

Thomas Andrewartha Alexander Angelopoulos James Anthony Aidan Aquilina Willem Ashton

Mitchell Barnett George Batziakas

John Beddoe

Mason Berzins Samuel Birch

Richard Bland

James Bonso

Benjamin Borgese

Brett Boscacci

Peter Bohan

Miguel Bragagnolo Edward Brown

William Byrne-Jones

Liam Cain

Andrea Calabro

Edward Cavey

Curtis Cheney

Adrian Chiera

Adam Car Harris Carlin

Lachlan Connolly Lachlan Cook

Oliver Corbett Campbell Corrigan Lucas Cozzi

Samuel Crough Zachary Cumberlidge Christian D’amelio James D’Amelio Aiden D’Andrea

Kennedy Dang Ethan Dattilo

Liam Digby Lachlan Doyle Lachlan Dragovic

William Dwyer

Harrison Fazio Evan Ferentinos Xavier Fernandez Luke Ellem

Jamie Finestone Max Finlayson Alistair Fitzgerald Cormac Fleming Jack Forer

Duncan Gardiner Xavier Geddes Max Getley

James Francis Ramon Garcia

Nicholas Giannini Max Giorlando

Samuel Goh

Connor Goumas Maxwell Greenleaf

Jordan Grigg Sebastian Hadaway

Oscar Harding

Patrick Hassett Hiroki Hayashi

Stephen Healy Ethan Hele

Benjamin Hewitt David Hickey Thomas Hobbins

Kelvin Hocevar

Jack Howells Blair Hunter Emmett John Samuel Hogan

Cooper Johnstone Dean Kaminaris

Jacob Kane

Samuel Kecskes Austin Kelly

Andrew Kim

Conor Kneebone Casey Knights

Jonathan Keramidas William Khan

Nikita Kocolis Augustine Kopczowski

Maxwell Kovacevic Alexander Krekoukias Albert Lee

Anthony Lew Lucas Liakakos Liam Lorandi Hugh Lucas Jacques Ludekens

Andre Mackie Thomas Mann

Sebastian Marsilli Thomas Martin Emmett McCann

Hamish McGindle

Edward McMahon

Samuel McNidder Christian Melissinos Harry McInneny

Michael Michaelides Henry Miller

Jake Miller Rene-Alberto Mora

George Moutsidis

Aidan Murray Dean Neaves Charles Newell

Samuel Mulholland Miles Munro

Will Nichols Coby O’Hara

Jack Orrell

Carlos Palmer Het Pancholi

Michael Papillo Antoine Paruit

James Pascal-Therios Andreas Pastras Lucas Pegoli

Daniel Pertile

Joshua Pfitzner Khai Pham

Sebastian Pickering Harrison Pietsch

Ben Poliness

William Regan Liam Robertson Kane Rossiter James Pratis

Mackenzie Rowbotham William Russell

Cooper Ryan

Josh Salmon Dyron Sauer

Christopher Semaan James Semaan Angus Sheedy

Nathan Scollo Thomas Seddon

Mitchell Simmons Ethan Sinnott

Cooper Smithe Joshua Stacey Max Stephenson

Christopher Stramotas James Suffolk

Finn Sullivan Callum Thompson Patrick Thompson

James Thorne Leo Torcasio

Oscar Tyrrell Aden Veitch

Samuel Wagland

Joseph Walsh

Timothy Ward Levi Wardle

Daniel Warner Sean Walsh

Samuel Way Thomas Welling Samuel Wells Oliver Williams Noah Willoughby-Rotstein

Andrew Yaksich

Lachlan Wong Kai Xie

Year 12 Valedictory Awards

De La Salle College Brother Damien Harvey Award

In recognition of Leadership and Service as College Captain 2021

De La Salle College Leadership Award

Thomas Seddon

William Dwyer College Vice-Captain 2021

De La Salle College Leadership Award

Peter Bohan College Vice-Captain 2021

De La Salle College Saint John Baptist de La Salle Lasallian Award 2021

De La Salle College Father Les Troy Service Award 2021

Samuel McNidder

Peter Bohan In recognition of service to the College and the wider community

De La Salle College Hilary Hayes Outstanding Student Award 2021

For outstanding academic results, service to the College and beyond, a significant involvement in College life, a positive role model to his peers and the younger students at De La Salle.

De La Salle College Brother Gerard Rummery Arts Award 2021

In recognition of outstanding contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in The Arts.

De La Salle College Brother James Taylor De La Salle Old Collegians

Lachlan Doyle

Emmett McCann

John Beddoe Football Club Sportsman of the Year 2021

For achievement by a student in ACC sports combined with a positive approach to his studies.

De La Salle College Anthony Molan Athlete of the Year Award 2021

In recognition of a student who has shown leadership in the sporting arena combined with excellence in academia.

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Leadership 2021

In recognition of a student who has shown excellent leadership skills throughout his time in Year 12.

Australian Defence Futures Innovators Award 2021

In recognition of a student who has demonstrated motivation and innovation in the areas of STEM within their school, and who display strong personal ethical values, such as doing one’s best.

Ampol Best All Rounder Award 2021

A student who has displayed scholastic achievement across a range of subjects; shown a willingness to assist others; made selfless contributions and has been committed to excellence in all activities.

De La Salle College

Outstanding contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in the Performing Arts 2021

De La Salle College John Lloyd Award

For outstanding contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in Music 2021

De La Salle College

Outstanding contribution to the life of the College through his involvement in the Visual Arts 2021

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Athletics

De La Salle College Captain’s Award 2021: ACC Basketball

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Chess

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Cricket

De La Salle College Captain’s Award 2021: ACC Cross Country

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Football

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Golf

De La Salle College Captain’s Award 2021: ACC Hockey

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Soccer

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Swimming

De La Salle College Captain’s Award 2021: ACC Table Tennis

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Tennis

De La Salle College Outstanding Contribution 2021: ACC Volleyball

De La Salle College Captain’s Award 2021: ACC Weightlifting

Sebastian Hadaway

James Suffolk

Josh Salmon

William Dwyer

Lucas Cozzi

Cormac Fleming

Thomas Hobbins

Jack Forer

Sebastian Hadaway

Mitchell Simmons

Lachlan Wong

Thomas Welling

Jack Forer

Joshua Stacey

Nathan Scollo

Levi Wardle

Xavier Fernandez

Sebastian Hadaway

Sebastian Hadaway

George Batziakas

George Batziakas

Joseph Walsh

Samuel Crough

Virtual Valedictory

The time to farewell our Year 12 Class of 2021 is upon us. This year has certainly been a year like no other Year 12 class has experienced in the history of the College. They will go down in the archives, as a resilient, hopeful and adaptable cohort of students.

While a number of events and activities could not go ahead in 2021, this group of Valedictorians has demonstrated outstanding dedication and support for each other. We are very proud of them and we look forward to recognising and celebrating their individual and collective achievements of 2021.

Jessica Alger – Deputy Principal, Students

Year 12 Celebration Day

Year 12 Celebration Day

Students who commenced at the College in Year 4, 2013.

De La Salle College Veterans - Class of 2021

Mitchell Barnett

Lachlan Cook

Dean Kaminaris

Edward McMahon

Thomas Seddon

Christopher Stramotas

Callum Thompson

Adam Car

Lucas Cozzi

Jacques Ludekens

Liam Robertson

Ethan Sinnott

James Suffolk

Patrick Thompson

Year 12 Reflection

Elliot Anderson, St Austin’s House

What is your favourite memory from your time at De La Salle College?

Making an amazing number of friends and having a great time with teachers.

Alexander Angelopoulos, St Austin’s House

What will you miss most about De La Salle College?

Seeing my mates and just enjoying the teenage life, but as they say, don’t hold onto the past too much, always look towards what the future holds.

Christian Melissinos, St Leo’s House

What are your plans for 2022?

The plan for 2022 is going to university to study Building Design and completing my hours so I can get a licence and a car. By then hopefully COVID-19 settles down so I can go out and catch up with friends and family.

James Suffolk, St Leo’s House

What makes De La Salle College special?

The culture is so enjoyable to be a part of and that is exemplified by the amazing teachers and involvement from students in events and everyday College life.

Thomas Seddon, St Mark’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why? Amongst all the wonderful teachers I have had, Mr Chris Fleming was my favourite teacher, if not Mentor, insofar that he opened my eyes to the vast world of books.

Curtis Cheney, St Austin’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why?

Mr Ashleigh Hoogendoorn. The amount of effort that he puts in to ensure the best for his students goes unmatched. He made a very difficult year much easier.

Liam Digby, St Leo’s House

What will you miss most about De La Salle College?

The connection with my mates and the inexplicably prodigious vibe through the hallowed halls.

George Batziakas, St Leo’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why?

Either Mr Tim Hogan or Ms Jessica Stevenson. Both show such enthusiasm in their work and care a great lot about the students.

Oscar Harding, St Edwin’s House

What makes De La Salle College special? The culture we have is like a brotherhood and we all have a great connection compared to other schools. There is a great culture here and I’ve met so many mates. I really enjoyed all the times we came together as a school for ACC sports.

Thomas Andrewartha, St Mark’s House

What is your favourite memory from your time at De La Salle College?

Some of my most treasured memories from my time at De La Salle College span from the many music performances I have been involved in, playing in the band for several College musicals to rocking out with my mates in the Battle of the Bands, to the time myself and three of my friends managed to cram into one shared locker in Year 9.

Dyron Sage Sauer, St Edwin’s House

What is your favourite memory from your time at De La Salle College?

My favourite memory was the Year 12 Camp. It allowed me to find out more about myself and others.

Ethan Dattilo, St Leo’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why? I liked different teachers for different reasons. I guess if I had to put them in a group, I’d say my remote learning teachers. Simply because during lockdown many shared their lives on a more personal level and it was a really nice time to connect with teachers and peers despite the circumstances. Either way, there are many that I will remember and will be looking forward to seeing in the upcoming reunions.

Max Getley, St Mark’s House

What makes De La Salle College special? De La Salle College is such an epic place to go at school because it is purely driven by brotherhood. Guys just get around each other and are super supportive of each other, whether that be studies, exams or sports.

Ethan Sinnott, St Austin’s House

What is your favourite memory from your time at De La Salle College?

This year’s House Athletics Carnival was very enjoyable as everyone was involved and participating in all events. The cheering by all Houses, especially from St Austin’s House, created a positive vibe for the day.

William Byrne-Jones, St Austin’s House

What are your plans for 2022?

To do a course in Games Programming or in Acting.

Cooper Johnstone, St Mark’s House What makes De La Salle College special? The teachers that make it such a comfortable place as well as the funny and hardworking students.

Finn Sullivan, St Edwin’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why?

Mrs Georgina Dwyer. I was lucky enough to be in her Homeroom and I am extremely grateful for her support since Year 10. I believe that she is the hardest working teacher at De La Salle College. This is because she gives up her time to help Geography students after school, gives you heaps of feedback to improve and always checks in to see if you require help.

James Francis, St Leo’s House

What makes De La Salle College special? School always felt like a home away from home. My mates and teachers were like my second family. We all worked together, striving to get the best out of ourselves, no matter what level of ability. Everyone feels important at De La Salle College.

Sam Way, St Austin’s House

Who was your favourite teacher and why? Mr Peter Harrington was my favorite teacher because he was always up for a laugh and was so easy to talk to.

Mitchell Barnett, St Edwin’s House

What will you miss most about De La Salle College?

I am going to miss going through school with my mates. If it is kicking the footy at lunch or even studying together, I understand now that De La Salle College offers a unique experience that you can only find at this school. I am so glad I got to go through it with this cohort.

Hiroki Hayashi, St Mark’s House

What will you miss most about De La Salle College?

I will miss all the teachers and the College events (sports, Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, camps etc).

Het Pancholi, St Mark’s House

What is your favourite memory from your time at De La Salle College? There are many memories that I have made here, but the one that stands out the most is our city experience in Year 9, I think that was very fun.

Year 12 Class of 2021

Prayer for our Class of 2021

HEAVENLY FATHER,

PLEASE BE WITH OUR STUDENTS AS THEY GO WHERE THEY DO NOT KNOW.

AS THEY SEEK TO GROW IN KNOWLEDGE, WE ASK THAT THEY GROW IN FAITH.

AS THEY START TO CONQUER THE WORLD, WE HOPE THAT THEY CONQUER THEIR FEARS.

AS THEY STRIVE TO CONQUER THEIR PLACE, WE PRAY THEY FIND YOU.

PLEASE GO WITH THEM WHERE WE CANNOT, PROTECT THEM WHEN WE CANNOT AND BRING THEM ALWAYS, SAFELY HOME.

ST JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE – PRAY FOR US LOVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS – FOREVER.

From a collection of prayers sourced by Rana Brogan – Deputy Principal, Identity and Mission.

2022 STUDENT COLLEGE LEADERS

College Captain: Peter Orlando

College Vice Captain: Ralph Howard

College Vice Captain: Sean MacNamara

2022 HOUSE CAPTAINS

ST AUSTIN’S HOUSE

House Captain: William Richards

House Vice Captain: Dylan Carver

House Sports Captain: Max Miller

House Arts Captain: Benjamin Selkirk

House Lasallian Captain: J. Roch Dargan

ST EDWIN’S HOUSE

House Captain: Benjamin King

House Vice Captain: Thomas Childs

House Sports Captain: Andre Di Medio

House Arts Captain: Jeremy Grigg

House Lasallian Captain: Benjamin Wayman

ST LEO’S HOUSE

House Captain: Daniel Van den Berg

House Vice Captain: Benjamin McLisky

House Sports Captain: Lucas McNamara

House Arts Captain: Abraham Pearce

House Lasallian Captain: William Orton

ST MARK’S HOUSE

House Captain: Agitha Abeyagoonasekera

House Vice Captain: Reeve Yogendran

House Sports Captain: Hugh Ford

House Arts Captain: Justin Nguyen

House Lasallian Captain: Peter Pearse

2022

TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS

TERM 1

START: Tuesday 1 February All students return.

FINISH: Friday 8 April

TERM 2

START: Wednesday 27 April

FINISH: Friday 24 June

TERM 3

START: Wednesday 13 July

FINISH: Friday 16 September

TERM 4

START: Monday 3 October

FINISH: Wednesday 7 December