De La Salle CollegE
Newsprint Issue 14 – 19 December, 2013
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Friends of the De La Salle Community, Time To Say Goodbye My all-too-brief time at De La Salle is, sadly for me, coming to an end. It has been an enormous privilege for me to have been invited by the College Board to be Acting Principal at the College during the past six months. In many respects it has been the perfect way for me to complete my 48 year career in education. There are so many things that impress me about this College, especially the friendliness of everyone associated with it. It is a most welcoming place. We should never take for granted the many strengths of our College, including a highly talented, dedicated and professional Leadership Team, a committed, loyal and generous teaching and non-teaching staff, supportive, caring and interested parents who are prepared to work closely with us to ensure that all their son’s educational needs are met and, of course, the boys whose energy, generosity and goodwill are always so evident which makes De La Salle such a stimulating and enjoyable place in which to work. I am left with the overwhelming impression that the future for De La Salle looks very bright indeed. The College Board, new Principal and College Executive Team, in unison, are ready to lead the College into an exciting new era. All that remains for me is to wish you and your family every blessing for the approaching festive season. May the peace and joy of Christmas touch you and your family in a very special way. With every best wish. Brendan Ellis Acting Principal
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS This year has been one of great change and transition for De La Salle, Malvern. The change from a DLS brother as Principal to lay Principalship, surrounded by a very “new look” leadership team has been both exciting and challenging. The constant has been the charism of St John Baptist de La Salle, the dedication of the staff and the wonderful “spirit” amongst the boys. I thank all the staff, students, parents and families for the support and kindness throughout the year and wish the entire College community well for a safe and happy Christmas and restful holiday period. God Bless. Tom Ryan Deputy Principal- Pastrol Care & Organisation
STAFF NEWS Staff departing de la salle end 2013 Brendan Ellis – Has been at De La Salle for 6 months in Acting Principal capacity. Doug Esler – retiring after 32 years service to the College Norman Stewart – retiring after 28 years service to the College Simon Brown – appointed to Tucker Road Primary School Tom Curry – appointed to McKinnon Primary School Sam Magree – moved to Torquay with his family Karen Tillotson – has moved to Torquay with her family. James Walton – appointed to Mentone Grammar Br Denis Loft – Returning to the Brothers Mission in Southern Sudan The College also farewells a number of contract teachers who have been with us during 2013: Nigel Couzens, Maria Hawley and Simon Scerri. Staff Reaching Milestones in 2013 40 years of service:
Murray Enniss
30 years of service:
Terry Atkins
25 years of service:
Carmel D’Andrea
20 years of service:
David Hale Graeme Lawler Liliana Russo
15 years of service:
Ken Stokes Jacinta Ryan David Ellul Frank Goricanec
10 years of service:
Shaun Buckley Kelly Williams Andrew Wozencroft
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2013 VCE RESULTS De La Salle College congratulates our graduating Year 12 students on their excellent results.
College Dux, 2013 Stephen Ciavarella 99.90
Top Students over 90 Richard Buckley 99.55
Thomas O’Dwyer 99.35
Alexander Di Medio 98.30
Jerome Lugo 98.10
Christian Lymbouris 96.15
Adam Bell 96.10
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Lewis De Stefanis 95.50
Michael Patane 94.70
Andre Lew 93.15
Thomas Wilkes 93.10
Zane Hutter 93.05
Aiden Atkin 92.40
James Curwood 91.60
Stephen Galgani 91.60
Christopher Zisimopoulis 91.35
James Koulous 91.30
William Agar 90.60
Daniel Wijaksono 90.30
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James Liu 90.20
Daniel Anastasio 90.15
Gihan Boteju 90.15
Study Score of 50 Stephen Ciavarella (Biology), Thomas O’Dwyer (Visual Communication Design)
Study Score Between 40 and 50 Accounting Rohan D’Souza (Year 11), Jonathan Kouch Biology Alexander Di Medio Business Management William Agar, Jordan Gasparini, Liam O’Malley (Year 11), Peter Pepes Chemistry Richard Buckley, Stephen Ciavarella, Alexander Di Medio English Benjamin Allars, Adam Bell, Richard Buckley, Stephen Ciavarella, Patrick Collins, James Curwood, Alexander Di Medio, Jordan Gasparini, Jack Heatley, Jerome Lugo, Christian Lymbouris, Thomas O’Dwyer, Michael Patane, Thomas Wilkes, Jeffrey Xu, Christopher Zisimopoulos History – Revolutions Thomas Brasher (Year 11), Lewis De Stefanis, James Koulousias, James Liu Languages: Indonesian Daniel Wijaksono Legal Studies Adam Bell, John Buchanan (Year 11), Thomas O’Dwyer Mathematics Further Jack-Henry Attard, Rohan D’Souza (Year 11), Christian Di Donato (Year 11), Stephen Galgani, William Nguyen, Nicholas Papamiltiades (Year 11), Cameron Roberts, Aidan Shallue (Year 11), Matthew Swinnerton (Year 11), Michael Zbiegien
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Mathematics Specialist Richard Buckley, Stephen Ciavarella Mathematics Methods Richard Buckley, Stephen Ciavarella, Jerome Lugo Media Adam Bell Physical Education William Cardwell, Stephen Galgani, Brayden Hawkins (Year 11), Michael Hoareau (Year 11), Christian Lymbouris, Liam O’Callaghan (Year 11), Christopher Zisimpoulos Politics – Australian Lewis De Stefanis Psychology Mitchell Ainsworth-Griffiths (Year 11), James Koulousias Software Development James Delaney (Year 11), James Liu, Julian Loo Yong Kee (Year 11) Studio Arts James Liu Visual Communication Design William Agar
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2014 FEES The Fee Schedule for2014 is now available. Families are encouraged to take advantage of the 10 monthly payment option which spreads the fees evenly across the year. Those families who paid their 2013 fees by this method are reminded that they need to complete a new form for 2014 fees. The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to lower income families to help with education-related costs. If you are eligible to receive the EMA, click here to download the EMA Form. Elaine Tyrrell Assistant Business Manager
FROM THE LIBRARY Sincere thanks to the War Widows' Guild of Australia (Vic) Inc, for their kind donation of Tom Trumble's Rescue at 2100 Hours : The Untold Story of the Most Daring Escape of the Pacific War. Thanks too, to Bruce Postle, one of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century, for the donation of his book The Image Maker. The thoughtfulness and generosity of these benefactors makes a real difference to the breadth and depth of our Library collections, providing access to publications which we perhaps would not have the opportunity to purchase. These books are both now available in the Kinnoull Library. Susan Jost College Librarian
REST IN PEACE Grandfather of Austin Earle (Grade 6) passed away. Please remember the family in your prayers
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DATES TO REMEMBER FOR YEAR 7, 2015 Key Dates – Year 7, 2015 Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Year 7, 2015 Applicant Information Evening – 7:30pm (Bookings essential)
Friday, 28 February 2014
Applications for Year 7, 2015 CLOSE
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Offers of places to prospective Year 7, 2015 students are posted Robyn Miller College Registrar
WHAT’S HAPPENING (some reminders)
JA N UA RY Monday, 20 January
SCHOOL OFFICE RE-OPENS College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Tuesday, 21 January
College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Wednesday, 22 January
College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Thursday, 23 January
College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Friday, 24 January
College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Sunday, 26 January
Australia Day
Monday, 27 January
Australia Day – Public Holiday
Tuesday, 28 January
STAFF RETURN FOR TERM 1, 2014 – Staff Professional Development Day
Wednesday, 29 January
Staff Professional Development Day College Uniform Shop open, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Thursday, 30 January
ALL STUDENTS (Primary to Year 12) COMMENCE Kinnoull Campus Photographs, 8.30am (Blazers required) Parents’ Network Morning Tea for all parents of new students College Uniform Shop open, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Friday, 31 January
Tiverton Campus Photographs, 8.30am (Blazers required) College Uniform Shop open, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
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