Newsprint issue 7 2014

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De La Salle College

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Members of the De La Salle Community,

Newsprint Issue 7 –18 July 2014

Peter Houlihan Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Members of the De La Salle Community, Welcome back to Term 3; I hope you have all had a restful and well-deserved break over the holiday period. The term has begun well with students enjoying coming back to school and catching up with friends. They have begun in earnest tackling the topics, tasks and skills required for success in Semester 2. It is particularly important for VCE students to dedicate themselves to a consistent program of study and revision this term. Year 12s, for the most part, still have 50% - 75% of their assessment to come, given most exams are 50% of the year’s grade. Now is the time for all students, but especially those in Unit 4 of Year 12, to develop revision and exam preparation strategies and to pace and plan this work so as not to cram it in near the end of the semester’s study. With trial exams in the September break, Year 12s must be focusing on revision and tackling past papers as a regular part of their routine. There is an unequivocal link between success in trial exams and a strong performance in the VCAA exams.

This is a time of great optimism at the College as our ICT Strategic Plan begins to unfold; Year 9s are preparing to select from the exciting new range of electives on offer for Year 10, 2015; and staff embrace a renewed emphasis on a range of teaching and learning issues. Staff professional learning - the capacity to reflect on current practice, analyse data and use these tools to inform future practice - are critical elements of our academic program. The educational world is changing before our very eyes, almost every week. To take a little poetic license in reference to a quote from Charles Darwin, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” At De La Salle we are keenly aware of the need to develop strategies and practice to meet this change head-on and ensure our teachers, students and programs adapt so that we remain relevant, active and informed in the 21st century.

Earlier this week I was fortunate to attend the Catholic Secondary Principals Australia conference. With 300 Catholic Principals from across the country, it was a tremendous opportunity to engage in discussion, debate and planning around contemporary issues in Australian Catholic education. Keynote addresses from the Archbishop of the Northern Territory and an Auxiliary Bishop from Melbourne emphasised the critical role Catholic schools play in ensuring our Catholic identity remains strong and relevant in 2014 and beyond. A key question was ‘how do we as a school community express our Catholic identity?’ We were reminded to keep in mind the poor and dispossessed as we strive to be successful via the opportunities our education provides for us and to retain a commitment to social justice even though we don't necessarily share the plight of the poor. Upcoming immersions in Lasallian communities in the Philippines (Year 10s), Papua New Guinea (Year 11s), and India (Year 12 Coolies) are excellent programs whereby our Malvern students and supporting staff give of themselves and provide for those less fortunate than ourselves. Pope Francis’ work among the people is a great example of trying to unite, to heal any wounds, showing how our work as Catholics and Lasallians needs “nearness and proximity” to those to whom we minister.

Next Saturday 26th July I will be joining about 30 Lasallian principals, board members and other leaders in Sydney to discuss the local implications and imperatives of the De La Salle Brothers 2013-16 District Plan. In developing the District Plan, the Brothers set the focus sharply on five key topics, for each of which a number of strategic priorities were adopted. This meeting is an opportunity for schools and their representatives to assess our progress and set benchmarks for the implementation of the priorities in the coming two years.

Next Wednesday 23rd July both campuses will conduct an Awards Assembly to recognise academic achievement and endeavour for Semester 1 studies. In addition to the traditional Academic Excellence awards, the introduction of Academic Endeavour Awards in 2014 recognises those students who dedicate themselves to achieving their personal best while perhaps not attaining the highest results in their class. This is a significant step in acknowledging the effort of more students and to reinforce the concept of the importance of giving your all and ensuring you produce your best, regardless of ability and classmates’ work.

Late last term I visited six of our Year 10 boys on work experience at NHP Engineering in Richmond. In a tremendous example of contemporary learning and utilising 21st century skills Ben Williams, Lachlan Yates, Bernard Slamet, Lachlan Hall, Callum O’Shannessy and James O’Dwyer completed a special project advising the company on ways to save energy using solar power. They presented a report on the last day of their placement to the company management, parents, Pathways Coordinator Mrs Carmel Smart and me. The boys put in an extraordinary amount of effort, developing skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, research and creativity and their report was very well received. Click here to read the full report.

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I would like to thank the students and staff who attended the 2014 Lasallian Youth Gathering in Brisbane from July 7–11. Thomas Brasher (College Leader), Luke Brownhill (College Leader), Edward Hirst (Year 12), Luke Torrisi (Year 12) and Leaders Coordinator Ms Olivia Wenzcel joined the energy and fervor of other Year 12 students, Old Collegians, Brothers and Lasallian Youth Ministers. Working with participants from the USA, PNG, New Zealand, and nearly every Australian state and territory, there was no doubt that the Youth Week would be a fulfilling experience. Built around the theme of Be an Act of Hope, participants were challenged to dissect what this ‘Lasallian thing’ was and how their faith could be transmitted through service and community. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed the week and gained a great deal from the experience in living the Lasallian ethos.

I’d like to draw your attention to a number of upcoming community events and opportunities in Term 3: •

For all the dads, please keep Wednesday 27 August free for our inaugural Father-Son Breakfast from 7:15 – 8:30am in the gym. Our very first Mother’s Day Breakfast in May was a huge success, with in excess of 330 in attendance, and we hope to get just as many dads. An invitation will be sent out next week.

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All parents: A Day at the Races on Saturday 16 August at Caulfield Racecourse. The Parent Network has sent a formal invitation home with your son/s today.

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For parents, please come and enjoy De La’s first experience of the very popular “Time & Space” school programs run by Mr Bill Jennings. o

Time & Space Mother & Son Evening: Tuesday 12 August 7:30pm

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Time & Space Father & Son Evening: Wednesday 20 August 7:30pm

Personal Development Coordinator Ms Kate McIlroy has sent home invitations to the Time & Space program via Homeroom so please ensure your son passes them on to you.

I wish everyone in our community all the best for a bright beginning to Term 3.

Peter Houlihan Principal

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CHANGES TO TRAIN TIMETABLES Changes to Train timetables on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines The College was advised this week by Metro Trains that from Monday July 28 there will be timetable changes on the Dandenong/ Pakenham /Cranbourne lines. The major effect on De La Salle students is that trains on theses lines will no longer stop at Malvern station. This will require changes to the boys’ travel patterns to and from school.

In the morning boys on these lines will need to change trains at Caulfield station from platform 3 and board the Frankston line train at platform 1.

In the afternoon boys will need to board the Frankston line train at platform 2 on Malvern station and change trains on platform 4 at Caulfield station.

Boys are advised to allow about 7 minutes extra for their journey.

The College will brief all boys travelling on these lines next week, to discuss the changes, behaviour and safety. We will have staff monitoring the situation each day who will be able to provide assistance to any boy if required.

We acknowledge this new arrangement will add a level of complexity and inconvenience to school travel and there will be a period of adjustment for all concerned. Should parents have specific concerns about the Metro timetable we ask that they contact Metro directly.

There is a very good journey planner App (PTV) available from iTunes and android. More information is also available on the Public Transport Victoria website www.ptv.vic.gov.au.

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DE LA SALLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA De La Salle is now on social media. ‘Like’ us on Facebook or ‘follow’ us on Twitter to keep up to date on school news and events as they happen. We will celebrate student achievements, keep you informed about important dates and promote College events on both platforms. Please recommend the pages to other people you know in the College community. Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/delasallecollege

https://twitter.com/dlsMalvern or @dlsMalvern

TEACHING AND LEARNING TRANSITION AND SUBJECT SELECTION Throughout Term 3 students in Years 7-11 will be involved in activities in preparation for 2015 subject selection. The Transition Program is tailored to the different needs of students at the different levels of schooling, involving extensive information provided through assemblies for each year level, Course Advice Days for Year 9 &10 students and a VCE VCAL information evening for Year 10 students and their parents.

In addition, the 2015 College Handbook, which outlines the Years 4-12 curriculum program, will be available via the College website from next week. This is a crucial tool for students in being as well informed and prepared as possible for this important decision-making time. Parents are encouraged to spend time with their son going through all of the options available for the coming year.

Subject selection/re-enrolment forms for students will be sent home via students in coming weeks. Please note the dates of distribution and collection: Year Level

Forms distributed

Forms Collected

Year 7

Wednesday 10th September

Thursday 9th October

Year 8

Tuesday 12th August

Monday 1st September

Year 9

Thursday 31st July*

Friday 29th August

Year 10

Wednesday 23rd July*

Friday 22nd August

Year 11

Tuesday 29th July

Thursday 21st August

*Re-enrolment form only With encouragement and support, serious reflection and careful decision making, it is possible for all students to choose a pathway in which they will be happy and successful, be it in the subjects they undertake in coming years or choice of tertiary study and careers.

YEAR 9&10 COURSE ADVICE DAYS As mentioned, all Year 9&10 students will be taking part in course advice as part of their Transition Programs. This acknowledges the often complex and difficult decisions made as students move from the compulsory years of education into VCE or VCAL for Year 10 students. In addition, course advice for Year 9s will provide support in the selection of units in a brand new program for Year 10 in 2015.

On Course Advice Days, students will not take part in normal classes. They will be allocated a fifteen minute appointment time with a Course Advisor, a staff member who will guide them through completion of the subject

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selection form. Further information will be provided in the coming weeks, however, listed are a number of key points for students regarding Course Advice Days: • • • • • •

Students will be required to attend their appointment on time, in full school uniform.

They will be required to bring their completed Planning Exercises booklet, which they will have received and be working on throughout the beginning of the term, their Semester 1 Reports and completed re-enrolment form.

Students who come to their appointment unprepared will be sent home without filling in a subject selection form on the day. This may jeopardise their chances of being placed in the subjects they wish to choose.

Students will receive a record of their subject selections to take home to parents. We ask that the slip at the bottom of the form is returned to Homeroom Teachers on the following Monday to acknowledge parental endorsement of the selected subjects.

Course Advice Day for Year 10 students is Friday August 22nd.

Course Advice Day for Year 9 students is Friday August 29th.

Letters have been posted to parents of Year 9 and 10 students with invitations to attend two upcoming events which will explain the processes leading up to Course Advice Days: • •

For Year 10 students and their parents, the VCE VCAL Expo, Wednesday July 23rd.

For Year 9 parents only, the Year 10 2015 Information Evening, Thursday July 31st.

AWARDS The College community looks forward to acknowledging the achievements of our highest performing students in Semester 1. Campus assemblies will be taking place next Wednesday July 23rd. Parents of students receiving awards have been notified by letter, with an invitation to attend the presentations, followed by morning tea.

Mr Mark Gustincic Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning

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Pastoral care and organisation Review Committees Term 3 is shaping up as a busy time as our uniform and pastoral system reviews commence. During the course of these reviews students, staff and parents will be consulted on a number of relevant issues pertaining to each committees’ brief. More information will be provided in future Newsprints.

Late to school As Semester 2 commences it is a timely reminder to students that the school day commences at 8.40am with Homeroom. All students are required to attend.

We realise that the majority of students travel to school by public transport and occasionally unforeseen problems can occur on the network resulting in students being late. On the other hand students are asked to plan to be here on time and adjust their travel habits accordingly.

Late students will be closely monitored and followed-up by their Homeroom Teachers with disciplinary action applied to those students who are habitually late to school.

De La Salle Spray Jacket Change The College will move to a new navy spray jacket from Term 4 this year.

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Advice from College suppliers Dobson about the availability and viability of the existing royal blue fabric.

A desire by the College to a spray jacket that is consistent with our official college navy blue.

Upgrade fabric technology that allows for improvements in water-proofing, breathability and overall comfort.

The College anticipates a 2 year phase out of the exiting spray jacket. The Uniform Review Committee will make recommendations about the phase and process and parents will be advised of the plan in the near future.

A reminder: The College spray jacket is a part of the sports uniform. It can be worn on wet days as a rain jacket over the College blazer but should be worn with the normal uniform and therefore must be removed when students arrive at the College.

125 Years of Loreto in Melbourne Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is celebrating 125 years since the foundation of the first Loreto School in Melbourne.

To mark this special year, A row of Goodly Pearls, One Hundred and Twenty-five Years of Loreto in Melbourne, has been written by professional historian Jane Mayo Carolan. It is an intriguing history from 1889 covering many stories of kindergarten, primary, secondary and tertiary education for young women and men.

From their first Australian foundation in Ballarat, the following Loreto schools were established in Melbourne: Our Lady of the Angels, Albert Park (1889); Saints Peter and Paul’s School, South Melbourne (1891); Central Catholic [Teachers’] Training College, Albert Park (1906); Loreto Free Kindergarten, South Melbourne (1912) and the Loreto Commercial College, South Melbourne (1963).

The two remaining Loreto Institutions in Melbourne – Loreto Toorak (established in 1924) and St Mary’s College (formerly Hall) at the University of Melbourne (established in 1918), now carry the traditions and aspirations of the first group of women who challenged the norm and founded their inner city establishments. These inspirational women were joined along the way by many past pupils who assisted in the development of the Loreto spirit in Melbourne.

The limited edition, hard cover, full colour 450+ page book will be launched by Sr Jane Kellyibvm, Loreto Toorak past pupil (1951-1962), former Principal of Loreto Toorak (1973-1978) and former Principal of St Mary’s College, University of Melbourne (1980-1996)at a garden party on the forecourt of the historic Mandeville Hall on Sunday 14 He’s Learning to Live and Lead

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September. To place your order of A row of Goodly Pearls, One Hundred and Twenty-five Years of Loreto in Melbourne, please go to: www.trybooking.com/FEJE or contact Steve Stefanopoulos, Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, Heritage Collection and Records Manager at steve.stefanopoulos@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au or (03) 9823 8157 for further information.

Tom Ryan Deputy Principal – Pastoral Care and Organisation

Volunteers needed On Wednesday 23 July we are holding the Academic Award Ceremonies in the gymnasium. We are still seeking volunteers to help at the two morning teas in the PAC - one following each ceremony.

The first morning tea runs from 9.45am and the second from 12pm. Volunteers are needed anytime between 8.30am and 1.30pm. If you are able to help during this time, please contact me on 9508 2143 or lhartmann@delasalle.vic.edu.au.

Any offer of help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks, Leah Hartmann Marketing and Communications Manager

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Work experience 2014 Following work experience week for Year 10 in the last week of term, employer evaluations are coming back to school.

“Nice boy, good manners, eager and willing to learn, confidence will come with experience”, “keen and enthusiastic", “warm, keen and friendly”, “polite, friendly and respectful to members of staff and the general public”; these comments are typical of the sort of general feedback we are receiving on student performance in the workplace.

In addition, employers have given students specific feedback on criteria such as attendance and punctuality, personal presentation, teamwork, communication skills, attitude, initiative and the quality of their work. Parents should ask their son to show them this feedback.

Work experience placements were varied, ranging from law firms, vet clinics, football clubs, aviation specialists and university departments.

Kieran Walsh in 10M spent a week in Perth with the Australian Hockey Team. Six of our students worked with NHP Engineering in Richmond to complete a special project advising the company on ways to save energy using solar power. They presented a report to the company management, parents and school staff on the last day of their placement.

Some students made their work experience week unnecessarily stressful by leaving arrangements to the last minute and not following instructions. This is part of the learning process and all students have been encouraged to reflect on this experience and write a letter of thanks to their employer.

Carmel Smart Careers Coordinator

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM MMEC Our school is taking part in a new project called the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. This project will help governments all around Australia have a better understanding of what students with disability need to take part in their education.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? The goal of the project is to make sure that the Commonwealth Department of Education has current data about students with disability in Australian schools.

In Australia, there's a law that says people with disability must be treated fairly. This law is called the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and it says that students with disability have the right to take part in their education, just like all other students.

Schools may need to make some adjustments to support students with disability. The adjustments should be reasonable, meaning that they are balanced and fair to both the school and the student. Adjustments are usually made with input from parents, carers or guardians. They may include things like one-to-one learning support or some form of help to get around.

This collection of data will help all governments across Australia to understand how many students in schools have a disability and need support to take part in their education on the same basis as other students.

Under the law, the word 'disability' has a very broad definition. For this project, students who require adjustments for a health or learning condition may be included in the data collection. Information will be collected about a range of students, not just those who have a diagnosed condition or who are receiving government funding or support. The main criterion is that adjustments have been made for the student.

This data will be better than any data that has been collected before. And this means that, at the end of the project, there will be a much better picture of what students need. Governments will be able to use this information to make plans and start making changes for educating students with disability in schools.

WHAT SORT OF INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED? The following information will be collected from each school: • the location – for example, if it is in the city, or in a rural or regional area • whether the school is a primary or secondary school • the total number of students in the school • the total number of students who receive adjustments • the type of adjustments provided • the type of disability, health or learning condition of the students who need adjustments.

HOW WILL THE INFORMATION BE COLLECTED? We will gather information about the students with disability at our school. We will work out the: • number of students with disability who attend our school • adjustments that have been provided • types of disability or other condition of the students who need adjustments.

In order to gather this information, we may need to: • talk to you • talk to your child's teacher • look at your child's learning plan.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE INFORMATION AFTER IT'S BEEN COLLECTED? After we finish collecting the information, we will send the numbers to the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD). We will do this in August this year. The information will be sent in a secure way to the DEECD and no names will be included.

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The DEECD will make sure that information about students will not identify them before sending it to the Commonwealth Department of Education. The Commonwealth Department of Education will then start using the data, comparing it with other schools around the country.

DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE PART? You don't have to take part in this project if you don't want to. If you're happy to take part, you don't need to do anything.

If you decide that you don't want to take part, please complete and return the form at the end of this letter. Or, you can phone us or talk to your child's teacher. If you don't let us know that you don't want to take part, we'll think that you are comfortable taking part. This means that data about your child will be submitted to the project.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD If you want to know what information is kept on file by DEECD, please ask us. We can request to see or correct any information that DEECD keeps about your child.

WHAT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kathie in the MMEC on (03) 9508 2125, or you can visit the Department of Education and Eearly Childhood Development website.

It is important to read the fact sheet located online here. You may also wish to visit the Autsralian Government Department of Education website or view the Frequently Asked Questions.

If you don’t want to take part, please fill out this form:

I have read the letter about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability − 2014. I do not want information to be collected about my child.

Name of student:

Full name of Parent/Carer/Guardian:

Signature:

Date:

Please complete the details above and return the form to Kathie Holmes, MMEC Coordinator, by Friday 1 August.

Please complete another form if you have more than one child with a disability or health or learning condition.

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ENGLISH NEWS This semester many students will be provided with opportunities to partake in various incursions and extra curricular events within their English classrooms and across the College.

Dynamic Debaters The College has four debating teams that compete in regular competitions run by the Debaters Association of Victoria (Caulfield Division). Under the expert guidance of Christine Thompson and Kate McIlroy, they have all achieved great success throughout Semester 1. Different combinations of students debate in each round, ensuring a collegial planning process.

Year 12 Team: Sitting second on the ladder.

Ben Stafford, Alec Young, Josh Talbot, John Buchanan, Ed Hirst, Jonathon Dent, Jack Henry Attard (Helper) and Steven Lau (Helper).

Year 10 Team: Sitting equal first on the ladder.

Shiroy Fernando, Sri Kumar, Xavier-Joseph de la Masse-Homsy, Thomas Ponissi, Keelan Tambimutta and Liam Ramirez.

Year 8/9 Teams: Sitting third and fourth on the ladder.

Adam Christani, Jordan Burns, Ethan Tambimuttu, Rodny Garrido, Panos Menidis, Nathan Blizzard, Jacob Ellul, Gianluca Intemerato and Maxwell Harvey.

On behalf of the students involved, I would like to provide a heartfelt thanks to Christine and Kate for their continued support and efforts.

Shared Stories This year De La Salle College will be contributing student work to a publication entitled Shared Stories. Shared Stories is a published anthology featuring work of students from a variety of schools.

The theme for this year’s publication is Nothing is Impossible. If you’d like further details or your son would like to submit some work please feel free to contact me (rroe@dls.vic.edu.au).

Public Speaking In addition to the normal public speaking program run within English classrooms, Term 3 will see a focus on the development of public speaking skills for interested students. They will be involved in internal and external public speaking programs and a student from each year level will be selected to represent the College at the annual Lasallian Public Speaking Challenge (to be held at De La Salle College on 15th September).

Literacy Links Recently the College has received a grant in the area of literacy. The grant monies were offered through the Catholic Education Office Melbourne to assist schools to develop strategies for improvement in students' literacy skills. The funding will enable the development of a plan for whole-school improvement in literacy.

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Reading We continue to encourage all students to ensure they’re reading beyond the texts prescribed within the English course. Each student has access to a comprehensive collection through the College library and should ensure he regularly borrows books. Your son can access the Library catalogue from home (or school!) here https://delasalle.concord.net.au and check out what is available (for first time login, use their College Network username and password changeme and then change password to their College Network password). Here are some examples to whet their appetite:

Rose Rose KLAC English

STARTING SMART Financial literacy is an important part of our students’ transition from school to the real world, for part time work, further study or full time employment. Recently, the Year 11 and 12 VCAL students participated in a workshop offered by the Start Smart Program.

The aims of the StartSmart program are to empower students to make wise financial decisions for themselves. The half-day program, which was conducted at the Kinnoull Campus, covered a broad range of topics including taxation, superannuation, work and pay conditions, how to ask for a pay rise, smart investing and saving. All the information was practical and relevant to students at this level. Even though the program is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank Foundation, the advice was always impartial and general in nature.

The original Start Smart program launched in 2007 and consisted of a range of workshops aimed at secondary school students. Each workshop was tailored towards a topic of direct relevance to secondary students’ daily lives and experiences: Earning, Saving, Spending and Investing. If any parents or students are interested in accessing the information you can visit www.startsmart.com.au Kerry Martin VCAL Coordinator He’s Learning to Live and Lead

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ACC CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING A reminder to all students that ACC Cross Country training has already begun.

Training will continue each Thursday morning throughout Term 3 leading up to the ACC Carnival on Wednesday 10 September (Week 9 of Term 3).

We meet in the PAC at 7.20am and training begins at 7.30am.

Breakfast is then supplied in the PAC after training from 8.15am onwards.

DLS BASKETBALL CLUB Dear Parents of DLS Basketball Club, The DLS Basketball Club has been in operation since Brother Gerry Barrett started the project in 1998. Today it is operated by a committee of parents, independent of the school. It has become a highly successful extra-curricular activity within De La Salle and has proved to be very popular with the boys looking to forge new relationships with their mates and improve their on-court skills.

The committee managing the club has been in place for the past five years and with their children leaving De La Salle, it is important for new parents to step up and volunteer to manage and promote the club. NEW PARENTS of DLS children playing basketball will be essential to operate the club moving forward beyond this season.

We are fortunate that our current treasurer is available to assist a new committee but we do need at least three people to help manage team inclusion, money collection, uniforms etc.

Nothing is too difficult but it does take time....which we all know people hate giving up but without volunteers how do clubs like this exist?

Please contact me if you are willing to assist as we would like to conduct a handover during preparations for the 2014/2015 summer season. Contact details -Email: rod@tacticalresponse.net.au Mobile: 0418 362 386 Regards,

Rod Lack President DLS Basketball Club

CHAPLAIN’S NOTES Confirmation Preparation Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 10 August 2014 during the 11.00am Mass at St Anthony’s Parish Glen Huntly. Classes are well underway and our young people are excited about taking this final step in their initiation into the Church.

Please feel free to contact me should you require further information on 9508 2161 or email: jferguson@delasalle.vic.edu.au rest in peace Josephine Gaylor – Librarian at De La Salle during her tenure. Josephine passed away on Sunday, 6 July. She was 57 years old.

I am sure she is fondly remembered and we commend her and her family to your prayerful thoughts.

Joan Ferguson College Chaplain

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WHAT’S HAPPENING (some reminders) J U LY Monday 21 July

Parents’ Network Meeting – Boardroom, 7.30pm

Wednesday 23 July

Semester 1 Campus Academic Awards Ceremonies, Gymnasium Perod 1 - Kinoull; Period 3 – Tiverton

Thursday 24 July

Year 7 ACC Basketball, Hocke and Table Tennis commences Year-10 Benilde, Hegarty, Roland and Solomon Retreat - Syndal Baptist Conference Centre, 9.00am-3.00pm

Friday 25 July

Year 10 Dunstan, Miguel and Vincent Retreat - Syndal Baptist Conference Centre, 9.00am-3.00pm Tour of College, 9.15am

Wednesday 30 July

ACC Intermediate Debating, Public Speaking and Drama – Parade College, 10.00am-2.00pm

Thursday 31 July

Primary Grandparents/Parents/Special Friend Day – Primary Classrooms, 9.00am-11.00am

Friday 1 August

Year 8 Football Lightning Premiership – DW Lucas Reserve, 9.00am-1.30pm

Tuesday 5 August

Year 12 VTAC Information Session – Gymnasium, 7.30pm

Wednesday 6 August

De La Salle Cross Country Championships at TH King Reserve, commencing at 12.00pm

Thursday 7 August

Australian Mathematics Competition

Friday 8 August

Feast of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop Newsprint Issue No. 8

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