Investiture and Academic Awards Ceremony

On Friday 17 February, De La Salle College held the 2023 Investiture and Academic Awards Ceremony at the Tiverton Campus. Principal, Peter Houlihan congratulated the Class of 2022 for their VCE results.

Mr Houlihan thanked the Unit 3 and 4 teachers who invested so much time, effort, and expertise in teaching, mentoring, and advising each and every student in their care.

“With the state median for all subjects being 30, we have many studies with median Study Scores in the 31 to 36 range, figures which sit at the very top of the scale when compared with any of Victoria’s highest performing schools.”

The 2022 College Dux is Jack Meehan, who attained an ATAR of 99.45. Jack received three Academic Awards for the highest study score in Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics and was awarded The Teague Family Award (Mathematical Methods) and The Brother Mark Murphy Award (Physics). Jack’s first preference for tertiary study is Engineering at Monash.

During the College Dux address to the whole College assembly, Jack encouraged the current cohort of students to take advantage of the vast resources and support available on offer at De La Salle College. Reflecting on his own experiences, he thanked all the support that the Lasallian community has provided him throughout his journey, particularly his teachers, house coordinators and homeroom mentors.

During the Assembly, the Principal invested the new 2023 College Leaders, encouraging them to be guided by the Lasallian values of the College.

“In a world which is evolving and changing so rapidly, our student leaders need to employ our Lasallian ethos to guide, lead, and support their peers in issues, behaviours and attitudes so critical to being a responsible and influential citizen in 2023 and beyond.”

“De La Salle College students have for 110 years been known for unity, respect and being young men of character and empathy. I know our students today continue that tradition.”