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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2
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The Principal's Report
As always seems to be the case in every Term, the past fortnight has certainly been very busy for students and staff alike.
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I was both thrilled with, and proud of, the manner in which our staff and students returned seamlessly to an online delivery
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Faith and Mission
We returned on Wednesday 24 February from a successful Year 12 Retreat and a cohort of students that were feeling positive and elated about the days they had just spent
away together.
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Rana Brogan
Deputy Principal — Faith and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
I’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate and acknowledge the De La Salle College Leaders who were formally inducted into their roles in front of the College community on Friday 19 February.
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Jessica Alger
Deputy Principal — Students
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Academic Awards 2020
On Friday 19 February, the College celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of our students in 2020.
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Congratulations to all the award recipients.
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Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching
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Kinnoull Campus
Year 10 - 12
It is important that students have meaningful opportunities to contribute to their school community and are active change-agents in enhancing their school culture.
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Director of Students (Senior School)
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
Introducing another innovation at Year 9.
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The WISE concept is a customised program that meets the intended Year 9 mission of promoting independence and resilience.
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David Alexander
Head of Year 9 - Holy Eucharist Campus
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Tiverton Campus
Year 5 - 8
Throughout the first few weeks at school we have elected our Tiverton Captains for 2021. We wish them well for their leadership positions this year.
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Martin Gibbs
Director of Students (Middle Years)
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Biometric Practical at Holy Eucharist Campus
The subject of Ingenuity at Year 9 combines Mathematics, Science and Technology. During Term 1, under the ribbon of Identity, classes explore the science, mathematics and technology of biometrics.
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Ingenuity Teacher, Holy Eucharist Campus
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Athletics Carnival 2021
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On Friday 12 February, De La Salle held a very successful Athletics Carnival at MSAC.
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Congratulations to everyone involved and to Peter Harrington who worked hard to bring this event together.
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Sports Report
COVID-19 spoiled this week of senior ACC sport however, we look back on last week's ACC matches.
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We are back on ACC next week. Let's go out there and win!
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Music Report
Ensembles have commenced practicing for 2021. it is wonderful to be together making music again at De La Salle.
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It is not too late to sign up for private instrumental lessons for Semester One.
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Shared Stories Anthology
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Students are invited to submit responses for this year's Shared Stories Anthology.
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The theme is 'Chasing Happiness'.
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You might just get published!
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Parent Network
Click the 'Read More' button to find out more about the Parent Network events in the last fortnight including:
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- 2021 Year 7 Parent Welcome Evening
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Important Events - February/March 2021
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Event |
| 25 February: |
ACC Athletics - MSAC |
| 1 March: |
ACC Senior Jazz Ensemble Workshop - Parade College |
| 1 March: |
Parent Network Committee Meeting - College Boardroom |
| 2 March: |
Primary Info Morning - Tiverton Library |
| 3 March: |
Captain's Dinner - College PAC |
| 4 March: |
Opening and Welcome Mass - College Gymnasium |
| 8 March: |
Labour Day Public Holiday |
| 11, 17 & 25 March: |
Year 9 Football and Soccer Trials - Waverley Oval |
| 11 March: |
Year 7 Parent Welcome Evening |
| 12 March: |
DLS Swimming Carnival - Oakleigh Recreation Centre |
| 18 & 30 March: |
Parent Teacher Student Interviews |
| 19 March: |
40 Year Reunion |
| 22 March: |
Year 9 Minus 18 LGBTQ Workshops - Holy Eucharist Campus |
| 24 - 26 March: |
Year 8 Camp - Lord Somers Camp, Mornington Peninsula |
| 31 March: |
ACC Swimming |
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Letter to Parents, Carers and Staff
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The Most Reverend Peter Andrew Comensoli, Archbishop of Melbourne, has written a letter to the Catholic education community extending his gratitude and sending his blessing for the new year.
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Did you know
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In 1981, this black and white photograph captured a relaxed moment for a group of young De La Salle teachers. Some of these are your current teachers or colleagues.
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Can you spot Chris Martin, Charles Thompson and Christine Thompson?
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