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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 14
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The Principal's Report
As we close in on the end of Term 3, another ten weeks of trying and challenging circumstances, I have two short and relevant reflections to share with the community.
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Faith and Mission
During the Term break, I invite you all to find a quiet moment in your day or week to pause and pray.
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Rana Brogan
Deputy Principal — Faith and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
This Beyond Blue checklist aims to measure how your teen has been feeling over the past four weeks.
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Jessica Alger
Deputy Principal — Students
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Kinnoull Campus
Year 10 - 12
The College is very proud to announce the 2022 student House leaders. Click the 'Read More' button to see the list of leaders.
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Director of Students (Senior School)
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
If you read only one of my Duce articles this year – make this the one. Find out what I mean by; “Anxiety is biological feedback – own it!”.
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Tiverton Campus
Year 5 - 8
The Tiverton Campus has continued to focus on the significance of staff and student mental and physical health. This is increasingly important whilst we continue remote learning.
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Martin Gibbs
Director of Students (Middle Years)
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Sports Report
During this extended lockdown, it is natural to feel “boxed-in” by the four walls at home. Challenge yourself with a workout to improve mental and physical health.
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R U OK? Day Video
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Our three student school leaders Tom, Will and Peter provide their personal coping tips in support of R U OK? Day. Watch the video.
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Year 9 Art
Drawing Online
Continuing our exploration of Picasso, students selected one of his works as a reference as we explored different techniques.
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National Health and Physical Education Day
On Wednesday 1 September, we ran National Health and Physical Education Day. The theme for the day was “Good for Children, Good for Schools, Good for Communities.”
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LATL - Health & Physical Education
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eSports Update
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Congratulations to our amazing and talented eSports team on placing 4th in the National eSports Competition!
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Parent Network
We are disappointed to advise that the Trivia Night scheduled to be held on Saturday 23 October has been postponed to 2022 due to the current restrictions.
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Important Events - the next fortnight
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Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the College events listed below may be subject
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to change. Please refer to the Daily Notices in OLLIE for updates.
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| 17 September: |
Year 12 SACs - Global Politics and English |
| 17 September: |
Mandy Money Year 9 Workshop - Online |
| 17 September: |
Last Day of Term 3 for Whole School - Students Dismissed at end of Period 2 |
| 4 October: |
Term 4 Classes Commence |
| 4 - 31 October: |
VCE Performance/Languages/Extended Investigation - Oral exams/presentations |
| 5 October: |
GAT - College Gym |
| 6 October: |
ACC Junior & Intermediate Chess Tournament - Online |
| 6 - 12 October: |
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Year 12 Trial Examinations Begin
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Year 12 Drama Performance Exam - Kingston City Hall
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Performing Arts Showcase - TBC
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Year 12 Italian Oral Exams - Northern Metropolitan Region Conference Centre
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Parent Network & YLRs Committee Meeting - Online
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Last Day of Year 12 Classes
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Year 12 Graduation Breakfast, House Farewells and Final Assembly
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CSPV Parent Connection News Term 3
Parents and carers are encouraged to read the Term 3 newsletter for information, articles, videos and links to resources representing the parent perspective in Catholic education.
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Did You Know
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The De La Salle College archives have thrown off the dust covers and resumed business. Welcome College Archivist, Marian Jenkinson!
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