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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11
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The Principal's Report
With lockdown 5.0 finishing last week, it was terrific to see the students’ welcome return to onsite learning go so smoothly.
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Faith and Mission
Recently, all families received a communication home outlining the details of our Term 3 Charitable Donations Drive.
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Rana Brogan Deputy Principal — Faith and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
It is exciting to announce that we have commenced the selection process for choosing the 2022 College Captain and Vice Captains.
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Jessica Alger Deputy Principal — Students
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Learning and Teaching
In the recent movement from remote learning back to face-to-face learning and teaching, we have seen that there is much to keep track of.
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Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching
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Kinnoull Campus Year 10 - 12
Although we still find ourselves ‘adapting’ and ‘pivoting’ to the omnipresent coronavirus, students should be commended for the way in which they continue to respond positively to the various challenges.
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Director of Students (Senior School)
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Holy Eucharist Campus Year 9
Despite Melbourne’s wintery blast, we currently have 36 avid bike riders who brave the conditions and ride to and from the Holy Eucharist Campus every day.
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Tiverton Campus Year 5 - 8
It was terrific to see all Year 5 - 8 students return to school after the last lockdown. There was a clear focus on student wellbeing to assist with the transition back into the College.
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Martin Gibbs Director of Students (Middle Years)
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ACC Sport
This week we are back into the ACC Season after another short hiatus due to lockdown.
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Good luck to all players this week. Let’s hope we can get through the rest of the season without further interruptions.
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High School Musical
Disappointingly, due to Victoria’s current COVID-19 restrictions, our senior production, High School Musical, has been postponed. We will advise our community of new dates as soon as we are able. Read more
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Year 9 Ingenuity
Students experienced taking their own fingerprints. Loops are found in 60% of the population, while whorls are found in 35% of the population, and the rarest feature is arches which is found in 5% of the population.
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Learning Area Team Leader - Mathematics
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Be Your Best!
The latest De La Salle marketing campaign is starting to unfurl across our campus and local highways and byways!
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Important Health Centre Information
Contact the Health Centre immediately if your son develops chicken pox, shingles or measles.
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Bishop-elect Anthony Ireland
Old Collegian, Reverend Monsignor Anthony Ireland, has been appointed an auxiliary bishop of Melbourne. In this article, he fondly reflects on his time at De La Salle.
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Parent Network
We are pleased to advise that a new date has been set for the postponed Trivia Night. It will now be held on Saturday 23 October 2021.
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Upcoming College Reunions
- 10 Year Reunion on Friday 3 September
- 50+ College Reunion on Friday 10 September
Book your tickets for your Class Reunions — a great chance to catch up with mates and reconnect with other Old Colls!
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Important Events - the next fortnight
Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the College events listed below may be subject to change. Please refer to the Daily Notices in OLLIE for updates.
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6 August: |
House Lunchtime Activities - Table Tennis (Year 7 & 8) - Tiverton PAC |
9 August: |
ACC Concert Band Workshop - St Bede's College |
9 August: |
High Performance Soccer - Strength and Conditioning Session - Tiverton Weights Room |
9 August: |
High Performance Football (First Session) - Waverley Oval |
10 August: |
META Highschool eSport Tournament 2021 – Semi Finals, Season, Division 2 - Online |
10 August: |
Alliance Francaise Poetry Competition - VCE - St Kilda |
10 August: |
Y9 Futures: Character Strengths - Holy Eucharist Campus |
11 & 18 August: |
High Performance Soccer - St Kevin's Sports Fields |
11 August: |
Blokes and Books Breakfast - Tiverton Library (POSTPONED) |
12 August: |
DAV Debating - Mount Pleasant Road Primary School |
12 August: |
Y11 Choices Assembly - During GROW Classes |
12 August: |
GAT - College Gym |
12 August: |
Y12 VTAC Account and Follow Up - During GROW Classes |
12 - 14 August: |
High School Musical - OLSH College (POSTPONED) |
13 August: |
House Lunchtime Activities - Longest Kick (Kinnoull Students) - Kinnoull Oval |
16 - 20 August: |
Book Week - Tiverton Library |
16 August: |
Year 12 Seminar Day #7 - SMT and K211 - K226 |
17 August: |
Primary Wellbeing Parent Evening - Online |
18 August: |
ACC Swimmer's Dinner - College Gymnasium |
19 August: |
Y10 Choices Exploration Part 2 - During GROW Classes |
19 August: |
Y11 Choices Exploration - During GROW Classes |
19 August: |
ACC Open Chess - Simond's (St.Brigid's Campus) |
19 August: |
Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews - Online |
20 August: |
Staff Formation Day - NO CLASSES |
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Did you know
The College Uniform Shop is no longer open. The Uniform Swapshop is the best place to buy and sell pre-loved school uniforms, textbooks, instruments, sports equipment etc. Parents are encouraged to use this resource.
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