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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11

5 AUGUST 2021

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.

Peter Houlihan
Principal

Faith and Mission

Recently, all families received a communication home outlining the details of our Term 3 Charitable Donations Drive.

Rana Brogan
Deputy Principal — Faith and Mission

Student Wellbeing

It is exciting to announce that we have commenced the selection process for choosing the 2022 College Captain and Vice Captains.

Jessica Alger
Deputy Principal — Stude
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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.

Mark Gustincic
Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching

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.

Shane Mackintosh
Director of Students (Senior School)

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.

David Alexander
Year 9 Head of Campus

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.

Martin Gibbs
Director of Students (Middle Years)

ACC Sport

This week we are back into the ACC Season after another short hiatus due to lockdown.
Good luck to all players this week. Let’s hope we can get through the rest of the season without further interruptions.

Joel Lagastes
Sports Assistant

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

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.

Thomas Le
Learning Area Team Leader - Mathematics

Be Your Best!

The latest De La Salle marketing campaign is starting to unfurl across our campus and local highways and byways!

Dee Houlihan
Marketing Manager

Important Health Centre Information

Contact the Health Centre immediately if your son develops chicken pox, shingles or measles.

Kylie Upton
Health Centre

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.

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.

Mrs Meagan Selkirk
President
College Parent Network

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.

Date Event
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



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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