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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 17
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The Principal's Report
Recent media reports around boys’ schools and the culture therein have once again generated discussion and analysis here at Malvern.
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Identity and Mission
This week we remembered the lives of so many people that have been lost in war.
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We acknowledged the presence of God our Father, to whose great love we entrust their souls.
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Rana Brogan Deputy Principal — Identity and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
De La Salle currently holds Safeguarding Children accreditation with the Australian Childhood Foundation, one of only a handful of schools to do so.
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Jessica Alger Deputy Principal — Students
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Learning and Teaching
We begin the 2022 academic year for current Year 7 - 11 students from Monday 22 November. More detail about this program will be communicated with parents via email.
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Mark Gustincic Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching
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Tiverton Campus Year 5 - 8
This image will form the inspiration for our Year 5 - 8 students at the Tiverton Campus in our end of year assemblies and Headstart program. Start now to change the ending.
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Martin Gibbs Director of Students (Middle Years)
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Holy Eucharist Campus Year 9
Congratulations to this year's Higgins Medal recipient, James McLisky, who embraced the Holy Eucharist principles of engagement, identity and empowerment.
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Year 9 Learning and Teaching Leader
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Kinnoull Campus Year 10 - 12
With the Semester Two exams underway at Kinnoull, it’s important that students implement appropriate self-help wellbeing strategies that will enable each student to be at their best.
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Director of Students (Senior Years)
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Sports Report
On Monday 8 November, the Northern Golf Club hosted the 2021 ACC Junior Golf Tournament. We had a lovely sunny day, perfect for golf!
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Music Report
The Music department will present the 2021 Christmas Concert, in the Tiverton Campus PAC on 30 November. Book your tickets.
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Year 7 Scientists up to Fishy Business
Sometimes we take fish for granted when we go to the fish and chip shop. However, not these budding young zoologists!
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Book Week at Tiverton Library
Book Week is a time when we celebrate reading and the library. Our activities included VR Literary Tours, quizzes, staff verses students in Scrabble and a special guest visitor.
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From the Health Centre
Please advise me via email if your son or a family member is being tested for COVID-19 or diagnosed by a Doctor with an infectious illness.
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Kylie Upton Health Centre
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Parent Network
The Annual General Meeting of the Parent Network was held on Monday 8 November 2021. Click the 'Read More' button to see the Parent Network Executive Committee for 2022.
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Year 10 Dance Program 2022
Year 9 students have recently been invited to participate in the Year 10 Dance Program in 2022. Please return these forms to me to secure your place.
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Coordinator of the Year 10 Dance Program
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Important Events
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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11 - 18 November: |
Semester Two Examination Period for Year 10 and 11
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12 and 15 November: |
Holy Eucharist Structured Exam Study/Preparation - In Class
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16 - 18 November: |
Year 9 Exams - Tiverton and Kinnoull Campuses
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17 November: |
Year 5 & 7 Music Program Concert (Semester Two) - Performing Arts Centre
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18 November: |
Year 12 Celebration Day - Kinnoull Campus
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19 November: |
Staff Professional Practice Day - NO CLASSES
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22 November: |
Year 7 - 12 Transition Program
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Academic Headstart Program Year 7 - 11
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29 November: |
Year 8 AAS Testing - Holy Eucharist Campus
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30 November: |
Christmas Concert - Kinnoull Oval
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1 December: |
Year 5 and 6, 2022 Orientation Morning - Tiverton Campus
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1 December: |
Primary Graduation - Performing Arts Centre
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2 - 3 December: |
Year 12, 2022 Leaders' Retreat
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2 December: |
Year 5 - 11 Final Mass and Assembly - College Gymnasium
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2 December: |
End of Term 4, 2021 - Students dismissed at 1.15pm
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3 December: |
Year 7 2022, Orientation Day - Tiverton Campus
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From the Archives
Our Parent’s Associations have had different names, and different focuses, over the years. Along with fundraising, the main mission has been to create a welcoming social connection for families, staff and students.
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