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PRIMARY DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 8
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Primary Student Leadership Team
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After a series of amazing speeches from our Year 5 and 6 students, it is with much excitement that we can announce our Primary Student Leadership Team for 2023:
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Primary Captain: Cooper Minter (pictured)
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Primary Vice Captains: Xavier Zagari and Cooper Joy
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St Austin’s House Captains: Riley Krom and Jack Booth
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St Edwin’s House Captains: Bryan Noman and Harrison Squire
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St Leo’s House Captains: Jake Dickson and Anders Faller
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St Mark’s House Captains: Luis Kartel and Leo Jakicic
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Year 5 Benilde Class Captain: Heath Menelaws
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Year 6 Benilde Class Captain: Kit Saville
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Year 6 Hegarty Class Captain: Harry Allen
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Year 6 Jerome Class Captain: Thomas Dubos
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House Athletics and Swimming Carnival
The Year 5 and 6 students were truly outstanding at the House Athletics Carnival at Lakeside Albert Park. We had record participation levels by our Primary students and enthusiasm and passion for their Houses was through the roof!
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The House Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 17 March at Oakleigh Recreation Centre. Primary students will be transported by bus to and from the venue. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch, drink bottle, hat and sunscreen. We are looking forward to more of that passion and enthusiasm!
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High Performance Sports
The De La Salle High Performance Sports Program is now taking applications. Students have the option of nominating a sport where they can learn more about what high performance looks and feels like in that area and be pushed out of their comfort zone to be the best that they can be. Sports on offer are: AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Athletics.
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Harold Holt Swimming Lessons
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As part of our Sport and Physical Education offerings in Term 1 all Year 5 and 6 students have been undertaking a five-week swim program at Harold Holt Swim Centre. Students are required to bring a towel, goggles, appropriate bathers and sports uniform for the 5-week swimming program. Students will walk from school at 1.30pm to Harold Holt during Term 1 on Fridays and will be dismissed from the venue at 3:05pm once the lessons have concluded. We believe healthy, regular exercise for our students contributes to happier students and improved performance at school.
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Lunchtime Activities
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All Year 5 and 6 students are encouraged to participate in lunchtime activities that take place at the Tiverton campus. Activities include:
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Monday
Malvern Oval –students can kick the footy or soccer ball, and Junior String Club in T333.
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Tuesday
Book and Writer’s Club in the Tiverton Library.
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Wednesday
Malvern Oval – where students can kick the footy or soccer ball, and Lego Club outside the Tiverton Library.
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Thursday
Strum Club in T722 where students can play guitar and Vocal Ensemble in the PAC. No experience necessary for either activities.
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Friday
Drama Club in T111.
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Students have been reminded that basketball, downball and cricket are only allowed to be played in the De La Dome Monday to Friday. Soccer and AFL can be played on Malvern Oval on Mondays and Wednesdays and during sport trials. There will also be extended time in Term 2 and 3 to play more soccer and AFL in PE and Sports classes.
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De La Salle College are members of the Dendy Sports Competition. The first competition began with District Swimming on Monday 20 February. Many thanks to Robin Lennon and Andrew Kearns for organising.
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Term 2 students will undertake the Lightening Premierships against other local Catholic Primary Schools such as St Finbar’s Primary School and St Joan of Arc School. We will be fielding teams in AFL football, netball and soccer.
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In Term 3 the students will participate in basketball and in Term 4 students will play cricket. They will also participate in the district cross country championship in May and athletics in August. Try outs and training for all these sports will begin in late Term 1.
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The teaching and learning Primary staff have organised three incursions and excursions. The students will undertake a Wellbeing Day on Friday 31 March as part of their Inquiry, PE and GROW programs at the College. On Tuesday 18 July all Year 5 and 6 students will undertake a science and tech excursion to Mad About Science. On Thursday 18 May, students will participate in the Melbourne Explorer Walk in the city to consolidate their learnings in Inquiry. More details to come via Consent 2 Go in coming months
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Important Events
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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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Child Safety
Just a reminder to all parents that, in line with our Child Safety policy and our safeguarding standards, all visitors to the College must report to Tiverton Reception before making your way around the Tiverton campus.
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To request a meeting with a classroom teacher or the Director of Students (Middle Years), please send an email and a convenient time for all stakeholders will be scheduled.
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If students have any flu like symptoms, please report this to your son’s mentor teacher immediately, and please test and rest at home. This will help keep all students safe during this time.
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Lastly, students are encouraged to keep their mobile phones and i-watches in their lockers at all times throughout the day. If you need to make contact with your son or a teacher throughout the day, please call the Tiverton Reception on 9508 2100.
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Communication Channels
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Parents are reminded that there are a variety of avenues to communicate with the college regarding your son’s progress throughout Year 5 and 6. Your first point of call is your son’s class mentor;
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Jane Michael (Year 5), or Rebecca Cowan, Robin Lennon, or Laura McKendrick (Year 6).
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Specialist services, such as Educational Support or College Psychologist, can be arranged by contacting, Education Support Coordinator, Georgie Skinner or Tiverton School Psychologist, Frances Kospetas.
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Previous Duce Editions
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Have you missed a previous edition of the Primary Duce or the College Duce? Parents can access all copies of the Primary Duce here and College Duce here.
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For primary school news, please contact:
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