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PRIMARY DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 9
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The De La Salle High Performance Sports Program is now taking applications. Students have the option of nominating into 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. The sports on offer are as follows: AFL, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Athletics.
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Students are required to email our Head of Sport, Melo Conti to submit an application – mconti@delasalle.vic.edu.au. The first Primary High Performance Sport will be Basketball in Term 2 on Thursday afternoons and there will be more information on this at the beginning of Term 2.
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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 have been undertaking a five-week swim program at Harold Holt pool. Students are encouraged to bring a towel, goggles, appropriate bathers and sports uniform for the 5-week swimming program. Students will walk down to Harold Holt from school at 1.30pm during Term 1 on Friday’s and then dismissed from the venue at 3.05pm once the lessons have ended. We believe healthy, regular exercise for our students will make them happier and perform better at school.
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Dendy Sports Competition
De La Salle College are members of the Dendy Sports Competition. In Term 2 students will undertake Lightening Premierships against other local Catholic Primary Schools such as St Finbar’s and St Joan of Arc. We will be fielding teams in the sports of AFL Football, Netball and Soccer in Term 2, Basketball in Term 3 and Cricket in Term 4. We will also participate in the district Cross Country championship in May and Athletics in August.
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Try outs and training times for these different sports are listed below and all students trialing for these sports can wear sport uniform on these chosen days. Students are reminded that they must attend all trials if they want to be selected for the team. Students are to bring appropriate equipment, such as boots, mouthguards, etc for each trials and for students to be picked in a team students have had to complete all set home learning tasks and have behaviour in line with College standards. There will be more trials for Soccer, Basketball, Cricket and Rugby in Term 2.
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Melbourne Explorer Excursion
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As part of our Inquiry offerings at the College the students will undertake a Melbourne Explorer Walk on Thursday 18 May in Term 2 in the Melbourne CBD. Students will come to school as usual on the day and then travel into the city on public transport with all Primary School teaching staff to undertake this excursion. Students are encouraged to bring a working Myki card, hat, sunscreen, lunch and a water bottle with them on the day.
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MAD Day Fundraising
All Year 5 and 6 students are completing the Term with a 10km walk for our annual Mission Action Day. We have had one big fundraising effort at the school with our bake, lolly and chocolate stall and we are seeking all students to continue to reach out to family, friends and neighbors to raise more money before the end of Term 1. The funds we raise every year go to those less fortunate at Lasallian schools overseas and we are aiming, as a College to raise more than $100,000 this year.
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Many thanks to all parents who supported the stall last week – all the students and staff had a great time.
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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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Lunchtime Activities
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All Year 5 and 6 students are encouraged to undertake a range of lunchtime activities on the Tiverton campus. Some of these include:
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Monday
Malvern Oval access so the students can kick a 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 access so the students can kick a 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 or Vocal Ensemble in the PAC and no experience necessary for either experiences.
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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 Monday and Wednesday and when we have sport trials. There will also be an extended time in Term 2 and 3 to play more Soccer and AFL in PE and Sports classes.
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Dendy Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to our 15 strong competitors who competed in the Dendy Swimming Carnival on the 20th of February. Our team was small in comparison to other schools who had both boys and girls competing, however their results were impressive. At the district carnival held on March 10 Will Harmer (Year 5), Heath Menelaws (Year 5), Michael Tsaglos (Year 6, Harvey Waters (Year 6) and Bryan Noman (Year 6) represented the school well and finished a very honorable third in a relay.
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The overall Primary swim team included: Anders Faller, Harvey Waters, Thomas Hove, Bryan Noman, Josh Petridis, Michael Tsaglos, Cooper Minter, Tom Dubos, Hugo Hill, Will Harmer, Flynn Jennings, Joshua Newman, Ollie Weeks, James Buckmaster, Heath Menelaws,
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Primary Wellbeing Day: Be Your Own Hero
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On Friday 31 March, a Primary Wellbeing Day has been organized by the teaching and learning Primary staff at the College. This will form part of their Inquiry, PE and GROW programs at the College. Students are encouraged to dress up as a superhero on the day or someone they aspire to be. Please see the program outline below with students able to be picked up at Harold Holt pool by 3.05pm on the day.
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Homework Expectations & Corrections
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All Year 5 and 6 students were reminded at a recent assembly to continue to complete all set homework to finish the Term off well. There has been a clear focus on reading and spelling to improve the students’ literacy proficiency and number facts and fluency in numeracy. Literacy teachers will continue to correct all students’ work to provide regular feedback and this will continue throughout the year to assist all students and their progression in our Primary School. Those students who fail to complete homework will complete a make up study session on a Wednesday afternoon from 3.15- 4pm in line with Year 5-12 College expectations.
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Sacrament of First Communion
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It is of the understanding that the Archdiocese of Melbourne prefers candidates are prepared for their sacraments through their parish.
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De La Salle College has a direct association and long standing relationship with St Mary’s Parish Malvern East and St Joseph’s Parish Malvern.
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The Sacramental Program 2023 Information Packs for children/students who do not attend either of these parish schools wishing to prepare for the sacrament of First Holy Communion are now available directly from each parish office and on each webpage. Registrations close April 4th.
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Contact details are below:
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Child Safety
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Just a reminder to all parents that in line with our Child Safety policy and our safeguarding standards that all visitors to the College must report to the Tiverton student reception before entering the Tiverton campus. If you wish to request a meeting with a classroom teacher or Director of Students, please email and we can set that up at a convenient time for all stakeholders. Furthermore, if students currently have any flu like symptoms, please report this to your classroom mentor teacher immediately, and please test and rest at home so all our students stay 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 time throughout the day. If you need to make contact with your son or teacher throughout the day, please contact Tiverton Student 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 College Mentor and that will either be Ms Jane Michael in Year 5, or Ms Rebecca Cowan, Ms Robin Lennon, or Ms Laura McKendrick in Year 6. Any further matters can be directed to Martin Gibbs, Director of Students, on 9508-2100 or mgibbs@delasalle.vic.edu.au
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Specialist services, such as Educational Support or Psychologist, can be arranged upon request and Head of Educational Support Georgie Skinner and Tiverton Psychologist Frances Kospetas can contact you directly.
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For primary school news, please contact:
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