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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 43
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The Principal's Report
From a learning perspective, the Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews of the past week provide genuine feedback on each student’s performance during Term 1.
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Identity and Mission
Holy Week commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his gift of the Eucharist; and his suffering, death, and Resurrection.
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Rana Brogan
Assistant Principal — Identity and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
Term 1 at De La Salle College has been vibrant, exciting and fast paced, with our students being involved in College wide activities such as the House Athletics and Swimming, Battle of the Bands and MAD Day.
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Jessica Alger
Assistant Principal — Students
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Learning and Teaching
Students’ perception of their learning environment is an important determinant of successful learning processes.
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Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
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Tiverton Campus
Years 5 - 8
The Year 5 and 6 students have been learning about health and wellbeing in Inquiry this term.
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Director of Students Tiverton Campus
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
At Year 9, one of the more fulfilling projects set within Discovery (HPE) is the WISE Wellness task.
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David Alexander
Head of Campus
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Kinnoull Campus
Years 10 - 12
At a recent Year 11 GROW session the students were fortunate to hear from Shane Cumming, a proud Aboriginal from the Wardandi Noongar people of the South West region of Western Australia. 
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Shane Mackintosh
Director of Students (Senior Years)
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STEM Excursion to GP Formula 1
Students taking part in Year 10 and Year 11 STEM and Systems Engineering classes travelled to Albert Park for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix for a hands on experience.
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Library News
In Term 1, library staff run a competition to encourage students to finish a book. Starting books is easy. Finishing books sometimes takes commitment.
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Sport Report
As Term 1 concludes we reflect on what has been accomplished in a busy first term.
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School of Rock Musical
Tickets for this fun family musical are on sale tomorrow! 6 April 2023 at 9:30am.
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Music
The inaugural Battle of the Bands and De La La La Vocal Contest took place on Thursday 30 March in the PAC, in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd.
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Health Report
PRIME energy drink contains 200mg of caffeine per 355ml can – which is equivalent to 6 cans of Coke, 2.5 cans of Red Bull or three shots of coffee.
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Important Events
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Please note: 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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* The College calendar is often fluid, please be aware that some of these dates may change.
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Parent Network News
If you are interested in being involved in assisting with any of the upcoming events, please email your details to parentnetwork@delasalle.vic.edu.au. The Parent Network wishes all our De La Salle College community a restful and safe Easter and holiday break.
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