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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 47
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The Principal's Report
As we eagerly anticipate and embrace the conclusion of yet another highly active term, I would like to highlight a number of reflections and acknowledgments.
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Identity and Mission
On 15 August the Catholic Church celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this Feast, Catholics traditionally celebrate Mary going to heaven.
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Rana Brogan
Assistant Principal — Identity and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
My temporary return to Kinnoull-ian shores was met with some surprise, some indifference and very little student fanfare.
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David Alexander
Assistant Principal — Students
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Learning and Teaching
Spring serves as a powerful metaphor for personal growth and development, making it an ideal season to explore and nurture the potential for student growth.
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Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
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Tiverton Campus
Years 5 to 8
Students from Years 5 to 8 have had Semester 2 assemblies over the last week that have focused on basic expectations that the teaching staff have of the students at all times at the Tiverton campus.
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Director of Students - Tiverton Campus
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
The buzz around learning at the Holy Eucharist campus continued with the boys experiencing learning outside of the classroom once again through the annual Ingenuity and Conversation days.
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Tom Murphy
Year 9 Head of Campus - Holy Eucharist
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Kinnoull Campus
Years 10 - 12
The Year 11 Social was recently held at Merrimu Receptions with over 200 students in attendance.
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Director of Students - Senior Years
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Sport Report
Term 3 Sport has concluded, and we thank our Year 12 students for not only this term or this year’s efforts, but for all their participation over the many years spent at the College.
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Languages
Our annual Conversation Day was held at Holy Eucharist on Friday 11 August. The Year 9’s had an enriching and educational experience during the day, immersing themselves in the vibrant cultures of Italy and France.
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Learning Area Team Leader - Languages
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Help Build a Happier, Healthier Stonnington
Help us build a happier, healthier Stonnington by completing our Social and Community Health survey.
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Active Stonnington Program Lead -
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Reunions
On 17 August at Merrimu Receptions, Murrumbeena, many of our longest standing Old Collegians gathered to celebrate 50 Plus Years and counting since graduating.
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Education Support
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACs) have introduced a new policy relating to students who have a diagnosed health care need, complex care need or medical condition.
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Education Support Coordinator
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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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* Please Note: Times and dates may change so always refer to the Ollie Calendar for current information.
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Parent Network News
The much loved Father’s Day Breakfast was held in the Tiverton Gymnasium on Thursday 24 August and it was fantastic to see 500 fathers/carers and sons there to celebrate this special day.
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Science Week
Another year, another brilliant Science Week at De La Salle College. Students across Tiverton, Holy Eucharist and Kinnoull were treated to a range of engaging Science activities, all designed to get them excited and engaged with Science.
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Learning Area Team Leader - Science
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From the Archives
In an article earlier this year, I mentioned a Cricket match ball trophy donated by Old Collegian Peter Heaney (1960) which showed his amazing bowling score of 8 for 9.
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