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Important Dates:
Thursday 7th July
Last day of Term 2
Friday 8th July
Teachers Only Day
School Closed
Saturday 23rd July
School Ball
Monday 25th July
Term 3 Begins
Inside this issue:
Deputy Principal 2
ICT - Computers in Homes 2
Curriculum 3
AP Pastoral 4
Special Character 4
Year 7-8 Department 5-6
Jesus Christ Superstar 7
Inspire Leadership Day 8
Culinary Fare 8
Samoan Speech Comp 9
Service Hours 9
Year 12 Ropes Course 10-11
Uniform Shop 10
Academic Portfolio 11
Chess Club 12
Karate - Ross Laufoli 12
Enrolments 2017 12
De La Salle College Newsletter
Tena Koutou Katoa, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Ni Sa Bula, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Malo e Lelei, Greetings.
Tena Kotou,
The end of a Term is often hectic, staff and students as well as their families are looking forward to a break from the regular routines of
the school day.
The end of Term is a good time to reflect on our work and overall performance over the last 10
weeks.
Self review is clearly embedded in our school and we also welcome the students’ and their parents “voice” on the events and activities of
Term 2.
I reflect on the last term and highlight some of
our outstanding events and achievements.
Settled, learning focused classrooms where the interactions between staff and students are both positive and
respectful.
Outstanding celebration of our Catholic and Lasallian charism on De La Salle
Founders Day and College Liturgies.
Well attended Parent Partnership meetings to reinforce the links between
home and school learning.
High number of Winter Sports teams who are competing in Auckland competitions in a growing number of
sports.
Establishment of a College Musical production “Jesus Christ Superstar”, to enhance the opportunities for musical
and theatrical performance.
From the Principal - Myles Hogarty
Positive feedback and congratulations from
organisations, thankful for the Service that
our students have performed for them.
Preparation and commitment of our students
towards whole school Exam Week.
Contribution from our senior student leaders
in mentoring and academic tutoring of our
younger boys.
Commitment and care from College staff
to be involved in coaching teams, running
tutorials and workshops outside school time,
assisting in the musical and service
programmes.
Celebration of Cultural Language weeks and
highlighting these to the College with a real
sense of pride and ownership.
Opportunities to represent the College with
pride yet humility at Leadership events in
and around Auckland.
The above are some of the many ways that we
have met the goals that we have set as a College.
They are not complete by any means and are
constantly in our planning and implementation as
we seek to achieve our Vision of “Creating Great
Men of Learning, Community and Character”.
I wish all of our gentlemen and their families a safe
and restful holiday. We look forward to further
success and higher achievement in Term 3.
Ki te manaaki o Atua
7th July 2016 Week 10 Term 2
REFLECTIONS OF OUR TERM
Catholic School for Boys in the Lasallian Tradition. “De La Salle Creates Great Men of Learning, Community and Character.”
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Congratulations to the 30 families (26 families from De La Salle and 4 families from St Johns the Evangelist) who graduated yesterday from the Computers in Homes Programme. A wonderful celebration held yesterday with special guest speakers Ross Robertson and Efeso Collins from the Otara / Papatoetoe Local Board. Thank you to Computers in Homes for this wonderful opportunity. At graduation yesterday parents were able to take home either a computer or laptop. Also big thank you to the wonderful Tutors Julie Sale and Serah LeeHang.
THE CREATOR’S RISK
Our view of human nature affects the way that we teach and the way that we bring up our children. The Catholic concept of original sin can be interpreted very negatively, that is it can make us think that we are basically bad, and only the death and resurrection of Christ makes us better. In fact all it really does is point out the problem of people, including boys, having free will. If someone has free will they might do something good, or of course they might do something bad. One option is to make sure boys have no freedom at all-then we can be sure that they won’t do anything bad. The problem is that they then never learn, through trial and error, how to make their own decisions, and in fact they don’t really become fully human.
Without free will there is no choice, without choice there is no such thing as real love, only compliance. And of course, God is Love. Allowing boys free will is a risk, but it is necessary for them to become self-managing learners, good husbands who can provide for their families and make the right decisions in relationships. We need to provide them support and guidance and allow it at the right age and time, but allowing free will is a risk which the Creator was willing to take, so perhaps we should take it as well. Original Sin is really just the original blessing of us having the free will to love God and our neighbour. Enjoy the well-earned break.
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Reports Look out for your son’s Mid- Year Reports in the post in the next couple of days. The reports are
also available online through the KAMAR Parent Portal http://parent.delasalle.school.nz/
KAMAR Parent Portal Contact your son’s Homeroom Teacher if you would like access to the KAMAR Parent Portal.
NCEA Credit update
Term 3 will see the last of the internal assessments and a greater focus on NCEA External Assessment and ex-
ams. Check the number of credits your son has in his school report.
Year 11 NCEA Level 1 As of 8 July, the average number of credits per student is only 26 towards the target of 80 credits. Students should aim to have 40 credits by this stage of the year. There is obviously some work to do Year 11!
Year 12 NCEA Level 2 As, of 8 July, the average number of credits per student is 48 towards the target of 80 credits for NCEA Level 2. Students should aim to have 40 credits by this stage of the year. Well done Year 12 – you are right on target. Five students have already achieved NCEA Level 2.
Year 13 NCEA Level 3 As of 8 July, the average number of credits per student is 38 towards the target of 80 credits for NCEA Level 3. Again, students should aim to have 40 credits by this stage of the year. One student has already achieved NCEA Level 3.
NCEA Campus Holiday Study Programme 1 and 2 day study workshops are being held in the holidays at Edgewater College and Auckland Girls’ Grammar School for students preparing for external exams in November. Classes are small with about 5 students to a tutor. Your son must register online at https://campuslink.arlo.co/course-catalogue/114-ncea-campus to attend. Each day costs $50.
For more information go to http://www.nceacampus.org/
The “2/3’s 1/3” Rule for NCEA
When you looking at your son’s report or results online you will often see a graph of what has and has not been achieved. In our Year 11 – 13 reports you will see a pie graph like this;
If the area for Achieved, Merit and Excellence is two thirds or more, then your son will be on track to achieve NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3.
If the Not Achieved sector is more than one third, then your son is at real risk of not achieving. Something different will need to be done to achieve - Extra tuition or extra study will be needed.
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Dear Parents
Academic Counselling Conferences (Parent/Teacher/Student) are on Wednesday 27th July between 9:00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Your son's Homeroom teacher will meet with you for
20 minutes to discuss your son’s academic and learning goals for Term 3 and 4.
Every boy is expected to attend in full College winter uniform and be well groomed. There are no scheduled classes on this day. Students need only attend school during the time of the interview.
The interviews will take place in your son's Homeroom class. If you have not yet booked a time please go onto the website below to book a time.
In order to reserve an interview time please log on to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz.
Once you have entered the School Interviews website, enter the event code wrh6r in the space provided for
parents and press the GO button. Please follow all other instructions that are provided on The Website to book a time for your family's meeting.
If you do not have internet access please call the College Office (2764319) for assistance to request a time slot to be booked for you.
The College staff expect that every parent will attend the Academic Conference as part of our philosophy at De La Salle is that "We enrol the family"
YOUNG BROTHERS
The YOUNG BROTHERS meet every Wednesday lunch time for
prayer, fellowship and Thursday Mass preparation. Members are
only restricted to those from Years 7-9. The group undergo training
in their various fields. Their main responsibility is the care of our
college chapel with special emphasis on chapel duties, meeting
attendance and behaving well in the school community. They are
trained in setting up, packing up and serving for Mass here at the
college. On a monthly basis, members recite a pledge to their duties
and responsibilities as a Young Brother to remind them of the
importance of commitment to duties. As the group has a significant
number of Year 9 students this year, next year these Year 9 students
will move out of the group into joining Young Vinnies and other
Special Character groups. This would mean that next
year, Young Brothers may lose the numbers they have
this year. It is therefore encouraged that parents tell
their Year 7 or Year 8 child to join the group this year by
approaching the Campus Minister, Mr Denis Tutaka or
the DRS Ms Rosanna Fouhy at any time or to attend any
meeting that takes place every Wednesday lunch time at
the chapel. Wishing everyone a lovely break and return
next term revitalised.
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Lasallian Spirit Men of Courage
Lasallian Spirit: Asalemo Ioane, Taione Sionetama, Rhyden Lesa-Luamanu, Aidan Amoa, Anthony Ulugia, Gerrie Sumale, Naylin Siaki and Carlos Fiame.
Men of Courage: Charm Tuala, Mykah Lesa-Luamanu, Albert Wendt, Eddie Ieremia, Ravi Dice Taupau, Raymond Tongotea, Niko Lomano and Justin Sharma.
Our student who has won the Sir Peter Blake Young Leader Award is: Niko Lomano
Niko Lomano is a student who displays true leadership skills and is a highly valued member of our school. His outstanding achievements include:
Academic Achievements: Year 7 Dux, 2015, Top Lexile Reading Score for Year 7’s 2015, First in class – Food Tech, Science, Social Studies, Maths, English (Reading), English (Writing), and Religious Education 2015
Sporting Achievements: Open Weight Rugby Team, 2015 and 2016
Other Achievements / Responsibilities: Student Council 2015 and 2016, Class Captain 2015 and 2016, 100% attendance – four term
Service: Raising money for the Fred Hollows Foundation, Member of the Enviro Council, Creek Restoration, Leads School assemblies and prayers
Niko is an exceptional young man and is a role model to the school community.
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Year 7 and 8 Publishing Party: Week 10, Term 4 This week we have been celebrating student writing in the Intermediate Department. Classes have been visiting each other and sharing their writing. Every student has been involved and they are proud of their achievements. Well done, teachers and students. Below is an example of student writing:
Ten Things You Should Know About My Nana 1) She was lovely. 2) She made nice coco rice 3) She was supported by her family. 4) She didn’t like the house messy. 5) She went to church every Sunday. 6) She took us everywhere. 7) She liked watching rugby and netball. 8) She liked watching T.V. 9) She always took me to kindergarten when I was small. 10) She always went to Housie.
This Story is About My Nana My nana was a beautiful and pretty lady. She was 79 years old and she always went to church every Sunday and then went home and made lunch for us. She always supported my little cousin at his game. In the mornings she would make nice coco rice. Sometimes she came over to my house. When we heard the news about my nana, that she had cancer, we all cried. The doctors said that she only had days or weeks. She was inside the house sleeping and then she went to the hospital and doctors checked her and she went back to sleep. The 25th December was her last Christmas Day with us. When she took her last breath she passed away on the 30th December at 1.45am. My family were all crying that she had passed away. It wasn’t New Year’s Eve yet and me and my cousin were talking about our nana when she was a beautiful lady and queen of the house. R.I.P. Nana
By Bryson-Lee Papalii Written in the Literacy Centre
Chocolate Wrapper Competition
Winnner:
Mykah Lesa-Luamanu
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On the 5th July myself and nine other year 12 students attended the Fuji Xerox AUT Inspire Leadership Day 2016.
De La Salle was among many other schools that attended. The programme gave us insight into the mindset of
what it means to be a great leader through inspiring speakers such as Kevin Mealamu who talked about how he
overcame challenges throughout his rugby career. I highly recommend this programme for my young brothers to
attend if they get the chance next year to inspire them to make a change for a better future .
Joseph Nansen, Year 12
Two of our culinary geniuses represented DLS at the regional stage of the Culinary Fare this year at MIT. They entered the category “Innovative Burger”. They have been working hard putting in a lot of hours with 2 Chefs that I trained a few years back. The dish is an Asian style beef burger on steamed bread, with a zesty Asian slaw, rolled omelette and smoked prawn chips.
Congratulations to Joseph and Jeremiah for winning the gold at the Auckland Regionals! 2nd overall in Auckland and DLS’s first taste (no pun intended) of culinary gold! They have now qualified to compete at
the nationals at the start of Term 3. Well done to the team, Joseph, Jeremiah, Touvai, Alan and Josie! The 2 students who competed are pictured below Joseph Togafau (Y13, L3 Hospitality) and Jeramiah Anderson (Year 12, L2 Hospitality).
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Last Friday myself and Mrs Salanoa took 6 of our young men to compete in the Auckland regionals Samoan speech competition. This speech competition is run every year and is organised and held by the primary and intermediate Samoan teachers organisation called FAGASA.
This years topic was ‘E felelei manu ae ma’au i o latou ofaga – Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive’. Our young men spoke with a lot of pride and heart and delivered with great confidence. They will continue preparing for the NZ nationals Samoan Speech Competition on Friday 5th August. These are their placings:
First in year 9 - Jordan Meafou
First in year 10 - Mercy Nikolao
Second in year 11 - Sanele Tialavea
First in year 12 - Atia’e Eteuati
First in year 13 - Opapo Tiava’asue
These boys are in the service programme helping out at the PACT (Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust) every Wednesday from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm.
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Year 12 Ropes Course - photos from the ropes course and also a remembrance for ex De La Salle student Peter Iakopo who passed away last year.
UNIFORM SHOP WILL OPEN ONE DAY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Thursday 21st July : 8am to 3pm
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Every Thursday in E block: 3.30pm - 4.30pm in Rooms E3 and E4
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De La Salle College A Catholic School for boys In the Lasallian Tradition
“De La Salle creates Great Men of Learning, Community and Character.”
ENROL NOW FOR 2017
Enrolling now for Year 7, limited numbers available in Year 9
Strong Academic Achievements
Strong Catholic Character and Lasallian Traditions
High Expectations of Every Student
Dynamic Teaching Staff
Caring and Supportive Pastoral Care Team
Extensive Co-curricular Activities
Strong Sporting Achievements
Phone Julie (09) 2764319 ext. 816 for more information
Chess The Chess club has been busy over the last
few weeks with a lunchtime challenge against
the staff that ended in a three all draw and a
friendly match against Otahuhu where the
majority of our students excelled.
On the 19th June 2016, the Auckland Championship for Karate had been held at AMI Netball Stadium involving student of our own, Ross Laufoli. Ross Laufoli had per formed in two events at the tournament, KATA and KUMITE. KATA refers to the performance part of karate where the contender portrays a set of moves. KUMITE refers to the fighting part of karate. The trainings throughout the year had resulted in Ross earning Bronze for both KATA and KUMITE, representing his school. Ross Laufoli represented the school well, and in future, will also do so at the nationals in Wellington. All the best for future tournaments. Special thanks to Bruce Laufoli as assistant coach and David Hansen as ambassador for supporting during this fortunate event. Pictured on the right: Ross Laufoli
