LaSalle Star 7.06.2019 · 6/7/2019 · The aim of the task is to further student understanding into the workings of the human body, the interconnec ons of the various organ systems,

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Issue # 8 7 JUNE 2019

2019

DATES TO REMEMBER

TERM 2 JUNE

7 Year 12 Modern & Ancient

History Exc.

10 Queen’s Birthday ‐ no school

14 CCC Girls’ Cross Country

Deba ng vs Domremy

17 College Athle cs Carnival

21 Year 8:

‐ Group 1 Reflec on Day

‐ Group 2 PDHPE

24 SCC Dance Compe on

Year 8:

‐ Group 2 Reflec on Day

‐ Group 1 PDHPE

26 Year 10 Vaccina ons

Year 11 Biology Excursion

28 Year 12 Careers Day

JULY 2019

2 Years 7‐11 Half Yearly Parent/

Teacher/Student Interviews

3.30pm to 7.30pm

3 Years 7‐11 Half Yearly Parent/

Teacher/Student Interviews

9.30am to 7.30pm

5 LAST DAY TERM 2

St John Bap st de La Salle,

Pray for us

Live Jesus in our Hearts,

Forever

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LASALLE STAR

This weekend is Pentecost Sunday. A

very important day for the Church

Calendar. It is on this day that the

Chris an Church is officially recognised

as having begun. The story of the

tongues of fire that filled each of the

disciples with the courage and strength,

to proclaim the Good News to all,

without fear, is a touching account of

God’s love and protec on of his people.

LASALLE PARENT FORUM:

We would like to thank the parents that a ended our 1st Parent Forum for 2019.

Mr Cartledge, our Newman Coordinator presented a Powerpoint of the

Newman Selec ve Gi ed Program and explained to the parents what it means

to be a Newman School. This mee ng was well a ending considering the

coldness of the evening.

Mr Steve Vujevic, Parent Body President addressed the group a er the

presenta on, telling them how good our enrolments are for 2020, how we

need to have open communica on between parents and school and how he

a ended the Pre elec on Forum held at Southern Cross Burwood. Michael Egan

Principal

PENTECOST SUNDAY ‐ 9th June 2019

FROM OUR ACTING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: MS JIZELLA AKKARI

www.lasalle.nsw.edu.au

COMMITMENT · CONFIDENCE · SUCCESS

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FOUR WEEKS LEFT OF TERM 2:

With only 4 weeks le of Term 2 students have completed most of their assessments for this semester. Year 12 have received their

trial exam metable and should be gearing up to use this me and the holidays to prepare themselves for this last block of

assessments next term.

HALF YEARLY REPORTS:

A reminder that half Yearly reports will be distributed in the second last week of this term and Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

will also be held this term.

DEBATING:

We are eagerly awai ng the last rounds of the deba ng compe on with all four teams in with a chance of making the finals.

Congratula ons to all those students.

MCC COMPETITION:

The MCC season is also nearing the end and we hope to see some teams in the semi‐finals. Congratula ons to the teams and their

coaches for their fine efforts.

LASALLE SPORTS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL:

Just a reminder that a endance is required at all school events. The Sports Athle cs Carnival is a compulsory school day. This will be

held on Monday 17th June. All students are expected to be at the school to travel on the buses to the venue by 8.25am. It is

expected that students will return to the College approximately 2.55pm and be dismissed from the College.

YEAR 10 FOOD TECHNOLOGY EXCURSION:

Year 10 Food Tech students enjoyed a day out learning how to preserve liquids and other foods. The students were very much

excited during the day and learnt much on this technique.

YEAR 8 MEDIEVAL DAY:

We also had Year 8 partake in a Medieval Day as part of their curriculum in ACV. This was a very enjoyable day.

COLLEGE LEADERS @ LUNCHEON WITH ARCHBISHOP FISHER:

Our College Captain, Anthony Jaajaa and College Vice Captain, Carl Wehbe, represented the College at a special luncheon with the

Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher. The luncheon includes representa ve from all Catholic schools, where me with His

Eminence during lunch is given to students to discuss their ideas for young people as well as their concerns for young people today.

We were well represented by our College leaders.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY ‐ MONDAY, 10TH JUNE ‐ NO SCHOOL:

Remember also that Monday is the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and school resumes on Tuesday 11th

June at 8.25am.

Wishing you all a lovely extra‐long weekend. God bless,

Jizella Akkari

Ac ng Assistant

Principal



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FROM OUR LASALLIAN YOUTH MINISTER: MS STEFANIE BREDA

On Saturday 13th & Tuesday 16th April, nine students represented LaSalle Bankstown at the Lasallian Youth Gathering in Melbourne.

This event recognised the district of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan and recently Samoa. The gathering consisted

of 250 individuals, workshops, group ac vi es and many opportuni es to sing and share talent.

The event overall was a success that allowed the students to encounter a wider branch of the Lasallian Family.

I would like to thank Mr Strudwick and Ms Breda in accompanying Jeremiah, Heinz, Nirajan, James, Lazareth, Jacob, Hieu, Harriet and

Julie‐Anne at the event.

NEWS FROM OUR HEAD OF SAINT YON TRADE TRAINING CENTRE: MRS MARGARET PHILLIPS

WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAM ‐ BLOCK 1 2019: The last three weeks have been witness to Saint Yon Trade

Training Centre VET students comple ng their mandatory work placements.

Ini al apprehension was overcome by student prepara on and communica on, then

finally, quiet confidence, as the school uniforms were replaced by the worker’s uniform of

hi‐viz tops and steel capped boots.

Work placement roles varied from Real Estate marke ng to simulated driverless trains,

from drone surveying to wrestling massive diesel assemblies.

Over 80 students were involved in a large slice of industry located in suburbs right across

Sydney and beyond. Loca ons included Artarmon, Blue Mountains, Blacktown, Vaucluse,

Wollongong, Bowral, Casula, Ingleburn, Condell Park, Lidcombe, Richmond, Bringelly and

Green Hills.

Ge ng to some of the sites by 7.00am each morning was an adventure in itself. The

industry exposure for the students will in me, prove invaluable. For so many of our

students the sights, sounds and smells of a worksite are a completely new experience.

With Block 1 completed, all eyes will be focused on Block 2 with great determina on and

op mism. Mr Keith Porter



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YEAR 8 SCIENCE CONFERENCE

Last Wednesday, 29th June 2019, the LaSalle Science team and Year 8 students held their annual Science Conference as part of their

assessment task 1.

The aim of the task is to further student understanding into the workings of the

human body, the interconnec ons of the various organ systems, diseases which can

affect systems and the biotechnology that we use to fix/manage these illnesses.

The models on display were of the upmost brilliance and showed the enthusiasm and

passion the students have for science. The amount of effort that went into all models

is something Year 8 and their parents/guardians should be proud of.

On behalf of the science team, I would like to congratulate all students on a job well

done, and to all the parents/guardians who showed up, voted on the models and

made the conference all the more interes ng, I thank you. To the teachers who came

along to observe the brilliant work of the students, a big thank you and most of all,

thank you to my science team who ran the event perfectly, guided the students

during the assessment and helped make the decisions on which student group would

win the Coordinators prize and culminate the results of parental vo ng.

Congratula ons Year 8!!

Ac ng Science Coordinator, Gavin Broady



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YEAR 8 MEDIEVAL INCURSION

On Tuesday, 28th May Year 8, had a Medieval Incursion to complement their studies history this term.

The Medieval incursion was a fun learning experience for kids to enjoy and get

involved with the equipment, weapons and armor to feel what knights,

peasants, nobles and others had to go through during their everyday life. ‐

Jacob C

The presenters explained the different armor throughout the Medieval ages

(1000’s to 1700’s). He even let the whole class try on the knight’s helmets,

which was ranging from the Viking period to the Renaissance periods. ‐ Tyrese

There were different types of chain mail sizes. The smaller ones were more

expensive and were safer. It was harder to penetrate it with a sword, while the

bigger rings were easy to penetrate with a sword. ‐ Amy

The Mace was one of the tools that nobody used, because it simply didn’t

work. If you were to swing the mace, the mace would kill you, then the person

next to you and the horse behind you. ‐ Toshe

We had an opportunity to try on and hold everything that they had for the

show. We could fit the helmets, hold the weapons and put on the armour. It

was really fun to see and hold these items and the helmets and swords were

authen c enough, even though they were blunt or for show only. ‐ Emmanuel

We were able to hear all these stories, have a good laugh, learn informa on

and best of all we got to

use the equipment and

have a good me. ‐

Joseph C



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Youth Fundraiser BBQ

The youth and young adults will be holding a fundraising breakfast BBQ after the 8.00am and 10.00am Masses next Sunday.

Wednesday 12th June

7.30pm Bible study followed by Adoration at 8.30pm

Wednesday 19th June

7.30pm Catechesis Night

Wednesday 26th June

7.30pm bible Study followed by Adoration at 8.30pm

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