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De La Salle College Newsletter “A Catholic School for Boys in the Lasallian Tradition”

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TERM 1 WEEK 9 - COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

College Principal - "Building Strong Foundations"

Associate Principal - "We Will Rise"

Special Character - Ministry & Mission

Deputy of Curriculum - NCEA Updates

Deputy of Pastoral - Winter Uniform

Literacy Centre

Intermediate News

Special Character Portfolio

Young Vinnies

RTLBs at De La Salle

Science - Moth Pod Updates

FOU Secondary Health Science Academy

TOLOA Scholarship Awards

PE Faculty

Gateway

Sport

Notices

Enrol Now

Contact Us

“Building strong Foundations”

Mr Myles Hogarty

Principal

Greetings to you all,

The Gospel reading from Matthew 7 is a great reminder to the staff and students, of our vision. “The wise man builds his house on Rock, to withstand the damaging forces it is subjected to”.

A metaphor that our community needs to have regular reflection on.

What is the “rock” that we need to build our young men’s education on?

What are the damaging forces that our young men are likely to be subjected to ?

At De La Salle these are our “rocks”, the solid foundations we see as crucial in the education of our young men.

  • Quality teaching and learning that challenges our students in the moment but is also aspirational in them seeking to pursue further Tertiary study or training as lifelong learners.
  • Deepening and strengthening of their faith and spirituality through regular prayer and personal reflection on their relationship with God.
  • Insistence that every young man completes his Service hours to his local community so that in losing himself in Service to others, he finds himself.
  • Desire to be “Excellent” in all aspects of his education, not excellence as a purely lofty ideal, but excellence as seen by a daily habit of doing things to the best of his ability.
  • Providing a range of Academic and Vocational pathways, a variety of Sports, Music and cultural opportunities so as to engage our young men in the “community” of the College and provide education of both the “head and the heart”.

Young men today are subjected to the demands of society and there is much pressure on them to seek shallow satisfaction through social media acceptance, the desire for material wealth and instant entitlement of their rights.

One of the goals that we have as a College is to teach our young men that with rights come responsibilities.

Young men at De La Salle are expected to be involved in a Sporting, Musical, Service or Special Character group, engage with staff and fellow students, part of their Responsibility “to” the College community.

They are expected to be “Responsible” for getting themselves to school every day, on time, correctly dressed and prepared for learning.

Thankfully here at De La Salle, our Catholic and Lasallian traditions, values and beliefs ensure that all of our endeavours have a foundation based on the sacredness and respect for the rights of all students, teachers and families.

Our young men are regularly reminded of the “Responsibilities” they have as students of the college, ones that are premised on our Christian beliefs so that the “rights” of the rest of the College are ensured also.

A Catholic, Lasallian education founded on looking outwards rather than inwards is what we believe is the antidote to a focus on “my rights.”

The beautiful Autumnal weather continues and is certainly welcomed by the Staff and students allowing us to be outdoors and re-starting some of the events that we were restricted from doing under the Covid guidelines.

While the Covid rates in Auckland are dropping, we must remain on guard and continue to follow the guidelines aimed at restricting the passing of the infection.

At De La Salle we will insist on:

  • Mask wearing at all times unless eating or playing sport
  • Social distancing
  • Gatherings taking place outdoors
  • Hand sanitising in all classes and bathrooms

It is very encouraging to see full classes again and the return of sports, Debating, Masses, Service activities and Year level Assemblies all pointing to a relatively close return to the old pre-Covid normal.

I thank the growing number of Parents and Old Boys who have offered to assist in the coaching and management of College sports teams. Your help is enormously valuable and much appreciated, emphasising our philosophy of “enrolling the family” at De La Salle.

Stay safe and well.

God bless

associate principal

Mr Dermot English

"We Will Rise"

The omicron wave has come and to a large degree is gone. Through a supreme effort from staff and boys and families we have survived and already are rising into a very productive part of the term.

Well done to those families that have had to manage the hardship of not being able to work while having covid or isolating. This has been a heavy burden for many, and sometimes boys have helped by working, while still trying to do their schoolwork.

A huge effort was made by the staff on site who had to teach the boys in front of them, try and provide a learning programme for those who weren’t able to be at school, and also cover for colleagues who couldn’t be here. This was a magnificent effort by the team to provide the best possible learning despite the difficult circumstances

Well done to the boys who kept coming to school, and those who made an effort to learn while at home. The boys coming back now are very motivated and have gained even more understanding of the privilege that it is to be at school.

We have risen from the wave and now the boys are getting on with their work and assessments, as well as taking part in House Competitions. Every lunchtime for the last two weeks senior House Leaders have been running touch competitions in Years 9, 10 and 11. This is a great example of student leadership for the benefit of their younger brothers.

Congratulations to everyone who helped us survive and rise from the wave

special character

Assistant Principal for Mission - Mr Kane Raukura

Dear Lasallians, families and friends of the College, today we reach the end of the fourth week of Lent. We continue to be blessed with seemingly endless good weather and warm days. Let’s keep giving thanks for this as April begins. Some exciting events have occurred recently that have really inspired me, the students and the staff.

Dove Release: De La Salle for Peace

On Friday 25th March, Father Martin worked with myself and Joseph Nansen, and arranged for the release of dove’s from outside the College Chapel by the Cross. The students assisted and were accompanied by Mr Hogarty and staff.

The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures. In ancient Greek mythology it was a symbol of love and the renewal of life and in ancient Japan a dove carrying a sword symbolised the end of war.

Early Christians portrayed baptism accompanied by a dove, often on their sepulchres and in the story of Noah in the Bible, when the flood waters receded, Noah sent out a dove which returned with an olive leaf, to show that the Biblical flood was over and that life had returned to Earth. Ever since, in the Christian faith, the dove has symbolised deliverance and God’s forgiveness. Pablo Picasso made the dove a modern symbol of peace when it was selected as the emblem for the World Peace Congress in 1949.

As the doves were released, our students held aloft olive branches.

This day, the Feast of the Annunciation, was of particular importance, as worldwide, the day was designated a consecrated day of peace for the Ukraine.

Our students said ten Hail Mary’s and an Our Father and prayed together for the violence to end. The doves represented those prayers and a cry for peace. We ask for the kind intercession of Mother Mary.

Slow motion release

2022 First Meeting of the Young Vinnies

The first meeting of the Young Vinnies and Mini Vinnies was held this week. There was absolutely amazing support by our young men and their wish to be involved helping in the community. Young Vinnies is the Youth Arm of Saint Vincent De Paul (https://www.svdp.org.nz/youth-branches/). A sincere thank you to Mr. Fuimaono Tuiasau for helping with the co-ordination and leading the boys. Also to Mrs. Janette Vercoe and Mr. Joseph Nansen for assisting and providing support,

Multiple years of representation of De La Salle College in Young Vinnies – from old boys to current.

What are the Stations of the Cross?

The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The 14 devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station. At each station, the individual recalls and meditates on a specific event from Christ's last day. Specific prayers are recited, then the individual moves to the next station until all 14 are complete. The Stations of the Cross are commonly found in churches as a series of 14 small icons or images. They can also appear in church yards arranged along paths. The stations are most commonly prayed during Lent on Wednesdays and Fridays, and especially on Good Friday, the day of the year upon which the events actually occurred. Want to know more? Click here: https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=12231

Would you like to follow through a beautiful ‘Stations of the Cross’? Here is an amazing rendition by St. Alphonsus Ligori:

Maybe you could make this a focus with your family this coming Holy Week? April 11th – 15th.

Looking ahead

  • Year 13 Prefects to attend Next Generation Talk in the City to hear Sr Jeanne Marie from Sisters for Life speak on Life and Love
  • Special Character Review in Easter Week by the CDA, Stations of the Cross Year 7 and 8
  • Holy Thursday Liturgy (current plan – outdoor service and feet washing ceremony)
  • Service Activities, regular Thursday Weekly Masses, Year 5/6 Feeder Schools Retreats Term Two.

Let Us Pray..

Loving Father,

thank You for the indwelling Holy Spirit and His ministry in the hearts of all those that are Your children.

Give me a teachable spirit I pray and guide me into all truth,

in Jesus name I pray..

Amen.

curriculum

Deputy Principal - Mr Phil Doyle

NCEA Update

NZQA Logins

We have shared Year 11 – 13 student courses and entries with NZQA so students will now be able to access their NZQA login. The Student Login enables students to check their entries and results held by NZQA. It also gives them access to a range of processes not available here at school, such as printing official copies of their Record of Achievement and ordering a copy of an NCEA Certificate.

To register, students need their NSN, date of birth, an email address and a 7-character password [using their school email and password makes it easy]. NZQA will supply us with a little card with the students NSNs later in the year. However, you can get your NSN from KAMAR or through KAMAR portal. Ask your Homeroom teacher if unsure

Students can register here https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/login/

Exam Timetable for 2022

The NZQA Exam timetable is already out for November 7- December 2. See attached

NCEA Digital Exams

We have over 60 students who complete digital exams in English, Samoan, History, Business Studies and Technology. If your son takes any of these subjects and has access to a reliable laptop then they should be talking to their teachers about whether the digital option would be good for them.

Scholars in the Spotlight

Congratulations to 7OLI for their great work with Mathletics at home and school. A special thanks to Mrs Olive for leading the roll out of Mathletics with the Year 7 and 8 team and getting students up and running. Outstanding to hear that we have 180 Bronze Certificates so far this term – 1000+ points in one week. We also have our top Year 7 and 8 students with Silver awards

Mathletics Silver Awards

Year 7

Shaye McEwan 7OLI
Patrick Unasa 7OLI
Christian Agafili 7OLI

Year 8

Kingston Fonua 8TLG
TL Iosua 8AND
Sam Lene 8AND
Noah Mati 8TLG
Zacharius Palelei 8TLG
Sheldon Puna-Samuel 8AND
Steve Roberts 8KUR
JJ Tai Su’a 8AND
Frankie Troung 8KUR

Year 7 & 8 Mathletics recipients for February and March

Moth plant eradication House and Homeroom Competition

One of Auckland’s most noxious weeds, the moth plant (Araujia hortorum) is a woody vine that can grow up to eight meters high, has sticky white sap, smothers native vegetation and produces large choko-like seed pods that dry and split, releasing 250-1000 parachute-like seeds per pod.

The wind spreads those seeds and so the invasion continues. Now is the time to collect the seed pods to stop the cycle. In the past few years though, Pest Free Auckland has been fighting back to eradicate the moth plant and we can help here at De La Salle College too.

What can you do?

  • Find the pods around our school, at home and in our community
  • Remove the pods only to prevent seeding. Careful - The sap is an irritant, so avoid skin contact.
  • Count up pods and put in a plastic bag – you can collect a bag from your Homeroom teacher or your class EnviroCouncil member.
  • Drop off pods at G8 – Mr Kumar’s room
  • Homeroom and House with biggest total wins. House points up for grabs.
  • There will be spot prizes for students who collect pods as well.

pastoral

Deputy Principal- Mr Elton Charles

Winter Uniform

At the start of term two, it is crucial that all students come back prepared with their winter uniform. The winter uniform will be worn throughout terms 2 and 3. For our winter uniform students are expected to wear:

New College Blazer and Sports uniform
  • Black trousers from the College Uniform Shop. ( No Jeans)
  • College Shirt
  • Black Lace Up shoes
  • College Tie – Compulsory
  • College Jersey and /or Jacket
  • New College Blazer
New College blazer as modeled by senior Prefect Taione 13WEN
Junior winter uniform modeled by Fou 9GAN

No other clothing item is permitted to be worn to school. Please ensure all Uniform items are named.

Your cooperation regarding our school uniform policy is appreciated.

Free Electronic Student ID

All students at our college now have access to a free student ID which reads directly from our schools Student Management System. Access your FREE digital school student iD via MyMahi- a student app available on the web or mobile.

Sign in with your school email and password at mymahi.com . Once signed in, click on your name to access your digital student iD.

You can also access your school timetable, NCEA credit summary, school notices, search for tertiary courses, jobs and create your CV if you’re a senior student.

literacy centre

intermediate news

Today, with the help of Lucia Lolohea (Maori Whanau leader) and Charm Tuala (Head boy) and a strong team of leaders, we learnt the words to our school haka. So blessed and honoured to be a part of this historical tradition that is - the De la Salle haka. I cannot wait for next Wednesday when we will be taught the actions. I am so proud to be Lasallian!

On Thursday 31 March, was a day of lasts for this term. We were the last group to go to Lagoon Pools before they the close the outdoor facility for the summer and the last of our year 7&8’s to go to Lagoon Pools due to COVID and self- isolation.

The boys had so much fun, having full use of the outdoor pool, slide, bombing pool and floater. There were 60 boys including 3 seniors – who entertained us with their backward flips and ‘manus’. The pool staff asked us to come back and perform our haka next time. So, we will be practicing hard and booking into the pools for Term 4.

Fa’afetai- Year 7 & 8

special character portfolio

Michael Gray- Prefect

Talofa lava Lasallian community. My name is Michael Gray and I'm honored to have been selected as one of your prefects for this year. I started my journey here at De La Salle as a year 7 back in 2016 and being one of a few from my primary, I was quite nervous but excited to be a part of what is called the ‘Lasallian Brotherhood’.

My role as a prefect is within the Special Character portfolio. Special Character is a vital portfolio within our College as we are a Catholic school for boys founded within the Lasallian tradition. This portfolio primarily focuses on one individual’s faith and beliefs as we are a school that is built on strong morals which creates men of Faith, Service, Community and Excellence.

For this year our goal within this portfolio is to get the young men of our college more heavily involved with their Faith and more able to express their beliefs. Being a Catholic school we are open to all religions as we share a similarity with the Christians.

What we have instore for this year involves retreats, can drives/donation collections, masses and Vinnie's as these activities/events will help expand one's spirituality and widen their perspective of the world and to be grateful for what they have.

In the beginning of the year myself alongside a few of the other prefects set out to collect coin donations for Tonga to help with the families affected by volcanic eruption (starting from 8-8:30am). Within the span of a week we were able to fundraise over $300 dollars for Tonga even though much recently with the start of Lent, we also started coin donations for Caritas which we are still collecting for.

We have also started Vinnies where a group of boys help pack food parcels for the society of St Vincent de Paul once every fortnight and these food parcels help families in self isolation.

Special Character goes hand in hand with service as service is a crucial part which shape good qualities of a “Lasallian”. With these plans already in place we also hope to start ‘By the Gate’ which is a great initiative from some of our Prefects.

'By the Gate' is a prayer group that meets by the gate once or twice every week to pray/give thanks to God. We also hope to start up “Young Brothers”- a group which is primarily aimed for juniors to teach them more about the school and its history as well as peer mentoring.

I encourage the students of the College to get involved, take up as many opportunities as you can whether they may be in sports, academics or extracurricular activities as these groups help to build character!!

Young Vinnies group

What I want for the students is to be themselves and to build strong connections with one another, “brotherhood”- as some of these friendships that you create now will last forever.

I wish all the boys in our College nothing but the best in this academic year and may they succeed in whatever they put their minds to, and for my Year 13 Brothers I wish them well in their future endeavours in whatever it may be.

Anthony Ulugia- Prefect

Talofa lava, warm greetings to you all. My name is Anthony Ulugia and I am proud and honoured to be one of the School’s Prefects for 2022. Flashback 7 years ago, 11 years of age I started my journey here at De La Salle College at year 7 in 2016 coming from St Mary Mackillop Catholic school in Mangere and having to transition into my first experience at an all boys school, which was hard at first. I was so nervous but was excited for another new chapter of my life.

This year I will be working alongside Michael Gray in the Special Character Portfolio for this year. My job in my portfolio is to encourage our brothers to take as many opportunities as possible because once you leave school and enter the real world, you won't get as many opportunities as you would get at school.

My portfolio has been doing charity- collecting coins for the incident that occurred in Tonga. We also started doing mass every Thursday rostering our juniors to come and do prayers of the faithful and bible readings. We have so many opportunities for the boys to take and many plans we can hopefully achieve this year.

As for me, I advise our brothers to really get into the habit of using your time at school wisely and always stay open minded with your decisions. Throughout my years here at the college, I have taken many opportunities and have gained interest in leadership, confidence, teamwork etc. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! You must always remember “If you're not willing to learn, no one can help you. If your determined to learn, no one can stop you from achieving.”

Just remember, “La salle is not just a place, it’s the people. Wherever the road may take you, just remember. That there ain't no party like a la salle party, cause the la salle party can't stop you.”

Young Vinnies gets started at DLS for the year

Mr F Tuiasau - Teacher in Charge

Senior students showed a strong interest to get involved in Young Vinnies this year. Many attended a meeting to hear from St Vincent De Paul staff Lucia and Henry Elliot. Lucia and Henry explained the importance of DLS helping to serve the poor and vulnerable through the work of Vinnies, and to carry on DLS long standing and positive relationship with Vinnies over many years.

During the year there will be regular packing service work, workshops, leadership days, school visits from the Vinnies team and possibly a camp later in the year. Mini Vinnies from the junior school will be starting up soon as well. All students are welcome to join in. See leaders Jarren Iuvale, Michael Gray, Vaughan and for more information.

Mrs J Vercoe & Mr F Tuiasau with St Vincent de Paul facilitator and students

Keep an eye on this space for more updates.

Fight the Good fight of Faith Fuimaono Tuiasau, Teacher

rtlb's at de la salle

Veronica Ng- RTLB

Greetings to all. I am Veronica Ng, the liaison RTLB or Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour for De La Salle College. We are based at the Cluster in Papatoetoe Intermediate but work on site at your school. This is my third year as the liaison RTLB for De La Salle College.

My colleagues and I work collaboratively with students, their whānau/aiga and school to support young people from Year 7 to 10 at DLS with learning and/or behaviour challenges.

Veronica and other RTLB staff

We believe in the importance of whakawhanaungatanga (building positive connections with those we work with), and a student-centred, and culturally responsive approach. We work to develop different skills in individual students, their whānau and DLS staff to implement effective learning and teaching strategies.

All referrals to use the RTLB service at De La Salle need to be requested through the head of Learning Support, Mrs Elizabeth Wilkins in conjunction with your son’s teachers

MOTH POD COMPETITION UPDATE

Enviro Team

Wonderful effort so far from students, staff and parents in supporting the drive to remove as many moth pods from our community to strive towards pest free Auckland. Envirocouncil has counted in 1400 pods to date with more pods arriving daily. The College is participating in a Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board organised competition to win some prizes.

The College is also running in school homeroom competition whereby the homeroom which collects the most moth pods will win prizes. See your year level Teams post for further information.

The competition will end in Week 1 of Term 2.

Members of Envirocouncil removing moth pods from around the college and counting the pods collected to date!
Members of Envirocouncil removing moth pods from around the college and counting the pods collected to date!
Students tidying up Rongoa garden and creek area

FOU Secondary Health Science Academy

Year 13 FOU students

De La Salle College has had a Health Science Academy since 2015. This is limited to 25 students from each of Year 11, 12 and 13, with funding given by the Ministry of Health along with Counties Manukau and Waitemata District Health Boards for mentoring, tutorials, career exposure, and study resources. This programme was set up to promote Health Science careers to Pasifika students, to increase the number of Pasifika Health workers in New Zealand.

Year 12 FOU students

Year 11 selection was based on Year 10 grades, attendance, learning behaviour and interest in a Health Science career. Year 12 and 13 selection is based on taking two Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) and maintaining attendance, learning behaviour and interest in a Health Science career.

Year 11 FOU students

The FOU Health Science Academy at De La Salle is supported by the Science Faculty- Mr A Kumar, Mrs U Verma, Mr K Raukura, Mr A Ufi, Mrs T Faireka, Mrs V Kumar and Mrs R Spencer) and the Careers Advisor- Mrs F Fannon and Gateway Coordinator Mr G Hobbs.

The key staff for the FOU Health Science Academy at De la Salle College is Director Mrs R Spencer, and Coordinator Mrs V Kumar.

Science Tutorials for Year 11-13 Science have started for every Wednesday Morning, at 7.30am in the G and E blocks. Please see your sons science teachers for full details.

Science Tutorials

Students in the Health Science Academy are:

toloa scholarship awards

Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and warm Pacific greetings!

The TOLOA Awards recognises both individual talent and community achievement, and celebrates the advancements made by Pacific peoples of Aotearoa in our STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).

Congratulations to the following recipients of the TOLOA Secondary School scholarship celebrating Pacific STEAM success at the TOLOA awards held online earlier in March

  • Elijah Tia - 10JMA
  • Ignatious Schmidt - 9GAN
  • Sae Edward Muliaga - 12SKP
  • Seter Vaomotou - 12SKP
TOLOA Secondary Scholarship recipients L-R Ignatious, Seter, Sae Edward and Elijah

PE FACULTY

Head of Faculty- Mr J Keane

Year 12 Health Science

The Year 12 Health Science had proud old Boy and former BOT Chairman Pulotu Selio Solomon speak about his Health journey and the different factors that led him to become Chair of the NZ Mens Health Trust. He also gave about strategies to support individuals and others Mental Health now and in the future.

Mr Solomon and Mr Keane with the Year 12 Health Science class

It was great to have distinguished old boy share his time and knowledge with the Year 12 students

Some examples of the questions prepared by the class

Venezia Gaugau

  • What are the societal protective factors that manage you to loose all the weight?
  • What were the cause that manage you to gain weight? What were the risk factors of it?
  • If you have the power to fix one problem in NZ, what would you fix?

Bailey Vaka

  • What gave you motivation to keep going?
  • What would you have done differently and how?
  • What advice would you have for us and your past self?
  • What were some of your toughest challenges?
  • What strategies did you use to overcome these challenges?
  • What was some of the feedback that you received during this time?

Level 3 Health Education

Health & PE Teacher- Ms Judd

In level 3 Health students are studying the different health practices used in New Zealand. We were fortunate enough to have Connor O’Driscoll from the REHAB Co come and talk about Acupuncture which is part of the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine.

Therapist Connor O'Driscoll performing the ancient practice of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. Nowadays acupuncture is mainly used by physiotherapists for sports injuries. Connor explained the philosophy and procedures behind acupuncture as well as conducting a practical demonstration on Kasanova 13VKU.

The Health boys took in a lot of valuable information beneficial for their assessment and enjoyed the “needling”.

REHAB Co therapist Mr O'Driscoll alongside Ms Judd and level 3 Health students

Warm welcome to Mr Joynt

Welcome Mr Joynt to the Health and PE department

Hi my name is Patrick

I recently moved over from Melbourne where I had been teaching for the last two years. I’m glad to be back in the city I grew up in. I’ve got a big passion for health and PE, I also enjoy watching and playing a variety of sports.

Three quick fire questions we asked Mr Joynt

  1. Rugby or League supporter and what team? I enjoy both rugby and rugby league and support the Auckland Blues and the Vodafone Warriors.
  2. What is your favorite thing about working for De La Salle College so far? My favourite thing about working at De La Salle is the sense of brotherhood you get within the Lasallian community, it makes it easy to make a connection with fellow staff and students as well.
  3. Name someone you admire and why. I admire Sonny Bill Williams, due to his constant ability to change the sport he plays but he does it at such a high level without fail, which I think is a testament to his work ethic and his self-belief. As a recent convert to Islam myself, he is someone I admire as he is in a similar position to me. Seeing how he lives his life allows me to observe and learn how to be a better Muslim.

gateway

Mr G Hobbs - Gateway/Trades Co-ordinator

It was a great week last week with Countdown and The Warehouse Airport as part of the Gateway programme last week.

We had some fantastic feedback from both places about how hard working and enthusiastic our young men were.

Parents, you should feel very proud of your sons. So congratulations to Johnas Enoka, Vailolo Pele, Roydon Rakuraku, Sonny Mauigoa, Iosefo Tunai, Aute Neli, Bryan Leumaga, Ron Onosi, Loli Tanoi, and Orlando Toese for representing yourselves, family and De La Salle College in such a great way.

Our second intake is on this week, so hopefully we will get as much good feedback.

Meitaki Maata

sport

Mr Hakeagatoa- Cricket Manager

Junior and Senior Cricket

We were very fortunate to have both a junior and senior cricket team this term, playing twenty/20 games each Saturday morning. Both teams had several new players playing cricket for the first time. It was a real pleasure to finally have games at Lasalle on the new cricket pitch instead of playing away games every week.

I would like to thank Ms Parr-Thompson, (Auckland Hearts Representative) and Howick-Pakuranga Cricket Club for providing both teams with some new cricket gear this season. I would also like to acknowledge the people that helped with both teams: Ms Reti, Mr Vailahi, Mr Curtis, Sean and Caitlin Hakeagatoa, Mr Fernando (Parent helper) and the other parent supporters that turned up every game.

Junior cricket starts up again in term four.

in the community

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notices

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***Pasifika Month Competition - invitation to all children and youth living within the Mangere/Otahuhu Local Board area*** Closing Friday 15 April - refer to flyer for details. Entries can be handed into your local Mangere or Otahuhu Library. Or email directly to: Irene.Tufuga@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Yoobee Colleges April School Holiday Programme - Years 9 - 13, can enrol in a range of cutting edge Creative and STEM subjects. Follow here through this link for more information
De La Salle families wanting support during these uncertain times can email support@delasalle.school.nz where we will endeavour to support your family as best we can
Collection of the 2021 Yearbook is available from the school office

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De La Salle College

A Catholic School for Boys Year 7-13 in the Lasallian tradition

Creating great men of Faith - Service - Community - Excellence

  • Strong Catholic Character and Lasallian traditions
  • Dynamic teaching staff
  • Strong academic achievements
  • High expectations of every student
  • Caring and Supportive Pastoral Care team
  • Extensive co-curricular activities

For enrolment enquiries contact Mrs Bianca Leau

Phone: +649 276 4319 ext 816

Email: enrolments@delasalle.school.nz

Website: delasalle.school.nz/enrolments

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