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August 2007 ISSUE 24 5 La Salle Avenue, Middle Swan, Western Australia PO Box 1674 Midland WA 6936 Tel: (08) 9274 6266 Fax: (08) 9274 4085 Website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au Email: lasalle@lasalle.wa.edu.au St John Baptist de La Salle... pray for us Live Jesus in our hearts... forever PRINCIPAL’S REPORT La Salle College is a Catholic school inspired by the tradition of our founder, St John Baptist de La Salle. In seeking to excel in our educational pursuits, our College must also seek to live out Gospel values and model the example set by St John Baptist. Through the many facets of our Evangelisation Plan, our school community works to provide opportunities for the integration of faith and life. Our core business at La Salle can be described as focussing on the head, the heart and the hands. The head refers to the formal Religious Education curriculum that provides all our students with appropriate knowledge and experience of our faith. Under the leadership of Adrian Martino (Director of Christian Ministry) and all of our Religious Education teachers, the College has further developed programmes that cater for the spiritual, emotional and social demands of our students from Years 8 to 12. Our work of the heart refers to the liturgical opportunities that are provided for students, parents and staff. Led by our Chaplain, Fr Roman SDS, and Alfiero Cardona, (Liturgy Coordinator) our community has been given frequent and meaningful exposure to the Church’s sacramental programme. Alfiero’s role is to work closely with Fr Roman in continuing to provide experiences that enable a personal response to the message of Jesus. All of our students are given opportunities to be involved in whole school, year, House and class masses, along with other liturgical experiences. I would also like to commend the wonderful support provided by Yvette Cobley and Tammara Dawson in their role as staff liaison to the SRC. During the semester we have seen the launch of the Friends of La Salle. This parent body, which incorporates, Hospitality, Grounds and Maintenance, Policy Consultation, Fundraising and Parent Education has commenced planning activities for Semester II and into 2008. I look forward to the future with a sense of a significant input from our parent body. A final word of thanks is reserved for Sabrina Lynsdale, our Marketing and Public Relations Officer, and editor of the Western Lasallian. Her diligence and attention to detail has ensured another outstanding issue of this publication. Deo Duce Mr Wayne Bull principal The hands of our Christian outreach revolves around our Christian Service Learning programme. Our Christian Service Learning Coordinator, Christine Aldous, has developed programmes that provide all students in the College with the opportunity to be involved in the Christian call to serve. From Semester II, Christine will be supported by Lisa Walton and Alessandra Hardwick, who will be coordinating the Year 9 programme. You would be aware from press reports and my Delagram pieces, that the changes to Years 11 & 12 which were part of the implementation of the Curriculum Framework have largely been placed on hold for 2007 and 2008. Our staff will continue to work with the Curriculum Council, the Catholic Education Office, and colleagues in other schools, to ensure that our students receive access to the best possible educational outcomes. The College Strategic Plan (2007 to 2011) which was developed last year after extensive consultations with parents, students and staff, is now in the execution phase. A full copy of the Strategic Plan is available from the College’s website. As part of our planning for the future, the College Board has appointed the architectural firm of Parry and Rosenthal to undertake the development of a Master Plan for the College. Part of this planning will include provisions for the arrival of Year 7s to the College. The Catholic Education Commission has resolved that by 2015 all Year 7 students will be enrolled at secondary schools. For La Salle this will not occur before 2010. I would like to also acknowledge the ongoing and exceptional contributions that our Student Representative Council makes in fostering our College community. 2007 saw a restructure of this student body and I have been delighted with the changes. Under the leadership of Tara Franzinelli, (Head Girl) and Matthew Palmieri, (Head Boy) all members of the SRC have been outstanding role models for the student body. These students have provided support, leadership and inspiration. I know that, with young people of this drive, initiative and determination, much of the scepticism of our society about future generations is misplaced. 2 August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL’S REPORT The first semester of school at La Salle College has been one of excitement and planning for the members of the Student Representative Council (SRC). Between studying for exams, brainstorming new ideas for the College and preparing for Stomp, the SRC have also set other ideas into action. This term students are able to enjoy an extra luxury during their break times. Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 have been provided with ping-pong tables; one for each of the year groups. This has proved to be a very popular decision and students are often reminded to submit their ideas for improvements to the College. Stomp is a day where students and staff alike dress up to a particular theme, watch a lip sync competition and dance to music related to the theme. It is a day of fun and celebration for all. The cost to dress up is a $2.00 donation and chocolates and other confectionary were sold. Proceeds will be going to Caritas Australia. This year’s Stomp theme was the 80s, and it was held on the last day of Term 2, Friday, 6 July. The SRC looked forward with anticipation for this event and to raise money for those who aren’t as lucky to attend such a great school; or even any school at all. To publicize Stomp this year, members of the SRC bravely put on a performance at an assembly. Some dressed up and acted out video clips from such 80s songs as ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor and ‘Material Girl’ by Madonna. Others put on a fashion parade, which ranged from such outfits as 80s punk, to activists with “Choose life” shirts and washed out jeans, uptown girls, leg-warmer wearing dancers, and even Superman.The assembly was a great hit as students laughed at the crazy costumes people wore and teachers laughed at the memories of actually wearing the outfits. The SRC would also like to welcome its newest Year 8 members for 2007: Jaz Cappeau, Bridgett Hodgkin, Bob Billing and Cheye Musca, who are extremely capable students and the SRC are readily looking forward to getting their input and ideas in the upcoming weeks and months. This semester has been full with Mission Aid Day, preparation for Stomp, new members, ping-pong tables and exams, yet the SRC still have some cards up their sleeves. Already they are planning a social for early next term and preparing for the next Radio La Salle. Simone Bunter src secretary Hasluck Leadership Award Arielle Cooper wins Hasluck Leadership Award! Year 11 student Arielle Cooper is the worthy recipient of this year’s Hasluck Leadership Award, continuing the College’s successful record in this competition. The award is sponsored by Hasluck MP, Mr Stuart Henry, and recognises outstanding leaders in schools within the Hasluck electorate. Arielle was successful in being chosen as La Salle’s representative in the competition and she then competed against students from ten other schools for the prize of a trip to Canberra to experience leadership at the highest level. A panel of judges declared Arielle the winner and she was presented with her award by Julie Bishop, Minister for Education and Training, at the presentation ceremony. Arielle will travel to Canberra next month and she is certainly looking forward to meeting some of the nation’s leaders and learning more about leadership. Arielle’s success follows current Head Girl, Tara Franzinelli’s win last year. Tara spoke at the presentation ceremony about her experience in Canberra and of the great benefit she gained from the experience. The College congratulates Arielle on this fine achievement and we hope she has a rewarding trip to the nation’s capital. Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 3 MISSION AID DAY Mission Aid Day, 2007, was a truly rewarding and exciting experience for all involved. This year we had some fantastic and memorable new additions to our Mission Aid Day experience. This included a La Salle Dance Party run by Mr White’s PCG, where students paid a fee to enter a room that was completely black, with disco lighting and loud, pumping music. We began the day with a very special and unique liturgy where staff washed the feet of various SRC members, to symbolise Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. SRC members then proceeded to wash the feet of younger students in the school. This was an emotional experience that will be remembered for years to come. Students were able to ride camels around the front oval which offered some hilarious responses by both staff and students. Students were also able to compete against their peers in a play station competition which was definitely enjoyed by many students. Mission Aid Day would not be a Mission Aid Day without endless amounts of food. This year we were treated to donuts, pancakes, kebabs, pizza, chips, lollies, spiders, slushies, chicken rolls and sausage sizzles which were enjoyed by all! During part of the day we experienced the remarkable musical talents of Ms Juber, Mr Cardona, Mr White and Mr Forte, our talented groundsman. However, the entertainment didn’t stop there, with many talented students taking part in the Mission Aid Day Talent Quest. It was here that “The Giggles”Year 12 boys impersonating the Wiggles, made their debut and our day sadly came to a close. Mission Aid Day managed to raise a grand total of $14,000. A huge thank you goes out to all involved in this wonderful event that goes towards improving the lives of so many. It is vital to remember that with all of this fun and excitement, there is a core purpose, to touch hearts and support The Lasallian Foundation. Tara Franzinelli head girl 4 August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian Languages Week In Week 5 this term, we celebrated Languages Week at the College as our way of promoting the importance and enjoyment of learning another language. Some of our activities included: • A daily PCG Quiz which incorporated questions from the two countries and languages taught here - Italian and Indonesian. • A display in the Library, showing the creativity of the Italian and Indonesian students in presenting their ID Card tasks. • An international food fest in conjunction with the Canteen. Students and staff were invited to try an international dish for lunch, including such delicacies as Gourmet Beef Lasagna, Gourmet Vegetable Lasagna, Continental Rolls, Teriyaki Chicken and Rice, Teriyaki Chicken and Noodle, Chicken Fried Rice, Curry Beef, Curry Chicken and Rice and Sushi. • Year 8 Italian vs Year 8 Indonesian Soccer Competitions on the front oval. These were held during the language lessons and were enjoyed by all. The matches were a draw until the final game, where the Italian students won 1-0. Well done to the Year 8s for embracing this opportunity with great sportsmanship. • The Students vs Staff Indoor Soccer Match. This was the 3rd annual competition. The game was in a deadlock for the first twenty minutes as the students kept the teachers at bay. The break through came in the second half when the teachers scored three goals. However, the students never gave in with their enduring enthusiasm. Congratulations to both the students and staff on an entertaining match. • An Italian Cakes Stall where students and staff were given the opportunity to savour a slice of traditional Italian torte and delicious cannoli. • An Italian and Indonesian buffet lunch for the staff. This was ably catered for by the Year 11 Catering class under the supervision of Ms Lennon. The students did a great job and must be congratulated for their efforts. The aim of languages week from an Indonesian teaching perspective was to increase the sense of relationship between Australia and Indonesia. Laminated cards were displayed around the school educating both staff and students about the tangible links between Australia and Indonesia. Many places around the school were given their Indonesian names in order to increase the presence of Indonesia around the school. On the Monday of Languages Week, Pak Hosken set up an Indonesian Animals Awareness and Project Sunbear Donation Drive outside G04. The aim of the exercise was to increase the awareness around La Salle College of the types and diversity of Indonesian animals, but also to raise money for Project Sunbear at Perth Zoo by conducting ‘a jellybean raffle’. The winner of the raffle was Hayley Johnson from MIE’s PCG, and a total of $100 was raised for Project Sunbear. The second surf film festival featuring the short film: ‘The Turner Brothers get lost in Indo’ was a great success. The Lasallian hardcore surfing community marvelled at the adventures of two brothers chasing the most perfect and uncrowded wave on the planet. The audience definitely gained a better understanding and perspective of the precious gems that the Indonesian archipelago has to offer. The satay stall run by Pak Hosken and some Year 8 students was a huge success with all satay skewers selling out fast. The chicken skewers were lovingly prepared by the renowned butcher Mr Palmieri, and Pak Hosken finished them off with his authentic Indonesian satay sauce recipe from the Sasak People of Lombok. A truly delicious language experience. Pak Hosken teacher of indonesian • An International Morning Tea for the staff. This was held in conjunction with Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea where the staff donated to The Cancer Council to participate. We hope that students continue with their language studies, as learning to communicate in a language other than English enables students to get to know their own language better, understand and appreciate people of different cultures, further develop their language skills in listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing, and broaden their career choices. Furthermore, knowledge of another language promotes community and family relations in a multicultural society. Finally, a special thank you to all the staff and students for supporting our events, and making Languages Week 2007 such a success. Ms Margherita De Filippi teacher of italian Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 5 Seasons Restaurant – Winter Seasons Restaurant was booked out for their Winter themed Term 2 evening. For this event, staff were invited to book a table and enjoy theYear 11 Hospitality class present their winter menu in an a la carte format. Significant preparations and trialling of menus had taken place before the final dishes were chosen and the final menu contained items such as: Sweetcorn Fritters with Homemade Chilli Tomato relish, Chargrilled Chicken with Nam Jim, Snapper fillets with braised fennel, roast capsicum sauce and sweet potato chips, Veal with a mustard mushroom sauce with potato rosti and buttered spinach and for Dessert: Decadent chocolate pots, pear tart tatin, and orange and pistachio cheesecake. The class was divided into Front of House (waiting) and kitchen staff and the waiters prepared the classroom C1 for our diners. The room was decorated with a dark blue, red and white colour scheme and with help from Ms McClymont, artworks transformed the venue. With assistance from Mrs Watson and Mrs Lorenti, the waiters performed beautifully on the night, providing attentive, friendly service for our customers. The kitchen staff worked wonderfully, with all students putting in a team effort and helping out where they could. Overall the night was a huge success with glowing comments from the teachers present. These students are to be commended on their commitment and enthusiasm. They made their teacher, Ms Lennon, very proud. Ms Megan Lennon learning area coordinator 6 – technology & enterprise August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian YEAR 8 FOOD AWARENESS MORNING TEAS Mrs Gooden’s two Food and Nutrition classes each held a morning tea for parents and staff during Term 2 to show off their food preparation skills developed during Semester I. The morning teas were well supported by parents with around twenty present each day. The students should be very proud of their efforts preparing food for their class function and their behaviour on the day. Ms Heather Gooden YEAR 10 FOOD EXPO’S In Year 10 Food and Nutrition, our main focus this semester has been foods from around the world. To end off our term of multicultural foods we held a Food Expo. We spent the weeks leading up, selecting a country, researching aspects of that country and trialling traditional recipes of that country. Finally the big day came. Ms Lennon’s class were the first to do their expo on Wednesday of Week 10. Our room was filled with colours, flags, signs, posters and beautiful strong aromas coming from the exciting range of foods. There were countries from every corner of the world. From the coconut filled Caribbean, Jamaica made its appearance, Hawaii – hula skirts and all, Egypt and its great pyramids and many more. Each group was to create one savoury and one sweet dish and the choices made were excellent as all of the food was gone in no time. Parents, family and teachers were all invited to come and visit the food expos and get a taste of the cultures. The wide range of props and information on the tables sent everyone home having learnt something new. Overall the expo was a great experience. It was wonderful to learn about the countries and their different types of food, cooking methods and eating patterns. It was a fun day and the food was delicious. All the guests and students had a great time. This wouldn’t have been possible without all of the time and help that Ms Lennon gave to our class. Hannah Greenfield year 10 Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 7 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE WEBSITES Year 12 Interactive Media students worked tirelessly to design and create business website prototypes for clients in Semester I. Students had the opportunity to discuss the client’s requirements at a meeting prior to commencing the project.This dialogue provided students with important information that guided their design and production of the website. At the completion of the task, the clients revisited the College to view students’ work and provide valuable feedback on their efforts. The students are to be commended for their motivation and the standard of submitted work for this authentic task. This opportunity has been made possible by the following people, who have generously given their time to discuss their website requirements and provide feedback on the students’ efforts: Ms Alessandra Hardwick and Ms Judy Elliott (Daylilies Western Australia), Ms Cassandra King (Musica Lingua), Ms Katy Fiora (Custom Trikes Australia), Mr Dom Papa (Music Studio) and Ms Edie Cernotta (Rustique Home and Garden). Ms Katy Fiora with Custom Trikes Australia website creators, left to right, Ricardo Merlacco, Dane Schelfhout and Peter Cousins. 8 Ms Lindy Reger information technology teacher August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian mathematics This term, thirty Year 8 students were selected to participate in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads. The students were chosen by their teacher, having demonstrated outstanding mathematical ability, particularly in the area of problem solving. The Olympiad aims to: • Introduce students to important mathematical concepts • Teach major strategies and develop flexibility for problem solving • Foster creativity and ingenuity and strengthen intuition • Stimulate enthusiasm and enjoyment for mathematics • Provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges The following students are to be congratulated on a fantastic effort so far: Alice Vella, Alexander O’Neil, Stephen Brocklehurst, Brittany Nielsen, James Halpin, Ricky Bower, Melissa Buscumb, Joshua Dowling, Cooper Harrington, Luke Nicol, Christopher Seeber, David Morgan, Benjamin Witham, Alanna D’Cruz, Joshua Fanchi, Jaz Cappeau, David Elias, Mary-Louise Carbone, Jesse Fairclough, Yvette Kenna, Kimberley Burton, Andrew Rowe, Culver Platt, Lauren Phillips, Michael Naughtin, Harry Nguyen, Anthony Nolan, Jesse Markham, Bob Billing, Nicholas Glancy. To date the students have completed two rounds of the Olympiad. Each round contains five questions. The questions are non-routine questions and need careful thinking and lots of scribble paper to solve them. No calculators or any other mathematical equipment is allowed, so the students must also rely on their mental computation skills as well. The students have become quite competitive and are striving to improve their score with each round. Currently the following students are sharing 1st and 2nd places: Alice Vella, Alexander O’Neil and James Halpin (Equal 1st) Kimberley Burton, Harry Nguyen, Andrew Rowe and Christopher Seeber (Equal 2nd) The remaining rounds will be held on 25 July, 15 August and 12 September Ms Taryn Mohen acting learning area coordinator – mathematics (semester I) CURTIN ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE The Curtin Accounting Experience is a unique programme that provides exceptional Year 12 accounting students the opportunity to complete a customised, industry based accounting unit at Curtin University. The program is the result of a special collaboration between Curtin Business School, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. This year Tara Franzinelli, Amy Whyte and Alicia Perrella were selected to participate in this Curtin programme. The students attended a weekly three hour lecture at Curtin University in Bentley. Over the course of the programme, the three girls were able to network with representatives from PricewaterhouseCoopers and Rio Tinto HIsmelt. In May the students traveled to the Kwinana HIsmelt Plant where they took part in team-building activities and learnt about the culture of Rio Tinto HIsmelt. The students were required to complete two exams and a presentation to the HR Manager of Rio Tinto HIsmelt and PricewaterhouseCoopers. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS TRAINEESHIP AWARDED TO TARA FRANZINELLI Our congratulations to Tara Franzinelli who achieved the 2nd highest mark of 89%, 1% behind a student from Hale. Tara has now been offered a traineeship with PricewaterhouseCoopers. La Salle was the second highest ranked school overall behind Hale. AMY WHYTE AND ALICIA PERRELLA OFFERED INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWS AND RECEIVE AWARDS Amy and Alicia have been offered internship interviews with PricewaterhouseCoopers and also were awarded Pat Addison Awards. La Salle College was awarded the Rio Tinto Award for the best student presentation. These three young women are to be highly commended for their commitment to excellence. They represented their College with distinction. Congratulations Tara, Alicia and Amy. Mr John Bouwer year 12 accounting teacher Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 9 QUIZ NIGHT The 3rd Annual Quiz Night and Auction took place on Friday, 29 June, in the Laurence Murphy Hall at La Salle College. Sixty eight tables filled the hall with over 540 people in attendance at this sold out event. The total raised towards our Building Fund was approximately $16,000. Mr Wayne Bull, our Quiz Master, kept everyone on their toes with games of heads and tails, longest fantails, competitions and dancing. Winners took home a range of prizes including an LCD TV 32 E62 TCI valued at $1,000 donated by Supply West Bookland and a Malvern Star Mountain Bike, donated by Bikeforce Midland, valued at $499.00. The highest bidders for some loud auctions were: Mr Fred Turco - Quinten Lynch framed signed glove, from Belinda Fabling - $450. Mr Tom Readman - Retravision Warriors Cricket bat signed by the 2006/2007 Team from Bob Allison - $700. Many thanks to the future and current families of the College and businesses listed below for their generous support in making the 2007 Quiz Night a success. Please support these businesses where possible. Ms Sabrina Lynsdale marketing & public relations officer Mr Murray Hampson - Ben Cousins’ signed Guernsey, framed by The Framing Factory $950. 10 ABCO PRODUCTS ELYSIUM FUNCTIONS MIRIAM MEAD SCITECH ABOUT BIKE HIRE DAVID FAIRBAIRN MICHAEL QUY JEWELLERY SCOTT PRINT ADVENTURE OUT FIORA MACHINERY MIDLAND BRICK SHAMIRAE AINLEY AIR CONDITIONING THE FRAMING FACTORY MIDLAND FURNISHERS SIENA’S ANOTHER CHAPTER FREMANTLE FOOTBALL CLUB MIDLAND GATE SHOPPING CENTRE SITTELLA ARALUEN BOTANIC PARK FREMANTLE PRISON MIDLAND JUNCTION FRESH MARKETS SKYDIVE EXPRESS ARMANDO’S HAIR DESIGN FUJI XEROX MIDLAND PET & AQUARIUM SLATER-GARTRELL SPORTS BAKER’S DELIGHT G.J. COVERLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES MIDLAND PHOTOGRAPHERS STEPHEN SMITH - MEMBER FOR PERTH BATTERY WORLD ROBYN GALLACHER MIDLAND SAND & SOIL SNAP PRINTING BEST BUY ELECTRICAL GARBIN ESTATE WINES MIDLAND TOYOTA SNOWCO BIKEFORCE GATTO CHRISTIAN SHOP MOTIVE TRAVEL SPORTLIGHT STORES BILLABONG CAMPING AUSTRALIA GENTRONICS MUNDARING PETS STEAKS ‘N’ STUFF THE BLINDS GALLERY GILKISONS DANCE STUDIO NANDO’S MIDLAND SUPER BOWL P/L BOB JANE T-MARTS GILLY STEPHENSON’S WAXES AND POLISHES PAINT PLACE SUPPLY WEST BOOKLAND BRIDGESTONE TYRE CENTRES - MIDLAND THE GOOD GUYS PASTA VIVA SWAN HILLS PARTY HIRE BRUCE CALLOW & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD KENNETH GORDON PERTH SOCCER CLUB SWAN VALLEY BIRDS CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK GRAPHIC FLAIR BRUCE AND SUE PHILLIPS SWAN VALLEY OASIS RESORT (SUPA GOLF) CDM AUSTRALIA GREATER UNION POOL & SPA MART TELSTRA SHOP MIDLNAD CHAPEL FARM GREAT ESCAPE HILLARYS POPE ELECTRICAL TOOLMART THE COFFEE CLUB HANDS ON TUITION POT BLACK TUDOR HOUSE COMPLIANT BOOKEEPING HURI-CAIN SPORTING GOODS PROUDS JEWELLERS FRED TURCO GORDON COX IAN DIFFEN TYRE FACTORY - MALAGA RAINBIRD AUSTRALIA UNITED GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE CROWN HILL CONSTRUCTION INSPIRATION OUTDOORS RED DOT STORES - MIDLAND WEST AUSTRALIAN OPERA DB SOLUTIONS P/L JIMMY DEANS REDBACK SURF & SKATE WESTRAC PTY LTD HARRY D’CRUZE JOHN KOSOVICH WINES RETRAVISION MIDLAND WINDY CREEK WINES LISA DUFFIELD LAMONT’S ROYAL LIFE SAVING DYMOCKS ANNE-MARIE LAYCOCK DANIE RUDNICKI EAGLE BOYS - MIDLAND LIFETIME DISTRIBUTORS SAVAGE SUZUKI August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 11 Lasallian visitors De La Salle College Football Team Visit A group of twenty five footballers and four staff arrived on Wednesday, 27 June, to spend a week with us. For most of the group it was their first time in Western Australia and definitely the first time being billeted by our host families. Their trip included visiting Kings Park, our beaches, the shopping precinct in the city, and the West Coast Eagles training facilities. They also trained with, and played a match against, the highly rated Clontarf Aboriginal College’s team. On Monday afternoon, 2 July, we prepared to take on the De La Salle team, on a very wet and water logged oval. The game was called off due to an approaching thunderstorm. Their stay culminated with an official dinner after the match in the Laurence Murphy Hall, followed by the presentation of the Brother Eric Piggott Perpetual Trophy, presented to the Captain of their team. The best player trophies went to Matt Wall, from De La Salle College, and Simon Parry, from La Salle College. Mr Joe Sorgiovanni VISIT BY BROTHER MICHAEL BROUGHTON fsc On Monday, 23 July, La Salle College staff had the privilege of working with Br Michael Broughton fsc as he explored the Lasallian charism and outlined both historical and contemporary views of St John Baptist de La Salle. Br Michael has spent nearly a decade as the Auxiliary Visitor (Provincial) of the De La Salle Brothers in Singapore. For much of this time, Brother Michael was also the Vice Principal of his old school, St Joseph’s Institute (SJI), with responsibility for Student Development. Early this year we hosted a visit by six staff members from SJI. Until recently, all Catholic schools in Singapore have been under a significant influence from the government, through funding arrangements. One of Brother Michael’s most notable achievements has been the setting up of Singapore’s first truly independent Catholic school, St Joseph’s International. He is a recognized authority on the life of the Founder (St John Baptist de La Salle) and regularly leads pilgrimages to France so that lay people committed to the Lasallian ethos can share in the Brothers’ special story. 12 ST JOSEPH’S INSTITUTE, SINGAPORE Teachers from St Joseph’s Institute, Singapore, visited the College on an educational programme for one week last term. During their time, the teachers visited classrooms and shadowed staff from the College to gain an insight into Catholic education. The teachers also visited St Brigid’s College and New Norcia. August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian Lasallian Youth Gathering 2007 Between 6 and 10 July, the two Christian Ministry leaders of the Student Representative Council of La Salle College, Thomas Marcinkowski and Samantha Monterio, accompanied by Mr Alfiero Cardona, joined almost ninety students from other states in Australia and New Zealand, for a Lasallian Youth Gathering in Melbourne. During these four interesting days students had time to learn more about the different missions that the brothers provide within the District of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. It was an opportunity to better understand the charism of the community and discover how Lasallians are reaching out to thousands of people. Students also had a chance to meet and listen to the community’s provincial (or Brother Visitor) Br Ambrose Payne fsc, who explained the different assignments of the Brothers in the District as well as the challenges they are facing today. One of the most captivating talks came from Br Paul Smith fsc, who helped the students enter into the world of poverty in Papua New Guinea, where the Lasallian Brothers run an institute for children who have been struck by HIV, most of whom are waiting for their demise. These few days helped the students to realise that their connection with the Lasallian community does not end at Year 12. The Brothers are inviting students to join in one of the five programmes they have tailored for students who would like to continue working with, and for, the community. These programmes vary both in length and the levels of commitment young adults are ready to offer. Most of all, however, this experience was powerful because it gave students an opportunity to realise that being Lasallian is not something particular to a country, state or suburb. To be Lasallian is to be part of a large global network of people who are ready to follow in the footsteps of St John Baptist de La Salle to serve the least, the lost and the last, as our Lord Jesus Christ did. Living with the Brothers, and other students from all over the district was an exciting and fascinating experience which strengthened and revitalised the spirit of all those who are working within this community. In many ways it was a moment to stare in awe at the hundred fold harvest which this community has reaped after this one man, St John Baptist de La Salle, accepted to cooperate with our Lord Jesus and help in sowing a seed more than three hundred years ago. Mr Alfiero Cardona liturgy coordinator St Stephen’s and St Andrew’s Singapore Schools Music Tour 2007 On Tuesday, 5 June, during lunch in the Auditorium, the College was treated to amazing performances by the children from St Stephen’s Brass Band and St Andrew’s Wind Band. They were on a music tour of Western Australia and with St Stephen’s being a Lasallian school, they came to our College to perform their amazing repertoire. These students are all in primary school and are extremely talented young musicians.The students here at the College were amazed and in awe of the amount of talent in the band, especially as they were only of a primary school age. They were under the guidance of their Band Master, Mr David Glosz. Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 13 NEW ZEALAND WINTER TOUR On Friday, 13 July, forty one students and four teachers embarked on our winter wonderland journey to New Zealand. Making our way to Sydney, we had a quick stop over before we continued on to Christchurch. After visiting the Antarctic Centre, we made our way to the YMCA where we were situated for two nights. The next day, we traveled around Christchurch to see the views that it had to offer. We had a Chinese banquet after which we visited St Mary’s Parish where we attended Mass. Our next destination was Greymouth. Along the way, we stopped to see our first bit of snow and had our first of many snow fights. We also went through the town of Springfield which was celebrating the arrival of The Simpsons Movie and the uncovering of the big pink donut. That night for dinner, we enjoyed the traditional and very yummy icecream from New Zealand, Hokey Pokey ice cream. This was to become a regular treat! The next day we toured and panned for gold at Shantytown and then traveled to Franz Joseph Glacier where we went on a helicopter ride to the top of the glacier. Our next stop was Fox Glacier, where after a welcomed dinner of hot soup and a BBQ, we went for a walk to see the Glow Worms. It was bitterly cold and walking through the forest in the dark required us to trust the person in front of us to avoid dangerous situations. We all survived intact! On the way to Wanaka the next morning, we stopped off at Lake Matheson to take pictures of the reflection of Mount Cook on the lake. Upon stopping for lunch at the Salmon Farm, it was realised the bus had broken down and our half hour lunch break turned out to be a four hour stop over! Luckily for us, the Salmon Farm had a great Café and logwood fire to keep us warm while the bus was repaired. That night saw us arrive late at Wanaka, so fish and chips for dinner was very welcome. The next morning was an early wake up call for a fun-filled day’s skiing at Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort. Italian pasta night was a success and despite our exhaustion after the skiing, the Talent Show brought many laughs and applauses. Day Seven commenced with a visit to a 3D Maze, Puzzle and Illusion Centre and then off to the Bungy Bridge over the Kawarau River. Fourteen tour members braved the cold conditions to bungy jump! Our next stop was Arrowtown, seen in The Lord of the Rings. The next morning was spent shopping, playing mini-golf and horse-riding for some. Our one hour jet-boating experience was one to remember. A quick change of clothes and we were off to the Skyline Restaurant via the Gondola with some amazing views of Queenstown. We enjoyed the luge and dining through five courses. Some of the more adventurous ones in our group took to the bungy bridge by night! The following day we began our long trip to Timaru for our Maori cultural exchange evening. Along the way we visited Cromwell, city of the huge fruit and Alexandria, where we got to witness the most fantastic frost on the trees, giving it the appearance of snow. Once we arrived in Timaru, we were summoned onto Maori sacred ground, enjoyed a traditional Hangi meal and then sat back and enjoyed some great Maori singing and dancing. The boys learnt the Haka and the girls the Poi. At 9:30pm we farewelled our hosts and continued towards Christchurch arriving at 12:30am. After a few hours’ sleep, it was off to the International Airport, leaving New Zealand at 7:00am and getting into Melbourne early in the morning. After a four hour stop over in Melbourne, we continued our journey home to Perth. An exhausting, but fantastic time was had by all. We will certainly never forget our New Zealand winter adventure. Our thanks to the teachers, Mr Gill, Mr Velardo, Ms De Filippi and Ms Langdon for a life-time of good memories. Natalie Leveiro and Erica Short year 11 students 14 August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian The Great Seat Appeal ADAMCZYK FAMILY ADMINISTRATION STAFF 2006 ARMSTRONG FAMILY AVELING, ANTHONY JOHN (1961 - 1967) AVELING, A.T. BARBARO FAMILY BARNWALL FAMILY BEAR FAMILY (1994 - 2007) BEST BUY ELECTRICAL MIDLAND BOTTOMLEY FAMILY BOYLAN FAMILY BOYLE, MARTIN ANDREW BRANSON FAMILY BRESCACIN, TAMARA BROCKLEHURST, P.G. & J.P. BROWN, DAVE, CAROL, RYAN & ALEX BRUCE CALLOW & ASSOC. P/L ARCHITECTS BULL, MARGARET & WAYNE BULL, PAT & BRIAN BURNS FAMILY BURTON FAMILY CALANNA FAMILY CALLEJA, NATALIE CENTREPOINT SHOPPING CENTRE CLARKE, DAMIAN (IN MEMORY OF) COOPER, JUDE, JACQUELINE & FAMILY CORBIN, MARIANNE COWLING FAMILY DEBARRO FAMILY DEHNEL FAMILY DEL BORRELLO, PETER DEUCHAR, BEN & JUSTIN DOUST FAMILY DUFFIELD FAMILY EASTRIDGE HOMES EDWARDS, MATTHEW & MITCHELL ELIAS, GLENN & FRANCES ELLOY, PETER FIRNS, RICK, JUDY & FAMILY FLOWER, MARK & FIONA FRANZINELLI, ALEX & TARA 2000 - 2007 FROST FAMILY GALLACHER FAMILY GARDINER FAMILY GARDNER, ELIZABETH GAVA, KAYLA, SHANNON & MEGAN GERENCSER, CLAUDIA & ROZALIA GILLMAN, CONNOR G.J. COVERLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD HAROLD, GRACE HAROLD, SHALM HLAVATY FAMILY HOFMAN, LUDWIK & JOSHUA HOGAN FAMILY HOLLOW FAMILY HOLT FAMILY HONISETT, MICHAEL & JESSICA ILLIANO FAMILY KAYS FAMILY KENNA FAMILY LA SALLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB LEQUAIETERMAINE, SAM & MATT LESK FAMILY LOCKYER FAMILY MARGARIA CLEANING SERVICES MATTHEWS, LAURA 2000 - 2004 McAULIFFE, ADRIANA & TREVOR McCARREN FAMILY McCORMICK FAMILY McCRACKEN FAMILY MacFARLANE, ADAM & LAUREN MEAD FAMILY On Monday, 30 July, the Great Seat Appeal sponsors were invited to attend the Year 11 Drama Production of Much Ado by Shakespeare. We thank the following for their support with the Great Seat Appeal. MIDLAND BUS COMPANY MORLEY, CHLOE, HANNAH & LIAH MULLER FAMILY MURIALE, LOU & KATHY MUSARRA, ADRIAN MUSARRA, LUCIUS MUSCA, TIARNE, CHEYE & KAISEN NAUGHTIN FAMILY NAYLOR, BETH, AMY & SIMON NICHOLAS FAMILY (2000 - 2006) NICHOLLS FAMILY NUICH, GABRIELLE O’DONOGHUE, TONY, SUE, DANIEL & BENJAMIN ONG, IAN & ANNIE OUTRED, TIM & KATHY OW FAMILY PAGOTTO, JEZ 2002 - 2006 PALMIERI, GINO, MARIA, AMANDA & LISA PALMIERI, TONY, ROSANNA, TANIA & MATTHEW PEPPER FAMILY PERRELLA, CHRIS & ASHLEIGH 2000 - 2007 PHILLIPS, BRUCE, SUSANNE, JAKE & CAYDIN PIRLO, TERRY POLETTI FAMILY POLI FAMILY POLMEAR FAMILY POPE ELECTRICAL POTTER FAMILY PRIORITY DRIVER RADALJ, MOLLY RANDAZZO FAMILY RECHICHI, TONY, MARIA & FAMILY RUSSELL FAMILY RUSSELL, RONI (DECEASED) & RAY RYAN, GERRY & JILL RYAN, PATRICK JOHN (FOUNDATION STUDENT 1954) SCHORER, JAKE, THOMAS & LAUREN SHARP ONE COURIERS/LARSON FAMILY SLATER-GARTRELL SPORTS SLATER, GEOFF & ANNETTE SMITH, ED & ELLEN SMITH, GRAEME, ANGELA & FAMILY SMITH, KEVIN, MARGARET & FAMILY SOLIG FAMILY SOUTHERN FAMILY SPENCER FAMILY ST ANTHONY’S SCHOOL STAYNOR, JONATHAN, LAUREN, RICHARD & ANNE STEFANELLI, ANTONIO, MARIANINA & FAMILY STEFANELLI, GIOVANNI, MARIA & FAMILY STEFANELLI, PASQUALE, CONCETTA & FAMILY STEFANELLI/TAWEEL, LINA STEVENS, TABITHA & CAITLIN STINTON LOKE, NICOLE STOPP FAMILY SUSANA FAMILY SUTTON, MATT, JOSHUA & MARY TALIJANCICH WINES PTY LTD TAYLOR, LANE & JULIE TEDESCHI, JARRYD, NATHAN & KYLE TERACI, MIKE & PINA TOMIZZI, MICHAEL & ANTONIETTA TURNER, BEIGE & MITCHELL URE FAMILY VALENTI, ELIO, KAREN, TALYA & AISHA VALLELONGA A. FAMILY VANDERKLEY, AARON VELJACICH FAMILY VELLA/GREEDY FAMILY VISSER, SOPHIE & ADAM VITALICH FAMILY WHITLEY FAMILY WILLIAMS, BRO, IME & PRU WILLIAMS FAMILY WOOLDRIDGES A & M WRIGHTWAY ROAD TRAINING ZILKO, EMMA & LAUREN Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 15 STOMP 16 August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian The following students and staff haved received the Principals Commendation Oliver Battistessa (Year 8) Natasha Benson (Year 8) Shin Yi Tin (Year 8) For organisation and dedication to touching hearts through the ServiceLearning programme. Kieran Chittleborough (Year 8) For being awarded the Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) ‘C’ Division Under 14 Male Runner Up Champion. Stephanie Davis (Year 8) For her outstanding Year 8 Health Presentation Assignment. Chelsea Smit (Year 8) For her excellent work ethic in Information Technology. Her detailed written work for her first task together with an innovative and creative electronic game has seen her achieve above her year target. Bridgett Hodgkin (Year 8) For her excellent Year 8 Religious Education Assignment 2. Ryan Dessent (Year 9) For being awarded the Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) ‘C’ Division Under 15 Male Runner Up Champion. Brandon Cooper (Year 9) Jessica Gill (Year 9) Jessica Glover (Year 9) Cameron James (Year 9) Jake Nuich (Year 9) Kristie Poklepovich (Year 9) For their excellent assignment work in Society & Environment. Brandon Cooper (Year 9) Brandon traveled to Malaysia to compete in the 9th World Tae Kwon Do Festival and the Malaysian Open in July. This was Brandon’s first international tournament. CLAUDIA GERENCSER (Year 9) Claudia performed in the Fremantle Eisteddfod in the Vocal U/15s. She received 2nd place out of 5 in the Folk Section and came 3rd out of 17 for the Classical Section. Liam Solig (Year 9) For outstanding work on his Year 9 Religious Education Assessment Task 2. Cooper Walkden (Year 9) For his excellence in the Year 9 Food and Nutrition Mexican Design Brief Task. Mitchell Dehnel (Year 10) For producing a very exciting and imaginative Drama Script for his assessment which will be performed on the Arts Night in Term 3. Asha-Simone Blythe (Year 10) For being awarded the Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) ‘C’ Division Under 16 Female 2nd Runner Up Champion. Jacinta Buscumb (Year 10) For achieving an outstanding Employer Evaluation for work experience at St Brigid’s Primary School. Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 17 Nicole Cooksley (Year 10) Shauna Gaffey (Year 10) Danielle Freeman (Year 10) Tiarne Musca (Year 10) For her outstanding Year 10 English Assessment Task 3 (a Creative Journal on a character from the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding). Tiarne received first prize in the “Mr Bull Portrait Competition” on Mission Aid Day. Taliah Poletti (Year 10) For achieving a 5H in Section 1 and 2 of the Semester One Year 10 English exam. For outstanding work in their Business Studies assignment on Social Responsibility. Hannah FredRiksson (Year 10) For achieving an outstanding result on her Year 10 Maths Investigation 1. ADAM FAULKNER (Year 10) JUSTIN PEZZALI (Year 10) Congratulations to Adam and Justin on making the final squad of the State Schoolboys Football Team. They traveled to Sydney for the matches in July . Jacob Muia (Year 10) For winning the Year 8, 9 & 10 Division in the All Schools Champion Pool Tournament. 18 Lauren Schorer (Year 10) For outstanding work on her Year 10 Health Fitness Testing and Programming Assessment. Travis Turner (Year 10) For representing the State in the Under 16 National Basketball Championships in NSW before the end of the term. Steve Vajas (Year 10) For achieving a 5H in Section 1 and 2 of the Semester One Year 10 English exam. Callum Whitehead (Year 10) For producing work of an exceptional standard in Year 10 Digital Multimedia. His written work is detailed and well structured. Callum uses his initiative when completing a task, working beyond the expectations of a task. He is to be commended for his commitment to excellence. August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian Liam Chittleborough (Year 11) For gaining selection in the Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) of WA Representative Swim Team 2007 and also being the ‘C’ Division Under 17 Male Champion. Anthony Fenner (Year 11) For excellent work ethic in his first task for Applied Information Technology. His detailed written work and ability to analyse have seen him achieve at a high level in this new Course of Study. Joshua White (Year 11) For his excellent work ethic, attitude and performance in Geometry and Trigonometry. JACINDA BARCLAY (Year 11) Jacinda has secured a position in the Australian Women’s Baseball Team for 2007. The team will meet in the Eastern States for a training camp in November in preparation for the World Cup in 2008. KANE EARLE (Year 12) Congratulations to Kane for his success in the ‘Hyper’ poster competition. ‘Hyper;’ is a major youth event organised by the City of Swan and last year attracted between 4,000 and 5,000 young people. Kane’s design was chosen to be used on all the promotional material for ‘Hyper’ youth event for 2007. Benjamin Quinlivan (Year 11) For coming 4th (out of a field of 218) in the Under 17 Boys Associated & Catholic Colleges (ACC) Cross Country race. Benjamin received the Principal’s Commendation for his excellent work ethic, attitude and performance in Geometry & Trigonometry. Benjamin received the Principal’s Commendation for achieving the top examination marks in Chemistry and Physics for Semester One. Matthew Edwards (Year 12) For excellent work ethic, attitude and performance in Calculus. JONATHON LAYCOCK (Year 12) Congratulations to Jonathon who has been goal umpiring at league level in the WAFL competition last term. Robert Huntington (Year 12) For representing Western Australia in the 2007 State Schools Basketball Team, competing at the National Schools Championships in Cairns in August. JONATHAN STAYNOR (Year 12) Jonathan received silver in the WA State Karate Championship in Kata and won silver in the Men’s Open Kata Division. Tony Tran (Year 12) For his excellent work ethic, attitude and performance in Calculus. STAFF Mr Wayne Bull At the beginning of this year the Director of Catholic Education invited four outstanding principals - three primary and one secondary to mentor developing principals and also assist in conducting Principal Reviews. In deciding who to select, the Director considered, among other things, principals who are dedicated to their work, committed to Catholic Education, are well respected among their colleagues and demonstrate excellence in the areas of Theological, Educational, Pastoral and Administrative Leadership. It will come as no surprise to you that when the Director was seeking such a high calibre person, he did not have to look further than the Principal of La Salle College - Mr Wayne Bull. Mr Bull, congratulations on being the only Secondary Principal selected for this important task and we hope that you find this experience both personally and professionally enriching. FUTURE YEAR 8 2008 STUDENTS Alexander Bell (Year 7) St Helena’s Catholic Primary Eamon O’Brien (Year 7) St Anthony’s Primary School Congratulations to Alexander and Eamon for receiving full academic scholarships after receiving outstanding results from Scholarship Test conducted by ACER. Damon O’Brien (Year 7) Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School Matthew Bond (Year 7) St Anthony’s Primary School Congratulations to Damon and Matthew for receiving half academic scholarships after receiving excellent results from the Scholarship Test conducted by ACER. Ms Yvette Cobley Left to right. Damon O’Brien Matthew Gibney For being a wonderful, Catholic Primary School, Alexander Bell, St Helena’s caring teacher who Catholic Primary, Matthew Bond, St Anthony’s Primary gives great support School, Eamon O’Brien St Anthony’s Primary School. to her students far beyond the standard PAST STUDENTs expectations. LUKE PRATT Congratulations to Luke, Year 12, 2006, Ms Mayuka Juber For touching hearts by always being on making the final 34 of the NAB so enthusiastic, happy, caring and Cup, U/18 competition in Australian never failing to give her Rules Football. best to her students. REBECCA BAKER (DWYER) 1998 Congratulations to our past student, Rebecca, for being the winner of the Geof Gale Medal for most outstanding student at Swan Tafe. Rebecca also was the winner of the Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year for her Diploma of Community Welfare Work. Catholic Education in the Swan Valley 19 La Salle College 23rd Annual Art Exhibition and Sale Artworks by renowned and aspiring Western Australian Artists Official Opening Friday 12 October 2007 7:00pm – 10:00pm Tickets $20.00 (Premium wines from the Swan Valley and supper will be served) Exhibition continues in conjunction with the ‘Spring in the Valley’ festivities Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 10:00am – 4:00pm FrEE EnTry Coffee and cake may be purchased from our café 5 La Salle Avenue, Middle Swan WA 6056 Tel: 9274 6266 Fax: 9274 4085 Email: lasalle@lasalle.wa.edu.au Website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au The Western Lasallian is a College publication, focussing on events of our College and achievements of our students. Art Exhibition DL Invite.indd 1 OUR mission statement “In keeping with the tradition begun by John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle College is committed to providing a quality education for the whole person within a Catholic community.” 20 August 2007 ISSUE 24 • The Western Lasallian Editor Sabrina Lynsdale Proofing Warwick Connor Rachael Langdon College Photography College contributions Cover Page Photograph John Gill Cover Page Mission 22/7/07 Aid Day3:32:52 PM Liturgy “Washing of the feet” Design Jenny Hall - Graphic Flair Printing Advance Press