缅北强奸

Greetings,

Special greetings to all fathers as we celebrate Father鈥檚 Day on Sunday 7th September. Fatherhood is a special ministry (as is motherhood). On Friday 5th September, the College celebrates fathers with a Year 8 Father-son game of touch football, starting at 7:00am also in recognition of Jersey Day, followed by a BBQ then Mass in the Chapel at 8:00-8:30am.

St John Baptist de La Salle formed the first Brothers of the Institute by using father and mother as a metaphor, encouraging the Brothers to have the gentleness of a mother and firmness of a father. The student teacher relationship in a Lasallian school is modelled on the special role and relationship a father and mother have with their children.

St John Baptist de La Salle describes God the Father very much as he saw his own father and the ministry of fatherhood. Fatherhood is an important ministry which we need to cherish and respect, show gratitude for and celebrate. Let us not forget to pray for fathers, especially this Father鈥檚 Day.

This week, Year 6, 7, 8 and 9 completed their Allwell assessment. The Allwell assessment allows the College, parents and students themselves to track progress over time. The first target for us all is to ensure age-appropriate year-on-year growth, the second is to extend all students to the best of their ability. Additionally, Year 12 students have received most of their Trial Exam results this week. These results will indicate areas of competence but also content areas and skills that need further development. These trial exams are just that, trials. With three months to go, I encourage Year 12 to reset, take stock from the data given, and work hard toward their goal. Anything and everything is possible with three months before the final exams and that is the exam that counts, that is the time to peak, for everyone鈥檚 sake not just their own, due to the moderating and scaling effect.

In commending the pursuit of excellence in various domains, I congratulate staff and students for their accomplishments in the recent Performing Arts Showcase and the Visual Arts, Design Technology and Industrial Technology Showcase next week. I also congratulate students for their achievements in ISA winter sports with the following winning the Championship Title:

7 Boys Football teams
3 Girls Netball teams
3 Tennis teams

And in particular the Girls First Netball and the First Tennis teams, ISA Champions. Rugby finals will be held on Saturday 30th August with 11 out of 20 teams in the finals.

缅北强奸鈥檚 purpose as a Lasallian school is to educate, touch hearts, and transform lives, forming good sons and daughters, good men and women - good citizens - mindful of a better future for all, and to do this the best we can. On Thursday 28th August as part of the Mission Action Day (MAD) program, the College hosted Paulie Stewart OAM, an alumni of De La Salle Malvern, from Painters and Dockers fame, whose brother was one of the Balibo Five journalists killed in Timor Leste in 1975. Mr Stewart spoke of his subsequent journey of service in Timor Leste which touched us all immensely. This has made us all committed to make sure MAD 2025 will be a generous testament to our call to service to help students in Pakistan and Papua New Guinea with fresh clean water, new clean toilets and learning resources from the funds we will raise.

I would like to thank all the wonderful young men and woman at 缅北强奸 who are kind and polite in school, at home and in the community; all those that wear our uniform correctly and with pride; who refrain from swearing or slang; who offer a smile or a hand in assistance. The goodness and kindness of each of you forms the reputation that assists all of us. Thank you for your goodness and kindness 鈥� help each other to help each other. Kindness is underestimated yet goes a long way to building peace, harmony and a better world for all.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

Your most important relationship is with yourself.
Too many people form relationships to avoid themselves.
At 缅北强奸 may we have relationships that are honest and true.
May we contribute in bringing out the best in everyone here.

On Wednesday 20th August 缅北强奸's choir had the honour of providing the music for the Jubilee Mass of Catholic Religious Australia [CRA], celebrated by Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen at OLMC Parramatta.

Guided by Mr Domars and Mrs Gauci, our students showcased their talents, using the Chapel's wonderful acoustics.

Mr Chris Goodman
Director of Mission

Staff and students are invited to join in prayer and reflection at our Wisdom Wednesday sessions in the Chapel. 

Ms Jaimee Bocasan
Coordinator of Prayer and Liturgy

As part of our Mission Action Day (MAD) activities, the College was privileged to hear from Paulie Stewart OAM our guest speaker on Thursday 28th August.

Paulie, a proud Lasallian, mentored by Br Pat McCarthy (College Chaplain), shared his remarkable journey from rock musician with the Painters & Dockers to activist, mentor and author, showing students how resilience and faith can turn hardship into purpose. He spoke about the tragic loss of his brother Tony, who was killed as one of the Balibo Five in East Timor in 1975, and how this shaped his drive to live fully and fight for justice.

Through music with the Dili Allstars, Paulie supported East Timor鈥檚 independence movement, giving a voice to those who needed it. He also recounted his battle with illness and the support of others that enabled his recovery, allowing him to continue giving back to the community. Above all, Paulie encouraged students to embrace opportunities, live courageously, and use their talents to make a positive difference.

The remainder of Mission Action Day will take place on Wednesday 3rd September, with a fun-filled program of rides, food stalls, games, live music, the ever-popular teacher vs student matches, and of course, the teacher dunk tank. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of students every day.

On the day, rides will cost $5.00 each. Please ensure your child brings cash for rides, food and ticketed activities as EFTPOS will be limited.

Dress code:
Years 7鈥�10: favourite superhero or sports uniform
Years 11鈥�12: neat casual

Students are to leave laptops at home.

This year鈥檚 MAD Raffle features 4 x Double Passes to the NRL Grand Final (Sunday 5th October, Homebush). Tickets are only $10.50 and can be purchased . One winner will be drawn from each category:

Year 7/8
Year 9/10
Year 11/12
Staff

Ticket sales close at midnight, Tuesday 2nd September.

Get ready for the fun and dress as your favourite superhero. All funds raised will go towards helping our brother and sister schools overseas in Pakistan and Papua New Guinea.

Mission@缅北强奸

Year 10 Walk the Talk students are running a Father's Day Raffle next week. Tickets go on sale from Monday 1st September and will be drawn on Friday 5th September. 

Tickets are: $2.00 for 1 ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets. Cash only. 

All funds raised will go towards the Walk the Talk program. 

Ms Roxanne Leopardi
Co-ordinator of Lasallian Ministry

The 缅北强奸 Board and Senior Leadership Team would like to extend an invitation to our alumni, current students, parents and guardians to tour The Commons before it is open for use.

The Commons will be open to you from 9.00am-12.00pm on Saturday 6th September, for a self-guided tour so you may explore the unique building at your own pace. You can book here: 

To manage crowds and traffic flow, bookings are essential and close on Thursday 4th September, unless sold out prior. Please refer to the invitation for more information.

The Official Opening and Blessing of The Commons will take place the week before with The Hon. Christopher Minns MP, Premier of New South Wales and dignitaries from the major companies involved in designing and building The Commons.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 6th September as we celebrate this significant milestone in the College鈥檚 development.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

A reminder that the third and final instalment for 2025 College fees (one third of your annual fees) is due on Friday 15th August unless you pay in instalments via School Easy Pay Direct Debit.

Fee statements were issued prior to the beginning of Term 3.

Please contact the Accounts Receivable Office on 9899 2288 if there are any matters relating to your statement that you need to discuss.

Ms Lisa Camilleri
Accounts Receivable Officer

On Friday 5th September, 缅北强奸 will be participating in the annual Jersey Day. Jersey Day has been inspired by the story of Nathan Gremmo (Class of 2019), a Year 8 student at 缅北强奸 who tragically lost his life in an accident in May 2015. This campaign is about raising awareness and starting a conversation about tissue and organ donation, and all students are asked to wear their favourite jersey to school on this day over their College uniform.

To find out more, please click here: .

Mr Chris Goodman
Director of Mission

We are thrilled to invite you to our 2025 HSC Showcase. The HSC Showcase is the culmination of a year's dedication, highlighting the incredible Major Works from our talented Year 12 students.

缅北强奸 hosted our Law, Criminology and Security Management Careers Breakfast, giving senior students a unique opportunity to hear first hand from alumni and guest speakers about their professional journeys and the pathways that led them to their current careers.

The panel of speakers shared valuable insights, advice, and stories of resilience, offering inspiration to students as they consider their own futures.

Alumni Speakers

Adam Byrne (Class of 1989)
Now the Group Chief Security Officer at The Adecco Group, Adam began his career in the NSW Police Force, specialising in counter-terrorism and organised crime. His career has since spanned global security consulting, lecturing at Western Sydney University, and leading security operations for Boeing. Adam is currently completing a master鈥檚 in Cyber Security.

Isabella Bagus (Class of 2017)
A Solicitor at the NSW Crown Solicitor鈥檚 Office, Isabella advises government agencies such as the NSW Police Force, Department of Education, and Ministry of Health. Her career has included work with McCabes Lawyers, internships in both corporate and community law, and mentoring students through the LEAPS program.

Melinda Cook (Class of 2018)
Soon to be admitted as a Lawyer in the Supreme Court, Melinda studied Law and Psychological Science at UNSW, and undertook an international exchange in Canada. She will shortly commence at Gilbert + Tobin in their Project Finance Team, specialising in infrastructure and renewable energy.

Ved D鈥橲ouza (Class of 2018)
Now a Financial Crime Analyst, Ved completed a double degree in Business Analytics and Security Studies at Macquarie University. He began his career with Suncorp Insurance in their Risk Graduate Program, and now works to identify and mitigate financial crime risks through data-driven analysis.

Joanne Hemmings (Dean of Turon and Teacher)
With a career spanning law, sport, and education, Joanne studied in the US while playing college basketball, worked as a criminal litigator, entertainment lawyer, and corporate solicitor. She now combines her passion for education at 缅北强奸 with ongoing legal practice.

Guest Speakers

We were also privileged to welcome:

Dr Vince Hurley 鈥� Criminology expert and former NSW Police Detective with 29 years of service, specialising in domestic violence reduction, hostage negotiation, and organised crime investigations.
Tristan Tulloch 鈥� Senior Recruitment Consultant at Macquarie University, who has supported 缅北强奸 students over many years through careers events and information sessions.
Student Ambassadors from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney 鈥� who shared their experiences and advice about studying law, commerce, criminology, and more.

We extend our sincere thanks to all alumni, guest speakers, and university partners for inspiring and mentoring the next generation of 缅北强奸 graduates.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing and Communications

"You can never understand one language until you understand at least two." - Geoffrey Willans

Have you ever wondered why foreign languages are compulsory in Australian schools? What benefits do they really offer students?

NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) states: 鈥�Learning languages in K鈥�10 enables students to communicate, understand other cultures, and develop skills essential for lifelong learning and global engagement.鈥� This demonstrates that learning a second language is recognised as central to both academic and personal development.

As both a language learner and a teacher, I have no doubt about the importance of studying another language, but let鈥檚 take a look at what some of the research says.

Researcher Kelly Barron has studied the academic and personal impact of learning a second language in Australian schools. Her research shows that languages support student growth, school planning, and even enrolment choices. Barron found that students who have studied a language since Kindergarten consistently outperform peers in reading, spelling, writing, grammar, and mathematics, as shown by Progressive Achievement Tests and NAPLAN data. What she found is encouraging for anyone who believes in the power of languages.

In countries like Finland, the Netherlands, and Singapore (all recognised for their high-quality education systems) students are required to learn two or more languages in addition to their mother tongue, reflecting the value of multilingualism from an early age.

Going back to Kelly Barron鈥檚 research, the benefits of learning a second language on wider academic studies and student development include:

• Boosting the brain. Students who study another language often achieve better results in literacy and numeracy. Learning how to switch between languages trains the brain to think flexibly, solve problems, and see patterns 鈥� skills that carry over into every subject.
• Opening hearts and minds. Kelly Barron highlights that languages are more than words. They help students grow into open-minded young people who are resilient, creative, and respectful of other cultures and perspectives.
• Building confidence through trust. In a safe and positive classroom, language learners take risks, laugh at mistakes, and learn quickly. When lessons are fun and engaging, students develop confidence in themselves as learners.
• Preparing for the future. Her research shows language learners often perform above average in national tests for reading, writing, and maths. They also build communication and cultural skills that employers around the world value highly.
• A lifelong gift. Perhaps most importantly, Kelly Barron reminds us that languages enrich life 鈥� from enjoying travel and culture to making connections with people around the world.

At 缅北强奸, we bring these insights to life by offering languages to students from Year 8 through to Year 12. Learning a second language here is far more than just learning basic vocabulary and a few grammar points. In our language classes, we aim to strengthen literacy, expand English vocabulary, and enhance critical thinking through recognising patterns and developing practical communication skills. Both French and Italian provide real-world advantages, connecting students to vibrant cultures and preparing them for future study, travel, or careers. We are offering students a lifelong gift of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to engage with the wider world.

Ms Darija Egic
Academic Head of Languages 

Barron, K. (2017). The benefits of learning a second language on wider academic studies and student development. [Research paper].
NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority). (n.d.). Languages K鈥�10 syllabus.

Get ready for a musical experience that is out of this world. 缅北强奸鈥檚 Stage 5 Drama students are bringing the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors to life this September in the Adrian Theatre.

This hilarious, larger-than-life production follows Seymour, a down-on-his-luck florist who is secretly in love with his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a strange and mysterious plant with a taste for something a little unusual, Seymour suddenly finds himself and the struggling flower shop in the spotlight. Packed with toe-tapping 1950s-inspired rock, rhythm and blues, and plenty of laughs, Little Shop of Horrors promises to be a FEAST for the senses.

Our talented Year 9 and 10 Drama students, supported by our Year 11 girls in feature roles and VET Entertainment students, have been working tirelessly both onstage and behind the scenes. They have been rehearsing since last term in class and after school to create a high-energy, immersive production. From the bold comic book style design to the unforgettable music, this show will have audiences laughing, gasping, and maybe even looking twice at their houseplants.

Performance Dates:
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th September at 7.00pm
Saturday Matinee, Saturday 20th September at 3.00 pm
Adrian Theatre, 缅北强奸

Tickets:
Available now via TryBooking:

Feed the need. See Little Shop of Horrors!

Mr Brad Turbott
Teacher

Geography students from 缅北强奸 tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2025 Geography Competition.

Over 52,000 students from 600 schools across Australia entered the Australian Geography Competition so the results provide an external benchmark as to how our students are going in certain aspects of geography. Within the College, we have a number of student geographers who performed at a very high level in the Competition this year with Aariv Bhandari, Leonid Efimov, Siddhant Singh, Anjay Muttuvel, Pratyush Dawadi and Jason Man gaining a High Distinction, seven students achieving a Distinction and six receiving Credits.

The competition is a joint initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers鈥� Association and the royal Geographical Society of Queensland.

Ms Kendra Bruseker
Academic Head of Social Sciences

Our Year 8 language students enjoyed playing One Dice, One Language, a fast-paced game designed to strengthen their understanding of French prepositions. By rolling the dice and forming sentences such as Je joue au foot vs Je joue de la guitare, students practiced choosing the correct prepositions with different sports and activities. 

The activity combined fun with focused learning, helping them to consolidate grammar through teamwork, repetition, and play. 

Cordialement Madame Egic, Year 8

Ms Darija Egic
Academic Head of Languages

Dr Prue Salter has shared videos to help Year 12 student's plan their study time between now and their final exams.

To view this resource please click here 

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Mr Gavin Russell
Assistant Principal Curriculum

On Wednesday 20th August, Year 9 Elective Music students were fortunate to go to the Lyric Theatre in The Star and see the production "MJ: The Musical" as part of their musical theatre topic being studied in class. The class thoroughly enjoyed the experience as reflected below. 

When I heard that the Music Elective classes were going to see MJ: The Musical, I was excited to see what the story would be. I was never really a big fan of Michael Jackson鈥檚 music, but the musical honestly elevated the experience and absolutely shattered my expectations over and over. Thriller was a personal favourite of mine. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, excited with every new song, tapping my leg along to the beat. I especially loved the different, talented actors that played MJ throughout his life, all bringing a different voice to the character. This was a great first musical production for me to see. It will forever be something I hold close to my heart.

Martin Vorster, Year 9

The 2025 chess season has been an exciting and rewarding journey for our 缅北强奸 players. With strong participation across all year levels, students have demonstrated focus, strategy, and teamwork both in training and competition evenings held at various schools across Sydney.

This year, our teams have celebrated impressive victories, while individual players have also made great strides in developing their skills and confidence at the board. Beyond the results, it has been wonderful to see the camaraderie and sportsmanship on display, with experienced players mentoring newer members, contributing to a positive team experience.

Congratulations to the following teams who placed third within their respective divisions.

Junior Team - 缅北强奸 C
Anay Parwal, Aaryan Joshi, Smyan Patel and Ansh Bohidar.

Intermediate Team 鈥� 缅北强奸 B
Joshua Lua, Thanish GnaneshwaraBabu Nathan Ong, Moses Estera, Jacob Kari and Martin Vorster.

We are proud of the dedication shown by our chess community and look forward to building on this momentum in future seasons. Congratulations to all our players for representing 缅北强奸 with excellence!

Social chess club continues in DE101 on Fridays at Lunchtime.

Ms Caitlin Latty
Chess Co-Ordinator

缅北强奸 is holding a Theatre Sports competition on Tuesday 9th September at 6.00pm in the Miguel Lecture Theatre. 

Anyone wishing to participate must register via Trybooking 

Ms Rebecca Madigan
Administration Assistant - Performing Arts

缅北强奸 Tennis Success

The tradition of success in 缅北强奸 Tennis was maintained as they captured the Division 1, 2 and 3 Shields in the ISA Tennis Grand Finals in Gosford on Saturday 16th August. 缅北强奸 had a strong contingent of players with seven teams featuring on the day. Such is the strength of our program, the Division 1 fixture saw 缅北强奸 1 against 缅北强奸 2. All players should be commended not only on how they performed or the pride they displayed, but how they held themselves in victory or defeat.

ISA Netball

The ISA Netball Finals were held over two weekends at Barker College, with four of our teams progressing through to the Grand Final. It was a tense time on Saturday 23rd August as three 缅北强奸 teams took to the court. Holding onto hopes of an 缅北强奸 clean sweep, the girls went about their business and proved too strong in the 1st鈥檚, 3rd鈥檚 and 5th鈥檚. The 1st VII game was hotly contested and the defensive efforts shown by the girls in the 4th quarter allowed them to capture a comfortable 38-32 victory. The 3rd鈥檚 dominated their match, winning 65-36, while the 5th鈥檚 defeated Saint Andrew's Cathedral School 2, 31-25. Unfortunately, the 4th鈥檚 were defeated by Central Coast Grammar School 2. Despite coming within 1-point of them late in the 4th quarter, they couldn鈥檛 overcome the deficit and went down 44-41.

ISA Football

Our Football teams took to the field across three locations on Saturday 23rd August, with the weather having minimal impact on the synthetic fields. The 15A鈥檚 got things off to a great start with a win on penalties. Managing to fight back from a 2-1 deficit they were clinical in the shootout. The 2nd鈥檚 soon followed their lead with a strong 2-0 result, with the 13A鈥檚 closing out the day with a 1-0 win over St Pius College courtesy of some clever tactical coaching in the second half. Elsewhere, the 4th XI, 14E and 13G teams were victorious against higher ranking opponents. Showing great spirit, each team took their chances and captured victory.

ISA Rugby

The 鈥楩estival of ISA Rugby鈥� headed to Bathurst on 16th August for the inaugural ISA Rugby Semi Finals. With almost every ISA team playing, the feeling in the town over the weekend was electric. Regardless of the result, all players demonstrated heart on the field and managed the challenging travel across the mountains with resilience. Highlights on the day were the 16B鈥檚 narrow 20-19 win, the 15A鈥檚 last gasp 17-10 win and the 13A鈥檚 easily accounting for their opponents 40-17.

With the weather playing havoc last week, the ISA Rugby Grand Finals have been moved to Saturday 30th August. The event will still be held at St Gregory鈥檚 College, Campbelltown and we wish our 11 teams the best of luck as they take the field this weekend.

Girls Rugby 7鈥檚

The Rugby 7鈥檚 season began on Wednesday 27th August as 缅北强奸 hosted teams from St Luke鈥檚 College and Arndell for preseason fixtures. The afternoon of action began with a battle for pride between the Year 11 and 12 girls involved with this program. With no conversions taken, the results were based on tries:

缅北强奸 12, 5 vs 缅北强奸 11, 2
缅北强奸 0 vs St Luke鈥檚 College 3
缅北强奸 3 vs Arndell 3

This was a great start for the girls as their season quickly approaches in Term 4. Keep working hard in the gym and in the early morning sessions. You鈥檙e doing a terrific job to ensure you鈥檙e well prepared for the season ahead.

Team of the Week - 14B鈥檚 Football

It was easy to get caught up in other matches taking place on Grand Final day but the 14B鈥檚 quietly went about their business. With the game kicking off at 2.00pm, most thought that St Patrick College would easily account for their 缅北强奸 rivals. Thankfully, the 缅北强奸 team had different ideas. Coached by former 1st XI Football Captain, Jonathan Tsakos, the boys were terrific. They even overcame an early missed penalty in a tense match to prevail 2-0. As the fulltime whistle went and the boys celebrated, they ensured that they thanked their opponents, the referee and their supporters for the day. A great display of true character from some young Lasallians.

Winter Sport Presentations - Calendar Changes
Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, the 2025 Winter Sport presentations will be held on the following dates:

Wednesday 3rd September
6.00pm - Girls Sport - Miguel Lecture Theatre
7:30pm - Tennis - Miguel Lecture Theatre

Thursday 4th September
7.00pm - Rugby - CSC

Monday 8th September
7.00pm - Football - CSC

It is compulsory for players to attend their respective presentations in full winter uniform. Parents are also encouraged to attend and celebrate the 2025 season.

CIS Information

Families are reminded that if their child is an elite athlete in a particular sport and wishes to trial for a CIS team, they must reach out to the sports department to notify them of their interest. It is the responsibility of families to check the for information on the dates of trials and competition, ensuring their availability for all events.

Mr Murray Fisher
Head of Sport

Entertainment membership assists the College with 20% of funds supporting students.

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Due to the recent weather conditions, the P&F in consultation with the College, made the tough call to reschedule our sold out Golf Day to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved.

While the event was previously sold out, the change in date means a limited number of tickets have become available.

The new date is Friday 19th September 2025, at Lynwood Golf and Country Club. All the other details remain the same.

If you missed out the first time, this is your chance to join us for a fantastic day on the green.

Spots are expected to go quickly, so we recommend securing yours as soon as possible.


Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the 19th!

Ms Carina Morales
P&F President

Please find below the upcoming Uniform Shop roster.

Ms Suzanne Haskins
Uniform Shop Manager

Parenting teenagers in multicultural families brings unique challenges but also rewarding opportunities for growth. During Mental Health Month (October) there are several webinars on offer in various languages on the topic 'Parenting Teenagers in a Multicultural Context鈥�. 

Please see the links below:

Ms Helen Morris
Head of Counselling/Registered Psychologist