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

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TERM 1 WEEK 10- COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

College Principal - “Achievements and Acknowledgements "

Associate Principal - "Emotional Control"

Special Character - Ministry & Mission

Deputy of Curriculum - Curriculum

Deputy of Pastoral - Pastoral

Academic Year 7/8

Literacy Centre

Shakespeare Globe Centre

History Trip to Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Ariki Leadership Event

2025 ASB Polyfest

1st XV Coaching Panel

Gateway & Careers

Notices

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Contact Us

“achievements and acknowledgement”

Mr Myles Hogarty

College Principal

Greetings,

We have had a wonderfully long and hot summer but the last week’s cooler temperatures and the change in Daylight saving are a sure reminder that we are heading into winter.

Over the last eleven weeks of this term we have had many achievements to celebrate and as our custom, to acknowledge which we do regularly on a whole College platform.

Thank you to those staff, students and families who selflessly give of their time and energy to ensure that these events and activities ‘happen’ in our school and community.

When I reflect on all the outstanding events and activities that are offered to our young men over the term , the Gospel verse of John sums it up well.

“I have come that they may have life– and life to the full.” (John 10:10)
  • The focus by all staff on effective, quality teaching and the high engagement levels of our young men in class and in Education outside the Classroom.
  • The rich and reflective opportunities for prayer and celebration of our Catholic and Lasallian traditions at our Dedication Day Mass, Ash Wednesday, Retreats, Liturgy, the Angelus and Daily Prayer.
  • The generosity of staff, parents and Old Boys in the organisation and running of College sports activities, Debating, Mentoring and Careers advice.
  • The outstanding preparation and performances of our Samoan, Tongan and Niuean Cultural groups at Polyfest, due to the hours of selfless work from Staff, Tutors and Parents.
  • The outdoor Camp experiences for our Years 7 and 10 this term giving our young men a taste of a different environment and challenging them to step outside their comfort zone.
  • The high attendance rate (90%) of parents at our Parent-Teacher -Student Academic Counselling days. The testament to the mantra that at “De La Salle we enrol the family.”
  • The outstanding efforts by large groups of boys who have performed Service hours at locally held Community events
  • The growing number of students who have registered for Summer and Winter sports representing their College.
  • The after-school Academic tuition programmes that have been offered by our College Faculties looking to support and raise achievement levels in our young men.
  • The many tasks performed by our parents on a daily basis for the benefit of their sons and overall community.

To all the Staff, parents and young men of the College I thank you for your contributions to the College, we have much to be thankful for.

I wish you all a blessed Holy Week and Easter, a time to reflect on the sacrifices that Christ made for us and an opportunity to strengthen our faith in the hope that the resurrection of Christ offers us

God Bless

associate principal

Mr Dermot English

EMOTIONAL CONTROL

I was speaking with an old-boy from 15 or so years ago and I asked him how he had managed to get his life together after a lot of challenges. He said ‘In the last of my 4 prisons I went on a course about how to express my feelings’. Before that he had nothing in between silence and blind rage, which is how he ended up serving 5 years. Having the skills to say how you are feeling is a hugely important part of maintaining emotional control. Words hit harder than fists, and they also heal much more effectively than rage does.

All the work we do in school and that parents do in families can be undone by a moment of loss of emotional control. There are a lot of reasons for a young man to get angry, and life will continue to provide them, so it’s incredibly important that our young men learn some strategies for emotional control. Every major relationship in their lives depends on it. Whether we want to be or not, we are their role models. What we do they will do.

special character

Assistant Principal Mission- Mrs Teuila Vaotuua

Dear families,

Our Founder wrote, "Union in a community is a precious gem, which is why the Lord so often recommended it to His apostles before He died. If we lose this, we lose everything. Preserve it with care, therefore, if you want your community to survive." Meditations 91.2.

Prayer Vigil for founders Anniversary

On Monday the Chapel doors were opened at 6am by the Brothers community to start a 12hr prayer vigil to commemorate the anniversary of the death of St John Baptist De La Salle.

Each hour was led by a different group within our community including the BOT, old boys, staff and all year levels, and closed by our year 13 cohort at 6pm.

Thank you to all those who contributed time and efforts to prayer and reflection during the 12 hour vigil. This was an inaugural landmark event, thank you to Mr Anderton who came up with this idea.

Heritage for year 12s

Thank you to Year 12 Dean Mr Joynt who took a group of year 12 students to John Paul College in Rotorua on Monday for a combined leadership programme with JPC and FDMC. The boys had a great time learning about the story of our founder and engaged in fellowship with our brother schools.

St Peters College Praise and Pizza for year 13 leaders

by Tony Ulberg

On Wednesday St Peter’s College held a networking event called Pizza and Praise for All Catholic Schools in Auckland to create a bond that will not only work for this year but also for the future. This Pizza and Praise was a way for all Catholic Schools to come together especially as leaders in our schools to share ideas and create a relationship for future events.

It is evident that we as Catholic Schools have a lot in common but we haven’t found a proper or reliable platform to connect and support each other. So this Pizza and Praise was the key to the door for us students to express and share our thoughts and experiences as leaders and how we can benefit each other as individuals , schools and a Catholic Community.

Stations of the Cross

During Lent our Campus Minister Mr Anthony Ngan Woo held Stations of the Cross and praying of the Rosary in the Chapel with our Year 7 & 8’s. For our final liturgy today in the MPC, Ms Kuresa’s class together with James Fidow (11UFI) and Taye Kyd (8TAG) led our school community in the Stations of the Cross.

Thank you to Mr Williams-Folau, Cyrus and Tony for the music and Mr Ngan Woo and Ms Kuresa for preparing the boys. It was a beautiful moment to reflect on the journey of the cross, and how we honour Christ’s sacrifice in our lives today.

Wishing you all a blessed Holy Week ahead and holiday break.

Live Jesus in our Hearts forever

curriculum

Deputy Principal Curriculum- Mr Phil Doyle

De La Salle College offers a broad curriculum to all students. Students in Year 7 – 9 all started new modules in either Art, Drama. Music and Te Reo Māori this week. This gives us an opportunity to celebrate Excellence from the Term one groups who have just completed the class.

Scholars in the Spotlight

Congratulations to Kalolo Te’o Vitolio 9SAI in Year 9 Drama for his outstanding short dramatic performance. Kalolo is pictured here with Mr Grant Waugh.

Kalolo Te’o Vitolio- 9SAI

Congratulations to OJ Lauano 9DKM and Israel Tony 9RUN in Year 9 Music. OJ and Israel showed determination and perseverance resulting in some sweet sounds in Music across the term. Here they are pictured with Mr Siosaia Williams-Folau

Mr Siosaia Williams-Folau pictured with OJ Lauano 9DKM and Israel Tony 9RUN

Check out the outstanding work of Aldric Quilantang 9SAI from Miss Phillip’s Year 9 Art class and Joesiah Emanuela 9JOH from Mr Tan's class

Joesiah Emanuela's art work

Tino pai rawa Marvin Kaetau 9JOH, Autaia koe. Our Scholar in the Spotlight in Te Reo Māori, Marvin

Marvin Kaetau- 9JOH

Literacy and Numeracy Common Assessment tasks

With the Literacy and Numeracy CAA’s being Digital Assessments, the holidays are a good time to check that the boys have access to a laptop. If they need to borrow a school device. Please make contact with your son’s homerrom teacher at the start of term 2. It is also a good time to check that the students are able to log in to NZQA. Students are making good progress with their NZQA logins. Please ask your son to show you his login.

The holidays are also a good time to keep the practice going. Teachers have been saying all term “10 minutes a day will prepare us for the CAA” For the boys in Year 10 and 11 [and 12 and 13] enrolled in the CAA, practice can be as easy as reading a short text together with you [ in only has to be a text of no more than 200 words, an advert, a scripture passage, …] and then asking them some questions about what it means. For writing it could be writing an email or letter to a family member, writing a reflection on their term. Getting your son to read what they have written, and edit is key.

Mr Alex Lin

There is also help available online. Two of the resources have been developed by our very own Mr Alex Lin.

These links will be sent directly to students as well.

End of Term updates

Look out for your son’s end of term Weekly Note. Year 7 – 10 students can also track their De La Salle Certificate progress. A good guide for a Year 7 to 10 student is around 20+ points towards their target.

Year 11 -13 students can also get an update about their NCEA progress on both the KAMAR Parent Portal and on the NZQA website. Year 11 - 13 students on track should also hope to have achieved around 15 - 20 credits towards a total of 60 credits for NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3.

Remember students require 60 + credits at each level and meet the 10 credit Literacy and 10 credit Numeracy Requirements

Attached is another copy of the NCEA Guide

The guide to NCEA contains lots of useful information about the basics of NCEA, assessments, endorsements. University Entrance (UE) and much more.

We can also read the Guide to NCEA in our languages

Guide to NCEA - te reo Māori [PDF, 5.4 MB]

Guide to NCEA - English [PDF, 6.4 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Cook Islands Māori [PDF, 3.2 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Fijian [PDF, 3.3 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Kiribati [PDF, 3.5 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Niuean [PDF, 3.5 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Samoan [PDF, 3.4 MB]

Guide to NCEA - Tongan [PDF, 3.5 MB]

pastoral

Deputy Principal- Mr Elton Charles

Pastoral Care in Action

Growing Independent and Resilient Learners

At De La Salle College, pastoral care is more than just checking in with students—it's about guiding young men to take ownership of their choices, develop self-management, and grow into resilient and responsible individuals. As we move through the school year, it's timely to reflect on the goals we set at the start of the year and how we are continuing to work towards them each day.

Goal Setting and Ongoing Reflection

At the beginning of the year, homeroom teachers supported students to set personal and academic goals. These weren’t one-off activities, but the beginning of a journey. Through regular weekly reflections and goal reviews, students are encouraged to look back on their progress, celebrate what’s going well, and make realistic plans for improvement. Discussions with teachers and whānau around these goals have helped keep students accountable and supported.

Time Management and Punctuality

One key focus this year has been building time management skills—starting with something as simple, but important, as being on time. Homeroom teachers have consistently followed up on lateness, helping students understand that punctuality is not just a school rule, but a life skill. These conversations aim to build better habits and ensure students start each day prepared and connected.

Owning Mistakes and Understanding Consequences

We believe that independence comes with responsibility. When students make mistakes—whether it's poor behaviour, missing deadlines, or making the wrong choices—we support them to take ownership. Conversations are held not just to address the issue, but to help students understand how their actions impact others and what they can do differently next time. Accepting consequences with maturity is a key part of our pastoral care approach.

Building Resilience and Problem-Solving Skills

Students are learning that challenges are a part of life—and it’s how we respond that builds character. Our peer mediation programme, reflective discussions, and support structures encourage students to work through problems, not avoid them. Whether it’s resolving issues with classmates or managing academic pressure, students are coached to find constructive solutions and grow from the experience.

Weekly Reflections and Communication

Each week, students are guided to reflect on their performance and behaviour using the school’s weekly notes system. These notes provide a valuable snapshot of how they’re tracking in class and in their wider responsibilities. Teachers and parents often follow up on these reflections, helping reinforce the home-school partnership that underpins strong pastoral care.

As homeroom teachers, we continue to evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts—checking in regularly, adjusting where needed, and staying committed to supporting our young men to grow into the best versions of themselves. It’s a journey we are proud to walk with them.

Academic Year 7/8

Assistant Principal- Mr Herbert Tanuvasa

Kia ora Lasallian whanau,

Term 1 has been a fantastic start to the year for our Year 7 and 8 students. We’ve seen great enthusiasm for learning, steady progress in academic achievement, and a strong sense of community starting to form. However, even though the future looks amazing, I cannot write this end of term report without acknowledging the passing of loved ones recently amongst our extended De La Salle community. As a community we continue to acknowledge the passing of our student, Lil Bouvalu in our thoughts and prayers.

Happy 17 birthday Lil-Bouvalu Lyden

This term, we focused on settling the boys into new routines, building relationships, and setting high expectations across all areas of school life. Our teachers have worked hard to deliver lessons that are engaging and aligned with our updated curriculum. We’ve also introduced new systems for tracking progress so we can support every learner effectively. The Government has been redefining the curriculum and our team are ahead of the curve responding to these changes.

In addition to classroom learning, our boys have taken part in lunchtime academic clubs like Enviro Group, Choir, Music lessons, Soccer, Wrestling and Tag/Rugby House games. These give students a chance to explore their interests and build confidence outside the classroom.

It’s been important to us to maintain our Lasallian values of faith, service, community, and excellence. This has been reflected in how the boys conduct themselves, how they serve others, and how they support one another inside and outside the classroom. We honoured our students who displayed these values in our “Man of Courage” assembly.

Next term we start off on the first day with VR activities and on the second day we go straight into Year 8 “Camp Brotherhood”! Sorry but I will talk about the exciting things of Term 2 in our next newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support. We’re proud of the progress our young men are making and look forward to an even stronger Term 2.

In Christ

literacy centre

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand

South and East Auckland Competiton

by Daniel Dublin- 11UAL

The William Shakespeare festival was an amazing and wonderful experience for me because I met actors who knew what they were doing, shocked the audience by lifting one of my mates up, got confused by a few words that the other actors had said, and I even made a friend while rehearsing one of our fights minutes before we were called for our scene.

Another thing that I had experienced was the joy that the audience felt during other acts and my act. Although it was supposedly meant to be about 12–14 of us, a few others had to leave the group for personal reasons, so it left only me and five other people.

Being on the stage was extremely fun and chaotic, one person forgot his lines and I had to be involved in three fighting scenes. I really loved how being on stage gave me an adrenaline rush and I also loved how I improvised certain scenes. One thing I disliked was that the lighting team cut our final fight short by accident.

I personally liked the Macbeth acts because they were the only one that I understood, even if it was a little bit. I loved how one group had these people wearing full black and a mask. There was another group I liked which was a modern version of one of Shakespeare’s plays, I couldn’t remember the name, but I was really invested.

Another thing I liked that Mr. Waugh added to our final fight scene was that he asked for the lights to go red and slowly dimmer as the fight progressed, I think it added a charm and intensity to the fight, even if some people weren’t able to see my face very clearly.

Many thanks to our team of Daniel Dublin, Christian Lene, Dwayne Poloie, Lazarus and Jairus Sa’u and Tu’i Tongotongo that represented De La Salle so well. Well done boys, you did us all proud

Mr Waugh

history trip to waitangi treaty grounds

by Elijah Tia 13JMA and Bonaventure Lipa-Patau 13DRO

On Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd March, myself and 11 other students were given the opportunity to go on a trip to the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds as a part of our History Internal which focuses on the history of Aotearoa (New Zealand).

After a series of unfortunate events, and technical difficulties, we went on a 4-hour drive to Paihia where we were able to visit the Treaty of Waitangi Museum, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Kemp House as well as the Stone Store which holds many prized possessions of the sailors from Great Britain to Aotearoa. We were able to see how the Europeans converted Māori to Christianity through the many different methods such as through the translation of Bibles into Te Reo Māori (Te Paipera Tapu) and other means. We also got to admire New Zealand's longest surviving church on the hell hole of the pacific, the nickname for historical township of Russell. We were also able to explore the Kerikeri Mission House which was the residency of many of the first settlers and Hongi Hika. The Kerikeri Mission House is New Zealand's oldest standing building, and an important remnant of early contact between Māori and Pakeha. Also known as 'Kemp House', it was erected in 1821-1822 by the London-based Church Missionary Society (CMS), which had been formed to provide indigenous peoples with religious and practical education. Our class learnt what happened during that important historical period and the trading system between Māori's and the British at the time. We also learned about increasing tensions between them culminating in the Northland land war. At the end of the trip, we visited one of the war sites at Ruapekapeka Pa. We did 700 meters hike to see the highest point at the location where the Māori Pa was located and its surrounding defense.

Overall, this trip was very informative, and we were able to gain a lot of useful knowledge and learn more about our country’s history; the good and the bad. We would like to thank Ms. Gutschlag for giving us the opportunity and Mr. Stowers-Tualega for assisting in driving us to and from Paihia as well as Mr. Jeremic for helping to organize the trip as a whole.

Ariki Leadership Event

Year 11 Health Science Academy

by Noah Mati and TL Iosua (Yr 11 HSA students)

Wednesday 9 April 2025, 19 Year 11 students had the privilege of attending the Health Science Academy Ariki Leadership Event at Papatoetoe Seventh-day Adventist Church. This inspiring initiative brought together students from various schools including Tangaroa College, Mt Albert Grammar, Manurewa High School, and Onehunga High School, creating a valuable space for collaboration, leadership development, and cultural reflection.

The event encouraged Pasifika students to explore opportunities in the health sector—an area where Pasifika representation remains limited—while also embracing the importance of identity, community, and family. Students engaged in workshops and discussions that explored what shapes us, the qualities of a good leader, and how our unique cultural values can contribute meaningfully to the health workforce. Students also took part in fun, team-based challenges that helped build communication and confidence. What stood out most for me was the strong focus on identity and culture.

The team from Health NZ Te Whatu Ora highlighted the importance of understanding our roots and how our cultural background can guide and support us throughout our journey in the Academy. They reminded us to reflect on our ‘why’— the driving force behind our aspirations —and to honor the sacrifices our parents and ancestors made for us. This message was both grounding and motivating as we look ahead to the future. We thank the PHSA team and the Science Department for making this opportunity possible.

2025 ASB Polyfest

Niue group- 1st Overall

Samoan group- 2nd Overall, all boys school

Tongan group- 2nd Taufakaniua

Toa La Salle - 1st Overall Niue Stage

Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana and Greetings to all. My name is Luka Moetu and last week Saturday on the 5th of April , I was given the opportunity to represent my school on the Niue stage as one of the six leaders that were named. With all thanks to God, we managed to come first and take out the Niue stage, by coming first in three categories out of five. We also came 1st in; All Boys school, Overall Effort, 2nd in Senior Speech competition, 2nd for male leader and most importantly named the Champion School for the Niue Stage in 2025, the 50th Jubilee of the ASB PolyFest!! This wouldn’t have been possible without all the hard work we put into our group for the last 9-10 weeks along with the support from our families , the old boys, helpers etc. Big thank you to Mr Rex and Mrs Hay for tutoring our group and all praise to God for guiding us to 1st place

Luka Moetu-Young 13HUR

Fakalofa lahi atu kia mautolu oti, Faka mua, fakaue ke he Matua he lagi, ha koe haana fakaalofanoa, ati maeke a tautolu ke moui ke he lalolagi nei. Thanks to our tutor Mr .Johnny Rex and Mrs Lynette Hay for taking the Niuean group 2025. There were quite a few times where sir could have quit on the group, but he stayed and we did it in the end. Although we had a few ups and down the journey was a longing and fun, I’m proud of all the boys that stayed and didn’t quit on the group. When we had practice sometimes we would do well & then the next practice we wouldn't do so well. The biggest setback for us was not paying attention, but in the end we made it to where we wanted to be. However, in the end all the hard work was put on stage and we ended up coming away with the win. The experience was irreplaceable seeing how big the crowd was when I was saying my speech, this was new to me as I haven’t performed in front of a crowd that big. What was even better was that we came first place overall winning over all sixteen schools that participated!!

Leonidus Ikitule 13WFO

Mr Ufi, Mr Hogarty, Mr Rex and Mr Endemann

2025 ASB Polyfest would not have been possible for our De La Salle students without these three gentlemen- Mr Rex, Mr Ufi and Mr Endemann.

For the endless hours giving of your time, for the life lessons learned and the memories made, we thank you 🙏🏽

Thank you also to the choreographers, the drummers, the musicians (including the bag pipes), the lunch makers and all the parents for your support day in and day out.

1st XV Coaching panel

A Good Coach can change a game; a Great Coach can change a Life
  • Head Coach: Ben Masoe
  • Forwards Coach: Fa’atiga Lemalu
  • Backs Coach: Patrick Masoe
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Johnnie Timu
  • Manager: Mr Johnny Richmond-Rex
L-R Head coach: Ben Masoe and Manager: Mr Johnny Richmond-Rex

“The 1st XV Coaching panel of 2025 is made up exclusively of old boys. They have all been great players in their own right. Johnnie Timu and Faatiga Lemalu both played 1st XV in their time at the college. Faatiga was the captain of the 2007 finals team who narrowly lost to the opposition at Eden Park. Faatiga had a distinguished career in Japan, playing franchise rugby and for the ‘Sunwolves’ in the Super Rugby competition. Patrick Masoe captained the Bombay RFC when they won the Counties Manukau club competition (a few times), a side that Ben coached. Patrick also played for the Counties Manukau Steelers team. Our Head Coach Ben Masoe had a long and distinguished career, playing for and captaining the Papatoetoe premier men’s team, who were finalists in the Auckland Gallagher shield. Both Ben and Faatiga had the honour of playing for their country of origin, the mighty Manu Samoa team.

L-R Backs coach: Patrick Masoe and Forwards coach: Fa'atiga Lemalu
Strength & Conditioning coach: Mr Johnnie Timu

The common factor here is that all the coaching/management panel are proud La Salle old boys and are passionate rugby men, who are keen to put De La Salle’s 1st XV (and rugby in general) back on the map, where we truly belong! The squad this year is very young and quite inexperienced, with only six players coming back from last year’s squad. However, the team will be fit, strong and always competitive. They will continue to “fight the good fight of faith”…!!!

gateway & careers

Careers, Trades and Gateway Programme Update – Term 1

Careers Department Report – Term 1, 2025

The Careers Department has had a strong and focused start to the year, with students actively engaging in a range of career pathways, preparation programs, and support initiatives aimed at ensuring their transition beyond school is well-supported and successful.

Scholarships and Tertiary Preparation

Our senior students are working exceptionally hard on their scholarship applications. Several Year 13 students are currently applying for competitive opportunities including the First Foundation Scholarship, Māori Education Trust Scholarships, and University of Otago Entrance Scholarships. These applications not only provide financial support but also open doors to mentorship, leadership development, and long-term academic success.

Licensing and Vocational Training

A number of our students have been supported through the process of gaining their Learner’s and Restricted Driver Licences. This is a key component of employability, particularly for those looking to enter trades or transport-related industries.

In addition, students have had opportunities to earn practical industry-recognised qualifications such as the Forklift Operator Certificate, improving their readiness for work in warehousing, logistics, and other manual trades.

Year 13 Development Programme

Year 13 students have also been engaging in a range of personal and career development workshops. Key focus areas include:

  • Financial Literacy – helping students understand budgeting, savings, and managing money responsibly.
  • Employment Skills – including CV writing, interview techniques, and job application support.
  • Transition to Tertiary – support with applications, course selection, and student life preparation for university or trades training.
  • Mental Wellbeing – workshops and mentoring that build resilience, emotional intelligence, and tools for managing stress during a critical time in their schooling.

We are proud of the commitment and growth shown by our students so far this year, and we will continue to support them in every step toward their future careers.

TRADES AND GATEWAY

Our Trades students have successfully completed Term 1 at NZMA, with the majority showing excellent attendance and strong engagement. Feedback from the students has been overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding the practical aspects of the programme, which they are thoroughly enjoying. Each student has completed their Career Plan unit and is now awaiting assessment results. A highlight of the term was the two-day Health and Safety workshop delivered by Mark Taylor, which provided essential industry knowledge and hands-on learning.

In the Gateway programme, we have just completed a very successful Countdown work experience initiative. Students were placed in various Countdown stores, where they had the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a busy retail environment. Store managers across all locations spoke very highly of our students’ attitude and performance. Many stores have requested CVs for part-time employment consideration.

The McDonald’s Gateway programme is also progressing well with our Year 11 students. Most are now in Week 4 of the programme and are expected to complete it early next term.

We’ve also received wonderful feedback from families, highlighting the value of these opportunities:

Parents Thoughts

“Thank you so much for the opportunity my son got these past few weeks for Countdown.”
“Good evening Grant, my apologies for the late response but thank you so much for your support and encouragement to the boys during their work experience. We appreciate everything in any way to help them achieve their credits. Thank you and God bless.”
“Hi Mr Hobbs. I have spoken to my son and he said it was a good experience but tiring. He cooked fries and helped deliver the orders for drive-thru customers.”

Looking ahead to Term 2, our Year 13 students will be encouraged to undertake work experience placements in industries where they may be seeking future employment. For those already working part-time, there is an opportunity to complete a Level 3 unit standard while continuing their paid employment after school and on weekends.

We are grateful for the ongoing support from GRIP NZ, who are playing a key role in helping us secure work placements at Countdown and other partner organisations. Year 13 students will be involved in work experience placements across a range of industries including Woolworths, Pak’nSave, New World, Four Square, Bunnings, cafes, Auckland Airport, and more.

A special mention goes to Year 13 student Cole, who recently completed a two-week intensive work experience at Auckland Airport. His outstanding performance has opened up exciting opportunities for part-time employment at the Airport.

A big thank you to our Senior Leadership Team, Deans, and Teachers for their ongoing support of the Trades and Gateway programmes. Your encouragement and guidance continue to make a real difference in the lives of our young men.

Finally The Careers and Gateway Department send our love and prayers to Mrs Tufosa Emani and family on the passing of her dear mother. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.

notices

Farewell to Mrs Elizabeth Wilkins After 13 years of dedicated service to our college, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Mrs Elizabeth Wilkins. Elizabeth joined us as an English teacher and Assistant Head of Faculty, quickly establishing herself as a passionate educator and valued colleague. Her journey here has been one of continuous growth and impact—most notably in her role as our school SENCO, where she became a pillar of support for students with learning needs. Her involvement in pastoral care further highlighted what many of us already knew—Elizabeth is a team player with a heart for service. Her genuine care for students, especially those who often needed a champion in their corner, made her an exceptional presence in our community. Her insights, empathy, and quiet strength will be deeply missed. We are undoubtedly poorer without her, but we know that wherever her next journey takes her, she will continue to make a difference. We wish Elizabeth every blessing and success in the path ahead. Thank you for everything
Turn Your Old Laptop into a Chromebook! Do you have an old Windows laptop that still turns on but is running slow? Mr. Lin can turn it into a Chromebook — perfect for schoolwork and online learning. Important: The laptop must turn on and the screen must work. All files will be deleted, so back up anything important. I cannot fix broken laptops. We cannot trade or swap laptops. Interested? Email Mr. Lin at LinA@delasalle.school.nz Let’s reduce waste and support learning! This upcycling initiative will restart in Term 2. Mr Lin
To VIEW and PURCHASE the 2025 Photographs Click on this link: https://photolifeonline.co.nz/ordering/access Alternatively, you can go to the PhotoLife website to order your photos www.photolife.co.nz 2. Enter your unique Access Key Code emailed to families 3. Choose the photo category to view your child’s photos. 4. Please note FREE DELIVERY BACK TO SCHOOL ends at midnight on SUNDAY 20 APRIL 2025. For any queries, please contact : enquiries@photolife.co.nz
Please join us for a mother/son breakfast at 7.00-8.00am, Friday 9 May. We have a limit of 400 tickets, to be paid by cash or eftpos at the school office. Cost is $10 per person eg one ticket for mum and one ticket for son. We’re looking forward to this event and hosting a large gathering of mothers to celebrate bonds shared with their sons. Get in before all the tickets are sold! God Bless Mr Dermot English, Associate Principal
Congratulations to these DLS boys named in NZ U18 American Football wider squad
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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

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Phone: +649 276 4319 ext 816

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