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

in this issue

TERM 1 WEEK 6- COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

College Principal - “Creating Men of Excellence"

Associate Principal - "We Salute You Fuimaono Tuisasau"

Special Character - Ministry & Mission

Deputy of Curriculum

Deputy of Pastoral

ICT Academy

Assistant Principal - Academic Year 7/8

Farewell Mr Fuimaono Tuiasau

Literacy Centre

Swimming

Welcome to Lasalle

Year 13 Faith, Service & Special Character

Year 13 Sports & Well-Being

Young Enterprise - BizVenture Japan 2024

Mitmiti 2023

Careers & Gateway

Notices

Enrol Now

Contact Us

“creating men of excellence”

Mr Myles Hogarty

College Principal

One of our College learning goals this year is to create “Independent Learners.”

Young men who take ownership of their own education and work in partnership with their teachers and families to achieve excellence.

I have listed below some ways learned from experience and observations to ensure that your son learns self -management and will become an excellent young man..

Give your son a controlled freedom environment. The younger his Year level the more direct control you have on his activities, as he moves into the Senior school allow him more freedom, within of course the expected boundaries that society expects and values that match your family expectations and our Catholic, Lasallian ones.
Teach him about delayed gratification and how to control “needs” and not just wants. If his question is, “Can I have a new phone?”. The answer could be, “Get a part-time job and save up for one yourself by banking your money”. Young men need to learn the value of working steadily towards a goal, rather than being given whatever they ask for.

“I’m hungry now”. Answer, “Dinner will be at 6.00pm when all the family are at home and we can all sit down together”.

Introduce your son to the washing machine, the lawnmower, the vacuum cleaner and ensure that he knows exactly how to use these. Your son will then have no reason to arrive at school with a dirty Uniform or incorrect socks and your lawns will look tidy and his room will be clean.
Remind him often that the time to get things done is NOW not later! Boys are great at putting off things that need to be done straight away. How often do you hear young men say ,”Later”.

Ask to see your son’s Assessment Timeline for his work, does he need any equipment for school to help him with his studies, prioritise learning equipment over another Computer game ?

Remind him that there is no room in his life for a sense of “Entitlement” . The world doesn't owe him anything and his success in school and life will be based on the amount of hard work and perseverance that he applies to his study, sport, music and faith. In other words, his self-management of his life.
We regularly remind our young men that at De La Salle we don’t want quitters who give up at the first sign of difficulty, this is seen in boys who are not prepared for their daily life, hence the need for greater self-management and preparedness.
And as always, teach your son to Persevere in Prayer and reflect on his life on a daily basis. Allow him the chance for silent reflection to grow his heart and mind into a relationship with God.

‘Creating Great men”, isn't a simple recipe that can be found in a Report from some education expert. The task is achieved by surrounding young men with boundaries, routines and structures supported by good parents and teachers.

I encourage all parents to check the Weekly Note that is sent home electronically every Friday. This is an indication of your son’s engagement with his school work, his attitude and how well he is self- managing his education.

Thank you to the parents who are assisting with our summer sports teams you are reflecting our philosophy that at De La Salle we “Enrol the family”.

The school routines are very well settled, teaching and learning expectations are clear and the self- management mantra is repeated often.

I thank the huge number of parents who have attended our Parent Partnership meetings to work with the College and achieve another of our goals this year which is to strengthen our “Connected Community.”

God Bless

associate principal

Mr Dermot English

"We Salute You Fuimaono Tuiasau"

Today can only be about our great taonga Mr Fuimaono Taulauniu Norman Tuiasau who passed away yesterday. There will be a lot of remembering of the journey of the great Matai in the next few days by people across Auckland, New Zealand and the Pacific, as he made such a massive contribution everywhere he went and for a very long time. For the moment I want to comment on the photo on the front of our newsletter. If you look closely you will see that Fuimaono is wearing a gold signet ring that he had made late last year. The ring contains the full De La Salle School crest. This showed his deep commitment to De La Salle College. We held a memorial liturgy this morning with the whole school. I will finish with my final salutation.

"When there is trouble do I go and ask god to take it away from me? No I say this is where I'm supposed to be". That is what happened when Fuimaono received his diagnosis of terminal cancer, about 15 months ago. Right from the start he accepted it with an incredible grace.

Fuimaono Tuiasau, formally Norman Tuiasau. His title Tuiasau comes originally from Sapapali’i in Savai’i then migrated with the people to Leauva’a. There will be a lot of recounting of his life history in the next week or so. For today we are considering Fuimaono as a Lasallian. Its worth mentioning how he got to Lasalle. Fuimaono had his own Samoan church but decided at about the age of 60 to become a Catholic. He then did a degree in theology and then his teacher’s diploma. By the time he started teaching here he was 63 years old, when most people are wanting to retire. Having been a lawyer and a consultant he said he wanted to do something meaningful with his life, which was to teach Religious education to teenage boys. He was 65 when he became a fully registered teacher.

Fuimaono had humility- He hardly ever mentioned the epic exploits of his past. Many of you know that he was the chair of the Polynesian Panthers committee, but at the age of 17 or 18 he was sent to the US to meet with the Black Panther movement. He was also sent to East Germany to what was then the Soviet Empire, where no westerners would go. As a young man he was arrested many times as a protester for causes such as the Springbok Tour, Maori land rights and of course the dawn raids. He once told me a story that happened during the Dawn Raids. He went with a group at 4 o’clock in the morning to the private home of the Minister of Immigration at the time, woke him up and delivered to the minister a notice of deportation. He would never tell you that.

When I first met him I found out that he was a member of eight different community boards and three Trusts. He spent a huge amount of time helping the community.

He also had the humility to go through the struggle of learning to be a teacher. He didn’t find it easy in his first two years, but he stuck at it and he loved it.

He had momentum. Only three weeks ago he had set up a painting area on a veranda at the side of his house and was producing paintings, and still talking about how he wanted to go to Palestine. He always had a scheme or plan that he wanted to implement. It also meant he was fully involved at school. I had the joy of taking Fuimaono on trips to Mitimiti, which he loved, and to Wellington, where he literally was known well by about every 3rd person we met.

He had passion, for justice, for teaching, for his family, and for De La Salle. Sometimes this passion turned into full caps emails to staff about who had taken the HDMI cable from C2. It was usually me

Recently I was at his house and I was asking why he was making such an effort to keep coming in to school. He said it was because of the boys and their humour He told a story to demonstrate, where he was describing Jesus coming to the outside walls of Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week and how he asked the disciples to go in they would meet a man with a donkey who would lead them to an upper room and where they could make the preparations and he talked about how Jesus was celebrated at the start of the week and crucified at the end of the week. He then said a boy put up his hand and said oh Sir, and Fuimaono said have you got a question oh sir, what was the donkeys name! So he said for your homework find out the donkeys name. The next morning he asked his class about it and another boy put up his hand and said ‘Donald Trump’.

Another time I was at his house in December he showed me the ring that he had got made by a friend of his son. He had the school crest cast in gold so he could always wear it.

I had the great privilege of being able to visit Fuimaono on Wednesday in the hospice. He was not conscious but his breathing was still strong. His wife Philippa repeated to me what we already knew, - she said ‘ Fui loves that school, he just really loves De La Salle’.

For a man who has had so many adventures and become a legend himself, this was the place he wanted to be, this was the community he wanted to help. This is where he wanted to spend his last days. When he was getting much sicker we had to say to him that it would be best if he didn’t keep teaching. He agreed but said that he wanted to keep coming in to help the RE faculty with planning and preparation. He came in on the Friday of Athletics Day to do work, and had a small fall in the RE office, so Monday of last week, he came back in with a walking stick. Only three days later he went in to the hospice. When he had a choice, he chose to be here, right up till 3 days before he went to hospice care.

As is often the case after someone has died, it is very hard to do justice to who he was and what he contributed, but we can most certainly say that he was a man of Faith Service, Community and Excellence, who lived his life according to those values, along with his life-long battle to secure justice for all those who didn’t have it."

We salute you Fuimaono Tuiasau, father, husband, grandfather, teacher, a true matai, Warrior of justice and peace, and a true Lasallian.

special character

Assistant Principal Mission- Mrs Teuila Vaotuua

Dear Families

In this Lenten season we remember our poor and those who are struggling. We know that Jesus love for the poor was bold and boundless. Let us adopt seeing the poor through the eyes of Jesus, and with his heart and mind. Let us always be generous in our resolve to help the poor, for they are the ones who are dear to the Lord.

In week 8 we will be having our Caritas Lenten appeal in solidarity with our Catholic community to collect funds for our communities in need. Please give generously to this appeal when our students collect for the Caritas Lenten appeal by sending a donation with your son to help the needy.

Bible Study

It is encouraging to see our students come up with their own initiatives to engage more meaningfully with scriptures in this time of Lent. Our seniors have been holding Bible study in the Chapel with juniors for inspiration and to recall Jesus ministry and fundamental teachings.

Our Bible study sessions are every Wednesday in the chapel from 8am to 8:35am. We mainly target the year 7 and 8 boys for these sessions, but if other boys from different years want to come they can, our main focus is on our younger brothers though hopefully they become more comfortable with us seniors. We take turns leading these sessions within our portfolio, when we start getting comfortable and all of us have had turns leading we will branch out to other leaders if they want to take part in our sessions. We look to use this group as our lunchtime cleanups group as well hopefully in a few weeks time. Thank you to the other boys who help us out like Troy, David, Angelo and also Tony.

If your son is interested to know more information on this is a student led initiative, he can come along to the Lasallian Centre at lunchtime for more information from the Special Character prefects.

Our prefect team had “Praise and Pizza” with our Sisters from McAuley this week. Again a student led programme, with time for prayer, scripture, games and eating pizza! Thank you to Ms Langi from McAuley and prefect team for accepting the invitation to fellowship with our prefect team.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

by Bailey Ioane-Fuiava- Year 12 RE

Genesis 1:27 - ‘Humanity is the summit of creation, because God made us in his image.’ Human dignity is the foundation and central aspect of the church’s social teachings. This principle teaches us to understand that each of us was made in the image and likeness of God. We all have our own personal innate dignities freely bestowed unto us from God. As children of God, we are required to uphold the dignity of one another. ‘Every person, from the first moment of their life in the womb, has an inviolable dignity. Because all eternity God willed, loved, created, and redeemed them, and destined them for eternal happiness’ - YouCAT (280). This is also mentioned in Romans 12:9-18, where it states; ‘Love one another, contribute to the needs of others, live peaceably with all’. The idea that the dignity and life of humans is valued is significant within the church. The Gospel of Life encyclical, written by Pope John Paul II, introduces the church’s teaching regarding the sanctity and inviolability of human life. From contraception to natural causes of death, dealing with issues such as euthanasia, abortion, and capital punishment. Evangelium Vitae emphasizes the significance of family and the need to care for the sick and poor.

Live Jesus in our Hearts forever

curriculum

Deputy Principal Curriculum- Mr Phil Doyle

Scholar’s in the Spotlight

William Hu’akau 9FER - Outstanding work in English

William Hu’akau 9FER

William and the rest of 9J have been writing great stories in English with Mrs Shingade. A portion of William’s story is below.

BUMPER

by William Huakau 9J

In 2011, a story made headlines. The story of a, man named Johnny and his dog named Charlie. Charlie was the chubbiest and cutest dog and was loved by all of town. One sunny evening Johnny went to his backyard, filling his nostrils with clear, clean air but he was also expecting Charlie to be laying under a tree, but Charlie isn't there, Johnny looks all over the house turning it upside down causing havoc (CLASH CLASH).Johnny panics so he decides to ring the sheriff's office (RING RING) and let him know that Charlie has gone missing. The sheriff informs Johnny that he will let the town know of Charlies disappearance.

Hien Sun Shwe 8FEL - Outstanding work in Mathematics

Hien Sun with Mrs Felise

Hien Sun has been working on finding the recurring decimals for unit fractions with prime denominators in Mrs Felise’s class.

For example, 1/17 = 0.0588235294117647058823529411764705882352941176470588235294117647

A fraction that repeats after 16 digits!!!

Can you find the repeating or recurring decimal for 1/7?

pastoral

Deputy Principal- Mr Elton Charles

We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the progress of your child's academic journey. As we approach the midpoint of the term, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your active participation in our recent Home School Partnership meetings. Your presence and engagement have been invaluable, and we were pleased to see the engagement.

These partnership meetings serve as a vital bridge between home and school, providing an opportunity for us to collaborate on the education and well-being of your children. Your input, insights, and support are crucial in shaping the success of our students, and we truly appreciate your continued involvement.

As we continue through the term, we're delighted to report that our high attendance rates persist. Your commitment to ensuring your child's regular attendance not only supports their academic progress but also fosters a sense of responsibility and discipline that will serve them well in their future endeavours.

We'd like to take this opportunity to remind parents of the importance of punctuality. School starts promptly at 8:35 am each morning, and it is expected that students are in their classes by then. Developing a habit of punctuality is a valuable skill that you can help instil in your child, setting them up for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Additionally, we've noticed that while most students come to school with the correct uniform, there is room for improvement regarding footwear. We kindly remind parents that sandals with a strap around the ankle are preferred, as slip-in sandals are not permitted. While slip-in sandals may be a more inexpensive option, they do not adhere to our uniform policy.

Looking ahead, please begin preparing for the transition to the winter uniform at the start of Term 2. The uniform shop is open daily, and long trousers are available for purchase. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your child is properly attired in accordance with our uniform guidelines.

We are also aware that some families may be facing challenges in obtaining the required uniform. If you would like to sponsor a student in need of a uniform, please reach out to us by email at admin@delasalle.school.nz. Your generosity can make a significant difference in ensuring that every student could fully participate in our school community.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. Together, we can continue to nurture and empower our students to reach their full potential.

Celebrating International Women's Day

at De La Salle College

As we approach this Friday, March 8th, we have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate International Women's Day, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. At De La Salle College, we recognize and appreciate the incredible women who are part of our community.

Whether you're a student, teacher, staff member, parent, alumni, or connected to us in any way, we want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all the women associated with De La Salle College. Your strength, resilience, and dedication inspire us daily, and we are grateful for the positive impact you have on our community.

As we commemorate International Women's Day, let's reflect on the progress we've made towards gender equality and acknowledge the work that still lies ahead. Let's continue to support and uplift each other, creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

To all the remarkable women connected to De La Salle College, we wish you a Happy International Women's Day! Thank you for everything you do.

ICT academy

2024 Term 1 Holidays Computer Courses

Senior students have opportunities to do Computer Courses during school holidays at the Techtorium Institute of Technology in Newmarket.

Computer courses prepares students who are interested in understanding how Computers, Networks and Cloud Technologies work. Students study a range of Levels 2, 3 and 4 NCEA Computer Courses to get a real taste of what it’s like to study Computer Engineering at Tertiary Level.

Term 1 School Holidays Courses are listed below. All Course costs will be funded by the College. To enrol - please email singhj@delasalle.school.nz

Academic Year 7/8

Assistant Principal- Mr Herbert Tanuvasa

This week we had our first Year 7/8 Parent Partnership meeting for 2024. Various Year 7/8 staff spoke on these areas:

CORE SUBJECTS/INQUIRY SUBJECTS

Mr Tanuvasa

Reading, Writing and Maths are our core subjects and are done every day as it is imperative that students learn the fundamental skills needed heading into the senior school. Religious Education, Social Science, Science, Health, and Physical Education are our inquiry subjects where students are encouraged to explore and create. Students must have their own device for the inquiry subjects as they do their own research in class.

BYOD - HOMEWORK – TEAMS/MY MAHI/LEXILE/WRITERS TOOLBOX/MATHLETICS

Ms Felise

There is always online work the students can access for reading, writing and maths. Certificates are given at the end of each term to those who have completed various milestones with their online learning at home.

EOTC

Ms Tufuga

This term the Year 7s are having a sleepover in the MPC and the Year 8s are going on a Rotoroa Island trip.

SPORTS

Mr Brown

Well done to the boys who went to the South-West Zone softball tournament on Tuesday. We are now moving into Tag and next week we should have selected our team to go to the upcoming Tag tournament in Week 9. Year 8 rugby have started training with their coach and we are still looking for a coach for Year 7 rugby.

REPORTS – DLS CERTIFICATE

Mr Tanuvasa

We are trying to encourage your son to supplement his academic points for the end of year De La Salle Certificate with service and co-curricular points. Being involved in school sports or groups as well as doing service in the community will help push up your son’s points towards merit or excellence eligibility.

UNIFORM/BEHAVIOUR

Ms Tufuga

Well done to the boys so far with uniform keep it up! Also, it is good to see so many boys start the year well, showing respect to their teachers and visitors. Live Jesus in our hearts!

In Christ

farewell mr fuimaono tuiasau

Mr Fuimaono Tuiasau, 1954-2024

Greetings to you all

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of our valued staff member, colleague and dear friend Mr Fuimaono Tuiasau.

Fuimaono passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at the Mercy Hospice surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Please continue to keep Fuimaono and his family in your prayers.

Fuimaono started his teaching career with De La Salle in 2018 after having been a lawyer since 1983.

He brought a wonderful range of experiences to his teaching career and was always looking for ways to engage with his students and get their best from them, constantly challenging them to reach excellence in their education.

Fuimaono was a valued member of the College Religious Studies faculty and he brought both gravitas and humour to his work in that faculty and with all of the College teaching staff.

I will keep you all informed of his funeral arrangements as soon as we learn of these.

Eternal rest grant to him O Lord May perpetual light shine upon him May he rest in Peace

Amen

M.Hogarty

Principal

literacy centre

S W I M M I N G

by Aldric Quilantang

We are extremely lucky to have the opportunity to continue our free-swimming lessons at Papatoetoe pools. We are instructed on different swimming techniques, and how to survive in, on and under the water. This opportunity has been given to us by the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation. My brothers and I really enjoyed these lessons and are grateful for our wonderful swimming instructors. Below are some poems we have written about swimming.

welcome to lasalle

Mr Matthew Tasi- College Social Worker

Kia Ora and Talofa Lava, my name is Matthew Tasi, and I am the new social worker here at De La Salle College. I had the privilege of attending the college for a few years back in 2005-2007 before moving on, but its great to be back in a position where I’m able to serve students, their families, and my community. I have just completed my Bachelor of Social Work degree and plan on doing my masters in the future. As a social worker at De La Salle my goal is to help foster a supportive environment where students feel heard and understood, promoting mental health and emotional well-being through counselling and intervention strategies, collaborating with teachers and families to address academic and behavioural challenges, and cultivating a culture of empathy and respect. I aim to empower students to navigate their teenage years through faith, resilience, compassion, and a strong sense of community values.

Rugby or League supporter and what team- I like both, but if I had to choose one probably Rugby. As my dad’s always been involved with Marist/coaching. My team would be The Blues.
What is your favorite thing about working for De La Salle so far?- My favourite thing about working at De La Salle is working with the teachers and staff here. Although we may come from different backgrounds, we all have the shared goal of trying to empower our students to reach their full potential and to help them succeed in whatever path they choose.
Name someone you admire and why-I admire my parents for their unwavering dedication to each other and to our family, showing me the true meaning of commitment and love. Their selflessness and sacrifices have shaped me into the person I am today, and I am endlessly grateful for their guidance and support.

Year 13 Faith, Service and Special Character

Year 13 Faith, Service and Special Character initiative: Here is a link to a video which highlights what we do every Thursday morning

Our Bible study is more of a youth group than a Bible study. It’s a place for years 7 and 8 brothers to gain better understanding of our schools’ values, faith, service and community. We create a safe place through prayer, singing and reflection. Our younger brothers are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and be their true selves among their brothers. In our sessions we have icebreakers, bible verse reflecting, group discussions, skits and mini games involving biblical stories. We are also going to start doing lunchtime cleanups.

Caleb, JP and Jozanam- absent Anselm

The group is run by our Faith and Service portfolio team (Jozanam Emani, Anselm Nakaora, John-Paul Schmidt) also alongside our head boy (Troy Sanday) and any other boys from our Year 13 cohort. The reason behind this group is for our year 7 and 8 brothers to grow their relationship with God and to grow better relationships with boys they don’t know, especially with our seniors. We want them to feel welcomed into the school’s brotherhood and introduce them to what our school values are all about. We encourage them to Let Go and Let God take control.

Year 13 Sports & well-being

Athletics Day is a celebration of athletic talent, teamwork, and school pride rather than just a school function. A school tradition in which our four houses, Solomon (red), Mutien (blue), Benildus( Green), and Miguel (yellow) compete against each other in a range of activities and chants. Athletics Day is the climax of years of involvement and commitment to our school's athletic traditions for us as Year 13 students. The school is buzzing with excitement on this enjoyable day as students wear their house colors and are ready to show off their athletic talents to help their house win.

There are a range of activities to choose from, including sprints, long jump shot put, tug of war, and discus. In addition to a teacher-against-student relay race. Beyond only competition, Athletics Day is significant because it gives each house a sense of pride and belonging. For us, as Year 13 students, Athletics Day holds importance as it marks our final participation in this school event. Witnessing the brothers in their costumes and the chants they made was a memorable occasion, full of laughter and joy. It is our responsibility to ensure we continue with the house competitions at our school. To kick off some of our initiatives, we will be holding lunchtime house competitions. We have chosen to start with mentoring the year 7 and 8 students and holding house competitions with them. During the lunchtime house competitions, students will be split up into their houses and given a variety of events to compete in, including softball, basketball, tug of war, tag, and more. In which they compete for house points, to help their house win.

Young enterprise - BizVenture Japan 2024

by Mr M Jeremic- Head of Social Studies

Class of 2023 Old Boy and Young Enterprise National Prize Winner, Junior Tuiloma joined seven other students who recently returned from Tokyo, Japan embarking on BizVenture Japan 2024 programme sponsored by North Asia Ventre of Asia – Pacific Excellence. He had a wonderful opportunity to immersing himself in Japanese culture to further develop his entrepreneurial skills.

In the lead-up to the program’s Business Challenge in which the students were tasked to present business solutions aligned with one of three SDGs (SDG 1. No Poverty, SDG 3. Wellbeing, and SDG 5. Gender Equality), the group prepared for their business plan and pitch by visiting a number of businesses, participating in cultural activities, sight-seeing, and eating their way around Tokyo.

The group gained in-depth exposure to both New Zealand and Japanese Businesses in Tokyo, undertaking a diverse range of business visits to Cookie Time, Panasonic Centre, Edo Kieiko, Musashin Recycling Centre, New Zealand Embassy and the Supermarket Trade Show.

Well done, Junior for being an ambassador for De La Salle College and for being courageous and embracing opportunities offered by the Young Enterprise Programme.

MITIMITI 2023

careers & gateway

by Mr G Hobbs- Gateway & Trades Teacher

I would like to welcome Jaimee Marie as part of our Administration for the Careers, Trades and Gateway programmes. There is a lot of activity happening in the Careers room at present. There are a number of boys who are sitting their learners’ licenses, and to date most are successful in their sitting the test. In another six months they will be able to sit their restricted licences.

Strive and Ministry of Social Development are working with some of our students who are looking at their career paths. It is really important that by year 12 that our students start dreaming about their career aspirations. By year 13 it is hoped that the students have a clear pathway either into employment or further tertiary.

We are starting to work with our scholarship programmes and visits to Kings College, Auckland University, AUT and MIT are underway.

The Trades boys are doing really well at NZMA. We are now into week four of Trades and feedback from NZMA is very positive. The Trades group are also working hard with me and are about to sit their assessment. For their Career Plan Unit.

The Gateway programme is going extremely well at Warehouse and Countdown. All the students have been present and are doing an excellent job. There are two more times with their Gateway and then they sit their assessment. All of the young men are well prepared for their assessment.

The MacDonalds programme is about to begin. At least 20 boys had their Induction. Feedback from the MacDonalds tutor they were the best group she has worked with.

There are a number of other Gateway programmes about to begin with the year 13 students as well as more Forklift Licenses about to happen.

notices

Hospital Road will be down to one lane only

Until late March- Please plan your travel accordingly

Please be advised that from mid-next week, Downer will be carrying out intensive piling activity along the western side of Hospital Road (rail corridor side) as part of KiwiRail’s Middlemore Station upgrade works.

To ensure there is enough safe working space between the travelling public and our piling machinery, Hospital Road will be down to one lane only during the day controlled by a STOP-GO traffic operation until late March 2024.

As our works will result in traffic disruption for commuters we are requesting that you please share this information with your staff, students and parents.

Expect delays along Hospital Road.
Wed/Thurs 06/07 March to late March, Hospital Road will be down to one lane during the day (start date is dependant on delivery of plant and materials).
STOP-GO traffic control will be in place Monday to Friday from 7.30am to evening (times will vary as we cannot stop works until pile installation is complete for that day).
Western footpath will be closed (rail side of road) – eastern footpath remaining open. Safe crossing areas will be made available.
Both lanes and the western footpath will be returned for use along Hospital Road outside of working hours.
No impact to train services during works.
Please plan your journeys accordingly and use alternative route if possible.
Change school pick-up / drop off locations is possible.
Ambulances with flashing beacons will always have priority access through the site.

Here is the traffic management layout below.

LEFT signage along Hospital Road - expect delays; RIGHT example of piling rig that will be in operation

Please read the College Policy on Cell Phones here and we invite any feedback to this email address admin@delasalle.school.nz

Are you interested in cooking food for service hours?

Any student interested in service hours cooking food for a charity called Kura Kai? Check out their website HOME - Kura Kai Website. Meeting Wednesday March 13

"We also want to encourage the practice of manaakitanga in our rangatahi and teach them the value of “Caring for their Community”. We do this by asking them to look out for tāngata, whānau, kaumātua that need support within their community and to use Kura Kai as an offering to those they see in need.

Send an email to Mr Hawkins HawkinsA@delasalle.school.nz

Mr Hawkins

Bubblegum Mentoring & Tutoring 2024

This is an invitation to our upcoming Bubblegum mentoring and tutoring programme. This programme aims to provide academic support and host workshops that cater to enhancing the youth development, health and wellbeing of young people.

We understand that education plays a vital role in shaping the future, and we want to ensure that all young people have the support they need to succeed. Our mentors are passionate about educational and practical learning experiences and are dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential.

The MYSTORY mentoring and tutoring programme starts on Term 2, 29th of April, and will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm at the Bubblegum Youth Hub - 114 Alexander Crescent Otara. We have tailored the sessions for different year levels as follows:

Mondays Year 11-13 students.
Tuesdays Year 9-10.
Wednesdays Year 7-8 students.

To register interested young people from your schools, please see attached registration link. Or Once we receive the registrations, we will carefully match them with suitable mentors based on their interests.

https://forms.monday.com/forms/e382adba808bf6e8df790d495e550e9e?r=use1

Our workshops are carefully curated to address the different needs and interests of students. Please find attached flyer for further details on workshops that will be delivered to support the youth development, health, wellbeing, and academic needs of young people.

We look forward to welcoming your young people onboard. Please feel free to DM on instagram @bubblegum_southseas or reply via email bubblegum@southseas.org.nz if you have any questions.

The 2023 Lasallian magazine (year book) is ready for collection from the school office before and after school and during break times only. -Years 7, 8 & 9 can collect their magazine from the school fee office window -Years 10 & 11 can collect their magazine from the attendance office window -Years 12 & 13 can collect their magazine from the main office window magazine cover by Apoua Lilo- Class of 2023

Want to earn badges for service hours?- sign up here