Dear families and friends, welcome back to Term 2! A particularly warm welcome to our new families and staff who have joined our Lasallian community this term. The events of the last few weeks have certainly been challenging for all members in our community. I am aware that the uncertainties of this time can cause …
Dear parents and guardians, This morning Premier Mark McGowan announced that COVID-19 restrictions in the Perth metropolitan area and Peel region have changed and will remain in place until 12.00 am Saturday 8 May 2021. This announcement means there are new arrangements in place for our College effective Monday 3 May until 12.00am Saturday 8 …
Friday 30 April 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Yesterday evening Premier Mark McGowan announced that COVID-19 restrictions in the Perth metropolitan area and Peel region will be eased from 12.01am Saturday 1 May. Modified restrictions will remain in place until 12.01am on Saturday 8 May 2021. The easing of restrictions is very positive news for …
Year 12 general pathway students will complete their External Set Tasks by SCSA during weeks three to five in normal class time. There will be a home study day for all Year 11 and 12 students on Thursday 27 May in preparation for upcoming exams. All Year 11 and 12 ATAR students are required to …
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual online assessment for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. The assessments are undertaken nationwide, every year. …
On Tuesday 27 April at 10.45 am we held an ANZAC Day service by the entrance to our College to remember all those who served and continue to serve to protect our freedoms. It is important for our young people to recognise the history, and the contribution and sacrifice that our ANZAC’s made to defend …
26 April 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Today the Premier announced that the Perth and Peel lockdown will end as planned from 12.01am, Tuesday 27 April. A post-lockdown transition will be in place until 12.01am, Saturday 1 May 2021. It is important that as a community we continue to abide by ongoing State Government measures …
Dear parents and guardians, This afternoon our Premier Mark McGowan announced a three-day lockdown for Perth and Peel regions starting from midnight Friday 23 April 2021 until 12.01am Tuesday 27 April 2021. My hope is that the lockdown will not extend beyond this period. If it does, the College is ready to enact our Learning …
Our Year 12 ATAR Biology students are currently learning about Biotechnology. During week 1 of Term 2, the students investigated applications such as gel electrophoresis by completing practical experiments in class. Gel electrophoresis is a procedure used to separate molecules such as DNA by size. The separation of these molecules is achieved by placing them …
On the last day of Term 1 we held our Inter-house Cross Country event. This year’s event was a whole school event and was renamed Run Against MND (Motor Neuron Disease) to honour the late Mr Ben Reilly, a former teacher and Year Coordinator at the College for ten years. Both students and staff showed …
Class of 63’ students Roy Aveling, Paul Calleja and Ian Campbell are searching for class mates who served in the Vietnam War as part of a project called Remember Our Own (ROO). Principal Giovanna Fiume said the College’s historical links to the Vietnam War were becoming more known via alumni projects such as ROO. The …
On Wednesday 21 April (First day of Term 2) our Year 10 students participated in a ‘Making Connections’ activity run by our Year 10 Leader of Wellbeing Ms Lisa Walton. The theme for our year group is ‘Making Connections’. We recognise that for our students to make good personal and academic decisions they need to …
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre was host to the combined Junior and Open aged Australian Athletics Championships for able-bodied and para-athletes from 12 – 19 April 2021. Thousands of track and field athletes of all ages competed in the event including three students from La Salle College. Year 11 student Ash Candy competed in the …
Tickets are on sale for our College production of The Addams Family. The show is a “little creepy and a bit kooky” however you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable time! Shows will be held on: Thursday 6 May 7.00 pm Friday 7 May 7.00 pm Saturday 8 May 11.00 am Saturday 8 May 7.00 …
Aquatic Centre blessing Our College community recently came together for two important celebrations – our Easter Liturgy and the re-opening of our Aquatic Centre. Both events highlighted the importance of community and how much we can achieve when we do it together. On Wednesday 31 March 2021, our College Aquatic Centre was blessed by Deacon …
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A reminder that on Monday the 19 April our staff will be conducting virtual Parent Teacher Meetings using Microsoft Teams, which is available on all computer and mobile brands. Click here to download a summary of how to prepare for your meetings. Preparing for your meetings: Please have your meeting schedule printed or accessible for …
It’s that time of year again! Each year the College schedules formal photos to be taken of students and staff for use in the College Annual, on SEQTA and for parents and guardians to purchase. What do I need to do? During the last week of Term 1, each child was given an Academy Photography order form. Please fill …
Tickets are now on sale for our College production of The Addams Family New Musical. With less than six weeks to go, excitement is building among students and staff. The show is a “little creepy and a bit kooky” however you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable time! Shows will be held on the 6th, …
We are excited to announce our study learning sessions are on in Term 3. Led by our expert subject teachers, the sessions will run daily across Term 3 and aim to complement the learning that is already happening in the classroom. The sessions are available to all Year 7-12 students and will be held in …
Following on from the success of our Year 7 and 8 Homework Club we are excited to announce we are launching study sessions. Led by our expert subject teachers, the sessions will run daily across Term 2 and aim to complement the learning that is already happening in the classroom. The sessions are available to …
You will have received information by email about the College’s Online Parent and Guardian/Teacher Interviews scheduled for Monday 19th April from 10.30 am – 6.30 pm. The Interviews are a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with teacher/s to discuss your child’s learning progress as outlined in their Term 1 Interim Report. The Interim Report …
These images are from our Year 10 students participating in their Dance Musical Theatre Showcase assessment. Students learned a routine to Nicest Kids in Town from the musical Hairspray. They worked in groups to devise an additional minute of choreography that continued on from the the original narrative and style of the Nicest Kids in Town …
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for Relief Teachers to teach and support subjects from year 7 to 12. In particular, Teachers with a specialisation in English. To be successful, you will need: A current Working with Children Check The ability to support the ethos and the values of a Catholic College An exemplary …
Dear young people, please don’t be observers of life – get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, he immersed himself and I encourage you to immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did – Pope Francis, 2013. The reality of life at La Salle College is observable every day and over the …
Our Uniform Shop will be CLOSED during the first week of Term 1 April School Holidays. Commencing Monday 12 April, College families will be able to visit the Uniform Shop to purchase the Winter Uniform. To assist staff in managing this process each Year group has been allocated a specific day. Details are as follows: …
Cricket Match Report for Round 3 and 4 written by Zac Wareing Round 3: La Salle College V Darling Range Sports College This game was a blast against the Darling Range boys, congratulations to Mitchell Khan and Jerome on making their debuts. La Salle College sent Darling Range into bat first, the boys started off …
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Ms Pascoe’s Year 12 Psychology class went on an excursion to the Perth Zoo on Monday 15 March 2021. Throughout the day students were provided with an opportunity to observe specific animal behaviours that they will then discuss in class over the next few lessons, and apply to an upcoming assessment. The excursion provided students …
Ms Wheeler’s Year 12 ATAR English Class engaged in a Vertical Learning Collaborative Lesson on Friday 12 March 2021. Students were randomly grouped for differential learning and peer support experiences. This Term students have been learning about the contribution of persuasive texts to achieve maximum audience response. In this exercise they are applying this theory …
This week we launched Homework Club for our Year 7 and 8 students. Led by our Year 12 Academic Captains, this is their way of giving back to the school community and helping our youngest students grow and thrive. The homework sessions are designed to build student confidence with learning and managing subject workload pressures …
As a school of excellence guided by our Lasallian principles and Christian values, we celebrate our students’ individual needs and interests, empowering them to discover their unique potential. On Wednesday 3 March 2021, we celebrated our amazing 2020 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) high achievers at our College assembly. Led by our Principal Giovanna …
