On Wednesday 25 May, some of our Year 9 students attended North Metropolitan TAFE’s East Perth campus to participate in the Year 9 Career Taster Program. Students who attended the Career Taster event experienced first-hand how technology is paving the way for a more productive workforce and the importance of team work and effective communication. […]
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In Week 4 of Term 2 the Careers team introduced 15 Year 10 students into the world of Building and Construction through the three day Try a Trade program at North Metro TAFE Balga Campus. Each day students had the opportunity to try their hand at a range of trades including bricklaying, plastering and tiling.
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On Friday 20 May 2022, the students and staff from St Josephs Education Support went to Jackadder Lake to compete in the ACC Inclusive Fun Run. I helped lead the warm-up and then me and the students did two laps of the lake with students from other schools. It was really tiring. After the run
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Coordinated by Department of Education, Career Conversations is a parent information session to learn more about talking to young people about pathways and opportunities. Come and hear: What industry wants from young people What opportunities are on offer Young people sharing their experiences Where to find accurate, up-to-date career information. Date and time Thursday 9
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Many courses have exams as part of their assessments. For some people, exams cause high levels of anxiety. Ideally, you should start preparing for your exams from day one. However, if you have not done this, it is not too late to develop successful study strategies. Good study habits take time to develop, and everyone
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Our Year 8 and 9 Boarders have been combining HaSS, Maths and Science to plant winter vegetables and herbs in the College garden. Students researched the cost and most appropriate herbs and vegetables to plant for winter conditions, then travelled to Bunnings to make their purchases. On Monday 16 May they spent the afternoon planting
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On Friday 13 May more than 80 students and staff set out on a 20 hour Relay for Life to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Year 11 students worked in small teams to ensure the College baton kept moving around the gym floor from Friday afternoon until Saturday lunch time. A small candlelight
May has seen a great deal of change. The relaxation of COVID-19 rules, chilly weather, and a greater recognition of the importance of community. This year began with staff, students, and parents all masked, and while we greeted one another or introduced ourselves for the first time, it was difficult to see someone else’s facial
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Our Year 11 and 12 ATAR Visual Art students participated in a Visual Arts Painting Workshop with guest artist Desiree Crossing on Monday 9 May. Specialising in portraiture, Desiree’s highly detailed oil paintings speak to classical painting traditions, whilst embodying an unmistakably modern spirit. She has exhibited locally and internationally and won awards for her
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On Monday 9 May during lunch, students participated in the 2022 Interhouse Cross Country event. The modified race provided students with an opportunity to compete for Champion Boy/Girl for their Year Group, as well as aim for selection for the ACC Cross Country Representative Squad for 2022. The weather was sensational and there was plenty
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The Year 9 Italian Class is currently participating in an exchange program with two high schools in Italy. These schools are the Istituto Maria Ausiliatrice in Torino (Turin) and Istituto Santa Marta in Firenze (Florence). On Wednesday the 30 March, the students had their first Teams meeting with their Italian e-pal from Turin and conversed
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Our College Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee needs you! The P&F currently have vacancies on the Family Support and Community Spirit Sub Committees. Some benefits of being involved your College P&F: It communicates to your children that you think education is important and that you support the school you have chosen for them to attend It
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On Friday 6 May our Year 11 Student Councillors spread a little sunshine in celebration of Mother’s Day by handing out flowers to Mums during school drop off. There were plenty of smiles through the car windows and our students enjoyed the opportunity to brighten a few mums days. Thank you to our amazing mums from the
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Our Year 7 Humanities and Social Sciences students have been learning about sustainable cities in their Geography lessons. To deepen their learning and understanding on this topic students worked in pairs using the computer game Minecraft to create sustainable cities. We developed our communication skills working collaboratively with our partners to demonstrate our understanding of what
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As part of the ASDAN Sports and Fitness course the Year 12 students of 2021 were involved in Kickability sessions run by Hayden Marchetto from the WA All Abilities Football Association. Graduates of the Class of 2021 William Brenssell (pictured left), Lewis Collins (middle) and Jackson Foskett showed a keen interest in the program and fast
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A reminder that the College Canteen is now serving our Winter Menu. There are plenty of hearty winter options available including: Sweet chilli wrap Butter chicken Pork riblet Chicken Kebab Mex Beef Nachos Hamburger & Salad Fried Rice Chicken Pasta Bake Chicken Burger & Salad Veg Spring Rolls All products are made or bought in fresh
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Students from Year 9 George Calverley and Adam Taylor, along with their Eastern Phantoms teammates took out the 2022 State Junior League Baseball Championship in April. The Eastern Phantoms are a selection of all-star players from Perth, Morley and Wembley clubs. At the end of the State tournament the team had outscored their opponents 101-4.
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A reminder that on Tuesday 26 April our staff will be conducting Parent Teacher Meetings online via Microsoft Teams. Teams is available on all computer and mobile phone devices and brands. Preparing for your meetings: All parents/teacher interviews will be Online Video Meetings and will be conducted through Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams is available on
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Dear families and friends of the College, As the term draws to a close, I reflect on the contrasting happenings within the College. There have been periods of joy and sadness, times of great hope and others of despair. This disparity of feelings would certainly have been apparent to the followers of Jesus during that
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The La Salle College P&F acknowledges the challenges faced by many families during Term 1 of this new school year. It has been unfortunate that, as a result of the restrictions placed on schools due to the current COVID-19 crisis, we haven’t been able to establish a ‘face to face’ presence. We would like to
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It has been great to see students making the most of the opportunities to use the iCentre even though we have had to put some limitations in place to restrict numbers. Our team are really looking forward to the time when we can have more students enjoying the iCentre facilities. A reminder that borrowing is
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Our Uniform Shop will be open from Tuesday 19 April through to Friday 22 April for our Year 7 families to book a winter uniform fitting. On Tuesday 26 April uniform fittings will be available for our Year 8-12 families. All bookings will be 15 minutes and are for one parent and one student only.
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There are a number of important College events happening in the the first few weeks of Term 2. More detailed information will be sent for each of these by email, for now, please mark these dates in your calendar. Term 2 starts Wednesday 27 April Online Parent Teacher Interviews Tuesday 26 April from 10.30 am
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A reminder that applications via early offer are now open. You can apply direct to each university by creating an account. If applying to Curtin, you will need to set up your TISC account using your student number and default password- first two letters of surname and DOB in eight digits. e.g. (da01012022). Please check
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A Lasallian school is more than just a curriculum, it’s a united community connected in values, in spirit and a common experience. Our Pastoral Care Groups have started a new reflection initiative this week We Are La Salle, sharing within their PCG what they love about being at the College and highlights from their
We have missed seeing our parents at the College this Term and we know it’s been a tough few weeks for our school community. We want to thank you all for your resilience, patience and understanding – working together has certainly made it easier. On Friday 8 April (last day of Term 1) between 7.30
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Our Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) team do an amazing job delivering dynamic and engaging real world content to all our students. Here are some highlights of their learning across year groups in Term 1, 2022. Mock Trials – Congratulations to our La Salle Lawsuits team who won their first round of Mock Trials against
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Here is the latest information from Murdoch University regarding online and in person tours and information nights: Open Nights: Murdoch University online and in person Open Nights are perfect for students who are deciding if University is for them or wanting to know more about their chosen course. Meet current students, academics, take a tour and more.
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Experiencing campus life is an important step in a students’ journey to university. Curtin University will now be holding their Undergrad Day on Sunday 1 May 2022. During the event, students, parents and teachers can get expert study advice, discover exciting career paths and take a guided campus tour. Students will get that valuable taste
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The Year 11 Religion and Life Course presents many opportunities for students to engage with the College’s Vision for Learning. Flexibility and engagement have been present in the newly revised Year 11 General Program. Last year the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints declared a new blessed: the Italian Catholic youth and computer programmer
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