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|name = De La Salle College
|name = De La Salle
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|motto = {{lang-la|Bonum Certamen Certa}}<br />"Fight The Good Fight of Faith"
|motto = {{langx|la|Bonum Certamen Certa}}
|motto_translation = Fight The Good Fight of Faith
|type = State: Integrated, Gender Single Sex-Boys School, Secondary (Year 7–13)
|type = State integrated, single-sex boys' secondary school (years 7–13)
|established = 1953; {{years ago|1953}} years ago
|established = 1953; {{years ago|1953}} years ago
|address = 81 Gray Avenue,<br />[[Mangere East]],<br />Auckland,<br />New Zealand
|address = 81 Gray Avenue,<br />[[Māngere East]],<br />Auckland,<br />New Zealand
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|principal = Mr Myles Hogarty
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'''De La Salle College''' is an integrated Catholic secondary boys' school in the south of [[Auckland]], New Zealand. Established in 1953 by the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools|De La Salle Brothers]], it continues to educate young men in the Catholic faith and Christian values. In New Zealand there are two schools along with De La Salle College established by the Brothers in New Zealand. [[Francis Douglas Memorial College]] in New Plymouth and [[John Paul College, Rotorua|John Paul College]] in Rotorua. Students are encouraged to develop every aspect of their person and a strong emphasis is placed on excellence in academic study, cultural pride and sporting ability.<ref name="New Zealand Herald, 11.02.2008, p. 11.">Martha McKenzie-Minifie, "School's secret of success revealed: Praised by PM, De La Salle's exam results belie its low decile-status", ''[[The New Zealand Herald]]'', 11 February 2008, p. A9.</ref> Applicants need to be willing to support the Catholic character of the College.
'''De La Salle College''' is an integrated Catholic secondary boys' school in the south of [[Auckland]], New Zealand. Established in 1953 by the [[Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools|De La Salle Brothers]], it continues to educate young men in the Catholic faith and Christian values. In New Zealand there are two schools along with De La Salle College established by the Brothers in New Zealand. [[Francis Douglas Memorial College]] in New Plymouth and [[John Paul College, Rotorua|John Paul College]] in Rotorua. Students are encouraged to develop every aspect of their person and a strong emphasis is placed on excellence in academic study, cultural pride and sporting ability.<ref name="New Zealand Herald, 11.02.2008, p. 11.">Martha McKenzie-Minifie, "School's secret of success revealed: Praised by PM, De La Salle's exam results belie its low decile-status", ''[[The New Zealand Herald]]'', 11 February 2008, p. A9.</ref> Applicants need to be willing to support the Catholic character of the college.


==Philosophy==
==Philosophy==
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In 2008 a new gymnasium was opened, replacing the previous gym, which was opened in 1969. Guests of honour included Prime Minister [[Helen Clark]], [[Bishop]] Patrick Dunn, Manukau Mayor Len Brown, as well as past associates with the college. The old gym has been divided into technology suites and material workshops.
In 2008 a new gymnasium was opened, replacing the previous gym, which was opened in 1969. Guests of honour included Prime Minister [[Helen Clark]], [[Bishop]] Patrick Dunn, Manukau Mayor Len Brown, as well as past associates with the college. The old gym has been divided into technology suites and material workshops.


In 2012, former St Peters College deputy headmaster Myles Hogarty replaced Br David Miller as principal, ending a 60-year tradition of a De La Salle Brother principalship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com/?iid=61456&startpage=page0000004#folio=1 |title=Manukau Courier Digital Edition |website=manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115063445/http://manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com/?iid=61456&startpage=page0000004 |archive-date=2017-01-15}} </ref>
In 2012, former St Peters College deputy headmaster Myles Hogarty replaced Br David Miller as principal, ending a 60-year tradition of a De La Salle Brother principalship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com/?iid=61456&startpage=page0000004#folio=1 |title=Manukau Courier Digital Edition |website=manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170115063445/http://manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com/?iid=61456&startpage=page0000004 |archive-date=2017-01-15}}</ref>


==Houses==
==Houses==
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==Sports==
==Sports==
The school has taught many notable sportsmen. De La Salle has produced many great sporting talents including All Black great [[John Kirwan (rugby)|John Kirwan]] and Kiwi Rugby League player [[Francis Leota]]. In recent times the most notable is All Black [[Isaia Toeava]], [[Motu Tony]] (NZ Warriors, Kiwi's) and [[Henry Fa'afili]] (NZ Warriors, Kiwi's and Manu Samoa), [[Lesley Vainikolo]] (Canberra Raiders, Kiwi's and England Rugby International), [[Junior Poluleuligaga]] (Waikato Chiefs, Manu Samoa), [[George Carmont]] (Newcastle Knights, Toa Samoa, Wigan Warriors), [[Jeff Lima]] (Melbourne Storm, Kiwi's) and the late [[Sonny Fai]] (NZ Warriors).
The school has taught many notable sportsmen. De La Salle has produced many great sporting talents including All Black great [[John Kirwan (rugby)|John Kirwan]] and Kiwi rugby league player [[Francis Leota]]. In recent times the most notable is All Black [[Isaia Toeava]], [[Motu Tony]] (NZ Warriors, Kiwis) and [[Henry Fa'afili]] (NZ Warriors, Kiwis and Manu Samoa), [[Lesley Vainikolo]] (Canberra Raiders, Kiwis and England Rugby International), [[Junior Poluleuligaga]] (Waikato Chiefs, Manu Samoa), [[George Carmont]] (Newcastle Knights, Toa Samoa, Wigan Warriors), [[Jeff Lima]] (Melbourne Storm, Kiwis) and the late [[Sonny Fai]] (NZ Warriors).


The 2008 De La Salle 1st XV have had great success, winning not only the Auckland title, but the National title. The team traveled to Japan in 2009 for further competition.<ref name="New Zealand Herald, 13.11.2008, p. C 18.">Terry Maddaford, ''De La Salle pip Kings for crown: Across the tracks school battle proves decile no barrier to sporting prowess''. ''[[The New Zealand Herald]]'', 13 November 2008, p. C18.</ref>
The 2008 De La Salle 1st XV have had great success, winning not only the Auckland title, but the National title. The team traveled to Japan in 2009 for further competition.<ref name="New Zealand Herald, 13.11.2008, p. C 18.">Terry Maddaford, ''De La Salle pip Kings for crown: Across the tracks school battle proves decile no barrier to sporting prowess''. ''[[The New Zealand Herald]]'', 13 November 2008, p. C18.</ref>


===Available sports===
===Available sports===
In winter, [[Rugby union|Rugby]], [[Association football|football]], and [[basketball]] are offered. In the summer, [[volleyball]], [[kilikiti]], [[Waka (canoe)#Waka ama (outrigger canoes)|waka ama]], [[softball]], and [[cricket]] are offered. New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2008.
In winter, [[rugby union|rugby]], [[association football|football]], and [[basketball]] are offered. In the summer, [[volleyball]], [[kilikiti]], [[Waka (canoe)#Waka ama (outrigger canoes)|waka ama]], [[softball]], and [[cricket]] are offered. New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2008.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{maincat|People educated at De La Salle College, Māngere East}}
{{main category|People educated at De La Salle College, Māngere East}}

===Education===
===Education===
*[[Patrick Lynch (educationalist)|Patrick Lynch]] {{post-nominals|country=NZL|KNZM|QSO}}, New Zealand Catholic education administrator.
*[[Patrick Lynch (educationalist)|Patrick Lynch]] {{post-nominals|country=NZL|KNZM|QSO}} – New Zealand Catholic education administrator.

===Literary===
===Literary===
*[[Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu]] – Author of ''Purple Heart'', Random House 2006; motivational speaker.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/27751/purple-heart|title=Story: Pacific Island health – Children and young people|encyclopedia=Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand|first=Colin|last=Tukuitonga|date=15 November 2012}}</ref>
*[[Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu]] – Author of ''Purple Heart'', Random House 2006; motivational speaker.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/27751/purple-heart|title=Story: Pacific Island health – Children and young people|encyclopedia=Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand|first=Colin|last=Tukuitonga|date=15 November 2012}}</ref>
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====Rugby league====
====Rugby league====
*[[Isaak Ah Mau]] - player, Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys
*[[Isaak Ah Mau]] – player, Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys
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*[[Mark Leafa]] - South Sydney, Sydney Roosters, Leigh Centurions & Castleford Tigers
*[[Leeson Ah Mau]] – player, Junior Warriors & North Queensland Cowboys
*[[Leeson Ah Mau]] – player, Junior Warriors & North Queensland Cowboys
*[[George Carmont]] – player, Wigan Warriors & Samoa
*[[George Carmont]] – player, Wigan Warriors & Samoa
*[[Henry Fa'afili]] – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Warrington<ref name=stuff>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/97266099/jason-taumalolo-a-humble-school-kid-at-de-la-salle-college-in-Auckland|author=Long, David|title=Jason Taumalolo, a humble school kid at De La Salle College in Auckland|website=Stuff.co.nz|publisher=Fairfax NZ|date=1 October 2017|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Henry Fa'afili]] – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Warrington<ref name=stuff>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/97266099/jason-taumalolo-a-humble-school-kid-at-de-la-salle-college-in-Auckland|author=Long, David|title=Jason Taumalolo, a humble school kid at De La Salle College in Auckland|website=Stuff.co.nz|date=1 October 2017|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Sonny Fai]] – player, Warriors
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*[[Mark Ioane]] – player, Junior Warriors & Canberra Raiders<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2015/08/26/dragons-experience-a-selling-point-for-ioane/|author=Brady, Jack|title=Dragons' experience a selling point for Ioane|publisher=[[National Rugby League|NRL]]|date=22 September 2017|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Marvin Filipo]] – Warriors & Newcastle Knights
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*[[Mark Ioane]] – player, Junior Warriors & Canberra Raiders<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2015/08/26/dragons-experience-a-selling-point-for-ioane/|author=Brady, Jack|title=Dragons' experience a selling point for Ioane|publisher=[[National Rugby League]]|date=22 September 2017|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Asu Kepaoa]] – Sydney Roosters & West Tigers
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*[[Edward Kosi]] – NZ Warriors
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*[[Mark Leafa]] – South Sydney, Sydney Roosters, Leigh Centurions & Castleford Tigers
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*[[Francis Leota]] – player, Sheffield, Salford, Samoa & Kiwis<ref name=theblues>{{cite news|url=http://theblues.co.nz/blues-news-edition-18/|title=Blues News: Edition 18|date=3 June 2015|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Lima]] – player, Melbourne Storm & Kiwis<ref name=stuff/>
*[[Jeff Lima]] – player, Melbourne Storm & Kiwis<ref name=stuff/>
*[[Constantine Mika]] – player, Newcastle Knights
*[[Constantine Mika]] – player, Newcastle Knights
*[[Frank-Paul Nuuasala]] – player, Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders<ref name=stuff/>
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*[[Marvin Filipo]] - Warriors & Newcastle Knights
*[[Frank-Paul Nuuasala]] – player, Sydney Roosters<ref name=stuff/>
*[[Ofahiki Ogden]] – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs & Parramatta Eels
*[[Taniela Otukolo]] – NZ Warriors & Redcliffe Dolphins
*[[Tai Savea]] – player, Samoa<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/786175/Agonising-loss-of-bright-young-star|title=Agonising loss of bright young star|website=[[Stuff.co.nz]]|publisher=Fairfax NZ|date=7 January 2009|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Tai Savea]] – player, Samoa<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/786175/Agonising-loss-of-bright-young-star|title=Agonising loss of bright young star|website=[[Stuff.co.nz]]|date=7 January 2009|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Demitric Sifakula]] – NZ Warriors
*[[Jason Taumalolo]] – player, North Queensland Cowboys<ref name=stuff/>
*[[Jason Taumalolo]] – player, North Queensland Cowboys<ref name=stuff/>
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*[[Honeti Tuha]] - Paramatta eels
*[[Motu Tony]] – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3554533|author=Jessup, Peter|title=Rugby League: Motu Tony sends message to the boys|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=13 March 2004|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Motu Tony]] – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3554533|author=Jessup, Peter|title=Rugby League: Motu Tony sends message to the boys|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=13 March 2004|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Lesley Vainikolo]] – player, Canberra, Bradford & Kiwis. England rugby union representative<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/volcanic-talent-seldom-dormant-for-long-1.909033|title=Volcanic talent seldom dormant for long|work=[[The Irish Times]]|date=2 April 2018|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Sonny Fai]] – player, Warriors
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*[[Francis Leota]] – player, Sheffield, Salford, Samoa & Kiwis<ref name=theblues>{{cite news|url=http://theblues.co.nz/blues-news-edition-18/|title=Blues News: Edition 18|date=3 June 2015|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Francis Tualau]] – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
*[[Francis Tualau]] – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
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*[[Honeti Tuha]] – Paramatta eels
*[[Ofahiki Ogden]] – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs & Parramatta Eels
*[[Edward Kosi]] - NZ Warriors
*[[Paul Tuli]] – NZ Warriors & Junior Kiwis
*[[Demitric Vaimauga]] – NZ Warriors
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*[[Asu Kepaoa]] - Sydney Roosters & West Tigers
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*[[Lesley Vainikolo]] – player, Canberra, Bradford & Kiwis. England rugby union representative<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/volcanic-talent-seldom-dormant-for-long-1.909033|title=Volcanic talent seldom dormant for long|work=[[The Irish Times]]|date=2 April 2018|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[Paul Tuli]] NZ Warriors & Junior Kiwis
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*[[Demitric Vaimauga]] - NZ Warriors


====Rugby union====
====Rugby union====
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*[[Tomas Aoake]] – San Diego Legion, Tasman and North Harbour Bunnings NPC
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*[[Daniel Crichton]] – Otago
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*[[Vaiolini Ekuasi]] – Auckland Blues & Melbourne Rebels
*[[Jonny Fa'amatuainu]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Jonny Fa'amatuainu]] – player, Manu Samoa
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*[[Piula Fa'asalele]] – player, Manu Samoa
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*[[Johnny Fa'auli]] – player, Chiefs & Toshiba Brave Lupus
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*[[Auvasa Faleali'i]] – Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Nevers (France) & Manu Samoa
*[[John Kirwan (rugby)|Sir John Kirwan]] – former Auckland and All Blacks player, current rugby coach<ref>{{cite news|author=Gray, Wynne|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10810622|title=Kirwan knighted for health work|date=4 June 2012|work=The New Zealand Herald|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
*[[John Kirwan (rugby)|Sir John Kirwan]] – former Auckland and All Blacks player, current rugby coach<ref>{{cite news|author=Gray, Wynne|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10810622|title=Kirwan knighted for health work|date=4 June 2012|work=The New Zealand Herald|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Timothy Lafaele]] – player, [[Japan national rugby union team|Japan National Rugby Team]] and Tokyo [[Sunwolves]]
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*[[Lalomilo Lalomilo]] – Bay of Plenty & Chiefs
*[[Fa'atiga Lemalu]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Taniela Moa]] – player, Auckland Blues and Tonga
*[[Taniela Moa]] – player, Auckland Blues and Tonga
*[[Melani Nanai]] – player, Auckland Blues & Worcester Warriors
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*[[Dwayne Polataivao]] – Manu Samoa & Moana Pasifika
*[[Junior Polu]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Junior Polu]] – player, Manu Samoa
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*[[Savelio Ropati]] – Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau & Manu Samoa 7s
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*[[Male Sa'u]] – Melbourne Rebels, Blues & Japan
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*[[Sherwin Stowers]] – player, NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theblues.co.nz/players/sherwin-stowers/|title=Sherwin Stowers|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Jamie-Jerry Taulagi]] – player, Queensland Reds and Sunwolves teams in Super Rugby & Agen in the French Top 14
*[[Isaia Toeava]] – player, Auckland Blues and All Blacks<ref name=theblues/>
*[[Isaia Toeava]] – player, Auckland Blues and All Blacks<ref name=theblues/>
*[[Alfie To'oala]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Alfie To'oala]] – player, Manu Samoa
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*[[Hendrik Tui]] – Panasonic Wild Knights, Suntory Sungoliath & Queensland Reds.
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*[[Sherwin Stowers]] – player, NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theblues.co.nz/players/sherwin-stowers/|title=Sherwin Stowers|access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref>
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*[[Ma'ave Joseph Tupe]] – NZ Rugby 7s, Bay of Plenty & Coco- Cola Red Sparks
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*[[Fa'atiga Lemalu]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Piula Fa'asalele]] – player, Manu Samoa
*[[Wallace Sititi]] - player, Chiefs and All Blacks
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*[[Timothy Lafaele]] – player, [[Japan_national_rugby_union_team|Japan National Rugby Team]] and Tokyo [[Sunwolves]]
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*[[Jamie-Jerry Taulagi]] – player, Queensland Reds and Sunwolves teams in Super Rugby & Agen in the French Top 14
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*[[Melani Nanai]] – player, Auckland Blues & Worcester Warriors
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*[[Johnny Fa'auli]] – player, Chiefs & Toshiba Brave Lupus
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*[[Hendrik Tui]] - Panasonic Wild Knights, Suntory Sungoliath & Queensland Reds.
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*[[Male Sa'u]] - Melbourne Rebels, Blues & Japan
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*[[Tomas Aoake]] - San Diego Legion, Tasman and North Harbour Bunnings NPC
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*[[Lalomilo Lalomilo]] - Bay of Plenty & Chiefs
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*[[Savelio Ropati]] - Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau & Manu Samoa 7s
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*[[Dwayne Polataivao]] - Manu Samoa & Moana Pasifika
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*[[Ma'ave Joseph Tupe]] - NZ Rugby 7s, Bay of Plenty & Coco- Cola Red Sparks
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*[[Auvasa Falealii]] - Auckland, Bay Of Plenty, Nevers (France) & Manu Samoa
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*[[Daniel Crichton]] - Otago


====Football====
====Football====
*[[Mark Atkinson (footballer)|Mark Atkinson]] – former [[All Whites]] player
*[[Mark Atkinson (footballer)|Mark Atkinson]] – former [[All Whites]] player


====Professional Wrestling====
====Professional wrestling====
*[[Bad Luck Fale|Fale Simitaitoko]] – Professional wrestler signed to [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]
*[[Bad Luck Fale|Fale Simitaitoko]] – professional wrestler signed to [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 06:54, 21 October 2024

De La Salle
Address
Map
81 Gray Avenue,
Māngere East,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Coordinates36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°E / -36.9663; 174.8372
Information
TypeState integrated, single-sex boys' secondary school (years 7–13)
MottoLatin: Bonum Certamen Certa
(Fight The Good Fight of Faith)
Established1953; 71 years ago
Ministry of Education Institution no.94
PrincipalMyles Hogarty
School roll949[1] (August 2024)
Socio-economic decile1C[2]
Websitedelasalle.school.nz

De La Salle College is an integrated Catholic secondary boys' school in the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1953 by the De La Salle Brothers, it continues to educate young men in the Catholic faith and Christian values. In New Zealand there are two schools along with De La Salle College established by the Brothers in New Zealand. Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth and John Paul College in Rotorua. Students are encouraged to develop every aspect of their person and a strong emphasis is placed on excellence in academic study, cultural pride and sporting ability.[3] Applicants need to be willing to support the Catholic character of the college.

Philosophy

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De La Salle College is a Lasallian educational institution, based on Christian and Catholic values. The college motto is "Fight the Good Fight of Faith". Prayer and worship are emphasised in the life of the college. The college students bear a crest on their uniform in the shape of a shield with a cross in the middle and the words 'Bonum Certamen Certa' which are the Latin words for the motto.

History

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De La Salle College was established in 1953.

In 2008 a new gymnasium was opened, replacing the previous gym, which was opened in 1969. Guests of honour included Prime Minister Helen Clark, Bishop Patrick Dunn, Manukau Mayor Len Brown, as well as past associates with the college. The old gym has been divided into technology suites and material workshops.

In 2012, former St Peters College deputy headmaster Myles Hogarty replaced Br David Miller as principal, ending a 60-year tradition of a De La Salle Brother principalship.[4]

Houses

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The house system of De La Salle College places students into one of four houses, each named after a De La Salle Brother. This system is used for events such as inter-house athletics.

De La Salle College Houses:
Benildus Named after De La Salle Brother Bénilde Romançon
Solomon Named after De La Salle Brother Blessed Solomon Leclercq
Miguel Named after De La Salle Brother Miguel Febres Cordero
Mutien Named after De La Salle Brother Mutien-Marie Wiaux

Sports

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The school has taught many notable sportsmen. De La Salle has produced many great sporting talents including All Black great John Kirwan and Kiwi rugby league player Francis Leota. In recent times the most notable is All Black Isaia Toeava, Motu Tony (NZ Warriors, Kiwis) and Henry Fa'afili (NZ Warriors, Kiwis and Manu Samoa), Lesley Vainikolo (Canberra Raiders, Kiwis and England Rugby International), Junior Poluleuligaga (Waikato Chiefs, Manu Samoa), George Carmont (Newcastle Knights, Toa Samoa, Wigan Warriors), Jeff Lima (Melbourne Storm, Kiwis) and the late Sonny Fai (NZ Warriors).

The 2008 De La Salle 1st XV have had great success, winning not only the Auckland title, but the National title. The team traveled to Japan in 2009 for further competition.[5]

Available sports

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In winter, rugby, football, and basketball are offered. In the summer, volleyball, kilikiti, waka ama, softball, and cricket are offered. New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2008.

Demographics

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Last visited by Education Review Office (ERO) on 29 June 2016. The next review is scheduled within three years (2019).[6]

De La Salle College had 996 students enrolled and all were males. Out of those, 66% were Samoan, 16% are Tongans, 8% Māori, 4% Cook Islands Māori, and 6% were of other ethnicity.[6]

Notable alumni

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Main category: People educated at De La Salle College, Māngere East

Education

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Literary

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Broadcasting

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Public service

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  • Len Brown – Mayor of Auckland (2011–2016), Mayor of Manukau City (2007–2010)

Sport

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Rugby league

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Rugby union

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Football

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Professional wrestling

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. ^ Martha McKenzie-Minifie, "School's secret of success revealed: Praised by PM, De La Salle's exam results belie its low decile-status", The New Zealand Herald, 11 February 2008, p. A9.
  4. ^ "Manukau Courier Digital Edition". manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017.
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