De La Salle College, Auckland
| De La Salle College | |
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| Coordinates | 36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°E |
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| Type | State: Integrated, Gender Single Sex-Boys School, Secondary (Year 7–13) |
| Motto | Template:Lang-la "Fight The Good Fight of Faith" |
| Established | 1953; 71 years ago |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 94 |
| Principal | Mr Myles Hogarty |
| School roll | 949[1] (August 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 1C[2] |
| Website | delasalle.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
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
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
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.
| 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
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, 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 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
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
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
Education
- Patrick Lynch KNZM QSO, New Zealand Catholic education administrator.
Literary
- Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu – Author of Purple Heart, Random House 2006; motivational speaker.[7]
Broadcasting
- Ric Salizzo – TV personality; SportsCafe presenter.
Public service
- Len Brown – Mayor of Auckland (2011–2016), Mayor of Manukau City (2007–2010)
Sport
Rugby league
- Isaak Ah Mau - player, Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys
- Mark Leafa - South Sydney, Sydney Roosters, Leigh Centurions & Castleford Tigers
- Leeson Ah Mau – player, Junior Warriors & North Queensland Cowboys
- George Carmont – player, Wigan Warriors & Samoa
- Henry Fa'afili – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Warrington[8]
- Mark Ioane – player, Junior Warriors & Canberra Raiders[9]
- Jeff Lima – player, Melbourne Storm & Kiwis[8]
- Constantine Mika – player, Newcastle Knights
- Marvin Filipo - Warriors & Newcastle Knights
- Frank-Paul Nuuasala – player, Sydney Roosters[8]
- Tai Savea – player, Samoa[10]
- Jason Taumalolo – player, North Queensland Cowboys[8]
- Honeti Tuha - Paramatta eels
- Motu Tony – player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC[11]
- Lesley Vainikolo – player, Canberra, Bradford & Kiwis. England rugby union representative[12]
- Sonny Fai – player, Warriors
- Francis Leota – player, Sheffield, Salford, Samoa & Kiwis[13]
- Francis Tualau – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Ofahiki Ogden – player, Nrl Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs & Parramatta Eels
- Edward Kosi - NZ Warriors
- Paul Tuli NZ Warriors & Junior Kiwis
- Demitric Vaimauga - NZ Warriors
Rugby union
- Jonny Fa'amatuainu – player, Manu Samoa
- Sir John Kirwan – former Auckland and All Blacks player, current rugby coach[14]
- Taniela Moa – player, Auckland Blues and Tonga
- Junior Polu – player, Manu Samoa
- Isaia Toeava – player, Auckland Blues and All Blacks[13]
- Alfie To'oala – player, Manu Samoa
- Sherwin Stowers – player, NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues[15]
- Fa'atiga Lemalu – player, Manu Samoa
- Piula Fa'asalele – player, Manu Samoa
- Timothy Lafaele – player, Japan National Rugby Team and Tokyo Sunwolves
- Jamie-Jerry Taulagi – player, Queensland Reds and Sunwolves teams in Super Rugby & Agen in the French Top 14
- Melani Nanai – player, Auckland Blues & Worcester Warriors
- Johnny Fa'auli – player, Chiefs & Toshiba Brave Lupus
- Hendrik Tui - Panasonic Wild Knights, Suntory Sungoliath & Queensland Reds.
- Male Sa'u - Melbourne Rebels, Blues & Japan
- Tomas Aoake - San Diego Legion, Tasman and North Harbour Bunnings NPC
- Lalomilo Lalomilo - Bay of Plenty & Chiefs
- Savelio Ropati - Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau & Manu Samoa 7s
- Dwayne Polataivao - Manu Samoa & Moana Pasifika
- Ma'ave Joseph Tupe - NZ Rugby 7s, Bay of Plenty & Coco- Cola Red Sparks
- Auvasa Falealii - Auckland, Bay Of Plenty, Nevers (France) & Manu Samoa
- Daniel Crichton - Otago
Football
- Mark Atkinson – former All Whites player
Professional Wrestling
- Fale Simitaitoko – Professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling
See also
Notes
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Manukau Courier Digital Edition". manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Western Springs College Education Review". Education Review Office. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Tukuitonga, Colin (15 November 2012). "Story: Pacific Island health – Children and young people". Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
- ^ a b c d Long, David (1 October 2017). "Jason Taumalolo, a humble school kid at De La Salle College in Auckland". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Brady, Jack (22 September 2017). "Dragons' experience a selling point for Ioane". NRL. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ "Agonising loss of bright young star". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Jessup, Peter (13 March 2004). "Rugby League: Motu Tony sends message to the boys". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ "Volcanic talent seldom dormant for long". The Irish Times. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Blues News: Edition 18". 3 June 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Gray, Wynne (4 June 2012). "Kirwan knighted for health work". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ "Sherwin Stowers". Retrieved 7 May 2018.