De La Salle College, Auckland
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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 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 94 |
| Principal | Br David Miller |
| School roll | 989 (approx) |
| Socio-economic decile | 2[1] |
| Website | www.delasalle.school.nz |
De La Salle College is an integrated Catholic secondary boys' school 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. 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.[2] Applicants need to be willing to support the Catholic character of the College.
The school is located in the south of Auckland, 25 minutes from Auckland City and 15 minutes from Manukau City.
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.
Uniform
Years 7 - 10 (Junior Uniform)
Summer:
- Navy blue polo shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with school socks or sandals
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)
Winter:
- Navy blue polo shirt
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with school socks
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)
Years 11 - 13 (Senior Uniform)
Summer:
- Maroon polo shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with black socks or sandals
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)
Winter:
- Maroon polo shirt
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with black socks
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)
School Themes
2004: "Proud to be Achievers"
2005: "Commitment, Confidence, Success"
2006: "Aim to Attain, Read to Succeed"
2007: "I am Responsible for My Own Learning"
2008: "Do What is Right"
2009: "Be Courageous,Let your light shine before others"
2010: "With Honesty and Respect"
Houses
De La Salle College is divided into four houses:
| Benildus | Named after De La Salle Brother 'Benildus' |
| Solomon | Named after De La Salle Brother 'Solomon' |
| Miguel | Named after De La Salle Brother 'Miguel' |
| Mutien | Named after De La Salle Brother 'Mutien' |
Academics
De La Salle College is known for its generally high marks in academic achievement.[2]
Sports
The school has taught many notable sportsmen. De La Salle has produced many great sporting talents including All Black great John Kirwan. 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).
De La Salle 1st XV 2007
| Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Douglas College | W | 13-12 |
| New Plymouth Boys | W | 32-10 |
| Tangaroa College | W | 50-3 |
| Kelston Boys High School | W | 30-10 |
| St Peters College | W | 52-0 |
| Kings College | W | 31-13 |
| Mt Albert Grammar School | L | 5-13 |
| Papatoetoe High School | W | 41-7 |
| Auckland Grammar School | W | 29-0 |
| Tamaki College | W | 34-0 |
| St Pauls College | W | 36-0 |
| St Kentigern College | W | 28-23 |
| Sacred Heart College | W | 17-3 |
| St Pauls College | W | 20-11 |
| Mt Albert Grammar School | L | 18-25 |
De La Salle 1st XV 2008
| Opposition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Albert Grammar School | L | 21-22 |
| Kings College | W | 16-10 |
| St Peters College | W | 43-0 |
| Auckland Grammar School | W | 27-7 |
| Sacred Heart College | L | 5-9 |
| St Kentigern College | W | 15-10 |
| Tangaroa College | W | 26-3 |
| St Pauls College | W | 10-8 |
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.[3]
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
Notable alumni
- Leeson Ah Mau: Leading rugby league player. Jnr Warriors.
- Len Brown, Mayor of Manukau City (2007 - 2010); Mayor of Auckland (2010-present).
- George Carmont: leading rugby league player. Wigan Warriors.
- Henry Fa'afili: leading rugby league player. Warriors, Kiwi's, Warrington.
- Jonny Faamatuainu:Rugby Union international; Manu Samoa..
- John Kirwan: Rugby union international; All Black.
- Jeff Lima: leading rugby league player. Storm, Kiwi's
- Constantine Mika: leading rugby league player.Newcastle knights.
- Taniela Moa: Rugby union international; All Black.
- Frank-Paul Nuuasala: Leading rugby league player. Roosters.
- Junior Polu: Rugby union international; Manu Samoa.
- Rick Salizzo, TV personality; Sports cafe presenter.
- Tai Savea, Rugby League international; Samoa.
- Isaia Toeava: Rugby union international; All Black.
- Motu Tony: leading rugby league player; Warriors, Kiwis, Hull FC.
- Alfie To'oala: Rugby Union international; Manu Samoa
- Lesley Vainikolo: leading rugby league player. Rugby international. Canberra, Leeds, Kiwi's. England rugby union representative.
- Paul Luatuanuu: still leading the schools highest soccer goals with 10 individual over Saint Kentigerns College.Pakuranga 1999 (Jim Hayes)
See also
Notes
- ^ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
- ^ a b [1] 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.
- ^ [2] 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.
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