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DE LA SALLE CATHOLIC COLLEGE CARINGBAH
YEAR 7 2019 PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION EVENING #1
MONDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2018
DE LA SALLE CATHOLIC COLLEGE CARINGBAH
389 Port Hacking Road, Caringbah NSW 2229
P: (02) 9524 9133 | dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.au | info@dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.au
A Message from the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians I would like to welcome both you and your son to our De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah community. I hope your association with the College is both a positive and rewarding one. The first week of a school year is one filled with great anticipation but it can be a time of anxiety for parents and students, unsure of what the year will bring. The first school week of 2019 will be even more challenging for your sons as they grapple with the significant transition from primary to secondary education. I wish to assure you that your son will be well cared for and that every effort will be made to ensure the transition to De La Salle Caringbah is smooth and trouble-free. To assist in this process, the second Parent and Student Information Evening will be held on the first day of Term 1 (Wednesday 30 January 2019) at 6.30pm. All boys in Year 7 will be participating in a camp during the year. The camp will be held 11-13 March 2019. This is a compulsory event for all students. This experience is an essential part of their curriculum and provides a valuable opportunity for students to develop further in confidence and make new friends. Further details will be provided as the camp approaches. This is an exciting time for you and your son. Be assured that he is in safe hands and that he will be well cared for. De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah is a special place with a vibrant and positive spirit. We look forward to sharing this with you and your son in the years ahead, and indeed, for him to contribute to the consolidation and strengthening of our culture. Please do not hesitate to make contact should we be able to assist you with any enquiries. Yours sincerely Mr Peter Buxton PRINCIPAL
WHO’S WHO AT DE LA SALLE
De La Salle Caringbah has a combined staff of 68 teaching and support personnel, all dedicated to ensuring
your son has the best possible education here at the College. Below are some staff members with whom
you may have contact with during your time here at the College:
Mr Peter Buxton Mr Dominic Ritchie Mr Matt Manahan Mr Peter Strudwick
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL YEAR 7 COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
COORDINATOR
Mr Craig Haran Mr John Sweeting Mrs Erin Rogers Mr George Dowle
LEADER OF TEACHING BUSINESS MANAGER E-LEARNING IT SUPPORT
& LEARNING COORDINATIOR
Mrs Marie Andersson Mrs Pina Budd Mrs Louise Butterfield Mrs Kirrilly Aggett
FRONT OFFICE FRONT OFFICE FRONT OFFICE COLLEGE
RECEPTION SECRETARY BURSAR COUNSELLOR
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A Message to Year 7 2019 students from the College Captain
Hi boys
I would like to welcome you, the future Year 7’s, into the De La Salle community. Year 7 was definitely one of my
most memorable and enjoyable experiences. Throughout your time here you will meet new people who will end
up being some of your lifelong friends. From one student to another, here are my tips to you to help make your
transition into high school easier.
- Give 100% in everything you do, as this is the De La way and you will grow from it.
- The most rewarding experiences will come from when you share your skills to make the College a better place
De- La Day 2018
Be yourself when you meet new people as they will get to know you for who you are.
- Build strong relationships with your teachers, as it is always good to have someone to turn too. The teachers
are really genuine people and easy to get along with, so this shouldn’t be much of a problem.
- Use your talents, whether it be sport, music or academic.
- Don’t be afraid to speak out and ask questions.
- And most of all, enjoy yourself! These will be some of the best years of your life.
I wish you the best of luck for the future and don’t be afraid to dream of great things.
Matthew Winston
2018 College Captain
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
College Expectations
The College expectations regarding behaviour, haircuts,
shoes and attire are very clear. These are outlined on the
College website and in the Student Diary. Students will
be expected to meet these requirements from Day One. VISION STATEMENT
Compulsory Attendance Days Our College seeks to create an
Absence from the below events must be explained with environment where Gospel values
a doctor’s certificate brought to school on the first day are lived out, academic excellence is
back from absence. promoted and the Lasallian tradition
is upheld.
- Year 7 Camp
- Commencement Mass
Inspired by the ideals of community,
- Reflections days
faith and service, our College aims to
- College photo days
- De La Day nurture and develop young Catholic
- First and last days of term men who are ethically and socially
- College award ceremonies aware, and who continue to be
- Examination and assessments days lifelong learners.
- College swimming and athletics carnivals
2019 Term Dates
Term 1 Wed, 30 Jan – Fri, 12 Apr Term 3 Mon, 22 Jul – Fri, 27 Sep
Term 2 Mon, 29 Apr – Fri, 5 Jul Term 4 Mon, 14 Oct – Mon, 16 Dec
Communication
• The College regularly communicates with parents via email. It is crucial that you keep us updated with
your correct email address. Please email the College: info@dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.au
• The College website, calendar and newsletter provide details on upcoming events .
• Check the College Diary each night.
• If you have any concerns about a particular subject, please contact the class teacher either via email or
a note in your son’s diary.
• If you have any questions about day to day events, please contact your son’s Homeroom teacher.
• If you have any concerns about your son’s welfare, please contact your son’s Homeroom teacher or the
Year 7 Coordinator.
Textbooks and Stationery Packs
The College is currently negotiating textbook
arrangements for 2019. In general, these will be for
online etextbook access only, however, depending
on the supplier, there may be an option to purchase
hard copies which will include access to online
materials as well. We will email parents details of the
stationery pack needed and textbook information
as soon as it becomes available.
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“My first impression of being in Year 7
was the awesome community. I was also
impressed with how easy it was to settle
in.”
KOBY (Yr 7)
“I thought that Year 7 was a massive step from primary
school. You get much more homework and you have
assessments and exams, but the teachers and older
students supported me.”
JOSH (Yr 7)
“Technology is my favourite
subject because we get to create
things in metal and wood.”
“The biggest difference from primary school is moving around the
school all day to different classes. The best thing about DLS is the
sporty and academic community, and also the pride and what it
means to be a De La Boy.”
AIDAN (Yr 7)
Absence and Leave WHOLE DAY ABSENCE • If your son is sick, please contact the College before 8.30am on our absentee line 8536 5991 or email info@dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.au • If the College has not received a phone call or previous notification an SMS will be sent asking you to contact the College. PARTIAL ABSENCE OR LEAVE DURING THE DAY • Where possible, all appointments should be made outside of school hours. If your son is required to leave early for a medical appointment or for some other a reason, please provide him with a note (not in his diary) which needs to be signed by his Homeroom teacher. He is to take the note to the Front Office and sign out before he leaves the school. LATE TO SCHOOL • If your son is late to school he is to go to the Front Office to sign in. He will be required to use his student pass, which will be issued in the first few weeks of Term One. OTHER LEAVE • All leave requests are to be submitted via the College’s DLS Application for Leave Form (A1) which is available from the College website . We ask that this form be filled in at least two weeks before the intended leave and given to the Year Coordinator. Where possible, we ask that family holidays be taken during the term holidays. For any domestic or international travel, a copy of an eticket or itinerary is to be submitted with the leave form. It is your responsibilty to arrange alternate submission dates for any due work. If this is not done, a mark of zero will be awarded. College Uniform The official school uniform is available from Lowes Cronulla, who are our preferred supplier. SUMMER UNIFORM TERMS 1 AND 4 Navy shorts, College cap, College grey socks (short with College colours), white poly/cotton short sleeve shirt with College Crest on the pocket, blue College v-neck jumper (if required), traditional hard black leather shoes - lace up type (no soft leather), belt, College bag. WINTER UNIFORM TERMS 2 AND 3 Grey trousers, blazer, College tie, College cap, blue College v-neck jumper (to be worn under blazer if required), white poly/cotton short sleeve shirt, belt, traditional hard black leather shoes -lace up type (no soft leather), black or grey socks to be worn with the long grey trousers (coloured or football socks are not permitted), College bag. SPORTS UNIFORM ALL YEAR White sport shirt with crest, blue shorts with DLS embroidery, College sport tracksuit for warmth, blue College v-neck jumper (no other jumpers may be worn, even if a note is provided by parents), lace up sport shoes (not skate shoes or canvas-style shoes), official white College sport socks, College bag and shoe-string sports bag. College Office Hours College Office hours during school term: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm. College Canteen The College Canteen welcomes parents and guardians to assist with serving the boys at recess and lunch. Helpers are usually asked to assist one day a month, between the hours of 10.30am - 1.50pm. Please join our wonderful group of helpers and enjoy the friendship this opportunity offers. 8
College Website
The College website has two pages dedicated to streamlining
communication with parents and guardians. The LETTERS &
FORMS page lists all relevant information which has been
sent home. The EVENTS page provides families with links
to College events. The pages can be accessed via the main
MENU bar on the website under the sub category NEWS &
EVENTS.
Trybooking.com.au
All College events which require an RSVP from parents will be placed on trybooking.com.au.
Sport
Students will select their Friday sport preferences in the first week of Term 1 2019. In addition to the weekly
Friday sports calendar, students can also pursue their own individual sports or team sport abilities through
membership with the Southern Sydney Combined Catholic Colleges Association (SSCCCA) and the Shire
Combined Catholic Colleges Association (SCCCA). Involvement in the SSCCCA is the school’s sports pathway
towards NSWCCC, NSW All Schools and National Representation. Friday representative sports include
cricket, Oztag, volleyball, softball, waterpolo, AFL, rugby league, soccer, hockey, netball and basketball.
School based sports include golf, skating, surfing, bowling, Flip Out, weights and indoor sports.
Extra Curricular Activities
The College provides an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities for students. The College’s music
department offers the opportunity for boys to join the College band. The College also competes in a variety
of competitions such as debating and after school Art Club. Many students also participate in The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award. We strongly encourage your son to be an active member of the College
community and participate in as many opportunities as he can during his time here.
Transport
SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORT SCHEME & SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
Secondary School students are eligible for subsidised transport if they live more than 2.0km (radial distance)
from the College, measured on a radius from the centre of the school site, or 2.9km or more by the most
direct practicable walking route to the nearest point of physical entry to the school. We encourage parents
to refrain as much as possible from driving your son to school.
If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.
nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails. Applications forms for Opal Cards can only be submitted via the online
application procedure. Information and a link to the online application can be found at www.transportnsw.
info/school-students. Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2018.
Year 7 students will receive their Opal cards by mail to their home address before the commencement of
Term 1 2019. However, should your son not receive his card in time, do not worry as there is a grace period
for the first few weeks of school to allow for all cards to be distributed. During this grace period, students
are able to travel on a bus or train without an Opal card.
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BYODD Information
De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah acknowledges the value of
integrating technology into all aspects of learning and teaching. As
such, we recognize the importance of equipping our students with the
skills and tools required to negotiate the digital world in which we live.
Therefore, we have implemented a BYODD (Bring Your Own
Designated Device) program commencing in 2019.
What is BYODD? Why a BYODD program? How will the BYODD
program work?
Digital natives have grown up
BYODD stands for Bring Your Own surrounded by technology- As part of BYODD, students will
Designated Device. internet, computers, mobile bring their own laptop device that
phones they will manage and use at
It is a school-based approach to
students bringing their own school. Students are required to
As “digital natives”, students view purchase a new device in Year 7
laptop to class in order to create a
technology as an integral part of that they will use for the next
technology-rich learning
their everyday lives. four years.
environment.
In a 1:1 learning environment Parents and carers are free to
De La Salle Catholic College
students can access their own locate the best possible deal and
Caringbah has designated the
laptop device to use at school and to purchase from any retailer that
brands and models of laptop
at home. they choose. All laptops need to
which students are required to
use at school. At De La Salle Catholic College meet the minimum requirements
Caringbah, students will use their outlined over the page, including
Parents and carers are free to extended warranty.
laptops to learn and to: access
purchase from the selected list of
information, communicate,
designated laptops.
collaborate, create, devise, present,
revise and study.
www.dlscaringbah.catholic.edu.auWhat are the minimum requirements?
Adhere to one of the following:
o A Mac laptop with the current OS X operating system
o A HP branded laptop with the current Windows
operating system
Intel i5 processor
Minimum 8GB RAM
Minimum 256GB hard disk requirement
Minimum 7 hours battery life
Compatible with both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless networks
Must support 802.11a/b/g/n and the 802.11ac wireless
protocol
A camera and microphone (in-built)
External display connectivity e.g. HDMI
13”-15” screen size
Up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware program
3 year extended warranty (eg. Applecare or HP care plan)
Weight- no more than 2 kg.
What are the designated device options?
1. MacBook Pro 2. MacBook Air 3. HP branded laptop
What happens if the device needs repair Additional information
or is damaged?
Parents /caregivers are responsible for the repair All students and parents will be required to sign
and maintenance of the device. College ICT staff Sydney Catholic Schools’ ICT User Agreement
will be available to assess damaged devices and to Policy.
assist in making warranty claims under extended It is recommended that students use a hard
warranty care plans. sided laptop case to protect their device.
Accidental damage (eg cracked screens) is the An external hard drive (USB) is recommended,
responsibility of the parent/caregiver. It is however students will also use Google Drive.
recommended that you check your home and Year 7 students will undertake laptop induction
contents insurance to ensure the device is covered sessions to familiarise themselves with the
for damage or loss. College network and preferred online platforms.
If a device is being repaired, the College can Tablets and smart phones are not acceptable
provide a loan laptop for a short-term period of devices.
two weeks. It is expected that repairs be
undertaken as soon as possible to minimise All laptops must be able to support Google Apps
disruption to learning. platform and run web 2.0 applications.
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De La Salle College - Caringbah
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