Welcome to the first issue of Alumni News for 2023 featuring:

• Yarning Circle Official Opening
• La Salle College Alumni Association Working Group
• Milestone Reunions
• Call-out to Class of 1970
• ONSITE Work Placements
• Alumni Sporting Success 
• Events

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Yarning Circle Official Opening

On Monday 27 March, La Salle College officially opened a new and important part of its College community - our Yarning Circle.

La Salle was honoured to have Superior General Br Armin Luistro, Brother Visitor Br Timothy Peter, Nan Roma Winmar, Vaughan McGuire and Vanessa Corunna as guests for the special occasion. Read more here News - La Salle College,

La Salle College Alumni Association

We are delighted to announce that we are in the process of establishing a La Salle College Alumni Association Working Group. 

Regardless of how much time passes, we want our Alumni to remain connected to our College Community. We are committed to strengthening ties between our Alumni and the community so we can celebrate achievements and contributions of our former students.  We would love our Alumni to be at the forefront of this. 

If you are interested in being part of the Working Group. Please email your interest to Dolores Castelino - College Development Manager.

Milestone Reunion This Year?

Please click on the link below to see how we can assist you in the planning of your Reunion.

Class of 1970 - Reunion for 2023

We are chasing ex-students from the Class of 1970 who may be interested in a reunion later this year.

A couple of years ago several from our class were kindly invited to join the Class of 1971 for their 50-year celebrations. Since then, there have been several more get togethers of their class and I was amazed at the number of ex-students attending. They are a very close group who enjoy each other’s company and have been doing so since leaving De La Salle College.

Having enjoyed their company those of us from 1970 class decided to put out some feelers and plan an event ourselves. We did this on the 23rd of November at the Woodbridge Hotel in Guildford. We had a great time and would like to share the experience with the rest of our class. We have put together a list of names but unfortunately during the last 52 years without contact has made it very difficult to open the line of communication and spread the word. To remedy this, it was decided to request the College to include this note in the Alumni Newsletter.

If you wish to be a part of the next gathering, please feel free to contact me, Peter Schelfhout via email to petcar8@bigpond.com or on my mobile 0407083645. I would ask that you clearly identify yourself on the email subject line to avoid be deleted.       

Commentary by Peter Schelfhout (Class of 1970)

ONSITE Work Placements

We are looking for businesses to support our ONSITE Work Placement program for Year 10 - 12 students.

As part of our ONSITE and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, students can build their knowledge and experience while gaining valuable insight into industry.

Our partnerships with TAFEs, local businesses and other providers ensure our students can further their learning in a workplace setting and achieve accreditations, opening doors to higher learning and career opportunities.

If you think you can help, please contact Ms Belinda Sewell in our College Careers team. 

Celebrating Sporting Success

Chloe Truscott - Class of 2016

Alumni Chloe Truscott is Queen of the Rottnest Channel Swim again - claiming her third Female Champion Title this year with a record-breaking swim in the Rottnest Channel Swim in February. Chloe finished at 4 hours, 14 minutes and 31 seconds. Congratulations on your sporting excellence Chloe. 

Credit: South32 Facebook Page

Events 

College Production - Jesus Christ Superstar

This year La Salle College is excited to present to the community the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. 

First performed at La Salle in 2004 it was always the plan to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the shows original production at the College. However, with the disruptions that Covid caused, the College decided to present Jesus Christ Superstar on its nineteenth anniversary. Inspired by the 2013 arena spectacular this production has been updated in terms of design and staging but the amazing songs you know, and love are still the same.

Tickets are now available for purchase via TryBooking

Annual Quiz Night

Our Parents and Friends Committee (P&F) is excited to announce that La Salle College is hosting its 17^th Annual Quiz Night on Friday 28 July 2023.

The Quiz Night is an important tradition in our school community that showcases our Lasallian spirit and celebrates our close connections and rich history in the Swan Valley and wider local community.

Part of what makes our Quiz Night such a success is the wonderful generosity of our school community and ‘Friends of the College’ who donate their time, goods, services and monies to support our fundraising efforts.

The P&F have already started collecting donations. If you would like to contribute something to the Quiz Night, please complete the online form. All donations are greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged across the College’s communications including website, social media, Quiz Night booklet and evening announcements.

Tickets are now available for purchase via TryBooking.

For more information about donating please email the P&F Committee Quiz Night Coordinator at P&F@lasalle.wa.edu.au.