La Salle College is excited to launch its first issue of Alumni News - sharing alumni stories, successes and announcements that celebrate how ‘Old Lasallians’ are continuing their journey as life-long learners and contributors in our community. We hope you enjoy our first issue which features:

• The ‘Class of 1971’ Reunion festivities
• Jesse Schelfhout our second Rhodes Scholar
• A Lasallian icon: Peter Elloy 50 years of service
• College News and Announcements
• Upcoming Alumni events

We welcome your feedback and story ideas and encourage you to email them to us. You can help us connect with more 'Old Lasallians' by sharing our 'Stay Connected' link below with your former class mates. This year will also see the formation of an Alumni Association. If you are interested in being part of a small committee to represent Old Lasallians, please email our College Communications and Events team.

Feature story

Last year the Class of 1971 visited our College as part of their 50 year celebrations. The former students were guests at our College Assembly and enjoyed a tour of the College including their old stomping ground 'B Block'. They also participated in an engaging Q&A session with some of our Year 7 students followed by a morning tea cooked and served by our hospitality students. We are delighted we could share this momentous milestone with the Class of 1971. It was incredibly heart warming to see the strength in their friendships 50 years on.

Commentary by Class of 1971 by Vern Ferdinands and Michael Maher. 

The graduating Class of 1971, most of whom commenced with De La Salle in grade four (1965, God Bless Mrs Howell and Mrs Waller) are pleased to be part of the first La Salle Alumni newsletter. As a group we celebrated our 50th Anniversary in 2021 and to mark the occasion we attended four special events across the the year.

16 February 2021: De La Salle Belly Hoo Day lunch at Lou Muriale’s function Centre in the Valley.

4 August 2021 Welcomed back to La Salle event followed by a Long Lunch at the Woodbridge Hotel.

11 September 2021 De La Salle Class of 1971 School Reunion dinner at the Mandoon Estate.

So how did we get to be at La Salle all those years ago? Well, our parents had come through the Second World War (many of whom arrived in Australia as refugees from the conflict in Europe) and were part of the new era of post war development and growth for Australia. For Midland this meant hundreds of workers required for the Midland Railways Workshop and a host of small business opportunities for the supply of fresh produce such as meat, fruit and veggies and dairy just to name a few. The theme back then was God, King and Country so it was no surprise that we were attending a Catholic Boys School. Today as many of us have retired or reduced our daily workload, we have time to reflect on the ‘good old days we shared at school’ and recall many sporting events from our time together and still dispute, just who did kick that winning goal and who was robbed of fairest and best on the footy field that year. One thing is for sure we cherish our time together and wish the Alumni well for the future.

Celebrating success and service

Congratulations to Jesse Schelfhout (Class of 2016) who has been awarded the 2022 Rhodes Scholarship. Jesse will start at Oxford University this year and is planning to study a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. Your former teachers and our College community are incredibly proud and wish you all the best for the future. Watch this video to discover more about Jesse's exciting opportunity. 

"La Salle is like a home away from home,” Peter Elloy.

In December 2021, the College marked Peter's 50 years of service at La Salle College Middle Swan with a Mass and special function with his family, friends and current and former colleagues. Peter Elloy has made an enormous contribution to our school community and Catholic education in Western Australia. His legacy and connection to La Salle College will always be part of our rich history and forever etched in the hearts, minds and lives of the students, families and staff that are blessed to know him. We wish Peter all the best as he embarks on his next journey outside of the College. He is pictured here with two of his grandsons. 

College News

Swanies superstars!

As part of the ASDAN Sports and Fitness course the Year 12 students of 2021 were involved in Kickability sessions run by Hayden Marchetto from the WA All Abilities Football Association. Three of our students showed a keen interest to be involved in the competition and at the end of April made their debut for the Swan Districts Football Club in the Integrated League. William Brenssell (pictured left), Lewis Collins (middle) and Jackson Foskett showcased their talents during the ANZAC Day round fixture.William was awarded “Player of the Match” and Jackson and Lewis (affectionately known as Spider and Hulk) were keen contributors and excited to wear the famous black and white jumpers. We look forward to following the boys progress and if you have the opportunity to get down to a Swan’s game, keep an eye out for our budding superstars in the Integrated League. Click on the link to find out more about the WA All Abilities Football Association. 

B Block refurbishments

Some of the class rooms upstairs in the old B Block were refurbished over the December and January school holidays. They now feature new multi media stations, projectors and contemporary furniture including stools, a booth and flexible learning spaces that promote collaboration and communication among students and teachers.  

Announcements

La Salle's Visual Art & Media Teacher Jessica Sorci married Thomas Marcinkowski (Class of 2007) at Mulberry Estate Caversham in 2021. Thomas was the Christian Ministry Captain at La Salle College and is now a Lawyer at SJB Legal.

Alexandra Lintern (Class of 2011) married Taylor Pettit. Alex has been teaching Physical Education and Religion here at La Salle since 2017. 

Events 

Upcoming Reunions

Class of 2012

The Class of 2012 are busy planning their 10 year reunion. Details will be shared in the near future so remember to share the 'Stay Connected' link with your old class mates.

Class 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021

The College is excited to announce its hosting an Alumni event on Thursday 21 July 2022 for the Class of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Venue: The Surveyors Room at Mandoon Estate Caversham
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Cost: Free
Food: Grazing platters/pizza will be served with a welcome drink on arrival

For catering purposes please RSVP your attendance via this Ticket TryBooking link before Monday 4 July 2022. We hope you can make it!

For more information about Alumni events please contact our College Development Manager on 9449 0601 or email.