De La Salle College, Auckland
| De La Salle College | |
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| Address | |
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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. 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
Notable alumni
Education
Patrick Lynch, New Zealand Catholic education administrator.
Literary
- Ta'afuli Andrew Fiu - Author of Purple Heart, Random House 2006; motivational speaker.[6]
Broadcasting
- Ric Salizzo - TV personality; SportsCafe presenter.
Public service
- Len Brown - Mayor of Auckland, former Mayor of Manukau City (2007 - 2010)
Sport
Rugby league
- Leeson Ah Mau - player, Junior Warriors & North Queensland Cowboys
- George Carmont - player, Wigan Warriors & Samoa
- Henry Fa'afili - player, Warriors, Kiwis & Warrington
- Mark Ioane - player, Junior Warriors & Canberra Raiders
- Jeff Lima - player, Melbourne Storm & Kiwis
- Constantine Mika - player, Newcastle Knights
- Frank-Paul Nuuasala - player, Sydney Roosters
- Tai Savea - player, Samoa[7]
- Jason Taumalolo - player, North Queensland Cowboys
- Motu Tony - player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC
- Lesley Vainikolo - player, Canberra, Leeds & Kiwis. England rugby union representative
- Sonny Fai - player, Warriors
- Francis Leota - player, Shefield, Salford, Samoa & Kiwis
Rugby union
- Jonny Fa'amatuainu - player, Manu Samoa
- Sir John Kirwan - former Auckland and All Blacks player, current rugby coach
- Taniela Moa - player, Auckland Blues and Tonga
- Junior Polu - player, Manu Samoa
- Isaia Toeava - player, Auckland Blues and All Blacks
- Alfie To'oala - player, Manu Samoa
- Sherwin Stowers - player, NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues
- Fa'atiga Lemalu - player, Manu Samoa
- Piula Fa'asalele - player, Manu Samoa
Football
- Mark Atkinson - former All Whites player
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 12 February 2015.
- ^ [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.
- ^ http://manukaucourier.realviewdigital.com/?iid=61456&startpage=page0000004#folio=1
- ^ [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.
- ^ Tukuitonga, Colin (15 November 2012). Story: Pacific Island health - Children and young people.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "Agonising loss of bright young star". Manukau Courier. 7 January 2009.