- De La Salle College, Mangere East
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De La Salle College Location 81 Gray Avenue,
Mangere East,
Manukau,
Auckland,
New ZealandCoordinates 36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°ECoordinates: 36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°E Information Type State: Integrated, Gender Single Sex-Boys School, Secondary (Year 7-13) Motto Latin: Bonum Certamen Certa
"Fight The Good Fight of Faith"Established 1953 Ministry of Education Institution no. 94 Principal Br David Miller School roll 991 (2011) Socio-economic decile 2[1] Website 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.
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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
Boys
- Years 7 - 10 (Junior Uniform)
Summer:
- Blue Cotton Button-Up Shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with school socks or sandals
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)
Winter:
- Blue Cotton Button-Up Shirt
- College Tie
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with school socks
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)
- Years 11 - 13 (Senior Uniform)
Summer:
- White Cotton Button-Up Shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with black socks or sandals
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)
Winter:
- White Cotton Button-Up Shirt
- College Tie
- College Blazer
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with black socks
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)
Houses
De La Salle College is divided into four houses:
De La Salle College 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' 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).
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
Broadcasting
- Rick Salizzo - TV personality; Sports cafe 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, Storm & Kiwis
- Constantine Mika - player, Newcastle Knights
- Frank-Paul Nuuasala - player, Roosters
- Tai Savea - player, Samoa
- Donald Tony - player, Junior Warriors
- Motu Tony - player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC
- Lesley Vainikolo - player, Canberra, Leeds & Kiwis. England rugby union representative
- Sonny Fai player,vodafone warriors
Rugby union
- Jonny Fa'amatuainu - Manu Samoa
- John Kirwan - former All Black, coach
- Taniela Moa - All Blacks
- Junior Polu - Manu Samoa
- Isaia Toeava - All Black
- Alfie To'oala - Manu Samoa
- Sherwin Stowers - NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues
See also
Notes
- ^ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
- ^ [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.
External links
Categories:- Boys' schools in New Zealand
- Educational institutions established in 1953
- Secondary schools in Auckland
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Auckland
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