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1916 2016

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100 Years of Leadership in Boys’ Education

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St John Baptist De La Salle – carved wood sculpture in college foyer

‘Educating young men to reach their full potential’ De La Salle College, ASHFIELD De La Salle College, ASHFIELD 100 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP IN BOY’S EDUCATION 100 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP IN BOY’S EDUCATION

ne of the many initiatives to commemorate 100 years has been the placement of two BEGINNING statues on College property. One HISTORY Ois of Mary the Mother of God and the other provides a link to a tradition of Catholic Vincentian dream to Lasallian Reality education stretching back more than three Growth and Development centuries to honour the founder of the Order of Brothers who opened the college in 1917: St John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Born and baptised at Rheims, France century of helping to on 30th April 1651, he became a priest mould many thousands about 200 at the beginning of the had a special understanding of the but renounced his wealth and the office of of young men provides 1920s. religious philosophy of La Sallian Canon of the city’s cathedral and devoted many opportunities for Guided by Principal Br Julian education and believed that the his life to educating children of workmen positive reflections. Lennon FSC and with the contin- spiritual well-being of people is and the poor. He sought to inspire them uing support from the local people often dependent upon obtaining a ToA begin, we have chosen the following with a sense of dignity as people of God and and Vincentian Priests especially decent standard of living, the seeds words from Merv McCormack, heirs to the kingdom of heaven. Fr Macken, the technical school of which he was seeking to provide Executive Director of the DLS Mission The work of his Brothers spread was added in the 1930s. It was for students. Council: throughout France before his death on sought because, unlike today, it was Growth in enrolments was inevi- Students outside original college building, which is still used today “What a journey, from such Good Friday, April 7th 1719 and extended argued at the time that only about table through the years of the “baby humble beginnings. It started out internationally. one percent of students would con- boom” following World War II and as a small three classroom school tinue their education to university and makeshift monastery for the six standard; about another ten per- Brothers entrusted to teach and care cent would undertake office work; for the boys. Today it is a wonderfully Foundation and the majority would make their resourced contemporary College that living by working with their hands. Ashfield’s Parish Priest, Fr Paul Cullen C.M. Original college entrance sits proudly in Ashfield. Ashfield Community Brothers, 1921, left to right – Bros. Julian, Benildus, Jerome (Dtr), Hilarion demolished 1962 “Br Benignus Patrick the first guided the establishment of the College, Principal (1917-1920 and 1924-1925) reflecting that the expanding district Enrolments growth would be very pleased. Little could he needed a boys’ school. A foundation stone VERY FEW CLASSROOMS have realised that his school would, in was unveiled in December 1916 and the and only a small playground on after WWII led due course, not only survive two World Brothers offered classes the following year. rather rough terrain were available Wars, the Great Depression, and “The College stands on the shoulders of as the first sixty students arrived to to expanded countless educational bureaucracies, those pioneer Brothers and many Lasallians begin classes in 1917. Increasing development during how the business of educating youth who succeeded them. Successive Principal enrolments saw an additional two should be done. He would also be very Brothers contributed to its growth and classrooms erected the following the 1960’s The classroom of the 1950s pleased with the many distinguished development and in this centenary year we year through the generosity of the give thanks for them. Old Boys who became Priests, Vincentian Fathers and the people Fr Macken, who proved to be it led to the expanded development “Through its leadership, staff and Brothers, teachers, medicos, lawyers, of Ashfield. Further building con- one of the most generous support- during the 1960s. Early in that Board it has been faithful to the founding View of new Technical School, 1939 politicians, members of the judiciary, tinued as student numbers reached ers and benefactors of the College, decade, the original Monastery was Lasallian charism preserving values that actors, musicians and sportsmen. replaced with a new structure to are integral to a Catholic school in the “I like to think that he would be provide expanded and more com- Lasallian tradition. equally proud of the quiet achievers, fortable accommodation for up to “We congratulate Mr Stephen Kennaugh, or maybe not so much achievers, 17 Brothers. It comprised a Chapel, Principal and the College community on those who struggled with quadratic study, library, sitting room and din- celebrating 100 years of Catholic education equations, who made little sense of ing room, as well as two parlours, in the Lasallian tradition”. Shakespeare or Thucydides but who an office and a printing room, and Brothers Leave Ashfield tried ‘To be the best man you can be’. was another legacy of local parish- Br David Hawke FSC, DLS Provincial ioners, parents, the College auxil- Congratulations to all!” Pictorial Sketch of De La Salle College, Ashfield, 1937 iaries, along with the then Parish Priest, Fr J.K. O’Reilly CM. Those buildings of the 1960s were victims of further progress later in the 20th century, with the construction of a totally new class- PRINCIPALS room block and multi-purpose hall which is capable of hosting Masses, presentation functions, and indoor Br. Edward Joseph Br. Cassina Corbett sporting competitions. It is built 1926-1927 1956-1961 above playground space to provide Br. Thomas Dly Br. Peter McIntosh welcome cover for students. The Brothers’ Monastery has become 1928 1962-1967 the administrative centre for the Br. Leopold Loughran Br. Michael Lynch College, with additions providing a 1929-1930 1968-1971 library and staff facilities. Br. Julian Lennon Mr Peter Donnan 1931-1936 1972-1980 Mr Stephen Kennaugh, Principal Br Peter McIntosh, Former Principal New school begins to rise 1960 While the College was growing, religious vocations were Br. Edward Joseph Mr Allan Coman decreasing and the number of Brothers was reduced to just two in 1975 and 1976 and Ashfield became one of the first Catholic What an honour it is to be able serve Br Peter McIntosh FSC guided the 1937-1938 1981-1987 schools in Australia to pass totally to lay staff the following year. as Principal at De La Salle College, College through celebrations for Br. Victor Aenglus Mr Peter McNamara Br Michael Lynch FSC was the last Brother Principal, while Ashfield. The College is rich in so St John Baptist De La Salle Geoffrey Kennewell FSC and Max Sculley FSC were the final its half-century and established a 1939-1941 1988-1992 many ways and its academic, cultural reputation as a “builder” within the Brothers to remain on permanent staff. and sporting history are all worthy of Order. Br. Benignus Patrick Br. Edward Joseph Mr Patrick O’Connor celebrating at this very special time in Principal for six years from 1917-1920 1942 1993-1996 our history. MILESTONES 1962, he oversaw the demolition Br. Jerome Foley Br. George Benedict Mr Thomas Galea I appreciate our wonderful staff, of an impressive arch which had students and the parent community dominated the entrance for many 1921 1943-1948 1997-2001 who all deliver valuable contributions years and instituted a major building Br. Victor Eviston Br. Baptist Will Mr Michael Barrington towards making it a pleasure to come program to address the demands of 1922 1949-1951 2002-2013 (Term 3) to work each day. The fact that so growing numbers of students and Br. Leopold Loughran 1916 1917 1924 1926 many among our staff and students to expand subject offerings under Br. Aloysius Carmody Mr Philip Gane have been able to gain such positive the Wyndham scheme which also 1917-1923 1951-1953 2013 (Term 4) Fr. Paul Cullen, Ashfield parish Present Boys School opened Pioneer Leaving Certificate First edition of (Signum Fidei) experiences here at DLS Ashfield saw the introduction of the first HSC prest, purchased land for Boys by De La Salles Brothers Class (two students) school magazine pubished is testament to what the College Br. Benignus Patrick Br. Baptist Will Mr Stephen Kennaugh examination in 1967. School continues to stand for. 1924-1925 1954-1955 2014-present He was the second last Brother to Esto Vir! hold the title of Principal.

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uildings have changed Commitment to important curriculum over 100 years have seen and accommodation has spiritual values has assisted the the College expand its offerings to expanded; new courses development of vocations for embrace dance, drama and other have been added and tens students who have become Priests aspects of the performing arts, OLD BOYS of thousands of students have producing well-publicised success B and Brothers, and some lay staff come and gone; the Brothers have also responded to similar calls. Br in the Rock Eisteddfod. moved away from the College but John Cantwell FSC was formerly a School spirit is important and Rich history of achievements the La Sallian tradition of education lay teacher at Ashfield, as was Dr it has been enhanced through the remains alive and thriving at Lawrence Cross OAM who is an writing of the first special College Jack Pedemont – One of the oldest Old Boys Br. Gerard Rummery Ashfield. This embraces all-round song, composed in 1940 by former at the last Old Boy’s dinner Archpriest of the Russian Catholic development of the mind, body and Church. student John Shortis amid a break uccess in education pass in 1962 and John Laker Dean of St Mary’s Cathedral; spirit aimed at giving a human and Regular sport is provided to from his work as an analytical can be measured both (class of 1967) became Deputy and other PPs, Frs Robert Christian education to the young. enhance physical development, chemist. by analysing results Governor of the Reserve Bank. Hayes; Ray Farrell; Phillip Za- Excellence is emphasised for each and first class training facilities Details of this work were covered achieved in public ex- Political achievements in- dro; John Crothers; and Paul of these disciplines and spiritual are provided for sporting teams in the College magazine, originally Saminations and also by looking clude the late Michael Maher Slyney; along with Frs Bill inspiration is taken from the person participating in Metropolitan called Signum Fidei, meaning “sign at the positive impacts former representing the state seat of Challenor and Kevin Spillane. of Jesus Christ as expressed through Catholic Colleges’ competitions. of faith” which was first printed on students are able to make later Drummoyne before becoming Among numerous Ash- the values of the Gospel in the Developments in the education the occasion of the 10th anniversary on society. De La Salle Ashfield Federal MP for Lowe; Ray Ma- field-educated Brothers are teachings of the Catholic Church. of the College in 1926. It was can claim positive achieve- her MLA was Speaker of the Ambrose Payne FSC, Quentin Beyond conducting religious renamed in 1946 as “Blue and ments on both fronts. NSW Parliament (1959-’65); O’Halloran FSC, Gerard Rum- education lessons, the College White” to salute the College Prominent legal success has and both John Sidoti (Drum- mery FSC, and Philip Elwin organises regular celebrations of colours and it continues as an been achieved among others moyne) and Guy Zangari (Fair- FSC. Masses, the Angelus is recited each annual publication. Reflecting by former NSW Coroner, the field) have been state MPs since Numerous former students day at noon, when students are modern demands for more instant First Signum Fidei magazine published 1926 late Kevin Waller; and George 2011. have completed military service reminded that they are always information, the College produces Rummery, Judge and Associ- Nurturing the spark for those careers and sadly some have within the holy presence of regular electronic newsletters ate Judge of the District Court seeking a religious vocation is paid the ultimate price. God. distributed via the internet. School uniform from 1990-2003 who recalls important for Catholic schools, Demonstrating lasting that his class of 1944 produced and again DLS Ashfield has “school spirit” one of our most two surgeons, a professor of posted positive results. Mon- senior old boys, Jack Pedemont medicine, and a council mayor. signor William Mullins, who from the class of 1937 attended Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rob- turned 92 in March this year, last year’s annual ex-students ert Bauze was College Captain is Sydney’s oldest priest and a and staff dinner, and Brian 1955, and cardiovascular pro- former DLS Brother who con- Scheel who is 90 and from the fessor David Wilcken whose tinues working as Process In- class of ’34 resides in Towns- work was able to help confirm structor for the Catholic Arch- ville, and reflects the widely the links between smoking and diocese of Sydney. Other “old scattered addresses of many old heart disease is also ex-Ash- boy” priests include Fr Michael field. Walsh CM, formerly Vincentian Old boys images from a past Signum Fidei Engineering studies followed Fathers’ Provincial and a Parish school magazine after James Henness achieved a Priest (PP) of Ashfield; Fr Paul maximum Leaving Certificate Hilder, PP Oatley and former

Anthony Hordens Department Store uniforms ad The school uniform has morphed from the stylish hat, cap and tailored shorts to a stylish modern design that we have today. Many aspects of the uniform have remained such as the tie, blazer and College jumper in the famous blue and white. A junior and a senior uniform are now offered, highlighting the progression from the boy to the man. Rock Eisteddfod Champions

Commodore Jim O’Hara – 1996 DLS – 1960-1965

Mr Ray Maher, MP, MLA and Speaker in Legislative Assembly From left to right: Paul Whelan, Senator Tony Mulvilhill, Phil O’Neill and Michael Maher .

MILESTONES School Song 1927 1928 1937 1940 1947 1950 1956 1963 Inaugural Old Boys meeting First Old Boy’s Ball at Ashfield New technical Building First schoolsong “A Toast to the Tuck shop opens for service First Fathers Auxillary Five lay staff commence New monastery opened held in science hall Town Hall opened Blue & White” written ullautat meeting held working with Borthers quo milia delest First Mothers Club meeting

SPORTS HERITAGE COMMUNITY Street march Outstanding traditions Fostering positive relationships

century of competitions Sydney University in 2010.Pre- 2002) has represented Robbie in many differentdating Robbie’s school days and Australia’s national eamwork is important on fund-raising and essential to gather funds and provide sports has produced playing in the black and white of field hockey team, the Kookaburras Farah to growth and maintenance and repair tasks, other assistance to numerous any number of great jumpers of Western Suburbs, DLS 73 times and attributes much development within especially prior to the increased charitable and other causes, resultsA and demonstrated how Ashfield won the Open division of his sporting success to the schools and it should requirements of meeting work such as the works of the St Textend to providing links to the health and safety regulations. Vincent de Paul Society which healthy bodies can assist the of the State Schoolboys’ Football encouragement and support he development of healthy minds. Knockout Championship in 1968 was able to receive from staff and broader community. It takes the cooperation reach out to support people De La Salle College Ashfield of parents and friends of the who are in genuine need. They Exciting battles between the colour with a team that featured the students at DLS Ashfield. has gained much from College along with staff to have taken part in competitions houses of the College have seen developing talent of later First the success of its parents’ ensure the best outcomes for fostered by the Club industry to displays of outstanding potential Grade player Greg Purcell, and also CRICKET associations. Unstinting students who have benefitted pit their efforts against students by students who have helped win Chris Hickey who went on to carve Australia’s national sport, support by the mothers of from the diligent efforts of many from other schools, with rewards championships at higher levels. a name as a top level Rugby coach. Cricket always enjoyed a welcome College students dating back to willing contributors. offered sometimes benefitting Individual stars have emerged at Street march in honour of the Vincentian Superior generals visit to Ashfield (DATE?) SOCCER place on the College calendar and the formation of the Mothers’ Outreach to the broader the College and importantly the times through a willingness to where land has been available, combine strong natural talents Club in 1940 has led to many community has been offered community causes it supports. 1998 is one to remember for players have benefitted from the with the hard work necessary to successful initiatives which by many students through the First XI Soccer: the year of the provision of practice nets. Many maximise their talents; always have contributed to making this years of their education by Ladies Auxiliary “Invincibles”. They were MCC achievements by the cricketers assisted by enthusiastic efforts educational institution what it is sacrificing what may be their Minor Premiers, NSW C.C.C. State have been honoured with trophy from teacher-coaches and the today. This has included many after-hours time to be part of Cup winners, and they also won success through the 100 years dedication of willing parents. years of successfully operating public demonstrations of their both the NSW Non-Government being reviewed at this time, the “Tuck Shop” to deliver on the Christian citizenship. Parades RUGBY LEAGUE State Cup and the All-Schools along with those for success in adage that “an army marches on in honour of various causes State Cup. swimming, athletics and football of Recent years have sparked keen its stomach”. related to the Church have been various codes. interest in the career of old boy BASKETBALL Australia national and New South Wales State of Origin representative hooker, Those who guided the included along with attendance 2005 NRL Premiership team member (Tigers). establishment of the Fathers’ at broader community League player, Robbie Farah. THE PASFIELD BROTHERS After spending his junior days with The years 1989 and 1990 Auxiliary from its inception ceremonies that bring together Enfield Federals and Leichhardt stand out for the Under 14 Worthy of special mention are in 1950 weren’t quite so sure people of all denominations Wanderers, Robbie made his debut team: undefeated champions Steve and Michael Pasfield. Steve Rugby League of its likely success, due to the to mark important occasions for Wests Tigers in 2003; he was in the Metropolitan Catholic is a former College swimming pressures of balancing the that spark national unity, such part of their Premiership winning Colleges competition. Further champion who, like his brother demands of paid employment as commemorations related team in 2005; and he was named demonstrating the strength of Michael were both well-placed in which was then more heavily to ANZAC Day in April and Dally M Hooker of the Year in 2006. Ashfield, the Senior team also State Swimming Championships concentrated on men. But Armistice, or Remembrance He has represented Australia as a emerged as undefeated MCC during the 1970s. Michael also good results followed and a Day in November. Kangaroo and is a regular member champions in 1990. Ashfield’s excelled at skating and went succession of members through Ashfield students also are of the NSW State of Origin side, Basketball players also made a visit on to become Australian Men’s the years worked to deliver active in working on initiatives occasionally carrying the mantle to the United States to test their Champion in 1980 and ’81 and Members of Ladies Auxiliary, Annual Sports Day, 1951 of Captain. Demonstrating the skills in 1988. represented Australia a total of 16 times. They are two among many benefits of combining physical and HOCKEY mental health, Robbie graduated who are part of DLS Ashfield’s as a Bachelor of Economics from Mark Paterson (student 1997- sporting excellence. Monsignor William MULLINS OUTREACH EXTENDED

History shows that the La Cricket Nets 1934 Sallian tradition knows no College Junior Rugby League premiers, 1933 Malkhan Wala national boundaries, which has helped the development of the La Salle Boys’ High Soccer School at Malkhan Wala in the Punjab region of Pakistan. Reflecting the essential ethos of Patron St John Bap- tist de La Salle to give Chris- tian education “especially to the poor” it was opened in 2008 after being abandoned by another religious order. Monsignor William Mullins, a working Priest at 92 and a senior Support for its operations “old boy” was at Ashfield before entering Oakhill’s Junior which are now overseen by Steve Pasfield Novitiate aged 13 – something which his biography From a lay principal is one of the Steve Pasfield, Australian Novice and Brotherhood to Priesthood reveals he would not wish for others many examples of outreach College Swimming Champion now. Part of his generous 40 years as a Priest and earlier service to the international com- as Br Frederick FSC saw him serve with the Congregation for munity which is fostered by Catholic Education in Rome. He and three of his own brothers the La Salle tradition and supported by the positive ef- revisited the College in 2011 and are among many families forts of broader school com- which fully appreciate the ethos of La Sallian education. Children in class at La Salle School Malken Walla, a De La Salle Ashfield munities including Ashfield. MILESTONES The 1998 Invincibles, First XI Soccer Champions twinning project 1966 1977 1986 1990 2001 2008 2011 2015 Secondary block completed Final brothers leave, school Diamond Jubilee Mass, St. Rock Eistedford winners/ New College Library opened New College Hall opened Musical Production Joseph Rock Eistedford winners/ passes over to lay control Mary’s Cathedral champions and the Amazing Technical champions 50th Anniversary Mass Dreamcoat St Marys Cathedral

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A BRIGHT FUTURE Leader in boys’ education

t is a great honour and privilege to learning space to create a common oper- Links have been formed with the lo- lead De La Salle College, Ashfield. ating environment across the College, the cal community and the services of Ash- The College has a well-established construction of a cardio gym and weights field Toastmasters will deliver a public history of being a leader in boys’ gym, as well as indoor and outdoor bas- speaking program to both students and Ieducation in the region. In our centenary ketball and soccer facilities used by both staff ahead of the public speaking and year, the College celebrates 100 years of staff and students to support the College debating seasons. This will enhance staff education in the De La Salle tradition: an focus on health and well-being. The ren- knowledge as well as student confidence achievement that generates much pride. ovation of the amenities blocks will occur both in and outside of the classroom. We are developing the young men we in 2016, leading to further building to ca- Our Chess Teams have had great suc- teach to strive for excellence in all of their ter for increasing numbers in the upcom- cess and band and music programs are endeavours. The College is part of the ing years. strong, with highly skilled tutors for Mu- Newman Gifted and Talented Project At DLS, Ashfield, we deliver greater sic and Drama as part of our creative and and our eagerly anticipated LEAP Gift- learning and skill options for students performing arts focus. ed and Talented Program has now been and provide first class training facilities Our great College has a wonderful his- launched. for our sporting teams. tory and it is with great anticipation that A total renovation of College facilities To enhance our student laptop program we are celebrating this milestone. has been completed, including a refur- we are further developing the Parent Por- ESTO VIR! – To be the best man you bishment of the art and photography tal and Electronic Diary along with our can be! rooms, installation of short throw inter- collaborative learning platform within a active data projection technology in every Google context. Mr Stephen Kennaugh, Principal

Original college entrance

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New college entrance 2016 2 016 Centenary CELEBRATIONS ~ Honouring 100 years ~

buildings, describing the history of new wing off the Library Area will New Italian marble St each structure. be built and an architect has been John Baptist De La Salle statue engaged. commissioned to sit adjacent to main college entrance pathway. A Vintage Assemblys, one promoting each of the ten Centenary Publication new Mary Mother of God statue commissioned also commissioned to sit beside decades organised and staff and the front entrance. ex students invited to attaned College Principal’s framed photos hung next to Board Room Commemorative Sketch Large, wall photo display in College Administration Block commissioned for the 2016 Year boards commissioned that Hall. showcase key college photos, Book cover, souvenir cards and limited reproductions for sale documents and highlights of past A College Foundation will 100 years. be set up for donations towards De La Salle College Archives student fee relief and building Past Staff and Students Dinner to be updated by President projects Father Paul Cullen CM was Parish will be held at the end of the year. of the Past Staff and Students Priest at the time the College Association Mr Graham Lucas Special Centenary opened in 1917 Plaques have been created Commemorative pin/tie pin and for display on renamed college Due to increasing numbers a cuff links commissioned.

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