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School spotlight: a bright future at De La Salle Caringbah

As you step onto the grounds of De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, you’re immediately greeted by a palpable energy that sets it apart from schools across the country.

Here, excellence isn’t just a goal, it’s a way of life for both students and staff. This ethos fuels a vibrant culture that prioritises inclusivity, personal growth, and, above all, being ‘A-grade.’

Ask any De La Salle student what it means to be ‘A-grade,’ and you’ll receive a response back that is wise beyond their years.

The school’s unofficial motto, ‘A-grade,’ encourages students to always strive for their personal best and push for the next level, whether in academics, vocational studies, the arts, or sports.

The man behind the motto, Principal Peter Buxton, leads with a uniquely ambitious style that reflects the bright future ahead for the school.

Buxton keeps an open-door policy for both educators and students. One of his favourite pieces of advice he has to offer: “just give it a go”.

“In my role, you have to take risks,” Buxton shares. “You also have to give others the permission to fail while being supportive, appreciative, and present.”

This mindset has shaped a school environment where staff feel empowered, and students are given the tools to explore their potential.

And the local community is more than taking the note. The schools’ reputation precedes it with an ever-growing waiting list of boys eager to join.

“Ultimately, it’s a family culture,” he explains. “When we host an open day, our school hall is packed. The first thing I say to the crowd is that I can’t describe what you’re about to feel and experience. There’s just a buzz.”

This strong vision for the school includes catering to different …

baden.parkerbrown@syd.catholic.edu.auOctober 29, 2024|

Raising healthy young men: Conference explores innovations in boys’ education

Healthy young men help create healthy societies.

That was the common message proclaimed by a range of leading educators and industry experts as De Lalle Catholic College Caringbah hosted an innovative conference on boys education on Monday.

Attended by primary and secondary educators from Sydney Catholic Schools and beyond, the conference explored contemporary approaches to working with young men, dissecting some of the more pertinent issues relating to boys’ education today.

The day featured keynote addresses from renowned sports and exercise medicine physician Dr John Best, and Australian rugby league internationals Aaron Woods and Chris Lawrence.

There was also opportunity for collaboration among attendees, with a series of workshops held across the afternoon focusing on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence and social justice, to notions of masculinity and the performing arts.

The conference comes as De Lalle Catholic College Caringbah continues to establish itself as a leader in boys education in the Sutherland Shire following its recent expansion into a 7-12 college.

Peter Buxton, Principal at De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, said the conference offered some invaluable insights into the future direction of boys’ education.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to bring together experts and educators to share ideas, learn from one another and better understand how we all can better support our boys,” he said.

In a fascinating keynote address, Dr Best spoke about some of the developmental, social and cultural considerations for young males, examining what it takes to be healthy and what that health then enables.

Dr Best, who counts a decade as the Wallabies’ physician as part of his impressive resume, also looked at the importance of both spirituality and friendship, and what the future role of young men may …

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Sutherland Shire Colleges Welcome New Cohorts

Sydney Catholic Schools’ (SCS) Sutherland Shire precinct is set to enter an exciting phase in 2024 with each of the precinct’s three schools welcoming new cohorts for the first time.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer and De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah will both welcome their first Year 11 students this year, while St Aloysius College Cronulla will welcome its first Year 7 students.

The introduction of the new cohorts is the latest phase in SCS’ Sutherland Shire precinct, which has seen the three colleges transform into Year 7-12 single-sex and co-educational learning environments.

The precinct is the only one of its kind in the Shire, offering families different models of Catholic education with the same excellent teaching and learning SCS is renowned for.

Christine Harding, Principal of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, said the college was looking forward to welcoming its first senior students.

“The college has a long history of empowering young women and providing them with a strong, well-rounded education, and we’re delighted to extend this to senior students for the first time,” she said.

“We have a number of new, dedicated teachers with specialised knowledge and expertise in the Year 11 and 12 curriculum, and we’re excited about what our students will be able to achieve under their guidance.”

Peter Buxton, Principal of De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, said the addition of the new cohort of Year 11 students will help further establish the college as a leader in boys education in the Sutherland Shire.

“The response to the transition from the wider community has been overwhelmingly positive and we are well positioned to …

domenictrimboli01February 9, 2024|

New education precinct announced for the Shire

Sydney Catholic Schools has unveiled its plans for a cutting-edge new education precinct in the Shire’s beachside suburbs.

Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, Tony Farley, said the new education precinct will transform three existing college campuses into Year 7-12 single-sex and co-educational contemporary learning environments.

“This is a defining moment in the combined histories of De La Salle Cronulla, De La Salle Caringbah and Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer, as we reimagine this part of the Shire and transform it into a world-class precinct,” Mr Farley said.

The three precinct schools will retain their current leaders – Peter Buxton (left), Leonie Pearce and Stephen Mahoney – to usher in the new era of collaboration.

Increased connectivity between campuses

“This will be the only Catholic education precinct within the Shire’s beating heart, on the boundary of the beautiful Gunnamatta Bay, with expanded student offerings at each school site and increased connectivity between the three campuses,” Mr Farley said.

“For example, new subject offerings linked to Gunnamatta Bay, such as Marine Science, Marine Biology and Aquaculture; sporting competitions, in rowing, sailing and rugby; creative and performing arts programs; and social outreach initiatives.”

A precinct of vast opportunity and choice

“This will be a precinct of vast opportunity and choice as De La Salle Cronulla, Our Lady of Mercy Burraneer and De La Salle Caringbah expand into Year 7 to 12 colleges from 2024, providing a smooth transition for students as they move through to the senior years of schooling,” Mr Farley said.

“Expanding De La Salle …

Isabell PetrinicSeptember 13, 2022|

PM Scott Morrison school visit

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah today for the official blessing of the school’s multi-purpose hall.

The PM – who represents the federal seat of Cook, wherein the school is located – also recorded a good luck message for the college’s HSC students earlier this month.

The 1000 person capacity hall is part of a $9 million project to expand the De La Salle community’ s available learning spaces.

Other features of the build, which began in 2019, include internal and external sports facilities, additional music rooms and an amphitheatre for outdoor learning.

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP addressing students at De La Salle Caringbah.

Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher OP led the blessing of the new hall which has been named ‘Wiyanga Ngabamara’, meaning ‘Mary mother of God’ in Aboriginal language.

The translation was advised by Dharawal person and Chair Of the Gujaga Foundation, Raymond Ingrey, and senior Gweagal and Dharawal elder Dr Shayne Williams.

Mr Morrison, Archbishop Fisher, Sydney Catholic Schools’ Executive Director Tony Farley and Principal Peter Buxton together unveiled a plaque during the day’s event.

The PM then addressed the star-struck students, speaking of the opportunities De La Salle gives students to not only excel in their studies but grow their faith.

“It is really exciting that our Prime Minister has taken time to come to our school,” Year 8 student Harrison said afterwards.

He said having Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Archbishop at his school made him feel particularly proud of the school’s new facilities.

“It is a very special occasion,” Harrison said.

Isabell PetrinicNovember 19, 2021|

PHOTO GALLERY: Go inside De La Salle College

De La Salle Catholic College in Caringbah’s incredible makeover is complete. The images below allow you to take a virtual tour of the extraordinary changes at the school.

Included in the major building project is a new multi-purpose hall, music and drama facilities, PDHPE facilities, and covered outdoor learning area. Existing buildings were also refurbished to include more general-purpose learning areas.

De La Salle Principal Peter Buxton said the project had given students and staff state-of-the-art facilities and increased collaboration during lessons. He said the reaction from students, parents and staff to the changes was fantastic.

“Everyone was overwhelmingly positive,” Mr Buxton said.

“Parents were impressed and the staff was excited to teach in brand new facilities. The colour scheme has also created the right environment for students to learn.”

The new multi-purpose hall is one of the most exciting additions of the project. It includes a full-size basketball court and seats more than 800 students.

Sydney Catholic Schools’ Program Manager – Property and Facilities, Christian Ulloa, said the hall gave the school a place to hold practical lessons in inclement weather.

“The school didn’t have a multi-purpose hall where the college could meet for assemblies, awards ceremonies, functions, activities and productions,” Mr Ulloa said.

“The completed hall facilitates these activities.”

BY: NIKOLA POZDER

AdminMay 31, 2021|

Out-of-this-world learning

Year 9 students at De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah have built and programmed a robot car – also called an mBOT – that can search for life on Mars.

Their Mars Mission included analysing rock samples under a microscope and reporting their findings to “NASA”. They undertook this project as part of STEM, short for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

“Programming the mBOT and understanding the concept of gear ratios took some time, but I understand it well now,” student Matthew Nunn said.

“We saw green plant life and some fragments of metal and, after analysing them closely, we discovered microbial life.”

The Mars Mission is one of many projects helping students to develop skills in problem-solving, creativity, communication and digital literacy.

De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah Year 9 STEM students Gerry Reyes, Brayden Henniker, Nicolas Bambacas, Matthew Nunn, John Ganter and Damien Stassi with STEM teacher Dominic Ritchie. Photo: Kitty Beale

What is STEM?

STEM actively involves students in the development and production of quality design projects, and is a pathway to many subjects including physics, mathematics, engineering, design and technology and science.

It gets students experimenting, questioning and evaluating information.

This is the first time De La Salle Caringbah has offered STEM, teacher and assistant principal Dominic Ritchie said.

“We aimed to design a STEM program that grabs a student’s interest and further develops the passion they have for problem solving,” Mr Ritchie said.

“We have seen the students really engaged with the STEM projects and they are enthusiastic about developing their skills.

“Thanks to the positive feedback from students and parents, interest in the class …

Isabell PetrinicSeptember 15, 2020|

School spotlight: a bright future at De La Salle Caringbah

Raising healthy young men: Conference explores innovations in boys’ education

Sutherland Shire Colleges Welcome New Cohorts

New education precinct announced for the Shire

Increased connectivity between campuses

A precinct of vast opportunity and choice

PM Scott Morrison school visit

PHOTO GALLERY: Go inside De La Salle College

Out-of-this-world learning

What is STEM?

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