De La Salle College
Motto	Latin: Bonum Certamen Certa "Fight The Good Fight of Faith"
Type	State: Integrated, Gender Single Sex-Boys School, Secondary (Year 7-13)
Year established	1953
Address	81 Gray Avenue, Mangere East, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates	36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°E / -36.9663; 174.8372Coordinates: 36°57′59″S 174°50′14″E / 36.9663°S 174.8372°E / -36.9663; 174.8372
Principal	Brother Steve Hogan
School roll	989 (approx)
Socio-economic decile (10 is highest)	2[1]
Ministry of Education Institution no.	94
Website	www.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.

Contents 1 Philosophy 2 History 3 Uniform 4 School Themes 5 Houses 6 Academics 7 Sports 8 De La Salle 1st XV 2007 9 De La Salle 1st XV 2008 10 Available sports 11 Notable alumni 12 See also 13 Notes 14 External links

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Uniform

Years 7 - 10 (Junior Uniform)
Summer:
- Navy blue polo shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with school socks or sandals
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)

Winter:
- Navy blue polo shirt
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with school socks
- Maroon jumper and jacket (optional)

Years 11 - 13 (Senior Uniform)
Summer:
- Maroon polo shirt
- Grey drill shorts
- Black shoes with black socks or sandals
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)

Winter:
- Maroon polo shirt
- Black trousers
- Black shoes with black socks
- Navy blue jumper and navy and red jacket (optional)

[edit] School Themes

2004: "Proud to be Achievers"
2005: "Commitment, Confidence, Success"
2006: "Aim to Attain, Read to Succeed"
2007: "I am Responsible for My Own Learning"
2008: "Do What is Right"

[edit] 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'

[edit] Academics

De La Salle College is known for its generally high marks in academic achievement.^[2]

[edit] 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. Isaia played in the 1st XV from 2001-2003.

[edit] De La Salle 1st XV 2007

Opposition	Result	Score
Francis Douglas College	W	13-12
New Plymouth Boys	W	32-10
Tangaroa College	W	50-3
Kelston Boys High School	W	30-10
St Peters College	W	52-0
Kings College	W	31-13
Mt Albert Grammar School	L	5-13
Papatoetoe High School	W	41-7
Auckland Grammar School	W	29-0
Tamaki College	W	34-0
St Pauls College	W	36-0
St Kentigern College	W	28-23
Sacred Heart College	W	17-3
St Pauls College	W	20-11
Mt Albert Grammar School	L	18-25

[edit] De La Salle 1st XV 2008

Opposition	Result	Score
Mt Albert Grammar School	L	21-22
Kings College	W	16-10
St Peters College	W	43-0
Auckland Grammar School	W	27-7
Sacred Heart College	L	5-9
St Kentigern College	W	15-10
Tangaroa College	W	26-3
St Pauls College	W	10-8

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]

[edit] 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

[edit] Notable alumni

• Len Brown, Mayor of Manukau City (2007 - )
• Rick Salizzo, TV personality; Sports cafe presenter.
• Tai Savea, Rugby League international; Samoa.
• John Kirwan: Rugby union international; All Black.
• Isaia Toeava: Rugby union international; All Black.
• Taniela Moa: Rugby union international; All Black.
• Junior Polu: Rugby union international; Manu Samoa.
• Alfie Toala: Rugby Union international; Manu Samoa
• Lesley Vainikolo: leading rugby league player. Rugby international. Canberra, Leeds, Kiwi's. England rugby union representative.
• Motu Tony: leading rugby league player; Warriors, Kiwis, Hull FC.
• Henry Fa'afili: leading rugby league player. Warriors, Kiwi's, Warrington
• Jeff Lima: leading rugby league player. Storm, Kiwi's.
• Sonny Fai: leading rugby league player. Warriors.
• Constantine Mika: leading rugby league player. Jnr Warriors
• Leeson Ah Mau: Leading rugby league player. Jnr Warriors.
• Frank-Paul Nuuasala: Leading rugby league player. Roosters.
• George Carmont: leading rugby league player. Knights.

[edit] See also

• La Salle
• De La Salle
• Lasallian educational institutions

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

• School website