De La Salle College, Mangere East
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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. 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
.
in the middle and the words 'Bonum Certamen Certa' which are the Latin words for the motto.
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.
Summer:
Winter:
Years 11 - 13 (Senior Uniform)
Summer:
Winter:
. 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.
, football, and basketball
are offered. In the summer, volleyball
, kilikiti
, waka ama, softball
, and cricket
are offered. New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2008
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Established in 1953 by the De La Salle Brothers
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
, 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. 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
Auckland City
Auckland City was the city and local authority covering the Auckland isthmus and most of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, in the North Island of New Zealand. On 1 November 2010 it was amalgamated into the wider Auckland Region under the authority of the new Auckland Council...
and 15 minutes from Manukau City
Manukau
Manukau City was a large territorial authority in Auckland, New Zealand. The city was sometimes referred to as South Auckland, but this term did not possess official recognition and did not encompass areas like East Auckland, which was previously within the official boundaries of Manukau City...
.
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 crossCross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run obliquely, the design is technically termed a saltire, although the arms of a saltire need not meet...
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
Helen Clark
Helen Elizabeth Clark, ONZ is a New Zealand political figure who was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms from 1999 to 2008...
, Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
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.
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:| 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 KirwanJohn Kirwan
John Kirwan may refer to:* John Kirwan , cricketer* John Kirwan , 20th century Australian politician* John Kirwan , New Zealand dual code rugby footballer and coach...
. In recent times the most notable is All Black Isaia Toeava
Isaia Toeava
Isaia "Ice" Toeava , is a professional rugby union player in New Zealand.-Early career:Toeava attended De La Salle College, Mangere East, he played alongside Taniela Moa in the school's First XV rugby team. He represented New Zealand U-19 where he was named the IRB's Under-19 2005 player of the year...
, Motu Tony
Motu Tony
Iosefo Motu Tony is a Samoan-New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and previously played for Hull and Whitehaven...
(NZ Warriors, Kiwi's) and Henry Fa'afili
Henry Fa'afili
Henry Fa'afili is a Samoan rugby player. He originally played Rugby league but switched codes in 2007 to play rugby union for Biarritz Olympique. He is currently signed to Connacht Rugby in the Celtic League after departing Leeds Carnegie in June 2011. Fa'afili's position of choice is on the Wing...
(NZ Warriors, Kiwi's and Manu Samoa), Lesley Vainikolo
Lesley Vainikolo
Lesley Vainikolo is a dual code professional rugby football player who currently plays for Gloucester Rugby. He plays on the wing....
(Canberra Raiders, Kiwi's and England Rugby International), Junior Poluleuligaga(Waikato Chiefs, Manu Samoa), George Carmont
George Carmont
George Carmont is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League competition...
(Newcastle Knights, Toa Samoa, Wigan Warriors), Jeff Lima
Jeff Lima
Jeff Lima is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of Europe's Super League...
(Melbourne Storm, Kiwi's) and the late Sonny Fai
Sonny Fai
Sonny Fai was a professional rugby league player who played for the New Zealand Warriors.-Early years:...
(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.
Available sports
In winter, RugbyRugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
, football, and basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
are offered. In the summer, volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, kilikiti
Kilikiti
Kilikiti is one of several forms of the game of cricket. Originating in Samoa , it spread throughout Polynesia and can now be found around the world in areas with strong Polynesian populations...
, waka ama, softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
, and cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
are offered. New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Champions 2008
Rugby league
- Leeson Ah MauLeeson Ah MauLeeson Ah Mau is a New Zealand rugby league player in the National Rugby League . He is signed to play for the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2012, having previously played in the NRL for the North Queensland Cowboys and the New Zealand Warriors. He is a forward...
- player, Junior Warriors & North Queensland Cowboys - George CarmontGeorge CarmontGeorge Carmont is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of the Super League competition...
- player, Wigan Warriors & Samoa - Henry Fa'afiliHenry Fa'afiliHenry Fa'afili is a Samoan rugby player. He originally played Rugby league but switched codes in 2007 to play rugby union for Biarritz Olympique. He is currently signed to Connacht Rugby in the Celtic League after departing Leeds Carnegie in June 2011. Fa'afili's position of choice is on the Wing...
- player, Warriors, Kiwis & Warrington - Mark Ioane - player, Junior Warriors & Canberra Raiders
- Jeff LimaJeff LimaJeff Lima is a professional rugby league footballer for the Wigan Warriors of Europe's Super League...
- player, Storm & Kiwis - Constantine MikaConstantine MikaConstantine Mika is a New Zealand professional rugby league player of Samoan descent, currently playing for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the English Super League. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice is second-row...
- player, Newcastle Knights - Frank-Paul Nuuasala - player, Roosters
- Tai Savea - player, Samoa
- Donald Tony - player, Junior Warriors
- Motu TonyMotu TonyIosefo Motu Tony is a Samoan-New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and previously played for Hull and Whitehaven...
- player, Warriors, Kiwis & Hull FC - Lesley VainikoloLesley VainikoloLesley Vainikolo is a dual code professional rugby football player who currently plays for Gloucester Rugby. He plays on the wing....
- player, Canberra, Leeds & Kiwis. England rugby union representative - Sonny FaiSonny FaiSonny Fai was a professional rugby league player who played for the New Zealand Warriors.-Early years:...
player,vodafone warriors
Rugby union
- Jonny Fa'amatuainu - Manu Samoa
- John Kirwan - former All Black, coach
- Taniela MoaTaniela MoaTaniela Moa is a rugby footballer. He currently plays rugby union for the Chiefs. He started playing for Auckland for 2 to three years but then moved to play for Bay of Plenty in the 2010 Air NZ cup competition also known as NPC or ITM cup. His main position is scrum-half but he can also play in...
- All Blacks - Junior PoluJunior PoluJunior Poluleuligaga is a Samoan rugby union international player. He currently plays for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership. He plays as a Scrum-half and was educated at De La Salle College, Mangere East. His name is often abbreviated to Junior Polu.-Career:So much of Junior Poluleuligaga's...
- Manu Samoa - Isaia ToeavaIsaia ToeavaIsaia "Ice" Toeava , is a professional rugby union player in New Zealand.-Early career:Toeava attended De La Salle College, Mangere East, he played alongside Taniela Moa in the school's First XV rugby team. He represented New Zealand U-19 where he was named the IRB's Under-19 2005 player of the year...
- All Black - Alfie To'oala - Manu Samoa
- Sherwin StowersSherwin StowersSherwin Stowers is a New Zealand rugby player. He plays for the Blues Super Rugby side, for whom he has made 11 appearances following his 2011 debut. He also plays for Counties Manukau in the New Zealand Provincial ITM Cup, and played for New Zealand in the Sevens World Series.- References :* * -...
- NZ Sevens, Auckland Blues