La Salle College’s commitment to excellence and strong sense of community was shown at the 2018 Presentation Evening held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre to 2500 guests on Sunday 2 December.

The College showcased the talents of 413 performers, including Year 7 Massed Choir, Concert Band, Brass Band, Show Band, College Choir, Liturgical Dance Ensemble, De La J and De La Dance. The 239 award recipients were acknowledged for their outstanding academic achievement and special awards and 53 Student Representative Council members were introduced for 2019. 

Under the direction of Mr Christopher Milne, the La Salle College Concert Band performed two pieces.  The first piece was a medley from Disney’s Aladdin.   In 2014 Mrs Margaret Bull asked Mr Milne if the band knew the theme from Star Trek Voyager – they performed this at the 2018 Catholic Performing Arts Festival and received its ninth consecutive Outstanding Award.  The second piece performed Star Trek Through The Years was dedicated to the memory of Mrs Margaret Bull.

 The College acknowledges these special awards and their recipients from Year 12.

The Year 12 Coordinator’s Award was presented to Shanice Peploe for her genuine helpful nature and her commitment to caring for and helping others makes, which makes her a true Lasallian.

The Australian Super Awards for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training acknowledging the achievements of the top student in this area was presented to Emily Powell.

Proxime Accessit, awarded to the second highest ranked student studying courses that lead to achieving an ATAR was presented to Ashleigh Sanders

The most prestigious academic award offered to a student is the Dux of the College. This was presented to James Mavrick.

The Tom Campbell Trophy was awarded to McCormack House as the Overall Champion House for 2018.

The St John Baptist de La Salle Medallion recognises a student who has lived out the spirit of our Patron Saint and founder.  The award recognises a student who epitomises what it is to be Lasallian – to give selflessly, to reach out and touch the hearts of other students and staff, to strive for excellence, to actively and consciously live out a commitment to helping those who are “last, least and lost” and to be an overt witness to Christ.  The 2018 St John Baptist de La Salle Award was presented to Jacob Schelfhout.

The College congratulates all students for their outstanding achievements and God given talents.   The College thanks the staff and students for their dedication in preparing for this special evening.

In recognition of our retiring Principal, Mr Wayne Bull, a presentation was made on behalf of the College community and presented by College Board Chair, Mr Joe Marino.   Firstly, a suitcase filled with thank you notes, letters and cards handwritten by members of the College community was presented.   Secondly, the St John Baptist de La Salle Medallion, the highest honour that the College can bestow was presented with the inscription:

Wayne Bull

In recognition of his outstanding achievements and visionary leadership as Principal of La Salle College 2006 – 2018.

At the conclusion of the evening it is tradition as a mark of honour and respect, that those people who are about to leave an organisation are piped out. At the conclusion of the evening, piper, Alex Pagano commenced and Vice Principal, Mr Adrian Martino invited the Year 12 College Captains, Deputy Captains, retiring Principal, Mr Wayne Bull accompanied by his grandchildren to lead the graduating Class of 2018 from the Riverside Theatre at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for the final time.