Insight 2012T1W07

Christian Brothers College Newsletter

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Term 1, Week 7

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Friday March 16, 2012

CBC Students visiting Canberra.

This scripture calls us to a renewed commitment as people of faith to act in solidarity with the persecuted people of today. We therefore remember in our prayers: • Persecuted families living in war-torn countries • Children who have been forced into war or slavery • Refugees forced to flee their countries

From The Principal Dear Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers,

Prayerful Reflection This Sunday at Mass we listen to Psalm 137:1-6 where we are reminded of a deeply persecuted Jewish people.

Despite their suffering, pain and forced diaspora they are drawn paradoxically through their suffering to a deeper love of God. By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down and wept, when we remembered Zion, On the willows there we hung up our lyres. For there our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”

How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither! Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I do not remember you, if I do not set Jerusalem above my highest joy!

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence - Friday 16 March Sunday’s readings segue to God’s call to live in harmony and be proactive as people of faith against all forms of violence. Friday’s National Day of Action invites us to take a stand specifically against bullying and violence.

The focus of the day is on stakeholders taking a stand together and recognising the important role each plays. The issue of bullying is complex and requires a multi-tiered approach where all key stakeholders play their part.

Deputy Principal Mr Shaun Clarke, in this edition of Insight, highlights the College’s stance on this important issue. I encourage you to read his article carefully.

In addition to the activities highlighted in Mr Clarke’s report, the College has responded to this day in a variety of ways:

Inclusive Community

Our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good.

Faith Excellence Community Compassion

• Senior Campus - an inter-House competition to promote the anti-bullying message via poster, roleplay, debate, video or song.

• Junior Campus - poetry writing, role-playing and narratives.

• Staff will be looking at an anti-bullying resource ‘Bullying No Way” and 8am Mass on Wednesday was offered for victims of violence across the globe.

• Parents- You are invited to visit http://www. bullyingnoway.com.au/ and download useful information to guide discussions with your child on this important matter.

Student News Please note Monday and Tuesday 19/20 March are normal school days for all Senior Campus students. This includes Year 10 students involved in Christian Service Learning and Duke of Edinburgh Camps from Wednesday 21 March.

Congratulations to John Martinez who was selected in the Secondary Schools Sports SA Triathlon Championships to be held in Busselton, Western Australia, from 2 to 5 August this year.

Congratulations to CBC Old Collegian Paul Vasileff (2007 Graduate) on his international success in fashion.

Paul has recently returned from study at the Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan and two of his gown designs were worn at the recent Allan Border Medal presentation in Melbourne.

Counsellor’s Corner Letting go of other’s approval As children many of us were trained to act for the approval of others. As we grow in maturity we need to learn to act from self-approval. Resentment follows letting our feelings be determined by what someone else is doing or saying, whether just or not. It is a form of anger telling me I am feeling powerless and I hesitate to do anything about it because of my need for their approval. Resentment and guilt are the price we pay for acting from the approval of others. If I do not know how to, or choose not to approve myself, resentment is the price I will often pay. Resentment and guilt are not “our fault”, they are our choice. To be true to ourselves we must be able to let go of the need for other’s approval. Only then can we be truly in harmony with, and honest about, who we are, what we feel, think and want. Depending on internal not external approval has interesting consequences:a. The first dramatic result is that resentment and guilt start to go out the window. b. Others won’t always like what we are doing but their respect for us will grow significantly.

CBC Music Captains Harrison Visintin, Marcus Barricelli and Jordan Lennon represented CBC on Wednesday at the Association for Music in NonGovernment Schools meeting at Rostrevor College. They also had a busy week performing for the gathering of the Edmund Rice Community at the Junior Campus on Tuesday night. I congratulate our Music students on their amazing talent, professionalism and generosity as they represent the College.

Visitors to CBC this Week Over 80 members of the Edmund Rice Community visited the CBC Junior Campus on Tuesday night for an evening of prayer, celebration and thanks. Visitors included Christian Brothers, Associate Members of the Christian Brothers, EREA principals and staff members, staff from the Edmund Rice FAME (Flexible and Mobile Education) program, Edmund Rice Camps and Oceania Province team.

Fifteen students and their lecturer from TAFE Library Studies course also visited the Paul McGuire Library and the CBC Archives Museum on Thursday evening.

College archivist Mrs Jacinta Weiss presented a lecture on Collection Development Policy.

Community News: We wish staff member Ms Jane Bastick (Inclusive Education) and fiancé Peter Molnar our blessings for their marriage this Saturday 17 March.

We also pray for Br. Ray O’Donoghue CFC (CBC staff member) who is unwell and in hospital in Sydney.

d. Being true to ourselves we desire others to be true to themselves. We can accept others saying and doing what is true for them: previously we would have taken this as rejection.

Please keep Old Collegian Bob Hehir in your prayers as he fights serious illness.

Letting go of the need for others’ approval (our partner, children, friends, social status, our work, our possessions, food, drugs, even the government!) and beginning to operate on self-approval brings a lot of freedom into life. Self-control, acceptance of consequences, responsibility, more choices and security follow. Reflect on the motives for our actions today.

Br Michael Flaherty Counsellor

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is operating from 227 Flinders Street, Adelaide. For more information, please call 8400 4249.

Normal trading hours: Monday 8:30am to 5pm* Wednesday 12pm to 5pm* Friday 12pm to 5pm* (*During school terms - extra trading hours are advertised for school holiday trading) Mrs Claire Summerton Uniform Shop Manager

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Conclusion The Gospel challenge is to live lives of love and peace.

Mahatma Gandhi once said ‘My life is my message’.

As we reflect on the challenges of Harmony Week next week and National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence on Friday, let us ask: “What message of peace will our lives send to our sisters and brothers suffering poverty, violence or pain?”

Mr Noel Mifsud Principal

Please keep in your prayers and thoughts last year’s College Captain Simon Cousins, whose grandmother passed away last week.

c. We take responsibility for our lives and do not blame others or ourselves nearly as much.

e. We find inner peace and a sense of being at home.

CBC extends our deep condolences on the passing of St Paul’s College staff member Mrs Jan Burns. Jan was a long standing member of St Paul’s, serving over 30 years as receptionist. I have many lasting memories of Jan when I was a student and later as a colleague at St Paul’s. During a recent visit to Mary Potter Hospice, Jan reminded me of the time when I was in Year 5 in 1974 and I gave her a command performance singing a song from the St Paul’s musical Joseph and his Technicolour Dream Coat. Our condolences and prayers go to the Burns family, her husband Joe and the St Paul’s College community.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Paul Vasileff graduated from Christian Brothers College in 2007. He studied art and design with Ms Oliphant in Year 11 and Mr Lopresto in Year 12 while attending a TAFE course in Fashion at the same time. Needless to say he was the top design student of that cohort and amazed us all with his collection of 54 different items at his fashion show that year. He has also studied at Istitudo Europeo Di Design in Milan. Paul’s label is Poalo Sebastian and he is often seen in magazines and the Advertiser. His show in last year’s Fashion Week was a sell out. We congratulate Paul on his success so far anticipate international success to come.

If your child is being bullied:

From The Deputy Principal

1. Listen to their story: Children who are bullied need someone to believe their story. Take them seriously and avoid dismissing complaints as tell-tale. Use common sense to differentiate between bullying and more random, non-selective antisocial acts. Children can be nasty to each other, yet this doesn’t constitute bullying.

What bullying isn’t and what to do when it happens?

2. Deal with their feelings: A child who is bullied probably feels scared, angry and sad. Boys are more likely to display anger and girls claim they feel sad.

The degree of emotional intensity is an indicator of the amount of bullying. Recognise and validate their emotions. Let them talk about how they think (remember boys respond better to ‘think’ language) and feel. It’s normal to feel sad, scared or just plain confused.

This week the college will recognise this Friday 16 March as “Bullying No Way” day. This day we will be creating posters, selling armbands, reminding students that bullying is not accepted in our culture at CBC and outlining strategies that students can use if they feel they are bullied either at school or at home.

3. Get the facts: Get a clear picture of what happens, including who is involved, the frequency and what happens prior to any bullying. Get your child to be as specific as possible by asking good questions. An accurate picture will help you determine your next course of action.

Bullying is a word that’s wrapped in emotion. For many people bullying is associated with bad childhood memories. It’s been estimated that around 40% of people have experienced some type of bullying in the past. Bullying is an insidious behaviour that transgresses children’s natural right to feel safe and secure. It can adversely affect their learning, emotional wellbeing, peer relationships and their sense of self. Bullying takes many forms and guises including physical and emotional abuse, intimidation, harassment and exclusion.

4. Give them coping skills: With a clear picture you can start giving your child some help about how he or she may deal with bullying including using avoidance strategies, being more assertive and changing poor body language.

It now has a well-publicised cyber dimension which has moved the goalposts for many children. In the past children could escape bullying behaviours they may have experienced by being at home. Cyber bullying now means that children can’t escape the bully as they once could. Bullying is not the domain of one gender.

Girls bully just as much as boys but they do it in less physical ways. While boys use physical intimidation or verbal abuse to wield power, girls are more likely to use exclusion or verbal sarcasm to assert themselves.

Bullying should not be confused with teasing, rejection, random acts of violence or physicality and conflict. While children will often tease or fight, this bickering should not be confused with bullying. Bullying is about lack of power as one person is powerless to stop the teasing or physical abuse. Bullying is the selective, uninvited, repetitive oppression of one person by another person or group.

If you think your child is being bullied then handle the matter with care since children often don’t want to admit that they are on the receiving end of bullying.

Some children keep it close to their chests so it helps to be on the lookout for warning signs such as: items being stolen, changing the route to school and withdrawal from usual activities.

5. Get the school involved: Bullying is best handled when parents and teachers are involved. Approach the college through the appropriate channels; make yourself aware of our college’s anti-bullying procedures and programs, and be willing to work within these guidelines with your son’s home class teacher, Year Level Coordinator or our AP – Student Wellbeing.

6. Help build your child’s support networks: Children need a group of friends to support them when they experience bullying so look for practical ways to broaden friendship groups.

7. Build their self-confidence: Provide children with systematic encouragement. Let them know through your words and treatment of them that they will get through this period. It’s worth remembering that children who experience some form of bullying often come out stronger and more resourceful because they have experienced difficulties and they know they can defeat them.

Parents can gain more information from the Bullying No Way website: www.bullyingnoway.com.au/

Week 8 Mon 19 Mar

Board Meeting Year 4 Swimming World’s Greatest Shave

Tues 20 Mar Year 8 Immunisation Year 4 Swimming Wed 21 Mar

Year 10 DOE (Group B) Year 10 CSL (Group B) Year 4 Swimming

Thurs 22 Mar Year 10 DOE (Group B) Year 10 CSL (Group B) Year 4 Swimming Fri 23 Mar

Year 10 DOE (Group B) Year 10 CSL (Group B) Year 4 Swimming Year Level Specific Assembly - PC

Sun 25 Mar - Year 8 Rowing Picnic Day

Week 9 Mon 26 Mar

Principal’s Tour - Junior Campus Year 3 Swimming

Tues 27 Mar Principal’s Tour - Senior Campus Year 3 Swimming Wed 28 Mar

Year 3 Swimming

Thurs 29 Mar Year 3 Swimming Fri 30 Mar

Whole School Assembly (Junior & Senior School) Year 3 Swimming

Sat 31 Mar

Head of the River

Mon 2 Apr

International Children’s Book Day Music Under The Stars

Tues 3 Apr

Junior School Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wed 4 Apr

Senior School Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews Water Sports Auxiliary Meeting 6.30pm

Thurs 5 Apr

Holy Thursday Liturgy Term finishes at 2.20pm

Fri 6 Apr

Good Friday

Week 10

Mr Shaun Clarke Deputy Principal

CBC Volunteer Induction Night 3.45pm - 4.45pm Wednesday 4th April For those friends of CBC, parent helpers or volunteers who missed the last induction evening another has been organised for the 4th April 2012. Children are welcome.

CBC Conference Centre (Senior Campus).

Please bring your driver’s licence.

RSVP

school calender

e | jweiss@cbc.sa.edu.au p | 8400 4297

Canteen Notice We know that sometimes in the busy rush of getting ready in the mornings, lunch and/or lunch money can be forgotten by parents and students.

In the event that a student finds himself without lunch, the College will provide the student with a basic meal of a vegemite or cheese sandwich.

Please refer to the Canteen Manager for this assistance if required.

The Canteen is no longer able to provide credit.

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The SLASA Online Referencing Generator Over the past few weeks I have been demonstrating the use of the School Library Association of South Australia’s (SLASA) Referencing Generator to Year 12 Research Project students. This is a brilliant tool that students from any year level can use to create citations for a Reference List or Bibliography, usually required to support research for an assignment or project.

The SLASA Referencing Generator uses the Harvard Author-Date system and has a comprehensive range of source types available from books, journals, websites and audio-visual material in either print or electronic format. The reference is generated by typing the source information into blank tab spaces, such as the author, title, publishing or website details - and with the touch of a button, the citation is created with correct formatting that can be placed straight into the assignment.

This resource is a valuable asset for any student learning to reference their sources and constructing reference lists or bibliographies. It has been cleverly divided into the source types that suit the three levels of schooling so that junior primary, right through to senior students, can be accommodated.

For Sale

CBC Corner TV’s Samsung 51in Plasma TV Model PS51D450A2MXX Series 4+ 450 16 Samsung 51inch Plasma TV’s are available for sale at $599 each. (Recommended retail price is $750.00). These units are near-new and have only been used for four days during Clipsal. They will be sold on a first in basis.

Please contact Frank Scali on 8400 4207 for further information.

To access the referencing generator follow the link: http://www.slasa.asn.au/org/ There is no username required but a password will need to be entered: ben22 If you require further clarification please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Sandra Mason Head Librarian

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Make a note on your calendar to set aside Monday 2 April from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to enjoy an evening of music featuring the best of the best at CBC. The line-up includes the Funk Band and the Vocal Ensemble, as well as a wide variety of musicians. Raffles, door prizes, food and drinks – bring the family and help support the Vocal Ensemble who will perform at the upcoming Generations in Jazz Festival in Mt Gambier. See you in the gym to celebrate a great term of music making.

Ms Louise Guthleben Arts Coordinator

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Paul McGuire Library

Music under the Stars MONDAY 2ND APRIL 2012 - CBC SENIOR CAMPUS GYM FROM 6.30PM TO 8.30PM - GOLD COIN DONATION

Oliphant Science Awards

• Investigation and

The Oliphant Science Awards are one the largest science competitions in Australia and are supported by the South Australian Science Teachers Association.

There are several categories for all year levels. The categories are

Science Coordinator Eureka Science Prize The Eureka Science Prize is an annual award presented in various categories for excellence in science. The awards are televised nationally via the ABC Catalyst program and have been compared by the Sleek Geeks, Adam Spencer and Dr Karl.

This year CBC boys are being encouraged to participate in the Eureka Science Prizes. Their class teacher will have some information or see Mr Lucas, Coordinator of Science.

There is a teacher category.

The NSW Trade & Investment Eureka Prize for Science or Mathematics Teaching is awarded to a secondary school science or mathematics teacher who has motivated and inspired students to become involved in student-centred investigation and whose work impacts on the science and/or mathematics participation and performance of students in their school.

And there are two student categories – Primary and Secondary.

The University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students with a passion for science and for communicating ideas to tell a scientific story via a short film.

Primary first prize $2000 + $500 book voucher

Computer programming and robotics, Crystal investigation, Games, Models and Inventions, Multimedia, Photography, Poster, Scientific Inquiry, Science Writing.

If your son is doing a Scientific Inquiry as part of their Research Project, they should consider entering it into the Oliphant Science Awards.

All Year 8 students will participate in the Poster category.

Please see Mr Lucas for further details or go to http:// www.sasta.asn.au/events/oliphant_science_awards.

Senior School Learning Indicators After much consultation, the learning indicators on your son’s Stage 1 and Stage 2 report will be changed to reflect the SACE Learning Assessment programs. In the Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Biology and Nutrition the indicators will be • Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of science concepts. Use knowledge of science to understand and explain social or environmental issues. Communicate knowledge and understanding of science in different formats.

• Application

Apply science concepts and evidence from investigations to solve problems in new and familiar contexts. Use of appropriate science terms, conventions, formulae, and equations.

Demonstration of skills in individual and collaborative work.

Design of a science investigation. Select and acknowledge information about science and issues in science from different sources. Manipulate apparatus and technological tools to implement safe and ethical investigation procedures. Obtain, record, and display the findings of investigations using appropriate conventions and formats.

• Analysis and Evaluation

Analyse connections between data, concepts, and issues in science. Evaluate procedures, and suggestions for improvements. Analyse and evaluate data and other evidence to formulate relevant conclusions.

The Stage 2 reports will also have a written comment regarding your son’s progress.

Professional Development – Australian National Curriculum During 2012, the faculty members will be attending a series of workshops on the Australian Curriculum. One series will look at year 7 science teaching programs and the other the middle school science teaching programs.

This will enable all staff to be more proficient at using and implementing the new National Curriculum

Middle School Laboratory With the increase in classes at the senior school, the Middle School Laboratory will be recommissioned as a science laboratory. A safety shower, and isolation switches will be installed and classes will benefit from the extra laboratory time available. Ms Prasad, laboratory Technician, has spent many hours preparing this room and her efforts are greatly appreciated.

Mr Michael Lucas Science Coordinator

Secondary first prize $4000 + $500 book voucher For more information please go to http://eureka. australianmuseum.net.au/about.

Last week many of our students went off on excursions to a range of locations around Adelaide to support their various curriculum studies. CBC students have in fact been going on excursions since the earliest days of the College. In the 1880s, the Boarders were regularly sent to Glenelg in summer in order to bathe as there were no showers at CBC. In winter they went across the road to the Our Boys Institute which had a pool in the basement. There were also trips to Morialta Falls.

In the 1940s, visits to Parliament House were popular and were facilitated by Sir Robert Nicholls who was Speaker of the House and a patron and good friend of CBC for thirty years.

Mrs Jacinta Weiss Director of Heritage, Community and Marketing

Top: Visit to Parliament House, 1949.

Bottom: Boarders on their way to Glenelg, 1906.

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Duke of Edinburgh Program Coordinator Duke Of Edinburgh Qualifying Camp 2012 In Week 5, 29 February - 2 March, ½ of the year 10 cohort participated in the Qualifying camps for completion of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Unfortunately the weather was not ideal pouring 70mm of rain on the Trekking camps (Bushwalking, Mountain Bike Riding), &Waterskiing whilst not severely affected was uncomfortable to say the least.

As is the case on such expeditions the need to evaluate and change plans for the safety of the groups concerned saw several alterations to the program. The flexibility and patience of each was tested and in all cases the reports of the progress of each camp were outstanding.

This process completes a major part of the Bronze Award and all students are required to log in the involvement in their On Line Record Book.

Our 2012 Duke of Edinburgh bushwalking Camp was a challenging and motivating experience that is sure to be a major highlight of Year 10 at Christian Brothers College. The situations and challenges that arose along the journey were defintely experiences many have not encountered before and will never forget.

Each day we were faced with many hills and slopes when walking along various trails. Our first challenge of completing the first day’s walk was met horribly by wet and cold weather. However, a good number of the group handled the situation very well, due to our excessive preparation for the journey.

During the bushwalking one highlight that was rather interesting was hearing about some of the history and information about the trails and various plants we saw.

It certainly helped a few people get their minds out of tunnel vision after walking for hours on end.

After each day of walking we headed back to Woodhouse where we camped, engaged in some activities and cooked meals. Each night was quite entertaining playing different games and even watching some of the participants cooking; with some even cooking nutritious 3 course meals.

The best highlight overall was on the last day when we had warm and sunny weather whilst we walked along

the trail from Mount Lofty to Waterfall Gully. This was the most pleasurable walk we did but unfortunately this is where the end of our journey came upon us.

Nonetheless at the end we celebrated our great success next to an amazing waterfall.

All in all everyone enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot from the trip. It was rather nice to get involved in something we rarely do with the fascinating surroundings that we hardly ever see in our very own state. On behalf of the participants from Christian Brothers College I thank Michael, Cherie, John, Mr McLean, Mr Van Ruth, Mr Ward and Mr Curnow for their amazing effort and contribution to our journey. Without them this would not have been possible.

Matthew Grimwade

All of the Camps have individual highlights and reports from the students will be forthcoming in future editions of Insight.

All camps would not be possible without the • Involvement of Staff • Provision of Expertise by our Activity Operators • Cooperation of Students • Assistance and Trust of the Parent(s) /Caregiver (s) In this light I would like to thank: Bushwalking Staff: Mr Greg Ward, Mr Tom Van Ruth, Mr Tom McLean and the Dukes Instructor Mr Mike MacMillan Mountain Biking: Mr Michael Lucas, Mr Brad Genner and the Staff of BikeAbout.

Waterskiing: Mr Emmanuel Gaiteneris, Mrs Pamela Holmes and Mr Ron Mobbs The Safety, Duty of Care and commitment of all concerned was outstanding and a credit to CBC and the Award process.

Thanks to all concerned.

The second group of Kayaking, Sailing and Aquatics/ Surfing will be run in Week 8 via the Victor Harbor Aquatic Centre.

Mr Colin Curnow DOE Coordinator

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The Year 10 group of 2012 at Christian Brothers College participated in an award called The Duke of Edinburgh Award. For the Award, we had to do various things, like physical recreation, adventurous journeys, fitness building, skill development and volunteering. Doing all of these different activities for the award helps young adults become men and helps them find out what the real world is like and shows them that life is hard. Our school planned for us to go on camp coinciding with the Adelaide Clipsal. We needed to make our classrooms vacant for the influx of the whole Junior school from Reception to Year 6.

on their skis or on kneeboards. For the boys who were afraid of going on skis, Mr Curnow arranged a ski biscuit so we could have a bit of fun.

On Wednesday the 29 February, the year 10 Water Skiing Duke of Edinburgh group arrived at school and loaded their belongings onto the bus. When the bus was fully packed, the teachers going on camp (Mr Gaitaneris and Mr Curnow) decided we would leave school and wait for one another at the Shell Petrol Station in Tailem Bend. This was because Mr Gaitaneris was driving the bus up with a load of students and Mr Curnow was driving his car.

The funniest thing that happened during our stay at camp was when Mr Gaitaneris attempted to ski. We were all watching him from the bank and encouraged him to do it. Jesse screamed out to him “Mr G don’t pull your hamstring!” as a joke, but then as Mr G attempted to get up, he let go of the rope fell and screamed back “You jinxed me, I think I pulled it!” Mr G tried to get up one more time but again he let go of the rope and fell.

This time he had done his hamstring badly and could barely walk.

When we arrived at camp it was at a site of shacks called Placid Estates; it was Mr Curnow’s brother- inlaw’s shack. At the shack we took our belongings off of the bus and had a quick tour of our camp site (shack).

Once we were all aware of what was happening, the boat was launched into the water and we began our skiing lessons. Some of the kids on camp knew what they were doing so they went first. However some of the kids were unaware of what they had to do to get upon the skis, so some of them helped the other boys get up.

By the end of the camp every student had either got up

My highlight of the camp was going on the ski biscuit with Mr Gaitaneris and Jesse Francesca. We challenged Mr Curnow to get us off the biscuit, so he drove the boat very well and attempted to do what we asked. After we said this to him, Mr Gaitaneris struggled to hold on and started falling off. During his fall he let go of the handle and grabbed onto Jesse. This caused them both to fall off the ski biscuit and leave only me on the biscuit.

Finally, I enjoyed camp the most because it was a good chance for everyone to interact with each other and to get to know students and teachers a bit better. The camp was a very good experience because it let you get away from your family, your friends, and electronic devices that you would usually use at home. This made me realise how much time we waste when we could be having fun or doing something more productive.

Fabio Marino

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING PRESENTS Australian Defence Force Academy Information Night This session is open to students, parents, families and career advisors who would like more information on the Academy, requirements, and recruiting process.

CALVARY WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL

Calvary Gifts & Handicrafts Mother’s Day Stall

Tuesday 27 March 2012

9:30am-2:00pm

300 Wakefield Street Entrance near Hudsons

Monday, 19th March 2012 7.30pm

Oven Gloves

Defence Force Recruiting South Australia Head Office

Door Stop

Level 4, South Lobby, 191 Pulteney Street, Adelaide

Eye Mask Shoe Bag

Sewing Kit

Creating for others

Peg Bag

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Assistant Principal - Junior Campus Dear Parents and Friends, The Junior Campus is a BUZZ after a week of camps and excursions. Last Tuesday evening the Canberra campers arrived home, very weary, but still full of excitement. Over the six days in Canberra we visited old and new Parliament House and were fortunate to see our Prime Minister, Ms Julia Gillard, the opposition leader Mr Tony Abbott, Mr Kevin Rudd and Mr Bob Brown all just after a very public political leadership battle. I was proud to watch our boys so reverently observed a minute’s silence at the War Memorial. The look of respect and reflection in their eyes said it all. An overwhelming moment was when I observed one of our students making the sign of the cross, saying a silent prayer at the eternal flame, when he thought no one was watching. It was such a delight to see the joy on the faces of our students when they visited the Institute of Sport. Here they participated in many exciting interactive activities whilst the following day experiencing science challenges at Questacon. Throughout our inaugural Canberra tour our boys behaved in an exceptional manner, displaying upmost respect for themselves, their peers, parent volunteers and staff. I felt very proud indeed to witness their moments of growth, resilience and their discovery of rite of passage in doing for themselves without their parents being near. For some, and understandably, there were moments of doubt and struggle but with such a great team of supporting and encouraging staff each of them all became our “little heroes”!

No doubt during this period of time when our students were away, many of our Parents struggled; for many of them, it was the first time away from their sons for such a lengthy period of time.

It’s here I would like to share a comment I received in an email from one of the Parents whose children attended the Canberra camp -- in part it reads: ” Just the mere

fact we were able to call you at any time put our minds at ease, it was worth more than anything. Our son has come back with a great attitude which we can only pin point down to you all and the experience he has encountered at such a young age”.

To our dedicated Canberra parents and Staff, Mr Were, Ms Williams, Mrs Younie, Mr Skryzpiec, Mrs Colby, Mrs Ellis and Mrs Dowling who gave their all to ensure this camp was the magnificent success, I thank you.

We dared to dream and made our dream a reality for our students. In the next few weeks all parents of the students who attended the Canberra tour will be invited to share in our Friday assembly to view some fabulous photos and reflections from the tour. Please mark in your diary Friday 30 March from 11.30 to 12.30 – we would love to see you there!

• CBC has a clear well-researched anti-bullying policy and sensible set of procedures for dealing with incidences. At the heart of this is a recognition of the importance of resolving difference through a restorative justice approach and mediation, so that differences can be reconciled and everyone can move forward.

• An environment that fosters people to reconcile -- not act out. To mediate through discussion, show resilience when things don’t go their way and to strive to overcome their own weaknesses such as envy, through strength of character.

Reminders

Whilst we accept that young people can and often do treat others poorly, we at CBC do not accept bullying as part and parcel of school life.

• Student Assemblies are every Friday commencing at 11.20 and you are all very welcome to join us. These are held outside the Performing Arts centre and led by each Year Level.

• Next week’s Assembly will be led by Reception classes.

• Coffee mornings continue each Tuesday and Thursday, a great way to meet other members of our CBC community.

• Junior Campus Parent Teacher Interviews will be conducted at the Junior Campus on Tuesday April 3 between 3.50pm and 8.30pm. Specialist teachers are also available.

• Volunteer Induction afternoon will be held on Wed 4 April, 3.45-4.45pm in the Conference Centre at the Senior Campus.

• Holy Thursday Wk 10, 5 April – Early dismissal 2.20pm.

• Easter Hamper Donations – please send in to your son’s class – flyer in this week’s newsletter.

• Sports shoes are to be mainly white. Many students are coming in green fluorescent and red sports shoes. We ask for your cooperation in this matter.

At CBC we tackle bullying in three ways:

Wishing you God’s Blessings for the week ahead.

It would be remiss of me not to take this opportunity to thank the Federal Government for subsidising the costs of the Canberra camp through the Pacer Grant. Visiting the National Capital is something we truly value and something all students should have the opportunity to experience.

This coming Friday 16 March is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

In last week’s newsletter Mr Mifsud outlined a memo from the Catholic Education Office.

We all understand that bullying occurs. Young people struggle to contend with the issues of jealousy, selfdoubt, and anxiety and competiveness.

Bullying is about gaining power and control. It would be better if young children would take a calm and rational stand. As adults we must always role-model this to our children. However, many adults struggle to show some sort of emotional intelligence and character fortitude.

• We have nurtured a culture of care at school where we have reinforced a strong message of respecting self and others. AS part of our college values we believe it is so important to incorporate in our lives a purpose to serve, and not to count the cost. We have tried to build a school culture where it is not appropriate to judge and one where differences are celebrated.

Mrs Frances Zubreckyj AP-Junior Campus

Canberra Trip Last week, 6 Purple, 6 White and 5/6 Gold ventured to Canberra and arrived back safe and sound with many new experiences.

In Week 8 there will be an Assembly to recognise some special achievements.

Special thanks to Verena Colby, Michelle Ellis & Leanne Dowling who attended the trip, and to the teachers Mrs Kate Younie, Miss Sara Williams, Mrs Frances Zubreckyj, Mr Andrej Skrzypiec and Mr Bruce Were.

During the trip, a former Olympic Gold Medallist Robert De Castella found some time to catch up with an old friend at the Canberra Olympic Pool.

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SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM Thank you to those parents who have expressed a desire for their son to participate in the Sacramental Programme for 2012.

Junior Campus REC Coordinator

If you can please inform your son’s class teacher of your intention of your son completing his sacraments in 2012.

Dear Family and Friends

To assist our planning it is important that you collect two forms from the front office of the Junior Campus and return the information regarding your son’s baptismal and/or reconciliation dates.

This Sunday brings us closer to the font of renewing our baptismal commitment.

If you have a Baptism Certificate from your Parish, we would appreciate receiving a copy for our records.

We are deeply aware that there is a struggle going on in us.

We turn to God, that we might not become discouraged.

We rely on God’s compassion and love for us.

We acknowledge who we are - sinners who experience the consequences of our selfishness but we know we are loved and we desire to be filled with hope.

Two Compulsory Dates for students wishing to be confirmed are:

We go into this week renewed in our desire to continue our prayer, fasting and generosity toward others.

Reconciliation Classes will commence early in Term 2 and will conclude with the First Rite of Reconciliation on 25 May 2012.

Intercessions: Let us praise our loving Redeemer, who gained for us this season of grace, and pray to him, saying: Lord, create a new spirit in us.

Christ, our life, through baptism we were buried with you and rose to life with you, - may we walk today in newness of life.

Lord, you have brought blessings to all mankind; - bring us to share your concern for the good of all.

May we work together to build up the earthly city, - with our eyes fixed on the city that lasts for ever.

Healer of body and soul, cure the sickness of our spirit, - so that we may grow in holiness through your constant care.

Closing Prayer: Loving Father, So many times I turn away from you and always you welcome me back.

Your mercy and love give me confidence. Thank you for the invitation to share, fast and pray so that you can form a new heart within me.

Your powerful compassion for my weaknesses leads me to ask for mercy.

GOSPEL CHALLENGE: CHANGE OUR HEARTS

20 March 2012 – Sacramental Meeting at Junior Campus for ALL parents wishing their child to be confirmed in 2012 at 6.00pm at the Performing Arts Centre.

24 March 2012 – Rite of Welcome Mass at St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 6.00pm

From there, Confirmation and First Eucharist classes will commence midway through Term 2 and Term 3 and will conclude with a Confirmation Ceremony on 31 August 2012 and First Eucharist on 2 September 2012.

Please note the change of date due to the Archbishop’s busy schedule.

If you have any queries regarding the Sacramental Program for 2012, please do not hesitate to contact your class teacher, Sr Kanistal or myself.

We look forward to assisting the personal faith and formation journey for your son.

PROJECT COMPASSION 2012 In 2012, Project Compassion carries a simple, yet insightful message: “If you want Peace, work for Justice” – Pope Paul VI. This message of hope remains as powerful as ever.

At the beginning of Lent each family received a Project Compassion box for their family prayer spaces.

During the remaining weeks of Lent we are asking families and class groups to make contributions to Project Compassion.

We would like these family project compassion boxes to be returned to their class teachers at the beginning of Week 10, Term 1 2012, so they can be used as part of our Holy Thursday Liturgy.

Mrs Kate Younie has formed a Social Action Group of Year 6 students and will be working with them throughout the year facilitating strategies where our community can begin to make a difference. http://www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion/about Mr Bruce Were Junior Campus Religious Education Curriculum Coordinator

BASKETBALL Year 7 Red Basketball CBC 44 defeated Cabra 12 A brilliant win! All players did their best and worked well as a team. Gian Ciabattoni coached the side with expert skills, encouraging them all the way. Thanks also for the weekly support from parents who encourage the team in every way.

Ms Kay Oliphant Coach

Year 7 Gold Basketball CBC defeated Goodwood Shooters The 7 Gold Basketball team has had three straight weeks of wins due to some excellent team work and great enthusiasm. They played the Sunrise Storm with a win of 30 to 0, then the next week they played Pulteney Grammar School Gold and won 18 to 10, and this week they played Goodwood Shooters and completed the hat-trick with a win of 35 to 14. The two highest scorers so far have been Callum Sandercock and Zac Camerlengo. A special mention to one of the most improved players, Tom Mander, who not only set up some good plays but also scored his first goal this week. Well done everyone.

Mrs Pauline Magrin Coach

CRICKET Year 3 Kanga Cricket St Joseph’s Norwood defeated CBC Purple Best Batters: Aaditya M, Willard G, Tom B and Archer L Best Bowlers: Cooper P, Jude T and Tomas P Fielding: Tom M and Rees S Unfortunately, we are zero from 3 this year but that is no reflection on the performance of the team. The boys are continuing to play great cricket and are now getting into a rhythm through the game.

We bowled and fielded really well again today; we just need to watch our throwing in the field and practise on hitting the mark. Our batting is slowly but surely improving with more runs coming each game; this is our Achilles heel and so we will work on hitting and running in coming weeks.

Overall, another great effort by all.

Thanks to Mr Pool for performing the scoring duties.

Mr Steve Brooks Coach

The Plympton Football Club are looking for more players for the U18 squad. Anyone interested can contact Jim Burt (Coach) on 0403163059.

Training is on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5.30 till 7pm with games being played on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Games start after Easter.

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Come to the 2012 Head of the River!

Saturday 31 March Wear your blazers and SHOW your CBC spirit!

Alex Gaggini (Right) with other members of the South Australian crew)

Win an Apple iPod (students) or a boxed magnum red (adults) from Taylors Wines.

CBC Senior Rower Alex Gaggini in South Australian Men’s Youth Eight at Perth National Rowing Championships.

Collect a ticket from the CBC Finance Office and place in the competition barrel at the Head of the River race to enter.

In what was possibly a first for the CBC Rowing program, CBC Senior Rower Alex Gaggini was one of only three current school students who made this year’s South Australian Men’s Youth Eight. Although a number of past CBC rowers have made this crew, Alex is possibly the only CBC rower to race in this event while still at school. This event, raced only at the Interstate Regatta which is held at the end of the National Rowing Championships, is for the best Under-21 rowers in each state and is hotly contended by all the seven Australian rowing states.

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conditions’. With temperatures on the day building towards the 40 degree mark, race starting times were moved forward by some 60 minutes in an attempt to escape the worst of the heat. However, this did not overcome the strong head winds. The South Australian crew, with CBC’s Alex Gaggini in the bow seat, was solid in the centre part of the race. And a strong finish also proved to be a feature of the crew. However, the swirling winds in the first 500 metres took their toll with the crew dropping some 5 seconds from the leading crews -- something they were unable to recover from -- and they were only able to finish sixth. Although not ending as a medallist, Alex has gained from this experience and is confident he can pass some of this knowledge on to the rest of his CBC First Eight crew.

Mr Ronald Mobbs Director of Water Sports

The race was run this year at the Western Australian Champion Lakes Rowing Course in Perth in what was described by one commentator as ‘trying

Watersports 31st March 2012 Presentation Night The CBC Water Sports Auxiliary warmly invite you to celebrate the achievements of the CBC Rowers at the 2012 Watersports Presentation Night.

Date 6.30 for 7pm start, 31st March 2012

Limited seating tickets must be pre-purchased.

Venue CBC Conference Centre

For additional information please contact Harry Scherwitzel on 0413 615 941

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Cost Adults and Water Sports students: $25 Children under 12 years: $15 Tickets are available from the CBC Finance Office.

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Latest school data heightens need for greater investment in school education

On the 24th of February the latest round of school funding data was published on the government’s My School website.

The ACARA My School data identifies the amount of money each school in Australia received in 2010 for their day‐to‐day operations from all sources—Commonwealth and state governments and parent contributions—and provides an insight into the relative resources of all schools.

According to the data, government schools operate on average at around $11,520 per student and Catholic schools with around $10,340 per student.

Simply put, even when parent contributions are taken into account, Catholic schools receive on average around 10% less money for their day‐to‐day operations than government schools.

This means that Catholic schools continue to be the least resourced of all Australian schools.

While Catholic schools continue to deliver high quality education, doing ‘more with less’ is not sustainable into the future.

The recently released Gonski Report on Funding for Schooling identified that if Australia is to keep up with world standards than government investment in school education needs to increase by $5 billion per annum.

The Catholic education sector has strongly backed the call for more investment in education and the latest My School data strengthens the need for this to happen sooner rather than later.

On behalf of all our Catholic schools, the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) will be continuing efforts in the coming months to work with all governments to promote the urgent need for more funding for schools.

Only with additional investment by governments, will all school sectors be able to continue to deliver quality education for all Australian students.

To keep up to date with NCEC activities please visit www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.au.

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