CBC Fremantle Annual 1995

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carousels to cars At the last, as they say is where we are today, But it is at this point like so many others at which we must not stray, We've been tested before, in a million different ways, We've come so far and had some fun, But now we must hasten away I remember the days where we all lived for was to play, We'd run and jump and laugh the days away, Never thinking we'd ever reach where we are today

It hasn't all been easy frustrations have flared and tempers boiled, As tighter around our necks the shackles of life have coiled We've moved along life's sketchy trail, learning and doing more, At times we've fought hard to stand firm, But still at times we fail Now taken by surprise We come to life's next door but for the first time we each hold our own key, It is in our hands, and in our hearts and minds the key which sets us free

As I look back one last slow glance, regretting some things done A smile lights my face, The schoolboy race is run, We peer into the future for whatever lies ahead, The carousel's behind us now we're driving cars instead

A Reflection written by Paul Hutchinson

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ebe staff

ELLEN STREET BACK ROW:

Mr J Hortense, Mr C Preshaw, Mr G Theseira, Mr C Garratt, Mr B Mulvey, Mr M Oxenham, Mr D McNamee, Mr P Crosbie, Mr H Clement-Shepherd, Ms T Cooper THIRD ROW: Mr U Stengel, Mr B Emslie, Mr S Stack, Mr R Barron, Mr A Murphy, Mr T Parish, Mr A Glauert, Mr R Wenn, Mr R Searle, Mr A Vella, Mr P McAuley SECOND ROW: Mrs N McCann, Miss A Bombara, Mr RRose'meyer, Mr G Culver, Mrs J D'Ascanio, Br BMurphy, Mrs M Whitney, Miss S Fowler, Mr J Purcell, Mrs l Rose, Ms R Dutton, Mrs N Cooney FRONT ROW: Mrs J Barton, Mrs J De Vos, Miss M Ivankovich, Mr S Sandri (Deputy Principal), Br A wedd (Principal), Mr C Cole, Mrs B Gavin, Mrs S Posner, Mrs S Carter ABSENT: Mr K Anning, Mr W Cuthbert, Mrs M Dimasi, Ms D Finch, Br A Hackett, Mr B McAllister, Mr V Niyazov, MrsJ Watton

TUCKFIELD STREET

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Mr l Culverhouse, Mr M Oxenham, Mr KAnning, Mr G Theseira, Mr B Mulvey, Mr G Holtham, Mr C Preshaw BACK ROW: MIDDlE ROW: Mr G Culver, Mr R Barron, Ms I Jarvis, Mr U Stangel, Ms S Posner, Mr S Barber, Ms G O'Neill FRONT ROW: Ms N McCann, Ms B Worner, Mr T Pass (Deputy Principal), Br A Wedd (Principal), Ms ll:Estrange, Ms F Peterson, Ms N Cooney


from the board chairman Several years ago, while in New York, I made a visit

hours, put up with hardship, they made sacrifices

to St Patrick's Cathedral. A high school graduation

and they achieved. In similar vein, each roung man

ceremony was being held in the Cathedral. It was a

in the Class of'95 should set himself a target - and

Christian Brothers' College and their colours were

go for it. Each should be a can do person.

green and gold! I sat up and took notice with thoughts racing back to Fremantle.

Yes CBC Fremantle is a can do school. Certainly, it

That night, sixty-seven young men completed their

has moved to ensure that the College provides a

secondary education. Nothing really unusual in this.

high quality secondary programme based on the

But all sixty-seven graduates were black - again not

Edmund Rice tradition and Catholic values. In this

unusual in New York.

regard the College Board has finalised planning to

has a can do Board, which over the last two years

take the College at Ellen Street into the twentyWhat was most noticeable, however, was not that

first century, and well past its centenary year in

class of young men, but their families. It was clearly

2001.

an important occasion for each family. Needed refurbishments of classrooms and facilities You see, none lived on ParkAvenue, and most came,

have been completed with the next stage of

not from downtown Manhattan, but uptown

refurbishments due to be completed at the end of

Washington Heights, a tough neighbourhood. I was

1996. These next renovations will be absorbed intq

left in no doubt that these families believed high

a comprehensive upgrading of the whole campus

school graduation was a very important step for

which will result in a first-class educational facility.

their boys, because they clapped and cheered and gave thanks in that great Cathedral. They were proud people.

Funding for this upgrade is substantially based on proceeds from the sale of the Tuckfield Street site with other funding coming from government

So, too, are we at CBC proud people. In five years

sources. The Board will be pleased to introduce

time we will be celebrating 100 years of

these proposals to the school community during

commitment and achievement by the Christian

first term, 1996 and receive input from all school

Brothers and their supporters. We are proud of

supporters. This facilities planning has been

many achievements, sometimes in the face of

accompanied by staffing and curriculum changes

difficulties, just as we are proud of the achievements

all designed to help prepare graduates for careers in

of the 1995 graduating class.

the modern world.

After New York came Boston. I cut classes short

I congratulate all concerned on their achievements

one day and took a tour of historic Boston Harbour

in 1995, particularly members of the graduating

- the Boston Tea Party, George Washington and

class. I wish them well for the future, and invite

the War ofIndependence. The boat captain pointed

them to continue their association with CBC

out Can Do Island. 'Can Do Island?' I queried.

Fremantle. 1996 promises to be an exciting, challenging and important year for th e

You see, during World War II the island was a major

College.

shipyard which built warships. The shipyard workers built every ship on or before time, without

It is also the year in which we celebrate the

exception, and so the official name of the island

beatification of Edmund Rice, another can do

was changed to Can Do Island.

person, and an example to all of what we can achieve if we set our minds and efforts to it.

I like to think of CBC as a can do school. Those shipyard workers put in the effort, put in the long

Professor B Lawrence

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beatification of our founder for the care of his daughter and opened a school for poor boys in an unused stable in New Street, Waterford. One year later he moved his boys to a new school which he had built with the money from his business. This first school of the Christian Brothers was named Mount Sion.

As other men were moved by Edmund's example to join him in following Christ as lay religious, additional schools were opened. At the death of Brother Rice in 1844 there were forty-three schools, including some in England, one in Gibraltar and one in Australia. Throughout his long life, Edmund was noted for his complete trust in God's providence, for his love of the Mother of God, and for his kindness, generosity and justice to all. Because of his great devotion to the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament his remains have now been placed in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at Mount Sion, Waterford. A prerequisite for Beatification is the approval of a miracle attributable to the prayers and intercession When Edmund Rice had completed his primary

of the one to be beatified. In the case of Edmund

schooling at Moate Lane School in Callan, his parents

Rice, the following is a brief account of the miracle

sent him to a commercial school in neighbouring

approved by the theologians of the Congregation of

Kilkenny. At seventeen he was apprenticed to his

Saints and the Vatican medical tribunal.

uncle Michael, who was a prosperous merchant on the waterfront at Waterford. The Rice business traded

'Nearly twenty years ago a young man (who wished

extensively with Newfoundland and other countries

to remain anonymous) complained of severe pains

and had contact with British military posts in

in his abdomen. The doctors operated for

Southern Ireland.

appendicitis. Some days later the severe pains returned and the young man was readmitted to

Edmund married at twenty-five, but two years later

hospital.

his young wife died in tragic circumstances leaving him alone to care for their invalid daughter Mary.

When the doctors opened his stomach (technically

Michael Rice died in 1795 and Edmund inherited

the operation is called a laparotomy) they found and

the business; he was a highly respected member of

removed a great quantity of gangrenous matter. They

Waterford society and now became a wealthy

considered that the remaining intestine was viable.

merchant. At the same time he was well-known for his generosity to the poor, particularly the young, to

'For some days after the operation the patient showed

the lonely, the sick and those in prison.

signs of improvement but his condition suddenly deteriorated. He was in excruciating pain and was

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In 1802, having been encouraged by Pope Pius VI ,

taken back to the operating theatre where another

by Bishop Lanigan of Ossory and by Father Power

operation was,performed. Five doctors searched for

of Waterford, Edmund sold his business, provided

two hours without finding any trace of sound upper


intestine. His parents were told that he oculd not

five of them and they worked hard to find some viable

last more than 24 hours. He was allowed to eat

intestine, stopping only when they were all agreed

whatever he wanted as there was no hope of recovery.

that the case was hopeless.

He asked for ham sandwiches and ice-cream. The doctors were aW'lJe that there was a better-equipped

'After the discovery of the sound intestine, the young

hospital nearby but could see no point in sending

man was transferred to the better-equipped hospital

him there since his situation was hopeless.

where the remaining upper and lower parts of this

'Prayers were begun to Edmund Rice. A special relic

well today.

intestine were joined. He recovered and is alive and was placed at the young man's bedside and his recovery entrusted completely to Edmund's

'The doctors of the Roman tribunal considered that

intercession. In spite of all forecasts, the young man

there was no medical reason for the young man's

survived the following day, and the next, and on the

survival over the crucial period of three days. The

third day one of the nurses noticed that some partly

fact that the intestine which was discovered was in

digested food had come out of the wounds in his

sound condition was also inexplicable to them.'

body. Digested food means that an intestine is working. But the doctors had been unable to find

Edmund Rice's beatification will be held in Rome

any sound intestine. A special X-ray was ordered and

on Sunday 6th October 1996. For most of the 20th

thirty centimetres of sound intestine was discovered.

century, Brothers, students and friends have been

Where did it come from? The doctors said later that

praying for the canonisation of Edmund Rice. Now

they could have made a mistake, though there were

these prayers are well on the way to being answered.

year thirteen breakfast Firstly, we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity of contributing to the 1995 Yearbook. Leaving school seemed like such an accomplishment, because we no longer had to conform to the rules, the set times, the early wakeup, and, of course, the uniform. Many social events and parties took place. However, there was a small sense of loss, because by the time we started university or TAFE or got a job, we were starting to lose touch with each other. The invitation from Mrs Cooney to a Year Thirteen

tasty breakfast prepared by Mr Williams and some

breakfast on 17th March provided a great

of the students from his Year Eleven catering classes.

opportunity to again meet with old friends, both

Thank you Mr Williams and boys for such a

from the student body and from the staff. We were

wonderful breakfast.

able to catch up with the achievements and movements of the boys since graduation.

Thank you also to all the teachers who attended the breakfast. Your interest in us, well after you have

Edmund Hall was tastefully decorated, and 'there

finished teaching us, is much appreciated, and we're

were many symbols reminding us that we were the

sure this view is shared by all the 1994 graduands.

Class of '94. As it was St Patrick's Day, Irish folk music played in the background. After the welcoming address by Br Wedd, we enjoyed a very

Damian Fletcher, Adrian Strk, Bradley Santos Year 12, 1994

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school board report 1995 was a significant year for the School Board of

relocating to Ellen Street was prepared by Mr Rob

CBC as it marked a year in which a number of

Milburn and school financial consultant, Mr Rob

difficult decisions had to be made concerning the

Devenish. This plan was presented to the Christian

future of the school. It was a year in which it was

Brothers' Provincialate and was accepted.

decided to phase out the primary school, to quit the Tuckfield Street campus and to plan

The future plans were disclosed to CBC staff and

redevelopment of the Ellen Street campus.

the school community in early June, and met with mixed reactions. The decision for staff meant that

The composition of the Board for 1995 was as

some teaching positions at Tuckfield Street would

follows: Professor Brian Lawrence (Chairman), Br

be phased out. For parents of primary aged boys, it

Alan Wedd (Principal), BrTony Shanahan (Christian

meant that alternative arrangements for educating

Brothers' Provincialate), Mr Sandro Sandri (Deputy

their sons must be found. The Board made every

Principal), Mr Fulvio Sammut, Mr Pat O'Connell

endeavour to ensure that there was frequent

(Secretary), Mr Frank Schaper (Finance Committee

consultation with the school community on these

Chairperson), Mr Peter Christie, Mr Rob Milburn,

important changes to the functioning of CBC and

Mr Doug Thompson, Mr Ian Handcock and Mrs

a number of meetings in which concerns could be

Louise Calzada. Mr Handcock and Mrs Calzada will

raised were held with Board members and parents.

not be continuing as Board members in 1996 and

The CBC Board acknowledges that some families

they are thanked for the years they have voluntarily

may be adversely affected by these decisions, but

contributed to the life of CBC.

gives an assurance that the quality of education at

January saw the successful completion of yet

the transition period.

the Tuckfield Street campus will not suffer during another project to refurbish classrooms and upgrade facilities at Ellen Street. The Board is extremely

During August, Br Wedd, accompanied by Board

proud that all general purpose classrooms have now

members, visited nearby primary schools to explore

been upgraded. It was decided at the January Board

ways in which some sharing of expertise could be

meeting to phase out involvement in primary

of mutual benefit to both eBC and the primary

education and to quit the Tuckfield Street campus.

school.

Mrs Sue Lawrence (P&F President) addressed the

In October, three architects were given an

February Board meeting to outline preliminary

opportunity to present to the Board a concept

plans for a major fundraising event for 1995 to be

master plan to develop the Ellen Street site. At the

held in conjunction with Family Day in October.

Board meeting later that month, it was decided by

At this meeting, members also discussed the recently

vote to proceed with the plan presented by Silver

completed Fremantle Region Planning Study

Thomas Hanley. Part of this plan included

Report and its impact on the future viability of

additional classrooms to enable relocation of

CBC. Discussions on this matter continued when

Tuckfield Street students for the start of the 1997

the panel members and consultants responsible for

school year, a year earlier than originally planned.

the report were invited to attend the March Board meeting to discuss various recommendations of the

Early December saw the appointment of a

regional study.

Community Liaison Officer at CBC, whose role is primarily to develop and implement marketing and

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The future ofTuckfield Street remained the most

public relations strategies to attract additional

important and urgent item on the Board's agenda

enrolments. This person will also take over the role

for all of 1995 and in Maya carefully researched

of editor of Palma, a job performed with dedication

business plan for phasing out primary classes,

and professionalism by BrTony Shanahan since the

quitting Tuckfield Street, selling the site and

inauguration of the publication.

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parents and friends When I was approached at the end of 1994 to stand

enjoyable day for all the families involved in the

for president for the Parents and Friends

school; for those who couldn't be Rart of the

Association, I was assured by all that everyone was

preparation their support was shown through

supportive and friendly. I have spent the past twelve

donations and bringing along friends on the day.

months working with these supportive, friendly,

The community spirit is alive at CBC. The teachers

dedicated, wonderful people. It is a privilege to be

and staff are

part of the group. The monthly meetings seemed

attitude that was so evident in the students who

always

were part of our Family Day Fair. It was a pleasure

to

fallon cold wet nights, but that did not

deter the few who were dedicated to seeing the the

to

be congratulated for the caring

to work with you all- thank you.

constitution would be accepted and passed; this has been achieved.

The AGM was held in November with a committee set to take on the task of keeping the Parents and

The wine and cheese evening was well attended by

Friends for 1996 busy fundraising and socialising

many new parents and the balcony at Tuckfield

as we all enjoy doing.

Street was a welcome relief from the sweltering heat of the evening. Grosvenor's Restaurant again

A special thank you must go to our outgoing

accommodated the mothers and their guests for the

Committee members for their hard work over the

Mothers' Day Luncheon. We all enjoyed the day

years. The whole community of CBC has gained

and the food prepared for us.

by you being a part of the organisation. I am looking forward to 1996 being a fresh start for us all. We

A group of parents took on the task of repairing

have a lot to offer as parents at our sons' school.

the basketball courts at Tuckfield Street and they

May God give us the grace

are now in full use by the students at all times.

and follow the example set by those before us, and

to

use our time wisely

to enjoy the friendships that flow from being part Our sights were then set on the Family Day Fair,

of the CBC Parents and Friends Association.

which is the major fundraiser for the Parents and Friends. October 29th turned out to be a very

Sue Lawrence

school board report cont...

The Board congratulates Br Shanahan on his appointment as Provincial Superior of the Holy Spirit Province of the Christian Brothers in Australia, taking over the reins from br Gerry Faulkner who has completed his term. We thank Br Faulkner for his support and encouragement during his term of office and wish him well in his sabbatical. We also sincerely thank Br Shanahan for his contribution to the CBC Board over many years, and his tireless efforts in ensuring that each edition of Palma was completed and distributed on time. We ask God 's blessing and support for his demanding task as leader. PJ O'Connell, Secretary

retirements oftwo ofour long-serving members of staff, Mr Kevin Owens, Head ofDesign and Technology, and Mrs Norah Lovelock, who provided programmes for our students from nonEnglish speaking backgrounds. They are seen here at the retirement party held in their honour.

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special ministers

SPECIAL MINISTERS Mark Vinci, Paul Hutchinson, Joseph O'Hara, Matthew Sullivan, John Casey, David Turtur

amnesty international urging him to support every action of the United

Fighting for Freedom

The main aim of Amnesty International

IS

to

pressure certain foreign governments to analyse their

Nations in bringing about an end to the massacres in Rwanda.

human rights record. Under the guidance of Mrs Cooney, our small yet dedicated group of students

Our yearly Founders' Day cake stall was once again

from Years Ten to Twelve has once again focussed

successfully run with the YCS and St Vincent de Paul

attention on Colombia, as well as urgent appeal

groups operating at our school. We also attended a

letters to other countries such as Turkey. The

camp with these groups in September to give us time

purpose of writing these letters is to let the

to reflect on our goals and directions, as well as time

Colombian government and others know that there

to relax and enjoy each other's company.

are people throughout the world who are aware of their human rights violations against their people. In Colombia these violations include the disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrest and senseless wounding of innocent people.

As Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Purcell, Mrs Cooney, Asanka Gunasekera and all the members of Amnesty 1995 for their invaluable support throughout the year. Let's hope 1996 will prove even more successful.

As Amnesty International is not politically motivated, we do not normally send letters to governments in our own country. Rather, people from other countries write to Australia. In August, however, we did send letters to Mr Gareth Evans, our Foreign Minister, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL BACK ROW: Ben Cassin, Fawaz Melder, Alex lyon, Andrew Donaldson, Scott Usher, Asanka Gunasekera, Brad Poore FRONT ROW: Beau Waters, Iva Da Silva, David Buis, Mr J Purcell, Daria Dalla Costa, Andrew Carruthers, Jamie Dennett

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Fawaz Melder


edmund rice camps Several CBC old boys (last year's Twelves) have

people telling ghost stories which led to ever wilder

enjoyed attending Edmund Rice Camps over the

and crazier behaviour. Eventually the weather won

past months. Activities held have included a trip to

and the tents were abandoned.

the Zoo, a boys' mini-camp, a girls' mini-camp and a Ball. While these activities do help the young

The remainder of the night was spent sleeping

people who attend the camps and functions, the

communally in the hall. Joining this camp were

main object seems to be for everyone to have FUN.

some visiting Adelaide Eddies, who were a big help

For those who do not know abour the Edmund

thing or two ... or more.

both with the boys and in teaching the leaders a Rice Camps, they are held for underprivileged young people with volunteers conducting activities. Several of the CBC old boys were leaders at the inaugural mini-camp which was held from 10th to 12th July 1995. They pur up tents (even though it

In August over 160 friends and family went along to the Windsor and saw 'Circle of Friends' - the evening raised $700 for the ERe. On November 8th Raymond Ward, on behalf of ERC, accepted $150 raised by the Ellen Street campus.

was dark, wet and cold) and also slept on the miniature train tracks with only a tin roof above

Edmund Rice Camps are all about the spirit, the

their heads and a storm all around. There were

patience, the faith in what is done, and the passing on of all this

to

the kids, which,

with the help of the Brothers and to

the amazement of some very new

leaders, came

to

fruition in 1995.

MWard EDMUND RICE YOUTH GROUP BACK ROW: James Jobey, Emmanuel De Aguiar, Grant Wotton, Phillip Masella, Asanka Gunasekera FRONT ROW: Dorio 00110 Costa, Fawaz Melder, Miss A Bombara, Iva Do Silva, Mark Sorensen

st vincent de paul

5T VINCENT DE PAUL BACK ROW: Mr G Theseira, Michael Child, Michael Vinci, John Singh, David Buis FRONT ROW: Fawaz Melder, James Jobey, Michael Clapsis, Asanka Gunasekera, Alex lyon

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giving up a few dollars for a worthy cause and were usually quite pleasant and friendly about it. (Ben P) Listed below are some of the reflections of students on the can shake:

At first I felt stupid at the idea of begging for money,

On the 24th March, my class and I were given the

but when the generous people of Fremande

mission of collecting money for the Paraplegic!

approached me, I knew they realised it was for a

Quadriplegic Association. We were sent into

worthy cause ... Most of the donations came from

Fremantle and were expected to stay there for about

people who seemed less privileged or retired, while

two and a half hours. At first I was shy and felt a bit

the posh, well-dressed carrying mobiles had no time

scared of rejection, but after collecting a few dollars

for us at all. (Ian F)

my confidence was up and I asked everyone who walked past, whether they were sweet old ladies or

At first we were only asking harmless old ladies, but

grumpy old men. (Ru.ffj)

as the day got on we started asking anyone we could. I thought it was a bit like a social: at first everyone

Upon going into Fremantle, I was a bit apprehensive

sits at the side of the dance floor feeling nervous, but

as to what the people were going to think of us. I

as the night moves on more and more people enter

thought this because when I go into town I do not

the dance floor to dance. At first we were nervous,

like being bugged for money by can shakers. Now,

but as the day moved on we tackled everyone.

when I was on the other side of the fence, I know

(MatthewP)

how frustrating it is for rude people to walk past without giving a glance. I know how they feel when

The people were really generous. One of the ladies

my family and I just walk past. It feels very gratifYing

donated $10.00; another lady who had Downs

when people stop and donate some of their hard

Syndrome gave all her change. Obviously these two

earned money. It is disgusting that little old ladies

people were more than grateful for who they are.

who are just hobbling along give us a few dollars,

(Glenn

VJ

when men in business suits with loaded pockets just turn up their noses. (Ben A)

It's amazing to see how intensely people can concentrate on where they're going. When they see

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At first I was embarrassed about asking for money from

a can shaker they fall deep in thought for ten metres,

people I'd never seen in my life. Once I started to fill

then when safely past, resume normal activities.

the can up I realised that most people wouldn't mind

(Alistair U)


STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL BACK ROW:

Mr C Garratt, Ivo Da Silva, Paolo Chiappini, Robert Sheehan, Glen Harris, Andrew Musulin, Alex Lyon, Crisl Moreno, Jason Fuller, Mr G Theseira FRONT ROW: Kenshi Wakamatsu, Michael Wolfenden, Owen Walsh, Dorio Dalla Costa (Head Boy), Damian Cox, Timothy Odgers, John Neesham

spectrum

SPECTRUM BACK ROW: Jason Monzu, Anthony Lang, Grant Watton, Johnathon Holmes, Kristian Skjold, Glen Harris MIDDLE ROW: Tim Angell, Bradley Poore, Asanka Gunasekera, Ms Cooper, Fawaz Melder, Richard Cavilii, Ivo Da Silva FRONT ROW: David Paratore, Natan O'Brien, Tim Allen, Tyson Beattie, Luke Jeffery ABSENT: Beau Waters, Ben Cassin, Andrew Donaldson

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head boy's farewell

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After twelve years our school life is finally at an end. There is joy, a sense of accomplishment and, 'I hope, a sense of pride in having reached our goal. Nevertheless, I am sure there is also sadness and fear, as we all know what we leave behind, but the future remains a mystery. Being part of the CBC family has given us a sheltered environment in which to grow and mature; now the doors are flung open and we must all choose our own paths. I am sure the class of '95 will be able to make the right choices because I believe that this last year has seen us become much wiser human beings. Naturally, there were a few lapses into childhood fancies . For instance, when certain pupils of a Year Twelve class, who will remain anonymous, decided to play with toys one morning, and on another occasion the library mascot, a stuffed Garfield, was kidnapped and held for ransom. Schooling here at CBC Fremantle has been different

we must not forget the Senior Ball, the SRC

for me. I remember attending my first school in

Fundraising Day and, of course, Family Day, which

South Africa where the students were expected to

in my opinion was one of the best I have ever

behave like little soldiers from day one, forced to

attended. All Year Twelves gave generously of their

follow orders given by the teachers who could be

time and efforts to make all this year's events a

parallelled to demigods. I was literally terrified of

success, and I think we succeeded in what we set

both the teachers and the prefects, mainly because

out to achieve.

the fear of punishment was drilled into me. On behalf of the class of '95 I wish to thank the Then I came to Australia, and to Christian Brothers'

staff of CBC Fremantle, not only for their

College's greater sense of community, easier relations

dedication to the task of educating us, but also for

between students and teachers, and, of course, the

their care and understanding. The staffhave always

more relaxed atmosphere without the excessive

been ready to give of their time to listen to us and

discipline has been a lot easier to live with. It seems

help with any problems 'Y'e might have had.

to me that at CBC Fremande all students are treated and appreciated as individuals and this is proved

I don't know if you've noticed, but on the symbols

by the dedication of the staff, students and parents

table are a wooden carving and two candle holders

to

all aspects of school life.

bought by the Year Twelves and now presented to the school. The Year Twelves and I hope that they

There have been many highlights in 1995. CBC's

will remain at CBC as a memento of the class of'95.

Quit Cup football win and coming second in the soccer competition are two sporting triumphs for

I wish everyone .in the room the very best for the

our school, while on the academic side I

future. I hope God will be with us to help us with

congratulate such accomplishments as Vincent

the difficult choices we will have to make as we

Karlsson coming second in the Angelico Art

journey through life.

exhibition (this is the first time that anyone from CBC has won a prize in this competition). Naturally

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Daria Dalla Costa


graduation 1995 SERVICE AWARDS Wade Brandon Michael Child Damian Cox Dario Dalla Costa Richard Travia

Second English as a Second Language Patrick Galvin Second Physical Education Studies Alexander Foster Second Technical Drawing Second Work Studies Cameron Perna Richard Travia Second Art Aaron Connolly =Second Discrete Mathematics Mark Vinci =Second Discrete Mathematics Claudio Strnadica Second English Literature Niall McCloskey Second History Stefan Murphy Second Human Biology Owen Walsh Second Japanese Michael Jenkins Second Senior Science Consistent Effort English Wade Brandon Second Metal Constructions Second Senior English John Casey Second Geography Consistent Effort Art

First Modelling with Mathematics Damian Cox First Physical Education Studies Colin Sillitto First Senior English Marco D'Ulisse First Work Studies David Buis First Furniture Woodwork Consistent Effort Modelling with Mathematics Michael Child First Metal Constructions Second Modelling with Mathematics Consistent Effort Senior English Consistent Effort Senior Science Dario Dalla Costa First Discrete Mathematics Consistent Effort English Literature First Geography Reegan Buswell Consistent Effort English Kieron Lawlor First English Literature Second Biology Christopher Lilburne First English First Senior Science Consistent Effort History Matthew Sullivan First Art First Technical Drawing Second English Consistent Effort Calculus Consistent Effort Physics Junji Morai =First Applicable Mathematics First English as a Second Language First Japanese Consistent Effort Chemistry Paul Hutchinson =First Applied Computing First History Consistent Effort Biology David White =First Applied Computing First Biology First Chemistry Second Economics

RUNNER-UP TO DUX Michael Wolfenden =First Calculus First Human Biology =First Physics Second Applicable Mathematics

DUX OF THE COLLEGE Christopher Brown =FirstApplicable Mathematics =First Calculus First Economics =First Physics Second Chemistry

ACADEMIC AWARDS Lee Nicholson Consistent Effort Applied

Daniel Gould Bradeley Hall Timothy Odgers Jason Faria Paul Valente Mark Palermo David T urtur

Computing Consistent Effort Physical Education Studies Consistent Effort Work Studies Consistent Effort Economics Consistent Effort English Consistent Effort Geography Consistent Effort Human Biology Consistent Effort Furniture Woodwork Consistent Effort Metal Constructions

Rian Pandey

Jason Deane

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year twelve

JOHN CASEY 1988 Our Lady of Fatima Special Minister of the Eucharist; Salvation Army Door Knock Appeal; Ball Committee; Quit Cup; ACC Athletics; Swimming; East Fremantle U17 Football

MICHAEL BINETTI 1988 East Fremantle Primary School Science Award; English Award; Community Service; Soccer Referee; 1995 WA U17 Sydney Soccer Tour

CHRISTOPHER BROWN 1991 Our Lady of Fatima AGFA WA Elite Moths; Ball Committee; Solvation Army Door Knock Appeal; East Fremantle U17 Football; Quit Cup; School Cross

JOSEPH CATALANO 1988 St Jeromes Instep; Community Service Award; St Patrick's Choir; Luke 18 Leader; Rugby; Skiing

WADE BRANDON 1991 St Jerome's Primary School SRC, Community Service, Antioch, Edmund Rice Camps, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Rugby 1st XV

DAVID BUIS 1991 Our Lady of Fatima Instep; Antioch; St Vincent De Paul; Amnesty International; Community Service; Red Cross Doorknock Appeal

MICHAEL CHILD 1991 Oakford Primary School Instep; St Vincent De Paul; Antioch; Western Power Solar Car Competition; Red Cross Door Knock Appeal

NIGEL BRIDGEMAN

REEGAN BUSWELL 1991 Bicton Primary School Westpac Moths Credit; Community Service; Ball Committee; Red Cross Door Knock Appeal; Quit Cup; Swimming; East Fremantle U17 Football (Captain)

JONATHAN BROOME 1988 Applecross Primary School Westpac Moths Distinction; Scuba Diving

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ANTHONY CHILLINO 1988 St Joseph Pignatelli Jazz Orchestra; Westpac Moths Credit; Chemistry Award; Community Service; 1995 WA U17 Sydney SoccerTour; Athletics; Senior Soccer


year twelve

AARON CONNOLLY

MATTHEW EDMONDS

1991 St Patrick's Freman~e ACC Athletics; 1st XV Rugby; Quit Cup; East Fremantle U17 Football (Premiers)

1991 Our lady of Fatima Quit Cup (Captain); 1st Rugby; Year 9 Football Umpire; East Freman~e U17 Football (Premiers)

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VALENTINO DE SOUSA 1990 St Patrick's Community Service Award; 1st XV Rugby (Captain); ACC Football; Soccer; Athletics; Cross Country; State U18 1st XV Rugby

DAMIAN COX

JASON FARIA

1991 Richmond Primary School SRC; Christian Service; ACC Swimming; ACC Crass Country; ACC Athletics; ACC Football; Quit Cup; East Fremantle U17 Football (Premiers)

1 989 Christ the King Westpac Moths Credit; Community Service; Athletics; Cricket; Senior Soccer (Captain); 1995 WA U19 Soccer Tour

ELVIS DUJMOVIC 1990 St Jerome's SRC; Science Award; Member MUA; Just Cruizin Car Club

DARIO DALLA COSTA

DEREK FOO

1991 St Benedict's Applecross 1st Dante Alighieri 1993/ 94; Governors' Prayer Breakfast; Red Cross Door Knock Appeal; Meeti ng on Abuse

MARCO D'ULISSE 1988 St Patrick's Fremantle Solar Car Competition 1994; Community Service; ACC Athletics 1993; Swanbourne RiAe Club

JASON DEANE

AARON FORD

1995 Seton Catholic College Instep

1993 Applecross Senior High School Red Cross; Basketball (Captain); Kids' Basketball Camp leader; Swimming; Cross Country; lakeside State Men's U20 Basketball Premiers

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year twelve

ALEXANDER FOSTER 1988 lona Primary School

VINCENT KARLSSON 1991 Our lady ofFatima Community Service Award; 2nd Prize Angelico Exhibition

Community Service;

ACC Cross Country; ACC Athletics

ANTHONY HILDEBRANDT 1991 St Patrick's Westpac Moths Credit; MUA; 1st XV Rugby; Combined Schools Rugby; 1995 State U18 Schools 1st XV Rugby Adelaide Tour

PATRICK GALVIN 1991 St Jerome's Quit Cup; ACC Cross Country; ACC Athletics; Coogee Basketball Club; South Coogee Football Club (Premiers)

ALEX KELLY 1988 Corpus Christi Coca-Cola Basketball; Comet Bay Basketball Club

PAUL HUTCHINSON 1991 Our lady of Fatima Special Minister of the Eucharist; Yearbook CommiHee; Coca-Cola Basketball

DANIEL GOULD 1991 St Jerome's Coca-Cola Basketball; Quit Cup; Senior Soccer; Coogee Basketball Association

KIERON LAWLOR 1988 Corpus Christi Ball CommiHee; Ja= Orchestra; ACC Athletics; ACC Hockey; ACC Swimming; ACC State Schoolboys Hockey Tour; Rothmons Austrolian Cricket Board Award

MICHAEL JENKINS 1991 Our lady of Fatima Quit Cup; Rugby 1st XV; Skiing; East Fremantle U17 Football (Premiers)

BRADELEY HALL 1989 All Saints College Instep; Vice Treasurer of IMC; Rugby; Hockey; Surfing; WA U17 Surfing Team 1994

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CHRIS LlLBURNE 1988 Phoenix Primary Member; Scuba Diving; 1st XV Rugby; Air Training Corps; State U18 1st XV Rugby Tea"m; East Fremantle Soiling & Tennis Clubs PO(


year twelve

ADRIAN LO CONTE

MARK PALERMO

1991 Newton Primary School Ball Committee; Youth Help Group; Community Support and Service; AGFA WA Elite IBM Maths Competition; East Freman~e Tennis club

1988 lona Primary School Christian Service

LEE NICHOLSON 1991 Bicton Primary School Westpac Maths Distinction; Ball Committee; Community Service; ACC Swimming; State Kayaks; WA U17 Lacrosse (Captain)

NIALL McCLOSKEY

RYAN PANDEY

1988 St Jerome's Science Award; English Award; Community Service Award; MUA; 1995 WA U17 Sydney Soccer Tour

TIMOTHY ODGERS 1991 Christ the King Westpac Maths Distinction; 1st XV Rugby

JUNJI MORIAI

CAMERON PERNA

1992 Perth Japanese School Westpac Maths Distinction

1988 St Jerome's Instep; Jazz Orchestra; Quit Cup; Fremantle Amateur Angling club

JOSEPH O'HARA 1988 St Jerome's Special Minister of the Eucharist; Quit Cup; Year 10 Football Umpire; Vice-Captain of South Coogee Football Club (Premiers)

STEFAN MURPHY

SHAWN ROBINSON

1991 Our Lady ofFatima ESB Award; Community Service Award; Ball Committee; Quit Cup; ACC Athletics; Swimming; Cross Country; State Representative - Soiling; East Freman~e U17 Football (Premiers)

1988 Richmond Primary School 1st XV Rugby; ACC Athletics

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JOSEPH TERRIBILE 1988 Our lady of Fatima MUA; Westpac Moths; Australian English Competition; Community Service; Jazz Orchestra

ANTHONY RUSSELL

PAUL SORENSEN 1991 Christ the King Christian Service; ACC Cross Country

RICHARD TRAVIA 1991 Our lady of Fatima ERYG; Community Service; Angelico Art Exhibition; Chess;

VINCENT SIA

Quit Cup; Senior Soccer;

East Fremanrle U17 Foofuall (Premiers)

CLAUDIO STRNADICA 1991 Our lady of Mount Carmel AGFA WA Elite IBM Moths Competition; Ball Committee; Community Service; POC; 1st x:v Rugby; Rothmans Australian Cricket Boord Award

DAVID TURTUR 1988 St Jerome's Special Minister of the Eucharist; Instep; YCS; St Vincent De Paul; Spectrum; Community Service; Red Cross Door Knock Appeal; Solar Car Competition

COLIN SILLITTO 1995 Seton Catholic College Instep; Community Service; PCYC Freman~e Police Rangers

MATTHEW SULLIVAN 1991 Our lady of Fatima Special Minister of the Eucharist; Jazz Orchestra; Community Service; Angelica Art Exhibition; 1st x:v Rugby; Baskefuall

JOHN SINGH 1991 St Patrick's Fremantle Instep; Amnesty International; Community Service; St Vincent De Paul; St Patrick's Chorister; Antioch; Skiing; Solar Car Challenge

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DION TYRLS 1990 Richmond Primary School MUA; Community Service Award; Science Award; Athletics


year twelve

PAUL VALENTE

DAVID WHITE

1988 Our Lady af Fa~ma Westpac Maths Credit; MUA; Community Service; Jazz Orchestra

1988 Corpus Christi Chemistry Quiz Distindion; Skiing; Scuba Diving

MICHAEL VINCI 1988 Corpus Christi St Vincent De Paul; Community Service; Instep; Red Cross Doorknock Appeal; Aranmore Cup Challenge (Hockey); Fremanrle Hockey Club 5As (Premiers)

MARK VINCI

MICHAEL WOLFENDEN

1991 Yidarra Catholic Primary School Special Minister of the Eucharist; Christian Service; Quit Cup Foorlball; Coca-Cola Baskerlball

1991 St Patrick's Fremantle National Science Competition Distinction; SRC; 1st XV Rugby

OWEN WALSH

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geography camp On the 23rd of March, Mr Garrat and his Year

the piggery and a delightful aroma met our noses

Twelve Geography class embarked on the yearly

- luckily I hadn't had lunch. Mter dinner we

geography pilgrimage to Bindoon. After Mr

compiled our notes and then CBC played a

Sandri's farewell speech, the bus set off to a good

basketball game against CAC (well done, CAC).

start with only one pitstop at the Melville Plaza

To finish off the day we watched a movie and then

to stock up on our daily ration of health food (i.e.

went to bed (unfortunately, a few people did not

cakes, chips, sweets, etc) .

want to comply with the latter).

The trip to Bindoon was quite

The next day, after the CAC

restful (aside from note-taking all

principal's farewell speech, we

the way) with only one more stop

went on another farm tour on a

in Bindoon town itself for the

farm in Calingary. This time we

ordering of the next day's lunch

concentrated more on 'farming

and the use of the plumbing by a

and the environment'.

number of travellers. Finally we started on a relatively Upon our arrival at CAC

uneventful, if somewhat warm,

(Catholic Agricultural College), a

journey towards home. It was

few of the guys serenaded

enlivened at times, however, by

everybody with the 'camp song'

those who decided that the best

while waiting for Mr Garrat to be allocated the

way to cool each other off was to squirt water in

rooms in which we would be staying. We then

the faces of their friends.

went for a swim where a number of people indulged in illegal bombies.

Special thanks from all of us must be given to Mr Garrat for organising the field trip and allowing

The rest of the day was spent walking around the

us to sleep in the gym instead of the shearing shed

farm while farming techniques were explained.

(0 and to Mr Wenn for driving the bus and putting

The highlight of the day was when we were shown

up with us all.

the one day of the year On the 10th of March, under the guidance of Ms

and the younger generation have about Anzac Day.

Finch and Brother Wedd, Mr Mulvey's English and

The play was performed by Melville Theatre

Ms Finch's English Literature classes had the

Company and included well-known amateur actors

opportunity of going to watch 'The One Day of

such as Valerie Henry and Stuart Ridges. The play

the Year'.

was very enjoyable to watch and there were various moments which had the audience chuckling. All

To our surprise, when we entered the hall we

of us were amazed at how still the actors stood when

discovered we weren't the only audience. As a matter

scenes were being changed.

of fact, there were also about two hundred Santa Maria girls, fo rty St Norbert students and around

In conclusion, I would like to thank Ms Finch for

fifteen students from John Curtin.

organising this excursion, as well as special thanks to Brother Wedd for driving us there and back.

'The One Day of the Year' is a play which shows the audience the different views the older generation

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Fawaz Melder


senior ball The social highlight of the CBC school calendar, the Senior Ball, was held on Friday 12th of May in the beautifully decorated Fremantle Sailing Club. One hundred and fifty girls and guys dressed in their finest to dance to the music of Faces who provided a combination of Top 40 and slower numbers. There was ample room for dancing, so both students and staff strutted their stuff and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. This year it was decided to present a few awards in good humour. CBC's Driver of the Year went to Cameron Perna and the Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde Award was won by Jon Brady. Matthew Sullivan was deservedly voted Mr Etiquette, Jason Faria and his partner took off the Romeo and Juliet Award and Ben Zuideveld's partner, Monika, is apparently 'the girl most men will dream about'.

special mention must go to Mrs De Vos, Mr Hortense, Mr Williams, and the ever-energetic Ball Committee, with a sincere and heartfelt thanks

In order for the occasion to succeed in the way it

to

did, many hours of hard work were put in by too

Ms Cooper. Thank you all for helping to make this event a most memorable one on the CBC Fremantle

many people to mention individually. However,

calendar.

the angelico art exhibition The third Angelico Art Exhibition was held in the foyer of the BankWest Tower in September this year. The exhibition demonstrated the high standard of work completed by students from Catholic secondary schools. CBC students whose work was chosen for the exhibition were Vincent Karlsson, Matthew Sullivan and Richard Travia. We were delighted when Vincent Karlsson was awarded the honour of second place in the exhibition for his striking self-portrait. The painting was acclaimed for its mature approach and quality of paint technique. MsS Posner

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YEAR 11A BACK ROW: Blake Burrows, Leighton Stone, Jonathon Woelfrey, Aiden Slinger, Ben Etchells, Matthew Patroni, Michael Sammut MIDDLE ROW: Mr D McNamee, Gennaro Cammarano, John Antunovich, John Edmunds, Eugene Khoo, Brett Carter, Asanka Gunasekera, Mr A Glauert FRONT ROW: Adam West, Emmanuel De Aguiar, Phillip Masella, Dominic Bird, John Neesham, Francesco Squadrito, Paul Ranallo, Kim McDonald

YEAR 11B BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: FRONT ROW: ABSENT:

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Ryan Morgan, Chris De Jesus, Eamonn arandiga, Con Sapienza, Jason Monzu, Matthew Cybula Glenn Robinson, Richard Cavilli, Jamie Paganoni, Mr C Garratt, Fawaz Melder, Paul Spiccia, James Jobey Jason Fuller, Brendan Burns, Robert Vinci, Joe Hean Ding, Adam Grinsell, Simon Bosnich Darren Cramer


year eleven

YEAR 11C Jon Brady, Chris Lewis, Paul Shan hun, James Delides, Anthony Sergeant, Cameron Maher, Ben Zuideveld BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: Joe Gentile, Darren Pereira, Jeff Ryan, David Cocciolone, Michael Salvador, Simon Watson, Jamie Bentley, Aaron Sicuso FRONT ROW: Phillip Norman, Paul Pitaro, Ivo Do Silva, Mr F Williams, Ken Lai, Gary Faria, Nick Tuohey

YEAR 11D BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: FRONT ROW: ABSENT:

Jason Pivac, Andrew Oliver, Daren Savy, Luke lindsay, Salvatore Fazzino, Paul Tinker Mathew Brockhoff, Alex Lyon, James Farrar, Greg O'Connell, Grant Watton, Laurence Briggs, Brodie Crockett Patrick Hung, Gilbert Wong, Richard Rank, Alex Lucioli, Adam Gandossi, Mario Peca, Mark Sorensen Ms D Finch

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•

Instep program Innovative Skills Training and Education

Program

of training the students. The evaluation of the students is carried out by the employer; this involves a constant process of feedback.

The Instep Program was launched this year. This innovative and challenging program has opened a

The program works smoothly due to the wonderful

link between CBC and the industrial workplace. It

work of the Regional Co-ordinator, Ms Leonie

has long been recognised that the industrail

Cockman, who is responsible for the integration of

workplace has taught general and specific skills to

the students into the workplace. She arranges for the

employees. This new venture has given some students

induction of the employers and ensures that all the

the possibility to pursue their studies at school as

paperw?rk is completed.

well as in the workplace. This year, twelve students embarked upon the The program is not just the work experience gained

program. They were placed with various employers,

in the workplace, though this is part of the reward;

and the College extends its gratitude to each of the

but each student is also expected to satisfy

firms that willingly took our students and trained

predetermined criteria set out by employers. The

them in such a professional manner. The firms

Instep students have the unique opportunity to

involved were: Fremantle Furniture, Optus

achieve up to two SEA accredited subjects in this

Telecommunications, Truck Line, Alf Barbagallo,

area in one year if they perform satisfactorily. We

WACA, Sicilian Restauran, TAFE Fishing and

congratulate four of our students who have achieved

Aquaculture Centre, Young Toyota Fremantle,

this distinction: Michael Child, John Singh, Jason

Cottesloe Beach Resort, Jeans West, Bandura

Deane and Wade Brandon.

Engineering, Big Belly Bus Caterers, Williams Seafood Restaurant, Farmer Furniture, Jarrah

The Instep program has two distinct stages. The first

Collectables, Print Cell Melville District Education

stage is to gain competence at the generic level - this

Office, Spare Parts Theatre, Aggreko Generator

is a set of agreed criteria that satisfy all employers

Rental and Kwinana Power Station.

irrespective of the type of employment. Stage Two is industry specific - students are expected to master all

The students have commented that, while the work

the criteria set for this section. The boys are awarded a

was sometimes hard or repetitive, it was also

Year Eleven status of 'C' if they master the generic '

rewarding and eye opening, and they were impressed

skills and also receive a 'C' pass at the Year Twelve

with the level of commmitment from the employers

level upon satisfactory completion of stage two.

and the adult manner in which they were treated. To many of these boys it has given a new direction,

The boys are released from school one day a week

reaffirming their self-esteem and an added confidence

for a minimum of thirty weeks to attend the

in their ability to deal with the world.

workplace commitment. In the industry there are highly skilled and appropriate supervisors who have agreed to take on the responsibility

INSTEP STUDENTS BACK ROW: Michael Child, Cameron Perna, Jason Deane, David Buis, Joseph Catalano, David Turtur, John Singh FRONT ROW: Colin Sillitto, Wade Brandon, Mr S Sandri, Bradeley Hall, Michael Vinci

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work experience One of the major events in the Year Ten's schedule this year was that of work experience; This is the one week per year where the students leave school for the workforce where they encounter the many aspects of what things are like in various careers. This year, work experience was held from Monday 26th to Friday 30th June.

In the same way as the past few years, practice interviews were held, with the students dressing as they would for a real interview. Ten people who have wide experience in interviewing were invited to the college to conduct interviews. This helped students to prepare for work experience and the workforce, while the interviews also gave them a few pointers on where to improve in certain areas and selective pointers on how to do it. Once again, the Year Ten boys represented CBC with great distinction, and upheld the excellent reputation that the past year groups have built up amongst local employers. The range of jobs varied from marine biologists to painters and customs' brokers. The week appeared to have varied degrees of success, with some students again being offered part-time employment with the firm due to their excellent work and participation during work experience. Sadly, however, this was the last year that CBC will be conducting work experience for Year Ten students, as the new Work Studies and In Step programmes in Years Eleven and Twelve incorporate a work experience element. On behalf of the Year Ten boys, I would like to thank the English teachers Ms Morison, Mr Rose'Meyer, Mr Stack and Mr Searle, and especially Mrs Cooney, for organising work experience this year, and to all the staff who visited the students at the various job sites to speak to the boys and their supervisors.

Steven Carter, Year lOB

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year ten

YEAR lOA BACK ROW:

Robert Sheehan, Ben Pedersen, Anthony Chiovitti, Ben Arnold, Glenn Nicholson, Wayne Carter, Anthony Kirkwood, Alistair Usher, Nicholas Cunningham MIDDLE ROW: Jamie Della Maddalena, Greg Taylor, Mark Massara, Ian Ferreira, Scott Eastmen, Rafael Moreno, John Foti, Ben Brooker, Travis Woodward FRONT ROW: Matthew Powers, Sahanon Tohsangtam, Daniel Grover, Luke Caputi, Mr R Rose'meyer, Bradley Howe, Edilson Redondo, Ben Lawlor, Glen Vinci Abreu

YEAR lOB BACK ROW:

Alfonso Della Maddalena, Christopher Sergeant, Adam Prestage, Brendon Kane, Steven Carter, Nelson Faria, Christopher Holding MIDDLE ROW: Benjamin Grose, Matthew Brown, Shaun Stevenson, Paul Onoforo, Miss S Fowler, Cris Moreno, Jonathon Buis, Frank Raguseo, Timothy Lancaster FRONT ROW: Neil Vaughan, Emmanuel Arandiga, David Raffaele, Ryan Foster, Daniel Martinez, Garry Child, Nicholas Williams, Joe Merlino ABSENT: Liam Murrell, Blazenko Kurilj, Ben Tunnecliffe

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year ten

YEAR 10C BACK ROW:

Dermod Deasy, David Merendino, Paul Schaper, Ross Lambkin, Johnathon Holmes, Jared Brown, Andrew Donaldson, Samuel Bartlett, Kristian Skjold MIDDLE ROW: Maurice Moran, Dion Loney, Paolo Chiappini, Jason Connolly, Jeremy Goncalves, Matthew Capone, John Murclo, Adrian Trianchita, Brad Poore, Brett Wilkins FRONT ROW: Simon Angell, Adam Hall, Michael Nunn, Gavin Aylmore, Miss M Ivan kovich, Andrew Etchells, Brett Jansen, Andrew Carruthers, Ross Forzatti

YEAR 10D BACK ROW:

Con La Roche, Ben Cassin, Michael Edmonds, James Lee, Justin Banham, Scott Usher, Glen Nicholson, Mark Grljusich, David De Freitas MIDDLE ROW: Beau Waters, Robert Morgan, Leigh Russell, Kit Lau, Andy Lau, Adam Iriks, Rian Day-Jones, Brad Towes, Ryan Perry FRONT ROW: Geaff Sibon, Phillip Hadley, Alan Garcia , Ricardo Raffa, Mr J Purcell, James Broome, Jamie Dennett, Carl Carcione, Dale Alfirevich

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• year nine

YEAR 9A BACK ROW:

Nick Obradovic, James Paratore, Robert Calder, Jeremy De Ceglie, Daniel O'Hara, Daniel Davison, Dusan Klaric, Carlos Foster, Adrian Spano, Michael Tandean MIDDLE ROW: Michael Digney, Paul Giovannetti, Andrew Howes, Kristian Nolan, Joao Soares, Andrew Musulin, Robert Raine, Damian Allen, Shane Forzatti, Justin Rose, Glenn Hollands FRONT ROW: John McGunnigle, Michael Tripi, Gabriel Andrade, Mark Ladiera, Mr P McAuley, Rick Wilkins, Benjamin Simmons, Luke Jeffrey, Jose Calzada

YEAR 98 BACK ROW:

Craig Gianoli, Robert Brediceanu, Tim Angell, Shane Sands, Vivian Oldfield, Tim Casey, Glen Harris, Rory Halliwell, Dennis Wang, Michael Clapsis MIDDLE ROW: David Di Tull io, Jae Dornan, Thomas Trolio, Steven Delides, James Stone, Davis Onoforo, Matthew Henwood, Tim Allen, Duane Partridge, Billy Robinson FRONT ROW: Stuart Biggs, Aaron Rebelo, David Edmunds, Frank Rodriguez, Mr A Murphy, Antonio Zagari, Matthew Stingemore, Wojciech Koleszko, David Pond .

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• year nine

YEAR 9C BACK ROW:

David Smith, Jonathon Temby, Steven Erceg, David Germinario, Jordan Kelly, Chris Sheridan, Andrew Lang, Sinisa Semper, Tim Galvin, Rory Elliot MIDDLE ROW: Peter Forzatti, Michael Howes, Joel Lawrence, Luke Oliver, Joseph Sainsbury, John Austin, Kyle Wade, James Garwood, Tyson Beattie, Peter Murclo, Aaron Dyball FRONT ROW: Rob Guerra, Tim Dunne, Nathan O'Brien, Clarke Barlow, Mr R Searle, Luke Vernon, Michael Di Blasi, Kenshi Wakamatsu, David Paratore

example of courage Courage in extreme

The boat turned turtle and Tyson was thrown

danger was shown

underneath. He was unable to release the hook of

during this year by

the harness no matter how much he struggled.

Tyson Beattie of Year Nine while he was

Chris Haul pulled an unconscious Tyson from the

sailing for the East

water several minutes later, and rescue boat officers

Fremantle

performed emergency resuscitation before he was

Yacht

Club during a race

rushed to Fremantle Hospital by ambulance. Tyson

early this year.

spent a day in intensive care, and four days in a general ward before being released.

When the skipper came to Castle Hill

Far from being put offby sailing by his ordeal, Tyson

buoy near Blackwall Reach, Tyson climbed out on

has used his experience to develop a new, safer

to the trapeze on the turn to assist the boat in

harness which, with the help of the Yachting

maintaining an advantageous position. The ~ind

Association, will be available to other keen sailors.

direction changed suddenly and Tyson swung around and hit the front of the boat. The boat began

Tyson is to be congratulated on his recovery and

to capsize and he realised that his harness cord was

on his determination not

still wrapped around the forestay and the mast.

experience spoil his pleasure in his chosen sport.

to

let one frightening

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tomorrow's schools This article by Ann Clark, Director Catholic

learning programs and the objective world of

Education Office, Parramatta appeared in the

scientific and technological strategy. Elements of

September 1995 issue ofACE News. It is reproduced

this other world will change significantly as our

here by permission.

schools become an integral part of the next millennium.

It is 1995. My young friend Michael is six and in Year 1. He likes school. "I learn lots; my teacher likes

Of course the two worlds are not discrete. Zohar

me; I have lots offriends."

and Marshall in The Quantum Society write of the need to adopt a new philosophy oflife. They tell us

Michael drew a picture of me standing in the stern

that our whole sense of community must be

of a boat. "Why me in a boat?" I asked. "Because Pm

transformed; that we must be responsive; that living

good at drawing boats."

systems (like schools) must recognise shifting boundaries of responsibility and identity, new

In the year 2006 Michael will be in his final year of

technological systems, new information sources.

school. I am sure that drawings of me will not be forthcoming and his perception and experience of

This is supported by Peter Senge in The Fifth

school will have changed significantly.

Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organisation where he writes powerfully of

I am also sure that in spite of what some futuristic

organisations needing to be learning organisations

technocrats say about CD-ROM Centres or

because only a learning organisation is able to

Megabyte Information Centres providing for the

maintain its life-world while responding to outside

formal education of the young, Michael and his

forces and stimuli.

friends will receive their first 12 or 13 years of educaiton in well-organised educational structures

In our schools, I believe, there is already a shift from

- in schools.

a teaching culture to a learning culture. When I was a young teacher I used to say that a certain

I am also confident that their education will be in

school was a great place in which to teach. Now we

the hands of those who are professionally skilled in

are moved to say that school is a great place to learn

teaching and learning.

for the students, the parents and the teachers.

What is of the essence of effective schools will still

Senge tells us 'a learning organisation is a place

be there - the experience of community,

where people are continually discovering how they

commitment of strong values, development of life

create their reality and how they can change it.' I

skills - the 'life world' of which Habermas speaks -

hope Michael will experit;nce that.

the world of study, of work, of leisure. In a school we speak of the world of rites of passage; of

I believe that in the year 2006 each school will see

traditions; the world of intimacy and friendship.

itself as a community of scholars, learning creatively

Michael will still need this world in the year 2006

and generating a future together. The isolationist

and it is his right to experience it and be part of it.

approach to teaching will be a thing of the past there will be greater interdependence within and

What will change for Michael will be elements of

between schools and with industry and tertiary

the 'other world'. It is the 'other world' which gives

institutions.

form to the functioning of our schools, which gives us the elements that sustain the organisation.

In the school of2006 we will see an Asianisation of the curriculum. The ocean of the past was the

The 'other world' of the school includes the

MediterraneaJ?; the ocean of today is the AtLi.ntic;

administration, processes and policies, the teaching-

the ocean of the future is the Pacific. Australia is


around the school


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around the school


tomorrow's schools strategically placed and the school of the future will

of what it had heard and seen over the years. I would

recognise how imperative it is that our students

like to think that such a replay from a school

become familiar with Asia.

compurer would record that:

Michael and his friends must be assisted to develop

• the school consistently contributed to the quality of its students;

a real appreciation and knowledge of Asian cultures,

• its students left school committed to

of the history and geography of Asia and an understanding of Asian language development. They will benefit from understanding and

transforming their society; • its students became men and women of conviction and optimism;

appreciating Buddhism, Hinduism and the religious

• its students came to understand that acquiring a

practices of people in Asian countries. While some

capacity to be spiritual and reasoning people was

students will study an Asian language, all will be

far more important than any other capacity that

engaged in developing a real appreciation of Asia.

their school helped to develop in them.

This change in the focus and understanding of our students will have a direct bearing on the nature of

The life world of the school of the year 2006 would

Australia's relationships with its Asian neighbours.

then reflect an authentic form which well deserves to be recognised, nurtured and celebrated. This is

Understandably I want Michael, with all of this, to

what I hope for Michael.

be confident about his future when he leaves school, to believe that he will be able to contribute

I would like my friend Michael to have the final

significantly to the advancement of our society. To

say. I described to him what I thought school would

have this belief he will need, as Beare has often told

be like when he is as old as his eldest cousin Simon.

us, a balance of educaiton for living and education

I told him of the wonderful things the computer or other technology would do for him - provide

for making a living. One aspect of this is that students of2006 will need to be multi-skilled. There

his lesson programs, give instruction, indicate how

will be as the norm, training programs with well-

to find solutions. I then asked him ifhe would need

developed generic skills while specialist jobs and

a teacher. He was quite unequivocal:

specialist skills will be taught by industry. Of Michael's class 99% will be involved in becoming

"Of course we will always need a teacher nearby even when we are big."

multi-skilled at school.

Why?

The most evident change for Michael in 2006 will

so we will be good when we grow up; they tell us when

be the central place of technology in teaching and learning. He will see a computer as essential to his

we are doing good work - I like that; we need them to give us hugs and sometimes rub our heads - that always

schooling. Of course, what Michael will need to

makes me feel nice inside. My teacher makes us feel

remember is that the information that will be

that we're together and not just by ourselves."

" They need to be there to tell us when we are naughty

available is a valuable gift and well above raw data. Nevertheless, it is well below knowledge and cannot

Michael is very much in touch with the 'life world.'

replace wisdom.

The school of the year 2006, with all of its sophistication, will still be the place where Michael

Technology will play a very important part in

and his friends grow together in confidence and

developing writing skills, in design and developing

optimism. It will be the place where their experience

thinking skills but it does not impart knowledge or

of the elements of the life world, above all the

wisdom. It is, and always will be, to their teachers

human element as described by Michael, will

that the young will look for wisdom. I like to think

convince them that they can take charge of their

that one day the advance of technology would be

own lives and contribute to the transformation of

such that we could hear a replay through a computer

our society. We look to our young Michaels.

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fairbridge camp On the 28th of March the Year Nine A class and half of Year Nine C left for Fairbridge Village for their annual camp. Once the bags were packed and all the boys accounted for and on the bus, it was time to leave for Fairbridge Village which was a good two hours away. With much chattering and singing on the way, the boys' spirits were high when we arrived at Fairbridge Village and were allocated to one of the two dorms. After a brieflunch we started on a lowropes course. Our guide, Gary, told us that he had seen women do it better than us. That made us laugh, but did not stop us from playing around at it. Mter this we went for a long walk culminating in a swim in one of the waterholes ... until we were told the waterhole had leeches in it. After several boys were bitten, almost no-one stayed in th.e water. That night we had a scrumptious dinner (as were all our meals), followed by a quiz night and a movie. The next morning we were rudely awakened at about 6:30am for early morning exercise taken by the teachers. Mter breakfast we set out for a day at Waroona Dam. At the darn we had the opportunity to go water-skiing, bodyboarding, ski-biscuiting, swimming, canoeing and also tried raft building. Many people also took the opportunity to indulge in mud fights. That night we had mass and later watched a movie. Our second full day of activity started with mud soccer, which was great fun and extremely dirty, and in the afternoon we went roller skating in Mandurah. That night we had a games evening with a variety of activities. On the Friday morning we had to pack our gear and dean our dorms at the camp. By 12:30pm we had arrived back at school from a great camp. Together with the other students, I would like to thank the teachers and parents who came and looked after us.

Joseph Sainsbury

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logue brook camp Year Nine B class and half of Year Nine C departed

After lunch we set off for our bushwalk and were

from CBC at 9:00am on the 28th of March for

surprised to discover it included an obs~acle course

camp at Logue Brook. We arrived at 11 :OOam to

which we had to complete. The most difficult

find nothing but dust and bush. No city sounds

obstacle, however, was dodging the droppings of

but nature at its best. By noon we had settled into

the native animals in the area!

our chalets and our adventures at Camp Logue Brook were about to begin.

Once back at the chalets, we revisited the dam for a swim, and then returned for an evening

We visited an agricultural school with fifty male

paraliturgy. We also went lantern stalking, but the

and eight female students. During our visit they

camp area was not really a suitable site, so we walked

showed us how to shear sheep, milk cows and also

down to the picnic at the dam. We were tired from

showed us the abattoir where they slaughter beasts.

our day's adventures, so skipped the movie and went

On our way back to camp we stopped at the Gull

straight to sleep.

service station to purchase our supplies. To the good fortune of the proprietor, business boomed as boys

On the third day we were woken by Mr Murphy

purchased everything from cool drink to CCs!

once again. Mr Emersleywas ready for his jog before we were even out of bed, and we all had to

Getting back

to

camp, some of us headed to the

accompany him - no exceptions!

dam for a swim. We found clear blue water surrounded by mud. The temptation proved too

Activities for the day were canoeing, water-skiing

great and the mud fights were soon underway.

and horse riding. Canoeing was not particularly popular, with the water-skiing proving

to

be the

On the second day we were attempting to sleep in

adventure enjoyed by all. The speed boat cruised at

until Mr Murphy flung our door open and yelled

around 50 knots, meaning that the biscuiting was

that it was past time to get up. The morning began

fantastic as the waves made by the speed boat would

with Mr Emersley's famous fitness jog ending with

cause the biscuit

a welcome breakfast.

to

fly into the air for several feet.

Other boys enjoyed kneeboarding and water-skiing, and the adventure only ended when the boat

The activities for the day included abseiling, archery

unfortunately overheated and was put out of action.

and bushwalking. We abseiled off an 11.5 metre tower which gave most of us a severe adrenalin rush.

Horse riding was a memorable experience, especially

Some were keen and some definitely not so keen.

for those who had never ridden before, due

to

the

size of the animals and the way in which they responded to our commands. In late afternoon we returned to the dam for one last swim, and finished off the evening with light entertainment. The last morning of camp was the usual packing for home. We were sorry to have to leave the exceptionally good cook, Hugo, our hosts, Leo and Darren, and the owner, Andrew. The camp was a big success. Everything went well and it really showed how bright the Year Nines really are. Thanks to

Mr Murphy for organising the camp and Mr

Emersley, Mr O 'Brien and Miss Fowler.

David Germinario

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JUNIOR CAMPUS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL BACK ROW: William Andrade, Christopher Tomich, Ben Sheridan, Marc Monzu, Robert La Roche FRONT ROW: Paul Carruthers, Mr S Barber, Liam Darby

confirmation class

CONFIRMATION CLASS BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

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Antonio Garces, Troy De Jesus, Scott Powell, Roberto Tomo, Malcolm Rock, Ricky Nodari, Ellis Smedley, Daniel Moreschi, Bradley Pritchard David Townsend, Benjamin Meakins, Bradley Merendino, Brendan John, Joseph Tassone, Robert Grenda, Daniel Gresley, Nicholas D'Adamo


grandparents' day A very pleasant day was had by 190 grandparents, parents and friends at Tuckfield Street on the 25th October 1995. The aim of the day is for the school community, and in particular the students, to acknowledge the contributions made by our grandparents. It is also an opportunity for grandchildren and the grandparents to mix socially. The grandparents were entertained by various bands, ensembles, choirs and instrumentalists. Another highlight was the morning tea where the grandparents were waited upon by their grandchildren. A great time was had by all. The morning concluded with a tour of the school and classrooms.

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year eight

YEAR 8A BACK ROW:

Ouiriro Speca, Michael Koleszko, Ricky Nodari, Matthew Symons, Stewart Bovell, Aaron Kershaw, Jed Coonan, Jayden O' Brien, Daniel Moreschi, Troy De Jesus MIDDLE ROW: Bradley Merendino, Aston Ladzinski, Clifton Pratt, Kristoffer Quinlan, Mr G Holtham, Lee Eaton, lain Hazell, Robert Antony, Luke Preston FRONT ROW: Tommy Obradovic, Joseph Tassone, David Townsend, Muliadi Tan, Benjamin Meakins, Ian Wall, Mark De Corti, David De Felice, Barry Jessen ABSENT: Sebastian Grenda, Christian Thompson, Daniel Howe, Grant Perry, Salvatore San Toro

YEAR 8B BACK ROW:

Antonio Garces, Alexi Christidis, Tristan Woodward, Nathan Jerovich , Malcolm Rock, Tim Hampson, Ryan Anthony, Simon Coelho, Ronan Cassin, Anthony Stone, Brendan John MIDDLE ROW: Adrian Chiappini, Joseph Lester, Paul Dutton, Damian Liberatore, Steven Tucker, Hugo Franco, David Salinovich, Lucas Thomas, Lukian Poleschtschuk, Paul Carruthers, Troy Foster, Mr ;; Barber FRONT ROW: Jamie Jones, Robert Tesoriero, Adrian Doherty, Fabio Fusari, Marc Monzu, Andrew Howe, Steven Moore, Simon Raspa , Fran~ois Ferreira

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year eight

YEAR 8e BACK ROW:

Nathan Quealy, Scott Powell, Elis Smedley, Paul McGuckin, Nick Bowater, Ben Sheridan, Justin Chauveau, Michael Deaguiar, Ben Champio, Roberto Tome, Bradley Pritchard, Garth Hurle MIDDLE ROW: James Foley, Laurie Raguseo, Liam Ivanovich, Richard Solarski, Robert Grenda, Mr L Culver-House, David Occhiuto, Ricardo Leiria, Leigh Doherty, Dane Yeamans, Shoichi Veda FRONT ROW: Benjamin Khoo, Warren Hill, Nicholas D' Adamo, David Yukich, Derek Novak, Bryan Toms, Cion Davis, Daniel Gresley, Graeme Ball ABSENT: John Tholhuysen, Sam Buttafuolo

Ilockie leonard' On the 28th February, M rs Lovelock and Mr Mulvey arranged for the three Year Eight classes to watch the live production of Lockie Leonard -

Human Torpedo, based on the book by Tim Winton. It was being performed at the Playhouse Theatre in the centre of Perth. The play was about a boy of twelve and three quarters named Lockie who has just moved to town. There he faces many problems such as not knowing anyone although he soon becomes popular. The play was very amusing and received much applause both during and at the end of the performance. It was a definite success and everyone enjoyed it. Many thanks to the teachers who were involved in organising and supervising this excurSiOn.

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years six and seven

'II

YEAR 7 BACK ROW:

Benjamin Cameron, Sergio Galvao, Liam Darby, Aaron Simich, Scott Connor, John Pica, Peter Phillipson, Michael Kurdziel, Daniel Goncalves, Nelson Serrao MIDDLE ROW: Jason Burton, Frank Paratore, Davide Raffa, Luca Lucioli, Lucas Oldfield, Mr T Pass, Benjamin Mears, Joel Fernandez, Adam Harvey, Joseph Princi , Daniel Russell FRONT ROW: Peter Vaughan , Liam Parkinson, Kane Willis, Brodie McCulloch, Nathan MacDonald, William Andrade, Russell Bell, Nicholas Maxwell, Neil Tennant ABSENT: Martin Davison

YEAR 6 BACK ROW:

Gavin Carter, Nicholas De'Ceglie, Michael Harris, Justin Marcalino, Ben Caputi, Duncan Rock, Rodney Encarnacao, Andrew Bass, Peter Sullivan, Nicholas Dunne, Stefano Santacaterina MIDDLE ROW: Christopher Lowry, Robert La Roche, Gian-Paul Jaramillo, Mathew Savy, Jonathan Cowtis, Mrs B Worner, Adrian Pounder, Richard Sapienza, Stephen Pratt, Brett Regan, Blair Hurle FRONT ROW: Nuno Leiria, James Eggleston, Marc Sheehan, Robert Salvador, Michael Ston'e , Jesse Christidis, Paul Maisano, Andrew Micenko, Andrew Saunders

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year five

YEARS BACK ROW: Robert Binczyk, Danny Drommer, Peter Harvey, Christopher Tomich, Michael Pais, Daniel Plaisted, John Hazell MIDDLE ROW: Timothy Truphet, Daniel Quealy, Eduardo Fernandes, Eduardo Farate, Patrick Davis, Luke Burwood, Rory Pettigrew, Miss L'Estrange FRONT ROW: Xavier Tuohey, Cole McCulloch, Joshua Mettam, Shane Bell, Daniel Paratore, Ben Antony, Daniel Roberts, Timothy Pearce

year

•

SIX

report

Year Six was an exciting year for all students. Many students participated in sport, music and English Speaking Board talks. Most students have worked hard and deserved their Golden Honours. During Physical Education we have played various sports including cricket, volleyball, football, hockey and tennis. Most of us have found the key to open our hidden talents or have come to realise that everyone has special gifts. Although we have completed the work set for maths, social studies, science, English and other subjects, the most important thing that Mrs Worner has taught us this year is to have respect for ourselves and others. We would like to thank Mrs Worner for helping us learn and grow in knowledge of ourselves and the Junior boys enjoyed a number ofvisitors during the year, including this opportunity to hear and examine some unusual musical instruments

world.

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westpac awards The Australian Mathematics Competition for the

a result in which the boys can feel justly proud.

Westpac Awards is a major annual event on the

While not every name can be mentioned, there are

Australian mathematical calendar. This year, well over

some boys whose results deserve special recognition.

half a million students took part Australia-wide on the 1st August. The competition paper comprised

Congratulations to Aidan Doherty of Year Eight

thirty difficult mathematics questions in a multiple

who finished in the top 3% of Year Eights in the

choice format. There were separate papers for Years

State and received the Special Achievement

Seven and Eight (Junior), Years Nine and Ten

certificate for the Junior Campus. Congratulations

(Intermediate) and Years Eleven and Twelve (Senior).

also to Tim Casey of Year Nine who achieved the

While some questions asked for skills learned in

highest standardised score for his grade level and was

school, many required divergent thinking and sharp

awarded the Special Achievement certificate for the

perception. Calculators were not permitted.

Senior Campus. T.he following boys also finished in

At CBC, three hundred students from Year Seven

Kelly and Andrew Howes of Year Nine and James

to Twelve sat for the competition. The papers were

Delides ofYear Eleven. A hearty 'well done' to these

sent to the University of Canberra for grading by

and all competition entrants who did their best in

the top 5% of their year level in the State: Jordan

computer, the result coming back during third term.

a very trying event. They have demonstrated their

The competition committee awards Certificates of

capability in a contest now recognised as one of the

Credit and Certificates of Distinction to students

benchmarks of Australian mathematical talent.

meetings certain standards. Twenty-nine CBC boys obtained Distinctions and ninety obtained Credits,

MrA Vella

maths games camp From Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September three

or win. The competition was tough as we were up

students from CBC attended a mathematics

against students some of the best Year Ten students

competition held by the Mathematics Association

in the State, but soon we managed to find winning

of Western Australia at Noalimba Camp Centre.

tactics and plans to help us defeat our opponents.

Over thirty-seven schools from Broome to Bunbury

The maths quiz also lasted two hours and this was

attended the camp. CBC was represented by

the only pure mathematical content of the camp,

Andrew Carruthers, Michael Clapsis, Andrew

involving over sixty problem-solving questions.

Donaldson and Nick Cunningham. Even though maths largely dominated the camp, We arrived at Noalimba on a cold Friday night and

there was plenty of socialising (in fact, probably too

were soon busy socialising with members of other

much considering the camp's purpose!). Sports were

teams. After an exciting first night, we supposedly

played and idle conversation frequent. Meal times

setded down in our cosy rooms ready for bed.

at the dining hall were a highlight, as was the Saturday

Instead, our entire house ignored the lights out rule

night disco which was priority one to many!

and spent a most interesting, if sleepless, night. We did not win the competition, but we had fun On Saturday we began the maths competition. The

and gained valuable experience in deep thinking,

competition was based upon four counter puzzles

concentration and tactics. Thanks must go to Mr

and a maths quiz. Each puzzle was allocated two

Vella for entering us into the competition and the

hours. In this time we individually played the

Mathematics Association for conducting the camp.

counter game against other students in a best of three competition. Points were allocated for a draw

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Nicholas Cunningham


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MEGA 9S camp Between the 19th and 21st July I attended the

Foo Siew, where he provided us a series of questions

MEGA 95 Maths Camp held at Mazenod College.

and guided us as to the best ways to approach and

A total of forty-five Year Ten students from various

solve the problems presented. One night we went

metropolitan and country colleges attended.

on a field trip to Bickley Observatory where we were guided around and given an informative talk.

A variety of activities took place at MEGA 95

Unfortunately, we could see nothing out of the

including the Human Random Number Generators

telescope as it was raining and overcast.

presented by Mr Barry Bastow, where he showed us how to manipulate numbers randomly with

Meanwhile, there were other lectures to attend. Dr

different patterns and sequences. There was also a

Barry Kissane talked to us about the new

maths relay in the gym where we had to solve a

programmable graphic calculators which can

number of problems in two and a half hours, and

construct any type of function, either linear or

the team with the highest number of points won.

quadratic, and do many scientific functions . The last lecture was presented by Mr Mahoney on

We ventured to Trinity College to attend two

conducting problems in statistics which I found

computer sessions. The first session with Mr Russell

both entertaining and interesting.

Magee presented us with a computer simulation and programs to enable us to have a go with fractal

The camp was very beneficial as I met many

geometry, which is the type of thing seen on Star

interesting people from various backgrounds and the

Wars. The next session was conducted by Mr

lectures were and insight to fields of mathematics I

Wallace and Mr Jones, where we had to select

had never dreamed of I would like to thank Mr Vella

partners and design a house. This section of the

for the opportunity to attend MEGA 95 and the

camp was very interesting, with a number of

Steering Committee of MEGA 95.

unusual designs produced. Another lecture involved Problem Solving with a Russian Flavour by Dr Peg

Andrew Donaldson

information technology During my four years at CBC, I have seen a vast

students in Years Eleven and Twelve who are

change occur in the computing department. We

planning on going on to TAPE the chance to earn

began using basic 286 machines where we were

RPL credits (Recognition of Prior Learning). What

limited in which we could do by the capabilities of

this can do is shorten TAFE Information

the computers; now our only limit is our

Technology related courses for students doing

imagination. Our two new computing rooms

apprenticeships and other streams ofTAFE study.

comprise both Apple Macintosh computers and IBM compatible 486 machines. Now we are up

The Information Technology department has not

with the best in the State.

stopped here. It is constantly improving and updating systems to take CBC into the future and

Early this year, CBC were recognised by Apple

beyond. Much credit should go to Mr Clements-

Education as an Innovative Technology School and

Shepherd and Miss Fowler for guiding this new

were rewarded with the ITS award (Innov~tive

thrust in Information Technology at CBC as they

Technology School). This is a prestigious award held

see the development of computer skills becoming

by only four other private schools and one

an increasing necessity in modern day society.

government school in the State. Now the CBC Information Technology department are providing

Jason Monzu

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solar model car challenge This year CBC entered three teams into the Western

The finals were over a 100 metre figure eight track

Power Solar Car Challenge. The teams were as

in a best of three format, the fastest car racing the

follows:

slowest, the next fastest racing the next slowest, and

Car 1 -

Michael Child

Car 2 -

Paul Pitaro and Cameron Maher (Project

Car 3 -

so on.

Manager)

CBC1 was against one oflast year's semi-finalists,

Ben Etchells, Simon Watson and

Albany SHS, and CBC2 competed against last year's

Anthony Sergeant

winner, Perth College.

The boys worked for ten months designing, making

CBC 1 ~tarted the first heat very well, and was

and testing the cars, giving up most lunchtimes and

almost three metres in front of the Albany car before

frequently working after school.

it appeared to hit something on the track. Its guidance system disengaged from the track and the

Over eighty cars were to compete in the elimination

car crashed to the ground at high speed.

trials against the clock, over a fifteen metre illuminated course. Time was given for the boys to

Michael worked frantically to repair the front

test the cars prior to submitting them to Western

steering and motor mounting, and although it was

Power officials in order to check that they complied

repaired for the second heat, the car was appreciably

with race regulations.

slower and Car 1 was eliminated.

All CBC cars passed the check, and CBC Car 1

Car 2 survived the arduous course, but was beaten

was the first for the time trial in Group C

by a car one second faster over the course.

(comprising twenty-five cars). With only five minutes to race time, CBC 1 broke an electrical

It was an exciting, strenuous and, at times, stressful

cable. Michael frantically soldered it back on.

two days. Much had been learned by the experience

Meanwhile CBC3 was also having electronic

which will hold entrants in good stead for next year.

problems and solder was being added to loose joints

The competition was evetually won by Albany SHS

The boys were now getting stressed as each car was

with Perth College coming in second, although

called by an official to undertake the time trial.

Michael Child knows that, if not for problems with the track, his was the faster car!

Over three attempts CBC1 recorded 6.61 seconds, CBC2 6.39 seconds and CBC3 7.59 seconds. The

Congratulations to the teams for a great

fastest thirty-two cars would go into the next day's

performance, for showing dedication to the project

final. CBC1 was 25th, CBC2 was 24th and CBC3

and for building competiti,ve cars that represented

came in 35th. The 32nd car recorded a time of7.12

CBC in such a splendid manner.

seconds, which would have been 24th the previous year, so evidently this year's cars were much faster!

SOLAR CAR TEAM BACK ROW: Simon Watson, Anthony Sergeant, Michael Child, Benjamin Etchells, Mathew Cybula FRONT ROW: Paul Pitaro, Mr P Crosbie, Cameron Maher

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interschool chess

YEAR 8 CHESS BACK ROW: Michael Koleszko, Muliadi Tan, Richard Solarski, MrG Holtham FRONT ROW: Aston ladzinski, Mark De Corti, Ricardo leira

Year Seven/Eight interschool chess matches for

many other Perth schools. Our boys performed

1995 were organised during Term Two of this year

creditably, winning or drawing a number of games

by Mrs Norah Lovelock. After her retirement at

and losing just a couple against some of the more

the end of the term, I assumed responsibility for

difficult schools.

the organisation of school games and continued to run the lunchtime practice sessions that Mrs

Four Year Seven boys also represented CBC in a

Lovelock had earlier set in motion.

chess tournament held in Bunbury in the middle of the year. Lucas Oldfield, Brodie McCulloch,

During this year, CBC has been regularly

Russell Bell and Joel Fernandez were a credit to the

represented in interschool games at Year Eight level

school and played well.

by Michael Koleszko, Muliadi Tan, Richard Solarski and Aston Ladzinski. We have also appreciated the

I hope that next year we can field both a primary

efforts of Matthew Symons, Mark De Corti and

and a secondary team for interschool chess matches,

Ricardo Leira.

as it is a most interesting and educationally beneficial extra-curricular activity.

Matches played included games against St Stephen's, Christchurch, St Brigid's, All Saints, MLA and

MrHoltham

PRIMARY CHESS (l to R) Joel Fernandez, Brodie McCulloch, Russell Bell, lucas Oldfield

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• • musIc committee report Having been moved into the President's role from

conjunction with Iona College in their grounds on

July this year, it was a shock to the system to try to

Sunday 3rd December.

run the various projects that were in the melting pot.

Noticeably missing from this year's activities was

The Year In Review The Music Luncheon on 6th April was the first occasion during the year that the Music Committee flexed its organisational ability, and by all accounts, the luncheon was a most successful affair.

disappointment by all concerned.

the York Jazz Festival, which was cause for some

I would like to thank the Music Committee and parents

f~r

their help and support both prior to,

and in J?articular after, I took on the presidency in July. Thanks must also go to the music masters for

Our Music Festival was held on the 7th July at the

their relevant input to the various functions

Fremantle Town Hall, were a very enjoyable night

throughout the year.

was complemented by a lovely supper. The port sales were most successful and exceeded $1000.

In closing, I would like to wish the incoming

The Champagne Breakfast on the 27th August was

anyone involved in music will support it

my 'baptism of fire'. It was made much easier,

wholeheartedly, as it is a much needed prerequisite

however, by the help received from committee

for the committee's success.

committee every success for 1996. I hope that

members and others, and

to

them I extend my

personal thanks. The final major event for the year was the combined Family Christmas Show held in

Margaret O'Brien President, CBC Music Committee

SENIOR CONCERT BAND BACK ROW:

Jeremy Goncalves, Glen Harris, Wayne Carter, Andrew Oliver, Grant Watton, Dermod Deasy, Kristian Skjold, Adam Hall MIDDlE ROW: Mr B McAllister, Bradley Pritchard, luke Vernon, Michael Claps is, luke Oliver, Thomas Trolio, Peter Forzatti, Glenn Hollands, Clark Barlow, Peter Harvey FRONT ROW: Anthony Stone, Nathan O'Brien, Adrian Pounder, Kyle Wade, Adam Harvey, James Broome, Alexi Christidis Andrew Micenko, Michael Harris . ABSENT:

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cbc musical events Music Luncheon

the Junior School Heads Association of Australia

On Thursday 6th April, the annual Music Luncheon

Concert were held. Thanks and congrat~ations go

was held at Tuckfield Street. Mums and dads of our

to the music students who performed in the Senior

Tuckfield Street music students were treated to a

Guitar Ensemble, Primary Choir, Junior Concert

marvellous display from our Junior Concert Band,

Band and Senior Concert Band, and also to the Year

Primary bands, Junior Guitar Ensemble and our

Six Band who performed at the Junior Schools Heads

Primary and Year Eight choirs. Many thanks for this

Association Concert.

occasion go to all parents who supported the event, the Music Committee, music staff and the students

The College's congratulations also go to Adam

who performed so well on the day.

Harvey who performed in the solo section of the Catholic Schools Festival. His performance was

Music Festival

Our annual Music Festival was held this year on the

judged at the Festival to be 'outstanding'. Well done, Adam.

last Friday of first semester. The complete programme of the music department was on display and each

Since Year Five, five boys and their families have made

and every student acquitted himself admirably. Bands

a significant contribution to music at CBC. Special

performing on this evening included the Year Five

acknowledgement must therefore go

Band, Year Six Band, Junior Concert Band and the

Lawlor, Owen Walsh, Paul Valente, Anthony

Senior Concert Band.

Chillino and Joseph Terribile, who have been

to

Kieron

members of ensembles, bands and the Jazz Orchestra. Other Concerts & Festivals

In addition

This year our music students participated in two

contribution must also go to Matthew Sullivan and

to

these, acknowledgement of their

other important festivals . During third term, both

Cameron Perna who joined the Jazz Orchestra in

the C atholic Schools Performing Arts Festival and

secondary school.

JAZZ II BAND BACK ROW: Adrian Tranchita, Glen Harris, Glenn Hollands, Andrew Oliver, Adam Hall MIDDLE ROW: Mr B Mc Allister, Andrew Howe, James Broome, Jeremy Goncalves, Stewart Bovell, Paul Schaper FRONT ROW: Michael Clapsis, Adam Harvey, Grant WaHon, Wayne Corter, Anthony Stone

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days for the family Family Day On a bright, sunny day, our music students gathered once again to entertain the crowds at the Family Day fete. Thanks must go to all students who performed in the numerous bands that played. Thank you also to the choir members who attended Mass and contributed to the occasion. A big thank you to Mr Anning and Mr McAllister who so admirably prepared the bands for this day. Grandparents' Day

An extremely successful Grandparents Day was held at the Tuckfield Street campus on Wednesday 25th October. Once again, the Tuckfield Street musicians performed well and thanks must go to the Year Five, Year Six and Junior Concert Bands, the Junior Choir who sang like angels, the Junior Guitar Ensemble, pianists James Foley (Year Eight) and Richard Sapienza (Year Six), and finally to Adam Harvey (Year Seven) for his great saxophone playing.

iunior concert band

JUNIOR CONCERT BAND BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

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Joseph Princi, luca lucioli, Scott Conner, Rowan Cassin, Derek Novak, Justin Chauveau, James Foley, lukian Polechtschuk, Neil Tennant, Mr KAnning, Russell Bell, Peter Harvey, John Pica, Stewart Bovell, Andrew Howe Andrew Bass, Stepha no Santercaterina, Shane Bell, Clifton Pratt, Mark' De Corti, Steven Moore, Michael Harris, Nicholas Maxwell, Barry Jesson, Paul Dutton, Adrian Pounder


iunior year bands

YEAR SIX BAND BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Robert Salvador, Stephen Pratt, Nuno Leiria, Ben Caputi, Michael Stone, Jonathon Courtis, Mr K Anning, Duncan Rock, Jesse Christidis, Paul Maisand, Nicholas Dunne, Brett Regan Robert La Roche, Richard Sapienza, Stepha no Santercaterina, Andrew Bass, Christoper Lowrey, Michael Harris, Adrian Pounder, Andrew Milenko, Gian Aramillo, Rodney Encarnacao

YEAR FIVE BAND BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Cale McCulloch, Daniel Quealy, Daniel Roberts, Timothy Truphet, Mr W McAllister, Timothy Pearce, Daniel Plaistead, Luke Burwood, Donny Drommer, Daniel Paratore, Peter Harvey Rory Pettigrew, Xavier Tuohey, Shone Bell, Benjamin Antony, Christopher Tomich, Joshua Mettam, Eduardo Farate, John Hazell

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guitar ensembles

SENIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE BACK ROW: FRONT ROW: ABSENT:

Mr K Anning, Simon Angell, Bradley Poore, Dion loney, Robert Sheehan, Timothy lancaster, Edilson Redondo, Paul Schaper Kristian Nolan, Kenshi Wakamatsu, Justin Rose, Tim Allen, luke Caputi, Alexi Christidis Christian Thompson, Ronan Cossin, Scott Connor

JUNIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE BACK ROW: Scott Connor, Jonathon Courtis, Mr G Culver, Simon Raspor, Michael Kurdziel, Robert Grenda, Duncan Rock FRONT ROW: Francois Ferreiro, Rodney Encarnacao

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iunior choirs

YEAR EIGHT CHOIR BACK ROW:

Lukian Poleschtschuk, Jayden O'Brien, Simon Coehlo, Stewart Bovell, Justin Chauveau, Michael DeAguiar, Rowan Cassin, Ben Champion THIRD ROW: Mr W McAllister, Francois Ferreiro, Simon Raspa, Derek Novak, Andrew Howe, Clifton Pratt, Steven Moore, Barry Jessen, Aidan Doherty, James Foley, Mr G Culver SECOND ROW: Graeme Ball, Kristoffer Quinlan, Lee Eaton, Steven Tucker, Alexi Christidis, Anthony Stone, Bradley Pritchard, Paul Dutton, David Occhuito, Shoichi Ueda FRONT ROW: Robert Grenda, Benjamin Khoo, Luke Preston, Bradley Merendino, Ben Meekins, Aston Ladzinski, Robert Antony, Mark De Corti

PRIMARY CHOIR BACK ROW:

Nicholas De' Leglie, Nicholas Dunne, Joseph Princi, Ben Cameron, Duncan Rock, Michael Kurdziel , Michael Harris, Peter Harvey MIDDLE ROW: Mr W McAllister, Jesse Christidis, Gavin Carter, Richard Sapienza, Jonathon Courtis, Adrian Pounder, Will iam Andrade, Stephen Pratt, Michael Stone, Mr G Culver FRONT ROW: Edwardo Farate, Andrew Micenko, John Hazell, Christopher Lowry, Robbie La Roche, Robert Salvador, Paul Maisano, Nicholas Maxwell

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•

state representatives

JUNIOR STATE REPRESENTATIVES Gavin Carter (little Athletics), Paul Carruthers (Cricket), Cale McCulloch (BMX)

SENIOR STATE REPRESENTATIVES BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

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David Cocciolone (Go-Cart Racing), Adam West (Rugby), Val De Sousa (Rugby), Anthony Hildebrandt (Rugby), lee Nicholson (Surf life Saving), Blake Burrows (Hockey), Paolo Chiappini (St John's Ambulance), Paul Pitaro (Tae Kwon Do) David Onoforo (Soccer), John Neesham (Water Polo), Mr C Preshaw (Triathlon), Jason Monzu (Basketball), Glen Nicholson (Water Polo)


sWimming

ACC SWIMMING BACK ROW: Chris Sergeant, Paul Schaper, Jason Pivac, John Casey, Andrew Oliver, Vivian Oldfield, Chris Sheridan FOURTH ROW: Jed Coonan, Nick Bowater, Travis Woodward, Ben Sheridan, Glen Harris, Jeremy De Ceglie, Carlos Faster, Luke Caputi THIRD ROW: Ian Hazell, Garth Hurle, Tyson Beattie, Paul McGuckin, Jae Dornan, Clarke Barlow, Matthew Stingemore, Luke Jeffrey SECOND ROW: John Neesham, Lee Nicholson, Mr B Emslie, Mr C Preshaw, Mr R Barron, Damian Cox, Glen Nicholson FRONT ROW: Luke Preston, Kenshi Wakamatsu, David Townsend

JSHAA PRIMARY SWIMMING BACK ROW:

Benjamin Cameron, Justin Marcarlino, Ben Caputi, Liam Darby, John Pica, Aaron Simich, Nelson Serrao, Michael Harris, Peter Harvey THIRD ROW: Christopher Lowry, John Hazell, Brett Regan, Brodie McCulloch, Nicholas De Cegue, Jonathon Caurtis, Gavin Carter, William Andrade, Robert La Roche, Kane Willis SECOND ROW: Daniel Quealy, Peter Vaughan, Liam Parkinson, Peter Phillipson (Captain), Mr C Preshaw, Russell Bell, Frank Paratore, Neil Tennant, Luke Burwood FRONT ROW: Shane Bell, Ben Antony, Daniel Paratore, Rory Pettigrew, Cale McCulloch

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athletics & cross country JSHAA Cross Country

eleven years and over race. We were thrilled with

On the 26th September, the Primary Cross Country

our results, which made CBC the most successful

team under took an exciting challenge. That was

team on the day.

to better our improved results from last year. JSHAA Athletics The boys trained for nearly three

This year, the Primary team

months at least two times a week.

competed at John XXIII

They were extremely fit and

College. It was a hot day... but a

confident they would achieve their

lot of fun. We even had to

aim of having most runners in the

compete with a tent which would

top half of the finishing places. We

not stay upright!

also wanted some runners to finish in the top ten. Eight schools

We competed in a variety of

competed, including all of the

events such as long, high and

Boys' Public Schools.

triple jumps, shot put and all of the various running events,

The nine year old boys ran very well

ranging from hurdles to 800

and we were so exci ted when

metres.

Daniel Plaisted came first out of forty runners. Imagine how pleased we were when our next three came in the top twenty.

The team was quite successful with many placings recorded throughout the day. Gavin Carter demonstrated good speed, performing

Brett Regan ran very strongly to come fifth in the

exceptionally well in his sprints. John Pica displayed

ten year olds event. To top off the day, William

great stamina by competing in nearly every event

Andrade, our captain, ran powerfully to win the

in his age group.

PRIMARY CROSS COUNTRY BACK ROW: Shane Bell, Neil Tennant, John Hazell, Stephen Pratt, Gavin Carter, Brett Regan, Russell Bell, Daniel Paratore " MIDDLE ROW: Luke Burwood, William Andrade (Captain), Mr Pass, Patrick Davis, Cole McCulloch FRONT ROW: Daniel Roberts, John Pica, Peter Vaughan "

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basketball

COCA-COLA BASKETBALL BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Aaron Ford, Salvatore Fazzino, Mr R Barron, Jason Monsu, Paul Hutchinson Mark Vinci, Alex Kelly, Daniel Gould

ACC BASKETBALL BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Sam Bartlett, James Paratore, Ms Dutton, Michael Tandean, Kristian Nolan Michael Digby, Jose Calzada

YEARS NINE AND TEN ACC BASKETBALL BACK ROW: FRO NT ROW:

Con La Roche, Steven Carter, Miss S Fowler, Andrew La ng, Jonathon Temby Kenshi Wakamatsu, Joao Soares, Andrew Musulin, Brett Jansen

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hockey

ACC HOCKEY BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

Emmanuel Arandiga, Ben Lawlor, Kyle Wade, Paul Schaper, Chris Sheridan, Brad Poore, Justin Rose David Ponds, Shane Sonds, Ms Dutton, Michael Clapsis, Luke Jeffery

UNDER THIRTEEN HOCKEY BACK ROW:

Paul Dutton, Andrew Howe, Elis Smedley, Stewart Bovell, Ben Sheridan, Clifton Pratt, Mr S Barber FRONT ROW: Scott Powell, Scott Connor, Garth Hurle, Steven Moore, Bradley Pritchard, Alexi Christidis

UNDER ELEVEN HOCKEY BACK ROW: FRONT ROW:

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Michael Stone, Stephen Pratt, Nick Dunne, Scott Connor, Michael Kurdziel, Michael Harris, Jesse Christidis Mr Holtham, Jonathon Courtis, Duncan Rock, Richa rd Sapienza, Blair Hurle, Miss L'Estrange


rugby

FIRST XV RUGBY BACK ROW: Matt Edmunds, Claudio Strdanica, Shawn Robinson, Aaron Connolly, Anthony Hildebrandt MIDDLE ROW: Adam Hall, Owen Walsh, Ben Arnold, Mr C Garratt, Matthew Sullivan, Chris Lilburne, Tim Odgers FRONT ROW: Robert Vinci, Anthony Russell, Wade Brandon, Adam West, Val De Sousa, Michael Wolfenden, Eamonn Arandiga

YEARS NINE AND TEN RUGBY Wayne Carter, Scott Usher (Captain), Brendan Kane, Ben Arnold (Vice Captain, Sam Bartlett, Adam Prestage BACK ROW: MIDDLE ROW: Robert Raine, John Austin, Travis Woodward, Chris Sergeant, Adam Hall, James Broome, Carlos Foster, Aaron Dyball FRONT ROW: Adam Iriks, James Stone, Damian Allen, Mr C Garratt, Dermod Deasy, Michael Nunn, Rory Elliot

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years nine & ten cricket Our season comprised three games against All

Eight and Year Ten boys. After a long trip to the

Saints, Seton College and Lumen Christi. Each side

school, we batted poorly and were dismissed for

received a maximum of twenty-five overs, time

48. They were dismissed just after they passed our

permitting.

score.

Our first game was against All Saints College. We

Our thanks go to Mr Pass for managing the team

batted first and scored 175 runs, which is an

throughout the term, and for all his encouragement

extremely good score. We then bowled All Saints

and hard work.

our for 70. Best Batting Performances

In our second game we played Seton College. We

Ben·Grose

53 NO vs Seton

bowled first and dismissed them for 51. The next week, we passed them early in our innings and went

56 NO vs All Saints

• Andrew Carruthers

61 NO vs All Saints 35 NO vs Seton

on to make 157. • Steven Erces

50 vs Seton

Our third game was played against Lumen Christi at their home ground . .&; the Year Nine students

Best Bowling Performances

were at camp, the side was a combination of Year

• Tyson Beattie

6 for 27 vs All Saints

aee football

YEARS NINE AND TEN ACC FOOTBALL BACK ROW:

Sleven Erceg, Vivian Oldfield, Tim Cosey, Brendan Kane, Johnathan Holmes, Daniel O'Hara, David Germinario, Con La Roche MIDDLE ROW: John McGunnigle, Clarke Barlow, Joel Lowrance, Shoun Stevenson, Mr P Mc Auley, Rian Day-Jones, Craig Gianoli, Krislian Nolon, Fronk Rodriguez FRONT ROW: Mark Ladeira, Tyson Beattie, Matthew Slingemore, Nick Obradovic, Chris Holding, Joe Dornon, Michael Howes, Dole Alfirevich

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quit cup football The Quit Cup football competition is an interschool

play as a team" - and this we did with spirit and

competition for students from Years Ten to Twelve.

skill. Richard Travia continually won the r~ck knocks

It is open to both government and private schools, and is divided into three divisions - Cable, Farmer and Glendinning - according to school sizes. In 199 S CBC Fremantle won the Glendinning division. The ten week competition saw CBC win every match decisively - with an average winning margin in excess of sixty points. The team was blessed with many skilful and committed players who wore the green and gold jumpers with pride. Our performance in the two finals typified the season and deserve detailed recognition.

and gave our mobile players Michael Jenkins, John Neesham and Joe O'Hara first use of the ball. CBC kicked the first two goals Qohn Casey's being from SOm) but loose checking allowed Aranmore to kick the next two. CBC were spurred into action. Reegan Buswell was inspirational across the backline, along with Stefan Murphy, Mark Vinci and other backs. John Neesham, Chris Brown, John Casey and Mario Peca converted their opportunities. Richard Travia, Michael Jenkins and Joe O'Hara made sure Aranmore could not get over the centreline easily. At half-time we were only three goals up, but overran

Final of the Southern Division

Aranmore in the second half to win 9:9 (63) to 4:4

This final was held on Wednesday 21st June against

(30).

Kolbe College. After going through the qualifying rounds undefeated, CBC felt confident of success.

The coach, together with Captain Matthew

From the first bounce, the team dominated in all

Edmonds and Vice Captain John Casey proudly

positions and in all aspects of the game. John

accepted the Cup, presented by Ross Glendinning

(Lockett) Casey was sensational at full forward,

himself, who also presented each player with a

kicking ten goals. Mark Vinci won many possessions

medallion. Michael Jenkins received the match ball

playing as a loose man in defence. Alongside him on

as 'player of the day' and John Casey won selection

the halfback, Stefan Murphy and Joe O'Hara were

on the Quit Cup All Star Team. The football tradition

impassable and often worked together with John

of CBC lives on.

Neesham (centre) to put us into attack. Again our teamwork was too good for the opposition with the final result CBC 18:6 (114) to Kolbe's 4:9 (33).

The Glendinning Cup We travelled down to Lathlain Park on Wednesday 28th June to play the grand final against Aranmore College, aware that history was on our side. Captain Matthew Edmonds was unfortunately out with injuryJohn Casey was to be our on-field leader. The coach's main instruction was, "Get the ball, commit the body,

QUIT CUP FOOTBALL - 1995 PREMIERS BACK ROW:

Joseph O'Hara, Reegan Buswell, Aaron Connolly, Patrick Galvin, Richard Travia, Cameron Perna MIDDLE ROW: Mr C Garratt, John Antunovich, Jason Connolly, Christopher Brown, Stefan Murphy, Michael Jenkins, Ben Grose, Mr A Murphy FRONT ROW: Mark Vinci, Damien Cox, Matthew Edmunds (Captain), Mr C Cole, John Casey (Vice Captain), John Neesham, Daniel Gauld

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soccer team of the decade This article shares with you memories ofsome of the players

hour came during a preliminary game against a John Curtin

who have graced the CBC soccer uniform over the last ten

A side in 1995 when, playing in a depleted CBC team, he

years to make up a team worthy of the title CBC Soccer

proved to be a thorn in the side of the opposition, with

Team of the Decade. While I have only been coaching since 1990, I worked with preceding coaches to help train students

desperate tackles which prevented seemingly certain goals on countless occasions. Richard was also instrumental in

and have a fairly good recollection of outstanding players

bringing his team to the 1995 final.

before my coaching years. Where memory has proven unreliable, the annuals have come to the rescue to ensure that the most important players have not been omitted.

Centre Back

Both Alvaro Roach, who led our team in 1993, and Jason Faria, the 1995 captain, were close contenders for this

Keeper

position, Alvaro being more tenacious in defence and Jason

The best goalkeeper to have played for the school team in

showing.more attacking flair. I eventually leaned towards

this decade is without doubt Dino Pacella. He kept for the sernor side since he was in year ten in 1992. His experience at club and state levels made him an automatic choice in

Jason, mainly because of his versatility. He is as equally at ease in defence as ill' attack Accurate passes and ferocious shooting were features of his game that not only made him

the school team and he justified his selection with solid

an exciting player to watch, but enabled him to be on the

performances throughout the rest of his school years. In

winning side on a majority of occasions. In 1995, Jason led

1994, Dino captained the CBC team to its first ever final

a team that narrowly missed out on the champion's trophy.

of the Commonwealth Bank Champion School

His composure on and off the field made him one of the school's finest ambassadors.

competition. His ability to read the game and be at the right place at the right time are perhaps his greatest assets. He also possesses catlike reflexes and agility - something he demonstrated time and time again during his soccer career at CBC. Dino is currently playing with Bayswater Inter

Left Back This is a position which CBC has always had difficulty in filling, mainly because of the lack ofgifted left-footed players.

and is looking to move on to an NSL team.

Big John Fernandez (1990) and Ivo Vitlov (1993) always

Sweeper

gave solid performances but, with respect, were not in the same league as the players chosen for this team. This leaves

The term sweeper belittles one of the most difficult and potentially creative positions in the game. It conjures up a

me with Val de Souza - a left"footed player armed with outstanding athleticism and stamina. It is true that he has

player who 'cleans up' or sweeps up loose balls - being the

played mainly in the forward line and in midfield, but it

last line of defence. Such a description would not do justice

was his defensive duties that changed him ftom a reliable

to Cono Paratore's contribution, arguably the greatest player ever to represent the school. Cono not only swept, but set

soccer player into a dazzling one. His ability to 'shadow' an

up play; created opportunities for his team mates and scored

opponent and mark him out of the game was never better exemplified than in the 1995 final when he virtually nullified

- all done at breathtaking pace. He was a complete player

the influence of]ohn Curtin's most lethal player.

who excelled in every aspect of the game, be it tackling, dribbling, shooting or heading. In 1991 Cono captained a side which only just missed out (on goal difference) on reaching the quarter-finals - the best a CBC team had achieved at the time. Without hesitation, I give Cono the captaincy of the CBC team of the decade because of his commitment to the school team and the quality of his leadership.

Right Back CBC has been privileged to field a number of excellent players in this position. To make the selection easier, I

Right Midfield Danny Collova is, in my view, the most gifted midfield player the school has ever had. Paradoxically, Danny did very little in defence and always appeared slow. However, on his day, Danny could terrorise the opposition's best defence with his intricate dribbling and accurate passes. When he fired, he made defenders look foolish by arrogantly taunting them and providing the easiest of chances for his forwards. I am confident that his inclusion in the team of the decade is justified, because he was capable of one or two devastating spells which could tilt the outcome of a

narrowed it down to Richard Travia (1995), Joe Rocha

game heavily in our favour. Danny was a State Under-17

(1992-93), Teo Pacella (1989-1990) and Declan Stack (1990). They each had a different style, but all were very

representative and paraded his skills as a member of the senior team in 1985-86.

effective defenders. Finally I chose Richard Travia, because

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Centre Midfield (1)

he was perhaps the safest despite not being the most technically gifted defender. Richard possesses the best

This position goes to the talented Dominic Scafetta who

defensive instincts I have ever seen in a student. His finest

was our midfield general in 1987/88. Dominic possessed


soccer team of the decade superb ball control and excellent vision. He always seemed

1984 would have to be a serious contender, and I selected

to have more time on the ball than any other player around

him over Alex Marinovich, another able centre forward.

him. Clever back fli~ks and short, inviting passes were part ofhis repertoire of ,tricks' which he used repeatedly to baffie

Reserve Keeper

his opponents. Unfortunately for Dominic, the 1987-88

I have chosen the diminutive Dean Buonvecci who was an agile and fearless keeper with a talent for plucking high

forwards lacked the capability to consistently fmish offhis attractive midfield play. Regardless of trying conditions, Dominic continued to show enough of his class to convince

balls out of the air and was a steadying influence on the back line in 1985.

me that he was one of the 'all greats' of the past decade. Reserves

Centre Midfield (2)

First reserve goes to Alvaro Rocha whose fierce desire to

It has only been a year since Cris Moreno joined the senior

win and great skills make him an ideal choice. Declan Stack gets my nod as another substitute. Perhaps

team, yet he has already demonstrated so much of his talent that it would be a sin to exclude him from this team. Cris, like Cono Paratore, excels in all departments - an asset in

the fastest and fittest player who ever played in a CBC soccer team, he is now, not surprisingly, with WArS training as a

midfield. His goal against John Curtin in the 1995 final

400 metre runner.

not only sent the game into extra time, but revealed Cris'

Garry Faria has shown he can be a class act wherever he

outstanding composure and sense of opportunism. I have observed in Cris the same tigerish competitiveness that used

plays. He is a play-maker par excellence and has been a prominent member of the senior side since 1994.

to fuel Cono on the field. No doubt, in time, he will prove Apologies to the many fme players who have been omitted,

to be an equally great captain.

in particular Joshua Incerpi, Anthony Paratore, Anthony

Left Midfield

and Mel Bosco and Anthony Procino. I hope, however,

Joe Silva gets my vote for this position thanks to his exciting

you have enjoyed as much as I these reminiscences about

dribbling and strong tackles. In 1991, as an eager Year Ten

the many great CBC players who, as well as being excellent ambassadors for the school, have been an inspiration for

student, he played as substitute for an injured player and immediately made life difficult for his opponents with clever

future teams.

feints and changes of pace. Some critics would scorn at Joe and call him flashy, but they missed the important point-

Mr Hortense, Coach

he had FUN while he played. Forward (1) Aniello di Angello was one of the most exciting forwards the school has ever had. He was a tireless dribbler who moved gracefully with the ball, but could also lend a hand in midfield and set up play quite unselfishly. However, he mercilessly punished goalkeepers with countless goals of his own during his three year period with the senior team. Thanks mainly to Aniello, we won a 1994 semi-final match against Morley SHS and made it to our first ever final of the competition. Forward (2) I have only dim recollections of Robert Palmiero who was a prominent member of the 1985 senior team, starririg with Darmy Collova. However, any centre forward who'Was top scorer for his team from 1978 to 1985 and instrumental in winning the ACC premiership in

SENIOR SOCCER BACK ROW:

Niall McCloskey, Paolo Chiappini, Richard Travia, Jason Faria, Jason Monzu, Chris Moreno MIDDLE ROW: Ivo Da Silva, Joe Gentile, Garry Faria, Paul Onoforo, Val Da Sousa, Michael Binetti, David Raffaele FRONT ROW: Ruffy Moreno, Robert Sheehan, Richard Cavilli, Mr J Hortense, Gennaro Cammarano, David Onoforo

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• sen lor soccer 1995 proved to be the most successful year in the

his ability to read the game and his ferocious

history of CBC's senior soccer team. Following last

shooting, while Garry has sparkled when setting

year's sterling performances, this year's team reached

up attacking moves on numerous occasions.

the final of the competition only to be narrowly beaten by John Curtin SHS in extra time.

This year, too, has seen the emergence of some excellent Year Ten players. Two of the most

I believe that the team's successes were due mainly

prominent are without doubt Cris and RafMoreno

to two factors: firstly, there has been a surge of

- the dynamic duo who have been the powerhouse

interest in the competition among students over

in midfield. Both are members of the Under-16

the last three years. Nowadays, even students from

State squad and have shown their class consistently

Year Nine are competing for and securing a position

this season. I am convince that, had Raf been fully

- as the talented David Onoforo has shown.

fit, and the unlucky David Raffaele played in the final match, the result (2-1) would have been tilted

Not only has each year been represented in the

in our favour.

senior squad, but the players themselves have come from different sporting backgrounds. Val de Souza,

Congratulations and thanks, nevertheless, are due

for instance, sees himself more as a rugby than a

to all players who took part in the competition this

soccer player, and Richard Travia is primarily a

year. Their enthusiasm and combative spirit have

basketball player; yet their enthusiasm and fitness

set a new standard for future teams. This will indeed

ensured that they were major contributors

be a challenge next year, but I am confident that

throughout the competition.

the Year Ten players will provide the nucleus of a powerful team in 1996. A big thank you also to Mr

Secondly, for the past two years CBC Fremantle

Barron, Miss Fowler, Mr Rose'Meyer, Mr Garratt

has been privileged to field players of outstanding

and Mr Sandri for their invaluable help and support.

ability. I have particularly in mind Jason Faria and his brother, Garry. Jason has impressed me with

Mr Hortense, Coach

iunior school soccer On the 19th May, Mrs O 'Neil, the library teacher, organized a soccer¡carnival among the students of the Junior School. Year Five played Year Six, Year Seven played Year Eight B; and Year Eight A played Year Eight C. Year Six, Eight B and Eight A were the favourites to win the games because, in two out of three matches the boys had age, size and experience on their side. The matches were all won as expected, with the Year Six versus Year

Fi~e

match being the most exciting

game, even though Year Five lost 6-0.

PRIMARY SOCCER BACK ROW: Marc Sheehan, Adrian Pounder, Benjamin Mears, Mr I Pounder, Andrew Bass, Joseph Princi, Eduardo Fernandes FRONT ROW: Gian Jaramillo, Neil Tennant, Aaron Simich, Paul Maisano, Robert Salvador

The winners of each of the games received gold medals, and the losers were presented with silver medals.



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