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From the Principal

Vol 1 No 2 Summer 2013

Excellence in learning

Encouraging academic achievement

Cover: Jake Goncalves (Year 10) in class, photo taken by AEP Literature & Media group

Today’s boys... tomorrow’s gentlemen

Inside 6 From the Principal 4

Encouraging Excellence in Learning 6

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Staff 38

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Parents 40

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42 Touchstone is a magazine for the CBC Fremantle community Editor and designer Cherie Butcher Proofreading Michelle Ainsworth, Cherie Butcher and Shaun Kenny To contact Touchstone, please email touchstone@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au

From the

Principal

Welcome Welcome to the second edition of Touchstone for 2013. Our re-vamped community magazine certainly attracted many plaudits earlier this year and it is very evident that we have a broad cross-section of people who continue to maintain a special interest in the progress of CBC Fremantle.

As you read through these pages I am confident you will conclude that this progress is not only continuing, but gathering momentum.

At the time of writing this introduction we have recently conducted a very significant event at the school which is further detailed as part of this magazine. The Year 12 Graduation ceremony, where we farewelled the Class of 2013, provided an opportunity for the College to reflect upon the aspirations it holds for each of its graduates.

During my address on the evening I asked each of the young men in attendance to recognise that they had been provided with an upbringing and

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From the Principal

“It is precisely the wishes, prayers and dreams of each of our departing students that we hope will define them.”

an education which has equipped them to counter a notion I referred to as The Falsehood of Modern Living. This falsehood is a pervasive mentality which suggests that the outside or external world is most important and defines who you are. It is often contended to be more important than the hopes, thoughts, prayers and dreams which are held by each individual.

Countering this falsehood and providing an alternative life-view is one of the critical functions of our College. It is precisely the wishes, prayers and dreams of each of our departing students that we hope will define them. We strive to prepare them to go into their adult lives knowing what they stand for and prepared to represent it strongly. They are given the beginnings of an understanding of a world governed by God – not governed by Facebook and characterised by the ubiquitous earpiece. As our College literature expresses, each of our graduates should feel empowered to shape a better world.

We are all part of a special school community which proudly seeks to be counter-cultural. As you read through this edition of our magazine I hope you share in the joy of the successes of our students and staff. I also hope you gain a clear sense of the optimism which accompanies our progress as a Catholic school in the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice.

Mr Shaun Kenny Principal

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Feature article

Encouraging excellence in learning

AEP Maths & Engineering students having fun with the concepts of bridge building

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“To achieve academic excellence requires hard work and dedication, and Academic Excellence Programme students and teachers commit to many hours of intense work to achieve these levels.”

At CBC

At CBC Fremantle, academic excellence means more than just gaining good grades. Intrinsically linked to personal excellence, the ultimate outcome for every student at the College is the maximum development of his intellectual capacities and skills in service to humanity.

While every student is encouraged to reach their potential, as an added incentive for high achievers CBC’s Academic Excellence Programme (AEP) aims to celebrate the achievements of the College’s talented boys. In doing so, the programme challenges every student at CBC Fremantle to strive for personal excellence and achieve academic growth.

Educational psychologist Professor Françoys Gagné differentiates between natural abilities and talents, and says that it is application and perseverance that converts a natural ability into a talent. Gagne states that we all possess natural abilities in one way or another, and it takes an event, or a ‘catalyst’, to inspire a desire to explore that ability. When students are fully engaged in the learning process, real achievement takes place, and their chance to excel at what they do increases. With that focus and hard work, the natural ability, or gift as Gagne calls it, can flourish into a talent. The catalyst is the inspiration for the motivation, and to do one’s best and never settle for mediocrity can result in true excellence.

AEP seeks to provide that catalyst. With diverse and interesting activities, and by harnessing practitioners enthusiastic for their particular field, CBC’s Academic Excellence Programme exposes students to the joy of achievement in an academic environment. Through incursions, excursions and

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guest speakers, students have been able to witness firsthand achievements of people in diverse fields of enterprise including the media; mining; mechanical, civil and chemical engineering; architecture and art.

Currently the programme offers six academic extension activities, covering a broad range of interests: 1. Literature & Media 2. Maths & Engineering 3. Future Problem Solving 4. Tournament of Minds 5. Debating 6. Robotics

The typical AEP student To achieve academic excellence requires hard work and dedication, and students and teachers commit to many hours of intense work to achieve these levels. Students who are interested in the AEP activities are focussed and motivated to achieve their potential.

The dilemma for AEP Coordinator, Mr AndrĂŠ Leicester, and his team of AEP teachers, was to acknowledge the

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hard work and dedication of academically gifted students while supporting the quest for excellence with all students and honouring the College’s inclusive values.

The solution was to adopt a model where two types of students are involved in the AEP. The first group are students who have flagged at least three times in the five core subjects within the standardised top 15% of their cohort.

In addition, students who display a talent or gift towards a certain subject may also join in the activities, with their ongoing association depending on their academic results.

AEP in action The AEP aims to increase students’ high level critical thinking and problem solving skills through collaborative teamwork based on clearly defined

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Far left: Ms Marilyn Schmidt with AEP Maths & Engineering students Left: Robotics in action (Photos taken by AEP Literature & Media students) Right: Debating students Liam Romano (standing), Mathew Thomas and Anthony Iannantuoni show their skills as part of S&E Week

research procedures within nationally and internationally recognised programmes. Furthermore, creativity and communication are key aspects which are explored and enhanced.

The Future Problem Solving programme, which began in Australia in 1988 as part of the Victorian Association for Gifted and Talented Children, is now based in the USA and involves more than 250,000 students across 12 countries.

The collaboratively competitive Tournament of Minds is a national problem-solving programme for teams of students where they are required to respond to demanding, open-ended challenges from four set categories: Applied Technology, Language and Literature, Maths Engineering and Social Sciences.

Students of Robotics not only design and make their own robots, they also programme the software so their robots

can carry out particular tasks. This holistic creative and design process culminates in the inter-school RoboCup presented by Scitech.

Talented AEP Debating students who have the potential to be future politicians, attorneys and leaders in many fields, are coached to prepare compelling and convincing arguments on a range of issues. Novice, junior and senior teams regularly compete in the Western Australian Debating League (WADL) and Australian Heads of Independent Schools Association (AHISA) competitions.

Senior debaters have the added challenge to prepare and deliver impromptu debates requiring a high level of logical thinking and communication skills.

Gifted students in the AEP also participate in special activities designed to expose them to what it means to achieve excellence in a particular field. This year the Literature & Media students were thrilled to spend a day behind the scenes at The West Australian and Channel Ten. Maths & Engineering students have had the opportunity to meet engineers, architects and a sculptor who relies on maths for the creative design and building process.

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Today’s gentlemen

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The Class of 2013 officially bid their College farewell with a Graduation Mass and ceremony that highlighted the spirit and quest for personal excellence of each young man who donned the green blazer for the final time.

Each student also signed the traditional Graduation Book, which carries the signatures of generations of leavers from CBC.

The evening began with a Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica where 102 graduates gathered with their families and friends for communion and Fr Tony Maher’s words of wisdom for the future. Then, returning to the College for the final ceremony, the Class of 2013 received their certificates of graduation from Principal, Mr Shaun Kenny. The young gentlemen also received a blessing card from Fr Tony Maher and a badge from Old Boys’ Association committee member, Mr Terry Iannello.

A special movie was played during the ceremony, which displayed images from 2009 to the final Year 12 assembly, highlighting the transition from boy to man during the Class of 2013’s years at CBC.

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The Class of 2013 gather around the altar at Mass

Simon Smith

Julian Mugnes is congratulated by Mr Kenny

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At the opening of Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel

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Opening of our College community Chapel The opening and blessing of Blessed Edmund Chapel on Sunday 8 September was an opportunity for each of those present to reflect upon the importance of faith and prayer in their lives. Sitting in this beautifully appointed facility with the light streaming through the stained glass windows, the feeling of divine presence and the invitation to prayer were palpable.

The opening was presided over by Bishop Don Sproxton and concelebrated by Oblate Fathers Tony Maher, Don Hughes and Andrew Chen.

It was attended by many people representing all sectors of our own school community in addition to those from the former St Mary’s community at Tardun. We are particularly indebted to the members of the Tardun community for their generous donation of the beautiful marble altar, the stained glass windows, the Stations of the Cross, the pews and other altar furniture. This sharing between our two Edmund Rice families has created a bond which we hope will be enduring. >>

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“... we look forward to a deep connection between our community and our newly appointed Chapel.”

In this newly created sacred space we are invited to leave behind the matters of everyday life, the busy world of meetings, classes or other routines, and prepare to meet the divine. This wonderful old building has a wealth of tales held in its silent walls, and we invite students, staff and parents to enjoy a quiet contemplation of important or complex issues and to seek healing under its roof.

As a school which places such high priority upon the quality of relationships, we look forward to a deep connection between our community and our newly appointed Chapel. Already the space is being appreciated with meetings for prayers, rosary and, of course, our weekly student Masses.

Our thanks are extended to all of those who have contributed to the realisation of this project and we extend a warm invitation to all members of our community to enjoy this sense of the sacred by visiting Blessed Edmund Chapel at any time.

Mr Shaun Kenny Principal Left top: Father Tony Maher with Martin Bradley, Matthew Patroni and Mr Craig Dowsett Left: Tardun Old Boys deliver the offertory gifts Right clockwise from top: The Choir at the Opening, College Vice Captain Jonathon O’Neill speaking from the pulpit, the Chapel pews which were donated by the Tardan community, Altar boys Martin Bradley and Matthew Patroni

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2013 Dux for University Pathway, Ben Anandappa

Recognising achievement CBC Fremantle’s community applauded the achievement of students at its annual Awards Evening.

Families and friends gathered in the College Gymnasium to watch more than 200 students being awarded Certificates of Merit and Excellence, subject prize medals and trophies.

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year. The Certificate of Excellence is available to any boy achieving 100% positive indicators for each report during the year.

Congratulations to all of the boys who received subject awards on the evening. Being the top performing student in a subject is a special honour and indicates outstanding ability and commitment.

Principal Mr Shaun Kenny also announced the 2014 College Captain, Anthony Iannantuoni, and Vice Captain, Nick Menegola, and they received their badge of office from this year’s student leaders.

An even larger group of boys were awarded Certificates of Merit or Certificates of Excellence. The criterion for the Certificate of Merit is a minimum of 90% positive indicators on each of the first three school reports issued during the

After announcing the Year 12 Dux and Proxime Accessit for Vocational and University Pathways, Mr Kenny called on former Principal of CBC

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“The Awards Evening is a celebration of academic and personal excellence and the culmination of a year of diligent application by CBC boys.�

and Christian Brother, Br Pat Kelly, to award the pinnacle of achievement at the College, the Edmund Rice Awards. These awards are presented to Year 12 students who best model the teachings of Christ and the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. This year, nine students demonstrated a capacity to lead others in their commitment to excellence, justice and faith, thereby embodying the mission of the College.

Edmund Rice Awards for 2013 were presented to: Ben Anandappa, Jeremy Fletcher, Rohan Grant, Aidan Liddelow, Alessandro Monaco, Luke Prendergast, Alex Skinner, Simon Smith and Mauricio Talero Solorza.

Dux of Year 12 for Vocational Pathway was awarded to Joel Pita and Proxime Accessit went to Luke Thompson.

Dux for Year 12 University Pathway was presented to Ben Anandappa and Proxime Accessit was awarded to Alessandro Monaco.

The Awards Evening is a celebration of academic and personal excellence and the culmination of a year of diligent application by CBC boys.

From top: Flinn Brown (Year 7) with Fr Tony Maher; Anthony Iannantuoni (Year 11) with Mr Domenic Burgio; Tom Corrie (Year 8) with Mr Sandro Sandri, and Mitchell Costello (Year 9) with Mr Rob Leicester

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Photo courtesy of Community Newspaper Group

Scottish debut for young piper Just 12 months after picking up the bagpipes for the first time, Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden was playing on the world stage.

The Year 9 student has wanted to play the bagpipes for as long as he can remember, and was thrilled to be given the opportunity to attend the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow with the Cockburn Pipe Band.

Emmanuel was the youngest member of the band who travelled to Scotland, playing in his first ever piping competition at Dun Donald in Scotland prior to the World Championships.

He puts his love of the instrument down to his Scottish heritage.

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“It is probably one of the most recognised instruments on the planet and is pretty much always associated with Scotland,” Emmanuel said.

“I have always held a certain fascination for them. It is such a unique instrument and whenever I hear them, I am reminded of Scotland and always feel a sense of pride well up inside of me.”

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Year 8/9 Football after their win at Patersons Stadium

Glory for football It was a successful year for CBC lower school football teams.

In School Sport WA’s metropolitan football championships, Year 7 Soccer brought home the Stan Lazaridis Glory Cup after a nail-biting final against defenders, Irene McCormack Catholic College’s football academy team. Weeks later, CBC Year 8/9 Australian Rules Football team brought home more silverware for the cabinet by winning the WAFC School Boys Cup at Patersons Stadium.

Both championships are tough competitions, with more than 42 metropolitan schools participating in the SSWA Glory Cup, and 350 schools statewide fighting for the privilege of holding aloft the WAFC School Boys Cup.

Daniel Bowater with Stan Lazaridis

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CBC seizes the ACC Big Three

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With a strong display of courage and teamwork at the State Athletics Centre, CBC Fremantle brought home the Athletics Boys’ Aggregate Shield, making it a remarkable ACC hat-trick for 2013.

The Athletics win concluded a successful sporting year for CBC, with the ACC Swimming and Cross Country shields also being awarded to the College.

Head of Sport at CBC, Mr Brendan McGrath, urged the boys to succeed as a team for the tough day at the Athletics, and the focus was to be the most supportive school at the Carnival. In his blessing before the event, Fr Tony Maher reiterated the message of teamwork, while Captain of Athletics, Nick Lomma, urged the boys to give 100%. Principal Mr Shaun Kenny was positive the wet and windy conditions were favourable for the stalwart boys at CBC, who respond positively to a challenge.

During the day, the boys kept to their word, providing encouragement and support at all levels, which brought the final score to just five points ahead of the closest competitor.

CBC also won the Senior Boys’ shield and there were several personal bests and records broken on the day.

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Philippines Immersion

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Heavy rain, humidity and splendid places of worship with a tropical twist was the backdrop for a band of young CBC boys who journeyed to the Philippines to be immersed in the local culture.

climbed the steep slope to visit Mama Mary, which is a massive statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the city of Maasin.

Nine students and two accompanying teachers travelled to the city of Maasin in Southern Leyte, where they were hosted

by Christian Brothers and had the opportunity to mingle with the locals and witness first-hand the different aspects of life in a predominantly poor community.

Amongst the busy schedule, the boys also experienced a day trip to a secluded island and snorkelled on coral reefs.

The boys had the unique opportunity to attend a retreat with the local school, and play a game of basketball with some students from the seminary. They were particularly impressed with the cooking programme run by the Christian Brothers in the hills of Maasin, where women were learning skills to make their own food products like banana chips, ginger tea, pulvoron and dansalan chips (sweet potato chips).

“The Maasin immersion was a fantastic opportunity to see another part of the world and to experience a completely different culture. The trip provided the students and teachers with great and lasting memories,� said one of the participants of the trip, Joshua Kestel.

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Four course conquest As a special thank you to the ladies at CBC Fremantle, the boys from Mr Foote’s Year 9 Rite Journey class took to the kitchen and cooked up a four course meal for 32 teachers and administration staff.

The boys’ Rite Journey challenge was undertaken with diligence as they took control of the planning, shopping, decorating, cooking and, more importantly, cleaning at the end of the evening.

The invited guests were greeted with a cool drink on arrival and took the opportunity to spend quality time with their work colleagues as boys roamed around with platters of succulent, deep fried calamari and French cheese and crackers.

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The Arts Learning Area was resplendent with tables stylishly laid out, and menus and place cards provided a real touch of class.

The evening progressed to a sit-down dinner with courses served in a timely and elegant fashion.

The ladies enjoyed delicious tomato soup, Spaghetti Bolognese and the choice between Butter Chicken or tender chicken meatballs.

Boys hovered with drinks and were attentive to the needs of their guests, whipping away plates as soon as the course was consumed. In the kitchen, the hard working boys were excited and happy as they stirred, fried, heated and plated.

concoction of waffles and blueberries and an Eton Mess topped with chocolate.

Tea and coffee were served with slices of lamington and bowls of juicy lollies, a nice party touch that reminded the ladies that their sophisticated hosts were indeed only young boys.

As the hosts came out and lined up, their guests rose to their feet with appreciation of a job well-done and pride in the calibre of the young gentlemen who had risen to the immense challenge of preparing an excellent meal for 32 discerning women.

The evening’s meal was topped with a choice of delicious desserts, including a massive, boy-size

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When in Italy...

In the recent school holidays, 32 Year 10 and 11 Italian and Visual Art students accompanied by three staff flew across the world for an 18 day journey of the culture, language, history, art and architecture offered by beautiful Italy.

The tour provided every boy with an incredible opportunity to appreciate all things Italian.

The Italian students embraced the linguistic experience by practising their Italian at every opportunity, while the Art students took advantage to sketch, paint and photograph the awe-inspiring scenery of Bella Italia. In Florence the boys were immersed in language and art as they attended a Language and Art school for three days.

Highlights for students included St Peter’s Basilica, the artists’ bazaar of Piazza Navona, playing soccer against a young Roman soccer team, cooking school in Orvieto, visiting the Ferrari Museum, experiencing the Ducati and Lamborghini factories, Botticelli’s collection at the Uffizi in Florence, being captivated by Da Vinci’s Last Supper, the Venice Ghost Tour, Peggy Guggenheim Museum and the essential Italian task of basking in a Gondola ride along the canals of Venice.

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Early start for Father’s Day More than 150 dads, grandads and male mentors were up at the crack of dawn to celebrate Fathers’ Day at CBC Fremantle. Along with the rising sun, the gentlemen visitors arrived with their sleepy-eyed boys to gather for a coffee and breakfast burger in the College’s undercover area.

Parent Council and staff volunteers cooked bacon and eggs to produce the delicious breakfast and sons spent quality time with their dads, some enjoying a quiet chat and others joining in circles of conviviality.

The breakfast ended in plenty of time for dads to scoot off to work and prepare for their special day on Sunday.

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Footy for NAIDOC Thirty-six boys, two schools and only one objective: to celebrate NAIDOC week in true Australian spirit with a game of footy.

Local boys, CBC Fremantle, pit their Aussie Rules Football skills against Clontarf Aboriginal College, wellknown for producing its fair share of Indigenous AFL heroes, in a friendly game at Fremantle Park.

The two schools are long-time rivals on the football field with a history of close clashes in the WAFC Schoolboys Barry Cable (A) Division.

The NAIDOC Week football match provided the two Catholic Colleges with a unique opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture in a spirit of sporting mateship and solidarity, as effectively highlighted by the AFL’s popular Indigenous round.

The schools also share a strong historical connection as both were established by the Christian Brothers early in the 20th century.

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Making music in Singapore Last July, 16 boys from CBC’s Music programme packed their bags for Singapore for a week of performing, sightseeing and shopping.

The group had the opportunity to perform at the colourful Blue Jaz CafĂŠ to an appreciative audience, and joined in the band rehearsal at the Yio Chu Kang Secondary School.

CBC boys also participated in a combined rehearsal with the Thomson Community Big Band, a great chance to make contacts with various musicians from the Singapore music scene.

Music was the focus of the trip, but a visit to Singapore would not be complete without taking in some local sights, and the boys enjoyed visiting the largest aquarium and maritime museum in the world and, of course, shopping.

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The Arts under the spotlight

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Held in the beautiful Fremantle Town Hall, CBC’s annual Visual and Performing Arts Festival (ViPA) showcased the artistic talents of students from Years 7 to 12.

Photos by Keane Bourke (Year 9)

Visual Art displays provided a colourful exhibition in the classical grandeur of the Hall, and Music and Drama students presented a varied repertoire on stage. The evening culminated in a performance by the CBC Old Boys’ Reunion Band.

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Experiencing Kiwirrkurra Seeking a deeper understanding of the plight of Indigenous Australians, eight CBC boys headed deep into the heart of Australia to a small WA community close to the Northern Territory border.

Broden Olivieri, Jake Harris, Jordan Johnson, Lewis Grant, Liam Rogan, Solomon Wright, Tyler Hellmrich and Aidan McDonald, along with Mr Marius Van Dongen and Mr Peter Baldry, travelled to the most isolated settlement in Australia in order to continue with the College’s commitment to further indigenous relations and experience the land.

Located in the Gibson Desert, Kiwirrkurra has a population of less than 200 people who strive to hold on to their culture and make a future for their children. In the past decade CBC has established an immersion programme with the local community that exposes the visitors and the owners of the land to each other’s culture, perspectives and learning.

The boys spent seven days with the residents of Kiwirrkurra, gaining a stronger understanding of a marginalised society and the unique way of life in an isolated outpost.

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Julian Tapper with The Rite Journey teacher, Mr Brent Butcher

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The Homecoming

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The Rite Journey programme for 2013 culminated in a poignant ceremony at Point Walter, with the Year 9s being symbolically returned to their parents by The Rite Journey teachers.

At the beginning of the year, the boys are called on their journey to becoming young men, and handed over to their teachers for the year as they learn skills to assist them on their journey to manhood.

Throughout the year, The Rite Journey programme encourages boys to discuss issues that face male adolescents, and offers challenges to assist boys to become confident and good young men.

The Homecoming at Point Walter reflected The Calling ceremony, with parents giving their sons a letter of comfort and love, just as the boys had presented them with a letter early in the year with thanks for their support during childhood.

CBC Principal, Mr Shaun Kenny, spoke to the group, urging the young men to take on personal and social responsibilities, and to start with the practical matter of organising their own paperwork in the compendium given to each of them. Inside the folder was the letter written in their own hand in Year 5 prior to coming to the College, and their simple words addressed to the Acting Principal at the time, Mr Darren O’Neill, served to draw attention to their transition from boy to man.

Fr Tony Maher blessed the group under the Moreton Bay Figs with the Swan River shining in the background, and the gentle setting was a further reminder of the connection the College and its families have with the local landmarks of the Fremantle area.

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Farewell

Mr Sandri

Mr Sandro Sandri and his wife Christina at his retirement function

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Mr Clint Testa, Mr Adrian Correia, Mr Jason Matthews, Mr Brent Butcher and Mr Brendan McGrath

Ms Trevanna Cooper

Ms Petrina Brewer, Ms Meagan Musson, Miss Emily Bowran, Miss Lisa Tognolini and Mrs Vera Moura

He has been referred to as the person who has held the most positions at CBC Fremantle since he joined the staff more than 20 years ago, but Mr Sandro Sandri has no plans to cease work. Although the former Deputy Principal, Acting Principal, Director of Justice & Service and Divinity and Science teacher is retiring from CBC, Mr Sandri is planning on becoming a counsellor and putting his years of pastoral care experience to good use.

Mr Sandri began at CBC in 1991 as Deputy Principal, and since that time has made a mark in the community as the epitome of a CBC gentleman – a man of faith and integrity. He was responsible for the Kairos initiative, which is the Year 12 retreat at the end of the academic year, and was the first head of Campus Ministry in 2005.

At his official retirement function, long-time colleague of Mr Sandro’s, CBC Librarian Ms Trevanna Cooper, described him as a much-loved and patient man with a great sense of humour, who had a profound effect on all who worked with him. Students assisting at the event agreed with Ms Cooper’s assessment, saying that Mr Sandro was “the best teacher”.

His retirement was celebrated with colleagues from CBC Fremantle; former colleagues, Principal of Holy Cross in Ellenbrook, Ms Mandy Connor, and former Principal of CBC, Mr Alan Wedd; and the Sandri family.

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Tim Allan, Phil O’Neill and Judy McShane

Thank you to parent helpers Along with our Catholic faith, our community is the backbone of CBC Fremantle, and we give a heart-felt thanks to the parents who provide assistance and fellowship throughout the College during the year.

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At the end of the school year, in appreciation of the many volunteers who help the College throughout the year, CBC Fremantle’s leadership team hosted a parent helper thank you evening in the Cloisters.

CBC Fremantle is extremely grateful for the generosity of parents who have donated their time and hard work. The extra helping hands contribute to the effective running of the College, and provide immeasurable strength to our community values and connection with our families.

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Pam Formby and Anna Nero

Maria Iannantuoni with her son Anthony (Year 11) and Michelle Romano

Tania Monument, Sarah Grant and Jodie Warr

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CBC Old Boys’ Association

Palma From the President CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ Association seeks to maintain the strong community and friendship connections that we enjoyed as students. Young Old Boys and older Old Boys are encouraged to remain in contact and keep in touch with the increasing prosperity and success of our College.

As such, the Old Boys’ Association was pleased to invite graduates from the Classes of 1988, 1993 and 2003 back for their 25, 20 and 10 year reunions respectively. The events were very successful and encouraged a closer network amongst the alumni who attended. Several teachers from those years also came along, and tours of the College showcased the wonderful additions, renovations and plans for the future of our old school. There is more about our reunions on pages 44 to 47.

Old Boy, John Hughes (’52), sponsored our popular annual Seniors Morning Tea this year. It was a delightful get-together also attended by partners and a marvellous opportunity for Old Boys and spouses to catch up with the news of family and share tales from the past.

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John puts a lot of his discipline and success down to the education he received at CBC Fremantle, and is a strong supporter of his old school.

The Chapel – which was the Year 5 classrooms for many in our day – was duly visited by our guests, and the transition of this historical building through the years to become the College’s sacred space is fully appreciated by the over 60s.

We are very pleased with the number of emails and phone calls we have had this year from CBC alumni who have kept us upto-date with their contact details and news.

It is interesting to see the various careers, opportunities and life choices our Old Boys have made, and we urge you all to remain in touch.

Mr George Ayres (‘50) President, Old Boys’ Association

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Over 60s return to school CBC Old Boys aged over 60 years were invited back to their old school for a special morning tea where they caught up with classmates from more than four decades ago.

More than 100 Old Boys and their partners gathered in the ALA to recall student pranks and achievements, and were delighted to tour the new Chapel, which housed the Year 5 classrooms way back then.

The morning tea was proudly sponsored by Old Boy John Hughes. Mr Hughes graduated in 1952 and vividly recalled teachers, classmates, sporting achievements and even his very first day at CBC after transferring from the convent in East Fremantle.

The Over 60s Morning Tea is an annual event and a highlight of the Old Boys’ calendar.

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reunions The Old Boys’ Association was pleased to be able to invite the Classes of 1988, 1993 and 2003 back to CBC over two evenings in September to celebrate with old friends and renew connections.

Class of 1993 Twenty years after they hung up the green blazer for the last time, 40 Old Boys of 1993 returned to the College.

Gathering in the Arts Learning Area, which didn’t exist in their day, the Old Boys enjoyed a night with their classmates and even a few teachers.

Mrs Sam Emslie, or Miss Fowler as the boys knew her then, took her favourite Old Boys on a tour of the College before the refreshments. >>

Class of 1993 20 year reunion

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Class of 2003 reunion

Class of 1988 reunion

Classes of 1988 and 2003 Classes of 1988 and 2003 came together to celebrate 25 and 10 years respectively since they sat at a desk at CBC. CBC’s Head of Arts Mr Shane Mancuso (‘88) aside, the Old Boys were surprised at the changes that have been made at their old campus.

Class of 1988 reunion

Class of 2003 reunion

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Ms Trevanna Cooper and Br Pat Kelly were on hand to welcome their past students, and the Old Boys enjoyed a few hours of catching up and reminiscing.

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Class of 1988 reunion

Class of 2003 reunion

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Tyson Beattie

Morris Caputi

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Dan Harris (front) in Oostende, Belgium

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What are they up to now?

Tyson Beattie (1998)

Morris Caputi (1966)

In 2001, Tyson took up an American football scholarship opportunity at Indiana University, playing in front of crowds of more than 100,000 people. He was awarded All Star status and, after a brief stint in professional NFL, returned home after seven years in America. On returning to Australia, Tyson took up a position as a sports presenter and reporter for Channel Nine in Perth. Tyson now presents the weekly 4.30pm bulletin and reads the weekend edition of sport as well as reports from a variety of sporting events around Perth.

In 1967, Morris went to UWA to complete a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) and in 1971 commenced work with the state government as a Graduate Assistant for three years. During this time Morris completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) part-time. In 1974, Morris commenced working for the Metropolitan Transport Trust (MTT), and in 1998, with the privatisation of government bus services in Perth, he joined Veolia Transport (Transdev) as the Operations Manager. In 2002, Morris was appointed Managing Director of Veolia Transport in Perth and later that year moved to Sydney. After 10 years as Managing Director in NSW, Morris was appointed Managing Director for Veolia Transport WA in October 2012.

Dan Harris (2003) Dan Harris has been competing in Inline Speed Skating since 2008 and has numerous state and national titles.

Since 2011 he has been a part of the Australian Team racing at Oceania competitions held in Brisbane, Gold Coast and New Zealand.

2013 marked the first time Dan has been selected to represent Australia at the World Championships, held in Oostende, Belgium from 21 to 31 August.

Racing was hard and fast, with a big step up in field quality. A placement of 25th out of 67 qualified starters for the 10k Points/Elimination was the best result achieved for the week-long competition, but he aims to make the top 15 at the World Championships held in Argentina next year.

Morris is a Director on the boards of a number of bus companies in NSW, Queensland and WA and Veolia Transport Sydney, which operates the light rail in Sydney.

In 1974, Morris married Isabella, and they have two daughters, Alena and Marie, and three grandchildren, Mia, Sophie and Benjamin.

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CBC Old Boy profile

Recognising John Hughes Perhaps CBC Fremantle’s most discernable Old Boy is John Hughes (1952). John was born in Fremantle, and contributes part of his business success to the discipline and education he received under the tutelage of the Christian Brothers.

At the Old Boys’ Over 60s Morning Tea, John recalled coming to CBC Fremantle as a “stuttering, stammering” boy direct from the convent in East Fremantle. Amongst other boys from similar working-class backgrounds, he soon learned to stand up and speak out.

After leaving CBC, John worked in Canberra as a trainee Organisation and Methods Officer with the Department of External Territories. After 18 months in the capital, he returned to Perth where he took up a position at Atwood Motors as a clerk, a decision that would set the budding businessman on a course that would shape his entire future.

In 1969, three years after graduating from CBC, John resigned to start his own business. Within a few years, Paramotors had 13 outlets and was the

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leading independent used car organisation in Western Australia.

In 1980 John took over the Mitsubishi franchise in Victoria Park and until 2005 traded as the iconic Skipper Mitsubishi.

In 2005 he changed the name to John Hughes, reflecting the integrity, hard work and personal touch that Perth’s most famous car salesman is renowned for.

John was the original importer of Hyundai and achieved the prestigious recognition of selling more of these vehicles than any other car dealer for seven years, an outstanding achievement for a Perth business. Last year, John and his team outsold the second top selling Hyundai dealer by more than two to one!

John has four children and has been married to his second wife, Margarita, for 32 years. Recently the couple became proud grandparents of twins.

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John Hughes with Shaun Kenny and George Ayres at the Over 60s Morning Tea

John Hughes front and centre in the CBC Under 13s Cricket team

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