Touchstone Vol 2 No. 2 Summer 2014

From the Principal

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Cover: Paul Jardine-Clarke (Year 10) in the Visual Art studio Photo by Ms Zoe Frances

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The Arts 6

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Campus Ministry 10

College News 12

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Staff 36

Palma 40

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

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From the Principal

Welcome to this latest edition of Touchstone, our College publication which seeks to keep all members of the CBC Fremantle community informed about our recent activity and conversant with our plans for the future.

This issue has a particular focus on the Arts programme at the school and the critical function it serves in the broad and diverse education of every young man who attends here.

It is well understood that the educational needs of boys are quite complex and that any conclusions drawn about what constitutes effective practice are always prone to being generalisations. Notwithstanding this, it is certainly possible to make a number of assertions about what typically constitutes good educational strategy for boys based upon the significant research which has been undertaken in this area.

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From the Principal

There are two principles pertaining to boys’ education which have great currency whenever we are discussing the Arts at our College. The first is that boys need to see the tangible links between what they are learning and their ‘real-life’ experiences. When they experience this connection they are much more likely to be committed and motivated in their learning. The second principle is that boys favour explicit styles of teaching and are active learners. The more physically engaged a boy can be in his learning, the better the outcomes for him.

Given these understandings, classes in Music, Art and Drama are clearly suited to boys. The making and performing of a work of art for an audience extends each boy beyond his comfort zone while providing immediate feedback and a direct link to their lived experience. These are conditions in which any boy will typically thrive.

Promoting the Arts is an important function of any good school and the creativity encouraged through the broad participation of our young men is crucial to their full development. During this year there have been many instances of our students being acknowledged for the quality of their work both within school and in public competitions. Some of these successes are recorded in the pages of this magazine and I‘m sure you will be impressed by the quality and diversity of their product. There are many opportunities made available at CBC Fremantle in the areas of Music, Art and Drama and I commend those students who involve themselves so enthusiastically and so successfully in these activities.

Mr Shaun Kenny Principal

“The making and performing of a work of art for an audience extends each boy beyond his comfort zone while providing immediate feedback and a direct link to their lived experience.”

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The Arts

Creativity expands minds

The cast of Lord of the Flies in rehearsal

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“This year at CBC has been particularly successful in the field of the creative and performing arts, highlighting the College’s consistent approach to stimulating students to achieve personal excellence.”

At CBC Fremantle, the Arts programme provides a real opportunity to unleash the potential of at least one of the four EREA touchstones: Liberating Education. For art is a powerful catalyst for innovation, imagination, intuition and communication, and these attributes are fundamental to developing confident, engaged learners who seek and overcome challenges and aim for excellence.

The Arts engages students on a practical and intellectual level. Sir Ken Robinson, educationalist and author, wellknown for his advocacy for creativity in education, argues that the Arts plays an important role in preparing students for the complex world of global markets and competition. Dr Robinson writes: “We live in a fast moving world. While employers continue to demand high academic standards, they also now want more.

They want people who can adapt, see connections, innovate, communicate and work with others.”

This year at CBC has been particularly successful in the field of the creative and performing arts, highlighting the College’s consistent approach to stimulating students to achieve personal excellence.

Drama Participating in the Dramatic arts can be a confronting experience that challenges the perception a student

may have of himself, others and the world around him. Stepping outside his comfort zone, a student of drama will embrace physical and mental challenges that teach self-confidence, communication, teamwork, empathy and tolerance.

From Year 7, students who select Drama as an elective will develop basic Drama skills including improvisation, characterisation, movement and voice. The focus is on having fun in a supportive and safe environment.

Should the student elect to continue his Drama studies, he can choose the subject as part of his university preparation or general studies, and engage in a more sophisticated understanding of types of storytelling, practical skills, techniques and representational and presentational drama.

Productions at CBC are the result of the enthusiasm and dedication of the cohort. In 2014 the Year 10 Drama >>

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Henry Scurry at ViPA

students were keen to perform on the stage, and the classic tale of Lord of the Flies began to be rehearsed in Term 1. After a slow start, the students began to understand the process and to accept that the responsibility of delivering a successful theatre production lay entirely with them. Mentoring the boys, guiding them to achieve their best, Drama teacher Mrs Rosalba Jeffreys observed the boys’ initial half-hearted efforts mature into exceptional commitment and control of the entire play.

The pride and determination of this group of Year 10s resulted in a professionally presented and acted production that received the highest praise from the Catholic Performing Arts Festival (read more about the performance on page 27).

Music The Music programme at CBC Fremantle is designed to encourage students to participate in musical activity as both a vocational and creational choice.

It may serve as a pathway for further training and employment in a range of professions within the music industry, or as a means of experiencing the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from making music.

The benefits of listening to music and learning an instrument are well documented, with research showing

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Year 12 Ensemble at Graduation

that many areas of the brain are engaged during music-related activities.

Music begins in the first year at CBC, with all Year 7 students engaging in classroom music and vocal studies with a focus on training the ear with a structured listening programme and developing music knowledge. Students also use computer programs designed to develop a deeper understanding of theory and assist in composing their own musical pieces. Vocal study provides an opportunity to learn the basics of singing as a group, with students performing Liturgical hymns and gaining an understanding of the voice as an instrument.

Instrumental music is particularly important to the life of the College.

The various ensembles showcase the hard work and talents of the Music department, and provide a dynamic aspect to community functions. Students beginning an instrument are usually prepared to join one of the ensembles by the end of Semester 1 and will

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Thomas Harris at the annual Art Exhibtion

learn the practical functions of being part of a band, with support from the College’s peripatetic tutors who have vast experience in live performances.

One of the major events on the Music department’s calendar is the Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools where both the ensembles and individual students perform. CBC students traditionally play well in this prestigious event and this year Honourable Mentions were awarded to the CBC Jazz Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble 1, while the Year 12 Contemporary Band and Year 11 Jazz Combo received Certificates of Merit.

Performances in the Individual Solo section by Austin Keyte (Year 11) and Thomas Mansfield (Year 12) and Instrumental Duet section by Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden (Year 10) were also awarded Honourable Mentions, while Timothy Bayley and Adam Pinkerton (both Year 8) received Certificates of Merit.

College Choir at Mass

Visual Art Throughout human history, art has reflected the political, social and economic landscape, and the study of Visual Art is intrinsically linked with the interpretation of the role that art plays in challenging and shaping these values. Practical development of skills is nurtured in the studio and also the exploration of imagination, creativity and self-expression that encourages perception, observation, precision and analysis.

Studying the techniques of the masters of Visual Art, students base their art-making on their own lives and personal experiences, observations of the immediate environment, events or special occasions. Results of the studio work are exhibited in the College’s annual exhibitions and submitted to the Angelico Exhibition for Catholic Schools.

As in the other areas of the Arts department at CBC, Visual Art did exceedingly well at the annual Catholic Arts showcase, with Year 7 boys Marcos Da Silva, Aidan Edwards, Patrick Fox, Thomas Harris, Mark Mandic and Jamie Rossi winning first prize in the Two Dimensional category for Years 7 to 10 (read more about the boys’ collaborative win on page 25).

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This page: Thomas Ryan building housing for the poor Right: Tony Ziegelaar helping ERS with local children Far right: The group in the Philippines

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Service in the Philippines During the October holidays, 10 CBC students and two teachers journeyed to a remote part of the Philippines to work with the Christian Brothers in their mission to show solidarity with the poor and marginalised.

The group travelled to Maasin and were soon put to work assisting Edmund Rice Services (ERS) in ministering to people in need, including ear and eye testing of local children, planting trees, cleaning up coastal rubbish and building houses for the poor.

Spending time with the Christian Brothers provided the boys with a deeper understanding of the essential services delivered by Br Paul Coster and his small team of Brothers and Filipinos, and the inspirational faith shown by the impoverished community under extreme conditions.

Devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan last November was still evident when the group visited Tacloban, four hours north of Maasin, which suffered massive loss of life in the catastrophic storm and where many people are

still homeless or living in ramshackle houses made from scrap.

The boys were also provided with the opportunity to visit schools, attend Mass and gain a genuine insight into the Filipino culture.

With the help of an ERS nurse who spent the entire time travelling with them, the boys even learned some Baysia, the language of Maasin.

Leaving the Christian Brothers and the ERS team to return home to normal life was hard for the group, who had bonded with their new friends during the intense learning curve. The boys handed out presents to those who had impacted them the most and headed home much heartened by their Philippines experience.

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Mr Shaun Kenny shows students the balcony on the top floor of the new building

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Tradition bookends journey On the last day of Term 3, the Year 12 students celebrated one of the defining moments of their CBC Fremantle journey with a community farewell assembly followed by the traditional Year 7 Guard of Honour.

The Class of 2014 left their boyhood behind as they proudly walked down the aisle of applauding boys in a ceremony that reflected their arrival at the College five and six years ago.

All CBC boys in Year 7 are welcomed with a Year 12 Guard of Honour on the first daunting day at their new school. However, in 2009 and 2010 the Class of 2014 was a unique part of Western Australia’s education history with a split intake of Years 7 and 8 taking place as the College moved to the new structure of incorporating Year 7s into its population.

The ceremony is an emotional reminder of the strong community spirit and brotherhood of the College and is attended by many family and friends of the graduating cohort.

Left: College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni follows his peers through the Year 7 Guard of Honour at the Year 12 final assembly Above: Anthony and some of his cohort begin their CBC journey in 2009

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CBC in the community

CBC Fremantle students provided more than 50,000 cups of water to participants in the state’s biggest community sporting event, the iconic City to Surf fun run.

Fifty-one boys in Years 9, 10 and 11 spent six hours distributing water and offering words of encouragement to thirsty City to Surf competitors as they reached Oceanic Drive in Floreat at the final two kilometre mark of the run.

The energy and enthusiasm of the boys was recognised by a number of runners, who commented that seeing a friendly face towards the end of the course was just what they needed.

Josh Caruso, John Belmonte, Luca Rifici, Harrison Brown and Conor Cameron at City to Surf

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This is the third year that CBC has been involved in volunteering for the 40 year old fundraising event and Service Learning Coordinator, Ms Emily Bowran, has plans to provide an even larger team to assist in 2015.

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Books, blokes and burgers

Tyrone Thwaites, Zeus Greget-O’Dea, Dr Holohan and Xavier Ellis

As part of National Literacy and Numeracy Week, CBC Fremantle celebrated three important ingredients in a boy’s life – Books, Blokes and Burgers – with a lively panel discussion exploring the impact reading can have on our lives.

Students enjoyed a home-made burger and gathered together in the sunny Cloisters to listen to 2008 College Captain and current radio host for 92.9fm, Tyrone Thwaites, host the event. The former Literature student did not disappoint, provoking an interesting and entertaining discussion with the panel.

Xavier Ellis from the West Coast Eagles was a special guest panellist, and he helped show the boys that reading is not just for the ‘bookish’. He spoke about his own struggles at an all-boys’ school in Melbourne when having to read texts that he did not find as mentally stimulating as his teachers would have liked. Xavier reinforced the message that discovering a passion for reading lies in finding material that legitimately appeals to each individual. Once that connection is established, reading becomes not only more palatable, but actually enjoyable!

The panel was rounded out by CBC Science teacher, Dr Aidan Holohan, and Year 12 Literature student, Zeus GregetO’Dea. Dr Holohan’s penchant for a good audio book struck a chord with the audience, especially those who find it difficult to work their way through texts prescribed to them by the English teachers. And Zeus’ sincere love of reading provided a great role model for the younger students in the crowd who see themselves as potential Literature students of the future.

The half hour discussion provided some genuine insight into the various ways in which reading can influence our lives, and was rounded out by a couple of football-related questions to satisfy the Eagles fans in the crowd.

Mr Clinton Testa Head of English

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Sensational Science Week National Science Week was celebrated at CBC Fremantle with a range of exciting activities highlighting the wonders and benefits of science in everyday life.

A visit from Roaming Reptiles provided students with a unique opportunity to handle live reptiles and observe up close a local legend of the serpent world, the tiger snake.

The Biology lab was full of fascinated students sporting various facial expressions during dissections of a rat and toad. The thermo chemistry explosions, amazing physics presentations and fluorescent chemistry experiments were a hit with boys of all ages.

A liquid nitrogen display highlighted the amazing versatility of the gas, and Ms Petrina Brewer and Mrs Jennifer Lawlor showed off their geeky culinary skills, handing out liquid nitrogen ice cream to eager hands.

Left to right: Marius Harman with a black headed python, Ms Brewer hands out ice cream and Thomas Richards dissecting a rat

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Martin’s sweet deal Martin Bradley loves ice cream, and it’s just as well. The Year 10 student landed himself an enviable stint of Workplace Learning with the local ice cream legends, Azzura Gelati, and indulges in the delicious treat for morning tea and lunch as reward for his hard work in the sweet-smelling factory.

The Workplace Learning programme at CBC Fremantle allows students in Year 10 to try out various industries and work places, encouraging a deeper understanding of themselves and the career they may pursue. Martin is one of many CBC students who have ventured out in to the workforce once a week during term, sometimes to a few different industries, and discovered an appreciation for learning on the job.

It is not just ice cream that Martin enjoys about working at Azzura. The young man takes pride in maintaining ‘his machine’ at the factory, interacting with his co-workers, and improving his skills and knowledge of the company’s activities.

Owner of Azzura Gelati and CBC dad, Marco de Campi, said that Martin is a pleasure to have around and is keen to keep him involved in the business. An ex-teacher of Maths, Marco understands the importance of providing opportunities for learning outside the classroom and how it can manifest into an increase in self-confidence and classroom performance, as well as opening doors to a successful future.

Next year, as part of his studies at CBC, Martin plans to complete a Certificate II in Food Preparation to assist with a career in the food industries, and hopes to continue learning the ropes at Azzura.

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CBC surf team head for national titles

CBC Fremantle students Tom Corrie and Alexander McGuffin surfed almost perfect conditions to win the Junior Boys surfing division of the 2014 WA School Surfing Titles at Trigg Beach.

Big waves and a light breeze produced some solid surfing for the Year 9 duo, who will now go on to represent Western Australia at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles to be held in Yallingup in December.

The boys’ early morning training sessions paid off with Alex’s powerful forehand and backhand surfing and Tom’s skilled turns pushing the team total ahead of their closest rival, Newman College.

Western Australia’s best school surfing talent competed in the prestigious event, involving 26 regional and metropolitan high schools, with more than 130 competitors and 60 teams of surfers and bodyboarders showing off their skills on the waves.

This is the first time CBC has reached the finals, and the boys are excited to be making history for their school.

Above: Tom Corrie and Alex McGuffin

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Aboard the Bond juggernaut

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Chasing villains aboard a submarine is not the usual occupation of Paul Jardine-Clarke, but the Year 10 student’s alter-ego takes it all in his stride.

Paul stars as James Bond in a self-produced and directed short film titled Solace of a Frame, with acting and technical support provided by a crew of Drama and Media students. The adventurous group, including Reece Jaschke, Marcus Sutton and Emmanuel and Theodore Terzoudis-Lumsden, was excited to be given permission to use the Maritime Museum’s submarine HMAS Ovens for some action-packed scenes, providing a realistic film set to supplement their green-screen hero shots.

Paul’s passion for making films featuring the famous fictional British Secret Service agent was sparked by an Information, Technology and Communication’s project and has resulted in three 007 films in the span of two years.

Top: Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden, and his brother Theodore with Marcus Sutton and Reece Jaschke Centre: Paul Jardine-Clark with Emmanuel TerzoudisLumsden in the short film, Solace of a Frame Left: Paul Jardine-Clarke aboard HMAS Ovens

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Oblate Cup returns to CBC

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CBC Fremantle returned home with the Oblate Cup after a day of high energy competition against Mazenod College.

Last year, CBC relinquished the Cup after six successive years of victory, and the boys from Fremantle were keen to win it back.

The Oblate Cup is an annual sporting competition that has been bringing together CBC Fremantle and Mazenod College since 2008 in appreciation of the involvement of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate with both Colleges.

The competition involves boys from Year 7 through to Year 12 participating in soccer, hockey, basketball, football and rugby games, with points going towards a shield in each sport named after Oblate Priests associated with the Colleges. The Oblate Cup is awarded to the College that has won the most shields overall.

Clockwise from left: Jordyn Penheiro, Nicholas Page, Nick Menegola, Anthony Lomma and Leighton Short and Mitchell Hinton

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Sam is right on target Samuel McPhail’s composure under pressure has earned him four medals in archery target competition in Western Australia.

The Year 8 student won this year’s state field championships in Intermediate Boys Recurve division and also received gold for the state clout competition, which involves shooting up to 125m to a ground target. Sam was also awarded a bronze medal for the state indoor competition, where he achieved his personal best and was ranked 12th nationally in his division. On a roll in 2014, the sure-shooter received silver at the more recent state target championships.

Sam has been competing in archery for two years, and has already been involved in competitions around Australia.

CBC Fremantle bands and ensembles packed up their instruments and headed to Woodman Point Recreation Camp for three days of intensive music-making, culminating in a performance for the boys’ families.

All of the students worked hard to develop their skills, focussing on playing as a group and developing their sound.

This year the Old Boys’ Big Band performed on the Saturday afternoon, providing an opportunity for the students to gain first-hand knowledge from some of Fremantle’s local music legends.

Sam with his coach after winning gold

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Year 7 artists win first prize A group of budding artists in Year 7 at CBC Fremantle scooped first prize in the Catholic Art Angelico Exhibition’s two dimensional category for Years 7 to 10.

Marcos Da Silva, Aidan Edwards, Patrick Fox, Thomas Harris, Mark Mandic and Jamie Rossi submitted a colourful canvas inspired by Austrian artist Hundertwasser to the annual exhibition, which showcases the top visual art work from all Catholic secondary schools across the state. CBC had a total of 29 students from Years 7 to 10 with work on display in the studio areas of painting, print and sculpture.

Other CBC students who had work on display were Sam Dixon, Nicholas Gavranic, Alexander Geaney, Benjamin Kullack, Harry Rosenthal, Samuel Sanginiti, James Younge (all in Year 8), Anthony Cammarano, Michael Cipriano, Tom Corrie, Joshua Dujmovic, Thomas Gleeson, Finlay Martin, Julian Phillips, Matthew Sear, Samuel Sheridan (Year 9), Charlie Kohlen, Yusef Hourani and Jaedyn Stumbles (Year 10).

At the exhibition: In the back row are Ms Francis, Mark Mandic, Marcos Da Silva and Aidan Edwards; in front are Thomas Harris, Jamie Rossi and Patrick Fox

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Waiting on the ladies An evening devoted to preparing and serving a special meal for the ladies at CBC Fremantle was the mission of Mr Domenic Burgio’s Year 9 Rite Journey class, and the boys excelled at the challenge.

From the sparkling transformation of the College Boardroom to the exemplary service, the young men’s attention to detail and their appreciation of the female sensibilities of their 32 guests showed a maturity beyond their years.

While the sun sank behind the port of Fremantle, the ladies were invited to relax and forget their work day with a sparkling cocktail and offered antipasto alla Siciliana by their hosts, who wore restaurant standard white shirts and dark trousers for the occasion.

The Boardroom was decorated with bows and flowers with a pink and aqua theme for the sitdown dinner, which consisted of béchamel lasagne, the choice of grain fed scotch fillet or deep sea whiting, and a superb Tiramisu alla frutti di bosco.

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The hovering waiters were perfectly attentive, and logistical discussions behind the scenes in the kitchen were a display of supportive teamwork and decision-making.

While the diners enjoyed the delicious repast and laughed and chatted with their colleagues, the young men interacted with their guests with warmth and courtesy, showing a deep regard for the ladies who share their lives at the College. The joy of basking in the selfless hard work of the young men was shining on every face at every table.

The Rite Journey programme in Year 9 offers challenges to foster the boys’ confidence and growth, as well as encouraging a respectful attitude to women as part of the development of tomorrow’s gentlemen.

Left to right: Samuel Sheridan, Benjamin Small and Michael Sapienza

Riley Faulds, Lachlan Hinton and Emmanuel College News Terzoudis-Lumsden (all standing) at rehearsal

Highest praise for Drama CBC Fremantle’s production of Lord of the Flies played to capacity audiences over three nights and received rave reviews from Catholic Schools Performing Arts Festival adjudicators.

All aspects of the stunning performance were praised, including set design, lighting, artistic direction, costume design and acting.

“Every boy in the cast demonstrated his ability as an actor to capture us completely and to work on our emotions and to make us think,” the adjudictors’ report said.

There was also particular mention of the convincing acting of the three major roles played by Riley Faulds (Ralph), Lachlan Hinton (Piggy) and Emmanuel TerzoudisLumsden (Jack).

“Congratulations to Riley Faulds. He portrayed the inner feelings of this mature thinking young boy with confidence, sincerity, sensitivity and credibility. He was so convincing

as the leader and the scenes between Piggy and Ralph were moving and meaningful. Two very powerful actors!

“Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden played the role of Jack with such insight, vitality and credibility. He was powerful and evil – I hated the way he treated the other boys. His facial responses communicated his thoughts and feelings most effectively and his sense of timing was outstanding. A superb performance,” the report said.

The ALA was transformed for the production, with an extraordinary set creating a clever split stage that added to the dynamic acting, with real foliage and trees creating a jungle-like atmosphere.

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Cosmetic Chemistry While completing their Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement, Year 11 Integrated Science students discovered a whole new world usually associated with the opposite gender – cosmetics.

Their studies required the young men to demonstrate the ability to use aseptic techniques under strict sterile conditions, and the unexpected benefit of their stringent lab work was softer and sweeter smelling skin.

The boys produced soap, hand scrub, lip balm, essential oils and various creams and lotions using a majority of natural organic ingredients including sea salt, honey, goats’ milk, beeswax cocoa butter, raw sugar, and almond, Vitamin E, coconut and olive oils.

In a sterile environment in the Chemistry lab with Ms Petrina Brewer providing cross-disciplinary advice about perfumes, aesthetics and chemistry, the budding cosmetic chemists began experimenting with different

additives, oils, colours and scents with some fantastic – and occasionally not so fantastic – results. Their trials eventually led to the creation of three cosmetic products that they then packaged and marketed as a themed concept.

The boys’ diligent work in the lab resulted in beautifully presented cosmetics that were tested by parents, teachers and students for constructive feedback. The products were so successful, the boys have been requested to make more, and Jordy Raffaele has even been offered the chance to sell his quality, handmade cosmetics at the Fremantle Markets.

Left: Philippe Albano and Jonathon Nolan Above left to right: Kimberley Forrest, Troy Violante and Jordy Raffaele

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Jacob Cicirello, Nicholas De Castro, Broc Stokes, Hugo Salvage, Dillon O’Reilly, Tom Corrie, Joseph Eardley and Brodee Knight

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CBC part of Anzac history One hundred years after the first Diggers departed Fremantle eventually bound for Gallipoli, CBC Fremantle Year 9 Society & Environment students were part of the recreation of that defining moment in Australia’s history.

The centenary celebrations re-enacted the path of the WWI troops as they journeyed from Blackboy Hill in Greenmount to Fremantle before boarding the ships that would take many of those young men away from their home forever.

The CBC students greeted the historic diesel train carrying cadets before lining the parade route to Victoria Quay, waving Australian flags much like the crowds would have done one hundred years ago.

The significance of the occasion was keenly felt by the boys as they followed the parade, marching in time with the beat of the drums from the WA Military Cadet Band and the clop of the horses’ hooves from the 10th Light Horse Memorial Troop.

The event was a poignant prelude to Remembrance Day just a few weeks later, and a thought-provoking complement to the students’ S&E Australian History lessons.

CBC Year 9 Society & Environment students at the parade

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Italian week As part of Languages week, the College Cloisters was alive with the excited buzz of students as three sleek Ferraris spoke the lingo all boys understand – the roar of fine engines.

The Ferrari visit sought to highlight the Italian language course that is offered at CBC Fremantle, and students and staff appreciated the design sensibilities of the legendary luxury sportscars that were supplied by the WA branch of the Ferrari Club of Australia.

As part of the week’s celebrations boys were also treated to Italian culinary delights with Italian teacher Miss Angela Calanni hosting a cooking demonstration, showcasing how to make authentic bruschetta and tiramisu, and a welcome visit from a Gelato van.

Above: Boys admiring the Ferraris Left: Miss Calanni’s cooking demonstration

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Blackwood adventure Year 11 Outdoor Education students spent an adventurous couple of days on the banks of the Blackwood River in Nannup for their end of year camp.

Arriving at their site on the Sunday, the intrepid group slept in tents and cooked on a trangia stove, rising at 5am to make the most of the range of bush activities on offer. The boys paddled 30km on the Blackwood, hiked with packs and followed challenging navigational routes before heading back on Tuesday afternoon.

Above: Canoeing on the Blackwood and the camp

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TRJ week of challenges Camping at Bindoon

The Rite Journey (TRJ) programme this year culminated in a series of challenges and activities, including a three day expedition to Bindoon, a retreat, and a ‘great race’ in the city followed by a sail on the Swan River in a cataraman.

The week is part of the seven steps of The Rite Journey and is specifically designed to build confidence and responsibility for the young men as they transition into adulthood.

Participating in the great race

The expedition to the Catholic Agricultural College in Bindoon is particularly powerful for the boys, with a solo camping component encouraging self-reliance and reflection. The boys also hiked around the farm and shared a meal with the boarders at the College.

Year 9 is an important period of a young man’s growth as he leaves his boyhood behind.

During the year, as part of The Rite Journey programme, the young men are mentored to gain a deeper understanding of their identity and how to live life as a positive male role model in our society.

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Sailing on the Swan

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Mr Correia with Jesse Mirco, Oliver Parish and Nick Menegola

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Staff

Ambassador for outstanding work

CBC Sport teacher Adrian Correia was awarded the West Australian Football Commission’s 2014 Most Outstanding Secondary School AFL Ambassador Award at a gala dinner at Patersons Stadium.

The prestigious award is part of the Western Australian Football League’s bid to recognise teachers who have excelled in promoting physical activity through AFL programmes.

Mr Correia’s nomination highlighted his innovative pastoral care work in using football as a tool to set boys on the right path in all areas of College life.

Selection in the football team depends on the boy’s overall performance and behaviour in class as well as their football ability and this successful formula has proven pivotal in the development of students who find the classroom environment difficult at times.

“This initiative is not designed to exclude boys, it’s to help them get back on the right track,” said Mr Correia.

“The boys understand that education and their development as gentlemen is the number one priority at CBC and if they want to represent the College they need to be giving their best in all areas.

“We obviously give the boys a number of opportunities to get it right and most of the boys do, but for the minority that struggle in the school environment this provides an extra incentive.”

Mr Correia also implemented an AFL coaching course for CBC Year 9 Sport Science students, offering more than 70 boys the opportunity to receive their coaching accreditation.

His dedication also extended to coordinating the College’s Melbourne football tour, which exposed the boys to a week of Australian Rules football, including visiting the training facilities of the oldest clubs and attending the iconic Anzac day game between Collingwood and Essendon.

After hours, Mr Correia can still be found on the oval as assistant coach of East Fremantle’s Colts and is on the South Fremantle Junior Council as the secondary school adviser.

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Football Coach of the Year CBC Fremantle English teacher Clinton Testa was awarded the South Fremantle District Senior Football Coach of the Year for his outstanding contribution to his club.

Mr Testa has coached at the CBC Fremantle Amateur Football Club in the WAAFL A Grade competition for 10 years, six years with the Colts and the last four with the League.

This season, Mr Testa coached his team to victory in the A Grade minor Premiership but the boys fell short of the grand prize.

Mr Testa’s whole family is committed to football, with his wife Michelle being Club Secretary, his dad Jack acting as Team Manager and even his mum Helen providing Tuesday night soup and Saturday dinner for the players throughout the year.

While CBC Amateur Football is not directly associated with the College, a large number of CBC Old Boys play at the Club, with many joining Colts a year or two after they graduate.

Mr Testa with his trophy

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Now the busy family man has a team of his own to lead up through the community sporting ranks, with Lilah (5), Bailee (3) and little man Harvey (15 months), but the passionate supporter of football has no plans on giving up coaching yet.

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CBC staff meet again More than 60 past and present staff of CBC Fremantle gathered for a reunion at the College early in November, with over 30 years of CBC employment history represented.

Previous staff were treated to a tour of the campus, and were delighted at the transformation of the Hall into the College’s sacred space. Current students, including 2015 College Captain Calogero Martelli, circulated through the crowd, serving food and enjoying the banter with some of their old teachers.

Coordinator of the reunion, CBC Science Technician Mr John Hortense, describes the staff of CBC as a large and inclusive family, and makes an effort to reunite its members every three or four years.

Joel Moss and Brendan McGrath

Michael Masterton and Troy Foote

Sandro Sandri, Uwe Stengel and Craig Preshaw

Barbara Worner and Olga Ellis

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CBC Old Boys’ Association

Palma From the President Since 1901, CBC has contributed to the education of the young men of Fremantle and environs, and it is quite humbling to consider the long line of graduates going back more than one hundred years who have been part of our College history.

This year the Class of 2014 join the ranks of CBC graduates, and by default, have become members of our exclusive club – the CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ Association.

We welcome our newest members and urge them to keep in touch with their College in the exciting years ahead for, although we are an exclusive association, we are also an inclusive community.

Reunions are just one way to remain in touch and this year we once again hosted three reunions in September.

It was with great pleasure that we welcomed back the Classes of 1994 and 2004 to celebrate 20 and 10 years respectively since graduation, as well as a large number of our older members for the Over 60s Morning Tea. During the morning tea we were privileged to have CBC’s current College Captain, Anthony Iannantuoni, speak to the assembled elders of our community.

Anthony spoke of the difference between a qualification and an education; how the former can be gained at any school, but the latter is something that prepares you for life beyond the classroom. CBC Fremantle, Anthony suggested, understands what it means to

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contribute to a society where everything benefits the boys’ growth into gentlemen of whom the community and their family will be proud.

On behalf of the Old Boys’ Association committee, I sincerely thank Anthony for showcasing the College’s gentlemen of tomorrow, and the Old Boys who attended all of our reunions. It is always a pleasure to see first-hand the calibre of the fine young men who will shape a better world, and to listen to the stories of the men who have. Thank you also to Old Boy John Hughes (’52) who sponsored our annual morning tea.

In 2015 we will once again be hosting the Over 60s event as well as 10 and 20 year reunions. We are also planning a five year reunion for the Class of 2010 to encourage our younger Old Boys back into the fold. All of these reunions will be held during September, so keep an eye out in the next edition of Touchstone for details.

Mr George Ayres President Old Boys’ Association

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Back to CBC More than 100 Old Boys from the Classes of 1994 and 2004 recently returned to their College to celebrate their respective 10 and 20 year graduation anniversaries.

The reunions were held over two nights with Old Boys from both years being joined by their teachers, Samantha Emslie (pictured), Rachel Shotch (nee Dutton), Trevanna Cooper, Garry Hart and Br John Murray. >>

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Class of 2004 Ten years after they graduated from CBC Fremantle, 30 members of the Class of 2004 returned to their old school for a night of reminiscing and football.

The alumni gathered in the new Staffroom to enjoy a few hours with their old school mates and share in the pain of watching the Dockers lose to Port Adelaide in the AFL preliminary final on TV. The cohort of 2004 saw some marked changes during their term at CBC, including the building of the gymnasium, extension of the science labs, addition of the leavers’ common room, and upgrades to the technology centre and Cloisters. However, the Old Boys were still amazed at the more recent modifications to the College and enthusiastic for its future.

The Old Boys were also surprised to see some of their old teachers at the reunion who are still on staff including Samantha Emslie, Trevanna Cooper, Garry Hart and Br John Murray.

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Class of 1994 Twenty years after graduation, 42 members of the Class of 1994 returned to their old College to renew friendships and recount stories of their student days.

CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ Association hosted the reunion, with George Ayres (‘50) and Graham Taylor (‘77) representing the committee at the function, which was held in the new Staffroom.

Before refreshments, the Old Boys were treated to a tour led by Samantha Emslie, who had been teaching at the College for three years when many of the Class of ‘94 began their CBC journey in Year 8.

Some of the Old Boys present had even started at CBC in Year 5 at the Tuckfield Street campus, which continued operating for another few years before being sold to consolidate the College as a Year 8 to 12 high school.

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Over 60s morning tea

This year the Over 60s Morning Tea was held in the College Staffroom, allowing more than 100 Old Boys and their wives a fine view of the school as they sipped their cuppa and chatted with old friends.

From the aspect at the top of the new building, the gentlemen who graduated from the College before 1971 were treated to the sight of current students as they hastened through the Cloisters on their way to classes, and were able to marvel at the growth and change of a place they hold dear in their hearts.

The event was attended by Old Boys from the Classes of 1942, with Mick Andrews being the oldest to attend, through to 1970, with Gary Pike being the ‘baby’ of the group.

College Captain Anthony Ianntuoni addressed the gathering and spoke of current and past CBC students as a “band of brothers”. After the Morning Tea, Anthony took the more active Old Boys on a tour of the campus.

The Morning Tea was sponsored by Old Boy John Hughes (1952).

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What are they up to now?

Cale Swift (2004)

Morgan Keyte (2011)

After graduating from CBC, Cale Swift studied physiotherapy at Notre Dame University. In 2011 he began working with Baptistcare and the experience profoundly influenced his decision to commence a Masters of Business Administration at Murdoch and pursue a career as an aged care facility manager.

CBC Old Boy Morgan Keyte cooked his way to fame in the culinary world by winning the prestigious La Chaine des Rotisseurs competition in a national cook-off held at Challenger Institute of Technology.

A strong work ethic and commitment to his studies resulted in Cale being presented with the 2014 State Aged Care Services Australia (ACSA) Excellence in Care Award (Trainee) in June. A few months later, at a gala dinner in Adelaide, Cale received the national ACSA Trainee award in recognition of his outstanding work.

The apprentice chef prepared a three course meal from a mystery box of produce, and was evaluated by a panel of judges on his performance in the kitchen and the taste of the result of his threeand-a-half hour labour.

At present Cale is Manager at Baptistcare’s Bethel residential aged care facility in Albany.

As winner of the national finals, Morgan went on to represent Australia at the international level in Durban, South Africa, competing against some of the world’s best young chefs. Morgan came fourth out of 20 participating countries, and won the highest scoring kitchen performance award.

Anthony Sciano (2008) Since leaving CBC, 23 year old Anthony has been busy juggling studies in a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics at UWA as well as a diploma in Italian with the intense preparation required for competing in world class triathlon events.

Anthony marked his arrival into the traithlon scene by winning his first race at the Left Bank Triathlon in 2012.

He built on this success with a win in the State Duathlon in 2012 and placing third in the Telstra Tri Series. Anthony was selected to represent Australia at the ITU triathlon world championships in Canada – the only WA athlete in his age category to make the Australian team.

In pursuit of his dream to make it to the Rio Olympics in 2016, Anthony’s training regime includes 5.30am swim sessions, 120km bike rides and long distance runs.

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Morgan started cooking after he graduated from school, completing certificate studies at TAFE, and is currently perfecting his skills at Mosmans Restaurant in Mosman Park.

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CBC Old Boy profile

Baguley’s record remains CBC Fremantle Old Boy John Baguley (1958) has the honour of possessing the longest held ACC sporting record, and he retains it by the skin of his teeth.

In 1958 the former Olympic long jump champion set the record of 7.04m, representing CBC with distinction.

This year, it was almost certain the record would be shattered by another CBC outstanding athlete, Year 12’s Julian Konle, who, with a personal best of 7.11m, was more than capable of the task.

However, at his final ACC Athletics Carnival, Julian was suffering from a virus, and missed the first two attempts in the long jump event. On his third and last jump, he took off on his wrong foot to jump 6.67m, winning the event and the Open Boy Champion medal, but leaving John’s record still standing.

The lanky young athlete had the opportunity to meet with the ACC sporting legend to talk about the near miss, and the long jump champs were in their element discussing technique, diet, training and endurance.

John’s incredible sporting career took him to the Rome Olympics in 1960, where he placed 13th in long jump. Two years later at the Perth Commonwealth Games, running on a more familiar surface, the CBC

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Old Boy took home silver. Apart from his ACC record, John has also held the state decathlon and triple jump records for more than 50 years.

Times have changed, but the long jumpers’ goal of speed, balance and timing remains at the heart of their training. Julian’s contemporary regime of “abs and core training” produces a similar result to the ballet training John and other elite athletes experimented with in the 1960s to strengthen the back and stomach muscles.

Stadium surfaces have also changed vastly in 50 years, with John running on grass in his day and Julian praising the new world-class blue track installed this year at WA Athletics Stadium.

Newly graduated and inducted into the Old Boys’ Association, Julian has his sights set on the 2020 Japan Olympics, with the next important meet being the 2016 World Juniors Championship in Perth. And there’s a good chance his CBC alumni brother will be in the stadium to urge him on.

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John Baguley and Julian Konle with John’s Commonwealth Games silver medal

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John (centre) running on Fremantle Oval

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