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The Rite Journey
shaping our men for the future
Cover Nic Funga with his father Phil at The Rite Journey ceremony at Monument Hill
Today’s boys... tomorrow’s gentlemen
Inside 6 From the Principal 4
The Rite Journey 6
Campus Ministry 10
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College News 12
Staff 38
Parent Council Report 40
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Board Report 41
Palma 42
Touchstone is a magazine for the CBC Fremantle community Editor and designer Cherie Butcher Proofreading Michelle Ainsworth, Domenic Burgio, Cherie Butcher and Shaun Kenny To contact Touchstone, please email touchstone@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au
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From the
Principal
Welcome Welcome to the first edition of Touchstone, the new community magazine of CBC Fremantle which now incorporates Palma. With its distinctive and modern design and focus, I am confident that this exciting publication will assist us with our aim of promoting a cohesive and informed community.
In many ways the evolution of this magazine mirrors the recent journey that the College has been undertaking. As a school of choice with extensive waiting lists, CBC Fremantle is in a very healthy state. Innovative new programmes and structures in the areas of faith formation, academic excellence and rites of passage for young men are helping to ensure that the school enhances its status as an educational institution committed to progress and contemporary thinking. The extensive offering of cultural immersions and sporting and academic tours also ensures that our boys have every opportunity to seek personal extension and fulfilment.
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From the Principal
While these changes have been warmly received at the College, it is actually what has not changed which remains critically important to our success and reputation. CBC Fremantle acknowledges the role of parents as the primary educators of their children and remains committed to forming a partnership with families aimed at cultivating the development of good young men. Our recently adopted College tagline, ‘Today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen’, expresses our philosophy and provides a focus for the work conducted in partnership by the home and the school. In a society where boys are often confronted by mixed messages and unworthy representations of what it means to be a man, the CBC College community operates according to very explicit values. These are values for life in general, not just life at school. Our current and former students are challenged to be men of faith and integrity with a commitment to prioritising the needs of others, particularly those who are marginalised in our world for any reason. This alternative and better representation of young manhood is offered to all of our students and it is rewarding to see it so regularly and willingly embraced. We have a school community of which we may all be justifiably proud. As you read through the pages of this magazine I trust you will share my respect and admiration for its past and my excitement for its future. Mr Shaun Kenny Principal
“Our current and former students are challenged to be men of faith and integrity...”
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Feature article
The Rite Journey
Charlie Kohlen and his mum Jo at the Calling Ceremony of The Rite Journey
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“CBC Fremantle has embraced The Rite Journey programme through the hard work of 13 male staff members who collectively identified that their College would benefit enormously from delivering this course to their students.�
Year 9
Year 9 has long been identified by educators as somewhat of a lost year for boys – they are no longer the new ones, sheepishly finding their way around a new environment, and they are yet to hit the year when subject selections and career paths become the prominent intrinsic motivators for students. Their role models are often celebrities who do not necessarily espouse the positive set of values parents would like to instil in their own children. Consequently, in a bid to emulate these negative role models, their behaviour can tend to be rebellious, distasteful or disrespectful. Furthermore, the constant media bombardment they are exposed to means the impressionable youth of today are faced with an overwhelming mountain of conflicting information as they try to establish who they are, what they believe in, and what they stand for. Of course, these experiences do not ring true for all 14 year old boys, but it was a common enough observation made by school teachers and co-developers of The Rite Journey programme, Andrew Lines and Graham Gallasch, for them to be inspired to do something about it. >>
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Beginning the Journey Lines and Gallasch developed The Rite Journey in 2004 with a focus on the precise aspect of growing up that Year 9 boys are concerned about – how to become a man. The programme covers a wide range of themes and issues which boys will encounter on the search for their own identity. The programme was introduced to CBC Fremantle in 2012, with a view of developing boys’ sense of responsibility and gratitude. The Rite Journey classes are held once a week in Year 9 in small groups, facilitated by a male teacher who remains with the same group throughout the year. Some of the issues that students are encouraged to explore include honesty, the meaning of mateship, sexuality, managing anger and dealing with our true feelings. For some teenage boys, these aspects of life can be very confronting, and may be largely ignored or repressed because boys are traditionally expected to be able to internalise such thoughts and feelings. At CBC, The Rite Journey provides a platform for serious discussions surrounding real life topics which might
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otherwise just pass by undetected or be disregarded or trivialised. By bringing these subjects out in the open, boys develop a greater sense of responsibility, gratitude and compassion which may otherwise be absent until some years later. The programme also uses a wide range of different activities and movement games to deliver important lessons about values and manhood. Learning to juggle, making music and setting personal and group challenges all aid in delivering powerful messages about the way we treat each other and how to overcome difficulties in our lives. Whilst seemingly just a bit of fun, these activities teach students about themselves and improves their day-today behaviour and relationships. Above left: Matthew Moreno with his parents, Lena and Gabriel Above centre: Marie, Nicholas and Tim Allan Above right: Mr Troy Foote
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The role of the Mentor In support of this programme, students are asked to identify a significant male mentor in their lives, other than their father, with whom they can share and discuss some of their experiences from The Rite Journey. The Mentor is someone who they respect, admire and trust. In this role, Mentors are expected to speak frequently with their Mentee about the issues raised in The Rite Journey programme, further elaborating on the themes identified in class.
The Mentors play an important role in the programme because the activities in the classroom serve as merely a starting point for the students’ exploration of themselves. Through conversations with their Mentor, students are able to open up further about the expectations placed upon them by their peers, their parents and society as a whole, with the Mentor being able to offer their perspective from their life experiences. A number of ceremonies are also dotted throughout the programme, beginning with the Calling Ceremony at the beginning of Year 9, and concluding with the Abyss Experience at the end of the year. The Abyss Experience will ask boys to spend a night on their own, camping in a one-man tent in the bush at Bindoon. In their 12 hours alone, students reflect on their year, the lessons they’ve learned both in the classroom and as part of society,
and confront their true selves – their real identity. It is a powerful climax to the year – a culmination of extensive discussion and exploration which ultimately will help identify each student’s sense of self and individual worth.
The Rite Journey at CBC CBC Fremantle has embraced The Rite Journey programme through the support of 13 male staff members who collectively identified that their students would benefit enormously from the course. CBC prides itself on supporting parents in developing good young men who are meaningful contributors to society, and the programme complements the College’s culture and values. The true results of The Rite Journey will ultimately not be felt for another year or two, until students who have undertaken the programme have moved into upper school where they need to start making genuine life choices. But the early signs are very positive, with all teachers involved noting significant change in the students they have been working with. Mr Clint Testa Head of English
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Campus Ministry
College Captain, Alex Skinner, acting in his position as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist
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Campus Ministry
The
The Old Testament book of Micah contains the following passage: This is what the Lord asks of you, this and only this: To act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God. This small piece of text (Micah 6:8) has been adopted as the motto for our new Campus Ministry initiative. This year we have brought together various ministries under one umbrella and launched M68. The existing work of Christian Service, Liturgy and Retreats, Aboriginal Reconciliation and Religious Education now have a unified presence in the Campus Ministry Centre, attached to what is soon to become the College Chapel.
and to the needs of our brothers and sisters. We must continue to challenge the young people in our care to adopt a life that considers the needs of those at the margins. We believe that in challenging our students to serve others we give them the greatest gift, the realisation that happiness comes not from what we gain but from what we give. Adolescence can undoubtedly be a difficult time. We ask our students to leave behind the ways of childhood and adopt the ways of adulthood. We ask them to journey from being a boy to being a gentleman. We believe that our pastoral care programmes, together with the services offered through our Campus Ministry Centre, give our students the opportunities to explore what it means to act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God. Mr Craig Dowsett Director of Religious Education and Identity
The words of the Prophet Micah challenge us to look beyond our own needs and to respond with love to God
“We must continue to challenge the young people in our care to adopt a life that considers the needs of those at the margins.�
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Growing
leaders
CBC
CBC Fremantle draws on a long tradition of guiding young men through their transition to manhood driven by a steadfast belief in the need to raise boys to be gentlemen. An essential part of the development of good young men is the College’s leadership programme, which provides opportunities and challenges for boys to truly understand the essence of leadership and service.
CBC Fremantle 2013 Prefects
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There are many options for CBC boys to develop their leadership potential across all year levels. Encouraging involvement in a wide range of College activities and promoting awareness of the leadership model begins in Year 8 with a clear understanding of the expectations and service associated with the position. The leadership model continues to be promoted in following years, and boys are offered continual guidance, support and feedback as part of their holistic development and personal growth. The success and effectiveness of the boys who embrace their leadership potential is determined by the quality of their service to others. While there are many leadership opportunities, becoming a Prefect at CBC Fremantle is the result of a genuine commitment to the life of the College. The total number of Prefects depends on the number of students who have nominated and been successful in a trial and assessment period. Prefect portfolios include Learning, Sport, Community Relations, Culture, Justice and Service, Religious Service and others, plus two Prefects for each House and the College Captain and Vice Captain. Prefects offer valuable mentorship and role modelling for younger students, and provide service to the College community.
2013 Prefects
Portfolio
Alex Skinner
College Captain
Jonathon O’Neill
College Vice Captain
Ben Anandappa
Academic
Timothy Arnott
Arts
Marc Bonanno
House
Harrison Carmondy
Community Relations
Shae Davies
Arts
Benjamin Dixon
House
Jeremy Fletcher
Sport
Matthew French
Service Learning
Thomas Godsell
Service Learning
Nathan Gooderson
Service Learning
Nicholas Gordon
Community Relations
Rohan Grant
House
John Hayes
House
Riley Howell
House
Damian Lagesse
Service Learning
Rafael Leone
Ministry
Thomas Martella
House
Carl Mignacca
Service Learning
Kale Miller
Academic
Matthew Minervini
House
Alessandro Monaco
Academic
Oran O’Connor
Ministry
Mitchell Palmer
Ministry
Kai Plunkett
Community Relations
Luke Prendergast
Ministry
James Rayner
Sport
Benjamin Sheridan
House
Declan Sinnott
Arts
Simon Smith
Academic
Thomas White
Sport
Michael Zoiti
Sport
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Running for a
better world
This page: Brother John Murray with the Year level winners of the Murray Mile – Nicholas Lomma, Griffyn Waters, Riley Burke, Eddie Pezet and Damian Bozanic Right: Father Tony Maher blesses Br Patrick Kelly, Br Kevin Paull and Br John Murray
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CBC Fremantle celebrated the last day of first term with an annual fundraising festival to celebrate Edmund Rice Day, including the traditional College running race known as the ‘Murray Mile’. The race is named after Brother John Murray, a Christian Brother who has been involved with the College for 20 years. Edmund Rice was the founder of the Christian Brothers, who took over the struggling St Patrick’s Boys’ School on High Street in 1901, in the original Edmund Hall that still stands today. “Since 1901 CBC Fremantle has strived to raise good young men with a strong sense of justice who are prepared to shape a better world,” Principal Shaun Kenny said. >>
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“To this day, the College continues to honour the teachings and values of Blessed Edmund Rice, and the festival is a celebration of his long legacy of commitment and care. The day provides a real experience for the boys to connect to the spirituality and life of an extraordinary man and educationalist.” The celebration includes food stalls and activities for the boys. This year sumo-suit wrestling, a bucking bronco and a velcro wall provided active entertainment, but it was the ‘dunk-the-teacher’ stall that provided the most fun for staff and students alike.
Lachlan Blakiston
“To this day, the College continues to honour the teachings and values of Blessed Edmund Rice...” Before the festival, the College celebrated Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica. Father Tony Maher thanked and blessed the three Christian Brothers who still contribute their wealth of educational expertise to the College, Brothers Kevin Paull, John Murray and Patrick Kelly. All proceeds from Edmund Rice Day are given directly to the Edmund Rice ministries to facilitate the Christian Brothers’ social justice mission.
Carl Mignacca and Anthony Iannantuoni with the choir at Mass
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Henry Rogerson and Ryan Watson
Riley Burke
Mr Joel Moss after being dunked
Broden Olivieri
Alexander Ricciardo and Nicholas Lomma
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Joseph, Harry and Charlie Bird with their mum Liz
A special day for mums Boys at CBC enjoyed a special moment with their mums for Mother’s Day with a poignant ceremony at the College followed by a delicious morning tea. Mums and grandmothers sat with the boys in the gymnasium during a Liturgy with Father Tony Maher, where the essential role of motherhood was praised and blessed. Boys then presented their mums with a small gift before serving morning tea.
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Giving to the community Students and staff involved in Service Learning at CBC provide valuable assistance and support to many different aspects of our community. This year the programme began with a bang, with more than 20 Year 12 students volunteering for the annual ‘Surf ‘n’ Turf’ festival in the second week of Term 1. The event raised $12,000 for SurfAid, with funds going to improving the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions. In Week 3 Mr Jason Matthews, Mr Brendan McGrath, Miss CJ Searcy and Mrs Candice Brown volunteered as cooks and drivers at the Edmund Rice Camp in Bickley. It was pleasing to see an Old Boy, William Fountain (2011), continuing his dedication to the community by working as a councillor with the teenagers at the camp. On Wednesday mornings boys in Years 7 to 12 are working with their Mentor teachers to provide a nutritious start to the day for the students of East Hamilton Hill Primary School with Good Start Breakfasts. Soup Patrol has also recommenced, with staff and Year 11 and 12 volunteers spending Saturday nights in the city distributing soup to people experiencing homelessness. Fremantle Hospital had an influx of CBC boys donating blood on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, and a number of Year 9 students took on the role of ‘technology teachers’ at the One Stop Shop in Fremantle Town Hall, teaching older people how to use the newest digital gadgets. These programmes run for the entire school year and it’s encouraging to see how eager the boys are to assist.
Matthew Dart giving blood as part of the Service Learning programme
Finally, the M68 Challenge for Project Compassion came to a conclusion at the end of Term 1. Every Mentor Group dug deep, particularly Rice 1 and Mrs Williams who raised an impressive $542.35. The final total came in at $9,216.60, which is a fantastic result for such a worthy cause. These funds will go directly to helping end poverty for the world’s poorest communities, opening their doors to a better future. Ms Emily Bowran Service Learning Coordinator
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CBC’s secret to swimming success It is no secret that CBC Fremantle blitzes in the pool. For seven years in a row, the College has won the Associated and Catholic Colleges (ACC) A Division Swimming Carnival boys’ aggregate shield, and this year scooped a hat-trick with the Junior and Senior trophies as well. So what is CBC’s secret to its swimming success? Swimming Coach, Mr John Rear, puts the team’s strength down to the simple focus on technique and fitness. “We start training earlier than the other schools in Term 4 and continue during the summer holidays into Term 1 the next year,” Mr Rear said. “Some of the boys are squad and water polo members so they are swimming all the time. Swimming with boys who are talented makes the other boys try that bit harder.”
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Mr Rear trains the swimming team early in the morning twice a week with assistance from CBC dad, Simon Redmond. Mr Redmond has trained swimmers at the highest level and his long association with Mr Rear makes for fun but focussed sessions. “We try to have fun rather than just a hard slog,” Mr Rear said. “And we get to have breakfast provided by the canteen afterwards.”
The Big Day Head of Sport, Mr Brendan McGrath, points to the depth of the swimming squad’s talent as the ultimate point-earner in the highly competitive ACC Swimming Carnival. “The boys were challenged to swim for a personal best on the day, and to support each other in the quest for excellence,” Mr McGrath said. “The Division I relays were just outstanding. Out of the six relays we won four, breaking three ACC records,
Matthew Burd , Michael Zoiti , Rafael Cipriano and Hayden Re dmond
came second in one and third in the other. This is an amazing result and is testimony to the pride and determination our boys have in competing for CBC Fremantle.” The training team has up to 90 boys, with approximately 60 boys making the final squad.
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Crafting a
Chapel
This page: The entry tuckpointing is complete Next page, left to right: Detail of the stained glass window; inside the Hall; the original school building circa 1887-’97
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The
The original school building on High Street dates back to 1882 and has tremendous historical significance for our College and for the city of Fremantle. The rock from which it is constructed is similar to that used for the Fremantle Jail and it is believed that it was quarried on site from the area which currently constitutes our Cloisters. After commencing its existence as a number of classrooms, the building has since been used for many purposes including an assembly hall, a drama theatre and a sports centre. Many former students will no doubt be able to recall their time in this facility in one or more of these capacities. Over the last 12 months the College has been engaged in renovating the ‘Hall’ with a view to providing the community of our school with a beautiful and significant sacred space. To commence this process, the false ceiling was removed and the original timber cathedral ceiling was restored.
New lighting and a sound system were also installed. Externally, the plaster was stripped from the portico of the building and the original rock and brickwork were restored and tuck-pointed. The work of the craftsmen in this area has been remarkable and may be viewed by any passer-by on High Street. As a result of a very generous donation from the community at Christian Brothers Agricultural College, Tardun, we also possess a magnificent marble altar, a number of stained glass windows, pews, Stations of the Cross and other items which previously belonged in their chapel. Together with the polished timber floor and new carpet for the aisles and sanctuary, the interior of our chapel has become a sacred space which befits the rich liturgical life of our school. A commissioning ceremony for our Chapel is scheduled for Sunday 8 September and we eagerly anticipate the completion of this project. It is hoped that our current community will be joined by members of the Tardun community so that we may honour their gifts to us and ensure that appropriate thanks and acknowledgement are provided. This is another exciting development at our College and we look forward to the resulting embellishment of faith and spiritual practice at CBC Fremantle.
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New building begins Anyone who has recently visited the College will have noticed the commencement of our latest significant building programme. A new three storey Student and Staff Services Centre is being constructed on Stirling Street between the current heritage listed Administration Building and the Design and Technology Centre. This building will provide a new entry to the College from Stirling Street for parents wishing to access a variety of services provided for students.
Great Great care and consideration was taken into account to design a building that complements the exisiting school site, which is of unique historical value with three heritage listed buildings.
On the ground floor, the new facility will provide a reception area, student sick bay, pastoral centre, interview rooms, counselling services, careers and Vice Principal’s office. The middle floor will contain a large meeting room, a printing room and bathrooms. The top floor will house new staff facilities and
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is designed to host formal and social gatherings for all sectors of our school community. Perhaps the most important feature of this massive project is the provision of a new facility for ensuring the highest quality pastoral care for each of the young men who attend our College. Although this has been an overt characteristic of CBC Fremantle for some time, it is always important to seek improvement in this critical area. Of course, a new facility will not necessarily provide any change in itself, but it will provide the impetus for us to re-examine the models, practices and philosophy we adopt in this domain. This development will further assist the College in achieving its objective of providing
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an individualised programme of pastoral care for each student. It is the firm belief at CBC Fremantle that every young man should feel valued, understood and a sense of belonging. After more than 12 months of planning and gaining the necessary approvals, it has been exciting to see construction commence and it is anticipated that the building will be completed for use in the early part of 2014. This wonderful addition to the school’s facilities will further enhance the provision of services to members of our student, parent and staff community.
“... the most important feature of this massive project is the provision of a new facility for ensuring the highest quality pastoral care for each of the young men who attend our College.�
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Future of Funk Musician and CBC Fremantle Year 12 student, Timothy Arnott, has been nationally recognised by Triple J’s Unearthed for his electronic dance music under the moniker of FutureFunk.
Tim Arnott
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Using
Using the name Timothy James, the enterprising young man has been working collaboratively to produce, mix and master with Canadian singer/songwriter Tyler Keating and the duo released their debut single Won’t Let You Go on iTunes last March. Tim joined the CBC music programme in Year 8 and immediately displayed a talent for playing music. He moved from clarinet to saxophone and participated in the Church Band, Junior Jazz, Big Band and Jazz Orchestra. His interest in singing was nurtured through the College Choir and his piano skills were invaluable in accompanying the Choir when needed. Tim’s involvement in almost all of the College bands and ensembles has enabled him to develop his interest in various styles of music and discover his strengths. With a strong emphasis on the study of music theory and technology, Tim’s interest in electronic music was sparked by his introduction to Sony Acid Home Studio in the College’s music room, enabling him to compose and arrange, record, mix and master his own music and that of others.
Studying music through to Year 12 means that Tim has been able to work with professional music notation software to write and arrange for bands of any instrumentation. He has also helped obtain music for the Jazz Orchestra to perform and to supply copies for all the students in the band. Find out more about Tim’s catchy music and show support by visiting these links: www.facebook.com/ tylerkeatingtimothyjames and www.triplejunearthed.com/ FutureFunk. Mr Shane Mancuso Head of Arts
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First day for Year 7 Starting at a new school can be a daunting process, and even more so when the school is a secondary College. New uniform, new faces, new routines, new campus and, more daunting still, new teachers, can make for a nervous beginning.
The warmth and support of the CBC community was in evidence as the boys wandered around, meeting teachers and other students along the way.
On the first day of school in 2013, the new Year 7s were welcomed to CBC Fremantle with a Year 12 guard of honour, who applauded as the boys entered the College gymnasium for their first assembly.
The Buddies can connect every day with the new boys in the early morning Mentor class and will continue to help them to get on their feet for as long as it takes.
With the rest of the College yet to begin the academic year, the Year 7s were then eased into the adventure by Year 12 Mentor Buddies, who took time to show the younger boys around the school and share a few valuable tips on how to settle in.
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High hopes for high
jumper Year 11 student Julian Konle scooped silver in the high jump at the Australian Junior National Championships held at the WA Athletics Stadium in March, jumping 1.95m to secure second place. It was the first win at an international level for the lanky athlete, and resulted in an invitation to join the Athletics Australia Under 17 Development Squad. As part of the squad, Julian spent five days in Canberra at the Australian Institute of Sport with elite coaches and sports educationalists to learn about behaviours that will increase his athletic performance. Julian is thrilled with the opportunity and hopes to be able to pursue his talent to an international level.
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Behind the scenes with
the media
Mark Quattrini sitting in the news presenter’s chair
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Ryan Pace
Joshua Kestel
The AEP Literature and Media group with Narelda Jacobs and Mrs Sandra Seman-Bourke
The CBC Academic Extension Programme’s (AEP) Literature and Media group ventured into the fast-paced world of television and newspaper, gaining a valuable insight into the real world of media. The excursion to giant media outlets, The West Australian and Channel Ten, exposed the group to the demands of an occupation which provides news to thousands of Western Australians daily, sometimes hourly. The boys, who have been honing their communication skills in their AEP classes, discovered that working in the media is not just glamour and glitz. They were intrigued to learn about the enormous team effort it takes to deliver news, with producers, journalists, cameramen, sound technicians, typesetters, editors and even helicopter pilots all playing a role in the production. At Channel Ten, producer and CBC parent Mrs Sandra SemanBourke provided the boys with an opportunity to speak to news
presenter, Narelda Jacobs, who reflected on her own journey in the world of media. Ms Jacobs left no question in the minds of the group that perseverance is the key to success in this industry, and in life. The group was also given a unique opportunity to get in front of the cameras and read the news, as well as film the action. Seeing the fascinating workings of the television and print media has inspired several of the boys to pursue this career, and all were left with a sense that they can achieve anything.
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Triathlon gold for Nic Nic Funga won gold in the Junior Male team at the School Sport National Triathlon Championships held in Penrith, NSW, in April. Nic’s section was the 12km cycle, and his team mates completed the 400 metre swim and 3 km run. The Year 9 student was “pretty stoked” with the gold medal and plans to attend the National series over East next season.
Photo courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group
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Sharing the Journey Spending time with your son is a crucial part of his development into adulthood, and yet these opportunities can be lost during the business of our busy lives. Share the Journey Walk and Talk is an initiative particularly aimed at a stage that is unique in a boy’s development and aims to highlight the importance of fathers and sons sharing the journey from boy to man.
On a Sunday in April, Year 7 boys, plus other students who were keen to experience the powerful programme, gathered with their dads at Point Walter to go for a leisurely walk along the Swan River. During the morning, dads shared their own stories and thoughts, with suggestions and ideas made available to them to help keep the conversation in line with the objectives of the day. Along the way, presentations by young Old Boy Jordie Fienberg (2011) and his father David affirmed the message that strong male-modelling is an important contributor for boys’ development into positive, caring young men. Each boy came to a better understanding that their dad is someone with a wealth of life experience who loves them unconditionally. Principal Mr Shaun Kenny said the Walk and Talk has been enthusiastically embraced by the CBC community since its inception in 2011. “Whilst the individual circumstances of many of the fathers are quite diverse, they were united in their
Michael Chalm
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desire to enhance their relationships with their sons and to be strong and positive influences in their development,” he said. “It is merely a relaxed and casual walk along the river, but Share the Journey is a powerful and potentially life-changing morning that affirms the critical function dads play in the lives of their sons.” The Walk and Talk is an annual event and is run by the Parent Council with support from CBC Fremantle staff.
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Connor Noonan and Samantha Brenz-Verca Photo courtesty of Bliss Studios
Having a Suits were ordered, dancing lessons were conquered and now it was the night they had all been waiting for – the College Senior Ball.
Senior Ball Looking every bit like young gentlemen of the world, CBC Year 12 boys and their gorgeously clad companions gathered at Fremantle Sailing Club for an evening they will never forget. A sit-down dinner and dancing were part of the evening’s formalities, with the Year 12s and their guests drawing on the skills learned at the formal dancing lessons attended in preparation for the event. Carl Mignacca and his partner Julia Catalano were nominated Belle and Beau of the Ball.
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Carl Mignacca and Julia Catalano Photo courtesty of Bliss Studios
Adam Pirozzi and Jessica Catalano
Luke Prendergast and Aisling Keane Photo courtesty of Bliss Studios
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Rugby tour to Queensland In April, 23 students and three teachers departed on an eight day tour to closely experience ‘the game played in heaven’ (Rugby) in a slice of heaven (Queensland). The boys’ first stop was St Edmund’s College in Ipswich where they were billeted out to rugby families. The first game was a success, scoring the only victory of the trip. A fantastic day was spent at Dreamworld and then it was time to move on to Ipswich Grammar School, where we stayed two nights. We managed to fit in a trip to see the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium, as well as playing a game against the Ipswich Boarders. A trip to Australia Zoo signalled our move back up the coast to Brisbane, where we boarded with families from St Laurence’s College. Our game against St Laurence’s was tightly contested, but we lost our lead in the final minutes and tasted defeat again. A highlight of the trip was our visit
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to Ballymore to see a Reds’ training session. After three days in Brisbane, we travelled north for the last game against St Columban’s. Then it was off to the airport and back to our families. It really was a great trip and there are many funny memories and long bus trips that we will all remember forever. The boys represented CBC Fremantle as fine young gentleman and we were proud to escort them on the tour. Mr Donald McNamee, Ms Candice Brown and Mr Paul Woodhouse
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Ben’s all go for Moscow CBC Year 12 student, Ben Anandappa, has been selected to represent Australia at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in Moscow in July. While other boys were enjoying the summer holidays at the beach, Ben was attending lectures at the Australian Science Olympiad’s Summer School at Monash University in Melbourne. After rigorous laboratory and theory exams, Ben placed in the top four and was offered a position on the national team. Ben’s love of chemistry began when his sister Annabel, now studying at Columbia University in New York, gave him one of her old chemistry text books. “From then on, I’ve always wanted to learn more as it intrigues me how complex the world really is,” he said. Students from 72 countries across the globe compete in the prestigious annual competition, which consists of a five hour laboratory exam and a five hour theory exam. As part of the Australian team’s preparation for the IChO, Ben will spend some time at Cambridge University in England en route to Moscow to refine his laboratory skills. Photo courtesy of the Community Newspaper Group
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Music runs in the family Peter Hale won’t give up his day job but his other job is a far cry from being the busy Property Manager at CBC Fremantle. Some evenings and weekends Mr Hale wields rhythm guitar and sings lead vocals for his band, The Differentials.
Swim Coach comes third in Rotto swim Competing in the Rottnest Swim is not new to CBC Swimming Coach, Mr John Rear. For 16 years Mr Rear has entered the iconic swim, and this year he and his team came third in their age group. The forecast for the 2013 swim was favourable, but conditions on the day worsened. A large swell and southerly breeze which the swimmers were heading into made for longer times, but Mr Rear said they were up to it. “We trained hard and were fit so it wasn’t that difficult,” Mr Rear said. “We swim between five and eight minutes at a time, mixing it up a bit, and we finished in five hours and seven minutes.” Mr Rear’s team, which he has been swimming with for three years, came 17th overall.
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Mr Hale has been playing music for most of his life, with both of his parents playing piano, but it was his love of the Beatles that drove Peter to rock music in his teens. The local lad enjoyed the thriving pub music scene in various bands before taking a break from the rock and roll lifestyle to raise a family and enjoy weekend sport. The love of music remains a family affair, with Mr Hale’s two brothers, David and Lindsay who play drums and keyboard, also performing in The Differentials. Mr Hale’s wife and three daughters also lend their support and come along to his gigs as his biggest fans.
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Championing tomorrow’s gentlemen Staff at CBC Fremantle know only too well that boys will be boys and at every opportunity endeavour to support the different learning styles of their male students. So there were many heads nodding in agreement and murmers of assent at the recent professional development day with author, educator and parenting specialist, Maggie Dent. Backed up by years of professional experience and vast research, Ms Dent spent the day with CBC staff and visitors from other schools discussing the journey of the male millennial adolescent, including the ways in which boys process information and how to communicate at their level. Ms Dent cited alarming statistics regarding the increase in binge drinking and drug taking amongst today’s youth, and spoke of the necessity of teaching resilience to children in order for them to manage their own lives. Like CBC, Ms Dent is a passionate advocate of mentors, or “significant lighthouses” as she dubbed them; adults who shine a light
for young people to point them to the right path. With four boys of her own and a deep interest in adolescent development, Ms Dent’s dynamic and insightful presentation gave CBC teachers the opportunity to assess and affirm their communication techniques to build rapport with their students. “Had a wonderful day working with CBC Fremantle yesterday – a boys’ College that really honours the bumpy journey to adulthood with deep respect and empathy. It was simply a privilege to work with such dedicated professionals. A whole school full of boy champions!” Ms Dent posted on her Facebook page after her visit. touchstone | Staff
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Parent Council Report
Parent support at Open Day (above) and Share the Journey (right)
We kicked off the year with the Year 7 Welcome Morning Tea. It was lovely to see many mums and dads attend after dropping off their young men. This was a great time for all new parents to share a cuppa, have a chat and meet other new parents. The Wine and Cheese Night was a lovely evening with many of the Year 7 parents staying after their Information Night. On the warm and starry night the Cloisters was a great location to enjoy some refreshments while sharing a few stories from the boys’ first weeks at their new school. An important date in first term is the CBC Open Day. This is when the school showcases itself, the staff, and of course the wonderful boys who take the tours and answer the many questions from future parents looking at enrolling their boys here. Many sausages were sizzled throughout the afternoon and enjoyed by the guests, not to mention those hungry young volunteers taking the school tours. This is always a great day for the school community.
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The last event of the term was Share the Journey. The programme has been building momentum over the last few years and this year there were well over 160 boys, dads, grandfathers, uncles and other male role models sharing some valuable time together. The Walk and Talk lasts a couple of hours, and once again the barbecues are at full steam and the onions are caramelised to perfection ... I now have Dom Burgio’s secret! I would like to thank our many volunteers involved in organising and helping out at the various events that have taken place in Term 1. Without everyone’s support these events would not have been as successful. Mr Tim Allan Parent Council President
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Board Report “... the right balance to support our students’ spiritual, intellectual and physical needs.”
CBC Fremantle supports and guides students to become community leaders. We are a school of choice for many families and a proud member of Edmund Rice Education Australia. The College’s strong position has not happened by chance. It is the result of strong leadership, careful planning and dedication to supporting the growth and development of our students from boys to good young men. The College management and Boards have worked hard to make CBC Fremantle a school that is proud and respected. This has been supported by the remarkable quality and genuineness of relationships between students, families and the College professionals. We have a College that operates within an environment of sound values and personalised care.
CBC Fremantle seeks to be an inclusive school and we continue to ensure we maintain our fees at a reasonably affordable level. The College’s strategic directions guides us as a community and outlines our vision and mission, our values and the goals that have been set under the value areas. We have identified our values under five headings: Catholic Faith, Leadership, Care, Excellence and Community. We seek to have CBC Fremantle characterised as a school that has the right balance to support our students’ spiritual, intellectual and physical needs. This holistic outcome is the centre of our focus. This is why our boys leave our College as gentlemen, prepared to help shape a better world. Mr Rob Leicester Chair CBC Fremantle Board
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CBC Old Boys’ Association
Palma From the President The Old Boys’ Association is pleased to see our Palma magazine incorporated into the new CBC Fremantle community magazine, Touchstone. We will continue to keep you informed of our activities and news of Old Boys, and to encourage graduates of our great school to reciprocate by keeping us advised of their feats and successes. After many years of support, Kevin Cant (‘46) has resigned from the Old Boys’ Association committee. Kevin has been a great asset to the committee and we will miss his humour and input enormously. Thank you, Kevin, for your dedication and assistance all these years.
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Top: President OBA, George Ayres Above: Old Boy Kevin Cant
With Kevin’s departure, it is an opportune time to mention that the Old Boys’ Association is seeking members who are interested in joining the committee and help foster a closer network among our peers. The committee meets once every three months and provides support and financial assistance to various College activities and projects, including bursaries, the Edmund Rice Camp, golf days and reunions.
the same. If an old CBC classmate has not received Touchstone, get them to contact us to advise of their current address. Email touchstone@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au to change your address or to contribute to our pages.
I urge you to keep us informed of your change of address or email and to ask other Old Boys to do
Mr George Ayres (‘50) President, Old Boys’ Association
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10, 20 and 25 Year Reunions The Old Boys’ Association invites the Classes of 1988, 1993 and 2003 to return to CBC Fremantle for a reunion sundowner.
Class of 1993 20 Year Reunion Friday 6 September
Class of 2003 10 Year Reunion Saturday 7 September
Class of 1988 25 Year Reunion Sunday 8 September
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All reunions are from 6pm to 8pm at CBC Fremantle. Join in on a College Tour from 5.30pm, followed by drinks and cocktail food at 6pm in the Arts Learning Area. The evening is compliments of your OBA but RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Please contact michellea@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephone 9430 2001 to secure your ticket back to CBC.
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Eddie Micenko
Paul Neff
Sam Rowe
Tom Rowe
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What are they up to now? Eddie Micenko (2003)
Paul Neff (2005)
For 14 months, Eddie circumnavigated Australia aboard the Replica HMB Endeavour, following the route of then Lieutenant James Cook’s original vessel north from Botany Bay before continuing around the rest of the country. After the journey was completed, Eddie sailed to Lord Howe Island with an astronomer from the Sydney Observatory to observe the transit of Venus.
After graduating in 2005 Paul studied physiotherapy at Notre Dame in Fremantle. In 2010 he went into private practice and in 2012 bought a one way ticket to North America where he travelled for a year. Paul settled in Banff National Park in Canada to focus on snowboarding and exploring the mountains. Paul says he has plenty of fond memories of CBC teachers, particularly Tom Rees; Eoin Thompson; Mr Smith for the knowledge, for knowledge is power; and Mr Moss for planting the seed of foreign lands in his head, for now they are becoming all too familiar.
Sam Rowe (2005) Sam joined the Australian Army in 2007 as an IT specialist in the corps of signals and was posted to Townsville for four years. He has had two tours of duty in Afghanistan, one with the Australian Task Force in Tarin Kowt in 2009 and then to Kandahar with the Force Communication Unit in 2011. He is currently posted to Rockhampton working at an Army Reserve Unit and considering trying for SAS selection.
Tom Rowe (2007) Tom became a personal trainer/gym instructor on leaving school and has worked in the fitness industry since then. He continued to play Australian Rules Football and cricket after leaving school. He enjoys his annual trip to Europe with friends and is currently completing his recruitment to join the Australian Army as either a fire fighter or combat engineer.
Mario Lo Presti (2009) and Max Armstrong (2010) For the second consecutive year, Old Boys Mario Lo Presti and Max Armstrong received a gold medal in the Under 23 Lightweight Four in the Australian National Rowing Championships in March. The swift rowing duo also finished third in the Under 23 Men’s Lightweight Pair. We are looking for interesting stories about Old Boys from around the globe. Please forward your story to touchstone@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au. Submissions will also require an image that is at least 1.5MB and attached separately.
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Old Boys versus students At the Old Boys XV versus CBC 1st XV Rugby match this year, we had lots of brothers playing including three Shorts, two Chief Wighams and a couple of Tates. The game was played in good spirit and, with Mr Woodhouse refereeing, was played with the Old Boys on the receiving end of the penalty count. The 1st XV played with dash and enthusiasm but couldn’t match the strength and weight of the Old Boys, who ran out winners, 27- 15. Thanks must go to the Old Boys Association for providing pizzas and drinks, and a special mention to Old Boy Tom Wilcox (2010) who missed the game but managed to turn up for the refreshments. Mr Don McNamee Rugby Coach
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Boys from the Class of 2012 who received an ATAR in excess of 95 receiving a certificate of achievement at assembly
Great results for 2012 CBC Fremantle was again listed in the top academic schools of the state in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) results with excellent achievements from the Class of 2012. Overall, 22% of eligible CBC Fremantle students achieved an ATAR in excess of 90 and 53% of this group achieved above 80. Another measure of outstanding achievement is the Certificate of Commendation for students who achieve 20 grades of ‘A’ during their upper school studies. In 2012 these were awarded to the following young men: • Delaney Bruce • Joel Frewin • Benoit Gaffney • David King
• Michael Messineo • Jordan Paynter, and • Ben Tomlinson. Particular congratulations are also due to Ben Anandappa who received a Special Certificate of Distinction for Mathematics. This means that Ben achieved in the top 0.5% of students who sat the exam. This is especially remarkable because Ben was only in Year 11! “These results are a credit to the diligence of the students, the expertise of the staff and the support of all families,” Mr Shaun Kenny said.
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At the beginning of the year, after a welcome respite from study and exams, the Class of 2012 came back together for a relaxed breakfast to catch up with friends and some of their teachers. Their plans for the future are listed below.
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Altieri Michael
Studying at TAFE to be a Dental Technician
Cavallaro Jake
Arts and Law at UWA
Ambrogio Nicholas
Travelling in Europe
Chance Callum
Callum was unable to be contacted
Amoroso Tony
Studying Health Science
Cicanese Adam
Legal Studies at Murdoch
Annese Lucas
Sports Recreation and Management at Notre Dame
Cipriano Gabriel
Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin
Armitage Conor
Sound Engineering at Murdoch
Coleman Daniel
Marketing and PR at Notre Dame
Aydon-White Stefan
Lab Technology Cert 4 at TAFE
Cook Nicholas
Gap year to travel and work, then Psychology at UWA
Biddiscombe Matthew
Gap year to travel and work, and then Zoology at UWA
Covich Tim
Creative Advertising and Graphic Design at Curtin
Biondillo Julian
Working in Melbourne as a wrestler/trainer
Crisci Gabriele
Commerce at Curtin
Bond-Williams Ethan
TAFE/Navy Defence Force as a Clearance Diver
Crofts Luke
Law and Commerce at Notre Dame
Brown Matthew
Illustration and Creative Advertising at Curtin
Cummins Liam
Engineering Science at UWA
Bruce Delaney
Commerce at UWA
De Abreu Brandon
Painting apprenticeship
Burnett Luke
Commerce at UWA
De Faria Xavier
Construction Management at Curtin
Capozzi Alec
Construction Management at Curtin
Di Sabato Benjamin
Commerce and Law at UWA
Caruso Jamie
Engineering at Curtin
Doohan Ayden
Marketing and PR at Notre Dame
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Dunne Conor
Engineering Mechatronic at Curtin
Hanratty David
Diploma in IT at Murdoch
Emanuele Adrian
Construction Management at Curtin
Hardie Conor
Science/Engineering at UWA
Emery Mitchell
Electrical apprentice
Hart Mitchell
Science at Curtin
Foley Max
Communications & Media/Behavioural Science at Notre Dame
Hinds Kyle
Certificate in Information Digital Media Technology at E-Tech and working at Kailis
Forbes Thomas
Legal Studies/Law at Murdoch
Humphreys Joshua
Photography & Illustration Design/Creative Advertising & Graphic Design at Curtin
Frewin Joel
Computer & Engineering Science at UWA
Humphreys Lucas
Sport Science at Murdoch
Gaffney Benoit
Bachelor of Science at UWA
Kelly Conor
Pyschology/Human Resources at Curtin
Gamba David
Foundation Year at Notre Dame
Kenny Jacob
Computer Systems and Networking at Curtin
Garic Jordan
Enabling Course for Science Engineering & Health at Curtin
Ketelaar Michael
Michael was unable to be contacted
Goodall Steven
Diploma Sports Development at TAFE
King David
Science at UWA
Gordon Carlos
Carlos was unable to be contacted
Kranz Jacob
Working and applying for an apprenticeship
Goss Charlie
Air conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship
Lenzo Daniel
Commerce at UWA
Groves Isaac
Law & Journalism at Murdoch
Liascos Peleus
Architecture at Curtin
Grubisin Daniel
Electrical apprentice
Lo Presti Alessandro
Business Management at TAFE
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Lougher Stewart
Stewart was unable to be contacted
Nocciolino Matthew
Engineering Science at UWA
Loveridge Joshua
Human Geography/Planning & Anthropology/ Sociology at UWA
Noonan Ryan
Arts at UWA
Mansfield Sean
Exercise Physiology at Murdoch
Noone Conor
Bachelor of Science at Notre Dame
Marlow William
Marketing & Advertising at Curtin
Norman Joshua
MIT Murdoch followed by Marine Science
Martin Jesse
Sheet Metal Worker apprenticeship
O’Connor CĂan
Architecture at Curtin
McAlpine William
Surveying at Curtin
Olynyk Lucas
Diploma in IT at Murdoch
McCarthy Peter
Peter was unable to be contacted
Orrells Connor
Deferred uni/travelling/working at Fremantle Markets and labouring
McArthur Joel
Joel was unable to be contacted
Palmiero Ryan
Commerce at Curtin
Meagher Nathan
Foundation Year at Notre Dame
Paynter Jordan
Plumbing apprenticeship
Mendolia Francolino
Diploma of Civil Construction Engineering at TAFE
Pegum Declan
Creative Advertising/Graphic Design at Curtin
Messineo Michael
Engineering at UWA
Pendergast Jordan
Electrical apprenticeship at Hanseatic Marine
Mitchell Harrison
Engineering at Curtin
Perejmibida Nathan
Engineering Science at UWA
Monaco Adrian
Bachelor of Science at UWA
Phillips Shane
Certificate in Surveying at Central Institute of Technology
Moro Matthew
Architecture at UWA
Pickering Mitchell
Army recruit training course at Kapooka
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Pilcher Riley
Commerce at Curtin
Stewart Matthew
Matthew was unable to be contacted
Pinkerton Edward
Mechanical Engineering at TAFE
Tartaglia Jakeb
Exercise & Sport Science at Notre Dame
Quinlan Daniel
Daniel was unable to be contacted
Terranova Joshua
Sport & Recreation Management at Notre Dame
Radonich Luke
Playing soccer for Melbourne Victory Youth and studying Health Science at Deakin Uni
Thurston Connor
Playing football in the UK with Blackpool FC
Redshaw Mitchell
Mitchell was unable to be contacted
Todd Reuben
Engineering at TAFE
Reynolds Angus
Foundation Course at Notre Dame
Tomlinson Ben
Psychology, Anatomy & Human Biology at UWA
Rullo Justin
Law & Commerce at Notre Dame
Tunnicliff Patrick
Travelling/working
Sambell Alex
Carpentry apprenticeship
Turriff-Smith Jackson
Plumbing at TAFE
Senzio Joshua
Science at Curtin
Vinci Marcus
Bachelor of Screen Arts at Curtin
Serrangeli Alex
Bachelor of Law/Commerce at Notre Dame
Waddell Jakeb
Journalism at UWA
Short Mitchell
Working part-time
Waters Harris
Commerce at UWA
Skipworth Riley
Engineering at UWA
Wernlein Luke
Electrical apprenticeship
Sokol Ben
Exercise & Sport Science at Notre Dame
Wilkinson Lachlan
Plumbing apprenticeship at MPA
Spence Jarrod
Law/Commerce at Notre Dame
Yates Samuel
Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin
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