College Newsletter Week 10 Term 3 Friday 26 September 2014
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 10 Term 3
Front page: Andre Rebelo and Joel McComb walk through the Year 7 Guard of Honour at today’s final Year 12 assembly.
From the Principal Today was the last school assembly for
Final Year 12 assembly address
the Class of 2014 as they prepare for their
Good afternoon staff, parents, students
final exams and graduation. The pride and anticipation that we feel as educators and nurturers of these amazing young men is difficult to express at such an emotional time of the year. As today’s gentlemen exited the gymnasium today through the Year 7 guard of honour, reflecting their arrival through the Year 12 guard of honour five and six years ago, without exception amongst the staff, family and friends of CBC Fremantle our hearts and hopes went with them. CBC Fremantle 51 Ellen Street Fremantle WA 6160 T 08 9336 2700
Following is the address I delivered at the assembly today to members of our community.
and especially the gentlemen of Year 12. It is wonderful for us to assemble here today, to celebrate with our senior students as they reflect on a journey of 12 years, to acknowledge them for their efforts and to extend to them the same courtesy they provided the leaving group when they first arrived. In today’s prayer, the concept of Journey was used. It is not a new concept. Educational institutions around the world would refer to the time students spend at their schools as a journey, but I wonder whether all those schools dig deeper into the metaphor, and actually use it to
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Above left: Year 12 Music students playing at today’s final Year 12 assembly Above right: College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni and Vice Captain Nice Menegola
guide, shepherd, sanction and underpin
I spoke of, they lament that things
most young boys knew of the travels of
all the interactions a student has during
never go right for them, make every
Columbus, Burke and Wills, and Hillary
their time at school. I wonder how many
excuse under the sun, and finish
and Tenzing through their schooling,
schools use the metaphor to map a
their journey full of bitterness and
and loved the tales of Jason and the
pathway to adulthood and an explicit
recrimination. It takes a very special
Argonauts, the Knights of the Round
set of attributes they wish their students
person to get joy from the unknown
Table and the adventures of Juan Ponce
to achieve.
destination, but for most of us, when
de Leon picked up in novels and Saturday
you move through life without a specific
matinees at the Oriana Theatre. What
Journeys take different forms. For some,
goal, I’m not sure that always ends
was pivotal in each of these journeys was
they throw caution to the wind, live life
up a successful journey. Meandering
a goal … the search for a greatly desired
in five minute slices, adapt and react to
through life, reacting to situations
and sought-after objective. Whether it
the circumstances they experience, and
without planning and foresight means
was a westward route to the East Indies,
basically hope for the best. Win, lose or
that opportunities may be lost, time may
a south-north crossing of Australia to
draw, they take whatever is thrown at
be wasted and the original intent never
the Gulf of Carpentaria or reaching the
them and put a positive spin on it. For
achieved.
summit of the world, it was that ultimate
others, they too throw caution to the
goal that drove and guided the journey.
wind, live their lives without planning
During my youth, tales of journey
The fictional adventures of searching for
and goals, but unlike the first group
abounded. Both in fact, and in fiction,
the Golden Fleece, the Holy Grail or the
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Fountain of Youth were interspersed with
Of course in their exuberance they forget
to faithless people; to Christians, Muslims,
disaster, distraction, disappointment and
the pivotal role of the primary educators,
Jews and Buddhists. The values modelled
treachery, but the quest for the prize
the parents, but what they are saying is
by Christ – love, care, compassion,
always continued, such was its allure.
that the gel between home and school
forgiveness, empathy and healing – those
CBC Fremantle is a special place. The
results in a cocktail equal to far greater
values are pure, and anyone espousing
Year 12 leavers have told me in their exit
than the individual parts.
them will lead a successful life.
interviews it is a place with a common
The CBC Gentleman always gives his
message. They have stated over and
So, what is the prize that awaits at the
best, and understands the inherent
over again how much of their own time
end of the CBC journey? What is the goal
value of doing so. To not give your best
staff are prepared to give in order to
that keeps the developing gentleman
short-changes you, and those you love.
help the boys. They have spoken of
focussed and on task? What is the key
Often the difference between giving of
the opportunities they get to thrive
that unlocks the door to success for their
your best, and not, is wafer thin. Use
academically, in the Arts, in Sport, and
future lives? The answer is simple, and
all your effort to bring out the best in
in the service of others. They recall with
you have heard it before. You will hear
yourselves, and once you have given it, it
pride, satisfaction and melancholy the
it again, and again, and again. You will
must be good enough for those for whom
unforgettable Tours, triumphs, friendships
hear it because it should permeate your
you have worked. At CBC Fremantle, a
and unconditional forgiveness and love
conscience, so that it becomes ingrained
boy’s best, devoid of excuses, devoid of
they gave, and received. Pages and pages
– so that it becomes natural.
indolence, devoid of self-handicapping,
of notes I have taken all saying the same
but simply the best he can do, must
thing … CBC Fremantle is a special place.
The CBC Gentleman is one who forms
I heard many times, “I would not be the
attitudes and actions based on Gospel
person I am if I had gone to another
values. Gospel values are immutable.
The CBC Gentleman is accountable and
school, CBC has made me who I am.”
They apply equally to people of faith and
resilient and able to face challenges.
always be good enough.
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There is no blaming of others. Mum
This focus on relationships is vital to
So, to all the gentlemen gathered here
didn’t do the washing, the dog ate my
becoming the best son, brother, husband,
in this assembly, to those of today, and
homework, the internet was down;
father and friend you can possibly be.
those of tomorrow, be aware of the
these phrases should not be uttered or
journey but with a proviso, be intimately
offered. No helicopter parenting, excusing
Finally, the CBC Gentleman recognises
aware of the destination. To the Class of
their son’s every action, creating future
and values the other in his life. He does
2014, look into your hearts and ask if you
problems rather that future problem-
not dismiss the worth of another simply
have achieved your goal. For many of you
solvers. The CBC Fremantle Gentleman
because they do not think, look, act or
the answer will be yes, and for some the
takes it on the chin, seeks, and is granted,
feel like him. God comes to each of us as
answer will be almost, but what I hope,
forgiveness, and gets on with life better
The Stranger, and the person who offers
what all your teachers hope, and what all
for the experience.
us the greatest challenge is the person
your parents hope, is that if you haven’t
who helps us find out about our true
achieved the prize, you know what it is,
The CBC Gentleman is selfless by nature
strengths and weaknesses. I often tell
the value it holds and the way to get to
and able to form positive, mutually
the story of Michelangelo, who 600 years
it. I wish you all the greatest success into
beneficial relationships, especially
ago was presented with a flawed piece
the future.
with, and towards, women. The CBC
of marble with which to work. Instead
Gentleman understands that the only true
of refusing the block, he resolved that to
joy he will feel is when he does something
sculpt a masterpiece from flawed stone
for others, and that Christ’s modelling
would be the truest test of his abilities
Mr Domenic Burgio
of respect toward women -- that whilst
as a master. That he is still spoken about
Principal
women are different, they are equal -- is
today reflects his greatness, and his true
counter to the archetypal Aussie bloke
greatness was brought out by the marble
Above all: Year 12s leave through the Year 7
image we are so often presented with.
that others would have rejected.
guard of honour at their final assembly
God bless you all.
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Term 4 Canteen Menu As a result of a refurbishment, the College Canteen will be operating with a reduced menu during Term 4. A kiosk will operate out of Room 004 during the interim with the following food available.
CBC Parent Auxiliary G lf Day
• Drinks (milk, juice, sparkling
and water)
• Sushi, rice paper rolls, fruit salad, pies, sausage rolls, • Selection of sandwiches, baguettes and Turkish rolls
CBC Fremantle community is invited to a fun morning of golf at the
• Hot rice meals – curry, teriyaki chicken
Point Walter Golf Club on Saturday 18 October.
• Ice creams, yoghurt • Biscuits and cakes
Cost of $35.00 per head includes golf and an open grill lunch. Players must provide
• Snack foods
their own clubs or hire at the course. Beverages can be purchased on the day. Format: Ambrose (4 ball). There will be nine teams of 4 (expandable if people register early). If required, some shuffling of teams will be made to suit ability. Pairs will be honoured where possible. Registration is at 8.30am and tee-off at 9.15am. The aim is to finish around midday and then head into the club rooms for lunch and refreshments. Registration closes Tuesday 14 October 2014. To register contact Barry Bourne on 0409493485 or bbourne70@gmail.com.
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Calendar Week 1 Term 4 2014
College Information Uniform Shop opening hours The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is necessary. School Holidays Opening Hours The Uniform Shop will be open on Friday 10 October from 12pm to 3pm. No appointment is necessary.
Monday 13 October Students commence Summer uniform Year 12 Semester 2 Exams continue all week Wednesday 15 October Early finish 1pm Year 7-10 P/T/S 2pm-6.00pm TRJ Parent meeting 6.30pm Thursday 16 October Mass 8.15am (Morgan 1, 2, 3 & 4) Friday 17 October Year 12 Semester 2 Exams conclude
Years 7 to 10 Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 15 October from 2pm to 6pm. Students finish early on this day. To book a time, click on Parents under Quick Links on the left side of the College website. Access is available from 8am on Monday 6 October.
Music and School Group Photos School photographer Music photos plus other groups are now available to purchase online. Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com, and click on the CBC
Put these dates in your diary... Friday 24 October Year 12 Mass and Graduation ceremony Sunday 26 October Awards ceremony Friday 31 October The Samson House Fundraiser scheduled for Friday 19 September (Week 9) has been rescheduled for Friday 31 October (Week 3, Term 4)
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Community Notices It is the policy of CBC Fremantle to distribute information when requested regarding community activities and details about educational programmes. This does not imply that CBC endorses these activities or the information. Please provide information in an unformatted Word document to enquiries@CBCFremantle.wa.edu.au. Submissions will be accepted at the discretion of CBC Fremantle.
100 Years of Schoenstatt The Schoenstatt Movement invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of Schoenstatt. When: Sunday 19 October 2014 Where: 9 Talus Drive Mt. Richon, Armadale Time: 2 pm, Solemn Holy Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Barry J Hickey A Plenary Indulgence can be obtained in our Schoenstatt Shrine until 26 October Concludes with refreshments. www.schoenstattwa.org.au, telephone 9399 2349
Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association Quiz Night Fundraiser Saturday 25 October, costs $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. All funds raised go to the Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association (www.MDDA.org.au), a self help group that supports people affected by rare genetic metabolic disorders. To purchase tickets please email contera.maria@gmail.com or phone David on 0419 006 365.
Master Mind Australia – Academic Pathways October Revision Programme Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision For all students in Year 10, 11 and 12 – this revision programme aims to prepare students for their final year examinations. Courses will be conducted at: Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School, All Saints’ College and Willetton Senior High School. Early bird discount applies to enrolments before 19 September. For further information on these programs contact: Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377, www.mastermindaustralia.com.au.
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