CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 11 Term 2 2015

College Newsletter Week 11 Term 2 Friday 3 July 2015

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 11 Term 2 | Page 1

Cover: See more photos of the House Athletics Carnival in the Newsroom.

From the Principal The Arts and Boys

successful occasion. Of course, a special

The College Arts programme has been

commendation is due to each of the

very much to the fore in recent times, with

musicians who shared their special gifts

staff and students busy with a variety of

with the audience.

artistic activities and performances. As has been frequently mentioned, it is

During this week audiences have been

critically important for a boys’ school to

entertained by three performances of

have a strong presence in the Arts and for

our College production, Animal Farm.

students with particular talents in this area

This complex drama, which has meaning

to be appropriately recognised.

at many different levels, was presented

One significant event occurred on a recent

dedicated group of students and staff. Our

courtesy of the wonderful talents of a Sunday when more than 200 members

young men have gifts to share in many

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of our community spent the afternoon

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and early evening at the Swan Yacht

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musicians. Congratulations to Mr Shane

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tutors and the members of the Music

College Drama teacher, Ms Rosalba Jeffreys,

Parent Group on the presentation of a very

whose skill and creativity overcame the

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For more photos from Jazz on the Swan, visit the Newsroom.

staging difficulties inherent in producing

group vocalists and it is always wonderful

to their full development. I know that

such a multifaceted play. Thank you also

to see and hear the benefits of the tuition

our parents appreciate the selfless work

to the many other staff and students

these boys are receiving.

who assisted with rehearsals, helped in

undertaken in this regard by all of the staff in the Arts Learning Area. There are

constructing the set or worked backstage

Our Visual Art students are enjoying

many opportunities made available to

at performances. A further thank you to

the services of a resident artist whilst

the boys in the areas of Music, Art and

all of the members of our community who

continuing to work on projects that will

Drama and I commend those students

attended this production in support of

form the content for our annual College

who involve themselves so enthusiastically

our boys.

exhibition in October. In addition, some

in these activities.

of them are engaged in the design and The Music Performance Evening on

creation of a mosaic reflecting our tagline

Athletics Carnival

Monday provided another opportunity

‘Today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen’ that

Our House Athletics Carnival was held in

for our musicians to display their talents.

will be on public display before the end of

perfect conditions at the State Athletics

In addition to the more experienced

the year. The talent and creativity of our

Centre last Friday. The style of our carnival

and accomplished performers, parents

young artists often seems boundless.

promotes participation with a focus upon each competitor striving to do

in attendance were also able to assess the progress of their sons who are in the

Promoting the Arts is an important

their best. Among the many outstanding

earlier stages of their musical careers.

function of all schools and the creativity

performances, it was pleasing to see so

Another feature of this night was the

encouraged through the broad

many boys engaged in healthy competition

performance of a number of solo and

participation of our young men is critical

and enjoying the day. A special thank you CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 11 Term 2 | Page 3

Achievements

Above: Lachlan Hinton during rehearsal for Animal Farm. For more photos visit the Newsroom.

to Mr Jason Matthews for all of his hard >> work in preparing the programme and ensuring the smooth conduct of the day. Congratulations to Morgan House on their victory and to each of the individual award winners. For the full results, please visit the College Newsroom.

Semester Break At the conclusion of another very busy term which has included examinations and reports, I hope that all staff and students enjoy a

Congratulations to Riley Faulds and Ryan Pace (both in

well-deserved and revitalising break. I am aware that many families

Year 11) who have been selected in the WA School Sport

take the opportunity to travel during the school holidays and we

2015 Hockey 16s Boys’ team to play in Perth in August.

wish each of them a safe and enjoyable time away from home.

School resumes for all students on Tuesday 21 July.

Mr Shaun Kenny Principal

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College Information

College Calendar

Heath Education seminar for Year 7 dads and sons

CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking

Year 7 students should have received information regarding a highly recommended Health Education seminar called Towards Loving that is run by Loving for Life WA. The letter was also emailed to Year 7 parents and can be downloaded here.

Selecting electives for 2016 Parents of students currently in Year 7, 8 and 9 should have received an email regarding the online selection of electives for 2016. The deadline for selection is Wednesday 22 July.

Click here for Year 8 2016 Electives Click here for Year 9 2016 Electives Click here for Year 10 2016 Electives

on the Quick Link on the home page of the website. You can also subscribe for the Calendar to synch on your iCal or Outlook by clicking the link at the top right of the Calendar page.

Important dates coming up – check the Calendar for more details.

Tuesday 21 July Term 3 commences Wednesday 22 July Early finish 1pm – Parent/Teacher/Student interviews

English and Literacy assistance From Term 3, the English and Literacy support group will be meeting on Tuesday afternoons from 3.20pm to 4.20pm in Room 101 (previously Tuesday mornings from 8am). All ages and abilities are welcome to attend every Tuesday afternoon, every week during term time. Areas covered are class work, essay writing, assessments, grammar skills and more.

Year 10 Dancing Lessons Parents of Year 10 students should have received information regarding the Term 3 Friday afternoon Ballroom Dancing. The letter can be downloaded here.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours Normal trading hours will resume on Wednesday 22 July.

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In the Newsroom Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

30 June

Athletics hat-trick for Morgan Morgan House once again held aloft the House Athletics shield at the close of the Carnival at Challenge Stadium last Friday.

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30 June

Social evening for Year 9 As part of their journey from today’s boys into tomorrow’s gentlemen, CBC Fremantle Rite Journey students hosted an evening of dance and fun in the College gymnasium for their Year 9 friends at Iona Presentation College.

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30 June

Jazz on the Swan CBC Fremantle Bands and Guitar Ensembles played to a capacity crowd at the Swan Yacht Club to raise funds for the Music Parent Group.

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29 June

Sport celebrates cultural differences CBC Fremantle’s NAIDOC Week celebrations continued with a friendly lunchtime game of AFL football against fellow Edmund Rice school, Clontarf Aboriginal College.

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29 June

Lessons in Indigenous culture Learning to play a didgeridoo was a challenge happily accepted by a select group of CBC boys in a workshop presented by Noongar performer, Olman Walley, as part of the College’s NAIDOC Week celebrations.

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29 June

Success on stage for Drama A bold interpretation of George Orwell’s classic story, Animal Farm: A Fairy Tale, was performed by CBC Fremantle’s Year 10 and 11 Drama students over a three night season in the Arts Learning Area last week.

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Sharing words of wisdom

by Riley Burke (Year 11)

21st Century. I thought for a moment

of society but urged them to retain their

about how fortunate we are at CBC to

spiritual connections with their culture.

The people of Perth were treated to a very

have teachers who offer their support and

special visit from His Holiness the 14th

guidance on our journey from a young man

There are many inspirational people that

Dalai Lama of Tibet. Lachie Hinton and

to a gentleman and how this support has

share their words of wisdom with others

I accompanied Mr Burgio to the Octagon

encouraged me to strive for excellence and

in the hope that it will encourage them to

Theatre at UWA to hear his address

look to lead others.

spread the word and make a difference. On

delivered on The Importance of Education.

Monday I was lucky enough to experience Amongst his humorous comments for

such an occasion.

He is known for his wisdom and speaks

which he is well known, the Dalai Lama

to audiences around the globe on topics

shared his inspirational belief that our

“Forget your differences, love one another

such as peace, love, compassion and

educated youth are the key to solving our

and unite to create a peaceful and

happiness. He spoke of how love and

social issues to create a more peaceful

harmonious world.” – The 14th Dalai Lama

affection is crucial in educating youth to

society. He also encouraged Indigenous

of Tibet.

become compassionate leaders in the

Australians to become influential figures

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CBC Music in Singapore

CBC at the Ellington Inspired by the Singapore Tour, CBC will be performing at Perth’s premier jazz club, the Ellington, on Tuesday 1 September.

On Sunday 5 July, 19 musicians from Years

This tour would not be possible without

10 to 12 will be travelling to Singapore for

the support of the CBC Music Parent

a week of musical activities.

Group, which helped by subsidising the

The Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Combo, Guitar

cost for each student, and to Mrs Emma

Ensemble 1 and Saxophone Ensemble will

The Music students will be performing at

Tandy for accompanying the tour.

be playing Jazz Standards, Classic Big Band

the BluJaz Café and the SingJazz Club, as

Thank you also to Mr Mancuso who has

Swing and Funk numbers. The gentlemen

well as joining in their jam sessions. The

organised the whole tour and put in an

of CBC will be joined by three exceptional

group will be visiting the Yio Chu Kang

enormous effort to make it a successful

voices from Iona Presentation College,

Secondary School and participating in their

and rewarding trip.

providing an evening of entertainment.

concerts by the Soundpainting Orchestra,

Familes are welcome to follow the tour on

The venue is not very large with only 60

Jazz it Up Concert and the Thomson Big

the tour’s Facebook page.

seated and 60 standing tickets available

band rehearsal. Also on the schedule are

so get in quick. Tickets are available at the

Band. This has members of all ages and it will be a great chance to make contacts

Above: The 2013 Music Tour to Singapore

Ellington Jazz Club’s website.

from the Singapore music scene.

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1st XVIII Football through to Grand Final The 1st XVIII have booked their place in

contested hard all game. Joseph Caputi

of Tom Monaghan and Brodee Knight in

the Grand Final of the 2015 Schoolboys’

and Matthew Geaney were solid containing

the midfield and Tyler Sorrell’s work in

Redimed Cup with a strong team

their full forward and centre half forward,

contested situations gave the forward

performance against a skilful Warwick

while Kyle Mirco and Sam Timewell

line first use most of the game. The work

Senior High School.

continued their good form from the

rate of Jordan Biondillo and his ability to

previous week. The pressure from the back

influence the game with pressure acts was

The game was fast paced and hard fought

six on the ball carriers was instrumental

outstanding and he led the way for his

with boys stepping up and playing key roles

in the win as they weathered some strong

team mates.

on the day as the team was restricted to

attacks.

two on the bench for the entire game.

Overall it was an excellent team effort

Congratulations to Lucas Perich who made

At the other end, playing forward, Joseph

and the boys should be proud of what

his debut for the 1st XVIII and played a key

Eardley and Ambrose Ryan made full use

they have achieved, earning a place in the

role in the ruck.

of their opportunities in front of goal,

Grand Final.

while Thomas Eastaugh and Jonathan The competition was tight and demanded

Frampton provided targets for the midfield

huge efforts from the back six who

all game. The composure and balance

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Scores

notices and CBC Sport Facebook page. It

CBC 8.2.50 def Warwick 4.9.33

would be great to see a large home crowd

Goals - 4 Joseph Eardley, 3 Ambrose Ryan, 1

attend to support the team.

Timothy Bockman.

Best - Jordan Biondillo, Tyler Sorrell, Kyle

Mr Jason Matthews

Mirco, Joseph Caputi, Joseph Eardley,

Sport Coordinator

Ambrose Ryan.

The Grand Final will be held at East Fremantle Oval, 3.40pm on Wednesday 29 July against Darling Range Sports College.

All members of the CBC community are invited to come down and support the boys and watch some high quality football.

More information will be made available closer to the date via the Newsletter, daily CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 11 Term 2 | Page 11

What CBC boys like about the World Fair...

As part of Humanities and Social Sciences Week, Year 8 boys presented the World Fair featuring facts, information and an astonishing array of food from their chosen country. Here a selection of boys share their thoughts on the fun event.

Dylan Allen

Riley Hay

Cooper Iannello

Year 8

Year 8

Year 8

What do you think of the World Fair?

What do you think of the World Fair?

What do you think of the World Fair?

Pretty good.

Pretty good.

It’s great fun.

What was your favourite country?

What was your favourite country?

What was your favourite country?

Spain.

Canada.

Probably Brazil.

What did you learn from this project?

What did you learn from this project?

What did you learn from this project?

I learnt what happens to the bulls

Canada is much like Australia – still

Different cultures are really interesting.

during a bull fight.

developing and a lot of culture.

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Angus McDonald

Alexander Webb

Quinn Wilkinson

Year 8

Year 8

Year 8

What do you think of the World Fair?

What do you think of the World Fair?

What do you think of the World Fair?

It’s fun.

It’s pretty cool.

Good.

What was your favourite country?

What was your favourite country?

What was your favourite country?

Probably Italy – it has really good food.

South Africa.

Ireland.

What did you learn from this project?

What did you learn from this project?

What did you learn from this project?

I’ve learnt a lot about Mexico and also

I’ve learnt a lot about the wildlife, culture

We learnt how to work together, and I

other countries.

and natural features of South Africa.

learnt some facts about Ireland I didn’t know before.

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Community cookbook: a call for recipes You are invited to contribute to our community cookbook and help us acknowledge the traditions of our College, the love and support of our families, and the journey of today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen.

CBC Fremantle is proud to be a part of raising good young men

How you can help

of our community, who have the skills and courage to face and

• Submit your favourite family recipe to us with specific quantities

overcome challenges and to form positive, mutually beneficial

(eg millilitres, grams, tablespoons, cups, etc, and in Australian

relationships. The gentlemen of CBC are the guardians of the

standard measuring) and easy to follow instructions. Your recipes

future, and their positive male contribution to our society

will need to be tried and tested prior to submission to ascertain the

provides us all with hope and faith in a better world.

correct quantities.

• Please specify how many people the recipe will feed.

To highlight the journey from today’s boy to tomorrow’s gentleman, CBC is planning to produce a community cookbook celebrating all that is nurturing and resilient about our young men and their families. A timeless collection of recipes that encourages

• We are specifically seeking dishes that hold a place in your heart, and are particularly enjoyed by your son. If your contribution is included, your family will be acknowledged in the final publication.

• Degree of difficulty is from zero to hero, but tasty dishes with

our young men to be culinary heroes from their first foray in the

a focus on classic simplicity appealing to all ages would be

kitchen, whether it is coping with a simple breakfast for Mother’s

particularly suitable.

Day, wooing a romantic interest (it will happen!), or providing hearty meals for their children when the time comes.

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• Recipes will need to be in a ‘cut and paste’ format, for example included in the body of an email or in a Word document.

• Your submission may not make the final book – but don’t let

The publication will sell for cost price and be available to purchase

that hold you back. The sooner you send in your fabulous family

for members of the CBC community and extended families and

recipe, the better the chance that it will be included.

friends.Please address any enquiries to Cherie Butcher at

• Stories about the dish are also happily accepted, for example

events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or 9430 2001.

who passed on the recipe, which cuts of meat are best, or perhaps a particular occasion when you served the dish.

CBC has a long and proud association with the Fremantle community, so please feel free to mention particular landmarks or places you shop if appropriate to your tale.

Timeline and other details It is hoped to produce the CBC cookbook in time for your Christmas shopping, therefore the deadline for submitting your recipes is 8 May 2015.

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A taste of things to come...

To encourage your contributions to the CBC cookbook, every fortnight we will provide you with a tasty recipe from the CBC community that your boys are bound to love.

Chicken and Vegetable Soup from Bev Funga This is Nic and Ben’s favourite – Nic asks me to make it when he feels a cold coming on and it does the trick each and every time.

Feeds a family of four easily with leftovers.

Ingredients 1Tbsp olive oil 310g can of creamed corn 1 red onion, finely chopped (150g) 4 cups chicken stock 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup macaroni 445g chicken fillet, thinly sliced ½ cup cream 2 medium carrots, chopped (240g) 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 150g celery, chopped (± 2 sticks) Method 1. Heat oil and add garlic and onion. Simmer until soft.

2. Add chicken, carrots, celery, corn and stock. Bring to the boil.

3. Simmer covered for approx 20 minutes.

4. Add pasta and simmer until cooked.

5. Stir in cream without boiling.

6. Sprinkle over parsley and serve with crusty white bread.

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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.

Relay for Life On 10 October 2015, Fremantle will be hosting their second Relay for Life event at East Fremantle ATOM Stadium. This year we have made a huge goal to donate $100,000 to the Cancer Council and we need your help to get us there! The aim of the event is to get a team of 10-15 people and fundraise before the Relay – all ages are welcome. The money is donated, and the team then relay walks or runs for 24 hours. Cancer doesn’t sleep, so why should we? Help us fight cancer and give back to our beautiful Fremantle community. Go to our Fremantle Relay for Life website to sign up a team.

Murdoch Open Day Murdoch University is excited to announce the date for Open Day 2015 is Sunday 26 July from 10am to 4pm.

Students are encouraged to attend with their friends and families to discover a range of course and careers options at Murdoch University.

With more than 700 volunteers, students and academics on the ground to assist prospective students with their queries, Open Day is a great day to have all of their questions answered and discover a truly globally connected education.

As with previous years, students will be warmly welcomed at the information hub on Bush Court and will be able to find out about the application process and entry requirements including alternative entry pathways at the ‘Central Information Marquee’.

Course Guide Volunteers will personally show students to their school of interest for students to be truly inspired at the University’s Course Hotspots. These Hotspots will allow students to get involved, talk to lecturers and current students and find out more about their chosen interest area.

Murdoch University will also be running guided tours of our Exercise Science Labs, Engineering Pilot Plant, Vet Hospital, Law Moot Court, TV and Radio Studios and Student Accommodation, to name just a few.

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Bibbulmun Track Teen Trek Monday 13 July 2015 at 9:00am to Wednesday 15 July 2015 at 3:00pm This is a three-day expedition for teenagers, camping out and experiencing the fun and camaraderie of being in, and connecting with, the bush and with others their age. Along the way, guides will present them with some mental and physical challenges. Stimulate their minds and bodies, get them away from the X-Box and PlayStation and tackle Nature Deficit Disorder.

Participants have the opportunity to qualify for the bronze or silver Duke of Edinburgh Award programme as part of this event.

Includes return transport ex Murdoch Park’n’Ride, Track map, comprehensive planning night, trip preparation manual, equipment hire and experienced guides. BYO food (advice given). Ages 13+.

For more information and bookings: www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/walk-the-track/events-calendar/teen-trek-july-2015

Bricktober is back!

The Rotary Club of Ascot is delighted to let you know that Bricktober Perth has returned, even bigger and better than it was in our inaugural year.

We would love it if you could forward this information on to your school community so that people who are interested in Lego can become involved in a number of activities that are being run in the lead up to Bricktober Perth 2015.

The activities that are available prior to the event include the following: • Shoe Box – Make Your Own Creation – to be run during the July school holidays. There are a number of different age categories from three years up to adults • Future Exhibitors Competition – for ‘master’ Lego builders to get the opportunity to exhibit at the show All details for each of these competitions can be found on the Bricktober website, or Facebook page.

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Note Dame University holiday programmes A day in the life of a university student on Friday 17 July from 9am to 2pm.

A free event specifically designed for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to find out for themselves what it is like to be a university student.

Students will take part in some of the activities that university students involve themselves in, hear from current students about the transition from high school to university and attend mini-lectures.

Year 11 & 12 outreach programme on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July The Notre Dame Year 11 and 12 Outreach Program runs on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July. Year 11 session is from 9am to 12pm and Year 12 from 1-4pm. The total cost of the two day programme is $60. Details and enrolment forms can be accessed at http://www.nd.edu.au/academic_support/outreach What will be covered: This year 11 and 12 academic learning program will assist students to...

• plan study sessions and be organised • manage time effectively • stop procrastinating and being distracted • help your brain retain and recall information; and • understand your learning style and what study techniques work for you.

SPECIAL OPEN DAY

Commemorating 80 Years Sunday 9 August

10am – 2pm St Jerome’s Primary School, Munster Mass commences 10am at St Jerome’s Parish Followed by a fun-filled program including:  Musical entertainment  Games, maths challenges, story time in the library for the kids  Art exhibition  Guided tours  A look back in time at St Jerome’s  Sausage sizzle, face painting and a coffee van If you want to be part of the history, purchase a paver, engraved with your family name.

St Jerome’s Primary School, 38 Troode Street (Cnr Rockingham Road), Munster 08 9499 9500 or admin@stjeromes.wa.edu.au www.stjeromes.wa.edu.au

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