CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 1 Term 1

College Newsletter Week 1 Term 1 Friday 7 February 2014

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

Front page: Mathew Thomas and Alec Sorgiovanni as part of the Year 12 guard of honour welcoming Year 7s to the CBC community

From the Principal Welcome

our newcomers to become familiar with

Welcome to all of the parents, students

new surroundings, meet their teachers

and staff of the CBC Fremantle

and make new friends. I have no doubt

community to another exciting school

that in keeping with all of those classes

year in 2014. In particular, I would like to

which have preceded them, this group

extend a special greeting to all of those

will write their own distinctive chapter in

who are new to our College and trust that

the history of the school.

your time spent with us will be rewarding and enjoyable.

Also joining us at CBC this year are the following new staff members:

It was certainly interesting to watch the faces of our new Year 7 boys as they

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• Mr John Black

were formally welcomed to our school

Physical Education Assistant

by the Year 12 students at a ceremony

• Mr Craig Jordan

on Monday morning. The mixture of excitement and anxiety was plain for all to see as the Class of 2019 began their high school journey. Our current senior students did a wonderful job of assisting

Design and Technology Coordinator • Mr Justin Leech PE and Outdoor Education Teacher • Ms Shelley Nodwell English and S&E Teacher

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We welcome each of them to

him awarded a General Exhibition by

displayed by these boys during their time

our community and wish them a

the School Curriculum and Standards

at the College.

professionally fulfilling and enjoyable

Authority. Ben is one of only two students

association with CBC Fremantle. We look

in Catholic schools in Western Australia to

Another measure of outstanding

forward to their collective contributions

be so recognised.

achievement is the Certificate of

to the progress of the College in 2014.

Commendation for students who achieve His classmate, Alessandro Monaco, was

20 grades of ‘A’ during their upper school

also in the top 1% of students with his

Congratulations to the Class of 2013,

studies. In 2013 these were awarded to

ATAR of 99.65. Alessandro also received

parents and teachers on the fine

the following young men:

a Certificate of Distinction from the

academic results managed by our

• Ben Anandappa

state authority for his performance

students. In addition to the perfect

• Joel Pita

in Mathematics. Other exceptional

graduation rate, there were a number

• Luke Prendergast

individual results included Simon Smith

of individual students who achieved

• Simon Smith

(98.95), Kale Miller (98.45) and Thomas

outstanding results.

• Luke Thompson

Godsall (98.25). Five other students

Ben Anandappa was recognised as the

achieved an ATAR between 95 and 98.

2013 Academic Results

Dux of his Year group at our Awards Night

A particularly pleasing feature of our school performance in 2013 was the

last year, and he achieved an Australian

Overall, 20% of eligible CBC Fremantle

Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 99.85

significant improvement in engagement

students achieved an ATAR in excess of 90

which places him among the very top

and achievement within Vocational

and 48% of this group achieved above 80.

students in the state. This outstanding

This is a tremendous acknowledgement

performance was also enough to see

of the diligence and perseverance

Above: Learning how to operate the combination lock is made easier with experienced Year 12s on hand

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Education and Training (VET). Of the 45 students involved in VET, 44 of them achieved a Certificate II qualification

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“The College is always proud of its graduates and the Class of 2013 is no exception.”

or higher.

The College is always proud of its graduates and the Class of 2013 is no exception. All of our high achieving students will be publicly recognised at an upcoming school assembly where they will be accompanied by their parents.

The overall performance provided by our leaving class has served to further establish the academic reputation of the College. These results are a credit to the diligence of the students, the expertise of the staff and the support of all families.

College Opening Mass Due to the construction work currently nearing completion at the school it will not be possible to conduct our customary whole community, open-air Mass to commence the year. This is most regrettable as this event is always a wonderful celebration for the College.

For 2014, we will be celebrating an Opening Mass for students and staff only on Monday 17 February at 9.00am at St Patrick’s Basilica. Please be assured that

we will resume our normal practice from

Please note that the Year 10 Information

next year.

Night is conducted in early Term 2 and incorporates subject selection for upper

Parent Information Evenings I strongly encourage all families to attend

school and career guidance.

the forthcoming Parent Information

Message from the Director

Evenings that are clearly indicated on

Accompanying this newsletter is a

the College Calendar. These evenings

letter to the parents and caregivers of

provide an opportunity for expectations

all students in Catholic schools in WA

to be clarified and goals to be set for the

from the Executive Director of Catholic

coming year.

Education WA, Dr Tim McDonald.

Year 11

It discusses the current status and

Monday 10 February at 6.00pm

aspirations of Catholic education in this

Year 12

state whilst welcoming everyone to a new

Monday 10 February at 7.15pm

school year. The letter can be downloaded

Year 8

here – please take the time to read it.

Wednesday 12 February at 6.00pm Year 9

Mr Shaun Kenny

Wednesday 12 February at 7.15pm

Principal

Year 7 Tuesday 25 February at 6.00pm followed by wine and cheese at 7.15pm.

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Calendar Week 1 Term 1 2014

College Information Canteen Can you spare a few hours on one day? Please consider volunteering in the ‘world’s greatest canteen’. Please call Jenny or Karen in the Canteen on 9430 2046 for more information.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is necessary.

In the Newsroom this week You can keep up to date with CBC Fremantle news by subscribing to the Newsroom RSS feed. Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

4 February

Week 2 Monday 10 February Year 11/12 Parent Info Evening Year 11 - 6.00pm Year 12 - 7.15pm Wednesday 12 February Year 8/9 Parent Info Evening Year 8 - 6.00pm Year 9 - 7.15pm Thursday 13 February National Apology Day Friday 14 February Year 13 Breakfast Saturday 15 February Hale Swimming Time Trial 3pm

Put these dates in your diary...

2013 Academic Results Congratulations to the Class of 2013, their parents and teachers on the fine academic results managed by our

Tuesday 25 February Year 7 Parent Information Evening and Wine and Cheese Night

students.

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3 February

Year 7’s First Day Year 7 boys were welcomed to CBC Fremantle with a guard of honour of Year 12 young men in the College’s

Thursday 27 March CBC Fremantle Melbourne Football Tour Fundraiser - Premiere of Noah 7pm at Hoyts Garden City Tickets $25 available from Mr Adrian Correia Email adrianc@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au for more information

gymnasium on the first day of the school year.

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From the Vice Principal It gives me great pleasure to report to you

on the lessons he learned during his time

letter welcoming them to the Community,

that your sons have all excelled in the first

at CBC. Staff and students then shared

and committing to support them as they

few days of the school year, albeit with

House luncheons (more like banquets!),

begin their journey.

one or two boys feeling some anxiety, and

where the breaking of bread together was

about a dozen still needing a visit to the

very symbolic in representing the shared

Tuesday saw the entire College come

barber.

leadership of the College.

together for an assembly, and by Period 2 another academic year was in full flight.

Last Friday we began the day with a

Monday saw the arrival of our Year 7

I have included in this newsletter on

College Mass for the staff and Year 12

cohort, always a very emotional occasion

the following pages an article I wrote

student leaders. Our staggered start to

where the senior class provide a guard of

last year about the boys’ uniform and

the year has been a feature of our College

honour for the newest members of our

grooming, and where it fits on the

for several years now, and its intention

College. Parents joined in the applause as

journey from boy to gentleman. The key

is to induct the senior cohort into the

‘today’s boys’ proudly marched into the

message is commitment; an attribute

role of student leadership before their

Gymnasium. The day was spent initially

I’m sure you will all agree is integral to

peers begin. After Mass, our gentlemen

orientating the boys around lockers,

leading a full and contented life. It should

enjoyed listening to CBC Old Boy John

classrooms and timetables, and later they

be emphasised that overwhelmingly

Hughes speak to them about his life’s

began their formal lessons. Each Year 12

most boys and their parents have this

journey, and the importance he placed

boy presented a Year 7 Mentor Mate a

right from the first day. A few boys

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have indicated that their haircuts are

and you should let us know of any issue,

Above left: Year 12s welcome the Class of 2019

programmed for this week. Can I please

positive or of concern, as soon as it arises.

Above centre: Mentor Mates help out the Year 7s on

ask that you ensure your son fulfils all his

The next few weeks there are several

obligations with regards to his uniform

Parent Information Evenings for Years

and grooming as soon as practicable

7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 and I encourage all

(there have been a few uniform supply

parents to make the time to attend, and

issues I am aware of). Heads of House

look forward to seeing you there, if not

and Mr Ryan will be assisting me in

before.

the first day Above right: College Vice Captain Nick Menegola leads the prayer at the first whole school assembly for 2014

checking this important element of what makes our College special, and from next

Mr Domenic Burgio

week will contact you directly if your son

Vice Principal

still needs some work on his presentation.

I am anticipating few, if any, contacts will be necessary.

Once again I commit to you personally, and on behalf of our staff, that CBC Fremantle treats all its boys as our own,

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Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen Our tag line, Today’s boys…tomorrow’s

also raised the issue of College rules, and

spell ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’,

gentlemen, is much more than a

where they fit in the boys’ understanding.

or recite the second verse of Advance

marketing tool. At CBC Fremantle, it

At first glance, most boys take a very

Australia Fair. Students and parents are

encapsulates the journey we wish for all

superficial view of the College rules.

asked simply to commit to the Code of

our boys during these important years at

Common responses are that rules exists

Conduct, which challenges boys to keep

our College. This is a time when we hope

to be enforced, to maintain standards, for

their hair cut according to CBC standards,

that the boys’ journey of faith, physical

the reputation and image of the College

their top button done up, their shirt

growth, intelligence, conscience, values

etc. They are quite surprised when I

tucked in, their phones tucked away, and

and hope are built on the common values

inform them that the rules exist only

stay out of the shops before and after

we share as parents and teachers.

to help them on the journey to being a

school. These are not hurdles requiring

gentleman, and that any other benefit

superhuman strength to overcome, they

derived is a bonus.

are very simple tests of commitment, and

In recent weeks, I have had the pleasure of interviewing prospective students and

boys who can’t get them right are not

their families, and Year 10 boys choosing

Key attributes of being a gentleman

well-placed to face the challenges

a course for Years 11 and 12. Central in

include resilience and commitment.

of adulthood.

these conversations has been the concept

As a College, we place in front of the boys

of the journey, where they think they are,

a few very small humps to test and build

One of my all-time favorite moments in

how far have they come, and where do

their resilience and commitment. No-one

my career was listening to CBC’s previous

they think they would like to be. I have

is asked to run a sub one minute 400m,

Vice Principal, Mr O’Neill, dealing with CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 1 Term 1

“Our boys are our greatest asset. They remain so because overwhelmingly they believe in the purpose of the rules on the journey they are undertaking at our College.”

an angry parent on the phone in his

but in the respect they are shown by

office. The parent’s son had been given

the boys when they accept and follow

a detention for not getting their hair cut

them, especially when they would

in a timely fashion. The father was railing

rather do it otherwise. Our boys are our

against the rule and the detention.

greatest asset. They remain so because

At one point he said, “Mr O’Neill, why

overwhelmingly they believe in the

are you making such a big deal over such

purpose of the rules on the journey they

a small issue!” At this point Mr O’Neill

are undertaking at our College. I thank

sighed, and agreed with the parent. I was

all of the parents for their support with

dismayed when it sounded like a back-

regard our College Code of Conduct as

down on Mr O’Neill’s part, but remember

we support “today’s boy’s…tomorrow’s

so vividly his response: “You’re right, it is

gentlemen.”

such a small issue ... so why can’t you and your son get it right?”

Mr Domenic Burgio Vice Principal

College rules have a purpose. They are a shared set of values between the adult members of the educational partnership.

Their strength is not in the enforcement, CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 1 Term 1

2014 Laptop Rollout The ICT staff at CBC were extremely busy

efficient support structure to ensure the

to answer any questions you may have

during the summer break. More than

smooth operation of the 1:1 programme.

regarding the laptops and ICT in general.

1,500 laptops were handled, either to

Repair costs due to accidental damage

return them to Leasing Companies or

have been greatly reduced and warranty

In the interim, I suggest the following as a

prepare them for the 2014 College year.

coverage has been extended to allow

way of maximising the benefits provided

This is by far the largest turn-over of

maximum protection from any unforseen

by a school laptop:

laptops at CBC and the fantastic work

occurrences. Your son should be

done by Mr Barron, Mr Byrd and

confident that, when an issue arises,

Mrs Gaffney meant that the whole

by visiting the Laptop Centre, he will be

process was completed without any

given first class service and his access to

major issues. We were also fortunate to

technology will not be disrupted.

be ably assisted by some students who worked on a casual basis to assist staff.

• The laptop should be charged each night at home. The laptop charger is to remain at home • The laptop must travel to and from school inside the carry case provided.

The Year 7 boys gleefully accepted their new Acer laptops on Monday and should

This case must be inside the College backpack.

We now have just under 800 devices used

now be using them as part of their

by our students around the campus and,

educational programme at CBC. Later

should be backed up to an external

through negotiations with laptop vendors,

in Term 1 there will be a Year 7 Parent

hard drive on a nightly basis to protect

we have been able to secure a very

Information Evening and I will be happy

school work

• The “Documents” folder of the laptop

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• Your son should use his laptop in a

influence at home. The staff at CBC also

education in the 21st Century. In addition,

high traffic area at home (dining room,

have to monitor and moderate the use

please contact me if you have any

family room) so the screen can be

of laptops in the classroom to ensure

questions or concerns about any matters

visible to parents. No closed bedroom

the educational benefits of technology

relating to ICT at the College.

doors!

is maximised. Your son’s education is the

• Printers can be installed on the laptop.

bond that we share and as such we need

Mr John Rear

If there are issues, please have your

to work together to allow him to attain

Head of ICT

son provide the install DVD/files to our

his own personal excellence. This can be

staff in the Laptop Centre. Note: Some

achieved by communication between all

printers may not be compatible with

parties – parents, teachers and your son.

the laptop.

During 2014 there will be several opportunities to visit the College to

For all parents, the laptop at home

gather more information regarding ICT

will provide challenges – as do mobile

at school and home. ICT week, Parent

phones, gaming consoles and other

Information Sessions, Open Day and

similar devices. The fact that they are

Parent/Teacher/Student interviews all

so engaging can mean they become a

offer access to staff to gain a better

distraction and sometimes a disruptive

insight into Technology and its role in

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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.

Willetton Catholic Parish Religious Education Classes Religious Education classes in the Willetton Catholic Parish are held on Tuesday afternoons between 4pm and 5pm for children from Years 1 to 6. Classes commence on Tuesday 18 February at 4pm at the Sts John and Paul Parish Centre, Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton.

Enrolment forms are available at the John Paul Parish Office and the church foyer (Pinetree Gully Road, Willetton) and also on the website www.johnpaulwilletton.org.au.

If you are interested in joining the Parish for the Sacraments, please be advised that there will be a Sacrament Information and Formation meeting for parents on Monday 24 February at 7.00pm in the church, and Sacrament Enrolment weekend will be on 1/2 March and 8/9 March at the 9.00am, 6.30pm and 10.30pm masses. Enrolment forms will be available on the day.

Confirmation in the Parish will be held on the weekend of 2/3 August. For enquiries please phone Parish Office on 9332 5992 or contact Mildred Rego on 9450 4573 after hours.

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Academic Task Force Weekend Help Classes with Academic Task Force available for students in Years 7 -12. Classes start Saturday 15 February at Rossmoyne SHS and Churchlands SHS and Sunday 16th February at Perth Modern School. Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com.

Master Classes with Academic Task Force open to Year 11 & 12 students who would like to achieve maximum marks at school and in their exams. Subject specialist teaching by the WACE experts including Dr OT Lee and Dr Sarath Chandran. Classes available in Applecross and Subiaco. Term 1 starts week commencing 9 February. Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com.

Experienced Math and Science Tutor Can tutor in all math and science subjects from Year 7 onwards Please call Andrew Shellabear 0406643221 for more details.

Hot Shots Tennis Lessons Pop Tennis Melville is commencing with children’s tennis lessons Monday 10 February.

All ages and abilities are welcome Call 0433 340 646 or email glen@poptennis.com.au

Play Auskick and AFL Footy East Fremantle Power JFC Registration Day Sunday 16 February 10am to 1pm at Henry Jeffery Oval, corner Wauhop St and Preston Point Road, East Fremantle Or register online: www.eastfreopower.com.au – Registration tab Enquiries to Travis French 0417 978 983 or Janet Duncan 0418 907 000

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Murdoch T20 Blast Centre Free Come and Try Day on 17 February with live DJ and player appearances.

Age Group 1: 8-12 year old boys and girls Age Group 2: 13-15 year old Boys and Girls When: Monday evenings Where: Murdoch University Sports Ground Time: 4:30pm – 5:45pm Played: in teams of eight so get a few mates together and get involved!

To register visit T20Blast.com.au and sign up for the Murdoch T20 Blast Centre or come down on 17 February to try it out!

For more information email WACA Development Officer Greg Turner on greg.turner@waca.com.au.

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