College Newsletter Week 1 Term 2 Friday 2 May 2014
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 1 Term 2
Front page: The CBC Fremantle Gallipoli Tour took place over the recent school holidays. Photo by Keane Bourke (Year 10). Read more in the Newsroom.
From the Principal The Royal Commission As the first of the two weeks of hearings in Perth by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse draws to a close, it would be impossible for anyone not to be moved by the submissions that have been heard. The Commission is a good and powerful instrument which it is hoped will provide meaningful acknowledgement and support for the victims.
All people hope that the work of the Commission helps to facilitate justice, peace and healing for the victims of abuse. It is also hoped that it will provide further reassurances about the many measures that are now in place to ensure the safety of all children today and into the future.
Anzac Day Service Although Anzac Day occurred during
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the recent school holidays, our first act
by Dr Tim McDonald, Director of Catholic
upon returning for the new term was
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Education, and intended for the parents
to conduct our College ceremony on
51 Ellen Street
of all students in Catholic schools. I would
Tuesday morning. The poignancy of such
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particularly draw your attention to the
an occasion is always apparent and was
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prayer vigil and the counselling support
embellished this year by an address from
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which are offered therein.
Captain Angela Bond, who is an officer in
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the Royal Australian Navy as well as being
freedoms that we often take for granted.
admirable personal qualities. Jordan now
a parent at the College.
As is so often emphasised as part of
progresses to the National finals to be
any commemorative ceremony, we
held in Tamworth, NSW.
The value of the qualities of service
must never forget the real cost of our
and sacrifice in our society were clearly
contemporary lifestyles.
emphasised for all of those present.
Mr Shaun Kenny Principal
As a faith community, we have the
Student Achievement
quintessential model for these qualities
After progressing through a number of
in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
qualifying phases, two of our Year 12
Inspired by this modelling, we are each
students were recently involved in the
called to lives which are characterised by
Lions Youth of the Year state finals. At
a preferential option for those who are
the conclusion of these finals, Damon
marginalised or suffering injustice.
Sutton was recognised as the outstanding
The servicemen and women of all
public speaker and Jordan Green was
countries are remembered as part
awarded the title of Lions Youth of the
Above: Anzac Day ceremony at CBC Fremantle;
of our Anzac commemoration. We
Year for Western Australia. Gaining the
watching the raising of the flag during The Last Post
acknowledge the sacrifices made
two major awards is an outstanding
by each of them in the interests of
achievement by these young men and
ensuring that current generations enjoy
provides appropriate recognition of their
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Achievements
Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.
Lions Youth of the Year Final
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1 May
Congratulations to Jordan Green and
The Anzac legend lives on
finalists in the Lions Youth of the Year
Late in the night on 12 April, 30 CBC students and
Damon Sutton who were two of six Quest State Final.
three teachers flew out of Perth airport, destined for Istanbul, Turkey. After one night’s rest, we arrived in
There were two awards on offer –
Ecabat, the closest major town to Gallipoli.
Best Public Speaker and the overall
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Youth of the Year. After a very long day, Damon Sutton was announced Best Public Speaker and Jordan Green the overall winner – a CBC clean sweep! Congratulations also to Mrs Andrea Fitzpatrick, who coached the boys through the competition. Jordan is competing in the nationals in Tamworth this weekend.
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Calendar Week 2 Term 2 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.
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Monday 5 May Edmund Rice Day Mass 9.00am St Patrick’s Basilica Wednesday 7 May Year 7/8 Lightning Carnival Year 11 ODE Camp -1 Year 10 Subject Selection Parent Information Evening 6.00pm Thursday 8 May Year 11 ODE Camp -1 Year 10 Careers Day Friday 9 May Mothers’ Day Liturgy 8.00am Year 10 Careers Day
It’s time to start training for the Chevron City to Surf, which is on 31 August. Join in a training schedule with members of your CBC community to encourage your commitment
Put these dates in your diary...
to this fantastic event and raise your fitness level. Beginners training group: Tuesday and Thursday at 4.40pm All levels: Wednesday 5.30am, Friday 5.15am and Sunday 6.30am Everyone welcome! All enquiries can be directed to Sally Northeast at
Monday 12 May College Mentor and student photo day 1, 2 and 3 July Lord of the Flies College Drama production Tickets on sale soon
sallyn@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.
Important notice regarding student absences from the College Student Services require student absences to be notified by 9.00am by either emailing absentee@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephoning 9430 2007. Mrs Jennifer Giancaspro is Secretary of Student Services and can be contacted at students@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au. Mrs Violet Gohr is no longer working at CBC Fremantle and any emails sent to her direct address will not be received by CBC. Please ensure you use the correct address when contacting the College.
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Edmund Rice Day CBC Fremantle will celebrate Edmund
The Festival will commence at 12 noon,
The cost of the day will be $10.00 per
Rice Day this Monday 5 May (Week 2 of
and consist of a number of activities/
student. This will be collected in Mentor
Term 2). This is a significant day on the
stalls, organised and coordinated by
Group. Some of this money will be
College calendar, focussing on the life of
the respective Mentor Groups, that will
directed towards the Edmund Rice Camp
Blessed Edmund Rice and the tradition of
sell food or drinks, organise raffles and
programme that provides opportunities
Christian Brothers’ education, both at our
competitions and provide other fun
for children and support for families, and
College and throughout the world.
activities that add to the celebration of
the rest provides working capital for the
this special day.
hire of the various stalls and activities. In
This year, the boys will begin the day at
this way, all the money spent on the day
8.45am with Mentor Period and then the
This year will feature sumo suit wrestling,
whole College will gather at St Patrick’s
a dunking machine, plate smashing, Zorb
Basilica to celebrate our Edmund Rice
soccer, various skills tests, pizza, burgers,
Each Mentor Group has finalised the
Mass. On returning to school, the boys
fish and chips, a food eating contest
organisation of their particular activity/
will have a recess break as normal.
(sure to be popular amongst the boys!),
stall and will be advised of the specific
Following this, whilst each Mentor Group
raffles, slushies, ice-cream, a sausage
details by their respective Mentor
begins preparation for the Edmund Rice
sizzle and many other activities. The day
Teacher. On the day itself, the boys will
Festival, the rest of the College will be
will conclude with an assembly in the
be asked to bring along plenty of money
entertained in the Gymnasium with music
Gymnasium, from where the students will
in order to fully participate in purchasing
performed by a band of Old Boys.
be dismissed at 2:30pm.
food, drinks, events and raffles.
can be directed into charitable causes.
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CBC Fremantle invites all mums to join us for a
This fun day allows our boys to gather as a community and reflect on our Edmund Rice tradition. All proceeds made on the day will provide some valuable funds for the various Edmund Rice Ministries throughout Western Australia. Mr Domenic Burgio Vice Principal
Mothers’ Day Morning Tea on Friday 9 May 2014 at 8am in the College Gymnasium. The celebration will commence with a Liturgy p romptly at 8am followed by morning tea. All guests are asked to be seated by 7.50am to avoid interrupting this special service. The morning will conclude at approximately 9.30am. Boys will attend the liturgy with their mothers. RSVP by 6 May is vital for catering. Register online a t the College website by clicking
Above: Edmund Rice Day 2013
on the M others’ Day Morning Tea Quick Link.
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Grooming and commitment Today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen
the concept of the journey, where they
Key attributes of being a gentleman
think they are, how far have they come,
include resilience and commitment. As
Our tag line Today’s boys…tomorrow’s
and where they think they would like to
a College, we place in front of the boys
gentlemen is much more than a
be. I have also raised the issue of College
a few very small humps to test and build
marketing tool. At CBC Fremantle, it
rules, and where they fit in the boys’
their resilience and commitment. No-one
encapsulates the journey we wish for all
understanding.
is asked to run a sub one minute 400m, spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,
our boys during these important years at our College. This is a time when we hope
At first glance, most boys take a very
or recite the second verse of Advance
that the boys’ journey of faith, physical
superficial view of the College rules.
Australia Fair. Students and parents are
growth, intelligence, conscience, values
Common responses are that rules exist
asked simply to commit to the Code of
and hope are built on the common values
to be enforced, to maintain standards,
Conduct, which challenges boys to keep
we share as parents and teachers.
and for the reputation and image of the
their hair cut according to CBC standards,
College. They are quite surprised when
their top button done up, their shirt
I am always speaking to the boys,
I inform them that the rules exist only
tucked in, their phones tucked away, and
especially our newest members, about
to help them on the journey to being a
stay out of the shops before and after
their understanding of our College.
gentleman, and that any other benefit
school. These are not hurdles requiring
Central in these conversations has been
derived is a bonus.
superhuman strength to overcome, they
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“You’re right, it is such a small issue … so why can’t you and your son get it right?”
are very simple tests of commitment,
Mr O’Neill’s part, but remember so vividly
Next term Winter Uniform becomes de
and boys who can’t get them right are
his response, “You’re right, it is such a
rigueur. Grooming, particularly hair,
not well-placed to face the challenges of
small issue … so why can’t you and your
needs to be cut to College standards,
adulthood.
son get it right?”
and top buttons and wearing of blazers require attention. Please use the holiday
One of my all-time favourite moments
College rules have a purpose. They are a
period to ensure that the commitment
in my career was listening to Mr Darren
shared set of values between the adult
you have made as parents, and your son
O’Neill dealing with an angry parent
members of the educational partnership.
has made as a student, are reinforced
on the phone in his office. The parent’s
Their strength is not in the enforcement,
and help him organise himself to be well
son had been given a detention for not
but in the respect they are shown by
prepared for Term 2.
getting his hair cut in a timely fashion.
the boys when they accept and follow
The father was railing against the rule and
them, especially when they would
I thank all of the parents for their support
the detention. At one point he asked, “Mr
rather do it otherwise. Our boys are our
with regard our College Code of Conduct
O’Neill, why are you making such a big
greatest asset. They remain so because
as we encourage “Today’s boy’s…
deal over such a small issue?”
overwhelmingly they believe in the
tomorrow’s gentlemen.”
At this point Mr O’Neill sighed, and
purpose of the rules on the journey they
agreed with the parent. I was dismayed
are undertaking at our College.
when it sounded like a back-down on
Mr Domenic Burgio Vice Principal
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Lightning Carnival on 7 May All Year 7 and 8 students have chosen
Dress
Please note: socks can be CBC footy, club
to play either football, soccer, hockey or
Full PE uniform including tracksuit and
or CBC PE. Boots are optional.
rugby union for the upcoming Associated
hat.
Catholic Colleges Lightning Carnivals.
Predominately white jogging shoes and
Venues
College bags only.
Football: McGillivray Oval
The day involves playing against students
White PE shirt – no coloured House
(UWA Sports Park)
from other Catholic schools from around
shirts.
Soccer: Alderbury Reserve
Western Australia. The focus of the day is
Raincoat if weather is inclement .
(NE Perry Lakes)
on participation and good sportsmanship
Hockey: McGillivray Oval
and not the score.
Food
(UWA Sports Park)
Students to bring their own food and
Rugby: Brittania Oval (Leederville)
The details for the day follows:
drinks for the day. If you have any questions regarding the
Date
Equipment
above information please email
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Football: mouth guard, boots, socks
jasonm@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or call
Time
Soccer: shin pads (optional but
me on 9430 2010.
Students meet in the gym at 8.45am
recommended), boots, socks
First fixture at 10.30
Hockey: shin pads (optional but
Mr Jason Matthews
Return to College by approximately 3pm
recommended), boots, socks, stick
Coordinator of Sport
Travel
Rugby: mouthguard, boots, socks
College and hire buses. CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 1 Term 2
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.
Tennis Coaching @ The Melville Tennis Centre All ages and abilities are welcome, classes all year round & holidays. Call Glen 0433 340 646 or email glen@poptennis.com.au for information.
NEW Diocesan Youth Music Team – seeking musicians & singers. Are you a young person passionate about playing or singing and passionate about your faith? Keen to work with new musicians and singers? The Catholic Youth Ministry office is seeking musicians and singers to form two Diocesan Youth Music teams to be able to lead music at a variety of youth events throughout the year. This will include playing at teens and young adults rally nights, retreat weekends and other selected youth events throughout the year. Instrumentalists will include: keyboards, guitar, bass guitar and drums. Other instrumentalists are encouraged to join too. Musicians and singers must be 16 years old or older. Contact CYM to arrange an audition before 30 April by email: admin@cym.com.au , call 9422 7912 or send a Facebook message.
Catholic musician - Steve Angrisano Perth tour Two years ago, Steve Angrisano came to Perth for the first time and led an amazing night for more than 400 young people. Last year he was featured in Melbourne at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, leading over 3,000 young people in music, prayer and praise. Steve returns in 2014 to Perth: Saturday 24 May Saturday at 7-9pm – Youth rally with Steve Angrisano and Bishop Sproxton – Tickets $10 each. (All ages event) Venue: Aranmore Catholic College, 41 Franklin Street, Leederville. Sunday 25 May at 2-4pm – Music workshop – Tickets $15 each. Venue: TBC Monday 24 May at 7-9pm – Youth leaders and RE teachers’ workshop – Tickets $15 each. Venue: TBC Sessions will sell out fast so purchase your tickets early. To purchase tickets or for more information: www.cym.com.au or 9422 7912.
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St Michael’s School Bassendean celebrates centenary St. Michael’s School, Bassendean, cordially invites past students and staff to a celebration of 100 years of growing in faith and knowledge, to be held on Saturday 24 May 2014 commencing at 11am. Celebrations start with Mass officiated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at St. Joseph’s Church, Hamilton Street, Bassendean. A shared Agape meal and the opportunity to view classrooms and displays will follow Mass. RSVP by 9 May by calling 6278 9888 or email admin@stmichaelsbass.wa.edu.au St. Michael’s School 4 James Street, Bassendean WA 6054
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