CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 1 Term 4

College Newsletter Week 1 Term 4 Friday 16 October 2015

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Cover: On their final day, Year 12s leave the College gymnasium through a Year 7 Guard of Honour. More photos can be found in the Newsroom.

From the Vice Principal In Mr Kenny’s absence, I welcome everyone in our community to Advent Term 4, a term that flies by quickly, and also sees a changing of the guard in student leadership. Mr Kenny is currently at a conference in Johannesburg. This conference, which he is attending with Mr Correia, is looking at ways schools can expand their involvement with the Edmund Rice Beyond Borders initiative that Mr Kenny wrote about when he visited Kenya last year. It will be followed by a Principal’s Conference in Kolkata in 2016.

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concern. Shaun shows judicious judgement

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in refraining from some of those pursuits, but never thinks twice about his

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involvement with EREA initiatives. The dedication and motivation our Principal shows in embracing the work and legacy of the Brothers outside the comfort of the College campus is outstanding. A truly authentic Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition must always seek ways to bring the reality of those less fortunate into the lives of those more fortunate, so as to effect the changes needed to make this a more just world.

I have just been watching the Graduation video that is traditionally shown at the final ceremony for Year 12s in October.

It is always a melancholy task, especially when one reflects on just how quickly the time has gone by. When one gets to my age, time seems more precious, and

the big questions weigh heavily. Where

members of a policy-making ingroup, the

two year old to the park is as important

did I succeed? Where did I fail? Did I do

greater the danger that independent

as a commitment to sign a $700,000

enough? What is my legacy? Interestingly

critical thinking will be replaced by

mortgage. It is even nobler when you reach

these are questions I put to the Year 12

groupthink, which is likely to result in

on the commitment when others are not,

cohort at the beginning of each year,

irrational and dehumanizing actions

or telling you it is not important to do so.

and more often than not, they respond

directed against outgroups.” Luckily for the

positively. In writing this article, one thing

world, JFK remained the calmest man in

At CBC, I would like to see the word ‘rules’

that was very evident when watching

the room, and a nuclear war was averted.

disappear over time, to be replaced

the video was the changes in fashion and

Groupthink, or normative conformity, can

with ‘agreed commitments’. When

style, especially with the boys’ hairstyles.

be a danger to our sons and daughters,

you, as a parent, support these agreed

Most boys still conform to the ‘CBC

where their need to fit in can sometimes

commitments, be they as petty as a haircut

haircut guidelines’ but this year I found

override common sense, and the values

or the colour of your son’s sports shoes,

the resistance to self-managing the

parents have spent years immersing their

or as important as respecting others and

commitments the boys and their parents

children in may be tossed out in a split

doing one’s best, you build a strength and

made at enrolment to be a little higher

second.

resilience in your son, and as a result build

than usual. The haircuts in themselves are

his capacity to think as an individual, and

not the real reason for me writing these

These are only my humble opinions, and

base his actions on the conscience he has

few words, rather trying to work out the

I’m sure many dedicated, and erudite

developed primarily with your guidance,

underlying reason for boys needing to

readers can pick holes in many of my

with a little support from the College.

have a haircut that is seen by their peers

‘world according to Dom’ missives, but

This is the best insurance we can have as

as acceptable, or cool, and how that end

I do know that CBC Fremantle does try

parents for the future safety and positive

trumps the value of their word.

and be counter-cultural, and many of the

development of our sons. My wish for

messages the boys get here, they will

all your boys is that they remain true to

not get anywhere else. If our message

their commitments, avoid the danger of

from Yale University, published an

resonates with yours, and I assume it

Groupthink, and remain the calmest man

influential book on ‘groupthink’. He based

does, we are all best served when ALL the

in the room.

his research on the Bay of Pigs invasion,

commitments you and the boys make are

where all the Generals and Admirals in the

In 1972 Irving Janis, a research psychologist

fulfilled, and even better served when

Mr Domenic Burgio

planning room started feeding off each

they are fulfilled without being asked.

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other, and invasion of Cuba was imminent.

As an adult, I’m sure you cannot prioritise

He states in his book, “The more amiability

your commitments, each should have

and esprit de corps there is among the

equal worth. A commitment to take your

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Year 9 Rite Journey Week Important Notice for Year 9 Parents 2015 Year 9 Parents are invited to attend an information evening on The Rite Journey Week on Tuesday 20 October at 6.30pm in the Arts Learning Area.

The briefing is essential for parents of Year 9 boys prior to the challenges of The Rite Journey Week, and includes details of specific equipment and preparation for camping.

Please RSVP at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on Events under Quick Links.

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Achievements

College Calendar

Congratulations to Samuel McPhail (Year 9), who competed in the

CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking

2015 State Target Championships with a PB of 1193, winning the gold

on the Quick Link on the home page of the website. You

medal for his division. This year Sam has won the gold medal for the

can also subscribe for the Calendar to synch on your iCal

State Field Championships, silver in the State Indoor Championships,

or Outlook by clicking the link at the top right of the

and bronze in the National Indoor Championships.

Calendar page.

Sam Rivers (Year 10) was selected to play in the Western

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

Australian Under 17s state cricket team that played in that national championships in Brisbane over the holidays. Although WA defeated the hosts in Round 2, with Sam taking 3 wickets for 42, Queensland

Friday 23 October

ended the competition by claiming the title for the first time in

Year 12 Graduation Mass and Ceremony

20 years.

Ammon Keogh (Year 7) had a fantastic result at the BMX State Titles 2015, receiving first place for 13 Boys division. Ammon now has the

Sunday 25 October Awards Evening

honour of holding the plate 1WA. You can watch Ammon’s exciting final race on YouTube here.

Tuesday 27 October Visual Art Exhibition

Wednesday 11 November 2016 Prefect Inauguration

Sam Rivers with his WACA U17s cap for representing WA

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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.

14 October

Class of 2010 5 Reunion The Class of 2010 felt like they had barely hung up the green blazer when they returned for their five year reunion on Saturday 10 October.

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9 October

Last day for Year 12s The last day of Term 3 for Year 12s highlighted their CBC journey as they left their final assembly at their College.

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23 September

Over 60s’ Morning Tea CBC Old Boys who left the school prior to 1973 were welcomed back to their old school for a special Over 60s’ morning tea in the College staffroom.

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17 September

ACC Aths squad put in team effort CBC Athletics team finished fourth overall in the ACC A Division Athletics Carnival at Challenge Stadium on Wednesday.

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11 September

Becoming a gentleman The Year 11 cohort gathered at the East Fremantle Football Club grounds for a day of spiritual development and reflection about the men we want to be.

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11 September

New residents in the Science Lab The Science department has adopted three petite rodents with a view of learning more about their habits and lifecycle.

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Canberra Tour 2016 There are still some places available for students to participate in the AEP/HASS Canberra Tour 2016. If you missed the information evening during Week 7 and would like to find out more, please contact Mr Andre Leicester at andrel@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au The tour is available for AEP students and senior HASS students in 2016. If you wish for your son to participate please submit a nomination form to Mr Leicester as soon as possible. Nomination forms can be collected from the Maths office or they can be emailed to you on request.

The purpose of the tour is to expose these bright young minds to the many accomplishments that our society has achieved in the areas of academics, the arts, sports, science and social justice.

While in Canberra, the boys will visit a variety of institutions and landmarks that will provide the evidence of our nation’s great accomplishments, all of which have stemmed from the pursuit of excellence.

The tour will run for five days during the first week of the April school holidays in 2016, leaving on Monday 11 April and returning on Friday 15 April.

Mr Andre Leicester Academic Excellence Coordinator

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Canberra Tour 2016 Proposed Itinerary Monday 11 April

Thursday 14 April

• Departing 4.30pm and arriving in Canberra at 10.40pm

• Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House,

local time.

offering a unique insight into Australia’s history • Government House

Tuesday 12 April

• Parliament House on Capital Hill,

• National Museum, to experience a fresh and exciting

• Powerkart raceway

approach to Australia’s history, cultures and environment.

• Telstra Tower to enjoy the night views of Canberra.

• High Court of Australia – guided overview of the history, role and powers of the High Court • Australian National Gallery • Australian Institute of Sport – guided tour of the world standard sports training and competition facilities.

Friday 15 April • Australian War Memorial – Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour, Aeroplane Hall and War Museum.

• 5pm flight back to Perth.

Wednesday 13 April • CSIRO Discovery Centre • Royal Australian Mint • National Portrait Gallery • Shopping, followed by a movie at the local cinema.

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Football boots booty

By Paul Jardine-Clarke When you get asked to support a cause for the disadvantaged, there really is no option but to instantly get behind it. Thus, when Mrs Emslie asked the Year 11 trial Prefects for a coordinator for the Edmund Rice Centre’s Football Boot Appeal, I couldn’t say no.

With the support of Miss Bowran, in three weeks we collected 42 pair of football boots for children of all ages. This effort by the students has been greater than what I ever could have expected, and it goes without saying that the kindness of the CBC gentleman was truly on display.

The Edmund Rice Centre in Mirrabooka holds sporting events for the children there every weekend, with the kind support of many sporting associations, including the West Coast Eagles, who run football activities. The Eagles also supplied jerseys, shorts and socks for the children to play in. The assistance from organisations like the Eagles made it clear to me that this was a cause worth supporting, and that we could make these disadvantaged children feel all the more special.

What has overjoyed me the most about the support from the CBC community is the quality of the boots that were donated. They were not just drapes of leather with muddy streaks and torn shoe laces. They were all well-kept boots that were of the best possible quality for second hand property; some were even brand new. It is truly humbling to have received such wonderful support to this cause. It is important that we also thank Palmyra Demons JFC, who sourced and donated a large number of boots. Their support really drove this whole campaign.

Lastly, thank you to all the other CBC boys who donated their boots. Your support has not gone unnoticed, and you have made many young children feel like Brownlow medallists!

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Volunteers help Relay success Hudson Lillis, Anton La Macchia and Flynn Hamilton, all in Year 8, volunteered to assist Relay For Life Fremantle in raising more than $100,000 for Cancer Council WA. On the Friday night, Hudson and Flynn helped with the event, running errands, moving and sorting items, and were there bright and early on Saturday again helping with setup and continued throughout the day. Anton did an outstanding job as resident DJ and kept the crowd entertained with his amazing skills. In his few breaks, he was found filming the event or helping out in the information tent.

This was Relay for Life Fremantle’s second year. Next year the event will be combined with Rockingham will be known as Relay For Life South Metro.

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What CBC boys like about Term 4...

Sean Ball

Nicholas Dart

Caleb Nixon

Year 7

Year 7

Year 8

How do you feel this year has gone

How do you feel this year has gone

How do you feel this year has gone

so far?

so far?

so far?

Really good.

Good.

It’s been okay.

What was the highlight?

What was the highlight?

What was the highlight?

Edmund Rice Day.

Getting into Academic Excellence

Cricket carnival was fun. I made a couple

Lit & Media.

of new friends this year.

Year 8?

How do you feel about going into

How do you feel about going into

More the sport things like Outdoor Ed

Year 8?

Year 9?

and Sport Science.

All of the electives – Metalwork in

Looking forward to the holidays.

How do you feel about going into

particular.

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Owen Pratt

Ben Shales

Kennedy Sorrell

Year 7

Year 7

Year 11

How do you feel this year has gone

How do you feel this year has gone

How do you feel this year has gone

so far?

so far?

so far?

Been pretty good – big changes.

Good.

Pretty well. I think the changes we have made to the school have been

What was the highlight?

What was the highlight?

pretty good. The House Councillors got

Maybe the Athletics Carnival.

I enjoyed Edmund Rice Day, and the

together to see what we could improve.

sports carnivals and fundraisers.

How do you feel about going into

What was the highlight?

Year 8?

How do you feel about going into

Probably being able to choose my

Year 8?

electives, Outdoor Ed in particular.

Excited and a bit nervous.

The Aths Carnival – I really like sport.

How do you feel about going into Year 12?

Pretty excited.I think it will go quick.

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Alumni Recognition Awards Our graduates are the essence of what our College represents and shining examples of achievement.

The inaugural annual Old Boys’ Association Alumni Recognition Awards aim to showcase the highest accomplishments of our graduates.

Alumni, staff, students and the wider community are all invited to nominate Old Boys of the College who are making a real difference in the world.

For more information, visit www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au/view/ old-boys-association/alumni-awards

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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.

Embrace the Grace Youth Conference Embrace the Grace (ETG) is a must attend youth conference on 9 to 13 December in New Norcia for 16 to 30 year olds. At ETG you will explore faith and life’s greatest questions through dynamic talks, workshops, music, drama and prayer. There will also be a mini-Olympics plus a dinner dance. Be part of this annual conference and register now at cym.com.au/embracethegrace.

For general enquires contact Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) at admin@cym.com.au or 9422 7912. If you would like to help with a donation toward sponsorship to assist a young person to attend, please contact CYM.

Adaemic Task Force Want to improve your grades? Weekend help classes and Master Classes are available for students from Years 7 to 12; enrol through Academic Task Force.

Year 11 and 12 WACE and ATAR Master Classes – Available Sundays and after school. Teaching classes for students seeking higher achievement and mastery of their subjects and wanting to maximise their school and exam results.

Yr 11 & 12 WACE and ATAR Weekend HELP Classes – Various classes on Saturday and Sunday. Receive weekly help in your areas of need in your courses with experienced WACE and ATAR teachers. In the class you can ask questions about your school work and get one-on-one help to strengthen your understanding.

Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 Weekend HELP Classes – English, Maths Science classes on Saturday and Sunday. Experienced teachers work with students to build their skills and understanding in a small group environment.

Contact Academic Task Force on 9314 9500, email learn@academictaskforce.com.au and www.academictaskforce.com.au.

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Fundraising Quiz Night A Fundraising Quiz Night for Embrace the Grace Youth Conference will be held on Saturday 7 November at Disciples of Jesus, 67 Howe Street, Osborne Park at 7pm. Come along for a night of trivia, entertainment and the chance to win great prizes. All ages are encouraged to attend.

Tickets $20.00 each. Proceeds will subsidise registration fees to enable young people to attend Embrace the Grace.

For more information or to register visit cym.com.au/embracethegrace/fundraising-event, email admin@cym.com.au or call 9422 7912.

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Relationships Australia Courses A Parenting Tune Up for Fathers – Tuesday 20 October x 8 weeks at 22 Southport Street, West Leederville.

This course covers: Why Dads Matter To Kids; Developing a Healthy Parenting Style; Improving Family Communication and Closeness; Steering Your Children Through Stressful Stages; Disciplining the Kids Without Losing It; Balancing Life, Work and Family; Working as a Team (Partners’ Evening); Identifying and Implementing Change. For further information and to enrol please phone 6164 0200 or click here.

Fathering after Separation – Wednesday 21 October 6.30pm to 9.00pm at Lotteries House, Joondalup.

It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and the relationship break-up. This seminar, held in a male-only environment, suggests ways in which fathers can keep in touch with children, even if hindered by formal access arrangements.

For further information and to enrol please phone 6164 0200 or click here.

Making Stepfamilies Work – Wednesday 28 October x 6 weeks at 22 Southport Street, West Leederville.

Couples with children from previous relationships may need strategies. Strategies on communication, agreement on discipline – who spells out the rules and what the rules are – and on handling competing demands. It is just as important for couples to ensure that in a busy week there is time just for each other. For further information and to enrol please phone 6164 0200 or click here.

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