College Newsletter Week 2 Term 1 Friday 14 February 2014
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 2 Term 1
Front page: Class of 2013’s new Old Boys with members of the Old Boys’ Association at the Year 13 Breakfast – full story and more pictures in the Newsroom
From the Principal Settling In
considerations of moving from room
Although we are only two weeks into
to room, maintaining a locker and
this school year, it is remarkable to note
negotiating multiple teachers. In talking
how much activity is taking place and
to as many of them as possible, it is
how much routine has been established.
apparent that they are enjoying the
Students in the senior years are quickly
challenges before them and are excited
adjusting to the increased demands
by the new and different experiences they
of their new subjects and gaining an
are encountering.
appreciation of the urgency surrounding
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their quest to achieve personal excellence
There have been several reports from
while at school. Students in the middle
the parents of these boys about the
years are also coming to terms with
wonderful assistance that has been
new subjects and teachers while
provided to their sons by the senior
re-establishing their study routines.
students assigned to this role. It is always gratifying to hear such things because this
Perhaps the most significant adjustment
reinforces one of the primary objectives
is required of the new students to our
of our College – the development of good
school in Year 7. These boys have quickly
young men with an understanding of the
come to terms with the additional
value of serving others. Congratulations
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Above: Year 7 boys at their retreat last Friday. Visit the Newsroom for the story and more pictures.
to all of those senior boys who have
and subject selection focus and will be
greatly dependent upon the strength of
successfully and selflessly assisted
conducted in early second term.
this relationship.
others to feel an important part of our
Each evening has its own particular
community.
emphasis determined by the age of the
Open Day
students and the programmes they will
Please note an important change to the
Parent Information Evenings
be undertaking during that year. Despite
published school calendar. The College
It has been pleasing to note the large
these differences, one common theme is
Open Day will now be conducted on
number of parents at the recent Parent
the reinforcement of the critical nature
Monday 17 March – one day earlier than
Information Evenings for Years 8, 9, 11
of the relationship between the home
previously advertised. Classes will finish
and 12. It is very gratifying to see so many
and the school. CBC Fremantle has high
early at 1.05pm on that day in order
parents demonstrating their support
aspirations for each of the young men in
to facilitate our Open Day tours which
for the College and involvement in their
its care and encourages them to strive for
continue until 6.00pm. Many students will
sons’ progress through their attendance.
success within a framework of traditional
be involved as tour guides and activity
A reminder to parents of boys in Years 7
values and innovative practice. It does
leaders throughout that afternoon and
that an important Information Evening
this while always recognising parents as
early evening. Students not involved in
followed by Wine and Cheese in the
the primary educators of their children.
will be allowed to leave school at 1.05pm.
Cloisters will commence at 6.00pm
The degree to which our young men
on Tuesday, 25 February. The Year 10
enjoy their experience of school and the
Mr Shaun Kenny
Information Evening has a curriculum
extent of their achievement are often
Principal
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14 February
Class of 2013 returns The Class of 2013 were back at school for an early start on the morning of Valentine’s Day with the annual Year 13 breakfast. Read more... 11 February
Year 7 Retreat At the end of their first week, Year 7s gathered together at East Fremantle Football Oval for a day of immersion into the history, culture and ethos of their new College. Read more...
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Calendar Week 3 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.
Week 3 Monday 17 February MG&P1 College Opening Mass St Patrick’s Basilica Students & Staff Only Tuesday 18 February 1st XI Cricket pm 7.00pm INSTEP Launch, Scotch College Thursday 20 February Mass 8.15am (Morgan 1, 2, 3 & 4) CA:MG&P1 Academic/95 Club World Day of Social Justice Friday 21 February INSTEP Introduction Day (all day) Patrick House Fundraiser TRJ Opening Monument Hill 6.00pm
Put these dates in your diary... Tuesday 25 February Year 7 Parent Information Evening and Wine and Cheese Night 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
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Christian Service Programme
Ms Emily Bowran
Cross Country/Running
Mr Adrian Correia
Dancing
Mr Samantha Emslie
Debating
Ms Andrea Fitzpatrick Ms Marg Crommy
Drama
Mrs Rosalba Jeffreys
Economics Club
Mrs Andrea Fitzpatrick
Future Problem Solving Academic Extension
Mr Simon Schmidberger Mr Andre Leicester
Geography Club
Mrs Pauline van Lohuizen
Italian
Ms Angela Calanni Ms Rose Lenzo
Home Studies Centre
Ms Trevanna Cooper
Maths & Engineering Academic Excellence
Ms Marilyn Schmidt Mr Geoff Buss
Mathematics Club
Mr Barry Tognolini
of activities to help them achieve their goals, and an important
Metalwork Club
Mr Craig Jordan
part of the motivation to succeed is our co-curricular programme.
Music Programme
Mr Shane Mancuso
Robotics Club
Mr John Hortense
Co-curricular activities include a range of experiences that assist
Rugby Programme
Mr Don McNamee Mr Paul Woodhouse Ms Candice Brown
in the development of each boy’s potential. All students are
Co-Curricular At CBC Fremantle, our teachers understand how boys learn and provide educational experiences that challenge and extend them to achieve their personal excellence. Our students enjoy a range
requested to participate in House Sports, which are organised on a weekly basis, and encouraged to be involved in other
Science Club
Mrs Jennifer Lawlor Ms Meagan Curry Ms Petrina Brewer Dr A Holohan (Chemistry)
Sporting Programme
Mr Jason Matthews
Swimming
Mr John Rear
Tennis
Ms Lisa Tognolini Yr 7 Mr Barry Tognolini Yr8/9 Mr Joel Moss Snr Boys
Visual Art Extension
Ms Zoe Francis
This occurs in the College Library on Monday to Thursday. The
Weights Centre
Mr Jason Matthews
purpose is for the boys to do home studies, private study or silent
Woodwork Club
Mr Matthew Stockton
reading. It does not have any social purpose; the emphasis is on
Year 7 Homework Club
Mr Patrick Ryan
silent work. I-Pods & MP3 Players are not permitted. Teaching
1st XVIII Australian Rules Football
Mr Jason Matthews
and Library staff will be present to assist the boys with the
1st XI Cricket
Mr Zachary Preston
organisation of their Assignments and general support with study.
co-curricular activities. On the left is a list of the teacher in charge of each activity and a snapshot of the co-curricular programme timetable is on the next page.
The Home Studies Centre
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Co-Curricular Timetable Term 1 2014
8am start unless indicated otherwise
Lunch time 3.20pm - 4.20pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1st XV Training 7am Music Ministry
ACC Swimming Training (Wk 2-8) Big Band Fitness Club
Guitar Ensemble #1 TG Laser Cutting P&L Club Debating Economics
ACC Swimming Training (Wk 2-8) College Choir Writer’s Workshop
1st XVIII Training Guitar Ensemble #2
Computing Club Rm 207
Computing Club Rm 207
Computing Club Rm 207
Computing Club Rm 207
Computing Club Rm 207
Home Studies Centre Yr 7 Homework Club Science Club Drama Club Year 11/12 Sport Training Weights Centre Yr 11/12 Dancing (Wk 6, 8, 9) 1st XI Cricket Robotics Club
Home Studies Centre Yr 7 Homework Club Weights Centre Geography Club
Home Studies Centre Yr 7 Homework Club Jazz Orchestra Maths Club AEP Engineering Woodwork Club Metals & Engineering Weights Centre Visual Art Extension Economics
Home Studies Centre Yr 7 Homework Club Maths Club Weights Centre Italian Club Yr 12 Ensemble
Saturday Red Cross Soup Patrol
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Music Programme Preview It has been a very smooth start to the
Welcome to all of our new Year 7 students
and uniforms, with the meetings usually
Music Programme here at CBC for 2014.
who have joined the instrumental music
lasting approximately one hour.
By the end of Week 2, all students
programme. Your involvement in Music at
learning an instrument would have had
CBC is important and I encourage you all
The committee is looking for a parent
their first lesson with their teachers.
to play your best!
who can be our Treasurer for 2014. It
All the instrumental lesson times may be
would be greatly appreciated if a Year
viewed and printed out at any time, using
Lastly, our Music Parent Group is
7 or Year 8 parent could take up this
the MyClasses, ‘Music Student’ page. This
holding its first meeting for the year on
position on the MPG. All accounts are set
is accessed with your son’s school login at
Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm in the
up and there is not a lot of time needed.
ww.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au/myinternet
ALA (Arts Learning Area). Please enter the
Just tracking the ‘ins and outs’ at various
Please check with your sons and contact
College grounds off High Street to park
times during the year.
me if you are not included in the class.
your car. Mr Shane Mancuso
Our Jazz Orchestra, College Choir, Music
I would like to invite all of our new Year
Ministry, Big Band and Guitar Ensemble
7 Music parents to attend to hear more
No 1 have started rehearsing this year,
about the programme and the plans
and Guitar Ensemble No 2 will begin in
of the committee. We will be having
Week 3.
discussions on the 2014 Music camp
Head of Arts
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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.
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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Australian Air Force Cadets now recruiting The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is a youth orientated organisation that is administered and actively supported by the Royal Australian Air Force. The AAFC will teach you valuable life skills and will help you develop qualities including leadership, self-reliance, confidence, teamwork and communications. You will make new friends and meet fellow cadets from all over the state. Some activities undertaken by the AAFC include flying, Fieldcraft, adventure training, firearms safety training, drill and ceremonial, service knowledge, aero modelling, navigation and gliding. Our fundamental aim is to foster qualities that will enable cadets to become responsible young adults, who will make a valuable contribution to the community. No matter what career you choose, the AAFC provides a foundation of knowledge and skills that will assist you towards your future. Your local unit, Number 703 (City of Fremantle) Squadron is now recruiting. If you are between 13 and 16 years old and are interested in joining the Australian Air Force Cadets come along (with your parents) to Leeuwin Barracks, Riverside Rd, East Fremantle on any Friday evening in February at 6:15 pm where we will give you presentation on who we are and what we do.
Fremantle Junior Rugby League Club We welcome all boys and girls ages 4-16 REGISTRATION DAY is on Sunday 16 February 10am to 2pm at Ken Allen Field Cnr Shepherd & Jeffrey St, Hilton Email: juniors@freoroosters.com.au
Registration for all 2014 Sacramental Programmes at Applecross Parish, St Benedict’s Church All Catholic children who are eligible to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation in 2014 are requested to register for their respective Sacramental Programs on the weekends of 1/2 March and 15/16 March at the Saturday 6pm Mass and on Sunday at the 9.30am and 6pm Masses. An enrolment ceremony for all children preparing for the Sacraments will be held at these Masses. Registration forms are available on request by email at admin@stbenedicts.net.au. The completed forms and fees are to be returned to the Coordinator at these Masses. Parents may also make enquiries by emailing the Catechist Coordinator at admin@stbenedicts.net.au or phone enquiries may be made to the Parish office on 9364 1120.
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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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