College Newsletter Week 3 Term 3 Friday 8 August 2014
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 3 Term 3
Front page: Mr Domenic Burgio presents Benjamin Parker (Year 8) with a Certificate of Excellence for placing in the top five percent of his cohort for Semester 1, 2014. More results on page x.
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From the Principal The personal excellence of our
Academic excellence is a personal thing,
academically talented boys was
and all boys can achieve it. Obviously,
acknowledged at a College assembly
society celebrates personal excellence in
this week. The occcasion began with a
different ways, usually reflective of where
reflection from Matthew about loving
a person sits on the normal curve. Special
God ‘with all your heart, with all your soul
attention and greater celebration is paid
and with all your mind’. The boys were
to those who are three or more standard
then told the story of Admiral Rickover,
deviations above the norm. I notice that
who presided over the United States
the sports car (sometimes valued in six
nuclear submarine programme, and
figure territory) that professional golfers
created a culture of personal excellence
win for a hole in one is far more extrinsic
that has seen a zero accident rate since its
a reward than my $4.99 trophy with the
inception. When interviewing graduates
mounted golf ball, but I also say with
Rickover would ask how they had
total surety that the intrinsic reward I felt
performed in their class. Regardless of
when I holed out on the eighth at Royal
the answer, he would retort, “Did you
Fremantle has never been trumped by
do your best?” If the response was in
any PGA professional.
the negative, he would simply ask, “Why not?”
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Harry O’Neill (Year 8)
Keane Bourke (Year 10)
The point I am making is that the boys
the coming together of our community,
because their son is winning an award,
who received awards the other day
and afterwards joined me and other staff
but because they, and their son, form
should be lionised, because they set a
for morning tea. One parent, who works
part of our community. We would like
standard for all boys to strive for, and
in another school, commented that he
to share our assemblies with everyone
their achievement adds lustre to the
was astounded at the behaviour of the
who may enjoy the privilege, and host
marque of our College. When the College
boys throughout the assembly. For CBC
this group afterward in our beautiful new
does well, we all do well. The point I am
Fremantle teachers who observe this
staffroom, a facility that belongs to all our
also making is that many, many boys
regularly, it is an easy thing to become
community. Look out for your invitation,
who sat in the audience applauding their
blasĂŠ about the exemplary behaviour of
and please make every attempt to attend
peers should have had a warm inner
our boys. During the year, in conditions
when invited.
glow knowing that, in their hearts, their
from sweltering heat to withering cold,
Semester 1 reports reflected their own
the gentlemen of CBC Fremantle sit
Finally, I wish to share with you the
personal excellence, and for that they,
on a parquet floor for periods that can
message I gave the boys. During The
and their parents, should be justifiably
extend beyond an hour, and do so with
Rite Journey we place special emphasis
and immensely proud.
respect, reverence and bonhomie.
on boys planning their rite of passage
Visitors are inevitably impressed, and
journey in the most positive fashion,
The second highlight of the assembly
it is time we shared this secret. It is the
based on the shared values of their
was the participation of the parents.
intention of the College to invite a score
school and families. This culminates in
Fifty parents of award winners completed
or so parents to each assembly, not just
spending one night alone in a tent, in a
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“Gentlemen of CBC Fremantle, the message is to strive to do your best at all times. Your best is always good enough...”
paddock at Bindoon, where boys commit
meaning. Regret becomes the things
Gentlemen of CBC Fremantle, the
their aspirations in a letter written to
I won’t be able to rectify. It becomes
message is to strive to do your best at all
themselves. The power of having a set
synonymous with preparing for the next
times. Your best is always good enough,
of guidelines written in your own hand is
life. It becomes the retrospective of
and as Admiral Rickover asked, if you
immense, and on the occasions boys have
whether your life turned out like you had
don’t give of your best, why not?
had to re-visit their letters, it has made a
hoped it would. There are many maxims
big impact.
about regret, one of my favourites is by
Mr Domenic Burgio
writer Paolo Coelho who said, “One day
Principal
One of the messages all Rite Journey
you will wake up and there won’t be any
teachers emphasise is that boys should
more time to do the things you’ve always
make choices they don’t regret. I find
wanted. Do it now.”
regret to be one of the most melancholy words in the English language, but regret
All boys at CBC Fremantle are afforded
means something entirely different
a great opportunity by the sacrifices
depending on your age. For young
of their parents, and commitment of
people, regret is akin to feeling sorry;
the staff. They should take complete
you have time to get it right next time.
advantage of those opportunities so as
For those in the autumn of their years
to reach maturity with as few regrets as
like me, regret has an entirely different
possible.
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Calendar Week 3 Term 3 2014
College Information 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.
Monday 11 August Year 12 ODE Sail Camp-1 Tuesday 12 August Year 12 ODE Sail Camp-1 Surfing Carnival Wednesday 13 August Year 7 Dockers Shield final P5/6 Year 7 St Mary of the Cross presentation Thursday 14 August Year 7 Rugby James Stannard Snr TBC Friday 15 August Solemnity of the Assumption Mass St Patrick’s P1
Put these dates in your diary... Friday 5 September Fathers’ Day breakfast Friday 12 September Old Boys’ Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion Saturday 13 September Old Boys’ Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion Thursday 18 September Old Boys’ Over 60s Morning Tea
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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.
Achievements Samuel McPhail (Year 8) won the state bronze medal and was ranked 12th nationally for his division at
7 August 2014
CBC teacher rewarded for outstanding work CBC Sport teacher Adrian Correia was awarded the West Australian Football Commission 2014 Most Outstanding Secondary School AFL School Ambassador Award at a gala dinner at Patersons Stadium. Read more...
the National/State Archery Indoor Championships. Samuel has now achieved two gold and one bronze state medals in his division this year. CBC Guitar Ensemble No 1 and Mr Kim Anning received an Honourable Mention in the Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools.
1 August 2014
Tense final for 1st XVIII Football In an extremely tough Grand Final at Patersons Stadium, CBC Fremantle 1st XVIII AFL Football displayed their stamina and sportsmanship against traditional rivals, Darling Range Sports College. Read more...
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Jack Schmidt (Year 8)
Jack Prigg (Year 7)
Academic Achievements Congratulations to the following boys who were awarded Certificates of Excellence for being placed in the top 5% of of their cohort for lower school students, and achieving at least 80% A grades for upper school.
Jack Bowater
Year 7 Shadyn De Alvis Indy Greget O’Dea Cooper Naughton Alex Pietroniro Jack Prigg Xavier Truscello Neven Williams
Year 9 Anthony Cammarano Luke Carbonaro Christian Edwards Jayden Goncalves David Oliveri Henry Rogerson Samuel Sheridan
Year 8 Timothy Bayley Angus Grant Harry O’Neill Thomas Palmiero Benjamin Parker Jack Schmidt Lachlan Yurak
Year 10 Cameron Allen Keane Bourke Jack Bowater Riley Faulds Conor Hars Ryan Pace Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden
Year 11 Calogero Martelli Joel Tapper Aldrin Thomas Nicholas Thuys James Warren Year 12 Matthew Costello Marcus Di Biase Anthony Iannantuoni Liam Romano Mathew Thomas Solomon Wright
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Year 9 Rugby v Thornlie
Sport Fixtures Week 2 Term 3 Team
Day / Time
Venue
Year 10 Rugby
Tuesday 3.30pm
Fremantle Park
Year 7 Dockers Shield
Wednesday 10.30am
Aquinas College
Year 8 Rugby
Wednesday 3.30pm
Fremantle Park
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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.
Notre Dame Alumni reminder The University of Notre Dame Australia reminds all alumni to come and celebrate our 25th anniversary at a Sunday Sundowner on Sunday 10 August, 3pm to 6pm in the university’s Malloy Courtyard. Refreshments provided, dress smart casual.
Nature Play WA Nature Play WA are proud to present a screening of Project Wild Thing right here in Perth at the University of WA. Project Wild Thing is a movement to get more kids (and their families) outside and reconnecting with nature. The film is an ambitious, feature-length documentary that takes a funny and revealing look at a complex issue – the increasingly disparate connection between children and nature. Find out more about the movie, watch the official trailer and book, HERE.
Hilton Park Junior Cricket Club Cricket Registration Day on Saturday 9 August 9 and Sunday 10 August 10 from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Brad Hardie clubrooms, Dick Lawrence Oval, Lefroy Road Beaconsfield
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Relationships Australia Parenting Courses All About Anger – working with parents and teenagers Thursday 21 August from 6.30pm-9pm, cost $35.00 This interactive workshop has been designed to support families where anger is an issue. Anger is explained in a way that challenges our labelling of “an ANGRY person” and instead helps us to understand that many of us have simply learnt to react to the emotion of anger in unhelpful ways. For further information please phone 9489 6322. Parent-Child Connection Monday 25 August x 4 weeks, cost $50 per person/$75 per couple Raising children should be one of life’s greatest experiences, but as any parent knows, it is not an easy task. People with children under 10 are invited to this four-week course to learn new skills, feel better about their parenting and gain confidence. For further information please phone 9489 6322.
La Salle College 2014 Hall of Excellence and 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala Dinner Tickets are now on sale for La Salle College’s 2014 Hall of Excellence and 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala Dinner to be held at La Salle College on Friday 12 September. Tickets are $65 each (Alumni members $60) and includes buffet dinner and drinks. Tickets are limited. To purchase your tickets, please contact the La Salle College Administration Office on 9274 6266 or email communityrelations@lasalle.wa.edu.au for more information.
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