CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 5 term 1 2015 by CBC Fremantle

College Newsletter Week 5 Term 1 Friday 06 March 2015

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 1 | Page 1

Cover: To see more photos and watch a movie of the House Swimming Carnival visit the Newsroom.

From the Principal The Journey at CBC

and identify the often nebulous concept

Some time ago, the College decided

referred to as the culture of our school.

to adopt the tagline of Today’s boys…

The ‘journey document’ as we usually call

tomorrow’s gentlemen as a vivid

it was discussed in detail at our recent

expression of the journey undertaken

Parent Information Evenings and everyone

by each of the young men who attend

in attendance was given a copy. While

CBC Fremantle. It was felt at the time

the document contains much information

that the strength and effectiveness of

about the nature of our school community,

our College depended heavily on the home

it is the five distinguishing characteristics

and the school combining to deliver a

of the CBC gentleman that are of particular

consistent message about what it means

significance. They are:

to develop as a good young man. We hold some very specific aspirations for our CBC Fremantle

graduates and it was important that our

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• Tomorrow’s gentleman forms attitudes and actions based on Gospel values, • Tomorrow’s gentleman strives to be his best and understands the inherent value of doing so. • Tomorrow’s gentleman is accountable,

To this end, the College has constructed a

resilient and prepared to face and

document which seeks to align our practice

overcome challenges.

Above: Samson House boys celebrating their victory Right: Launching into the water at the House Swimming Carnival

• Tomorrow’s gentleman is selfless

the Parent Auxiliary and will be held

our tours which continue until 6.00pm.

by nature and able to form positive,

this year on Sunday 22 March.

Many students will be involved as tour

mutually-beneficial relationships.

A preparatory session is conducted on

guides and activity leaders throughout that

• Tomorrow’s gentleman recognises

the evening of Thursday 19 March and

afternoon and early evening. Students not

and values the ‘other’ in his life.

together these two occasions provide a

involved in some capacity will be allowed

tremendous opportunity to enhance the

to leave school at 1.05pm.

These concepts are accompanied by

relationship between fathers and their

explanatory text and formed the basis

sons. If dad is not able to attend, then any

Swimming Carnival

for much of the content at our recent

other significant male adult is invited to

Our House Swimming Carnival was held

gatherings. If any parent was unable to

join the young man on this walk. Another

at the newly renamed HBF Stadium last

attend one of the Information Evenings,

advertisement for this programme appears

Friday. The style of our carnival promotes

I strongly encourage you to obtain a copy

in this newsletter and I draw your attention

participation and a focus upon each

of the journey document by asking your

to it for further details. While all fathers

competitor striving to do their best. Among

son to collect one from Student Services.

of the College are invited to attend we do

the many outstanding performances, it was

Shared understanding and responsibility

extend a particular welcome to Year 7 dads.

pleasing to see so many boys engaged in

is a distinguishing characteristic of our

Please keep the relevant dates free and

healthy competition and enjoying the day.

school and one of its major strengths and

commit this time to your son and yourself.

Congratulations to Samson House on their victory and to each of the individual award

this document is designed to enhance this partnership.

Open Day

winners who are listed in the appropriate

Our College Open Day will be conducted

article in the website Newsroom.

Share the Journey

on Tuesday 17 March and families are

This innovative programme is conducted by

advised that classes will finish early at

Mr Shaun Kenny

a group of dads from the College through

1.05pm on that day in order to facilitate

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In the Newsroom 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.

3 March

Samson’s sixth swim win After a close competition with some exciting finishes, Samson House held aloft the House Swimming Carnival shield for the sixth year in a row. Read more...

24 February

Second win for Cricket In the second game of the round robin stage of the WACA 1st XI Cricket, CBC defeated Willetton Senior High School at Fremantle Park. Read more...

23 February

A special moment on the journey CBC Fremantle’s watershed programme for Year 9 boys, The Rite Journey, was launched for 2015 at Monument Hill with a gathering of students, parents, family and mentors. Read more...

23 February

Cricket opens with tough win CBC Fremantle’s 1st XI Cricket 2015 campaign started with a tough win against Emmanuel Catholic College at Fremantle Oval. Read more...

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College Information

College Calendar

SEQTA Student Portal

CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking

All students now have access to the SEQTA Portal. This is

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

an online resource that provides course materials, test and

can also subscribe for the Calendar to synch on your

assignment results, timetable information and upcoming

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

assessments. As it is web based it can be accessed from

Calendar page.

anywhere, for example from home or school.

Important dates coming up To access this portal your son is required to type the following

Tuesday 17 March

into Google Chrome or Firefox: https://student.cbcfremantle.

College Open Day, school closes at 1.05pm

wa.edu.au. Then by entering his College username and

Thursday 19 March

password, he is able to access this valuable resource. All parents will have their own portal, similar to your son’s from Term 2. Information regarding this will be provided in due course.

Samson House Fundraiser Samson House is holding their fundraiser on Friday 13 March (Week 6) and on that day there will be no Jiffy van facilities. Donuts will be sold at recess, and sausages in bread, drinks

07:30pm Share the Journey parent meeting Sunday 22 March Share the Journey Saturday 28 March Senior Ball (please note this is incorrectly noted as 21 March on the CBC 2015 Wall Planner) Friday 8 May Mother’s Day liturgy and morning tea at 8am until 9.30am

and lollies will be sold at lunchtime. Prices will be advised next week. We would like all boys to wear their House Sport uniform and in doing so we ask you to make a gold coin donation to the Missions during Mentor period. I look forward to all boys participating on the day and giving generously.

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House Cross Country information The annual House Cross Country Day will be held on 10 March with students completing a 4km run from South Cottesloe to Port Beach. The day will be staggered with the following year groups racing together and missing two periods of the College day. Year 7/8 – Period 1 – Period 2 Year 9/10 – Period 3 – Period 4 Year 11/12 – Period 5 – Period 6 This is a compulsory event for all students at CBC Fremantle and participation is the focus of the day. We encourage all students to give their best effort regardless of their ability or fitness levels. Students will be required to wear their House sport uniform with predominantly white running shoes to school on this day. It is important that all students are well hydrated and have sufficient food before and after the event to avoid injury and illness. We look forward to another great event at CBC Fremantle and all students giving their best effort. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at jasonma@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au Mr Jason Matthews Coordinator of Sport

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What CBC boys like about the Swimming Carnival...

Connor Bowler

Ryan De Gennaro

Christian Edwards

Year 7

Year 10

What house are you in?

Samson.

Morgan.

Who is going to win today?

Samson definitely.

Morgan for sure.

I think Morgan.

What do you like about the

Swimming Carnival?

Everyone gets together and the

It gets everyone involved.

The competitive nature of it.

Which events did you compete in?

Freestyle A division 50m.

competitive side. Which events did you compete in? Freestyle 50m and breastroke.

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Owen Nolan

Carlo Principe

Luke Turley

Year 7

Year 9

Year 10

What house are you in?

Rice.

Patrick.

Morgan.

Who is going to win today?

I reckon Samson.

Patrick!

I think Samson but Morgan might have a chance.

What do you like about the

Swimming Carnival?

What do you like about the

Everyone is participating even if they

The excitement of it.

Swimming Carnival? I’m in the swim squad – it’s good fun.

don’t swim very well. Which events did you compete in? Which events did you compete in? Freestyle 50m division L. I came second.

Freestyle and breaststroke.

Which events did you compete in? Freestyle C division 50m, Breastroke B division 50m and Backstroke 50m.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to

Share the Journey with your son

me with ti ty li a u q e m so d n Spe alk with w a e k ta – n so r u yo Journey. him and Share the Sunday 22 March at 9.35am for 10.00am start at Point Walter Amphitheatre CBC Fremantle Parent Auxiliary invites dads and their sons to share a unique adventure that will last approximately three hours, and stay with you for a lifetime. All you need to do is put on your walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. This is a special event for fathers and their sons to enjoy a relaxed walk together, explore some local history and to generally have a chat about a range of issues, including your family’s history. A free sausage sizzle will conclude the event. Members of the College Leadership, Shaun Kenny and Dom Burgio, together with several senior students, will join fathers and sons. A pre-event meeting will be held on Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm in the College’s Arts Learning Area to brief fathers about the walk. Light refreshments will be provided. Please advise of your attendance to the pre-event meeting and to the walk by emailing John Atkinson at parentauxiliary@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

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Share the Journey month Celebrate the journey with these fun suggestions to build up your ‘frequent father points’ with your son. 1. Share in an Xbox gaming activity that he loves. Playing with your son is a good way to monitor the games he plays and control the time he spends on them. You can keep your own hand-eye coordination sharp while teaching him how to play fair. 2. Go camping. Your son will learn self-reliance and appreciation of nature and he’ll probably have more fun at the lake and on the trails than he ever thought possible. 3. Attend a sporting event together. You have to set the example of enthusiasm and team spirit without poor sportsmanship. 4. Go cycling. It’s relaxing to hit a bike trail away from traffic and you can bond with your son as you take in the scenery. 5. Prepare a meal together. You can experiment and learn together. Cooking a meal – a real meal – is something that’s actually fun if you’re patient and willing to practice a little. Your son will soon realise that great-tasting meals are possible with healthy ingredients. 6. Work on your car. Teaching your son the basics of automotive care is valuable on many levels and when he gets his own wheels, he’ll know the basics of car care. 7. Go fishing together. A great way to unwind and relax with plenty of opportunity to talk with your son without any distractions. 8. If you haven’t considered a radio-controlled car, plane or boat, give one a go. Some of the most basic RC toys are really inexpensive and your son’s hand-eye coordination will be tested and improved. 9. Challenge him to a sport. It’s not about winning or losing for either of you, it’s about teaching sportsmanship, coordination, discipline, and teamwork while getting some exercise. Let your son have a say in which sport you choose to play. 10. Share in some house maintenance. Show your son how things work around the house, as well as how they’re maintained and repaired. You’ll obviously do most of the work, but let him watch while you explain the process. He’ll respect you for being able to solve problems, and by the time he’s old enough to take on light tasks by himself, he’ll have learned the responsibility and value of maintaining his home. CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 1 | Page 11

Community cookbook: a call for recipes You are invited to contribute to our community cookbook and help us acknowledge the traditions of our College, the love and support of our families, and the journey of today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen.

CBC Fremantle is proud to be a part of raising good young men

How you can help

of our community, who have the skills and courage to face and

• Submit your favourite family recipe to us with specific quantities

overcome challenges and to form positive, mutually beneficial

(eg millilitres, grams, tablespoons, cups, etc, and in Australian

relationships. The gentlemen of CBC are the guardians of the

standard measuring) and easy to follow instructions. Your recipes

future, and their positive male contribution to our society

will need to be tried and tested prior to submission to ascertain the

provides us all with hope and faith in a better world.

correct quantities. • Please specify how many people the recipe will feed.

To highlight the journey from today’s boy to tomorrow’s gentleman, CBC is planning to produce a community cookbook celebrating all that is nurturing and resilient about our young men and their families. A timeless collection of recipes that encourages

• We are specifically seeking dishes that hold a place in your heart, and are particularly enjoyed by your son. If your contribution is included, your family will be acknowledged in the final publication. • Degree of difficulty is from zero to hero, but tasty dishes with

our young men to be culinary heroes from their first foray in the

a focus on classic simplicity appealing to all ages would be

kitchen, whether it is coping with a simple breakfast for Mother’s

particularly suitable.

Day, wooing a romantic interest (it will happen!), or providing hearty meals for their children when the time comes.

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• Recipes will need to be in a ‘cut and paste’ format, for example included in the body of an email or in a Word document.

• Your submission may not make the final book – but don’t let

The publication will sell for cost price and be available to purchase

that hold you back. The sooner you send in your fabulous family

for members of the CBC community and extended families and

recipe, the better the chance that it will be included.

friends.Please address any enquiries to Cherie Butcher at

• Stories about the dish are also happily accepted, for example

events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or 9430 2001.

who passed on the recipe, which cuts of meat are best, or perhaps a particular occasion when you served the dish. CBC has a long and proud association with the Fremantle community, so please feel free to mention particular landmarks or places you shop if appropriate to your tale.

Timeline and other details It is hoped to produce the CBC cookbook in time for your Christmas shopping, therefore the deadline for submitting your recipes is 8 May 2015.

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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.

Pilates at CBC Pilates is great for flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole human body. The CBC community is invited to early morning Pilates sessions with an experienced instructor from 6.30am to 7.30am twice a week in the Arts Learning Area. Interested people can contact Sonya Gaffney by email.

Perth Defence Force Careers Expo The Navy, Army and Air Force are recruiting for a range of full time and part time positions that offer great pay, an active lifestyle, nationally recognised training and a whole lot of adventure. Defence Force Recruiting Perth would like to invite you to find out more about these opportunities at our upcoming Australian Defence Force Careers Expo. The Perth Defence Force Careers Expo runs from 9am to 4pm on Saturday 28 March 2015 at Leeuwin Barracks, East Fremantle and will showcase the variety of career options across the Australian Defence Force. The expo will provide you with an opportunity to view displays including a PC9 low level aerobatics display, get involved with interactive demonstrations, speak with members of the Defence Force Recruiting team and hear first hand about the career opportunities available within the Australian Defence Force. With over 200 careers available youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to find one that matches your skills, interests and education. So come along to the Australian Defence Force Careers Expo on 28 March 2015 to find out more about the career opportunities available within the Australian Defence Force. Further information will be available closer to the date at www.defencejobs.gov.au/expos/PerthExpo.

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Leeuwin Youth Explorer Voyage Is your child ready for a life-changing adventure? Are you looking for a unique experience for your son or daughter that will challenge them, equip them with key life skills and give them the adventure of a lifetime? Then look no further than the Leeuwin Youth Explorer Voyage. The seven day program aimed at 14-25 year olds is both exciting and rewarding, teaching participants all aspects of living and working aboard a traditional tall ship. They will experience steering and navigating the ship, setting sails in all weather conditions, sailing through the night beneath the Milky Way and seeing parts of West Australia’s stunning coastline. It’s not just about learning to sail and meeting new friends though. They will also learn more about themselves, overcome challenges, conquer fears and become more tolerant towards others. The voyages aim to increase self-confidence and self-awareness as well as developing communication, teamwork and leadership skills which can be applied in all aspects of life. Students in years 10, 11 and 12 can earn 5 WACE points towards their senior graduation and the voyage can count as the Adventurous Journey or Residential Project component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Sail trainees may also be invited back as volunteer crew on future day sails and voyages, allowing them to keep in touch with their crewmates, further hone their skills and sail for free! Voyages run from September until June, with spaces still available on the following upcoming voyages; • 12-18 March • 31 May - 8 June • 13 June - 19 June The $1,980 voyage fare includes all food, accommodation, use of wet weather gear and safety training. Thanks to our generous community partners we are able to offer a variety of scholarships for applicants who need assistance raising the fare. For more information, please contact our team on 9430 4105 or email us at office@sailleeuwin.com.

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Master Mind Australia – Academic Pathways April revision programme Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision – Naplan Preparation For all students from Years 7 to 12 This revision programme aims to prepare students for Naplan and First Semester Exams. Courses will be conducted at Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School and All Saints’ College. Early Bird enrolment discount applies if payment received before 20 March, 2015. For further information on these programs contact Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377 www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

2015 Sacramental Programs 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 2015 are requested to register for their respective Sacramental Programmes on 21 March at the 6pm Mass and 22 March at the 9.30am Mass. An Enrolment and Commitment 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.

Could you be a Key Assets Foster Carer? If you are passionate about caring for children and young people, and have space in your life and home, you could be a carer with Key Assets. We are looking for: Foster carers for children and young people aged 0 – 18 years Alternative family carers for children and young people with disabilities aged 0 – 25 years As a carer you will receive: A weekly allowance of up to $870.00 and paid respite breaks 24/7 support and ongoing training opportunities. If you’ve been thinking about fostering and you have a spare bedroom, talk to us today and start a journey you’ll never forget. Contact 1800 WE CARE or www.keyassets.com.au.

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