CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 5 term 3

College Newsletter Week 5 Term 3 Friday 22 August 2014

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 3

Front page: Nicholas Page from CBC playing against Mazenod College for the Oblate Cup. For the full story and more photos, visit the College Newsroom.

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From the Principal Father Tony and I have just returned

one step further, and includes religion

from visiting one of our CBC Fremantle

as one of the common elements. One

families. Hopefully we have left the family

of the strengths of CBC Fremantle,

in a better place than when we arrived,

acknowledged in many forums, is its

and for that Father Tony should probably

sense of community. At enrolment

take the lion’s share of the credit. What

interviews, the context of that strength

struck me on my way back to the College

is, “What can the CBC community offer

is the surprise that the family feels about

my son?� This is entirely appropriate, but

the gesture; they almost felt apologetic

fails to address an extremely important

we have been inconvenienced. The truth

feature of a healthy community. In

is that it is an honour to support any

healthy communities there is a great deal

member of our community when they

more giving than receiving, which is why

are in need, and that is a feeling I believe

the response is overwhelming when a

is shared by all members of the CBC

member of our community is need of

Community.

assistance.

Community is defined as a social unit

One of the attributes we seek to develop

of any size that shares common values.

in the CBC gentleman is that he is selfless

A faith community takes that definition

by nature and able to form positive,

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“One of the attributes we seek to develop in the CBC gentleman is that he is selfless by nature and able to form positive, mutually beneficial relationships.”

mutually beneficial relationships. In

others. It is a message that is repeated

an all-day Board meeting on Monday

today’s secular first world, where all kinds

throughout your son’s time at our

– I could go on and on.

of people suffer ailments based around

College, and is celebrated publicly and

what they haven’t got, rather than what

privately whenever it occurs.

they are blessed to have, this concept can

Our community is strong, and when we are in need, it will nourish us. But

be quite foreign. My children have grown

In the space of a week, I have witnessed it

the true strength of our community is

up in a world of instant gratification,

each day. Boys calling for the intentions of

that it is made up of many, many givers,

where reality TV is all about what I can

others before prayer; boys volunteering

and the spirit of service, and quality of

get out of this situation, and where

at short notice to help with a service

relationships underpin that strength.

people have become famous simply

opportunity; boys offering support to new

Selflessness is a rare attribute these days.

by being famous, not for any positive

students, or students who are struggling;

I am blessed to be part of a community

contribution they make to society. It is a

staff covering for their colleagues; staff

where it is so freely found.

counter-cultural message that a young

giving up their own time to support

person’s first thought should be about

students in every aspect of the College;

Mr Domenic Burgio

someone else, and yet I know it is a

specialist staff from other schools

Principal

message most parents agree with.

spending the weekend with members of our community who are in need; the

The value of our faith community is that

unbelievable generosity in response

each week, we relive the ultimate self-

to this week’s House Fundraiser; the

sacrifice. The Eucharist reminds us of the

members of the College Board taking a

value placed on the service of, and for,

day from their busy work lives to attend

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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.

20 August 2014

Oblate Cup returns to CBC CBC Fremantle returned home with the Oblate Cup after a day of high energy competition against Mazenod College.

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14 August 2014

A recipe for tomorrow’s gentlemen An evening devoted to preparing and serving a special meal for the ladies at CBC Fremantle was the mission of Mr Domenic Burgio’s Rite Journey class, and the boys excelled at the challenge.

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13 August 2014

Year 7 artists win first prize A group of budding artists in Year 7 at CBC Fremantle have scooped first prize in the Angelico Art Exhibition’s two dimensional category for Years 7 to 10.

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Calendar Week 6 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.

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

Monday 25 August No classes Wednesday 27 August Year 11 Integrated Science excursion – Chem Centre Year 12 AIT ITC excursion Year 10 Retreat Day Thursday 28 August Mass 8.15am (Samson 1, 2, 3 & 4) Year 12 Biology camp Friday 29 August Year 12 Biology camp ViPA Festival

Put these dates in your diary...

information.

Friday 5 September Fathers’ Day breakfast

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Friday 12 September Old Boys’ Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion

The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is necessary.

Saturday 13 September Old Boys’ Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion Thursday 18 September Old Boys’ Over 60s Morning Tea

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Oblate Cup returns CBC Fremantle returned home with the

CBC’s Parish Priest and Oblate priest,

Above: Father Tony addresses the boys

Oblate Cup after a day of high energy

Father Tony Maher, watched the games

at the Oblate Cup – for more photos and full

competition against Mazenod College.

with interest, and spoke to each of the

results visit the Newsroom

year groups during the day about the Last year, CBC relinquished the Cup after

similarity between the two Colleges.

six successive years of victory, and the boys were keen to win it back.

The competition involves boys from Year 7 through to Year 12 participating

The Oblate Cup is an annual competition

in soccer, hockey, basketball, football and

that has been bringing together CBC

rugby games, with points going towards

Fremantle and Mazenod College since

a shield in each sport named after Oblate

2008 in an active appreciation of the

Priests associated with both Colleges.

involvement of the Oblates of Mary

The Oblate Cup is awarded to the College

Immaculate with both Colleges.

which has won the most shields overall.

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Oblate Cup

Sport Fixtures Week 6 Term 3 Team

Day / Time

Venue

Year 8 Rugby

Wednesday 2.30pm

John XXIII College

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SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE @ ViPA 2013 PHOTO BY KEANE BOURKE

CBC Fremantle invites all dads to a breakfast to celebrate

Father’s Day at CBC Fremantle on 5 September at 6.45am Join us for a delicious breakfast burger and coffee in the Cloisters before work RSVP by 1 September is essential for catering purposes www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au click on Events in Quick Links

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10 and 20 Year Reunions The Old Boys’ Association invites the Classes of 1994 and 2004 to return to CBC Fremantle for a reunion sundowner.

Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion Friday 12 September

Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion Saturday 13 September

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All reunions are from 6pm to 8pm at CBC Fremantle. Join in on a College Tour from 5.30pm, followed by drinks and cocktail food at 6pm in the Arts Learning Area.

The evening is compliments of your OBA but RSVP is essential for catering purposes.

Please contact events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephone 9430 2001 for further information, or visit www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au to secure your ticket back to CBC.

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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.

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.

THE 25th Catholic Arts Annual Performing Arts Festival Concert A most enjoyable evening showcasing students from Catholic schools and colleges who have excelled in the field of performing art.

To be held at Perth Concert Hall, St George’s Terrace, on Monday 15 September commencing at 7.00pm.

Bookings through TICKETEK, phone 132 849.

Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association Quiz Night Fundraiser Saturday 25 October, costs $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. All funds raised go to the Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association (www.MDDA.org.au), a self help group that supports people affected by rare genetic metabolic disorders. To purchase tickets please email contera.maria@gmail.com or phone David on 0419 006 365.

Academic Task Force Final WACE Exam Boost and Revision Programme – six hour programme available 6 and 7 September, 13 and 14 September, 20 and 21 September. Ten hour programme available Weeks 1 and 2 of the school holidays. High quality teaching in small group classes with specialist WACE teachers. Various subjects and times. Enrol online at www.academictaskforce.com.au. Or enrol online to attend UWA at www.academicassociates.com.au. Call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com for further information.

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