CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 5 term 4

College Newsletter Week 5 Term 4 Friday 14 November 2014

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Front page: Laying the wreath at assembly on Remembrance Day. Read more in the Newsroom.

From the Principal Leadership and service

sacrifices made by so many who have

On Tuesday morning of this week, the

gone before us. The second aspect of the

College conducted a very important

assembly involved the presentation of

assembly which was attended by parents,

academic awards to Year 11 students. The

staff and students and contained three

number and quality of these awards is a

distinct yet complementary dimensions.

credit to the endeavour and diligence of

The first was a Remembrance Day service

the recipients. The assembly concluded

which commemorated all of those who

with the presentation of our College

had made a personal sacrifice towards

Prefects for next year with each of them

ensuring the preservation of the values

being presented with their badge and

that we hold so dear. During my address

congratulated by their parents as part of

at the assembly I spoke about the fact

the ceremony.

that we should never take for granted

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the freedom we have to determine our

Although each of these activities may

own destinies. This, and similar freedoms

seem to be quite disparate by nature,

which are not available to so many in

they are actually strongly connected

our world, exist for us because of the

in two ways. The first is that they all

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acknowledge the value of service.

Although we are unlikely to ever be called

a new Science laboratory and our Canteen

Those who have served in conflicts

to such extremes of self-sacrifice, it is

will undergo an extensive modernisation.

around the world are remembered for

this representation of servant leadership

the contribution they have provided in

to which we should aspire. As is often

A consequence of this work is that there

past years. Those students who received

expressed at our College, it is only in

will be no canteen facility at the College

awards were acknowledged for the

serving others that we discover the truth

during Term 1 next year. In addition to

service they are currently providing

about our own capacity for happiness.

teaching some of our young men the

at school. Those students inducted as

new skill of making a sandwich, I am

Prefects were commissioned to offer

At CBC Fremantle we acknowledge those

confident that the inconvenience caused

service throughout next year in their

who have served to preserve the lifestyle

over this short period will be immediately

significant and privileged roles.

we enjoy, we applaud the selflessness

outweighed by the amenity provided for

inherent in the activity of our current

all by this refurbished facility.

The second connection between

students and we pray that our incoming

these groups is that each assumes

Prefects may exhibit and enjoy leadership

Mr Shaun Kenny

an understanding of the relationship

based upon serving others.

Principal

between service and leadership. Anyone called to leadership must understand

Further development at CBC

that this role is only fulfilling when it

A favoured saying at our College is that

is undertaken with a view to serving

‘anything that stands still is effectively

others. I’m sure that most people have

going backwards’. The attitude reflected

experienced leadership based upon

in this belief is that change is both

self-aggrandisement or exercised in an

inevitable and highly desirable. While this

authoritarian manner. Such leadership is

understanding is applicable to all activity

rarely inspiring and never respected. The

at the College, it is certainly true of our

style of leadership which is acclaimed

desire to continually develop and improve

and should be apparent at our school

our facilities for the students. Work will

was modelled for us by Jesus himself.

soon commence on the development of

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In the Newsroom this week

Help others this Christmas

You can keep up to date with CBC Fremantle news by subscribing to the Newsroom

The festive season has come

RSS feed. Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the

early at CBC Fremantle, with staff,

Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

students and parents being invited to donate to the St Vincent de Paul

13 November

Christmas Appeal.

Anzac legend inspires Riley’s winning essay

Each Mentor Group has been put

Riley Faulds (Year 10) will be part of Australian history

in charge of organising their own

as he watches the sun rise over Gallipoli on the 100th

hamper, with students nominating

anniversary of the Anzac landing.

to bring two food or household

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items that Vinnies’ clients will be able to use over the holiday period.

12 November

Prefects of 2015 The Year 12 Prefects for 2015 were inaugurated in a celebration of leadership and community at a College assembly this week.

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All donations need to be brought into school by 21 November so they can be collected and distributed to local families in need in time for Christmas.

Any families who would like to

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contribute additional donations

Remembering the fallen

or their own hampers can

CBC Fremantle remembered those who had died in World War I in a ceremony in the College Gymnasium on Remembrance Day.

contact Emily Bowran emilyb@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au for more information.

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Calendar Week 6 Term 4 2014

College Information Important notice regarding student absences from the College

Monday 17 November Year 11 Exams continue Year 11 Materials & Design Metal Trade Training Centre

emailing absentee@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephoning 9430 2007.

Tuesday 18 November Year 9 2015 Rite Journey Parent Meeting 6.30pm

Mrs Jennifer Giancaspro is Secretary of Student Services and can be contacted at

Wednesday 19 November 7.30pm AGM Music Parents meeting

Student Services require student absences to be notified by 9.00am by either

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.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment

Thursday 20 November Mass 8.15am (Patrick 5, 6 & 7) Year 9 2014 The Rite Journey Homecoming 5.30pm Pt Walter Friday 21 November Year 11 Exams conclude

is necessary.

Graduation and Awards night photos The school photographer’s Graduation and Awards night photos are now available to purchase online. Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com, and click on the CBC Fremantle logo. Enter password: pham72.

Movember This year the Health and Physical Education Department are participating in Movember.

If you are able to make a donation it would be much appreciated as all funds raised go to a good cause.

Click on the link to donate or search for CBC Phys Ed on the Movember website.

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CBC Old Boy honoured with plaque On 9 November, Mr Burgio, Nicholas

This service was one of great meaning

Thuys, Renaud De St Pern and myself

and significance as reflecting upon this

were sincerely honoured to attend the

brave soul and all those who served

109 Signal Squadron Royal Australian

Australia, we were able to call this Old

Corps of Signals’ memorial service.

Boy of CBC Fremantle our brother. The school was presented with reports and

We represented Sergeant Harry Osborne

other documentation regarding the life

Slater, whose family could not be located,

and efforts of Sergeant Slater. This was a

in the Dedication and Blessing of the

truly relevant ceremony, especially with

Commemorative Plaques. Sergeant Slater

Remembrance Day following closely.

was a former student of CBC Fremantle before enlisting in 1917 for the Great War.

Calogero Martelli (Year 11)

He was killed by wounds in Hebuterne, France, on 2 April, 1918.

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Year 8 parents are invited to attend a parent information evening on

The Rite Journey on Tuesday 18 November at 6.30pm in the College Arts Learning Area Register your attendance at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on Events under Quick Links

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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.

Academic Task Force School Head Start programme Academic Task Force is running a Head Start programme in January 2015 for students going into Years 7 to 10, and a WACE Head Start programme for students going into Year 11 and 12 next year. The programme will prepare you for the school year, preview key course content, build student’s confidence, and provide a head start for the year and re-energise students after the break.

Students will also receive valuable preparation material for topics in your courses.

Study skills and essay writing courses are available. The essay writing course will teach students an easy to remember and easy to use method for writing good essays that can be applied across your subjects. In the study skills course students will cover time management, goal setting, learning and reading strategies, stress relaxation techniques, note-taking skills and other tips to help you succeed at school.

Each course runs over two days, three hours each day and will be held in the weeks prior to school recommencing in 2015.

Available at two venues in Perth, students can contact Academic Task Force on (08) 9314 9500, or visit their website at www.academictaskforce.com.au.

Come Join Beeliar Spirit Soccer Club 2015 Lakefront Drive, Beeliar – girls and boys welcome Trial Dates: 16, 23 and 30 November Under 6s to 12s 9am to 10am (Players interested in joining must attend one of the above trial dates.)

Under 13s to U18s 10am to 11am (Players must attend all of the above dates.)

For further information visit our Facebook,www.pitchero.com/clubs/beeliarspirit or contact Rosetta at rosettabeeliarspirit@hotmail.com or 0428 555 077.

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Embrace the Grace 2014 Let Us Be Lights of Hope, the largest Catholic Youth Conference in WA on 3-7 December 2014 What is hope? If our hope is indeed in a living God, why does God appear to be silent in our world today amidst war, terrorism, disasters and our own personal struggles?

What is the light of hope? Come engage with life’s biggest questions with dynamic speakers, music, sports, drama, prayer and more.

3-7 December 2014 in New Norcia, for young people aged 16-30. Cost $325.00 with sponsorship available.

Registration at http://cym.com.au/embrace-grace-2014/. Contact Catholic Youth Ministry Perth to RSVP or for more information admin@cym.com.au or telephone 9422 7912.

University of Notre Dame Outreach courses Outreach Courses designed to assist students in their studies next year. The courses are scheduled for January and have proven to be highly beneficial to participating students. There is a modest charge for each course which covers the delivery cost.

The courses available are: •

Chemistry Calculations: designed as a refresher to better prepare students for Chemistry

•

English 3A/B: for students studying English 3A/B in 2015

•

English Year 11 ATAR: preparation for Year 11 English

•

Essential English Skills: gain a better understanding of grammar and punctuation

•

Human Biology 3A/B: for students studying Human Bio 3A/B in 2015

•

Maths 3A/B: for students studying Maths 3A/B in 2015

•

Study Skills: How to study less and achieve more!

•

Year 12 Study Skills: How to study less and achieve more from a Year 12 perspective.

Please direct your questions to Rosie Turner who can be reached by phone on 9433 0950 or email rosie.turner@nd.edu.au.

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Fremantle United Soccer Club trials Under 12s to 16s now open for 2015 Our Under 12s through to Under 16s Sunday League Teams will be conducting trials at Hilton Park Reserve, Walton Way, Beaconsfield on the following dates: • Wednesday 12 November – 5.30pm to 7pm • Sunday 16 November – 10.30am to 12pm Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time and bring; boots shin pads and water. Past and new players are encouraged and welcomed!

If you have any queries please contact Sam Gaglia fusc2015juniors@hotmail.com for further detail on any other requirement to promote your success with our teams.

Fremantle United Soccer & Recreation Club is undergoing positive and ambitious change across all aspects of its operations and a vibrant executive committee is in place to execute the overall vision we have for this long-standing established Club.

Master Mind Australia – Academic Pathways Study skills, essay writing and subject revision January jump-start programme for all students from Year 7 to 12 This revision programme aims to prepare students for Term 1 2015 before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2014 syllabus that are vital for success in the new year. The programme will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2015.

Courses will be conducted at: Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School and All Saints’ College Early Bird enrolment discount of 10% before Friday 20th December, 2014 Contact Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377 www.mastermindaustralia.com.au

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