CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 7 Term 1

College Newsletter Week 7 Term 1 Friday 21 March 2014

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 1

Front page: The Science department was a popular station at the College Open Day this week. Read more in the Newsroom.

From the Principal Open Day

undertook the tours. Their attention was

The College Open Day was conducted

drawn more to the outstanding quality

on Monday of this week and it was

of the students whom they encountered

tremendous to again see the high level

at the school. The boys made a positive

of interest in the school as demonstrated

impression upon our visitors whether

by the number of people who attended.

they were acting as tour guides, playing

More than 350 visitors were welcomed to

in the band or involved in presenting

our campus with some potential students

activities. Many of the comments made

still in their mothers’ arms! There is no

by the parents reflect my own thoughts

doubt that CBC continues to establish

on the strengths of our College. The

itself as a school of choice and this is

predominant impression created by the

reflected in our waiting lists for enrolment

boys at CBC is that they are engaged in

which are lengthening annually.

their education, have a strong sense of belonging and are proud of their school.

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Many of the quality programmes and facilities that we have at CBC were on

There is little doubt that the quality of

display this week but it was not these

our students is the strongest indicator

that primarily attracted the attention or

of our success as a College. I thank

the praise of the prospective parents who

and congratulate all of those boys who

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contributed to Open Day – many of whom

are invited to attend we do extend a

fact that they are well prepared as they

voluntarily stayed at school until well after

particular invitation to Year 7 dads.

seek to emulate last year’s winning team.

6.00pm. I also thank the many members

Good luck, boys!

of staff and the current parents who

The preparatory meeting for dads

willingly provided their time and talents

occurs at the College on the evening of

Mr Shaun Kenny

to ensure that an accurate picture of our

Thursday 3 April and I hope that you have

Principal

sense of community was evident to all of

registered your intention to attend. The

our visitors.

walk on the following Sunday 6 April is sure to be an invaluable and rewarding

Share the Journey

experience. If you have not already done

This innovative program is conducted

so, please consider committing this time

by a group of dads from the College

to your son and yourself.

through the Parent Auxiliary. It provides a tremendous opportunity to enhance

Swimming Carnival

the relationship between fathers and

We wish all of our swimmers well for

their sons. An advertisement for this

their participation in the A Division of the

programme appears in this newsletter

ACC Swimming Carnival next Wednesday.

and I draw your attention to it for further

After a long and thorough training season

details. While all fathers of the College

the boys can derive strength from the

Above left: In the Science lab on Open Day Above right: Ms Calanni with visitors in the Italian room

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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.

18 March

Shakespeare visits CBC CBC Fremantle’s Drama department presented an entertaining interactive performance this week with the help of Black Swan Theatre Company’s educational initiative, Shakespeare Shenanigans.

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18 March

Open Day CBC Fremantle’s annual Open Day is an opportunity for the College to showcase the exceptional learning and teaching of its students and teachers.

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13 March

Morgan wins House Cross Country The cool ocean views contrasted with the scorching conditions for the Inter-House Cross Country Carnival this week, but CBC boys rose to the 4km challenge.

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Calendar Week 8 Term 1 2014

Monday 24 March Year 10 National Young Leaders’ Day Year 12 Dancing Tuesday 25 March The Annunciation College Assembly – ACC Swimming Senior Tennis Mursell Shield T20 Blast Secondary Schools’ Cup Cricket

Don’t miss the opportunity to

Share the Journey

Wednesday 26 March

ACC Swimming Carnival

Walk ‘n’ Talk 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.

Date

Sunday 6 April

Time

9.30am for 10.00 start

Where

Point Walter Amphitheatre

Finish

Sausage Sizzle 1pm

Thursday 27 March Mass 8.15am (Patrick 5, 6 & 7) Senior Basketball Carnival Friday 28 March Wedge Island Immersion

Put these dates in your diary...

A pre-event meeting will be held on Thursday 3 April at 7.30pm in the College’s Arts

Sunday 6 April Share the Journey Walk n Talk for Dads and sons

Learning Area.

brought to you by the Parent Auxiliary

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Share the Journey Month

SHARE

For more details please contact Tim Allan at parentcouncil@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

Week 3 Tip Spend an afternoon with your son going through old photos of you as a kid, and sharing your favourite memories and stories.

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College Open Day 2014 Written by AEP Literature and Media

variety of tiny and adorable animals to

olds who played the game on the day has

group students, Jack Bowater (Year 10)

admire. The petting zoo kept the younger

overnight become a successful business

and Joshua Kestel (Year 12).

children (and many of the older CBC boys

tycoon and possible focus for the sequel

too) entertained while parents asked

to “The Wolf of Wall Street”.

CBC Fremantle’s Open Day began with

the important educational questions

an address to visitors from Principal

that need to be asked when it comes to

Design & Technology displayed the

Mr Shaun Kenny, who focussed on

choosing a school for your child.

excellent craftsmanship of the CBC

the College’s goals and values and the

boys and visitors to the Library were

attributes encouraged in students to

Many people enjoyed the complimentary

delighted with its bright décor and

become good young men.

food offered on the day including savoury

functionality. CBC Radio students showed

waffles from Food Technology and

their broadcasting skills and also videos

Visitors were then treated to guided

biscuits from the Italian classroom.

produced using their recording studio and

tours with teams of students, who

Another popular display was the Society

green screen.

provided first-hand anecdotes

& Environment Learning Area which

and answered pertinent questions

provided games ranging from “Guess

The ICT area was all about animations as

about their life at CBC.

that Continent” to “The Australian

we saw what some students had been

Securities Exchange”. Head of Society &

able to create on their laptops and the

One of the biggest attractions of the

Environment, Mr Craig Carter, has been

Arts area was similarly abuzz with talent.

day was the petting zoo that provided a

rumoured to claim that one of the 10 year

The Art room was littered with many CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 1

projects from skateboard designs to fishlike creatures swimming suspended from the ceiling.

The English area showcased what this learning area has become in the new millennium. This display included texts from Shakespeare to Winton and the contemporary ways students now explore the text through multimodal productions. Slide shows featured an array of students’ assignments and truly displayed the intelligence of CBC’s students.

Finally, the biggest thrills on the day had to come from the Science and Phys Ed departments. The thud of feet on the gym floor and up the climbing wall was surpassed only by the booms, bubbles and pops of the Science lab, and the shrieks of excitement from those seeing the amazing appear before their eyes at the hands of our CBC boys.

Second hand uniforms wanted CBC winter uniform is to be worn from

Appointments are not necessary,

the first day of Term 2, 29 April.

however booking a convenient time may save you waiting.

Now is the time to check whether your son has outgrown last year’s

Appointments can be made online

winter uniform. The Uniform Shop

and booking Instructions for all new

will sell your second hand uniforms,

students to CBC in 2014 have been

so bring them down to Falda as soon

emailed to parents. Please contact

as possible. Items will need to be

Tessa Roberts on 9430 2051 if you did

drycleaned first.

not receive an email.

The Uniform Shop is open over the school holidays. Visit the College website for more details and select Uniforms from the dropdown menu under Enrolments.

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The trip of a lifetime Academic Excellence Tour 2015

international and domestic flights, airport

In April 2015 a group of lucky Academic

taxes, destination coach travel, airport

Excellence Programme boys will travel to Orlando and Washington DC and take in some of the most exciting destinations in

transfers, accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, Orlando and Washington activity package entrance fees and

USA Tour 2015 AEP parents are invited to an

the USA.

costs, and excludes passport and visa

Information Evening

application fees, travel insurance, lunch

in the Arts Learning Area on

In the April school holidays in 2015, CBC

meals, discretionary spending money and

Wednesday 26 March at 6.00pm

students will travel to Orlando, Florida, and Washing DC to take in the Kennedy Space Centre, The Islands of Adventure Theme Park (Harry Potter World), Disney World, Orlando Science Centre, the Smithsonian’s Museums, Capitol Building, The White House and the Udvar-Hazy

extra optional evening activities.

A deposit of $1,950 (30% of the cost package) is required a year in advance (April 2014).

For more information please contact

National Air and Space Museum.

Mr Andre Leicester at

The cost of the 12 day tour is

or Ms Marilyn Schmidt at

approximately $6,500. This fee includes

andrel@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au

A letter with details on the USA Tour has been sent out with AEP students.

To confirm your attendance please email Mr Andre Leicester at andrel@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au

marilyns@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

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Theatresports Year 8, 9 and 10 Theatresports The last of the Theatresports workshops are on Monday 24 March. This takes the shape of a final preparation during Mentor and Period 1, followed by the Theatresports Competition in Period 2.

Parents of the Drama students are welcome to come along and see the boys in action.

It is a revelation to parents, staff and students alike to see the boys in this very different situation, demonstrating their improvisation talents.

Please email Mrs Jeffreys to let her know if you wish to attend: rosalbaj@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

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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.

Iona Presentation College presents Hello, Dolly 4-6 April 2014 at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco Hello, Dolly is an irresistible story about the joy of living, glittering with happy songs and alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage. Hello, Dolly played for 2,844 performances on Broadway and won 10 Tony Awards. From the team who brought you Anything Goes and Guys and Dolls, Hello, Dolly will play for four performances only from 4 April 2014 at the Regal Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek with a special ticket price for friends and families of Iona. To access the special, click here.

Academic Task Force April WACE Revision with Academic Task Force – 6 hr subject revision at Rossmoyne SHS, Churchlands SHS and Perth Modern School. Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com.

April Holiday Course with Academic Associates – 8 hr WACE course revision at University of Western Australia. Enrol online at www.academicassociates.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email info@academicassociates.com.au April Skills Development Programme for Years 7 – 10 – English, Essay Writing, Maths and Learning Skills at Rossmoyne SHS, Churchlands SHS and Perth Modern School. Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com.

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Iona Open Morning Iona Presentation College is hosting an Open Morning on Thursday 27 March. Presentations commence at 9.30am in the College Sports Centre followed by a guided tour and morning tea. Please RSVP to College Registrar Theresa Loughnan, on 9285 5298 or admin@iona.wa.edu.au.

Sonic Learning Seminars Sonic Learning has some fascinating and informative seminars coming up – both presented by leading neuroscientist Dr Martha Burns.

1. Literacy Problems & Effective Interventions – Thursday 27 March 2014 If you work with students who experience literacy problems or have a child with literacy difficulties, you can’t afford to miss this seminar. Dr Burns will provide a clear, thought-provoking and neuroscientific explanation of how students learn to read, how reading changes the brain, why some students struggle to learn to read—and how to determine if your literacy interventions are targeted and evidence-based. Presenters of this calibre rarely visit Australia. Your teaching, tutoring and parenting methods are certain to be transformed.

Cost $195 (includes catering and presentation notes). Click for more information or to register. Questions? Call 1300 135 334 or email events@soniclearning.com.au.

2. Parent Seminar: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) – Thursday 27 March 2014, Burswood on Swan, 6.30pm –8.30pm Is your school-aged child a poor listener? Does your child have trouble following instructions? Is your child not meeting academic expectations? In this invaluable two hour seminar, Dr Burns will address: • The symptoms and causes of APD • Myths and truths about APD • The link between APD, ADHD, Dyslexia and language delays • How to improve your child’s AP skills Cost 1 Person $30, 2 people $50. To register, call 1300 135 334 or click to open the registration form.

Questions? Call 1300 135 334 or email events@soniclearning.com.au.

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