CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 7 term 3

College Newsletter Week 7 Term 3 Friday 5 September 2014

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 3

Front page: College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni with the CBC Jazz Orchestra performing at the Town Hall as part ViPA. More photos and story can be found in the Newsroom.

From the Principal This week our Communications and

Alumni and/or Community Publication for

Marketing team is in Melbourne attending

the Educate Plus Awards for Excellence.

the Educate Plus international biennial

Touchstone has been around for a couple

conference. Those of you with a medium

of years now, and its reception has been

to long term association with the

overwhelmingly positive. The quality of

College will appreciate the value of our

the publication, the articles, layout and

Communications and Marketing team.

photos are an excellent representation of

Their work ethic, grace under pressure,

what is happening in our College.

attention to detail and love for the work they do makes their contribution very

I have been asked a few times about

valued.

the magazine’s name. A touchstone is a small tablet of dark stone used for

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It is great when any member of our staff

assaying precious metal alloys. It has

is acknowledged outside the community

a finely grained surface on which soft

they serve. Recently Mr Adrian Correia

metals leave a visible trace. Drawing a

won the AFL School’s Ambassador

line with gold on a touchstone will leave

Award, and now our College magazine,

a visible trace. Because different alloys of

Touchstone, has been nominated as a

gold have different colours the unknown

finalist in the category of Outstanding

sample can be compared to samples of

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“It was these four Touchstones, liberating education, based on a gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity that formed the framework for the College’s recent Renewal, the results of which we can all be proud of.”

known purity. A touchstone is therefore

the College’s recent Renewal, the results

These are special times of gathering for

synonymous with testing authenticity.

of which we can all be proud of.

our College community. By attending

In recent years Edmund Rice Education

Touchstone magazine reflects the ways in

to your son about the importance of

Australia revised its Charter. In place of

which the College embraces these four

acknowledging God’s presence in our

the 11 Cultural Characteristics of the

EREA Touchstones, and celebrates the

lives.

original Charter, EREA has developed

achievements of our young men who

four Touchstones; four areas around

achieve their personal excellence.

Mass you are giving a strong witness

which a Catholic School in the tradition

We ask that you please make time in your busy schedule to join with the other

of Edmund Rice can test its authenticity.

On the next page is a reminder of the

parents, students and staff and make

The metaphoric Touchstones of the new

EREA Touchstones and how they underpin

this a celebration of all that is wonderful

Charter seek to test the authenticity of

the Journey at CBC Fremantle.

about the CBC Fremantle community.

touchstone has done for thousands of

I would like to take this opportunity to

I hope to see you there.

years. It was these four Touchstones,

remind you of the CBC Family Mass that

liberating education, based on a

is being held at the Basilica on Saturday

Mr Domenic Burgio

gospel spirituality, within an inclusive

night at 6pm.

Principal

our communities, just as the assaying

community committed to justice and solidarity, that formed the framework for

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Touchstones on the journey As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition,

Gospel Spirituality – We invite all people into the story

CBC Fremantle embraces the four guiding Touchstones

of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion,

of the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) charter.

justice and peace a living reality within our community.

The Touchstones perpetuate the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice, capture the character and culture of EREA

Inclusive Community – Our community is accepting and

schools, and challenge the staff, leaders, students and

welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed

families to be faithful to this ethos.

to the common good.

Liberating Education – We open hearts and minds,

Justice and Solidarity

through quality teaching and learning experiences,

We are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded

so that through critical reflection and engagement

in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to

each person is hope-filled and free to build a better

stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and

world for all.

the Earth itself.

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Calendar Week 8 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 8 September Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday 9 September Year 11 PES excursion Year 12 Rites of Passage meeting P6 Wednesday 10 September Year 11 ICT excursion TBC BME Excursion Thursday 11 September Mass 8.15am (Patrick 5, 6 & 7) Friday 12 September Year 12 Rites of Passage meeting P6 Year 10 Dancing Old Boys’ Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion Saturday 13 September Year 7 2015 Testing Old Boys’ Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion

information.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Put these dates in your diary...

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

Thursday 18 September Old Boys’ Over 60s Morning Tea Sport and AEP photo day Catch up with individual photos

is necessary.

CBC Family Mass You and your family are invited to join us in a celebration of the warmth and friendship of the CBC community.

Saturday 6 September at 6pm at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle We look forward to seeing you there.

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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.

1 September 2014

ViPA At the annual Visual and Performing Arts Festival, CBC Fremantle showcased the many and varied talents of our students, culminating in a performance by the Fremantle Jazz Orchestra featuring quite a few familiar faces from CBC’s recent history.

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1 September 2014

Snap shots of Freo This term 10 members of the Academic Excellence Programme’s Literature & Media group have been participating in two photography workshops with renowned photographer Chris Rowett.

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4 0 20 1994 Back to

CBC

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

CBC

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.

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Master Mind Australia – Academic Pathways October Revision Programme Study Skills – Essay Writing – Subject Revision For all students in Year 10, 11 and 12 – this revision programme aims to prepare students for their final year examinations.

Courses will be conducted at: Christ Church Grammar School, Hale School, All Saints’ College and Willetton Senior High School.

Early bird discount applies to enrolments before 19 September. For further information on these programs contact: Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377, www.mastermindaustralia.com.au.

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CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 3