College Newsletter Week 7 Term 4 Friday 29 November 2013
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Front page: The Rite Journey programme for 2013 culminated in The Homecoming ceremony this week – story and more photos can be found in the Newsroom
From the Principal Points of Difference
currently has extensive waiting lists and a
In a Newsletter towards the end of last
strong presence in the local community.
year I provided some thoughts on what
In short, CBC Fremantle is thriving in this
makes our school distinctive. At the risk
phase of its long and illustrious history.
of being repetitive I would like to re-visit these beliefs as we seek to ensure that
I believe we can all be justifiably proud of
they remain a strong focal point for the
the culture which exists at CBC and the
College.
many achievements that are made by the young men who attend here. Those
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There are various programmes conducted
directly associated with our school have
at CBC that provide points of difference
a strong sense of its quality, identity and
for our community and aid the College
purpose. CBC Fremantle is a school of
in seeking to satisfy its aim of assisting
choice for many families not because of
families in the development of good
programmes designed to make it bigger
young men. The positive feedback
or better than others in the ways that
that the College receives from parents
such achievements are usually defined,
regarding such programmes indicates
but because it seeks to be different from
that they are highly valued and well
others.
understood. It is also true that the College
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“I believe we can all be justifiably proud of the culture which exists at CBC and the many achievements that are made by the young men who attend here.” The focus upon boys’ education, personal
between our aspirations and those of
will undoubtedly improve the provision
excellence, holistic development and
every other school. It is our difference
of pastoral care at the College and
becoming a gentleman is delivered in
as a Catholic School in the Tradition of
further enhance the sense of belonging
the context of a set of values which we
Edmund Rice which actually defines the
experienced by each of our students.
know to be counter-cultural. We seek
reality and extent of our achievements.
The middle floor will contain a meeting
to provide a different ‘voice’ to the one
room to accommodate large numbers,
that our young men encounter through
Building Programme
a printing room and bathrooms. The top
the media and society in general. Our
It would have been very difficult not
floor will provide new staff facilities and
message emphasises the value of a
to notice the new building which has
will be designed so that it can host formal
developed sense of spirituality, the
been steadily rising on the Stirling Street
and social gatherings for all sectors of our
power of positive role modelling and the
perimeter of our property. The three
school community.
importance of service.
storey Student and Staff Services Centre will provide a new entry to the College
Construction began in May of this year
Of course it is important that the
for parents wishing to access a variety of
and the building will be completed for use
College continues to maintain a focus on
services provided for students.
by March 2014. This exciting addition to
providing quality offerings in academic,
the school’s facilities will further enhance
cultural and sporting pursuits. Our results
The ground floor of the building will
the provision of services to members of
in these areas further substantiate our
contain Student Services, including a
our student, parent and staff community.
claims to being a ‘good school’ in this
pastoral care centre, reception area,
sense. However, if this were to be the
sick bay, interview rooms, counselling
Mr Shaun Kenny
sole or even primary indicator of our
services, careers and the Vice Principal’s
Principal
success, there would be no distinction
office. The new facilities on this level
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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. 28 November
The Homecoming The Rite Journey programme for 2013 culminated in a poignant ceremony at Point Walter this week, with the Year 9s being symbolically returned to their parents by the Rite Journey teachers. Read more...
21 November
The Abyss Melbourne Cup Week was a little different for our Year 9 boys and their Rite Journey teachers. Read more...
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Calendar Week 8 Term 4
College Information Canteen Can you spare a few hours on one day? Please consider volunteering in the ‘world’s greatest canteen’. Please ring Jenny or Karen in the Canteen on 9430 2046 for more information.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours Open every Wednesday from 8.30am – 4.00pm. No appointments are necessary.
Monday 2 December Year 7-10 Exams continue Tuesday 3 December The Rite Journey 2014 Parent Information Evening Wednesday 4 December Year 7-10 Exams conclude Parent Helper Supper Thursday 5 December Mass 8.15am (Samson 5, 6, 7) Year 7 Amazing Race Library closed Friday 6 December Kairos Retreat until Monday 9 December Library closed College Assembly End of Year/Final Liturgy 2.25pm Year 7-10 finish Monday 9 December Year 7 2014 Orientation Day
Put these dates in your diary... Friday 14 February 2014 Year 13 Breakfast
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The Rite Journey 2014 Dear Parents of Year 9 Boys 2014
The Rite Journey is a unique educational
experiencing rites of passage and
programme designed for Year 9 boys
important life lessons, created and guided
Year 9 is recognised as a time of
which supports the development of
by caring teachers and significant adult
significant change in the lives of
engaged, responsible and resilient young
mentors. The year-long programme will
adolescent boys, and a time when
adults. In a culture where the period
be delivered to all of our Year 9 students
boys begin to grow from children to
for adolescence can vary considerably,
from the beginning of the school year and
young men. It is widely recognised as
and where young adults can receive
will require the support and engagement
an important developmental stage
very conflicting messages about good
of families to assist the boys as they
when boys may look to establish their
values and expected behaviours, The
‘journey’ throughout the year.
independence, test boundaries, take risks
Rite Journey assists our boys with their
and question some aspects of authority.
decision-making, goal-setting and self-
With this in mind, an important Parent
For some, this can lead to disengagement
awareness as they begin to make their
Information Evening has been scheduled
in their learning. As educators of good
transition into healthy, respectful and
for Tuesday 3 December 2013. This
young men, College staff are very aware
responsible young men.
will allow for further explanation of
of the research in this regard and, with
The Rite Journey programme at CBC
this in mind, CBC Fremantle introduced
The Rite Journey programme provides
Fremantle. The evening will look to
The Rite Journey in 2012.
young men with the opportunity of
provide information on topics including
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the background of The Rite Journey, ceremonies and events, challenge
Parent Information Evening for the Parents of Year 9 Boys – 2014
activities, the programme outline for CBC
Topic:
Fremantle, the camp experience and
Venue: Arts Learning Area
the role of parents and other adult male
Time:
6:30pm
mentors.
Date:
Tuesday 3 December 2013
The Rite Journey Programme for Year 9 Boys
As parents of our Year 9 boys, we consider it essential that you gain an understanding of the aims of the programme and the various elements within it. The College considers your attendance at this Information Evening as vitally important and looks forward to seeing you there.
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The trip of a lifetime Academic Excellence Tour 2015
Centre
meals, discretionary spending money and
The Academic Excellence Programme is
Day 6
Washington DC – Smithsonian
extra optional evening activities.
Museums, Moonlight
trip of a lifetime.
Monument Tour
Deposit of 30% of the cost of the tour
Day 7
Capitol Hill and Capitol
has to be made a year in advance (April
In April 2015 a group of lucky AEP boys
Building Tour
2014). Letters will be sent to parents
Day 8
The Smithsonian Museums,
early next year and then we will call
The White House
for expressions of interest and hold a
Day 9
Udvar Hazy Centre, National Air
meeting within the first few weeks of
and Space Museum
2014.
calling for expressions of interest for the
will travel to Orlando and Washington DC and take in some of the most exciting destinations in the USA. Itinerary (excluding travelling days): Day 1
Kennedy Space Centre, NASA
Day 2
Islands of Adventure Theme
Park and Harry Potter World,
Universal Studios
Day 3
Astronaut Training Experience
at Kennedy Space Centre
Day 4
Disney World Theme Parks
Day 5
Airboat through Central Florida
Everglades and Orlando Science
The cost of the 12 day tour is
For more information please contact
approximately $6,300. This fee includes
Ms Marilyn Schmidt at
international and domestic flights, airport
marilyns@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.
taxes, destination coach travel, airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, Orlando and Washington activity package entrance fees and costs, and excludes passport and visa application fees, travel insurance, lunch
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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.
Flame Ministries International Flame Ministries International invites you to the 24th Annual Flame Congress, Aquinas College, Mt Henry Road, Salter Point, on 17 to 19 January. Visiting Guest Speaker is Jim ‘Butch’ Murphy from USA, internationally renowned for walking across America carrying a heavy wooden cross to Evangelise the Gospel, an 18 month journey of faith and prayer. Other speakers include Eddie Russell FMI, Emeritus Archbishop Barry J Hickey, Stephen Spiteri, Mgr Brian O’Loughlin, PP, Livia Carre FMI, Carlos Moreira FMI, Cyrus D’Souza FMI, Kaye Rollings FMI. Worship led by Flame Music Ministry. Evening Rallies: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7.45pm; Sunday Mass at 11am. Day Sessions: Saturday and Sunday: registration on the day. Rallies are free. Light refreshments are provided with low cost meals Saturday and Sunday. For enquiries and brochure contact fmi@flameministries.org or kayford@bigpond.com, telephone 93823668 or 0439981515.
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Fulltime Youth Ministry Worker – Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (re-advertised) The Perth Catholic Youth Ministry office is seeking a vibrant youth worker to join the Youth Ministry team. The successful applicant would be required to work within the Youth Ministry team to provide support to individuals and groups already working in youth ministry within parishes in the Archdiocese of Perth, continue to grow and promote youth ministry networks throughout the diocese and assist in coordinating diocesan youth initiatives. Experience in previous youth ministry teams (eg YMT or NET) and/or parish youth groups is recommended. The full job advertisement and a role description are available from CYM Perth office. To submit your CV with a cover letter and three referees including a parish priest, please contact: Anita Parker, Director of Catholic Youth Ministry. Full advertisement is available on www.cym.com.au. Phone: (08) 9422 7912 or Email: anita.parker@highgate-perthcatholic.org.au Applications close Monday 16 December 2013. Previous applicants need not reapply.
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