College Newsletter Week 9 Term 3 Friday 19 September 2014
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 9 Term 3
Front page: Lachlan Fox competing at the ACC Athletics Carnival. More photos and story can be found in the Newsroom.
From the Principal A band of brothers
Cloisters on their way to classes, and were
This week we have been honoured to
able to marvel at the growth and change
have three Old Boys’ Association reunions held in our fantastic community facility on the top floor of the new building. The Classes of 1994 and 2004 met in our Staffroom for their 20 and 10 year respective reunions over the weekend, and on Thursday we were privileged to host the CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ Association Over 60s Morning Tea
of a place they hold dear in their hearts. The morning offered a chance to reflect on all that is good about the CBC community, and College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni addressed the Over 60s Old Boys on that very subject. I thought I would take the opportunity
during school hours.
to present Anthony’s speech, as he soon
From the aspect at the top of the new
himself.
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building, more than 50 gentlemen who
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graduated from the College before 1971
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were treated to the sight of current
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students as they hastened through the
takes the step to becoming an Old Boy
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College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni addressing Old Boys at the Over 60s Morning Tea
College Captain’s speech
Regardless, there is one thing that we all
In recent years the College has undergone
What makes a community? We are all
have in common. CBC Fremantle has left
a renewal process under the guidance of
its mark on each of us in a big way, which
our Principal Mr Kenny, and is heading
is the reason that keeps you coming back
in a positive direction with a particular
and in contact with the school.
focus on the journey from boyhood to
here today because we share something in common. We have all passed through these corridors at some point. For all of you, I am sure the experience would have been very different, but each of us have different memories that we still cherish long after our time at the school is over. CBC Fremantle, I’m sure, would have been very different in your day. You probably would have seen a few more fights than I have and the buildings and landscape would have looked very different to what it does today. In the six years alone that I have been here we have seen six construction sites in different areas of the school.
manhood, a process you will all recall I can say that as a current student, to
well. You may have heard the school’s
know there is a group of Old Boys who,
new tagline ‘Today’s boys…tomorrow’s
even after so many years, continue to
gentlemen’. However, while it may appear
want to be part of the College community
to be a new focus, I don’t think it’s
is an inspiring thought. The analogy that
something new at all. I think it has always
springs to mind is that of the College
been a part of what CBC is about. Every
being like a good wine. You are going to
one of you here is a gentleman and it’s
drink a good wine if it has a good name,
not by pure coincidence that happens.
but you are much more likely to enjoy
I recently became aware of the following
and savour that wine if you know it has
saying: “Being male is a matter of birth,
matured over 100 years and has had
a man a matter of age, but to be a
thousands of recommendations.
gentleman is a matter of choice.”
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In today’s world we see too many people
The qualifications CBC offers are not
Finally, to make you a bit jealous, I
concerned with what is the manly thing
unique. Any Tom, Dick or Harry could go
will let you know of new and exciting
to do rather than what is the gentlemanly
to any school and still receive their high
opportunities for boys at the College.
thing to do. The effects of this hyper-
school graduation and anything else they
Next year we have our first school tour
masculine culture are all around us. The
need to get into university or the job they
to America for the Academic Excellence
renewed focus on the CBC gentleman
want. At CBC Fremantle you get those
group. Unfortunately I will be missing out
challenges the boys to think differently
same qualifications, and more, so that
as I graduate this year, but I did have the
about what is the manly thing and instead
not only are you ready to get a job or go
chance to go on the Italy tour in 2013
focus on what is the gentlemanly way
to university, but you are ready to be a
and that was a lot of fun. The school
to act towards women, our families and
responsible and respectful gentleman of
has a wide variety of tours available for
towards each other.
our society. The CBC Fremantle education
students. The sort of thing that probably
is unique and something that is truly
wasn’t really offered in your day I would
At the College’s recent renewal assembly,
special. I think that CBC as a school
suspect… unless in the service of our
the Executive Director of Edmund Rice
understands what it means to contribute
country!
Education Australia said something that
to a society where those values are often
I feel is particularly true of CBC Fremantle.
‘glossed over’. Everything done here is to
But I digress, CBC is a wonderful school
Dr Wayne Tinsey made the simple
benefit the boys’ growth into gentlemen
community that is all encompassing. And
observation that there is a difference
who the community and their family will
this community, I believe, is very lucky
between a qualification and an education.
be proud of.
to have an Old Boys group as strong and CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 9 Term 3
Achievements Solomon Wright (Year 12) has been offered the Vynka Hohnen Scholarship at Bond University in Queensland. The prestigious scholarship is awarded annually to a Western Australian Year 12 student who demonstrates leadership skills, community commitment, capacity for academic achievement and a generous and outgoing nature. Far left: Class of 1994 reunion Centre: Class of 2004 reunion
Solomon will commence a Bachelor of Laws at Bond University in 2015.
Above: Over 60s Morning Tea
as prominent as the CBC Old Boys. You gentlemen add lustre to our College and help round out our community. For me at least, it shows that CBC is more than a school -- it is a family. We are all a band of brothers and I look forward to joining your ranks next year once I graduate. Thank you. Anthony Iannantuoni College Captain 2014
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CBC Fremantle community is invited to a fun morning of golf at the Point Walter Golf Club on Saturday 18 October. Cost of $35.00 per head includes golf and an open grill lunch. Players must provide
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their own clubs or hire at the course. Beverages can be purchased on the day.
CBC brings home ACC Aths shield
Format: Ambrose (4 ball). There will be nine teams of 4 (expandable if people register early). If required, some shuffling of teams will be made to suit ability. Pairs will be honoured where possible.
CBC Fremantle have once again won the ACC Athletics Carnival Overall Boys’ Shield. Read more...
Registration is at 8.30am and tee-off at 9.15am. The aim is to finish around midday and then head into the club rooms for lunch and refreshments. Registration closes Tuesday 14 October 2014. To register contact Barry Bourne on 0409493485 or bbourne70@gmail.com.
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Calendar Week 10 Term 3 2014
College Information Uniform Shop opening hours The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is necessary. School Holidays Opening Hours The Uniform Shop will be open on Friday 10 October from 12pm to 3pm.
Monday 22 September Philippines Immersion all week Thursday 25 September Mass 8.15am (Samson 5, 6 &7) Year 11 Physics Excursion Senior Water Polo Carnival Friday 26 September Year 12 Liturgy P3 CA:P4 Year 12 Farewell & Colours/Honours Last Day of Term
No appointment is necessary.
Put these dates in your diary... Friday 24 October Year 12 Mass and Graduation ceremony Sunday 26 October Awards ceremony
Canteen special notice
Friday 31 October The Samson House Fundraiser scheduled for Friday 19 September (Week 9) has been rescheduled for Friday 31 October (Week 3, Term 4)
As a result of a refurbishment, there will be a reduced service in the Canteen in Term 4. A kiosk will operate out of Room 004, but with a reduced selection. Drinks, some confectionary and pre-packaged food (pies, sausage rolls and sushi) will be available.
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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.
100 Years of Schoenstatt The Schoenstatt Movement invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of Schoenstatt. When: Sunday 19 October 2014 Where: 9 Talus Drive Mt. Richon, Armadale Time: 2 pm, Solemn Holy Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Barry J Hickey A Plenary Indulgence can be obtained in our Schoenstatt Shrine until 26 October Concludes with refreshments. www.schoenstattwa.org.au, telephone 9399 2349
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.
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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