Christian Brothers College Newsletter
Senior Campus 214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4200 F 08 8400 4299 Junior Campus 324 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4222 F 08 8400 4220 CBC Community 178 East Terrace, Children’s Centre Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8223 5469 F 08 8223 7803
A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition
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Term 2, Week 8
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Friday June 21, 2013
Year 5s performing at the Paul McGuire Festival.
and insecurity. Finally, the theme aims to highlight the situation of refugees whose hopes have not been fulfilled Source: www.refugeeweek.org.au/
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From The Principal Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers,
Refugee Week As part of Refugee Week students will participate in a range of activities around the theme Restoring Hope as part of our awareness of the rights, hopes and lives of refugees throughout the world. Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society. The theme reminds us that, while a refugee’s journey begins with danger, it also begins with hope. It calls attention to the role of countries which, through offering protection to refugees and providing them an opportunity to rebuild their lives, restore hope for a future free from fear, persecution, violence
We were fortunate to be visited by Christian Brothers Theo Alvares, and Br Roshan D’Cunha from the Indian Province and who are currently working in the Oceania Province, in the Philippines. Br Theo spoke to a whole staff gathering about the simple but profound challenge for us to allow our spirituality and love for each other and our planet. His call to eco sustainability and an unconditional love for one another was heartfelt. It was a privilege to host our Brothers and former Rostrevor staff member Lyn Moten on a school tour of both the Senior and Junior Campus.
Arts Our annual Arts Festival or Paul McGuire Week has now ended. Last week as part of the festivities I attended a performance at the Junior Campus with the Australian Symphony Orchestra. I also attended one of the two discoes. Whilst both events are poles apart on the musical genre scale both events highlighted the incredible energy, passion and joy music brings to our lives.
Liberating Education
We open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.
Faith Excellence Community Compassion
The Middle School is also participating in their Social this Friday night at the Foglar Furlan Centre. Over 300 students from CBC and their female guests from schools in Adelaide will attend. The CBC Community Children’s Centre is engaging in Paul McGuire Week with a visit in the toddler room by ‘Cool for Kids Entertainment Group’.
Academia Our senior students were engaged in their exams last week and I thank all members of staff and our invigilators for their support and supervision of the boys. This week our Year 11 students are undertaking their Christian Service Learning placements throughout Adelaide. Year 12 students also attended a Uni SA Careers workshop on Wednesday. Monday marked the first day of Semester Two for our senior students. Student timetables are available online via the College portal.
Community Involvement We hosted over 40 families this week as part of our Principal’s tours. There is great positivity around the quality of education and care provided at CBC and as a result our enrolments are filling fast. I commend our student leaders who conducted the tours. If you have siblings for enrolment in 2014 or 2015 I highly recommend you contact the College Registrar on 8400 4210 as a matter or urgency.
Governance - A Call To Authenticity
Counsellor’s Corner
This week we were visited by our governing body EREA to conduct a renewal visit. The aim of the School Renewal (conducted every 4 years) is to provide recommendations and commendations around the authenticity of CBC as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition. The visiting panel consisted of: • Mr Chris Smith EREA Director Identity; • Mr Terry Roberts EREA Regional Coordinator;
Drugs and Teenagers.
• Mr Steve Genesin CESA Principal’s Consultant; and
Drugs affect an adolescent more severely than an adult. Drugs disturb the already unstable state of adolescent growth by (1) retarding emotional development, (2) lowering inhibitions against behaviour that a teenager might avoid if drug-free and (3) increasing the natural tendency towards selfishness. Drugs tend to freeze the emotional development at the age level at which the teenagers began to take drugs. It is hard for an adolescent while using drugs to experience feelings of affection, fear, hope and success. Such feelings may be repressed and distorted by drugs. Adolescents learn to distrust their feelings because they feel numb or angry most of the time. This leads to the distrust of friends and family who love them. The feelings the drugs provide are looked on as the only real ones and all others are to be distrusted. They cannot trust anyone, not even their own feelings. Drugs lower inhibitions so that teenagers throw caution to the wind in driving, crime, sexual relations and chemical abuse. Moral issues can be confused so that teenagers find themselves in sexual situations that may confuse even adults. Drugs hinder the process of finding one’s sexual identity. Already focused on self, an adolescent using drugs becomes even more selfabsorbed as drugs demand more and more attention in caring for oneself. The person’s life becomes centred on obtaining the drugs, hiding them and protecting oneself by lies and the avoidance of the observant eyes of family members and friends. It is a very lonely, sad and terrifying existence without the love and trust of others. Hope and trust are necessary parts of healing.
• Mr Brian Roberts EREA Principal Representative NSW.
Br Michael Flaherty Counsellor
Prayer for Refugee Week Compassionate God, No one is a stranger to you and no one is ever far from your loving care. Watch over those who are separated from their loved ones and homeland; those who fear persecution and hope for a better life in our community. May we reach out in welcome to all those who arrive as refugees, embracing one another so that together your hope O God will be our future. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Board Matters This month’s Board meeting coincided with the EREA visit. The EREA Renewal panel met with the Board to ascertain how CBC is authentically living the values of Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion. Other issues covered by the Board included our fee collection procedures, family debtors, and Community Children’s Centre operations. I also thank Mrs Lee and her Year 12 Food Technology class who catered a 3 course, five star meal for the Board gathering. Written feedback provided by the Board on food quality, service and presentation will form part of student summative assessment.
Source: http://www.opw.catholic.org.au/index
Mr Noel Mifsud Principal
Homelessness Winter Appeal The Winter Appeal is a time when we focus on how fortunate we are, and that other men, women and children, however, live on the streets of Adelaide. In the coming weeks, in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul, we ask all members of the community to please bring: jumpers, jackets, beanies, scarfs, blankets and nonperishable canned food. I sincerely thank those students and staff who have already been so generous with their donations and have made such a meaningful difference in the lives of people who desperately need our help.
Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is operating from 227 Flinders Street, Adelaide. For more information, please call 8400 4249. Normal trading hours: Monday 8 :30am to 5pm* Wednesday 12pm to 5pm* Friday 12pm to 5pm* (*During school terms - extra trading hours are advertised for school holiday trading) Mrs Claire Summerton Uniform Shop Manager
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The Winter Appeal will conclude at the end of the second week of Term 3. For those interested in participating in the Sleepout, it’s on Friday of week 9 - collect forms from Ms Barton at the front desk and return to Mr Flynn by Wednesday 26/6. Making a difference together! Mr Hilary Flynn Christian Service / Values Education Coordinator
From The Deputy Principal Schools Need To Be Data Informed And Not Data Driven Recently I attended a deputy’s conference at Thomas More College with our guest speaker, Professor Erica McWilliam from the University of Queensland. Her presentation focused on how schools need to use data effectively to accurately measure and predict student learning. Over the years educators have made great strides in using data. However, there is the danger where we can misunderstand what data can and can’t do. A decade ago, many schools often dismissed student achievement data and systematic research as having only limited utility when it came to improving schools or school systems. Today, we have come full circle. All schools are now aware of the importance of using data for both data-based decision making and researchbased practice. However, we need to be aware we can be caught up in the risk of using data to drive a school rather using data or research to inform decisions? Nat Silver has recently written a book called “The Signal and the Noise – The Art and Science of Prediction” describes how data can be used and misused in various fields of society. He stated that: One of the pervasive risks that we face in the information age…is that even if the amount of knowledge in the world is increasing, the gap between what we know and what we think we know may be widening. This syndrome is often associated with very precise-seeming predictions that are not at all accurate…This is like claiming you are a good shot because your bullets always end up in about the same place — even though they are nowhere near the target. p. 45
After I finished university I worked many months for the Bureau of Statistics in Canberra analysing demographic data. This experience provided for me with the realisation that the type of data we use can give different perceptions, depending on what data is selected is to be analysed. As we know from politicians data can easily be misinterpreted and not fully analysed
resulting in unrealistic predictions made in the light of political agendas. Even though schools are not political arenas, schools now use data such as graduation rates, expenditures, and the reading and math test scores of students, attendance levels and behavioural data. It is important that this data is used in analysing the improvement of any school. However, this data only provides one aspect of analysis and needs to include others variables such social and emotional determinants that influence a student. The challenge today for schools is to use this data to inform how we can improve student learning and make good decisions based upon data results. Schools need to actively seek out the kind of data they need as well as the achievement data external stakeholders need. The data most useful to parents and policy-makers focus on how well students and schools are doing; this is the kind of data required where no child is left behind and data is used to support all students to be successful. We must understand the limitations of research as well as its uses. Especially when crafting policy, we should not expect research to dictate outcomes but should instead ensure that decisions are informed by the facts and insights that science can provide. As a College community we need to use the data to inform us to make reforms that improve student learning and meet targets set for improvements. The College is currently working on a school improvement plan to set designated targets in areas such as: Continuous Systematic Learning Improvement, High Quality Inclusive Teaching and Learning, Safe and Rigorous Learning Environment and Personalising and Connecting Learning. Meeting these targets will be used to measure if our College has improved within our strategic directions. Research and data are powerful tools. Used thoughtfully, they are dynamic levers for improving schools and schooling. In this new era, our College stands to benefit enormously from advances in research and use of a data system, as an Edmund Rice School our focus is on excellence and equity through our touchstone “Liberating Education”.
2013 School calendar Week 9 Mon 24 June Year 5/6 Swimming Year 12 Retreat Tues 25 June Year 5/6 Swimming Year 9 Respectful Relationships (Bourke & Walsh) Year 12 Retreat Wed 26 June Year 5/6 Swimming “Big Cake Bake” Red Cross House charity Reception Transition Visits Parent Information Evening - Mark Le Messurier
Upcoming Event
Wednesday 26 June Parent Information Evening with Mark Le Messurier Thurs 27 June Year 9 Dancing 9.20 – 10.20am at SAC Year 5/6 Swimming Fri 28 June
Year 5/6 Swimming Year 12 Road Safety - SAPOL JC Reports distributed MC SRC Meeting SC SRC Meeting
Mon 1 July
NAIDOC Week Music visit – Leigh Creek
Tues 2 July
NAIDOC Week Music visit – Leigh Creek Senior School Assembly P&F Meeting Parent Literacy Forum
Wed 3 July
NAIDOC Week Music visit – Leigh Creek
Thurs 4 July
NAIDOC Week Music visit – Leigh Creek Reports sent home (SC) Term Two concludes
Fri 5 July
Student free day Senior Formal – Wine Centre
Week 10
The signal is the truth. The noise is what distracts us from the truth. (Nat Silver p. 17)
Mr Shaun Clarke Deputy Principal
Term 2 Fee Reminder CBC has a policy of forwarding family accounts to Mercantile Credit Management (our debt collectors) when school fees are in arrears and/or a mutually acceptable payment arrangement is not in place with the College. You are always welcome to discuss your financial situation with the Business Manager Mr Frank Scali. If you have any queries please contact The Finance Office on 8400 4207.
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading hours The Uniform Shop will close for the holidays on Friday 5 July. Holiday Trading Mon 8 July - Thurs 18 July - Closed Fri 19 July - Open 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon 22 July - Closed for Staff PD Normal trading hours resume: Wednesday 24 July
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Australia and New Zealand Reference Centre Over the next few weeks I will be highlighting some of the online resources that can be accessed through the Library website. Remember, the library website is accessible by going to the home page of the College portal and is found under the ‘My Resources’ tab.
The resources that can be accessed from this database include: • • • • • •
Australian journals International journal Full-text reference books Full-text biographies Images, maps and flags Newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Age
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This week I would like to outline the Australia and New Zealand Reference Centre database. This database contains a reference collection that is a vital resource for anyone seeking information on virtually any topic of regional interest. It contains information from major Australian newspapers and journal articles that date back to early last century. The database is accessible from the library website ‘Databases’ web page found under the ‘Research Library’ tab.
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The information stored in this database is not usually available by searching the Internet as it is a paid service, so it is important to know how to access it. A careful selection of search terms to begin with, and narrowing down search results by date, subject, or periodical type will generally result in a more efficient search. Articles can be saved, emailed or printed. Please contact me if you would like a more detailed explanation of searching this database. Mrs Sandra Mason Head Librarian
FAME is a not-for-profit program under the umbrella of Christian Brothers Oceania that provides education for disengaged young people in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. As part of our program we have a social enterprise furniture business called FAME Furniture that offers custom made-to-order products from Pine or Rosewood. You can support our program and make a difference by ordering a product today. To make an enquiry contact Dale Zampogna at FAME on: 0449 761 326 or DZampogna@edmundrice.org
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From the Counselling Team
2. Find out what is going on
7. Discuss and get help
3. Empathise don’t problem solve: Support more important than advice
Strategies For Helping Teens Through Tough Times 1. Understand Adolescence and the Potential Pitfalls Teens are different from Adults Different Social Developmental Stage – therefore more likely to experience loneliness, rejection, social humiliation, social anxiety, depression in response to rejection and so on. Different Emotional Recognition Abilities – therefore more likely to experience conflict, misunderstanding, more likely to be confused and overwhelmed by emotional experience. Different Hormonal Fluctuations – therefore more likely to experience rapid mood swings, risky behaviors occur suddenly, feel overwhelmed by changes in mood. Different Sleep Patterns – therefore more likely to be sleep deprived and have difficulty with motivation, concentration and mood stabilisation. Different Cognitive Skills – therefore more likely to make poor decisions, act in risky ways have difficulty seeing the “big picture”.
Question asking: One of the most important things we can do. Ask about the details, ask with low intensity, make questions easier to answer, find other ways to get information rather than just face to face conversations.
Provide Sympathy, understanding and care. Be prepared to be in the presence of pain, and problems without solutions. This gives the message that life is difficult and that’s okay. Being empathic without giving advice means we don’t give teens the impression that it’s abnormal to feel pain.
Keep talking with people (confidentially) about your concerns with students, get advice, support and help from GPs, school counsellors, psychologists, etc.
Reprinted with permission Kirrilie Smout, Clinical Psychologist Ms Jane Gaynor From the Counselling Team
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4. Help them Learn coping Skills
Ask for their solutions first. Be patient. Then provide specific ideas – about what they can control – their behaviour. Don’t suggest they think and feel differently, suggest they act differently.
5. Where possible improve social connections and meaningful activity
Help teens avoid the “withdraw/avoid” instincts which over the long run are not productive. Suggest and facilitate small amounts of social interaction and meaningful activity each day.
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Paul McGuire Week Celebrations
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It also includes opportunities for parents / caregivers to • Become familiar with the school and policies. • Meet with staff members. • Meet other parents / caregivers.
Assistant Principal - Junior Campus
• Receive information about events, OSHC etc. More and more I am having discussions with parents’ on how to build resilience in young people. I am forever grateful that my children are all now young adults and carving out a life for themselves.
Dear Parents/Caregivers and Friends On Wednesday we welcomed into our CBC family our new Reception students who visited for part of the morning. Miss Odgers and I met with all our new parents and outlined what they are to expect in the coming years. Transition visits are an integral part of a child settling into school. At CBC Junior Campus we set up a buddy system with older children so that children in Reception have a welcoming experience from the beginning. Our Transition Programme includes • Walks around the school to familiarise and find out where things are for example toilets, playground. • Spending time in the classroom with a teacher and other students. • Going to school events such as assembly, library visits or performances.
When my children were young I was forever worrying about them, but knew one of the greatest gifts I could give my children was for them to be resilient, to develop inner strength, acquire skills to cope with whatever life throws at them, to recover from disappointment and hardship and be prepared for future challenges. Kids need to be resilient to succeed in life. On Wednesday 26 June 7.30pm – 9.00pm I have arranged for leading expert Mr Mark Le Messurier to speak on this very issue. I am sure you will take home with your some advice, guidelines, resources that will enable you to help your children become resilient and successful young people. Highlight in your diaries the forum. Not to be missed! Another link for you to nominate teachers / leaders who have made a difference to your son whilst at CBC www.prideofaustralia.com.au . Our teachers / leaders at CBC are sensational. Please take the time to nominate someone who has inspired your son.
• Opportunities to develop relationships with other children and leaders.
Congratulations to Akok Machar and Isaac Gianetta who competed in the All Schools 2013 Cross Country Championships. Akok crossed the line 16 with Isaac right behind him in 17th place out of 41 boys. They did CBC proud. My gratitude and thanks must go to Donna and Nick Gianetta for transporting the boys to and from the venue and for their wonderful support.
Reminders • 26 June – 9.00-11.30 Week 9 Transition visits new receptions • 26 June – Mark le Messurier – at 7.30-9pm. CBC Junior Campus. $2 gold coin donation. All welcome. • 26 June – Week 9 Br Michael’s Farewell Assembly 11.20am Junior Campus • 1 July NAIDOC Week • Thursday 4 July Variety Breakfast 8 – 9am • Thursday 4 July Last day of term • Friday 5 July – Pupil Free Day • Tuesday Term 3 Commences Tuesday 23 July Wishing you God’s blessings for the week ahead
Mrs Frances Zubreckyj Assistant Principal - Junior Campus
Term 2, Week 8 Reception Purple John O’Mahoney Reception White Danek Morello Year 1 Purple
Kale Vause
Year 1 White
Andrew Callow
Year 2 Purple
Jackson Bugg
Year 2 White
Bay-Lih Baynes
Year 3 Purple
Noel Sony
Year 3 White
Lucas Sebastiano
Year 4 Purple
Bayley Fitzpatrick, Cooper Stewart
Year 4 White
Jake Apolloni
Year 5 Purple
Jalal Afzali, Matthew Thomas
Year 5 White
James Kieboom
Year 6 Gold
Thomas Grech
7.30 – 9.00pm, Wednesday 26 June
Year 6 Purple
Ben Boffo
Year 6 White
Hunter Savle, Ben Harper
Performing Arts Centre Christian Brothers College Junior Campus $2 Gold coin donation
Music Reuben Ritossa Nesteroff
Practical Ideas to Build Children’s Emotional Resilience presented by Mark Le Messurier, Teacher, Counsellor and Author.
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BASKETBALL Open A Basketball CBC 49 defeated Unley High School 43
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BE A PART OF THE BREAKFAST BBQ SENIOR SCHOOL WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2013 7.30am – 8.30am JUNIOR SCHOOL THURSDAY 4 JULY 2013 7.30am – 8.30am
It was a coach’s nightmare on game day for CBC to have two players who were injured and a third with a 50:50 chance to play out the game! Essentially we were going in with six players against a top quality UHS squad so the odds were not in our favour. I wish to acknowledge the fact that all injured players turned up to support the team. This speaks loudly of term spirit, cohesion and most importantly a belief in the team that they can overcome all manner of adversities. The team thanks Manship, P. Nguyen and Gleeson for their support. We appreciate it. It is very evident that we have to be at the top of our game given the history of UHS. Being in this division means that every point counts and every minute of the games is a life time. An advantage on the scoreboard can evaporate very quickly. Thus far this CBC team has already proven that they are a side to contend with this season. Thus far they are credited with 16 consecutive wins since season 2012! The first quarter was an even affair that saw CBC plugging away at the two point opportunities as UHS went early with their three point shooters. In fact UHS relied on this tactic throughout the game. They hit three 3-pointers in the opening stanza but we replied with two threes to counter and relied on the forwards to do the scoring in the low post. This was a critical period as we established a five point lead. The problem was to maintain and build on it. The second quarter started well and we managed to build on our five point lead to stretch it out to a 10 point buffer at the half time break. This as the coaching staff knew was a handy buffer but still early days very quickly given the team we were playing. The third quarter was basically a scramble to salvage our game plan, regroup and acknowledge a good opposition as they outscored us 11 to 5. UHS regrouped and put up three threes to put CBC under pressure as the score dwindled to a mere four points. Naturally the call to CBC players was to extend the defence to pressure the opposition three point shooters but also watch the switch in play where their quick guards can penetrate our zone from an outside pass to drive to our basket. This quarter was also critical as UHS deployed a man on extended full court press. This caused some problems but CBC countered with some excellent personal ball control skills to advance the ball and got players positioned well to receive the ball from the player under pressure in the back court. Nevertheless it exposed some deficiencies that must be addressed, The fourth quarter was essentially a slugfest (metaphorically speaking) where both teams went point for point. CBC matched their threes and drives and shots for twos with our own efforts. It was quite a sight to see the non-verbal communication between the CBC players as they were able to execute combination passes to score in this crucial period of the game. As two senior players intonated, “We know each other’s game sir, after all we have played together since Year 8!” It was also pointed out to me that this team have won 16 consecutive games in a row, counting the 2012 and 2013 season thus far. We will see how we progress. The fourth quarter’s emphasis was to defend a slim four point lead, match the opposition’s scoring, absorb their offensive stance and counter with our extended zone defence, offensive rebounds and create scoring opportunities of our own. Overall, we played a good game given that we could only rotate one player. The turnovers (14) were a problem but acceptable with an average of 10.4 per game. The offensive rebound count was as expected with a current average of 9.6. I was very pleased with the defensive rebound count of 28 in this game averaging 20.4 thus far. We have to also pick up on our shot statistics have improved to 41.8%. We have recently invested time at training in shooting practice and I would anticipate that this shooting percentage will increase. Simply put, we cannot win games if the ball does not go into the basket! The number of assists is very encouraging averaging 12.4 per game. Three pointers are only at 23.8 % per game. In this game the scorers kept the INSIGHT
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score ticking along but I also very impressed with work ethic of the other players to defend, intercept and create options to end up with a winning scenario. The impressive feature of the 2013 open A Team is their intensity, belief in team and the fact that they know that any team is “beatable”! We congratulate UHS on their sportsmanship, great skill and for their tenacity. We also wish them a good run in the remainder of the 2013 season. Gleeson came into the game with an injury and did well to push through the pain barrier. He was instrumental in getting the ball through some tough defensive pressure in the mid-court with good speed and skills and set up some crucial passes. He had to retire soon after to prevent further injury. Squire had an excellent run with the ball in this game. He played the point/shooting guard role and was excellent in setting up our defensive posture with an eye out for the loose opposition player. In our defensive zone, the ball invariable comes to him and his experience shows where he always ensures that the ball is secure before he starts play. I was also impressed with id positional play in offence when he cuts deep to present an option for a pass. Megins had another outstanding game with shots at 60% and eight defensive rebounds. He kept the pressure on the opposition with threes and twos to keep them off balance. This was in addition to aggressively attacking the basket, drawing the opposition and then palming off to another player to convert. Three assists resulted in a valuable six points. Led the scoring with 24 points or 49% of all points scored in the game. De Pinto played a sterling game in defence and offence. His agility, speed and quick hands are quite extraordinary as is his leaping ability. He constantly kept pressure on the opposition and always chased the ball down. Did a great layup, pulled four defensive and two offensive rebounds. Capped the game off with five assists which was the highest for all players. Ciabattoni also impressed with three triples and twos to finish with 14 points (29% contribution) for the game. Currently shooting at 37% for threes. He pulled down eight defensive rebounds and also contributed to finishing from three assists from Megins as he cut from the base line to receive the combination pass. He brought the ball up well and set up the quick long passes to the low post in addition to making good position after the pass. Hilliker filled the bill as the all-round player in this game. His reflexes in enabling the only steals in the game, combined with three assists, two converted layups, three defensive and one offensive rebound is testimony to that. Hilliker worked with his twin De Pinto yet again to continually harass the opposition. His speed and read of opposition passes is excellent as is my appreciation of his quick movement to receive the outlet pass from our defensive end. Kurvers again worked the low post making front position and converting shots at 50%. Credited with one offensive and three defensive rebounds he made an impression. I was also impressed with his coverage at both ends of the court and working with Megins in tandem defence and offence. My thanks to the coaching team of Chris Mellow, Ann Marie Kurvers, Tracey Gleeson, the strong parents presence and supporters. Best Players: Oliver Megins. Gian Ciabattoni and Michael De Pinto. Next Game: Away game against Concordia College. Mr Gary Jalleh Coach
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Open C Basketball Unley High School 38 defeated CBC 24 CBC competed extremely well against the highly skilled Unley High team. While it was disappointing losing, there were many positives to come out of the match. After the lads were shell shocked in the first half, the players got back in the game by making better decisions in the second half. Good decisions under pressure is what makes a team improve. This is the most pleasing outcome of this game. Michael P and Matthew top scored with 7 points each, Raisy 4, Gian 3, Vincent 2 and Aidan 1 point. Mr Tony Carrieri Coach
Junior B Basketball CBC 45 defeated Cabra 40 We are in the middle of our hardest run of games in our schedule and yet the CBC Junior B team continue to impress with their determination and fitness. Once again we faced a taller opposition – yet we ‘out-hustled’ Cabra in the most critical moments of the game. We had a few players out this week which made the going all the more tough, but the team embraces the ‘next man up’ philosophy exceptionally well. Nathan Grant-Allan, Mitchell Taylor and Nathaniel Krecu were our ‘bigs’ for the game and did an admirable job out-rebounding their Cabra opposition whilst playing out the whole match despite being in foul trouble since the start of the second half. Jack O’Nions and Foday Samuca were a great tandem in the back court, troubling the Cabra ball handlers in a half-court trap styled defence. Daniel Wallace came up from the C team this week and hit some timely shots along with Foday. Our perimeter shooting, in general, looked much better this round. Next week we have another big test against Concordia, this time at home. Let’s maintain this undefeated season boys! Mr Richard Moore Coach
Junior E Basketball Cardijn B 52 defeated CBC Junior E 11 It was a difficult game for the boys up against a higher division with no subs. However, they managed to keep the pressure on and work as a team. Well done to Tom McKay, our top scorer of the day. An excellent effort from all involved. Ms Sarah English Coach
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up team plays, despite a few early yips. In the second quarter Cabra started to dominate through the midfield and from their defence. They had numerous strong, skilled running players that we were unable to man up on. They crept to a 14 point lead and looked set to maintain control. To our credit the players made greater efforts to shut down their playmakers and contest more effectively. Jonty Rutai lent support to Anthony Martino in the midfield, Thomas Melios-Traver and Chalie Meyer held their feet and laid impressive tackles. Pele Biancardi gave the team plenty of drive and applied pressure to his opponents. Nathan Byrnes continued to provide good options and skilled disposals from his wing. Delaat, Thomas Pickering and Hancock made the most of opportunities and by half time we had reversed the situation and went in 16 points up. In the third quarter CBC played an excellent quarter of football, despite not scoring a goal. We withstood the pressure that Cabra had applied and they appeared to be tiring, with their main play makers quietened. Liam McGee had been unleashed into the contest and quickly learnt to hold the defensive position to cut off their play makers. Nick Adams lifted his game another notch, with sound judgement, clever evasive skills and a cleaner disposal. Chris Clemente built up a fortress in the last line of defence and Byrnes continued to give drive from the wing. Jack Poole gave valuable support on the other wing swapping with Curyer and Bryce Clonan demonstrated the art of working his defender under the ball and win possessions in the forward line. Luke Yates led well to give the team plenty of options in going forward. The last quarter saw our boys apply more pressure and all over the ground. Kittel-Neill, Adams, Clemente, Barnett, Martino and Dwyer constantly fed the ball to Pele, TMT and the fast running Sam Warren. Brady Goggins started featuring in some damaging midfield play, along with Chalie Meyer who had cleverly shut down various Cabra mid field options. Delaat kicked a few more goals himself, having dished out a banquet of offerings to other forwards throughout the day. Pickering enjoyed the physical displays of strength required to win the hard ball and shrug off tackles, reminiscent of his summer battling the waves at Parsons Beach. Sam Warren finished the game full of run and pace in the forward lines. The interchange gate spun continually, with Dane Richardson contributing well on a wing in the last quarter after earlier doing a great job as runner. Luke Yates continued to cause the opposition defenders grief, whilst Lachy Starr patiently waited for a run before propelling himself onto the ground. His enthusiasm was capped off with a great piece of play in the forward lines setting up Nathan Byrnes for a goal. In the end a great result from CBC having been given quite a fright by Cabra in the first half. This week we play Prince Alfred College 3rd XVIII at PAC Main Oval. Best Players: Curyer, Delaat, Adams, Byrnes, Rutai, Clemente, Hancock, Pickering, Warren Goal Scorers: Delaat (5), Pickering (4), Biancardi (2), Yates, Warren, Byrnes, Hancock, Clonan 1 each. Mr Greg Ward Coach
CBC 17.10 (112) defeated Cabra 8.8 (56)
Year 10 Football
Last Saturday the First XVIII took on Cabra, with players from both teams refreshed and energised after the long weekend rest. Cabra have been a formidable rival to CBC over recent years, with a considerable number of talented players at their disposal. Once again we played on a soft and damp CBC Main Oval, posing further challenges to our fast running midfield. CBC started well and had numerous opportunities to open up a sizeable early lead, however Cabra steadied and were only 6 points down at quarter time. A superb quarter of football from Aiden Curyer gave CBC drive, along with the ruck work of Michael Hilliker and the forward work of Nick Delaat and Jarrod Hancock. James Kittel-Neill once again held the defence steady whilst Nick Adams gained numerous possessions to repel the Cabra forwards. Josh Dwyer attacked the ball well to win valuable possessions across half back whilst Josh Barnett persisted with setting
Sacred Heart 25.10 (160) defeated CBC 4.5 (29) Best Players: Bielby, Crisanti, Mastrangelo, McPherson, Johansen, Daly Goal Scorers: Tully, Daly, Johansen, Strange Our Round 6 experience against the powerhouse football school of South Australia was one to remember because of the football lesson we were given. CBC has been competitive in every Division 1 game so far this season, winning some and losing some. However Sacred Heart proved itself to be at another level. It was fierce at the ball, ran hard in numbers, was precise with its foot-skills and dominated the air. Sacred Heart began the game flying. It was desperate for the ball, often fighting each other for possession while CBC players spectated. Their attack on the ball should not
have intimidated our players as we pride ourselves on our skill in the contested situation. However, we were stunned like rabbits in the spotlight, and watched Sacred Heart score 5 goals without CBC threatening. Late in the first quarter, Austin Crisanti was moved from full-forward to the midfield to provide a physical presence, which quelled their dominance in the contest to some extent. With Tom Bielby providing his physical presence and continuing his good form, CBC made a few forward thrusts to end the quarter. The quarter-time instruction was to win the quarter. Players were told to ‘harden up’ in the contest and provide greater competitiveness for the ball. Crisanti’s and Bielby’s physical presence, combined with Will McPherson’s determination in ruck, gave us equal use of the ball for much of this second quarter and the players definitely were more competitve. It was only in the last few minutes that Sacred Heart broke free and scored several goals in only a few minutes to win back the quarter. With the level of effort CBC had given, the players were very despondent to have lost the quarter. The half-time message was to lift the chins and respond quickly to provide pressure when Sacred Heart had possession. Unfortunately their pace by foot and by ball movement could not be matched, and the second half saw Sacred Heart run away with the game. Whilst disappointed with the loss, the players must take several positives from the game. In particular we led the second quarter for all but the last 3 or 4 minutes, proving we could match them. Just about every individual had moments where they won contests in parts of the game. Adrian Mastrangelo was repeatedly confronted with a mismatch in numbers but still managed to repel plenty of attacks from half-back. Trent Daly was forced to play at full-back and provide extra presence in the mid-field and he battled hard to perform this near impossible task, kicking one of our 4 goals. Tom Bielby was tagged, and despite this, still managed to be our best and possibly the best player on the ground. CBC was also without several key players defenders and midfielders due to injury. We called up 2 Year 9s (Andrew McPherson and Taylor Sarunic) who battled hard during their 3rd of 4 games for the weekend. Without them we would have had just 16 players. Sacred Heart enjoyed the luxury of rotating an interchange of 4 players and this no doubt aided their run. In the end, I stressed that players must focus on the positives and reflect on the privilege to have played against such a strong team. We must reset for another tough match against PAC this week at home. Mr Matthew Crisanti Coach
the opposition to then go on a scoring spree and win the quarter by 4 points. From being 10 points up, we were now 13 points down going into the last quarter. Unfortunately, in the final quarter CBC tried hard, but allowed Marryatville to score two easy goals and the game was lost. Sam Daniele ran all day, picking up countless possessions, always taking the ball cleanly and delivering the ball precisely to a teammate. He was creative on the ball; the way he was able to slip tackles and burst clear set a fine example for his teammates. Anthony Zito was a focal point at centre half forward, with his strong marking; fierce attack on the ball and long kicks to goal. Harrison Webb was ‘dwarfed’ by some of the opposition, yet he flew for marks, tackled hard and set up numerous opportunities for his teammates. It is a sad indictment that I could only pick three players in the best players. A number of players dropped in and out of the game, without exerting much influence. It is not good enough to do one or two good things and then not do anything for the rest of the game. We need more players playing better, for longer periods. To compete against the better teams, we must have more than 3 players in the best players, we must have more contributors; players willing to keep their eyes on the ball and attack it flat out; run and kick the ball into the spaces; take risks. We have proven we can compete with the stronger teams for two or three quarters. Our challenge in the next two games of this term is to work hard for 4 quarters and the results will come our way. Mr Peter Tippins Coach
Year 8 Football
Year 4/5 Football
Marryatville High 9.9 (63) defeated CBC 6.8 (44)
CBC 4.3 (27) defeated St Johns 2.4 (16)
Goal Scorers: A Zito (2), Unknown (2), S Daniele (1), J Tavian (1) Best Players: S Daniele, A Zito, H Webb In what was a good game of football against two evenly matched teams, CBC battled away valiantly only to let the game slip away in the last quarter. For three and a half quarters, CBC really took it up to the opposition, yet could not sustain the effort and lost by 19 points. Our first quarter was solid; first to the contest; tackling with aggression; shepherding; smothering and desperate play to keep the ball in our forward line. We had more shots on goal, yet lost the quarter by 4 points. In the second quarter we tried hard; ran the ball and kicked into the open spaces. We had the same number of shots on goal as Marryatville, yet lost the quarter by 5 points and were now down by 9 points, yet well in the game. In the third quarter, the game was in the balance, CBC were committed and winning crucial contested possessions; we were playing on at all costs and were dominating inside our forward 50. We rattled on 4 quick goals and at one stage had a ten point lead and then ...we just stopped. We went into our shells, dropped easy marks; did not run or chase; were second to the ball; our forwards were playing behind their opponents and once again, the commitment of a number of CBC players when the game was in the balance, was very disappointing. Our effort at the contest was at times very soft, allowing
The boys picked up from the last game and they again showed how great they can play when the whole team contributes. We saw some really exciting footy today and the boys put on a show for the parents with running play and excellent skills. Both teams looked quite evenly matched which meant there was not going to be any easy ball for CBC but right from the get-go CBC showed great commitment to go in to the packs hard and look for the little dish out handball to the supporting player. I was very impressed with players making sure they placed themselves into space deliberately which shows that they are developing a good understanding of the play and thinking ahead. The game did transition from CBC attacking to St Johns doing likewise but it was CBC who broke the game open in the third quarter with 3 goals. As a coach it’s really rewarding to see the boys take what we learn at practice and put it into the game and we saw some of that today. Another good win and a well-deserved reward for everyone’s hard work, well done.
Prep B Football St Ignatius 20.9 (129) defeated CBC 0.0 (0) Best Players: Jack Bourke, Anthony Boffo, Johnny Frisina Despite what the score line suggests, the boys put in their best performance of the season, against arguably the strongest opposition we have played. Right from the opening bounce our team was switched on, going in hard for every contest. As well as putting in a big effort with contested possession, we tried to move the ball quickly when we had it to hit the open man. In the end we were overrun by a taller, stronger team. The game was highlighted by some courageous efforts from our players. If we keep this up the rewards will come on the scoreboard as the season progresses. Mr Vincent Rignanese Coach
Goal Scorers: Matthew Cerone (2), Blake McDonough (1) and Samuel Curti (1) Best Players: Thomas Mestrov, Caleb Jackson and Matthew Cerone Thanks to Cosi for helping and Cosi/Wendy for the oranges again. Mr Steve Brooks Coach
rugby Under 16 Rugby CBC 6T 4C 0P 38 defeated PAC 0T 0C 0P 0 Try Scorers: Darcy Bagshaw-Thomson (2), Nick Adams (2), Charlie Pickford, Zac Burgess Conversions: Zac Burgess (3), Charlie Pickford (1) Best Players: Tony Tran, Darcy Bagshaw-Thomson, Luke Clifton, Zac Burgess CBC played against PAC at our home ground at Burnside Rugby Union Football Club, resulting in an outstanding victory for CBC. Conditions were cold, overcast and raining. The ground was soft and drenched but held up well. This was the second time we played PAC this season, and our second win against them. We held PAC scoreless this time and improved our winning margin. Knowing that PACs strength was with their forwards and that they had a tendency to over-commit to the rucks often at the expense of their back-line, a strategy was forged in the classroom with Zac Burgess, Charlie Pickford and Dylan Armstrong, to get our forwards to push play to the blind side, and keep our backs out wide, then switch the ball out wide to the backs. The strategy worked fantastically. Our forwards and backs each did their job, resulting in six hard earned tries. The team work displayed was exemplary, our forwards and backs worked in unison, the finest display so far this season. Luke Clifton as Hooker made some big tackles against PACs biggest players -- his fearless courage and willingness to put his body on the line to stop PAC in their tracks boosted the morale of the team and wowed the spectators. Darcy Bagshaw-Thomson at Fly Half ran the ball through the opposition lines to then take a tackle and then made quick offload passes to Nick Adams at Inside Centre who then did the same, passing the ball out wider. Both Darcy and Nick also made good use of kicking the ball followed by fast chases. Tony Tran at Number 8 pushed hard in the scrum and on a number of occasions picked the ball up from the scrum and ran the ball into PAC territory. His value in drawing at times 4-5 PAC players to stop him, thereby exposing their back line and forcing PAC to over commit with their forwards, allowed our backs to take advantage of the situation. Zac Burgess and Charlie Pickford kicked the conversions with accuracy and Zac at Open Side Flanker and later in the game at Number 8 made an outstanding contribution to the forwards, and gave excellent support to the backs. Charlie was valuable as always making excellent tackles with superb technique, running the ball and having ever reliable hands to catch the ball. There was a lot riding on this game. Victory has guaranteed us to finish the season First on the School Boy Under 16 Rugby Premiership Ladder, a start in the Grand Final, and home ground advantage in the Grand Final. The CBC School Song was sung loudly across the pitch after the game. CBC remains top of the Under 16 Rugby Premiership Ladder with 30 points, undefeated. Second is Pembroke and PAC each with 20 points. There is one game to go before the Grand Final. Next week we play Westminster on home ground. Mr John Absolon Coach
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Year 6/7 Soccer
Open B Soccer Rostrevor College 2 defeated CBC 1 Goal Scorer: Mohammed Best Players: Mohammed, Jordan, Habib A disappointing end result on the scoreboard but a great performance from the Open Bs in a tight contest which was fiercely but fairly contested. Rostrevor opened the scoring but we equalized with a powerful low 20 metre shot from Mohammed. As is so often the case we missed a chance or two late in the game and then Rostrevor took their chance about 10 minutes from the end to win the contest 2-1. I have been very happy with the attitude and the timely and enthusiastic attendance of the whole squad so far, but special mentions in this particular game go to:
• Jordan in goals kept us in the game with 3 great saves in the first half. • Mohammed played a great game, not just his goal, but the real “pivot” of the whole team in central midfield. • Habib, cool, composed and calm in central defence. • Murtaza our fearless leader! We just need to work now on getting some better service to our strikers but this will come! Mr David Bocock Coach
Year 10 B Soccer St Paul’s College 8 defeated CBC 0 It was a very challenging match from the kick off. St. Paul’s applied pressure from the start which resulted in numerous goals being score, however, the Liam, Thomas, Christian and John worked every hard in the back line and stopped numerous goal opportunities. Andre displayed great skills in the goals with countless saves. Mr Mehdi Bayani Coach
Year 8A Soccer CBC 1 defeated Trinity 0 On the 15th of June, the Year 8A soccer team played Trinity College. We arrived at 7:45am to realise we had no substitute players. We kicked off at 8:30am with all our players on the pitch. Trinity College had kick off but within 20 seconds we had a 1-0 lead with an interception made by Cooper O’Donnell. The rest of the game was very boring with no other goals being scored. We were unlucky not to score again with being caught offside many times when we were through on goal. The whistle blew in the end and we walked away with a 1-0 win against a previously undefeated team. Written By Daniel Didas Men of the Match for this game goes to Cooper O’Donnell, Tony Ton, Luis Bendo and Jimmy Odenwalder for their tremendous efforts in the forward line and midfield. Our next match is home against Mercedes College. ACFC Pitch 6, Junior Grounds Park 19 Unley Road, corner of Greenhill Rd. Kick off at 8.15am -- be there 7.45am for warm up. Goal Scorer: Cooper O’Donnell Thank you to all parents who support the boys by getting them to the matches and cheering them on. Also a big thank you to Mr Ton and Mr McCabe for running the line. Mr Emmanuel Gaitaneris Coach
Trinity 2 defeated CBC 1 It was the simple case of ‘another day in the office’ for our hard working team of stars as they matched up against yet another oversized and highly skilled opponent in Trinity College. The match was in the balance for most of the game with CBC producing some fantastic scoring opportunities late in the first half. Donovan Yarran converted a wellearned counter attack while Matteo Frasca was impressing with his dazzling left foot crosses from the midfield. Man of the match was unanimously awarded to James Brown for his tireless efforts in defence. A nail biting finish with a 2-1 loss, however the boys can hold their heads high for their never-give-up attitude. Well done boys. Mr Joel Langley Coach
Year 6A Soccer CBC 4 defeated St Ignatius 1 It was a tough start to the game with St Ignatius coming at CBC hard and fast but the boys from CBC kept their persistence up and absorbed all pressure that was thrown at them. Both teams scored before half time (Nicholas Francese) to set the scene for an even harder second half. The boys gathered themselves at the break and identified their weaknesses and came out with the intention to score quickly, which they did. A quick goal to Daniel Bressan after half time made St Ignatius drop their guard and the CBC boys opened them up. Two more goals to Daniel to give him his hat trick brought the game to a well-deserved end against a tough opponent. A fantastic performance by all the boys to keep an unbeaten record so far this season. Ms Aly Barrass, Mr Flavio Bressan Coaches
Year 5A Soccer CBC 10 defeated St Ignatius 3 What a turnaround. Two weeks ago at St Ignatius we lost 9 - 8 in a very even game. This week we played at home to beat the same team 10 - 3. Great teamwork from all; excellent passing, shooting and defending. Nicholas Davies, Mason Bruns and Rian Delnido were superb in defence. Oliver Trimboli worked tirelessly in midfield and with a bit of luck could have had a couple of goals. Goal scorers were Luca Trimboli with 5, Mason Bruns, Marial Mabok and Guiseppe Baldino. Well done boys. Mr Bernie Marwe Coach
Year 4/5 Soccer St Andrew’s 3 defeated CBC 1 St Andrew’s really came in strong in the first half scoring 3 goals but the boys from CBC managed to hold them off for the rest of the game. A goal from Austin put CBC on the scoreboard but it wasn’t enough to bring them back. Tough game this week boys but well played. Mr Danny Vlassopoulos Coach
table tennis Open Table Tennis CBC defeated Cardijn With the CBC gym full of tables and the last rays of the afternoon sun trying to make the afternoon last and with dozens of scholars in and out of sports uniforms we knew we were in for a night of it. The 9s also had a home game so their team and three quarters round robined the first hour until Cardijn arrived. There were still three dozen or so left and someone’s girlfriend using the space for a social event. Whatever happened to coffee shops and game arcades? Every player got a hit. Reverse doubles, doubles, reverse singles and straight singles were played with fresh legs. If one of ours left the table to go to the toilet then he was replaced immediately. The opposition didn’t have a chance. It was revolving doors; they were dripping by five thirty so we called it a night. We contemplated life’s stamina and the perplexing question of bringing a girlfriend to a table tennis match as we wheeled out bicycles down Frome Road into the fading light. Mr Rory Harris Coach
Year 9 Table Tennis Glenunga High School defeated CBC Last Friday we hosted Glenunga International High School Year 9 Table Tennis Team. Our team met this challenge with the same level of enthusiasm and focus as in previous weeks and we were delighted to have some new team members join us for the first time. The boys as always played their hearts out and Liam Hockley again managed and coached the team so professionally. As always the boys are to be congratulated for the way in which they represented the college, unfortunately we lost to Glenunga but are ready to recapture our reputation as a winning team, as we prepare for the challenge this week. Mrs Caroline Clarke Coach
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Response to funding deal The Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities acknowledges today’s announcement by the Prime Minister and Premier Weatherill with ‘hopeful caution’. Read about it here Whilst figures like $197 of new funding for Catholic schools over six years with $18 million in the first year sound very positive, our schools need significant additional funds early on in the six year roll out of this new funding to make up for the historic shortfall in state funding to our schools over many, many years. Catholic school parents in this state have waited patiently for the state government to honour its 2010 election commitment to address the low level of state funding to our children in comparison to other states and territories. We called on the Premier to take the opportunity to act now to honour this commitment as he negotiated this agreement with the federal government for the future funding of all schools in SA. We understand our colleagues in Catholic Education SA are crunching the numbers to sort through the ‘spin’ to determine what it will mean in reality for our schools as of next year so, we are advising our parent communities to ‘watch this space’.
Ann Bliss Executive Director th 14 June 2013
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