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
Email enquiries@cbc.sa.edu.au Website www.cbc.sa.edu.au
Term 3, Week 7
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Thursday 5 September, 2013
The commissioning of the Philippines Pilgrims.
The objectives of the week are to raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families.
From The Principal Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers,
National Child Protection Week And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10:13-15
This week we commemorate National Child Protection Week (4 to 11 September). The Australian Federal Police provide a useful summary of this event: National Child Protection Week is a national campaign held annually throughout Australia to raise awareness of child abuse prevention.
National Child Protection Week also aims to create an Australia-wide umbrella focus for child protection, allowing government and nongovernment agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign. When a child is abused, the physical and mental pain can last a lifetime. Sadly, according to the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) more than 30,000 Australian children are abused or neglected every year. .
• Staff training and professional development in Child Protection. • A Child Protection Curriculum embedded into the Pastoral Care Program. Some of the themes include: cyber safety, anti-harassment, resilience, responding to abuse and neglect, keeping safe and respectful relationships. • House System which promotes peer mediation, peer support and building strong and healthy relationships. • Student meditation program. • College Counsellors. • Police Liaison Officers. • Parent seminars on cyber safety, child development and related topics.
The AFP will continue to be involved in this important campaign with a focus on keeping children safe online and protecting young people from exploitation through emerging technologies.
Staff News
If you have been abused or have any information relating to the abuse or exploitation of children, report it immediately.
• Ms Katerina Paraskevopoulos replacing Ms Oliphant (Long Service Leave)
Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
The College continues to remain proactive in ensuring the welfare and safety of your child through a number of initiatives including:
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
We welcome the following new members of staff to CBC in Term 3:
• Mr Adonis Andonopoulos replacing Lab Technician Mrs Prasad who is embarking on a new career in teaching. • Mrs Marg Duddy replacing Mrs Buchanan (Year 4) • Mrs Mary Anne Yeo replacing Mrs Gray (Junior Campus Reception).
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
Counsellor’s Corner Sharing Family Stories. We all love stories: they are so easy to listen to, so easy to understand, so memorable! Stories of other people get us thinking about our own story. Stories have power to capture and pass on from generation to generation a rich store of wisdom, imagery and faith. All nations, tribes, associations and religions have stories about ordinary people and heroic events. Each person, each family has stories which help individuals know themselves and ask, Who am I? How am I? Who do I want to be? Telling our stories through words or pictures helps our self-understanding. Having people listen to us affirms us, because listening is a way of showing love and this is very important in family life. Listening to another’s story can give us insight and compassion and helps us fit the jigsaw bits of our lives together. We gain an appreciation of our heritage and glimpse future possibilities. Begin in your own family or by inviting others to join you. Recall and tell family stories of fun, fear, growing up, learning, loving or of a special person or event. Draw a picture; write a poem or song about one of your stories. Share them with others. Listen to other’s stories and to conclude each one might like to recall a sentence or feeling they had as stories were told. Br Michael Flaherty Counsellor
Canteen Volunteers Needed For further information, please contact Penny on 8400 4240 or Lisa on 8400 4222, ext. 118.
Summer Uniforms for new Students All new students to the school are required to make an appointment with the Uniform Shop to purchase their Summer uniforms for Term 4.
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In this week’s Insight is a fact sheet for parents/carers provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). This year our school has been asked to implement the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. This is being introduced to all schools in Australia over the next three years. The Data Collection will provide all Australian schools, education authorities and the community with nationally consistent information about the number of school students with disability and the level of adjustment being made to enable the students to access and participate on the same basis as their peers. Students’ personal details will be de-identified in the Data Collection and aggregated information will be provided to Catholic Education SA who will further de-identify the data before providing the data to DEEWR. Data collected from schools in 2013 and 2014 will not be made publicly available.
Tuesday 17 September CBC Sports Day Years 5-12. All students in these year levels are expected to attend.
Staff Spiritual Development This week I am attending an EREA spiritual retreat. I will be joined by senior EREA leaders from across Australia so it will also be an opportunity to pray and reflect in companionship with colleagues. Please know I will keep our community in my prayers this week. On Friday all staff from both CBC and St Aloysius will gather for a retreat conducted by Father Richard Leonard. Fr Richard is well known to the Adelaide community and has inspired people of faith world-wide by his honest spiritual journey and reflections on the Catholic faith. Richard Leonard, a Jesuit priest and author whose family has known intense suffering, gently invites readers to confront the important questions that every believer will face one day. Wise, insightful, pastoral, original, experienced and never settling for easy answers, Father Leonard is the compassionate guide that all of us wish we had in times of pain. http://www.northsydneycatholics.com
Parents/carers can decide whether they want their child’s information to be included in the Data Collection. Please contact CBC Inclusive Education staff Dr Shirley Yates (Senior Campus) or Mrs Karen Chambers (Junior Campus) for further enquiries, or visit the DEEWR website:
Please keep all CBC staff in your prayers.
http://deewr.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collectiondata-school-students-disability
Mr Noel Mifsud Principal
Diary Dates Friday 6 September is a student Free Show Day R-12 to allow staff to attend their retreat. Please ensure this is the only school day your child will attend the Show this year. Out of Hours School Care for this day is available at a cost of $50 with bookings made on 8400 4265.
Year 7 - 9 Drama Club The Junior Drama Club has made a flying start this term, with almost 30 members from CBC and SAC. The club, which runs on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 4:30, is a place where students can participate in a range of creative games and scene exercises in order to improve literacy, communication and team work. We are still looking for a few more boys to join in the fun, so if you think that is your son, please encourage him to join in the festivities! Permission slips can be obtained from me at our meetings. Ms Sarah English Drama Club leader and Drama teacher
From The Deputy Principal Understanding The Generation Gap We often hear the term “We don’t understand the generation of today” and comments are made that they can be disrespectful, disloyal and want to separate fact from fiction. However, if we are truly going to understand our students we need to get inside the head of both the Generation Y and Z that are currently at our college. Studies on the generation today have shown similar traits are occurring in all schools and countries around the world. Generation Y first entered into TAFE, universities and the workforce around 2004 and brought with them a new mindset wanting to know what they will get paid, expecting to start in middle management and have a sense of entitlement in a job and not really committed to one occupation for the rest of their life. This Generation Y is the first generation that is tapping into popular culture everywhere. This is a challenge for both parents and educators. When we speak about generation gap we usually identify the following groups from Builders to Generation Z: • Builders – early 1900s to mid-1940s. • Baby Boomers – mid-1940s and mid-1960s. • Generation X – mid-1960s to early 1980s. • Generation Y – early 1980s to late 1990s. • Generation Z – late 1990s to 2013 Generation Z is our latest generation and studies have shown that they tend to be addicted to technology, they want instant results (never used a film camera), are much protected and tend to generally be less adventurous. We recently had a junior student at school ask how to use a normal phone with a receiver as he never used one before and was only familiar with using a mobile phone. Generational theory states that each cohort has identifiable patterns of behaviour that can be characterised and those characteristics can be traced back to formative influences that shaped them when they were young. For example, different generations would handle an empty Vegemite jar differently. The Builder would keep the jar (waste not) whereas the Generation Y would throw the jar away. Even though the paradigms are different for each generation and are influenced by many different factors, the one thing that is constant is a different form of perception with a judgement attached. It is this variation in perception or paradigm rift that causes the most friction and tension, whether this is a concept of truth – right or wrong -- or questioning etiquette in society. The differences between generations can be observed through the following traits:
• Patience: For the Baby Boomers patience is a virtue. This generation displays delayed gratification and are comfortable starting at the bottom and working their way up through a career pathway. Generation Y tends to see patience as pointless, frustrating and unacceptable. If they are not getting what they want they will swap career pathways and are self-based rather than time-based.
2013 School calendar Week 8 Mon 9 Sept
CBCOC Meeting Philippines Meeting Year 12 Exams
• The Future: Baby Boomers have a lifelong career. Whereas for Generation Y average length of tenure is 17 months in a job compared to 10 years for the Builders.
Tues 10 Sept Year 12 Exams Year 11 House nomination speeches for 2014
• Learning: Generation X learnt in schools with boards that were black. They worked at school and home silently for regurgitation in class, where the focus was on memory. Generation Y learns with noise or what is called “technotasking”. They change images on computers every seven seconds and are highly dependent on high technology.
Fri 13 Sept
JC Boys in Education Activity Day CBC/SMC Pilgrim Retreat Day Year 12 Exams 2014 Leadership OzAsia Festival (13 - 29 Sept)
Sat 14 Sept
Visit to Raukkan
As parents and educators we need to understand how the both the Generation Y and Z think to assist them in their learning. Engaging young people requires us to understand their characteristics. Both Generation Y and Z want to be treated as people and not just students. They don’t care how much you know but want to know how much you care. Otherwise, you must walk the talk, admit error and be interested in them as people. Students today now learn teachers and not subjects. Generation Y and Z connect through using narrative through stories which can take a principle and put it in the context of human experience. Today Generation Y and Z have more information at their fingertips than ever before. We are not to ask the question “Why” as this can be easily retrieved from Google; the focus now is developing critical thinking. Today’s generation want positive affirmation and work for recognition. Even though Generation Y has a tough exterior and brashness, they desperately want strong connections with adults. Through understanding the needs of our young people today we can connect with their learning and the world they live in.
Wed 11 Sept Year 12 Exams Thurs 12 Sept Year 12 Exams
Week 9 Mon 16 Sept Board Meeting Tues 17 Sept Years 5-12 Sports Day (SANTOS Stadium)
Tuesday 17 September Sports Day (SANTOS Stadium) Wed 18 Sept JC Bully Busting Day Thurs 19 Sept Fri 20 Sept
Battle of the Bands Know Your Limits – Year 10 (L 4&5) CBC Gym 7.00pm
Sat 21 Sept
Philippines Pilgrims Leave SA ER Network Assembly 10.00am – 8.00pm
Week 10 Mon 23 Sept Catholic Schools Music Festival Tues 24 Sept Catholic Schools Music Festival Know Your Limits – Year 9 Wed 25 Sept Catholic Schools Music Festival Thurs 26 Sept Catholic Schools Music Festival Police Band (JC) Achilles Cup Fri 27 Sept
Mr Shaun Clarke Deputy Principal
Term 3 Concludes at 3.30pm House Colour Day – End of Term Celebration (L 4&5)
Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au
Thank You On behalf of the senior school student body we would like to thank the Parents and Friends for donating the weather proof table tennis tables for the school.
• Communication: We can tell generation by the way they use their mobile phone. The older generation has a phone for security – e.g. breakdowns. They leave it off to not waste battery and to be uncontactable. Whereas for Generation Y the mobile phone is an extension of their identity and they tend to text rather than phone. INSIGHT
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the Bridge Program aims to develop an awareness of what it means to be a refugee and to support boys under eighteen, who have a visa and are currently in community detention.
CSL/Values Education Co-ordinator CBC St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal and Sleep-out The Winter Appeal ran for a period of four weeks from the end of Term 2, through to the beginning of Week 3 of this term. Over this period of time the College community again showed great empathy for the disadvantaged and homeless persons on our streets, in terms of their donations of warm clothing, blankets and cans of non-perishable food. I would like to personally thank all those members of our community who gave so generously and congratulate Tutor Group WDMC on the Senior Campus and Mr Gann’s PC Group on the Junior Campus for their efforts in taking out the pizza lunch prize as a result of their commitment to the appeal. The Winter Appeal included a sleep-out on Friday 26 July. In the weeks leading up to it, the boys and staff involved encouraged their classes, family and friends to give generously and after the sleep-out experience were able to help others develop a better understanding of the issues that cause homelessness. On the night of the sleep-out much focus was given to the issues surrounding homelessness and we were again very fortunate to have the CEO of St Vincent de Paul, Mr David Wark, come in and share with us some of his personal experiences and insights. Our group was made up of eight students from the Junior Campus, eleven from the Senior Campus, Mr Gann, Mr Lucas and me. On the whole it was a very positive experience, to learn so much, sleep it rough, share a simple supper and breakfast and most of all to gain some small appreciation of what it means to be homeless. Congratulations must be given to all the members of the sleep-out group who also raised a total of almost $1300 over the course of the Winter Appeal. My thanks also go out to all the staff, students and parents who represented the College at Walk a Mile in My Shoes. Thank you to Ms Krystle Helps for her coordination of this event as the Head of Bourke House, whose key charity is Hutt Street Centre.
Build the Bridge and Amble for ARA City to Bay The Build the Bridge Program is a project that was envisioned by the Province, providing an opportunity to achieve two wonderful objectives -- one, to alleviate the difficult circumstances facing young refugees in community detention, and two, to provide boys in their leaving years from our three Edmund Rice schools [or girls who have a connection with the Edmund Rice network] with a unique opportunity to continue their social justice work at the end of and beyond their schooling. Refugees who come to our wonderful country deserve proper consideration, especially if their ‘home’ environment infringes on their basic human rights! Knowing that this is the plight of asylum seekers, who seek support from us and our government, the Build
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In the past two years, I and a number of old scholars have continued our involvement with Build the Bridge Program through the Friday Night Hangout sessions and many new, young faces have appeared -- Year 10, 11 and 12 students from CBC, old scholars from Rostrevor and Saint Paul’s, as well as a number of girls from Sacred Heart and Loreto Colleges, who have a connection with the Edmund Rice Network through Edmund Rice Camps. We now have over fifteen refugees who are regular members of the program and the numbers are growing. It is very exciting to all be part of such a vibrant program that has really helped enhance the sense of connectedness that the refugees involved in the program feel. They certainly appreciate the soccer, shared meal and the many conversations filled with laughter that we share. As many of you would be aware, previously Mr Mason Sommerville coordinated the Build the Bridge Program. As outlined in my social justice annual article for 2012, Mason got the opportunity to pursue his first love in acting and moved to Melbourne. Since then, I and Natasha Siebert have kept the program running with the help of a number of wonderful youth volunteers. It is with great pleasure that finally we can now officially welcome Mr Adam Whitefield who has taken on the role of Edmund Rice SA/NT Regional Consultant Oceania Province and Build the Bridge Program Coordinator. In the couple of weeks since he took on this role, it is very clear that he is extremely motivated to build on the great base that has been prepared and develop other support services such as a homework club that will support the literacy and numeracy development of our boys and there has been much discussion of cooking classes too! We all look forward to what will no doubt be a very exciting era in the growth of the program as Adam takes up the reigns. In support of the Build the Bridge Program and the Australian Refugee Association, eighteen students and nine teachers from CBC decided to commit to represent the Australian Refugee Association in the City to Bay. We are pledging
ourselves to either a three, six or twelve kilometre walk or run and seek sponsorship from our beloved CBC community, friends and family to raise necessary funds which will help the Australian Refugee Association gather funds to provide services that will support refugees who are successful in gaining residency here in Australia and the many other good works that facilitate this process. If you are given the opportunity to sponsor one of our students or teachers please be generous. In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank all members of the community who have supported these initiatives and look forward to sharing with you details of the new CBC Youth Ministry Group that has been formed, which will have direct input into the faith formation program here at the College. More about that in the next newsletter article. Until then... Blessed Edmund... Pray for us Live Jesus in our hearts... Forever Mr Hilary Flynn CSL Values Education Coordinator
Assistant Principal - Junior Campus Dear Parents/Caregivers and Friends Last weekend (Friday and Sunday) 37 students celebrated their Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. His Grace, Archbishop Wilson officiated at the beautiful ceremonies. I thank the teachers and parents of the boys for their guidance in the next phase of their faith journey. This is a time of great celebration, contemplation of hope and life for our community. Sister Kanistal, Br Barry and Mrs Ozgo prepared the boys thoroughly by giving them a greater understanding of the Gospel teachings. Unfortunately, last week Mrs Ozgo came down with influenza and Mrs Buchanan stepped up to prepare the boys. Whilst sitting in the Cathedral I reflected on my own Holy Communion and Confirmation, dressed in white and imprinted in my memory, some 40 years ago. I hope every one of our CBC boys will value and remember these very special occasions. This week Mr Mifsud conducted Principal’s Tours at the Junior Campus. Some 40 Families visited and were very impressed by the wonderful teaching and learning programs in progress and many commented on how smart the boys looked in their uniforms as well as the courtesy and manners of the boys. I feel enormous pride in my boys and thank you, the parents, for ensuring they are always presented well. Next Friday 13 September will be our annual Father and Son evening commencing at 6:30pm for a BBQ tea. This year one of our fantastic mums Mrs Cindy Vontoff has arranged for some Barn Dancing (Mums can attend this part of the evening) followed by activities in classrooms for our dads and sons. The evening will conclude with a Tug of War, Fathers against Sons.
To celebrate School Banking at CBC we are running a colouring competition. The competition starts Monday 26th August and finishes Friday 18th October. Entry forms are available from your class teacher or from the front office.
There are 4 prizes to be won!!! R - 2 x1, Years 3 - 5 x1 and Years 6 - 7 x1 Plus 1 x Overall winner. Each prize pack contains lots of cool exclusive Dollarmite gear. The overall winner will also receive some great Dollarmite gear PLUS 2 adult and 2 Children’s Cinema tickets to Hoyts Cinemas. All you have to do is to colour your sheet and submit it to the front office by end of school Friday 18th October. AND make 1 deposit into your School Banking Account. Winners will be notified and presented with their prize at our school assembly. Remember you have got to be in it to win it!
Inaugural Grandparents FOR Grandchildren Family Fun Day
It should be a great night of fun for all. I hope your son and his dad can attend.
Reminders for Weeks Ahead • Fri 6th Sept
Show Day – Student Free Day
• Fri 13th Sept
Father/ Son Evening. Commencing at 6:30pm
• Tues 17th Sept No school Banking Wishing you God’s blessings for the week ahead. Mrs Frances Zubreckyj Assistant Principal - Junior Campus
Junior School Scholastic Book Club
Orders due Wednesday 11 September
Whitmore Square Food Stalls, Toys, Books & Produce Stalls Information Booths, Displays, Silent Auction Jumping Castle Face Painting Art Corner Lucky Dips for Children
10.30 am to 4pm Sunday 27th October 2013 Information: Grandparents for Grandchildren Ph. 8212 1937 Email: info@gfgsa.com.au
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TRAVEL, WORK & VOLUNTEER:
Careers Coordinator / Counsellor
GAPBREAK 2014
Health & Built Environment Days Students interested in Health or the Built environment or Urban Planning should consider registering for these Information Days at City East UniSA on Sunday 15 September. Go online to register.
University Applications & Flinders UniTest
Teach English
University applications through SATAC need to be finalised by the end of this term to avoid paying a late fee. Once the $25 has been paid, the application is ‘live�. Students can still make additions to preferences up until 2 December to ensure equal consideration for most courses, or until 6 January to change preferences. 22 students have elected to sit the Flinders UniTest this year. This is an aptitude test which can be utilised for entry into most Flinders University courses. The two and a half hour test assesses quantitative, critical and verbal-plausible reasoning. Depending on student results, students can be considered for a Flinders course based on ATAR rank or a combination of ATAR (60%) plus UniTest (40%). The test is free and will be conducted at school this Thursday.
Scholarships Each university offers scholarships based on merit or equity for a range of courses. Make sure you check their websites to avoid missing out!
or Build a classroomag e an ph work in an or Care for endangered animals! Are you over studying and want to take a break after high school? Join the GapBreak Program for the opportunity to discover the world, make a difference, and create lifelong memories along the way. 1 - 6 month placements in the UK, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Borneo, Kenya, Cambodia, Canada, Tanzania, Ghana, South Africa, India, France, Nepal or China! >> APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW FOR 2014 PLACEMENTS <<
ADELAIDE INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday 5th September 2013, 6:30PM Rydges Hotel South Park, 1 South Terrace, Adelaide For further details please register online at www.antipodeans.com.au
TAFE Applications and Skills for All Funding Students completing SACE this year will no longer be eligible for funding under Skills for All for Certificate 1 or 2 courses, but will be eligible for funding in 2 courses at Certificate 3 level and above. Students who have completed a VET Certificate 1 or 2 course will not be adversely affected by this decision. TAFE applications will be open on Monday 23 September with the closing date being Friday 15 November (Week 5 Term 4). I will provide an Information session for those interested.
Gap Year Information Night Antipodeans Abroad will be holding an Information Night on Thursday 15 September to speak about placements and programmes available in many different overseas locations. See the attached flyer for information. Ms Liz Tidemann Careers Coordinator / Counsellor
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Canteen Notice May we respectfully ask that staples and sticky tape not be used on lunch order bags in the Junior Campus. Staples in particular are dangerous and if one is missed, it may become a choking hazard. Sticky tape is very hard to remove and sometimes the order is torn when trying to open the bag. Please place the money in the corner of the bag and fold into quarters.
Intercol Basketball
Inside His Head -
Inside Their Heads -
Understanding Teen Boys
Understanding Teen Boys and Girls
Based on the research and book by Celia Lashlie “He’ll be Ok.”
What do boys think about? School Girls The future Sport Their parents Drugs/Alcohol
What is going on for teens in 2013? School Peer friendships The future Relationships Their parents Drugs/Alcohol/Parties
Consider the important roles that Mum and Dad play in the life of their teen son
Explore how to talk to your teen about difficult topics
Explore the development needs of Adolescent boys What does that mean for parenting? What might it mean for their education?
Learn how to separate the ‘biggies’ from the ‘smallies’-what’s worth worrying about?
Venue: Centacare, 33 Wakefield Street, Adelaide
Date: Wednesday 18th September 2013
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Duration: 2 Hour Presentation
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm Bookings essential, please contact Centacare on 8210 8200 or email your details to: registrations@centacare.org.au
Venue: Centacare, 33 Wakefield Street, Adelaide
Dates: All dates to be attended
Cost:
Session 1 – Tuesday 12 November, 2013 Session 2 – Tuesday 19 November, 2013 Session 3 – Tuesday 26 November, 2013
Gold coin
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Bookings essential, please contact Centacare on 8210 8200 or email your details to: registrations@centacare.org.au This project is jointly funded by Centacare Catholic Family Services and Department of FaHCSIA
This project is jointly funded by Centacare Catholic Family Services and Department of FaHCSIA
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debating
YES! NO!
Year 10 Debating Finals Christian Brothers College Purple 10
Year 6A Soccer Wow what a season…it was a great privilege to co-coach this talented group of footballers. I witnessed the boys go from strength to strength as the season went on, culminating in another clinical football display on the weekend at Intercol. My season highlight was the hardfought win against our toughest competition all year, St Michaels. It was an early start, on a dreary winter’s day at Fulham Gardens, the boys were challenged but dug deep for a great win. A big thank you goes out to all the parents and caregivers who took the boys to training and game day each week and of course to my co-coach, Aly Barrass, whose dedication to
the team was steadfast all year (even venturing out to the game when a nice warm soup and rest was the order of the day – great stuff)….oh, and it was pretty handy to have John Kosmina on the sidelines as well! To all the boys: in years to come, you could be recounting to your kids how you were part of the Year 6A CBC team that remained undefeated all season. So, if I could suggest any improvements boys, it would be on the school song…as a choir you make great footballers! Mr Flavio Bressan Year 6A Co-coach
At the conclusion of the minor round of the 2013 Debating SA Schools’ Year 10 Competition, just 5 points separated CBC from the final 8 in the Week 7 Quarter Finals at Pembroke. The final team ranking saw us mid-way among the 22 schools in the draw. Our thanks firstly go to our students who met each round of the draw with a sense of confidence and conscientiousness that drew compliments from adjudicators and the opposition alike. Congratulations to three-time winner of the Best Speaker Award, Luke Curtale, whose ability to identify effective and logical rebuttal points and concisely summarise the case of each term won him respect. Commendation, too, goes to first and second speakers, Jacob and Michael, who elected to swap roles sometimes to expand their repertoire of speaking skills. The team is especially grateful to David Haydon-Potts, occasional Chair, Timekeeper and loyal supporter. Special thanks, too, to the audacious spirit of Estella, the highly respected Chair of the final Round who kindly stepped forward from our parent supporters to fill a vacancy!! At this time of the season, our thoughts are with the 2 CBC teams competing in the Quarter Finals this week. Our thoughts and best wishes are with them; this time last year, it was us!! Mrs Kaylene Barreira Coach
football Year 4/5 Football CBC 6.6 (42) defeated Magill 5.9 (39)
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Last game of the season and a cracker of a day with the sun shining. It didn’t start out looking great with several boys away. CBC only managed to get 11 on the park with Magill helping us with a few volunteers. I think that this spurred the boys on to play harder and being the last game of the season everyone wanted to put everything into it for the last 48 minutes. The game started with a real feel about it that it was going to be an open running game and it didn’t disappoint. Magill did get the better of it in the 1st quarter kicking 3/4 to CBC’s 1 goal but CBC kept running hard and went out in the second to keep attacking the ball and they did just that and the run through the midfield was great and with a forward line hungry to score we went into the half time break only 3 points down. At half time both sides already looked tired given the pace of the game and the CBC boys decided to dig hard and find the legs to run the game out. The third quarter saw Magill take several scoring shots but inaccuracy let them down and CBC could smell a chance. The fourth quarter had CBC attacking early and having 4 scoring shots for 1/4 with plenty of time to play. Magill dug deep for one last push but CBC’s backline stood up and slowed the game enough to get over the line by 3 points. An inspirational win for the boys again against a team with several Yr5s that were taller and bigger. But with our big guys standing tall and our smaller midfield runners breaking through the packs CBC turned it on for the win of the season. I would just like to take the chance again to thanks the boys for their efforts this season, it’s been great to work with them and see a team develop. I would also like to thanks Marti Madigan and Mike Buttfield for their support, also to the parents that come out every week to support the boys and for the volunteers that make the job of coaching much easier. Goal Scorers: Blake McDonough (2), Hunter Dwyer (2), Magill Subs (2) Best Players: Asher Bemmer, Hunter Dwyer and Tom Brooks Thanks to Cosi for Goal Umpiring and for the oranges again. Mr Steve Brooks Coach
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data School Students with Disability
Information for Parents/Carers All Australian governments have agreed to work together to implement a new annual national data collection on school students with disability. This data collection process is being phased in over a three year period in 2013-2015. The first two years will be a transition period. This means that all schools will begin preparing for participating in the collection from 2013. In 2015, the first full national collection of data on school students with disability will take place in all Australian schools. From then on, this data collection will occur in every school every year, along with other school data collections.
WHY INTRODUCE A NATIONAL COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY? All Australian governments agree that every child in an Australian school, regardless of his or her circumstances, has the right to a high quality and inclusive education that meets his or her needs. Better information about school students with disability will assist teachers, principals and education authorities to support their participation in schooling on the same basis as students without disability.
HOW WILL IT BENEFIT MY CHILD? There are students with disability in every school in Australia at some point. This means that every school needs to be ready and able to support students with disability to ensure that any obstacles to participation and achievement in their school education are identified and minimised. This new national data collection will reinforce the actions required of schools under the national Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. These laws mean that schools and education systems are required to make, where needed, reasonable adjustments for students with disability. An adjustment is a measure or action taken to assist a student with disability to participate in education on the same basis as other students. Adjustments can be made across the whole school setting, in the classroom and at the individual level. Determining the level and type of support needed for an individual student is not a new activity for Australian schools. Currently there is only limited and inconsistent information available at a national level about school students with disability, their educational needs and the support provided to them. The information provided by this new national data collection will enable all Australian governments to better target support and resources. That will assist students with disability in government and non-government schools across Australia to complete school and go on to further education or find employment.
WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED? The following information will be collected annually at the school level:
the level of adjustment provided; the number of students receiving each level of adjustment to enable them to participate in education on the same basis as other students; and where known, the student’s type of disability.
WHO WILL COLLECT MY CHILD’S INFORMATION AND HOW WILL THEY DO IT? School teams will collect evidence based on:
consultation with parents/carers; their observations and professional judgements; and any medical diagnosis.
The evidence will be collected over at least a 10 week period. This evidence will help the school teams to determine:
which students to include in the data collection; the levels of adjustment that are provided, both within and outside the classroom; and the broad category of disability.
In line with good teaching practice and the requirements of the Disability Standards for Education 2005, you will continue to be provided with opportunities to discuss ways to assist your child overcome barriers and the adjustments that could be made to support your child. Principals and school teams will be supported with training to assist them to make accurate judgements. School principals will assure the accuracy of information collected about each student.
WHICH SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS WILL BE INCLUDED? Your child’s school principal will be advised about their school’s involvement and when the school will be participating in recording information for the data collection.
CAN I WITHDRAW MY CHILD’S INFORMATION FROM BEING INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REPORTING ACTIVITY? You decide whether you want your child’s information to be included or not in the national reporting activity. Your school principal will forward information to you once they are participating so you can make an informed choice.
HOW WILL MY CHILD’S PRIVACY BE PROTECTED? Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all children and their families is a key priority. Authorised staff in each school will manage the information to ensure that personal or confidential information is not disclosed. Transmission of data by the school will be done in such a way that the privacy and confidentiality of all students is protected. When data are reported it will be at the school level only and no individual student will be able to be identified in the data collection.
WHAT WILL THE INFORMATION BE USED FOR? It is intended that the data collected about students with disability will be published on the My School website and in other national reports on schooling from 2016 onwards. Public reporting of these data will mean more is known about how all Australian schools and education authorities support students with disability. Australian schools and education authorities will use these data as evidence to improve their support for students with disability.
FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the national collection of data on Australian school students with disability and how you can support it, please visit www.deewr.gov.au/students-disability.
A student will only be included in the data collection if he/she meets the definition of disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the school has evidence of this.
National Parents/Carers Fact Sheet No.1