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Term 2, Week 1
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Friday 2 May, 2014
Brian Wilson (Far Left), Hamish Richardson and Thomas James at the ANZAC Day vigil. Photo: Ben Macmahon (The Southern Cross)
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From The Principal Dear Parents, friends and community members,
Welcome to Term 2 2014 Prayer inspired by Blessed Edmund Rice Founder of Christian Brothers O God, we thank you for the life of Blessed Edmund. When Edmund saw the poor, he recognised he was seeing the suffering Christ and he knew that a cup of water given in his name was indeed an act of supreme love of God. The generosity of Edmund can, perhaps, frighten us into inactivity. Can we, however, make even the smallest sacrifice to help those who are in need? Can we act with faith knowing that we may not see the outcome of our generosity in our lifetime? That is true faith. Lord Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund.
This week I was informed of the sad news regarding former student Kamran Gujari. Kamran graduated from CBC in 2012 and went on to study Architecture at Adelaide University. Kamran went missing off the coast of Victor Harbor a week ago and as the prayer above reminds us this is indeed a time of prayer, courage and compassion for the Gujari family. A liturgy and memorial service for Kamran will be held on Wednesday, 7th May at 7.30pm in the Senior Campus Chapel (entry off Ifould Street). The love and prayers of our entire College community is extended to the Gujari family.
Staff Welcome This term we welcome back Mr Hilary Flynn and also welcome new staff replacing staff currently on Long Service Leave. • Ms Gill Joschke replacing Mrs Kirsty Lee • Ms Emily Haegi replacing Mr Richard Moore • Mr Callum Illes replacing Mrs Lucyna Zwolski • Ms Sally Perry replacing Mr Richard McLoughlin • Mrs Madonna Graham replacing Mrs Karen Pearce (canteen) We also welcome the following student teachers from Flinders University who will be with us for their practicum for the next six weeks. They are:
Gospel Spirituality
We invite all people into the story of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion, justice and peace a living reality within our community.
Faith Excellence Community Compassion
• Tony Laube, Holly Gray, Philip Rawlings, Sarah Harding, James Laughton, Tasmin Hiller, Kira Zippel and Monica Pagnozzi.
Old Collegians News Mr Viano Jaksa President of the CBC Old Collegians Association has retired from his role after 10 years of distinguished service. Viano served under both Dr (Br) Patrick Cronin and I from 2004. In his tenure of presidency he ensured that the valuable link between Old Collegians grew and was nurtured. Viano was both a presence and inspiration at Speech Nights, Old Collegians Annual Dinners, masses, openings of new facilities and many other public College events. I am deeply indebted for his generosity of time and spirit and deep dedication to the College.
Christian Brother Celebrations Congratulations to CBC Old Collegian and Former Principal Br Michael Flaherty cfc and also Br Barry Donahue cfc who celebrated their jubilees over the term break. Br Michael celebrated 70 years as a Christian Brother and Br Barry 50 years. On behalf of the College I extend my blessings and prayers of thanks for their faith and inspiration.
Br Michael’s Corner Home Rules. We live and learn in our families. The ideal family is the aim of all but we are human and we fall far short of the ideal. The soap operas give us warped ideas of how families operate. The actors are too glamorous, too stupid, too comical or too well dressed; they live in glorious houses that are not homes: they never seem to have to get up in the morning and go to school or work each day. When we look at our own family and home it is so different because it is real life as we experience it. In the family we have our ups and down and joys and sorrows, but hopefully we are loved and able to love others. Humour needs to be part of family life and happy is the family that laughs together. Happy families don’t just happen and each family member must contribute to the happiness. The following rules contain some important home truths and hopefully bring a smile to us. If you sleep on it - make it up. If you wear it - hang it up. If you drop it - pick it up. If you eat out of it – wash it up. If you step on it - wipe it up.
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Last week four Year 10 students: Adrian Niscioli, Aden Zafino, Justin Krieg and Lachlan Brock departed for an EREA Student exchange to St Patrick’s College, Shorncliff, Brisbane. Our students will participate in all activities in the school and next Saturday will be involved in a rugby/soccer day at St. Patrick’s. The students from St Patrick’s College will be here at CBC in our Intercol week in August.
Last Thursday students Hamish Richardson, Brian Wilson and Thomas James attended the ANZAC vigil mass. Brian spoke eloquently about the sacrifice of his grandfather who served in WWII. Our students were also interviewed by ABC journalist Peter Goers.
CBC an Asian Literacy Lead School During the term break seven staff and nine students visited China as part of the College’s commitment to the Asian Education Strategy. Mr Shaun Clarke and Ms Toni Riccio accompanied students from CBC and from Cardijn College to visit CBC’s four partnership schools in China and experience life and language by residing in local family homes. Mr Lee Del Col, Ms Scarlett Lucero and Mr Emmanuel Gaitaneris participated in a “Connected Learning” program offered through Catholic Education SA (CESA). This teacher exchange program involved teaching in classes, lecturing in university and homestay in local teacher houses. Mrs Lucyna Zwolski and I attended the CESA Principals tour visiting a number of schools and universities as well as participating in a forum with 100 other educational leaders from Australia and China to discuss children’s effective study habits. This week 10 CBC staff members and I also began Chinese language lessons and the CBC Asian Literacy Strategic Group met to finalise our Asian Literacy Strategic plan. CBC is now firmly established as one of Australia’s leading Asian literate schools. Mr Clarke and I have been invited to Sydney in June by the Asia Education Foundation to share nationally with colleagues on the successes of our program.
If you open it - close it. If you empty it - fill it up. If it howls - feed it. If it cries - love it.
Br. Michael Flaherty
Student Behaviour Last term I reminded parents of our College policy on uniform and hair. I was very pleased with the majority of students who complied with my request that hair should be of equal length. Students who have not complied must do so immediately.
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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SA Police members of the Eastern Adelaide Crime Prevention Section contacted me at the College this week in concern about the large numbers of school children gathering in City Cross Arcade. Last term I visited the Arcade and was disappointed by the large number of CBC students who congregate there. I request the support of parents in advising your child not to congregate in the city in large groups of over four students and also to go straight home after school for their own safety and the wellbeing and safety of community members. Recent comments about our student’s behaviour on public transport have both commended our students and also suggested areas for improvement. I expect student dress and behaviour coming to school, at school and after school to reflect our College values of faith, excellence, community and compassion. These are Gospel values held by CBC since 1878.
School Photos Parents are reminded that school photos will occur on • Junior Campus Tuesday 20th May (students to wear winter uniform; sports uniform not required) • Senior Campus Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May (students to wear winter uniform)
On Monday night Mr Harris and I accompanied College student leaders at the Cathedral for a very moving service to commemorate the atrocities committed against the Jewish people in WWII. The service included music from the Adelaide Jewish Choir, reflections from the memoirs of those who lived through the atrocities, prayers and a candle service led by students from CBC and Cardijn as well as a 90 year old survivor of the concentration camps. The service was a time to pray for peace across the globe.
Royal Commission Over the past few weeks the Royal Commission into Child Abuse has met in Perth. Br Brian Brandon Executive Officer for Professional Standards writes: While what has happened cannot be changed, we will continue to seek to work with all victims responding to individual needs and circumstances with compassion, care and respect.
New Privacy Policy The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Amending Act) came into operation on 12 March 2014. In light of this policy the College is reviewing relevant CBC policies and procedures. Shortly parents will receive a letter from the College outlining requirements for permission to use photographs of your child in College publications, newsletters and articles both in hard print and electronic format. Your signed permission will also consent to your child’s photographs, video, other images and content being released by CBC for use in publications by our governing bodies Catholic Education SA and Edmund Rice Education Australia.
News in brief: • Year 9 Dancing: with students from St Aloysius commenced on Thursday at SAC. • ACMA Cyber safety Presentations: Facilitaed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. • Room Changes: During the term break the Senior Campus sick room was renovated and as a result the offices of the Property Manager, Principal’s Executive and Principal were relocated. A new meeting room is now located in the former site of the Principal’s Office. Other maintenance during the holidays included repainting of the Junior Campus and installation of refrigerated staff and student drinking taps.
Blessed Edmund Rice Feast Day Next Monday the 5th May the College will celebrate the feast of Blessed Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers congregation. Fr. Kevin Hennessy will celebrate mass with the College community at 9.30am in the Cathedral.
Mr Noel Mifsud Principal
From The Deputy Principal Educating Today For A Future World Tomorrow Nelson Mandela once stated that, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reducing poverty, to creating a sustainable planet, to preventing needless deaths and illness, fostering peace, and developing an understanding of different cultures in our world. In a knowledge economy, education is the new currency by which nations maintain economic competitiveness and global prosperity. Education is an investment, and one of the most critical investments we can make. This is true not only for Australia, but for countries around the world. There’s no question that the world is a very different place today than when I attended school over thirty years ago when most of our studies were based on issues within our local context. In fact, the rate of change itself has accelerated dramatically during this time frame. It took us about 3,000 years to get from creating our first bits of pottery to starting to record our ideas in writing (with a handful of major advances in between). It has taken us less than 300 years to go from the first steam engine to building space stations and landing on the moon. It’s estimated that the world produces about 5 exabytes of new information per year (An exabyte is a billion gigabytes). That’s about 37,000 times the amount of information held in the National Library. Our students live in a rapidly changing world that no longer focuses on local issues but requires them to have a global perspective of our world. The world for our younger generation is accessible at any time and they can gain information through internet and communicate with each other through a multitude of social media devices. Within the last few generations the time-scale for massive change has become very short compared to the human life span. The world will be a very different place when we die than it was when we were born. Education not only has to keep pace with today, but create structures flexible enough to adapt for an unknown tomorrow. We have moved from the industrial era into a knowledge/concept-based economy which has shifted dependence on physical labour into a need for innovation, problem-solving and adaptability. Radically different approaches to work, productivity and prosperity require new approaches to learning, schools and education. For our students this means thinking globally as in the future work opportunities and business transactions will occur across borders and students will need to develop their cultural intelligence and be able to work with regions such as Asia, Africa and Latin America. Today’s students are the first generation to grow up with digital technology and this technology has changed the way we view knowledge, access information and relate to our world. Our education today calls us to both capture the incredible possibilities for deep
learning opportunities that new technologies can offer and prepare students to cope with the amount and speed of information at their fingertips. With the rapid changes in technology and information we are in a new era of education. In the past, the transfer of culture and the development of a prescribed range of skills, habits, and attitudes evolved from the experience of earlier generations led to forms of education that created communities based on constants, uniformity and efficiency. In a period of rapid change these same dynamics inhibit human learning, and subsequently spawn social and economic stagnation. The challenge now is for communities to begin building new organisations for learning that handle both the skills of the past, and enables the understanding and coordination of constant change, life-long learning, diversity, and complexity. During the holidays I was fortunate to participate in our second China Study Tour with Ms Toni Riccio and nine Year 10 students from CBC and nine from Cardijn College. The purpose of the study tour was to develop a deep understanding of Chinese culture, not to just know the geography and history of China but to develop their cultural intelligence of this country by engaging with the local people to understand their values, beliefs, social traditions, food, protocols and language. It is through direct interaction that our students are empowered and can fully appreciate our cultural differences but at the same time learn to interact with respect and dignity. We need to understand that culture is the software of the mind – the way we do things around here. What we consider “normal” may be centred on our own set of beliefs and values. For our students the study tour moved them from a comfort zone to a learning zone which through encounter places actions, stories, values and beliefs into context. While I was in China I was invited to speak to first-year university students at Shandong University who were studying “International Studies” on global education. These are courses that are growing in enrolment in both China and Australia in universities. Our students live in a world that is dynamic and ever-changing and education for the future requires us to be inclusive and participatory, where we are not only learning with others but also learning from them. We need to continually be mindful that the decisions we make can impact on a global scale, such as global warming and world stock markets. Our students need to be creative thinkers with a global perspective of the world and not fall into the risk of a “universalism” that applies to all cultures. This has been a problem that we have faced in the past. Our new century calls us to look with new eyes on the world, to work towards a common good, to remove labels of the other and through education develop our connectedness with others beyond Australia. Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.
Mr Shaun Clarke Deputy Principal
2014 School calendar Week 2 Mon 5 May
Liturgy – 8:35am (JC) Edmund Rice Mass – St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 9.30am P&F Meeting
Tues 6 May
Year 9 Dancing (CBC) 1.30 – 2.30pm
Wed 7 May
Community Mass (8:00am SC) Hurley Mother’s Day Stall (JC) Year 11 Outdoor Ed – Bushwalking Sacramental Introduction 6:30pm CBC ER Chapel
Thurs 8 May Autumn Concert 6.00 – 7.15pm Mother’s Day Stall (JC) Year 11 Outdoor Ed - Bushwalking Year 7 Elevate Fri 9 May
Year 8 & Year 9 Immunisation Mother’s Day Liturgy & Morning Tea (JC) Year 11 Outdoor Ed – Bushwalking JC Assembly Br Smith’s Anniversary Liturgy
9 - 11 May
Generation of Jazz (Mt. Gambier)
Sun 11 May
Mother’s Day
Week 3 Mon 12 May Liturgy – 8:35am (JC) Police Concert Band – 10:00 am (Junior Campus) Year 10 Unis SA Session Tues 13 May NAPLAN Testing Blood Donations Year 12 UniSA Session Wed 14 May Community Mass (8:00am SC) Marks Blood Donations NAPLAN Testing Year 12 Retreat (House based) Thurs 15 May Blood Donations NAPLAN Testing Year 12 Retreat (House based) Parent/Teacher Interviews (SC) from 3.00pm Fri 16 May
Blood Donations Year 10 Career’s Expo NAPLAN Catch Up Year 12 Retreat (House based)
Sun 18 May
Marian Procession @ Pilgrim Peace Park – 2:30pm
Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au
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Director Junior Campus, Vision and Innovation Dear Parents and Caregivers, Welcome back to Term 2 and a very special and warm welcome to those boys and their families who commenced their educational journey at CBC this week. Your presence within our community is a blessing and we are genuinely excited in anticipating and visioning our shared story in your education. I hope when reflecting upon Easter and the Term 1 holiday break there has been a sense of the sacred and time to refocus upon what is core and central to family; that being those we love.
are trauma sensitive toward families and their children living with the complexities of trauma or post traumatic experiences in their lives on a daily basis. It will challenge us to consider as a community our practices, policies and procedures as they relate to trauma and question our authenticity in being a College that lives its values, inclusivity and liberation. The ultimate state for learning is that of relaxed alertness and as such schools must be environments where children and adults feel safe but challenged. Developing a deep understanding of the neuroscience and neurobiology of the brain will assist teachers to scaffold students’ development, so that the conditions, rigour and stimulation for learning result in continuous improvement and a strong sense of learner empowerment and engagement. These conditions are of equal importance in learning and play and therefore we are currently reviewing and redesigning the way we look at yard play and behaviour management in a desire to build supportive conditions for learning and student wellbeing.
Our world is so busy resulting in constant stimulation and demand. With modern technologies ensuring communication and entertainment is instantaneous, for many children there is a feeling of heightened stimulation resulting in an inability to focus and be still. This in turn effects their ability to be present, to capture the moment, to be in the here and the now, to experience the silence and calm of their inner world, to spiritually connect, creating a space for God, for God’s message, for God’s loving and reassuring voice from within.
Central to life and learning at Christian Brothers College is faith formation; an education of the heart that informs and promotes an exploration of our inner world, our spiritual domain. Zohar and Marshall (2000) describe the spiritual domain as the ultimate intelligence, enhancing all other intelligences. It is the transformative domain which guides our decision making, and has the ability to shift individuals from lower motivation (fear, greed, anger) to one of higher motivation (love, courage, compassion). Connection with this inner world -- exploration and formation of our spirituality and the point of transformation -- are discovered through stillness, a condition counter to life and living in the 21st Century, yet critical to life and career success within this changing paradigm of life.
Christian Brothers College due to its reputation for innovation in education is one of six schools within the Archdiocese of Adelaide to be invited to be part of a Trauma Sensitive Schools Project. The focus of this program will allow us to further explore and strengthen our understanding of the neurobiology and neuroscience of learning and the impact of trauma on child development and learning. It will clearly reinforce the interconnectedness between emotion and cognition to enhance or inhibit learning and wellbeing and touch on the plasticity of the brain to respond to alternative stimuli, rewire and rebuild neural pathways. It will stimulate us to re-examine our practice, ensuring we
Ernie Christie (Principal) and Dr Cathy Day (Director Catholic Education Archdiocese Townsville) in 2008, after a ten year journey of introducing Christian Meditation or contemplative prayer within every school across the Archdiocese of Townsville stated: “Almost everything a child experiences in their life today inhibits their journey inwards, to stillness and silence. The world they live in suggest that the answer to their restlessness, lies externally through increased stimulation, which results in a way of living that creates pressure, forcing children to rigidly compartmentalise their lives, losing their sense of wholeness and their ability to engage in the world as a balanced human
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being. It may seem like a paradox that children can be still, but in fact as for many adults they yearn for the silence of their inner world and its ability to stop the hustle and bustle of daily life”. For children living with trauma or post traumatic symptoms this sense of over stimulation, lack of wholeness and disconnectedness is a reality of their day-to-day existence and when we consider the thinking of the Meister Eckhart Tolle: ‘In stillness there is progress’. The importance of creating an educational environment that considers the condition and preconditions for learning is essential for all students but particularly for those living with trauma as this for them is foundational to an education that is about liberation and access to the fullness of life and learning. What the research in contemplative prayer in Townsville has conclusively confirmed in their educational context is that the benefits of this daily meditative prayer, focusing on spiritual formation, is transformative, enhancing both student wellbeing and learning. The introduction of contemplative prayer has resulted in increased academic performance and decreased incidence of bullying and harassment. What we know neurologically is that stilling the mind and body is supportive of the executive function of the brain and from an educational perspective this is the transformative centre of the brain when it comes to learning, self-regulation and impulse control, promoting the activation and access to the higher realms of critical and creative thinking, ethical and moral decision making. As part of our project it is our intention to further explore this thinking and trial within the Junior Campus daily contemplative prayer. In closing I leave with you the following to reflect upon: “Young people have a great openness to the presence of God in their lives and a real readiness for prayer. They yearn to experience the divine and in the stillness and silence of contemplative prayer we let God do Gods work.” (Ernie Christie, Dr Cathy Day, 2008)
Mrs Caroline Clarke Director Junior Campus, Vision and Innovation
Generations in Jazz
R – 12 Counsellor ACMA Outreach Presentation and Get Cyberstarted On Thursday 1 May, students from Years 7-9, together with Staff and Parents, attended the ACMA Outreach Presentation facilitated by Kerry Jarvis. This presentation served to inform and assist teachers, children and parents about online safety. Cybersmart Outreach provided free cyber safety presentations throughout the day to our students. After school, the program was presented to the College staff members, and finally a parent information session was conducted at 7pm in the Walsh Theatre. All would agree that the presentations and workshops provided valuable information about the risks confronting children and young people online and offered appropriate tools and strategies to help make their experience safe and positive.
On May 9 the CBC Vocal Ensemble (VE) goes to Mount Gambier for the ‘Generations in Jazz’ Festival. This CBC VE is performing two pieces in Division 2 of the Vocal Ensemble awards. This is a marvellous opportunity to mix with 3,000 secondary students from around Australia who enjoy the exciting sounds of instrumental and vocal jazz. In preparation, the VE have performed at the Junior Campus (April 30), the Governor Hindmarsh (April 30) and the Autumn Concert (May 8). The Autumn Concert – Thursday May 8, begins at 6pm and will conclude at approximately 7.15pm. Entry is by Gold Coin donation -- all are welcome. This is an opportunity for boys learning instruments to showcase their development. Ensemble performances will also take place. In the final week of Term 2, Year 7 students were treated to a special concert by percussion teacher Ryzsard Pusz, who played a bewildering assortment of tuned and untuned percussion instruments, astounding us all just how creative a musician the percussionist is. A reminder to all parents: music progress requires regular practice. This is most effective when slow, repetitious and broken down into ‘chunks’. Commitment means practising even when we don’t feel like it. This builds character. In adulthood many regret being allowed to give up playing music! Mr Michael Griffin Head of Music
Music Department
To learn more about Internet safety awareness presentations visit: (http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/ Outreach/Internet safety awareness presentations.aspx) Learn more about Get Cyberstarted: (http://www. cybersmart.gov.au/outreach.aspx) Ms Jane Gaynor College Counsellor
On 27 March Year 10 student of Christian Brothers College were given an inspirational talk by Samuel Clear about how he single-handedly walked around the world praying for unity. Samuel Clear was brought up on a little island of the Tasmanian Coast, called Flinders Island. He was an island hero captaining the 1st XVIII football and 1st XI cricket teams. Eventually he was drafted by Collingwood but sadly his career ended after breaking his back. After this incident Samuel Clear moved to Sydney and studied mechanical engineering, but he felt empty and felt like he needed something else so he joined the Catholic Church. Within a short time, Samuel Clear was head of a church group but he noticed that different groups congregate in certain areas of the earth. So Samuel decided that he would walk around the world. This 15,600km walk took him a staggering 564 days to complete. At certain points of the journey he was held at gun point, robbed four times, bashed twice, attacked by over 15 species of animals and, surprisingly enough, arrested twice in America for suspected terrorism. I was amazed at his feats and courage to do what he did and this is a lot to take in especially for a 14-year-old boy who was never been overseas. A true inspiration and a wonderful humanitarian. Ben D’Antonio Year 10
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Ni Hao from China!
In Week 11, Term 1, a group of 18 students from CBC and Cardijn College, accompanied by four teachers, took part in CBC’s second China Study Tour. From CBC, the students involved were: Zane Bennett, Padraic Clarke, Kyle French, Phillip Kim, Jordan Korb, Ethan Li, Brian Ma, Brandon Shunmugam, and Dylan Tindall, together with Mr Shaun Clarke and myself. The tour, organised with the help of the Confucius Institute at Adelaide University, was designed to support CBC’s ongoing commitment to raising the level of Asia Literacy within our college, and encourage students to continue with their study of Chinese, a language introduced to the college’s curriculum in 2011. Aside from visiting two of China’s largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, the group also made visits to Qufu and Jinan, the homes of Confucius, China’s famous philosopher, and Shandong University, respectively. From the onset, it was clear that the group were going to witness some amazing sights and experience a new culture, one never encountered before. The city of Shanghai left many students awestruck with its towering skyscrapers and impressive architecture, as the group fought through unprecedented traffic. Also in Shanghai, the group visited the ancient town of Zhouzhuang, widely known as the water village, where the locals still use traditional boats and bicycles to get around. Like many other cities around the world, Shanghai comes to life in the evening, boasting a different side to the city, with bright lights and theatre performances. Here the group were treated to a breathtaking South China style acrobatic show, Intersection of Time, showcasing some of China’s elite gymnasts at their best, as well as a night time cruise along the Huangpu River. Shanghai’s Number 8 School was CBC’s first scheduled school visit in China. Here our group was warmly welcomed by the school’s Principal and taken on a tour of the 6
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school’s classrooms and facilities, before meeting some Year 10 Chinese Students, who patiently showed us how to make traditional Chinese dumplings. The much smaller city of Qufu, provided a stark contrast to the city life of Shanghai. Here the group met a local guide, who taught us more about Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher and the father of Education in China. Visits to Confucius’ Temple, Mansion and Cemetery ensured that everyone gained a better understanding of the life of Confucius and the period in which he lived. About an hour’s drive from Qufu, the group enjoyed another short stopover at another of China’s World Cultural Heritage sites, Mount Tai. Mount Tai is regarded as one of the five sacred mountains and is associated with sunrise, birth and renewal. Here the students and teachers, including Mr Clarke and myself, climbed the Mountain’s 4000 steps, passing many of the mountains temples along the way, as the mountain has a long history of being a place of religious worship. Mount Tai also became one of the principle places where the emperor would pay homage to heaven and earth. The group’s main stay was at Shandong’s University, where the days in Shandong were spent visiting another two schools and the Traditional World Cultural Research and Experience Base at the University. Number 3 School is a primary school, home to approximately 1200 students in grades 1 to 6. During our visit, the CBC students were given the opportunity to interact with the younger students who were learning English, before joining in on the daily fitness activities that are scheduled for each morning, designed to promote movement and exercise. It was here that both Mr Clarke and a few of the students were interviewed by the local Television Educational Channel, who wanted to know more about our visit to Jinan and how Australia and China can work together to strengthen our Educational ties.
During our stay in Shandong, the group also had the privilege of visiting Number 7 Middle School in Boshan, Zibo. Number 7 Middle School is also home to Mrs Sumei Zheng, a Chinese Teacher who was able to visit CBC last November as part of the China Bridge project which Mrs Barriera was a part of. The staff and students of Boshan Number 7 gave us a very warm welcome and were very excited to have us visit their school. The visit provided an authentic opportunity for our students to come together and share information about both themselves and life in Australia and CBC in general. Later that night, the students were treated to a session at KTV, Chinese Karaoke, a past time that is very popular among the Chinese locals. Alongside our school visits in Shandong, we also spent an afternoon at the Traditional Cultural Research and Experience at Shandong University. The newly-built centre was established to give visitors a better understanding and knowledge of traditional Chinese Culture, dating back hundreds of years. This was a highlight of the group’s stay at Shandong University as the students enjoyed a “hands on” experience, dressing up in traditional costumes, learning how to make traditional paper decorations, and most importantly, participating in a traditional tea-making ceremony. The group’s final leg of the tour was in Beijing. The first stop in China’s capital was at the Great Wall of China. The wall, listed as one of the great wonders of the world, extends some 5500 miles and dates back to the Ming dynasty. Here the group was given the opportunity to climb the wall and immerse themselves in the history that the wall had to offer.
The last morning before heading home was spent in Beijing’s city centre, with visits to Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum in the morning. Again, the classroom was brought to life as students were able to form a connection with the many sights and the history learnt in class in Australia. Being CBC’s second tour to China, friendships were made, particularly with the students of Cardijn College. However, more importantly the existing relationships between CBC and our friends in China were strengthened, including our relationship with the Confucius Institute at Adelaide University, which was an invaluable help to us as we planned and discussed the possibility of conducting such a venture. However, the help and assistance of our guides in China, Walker and his wife Molly, made our stay much more enjoyable and memorable. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Noel Mifsud for giving his support to the China Study Tour and Mr Clarke, Ms Paelchen and Mr Hill (Cardijn Staff) for their continued support whilst in China. Miss Toni Riccio Languages Coordinator
As the group prepared to head home, the last night in Beijing was spent visiting the Beijing Olympic Site. Here everyone marvelled at the size and architecture of both the “Bird’s Nest” stadium and the Water Cube National Aquatic Centre. INSIGHT
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Award Recipients 2013 / 2014
Duke of Edinburgh Program Coordinator Duke of Edinburgh Award The award process rolls on at CBC with students receiving their awards as they complete them. Of particular interest is the achievement of Nicholas Morgan-Schuurmans who will receive his Gold Award at Government House on 16 May. Scott Boin and Jonty Rutai are in the final phase of completing their Gold Awards as well. Many Year 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to complete the Bronze but, more than likely, will have to liaise with Mr Curnow as their online record books have been transferred to the international system. There are certificates and SACE credits awaiting those who complete the award. The current Year 10s are in the position of being able to complete their award having done their CSL and Qualifying Camp in Term 1. I encourage all students to make an effort to gain the recognition and advantage of the award in terms of presentation of their Personal Portfolio. It is a valuable resource. The students who are contemplating the Pilgrimage Immersion at the end of the year should position themselves to attempt the Gold Award as this experience accounts for 50% of the Gold requirements. In Term 2 the Year 9 cohort will be introduced to the award and enrolled in the Bronze in readiness for Camp and co-curricular recording. Mr Colin Curnow
Duke of Edinburgh Program Coordinator
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Secondary College Student Enquiry Session Secondary College Students considering preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion in the Catholic tradition are invited to come to an enquiry session at St Aloysius College Chapel, Wednesday 14 of May at 3.45pm. Secondary Students who have received the sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion are invited to consider preparing for Confirmation as this will assist them in the future as they prepare for Catholic marriage or wish to become godparents and sponsors for their family members. For further enquiries please contact Debbie Ripley on 8210 9318 or dripley@acp.adelaide.catholic.org.au
Tennis Drive Tennis Round 8, 29 March 2014
Concordia 8 defeated CBC 1 This was always going to be a difficult assignment with 4 of our top players unavailable. Congratulations to Alex Stefanopoulos for winning his first game playing as our No. 1 player. His 6-3 win was an example of smart tennis where he finally ground his opponent into submission … Well done, Alex. Thanks to Andrew Polidorou, Adrian Smith and Anthony Niscioli for filling in at short notice. A baptism of fire but a good experience for all. Round 9, 5 April 2014
CBC 5 defeated Immanuel 4 Well this was more like it. Back to centre court with a full strength team and we served up some enterprising tennis. We recorded our second win of the season against a quality opposition. It seems as if we like the centre court atmosphere; both our wins coming on these courts this term. Great singles wins from George Wong (6-0) Jack Owens (6-2) and Alex Stefanopoulos (6-3) followed our opening doubles victories to secure the win. George Wong and Jack Owens (6-1) overwhelmed their opponents and Stefan Mittiga and Alex Stefanopoulos (7-6) combined to win a crucial tie-breaker. Well done, team. Mr Paul Horgan Coach
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Are you an Old Collegian rower? CBCOCRC is up and about and training twice a week on the Torrens River (6pm Wednesday night and 8:30am Sunday mornings) from the sheds on War Memorial Drive. Get in touch with your old rowing mates and get involved, contact James Corbett (040 331 0503) with any questions and like us on Facebook.