CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 8 Term 4 2017

College Newsletter Edition 18 Week 8 Term 4 | Friday 1 December 2017

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Cover: An Indoor Soccer competition in the gym burns off some of the end of year energy.

From the Principal Staff News

give the same outstanding service he has

At the end of each year it is fitting that

provided to our school. Brent’s genuine

we recognise those members of staff who are either departing the College or commencing periods of leave. I would like to formally acknowledge each of the following people and thank them for their contributions during their time at CBC. CBC Fremantle

Mr Brent Butcher has been the Head of

51 Ellen Street

Patrick House since 2009 and has also

Fremantle WA 6160

served as an Assistant Deputy Principal

T 08 9336 2700 E enquiries@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au

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for the last three years. He leaves us to assume the role of Deputy Principal at Mercedes College where he is sure to

commitment to the wellbeing of the students in his care has been a hallmark of his time at CBC and we wish him well.

His new school is certain to benefit from his many gifts and talents.

Mr Craig Carter has been the Head of HASS at CBC since 2010. He has been successful in gaining a middle leadership position at another College from next year and leaves with our very best wishes.

Craig has overseen the formation and development of a talented team within his Learning Area and their collective

innovation has resulted in high levels of

Ms Shoshanna Beins has worked in the

the College’s Academic Care programme.

engagement among the students. Craig’s

Religious Education Learning Area where

As the only Education Assistant at CBC,

commitment to offering every student the

she has been distinguished by her love

Liz has been a tremendous support to

opportunity to demonstrate and achieve

for the subject and care for the boys. In

many teachers.

their best has been among the many

addition to her qualities as a teacher,

positive characteristics he has brought

Shoshanna has been very involved in the

Mr Michael Woodcock (English), Mr Gary

to his role at the College.

co-curricular programme of the College

Bonney (HASS) and Ms Emma Coyne

and her discretionary effort has been

(English) all complete temporary contracts

Ms Candice Brown, who has been on

appreciated by the many young men who

of varying lengths at the College. We thank

secondment this year, has accepted a

have benefitted from it.

teaching position at another Catholic

them all for the personal and professional gifts which they have brought to CBC

school and will not be returning to her

Mrs Teresa Hyde left her position as

role at CBC. Candice commenced here in

the Deputy Principals’ Secretary earlier

Fremantle.

2011 and quickly established a reputation

this year. Teresa was a much valued staff

Mr Tony Rawnsley will be on Long Service

as a fine teacher who had an excellent

member and we take this opportunity to

Leave during the first semester next year

rapport with all those she taught. We know

formally wish her well for the future.

and we wish him well as he undertakes this well-deserved break. Mrs Vanessa

that Candice’s many talents will embellish her new workplace and we wish her the

Ms Liz Ashcroft has worked tirelessly

Bacich, Mrs Chantelle Edwards and

very best.

in support of students who are part of

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“We come to understand that we are capable of overcoming any obstacle because God knows and loves us personally.”

Leave throughout 2018 and we wish them

to survive Christmas, it is likely that this

every joy and happiness as they add to

circumstance is self-inflicted and that the

beyond our own concerns to the needs of

their families.

real potential of this time has not been

others and how we may best serve them.

realised.

This perspective requires us to look outside

Recapturing the joy of Christmas

personally. We are then challenged to look

of our own trials and urges us to prioritise

It sometimes seems to me that one of

There is little doubt that many commercial

others, thereby excluding any possibility of

the groups in our society with the fastest

pressures exist which are designed to

cynicism.

growing membership is ‘Christmas

keep our focus at this time of year firmly

cynics’. A reputable, national online news

upon lavish gifts, parties and feasting.

On behalf of all of the staff at CBC I would

service recently invited readers to “send

Notwithstanding the unsolicited offerings

like to wish your family a happy and

in their stories about the stress and

of the Magi, this is in stark contrast to the

holy Christmas. I hope that you get the

disruption caused by a past Christmas

first Christmas day. Mary and Joseph were

opportunity to spread the truth about

event”. Presumably, their intention is to

humble travellers and their son was born

Christmas – that it is a time of joy and an

create a catalogue of such stories which

into the most modest of surroundings.

opportunity for reflection. We pray that

will serve to warn against the pitfalls

This is the way that God chose to reveal

the gentle humility with which Jesus came

and perils of this season. Another article

his desire for a relationship with each of

into the world will serve as an example and

which I read some time ago warned that

us. The lack of status or majesty associated

inspiration for all people. May His peace

this time of year “can leave you feeling

with the manger is a clear illustration that

and love characterise your festive season.

overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, sad and

He wants to be with us as we are.

frustrated.” A current radio advertisement describes the upcoming season as one

This should be a source of great joy for

Mr Shaun Kenny

which is characterised by the need for

all Christians. We come to understand

Principal

great endurance. If indeed the need for

that we are capable of overcoming any

stamina is an essential requirement for you

obstacle because God knows and loves us

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In the Newsroom Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au click on the Newsroom link at the top of the page.

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Social media update

Formal photos Graduation Ceremony, Awards Night,

You can access more information, news and photos of

Sports and Music photographs taken by

activities by liking the CBC Fremantle Facebook page,

the school photographer, Photo Hendriks,

subscribing to the College YouTube, and following

are now available to order from their

@cbcfremantle on Instagram.

online gallery.

Go to the College website and in the top right corner you

1. Go to their website at

will see a link that will take you directly to the three social

media sites. Alongside this is a link that will take you to the

2. Click on the CBC Fremantle crest.

College’s photo gallery

3. Enter password pham72.

Sport information can be at your fingertips by following the CBC Fremantle Sport page on Facebook.

As always, you can access the Newsroom for a more indepth story and gallery of photos.

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www.photohendriksgalleries.com.

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday 8.30am to 4.00pm during term, telephone 9430 2055.

New student uniform online bookings can be made by following the link.

Please note that this service is for new students only.

CBC Photo Gallery Don’t forget that you can download photos that have been taken at the College’s

The Uniform Shop will be open for

many events and activities. Instructions are below. You will not be charged for these

general business during the school

images, but you will need to register and go through the ‘shopping cart’ process.

holidays on the following dates, where

Don’t forget to keep an eye on the gallery over the year for additional photos!

appointments are not necessary: Wednesday 17 January 2018 10.00am – 1.00pm Wednesday 24 January 2018 10.00am – 2.00pm Monday 29 January 2018 10.00am – 1.00pm The Uniform Shop will resume normal

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING PHOTOS FROM THE CBC PHOTO GALLERY • Go to http://cbcfremantle.zenfolio.com/ • Click on the IMAGES link down the bottom • Click on the image you’d like to download • Click the ‘plus’ icon next to DIGITAL DOWNLOAD • Once you’ve selected all photos you’d like to download, click GO TO CART • Click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT

school term hours from Wednesday

• You will NOT BE CHARGED FOR ANY OF THE IMAGES IN YOUR CART!

31 January 2018.

• If asked, either register or enter your login details • Agree to the DIGITAL DOWNLOAD LICENSE AGREEMENT

Please note, school term times for the Uniform Shop do not apply during school holidays.

• Click CONTINUE CHECKOUT on the ENTER YOUR INFORMATION page • Click PLACE ORDER • Click CONTINUE SHOPPING • Click MY ACCOUNT in the top right

For any queries please call Shop Manager, Falda Forzatti on 0409 904 950.

• Click MY ORDERS • Click on the order closest to the top of the page • Click DOWNLOAD ALL PURCHASED ITEMS

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