CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 8 Term 1 2017

College Newsletter Edition 4 Week 8 Term 1 | Friday 24 March 2017

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 8 Term 1 | Page 1

Cover: The Share the Journey initiative encourages fathers to affirm their love and support for their sons. Read more in the Newsroom.

From the Principal Review of Pastoral Care Structures

of Mentor Groups and their feelings

At each of the Parent Information Evenings

about our House System. I further invited

conducted earlier this year I spoke about

those in attendance to provide written

the review being undertaken at the College

submissions to me should they have any

of the structures we employ to ensure the

opinions regarding the topic. I would

most effective delivery of pastoral care for

like to take this opportunity to thank the

your sons. You may recall my reflections

many parents who accepted my invitation

on the nature of pastoral care in general

and have made contributions which have

and my recognition of the fact that student

informed our decision-making process. As

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the school, have been very evident.

I asked parents to have a discussion with

After much consideration, the following

their sons about their views on the efficacy

outcomes have been determined and will

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“Research repeatedly shows that strong male role-modelling is an important contributor to boys developing a positive self-image, forming mutually beneficial friendships and having a healthy respect for women.”

come into effect from the commencement

We will also ensure that there is no

unfolded, it was very evident that

of 2018:

financial disadvantage to any family in

a time of great significance was being

relation to the purchase of new items

shared by many of those present.

• There will be no change to the vertical

of uniform.

structure of the Mentor Groups.

• There will be an expansion from four to six Houses at the College.

• Each House will contain six Mentor Groups (move from 32 to 36 in total).

• The Year 7 Transition Coordinator role will be discontinued.

Contemporary society presents many Throughout this process those charged

potential role models for boys in the

with making decisions have been

form of celebrities from all walks of life.

motivated by ensuring that the high

Unfortunately, very few of them have any

standard of pastoral care for which the

interest in their capacity to influence young

school is renowned is only enhanced by

people or possess the values that we

any change. It is strongly believed that

would wish our own children to develop.

the smaller numbers in each House and

One of the important objectives of our

Clearly, there will be a number of logistical

Mentor Group will assist us in achieving

programme is to remind the boys that

considerations which will need to be

this objective. Thank you again for your

their dad is someone with a wealth of life

addressed. Among the more significant

support in this and all matters.

experience who loves them unconditionally.

ones is what methodology will be used to re-allocate staff and students in the

Share the Journey

Whilst the individual circumstances of

interests of populating the new Houses.

Last Sunday morning a group of

many of the fathers and other male adults

more than 200 boys and their fathers

in attendance would have been quite

There will also need to be some re-

assembled at Point Walter to experience

diverse, they were united in their desire to

constitution of existing Mentor Groups.

the Share the Journey programme.

enhance their relationships with the boys

These and many other details will be

This parent-led undertaking has become

and to be strong and positive influences in

addressed over the coming months and

a signature event for our College and

their development. Research repeatedly

the guiding principle will always be the

was again enthusiastically embraced

shows that strong male role-modelling

welfare of students and their families.

by our community. As the morning

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developing a positive self-image, forming mutually beneficial friendships and having a healthy respect for women.

These aims are clearly compatible with the broader objectives of the College as expressed in our tagline, Today’s boys… tomorrow’s gentlemen. I’m sure they are also outcomes that every family is working hard to achieve at home.

I commend all of the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and male mentors who had the courage and foresight to attend this event and to make this essential investment of time in the young men.

• The many other staff and senior students who contributed to the day in a variety

I would also like to thank all of those who

of ways.

were responsible for the planning and presentation of this programme:

at the ACC ‘A’ Division Swimming Carnival on Wednesday of this week. Ably led by their coaches, Mr John Rear, Mr Stephen Hunter and Mr Gary Hart and Captain of

Perhaps the real power of this programme

Swimming, Nicholas McMahon, the team

• Dads, Mr John Atkinson, Mr Barry

rests in its simplicity and its capacity to

won the Senior Boys’ Shield while finishing

Bourne and Mr Leon Yurak who

remind dads about the critical function

second in the Overall Boys’ section. Each

worked tirelessly to ensure the

they play in the lives of their sons. It

member of the squad prepared thoroughly

success of the day.

emphasises the fact that opportunities

and gave of their best on the day. This is

to interrelate need to be consciously

the benchmark for all of our activity at

• Mr Adam Vegvary who addressed the dads during the preparatory

arranged. If we delay the accumulation of

the College and our swimmers certainly

session.

‘frequent father points’, the years and the

achieved this measure.

• Mr Stephen Doohan and his son

opportunities can quickly pass by.

Ayden (Class of 2012) who each delivered poignant and thought-

ACC Swimming Carnival

Mr Shaun Kenny

provoking talks at different times

Congratulations to our swimmers and their

Principal

during the morning.

coaches on their outstanding achievements

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In the Newsroom Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au click on the Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

24 March 2017

20 March 2017

RELAYS SEAL CBC’S SWIM WIN

CELEBRATING ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS

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20 March 2017

15 March 2017

SHARING THE JOURNEY

AWESOME OPEN DAY

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College Calendar CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking on the Quick Link on the home page of the website. You can also subscribe for the Calendar to synch on your iCal or Outlook by clicking the link at the top right of the Calendar page.

COLLEGE BALL FRIDAY 31 March

PHOTO DAY Thursday 27 April

EDMUND RICE DAY Friday 5 May

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MOTHER’S DAY LITURGY AND MORNING TEA Thursday 11 May

2017 Student Residential Address Collection This notice is from the Australian Government Department of

Use and Disclosure of Information

Education and Training (the department), to advise you that the

It is important to ensure the statements of addresses are accurate,

department has requested your child’s school provide a statement of addresses, in accordance with section 21 of the Australian Education Regulation 2013 (the Regulation).

A statement of addresses contains the following three pieces of information about students at the school: • Students’ residential address (not student names or other identifying information) • Students’ level of education (i.e. whether the student is receiving primary or secondary education) • Students’ boarding school status (boarders or day students)

and the department may from time to time carry out audits of statements of addresses to verify their accuracy. In the event of an audit, the department’s contracted auditors may seek to compare a school’s statement of addresses with student enrolment information held by the school for the purpose of verifying the information. The department’s contractors will not use the information for any other purpose.

Any further use and disclosure of information relating to the statement of addresses will occur in accordance with section 65 of the Regulation.

Authority for and Purpose of Collection

Contact

Consistent with previous practice, and following the 2016

If you have any questions regarding this notice, you can contact the

Australian Bureau of Statistics National Census of Population and Housing (Census), it is timely that information held by the department is updated in order to ensure that Australian Government funding calculations for your child’s school are accurate.

Under section 21 of the Regulation, a statement of addresses

department by: • Email: seshelpdesk@education.gov.au • Phone (free call): SES helpdesk on 1800 677 027 (Option 4) For further information about the department, including the department’s privacy policy, please go to: https://education.gov.au.

must not explicitly identify an individual student. Accordingly, all information in the statement of addresses provided by your child’s school to the department is de-identified.

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What CBC boys say about ACC Swimming...

After a slow start, CBC Fremantle went on to win the Senior Boys’ shield at the ACC A Division Swimming Carnival. You can read more in the Newsroom. Here is what some of the boys had to say during the day...

Connor Bowler Year 11

Patrick Dart Year 8

Ethan Dawson Year 7

Which event is your favourite?

The 100m freestyle.

Which event is your favourite?

The freestyle relay.

Which event is your favourite?

Probably the 50m freestyle.

How have you gone so far?

Haven’t raced yet, but hope to get my best.

How have you gone so far?

I got second in the second division freestyle.

How have you gone so far?

Not too bad.

How do you think CBC will go today?

Good, hopefully we can all give our best and pick it up at the end of the day.

How do you think CBC will go today?

I think we’ll go okay, maybe get top five.

How do you think CBC will go today?

Pretty good, we’re going well at the moment.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

Everyone cheering and having a good time.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

I guess the cheering. Racing is good as well, especially the relays.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

Probably the cheering at the start, and getting around with the boys.

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Ben Elsbury Year 12

Nicholas McMahon Year 12

Hayden Redmond Year 11

Which event is your favourite?

It would have to be 50m butterfly.

Which event is your favourite?

Probably 50m freestyle.

Which event is your favourite?

Definitely the 50m butterfly.

How have you gone so far?

Not too bad. I’m not actually in an event, but I’m here for moral support.

How have you gone so far?

I’m not in any races, I’m just here to support the boys.

How have you gone so far?

Pretty alright.

How do you think CBC will go today?

We have started off a little bit slow, but I’m sure we’ll come back with the relays.

How do you think CBC will go today?

I think the juniors have a lot of potential, and the senior boys have always been good, so hopefully we can get a shield or two.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

Probably the hype; everyone in the huddle at the beginning. Just whenever everyone’s together as a team.

How do you think CBC will go today?

Not that great, not going to lie.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

The pump-up at the start.

What’s your favourite part of the Carnival?

Getting around all the boys after a good result.

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Community Notices It is the policy of CBC Fremantle to distribute information when requested regarding community activities and details about educational programmes. This does not imply that CBC endorses these activities or the information. Please provide information in an unformatted Word document to enquiries@CBCFremantle.wa.edu.au. Submissions will be accepted at the discretion of CBC Fremantle.

Book donations As part of CBC Fremantle House Week, students are encouraged to donate as many pre-loved or new books as possible for the 2017 Philippines Immersion. The books are an invaluable source of opportunity for Filipino students to improve their English skills.

Making a difference The boys attending the Immersion this year will be able to distribute the books to people in schools and communities and make a real difference in the lives of people in need.

The more the merrier!

Houses will be allocated points contributing to their Wedd Cup totals based on the number of books donated.

Donated books can be dropped off to Room 005.

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Host families wanted!

2017 Italian Assistant Host Families – Term 2 Hosting an Italian Assistant (university student from Italian University) provides students with the opportunity to widen their knowledge of the Italian language, culture and traditions. The minimum stay is 11 weeks but can be shared between two families. Host families provide free accommodation; collects and returns the assistant to the airport; assists in locating and accessing day-to-day services and shows the assistant some of the sights of Perth and its surroundings. The assistant is expected to help around the home for four hours a week with duties such as babysitting, cooking, tutoring of the host families’ children, gardening, etc.

If you are interested in being a host, please contact silviar@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

Music fundraising donations needed CBC Fremantle’s Music Parents’ Group are calling for donations to help raise funds to provide opportunities for the College’s Music students, including equipment, performance uniforms and assistance towards the costs of tours. If you can assist with donations for raffles and auctions, please contact Mrs Giselle Pangiarella, telephone 0404 093 064.

Support Perth’s refugee children achieve and grow through AFL The Edmund Rice Centre WA is launching an appeal to help refugee children integrate into their adopted country through Australia’s game, AFL. In 2016, we hosted an AFL Showcase evening to highlight the success of our established AFL programmes over the last seven years in helping these youngsters reach their full potential.

With demand increasing and resources dwindling in 2017, we need your help! Please support the campaign – you can find out more here.

Forward, Share, Post and tell your friends, and most of all, make a donation! Every little bit helps.

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The Rotary Club of Mill Point

Charity Golf Day 2017

supporting PlusLife

Royal Perth Golf Course

Save the date | Friday, 12th May 2017

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Calling all parents in WA The movement has started!

Along with developing literacy and numeracy skills, a student’s mental health is the greatest priority in schools.

It is an unfortunate fact that, on a daily basis, schools see students battling mental health issues that will potentially affect the rest of their lives.

50%

of children and teens with mental health issues do not receive professional help.

YOU can make a difference.

Be part of the movement and promote mental health and well-being for your child by getting their school to join The Big Splash WA Schools Program.

What is The Big Splash WA? The Big Splash WA is a Wild in Art event that will take place in the streets, parks and public spaces of Perth and surrounds in early 2018.

A huge pod of wildly colourful dolphin sculptures painted by local artists will swim into town as part of a mass public art exhibition to raise awareness of and valuable funds for Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

Use the arts to help children learn they are not alone and help is available.

The Big Splash WA Schools Program provides: Education packs for parents to help them initiate and navigate conversations with their children around mental health and well-being.

Age specific education packs for K to 12 to encourage in-class creative thinking and promote mental health and well-being.

Education packs for teachers to guide them in leading their students through the program.

A dolphin sculpture* for students to decorate as part of an interactive art element of the program designed to stimulate creativity and further facilitate mental health conversations.

The opportunity to participate in Big Splash activities including an interactive walking trail through the pod of dolphins.

The opportunity to include their school dolphin* in local community displays.

To ensure your school is part of this innovative program, share this flyer with your school.

If you would like the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation to approach your school directly, please email natasha.madams@pchf.org.au For more information visit the bigsplashwa.com.au *Only a limited number of dolphin sculptures are available for schools so order now to secure yours.

Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation natasha.madams@pchf.org.au

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Talent Identification Open Day All Saints College Thursday 20th April 2017 The first step in being selected for the East Fremantle Academy Development Squad

Register Online Now www.effc.com.au

Date: Location: Time: Register by: Cost: Open to:

Thursday, 20th April 2017 All Saints College 10am - 1pm (Arrive 9:30pm) 17th April Free Boys born between JanuaryJune 2004 & July- December 2003 living in the East Fremantle District What to bring: Normal training gear, boots and running shoes, Mouth guard, Water bottle, Football jumper (optional) and Sunscreen. • Skills activities and testing run by the East Fremantle Academy Coaches and East Fremantle Players. • Individual performance report for all

100+

25

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Total AFL players from EFFC

Current AFL players from EFFC

Brownlow Medallists from EFFC

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No Football Club around Australia produces more players than the East Fremantle Football Club.

The Age (Melb.), Aug 2003