College Newsletter Week 7 Term 4 Friday 25 November 2016
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4 | Page 1
Cover: Year 9 parents and students at Attadale foreshore for The Rite Journey Homecoming ceremony.
From the Principal Staff News
outstanding educator and tremendous
At the end of each year it is fitting that
role model for all of the young men
we recognise those members of staff
upon whose lives he has impacted.
who are departing the College. I would
We wish him safe travels and exciting
like to formally acknowledge each of the
adventures as part of his retirement.
following people and thank them for their contributions during their time at CBC.
•
After 25 years at CBC, Mr Frank Williams is another who has
• CBC Fremantle 51 Ellen Street Fremantle WA 6160 T 08 9336 2700 E enquiries@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au
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Mr Barry Tognolini has been on Leave
been enjoying leave this year. He
during this year but has previously
has decided that this pace of life
been Head of Mathematics at the
agrees with him to such an extent
College for 20 years. As a previous
that he will also retire. Frank has
student of CBC Fremantle, it is not an
been instrumental in establishing
exaggeration to say that his life and
the Catering programme as a key
the school have been intertwined
component of the College and we wish
for a long time. Barry has been an
him every happiness in his retirement.
The College Cloisters
school for next year. We know that her
Final Newsletter
English at CBC since 2012 and prior
many talents will embellish her new
to this held the position of Head of
workplace and we look forward to
Although this is the last formal
Samson House. He has been successful
Candice’s return to CBC in 2018.
• Mr Clint Testa has been the Head of
in gaining a middle leadership position at another College from next year and
•
Ms Nicole Papas (English) and Mr Tim
leaves with our very best wishes. Clint
Travis (Mathematics) both complete
has overseen tremendous progress
short term contracts at the College.
in the development of literacy skills
We thank them both for the personal
at CBC and his genuine concern for
and professional gifts which they have
the students in his care has been a
brought to CBC Fremantle.
newsletter for 2016, I will write to all families before the end of term to more appropriately conclude the school year. Mr Shaun Kenny Principal
hallmark of his time at the school. In the first newsletter of next year I •
Ms Candice Brown has been seconded
will introduce the new staff who will
to a teaching role at another Catholic
commence working at our College in 2017.
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4 | Page 3
From the Vice Principal
As the school year winds down my mind
Our Year 12s finished up at the school in
of the school Captain against that of the
goes into reflection mode. 2016 has
very emotionally-charged and dignified
school Principal. The College Captain’s final
been a particularly rewarding year for me
ceremonies. The final Year 12 assembly and
address was reported thus:
personally, but also a very challenging one.
the Graduation Ceremony are strategically orchestrated to reinforce the message we
While XXX did not explicitly criticise the
I’m sure many of you will empathise with
give boys throughout their time with us.
school’s decision to cancel social events in
this synopsis when reviewing your own
Hopefully we share with you the aim of
his speech at the school assembly, he said
past year, and it probably applies equally
developing mature, dignified and proud
the school had failed to listen to students
to every year we are blessed to have lived.
young men who will become the antithesis
about major changes. “Many students
For me, the bounce I need to embrace the
of the archetypal Aussie bloke. Many
are unhappy with the changes the school
new year is to focus on the positives, apply
visitors to our College marvel at the way
has made to social events”. In the speech,
the lessons learned from my mistakes and
this egress occurs, with no incidents, no
XXX accused teachers at the sought-
immerse myself and seek the support of
proclivity to outdo the previous cohort’s
after school of being out of touch with
my loved ones, who at the end of the day
antics and no threat to the reputation
students. He said that while society had
provide my raison d’être. The purpose
of all for the actions of some. There are
changed, the school still problematically
of this newsletter message is to invite all
many schools who would envy CBC’s
treated students as gentlemen. XXXXXX
parents and caregivers to engage their sons
culture, including a very distinguished
High students are not gentlemen. “We
in some form of reflection on 2016, and
private school in Melbourne, where this
stopped being gentlemen a long time
to start setting achievable, purposeful and
year differing opinions on how students
ago. We stopped being gentlemen
positive goals in 2017.
should leave a school pitted the voice
when the demographic changed. We
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stopped being gentlemen when the
their future prospects. The CBC Gentleman
Year 8 boys, 2017 sees you enter a
world changed. Someone who once
should be proud that his parents and
re-commitment year. Your job is to
wholeheartedly believed in this school is
school care as much as they do, and
understand what CBC Fremantle stands for,
telling you, you don’t understand your
sometimes make difficult decisions that
and why your parents share those values.
students anymore. You don’t know who
cause short-term pain, but return long-
Jump aboard and make sure you traverse
and what we are”. He criticised the school
term dividend.
this sometimes difficult period with help,
for a recent clamp down on muck-up day –an Australian tradition where students dress up and carry out pranks to celebrate
love and support. You will make mistakes, So, getting back to the review and preview message. Year 11 boys, you now lead
13 years of schooling coming to an end.
the College, and the expectation and
The Principal countered:
You must model every facet of College
“Several times across the course of this year, we have seen the consequences played out in the media of football clubs, board rooms and schools where a locker room mentality has been allowed to flourish unchallenged. It is the responsibility of all men to redress this uncomfortable truth about our own culture”. He did not resile, he said, from addressing it at XXXXXX High. The Principal said he also cancelled a “Milk Run” where students drank milk and lemon juice until they vomited. What a stark difference to the speeches
accountability we all have of you is raised. behaviour to the level of the unequivocal commitment you and your parents made upon enrolment. Year 10 boys, you must show that the messages of The Rite Journey have not been lost, and that in 2017 your success in Upper School studies will be forged in the first few weeks. Read your reports, take on board the feedback and have a plan to give it your best from the beginning. Year 9 boys, you have graduated from TRJ and so you know the difference between ‘little boy behaviour’ and the behaviour of a young man. Think of your time in that
but if you haven’t already done so to this point, own them from now on. Mummy can’t bail you out forever, so next year will be as good a year as ever to begin to reap what you sow. Year 7 boys, you have been fantastic. The joy and exuberance your youth brings to the staff rejuvenates us all. Next year you will be challenged to move out of your comfort zone. Embrace the challenge. The development of boy into a young man has begun for some of you, but will just begin for many others. It is a great time, but remember it is only through the advice of adults that you will successfully make this transition. Good luck and best wishes for your futures; I’m sure that with your parents’ guidance
tent during your solo camping experience,
and the support of the College 2017 will a
given by Riley Faulds and Ned Sorrell where
and thank God for your blessings by
be stellar year!
they completely understood what we as a
bringing joy to your parents through your
College, in partnership with you as parents
appreciation of their sacrifices. The best
Mr Domenic Burgio
and caregivers, are trying to achieve in
way to show your appreciation is to be
Vice Principal
their formation and for the advantage of
your best.
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In the Newsroom
Achievements Congratulations to Alexander McGuffin (Year
Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click
11) who was selected to represent Western
on the Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.
Australia in the 2016 Surfing Team. Alex will be competing at the School Sport Australian National Championships in Phillip Island for the next week
23 November
and we wish him and his team the best of luck.
The Rite Journey programme for 2016 culminated in a Homecoming ceremony at Point Walter, with the Year 9 cohort being symbolically returned to their parents... Read more... 10 November
Basketball heroes Year 10 Basketballers put in a sensational
Congratulations to Yusef Hourani (Year 12,
performance in the all-day championships held
pictured below) who was selected to be a part
at All Saints College on Tuesday.
of the 2017 Perspectives Art Exhibition at the
Read more...
Western Australian Art Gallery.
10 November
Art Exhibition Showcasing the best work from students in Years 7 to 12, the annual CBC Fremantle Visual Art Exhibition included a range of ... Read more...Read more... 26 October
Farewell to Class of 2016 In a ceremony on Friday night, the students in the Class of 2016 officially bid their College farewell as they prepare for their final exams. Read more... Page 6 | CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4
Congratulations also to Jaedyn Stumbles (Year 12) whose work has been was selected for the Southern Perspectives Exhibition.
Samuel Preston presented with Ben Foley Award Congratulations to Samuel Preston, who was the 2016 winner of the Ben Foley Award. Mr Ben Foley was a strong and positive male influence and connected with students through his passion for surfing, supporting the growth of the young men at CBC Fremantle. The perpetual trophy is in recognition of his commitment to the young men at CBC and the pastoral support he offered his students. The Ben Foley Trophy is awarded to a member of the surf team who displays the qualities that align with Ben’s teachings and to the attributes of the CBC gentleman.
Wedd Cup returns to Morgan House Morgan House has enjoyed an extremely narrow victory, on countback, ahead of Samson House to reclaim the coveted Wedd Cup for 2016. First place in the area of Service and Sport, backed up by a solid performance in coming second in the area of Academics pushed us over the line. In recognition of their efforts, all Morgan students will be taking part in the Wedd Cup Half Day celebrations on Monday 28 November. The boys will be treated to ten pin bowling at Melville Superbowl in the afternoon. Students are asked to wear their Morgan House shirt and sports uniform on this day. Dismissal will be at 3:15pm as normal. Mrs Samantha Emslie Head of Morgan House
Academic Excellence Programme (AEP) STEM afternoon AEP Maths & Engineering and Science & Technology students had the privilege of hearing Ms Nina Levy, principal engineer for Fugro Offshore, speak at their last meeting for the term. Ms Levy has an impressive list of degrees: a BE in Civil Engineering, a BSc in Mathematics and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering. She spoke about her experiences as an engineer and the projects she has worked on all over the world. Nina also spoke about the opportunities in over 50 different engineering disciplines and pathways to study to become involved in this kind of ground-breaking work. It was a most interesting and inspiring afternoon. Mrs Marilyn Schmidt AEP Coordinator CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4 | Page 7
What CBC boys say about The Rite Journey...
Cameron Handcock Year 9
Neven Williams Year 9
Tim McClelland Year 9
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? I thought it was a good experience; helped me to become a better person.
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? It was an eye-opening experience. It was fun too, the camp was fun.
What did you learn? I think I learnt how to become a better person and learnt some good leadership skills on the camp.
What did you learn? How to operate with other people and in groups.
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? It was really cool. We got to talk about our feelings and stuff during class instead of actually having to do any work.
Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Correia – he’s a good person, a good role model to look up to.
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Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Binet – he was a good teacher.
What did you learn? How to be a good guy. How to deal with situations as a man rather than a kid. Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Silver – he was the best one. He was actually like one of us and treated us like an adult.
Matt Gaschk Year 9
Tom Stanbury Year 9
Pryce Gordon Year 9
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? I think it was great because we were able to examine ourselves.
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? It was pretty good. Got to go on camp. What did you learn? How to treat people properly.
What did you think of The Rite Journey (TRJ)? I thought it was pretty good. Mr Burgio helped me realise what it really means to be a man and how to become one.
Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Carter – he was really good.
What did you learn? How to be a good man.
What did you learn? How to treat people properly and how to manage situations and just to slow down. Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Burgio – he’s a pretty real person; he’s very down to earth.
Who was your TRJ teacher? Mr Burgio – he was pretty good, he was down to earth. He never avoided topics, he just went for it. He was always telling us the right things and wrong things in life. He wasn’t telling us how to live our life; he was giving us the guidelines that we should live life by.
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4 | Page 9
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.
Master Mind Australia January Preparation Programme The January Preparation Programme aims to prepare students for Term 1 (2017) before the academic year begins. The classes will revise those important components from the 2016 syllabus that are vital for success in the new year. The programme will also preview what students can expect in their courses in 2017. Courses will be conducted at Leeming Senior High School from 18 to 25 January, 2017. Early Bird enrolment discount of 10% before Friday 19 December, 2016. Contact Dr Robert Hallam at Master Mind Australia on 9486 1377, www.mastermindaustralia.com.au.
Italian Assistant Host Families for 2017 Hosting an Italian assistant provides students with the opportunity to widen their knowledge of the Italian language, culture and traditions. The Italian assistant is a university student from Italy, and the minimum duration for their stay is 11 weeks, which can be shared between two families. Host families provide free accommodation, collect and return the assistant to the airport; assist in locating and accessing day-to-day services and show 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.
East Fremantle Junior Tennis Classic The East Fremantle Tennis tournament will take place on Friday 16 December to Monday 19 December This is the 39th year of the tournament and we have consolation events in most draws so both serious tournament players and novice players, who are competing for the fun, can enjoy the experience. Visit the website for more information and to enter online.
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Notre Dame ATAR Express Workshops Want to get a head start? This January school holidays, The University of Notre Dame invites new Year 11 and 12 students to attend ATAR preparation workshops in ATAR English, Human Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Methods, as well as study and writing skills. For more information and to register now, visit www.nd.edu.au/academic_support/outreach
WAAPA Summer School 2017 This summer The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is offering an exciting school holiday programme for children and young people. The Summer School includes classes in drama, acting, screen acting, musical theatre, Shakespeare and theatre production. For information about the many courses on offer please visit waapa.ecu.edu.au/summer-school or contact Gabrielle Metcalf at g.metcalf@ecu.edu.au or 9370 6775.
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4 | Page 11
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RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS West Leederville Branch
DECEMBER 2016 Introduction to Managing Anger - A Workshop for Men Is anger controlling you? Then this weekend workshop will give you a deeper understanding of why that might be and some skills that will help you take the control back. Suitable for those unable to attend the 8 week Anger Management course due to work commitments (i.e. FIFO or those living outside the metro area). This short course does not replace the 8 week course.
DATE: 2 & 3 December DAY: Friday/Saturday TIME: Fri: 6.30-9pm Sat: 9.30am-4.30pm COST: $95 per person
Parent-Teen Connection Remember, you were young once. Adolescents can be challenging, and living alongside them can be confusing and worrying. This course reduces stress and teaches parents how to communicate, negotiate and minimise conflict.
DATE: DAY: TIME: COST:
Mums Raising Teenage Girls As we know, the relationship between a mother and her daughter is very important. This seminar helps mothers to better understand their daughters and the challenges they go through during puberty and helps to better equip their daughters to be happy and strong individuals.
DATE: 5 December DAY: Monday TIME: 6.30-9pm COST: $30 per person
Fathering after Separation It’s important for fathers to distinguish between their parenting role and their relationship break-up. This seminar, held in a male-friendly environment, suggests helpful ways to keep in touch with your child to build skills and to recognise strengths and challenges.
DATE: DAY: TIME: COST:
14 December Wednesday 6.30-9pm $30 per person
Communication in Relationships People who communicate with care create healthy relationships. This seminar covers the basic principles of communicating to those you love with clarity and respect.
DATE: DAY: TIME: COST:
14 December Wednesday 6.30-9pm $30 per person
3 December Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm $50pp/$75per couple
For further information and to enrol please phone 6164 0200
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FREE Discover Sailing Day for children East Fremantle Yacht Club
Sunday 27th November 10:00am to 2.00pm Sailing is a fun, safe and accessible sport that welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. There are many ways to get started in sailing through Discover Sailing and a range of opportunities for you to continue sailing at clubs as you develop your skills, experience and confidence. This event is for all the public to come and enjoy a nice morning on the swan river sailing. No experience is necessary and all equipment including a boat and lifejacket will be supplied as well as a FREE sausage sizzle for all participants. To register for this amazing experience please contact Brittany on 9339 8111 or activities@efyc.com.au
JUNIOR SAILING COURSES START SAILING 1 & 2
This is a great way to get children into a fun and healthy sport and make new friends. Our Junior Sailing School is for kids from 7 to 15 years old. All courses are run on Saturday mornings or during school holidays.
Dates:
Start Sailing 1 (Basic Skills): Mon 19th – Wed 21st December 2016 Start Sailing 2 (Progression Course): Wed 11th – Fri 13th January 2017 Better Sailing (After School Training): Every Friday from 3rd February to 7th April For more information, costs and enrolment forms please contact Brittany Nicholas during office hours on 9339 8111 or email activities@efyc.com.au
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