CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 4 term 4

College Newsletter Week 4 Term 4 Friday 7 November 2014

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Front page: Year 9 boys at Bindoon for The Rite Journey Abyss experience

From the Principal The Rite Journey Lighthouse School

it complemented our broader aspirations

It seems that our rite of passage

for the young men who attend here. The

programme for Year 9 students

day after the meeting, while flying home,

continues to gain strength and popularity

Mr Lines sent me an email from which

throughout our school and in the broader

the following excerpts are taken:

community. We are regularly approached by people interested in what we are doing

I just wanted to pass on both my gratitude

and I am frequently asked about The Rite

and congratulations following our WA Rite

Journey (TRJ) by families interested in

Journey TeachMeet that was held at your

sending their sons to CBC.

College yesterday ‌ My most heartfelt gratitude and congratulations goes to

CBC Fremantle 51 Ellen Street Fremantle WA 6160 T 08 9336 2700 E enquiries@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au

The programme was originally designed

the Rite Journey crew at CBC Fremantle

in South Australia by a gentleman named

for taking hold of the vision I had for The

Andrew Lines and last month he asked if

Rite Journey and ultimately becoming

he could hold a meeting at our College for

the flagship school for the programme

interested parties from across this state.

in Australia‌I have a firm belief that the

Key members of our school TRJ team

programme can become an integral part

presented to the group about how we

of developing our students into respectful,

had interpreted the programme and how

responsible and resilient adults and that

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it can transform the culture of a school.

For three of the days the boys have been

of venues and the staff involved have

At your College it is such a pleasure to

in Bindoon testing their physical and

reported high levels of engagement,

see that vision being strongly lived out

mental endurance. A combination of

enjoyment and benefit to the boys.

... on more than a number of occasions I

trekking through the bush, undertaking

The spiritual dimension of developing

felt overwhelmed at the magnificent way

challenging tasks and sleeping in

towards manhood is not underestimated

that TRJ is being implemented at CBC …

unfamiliar surrounds and conditions has

in any sense in the work conducted at

I just wanted to let you know how much

ensured that they are well and truly out

the College.

I appreciate the endeavour and support

of their comfort zones. Very importantly,

of all at CBC around The Rite Journey,

this activity has been accompanied

I would like to thank all of the staff for

you are truly doing an amazing job and I

by many opportunities for guided

their selfless contributions to this week.

will continue to use you as a ‘lighthouse’

reflection. The boys have been invited

As I said at our recent Awards Evening, I

school for the programme.

to contemplate their boyhoods to date

am sure that all of the parents recognise

Warmly

and to make a number of choices and

and appreciate the extra time and effort

Andrew Lines

commitments about the type of young

expended by the staff of this College

men they want to be in the future.

on behalf of the young men entrusted to their care. I would like to particularly

Congratulations to all involved and we look forward to enjoying the benefits of

We are very grateful to our sibling school

acknowledge Mr Jason Matthews, who

this programme in the development of all

in Bindoon for generously allowing

has spent the entire week at Bindoon, and

of the young men at the College.

us to share their property during this

each of our Rite Journey teachers for their

week. Catholic Agricultural College

commitment and personal involvement in

Today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen

has permitted our boys to roam their

conducting the programme at CBC. Their

wonderful bush and farming property and

efforts and those of so many others have

During this week all of our Year 9

has been hospitable in every sense. The

been critical to ensuring that our Year 9

students have been enjoying a variety of

grand buildings, statues, livestock and

boys have been provided with this special

opportunities outside of the classroom.

historic cemetery have certainly provided

experience.

All of the activities in which they have

our boys with a rich resource beyond the

been engaged have been designed

programme itself.

Mr Shaun Kenny Principal

to assist in their growth as young men and to provide a culmination to

The remaining two days of this week

their experience of the Rite Journey

have been split between a Rite Journey

programme that they have been

Challenges programme and a Retreat.

undertaking this year.

These have been conducted at a variety

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In the Newsroom this week

Help others this Christmas

You can keep up to date with CBC Fremantle news by subscribing to the Newsroom

The festive season has come

RSS feed. Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the

early at CBC Fremantle, with staff,

Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

students and parents being invited to donate to the St Vincent de Paul

3 November

Christmas Appeal.

Anzac anniversary

Each Mentor Group has been put

On Friday 31 October, the Year 9 Society &

in charge of organising their own

Environment extension class walked to Victoria Quay

hamper, with students nominating

to take part in the 100th anniversary celebration of

to bring two food or household

Western Australia’s first diggers departing for World

items that Vinnies’ clients will be

War 1 from Fremantle.

able to use over the holiday period.

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All donations need to be brought into school by 21 November so they can be collected and distributed to local families in need in time for Christmas.

Any families who would like to contribute additional donations or their own hampers can contact Emily Bowran emilyb@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au for more information.

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Calendar Week 5 Term 4 2014

College Information Important notice regarding student absences from the College Student Services require student absences to be notified by 9.00am by either emailing absentee@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephoning 9430 2007.

Mrs Jennifer Giancaspro is Secretary of Student Services and can be contacted at students@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au. Mrs Violet Gohr is no longer working at CBC Fremantle and any emails sent to her direct address will not be received by CBC. Please ensure you use the correct address when contacting the College.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is necessary.

Sport team photos The school photographer’s Sport team photos plus other groups are now available to purchase online. Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com, and click on the CBC Fremantle logo. Enter password: pham72.

Monday 10 November WACE exams all week Year 8 Oracy Arts Performance evening Tuesday 11 November CA:MG-P1 Prefects’ Inauguration & Remembrance Day Year 9 Youth Literature Day Year 11 Final Liturgy & Farewell P6 Year 11 River Cruise Year 10 Health Keys 4 Life parent information evening 6.00pm Wednesday 12 November Year 10 ODE Camp - 1 Year 8 Oracy Thursday 13 November Mass 8.15am (Morgan 5, 6 & 7) Year 11 Exams Commence Year 10 ODE Camp - 1/2 Year 8 Oracy Year 10 Youth Literature Day Friday 14 November Year 10 ODE Camp - 2 Year 11/12 Youth Literature Day Year 7 Basketball Carnival

Movember This year the Health and Physical Education Department are participating in Movember.

If you are able to make a donation it would be much appreciated as all funds raised go to a good cause.

Click on the link to donate or search for CBC Phys Ed on the Movember website.

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Junior Maths Olympiad at UWA The West Australian Junior Mathematics Olympiad was held at the University of Western Australia on Saturday 1 November. Eight of our very talented Year 9 Mathematics students took part in both individual and team challenges.

The boys who took part are all from the Academic Excellence Programme’s Maths and Engineering group – Anthony Cammarano, Luke Carbonaro, Henry Rogerson, Joshua Lacey, Ned Marshall, Finlay Martin, Julian Phillips and Samuel Sheridan.

The goal of the Olympiad is to challenge the best young mathematicians and the boys performed extremely well.

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Poster design wins fourth place Lloyd Jacob Keenan won fourth place in the Western Australian Assocation for Mental Health (WAAMH) Design a Poster competion.

Students were asked to illustrate the activities they do to look after their body, mind and soul for better mental health. The competition aimed to promote positive mental health behaviours and wellbeing in schools.

Lloyd’s winning artwork will be printed on postcards and distributed at the Positive Schools conference and during Mental Health Week.

Top right: Lloyd’s winning poster Top left: Jordan Fury (Year 7), centre: Tate Driessen (Year 8), bottom: Tyler Dionisio (Year 8)

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Years 7 to 9 parents are invited to a

Cybersafety parent information evening on 12 November at 6pm CBC Fremantle understands there is an increasing concern from parents about what their children are doing in the online world.

Come and join us at a ‘parent-friendly’ information evening where guest speaker Jordan Foster from ySafe Solutions will provide strategies for parents about Gen Y’s online behaviours, from a Gen Y expert.

Jordan will give a brief overview of different social media platforms and cover topics including behaviour management, how to set boundaries at home and gaming.

Wine and cheese will be provided.

Register your interest in attending by clicking on the Events link under Quick Links at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au by Monday 10 November

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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.

WA Young Salesian - Summer Camp 5 to 9 January 2015 For 12 to 15 year olds, or starting Year 7 in 2015. Come and join us for this five day fun filled camp at Nanga Bush, Dwellingup.

Only $190 ($38 a day). Contact your Parish Priest, visit the website or contact Graham on 0418 979 600 for more info or to pick up a form. www.wayoungsalesians.com

Curtin Twilight Tours Twilight Tours are for interested prospective students to gain a glimpse of the Curtin campus and facilities after hours. To provide an insight into studying at Curtin our Student Ambassadors will show attendees some of their favourite spots on campus as well as where they study and take classes. Prospective Student Advisors will be on hand to provide advice and answer questions about applying to Curtin.

So whether students are thinking about applying for university or already have, or parents are curious to see where their son or daughter might be studying, they’re welcome to attend.

Wednesday 12 November and 10 December 2014 Time: 5.30 - 7.00 pm Location: Angazi Court Precinct (opposite Building 408), Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA Cost: Free

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Embrace the Grace 2014 Let Us Be Lights of Hope, the largest Catholic Youth Conference in WA on 3-7 December 2014 What is hope? If our hope is indeed in a living God, why does God appear to be silent in our world today amidst war, terrorism, disasters and our own personal struggles?

What is the light of hope? Come engage with life’s biggest questions with dynamic speakers, music, sports, drama, prayer and more.

3-7 December 2014 in New Norcia, for young people aged 16-30. Cost $325.00 with sponsorship available.

Registration at http://cym.com.au/embrace-grace-2014/. Contact Catholic Youth Ministry Perth to RSVP or for more information admin@cym.com.au or telephone 9422 7912.

An evening with Kurt Fearnley Meet Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley, who has won multiple medals at the Paralympic Games and ‘crawled’ the Kakoda Track, in conversation with Russell Wolfe, former Drive presenter at 720 ABC Perth followed by Q&A and book signing.

On Thursday 20 November at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start at Trinity College, East Perth. Tickets are $10 adult, $5 child. All proceeds go to Edmund Rice Camps.

Murdoch Open Night Murdoch University will be opening its doors for the final Open Night of the year on 12 November 2014.

Open Night is a wonderful opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to explore the range of courses on offer at Murdoch University, alternative pathways and eligibility requirements for different courses.

When: Wednesday 12 November Where: Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre – 90 South Street, Murdoch Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Presentation at 6:30pm sharp, followed by expo from 7:30pm) RSVP: Secure your place now at http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/open-night-4/ CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 4 Term 4