CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 5 term 2 2015

College Newsletter Week 5 Term 2 Friday 22 May 2015

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 2 | Page 1

Cover: Millen Sjerp, Jonathon Frampton, Liam Fico, Luke Mertens and Nathan Scott at the School Sport WA Cross Country Carnival.

Read more on page 6.

From the Principal A Place for NAPLAN

understand, the truth is that this testing

At about this time each year I tend to

regime measures only a small part of a

write an article in this newsletter about the National Programme in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing and its place in our school. As many of you will know, NAPLAN tests are conducted annually in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 across the nation. Every time I re-visit this topic, I suspect that my views are contrary to those held at some

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student’s capabilities at a single moment in time.

The reality at CBC Fremantle is that we broadly support these tests which provide schools, systems and governments with one data source among many upon which to determine future policy and direction.

other schools and in our wider community.

We also recognise that these tests provide

This suspicion has been confirmed by

capabilities and that drawing meaningful

the number of articles in the press in recent weeks which have contended that such testing has been the focus of teaching programmes in some schools and represents a potential millstone for those which perform poorly. As most people

a very narrow snapshot of student conclusions from them is problematic.

Perhaps more importantly, we are not afraid of what might be revealed about our school in the process of standardised testing. While our results have always been good and have served to affirm

our practice in the past, if a deficiency

College Family Mass

All members of our community are

was indicated in any year, it is far better

Our first of two College Family Masses for

welcome to attend and I warmly invite any

to acknowledge and address this than continue in ignorance.

Beyond this, I believe that there is another real danger in this public debate and this entails giving NAPLAN a status which it neither deserves nor seeks. At the time of enrolling into our College, NAPLAN results from primary school are used to assist with appropriate placement and intervention for each individual boy. They are never used to prioritise applicants for entry. Similarly, I seriously doubt that prospective families place much emphasis upon our historical NAPLAN results when selecting a school for their son. I would hope, and firmly believe, that a much higher priority would be placed upon an education in faith, the quality of relationships and the general pursuit of excellence among many other things.

The summary I have provided at the end of my article each year seems equally valid now. We will happily participate in NAPLAN testing; we will not consume valuable time and unduly stress students by ’teaching to the test’; and we will continue to adopt a broad perspective that emphasises a well-rounded education designed to assist families in the development of

this year will be held at St Patrick’s Basilica on Saturday 6 June at 6.00pm. I encourage

interested parent or student to do so.

all families to attend this mass in support

Cross Country

of your sons and in solidarity with the

The College Cross Country team performed

primary mission of our school. I’m sure

particularly well at the School Sport WA

that your regular parishes will understand

event last Friday finishing second in a

your absence for this one weekend.

spirited competition involving some of the most talented runners in the state. This

Reconciliation Lecture

was a great trial for our major competition

Accompanying this newsletter is a flyer

next Thursday when our athletes will

for the annual Reconciliation Lecture to be presented at our College as part of a programme conducted by the Edmund Rice Network. This event will occur at 7.30pm on Tuesday 26 May in our Arts Learning Area. Our school has been the venue for this lecture for a number of years and each occasion has been informative

attempt to defend their title against more than one hundred schools at the ACC Carnival. Our best wishes to each of our coaches and students in their quest to achieve their personal best next week.

Shaun Kenny Principal

and poignant for those in attendance.

“ ... we will continue to adopt a broad perspective that emphasises a well-rounded education designed to assist families in the development of good young men.”

good young men.

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

20 May

Music and Drama Camp Last Friday, CBC Fremantle musicians and Drama students packed up and headed to Woodman Point Recreation Camp for three days of rehearsals, culminating in a performance for the boys’ families.

Read more...

7 May

Edmund Rice Day CBC Fremantle acknowledged the hope and charism of a remarkable man and the founder of the Christian Brothers at a special day of festivities and celebration on Edmund Rice Day. Read more...

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College Information

College Calendar

Secondhand blazers wanted

CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking

The Uniform Shop is desperately seeking size 9 and 10 secondhand blazers. Please see Falda in the Uniform Shop on Wednesdays if you can help.

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.

Canteen hours The Canteen is open from 8.30am in the morning for 10 minutes to allow boys to purchase drinks only. Food and drink purchases can of course be made during recess and lunch breaks.

Donations of clothing The Kiwirrkurra Immersion Group is seeking donations to take with them to two remote Indigenous communities. If you have items of winter clothing or blankets that are still in good condition but are being unused, please donate them and drop them in to Mr Baldry at the RE Office. Thank you.

Important dates coming up – check the Calendar for more details.

Saturday 6 June CBC Family Mass – 6pm, St Patrick’s Basilica Sunday 21 June Jazz on the Swan Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 June Animal Farm Performed by Year 10 and 11 Drama students Tickets already on sale

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Cross Country encourages community spirit Inclusive community is one of the Edmund

(Year 9), who suffers from cerebral palsy,

In a similar display of solidarity, after

Rice Education Australia Touchstones,

and Steffan Nero (Year 11), who is visually

competing in his 6km event, Riley Faulds

and one the boys at CBC Fremantle fully

impaired, trained hard for the big day, and

(Year 11) volunteered to run the next race

support with typical heart-warming

were part of the CBC Cross Country team

with Steffan Nero, offering encouragement

commitment.

as they entered the first competition of

and cheer during the long run.

the season.

At the recent School Sport WA Cross

The Cross Country team’s commitment

Country, CBC boys stepped up and showed

As Liam neared the finish line in his

to the Inclusive Sports initiative has been

true compassion as they helped two of

event the determined young man was

integral to its success, and reflects a

their team mates compete in the Inclusive

joined by team mates Jonathon Frampton,

responsibility to caring for all members

Sports Programme that provides students

Luke Mertens, Nathan Scott and Millen

of their community and fostering positive

with a disability with an opportunity

Sjerp as they ran the last 500m of the

relationships.

to represent their school. Liam Fico

race to support his fantastic effort.

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At the School Sport WA Cross Country Carnival left to right: Steffan Nero and Riley Faulds; Millen Sjerp, Jonathon Frampton, Liam Fico, Luke Mertens and Nathan ; Riley and Steffan nearing the finish line

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What CBC boys think about exams...

Tom Pinkerton

Danny Rhoding

Christian Richards

Year 12

Year 12

Year 12

How do you feel about the upcoming

How do you feel about the upcoming

How do you feel about the upcoming

exams?

exams?

exams?

Pretty chilled. I don’t have much

Pretty stressed about it.

A little bit nervous but can’t wait until it’s over and done with.

in the first week, they’re all in the second.

How do you prepare?

Study. Study. Study.

How do you prepare?

I write all my notes out and work

How do you prepare?

Get Mum to be on my back. I work

What are your exam tips?

through exercises and put all my

better with someone pushing me.

Study when you feel like it because

important notes on one page.

that’s when you learn best.

What are your exam tips?

What are your exam tips?

Get a tutor. I have a tutor for maths

Don’t leave everything until the last

and already feel the benefit from

minute. Study stuff you’re not sure

getting new tips.

about rather than stuff you know.

Get a good night’s sleep.

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Thomas Sapienza

Nicholas Thuys

James Warren

Year 12

Year 12

Year 12

How do you feel about the upcoming

How do you feel about the upcoming

How do you feel about the upcoming

exams?

exams?

exams?

Little bit nervous but if I do the proper

It will be good. I’ve done so many so no

Stressed.

study I won’t have any hassle.

point in getting worried about it. Just do your best.

How do you prepare?

Study all day during study breaks.

How do you prepare?

Usually I read over the text book and do

How do you prepare?

the examples as well.

Start studying three weeks in advance –

What are your exam tips?

don’t leave things to the last minute.

Do a lot of example questions rather than just reading notes.

What are your exam tips?

Don’t get distracted in the middle

What are your exam tips?

but take regular breaks as well.

Don’t cram – cramming doesn’t work.

Don’t leave it to the last minute. You need a plan, you can’t wing it or you will waste time.

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Community cookbook: a call for recipes You are invited to contribute to our community cookbook and help us acknowledge the traditions of our College, the love and support of our families, and the journey of today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen.

CBC Fremantle is proud to be a part of raising good young men

How you can help

of our community, who have the skills and courage to face and

• Submit your favourite family recipe to us with specific quantities

overcome challenges and to form positive, mutually beneficial

(eg millilitres, grams, tablespoons, cups, etc, and in Australian

relationships. The gentlemen of CBC are the guardians of the

standard measuring) and easy to follow instructions. Your recipes

future, and their positive male contribution to our society

will need to be tried and tested prior to submission to ascertain the

provides us all with hope and faith in a better world.

correct quantities.

• Please specify how many people the recipe will feed.

To highlight the journey from today’s boy to tomorrow’s gentleman, CBC is planning to produce a community cookbook celebrating all that is nurturing and resilient about our young men and their families. A timeless collection of recipes that encourages

• We are specifically seeking dishes that hold a place in your heart, and are particularly enjoyed by your son. If your contribution is included, your family will be acknowledged in the final publication.

• Degree of difficulty is from zero to hero, but tasty dishes with

our young men to be culinary heroes from their first foray in the

a focus on classic simplicity appealing to all ages would be

kitchen, whether it is coping with a simple breakfast for Mother’s

particularly suitable.

Day, wooing a romantic interest (it will happen!), or providing hearty meals for their children when the time comes.

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• Recipes will need to be in a ‘cut and paste’ format, for example included in the body of an email or in a Word document.

• Your submission may not make the final book – but don’t let

The publication will sell for cost price and be available to purchase

that hold you back. The sooner you send in your fabulous family

for members of the CBC community and extended families and

recipe, the better the chance that it will be included.

friends.Please address any enquiries to Cherie Butcher at

• Stories about the dish are also happily accepted, for example

events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or 9430 2001.

who passed on the recipe, which cuts of meat are best, or perhaps a particular occasion when you served the dish.

CBC has a long and proud association with the Fremantle community, so please feel free to mention particular landmarks or places you shop if appropriate to your tale.

Timeline and other details It is hoped to produce the CBC cookbook in time for your Christmas shopping, therefore the deadline for submitting your recipes is 8 May 2015.

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A taste of things to come...

To encourage your contributions to the CBC cookbook, every fortnight we will provide you with a tasty recipe from the CBC community that your boys are bound to love.

Chocolate Brownies from Lynn Tomlinson (Joel and Toby’s mum) All of my boys love these brownies; they never last long in our house.When I am making them to take to a friend’s house they always hope that the edges will go a bit crispy so that when I cut it into squares I will cut the edges off and they can eat them.

Ingredients 175g butter 370g castor sugar 1tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs 125g plain flour 1tsp baking powder 50g cocoa 250g white chocolate bits Method 1. Chop the butter and place it in a saucepan. Melt it over a low heat.

2. Pour the melted butter into a mixing bowl and then add the sugar and vanilla essence, stir well.

3. Break the eggs into another bowl and beat them.

4. Slowly add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixing them together.

5. Mix the flour, cocoa and baking powder together and sift them into the mixture.

6. Stir all ingredients together so that they are well combined.

7. Add the chocolate bits and stir these through the mixture.

8. Pour into a greased and lined rectangular baking tray (approx. 22 x 30cm) 9. Bake for about 35-40 minutes at 180c.

10 Be careful not to overcook, as they are particularly nice when they are a bit chewy.

Take it out when it is a bit crispy on top and the edges, but still soft in the middle.

Cool on a rack and then cut into squares. Dust with icing sugar.

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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.

Western Knights Soccer Club Under 18s The Western Knights State League Division 1 Under 18s are looking for youth players in the age group of U15, U16, U17 or U18 who might be interested in playing soccer and want the oppurtunity to be involved with sport. If you are keen to play with an ambitous group of players contact us at juniors@westernknights.com.au or contact Zrinka Sliskovic on 0468 617 353.

High Tea at St Patrick’s To celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte we are having a high tea on Wednesday 10 June at 1pm in the St Patrick’s Parish Centre.

All proceeds to Pregnancy Assistance, a Catholic charity providing compassionate care to women irrespective of religion or race.

A small donation of newborn babies clothing, maternity wear (new or excellent secondhand) or baby and mum toiletries would be greatly appreciated.

Tickets $10 each available from the Parish Office and Piety Stall.

Academic Enabling and Support Centre of the University of Notre Dame Australia Study less and achieve more – prepare now for cuccess in Year 12 Study skills programmes offered by the Academic Enabling and Support Centre of the University of Notre Dame Australia to Year 11 and 12 students on Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July during the mid-year school holidays.

Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 July 2015, 1.00pm to 4.00pm (attend both sessions).

Both courses provide real benefits to Year 12s in the lead up to examinations and beyond and to Year 11s seeking to enhance their overall study skills.

Cost $60.00 Further information at: http://www.nd.edu.au/outreach-programs

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Help the Homeless Art Auction Saturday 6 June 2015 Venue: Fremantle Town Hall Parking: Henderson St Carpark.

Performance by The Starlight Hotel Choir at 5pm with Auction commencing at 5.30pm. Refreshments provided. Open for viewing on Friday 5 June from 3pm to 5pm, and Saturday 6 June from 12 noon - 5pm with Auction at 5.30pm. Registration is from 3pm. See attached flyer for more details.

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Edmund rice Camps

Quiz Night Friday 22 May 2015 at 7pM Aquinas College Hall – 58 Mt Henry Road, Salter Point

$250 per table

(maximum of 10 ppl per table. Cost includes 1 free drink pp)

MAjoR FiRSt PRize – 10 tickets to the Bankwest Corporate Box at Domain Stadium for the Fremantle vs North Melbourne game on Saturday 23rd May. Delicious authentic italian wood fired pizza available on the night please pre order your pizza when booking your table.

No BYo drinks. Bring along your money for bar, raffles, games, auction and baked goodies. to purchase tables or for more information please visit our website edmundricecampswa.com.au or contact Nicole Mancini at nmancini@edmundrice.org Page 16 | CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 2