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College Newsletter Week 7 Term 4 Friday 29 November 2013

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 4

Front page: The Rite Journey programme for 2013 culminated in The Homecoming ceremony this week – story and more photos can be found in the Newsroom

From the Principal Points of Difference

currently has extensive waiting lists and a

In a Newsletter towards the end of last

strong presence in the local community.

year I provided some thoughts on what

In short, CBC Fremantle is thriving in this

makes our school distinctive. At the risk

phase of its long and illustrious history.

of being repetitive I would like to re-visit these beliefs as we seek to ensure that

I believe we can all be justifiably proud of

they remain a strong focal point for the

the culture which exists at CBC and the

College.

many achievements that are made by the young men who attend here. Those

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There are various programmes conducted

directly associated with our school have

at CBC that provide points of difference

a strong sense of its quality, identity and

for our community and aid the College

purpose. CBC Fremantle is a school of

in seeking to satisfy its aim of assisting

choice for many families not because of

families in the development of good

programmes designed to make it bigger

young men. The positive feedback

or better than others in the ways that

that the College receives from parents

such achievements are usually defined,

regarding such programmes indicates

but because it seeks to be different from

that they are highly valued and well

others.

understood. It is also true that the College

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“I believe we can all be justifiably proud of the culture which exists at CBC and the many achievements that are made by the young men who attend here.”

The focus upon boys’ education, personal

between our aspirations and those of

will undoubtedly improve the provision

excellence, holistic development and

every other school. It is our difference

of pastoral care at the College and

becoming a gentleman is delivered in

as a Catholic School in the Tradition of

further enhance the sense of belonging

the context of a set of values which we

Edmund Rice which actually defines the

experienced by each of our students.

know to be counter-cultural. We seek

reality and extent of our achievements.

The middle floor will contain a meeting

to provide a different ‘voice’ to the one

room to accommodate large numbers,

that our young men encounter through

Building Programme

a printing room and bathrooms. The top

the media and society in general. Our

It would have been very difficult not

floor will provide new staff facilities and

message emphasises the value of a

to notice the new building which has

will be designed so that it can host formal

developed sense of spirituality, the

been steadily rising on the Stirling Street

and social gatherings for all sectors of our

power of positive role modelling and the

perimeter of our property. The three

school community.

importance of service.

storey Student and Staff Services Centre will provide a new entry to the College

Construction began in May of this year

Of course it is important that the

for parents wishing to access a variety of

and the building will be completed for use

College continues to maintain a focus on

services provided for students.

by March 2014. This exciting addition to

providing quality offerings in academic,

the school’s facilities will further enhance

cultural and sporting pursuits. Our results

The ground floor of the building will

the provision of services to members of

in these areas further substantiate our

contain Student Services, including a

our student, parent and staff community.

claims to being a ‘good school’ in this

pastoral care centre, reception area,

sense. However, if this were to be the

sick bay, interview rooms, counselling

Mr Shaun Kenny

sole or even primary indicator of our

services, careers and the Vice Principal’s

Principal

success, there would be no distinction

office. The new facilities on this level

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28 November

The Homecoming The Rite Journey programme for 2013 culminated in a poignant ceremony at Point Walter this week, with the Year 9s being symbolically returned to their parents by the Rite Journey teachers.

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21 November

The Abyss Melbourne Cup Week was a little different for our Year 9 boys and their Rite Journey teachers.

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Calendar Week 8 Term 4

College Information Canteen Can you spare a few hours on one day? Please consider volunteering in the ‘world’s greatest canteen’. Please ring Jenny or Karen in the Canteen on 9430 2046 for more information.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours Open every Wednesday from 8.30am – 4.00pm. No appointments are necessary.

Monday 2 December Year 7-10 Exams continue Tuesday 3 December The Rite Journey 2014 Parent Information Evening Wednesday 4 December Year 7-10 Exams conclude Parent Helper Supper Thursday 5 December Mass 8.15am (Samson 5, 6, 7) Year 7 Amazing Race Library closed Friday 6 December Kairos Retreat until Monday 9 December Library closed College Assembly End of Year/Final Liturgy 2.25pm Year 7-10 finish Monday 9 December Year 7 2014 Orientation Day

Put these dates in your diary...

Friday 14 February 2014 Year 13 Breakfast

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The Rite Journey 2014 Dear Parents of Year 9 Boys 2014

The Rite Journey is a unique educational

experiencing rites of passage and

programme designed for Year 9 boys

important life lessons, created and guided

Year 9 is recognised as a time of

which supports the development of

by caring teachers and significant adult

significant change in the lives of

engaged, responsible and resilient young

mentors. The year-long programme will

adolescent boys, and a time when

adults. In a culture where the period

be delivered to all of our Year 9 students

boys begin to grow from children to

for adolescence can vary considerably,

from the beginning of the school year and

young men. It is widely recognised as

and where young adults can receive

will require the support and engagement

an important developmental stage

very conflicting messages about good

of families to assist the boys as they

when boys may look to establish their

values and expected behaviours, The

‘journey’ throughout the year.

independence, test boundaries, take risks

Rite Journey assists our boys with their

and question some aspects of authority.

decision-making, goal-setting and self-

With this in mind, an important Parent

For some, this can lead to disengagement

awareness as they begin to make their

Information Evening has been scheduled

in their learning. As educators of good

transition into healthy, respectful and

for Tuesday 3 December 2013. This

young men, College staff are very aware

responsible young men.

will allow for further explanation of

of the research in this regard and, with

The Rite Journey programme at CBC

this in mind, CBC Fremantle introduced

The Rite Journey programme provides

Fremantle. The evening will look to

The Rite Journey in 2012.

young men with the opportunity of

provide information on topics including

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the background of The Rite Journey, ceremonies and events, challenge

Parent Information Evening for the Parents of Year 9 Boys – 2014

activities, the programme outline for CBC

Topic:

Fremantle, the camp experience and

Venue: Arts Learning Area

the role of parents and other adult male

Time:

6:30pm

mentors.

Date:

Tuesday 3 December 2013

The Rite Journey Programme for Year 9 Boys

As parents of our Year 9 boys, we consider it essential that you gain an understanding of the aims of the programme and the various elements within it. The College considers your attendance at this Information Evening as vitally important and looks forward to seeing you there.

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The trip of a lifetime Academic Excellence Tour 2015

Centre

meals, discretionary spending money and

The Academic Excellence Programme is

Day 6

Washington DC – Smithsonian

extra optional evening activities.

Museums, Moonlight

trip of a lifetime.

Monument Tour

Deposit of 30% of the cost of the tour

Day 7

Capitol Hill and Capitol

has to be made a year in advance (April

In April 2015 a group of lucky AEP boys

Building Tour

2014). Letters will be sent to parents

Day 8

The Smithsonian Museums,

early next year and then we will call

The White House

for expressions of interest and hold a

Day 9

Udvar Hazy Centre, National Air

meeting within the first few weeks of

and Space Museum

2014.

calling for expressions of interest for the

will travel to Orlando and Washington DC and take in some of the most exciting destinations in the USA. Itinerary (excluding travelling days): Day 1

Kennedy Space Centre, NASA

Day 2

Islands of Adventure Theme

Park and Harry Potter World,

Universal Studios

Day 3

Astronaut Training Experience

at Kennedy Space Centre

Day 4

Disney World Theme Parks

Day 5

Airboat through Central Florida

Everglades and Orlando Science

The cost of the 12 day tour is

For more information please contact

approximately $6,300. This fee includes

Ms Marilyn Schmidt at

international and domestic flights, airport

marilyns@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

taxes, destination coach travel, airport transfers, accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, Orlando and Washington activity package entrance fees and costs, and excludes passport and visa application fees, travel insurance, lunch

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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.

Flame Ministries International Flame Ministries International invites you to the 24th Annual Flame Congress, Aquinas College, Mt Henry Road, Salter Point, on 17 to 19 January.

Visiting Guest Speaker is Jim ‘Butch’ Murphy from USA, internationally renowned for walking across America carrying a heavy wooden cross to Evangelise the Gospel, an 18 month journey of faith and prayer.

Other speakers include Eddie Russell FMI, Emeritus Archbishop Barry J Hickey, Stephen Spiteri, Mgr Brian O’Loughlin, PP, Livia Carre FMI, Carlos Moreira FMI, Cyrus D’Souza FMI, Kaye Rollings FMI. Worship led by Flame Music Ministry.

Evening Rallies: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7.45pm; Sunday Mass at 11am.

Day Sessions: Saturday and Sunday: registration on the day. Rallies are free. Light refreshments are provided with low cost meals Saturday and Sunday. For enquiries and brochure contact fmi@flameministries.org or kayford@bigpond.com, telephone 93823668 or 0439981515.

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Fulltime Youth Ministry Worker – Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (re-advertised) The Perth Catholic Youth Ministry office is seeking a vibrant youth worker to join the Youth Ministry team.

The successful applicant would be required to work within the Youth Ministry team to provide support to individuals and groups already working in youth ministry within parishes in the Archdiocese of Perth, continue to grow and promote youth ministry networks throughout the diocese and assist in coordinating diocesan youth initiatives. Experience in previous youth ministry teams (eg YMT or NET) and/or parish youth groups is recommended. The full job advertisement and a role description are available from CYM Perth office.

To submit your CV with a cover letter and three referees including a parish priest, please contact: Anita Parker, Director of Catholic Youth Ministry. Full advertisement is available on www.cym.com.au.

Phone: (08) 9422 7912 or Email: anita.parker@highgate-perthcatholic.org.au Applications close Monday 16 December 2013.

Previous applicants need not reapply.

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