CBC Fremantle College Newsletter Week 9 term 1 2015

College Newsletter Week 9 Term 1 Thursday 2 April 2015

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 9 Term 1 | Page 1

Cover: Share the Journey is a Year 7 parent organised event that encourages a deeper father-son connection.

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Photo by Keane Bourke (Year 11).

From the Principal Share the Journey

important objectives of our programme

On a recent Sunday morning a group

is to remind the boys that their dad is

of nearly 200 boys and their fathers

someone with a wealth of life experience

assembled at Point Walter to experience

who loves them unconditionally.

the Share the Journey programme. This parent-led undertaking has become a

Whilst the individual circumstances of

signature event for our College and was

many of the fathers and other male adults

again enthusiastically embraced by our

in attendance would have been quite

community. As the morning unfolded, it

diverse, they were united in their desire to

was very evident that a time of great

enhance their relationships with the boys

significance was being shared by many

and to be strong and positive influences in

of those present.

their development. Research repeatedly shows that strong male role-modelling

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or possess the values that we would wish

These aims are clearly compatible with

our own children to develop. One of the

the broader pastoral development

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programme undertaken by the College.

at the ACC ‘A’ Division Swimming Carnival

to ensure that the event was a reflection of

I’m sure they are also outcomes that

on Wednesday of last week. Ably led by

their growing maturity and representative

every family is working hard to achieve at

their coaches, Mr John Rear, Mr Stephen

of the culture of our College.

home. I commend all of the fathers who

Hunter and Mr Jason Matthews, and

had the courage and foresight to attend

Captain of Swimming, Conor Cameron,

Easter Wishes

last weekend and to make this essential

the team won the Senior Boys’ Shield

As all students and staff prepare to take a

whilst being narrowly defeated for the

break at the end of this term, I hope that

Boys’ Aggregate Trophy. Each member

families are able to enjoy some extended

I would also like to thank all of those who

of the squad prepared thoroughly and

time together. Those who are travelling

were responsible for the planning and

gave of their best on the day. This is

during these holidays are wished safe

presentation of this programme:

the benchmark for all of our activity at

travel and exciting adventures.

investment in their sons.

the College and our swimmers certainly • Dads – Mr Tim Allan, Mr John Atkinson,

achieved this measure.

While wishing all of our families a restful break, I also hope that you will avail

Mr Barry Bourne, Mr Tim Kullack and Mr Leon Yurak who worked tirelessly to

More specific details including individual

yourselves of the Easter liturgies in your

ensure the success of the day.

achievements are included in the

parish and thereby enjoy all that this

• Mr Mike Skinner and his son Alex (Class

Newsroom on the website.

season has to offer. The invitation to enjoy a ‘new birth’ and to change for the better

of 2013) who each delivered poignant and thought-provoking talks at different

Senior Ball

is one which all people of goodwill are

times during the morning.

A wonderful night of sartorial elegance

keen to accept.

• The many other staff and senior students

and celebration was enjoyed by the young

who contributed to the day in many

men in our senior class last Saturday

School re-commences for all students on

different ways.

evening. The gentlemen in attendance

Tuesday 21 April.

looked resplendent, were attentive to Perhaps the real power of this programme

their partners and danced enthusiastically

Mr Shaun Kenny

rests in its simplicity and its capacity to

throughout the evening. Congratulations

Principal

remind dads about the critical function

to all of those Year 12 students who sought

they play in the lives of their sons. It emphasises the fact that opportunities to interrelate need to be consciously arranged. If we delay the accumulation of ‘frequent father points’, the years and the opportunities can quickly pass by.

ACC Swimming Carnival Congratulations to our swimmers and their

“One of the important objectives of our programme is to remind the boys that their dad is someone with a wealth of life experience who loves them unconditionally.”

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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.

31 March

Glamorous night for Year 12 The final year students of CBC enjoyed a magical night at the Year 12 social calendar highlight, the College Senior Ball.

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26 March

CBC invites all mums to join us for a

Mother’s Day Morning Tea

ACC Swimming Carnival

on Friday 8 May at 8am in the College

CBC Fremantle boys once again showed their

Gymnasium.

strength in the water, bringing home the 2015 ACC A Division Swimming Senior Boys’ Aggregate Shield.

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The celebration will commence with a Liturgy promptly at 8am followed by morning tea.

24 March

Taking time to share the journey CBC Fremantle’s powerful signature event, Share the Journey, was held on a stunning autumn morning at Point Walter on Sunday.

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19 March

Mursell Cup CBC Senior Tennis was well-prepared for the competitive Mursell Cup, but their fighting spirit did not result in any silverware this year.

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All guests are asked to be seated by 7.50am to avoid interrupting this special service.

The morning will conclude at approximately 9.30am. Boys will attend the Liturgy with their mothers.

RSVP by 5 May is vital for catering. Register online a t the College website by clicking on the M other’s Day Morning Tea Quick Link.

College Information

College Calendar

Donate a swag

CBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking

CBC’s Indigenous Immersion programme is seeking

on the Quick Link on the home page of the website. You

donations of swags. If you or anyone you know has a

can also subscribe for the Calendar to synch on your iCal

swag that is no longer used, contact Peter Baldry at

or Outlook by clicking the link at the top right of the

peterb@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

Calendar page.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Important dates coming up – check the Calendar for more details

Term 1 Tuesday 24 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm

Tuesday 21 April

Thursday 26 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm

Term 2 begins

Tuesday 31 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm

Friday 8 May

Holidays Wednesday 8 April – 9.00am to 3.00pm

Mother’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea at 8am until 9.30am

Wednesday 15 April – 10.00am to 3.00pm Friday 17 April – 10.00am to 3.00pm.

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What CBC boys like about the end of term...

James Bourne

Angus Christie

Ross Collier

Year 7

Year 9

Year 8

What was your finest hour this term?

What was your finest hour this term?

What was your finest hour this term?

Getting 90 in my persuasive writing test.

Doing well in my Maths test.

Scoring 89 in the S&E test.

What are you looking forward to next

What are you looking forward to next

What are you looking forward to next

term?

term?

term?

The new Canteen.

School Soccer.

The Lightning Carnival.

What do you have planned for the

What do you have planned for the

What do you have planned for the

holidays?

holidays?

holidays?

Just hanging out and relaxing.

Hanging around.

Going to Dunsborough and Yallingup.

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Zachary Earl

Douglas Preston

Scott Urbano

Year 8

Year 12

Year 9

What was your finest hour this term?

What was your finest hour this term?

What was your finest hour this term?

Getting 100% in my last Italian test!

The College Ball.

Doing well in some of my extension classes.

What are you looking forward to next

What are you looking forward to next

term?

term?

What are you looking forward to next

Italian.

The ACC Cross Country.

term?

Maybe doing football and doing

What do you have planned for the

What do you have planned for the

different things in class and learning

holidays?

holidays?

different things.

Seeing some family friends.

Going on the Art tour to Sydney.

What do you have planned for the holidays?

Going camping and go out with friends.

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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, Mr Frank Williams has contributed his boy-safe, tried and true Anzac Biscuit recipe. Traditionally, these delicious crunchy biscuits use golden syrup or treacle to bind as eggs were scarce during the war.

Anzac Biscuits Ingredients 1/2-cup quick oats 1/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/2-cup plain flour 1/2-cup sugar 3/4 tsp bi-carb soda 1 tablespoon boiling water 62 grams butter 2 teaspoons golden syrup Method •

Mix oats, flour, sugar, coconut in large bowl.

•

Melt butter and golden syrup in small saucepan. Do not boil.

•

Mix soda and boiling water- add to butter after butter is melted, stir into dry ingredients.

•

Bake in slow oven for 20 minutes at 150 degree Celsius.

•

Makes 16 biscuits.

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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.

Pilates at CBC Pilates is great for flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole human body. The CBC community is invited to early morning Pilates sessions with an experienced instructor from 6.30am to 7.30am twice a week in the Arts Learning Area. Interested people can contact Sonya Gaffney by email.

Academic Tuition ATAR Solution Australia provides high quality academic training in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. We make commitments with students and parents to boost Year 12 students ATAR outcomes in the final year high school study.

Currently we have Semester One exam training programme due to start in Term 2 Week 2 to help students improve exam performance and target weak areas to reinforce Semester One exam preparation.

Visit www.atarsolution.com.au to find out more about us and why students choose us.

We create ATAR 99! We help you reach your potential! We succeed because you succeed!

Contact Michael Lin, Director of ATAR Solution Australia Pty Ltd, email atar_solution@outlook.com, mobile 0478602622.

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