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CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 1 | Page 1
College Newsletter Week 7 Term 1 Friday 20 March 2015
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen
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CBC Fremantle
51 Ellen Street
Fremantle WA 6160
T 08 9336 2700
www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au
Cover: The Jazz Orchestra entertained
visitors at the College’s Open Day. From the PrincipalOpen DayThe College Open Day was conducted
on Tuesday of this week and it was
tremendous to again see the high level of
interest in the school as demonstrated by
the number of people who attended. More
than 400 visitors were welcomed to our
campus with the potential students ranging
significantly in age. There is no doubt that
CBC Fremantle continues to establish itself
as a school of choice and this is reflected
in our waiting lists for enrolment which are
lengthening annually.
Many of the quality programmes and
facilities that we have at CBC were on
display this week but it was not these that
primarily attracted the attention or the
praise of the prospective parents who
undertook the tours. Their attention was
drawn more to the outstanding quality
of the students whom they encountered
at the school. The boys made a positive
impression upon our visitors whether they
were acting as tour guides, playing in the
band or involved in presenting activities.
Many of the comments made by the
parents reflect my own thoughts on the
strengths of our College. The predominant
impression created by the boys at CBC is
that they are engaged in their education,
have a strong sense of belonging and are
proud of their school.
There is little doubt that the quality of
our students is the strongest indicator
of our success as a College. I thank
and congratulate all of those boys who
contributed to Open Day – many of whom
voluntarily stayed at school until well after
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6.00pm. I also thank the many members of
staff and the current parents who willingly
provided their time and talents to ensure
that an accurate picture of our sense
of community was evident for all of our
visitors.
Share the JourneyThis innovative programme is conducted
by a group of dads from the College
through the Parent Auxiliary. It provides a
tremendous opportunity to enhance the
relationship between fathers and their
sons. An advertisement for this programme
appears in this newsletter and I draw your
attention to it for further details. While all
fathers of the College are invited to attend
we do extend a particular invitation to
Year 7 dads.
The preparatory meeting for dads took
place at the College last evening and was
very well attended. The walk is on this
Sunday 22 March and is sure to be an
invaluable and rewarding experience.
Swimming CarnivalWe wish all of our swimmers well for their
participation in the A Division of the ACC
Swimming Carnival next Wednesday.
After a long and thorough training season
the boys can derive strength from the fact
that they are well-prepared as they seek
to emulate last year’s winning team.
Good luck, boys!
Mr Shaun KennyPrincipal
“There is little doubt that the quality of our students is the strongest indicator of our success as a College.”
William Welsh displaying woodworking skills
in Design & Technology on Open Day
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Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the
Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.
16 March
House Cross Country
Humid conditions prevailed for this year’s
House Cross Country competition but...
Read more...
18 March
Community welcomed at Open Day
CBC Fremantle’s annual Open Day is an
opportunity for the College to showcase...
Read more...
In the Newsroom
12 March
Close result in Mock Trial
After a three year hiatus from the Western
Australian Law Society’s Mock Trial...
Read more...
12 March
CBC rises to the Debating challenge
On Tuesday night five CBC debating teams
opened their Western Australian Debating...
Read more...
Achievements
Congratulations to Kai Thomas (Year 7) who
achieved Bronze in Board Rescue at the State
Surf Club Championships in Scarborough.
Congratulations also to Nick Dart and Finn Hussey (both Year 7) who represented Fremantle Surf
Life Saving Club won medals at the State Surf Club
Championships in difficult conditions.
Well done Josh Bertold who won the zone finals
in the Lions Youth of the Year 2015.
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 1 | Page 5
College InformationDonate a swag
CBC’s Indigenous Immersion programme is seeking
donations of swags. If you or anyone you know has a
swag that is no longer used, contact Peter Baldry at
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Term 1Tuesday 24 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Thursday 26 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Tuesday 31 March – 3.00pm to 4.30pm
HolidaysWednesday 8 April – 9.00am to 3.00pm
Wednesday 15 April – 10.00am to 3.00pm
Friday 17 April – 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Important notice re West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots
West Coast Blues ‘n’ Roots Festival is taking place
at Fremantle Park opposite the College on Sunday
29 March.
Bump in will commence on Tuesday 24 March and bump out
will conclude by Wednesday 1 April. Deliveries of equipment
are scheduled to occur outside of drop off and pick up times,
however please be aware that Ellen Street may have limited
access during other times and will be closed between Parry
and Ord Streets for the event on 29 March from 6.30am to
11.00pm.
College CalendarCBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking
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.
Important dates coming up – check the Calendar for more details
Sunday 22 MarchShare the Journey
Saturday 28 MarchSenior Ball
Friday 8 MayMother’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea
at 8am until 9.30am
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College Senior Ball
As I am wont to do in my articles, a trip
down memory lane is reflective of my
age, and that more years lie behind me
now than ahead. It is with this perspective
that my mind started wandering while I
was watching our Year 12 gentlemen at
dancing lessons with their partners in the
gymnasium on Monday. I started to think
of my own school Ball in 1977, an elegant
affair at the Fremantle Exhibition Centre,
complete with 12 inch flares, big hair,
sausage rolls, EH Holdens and platform
shoes.
Over the last 40 years I have watched
as the school Ball has moved from the
traditional debutante season in late June,
to all manner of dates depending on
where the school feels it is best placed.
I have watched the introduction of
limousines, pre-balls, after-balls and the
$3,000 gown. School Balls have become
‘Ben Hur’ events, where, in many of the
schools I have taught, parents could find
hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars
to appease their child, but couldn’t pay the
government school fee of around $200.
CBC Fremantle is a school where we
seek to give context and meaning to
everything we do. Our recently released
Journey document provides an explicit
explanation of what we, in partnership
with the parents, seek to achieve with our
graduating gentlemen. One of the main
attributes we seek to instil in your sons is
the attribute of commitment; that is, when
he says he will do something, he does. This
is a key element in determining the success
of an adult life, because if we, as adults,
cannot commit, many aspects of our lives
will result in disappointment for us and
for others.
At every boy’s enrolment interview, the
boy and his parents are asked to sign a
‘Code of Conduct’. It is an agreement. It
is a challenge to the commitment of the
boy, and his parents. What you commit to
is irrelevant, if you have issue with any of
the rules, the enrolment interview is the
place to voice that concern. When I joined
Royal Fremantle Golf Club in 1987, it was
made clear to me what the expectations
A celebration of the ‘Journey of Commitment’
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were. I couldn’t agree on Tuesday night to
a set of rules (and golfers will know, some
golf culture can be arcane and archaic),
and then put my own spin on dress code
and etiquette once the ink had dried on my
membership approval. Life does not work
like that.
The CBC Senior Ball that will be held on
Saturday 28 March is a College event.
As such, the College, and we assume
the parents, will take every effort
to ensure the event and all ancillary
functions are conducted according to
our agreed set of values. Failure to do so
will only confuse your sons, for if they
think certain behaviour and expectations
can be sidelined depending on who is
supervising them, or not, they have missed
the point of an education at CBC. The
College Ball is also a privilege. No-one has
a right to receive an invitation. The Ball
is a celebration of your son’s ‘journey of
commitment’, and in the future, invitations
will only be issued to Year 12s who have
demonstrated that over the course of their
time with us, they meet their obligations to
the College, to you, and to each other.
For parents of boys in Years 7 to 11, please
take the time to digest this message. If your
son is repeatedly in the shops before and
after school, if your son is often having to
be chased about his uniform and grooming,
if your son is not moving incrementally
towards the attributes of ‘tomorrow’s
gentleman’ there are consequences.
The consequences for not showing
commitment are that privileges such as
social events and College representation
may not be forthcoming.
The staff at CBC believe strongly that
when we are moving lockstep with the
parents, there can only be one result … the
formation of a wonderful young man who
is prepared to make the world his oyster.
The College Senior Ball held each year is a
celebration of that success, and I wish all
the Year 12s a wonderful evening.
Mr Domenic BurgioVice Principal
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The good weather prevailed and the sun shone brightly on
our pristine campus for Open Day. The the hotdogs were
made, the teachers chatted, the students guided and our
amazing school was displayed.
During the day I was impressed by the professionalism of
the students who were doing the tours, and by the teachers
and the exhibits they curated; it created a great sense of
community spirit all around the school.
The English classroom was beautifully displayed with books
and posters everywhere, the Science labs very loaded with
interesting activities such as the can-crushing experiment
and exhibition of dry ice.
The Society & Environment classrooms were covered in
pictures of the Gallipoli tour and even had a competition
run by Mr Moss. Then there was the Maths classroom with
books displayed everywhere and a poker table.
The Religious Education department exhibited a fantastic
display and the elective classrooms had students working
hard and explaining what they were doing.
A petting zoo was available for the littler ones whose
interest in the College curriculum and facilities waned and
after the tour was over the kids received a goodie bag, a
tasty hot dog and a juice box.
Open Day is about gathering our community and
showcasing our College. It was my favourite Open Day so far
because it had the crucial ambience of community spirit.
Jacob Fitzpatrick
Year 10
Open Day 2015
Mr Kenny addressing a group of visitors on Open Day
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 1 | Page 9
CBC Fremantle invites all mums to join us for a
Mother’s Day Morning Teaon Friday 8 May at 8am in the College Gymnasium.
The celebration will commence with a Liturgy promptly at 8am
followed by morning tea.
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 at the College
website by clicking on the Mother’s Day Morning Tea Quick Link.
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What CBC boys like about the Library...
Joshua Harris-Walker
Year 8
What do you like about the Library?I get to do my homework and study.
How often do you come to the Library?Not that often – just when I need to do.
I’m working on my Religion assignment.
What do you do in the Library?Study.
Charlie Bell
Year 7
What do you like about the Library?Books, movies ... everything.
How often do you come to the Library?Every morning.
What do you do in the Library?Study, read, check out some books
... that’s basically it.
Benjamin Derepas
Year 7
What do you like about the Library?It’s a lot bigger than the one at my
primary school.
How often do you come to the Library?Whenever I need to study.
What do you do in the Library?Study.
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Luka Mancini
Year 8
What do you like about the Library?The facilities, the books and the
cafeteria.
How often do you come to the Library?When I need a book or to study. On
rainy days I sit in the café.
What do you do in the Library?Hang out and study.
Michael Hudson
Year 7
What do you like about the Library?The café – you can come here and relax.
How often do you come to the Library?Morning, recess and lunch.
What do you do in the Library?Relax and do some work.
Seth Nylund
Year 8
What do you like about the Library?I like the books and the Radio room.
How often do you come to the Library?Usually to do homework in the
mornings.
What do you do in the Library?Homework and study.
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Share the JourneyDon’t miss the opportunity to
with your son
Sunday 22 March at 9.35am for 10.00am start at Point Walter Amphitheatre
CBC Fremantle Parent Auxiliary invites dads and their sons to share a unique adventure that will last approximately three hours, and stay with you for a lifetime.
All you need to do is put on your walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.
This is a special event for fathers and their sons to enjoy a relaxed walk together, explore some local history and to generally have a chat about a range of issues, including your family’s history. A free sausage sizzle will conclude the event.
Members of the College Leadership, Shaun Kenny and Dom Burgio, together with several senior students, will join fathers and sons.
A pre-event meeting will be held on Thursday 19 March at 7.30pm in the College’s Arts Learning Area to brief fathers about the walk. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please advise of your attendance to the pre-event meeting and to the walk by emailing John Atkinson at [email protected].
Spend some quality time with
your son – take a walk with
him and Share the Journey.
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1. Share in an Xbox gaming activity that he loves. Playing with your son is a good way to
monitor the games he plays and control the time he spends on them. You can keep
your own hand-eye coordination sharp while teaching him how to play fair.
2. Go camping. Your son will learn self-reliance and appreciation of nature and he’ll probably have more fun at the lake and on the trails than he ever thought possible.
3. Attend a sporting event together. You have to set the example of enthusiasm and
team spirit without poor sportsmanship.
4. Go cycling. It’s relaxing to hit a bike trail away from traffic and you can bond with your son as you take in the scenery.
5. Prepare a meal together. You can experiment and learn together. Cooking a meal – a real
meal – is something that’s actually fun if you’re patient and willing to practice a little.
Your son will soon realise that great-tasting meals are possible with healthy ingredients.
6. Work on your car. Teaching your son the basics of automotive care is valuable on many levels and when he gets his own wheels, he’ll know the basics of car care.
7. Go fishing together. A great way to unwind and relax with plenty of opportunity to talk
with your son without any distractions.
8. If you haven’t considered a radio-controlled car, plane or boat, give one a go. Some of the most basic RC toys are really inexpensive and your son’s hand-eye coordination will be tested and improved.
9. Challenge him to a sport. It’s not about winning or losing for either of you, it’s about
teaching sportsmanship, coordination, discipline, and teamwork while getting some
exercise. Let your son have a say in which sport you choose to play.
10. Share in some house maintenance. Show your son how things work around the house, as well as how they’re maintained and repaired. You’ll obviously do most of the work, but let him watch while you explain the process. He’ll respect you for being able to solve problems, and by the time he’s old enough to take on light tasks by himself, he’ll have learned the responsibility and value of maintaining his home.
Share the Journey monthCelebrate the journey with these fun suggestions to build up your ‘frequent father points’ with your son.
SHAR
E THE JOURNEY
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Community cookbook: a call for recipes
CBC Fremantle is proud to be a part of raising good young men
of our community, who have the skills and courage to face and
overcome challenges and to form positive, mutually beneficial
relationships. The gentlemen of CBC are the guardians of the
future, and their positive male contribution to our society
provides us all with hope and faith in a better world.
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
our young men to be culinary heroes from their first foray in the
kitchen, whether it is coping with a simple breakfast for Mother’s
Day, wooing a romantic interest (it will happen!), or providing
hearty meals for their children when the time comes.
How you can help• Submit your favourite family recipe to us with specific quantities
(eg millilitres, grams, tablespoons, cups, etc, and in Australian
standard measuring) and easy to follow instructions. Your recipes
will need to be tried and tested prior to submission to ascertain the
correct quantities.
• Please specify how many people the recipe will feed.
• 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
a focus on classic simplicity appealing to all ages would be
particularly suitable.
• 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.
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.
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• Your submission may not make the final book – but don’t let
that hold you back. The sooner you send in your fabulous family
recipe, the better the chance that it will be included.
• Stories about the dish are also happily accepted, for example
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.
The publication will sell for cost price and be available to purchase
for members of the CBC community and extended families and
friends.Please address any enquiries to Cherie Butcher at
[email protected] or 9430 2001.
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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 [email protected]. Submissions will be accepted at the discretion of CBC Fremantle.
Community Notices
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.
Dads Raising Teenage Boys
Monday 30 March 6.30pm to 9.00pm at 22 Southport Street, West Leederville.Raising teenage boys can be challenging but there can also be exceptional times of fun and closeness. The Dads Raising Teenage
Boys workshop is designed to assist fathers and father figures navigate their way through the teen years so as to help build positive
relationships and strong positive young men for the future. Tickets are $25.00; for further information please phone 9489 6322.
April WACE and ATAR Revision with Academic Task Force
Six hour subject revision at Rossmoyne SHS, Churchlands SHS and Perth Modern School. Enrol now online at
www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email [email protected].
April WACE and ATAR Revision Courses with Academic Associates – 10 hour courses available at the University of Western Australia and
the University of Notre Dame. Enrol online at www.academicassociates.com.au or call 9314 9500 or
email [email protected].
April Skills Development Programme for Years 7 to 10 with Academic Task Force. English, Essay Writing, Maths, NAPLAN preparation and
Learning Skills at Rossmoyne SHS, Churchlands SHS and Perth Modern School.
Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email [email protected].