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College Newsletter Week 5 Term 4 Friday 13 October 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: Symbolising the relationship between the College and parents, Luca Rifici receives his 2016 Prefect badge from his mum Eileen, watched by dad John and Vice Principal Mr Domenic Burgio at the Prefect Inauguration assembly. Meet the Prefects on page 8.
The Value of ServiceDuring last week, our Year 9 students
were engaged in a variety of activities
which brought into focus their
involvement in the Rite Journey. This
signature programme has become an
important part of our school with its
emphasis upon the transition of these
boys into good young men. The critical
transformation in the worldview and
sense of place which is sought for these
boys is captured in our College tagline,
“Today’s boys…tomorrow’s gentlemen.”
I am very aware that we use terminology
such as ‘good young man’ and ‘gentleman’
with regularity at the College and that
it is reasonable for anyone outside of
the school to ask for clarification. In
such cases, their questions are entitled
to be, ‘so what constitutes a good
young man at CBC?’ or ‘how do you
recognise a gentleman at your school?’
The answers to such questions are
not particularly difficult. If we were to
survey any number of people regarding
what each of them considered to be the
characteristics of a good young man, there
would probably be some minor variations
in their responses. What I believe almost
all of them would identify would be the
need for the gentleman to be unselfish.
Concepts such as thinking of others before
acting are commonly taught and easily
understood. At CBC Fremantle however,
we seek to extend this principle until it
provides the basis for an alternative way
From the Principal
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of living that contradicts many of the
commonly accepted teachings of our
modern, secular world.
While contemporary society often
emphasises ‘self’ and the immediate
wants of the individual, our school
should be characterised by community
members who understand the importance
of prioritising others and the value in
serving them. Expressed differently, we
need to appreciate that what we do
to make ourselves happy tends to be
transient and pass quickly whereas
what we do to bring joy to others gives
our own lives meaning and purpose.
Perhaps there is no better expression
of this than in the lives of parents.
They know that what they do for their
children makes them much happier than
anything they could do for themselves.
Attempting to achieve such selflessness in
young people is a very noble undertaking
by all of those parents who commit to the
task. The role of our College is to support
all families in this critical function by
presenting to every student a clear and
accessible message about the value and
importance of service to their own future
happiness and sense of fulfilment.
Leadership and ServiceOn Wednesday morning of this week,
the College conducted a very important
assembly which was attended by
parents, staff and students and contained
three very distinct yet complementary
dimensions. The first was a Remembrance
Day service which commemorated all of
those who had made personal sacrifice
towards ensuring the preservation of the
values which we hold so dear. During my
address at the assembly I spoke about the
fact that we should never take for granted
the freedom we have to determine our
own destinies. This, and similar freedoms
which are not available to so many in our
world, exist for us because of the sacrifices
made by so many who have gone before us.
The second aspect of the assembly
involved the presentation of academic
awards to Year 11 students. The number
and quality of these awards is a credit
to the endeavour and diligence of the
recipients. The assembly concluded
Remembrance Day: laying crosses around the flagpole bearing the names of members of the Australian Forces who were killed in action
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with the presentation of our College
Prefects for next year with each of them
being presented with their badge and
congratulated by their parents as part of
the ceremony.
Although each of these activities may
seem to be quite disparate by nature,
they are actually strongly connected
in two ways. The first is that they all
acknowledge the value of service. Those
who have served in conflicts around
the world are remembered for the
contribution they have provided in past
years. Those students who received
awards were acknowledged for the
service they are currently providing
at school. Those students inducted
as Prefects were commissioned to
offer service throughout next year in
their significant and privileged roles.
The second connection between
these groups is that each assumes an
understanding of the relationship between
service and leadership. Anyone called to
leadership must understand that this role
is only fulfilling when it is undertaken with
a view to serving others. I’m sure that most
people have experienced leadership based
upon self-aggrandisement or exercised in
an authoritarian manner. Such leadership is
rarely inspiring and never respected.
The style of leadership which is acclaimed
and should be apparent at our school
was modelled for us by Jesus himself.
Although we are unlikely to ever be called
to such extremes of self-sacrifice, it is
this representation of servant leadership
to which we should aspire. As previously
expressed, it is only in serving others that
we discover the truth about our own
capacity for happiness.
At CBC Fremantle we acknowledge those
who have served to preserve the lifestyle
we enjoy, we applaud the selflessness
inherent in the activity of our current
students and we pray that our incoming
Prefects may exhibit and enjoy leadership
based upon serving others.
ExamsAlthough the external examinations for
our graduating students do not officially
finish until early next week, many of them
have concluded their involvement. While
there have been many anecdotal reports
of satisfaction with their performance, the
actual results will not be known until just
after Christmas. We continue to wish our
young men every success in this regard.
Our Year 11 students have just
commenced their exams and we similarly
wish them well. As all of our students
undertake exams in the coming weeks
we hope that they are able to approach
them with the confidence gained
from sustained application to their
studies and thorough preparation.
“... we applaud the selflessness inherent in the activity of our current students and we pray that our incoming Prefects may exhibit and enjoy leadership based upon serving others.”
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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.
Tuesday 17 November
The Rite Journey 2016 parent information evening
Thursday 19 NovemberThe Rite Journey The Homecoming
Achievements
Congratulations to Owen Ready (Year 10), who was successful in
winning the state sailing championship and is off to the Nationals in
Sydney in January.
Owen has been sailing for eight years and is now operating a 420 with
skipper Jayden. It is not the first time Owen has been at the Nationals.
At the age of 12, he came fourth while sailing a Flying Ant.
Owen and Jayden are hoping to be successful in Sydney, and be invited
to the World championships.
Congratulations also to Mitchell Pace (Year 9) and Zacharie Boglio (Year 7) who have been selected into the 2016 U15 Boys State
Hockey Squad.
College InformationThe College’s official group Sports (#100522) and Music
(#100521) photos are now available online to view and
purchase by following the steps below.
• Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com• Click on the CBC Fremantle logo
• Enter password : pham72
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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.
In the Newsroom
9 November
Enterprising lunches
Budding merchants from Year 11 Business Management & Enterprise classes
launched themselves into the world of demand and supply with a hugely
successful Market Day in the College Cloisters.
Read more...
9 November
High Tea for TRJ
Thirty-six Year 9 Rite Journey boys joined forces to honour the most important
women in their lives by preparing and serving a lovely High Tea in the College
Staffroom.
Read more...
9 November
Adventures in Nannup
On Tuesday 13 October Mr Matthews’ Year 11 Outdoor Education class headed
down to Nannup for a three day canoeing expedition.
Read more...
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28 October
Celebrating personal excellence
CBC’s community celebrated the achievement of students on Sunday night at
the annual Awards Evening.
Read more...
28 October
Farewell Class of 2015
In a ceremony on Friday night, the Class of 2015 officially bid their College
farewell as they prepare for their final exams.
Read more...
29 October
Best of Visual Art
Showcasing the best work from students in Years 7 to 12, the annual CBC
Fremantle Visual Art Exhibition included a range of interesting and well executed
pieces of art from diverse studio areas including painting, sculpture...
Read more...
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Introducing 2016 Prefects...
Riley FauldsCollege Captain
On Wednesday, 40 Year 11 students were presented with their Prefect badges for 2016. The outstanding students were selected on merit,
undergoing a trial period during Term 3 before being elected by their peers. Meet the 2016 Leaders of our College ...
Kennedy SorrellCollege Vice Captain
Nicholas Allan Campus Ministry/House
Baeley AmalfiCampus Ministry/Arts
Harry Bird Academic/Sport/House
Keane BourkeAcademic/Communications
Martin Bradley Campus Ministry
Thomas Burfoot Sport/House
Riley Burke House
Bailey Brown Sport/House
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Andre Carozza Academic/House
Joshua CarusoAcademic/House
Mitchell Costello Academic
Alec Da Silva House
Thomas EastaughSport
Nicholas Funga Sport/House
Bevan Grant Campus Ministry/Sport
Jordan Handcock Community Relations/
House
Conor Hars Academic
Lachlan Hinton Arts/Communications/
House
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Adrian Hunter Arts/House
Cian HusseyArts
Reece Jaschke
House
Finn Leen Campus Ministry/Arts
Zachary Maddy-Irvine
Campus Ministry/House/
Sport
Joshua Mascarenhas
Academic/House
Mitchell McGrath
House
Alexander Natale Communications/House
Ryan Pace
Academic/Sport
Yusef Hourani Campus Ministry/Arts/
House
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William Power
Academic/House
Gianni Rifici Campus Ministry/
Academic
Luca Rifici House
Nathan RoweAcademic/House/
Communications
Jaedyn StumblesArts
Zane SumichSport
Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden Academic/Arts
Joel Tomlinson
Campus Ministry/Arts
Juan Vivas
Languages & Cultural/
House
Tony Ziegelaar
Campus Ministry/
Academic
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Year 8 parents are invited to attend a parent information evening on
The Rite Journeyon Tuesday 17 November at 6.30pmin the College Arts Learning AreaRegister your attendance atwww.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.auand click on Events under Quick Links
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The Homecoming for Year 9 studentsThe Return and The Homecoming ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday 19 November commencing at 5:30pm (Burke Drive and Point
Walter Amphitheatre).
Parents of Year 9 boys should have received an email outlining the details. Please contact the College as a matter of priority if you did not receive this very important communication.
The ceremonies will use symbolism to highlight the boys ‘coming home from their journey’ and receiving the blessing and support of their
Parents, Mentors and College as they ‘return’ wiser and willing to continue their journey towards adulthood. The evening has been planned
to involve the boys, their parents and their particular Rite Journey Teachers. While the respective Adult Male Mentors are most welcome on
the evening, their presence is not essential.
The boys are required to wear smart casual clothes respectful of the occasion (eg dress jeans, collared shirt or smart polo – no shorts or T
shirts). The evening will conclude at approximately 7:00pm. It is hoped that this time-line may provide an opportunity for some families to
share a coffee/meal with their son in recognition of his Rite Journey this year.
We look forward to a successful evening and a conclusion to the Rite Journey.
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Our graduates are the essence of what our College represents and shining examples of achievement.
The inaugural annual Old Boys’ Association AlumniRecognition Awards aim to showcase the highest
accomplishments of our graduates.
Alumni, staff, students and the wider communityare all invited to nominate Old Boys of the College
who are making a real difference in the world.
For more information, visitwww.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au/view/old-boys-association/alumni-awards
Alumni Recognition
Awards
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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
Super Hero Teen Workshop
Empower boys to deal with challenges, build confidence, understand emotions and increase self-esteem.
This workshop will focus on:
• Learning good habits V bad habits
• Taking responsibility for how we feel & act
• Being proactive rather than reactive
• Having balance / learning to prioritize
• Challenging your limitations / self-perceptions
Workshop is for Boys between the ages of 12 -15 yrs old. Workshop will be interactive & playful to keep the boys engaged.
Cost: $55.00 Venue : Leisure Fit Melville , 431 Canning Hwy (cnr Stock Rd), Melville
Date: 21 November, 10.00am to 12.00pm
To register please contact Roz on 0409530067 or email [email protected]. Places are limited, please book early to
avoid disappointment.
Young Australia League scholarships
Applications are closing soon for the inaugural year of the YAL JJ Boss Simons charitable endowment trust scholarships. Scholarships of
up to $12,500 are available to successful applicants aged 12 to 25 years. Unlike traditional scholarship opportunities which can be highly
specific in their focus, with the new YAL scholarships, students can apply for funds for all manner of items including tuition fees, specialist
courses, home tutoring, books, equipment, and even travel & living allowance.
For a swift and easy online application process please go to www.yalscholarships.org.au. Should you require further information please
email [email protected].
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Leeuwin gears up for a new sailing season
The Leeuwin is back out on the ocean after her annual refit and maintenance period and all geared up for a new exciting season of voyages.
We have had an influx of applications for the remainder of 2015 and now have waiting lists for these voyages, but would like to spread
awareness of our 2016 programme that includes three summer school holiday voyages, a journey down south to Busselton and our April trip
up to the iconic Monkey Mia.
We would also like to share with you the chance to save $120.00 on the fare by booking any 2016 voyage for the 2015 price of $1,980 if you
book before the end of the year.
A Leeuwin voyage is a life-changing experience, teaching participants key skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership through the
unique medium of a traditional tall ship. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 can earn five WACE points towards their senior graduation and can
use the voyage as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award or Queen’s Scout Award.
Although there have been some changes in our scholarship programme, we continue to be supported by many local service clubs, businesses
and local governments who are willing to support financially disadvantaged youth. However, scholarships are not unlimited and we
recommend that anyone looking to apply sends their application in as soon as possible. For those seeking to raise the voyage fare themselves,
we have also developed a fundraising pack full of ideas and tips to help them achieve their goal.
For more information and to see our voyage programme for 2016, please visit our website www.sailleeuwin.com. Alternatively you can
contact our team on 9430 4105 or by email at [email protected].