CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 9 Term 1 | Page 1

College Newsletter Week 9 Term 1 Thursday 2 April 2015

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen

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Cover: Share the Journey is a Year 7 parent

organised event that encourages a deeper

father-son connection.

Read more in the Newsroom.

Photo by Keane Bourke (Year 11).

From the PrincipalShare the JourneyOn a recent Sunday morning a group

of nearly 200 boys and their fathers

assembled at Point Walter to experience

the Share the Journey programme. This

parent-led undertaking has become a

signature event for our College and was

again enthusiastically embraced by our

community. As the morning unfolded, it

was very evident that a time of great

significance was being shared by many

of those present.

Contemporary society presents many

potential role models for boys in the

form of celebrities from all walks of life.

Unfortunately, few of these people have

any interest in their status as role models

or possess the values that we would wish

our own children to develop. 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.

Whilst the individual circumstances of

many of the fathers and other male adults

in attendance would have been quite

diverse, they were united in their desire to

enhance their relationships with the boys

and to be strong and positive influences in

their development. Research repeatedly

shows that strong male role-modelling

is an important contributor to boys

developing a positive self-image, forming

mutually beneficial friendships and having

a healthy respect for women.

These aims are clearly compatible with

the broader pastoral development

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programme undertaken by the College.

I’m sure they are also outcomes that

every family is working hard to achieve at

home. I commend all of the fathers who

had the courage and foresight to attend

last weekend and to make this essential

investment in their sons.

I would also like to thank all of those who

were responsible for the planning and

presentation of this programme:

• Dads – Mr Tim Allan, Mr John Atkinson,

Mr Barry Bourne, Mr Tim Kullack and

Mr Leon Yurak who worked tirelessly to

ensure the success of the day.

• Mr Mike Skinner and his son Alex (Class

of 2013) who each delivered poignant

and thought-provoking talks at different

times during the morning.

• The many other staff and senior students

who contributed to the day in many

different ways.

Perhaps the real power of this programme

rests in its simplicity and its capacity to

remind dads about the critical function

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 CarnivalCongratulations to our swimmers and their

coaches on their admirable achievements

at the ACC ‘A’ Division Swimming Carnival

on Wednesday of last week. Ably led by

their coaches, Mr John Rear, Mr Stephen

Hunter and Mr Jason Matthews, and

Captain of Swimming, Conor Cameron,

the team won the Senior Boys’ Shield

whilst being narrowly defeated for the

Boys’ Aggregate Trophy. Each member

of the squad prepared thoroughly and

gave of their best on the day. This is

the benchmark for all of our activity at

the College and our swimmers certainly

achieved this measure.

More specific details including individual

achievements are included in the

Newsroom on the website.

Senior BallA wonderful night of sartorial elegance

and celebration was enjoyed by the young

men in our senior class last Saturday

evening. The gentlemen in attendance

looked resplendent, were attentive to

their partners and danced enthusiastically

throughout the evening. Congratulations

to all of those Year 12 students who sought

to ensure that the event was a reflection of

their growing maturity and representative

of the culture of our College.

Easter WishesAs all students and staff prepare to take a

break at the end of this term, I hope that

families are able to enjoy some extended

time together. Those who are travelling

during these holidays are wished safe

travel and exciting adventures.

While wishing all of our families a restful

break, I also hope that you will avail

yourselves of the Easter liturgies in your

parish and thereby enjoy all that this

season has to offer. The invitation to enjoy

a ‘new birth’ and to change for the better

is one which all people of goodwill are

keen to accept.

School re-commences for all students on

Tuesday 21 April.

Mr Shaun KennyPrincipal

“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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Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au and click on the

Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

26 March

ACC Swimming Carnival

CBC Fremantle boys once again showed their

strength in the water, bringing home the 2015 ACC

A Division Swimming Senior Boys’ Aggregate Shield.

Read more...

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.

Read more...

In the Newsroom

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.

Read more...

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.

Read more...

CBC 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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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

peterb@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

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.

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 21 April

Term 2 begins

Friday 8 MayMother’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea

at 8am until 9.30am

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

Ross Collier

Year 8

What was your finest hour this term?Scoring 89 in the S&E test.

What are you looking forward to next term?The Lightning Carnival.

What do you have planned for the holidays?Going to Dunsborough and Yallingup.

James Bourne

Year 7

What was your finest hour this term?Getting 90 in my persuasive writing test.

What are you looking forward to next term?The new Canteen.

What do you have planned for the holidays?Just hanging out and relaxing.

Angus Christie

Year 9

What was your finest hour this term?Doing well in my Maths test.

What are you looking forward to next term?School Soccer.

What do you have planned for the holidays?Hanging around.

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Douglas Preston

Year 12

What was your finest hour this term?The College Ball.

What are you looking forward to next term?The ACC Cross Country.

What do you have planned for the holidays?Going on the Art tour to Sydney.

Zachary Earl

Year 8

What was your finest hour this term?Getting 100% in my last Italian test!

What are you looking forward to next term?Italian.

What do you have planned for the holidays?Seeing some family friends.

Scott Urbano

Year 9

What was your finest hour this term?Doing well in some of my extension

classes.

What are you looking forward to next term?Maybe doing football and doing

different things in class and learning

different things.

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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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 enquiries@CBCFremantle.wa.edu.au. 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.

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.