Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers, Prayer For Homeless People Hear our prayer today for all women and men, boys and girls who are homeless this day. For those sleeping under bridges, on park benches, in doorways or bus stations. For those who can only find shelter for the night but must wander in the daytime. For families broken because they could not afford to pay the rent. For those who have no relatives or friends who can take them in. For those who have no place to keep possessions that remind them who they are. For those who are afraid and hopeless. For those who have been betrayed by our social safety net. For all these people, we pray that you will provide shelter, security and hope. We pray for those of us with warm houses and comfortable beds that we not be lulled into complacency and forgetfulness. Jesus, help us to see your face in the eyes of every homeless person we meet so that we may be empowered through word and deed, and through the political means we have, to bring justice and peace to those who are homeless. Amen. Source: carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship Next term Mr Hilary Flynn and CBC students will be conducting a sleep in at CBC to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. In a briefing given to staff last week I shared the story of how returning from viewing a CBC football game this year I walked past a homeless shelter to see and hear a young family consisting of a mother and three young children waiting for a meal outside a shelter. One of the young girls was excited and I heard her say they are giving us chicken tonight mum! This simple statement brought me to tears. Here was a young homeless family waiting for a meal; something we take for granted. I thought of my own two children who complain when my wife and I serve them chicken. My youngest who is four says I don’t like chicken. We have so much to be grateful to God for -- for food, for a home, for love. This week let us not take these profound but simple gifts for granted. Mindful that we are followers of Christ and called to action by our College founder Blessed Edmund Rice I ask you to support the homeless in a tangible way by donating tins of food in the St Vinnie’s boxes located in the Junior and Senior front offices or by sponsoring a student in the sleep out. 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals This week Deputy Principal Mr Clarke and I are attending the 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals (ICP) at the Cairns Convention Centre on 1 - 4 July 2013. The theme for this conference is ‘Inspiring Global Leadership’. e program will cover important aspects of leadership that embrace global concerns. It is expected that an international audience of 1500 leaders in education will attend, including primary, secondary, Catholic and independent school principals. Term 2, Week 10 | Thursday July 4, 2013 CBC Wins the Under 16 Rugby Grand Final! Back Row (L to R): Marcus Tully, Bailey Claments, Joel pepper, Ciaran Whittaker 3rd Row (L to R): Taylor Riley, Mohammad El-Deeb, Charlie Pickford, Tyler Yeadon, Darcy Thomson Bagshaw, Mozafar Rahimi, Kyle Fleetwood-Piper 2nd Row (L to R): Dylan Armstrong, Dylan Pinksterboer, Luke Clifton, Cooper Richardson, Nick Adams, Zac Burgess, Chandler Lupinacci, Tony Tran Front Row (L to R): Declan Reidy, Tom Harris, Alex Walker, Max Douglass, Jake Pinksterboer, Patrick Imaysay From e Principal Justice and Solidarity We are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and the Earth itself. Christian Brothers College Newsletter 214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4200 F 08 8400 4299 324 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4222 F 08 8400 4220 178 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8223 5469 F 08 8223 7803 [email protected]www.cbc.sa.edu.au Senior Campus Junior Campus CBC Community Children’s Centre Email Website Faith Excellence Community Compassion A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition
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Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers,
Prayer For Homeless PeopleHear our prayer today for all women and men, boys and girls who are homeless this day.
For those sleeping under bridges, on park benches, in doorways or bus stations.
For those who can only find shelter for the night but must wander in the daytime.
For families broken because they could not afford to pay the rent.
For those who have no relatives or friends who can take them in.
For those who have no place to keep possessions that remind them who they are.
For those who are afraid and hopeless.
For those who have been betrayed by our social safety net.
For all these people, we pray that you will provide shelter, security and hope.
We pray for those of us with warm houses and comfortable beds
that we not be lulled into complacency and forgetfulness.
Jesus, help us to see your face in the eyes of every homeless person we meet
so that we may be empowered through word and deed,
and through the political means we have,
to bring justice and peace to those who are homeless. Amen.
Source: carolpenner.typepad.com/leadinginworship
Next term Mr Hilary Flynn and CBC students will be conducting a sleep in at CBC to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. In a briefing given to staff last week I shared the story of how returning from viewing a CBC football game this year I walked past a homeless shelter to see and hear a young family consisting of a mother and three young children waiting for a meal outside a shelter. One of the young girls was excited and I heard her say they are giving us chicken tonight mum! This simple statement brought me to tears. Here was a
young homeless family waiting for a meal; something we take for granted. I thought of my own two children who complain when my wife and I serve them chicken. My youngest who is four says I don’t like chicken.
We have so much to be grateful to God for -- for food, for a home, for love. This week let us not take these profound but simple gifts for granted. Mindful that we are followers of Christ and called to action by our College founder Blessed Edmund Rice I ask you to support the homeless in a tangible way by donating tins of food in the St Vinnie’s boxes located in the Junior and Senior front offices or by sponsoring a student in the sleep out.
11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals This week Deputy Principal Mr Clarke and I are attending the 11th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals (ICP) at the Cairns Convention Centre on 1 - 4 July 2013. The theme for this conference is ‘Inspiring Global Leadership’.
The program will cover important aspects of leadership that embrace global concerns. It is expected that an international audience of 1500 leaders in education will attend, including primary, secondary, Catholic and independent school principals.
Term 2, Week 10 | Thursday July 4, 2013
CBC Wins the Under 16 Rugby Grand Final!
Back Row (L to R): Marcus Tully, Bailey Claments, Joel pepper, Ciaran Whittaker3rd Row (L to R): Taylor Riley, Mohammad El-Deeb, Charlie Pickford, Tyler Yeadon, Darcy Thomson Bagshaw, Mozafar Rahimi,
Kyle Fleetwood-Piper2nd Row (L to R): Dylan Armstrong, Dylan Pinksterboer, Luke Clifton, Cooper Richardson, Nick Adams, Zac Burgess,
Chandler Lupinacci, Tony TranFront Row (L to R): Declan Reidy, Tom Harris, Alex Walker, Max Douglass, Jake Pinksterboer, Patrick Imaysay
From The Principal
Justice and SolidarityWe are committed to justice and peace for all, grounded in a spirituality of action and reflection that calls us to stand in solidarity with those who are marginalised and the Earth itself.
Christian Brothers College Newsletter214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4200 F 08 8400 4299
324 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4222 F 08 8400 4220
178 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8223 5469 F 08 8223 7803
A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition
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The program will focus on the following five areas: Futures, Change, Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, and Equity.
Mrs Caroline Clarke will be Acting Principal in my absence.
Staff News In Brief• Congratulations to Mrs Wen Ben on the birth of her
son Jamie.
• Blessings to Mrs Sharon Hargrave who is on Long Service Leave for Term 3
• We welcome back Mr Steven Clohesy replacing Mrs Hargraves and also Mr Noel Karcher who returns from leave in Term 2.
• We thank Mr Alessandro Boria who served the College in Mr Karcher’s absence with distinction and professionalism.
• Mrs Jane Molnar will be taking long service leave in Term 3. We wish her a well-deserved break.
Student PhotosAll students from both campuses will be issued with a whole school memento photograph (These are only taken every 5 years). If you wish to purchase them keep the photos and a fee will be added to your school fees. If you do not wish to purchase the photos please ensure your child returns the photos to his home room or class teacher by Friday 9 August and you will not be charged.
ReportsThis week parents will receive reports which are a celebration of your child’s achievement at the College as well as highlighting academic challenges for Term 2. Due to my presence interstate some of the reports will be read and signed by members of the Leadership Team on my behalf.
At the time of writing this newsletter I began to read our Reception students reports. I hope these students will be excited to receive their very first report. I certainly was excited to read their reports and be able to place my Principal’s sticker on reports as a recognition of celebration and achievement.
Each term it is my pleasure to personally read and sign each and every student report. Reading 1185 reports (as well as an additional 115 folios for children in the CBC Community Children’s Centre) provide me with a deep insight into student and staff achievement.
Rather than solely focusing on the grades achieved, I am interested to know how your son has progressed from term to term. I believe every student should be showing improvement in one or more academic disciplines as the year progresses- whether this is in outcomes or not.
A number of factors emerge from the reports:
• The focus by staff on providing rigorous, contemporary and relevant curriculum to our students.
• The positive way in which our students embrace their studies and aspire to improving academic outcomes.
• The importance of early intervention and parent teacher collaboration and communication as a way of monitoring progress and acting on the recommendations and commendations contained within the reports.
Please take the time to read and celebrate the achievements of your child‘s reports.
CBC Rugby ChampionsCongratulations to the CBC Under 16 Rugby team Mr Hamilton and coach Mr Absolon for their Grand Final win in the Under 16s State Schoolboys’ Rugby Grand Final. Our students who were undefeated for the season played a very exciting Grand Final game against worthy opponents Prince Alfred College. CBC’s Jack Burgess kicked the winning goal after siren to complete a fairy tale 29/27 goal win for CBC.
School Performance ReportThe College is pleased to present the 2012 School Performance Report. As a requirement of the Schools Assistance Act (2008), the College must report School Performance Information annually to the school community. This report provides an opportunity to share valuable information regarding staffing, student and community aspects of the 2012 school year. The 2012 Christian Brothers College School Performance Report has been presented to the College Board and is available online at www.cbc.sa.edu.au. Hard copies are available from the Senior Campus Front Office.
HolidaysPlease be reminded that students finish school on Thursday July 4 and return on Tuesday 23 July. On Monday 22 July all CBC staff will be involved in a Faith Formation Professional Development Day with staff from our two EREA Schools St Paul’s and Rostrevor Colleges.
My blessings for safe and restful holiday period.
NAIDOC WeekThis week lets us keep our Indigenous sisters and brothers in our prayers as we commemorate NAIDOC Week:
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself. http://www.naidoc.org.au/about/
Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal
Counsellor’s Corner
Role Models in Drug Use“Children learn best by example” is parenting advice that has been around for a long time. Parents teach about drugs by the way they abstain from, use, or abuse them. There are four common ways families approach drinking. (a) Don’t drink and condemn those who do. (b) Don’t drink and advocate moderation. (c) Drink and advocate and model moderation. (d) Abuse drink by using alcohol and drugs in harmful ways. Children will decide whether or not to use drugs but parents are the important influence on that decision. There is no research that says parental drinking or use of medicines is harmful to children unless a parent is misusing or abusing these drugs. If parents use drugs regularly without limits or standards, the children learn the same. If adults brag about overindulgence or laugh at others who are drunk or high on drugs, children learn that drug abuse is not only tolerated but it is approved. Parents do not have to be perfect role models in all aspects of parenting. Children get the big picture and forgive slips or mistakes. Children need to see responsible attitudes and behaviour concerning drug use in their important role models, their parents. It is significant that Christ’s first miracle was to turn water into wine at a marriage feast. (John 2: 1-12)
Br Michael FlahertyCounsellor
The Uniform Shop is operating from 227 Flinders Street, Adelaide. For more information, please call 8400 4249.
Normal trading hours:Monday 8 :30am to 5pm* Wednesday 12pm to 5pm* Friday 12pm to 5pm*
(*During school terms - extra trading hours are advertised for school holiday trading)
Mrs Claire SummertonUniform Shop Manager
UNIFORM SHOPThe 2013/2014 Entertainment Book now available from the Finance Office!
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2013 School calendar
Term 3, Week 1Mon 22 July Student Free Day
Tues 23 July Term 3 CommencesSAPOL Presentation – Year 8 at 11.50amYear 9 Respectful Relationships (Bourke & Walsh) – L 5
Wed 24 July
Thurs 25 July
Fri 26 July SAPOL Presentation – Year 9 at 11.20amYear 9 Respectful Relationships (Bourke & Walsh) - L 4 & 5
Week 2Mon 29 July
Tues 30 July Vietnam immersion meeting (SMC)Senior School Academic Assembly (Bourke)
Wed 31 July Philippines Information Evening
Thurs 1 Aug JC R-6 Parent/Teacher Interviews
Fri 2 Aug Maths Comedy Performance – Year 8 at 9.30amSAPOL Presentation – Year 11 at 11.20am
Week 3Mon 5 Aug Year 5 Retreat
Year 10 PLP Work Experience
Tues 6 Aug Year 10 PLP Work ExperienceSAPOL Presentation – Year 8 at 11.50amYear 6 RetreatAGM P&F Meeting
Wed 7 Aug Blood DonationYear 10 PLP Work Experience
Thurs 8 Aug Year 10 PLP Work ExperienceYear 12 Aquatics
Fri 9 Aug Year 10 PLP Work ExperienceSAPOL Presentation – Year 12 at 11.20amYear 12 AquaticsSouthern Stars Choir FestivalBourke Walk A Mile Fundraiser
Uniform Shopholiday Trading hoUrSThe Uniform Shop will close for the
holidays on Friday 5 July.
Holiday TradingMon 8 July - Thurs 18 July - ClosedFri 19 July - Open 8.30am - 5.00pmMon 22 July - Closed for Staff PD
Normal trading hours resume:Wednesday 24 July
Concern for the Wellbeing of OthersRecently the Dalai Lama visited Adelaide. In the Advertiser it stated that in his address he urged educators to teach a code of secular ethics, starting in kindergarten, to develop a sense of compassion and concern for the well-being of others. He stated that “We need a special effort to promote moral ethics”. The Dalai Lama stressed that compassion needs to be central to our thinking and the importance of empathy to the other.
As a College community “compassion” is one of our core values in the school. Even though compassion is tied to our Catholic belief, studies by Dr Bruce Weinstein have found all faiths tend to share five basic principles. They include:
• Do no harm
• Make things better
• Respect others
• Be fair
• Be loving
These values are defined differently in different parts of the world, but they are cross-cultural and expected among all groups of people. Within scripture we can find examples of all five that were demonstrated continually by Jesus. Within the secular world ethics has to do with what people have in common in terms of humanity. “The questions we’re facing now are not how can we live well within our group, but how can our group live well with other groups in the world.” We need to ensure our students are people who take time to listen to what other people say about their values, rather than just making assumptions. The more we’re able to see
the common ground, the better our chance will be of building a strong society and a strong world.
According to Weinstein, students today are looking to the culture at large for ethical guidance, and they are often seeing negative images through social media and adults. In a study conducted in 2008 the Josephson Institute of Ethics that found that of more than 30,000 high school students surveyed, approximately 65 percent admitted to cheating. When the students were asked why they cheated they generally stated that no one got hurt in cheating so it was not ethically wrong. Most students also thought that ‘If nobody is getting hurt, how is it harmful?’ But we are aware that when someone cheats, it makes an unequal playing field, and if everyone were to cheat we would be back to square one because no one gets an advantage.
Our religious values play an important role in guiding our students in the ethical decisions they make every day. The teaching of religious education, our College values, the EREA Touchstones and our modelling of the Gospel values continually remind our students how they need to live their life ethically and morally. Our students are influenced by many pressures outside of school that can inadvertently influence their attitude and values. Br Philip Pinto, the Christian Brothers congregational leader stated that if we are truly going to be followers of Edmund Rice we need not be the centre of our life but to invite others to be the centre where we show concern for the other.
Enjoy your holiday break and be aware of the wellbeing of others in our family, school and community and be Christ-like in our decision making.
Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal
From The Deputy Principal
Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au
Book now for the OSHC Vacation Care Programme. OSHC available during pupil free days!
Please contact OSHC (8400 4265) for further details.
On Tuesday morning at 10.03am Flinders University’s Professor Warren Lawrance was found dead in the boot of his car. Thankfully 10 of CBC’s sharpest forensic minds happened to be at Flinders University for a presentation on Forensic Science and were called in to solve the mystery of who killed the professor.
Four suspects were identified and various pieces of evidence found such as hair, fibres, soil, ink, fingerprints and blood, which had to be analysed. Students used techniques not available in the school laboratory such as Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy, Chromatography, Electrophoresis of DNA, Fingerprint analysis and Toxicology techniques to narrow down the field of suspects.
The students also learnt about some possible careers in Science from forensic investigator, working with crime scene evidence through to analytical chemist, testing water quality or even working in the wine industry.
After analysing all the available evidence, we discussed our conclusions over a pizza lunch before determining who was guilty of killing the professor. We will withhold our findings so as not to prejudice the jury at the upcoming trial (or influence students who will go on this excursion in the future).
Mr Thomas McLeanScience teacher
Photo: Andreas Ktoris and Liam Salter analysing tissue samples for traces of toxins.
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Dear Students/Parents,
One of the core values of the school is the pursuit of Excellence. To assist in this, the accompanying holiday revision seminars have been organised by subject teachers. In addition to this, it is a clear expectation of the College that Year 12 students should be using some (not all) holiday time to consolidate their Stage 2 Studies. This could include:
• Completion of subject course work and assignments
• Summarising and organisation of notes
• Practice past exam papers
Students do not have to wear school uniform although they must sign in/out at the Front Office before and after the sessions for OH&W reasons. Thank you for your support and commitment to your son’s learning at Christian Brothers College. Have a safe term break.
Miss Krystle HelpsHead of Bourke House On behalf of Heads of House
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Wee
k 1
(8 –
12
July)
IPP 9am-12pm R105 Miss Helps
ESL 1pm-3pm Mrs Chambers
Physics 12:30-3:30pm Chemistry Lab Mr Crisanti
Drama 9am-12pm Library Ms Harman
Italian 9am-12pm Library Ms Riccio
Wee
k 2
(15
– 19
Jul
y)
IPP 9am-12pm R105 Miss Helps
Design & Tech 10am-3pm Tech Centre Mr Gaitaneris
Psychology 10am-12pm R101 Ms Hernandez
Italian 9am-12pm Library Ms Riccio
Economics 1-3pm Library Mr Ward
Religious Studies 1-4pm Chem Lab Mr Clarke
Head of Bourke House
Term 2, Week 10
Year 2 White Bradley Carvell
On Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th July, two year 8 SOSE classes visited Christie Walk. Sustainable living and development is a key part of SOSE, and it was great to have the opportunity to see a unique development and be guided through by some of the residents. Located at 105 Sturt Street Adelaide, Christie Walk is an eco-development that incorporates design features which enhance well-being and minimise energy use. It had the first roof top garden in Adelaide, comfortably accommodates 50 people on 2500 square metres and uses solar power. It was also interesting to see how the buildings were designed to allow the winter sun to warm the apartments but block the summer sun from heating them up too much. Both visits were valuable experiences for the students and thanks to Mr Cail Harris and Mrs Lucyna Zwolski for assisting on the days.
Mr George BryantSenior Geography Teacher
Year 8 SOSe excurSiOn
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Homelessness Winter Appeal
The Winter Appeal is a time when we focus on how fortunate we are, and that other men, women and children, however, live on the streets of Adelaide.
In the coming weeks, in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul, we ask all members of the community to please bring: jumpers, jackets, beanies, scarfs, blankets and non-perishable canned food.
I sincerely thank those students and staff who have already been so generous with their donations and have made such a meaningful difference in the lives of people who desperately need our help.
The Winter Appeal will conclude at the end of the second week of Term 3. For those interested in participating in the Sleepout, it’s on Friday 26 July (Week 1, Term 3) - collect forms from Mrs Barton (Senior Campus) or Ms Gray (Junior Campus) at the front desk and return to Mr Flynn by Wednesday 24/7.
Making a difference together!
Mr Hilary FlynnChristian Service / Values Education Coordinator
Assistant Principal - Junior Campus
Dear Parents/Caregivers and Friends
We have come to the end of yet another full and busy term, with our students excelling in all areas of school life. This past term has been filled with many CBC celebrations, sporting clinics, SAPSASA achievements, parent consultations, parent forums, SAPOL cybersafety parent forum and class workshops, resiliency forum with Mark Le Messurier, PATR and NAPLAN testing, Br Michael’s Farewell liturgy and assembly, Monday morning liturgies, Friday assemblies, Musical performances, Paul McGuire week, International Night, Variety club breakfast (all proceeds to Children’s cancer research) and so much more.
Last week a green/silver iPod belonging to Luke Vonthoff (Year 4) was lost. If this has been found in your son’s bag please return to Mrs Gray at Front Reception.
AttendanceIs your child coming to school every day?
Positive attendance is a necessary school focus. Parents/Caregivers have a legal obligation to ensure children between the ages of 6-17 attend school daily.
I am deeply concerned with the chronic absenteeism of some students who are missing out on vital learning.
I have contacted several parents personally over the past few weeks to discuss absences, as we have a duty of care to ensure all children attend school.
If your child has to be absent from school please ensure you ring Mrs Gray at Student Services and provide a reason for your son’s absence. As a school we are required to keep accurate records of student attendance and the reasons for the absences. I may request further information from parents for long or frequent absences. It is important to understand that CESA / Education Department may take further actions where children of compulsory school age have recurring numbers of unexplained or unacceptable absences from school.
Parents will be sent a letter for the college alerting them to the number of absences to date. We request parents acknowledge receipt of the chronic absences letter and a note will be kept in the student’s file.
Continued unsatisfactory attendances may result in CESA / Education Department authorities being informed.
ReportsReports for Semester One have been sent home. Reports are not intended to be the ‘complete’ reporting package as they do not tell the whole story of a student’s progress, successes, challenges, experiences and learning. The reports are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the successes of Semester One and establish clear and achievable goals for further success in Semester Two. The report should be considered in light of all the feedback from teachers both through informal meetings and formal parent/teacher/student conferences.
These formal interviews are offered twice a year, once in Term 1 and another in Term 3, week 2.
The Interview request letter will be enclosed in the report envelope. Please return by end of week 1 of Term 3. At the formal interviews, please bring along your child’s report to discuss with class teachers and specialist teachers.
We are now at the halfway mark of the 2013 school year. Thank you to all who have contributed to a most successful first half of the year. I will be taking Long Service Leave in the first 2 weeks of term with the very able Miss Shey Odgers at the helm.
Enjoy the break. I look forward to seeing you all again in week 3 of Term 3. Wishing you God’s blessing for the weeks ahead.
Mrs Frances ZubreckyjAssistant Principal - Junior Campus
Dear staff, students and parents
Please make a big effort to sort through any old clothing, blankets and towels you may no longer have use for and donate them to St Vincent de Paul. At the Senior School collection bins are in the front office by the Finance Department and outside the First Aid Room near Mrs Barton. At the Junior School a collection bin is at the front reception near Mrs Gray.
The homeless are really doing it tough in the cold of winter and desperately need our support. If you can’t get something in before the holidays, we will be taking collections right through to the end of week 2 next term, which gives you heaps of time in the holidays to sort through clothing etc. We also accept cans of non-perishable food.
The tutor/PC class that appears to have made the greatest contribution will be awarded a pizza lunch in week 3 of Term 3, but the real reward is not the pizza lunch; it’s knowing that you took the time to do something that really makes a difference in the lives of people who need our support.
Kind regards and best wishes.
Mr Hilary Flynn
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Meditation: Everyone Can Do ItScience is starting to recognise the connection between the ancient and authentic meditation experience and optimal performance states, both at work and play.
What the martial artist refers to as “mushin” and elite sportspeople call “the zone” can also be found in the essence of meditation practice. It is primarily useful in stilling the mind. If you can’t get to sleep at night because you’re unable to switch off your thinking or you’ve found yourself walking into a room looking for something, only to realise that you have forgotten why you were there in the first place, meditation can help.
It helps by tackling the background mental noise that most of us accept as a normal part of our inner environment
Monkey Mind: Should this mental noise sound familiar, chances are you’ve become victim of the phenomenon known as “the monkey mind”. It is a Buddhist term that refers to one’s attention jumping from thought to thought and object to object, while we daydream, ruminate over relationships, dwell on the past and worry about the future.
For many people in the 21st century, fuelled by our 24/7 culture, an all-pervasive media and the relentless pursuit of consumption, the monkey has morphed into a 400-kilo gorilla with an attitude problem. It is this rampaging primate between our ears that is responsible for the epidemic of stress, mental dysfunction and loss of wellness that is now more prevalent than ever before.
Sharpen your Brain: Contrary to popular perception, meditation is not just about reducing stress or relaxing after a hard day, it can also assist in realising our potential for optimal wellbeing and performance. In other words, it is not about modifying, editing or slowing our thoughts. It is about stopping them altogether. It is not about mindfulness but mind-emptiness.
Daily Awareness: The goal here is a state of optimal being. This is something that occurs not just when we are experiencing authentic meditation, but is a living experience that should be carried with us throughout the day, enhancing our moment-to-moment experience of life.
In a true state of meditation we remain alert, in control and yet free of all thought. It is the experience of a
complete inner silence that enables us to master the mind and the mental contentment that it creates, rather than being the mind’s servant.
Meditation is not something you do but a way of being.
Train Yourself: This all sounds great in theory, but can the average person achieve this goal? Simply put: yes. The results of more than a dozen years of scientific research at two of Australia’s leading universities, mostly looking at a non-commercial technique called “sahaja yoga”, tells us that with a small amount of regular practice anyone can experience this level of clarity.
On average, about 10 per cent of participants report attaining such a state of mind on the first try and, with regular practise, that proportion increases steadily.
Other studies show a clear relationship between how frequently a person taps into this experience and their mental health, quality of life and wellbeing. Moreover, the life experience costs nothing to learn and is as natural and effortless as riding a bicycle.
This is an edited extract from ‘Silence Your Mind’ by Ramesh Manocha (Hachette). Re-printed with permission. Copies will be available in our libraries located on the Junior and Senior Campus in Term 3, 2013
Ms Jane GaynorFrom the Counselling Team
From the Counselling Team
We have had another productive term in the Junior Campus Library. I have thoroughly enjoyed working on Inquiry Units with our Junior Primary students. These units have complemented the work they have been doing in class.
We have processed a range of new resources for the boys including class novel sets for our Upper Primary students. We have also revamped our take home reading materials.
I would like to thank the Library Crew for all their enthusiastic help, particularly when I was away last week. Thank you also to my dedicated volunteers, Trudie Jackson and Katie Gallagher, for their continued assistance.
With the holidays upon us, I would like to remind you that your local library can be a great source of reading materials, activities, and free wi-fi! Your local library will also be able to support your son in finishing the Premier’s Reading Challenge with titles that might not be available at school.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is an expectation for all Junior Campus students. It is due to be completed by Friday 23 August (Week 5). Students are welcome to come and see me if they need additional support to complete the challenge.
During Week 5 we will celebrate Book Week. This year’s theme is Read Across the Universe. This year we are planning to have a Book Week Parade. The boys will be invited to dress up as their favourite character from their favourite book. Please note that we do not want boys to hire costumes but to give some thought to things they might have at home or could make that can be incorporated into a costume. Perhaps an activity for a rainy day during the holidays!
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the following boys who have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge:
Reception Purple James Russell
2 Purple Isaac Bria
2 White Manveer Chauhan, Jacob Conlon, Joel Joseph, Jamie Kha, Christian Marin, Arni Marinis, Guilio Mucci
3 Purple Zachary Crotty
4 Purple Sebastian Alfred, Vasili Falidis, Bayley Fitzpatrick, Jamie Fry, Caleb Jackson, Awak Machal, Callum Moran, Phuong Nguyen, Ben Phillips, Jude Thursby, Max Vasquez, Max Wisniewski, Sebastien Zitis
4 White Thomas Mestrov
6 Gold Luke Conti, Terry Falidis, Thomas Grech, Louis Kerk, Girish Khakurel, Alessandro Landolfi, Alexander Novakov, Reuben Ritossa-Nesteroff, Luke Szolga
Junior E BasketballCBC 47 defeated Sacred Heart 12
With our first goal scored by Josh Hogben in the first 20 seconds of play, CBC were off to a good start! We had all hands on deck, with 10 great players pounding the floor and running their hardest. Sacred Heart tired quickly as they only had five players and with Mitchell Taylor scoring a whopping 28 points, they were surely intimidated. Tom Mackay scored an impressive 18 points and Riley King, as usual, seemed to be all over every player at once. That boy can run! Edward Curnow took some great shots and Yi Chi stayed close to his man at all times. Luca De Corso got some great rebounds and Alex Biak was consistently focused and fast. Well done on an excellent game, boys! Special thanks to Daniel Wallace and Liam hopper for some coaching tips and strategies.
Ms Sarah EnglishCoach
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First XVIII FootballMercedes College 11.10 (76) defeated CBC 10.7 (67)
Due to popular request the First XVIII were able to play the highly rated Mercedes team on Saturday at the Blackwood Oval. Picnics were packed and navigational software programmed, which all proved useful with several carloads containing our rucks, forwards and even the coach drifting through national parks looking for the ground. The team had looked forward to the occasion all week, particularly with the addition of Matt Nye and Oliver Megins to the side. An exciting and high standard game was expected.
The first quarter started in dream fashion with the centre square team of Anthony Martino, Pele Biancardi and Matt Nye reading the ruck taps of Michael Hiliker and giving constant supply to our forward line. A couple of early marks and a goal to Oliver Megins suggested that our powerful forward line would be even stronger. In a dominant display of sharp teamwork the CBC team looked in good form. Thomas Melios-Traver and Nathan Byrnes gave the team excellent drive, along with Aiden Curyer. The defence was sound provided good rebound via James Kittel-Neil, Josh Dwyer and Jonty Rutai. Liam McGee added some extra bite to the clearances. At quarter time we were two goals up and unlucky not to be further in front, having won almost every clearance for the quarter.
The second quarter saw Mercedes assert themselves and start to take control of clearances. They shut our forwards down, despite super teamwork and skill to work the ball there. Several Mercedes players were proving difficult to stop, despite numerous opponents. Number 5 in particular was causing havoc all over the ground with his sure marking, hard running and long kicking. Bryce Clonan and Liam McGee offered fresh legs and tenacity, whilst Dane Richardson was providing a useful option in the forward line, which had lost its usual bite. At half time Mercedes had grabbed the ascendancy to be up by 5 points.
In the third quarter the CBC midfield continued to attack but had nothing to show for it on the bright electronic scoreboard. Oliver Megins went to ruck and gave the team an advantage through Pele, Martino and Nye. TMT started to win more of the ball and set up play for the forwards. Brady Goggins, in the unusual position at full back emerged as a highly effective full back, even if the team had revoked his kick-out licence. Great team play from Nye, Byrnes, Martino and others set the forwards up, however they were unable to score goals. Nick Adams was placed onto the damaging Mercedes midfielder and proved effective at keeping him in check in the air and around the ground. Charlie Meyer tried hard to protect team mates and set up play. Our only goal
for the quarter, however, was through the quick thinking of Aiden Curyer who ran through a pack to collect a loose ball and snap accurately. By three quarter time Mercedes were 2 goals up and looking the stronger team.
In the last quarter Mercedes were able to repel our attacks and score more themselves, leaving us 4 goals down with 11 minutes to go. A free kick to Tom Pickering in front of goal was missed by the umpire, however the advice of Pele didn’t go unnoticed and resulted in a 10 minute rest for the stallion. Without our star centre player there didn’t seem much hope for the team, however the players responded by playing the best football seen all season. The lads chased, tackled, spoilt and took risks like it was a grand final. Goals to Megins, Nye and Richardson in quick succession sent Mercedes into a panic and all their players into defence. Tom Pickering was inspiring with his fierce tackling and approach on the ball whilst Nick Delaat also produced his best football with strong marking. Brady continued to display his new found role as star backman, whilst Clonan, Byrnes, Nye, Martino and TMT produced great running football.
Best Players: Goggins, Biancardi, Byrnes, Martino, Adams, Nye, Melios-Traver, Curyer
CBC entered another challenging game with key players missing due to injury or illness. We then lost our fabulous full-back Chris Boffo to injury late in the first quarter. This has been a repeated theme now for several weeks but was particularly annoying given we were close to beating Rostrevor last time and were looking forward to squaring the ledger this time.
CBC did not have a good first quarter. We were particularly loose when Rostrevor had the ball. Whilst contested possessions for the ball were fairly even, our decision making when we had possession was poor and skill errors resulted in turnovers which were capitalised on by Rostrevor.
A few positional changes were made in the second quarter and this improved our plight. There were a few players that really lifted in the second quarter, in particular Tom Bielby. For the first time this year Bielby was edged by his opponent in the first quarter as he played at centre-half-back. He was set the task of reversing this in the second quarter and by the halfway mark was dominating so much that his opponent was moved. With this ‘job’ done, Tom was moved into Ruck where he dominated the rest of the game.
As a coach there is nothing more rewarding than having a part in reversing the form of a player mid-game. This has happened a number of times in recent weeks and it says a lot more about the character of the players involved than the coach. However, the coach does have a part to play. Like teachers, modern coaches need to respond appropriately to the players’ individual needs, which may be a ‘roasting’ or a personal challenge. When the player responds positively it suggests ‘the right buttons were pressed’, but ultimately this is to the player’s credit. The observed form of the player is most note-worthy when it also understood as a form reversal.
Our second quarter was excellent. We outscored Rostrevor 4 goals to 2 and this put us back in the game. Whilst our 3rd quarter was also good we did not capitalise near goal so Rostrevor went in at the final change with a 34 point lead. We finished the game well, outscoring Rostrevor 3 goals to 2.
Luke Johansen continued his great form and had his best game this year. His ability to find space and use his left side to evade opponents and move the ball on quickly was an asset to the team. He was particularly good offensively.
Trent Daly also had his best game for the year, whether on the ball or up forward. Jack Strange was excellent all game. In fact, there was nothing separating these players in our ‘bests’ list. Other players to have their best game for the year so far were defenders Liam Peterson and Aiden Smith.
A thankyou must be extended to Year 9s Dominic Sangermano and Dominic Porcelli who filled in so we could field 18 players. They both served the team well.
Mr Matthew CrisantiCoach
Year 4/5 FootballLightning CarnivalWell it was our Year 4/5 lightning carnival today at Unley oval and the sun came out making a great day for footy. We all met and setup base camp up in the grandstand for the day.
We had 5 games rostered for the day and we faced up against a few teams we have already played and few we haven’t including a Div 1 team (or 2), our first game was a close affair with CBC playing good hard footy against Parkside/St Raphaels. Second up was St Josephs and another close affair most importantly the backline held firm and didn’t drift up the oval.
Next game was against Magill who have been moved from Div 1 down to Div 2 and although they won, CBC again proved their worth with good defensive work. Highgate in round 4 and well it was this game when everything came together with good run out of the middle and strong forward line and the backline holding up firm. Highgate are a good weather vane for CBC as they are the only other team in our Div with only Year 4s like CBC. Last match was Mitcham from Div 1 and although we lost CBC held firm and stop much of the clean ball possession, playing a team like this has its advantages as the boys get to improve themselves when they have to play a team that has 12 months more development on them.
All in all a great day I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. Big thanks to all the helpers (just about everyone pitched in) and the BBQ volunteers.
Enjoy the break and see you all back at training on the 23rd July.
Best Players: Everyone!! Well done.
Mr Steve BrooksCoach
Soccer
Open A SoccerCBC 1 drew PAC 1
Goal Scorer: Matthew Dawber
Best Players: Nathan Mauriello, Danny Gabbana, Gianluca Filosi
A very slow start but an excellent finish. The first half took us a while to get into gear, a little bit of lethargy had crept into the team performance. We did well to keep PAC at bay but eventually they broke through and scored. That fired up the lads and with determination and skill CBC finally broke the defence and Matthew scored a much needed goal. The second half was CBC’s all the way and we were unlucky not to get at least two more -- Jesse was beaten by the post and Gianluca just needed 5 more centimetres on his right leg and he would have lifted the ball over the keeper. CBC dominated the play and definitely had more time with the ball but PAC were too determined to keep us out.
Mr Chris DolanCoach
Open B SoccerCBC 4 defeated Concordia 1
Goal Scorers: Francis (2), Mohammed (2)
Best Players: Mardaral, David, Francis
Another very solid win for the Open Bs. A similar game to the previous one in many ways with the opposition scoring first, followed by a second stanza of complete domination by CBC.
Mohammed made a big contribution with his powerful shooting, Francis was at his enigmatic best, and great skill levels were shown by all our defensive players; David, Damien, Habib, Mardaral and Charlie.
The coach goes in to the break very, very happy with his team and looks forward to the final few games.
The attitude this year in this group has been exemplary demonstrated by four or five players on the bench at most games, bursting to get on to the field!
Mr David BocockCoach
Year 10B SoccerMarryatville High School 10 defeated CBC 0
It was a slow start from the boys in the first half, which resulted in 6 goals being scored against CBC. In the second half the boys placed more pressure and had numerous shots on goal. Frazer, Andre and Michael continually displayed a great level of energy by fighting for the ball and creating space.
Mr Mehdi BayaniCoach
Year 8A SoccerCBC 2 defeated St Pauls 0
This game was the last game of Term 2, the team really played and performed well. In the first half both of the teams had several chances but we both couldn’t finish. Until Tony Ton our centre midfielder scored a beautiful goal from just outside of the box before the whistle blew for half time. This gave the team a confidence boost.
In the next half the team still played very well and between Luis Bendo and Patrick Alvaro in defence no player on the other team could get through the CBC wall. After several more unlucky attempts at goal, some more lovely crosses and corner kicks we just wanted to score and seal our victory.
Our striker Jimmy Odenwalder then received the ball and weaved through a couple of players and took a shot. The opposing keeper had no chance of saving this shot; the ball was at the back of the net! This was the deal sealer. We continued to play and the whistle blew, it was over we had won!
We shook hands with the other team and congratulated them then we celebrated; half way through the season and we are undefeated with only two goals conceded. Amazing!
Written by Yanni Pantelios
Men of the Match for this game goes to Laurence, Tony Ton, Luis Bendo and Jimmy Odenwalder for their tremendous efforts in the forward line and midfield.
Our next match is at home against St Michaels College after the holidays. ACFC Pitch 6, Junior Grounds Park 19 Unley Road, Corner, of Greenhill Rd. Kick off at 8.15am be there 7.45am for warm up.
Goal Scorers: Tony Ton, Jimmy Odenwalder (1)
Thank you to all parents who support the boys by getting them to the matches and cheering them on, Also a big thank you to Mr McCabe and Mr Gianetta for running the line.
Mr Emmanuel Gaitaneris Coach
TaBle TenniS
Year 9 Table TennisCBC vs Mercedes College
Last week representing CBC in the Year 9 A Table Tennis team was Aaron Norris, Cooper Stankovich, Ethan Li and Lucus Ktoris. With Denzell Arevalo, Stephen Yin, Basil Dimopoulos and Leon Kasperski representing CBC Year 9 B team. Last week’s competition took us to Mercedes College
where we thoroughly enjoyed the competition realising some closely contested games. Basil and Leon starred in their doubles, winning their game and Stephen Yin also found victory in his singles match. Mercedes ended up the winners on the night but again the sportsmanship and tenacity of the CBC boys could not be faulted.
On behalf of the wonderful Year 9 boys I would like to thank Mr Clarke for his support in driving the bus for our away matches and to Liam and Peter for their leadership and coaching. We also would like to thank Mr Buttfield for organising the professional coaching for us over the past few weeks and always ensuring we are organised, have the right equipment and know where we are playing each week. Finally we would like to thank Mr Harris for his leadership and mentoring of Mrs Clarke in her new role of team manager.
We look forward to the holidays and continuing to develop our skills and knowledge in table tennis next term.
Mrs Caroline ClarkeCoach
Year 8 Table TennisCBC vs Mercedes
After two battles away from home, the CBC Year 8 Table Tennis team hosted the players from Mercedes on Friday, 28 June.
It was another difficult competition for the CBC boys with most of the games going down to the wire, none more so that Darcy Salamon’s epic battle fighting back from match point at 29-30 down, saving many close calls against his opposition to finally being victorious with a 36-34 win. The overall results unfortunately didn’t reflect the closeness of the scores and the effort and tenacity of the players with a loss of 4-8 games.
Apart from the skills displayed at the tables the highlight of the night for me was on the sidelines; Andrew Hockley showing true CBC sportsmanship by selflessly offering to give up his opportunity to play on the night in order to allow the other boys, who had not been able to play as many games this season, to have a turn. Andrew stayed to watch the games and provided much needed support for the rest of the team in their matches.
Ms Jie ZhuCoach
Under 16 RugbyCBC 4T 3C 1P 29 defeated PAC 4T 2C 1P 27Try Scorers: Charlie Pickford x 3, Luke
Clifton
Conversions: Zac Burgess
Best Forward: Zac Burgess
Best Back: Charlie Pickford
Best Tackler: Luke Clifton
Best on Field: Darcy Thomson Bagshaw
CBC played PAC in the Grand Final on the Parkinson Field at Burnside Rugby Union Football Club.
CBC finished first on the Premiership Ladder having earned the maximum possible points, and PAC placed second having beaten Pembroke last week therefore earning the right to play CBC in the Grand Final.
Conditions: cool, blue skies, the centre pitch was dry and hard.
Referee: Mark Pickard
It was a thrilling match to watch. CBC had approximately 100 spectators cheering the lads on, made up of parents, current students and members of staff, namely Mr Ian Hamilton (Rugby Coordinator), Mr Michael Buttfield, Mr Thomas McLean, Ms Leisel Dunstan, Mr Michael Spudic and Mr Steven Clohesy.
Despite convincingly beating PAC in our previous two encounters this season we anticipated that PAC would have a full bench this game and would be harder to beat considering that their Under 18s had no game to play this week. Our suspicions turned out to be true and it was a hard fought out match, try for try. At half time CBC was up 12 to PAC 10 courtesy of tries from Luke Clifton and Charlie Pickford. We had another try disallowed.
In the second half, four more tries were scored: CBC (Charlie Pickford), then PAC, then CBC (Charlie Pickford), then PAC. In the final 2 minutes of the game CBC was up 26 to PAC 24, and then PAC were awarded a penalty. They chose to kick for goal and made the kick (worth three points). This put them one point ahead of us; scores now CBC 26
and PAC 27. This was the first time all season that any team had more points than us at any time during any game. PAC started celebrating, in particular their support base, no doubt thinking the game was theirs. At this point in time there was less than a minute left of play. Darcy Thomson Bagshaw, team Captain and Man of the Match as awarded by the South Australian School Boy Rugby Union, immediately recommenced play with a kick, taking PAC by surprise and within moments we were within 20 metres of scoring a try before being awarded a penalty. We opted to take a penalty kick knowing that a penalty goal would put us two points ahead of PAC and ensure victory. Zac Burgess stepped up to take the kick -- the crowd was hushed, people were biting finger nails in nervous anticipation. I could feel the cool breeze on my face. It was now full time, this would be the last play of the day. A lot of pressure was on this kick being successful -- the game hung in the balance for what seemed like an eternity. Zac dusted the dirt of his boots, steadied himself, took his time, lined up for the kick, and gave the ball a boot in the right direction. A GOAL!!! The referee blew the whistle, and the rest is history. Victory was ours. The trophy being CBC’s for the next 12 months.
This was CBC’s first ever Under 16 Grand Final and victory in what is our fourth year of rugby and was made all the more sweeter because we were the Premiers for the season having progressed through each round undefeated and having earned maximum points each round.
The CBC School Song was sung loudly across Parkinson Field after the game.
The team was: Darcy Bagshaw Thomson Captain of the Team and the Backs), Luke Clifton (Captain of the Forwards), Charlie Pickford, Patrick Imaysay, , Dylan Armstrong, Zac Burgess, Joel Pepper, Taylor Riley, Declan Reidy, Nick Adams, Tyler Yeadon, Kyle Fleetwood-Piper, Tony Tran, Max Douglass, Jake and Dylan Pinksterboer, Mozafar Rahimi, Bailey Clements, Chandler Lupinacci, Tom Harris, Cooper Richardson, Mohammad El Deeb, Marcus Tully.
On the side lines supporting through injury was Ciaran Whittaker, and Ricky Bracci.
