Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers,

Remembrance Day 2013On Thursday CBC students visited the Cathedral for mass as part of our Remembrance Day commemorations. Our Year 6 classes attended a ceremony at West Terrace Cemetery to lay poppies on the graves of those killed in conflict. Also in attendance were students from a number of schools, military personnel and the Governor-General.

The rest of our community attended two very moving ceremonies on both Senior and Junior Campuses where the Australian Flag was lowered and the Oath was recited:

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.

Below is an excerpt from the ceremony held at the Senior Campus:

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent for the first time during WWI.

The world sighed in collective relief as the machinery of war was dismantled and the reparations began.

This year is the 95th anniversary of this Armistice and all those who served in World War One, the Great War, the War to end all wars, are no longer with us.

In stopping for 1 minute today we connect with their spirit and they live on. 400 CBC old scholars served in this war and many did not return. Today we will remember them -- The Spirit of Our Brothers.

Please keep the following staff and students in your prayers as they depart this week for the ‘Spirit of the Brothers’ pilgrimage to the Western European War Front.

Br Barry Donaghue, Mr Michael Lucas, Christian Pancione, Ciaran Whittaker, Patrick Aplin, Anthony Connell, Phillip Pulis, Darcy Thompson-Bagshaw and Patrick Squire.

These students and teachers will honour the memory of the following CBC Old Collegians who died in WWI:

Francis Joseph Allen, Vincent Blinman Buttfield, Anthony James Bratchford, Daniel Coleman, Harold Victor Conrad, Leo Francis Hollywood and Edwin Aloysius Vincent.

Board NewsI announce the retirement of Mr Tony Egan from the College Board in 2014. Tony has served on the Board since 2006 and has been generous in his significant contribution to the College. Tony brought important insights to our deliberations informed by his experience as an Old Collegian of CBC and teaching experience at Cornerstone. Tony’s leadership of the Board in prayer was also an outstanding feature of his many contributions. I wish Tony and his wife Christina every blessing for the future.

I also wish to thank the Egan family for their generous donation of many CBC Old Collegian historical photos and publications, some dating back to the early 1900s. These were accepted by CBC Archivist Michael Moran and me with deep appreciation.

The Arts• Congratulations to our staff and student musicians

for a very successful Middle School concert last Friday.

Term 4, Week 5 | Friday 15 November, 2013

From The Principal

Year 6s attend the Remembrance Day service at West Terrace Cemetery.

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Middle School ConcertWith the senior students in exam and end-of-year mode, this was an opportunity for our middle school boys to take centre stage.

Judging by audience response, the attentive listening, and smiles on departure, the concert was a wonderful success.

Particularly pleasing was evidence of the growth of the middle school ensemble program.

1. Middle School Funk Band are transitioning to jazz, incorporating hard bop and Herbie Hancock jazz styles. This requires intensive listening, collaboration and improvisational skill. Full credit to director Lyndon Gray for expert direction and leadership. Lyndon is one of South Australia’s most accomplished jazz musicians and was last month furthering his skills with tuition in New York City. We are fortunate to have his expertise on board.

2. Middle School Vocal Jazz had its first performance ex-Year 12 students. With students from Years 8-11, this group of boys is learning about nuance and blend. Choir is a great lesson in conformity. Voices must not stand out; we are all one. They have a great challenge to meet the standard expected in Mt Gambier next year - Generations in Jazz; the largest youth jazz festival of its kind in the world. Credit to the students who have been rehearsing at 7.30am on Friday mornings throughout winter, and thanks to Director Ben Gillard. Ben is an excellent singer and chorister in his own right, and exhibits deft conducting and directing skills. He is indeed a conductor of the future.

3. Guitar Ensemble has graced us with another musical performance since its re-emergence in term 2 this year. With themes from James Bond and the Beatles, it was indeed a crowd favourite. Thanks to guitar tutor Stephen Taylor for his passion and commitment to this ensemble.

4. Studio Ensemble showed marked improvement in this, their second public performance. Playing arrangements written by their conductor Andrew Heuzenroeder, they represent a ‘liquorice allsorts’ assortment of instruments emitting remarkably interesting tone colours.

For some of the young soloists it was their first public performance. Their courage was well-rewarded with appreciation from the gracious full house audience in attendance. Thanks to the parents and teachers for supporting this event.

Thanks to the music staff for their respective roles in ensuring the success of the evening, and particularly to Andrew Heuzenroeder for taking on board the bulk of the concert organisation and acting as compere.

Mr Michael GriffinHead of Music

Counsellor’s Corner

Welcome Sole ParentsSole parent families are part of our society today. Mothers, and sometimes fathers, on the death of a spouse or a broken relationship, are struggling to regain self-esteem, the love and affection of their children and acceptance from the community. Except for the couple, no one knows nor are they entitled to know how and why there was a break up. The stern warning of Christ is crystal clear, “Judge not.” (Luke 6:37) Two-parent families have their difficulties in relating, communicating, setting standards and maintaining values. For sole parents the difficulties are similar but harder to carry on your own. They do not look for sympathy or to be patronised but for acceptance and understanding. Within our Church communities acceptance and welcome can be forgotten or neglected. Sole parents may feel ‘guilty’, as they seem not to measure up to the standards of some Church goers and may be in a second relationship for the sheer necessity of financial survival or to compensate for the loneliness experienced. Real pastoral care and compassion are called for. Many sole parents have to seek employment outside the home in order to ‘make-ends-meet’ and to educate their children. Sometimes they must be trained or retrained before employment is possible. Sole parents need a break from their children, to have time on their own, to get some exercise or go out for a meal or a show. With social groups they may not be invited or are left on their own if they attend. Let us be conscious of sole parents and invite or help them wherever possible. In Matthew’s account of the Last Judgement the good are rewarded because “I was a stranger and you made me welcome.” (Matthew 25:35) “.........in so far as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40) Are the single parents I know strangers to me? How do I welcome them?

Br. Michael FlahertyCounsellor

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• On Thursday the Year 10/11 Drama students will be presenting the pantomime “Snow White and the Seven Dorks” in the CBC Drama Theatre commencing at 6pm.

Co-curricular• CBC competed well in the first School Super

Series Rowing Regatta for 2013/14. Special congratulations to Harrison Wickens, Bradley Bastin, Callum Leaney and Lachlan Callahan who won the Year 8 B Event and Jack Good who won the Year 8 Single Scull event.

Vietnam PilgrimsI have spoken on the phone to our Vietnam pilgrims and am pleased to report that our boys and girls (from St Mary’s College) are safe and well-away from the approaching storms which tragically hit the Philippines. Although the Philippines typhoon will cross the Vietnamese coastline around Danang, our students are approximately 1,000 km south in Ho Chi Minh City.

Staff NewsI write to announce that Mrs Shey Odgers have been appointed to the staff of our sister school St Aloysius College and Mrs Ali Barrass at St Peter’s College from 2014. The College and I are indebted for the professionalism, creativity and passion Mrs Odgers and Mrs Barrass brought to their classroom, the Junior

Campus and to CBC. I know you will join me in wishing them every blessing for their future career and for what will be an exciting year in 2014.

ConclusionThis week let us pray that we will never forget those who are subject to violence either as victims of domestic violence, wars and natural disasters (especially in the Philippines recently):

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15

Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal

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2013 School calendar

Week 6Mon 18 nov Economics – 1:30 pm

Stage 1 ExamsJC/MC CommunityBoard Meeting

Tues 19 Nov Speech NightNew Reception Transition (am)Legal Studies – 1:30 pmStage 1 Exams

Wed 20 Nov Year 6 Graduation 6pmMusicianship 1.30pmStage 1 Exams

Thurs 21 Nov Stage 1 Exams

Fri 22 nov Thanksgiving Mass – CBC Gymnasium 9.30amStage 1 ExamsVietnam Pilgrims returnJC Assembly

Sat 23 Nov WSA Quiz Night – Gym

Week 7Mon 25 nov Studio Ensemble – Leigh Creek

Tues 26 Nov New Reception Transition (am)Transition Day – r – Year 9 and new Students to SchoolStudio Ensemble – Leigh Creek

Wed 27 Nov Year 10 ExamsStudio Ensemble – Leigh Creek

Thurs 28 nov Year 10 ExamsYear 10 FinishYear 12 2014 TransitionStudio Ensemble – Leigh Creek

Fri 29 Nov Year 12 2014 Transition DayBBQ Tea at 5.30pmJC Assembly

Week 8Mon 2 Dec Year 1-12 Parent Transition Information Evening

6.00 – 7.00 pm (JC)7.10 – 8.30pm (SC)

Tues 3 Dec P&F DinnerHouse Excursion Day

Wed 4 Dec WSA Meeting

Thurs 5 Dec Year 12 Graduation – Convention CentreCommunity of our Brothers pilgrimage returnBig Day Out (r-6) – 9.30 - 1.30pmJC Picnic Day

Fri 6 Dec P&F BBQ BreakfastReports sent homeTerm 4 Concludes 12:30pm

Being a Leader of Couragenext week the world commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States that occurred on 22 november 1963. This was a significant event in the history of the world and those who were alive at the time remember both the time and place they were when they heard the news. Kennedy came into office in 1961, the first Catholic president of the United States and had courage to challenge racial inequality, the arms race and the need for social reform in our society.

John F Kennedy was often seen as the President for the people. He was admired for his ability to stand up for what was morally right. Sometimes leadership requires making hard decisions and choosing a path that goes against the norm. Leadership takes courage. It has been said that the lack of courage, in management and in life, is perhaps the most critical factor in determining whether you will succeed or fail as a leader. John F Kennedy’s leadership reminds us that if we are to be leaders we need to be unencumbered by fear. His short presidency demonstrated that by being a courageous leader even through troubled times he was able to make changes in spite of the challenges he faced.

Historians state that John F Kennedy’s model of courageous leader was Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Britain during the war. His yardstick of leadership was political courage and the readiness to lead public opinion rather than to follow it. Kennedy became President after 15 years of the Cold War, and at a moment when the prospects of a US-Soviet thaw were rapidly fading. Stalin’s death in 1953 had raised widespread hopes that solutions to the cold war could be found. Despite the escalation of tensions in Cuba which almost brought the world to war, he used his statesmanship and wisdom through negotiations to establish a bond of mutual trust between countries. He believed that, if the world was to survive, nuclear war needed to be avoided. John F Kennedy built his campaign for peace on a combination of vision and pragmatic actions, focusing first on a treaty to end nuclear tests.

He lived in the new generation of the 60s that questioned society and the need for war and violence. John F Kennedy challenged what were accepted as societal norms. In one of his speeches he stated:

“So let us not be blind to our differences, but let us also direct attention to our common interests and the means by which those differences can be resolved. And if we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. For in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s futures. And we are all mortal.”

His courageous leadership in the final year of his life extends even beyond his role in putting the Cold War on to a safer path; he also challenged racial segregation in the United States, social reform, and the possibility of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. His overall vision was for peace which he continually emphasised right up to his assassination. In the summer prior to his death he stated:

“World peace, like community peace, does not require that each man love his neighbour, it requires only that they live together in mutual tolerance, submitting their disputes to a just and peaceful settlement.”

John F Kennedy was seen as a President of courage. Courage does not arise by committee. And vision is not the common denominator of a focus group. Kennedy made peace not because he was advised to do so – he made peace because he chose his own counsel ignoring the advice of his generals and advisors and following morally what he thought was right. His legacy is a lesson for our times, whether to end the roiling wars in the Middle East or finally to face the challenges of human-induced environmental destruction. We live in an age where the media rules and the politicians follow.

For our college community we need to all lead with courage. Our lack of courage can hold us back and keep us from realising our optimum potential. The fear of change – of loss, of being wrong, or of being embarrassed – brings examples of emotional barriers that can rob us of opportunities for happiness and success. These emotional barriers often get in the way of opportunities for positive change. Our ability to move through these barriers and to muster the courage to move beyond our fears is the hallmark of an effective leader.

As the world commemorates the life of John F Kennedy this week let us remember his vision, insight and courage to build a better world. Courage isn’t something that just happens. Courage is a lot like a muscle. We continually need to exercise it. To have strong courage allows us to be leaders that inspire others to make a difference in this world.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. (John F Kennedy)

Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal

From The Deputy Principal

Tuesday 19 NovemberSpeech Night, 6.45pm. Adelaide Town Hall

Collect Tickets from Mrs Liz Barton, Senior Campus

Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au

Wednesday 20 NovemberYear 6 Graduation, 6pm. CBC Gymnasium

Year 12 School resources – return to LibraryI’m sure senior students are relieved and happy to be finishing their studies and are looking forward to a well-earned break. Now is the time for Year 12 students to return textbooks, laptop computers and library books to the senior library to enable staff to prepare resources for the 2014 school year.

• Students are asked to ensure they return the book they borrowed, and to clean any pen or pencil markings from the pages.

• Any files saved to laptop computers should be copied to an external device as computers will undergo re-imaging at the end of the year.

Farewell and good luck from the library team!

Ms Sandra MasonHead Librarian

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Dear Parents/Caregivers and Friends,

We are now officially past the half-way mark for Term 4. The weeks are flying by. Last Friday we recognised the sporting achievements of our Year 3 to Year 6 students in sporting activities such as football, soccer, cricket, kanga cricket, athletics and cross country.

Our students were inspired by sporting greats, Ms Chatterton (former Olympic Rower) and John Kosmina (coached Australia 27 times in the world game). Ms Renee and Mr Kosmina spoke to the boys about the qualities required in being a great sportsperson. At the top of the list was the importance of being committed, to show discipline in all that you do, be a good team person and work very hard and set goals. Mr Kosmina also emphasised that one had to be a good person before one could be a great sportsperson. I’m sure our boys, and indeed every adult present, were able to take some very wise words away with them after the awarding of trophies and certificates.

I would like to sincerely thank every parent who helped coach sport activities this year. We are deeply indebted to you. Thank you also to the parents who tirelessly give up every Saturday morning come rain or shine to take your son to his sporting event. Sometimes this involved driving all over Adelaide to get there.

Thank you to Mr Buttfield for coordinating all playing grounds and sporting fixtures. To the teachers who dedicate their time to assist with the sporting activities, you are also deeply appreciated. Thank you everyone for your dedication and commitment.

This week is Physical Education Week, 11–15 november. Integral to Health, PE is the acquisition of movement skills, concepts and strategies, which enable students to confidently, competently and creatively participate in a range of physical activities. Students develop expertise in movement skills, physical activities and movement concepts as a foundation for lifelong physical activity participation. In developing these skills they develop an appreciation of physical activity, outdoor recreation and sport.

This year as part of our PE week celebrations we organised a few events that included the whole school participating in a Health Hustle and Buddy classes sharing games together.

Congratulations to Nicholas Francese for gaining a position in the FFSA East SAP Football Federation. Another CBC Soccer Superstar in the wings.

The Information Evening for our new 2014 Reception parents was held on Thursday at 6pm in the Performing Arts Centre.

Finally, this week you received a letter stating that our Christmas Carols in the Park has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances outside our control. I do apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The students will still have an opportunity to sing their carols at the last two assemblies. The Reception to Year 3 classes will play on 22 November and Year 4 to Year 6

classes on 29 November, at the normal time of 11.30am in the Junior Campus Courtyard. We would love parents and caregivers to join us.

Wishing you God’s blessings for the week ahead.

Mrs Frances ZubreckyjAssistant Principal - Junior Campus

Assistant Principal - Junior Campus

Term 4, Week 5

Reception Purple Shrish Parla

Reception White Mahmoud Jaloudi

Year 1 Purple Hugh Czuchwicki, Adam Mencel

Year 1 White Ethan Barber, Yianni Andonas

Year 2 Purple Jaxon Cirocco

Year 2 White Jamie Kha

Year 3 Purple Anthony Vlassopoulos

Year 3 White Lucas Sebastiano

Year 4 Purple Noah Pagnozzi, Jamie Fry

Year 4 White Asher Bemmer, Tom Paparella

Year 5 Purple Anthony Boffo, Julian Boothey Ben O’Brien

Year 5 White Euan Bardadyn, Oscar Hoang

Year 6 Gold Jack Bourke

Year 6 Purple Daniel Morbidelli Noah O’Callaghan

Year 6 White William Moten, Lelio Castorio

Scholastic Book Club Final 2013 orders dueTuesday 19 November

Junior School

Course Counselling for Year 12 in 2014It’s been a busy few weeks as Year 11 students, together with their parents, have participated in Course Counselling for Year 12 in 2014. This occasion provides an opportunity for interesting discussion as the Head of House and Course Counsellor examined the student’s current Year 11 results, discussed their planned course of study for next year and considered possibilities for their life beyond CBC in 2015. My thanks to the Heads of House (Miss Helps, Mrs Palmer, Mr Mellow, Mr Crisanti, Mr Lucas and Mr Jalleh) and the Course Counsellors (Ms Elleway, Ms Leary, and Ms Tidemann) who gave of their time to contribute to this important process.

Stage 1 Semester 2 ExaminationsStage 1 students will complete their formal classes this week, with Stage 1 Semester 2 Examinations occurring in Week 6 of this term. The examination timetable has been distributed electronically to students earlier this term and copies are available from the portal and the College website. Year 11 students are only required to be at school during Week 6 when they have an examination scheduled and are reminded that they must wear correct school uniform to all examinations.

Transition Days for Year 12 in 2014Upon completion of the examination week, Year 11 students are required to attend two further days of school in Week 7 – Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November. These two days provide the opportunity for Year 11 students to transition into Year 12 and begin planning for their studies in 2014. Specific introductory lessons will be conducted over the two days for each of the subjects selected by students, including the topics covered and assessment requirements of each subject. Sessions for the subject of Research Project will also occur across the two days to introduce this compulsory SACE subject to students and provide them with valuable materials to begin planning their investigation.

Year 11 students will also be able to collect the text books needed for their Stage 2 subjects during the two transition days so that plenty of pre-reading can begin during the holidays!

Ms Rebecca DonnonAssistant Principal - Learning

Assistant Principal - Learning

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BadMInTon

Year 8/9 Badminton CBC vs Glenunga High School

Some boys arrived late as they couldn’t avoid the Christmas Pageant traffic through the city. They had a bit of a slow start as Glenunga came out firing with their shots. They were too good for the boys this week in the singles matches. However the CBC boys picked up their game in the doubles matches with only losing only one match. Well done to Ray and Daniel who played two doubles matches and won both of them.

Ms Ana HernandezCoach

BaSKeTBall

Year 7 Yellow BasketballCBC 32 defeated Goodwood Shooters 15

Round 3 at Wayville Sports Centre was another very exciting match. Well done, boys, on a comprehensive victory played in excellent spirit.

Mrs Pauline MagrinCoach

crIcKeT

First XI CricketCBC 141 defeated Blackfriars 140

In the 4th 20/20 for the season, Blackfriars compiled a threatening total of 140 meaning our run-chase had to be better than 7 per over. Jack Strange opened the batting with Nathan Byrnes and the Blackfriars opening bowlers restricted us to just 14 runs from the first 5 overs, meaning our required run-rate was over 8.5. From that point on Jack started scoring runs in a sensible attacking fashion, waiting for bad balls and putting pressure on the fieldsmen by pushing for the second run. Attack turned to onslaught as Jack raced to 50 from 40 balls. Andrew McPherson provided good support for a valuable knock of 16 and CBC looked a silly chance of overhauling the target. In the frenetic final 5 overs Jack peeled off boundaries all around the ground including a monstrous 6 over mid-off that went over 6 lanes of traffic on Fitzroy Tce. When we scored the winning runs in the final over and we tallied the scorebook we found Jack had scored 95 runs from only 60 balls. A brilliant knock that was as measured as it was entertaining.

Best Bowling: J Strange 1/10 (3) B Adams 1/19 (3)

Best Batting: J Strange 95 n.o. (60), A McPherson 16

Man of the Match: J Strange

Mr Josh RoachCoach

Year 8 CricketCBC vs Westminster Day 1 Westminster 77: CBC 6/71

“What is human life but a game of cricket?” mused the Duke of norfolk in 1777. What indeed? His Lordship’s startling thesis was that cricket is an allegory for life itself.

In the beginning was the word. Perhaps. But was not cricket anterior to all creation? Surely Eve bowled the odd apple to Adam on the newly-laid Eden Oval? Cricket is the paradigm upon which the cognoscenti strive to lead their lives. Today the Year 8 boys fielded as though it was indeed their all. If CBC wins this game, it will be largely due to a handful of astonishing catches.

On a frigid morning, the bowlers dominated, despite a true Collins reserve wicket. A new by-law decreed that we bowl 5 overs from each end before changing around: the device does save time, but ea non est cicada (it is not quite cricket). Westminster won the toss and naturally chose to bat first, but they were back in the hutch for 77 in 23 overs. Our captain, Siddarth rajagopal, used 8 bowlers, giving them 3-over spells. Zack Robey (0/19) and Will Strange (1/6) opened at a lively pace against a pair of thoroughly competent batsmen who knocked the ball around and punished anything that was loose. Robey bowled too much on the leg-side and went for more than a run a ball – his day will come, because he is a good bowler. Strange has a beautiful, fluid action; he struck first with his deceptive in-swingers, due to an astounding catch in the gully by Lachlan Matthias. The ball flashed at great speed, wide and low to his left, but he somehow manoeuvred his hands underneath it with blinding legerdemain – as good a catch as you will see at this age level or, indeed, a couple of years above. [It reminded this ancient wight of Richie Benaud’s catch of Colin Cowdrey off Alan Davidson’s bowling at the Oval in 1956].

As first change, Shan Jayawadhana (3/5) captured three wickets in his first over. His second ball flew fast and high off the shoulder of the bat to Captain Sid at first slip; it would have taxed a man several inches taller than Sid, but he launched himself into space and brought off a spectacular one-handed catch of similar calibre to Lachlan’s. Stirring stuff!

At the other end James ridgewell (1/8) bowled at lesser pace, but he maintained a metronomic line and length, and realigned the stumps of another unfortunate batsman. rajagopal (2/9) replaced Jayawadhana with well-flighted off-breaks and captured two more scalps, the second with

From the Counselling Team

Study HintsThe exam period is a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Stress can be positive, helping you to stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be unhelpful, it can make you feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy.

It’s important to try and keep things in perspective and find ways of reducing stress if things seem to be getting on top of you. This section gives you some suggestions of things you can do to maximise your study time and help you learn better.

Study areaHaving a good study area can make a huge difference to how well you learn. Study in a well-lit, quiet area, away from noises and people in the house. If this is impossible, it might be better to study at the library. Make sure your desk is tidy and organised - it means you can concentrate on studying and learning, not trying to find information.

Find out about the examFind out what format the exam will take i.e. Are the questions in essay, short answer or multiple choice

format? Is the exam open book or closed book? Knowing how the exam is marked and what proportion of your total mark it’s worth might also be helpful.

To do listsMake a to-do list before each study session. Breaking tasks down into small, manageable tasks will make it less overwhelming. Cross them off as you go.

Past exam papersAsk your teacher for past exam papers. They can be a useful insight into what your exam will be like and can also provide a guide for what you know and the areas in which you need help. If possible, practice some under exam conditions and get your teacher to mark them.

Study groupsForming a studying group can be a helpful way to revise your notes and work through past exam questions (it can also help you feel supported, keep you motivated and focused). If you have questions about your work, a study group may be a good place to have them answered. Ask your teacher if they know of anyone else interested in studying with other people.

Switch off phone, Facebook, Twitter, email!If you find that you are being distracted by the phone or emails, it might help to put the answering machine on or get others in the house to take messages for a while. You can always ring people back later.

WallpaperWrite down key concepts you have to learn on small sheets of paper followed by examples of how they are used. Post these sheets around your house, e.g. - your bed, on the toilet door, in front of the CD collection. It helps with remembering things like equations, quotes and foreign languages.

Ask questions of your teachers or tutorYour teacher or tutor can help if you are having trouble developing a study routine or need help with understanding subjects or a particular topic. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re a failure or stupid - it’s smart to tap into their experience and knowledge to help you perform better. Keep going back to them if you’re still unsure or you have more questions. It’s their job to be available for you.

Know your preferred learning styleSome people work better using text-based memory tools, like acronyms (e.g. rOYGBIV - colours of the rainbow; acrostics, E.g. Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit). Other people find more visual tools more useful, e.g. mind maps or tree diagrams.

Take regular breaksGetting up, moving around and away from your desk at least every 50 minutes for 10 minutes makes you concentrate and learn better.

Revise and learn (don’t just re-read)Sometimes reading through notes doesn’t result in learning or understanding. Include the following in revising each topic:

• vocabulary, technical terms, definitions • summaries of points • formulae, rules, diagrams, charts • ability to understand relationships.

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Ms Jane GaynorFrom the Counselling Team

the assistance of another stunning catch by Matthias, fielding at point this time. One could not help feeling rather sorry for these batsmen!

Dillon Barker (0/13) was perhaps the fastest of our bowlers, but he delivered many balls that were short and wide. It is those that are full and straight that generally take wickets. Matthias (1/9) bowled quite well, despite his habit of over-stepping the line; on one occasion Strange took a handsome catch at point off one such no-ball. Liam Galanti (1/5) also bowled well, albeit from the bowling crease, rather than the popping crease; Strange held another catch nonchalantly above his head – this time the delivery was legitimate.

Westminster plummeted to 8 for 45. We let them off the hook somewhat, as their ninth-wicket partnership accumulated 29 runs, by far the highest stand of the innings. Nevertheless, to dismiss them for 77 was a creditable achievement, because their team comprised several distinctly good batsmen, three of whom were only removed by wizard catches. Most of the ground fielding was sound, except for the backing-up – or lack of it - that cost us a few runs. Apart from those already mentioned, Sam Chapman and Salomon were noteworthy in the field. The wicket-keeper, Harrison Webb, a bouncy little man with a positive attitude, did good work behind the stumps, although we have a few technical aspects to work on. We generously bequeathed Westminster 17 sundries: later, Westminster were less profligate (9).

CBC had a minimum of 24 overs to bat: they actually batted for 25. The message was: entrench yourselves and bat long. The first 8 overs ran smoothly: Webb and rajagopal looked an accomplished opening pair and ran eagerly between wickets. They reached 22 and then, in a trice, they perished together, the former playing too early and spooning a catch to cover, and the latter being strangled down the leg-side.

Suddenly we were becalmed: in 12 overs we scored 10 runs, and three more wickets fell in a flurry. Matthias who looked safer than last week, essayed a single that was not there; Jayawadhana top-edged to square-leg; and Ridgewell played a shot that he will choose to forget! These disasters left us on 5/27, with a mountain to climb.

Would Chapman come in to stop the rot? Not yet. The captain had another idea: he projected Dillon Barker into the line of battle to break the impasse, together with Darcy Salomon, and these two produced a sixth wicket partnership of 42. Barker gave himself an over or so to sight the ball, and then … crash, bang, wallop! Twice he cleared the distant boundary and five more times he penetrated it. He targeted especially an off-spinner and a purveyor of leg-breaks and googlies who dispatched the ball high into the heavens before it descended. His was a valuable innings – it may prove to be a crucial one - but we must work on his running between wickets: sadly, this accounted for Salomon who had held up an end gallantly after the plethora of wickets had tumbled.

Then came Chapman and we knew that we could breathe again …

At the close, Barker was 39 not out (off 33 balls), Chapman 0 not out, and the team was 71 for 6, 7 runs short of victory.

Mr Lingard GouldingCoach

Year 7 (Prep A) CricketSacred Heart 5/291 (50 overs) Stumps on day 1

We had heard rumours and reports about how strong Sacred Heart were, something we witnessed first-hand on Saturday. Playing on a benign hard wicket, which gave little assistance to the bowlers and with short boundaries, the runs flowed freely for most of the morning.

Frederick Oliver started us off with a maiden and was the pick of the bowlers early in the day. Sacred Heart were patient in their batting, defending anything full and on the stumps, but punished us when we dropped the ball in short or gave them any width. A sharp chance went down early at slip, but otherwise there weren’t many wicket opportunities to speak of. The scorers were kept busy as we weren’t able to put any real pressure on the batsmen as we lacked a

consistent line and length.

The run rate slowed through the middle overs with the fall of three wickets and a retirement. Jack Bastian got one to snick the edge of the bat and Will Mariuz, who had a good day with the gloves, took the catch. Austin Lovell bowled a tight line and was rewarded with an LBW and figures of 1/3 from his first spell of three overs. Johnny Frisina also caught a batsman leg before, with a delivery that skidded on and stayed low.

The run rate then increased with square leg and point boundaries peppered, a sure sign the length was too short. This forced some fieldsmen back on the boundary and gave the batsmen easy singles. Sacred Heart’s running between the wickets was certainly impressive for the entire morning, with strong backing up by the non-striker and no hesitation in taking the quick singles.

The final two wickets fell to a Mitchell Vonthoff off-cutter getting through the gate to clean bowl the batsman, and an impressive direct hit run out from Austin with only one and a half stumps to aim at when fielding at backward square leg.

Sacred Heart finished off their innings with a flurry of boundaries--not helped by two fairly regulation catches put down--to set an imposing target of nearly a run a ball. Day two will be an exciting opportunity for our batsmen to challenge themselves against a quality bowling attack.

Mr Thomas McLeanCoach

TennIS

Middle B TennisCBC 12 defeated Blackfriars School 0

The Middle B Team put in its best performance of the season, by taking a 12-0 straight rubbers/sets victory with outstanding efforts by all players against Blackfriars Priory School (BPS) at the Greenacres Courts. CBC Middle Bs were one player down, and BPS Middle Bs kindly said they would allow us to play an extra doubles and singles for one of our players. Luke Teakle played singles twice and George Moutzouris played two doubles; a very sporting gesture that was commented upon very positively by all of the members of the Middle B Team.

Daniel Aplin and Luke Teakle are a great team, and work the court well together; they won their doubles 6-1. Brandon Shunmugam and George Moutzouris won their doubles very convincingly 6-0. The 3nd Doubles of Adam Skondoras and Lachlan Jarvis won (6-1). The 4th doubles of Matthew Dell’ Orso and George Moutzouris won their match (6-4).

The singles matches saw 1st singles player Daniel Aplin continue with his current “2013 winning streak” with an impressive (6-1) win; Brandon Shunmugam battled in a highly skilled game to win the 2nd singles match (6-3). Luke Teakle won the 3rd singles match (6-3), and (6-1) in his match against the 8th singles player. The 4th singles rubber went to George Moutzouris (6-2). Adam Skondras battled well and won easily (6-2) in the 5th singles rubber. Lachlan Jarvis was involved in an epic 6th singles match eventually winning (7-6) and the tie break score was (7-5). Matthew Dell’ Orso won his 7th singles match (6-2).

Mr Greg KurtzerTennis Coach

VolleYBall

Year 9A VolleyballSt Pauls 2 sets defeated CBC 0

The boys put in a good effort but St Paul’s were too strong on the day. Time allowed for a third set with CBC winning 25 points to 14.

Best Players: riley Atkinson and Charlie Pickford

Ms Jane GaynorCoach

Year 9B VolleyballCBC 2 defeated Pedare College 1

A long trip to Pedare this week but, thanks to Mr Buttfield, we got to travel on a Party Bus! This suited the spirited team well, with music turned up LOUD on the way back, enhancing the celebrations of another win.

As far as the game went, the boys demonstrated good control of the ball, despite still making some sloppy errors. At times, lack of communication again led to confusion and subsequent loss of points. Similar to last week, CBC had a significant advantage throughout the 3rd set, but allowed Pedare to win 17-15. Nonetheless, a 2-1 victory and another great game.

Mrs Lucyna ZwolskiCoach

WaTer polo

Senior Water PoloSt Peter’s 9 defeated CBC 2

Goal Scorers: Tyson Sarunic, Isaac Giannetta

Our boys put up an excellent effort against a strong St Peter’s team. We matched them very well for three quarters. A four goal to nil third quarter was our only real downfall in this match. Again we had many players out this week and four boys from the junior team backed up and played a second game. Cooper Lienert was outstanding as our central defender and Jake Hardie played his best defensive game for the season. Andrew nguyen made many fine saves as goalie and Luke Wolianskyj produced his best effort since starting water polo - his endeavour was outstanding. nathan Ha played in his debut match and he battled hard throughout the game and we welcome him into the team. Lachlan Starr and Tyson Sarunic controlled the midfield for long periods in the match and worked very hard to bring all of our players into the match. The Giannetta brothers made some outstanding moves to counter the physical attention they received from the strong Saints boys. It is a pleasure to be involved with these boys who display strong character every week competing against boys whose main sport is water polo. Our CBC boys always fight extremely hard. Well done to the entire squad.

Mr Rick MackerethCoach

Year 8 Water PoloPembroke 8 defeated CBC 5

Goal Scorers: Isaac Giannetta 2, Laurence Giannetta 2, Jake Hardie 1

This was a fantastic game that was action packed and exciting to watch. Hayden Clarke and Henry Barker played excellent roles as our goal keepers and Cooper Lienert was our best player in the key defender role. It was Cooper’s best game of water polo. The boys fought out the game till the end highlighted by the fact that we had no reserves and Pembroke had two very strong teams that swapped at each quarter. Our boys were out on their feet at the end of the game but were happy that they had put up an excellent effort to compete against a highly skilled opposition. Thanks to the Senior boys who coached the team and offered some great ideas throughout the game. Their encouragement and advice to the younger players was uplifting.

Coaches: Andrew nguyen, Tyson Sarunic and Luke Wolianskyj

Mr Rick MackerethTeam Manager