CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 3

College Newsletter Week 5 Term 3 Friday 22 August 2014

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen

CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 5 Term 3

From the PrincipalFather Tony and I have just returned

from visiting one of our CBC Fremantle

families. Hopefully we have left the family

in a better place than when we arrived,

and for that Father Tony should probably

take the lion’s share of the credit. What

struck me on my way back to the College

is the surprise that the family feels about

the gesture; they almost felt apologetic

we have been inconvenienced. The truth

is that it is an honour to support any

member of our community when they

are in need, and that is a feeling I believe

is shared by all members of the CBC

Community.

Community is defined as a social unit

of any size that shares common values.

A faith community takes that definition

one step further, and includes religion

as one of the common elements. One

of the strengths of CBC Fremantle,

acknowledged in many forums, is its

sense of community. At enrolment

interviews, the context of that strength

is, “What can the CBC community offer

my son?” This is entirely appropriate, but

fails to address an extremely important

feature of a healthy community. In

healthy communities there is a great deal

more giving than receiving, which is why

the response is overwhelming when a

member of our community is need of

assistance.

One of the attributes we seek to develop

in the CBC gentleman is that he is selfless

by nature and able to form positive,

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Front page: Nicholas Page from CBC playing

against Mazenod College for the Oblate Cup.

For the full story and more photos, visit the

College Newsroom.

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mutually beneficial relationships. In

today’s secular first world, where all kinds

of people suffer ailments based around

what they haven’t got, rather than what

they are blessed to have, this concept can

be quite foreign. My children have grown

up in a world of instant gratification,

where reality TV is all about what I can

get out of this situation, and where

people have become famous simply

by being famous, not for any positive

contribution they make to society. It is a

counter-cultural message that a young

person’s first thought should be about

someone else, and yet I know it is a

message most parents agree with.

The value of our faith community is that

each week, we relive the ultimate self-

sacrifice. The Eucharist reminds us of the

value placed on the service of, and for,

others. It is a message that is repeated

throughout your son’s time at our

College, and is celebrated publicly and

privately whenever it occurs.

In the space of a week, I have witnessed it

each day. Boys calling for the intentions of

others before prayer; boys volunteering

at short notice to help with a service

opportunity; boys offering support to new

students, or students who are struggling;

staff covering for their colleagues; staff

giving up their own time to support

students in every aspect of the College;

specialist staff from other schools

spending the weekend with members

of our community who are in need; the

unbelievable generosity in response

to this week’s House Fundraiser; the

members of the College Board taking a

day from their busy work lives to attend

an all-day Board meeting on Monday

– I could go on and on.

Our community is strong, and when

we are in need, it will nourish us. But

the true strength of our community is

that it is made up of many, many givers,

and the spirit of service, and quality of

relationships underpin that strength.

Selflessness is a rare attribute these days.

I am blessed to be part of a community

where it is so freely found.

Mr Domenic Burgio

Principal

“One of the attributes we seek to develop in the CBC gentleman is that he is selfless by nature and able to form positive, mutually beneficial relationships.”

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

Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.

In the Newsroom this week

13 August 2014

Year 7 artists win first prize

A group of budding artists in Year 7 at CBC Fremantle

have scooped first prize in the Angelico Art Exhibition’s

two dimensional category for Years 7 to 10.

Read more...

14 August 2014

A recipe for tomorrow’s gentlemen

An evening devoted to preparing and serving a special

meal for the ladies at CBC Fremantle was the mission

of Mr Domenic Burgio’s Rite Journey class, and the

boys excelled at the challenge.

Read more...

20 August 2014

Oblate Cup returns to CBC

CBC Fremantle returned home with the Oblate

Cup after a day of high energy competition against

Mazenod College.

Read more...

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CalendarWeek 6 Term 3 2014

Monday 25 AugustNo classes

Wednesday 27 AugustYear 11 Integrated Science excursion – Chem CentreYear 12 AIT ITC excursionYear 10 Retreat Day

Thursday 28 AugustMass 8.15am (Samson 1, 2, 3 & 4)Year 12 Biology camp

Friday 29 AugustYear 12 Biology campViPA Festival

Put these dates in your diary...

Friday 5 SeptemberFathers’ Day breakfast

Friday 12 SeptemberOld Boys’ Class of 1994 20 Year Reunion

Saturday 13 SeptemberOld Boys’ Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion

Thursday 18 SeptemberOld Boys’ Over 60s Morning Tea

Canteen

Can you spare a few hours on one day? Please consider volunteering in the ‘world’s

greatest canteen’. Please call Jenny or Karen in the Canteen on 9430 2046 for more

information.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

The uniform shop is open every Wednesday from 8.30am to 4.00pm. No appointment is

necessary.

College InformationImportant notice regarding student absences from the College

Student Services require student absences to be notified by 9.00am by either emailing

absentee@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or telephoning 9430 2007.

Mrs Jennifer Giancaspro is Secretary of Student Services and can be contacted at

students@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au. Mrs Violet Gohr is no longer working at CBC

Fremantle and any emails sent to her direct address will not be received by CBC.

Please ensure you use the correct address when contacting the College.

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Oblate Cup returns

CBC Fremantle returned home with the

Oblate Cup after a day of high energy

competition against Mazenod College.

Last year, CBC relinquished the Cup after

six successive years of victory, and the

boys were keen to win it back.

The Oblate Cup is an annual competition

that has been bringing together CBC

Fremantle and Mazenod College since

2008 in an active appreciation of the

involvement of the Oblates of Mary

Immaculate with both Colleges.

CBC’s Parish Priest and Oblate priest,

Father Tony Maher, watched the games

with interest, and spoke to each of the

year groups during the day about the

similarity between the two Colleges.

The competition involves boys from

Year 7 through to Year 12 participating

in soccer, hockey, basketball, football and

rugby games, with points going towards

a shield in each sport named after Oblate

Priests associated with both Colleges.

The Oblate Cup is awarded to the College

which has won the most shields overall.

Above: Father Tony addresses the boys

at the Oblate Cup – for more photos and full

results visit the Newsroom

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Week 6 Term 3Team Day / Time Venue

Year 8 Rugby Wednesday 2.30pm John XXIII College

Sport Fixtures

Oblate Cup

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CBC Fremantle invites all dadsto a BreakFast to CeleBrate

at CBC Fremantleon 5 septemBer at 6.45am

Join us for a deliciousbreakfast burger and coffeein the Cloisters before work

rsvp by 1 september is essential for catering purposes

www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au click on events in Quick links

Father’s Day

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen

ViSUAL AND PERFORMiNG ARTSFRiDAY 29 AUGUST 2014 7:30PM FREMANTLE TOWN HALLADULT $15 | CHILD/CONC $10 | FAMILY $45TiX AT DOOR | iNCLUDES SUPPER, TEA AND COFFEECBC JAZZ ORCHESTRA | ENSEMBLES | SOLOiSTS

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ViSUAL AND PERFORMiNG ARTSFRiDAY 29 AUGUST 2014 7:30PM FREMANTLE TOWN HALLADULT $15 | CHILD/CONC $10 | FAMILY $45TiX AT DOOR | iNCLUDES SUPPER, TEA AND COFFEECBC JAZZ ORCHESTRA | ENSEMBLES | SOLOiSTS

OLD BOYS BAND | DRAMA | ViSUAL ART WORKS

ViPA

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10 and 20 Year Reunions

Back to CBCThe Old Boys’ Association invites the Classes of 1994 and 2004 to return

to CBC Fremantle for a reunion sundowner.

Class of 1994 20 Year ReunionFriday 12 September

Class of 2004 10 Year ReunionSaturday 13 September

All reunions are from 6pm to 8pm at CBC Fremantle. Join in on a College Tour from 5.30pm,

followed by drinks and cocktail food at 6pm in the Arts Learning Area.

The evening is compliments of your OBA but RSVP is essential for

catering purposes.

Please contact events@cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au or

telephone 9430 2001 for further information, or visit

www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au to secure your ticket back to CBC.

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Community Notices

La Salle College 2014 Hall of Excellence and 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala Dinner

Tickets are now on sale for La Salle College’s 2014 Hall of Excellence and 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala Dinner to be held at La

Salle College on Friday 12 September.

Tickets are $65 each (Alumni members $60) and includes buffet dinner and drinks. Tickets are limited. To purchase your tickets, please

contact the La Salle College Administration Office on 9274 6266 or email communityrelations@lasalle.wa.edu.au for more information.

THE 25th Catholic Arts Annual Performing Arts Festival Concert

A most enjoyable evening showcasing students from Catholic schools and colleges who have excelled in the field of performing art.

To be held at Perth Concert Hall, St George’s Terrace, on Monday 15 September commencing at 7.00pm.

Bookings through TICKETEK, phone 132 849.

Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association Quiz Night Fundraiser

Saturday 25 October, costs $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight. All funds raised go to the Metabolic Dietary Disorders Association

(www.MDDA.org.au), a self help group that supports people affected by rare genetic metabolic disorders. To purchase tickets please

email contera.maria@gmail.com or phone David on 0419 006 365.

Academic Task Force

Final WACE Exam Boost and Revision Programme – six hour programme available 6 and 7 September, 13 and 14 September, 20 and

21 September. Ten hour programme available Weeks 1 and 2 of the school holidays. High quality teaching in small group classes with

specialist WACE teachers. Various subjects and times. Enrol online at www.academictaskforce.com.au. Or enrol online to attend UWA at

www.academicassociates.com.au. Call 9314 9500 or email learn@academictaskforce.com for further information.

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