CBC acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.

Dear Parents and Caregivers

It is with a deep sense of accomplishment and pride that I write this final newsletter for 2017.

Pope Francis said: Do not bury your talents. The gift that God has given to you. Do not be afraid to dream great things. I give thanks to God for our staff, students and community who have dared to dream. I give thanks to all who did not bury their talents but flourished in the discovery of new talents.

I remain humbled by the way our students embrace the College Vision and Mission, through their CBC education. In 2017 we provided high quality, equitable and inclusive education. If our aim was to engage, liberate and transform our students- then we richly succeeded. We are not perfect 2018 demands of us to continue to improve College culture, academic outcomes, student safety and engagement. The College Board and Executive have already begun setting benchmarks to measure success against improvement in these key strategic areas.

Catholic Education SA recently announced an emerging theme for Catholic schools of leading, learning and living, which resonates with CBC’s 2020 Strategic Plan where a CBC education provides the culture to lead, dream and advocate for justice and peace in our changing world.

As 2017 draws to a close I resonate the words of St Paul’s letter to the Philippians: I thank my God each time I think of you and when I think of you I pray with joy.

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I give thanks to God for our departing students and especially our Year 12 cohort who will celebrate their Graduation Dinner at the Entertainment Centre on Thursday 7 December. Our students have brought us much joy and happiness this year.

Sadly we also say farewell to a number of staff who depart CBC in 2017. Whilst 2018 will bring many new faces on the staff of CBC we say farewell to our staff and congratulate them on their new positions nationally.

• Deputy Shaun Clarke and wife Executive Director Early Years Caroline Clarke who have provided a combined service of 25 years. Congratulations to Shaun who is moving to a principal position at EREA school Ignatius Park and to Caroline who is working as consultant in the Townsville Catholic Education office.

• Mrs Gai Kingham who has provided 17 years of outstanding service as an Education Support Officer managing the student intervention programs in the Junior Campus. Gai is moving interstate with her family and we wish her every blessing:

• Mrs Sandra Mason (8 Years) , Mr Vincent Rignanese (6 Years) , Mr Thomas McLean (6 Years) , Mr Shane Meegan (4 Years) and Ms Ciara Costello (4 Years) move to new schools in 2018.

• The following staff who were on contract end their contract in 2017: Ms Tina Philips, Mrs Mary Renshaw, Mr Tim Duffield, Mrs Lisa Schutz, Mrs Nhi Trinh, Mrs Sonia MacKay and Mr Nazarin Iaconis.

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• We also wish Mr Peter Donnelly and Mrs Vivien London best wishes for their Long Service Leave in Term 1 2018.

Year 6 Graduation

Our Year 6 students celebrated their Graduation with a beautiful ceremony involving an candle lit entrance procession, liturgy, Speech by Year 6 student Paul Mazzone, dance, video montage and resounding rendition of the school song. I congratulate our Year 6 cohort and their homeroom teachers Mrs Buchanan, Messer’s Cook and Duffield and all staff who assisted with providing a truly memorable conclusion to student’s life at the Junior Campus.

Year 10 Christian Service Learning (CSL)

Our Year 10 cohort are currently engaged in CSL and working in primary schools across Adelaide. Some students are involved in a service activity at Henley Beach. Students are working with staff to clean up our beaches. City of Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans has posted a photo of our boys engaged in the clean-up on her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayorAngelaEvans/photos. I thank Dr Rachele Tullio Assistant Principal Faith and Identity for her hard work and conceptualisation of the exciting and new 2017 CSL program.

Transition Days

Our 2018 Reception students enjoyed their fourth and final come and try day at the Junior Campus on Tuesday. It has been a joy to meet the parents and children who are warmly welcomed into our community. A Year 11-12 transition day was also held on Thursday and Friday this week to prepare students for the joy, rigor and discipline of study ahead.

Spring Concert

Congratulations to staff and students who participated in the Annual Spring concert. Our students under the direction of Mr and Mrs Buckley, Mrs Woehle and Mrs Schulz (and assisted by our instrumental teachers) provided a showcase of ensembles and solo performers who performed a wide genre of music with amazing talent.

The Centre of Innovation and Learning due for completion in 2019 will provide the Music department with a new performing arts centre to further support Music at the College.

Christmas Concert

The Junior Campus Christmas Concert in 2017 will be in the Senior Campus College Gymnasium on Friday 1 Dec, from 1 – 3pm. Parents, grandparents and friends are most welcome.

Vietnam Pilgrims

Our College Vietnam returned safely to Adelaide after almost three weeks of service to children in the Phu My Orphanage of Vietnam. This joint initiative with St Mary’s College provides staff and students from our two Colleges to live the Gospel values of love in action.

CBC engaged in two pilgrimages this year, Vietnam and the Philippines. We also supported Hutt Street Homeless, Red Cross Australia, EREA Build the Bridge Refugee program, Edmund Rice Foundation, Cancer Council and a host of other charities.

Both CBC and Edmund Rice Education Australia strives to offer a liberating education, based on a Gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community, committed to justice and solidarity. The EREA website clearly articulates that: These touchstones provide the foundation for Edmund Rice schools to educate for justice and peace, and offer hope to a world where the dignity of humanity and the integrity of creation is often diminished. An holistic approach to justice and peace education includes an integration of head, heart, hands and feet.

Old Collegian News – Andrew McPherson

Congratulations to 2016 Year 12 student Andrew McPherson who was picked in the recent AFL draft to play for the Adelaide Crows in 2018. This is an outstanding effort that has made both the McPherson family and his CBC family immensely proud.

Community Children’s Centre

There is much excitement at the Children’s Centre as we move into the final weeks of 2017. The staff and children are looking forward to Photo Day on Thursday 7th December. On Friday 8th the Children’s Christmas party will be held at Helicopter Park in North Adelaide. Finally a musical performance called Jack and Molly will be occurring on Wednesday 13th.

Parents and Friends

Last Wednesday our Parents and Friends held their annual AGM. The occasion provided an opportunity to farewell both Margaret Salagaris and Kirsty Morbidelli who have served P and F for almost ten years. The 2018 newly elected P&F committee includes:

President Anna Ruggiero

Vice President Maria Cocca

Treasurer Zok Stefanovic

Secretary Jane Sage

Committee Members

Tanya MarinAnne-Marie SindleyJason HighmanPoppy MaioKaren BeasleyMaria Falco-GuiderLeanne Knuplez

Centre of Innovation and Learning

Work has begun on the new Centre of Innovation and Learning. I provided the following information via our electronic media last week:

The CBC Project Management Team in collaboration with College architects Swanbury Penglase have signed a letter of intent with Mossop Builders to commence demolition work. The Board and I are pleased to once again

collaborate with professional partners who know our College well and have worked with distinction on past building projects which include the Junior Campus development. Early works have commenced with asbestos removal scheduled from the 9th of December to be followed by the demolition of the Bourke Building. Asbestos removal has been scheduled a day after all students depart CBC for 2017 on Friday 8 December at 12.30pm. The preliminary work will involve the removal of asbestos from Hurley and Administration from Saturday 9 December till Sunday 17 December inclusive.

• No Students / Children or visitors (without the approval of Property Manager Mr Graham Brink) are permitted ANYWHERE on the Senior Campus during asbestos removal.

• Staff have limited access to the College and have been notified of safety directives.

• Air monitoring and all SafeWork permit requirements will be in place for the duration of works (Managed by Mossop Construction & Interiors)

I thank you for your cooperation and will keep you informed on progress as information comes to hand

2018 Arrangements

Please note all year levels return to CBC on Monday 29 January at 8.30am for an 8.40am start. Students are to be dressed in summer uniform. Please abide by the hair policy as students wearing hair in buns or with extremely short sides may be asked to return home. Please read the College dress and grooming expectations which are clearly set out on the 2017 College diary pp 26-40.

Christmas Message

Sunday, 3 December, 2017 marks the start of the holy season of Advent. This is a beautiful moment in the life of the Church and our lives as we prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas. Advent reminds us to prepare for the true meaning of Christmas which can often be forgotten in this busy lead-up period of Christmas parties, Christmas shopping and the general frenetic pace of daily life. This Christmas let us remember that the birth of Christ symbolises love and peace in a world often bereft of these qualities.

My blessings and best wishes for the Christmas season.

Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal

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There Is a Season for Everything

The late Pope, John Paul II, declared Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, ‘Blessed’ on October 6, 1996. In his reflection on the life of Edmund Rice Pope John Paul II spoke of his success as a businessperson in Waterford but always continued to live out the works of mercy towards the poor around him in the city. His life changed dramatically with the birth of a disabled daughter and the death of his wife, Mary. Pope John Paul stated, ‘Thus began the long journey to discover God’s plan for him’.

Edmund Rice did not know where the journey would take him but knew in his heart he needed to ‘Cast all his cares into the arms of Divine Providence’. Through prayer, his devotion to education, his commitment to those on the margins and the inspiration of the Jesus story, he put his trust in God and eventually formed his little band of followers into a religious brotherhood, the Gentlemen of the Presentation, following the rule of the Presentation Sisters, adapted for a men’s congregation. This later became the congregation of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers.

Denis McLaughlin in his book ‘The Price of Freedom’ stated that Edmund Rice education is based today on the spirit or charism of its founder. He used primary sources such as Bible annotations, private letters, Rules for the Brothers and historical transcripts and found that three characteristics are depicted in Edmund Rice schools, to what has later become known as ‘Ricean’ education. The first is a radical faith in the divine presence in his own life; the second, a profound sense of the dignity of every human person; and, the third, a heightened sensitivity to the poor and marginalised. These experiences were not only nourished sacramentally by him or part of his school mission. In fact, they were reflected through his relationships and his educational philosophy to ensure the boy’s that were taught in classrooms had a strong commitment to education, the presence of God

in their life and a sense of social justice to those on the margins and liberation of all people. It is through these beliefs that our College values of Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion were established. Blessed Edmund Rice died in 1844 and never got to realise the wonderful legacy he has left in over 250 schools today that live the same charism, whether this be in Africa, Ireland, South America, India or Australia. He has always been a man of his times to challenge society and ensuring students always open their heart to the poor.

In 2014, I was fortunate to attend the General Chapter of the Christian Brothers in Nairobi, Kenya. The then congregational leader Br. Philip Pinto cfc stated: ‘The Chapter calls us all to “Brotherhood” this is a special calling to a unique way of being Christian. It is a relational term that avoids any sense of hierarchy or privilege. We are called to be brothers to each other, and therefore equally deserving of support and affection and equally challenged to offer the same support and affection. Hidden in the word “brother” is the word “other”, indicating that the call to brotherhood is a call to reach out to the other in a way that is life giving for the giver and the receiver.’ Christian Brothers College may not have any brothers on the staff anymore, but the sense of ‘brotherhood’ today is as strong as ever and the realisation within our College community we all have a commitment to advocate for those who are marginalised and excluded in our society. This commitment to those on the margins is reinforced through our EREA Touchstones.

Paul Young in 1984 released a song entitled ‘Everything Must Change’. In the song it stated:

And like a dream, a life, a reason,

everything must change. Everything, everything must change

And like a world, this earth and seasons, everything must change.

Although change is part of our life, it is through change that we grow as human beings. We all experience changes all the time such as the changes in seasons and the variations from day to night. However, we also have the constants in our life every day, knowing that the sun will rise and set each day and the cyclic nature of the seasons from summer to winter back to summer that allow us to be flexible and open. This is my last newsletter article for Christian Brothers College. Although I leave the college with mixed feelings after attending the college as a student, my sons attending the college and being part of a wonderful community over the last 19 years. I leave confidently knowing the charism of Blessed

Edmund Rice is alive and well at CBC. It is this constant that makes CBC such a wonderful educational community.

I have been blessed to be appointed as Principal of an EREA school in Townsville that allows me to live the spirit of Edmund Rice in a new community. However, I am grateful to the College community who have ensured CBC lives authentically our College values. During my time at the college I have been nourished by an inspirational community who were totally dedicated to the mission and vision of the college. This included the Christian Brothers, parents, P&F, Rowing Auxiliary, staff and students. I have been associated with over 4,000 students during my time at the college and I am always heartened when I meet students in the street that reflect so fondly on their time at CBC and how it has shaped them into men that want to make a difference in the world.

I leave CBC with excitement on the next phase of the journey with the building of the new innovation centre that will focus on STEAM and the educational needs of students in the 21st Century. Although change is necessary, I believe CBC will continue to be a place where ‘Ricean’ education will continue to grow and produce men who will be proud of the school and ‘brothers’ to each other. This is a gift passed onto us by Blessed Edmund Rice and needs to be a constant within all aspects of our college.

Thank you to all people I have interacted with throughout the years. The success of any school is about building strong relationships within the whole College community and I believe this is a strength in our school. I take with me wonderful memories and thoughts and know that I will always be a ‘purple and white’ boy. May you have a restful and Holy Christmas and may God’s Blessing be with you all through this holiday season and in 2018.

The light of the Christmas star to youThe warmth of a home and hearth to youThe cheer and good will of friends to youThe hope of a childlike heart to youThe joy of a thousand angels to youThe love of the Son andGod’s peace to you

(Irish Christmas Blessing)

Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal

From the Deputy Principal

OSHC Christmas Closure

The CBC OSHC close for the Christmas break after

Friday 22 December 2017 and reopening

Monday 8 January 2018

Year 9 Retreat at the Adelaide Sailing Club

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Executive Director Early Years Learning

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

In writing my last editorial, I reflect upon the words of Brother Phillip Pinto cfc;

‘The difference between a stranger and a friend is in the story, as it is in the sharing of story that we find the connection.’

I have loved the opportunity of sharing story and entering deeply into relationship with you all. It is always a privilege to lead an educational community, having the opportunity to shape young lives, entrusting each other in this partnership, which nurtures and grows beautiful young souls. I am exceptionally proud of what we have achieve in our time together and encourage you on my departure to continue to embrace life, learning and the charism of ‘Blessed Edmund Rice’.

At the Year 6 Graduation, I characterized change and the process of transition in the following way, suggesting that we all need to remain open, to ride the wave of change and leverage its energy. For us all, we are standing at the edge of a new era, a new time, which is calling us to be pioneers, to charter new waters to explore new concepts, to discover, innovate and create. To view ourselves as new age explorers and like Christopher Columbus in 1692 understand that;

‘You cannot discover new lands without having the courage, to take the journey and lose sight of the shore’

It is important however, for us all, as we venture in life, that we not only remain courageous and open to change but as followers of ‘Blessed Edmund Rice’ that we take our moral compass with us, ensuring we walk and lead from our heart, with love and compassion.

Nelson Mandela reminded us of our role within humanity writing,

‘Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.’

As community let us always be the voice of those marginalised within society and where it presents be advocates for justice and peace.

As the school year draws a close and we begin to plan for 2018, we prepare for a time of change, inclusive of new leadership within the Junior Campus and the replacement of a number of highly valued staff. On behalf of the community, I wish to formally recognise and thank the following staff, Mrs Nicola Brennan for outstanding leadership over the past four years. Nicola is a wonderful educational and faith leader who resonates integrity in all that she does. Her impact on life and learning within the Junior Campus has resulted in improved learning outcomes and the development of a deep sense of inclusive community where all everyone feels welcomed. It has been a privilege to have shared this journey with her and learn from her both professionally and personally. I also wish to acknowledge staff who will leave at the end of the 2017 school year; Mr Vincent Rignanese, Ms. Ciara Costello, Ms Lisa Schulz, Ms Nhu Trinh, Mr Timothy Duffield and Mrs Gai Kingham, for their dedication, leadership and professionalism within community. For some the journey has seen them within community for an extended period of time and for others it has been shorter, no matter the length of time, there is no question of their God given presence and the fact that they have individually and collectively touched many lives.

Let this time not be a time of sadness within community, but rather a time of gratitude and new beginnings. A time to move on, to continue to share story and build new connections, to meet new challenges, to grow in new and exciting ways and to gain new understandings.

To our Year 6 students, as you prepare to transition to the senior campus, we are and always will be so exceptionally proud of each one of you. We witness your gifts and talents each day, in the way you lead the Junior Campus and love and nurture each other and your ‘little brothers’ to be awesome, to believe in themselves, to take risk and grow. You are awesome ‘brothers’, learners, sportsman, musician, artists, creators and problem solvers, but what impresses me most is you are amazing leaders of faith.

The world is sincerely blessed to receive you, as the leaders of tomorrow, as brother to humanity, as your leadership is not a leadership driven through ego but through love and compassion, and its positive impact is felt every day within community.

Pope Francis encourages us to be confident and courageous, embracing our God given gift to dream of great thing.

‘Do not bury our talents. The gift that God has given us, but to use them unselfishly and dream of great things!

In closing I would like to share Junior Campus Leader – Paul Mazzone’s 2017 – Graduation Speech, as I feel it is a beautiful reflection of our commitment to learning and faith formation within community through the eyes of a student who has felt deeply, loved, accepted and nurtured through his presence within an Edmund Rice community.

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2017 Year 6 Graduation Speech

Good evening Mr Mifsud, Mr Clarke, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Brennan, teachers, Year 6s and our beloved parents, grandparents and caregivers. My name is Paul Mazzone and as the Junior Campus Leader of 2017, I’m honoured to share with you tonight, my reflections on the year of 2017 on behalf of myself and my Year 6 brothers.

This past year holds special significance for us as it marks the end of our time at the CBC Junior Campus where we’ve been ‘magically’ transformed from young boys to young men of the purple & white, ready for the next chapter of our lives which will take place, here at the Senior Campus.

Throughout the year, the spiritual growth of the Year 6 boys has been fostered through various religious activities such as school masses, liturgy, a day – long retreat to the monastery and simply just Morning Prayer and meditation. These activities have helped us become closer to God and Jesus Christ and deepened our Faith.

We are proud of the fundraising events we have helped organised and participated in throughout the year such as:

• The Hutt Street Centre’s ‘Walk a Mile in my Boots’ (For the homeless)

• The Fun Run for The Women’s & Children’s Team Kids and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

• The Fun Day for Catholic Charities and

• The Coin Trail.

All money raised has gone to very good causes and will support people who are not as fortunate as we are. Our involvement in these events has helped foster our commitment to Community and Compassion.

This term, many of us were fortunate to attend the six-day Canberra trip. One highlight of mine was gaining an insight into the inner workings of

our parliamentary system. A special surprise was being able to meet with His Excellency, Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor General at his home. I was amazed by his passionate explanation of his role and the manner in which he thinks deeply about his role and duty to the Australian people.

Prior to our visit to the Australian War Memorial, I had not fully understood the sacrifice that our soldiers made to keep our society free. Only now am I beginning to fully comprehend the devastation of war.

At CBC, ‘Being brother to each other’ is a motto that is often used. It was in Canberra, on many occasions, that I witnessed this ‘brotherhood’ first hand. On the evening before the trip home, we had what we thought would just be a fun ‘rock climbing’ experience. To my surprise, it turned out to be so much more meaningful than that. Students on the ground were tasked with the serious responsibility of holding the rope while you attempted the several metre climb to the top. Should they let go for whatever reason, you would certainly fall. This is where I discovered so many trustworthy friends. All of the boys held their ropes with all of their strength to support the other. As a united group we all encouraged each other and celebrated each other’s triumphant climbs, especially those of us who didn’t believe we could reach the top.

I would like to thank my fellow Year 6 brothers for their friendship. While our transition to the Senior Campus may sometimes feel a little daunting, knowing that we will go together makes the ride so much easier. For those of you who may be leaving CBC, we wish you all the best knowing we remain brothers forever.

I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our school leadership team and teachers. They prove their devotion to leading, guiding and teaching us every day. You will be forever in our memories as people who positively influenced our childhoods and possibly even changed our lives. We farewell with heavy hearts those who

are moving on but wish them the very best in their lives and hope that they too will remember us fondly.

At the start, I talked about our ‘magical’ transformation from young boys into young men of the purple and white. Well, the truth is, it wasn’t really a ‘magical’ transformation but the culmination of much love, care, hard work, perseverance and dedication by our devoted school leadership team, teachers, parents, grandparents and caregivers combined and of course us boys as well. Oh…and did I forget? There was definitely also a generous pinch of magic thrown in!

Paul Manzzone

Words will never adequately express, my love and appreciation for all those I work with and have served. Thank for the opportunity and the way in which your presence in my life has nurtured and grown me in my life story. You are and always will be an AWESOME community.

Mrs Caroline ClarkeExecutive Director Early Years Learning

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1. Your Subject Teacher

A subject teacher will be able to offer assistance and support for overcoming challenges in particular subjects.

*Try to remember that you’re not the only one completing that particular subject, and definitely not the only one who has ever completed the subject… so your teacher knows that some students will find aspects of the subject harder than others, and that’s OK. Ask for some assistance, ask questions for clarifications and ask for some tips from them.*

2. Year Level Coordinator

A year level coordinator has the responsibility of coordinating the year level. If you are struggling with a subject or having any issues, your year level coordinator has the ability to help you overcome the challenge and discuss different options and paths to go down to create a happy and healthy environment for yourself to learn.

*Remember: no problem is ever too big. There’s always someone who can help you in a time of need.*

3. Your Friends

A good group of mates in Year 12 will help you to both challenge yourself and relate with each other. More than likely, your mates will understand what you’re going through

better than anyone else, because they are completing Year 12 also.

*Remember: There’s always someone who will understand you and be able to help you.*

4. Finding a Good Balance

It’s no secret there are many exciting events during the year, some including: Formals, Schoolies, 18th birthdays etc. But it’s also no secret that there is a lot of school work to be done. Having a healthy balance between the two will help to motivate you to complete the work and be able to fully enjoy yourself knowing that you have completed what is required.

*Remember: You have to make sacrifices. You may not be able to attend every single one of your friend’s eighteenth’s, but if you organise yourself and use your class time efficiently, more than likely you will have the time to enjoy yourself and see the results you deserve.*

5. Get Involved

In order to have a balance between school and your social life, you have to get involved. One of the best ways to do this is to join extracurricular activities. Sport particularly is a great way to free your mind and use some energy.

*Remember: Sport teaches you how to work in a team, keeps your fitness levels up and allows you to socialise with other teammates.*

6. Use a diary

Year 12 is the busiest year of your schooling life, so trying to remember due dates and important notices is almost impossible if you haven’t written it down. Scientific tests have shown that a person is 10 times more likely to remember something if they write it down. Meaning you are 10 times more likely to hand something in on time if you write it in your diary, and 10 times less as likely to be in trouble if you ‘forget’ something is due.

*Remember: Record your ideas, questions, due dates and important notices.*

7. School Counsellor…Me!

Any issue, struggle or challenge is nothing too hard for me. School counsellors can give valuable assistance to students, help them with their academic goals, their social and personal development, and with their career development.

If none of these tips appeal to you, or you find they aren’t working… try using the following:

• www.beyondblue.com.au

• www.smilingmind.com.au

• Facebook SACE discussion page

Ms Jane GaynorCounsellor

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Catholic schools educate 1 in 5 students in SA

Catholic schools make a significant contribution to the vitality of South Australia, educating close to 20% of students.

We welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders• migrants and children of refugee experience• students with disability• students on school card and reduced fees.

How does school funding work?

On average, SA Catholic schools are funded by the State government (14%), the Federal government (54%) and parent contributions via school fees (32%).

Students in SA Catholic schools short-changed $15.8 million* in 2017

South Australian State government funding to each student in a Catholic school is the lowest of all States and Territories in Australia.

* Calculation based on current student enrolments. Funding source data: NCEC Annual Report 2015.

Make your VOT E count for your child’s education.

Go to www.cesa.catholic.edu.au for more information in the lead up to the next State election.

OUR STUDENTS DESERVE BETTER!Why should a student at a

Catholic school get less simply because they live in SA?

We want the State Government to match the national average.

= Total average funding per Catholic

school student

Federal Government

54%

Average School Fees & charges

32%

State Government

14%

Funding per student = nationalaverage SA VIC QLD NSW WA

Funding FactsFair Funding for SA Catholic Schools

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6,500STAFF COMMITTED TO QUALITY EDUCATION

46,000CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

103SCHOOLS IN RURAL & METRO AREAS

CRICKET

First XI CricketCBC 5/94 defeated Mercedes College 10/90

Best Bowling: Oliver Alyanak 3/10, Ejaz Nijadi 3/10, Zane Caldwell 2/22

Best Batting: Zane Caldwell 29 n.o.

On a very slow wicket runs were hard to come by and the spinners play a big part in the result. Zane Caldwell proved to be the difference with a faultless display with the bat playing some lovely cover drives and a few well executed pull shots. Our bowlers toiled hard with both spinners Oliver Ayanak and Ejaz Nijadi doing the damage.

Next week we play our annual intercol match against Blackfriars on Monday 4 December, Tuesday 5 December and Wednesday 6 December. The game will be played at CBC Main Oval starting at 9am each morning . 72 overs play per day.

Mr Michael ButtfieldCoach

Year 8 CricketSt Peter’s Year 7s 7/92 defeated CBC 7/90 by 3 wickets

Having been robbed of our last two scheduled games of the season, due to inclement weather, it was pleasant to have a friendly 20-over encounter on Saints’ lovely Caterer Oval on the Monday afternoon.

Prior to this game, and perhaps in response to the rant in my last report, the entire team bestirred themselves to attend our final training session. Rejoice!

William Reid captained the team today: he filled the role capably, being thoughtful and unselfish. Batting first, we made a relatively slow start until, at the fall of Harry Chillingworth (7), D’Arcy Rabbitt (16) injected some urgency, with crisp stroke-play and urgent running. Reid (9*) and Mackenzie Forbes (6*) both retired, and Matt Cerone (17) smacked a few towering blows in his usual dismissive style. Will Curnow (16) took an off-stump guard, and carved the bowlers through the mid-wicket region for a trio of juicy boundaries. He and our enthusiastic debutant, Matthew Anagnos, were both unfortunate to be run out by direct hits, when they were valiantly trying to score off every ball in the closing overs. Brayden Allerby just had time to hoik the solitary ball that he received to the square-leg boundary at the close of the 20th over. 90 runs gave us something to defend.

The captain elected to open the bowling with his leg-spinner, Forbes, and it was an inspired choice. Mackenzie bowled his man with the first delivery of the innings, and five balls later he claimed another scalp, through the agency of a simple catch by the ever-reliable Alwin Siby; and, when Siby executed a run-out in the following over, Saints were 3 for 5 and things looked rosy for the Christian Brothers. We should have loved to keep Forbes (2/6) bowling, but the spirit of the game decreed that nobody should exceed 2 overs. At the other end, Allerby (0/7) was as accurate as ever. A couple of capable Saintly left-handers punished some of our other bowlers: Rabbit (0/19) and Siby (0/16) bowled too short today. Ayush Gadhvi achieved the enviable figures of 0/2; he and Cerone bowled the only two maidens of the innings. Curnow (1/5) was another successful bowler.

Saints, however, were marching towards their target; after 15 overs they had reached 4 for 76, and appeared to be on course for a comfortable victory. Enter Cerone (3/2). The first ball of his second over saw a lightning stumping by Chillingworth, whose glove-work was exemplary; the second ball shattered the new batsman’s stumps; and the sixth ball rendered a similar disservice to his successor. Suddenly, CBC were back in the hunt with a vengeance. The fielding became electric, as players strained every sinew to secure those three final wickets, and to arrest run-scoring. Alas, it was not to be. The captain, accepted the challenge of bowling the final overs: his first one was tidy, but unfortunately he did not have the chance to bowl his second, because the necessary runs came from the other end.

It was no disgrace to lose to St Peter’s who are a strong cricket school, with an endless supply of children, and the one-year handicap was just about right to provide an even contest. It was an enjoyable game with which to conclude our boys’ Year 8 careers. Next year, on to higher and better things!

Mr Lingard GouldingCoach

TENNIS

Drive TennisCBC 5 sets defeated Trinity 4 sets (Rnd 15)

We did it! 5 wins on the trot! Congratulations to the entire team who worked hard for the win. Before the morning’s play, we all agreed that we would have to lift our intensity and as motivation, we would ‘do it for Josh’.

Early doubles matches were kind to us, winning two of the three matches played.

Our 2nd doubles combination; Joe Farina and Aaron Marchioro, scored a fantastic win 6-2 over their very accomplished opponents. This was by far the best I had seen them play this year as a team – confident looking passing shots and strong support at the net. Also a factor was Joey’s motivating words to Aaron for self belief!

Our 3rd doubles; Matt Pinyon and Nick Davies also got the job done 7-5. This pairing has had a very good term, winning most of their matches. Well done!

As the final score indicates we would have to win three of the six singles matches to record a win. Well, things didn’t go according to plan. Both our no. 1 and 2 singles; Pierce Hynes and Morgan Edey went down, 4-6 and things were looking tight. Nick Davies at no. 4 also had a tough match, recording a 1-6 result.

Up stepped Joe Farina, this year’s best and fairest, who saved the day for us with a stirring 6-2 win. Once again, it was shot selection and smart tennis that was the difference. Joey just finds a way to win and his self-belief is critical when he steps onto court.

Our first year player, Brody Winter at no. 6 had an easy 6-0 win that put the score at 4-all.

It would be up to Aaron Marchioro at no. 5 to decide which team would prevail. Well, I don’t know where some of these shots came from but from what I saw, it was a rejuvenated, confident Aaron who played the best match of his life, easily winning 6-1. Yes! A great way to finish the season– our results would suggest we will be even more competitive next year in Term 1. Perhaps we might even get our uniform sorted out by then!

Thanks to all the supporters, parents and well wishers throughout the term. A big thank you to specialist coaches Pat Kenny and Simon Bates whose expertise certainly paved the way for the team’s improvement and self belief.

Mr Paul HorganCoach

Middle A2 TennisConcordia College 8 sets (53 games) defeated CBC 1 set (14 games)

Concordia was far too strong on Saturday and gave our players very few opportunities to challenge their dominance on the court. Kris Pantelios/Gianluca Feltrin (3-6) and Donatus Pannunzio/Aaron Opperman (3-6)

fought courageously and provided some resistance before they succumbed to their opponents. In the singles, however, Pannunzio (7-5) was the only player who managed to steal a set from Concordia through sheer determination and perseverance. Even though we would have liked to end the season with a win, all of our players remained composed and played to the best of their ability. For that I congratulate them. Well done!

Mr George CarettiCoach

WATER POLO

Water Polo Middle BCBC 8 drew with St Peter’s 8 (17 Nov)

Goal Scorers: M Guider 5, L Geisler 3

We were looking forward to a challenge from a school that is usually strong with their Water Polo and CBC’s Middle School team was ready.

Pumped up from last week’s game, the spirit was high. Bursting from the start, CBC put two quick goals on the board to let St Peter’s know they were serious. Marcello was responsible for these goals, with Lachlan covering goals. Max, Andre, Liam, Callum and John, filled the other positions, rotating through and giving each other needed rest spots.

Andre moved into goals for the second quarter, which enabled Lachlan to join Marcello in scoring two more goals. St Peter’s fought back during this quarter, pushing their score up to 3, whilst CBC stayed ahead with 4 goals.

The third quarter followed much the same as the second, with Callum going into the goalie position. Marcello and Lachlan were working well at shooting for goals, suitably fed the ball from the other boys. The quarter ended with CBC still ahead by 1 goal at 6 to 5 apiece.

By the time the fourth quarter started the St Peter’s parents were very vocal, edging their team on. CBC managed to again find the net twice, leaving their final score at 8 goals. St Peter’s fought hard to add 3 goals and see the result a draw at 8 goals each. A well played and fought game; great potential is evident in skills and game plans. Well done guys.

CBC 10 defeated Mercedes 5 (24 Nov)

Goal Scorers: A Riccardi, D Rakocevic 2, M Guider 7

Marcello had rounded up the team, welcomed new player Andrew Princi and outlined how he wanted the team to play. His strategies worked well, putting the first score on the board within 1 minute. With a penalty in the closing minutes of the first quarter another goal from Marcello gave CBC a winning margin at the first break. Andre in goals held the opposition to one goal against us.

Damien took up the role of goalie for the second quarter and met some fierce attacks from Mercedes. He worked well to let all but 1 goal through. The play from Callum, Max and Jonathon kept the ball moving, playing wide from defence, to the attack regions in front of goals. Callum was unfortunate in that he found the top bar on numerous occasions. The team fed Marcello with their counter moves against Mercedes, enabling him to add another 3 goals to the score before half-time. Max was truly determined to win possession of the ball. He tackled every opposition player, usually winning the ball or forcing a mistake.

Mercedes realized they needed to work hard to stay in the game. To their credit they fought back hard, putting 3 goals on the board during the second half of the game. Andrew tried his hand in the goalie role, quickly learning the ropes. Andre finished the game off in goals, giving Andrew a well-earned rest. Max and Callum pushed forward the whole game, giving great support to Marcello, or having an attempt to score themselves. When the final whistle blew, the boys had won a convincing game with 10 goals to 5 goals against them.

Mr Peter DonnellyCoach