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College Newsletter Week 7 Term 2 Friday 10 June 2016
Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen
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Cover: Pictured with Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) mentors, Year 11 students Harry Golding and Nathaniel Bond-Williams addressed a crowd of 1,500 at the National Sorry Day celebrations in East Perth. Read more about the event in the Newsroom.
A man of the peopleSicily has been invaded and conquered over a dozen times throughout history. The Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Normans and Spanish make up about half the conquering powers who have each dominated the land and subjugated the people. It is said that one of the personal characteristics that has evolved in Sicilians as a result of this domination is the innate ability to sum up the character and motivation of someone you are meeting for the first time. It is this supposed evolved ability that I honed in on as I anticipated the Holy Father’s entrance into the room where I waited with CBC Fremantle students Toby Tomlinson (Year 11) and Preston Hinton (Year 10) and a select audience. What kind of man would I see?
How would he relate to others? Is all I have seen and heard on TV going to be projected now that I was meeting him in person? Would his ingress have the same effect as when George Clooney had entered the room with us, or would it transcend celebrity? The answers to these questions, and the effect Pope Francis had on me, and the others, is impossible to describe in words, but suffice to say, I doubt anyone left the audience disappointed.
Pope Francis is a very special human being. The first thing I noticed was his utter humility. His entrance was low key, the attention he pays others is so personal, and the attention he expects from others is the same as a favourite uncle expects of a niece or nephew. At one stage one of
From the Vice Principal
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the students from Argentina broke every protocol, lunged at Francis and hugged and kissed him. His Holiness’ reaction was as joyful as that of the boy. He is truly a man of the people. This is a Pope who constantly talks about the poor. This is a Pope who constantly talks about inclusivity, and who challenges greed, war, hatred, Church corruption and the ways of the past that have brought us to where we are. Pope Francis has challenged many traditional Catholic views, and I know that many of my non-religious friends have a place in their hearts for him and his message. I believe Francis is a very contemporary Pope, and one who will transform the Church into a modern institution. He is the epitome of the Holy Spirit at work; certainly the right man for the times.
Two weeks ago, CBC Fremantle was contacted and asked if we would like to send two boys to a meeting in Rome of Scholas Occurrentes. Scholas is an International Organisation of Pontifical Right initiated by Pope Francis at the Vatican City in 2013. It connects technology with arts and sports in order to promote social integration and the culture of ‘encounter for peace’.
The organisation is present in 190 countries and its membership is made up of more than 430,000 schools and educational networks in five continents.
Its mission is to achieve the integration of communities, with special focus on the poorer ones, by incorporating schools and educational networks into a conversation that develops technological, sports and artistic proposals. These proposals are then presented to the Holy Father for consideration, as well as to Ministers for Youth in the countries who participate. It works with all kinds of schools, both public and private, and of all religious affiliations.
As a result of the fortuitous phone call and invitation, Toby and Preston spent three days workshopping ideas with students from around the world, which were then presented to the Pope at Sunday’s audience. Of the many highlights and pearls of wisdom imparted during this meeting,
three in particular resonated with me.
EmpathyThe Holy Father is big on empathy. He believes it to be a major factor in the resolve to create a harmonious and cohesive society. Scholas provides young people of various ethnicities, religions and social standing to with the opportunity to broaden their outlook, and see the world through the eyes of another. George Clooney (as ambassadors for Scholas Occurrentes, George, Salma Hayek, Richard Gere and families were
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You can view George Clooney’s speech on YouTube here.
Toby Tomlinson (right) in one of the Scholas Occurrentes workshopsFar left: Preston Hinton, Mr Burgio and Toby Tomlinson
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in the audience) spoke on this topic and emphatically stated that education is the means by which the world can be saved from most of its misfortune. Racism, bigotry and xenophobia are taught and learnt; they are not attributes we are born with. Empathy serves to create union, not division, and it is a message many populist politicians should heed. Importantly, from an educational perspective, one of the key messages was that quality teaching and learning can only occur when the teacher has empathy for the student. Teachers whose main, or only, focus is the curriculum are basically talking text books. As Mr Kenny often says, boys learn teachers, not subjects. As a school where relationships are at the root of everything we do, this was particularly affirming.
EquityI have written in the past about equity, and how it differs from equality. Pope Francis certainly holds the view that we should be about equity. I will restrict myself to providing three quotes that were paraphrased during the audience.
Thomas Jefferson — “There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of unequal people.”
Aristotle – “For instance, it is thought that justice is equality, and so it is, though not for everybody, but only for those who are equals.”
Plato – “When equality is given to unequal things, the resultant will be unequal.”
At CBC, in the formation of tomorrow’s gentleman, differentiation is essential. Boys must be accommodated according to their particular circumstances. Other boys who may question this differentiation should be taught what underpins this approach and why it is necessary and so important. In the creation of a cohesive society, understanding the responsibility the ‘haves’ should extend to the ‘have-nots’ is essential. Unfortunately, from my perspective, I see the trend of what were once “We” societies becoming “Me” societies, and this is not a good portent for the future.
CreativityLuigi Berlinguer is a former Education Minister of Italy. He spoke of the importance of a holistic education that does not devalue creativity. Mr Berlinguer was promoting Pope Francis’s view about the importance of the arts, sports and other creative outlets. In his view, we all have a logical dimension and an artistic dimension. Both are essential to forming a balanced, healthy individual. The warning Mr Berlinguer gave for schools is that prioritising the logical side
-- that which follows rules, regulations and norms -- risks suppression of the soul. Schools must guard against this. Because compliance makes the running of a school much easier, teachers might feel they shouldn’t poke the creativity bear. He feels strongly that the creative dimension, which sometimes goes outside the mores of understood rules, should be encouraged, and used as an outlet for joy, growth and balance. This is certainly evidenced in Finnish schools, where play and creativity are prioritised as a context where students learn to communicate, engage, experiment and take risks. This in turn provides fertile ground for the development of inquiry, which is an essential component of academic learning.
Two trips to Italy in a month is certainly taxing. I expect many of you are feeling sorry for me, but I would like the CBC
Toby and Preston ready to meet Pope Francis
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College CalendarCBC’s College Calendar can be viewed online by clicking on the
Quick Link on the home page of the website. You can also subscribe
for the Calendar to synch on your iCal or Outlook by clicking the link
at the top right of the Calendar page.
Important dates coming up – check the Calendar for details.
Friday 24 June House Athletics Carnival
Please make sure all student items are clearly labelled
Everything from lunch containers to items of clothing end up in Student Services. With the
cooler weather, it has been noticed that a lot of student jumpers do not have a name written
on the inside tag. Please make sure your son’s property is clearly labelled so Mrs Giancaspro
and Mrs Gordon can attempt to reunite the owner with his lost property.
Important notice from the Uniform Shop
Due to the problem with our supplier, we are unable to order tracksuit jackets at the
moment. As it may be August/September before they are available, if you have any tracksuit
jackets at home that are no longer required (particularly size 12 and 14 with the new logo)
could you please consider dropping them in to the Uniform Shop.
College Information
community to know that I am more than happy to continue sacrificing myself in this way! I left Australia with two young men, in a surreal state given the whirlwind preparation for the trip and the awe of what lay ahead. We returned as three friends, who among sharing highlights such as zucchini flowers, buccatini alla’matriciana, deep fried calzone, and a drive along the Amalfi Coast, will forever be bonded by the experience of an audience with the Holy Father. It has been a seminal experience for all three of us, and I thank the College for giving us the opportunity of a lifetime.
Mr Domenic BurgioVice Principal
Pope Francis at the Scholas meeting
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Visit the College website at www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au
and click on the Newsroom under Quick Links on the left hand side.
In the Newsroom
26 May
Special guests for Technologies Week
To celebrate Technologies week, some CBC Fremantle students were given a helping hand
with their Design & Technology projects from some very special visitors.
Read more...
25 May
College Captain wins National Youth of the Year award
CBC Fremantle College Captain Riley Faulds has won the National Lions Youth of the Year
award out of more than 2,000 applicants.
Read more...
2 June
CBC students speak at Sorry Day
As part of the National Sorry Day ceremony at Wellington Square, CBC Fremantle Year 11
students Harry Golding and Nathaniel Bond-Williams addressed more than 1,500 people on
Indigenous success and what it means to them.
Read more...
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 2 | Page 7
Student achievementsDebating Update
In Round 4 of the 2016 Schools Debating
Competition, CBC Fremantle narrowly lost
both debates by 2 and 1 point respectively.
The Year 7 team, consisting of Raphael
McCracken, Joseph Vykopal and Griffin
Williams put forward compelling
arguments about the importance of
retaining religious symbols in schools and,
considering the first two speakers forgot
to rebut the opposition, they performed
very well. A special mention to Griffin for
stepping in for a sick team member.
Our Junior 1 team of Lawson Micale,
Ben Fitzpatrick and Josh Jackson also
debated extremely well. They almost
convinced the adjudicator that killers of
endangered animals should receive the
same punishment as if their victims have
been human.
Junior 2 won on a forfeit which means they
now have three wins out of four and are
closer to progressing to the next round.
Fremantle Eisteddfod
Congratulations to Theodore Terzoudis-Lumsden (Year 10) who participated in the
Instrumental Solo 4th Grade Section for
flute at the Fremantle Eisteddfod.
Ration challenge for peace
Brodie Clark and Millen Sjerp are willing to forgo the usual simple pleasure of their
daily lives to experience the stringent food rationing of a Syrian refugee, and help raise
awareness of the plight of people around the world who have had to flee their homes.
The Year 11 students have signed up for the Act for Peace Ration Challenge and will
spend one week in June eating just a small amount of rice, beans, lentils, fish, oil and
flour. As the boys raise money, they can earn extra rations to supplement the meagre
fare while helping to provide Syrian refugees with the food, medicine and support they
need to survive.
“From 19 to 25 June I will be eating the same food rations as a Syrian refugee to raise
money and awareness for refugees who have lost everything. It’s going to be really
tough and I need you to help me get through it,” said Brodie.
Sponsor Brodie by following this link:
actforpeace.rationchallenge.org.au/fundraisers/brodieclark
“I’m doing this to help other people, and I think it’s time to give back to others who
need it more than me,” said Millen. Sponsor Millen by following this link:
actforpeace.rationchallenge.org.au/fundraisers/millensjerp
Brodie Clark (above) and Millen Sjerp and the ration pack they will be surviving on during Refugee Week
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On Friday 26 May, a group of CBC
Fremantle students participated in the
National Sorry Day event at Wellington
Square, East Perth.
What is Sorry Day?
On the 26 May 1997, Federal Parliament
tabled the ‘Bringing Them Home’ report,
which was the result of an inquiry into the
removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander children from their families. This
report, a long time coming, acknowledged
that Indigenous children had been
forcibly separated from their families and
communities since the very first days of
the European occupation by governments
and missionaries. Sorry Day is a day to
recognise and reflect on the injustices
faced by generations of Indigenous
Australians and acknowledge the pain and
issues as a result, both past and present.
Understandably, this somewhat clinical
description of the important day can often
be lost on students. Instead, we encourage
them to consider the following scenario:
Imagine this. You get home tonight from
a long day at school. Into your driveway
rolls a strange car, and out of the car get
two men. There is a knock on the door, and
when you open it, these men take you and
your siblings and put you in the car. You
can’t take anything, you can’t say goodbye
to your parents, and you don’t know if
you’ll ever be coming back.
This situation was the sad reality for so
many Indigenous Australians, and it is
therefore vital that we educate today’s
generation on the importance of this
historic day.
The focus of the event at Wellington
Square was on reconciliation and opened
with speeches from people of diverse
ages, backgrounds, qualifications, and with
different life stories. This gave our boys a
wonderful insight into not only what Sorry
Day is about but also why it means so
much to so many.
Year 11 students Harry Golding and
Nathaniel Bond-Williams were provided
with the opportunity to deliver a speech
at the start of event in front of 1,500
students, members of parliament, the
public and respected members and Elders
of our Indigenous communities. Both
boys spoke from the heart about what
Indigenous success means to them, and
really set the tone for the day with their
inspiring words and reflection. Both boys
echoed the role support networks had in
helping them achieve their best, especially
the role their parents have played. They
also made it clear to the crowd that
success is never capped and they have
the potential to achieve anything they
set their minds to. Both boys represented
the College with distinction and should
be commended on their leadership.
Thank you to Erin Judd and Luke de San
National Sorry Day Celebrations
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Miguel from AIME (Australian Indigenous
Mentoring Experience) who assisted both
boys to write their speech.
The focus of the event at Wellington
Square was on reconciliation, with activities
showcasing aspects of Indigenous culture
as well as stalls set up from prominent
organisations and colleges. The highlight
for our students was seeing the AIME
crew, who offer an amazing mentoring
programme for Indigenous students,
both at CBC and at other colleges across
Australia. The boys had their faces painted
and made braids while having powerful
conversations around reconciliation,
leadership, culture, family and general life
issues. Throughout the day we were also
treated to cultural dancing, didgeridoo
playing and participated in the ritual of
walking through a smoking ceremony
together. The welcoming nature of the
event and the opportunities to immerse
our students in cultural learning made this
event a powerful one for our students.
Overall the day was a huge success
and something we will look to grow at
CBC Fremantle in the future as a day of
reflection and social justice learning.
Mr Jason Matthews
Indigenous Education Coordinator
Above: Harry Golding with Tyrese Warrell
and Nathan Cleary
Right: Nathaniel Bond-Williams and Harry Golding
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Lachlan Biagioni
Year 7
What do you think of the cooler weather?A bit miserable.
What do you like about winter?Getting to eat hot food.
What’s your favourite winter food?Vegetable soup.
What’s your favourite winter activity?Tennis.
William Burfoot
Year 8
What do you think of the cooler weather?It makes it harder to get up in the
morning.
What’s your favourite winter food?Probably pasta.
What’s your favourite winter activity?Sleeping.
What CBC boys like about winter...
Reno Boladian
Year 9
What do you think of the cooler weather?Doesn’t really bother me. I don’t
feel it.
What do you like about winter?Playing rugby.
What’s your favourite winter food?Chicken soup.
The cooler weather has arrived, bringing with it a few coughs and sniffles, but there is a bright side to the gloomy days.
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Indy Imbuldeniya
Year 8
What do you think of the cooler weather?It hurts when you’re playing football.
What do you like about winter?Playing football!
What’s your favourite winter food?Butter chicken curry.
Adam Mucciacciaro
Year 8
What do you think of the cooler weather?Don’t really like it.
What do you like about winter?Nothing.
What’s your favourite winter food?Oranges.
What’s your favourite winter activity?Playing tennis.
Matthew Stockton
Teacher
What do you think of the cooler weather?Not a fan – my hands get cold.
What do you like about winter?Wearing ugg boots.
What’s your favourite winter food?A big bowl of pasta.
What’s your favourite winter activity?Staying warm in front of the fire.
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The CBC Fremantle annual House Athletics
Carnival is being held on Friday 24 June at
the WA Athletics Stadium, Mt Claremont.
The Carnival is a compulsory College event
and all students are expected to participate
unless restricted by personal or medical
conditions. Students who are unable to
compete on the day are still required to
attend and will be given roles to help assist
with the running of the carnival. Students
who are unable to participate must see Mr
Hunter with a note prior to the Carnival
date.
Due to the busy schedule of the event and
to maximise student participation, school
will commence at 8.30am not the standard
8.45am. The first bell will sound at 8.30am
and all students are to move to the oval
for the roll call and loading onto buses. It is
the responsibility of the students to be at
the College by 8.30am and in the correct
groups on the oval.
Students are to wear their full house sport
uniform including –
• House shirt
• Sports shorts
• White College socks
• Predominantly white running shoes
There will be no access to a kiosk or
vending machines on the day of the
carnival, so students need to come
prepared with a packed lunch and snacks.
Please refrain from packing cool drinks,
energy drinks and large quantities of junk
foods and ensure boys have sufficient
water for the day.
Students are asked not to bring the
following:
• Mobile phones
• iPods and MP3 players
• Magazines
• Books
• Glass containers
The athletics carnival is a CBC Fremantle
community event and we encourage
parents, guardians and extended family
to attend and spectate on the day.
If you have any queries or concerns, please
do not hesitate to contact me at
Mr Stephen Hunter
Coordinator of Sport
House Athletics Carnival information
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4pm 26 June 2016
East Fremantle Football ClubCnr Moss & Marmion St, East Fremantle
Tickets at the door: $10 adults, $5 school age children, family $30Drinks available from the bar, BYO nibbles, event runs from 4pm to 7pm
AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT
CBC MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
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Community Notices
Murdoch information
Health Careers Evening – Wednesday 29 JuneMeet our academics and learn about undergraduate course opportunities and careers in health, from roles in nursing and chiropractic
through to laboratory medicine and psychology.
Undergraduate courses covered include:
• Biomedical Science • Chiropractic Science • Cognitive Neuroscience & Health Psychology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology • Laboratory Medicine • Movement Science
• Nursing (Peel & South Street) • Social & Developmental Psychology • Sport & Health Science
Staff will be on hand to answer course enquiries, questions on admission and application requirements, as well as support services.
For further information please visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/health-careers-evening/
Open Day – Sunday 24 July 10am – 4pmJoin us at the Murdoch University South Street campus to see first-hand why people from all over the world come to Murdoch. Get a feel
for our world class facilities and talk to current students and academics about courses and careers. There are over 100 activities to enjoy
throughout the day that will surprise, engage, clarify and inform you, opening your mind to all that’s possible at Murdoch University.
For more information about the day visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/open-day-2016/
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 2 | Page 15
Engineering Information Evenings• Tuesday 28 June, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1
• Thursday 28 July, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1
• Sunday 14 August – as part of Open Day
• Wednesday 7 September, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1
To book onto a session go to www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/engineering-info-evenings.
Computing Information Evenings• Sunday 14 August – as part of Open Day
• Wednesday 21 September, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1
To book onto a session please see our webpage www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/computing-information-evenings.
Mathematics Information Evenings• Sunday 14 August – as part of Open Day
• Wednesday 14 September, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 2
To book onto a session please go to www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/mathematics-information-evenings.
UWA information
ATAR study assistance
July Years 11 and 12 ATAR Revision, Study Skills and Essay Writing programmes with Academic Task Force – 10 hr subject revision
and exam preparation courses available in Week 1 and 2 of the July school holidays at Rossmoyne SHS, Perth College,
Churchlands SHS and Perth Modern School. Enrol online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or
email [email protected]
July Year 12 ATAR Revision Courses with Academic Associates – 10 hour revision courses available at the
University of Western Australia in Week 2 of the July school holidays. Enrol online at www.academicassociates.com.au or call 9314 9500 or email [email protected]
Years 7 – 10 July Skills Development Programme with Academic Task Force. Programmes available in Intermediate English, Advanced Maths,
Foundation Maths and English, Learning Skills and Essay Writing. Programmes available in Week 1 and 2 of the July school holidays at
Churchlands SHS and Rossmoyne SHS. Enrol now online at www.academictaskforce.com.au or call 9314 9500 or
email [email protected].
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with MC Dilip Parekh presents catch music
TICKETS $25 / $20 Conc via www.trybooking.com Book now! Limited sales at the door $30 /$25.
More info: [email protected]: 0458 228 248
Fremantle Town Hall
Sunday July 31
4 – 7 pm with an interval
Bring family and friends!
LOCAL BLEND
Enjoy an eclectic arvo of Celtic / Indigenous fusion music
then soaring vocals. Be introduced to a behatted behemoth of blokes
who will surprise and the high-octane drove of young mavericks
determined to bring you all the raucous jazz-fuelled
energy of the Roaring 20s !!
featuringKnotworkGrace KingMen of the West Beans Bumas Boys of Rhythm’
Murdoch information
Health Careers Evening – Wednesday 29 JuneMeet our academics and learn about undergraduate course opportunities and careers
in health, from roles in nursing and chiropractic through to laboratory medicine and
psychology.
Undergraduate courses covered include:
• Biomedical Science • Chiropractic Science
• Cognitive Neuroscience & Health Psychology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology • Laboratory Medicine
• Movement Science
• Nursing (Peel & South Street) • Social & Developmental Psychology
• Sport & Health Science
Staff will be on hand to answer course enquiries, questions on admission and
application requirements, as well as support services.
For further information please visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/health-careers-evening/
Open Day – Sunday 24 July 10am – 4pmJoin us at the Murdoch University South Street campus to see first-hand why people
from all over the world come to Murdoch. Get a feel for our world class facilities and
talk to current students and academics about courses and careers. There are over 100
activities to enjoy throughout the day that will surprise, engage, clarify and inform
you, opening your mind to all that’s possible at Murdoch University.
For more information about the day visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/open-day-2016/
CBC Fremantle Newsletter | Week 7 Term 2 | Page 17
Murdoch information
Health Careers Evening – Wednesday 29 JuneMeet our academics and learn about undergraduate course opportunities and careers
in health, from roles in nursing and chiropractic through to laboratory medicine and
psychology.
Undergraduate courses covered include:
• Biomedical Science • Chiropractic Science
• Cognitive Neuroscience & Health Psychology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology • Laboratory Medicine
• Movement Science
• Nursing (Peel & South Street) • Social & Developmental Psychology
• Sport & Health Science
Staff will be on hand to answer course enquiries, questions on admission and
application requirements, as well as support services.
For further information please visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/health-careers-evening/
Open Day – Sunday 24 July 10am – 4pmJoin us at the Murdoch University South Street campus to see first-hand why people
from all over the world come to Murdoch. Get a feel for our world class facilities and
talk to current students and academics about courses and careers. There are over 100
activities to enjoy throughout the day that will surprise, engage, clarify and inform
you, opening your mind to all that’s possible at Murdoch University.
For more information about the day visit www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/open-day-2016/
