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CBC St Kilda Newsletter Term 2 Number 6 2017 cultivating boys’ character 1
Tuesday 7 May 2019 Term 2 No. 5
From the Principal’s Desk
Have you ever had an experience where two very distinctly different things come together and swirl around in your mind
and just won’t go away? And, as you mull things over, somehow something galvanises to
Diary Dates to Remember
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10 May
13 May
14 May
Year 7 Mother & Son Evening
Year 8 Camp 1 Return
CBC Mother’s Day Breakfast 7:30am Year 8 Camp 2 Departs
14-17 May Year 7 NAPLAN
bring those two different perspectives together in a way that shines new light on an ongoing concern. Well, in the last week or so, I’ve had that happen to me – and it’s about something that I would like to share with you. Let me explain; Both my wife and I like reading about current affairs, but also listening to various podcasts. We’ll often read something and say to each other “I think you should read, or listen to, this.” And recently, under my wife’s instruction, I played a Radio National interview on a program called “Conversations with Richard Fidler”, (he was formerly a member of the Doug Anthony All Stars and apparently his podcasts are downloaded more than 3 million times per month). These are 50-minute interviews, and on this occasion, he was talking to a researcher by the name of David Gillespie who has just published a book called ‘The Teen Brain’. This is what Gillespie had to say in an excerpt that promoted the book.
I started researching this book because two mothers of teenagers told me to. My wife, Lizzie, said she was barely able to get through a conversation with another mother of teens without hearing about a child in counselling or on medication for anxiety and depression. Then my publisher, Ingrid, said exactly the same thing. Both of them felt something wasn’t right. This wasn’t how they grew up. They felt something was going on in the world of teenagers that was being hidden by the happy selfies on Facebook and Instagram, and they both wanted me to start digging to see if their hunches were right.
In the interview I listened to David Gillespie provide an explanation that certainly helped me see things that have been nagging me.
Accordingly, I began to think about a few matters in quite a different light. Mr Gillespie argues:
o The biology of puberty makes the teen brain susceptible to addictions due tothe fact that the normal adult and early childhood filters are switched off.
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o Young men and women generally experience ‘rewards’ differently. o Boys generally experience them through engaging in challenging and often competitive activities such
as gaming or sports. o Most young women are more attracted to connection and belonging, such as belonging to social media
groups. o Many statistics in relation to addiction (drugs, alcohol, tobacco) are indicating a healthy trend down –
except for one – and that is to screens. o Yet youth mental health issues, self-harm, and suicide rates are not reducing.
Put simply, a quiet revolution has taken place in our lives, offering many incredible benefits but potentially without sufficient assessment of the impact this change has on our young. This is exacerbated by the fact that young people now have access to portable devices at a very early age, often as toddlers - and with the portability and power of smart phones, most children and adolescents are rarely without these powerful devices.
And of course, when we stop to think about it, these devices are very powerful beasts with their global reach, capacity to be entertainment packages and communication tools, apps that will doctor your images and store, and share valuable personal information and data, advantages as a camera, directory, dictionary, encyclopedia, source of gossip, atlas, music player, and on and on. After all, they are just incredible things!
Gillespie’s thesis is this. Devices are being used far too often and young people are exposed to them at a dangerously early age. Their benefits are real, but the risks are great – and the chief risks he describes are that they (with our support) are re-wiring the adolescent brain in ways that can lead to addiction. And, this addiction is for constant stimulus and affirmation. He argues that the costs to young people are that over-usage leads to an inability to concentrate for extended periods or undertake important learning processes that have very few short-term rewards. The incessant stimulatory experiences offered by devices, place a premium on the pleasures of the short-term. As well as this, real experiences (as opposed to the virtual ones) are becoming less and less part of a young person’s life. Open ended exploratory play, getting dirty, coping with boredom and/or constructing little invented worlds are being replaced by tightly choreographed screen events that have no real or implicit value. He argues that program designers deliberately construct rewards, based on brain theory knowing this leads to addictive patterns that may make the devices a doorway to a potentially addictive adult life, that is dangerously cut off from reality and highly unsatisfying.
This is an area where I know I have little expertise, so I raise these points with you, not to say this is the Gospel and the last word on this topic, but to raise them, and certainly, through my experiences as a parent and School Principal, I can at least see compelling links to some concerns I have and things that I have observed. I believe Gillespie’s, and the American Academy of Paediatrics’ recommendations for parents to take control, put up with the tantrums and strongly limit screen time, should be considered by parents. There is no doubt it is easier to do this with primary school aged students than those in high school. And the other part of this equation is that we need to come up with alternatives. This brings me to the second thing I was mulling over.
So, what was the other thing swirling in my head. Of all things it was ANZAC Day – and by the end of this week, it will more than likely be, the Walkathon as well. At CBC we have two significant ANZAC Day commemorations, one is at school and the other at Caufield RSL. We are very proud of our College’s service which runs for a good hour, and in the light of what I have been writing about seems a big ask of adolescents. The service has veteran Old Collegians in attendance and is both educative and commemorative. It is full of rich symbolism and gestures. Each year, I find myself being awestruck by this event. Certainly, the subject matter is compelling, but what gets me in, each time, is the ‘buy in’ from the boys. They are respectful, concentrate well and are silent – and that’s hard. Similarly, but differently, the Concert Band and other students attend the Dawn Service of the Caufield RSL. It is also very solemn and is quite a lengthy service. It especially asks a lot of our musicians. As most parents would appreciate this is not garage band music, but music that speaks of another age and follows strict and quite conservative conventions. From the time the marching party was heard being drummed in by our boys with crisp, precise and militarily correct beat, the tone was set. All through the service our boys led and performed with distinction and solemnity.
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3 It is not my intention to argue that ANZAC Day should be the thing that defines us as Australians – yes it may tell part of our story - but there is much more to us than this – as significant as it is! More, my point is to note, and celebrate, how readily our young people embrace things like this that truly matter. In fact, I would argue, that they crave them! And as such, they will put aside the impulses and discomforts that tempt them to move or talk, when they know they must not. And, they will make different sacrifices as Friday they walked the 16 kilometres to Port Melbourne.
For me, the lessons that David Gillespie is challenging us to consider are real, and we must find a way to limit the influence of devices - and part of that is to have routines and rules and say “no”. But that won’t be enough. The other thing that must happen, is about us all making meaning for them; whenever we can, and everywhere we can. This can be as simple as rituals of eating together, pizza making, barbequing, bushwalking, fishing, going to the footy together, or sharing and talking about music and movies. I wish it could be about going to Mass together as well, but there appears to be for too many impediments that must be resolved before this is embraced once again which saddens me.
David Gillespie says that neural pathways are configured in childhood – and it is during adolescence that the filters are lowered, and the brain is open. Our most critical job – parents and school - is to have them addicted to few things and committed to the right things. Things that are authentic, build meaning, identity and a deep (rather than momentary) satisfactions. Something that you can build a life on – something we can all be proud of. What a great job for us to have! Mr Gerald Bain-King Principal Catholic Identity Reflection
52 nd Social Justice Walkathon: Not you, not us, THEM! The annual CBC Walkathon was a wonderful community event on Friday, however, we now need to support our sisters and brothers in Puri, India by making a donation. More than ever before Puri needs our assistance due to the devastating damage caused by Cyclone Fani over the weekend.
https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/cyclone-fani-flattens-puri/cid/1689910
If every person gives what they can we will reach our $30,000 target. Please remember to share your son’s donation code to friends and family! Cash donations can still be made through your son’s homeroom teacher!
Who did we walk for on Friday?
The main organisation our efforts support is the Beatrix School and Kurnanlaya Leprosy Care Centre, in Puri, India. People who suffer from this disease and their extended family are social outcasts and children are excluded from attending schools due to strong social stigma. Education is the most effective way to change the social and economic status of those who suffer from this disease. After seven years at the Beatrix School, the children are able to integrate into other schools, thus eliminating the stigma inherited from their parents.
From our donations to Beatrix and Kurnanlaya in the past, we have been able to provide dignity, justice and equality to those that society has deemed ‘untouchable’.
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4 Every donation counts, no matter how small because together we enable inclusion for those on the margins of society.
Examples of how your donation helps the children at school:
-A glass of hot milk is served to every child under the age of three, costing $284 per month. -Children attending school are given bread and eggs to encourage attendance, costing approx. $20 per day.
How your donation helps the adults:
- $20 enables a care package to be provided. It includes a Comb: with a long, wide handle, that is easy to hold as many of the aged leprosy patients have deformed hands. A pair of sandals with velcro tape, made from recycled car tyre rubber. Each is individually made to fit the foot as almost all of the aged have a serious foot deformity.
Our hope this year is to continue to provide our long-standing support to the Beatrix and Kurnanlaya communities through the generous donations of the CBC community.
Ms Kate Johnston Director of Identity Deputy Principal’s Talk
Dear CBC families,
CBC is a proud school with a long tradition as the provider of a high quality Catholic Education. We stand out from the pack due to our ability to capitalise on being a small school, rather than encumbered by this fact. We are a small school that has worked tirelessly to ensure that our students receive every opportunity to grow, learn, explore and be challenged, both inside and outside of the classroom. Staff and students already at CBC know that we don’t compromise on what we offer. It filled me with pride and optimism to discuss this in detail with the parents of prospective students at our open day on Sunday March 30.
As Principal, Mr. Gerald Bain-King spends most of the day addressing groups of parents. He speaks candidly about what CBC has to offer, with a focus on how we work towards growing the whole person across the six years our students are with us. In doing this, he captures the very essence of what CBC has to offer. As specialists in boys education, we know that our job is to focus, not just touch on, the learning that our students receive beyond the classroom. I was very pleased to discuss some of the finer details of student life here at CBC with these families after the Principal’s talk. They were thoroughly impressed with our facilities, and even more struck by the detailed discussion we were able to have about how their son will thrive here at CBC. The CBC students that were here on the day, which were a mix of formal College leaders and other volunteers, were exemplary in the way they spoke about their school and showcased what we have to offer. At times I felt the best thing to do was to sit back and let them go, as they are clearly our best advertisement.
Finally, as someone with a very longstanding personal and family connection to the RSL and the ANZAC spirit, I was incredibly moved to witness and be part of the CBC ANZAC day commemoration held at the College on Friday 26 April. I congratulate and thank Mr. Russell Wynne for planning the commemoration, and David O’Meara for leading the musicians. I would like to further acknowledge David and the students who performed at the Caulfield RSL dawn service on ANZAC day. Mr Shaun Lancashire Deputy Principal
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Counselling Corner
We all have them. They colour our thoughts and our behaviour and drive what we do; rationally or irrationally. We are the embodiment of feelings. We are all the same. We all have feelings. Counsellors’ are in the business of ‘feelings’. They assist in their identification and exploration; knowing if they are comfortable or uncomfortable; enabling or disabling; welcome or unwelcome. Exploring their essence, is a rich experience; allowing one to delve deeply into one’s psyche.
What a pity then, that feelings are often not spoken about. What a pity when we don’t appreciate how others might be feeling. Granted, we might not know. After all, feelings can be kept secret and hidden behind a physical mask of pretence. Feelings can be deeply held over vast periods of time but never divulged. Feelings can be ignored in others, because we are so overwhelmed with our own. We may not even understand our own.
Despite this, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we tried to understand; if we tried to understand how others might be feeling and how their feelings might be affected by our actions? Then we might think twice about how we treat them; about what we write on social media; about excluding, overlooking or demeaning them; about using our cars as vehicles of anonymous rage towards them; about destroying their reputations by gossip and hear-say. We might think twice because we realise how they would truly feel. We would feel the same. We would also know how they felt if they were encouraged or acknowledged or affirmed. We would know how they felt if they were greeted with a smile or offered a seat on public transport. We would know, because we would feel the same.
So, let’s bring feelings to the fore. Let’s remember that how we treat others, impinges on their feelings. Let’s be empathetic and kind.
On-line Parenting Program
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Monash University is running a program on “Therapist-assisted On-line Parenting Strategies”. This is specifically to assist teens manage anxiety, depression and sleep problems. The program will also form part of a research project for the University. Please see the attached flyers. One explains the nature of the program and what is involved and the other is a general summary of the program.
The closing date for expressions of interests is Friday, May 17th 2019. Given that there are many young people who have difficulties with sleep, anxiety and /or depression, this program may be of interest.
Catherine McMahon Student Counsellor Sport
Intermediate Soccer Mazenod 6 def 0 CBC Year 10 Football CBC 2.9 21 def by 12.18 90 Parade Senior Football CBC 12.13 85 def De La Selle 6.9 45 Senior Soccer CBC 6-2 def St Josephs FTG Football Year 8 Whitefriars 6-7 43 def by 7.6 48 CBC Soccer Year 8 Whitefriars 10 def 0 CBC Football Year 7 CBC 8.11 59 DEF Whitefriars 3.1 19 Soccer Year 7 Emmanuel 7 def 2 CBC
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Although the lads lost the game, their endeavour and persistence was admirable. A great solid effort from Ante Balta in defence, Jacob Mukumba, Carden Tran and Ben Kulesza. We look forward to next week. Ms Lucy McKeown Director of ACC Teaching and Learning Update All things considered, it had been a good day. Sure, it was early in the term: the weather was pleasant and the languid nature of holidays had allowed for much rest after a frenetic Term 1. However, the student felt positive and very much in control. He’d felt pretty engaged in the classroom. Asked quite a few questions, got down to work quickly. In English, the words seemed to materialise quickly during the practice text response task. Maths saw simultaneous equations, previously amorphous and elusive, solidify and actually begin to make some sense. He’d had some good banter in the yard with his friends. He even put up a few shots on the basketball court area, something he’d wanted to do but never felt he had the energy to do during recess and lunchtimes.
Yep, it was a good day.
The student had been on time to school that morning.
Come to think of it, the previous few days had been good ones, too. Nothing remarkable had taken place – although that B+ in History was good result and signaled much improvement – but they were unspectacularly good days, comfortingly normal. The student felt prepared and together. He wasn’t forgetting items or missing important messages about College life. He was sleeping well. Routine, and it’s comforting beat and melody, was established. Everything was where it should be.
The student had been on time to school every morning so far this term.
Thank you for supporting the College’s drive for boys to be punctual to school in the morning. We look forward to more boys establishing this important habit so they get their days off to a good start. When they do, school begins to make sense and the work, more often than not, doesn’t feel like work at all. Mr Chris Pye Director of Students NAPLAN
This year, the Year 7 students will be doing their NAPLAN testing online. The students and administers had the opportunity to trial the NAPLAN browser last term. The testing is scheduled for 14 – 17 May. Practice questions are available at:
https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
Parents are encouraged to visit this website to acquaint themselves with the types of questions involved. The style of questioning is interactive, and the students have a lot of access to assistance when doing the tests. The testing information is included below.
Date Test Time Tuesday 14 May Writing 9:00 – 9:45 am
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Wednesday 15 May Comprehension 8:50 – 9:55 am Thursday 16 May Language 8:50 – 9:35 am Friday 17 May Numeracy 8:55 – 9:55 am
Any queries with regards to the Year 7 NAPLAN testing can be addressed to:
Dervla Murtagh Year 7 Program Leader [email protected]
Bev Pettit Director of Learning Development [email protected] VCE Update Term 2 is progressing and this is gearing to be yet another busy Term which will move by very quickly. The students should have had at least one SAC with many more in the next couple of weeks. Attached to the newsletter is a copy of the SAC timetable for this Term. Please note that assessment dates may change, students will be notified of any changes. Students may find themselves with two or three SACs on a day and while we empathise with them, it is important that they maintain a well-balanced study program to ensure they are not stressed.
When the VCAA examination timetable comes out many students will have at least two exams in the one day and there is nothing that can be done. Before we know it, the Semester examination timetable will be released. Semester One examinations begin in Week 7 which is only four weeks away. While the timetable has not been released it is important that the students begin revising for these exams. A student may have more than one examination on the one day, it is important that they are prepared for them to relieve any stress. If a student has a clash, it is their responsibility to advise their Program Leader who will discuss an alternative time.
From 7th May until 24th May, students will have the option to make changes to their subjects. While we endeavour to meet their requests, there are many subjects that are at capacity and a request may be denied. The subject change form will be made available from Ms Pastore only. All changes must be completed with appropriate signatures and returned to Ms Pastore before the cut-off date. No changes will be accepted after the closing date so if your son is considering changing subjects, it is in their best interest to discuss this change with their subject teachers prior to completing the form. Ms Sylvia Pastore VCE Coordinator
…And many a tear-stained face
Pay tribute to Anzac valour
That served to define us, too,
With the burning sun of their courage
Above that sea of blue.
- Bruce Dawe
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8 CBC’s Anzac Day commemorations commenced this year with the Dawn Service at Caulfield RSL. It began with the college drummers leading the marchers through the darkened streets of Caulfield and culminated in the college band playing to the veterans and old collegians from the hall the very next day with a stirring march. In between we were treated to a moving commemoration that saluted those who had served in all wars, the effect on those who had been left behind and the consequences for the returned servicemen and their families.
Liam Taylor, our College Captain spoke eloquently of the spirit of Anzac and the gratitude felt, towards those who served and continue to serve, by the current students who today experience the freedoms of our democracy defended by those who struggle to keep the flame of freedom alight. College Principal, Mr Gerald Bain-King spoke from the heart enlightening the audience of the day’s meaning and some of the problems experienced by some of those left at home.
Once again, our thanks go out to those who went above and beyond the call of duty, helping to make this one of the great events on the College calendar. This event could not have taken place without the many hands on deck. Special thanks to: David O’ Meara, his singers and band of renown; Kevin, Deirdre and John Murphy for helping with the seating;
Lucy and Nick for marshalling the troops; Joanna and Jamie for the sound and lighting; Judy and Rosario for the voice-over; Emily for helping at the catafalque; Anna, Rachel and Oonagh for helping with administration; Jane and David for helping with the veterans and old collegians; Shaun for his role as MC; Raoul for his camera-work; Alex and Sam for organising the year 9 contingent; Dervla and her year 7 home room teachers ; and the many students who filled a role. If I have left anyone out, please forgive me it was not intentional. Thank you again one and all.
This clearly was an event that brought the college together and demonstrated, once again, our appreciation for those who made such a great sacrifice, so that we are left, may live in freedom. They will never be forgotten. Mr Russell Wynne ANZAC Coordinator
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P & F Meetings
2019 Meeting Dates
Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Mon 06/05/19 Mon 29/07/19 Tue 15/10/19 Mon 24/06/19 Mon 02/09/19 Mon 18/11/19
(7:15pm arrival for 7:30pm start in the College Boardroom - entrance via main Reception. Refreshments provided)
CBC 2019 Year Level Parent Representatives Y7 Julie Gallagher, [email protected] & Position Vacant Y8 Jenny Pace, [email protected] & Sandra Gantzos, [email protected] Y9 Cathy Dekievit, [email protected] & Felicity Chard, [email protected]
Y10 Bev Murrells-Palombi, [email protected] & Position Vacant Y11 Jane Leroi, [email protected] & Stella Ramadan, [email protected] Y12 Carol O’Donnell, [email protected] & Position Vacant
Open Day Thanks A huge thank you to all the helpers at the Parents & Friends Refreshment marquee on our recent CBC Open Day – and also to those families who supported their boys to volunteer their time, skills and energy for the various activities on the day. The vibe was wonderful and so many of our visitors commented on how welcoming, engaging and helpful our parents, students and staff were on the day. Parent Walkers at CBC Walkathon It was terrific to have a group of CBC parents support their boys by joining the annual CBC Walkathon last Friday 3rd May. Starting with a coffee, or two, at Sandringham, they did the entire 16km walk to Port Melbourne, wearing their ‘Proud Supporter of CBC St Kilda’ tee-shirts. New friendships were forged, and there were some pretty satisfied and tired parents, and pets - as well as boys, last weekend. A huge thank you to all our participants. Hot Cross Buns Fundraiser Our Hot Cross Bun fundraiser was well supported, with deliveries arriving just prior to Easter break and school holidays. The P&F prize of a free student breakfast to the Homeroom with the most orders was very much appreciated by the students of 8 Treacy.
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11 CBC Mothers Breakfast, Mon 13/05/19 from 7:30am-8:30am The P&F will celebrate our wonderful Mums and carers with a Mothers Breakfast this year on Monday 13/05/19 from 7:30am-8:30am in the College Plaza. The purpose of the Breakfast is to acknowledge the terrific women who nurture and support our wonderful young men at CBC. We would love to have as many of our mothers/guardians/mentors join us with their sons/charges at this event. The coffee is fresh, the bakery items warm and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. We ask for a donation on the day, which will be given to ‘St Kilda Mums’, a local not for profit enterprise which rehomes preloved nursery goods to support Victorian families in need – including those fleeing domestic violence, https://www.stkildamums.org/pages/about-us. For catering purposes, please use the following TryBooking link to book in yourself and your boy/s for this event, https://www.trybooking.com/BCLRY Social Event – 80’s Disco Bingo Sat 22/06/19 Jump in your time machine and join us in Yarraville for an ‘80s extravaganza. It was the era of BIG HAIR, BIG HITS and BIG FUN. We’ll take you back to PARTY like it’s 1989 with a night packed full of the biggest hits by the biggest artists ever. There’s no decade like the ‘80s. Date: Saturday 22 June 2019 Time: 7pm (for 7.30pm start) Location: St Augustine’s Hall Address: 61 Somerville Rd Yarraville Table Size: Up to 12 people per table Host: Dolly Productions Dress: 80’s (optional) Drinks: At Bar prices Food: BYO Cost: $25 p/h Earlybird ticket prices (30/04/19to 01/06/19)
$30 p/h Standard ticket prices (02/06/19 to 21/06/19) Tickets available for sale. Book here, https://www.trybooking.com/BBTRG We are also looking for items for prizes and raffles for this event, so if you have a business, or a connection, we would love to hear from you - and in return have an opportunity to acknowledge and promote your business. Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers We are excited to again be taking part in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. You can help our College by collecting Woolworths Earn & Learn Points when you shop between 01/05/19 and 25/06/19. Simply pop the stickers onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheet (see attachment, or available from in store, or at https://d4iqe7beda780.cloudfront.net/resources/site/wr/files/earnlearn19-printable-sticker-sheets.pdf. Completed sheets are sent to Student Reception (or, if you have too many, we’ll accept the stickers and arrange to do this for you). The more we collect, the more we can redeem. There are thousands of products available and we'd like to provide plenty of new gear for our students! Products in the range include educational resources for mathematics, english, science, art, through to sports gear, library supplies and more. We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful program. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Balme.
Entertainment Guide™ Books and Digital Memberships 2019/2020 Again this year we will be selling Entertainment Guides – available in the new 2019/2020 version for Melbourne and most other cities. An Entertainment™ (Book or Digital) Membership is the gift that keeps on giving all year round. With over $20,000 worth of valuable offers, still at $70 this year, these guides pay for themselves after the first couple of uses. They make terrific gifts, as there are versions available for most cities Australia-wide. Purchase your Entertainment Guide now and take advantage of the great offers – whilst supporting CBC P&F initiatives. Use the below link to order either a digital version or hard copy book. To order, please see the attached flyer or simply go to www.entbook.com.au/186p543. P&F Secondhand Uniform ‘Shop 19’ Our P&F secondhand uniform shop (Shop 19) has been established to support our families with good quality affordable CBC Uniform items. DONATIONS are gratefully accepted either at the shop during opening hours or at Student Reception during school hours. Families wishing to sell their uniform items can either do so through the Sustainable School Shop, https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/, or otherwise within their local community. ‘Shop 19’ is generously staffed thanks to our diligent volunteers. Extra Helpers are required and welcomed on shop opening days, as well on ad hoc days during the week to assist with the cataloguing of items, so if you are able to help in any way at all, your input would be most appreciated. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] or Jane Balme at [email protected].
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12 SHOP 19 - Opening Dates/Times (these are also located on the CBC website, under Parents/Uniform) Term 2/ 2019: Sat May 25, 9:00am to 11:30am Term 3/ 2019: Sat Jul 20, 9:00am to 11:30am
*Subsequent Opening Dates/Times to be advised. Shop 19 is accessed via CBC main campus ‘Entrance B’ and the stairs at the back of the Student Plaza
Midford Uniform Shop Midford Shop - Opening Dates/Times (these are also located on the CBC website, under Parents/Uniform) Term2/ 2019 Tue & Thu, 8:00am to 4:00pm (during school term) Sat 04/05, 9:00am to 1:00pm Sat 01/06, 9:00am to 1:00pm
*Subsequent Opening Dates/Times to be advised. Midford Shop is accessed via CBC main campus ‘Entrance D’ Second-hand Textbook and Resources Trading If you have any no longer needed textbooks, calculators, musical equipment, etc. in good condition, then list them for sale on the Sustainable School Shop website - as this will help another family looking to buy. This service provides access to second-hand items all year. For the best results: • Register on the Sustainable School Shop website, www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
• List your items for sale
• List wanted ads for those items you are looking to buy
• The CBC book list & uniforms are already loaded into the system to make listing ads easy
• The system matches the ads of buyers with sellers and notifies the buyer via email
• Buyers contact sellers and arrange where and when to trade
• The school is not involved in the transaction
• The system is simple and easy to use. If you don’t have a computer, internet access or an email address, please contact Sustainable School Shop for assistance, as parents are well supported via email and telephone help lines (0438 743 444)
Mothers/Mentors Breakfast at CBC
To celebrate the wonderful women in our CBC community, our P&F would like to invite you to join our College
Mothers & Mentors on Monday 13th May 2019 (the day following Mothers’ Day) for a Breakfast at the College.
Date: Monday 13th May 2019
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am
Venue: CBC Plaza, (Entrance C) 11 Westbury Street
Cost: Donation on the day to ‘St Kilda Mums’, a
local not for profit enterprise which rehomes preloved
nursery goods to support Victorian families in need,
(https://www.stkildamums.org/pages/about-us)
RSVP: For catering, please book (adults & boys) using
the TryBooking link:
https://www.trybooking.com/BCLRY
NB: if you have any special dietary requirements, please advise ASAP,
CBC Parents and Friends are seeking donations of goods, services or experiences for the CBC P&F Disco Bingo evening.
VOUCHERS | AUCTION ITEMS | RAFFLE PRIZESSuggestions include: Vouchers for services, gift cards, a bottle, tickets, behind-the-scenes experiences, money-can’t-buy experiences, sports lessons or memberships, memorabilia, books, artwork, box of chocolates, condiments or spreads etc.
Alternatively donating a voucher for a couple of hours of your valuable business skills? (eg legal service, trades services, beauty treatment services etc.)
Please call Jane Balme on 9529 6611 or email [email protected]
Donations can also be dropped at the CBC Office during open hours.
BOOK NOW www.trybooking.com/BBTRG
Queries to Jane Balme: 9529 6611 | [email protected]
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Uniform Shop 2019 Price List
Academic Uniform
** Blazer Youth $220
Men $240
** Shorts $40
** Trousers $65
** Short sleeve short $35
** Long sleeve shirt $36
** Junior Tie $22
** Senior Tie $22
* Jumper $85
* Vest $75
Accessories
** Campus Bag $80
** Sports Bag $25
** School socks $10
** Sport socks $12
** School cap $20
* Wallet $10
* School and house badges $10
# Belts $30
# Shoes $125
# Finz Swim Goggle $25
# Finz Jammers $55
Sport Uniform
** Polo shirt $45
** Sport short $40
** Tracksuit Jacket $95
* Tracksuit pants $65
* Rugby top $100
* Yr 9 Polar Fleecy $40
Opening Hours
Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 1st Saturday of month
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Phone 0395103715
Email [email protected]
** Compulsory uniform
* Optional uniform
# Can be purchased from any provider
Please Note: Prices are subject to change
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Family Youth and Children 2019
Parenting Information Program
Building Respectful
Relationships
Family Planning Victoria has partnered with the City of Port Phillip to present a
parent information session on supporting your child or young person on their
own physical, emotional and social journeys to have respectful relationships.
Explore aspects of what makes for respectful relationships, including:
Healthy and unhealthy relationships
Diversity of sex, sexuality and gender
Sexuality and the media (including pornography)
The law and consent
How parents can support gender equality
Identify methods of engaging in conversations with your child
around relationships and sexual health.
Develop strategies for effectively answering your child’s questions.
Location: St Kilda Town Hall – Council Chambers
99a Carlisle St, St Kilda
Date: Tuesday 7 May – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $10, or free with a concessions card
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BALEA
Please note that child minding facilities are not available.
Term 02 - Unit 01 SAC/SAT/Outcome Dates
Week beginning Subject SAC Details 6th May Maths Methods Polynomials HHD SAC 2 Computing Website 13th May Economics Unit 1 Outcome 3 English Text Response (WYNNE) (VAN)(ODO) Chemistry Organic Report Biology Prac Investigation Business Management Unit 1 Outcome 3 20th May Italian Speaking Task History Outcome 02 Biology Annotated Poster EAL Listening component & analysis of language Legal Studies Outcome 3: Civil Liability History Outcome 02 Psychology Student directed investigation PDT Outcome 2 Product 27th May Maths Methods Extended Analysis Computing Infographic SAC VCD Outcome 2 Design Elements and design
Principles SAT PE AOS2 SACs Media Unit 1 AOS 3 Chemistry Research Investigation 3rd June Semester One Exams 10th June
Term 02 - Unit 03 SAC/SAT/Outcome Dates
Week beginning Subject SAC Details 6th May Further Maths SAC 3 Physics O/C 1- part 1: Describing a "phenomenon" Economics Outcome 2 Sac 2 - Economic Goals Italian OUTCOME 3 SPEAKING 13th May Biology SAC 2 Physics O/C 1 Part 2: TEST Informatics Outcome 01 - Database Media AOS 2 SAT 20th May Music Investigation Outcome 2 SAC Preparing for
Performance Music Investigation Outcome2 - Composition Perform/submit English (Vandrine) Text Response English ( Wynn) ICB Text Response Informatics Outcome 01 - Database EAL Comparison of argument 27th May Music Performance Out 3 SAC Parts B & C Psychology Annotated Folio Of Practical Activities Italian OUTCOME 2 LISTENING Music Investigation Outcome 3 Solo/Group SAC Performance
6pm in Logue Hall Music Performance Outcome 1 Solo/Group Performance 6pm
in Logue Hall Informatics Outcome 02 - SAT Due
Outcome 01 - Database PE AOS2 – Outcome 2 – How does the body
produce energy 3rd June Media UNIT 3 AOS 3 due PE AOS2 – Outcome 2 – How does the body
produce energy Economics Unit 3 Outcome 3 Sac 3 - the global
economy 10th June Physics O/C 2: Describing a "device"
Term 02 – PCW Unit 01 SAC/SAT/Outcome Dates
Term 02 – PCW Unit 03 SAC/SAT/Outcome Dates