Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Feast of Blessed Edmund RiceThis week I begin with a reflection from Deputy Principal Shaun Clarke on an important College Feast Day which we celebrate with Mass on Friday.

This week we celebrate the feast of Blessed Edmund Rice, the founder of the Christian Brothers Congregation. He was born in 1762 in Callan, county Kilkenny, Ireland. Following his early education he moved to Waterford where he was apprenticed to his uncle, Michael, who supplied the numerous shops visiting the expanded port.

Edmund eventually succeeded his uncle and became a prosperous businessman. He

married in 1785 and a daughter was born to the marriage but soon after his wife died in 1789. Edmund cared for his daughter with the support of his step-sister, Joan. After much discernment and seeing the lack of Christian education among the boys of Waterford, Edmund commenced his great work of Christian education, which over time spread across the globe.

Two religious congregations, the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, developed from the foundation which he laid in 1802. Edmund led the Brothers for many years before dying in Waterford in 1844. In 1996, he was declared “Blessed” by the Church - the first step in the Catholic Church towards sainthood.

This week reminds us of the legacy he has left to us and our responsibility as a staff to continue his vision at CBC. In the Christian Brothers’ Constitutions it states:

Edmund Rice was a human being with a great and expansive heart. He was a man of creative vision, practical wisdom and energetic know-how. He was in many respects a bridge builder. He wanted to build a bridge from what had been his experience of life in eighteenth century Ireland, and before, to what needed to emerge in the nineteenth century and beyond.

This year we will also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Edmund Rice on 1 June.

In celebration of this event the College hosted a visit by Mrs Christine O’Brien Principal of St Thomas of Canterbury, Christchurch and Mr Paul O’Neill LLB, Manager of Community Law Canterbury, Christchurch. They presented a social justice lecture titled: “Restorative Justice: A subversive school mission to transform communities.”

A Week At CBCJunior Campus

On Monday the Junior Campus was visited by 24 principals, Business and Project Managers and Architects from across Adelaide. The purpose of the visit was to showcase the new Campus and to share the story of how our building design has helped to shape teaching and learning at CBC. College Architect Mr Kon Michael joined CBC staff and me in leading the tours.

Mr Michael is currently working with Mrs Clarke (Acting Assistant Principal- Junior Campus) and staff to develop a herb garden for the education and enjoyment of our children.

The after school Relax Kids program conducted by parent volunteer Mrs Colby is progressing well. Students are learning a variety of life skills including: Positive

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Blessed Edmund Rice Mass held on Friday

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News around the College and beyond…Senior Campus

Our Year 10/11 Drama students performed this week in the Drama Theatre showcasing their work from Term 1. I was also privileged to visit the Star Theatre to see CBC student Luke Wolianskyj’s performance in the Adelaide Youth Theatre’s production of Peter Pan.

Thank you to all parents/caregivers who attended the Parent/Teacher Evening on Wednesday night. This was an important opportunity to meet with individual subject teachers to share in student success and organise goals to assist with academic success. Thank you also to parents who attended the Water Sports Auxiliary AGM on Thursday Night.

Our Year 11/12 students attended a Careers Expo at the Wayville Showgrounds on Monday and a number of students leave for Mount Gambier to compete in the Generations in Jazz Music competitions.

Congratulations to the following students studying languages off campus who have achieve excellent Term 1 results:

Arif Haidari (Year 12 Persian)Patrick Squire (Year 11 Italian)Filip Gorczynski (Year 10 Polish)Aleck Zwolski (Year 12 Polish)Gabriel Torres (Year 10 Spanish)John Martinez (Year 12 Spanish)Mardaral Thach (year 11 Korean)Kevin Trieu-Lor (Year 11 Korean)Tan (Tony) Du (Year 11 Japanese)

Board News

This week our CBC Board Chairman Mr Chris Block, Deputy Chairman Ms Cate McGuire and I conducted interviews for Board membership. We were humbled by the quality and quantity of candidates who expressed a desire to serve on the College Board. The Board plays an important role in providing wisdom and expertise to ensure we bring our strategic aims to fruition.

CBC Community Children’s Centre and Out Of Hours School Care

Both organisations completed a very detailed Quality Improvement Plan this week as part of the new Federal Legislation requirements. The Out of Hours School Program covers Before and After School care as well as Vacation care. These documents will be disseminated to the Advisory Boards and staff of both organisations and will provide a guide to further improving these excellent College organisations.

Student Safety In Hindmarsh Square

After consultation with SA Police I write to advise you that students are not to congregate on the lawns at Hindmarsh Square outside of St Paul’s Bookshop in the City. This area known locally as Emo Park is being targeted by SAPOL and is considered unsafe for students. College staff will maintain a periodic vigilance at the area; however, I request parents and caregivers to remain vigilant about the safety and whereabouts of your child outside of College hours.

ConclusionAs we celebrate the Feast Day of our College Founder Blessed Edmund Rice I am reminded that Edmund is a worthy role model for our lives. We do not pray to Edmund but rather through him to reach God. This Feast Day let us be inspired to reach out to our sisters and brothers in need. I pray that CBC will adopt an authentic yet subversive school mission that will transform our Church and our World.

Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal

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Counsellor’s Corner

Changing timesThe fact that more students are staying at school for a full secondary education is the reason there should be significant changes in the way our Christian religious tradition is handed on. Given that late adolescence is a notable stage of spiritual questioning, as individuals attempt to come to terms with the great questions of life - Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Does God influence my life? - a serious challenge is created for teachers and parents who wish to hand on our Christian traditions. The opportunity is there for our students to leave school more highly educated religiously than in the past. On the other hand it is a time of life when young people are most likely to reject any approach which seems imposed. Young adults may be confused by an identity crisis, which is intensified by the accelerated rate of change in our society. At the same time they are seeking stability and a sense of belonging.

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Blessed Edmund Rice: Raising Social ConsciousnessThis week we celebrated the feast day of Blessed Edmund Rice which is Saturday 5 May. As a College community we gave thanks for the life of Blessed Edmund Rice through the celebration of the Eucharist in our whole school mass today. Blessed Edmund Rice was given the grace to respond to the call of Jesus by identifying with Christ in the poor. His example evoked a deep awareness of God’s loving presence in all with whom he came into contact. He also awakened within them a consciousness of their dignity as children of God. He invited his followers to share the Gospel insight to reach out to the needy, especially the materially poor.

The life of Blessed Edmund Rice - businessman, husband, father, widower, religious brother, teacher, and founder - challenges us all in our College community to live and teach the Gospel values. He was an outstanding educator, seeing that through education he could break the poverty cycle and provide opportunities for children to succeed. However, his life had its own tragedy where Mary, his wife lost her life in an accident, and gave birth prematurely to a daughter. Edmund would name the child Mary, in memory of her mother and as a constant reminder to Edmund of the love he had for his wife. Young Mary was born physically and mentally challenged and needed a great deal of Edmund’s attention. Eventually, Edmund sought help from his stepsister, Joan Murphy, in attending to Mary’s needs. This difficult period in Edmund’s life led him to turn more to prayer to find meaning in the death of Mary Elliot. Edmund spent his free time in spiritual reading and the book of his choice was the Bible. In doing so, Edmund’s heart and eyes were opened to see more clearly the injustices of his day. He began to realise a disconnection between what he read in the Bible and the realities of his time.

During this period of Edmund’s life, it is reported that he would often visit with men on their way to the gallows and spend time with their families. After a hard day’s work Edmund would occupy his evenings with works of charity. His life exemplified the role of a devout Catholic layman in the 18th century. “The poor of Waterford were the chief object of his [Edmund’s] attention--in fact this wonderful sympathy for God’s poor was one of his most distinctive characteristics” (Normoyle, 1976, p. 33). His strong sense of social consciousness to those on the margins influenced not only the other brothers and ultimately the mission of the Christian Brothers.

As a College community this legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice is integrated into the very fabric of school life. Social consciousness is a conscious awareness of us being part of an interrelated community of others. That is, being part of a larger whole where our actions may affect others around us. Blessed Edmund Rice believed that his job was not merely to educate the students in different content areas but also to provide a measure of character education. Through raising the social consciousness of his students through education

he provided the knowledge and moral values for his students to challenge the injustices in their world beyond school. This is still the challenge we face today as we continue within our curriculum to develop in our students an appreciation for other cultures and respect the differences inherent in them. Thus, building understanding, making connections, and developing empathy among diverse populations of students enhance their ability to interact in a successful manner with our global community.

An awareness of social issues and action for social justice permeate the entire curriculum at Christian Brothers College. A concern for social justice cannot be divorced from a concern for ecological justice. Environmental and Justice Issues are intertwined in how humans are called to relate to God’s creation. Major challenges face humanity, including environmental degradation, limits to material resources and threats to bio-diversity. The college encourages the whole school community to work for social and ecological Justice in the school and in society generally. This is demonstrated through both our student and staff social action groups, environmental sustainability committee, Christian Service Learning programs and opportunities for students and staff to live their faith by engaging in community and voluntary work in immersion projects in both Adelaide and Vietnam.

Blessed Edmund Rice exhibited a great sense of social consciousness; through this awareness he developed strong relationships which allowed him to navigate his way through social interactions and understand the perceptions of others around him. This sense of social consciousness is imbedded into our college ethos -- that our thoughts and actions affect others around us and that we have the capacity as individuals or a community to influence and change social systems.

Robert Kennedy best articulated the concept of social action in the quote below. The idea that every human being has the opportunity to effect change in the world through positive social action is exciting and empowering. However, one must first be aware of injustice and develop a social consciousness before one can take action.

Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. (Robert Kennedy)

Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal

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Week 3Mon 7 May Year 6 Swimming

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Tues 8 May Year 6 SwimmingBlood DonationMiddle School Photos

Wed 9 May Year 6 SwimmingSenior School photos

Thurs 10 May Year 6 SwimmingBlood Donation

Fri 11 May Year 6 SwimmingJunior School Assembly (JS)Year 9 DancingGalilee Workshop BCareers Expo (Year 10)

Sun 13 May Mothers day

Week 4Mon 14 May Reception – Year 2 Swimming

CBCOC MeetingVietnam Pilgrims Student Gathering at St Mary’s College

Tues 15 May NAPLAN TestingReception – Year 2 SwimmingHouse Meetings

Wed 16 May NAPLAN TestingReception – Year 2 SwimmingStage 2 Drama Moderation

Thurs 17 May NAPLAN TestingReception – Year 2 SwimmingStage 2 Drama Moderation

Fri 18 May NAPLAN Testing(Catch up Day)House MeetingsJunior School photos

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Dear Parents and Students

In 2012 all students from Reception to Year 12 have been re-allocated to one the following six houses. Bourke (green), Hurley (blue), Marks (purple), O’Brien (white), Smith (yellow) and Walsh (red). Each of the houses has been named after significant people from within the CBC College community.

The House system aims at providing personal care and extensive leadership opportunities for all boys at CBC. It is envisaged that from 2012, students and their families will remain in that house for the duration of their schooling at CBC ensuring a sense of belonging. The House system will further support the Pastoral Care program and underpin academic, social and cultural activities including Athletic carnivals. There is a House Captain for each house who is supported by Junior and Senior Campus House leaders. A House Assistant Year 7 – 11 will support the House Captains in organising house events.

The College recognises that this structural change may have caused some students to have changed house colours. For 2012 students it has been decided that students may wear any appropriate items of clothing that match their 2012 House colour to Athletics Day. In 2013 House-colour related merchandise will be available through the Uniform Shop.

The College thanks students and parents for their support and understanding as we continue to work together to improve the pastoral care of students.

Mr Ian HamiltonAP-Wellbeing

Assistant Principal - Wellbeing

Walsh House (Red)Br Frances Celsus WALSH

Br Walsh was Headmaster 1940-45. He was responsible for the rebuilding of the College after the loss of boarders and senior classes in 1923 during the difficult times of the Depression. He fought tirelessly for CBC and restored the College reputation as a place of excellence. He initiated social events to provide relief from the difficulties of war time and was responsible for the first socials with girls. He conducted the planning and fundraising for the Science block, the first new building to be built at CBC in 50 years.

Smith House (Yellow)Br Ernest Gregory SMITH

Brother Smith was a well-known science teacher in Adelaide. His reputation was so well respected that in 1957 nine girls from Convent schools were sent to study under him. Many of his students went on to Masters and Doctorates in the Sciences. In 1963 he was awarded the Australian Industry Development Association Medal.

O’Brien House (White)Br Francis Thomas O’BRIEN

Br O’Brien was Headmaster from 1879-1890; he managed the College through very difficult times. He is considered the most beloved of all Headmasters because of the warm relationships he built between himself and students He was also a great leader of his staff sharing praise and acknowledgements generously at a time when such behaviour was unusual. The O’Brien Memorial is the most important item in the College museum and it is a testimony to the importance of him as an exemplary teacher.

Marks House (Purple)Br John patrick MARKS

Br Marks was an ex-student and Headmaster from 1986-94. Great forward thinker, understood the importance of computers and introduced them to CBC way before most schools got involved with ICT. He a developed and resourced the Special Needs Team 9 now known as Inclusive Education). Br John was a great believer in supporting the needs of the student rather than making the student conform to the status quo. He was dedicated to lifelong learning and was awarded two Bachelor degrees and two Masters degrees.

Hurley House (Blue)Br Edmund phillip HuRLEy

Br Hurley taught at CBC from 1927-29, 39-54 and 57-59. He is most remembered as sports master although he was also Bursar and Deputy Principal. His classes in the forties were outstandingly successful. He possessed a very strong personality and was considered tough but he taught his students to always aim high and reach their full potential. He is fondly remembered by current Old Collegians.

Bourke House (Green)Br John Viani BOuRKE

Br Bourke was Headmaster 1958-63, 1968-70 and was known as a great builder. Brother Bourke never let problems stand in his way. He would always go to Plan B if Plan A didn’t work. A strong team builder, he upgraded the CBC Oval and built the change rooms. He built the first Junior Campus and the Senior Block. He reinstituted a resurgence in rowing conducted did the planning and fundraising for the Torrens Boatshed which was built after he left. Br John also prepared the planning for the O’Brien Building.

The Brothers whom we honour through our House namesThe House crests have been influenced by both the House colour and traditional crests to develop six crests that are contemporary and uniquely CBC Adelaide.

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There are two important dates that occur in College history at this time -- the opening of the old Gymnasium wing and the death of Br Leo Murphy.

The new wing was opened by Archbishop Dr Reilly on 1 May 1898. On the ground floor there was a Gymnasium, music room and a dining room for the boarders. The second floor consisted of dormitories and bathrooms for the boarders and the Brothers who looked after them. The building served the College in various forms for eighty five years, until the fire of 17 Dec 1983 destroyed everything except the outer shell. The gymnasium in the building was considered such a central part of College life that the CBC Old Collegians Association named their magazine ‘The Gym’. The building was later named the Hurley Wing, to reflect the more than thirty years service to the College provided by Br E P Hurley.

Br Joseph Leo Murphy was another who devoted most of his working life to CBC Adelaide. He arrived in Melbourne in 1889 after teaching in Ireland and Spain. He was sent to Adelaide in 1891 and then for a time to Nudgee, but he returned to spend the next thirty years at CBC. He was responsible for the Commercial Class and

for helping those boarders from remote areas who had no formal education to adjust to their new environment.

It was as the President of the Literary and Debating Society the Br Leo is best remembered. The society encouraged students to develop their public speaking skills and fostered a love of reading and prose. C J Dennis was a member of the society and his earliest published pieces were produced for the society’s magazine. Br Murphy was regarded as a gentle, scholarly and religious man whom old scholars happily visited when they returned to the school. His fiftieth year as a Christian Brother was celebrated at the Cathedral on 20 June 1923 with a large turnout of well-wishers at the various festivities. The last five years of his life were spent at Rostrevor on account of his failing health and he died on 28 April 1931 aged seventy-three.

Mrs Jacinta WeissDirector of Heritage, Community and Marketing

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Instrumental updateInterest in instrumental tuition continues to be strong at CBC with 160 boys enrolled in the program this semester. Currently there are no spaces available for guitar, drums, clarinet, sax and voice. There are limited places available for piano and trumpet lessons. If your son is interested in piano or brass lessons please contact Mrs Vivien London at the Senior School. As there is a waiting list for most of the instruments offered in the program it is vital that parents inform Mrs London if their son is not continuing. Thank you to the many parents who paid their fees on time -- it makes the scheduling of these lessons a great deal easier.

Liturgical music at CBCThis week many boys in the music department will perform at the Edmund Rice Mass. Our top singers in the senior school have been simultaneously learning Jazz repertoire for the upcoming Generations in Jazz Festival and finding the time to meet to rehearse liturgical music. Ms Woehle has diligently trained the Year 7 boys while Ms Davies has been working with all the JS boys in their music classes. Singing is an integral part of the music program at CBC and I thank the boys, in advance, for their commitment to all forms of music-making in the school.

St Mary’s Music CafeOn Friday 27 April the Vocal Ensemble joined the Funk Band in a performance at our sister school St Mary’s. This was my first visit to St Mary’s College and I was delighted with the calibre of the music-making. The CBC Funk Band opened the night and performed with panache under the direction of Mr Roach. The Vocal Ensemble rose to the occasion and seemed at ease in front of an audience of mainly teenage girls (plus parents). Thanks are due to Mr Ben Gillard and Mr Roach for their musical leadership and to the members of the Funk Band and the Vocal Ensemble for their great performances.

Ms Louise GuthlebenArts Coordinator

Arts Coordinator

CBC Parent and Friends invite family and friends to a dinner to celebrate the

250th anniversary of the birth of blessed edmund rice

the founder of the Christian Brothers College7pm saturday 2 June, cbc Gymnasium

This will be an opportunity to come together as a college community to celebrate this significant event.

Please keeP this date free

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Mark 10: 43-45

“But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

I start with this passage of scripture, as it’s at the heart of what Christian Service is all about. Much to the surprise of those awaiting the Messiah, Jesus came so that he may serve, rather than be served. Edmund Rice modelled his life on that of Jesus and was also devoted to following Mary’s example, who came, ultimately, to serve God, sacrificing her own personal desires, so that she may do God’s good work. Edmund was a very wealthy man (a millionaire by today’s standards) and gave up that life, as he had great compassion for the suffering of the poor and oppressed. Instead he used his wealth to feed, clothe and educate the poor, so that they may move out of the poverty cycle their family was in.

As members of an Edmund Rice community, we are called to live out our values of Excellence, Community, Faith and Compassion. We realise that Christian service is so much more than just giving money to the poor. It is recognising that any group of people who are somehow disadvantaged need help and the opportunity of a fair go. It is so easy to become embroiled in the business of day-to-day living and be pre-occupied with acquiring things; so much so that we may forget to consider and assist those in desperate need. During Term 1 there were many wonderful examples of Christian Service in action across the whole College. In the Senior College the most obvious of these was the Christian Service Learning Program, then other ventures such as Project Compassion, our blood donations, BBQs and Shrove Tuesday, organised by the SRC and the Social Action Group, The World’s Greatest Shave, and the Build the Bridge Project.

The Christian Service Learning Program involved 259 of our Year 10 and 11 boys, moving out into their local communities, to live out the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice, by helping those on the

margins. The boys volunteered for organisations such as Meals on Wheels, Royal Society for the Blind, countless aged care facilities, hospitals, Indigenous support agencies, Greek Welfare, the Italian Benevolent Foundation, St Vincent de Paul, Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Uniting Care, Anglicare, Edmund Rice Camps, The Hutt Street Centre and the Red Cross. Our boys have done this College proud in so many ways, evidenced by comments from providers, such as: “They worked brilliantly together and individually”, “The boys are an absolute credit to your school”, “It’s incredible that a boy so young can show that much initiative”, “He’s a real quiet achiever”, “We’ve never had such a motivated group of young men perform sing-along sessions like this”, “They would be an asset to any organisation and we would gladly take any more CBC boys you can offer”, “Very well mannered, considerate young men”, “Rose to the challenge of any task”, “Were a ray of sunshine for many of our residents, who crave the company of someone

that cares” and “You’re certainly doing something seriously right with those boys!”

On behalf of the College, I would like to give my warmest thanks to the organisations that accepted responsibility for our boys, who guided and nurtured their endeavours to make a difference in the lives of those in need. For many of our boys, I don’t think they realised the profound effect this experience would have on them and the direction it would provide for their future development. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to state how proud we are of them for the ‘light’ they have been to others.

Project Compassion last term also provided the opportunity for our boys to raise a considerable amount of money for Caritas who “educate to liberate” many poverty-stricken countries around the world, giving them the skills and knowledge they require to move out of dependency to independence and consequently move them out of their poverty cycle. Through the many fund-raising activities over the course of the term, over $10,000 was raised. 9

Purple, alone, raised just over $1000 and 9 White over $400!

Project Compassion and the Oaktree FoundationOver the course of Term 1 I have been in consultation with Katherine Greer, a representative from the Oaktree Foundation, a youth based organisation, working to eliminate extreme poverty. We are looking to establish an ongoing partnership with Oaktree that builds on the great work done through Project Compassion. This past term, other than collections received through the Project Compassion boxes, several classes made significant, individual contributions. 9 White raised over $400 and 9 Purple just cleared the $1000 mark. These amazing efforts, coupled with the money received via Shrove Tuesday and a number of BBQs, mean that many families and communities in poverty stricken

countries, supported by Caritas, will have hope and be able to develop some degree of self-sufficiency. I sincerely thank all those staff and students, particularly those involved in the SRC and SAG, for their kind donations of time and effort that helped to make these fundraising drives a great success.

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SAGThe Social Action Group (SAG) continues to be the backbone of a lot of the financial support given to organisations such as Caritas, our pilgrimages to Vietnam and the Philippines etc. Congratulations to the following students on their election to year level leadership positions within the SAG: Year 7 – Laurence Gianetta, Year 8 – Oliver Way, Year 9 – Damian Vasilevski, Year 10 – Hamish Richardson, Year 11 – Corey Sommers and Year 12 – Adam Trist. Our SAG boys dedicate so much of their personal time, during breaks, to meetings and the organisation and running of so many fundraising events. This term we intend to continue to support the fundraising initiatives of the College, but also wish to shift a little of our focus to the environment and how we can lessen the effect of littering and continue to promote recycling -- simple, but very effective ways that students can look after our Earth.

Build the Bridge ProjectWe welcome Mason Sommerville, who coordinates the Build the Bridge Project and see much promise in the new partnership formed between ourselves, Rostrevor and St Paul’s, to help young refugees new to our country. Mason saw that there was a great need to support refugees who have lost a great deal. Many of the young Afghani boys, whom we will be supporting through this project, in the second term, are without parents or family and though under great duress see Australia as a wonderful opportunity for them to live in peace and create a bright future. The project has given 12 boys from our three schools the opportunity to participate and so I would like to congratulate Corey Billows, Jake Manton, Aaron Batic and Phillip Rocconi for their selection; their survey submissions, on the issue of asylum, impressed us greatly. Only four boys from each school could be selected and twelve CBC boys applied!

Homelessness - The Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons Inc and the Hutt Street Meals CentreThe beautiful, unusually warm April weather we have enjoyed for so much of our holidays is now gone and the cold is setting in. Let us remember how fortunate we all are to enjoy the basic comforts that we may often take for granted and help the homeless, through donations of blankets, gloves, socks, raincoats and soup-making. Later this term we are looking to organise a sleep-out, here at the College, to promote a greater awareness of the plight of the homeless and ways that we can help to ease their burden. The plan is to make a collection, bring it to both organisations to be given to the homeless, share a soup meal with them, get to know some of the people there (under the supervision of several teachers, who will also participate), then come back to the College to sleep on the balconies of the O’Brien building for the night (with a piece of cardboard for a mattress, a warm jacket, some gloves and a warm blanket). Students and teachers will then have a glimpse of the experience, but be so much more informed and therefore able to appreciate the issues surrounding homelessness.

Farewell to Father Peter GardinerFinally, I would like to thank Father Peter Gardiner for his contributions to the College, as Chaplain, SAG, Retreat, Pilgrimage and Breakfast Club coordinator. Father Pete (as he is affectionately known), achieved so many wonderful things in his time here, made a tangible connection with all whom he encountered and sacrificed a great deal to support and extend the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice. He helped so many students and staff nurture their spiritual development and became an integral part of the fabric and history of The Purple and White. We will miss you Pete and wish you every blessing and success, no matter what path you take.

Let us continue, as a College community, to be advocates for the poor or disadvantaged in our society, so that they too may have the opportunity to live their life to the full, and in turn assist others in need. We should not forget the many simple ways that we can serve those in need, such as: standing up for the elderly when on public transport, helping the physically disabled, weak or frail, when we see them in need. Every little act of kindness matters, as we all strive to make this world a better place.

Blessed Edmund – Pray for us.Live Jesus in our hearts – forever.

Mr Hilary FlynnCSL/Values Education Co-ordinator

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1 World’s Greatest Shave at the Junior Campus

2 World’s Greatest Shave at the Senior Campus

3 CSL: Bradley Corbo, Andrew Tamburrino, and Christian Bianchetti at the Salvos, Campbelltown

4 CSL: William Besanko and Jordan Trieu Lor at Bentleigh Residential Care

5 CSL: Carl Urbancic at Wirrina Homes

6 CSL: Stephen Koutsouliotis (WGWA) at the Greek Welfare Centre

7 CSL: Brayden Howard at Meals on Wheels, Norwood

8 CSL: Jesse Francesca and Samuel Sunter at Goodwill

9 CSL: Philip Calum and Luca Caristo at the Salvos, Kilkenny

10 CSL: Anthony Martino and Carmine Alvaro at the Italian Benevolent Foundation

11 CSL: Brandin Lam, Vandi Huynh and Duc Ho at the RSL Villas, Angle Park

12 9 Purple selling muffins for Project Compassion

13 9 White raising money for Project Compassion

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The National Assessment Programme – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

It is an expectation that all students in these year levels participate in the tests.

The tests take place over three days starting on Tuesday 15 May and ending on Thursday 17 May.

Tues 15 May Wed 16 May Thurs 17 May

year 3

Language Conventions40 minutes

Writing 40 minutes

Reading 45 minutes

Numeracy45 minutes

year 5

Language Conventions40 minutes

Writing40 minutes

Reading50 minutes

Numeracy50 minutes

year 7

Language Conventions45 minutes

Writing40 minutes

Reading65 minutes

NumeracyCalculator40 minutes

Non-calculator40 minutes

year 9

Language Conventions45 minutes

Writing40 minutes

Reading65 minutes

NumeracyCalculator40 minutes

Non-calculator40 minutes

Calculators are NOT permitted in the Numeracy test in Years 3 and 5. In Years 7 and 9, there is one Numeracy test where calculator use is permitted and one where it is not.

NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance.

As a school we have worked with students to prepare them for the expectations of the tests. The material covered is part of the curriculum.

NAPLAN is just the measure of where your child is at the moment and is not to be seen as a stressful exercise.

To help your son get the most out of the tests, please encourage them not to see it as any more than it is: a snapshot of their progress in literacy and numeracy.

You are welcome to address any queries about the tests to either your son’s teacher or myself.

Mrs Sandra BuchananNAPLAN Coordinator

NAPLAN AT CBC

A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR

DAW HOUSE HOSPICE

FRIDAY,JUNE 15TH,2012 • CAPRI THEATRE141 GOODWOOD RD, GOODWOOD

Drinks and Nibbles from 7pm

Film starts at 8:30pm sharp

Contact Cathy Peterson 0407 874 054

peterson.cm@optusnet.com.au

$25 PER PERSON

(CTC)

Daw House Hospice Fundraising Movie Night – Great Girls Night Out!“What To Expect When You’re Expecting”Liam Peterson ( 9 Red ) is going on a trek to Everest Base Camp in 2013. The aim of this trek is to raise $60,000 in support of the Daw House Hospice Foundation. The money raised will go directly to the Daw House Hospice Foundation, enabling them to fund much needed renovations and support projects such as the Art as Therapy program and the Complementary Care Centre for their care of the dying and their families.

There are 23 trekkers signed up and each of them are being asked to fundraise towards the target.

I am arranging a movie night to help raise some of these much needed funds. It is being held on Fri June 15th, from 7pm featuring the upcoming movie, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”. This would be a fun girls night out, as well as supporting a great cause.

Tickets are pre sale only by 8th June. Please call (0407 874 054) / SMS or email (peterson.cm@optusnet.com.au) to arrange tickets.

Cathy Peterson (Liam 9 Red)

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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It is an absolute joy for me to work more closely with staff, students and families at the Junior Campus. I wish to sincerely thank you all for the way in which you have made me feel so welcome. In my daily conversations with parents and grandparents it has been reiterated often that both new and established families recognise that there is something very special about being part of the CBC community, and that it is with great confidence that they entrust their son’s education to us. The boys themselves are a delight and on a daily basis can be witnessed demonstrating the college values of Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion.

On Monday we had a number of visitors both from the education and business sectors join Mr Mifsud on a tour of our magnificent site. On a daily basis I reflect upon how blessed we are to realise the vision of a very dedicated Leadership Team and College Board who with determination ensured that, in the planning and building of the Junior Campus, they would realise an architectural design that is world class and reflective of best practice and research in 21st century education. It is my belief that such “Excellence” is not just a standard; it is a state of mind, a commitment to our community, driven through our faith. It is a way of being, working together; living. It is what happens when Excellence, Faith, Compassion and Community unite. Let us never take for granted the gift we have been given and as a community recognise that we are young in our journey within our new site and together, need to continue to strive for excellence and best practice in all that we do, allowing ourselves to be open to reflection and continuous improvement.

Blessed Edmund RiceThis Friday as a college community we celebrate our feast day mass, in which we will give thanks to God for our inspirational founder, “Blessed Edmund Rice” who in 1802 through his visionary educational leadership established the Christian Brother congregation.

Arnold Bennett (1867 - 1931), war correspondent, once wrote; “There can be no knowledge without emotion. We may be aware of a truth, yet until we have felt its force, it is not ours. To the cognition of the brain must be added the experience of the soul.”

Blessed Edmund, as an educational leader, was confronted by the truth of deprivation and poverty. He demonstrated transformational leadership that was founded in his soul and enacted through his spirit. When we look to the complexity and challenges of education in the 21st century, it is this transformational and highly ethical leadership that is required to ensure we build a future that is focused on liberation, equity, peace, justice and empowerment for all.

Edmund had a deep understanding of the context in which he lead and could not reconcile within his soul the injustice and despair that poverty presented for the boys on the street in Waterford. Driven by the spirit he became passionate and relentless in his need to

respond to this calling. Through the eyes of his soul, the hopelessness and despair dissipated and was replaced by his vision -- a vision of liberation of these young men through faith and education, building the character, skills and knowledge that would allow them to become productive citizens within their community, gain employment and break down the debilitating barriers of isolation, disadvantage and despair. Central to our college vision today remains our faith, transforming our college community and promoting the values of excellence, community and compassion.

Zohar and Marshall (2000) state that: “Faith is transformative as it guides our decision making and cognition and has the ability to shift individuals from lower motivation (fear, anger, greed) to a position of higher motivation (love, courage, compassion) .”

Our 2012 college theme “Courage to Discover, Challenge, Inspire!” promotes us to move from what we know and understand as educators to what is current research and best practice in 21st century education and educational leadership. It challenges us to embrace change, staying open to the possibilities and opportunities that this new paradigm in education presents. It equally provides us with an opportunity to engage, reflect, celebrate and learn through our past, drawing upon the teaching and wisdom reflected in the Gospel readings, the vision of Blessed Edmund Rice and the one hundred and thirty three years of the Christian Brothers involvement in boys education at Wakefield St, Adelaide. This inquiry into our past, historically, is situated at a time of not only significant educational change, but for the Christian Brothers a time of significant organisational change, which has resulted in the formation of the governing body “Edmund Rice Education Australia” and the appointment of the first lay principals. This time of reflection and inquiry into our past continues to lead strategically to our future educational direction, allowing us to work together as a learning community to develop clarity and celebrate what is innately right.

Today Blessed Edmund Rice’s vision is recognised globally through the Christian Brothers and the Edmund Rice Associates. Nationally this vision is currently expressed through the Edmund Rice Education Australia Charter that recognises that foundational to the vision of Edmund Rice Education Australia are the touchstones – Inclusive Community, Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education and Justice and Solidarity.

It is to our heart that God speaks, awakening within us a calling to act in his name, with love, courage, compassion and wisdom, and it is my belief that our soul remains restless until we enact God’s vision. As we enter into this deep relationship with God we gain great clarity and confidence in the context in which we must lead and in doing so inspire others to follow. God clearly spoke to Edmund inspiring leadership that would transform lives and courageously challenge inequality, building in its place a vision that would translate beyond his life time. Two hundred years later his vision continues to challenge us and remains at the heart of our educational community, ensuring the decisions we make empower and strengthen the community toward social inclusion and excellence in education.

“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Those who look outside dream and those who look within awaken.” (Carl Jung (1875 - 1961) psychologist)

RemindersMother’s Day Morning Tea at the Junior Campus

To celebrate, respect and demonstrate our love for our Mums and Grandmothers we invite you to our traditional Junior Campus Mother’s Day Morning Tea, to be held next Friday 11 May commencing at 9am in the courtyard.

School photosLetters regarding school photos together with payment envelopes have been sent out to all families. Family Photo envelopes can be collected from Reception and payment is made on the day of the photo and all students are required to be dressed in full winter school uniform.

Collection of children after schoolTo ensure our students’ safety can we please implore all parents and caregivers not to double park as children have been observed running in between traffic; this is clearly a safety issue that we all need to take responsibility for.

Junior Campus AssemblyNext Friday our Junior Campus Assembly will be held at 11.20am and will be hosted by our Year 4 students and you are all very welcome to attend.

I leave you this week with a desire for us all, resonating from our Blessed Edmund Rice Mass, to embrace this time of celebration and reflection, to look within and to be awakened to our true mission of a catholic community in the Edmund Rice tradition.

Mrs Caroline ClarkeActing AP – Junior CampusAP – Vision and Innovation

Acting Assistant Principal – Junior Campus

Scholastic Book Club Orders due

Wednesday 9 May

Junior School

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Dear Families and Friends

The story of the Good Shepherd isn’t just aimed at leaders. All of us Christians are the sheep, and Jesus is the shepherd. We shepherds in God’s flock, however, should take note: before we can be good shepherds who lead the way for others, we must first be sheep who know and follow the Chief Shepherd’s voice ourselves. How well do we hear his voice among the others that seek our attention? Contemporary society often yells out, “Money!”

Accountants, Financial Advisors, Life Coaches: “I’m your ticket to success. Worship me.” Yet through the deafening roar the Shepherd’s voice whispers: “Follow me.”

Good leaders listen for the voice of the Jesus. As we develop an inner life of quietness and prayer, we can learn to be more sensitive to his leading. God knows what is best for you and your chapter, and desires to direct you.

Don’t short-change your flock or yourself by trying to do things without listening to him.

God has a plan for us – and it’s up to each individual to trust the plan that He has for us.

It’s a constant challenge for all Christians to stop and follow Him in our daily lives.

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away-- and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.” John 10:11-18

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those parents who attended our most reverent ANZAC Day reflection as part of our weekly Junior Campus Assembly last week.

Have a good week!

Gospel Challenge: Celebrating The Edmund Rice Storypresence, Compassion, Liberation

“The Spirit of our God is upon me: because the Most High has anointed me to bring good News to those who are poor. God has sent me to proclaim liberty to those held captive, recovery of sight to those who are blind, and release to those in prison – to proclaim the year of our god’s favour. “ Luke 4:18-19

Inspired by the Pastoral Letter of Bishop Thomas Hussey on Catholic Education and Nano Nagle and her Sisters of the Presentation, Edmund wound up his business and opened his first school at Waterford in 1802. He placed unbounded trust in Providence and in his own words said - ‘Be intent on prayer and whatever may happen will turn to good. Cast all your cares into the arms of Divine Providence.

Edmund’s unique insight into scripture was a call to support the most vulnerable and those at the margins, by means of education which was directed to personal and social liberation and possibility.

As we come together this week let all of us be strengthened as we remember the unique legacy Edmund left us as we serve each other this week and every week.

Mass And prayer Services4 May Whole School Mass – Edmund Rice Mass,

Gymnasium 9.00am

9 May Reception Prayer Service led by Mrs Odger’s class 9.00am

16 May Year 1/2 Prayer Service led by Mrs Radbone’s class 9.00am

23 May Year 6 Mass led by Ms William’s class 9.00am

30 May Year 5 Mass led by Mr Malloy’s class 9.00am

1 May 250th Anniversary of Blessed Edmund Rice’s Birth. Mass, Venue and time to be advised

6 June Year 4 Prayer Service led by Mr Riganese’s class 9.00am

8 June First Rite of Reconciliation – Edmund Rice Chapel 9.30-10.30

13 June Year 3 Prayer Service led by Mrs Duddy’s class 9.00am

ALL PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THESE LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

Sacramental program For 2012This week, we commenced our Sacramental Program for 2012 and, if you have not collected confirmation cards for your son’s upcoming confirmation, a proforma can be collected from the front office, which we ask you to complete and return before the end of Term 2 to provide us with ample opportunity to complete the paperwork before our confirmation ceremony in August 2012.

Some important dates for your information:

• Friday 8 June 2012 at 9.30am – 10.30am Edmund Rice Chapel to be celebrated by Fr Dean Marin.

• Tuesday 31 July 2012 at 6.00pm at the Junior Campus (Eucharist/Confirmation)

• Tuesday 28 August 2012 at 6.00pm at the Junior Campus (Wine Tasting)

• Friday 31 August 2012 at 7.00pm at St Francis Xavier Cathedral - Confirmation Ceremony celebrated by Archbishop Philip Wilson.

• Sunday 2 September 2012 at 11.00am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral – First Eucharist.

A reminder that these parent meetings are a symbol of your commitment to your son’s personal faith and formation journey and accordingly your attendance is compulsory.

St Vincent de paul Winter AppealOn 9 May, 2012, Bob Byrne from the St Vincent De Paul Society will be visiting the Junior Campus speaking with all classes and there will be an opportunity for our community to donate warm clothing and blankets to the annual St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal.

project Compassion 2012Thanks to all families who have returned their Project Compassion boxes. If you have not done so please return it to the front office as soon as possible.

Thank you for your generous donations of Easter Hampers at the end of Term 1; these were forwarded on to needy members of our school community.

Jesus has risen! He has risen indeed.

Mr Bruce Were - Junior Campus Religious Education Curriculum Coordinator

We cannot change the world but we can make a contribution to making it a better place.

Mr Bruce WereJunior Campus Religious Education Curriculum Coordinator

Junior Campus REC Coordinator Morning Tea

Mother’s Day

9am Friday 11 MayJunior Campus

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BasKeTBall

Open A BasketballSt Michael’s College 44 defeated CBC 34

It was a low-scoring game and highlighted the fact that both teams were reasonably matched. CBC were very effective in matching point for point but lost ground by two or three points each quarter and this cumulatively built up in the opposition’s favour. Congratulations to St Michael’s for the win. It did not help that our shot selection was a bit wayward as some of the three-point attempts were not warranted. On the positive side, I was impressed with the effort by the players and the team cohesion demonstrated in this, the first game of the season. We hope to learn from each game and continue in this present attitude and application to have a successful season.

Poynter started us off well with a two-point jumper and a three-pointer in addition to aggressive defence in our zone. Sach handled the game well to set up scoring options in addition to getting the ball out of the crucial mid-court section. Harrison was very aggressive in his offense, driving the ball past double teams, bringing the ball up the court quickly and contributed eight points. Balkwill had to cover both ends of the court in rebounding duties. He was quite successful in getting the ball securing it and got the ball to the guards. A good game for him. De Pinto was also very confident in defence as he stripped the ball and prevented the passing options from the opposition. He pulled in some remarkable rebounds. Ciabattoni was excellent in defence playing aggressive man-to-man against his counterpart. He also contributed with two excellent three-pointers to finish with eight points. Hilliker was excellent in the shooting guard role, making good position in offence to create scoring opportunities. Megins made good position in defence and offense, contributed with rebounds and made some impressive baskets. He contributed eight points to our tally. Kurves, and I don’t know how, made a massive rebound with clear air between his feet and the court. He was also instrumental in rebounds and contributed to the score.

It is with pleasure that I announce the Captain and Vice-Captain for the Basketball Club 2012.

Captain: Emile Sach Vice-Captain: Oliver MeginsThese two men have a leadership role beyond the Open A team. Their responsibilities extend to all senior and junior teams in 2012. Congratulations to both.

please note that there is a bye next week.As always, thank you to our faithful parents and players from other CBC teams who supported the Open As. Thanks also to Anne Marie Kurvers for scoring duties and Mr Mellor for his invaluable contribution as Assistant Coach. Next game is against a talented Concordia College team on 12/5/2012 at home.

Mr Gary JallehCoach

Open C BasketballSt Michaels 39 defeated CBC 33

The CBC C team played their first game of the season away at St Michael’s. It was a very entertaining fast and furious game of basketball. The players gave their best and defended resolutely. At training we need to work on our fitness and finishing skills. Gavin was outstanding scoring a staggering 19 points. Vandi scored 6, Nam 4, Guiseppe2 and Vincent 2.

Mr Tony CarrieriCoach

Junior A BasketballCBC 40 defeated St Michael’s 33

The Junior As started the 2012 season with a frantic first quarter that saw us ahead by 18-2 at the first change. This excellent start was due to a stellar performance by Luke Zounis who was pulling down the boards at both ends of the court, and scoring at will. Just when a massacre was on the cards, St. Mick’s rallied and clawed back the margin to a solitary point late in the final term. CBC kept their heads and a solid team performance was rewarded with a 7 point victory.

Mitch Squire contributed a valuable 10 points, Owain Manship was consistent with 9, and Luke and Jayden finishing with 8 each.

This was a solid team performance to start the season on a positive note.

Mr dan McMahonCoach

prep B Basketball CBC 52 defeated St Michael’s 17

CBC’s Prep B side started off their season in tremendous fashion with a comprehensive 52 to 17 victory over a much more physically imposing St Michael’s side.

The box score at the end of the first quarter read CBC 7 v St Michael’s 0. Whilst CBC struggled at times to find their range early on, our defence was impenetrable. CBC did rack up the points on the scoreboard later, but our defence remained intact, only allowing 4 points from fast break opportunities for the entire game.

Considering the height disadvantage we had on the floor, our rebounding was likewise superb, with even our smaller guards wriggling their way under the basket and pinching the ball from St Michael’s ‘Easter Island-esque’ big men.

Jack Hamblin exuded calmness under the rim and whilst designated as an interior player for much of the game, he did a great job of handling the ball occasionally also.

Kyle Fleetwood-Piper largely played a ‘swingman’ role during the game and was equally effective at both ends of the floor. Playing sound fundamental basketball, Kyle was a constant thorn in the offence’s side by constantly disrupting ball movement, and also finished at the rim with calm finesse in transition offence.

Sascha Jensen ran the floor well all game and competed extremely well with St Michael’s ‘tall timber’. He was a persistent threat on the offensive boards and finished his shots with great poise.

Paddy Clarke was pest-like on defence constantly disrupting the opposition’s shots and court placement. He was a tireless worker without the ball, often looking to provide options to the ball handlers whilst dragging defenders around the court when with the ball.

Our man of the match though was Daniel Wallace who played the consummate point-guard role to perfection. He brought the ball up the court efficiently and had 7 steals for the game. His play in the half court game was awesome and he was fearless against the significantly taller opposition. Daniel finished with 20 points.

Next week we have a bye and Week 3’s (12 May) game will be at Concordia. A great start to the season!

Mr Richard MooreCoach

CBC Canoeists prepare for June long weekend Murray 100 Regatta.

In the recent term 1 school holidays CBC kayakers returned to training after a long break from competing in the Australian National Championships. While many students relaxed during the school holidays CBC Kayakers took up the challenge of long endurance training which required many kilometres on the water in preparation for the Murray 100 Regatta. This is an annual event on the river Murray consisting of a 100 kilometre point to point race down river. The event is held on the 5th-6th of May with competitors flooding in from all over Australia. Good luck to the athletes competing in this challenging event.

pietro SantarelliCBC Canoe / Kayaking Captain

Library Crew updateAt the beginning of the week the library crew met to discuss several changes that we will trial over the coming term. Feedback from the class teachers was very positive about the library crew. They were, however, concerned about the timing of the duties. We did not want to disrupt the morning routines for the library crew members.

Therefore, the library crew members have nominated a time to help in the library straight after lunch. This will provide a great opportunity for students to do individual library borrowing if necessary, assisted by our able library crew.

Library passesI have also introduced a library pass this term. Each class has been allocated a library pass which will enable individual students to access the library during silent reading time. They will then be assisted to borrow with the help of our Year 6 library crew members. This will provide our avid readers better access to the library while also allowing those children who are absent during class borrowing to borrow at an alternative time.

premier’s Reading Challenge updateCongratulations to the following students for successfully completing the challenge:

2 Purple Henry, Lucas3 White Josh H, Thomas M, Awak, Aaditya

Well done boys!

I look forward to receiving many more completed forms in the near future.

Mrs Caroline WilsonTeacher / Librarian Junior Campus

Junior Campus Library

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First XVIII FootballRostrevor 23.9 (133) defeated CBC 9.11 (65)

Best Players: N Delaat, M Formichella, M Nye, J Rutai, J Tollenaar.

After a solid start the First XVIII neglected to press home the ascendancy on the field and convert this into scoreboard pressure.

As the ensuing quarters of play wore on, our loss of fitness cost us dearly, particularly the 2nd where RC kicked away to a six goal break at the half.

In true fashion our team soldiered on and made some headway, but skill errors and the physical pressure they create, always let RC have the opportunity to counter attack.

It was pleasing to see the endeavour of some of the new members of the team, particularly Jonti Rutai as a Year 10, to show a great deal of courage and skill.

The engine room players again battled with Nye, Formichella and Tollenaar being involved consistently at the stoppages.

We travel to Westminster College this week and will work towards a better result.

Mr Colin Curnow Coach

year 9 FootballCBC 25.14 (164) defeated pembroke 3.5 (23)

Best Players: Bielby, Johansen, Koulizos, Perpetua, Strange and all played well

Goal Scorers: Sarunic 6, Strange 4, Perpetua 3, Bielby 3, Tulley 2, Colangelo 2, Koulizos 2, Boffo 1, Bojovic 1, Clarke 1

Despite not training and my own knowledge of the players being limited, the team produced an outstanding team effort to defeat Pembroke by 141 points.

Due to this being my first time observing the players closely I deliberately rotated them through all parts of the ground. Hence several players played in unfamiliar positions for one or two quarters. I was extremely impressed with the manner in which they approached this challenge.

The stand-out features of CBC’s play were the ferocious tackling and attack on the ball, the willingness to play on and use space, and the support of each other through shepherding and voice. There were also 10 individual goal-scorers.

Whilst ‘all played well’ is often the attribution given when a team has such a dominating win, I can honestly report that all players contributed and should be pleased with their efforts. There are several players that deserve special mention. Tom Bielby was best afield, racking up a possession a minute at half-back, ruck, centre and half forward. His ability to win the ball and break into space was astounding. He also scored 3 goals. Nathan Koulizos dominated the air, taking numerous marks and driving the ball forward regularly with his raking left leg. Luke Johansen ran to space and provided excellent link work. Julian Perpetua was very creative with his use of the ball through the midfield and up forward. Jack Strange used the ball exceptionally well and played tall as well as small. There were too many other outstanding individual performances to mention any more.

Mr Matthew CrisantiCoach

year 8 FootballCBC 13.15 (93) defeated Mercedes 2.2 (14)

Best Players: R. Goodwin, R. Atkinson, A. McPherson, B. Adams, J. Howard, T. Sarunic, B. D’Antonio, M. Gabrielli, D. Aplin, J. Edginton, M. Cotsios

Goal scorers: 4 – R. Goodwin, 2 – J. Howard, 1 - B. Adams. D. Aplin, J. Edgington, T. Sarunic, L. Squire, S. Tsoukatos, Unknown.

We could not have wished for a better start to the season, with a resounding victory in our first game. Any thoughts of the team being a little rusty and ill-prepared, after only one training, were quickly dispelled as all players attacked the ball fiercely, supported teammates, worked tirelessly and were very disciplined throughout the game. Royce Goodwin and Riley Atkinson dominated in ruck and around the ground, giving our on-ballers first look at the ball. Their tap work and marking around the ground was first-class. Royce finished off his performance kicking 4 goals. Andrew McPherson, B. Adams, T. Sarunic and Daniel Aplin ran all day, continually stopping opposition attacks and driving the ball into our forward line. The work-rate of these players in the midfield was tremendous and their ability to create opportunities for their teammates, set up many of our goals. I was particularly pleased with the way these players attempted to get to as many contests as possible, outnumbering the opposition and winning the contested possessions.

Jordan Howard gathered numerous possessions in the forward line, playing the ‘power forward’ position extremely well. His work at ground level and his ability to evade opponents was a pleasure to watch. Michael Gabrielli was solid as a rock in defence, marking strongly, tackling hard and kicking long out of our backlines. B. D’Antonio and Michael Cotsios gathered many possessions on the wings and their willingness to run through the lines was a fine example to their teammates. Both players got out in the open when needed and attacked the ball fiercely often tackling much bigger opponents. J. Edgington worked very hard whether up forward or deep in defence. He used his pace well and ran to support teammates on many occasions.

I was very pleased with the contributions of all players and their disciplined attitude throughout the game. Many thanks to the large contingent of supporters; your barracking was much appreciated by the team. See you all next week.

Mr peter TippinsCoach

year 4/5 Football Immanuel College vs CBC

Last week our boys had their first match against a highly skilled and well-drilled Immanuel College.

Despite the contrast in skills, the boys really did equip themselves well. After a first quarter onslaught, the boys continued to persist and work for each other.

It was a great opportunity for the coaching staff to see the strengths and areas of development that our boys need to compete at the next level.

Due to an overwhelming response of boys keen to play football this season, Mr Buttfield has successfully negotiated for CBC to field two teams in the competition and effective from next week a second side will join the competition.

This decision will guarantee maximum participation for all of the boys who have nominated to be a part of CBC football this season and we seek full support from all families to make the commitment to attend all games during the season.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank two parents for some wonderful acts of kindness.

Firstly, a huge thank you to Mr Andrew Neville who has accepted the role to coach the additional Year 4/5 side and I ask that you support him with goal umpiring etc.

Secondly, thanks to Sharon Moten for supplying oranges at half-time for the boys.

Scores for our first match were:

Immanuel College 9-10 64 defeated CBC 1-5 11

Best Players Jack Bourke, Anthony Boffo, Ethan D’Angelo, Liam Ryan, Kaine Baldwin and Brodie Miller.

For many of the boys it was their first game of football and we look forward to developing their skills as the season continues.

Mr Bruce Were Coach

year 3 Football Highgate 1.7 (13) defeated CBC 1.0 (6)

We had a terrific start to the season today -- the weather was perfect for footy. Our team this year is virtually unchanged from last year with a few new boys coming into the squad. We faced up against our key rivals from last year Highgate and the first quarter was a true arm wrestle with no score but lots of open running football. Highgate got some points on the board in the second however our back line held up and limited their opportunities; we missed out on some of the centre breaks compared with the 1st quarter. The third was again an open flowing game with only 1 point scored; it showed how the back line held up under pressure. The last quarter was ours; it was if the boys had just been warming up and we moved into the forward line several times with a goal scored by Marcello. It was only time that beat us in the end as we went forward several time. We have a very strong squad this year and the boys are going to have a very successful season. Great Work!

Tips for training this week - being in front in the marking competitions and putting your head over the contested ball.

Goal Scorer: Marcello Guider (1)

Best Players: Blake McDonough, Matthew Adams and Hunter Dwyer

Thanks to Ms Williams and the volunteers for helping out.

Mr Steve BrooksCoach

TaBle Tennis

year 8/9 Table Tennispembroke defeated CBC

On an Indian summer evening, an evening so mild even the birds were confused CBC drew in games but lost on points to a well attired Pembroke team. With six wins each it is really a matter of mathematics – mathematics really had no place in our minds as we wheeled our bicycles down Frome Road into the approaching dusk.

Mr Rory Harris Coach