touchstone vol 4 no 1 winter 2016

Vol 4 No 1 Winter 2016

Personal ExcellenceAccepting the challenge

Today’s boys...tomorrow’s gentlemen

Cover: Zane Sumich ropes up for abseiling at the Wilyabrup sea cliffs on the Year 12 Outdoor Education camp. Photo by Jason Matthews.

From the Principal 4

Personal Excellence 6

College News 10

Board Report 32

Parent Auxiliary Report 34

Staff 36

Palma 38

Inside

Touchstone is a magazine for the CBC Fremantle community

Editor and designer Cherie Butcher

Proofreading Michelle Ainsworth, Keane Bourke and Shaun Kenny

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for excellence is always encouraged as we constantly ask our students to set new limits and believe in themselves to achieve them.

Ernest Hemingway is credited with saying, “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” This sentiment is carried into much of the philosophy surrounding personal excellence at the College. Boys are not asked to outperform a classmate but instead are encouraged to seek improvement in their own performance by constantly asking questions such as, ‘am I better at this task than I was last week, last month or last year?’

As you read through this magazine I hope you enjoy reflecting upon the many instances where members of our community have sought to achieve at a level reflective of their personal best. Such achievement represents the College’s definition of excellence and I commend the talent and diligence of all those who are recognised in this way.

Mr Shaun KennyPrincipal

From the Principal

Welcome to our winter edition of Touchstone for 2016. Our magazine aims to keep all members of our CBC Fremantle community fully informed about the College’s progress and achievements whilst celebrating aspects of our long and distinguished past.

One particular characteristic associated with the history of the College is the exhortation of every student who has attended to achieve to their potential. This focus upon personal excellence has received a renewed emphasis in recent times and is the motif for this edition of our magazine.

A well understood principle regarding the education of boys is that they are often willing to settle for less than their best. It is commonly said that they will do ‘as little as you let them, and as much as you make them’. Although this is a generalisation, it is an important understanding when trying to create an educational culture which encourages each individual to strive for their best. At CBC we endeavour to provide challenges for the boys in all areas of their schooling.

Another salient observation which is also widely accepted is that boys are intrinsically motivated by competition. This provides an obvious opportunity to encourage personal excellence. Challenge helps to inspire boys to rise to the task, motivating them to lift their sights and set attainable goals. Striving

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Theodore Terzoudis-Lumsden (Year 10), Archer Larwood (Year 7) and Riley Faulds (Year 12) with Mr Kenny

“At CBC we endeavour to provide challenges for the boys in all areas of their schooling.“

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“At CBC, a boy’s very best effort is accepted as his own individual level of personal excellence, and celebrated as such.”

Ryan Abreu (Year 12) abseiling at Wilyabrup


Those familiar with the education of boys know that all too often they can be content to settle for mediocrity. They are happy to do the minimum in order to achieve what is just acceptable. At CBC Fremantle we believe challenge helps to motivate boys and taps into their natural inclination to rise to the task, so we constantly encourage students to strive for personal excellence by setting new and attainable limits.

Every student at CBC is challenged to walk across the stage to receive an award and be acknowledged for their achievements during their time at the College. Every boy can attain his own excellence; he does not have to be born with elite gifts. By its very nature, personal excellence for each boy looks different. At CBC, a boy’s very best effort is accepted as his own individual level of personal excellence and celebrated as such.

Although the College prides itself on academic rigour and achievement, the quest for personal excellence is not about getting good grades and being in the top ten percent. This cultural belief necessitates that every activity conducted at the College must be differentiated to such an extent that each student is capable of enjoying success if they provide their best effort. In the CBC community, all members are engaged in

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Personal Excellence:accepting the challenge

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assisting each boy in his quest for personal excellence, guiding him to assess risks, respond positively to adversity and seek to better himself. In collaboration with parents and families, this commitment to the common good results in a consistent message of unconditional love and acceptance which lays a solid bedrock for boys to extend themselves.

Visualising successBoys love a challenge; they thrive on competition and feeling empowered. In seeking personal excellence, doing better than your last effort is paramount for success. They also need to know they are capable of achieving their dream. They require clearly defined goals because once a boy believes he can be successful, he will almost always strive to live up to it.

Appropriate challenges with congruous risks, encouragement and structure are the key

“Boys thrive on competition, and in the quest for personal excellence, doing better than your last effort is paramount for success.”


Abseiling at the Year 12 Outdoor Education camp, where every boy is encouraged to challenge himself

ingredients to achieving personal excellence, and opening up new possibilities for future development.

It starts with a dream. Choosing the challenge and making it a definable goal, makes sure the boy cannot shirk his responsibility to his self-development. Writing a letter to his future self is a handy tool for self-evaluation and has been a compelling turning point for many young men at the College coping with their own obstacles. By visualising the achievement and focussing on the process, recognising the need for discipline and trying that bit harder to overcome the inevitable adversities that accompany a challenge, boys will inevitably gain mastery and progress, which fuels their confidence and self-belief.

No pain, no gainAccepting responsibility can be a stumbling block for adolescent boys. “It’s not fair,” they may wail, or just shrug and wait for mum or dad to do it for them. Human development is a response to problems and failures; it may appear counterintuitive, but weaknesses are opportunities and failures are open doors. Making the job easier for children doesn’t help in the long run. Mentoring, guiding and listening as the developing young men make their own mistakes and eventually celebrating with them as they achieve their goals is extremely potent in fostering the life-long habit of seeking personal excellence.

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CBC shows solidaritywith refugees

CBC Fremantle’s concern with the High Court’s decision to allow more than 267 asylum seekers to be returned to the off-shore processing centre at Nauru resulted in a visual protest on the perimeter of the campus.

Thirty-seven pairs of baby bootees symbolising the children in the group seeking refuge were hung on the College fences on Ash Wednesday, along with posters and signs to highlight the message of solidarity.

The display was organised and installed by Christian Service Learning Coordinator, Ms Emily Bowran, as part of a national response from ERA for Change, an advocacy group associated with Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). This group urged schools in its network to draw the public’s attention to the plight of the detainees facing imminent deportation.

CBC Fremantle Principal, Mr Shaun Kenny, said the College takes social justice issues very seriously, as one of the EREA guiding Touchstones in the education of its young men.

“We cannot in good conscience allow this decision to go unchallenged,” he said.

“Standing by and saying nothing as these people are sent back to deplorable living conditions is tantamount to assisting their return.”

Mr Kenny emphasises the College is not making a political statement with the protest, but rather a moral one.

“As Human Rights Law Centre legal advocacy director Daniel Webb stated: ‘Legality is one thing; morality is another’,” Mr Kenny said.

The College’s stance was overwhelmingly supported by students, staff and parents, with Mr Kenny receiving spontaneous applause when he spoke of the issue at the Year 12 Parent Information Evening prior to the installation of the statement of protest.

Left to right: Bevan Grant, Nicholas Tucker and Harry Bird (Year 12) with the College display on Ellen StreetPhoto by Keane Bourke (Year 12)

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Year 12 Literature and Media student, Keane Bourke, showcased his skill as a budding journalist in a recorded interview with outspoken Anglican priest, Reverend Chris Bedding from Darlington.

The telephone conversation took place in the light of the Reverend’s offer of his church as a place of sanctuary for refugees who face deportation back to off-shore processing, with some of the group including children who were born in Australia.

Keane’s intelligent interview probed the ethical and legal layers of the argument that divided the nation, and the articulate priest did not back down from the direct line of questioning.

Keane has a particular interest in social justice issues and politics, and hopes to pursue journalism and communications at university next year.

The media buff also wields a camera with some skill, which has already been earning him pocket money capturing events for clients including the Perth Scorchers, netball team NSW Swifts and Transperth, as well as College events.

Radio star speaks out on social justice

College News


Year 11 Geography students dived headfirst into the hot topic of the century with a project to make a book addressing climate change.

Under the supervision of Mr Joel Moss, the group is researching the contentious issue, collecting information about natural events that are escalating over time and how the greenhouse effect is believed to be a major factor in global warming.

The students are looking at the changing face of ecosystems and biodiversity, drawing attention to the evidence of behavioural disturbance, including the plight of polar bears as ice on the polar caps

shrinks and reduces their source of food. They also addressed the concern that ocean warming is destroying coral reefs.

All is not gloomy, however, as the boys are looking at methods of combatting Climate Change, including the use of natural power and reducing household carbon footprints with sustainable housing.

The group started their extensive project last year and hope to produce a small, fact-filled booklet by the end of Semester One in 2016.

Examining the environment

Mr Moss’s Year 11 Geography class

Rice breaks swimming reign


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After six years of Samson House dominating the annual school swimming carnival, Rice House overthrew the boys in blue and carried home the coveted shield at Challenge Stadium.

A turbulent scoreboard kept everyone guessing until the final results were revealed, with Morgan House’s massive lead making them hot favourites at the beginning of the day. However, the relays sealed the final score, and strong performances from Champion Boy Rafael Cipriano – who continues to beat his own records – helped to push Rice House into first position at the end of the day.

The final scores were: Rice House 5464.0, Samson House 5278.5, Patrick House 5169.5 and Athletics champions Morgan House with 5162.0.

Clockwise from left: Rice House collects the shield, Nicholas Watson (Year 11), on the starting blocks, Xander Jones (Year 8), and Craig Pittson (Year 8)

Educational eggs-perimentYear 9 students were thrilled to be involved in the incubation and hatching of live chickens as part of their Biology classwork focussing on embryology.

Eleven fertilised eggs were carefully monitored in a purpose-built incubator in the Science laboratory, and the students were charged with turning the unhatched chicks as they developed over 21 exciting days.

Along the way, the boys learned about the reproductive system of fowl, and the daily development of eggs as the chicks began to form behind their calcite shells.

Science teacher, Ms Alana Kubicek, was on hand to assist the novice mother hens as the chicks started to make their way

into the world, showing the boys the best way to hold the newborns and how to care for them.

The project resulted in eight chicks surviving from the initial 11 eggs, which is the average survival rate for poultry incubation.

Thanks to some clucky CBC families, the chicks were cared for during the school break and in Term 2 are ready to leave their brooding box and become domestic garden dwellers for Ms Kubicek and her family.

Back: William Higginson, Zach Dawson, Ms Kubicek, Jordan Fury, Bill OrrFront: Jonathan Kay, Mitchell Pelliccione, Kye Mitchell-Bathgate


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Pink stumps fundraiser

CBC 1st XI Cricket joined forces with rivals Emmanuel Catholic College in a Pink Stumps event to raise money for the McGrath Foundation, supporting breast cancer awareness and nursing assistance for sufferers of the disease.

The special game was hosted by the opposition, with CBC donning fuchsia pink armbands in recognition of the one in eight Australian women who currently suffer from breast cancer.

More than $1,000 was raised at the friendly affair, with a sausage sizzle and pink iced buns providing tea for the players and the supportive crowd.

Excellent performances from bowlers Ambrose Ryan (3/9) and Kennedy Sorrell (3/12), and batsmen Jack Camarda (55 not out), Tom Monaghan (31) and Zane Sumich (16) took CBC to victory on the day.

Zane Sumich and Kennedy Sorrell with Emmanuel Catholic College cricketers

Ambrose Ryan

It sounds incredible, but boys in the CBC woodwork shop have been making their very own electric guitars with just a bit of wood, a squirt of glue, some know-how and a lot of precision.

The boys had a bit of a head start producing their musical instruments by using beautiful Fijian mahogany for the guitar bodies, chosen for its tonal qualities, and the choice of either maple or rosewood for fretboards on the maple necks.

The budding luthiers started by gluing two mahogany blanks together, forming a thick rectangular slab. After the glue had dried they produced a template out of MDF and used it to trace out the guitar body and holes for the electrics with a router. The headstocks were cut out to the boys’ own designs and sanded to shape.

The joint where the neck meets the body was critical and every guitar was slightly different. After much head-scratching and calculations, Design & Technology teachers, Mr Craig Jordan and Mr Geoff Buss, devised a method that could be adapted to custom fit each neck to the guitar.

Many hours were spent sanding the wood before a stain was applied followed by several coats of lacquer. Between each session of spraying, the guitars were gently sanded back until a deep shine developed after about eight coats.

Finally, the necks were re-fitted and all the electrical components were added before the strings completed the transformation.

The boys learned many new techniques while crafting their guitars, but more importantly have developed a deeper appreciation of what it means to work with precision. At many stages of making a musical instrument there is simply no room for ‘that’s close enough’. The boys worked carefully and patiently and should be proudly playing their handmade guitars for many years to come.

Fine tuning a guitar

Finn Stumbles and Tim Bayley (Year 10) with their guitar bodies


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John Tormay (Year 12) with his guitar

Edward Tydeman and Harry Rosenthal (Year 10)

Raphael fights for goldA gold medal in the state fencing championships has earned Year 7 CBC student Raphael McCrackan a spot at the National championships in Canberra later this year.

The young swordsman won gold in the Western Australian Under 13’s sabre division, as well as taking home bronze in the Under 15.

Along with his twin brother Malachi and fellow CBC students Daniele Monaco and Leon Viti (both Year 11), Raph trains with local fencing club Excalibur and will participate in the next round of state competitions for a chance to seal his budding reputation with a blade.


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Year 11 student Owen Ready has been selected to represent Australia at the 2016 420 World Sailing Championships in San Remo in July.

Owen and his sailing partner Jayden finished fifth overall, making them the third Australian boys team in the open class 420 national championships which took place in Sydney at the beginning of this year, prompting the invitation from the Australian Sailing Association.

A 420 is a 4.2 metre two-person trapeze and spinnaker racing dinghy which holds status internationally as a youth training boat and demands excellent sailing skills to compete at the top level.

Owen’s boating experience was apparent during the 19 days of gruelling competition. The 16 year-old has been sailing for half his life, and placed fourth in the national Flying Ant division when only 12 years old.

Ready for worldsailing showdown

Owen Ready on the right sailing in the national championshipsPhoto by Lachlan Murnaghan


Thank you to CBC MumsThe most important women in the lives of CBC boys were welcomed to the College for a Mother’s Day Liturgy and Morning Tea to celebrate their special day with their proud sons and grandsons.

Head of Patrick House, Mr Brent Butcher, whose parents had travelled from Collie to support their boy, presented the welcome address to the assembly, and spoke of the appreciation he has for the unceasing love and concern his mother still shows for him.

After the boys had presented their mothers with a small gift of appreciation, Year 12 student Cian Hussey evoked a few tears with a beautiful speech of appreciation and thanks dedicated to his busy mother of five children, Elaine.

The students then took their mums out to the Cloisters to serve them a delicious morning tea and enjoy their company before commencing the school day.

Clockwise from top: Mr Butcher speaking at the Liturgy; Michael Palmiotti (Year 10) with his mum Emilija and grandmother Dorothea Gillen; Lachlan (Year 9) and Cameron Legge (Year 12) with their mum, Gina Blakemore.

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Centre of achievementDuring the April school holidays, 20 Academic Excellence Programme (AEP) students headed to Canberra where they experienced some of the peak achievements of our nation, with a few surprises along the way.

Accompanied by Mr Andre Leicester and Mrs Marilyn Schmidt, the tourists experienced a full and active itinerary. The boys debated in Old Parliament House, built prototype robots at the Ian Potter Foundation, explored Anzac Parade, minted their own souvenir coins at the National Mint and zoomed electric go-karts around the F1-style circuit at the Power Kart Raceway.

The students also observed the formal proceedings of Appeal Court judges, appreciated Jackson Pollock’s remarkable Blue Poles at the National Art Gallery, were amazed at innovations and experiments at the CSIRO, and experienced the solemnity of the Australian War Memorial.

A surprise meeting with the Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, at Government House made the trip even more memorable as the boys fully appreciated the Bush Capital’s position as the national centre for excellence and achievement.

The AEP tour was designed to inspire each student’s learning journey and develop his aspirations to use his gifts and talents in the service of humanity at the highest level.


At home with AFL legends

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CBC Fremantle footballers were provided with a unique personal glimpse into the hard work and dedication required to achieve Australian Rules Football sporting excellence at the home of the AFL during the April school holidays.

The squad of 37 boys commenced their Melbourne Football tour by visiting the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and National Sports Museum, followed by a tour of Essendon facilities which included a talk from Bombers’ Coach and Eagles legend John Worsfold. The boys also heard from Carlton’s Best and Fairest Patrick Cripps before watching the Blues train.

The following day Geelong’s Assistant Coach Troy Selwood took the boys through the Cats’ gruelling schedule before CBC Old Boy Sam Menegola spoke about his experience in the AFL system. The boys also had an opportunity to watch AFL superstars Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood and Jimmy Bartel during the Cats’ closed training session. Over at Collingwood’s HQ, former East Fremantle defender Jonathon Marsh gave the boys exclusive access to his new club’s state of the art facilities at the Holden Centre.

Inspired by the greats, the CBC boys were keen to get out on the field and won both games against fellow Edmund Rice Education Australia schools, Parade College from Melbourne’s north and St Patrick’s College in

Ballarat. Their winning streak held in an interstate Oblate Cup round robin competition against Mazenod Colleges from WA and Victoria, with their only loss being against the home team.

During the boys’ enviable Melbourne AFL experience they also attended five live games at Etihad Stadium and the MCG, including the traditional Anzac Day blockbuster between Collingwood and Essendon. A highlight for many of the boys was meeting several AFL stars and media personalities at the Fox Studios for the filming of AFL 360, and also at Channel 7’s Game Day.

The sensational Melbourne tour ended with a visit to the reigning premiers’ facilities, with Hawks’ goalkicking legend Jarryd Roughead reiterating the rewards of seeking excellence at the highest level. The boys then returned home with many, many photos and memories that will last a lifetime.

Above: On set at the filming of AFL 360Left: Jonathan Frampton (Year 11) at Collingwood’s headquarters


James Linn, Thomas Brewster-Jones, Peter Hudson, Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden, Jasper Benthien, Riley Faulds, Marcus Sutton and Lachlan Hinton

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CBC Drama students stunned audiences with their skillful acting and character realisation in three sold-out performances of the 1950s American classic thriller Twelve Angry Men.

The intense play revolves around the deliberations of a 12 man jury of a homicide trial and addresses racism, civil liberties and social justice issues. Dynamic performances from Lachlan Hinton as the enraged antagonist and James Linn as a loud-mouthed bigot pulled the audience along on an emotional rollercoaster to the satisfying conclusion.

The Drama veterans were supported by fellow Year 12 thespians, Jasper Benthien, Thomas Brewster-Jones, Marcus Sutton and Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden, with Riley Faulds cleverly portraying the protagonist with a deliberately moderate and thoughtful restraint.

It was the Year 12 students’ final performance at CBC, following the hugely successful Lord of the Flies in 2014 and Animal Farm last year. However, the future of CBC Drama looks promising with outstanding performances from Year 11 students Andrew Armstrong, Jacob Fitzpatrick and Henry Scurry; Year 10 students Carlo Principe and Jess Davie, and Peter Hudson from Year 9.

The boys effortlessly maintained American accents throughout the play, with the exception of Jacob Fitzpatrick who spoke with an unfaltering German inflection in character as an immigrant watchmaker.

The production was directed by Drama teacher, Mrs Rosalba Jeffreys, whose stagecraft extended to the deceptively simple set design and lighting. Thanks to the Maintenance team of Mr Peter Hale, Mr Greg Lacey and Mr Aaron Smith, the set was a brilliant display of straightforward carpentry and ingenious engineering. A sashed window set in the jury room walls looked out on to city buildings, real water simulated a summer downpour outside and a washbasin with a working faucet provided a means for the characters to literally wash their hands as the jurors argued the fate of the unseen alleged murderer.

Mrs CJ Griffin in the Library saw to the authentic 1950’s props used throughout the production, and Mr Domenic Burgio was in his element in charge of wardrobe.

Drama producescourtroom thriller


Irresistible Italy

Sixty CBC Fremantle students flew across the world to experience the magic of the soul-stirring art, mouth-watering food and stunning landscapes of Italy in the April holidays.

Accompanied by Mrs Vanessa Bacich, Mr Domenic Burgio, Mrs Samantha Emslie, Mr Stephen Hunter, Mr John Rear and Ms Silvia Romagnoli, the Italian students commenced their 18-day adventure in Rome, making their way down to Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri, before heading up to Orvieto, Pisa, Florence, Milan and finally Venice.

The boys were able to put their years of Italian lessons to good use during their travels, and expanded their vocabulary during three days at an Italian school while in Florence. Boys confidently ordered their meals, conversed with locals and even tried to woo a few of the country’s young ladies!

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A friendly game of soccer with a local football team provided an opportunity for the visitors to meet some local Romans and practise more of their language skills.

Cultural highlights included visits to the Colosseum, Pompeii, the Leaning Tower, Uffizi Gallery, Accademia and the Doge’s Palace. Italy’s rich religious history was also appreciated, with expeditions to the Vatican, St Mark’s, Milan’s Cathedral and the Duomo.

The boys also had plenty of downtime to discover the essence of Italy, unearthing hidden shopping gems and discovering bargain restaurants offering exquisite food in the back streets. The boys were thrilled to be given the opportunity to choose their own lunch and dinner venues on most days, enjoying delicious pizzas and fantastic pastas and comparing prices, quality and quantity with their fellow travellers afterwards.

Food was also the highlight of a farm-stay stopover just out of Orvieto, where the students enjoyed making their own pasta for dinner.

The boys were also treated to tours of the Baci and Ducati factories, and visited the Ferrari and Lamborghini museums as well as the famous theme park, Gardaland.

The whirlwind trip consolidated a deep appreciation for Italy and the benefit of learning a language other than English.

Left: Jordan Nesic-Halapio (Year 12) making pasta at La Cacciata farm-stay, photo by James Mooney Above: Italian Tour group in Venice, photo by Keane Bourke


Showcasing excellent social etiquette, good table manners and smooth dance moves, the Class of 2016 enjoyed the entertainment highlight of their final year at the College Senior Ball.

The Southern Cross Gala Ballroom at the Esplanade Hotel looked magical with white cherry blossom table displays dotted with tiny blue butterflies as the young ladies and gentlemen mingled on arrival before being seated for a buffet dinner.

The formal dancing sets showed off the value of the preparatory lessons with the whole cohort looking very comfortable with their fancy footwork and turns.

Mermaid silhouettes were popular with the girls, with slinky fishtail frocks and curling locks shining under the coloured lights. The young men showed off their style in navy or black suits, with Paul Jardine-Clarke dressed to thrill in a white James Bond tux, Riley Faulds sporting blue velvet and Emmanuel Terzoudis-Lumsden favouring a black watch kilt complete with sporran.

The dance floor remained busy until just before midnight when a colourful queue of limousines whisked away their sore-footed charges, ending the Year 12’s night of nights.

Special night for Year 12

Baeley Amalfi, Damon Miles, Nathan Rowe, Joel Tomlinson and Lachlan Hinton

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Year 12 students and their partners on the dance floor


Fr Tony Maher addresses the CBC community at the Opening Mass

Reports


Inspired by the past, present and future of CBC, by its students and staff, and the goodwill and strength of its community, the CBC Fremantle Board seeks to consistently practise personal excellence in its delivery of service to the College.

The strong culture of CBC, including personal excellence, exemplary Pastoral Care, academic rigour and servant leadership provides a lasting guiding principle, a lighthouse which guides the strategic priorities of the College.

We are fortunate to have a Board where members bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and credentials to their roles. Consisting of current and past parents, two of whom are also Old Boys, plus two members of the College Leadership team, the Board shares a common commitment, drive and passion to ensure the very best for our College by upholding the charism of Edmund Rice and continually planning for the future progress of the school.

The Board is privileged to operate within the administration of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and is directed to “…. work collaboratively with school Principals and with the EREA Executive to provide quality stewardship aimed at offering the best possible learning environment for students attending an EREA School.” To achieve this, in conjunction with the Principal and leadership team, the Board functions on the basis of respect and consensus.

It is often mentioned by people uninitiated into the CBC community that the school feels particularly warm and welcoming; that it feels friendly and the students look content. The boys are respected for who they are, their genuine best efforts at their own level are celebrated. There is no room for ego or power-games in a school striving to produce tomorrow’s gentlemen. We work as one to provide the best possible environment to ensure the optimal outcome for each student.

This certainly brings home the tenet of the Board at CBC to remain true to the mission and purpose of Edmund Rice schools, diligently adhering to its responsibilities and accountabilities whilst continually striving for improvement. It is pleasing and reassuring to know the Board is committed to serving and supporting the school in this manner.

Mr Greg BruceCBC Board Chairperson

Board Report

This year the Parent Auxiliary has been involved in the usual annual events that define the great community spirit of our College and it gives the volunteers much joy to be able to help make these occasions successful.

Help we do, but one of the major events on the College’s Pastoral calendar that the Parent Auxiliary can pretty much take full credit for and of which we are very proud is Share the Journey. STJ is a parent-led programme that was initiated at the College several years ago by a group of insightful and forward-thinking men who wished to provide new dads to the school with a powerful message about what it takes to be a good father.

Share the Journey may seem like nothing more than a walk along the river; a dad and his son taking time together, having a chat, but it is so much more. It is an opportunity for dads to validly connect with their growing sons; to make a conscious decision to remain in touch emotionally and practically with their boy. Every year we hear from dads who may have been a little sceptical before the day, but were stunned with the powerful repercussion that follows this simple act. Boys need positive male role models, and they need time and unconditional love. Sure, they need their mums, and always will, but to become a good man in our troubled world, they need to learn from the best teacher – their dad or a significant male role model.

Boys learn to be a good man in many ways. They learn sportsmanship from their coaches; they learn how to stand up for themselves from their uncles; they learn

how to control their anger, how to treat women with respect and how to care for the elderly by observing the men around them. And, if they have been learning from the wrong source – and there are many, many wrong sources in our media saturated world – they need someone who is always there to set them back on the right path, to guide them, and love them unconditionally.

Share the Journey helps to remind dads to be the best father they can be in order to raise the best man he can be.

Thank you to 2014 College Captain Anthony Iannantuoni and his dad Frank for delivering poignant speeches at this year’s Share the Journey. Thank you also to the Year 12 students who helped with the sausage sizzle and the logistics of having an external event. And especially thank you to the dads who took the plunge to Share the Journey with their sons by affirming their unconditional love. Well played, gentlemen.

Mr John AtkinsonParent Auxiliary President

Parent Auxiliary Report


Thomas Brown and his dad Rob at Share the Journey

Reports



A love of performing arts as a teen has developed over the years for CBC Drama teacher Rosalba Jeffreys, whose latest performance as Carol in the David Mamet play Oleanna as part of the Perth Fringe World Festival received rave reviews.

A graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), the alumni of which includes Australian acting greats Cate Blanchett, Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving and Sam Worthington, Mrs Jeffreys has worked in stage and television for many years. Her credits include the hugely popular 1970s Australian soap opera, Number 96, an internationally distributed children TV series Ship to Shore and, more recently, The Great Gold Swindle telemovie in 2012. The versatile performing artist has also directed plays for Perth Theatre Company and Lyons Productions.

Mrs Jeffreys’ passion for the stage ignites a particularly dynamic collaboration of students in the Drama programme at CBC, and resulted in a run of three exceptional productions in as many

A flair for dramayears. With a flair for direction, lighting and stage design, Mrs Jeffreys and her team transformed the Arts Learning Area into a deserted island for Lord of the Flies, a contemporary minimalist set for Animal Farm and a brilliantly simple and hugely effective jury room set for Twelve Angry Men.

The Drama teacher’s secret to guiding her cast and crew to produce top-notch performances is a reflection of her broad professional experience. Mrs Jeffreys appreciates the limitations of the students even while encouraging them towards personal excellence with a strict rehearsal schedule and complete commitment to the project.

Above: Mrs Jeffreys at the final performance of Twelve Angry MenRight: Mrs Jeffreys performing in Oleanna with Andrew O’Connell

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PalmaCBC Old Boys’ Association

From the PresidentOne of the most satisfying aspects of being involved with the Old Boys’ Association committee is being privy to the breadth of experience and depth of character that is common amongst our brothers. There was no greater example of this than at our inaugural Alumni Awards, where it was my great privilege to present trophies to three very worthy winners at a sundowner in the College Cloisters.

Christopher Atturo (‘08), Todd Jarvis (‘90) and Shane Mancuso (‘88) are shining examples of personal excellence, and have been unceasing in their commitment to service, the community and to inspiring young people. They have gone out into the world with the unwavering desire to make it a better place. I congratulate Chris, Todd and Shane on their endeavours and look forward to hearing more of their deeds in the coming years.

You can read more about the Alumni Awards and the Reunion on the following pages.

At the Reunion, we announced a new initiative of the Old Boys: the Community Gift programme. You have the opportunity to apply for a donation of $1,000 for a non-profit club or group to spend

on essential items. There is more information in the Old Boys’ section of the College website.

I would like to remind Old Boys that the Over 60’s Morning Tea is scheduled for September, and five, 10 and 20 year reunions will be taking place early in October. Full details can be found on the College website under CBC Community/Old Boys. Should you wish to arrange your own year reunion, I am assured that you can contact the College and they can try to assist you to get in touch with your class.

Lastly, it would be remiss of me not to mention the passing of our dear friend and fellow Old Boys’ Association committee member, Brother Pat Kelly. He was a great man, selfless and intelligent, and will be sadly missed.

God bless the gentlemen of CBC.

Mr George Ayres (‘50)Old Boys’ Association President



Community GiftProgramme

CBC Old Boys’ Association is offering the opportunity to apply for one of three donations of $1,000 that can be used towards purchasing uniforms, equipment or essential items for non-profit groups.

For more information visit www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au.

CBC Fremantle Old Boys’ Association

Palma


Awarding our Alumni

CBC Fremantle Old Boys from the Classes of 1939 through to 2015 gathered in the College Cloisters for a special sundowner that highlighted the remarkable and diverse accomplishments of its graduates.

The evening launched the inaugural Alumni Awards programme, acknowledging three exceptional Old Boys in their fields of endeavour in the categories of Rising Star, Community and Leadership.

The Rising Star award was presented to Christopher Atturo, who has been serving in the armed forces since his graduation from CBC in 2008. His remarkable track record includes serving in Kabul and liaising with the Afghanistan National Army to ensure government policies regarding weapons and communications were met. For his commitment and dedication to the campaign, he was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding achievement and service to the USA; a NATO medal, Australian Active Service Medal and was the Afghanistan Campaign, Supply Company and NT Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.

Christopher, who was recently promoted to Sergeant, is now stationed in Townsville with his wife, Chelsea. The couple were expecting their first child and his parents Henry and Myra were thrilled to receive the award on his behalf.


Todd Jarvis was the worthy recipient of the Community Award for 2016. Todd graduated from CBC in 1990 and since then has devoted his working life to assisting people with special needs. Todd and his wife Margaret showed great courage and dedication to their dream by putting their life’s savings into setting up INCA Respite on a property in Lake Clifton that has changed the lives of many young people and their families.

The last award of the evening was named after the former Principal of CBC Fremantle who passed away on 12 February this year. Brother Pat Kelly was a warm and generous leader and deeply committed to CBC Fremantle and its community. It was fitting for the Brother Patrick Kelly Award for Leadership to be presented to Shane Mancuso, who is CBC’s Head of the Arts. Shane graduated from CBC in 1988, and since then has devoted his career to teaching and performing music and creating opportunities for his students to achieve their best.

He provides enormous support to the community by playing at events, and also encouraging his students to participate. He is always ready to lend a helping hand and is a true gentleman of CBC.

The All Ages Reunion and Alumni Awards is scheduled to be an annual event and promises to become a highlight on the Old Boys’ calendar.

Left: Todd and Margaret Jarvis, Henry and Myra Atturo and Shane Mancuso (front) at the Alumni Awards evening

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All ages enjoy reunionOld Boys representing 76 years of graduates of CBC Fremantle gathered for a special All Ages Reunion which was held in the College Cloisters in March.

One hundred Old Boys, their partners and CBC staff congregated under the stars to celebrate the College’s longevity and brotherhood. A formal salute to personal excellence added to the evening with the announcement of the winners of the inaugural Alumni Awards.

Old Boy Tyrone Thwaites, who cut his public speaking teeth as College Captain in 2008 and is now morning announcer at Hit 92.9fm, was Master of Ceremonies for the evening, showcasing the diverse talent of the graduates of CBC.

The generation gap was far from evident as boys of all ages mingled and chatted until home time, with some electing to ‘kick on’ in Fremantle to make the most of their reunion.


Top: Samantha Emslie, Arron Canicais, Joel Moss, Denholm Fleming and Craig DunneFar left: Mike Gill, Graham Taylor and Chris CullyLeft: Tyrone Thwaites, Barry Tognolini, Patrick Ryan and Bill PurcellAbove: Anthony Basile, Graham Hindle, Greg Naylor and David HoffRight: Sean Cosgriff, Matthew Tinley and Mark Lewis

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Vale Br Patrick Kelly

An avid sportsman and a man of extraordinary faith and wisdom, Brother Patrick Kelly passed away on 12 February after being diagnosed with mesothelioma last year.

The former Principal of CBC Fremantle was born in Lahore in Pakistan, the third child of Austin and Joyce Stratford-Kelly, where his family had been working on the North West Railway for four generations. The young fiery redhead attended Christian Brothers’ St Edward’s School in Shimla, Northern India, but unrest and the fear of civil war drove his family to make a fresh start in Australia.

The Stratford-Kellys arrived in Fremantle in 1950 and Patrick commenced Grade 6 at CBC St George’s Terrace. At the age of 13 the young man faced an uncertain future yet again as his father was killed in an accident at work. Patrick’s faith and deep connection with the Christian Brothers throughout his life guided him to join their community and he moved to Sydney to finish his secondary education, where he dropped his double-barrelled surname to embrace his new life.


After finishing Year 12, Pat trained as a teacher in Melbourne. His love of sport and his intelligence and resilience meant he made friends easily, and he worked in three Victorian schools before returning to WA in 1970. He taught at St Edmunds in Collie before being promoted to Principal of Xavier College in East Victoria Park for six years. He then spent three years at Aquinas College before commencing 10 years as Principal at CBC Fremantle, where he was pivotal in fostering the Music programme which is now so much a part of CBC’s culture.

Brother Pat went on to further develop his intellectual and teaching skills with a two-year sabbatical and personal development studies. He completed two Masters degrees before commencing as Principal at John Paul College in Kalgoorlie.

In 2000, he was appointed to the Christian Brothers Leadership team in WA and SA for eight years, providing a wealth of wisdom and dedication to Catholic education. He was a popular colleague, and his work counselling former child migrants who had suffered abuse or trauma in institutions

provided a true sense of empathy for those troubled men.

CBC Fremantle staff and Old Boys remember Brother Pat for his ongoing commitment to the College community. He attended as many functions as his schedule allowed – in one week Brother Pat attended four speech nights – and was an active member of the Old Boys’ Association committee until his illness prevented him from participating.

Brother Patrick Kelly was the epitome of the CBC gentleman, thoughtful and compassionate, with a ready smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes. He is survived by his sister, Ann-Louise Foley, and his brother Michael.

Left: Brother Pat in recent yearsAbove: Brother Patrick Kelly, Principal of CBC Fremantle 1982 to 1991

“Brother Patrick Kelly was the epitome of the CBC gentleman, thoughtful and compassionate, with a ready smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.”

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What are they up to now?Alex Fossilo (2003)Alex graduated from UWA with not only an Honours in Landscape Architecture, but also with a furniture design award that opened doors for him for further study in Milan and France. Alex then moved to Margaret River where he worked as a furniture maker before taking up a position at the Midland Atelier, an artistic hub for design creatives and innovators, where he commenced his own bespoke woodworking practice under the name of FOSAX.

In 2013, Alex opened his own workshop and specialises in custom projects from concept design through to manufacture and installation. His beautiful and functional pieces range from office fit-outs and domestic furniture to public art projects.

Ryan Donnelly (1992)After graduating from CBC with the Citizenship award in 1992, a poor mark in maths was a defining moment for Ryan as he switched his university course to Physical Education and has never regretted the decision.

Ryan loves teaching at local primary school, Mater Christi, and it is not surprising that the Old Boy has kept in touch with his former College and his old schoolmates. Recently Ryan played in the

Touch Rugby state titles with two other Old Boys, Michael ‘Migsy’ McCallum and Martin ‘Cat’ Cattalini.

Making the most of his love for teaching and physical activity, Ryan took the opportunity to take his family on an exchange to Canada, and they hope to return in the future. Ryan and his wife Tammy keep busy with three children, Keelan (11), Sinead (9) and Bonnie (7), and the fanatical Dockers supporter also plays sport and coaches. His zest for life extends to helping others, and Ryan was thrilled to be able to help a seriously ill woman from New Zealand by donating bone marrow and ease her suffering of aplastic anaemia.

Sam Menegola (2009)Sam pursued his passion for football after graduation, and was one of Hawthorn’s rookies for 2011 before returning home to Fremantle from 2012 to 2014. The outstanding endurance runner was omitted from Freo’s list before being given a chance at an AFL debut.

In 2015 Sam donned the maroon and gold for Subiaco. After missing 10 rounds of the 2015 WAFL season with an injured ankle, the midfielder went on to average 27 disposals and kick 21 goals for the remaining 12 games of the season, finishing third in the Sandover Medal and helping the Lions savour grand final victory.

In November, his talent was too good to overlook and Sam was thrilled to be the second pick for Geelong in the national draft.

When not wearing a football jumper, Sam runs a clothing business with good friend and Fremantle Dockers’ legend Nat Fyfe called Saint Street Clothing.


Alex Fossilo

Sam MenegolaRyan Donnelly

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Albano Philippe Mechanical apprenticeship

BacichJulian Bachelor of Commerce at UWA

BarrattLuke

Engineering/Philosophy Double Major at UWA

BelmonteJohn Computer Science at Curtin

Benson Christian Psychology at Curtin

BertholdJoshua Working part-time

BiondilloJordan Arts & Sciences at Notre Dame

CameronConor Working part-time

CecchiDavid Health, Safety & Environment at Curtin

CecchiJason Construction Management at Curtin

CinquinaPatrick

Assured entry pathway into Master of Engineering at UWA

ClarkRyan Commerce at Curtin

Collett Maxwell Urban Planning at Curtin

CovichJames Commerce at UWA

CrevaldJames Commerce at Curtin

CrowleyJarrod Commerce at UWA

Cummins Thomas

Completed Dip Management, currently working full time as storeman

De CampiMax Working full time

De St Pern Renaud

Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance at UWA

Dennis Matthew

Apprentice Printer andCertificate III at Central TAFE

Di Lazzaro Jayden Plumbing at TAFE

Dimanopoulos Alexander Political Science at UWA

DucaliMark

Residential Building Drafting at Central TAFE

EdmondsBen

Cognitive Neuroscience and Health Psychology at Murdoch

Ferris Mitchell OnTrack Bridging Course at Murdoch

FilippinJordan Finance and Banking at Curtin

FlemingLucas Surveying at Curtin University

FoxwellMax Commerce at UWA

GarcesJulian Education at Notre Dame

GiancasproJordan

Engineering (Mechatronics) & Technology (Motorsports) at ECU

At the beginning of the year, the Class of 2015 continued the tradition of the Year 13 breakfast. Held in the College Cloisters, the graduates caught up with many of their teachers and visited their Mentor Groups to say hello to their buddies. Some of their future plans are shared below.

Back to the future


GodsallLiam Primary Education

GoncalvesJake

Law & Business double degree at Murdoch

Grimes Mitchell Marketing at Murdoch

Harris Nicholas Science at UWA

JohnsBenjamin Working full time

JohnsonJack Applied Science at UWA

Kendrick Sebastian

Bachelor Applied Science/Construction Management at Curtin

KeyteAustin Companion Animal Services at TAFE

KonOliver Commerce at Curtin

Lavery Lachlan Arts and Commerce at UWA

Letizia Michael TAFE and electrical apprenticeship

Lomma Anthony Commerce at Curtin

Macpherson Hamish Engineering Science at UWA

Mann Domenic

Associacion Atletica Argentinos Juniors & possible soccer/studying scholarship

MarlowThomas Pre-apprenticeship electrical

MarshallJack Commerce at Curtin

Martelli Calogero

Engineering Science & Management at UWA

MartinOliver

Australian Army gap year programme as a Driver Specialist

McFaddenBenjamin Science at UWA

McReadyJackson Working full time

MehraJai Architecture at Curtin

NellaJamie Engineering & Physics at UWA

NonisBryan UniReady at Curtin

Norman Michael Photography & Illustration at Curtin

OgdenJoshua Travelling

PachecoLucas Geographical Sciences at UWA

Patroni Matthew

Assured entry pathway into Master of Engineering at UWA

PellegriniLuke Foundation Year at Notre Dame

Pendergast Benjamin Working full time

Pinkerton Thomas Applied Geology at Curtin

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PirozziLuke Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin

RadonichAlec

Health & Physical Education at Notre Dame

RaffaeleJordy

Cert IV in Science Laboratory Techniques at TAFE

Redmond Mitchell Engineering at Curtin

RichardsChristian Computing Science at Curtin

Rowley Harrison Psychology at Curtin

RussellScott Cert III and IV in Fitness at TAFE

Santaromita Kane Primary Education at Notre Dame

SheehanLuke Physiotherapy at Notre Dame

ThomasAldrin Engineering at Auckland University

Thuys Nicholas Architecture at UWA

WarrenJames Engineering & Management at UWA

Wilson Braydon Arts & Science at Notre Dame

ZoitiMark

Commerce majoring in Accounting & Taxation


5, 10 and 20 Year Reunions

Back to CBCThe Old Boys’ Association invites the Classes of 1996, 2006 and 2011 to return to CBC Fremantle for an opportunity to renew friendships and catch up with old classmates.

Class of 1996 20 Year ReunionSaturday 8 October, 6pm to 8pm, College Tour from 5.30pm followed by drinks and nibbles in the Staffroom

Class of 2006 10 Year ReunionFriday 7 October, 6pm to 8pm, College Tour from 5.30pm followed by drinks and nibbles in the Staffroom

Class of 2011 5 Year ReunionSaturday 8 October, 1pm to 3pm for a casual luncheon and drinks in the Staffroom

All reunions are compliments of your OBA but RSVP is essential for catering purposes.

Please contact [email protected] or telephone 9430 2034 for further information, or visit www.cbcfremantle.wa.edu.au to secure your ticket back to CBC.

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