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Dear Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers,

Matthew 25:31-46

For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say to him in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.”

Sunday’s Gospel reading powerfully reminds us of our role as Christians and our role as educators in Catholic Education. This week our CBC students will participate in a range of Christian Service Learning (CSL) activities with the homeless, disabled, elderly, handicapped, disadvantaged and marginalised sisters and brothers.

CSL is not just another Clipsal activity – it is an authentic expression of how CBC is a visible presence of God’s love incarnate in the world today. I encourage all parents/caregivers to talk about the CSL experience with your child and invite you to join us at Mass every Wednesday at 8am in the Senior Campus chapel to pray for those in our Church and in our world who need God’s love through our presence to those on the margins.

Child Protection and SafetyI received the sad news this week of the death of a student from one of our Edmund Rice Schools in Ballarat, Victoria. He died tragically after chasing his dog onto railway lines. I contacted my colleague Dr Peter Casey, Headmaster of St Patrick’s College, and offered the condolences of our CBC community.

This sad incident reminds us all as educators and caregivers of the serious responsibility we have in protecting children. This week I sent an email to staff requesting extra vigilance during these very busy two weeks of Clipsal activities. I also encourage parents to ensure you have provided the College with updated

contact information in case of emergency. Please contact College Receptionists, Liz Barton (Senior Campus) and Sue Gray (Junior Campus), with these details.

A summary of College Child Protection policies and resources is available on our College Website www.cbc.sa.edu.au

Clipsal week is upon us and it is an exciting time for our community. In an email to staff, Deputy Principal Shaun Clarke wrote:

Clipsal commences on Thursday, 1st March and we will have to contend with noise from planes, helicopters, cars, the smell of high octane fuel and the atmosphere of the event.

As part of Clipsal we welcome back our Junior Campus students to the Senior Campus this week. We also wish students involved in retreats, camps (Canberra, Woodside and Duke of Edinburgh) and activities (Christian Service Learning, Year 7 Orientation and Year 12 Study Skills Seminar) safe and happy time over the next two weeks.

Term 1, Week 5 | Friday March 2, 2012

From The Principal

Students enjoy Clipsal 500 races at the Junior Campus.

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Old Collegian NewsCongratulations to Old Collegian Julian Lunetta who participated in his first race meeting in a Formula Ford on 17 February. Formula Ford is an international formula and a stepping stone out of Karting. He secured a drive with a well-known local team – Team BRM – who also have a large stable of top quality drivers. Julian finished the weekend with a win, and consistently placed in the top 5.

Condolences and prayers are offered to Old Collegian Fr James McEvoy whose mother recently passed away. Our prayers are with Fr James, his sister Paddy who is Deputy Principal at St Mary’s College and family. Mrs McEvoy rest with love and peace in our Creator’s loving care.

Thank you to Bruce Were, Rory Harris and Sr Kanistal who organised the Ash Wednesday liturgy last week and to Hilary Flynn who cooked hundreds of pancakes for both Campuses.

Last weekend the Water Sports Auxiliary hosted the Super Series Regatta at West Lakes. Despite the hot weather the regatta was a great success and raised money for the rowing club. Thank you to all staff who attended the regatta on Saturday morning.

CBC ScholarshipsScholarship applications for 2013 are now open to families. The College is offering full and part scholarships in the following categories:

• Christian Brothers College Old Collegians’ Scholarship R - 6 or 7 – 12. The funding of this scholarship is generously provided by the Christian Brothers College Old Collegians Association Inc. and supports the education provision for students with high academic potential.

• Indigenous Heritage Scholarship R - 6 or 7 – 12 specifically supports Indigenous students who will contribute positively to College life and maximise the opportunity provided through a Christian Brothers College education.

• Christian Brothers College New Arrivals Scholarship R - 6 or 7 – 12 supports refugee and recent migrant students who will contribute positively to College life and maximise the opportunity provided through a Christian Brothers College education.

• Edmund Rice Financial Hardship Scholarship R - 6 or 7 – 12 is donated by Mr Ben Trussell and commemorates the vision and life of the College Founder. This may be awarded to a student whose family is seeking genuine support due to hardship and is subject to the completion of a Scholarship Financial Declaration Form.

Further information is available from the College website or by contacting the College Registrar on 8400 4210. Applications close Friday 27 April 2012.

Staff NewsThe College community thanks Mrs Christine Rast, who has replaced Mr Chris Dolan on Long Service Leave for the past five weeks. Mrs Rast is an experienced and talented educator and we congratulate her on her outstanding achievements.

My PA, Mrs Jenny Dunncliff, begins her Long Service Leave next week and is travelling with her family overseas. We wish Mrs Dunncliff and family every blessing for a well-earned break. Mrs Mary –Anne Yeo will replace Mrs Dunncliff whilst on leave.

Assistant Principal Junior Campus Mrs Frances Zubreckyj will be attending the Year 6 Canberra excursion from Wednesday 29 February until Tuesday 6 March. Please direct any enquiries to Mr Ian Hamilton, Assistant Principal Wellbeing, during this period.

China Tour MeetingSenior students and parents who have expressed interest in the inaugural 2012 CBC China Tour during the Term 1 break met on Monday night for an information session. This tour is being organised through Ms Toni Riccio and Ms Wen Ben with support from the University of Adelaide Confucius Institute. Students who have not registered their intention to attend are asked to contact Ms Riccio this week at the latest.

Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal

The Uniform Shop is operating from 227 Flinders Street, Adelaide. For more information, please call 8400 4249.

Normal trading hours:Monday 8:30am to 5pm* Wednesday 12pm to 5pm* Friday 12pm to 5pm*

(*During school terms - extra trading hours are advertised for school holiday trading)

Mrs Claire SummertonUniform Shop Manager

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Counsellor’s Corner

WalkingMany people today take part in some form of exercise. Walking is one form of exercise we can safely follow at any age. Walking builds fitness and stamina, whittles away-unwanted weight, reduces stress, enables us to think more clearly, induces sound sleep and gets daily problems into proportion. Walking improves all-round health, energises us in a physically and mentally enjoyable way and gives us time to reflect, pray and see the beauties of creation. Walking is great on family outings, does not need expensive equipment, can be done anywhere and costs nothing. A sound pair of shoes is all that is needed. Our health and well being are largely in our own hands and this responsibility we need to take seriously. We all know the risks we are taking when years of sitting at an office desk or in school, behind the wheel of a car or on public transport, are followed by evenings slumped in a chair watching television. Mothers at home walk kilometres around the kitchen and in and out of rooms. We all can benefit from a good walk alone or with a friend or even the dog. We should not give up the opportunity to walk to the deli, up a flight of stairs, to school or the office, to visit a friend or to go shopping. Longer walks in the morning, afternoon or evening and especially on the weekend are to be recommended. Why not get out and walk today instead of spending time making up excuses about no time, bad weather, being too tired or having no one to go with. Enjoy a walk maybe without the mobile phone or iPod.

Br Michael FlahertyCounsellor

Is Your Child Safe Online?Parents guide to the Internet, Facebook

by Pamela Whitby (2011)

Advice, guidelines, tips on how children can use social networks, chat rooms and instant messaging safely. Written for parents in England but applicable to Australian parents. Up-to-date, readable, based on recent research, helpful, recommended. I found a copy in the West Torrens Library A 618.9 WHI.

Br Michael FlahertyCounsellor

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From The Deputy Principal

ATTENDING CLASS IS A PRIORITY FOR SUCCESSAs parents, one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child has a bright future is to make sure he goes to school every day—and gets there on time. It sounds simple, but it’s true. The correlation between school attendance and children’s achievement levels is well-established. The more time students spend at school, the more likely they are to experience school success.

Conversely, according to a report from the Victorian Auditor General, students who are regularly absent from school are at the greatest risk of dropping out of school early, and of experiencing long-term unemployment. When students miss school, not only is their academic progress impeded, forcing them to catch up on missed work (which some never do), but they often miss important interactions with their peers which can compound issues of social isolation and low self-esteem. Unfortunately, many students who take time off are students who can least afford to do so, and are also most likely to be serial absentees.

Of course, most people know this intuitively, yet school absenteeism is a huge problem in Australian schools—and much of it is parent-condoned. It’s hard to get an accurate picture across the country but it would appear that Australian students miss an average of between 12 and 15 days per school year, with parent-condoned absenteeism highest among young primary-aged children. That adds up to a year’s lost schooling over the school-life of a child. In today’s highly competitive world, this rate of absenteeism is alarming, putting our students at a distinct disadvantage.

It’s now commonplace for children to stay away from school for reasons that would have been unheard of just twenty years ago. These include staying away to celebrate their own or a sibling’s birthday; being absent because they stayed up too late watching television; going shopping for clothes; an extended long weekend; and students not wanting to take part in a sports day or

special school events. This type of absenteeism sends a strong message to students that parents don’t really value learning or their children’s school experiences. Australian students only spend 15% of their total time at school. They spend more time asleep than they do at school. So we need to maximise every day to get full value. That means turning up to school every day, on time.

Missing a few minutes each day may not seem like a big deal but your child may be missing more than you realise if he is continually late. Current research shows that mornings for most children are the most productive time of the day, with 10.00am the centre of the peak period for productivity. When children arrive late and take time to settle as they inevitably do, valuable learning time is lost.

As a parent myself I know how persuasive children of all ages can be when it comes to taking a day off school. It takes a strong will to resist the persistent pressure that students can bring to bear, particularly if they play the guilt card with comments such as “It’s not fair that I have to go school today because Aunty is coming to visit!” nice try. But the answer should be “no!” As parents we need to make a commitment that our students make the most of their precious time at school. That means that we send them to school every day, on time and ready to make the most of the school day.

Of course, there will be times, such as illness or genuinely extenuating family circumstances, when students should be away. But these need to be a rarity rather than the norm. It’s reassuring to know that you increase their chances of future success just by making sure they turn up to school every day. And, of course, regular school attendance also helps students prepare for the workforce, where it will be expected that they turn up each day work-ready. The real world is unforgiving of those who stay away with nO EXCUSE.

As parents, please ensure that your son arrives to school on time. When a student arrives late to school, parents will be notified by an SMS via their mobile phone. Students should only be absent from school when there is serious illness or major family circumstances.

Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal

school calender

Week 6Mon 5 Mar P&F Meeting

Junior School Camp/Excursions

Tues 6 Mar Junior School Camp/ExcursionsSenior School Year Level Assembly

Wed 7 Mar Junior School Camp/ExcursionsWater Sports Auxiliary Meeting 6.30pmSAPSASA District Swimming 9am - 1pm

Thurs 8 Mar JC back on site

Fri 9 Mar Senior School Assembly

Sat 10 Mar – 13 Mar Rowing Camp

Week 7Mon 12 Mar Adelaide Cup Public Holiday

CBCOC Meeting

Tues 13 Mar

Wed 14 Mar

Thurs 15 Mar SAPSASA District Athletics Day - Enfield

Fri 16 Mar Junior School AssemblyWorld’s Greatest ShaveBBQ Casual Day

Week 8Mon 19 Mar Board Meeting

Year 4 Swimming

Tues 20 Mar Year 8 ImmunisationYear 4 Swimming

Wed 21 Mar Year 10 DOE (Group B)Year 10 CSL (Group B)Year 4 Swimming

Thurs 22 Mar Year 10 DOE (Group B)Year 10 CSL (Group B)Year 4 Swimming

Fri 23 Mar Year 10 DOE (Group B)Year 10 CSL (Group B)Year 4 SwimmingYear Level Specific Assembly - PC

Sun 25 Mar - Year 8 Rowing Picnic Day

Week 9Mon 26 Mar Principal’s Tour - Junior Campus

Year 3 Swimming

Tues 27 Mar Principal’s Tour - Senior CampusYear 3 Swimming

Wed 28 Mar Year 3 Swimming

Thurs 29 Mar Year 3 Swimming

Fri 30 Mar Whole School Assembly (Junior & Senior School)Year 3 Swimming

Sat 31 Mar Head of the River

Week 10Mon 2 Apr International Children’s Book Day

Music Under The Stars

Tues 3 Apr Junior School Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wed 4 Apr Senior School Student/Parent/Teacher InterviewsWater Sports Auxiliary Meeting 6.30pm

Thurs 5 Apr Holy Thursday LiturgyTerm finishes at 2.20pm

Fri 6 Apr Good Friday

Mr Noel Mifsud warmly invites you to attend Christian Brothers College

OPEN DAY 11AM - 2PM, SUNDAY 20 MAY

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The end of February marks the anniversary of two important buildings in CBC’s history -- one gave the students more space and the other gave the boys more food!

On 25 February 1962 the new senior building which we now know as the Bourke Building was officially opened by Bishop Gleeson. It contained six classrooms, toilets and an undercroft area. This was renovated in 1973 to become the administration area with a headmaster’s office (now the office of the deputy principal) and reception area.

In 1955 the first purpose-built tuck shop was opened at CBC. In the early days the boys brought their lunch from home, often consisting of sandwiches with only butter or jam and whatever fruit was in season and which grew in Adelaide. Our earliest records of food being brought into CBC to be sold to the boys is in an oral history from a student in the 1920s who talked about an Italian ice-cream seller who would come to the school grounds on hot days. During the 1930s and 1940s the Mothers Club would occasionally set up stalls to sell home-baked cakes and biscuits to the boys, but in 1955 the Parents and Friends Association opened a modern, purpose-built

tuckshop with a canteen manager. The annual of 1957 records that the boys were very proud of their canteen and that it was a busy place with the yard full of boys munching sandwiches, gulping Cokes and licking ice-creams.

Mrs Jacinta WeissDirector of Heritage, Community and Marketing

From the Archives

Year 12 Pastoral Care – Tai ChiAs part of the Year 12 Pastoral Care program, students are encouraged to recognise the importance of self-discipline and the correlation between healthy body and mind. As a result stress-management and relaxation techniques are a focus. As something a little more ‘alternative’ and to encourage students to embrace the possibilities of trying something new we have initiated a session with the Adelaide Tai Chi and Chi Kung Institute. Tai Chi is a major branch of the traditional Chinese sport of Wu Shu. As a means of keeping fit, preventing and curing diseases it has been practiced since the 16th century. Its prime purpose is to promote health in a slow relaxed manner, without jarring and hurting one’s body. The movements are slow, with great emphasis on posture and balance.

Where does Tai Chi come from?

The term “Tai Chi” is an accepted English equivalent of the Chinese word “Taijiquan” (Tàijíquán), where “Tai” means “grand” or “supreme”, “ji” means “ultimate” and “quan” means “fist” or “boxing” (the Chinese characters for this word are shown below).

太極拳

It is accepted that the origin of Tai Chi was in the Chen Village in China. Today there are five main styles of Tai Chi: Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Woo (Hao). Each style is named for the family which traditionally created the style. The most popular style in China today is Yang style”(source: http://www.taichi.com.au/allan.html)

After some initial awkwardness and self-conscious ‘giggling’, the boys began to embrace some of the moves including “playing the lute” and “White Crane Spreads its wings”. Even more impressive were some of the displays of swordsmanship by Master Allan Kelson and his team. Not for everyone, the discipline certainly sparked some debate and energy about the program and was, to quote one particularly positive student, “better than sitting behind a desk”!

Ms Debra WithersYear 12 Coordinator

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Generations in Jazz/The Fringe FestivalGenerations in Jazz is an annual event for secondary students .The venue is the historic and beautiful Mt Gambier and this year the festival takes place from May 4th to May 6th. Traditionally this has been a gathering of instrumentalists but in 2011 the organisation included a vocal component. CBC participated last year, as did 19 other vocal groups, and the boys found the experience to be a truly memorable one. This year CBC is entering the Division 2 with a set piece and a work requiring instrumental accompaniment. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday afternoon under the direction of Mr Ben Gillard, with sectionals at recess during the week. The Vocal Ensemble Captain is Marcus Barricelli who is currently performing in The Fringe Festival as a vocalist with the band “Sunday night Light”. Marcus is an outstanding musician and performs with maturity and that rare ability to captivate an audience. It is always a great pleasure listening to Marcus but he is also to be commended for his humility and his genuine interest in helping the boys involved in music at CBC.

Friends of MusicThe Friends of Music comprises a group of dedicated parents who support the music program through fund raising and assistance at public performances. Please contact Ms Louise Guthleben or Mrs Vivien London if you are interested in joining this organisation. The group meets on a week night four times a year and food and beverages are provided at the meetings. The primary focus this year is support for the upcoming “Music Under The Stars” to be held at the Junior Campus on Monday 2 April.

Ms Louise GuthlebenArts Coordinator

Arts Coordinator

Good Reasons to Read & the PRemieR’s ReadinG ChallenGe 2012Why should we bother reading a book? All children say this occasionally (and sometimes adults too) however, psychologists from Washington University used brain scans to see what happens inside our heads when we read stories. They found that ‘’readers mentally simulate each new situation encountered in a narrative’’. In other words, the brain weaves these situations together with experiences from its own life to create a new mental synthesis. Reading a book actually creates new neural pathways. Studies have found that deep reading makes us more empathetic, and can open up emotional, imaginative and historical landscapes to help create and reinforce our sense of self.

As parents, I’m sure you are aware of the importance of reading in an academic sense – in that it improves vocabulary, comprehension and overall literacy. And yet we know that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get children to read, and that teenagers have become ‘screenagers’, spending a great deal of time in front of various screens.

One of the ways at CBC that we encourage students to read is through the ongoing participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students from Reception to Year 9 are required to read 12 books from the start of the 2012 school year until 7 September. Both campus libraries support the challenge with a large range of book titles, genres and formats to ensure that students can achieve success. For each year of participation students receive an award in November. Students completing the award for the eighth time or beyond will receive the ‘Hall of Fame Reader for Life’ award reflecting the number of years of participation.

So if you would like to support your son in their learning and intellectual development, encourage them to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. By all means if devices such as e-book readers, tablets and smartphones assist in this process, go ahead and make use of technology. This is an ideal way to put our students on the path to future success.

Mrs Sandra MasonHead Librarian

Paul McGuire Library

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Careers Coordinator / Counsellor

• Defence Forces Work Experience/Scholarships

• Future Dates

We are already well into our busy school year and a careers focus may not yet be on students’ minds. However, events and opportunities are already appearing and being advertised in the Daily Bulletin.

Year 10s will undergo a Personality and Learning Styles assessment, which is then used to assist in appropriate future planning, later in the term. However, if senior students are unsure, they are encouraged to see me and have a chat, using their previous analysis as a starting point.

Several upcoming events to prepare for are as follows:

Defence Forces Work ExperienceOpportunities have become available for a Work Experience placement within the Engine Build Up Section. The Placement is centred on the maintenance/mechanical environment and will be suited to students seeking to pursue a career in aircraft maintenance or engineering. Students will need to also demonstrate their desire to work in the Air Force.

However, if a student is interested in another area, they should still complete an application form (available from me).

The closing date for Defence Technical Scholarships is Friday 9 March, so any Year 11 or 12 who has not already seen me should do so as soon as possible.

Future Important DatesMonday 30 April Term 2 Week 2: Tertiary Studies & Career Expo (Seniors)

Friday 11 May Term 2 Week 3: Careers Expo (Year 10s)

Monday 27 August - Friday 31 August Term 3 Week 7: Year 10 Work Experience

Ms Liz TidemannCoordinator Careers / Counsellor

The theme for this year’s retreat is, “On a Journey” and there were three locations – Prospect, Hindmarsh and Grange. This a report on the Prospect Retreat experience.

It was a beautiful warm day with the 36 students arriving at the allocated time to the retreat centre at the Holy Rosary Church. The team there consisted of Michael Lucas, Richard Moore, Doriano Lopresto and Gary Jalleh. The students set up the sacred space and we launched into prayer, expectations and an ice-breaking activity.

The first session was “The pain of being human”. This explored the issues of what was important in their lives (family, friends, school and career) and what were the real challenges in their lives. Students worked individually initially, then broke into small groups and later reported back to the whole group. It was interesting to note that “relationships” ranked highly among all groups.

After a quick recess with chocolate cake (to get the sugar levels up) we moved into the “Road of Life” session. This was a very critical session as it explored where they came from, what significant things happened on their journey to this point in time. A teacher first modelled this process. Great value was put on being sensitive, active listening to another person’s story and respect. The students did this individually and shared their story in small groups. The staff members who each facilitated a group were extremely impressed and humbled by the depth by which each student presented their story. We were also impressed by the acceptance given to each story by other students in the group. It was commented to the group that having

shared with and listened to others, they will see that person in the same light at school – a new dimension had been added to their relationship. That is very much what the Congregational Leader of the Christian Brothers, Br Phillip Pinto, said, “The difference between a friend and a stranger is merely a story”.

The lunch break was enjoyed by all before we tackled the next session, “God in my life”. This had the potential to be the most challenging session. But, by being inclusive, the use of visualisation, individual work and group discussion, this session became a very thoughtful, provoking and uplifting one. There were some excellent insights presented.

We then looked at, “The masks we wear”. This was a different activity where students painted masks of how they perceived themselves -- enjoyed by all and, more importantly, very little mess with the paints.

The conclusion was in two parts. The first was the reading of that beautiful prayer/poem, “Footprints in the sand”. The second was each student selecting a river pebble to take home. Each pebble had a different shape, colour and size. This represented the individuality of each student and the fact that as a community they had gone through a unique experience. The highlight was probably each student writing out affirmation to others in their small group.

Mr Gary JallehOn behalf of Mr Michael Lucas, Mr Richard Moore, Mr Doriano Lopresto

Year 11 Retreat: The Prospect Experience

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Assistant Principal - Junior Campus

Dear Parents and Friends,

Last week the season of Lent began with Ash Wednesday, which also marked the beginning of the Annual Project Compassion Appeal for Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development. Donations to Project Compassion allow Caritas Australia to work with local communities around the world, to help alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice. On Ash Wednesday every student was given a Project Compassion Box to take home and use as a family for their donations. The information on the box also provides information should your family wish to make an online donation at www.projectcompassionnorg.au

As detailed in last week’s newsletter, Lent provides various opportunities for us all to reflect and be still. It is a time for great renewal and conversion. The liturgies we have celebrated so far this Lenten season signify to us our spirituality and connection to the Catholic Church, and it is the many spiritual celebrations that set us apart from secular schools. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful leaders in Religious Education at our Junior Campus. I especially would like to pay tribute to Mr Were who tirelessly organises and leads us in our faith-filled journey to an ever-increasing relationship with Jesus.

At the time of receiving this newsletter, I will be in Canberra with our Year 6 teachers, parents and students. What a fantastic and exciting time to be in Canberra, especially given the political climate. An enormous amount of effort and planning and preparation has gone into ensuring the success of this inaugural Junior Campus tour of Canberra.

Our Reception to Year 4 students will be embarking on a myriad of day excursions commencing on 5March. Some of these fun-filled and dynamic days include -- but not limited to – the Farm Barn, The Fire Station, the Zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Maritime Museum (including a Port River Cruise), Woodhouse Challenge Hill and YMCA Walkerville. Our Year 5 boys will enjoy a 3 day Camp to Woodhouse.

Thank you to all the Junior Campus staff for their professionalism in the preparation for these events. Thank you also to the many parents who have volunteered their valuable time to assist on camps and day excursions.

Many of you may have seen various media coverage regarding the Gonski Report, a review on the funding for schools released on 20 February 2012. The release of this report to the media has facilitated a range of perspectives and opinions regarding a fair and just funding model. I encourage and invite you to take the time to go online to read the thoughts of Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ, as he writes on the particular challenges experienced by those working and leading Catholic Schools in more remote areas. It is indeed a thought provoking read!

Recently, I rediscovered a prayer for freedom and it resonated deep within my soul, so I would like to share and leave you with this prayer. It can be applied to the many critical situations around the world such as those in Afghanistan, Syria and Egypt, but also in our own lives and communities.

The Freedom Prayer.

Loving and Compassionate God,You gave us freedom within our hearts so we may grow in self-acceptance, to serve others and through this liberty you allow us to embrace the gift of life and see the good in all your creations and so we give thanks.

Grant us the strength to act out of love not fear. Instil in us the inner freedom to surpass our own limitations; to see beyond the narrowness of self-doubt and personal interests.

In times of hardship, guide us in our quest for inner freedom and allow us to be who we truly are. Give us the courage to admit our faults, to learn from our mistakes and grow in your unwavering love.

Through this freedom, grant us the power to stand up and speak out for the betterment of ourselves, our school and the wider community. Enable us to develop a sense of identity that is inwardly free and one that fosters our spirit. Amen.

Wishing you God’s Blessings for the week ahead.

Mrs Frances ZubreckyjAP-Junior Campus

Reception students visiting the Senior Campus Science Lab.

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Dear Family and Friends

Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Lent. In the Gospel of Mark 1:12-15, the spirit drove Jesus out of the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days and tempted by Satan; and he was with wild beasts; and the angels waited for him.

As John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the good news of God saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent; and believe in the good news.”

This week’s Gospel reminds us to begin a journey of spiritual renewal with fresh energy and hope. We journey with Jesus, the one into whom the Spirit of God has come down from heaven. At his baptism by John the Baptist, Jesus was saturated with the spirit of God as much as his body was by the waters of the river Jordan and he was named ‘beloved son’.

In today’s world the wilderness is something that most of us don’t particularly seek so what does this Gospel mean for us in 2012?

For me, the wilderness may be a time when we are vulnerable, sad or lonely. I think it is during these times that we need to be mindful that God walks with us, supporting each of our faltering steps.

However, and more significantly, Lent is a time where God is inviting us to choose a pathway leading us to the wilderness that others experience, to walk in the footsteps of the poor and the vulnerable.

This, too, is never easy, as the needs of the world are becoming more and more overwhelming and the temptation is often to respond to the familiar and close to our hearts.

Many of today’s issues are complex and our human weaknesses can lead us to respond instinctively in ways that serve our own interests. Personally, over the years, I have been challenged to resist temptations as I have continued to grow in faith, and this for me is an ongoing challenge as a Christian; I have found the support of others committed to a more just society crucial to helping me in my journey too.

In grappling with these temptations I am reminded that Jesus triumphs over the lure of sin, not only through his death but also through his life – a life that placed the needs and dignity of others before his own.

He emerged from the wilderness to share the vision of his ministry, grounded by contemplation but witnessed in transformation.

As we commence the season of Lent, the challenge for us all is what will be our personal call for conversion. What can we do differently to reflect the Good news?

The destination of our lives is not the important thing but rather the journey we have each day.

How do we allow God to change the way we see things?

GOSPEL CHALLENGE: RENEWALMatthew 3:2

“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

Jesus calls us to repent, walk from the wilderness of our lives and resist temptation.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMThank you to those parents who have expressed a desire for their son to participate in the Sacramental Program for 2012.

Last week we sent out notes inviting families to attend our compulsory Parent Information Evening at the Performing Arts Centre on the Junior Campus at 6.00pm SHARP on Tuesday 20 March 2012.

If you are still keen for your son to participate please collect two forms from the front office of the Junior Campus and return the information regarding your son’s baptismal and/or reconciliation dates.

Places are filling fast.

If you have a Baptism Certificate from your Parish, we would appreciate receiving a copy for our records.

Two Compulsory Dates for students wishing to be confirmed are:

20 March 2012 – Sacramental Meeting at Junior Campus for ALL parents wishing their child to be confirmed in 2012 at 6.00pm at the Performing Arts Centre.

24 March 2012 – Rite of Welcome Mass at St Francis Xavier Cathedral at 6.00pm

Reconciliation Classes will commence early in Term 2 and will conclude with the First Rite of Reconciliation on 25 May 2012.

From there, Confirmation and First Eucharist classes will commence midway through Term 2 and Term 3 and will conclude with a Confirmation Ceremony on 25 August and First Eucharist on 26August 2012.

If you have any queries regarding the Sacramental Program for 2012, please do not hesitate to contact your class teacher, Sr Kanistal or me.

We look forward to assisting the personal faith and formation journey of your son.

MASS AND PRAYER SERVICES14 Mar Year 4 Prayer Service led by

Mr Mackereth’s Class

21 Mar Year 3 Prayer Service led by Mrs Cresswell’s Class

28 Mar Year 1/2 Prayer Service led by Mrs Ozgo’s Class

5 April Holy Thursday Liturgy - End of Term 1

ALL PAREnTS AnD GUARDIAnS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEnD THESE LITURGICAL CELEBRATIOnS

Mr Bruce WereJunior Campus Religious Education Curriculum Coordinator

Junior Campus REC Coordinator

Saturday 31st March A M Ramsay Rowing Course, West Lakes

Head of the River

CBC ROWING

9INSIGHT

Despite the regatta being shortened to one round of racing due to the forecast hot weather, it was well-attended by those schools who had the foresight to trust Rowing SA had sufficient policies in place to run an event on such a day and not endanger any of its competitors.

First up were our Year 8+9 Schoolboys Coxed Quads.

The ‘A’ crew of J. Arganese, L. Barry, M. Cleggett, C. Lupinacci and coxswain Jack Meaker finished fifth.

The ‘B’ crew of J. Clarke, J. Kakogianis, B. Reisinger, J. Dalle Nogare and coxswain Patty Clarke finished seventh.

The ‘D’ crew of B. Dimopoulos, D. Callisto, E. Meredith, J. Hogden and coxswain Patty Graham finished fourth. All of our SB Year 8/9 crews, although still off the pace, are starting to show the benefit of their constant attendance to training, with better crew combination and technical application. On a special note, these were the first races for their coxswains Jack and the two Pattys and it was most encouraging to see how straight they steered.

The Year 9/10 group, although not breaking into the winners’ circle, continued to show the way within our CBC rowing groups. Although struggling with their bigger rivals into Saturday’s head wind conditions, they did not slacken off their resolve, pressure and commitment to their race plan.

The ‘A’ crew of C. Meyer, T. James, D. Reidy, J. Rutai and coxswain L. Rigon finished sixth.

The ‘B’ crew of S. Kakogianis, T. Riley, S. Wilson, J. Dedonatis and coxswain Ashish Singh, showing the value of some ‘personal training’ by coach Andrew Gimenez, finished an impressive third.

The CBC First Four of J. McWilliams, A. Gatsios, L. McGee, P. Rocconi and coxswain S. Kakogianis, failed to finish the race, stopped at the half way mark by a broken bracket to their rigger. Speaking with the boys in their after-race review, they were not leaders at this time. They were struggling hard to find a racing rhythm and a level rowing platform. They believed this was brought on by a lack of training time together. The boys have vowed after this week’s absence at training with school commitments, they will be putting a consistent training pattern together to be able to put in a far better row in the upcoming HOR regatta.

The CBC First Eight of A. Gabrielli, T. Graham, B. Vatzavik, R. Bilogrevic, S. Crosato, A. Gaggini, L. Burke, J. Manton and coxswain Taylor Riley raced this week in our 2nd Eight, the Edmund Rice, due to some rudder damage to their usual boat. The combination of the heavier boat in the head wind conditions and the seating changes brought on by the conventional rig in the boat, further added to the woes of a crew already lacking in confidence. After ‘throwing down the gauntlet’ with a rating of 40+ in the first 1000 meters of the race, the crew ‘hit the wall’ and were unable to hold the rest of the field, finishing back in sixth place.

One shining light from the move into the Edmund Rice was the necessity to move Liam Burke from seven into the stroke seat. His long solid rhythm in the stroke

seat has given the coaches something to ponder when getting down to the final seating arrangement for Head of the River.

Saturday’s Schools Super Series regatta was the first CBC has hosted since our Centenary Head of the River regatta and congratulations to our hard working Water Sports Auxiliary. Under the leadership of their President Mr Harry Scherwitzel, they and the network of CBC Rowing parents worked extremely hard to gather sponsors for the races and set up the network of officials necessary to run the event. Well done also to those committee members and parents who set up the tents and who worked in the catering. It was great to see how the CBC Rowing community can come together when we need it.

Also thank you to our Headmaster Mr noel Mifsud for attending on what was for him a very busy weekend with the set up of school for the upcoming Clipsal, and to our Deputy Head Mr Shaun Clarke for what might be a new career in race calling. Thank you to Mr Michael Buttfield, who continues to be an ongoing hard working supporter for rowing at CBC and for making sure our ‘ancient scribe’ Brother James Murray was well cared for during the day. Thanks also to Mr Paul Hicks for his photographic record of this important event. And finally a special mention to our new Year 8 rowers who, under the direction of their coach Jack Culbertson, held the boats at the 2000 metre starting platform.

Mr Ronald MobbsDirector of Water Sports

CBC Super School Series Regatta shortened to one round due to hot weather.

BadMInTon

Open B Badminton18 February 2012

CBC 5 defeated St Michael’s 4

It was an easy paced yet tightly fought morning. Kevin and Phillip won their doubles, while Vincent, nicholas and Phillip won their singles. With 8 matches played the score was 4 all with one singles remaining. A calm and controlled Kevin took to the court with fellow team mates watching on for support (although they claimed it was to put on the pressure). Kevin won his singles convincingly 21/9, 21/10 to secure the morning as a win for CBC. Thank you to the other players on the day: Hung and nhan. Well played everyone!

Mrs Anna MemmaCoach

BasKeTBall

Year 7 BasketballCBC 16 defeated Black Forest 4

Year 7 Red had a slow start to the game against Black Forest Bandits, missing numerous goal opportunities, with both sides equal scoring for the first half. Thankfully CBC surged ahead in the second half of the game and scored numerous goals. CBC finally won 16 – 4!! Thanks to all parents for their sideline support and ensuring all players were at the game on time.

Ms Kay OliphantCoach

Year 4/5 Purple BasketballCBC 8 defeated Plympton 2

Goal Scorers: Callum, Austin and Harrison

We played hard; we knew what we were going to do.

We worked as a team and tried our best to steal the ball.

We need to be able to shoot the ball better so in future we might score more.

Written by Matthew Thomas.

Mrs Caroline WilsonCoach

crIcKeT

Prep A (Year 7) CricketCBC 121 vs Westminster 1/4 - Match abandoned

After a washed out one-dayer to start the season, the team were keen for the two day fixture against Westminster School. Captain Sid Rajagopal won the toss and had no hesitation in electing to bat. Liam Hopper and Wil Strange opened the batting, seeing off the new ball and putting CBC in a strong position before retiring after 10 overs.

This triggered a batting collapse with three batsmen dismissed in two overs, without troubling the scorers, after possibly watching too much Twenty20 cricket on TV. Lachlan Matthias then steadied the ship, holding the middle order together; ending up 34 not out. With support from Thomas Vetere(13) and Harrison Webb (17). CBC were eventually dismissed for 121 without using up their full 50 overs.

There was still time to bowl four overs at Westminster and try and get some early scalps. With aggressive field placings and encouragement from their team mates, opening bowlers Zac Robey and Shan Jayawardhana, had the new ball swinging causing all sorts of trouble for the batsmen. Zac eventually clean bowled their opener all ends up, leaving Westminster 1 for 4 at stumps on day one and giving CBC considerable momentum leading into day two.

Despite the team eager to play, with a forecast of 39C the match was abandoned with CBC experiencing both extremes of the weather in their opening two matches.

Mr Thomas McLeanCoach

sWIMMInG

Under 14 – Open SwimmingCompetition held 22 February at Pembroke School Pool

Competing Schools: Pembroke, CBC, St Ignatius’ College and Mercedes College.

Results: St Ignatius 1st, Pembroke 2nd, CBC 3rd and Mercedes 4th

This was the first swim meet for CBC for 2012. The squad consisted of 20 swimmers and has a mix of club swimmers and boys who want to develop swimming as their sport. We have good numbers in U14, U15 and Open and require more Under 16 swimmers. We executed good swims in the relays, which pushed us into 3rd place with only one point separating second and third. This is a promising start. Please note that we have no competition before the Tuesday night combined Carnival where we will swim as partners with St Mary’s College. This carnival is Tuesday night 6 March 6.00 – 9.30 at Marion Swim Centre. All swimmers, regardless of whether they swim in our Wednesday afternoon competition, are invited to nominate to be part of this carnival. Participation in this carnival will not require you to join the Wednesday Co-curricular team. Please nominate to Mr Hamilton or Mr Buttfield. As there is a bye next week training will be at norwood pool for any student who can attend. We recognise that students in Years 10-12 will not be available due to CSL, retreats and DOE. Please inform Mr Mackereth of your availability.

Mr Ian HamiltonCoach

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