Class of `74 Reunion - Christian Brothers College

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Adelaide SA 5000
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A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition
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Purple Patches INSIGHT UPDATE EDITION
Term 2, Week 2
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Friday 9 May, 2014
Br Michael’s
Corner
We Need To Work At Making
Family Life Happy
Brian Wilson remembering the spirit of ANZAC.
The word ANZAC has become a part of Australian thought, language, and identity. It has come to mean many things
to many people. However, for my late grandfather, Herbert Brian Wilson, it described an important part of his life. I
have been asked to reflect on his war time experiences, and the qualities he stood for; the characteristics of ANZAC.
Grandpa spoke very rarely of his time in the army and so, in reality, I know very little of what he truly went through
and felt. But I do know that he felt the pain of losing friends and I can still recall the sadness in his eyes as he told
the story of a friend with whom he served throughout the whole war that was tragically killed on patrol, not knowing
the war had already ended. I have often read of the New Guinea campaign and the dreadful ordeals and horrors
that Australian soldiers, like my grandfather, suffered. But in contrast to this I have grown up with the concept of the
ANZAC spirit. Often associated with this is an enduring mateship, boldness, and humour even in the most tragic of
circumstances. My grandfather was no exception to this on the few occasions he spoke of his service. It was with
fondness that he reflected on the times with his friends. As a troop sergeant in heavy anti-aircraft I recall how proud
he was in shooting down more planes than the neighbouring battery from Victoria.
My grandfather served five years in the Army, and one may think that such a small portion of a man’s life is easily
forgotten, but in the words of his favourite author John Steinbeck “people do not forget”. He never forgot the jungles
of New Guinea or the friendships forged, but rather he carried it with him throughout his whole life. He used his
experiences to help my father and brother through their own war service and like many Australian servicemen he
drew a curtain on the horrors through which he had lived to raise a family and to make a difference in a country he
loved dearly.
In the course of his life, both at home and in the jungles of New Guinea my grandfather dedicated himself to qualities
displayed in hardship by Australian servicemen and women of past and present generations, values that have come
to reflect us as a nation and I think it is in the writings of war correspondent Charles Bean that these ideals of ANZAC
are described in their entirety:
Families that are growing towards greater happiness
and satisfaction often express their approval and
liking for each other. Husbands or wives need to
praise each other in front of the children. As part
of regular bedtime talks, family games or rituals,
saying something we like about each other is most
helpful. Planning enjoyable times for the family, are
essential eg. making the family meal a special time
for talking and sharing or planning for each parent
to spend some one-to-one time with each child each
week. No family is perfect. We live with machines and
machines can be perfect but not human beings. We
don’t have to be perfect to be a good parent or child.
No one can maintain a facade of perfection with his
or her own family. In the family we need to learn to
be ourselves, to get on with others and to realise
no one is perfect. Happy families accept differences
because everyone is different. We need to help family
members to appreciate their uniqueness as that
makes them special. Appreciation grows with praise.
Reading is one way of spending time with a child as
well as expressing our love. Being a parent is one
of the greatest joys and challenges in life but pain,
self-doubt and anguish can be part of the journey.
They just mean we are human, not that we are bad
parents. Parents should take time to talk to each
other about things they do well as parents.
Br. Michael Flaherty
“ANZAC stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity,
comradeship, and endurance that will never own defeat.”
Class of ’74 Reunion
It is those qualities that we pause to reflect on at events like today.
A 40 year reunion is planned for Old Scholars
who began or finished with the CBC class of
1974. If you were part of the Year 8 group in
1970 and/or finished Year 12 in 1974, you
might like to attend the Reunion which is
planned to take place at this year’s CBC Old
Scholars’ Dinner on Friday October 17. If you
would like to be included in correspondence
about the Reunion, please email Terry Roberts
at terobbo@bigpond.com
Brian Wilson
Walsh House Captain
Mr Noel Mifsud warmly invites you to attend Christian Brothers College
Open Day
Liberating Education
Sunday 25 May
11am - 2pm
We open hearts and minds, through quality teaching and learning experiences, so that through
critical reflection and engagement each person is hope-filled and free to build a better world for all.
Faith Excellence Community Compassion
2014 School calendar
Week 3
Mon 12 May Liturgy – 8:35am (JC)
Police Concert Band – 10:00 am
(Junior Campus)
Year 10 Unis SA Session
Tues 13 May NAPLAN Testing
Blood Donations
Year 12 UniSA Session
Wed 14 May Community Mass (8:00am SC) Marks
Blood Donations
NAPLAN Testing
Year 12 Retreat (House based)
Thurs 15 May Blood Donations
NAPLAN Testing
Year 12 Retreat (House based)
Parent/Teacher Interviews (SC) from 3.00pm
Fri 16 May
Blood Donations
Year 10 Career’s Expo
NAPLAN Catch Up
Year 12 Retreat (House based)
Sun 18 May
Marian Procession @ Pilgrim Peace Park –
2:30pm
Dear Parents,
We will be photographing your school on Tuesday 20th, Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd May 2014.
You will receive a Flyer/envelope for each of your students explaining the products available.
Please ensure that each student returns his/her own envelope even if payment is made in the eldest child’s
envelope. Envelopes are not to be placed inside other envelopes
Students are to bring envelopes on or preferably before Photo Day.
We have an auto-mated system for payments by credit card. You can go online to www.advancedlife.com.
au for easy to understand payment instructions. You will receive a receipt number which MUST be written
on the order envelope in the space provided. You can also make payments by cash, cheque or money order.
Sibling Photos are also available for students at the school, please collect a “family order envelope” from
your school & return it to the office.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 8268 7869 if you have any queries.
We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces!
Your Team from Advanced Life Photography
16-17
Week 4
Mon 19 May Liturgy – 8:35am (JC)
Board Meeting
Library & Information Week
MAY
2014
Tues 20 May JC Photo Day
Library & Information Week
Year 9 Dancing (CBC)
1.30 – 2.30pm
Wed 21 May Community Mass (8:00am SC) O’Brien
Library & Information Week
Jubilee Pavilion
Thurs 22 May Bourke/Hurley/ Marks Photo Day
MC Sports Photo
Library & Information Week
Fri 23 May
Sun 25 May
O’Brien/Smith/Walsh Photo Day
SC Sports Photo
JC Assembly
Library & Information Week
Open Day
Sunday 25 May 2014, 11am-2pm
CBC Open Day
Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au
Upcoming Careers/
Tertiary Information
Sessions
Monday 12 May
UniSA Career Shop with all Year 10s.
Tuesday 13 May
UniSA Year 12 session at 12pm
Friday 16 May
Careers Expo for all Year 10s
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Second XVIII Football
BASKETBALL
Open C Basketball
Unley High 43 defeated CBC 34
While CBC did not prevail in the opening game of the
season, there were many positives to come out of the
game. Michael P and Jarrod D top scored with 10 points
each. Michael P intercepted many of Unley’s passes which
created offensive opportunities. Jarrod exhibited sound ball
handling skills throughout the game.
One of the highlights of match was when Jarrod displayed
enormous courage taking a charge against one of their
big posts. Mitchell scored 5 points and showed his value
by winning many rebounds. Callum’s defensive action
was consistent throughout the match. He scored 4 points.
Lachlan G also scored 4 points and was cool under
pressure. Daniel W scored 1 point and executed many
assist’s throughout the game. It was an encouraging start to
the season, although our fitness and defensive output need
to improve.
Mr Tony Carrieri
Coach
football
First XVIII Football
Pembroke 14.15 (99) defeated CBC 10.4 (64)
Goal Scorers: Strange, Biancardi, Clemente, Curyer (2),
Rutai, DJ Hancar (1)
Best Players: Martino, Rutai, McPherson, Strange, Atkinson
CBC First XVIII were defeated by Pembroke School in a
tightly fought contest at Pembroke on the weekend. The
first half was a see-sawing affair, with both teams having
opportunities to be leading at the half. A few undisciplined
acts and some fundamental skill errors resulted in the
Pembroke side, built around two future AFL footballers,
to lead at the main break. Pembroke came out ready to
play and kicked 3 goals in the first five minutes of the
3rd quarter to leave CBC on the back foot. Our resilience
and toughness saw us fight out the game in what was
a pleasing last quarter and something that we will look
to build on with our game at home to Westminster on
Saturday. Our defenders fought gallantly, lead superbly
by our Co-Captain Anthony Martino and ably assisted by
Mcpherson, Gabrielli and Atkinson. Jonty Rutai was tireless
in the ruck and Jack Strange showed the competition how
much of a class act he is with his polished skills and ability
to find the ball.
Mr Jace Bode
Coach
CBC 12.10 (82) defeated Pembroke 6.6 (42)
The “Purple Haze” (Second XVIII) opened the season with a
resounding victory over the highly credentialled Pembroke
School. On a perfect day for footy the new side fought hard
all day to secure a forty point win. Scores were locked
after the first term but a game breaking solo performance
by Jovan Bojovic at full forward in the second term saw
us lead by 12 points at the main break. Jovan kicked two
amazing goals to capitalise on the brilliant midfield work of
Hayden Nihill, Luke Squires, Michael Cotsios and Bakhos
Rahme. Tyson Sarunic worked tirelessly in the ruck whilst
first game captain, Luke Skelton was impassable at centre
half back whilst Boffos game at full back was exceptional.
After the break superior fitness saw us break away from
Pembroke and take advantage of the wide open spaces of
the Kensington Oval.
It was a terrific day highlighted by a wonderful team spirit
and a genuine determination to succeed. Kicking three
goals two in the second term against the wind whilst
holding Pembroke to just five points with the strong wind
was an exceptional effort.
Three goals to Bojovic was complemented by two each
to Marcus Tully and Hayden Nihill and singles to Michael
Cotsios, Daniel Aplin, Troy Nicholson and Tyson Sarunic.
A warm welcome is extended to all parents and friends to
attend each week. It’s great fun and the more support the
better.
Best Players: Luke Skelton, Hayden Nihill, Tyson Sarunic,
Luke Squires, Michael Cotsios, Bakhos
Rahme, Chris Boffo, Yovan Bojovic, Marcus
Tully, Daniel Aplin, Jonah Byrnes.
Mr Jace Bode
Coach
Year 8 Football
PAC 15.7 (97) defeated CBC 6.4 (40)
Goal Scorers: H DiMarco (2), Michael Frederick, Jackson
Smith
Best Players: M Costanzo, Martin Frederick, Michael
Frederick, H DiMarco
This was a disappointing start to the 2014 season, with a
loss to Prince Alfred College. CBC started the game well,
having the first four scoring shots and kicking the first
2 goals thanks to Jackson Smith who was on fire in the
forward line. Our commitment and attack on the ball was
terrific. We were first to the ball, got the free kicks, ran
hard; tackled fiercely; and our second and third efforts
were admirable. Then, for some reason, CBC just seemed
to relax and PAC rattled on 5 quick goals to win the quarter,
even though CBC had one more scoring shot. In the second
quarter, PAC kicked 4 goals to our 2, yet we were only 4
goals down at half time and right in the game. Unfortunately
in the “premiership quarter” PAC took control of the game.
CBC was held scoreless in the third quarter, while the
opposition kicked 6-4 and the game was lost. Too many
CBC players were sitting back and hoping someone else
got the hard ball. Too much was left to too few. We were
second to the ball; our tackling was poor and we let PAC
dictate the game to us, instead of CBC stepping up and
taking the initiative. However, to CBC’s credit, I was pleased
with our intensity in the final quarter; we kicked 1-1 to the
opposition’s 2 goals and really fought the game out well,
when we could have quite easily just given up.
Marcus Costanzo worked tirelessly in defence; his tackling,
run from the backlines and his reading of the play was first
class. Time and time again he attacked the ball and the
opposition and fearlessly threw himself into packs to stop
the opposition from scoring. Martin Frederick set up many
attacking opportunities and he was always prepared to run
with the ball; mark strongly in defence; throw himself into
packs and get the hard ball. Michael Frederick ran all day
and his pace and agility was to be admired. His balance
in the slippery conditions enabled him to gain numerous
contested possessions. Haris DiMarco kicked two goals
from centre half forward and battled hard from limited
opportunities. Four players in the best players is not enough
and clearly indicates that not enough CBC players beat their
opponent and won their position.
A number of other players dropped in and out of the game,
without exerting much influence. To compete against teams
like Prince Alfred, we must have more players winning their
positions, we must have more contributors; players willing
to keep their eyes on the ball and attack it flat out; run and
kick the ball into the spaces; take risks. Our challenge is to
work hard for four quarters and the results will come our
way.
Mr Peter Tippins
8A Coach
Year 4/5 Purple Football
St Joseph’s Kingswood 10.6 (66)
defeated CBC 4.6 (30)
The boys tried hard all day and got better as the match
went on. They worked on moving into the open spaces
when in possession and manning up when they don’t have
the ball. They showed persistence and teamwork all game
and were rewarded on the scoreboard with a 4 goal last
quarter.
Best Players: L Vonthoff, T Kay, D Ryan, H O’Mahoney
Goal Scorers: L Vonthoff 3, H O’Mahoney 1
Mr Vincent Rignanese
Coach
Year 4/5 White Football
CBC 12.9 (81) defeated Mercedes 0.2 (2)
First hit out for the season and wow what a game, the boys
jumped out of the blocks and didn’t look back. I should
have known something special was about to happen when
the boys took themselves off pre-game to warm up and run
drills without any assistance, I went to check on them and
was totally amazed at how professional they have become.
We have had a few changes in our line up this year and
have got some great new recruits. Along with the 14 boys
from the past few seasons we have what I hope is a very
strong squad.
I was very impressed with the way our boys used the ball
from the breakdowns, they were able to use the handball
effectively to clear out of the packs and move the ball
forward. The level of team work was excellent with multiple
passages of possession play with boys working hard to gain
possession and then use it effectively. It was great to see
the boys look up when disposing of the ball and hitting a
target.
Zak’s work in the centre ruck was calm and purposeful
winning the majority of tap’s, likewise he had multiple
players taking the taps in the centre Blake, Ethan, Kaleb and
others who all used the ball well from the centre clearances.
Around the ground we had players who stepped up such as
Samuel, Lachlan, Max and others.
This week we will continue to work on working into space
to provide a target and keeping possession whilst moving
forward.
Great game all and a cracking start to 2014
Goal Scorers: Blake McDonough (2), Hunter Dwyer (2),
Samuel Cutri (2), Kaleb Liddell (2), Matt
Cerone (1), Bayley Fitzpatrick (1), Zak Moretti
(1) and Ethan Cross (1)
Best Players: Zak Moretti, Ethan Cross and Blake
McDonough
Thanks to Cosi for Goal Umpiring and for the oranges again
Mr Steve Brooks
Coach
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NAPLAN 2014
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
www.nap.edu.au
Information for parents
What is NAPLAN?
Who will run the tests?
The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy
(NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students
in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these year levels are
expected to participate in tests in reading, writing, language
conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and
numeracy. All government and non-government education
authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN
materials.
NAPLAN tests are conducted at schools and administered by
classroom teachers, school deputies or the principal. Each state
and territory is responsible for marking the tests in accordance
with strict guidelines and processes.
Why do students do NAPLAN tests?
NAPLAN is the measure through which governments,
education authorities, schools, teachers and parents can
determine whether or not young Australians are meeting
important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding
of how individual students are performing at the time of the
tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with
information about how education programs are working and
which areas need to be prioritised for improvement.
NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the school’s assessment
and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive,
ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s
performance.
What will be tested and how?
NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every
child to progress through school and life, such as reading,
writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. The content of each
test is informed by the national Statements of Learning for
English and mathematics, which underpin state and territory
learning frameworks. Questions are multiple-choice or require
a short written response. The writing task requires students to
write a text in response to a prompt.
To give you an idea of what the tests look like, sample
questions and a sample writing task are available on the NAP
website: www.nap.edu.au
How can I help my child prepare for the tests?
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students
are already learning through the school curriculum. Teachers
will ensure students are familiar with the test formats and will
provide appropriate support and guidance. If you have any
questions about your child’s preparation for NAPLAN, you
should make a time to speak with their teacher.
The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to
reassure your child that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their
school program, and to urge them to simply do the best they
can on the day. The use of services by coaching providers is not
recommended.
What additional support can schools provide for
students with special needs?
All students are encouraged to participate in NAPLAN tests.
Students with disability may qualify for adjustments that reflect
the support normally provided in the classroom. Students who
have a temporary injury may also be reasonably accommodated.
A formal exemption may be granted for a student with significant
intellectual disability and/or significant co-existing conditions, or
who has recently arrived in Australia and is from a non-English
speaking background.
Your school principal and your state testing authority can
provide you with more information on special provisions or the
process required to gain a formal exemption.
How is NAPLAN performance measured?
Where can I get more information?
NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test. Individual student
performance is shown on a national achievement scale for
each test. Each test scale has 10 bands and all year levels are
reported on the same scale. Six bands are reported for each
year level for each test. One of these bands represents the
national minimum standard for students at each year level.
A result at the national minimum standard indicates that the
student demonstrated the basic literacy and numeracy skills
needed to participate fully in that year level. The performance
of individual students can be compared to the average
performance of all students in Australia.
For more information about NAPLAN:
• visit www.nap.edu.au
• contact your child’s school
• contact your state or territory’s education authority
(details available on the NAP website).
NAPLAN 2014 tests timetable
What happens if my child is absent from school
on test days?
Tuesday
13 May
Wednesday
14 May
Thursday
15 May
Reading
45 minutes
Numeracy
45 minutes
Year 3
Language
conventions
40 minutes
Writing
40 minutes
Reading
50 minutes
Numeracy
50 minutes
Year 5
Language
conventions
40 minutes
Writing
40 minutes
Reading
65 minutes
Year 7
Language
conventions
45 minutes
Writing
40 minutes
Numeracy
Calculator
40 minutes
Non-calculator
40 minutes
Reading
65 minutes
Year 9
Language
conventions
45 minutes
Writing
40 minutes
Numeracy
Calculator
40 minutes
Non-calculator
40 minutes
Wherever possible, schools will organise for individual students
who are absent at the time of testing to complete missed tests
at another time during testing week. Individual students are not
permitted to sit tests after Friday 16 May 2014.
Will I receive a report on my child’s performance?
A NAPLAN report will be issued by your school later in the
year. The same report format is used for every student in
Australia. The school will notify you when the reports are being
sent to you. If you do not receive a report, you should contact
the school. Individual student results are strictly confidential.
How are NAPLAN test results used?
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Schools use results to identify strengths and weaknesses
in teaching programs and to set goals in literacy and
numeracy.
School systems use results to review programs and
support offered to schools.
Students and parents may use individual results to
discuss progress with teachers.
Teachers use results to help them better identify students
who require greater challenges or additional support.
The community can see average school NAPLAN results
on the My School website: www.myschool.edu.au
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Language conventions includes spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
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Numeracy includes number; space; algebra, function and
pattern; measurement, chance and data.
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Calculators are NOT permitted in the numeracy test in Years
3 and 5. In Years 7 and 9, there is one numeracy test where
calculator use is permitted and one where it is not.
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