NEWSLETTER OF THE OLD COLLEGIANS THEGym PRESIDENT’S Winter 2014 report Dear Fellow Old Collegians Welcome to the Winter Edition of The Gym. We have recently celebrated the feasts of Pentecost and Trinity Sunday where we are mindful of the gift of Gods Spirit and what this signifies for us. There is a tendency to think of the Spirit as “A New Testament” thing. This, however, overlooks the fact that during creation the Spirit is described as hovering over the waters. It also overlooks the time God gifted the Spirit to individuals to accomplish certain tasks. I recently purchased “An Unsentimental Bloke” by Philip Butterss, which is the life and work of old boy C J Dennis in which he wrote the following: “I have never ceased to remember the good old CBC and the great times I had there. What little success I have had lately is built on good, solid foundations, laid in the old days at Wakefield St.” ~ Official I hope that this concept that C J Dennis was mindful of, coupled with our belief systems explicated in the feast of Pentecost, will hold us also in good stead. Newsletter of the CBC Old Sincere and prayerful wishes, Collegians Incorporated Michael J Moran President, 2014 ~ CBC Old A NOTE FROM THE Collegians Inc principal Dear Old Collegians, As Term 2 draws to a close we again celebrate another exciting Chapter in the history of this great school. Shaun Clarke Next week we say farewell to Deputy Principal and former CBC Old Collegian Shaun Clarke who is on sabbatical for Term 3. Shaun is undertaking leadership studies as well as retracing the steps of our College Founder in Ireland and visiting the work of the Brothers’ Social Justice program in the United Nations in Geneva. Sean Mangan I am therefore pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sean Mangan as the Term 3 2014 replacement Deputy Principal. Dr Mangan is a highly experienced educational leader currently employed as Senior Education Advisor for Catholic Education SA. His previous roles include SA Certificate of Education Implementation Officer and Acting Principal/Deputy Principal at St Francis de Sales College. Dr Mangan is married to Rachel with children Emma 3 and Edward 1. The family are active members of the Brighton Catholic Parish. On behalf of the College community we extend our blessings and best wishes to Shaun Clarke and Sean Mangan. Principal’s Diary As part of my commitment to ensuring CBC enjoys world class education I have continued my dialogue with Chancellors of Universities nationally. This term I met with the Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University Professor Glyn Davis and discussed a range of issues including 21st Century teaching and learning, retention rates for students studying in university and the pros and cons of the International Baccalaureate program. During the term break I am attending a gathering of Principals in the US for a gathering of schools united under the International Boys School Coalition network. The conference – Boys to Men – will draw international speakers from across the globe to discuss boys’ education best practice. Old Collegian News 16 former CBC student Captains from 1945 through to 2014, gathered to attend a special whole school assembly followed by lunch at the Seven Stars Hotel. Dr Glen McGuire (1945) College Captain spoke to students about his memories of CBC and as a former medical Doctor to Olympians reminded students about the dangers of smoking, drugs and alcohol. GPO Box 2707 1974 College Captain Mr Terry Roberts spoke of his long association with the College as both a student and a teacher at CBC. Mr Roberts is now regional Director of Edmund Rice Education Australia. He reminded us of our call to be people of Gospel spirituality, liberating education, inclusive community, justice and solidarity. In attendance were: 1945 / 1946 Dr Glen Maguire 1959 / 1960 Mr John Grant 1966 Mr Andrew Tamassy 1978 Mr Bruno Benci 1995 Mr David Caprioli 2000 Mr Robert Salerno 2004 Mr James Farrall 2012 Mr Jake Tollenaar 1952 Dr Michael Rice 1961 Fr Anthony Kain 1974 Mr Terry Roberts 1987 Mr Rino Caprioli 1996 Mr Timothy Siv 2002 Mr Peter Borda 2011 Mr Simon Cousins 2013 Mr Hayden Niscioli Christian Brothers College acknowledged as a leading National School in Asian Literacy Our College’s mission statement talks about ‘rising above the ordinary’ while promoting the ideal of ‘a just world’. Both of these aspirations were recently recognised nationally. CBC was acknowledged as a leading school in Asian Literacy at the 2014 Asia Education Foundation Conference in Sydney recently attended by Shaun Clarke and me. The conference was attended by over 250 educators nationally and transmitted globally via Twitter feeds. ADELAIDE SA 5001 ~ Christian Brothers College GPO Box 2707 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Ph (08) 8400 4200 Fax (08) 8400 4299 www.cbc.sa.edu.au ~ Print Post CBC was one of a few schools nationally to be used as a case study of best practice at the Conference and was highlighted at the Conference in the following manner: Publication No. CBC has undertaken a highly considered and strategic approach in progressing their Asia Literacy moral purpose. A key success factor in the college’s journey has been the establishment of the Asia Literacy Advisory Group that includes both internal and external representatives. One of the internal groups represented on the Advisory Group is comprised of students. ~ Community partners have injected energy into the college’s decision making by offering non-traditional and creative ideas, as well as providing a range of opportunities that would otherwise not have been considered or accessed. Examples of this include the strong links to the state’s Confucius Institute and its human resources, learning resources and strategic contacts. Visits to the college by organisations such as the Beijing Opera Company have added to the celebratory and inclusive nature of the college’s engagement with Asian languages and culture, PP533237 / 002 A NOTE FROM THE principal while the hosting of overseas delegates has enhanced the college’s reputation as a leader in this field. we can tailor information to the staff television for staff and the student television for students. CBC is part of L21CS which is Australia’s foremost professional learning program, supporting school leaders to build Asia capabilities and drive change to support Asia literacy. The third Initiative will be the launch of a Parent Owned Device program ensuring IT access and WiFi accessibility for every student. Information Technology at CBC CBC is firmly entrenched in providing world class cutting edge technology as part of our commitment to contemporary 21st Century education. This term we launched two new IT initiatives. The first is that the College is currently trialing a smartphone App which will provide up-to-date co-curricular details and important school information. Further information will be available early in Term 3 The second project is the launch of the PADS program which allows us to share information around the school electronically such as morning bulletins, sports notices, etc. We have set up a television in the front office and the staff room (senior campus). Both televisions will have information showing throughout the day. In the program OLD COLLEGIANS Christian Brother News Former CBC Principal Br Patrick Cronin cfc recently visited the graves of two Christian Brothers with a deep connection to CBC. Br Patrick writes: The anniversaries of two of the Founders of CBC remind us that we stand on the shoulders of giants. The two anniversaries are: Francis De Sales Moran, who joined us from the Tennison Woods-MacKillop Congregation of Brothers, and when that folded De Sales joined us; and Sebastian O’Hagen on the 1st June. The account in Bap’s book is quite startling; as he recounts Sebastian saying, hold off the funeral for De Sales because tonight I die. He did, and the next day, a Sunday, the Brothers and 2,000 people walked from the Cathedral to the cemetery and buried them. One other of the pioneers Jeremiah McEvilly died a few months previously. Let us pray for their souls, and remember our own heroes, as we struggle with current difficulties. Conclusion: On behalf of the College Board we thank all of our Old Collegians who continue to support the College in so many ways. I particularly thank Mr Viano Jaksa for his outstanding work as President of the Old Collegians Association 2004-2014. Viano’s signifcant contribution over a decade was simply outstanding and we will miss his presence and thank God for his wisdom, passion and deep devotion to the College. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Michael Moran (CBC Archivist and Old Collegians’ Association) or myself should you wish for a school tour, reunion assistance, donation, bequeath or to assist further within the College. Blessings for the year ahead. Mr Noel Mifsud Principal news Eulogy by Jaycob Horvath Navarro Before I start I would like to thank the Gujari family for being part of our memorial celebration for Kamran. We respect that this is a difficult and emotional time for you all and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and hearts. I would also like to thank the group of young men before me who graduated alongside Kamran in 2012 of which I am too a part of. Boys, I am so proud of every single one of you who has come for such an important service tonight. And I am proud of us as CBC brothers. As we stand here right now with purple ribbons pinned to our hearts, I’d like to believe that Kamran is looking down at us and can see that in some way, whether it be very small or very big, he touched all of our lives. He was our classmate; he was our friend; he was, is, and forever will be our brother. It was just a mere year and a half ago when we all graduated from our final year of schooling and we were to pursue our shining future prospects. Some of us foresaw ourselves as engineers, teachers, psychologists, film makers, electricians, accountants... and architects. But what we didn’t foresee was that one of us would have their life journey cut short. designed were crisp and sophisticated. Now looking back, I would say he was the ideal student, who many others strived to be like. The newspapers described him as a quiet and gentle soul and although they are most certainly correct, they only skimmed the top of the iceberg as this was just one side to Kamran’s amazing self. He was hilarious, spontaneous, caring, bubbly, quirky, crazy and a great deal of the time really cheeky. But that’s why we all loved him so much. I remember back in the earlier years, although against the school rules, we would not be able to leave the school yard after a lunch break without the instigation of a food fight. And I must say Kamran had a very precise and lethal throw. One example involved a piece of banana right to one of our faces. His goofy grin and laugh were utterly contagious, and paired along with his random and entertaining behaviour, made him such an enjoyable person to be around. He possessed this care-free positive light, which can only be found in very few people, spreading warmth and happiness to all those around him. When I look back at moments like this, instead of feeling sad I feel truly happy that I was able to create memories like this with him. But the thing that my torn heart cannot bear is that I won’t be able to see him in two or five or ten years from now and ask Kamran how he’s going. And him telling me he’s fallen in love, or he’s got an amazing job in architecture, or he’s fulfilling all his wildest dreams. And it’s so hard for me to picture him not being here, because he was always here. No matter how far apart our lives and journeys may have become, I would have always known that he would be living his life, conquering his aspirations and all that he set out to achieve. I must admit I do feel a bit selfish because I would give anything just to see that goofy grin or hear that contagious laugh one more time. Farewell Kamran Some of us might have been closer to Kamran than others, but I’m sure that I can say on behalf of all of us that he was genuinely a good guy. Not only did he share our classes and our lunches, but he also took part in the same journey that we did throughout our years at Christian Brothers College. Over this time I was a first hand witness to Kamran’s transition from a quirky and bright adolescent to a well-mannered and respectable gentleman. The same ups and downs of emotion we experienced from the challenges that were set before us were also Kamran’s. Whilst some of us tripped and found ourselves lost along the way towards our goals, Kamran continued to soar in his academia. His achievements were reached through utilising his incredible mind and sheer determination to succeed. When it came to applying his creativity, Kamran was not far short of a prodigy. He was not only able to produce amazing pieces of art with his fine hands, but also technologically. His artworks were deep and rich with meaning and imagination, whilst the conceptual things he Kamran’s memories will forever stay with us but also leave us with an empty hole that can never be filled with something as bright and amazing as himself. And as much as I really do not want to, with an aching heart, on behalf of myself, all the CBC boys and teachers, Goodbye Kam, we’re going to miss you buddy. FROM THE archives COMMITTEE Do you have any photographs of your time at CBC which you would willing submit to this corner of The Gym? members President Michael Moran............................. (08) 8276 9156 Vice-President Simon Cousins...............................0466 519 339 Treasurer Michael Moran............................. (08) 8276 9156 Secretary Mark Roberts............................... (08) 8462 1575 Membership Coordinator TBA School Liaison Alex Ly......................................... (08) 8400 4263 Committee Andrew Maiese 1962 1952 New Registry - Rebound getting your Purple and White. Log on to http://www.cbc.sa.edu.au/ community/the-gym to download the latest edition of The Gym or send an email to [email protected] with your contact details to subscribe to The Gym mailing list. In Memoriam Paul Cronin The college has provided funding for the rebinding of the original school Register which dates back to the late 1800s. This work was completed by Vellum Bindery (Allen Press Pty Ltd). This will be available for viewing during the night of the Old Collegians’ Dinner on 17 October. The museum will also be open for inspection during that evening. Peter Kelly Mrs Jean Otten Wife of Dr Wilf Otten Stories for the Gym Have you got a story to share? A reunion you want to organize? Been somewhere special and want to share with the community? Send your photos and stories to the Editor ([email protected]) and it may make the next Gym! For details contact Alex Ly on 8400 4263. Gym is going Electronic The For many years, The Gym newsletter has provided a staple for CBC Old Collegians (and other readers) to keep in touch with the school and each other through timely news items, articles of interest as well as notification of past and upcoming events. In order to adapt to the changing needs of its readers and the desire to get information quickly, cost effectively and easily disseminated, The Gym newsletter will now be published in electronic format as of 2015. The electronic format will give many benefits to readers including more timely delivery and additional reading accessibility options. It will also provide a saving on the costly manual publication overheads in paper printing and despatch. Eventually, the printed and posted newsletter will be phased out. The Gym ‘look and feel’ will stay the same. However, the newsletter will be available via the CBC web site ( http://www.cbc.sa.edu.au/community/the-gym) for reading, downloading and printing (if you desire). Readers will be able to provide their email address so as to receive a timely reminder and web link with each new publication. For a sample - please go to http://www.cbc.sa.edu.au/community/the-gym and have a play! Over the coming months the CBC Old Collegians committee will be collecting contact email addresses as part of this exciting new development. Old Scholars are invited to send their contact details including email address to [email protected]. We will seek your support and encourage you to embrace this wonderful new initiative. OLD COLLEGIANS news Class of 1974 Old Collegians luncheon 40 year Reunion 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 Collegians Dinner on Friday October 17. If you would like to be included in correspondence about the Reunion, please email Terry Roberts - [email protected] past captains assembly Old Collegians Annual Dinner 17 October 2014 CBC Conference Centre - 7.00pm for 7.30pm Start Buffet Dinner (Drinks at own cost) Cost - $50.00 RSVP by 10 October to Michael Moran on 8276 9156 Booking form will be available in the next Gym Gym THE Official Newsletter of the CBC Old Collegians Incorporated Open Day 2014 CONTACT DETAILS CBCOC Online Community Log on to www.cbc.sa.edu.au and find the link to the CBCOC Online Community. There, you can enter your details and your name will be added to the directory, allowing people from around the world to email you. 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