From the Director of Students
Student Leaders Inspired at GRIP Leadership Conference
On Tuesday, 2 April 2025, a group of enthusiastic Year 8, 9, and 10 student leaders represented our school at the GRIP Leadership Conference in Adelaide. The event brought together hundreds of student leaders from across the state to engage in a day of interactive workshops, inspiring keynote sessions, and practical leadership training.
The GRIP Leadership Conference is designed specifically for student leaders, with a strong focus on developing skills that can be immediately applied within the school community. Our students participated in sessions that explored topics such as leading with integrity, encouraging others, and taking initiative to make positive changes.
The students returned with fresh ideas, renewed confidence, and a strong sense of purpose. We look forward to seeing how they will use what they’ve learned to continue making a meaningful impact within our school.
2025 Sports Day Results
Wow – what a day! The weather was perfect, attendance was great and most importantly, fun was had by all. This year saw the introduction of a new event – the Gillespie Cup in honour of the 101-year-old Collegian Laurie Gillespie. Well done to the inaugural winner – KaHei Fitzgerald.
Congratulations to Nagle on bringing home their first win in 12 years! The other results from the day are below:
SENIOR
- Nagle 835 points
- Waterford 787 points
- Sion 732 points
- Avila 721 points
- Treacy 686 points
- Callan 645 points
JUNIOR
- Waterford 595 points
- Callan 555 points
- Nagle 554 points
- Avila 535 points
- Sion 526 points
- Treacy 465 points
COMBINED
- Nagle 1389 points
- Waterford 1382 points
- Sion 1258 points
- Avila 1256 points
- Callan 1200 points
- Treacy 1151 points
Ms Debra Withers
Director of Students
Middle School Update
As we wrap up a busy and successful Term 1, we take a moment to celebrate some key highlights from our Middle School community.
Firstly, congratulations to our newly appointed Year 7 House Leaders for 2025. These students have shown outstanding leadership potential and commitment to our College values:
- Avila – Ayden Bullock
- Callan – James Mai
- Nagle – Kiyan Patel
- Sion – Jacob Penfold
- Treacy – Josef Capasso
- Waterford – Jake Tran
We are incredibly proud of these students and look forward to seeing their leadership in action throughout the year.
For our Year 9 students, Term 2 includes two key events within their Rite Journey Program. The first is the Mentor Breakfast on Tuesday, 20th of May, at 7:15 am in the Western Yard. This compulsory event will connect our students with CBC Old Scholars, providing an opportunity for inspiration, guidance and reflection. The breakfast will include an engaging panel discussion and a free coffee cart for our guests and students.
Following the breakfast, Year 9s will participate in their Rite Journey Camp from Monday, 2nd of June to Friday, 6th of June, held at Camp Illawonga near Swan Reach. This outdoor experience includes bushwalking, kayaking, rock climbing, and team-building activities to develop resilience, independence, and friendships. Attendance is compulsory, and the Operoo consent form must be completed by Monday, 9th of May.
As we end the term, we would like to thank all of our Year 7 to 9 students for a fantastic start to the year. We wish you and your families a safe and joyful holiday break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 2, refreshed and ready for the exciting year ahead.
Warm regards,
Mr Riley Atkinson
Assistant Director of Students – Middle School and Transition
Term 1 School Fee Reminder
CBC has a policy of forwarding family accounts to Mercantile Credit Management (our debt collectors) when school fees are in arrears and/or a mutually acceptable payment arrangement is not in place with the College.
You are always welcome to discuss your financial situation with the Business Manager Mr Frank Scali.
If you have any queries, please contact the Finance Office on 8400 4207 or email accounts@cbc.sa.edu.au