Winter Cocurricular

The commencement of Term Two sees the start of the busiest period of the year for cocurricular activities, particularly through winter sports.  The College’s co-curricular Team, led by Adon Cousins, have been working to ensure teams have been entered, coaches and managers sourced and allocated, and squads selected.  With so many students participating across so many teams and activities, I use this opportunity to share some reminders to parents and students on a number of matters that aid in the smooth and successful running of the program:

• Commitment and participation – our teams are entered taking into consideration the nominations made by the students. Once a student has made a commitment, it is expected that boys will attend all trainings and games as required, and be prioritised over work or other commitments that may arise after the season has commenced.  It is unfair to their coaches/managers, their teammates and the College for students to miss matches or trainings.  We ask parents to support us in ensuring their son fulfils his commitment

• Communication – Of course, on occasions, boys may be unavailable, for example, due to sickness or events that make it impossible to attend. In these cases, we ask that you communicate as soon as possible with the Co-Curricular team or the team manager/coach.  If this is done in person, for example, at the end of a game, please follow up with a SEQTA message so that this is not missed.

• Uniform – The College uniform and how it is worn is a reflection on the College; this extends to cocurricular activities. We expect boys to wear the allocated College Sports Uniform in its entirety and with pride.

• Parent and Student Conduct – It is essential that all members of the college uphold the values and standard of behaviour of the College. Our boys are fully aware of the expectations -  to play with respect, be humble and show respect.  Similarly all CBC parents and visitors are also required to meet the same standards, as a reminder I have included below the Parent, Guardian and Visitor Code of Conduct.

Parents, Guardian and Visitor Code of Conduct

Included in the College’s new Strategic Plan, Towards 150, is a commitment to ensuring all our boys flourish due to the establishment and investment into strong partnerships between the College and parents and caregivers.  As such, the College in 2023 launched our Parents, Guardians and Visitor Code of Conduct, which articulates the College’s key expectations regarding respectful relationships and behaviours.

This statement is an addendum to the College’s existing Complaints Policy and Enrolment contract with parents and guardians. All College community members are expected to comply with all applicable policies.

In our culture of respectful relationships among students, staff and Visitors, we strive to develop the following:

• Respect for the dignity and worth of every person
• An empathetic approach to others
• A cooperative attitude in working with others
• Open, positive and honest communication
• Trusting relationships
• Responsible actions

The Code of Conduct also provides parents, guardians, and all visitors with practical procedures for such things as visiting the College, appropriate avenues for communicating with staff,  and raising concerns or resolving conflicts.

The full Code of Conduct can be accessed on the College Website.

Mr Cameron Alexander
Executive Deputy Principal