From the Director of Students
Homelessness and Walk-A-Mile Community Event
This week during pastoral care, students debunked the myths around homelessness in the lead up to the annual ‘Walk-A-Mile’ event to raise funds for our very local charity The Hutt St Centre. This is a charity very close to our hearts and ongoing support from CBC is an important facet to actively living Catholic Social Teachings. Understanding and supporting those at the margins is the ethos of Edmund Rice Education and seeing so many of our young men support this cause without prompting makes us truly proud of the ‘Purple and White’. Well done all who braved the cold and very early start on Friday 8 August.
Leadership launch and process
In the cyclical nature of the beast that is College life, we also launched this week, the application process for the 2026 Student Prefects. The future leaders were challenged to embrace the words and theories of Brené Brown and 'Be Brave' with their approach to leadership and involvement in making CBC a wonderful community where learning, growth and belonging can thrive. A summary of the process is below:
Application process
- Applications distributed at Year 11-year level meeting, Friday 8/8/25 (week 3)
- Apply by 4pm Thursday 14/8/25 (Week 4)
- Interview with Principal/Deputy or HOH, depending upon position applied for – weeks 6 and 7
- Voting (peers and staff) (Week 9)
- Leaders named informed (Week 9/10)
- Presented at Assembly Friday 26/9/25 (Week 10)
Uniform Matters
Mobile phones and bag reminders
It has been great to see most students comply with the school and laptop bag expectations which have now been part of the school uniform code for a number of years. However, attention is once again needed to ensure that black ‘backpacks’ with sporting logos are not used on a daily basis and laptop bags are used instead.
Hoodies
With the cold mornings, students are often tempted to wear a ‘hoodie’ to and from school. This is not part of the uniform policy. Students are directed to wear undergarments that keep you warm but cannot be seen. Anaconda, for example, has some great ‘thermals’ which can keep you nice and toasty without detracting from the beautiful purple blazer! With the winter uniform, the grey jumper can be worn, remembering black leather shoes and no sneakers!
Jewellery
For safety and uniformity, we have specific guidelines for jewellery. The following jewellery can be worn:
- A medical alert bracelet and/or necklace which must be worn at all times.
- Watch.
- A necklace that sits below the top button of the shirt with or without an acceptable religious icon attached.
Earrings
Clear stud earrings are permitted. Diamond earrings are not permitted. They can pose a safety risk during physical activities.
Formal events
CBC requires students to wear full uniform to formal school events, such as Assemblies and sporting events. Students are always repeatedly reminded prior to such events at House assemblies, PC lessons and the notices. Students and parents are also direct messaged before formal events. The next formal event in the College birthday on Friday 15 August. So, make sure you represent the College by wearing your full winter uniform with pride! As always, if there is an issue with uniform, please communicate this to either me, your PC teacher or Head of House.
Name on Uniform
One other thing to note, particularly for our Middle School students, is to remember to write your name on your uniform. The Front Office currently has a plethora of uniform which is unclaimed lost property, due to the fact that it cannot be identified and returned to its rightful owner! Name it and claim it!
Ms Debra Withers
Director of Students
From the Middle School
Celebrating Connection and Community: A Term of Memorable Events
This term has been filled with meaningful opportunities to connect, celebrate, and grow as a community.
We are delighted to share the success of the recent Year 8/9 Purple and White Social, which was a fantastic evening of energy, fun, and community spirit. Our students embraced the event with enthusiasm and conducted themselves with maturity and respect throughout the event. Thank you to the staff and student leaders who helped organise and supervise the evening, and to all who contributed to creating a positive and inclusive experience for our boys.
We also recently hosted a highly successful ‘Evening at the Senior Campus’ for current Year 6 families. With over 30 families in attendance, the evening provided valuable insight into the exciting journey ahead for their sons in 2026. The presentation outlined the transition program, academic and well-being support structures, and opportunities at the Senior Campus. Families then participated in guided tours of the campus to experience the learning environment and facilities first-hand. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this critical step in the transition process.
Looking ahead, we are excited to invite Year 7 students and their fathers or male mentors to our upcoming Father/Son Evening on Wednesday, 27 August, in the Senior Campus Gym. This event offers a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the father-son bond through conversation, reflection, and shared experiences. Fathers are asked to bring an item of significance from their childhood to share with their son during the evening. The session will run from 6:30 pm to 7.45 pm and we strongly encourage attendance at this special event.
Please RSVP using the link below by Monday 25 August.
Thank you to all families for your ongoing support as we build a strong, connected, and supportive community.
Mr Riley Atkinson
Assistant Director of Students (Middle School & Transition)
