Beyond the Classroom - Christian Brothers College

Beyond the Classroom

Tottenham Hotspur Training Tour

As part of the CBC Soccer Program, selected students in Years 9 – 11 will have the opportunity to participate in Tottenham Hotspur Football Club’s Residential Programme, held at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in London, England.

CBC students will get first-hand experience of integrate training methods and a holistic development plan catered to each individual. Creating a holistic experience for students to access premier coaching, advanced training methods and exposure to professional standards, students will get an insight into day-to-day life as a professional Tottenham Hotspur soccer player.

The development syllabus designed by Tottenham Hotspur Academy staff has player improvement at its core. The team of FA and UEFA-qualified professional coaches will work with CBC soccer students, exposing them to the Spurs training philosophy through an intense schedule including warmups, advanced skill work, tactical understanding and providing them with player development tools.

Highlights of the Tour include: 

  • Touring Tottenham Hotspur’s state-of-the-art training facilities and home stadium.
  • Watching an English Premier League match live.
  • Training with elite Tottenham Hotspur International Development Coaches.
  • Participating in a masterclass with the Club’s brand ambassador and former First-team Captain, Ledley King.
  • Participating in friendly matches against Tottenham Hotspur’s local partner schools.

Philippines Pilgrimage

‘Our first task in approaching another people, another culture, and another religion is to take off our shoes, as the place we are approaching is holy: else we may find ourselves treading on someone’s dreams. More serious still, we may forget that God was there before our arrival.’ – Max Warren, Maryknoll 1987

 

‘So I ask myself what is my role as a disciple of Jesus of Nazareth and a Leader in the tradition of Blessed Edmund, I come back to one key question.

 
What separates me from others?
 
When we are taught, and even worse, come to believe that safety lies always with sameness, then differences of any kind can appear as a threat. But when we choose to really love, we actually choose to move against fear, against alienation and against separation. Ultimately the choice to love is the choice to connect – to find parts of ourselves that also lie within the “other’.
 

‘The difference between the stranger and a friend is merely a story’. – Br Philip Pinto cfc, Congregational Leader, Brisbane 2008

The College provides an annual opportunity for students in Year 11 to participate in an immersion to the Philippines. The immersion supports the mission of the Christian Brothers in the Oceania Province through the Edmund Rice Foundation. The students work collaboratively with the Brothers in the Diocese of Kabankalan, on the island of Negros which is situated 500 kms south of Manila and with two parishes in Manila – Santo Nino Parish and St John of the Cross, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City.

 
This immersion commenced in 2008 and is a true immersion into the culture and spirit of the Filipino people. All students live in a local village and attend a local Catholic School which includes San Blas Academy – Payao and San Ramon Catholic School – Su-ay. They also engage with Christian Brother led initiatives including the Anawim Foundation, a centre for the hearing impaired.
 
Most schools were built by the Columban Fathers in the 1950s and money raised by the students assist in further development of the schools, purchasing resources and supporting students to attend further study at university.
 

Students have a ‘buddy’ in each school who looks after them and integrates them into the culture of local village life. Furthermore, while in Manila, the students engage with the street kids, three orphanages, families at margins, an aged care facility and the deaf students at Anawim. In addition, they live with their host Filipino parents who have affiliations to the parishes and do volunteer work in a feeding program at the parishes.

China Study Tour

‘If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what must be done remains undone; if this remains undone, morals and art will deteriorate; if justice goes astray, the people will stand about in helpless confusion. Hence there must be no arbitrariness in what is said. This matters above everything’ – Confucius

 
Students at CBC in Years 10, 11 and 12 will have the opportunity to participate in the College’s biennial study tour to China.
 
The study tour is a combination of school visits and cultural activities designed to further develop students’ awareness of Asia and promote Asia Literacy among our community.
 
The first 10-day tour was established in 2012 with the assistance of the Confucius Institute. During the 10-day in-country experience, students travelled to the most iconic locations: Shanghai, Qufu, Tai’an, Jinan and Beijing.
 

Highlights of the tour included:

  • Visits to Chinese schools;

  • Number 8 Middle School (Shanghai)

  • Number 1 Middle School (Licheng District)

  • Middle School, Shandong University (Shandong)

  • Guided tour of Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang (traditional water village)

  • Guided tour of World Heritage Cemetery of Confucius

  • Climb one of the five holy mountains-Tai Shan

  • Hand on experience at the traditional Cultural Research base at Shandong University

  • Shop in the friendly local markets

  • Visit to Tiananmen Square and guided tour of Temple of Heaven

  • Visit and guided tour of the Great Wall.

Italian Cultural Immersion

Every two years, select students from the Senior Campus have the incredible opportunity to embark on a life-changing cultural immersion trip to Italy. This unforgettable journey combines visits to iconic cities, historical landmarks, and cultural treasures. From the stunning streets of Milan to the eternal city of Rome, participants immerse themselves in art, history, and enriching experiences. These adventures create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Highlights of the Tour include:

  • Guided tours through Milan, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Pompeii, and more.
  • Iconic landmarks like Sforzesco Castle and Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo).
  • Witnessed masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David and Botticelli’s works at the Uffizi Gallery.
  • Explored the medieval town of Lucca and climbed the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Toured the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Visited Vatican City, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • Shared a memorable prayer with the Christian Brothers in Rome over a pizza lunch.
  • Explored the ancient ruins of Pompeii, learning about Roman life 2,000 years ago.

Visit our community.

We warmly invite you to join us on our Principal's Tour, where our dedicated staff and Student Leaders will guide you in small groups. It's an excellent opportunity to witness our school in action and experience our vibrant community firsthand.
Book a Tour Layer 1