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Every year a service of thanksgiving is held for the Founder of the School, Canon WJ McClemans. A family service is held early in August, in addition to a special School Assembly.

Canon McClemans

Founder's Day

Every year a service of thanksgiving is held for the Founder of the School, Canon WJ McClemans. A family service is held early in August, in addition to a special School Assembly.

Founder's Service Speakers

Community Celebrates Christ Church Spirit

23-12-2009 10:18

Members of the School community and special guests gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christ Church last night. The annual Founder’s Service, held in the Chapel and Chapel Forecourt, recognises the foundation laid by the School’s founder, Canon McClemans, and the Headmasters who continued his vision. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the School’s outstanding achievements of the past year and gain an insight into its future.

Founder's Service 2009

Founder’s Service Celebrates Spirit of School

07-08-2009 15:48

Members of the School community and special guests last night gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christ Church.

Founder’s Day Service Tradition Continues

05-08-2011 16:53

Each year the School holds services to honour the contribution of the Founder, Canon McClemans, as well as the headmasters who have continued his vision. This year a service for boys in the senior school was held on Thursday, and a special assembly for the preparatory school on Friday.

Founder’s Day captures sense of place and time

03-08-2012 16:05

This week, the School community recognised the spirit of Christ Church through the foundation laid by the School’s founder, Canon McClemans, and the headmasters who continued his vision. Founder’s Day was celebrated at both the Senior and Preparatory schools’ assemblies.