News from February 2010
Boys’ Swim Raises $5000 for Autism West
A Year 6 swimming team proved they were all-round winners when they claimed the primary school’s title and Charity Cup at the recent iiNet Team Sprint Cup (14 February).
Alcohol and Drug Statistics Make Impression on Boys
Drug expert Paul Dillon armed Year 10, 11 and 12 boys with relevant information and practical advice on alcohol and its perils when he addressed students on Wednesday.
School Celebrates Chinese New Year
With the coming of Chinese New Year, the School was treated to a traditional performance by dancers from the Queyan Kung Fu Martial Arts Academy and interactive cultural lessons by the Confucius Institute.
Colourful Carnivale Opens Centenary Celebrations
CCGS kicked off its Centenary year celebrations with its Birthday Carnivale, hosted by the Parents’ Association, at the weekend.
Christ Church Adopts Bushfire Survival Plan
With the recent devastation of the Toodyay fire and first anniversary of Black Saturday, it is timely that Christ Church began the school year with a comprehensive bushfire survival plan for its outdoor education facility (Kooringal).
Samaritan’s Purse Success Stories
It has been just two months since a number of Christ Church boys donated shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts to Operation Christmas Child, and they are already hearing about the success of their contribution.
Year 12 Architecture Course Paves the Way for Uni
An architecture summer school course has set up a Christ Church student with noteworthy skills while giving him a taste of university life.
Leavers Give Top Tips to English Students
Fresh from their success in 2009, former Christ Church students returned to the classroom this week with some advice to current Year 12 English students.
Preparatory School Leadership Team
In response to the growth of the LW Parry Preparatory School, a new leadership team has been established to better support the increasing number of boys, parents and staff.
New Prep Boys Made Welcome
An exciting sports competition on the top oval was a perfect opportunity for new Prep School boys to “buddy up” with their classmates and try out their new Centenary caps and flying frisbees.