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News from March 2010
Coach Profile – Mark Lee
Mark Lee works with Gareth Phillips as a coach of the Soccer Firsts at Christ Church.
Prep Assistants Honoured With Big Breakfast
It’s not every day that the School Assistants are given a big cooked breakfast by the teachers they work hard to serve throughout the year.
Year 7s Wow Parents with Short Plays
Parents and family of this term’s Year 7 Drama classes watched their boys perform some action packed mimes last Wednesday evening.
Students Compelled by Tale of Hana's Suitcase
On Thursday 25 March, Christ Church boys in Year 6 and 7 students were joined in the Chapel by 300 hundred students from Methodist Ladies' College, St Mary’s Anglican School for Girls and Swan Valley Anglican Community School for an extraordinary presentation by Fumiko Ishioka and Lara Hana Brady.
School Celebrates 2010 Harmony Day
Members of the School community joined with the Prep and Senior School to celebrate the annual event of Harmony Day this week.
The Torch of Learning
A symbolic ceremony was held at St George’s Cathedral last Tuesday to mark the lighting of the Christ Church Grammar School Torch of Learning.
French Connections Abound As Tour Departure Looms
A penchant for the French language led various members of the wider Christ Church community to congregate at the School recently.
Former Gangland Detective’s Courage to Inspire Community
In May 2004, Simon Illingworth brought about a dramatic culture change in the Victoria Police after appearing on ABC Television’s Australian Story. The young detective sergeant, who had been on the force for 17 years, spoke honestly about Melbourne’s gangland killings and the corrupt police brotherhood that assisted and harboured them.
Walk Through 100 Years of Christ Church
Old boys, parents, grandparents, friends and past and present staff gathered together last Tuesday to walk through the stunning Christ Church Grammar School campus, the first of four heritage walks to take place this centenary year.
Programme Gives New Students Someone To Lean On
The start of a new school year can be daunting for any boy. Add to that, beginning life as a senior school student at a new school and there are bound to be some nerves.
Shave for Leukemia Exceeds Expectations
Andrew Triglavcanin (Year 3) took part in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation last week.
Confirmation Celebrates Faith, Hope and Love
The Anglican Archbishop of Perth Roger Herft confirmed 18 members of the Christ Church Grammar School community at the weekend.
Boys Help Clean Up Australia
The Year 9 Environmental Science class went down to the Swan River on Monday 8 March to do their bit to keep Australia beautiful.
Pre-Primary Boys Share Play Time With MLC
A joint playtime activity with Pre-Primary students from Christ Church and Methodist Ladies’ College was an opportunity to build relationship with the boys’ friendly neighbours.
A Pictorial History of the Claremont Campus
The face of Christ Church Grammar School has experienced significant change since opening its doors in 1910.
Volunteers Honoured for their Efforts
Volunteers are an integral part of the Christ Church community. Morning teas to recognise the efforts of Canteen and Uniform Shop volunteers were held recently.
Geology Excursion Rocks!
The Year 9 Environmental Science class went on an excursion to study the geology of the Perth region recently.
Jon Leaves Senior School Smiling
The comedic insights of author and old boy Jon Doust and an unforgettable rendition of When You’re Smiling had the Senior School in high spirits this week.
Eliza Joins the Centenary Party
The Centenary birthday celebrations wouldn’t be complete without Perth’s iconic Eliza bronze statue joining the party.
Students Learn Healthy Habits for Study
One of Australia’s leading psychologists Dr Michael Carr-Gregg returned to Christ Church this week to talk with students, parents and staff on a range of topics including happiness, diet, the human brain and effective study techniques and habits.