FROM THE HEADMASTER
This last week has been an interesting one for the School community because of the impact of the management of the swine flu. I am very pleased with the way we have been able to work closely with the West Australian Health Department to inform parents in a clear and timely manner of what has been required of them and of us. There is no doubt that this communication has been facilitated by the excellent work of our Clinical Nurse Manager, Mrs Joanna Simpson. Joanna works with a fantastic team in our Health Centre and the way in which she has managed this issue reflects her capacity to deal with all health issues, big or small, for our School. I know you will join with me in thanking Joanna for her care and professionalism, particularly this week.
The other matter that has been clearly emphasised this week is how the School’s gradual move, through my time as Headmaster, to use email and the website as the core communication tool for the School community has proven to be efficient and effective.
As the community of this e-Newsletter is aware, I seldom make specific mention of students in my offering. I do this quite consciously as to do justice to all the boys who are outstanding week to week within the School would mean I was doing little else than writing this column! Today, though, I make an exception by highlighting the remarkable achievement of our Year 12 student, Bo An Lu. Details can be found HERE. At the Concert Hall on Wednesday evening, those of us who were there were a part of something very special when we experienced Bo An’s performance in the Stage Final (Piano) of the 2009 ABC Young Performer of the Year. He was quite simply outstanding as he has been in many other aspects of School life. We are very proud of him.
Garth Wynne
HEADMASTER
IN THE NEWS
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MEET SOME OF OUR PEOPLE
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In our series of staff profiles this week, we introduce Ms Marguerite Crawford, Head of Noake House and English teacher, and Ms Jane London, Year 5 teacher and Year 4/5 Co-ordinator. Click HERE to view these profiles. |
FROM THE HEAD OF THE LW PARRY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
It has been a unique week in my career this week at Christ Church with the Prep School community being kept informed about the H1N1 virus and the consequences for boys and staff. This week was to be one of the ‘bigger’ weeks of the year with the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival on Wednesday and Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day today. Unfortunately the postponement of Christ Church students participating in the performance and Grandparents’ Day has left many disappointed boys, parents and grandparents.
The Performing Arts Festival went ahead with the remaining 21 Independent Primary Schools on Wednesday, Thursday and today. As the organiser of the Festival, it has been fantastic to see the excitement of the many performers each day. The Festival has been a positive and valuable experience and all the performers have learnt so much about stagecraft, working collaboratively and working toward a long-term goal. Another wonderful facet of an independent education!
Richard Wright
HEAD OF THE LW PARRY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Wadumbah Celebration of NAIDOC Week in the Prep School, Friday 26 June
Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance group will be performing live during the Prep School assembly on Friday 26 June in preparation for NAIDOC Week. Wadumbah will spend the day at the School giving traditional dance workshops to all boys during Cultural Studies. Parents are welcome join us for this great event. Wadumbah regularly tour nationally and internationally and they have just returned from a successful tour in China. For further information, please contact Mrs Angela Perry by email at aperry@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
WEBSITE TIP
Our People
The "Our People" area of the website includes information about the leadership team, an online directory listing names and contact details for staff, as well as a collection of news stories about the staff at Christ Church.
MIDNITE YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
Pygmalion, Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 27 June
The Midnite Youth Theatre Company will present Pygmalion in the School Theatre from Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 27 June, each night at 7.30pm. Directed by Anthony Howes, this production follows the story of a flower-girl who is taken from the gutter and turned into a ‘lady’. There is a cast of some 20 players from CCGS, PLC, MLC, St Hilda’s and University of WA, in a variety of roles, including the cockney Pearly King and Queen. The elegant Edwardian-style costumes have been created by Jay Brien, with lighting and the three intricate settings designed by Dean Morris.
Profits from the season will go towards Midnite’s tour to the United Kingdom where they will present In the Shadow of a Gum Tree – a new Australian Musical by old boy Simon Holt and Chris Kabay. For bookings, please phone the Midnite message phoneline on 9442 1584. The cost of tickets is $15 for adults, $12 for concession and $6 for students.
ENGLISH
English Literature – Year 12 Excursion, Tuesday 23 June
Our Year 12 English 3A/B students and Year 12 English Literature students will be attending the Curtin University Year 12 English and English Literature Seminar on Tuesday 23 June (during Week 9 of term). A note to parents has been given to the relevant students to take home this week. For further information about the seminar, please click HERE.
Lord of the Flies – Year 10 Excursion, Wednesday 1 July
Year 10 students have the opportunity to watch a play based on the novel Lord of the Flies, which a number of classes have been studying. The English Department has booked 50 tickets for Wednesday 1 July at 7.30pm. Please click HERE for further information and a permission slip.
The Taming of the Shrew – Year 9 Excursion, Term 4
Year 9 students have the opportunity to see Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Sydney Opera House in Term 4. Many students will study this text in Year 9 and we hope that there will be sufficient interest for the trip to go ahead. Please click HERE for further information.
CAREERS
Muresk Taster Course for Year 11 and 12 Students
Muresk is providing Year 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to spend two days and a night at the college on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June. Students will be able to find out what it is like to be a uni student at Muresk, the courses they offer, what careers are available and an insight into the agricultural industry. For further information or to book, please phone 9266 1204 or email a.bolton@curtin.edu.au.
PILGRIMAGE OF HOPE
POH 2010 India
The Pilgrimage of Hope has vacancies for student and adult pilgrims for the trip to India in 2010. The first meeting for this pilgrimage is Sunday 14 June, 4.30pm - 7.30pm in the Senior Staff Room. If you would like to apply for this ‘experience of a lifetime’ please visit www.thepilgrimageofhope.com, download and complete the application form and return to Brother James as soon as possible. For further information and to register your interest, please contact Brother James by phone (0407 399 953).
CENTRE FOR ETHICS
Tony Connell – "Using Skills To Make A Difference", Thursday 18 June
Tony Connell, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Subiaco, will speak at the Senior School assembly about "Using Skills to Make a Difference" on Thursday 18 June. In 2004, Tony, in conjunction with Dr Rob Barbour, and Mr Didier Murcia, Honorary Consul of the United Republic of Tanzania, founded the WA Surgical Mission to Tanzania. This charity is involved in sending Plastic Surgical Teams to Tanzania two to three times a year to operate on children from local communities to correct cleft lip and palate deformities and hand and burns deformities.
Ian Gawler – "Medicine of the Mind", Thursday 18 June
Ian Gawler, one of Australia's best known cancer survivors, will be visiting the School to speak about "Medicine of the Mind" on Thursday 18 June, 7.00pm in the School Chapel. Ticket bookings are essential. For all enquiries, please phone Jon Morris on 0420 973 073.
Ian Gawler – "Meditation Day" and "Health, Healing and Wellbeing Day", Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Inspirational speaker Ian Gawler will host "Meditation Day" on Saturday 20 June, 9.30am – 4.00pm and "Health, Healing and Wellbeing Day" on Sunday 21 June, 9.30am - 3.00pm. Both events will be held in the School Chapel. Ticket bookings are essential. For all enquiries, please phone Jon Morris on 0420 973 073.
(Im)Possibilities of Faith: Atheism, Agnosticism and Belief, Tuesday 23 June
Join Dr Collette Livermore, Tracy Ryan and A/Prof Sister Veronica Brady for a discussion about the possibilities and impossibilities of faith in today's world. Chaired by Canon Frank Sheehan, this discussion addresses the sensitivities that surround talk of religion. The discussion will be held Tuesday 23 June, 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the School Chapel. The cost is $20 and seating is unallocated. For further information or to enrol, phone 6488 2433, visit the website www.extension.uwa.edu.au or email extension@uwa.edu.au.
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
Year 11 Sundowner, Sunday 14 June
The Parents' Association extends a warm invitation to all parents of Year 11 boys to a sundowner on Sunday 14 June, 5.30pm – 7.30pm in the School Refectory. Members of the School Executive will discuss the selection process for leadership roles in the School for 2010. Parents are encouraged to come along and meet members of the School Executive, Parents' Association and other Year 11 parents. Drinks and finger food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
PARENTS' AUXILIARY
Year 12 Father and Son Breakfast, Thursday 18 June
Parents are reminded to RSVP by midday on Monday 15 June. This event will be held Thursday 18 June, 7.00am at The University Club, Hackett Drive, Crawley. The guest speaker is Geoffrey Harris, who is the author of a book for teenagers addressing peer pressure and Deputy Chair of the Mosman Park Arts Foundation. Geoffrey is also the Chair of the board of trustees of the Pilbara's largest Aboriginal Corporation: Gumala Foundation.
Year 10 Parents' Morning Tea, Friday 19 June
Year 10 parents are invited to attend a morning tea on Friday 19 June, 8.45am at Deli Chi Chi, 29 Strickland Street, Mt Claremont. Drop in for a coffee and a chat with other Year 10 parents. If you would like to be informed about upcoming Parents' Auxiliary events, please email shirley1okeeffe@gmail.com and you will be added to the Year 10 parent mailing list.
Gwen, Penelope and Shirley
YEAR 10 PARENTS' AUXILIARY REPRESENTATIVES
Year 9 Parents' Morning Tea, Thursday 25 June
Year 9 parents are invited to attend a morning tea on Thursday 25 June, 8.30am at Lo Zucchero, 99a Waratah Avenue Dalkeith. Drop in for a coffee and a chat with other Year 9 parents. If you would like to be informed about upcoming Parents' Auxiliary events, please email callen@assetivity.com.au and you will be added to the Year 9 parent mailing list.
Caroline Allen and Susie Foster
YEAR 9 PARENTS' AUXILIARY REPRESENTATIVES
Year 8 Parents' Casual Lunch, Friday 26 June
Year 8 Parents are invited to a casual lunch on Friday 26 June, 12.00pm at 7 Archdeacon St, Nedlands. Please bring a plate to share and RSVP to Karin O’Malley by phone (0408 812 278) or email lomkom@bigpond.com. If you have changed your email address or have not previously supplied it and would like to do so, please email us. It will only be used to contact you regarding social events.
CANTEEN
Canteen Term 2 Volunteer Rosters and Winter Menu
The Canteen requires volunteers every day of the school term. Why not come along with a friend and have some fun helping out? If you would like to support this key area, please send an email to cantvolunteers@ccgs.wa.edu.au. To view the Canteen Volunteers Roster for Term 2, click HERE and to view the Canteen Winter Menu, click HERE.
COMMUNITY
Annual Survey of Young Australians
Mission Australia’s Annual Survey of Young Australians closes on Friday 26 June. This short survey is an opportunity for young people aged 11 to 24 years to have a voice on what they value, their concerns and where they go for advice and support. It can be completed online at www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey or click HERE to download the PDF.
Rock Scholars – Music Programmes for Students
Rock Scholars, Perth's leading rock school, offers students (aged 10 - 18) the opportunity to get into a band with like-minded people and improve their musicianship skills under the guidance of experienced, professional staff. They are currently taking enrolments for band placements for Term 3, commencing 20 July. In partnership with UWA Extension, Rock Scholars is also offering students aged 12 – 17 the Rock Band 101 course, which is designed to familiarise students with the basics of setting up a PA system and managing a stage, as well as developing overall musicianship and communication skills. For further information, please visit the Rock Scholars website www.rockscholars.com.au, email info@rockscholars.com.au or phone 9272 1616.
Good Food with Jude Blereau, Wednesday 17 June
The Presbyterian Ladies' College Auxiliary and Bookcaffé Swanbourne are hosting an event with natural foods chef, author and cooking teacher Jude Blereau on Wednesday 17 June in the Hazel Day Drama Centre. A presentation will commence at 10.00am, followed by a book signing and morning tea until 12.00pm. The cost is $10 per person and tickets may be purchased from Bookcaffé Swanbourne or by contacting the Auxiliary by email to auxiliary@plc.wa.edu.au. For further information, please click HERE to download the event flyer.
Town of Claremont – Free Youth Photographic Workshop, Wednesday 8 July
Following a highly successful photographic workshop in March, the Town of Claremont Youth Advisory Council will be holding another free digital photographic workshop on Wednesday 8 July for young people aged 12 to 25. The workshop will teach young people different techniques to take quality digital photographs. Participants will need to bring a fully charged digital camera, a clear memory card and their camera’s instruction booklet. Registrations close Friday 3 July. For further information, please contact Betina Lay at the Town of Claremont by phone (9285 4300 or 0400 891 121) or email blay@claremont.wa.gov.au.
FOR DETAILS OF ALL SCHOOL EVENTS, VISIT THE SCHOOL DIARY
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