FROM THE HEADMASTER
In what I hope will be my last communication with you regarding the H1N1 swine flu issue, you will find HERE the latest information I have received from the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA). We seem now to be ‘in the clear’. I reiterate my thanks made last week to you all for the manner in which you have supported the School through this time.
I am very pleased to inform the school community that our next major building project was unanimously approved by the Claremont City Council at its meeting held last Tuesday evening. This project, on the northwest corner of the school campus, will commence shortly. As with all such approvals, it brings much excitement for it heralds improved educational opportunities for our boys and continues the positive physical development of our campus. This particular project will provide some 1,100 square metres of undercover sports and play space, which will be shared between both Prep and Senior School boys. This same space will also serve as a multi-functional area for a variety of presentations and events. It will be adjoined to the current school gymnasium’s main floor and through its design complete a campus-wide wheelchair disabled access project that was begun in 2001. Underneath this elevated floor will be accommodation for multi-purpose classrooms, our Cadet Unit and grounds, maintenance and service departments. Further news of this project will be provided to you as it unfolds.
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Garth Wynne
HEADMASTER
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FROM THE HEAD OF THE LW PARRY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
A sense of normality returned to the LW Parry Preparatory School this week as we had an almost full complement of boys. The events that were unfortunately postponed due to the issues surrounding the H1N1 virus – Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day and the performance for the IPSHA Performing Arts Festival – will be rescheduled into Term 3.
Excursions
The Year 7s hit the ground running with an excursion on Tuesday that, from what I have heard, included walking quite a few kilometres. The boys visited some of Western Australia’s historic sites in a history walk including a visit to the Fremantle Prison. The Year 7s then visited the Shipwreck Gallery and Maritime Museum. This excursion also had the added advantage of involving our Year 7 fathers. Our dads are our most significant learning role models and I thank the fathers who were able to attend. I hope you enjoyed the walk!
Another exciting Fremantle excursion involved our Year 1 students attending a clinic at the Fremantle Oval conducted by the Fremantle Dockers. This event was the culmination of a series of incursions by Dockers players and their mascot. The boys had a fantastic day and, although the Dockers are finally looking to recruit youth, none of our boys were drafted on the day!
Parent Discussion Group
Next week is our Parents’ Discussion Group and I am really looking forward to Mr Wayne Revitt’s presentation on Promoting Positive Behaviours in your Boy. Mr Revitt is an excellent presenter and this will be an interesting and informative presentation. The Discussion Group begins in the Prep School Staffroom after Friday Assembly between 9.30am and 10.00am.
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. Please contact Mrs Angela Perry by email at aperry@ccgs.wa.edu.au for further information.
Richard Wright
HEAD OF THE LW PARRY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
WEBSITE TIP
Rugby Webpage
The Rugby webpage includes information about the rugby coaches, committeemen, photos and links to the rugby newsletters. Click HERE to access this page.
MUSIC
St Hilda's Jazz Night, Friday 26 June
Parents, friends and families are invited to attend a Jazz Night at St Hilda's featuring the St Hilda's and CCGS Jazz Bands. It will be held Friday 26 June, 7.00pm at the Roger Goode Centre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 concession, $30 for families and all proceeds go towards Save the Children Foundation. Please contact Nancy Ellis by phone (9285 4250) or email Nancy.Ellis@sthildas.wa.edu.au for bookings.
MIDNITE YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY
Pygmalion, Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 27 June
The Midnite Youth Theatre Company will present Pygmalion in the School Drama Centre 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 UWA, 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.
PHILOSOPHY
Year 10 Philosophy Excursion, Friday 24 July
On the morning of Friday 24 July, the University of Western Australia is hosting a student seminar hosted by Dr Peter Vardy. The topics are, Globalisation and Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics and The Problem of Evil. Dr Vardy is an internationally renowned philosopher from the University of London who has run lively and engaging student seminars for many years on philosophical themes throughout Australia and the United Kingdom. He is the author of numerous books that aim to make philosophy accessible to a wider audience.
This seminar will be of special interest for Year 10 boys who are considering opting for the Philosophy and Ethics course of study in Year 11. Christ Church will meet the cost of transport, admission fees and mid-morning refreshments. If your son is interested in attending this event, please encourage him to collect a parental permission form from Mr Hodnett before the end of this term. Numbers are strictly limited so it is first come first served.
ENGLISH
English Literature Excursion – Year 12, 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 Excursion – Year 10, Wednesday 1 July
Year 10 students have a few more days to pay for this excursion, should they wish to attend. Please click HERE for details and a permission slip.
Trip to Sydney to see The Taming of the Shrew – Year 9, Term 4
We are pleased with the interest shown by a number of Year 9s in regard to this trip. Thank you to those parents who have responded. However, we are still a few students short of our target. Please click HERE for information, should you and your son be interested.
HUMANITIES
Visit to Claremont Museum
On Tuesday morning, Mr Gibson’s Year 8 Humanities class visited Claremont Museum to experience a brief taste of 1860s life on the shores of Freshwater Bay. An enthusiastic and inquisitive group made scones, ‘from scratch’, first grinding their own flour then adding a few currants and water before baking them in a cast-iron, wood-fired stove. The boys also attended a lesson in the formidable Mrs Herbert’s classroom, in the original school building, and washed dirty laundry with just a bar of soap, a washboard, very cold water and plenty of elbow grease!
As they departed the scones were ready to eat and unanimously declared to be absolutely delicious! Thank you to the wonderful staff at Claremont Museum who made the all too short visit so memorable.
Mr Proudlove
HEAD OF HUMANITIES
PHOTOGRAPHS
Year 11 Dance Photographs
Photographs taken at the Year 11 Dance on Saturday 6 June are now available for purchase from the photographer’s website. Please access Maverick Photography at www.maverickphoto.com.au – the login ID is "ccyr11" and the password is "ccgs669". Boys are asked to pass on this information to their partners.
Year 12 School Ball Photographs
Photographs taken at the School Ball on Saturday 9 May are still available for purchase from the photographer’s website. Please access Maverick Photography at www.maverickphoto.com.au – the login ID is "ccyr12" and the password is "ccgs959".
SPORT
UK Cricket Tour 2009 Departs Today
The fourth UK Cricket Tour continues a proud tradition of Christ Church tours to the home of cricket. Over the next four weeks, this tour will guarantee a wide variety of experiences for the team, who will play 17 matches in locations as diverse as the Lake District and Paris. The fixtures are with school and club sides against adults and juniors. The boys attending the tour are Josh Blakiston, Alexander Cowan, Mark Crawford, William Crohan, Patrick Dyer, Stephen Eskinazi, Jack Featherby, Will Hargreaves, James Heaton, Alex Horton, Lachlan Hunn, Matthew King, Matthew Mackay, Vibhushan Manchanda, Jacob Nazroo, Sheridan Sidhu, Harry Stevenson and Ashton Turner; and the staff members are Mr Andrew Greig, Mr Jon Turner and Mr Luke Dwyer. We wish them well.
BBQ at Home Games
Initiated by Leo Crohan, father of Year 11 student William, some of our parents have organised a BBQ and drinks at all senior home games this season. Boys can purchase a sausage in a bun and a drink for $3. All money raised goes towards sports equipment for the School. This is a terrific vehicle for parents to support the School, their sons and sport at Christ Church.
The remaining home games for senior boys (ie. 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, 4ths) are on the following dates:
- Saturday 20 June vs Trinity College
- Saturday 27 June vs Scotch
- Saturday 1 August vs Wesley
If you are interested in getting involved in CCGS Sport (such as coaching teams, serving morning tea at rugby half time or being a goal umpire at 1sts footy), please email the Director of Sport, Anthony Lynch at alynch@ccgs.wa.edu.au. He is always looking for parent help and would welcome offers of assistance in any capacity.
Tregonning Trophy
Last weekend’s hockey fixtures against Hale doubled as the battle for the Tregonning Trophy. All matches from Year 8s through to the First XI counted towards the final result, in which Christ Church narrowly lost 23-27 to Hale. Christ Church will have to wait another year to try and win back the trophy which it has held for the last two years. Further details on the Tregonning Trophy can be found HERE.
CAREERS
The National Careers and Employment Expo, Saturday 20 June
Find out about careers, employment and training opportunities at the National Careers and Employment Expo. This event is being held Friday 19 June, 9.00am – 4.00pm and Saturday 20 June, 10.00am – 4.00pm at the Perth Convention Centre.
The University of Notre Dame Course Information Evening, Tuesday 23 June
This evening will offer information and presentations on all course areas including: Arts, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Tertiary Enabling Programme and many more. It will be held Tuesday 23 June, with an expo starting at 5.30pm followed by presentations at 6.15pm, at Drill Hall, on the corner of Croke and Mouat Streets, Fremantle.
Vet For A Day at Murdoch University, Monday 6 July
Murdoch University is offering students the opportunity to be a vet for a day. This is an ideal way for your son to find out if being a vet is the occupation for him. It will be held Monday 6 July at the School of Veterinary and Biological Sciences, Murdoch. The cost is $77. Application forms are available from Ms Clarke and the closing date 29 June.
CENTRE FOR ETHICS
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' AUXILIARY
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.
Year 4 Parents' Casual Lunch, Thursday 2 July
Year 4 Parents are invited to a casual, end of term lunch on Thursday 2 July, 12.30pm at The Twisted Fork, 3 Glyde Street, Mosman Park. Please contact Helen at helenkeys@iinet.net.au or Sharon at sharon@perthbride.com.au for further information. RSVP by Wednesday 1 July.
Sharon, Robyn, Jackie, Sharon and Helen
YEAR 4 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
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
Town of Claremont Banner Project: Would you like to be part of a creative team?
The Town of Claremont is undertaking a community arts project for Banners in the Terrace, an annual exhibition of banners along St Georges Terrace and Adelaide Terraces in Perth. The Council has engaged the help of a wonderful community artist and are looking for interested participants of all ages who will enjoy being part of the team to paint a banner representing Claremont. A full day fun workshop will be held on Tuesday 7 July at the Meals on Wheels Centre in Claremont. Please contact Betina Lay by phone (9285 4300) or email blay@claremont.wa.gov.au for further information or to register your interest.
iLife Applications: Find out more about your Macintosh
Modern Apple Macintoshes are designed to use a suite of computer software called iLife. Contained in the iLife package is an integrated set of applications that allow you to download, store and play music; create albums of your favourite digital photographs - and make modifications; make home movies using a digital movie camera; as well as create DVDs, compose music and podcasts and a great deal more. Patrick Lawrence, IT trainer and technician, will guide you through each of these state of the art applications using the latest Apple computers. The course will be held Wednesdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm on 5, 12, 19 and 26 August. Please contact UWA Extension by phone (6488 2433) or visit the website www.extension.uwa.edu.au for bookings.
Education First: Free meeting about high school overseas
Education First is offering a free information meeting for anyone aged 15 to 18 who is interested in international student exchange. All aspects of an exchange will be covered, including programme options, host countries, host families, costs, language and culture camps, discovery tours and more. It will be held Saturday 20 June, 2.00pm - 3.30pm at EF Language School, 365 Beaufort St, Highgate. Please phone 1800 251 866 or visit the website www.ef.com/highschool for further information and to confirm your attendance.
Wildcats Camp, Monday 13 – Friday 17 July
A Wildcats camp will be run during the school holidays and is open to children aged 5 to 12 years. It will be held Monday 13 – Friday 17 July, 9.00am – 12.00pm at Perry Lakes Basketball Stadium, Meagher Drive, Floreat. The cost is $169 per person and $120 for additional siblings. Please contact Katie Reed by phone (1300 WILDCATS) or email katie@wildcats.com.au for further information.
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