Friday 17 August 2012
With the arrival of The Mitre 2011 this week, one is reminded of the richness and variety of opportunity that is provided within the School. The pages of our annual yearbook are filled with stories of activity and engagement and the record of our achievement from a wonderful year. My thanks to all the contributors and especially our editor, Gemma Slater and members of the Community Relations team who have worked together to create such a fine production.
As always, should you have any concerns about any aspect of the School and would like to make contact with me, please do not hesitate to do so by email gwynne@ccgs.wa.edu.au or by telephoning my Executive Assistant, Wendy Macdougall, on 9442 1502.
Garth Wynne
Headmaster
I have recently read an article by Dr Madeline Levine, a psychologist with more than 30 years of experience as clinician, consultant and educator. Her book Teach Your Children Well – Parenting for Authentic Success in part discusses what research has found about parenting a child for success.
Dr Levine cites the ‘authoritative parent’ as the parent who raises successful children. The authoritative parent is involved, responsive and sets high standards, but respects the child’s autonomy. The Levine cites an experiment from Dweck, where children who are told by parents they are ‘smart’ are not as motivated to risk take with difficult tasks because, Dweck asserts, there is a risk they will loose their title of ‘smart’. Levine also cites the work of Baumrind who found that supporting a child’s autonomy and limiting interference results in better academic and emotional outcomes. Much of what Levine cites complements the ‘Circle of Security’ that Wayne Revitt outlined at the Parent Forums in Term 1. An illustration of this can be found here. It is the great challenge for us as parents – when to let go, when to welcome back, when to take control.
Levine writes “Their (Dweck and Baumrind) research confirms what I’ve seen in more than 25 years of clinical work, treating children in Marin County, an affluent suburb of San Francisco. The happiest, most successful children have parents who do not do for them what they are capable of doing, or almost capable of doing; and their parents do not do things for them that satisfy their own needs rather than the needs of the child… The central task of growing up is to develop a sense of self that is autonomous, confident and generally in accord with reality.”
Please refer to the notices regarding some exciting events next week - Book Week and Daffodil Day next Thursday.
Richard Wright
Head of LW Parry Preparatory School
Pre-Primary to Year 3
Pre-Primary to Year 3 Anglicare Parenting Seminar - 22 August
Date: Wednesday 22 August
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: Senior School staffroom
The early school years are marked by rapid changes in a child’s development and experiences. These years can be the optimal time for parents to influence how well their child negotiates situations and relationships. This workshop will provide parents with the time to consider some approaches to equipping their child with skills and knowledge that will allow them to maximize their potential.
Places are limited so please contact the main school reception to book your place.
Years 1 to 6
Co-curricular Activities - Semester 2
Co-curricular Activities are still available to your son(s) in Years 1 to 6 in Semester 2. Here you will find a list of activities, each with a link to the online booking system.
Activities which are full:
• Book Club
• Chess Club
• iMove
Please note:
• Each boy can participate in a maximum of two activities.
• Please ensure you provide afternoon tea for your son(s).
• At the conclusion of the activity, the boys will be taken to the roundabout, ready to be picked up.
• Once you have registered online, further information will be forwarded by the teacher(s) of each activity.
• Most activities will take place directly after school and run for one hour.
• All activities are run by teachers at the LW Parry Preparatory School.
For further information please contact Sandra Conway at the Preparatory School reception on 9442 1666 or sconway@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Year 6
Drama Tour - April 2013
Sixteen Year 7 and 8 boys in 2013 (currently those in Years 6 and 7) will be invited to attend the Christ Church Drama Tour to Asia, to be held on the penultimate weekend of Term 1, 2013.
This is a unique opportunity for boys to experience a creative drama weekend and broaden their cultural and artistic understanding of this exciting part of the world. Students from a range of countries in the Asia Pacific region will join us at the French International School in Hong Kong for a range of play-building workshops run by theatre professionals from across the globe. The weekend is organised by the International Schools’ Theatre Association and forms part of their Middle School Festival Program for the year. These festivals provide exposure and experimentation in theatre skills and styles. The learning will focus on theatre making, an introduction to theatre performance, as well as the acquisition of new skills such as how to use ensemble techniques within the devising process.
To read the full letter to parents, click here.
Expressions of interest are invited by Friday 24 August (Week 5, Term 3), by contacting the Head of Drama, Drew Stocker, on dstocker@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Bookweek
Bookweek - 20 to 24 August
Bookweek is fast approaching and will be here next week. It’s time to bring out the costumes for the parade on Wednesday and have fun! The Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Awards are announced in Bookweek and all the shortlisted books in four of the five categories are the focus of our library programmes this term from Pre Primary to Year 6.
At our school each year we celebrate books and reading in a fun way with activities in the Prep Library each day. See the timetable for the week, below.
MONDAY: Readers’ Challenge Competition at Loreto Primary School against five other schools. We have entered two teams this year. Lunchtime activities for other boys in the library include crosswords, construction activities and colouring, based on the shortlisted books.
TUESDAY: Book Quiz at lunchtime for Year 4 to 6. Boys make a team and answer questions about books. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.
WEDNESDAY - BOOK PARADE: Our boys dress up each year and parade around the oval. This year the theme Champions Read ties in nicely with the Olympics and boys will be able to dress up as a champion in any field of endeavor, not just sport OR a champion or hero in a story OR any book character. This will take place at 8.30am and be finished by period 2.
THURSDAY: Lunchtime activities in the library for boys not going to sport include crosswords, construction activities and colouring, based on the shortlisted books.
**During the following week, along with the senior school, we will host author James Roy, a popular Sydney author who is well known in literature circles.
Please encourage your son to get involved during Bookweek.
Mary Hookey and Kate Marshall
Prep School Teacher Librarians
Daffodil Day
A touch of yellow in support of Daffodil Day - 23 August
On Thursday 23 August we will be supporting the amazing work of the Cancer Council by asking each boy to donate a 'yellow' (gold) coin or two and to wear a touch of yellow to acknowledge Daffodil Day. This may include a yellow shirt, hat, scarf or shorts. Please note this is not a free dress day. The boys are asked to wear their uniform, with a touch of yellow.
Each donation received will go to the Cancer Council to continue its work in cancer research, providing patient support programmes and prevention programmes to all Australians. Daffodil Day helps grow hope for better treatments, hope for more survivors, hope for a cure.
Prep School Art Department
Egg cartons needed
The Prep School Art Department would appreciate any empty egg cartons - white or beige cartons are preferable. Please deliver any donations to the Prep School Art Room.
iMove Physical Theatre Club
MoveMe Festival - 2 September
Boys from the iMove Physical Theatre Club will be performing in the MoveMe Festival at the Northbridge Cultural Centre on Sunday 2 September at 2.00pm. Boys have been given information letters about this event.
This item will also be performed at the Opening of the Evening of the Arts on Monday 24 September. Boys will be wearing the classic white mime face makeup. If parents can help with this please contact Angela Perry, iMove Physical Theatre Club Co-ordinator, at aperry@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Yesterday we were privileged to witness some ‘Awesome Aussie Rock’ themed musical performances, well in a few cases that may have been a stretch! The annual House Shout is a choral competition where each House puts their vocal talents to the test. That I found myself tapping the pew to the beat means for me the performances were very engaging. Looking around the ChapeI I noted the boys in the audience where similarly enthusiastic and involved.
Iconic songs were performed like Jimmy Barnes ’Working Class Man’ from Romsey, the anthemic ’Holy Grail’ by Hunters and Collectors from Jupp, as well as ‘Your the Voice ‘ by Jon Farnham’s from Queenslea were all excellent renditions. The judges affirmed that the competition was tight but there was no match for Noake’s outstanding performance of Goanna’s ‘Solid Rock’ with backing didgeridoo by Aiden Albert. The atmosphere and engagement of all boys on Thursday was fantastic. Many hours of hard work by House staff and the Music Department have gone in to making this House Shout another memorable event.
Similarly, the exhibition of the House Murals in the Chapel forecourt displayed the creative talents of many boys who chose to get involved in this year’s theme to create an awareness campaign based on an ‘Endangered Australian Animal’. Each House design team created a positive image and message that incorporates their House as part of their design for their advertising billboard. In a very close contest, Romsey was judged as narrow winners from Craigie and Hill.
It is this sense of collaboration, as displayed by the House Shout and Mural competitions that underpins so much that is positive in engaging young men in a healthy competitive environment where they can feel part of something bigger than themselves.
Mark Morrissy
Acting Head of Senior School
Year 7
Drama Tour - April 2013
Sixteen Year 7 and 8 boys in 2013 (currently those in Years 6 and 7) will be invited to attend the Christ Church Drama Tour to Asia, to be held on the penultimate weekend of Term 1, 2013.
This is a unique opportunity for boys to experience a creative drama weekend and broaden their cultural and artistic understanding of this exciting part of the world. Students from a range of countries in the Asia Pacific region will join us at the French International School in Hong Kong for a range of play-building workshops run by theatre professionals from across the globe. The weekend is organised by the International Schools’ Theatre Association and forms part of their Middle School Festival Program for the year. These festivals provide exposure and experimentation in theatre skills and styles. The learning will focus on theatre making, an introduction to theatre performance, as well as the acquisition of new skills such as how to use ensemble techniques within the devising process.
To read the full letter to parents, click here.
Expressions of interest are invited by Friday 24 August (Week 5, Term 3), by contacting the Head of Drama, Drew Stocker, on dstocker@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Year 8
Upcoming events - save the dates
All Year 8 parents are encouraged to put the following dates in their diaries:
Saturday 1 September
Parents' Auxiliary passion for fashion 'Spring Parade'
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 12 September
Year 8 Parent Wine Tasting Evening
Italy produces more wine than any other country in the world (even France since 2008). The wines are beguiling, sensuous and undoubtedly best served with food. This Discover Italy tasting is an introduction to the major grape varieties and regions of Italy, from the well-established names to the new emerging varieties of the South. A great way to learn more in a fun relaxed environment. Hosted by Wine Educator Paul (Ed) Edwards.
Date: Wednesday 12 September
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Location: Swanbourne Liquor Barons Cellar
Cost: $35 including small bites throughout the evening
Tickets can be purchased through www.trybooking.com/BTWU. Be quick though as numbers are limited to 32.
Tuesday 6 November
Melbourne Cup Lunch at the Di Parsons' home in Claremont
Sunday 18 or 25 November
Year 8 family Christmas windup
Years 9, 10 and 11
Updates to the iPad Programme
As you will be aware, all students in Years 9, 10 and 11 have a school provided iPad. We continue to review the effectiveness of these as teaching tools and resolve any issues to improve effectiveness.
In order to address situations where an iPad has been damaged, lost or stolen several times, we have sought an alternative insurance arrangement.
The new insurance and School policy is that all damage incident fees will cost $250. Any lost/stolen incidents will incur a replacement fee of $500. These costs will be charged to fee accounts.
To speed up the replacement process, students will report the incident with the ICT Department and then I will write to you via email. I will also alert your son’s Tutor and House Master. The Tutor will consider what reprimand or consequences are suitable depending on the situation.
If you need any further information about the iPad Programme, please refer to the iPad Information Booklet here or contact your son's Head of House.
Dr Geoffrey Alagoda
Director of Information Communication & Technology
Year 10
Year 10 Parents Sundowner
The Christ Church Parents' Association invites all Year 10 parents to the School Refectory for a Sundowner on Monday 27 August from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Mr David Anderson, our new Director of Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, will provide a briefing on your son's Venture programme.
Drinks and canapés will be served after the briefing. There will also be ample opportunity to talk to other Year 10 parents in an informal setting.
Year 10 parents social events
Curry Night In - save the date
Date: Friday 21 September
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Venue: Private venue TBA closer to time
BYO: Curry to share and drinks
As Year 10s Venture out so will we - end of year parent function - save the date
Date: Friday 9 November
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Venue and further details: TBA closer to date
We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Years 10 and 11
2013 Rugby Tour - letter and information night
I am pleased to announce a proposed tour to South Africa in April 2013. The tour schedule will comprise of a Super XV fixture, schoolboy 1st XV fixture, Mabula Game Reserve and games against school-based teams of a similar standard. Such concentrated training and games will be invaluable in the lead up to the 2013 PSA Rugby season.
For the tour to proceed, we need to gauge the level of interest from current Year 10 and 11 boys. We will hold an information night on Monday 13 August 2012 at 7.30pm in V1 (Physical Education classroom) for parents and students. This is the night of the Parent-Tutor meetings and therefore we encourage you to request a late meeting time with your son’s tutor and then come to the meeting afterwards.
For more information about the tour, please view this letter and attend to the information night.
Chris Miles
Teacher-in-Charge of Rugby
Years 10 to 12
Year 10 Venture Gear Trading Post
Do you have back packs, rain jackets, gaters and boots lying around that you would like to trade for cash? If you do, visit the Venture Gear Trading Post here to sell them today.
This is a secure website, created and hosted by the School which will allow you to buy and sell outdoor gear for the Year 10 Venture expedition.
If you would like instructions on how to get started click here or email Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Year 12
WA University Applications
Year 12s are now able to apply for entry to Western Australian universities through TISC. A representative from TISC spoke to Year 12 students on Friday 17 August; they have from now until 11.00pm on Friday 28 September to enter their preferences. A late fee is payable on any application lodged after this date. Students are able to make changes to their preferences until 11.00pm on Friday 4 January (their results will be available on Monday 31 December) so there is plenty of time for them to re-consider after the initial submission date.
The final closing date for Assured Entry Pathway Medicine and Dentistry at The University of Western Australia is Friday 28 September - no further applications for Assured Entry Pathway Medicine or Dentistry are accepted after this date. Re-arrangement of existing Assured Entry Pathway Medicine and Dentistry preferences is still possible.
We strongly encourage both boys and parents to become familiar with the process by reading all of the information available at www.tisc.edu.au and at individual university websites. Students are also welcome to talk to me on 9442 1543 or Jody Clarke, Career Counsellor and VET Coordinator, on 9442 1604 should they have any queries or concerns.
Margaret Brophy
Director of Studies
Year 12 Trial Examinations
Year 12 Trial Examinations will take place on Thursday 20 September through to Friday 28 September. To view the timetable, click here. All students are required to be in full school uniform to gain admittance to exams.
WACE Practical and Written Examination Timetables
The WACE Practical and Written Examination Timetables are now available from www.scsa.wa.edu.au.
Parents need to note that absolutely no alteration can be made to these timetables; no allowance can be made for candidates who miss an examination through misreading the timetable or their candidate advice notification; no allowance in the timetable can be made for holidays, work or personal arrangements.
Any parent who has a query with regard to the examination timetables is welcome to ring Margaret Brophy, Director of Studies, on 9442 1543.
Curtin University Scholarships
Any Year 12 student considering attending Curtin University should see me for details of available scholarships. Details can also be found online at www.scholarships.curtin.edu.au.
Boys are encouraged to make these applications well in advance of the due date so that we have enough time to prepare the School's recommendations.
UWA alternative entry pathways
UWA has a number of alternative entry pathways and we encourage boys to consider these where relevant.
• UWay could allow boys who score an ATAR of between 75 and 80 to enter, where they have been adversely affected by disadvantage, such as bereavement or illness.
• Fairway is relevant to those who face financial hardship.
• School of Indigenous Studies provides opportunities for Indigenous applicants from a wide variety of educational backgrounds.
More information is available from the UWA website at www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/uway. Parents and boys are encouraged to contact me on 9442 1543 if they would like to discuss these options.
Margaret Brophy
Director of Studies
Prep School Art Department
Egg cartons needed
The Prep School Art Department would appreciate any empty egg cartons - white or beige cartons are preferable. Please deliver any donations to the Prep School Art Room.
Careers
Murdoch University Open Day - 19 August
Murdoch University has their Open Day this Sunday 19 August from 10.00am until 4.00pm.
Notre Dame Open Day - 19 August
Notre Dame Open Day is this Sunday 19 August from 10.00am until 4.00pm, Mouat Street, Fremantle.
We invite prospective students and their families to experience firsthand what the University has to offer. There will be live music and entertainment including a children’s corner, rock climbing and fun for the whole family as well as information stalls, demonstrations and workshops.
It’s not just an Open Day, It’s a FESTIVAL and everyone’s invited!
To view the Schedule of Events, click here.
For more information call 9433 0533 or visit www.nd.edu.au/openday.
Projects Abroad Information Evening – Gap Year Programme - 28 August
The details of the Information Evening are:
Date: Tuesday 28 August
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Subiaco Hotel, 465 Hay St, Subiaco
Projects Abroad organises volunteer and work experience programmes in 29 developing countries. These projects are in areas such as teaching, childcare, conservation, human rights, healthcare, and community work in countries such as Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia and Peru. The evening will feature presentations from staff and past volunteers, along with lots of opportunity to chat and ask questions.
For bookings, visit www.projects-abroad.com.au.
WA Science and Engineering Summer School - closing 31 August
The WA Science and Engineering Summer School (WASESS), hosted by Murdoch University, is a six day residential science experience for students entering Years 11 and 12 from 13 to 18 January 2013. Each year, WASESS offers up to 80 students the opportunity to explore a range of areas in science with the view to foster their interest and further their career plans in science.
The programme is designed to challenge students physically and mentally through a combination of sessions in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, mineral science, renewable energy and sports science.
The cost is $500 and includes accommodation, meals and field trips. The closing date for applications is Friday 31 August.
For further information and application forms please contact Jody Clarke, Career Counsellor, on 94221 604 or at jclarke@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Accounting career opportunities - closing 21 September
Looking for career in accounting? RSM Bird Cameron is offering $7,000 scholarships to help students connect for success at university. Three scholarships are on offer for regional Year 12 students planning to undertake a business or commerce degree in 2013, majoring in accounting. Scholarship winners will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience throughpaid employment during their university breaks.
To apply, contact Kirsten Legg on (08) 9261 9399 or connect with us online at www.rsmi.com.au/careers. Applications close 21 September 2012.
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Health Centre
National Child Oral Health Survey
The Western Australian Health Department is participating in a National Child Oral Health Survey in conjunction with the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) located at the University of Adelaide. The purpose of the Survey is to obtain information about oral health and dental care in the community. The information, which will be collected from over 30,000 children in Australia, will help to better plan for dental care for children.
Christ Church Grammar School has been randomly selected from a list of State, Catholic and Independent Primary and High schools throughout the state.
135 students from Pri-Primary to Year 9 have then been randomly selected and a letter sent home to parents explaining the process. These families will receive further information this week with regard to the next stage of the process.
Centre for Ethics
Centre for Ethics Newsletter - Term 3
To read the latest CFE newsletter, click here.
Traffic Management
From MLC regarding Corry Lynn Road - Pick up and drop off
Last week I had a meeting with the Claremont wardens and also the Department of Transport, after a complaint was made by a member of the public. There are a number of issues worth outlining from these discussions, about the traffic management on Corry Lynn Road.
1. MLC has no jurisdiction over traffic management on Corry Lynn or the slip road. It is only the police and Claremont traffic wardens who are legally responsible for managing traffic.
2. There is only one safe place to drop children and that is in the slip road. During the time we were meeting, we observed a number of parents who were either dropping their children off at the corner, parking in people's driveways or even dropping their children off on the roundabout. The Claremont wardens informed me that they would be asking Cottesloe police to conduct random spot checks to discourage parents from doing this. Not only is this dangerous for children, it also interferes with traffic flow as parents reverse on to the road.
3. When using the slip road, please keep the traffic moving by only dropping your child at the top of the slip road.
4. Kiss and Drop or use the 30 second rule.
5. At all times please let us think about the safety of our children. I know that we are all busy, but I would hate to have to call an ambulance for a child who was injured because a parent was rushing.
6. Over the last week I have been regularly going out at 8:15 each morning to observe the traffic flow. I have noticed that between 8:15 and 8:25 am is the peak period, however, by 8:25 am the traffic has usually cleared, so please consider coming a little earlier to avoid this congested period.
7. Can I remind parents that Corry Lynn Road has a 15 minute parking limit. If you need longer, there are over 200 spaces available at either Hadley Hall or the lower car park.
Finally, let us work together as a community to make the traffic flow on Corry Lynn operate smoothly. I believe if we all followed the above guidelines, we could remove many of the frustrations parents are presently experiencing. The MLC Community has also been informed of this challenge.
Michael Brown
Dean of Junior Years’ Education
MLC
Uniform Shop
Volunteers needed for Term 4
The Uniform Shop needs volunteers to help in the shop during the first two weeks of next term. The dates volunteers are needed are:
Tuesday 16 October
7.45am to 8.30am and 3.00pm to 3.45pm
Wednesday 17 October
7.45am to 8.30am and 3.00pm to 3.45pm
Thursday 18 October
3.00pm to 3.45pm only
Friday 19 October
7.45am to 8.30am only
Friday 26 October
7.45am to 8.30am only
Please email the uniform shop on uniformshopvolunteers@ccgs.wa.edu.au if you are able to assist.
Canteen
Term 3 volunteers required
Volunteers are required for Term 3. To view the roster, click here.
If you would like to volunteer, please email your available dates to Ann Carr at canteen@ccgs.wa.edu.au. You will receive a response within 48 hours.
Parents' Auxiliary
Passion for Fashion – 1 September - book now!
The Parents’ Auxiliary is excited to announce that this year’s Passion for Fashion 'Spring Parade' in aid of Youth Mental Health will take place on Saturday evening, 1 September in Sandover Hall.
To view more information, click here or to book visit www.trybooking.com/30497.
Opportunities still exist for sponsorships/donations of goods/services all in aid of Youth Mental Health.
If you wish to be involved in this wonderful event in any way, please email janet.barron@iinet.net.au.
Don Fraser Club
Gardening Fundraiser
The Don Fraser Club has put together a great range of fertiliser and mulch products. All manures are composted and come from grain fed animals and should all be weed free.
Ordering and payment is simple – just go to www.trybooking.com/BSYY and choose how many bags of each product you want from the list. Then go on to the payment page where you can settle with either Visa or MasterCard. Orders close at 3.00pm Friday 24 August.
For more information, click here.
Midnite Youth Theatre Company
La Jalousie du Barbouillé - 30 and 31 August
Christ Church Drama and Languages presents La Jalousie du Barbouillé 'The Jealous Husband' by Molière on Thursday 30 August and Friday 31 August.
Tickets are $5 from www.trybooking.com/BQMG. To view the poster in full, click here.
The Odyssey - 13, 14 and 15 September
King Odysseus turned his eyes away from the smoking ruins of the Trojan War in Troy and looked into the distance thinking of home.
But the journey home with his crew would be long, to the Island of Ithaca and there would be many dangers to overcome. They would encounter many perils along the way.
Will Odysseus find his way home...?
Come and see the Year 6 boys and MLC girls in The Odyssey to find out.
Tickets are $20 (standard), $15 (concession) and $10 (students) from www.trybooking.com/BSJK. To view the poster in full, click here.
Music
Written notice of cessation of lessons or change of instrument
Please be informed that written notice of cessation of lessons or change of instrument is required from parents to the Music Department by Friday 24 August if lessons are not going to be continued or are to be changed in the next term. (Please note that initial enrolment is for a minimum of two terms per instrument). Please email letters to Karen Sim at ksim@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Students ceasing their lessons at the end of this term who are currently hiring a school instrument must return the instrument in person to Miss Podbury in the Music Library at the end of the term.
Friends of Music presents Stick It on the Bay - 5 September - book now!
Places are strictly limited for the Christ Church Music Breakfast 'Stick It on the Bay' on Wednesday 5 September at Claremont Yacht Club.
Percussion group, Tetrafide - an eclectic range of percussive styles and influences with blistering energy, theatrical choreography and quirky fun - will be taking centre stage.
To purchase tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/BTFW. To view the flyer, click here.
Concerto Night - 14 September - book now!
One of the highlights of the school music calendar is the combined CCGS/MLC Concerto Night to be held in Hadley Hall on Friday 14 September, commencing at 7.00pm. Senior musicians from both schools will be performing concerto repertoire from the Baroque through to Modern periods, accompanied by the CCGS and MLC Orchestras. Soloists from CCGS are:
James Fletcher Violin
James Glover Piano
Julian Keller Violin
Toby Ngo Viola
Nathaniel Pek Violin
Aaron Saw Piano
Kieren Tan Violin
Ian Teo Trumpet
Tickets may be purchased at a cost of $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and children. The ticket price includes a glass of champagne or orange juice served in the foyer of Hadley Hall from 6:15pm.
To purchase tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/BUCQ.
Old Boy Production
Ten Cent Pistol - 28 August to 1 September
A murder mystery set in Los Angeles; people are killed by a dose of heroin and arsenic – no, not it's not CSI, it's a new play being directed by Old Boy Angus Willoughby (who also stars) and produced by Old Boy Ben McAllister.
Old Boy Tom Drake-Brockman is working his magic with lighting, too. Performances at UWA's Dolphin Theatre from Tuesday 28 August to Saturday 1 September with a special Schools Night on Wednesday 29 August (tickets only $10). The performance will begin at 7.30pm and go until about 10.00pm. Email ben.t.mcallister@gmail.com for tickets!
iMove Physical Theatre Club
MoveMe Festival - 2 September
Boys from the iMove Physical Theatre Club will be performing in the MoveMe Festival at the Northbridge Cultural Centre on Sunday 2 September at 2.00pm. Boys have been given information letters about this event.
This item will also be performed at the Opening of the Evening of the Arts on Monday 24 September. Boys will be wearing the classic white mime face makeup. If parents can help with this please contact Angela Perry, iMove Physical Theatre Club Co-ordinator, at aperry@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Anglican Messenger
August 2012 Edition
To view the August edition of the Anglican Messenger, click here.
Community
Save the Children Fund – Annual Book Sale - 17 to 22 August
The 48th Annual University Branch Book Sale is on again from Friday 17 August to Wednesday 22 August at the University of Western Australia.
Money raised will help disadvantaged children in WA, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
For more information, click here.
Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club (WDJCC) Registration Day - 18 August
Registration Day for the 2012/13 Season of Cricket will be held on Saturday 18 August from 11.00am to 1.00pm at the clubrooms at Pat Goodridge Oval, Selby Street, Jolimont.
To register, you can:
· attend Registration Day this Saturday
· post a completed Registration Form with a cheque to WDJCC (address on form)
· or go online
Please note that credit card payments are only available online. Payment at Registration Day should be by cash or cheque. Registrations forms can be downloaded here, but will also be available on Registration Day. The 2012/13 Uniform Order form can be downloaded here.
Registrations close for Juniors on 31 August. In2Cricket registrations are open until 30 September.
For more information, contact Gemma Price, Registrar WDJCC, on 9387 3319 or 0407 580 238 or ggprice@westnet.com.au.
Rock and Water Programme - 25 August and 27 October
Facilitated by Craig Van Waardenburg (accredited Rock and Water trainer) this family activity-based programme builds on the complementary strengths of ‘the rock’ and ‘the water’. One is firm and assertive, while the other is flexible and willing to cooperate. We encourage fathers, mothers, daughters and sons to spend a Saturday morning together examining their emotional connections with each other whilst learning new skills to strengthen family ties. There are two courses running, each focussing on a different age group.
Date: Saturday 25 August (8 to 12 years)
Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Location: West Leederville Primary School
Date: Saturday 27 October (13 to 16 years)
Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Location: West Leederville Primary School
For more information, visit www.wa.relationships.com.au.
Parent-Child Connection - four week course starting 27 August
Date starting: Monday 27 August x 4 weeks
Cost: $50 per person, $75 per couple
Location: West Leederville.
Raising children should be one of life’s greatest experiences, but as any parent knows, it is not an easy task. People with children under ten are invited to this four-week course to learn new skills, feel better about their parenting and gain confidence.
For more information, visit www.wa.relationships.com.au.
Setting Healthy Boundaries - 27 August
Date: Monday 27 August
Time: 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Cost: $25
Location: East Victoria Park
In order to experience satisfying connections with other people – whether familial, work colleagues or love relationships – we need to set healthy boundaries. This seminar looks at the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries and explores skills that help with good boundary setting.
For more information, visit www.wa.relationships.com.au.
Join the Great WA Book Swap for Indigenous Literacy Day - 5 September
Encourage reading in your school and browse the WA Museum collection while helping to raise funds for Indigenous literacy.
Suitable for students in Years 5 to 12. Launched by His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC, Governor of Western Australia.
Places are limited - bookings are essential. To book or for more information, click here.
Depression and Cyber Bullying/Cybersafety Seminars - 7 September
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg has scheduled two important and informative seminars.
Cyber Bullying Cybersafety
For complete information, click here.
Understanding Stepfamily Relationships - 22 September
Date: Saturday 22 September
Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm
Cost: $35.00
Stepfamilies and blended families operate in a different way to intact biological families. The dynamics of a stepfamily are more complex and there is a need for special understanding and management from both biological and stepparents working together for a healthy stepfamily growth to happen.
For more information, visit www.wa.relationships.com.au.
Duyfken arriving in Fremantle - 23 September
You have probably read that Duyfken is about to return to Fremantle. Thanks to the support of the Western Australian Government the Little Dove will be home-ported here in WA for the next 10 years.
After beginning the return voyage from Sydney earlier this year she has now sailed over the top of Australia and is currently located off Western Australia’s North West coast where our excellent crew has commenced sailing her south.
The Duyfken is scheduled to arrive in Fremantle on Sunday 23 September and planning is well advanced for a big homecoming event.
For more information view this flyer or visit www.duyfken.com.