Friday 20 July 2012
I write to you as the winter in Perth is at its most beautiful - crisp mornings and clear, blue skies. My appreciation of this has been highlighted having spent some time last week in Melbourne - enough said!
The non-term time period for the School has again been active. Our senior cricketers have managed to squeeze some games in between the rain of an English summer and Olympic mayhem in the UK; our sailing team at the Australian Championships (having topped the round robin after 180 races) finished a wonderful third on Albert Park Lake in Melbourne; our senior skiers showed their skills in Cardrona in New Zealand; our Prep School skiers peppered the slopes at Falls Creek and some of our Senior School cadets led the way at Leeuwin Barracks in promotion courses.
On Queenslea Drive a large number of our support staff members, led by our Director of ICT Services, Dr Geoffrey Alagoda, have implemented the School’s move to a new administration software system. This transition went live today. Bringing different systems into one enterprise-wide system has been an enormous task. As much as we have sought to make this transition as seamless as possible, there will undoubtedly be the occasional ‘glitch’. If any quirks impact you, I would like to ask you for your patience and understanding in alerting us, and working through the solutions. As we train all staff and prioritise issues to be resolved, there may be some delays. There is much going on here behind the scenes so your support will be much appreciated.
There are a couple of changes to Executive staff in Term 3 as a consequence of Roger Bayly’s sabbatical leave and Mark Morrissy’s forthcoming long service leave. Darren McPartland has been appointed as the Acting Director of Planning & Co-curricular for the second semester. Mark will act as Deputy Headmaster/Head of the Senior School until mid-term upon Roger’s return.
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
The final week of last term was a celebration of the rich talents of our boys in the academic, musical and sporting domains. At the final assembly we recognised and gave our best wishes to the eight Year 6 boys who will be representing the School at the International Mathematics Competition in Taiwan during Week 1 of this term. I am sure they will do us proud. The final assembly was also a celebration of the musical talents of our boys. They put on a marvelous show of their individual and collective talents. My thanks to Sarah Seaman, Stephanie Harford, Rhiannon Taylor, Luke Hynes and Joe Grech for their work with our boys.
We also celebrated our third consecutive win in the JPSSA Cross Country Carnival. It was a wonderful effort by the boys, especially considering that so many boys were ‘called up’ on the morning of the carnival to cover for others due to injury and illness. Please see the news section for more details.
Term 3 is an exciting and event-filled term with highlights such as the Pre-Primary to Year 3 Lap-a-thon, Athletics Carnivals, Book Week and Week of the Arts, as well as Grandparents’ Day, Learning Journeys and the Year 6 Father Son Breakfast. Please check your son’s diary for the dates of these key events.
This week parents will receive an e-mail with an on-line survey for your input on school reports – please do take the time to review and respond with your views. As I am attending professional learning through week one of term, Brad Hilliard will be welcoming the boys back at 8.25am on Wednesday, 25 July. I look forward to returning at the start of week two.
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 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.
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 here at the LW Parry Preparatory School.
• When an activity is full, the following message will be displayed: The event has no dates available for booking. Please contact the event organiser.
For further information please contact Sandra Conway at the Preparatory School reception on 9442 1666 or sconway@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Year 4
Year 4 Parents Buffet Dinner - 4 August
Date: Saturday 4 August
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Claremont Yacht Club, 4 Victoria Avenue, Claremont
Cost: $55 per person plus $1.50 booking fee
Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar (cash or credit card - cards held behind the bar for final payment).
RSVP by Monday 27 July via www.trybooking.com/BPJM.
Years 4 to 6
Years 4 to 6 Anglicare Parenting Seminar - 8 August
Date: Wednesday 8 August
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: Senior School staffroom
Children in Years 4 to 6 are becoming more sophisticated in their cognitive, physical and emotional functioning when compared to their younger peers. The challenge for parents is to find a balance between their child’s increasing capabilities and their ability to cope with the associated changes and pressures along the path to adolescence. This workshop will provide parents with an overview of developmental milestones and explore some strategies that may help prepare their child for the journey.
Places are limited so please contact the main school reception to book your place.
iMove Physical Theatre Club – Term 3
iMove Physical Theatre Club has been given the opportunity to perform in the MoveMe Festival in conjunction with the Australian Dance Awards to be held in Perth. The performance will be outside the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge on Sunday 2 September (Fathers Day) at 2.00pm.
For this performance a short dance theatre work will be prepared and rehearsals will be every Monday after school starting
Monday 30 July and finishing Sunday 2 September.
This will be suitable for boys in Years 4 to 6 especially if they completed the 'Drama for Dramatics' workshop in Term 2.
This is a wonderful opportunity. For enquiries, contact Angela Perry at aperry@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Year 6
Languages Information Evening - 31 July
The Languages Department of Christ Church Grammar School would like to invite you and your son to attend an information evening on Tuesday 31 July at 6.30pm in the Senior School Staff Room.
We have invited a guest speaker from the University of Western Australia to give you a post-school perspective on how languages are becoming a vital skill in our ever-evolving society.
We will also provide parents with a briefing on our languages programme at Christ Church, the broader benefits of studying a language at school, tips on studying languages, and answer any queries.
Following the presentations we will serve some light snacks and refreshments.
We hope you and your son can join us for this information evening. Please accept this invitation by booking via www.trybooking.com/BQPU to enable planning for catering and seating.
Elisabeth Gerber
Head of Languages
Year 6 Parent Evening - 18 August - Save the Date
Please mark your diaries and plan to come along and mingle at our upcoming Year 6 Parent Evening on Saturday 18 August. Details to follow closer to the date.
School Fees and Statements
Term 3 tuition fees and changes to fee statements
A friendly reminder to those families paying accounts on a Termly basis. Term 3 fees are due by Wednesday 25 July. Accounts not paid by the due date may attract a late payment fee.
Important changes to fee statements were outlined in a letter accompanying your last statement, which can be found here. Please note that while your last statement included tuition and boarding fees (if applicable) for both Term 3 and Term 4, only Term 3 fees are currently payable.
All future statements will be sent electronically and your next statement will be emailed to you shortly. Please contact us on email@ccgs.wa.edu.au if you wish to update your preferred billing email address.
Parent Feedback Sought
Improving communication to the community
The Community Relations team would like your feedback on the effectiveness of our regular communication methods; newsletter, email, SMS. If you have an hour to spare during Term 3 and are keen to contribute to the improvement of our communication, please email Christy Dangerfield on cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Parents' Auxiliary
Passion for Fashion – 1 September - save the date
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.
Please save this date in your dairies now as tickets will be limited!
Further details will be provided in early Term 3, however, opportunities 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.
The holiday period has once again seen many boys engaged in a range of school activities. The UK Cricket Tour is in its final days and while it has been wet there has been a lot of cricket played. The skiers have been blessed with some great ‘powder’ in New Zealand and the senior cadets have been undertaking leadership training with great success. I commend all participants for taking the opportunity to further their development through such experiences.
As we prepare to return to school on Wednesday I am reminded that the best way to be successful is to ‘be prepared’. It is a primary responsibility for all boys as they commence a new term, with renewed energy and focus, to ensure that they strive hard to achieve goals set earlier in the year.
There are many windows through which we are judged as individuals and collectively as a school. Personal presentation is the most visible example. To this end I urge parents to carefully scrutinise their son’s appearance and presentation of school uniform before the mad rush takes place on Wednesday morning. The school day begins at 8.25am and lateness simply starts the day off on the back foot, so I ask for the assistance of parents to ensure that boys arrive on time.
Starting the term mid-week also leads me to remind boys and parents of our PSA fixture against Aquinas this Friday and Saturday. We are now into the second round where we can measure our progress against the scores achieved in the first round. I look forward to seeing a healthy contingent of parent support at all of our remaining winter fixtures this term.
Mark Morrissy
Head of Senior School
Mark Morrissy is acting in the role of Head of Senior School for the first half of Term 3 while Roger Bayly is on sabbatical leave.
Years 7 to 9
Languages Information Evening - 31 July
The Languages Department of Christ Church Grammar School would like to invite you and your son to attend an information evening on Tuesday 31 July at 6.30pm in the Senior School Staff Room.
We have invited a guest speaker from the University of Western Australia to give you a post-school perspective on how languages are becoming a vital skill in our ever-evolving society.
We will also provide parents with a briefing on our languages programme at Christ Church, the broader benefits of studying a language at school, tips on studying languages, and answer any queries.
Following the presentations we will serve some light snacks and refreshments.
We hope you and your son can join us for this information evening. Please accept this invitation by booking via www.trybooking.com/BQPU to enable planning for catering and seating.
Elisabeth Gerber
Head of Languages
Year 10
Year 10 parents social events - save the dates!
Coffee Morning at Mosmans
Date: Wednesday 8 August
Time: 9.30am
Venue: Mosmans Restaurant, 15 Johnson Pde, Mosman Park
Curry Night In
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
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 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
WACE Stage 2 or 3 Courses
A reminder to parents for Year 12 students enrolled in Stage 2 or 3 courses: students are required to sit for, and make a genuine attempt at, the WACE examination in that subject (unless an exemption form has been signed).
Any student who should sit an examination and chooses not to, or chooses not to make a genuine attempt in the examination, will not get a course report in that course. Nor will the grade achieved in the school-based assessment be counted towards the C average for the WACE. As a consequence, a student may not meet the requirements to receive a WACE (secondary graduation).
Students and parents should be aware that there have been candidates in the past who have not achieved Secondary Graduation because of their failure to sit an examination or because they have not made a genuine attempt in that examination – it's vital that this is understood by everyone.
WACE timetable
The WACE timetable for 2012 will be posted on the SCSA website from Friday 27 July onwards – Year 12 students have been advised to go to www.scsa.wa.edu.au for details.
WACE personal details and enrolments
Year 12 students are encouraged to check their personal details and enrolments for WACE online at www.wace.wa.edu.au or via www.facebook.com/scsawa. If there are any discrepancies, they need to see Ms Brophy without delay – please do not ring the SCSA before you talk to me.
Margaret Brophy
Director of Studies
Sports
Round 11 Fixtures vs Aquinas - 27 and 28 July
To view the Week 1, Term 3 fixtures for Years 7 to 9, click here or for Years 10 to 12, click here.
School Fees and Statements
Term 3 tuition fees and changes to fee statements
A friendly reminder to those families paying accounts on a Termly basis. Term 3 fees are due by Wednesday 25 July. Accounts not paid by the due date may attract a late payment fee.
Important changes to fee statements were outlined in a letter accompanying your last statement, which can be found here. Please note that while your last statement included tuition and boarding fees (if applicable) for both Term 3 and Term 4, only Term 3 fees are currently payable.
All future statements will be sent electronically and your next statement will be emailed to you shortly. Please contact us on email@ccgs.wa.edu.au if you wish to update your preferred billing email address.
Parent Feedback Sought
Improving communication to the community
The Community Relations team would like your feedback on the effectiveness of our regular communication methods; newsletter, email, SMS. If you have an hour to spare during Term 3 and are keen to contribute to the improvement of our communication, please email Christy Dangerfield on cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Parents' Auxiliary
Passion for Fashion – 1 September - save the date
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.
Please save this date in your dairies now as tickets will be limited!
Further details will be provided in early Term 3, however, opportunities 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.
Senior School Photographs
Available for purchase
Portrait photographs taken by our regular school photographer, Photo Hendriks, are still available for purchase. Students and parents are able to purchase these photographs or photo packages which include:
- Individual portrait photographs
- House group photographs
Order Envelopes
Order envelopes have been distributed to students in House tutorial groups. In addition, order envelopes are also available online here or from the:
- Main Reception of the school
- School Marshal’s office
Online Purchase of Photos
Please consult the Photo Hendriks website which will allow online purchase of Mitre magazine photos:
- Sports group photographs (Summer and Winter 1st Teams)
- Swimming Squad; Rowing Squad
- Cadet photos (Army Cadets, Surf Life Cadets and ENCOMM)
- Year 12 Photographs – Class of 2012; Year 1 to 12 @ CCGS
- Activities
The photo gallery can be accessed at www.photohendriksgalleries.com with the password: esak54
Careers
Australian Air Force Cadets Open Night - 3 August
Information session, Drill and Drum Corps Performance, Fieldcraft and Flying
Date: Friday 3 August
Time: 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Location: Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta
For more information, call FLTLT (AAFC) Malcolm Brown on 0417 985 719.
Australian Engineering Week: Student Nights – 7 and 9 August
Engineers Australia will be host to over 200 events throughout the country for Australian Engineering Week (6 to 12 August). The purpose of the Week is to celebrate engineering, raise awareness of its contribution to society, and to highlight the amazing career opportunities studying engineering can provide.
Engineers Australia have arranged two Student Nights, one south of the river on Tuesday 7 August and one north of the river on Thursday 9 August, to which we invite students from Years 9 to 12 to attend. For more information, click here.
University of Notre Dame – Early Offer Program 2012
The Notre Dame Early Offer Program acknowledges and rewards the achievements of outstanding Year 12 students by offering them a place before they sit their final TEE examinations. This offer is for students who have a predicted ATAR of 90 or above.
The Early Offers are made to the successful students in October. If a student accepts their Early Offer to the University of Notre Dame, it would in no way prohibit them from applying and being offered a place at another university.
For more information, view this brochure. Applications are available from Ms Clarke. Closing date is Friday 3 August.
Christ Church wins JPSSA Cross Country hatrick
Christ Church cadets named dux and runner-up at Senior Leaders’ Course
Year 12 Father-Son Breakfast at UWA Club celebrates significant relationships
Sounds of West African drums fill the Chapel
Craigie wins House Drama battle
Christ Church sailors win bronze at national championships
More News
Annual Giving – soon to close
Annual Giving continues to climb closer to our goal. To download a donation form, click here.
Postcard from the New Zealand Ski Trip
Since arriving at our accommodation at Lake Wanaka on the South Island, the boys have enjoyed three fantastic days on the slopes of Cardrona. Given most of the boys on this year’s trip were beginner skiers and snowboarders; it has been fantastic to see just how far they have progressed in three days. Tomorrow, the boys take a well-deserved rest day exploring Queenstown including jet boating and taking in the spectacular view from the Skyline Gondola over Queenstown. At the top of the mountain, they’ll enjoy luge rides, a Maori cultural show and recharge the fuel tanks with a buffet meal at the Skyline restaurant. For the final two days of the trip, we will be back enjoying the snow at Cardrona.
Brad Downing and Mike Ristovsky
Ski Trip Co-ordinators
Postcard from the UK Cricket Tour
It may be raining but the CCGS Cricket Tour never stops! We are currently at Shrewsbury School where the deluge over the past few days prevented us from playing. However, today the rain stopped and the boys managed to train in the outdoor nets in the morning and in the school’s indoor cricket centre in the evening.
There was no chance of play in the Midlands with flood warnings for the weekend while Whitgift may have provided the best venue and fantastic hospitality on the homestays – our performance did not. In spite of this, morale has been good and the boys are being entertained. Bad weather in London allowed us time to do more ‘touristy things’ than on previous tours. Tonbridge and Hambledon were cancelled due to the weather but the boys did chalk up their first win against Felsted. Overall, the competition has been strong. Tomorrow, the weather looks rosier for our game against the Shropshire Under 17s at Shrewsbury Cricket Club.
Jon Turner
UK Cricket Tour staff member
An Evening of Jazz
Winter Jazz with WAYJO - 16 August
The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) is joining forces with the Christ Church Grammar School Jazz Ensemble for an exciting evening of jazz favourites.
Support your local music community with the smooth sounds performed by some of the best young jazz musicians in the country on Thursday 16 August at 7.30pm at the Christ Church Grammar School Chapel.
Tickets:
$10 adults
$5 students, concession-holders and Friends of WAYJO
$15 for families (two adults, two children)
Book now through WAYJO on 9471 1950 or at admin@wayjo.com. Tickets will also be available on the door, but bookings are recommended.
School Fees and Statements
Term 3 tuition fees and changes to fee statements
A friendly reminder to those families paying accounts on a Termly basis. Term 3 fees are due by Wednesday 25 July. Accounts not paid by the due date may attract a late payment fee.
Important changes to fee statements were outlined in a letter accompanying your last statement, which can be found here. Please note that while your last statement included tuition and boarding fees (if applicable) for both Term 3 and Term 4, only Term 3 fees are currently payable.
All future statements will be sent electronically and your next statement will be emailed to you shortly. Please contact us on email@ccgs.wa.edu.au if you wish to update your preferred billing email address.
Parent Feedback Sought
Improving communication to the community
The Community Relations team would like your feedback on the effectiveness of our regular communication methods; newsletter, email, SMS. If you have an hour to spare during Term 3 and are keen to contribute to the improvement of our communication, please email Christy Dangerfield on cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
Parents' Auxiliary
Passion for Fashion – 1 September - save the date
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.
Please save this date in your dairies now as tickets will be limited!
Further details will be provided in early Term 3, however, opportunities 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.
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.
Anglican Messenger
Anglican Messenger - July 2012
To view the July edition of the Anglican Messenger, click here.
Community
Depression and Cyber Bullying/Cybersafety Seminars - 10 August and 7 September
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg has scheduled two important and informative seminars.
Depression: Insights and Strategies to Support your Students
For complete information, click here.
Cyber Bullying Cybersafety
For complete information, click here.
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.