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  • Appreciation for committee members
  • Interschool swimming success
  • Upcoming Head of the River
  • Music to the Fore

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • Appreciation for committee members
  • Interschool swimming success
  • Upcoming Head of the River
  • Music to the Fore

Last week, members of our Old Boys’ Association, Parents’ Association and School Council came together at the conclusion of their meetings. Chair of Council, Chris Stavrianou thanked all members for their contributions and time. I also wish to express my gratitude to the members for volunteering and making a positive contribution to our community. The members advocacy for the School and time given on a regular basis highlights their generosity and willingness to shape our community and ensure it remains a wonderful place for generations to come.

The interschool swimming last week was exceptional. The Preparatory School took out first place, with a 36 point lead over the other schools and all of the participants performed with great enthusiasm and skill. This is the fifth year in a row that the Preparatory School have taken out first position. Thanks to Will Greenwood, an outstanding coach, who has worked closely with the team. The PSA swimming for our Senior School students saw Christ Church come in second place, with the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie palpable on the night. It was an exceptional night for creating new records in the pool and all coaches and swimmers are to be congratulated. A list of records and achievements can be viewed here. With the swimming season concluding, we now turn our focus to Rowing, I extend an invitation to all parents and students to join us at Champion Lakes on Saturday 23 March for the Head of the River. This is always an exceptional morning with great rowing from all of our teams. Photos can be seen here.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Principal’s Bike Ride last Sunday. This event has been running for several years now and is always a really great way to start the day. This year we had 50 riders out enjoying the perfect Perth weather. You can see images from the event here.

Music at the School is outstanding and with more than a third of all students involved, be it singing or playing an instrument, Music events are popular with our community. This Saturday 16 March, we have Music to the Fore happening in the Chapel Forecourt, and if you are fond of Jazz, Rock, Pop or Funk, please come along and enjoy the open air and live music. You can find more details here.

Alan Jones
Principal

Head of Senior School

  • Parent/teacher interview feedback
  • Donation of hygiene products for Anglicare
  • Exceptional PSA swimming
  • Mobile phones and smart watches

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • Parent/teacher interview feedback
  • Donation of hygiene products for Anglicare
  • Exceptional PSA swimming
  • Mobile phones and smart watches

On Monday, Year 11 boys and their parents had an opportunity to discuss their progress with teachers via the online Parent Teacher Interviews. After six weeks of learning and several assessments, this was an important touch base to see that effective work habits have been established and that all commitments are appropriately balanced. Whilst the online mode is different to the face-to-face event, the feedback about the importance of these parent/teacher interviews in whatever form is resounding.

The 2024 Anglicare Ambassadors are currently collecting small items to help support homeless men who visit the Gosnells Lotteries House where they have showering facilities. If you and your son are able to assist with donating some basic hygiene products for men who are living rough and don’t have the means to purchase necessities the items would be appreciated. For more information please refer to the Year group notices.

Last Thursday night, our swimmers displayed an incredible effort in the PSA Interschool Carnival. Unfortunately, they just fell short of the win, however they should be very proud of their result with lots of positives to bring to the 2025 season. A special mention goes to Jackson Anderson, who broke a number of records and had a particularly remarkable swim in the Open 100m Freestyle. In this event, Jackson broke the PSA Record in a time of 51.93sec to become the fastest student in the 121 year PSA history! To finish the night, the Open 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay team of Jackson Anderson, Tom Scott, Jakob Akhlil and Sean Alcorn also broke the PSA record 1.38.83. Sean Alcorn also broke the School record in the Open 50m Butterfly. Well done to all.

Mobile technology continues to be an issue of concern, and the School’s preference is that mobile phones and smart watches are not to be used by students during the school day, between 8.30am to 3.05pm. Students are asked to keep them in lockers, however, if they do carry them on their person, or wear them, to have all notifications turned off. The School understands that parents will often send messages to their sons, however the expectation we communicate with students is that they can only respond at recess and lunch. If you need to get an urgent message to your child, please contact main reception who can assist in passing on a message directly.

Please note that mobile phones and watches will be collected from students by staff and given to the Student Services Co-ordinator or the students HOH if they are found using them during the day other than during designated breaks, at their locker. Students will need to have a discussion with their Head of House or the Student Services Co-ordinator to retrieve their phone or watch after school.

Upcoming Senior School Events

  • Music to the Fore – Saturday 16 March 5.30pm to 8.00pm
  • PSA Sport v Trinity – Friday 15 and Saturday 16 March
  • Year 12 Parent Teacher Student Interviews (online) Monday 18 March 3.45pm to 7.00pm
  • Year 7 Camp (Jupp/Noake/Queenslea) – Monday 18 to Thursday 24 March
  • PSA Sport v Hale – Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March
  • Combined CCGS/St Hilda’s Concert – Friday 22 March, Joy Sherpherd Performing Arts Centre St Hild’s, at 6.30pm to 8.30pm
  • PSA Head of the River – Saturday 23 March
  • Year 8 Parent Sundowner – Sunday 24 March 5.30pm to 7.00pm
  • Year 9 Parent Teacher Student Interviews (online) Monday 25 March 3.45pm to 7.00pm
  • Term 1 ends – Thursday 28 March at 3.05pm


Mark Morrissy

Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

Head of Preparatory School

  • NAPLAN 
  • Upcoming Mid Semester Progress Reports
  • Celebrating da Vinci Decathlon results
  • Year 5 Sundowner on Sunday

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • NAPLAN 
  • Upcoming Mid Semester Progress Reports
  • Celebrating da Vinci Decathlon results
  • Year 5 Sundowner on Sunday

NAPLAN commenced this week with all boys in Years 3 and 5 completing writing, reading and conventions of language. Numeracy will take place on Monday of Week 8. As a School, we use the data from these tests to better understand the learning needs of both the cohort and the individual boy. We understand that this is just one test on one day and it does not paint an overall picture of any individual and as such, we encourage all boys to simply try their best. 

Parent Teacher Interviews for Term 1 have concluded with all teachers meeting the parents of the boys in their care. We trust this was a positive way to gain an insight into how your son is progressing in the academic year. The conclusion of these interviews will be followed by your son’s Mid Semester Progress Report in Week 9, providing parents with further details regarding your son’s academic progress and effort within all learning areas. 

Last Friday, Mrs Siegmann and Mrs Feaver took 16 selected boys to compete in the WA da Vinci Decathlon. This academic Interschool gala day is operated in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon and in the tradition of Knox Grammar competition, is designed to celebrate the academic gifts of Australian youth by providing a stimulating and challenging competition. This year’s theme of ‘Utopia’ was woven through many of the tasks. Students competed in teams of eight, across 10 discipline areas: engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. We are proud to announce the following results. The Year 5 Team placed first overall, earning certificates for Mathematics (1st place), English, creative producers and cartography (2nd place), and code breaking (3rd place). The Year 6 Team placed second overall, earning certificates in cartography (1st place), English, engineering and legacy (2nd place), as well as creative producers and code breaking (3rd place). Congratulations to all boys who took part in this exciting competition. 

Finally, thank you to all the Year 6 families who attended the Canberra Information and Sundowner last Sunday. The Year 5 Parents Sundowner will be taking place this Sunday in the Chapel Forecourt from 5.30pm to 7.00pm which will include the information session for the Year 5 Kooringal Camps, which commence in Week 2 of Term 2. 

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School