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News Stories about the Centre for Ethics
A collection of news stories about the Centre For Ethics at CCGS.
Humanitarian Experience Inspires CCGS Boys
After leaving Christ Church boys intrigued with his stories as a guest speaker at a School Assembly in May, adventurer and humanitarian Mark Squirrel recently returned to the School for four days of classes with some of the boys in the Senior School.
Rhodes Scholar Shares Passion For Just Society
Christ Church welcomed Western Australia’s newest Rhodes scholar Daniel Vujcich as a guest speaker at a recent assembly.
Celebrating the Essence of Boys
Christ Church staff, parents and members of the wider community listened to the eminent educator, writer and speaker Richard Hawley this week, gaining useful insight into the deep nature of boys.
Using Skills to Make a Difference
Eyes and hearts were wide open as guest speaker Dr Tony Connell spoke at this week’s School Assembly about the plastic and reconstructive surgery he has undertaken in Africa and Asia.
Special Moments for Fathers and Sons
Around 300 Year 8 boys and fathers listened to the insightful words of Professor Bruce Robinson this week while enjoying a cooked breakfast in the School Refectory.
30-Second Moments Can Change a Life
Boys listened with wide eyes this week as New Zealand author Celia Lashlie spoke frankly about her experiences working in prisons.
Nigerian Tragedy and Inspiration
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shared her life and work with an enthralled audience this week in an event hosted by Christ Church Grammar School’s Centre for Ethics.
Summit Climb Inspired by Hunger
Mountains and missing toes were the hot topic at yesterday’s Senior School assembly, with guest speaker Mark Squirrell sharing a snippet of his story of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, the motivation behind the climb and the obstacles along the way. Members of the Christ Church and wider communities enjoyed the full story during a fundraising event at the School Chapel last night.
Harmony Week Reminds us of Australia’s Cultural Diversity
As part of Harmony Week 2009, Christ Church students were given an insight into the challenges and misconceptions facing Muslims in Australia, highlighting the importance for harmony in our culturally-diverse country.
Beazley Memoirs Launched at Christ Church
Christ Church Grammar School’s Centre for Ethics, in collaboration with Fremantle Art Centre Press, this week hosted the WA Launch of Father of the House: The Memoirs of Kim E. Beazley.
Old Boy Tells Boarding School Tales
Christ Church Grammar School’s Centre for Ethics last week welcomed old boy Jon Doust back to the school for the launch of his book Bird on a Wire.
Parents and Teachers Urged to Build Boys’ Empathy
Boys’ school staff members and the wider community had an opportunity to gain valuable insight into children’s social development and emotional literacy this week. Dr Adam Cox, a child and family psychologist and critically-acclaimed author from the United States, was a guest lecturer at the School courtesy of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition and Christ Church’s Centre for Ethics.
Retreat Offers Silence, Reflection and Compassion
In the final week of Term 3, Year 11 students spent a day outside the classroom to experience aspects of monastic life.
Fathers To Benefit From Professor’s Advice
Professor Bruce Robinson offered fathers practical ideas for positively engaging with their children at a talk presented by the Centre for Ethics on Wednesday night.
A Quest to the Core
Boys were asked to contemplate their own journey as well as their mates when writer, editor and photographer Stephen Scourfield shared some of his views at Senior School assembly this week.
Author Gives Tips For Growing Good Men
Parents, boys and members of the wider community were enthralled as New Zealand author Celia Lashlie spoke frankly of her research and experiences working with young men last week.
Perth Audiences Gain Insight into Winton’s Latest
The School Chapel was filled to capacity as hundreds of people attended the launch of Tim Winton’s new novel.
CCGS Celebrates Harmony in Diversity and Nature
An art installation constructed from nature, prayers and readings from around the globe and hundreds of bright, orange flowers were some of the ways CCGS celebrated Harmony Day this week.
Gap Year Student’s Story Inspires
When Phoebe Hammond addressed the Senior School Assembly recently, she recalled being stuck in a torrential downpour in the Costa Rican jungle a year ago to the day.
Monks Prayer for Peace
The sound of deep harmonic chanting by Tibetan Buddhist monks filled the Chapel as part of a sacred mandala ceremony held during the week.
Over two days, the four monks created an intricate sand mandala - a gesture of peace and harmony.