Awards and Scholarships
Christ Church offers a range of Awards and Scholarships.
Awards and Scholarships are listed in the order of endowment to Christ Church Grammar School.
- The Hubert Ackland Medal for Citizenship was donated to Christ Church in 1954 by Mrs Vera Hubert Ackland in recognition of all that the School had done for her son, Tony. Since 1968 the recipient has been awarded the Hubert Ackland Award.
- The Canon WJ McClemans Founder's Memorial Scholarship and the Ada Lucy McClemans Scholarship were first awarded in 1960. On 17 April 1960 Canon WJ McClemans, the founder of Christ Church Grammar School, died. The School's Council decided that it was appropriate that the name of Canon McClemans and his wife be kept fresh in the minds of those involved in the School by the founding of two closed scholarships. The former was to be awarded on scholastic achievement and the latter for work, leadership, example and contribution to school life. The scholarships were initially valued at 75 pounds per year and were to be given at Sub-Leaving level (Year 11) on the results of the Junior year (Year 10).
- The KW Edwards Award for Service was first awarded in 1968. The Award honours Keith Edwards' contribution to Christ Church. As well as having been a parent of two sons at the School he was a member of the Council for sixteen years. In particular, he was the Hon. School Treasurer from 1953-1965.
- The Parents' Association Auxiliary Service Award for a boy in Year 9 was first awarded in 1975. Until 1995 it was entitled the Mothers' Auxiliary Service Award.
- The John Ransom Memorial Prize was endowed in 1978 by Mr and Mrs A. Ransom and their daughter-in-law, Jennifer, in memory of their son and husband, John, who died in October 1976. The Prize is awarded to a boy in Year 10 who possesses and most clearly manifests Leadership; Loyalty, Sincerity and Diplomacy; Application and Determination; and Genuine Care, Concern and Thoughtfulness for Others. Furthermore, the recipient must actively participate in sport and contribute to school life generally. John Ransom attended Christ Church from 1960 - 1966. He was a School Prefect in 1965 and 1966 and a Cadet Under Officer. In sport, John represented the School in Rowing, Football and Swimming.
- The Luke Holland Award honours the memory of Luke Christopher Michael Holland who died on 23 October 1977 as the result of a car accident. In that year Luke was a School Prefect, Captain of Queenslea House and a member of the Chapel Committee. He also won the Cramer Cup for the Best All Round Cricketer and the Year 12 German Prize. Luke was awarded Honours in Cricket and Football and an Honour Blazer. The award is made to a boy in Year 10 who is conscientious, of good character and who is fully involved and loyal to the School. The first award was made in 1978.
- The Pat Holmes Award for playing the game as it should be played is for Sportsmanship in the Middle School. It is awarded to a boy in Year 9 who has displayed selflessness and dedication to his team; a commitment to self improvement; impeccable sporting manners; humility on the field and enthusiasm for his sport. Moreover, the recipient must be both a good winner and a good loser. The Award was first presented in 1979. Patrick Holmes taught Geography and coached cricket at Christ Church from 1970-1978. In 1977, under his guidance, the First X1 won the Darlot Cup for the first time. On his retirement the Staff endowed the Pat Holmes Award in honour of the man and his sporting principles.
- The Luke Delaney Award for a student who has shown through his positive attitude and determined application, the ability to overcome difficulties within and outside the classroom was endowed by Mr and Mrs Graham Delaney in memory of their son, Luke, in 1986. Luke attended the Special Education Centre at Christ Church from 1980-1985. He was a very special person who took seriously the notion of helping others. Luke's enthusiasm and zest for life touched the hearts of all who knew him well at Christ Church.
- The Hartley Poynton Old Boys' Association Scholarship was endowed in 1996 by John Poynton (1957-1968) and his sister, Alexandra Clarke, in memory of their father, Joseph Clement Hartley Poynton, who attended Christ Church Grammar School from 1933 to 1936. The Scholarship is one of five scholarships available to sons or grandsons of Old Boys. Three generations of the Poynton family have attended Christ Church.
- The John Chilvers Old Boys' Association Scholarship recognises the generous bequest that John E. Chilvers (1925-1928) left to the Old Boys' Association in 1996 for a scholarship. It is one of five scholarships available to sons or grandsons of Old Boys.
- In 1998 the Trustees of the Old Boys' Association Scholarship Fund recognised Dean Bowker's (1948-55) major contribution to the building of the Fund by naming the Dean C Bowker Old Boys' Association Scholarship in his honour. It is one of five scholarships available to sons or grandsons of Old Boys.
- The Ruth and Vernon Eagleton Old Boys' Association Scholarship recognises the generous bequest that Vernon Eagleton (1922 - 1930) left to the Old Boys' Association in 2003 for a scholarship. It is one of five scholarships available to sons or grandsons of Old Boys.
- The Tennakoon Family Award honours the memory of Sithira Mindula Tennakoon who died on 6 October 2009. In that year Mindula was a Year 12 student, a member of Wolsey House and House Prefect. He had represented the School in a variety of activities including cricket, soccer, mock trials and debating. In Year 11 he was awarded the Prize for English 2AB and a Merit Prize and in Year 12 was posthumously awarded the prize for English 3AB and a Merit for General Academic Excellence. The Award recipient will be a boy in Year 12 who will possess an outstanding intellect and will have achieved excellent academic results. This talent will be in combination with a character that reflects a selfless attitude, humility and friendliness to all.