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• Year 7 Athletics Trials
• Year 10 BQD
• Justin Robinson parent presentation
• PSA Chess

This week, our Year 7 students participated in the Year 7 Athletics Trials. The afternoon provided students with the opportunity to experience a range of athletics events and assist staff with selecting House teams for the Athletics Carnival. Athletics remains an important part of our sporting program and we are pleased to offer all students the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence across these events.

We are also delighted to have a number of exchange students from around the world joining the Christ Church community this term as part of the Year 10 Beyond Queenslea Drive program. These students bring with them unique perspectives, experiences and cultural traditions, enriching the learning environment for all members of our School. Their presence provides valuable opportunities for our students to broaden their understanding of the world, develop meaningful connections across cultures and gain a greater appreciation for diversity. We hope our exchange students enjoy their time at Christ Church and the many opportunities that come with being part of our community. Read more here

This week, parents attended a presentation by wellbeing expert Justin Robinson, who shared strategies to help families support young people through the challenges and opportunities of adolescence. His presentation explored the importance of maintaining strong relationships, fostering resilience and supporting young people to navigate increasing academic, social and personal pressures. The evening served as a valuable reminder that the wellbeing and development of our students is most effective when schools and families work together in a shared commitment to helping young people flourish. Read more here

Tomorrow, our PSA Chess team will compete in the annual PSA Chess competition. The School has a proud tradition of excellence in chess, and we wish the team every success as they represent Christ Church in this event.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Around the Senior School
• Leadership development
• Upcoming events

With the search continuing for a new traffic warden, and with the recent changes to our drop off and pick up arrangements, members of the Executive teams from both CCGS and MLC, along with myself and Mr Saggers, have been out at the crossing and on Queenslea drive each morning and afternoon. It has been a wonderful opportunity to chat with the boys as they arrive at school each morning. Their presentation has been extremely pleasing, and we have also been impressed by how polite, respectful, and friendly they have been towards staff. Their positive attitude has been noticed and is a credit to both them and their families.

At Christ Church, our focus on leadership development begins from the moment a student joins his tutorial group. Our vertical tutorial group structure promotes the concept of ‘boys mentoring boys.’ Providing students with opportunities to learn from one another while developing their own leadership skills. Through the tutorial program, boys are guided towards a wide range of experiences that foster personal growth and leadership.

The process of nominating for Prefectship is now well underway for our Year 11 Cohort, following last week’s launch. It is important that all students understand the responsibilities associated with these positions before submitting a nomination. The selection process is democratic, thorough and engages students across the Senior School. By outlining this process, I hope to emphasise that the responsibility for identifying and supporting high-quality student leaders begins with the boys themselves. This year’s cohort has benefited from the outstanding example set by our Captain of School, Arjun Brian and Vice-Captain, Christian McGlew.

Our Chess Team heads into the PSA Chess Competition this week following an impressive win at the Four Schools competition. The team has prepared thoroughly and will be looking to build on that success. We wish all of our students the very best as they compete.

A reminder that Parent/Student/Tutor interviews will be held on Monday evening. Bookings for these face-to-face interviews close at 12.00pm on Sunday 2 August. We encourage all parents to book a time to meet with their son’s tutor, together with their son, to discuss Semester 1 report feedback and Semester 2 goals.

The House Teams Carnival will take place next Friday afternoon, and we are hopeful that the recent run of fine weather continues. Students are reminded to wear their House t-shirts with their PE uniform and, if participating in AFL, to bring and wear their mouthguard. We look forward to an enjoyable afternoon of spirited inter-house competition.

On Monday 17 August, after school, a courageous group of Year 12 students will participate in the World’s Greatest Shave, raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation to support families facing blood cancer and to fund vital research. We encourage our community to support these students as they make this generous and inspiring commitment.

Donate to the CCGS Year 12 Team – World’s Greatest Shave

Finally, a reminder that students purchasing food from the canteen should use their student card. Canteen vouchers from Reception should only be used as a last resort. If required, please ensure your son’s student card has sufficient funds.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• PSA Sport v Guildford – Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August
• Year 7 to 12 Parent / Student / Tutor Interviews – Monday 3 August 3.30pm to 7.00pm
• Year 12 Parent Information Evening / Sundowner – Monday 3 August 6.00pm to 8.00pm
• House Teams Carnival – Friday 7 August
• PSA Bye – Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August (excluding Cross Country)

Jamie Foster
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Technology and learning
• Traffic around campus
• Parent Forum
• ICAS assessments

There has been considerable discussion recently about the use of ICT in schools, with some schools choosing to ban certain technologies altogether. Rather than taking this approach, we believe it is important to help boys develop a healthy and balanced relationship with technology. ICT has an important place in learning when it is used purposefully, thoughtfully, and in ways that enhance boys’ engagement, creativity, collaboration and understanding. Our approach is to ensure that technology use is carefully monitored, age-appropriate and guided by staff, so that boys are supported to make safe, responsible and considered choices online. We also remain committed to staying up to date with advice from the eSafety Commissioner and aligning our practice with the Australian Curriculum’s ICT Capability, which emphasises effective, appropriate and responsible use of digital technologies.

With the building works for PERFORM commencing, I would like to acknowledge the way the Preparatory School community has adjusted to changes in parking and drop offs. The term has commenced very smoothly with families making the necessary adjustments to support this building project. With the additional spaces in the drop off loop, we have observed greater flow during our busy times in the morning and afternoon and as a result, reduced congestion along Queenslea Drive.

A reminder to parents that our Parent Forums provide parents with opportunities to raise matters, ask questions, listen to guest speakers from across the School and connect with the Head of the Preparatory School. The topic for the third forum for 2026 will cover the use of data to inform our teaching and learning including NAPLAN and standardised assessments.

Date: Tuesday 4 August
Time: 8.30am to 9.30am
Venue: Preparatory School Staffroom or via a YouTube livestream link
RSVP: If this interests you, please RSVP your attendance here 

The YouTube livestream link will be available on CCGS World Year group notices prior to the event commencing, which you can use to join virtually.

If you would like to ask a question on the topic to be discussed in the Forum, please email this to prepstudiesoffice@ccgs.wa.edu.au by Monday 4 August.

For families who have registered their sons for the ICAS assessments, a reminder that all assessments commence at 7.40am. Boys will need to be at School at 7.30am and meet at the Art Room with their fully charged iPads.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School