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• Welcome back
• PERFORM Project
• St John’s Wood East

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope all members of our community enjoyed a restful and refreshing holiday break and have returned ready for what promises to be a busy term.

Over the holiday period, an exciting milestone was reached with the commencement of demolition works for PERFORM, officially marking the beginning of the largest capital works project in the School’s history. PERFORM will become the cultural heart of Christ Church Grammar School, a purpose-built centre dedicated to the growth of every student. While the building itself will provide outstanding facilities for music, drama and performance, its true purpose extends far beyond bricks and mortar. Designed as a place where students can build the inner man, PERFORM will provide opportunities for boys to discover their voice, develop confidence, learn to collaborate and build resilience through creative endeavour. The skills nurtured through performance, debating, TED and wellbeing talks and creative expression are invaluable. Confidence, communication, critical thinking, creativity and adaptability are qualities that serve our students not only in the classroom, but throughout their lives. Whether they pursue careers in business, medicine, engineering, education, the arts or any other field, these capabilities help them succeed in the boardroom, the workplace and the wider community.

Projects of this scale naturally generate excitement and curiosity. Throughout the build, we will keep families informed and share key milestones as construction progresses. We look forward to sharing this journey with our community and celebrating each step towards the completion of what will be a truly transformational facility. I would like to thank all families for their understanding and support of the school whilst we navigate the necessary changes to parking on campus.

Another major project is also making excellent progress. Construction of the St John’s Wood East Playing Fields has now been completed, and the newly established turf is busily growing in preparation for its official opening next year. This important investment in the future of sport at Christ Church will bring our sporting programs together in one central location, creating greater opportunities for students, coaches, staff and families to connect and participate. By bringing our sporting activities together, the new precinct will further strengthen the sense of belonging and community that sport provides. Click here to see the latest progress and take a look at how this exciting project is taking shape.

As we begin Term 3, there is much to look forward to across academic, sporting, cultural and co-curricular life. Best wishes for a successful and rewarding Term 3.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Start of Term 3
• Supporting student success and leadership
• Important updates and reminders

I hope you enjoyed the three-week break. It was wonderful to see our students return on Tuesday in good spirits and looking smart, wearing their uniforms with pride. It is always a pleasure to catch up and hear about holiday experiences before settling into the routines of another busy and exciting term.

During the holidays, families received their son’s academic report. I encourage all Senior School students to read their report carefully and, in consultation with their classroom teachers, tutors and parents, identify any areas for improvement and begin working towards better outcomes. This is also an ideal opportunity to review the goals set at the beginning of the year and, where appropriate, refine or re-establish these goals for the term ahead. Most importantly, students should take responsibility for their learning, manage their time effectively, and ensure they are organised and prepared for the challenges ahead. Tutors look forward to discussing each student’s progress with you and your son at the upcoming Parent/Student/Tutor Evening.

This morning, I spoke with our Year 11 cohort about applying for Prefect positions for 2027. Any student wishing to pursue a leadership role should carefully review the information available on Student Nexus, discuss their application with their Head of House, and complete the online application form. We look forward to receiving these applications.

I have posted the following reminders for students on Nexus and, as always, we value your support in reinforcing these expectations at home.

A reminder that Friday afternoon sport and activities are a compulsory part of the school program. Even if your son is unable to participate, there are always valuable ways he can support his team and coaches. Where possible, we ask that appointments are scheduled outside school hours. If your son needs to leave during the school day, please notify the Absentees Office before he departs. He must also sign out and sign back in using the kiosk located in the Main Administration Building to complete the required verification process.

If your son becomes unwell during the day, he should ask his teacher to contact the Health Centre. Once directed, he should report to the nurse, who will contact you if he needs to go home. Students should not contact home directly to arrange collection without first reporting to the Health Centre. Your support in following these procedures is essential in helping us maintain the highest standard of care for every student.

Construction of PERFORM has now commenced. If you have visited the campus recently, you will have noticed that the existing buildings have been demolished and site-clearing works are underway. During this period, senior students should avoid access via Queenslea Drive. Instead, they will need to be dropped off and collected at a nearby location before walking to and from campus. For a map showing off campus locations for drop off and pick up, click here. Please note that the drop off and pick up loop near Sandover and Knutsford is reserved for Preparatory School students only.

Finally, it is important that students re-establish strong routines from Week 1, so they begin each day—whether it be with sport, music or tutorial—in the best possible way. The school day begins promptly at 8.30 am, and students are expected to arrive at tutorial on time, wearing their blazer correctly and in appropriate school shoes and socks. Please ensure you and your son allow for any additional travel time that may result from the current traffic and access arrangements.

Wishing all of our boys a successful and rewarding Term 3.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• PSA Sport v Trinity – Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July
• Year 11 PA Sundowner – Sunday 26 July 5.30pm
• Yr 7 Athletics Trials – Monday 27 July 1.00pm to 3.30pm
• Wellbeing Distillery Community Presentation – Tuesday 28 July 6.00pm
• 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

Jamie Foster
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• 2026 NAPLAN results
• ICAS competition registrations
• Term 3 Parent Forum

Welcome back to Term 3. I trust all families enjoyed a restful break. Term 3 is always busy with a range of activities and events occurring. Events in Term 3 include the Speaker’s Challenge finals, House Shout, ICAS Competitions, Grandparents Day, NAIDOC Week, Book Week, Science Week, Year 6 Market Day, the Year 6 Production and Open Night.

For parents of boys in Years 3 and 5, the 2026 NAPLAN results will be available for you to access in your Nexus account on Friday 24 July, using your existing credentials. As a School, we use the NAPLAN testing data as part of our broader collection of data to assist in the development of our learning programs. The Nexus portal can be accessed here. If you have any issues accessing the portal, please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787 or servicedesk@ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Registrations for the 2026 ICAS Competitions are open until 27 July. If you are interested in registering your son for the ICAS Competitions in Digital Technologies, Writing, English, Science, Spelling or Mathematics, information and registration can be found here

Each term 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 meeting 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.

As the new semester commences, we encourage all boys to read rich and stimulating literature. Mrs Gaskell and Mrs Helfgott have a wonderful knowledge of age-appropriate novels and picture books in our library and are more than happy to assist our boys in selecting books to borrow to read at home. Reading at home with your sons can have positive effects upon supporting cognitive development, improving language skills and developing a love of reading.

All our Term 3 captains, monitors and School Captain will be presented at our Friday assembly in the Chapel. I would like to congratulate and wish all these boys the best for the term ahead.

Finally, I would like to welcome all new boys and families to Christ Church, and I look forward to getting to know you as the term progresses.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School