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From the Principal

Whole School Notices

Parents' Association
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Year 11 Parents’ Association Sundowner and information evening – save the date

This will be held on Sunday 31 July at 5.30pm in the Refectory. Please make a note of this and further details will be sent closer to the date.

Parents’ Association meeting

The next meeting for the PA year group and class representatives will be held on Thursday 27 July at 7.30pm in the Senior Staffroom. Please make a note of this in your diary. We look forward to seeing you there.
Centre for Ethics
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Centre for Ethics

The Centre for Ethics has been in conversations with the School and outer communities for more than 21 years. The Centre has welcomed speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds – philosophers, prime ministers, theologians, novelists, poets, explorers, members of parliament, educators and leaders who model an ethical way of life, those who work actively to change the world and those who place more emphasis on reflection.

Read the latest Centre for Ethics newsletter here.
Fees Reminder
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Term 3 and Semester 2 tuition fees

Families that have elected to pay their tuition fees termly or semesterly, please note that these fees are payable by the first day of Term 3, 18 July 2017. Fees outstanding 14 days after the commencement of term will attract a non-refundable late payment fee of $120. Statements will be emailed to all families on 30 June 2017.

Prep School Notices

Pre-Primary
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Uniform Shop update

Please note that the Uniform Shop now has size 4 and 6 tracksuit pants in stock. Knee patches to repair tracksuit pants are also available at no charge.

Pre-Primary parents’ morning coffee

All Pre-Primary parents are invited for a coffee catch up.

Date: Monday 26 June 2017
Time: After morning school drop off
Venue: Bethesda Hospital Café

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.
Year 1
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Uniform Shop update

Please note that the Uniform Shop now has size 4 and 6 tracksuit pants in stock. Knee patches to repair tracksuit pants are also available at no charge.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Year 1 Open Classroom

We would like to invite all Year 1 class parents to attend an open classroom. This is an opportunity for you to share an activity with your son as well as visit his classroom and view their work on display.

When: Friday 30 June 2017
Where: Year 1GC and Year 1AH classrooms
Time: 11.15am to 12.00pm

Unfortunately, parking will not be available on campus. Please plan to park nearby and walk over.

If you are unable to attend a grandparent or special friend is very welcome. Please let either Grace Curtis or Alicia Hill know.
Year 2
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Uniform Shop update

Please note that the Uniform Shop now has size 4 and 6 tracksuit pants in stock. Knee patches to repair tracksuit pants are also available at no charge.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Year 2 Open Classroom

We would like to invite all parents to join us for an open classroom. This is an opportunity for you to see how your son is progressing as well as share an activity with him in his classroom.

When: Tuesday 27 June (2BG and 2JJ)
Where: Year 2 classrooms
Time: 2.00pm to 2.45pm

If you are unable to attend a grandparent or special friend is very welcome. Please contact either Brooke Gonnella or Jenny Joseph.
Year 3
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Year 3 Herdsman Lake excursion

As part of the Term 3 History program, the Year 3 boys will be visiting Hersdman Lake on 28 June. The boys will be involved in activities to learn about Aboriginal culture.

The details of the excursion are below:

Class: 3CC and 3SL
Date: Wednesday 28 June 2017
Time: Bus leaves Queenslea Drive at 9.30 am sharp and the excursion departs at 1.45pm
To bring: Packed fruit, recess, lunch and a water bottle
To wear: School sports uniform and a school hat

Each class will require parent helpers to assist the boys with their activities. If you are available on this day to assist, please contact Year 3 Teachers Sally Lee or Claire Clemons.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Year 3 Open Classroom

We would like to invite all parents/guardians to join us for an open classroom. This is an opportunity for you to see how your son is progressing as well as share an activity with him in his classroom.

When: Thursday 29 June 2017
Where: Year 3 classrooms
Time: 2.30pm to 3.00pm

If you are unable to attend a grandparent or special friend is very welcome. Please contact either Mrs Sallyann Lee or Mrs Claire Clemons.

Annual Winter Music Concert

The following Prep Music ensembles have been invited to perform in the annual Winter Music Concert: String Orchestra, Prep School Choir, Recorder Club, Yahoos, Concert Band, Classical Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

Details of the concert are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Where: School Chapel
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Wear: Formal winter uniform
To bring: Musical instrument (if required)

Boys are required to meet their ensemble director at 5.15pm in the designated areas below. Once your son has been dropped off, parents are invited to enjoy some refreshments in the Chapel forecourt before the concert begins.

Meeting areas
- String orchestra – Fishbowl
- Prep Choir and Yahoos – choir room
- Recorder club – music department foyer
- Concert Band – RATFish (room above the Fishbowl)
- Classical Guitar Ensemble – L2 (downstairs in the music department)
- Percussion Ensemble – percussion room
If your son is not able to perform in the concert please detail the reason in writing and email Miss Jeffs (jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au) as soon as possible.
Year 4
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Year 4 Rugby Carnival

On Thursday 29 June, the Year 4 boys are participating in a Rugby Carnival at Hale School playing fields, Wembley Downs from 12.45pm to 2.35pm. They will be playing Year 4 boys from Scotch College and Hale School.

The boys will need to bring their lunch on the day (no lunch orders).

You are welcome to come and watch your son play.

On the day it is essential that your son has the following, clearly labelled, items:
- Christ Church sports shirt
- Christ Church sports shorts
- Christ Church sports socks
- Water bottle
- Mouthguard (compulsory)
The carnival is focused around participation and good sportsmanship. For any enquiries, please contact Kim Morcom (Year 4 Sport Co-ordinator).

We look forward to seeing you there for an enjoyable afternoon of rugby.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Annual Winter Music Concert

The following Prep Music ensembles have been invited to perform in the annual Winter Music Concert: String Orchestra, Prep School Choir, Recorder Club, Yahoos, Concert Band, Classical Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

Details of the concert are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Where: School Chapel
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Wear: Formal winter uniform
To bring: Musical instrument (if required)

Boys are required to meet their ensemble director at 5.15pm in the designated areas below. Once your son has been dropped off, parents are invited to enjoy some refreshments in the Chapel forecourt before the concert begins.

Meeting areas
- String orchestra – Fishbowl
- Prep Choir and Yahoos – choir room
- Recorder club – music department foyer
- Concert Band – RATFish (room above the Fishbowl)
- Classical Guitar Ensemble – L2 (downstairs in the music department)
- Percussion Ensemble – percussion room
If your son is not able to perform in the concert please detail the reason in writing and email Miss Jeffs (jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au) as soon as possible.
Year 5
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

IPSHA Performing Arts Festival – DVD orders

The evening performance of this year’s IPSHA Performing Arts Festival (held on Tuesday 20 June) will be filmed and a DVD will be available to purchase at a cost of $15 each.

Orders have been extended to 30 June. Please click here to secure your copy.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Year 5 to 6 Father/Friend and Son Sports Day

To celebrate the end of the Year 5 and 6 Winter Sports program, all Year 5 to 6 boys involved in inter-school sport will play in a father/friend and son sports match. Details below:

When
Thursday 10 August 2017 from 12.45pm to 2.45pm

Where
- Football at Mt Claremont playing fields contact Mr Brady Leckie bleckie@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Soccer at St Johns Wood playing fields contact Mr James Morgon jmorgon@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Rugby at St John’s Wood playing fields contact Mr Jerome Griffin jgriffin@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Hockey at UWA SuperTurf contact Mr Ryan Dawson rdawson@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
For further details visit http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=10&M=8&Y=2017

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Year 5 and 6 Sport Training

Due to the building works occurring on the Prep School oval, we will be moving all Year 5 and 6 Prep School winter sport training off campus during Term 3.

Details are below:

When: Monday 24 July, Monday 31 July and Monday 7 August
Time: 3.00pm to 4.20pm
Where: Soccer and Rugby will be held at St John’s Wood playing fields, Football will be held at Mt Claremont playing fields, and Hockey will continue to train at UWA Super Turf

Boys will be bused to and from the playing fields and will be back at Christ Church Grammar School by no later than 4.40pm for parents to pick up. If you wish, you can pick your son up from training at the various locations. Please liaise with the teacher-in-charge of each sport.

All training for winter sport concludes on Monday 7 August and all fixtures conclude with a Father/Friend and Son match taking place on Thursday 10 August.

Please remember to check the fixtures on our sport website at http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/Fixtures_Teams.asp?Id=28729

Please note that Rugby will change from Tuesday training in Term 2, to Monday training in Term 3.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brady Leckie.

Annual Winter Music Concert

The following Prep Music ensembles have been invited to perform in the annual Winter Music Concert: String Orchestra, Prep School Choir, Recorder Club, Yahoos, Concert Band, Classical Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

Details of the concert are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Where: School Chapel
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Wear: Formal winter uniform
To bring: Musical instrument (if required)

Boys are required to meet their ensemble director at 5.15pm in the designated areas below. Once your son has been dropped off, parents are invited to enjoy some refreshments in the Chapel forecourt before the concert begins.

Meeting areas
- String orchestra – Fishbowl
- Prep Choir and Yahoos – choir room
- Recorder club – music department foyer
- Concert Band – RATFish (room above the Fishbowl)
- Classical Guitar Ensemble – L2 (downstairs in the music department)
- Percussion Ensemble – percussion room
If your son is not able to perform in the concert please detail the reason in writing and email Miss Jeffs (jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au) as soon as possible.
Year 6
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Forrest fundraising event – Term 2 2017

A number of weeks ago in the Preparatory School during the half term Vertical House Group Challenges ‘The Dress up like Dad Relay’ was the kick starter for the Forrest House Fundraiser that will be occurring on the last Friday of the term (30 June 2017). The fundraiser will be a focus on boys’/men’s health and wellbeing and the money collected will be going towards the Perth Children’s Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit.

To raise money for this very real and relevant cause, the Preparatory boys will be bringing out the ‘Moe!’, their best fake moustache that is. Boys can purchase a fake moustache at school for $3 and will be encouraged to proudly parade around the School and playground on the day with their new facial adornment.

If sprouting facial hair is not their favourite fashion accessory, then the boys can for a gold coin donation wear their best worst ‘Tacky Tie’ for the occasion. Boys can choose to wear both a moustache and a ‘Tacky Tie’.

The aim behind the fun and fundraiser is to bring greater awareness to the students and raise the importance of understanding why it is vital to look after their bodies, diet, minds and emotions, to help them begin to create healthy life habits now and for when they grow into teenagers and then into men, as well as to know and understand that sharing and talking about not only the good moments in their lives but also the challenging and worrying ones is very important and healthy for all men, women and children to live happy and fullfilling lives.

Year 5 to 6 Father/Friend and Son Sports Day

To celebrate the end of the Year 5 and 6 Winter Sports program, all Year 5 to 6 boys involved in inter-school sport will play in a father/friend and son sports match. Details below:

When
Thursday 10 August 2017 from 12.45pm to 2.45pm

Where
- Football at Mt Claremont playing fields contact Mr Brady Leckie bleckie@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Soccer at St Johns Wood playing fields contact Mr James Morgon jmorgon@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Rugby at St John’s Wood playing fields contact Mr Jerome Griffin jgriffin@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
- Hockey at UWA SuperTurf contact Mr Ryan Dawson rdawson@ccgs.wa.edu.au. See this letter
For further details visit http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=10&M=8&Y=2017

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

Year 5 and 6 Sport Training

Due to the building works occurring on the Prep School oval, we will be moving all Year 5 and 6 Prep School winter sport training off campus during Term 3.

Details are below:

When: Monday 24 July, Monday 31 July and Monday 7 August
Time: 3.00pm to 4.20pm
Where: Soccer and Rugby will be held at St John’s Wood playing fields, Football will be held at Mt Claremont playing fields, and Hockey will continue to train at UWA Super Turf

Boys will be bused to and from the playing fields and will be back at Christ Church Grammar School by no later than 4.40pm for parents to pick up. If you wish, you can pick your son up from training at the various locations. Please liaise with the teacher-in-charge of each sport.

All training for winter sport concludes on Monday 7 August and all fixtures conclude with a Father/Friend and Son match taking place on Thursday 10 August.

Please remember to check the fixtures on our sport website at http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/Fixtures_Teams.asp?Id=28729

Please note that Rugby will change from Tuesday training in Term 2, to Monday training in Term 3.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brady Leckie.

Annual Winter Music Concert

The following Prep Music ensembles have been invited to perform in the annual Winter Music Concert: String Orchestra, Prep School Choir, Recorder Club, Yahoos, Concert Band, Classical Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

Details of the concert are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 27 June 2017
Where: School Chapel
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Wear: Formal winter uniform
To bring: Musical instrument (if required)

Boys are required to meet their ensemble director at 5.15pm in the designated areas below. Once your son has been dropped off, parents are invited to enjoy some refreshments in the Chapel forecourt before the concert begins.

Meeting areas
- String orchestra – Fishbowl
- Prep Choir and Yahoos – choir room
- Recorder club – music department foyer
- Concert Band – RATFish (room above the Fishbowl)
- Classical Guitar Ensemble – L2 (downstairs in the music department)
- Percussion Ensemble – percussion room
If your son is not able to perform in the concert please detail the reason in writing and email Miss Jeffs (jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au) as soon as possible.

Senior School Notices

Year 7
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program

Christ Church Grammar School would like to offer interested Years 7 and 8 students the opportunity to take part in the 2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program. The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) operates alongside NASA and provides a highly tailored STEM based learning opportunity to develop leaders of tomorrow. The US based course offers students unique access to NASA facilities, engineers, scientists and associated training programs. The study program is scheduled for the July holidays in 2018.

The program has received widespread support and recognition from similar schools in Australia. Please note that students have already been informed of this program.

For more details on this fantastic beyond the classroom learning opportunity, please attend the Parent Information Session:

Date: Monday 31 July 2017
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Senior School Staff Room
RSVP: http://www.ivicon.com.au/ccgs-rsvp-2018

Click here for a preview of what students can expect from this program. For further information, please contact Edward Hogg (ehogg@ccgs.wa.edu.au) or Geoffrey Alagoda (galagoda@ccgs.wa.edu.au).

Subject selection for 2018

Parents will receive an email from the Studies Office early next term with information about the selection of subjects for Year 8.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

ATARget

Revision courses for students in Years 7 to 9 are now available. For more information, please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/april-2017-revision-program-1

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.
Year 8
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program

Christ Church Grammar School would like to offer interested Years 7 and 8 students the opportunity to take part in the 2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program. The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) operates alongside NASA and provides a highly tailored STEM based learning opportunity to develop leaders of tomorrow. The US based course offers students unique access to NASA facilities, engineers, scientists and associated training programs. The study program is scheduled for the July holidays in 2018.

The program has received widespread support and recognition from similar schools in Australia. Please note that students have already been informed of this program.

For more details on this fantastic beyond the classroom learning opportunity, please attend the Parent Information Session:

Date: Monday 31 July 2017
Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Senior School Staff Room
RSVP: http://www.ivicon.com.au/ccgs-rsvp-2018

Click here for a preview of what students can expect from this program. For further information, please contact Edward Hogg (ehogg@ccgs.wa.edu.au) or Geoffrey Alagoda (galagoda@ccgs.wa.edu.au).

Subject selection for 2018

Parents will receive an email from the Studies Office early next term with information about the selection of subjects for Year 9.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

ATARget

Revision courses for students in Years 7 to 9 are now available. For more information, please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/april-2017-revision-program-1

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.
Year 9
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program

Christ Church Grammar School would like to offer interested Years 9, 10, and 11 students the opportunity to take part in the 2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program. The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) operates alongside NASA and provides a highly tailored STEM based learning opportunity to develop leaders of tomorrow. The US based course offers students unique access to NASA facilities, engineers, scientists and associated training programs. The study program is scheduled for the July holidays in 2018.

The program has received widespread support and recognition from similar schools in Australia. Please note that students have already been informed of this program.

For more details on this fantastic beyond the classroom learning opportunity, please attend the Parent Information Session:

Date: Monday 31 July 2017
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Senior School Staff Room
RSVP: http://www.ivicon.com.au/ccgs-rsvp-2018

Click here for a preview of what students can expect from this program. For further information, please contact Edward Hogg (ehogg@ccgs.wa.edu.au) or Geoffrey Alagoda (galagoda@ccgs.wa.edu.au).

Subject selection for 2018

Parents will receive an email from the Studies Office early next term with information about the selection of subjects for Year 10.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded. Year 9 parents are asked to note that reports for semesterised subjects will be made available at the end of Week 2 in Term 3. This enables teachers of these semesterised subjects to teach and assess right until the end of the semester, thus making the most of the limited time available to them.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

ATARget

Revision courses for students in Years 7 to 9 are now available. For more information, please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/april-2017-revision-program-1

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.

Year 9 Camp supplies

The CCGS Uniform Shop stocks items on the camp list, these have been selected and developed by the Kooringal team. Please see the Uniform Shop webpage for a list of camping supplies carried.
Year 10
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program

Christ Church Grammar School would like to offer interested Years 9, 10, and 11 students the opportunity to take part in the 2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program. The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) operates alongside NASA and provides a highly tailored STEM based learning opportunity to develop leaders of tomorrow. The US based course offers students unique access to NASA facilities, engineers, scientists and associated training programs. The study program is scheduled for the July holidays in 2018.

The program has received widespread support and recognition from similar schools in Australia. Please note that students have already been informed of this program.

For more details on this fantastic beyond the classroom learning opportunity, please attend the Parent Information Session:

Date: Monday 31 July 2017
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Senior School Staff Room
RSVP: http://www.ivicon.com.au/ccgs-rsvp-2018

Click here for a preview of what students can expect from this program. For further information, please contact Edward Hogg (ehogg@ccgs.wa.edu.au) or Geoffrey Alagoda (galagoda@ccgs.wa.edu.au).

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded. Year 10 parents are asked to note that reports for semesterised subjects will be made available at the end of Week 2 in Term 3. This enables teachers of these semesterised subjects to teach and assess right until the end of the semester, thus making the most of the limited time available to them.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

2020 university requirements

TISC has now released its booklet University Admission 2020: Admission Requirements for School Leavers. It can be accessed here.

ATARget

ATAR revision and exam preparation courses for Years 10 to 12 are now available. For more information and bookings please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/july-2017-senior-revision-program

Year 11 2018 subject selection

All Year 10 parents will be sent an email on Monday 26 June with a personal link for the initial selection of subjects. We would be very appreciative if this task could be completed by Wednesday 28 June. Confirmation of subjects will be required in Week 2 of Term 3, so parents and boys can continue to discuss and evaluate the options over the holiday break, if required.

Year 10 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews

Instructions for booking the Year 10 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews on Monday 26 June, via the CCGS Parent Portal, were sent to parents’ email addresses last week – should you appear not to have received the instructions, please email the Studies Office EA, Mrs Jo Hudson, (jhudson@ccgs.wa.edu.au) as soon as possible, to clarify why this might have occurred. Bookings will close promptly at 12 midday on Monday 26 June; we cannot accommodate any late requests.

Many thanks for your cooperation with this system. We are very appreciative and look forward to welcoming you and your son to the interviews.

Some Year 10 teachers have more than one class and a few may have up to 70 Year 10 students. It is therefore not possible for these teachers to see all their students and parents in one evening. If you miss out, you are encouraged to contact the ‘missed’ teachers and request an interview at another time, or receive feedback on your son’s progress over the telephone or via email.

Interviews will take place in the Refectory and in the R and S Block rooms above the Refectory. Your son should be familiar with these locations and be able to show you where they are. We ask that he wears his school uniform in the conventional fashion – thank you.

A bell will sound every five minutes and we ask that all parents move on when the bell sounds. Parents are able to make appointments for follow-up interviews, should there be issues that need more extensive discussion. Complying with the timing of these interviews is crucial. The whole system works efficiently if parents arrive punctually and parents and teachers keep to the time slots as allocated – we hope that this will be your experience and that you will enjoy the conversations about your son’s learning.

There are some Year 11 subjects that do not have an equivalent in Year 10 and parents and students may wish to talk to teachers of these subjects. Psychology and Philosophy & Ethics will have relevant teachers present between 4.30 and 5.30pm – no appointments are necessary, they will be happy for you to call by for a conversation.

We very much encourage the Year 10 boys to attend with their parents. They should be in their school uniform. Custodial and non-custodial parents are requested to arrange interviews at the same time so that all parents/guardians receive the same communication from teachers.

Year 11 EAL/D study 2018

Students intending to study English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) in Year 12, 2017, will also be required to complete an application for permission to enrol in this course. The EAL/D teacher, Ms Clare Macfarlane, will coordinate this process. Her phone number is 9442 1586.

See this link for more information: http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/Courses/WACE_Courses/English_as_an_Additional_Language_Dialect.

Year 11 Languages study 2018

All Year 10 students wishing to study a WACE language course in Year 11 and 12 are required to complete an application for permission to enrol in a WACE language course. The Head of Language, Mrs Nicky Griffin-Appadoo, can provide advice about this process – her contact number is 9442 1636.

No enrolments can be made without such permission being granted by SCSA. All decisions regarding eligibility are made by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and any queries in regard to eligibility should be directed to eligibility@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Your son will be provided with the relevant form and guidelines, which can also be obtained from http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Events_and_Forms/Application_Order_Forms – scroll down to the bottom and you will find:
- a document on guidelines and application
- a document on completing the application and
- a document on completing the statutory declaration.
SCSA Year 10 2017 Information booklet

This booklet gives an overview of the options available to students in Years 11 and 12, along with information about the requirements of the WACE. It is useful reading for Year 10 parents.

http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-10-information
Year 11
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program

Christ Church Grammar School would like to offer interested Years 9, 10, and 11 students the opportunity to take part in the 2018 HASSE Space School International Study Program. The Houston Association for Space and Science Education (HASSE) operates alongside NASA and provides a highly tailored STEM based learning opportunity to develop leaders of tomorrow. The US based course offers students unique access to NASA facilities, engineers, scientists and associated training programs. The study program is scheduled for the July holidays in 2018.

The program has received widespread support and recognition from similar schools in Australia. Please note that students have already been informed of this program.

For more details on this fantastic beyond the classroom learning opportunity, please attend the Parent Information Session:

Date: Monday 31 July 2017
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Senior School Staff Room
RSVP: http://www.ivicon.com.au/ccgs-rsvp-2018

Click here for a preview of what students can expect from this program. For further information, please contact Edward Hogg (ehogg@ccgs.wa.edu.au) or Geoffrey Alagoda (galagoda@ccgs.wa.edu.au).

Subject selection for 2018

Parents will receive an email from the Studies Office early next term with information about the selection of subjects for Year 12.

Year 11 Parents’ Association Sundowner and information evening – save the date

This will be held on Sunday 31 July at 5.30pm in the Refectory. Please make a note of this and further details will be sent closer to the date.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

ATARget

ATAR revision and exam preparation courses for Years 10 to 12 are now available. For more information and bookings please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/july-2017-senior-revision-program

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.
Year 12
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School ovals and pool closed this weekend

This weekend, as part of the new Preparatory School build, the contracted building company PS Structures will be removing the surface of the tennis courts which contains minute traces of hazardous material.

To ensure this can be done quickly and effectively over the weekend the School ovals and pool will be closed this Saturday and Sunday.

Year 12 Practical exams

All parents whose son is enrolled in a subject with a practical component need to note that the practical exams are often held during the holidays between Terms 3 and 4. Candidates must be available for these examinations and should not book holidays overseas or interstate! The practical examination dates are listed here.

Year 12 Luncheon Friday 16 June

The points made to the Year 12 group at Friday’s luncheon are below.
- Deb Hill spoke about the Old Boys’ Association – its activities and its benefits. She is very happy to tell you more, if you are interested – her office is in the Old Boys’ Gallery. You will receive detailed information about joining the OBA later in the year.
- Lumina spoke about the very positive approach to the recent exams – three major points to remember now:
  - There is still a significant amount of assessment to go in ATAR and General subjects – that means there is a significant opportunity to improve
  - Form study groups now and get serious about learning from and with your friends and supporting each other
  - Share resources – although you are ‘competing’, you will all benefit if the cohort as a whole performs well.
Margaret Brophy spoke about these points:
- We are reviewing exam results – be aware that teachers set exams that are of a realistic level of difficulty – they do not set out to make them way too difficult to scare you… trust your teachers and work with them to address your weaknesses and build on your strengths
- Term 2 holidays for ATAR students: you need a break – about a week spent with family and friends with no school work, catching up on sleep – Term 2 has been tough and Term 3 is even tougher. Then you need to re-group and get serious, especially in terms of organisation – for example, make sure all your notes are in order; summaries of work from Terms 1 and 2 are complete; mind-maps done; past exams plus marking keys plus markers’ reports downloaded from Nexus. I will email a study strategies booklet for your reference – try to ensure you are varying your methods of study.
- Practical exam rules: SCSA is extremely serious about these rules and we have had about ten students penalised (marks taken off) for breaking them in the past three years. You need to know what the rules are and ensure you abide by them.
- If, at the start of Term 3, you have an injury that could prevent you participating in any of the practical exams, you must let me know immediately so that we can make a plan.
- No further changes of subject are available to Year 12s. You can, however, drop your sixth subject and change to five subjects as below (SCSA mandates that all students complete a minimum of five subjects in Year 12): Subject with practical component – by Friday 21 July; Subject without practical component or a General subject – by Friday 18 August.
- We will advise you when your Predicted ATARS (calculated without bonus marks at this stage of the year) have been uploaded to the portal. You can make big gains before the end of the year (but don’t be complacent – you can go backwards, too).
Alternative format practical examinations for ATAR course examination candidates with long-term injury or illness

Candidates with an injury or illness existing at the start of Term 3 should apply to be examined in an alternative format, if the injury or illness will affect their participation in the standard practical examination of any course. There will be no sickness/misadventure consideration for candidates on the basis of an injury or illness existing at the start of Term 3.

The alternative format examination will be designed to assess the same aspects as the standard practical examination. An alternative, but equitable, marking key will be developed for these candidates.

Application is to be made on the standard special examination arrangements application form, distributed to all schools in February. The application is to be supported by appropriate medical information. The School will be advised of the outcome of the application. It will be the responsibility of the School to convey the decision to the candidate.

Candidates will be expected to report at the designated time and location for completion of this alternative format practical examination. The scheduling of these examinations will coincide with the standard practical examinations for that course.

Candidates studying Physical Education Studies or Dance are the most likely to need special arrangements; however, candidates in any course with a performance or interview component may be eligible.

Where the nature and duration of the candidate’s condition are definite and known early (e.g. an elective knee reconstruction), the application should be made by the deadline of 16 May 2017. Where the injury or illness occurs after that date, application should be made as soon as it is known that the candidate will be unlikely to participate in the standard format of the practical examination. Unless a candidate with an injury or illness existing as of the start of Term 3 can be guaranteed to recover sufficiently to sit the standard practical examination, the school should apply for the student to sit an alternative format practical examination. The last date for application is 28 July 2017.

Failure to submit an application will jeopardise the candidate’s completion of the examination requirements for that course. It may also impact on their achievement of the WACE and affect their ATAR. Completion of the alternative format practical examination by a candidate with a long-term injury or illness is not discretionary. Failure to complete the practical examination due to long-term injury or illness will mean that the candidate will not have their school grade for that ATAR Year 12 course count towards meeting any of the WACE requirements.

As this is the seventh year of operation for this requirement, no leniency will be provided for candidates or schools not following the required process. In recent years a number of candidates did not achieve a WACE as a direct result of ignoring this requirement.

Year 12 parent information night: Supporting your son through the ATAR/TISC/TAFE process

This final information night for Year 12 parents will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1 August in the Senior Staffroom.

Applications to overseas universities

Any Year 12 students who are intending to apply to overseas universities need to advise Ms Brophy or Ms Clarke of this fact, if they have not already done so. Such applications can require the gathering of a range of documents, including written references, and it is vital for us to have as much notice of this as possible.

Statement of Predicted ATAR

Each Year 12 student completing an ATAR course will receive a statement of his Predicted ATAR via tutorial next week. This ranking is calculated using the Semester One course mark and Semester One examination and serves as a useful guide for the progress made thus far. The Maths and Languages bonus is not included in the calculation and there is no attempt to estimate the impact of scaling, moderation or standardisation.

There is still ample opportunity for boys who are disappointed to make significant improvement. Those who are happy with their Predicted ATAR do, of course, need to ensure that they maintain their level of effort and attainment until November.

Copies of the Predicted ATAR will also be uploaded to the portal for parent information. As a point of reference, in 2016, the median ATAR achieved by CCGS Year 12s was 92.35; the State median was 80.85; the median ATAR achieved by CCGS Year 12s in 2015 was 89.55; the State median was 79.10. In 2014, the median ATAR achieved by CCGS Year 12s was 91.30; the State median was 79.00.

Term 3 – Parent/Student/Tutor meetings – Monday 24 July 2017

The parent/student/tutor meetings for Years 7 to 12 will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Monday 24 July .

This meeting is designed to enable you to discuss your son’s report and provide an opportunity to set goals for the remainder of 2017.

Appointments will be available via the CCGS parent portal from Friday 15 July. Details will be provided closer to the date.

Parking and signage reminder

Parking on the Christ Church campus and MLC campus is limited, particularly during the busy morning and afternoon periods.

If you are dropping your son or daughter off, please use the designated drop off zones and observe the direction arrows to keep traffic flowing.

This will ensure parking bays are available for parents who are attending appointments and that student safety and traffic flow are maintained during high volume periods.

Uniform Shop closure

Please be advised that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 June for their annual stocktake and audit.

Rock Workshop Extravaganza

The CCGS Rock Workshop students from Prep and Senior School present an afternoon of rock’n’roll covers and originals. Featuring more than 100 students, this free concert will suit all tastes in rock and highlight the fabulous work of our very talented guitarists, vocalists, keyboard players and drummers.

When: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Where: Chapel Forecourt

For enquiries, please contact Karen Sim.

ATARget

ATAR revision and exam preparation courses for Years 10 to 12 are now available. For more information and bookings please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/july-2017-senior-revision-program

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via the parent portal in the week following the end of term. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.

ATAR subjects with practical component

A number of ATAR subjects include practical examinations as well as written examinations. Teachers talk to their students about all of these exams throughout the year; it is vital that boys understand that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority is very serious about enforcing the rules that govern the examinations for these practical components. All boys will be informed of the rules pertaining to their particular practical examination and given the weblink to this information http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials (click on Examination Materials tab, then scroll down to 2017 practical examination document/s).

Teachers will, of course, work with students to assist them to comply with the rules, some of which are quite complex, but follow-up on past penalties has made it clear that SCSA ultimately regards it as the student’s responsibility to ensure that there are no breaches and it is, unfortunately, the student who is penalised for any such breaches. Such breaches are invariably penalised by a loss of marks – it is really important that candidates understand that SCSA is very serious about the rules and will apply them at all times. For example, inclusion of the candidate’s name on a single piece of paper in a portfolio, inclusion of the school name, or submission of a portfolio that is over the page limit will all result in a loss of marks. Boys need to ensure they are very familiar with the rules for practical exams and portfolio submissions and that they comply with them scrupulously. Parents’ assistance in this regard is appreciated.

Year 12 SCSA Handbook

The Year 12 SCSA Handbook is an invaluable resource for Year 12 parents and students – it is now available at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/news-items/year-12-information-handbook.

Requests for change of subject

No further changes of subject are available to Year 12s. They can, however, drop their sixth subject and change to five subjects as below (SCSA mandates that all students complete a minimum of five subjects in Year 12):
- Subject with practical component – by Friday 21 July
- Subject without practical component or a General subject – by Friday 18 August

Community

Holiday courses at CCGS
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Fire Tech Camp

Fire Tech Camp courses will be running from Monday 3 to Friday 14 July in the ICT Centre at Christ Church. Coding, Minecraft, video game design, robotics and drone making are all available.

For more information please visit http://www.firetechcamp.com.au/courses-at-christ-church-grammar-school
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Bond University scholarship applications close in six weeks

Over the next six weeks students will be proofreading their resumes and fine-tuning their applications, as Bond University scholarship applications are closing on 31 July and the chance of a lifetime is up for grabs.

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Murdoch University – Information Sessions

Do you want to find out more about Murdoch courses and the career paths they lead to?

Murdoch have a range of exciting and informative career evenings coming up this month that you may be interested in attending:

14 June – Community, Culture and Global Issues Careers Evening
21 June – Engineering, Information Technology and Science Careers Evening
28 June – Health Careers Evening

Come along to hear first-hand from their leading academics about what to expect whilst studying your degree and how you can combine majors to maximise your employment opportunities.

You can also chat with current and past students about their Murdoch experience, and find out more about scholarships, admission requirements, alternative pathways and the support services they offer their students.

See all Murdoch events here.

ATARget

ATAR revision and exam preparation courses for Years 10 to 12 are now available. For more information and bookings please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/july-2017-senior-revision-program

ATARget

Revision courses for students in Years 7 to 9 are now available. For more information, please visit http://www.atarget.com.au/store/atar-programs/april-2017-revision-program-1

ATAR Express Workshops

Learn how to ace your ATAR subjects with tips for excelling in your studies. These two-day courses are designed to prepare students for concepts that will be introduced in the second part of Year 11 through a combination of revision of semester one content and introduction of semester two content.

Subjects covered: Mathematics Methods, English, Human Biology and Chemistry plus Study Skills for Year 11 and 12.

When: Monday 3 to Friday 14 July 2017
Where: The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle Campus

To register, visit www.nd.edu.au or contact Notre Dame’s Academic Enabling and Support Centre on 9433 0950.

Course Advice Sessions

Students seeking course advice are invited to book a one-on-one appointment with a Prospective Students Advisor during the July holidays. This is a chance to go over Notre Dame’s undergraduate course options and the application process in depth.

When: Monday 3 July to Wednesday 12 July 2017
Time: By appointment
Where: Prospective Students Office, 23 High Street, Fremantle

To register, visit www.nd.edu.au or contact Notre Dame’s Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533.

A Day in the Life of a Uni Student

Come to Notre Dame in Fremantle and get a taste of what uni life is like in Freo’s west end. You can take part in lectures and activities (without the assessments!), join a campus tour, and meet current students and academics. Year 12s can participate in an optional application session.

When: Friday 14 July 2017
Time: 9.30am to 2.00pm
Where: Drill Hall (ND25), corner Mouat and Cliff Street, Fremantle

To register, visit www.nd.edu.au or contact Notre Dame’s Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533.

Develop your culinary passions these July holidays!

A career in cheffing comes from a passion for cooking. International Culinary Studio’s ‘Junior Chef at Home’ program has been developed to provide older children and teenagers with an insight into the culinary world, developing many of the cooking, baking and technical skills they will need if they decide to turn their passion into a career.

Click here to read more.

University of Melbourne – July Interstate Student and Family Information Day

The University of Melbourne would like to invite interstate students to attend their Information Day for interstate students and their families on Monday 10 July from 9.00am to 5.00pm at their Parkville campus.

The day will focus on aspects of the university that are of greater concern to interstate students such as the application process, scholarships, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance. Participants will have an opportunity to ask current University of Melbourne students who have come from interstate about their experience and how they managed the transition. The program will also include a campus tour followed by a free lunch at one of the residential colleges and finally a college tour.

They also highly recommend students turning their University of Melbourne experience into a long weekend and to participate in another event they are running on the previous Friday 7 July, A Day at Melbourne where attendees will find out about their undergraduate courses, structure, majors, graduate pathways, enhancement programs and activities that can be done within each faculty.

Click here to register.

Student event – Year 12 individual advisory sessions

The Future Students team at UWA are hosting Year 12 students and their parents on campus during the July school holidays with individual advisory sessions. Families will have the opportunity to have a one-on-one consultation with the Future Students team in order to gain more knowledge on:
- UWA courses
- Admission requirements
- Direct Pathways into postgraduate courses
- Important dates for YR12 students
- The TISC application and offer process
- The UWA student experience
When: 11 to 13 July 2017
Time: 10.00am to 7.30pm

Registrations are now open and bookings are essential. Please visit https://study.uwa.edu.au/events/year-12-individual-advisory-sessions to register.
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Free parenting seminars

Parents are invited to attend the Triple P Seminar Series being held in Wanneroo and Warwick. This is an opportunity to learn practical, positive and effective ways to deal with common behavioural problems, and ways to help your son achieve their best at school and in the future.

When: Term 3 2017
Location: Wanneroo
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/PQOL or or phone 9400 9551 for more information

When: Term 3 2017
Location: Warwick
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/QKGN or phone 9400 9551 for more information

To find other available programs visit www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Triple_P.

Free Triple P discussion groups

Parents are invited to attend a Triple P Discussion Group. This is a free, short two hour session that will focus on some of the commonly experienced behaviours that parents can struggle with eg. disobedience, fighting and aggression, tantrums at the shopping centre.

Click here for more details.

Winter theatre camp – Jingle all the way

The WA Children’s Theatre are running a four-day theatre holiday camp at Methodist Ladies College this July. The camp teaches the life-skill of being grateful for all we have.

Enrolments are open for their winter theatre camp ‘Jingle all the way’, a fun filled holiday themed theatre camp running at Methodist Ladies College from 11 to 14 July. Children aged 7 to 14 will have fun putting together a camp show, creating set and learning about gratitude over the four days.

For more info visit http://wachildrenstheatre.com.au/shop/ or call Louise on 0410 731 820.

UWA clinical trial – research volunteers required

The research team at the Neurocognitive Development Unit will be hosting their popular Children’s Activity Program during the first two weeks of July at The University of Western Australia.

If your child is aged between 7 and 11 years and you are interested in participating, please click here to read more.

Community Sports Camps

AFL clinics are being held at CCGS playing fields on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 July from 9.00am to 3.00pm. For more information and booking details please go to https://communitycamps.com.au/camp/football-camp-claremont/

Artitude Amplified

Telethon Speech and Hearing’s premier fundraising event ‘Artitude Amplified’ is fast approaching and takes place at Crown Perth on Saturday 15 July. This event will be particularly significant as they are celebrating their 50 year anniversary of helping children to hear and speak. The event will host over 400 attendees including prominent politicians, philanthropists, art lovers and the Perth corporate community. Attending guests will be entertained by performers Rob Mills and Luke Kennedy from Swing on This.

This event is the leading fundraising event for Telethon Speech and Hearing, raising much needed funds to support their early intervention program for hearing impaired children and their families.

For more details on the event, please click here.

Pro Football Training July Clinics

Pro Football Training are delighted to announce their July school holiday clinics.

When: 3 to 6 July 2017
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Venues: Lords Sport and Recreation Centre, Subiaco, Kingsway Indoor Stadium, Madeley, and Curtin Stadium, Bentley

Click here for full details and registration.

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