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• Welcome back
• PSA Surfing and Golf
• Book Week

It was wonderful to welcome students back to campus on Tuesday. Spirits were high as staff, students and parents reconnected and shared stories from their mid-term break. I hope you enjoyed a restful break and have returned refreshed for what promises to be a busy and rewarding second half of Term 3.

On Friday, the PSA Surfing Competition took place, and I am delighted to report that the Christ Church team claimed first place. Congratulations to all the students on this outstanding achievement. The PSA Golf competition was also held, with the squad delivering an impressive performance to finish second overall. Thank you to the staff who supported, encouraged and coached our students throughout these competitions. Read more here

This week, the School is celebrating Book Week with a range of activities designed to inspire reading and foster a love of books. Our Year 12 Prefects have been reading to younger students during Preparatory School Library sessions, while Philanthropy Prefect Frederick Azis has been leading a fundraiser for The Next Chapter, a charity he co-founded with fellow Year 12 student Anurag Barua. The organisation donates books to underprivileged communities around the world, helping to expand access to education and literacy. It has been wonderful to see so many members of our School community embracing Book Week while supporting this meaningful cause.

Tomorrow, the House Athletics Carnival will take place. This is always a high-energy and enjoyable event, with students competing for House pride and glory. Following last week’s House Shout, it has been another fantastic term for House spirit.

On Saturday, we look forward to Soli ’26, which promises to be an unforgettable experience. There are still tickets available, and I encourage all families to attend if they can. The event will showcase outstanding performances from our Year 12 students and represents the culmination of their musical journey at Christ Church.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• PSA sport
• House Athletics Carnival
• Technology and safety

I hope the mid-term break provided an opportunity for families to relax and spend quality time together.

Congratulations to the PSA Surfing team on winning last Friday’s competition, where they displayed some excellent manoeuvres in wonderful conditions. Congratulations also to our PSA Golf team for their outstanding effort in securing second place. Read more here

As students prepare for tomorrow’s House Athletics Carnival, the final event in the Beatty Cup House Competition, I encourage them to embrace the occasion. The carnival provides a wonderful opportunity not only to participate in track and field events but also to support their House and contribute to the spirit of the day. The weather forecast looks favourable, and we are looking forward to the energy, colour and enjoyment that this event brings to the school community. A reminder that your son should not bring valuables to the stadium. Additionally, if you are collecting your son directly from the venue, he must check out with his Head of House before departing.

I have recently received several reports of students using 3D printers to create items that could potentially pose a safety risk. Whilst it is encouraging to see students exploring their creativity and developing technical skills, I ask that you please monitor the types of items they are designing and producing. As a result, students are not permitted to bring any 3D-printed items to school.

In addition, as technology continues to evolve, smart glasses have received increased attention and are becoming more widely available. I would like to clarify our expectations regarding their use within the School community. Smart glasses are not permitted to be worn by students at school or during school-related activities. Furthermore, smart glasses, or any similar device, must not be used by any member of our community to record staff or students. These expectations are in place to support privacy, wellbeing, and the safety of all members of our community.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• House Athletics Carnival – Friday 28 August, WA Athletics Centre, 8.15am to 2.30pm
• Soli ’26 – Saturday 29 August, 6.30pm to 9.00pm – Tickets available here
• Tri Athletics Carnival (selected students) – Friday 4 September, WA Athletics Centre, 2.30pm
• Year 10 PA Sundowner and Information – Sunday 6 September, 5.30pm

Jamie Foster
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Parent Series
• Celebrating Book Week
• Importance of reading

On Tuesday, Year 5 and 6 parents attended a Parent Series session led by School Psychologist Kate Atkinson, focusing on the social and emotional development of students in the upper primary years. Kate discussed friendships, resilience, emotional regulation, independence, and the transition to secondary school, while offering practical strategies to support wellbeing at home. The session reinforced the importance of open communication, safe opportunities to learn from mistakes, and strong home-school partnerships. This focus aligns with our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework, which promotes respect, responsibility, care, and a safe, supportive environment where every boy can thrive.

This week the Preparatory School is celebrating Book Week. The Children’s Book Council of Australia has chosen the 2026 theme, “Symphony of Stories”. Find out more information about the 2026 Children’s Book Week theme and explore what may be an interesting read for your son. As part of the week, the Library team has provided a range of activities for all age groups, using stories and imagination to create a shared symphony of reading: visiting authors, a Book Week challenge, and a culminating Book Week assembly.

Reading plays a vital role in the growth and development of young boys. It strengthens vocabulary, builds confidence, improves concentration and opens the door to imagination, curiosity and lifelong learning. Through books, students are introduced to new ideas, different perspectives and characters who help them better understand themselves and the world around them. Regular reading also supports academic success across every subject, while creating quiet moments for reflection and enjoyment in busy school and family lives. This Book Week, I encourage families to visit our library and see firsthand the wonderful resource available to our community. Our library is more than a place to borrow books; it is a welcoming space where students can discover authors, explore interests, ask questions and develop a genuine love of reading. I hope you take the opportunity to come in, look around and celebrate the joy of books with us.

Congratulations to our Building Good Men Award winners!

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School