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17 August 2017

CCGS World Edition

Next Edition: 24 August

From the Principal

Whole School Notices

Parents' Association
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Parents’ Association AGM

The Parents’ Association AGM will be held on Wednesday 13 September at 7.30pm in the Senior School Staff Room. All parents are welcome to attend and those interested can view the agenda and nomination form ahead of the AGM.

Nominations need to be submitted to the Secretary Fiona McLarty at petefeege@gmail.com by Wednesday 6 September.
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.
Uniform Shop
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Prep School Notices

Pre-Primary
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Brownes Dairy factory visit

The Pre-Primary boys will be heading to Brownes Dairy for an opportunity to milk a cow and see how a factory in the community operates.

When: Wednesday 13 September 2017
Where: 22 Geddes Street, Balcatta
Time: 8.45am to 12.30pm
What to bring: Please make sure that your son has his hat and water bottle. Please provide morning tea in a labelled, plastic bag to ensure that it fits in the esky.

For any enquiries, please contact Pre-Primary Teachers Mrs Rachael Durston, Miss Letitia Simon or Mrs Daniela Chacon.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival

The LW Parry Preparatory Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 22 August. The carnival will commence at 9.00am and all boys from Pre-Primary to Year 2 are expected to participate in this event.

Please click here for full details. For any enquiries, contact Kim Morcom (P-3 Physical Education Teacher).

Afternoon picnic

All Pre-Primary families are invited to get together for a family picnic.

Date: Sunday 27 August 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Venue: Russell Brown Park, Mosman Park

Please BYO picnic/drinks

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 1
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Year 1 mums’ night out – save the date

Date: Friday 15 September 2017

Further details to follow.

Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival

The LW Parry Preparatory Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 22 August. The carnival will commence at 9.00am and all boys from Pre-Primary to Year 2 are expected to participate in this event.

Please click here for full details. For any enquiries, contact Kim Morcom (P-3 Physical Education Teacher).

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 2
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Year 2 Mums Night Out

All Year 2 mums, grandmas, carers and guardians are invited to what should be a fun night out.

Date: Thursday 24 August 2017
Time: 7.00pm
Where: Vans Café, 1 Napolean Street, Cottesloe
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/303866 (this site will close at 11:59pm on Friday 18 August so that a table can be reserved for the night. Further details are on the TryBooking page.

Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Ruth, Chloe or Meredith your parent representatives.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival

The LW Parry Preparatory Pre-Primary to Year 2 Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 22 August. The carnival will commence at 9.00am and all boys from Pre-Primary to Year 2 are expected to participate in this event.

Please click here for full details. For any enquiries, contact Kim Morcom (P-3 Physical Education Teacher).

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 3
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Year 3 coffee mornings

We are looking forward to catching up with Year 3 parents at the following coffee mornings this term:

Date : Friday 11 August 2017
Time: Straight after morning school drop off around 8.40am
Venue: Academy Cafe, Claremont Quarter

Date: Wednesday 13 September 2017
Time: Straight after morning school drop off
Venue : Empire Homeware Café – Claremont ( shops in Bunning car park area in Claremont)

For queries, please contact Kelly Jones at kellyjones@upnaway.com.

Hope to see some of you there.

Year 3 Parents dinner

When: Friday 25 August 2017
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Bellissimo Restaurant, Claremont (licensed and BYO)
RSVP: jessicacrage@gmail.com by 18 August

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 4
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

CCGS Year 4 Parents – An evening with friends and canapés

Date: Friday 25 August 2017
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm (food to start)
Venue: Steve’s Hotel (High Bars area), 30 The Avenue, Nedlands
Cost: $25 per person including two cold and four hot canapés. Drinks are BYO.
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/REKL
RSVP: Monday 14 August
Enquiries: Jo Granich (4SO Co-rep) M: 0412 984 340 E: joannagranich@gmail.com

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 5
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.
Year 6
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Preparatory School Lapathon Fundraiser

On Thursday 31 August, the Preparatory School boys will be participating in a Lapathon at the Christ Church Senior School Oval between 9.00am and 3.00pm. The boys will have the opportunity to run as far as they can whilst raising money for charity. All money raised from this event will go to the Cambodian Children’s Fund.

Click here to read full details.

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Book Week in the Preparatory School

The Prep School boys are looking forward to Book Week in Week 6 this term (August 22 to 25).

This annual event is promoted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, an organisation founded in 1945 and dedicated to fostering and encouraging a love of good quality Australian children’s literature.

We will be celebrating with a variety of events during the week. On Tuesday, two teams of boys will be competing in the ‘Readers’ Challenge’ to be held at MLC. The boys have been preparing for this book competition over the last term and will be up against some stiff competition from other schools. We wish them well.

The other major event is the Dress-Up day and Book Week assembly on the Wednesday of Book Week. The boys are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a favourite book character or use this year’s Book Week theme, which is ‘Escape to Everywhere’, as their inspiration. The winning Books of the Year in four categories will be announced, the boys will get to enjoy the amazing acting talents of the staff in the Book Week play and then they will show off their own creative costumes in the Book Week Parade.

There will be other activities in the library during the week and we are hoping as many boys as possible will get involved. It’s going to be fun!

For any enquiries, please contact Kate Marshall (Teacher Librarian).

Year 6 combined CCGS and St Hilda’s Disco

Date: Friday 25 August 2017
Time: 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Venue: Adam Armstrong Pavilion, Dalkeith (next to tennis courts)
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/RDWO ($28 includes DJ, pizza, drink and ice cream)

Co-curricular activities for Term 3 2017

Term 3 co-curricular activities are now open for bookings. All students are allowed to enrol in two activities. Boys who are enrolled in Homework Club are also allowed to participate in two other activities, if desired.

The co-curricular activities commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 9 (inclusive), except for CoderDojo and Community Service. All co-curricular activities are for the duration of each term (unless specified).

Click here for more information.

Senior School Notices

Year 7
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.

Parents pizza night

All Year 7 parents are invited to get together for a relaxed pizza night.

Date: Friday 8 September 2017
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: The home of the Arundells
RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/300814 by Tuesday 5 September
Year 8
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.
Year 9
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Trimester 2 reports

For Year 9s, Trimester 2 in Humanities ends on Friday 4 August and Trimester 2 in Science ends on Thursday 17 August. Parents will be advised by email when reports for these trimester subjects are available for download from the portal.

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.

Parents drinks night

All Year 9 parents are invited to get together for a relaxed evening out.

Date: Saturday 26 August 2017
Time: From 6.00pm
Venue: Rodney’s Bait ‘n Tackle, 598 Stirling Highway, Mosman Park
Queries: Liesl Brogan at lcb@coralbaywa.com
Year 10
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

Trimester 2 reports

Trimester 2 in Humanities and Science ends on Friday 4 August for Year 10s. Parents will be advised by email when reports for these trimester subjects are available for download from the portal.

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.

Year 10 Parents’ Association sundowner and Venture information evening

The Year 10 Parents’ Association sundowner and Venture information evening will be held on Sunday 27 August at 5.30pm in the Refectory. Details will be sent out closer to the date.
Year 11
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Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.
Year 12
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Year 12 students completing Certificate courses

Those Year 12 students taking the Certificate III or IV in Fitness at Christ Church have a very firm deadline for completion: Friday 22 September (last day of Term 3). Boys should not assume that they can focus on other subjects in the next few weeks and catch up on Certificate components in Term 4. This is not possible and they have been advised accordingly. Non-completion of the Certificate course will, in many cases, mean that the WACE is lost, so it is vital that boys work consistently in this subject over the remainder of the term. Those Year 12 students taking a course externally also have the responsibility of ensuring that they are aware of the relevant deadlines and that they meet them. Last year we had students who fell behind and then submitted other students’ work as their own; they were not allowed to re-submit and were not awarded the Certificate.

Term 3 expectations for Year 12s

ATAR students
Parents are asked to note the following details of the School’s processes and expectations for Year 12 ATAR students as we near the end of term:
- Weeks 6 to 8: classes and assessments as normal
- Week 9: non-assessment week. Boys are required to attend class on Monday 11, Tues 12 and Wed 13 September as normal. We strongly advise against parents allowing them to stay home to ‘study’. Teachers will still be delivering elements of the course in some subjects and undertaking valuable revision activities in others – the boys need to be at school. However, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September are designated study days. Boys can work at home or come into school to utilise the library or other areas. They need to wear school uniform. Should they wish to meet with a staff member, they should email the teacher in advance to organise this, as staff may be allocated to other classes.
- The Trial examinations start on Saturday 16 September and finish on Friday 22 September. Any student who is too ill to sit an exam needs to see a doctor and submit a Medical Certificate. It is not always possible to re-schedule an exam.
My thanks to parents for their support of the School in these circumstances; having seen many cohorts of Year 12s go through the WACE process, we are convinced that this model is the most productive and effective possible for our boys.

General students
Parents are asked to note the following details of the School’s processes and expectations for Year 12 General students as we near the end of term:
- Weeks 6 to 8: classes and assessments as normal
- Early Week 9: boys are required to attend class on Monday 11, Tues 12 and Wed 13 September as normal.
- Late Week 9/Week 10: there will be no formal classes for boys on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September or the week 18 September to 22 September. However, those students who still have work to complete in practical subjects or certificate courses should make arrangements to attend and teachers will welcome the opportunity to support them, given adequate notice.
Students following a mixed General/ATAR pathway (with fewer than 4 ATAR subjects)
Parents are asked to note the following details of the School’s processes and expectations for mixed General/ATAR pathway students (with fewer than 4 ATAR subjects) as we near the end of term:
- Weeks 6 to 8: classes and assessments as normal
- Early Week 9: boys are required to attend class on Monday 11, Tues 12 and Wed 13 September as normal.
- Late Week 9/Week 10: there will be no formal classes for boys on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September or in the week 18 September to 22 September. They need to study for and complete their trial ATAR exams. However, those students who still have work to complete in practical subjects or certificate courses should make arrangements to attend and teachers will welcome the opportunity to support them, given adequate notice.
Year 12 Trial examination timetable and rules

The Christ Church Grammar School Trial examination timetable and rules were distributed to boys earlier this week.

Links to download

Trial exam timetable 2017
Rules for examinations 2017

Donate your unwanted/used spectacles and glasses for a good cause

In addition to used uniforms, the Uniform Shop is collecting unwanted/used spectacles and glasses on behalf of Global Hand, a charity which helps save children’s lives throughout South East Asia. If you are able to contribute, please drop by the Uniform Shop with your items.

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 – no further changes are allowed
- Subject without practical component or a General subject – by Friday 18 August
Year 12 Parent Information Presentation: Supporting your son through the ATAR/TISC/TAFE process

Thank you to those parents who attended the presentation on Tuesday 1 August. For those who were not able to attend, the slides and audio recording can be accessed below.

TISC Year 12 presentation
The WACE/TISC/TAFE process
Year 12 Parent Information Evening audio recording

House Athletics Carnival

The 2017 Secondary School House Athletics Carnival will now be held on Thursday 24 August at the WA Athletics Stadium, next to HBF Stadium. The stadium has very good facilities for athletes and spectators and we anticipate an excellent day of competition.

Parents are most welcome to attend and are asked to sit in the seats at the east end by the finish line, or with the boys in house areas. Alcohol consumption is not permitted.

Please click here for full details which have been updated to reflect changes in the date and the timings of the program.

Consequences of not sitting examinations in 2017

Year 12 students enrolled in ATAR course/s are reminded that they are required to sit for, and make a genuine attempt at, the WACE examination in that subject/s. A student may not meet the requirements to receive a WACE or an ATAR if he chooses to miss an examination.

Year 12 ATAR Examination timetables

SCSA have released the 2017 ATAR Examination timetables. Parents are encouraged to check these timetables carefully and ensure that no plans are made in regard to holidays, medical appointments etc at the time of an examination. SCSA will not re-schedule examinations for any reason whatsoever.

Useful links
Practical examination timetable
Written examination timetable

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.

Year 12 SCSA Handbook

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

Community

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Peppermint Grove Tennis Club

Junior memberships are now being offered at Peppermint Grove Tennis Club. For more information, please click here.

Join the fun and learn how to play cricket

Cricket is a sport for all and there’s more ways than ever for kids to experience the fun of cricket!

Click here to read more about the cricket programs offered through Cricket Australia.

Flippaball – new players welcome

New players are always welcome!

For more details:

Come and try FlippaBall

Flippaball and Flippaswim

Wembley Magpies Baseball Club – 2017/18 baseball season registrations now open

The Wembley Baseball Club have opened their annual registrations online for the 2017/18 baseball season. Registrations are open to boys and girls aged 8 and up.

For further details, please click here.

Street Steps Dance classes

High energy Hip Hop Dance classes – lots of fun for all ages, beginners to advanced. Term 3 enrolments are now open.

Please click here for more details.

VacSwim – October 2017

Enrol your children now in VacSwim swimming lessons during the October and December/January school holidays.

With swimming pools and beaches a part of the Western Australian lifestyle, ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is a must for all families.

Your children can join in the fun of learning to swim in lessons conducted at pools and open water venues across the State. VacSwim is for all children – from beginners through to advanced survival, rescue and resuscitation.

Your children can learn to swim for just:
- $7.00 per child for a five day short program
- $13.00 per child for all other programs
It’s even cheaper if you have three or more children:
- $18.00 a family for a five day short program
- $35.00 a family for all other programs
To find out more about VacSwim and to enrol online please visit education.wa.edu.au/swimming.