CCGS World | Christ Church Grammar School

12 October 2017

CCGS World Edition

Next Edition: 19 October

From the Principal

Whole School Notices

Parents' Association
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Parents’ Association representatives meeting

The next Parents’ Association representatives meeting will be held on Thursday 19 October at 7.30pm in the Senior School Staff Room.

This is the final meeting for 2017, so we would love to see all class and year group representatives there. All other parents, especially those interested in becoming a representative next year, are welcome to attend. Please send any queries to Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
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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Families that have elected to pay their tuition fees termly, please note that these fees were due on the first day of Term 4, 10 October. Fees outstanding 14 days after the commencement of the term will attract a non-refundable late payment fee of $120.

Thank you to those parents who have settled their accounts.
Uniform Shop
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Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.

Prep School Notices

Pre-Primary
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.
Year 1
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Activity: Kids n Sports

Cost: $15 per family (siblings welcome to join in with Kids n Sports)

Please make payment to the following account by 4 November and include your name so we can identify who has made payment.

Margaret Lidi – Bankwest – BSB 303 092 Account 5964143

Family Day

When: Sunday 5 November 2017
Time: 12.00pm onwards
Where: CCGS oval at Mount Claremont

What to bring:

1. Please bring a plate or two of food of your choice to share
2. If you have a portable trestle table, please bring it along so we can set-up food and drinks

Parents morning tea

When: Thursday 26 October 2017
Time: Straight after school drop off
Where: And Cafe inside Mobilia Furniture at 312 Stirling Highway, Claremont

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.
Year 2
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.
Year 3
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Year 3 to 6 House Sports Day

As part of our Sports Development program in the Preparatory School, the Year 3 to 6 cohort will be involved in an afternoon of House sport on Thursday 16 November from 12.00pm. All are invited to come along and watch the boys compete in Houses in the following sports:
- Soccer – at St John’s Wood playing fields
- Basketball – at Bendat Basketball Stadium
- Cricket – at Mt Claremont playing fields
- Football – at Mt Claremont playing fields
Boys are to wear their House sports uniform to school. For more information including fixtures, venues and team list details, please visit the following link:

http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=16&M=11&Y=2017

For details about team selection, please refer to our House co-ordinators:
- Dale – Mr Jay Pyefinch
- Stirling – Mrs Jody Venables
- Forrest – Mr Heath Pozzi
- Giles – Mrs Mackinnon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sportsmaster Kim Morcom.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.
Year 4
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Year 3 to 6 House Sports Day

As part of our Sports Development program in the Preparatory School, the Year 3 to 6 cohort will be involved in an afternoon of House sport on Thursday 16 November from 12.00pm. All are invited to come along and watch the boys compete in Houses in the following sports:
- Soccer – at St John’s Wood playing fields
- Basketball – at Bendat Basketball Stadium
- Cricket – at Mt Claremont playing fields
- Football – at Mt Claremont playing fields
Boys are to wear their House sports uniform to school. For more information including fixtures, venues and team list details, please visit the following link:

http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=16&M=11&Y=2017

For details about team selection, please refer to our House co-ordinators:
- Dale – Mr Jay Pyefinch
- Stirling – Mrs Jody Venables
- Forrest – Mr Heath Pozzi
- Giles – Mrs Mackinnon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sportsmaster Kim Morcom.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Term 4 coffee morning

Please join us for the final morning catch up for the year.

When: Thursday 26 October 2017
Time: After school drop
Where: And Cafe inside Mobilia (old Richards Retravision), 312 Stirling Highway Claremont (Cnr Stirling Highway and Bayview Terrace). Parking at the rear, or across the road at Claremont Hall.

Year 4 Carnival

On Thursday 2 November, the Year 4 boys are participating in a Cricket Carnival at our Mount Claremont playing fields from 12.45pm to 2.35pm. They will be playing Year 4 boys from Scotch College and Hale School.

Click here for more information.

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.

Western Suburbs Water Polo

If your son is interested in playing water polo, please view this informational flyer.
Year 5
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Sailing on the Swan River

As part of the exciting Year 5 program, the boys in this cohort will be experiencing four days of sailing on the Swan River. They will be taught a basic course, with a possible extension to aspects of higher levels.

Dates as follows:
- 5CT – Monday 30 October to Thursday 2 November
- 5JG – Monday 6 November to Thursday 9 November
- 5NH – Monday 13 November to Thursday 16 November
- 5JM – Monday 20 November to Thursday 23 November
The sailing experience for each Year 5 class is outlined here.

Year 5 mums drinks catch-up

When: Thursday 2 November 2017
Time: From 7.00pm onwards
Where: Billie H in Claremont

Year 3 to 6 House Sports Day

As part of our Sports Development program in the Preparatory School, the Year 3 to 6 cohort will be involved in an afternoon of House sport on Thursday 16 November from 12.00pm. All are invited to come along and watch the boys compete in Houses in the following sports:
- Soccer – at St John’s Wood playing fields
- Basketball – at Bendat Basketball Stadium
- Cricket – at Mt Claremont playing fields
- Football – at Mt Claremont playing fields
Boys are to wear their House sports uniform to school. For more information including fixtures, venues and team list details, please visit the following link:

http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=16&M=11&Y=2017

For details about team selection, please refer to our House co-ordinators:
- Dale – Mr Jay Pyefinch
- Stirling – Mrs Jody Venables
- Forrest – Mr Heath Pozzi
- Giles – Mrs Mackinnon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sportsmaster Kim Morcom.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.

Western Suburbs Water Polo

If your son is interested in playing water polo, please view this informational flyer.
Year 6
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Co-curricular activities for Term 4 2017

Places are still available in the following co-curricular clubs:

Monday
Years 1 and 2        Spectacular Science (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Numero (7 spots left)
Years 4 to 6           CoderDojo (4 spots left)

Tuesday
PP to Year 3 Yoga (7 spots left)
Years 3 to 6           Zumba (6 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Squad Swimming (10 spots left)
Years 5 & 6           Fire Tech (10 spots left)

Wednesday
Years 4 to 6           Lunchtime Book Club (10 spots left)

Thursday
Years 1 to 6           Educated by Nature (7 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Fire Tech (6 spots left)
Years 3 and 4        Squad Swimming (6 spots left)

Click here for the full list of co-curricular club activities available.

Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Year 3 to 6 House Sports Day

As part of our Sports Development program in the Preparatory School, the Year 3 to 6 cohort will be involved in an afternoon of House sport on Thursday 16 November from 12.00pm. All are invited to come along and watch the boys compete in Houses in the following sports:
- Soccer – at St John’s Wood playing fields
- Basketball – at Bendat Basketball Stadium
- Cricket – at Mt Claremont playing fields
- Football – at Mt Claremont playing fields
Boys are to wear their House sports uniform to school. For more information including fixtures, venues and team list details, please visit the following link:

http://sport.ccgs.wa.edu.au/CalendarDay.asp?Id=28729&D=16&M=11&Y=2017

For details about team selection, please refer to our House co-ordinators:
- Dale – Mr Jay Pyefinch
- Stirling – Mrs Jody Venables
- Forrest – Mr Heath Pozzi
- Giles – Mrs Mackinnon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sportsmaster Kim Morcom.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Stationery Year 7 2018

The Stationery List for Year 7 2018 can be found here.

Year 6 camp information

Upcoming Year 6 camp dates as follows:

6PW Wednesday 11 October – Friday 13 October 2017
6SM Monday 16 October – Wednesday 18 October 2017
6JH Wednesday 18 October – Friday 20 October 2017
6HP Monday 23 October – Wednesday 25 October 2017

Please click here for full information.

Summer uniform reminder

In Term 4 boys are required to wear their summer uniform and formals on Friday. Please check that your son’s uniform still fits.

Western Suburbs Water Polo

If your son is interested in playing water polo, please view this informational flyer.

Senior School Notices

Year 7
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Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Remembrance Day for grandparents and grandfriends

This year the School is conducting a special service for Remembrance Day on Thursday 9 November.

We would like to invite grandparents and grandfriends of boys in Years 7 to 11 to attend an assembly and enjoy a morning tea in Sandover Dining Hall afterwards.

Date: Thursday 9 November 2017
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Queenslea Drive, Claremont

Seating is limited, please RSVP for those grandparents and grandfriends able to attend: https://ccgsremembranceday.eventbrite.com.au.

Parking is not available on the campus. For parking locations close to the School please visit: https://parking.ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Mother and Son’s afternoon facilitated by Time and Space – Bill Jennings

Christ Church Grammar School is delighted to offer you an opportunity to experience a lifetime memory with your son at a ‘Mother and Son’s afternoon’ facilitated by Time and Space – Bill Jennings.

This innovative program is an event we have planned especially for our Year 7 students and their mothers (or female mentors). We think that this is a great time to bring you together. There will be no charge for this event.

When: Saturday 28 October 2017
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
RSVP: Please click here to register

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Stationery Year 8 2018

The Stationery List for Year 8 2018 can be found here.

Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.
Year 8
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Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Remembrance Day for grandparents and grandfriends

This year the School is conducting a special service for Remembrance Day on Thursday 9 November.

We would like to invite grandparents and grandfriends of boys in Years 7 to 11 to attend an assembly and enjoy a morning tea in Sandover Dining Hall afterwards.

Date: Thursday 9 November 2017
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Queenslea Drive, Claremont

Seating is limited, please RSVP for those grandparents and grandfriends able to attend: https://ccgsremembranceday.eventbrite.com.au.

Parking is not available on the campus. For parking locations close to the School please visit: https://parking.ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Stationery Year 9 2018

The Stationery List for Year 9 2018 can be found here.

Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.
Year 9
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Kooringal Family Day

Our Kooringal Family Day is coming up and all Christ Church families are invited to enjoy a fun day out.

When: Sunday 22 October 2017
Time: 10.00am to 2.45pm
Where: Kooringal Outdoor Education Centre, Dwellingup
Queries: Christy Dangerfield at cdangerfield@ccgs.wa.edu.au
Register: https://kooringalfamilyday.eventbrite.com.au

Please note that a minimum number of 60 attendees will be required for the event to go ahead.

Remembrance Day for grandparents and grandfriends

This year the School is conducting a special service for Remembrance Day on Thursday 9 November.

We would like to invite grandparents and grandfriends of boys in Years 7 to 11 to attend an assembly and enjoy a morning tea in Sandover Dining Hall afterwards.

Date: Thursday 9 November 2017
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Queenslea Drive, Claremont

Seating is limited, please RSVP for those grandparents and grandfriends able to attend: https://ccgsremembranceday.eventbrite.com.au.

Parking is not available on the campus. For parking locations close to the School please visit: https://parking.ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Year 9 parent catch-up

When: Saturday 28 October 2017
Time: From 6.00pm
Where: The Cottesloe Beach Hotel (northern bar area)
Contact: Liesl Brogan on 0410 526 759

Drinks and food are available over the bar.

Stationery Year 10 2018

The Stationery List for Year 10 2018 can be found here.

Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.
Year 10
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Remembrance Day for grandparents and grandfriends

This year the School is conducting a special service for Remembrance Day on Thursday 9 November.

We would like to invite grandparents and grandfriends of boys in Years 7 to 11 to attend an assembly and enjoy a morning tea in Sandover Dining Hall afterwards.

Date: Thursday 9 November 2017
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Queenslea Drive, Claremont

Seating is limited, please RSVP for those grandparents and grandfriends able to attend: https://ccgsremembranceday.eventbrite.com.au.

Parking is not available on the campus. For parking locations close to the School please visit: https://parking.ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Stationery Year 11 2018

The Stationery List for Year 11 2018 can be found here.

Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.

Mitre Yearbook photos – Web Gallery

Mitre Yearbook school photographs are available for purchase online. Please consult the CCGS Web Gallery on the Photo Hendriks website for the online purchase of Mitre 2017 photographs, including:
- Year 12 photographs – Class of 2017; House photographs
- Summer Firsts sports teams – 2017
- PSA Inters Swimming – 2017
- Rowing Squad – 2017
- Winter Firsts sports teams – 2017
- Cadet photos 2017 (Army Cadets, Surf Life Cadets and ENCOMM)
- WADL Debating 2017; Mock Trials 2017
The CCGS Web Gallery can be accessed as follows:

Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com

Click on the Christ Church logo

Enter password: esak54
Year 11
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Remembrance Day for grandparents and grandfriends

This year the School is conducting a special service for Remembrance Day on Thursday 9 November.

We would like to invite grandparents and grandfriends of boys in Years 7 to 11 to attend an assembly and enjoy a morning tea in Sandover Dining Hall afterwards.

Date: Thursday 9 November 2017
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Christ Church Grammar School Chapel, Queenslea Drive, Claremont

Seating is limited, please RSVP for those grandparents and grandfriends able to attend: https://ccgsremembranceday.eventbrite.com.au.

Parking is not available on the campus. For parking locations close to the School please visit: https://parking.ccgs.wa.edu.au.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Year 11 reminders

Dr Rose and Mrs Brophy met with the Year 11 cohort late in Term 3 to provide them some important reminders in regard to the academic program. These are summarised below:
- All Year 11s should be making a serious effort to achieve the best grades possible by the end of the year. Whether they’re on an ATAR or General pathway, the grades in Year 11 count towards the WACE (West Australian Certificate of Education) and are therefore important. All boys require a minimum of 7 Cs across Years 11 and 12, with three of those gained in Year 12, in order to qualify for the WACE.
- It will be helpful to ensure some time during the holidays is spent ensuring resources are organised, study notes are up to date and so on – Term 4 is fast and furious with new content still to be covered and assessed prior to the examinations.
- Where boys are struggling with the ATAR pathway, they should explore the options provided to them via a General pathway. These options include university entry. Jody Clarke, our Careers Counsellor, is always available to provide information and advice in this regard. She can be contacted on 9442 1604 or at jclarke@ccgs.wa.edu.au.
- We expect boys to make a genuine effort in preparation for final assessments and examinations in all subjects, including those that they are not planning to study in Year 12. Boys who do not do so may be awarded a U notation (for Unfinished) and required to complete the missing work in January in order to be awarded a grade.
- Our expectations in regard to examinations (attendance, presentation, equipment, behaviour and so on) remain unchanged from Semester 1.
- Full attendance is expected throughout the weeks preceding the examinations; our experience is that boys do far better when they are attending classes and completing revision activities in the non-assessment week. Parents are expected to support the School in this regard.
- Boys and parents are often concerned at this stage of the year about whether or not they should do 5 or 6 subjects in Year 12. It might assist to know that about one third of Year 12s complete six subjects each year; the remainder do five subjects. The decision to discontinue a Year 11 subject is perhaps best delayed until the end of the year; a review of the final examination result, course mark and grade can be helpful in this regard. Boys can also delay making this decision until about July of Year 12. Many like to settle into Year 12 and see how they are coping before deciding.
- Any student who selected five subjects for Year 12 but has now decided to continue with six should contact the Studies Office as quickly as possible.
- SCSA awards a number of prizes at the end of Year 12 and in some instances, Year 11 grades contribute to these prizes. Parents can find out more at https://wace1516.scsa.wa.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/76239/Exhibition-and-awards-policy-and-guidelines-2017.pdf
Stationery Year 12 2018

The Stationery List for Year 12 2018 can be found here.

Summer uniform reminder

A reminder that Term 4 is summer uniform with formals for Chapel. Please check if your son’s summer uniform still fits.

Mitre Yearbook photos – Web Gallery

Mitre Yearbook school photographs are available for purchase online. Please consult the CCGS Web Gallery on the Photo Hendriks website for the online purchase of Mitre 2017 photographs, including:
- Year 12 photographs – Class of 2017; House photographs
- Summer Firsts sports teams – 2017
- PSA Inters Swimming – 2017
- Rowing Squad – 2017
- Winter Firsts sports teams – 2017
- Cadet photos 2017 (Army Cadets, Surf Life Cadets and ENCOMM)
- WADL Debating 2017; Mock Trials 2017
The CCGS Web Gallery can be accessed as follows:

Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com

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Year 12 Valedictory Dinner – parent volunteers needed

Parents of Year 12s
Usually a group of between 25 to 30 Year 12 parents assist with the setting of tables on the morning of the Valedictory Dinner for a couple of hours. If you would like to assist with the setting up of the new gym venue for the Valedictory Dinner on Tuesday 24 October at 10.30am, please contact Cathy Henderson (mother of Captain of School Oliver Henderson) on 0438 119 644.

All families are most welcome to assist.

Join us at the opening night of Magnum Opus

Members of the school community are invited to join us for the opening night of ‘Magnum Opus,’ an evening to celebrate the graduation of our Year 12 creatives from our Visual Arts, Design and Media courses. A great variety of contemporary and traditional art forms will be showcased and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork.

When: Thursday 19 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Where: First floor, Senior School Art Department, Christ Church Grammar School

Year 12s applying for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy

The information below has been sent to all Year 12s. It may be helpful for parents to be aware of our process. It is important that boys complete the forms legibly and carefully – if they follow these instructions we will be able to support their applications more effectively.

UWA

http://www.meddent.uwa.edu.au/future-students/postgraduate/apply-professional/domestic-school-path/atar

Direct Pathway applicants to medicine, dentistry and pharmacy who are completing Year 12 in Western Australia are required to have their school submit a Predicted ATAR form to the Faculty by 6 November 2017. The form will be emailed to all WA Direct Pathway applicants who apply for medicine, dentistry or pharmacy through TISC by 29 September. This email will be sent around mid-October.
1. Please complete the UWA form as soon as you receive it – fill in all of the required details. It is, obviously, fitting that you do this legibly and with great care if you want your application to be taken seriously.
2. Bring the form to the Studies Office by 3 November at the latest and give it to Mrs Hudson.
3. We will complete the form with your updated Predicted ATAR (including bonus marks for Methods, Specialist and languages, where relevant) and email it to UWA, with you cc-ed so you have a copy for your records. This will be done by 6 November.
Curtin
1. A copy of the Curtin form is attached to this email.
2. Please complete the form as soon as possible – fill in all of the required details. It is, obviously, fitting that you do this legibly and with great care if you want your application to be taken seriously.
3. Bring the form to the Studies Office by 27 October at the latest and give it to Mrs Hudson.
4. We will complete the form with your updated Predicted ATAR (including bonus marks for Methods, Specialist and languages, where relevant) and email it to Curtin, with you cc-ed so you have a copy for your records. This will be done by 1 November.
James Cook University
1. Please complete the JCU form as soon as you receive it – fill in all of the required details. It is, obviously, fitting that you do this legibly and with great care if you want your application to be taken seriously.
2. Bring the form to the Studies Office by 11 October at the latest and give it to Mrs Hudson.
3. We will complete the form with your updated Predicted ATAR (including bonus marks for Methods, Specialist and languages, where relevant) and email it to JCU, with you cc-ed so you have a copy for your records. This will be done by 20 October (we have negotiated an extension from their advertised deadline of 13 October).
Any other university

Please let us know and ensure you supply all documentation in good time (at least a week in advance) for us to process.

Year 12 WACE exams at different venues

A number of students will be travelling to venues other than CCGS to sit examinations. It is very helpful to do a practice run to ensure that students are familiar with the campus that they will be attending, as this minimises delays and anxiety on the day. Copies of the campus maps can be found as follows:
Year 12 Handbook

A reminder to parents that this handbook is a very helpful reference should there be any concerns in regard to illness or misadventure during the examination period, or issues with results when these are released. It can be accessed at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

Year 12s – SCSA numbers

All Year 12s sitting ATAR exams need to make a careful note of their SCSA number (it is on their personalised examination timetables) – this number is required for them to access their results when released by TISC in late December. TISC cannot assist in this regard, for reasons of privacy.

Term 4 expectations for Year 12s

Students sitting ATAR exams

Weeks 1 and 2: Boys are required to attend class from Tuesday 10 to Friday 20 October as normal. We strongly advise against parents allowing them to stay home to ‘study’. Teachers will be returning their examination scripts and issuing revision programs – we are emphatic that the boys need to be at school during this period. Teachers are required to provide boys with a written summary of their marks and final grade by the end of the day on Thursday 19 October. This data needs to be checked with the greatest care and any concerns about errors need to be raised immediately with the teacher and Head of Department. This cannot wait until November, December or January!

Week 3: Monday 23 October is a designated study day. 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. On Tuesday 24 October, they attend their final House breakfast at 7.30am and the Year 12 Final Assembly and Prize Giving at 8.30am and then go home to study, before returning for the Year 12 Valedictory Service at 6.30pm followed by the Valedictory Dinner at 7.30pm. Following this day, Year 12s are still welcome to attend school to study. They should email teachers to request appointments where they have individual queries and need to wear school uniform.

Our thanks to parents for their support of the School in these circumstances; having seen many cohorts of Year 12s go through the WACE process, our experience is that this model is the most productive and effective possible for our boys. Any parents or boys who are doubtful should consider this unsolicited feedback, received from one of the Year 12s at the end of the revision week prior to the trial exams two years ago:

Prior to the commencement of this week, I thought that it would be more effective to study at home because I believed I would be able to complete a larger quantity of work, distraction-free. However, after attending school for the entirety of this week, I fully believe that the information conveyed by all the teachers is more valuable than simply completing practice exam after practice exam… I think it’s important that you know that I am greatly appreciative of the hard work the teachers have put in and the continuous repetition of the importance of attending this revision week.

We do not accommodate students who choose to miss classes and then request individual help sessions from their teachers.

Students on a General Pathway

Week 1: All General Pathway students are expected to attend all normal timetabled classes in Week 1. They will be able to request some flexibility with this arrangement, through their Heads of House, if they have completed course work in some subjects but require extra time in practical or certificate subjects.

Week 2: Jody Clarke will be running a special program of activities for General Pathway students and will inform them of the details early in Week 1. The program includes guest speakers from TAFE and Notre Dame as well as advice and information on budgeting and superannuation, electoral enrolment and a variety of other life skill activities and sessions. Full attendance at all components of the program is required.

Year 12 ATAR course examinations

SCSA has again reminded us that all students enrolled in Year 12 ATAR courses are required to sit the Authority’s examinations in those courses. Students who do not complete the examination will not be considered to have completed the course. The course will not be counted for any element of the WACE, nor will the pair of units for the Year 12 course appear on the student’s West Australian Statement of Student Achievement.

Personalised examination timetables

The Year 12 boys’ personalised examination timetables for the written and practical exams were distributed early this week. Parents may find it helpful to read the comments made to the boys about their timetable by the Studies Office.

Dear Year 12 ATAR students – in regard to your personalised examination timetable:

Please be aware:
- This is your ‘ticket’ into every WACE exam so it is really, really, really important.
- Please check it carefully. If there is anything that doesn’t make sense, let me know immediately. For example, if there is an exam listed and you have dropped that subject, let me know. If your name is spelt incorrectly, let me know. If any other detail is wrong, let me know!
- You need to sign it, then put it into a safe place and remember where the safe place is.
- You need to bring it to every WACE exam (no need to bring it to the trial exams).
- If you forget it for a WACE exam held at CCGS, we can provide another – but it is a hassle and no-one benefits from hassle just before an exam.
- If you forget it for a WACE exam held at another centre, it is a major, major hassle.
- You can access a copy yourself by logging into the SCSA website. It has to be a print copy – a digital copy will not suffice.
Please check it carefully.

Every year it is frustrating to see boys:
- drop the personalised examination timetable somewhere around the school shortly after receiving it
- leave it in a trouser pocket and then blame his mother/father for washing it
- come to the Studies Office to confess
- return to the Studies Office to confess they’ve lost the second (or even third) copy.
Please look after your personalised examination timetable! It seems to work best if you keep it in a plastic sleeve and place your stationery requirements in the same sleeve shortly before the exams.

Access to the parent portal after 2017

We would like to advise parents that access to 2017 Year 12 records on the parent portal will cease towards the end of this year. We would therefore recommend that parents and boys take this opportunity to download and save electronic and hard copies of previous school reports and other records for future use. Many thanks for your assistance in doing so.

Year 12 – final transcript of results and updated Predicted ATARs

No Year 12 reports will be issued at the end of Term 3. Instead, a final statement of results will be made available via the parent portal by Week 4 of Term 4. This will provide a final record of the marks and grades for the year, taking into account all coursework and internal examinations. An updated Predicted ATAR will also be made available. Parents will be advised by email when these documents are ready to be downloaded. Testimonials and a Record of Participation, issued through Mr Bayly’s office, will follow later in Term 4.

Mitre Yearbook photos – Web Gallery

Mitre Yearbook school photographs are available for purchase online. Please consult the CCGS Web Gallery on the Photo Hendriks website for the online purchase of Mitre 2017 photographs, including:
- Year 12 photographs – Class of 2017; House photographs
- Summer Firsts sports teams – 2017
- PSA Inters Swimming – 2017
- Rowing Squad – 2017
- Winter Firsts sports teams – 2017
- Cadet photos 2017 (Army Cadets, Surf Life Cadets and ENCOMM)
- WADL Debating 2017; Mock Trials 2017
The CCGS Web Gallery can be accessed as follows:

Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com

Click on the Christ Church logo

Enter password: esak54

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.

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.

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Body Rockers Group Outdoor Exercise

Body Rockers Group Outdoor Exercise offer Fit Mums exercise classes every Monday and Thursday, conveniently after school drop off.

Sessions take place alongside local mums at College Park in Nedlands and include on-site childminders so you can enjoy your 45-minute session with limited interruptions.

Enjoy group training that aid in weight loss, toning, building muscle and improving overall fitness. Receive 10% off their Unlimited Membership when you mention this promotion.

Please contact Sarah at info@bodyrockers.com.au or on 0410 339 398 to arrange a one week free trial.

Website: www.bodyrockers.com.au

MLC Colour Run

MLC would like to extend an invitation to Christ Church families to join them for an amazingly fun community event – the MLC Colour Run. It will be a morning of vibrant colour including Zumba, music, obstacle courses, culminating in a colour throw.

It will be held at Claremont Showgrounds on 18 November from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Book by 27 October to take advantage of early bird pricing at www.mlc.wa.edu.au/our-community/colour-run.

Book now to join the party!

UWA Parent Survey

A study of parents with children displaying challenging behaviour is currently being conducted by UWA. If you are interested in completing a short survey to assist with this research, please read this flyer.

Angels Rising Dinner in the Cathedral

Anglicare WA is delighted to announce that their Angels Rising Dinner in the Cathedral will be held on Friday 10 November. Tickets to this unique event are now on sale and limited to just 30 tables.

The evening is to support Anglicare WA’s Young Hearts program, a counselling service which helps lift children out of the damaging effects of domestic violence.

Please click here for more details.

Western Suburbs Water Polo

If your son is interested in playing water polo, please view this informational flyer.

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