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• Year 6 Play
• Preparatory School House Shout and Music Assembly
• End of term

As Term 3 draws to a close, there has been plenty happening across the School. Over the past week, our Year 12 students have been undertaking their Mock Examinations. This important milestone marks one of the final stages of their journey at Christ Church as they prepare for their final assessments later this year. The students have approached the week with maturity and commitment, and we look forward to seeing the results of their hard work.

The Year 6 production of What a Knight? opened on Monday and played to sold-out audiences through to Wednesday. It was a delightful performance and a wonderful showcase of the talent, confidence and enthusiasm of our Preparatory School students. The annual Year 6 play is always a highlight of the calendar, attracting strong support from families and friends, and this year’s production was no exception.

This afternoon, we look forward to the Preparatory School House Shout, which will see our Houses come together in friendly competition. House Shout is always one of the most vibrant events of the term, and it is inspiring to see the energy, teamwork and school spirit our students bring to the occasion. Tomorrow, Preparatory School students will once again take to the stage for the Music Assembly. These performances provide a valuable opportunity for students to share their talents and celebrate their progress, and we are looking forward to another impressive showcase from across the year groups.

Tomorrow we say farewell to Year 12 student Ben Gishubl, who will be graduating from the Peter Moyes Centre. Ben is a lifer, having been at the School since Pre-Primary, and it has been a privilege to see him grow and develop into the wonderful young man he is today. To mark this milestone, we will hold a special graduation ceremony for his family, peers and staff. We wish him every success and happiness as he embarks on the next chapter of his journey.

With the Fremantle Dockers set to contest this weekend’s AFL Grand Final, there is a real sense of excitement across the city. It is fantastic to see a WA team on the biggest stage, and we will certainly be glued to the screen on Saturday, cheering on the Dockers and hoping they can bring the premiership home.

Finally, I would like to thank our students, staff and families for their support throughout a busy and rewarding term. I wish everyone a safe, restful and enjoyable break and look forward to welcoming you back refreshed and ready for the final term of the year.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Holiday activities
• Uniform and appearance

As we prepare to head into the holidays, I am reminded of the simple significance of the messages displayed in all our classrooms – ‘Ready to Learn’, alongside our School Values. It is important that students use the holiday period to recharge and reflect so they can return for Term 4 with renewed energy, focus, and purpose.

Many students will be involved in school-related activities during the break. Some will be preparing for the Summer Sports Season, with our cricketers travelling to Sydney for upcoming matches, while others will participate in Cadet activities or strengthen their academic understanding through targeted revision programs. I commend these students for their commitment to such a diverse range of pursuits and encourage them to find a healthy balance by also enjoying some well-deserved downtime with family and friends, while limiting the amount of time spent online. During the holiday period, please note that student devices will not be actively monitored by Senior School staff. However, please be assured that the school’s internet filtering systems will remain in place to help maintain a safe online environment.

As we look ahead to next term, I encourage parents to review their son’s appearance and school uniform before the usual rush of a new term begins. Summer uniforms for Term 4 may no longer fit as they should, and we want all students to be dressed in a manner that reflects the standards and expectations of the school. Likewise, the school day begins at 8.25am and arriving late can place students immediately on the back foot. I therefore seek parents’ support in ensuring boys arrive punctually and are ready for tutorial by 8.30am.

In closing, I would like to thank our entire school community for the support, enthusiasm, and commitment shown throughout the term. Your contributions have helped make possible a wide range of exciting and diverse opportunities for our students. I wish everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to welcoming students and families back for the start of Term 4.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• Term 3 concludes – Friday 25 September, 12.45pm
• Start of Term 4 – Tuesday 13 October, 8.25am
• Summer sports training begins – Tuesday 13 October (morning sessions are on)
• Year 12 Mother/Son event – Wednesday 14 October, 7.30am to 8.30am
• Mental Health Week Parent Yoga Session – Thursday 15 October, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
• PSA Sport vs Aquinas – Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October
• Year 12 Celebration Day – Tuesday 20 October, 8.30am to 12.00pm
• Year 12 Study Day – Wednesday 21 October
• Year 12 Prize-giving and Award Assembly – Thursday 22 October, 8.30 to 9.30am
• Year 12 Valedictory Service and Dinner – Thursday 22 October, 6.15pm to 10.30pm
• Friday 23 October – School Commences 9.45am

Jamie Foster
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• ‘What a Knight’ Year 6 production
• House Shout
• Music Assembly

The Year 6 students have been very busy through Term 3 rehearsing for the production of ‘What a Knight’. On Monday afternoon, the Year 5 cohort experienced the matinee performance ahead of the opening night performance. With three evening performances this week, the boys and Mr Dawson are to be commended for their efforts in putting together another successful production. Congratulations to all involved.

To conclude the arts events for the term, the highly anticipated House Shout takes place on Thursday afternoon in the Chapel. All Houses have been learning the vocal parts and accompanying choreography for selected ABBA songs. ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Dancing Queen’ will be performed with gusto by our houses, accompanied by the staff band. All parents are welcome to attend, and we wish the students all the best for their performances.

Our final assembly for Term 3 is our Music Assembly, which will showcase many musical performances by the boys. We will also be presenting music badges to those students who have performed in two or more ensembles for a minimum of three terms. There are approximately 90 boys who will be acknowledged, and we value their contribution to the Preparatory music program.

Term 4 concludes tomorrow with early finishing times for all Preparatory School boys. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary conclude at 12.00pm, Year 1 finish at 12.10pm, Year 2 to 3  at 12.20pm and boys in Years 4 to 6 at 12.30pm.

I would like to extend my thanks to all staff and boys for their efforts in making Term 3 so successful, and I wish all members of our community a restful and enjoyable break. I look forward to seeing all boys back at School on Tuesday 13 October.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School