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• OBA Business Networking event
• Guest presenter – Healthy masculinity
• Year 12 Father/Significant male and Son breakfast

This week has been filled with activities and events for our students and broader community, a fitting end to a very busy term.

On Tuesday, the Old Boys’ Association hosted its Business Networking event, bringing together alumni to connect and hear from industry leaders. This edition of the event was  special, with former Head of On Queenslea Drive and friend of the School, Jarrod Kayler-Thomson, joining the panel to share insights from his company, ‘Growth Hunting’. It is always inspiring to see members of our community return to support and mentor the next generation of alumni.

Tonight, youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe will speak to our parent community on the important topic of healthy masculinity. Yesterday, Daniel spent time with students exploring the same theme, and it was heartening to see the level of engagement from our boys. Healthy masculinity is a key focus of our On Queenslea Drive program, and Daniel’s visit provided a powerful opportunity to continue those conversations both in the classroom and at home.

We are finishing the term on a wonderful note – celebrating the relationship between our Year 12 Father/Significant male and Son at the annual breakfast. We are honoured to welcome old boy Professor Graeme Hankey (’74), an internationally renowned neurologist, clinician, and Chair in Stroke Research at the Perron Institute as guest speaker. Professor Hankey’s pioneering work in stroke prevention and treatment has shaped global health initiatives, and we are lucky to have him in our community.

Term 3 is a significant time for our Old Boys and Parents’ Association and ‘Friends of’ groups, as they hold their Annual General Meetings. These groups play a vital role in shaping our vibrant and welcoming community, helping to coordinate events and initiatives that enrich student and family life. We are always eager to welcome new members to the committees, whether by lending a hand at events or taking a more active role. If you would like a conversation about joining the committees, please email jwheeler@ccgs.wa.edu.au and you can learn more about their objectives here

As we close out Term 2, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all families a safe, happy and restful break. It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the year.

I look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3 on Tuesday 22 July.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• House Arts final
• Staff farewells
• Term 2 reports

Last Thursday marked the grand final of the House Arts Competition, with points awarded towards the Beatty Cup. I hope the students have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in activities and represent their House, whether it be in Chess, Public Speaking, eSports, Spelling Bee, Jigsaw puzzles, or simply supporting their House as members of the audience. Congratulations to Queenslea, who won the House Arts Cup. We are looking forward to the House Teams Carnival this afternoon to round out the House activities for the Semester.

This week, we farewell some long-serving staff members: Chris Anderson (Head of Computer Science), Margi Woodroofe (English), Katie Dunstan (Science), Conrad Scott (Cadets and Services), and Matt Goodbody (Kooringal). We thank them for their dedication to Christ Church over many years and for their hard work and support of the students and staff. Best wishes to them for the journey that lies ahead.

As we conclude the semester, it is always important to reflect on what has been achieved. To that end, I encourage all families to take the time and review student reports when they arrive in the first week of the holidays. The report outcomes should be considered in light of the goals set earlier in the year and adjustments and new plans put in place for Semester 2. Review of student reports will be a focus for students with tutors in Week 1, along with review of goals and adjustments where necessary, ready for discussion at the Parent/Tutor interviews. In 2025, the Pastoral Report has been replaced with a listing of Pastoral Competencies, which are reviewed in support of a student becoming an independent learner with greater self-awareness. I would like to take this moment to express my appreciation for the efforts and level of dedication our teachers and support staff go to, to produce an accurate reflection of your son’s journey in Senior School. Should you require your Nexus login details to view these reports, please contact our ICT Department on (08) 9442 1787 or servicedesk@ccgs.wa.edu.au.

I wish you all a restful three-week break and hope you find some warm weather to enjoy.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• Daniel Principe Community Presentation – Thursday 26 June, 6.00pm – register here
• End of Term 2 – Friday 27 June, 12.45pm
• Start of Term 3 – Tuesday 22 July
• PSA Sport vs Wesley – Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July
• Year 11 PA Sundowner – Sunday 27 July
• PSA Sport vs Trinity – Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August
• Parent/Student/Tutor Interview – Monday 4 August
• Year 12 Parent Information Evening and Sundowner – Monday 4 August

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Building Good Men talk
• IPSHA Chess Competition
• Winter Music Concert
• Yonga Silent Disco fundraiser
• Inter-house Mario Kart Championship

The last week of Term 2 is a busy one for the students and staff. As staff finalise the Semester 1 Academic Reports, boys are busy with a range of activities.  

On Tuesday, our Year 6 cohort took part in their first Senior School transition event: The Building Good Men (BGM) talk. The boys listened to a group of Year 12 Prefects talk about the different aspects of being a Senior School student. The topics included PSA sport, House events, tutorials, academic subject selection, lockers and many more. After the talk, the boys were able to ask questions of the prefects to clarify any unanswered issues. The Year 12 Prefects were knowledgeable and approachable, and were a wonderful first impression to the Senior School. As the year progresses, the Year 6 students will take part in many transition events to ensure they are prepared and ready to begin their journey in the Senior School. 

Also on Tuesday, the IPSHA Chess Competition was held at Guildford Grammar School. Christ Church performed exceptionally well, taking out the best-performing school overall. Congratulations to Aayun Batahena (1st place), Dhruv Sanjay (2nd place), Vishnu Vyhunthan (4th place) and Christian Thong (10th place), and a thank you to Mr Dawson for taking the team to Guildford for the day.

Tuesday evening saw students perform at the Winter Music Concert held in the Chapel. This annual event is one of the highlights of the music calendar, with a range of performances from the Preparatory School Ensembles.

Yonga House held its fundraiser in support of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by running a silent disco. All boys who participated enjoyed collating playlists and dancing to their favourite tunes for an important cause.  

Finally, the Inter-house Mario Kart Championship was held in Manjar Square with boys furiously trying to win for their House. Karda was named the champion, with Wardung in a very close second place. 

Thank you to all boys and staff for their efforts in making Term 2 a very successful term. I wish all families a restful break, and I look forward to seeing you in Term 3. 

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School