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  • End of the Summer PSA Season
  • Autism Awareness Week
  • Fam Jam
  • SIA Marble Bar

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • End of the Summer PSA Season
  • Autism Awareness Week
  • Fam Jam
  • SIA Marble Bar

Last week, our First VIII rowers travelled to Tasmania to compete in the Australian Open Schools Rowing Championship, testing themselves against the nation’s best. The crew delivered an impressive performance, securing second place in the 500m Sprint Race and finishing fourth in the B Final. This event provided a valuable opportunity for our rowers to build on their successful PSA season while gaining experience on the national stage. Beyond the competition, they also enjoyed connecting with fellow athletes from across the country.

Over the weekend, the final PSA Summer fixture was held, marking the conclusion of a highly successful season for the School. Our teams delivered outstanding performances, securing four cups: Water Polo, Rowing (Challenge and Hamer Cups), and Swimming Inters. Notably, our Water Polo team finished the season undefeated – an exceptional achievement that reflects the students’ unwavering dedication, skill, and hard work in the pool. This success would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our coaches, staff, and parents. Their guidance, encouragement, and countless hours behind the scenes have played a vital role in ensuring our students perform at their best.

Autism Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate neurodiversity, foster understanding, and promote inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum. To mark the occasion, students from the Peter Moyes Centre (PMC) helped organise activities.  Our Year 12 students were also invited to support the PMC’s Barista Boys initiative by purchasing hot drinks. This program provides students with hands-on experience in essential café operations, equipping them with valuable practical skills for the future.

Over the weekend, a group of Christ Church families took to the stage for ‘Fam Jam’, a much-anticipated event led by our talented Music Department. This unique initiative brings families together to form musical groups, with rehearsals held throughout the term, culminating in a vibrant showcase. It was wonderful to see parents and students performing side by side, celebrating their shared love of music in a fun and supportive environment.

A group of Senior School students embarked on a Service in Action (SIA) tour to Marble Bar this week, where they will spend time working closely with the local community. As part of the program, they will assist teachers at the local school, supporting students in their learning while gaining invaluable insights into the culture and daily life of the region. This immersive experience not only strengthens our students’ sense of service but also fosters meaningful connections with the people of Marble Bar.

This morning, our staff are coming together for The Biggest Morning Tea, a wonderful initiative that brings our school community together in support of a vital cause. Organised to raise funds for cancer research and support services, the event provides an opportunity for staff to connect with a shared goal to making a difference. This is undoubtedly close to many of our hearts within the Christ Church community. By participating in this important initiative, we not only support cancer research but also model empathy and collective action to our students.

Alan Jones
Principal

Head of Senior School

  • CCGS/St Hilda's Combined Concert
  • The unplugged psychologist community presentation
  • Upcoming school trips

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • CCGS/St Hilda’s Combined Concert
  • The unplugged psychologist community presentation
  • Upcoming school trips

Tomorrow evening, Christ Church Grammar School and St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls will come together to present the highly anticipated annual Combined Concert at the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre at St Hilda’s. The students have spent countless hours rehearsing, and we look forward to some wonderful musical performances based on this year’s theme, Songs You Know.

As part of our commitment to navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape, we are pleased to welcome Brad Marshall to Christ Church next week. A psychologist and leading expert in the impact of the digital world on children, Brad brings invaluable insights into this critical area of research and understanding.

Brad will be speaking to students in Years 5 to 8 and to the Christ Church Community. In his community presentations parents will discover: 

  • The “Psych Science” or psychological underpinnings that drive the addictive nature of gaming, social media and online gambling
  • When Should Parents Panic? The warning signs that your child or teenager is headed down the wrong path
  • Introduction to the 7 UNPLUGGED STEPS for parents as a guide to managing screen and gaming addiction in children and teenagers at home 

His expertise and insights will play a key role in shaping and refining our policies and procedures for the future. To register your attendance, please click here.  

Next week and throughout the holidays, several school trips will be underway. It is brilliant that our students have access to these incredible co-curricular opportunities, and special thanks to the tour co-ordinators and staff for their dedication and support. Safe travels to all and we look forward to hearing about them on their return.  

Upcoming Senior School Events 

  • SIA Nullagine – Monday 7 to Friday 11 April 
  • Brad Marshall – The Unplugged Psychologist Community Presentation – Thursday 10 April 6.30pm 
  • End of Term 1 – Friday 11 April 12.45pm 
  • Start of Term 2 – Monday 28 April 

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

Head of Preparatory School

  • Neurodiversity Awareness Week
  • Inter-House Cross Country Carnival
  • Benefits of reading literature

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Christ Church Grammar School Perth, Western Australia
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  • Neurodiversity Awareness Week
  • Inter-House Cross Country Carnival
  • Benefits of reading literature

This week, all the boys in the Preparatory School have been celebrating Neurodiversity Awareness Week. The boys are learning information about neurodiversity and autism through the student bulletin and are participating in activities conducted during their library lessons.  

The students in Years 3 to 6 will take part in the Inter-House Cross Country Carnival today at our Mount Claremont Playing Fields. The races begin at a new time of 9.15am in an attempt to minimise the effect of the heat on our runners. All boys receive house points for participating, no matter where they finish in their race. The top ten boys in each year group will represent CCGS in the JPSSA Cross Country Carnival on 26 June. We wish the best of luck to all runners! 

Reading exemplary literature provides a variety of benefits for our Preparatory boys such as fostering language development, cognitive growth, and emotional intelligence. High-quality stories introduce rich vocabulary, improve comprehension, and enhance writing skills by exposing boys to well-structured narratives. Engaging with literature also strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, encouraging creativity and imagination.

Through relatable characters and meaningful themes, boys develop empathy, learn moral values, and gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions. Additionally, literature broadens cultural awareness, introducing diverse perspectives and traditions while nurturing a lifelong love for learning. By immersing our boys in exemplary books, we equip them with essential skills that support both academic success and personal growth.

Our library staff have an in-depth knowledge of quality literature for our boys. As the school holidays approach, we encourage all boys to borrow from our library and enjoy their reading over the Term 1 holidays. A list of rich literature for each year level can be found here.

Lastly, I would like to congratulate our BGM Award winners.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School