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• Brad Marshall
• ANZAC Ceremony
• Sailing Championships
• End of Term 1

Throughout today, Brad Marshall, known as ‘The Unplugged Psychologist’, will be engaging with groups of students to explore the role technology plays in their lives and the impact on their wellbeing. This evening, members of the Christ Church community will come together to hear from Brad as he shares evidence-based strategies parents can use to help their children build and maintain a healthy relationship with technology. As the influence of technology on child and adolescent development remains a pressing issue for families and educators alike, we are pleased to welcome experts like Brad to the School. These sessions offer parents valuable, practical insights they can apply at home to support their children in navigating the digital world with balance and confidence. If you would like to attend the session, please RSVP here.

Each year, our Cadets proudly support Dalkeith Primary School’s ANZAC Assembly. Tomorrow morning, a group of our Cadets will attend the service to form a Guard of Honour and carry out the flag-raising ceremony. This solemn occasion is always a memorable one, made even more special by some of the participating Cadets being former Dalkeith Primary students themselves. This event offers our Cadets a valuable opportunity to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women, while also building leadership, discipline and a strong sense of civic responsibility. On ANZAC Day, a group of students will be joining me and other members of the Christ Church community at the 7.30am ceremony in Claremont Park. We warmly invite you to join us in commemorating this important occasion.

Next week, a group of Christ Church sailors will represent the School at the WA Schools Teams Sailing Championships. Over the course of three days, our students will go head-to-head with some of the nation’s top schools sailing teams in what promises to be a highly competitive event. We are also pleased to welcome back Old Boy Alasdair Cameron (’24), who has returned to the program this year as Assistant Coach. A passionate and dedicated member of the sailing team during his time at Christ Church, Alasdair is now sharing his experience and insights with the next generation of sailors -supporting them as they prepare to take on this exciting challenge. If you would like to support the teams, the event will take place from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 April at the Nedlands Yacht Club.

As Term 1 comes to a close, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all parents, students and staff for their support and commitment over the past three months. It has been a positive and productive start to the year. Wishing all families a safe, restful and joyful Easter break. I look forward to returning refreshed and ready to embrace the remainder of the academic year together.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Winter sports preparation
• Uniform for Term 2
• Photo day – 1 May

As the term comes to a close, it’s a moment to reflect on all that we’ve achieved. The scorching 40-degree days are fading, while the cooler nights are now a welcome change. The academic, cultural, and sporting successes this term have been significant, and the hard work and dedication of both students and staff deserve to be acknowledged and applauded.

Preparations for Term 2 are in full swing, with winter sports codes hitting the training fields last week across all year groups. In Week 1, we’ll be facing Hale in fixtures, and we’re looking forward to being competitive across the different codes.

In keeping with the theme of ‘preparation’, it’s essential that winter uniforms are checked to ensure they fit properly and that all elements of the formal uniform are ready for Term 2. Without focusing too much on the elements of the uniform, it would be appreciated if all boys could wear the belt and correct socks. Over the past few weeks, there has been a strong emphasis on wearing the CCGS socks, both with the school uniform and when in PE or sports uniform. At one point, I was questioning whether ‘Nike’ had become a school sponsor!

Please note that individual portrait photos for Years 7 to 12, along with the Year 12 cohort photo will be taken on Thursday 1 May. We appreciate your support in ensuring your son is well-presented, with polished shoes, his blazer on, and a haircut that meets our presentation standards. Your son will receive information to allow you to place an online order for the individual photos. 

As Term 1 is an 11-week term, please note that Term 2 will begin on Week B, Monday 28 April, at 8.25am. 

I wish everyone a pleasant Easter break and a safe and enjoyable holiday in the coming weeks. 

Upcoming Senior School Events 

• End of Term 1 – Friday 11 April 12.45pm 
• Start of Term 2 – Monday 28 April 
• PSA Sport v Hale – Friday 2 and Saturday 3 May 
• Year 9 PA Sundowner and Camp Information – Sunday 4 May 5.30pm 
• Year 8 Camp 1 – Sunday 4 May to Thursday 8 May 
• Year 7 Parent / Teacher Interviews – Monday 5 May 
• House Cross Country – Friday 9 May 

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Mid Semester Progress Report
• Winter sport training
• Easter break

The Mid Semester Progress Reports are made available to parents tomorrow. These reports provide families with an insight into how your son is progressing within his phase of learning. The Mid Semester Progress Report for students in Years 1 to 6 provide families with both the progress within each Learning Area and the effort displayed, with the progress being based upon completed assessments by the cohort. Boys in Pre-Primary receive their learning dispositions as a follow-up to the reports provided to families from the on-entry assessments. The reports for boys in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten focus on Outcome 1 (Identity) from the Early Years Learning Framework to provide you with feedback on how your son is progressing with interactions with his teachers, peers and developing his sense of self and agency when at school.

All boys in Year 5 and 6 commence their winter sport training today. Boys are required to bring their specific uniform for each training session for their chosen sport as well as mouth guards, if required.  

I would like to wish all families a safe and restful Easter break and Term 1 holiday. It has been a busy and successful term with a great number of learning activities, competitions, incursions, excursions and camps to engage your son. I look forward to seeing all boys on Monday April 28 in their winter uniform for the commencement of Term 2.   

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School