This week the Preparatory School has been transformed for the Springtime Celebrations with families set to join us on campus this evening for the annual Open Night. A lot of work precedes the evening, with students’ work displayed in classrooms and throughout campus and live musical performances. Tomorrow we welcome more than 500 Grandparents and Grandfriends onto campus to celebrate Grandparents Day. This special occasion is a highlight for staff and students, giving our young learners the opportunity to proudly share their school environment with their extended family. This year, grandparents have generously donated books to the Preparatory Library – a wonderful gesture that will benefit many generations to come.
Athletics excitement is at its peak this week with two major competitions. Today, our Preparatory School students compete in the JPSSA Inter-School Athletics Carnival, followed by the PSA Inter-School Athletics Carnival tomorrow. Our athletes have been focused on their fitness and skills, and we wish them every success in representing the blue and gold with pride and sportsmanship.
Tomorrow the Old Boys’ Association host their Annual Lunch at Optus Stadium. Alumni gather to share stories, reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the enduring bonds formed at Christ Church. These events play a vital role in maintaining and strengthening the lifelong community spirit that makes Christ Church so special. The OBA is currently speaking to all its members about the Pavilion Challenge, which has a fundraising goal of $2.5 million for a sports pavilion at the St John’s Wood playing fields. Part of their fundraising efforts includes an exciting silent auction. If you would like to donate directly to the Pavilion Challenge or participate in the auction that has a range of exclusive items and experiences, please browse here. The auction closes at 3.00pm tomorrow.
On Sunday I look forward to seeing many of our Year 10 parents at the Sundowner dedicated to Venture. We will hear from Ryan Myles about the experience and parents will be able to see the Venture clothing and equipment that is available at the Uniform Shop and at Paddy Pallin in preparation for this amazing rites of passage program which is often life changing for those involved.
Our school athletes are to be congratulated for the way they have tackled their training and worked with coaches to perform at their best for tomorrow’s PSA Inter-School Athletics Carnival. Last Friday at the lead up Tri Carnival, our athletes battled the wet conditions to compete and strive to achieve their personal best. The commitment of athletes and coaches in a very short season has been exceptional.
A huge congratulations to our Music department, and the Year 12 Soli’25 soloists for putting on a show to remember last Saturday night with outstanding performances from all 13 students in front of a packed and energetic Hadley Hall. Congratulations also to the accompanying musicians and all the wonderful music staff who supported the soloists on the night. Read more here.
On the academic front, the Year 12 students have now completed their final in-class assessments and are now preparing for Trial Exams. This period of the year builds levels of stress and anxiety in many students as they approach the last phase of their schooling. Click here to read a special report titled Year 12 Exam Stress, provided by the Wynne Centre for Health and Wellbeing. This report offers valuable insights into supporting our children through this important and often challenging period of their lives.
With the departure of the Year 12 students for their exams, it was an exciting time this morning as we announced the 2026 School, House and Residential Prefects. Congratulations to the 2026 Captain of School, Arjun Brian and Vice-Captain of School, Christian McGlew. To see a list of all the prefects for 2026 please click here.
Upcoming Senior School Events
Year 10 PA Sundowner & Camp Information – Sunday 14 September, 5.30pm
Today the Preparatory School hosts its annual Open Night and Art Exhibition. This is a tremendous opportunity for the boys to showcase all they have done this year across all Learning Areas. From 3.00pm, the Preparatory School will invite families and friends to walk through the School and view work completed by boys not only in the classroom, but also in specialty learning areas. The boys will showcase their skills from PE, Visual Arts, musical performances, and innovative projects in the Innovation Lab. As always, we are excited for this highlight of the School calendar and look forward to seeing families and friends in the Preparatory School.
Following on from Open Night, Friday morning is Grandparents Day. This is an opportunity for grandparents and grandfriends to attend our Grandparents Assembly, walk through the School with their grandsons and see all the wonderful learning that has taken place this year. The morning culminates in a morning tea for all grandparents in Sandover Hall commencing at 10.00am. Grandparents will also have the opportunity to donate a book for the boys in our Early Learning Centre (ELC) and Preparatory classrooms in Manjar Square. We welcome all grandparents and grandfriends to this event.
Today, our inter-school athletics team will represent Christ Church at the JPSSA Athletics Carnival. All boys are well deserving of their place in the team, and we wish them all the best in their athletic events.
