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• Principal’s Cadet Parade
• Senior School Art Exhibition
• Year 12 graduation

Last Friday, the Annual Principal’s Cadet Parade was held, marking the culmination of another successful year for the Christ Church Cadet Unit. The event showcased the teamwork, and leadership the program fosters, as cadets proudly marched before their peers, families, and staff. During the parade, several awards were presented in recognition of outstanding service, dedication, and achievement within the unit. The occasion also provided an opportunity to thank staff and senior cadets whose guidance and commitment continue to strengthen this important program. Read more here.

On Tuesday, we celebrated creativity and artistic achievement at the opening of the Senior School Art Exhibition. Students were recognised with awards for their outstanding work across the year and proudly guided their families through the exhibition space. The exhibition will be open from Wednesday 22 October to Friday 21 November, and the Christ Church community is warmly invited to visit and view our students’ exceptional work. Read more here.

This week, we celebrate our graduating Year 12 students. On Tuesday, the Class of 2025 enjoyed Celebration Day at Mount Claremont – a chance to relax and have fun together after a busy final term. Yesterday evening, we gathered to honour our departing boarders at a special dinner. For these students, Christ Church has been more than a school; it has been their home away from home. The boarding community is close-knit, and this event is always a special occasion shared with students, their families, and the staff who have helped shape their journeys.

This morning, our Year 12 students will be formally acknowledged during the Final Assembly, a moment for their peers and teachers to recognise their leadership and contributions to school life. The celebrations will continue this evening at Valedictory, where students, families, and staff will come together once more for a fitting farewell dinner. Read more here.

I would like to thank the Year 12 cohort for their leadership, spirit, and commitment throughout their time at Christ Church, and wish them success in their upcoming exams. I would also like to thank our Year 12 families for their ongoing support of the school.

Alan Jones
Principal

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• Farewelling our Year 12 cohort
• Late start tomorrow – Friday 24 October

The final week with the Year 12 students has been a wonderful time of celebration, from farewelling our current Year 12 cohort, congratulating our prize winners and the handover of the School banner from the 2025 School Captain and Vice-Captain to next years incumbents. I am sure there has been a mixture of elation, relief and potentially exhaustion amongst our Year 12 families and our staff after preparing the students for their final ATAR exams. I wish each one of our Year 12 students the very best as they work through their study period for their ATAR exams and beyond. As a cohort, the students have been steadfast. They have been both dedicated and determined in all their competitions, displayed considerable talent in a wide range of forums and kept their heads when it mattered most. I look forward to celebrating their collective efforts at the Valedictory Dinner this evening. I would like to convey my thanks to all the students for the way they acknowledged the Year 12 leavers.

It is during these periods of change that we reflect on our own experiences. As members of our community have reflected on their experiences over the last week, whether as a student, a staff member or a parent, it makes you think about those things that are really of value. Whilst the experiences we have in life are significant, when all the celebrations begin to fade and all the exams are done for this graduating group, it is the relationships with teachers and classmates that count and remain steadfast in our memory.

A reminder that tomorrow, Friday 24 October, school commences at 9.45am. Students who come to school at the normal time will be able to go to the Refectory. Classes will begin Period 2.

Upcoming Senior School Events

• Friday 24 October – School Commences 9.45am
• PSA Sport vs Trinity – Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October
• ATAR exams commence – Wednesday 29 October
• PSA Sport vs Guildford – Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November
• PSA Sport vs Scotch – Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November
• Cambodia SIA Fundraiser – Saturday 8 November, 8.00am to 12.00pm

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

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• Year 5 Kooringal
• Upcoming Awards Assemblies

This week I had the pleasure of visiting our Year 5 boys in Kooringal. It was great to witness the boys engage in their outdoor learning. Outdoor education plays a vital role in our boys’ development, and we are fortunate to have our Kooringal campsite as an integral part of this experience. Learning outside the classroom fosters teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving skills in a natural setting. At Kooringal, students engage in activities like rafting, bushwalking, orienteering, and team-building exercises, which help them build confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to the environment. These hands-on experiences not only complement classroom learning but also nurture a sense of curiosity, leadership, and respect for nature. Being away from home also allows students to step out of their comfort zones, make new friends, and build social skills. Sharing these adventures helps them form strong bonds, learn to collaborate, and appreciate the value of community.

As we approach the end of the Academic Year, we begin to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of our boys. During our Awards Assembly, held in Week 4, we acknowledge all students who have achieved distinctions, high distinctions and received medals from several academic competitions held throughout the year. In our Sports Award Assembly, held in Week 5, we acknowledge boys who have achieved champion boy or runner up champion boy from our athletics, cross country and swimming carnivals. We also acknowledge the fairest and best and coach’s awards for boys who participate in the JPSSA summer and winter sport fixtures. Finally, in our Final Prize Giving Assembly, held in Week 7, we acknowledge boys in each class from Years 3 to 6 who have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated outstanding citizenship or have achieved a general merit. We will also acknowledge each subject prize for Year 6 boys. All families of boys receiving awards will be notified by the Preparatory School.

Congratulations to our BGM winners!

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School