Incredible talent showcased at the State Theatre Centre
Over 2000 attendees were drawn to the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia between 3 to 5 August to witness the impressively colourful production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, retelling the Biblical story of ‘Joseph’, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours in a magical musical full of unforgettable songs. read more
Ray House Run 2017
Boys from each Senior School year level took part in the annual Ray House Run earlier this week, sprinting 600m to the finish line to earn points for their respective House. read more
Book launch for Ochre – I want to paint by Ross Ashton
The Centre for Ethics is pleased to present the book launch for Ochre – I want to paint by Ross Ashton. The book is an imaginative construction of a mysterious past and an exploration of ways to reconcile a fractured and troubled present, giving rise to new hope. read more
Random acts of kindness that go a long way
How many acts of kindness did you do yesterday? How many acts of kindness did you receive yesterday? And what could you do for others? These were just a few of the questions asked of our Prep boys during the ‘Random acts of kindness’ Daily Bulletin challenge held recently. read more
Year 6 boys get a taste for what’s coming up
On Wednesday morning Year 6 boys and parents attended a special tour of the Senior School as part of their transition activities. The tour offered the boys and their parents an opportunity to experience the Senior School campus together and familiarise with its facilities and layout. read more
NAIDOC Week 2017
The School has embraced NAIDOC Week celebrations this week with a range of activities for all to participate. Led by our Indigenous students and Indigenous Program Co-ordinator, Michael Ralph, NAIDOC presents a special opportunity each year for us to highlight and reflect our commitment to the part we must play towards reconciliation. read more
Christ Church Army Cadets claim top ranks
During the first week of the holidays, 10 Christ Church Army Cadets and three cadet instructors participated in the Western Australian Army Cadet Brigade Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course. The march-out parade took place with 75 cadets completing the course. read more
The ones that didn’t get away
It was tight lines these school holidays with boys from Years 10 and 11 fishing the remote coastlines of the Lacepede Islands as part of our 2017 Fishing Tour. read more
Informatics teams STEAM ahead
Two teams of Christ Church coders are celebrating unprecedented success following two similar yet different Australian team competitions. read more
Boys educated to know, to do, to live with others and to be
A group of eight boys and two staff members from St. Paul’s College in Hong Kong have been with us for the past week as part of a strong exchange program which Christ Church has shared with the school for the past six years. read more
The wonderful relationship between a father and son
The Year 12 Father/Friend and Son Breakfast took place at Frasers Restaurant prior to the end of Term 2, drawing together over 300 fathers and sons for a very special occasion. read more
World Scholar’s Cup 2017
Five of our Christ Church boys have made it through to the next global round of the World Scholar’s Cup, having competed in this year’s event. read more
Luke brings love to the dogs of North Sumatra
Year 6 Christ Church student Luke Arnason is a passionate dog lover, and when he learned about the Sumatran Dog Health Program, he decided he wanted to help out. read more
A night 100 years in the making
Over 480 old boys gathered in the school gym on 1 July to join celebrations in the Old Boys’ Association’s centenary year. The celebrations opened with a special chapel service led by Father Frank Sheehan incorporating an interview with Duncan MacLaurin, a legendary teacher of English Literature during his tenure at Christ Church from 1988 until 2006. read more
Annual Giving
Christ Church parents, friends and old boys have come together for decades to make a powerful difference in the lives of our boys. We invite you to consider a gift to one of our priority initiatives for Annual Giving, including scholarships and building programs, in 2017. read more
The road to Mathematics Olympiad
As a child, William Hu (Year 11) enjoyed music and puzzle books. In between composing his own pieces and playing on the piano, he was engrossed with solving puzzles, where the patterns in numbers and shapes never failed to fascinate him. read more
Music Scholars’ Recital 2017
Our music scholars presented their annual Music Scholars’ Recital last Tuesday 13 June with all performers showcasing phenomenal talent throughout the evening. read more
IPSHA Performing Arts Festival 2017
Our Year 5 boys were shining stars at the recent Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA) Performing Arts Festival, performing in front of a number of independent schools at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Riverside Theatre. read more
Environmentally minded boys make a positive impact
Our Pre-Primary boys have been doing their part for the environment by leading weekly clean ups by the river. This also includes collecting food waste for their worm farms and compost bins. read more
House Cross Country 2017
Six-hundred and fifty boys across Years 7 to 12 took part in the annual House Cross Country last Friday afternoon, tackling a near 4km course around Kings Park under what was pleasant running conditions. read more
Ain’t no mountain high enough for mighty Angus
Christ Church old boy Angus Caithness (‘95) has much to celebrate having just achieved the ultimate objective of all mountain climbers – accomplishing Mount Everest. read more
Problem-solving skills shine at ICAS
There has certainly been a buzz in the air with boys from Years 2 to 6 participating in ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) over past weeks. read more
Celebrating Indigenous culture
Each year, the PSA Indigenous round of football takes place alongside the AFL’s Indigenous round which celebrates and recognises Indigenous players and culture. read more
OBA centenary – Reflections on the past 100 years
It’s a special year for the School's Old Boys’ Association (OBA) as they celebrate the year of their centenary. read more
Building healthy and strong relationships
Over 200 Year 9 boys and their fathers gathered in the School Refectory last month for the inaugural Year 9 Father/Son experience, a special opportunity for fathers to discover new ways to build healthy, strong relationships with their boys. read more
Christ Church musicians execute with aplomb and polish
Music students from Years 7 to 12 performed with ‘aplomb and polish’ in the St George’s Cathedral Concerts at One series held on Wednesday 17 May. read more
Midnite Youth Theatre Company celebrates 30 years
It’s a special year for the Midnite Youth Theatre Company which celebrates three decades of joyous experiences for young people. Valued by artists and audiences alike, Midnite is treasured for its continued commitment for those seeking to explore beyond the limits of school drama. read more
Army Cadets demonstrate the art of fieldcraft
Our Army Cadet Unit were deployed to Bindoon Training Area over the recent weekend for their Term 2 field exercise. The focus of this field exercise was for the senior leadership group to plan, deliver orders and execute a number of tasks in a tactical manner. read more
Top performers get a taste for federalism
It was the third year top performing Year 12 Economics and Political and Legal Studies students from Christ Church attended the PwC Federal Budget Breakfast following release of the recent federal budget. read more
Boys triumph at OzCLO
It has been another triumphant year for Christ Church boys and their participation of The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OzCLO). This year, Christ Church had seven representing teams and fielded its first ever senior level team. read more