Published on: 31 July 2025

  • Leadership development
  • Prefect selection process
  • Parent/Student/Tutor interviews
  • Safety concerns with eRideables

At Christ Church our focus on leadership development begins when a boy joins his tutorial group. Our vertical tutorial group structure promotes the concept of ‘boys mentoring boys.’ In his tutorial, a boy will be guided through a wide range of opportunities, all of which can provide degrees of leadership growth.

The process of nominating for prefectship is well underway with the Year 11 cohort after its launch last week. It is important that all students understand these responsibilities prior to completing a nomination form. The process of selecting students for leadership positions is conducted in a democratic and thorough manner that engages all students in the Senior School. My reason for outlining this process is to emphasise that the responsibility for selecting and ensuring a high quality of student leadership does begin with the boys. This year they have had many fine role models to look up to including Captain of School, William Lewis and Vice Captain, Oscar Males.

A reminder that Parent/Student/Tutor interviews will be held on Monday evening. Bookings for these face-to-face interviews close at 12.00pm on Friday 1 August, and we ask all parents to ensure they have made a time to meet with their son’s tutor, along with their son, so that a meaningful discussion can take place around Semester 1 report feedback and Semester 2 goals.

We continue to have reports of students riding eScooters and eBikes in a way that causes concern for both their safety and that of pedestrians. In the media there have also been reports of serious incidents involving eRideables. It would be appreciated if you would take some time to review the following WA Government links related to the eRideable and eBike rules around age-appropriate devices and possibly what your son is riding.

eRideables
eBikes
eRideable definitions and buying guide

Upcoming Senior School Events

  • PSA Sport v Trinity – Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August
  • Music Quiz Night – Friday 1 August 7.00pm
  • Year 7 to 12 Parent / Student / Tutor Interviews – Monday 4 August 3.30pm to 7.00pm
  • Year 12 Parent Information Evening / Sundowner – Monday 4 August 6.00pm to 8.00pm
  • PSA Sport v Aquinas – Friday 8 and Saturday 9 August
  • ‘Shakespeare in Love’ MYTC Production – Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 August – 7.00pm
  • PSA Sport v Guildford – Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August

Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School