CCGS World Edition
Head of Senior School
Published on: 16 October 2025
- Embracing opportunities and challenges
- Celebrating student achievements
- Summer sports season
- Uniform and schedule reminder
Opportunities abound at Christ Church and can be applied to many different contexts. For the departing Year 12 students, that is the opportunity to realise goals set and conclude their time at school positively and appreciatively. Year 11 students, the opportunity to develop leadership skills and the Year 10 students the opportunity to tackle exams and Venture; the list could go on. My message to all students as they undertake the term ahead is to make the most of these opportunities and tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
In a week when prizes are determined and numerous awards given, it is important for us to celebrate the wonderful talents and qualities that Christ Church students possess. This evening, we will enjoy the Midnite Awards, a celebration of 2025 Drama productions and the launch of the 2026 season and tomorrow afternoon, the Cadet Unit Parade. Next week sees the opening of the stunning works in the 2025 Senior Art Exhibition, ARTCADE, on Tuesday evening. As educators, it is an immense pleasure to witness the realisation of talents and to see the values that guide and give purpose to student lives, demonstrated in so many ways.
This week, the summer sports season kicks off against Hale. The firsts squads, along with the rowers, have been training hard over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing the students give their best in all our games and playing with the highest level of sportsmanship.
Please note formal uniform needs to be worn on Thursdays, and normal summer uniform applies for the rest of the week. On Friday 24 October, please note that school commences at 9.45am. Students who come to school at the normal time will be able to go to the Refectory or ARC (library). Classes will begin Period 2 on that day.
Finally, can I thank you for your support of the School’s standard of student presentation, with the majority of students returning to school well-presented and respectful of these standards. Also, no phones were collected in the first few days – progress!
Best wishes to all as we move toward the festive season.
Upcoming Senior School Events
- PSA Sport vs Hale – Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October
- Year 12 Celebration Day – Tuesday 21 October, 8.30am to 12.00pm
- Art Exhibition Opening – Tuesday 21 October, 6.30pm
- Year 12 Study Day – Wednesday 22 October
- Year 12 Prize-giving and Award Assembly – Thursday 23 October, 8.30am to 9.30am
- Year 12 Valedictory Service and Dinner – Thursday 23 October, 6.15pm to 10.30pm
- Friday 24 October – School Commences 9.45am
Mark Morrissy
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School