CCGS World Edition
Head of Senior School
Published on: 14 May 2026
- Year 7 (2027) Senior School orientation
- Year 11 and 12 exams
- Marble Bar visit
- Friday sport
During the last few months, I have been meeting with the 2027 Year 7 students as part of their orientation program into the Senior School. On Tuesday night next week, I, along with other key staff, will address the 2027 cohort and their parents on all things Senior School. We look forward to continuing to orientate them throughout the year in preparation for their transition to the Senior School.
Next week sees the return of the final Year 8 Cape to Cave programs and the start of the Year 11 and 12 exams. For the Year 11 and 12 students, Senior School staff members are available for assistance during this period, and students can use the library for study. On all occasions, including their scheduled exams, students are expected to attend school in winter uniform and have been given clear guidelines on equipment permitted during exams. We wish the Year 11 and 12 students every success during this exam period.
The Year 10 parents are invited to an information evening on Wednesday night regarding Year 11 subject selections. I encourage all parents to attend to gain valuable insights to then help guide their son into making the right subject selections.
Last night, Year 10 students, along with their peers from St Hilda’s, made the most of the amazing weather we have been experiencing and enjoyed a night on the water for the Year 10 River Cruise. Thank you to Mr Ryan Myles and his staff for the organisation of the social opportunities for the Years 10 to 12 students.
This morning, we have a visit by staff and students from Marble Bar Primary School as part of our long-standing partnership through the Service in Action program. Christ Church students and staff visit Marble Bar twice a year, and the Year 11 students stay and work in the school for a week at a time, helping out in classrooms, modelling good learning behaviours, playing sports with the students, doing odd jobs around the school, as well as visiting the local police and nursing posts to better understand life in a remote community. This morning, our students will show the Marble Bar students around the School, visiting the chapel, the river and the Library where they get to choose a book to take home before sharing a morning tea together.
A reminder that Friday afternoon sport and activities are a compulsory part of the school program, and even if your son is unable to play, there is no shortage of jobs he can do to support his team and coaches. We ask that, where possible, appointments be made outside of the school day. Please ensure you have communicated with absentees PRIOR to your son leaving for an appointment. Your son MUST then sign out/sign in through the kiosk located in the Main Administration building to complete the verification process. Your help with these steps is critical to ensuring your son is safe at all times, and our duty of care is absolute.
Upcoming Senior School Events
- PSA Sport vs Hale – Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May
- CCGS/St Hilda’s Year 8 Cape to Cave Program 3: Sunday 17 May to Thursday 21 May
- Year 11 and 12 Semester 1 Exams – Monday 18 May to Thursday 28 May
- Year 10 Parent Information Evening – Year 11 Subject Selection – Wednesday 20 May 6.00pm
- House Cross Country – Friday 22 May
- Year 10 Parent Teacher Student Interviews (online) – Monday 25 May
- PSA Sport (1st Teams only) v Guildford – Thursday 28 May
- Mid Term Break – No school – Friday 29 May to Monday 1 June
Jamie Foster
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School