Published on: 2 May 2024

  • Year 6 Canberra tour
  • Domestic Violence Remembrance Day
  • Celebrating students achievements in swimming and singing
  • Academic Resource Centre

On Monday we farewelled our Year 6 cohort as they headed to Canberra for a week-long adventure in our nation’s capital. They are visiting and discussing some significant attractions including Government House, Parliament House, CSIRO, the National Film Archive and the Australian War Memorial. You can see pictures on our socials here. Christ Church offers students a range of extra-curricular activities that complement classroom learning, providing students with a breadth of experiences and opportunities that help them foster an understanding and appreciation of today’s complex world.

Yesterday was Domestic Violence Remembrance Day and today Reverend Russell spoke with the Senior School students at the assembly about what it means to be good men and treat everyone with respect. In particular, how we work together to protect the rights of girls and women around the world, because gender inequality exists. In our Health and Wellbeing curriculum and our On Queenslea Drive Program (OQD), there are sessions dedicated to relationships and respect. In light of what is happening in Australia, we are currently reviewing our programs to see where we can include sessions to keep the conversation alive and for students to consider how they can make a difference.

We have a significant number of talented students on campus in the areas of academia, the arts, and sport. Today we celebrated the achievements of two athletes, Jackson Anderson and Sam Hicks, both Year 11 students, who recently represented Australia at the 2024 Oceania Championships. You can read more about their amazing results here.  Ethan Koekemoer represented Australia in the World Finals for solo singers aged 6 to 15 years of age at the famous Ariston Theatre in San Remo, Italy. We congratulate Ethan for taking out second place in this prestigious competition, a wonderful achievement. You can watch Ethan’s performance here.

I am pleased to share with you news that the Academic Resource Centre (ARC), the amalgamation of the Library and ICT functions, is nearing completion. ARC is situated on the first floor, above Reception in the Main Administration building. ARC will deliver a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance learning and teaching, streamline operations, and drive innovation. I look forward to sharing photos of the space and examples of the innovative ideas that result from this collaboration.

Alan Jones
Principal