Published on: 19 February 2026

  • School’s Birthday Assembly
  • Boarding competition – Gryphon Cup
  • Parent Code of Conduct


This morning, we marked the School’s 116th Birthday with a whole of school Assembly, a special tradition to celebrate our history and shared achievements. The occasion began with Senior and Preparatory School Prefects carrying the Flame of Learning from Christ Church Claremont, the corner church that gave our school its name, across the road to the gymnasium, symbolising the journey of knowledge through generations of students. We were delighted to welcome guest speaker and world-class open-water swimmer Andy Donaldson, who inspired students with his reflections on perseverance, goal-setting and finding passion in what you do. Read more here

Our Boarding community launched the 2026 Gryphon Cup competition last week with a round of kayak water polo in the Aquatic Precinct. This annual inter-boarding-house contest pits Doust, Meikle, Stove, and Stretch houses against each other across the year through events like quizzes, eSports and gym challenges. Boarders from across Walters Boarding House come together, fostering teamwork, camaraderie and a sense of belonging while making great use of our outstanding campus facilities. Read more here

The Senior School inter-house swimming carnival was held at the Perth High Performance Centre and turned out to be a highly competitive event. It was pleasing to see our new Year 7 students integrating and contributing so well to their Houses. As always, the inclusion race proved to be a highlight, providing our Peter Moyes Centre students with the opportunity to contribute to their Houses. Read more here

Christ Church Grammar School is a member of a national group of eight ‘like schools’ from across the country that meet annually to share best practice and foster collaboration. This year, Christ Church had the privilege of hosting the visiting Principals, showcasing our On Queenslea Drive program and the strong partnerships we maintain with our neighbouring girls’ schools. The feedback was positive, with the guests praising our close connection with MLC, the breadth and quality of our Co-Curricular program, and the sense of community across our campus.

Our policies and guidelines play an important role in nurturing a safe, respectful and values-driven environment, ensuring Christ Church continues to run smoothly and successfully. One focus at the start of the year has been our Parent Code of Conduct, which helps define how parents, staff and students work together to create a supportive community built on courtesy and collaboration. It outlines expectations around communication, involvement in school life and behaviour at School events, both in person and online. We’ve also finalised the Term Dates for 2027, so families can plan ahead with confidence.

Alan Jones
Principal