Published on: 9 June 2022

  • Fremantle Eisteddfod
  • Speakers’ Challenge
  • Upcoming sporting events

The Fremantle Eisteddfod is an annual competition for young musicians performing in a solo or ensemble setting. Each participant is adjudicated and receives written feedback on their performance. This year due to restrictions, participants submitted an online performance. A number of talented Preparatory School boys entered the competition and received exceptional feedback and results. The Christ Church Grammar School Yahoos Choir received first place in the Choir Recital (Under 12 and under) performing The Little Fish arranged by Mark O’Leary and Ala! Kumbe! By Jerry Estes. Congratulations to the following boys:

  1. Piano Age 13 and under (Bach) – Michael Cui (1st place)
  2. Vocal Age 13 and under (Folk Song) – Ethan Koekemoer (1st place)
  3. Choral Duet Age 13 and under – Daniel Foo (1st place)
  4. Choir Recitals Age 12 and under – CCGS Yahoos Choir (1st place)

Each year, boys from Years 3 to 6 are required to write, rehearse and deliver a speech to their peers on a topic of their choice for the IPSHA Speakers’ Challenge. The boys’ speeches should entertain, persuade or inform their audience and incorporate effective projection of voice, gestures, eye contact and pace. The benefits of public speaking are multifaceted and include listening skills, development of vocabulary and pronunciation, as well planning and organising thoughts. All boys will present to their peers with the two best speeches from each class in Years 4 to 6 presenting their speeches to their cohorts in the chapel. The best speakers will then go on to represent Christ Church at the IPSHA Junior and Senior Speakers’ Challenge held later in the year. In the past, Christ Church has performed exceptionally well with a number of boys winning medals at these events.

All boys from Years 3 to 6 are currently enjoying their Term 2 Sporting Program. The Years 3 and 4 boys will be participating in their Interschool Soccer Carnivals next week and the boys from Years 5 and 6 are in the middle of their JPSSA Winter fixtures. It is terrific to see the sportsmanship and sporting skills that our boys are able to display each week. In terms of collecting your son from these events, it is imperative that the parents or guardians of the boy speaks directly to the classroom teacher or coach to inform them they are taking their son home from the venue. Our staff follow specific processes to ensure the safety of all boys and they must be made aware if any boy is departing the sporting event with their parents or guardians. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to the following Building Good Men recipients for this week.

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School