Published on: 13 September 2018

  • Class placements for 2019
  • Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day
  • New appointment

I understand some parents may have commenced thinking about 2019 and specifically, class placements. I would ask that if you wish to inform us of any factor to which you believe we may be unaware, please do so in writing (including email) to me. We aim to balance the classes in terms of academic, social strength and need. It is a complex process and discussion however, rest assured, we have each boy’s and the collective cohorts’ best interests at heart. As with all decisions at Christ Church we ask, what is the best decision for the boys?

Any information I receive I forward to the Chair of the Class List Panel. The class lists are devised by the Class List Panel comprised of the Director of Studies (Chair), Director of Pastoral Care, Planning and Co-curricular, Co-ordinator of the Learning Development Centre, Co-ordinator of the Peter Moyes Centre, Preparatory School Psychological and Counselling Services and the present year’s class teachers.

I respectfully ask that parents do not request a specific class teacher for their son. As stated, we will place each boy in a class with the peers and teacher we believe is best for him. We have a consistently excellent standard within our staff and each teacher brings her or his own strengths and personality to the class. I would ask you maintain your trust in the School, knowing we want the same positive outcome for your son. Additionally, I am about to begin discussing year group staffing with teachers and therefore, individual class teacher year group placements have yet been decided.

As you may be aware, we have had to postpone Grandparents’ Day. We have rescheduled this day to Friday 26 October. The event format will be as in previous years; a welcome assembly, time in class with grandsons and a morning tea with the support of the Parents’ Association.

I am also pleased to let you know that the new Head of Preparatory School, commencing in 2019 is Dr Steven Males. Alan made the announcement to staff late yesterday. Steven is currently the Head of the Junior School at Aquinas College and has held various leadership and teaching positions during his time at the College, including acting deputy headmaster. He was instrumental in introducing the Early Learning Years program (Kindergarten to Year 3) and the parent portal to the Aquinas community, he is also a lecturer at Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle Campus). At the commencement of 2019 there will be many opportunities for the community to meet with and get to know Steven.

Richard Wright
Head of the LW Parry Preparatory School