b'In 1958, just one year after being admitted to the Public Schools Association (PSA) and establishing the Schools first rowing crew, Christ Church Grammar School defied all odds by winning theHead of the River. It was a particularly satisfyingThe winning boat was named the victory, being achieved in full viewMcClemans after the Schools of the public as they watched fromfounder who later commented,that both banks of the Swan River.boat, and its victory, justified everything I claimed it gave me the opportunity in my The Christ Church First VIII wonlifetime to see the School in a moment of despite being the lightest of theglory. I can die a happy man now. It was six crews participating. Coach Donall worth it . Fraser attributed the win to their tenacity, keenness and fitness andIn 1959, Christ Church rowers the crew and coach subsequentlynot only repeated the victory but became school heroes.dominated the Head of the River Regatta, winning four of the five races. Since then the School has been a consistent performer in rowing, going on to win the Head of the River an additional 18 times.Head of the River - 1958 Deus Dux Doctrina LuxBuilding Good Men|110 years|Building Good MenDeus Dux Doctrina Lux'