Ngalak Warangka – We sing Our Year 3 and 4 boys got to a hopping start this week, participating in traditional and modern Noongar songs in the Chapel. The workshop, hosted by the Madjitil Moorna Choir, forms an introduction to Aboriginal culture as part of their Humanities and Music in Society classes. read more High achievers join forces for special cause A poolside chat between Bill Kirby and Karl Paganin saw these two high achievers join forces for a special cause. read more Year 4 boys encounter the great outdoors Our Year 4 boys had their very first experience of Kooringal at the end of March as part of the School’s comprehensive Outdoor Education program. This was a special opportunity for the boys to orientate themselves with the School’s Outdoor Education facilities that they will be accessing over the next five years of their schooling experience at Christ Church. read more Celebrating diversity Our Prep School boys will be taking part in the celebration of Access Asia Week next week, a whole week program dedicated to enabling boys and staff to develop Asian literacy and engage in the diversity of Asian cultures around the world and within the Christ Church community. read more Year 3 boys make a smart start Last Friday our Year 3 boys took part in the Start Smart program delivered by staff of the Commonwealth Bank. This saw a special visit from ‘Coach Cash’, a personal money trainer who provided tips on how to be clever with coins. read more Year 4 boys discover Perth Zoo at night Our very first Zoo Camp for the year took place last Thursday with boys from 4SS camping overnight at the Perth Zoo. read more Sausage sizzle for Youth Focus In support of the Youth Focus charity, boys from the Preparatory School purchased a sausage and drink for lunch on Tuesday. To ensure the BBQs ran smoothly, Principal Alan Jones was in the kitchen taking charge of the sizzle as orders rolled in. read more Green power Amy Warne from Earth Carers was a special guest at a recent Preparatory School Assembly, sharing awareness and education regarding battery recycling and sustainability. The boys from 4SS enjoyed performing a play based on reducing waste, reusing items and recycling rubbish before being joined on stage by a friendly mascot and playing a game focused on placing batteries into the correct bin. read more Dale House take out victory at 2017 House Swimming Carnival After two days of competition, Dale House are the 2017 Preparatory School House Swimming Champions. In one of the closest finishes, Dale finished on 1,236 points, followed by Stirling (1,232), Giles (1,175) and Forrest (1,162). Dale House was also awarded the Spirit Shield for demonstrating great sportsmanship and spirit at both carnivals. The presence of their Year 6 leaders at the Years 3 and 4 carnival was a wonderful new addition. read more Celebrating the Year of the Rooster This week as part of the Preparatory School Mandarin classes, boys embraced Chinese New Year by creating Chinese lanterns and enjoying a live cooking demonstration (fried rice). They were also treated to a variety of culturally rich and fun activities related to the Chinese celebration. read more Christ Church welcomes new families The campus was abuzz on Friday as boys and parents arrived for the Preparatory and Year 7 (2016) Orientation Day. read more Preparatory boys inspired by former Australian cricketer   Director of Cricket and First XI Coach, Graeme Wood, recently joined the Preparatory School cricket team, inspiring the boys for a fun and energetic season ahead. read more Years 3 to 6 House Sports Carnival The Years 3 to 6 boys had a fun afternoon at the Mount Claremont playing fields and Bendat Basketball Stadium last week, as they competed in their House Sports Carnival. read more Christ Church boys strike a chord at Carnegie Hall At the very young age of 9 and 11 respectively, Ethan and Jeremiah Wang know how to perform. read more The Preparatory School joins the World’s Greatest Shave Boys from the Preparatory School raised a staggering $14 000 for the Leukaemia Foundation as part of the World’s Greatest Shave on Friday. read more Spelling champions in the Prep School Six Preparatory students recently represented the School in an Interschool Spelling Bee competition at Guildford Grammar School. read more Year 6 boys inspired by family history Who were your family members who migrated to Australia and why did they come? read more A time capsule for 2045 The Year 6 boys have had a very special few weeks, preparing for and burying their time capsule for excavation in 2045, and reflecting on the meaning of time at the Old Boys’ Association Assembly. read more Year 6 Chinese culture excursion The end of year Chinese culture excursion for Year 6 students is a highlight of the Chinese program in the Preparatory School. read more Great results in the Preparatory School During the Preparatory School Assembly last week, a large group of boys were recognised for their outstanding achievements in academic competitions throughout 2016. read more Exceptional art in the Senior School The 2016 Senior School Art Exhibition, manmade, opened last week showcasing the exceptional work of our Visual Arts, Design and Media students. read more Year 1 boys inspired by senior artists Preparatory School artists have been drawing inspiration from our Senior School students this week, as they visited and deconstructed the artwork on display at the Senior School Art Exhibition. read more A Midnite Feast for the Midnite Youth Theatre Company The Midnite Youth Theatre Company’s 2017 Season was officially launched by Artistic Director Gregory Jones at the Midnite Feast last Thursday. read more Future Problem Solvers’ success in Melbourne The 26th Future Problem Solving Nationals were held in Melbourne last weekend, with six boys in Year 6 representing the LW Parry Preparatory School: Tim Creed, Matthew Bailey, Sam English, Adi Barua, Jun Yang Yap and Sean Morgan. read more Engineering and construction in Year 4 The Year 4 boys recently used their hands to deliver one of the oldest branches of engineering - boat building. read more Christ Church boys use pedal power Christ Church Grammar School celebrated National Ride2Work/School Day on Wednesday, with more than 100 Preparatory School students and staff pushing their pedals for the morning commute. read more A week of fun in the Preparatory School In the final week of Term 3, the Preparatory School celebrated the artistic talents of the students during the Week of the Arts. read more Year 5 boys told to work hard, be determined and persist The Year 5 boys had an inspirational visit from 18-year-old team pursuit cyclist Sam Welsford in the final week of Term 3. read more Third place at the State Mandarin Speaking Competition Four Christ Church students recently represented the School at the State Mandarin Speaking Competition organised by the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of Western Australia. read more A thriving Music and Drama program This year’s Concerto Night was a truly outstanding celebration of talent and dedication to the craft of music making. read more