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
A strong finish to the athletics season
Our Senior School athletes showed great determination last week, finishing fifth in the PSA Athletics Carnival at the State Athletics Centre read more
Christ Church welcomes Scott Neeson
Scott Neeson, Hollywood executive turned philanthropist, was at Christ Church last week, speaking to students about his Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF). read more
Stirling House athletics champions
The Preparatory School students took part in their annual athletics carnivals last week, a culmination of an intensive and fun athletics program. read more
Celebrating Australian stories
Christ Church boys celebrated this year’s Book Week theme, Australia! Story Country, with a ‘swag’ of events last week. read more
‘Water and the world’ brings Sally global success
Christ Church Grammar School Year 5 teacher Sally Mackinnon has been recognised for her outstanding work in educating boys. read more
Pre-Primary to Year 2 Art Exhibition
The Pre-Primary to Year 2 boys have recently participated in an Artist in Residence program with artist Rowena Keall-Walsh. read more