Head of Preparatory School

27 June

CCGS World Edition

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Published on: 27 June 2024

Reading as an essential skill
Book recommendations
BGM Awards

Reading is an essential skill that plays a pivotal role in your son’s educational journey and overall development. Across the Preparatory School, we emphasise the importance of reading, not just as a classroom activity, but as a lifelong habit that can shape your son’s future in remarkable ways. It is widely recognised that reading enhances cognitive development. When engaging with books, your son is exposed to new ideas, concepts, and knowledge, which stimulates his brain and helps build his vocabulary. This exposure is crucial during the formative years when their brains are rapidly developing. Reading also helps to improve concentration and discipline. Sitting down with a book requires focus and patience, skills that are beneficial across all areas of learning. By setting aside regular reading time, boys quickly learn to concentrate for longer periods, which can positively impact their academic performance.

Moreover, reading fosters empathy and emotional intelligence. Through stories, our students experience different perspectives and emotions, helping them to better understand and relate to others. Book characters can become role models, teaching valuable life lessons and encouraging positive behaviour. Creativity and imagination are also nurtured through reading. As children visualise the scenes and characters described in books, they expand their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. This imaginative exploration is not only fun but also crucial for cognitive flexibility and innovation.

To support your son’s reading journey, we encourage you to create a reading-friendly environment at home that may include setting up a cozy reading nook. You are most welcome to visit the Preparatory School Library and let your son choose books that interest them. Reading together as a family can also be a delightful bonding activity, showing your son that you value and enjoy reading. Lastly, remember that your enthusiasm for reading is contagious. When your son sees adults engaged in reading, they are more likely to adopt the habit themselves. By making reading a cherished part of your family’s routine, you are setting your son on a path to academic success and a lifelong love of learning. With the upcoming holidays fast approaching, we encourage you and your son to view our book recommendations – happy reading!

For our final assembly of the Term, I would like to congratulate our BGM Award recipients for this week.

On a personal note, I would like to thank you again for all your support and continued interest in your son’s education throughout the term. I look forward to seeing you in Term 3, commencing Tuesday 16 July.

Enjoy the break!

Dr. Steven Males
Head of Preparatory School

Notices

Whole School Notices

Prep School Notices

Pre-Kindergarten

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.
Kindergarten

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Parent events

First Friday of the month coffee catch up
Date: Friday 5 July followed by the first Friday of every month
Time: 8.45am to 10.30am (pop in whenever you can)
Venue: Academy Cafe, Claremont Quarter

Term 3
Swan Valley Wine Tour
Date: Sunday 8 September
More details to follow next term
Pre-Primary

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.
Year 1

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.
Year 2

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.
Year 3
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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

NAPLAN Results

Please note that the individual student results for the 2024 NAPLAN testing will be available in Nexus during the first week of Term 3.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.

Parent Series – Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and develop coping skills so they cope with disappointment and stressful situations.

Topics included:
- Friendship issues
- Bullying
- What’s normal
- When to get support
- Coping skills and factors that impact on your child’s ability to cope
Please click here to view the recording.
Year 4
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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.

Parent Series – Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and develop coping skills so they cope with disappointment and stressful situations.

Topics included:
- Friendship issues
- Bullying
- What’s normal
- When to get support
- Coping skills and factors that impact on your child’s ability to cope
Please click here to view the recording.
Year 5
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Preparatory School Father/Significant other and Son Sports day Years 5 and 6

During Term 3, the Preparatory School will be hosting the annual Father/Significant other and Son Sports Day. Since the inaugural game in 2009, this event has become a cherished tradition that all students eagerly anticipate. The match offers a rare and special opportunity for the boys to play side by side with their dads or significant role models. A letter with more details will be sent home at the beginning of Term 3 from your son’s current winter sport. If you are able to participate, please RSVP to the relevant sport contacts below to join in this fantastic afternoon.
- Football – B Leckie bleckie@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Rugby – R Gowland rgowland@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Soccer – J Blanchard jblanchard@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Hockey – G Moore gmoore@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Martial Arts – J Jeffs jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au
We look forward to seeing you there!

Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

NAPLAN Results

Please note that the individual student results for the 2024 NAPLAN testing will be available in Nexus during the first week of Term 3.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.

JPSSA Winter Sport

Year 5/6 JPSSA Winter sport fixtures and training concludes in week 6 of term 3.
Year 6
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Preparatory School Father/Significant other and Son Sports day Years 5 and 6

During Term 3, the Preparatory School will be hosting the annual Father/Significant other and Son Sports Day. Since the inaugural game in 2009, this event has become a cherished tradition that all students eagerly anticipate. The match offers a rare and special opportunity for the boys to play side by side with their dads or significant role models. A letter with more details will be sent home at the beginning of Term 3 from your son’s current winter sport. If you are able to participate, please RSVP to the relevant sport contacts below to join in this fantastic afternoon.
- Football – B Leckie bleckie@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Rugby – R Gowland rgowland@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Soccer – J Blanchard jblanchard@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Hockey – G Moore gmoore@ccgs.wa.edu.au
- Martial Arts – J Jeffs jjeffs@ccgs.wa.edu.au
We look forward to seeing you there!

Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Term 3 Co-curricular activities – new registration process

The Preparatory School has implemented a new process for Co-curricular bookings, which is in place for the Term 3 registrations (opened 4.00pm Monday 24 June and closing 10.00am Wednesday 17 July).

If you have not yet registered your son/s in his ONE (1) FREE activity and/or unlimited PAID activities, please visit the Co-curricular Nexus page and read through all information, FAQs, and activities on offer. Please check your own and your son’s commitments before registering him to avoid a clash, including the Winter sport training days timetable (Years 5 and 6) and the Year 6 Production Schedule.

JPSSA Winter Sport

Year 5/6 JPSSA Winter sport fixtures and training concludes in week 6 of term 3.

Senior School Notices

Year 7

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded. Year 7 parents are asked to note that reports for semesterised subjects will be made available at the end of Week 2 in Term 3. This enables teachers of these semesterised subjects to teach and assess until the end of the semester, thus making the most of the time available to them.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

NAPLAN Results

Please note that the individual student results for the 2024 NAPLAN testing will be available in Nexus during the first week of Term 3.

Complete Vaccinate WA online consent form – deadline extended until 31 July

The Western Australian Government’s School-Based Immunisation Program team are visiting Christ Church on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 August to offer the scheduled vaccinations to Year 7 students.

Parents who have not yet registered their son/s: Regardless of your decision to give or decline consent for your son to receive these vaccinations through this program, you must complete the Vaccinate WA online consent form by Wednesday 31 July. Please note the School has extended this deadline for an additional month to offer remaining parents ample opportunity to complete the form and the additional time to do so over the July school holidays.

For more information about the Government of Western Australia’s School-Based Immunisation Program, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact the Health Centre on 9442 1700.

ATARget July Holiday Program – Years 7 to 9 students

The program consists of units aimed at reinforcing sound Study Skills as well as revision and re-teaching of Essay Writing skills which encompass a number of relevant genres such as creative, persuasive and analytical writing. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes

These small group sessions focussing on Maths and English offer students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. Classes are held on weekends.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

Year 7 Parent Forum: Homework vs Study

The Year 7 Parent Forum on ‘Homework vs Study’ took place Wednesday 12 June. A link to the recording of this forum is available on Nexus here.

School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.
Year 8

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded. Year 8 parents are asked to note that reports for semesterised subjects will be made available at the end of Week 2 in Term 3. This enables teachers of these semesterised subjects to teach and assess until the end of the semester, thus making the most of the time available to them.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

ATARget July Holiday Program – Years 7 to 9 students

The program consists of units aimed at reinforcing sound Study Skills as well as revision and re-teaching of Essay Writing skills which encompass a number of relevant genres such as creative, persuasive and analytical writing. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes

These small group sessions focussing on Maths and English offer students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. Classes are held on weekends.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.

Year 8 Study Skills

On Monday 19 February, the Year 8 students completed a Study Skills program entitled ‘Study Skills Kick Start’, which covered dynamic reading, note-taking, conceptual learning skills and self-directed learning. Please click here to access the Student Activity Pack for this program.
Year 9

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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded. Year 9 parents are asked to note that reports for semesterised subjects will be made available at the end of Week 2 in Term 3. This enables teachers of these semesterised subjects to teach and assess until the end of the semester, thus making the most of the time available to them.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

NAPLAN Results

Please note that the individual student results for the 2024 NAPLAN testing will be available in Nexus during the first week of Term 3.

ATARget July Holiday Program – Years 7 to 9 students

The program consists of units aimed at reinforcing sound Study Skills as well as revision and re-teaching of Essay Writing skills which encompass a number of relevant genres such as creative, persuasive and analytical writing. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes

These small group sessions focussing on Maths and English offer students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. Classes are held on weekends.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.

Year 9 Study Skills

The Year 9 students recently completed a Study Skills program entitled ‘Memory Mnemonics’, which covered maximising attention, minimising distractions, memory and learning styles and semantic learning techniques.

Please click here to access the Student Activity Pack for this program.
Year 10
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Building Good Men Leadership Breakfast – Wednesday 17 July

All Year 10 and 11 students have been sent an invitation to attend the Building Good Men Leadership Breakfast. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with highly successful individuals who have overcome failures, celebrated successes and accomplished their big life goals. All students are expected to attend this event unless they have existing commitments. You can read more about the guest speakers here.

Date: Wednesday 17 July (Week 1 of Term 3)
Time: 6.50am arrival for a 7.00am start
Venue: Old Boys’ Gallery, L Block – refer to G9 on the campus map

We ask for parents’ support in encouraging their son to RSVP with their dietary requirements here by Friday 15 July to assist with catering.

Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

Missed Assessments due to illness

With the winter months now here, this is a timely reminder of our assessment procedures if your son misses an assessment due to illness.

2.3 Absence from a scheduled assessment task in Years 10, 11 and 12 due to illness or injury must be ratified by a medical certificate (issued by a medical practitioner (not a pharmacist) other than a family member), submitted directly to the Studies Office within 48 hours of the day of the assessment. Boarders may provide a note from the School Medical Centre. The Studies Office will advise the relevant Head of House, tutor and teachers of the dates covered by the medical certificate and the student will be temporarily excused from the assessment but may be asked to complete it or a comparable assessment, following their return to school or later in the year, depending on the circumstances. The assessment will be recorded as NA (Not Applicable) until such time as a final determination has been made.

2.5 Should students choose to sit an assessment on a date when they are covered by a Medical Certificate, or subsequently provide a Medical Certificate having sat the assessment, no review of results will be entertained.

2.6 Students who are ill and/or covered by a medical certificate and miss an assessment but then elect to attend a school activity or classes on the same day, will render the medical certificate null and void and will be awarded a zero for the missed assessment.

2.7 Students may have multiple assessments scheduled during a period covered by a medical certificate. In this situation, students should not sit any of these scheduled assessments. Students in this situation who elect to sit some of these assessments but not all will be awarded a zero for the assessments they choose not to sit.

2.8 Students who arrive late to school and subsequently sit a scheduled assessment will need to have either a medical certificate or a note from their attending physician to justify the late attendance at school. Students in this situation who are unable to provide this documentation will be awarded a zero for the assessment(s) they sit.

The Assessment Procedures can be found here.

ATARget July Holiday Program – Year 10 Students Including OLNA Program

The program consists of units aimed at reinforcing sound Study Skills as well as revision and re-teaching of the Essay Writing skills needed to produce successful responses to exam-style questions where an extended written response is required. More details are available on the MMA website.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes for Year 10 and 11 ATAR students

These small group sessions give ATAR students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. They are an excellent way of consolidating syllabus content in preparation for final school exams. Classes are held on weekends during term time.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Year 11 EAL/D study 2025

Students intending to study English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) in Year 11 and 12 will be required to complete an online application for permission to enrol in this course. All decisions regarding eligibility are made by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Therefore, no enrolments can be made without such permission being granted by SCSA.

The EAL/D teacher, Ms Bee Choo, will coordinate this process. Her phone number is 9442 1609.

Year 11 Languages study 2025

All Year 10 students wishing to study a WACE language course in Year 11 and 12 are required to complete an online eligibility application for permission to enrol in a WACE language course. All decisions regarding eligibility are made by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Therefore, no enrolments can be made without such permission being granted by SCSA.

Language teachers will be assisting the boys to facilitate these applications from Week 10 of this term. The Head of Languages, Mr Marcus Sharp, can provide advice about this process – his contact number is 9442 1616.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

Year 10 Parent Information Evening

Please click here to access the video recording and slides from the Year 10 Parent Information Evening on Year 11 Subject Selection.

School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.

Selection of subjects for Year 11

It will be helpful for parents to have an idea of the process that the School uses to guide students in regard to making choices for study in Year 11. More information will be made available via CCGS World and email as the term progresses.
- All Year 10s complete a careers education component as part of HWB in either Term 1 or 2
- All Year 10s are addressed by the Studies Office during a HWB class during Week 3 of Term 2
- The Year 10 Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews Online are scheduled for Monday 6 May from 3.45pm to 7.00pm.
- Year 10 parents are invited to a Parent Information presentation on Wednesday 22 May on choosing subjects for Year 11 (Week 6 of Term 2)
- Parents receive standardised testing results and a list of subjects offered in Year 11 2025 for each boy in Week 6 of Term 2
- Each boy and his parent/s will be invited to an interview with his Head of House and the Careers counsellor in Weeks 8, 9 or 10 of Term 2
- Subject selections are due to be finalised by students and parents by Week 2 of Term 3
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Building Good Men Leadership Breakfast – Wednesday 17 July

All Year 10 and 11 students have been sent an invitation to attend the Building Good Men Leadership Breakfast. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with highly successful individuals who have overcome failures, celebrated successes and accomplished their big life goals. All students are expected to attend this event unless they have existing commitments. You can read more about the guest speakers here.

Date: Wednesday 17 July (Week 1 of Term 3)
Time: 6.50am arrival for a 7.00am start
Venue: Old Boys’ Gallery, L Block – refer to G9 on the campus map

We ask for parents’ support in encouraging their son to RSVP with their dietary requirements here by Friday 15 July to assist with catering.

Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

Missed Assessments due to illness

With the winter months now here, this is a timely reminder of our assessment procedures if your son misses an assessment due to illness.

2.3 Absence from a scheduled assessment task in Years 10, 11 and 12 due to illness or injury must be ratified by a medical certificate (issued by a medical practitioner (not a pharmacist) other than a family member), submitted directly to the Studies Office within 48 hours of the day of the assessment. Boarders may provide a note from the School Medical Centre. The Studies Office will advise the relevant Head of House, tutor and teachers of the dates covered by the medical certificate and the student will be temporarily excused from the assessment but may be asked to complete it or a comparable assessment, following their return to school or later in the year, depending on the circumstances. The assessment will be recorded as NA (Not Applicable) until such time as a final determination has been made.

2.5 Should students choose to sit an assessment on a date when they are covered by a Medical Certificate, or subsequently provide a Medical Certificate having sat the assessment, no review of results will be entertained.

2.6 Students who are ill and/or covered by a medical certificate and miss an assessment but then elect to attend a school activity or classes on the same day, will render the medical certificate null and void and will be awarded a zero for the missed assessment.

2.7 Students may have multiple assessments scheduled during a period covered by a medical certificate. In this situation, students should not sit any of these scheduled assessments. Students in this situation who elect to sit some of these assessments but not all will be awarded a zero for the assessments they choose not to sit.

2.8 Students who arrive late to school and subsequently sit a scheduled assessment will need to have either a medical certificate or a note from their attending physician to justify the late attendance at school. Students in this situation who are unable to provide this documentation will be awarded a zero for the assessment(s) they sit.

The Assessment Procedures can be found here.

ATARget July Holiday Revision and Exam Preparation Program – Year 11 and 12 students including OLNA Program

Year 11 and 12 students who have not achieved the results they were expecting in the Semester 1 examinations should strongly consider attending one or more of the revision courses during the July holiday period. The emphasis of these intensive revision courses will be on experienced teachers modelling how to answer examination questions successfully.

Year 11 and 12 students who have participated in recent years have reported how helpful these courses have been for them. Please click here to select and register for these revision courses.

These small-group sessions give students an opportunity to revise and enhance their understanding of the syllabus content they have studied in Terms 1 and 2 and for Year 12s, prepare them for their final school exams. The students will examine a range of ATAR-style questions and determine the strategies and processes required to construct successful responses.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes for Year 10 and 11 ATAR students

These small group sessions give ATAR students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. They are an excellent way of consolidating syllabus content in preparation for final school exams. Classes are held on weekends during term time.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.

Year 11 Parent Information Presentation

Parents are invited to watch the presentation from the Year 11 Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 7 February by clicking here.

Absence from Assessments

The School’s policy on students missing assessments is very clear.

Absence from scheduled assessment task(s) in Years 10, 11 and 12 due to illness or injury must be ratified by a medical certificate (issued by a medical practitioner (not a pharmacist) other than a family member), submitted directly to the Studies Office within 48 hours of the day of the assessment. Boarders may provide a note from the School Medical Centre. If a medical certificate is not supplied, the student will be awarded a zero for the missed assessment(s).

Students are not to be away from school on holidays during term time, as this does impact the quality of learning. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 who miss an assessment(s) due to family holidays or other such unapproved leave will receive a mark of zero for the missed assessment(s).
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Parents Association Term 2 Raffle winners

Congratulations to the winner of the Term 2 Raffle – Mr S and Mrs C Owen. This prize covers one term’s school tuition at the Senior School rate.

Term 2 reports

Reports for Term 2 will be issued via Nexus by the second week of the July school holidays. Parents will be advised by email when the reports are ready to be downloaded.

House Teams Carnival new date

Due to weather conditions, the House Teams Carnival was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday 25 July, Week 2 of Term 3.

Missed Assessments due to illness

With the winter months now here, this is a timely reminder of our assessment procedures if your son misses an assessment due to illness.

2.3 Absence from a scheduled assessment task in Years 10, 11 and 12 due to illness or injury must be ratified by a medical certificate (issued by a medical practitioner (not a pharmacist) other than a family member), submitted directly to the Studies Office within 48 hours of the day of the assessment. Boarders may provide a note from the School Medical Centre. The Studies Office will advise the relevant Head of House, tutor and teachers of the dates covered by the medical certificate and the student will be temporarily excused from the assessment but may be asked to complete it or a comparable assessment, following their return to school or later in the year, depending on the circumstances. The assessment will be recorded as NA (Not Applicable) until such time as a final determination has been made.

2.5 Should students choose to sit an assessment on a date when they are covered by a Medical Certificate, or subsequently provide a Medical Certificate having sat the assessment, no review of results will be entertained.

2.6 Students who are ill and/or covered by a medical certificate and miss an assessment but then elect to attend a school activity or classes on the same day, will render the medical certificate null and void and will be awarded a zero for the missed assessment.

2.7 Students may have multiple assessments scheduled during a period covered by a medical certificate. In this situation, students should not sit any of these scheduled assessments. Students in this situation who elect to sit some of these assessments but not all will be awarded a zero for the assessments they choose not to sit.

2.8 Students who arrive late to school and subsequently sit a scheduled assessment will need to have either a medical certificate or a note from their attending physician to justify the late attendance at school. Students in this situation who are unable to provide this documentation will be awarded a zero for the assessment(s) they sit.

The Assessment Procedures can be found here.

Predicted ATARs

Please note that Predicted ATARs based on Year 12 Semester 1 results have been uploaded to Nexus under the ‘Academic Reports’ tab.

ATARget July Holiday Revision and Exam Preparation Program – Year 11 and 12 students including OLNA Program

Year 11 and 12 students who have not achieved the results they were expecting in the Semester 1 examinations should strongly consider attending one or more of the revision courses during the July holiday period. The emphasis of these intensive revision courses will be on experienced teachers modelling how to answer examination questions successfully.

Year 11 and 12 students who have participated in recent years have reported how helpful these courses have been for them. Please click here to select and register for these revision courses.

These small-group sessions give students an opportunity to revise and enhance their understanding of the syllabus content they have studied in Terms 1 and 2 and for Year 12s, prepare them for their final school exams. The students will examine a range of ATAR-style questions and determine the strategies and processes required to construct successful responses.

Term 3 ATARget Master Classes for Year 12 ATAR students

These small group sessions give ATAR students quality academic support which will reinforce and consolidate skills and processes learnt in class. They are an excellent way of consolidating syllabus content in preparation for final school exams. They offer students a structured program with access to experienced ATAR teachers where they can discuss their concerns and shore-up any weaknesses prior to the start of their final school examinations in September. Classes are held on weekends during term time.

Students can enrol at any time during the term and simply pay pro rata. For more information and bookings please visit the MMA website

Year 12 Father/Friend and Son Breakfast

Date: Friday 28 June
Time: Please arrive promptly at 6.50am for a 7.00am start. The event will conclude by 8.45am
Venue: Fraser’s Restaurant, Kings Park (plenty of free parking will be available on the morning)

We kindly request fathers wear their parent name badge on the morning.

Ensure the School has your current email address

It’s critical that the School has every parent/guardian’s current email address so that they can be contacted with important information regarding their son/s.
If you have recently changed your email, please update your details via Consent2Go. For security reasons, updating your contact details is your responsibility. Staff are unable to update information on your behalf.

If you cannot login to Consent2Go, this may be an indication that you have provided the School with an incorrect email address. Please contact the ARC Service Desk on 9442 1787.

ATAR subjects with practical component

A number of ATAR subjects include practical examinations as well as written examinations. Teachers talk to their students about all of these exams throughout the year; it is vital that boys understand that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority is very serious about enforcing the rules that govern the examinations for these practical components. All boys will be informed of the rules pertaining to their particular practical examination and this link provides the relevant information.

Teachers will, of course, work with students to assist them to comply with the rules, some of which are quite complex, but follow-up on past penalties has made it clear that SCSA ultimately regards it as the student’s responsibility to ensure that there are no breaches and it is, unfortunately, the student who is penalised for any such breaches. Such breaches are invariably penalised by a loss of marks – it is really important that candidates understand that SCSA is very serious about the rules and will apply them at all times.

For example, inclusion of the candidate’s name on a single piece of paper in a portfolio, inclusion of the school name, or submission of a portfolio that is over the page limit will all result in a loss of marks. Boys need to ensure they are very familiar with the rules for practical exams and portfolio submissions and that they comply with them scrupulously. Parents’ assistance in this regard is appreciated.

Extended Leave

While at times students do need to be away from school for significant reasons (e.g., bereavement in the family, illness, etc.), we encourage all parents not to take their sons out of School during term time as this will undoubtedly disrupt the continuity of teaching, learning and assessment. In the case of a planned extended absence, we appreciate the advance notice through contact with your son’s Head of House. This will enable appropriate planning and clarity around missed assessments and classroom work.

2024 ATAR Examinations Timetable

The 2024 Year 12 ATAR course written and practical examinations timetables are available through the following SCSA links:

ATAR Written Examinations Timetable

ATAR Practical Examinations Timetable

Dropping a sixth subject

Please note that no further subject changes are allowed in Year 12. Students may drop their sixth subject according to the following deadlines:
- Subjects with a practical component – by Thursday 18 July
- Subjects without a practical component or a General subject – by Monday 5 August
School Photo Orders – place orders by end of July holidays

Information regarding photo orders and the packages available can be found by clicking here. To order school photos, please follow the instructions contained on the first page of the document. While Photo Hendricks keep this link active for parents who decide to order at a later stage, we recommend that parents place their orders for 2024 by the end of the July school holidays so that they can be proofed and distributed by the School. If ordered later in the year, they will be mailed to your address directly from Photo Hendricks which will incur a delivery fee.

This notice will be removed on the first week of Term 3.

Important academic dates 2024

Year 12 is a fast and frenetic year – it is very helpful if parents, as well as boys, are aware of key academic dates, which can be found here.
Please take particular note that if your son is studying a subject with a practical exam, he must be available during the Term 3 holidays for this exam. SCSA issues these exam times and will not make alternative arrangements where the times are deemed inconvenient by parents. They also do not accede to parents’ requests for particular dates and times.
In short – please do not make any plans to travel interstate or overseas with your son during the Term 3 holidays!

Year 12 key event dates

Please find a list of important Year 12 event dates for 2024 here. Please note this list does not include important Academic subjects and SCSA course dates, which are listed separately in the Year Group notices.

Year 12 Parent Information Evening

A recording and slides from the Year 12 Parent Information Evening can be found here.

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