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2020
YEARS 7 - 12
Ready...set...go!
Your Christ Church day
Ready...set...go! Bell 8.25am
Tutorial 8.30am to 8.50am
Dear Parents
Period 1 8.55am to 9.45am
We are looking forward to welcoming your son to Christ Church
Period 2 9.50am to 10.40am
Senior School next year.
Recess 10.40am to 10.55am
If your son is joining Christ Church from Year 8 onwards, we have a
Period 3 11.00am to 11.50am
compulsory and dedicated Orientation Morning for all new Senior
Period 4 11.55am to 12.45pm
School boys (Years 7 to 12) on Saturday 1 February.
Lunch 12.45pm to 1.20pm
There is no requirement to purchase text books as we provide
Period 5 1.25pm to 2.15pm
all books and devices. Towards the end of the year an email
confirming all the details about collection of books and devices will Period 6 2.20pm to 3.05pm
be sent to you.
As part of the enrolment process, we ask that you submit your son’s
Semester 1, 2019 report as well as his subject and sport selections A typical school day
for next year via an online submission process. An email containing
instructions will be sent to you explaining how to do this. We ask that boys have a good sleep and
breakfast and ensure they get to school for
Kind regards the first bell at 8.25am. We suggest that he
does not carry too much paraphernalia to
school but if he ends up with a few bags
Simon Angus
and sports items, he can store his gear safely
Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
in his locker. It has a combination lock and
is quite spacious. The lockers are located in
House areas and, while sheltered from the
elements, can be accessed outside of school
hours, therefore if your son has forgotten an
important homework book, you can come
and recover it very easily.
Once the school day starts, boys will have six
lessons, each one lasting 50 minutes. There
Getting to school are five minutes between lessons to allow
plenty of time to walk from class to class. Boys
Traffic is very busy at drop-off and pick-up times and as our car
only need to carry books necessary for their
parks are reserved for school staff, we encourage boys to walk, ride
or catch public transport to school. We have plenty of bike racks first and second classes, after which they can
and school is only a five minute walk from Claremont train station. swap those at recess for the books needed for
However, if boys decide to walk or ride, they need to be mindful that the next two lessons.
Queenslea Drive and Stirling Highway are very busy roads. Boys need
to cross at the traffic lights and then use designated crosswalk on Absent for any reason?
Queenslea Drive. The absence of a Senior School student from
In addition to the Transperth school buses we also share private school must be advised to the absentee email
bus services with Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC). Go to CCGS absentees@ccgs.wa.edu.au by 8.30am on
World > Quick Links > Travel to and from Christ Church on the day of your son’s absence. If the School
our website for information on the special buses that service City has not been advised by this time you will
Beach, Floreat, Nedlands and suburbs south of the Swan River. receive an SMS on your mobile. Parents are
asked to respond within thirty minutes by
SMS or email to the School to confirm the
absence.
Uniform – the
Pick a sport... blue and gold
We believe that playing sport is a fundamental part of health and
wellbeing, so important in fact that boys will be involved in some capacity
almost from the day they start at Christ Church. We also know that boys We hope your son is excited about wearing the
could be playing for their local club and we consider that to be very blue and gold uniform – it is smart and distinctively
important. Therefore, while boys are in Years 7, 8 and 9, they will only ‘Christ Church’. Each time he puts on his uniform he
train on Wednesday and play against the other Public Schools’ Association is representing Christ Church, therefore he should
(PSA) schools on Friday afternoons. This leaves plenty of time for boys to wear it with pride and reflect the School’s core aim
train with clubs during the week and to play for them on the weekend. In of ‘building good men’.
years 10 through to 12 boys train Tuesdays and Thursdays and play against All uniform items, apart from shoes, may be bought
other PSA schools on Saturday mornings. at our uniform shop, which is conveniently located
on the Claremont campus. Parents should reserve
Sport choices an appointment by caling 9442 1716.
Boys can pick one summer and one winter sport. An email will be sent
to you, and together with your son you can submit your selection online.
Look smart each
Generally, boys will get their first pick but rest assured, we will definitely Thursday!
make contact if there are any problems. Boys need to be especially well-groomed on
Thursday mornings – this is our important formal
Christ Church playing fields assembly, which kicks off at 8.30am. We often host
We have great sporting facilities in Mt Claremont and at St John’s Wood important speakers and it is one of the few times
playing fields near HBF Stadium – go to CCGS World > Quick Links > the whole Senior School gathers together.
Campus Maps for details. We also utilise local community sporting clubs
as venues for both training and fixtures throughout the year. Buses are
organised to take boys to and from training, and to all away games.
Sports fixtures Uniform appointments
Go to CCGS World > Quick Links > Sport for fixture details. Feel free to
come down and watch a game and soak up the atmosphere, even before The uniform shop will be reserving specific
your son starts at Christ Church. dates and times for uniform fittings in
December 2019 and January 2020.
Go to CCGS World > Quick Links > Uniform Shop
for details on all opening times and uniform
requirements.
YEARS 7 - 12
Houses - not just four
walls and a roof!
There are eight tutorial groups within in each
House and 64 separate tutorial groups in total.
House tutorial runs from 8.30am to 8.50am, every
school day (except on Thursday when there is
Assembly) and in the same location – generally a
classroom. This small Tutor Group, as it is known,
consists of aTutor and approximately 18 boys
from Years 7 to 12. It is a great way for boys to
build friendships with boys older or younger than
themselves.
Summer swimming – off and racing!
Christ Church has eight Houses; Craigie, Hill, Term 1 is full of all things swimming, and to get boys in the mood and
Jupp, Moyes, Noake, Queenslea, Romsey and prepared for action, we offer swimming training over the January holidays.
Wolsey. There are eight tutorial groups within in Olympic gold medal swimmer, Bill Kirby OAM, is the head coach of our
each House and 64 separate tutorial groups in swim team, and Mr Luke Farmer (Head of Physical Education and Health),
total. is the Teacher in Charge of Aquatics. Mr Farmer works with Mr Kirby to
structure a holiday training schedule for keen swimmers. Training runs
each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 January 2020. The sessions
go from 7.00am to 8.30am. This is a great way for boys to meet other
Christ Church boys before school starts.
Stationery
Stationery lists for each separate year level will be communicated towards
the end of the year. Most of the items can be bought from any stationery
supply store such as Officeworks. However, when it comes to a calculator,
you will need to buy it from the school bookshop. The same goes for the
specially designed CCGS pencil case, which can be bought at the Uniform
Shop. Both items cater especially for the needs of a Christ Church student.
Choose your subjects
All Years 7 to 12 students are able to choose some of their subjects.
Information about the curriculum and available options will be
communicated in July with subject selections opening in September.
Friday activities - Year 10 and Year 11
When your son reaches Year 10 and 11 there are specific activities to
choose from that take place on Friday afternoons. In Year 10 we offer
a comprehensive Cadet program, including army, surf lifesaving and
community cadets, while in Year 11 the program broadens to include a
wide spectrum of activities, including Music, Drama and Art workshops,
as well as eVehicle design and our popular Preparatory School mentor
scheme.
Want to learn
how to play an
instrument?
If your son is keen to learn an instrument, we
suggest he waits at least a term to settle into the
School and then, with your permission, we can
organise individual music instrumental lessons.
Often, he can also hire his chosen instrument
from us. He should talk to the Director of Music,
or the Music Administrative Assistant, to find out
what is required and what the lessons cost, and
we ask parents to contact the Music Department
on 9442 1648 for an application form. If your son
has been learning an instrument for a while and
wants to continue lessons in school time rather
than at home, contact the Music Department on 9442 1648
before your son starts at the School to discuss your particular
Communication
situation. The link to CCGS World will be sent to
parents weekly from Term 4. It is the central
resource for all vital information and
includes quick links to other pages including
No need to bring money to school the Parent Portal. Content is updated daily
Boys do not need to carry money to school. Every Christ Church and messages from the Principal and other
student has a card, which contains his photo and personal details. senior staff are updated weekly. You can also
The card also acts as a library card and is also the only way boys follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
can buy food from the Canteen and extra stationery from the
bookshop. Later in the year we provide instructions on how to
‘load’ the card with the necessary funds.
The card can also be used if your son travels by bus or train. Parents
will have to add funds to the SmartRider capacity of the card at
transperth.wa.gov.au.
For school purchases, funds can be topped up online at
mystudentaccount.com.au. The system enables you to keep track
of your son’s spending at any time and allows you to deposit funds
directly into his account either on-line or over the telephone.
Student personal accident
insurance
Healthy boys
The Health Centre at Christ Church caters for the primary health
As part of its inclusive fees policy, Christ needs of more than 1650 boys, including 24/7 coverage for more
Church provides accident insurance cover than 110 boarders.
for your son, worldwide, 24 hours a day, 365
The Centre, staffed by registered nurses, is busy catering to the
days of the year. The cover is not restricted to demands of the immediate health issues of attending students
school activities, however, it will lapse when and boarders. We therefore ask you to work with us and please
your son permanently leaves the School. observe the following fundamental procedures that are in the best
Please note this policy does not cover interests of both your son and the Health Centre:
medical expenses. Under current legislation,
1. If your son is clearly unwell, keep him home for the day or take
Medicare and your private health insurer him to your family doctor. Please do not send him to the Health
cover medical expenses. The policy also Centre to be assessed and managed.
has no impact on potential public liability,
2. If your son sustains an injury over the weekend take him to the
third party vehicle or negligence claims that
emergency department or to your family doctor. Do not send
might be made on behalf of your son.
him to the Health Centre to be assessed and managed.
. Other ways in which you can help us and your boy, is to teach him
essential life skills such as how to wash his hands properly and
how to swallow a pill.
Policies
All school policies are accessible on the school website under
About us > Governance and include Privacy; Discipline; Allergy;
Positive Relationships and many more.
Holiday planning
Go to CCGS World > Quick Links >
School hours/term dates to plan your
holidays for next year and beyond.
Getting ready checklist: Important Dates
Complete ‘Consent2Go’ online health record by 13 February
Interview with Deputy Principla/Head of Senior School
2019
in March (once health record is submitted) Parents’ Association Information Fair
Submit subject, sport selections, 2018 reports and
(new Preparatory School parents)
Friday 22 November
Year 7 NAPLAN record in September
8.30am to 10.00am
2020 Orientation Morning
The Senior School Orientation Morning on Saturday 1 2020
February is compulsory for ALL new Senior School day Boarders’ Orientation weekend
boys, parents, guardians and new boarders. Boys should Friday 31 January to Saturday 1 February
wear the summer uniform. Parents also attending on the from 1.00pm onwards
day can meet their son’s tutor and Head of House. Orientation Morning for all new
Years 7 to 12 students and parents
Boarding Orientation & Sleep-over Saturday 1 February
A great orientation weekend is planned for all new Chapel
boarders (Years 7 to 12), which starts on Friday 31 January 9.00am to 12.00pm
at 1.00pm. Details will be sent to parents in December, First day of Term 1
however, it will include a sleepover for you and your son Monday 3 February
on the Friday night – all linen and food provided! On the
Saturday all new boarders will attend the Senior School
Orientation Morning along with all the new day boys.
After this we provide lunch, followed by an individual
appointment with your son’s boarding pastoral care team.
Importance of reports
To prepare for your son’s enrolment into
the School, we require you to advise of any
special educational needs your son may have.
Should he have any specialist reports such
as speech, hearing, occupational therapy
or psychometric, please upload and submit
them when you complete your online
information.
Contact details –
keep us posted
Please be diligent about keeping the School
informed of any changes in your contact details.
This includes your email address and primary
phone numbers. If you use a mailing address,
we also need your physical residential address.
Send your new details to
info@ccgs.wa.edu.au or call 9442 1555.
Queenslea Drive, Claremont WA 6010 Telephone (08) 9442 1555 info@ccgs.wa.edu.au
PO Box 399, Claremont WA 6910 Facsimile (08) 9442 1690 www.ccgs.wa.edu.au
CRICOS 00433G
YEARS 7 - 12
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