From the Headmaster

Dear boys, staff and parents

Towards the mid-year break

As this final week of term unfolds, thoughts turn to the mid-year break and the inevitable reflections on how quickly the first semester of the year has flown. The Year 12 students are wondering just how quickly the ‘shorter of the two halves’, Semester 2, will progress and how they might best prepare.

For all students, the mid-year break presents a great opportunity to reflect on progress made, goals achieved and, most importantly, the areas of life and learning in which improvements can be made. The break is also a chance to pursue passions, stay fit, learn from age-appropriate work, help at home, and spend time with family and friends.

The first semester has been replete with numerous achievements across all domains of student activity. Many of our signature events—including Anzac Day, Open Day, our school musical, the May Concert Series, the inaugural Vision Valley Year 9 outdoor residential adventure, and many charitable and GPS sporting events—have brought a great deal of learning and joy to students and families.

I sincerely thank our dedicated and talented staff who have enabled so many of these activities. I thank, in advance, staff who will be leading tours and trips during the mid-year break, including our first-ever service trip to Timor-Leste. I also thank families who provide the support for these activities to occur.

Congratulations and well done

The School congratulates the First XI Football team, who secured an undefeated 2024 GPS football premiership last Saturday. In a vigorously contested, high-quality competition, these students won our second-ever football premiership since the competition’s introduction in 1991. We congratulate the students, and the many staff and parents, who bring about such success in a great team approach.

Safe travels

I wish all Churchie students, families and staff a refreshing mid-year break and safe travels in the days ahead. I look forward to the return of the students in Term 3, commencing on Tuesday 9 July.

With good wishes

Dr Alan Campbell
Headmaster