Parent Connect
Parent Connect is the school-wide parent community support group focused on nurturing the fun and family-centric side of school life. We provide valuable support services through formal and informal networks across the School. We intentionally communicate, connect, coordinate services and facilitate wellbeing support for our families and the greater community. Click here to view on MyChurchie.
Join Parent Connect
Join here. The Churchie parent community has a long-standing initiative to enable the sharing of contact details for those who opt in and provide consent. Joining the Parent Connect database is easy. Once you have joined, you will receive communication from your parent coordinators, access to your cohort’s parent contact list, and membership to the private Facebook groups.
Parent Connect contacts
Click here to meet the executive team and coordinator community of volunteer parents. Each year, house and service activity has dedicated friendly peer contacts for parents, helping them navigate school life, hosting social connections, and administering private Facebook groups.
Services and volunteer engagement
Any member of the Churchie community (parents, Old Boys, friends, and staff) can participate in these services or make a confidential request for wellbeing support. Click here to volunteer or request support.
Upcoming events
We host several events throughout the year to unite our community, and we would love for you to join us. Our upcoming events include:
- Wednesday | Midweek Meditations | The Chapel | 7:45 am
- Monday 15 July | Mansfield Coffee Morning | The Arches | 8 am
- Wednesday 17 July | Mothers of Old Boys High Tea | The Brenan Pavilion | 9:15 am | RSVP
- Friday 19 July | Year 7 Parent Coffee | The Arches | from 8 am
- Friday 19 July | Biggs & Hillary Houses Mothers Lunch | Alchemy Restaurant | 12 noon | RSVP
- Saturday 20 July | Year 10 Parents Event | Birds Nest Restaurant | 4 pm | RSVP
- Wednesday 24 July | Parent Connect Coffee & Connect | The Arches | 8:15 am
- Wednesday 24 July | Parent Connect Meeting | Brenan Pavilion | 9 am
- Wednesday 24 July | Grenfell Parent & Student House Breakfast | Brenan Pavilion | 7:30 am
- Friday 26 July | Biggs House Fathers Dinner | Story Bridge Hotel | 6:30 pm | RSVP
- Wednesday 31 July | Parent BBQ & Wellbeing Speaker Series Event | Lecture Theatre | 5:30 pm
- Friday 16 August | Mansfield Goat Burger Day | Churchie | from 12 noon |
- Wednesday 11 September | Mothers Spring Lunch | Greek Club | 11:30 am
- Thursday 12 September | Year 12 Father and Son Breakfast
Roma Rugby Races
The community of families who came to Roma this year was larger than we had imagined. It was a delight to meet and support Gerald Housemaster John Flynn and his wife Siobhan and two children, as they did a great job representing Churchie Boarding alongside Director of Engagement (Old Boys and Foundation) David Miles, President of the OBA Grant Menzies and OBA Vice-President Darren Marchant. Special thanks to the parent volunteers Jacinta Apel, Sophie Anning Cooper, Penelope and Tony Hindman for their hospitality and for organising the weekend socials.
Zei Balas rugby team supporters
Parent Connect is honoured to have been invited to support this Indigenous student-led initiative. The Zei Balas (meaning bonded brothers) rugby team was established in 2021 with the help of Churchie staff members Kelly Jackson and Craig Howe. They formed a rugby team to compete in the ABF Queensland Murri Carnival, enabling the opportunity to showcase their talents and proudly represent their diverse backgrounds and rich culture through sports with their mates from remote communities.
Captain Jayden Ah Boo and Vice-Captain Bailen Noy are leading the 2024 team, which includes players from Thursday Island, Badu Island, Horn Island, Mabuiag Island, Mungindi, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.
Our support involves raising community awareness, fundraising, and engaging supporters. Thanks to the growing community of supporters, the team has developed their logo and uniforms and continues to raise funds to meet their financial needs. You can support the team by attending their games at Churchie Rugby home games, following their story, and contributing via GoFundMe.
Best wishes, Parent Connect Executive Team and Coordinator Community.
