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, host social connections, and administer private Facebook groups.

Services and volunteer engagement – Community cooks needed

Community Cookers is a confidential service that provides meals for families within our community. Meals are dropped off and picked up via the staff at The Arches. Maddie Legget is the parent coordinator. Click here to volunteer or request support.

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.

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:

• 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
• Sunday 18 August | Kingsley Parent catch up | Revel Rivermakers | 3 to 6 pm | RSVP
• Wednesday 11 September | Mothers Spring Lunch | Greek Club | 11:30 am
• Wednesday 25 to 28 September | Zei Balas Rugby Supporter | ABF QLD Murri Carnival | TBA
• Thursday 12 September | Year 12 Father & Son Breakfast

Student-led initiative – Zei Balas (bonded brothers) rugby team

The Zei Balas 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.

Thanks to the growing community of supporters, the team has developed its logo, designed its uniforms, and conducted fundraising. You can support the team by learning more, following their story and contributing via GoFundMe.

Mothers of Old Boys High Tea

Thank you to all the mothers who joined us last Wednesday for the Mothers of Old Boys High Tea. We enjoyed the unexpected entertainment of the Welsh Rugby Team warming up on the Flat during the event. If you are a mother of an old boy or know of one, please share this link to ensure we have the most up-to-date contact details for future events. Click here to access photos.

Best wishes,

Parent Connect Executive Team and Coordinator Community.