The Weekly

Term 4 Week 4 | 23 October 2024

Blessing of the Animals with Archbishop of Brisbane, the Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves.

In this issue

From the Head of Preparatory School Churchie Parents Advisory Association Notice of Parent Connect AGM Prep School Senior School Music Sport Parent Connect Pixevety the churchie emerging art prize Churchie Foundation raffle Churchie Cricket Luncheon Tuckshop news Churchie Shop Upcoming events Follow Churchie

From the Head of Preparatory School

The Blessing of the Animals

Each year, I have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of school events. Whether academic, cocurricular, social, service or spiritual in nature, each event showcases a different glimpse of our vibrant community. However, it is at one relatively small event in Term 4 that I see a truly unique part of our broader community—our beloved pets!

Feathers, paws and claws made their way to the Prep School over the weekend. The Archbishop of Brisbane, the Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, and his cattle dog Paddy accepted an invitation to be with the Prep School for this joyful gathering and service of thanksgiving. Somewhat of a star, Paddy featured in an early childhood video message from the Archbishop to Anglican schools in the Diocese earlier in the year. In his homily, Archbishop Jeremy spoke about the companionship that pets bring and their capacity to be an example to us of how to live in the moment. With close to 90 people in attendance, the morning was the ‘purr-fect’ opportunity for prayer, blessings and gratitude.

There’s nothing quite like the heartwarming feeling of returning home to a loyal companion. The unwavering affection from a pet extends beyond mere companionship. Studies have shown that having pets can reduce stress, enhance health, encourage physical activity and bolster the emotional and social development of children. Furthermore, our furry friends impart invaluable life lessons to our boys, such as responsibility, trust, compassion, respect and patience.

Mark Wyer
Head of Preparatory School

Photos: Dionne Pettingill (Preview images only)
Photos will be available on Pixevety this weekend

Churchie Parents Advisory Association

CPAA nominations for 2025 closing this Friday

The School Council will shortly be appointing the CPAA executive committee for 2025, to consist of two representatives of parents from each of the Prep School, Years 7 to 9, Years 10 to 12, boarding and cocurricular support groups. 

If you’re interested in serving the school and the parent body in this way, please make sure your nomination is received by the end of this week.  You can apply by completing the document at this link and returning it to cpaa@churchie.com.au.

Our current chair, Angela Rae, would be happy to talk further if you would like more information—she can be contacted at agrae@burnettlane.com.au.

Notice of Parent Connect AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Parent Connect will be held at Brenan Pavilion, Churchie on Wednesday 30 October from 9 am onwards.

Under the constitution, all positions on the Executive Committee are declared vacant and nominations are called for the following positions:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary
  • Service Coordinator
  • Database Coordinator

Nominations for the positions above should be received by the Parents Committee Secretary prior to the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 30 October 2024. Please see further details here. 

If you would like to have a discussion about your interest and learn more about the roles, please email the Parent Connect team at mccommunity1950@gmail.com.

Prep School

Prep School value of the week: creativity

Creativity is the power of imagination. It is discovering your own special talents. Dare to see things in new ways and find different ways to solve problems. With your creativity, you can bring something new into the world.

Attribute of the week: caring

When you are caring, you show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. You have a personal commitment to service and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment.

A message from the Counsellor

Building gratitude for wellbeing

This term, the boys are focusing on gratitude as part of their social-emotional sessions during housemaster meetings. Gratitude is about recognising and appreciating the good things in our lives—whether they’re big or small. It encourages us to focus on what we have rather than what we lack and to acknowledge the kindness we receive from others.

Research shows that practising gratitude can boost mental wellbeing, helping children feel more positive, manage stress and build stronger relationships. When children learn to appreciate both everyday and meaningful moments, it can also foster resilience, making it easier for them to cope with challenges.

Here are a few ways parents might encourage gratitude at home:

  1. Model gratitude in daily life: Children learn by watching their parents. Try sharing something you’re grateful for each day—even small things like good weather or a kind gesture. This normalises the habit of noticing the positives.
  2. Create a family gratitude routine: Some families like to share what they are thankful for at the dinner table or before bedtime. It can be a simple, ‘What’s one thing that made you smile today?’
  3. Encourage thank-you notes: Handwritten or digital notes of appreciation to teachers, family members or friends help kids reflect on the kindness they’ve experienced.
  4. Acknowledge effort, not just results: Instead of focusing only on achievements, try praising effort and improvement. This reinforces the idea that hard work and progress are valuable and something to be grateful for.
  5. Teach perspective: When children express frustration or disappointment, gently encourage them to also recognise the good things they have. This helps them balance emotions and develop gratitude alongside other feelings. 

If you’d like more information on this topic, there are many helpful resources (articles, videos, podcasts, apps, research) on School TV—available through My Churchie. Please see some links below:

  • Power of Gratitude – Robert Emmons
  • Grateful Gratitude Journal
  • ReachOut – Positive Mindsets
  • This Too Shall Pass Podcast
  • Gratitude
  • Happiness & Gratitude

Susie Hill
Prep Guidance Counsellor

Track and Field

Last Friday, the annual Junior GPS Track and Field Championships were held at QSAC. Our athletes did a superb job, giving their all and competing hard in the blue and grey. The squad finished in a credible fourth place behind Nudgee and Brisbane Grammar, with Ipswich Grammar claiming the Junior GPS Championship. A special thank you to the track and field coaching staff—Mr Darwin, Mr Whitehead, Mr Harth and Mr Fry—for preparing the boys for the carnival. I was really proud of the boys’ efforts and sportsmanship shown on the day.

Photos: Michael Marston (ePixel Images)
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Year 6 Canberra tour

Fifty-nine of our Year 6 students recently participated in an educational tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to take part in a variety of educational programmes with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government contributes funding of $90 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate programme towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Photos: Churchie Staff
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Year 4 Camp

Last week, our Year 4 boys embarked on an exciting camp experience at Emu Gully, where they were consistently challenged by various activities that pushed them into their ‘stretch zone’. Over the course of the camp, they faced personal fears, developed resilience and worked through failures with determination.

What started as a slow beginning soon transformed into a display of camaraderie as the boys embraced the motto ‘never leave a mate behind’. In moments of difficulty, the strength of their teamwork shone through as they learned to rely on each other’s strengths, encourage those who were struggling and celebrate their collective victories. This shared experience undoubtedly strengthened the bonds between them and highlighted the value of cooperation. While getting wet and muddy along the way, they not only supported each other but also discovered the importance of teamwork.

James Harth
Year 4 Teacher

Photos: Churchie Staff

‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Book Fair

Although the pop-up shop in our library has closed, online orders remain open for a few more days, with the official closing date being Friday 25 October. See Wild Schools and select Churchie as the delivery address. You can order anything at all that the store stocks via this link, with 15% of the sales going to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Once the full donation amount has been finalised, we will let you know how much we were able to raise.

Belinda Booth
Teacher Librarian – Prep School

Prep Ensembles and Year 5 Immersion Concert

On Wednesday 9 October, our cocurricular music groups came together to perform for our Churchie community in the 2024 Prep Ensembles Concert. This year, the event was combined with Year 5 students who performed in the Immersion String Ensemble and Immersion Mega Band. Nine groups performed all together, with boys from Years 2 to 6 from string ensembles—Prep Strings, Prep Junior Strings, Year 5 Immersion Strings; to bands—Prep Band, Year 5 Immersion Band, Squeak, Year 4 Concert Band; and choirs—Prep Choir, Prep Junior Choir. A highlight was the combined efforts of the Prep Strings, Prep Choir and Prep Junior Choir to perform ‘Chopsticks’.

Thank you to our parents and friends who came out to support us in the thunderstorm and to everyone who helped behind the scenes to make the event a success. A big thank you to our wonderful Music team at Churchie, particularly to the ensemble directors and accompanists— Jeremy Williamson,  Joanne Leask,  Ingrid Rochet and  Rosemary Oxenford. Concerts like these offer our young musicians authentic music-making settings to work towards and allow so many skills to be developed as they share their music with new audiences.

Photos: Dionne Pettingill
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Marcus Lee – Osaka Music Competition

Congratulations to Year 4 student Marcus Lee, who recently performed at the Osaka International Music Competition. While Marcus didn’t place in the final round, it was an incredible opportunity for him to confidently perform on an international stage and learn from talented musicians around the world.

Please see a section of his performance here:

Reception music

Thank you to Harshini Sivaramakrishnan (mother of Jeevan, Year 3), who performed for the Reception boys in Week 2 upon the veena, and Shenay Sun, who performed on the Chinese harp (guzheng). The boys really enjoyed hearing new instruments and came up with some great questions and observations: ‘I notice…’ and ‘I wonder…’.

Our parent helpers were able to answer many of our questions and teach us about the special instruments and their role.

Reception students are inquiring into how music and the arts are important for people and communities. The boys are exploring a range of music from different cultures to describe their experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about the music they hear in the community. 

Photos: Churchie Staff

Year 6 PYPx rehearsals

A number of Year 6 boys are rehearsing in preparation for the PYP Exhibition (PYPX) in Week 7. We have a number of musicians meeting each Monday to perform as part of the PYPX band. Any Year 6 boy is welcome to play in the PYPX band with any level of experience.

Upcoming music events in Term 4

Please see myChurchie notices for all information.

  • Week 4: Prep Band at Music Fest (23 October)
  • Week 5: Peter Combe Incursion for Reception to Year 3 (28 October)
  • Week 5: Year 2 Music Performance at Assembly (1 November)
  • Week 6: Year 3 and Year 4 Immersion Concert (7 November)
  • Week 7: Prep Solos (12 November) and PYPX Year 6 Performance (14 November)
  • Week 8: Christmas Service (18 November) for choirs
  • Week 9: Pageant Reception to Year 2 (26 November) and Final Assembly (27 November)

Melissa Black
Head of Prep Music

Anglicare collection

On behalf of Anglicare Brisbane Children and Families (foster and kinship care agency), we extend our deepest appreciation to you for your continued support of our foster and kinship carer families at Christmas time. The children’s gifts provided by our community last year meant Anglicare was able to put smiles on the faces of our children at a time that can be so difficult for them, being away from their biological parents.

Anglicare’s team supports 85 children and young people in out-of-home care, aged between zero and 17 years, as well as the biological children in foster and kinship carer families who so generously share their homes with children in need. Over the Christmas period, this number increases, and their carer families are often unexpectedly opening their homes to more children in need. As a result of your support with donations of gifts, Anglicare can provide a number of beautiful and thoughtful presents to some of our community’s most vulnerable people, ensuring they can have a memorable Christmas.

Anglicare supports a fairly balanced mix of boys and girls aged from zero to 17. For children aged 13+, gift cards are well received, as they like to go shopping and choose something themselves. We just ask for any gift card donations to not include liquor services.

All donations can be delivered to Chaplain Stephanie’s office in the Prep Admin building.

Camps in Term 4

  • Year 5: Tyalgum Ridge Retreat from Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 November

Use of school crossing

Please note that before and after school, boys should only cross Oaklands Parade at the supervised crossing near Gate 1. As these are very busy traffic periods, a crossing supervisor is provided to ensure the safety of the boys and others using the crossing. When dropping off boys on the western side of Oaklands Parade in the morning, please insist that the boys use the supervised crossing.

Please note that there is no parking in front of the Health Centre and Churchie Shop on Oaklands Parade. Brisbane City Council has recently replaced the signs in front of this building and will be regularly monitoring this area.

Class placements 2025

As we move towards the end of the year, planning for 2025 is well underway. Class placements for 2025 will be communicated to our parent community at the end of this year in preparation for the commencement of the academic year. Our staff is in the initial stages of looking at class allocations, and we are undertaking a thorough process to ensure we continue to have the boys at the forefront of our decision making.

When allocating boys to classes, there are several factors we consider. One key priority is ensuring we have an even spread of academic ability levels across each of our classes, and another is ensuring that the social structure of classes is conducive to both learning and the building of friendships. This sometimes means we need to separate boys when a friendship becomes a distraction to their learning and enables boys to further their friendship circles. Other factors that help determine our class allocations are the social/emotional needs of our boys, student interests and, if applicable, personal and family backgrounds. As a school, we also need to consider our entry points and the impact this has on our class placements. The construction of class groupings is, therefore, a process we take very seriously and plan for carefully in collaboration with class teachers, specialist staff and the Preparatory School Executive team.

When creating class lists, the School will consider all information about a boy that may have been communicated to the teacher, Deputy Heads and Head of Prep School throughout the year. The School will then create balanced classes according to the educational and social information we have about each of our boys. We do value these ongoing conversations; however, class placements will remain the professional and operational responsibility of the School, and as such, we will not be accepting requests for specific teachers.

As you can appreciate, the consideration of all these factors makes class placement a time-consuming but important process. We feel positive that the extensive time and care we give to this process, together with the talented and committed team of staff into whose classes we are placing each boy, means we are able to produce the best possible class combinations to benefit each and every boy.

We know you appreciate the careful consideration that goes into these decisions and the competence and dedication of every member of our team involved in the process.

Bandanna Day Thursday 24 October

We will be selling bandannas in aid of the wonderful work conducted by Canteen, which supports young people living with cancer. Churchie Prep has been a great supporter of this charity for many years. Bandannas are available from the Prep Office for $7 each. Boys are only permitted to wear these bandannas on Thursday 24 October.

Mark Wyer
Head of Preparatory School

Senior School

Year 7 Experience Day and Orientation Morning

Last week, we were excited to welcome our 2025 Year 7 cohort and their families for two significant events. On Thursday, boys joined us for their Senior School Experience Day, where they had the opportunity to explore the campus with some Year 10s, connect with next year’s student leaders, and learn about what it means to be a member of the Senior School at Churchie. The excitement from this day carried over to Saturday when boys and their families took part in our annual orientation morning. Boys had the chance to hear from our 2025 School Captain, George Samios, before enjoying some games with their new house groups. Families also took the opportunity to start building connections with key members of the Year 7 staff team and other members of the Year 7 community. We are excited to welcome the new Year 7 team when they join us at the beginning of next year.

Joe Hodges
Head of Year 7

Photos: Churchie Staff
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SPAQ-ed at the TRI

Earlier this term, Eshwar Thota Nagaraj and Ollie Burger (Year 11) participated in the SPARQ-ed (Students Performing Advanced Research Queensland – Education) programme at the Translational Research Institute. This week-long programme enables the students to work with world-renowned researchers and collect data to assist with ongoing studies. The students performed two assays for their project: an epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transferrin (Tfn) uptake assay, and also immunofluorescence staining. The students then presented their findings in a seminar at the end of the week and had an opportunity to apply for a bonus ATAR adjustment factor for entry into relevant courses at The University of Queensland.

John Martin
Head of Faculty – Science

Eshwar Thota Nagaraj and Ollie Burger performing EGF and Tfn uptake assay and Immunofluorescence staining.

Report by Eshwar Thota Nagaraj and Ollie Burger on their SPARQ-ed project:

Over the course of the week, our main objective was not only to gain valuable experience in the labs but also to learn how the experiments we were doing worked and how they could potentially save lives in the future. The experiments we conducted were focused on how a drug called prochlorperazine impacted a cell’s ability to consume molecules through the process of endocytosis. To investigate this, we tested how the cancer cells took in two different molecules, EGF and Tfn, when they weren’t given the drug, and tracked their progress through the cells. These molecules were digested easily into the cells, creating an almost starry pattern that can be seen in the image on the left below (Figure 1). At the same time, another group tested how the cells took in the molecules with the drug present, predicting that they would be stuck on the cell’s membranes. And it worked! As can be seen in the image on the right below (Figure 2), they developed an almost cobblestone pattern around the cell’s membranes. This is important because, with the EGF and its receptors on the outside of the cell, other treatments can more easily identify the cancer cells and potentially save more patients.

Figure 1
Figure 2

We had the opportunity to work in a PC-2 lab, deal with real cancer cells, and connect with leading scientists in the field. We made strong friendships with like-minded people from across the state and gained a great understanding of the pivotal work being done here in our city. Ultimately, the whole week was a surreal experience that we highly recommend to every boy at school.

Rod Olsen
Head of Senior School

Music

Daniel Batchelor

As we continue to farewell the seniors, Daniel Batchelor (Band Captain) has penned some parting thoughts about his time at Churchie and his final year.

Written by Year 12 student Band Captain Daniel Batchelor.

‘Many long-lasting memories have been made in the music department this year across the bands. Personally, as Co-Captain of Bands, my most memorable moments of 2024 were during the culmination of months of hard work in the few minutes on stage for Jazz Under the Stars 2024 and Anzac Day. These memories, along with those formed with my peers during music camp and the 2023 Japan Music Tour, will stick in the minds of the blue and grey for years to come. My advice, as a member of BB1, Morris Wind Symphony and Twisted Metal, is to embrace the great joy that music brings. Immerse yourself, enjoy being on stage and get into the music—this energy is infectious to both the audience and your fellow boys in the blue and grey.’

James Aralar

In his final Headmaster’s Assembly, James Aralar took to the stage for his first solo performance at Churchie, reciting ‘Élégie’ by Gabriel Fauré. It was a melancholic and stirring performance, representing the emotions of the final days as a Year 12 student.

Please follow this link to a recording of James’ performance at Headmaster’s Assembly:

Music Camp

Over the weekend, 126 students from the premier ensembles—Morris Wind Symphony, Big Band 1, Viking Vocals, Senior Voices, Chamber Strings 1 and Churchie Symphony Orchestra—attended Music Camp. The weekend included recreational activities, social opportunities through Mr Kriesch’s world-famous trivia night, wonderful food, free time and outstanding opportunities to rehearse new music for the 2025 season.

The camp featured amazing guest conductors such as John Rotar (Choral), Mark Sullivan (Strings) and Sharelle Guest (Band), which has become a tradition and a focal point for learning new skills that can be transferred across the repertoire and other ensembles. The weekend ended with a concert for parents on Sunday and it was clear to see the potential already being reached in such a short time. Of particular note was the finale item, ‘Better Be Home Soon’ by Crowded House, led by Ms Oxenford and featuring all 126 boys on camp singing in full voice, with some parents and staff joining in. Singing together is one of the best examples of community and always creates an uplifting feeling when so many voices come together as one. It was an amazing way to finish a productive and fruitful weekend.

A big thank you to all the staff who graciously and tirelessly gave up their weekends to make these opportunities possible for the students: Ms Oxenford, Ms Black, Ms Leask, Mr Luostarinen, Mr Williamson, Mr Kriesch, Madame Washington, Ms Pearse, Ms Rochet, Ms Pincott and Mr Gante. What a wonderful start it has been to the 2025 season.

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Bohdan Davison
Director of Music

Sport

Our athletes hit the track last Friday, competing fiercely against top teams from all GPS schools in the Track and Field Championships. After giving their all in every event, we proudly secured sixth place in a highly competitive field.

Though the podium was just out of reach this time, the spirit, determination and teamwork our athletes displayed were nothing short of inspiring. With every race run, jump taken and throw made, they demonstrated what it means to represent the blue and grey with pride.

Track and Field

GPS Track and Field Championships

On Friday 18 October, Churchie competed in the GPS Track and Field Championships at QSAC.

The entire team performed exceptionally well, finishing sixth with 345.5 points. It is important to note that this is 16 points more than the team scored last year when we finished third.

The team produced three first places, five second places and six third places in a wonderful team performance.

The GPS championship is a very high level of competition, and special mention must go to the boys who finished in the top three at an event:

  • Andrew Watene: 1st 15 Years High Jump
  • Josh Kwan: 1st 14 Years Long Jump
  • Cruz Collins: 1st 14 Years Triple Jump
  • Lachlan Moore: 2nd 16 Years 1500 m, 3rd All Age 3,000 m
  • Jack Love: 2nd Open 200 m, 2nd All Age 400 m Hurdles
  • Adam Beiers: 2nd Open 400 m
  • Open 4×400 m: 2nd (Jack Love, Hamish Barwick, Zac Griggs, Campbell McIntyre)
  • Caleb Watson: 3rd 14 Years 400 m
  • Hayden Smith: 3rd Open Triple Jump
  • Campbell McIntyre: 3rd Open 800 m
  • Will Forrest: 3rd 13 Years Shot Put
  • Open 4×100 m: 3rd (Sam Bell, Jack Love, Hayden Smith, Adam Beiers)

Well done to all the gentlemen last Friday. You should be very proud of your performance at the GPS Championships. If the team brings the same dedication, commitment and hard work to the 2024 season, further improvement will follow.

Photos: Jason O’Brien
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Sporting achievements

Track and Field

Over the week of 8 to 14 October, 14 boys from the Churchie Track and Field team represented Metropolitan East in the Queensland School Sport State Championships at QSAC:

  • Josh Kwan
  • Freddie McDonnell
  • Mac Chandler
  • Hamish Russell
  • Lachlan Moore
  • Campbell McIntyre
  • Will Forrest
  • Andrew McConnel
  • Jayden Ah Boo
  • Caleb Watson
  • Daniel Lane
  • Charlie Lopes
  • Winston Rogers
  • George Chandler

The Churchie boys had a very successful championship, obtaining two silver and three bronze medals.

Silver:

  • Hamish Russell: 15 Years Javelin
  • Josh Kwan: 14 Years Long Jump

Bronze:

  • Lachlan Moore: 16 Years 3,000 m
  • Campbell McIntyre: 18 Years 800 m
  • Winston Rogers: 11 Years 1,500 m

Finalists:

  • Jayden Ah Boo: 16 Years 200 m
  • Caleb Watson: 13 Years 400 m and 800 m
  • Freddie McDonnell: 15 Years 800 m
  • Charlie Lopes: 12 Years Long Jump
  • Will Forrest: 13 Years Shot Put and Discus
  • Mac Chandler: 14 Years 3,000 m
  • Andrew McConnel: 14 Years 3,000 m

Trent Goodrick
Head of Cocurricular

Photos: Amy Storen (Churchie Parent)
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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.

Parent Connect Annual General Meeting

The Parent Connect AGM will be held at Brenan Pavilion at 9 am on Wednesday, 30 October. This will be followed by an end-of-year lunch.

Please RSVP here.  

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.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events and dates for your diary are below:

  • 25 October | Grenfell Mothers Lunch
  • 26 October | Year 4 Parents Christmas Party
  • 27 October | Mansfield House Christmas Party | RSVP
  • 30 October | Coffee and Connect | The Arches | 8:15 am
  • 30 October | Parent Connect AGM | Brenan Pavilion | 9 am and then lunch. Please see the details here.
  • 2 November | Year 11 End of Year Celebration | RSVP
  • 9 November | Year 10 End of Year Celebration | RSVP
  • 16 November | Year 9 Christmas party | RSVP

Best wishes, Parent Connect Executive Team and Coordinator Community.

Pixevety

Year 12 families: please download your photos

If your son is in Year 12 this year, please ensure you visit our Pixevety photo platform and download any photos of him that you would like to keep by Thursday 30 November 2024. The parent guide to Pixevety at Churchie (available on myChurchie) has instructions on how to download your son’s photos.

Churchie photo library

Pixevety is Churchie’s photo platform, where photos from across the School will be uploaded weekly. The system recognises students so parents can simply click ‘myVIPs’ and see their son’s photos in one easy location.

Families new to the School may not see ‘myVIPs’ yet, as new student ID photos are still to be processed in the system. However, you can still browse the galleries.

Watch the video below to learn how to use Pixevety.

For more information visit the Pixevety page on myChurchie or email news@churchie.com.au.

the churchie emerging art prize

Save the date!

Prize announcement: Friday 22 November 6 to 8 pm at Metro Arts, West End. Churchie families are invited to attend the exciting prize announcement event, open to everyone.

From a pool of over 500 entrants, 16 emerging artists have been selected to exhibit as finalists and be considered for prizes totalling over $40,000 in the country’s most diverse art prize for emerging contemporary artists—the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’).

Each artist was selected based on the diversity, innovation and uniqueness applied to their creation, showcasing Australian contemporary art in practice. Each work of art will be displayed at the Finalists’ Exhibition from 22 to 30 November 2024, hosted at Metro Arts.

The national prize invites early-career artists over 18, regardless of age, practice or medium, to exhibit and be considered for awards totalling over $40,000.

The major prize, sponsored by BSPN Architecture, has increased to $30,000, reflecting the growing excitement and engagement with the emerging artist award. Finalists will also be considered for a $5,000 Special Commendation Award by Fardoulys Constructions, two Commendations valued at $1,500 each (sponsored by A1 Frames), and a People’s Choice Prize valued at $3,000.

Now in its 37th year, ‘the churchie’ is Australia’s longest-running prize for emerging artists. It provides an exceptional platform for career opportunities, education and direct engagement with the broader arts community.

Congratulations to:
Marion Abraham, Josie Alexandra, Joel Arthur, Nick Breedon, Chun Yin ‘Rainbow’ Chan, Samantha Dennis, Claire Ellis, Ming Liew, Edwina McLennan, Shannon O’Hara, Sid Pattni, Josina Pumani, Chrystal Rimmer, Nicholas Smith, Melissa Stannard and Prita Tina Yeganeh.

This year, the churchie committee has invited QAGOMA’s Curator of Australian Art, Samantha Littley, to judge the artworks and select the recipients of the Overall Winner and Commendation awards. Samantha Littley has enjoyed a varied career as a curator, writer and educator at a range of cultural institutions, including the National Gallery of Australia, Australian National University and the University of Queensland Art Museum.

The exhibition will take place at Metro Arts this November, continuing the institution’s legacy of promoting innovation and excellence across art, as well as supporting the future of Australian contemporary arts practice.

Churchie Foundation raffle

The Ultimate $500k Sports Car and Experience Raffle

The Churchie Foundation is giving you the opportunity to win extraordinary prizes from a prize pool valued at $500,000. Prizes include a Porsche vehicle package valued at $320,000, Porsche Alpine Travel Experiences valued at $80,000 each and a Sports Travel Experience valued at $20,000.

Ticket sales close on Friday 22 November 2024 at 9 am.

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Churchie Cricket Luncheon

The Churchie Cricket Luncheon will take place on Friday 15 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank. This will be the 19th annual Churchie Cricket Luncheon which over the years has generated significant financial support for the Churchie Grand Master Plan, the Churchie Cricket programme and many nominated charities. The 2024 Cricket Luncheon will support Parkinson’s Queensland.

As always, the luncheon will be full of fun including the traditional bowling competitions for both men and women, networking, quality raffles and auctions, a quality three-course meal, top-shelf beverages and wonderful entertainment from cricketing legends Doug Walters, Michael Vaughan and Simon Katich.

Tables of 10 and individual tickets are still available.

For further enquiries, please contact Ian Greig at Ian.Greig@churchie.com.au or on 0412 386 291.

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Tuckshop news

Viking Café volunteers

We welcome mums and dads to volunteer at our tuckshops. Please contact the Tuckshop Volunteers Coordinator for more details if you can spare some time during the term to help in our busy tuckshops.

  • Viking Café volunteers please email Caroline: VikingCafe.Coordinator@churchie.com.au
  • Prep Tuckshop volunteers please email Margo: PrepTuckshop.Coordinator@churchie.com.au

Churchie Shop

Term 4 opening hours

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Monday8 am2 pm
Tuesday8 am2 pm
Wednesday8 am1:30 pm
Thursday8 am2 pm
Friday7:30 am2 pm
Weekendsclosedclosed

Additional opening hours

  • Monday 18 November: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday 19 November: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday 20 November: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday 21 November: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday 22 November: 8 am to 5 pm

Upcoming events

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Anglican Church Grammar School acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Yagarabul Nation as the First Peoples of the land upon which our students and staff learn and work.

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