E-News 8 April 2025
Term 1
Welcome to Week 10
Journeying Together
As Term 1 draws to a close we look with anticipation to the celebration of Easter and reflect on Pope Francis’ Lenten message when he speaks about “journeying together in hope.”
Pope Francis says we are “called to walk at the side of others, and never as lone travellers. The Holy Spirit impels us not to remain self-absorbed but to leave ourselves behind and keep walking towards God and our brothers and sisters. Journeying together means consolidating the unity grounded in our common dignity as children of God. It means walking side-by-side, without shoving or stepping on others, without envy or hypocrisy, without letting anyone be left behind or excluded. Let us all walk in the same direction, tending towards the same goal, attentive to one another in love and patience.”
In picking up on this theme of ‘journeying together in hope’, we reflect on a busy, yet very rewarding Term 1 filled with opportunities for student learning and growth, both in and outside of the classroom. As a connected community, we journey together with the aim of providing an environment where students flourish and experience hope and joy in confidently exploring the multitude of pathways present at the College.
Pope Francis in his Lenten message also says that we “are pilgrims in this life; each of us is invited to stop and ask how our lives reflect this fact.” He says we should ask ourselves “am I really on a journey, or am I standing still, not moving, either immobilised by fear and hopelessness or reluctant to move out of my comfort zone?”
I would like to acknowledge the Courage, Commitment and Compassion of our students who have positively stepped forward into their learning this term, becoming agents of their own development whilst being attentive to the needs of those around them. In journeying together, our College community has raised significant funds and awareness for those in need, most recently through our Caritas Project Compassion drive, celebrated in each other’s successes and provided a gentle, caring presence for each other. Our students have proudly represented themselves, their families and the College on the local, state and national stages, willingly sharing their gifts and talents with others. Our College community flourishes and its legacy continues to build because of our collective intent to live out our Values every day in all aspects of life across the school.
This special community is built around authentic connections to nurture a sense of belonging and engagement. We promote wellbeing and human flourishing by “nurturing spiritual, religious, cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development” (CEWA). In living, teaching, and embedding the core tenants of positive education, we want to promote a flourishing educational environment where students ‘feel good and do good’. According to Keyes and Annas (2009) “feeling good represents the value of a life high on positive emotions and engaging experiences whereas doing good represents functioning effectively, being connected, overcoming challenges, and contribute meaningfully to others.”
In helping to create this type of environment, we prioritise the critical connections between home and school, encouraging rich engagement from parents and caregivers in the life of the school. In striving to develop a common language across our community around wellbeing, learning and spiritual formation, we provide a sense of certainty and familiarity for students. This supports our philosophy of consistent and regular routines which forms part of our Berry Street Education Model integrated across the College.
With this in mind, we were delighted to see so many parents and students attend the Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Student Interview evening last week. The shared conversations had around areas of celebration and growth will support the continued learning journey of our students. We are pleased to remind families that the next round of interviews for the remainder of the year levels across the College is scheduled for Tuesday 29 April with booking details being sent to families soon. Whilst these opportunities provide an important connection point between parents and teachers, we always encourage families to regularly monitor their child’s academic and pastoral progress via SEQTA and to reach out to teachers at point of need.
The conclusion of the term provides an opportune time for students to continue to reflect on their journey and to explore new ways they can grow and learn with the strong support of their College community. From a growth mindset perspective, it allows students to consider key elements and circumstances underpinning their successes and then look to replicate these into the future to promote ongoing growth.
Holidays
I would like to wish families all of the very best for an enjoyable holiday break, with the hope that you take the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family.
As always at the end of the term, I would like to again acknowledge our excellent and generous staff who consistently go above and beyond to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.
As we prepare for Easter and the Resurrection of Christ, we again turn to Pope Francis:
“Let us be renewed by God's mercy, let us be loved by Jesus, let us enable the power of His love to transform our lives too; and let us become agents of this mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all creation and make justice and peace flourish.”
We look forward to our continued journey together next term.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Friday 11 April: End of Term
Monday 28 April: Staff Professional Development Day/Student Free Day
Tuesday 29 April: K-Y10 Parent Teacher Interviews
Wednesday 30 April: All students return
Friday 9 May – Saturday 10 May: Radium Girls - limited tickets still available
Best wishes and every blessing,
Jeff Allen
Principal
We congratulate Gisella on her fantastic efforts throughout her Australian Idol journey, and extend our gratitude to the whole College community who supported Gisella along the way. From her fellow students and teachers to the families and friends who have cheered her on, the collective encouragement has been overwhelming. This journey has not only highlighted Gisella's exceptional talent but also the spirit of our School. Congratulations, Gisella! We are proud of you and eager to see what your future holds.
E-News Week 10
Dear Parents and Carers
As we approach the end of Term 1 and prepare for a well-earned break, we take this opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and moments of joy that have filled the last ten weeks.
At the heart of this season is Easter, a time of renewal, hope, and profound joy. As Pope Francis reminds us, “Christ’s resurrection is not an event of the past; it contains a vital power which has permeated this world.” This message calls us to reflect on the transformative power of love and compassion—not just during Easter, but in our daily lives. It’s in this spirit of renewal and gratitude that we reflect on the vibrant learning, connection, and community spirit that have defined Term 1.
Spark Program
This term, we were thrilled to launch our new Spark Program for literacy and numeracy. With the support and expertise of our dedicated senior teachers—Mr Joshua Pauley, Ms Natalia Ciavarra, and Ms Cheree Dobra—this program provides an exciting extension opportunity for students. Working in small, dynamic groups of approximately 15 peers, students have engaged in deep, purposeful learning activities that stretch their thinking and strengthen their skills. It has been wonderful to witness the energy, curiosity, and confidence growing in each session as students explore new ideas and challenge themselves in meaningful ways.
Year 6 Green Assembly
Our Year 6 Green class delivered a truly engaging and interactive assembly with their creative version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The audience was treated to a fun and educational quiz show that tested everyone’s knowledge of global facts—and some quirky trivia about our staff! The students hosted the show with enthusiasm, humour, and confidence, making it a memorable morning for all who attended. Assemblies like this remind us of the joy and learning that comes from student-led creativity and performance.
House Patron Day
We celebrated a deeply meaningful House Patron Day for Merici and Pallotti Houses, centred around the theme of connection. From our youngest Pre-Primary students to our Year 12 leaders, the day was filled with activities that brought students together, built friendships, and strengthened their sense of belonging within their House and the broader College community. The joy, unity, and school spirit that filled the campus were truly inspiring—what a beautiful way to honour the values of our House Patrons.
Better Beginnings Workshop
Looking ahead to early Term 2, we are excited to be hosting the Better Beginnings parent workshop and story time on Monday, 6 May. This special initiative is part of the Western Australian family literacy program, and we’re delighted to offer families a hands-on session in the library. Parents will be introduced to the Kindergarten resource pack and learn simple, effective ways to build early literacy skills at home. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents—especially those with younger children—to learn, connect, and share the joy of reading with their children. We hope to see many of you there!
CAPSS Cricket Carnival
What an outstanding achievement! On April 1st, our students competed in the CAPSS Cricket Carnival and displayed extraordinary skill, sportsmanship, and team spirit. We are incredibly proud to share that Corpus Christi College was the overall winner of the event.
The boys’ team successfully defended their title, winning the championship for the second consecutive year through impressive determination and teamwork.
The girls’ team continued their incredible streak, claiming victory for the fourth year in a row, showcasing their dedication, grit, and cohesion.
What stood out most, however, was the way our students embodied our core values of courage, compassion, and commitment—playing with integrity, lifting one another up, and supporting their peers. A huge congratulations to all players and a heartfelt thank you to Mr Trickett and all staff who made this day possible.
Caritas – Project Compassion
Throughout Lent, our Junior School has been actively involved in fundraising for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Through class initiatives, prayer, and generous giving, we have raised $1,362.30—a testament to the compassion and generosity of our school community. Thank you to every family who contributed and helped make a difference to those most in need.
As we head into the Easter break, we give thanks for a term filled with learning, laughter, growth, and connection. We are incredibly proud of all our students and grateful for the unwavering support of our families and staff.
We wish you a joyful and restful holiday. May this Easter be a time of peace and renewal for your family, filled with love, gratitude, and the hope of new beginnings.
Warm regards,
Katya Anderson
Head of Junior School
Junior School Library News
Better Beginnings is a Western Australian family literacy program that connects families with books through free reading packs. Their goal is to improve literacy and learning outcomes for all W.A. children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
Kindergarten parents are invited to a short Better Beginnings talk in the Primary Library on Tuesday 6 May at 8.30am. Pre-school children are welcome.
Discover the magic of reading and be rewarded with the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2025.
This year the challenge is open for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The annual challenge is designed to make literacy fun and encourage all West Australian students to explore the joy of reading. Log your activity for a chance to win weekly prizes.
Sign up and enjoy your reading challenge today
Catherine Munro
Junior School Librarian
The Inter-House Cross Country will be held on Friday. All details about the event are listed with a comprehensive guide on the calendar here.
Co-Curicular
We are excited to share our Co-Curricular Clubs on offer for Term 2 here.
Term 2, 2025 Sign-Up Details:
Junior School: Friday 2nd May (Term 2 Week 1) 8.00 AM | JS Undercover Area
Senior School: Friday 2nd May (Term 2 Week 1) Lunchtime | SS Gym
Online sign-ups will open simultaneously to align with in-person registrations.
To access Frequently Asked Questions, visit the link here.
Real Madrid Foundation Football Camp
We are excited to announce an amazing collaboration between Corpus Christi College and the Official Real Madrid Foundation Football Camp.
The Official Real Madrid Foundation Football Camp will be hosted at Corpus Christi College from 14 April - 17 April 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students and the wider community to elevate their football skills and experience a world-class training programme in Perth. The camp will be led by UEFA licensed Real Madrid Foundation coaches, ensuring that participants receive top-quality training based on the official Real Madrid Foundation methodology.
The camp will cover various aspects of football, including strategy, technique, values, fitness, sports psychology, competition, and real game situations.
The camp sessions are open to players and goalkeepers aged 6 to 17 years old regardless of their playing level. On the first day, participants undergo evaluations and are placed in groups based on age and ability, ensuring high quality training sessions.
College families have received an email with more information and a unique discount code. This code is exclusive to Corpus students and cannot be shared. The special price for Corpus Christi College students is $825 (originally $1155). Limited spots are available. Tickets are available at: sdaagency.com.au
Preloved Uniforms
As the College transitions fully to the new uniforms in 2026, the opportunity to donate your old uniforms becomes a possibility across the College.
Last year the College, along with the Friends of Corpus and the Stewardship Student Leaders, investigated how we could recycle/repurpose old uniforms and commenced a pilot program in the Junior School. The response was wonderful and a large number of preloved uniforms were donated to PCCRW who send uniforms to Nigeria and West Africa.
There are collection points at Student Services, the College Uniform shop and in the James Nestor foyer close to the back entrance of the Uniform shop. We ask that the donations are clean and placed in a bag labelled as a donation. As there are lots of items of uniform coming in and out of the College each day, it is important to clearly distinguish what is a ‘donation’ versus ‘lost property’.
Thank you for your support of this initiative.
Uniform Shop Update: New Hours & Winter Fitting Appointments
With Term 2 and winter uniforms on the horizon, we’ve listened to your feedback and are updating our Uniform Shop hours starting Week 7 (Monday, 17 March). These new hours will offer families more flexibility, especially during the busy winter uniform changeover period.
While families can always order items through Flexischools, we highly recommend bringing your child with you when visiting the shop for fittings or other uniform needs.
New Uniform Shop Hours (from Week 7):
Monday: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM (unchanged)
Wednesday: 12.30 PM – 4.00 PM
Friday: 8.00 AM – 1.40 PM
Winter Fitting Appointments - Bookings Required
Winter uniform fitting appointments are available during the final four weeks of term, and student attendance is required for all fittings.
Wednesday Evenings (3.20 PM - 6.00 PM) - Bookings Required:
School Holidays Fitting Days (9.00 AM - 3.30 PM):
Please book your appointment here to secure a fitting time.
Uniform Shop General Holiday Open Day (Walk-ins Welcome):
Wednesday, 16 April 8.00 AM - 3.00PM
Tuesday, 29 April 8.30AM - 3.30PM
We look forward to assisting you and your child with the winter uniform changeover.
Enrolments Update
The Enrolments Team is currently accepting enrolment applications for the following academic entry years:
Junior School:
3-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten, entry in 2027
4-Year-Old Kindergarten, entry in 2028
Senior School:
Years 8 to 11 - entry in 2025
Year 7 – entry in 2028 & 2029
Year 7, entry in 2027 (Apply now!)
Siblings of current students:
If you have a child who is a sibling of a current student and you’d like to enrol them, please submit an enrolment application to their intended year of entry.
Important reminder for current Year 6 families (2025):
We kindly remind parents/caregivers that there is no need to re-enrol for Year 7 in 2026 as your child’s enrolment will automatically continue. If your child will not be attending Year 7 in 2026, please inform our Enrolments Team.
Contact us
Please reach out to our Enrolments Team, as we welcome all enrolment inquiries at: enrolments@corpus.wa.edu.au
Production Props Support
The Radium Girls Production Team is seeking assistance with some woodwork and metalwork, and we’d love to tap into the skills of our talented parent community! If you’re able to lend a hand, please get in touch with Chris Hastie at Chris.Hastie@cewa.edu.au.
Chris will provide all the details regarding the work needed, materials, and timeframes. Your support will help bring this incredible production to life!
Thank you in advance for your generosity and expertise!
Wellbeing Update
We’re proud to be a URSTRONG School, empowering students in Years 3 to 8 with vital friendship skills. Together, we’re building a culture of kindness, self-compassion, and connection.
Read more on the blog to explore resources and become a URSTRONG Family!
Term Dates
For a quick glance of the College Term, Student free days and more, visit the link here.
Calendar highlights below:
Week 10
Tuesday, 8 April: Pizza for Project Compassion (Senior School)
Term 2 2025 - Week 1
Tuesday, 29 April: Kindergarten - Year 10 Parent, Teacher, Student Interviews.
Friday, 2 May: Inter-House Cross Country Championship Presentations
Friday, 2 May: Term 2 Co-Curricular Sign-ups (Senior School)
Visit the Calendar for more details:
Maximise Your Engagement with the College Calendar!
Did you know our College Calendar offers dual access? It’s publicly available online for general viewing, but signing in reveals a richer, more detailed schedule.
We understand the importance of keeping up with your child’s school activities. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the College Calendar effectively. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to make the most of the calendar and support your child every step of the way here: Parent Calendar Overview - IT Helpdesk.
Please refer to the College calendar for more details.
Please refer to the College Calendar for the most up-to-date event dates and information, as it serves as the definitive source.
Ticketed Events
Radium Girls
We are excited to announce that this year’s drama production at Corpus Christi College is Radium Girls!
Step back into the 1920s and witness the compelling stories of young women who fought for truth, justice, and the wellbeing of others. As employees of watch factories, these women meticulously painted luminous dials on watches, unaware of the danger hidden in the glow. Their well-paying jobs promised bright futures—until their dreams turned into nightmares as they fell victim to a mysterious and terrifying illness...
This emotionally charged historical tale explores themes of responsibility, workplace safety, and the power of our choices.
Show Dates and Times:
May 9, 2025 | 7.00 PM
May 10, 2025 | 2.00 PM - NEW SHOW ADDED, DUE TO DEMAND!
May 10, 2025 | 7.00 PM
Venue: Corpus Christi College – Caroline Payne Theatre
Don’t let time run out—secure your seats now for this unforgettable theatrical event!
Inter-House Dance
Corpus Christi College is excited to announce the inaugural Inter-House Dance Competition!
Students from Year 7 to Year 12 will join forces within their house teams to compete for house points by choreographing and performing their own dance interpretations.
Our students have been working diligently on their performances and are thrilled to showcase their hard work and creativity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Learn to Swim at Corpus
Corpus Christi College offers a Learn to Swim Program onsite at the Jennifer Reilly Aquatic Centre. The aquatic centre features a covered and heated 25 metre, eight-lane indoor lap and water polo pool, a separate 12 metre learn-to-swim pool and terrace seating for 180 people. Our Learn to Swim Program is facilitated by Speed With Style, a company who provide a unique approach to swim teaching called Individualised Custom Teaching, which was developed by Dr Nigel Williams in collaboration with head coach and Speed with Style Founder - John Williams.
The Learn to Swim program is available to both Corpus Christi College students and those external to the College.
You can register and find more information about Speed with Style here.
Corpus Christi College Playgroup
When: Fridays during school term
Where: Camp Australia building on the Junior School campus
Time: 9.00am-11.00am
Cost: $35 per year membership fee to Playgroup WA (to cover insurance) plus $20 per term to the playgroup (to cover the cost of activities and end of year celebration)
Who: All families with kids aged 0-5 are welcome
Email enquiries: corpuschristicollegeplaygroup@outlook.com
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Kaden Ogle Shines in Recent Track and Field Championships
In a spectacular display of athleticism and dedication, Kaden Ogle has delivered outstanding performances over the past three weeks, competing at two major athletics events and bringing home multiple medals.
At the Jr Athletics Track and Field WA State Championships, Kaden demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, achieving the following results:
Gold in Javelin (400g) with a throw of 42.45m
Silver in Discus (750g) with a throw of 35.35m
Silver in Shot Put (2kg) with a distance of 12.83m
Not stopping there, Kaden went on to compete at the prestigious Australian Track and Field National Championships, showcasing his talent on a national stage. Kaden secured:
Gold in Javelin (600g) with a throw of 33.48m
These remarkable achievements highlight not only Kaden’s athletic prowess but also his commitment to excellence in the field of athletics. His success serves as an inspiration to young athletes everywhere, proving that with hard work, determination, and a passion for your craft, incredible results are possible.
Congratulations to Kaden Ogle for this phenomenal series of performances! The community is incredibly proud of your achievements and cannot wait to see what heights you will reach next.
Gisella Colletti in Grand Finale
We are bursting with pride as we celebrate the incredible achievement of Gisella Colletti, who reached the Grand Finale of Australian Idol! Gisella’s remarkable journey on one of Australia’s most iconic stages was a testament to her talent, bravery, and dedication.
Through her journey, we watched Gisella exemplify the core values we cherish: Courage, Commitment, and Compassion. Her story reminded us of the transformative power of dreams and hard work, and we could not be prouder of the way she represented our community with such authenticity and excellence.
As a College, we are inspired by Gisella’s passion for music and her role as a proud ambassador for the arts and for us all. Her achievements set a shining example for what is possible when we embrace our potential and pursue our dreams wholeheartedly.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone in our community who supported Gisella along the way. Your encouragement and enthusiasm played such an important role in lifting her up and showcasing the strength of our shared spirit.
Together, we celebrate Gisella’s momentous accomplishment and eagerly look forward to seeing what the future holds for her.
Congratulations, Gisella—you will forever be our shining star!
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