Playing with Purpose
His Journey Begins Here
Your son’s lifelong learning journey begins in our Early Learning Community (ELC), catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2. This all-boy setting provides a nurturing and vibrant start to schooling, embracing the unique educational needs of boys. The School fosters a safe and welcoming environment where students develop their first sense of belonging to the wider Christ Church community.
Phases of Learning
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 is the first of three phases of learning in the Preparatory School. Each phase provides opportunities for cognitive, social and emotional, creative and physical development, and articulates the actions teachers will take to ensure opportunities are provided and the required level of learning and understanding is attained.
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Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 - Playing with Purpose
He explores, discovers, questions and belongs in a secure and nurturing environment.
The School’s ELC programs are developmentally appropriate, concept and skills-based, and reflect the interests of boys while still being guided by mandated by Early Years Learning Framework (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2), Western Australian Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines and the Western Australian Curriculum (Pre-Primary to Year 10).
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Years 3 to 4 - Building his love for Learning
He reasons, makes choices and applies fundamentals to his learning.
In the middle years at Christ Church, the boys’ transition from play based learning to a more structured learning environment. They develop skills to think logically, make connections, think in more abstract terms and undertake sustained activities for longer periods of time.
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Years 5 to 6 - Responsibility, Initiative and Connections
He continues to take responsibility for learning while exploring his character.
Teaching and learning in the upper years progresses with a focus on the boys taking responsibility for their growth and development in all aspects of school life. Their sense of self is further developed by exploring their character and making connections with their social and emotional learning. Leadership opportunities provide the boys with experiences to guide their peers by utilising their understanding of the School’s values that underpin the whole boy.
Inspiring Young Minds
Teaching Methods
Teachers combine play-based pedagogy with structured and intentional teaching, designed to engage, motivate and empower boys. Lessons are tailored to meet the needs of individual students and their cohorts.
Students are immersed in hands-on experiences that encourage exploration, questioning, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication. Literacy, numeracy, and investigative skills are developed through a blend of child-led inquiry and curriculum requirements. Specialist teaching in Art, Music, Physical Education, Mandarin, and Library begins in the early years, with Drama and Dance introduced from Pre-Primary, and Innovation from Year 1.
Each student has a comprehensive learning profile created through observation, assessment, and screening, allowing targeted support or extension for those with specific learning needs.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning Environment
Indoor and outdoor spaces are intentionally designed to promote engagement, collaboration, investigation, and discovery. Taking advantage of our proximity to the Swan River, nature-based learning is integrated into the program, with recognition of the site’s Aboriginal cultural significance.
The unpredictable and ever-changing natural environment encourages positive risk-taking, resilience, self-awareness, and confidence. These experiences not only nurture students’ curiosity and wonder but also contribute to their intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Learning at Christ Church extends beyond the classroom to the sports field, nature spaces, and community settings, ensuring students feel supported, valued, and ready to embrace the world around them.
Little Learners
Community Programs
Little Learners is a community program to develop our youngest community members’ love for learning. Aimed at boys aged 8 months to 3 years, Little Learners brings families together to share stories and discuss the School’s ELC program. Join an upcoming session and meet our talented educators.
Setting your child up for success
Admissions Information
Setting your child up for success
Admissions Information
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Vaccinations
In line with Western Australian government regulations, all students must have up-to-date immunisations to be eligible for enrolment. Families will be asked to provide proof of vaccination before their child begins at the School.
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Pre-Kindergarten
Boys may commence Pre-Kindergarten from the term after their third birthday, with those born on or before 30 June starting in the same year and those born on or after 1 July commencing the following year. All boys must be toilet-trained prior to entry. Attendance options include three, four, or five consecutive days per week, with flexibility to increase across the year. Families with confirmed enrolments are required to attend Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Transition Program and/or Little Learners sessions (three for 2026, five from 2027 onwards) in the 12 months leading up to entry, and two parent information sessions prior to commencement.
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten is open to boys who are four years old by 30 June of their starting year. All boys must be toilet-trained prior to entry. Attendance options vary by year of entry – in 2026, families may choose three, four, or five consecutive days (moving to four or five days from Semester 2). From 2027, families will be able to choose from the following attendance options – three days (Monday to Wednesday), four days (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday), or five days (Monday to Friday), moving to four consecutive days (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday) or five days per week from Semester 2. Families with confirmed enrolments are required to attend a total of two Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Transition Program sessions during Semester 2 of the year leading up to entry, helping to ease the transition into the school environment.
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Pre-Primary
Pre-Primary is the first year of compulsory full-time schooling. Students must meet school readiness expectations and attend five days per week. Entry is based on age eligibility in line with Western Australian school starting guidelines. Initial assessments and observations may be conducted prior to commencement to identify any additional learning support needs.
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Years 1 and 2
Placement in Year 1 and Year 2 is subject to class availability and assessment of suitability. Boys must meet age eligibility requirements and demonstrate readiness for their year level. Teachers review student progress continuously, and support or extension programs are offered where appropriate. Entry mid-year may involve individual assessment to ensure a smooth transition into the Christ Church learning environment.
Out of Hours Care
Early Risers Club
For Pre-Primary to Year 6 students, this program is run by Christ Church Grammar School staff and operates from Monday to Friday between 7.00am to 8.10am with a light breakfast included.
Students in the Club engage in activities including reading, games and drawing, all within the comfort and safety of the Preparatory School Multi-Purpose Room.
Sunset Club
For Pre-Primary to Year 6 students, this program is run by Christ Church Grammar School staff and operates from Monday to Friday between 3.00pm and 6.00pm with afternoon tea included.
Students in the Club engage in activities, including games in the comfort and safety of the Preparatory School Multi-Purpose Room.
