Girls’ Schools
Building Good Men
Developing Positive Relationships
Developing respectful, thoughtful, and emotionally intelligent young men is essential, which is why building positive relationships with girls’ schools is a integral part of the Christ Church journey. One of the key reasons for fostering these strong, respectful connections is to prepare students for life beyond school. Whether at university, in the workplace, or within the wider community, they will encounter countless opportunities to interact, collaborate, and form meaningful relationships with people of all genders. By learning to engage positively and confidently with girls now, our students develop the interpersonal skills, emotional maturity, and attitudes that will serve them throughout their lives.
Shared Experiences
Shared Experiences
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Play Dates
Our youngest students enjoy play dates with their peers from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Methodist Ladies’ College and St Mary’s Anglican School for Girls.
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Crossing the Fence
In partnership with Methodist Ladies’ College, Years 11 and 12 students can access a broader range of courses and activities. Students attend classes across both schools, benefiting from an extended curriculum and enriched learning opportunities.
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Cape to Cave
Year 8 students join their peers from St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls for the Cape to Cave 5-day outdoor adventure in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
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Social Events
Social events throughout the year provide opportunities for students to learn the value of communicating, collaborating and connecting with girls in healthy and respectful ways.
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Service in Action
Students are inspired to deliver individual and collective excellence through service. Partners for this program include St Mary’s Anglican School for Girls and Methodist Ladies’ College.
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On Queenslea Drive
On Queenslea Drive involves Methodist Ladies’ College Year 9 students in evenings that promote connection and mutual understanding through shared stories, reflection, and group challenges.
Healthy Masculinity
A key part of growing up is learning how to express yourself with confidence, empathy, and respect. By working alongside females in academic, cultural, and social settings, students gain valuable experience in:
- Listening and communicating effectively
- Understanding different perspectives
- Breaking down harmful gender stereotypes
- Learning that strength includes kindness, respect, and emotional awareness
These lessons help challenge outdated ideas of masculinity, replacing them with values based on respect, cooperation, and integrity.
