E-News 24 February
Term 1 2026
Welcome to Week 4
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In recognising the start of Lent and the commencement of the new school year, families, friends, staff and students from across our K-12 College community gathered on the Senior School Oval last week to celebrate our Ash Wednesday Community Mass.
This special Ash Wednesday Mass provided the opportunity for us to reflect as a whole school community on the true meaning of Lent - a time where we pause to remember our humanity and our capacity for renewal. The ashes we receive are a reminder that while our lives are fragile, they are also filled with possibility if we place of faith in God.
Lent provides us time to reflect, to simplify, and to refocus on what matters most. During this time, we seek to deepen our relationship with God through prayer and liturgy, we simplify our lives through the fasting of habits or attachments that distract us, and we look outward through almsgiving to care for those in need. These actions help us to realign our hearts with God and focus on what truly matters.
Lent also promotes a journey of hope where God continues to encourage us to follow Him to become all that we were created to be. Of course, we take this journey in communion with others, we are not alone, we walk alongside each other in support.
These key Lenten messages were shared with our community during the Mass and also connected to the start of the new school year which in itself is a form of journey. The beginning of the year offers its own kind of fresh start. It’s a moment to think about who we want to become, the choices we want to make, and the habits we hope to build.
We are most grateful to St Thomas More Parish Priest Fr Phong for leading this beautiful celebration. To have Parish, school and families all together in the one place at the one time to celebrate Mass was very special indeed. Thank you to parents and caregivers for supporting us in prioritising the Mass as a significant event on the calendar by ensuring students were present. It was also lovely to see so many families and friends attend the evening.
I would also like to acknowledge the enormous contribution of College staff and students who ministered during the Mass and helped organise this significant event. Special thanks of course must go to Deputy Principal Catholic Identity and Mission, Mr Damian Ramos, for his efforts in bringing this special celebration together.
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Last week, our Senior School students gave their all as they represented their Houses at the Inter-House Swimming Carnivals at the College’s Jennifer Riley Aquatic Centre. Across two days of rolling carnivals, the pool deck was filled with energy as students took to the water with enthusiasm, determination and plenty of House spirit.
Students embraced a wide range of events, contributing to an atmosphere of camaraderie and healthy competition that helped make the Carnivals such a success.
It was fantastic to see students cheering each other on, celebrating personal achievements and stepping outside their comfort zones to support their House. Their positivity, resilience and willingness to encourage their peers showcased the very best of our College community.
We commend all students for the enthusiastic way they engaged in the Carnivals - their sportsmanship, effort and positivity made this year’s event truly memorable. We also thank our very dedicated College staff for their efforts in ensuring the success of the Carnivals. We look forward to the upcoming Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival scheduled for this Thursday at the College. Parents and caregivers are again invited to attend to support their children and add to the exciting atmosphere of the day.
Swimming is certainly alive and well at Corpus. The College continues to build momentum in the pool, supporting student health and wellbeing, along with providing an important pathway for student success and holistic development.
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Student leadership plays a vital role in shaping a positive and thriving school community. When students are given opportunities to lead, they not only contribute to the culture of the College but also develop valuable skills that will support them well beyond their school years.
Effective student leadership helps our young people learn how to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and to make responsible decisions. It encourages initiative, resilience, and the confidence to step forward when needed - qualities essential for lifelong learning and future success.
We were therefore thrilled on Monday to formally announce our Year 6 Leaders and present them with their blessed badges. We thank these students for stepping forward to lead and look forward to seeing the positive impact that they will have on our community.
During the assembly, we also presented the College Leaders’ shirts to all our Year 6 students highlighting the important role that all of these students play this year. We know that all students have the capacity to lead in their own way. True leadership is shown through everyday actions such as helping others, setting a positive example, showing kindness, and doing what’s right even when no one is watching. Students lead when they include others, take initiative, offer encouragement, or simply choose to make a situation better.
We know that our Year 6 students will lead with great energy and enthusiasm and wish them well for 2026 in this their final year in the Junior School.
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As an educational organisation, we prioritise professional learning for staff to ensure we continue providing high‑quality growth experiences for students. We celebrate the fact that together - staff, parents and students alike - we are a community of learners who embrace a growth mindset and actively explore pathways for ongoing development.
College staff are therefore looking forward to our Professional Learning Day scheduled for this Friday 27 February where we are focusing on the learning journey and exploring opportunities to design with purpose and plan for impact. We will spend the day researching contemporary pedagogies and reflect on how they can translate to quality learning experiences for students across our K-12 landscape. As advertised, Friday is therefore a Pupil Free Day for students.
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We are looking forward to a series of special upcoming events and invite families and friends to attend:
College Tour
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 9:30am
Prospective families are encouraged to attend
Further details available HERE
Friends of Corpus Workshop
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 6:30pm
Learning specific focus
Key study skills
SEQTA strategies
Further details available HERE
Guest Presenter: Beyond the Screen with Daniel Principe
Thursday 26 March 2026, 6:30pm
We are pleased to welcome Daniel to the College to speak with parents and caregivers about the challenges faced by our young people today and to provide support tool and strategies.
This is a free parent and community event - registrations are essential
Further details available HERE
We look forward to welcoming parents, caregivers and friends to these events as we work collaboratively and in partnership to support the holistic growth of our students.
Best wishes and every blessing
Jeff Allen
Principal
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are pleased to share an overview of the upcoming Junior School Inter‑House Swimming Carnival, taking place in Week 4 on Thursday, 26 February 2026. This much‑anticipated event brings together our Years 3–6 students as they demonstrate their swimming skills, celebrate their House spirit, and embody our College values of Courage, Commitment and Compassion at the Jennifer Reilly Aquatic Centre.
To help you prepare, a full letter has been provided with all event details, including student nominations, arrival information, parking, and spectator guidance.
You can read the full letter here.The calendar entry has the JS Program available to download here.
Please note: no cafeteria available on Thursday due to the Carnival.
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A Coffee van will be available on Tuesday mornings outside the Junior School Administration.
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Yesterday we celebrated our Year 6 students as they began their 2026 leadership journey. Leaders received their badges, and we officially launched the new Year 6 leadership polos, designed in collaboration with the cohort after learning about branding and design last year.
Every Year 6 student is recognised as a leader at Corpus, and their new polos symbolise this shared responsibility.
Congratulations to our Year 6 leaders. May you lead with Courage, Commitment and Compassion in the year ahead!
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Due to the Junior Inter-House Swimming Carnival, the Cafeteria will not be available for lunch orders on this day.
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As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship and in partnership with the Friends of Corpus, we encourage families to participate in our Uniform Recycling Program. Gently used uniforms can be donated to support sustainability and help other families in our community. Information is detailed below.
Let’s work together to reduce waste and support one another. Thank you for being part of this initiative.
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Year 7 2028 Entry
The College has commenced progressing applications for Year 7, 2028 entry, with interviews scheduled to continue throughout Semester 1. Families with children currently attending other schools who are seeking a place for Year 7 in 2028 are encouraged to submit an enrolment application at their earliest convenience.
Kindergarten 2028 Entry
Progression of applications for Kindergarten entry in 2028 will begin during Semester 1. Families with children eligible to commence Kindergarten in 2028 are invited to lodge an enrolment application as soon as possible.
Sibling Enrolments
The Enrolments Team would like to remind families that an enrolment application is required for all siblings seeking entry into any year group. We encourage families to submit these applications promptly to ensure they are included in the enrolment process.
For all enrolment enquiries, please contact our Enrolments team via:
Email: enrolments@corpus.wa.edu.au
Phone: 08 6332 2566
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As we prepare for the start of Term 2, we confirm that a two-week transition period from the Summer to Winter uniform has been approved.
From Monday 27 April to Friday 8 May, students may choose to wear either the full Summer or Winter uniform. We kindly ask that families ensure students are wearing the complete version of one uniform during this time with no mixing items between Summer and Winter sets.
From Monday 11 May (Term 2 Week 4), all students are expected to be in the full Winter uniform.
Thank you for your support in helping students represent the College with pride as we move into the cooler months.
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As we prepare for the cooler months, families are reminded that Term 2 marks the transition to the full Winter Uniform for all students.
If your child requires any Winter items we encourage you to book a Winter Uniform Appointment early to avoid the busy period.
For all fittings and appointments, please visit the Uniform Shop or book online via the College website.Standard general opening hours will resume on Wednesday, 22nd April.
Appointment Days
The Uniform shop will be open for evening fittings in the last four weeks of term, and in the second week of the school holidays as listed below in preparation for the Winter Uniform season.
Wednesday 11th March | 3.20pm - 6.00pm | Book here
Wednesday 18th March | 3.20pm - 6.00pm | Book here
Wednesday 25th March | 3.20pm - 6.00pm | Book here
Wednesday 1st April | 3.20pm - 6.00pm | Book here
Tuesday 14th April | 9.00am - 3.30pm | Book here
Wednesday 15th April | 9.00am - 3.30pm | Book here
Thursday 16th April | 9.00am - 3.30pm | Book here
Walk-in Days
The Uniform shop will be open for walk-in days in the April school holidays and first week of Term 2.
Friday 17th April | 9.00am - 3.30pm
Monday 20th April | 8.00am - 3.30pm (K-10 Parent Teacher Meetings)
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Our Term 1 Charity Focus is Project Compassion. Throughout the term, students across the College will be working in Homerooms and classes to raise funds and awareness for this important cause.
Families who wish to contribute are invited to donate via the College fundraising page: https://www.projectcompassion.org.au/fundraisers/CorpusChristiCollege
Thank you for your continued support as we journey together through Lent as a faith community.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in all of our events these past few weeks (Community Mass, Rice Bowl Day, Shrove Tuesday), these events are helping us to raise money for Project Compassion.
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We kindly remind families that wearing the College uniform with pride is an important part of who we are at Corpus Christi. All students are expected to follow the current Uniform Guidelines, ensuring we continue to present ourselves with excellence in our community. You can view the full guidelines here: Link here.
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As pick‑up and drop‑off times are especially busy across our K–12 campus, we kindly remind all families to drive slowly, patiently, and with extreme care while on College grounds. Ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families is vital, and we appreciate everyone working together to maintain a calm and safe environment during these high‑traffic periods. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our community safe.
Term Dates
For a quick glance of the College Term Dates for 2026 with student-free days and more, visit the link here.
Calendar highlights are below:
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Wednesday 11 March - Friends of Corpus
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. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to make the most of the calendar: Parent Calendar Overview - IT Helpdesk.
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
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Free Parent & Community Workshop – Registrations Essential
Young people today are growing up in a distracted, digital world. From hyper-sexualised content to toxic influencers, online forces shape popular culture and can influence how young people see themselves and treat others. Amid these challenges, we know that youth are capable of living courageously and leading lives of empathy, respect and kindness but this shift doesn’t happen by chance.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session with Daniel Principe, a passionate advocate for youth wellbeing. In his parent and community presentations, Daniel gently addresses the “elephants in the room” and explores what really matters to young people. Together, we’ll unpack the messages they receive about consent, porn culture, stereotypes, relationships and sexuality, and learn how to guide them toward healthy, respectful choices.
Grounded in the latest research, Daniel provides practical tools to help caregivers and community leaders:
Analyse and challenge the culture influencing young people
Instill the importance of consent and respectful relationships
Foster empathy and resilience in a digital age
Event Details:
📍 Corpus Christi College, Caroline Payne Theatre
🗓 26 March 2026: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
🎟 Free Event – Registrations EssentialOpen to current families and the wider community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights on guiding young people in a complex online world.
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Students from Year 6 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, get your tickets now!
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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.
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This year, Corpus Christi College is trialling the Open Parachute wellbeing programme in Years 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10 as part of our Pastoral Programme.
Open Parachute is designed to support students’ mental health and resilience through evidence‑based lessons created by clinical psychologists.
As part of this trial, parents are invited to join an online information session on Tuesday 3 March at 3.00pm (Perth time) / 6.00pm AEDT.
The session will give families an overview of the programme, the student learning experiences, and the additional resources available to support wellbeing at home.
A registration link will be available in the advert included below.
We encourage all parents of students in the participating year levels to attend and learn more about how Open Parachute is helping to strengthen student wellbeing across our College community.
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Over the weekend, Kaden Ogle represented the College at the 2026 WA Athletics State Junior Championships, competing in the Under 14 Boys division.
Kaden achieved exceptional results across all three of his events, placing third in:
Javelin – 37.78m
Discus – 35.21m
Shot Put – 11.71m
Congratulations to Kaden on his impressive performances and dedication to his sport!
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At the start of last year, twenty three of our Year 9 students registered to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. By the end of the year, eighteen students had successfully completed the requirements and were presented with their Bronze Award. To achieve the Bronze Award, our students completed four sections across the year: Skill, Service and Physical Recreation (13 hours in each area), along with both a Practice Adventurous Journey in Dwellingup and a Qualifying Journey at the Perth Hills Discovery Centre in Mundaring. Students attended weekly Wednesday meetings to prepare for their camps. Preparation included planning food and equipment, tent setup, safe Trangia stove use, navigation, and map reading. A strong emphasis was placed on teamwork, particularly during their 18km hike on the Bibbulmun Track, where pacing and group cohesion were essential to ensure everyone reached the finish line safely. In addition, four students completed their Silver Award: Ella Rheinberger, Chelsea McKay, Aiden Evans and Charlotte Dempsey. Silver participants completed 26 hours in each section and undertook their Qualifying Journey with external provider Simply Trekking. Chelsea hiked 60km over five days on the Cape to Cape Track, while Ella, Aiden and Charlotte completed 60km on the Bibbulmun Track along the Darling Scarp.
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At the start of January, five students from Corpus Christi College and seven other students from various colleges successfully completed their Adventurous Qualifying Journeys along a section of the Bibbulmun Track in the Southwest.
Gold Award students Patrick Dowsett and Ella Rheinberger began their journey at Parry Beach, carrying full packs with all required equipment and food. Over two days, they covered 35 kilometres, navigating a demanding route that included a canoe crossing of the Irwin Inlet, as well as beaches, soft and steep sand dunes, heathland, and forest terrain.
At Peaceful Bay, Silver Award students Gabrielle Dirk, Eva Perrie, and Charlotte Lee joined the expedition to complete the remaining 74 kilometres. The group travelled from the coastline inland to the Valley of the Giants, experiencing the Tree Top Walk, and stayed at a combination of cabins and caravan parks. On the final day, students hiked over Mt Clare before being collected at Deep River.
Congratulations to all the students on completing your Qualifying Journey.
If you wish to share a student success story, email: enews@corpus.wa.edu.au