Term 2 - Week 2

Term 2 - Week 2

Thursday 25 April: ANZAC Public Holiday
Friday 26 April: Gala Sport, Chapel (Cunningham Pavilion)

Term 2 - Week 3 

Monday 29 April - Tuesday 30 April: Year 4 Camp
Friday 3 May: Gala Sport, Assembly 

Coming Up

Monday 6 May: Labour Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 8 May: Mother's Day Event
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 May: Shrek Musical
Sunday 12 May: Lamb Cuddles (3pm-5pm)

Dear Parents and Carers

Camps

Last week, our Year 6 students journeyed to Canberra. It was an amazing time of learning and fellowship. As an educator, it is a highlight to see the students connect classroom learning with real life places and experiences.

Next week, it will be our Year 4 students turn to head to camp. They are going to Camp Tunnel Ridge and will enjoy games and team building experiences.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff that help plan and prepare these camps, and also to the team who go along. They sacrifice their family time (and some sleep) to help give your children these experiences that we know grow character.

ANZAC Day

Today, we were able to stop and honour those who have served, and are serving, through our ANZAC service for Stages 2 and 3 and in the classroom for Prep and Stage 1.

We encourage all our Junior School families to participate in the local Springwood ANZAC March that is on ANZAC morning, Thursday 25 April. This is a tradition for Calvary. Students arrive dressed in their full formal uniform, including their hat, and as a college, we march in the ANZAC Parade along Cinderella Drive.

We will meet up at Logan East Community and Neighbourhood Centre, Cinderella Drive at 7:15am. The march steps off at 7:45am to Springwood Park and the ANZAC Day Service will commence at Springwood Park at 8:30am. 

Students of all year levels, Prep – Year 12 are invited to take part.  Please see further information and a location map via the links below.

ANZAC March Information

ANZAC Service Information

ANZAC Road Closure & Parking

Term 2 Clubs

Cocurricular clubs are a fantastic way for your child to connect in with peers whilst at school. They build community, stretch students in various areas and also allow students to utilise and grow skills outside eon the classroom. Below you will see a link to clubs that are running in Term 2. If your child has not yet joined a club, I would encourage them to give something new a go this term. As you will see, we have a diverse range of clubs available for students to join, whether they enjoy gardening, singing in a choir, art, dancing or lego- there is something for everyone.

Please see below information about this term's clubs:

Prep Fun Run

Our Prep students did not let a little rain get in the way of running, jumping, hopping, skipping and leaping during their Prep Fun Run on Monday. Thank you to Mr Linning who organised a spectacular event for our Prep students to showcase some of the fundamental movement skills that they have been focusing on during Term 1. Our Year 6 students leaders served by assisting at this event, demonstrating compassion and humility in their approach. This was an excellent way to see the Character virtues in action in the community.

Shrek - Musical Update

The Shrek musical is really coming together. It will be exciting to see the final performances.  On 9 May, the whole Junior School will be watching the Thursday matinee show.  

If you haven’t already booked tickets, please do so as seats are filling up quickly.

Please book your tickets online:  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1174831?

Mother's Day Event

Attention Mum's and Motherly figures- please save Wednesday 8 May 3.30-4.30pm, for our Mother’s event.  Online bookings open now, please click on the image below to book.

Junior School Parent Group

We are so blessed to have a vibrant parent community who are committed to supporting our families and staff. We have a group of parents who currently meet at 8:40am on Mondays at the Mango Cafe to pray for our College. 

As a way of building connections within our community, this group are hosting a mother’s catch up before the Mother’s Day Amazing Race. If you would like to connect with other mums, please meet at the Mango Cafe at 2pm on the 8th of May. This is a relaxed opportunity to share your experiences of motherhood, connect with mums who are navigating similar situations and grow your community. We hope to see you there. 

Under 8's Day

Under 8s day is coming up for our Prep and Stage 1 students. Please see all the details on the flyer attached. There will be a sausage sizzle available, orders can be placed by using the link below or on the flyer.

Faith In Our Future - Law Reforms

On 21 March, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a set of recommendations that are an appalling attack on faith and freedom of belief in Australia. If the Government accepts these ALRC recommendations, it means Christian schools won’t have the freedom to preference people who share the same Christian values and beliefs when making employment decisions.

As Paul Kelly also noted, "Religious education, its communities and parental discretions would be weakened long term." You can read more here.

The good news is the Federal Government has not yet made its position clear but we need to send a clear message to the Prime Minister that Christian schools must be able to employ people who share our faith.

Faith In Our Future is a town hall event that will bring together supporters of Christian schools and their representatives in parliament.

These events are an opportunity to share about the impact of Christian faith in our schools, to share our concerns with our Federal political representatives and ask for their support.

If you want the Government to continue to value the faith of Christian teachers and staff, you need to be there!

Date: Monday April 29, 2024
Location: Groves Christian College
Address: 70 Laughlin St, Kingston QLD
Time: 6.30 for 7pm (finishing by 9pm)

Registration is free but spaces are limited. Register here: https://mychristianschool.au/brisbane

Chapel

Reminder: Due to the preparations for Shrek, the CCC will be unavailable for chapel in Week 2 & 4. Please join us in the Cunningham Pavilion.

As we remember our ANZAC's tomorrow, I am looking forward to commemorating this special day with our Calvary and local community.

Mrs Zoe O'Donnell
Acting Head of Junior School - Carbrook 

General Notices

2024 Premier's Reading Challenge

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Cafe Specials - Week 3

Calvary Events

Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/

Shrek Ticket Sales Open

Tickets are on sale now for Shrek the Musical!  Click here to book:  https://www.trybooking.com/COVXV