Middle Senior School Communications, 18 May 2023
Term 2 - Week 5
OUTLINE OF NEXT WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Volleyball - Intermediate Schools Cup
Saturday: Volleyball - Intermediate Schools Cup
Sunday: Volleyball - Intermediate Schools Cup
KEY EVENTS THIS TERM
6 June - MSS Athletics Carnival
9/10 June - Jnr Musical Performance
15/16 June - Y8 CEO Sleepout
17/24 June - Y12 Snow Tour
Dear Parents and Carers
Last week I wrote about the importance of setting some study habits. This week, I would like to give a few simple suggestions about effective study practice.
When completing assignment work students should complete three drafts, incrementally:
Draft 1: Students complete a dot point plan of the assignment and get this checked before they start writing.
Draft 2: A half complete draft that you submit to the teacher.
Draft 3: A full draft that you complete and send to the teacher.
When studying for an examination:
Students should try and put together their own hypothetical examination. Very simply, students could write two core practice questions a week and one extension one. If students practised these each week, and asked for feedback when they struggled, they should show significant growth.
Yours sincerely
Josh Wilson
Head of Middle and Senior School and Innovative Learning Design
Middle & Senior School Athletics Carnival
On Tuesday 6 June (Week 8) the Middle and Senior School Athletics Carnival will be held at Calvary Christian College. This day will involve all students from the Middle and Senior Schools. Please see the attached athletics carnival Parent information letter and program of the events for the day.
Athletics Carnival Information Athletics Program & Information
Calvary Hype Reel - Now in the Cinemas!
We are really proud of our school and want to show the world who Calvary is. So, over the last few months, we have been busy creating a showcase reel to share with the wider community, both on social platforms and at every movie screening at the Hyperdome Cinemas from May-July 2023.
We want to say a MASSIVE thank you for everyone's involvement. Videos like this don't get created without many hands being involved. From the Principal and Heads of School, through to teachers, students and marketing crew. For context, there were over 200 students involved in the intro aerial sequence who did the same action over and over for 2hrs straight!
And, a special thank to our teachers who make an appearance, and especially our speaking video cast, Sienna Long, Luke Thomson, Kaela Cerezo, Olivia Tillman, Spencer Mattila-Gonda, Giuliana Arraiol, Seeley Florey, and Lara Morton. You guys were amazing (and patient).
Subject Selection 2024 - Years 7,9 & 11
We are really excited to launch our new subject selections for Year 7, 9 & Year 11 in 2024.
Please click through the links below to each brochure. Our Year 7 Overview brochure has also been recently updated and attached for your information.
Year 7 Brochure Year 9 Pathways Year 11 Pathways
Middle School Fundraising
As part of our mission to teach our students the art and practice of giving to those less fortunate the Middle School are fundraising for Fishers of Men and Drought Angels to provide hygeine care packs for the communities that they support. The list below provides details of the products that these organisations would appreciate our Calvary community collecting for them:
• roll on deodorant
• soap
• wet wipes
• tissues
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• hairbrush or comb
• nail clippers
• lip balm
• disposable shaver
• shampoo or body wash
• body lotion
Our Middle school students will be collecting these items from Prep to Year 12 classes for the rest of this term and into next term. Any support from our wonderful community to support those less fortunate would be greatly appreciated.
From The Carbrook Farm
If you are down on the Calvary farm over the coming days, you will hear the distinct sound of new ewe mothers calling to their lambs. Yes, we have new snuggly lambs being born and some more to come. Farmer H will be excited to introduce the new Calvary additions to our students when their mummies are ready.
Principal Tours
Our Principals Tours are proving to be very popular within the community. Next week we will once again be opening our doors to showcase our campuses and invite you to come along and join a tour.
Springwood: MAY 23 @ 9.00am
Carbrook: MAY 25 @ 5.30pm
Book your tour here: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/book-a-tour/principal/
Calvary Blog
In this week's Blog we meet our Counselling Team:
Mango CAFE Specials for Week 6
Events
Want to know what's going on at Calvary?
Information can be found on our section flyers or at our website
Calvary Events on Website Download Term 2 Flyer
CAPA Update
Dr Gary Holley, Head of Calvary Academy of Performing Arts
Battle of the Bands
Sign Up for Battle of the Bands
Arts Week
Arts Week is happening in Week 9 of this Term. An outline of the week's activities will be sent out shortly. Parents are welcome to come to the afternoon session to watch the performances. We are looking for students who are keen to Busk on the Monday at Second Break. This could be a Musical item or duo, Dance or Comedy. Please use the below link to sign up:
Junior School Musical
Our Junior School students are currently working hard towards the end of Term 2 performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Musical.
Everyone is welcome to come along. Tickets can be purchased via the link below.
All Middle and Senior School students who attend a performance will earn additional points, for their House, towards the end of Term Eisteddfod competition.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tickets
Jnr Musical Sponsors
Since opening up Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to sponsorship earlier this week, we have been overwhelmed about the amount of enquiries that have come through. Not only that, but we are thrilled to announce that we have a new Major Sponsor, CUTEK........ and, that 75% half of our program sponsor opportunities are now sold. Should you wish to secure one of the final advertising spots, please email Renae at marketing@calvarycc.qld.edu.au for more info.
Date Savers
Music Recital
The end of Semester Musical Recital for private Instrumental Students is Sunday 4 June. Please add this to your diaries and further information will be sent during the Term.
Showcase 2023
This year's Showcase will be held in Term 3, Saturday 9 September.
All correspondence regarding CAPA, including questions, please send to Emma at: