12 February 2026

Letting Teen Boys Go: Why Mothers Need to Step Back for Their Sons to Step Forward

One of the most challenging transitions in parenting is the moment a mother realises her little boy is no longer a child. Adolescence arrives with a surge of neurological rewiring, emotional intensity, and a deep biological pull toward independence. For many mums, this shift can feel like loss—but it is actually a crucial doorway into the healthy development of a future man.

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05 February 2026

Can AI Repair a Broken Drawer? Why Practical Skills Still Matter

Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial push by governments to introduce information and communication technology (ICT) into all facets of classroom learning. This policy was known as the Digital Education Revolution. The idea was simple: integrate as much technology as possible into lessons so students would be job-ready and future-proofed.

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16 October 2025

Kindness First

Near the end of Term 3, many students with social media opened their phones in the morning and saw the graphic and horrendous viral video of the assassination of American MAGA political activist Charlie Kirk. His murder immediately became international news and a trending topic of discussion on the internet. What deeply concerned me at the time was the response to this man’s death – the internet makes things weird and does not bring out the best in humanity.

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26 September 2025

A Heart for Mission: Calvary Students Journey to Iloilo

Next week, a team of 15 people will set out on a life-changing mission trip to the Philippines. Among them are four Calvary students and Pastor Clare Low from Real Life Christian Church, who will travel to Iloilo to partner with Compassion International.

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28 August 2025

Year 10 in the City: Learning Beyond the Classroom

Learning doesn’t always happen within four walls. Now in its third year, Calvary’s Year 10 students ventured into the city over 2 days, becoming their classroom as they explored Brisbane’s history, infrastructure, and future.

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31 July 2025

🐑 Lambing Season at Calvary Farm

This year's lambing season at Calvary brought a few surprises - and a whole lot of joy!

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23 July 2025

Girls Group - A safe space. A supportive community. A culture of belonging

At Calvary we know that connection, confidence, and community are essential to a student’s growth — especially for young women navigating the highs and lows of adolescence. That’s why our Girls Group has become such a treasured part of life in our Secondary School.

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05 June 2025

Grace’s Musical Journey - Inspire Short Series

At Calvary Christian College, we love celebrating the unique talents and passions of our students — and Year 11 student Gracie is a shining example of someone pursuing her musical dreams with passion and purpose.

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01 May 2025

Making Calvary History: Year 9 & 10 Girls Shine at AVSC

For the first time ever, Calvary Christian College competed in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (AVSC) — the nation’s largest school-based sporting event, held each December after the school year wraps up.

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03 April 2025

Why We’re Back with Inspire (but this time, they’re shorts)

In 2023, we launched the Inspire Series — short video stories that gave a window into the lives of Calvary students who were doing amazing things. From standout achievements to quiet dedication, the goal was simple: to celebrate our kids and the many different ways they shine. This year, we’ve brought the series back with a fresh twist.

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