Junior School Carbrook
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook
Meet the Principal
Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 August
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Register now to join our Principal and CEO, Mrs Cherylynne Gostelow as she shares with the community the priorities for the next year.
This is an opportunity to hear from Cherylynne directly and to ask any questions that you may have.
Families are welcome to attend any session at either campus that best suits them, as the information provided is the same across both locations.
Register for Springwood Sessions - Tuesday 19 August: HERE
Register for Carbrook Sessions - Thursday 21 August: HERE
Premiers Reading Challenge
Reminder
Ends 22 August
This year's Premier's Reading Challenge finishes next month. Just a reminder to keep reading and to complete you Records Form. Completed forms can handed or emailed to Mrs Cosgriff in the Library.
Father's Day Event
Friday 22 August
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Fathers and father figures in the Calvary Community are warmly invited to attend our annual Father’s Day Event on Friday 22 August from 3:30pm–4:30pm.
Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition at our Father’s Day event – Dad’s Amazing Race!
The cost is $5 per head, which includes a drink and a sausage sizzle.
Please use the link below to register for this event to assist with catering requirements.
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Semester 2 Clubs
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Our Junior School cocurricular clubs for Semester 2 are listed in the clubs letter below. Please click on the link for more information.
Mango Cafe
Week 4 Specials
Term 3 - Week 3
Friday 1 August: Prep 100 Days, Year 6 Students Return
Week 4
Monday 4 August: Body Safety Talks
Thursday 7 August: Assembly (Chapel swap)
Friday 8 August: Stage3 Excursion
Coming Up...
EKKA public holiday, National Science Week, MAD Science Incursion, Redlands Eisteddfod, Prep & Stage1 Athletics, Come & Play Prep 2026, Chapel
Head of Community & Welfare, Junior School - Zoe O'Donnell
Dear Parents and Carers,
Happy week 3. I am writing this during a quiet moment from Canberra with our year 6 cohort, who are experiencing the Nation’s Capital through hands-on experience. This camp is a milestone with many of students sharing with us that they have been excitedly anticipating this camp since they began their schooling journey at Calvary.
As we focus on resilience this term in the Junior School, I have been reminded that when we set the bar high for our students, they often Surprise us with the way they can meet and exceed our expectations. This has been no different with the camp providing challenge for many of us in different ways, our students have been given a chance to feel uncomfortable and challenged but they have also been given the tools and support to work through those challenges.
Prep - Stage1 Athletics Morning
The Prep and Stage1 Athletics morning is coming up on Wednesday 13 August. Parents and friends are most welcome to join us for the morning from 9am to 10:30am. Please click on the letter below for more details.
Lambing Season 2025 at Calvary
There’s nothing quite like the joy of lambing season at Calvary! Each year, our community eagerly awaits the arrival of new life on the farm, and while 2025 brought a smaller flock than usual, it was no less special. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s lambing season and the precious new additions to our Calvary family.
👉 Read more on the blog here:
Netball Primary Schools Cup
Calvary is planning to enter two teams Into the Netball Queensland Primary School Cup on September 20-21. Please see information letter for trial registration and competition details.
Book Week
Book Week is taking place in week 6, with various activities scheduled throughout the week. The celebration will culminate in our annual Book Week Dress-Up Parade.
Students are encouraged to dress up as an appropriate book character on Friday 22 August and, where possible, bring the book that relates to their character.
Police Visits on Site
The College was recently contacted by the Logan Police Department about a new initiative that they will be implementing in Term 3 and possibly extending into Term 4. The initiative will involve Police parking onsite at various schools or colleges in the area and engaging with P-plate and L-plate drivers by performing randomised licence inspections and breathalyser tests in a controlled, safe, and familiar setting.
The College is supporting this initiative as a means of providing our students with an educational experience aimed at gaining valuable real-life experience to prepare them for future interactions with the Police. We have informed our Middle and Senior School students about this initiative, aimed at educating young drivers, during assembly this week.
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our talented Calvary performers who wowed the judges and made us so proud at this week's Beenleigh Eisteddfod. Results are as follows:
Senior Concert Band – 1ST PLACE!
Voices Choir – 3RD PLACE!
Senior Strings & MSS Chorale – BOTH placing 5TH in very strong sections!
And a special shoutout to our adorable Piccolos Junior Choir, who took the stage for their first-ever competition and sang their hearts out!
Our Senior Percussion Ensemble hit the stage this evening and we wish them well on their performance.
Next week begins the Redlands Eisteddfod, details below.
Beenleigh Eisteddfod - Performance Times
| Thursday 31 July | Senior Percussion (7.30pm) |
Redlands Eisteddfod - Performance Times
| Monday 4 August | Senior Strings (7.30pm) |
| Thursday 7 August | Voices (6pm) & Chorale (7.30pm) |
| Tuesday 12 August | Junior Band (6pm) & Concert Band (7.15pm) |
| Friday 15 August | Junior and Senior Percussion (5pm) & Guitar Ensemble 1 (5.45pm) |
Save the Date
Save the Date for our annual Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration of the incredible talent and creativity of our students in our community.
Showcase Evening: 6pm - Friday 12 September
Rehearsal Day: Thursday 11 September
More details and ticketing info, will be shared soon. For now, please mark the date in your calendars.
Important Links - Updated July
For all general information, forms and groups to join, please visit the Performing Arts page on our website which can be found here. Click Here
For any enquiries please email: performingartsacademy@calvarycc.qld.edu.au
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook