Carbrook Junior School Communications, 10 October 2024
Term 4 - Week 2
Friday 11 October: Culbert Building Opening, Chapel, Gala Sport cancelled, 2025 Leadership applicant letters due.
Week 3
Tuesday 15 October: Evening Ag Tour, Auskick
Thursday 17 October: Stage 2 Excursion
Friday 18 October: Assembly, Gala sport
Important Dates
Thursday 7 November: CPA Soiree / Calvary Sport Awards
Thursday 14 November: Awards Service 2.00pm
Tuesday 26 November: Celebration Service 5.00pm P-Stage1, 6.45pm Stage 2&3
Thursday 28 November: Year 6 Affirmation Service 2.00pm
Dear Parents and Carers
While week 2 was slightly shorter following the King’s birthday public holiday, it was still packed with learning and fun.
Prep & Stage1 Swimming Carnival
Yesterday, our Prep and Stage 1 students attended their swimming carnival. This was fantastic day of swimming stroke activities combined with water safety. A huge thank you to our year 6 leaders and parent helpers who made the day such a success.
2025 Musical Update
Rehearsals are already underway for all our students as they learn the ensemble items that everyone will be involved in. Please see further details below about rehearsal schedules and our timeline for releasing roles to students.
From Our Counselling Team
Parent Information Session - Regulating Strategies & Tips
The Calvary counselling team will run a parent session on emotional regulation in Week 5 this term. Join us for an informative session on child regulation. Discover strategies to help your child develop healthy coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills. Learn practical tips to support their overall well-being.
This session is open to all parents and caregivers. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into child development.
Carbrook session - Thursday 31 October 9:00-10:30 am. Register here
Springwood session - Wednesday 30 October 9:00-10:30 am. Register here
Celebrations - Information and Costume Requirements
Don't forget to book for the Celebration services and please note students will not need a booked seat for the Celebration session they are performing in. If they are watching a sibling Celebration, they will need a seat booked for that session. Click on the link below for more details.
Mrs Zoe O'Donnell
Acting Head of Junior School - Carbrook
Cafe Specials - Week 3
General Notices
Gala Sport is cancelled tomorrow due to the wet weather.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 7 of Scholastic Book Club is out now. Ordering will close next Wednesday 16 October. Orders can be placed online through Scholastic Book Club LOOP - www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP .
Did you know you can place a Gift Book Club Order without your child knowing? Any gift orders will be delivered to the office for you to collect. This process makes present shopping easy.
We thank you for your continued support as every order placed receives reward points that the school redeems to order new books for our library.
Term 4 Co-curricular Clubs
Our school continues to provide a diverse range of activities designed to engage students beyond the classroom. Participation in these programs offers students a chance to develop new skills, pursue personal interests and form connections with peers. Please review the attached schedule to find opportunities that best suit your child’s interests. We encourage all students to get involved and make the most of what’s on offer this term.
Auskick is back in Term 4
Auskick will be commencing on Tuesday 15 October on the main oval and running for 6 weeks, click on the link below to register.
Coming Up Events @ Calvary
Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/
Junior School Auditions for the musical was a huge success last week. It was great to see the talent of our students on display.
The Jungle Book Kids
Rehearsals for Jungle Book commenced this week and will continue weekly at the following times. We ask that you go to the parent portal and read the information and complete the behaviour contract by next Monday 14 October.
Carbrook: Tuesday Mornings 7:45 – 8:30 in the Large Ensemble Room.
Performing Arts Soiree
On Thursday afternoon 7 November from 4pm – 6pm we will have our presentation evening in the Cunningham Pavilion at the Carbrook Campus. This will be a time when Individual students will be recognized for their contribution to the performing arts co-curricular program in 2024. More information will be sent shortly.
End of Term Recital
All students learning instruments in private lessons will have a performance on Sunday 17 November in the afternoon. Please add this to your calendars.
Instrumental Program
Private Individual Instrumental Music lesson enrolment: Register Here
Handbook: Instrumental Music Manual 2024.V3.pdf
Calvary Performing Arts Facebook
Please feel free to join the Calvary Performing Arts Facebook page to be kept up to date, and to see the details and pictures of our performances and activities over the year.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390040011905950/
All correspondence regarding CPA, including questions, please send to Emma at: performingartsacademy@calvarycc.qld.edu.au