Carbrook Junior School Communications, 23 May 2024

Term 2 - Week 6

Term 2 - Week 6

Friday 24 May: Chapel, College Leadership Applications (due)

Term 2 - Week 7

Tuesday 28 May: Sth Coast Regional Cross Country
Friday 31 May: Under 8s Day and Prep Tours; No Chapel 

Coming Up

 Readers Cup Challenge; Stage1 MAD Science Incursion; College Leader Assembly; Junior Showcase; Show Team Quiz Night

Dear Parents and Carers

Today we enjoyed our Stage 2 and 3 Athletics Carnival. The weather was perfect, the students full of energy and house spirit soaring. Whether students were competing with progression to the next level in mind, or just in it to have some fun, I think all would agree that it was a very successful day. Events like today would not be possible without the leadership of our PE staff Mr Brendon Linning and Mr Tim McInnes and all the staff who served in various roles to make each event possible. Thank you to all the staff and parent helpers who made today such a success.

Chaplaincy Week

It is National Chaplaincy Week. Calvary is very blessed to have a solid foundation and strong connection to Real Life Christian Church.

At Calvary, we are very blessed to have our foundations in Real Life Church. Through this strong connection, we have Pastor Clare and Pastor Jayden working alongside us in a chaplaincy role. Both Clare and Jayden are friendly faces who connect in with our students, teachers and families and generally help to make our community a better place. The Carbrook Junior school wishes to thank our Chaplains and the valuable work that they do in and for our college.

This week, we recognise and appreciate the value they add to our community. 

Under 8s Day & Prep Tours

Under 8s day is coming up for our Prep and Stage 1 students next Friday 31 May from 9am to 10.30am. Parent helpers are welcome and appreciated! We are running tours through the Prep room from 8:30am for the Calvary and wider community. 

Sausage sizzle orders (pre-orders only)

To ensure we have enough time to order and prepare for the sausage sizzle, orders will be closed by Monday at 5pm. Please order online today if you have not already done so.

National Simultaneous Storytime

On Wednesday the entire Junior School was involved in National Simultaneous Storytime.

Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 19th year it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book that explores age appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Grades Foundation to Year 6 and the pre-school Early Learning Years Framework.

This year the book chosen to be read was Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker. It's a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird's search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city.

Expo is Coming…

Across the Junior School this term, we have been learning through the concept of Change. On Wednesday 12 June, we would like to invite all families and special friends to come into the classrooms to see our students showcase their learning and stretch in this area. Classrooms will be open from 2pm and close at 4pm. Students will be presenting their learning from 2pm until the end of the school day and are welcome to return with their families and special friends and show them their learning at the end of school until 4pm. Families are also welcome to wander the classrooms and see how the concept has been explored in different stages.

Jnr Showcase

After a successful MSS Musical Dr Holley is now busy with our Jnr Music Ensembles, Piccolos and Voices, as they prepare for the upcoming Jnr Showcase on Friday 7 June. Tickets are FREE but registration is required to ensure adequate seating.  Register Here

Please see information in the CPA section of this communication regarding the Rehearsal Day and Evening.

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

General Notices

Health Hub Notice

You may be aware that there has been an increase in different viruses going around in our community. To safeguard our students as much as possible, if your child is unwell with viral symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, fever, rash, cough) please consider keeping them home until symptoms are no longer present. Please note if your child presents to the Health Hub unwell with viral symptoms and/or with a temperature of 37.5 or above you will be contacted to collect your child. Please continue to remind your child to wash their hands and cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough.

Any further questions or queries please feel free to contact the Health Hub 3287 6222. Please refer to the QLD Timeout Poster for more information.

School Locker Stores will open on Friday

School Locker stores will re-open on Friday 24 May.

Following some significant stock losses, not all sizes of all garments will be available. Stock has been re-ordered and School Locker expects to be fully stocked by the end of June.

For the rest of this term, please send your children to school in any Calvary uniform garment you have that is in good repair. This will mean there may be days your child wears a formal jacket with a sports uniform or vice versa.

We ask that students wear their uniforms neatly and continue to respect shoe,  jewellery, hair and makeup requirements.

Thank you for your patience through this challenging time for School Locker.

Cafe Specials - Week 7

Coming Up Events @ Calvary

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

Show Team Quiz Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Get ready for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the Calvary Show Team Quiz Night Fundraiser!  Mark your calendars because it's happening in just a few short weeks!

• If your family owns a business and would love to support our cause, we'd be thrilled to feature your donation in our Silent Auction Fundraiser! Simply drop us an email at show.team@calvarycc.qld.edu.au with all the details.
  
  
• Round up your squad and start forming your teams now! Plus, get creative because there's a special prize waiting for the best dressed team!
  
  
• Book online here or below: https://shorturl.at/bsuE2