Carbrook Junior School Communications, 24 October 2024
Term 4 - Week 4
Friday 25 October: World Teachers' Day, Gala sport, Chapel (in the Pavilion)
Week 5
Tuesday 29 October: Auskick, Principal's Tour 5.30pm
Wednesday 30 October: Debating Round 4
Thursday 31 October: Parent Information Session-Regulating Strategies & Tips 9am
Friday 1 November: Stage 1 Excursion, Gala Sport, Assembly (in the Pavilion)
Coming Up
CPA Soiree/Sport Awards
Dear Parents and Carers
Gala Sport
Our Stage 3 students are in the middle of their second block of competitive gala sport. This semester students are able to participate in futsal or basketball and have been working on skill development in preparation for this. Calvary is hosting futsal, which allows us the opportunity to showcase and utilise our fantastic facilities. It is encouraging to see all students participate, whether they are highly competitive of just learning a new sport, all our students are growing in their capacity to work withing a team, communicate and build resilience.
Photo Challenge for the End of Year Event
The theme of our Celebration this year is love, and focuses on our key bible verse for 2024 from 1 Peter 4:8. We know God has designed each of us differently, and we show love in many different ways. As Mrs Johnston discussed at assembly, we would love to see a photo of your child showing love. This might be a photo of them doing something for a family member, sharing a hug, or with a gift they have bought for someone. We would like to showcase these photos at our upcoming end of year awards ceremony. Please send your photos to
Jo-ann.Johnson@calvarycc.qld.edu.au by Friday 1 November.
2025 Captains
This week, many of our year 5 students have sat for interviews with Mrs Johnston and Mrs Damianopoulos, to share their heart for leadership at Calvary in 2025. We are so proud of the students’ capacity to think through how they want to make a difference in our school. In the coming weeks, students will progress through to speeches and there will be voting for students in Stage 2 and 3. We look forward to announcing our 2025 leadership team at our upcoming awards assembly.
2025 Book Lists
Booklists have been finalised and are available using the link below. There are a few ways to go about ordering books and stationery for the new year. Here are some top tips / options:
- Campion
When ordering online from Campion, you can select to have your child’s book packs delivered straight to your home or opt to pick up from their warehouse. The most popular option is to collect them from your Junior School campus (details are on the front of each booklist).
- Officeworks or other
Take the hardcopy booklist to your local Officeworks (or other supplier) and they will source as much as they can for you. Just be aware, they may not have the exact textbooks on the list or differing brands of stationery
- Hybrid option
You can order selected items from Campion online (usually textbooks that may be hard to source elsewhere) and opt to pick these up from the school or choose home delivery. You can then source the stationery items from your preferred Officeworks, Big W or other provider.
Booklists for each stage can be found here, or on the College website.
Chapel/Assembly
Tomorrow the Junior School Chapel will be held in the Pavilion and Assembly the following week due to the Year 12 Exams.
Date Claimers
| 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 |
It's World Teachers Day tomorrow. We will be celebrating our Teachers and Support staff with a lovely morning tea hosted by the Real Life Christian Church.
Mrs Zoe O'Donnell
Acting Head of Junior School - Carbrook
Cafe Specials - Week 5
General Notices
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
Parenting Book Club
Dear Parents
We are excited to announce the launch of our Parenting Book Club in 2025 next year! This unique opportunity will be led by our counselling team and will focus on exploring key themes in parenting across different age stages, from Prep to Year 12.
The link below contains a curated list of books tailored to the developmental needs of children of different ages.
Click Here for Recommended Parenting Books.
If you are interested in joining our Parent Book Club, please register your interest on the link below:
Foot Locker Capalaba - The Athletes Foot School Rewards
Foot Locker at Capalaba will donate $5 to the college for each pair of shoes sold. Click on the link to view the catalogue.
Coming Up Events @ Calvary
Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/
Calvary Performing Arts Soiree & Calvary Sport Awards
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.
NEW MUSIC BAGS
We are releasing a performing arts bag for students to be able to carry music books, guitar footrests etc. These will be available to purchase for $5 from Dr Holley at morning tea or lunch on Tuesdays in the music block. Please bring $5 cash if you would like to purchase one for your child.
The Jungle Book Kids
Reminder rehearsals are every week on Friday Mornings 7:45 – 8:30 in the Japanese Room. Congratulations to our leads and ensemble for successful placement in our 2025 show.
Sport Aerobics Come and Try
We are now inviting students who would like to try sports aerobics to join us at the following times. This is not a registration for the 2025 season; it is just a chance for your child to see what it is all about. Please use the link below to register your child for this opportunity.
Carbrook – 2nd Break
Thursday 31 October
https://forms.office.com/r/vVy5s5SuaV
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