Carbrook Junior School Communications, 8 February 2024

Term 1 Week 3

Upcoming Events
Friday 9 February: Leadership Induction Service 

Term 1 - Week 4
Monday 12 February: Pacific District Swimming Trials 
Friday 16 February: Chapel 

Coming Up 
Tuesday 20 February: Stage 2 & 3 Swimming Carinval 
Wednesday 21 February: College Photo Day 
Friday 23 February: Assembly 

Dear Parents and Carers

It has been a beautiful, sunny week in the Junior School. Many of our students, have been eagerly watching the assembly of the mini court outside the Prep area. Although weather has slowed down the completion of this project, we are certain that it will be worth the wait. Our grounds team have done a sensational job in creating this purpose built space.

Social/Emotional Growth and Support

This year, our counselling team have a strong focus in supporting all students in their social and emotional growth. They have kicked off the year with classroom sessions in each stage focused on concepts within the friendology program. Students will be exploring their emotions and how to be a good friend in fun and interactive ways.

Staffing Update

With Miss Vicky Fiella on personal leave, we are pleased to welcome Mrs Kerryn Vezos to the Calvary team. Mrs Vezos will be working in the Junior School, classroom Music position for the duration of Term 1.

Kerryn brings a wealth of musical experience and passion in string instruments, choirs and the performing arts. Welcome Mrs Vezos!

Clubs Update

Junior School clubs have begun and there has been lots of enthusiasm from our students. From nature drawing, to dancing to dramatic arts, there are so many opportunities almost every break.

Stage 3 Netball and Basketball changes - Netball will be changed to Thursday first break to give more opportunity for Stage 3 students to attend and improve their netball skills prior to Gala day competitions.

Basketball will therefore be moved to Tuesdays.

Calvary Photo Day

Please note that Calvary Photo Day is scheduled for 21 February 2024. On this day, formal student photographs will be taken, and all students are required to wear their formal uniforms. At this stage you should have received your order forms, if these have been misplaced please contact Reception to be able to provide you with your Shootkey to complete your order online before 21 February 2024.

Families wishing to have sibling photographs can collect an order form from Reception and will need to arrive at the CCC between 8:15 and 8:30 am as per the schedule below.

Drop Off

In the mornings, we ask that students keep their bags with them and not drop them to their classroom areas until 8.20am. There will be a bell that rings to signal this time. Students may access the Western Carpark, Pavilion and Café or Gotfredson area prior to this time. There is space for them to place their bags there while they wait.

Lego Wanted

Soon we will have a Lego club running with members of our Wellbeing Team. We are asking for any donations of Lego to be brought into the Carbrook main administration.

Yours sincerely 

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

Cafe Specials - Week 4

Volunteers

At Calvary Christian College we believe that when parents and carers are engaged in our community, everyone benefits.  We want to make it easy for you to participate, and have many opportunities throughout the College where you can be involved.

We are currently looking for volunteers in our Mango Cafe. Hours can be flexible from 7:00am - 2:30pm and as short as 30minutes. Please email linda.luck@calvarycc.qld.edu.au if you are interested. 

If you are interested in volunteering at Calvary, please see the attached flyer which outlines what you need to know as a volunteer and how you can register with us.

Please note if you hoping to assist us on a regular basis, or more than 7 times in the year, you will require a Blue Card.

2024 Government Student Residential Address Collection

Each year the College is required to submit data for the Student Residential Address Collection (the collection). The collection informs Australian Government school education policy and helps ensure funding for non-government schools is based on need. The information collected is used to inform school funding calculations. It is combined with Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data to calculate a non-government school community’s anticipated capacity to contribute to schooling costs.

To view the privacy statement please click here.

More Than Mates Fundraiser

Calvary Events

We have a number of new events happening during Term 1. Please click on the link to go to our Events Page or register below: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/

Emma Tabacaru Session / Student Disco

All parents are welcome to come and listen to our special guest speaker, Emma Tabacaru on the topic of conversations with your child about Sex, Love & Relationships.  Emma will be hosting two sessions for parents Prep-Stage 2 and Stage 3-6. Please view this intro video from Emma for more information. 

This will take place on the evening of Thursday 29 February at our Carbrook.  Junior School Kids are welcome to come along and enjoy the Neon Disco in the CCC whilst parents attend the information session. 

Bookings for all of these events are available via this link:  https://www.trybooking.com/COLGG

Book Fair & Grandparents' Day 2024

Scholastic Book Fair is returning this year, between 4 and 8 March.

Book Fair Details & Volunteers

Carbrook Campus' Grandparents' Day will be happening on Thursday 7 March from 9am-11.00am. All grandparents and grandparent representatives are welcome.