Junior School Springwood
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal,
Junior School
Andy Marshall
Head of Junior School,
Springwood
Interschool Sport
Friday 17 October
Round 7
Invitation to Parents
Social Media Ban Webinar
On Monday 20 October the College is pleased to offer a webinar for parents to better understand the implications of the upcoming social media ban for them and their children.
More information can be found in the flyer below.
Term 4 Clubs Timetable
Clubs have Commenced!
Term 4 Clubs
Please see below this term's Clubs Timetable.
The Chess Club
Please see here information about this term's new Chess Club, open to our Stage 1-3 students.
This club is hosted by Gardiner Chess. Registration and payment is required: Term 4 Chess Club
Auskick/Superkick
After School Thursday's
Auskick is on again for Term 4, commencing next Thursday 16th October. Students in Prep, Stage 1 and 2 have enjoyed a session with the Auskick Coaches in PE this week.
For more information and to register your child please see the flyer: HERE
Auskick Registration (5-7 y.o.): HERE
Superkick Registration (7-12 y.o.): HERE
More information: morne.vandermerwe@afl.com.au
Overview
End of Year Events
Springwood Campus 2025
Please see below a link to information about our End of Year Events.
Further Information - End of Year Events 2025
Award Service Montage
Student Photo Montage
At Calvary, we encourage every student to live out our College expectations: be kind, be fair, and be your best self. In Junior School, being your best self can look different for every child—trying your hardest in class, encouraging a friend on the playground, showing courage in swimming lessons, or using your talents in music or sport.
To celebrate this, our upcoming Awards Assembly will feature the “Living Micah 6:8 Photo Challenge.” This will give us the opportunity to acknowledge all the wonderful ways our children are growing in kindness, fairness, and faith.
If you would like your child to be included, please share a photo of them “Living Micah 6:8” in the link below.
Springwood: Submit Files - Dropbox
Please use your child's first and last names when adding your photo.
We look forward to celebrating together how God is shaping each of our students to shine brightly in all areas of their lives.
What's On
For Term 4
LAST Book Club of 2025
Issue 7
Issue 7 of Scholastic Book Club 2025 is out now. Ordering will close Thursday, 23 October. Orders are to be placed using the LOOP App or online through Scholastic Book Club LOOP - www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP.
We thank you for your continued support! Every order placed through Book Club receives reward points for our school to redeem and order new books for our library.
Term 4 - Week 2
Friday 17 October: Prep & Stg1E Swimming Lessons / IS Sport
Term 4 - Week 3
Wednesday 22 October: No Tuckshop / Cross Country / Assembly
Thursday 23 October: Prep & Stg1 Creative Kids Incursion
Friday 24 October: IS Sport
Coming Up...
Prep & Stg1 Swimming Carnival, Chapel, World Teacher's Day & IS Sport
Important Dates:
22 October: Cross Country
29 October: Prep-Stg1 Swimming Carnival
6 November: CPA Awards, Sport Awards
19 November: Junior Awards Service SWD
25 November: Yr6 Affirmation Service SWD
27 November: P-6 Celebration SWD
Head of Community & Wellbeing, Springwood Junior School - Andy Marshall
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am so thrilled to be beginning my journey at Calvary and to have the privilege of serving this wonderful community.
As we enter Term 4, a season filled with joy, connection, and reflection, we look forward to sharing many special moments together. This term beautifully aligns with our theme for this year’s Celebration, PRAISE, as we give thanks for God’s goodness and acknowledge the achievements and growth of our students.
The next eight weeks will be rich with opportunities to come together as a community. Please click the link below for a snapshot of all upcoming events: Link to Events
Cross Country Carnival - Stages 1-6
The college Cross Country Carnival, that was postponed from earlier in the year, will be held on Wednesday 22 October at our Carbrook Campus. Please see further information below:
Prep & Stage 1 Swimming Carnival
The annual Calvary Prep-Stage 1 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 29 October. Please see the parent note for more information.
Kindness First – New Blog by Mr Josh Wilson
In a world where social media often rewards outrage over empathy, how do we teach our young people to respond with compassion, even when they disagree?
Deputy Principal Josh Wilson reflects on a recent event that prompted deep conversations with our students about grace, kindness, and seeing others through God’s eyes. It’s a timely reminder of the community we strive to be.
👉 Read the full blog here:
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
Come & Try Strings happened this week. It was good to see the children trying out the instruments. Next week will be Come & Try Band.
Auditions
Over the next couple of weeks all students involved in the Band, Strings and Guitar program will be doing auditions for placement into the 2026 Ensembles. Please check in with your child to make sure they have the audition material and audition time.
Assembly Performance
All students in Band, Strings, Guitar and Choirs will be performing at assembly in Week 5, Wednesday 5 November. This is a special assembly showcasing the Performing Arts. Students will need all instruments and music on this day.
Sport Aerobics
We’re excited to begin preparations for the 2026 Sport Aerobics season.
Trials for all students who wish to participate will be held on the following dates:
- Prep – Year 4: Tuesday, 21 October, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm, Carbrook CCC
- Year 5 – Year 12: Wednesday, 22 October, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm, Carbrook CCC
If your child would like to participate, please complete the registration form using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/QrCRQQzmk7
Students should attend trials according to their current year level. For example, if your child is currently in Year 4, they will attend the Tuesday session.
We look forward to seeing our Sport Aerobics stars at trials!
For more information about our Sport Aerobics program please see a link to our website: Sports Aerobics
Important Links
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
Andy Marshall
Head of Junior School,
Springwood