Springwood Junior School Communications, 07 March 2024
Term 1 - Week 7
Term 1 - Week 7
Friday 8 March: Y5 Camp & Y6 Interschool Sport - Volleyball Only
Term 1 - Week 8
Tuesday 12 March: Parent Teacher Interviews
Wednesday 13 March: NAPLAN - Writing & Reading / Chapel
Thursday 14 March: NAPLAN - Language Conventions / Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday 15 March: Stg 3 Interschool Sport
Coming Up
NAPLAN - Numeracy, Y6 Canberra Information Evening, Y1-12 Cross Country, No Assembly, Happy Hen's Birthday, Stage 3 Interschool Sport & Bush Dance
Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you for supporting our recent Grandparents Day, please pass on our gratitude to your family members for attending. It is overwhelmingly special, the bond between generations. The students really do rise to the occasion of performing for and sharing their school experience with their grandparents.
Also, thank you for your support of the Book Fair this year. With over $5500 in sales, we have accumulated around $1600 to spend on books through Scholastic Australia – amazing!
Happy Hens Birthday
Happy Hens Café is turning 9 and we have much to celebrate! For 9 years, Happy Hens has blessed our community with the chance to have a slower start to the day and enjoy connecting with friends and family over our favourite menu items. For 9 years, Year 6 students have had the opportunity to learn skills for life by running the café, and as staff we have had the joy of seeing them grow in these skills first – hand.
All are welcome to come to this year’s Happy Hens birthday celebration on Thursday, 21 March from 7:40am. Pancakes are selling for $1!
Year 5 Camp
Yesterday, our Year 5 students ventured off to Coolum for their Year 5 camp. This is a time for connection, challenge, and leadership. Already, our students have been jumping (literally) into everything that this camp has to offer. I have been reminded of how our students seek out play situations to challenge and grow themselves. Highlights have been the flying fox, beach activities, and Ps Jayden’s reflection time around the leader within. We pray for safety and continued perfect weather as they complete their activities and travel home tomorrow afternoon.
Year 6 Canberra Trip
The Year 6 camp is fast approaching. We run a zoom information event for parents and students of Year 6. This will be held on 19 March from 7pm. Access via a link will be emailed to all Year 6 parents along with the camp booklet. As this adventure takes our students inter-state, this is an information session we do not any parent or student to miss out on. We will record the session and email it afterwards.
NAPLAN
If your child is in Year 3 or 5 this year, they are due to sit their NAPLAN tests in Week 8 this term. Please see the attached letter with all the details about this test.
Stages 1-3 Cross Country
Please see information below from Mr McInnes about the upcoming Cross Country for students in Stages 1-3.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Bookings will close for Parent Teacher Interviews this weekend. Interviews can be made for time slots on the 12 and 14 March via the Parent Lounge online or using the school app. If you can not make it on these afternoons, please email your child’s teacher for an alternative time.
It is easy to book in a time slot through Parent Lounge online or using the school app. Just follow the instructions here; Parent Teacher Interviews
Looking forward to having our Year 5 students return and hearing their stories of camp.
Mrs Kim Winton
Head of Junior School - Springwood Campus
Sports/Clubs News
Futsal
Last Wednesday we had 8 Calvary Springwood teams compete at the Brisbane Metro Schools Futsal Titles. All our teams competed with passion and skill. Four of our teams have qualified for the finals day on Wednesday 27 March. Information will be sent out shortly to families of these students.
Congratulations to:
- 10 Girls Purple
- 12 Girls
- 9 Boys
- 10 Boys
Stage 3 Interschool Sports - Round 2
Welcome to Week 7 in the Performing Arts space.
A reminder that ensemble rehearsals are happening each week and students are requested to be present and on time for these rehearsals.
A New Date for the Diary – Junior Showcase and Recitals
On Friday 7 June 2024 we will be having a Junior Showcase and Recital Evening at the Carbrook Campus. All students from both campuses in Junior and Intermediate Ensembles will be performing as well as all students doing private lessons within the College. Please add this to your Calendars. More details to follow shortly.
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
Dr Gary Holley
Head of Calvary Performing Arts
Events @ Calvary - Bush Dance
On Friday 22 March the College is hosting it's annual Bush dance. Proceeds of this event will be going towards our Year 9 service trip to Chinchilla and more specifically Drought Angels. Parents and students from both campuses are welcome to join us from 6.30pm until 8.30pm on the ANZAC Lawn. We are very fortunate to have the very experienced and enthusiastic band for the evening Beefa's Bush Band performing and hosting the event for us again. Please note that there will be food and drinks on sale and a photo booth to take some memorable pictures of friends and family on the night.
Please book your tickets online: https://www.trybooking.com/COLHF
Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/
All of our Parent Information can be found on our Website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/parent-information/
Calvary Coffee Cup Competition
We are excited to launch our Calvary Coffee Cup design competition!!
All students can get creative and submit a hand drawn design of their choice! Check out the video by our students for the details!
Students can collect the template from the office or café at each campus. Parents, could you please assist in making sure the students artwork is protected and doesn’t get damaged when submitting.
There will be three $50 Gift Card winners across our campuses. Two Junior Schools winners, and one Middle Senior Winner.
Artwork MUST be completed and submitted (with name and student number) to the office by Friday, end of Week 1, Term 2. Please ensure you have read the rules of participation.
GOOD LUCK and we can't wait to see our students at work!
MSS Musical Sponsorship Opportunity – “Shrek The Musical”
Putting on musical productions involves a huge amount of student and teacher involvement, but also sound equipment, lighting, props, and more. By sponsoring our Shrek Musical, your logo will feature wherever the production logo is shown, as well as VIP extras and your brand splashed all over our social channels. Interested?
We are now offering an exclusive never before released opportunity on the back cover of the Program for $1,150!!!
Email: marketing@calvarycc.qld.edu.au for more info.
Sport Sponsorship
Be part of the winning team with Calvary Sports Sponsorship 2024! Elevate your brand visibility through our banner or team sponsorship opportunities.
Apply online today https://zfrmz.com.au/zy6Poa2oGuAiQi3zAtL1 Please email any enquiries to sponsorship@calvarycc.qld.edu.au
Easter School Holidays
OSHC
Please see below a link to the OSHC Vacation Care Program for the Term 1 School Holidays.
Easter @ Real Life Christian Church
Real Life Christian Church warmly invites you and your family and friends to join with us as we celebrate Easter!
We will gather at 9:30-10:30am on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday for worship followed by morning tea in our courtyard.
Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday
Donuts (empty tombs!) on Easter Sunday
