Middle Senior School
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School
Cross Country
Wednesday 22 October 2025
The Middle and Senior School Cross Country will be held on Wednesday 22 October (Week 3). The competitive races will be held in the morning immediately following Form Class – all students are encouraged to race to gain points for their House. At 10am all students will return to their scheduled classes until 2nd Break.
In the afternoon session there will be a range of House-based rotations/activities, which will be compulsory for all students. All events will start and finish on the oval. The program of events is as follows:
MORNING SESSION – COMPETITIVE RACES
| TIME | AGE GROUP | DISTANCE | DETAILS |
| 9:00am | 12/13 Years Boys & Girls | 3km | 1km loop + 2km loop |
| 16/17/19 Years Boys | 5km | 1km loop + 2x 2km loops | |
| 9:10am | 14/15 Years Boys & Girls | 4km | 2 x 2km loops |
| 16/17/19 Years Girls | 4km | 2 x 2km loops |
*** back to class at 10am (shortened P3)***
AFTERNOON SESSION
| ROTATIONS (Stage-based) | |
| 1 | Relay races |
| 2 | Standing Long Jump + Fly |
| 3 | Tug-o-war |
| 3:00pm | Presentations |
Students are permitted to wear their House-based sports uniform to and from school on this day. Parents and family members are most welcome to attend to cheer on the students (please sign in at the office). In saying this, please note that if we reasonably consider that a spectator is engaged in photography of an inappropriate nature, we will ask them to desist and/or leave the premises. If the photographer is obstructing the smooth running of the carnival, they will be asked to stop.
Yours in Sport
Mr. Chris Paech
Head of Sport (P-12)
Term 4
What's On
Overview of
EOY Events
Term 4 Co Curricular
Clubs Timetable
Cafe Specials
Week 3, Term 4
Term 4 - Week 2
Coming Up...
22 Oct: Cross Country Carnival
24 - 26 Oct: Volleyball Jnr Schools Cup Yr 7 & 8
Important Dates:
1 November: Year 10 Celebration
6 November: CPA Awards & Sport Awards
10 - 14 November: Year 10 Work Experience Week & Year 11 Emu Gully Camp
21 November: Year 12 Final Chapel & Year 12 Valedictory & Graduation
Kindness First – New Blog by Mr Josh Wilson
In a world where social media often rewards outrage over empathy, I’ve been encouraging our students to respond differently with grace and compassion. A recent viral incident reminded us all how important it is to extend kindness first, just as Jesus did. He didn’t ask questions or set conditions; He simply chose love. My hope is that our young people will model this same spirit, treating others with respect and dignity, even when they disagree. Together, we can raise a generation who lead with kindness and bring light to the world around them.
👉 Read the full blog here:
Chapel Guest Speaker
This week at Chapel, we were fortunate to have Josh Geerling join us with a special message on finding gratitude during times of trial and challenge. Josh offered our students fresh insights based on the Biblical story of Job and shared real-life applications of relying on God's eternal promise and salvation.
Social Media Ban Webinar
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.
Or click on the link here Click Here
Term 3 Reading Challenge
At the end of Term 3, students in MSS were encouraged to borrow books to take home and read for the holidays, and each borrower received a chocolate treat to munch while they read! Forty students took up the offer, and four of these are pictured.
Here at the Calvary library, our team has been working hard on adding lots of new titles to the shelves, and we've inspired students to engage with reading by providing the chance to meet Australian authors and create an inviting and inspiring space.
Evidence shows that people who read widely for pleasure will achieve better results in all subjects, increase positive neural pathway development, develop great focus skills, and experience more calm. We are doing all we can at Calvary to promote reading, however, recent studies show that it is essential for parents to be positive reading role models.
Below is an article which explains the importance of modelling good reading practices for our students:
https://australiareads.org.au/news/report-young-peoples-reading/
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
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.
Awards Performances
All students in Chorale will be performing at the MSS Awards Assembly in Week 7, Wednesday 19 November (soundcheck at 8.15am) and also Valedictory on Friday 21 November (soundcheck at 4.15pm).
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
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School