Middle Senior School Communications, 9 November 2023

Term 4 - Week 6

OUTLINE OF NEXT WEEK

Monday: Year 12 QCAA Exams (13 Nov – 14 Nov)  / Interhouse Beach Volleyball (YR 7-9) 
Tuesday: Interhouse Beach Volleyball (YR 7-9) / 12 Hour Relay – Y12 (6:30 am – 6:30pm) 
Wednesday:  MSS Awards Service YR 7-11 /Interhouse Beach Volleyball (YR 10-11) 
Friday: Final Y12 Chapel / Valedictory and Graduation  
Saturday: Show Team Break Up 

KEY EVENTS THIS TERM

 
14 Nov - 12 Hour Relay – Y12 
15 Nov - MSS Celebration Service YR 7-11 
17 Nov – Final YR12 Chapel / Valedictory and Graduation 
22 Nov – Calvary MSS Futsal Cup  
26 Nov - Carols @ Calvary – Springwood  
30 Nov - MSS Christmas Themed Free Dress Day 
01 Dec – Bounce Year YR 7-12 / Term 4 concludes 

Dear Parents and Carers 

We are in the midst of awards season at Calvary. It was pleasing to see so many parents and students attend our new CAPA Soiree event last week and our Sport Awards night. It is exciting to hear of the accomplishments of our students and to see the growth in these cocurricular areas at Calvary. I would particularly like to thank Mr Chris Paech and Dr Gary Holley for their contributions to these events and the work they and their colleagues have done to make Sport and CAPA vibrant elements of Calvary. Our Year 12 students complete their schooling next week and we are looking forward to celebrating their Valedictory and graduation with them next Friday afternoon – all are welcome to attend. We also have our 7-11 Awards Service on Wednesday. Invites have gone out to parents and carers of award winners, but anyone in our community is welcome to attend. 

Mr Josh Wilson
Head of Middle & Senior School & Innovative Learning Design

General Notices:

2024 Booklist

Booklists for 2024 can be found here, or on the College website. There is very little specialised equipment required for most of our high school subjects. Please ensure your child has a notebook for every subject in 2024. 

Interhouse Beach Volleyball Competition

Next week we will be hosting an inter-house beach volleyball competition, with students competing for a voucher to the Mango Cafe. Students will form teams of 4-6 individuals from their respective houses and grades to compete on our Beach Sports Arena courts for the aforementioned prize (1 voucher per year level is available). We are eagerly anticipating the crowning of the winners for this competition, which is being hosted by our Stage 5 Leaders. Students interested in participating should read the communication in the Student Cafe or contact Mr. Arraiol for more details.

End of Year Awards Service & Year 12 Valedictory

As the end of the year approaches, we take time to look back and celebrate the achievement and growth of our students in many different areas. If your child is receiving an award at any of these events, you will receive an email alerting you to this. Please refer to the events section in this communication for more information and use the QR Code on the poster for booking details.

Conclusion of Year 9 & Year 12 Laptop Program

Below is essential information concerning the Year 9 and Year 12 laptop program, which concludes at the end of Term 4. We appreciate your student's involvement and your support. As the agreement concludes, you have two available options please complete the online form below by Friday 10 November 2023 (Week 6). 

Drought Angels - Fire Relief Fundraising

As you have seen in the news, parts of our country are being devastated by fires. The College would love to invite our community to support these families at this time. Please see the information below about how we can help. Please click here for a link to make cash donations towards this effort.

Click here to hear from Mrs Gostelow regarding this fundraising event.

Mango CAFE Specials for Week 7

Upcoming Events

We have several events happening. Please click on the link to go to our Events Page or register below: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/

Calvary TV

Please see the link to some of our College's Highlights for 2023: 

https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/calvary-tv/2023/

Calvary Carols

Preparations are currently underway for our Real Life Church & Calvary Carols evening, Sunday 26 November, at the Springwood Campus.

Bring your camping chairs, order your picnic box and prepare to sing along as the combined Calvary/RLCC band perform our favourite carols, taking us through the message of the birth of Jesus. Bring friends or extended family and enjoy a great night together as we move into the Christmas season.

Along with our numerous musical performances during the evening we will have a Drama Production.  The CAPA team are looking for any Prep to Year 12 students who would be interested in being part of this production for the carols.  This is an opportunity for students not already performing in the carols.  If your child is interested in doing this, please click on the link to register your child's interest.   Link to EOI Drama

Volunteering opportunities

We would love some support from our community. If you have time available, please register via the link to the volunteer portal. We appreciate your help!!  volunteersignup.org/THETB