Middle Senior School Communications, 15 August 2024
Term 3 - Week 6
Coming up - Week 7
19 – 23 Aug: National Book Week
21 Aug: Morning/Evening with the Principal – information session
23 Aug: Father's Day Movie Night
Future dates
27 Aug: Safe on Socials – Parent Presentation
30 Aug: Pupil Free Day
2-6 Sept: Good News Week
4-12 Sept: 11-12 Examination Block
7 Sept: Showcase
A note from the Head of Middle and Senior School (Mr Wilson)
Dear Parents and Carers
The College is currently a hive of activity, and I would like to spend a moment to acknowledge our wonderful teaching staff at Calvary, whose passion for our students is seen in every facet of College life. In the last fortnight:
- our Year 10 HASS team took the cohort on their Classroom in the City project to engage with experts in discussions around sustainability and planning in the Brisbane City area.
- members of our Stage 4 team and Mrs Gostelow started a Knitting Club - at student request!
- our ensembles and choirs participated at the Redlands Eisteddfod – a special call out to our Guitar Ensemble, who won their category, and to Dr Holley for the ongoing coaching he provides to these groups.
- our Show Team, along with Mrs Bullas and Farmer Haupt, have moved their living quarters to the Ekka and will remain there, living amongst the sheep for a few more days.
- our Senior Girls Volleyball Team competed in the Queensland Volleyball Senior Schools Cup under the guidance of Mr Paech.
- our STEM staff have been running daily activities for students for Science Week
- Mrs Zipf has been coordinating sell-out hospitality events with students
- Mr Morton’s fishing club has been in full swing, and the list could go on and on…
There is always something happening at Calvary, and I am very grateful for the dedicated team of teachers who provide so many different opportunities for our students to enjoy. We would love to see more of our students engage with activities beyond the classroom, so please encourage your child to find something they can join that will enrich their life at school.
Mr Josh Wilson
Head of Middle & Senior School & Innovative Learning Design
General Notices
Cafe Specials - Week 7 of Term 3
EKKA
Whether you made it an Ekka show day or a rest day, I hope you’ve enjoyed the public holiday this week.
If you happen to be at the Ekka over the coming days, be sure to visit Calvary’s Sheep Show Team. Each year staff, students, and a selection of Calvary’s finest farm animals, camp at the Agricultural Pavilion and participate in the Grand Parade and Young Judges competitions.
Congratulations to the Sheep Show team and to our JAG and Visual Arts club students on the many ribbons and places you’ve received throughout the week!
Interhouse Capture the Flag
Next week, our House Leaders will be hosting a whole House Capture the Flag competition during our regular House Assembly period. As part of this initiative, students will be allowed to wear their sports uniform to school for the day to enable them to participate in this activity.
Book Week
Coming Up Events @ Calvary
Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/
GENTS Camp is back this Spring, bigger and better than ever!
Plus, we ask all the big questions about God and the universe.
Movie Night
Safe on Socials Presentation
Calvary is hosting safe on socials, presented by Kira Pendergast on Tuesday 27 August.
Details on flyer and link below.
Sport Aerobics
EVENT- QLD FUTURE CHAMPIONS CUP
VENUE- Logan Metro Sport & Events Centre,357 Browns Plains Road, Crestmead QLD 4132
DATE- Friday 16th August - SECONDARY TEAMS
Events to come:
31st August - National Championships (Gold Coast Sport & Leisure Centre, Carrara)
Showcase - Journey Through Time
Senior Showcase is happening again on Saturday 7 September 2024 at CCC Carbrook. The concert begins at 7 pm and will celebrate the 40 years of Calvary. More information coming soon.
Rehearsal on Thursday Evening 29 August 6.30 pm – 8 pm at Carbrook for all students in MSS Chorale and Intermediate Band, plus any voices students that can make it. More information to come shortly
Showcase rehearsal during the day on Thursday 5 September for the following ensembles. Voices, Boys and Girls Ensemble, Intermediate Band, Intermediate Strings and Jnr Percussion.
Showcase sound check Saturday 7 September for students performing from 12 pm onwards.
A memo regarding these two days will be sent shortly.
Calling All Calvary Music Alumni
As part of our 40th Year celebrations we wish to extend an invitation to any former Calvary Music students to participate in our Showcase by joining one, or more, of our Ensemble Groups.
Please use the link below to register your interest.
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