Middle Senior School Communications, 21 November 2024
Term 4 - Week 8
Friday 22 Nov: Yr 7/Stage 4 Parent Information Session
Term 4 - Week 9
Thursday 28 Nov: 7-11 Awards Service
Term 4 - Week 10
Tuesday 03 Dec: Final Assembly
Tuesday 03 Dec: Christmas Themed Free Dress Day
Wednesday 04 Dec: Christmas Chapel
Wednesday 04 Dec: Urban Xtreme 7-11
Wednesday 04 Dec: Term 4 Concludes
A note from the Head of Middle and Senior School (Mr Wilson)
We said goodbye to our departing Year 12 students last week as they celebrated their final chapel, Graduation and Valedictory on Friday. Every time we approach these types of special events, it is always useful to spend time reflecting on who we are and why we are here.
As students graduate from Calvary, we want them to be thoughtful and intelligent young adults, equipped to seize the opportunities before them as they go to tertiary, TAFE, apprenticeships or the workplace. Yet, the world beyond school can also be a complex one full of uncertainties and difficulties, and more than just producing bright young people, we want our students to leave our College equipped to transfer their skills to different contexts and most importantly have the character to stand up for what they believe and the faith to persevere.
We know our graduating class of 2024 are equipped to make a positive change in their world and we wish them every success for the future.
Mr Josh Wilson
Head of Middle & Senior School & Innovative Learning Design
General Notices from Mr Arraiol (Head of Wellbeing and Culture)
Laptop Updates:
Our annual laptop update and inspection schedule for students in years 7, 8 and the majority of year 10 will require students to hand in their laptops, Targus protective carry bag and A/C power adaptor to the ICT department by no later than 2 December 2024. During this time, student laptops will be wiped clean to allow for the fresh installation of software. Students have been requested to move any important documents or files to their cloud storage to avoid the loss of potential work. As this is a large scale refresh of student laptops, student laptops will only be available for collection on the first day of term next year.
Please note that parents will be charged $100 for repairs due to any physical damage to the laptops. Additionally, there will be a $45 fee for the replacement of any missing chargers. In light of this, it would be advisable to ensure that your child has all the items listed above in good working condition and ready for the upcoming inspections.
Student Uniform schedule for the final week of school:
Middle and Senior School students will be required to wear the following uniform on the following days:
- Monday 2 December - Sport uniform for years 7 -9 and formal uniform requirements for Years 10 -11
- Tuesday 3 December - Christmas Themed Free Dress (gold coin donation for Child of Compassion required)
- Wednesday 4 December - Sport Uniform
Urban Xtreme Excursion
A reminder to parents/carers to please engage with the email sent last week regarding confirming your child's attendance to this excursion and completing the required waiver.
Mango Cafe Food Orders 4 December 2024
As we are departing the College before our normal first break on the last day of term, we ask that all lunches ordered from the Mango Cafe be pre-ordered by the afternoon of Tuesday, 3 December. This will allow our team at the Mango Cafe to provide food for our MSS students to fuel themselves for our Urban Xtreme excursion and avoid potentially long wait times for food at the venue.
Uniform Updates
We request that all parents/carers read the following information from Mrs Gostelow relating to the updates to uniforms for 2025. The most pressing change to the uniform policy is regarding acceptable formal school shoes. As per this communication, all formal school shoes from 2025 need to be "a black leather laced formal school shoe." (please see stage specific uniform requirements for an image of this. The link below will provide further details about these changes and the process for ordering uniforms for 2025.
Interhouse Capture the Flag
On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, we will host a rematch of our Interhouse Capture the Flag with slightly adjusted rules and teams after many students enjoyed this activity last term. To facilitate participation in this event, students are required to wear their house shirts.
Calvary Uniform Shop
It is with excitement that we announce that the Calvary Uniform Shop is now open.
Online Orders
Orders placed from now until Wednesday 11 December can be collected from either campus on Thursday 12 or Friday 13 December between 8:30am and 4:00pm. When your order is ready for collection you will receive an email notification.
Pop Up Shop
The Uniform Shop will not be formally open in 2024. However, there will be a temporary pop-up shop open Wednesday 11 through to Friday 13 December, at the Carbrook Campus, between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
From Friday 29 November 2024, you will no longer be able to purchase College uniforms from School Locker.
If you have any questions, please email: uniforms@calvarycc.qld.edu.au or call 07 3287 6222.
Cafe Specials - Week 9 Term 4
General Notices
Stepping up into Stage 4
Stepping up to the next stage is a bit of a milestone for our students and it’s our intent to make this a smooth transition. On Friday 22 November, all students will experience time in their 2025 stage and meet a buddy who they can connect with when the new year begins. Our Year 6 students will spend this entire day stepping up to Stage 4 as they settle into the next step in their schooling journey.
Yr 7-11 Awards Service
Please let us know via this link if you can celebrate with us as we will provide light refreshments for visitors after the service.
Coming Up Events @ Calvary
Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/
Real Life Community Church Christmas Event
You are invited to the Real Life Church Christmas Event.
A free, family friendly event supported by various community groups and businesses. From 3:30-5:30pm, there will be food, sport, craft, a live nativity scene, and more. Followed by Carols in the evening in air conditioned comfort from 5:30-6:30pm. A great way to kick off the Christmas season on the first day of December - all are welcome!
New Music Bags
We are releasing a performing arts bag for students to be able to carry music books, guitar footrests etc. These will be available to purchase for $5 at reception. Please stop in to reception if you would like to purchase one for your child.
Year 7-11 Awards Performance
Chorale and the Senior Percussion Ensemble will be performing at the Awards Service, Thursday 28th November. Please meet Dr Holley in the CCC at 8.30am on the Thursday, prior to the service.
End of Year Performance
Beginner and Intermediate Band, Beginner and Intermediate Strings will perform at the Junior School Assembly on Friday 29th November. Please make sure all students have their instruments with them on the day.
Students are requested to meet for a run through in the Music Room on Thursday 28th November morning at 9.00am. We will meet in the CCC at 8.45am before the performance on Friday 29th November.
Music Lessons
Is your child interested in learning an instrument at the college? Below are the options available for all students.
2025 Beginner String Program (Years 4-10)
2025 Beginner Band Program Years 5 - 10
Year 4 Beginner Band Program (2025)
Instrumental Program
Private Individual Instrumental Music lesson enrolment: Register Here
Handbook: Click Here
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