Middle Senior School Communications, 31 October 2024
Term 4 - Week 5
Saturday 02 Nov: Yr 10 Celebration
Term 4 - Week 6
21 Oct - 12 Nov: Yr 12 QCAA Exams
04 Nov – 08 Nov: Yr 10 Work Experience
04 Nov - 08 Nov: Yr 11 Emu Gully Camp
Thursday 7 Nov: CPA Soiree / Calvary Sport Awards
Important Dates
Friday 15 Nov: Year 12 Final Chapter / Graduation
Thursday 28 Nov: 7-11 Awards Service
General Notices from Mr Arraiol (Head of Wellbeing and Culture)
Crazy Sock & Movember Fundraising
We are hosting a special fundraiser on Monday of Week 7 (November 11th): Crazy Sock & Movember Day!
Students are encouraged to wear their silliest or oddest socks and bring a gold coin donation. All funds raised will support our Child of Compassion program. During second break, students can also have a moustache painted—either on their face or finger—to join in the Movember fun. Wearing odd socks celebrates our uniqueness as creations of God, while the Movember moustaches help spark important conversations about mental health.
To encourage participation, we have exciting fundraising goals! If enough money is raised, some of our Middle and Senior School teachers will do TikTok dances, buzz or dye their hair, or even wax their arms and legs. Mr. Arraiol may buzz his hair, and Mr. Merry might dye his if we reach our fundraising targets!
For more information CLICK HERE
Laptop Updates:
Our annual laptop update and inspection schedule this year will take place on various days this term according to the schedule below. When students hand in their laptops, they will be required to return the following items for inspection:
- College Laptop
- TARGUS protective carry bag
- A/C power adaptor
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 ready for the upcoming inspections.
Here's an updated version that highlights the personal commitment involved:
Student Leadership Applications
The College is currently accepting applications for the 2025 leadership positions of Student Connectors and House Leaders from current students in Years 7–11. All students would have received an email from Mr. Arraiol last week explaining the application process. These roles require dedication, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to serve the school community. We encourage parents to support their children in considering this opportunity to develop leadership skills, as it will involve a commitment of personal time and energy.
Cafe Specials - Week 6 Term 4
General Notices
Parenting Book Club
Dear Parents
We are excited to announce the launch of our Parenting Book Club in 2025 next year! This unique opportunity will be led by our counselling team and will focus on exploring key themes in parenting across different age stages, from Prep to Year 12.
The link below contains a curated list of books tailored to the developmental needs of children of different ages.
Click Here for Recommended Parenting Books.
If you are interested in joining our Parent Book Club, please register your interest on the link below:
Year 12 Valedictory Service
Calvary Performing Arts Soiree & Calvary Sport Awards
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/
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 from Dr Holley at morning tea or lunch on Tuesdays in the music block. Please bring $5 cash if you would like to purchase one for your child.
Performing Arts Soiree
On Thursday afternoon 7 November from 4pm – 6pm we will have our presentation evening in the Cunningham Pavilion at the Carbrook Campus. This will be a time when Individual students will be recognized for their contribution to the performing arts co-curricular program in 2024.
Sport Aerobics will be performing. Times are as below:
Rehearsal in the Cunningham Pavilion (Junior Teams don’t need to be leotards for this rehearsal only for performance)
3.10pm – Carbrook Junior School Teams
3:30pm – Springwood Junior School Teams
3:40pm – MSS Team
4:15pm – All Teams perform
End of Term Recital
All students learning instruments in private lessons will have a performance on Sunday 17th of November in the afternoon. Please add this to your calendars.
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