Junior School Carbrook
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook
Farm Angel Quiz Night
Saturday 24 May
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Get ready for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the annual Calvary Show Team Quiz Night Fundraiser!
Round up your squad and start forming your teams now!
Book your tickets: HERE
If your family owns a business and would love to support our cause, we'd be thrilled to feature your donation in our Silent Auction Fundraiser! Simply drop us an email at show.team@calvarycc.qld.edu.au with all the details.
Under 8's Day
Friday 30 May
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Prep and Stage 1 students will be celebrating Under 8's Day on Friday 30 May along with visiting children from local Early Learning Centres.
More information will be emailed to parents soon. We are looking forward to see you there.
Parent Letter and Registration
Premier's Readers Challenge
Open to all Jnr School Students
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The PRC is not a competition but a way to encourage students to develop a love of reading for life.
To complete the challenge:
- Prep and Stage 1 must read or experience at least 20 books
- Stage 2 must read at least 20 books
- Stage 3 must read at least 15 books.
If your child wishes to participate in the PRC, please download the digital record form or your child can collect a record form from the library. Please return the completed record reader forms to Mrs Cosgriff via email sarah.cosgriff@calvarycc.qld.edu.au or to library by 23 August 2025.
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 4
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Issue 4 of Scholastic Book Club 2025 is out now. Ordering will close Tuesday, 3rd of June. Orders are to be placed online through Scholastic Book Club LOOP - www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP .
We thank you for your continued support! Every order placed through Book Club receives reward points for our school to redeem and order new books for our library.
Parent Session - Dr Judith Locke
Building Confident & Capable Kids
Wednesday 16 July
We are delighted to welcome Dr Judith Locke, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and author of The Bonsai Child and Raising Anxiety, to speak with our parent community.
Dr Locke specialises in practical, research-backed strategies that help children become more confident, resilient, and independent. Drawing on her extensive experience with families and schools, Dr Locke will share insights into:
- Encouraging healthy independence in children
- Setting effective boundaries and routines
- Managing anxiety and building resilience
- Fostering motivation, responsibility, and problem-solving skills
- Practical advice about topics such as navigating homework and managing the busy morning routine.
Dr Locke’s advice is engaging and highly actionable—offering reassurance and tools for parents navigating the challenges of raising children in today’s world.
We invite all parents to attend these valuable sessions and learn how to support your children in becoming capable, adaptable, and confident young people.
Child minding will be available on both nights, with fun and supervised activities. On the first night, children can enjoy a Junior School disco and movie, while the second night will feature a relaxed movie session. Snacks and drinks will be provided each evening. Please use this Trybooking link to register yourself and your children.
Uniform Shop Update
22 May 2025
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Please continue to pre order black jackets online. Orders will be filled and distributed as the jackets arrive.
The return policy for uniform items is available on the uniform shop website. Please note that only uniform items unworn and returned in their original packaging can be refunded or exchanged.
CPA Junior Soiree
Friday 13 June
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Join us for a delightful evening at our Junior Soirée on Friday 13 June. A celebration of the incredible performing arts talent we have here at Calvary. This special night will showcase performances from our gifted young performers in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Gather your friends and family, book a table, and feel free to bring along your own food to share as you enjoy the music and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Book online here: https://www.trybooking.com/DAOXB
Term 2 Clubs
Co-curricular Clubs
At Calvary, we are committed to educating the whole child, and one way we do this is through our Co-Curricular Program. We encourage all students to get involved by joining at least one co-curricular activity or club. If your child hasn’t signed up yet, we invite you to review the co-curricular timetable together and find an activity that sparks their interest. These opportunities help students grow, connect, and develop new skills beyond the classroom.
We look forward to seeing them thrive in their chosen activities!
Click on the link below to view the Term 2 Co-curricular Clubs.
Mango Cafe
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Week 6 Specials
Term 2 Week 5
Friday 23 May: Sport Aerobics Competition- Qld Super Series
Saturday 24 May: Sport Aerobics Competition- Qld Super Series, Farm Angels Quiz Night Fundraiser
Coming Up in Week 6
Wednesday 28 May – Year 6 Canberra Info Zoom Session
Thursday 29 May – Chapel
Friday 30 May – Under 8's Day, Netball Qld Junior Gala, Applications for College Leaders close
Coming Up...
Year 5 Camp 2-4 June, Assembly
Head of Junior School - Zoe O'Donnell
Dear Parents and Carers,
Our vibrant community has gone from strength to strength. The Jungle Book closing performance was outstanding and a credit to all the staff and students who showed so much commitment to performing with excellence. The excellence was then continued on Saturday, when our Sports Aerobics teams competed in their first competition of the season. Each team placed - with some of our students performing for the very first time.
This week, our students have been reminded at assembly that they have advocacy over themselves while they are at school. We explored healthy friendships and how we can show respect to each other. I would encourage you to ask your child about how they feel and show respect, our hope is that this will translate to the home environment also.
College Athletics & Cross Country Carnival Update
Following the ongoing and continuing heavy rains, the Carbrook campus oval is far too wet for the required work to be completed to ready it in time for the carnivals proposed for Week 8. I have made the decision to postpone the carnivals to the following dates:
- Junior School Stages 2&3 - Wednesday 23 July (Term 3 Week 2)
- Middle & Senior School Stages 4-6 - Friday 25 July (Term 3 Week 2)
This change means our already postponed Cross Country will be delayed yet again and will take place in Week 3 of Term 4 on Wednesday 22 October.
I apologise for the inconvenience this causes you as you seek to shift your responsibilities to make the time to support your children at these events.
Thank you again for your patience and support as we work through the damage from Cyclone Alfred and ongoing wet weather. I hold on to the promise that once we are through this challenging time our grounds and buildings will be in much better shape than before as we take a ‘no quick fixes’ approach.
Cherylynne Gostelow
College Principal & CEO
Leadership Application #2
Our second round of leadership applications for Stage 2 & 3 students is open. Applications will close at the end of Week 6, Friday 30 May. Students and parents/carers will be notified of the outcome early Week 8. Presentations will be made at our final assembly in Week 9.
Printed application forms will also be available from the Office.
📢 Help Us Choose Our New House Mascots! ⚠️ 🎉
Hey Parents and Carers, it’s that time again... we need your students’ ideas! Our four houses: Flynn, King, Liddell, and Chisholm, are each getting their own official mascots. Click here to watch the video: CLICK HERE
This won’t replace the existing pillars as they define our house culture, but it’s a chance to add a bit more personality and spirit.
HERE'S HOW THEY CAN GET INVOLVED
🦁 1 - Select their house
🦅 2 - Suggest an animal that captures their house values
🐢 3 - Give it a name
An On-Line form is available by: CLICKING HERE. Voting will be closing soon.
Thanks for encouraging your student to be part of this exciting chapter.
Stay tuned, The Calvary Team
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
Jnr Musical - The Jungle Book Jnr
Congratulations to the cast of Jungle Book Jnr. What a fantastic four performances. You brought you’re ‘A Game’ and wowed the audience. Well done. Thanks to the production team, Mrs Lang, Mrs Vezos, Mrs Castle, Ms Kendrick and Miss So and the parents and helpers for all your work on this production.
Voices Choir
Voices choir commences next week and we encourage any students in Years 3-6 to come along.
Carbrook: Tuesday 7:45am
Springwood: Friday 7:45am
Junior Soiree
Our Junior Soiree is coming up on Friday 13 June. This evening will be a showcase of our Junior School students' musical talents, including all our Jnr Ensembles and Individual music students.
Further detailed information will be sent to families soon.
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
More Than Mates - Cars n Coffee
All are welcome to the More Than Mates – Cars n Coffee event, hosted by Real Life Christian Church—a great opportunity to enjoy classic cars, good coffee, and genuine community connection; see the flyer below for details!
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook