Junior School Carbrook
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook
Summer Break Office Hours
2025 / 2026
Carbrook Office 2025/2026
| December Opening Hours |
Monday 8 December - Monday 22 December (9am - 4pm) Tuesday 23 December (9am - 12pm) |
| Closed | Tuesday 23 December (12pm) - Monday 19 January Thursday 22 January |
| January Opening Hours |
Tuesday 20 January & Wednesday 21 January (8am - 4pm) Friday 23 January (8am - 4pm) Normal Business Hours from Tuesday 27 January, 8.00am - 4.00pm |
Springwood Office 2025/2026
| Closed |
Thursday 11 December - Monday 19 January & Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| January Opening Hours |
Tuesday 20 January & Wednesday 21 January (9am - 3.30pm) Friday 23 January (8.30am - 3.30pm) Normal Business Hours from Tuesday 27 January, 8.30am - 4.00pm |
OSHC Holiday Program
Summer 2025/2026
The Carbrook OSHC Vacation Care program is available:
If you are a new family to this service please use the link below to send through an enquiry to begin the enrolment process.
https://calvarycc.qld.edu.au/parent-information
Current families request a booking via the online platform.
Please contact Carbrook.OSHC@unitingeducation.com.au if you have any enquiries.
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
As the end of the year approaches, we would like to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be fitted for and purchase the necessary uniform items ahead of the 2026 school year.
We encourage you to plan a visit to the Uniform Shop over the coming weeks or to place your back-to-school orders online. Please note that while some items are currently out of stock due to pending deliveries, placing your order online will ensure it is fulfilled as soon as stock arrives.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours (During School Term):
- Monday: 7:45am – 9:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Tuesday (fortnightly – Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9): 7:45am – 9:00am
- Wednesday: 7:45am – 9:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Extended Back to School Hours (January 2026):
- 12th to 23rd January (excluding the weekend): 9:00am – 3:00pm
The final date to place online orders for collection before the start of school is Friday, 16th January 2026.
We appreciate your support in preparing students for a smooth and successful start to the new school year.
Uniform shops link - https://shop.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/
Term 4 - Week 9
2026 - First Weeks' Dates
Friday 23 January - Book Drop Off Morning, 9am-10am
Monday 26 January - Australia Day Public Holiday
Tuesday 27 January - Term 1 Commences
Thursday 5 February - Cbk Parent Information Night, 6pm
Thursday 12 February - Year 6 Leadership Assembly, 2.15pm
Deputy Principal, Juniors School - Kim Winton
Dear Calvary Families,
Thank you for a wonderful year in the Junior School. It has been such a privilege to journey with your children, and we are genuinely grateful for your partnership. The events of the last few weeks reflect the life and joy your children bring to our community, and we could not be prouder!
As we head into the holidays, I wanted to remind you of the changes to national laws regarding the minimum age for children using online apps, social media platforms, and YouTube accounts. These updates take effect from 10 December 2025, and the Safety Act implemented in January 2026. It aims to strengthen online safety and ensure that our children are accessing digital spaces in age-appropriate and well-supported ways. The lead up to this is a great opportunity to check in with your child about the apps they’re using at home and chat about safe and healthy online habits.
Please also be reminded of our school expectations regarding devices as these are in place to protect our children throughout the school day. The Parent Manual has been updated for 2026 and states:
Junior School students should only bring mobile phones to school under special circumstances for which parents will be asked to complete an authorisation form (Link to Form). The phone will remain the responsibility of the student but will be held at the office during school hours. Students must sign in their phone on arrival to school (from 8:15am) and can collect it at the end of the school day (after 3pm). Any device must remain in student’s bags until they can sign them into the health hub. They may not be on their phone while on school grounds at any time. Smart watches or internet connected devices are NOT permitted in the Junior School. Our camping program for Stages 2 & 3 will have rules specific to devices, smart watches and phones. Please read our camp information carefully if your child is going on camp. Students who breach these expectations will have their phone or watch confiscated for a period of time and parents contacted.
More information about the Online Safety Act can be found here: On Line Safety Act
Our 2026 Parent Manual can be found here: 2026 Parent Manual
Thank you again for your ongoing support. On behalf of me, Zoe, Andy and the whole Junior School Team, we wish you and your family a refreshing break, a joyful Christmas, and a safe and happy holiday season.
Semester 2 Reporting
Junior School Academic Reports will be available after 5.00pm Friday 5 December 2025.
Please see information below:
2026 Booklists
The 2026 College Stationery and Book Order is available now through our new provider Officeworks.
Please use this link to see instructions about how to order: 2026 Stationery Ordering
NB All booklists, including Middle & Senior School, appear under the school name: Calvary Christian College, Springwood
Alternatively printable lists are available from our website: 2026 Booklists
Futsal 2026
From 2026, the Futsal program will be offered to student from Grades 4-6. We are making this change to the Futsal program to align with other Calvary Extra Curricular Sports programs.
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
Thank you for a fantastic 2025. The students are continually improving every year and Performing Arts is strong in the college.
We wish all students and families a happy Christmas and new year and look forward to what 2026 will bring to Performing Arts.
Private Lessons 2026
If your child is interested in learning an instrument or continuing lessons in 2026, please use the link below to sign them up. This is only for Private 1 on 1 lessons.
Group String and Band Lessons 2026
If your child is in Year 5-10 and is interested in learning an instrument for the first time please use the links below to sign them up for 2026.
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
Christmas at Real Life Christian Church
Kim Winton
Deputy Principal, Junior School
Zoe O'Donnell
Head of Junior School, Carbrook