Fri 30 Oct | Stg 3 Gala Sport | Word Teachers’ Day
Sat 31 Oct | Cars n Coffee

Week 5

Tues 3 Nov | 2027 Year 7 PAT Testing
Thurs 5 Nov | Assembly
Fri 6 Nov | Stepping Up to Prep (farm visit) | Stg 3 Gala Sport

Coming Up...

Year 6 Led Chapel

Head of Junior School, Carbrook - Zoe O'Donnell

Dear Parents/Guardians,

What a fantastic day we had today at our Prep and Stage 1 Swimming Carnival! It was such a wonderful celebration of Calvary's vibrant community, with students, staff and families coming together to encourage and celebrate our youngest swimmers.

One of the highlights was seeing our Year 6 leaders from both our Springwood and Carbrook campuses come together to support our younger students. From offering encouragement to helping our little swimmers navigate the day, they demonstrated what it means to lead through service. A huge shout-out to Mr Linning and Mr McInnes for organising such a wonderful event and creating a memorable experience for our students.

Tomorrow is World Teachers' Day. We will take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the deep commitment our staff have to the mission of growing your children in all areas of their learning and formation.

Living Romans 5:3–4 Photo Challenge

As we prepare for our end-of-year Awards Assembly, we would love families to share a photo of their child demonstrating perseverance!

Our College Bible verses for 2026, Romans 5:3–4, remind us that challenges help us develop perseverance, character and hope. We know our students demonstrate this in so many ways, both at school and beyond.

Perhaps your child has been learning a new skill, practising something they initially found difficult, overcoming a challenge or simply showing determination to keep trying when things get tough.

We invite you to share one photo of your child demonstrating perseverance so we can celebrate these special moments at our upcoming Awards Assembly.

We look forward to celebrating the many ways our students have grown throughout 2026!

Please upload your child's photo to the Drop Box Carbrook by tomorrow, 30 October.

Celebrations/Costume Letter Details

Our 2026 Junior School Celebration Services will be held on Monday 30 November, beginning with Prep and Stage 1 at 5:00pm, followed by Stage 2 and Stage 3 at 6:30pm. A BBQ will be available between the two celebrations.

Please use the link below to book your family’s seating and order a sausage in bread for each family member who would like one.

Due to the seating capacity of the Calvary Community Centre (CCC), seating will be allocated, with four seats available per family. We encourage you to book your seats and place your BBQ order using the link below.

Celebrations/Costume Letter Details

Prep-Stage1: https://www.trybooking.com/DPZHW

Stage 2-3: https://www.trybooking.com/DPZHY

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you and your family!

Uniform Shop

The College Uniform Shop is ready to accept orders for 2027.  Please place orders early to ensure students are prepared for the start of the new school year.

Link for the online shop:   Uniform Shop

Shop Opening Hours (During School Term):

• Monday: 7:45 – 9:00am and 1:00 – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:45 – 9:00am (fortnightly – Weeks 1,3,5,7,9 in Term 4) 
• Wednesday: 7:45 – 9:00am and 1:00 – 4:00pm

2027 Uniform Overviews

We encourage families to review the 2027 Uniform Overviews via the links below and take note of the uniform transition information, including items that have been discontinued and those that remain approved during the transition period.

Booklists 2027

The 2027 College Booklists are available on our College Website.  Please use the buttons below for quick links to these resources.

Chickens For Sale

It is that time of year when we sell off our hen flock. All birds were purchased in November 2025 as point of lay. They are being sold for $20 each. If you are interested, please email me at show.team@calvarycc.qld.edu.au.

More Than Mates - Cars n Coffee

Join the team from Cars N Coffee – More than Mates on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 8–10am in the Western Carpark at Carbrook Campus, featuring a chat with Supercars & Superbikes Chaplain Steve Peach at 9.15am.

Real Life Youth

Our Year 6 students are warmly invited to attend Real Life Youth this term at our Carbrook campus.  Youth meets every Friday night during the school term from 7–9 pm.  A typical night includes games, food, fun, and opportunities to connect with leaders and friends. Attendance is free, although food may be available to purchase. Year 6 students attending their first Youth night at Carbrook will also receive a special welcome gift!

Our Friday nights generally include three types of gatherings:

• Social Nights: Fun activities and events that build friendships and community. Friends are always welcome!

• Life Group Nights: Small-group activities and conversations that help young people build friendships and connect with leaders.

• Unified Nights: Worship, a message, games and Life Groups, providing opportunities to learn about Jesus and explore the Bible together.

The Real Life Youth Team would love to see you there!

Please see the flyer via the links below for details of the activities planned for Term 4.