Carbrook Junior School Communications, 18 April 2024

Term 2 - Week 1

Term 2 - Week 1

Friday 19 April: Gala Sport, Assembly, Year 6 Return from Canberra

Term 2 - Week 2 

Monday 22 April: Prep Fun Run

Wednesday 24 April: ANZAC Service

Thursday 25 April: ANZAC Public Holiday

Friday 26 April: Gala Sport, Chapel (Cunningham Pavilion)

Coming Up

Monday 29 April - Tuesday 30 April: Year 4 Camp

Friday 3 May: Gala Sport, Assembly 

Dear Parents and Carers

Welcome to Term 2!

There is always a buzz of excitement as our students return to school and begin a new unit of learning. Easter is a special time for me of reflection and connection with my family- it has been encouraging to hear stories of how your children have been able to also do this during their school holidays.

Term 2 Units of Inquiry

This term we are delving into the concept of Change in various ways that suit each stage of learning. Please have a look at our parent overviews for some insight into what we will be exploring and also ways that we suggest you can connect in with your student’s learning journey.

ANZAC College Service & ANZAC Day March

This coming Wednesday, we are holding our school ANZAC service for Stage 2- Year 12 at 10:15am Under the Gilmour Sails. Parents are welcome to join our students and staff for this service by waiting in the Cunningham Pavilion to be seated by our student leaders.  Our Prep and Stage 1 students will participate in classroom activities to explore ANZAC day in an age-appropriate manner.

We encourage all our Junior School families to participate in the local Springwood ANZAC March that is on ANZAC morning, Thursday 25 April. This is a tradition for Calvary. Students arrive dressed in their full formal uniform, including their hat, and as a college, we march in the ANZAC Parade along Cinderella Drive.

We will meet up at Logan East Community and Neighbourhood Centre, Cinderella Drive at 7:15am. The march steps off at 7:45am to Springwood Park and the ANZAC Day Service will commence at Springwood Park at 8:30am. 

Students of all year levels, Prep – Year 12 are invited to take part.  Please see further information and a location map via the links below.

ANZAC March Information

ANZAC Service Information

ANZAC Road Closure & Parking

Term 2 Clubs

Please see below information about this term's clubs:

School Locker/Uniform Update

School Locker, Loganholme, is currently closed due to construction work happening in the store.  Unfortunately, at this stage, they do not yet have a re-opening date, but assure us they are doing all that they can to open their doors soon.

Orders for uniform items can be placed on-line with a quick delivery turn around. There is no postage charge for these items while the store is closed.

The new black jacket is to be worn with the formal uniform only. It is replacing the purple jumper, which is being phased out as stock is no longer available. This new jacket aims to deal with the student objections to wearing a ‘scratchy wool jumper’.

We are finding that the sizing is on the large side e.g. a size 72 fits an 80cm chest.  A full range of sample sizes is available at the Carbrook campus for students to try. A range of sizes suitable for Junior School students will be available on the Springwood campus every Monday until the store re-opens. (Those sizes will not be available at Carbrook on Mondays.)

Please note that students will not be permitted to wear the sports fleecy green jacket with their formal uniform. This breaches our uniform policy. We have, however, turned a blind eye during the period of the uniform redesign and update in order to accommodate those who found the woollen jumper scratchy. Please remind your child that sports uniform items and formal uniform items are not interchangeable.

Thank you for your support of our community through this time as we deal with the unexpected closure of the supply store and the changes introduced to the uniform to make children more comfortable, while providing a more cost effective uniform for parents with fewer changes across your child’s P-12 journey.

Shrek - Musical Update

The Shrek musical is really coming together. It will be exciting to see the final performances.  On 9 May, the whole Junior School will be watching the Thursday matinee show.  

If you haven’t already booked tickets, please do so as seats are filling up quickly.

Please book your tickets online:  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1174831?

Date Saver - Mother's Day Event

Attention Mum and Motherly figures- please save Wednesday 8 May 3.30-4.30pm, for our Mother’s event.  Tickets will go on sale next week.

Faith In Our Future - Law Reforms

On 21 March, the Australian Law Reform Commission released a set of recommendations that are an appalling attack on faith and freedom of belief in Australia. If the Government accepts these ALRC recommendations, it means Christian schools won’t have the freedom to preference people who share the same Christian values and beliefs when making employment decisions.

As Paul Kelly also noted, "Religious education, its communities and parental discretions would be weakened long term." You can read more here.

The good news is the Federal Government has not yet made its position clear but we need to send a clear message to the Prime Minister that Christian schools must be able to employ people who share our faith.

Faith In Our Future is a town hall event that will bring together supporters of Christian schools and their representatives in parliament.

These events are an opportunity to share about the impact of Christian faith in our schools, to share our concerns with our Federal political representatives and ask for their support.

If you want the Government to continue to value the faith of Christian teachers and staff, you need to be there!

Date: Monday April 29, 2024
Location: Groves Christian College
Address: 70 Laughlin St, Kingston QLD
Time: 6.30 for 7pm (finishing by 9pm)

Registration is free but spaces are limited. Register here: https://mychristianschool.au/brisbane

Prep Fun Run - Rescheduled

This coming Monday, 22 April at 2.00pm, we will be having our Prep Fun Run. Last term the wet weather meant that this event had to be postponed. The Prep classes have been really excited about the Fun Run and can't wait to join together to run.  We look forward to seeing you on Monday supporting your child.

Prep Fun Run (New Date)

Chapel

Due to the preparations for Shrek, the CCC will be unavailable for chapel in Week 2 & 4. Please join us in the Cunningham Pavilion.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday supporting your child.

Mrs Zoe O'Donnell
Acting Head of Junior School - Carbrook 

General Notices

Cafe Specials - Week 2

Calvary Coffee Cup Design Competition

Entries are due tomorrow for your chance to win a $50 Gift Card!!

Artwork MUST be completed and submitted (with name and student number) to the office by Friday, end of Week 1, Term 2. Please ensure you have read the rules of participation.

Counselling Blog

Please click on the image below to read the latest blog from our Counselling Team:

Calvary Events

Our current College events can be found on our website: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/

Shrek Ticket Sales Open

Tickets are on sale now for Shrek the Musical!  Click here to book:  https://www.trybooking.com/COVXV