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

Tuesday 3 February - Swd Parent Information Night, 6pm
Wednesday 11 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:

• Prep Semester 2 Reports 2025
  
  
• Stages 1-3 Semester 2 Reports 2025

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.

• 2026 Private Lessons Sign Up

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.

• 2026 Beginner Strings (Y4-10)
• 2026 Beginner Band (Y5-10)

Important Links

• 2026 CPA Handbook

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

Christmas Carols:

Free activities & Food for sale - 3.30pm - 5.15pm

Carols Service begins: 5.30pm - 6.30pm