Saturday 24 May: Calvary Agriculture Quiz Night

Coming Up in Week 6

29 May - 1 June: Show Team - Dubbo Show

30 May - 1 June: Volleyball Intermediate Schools Cup: Yr 9-10

Coming Up...

6 June: Stage 4 Excursion - Museum

6 June: MTB Rocky Trail Series #3

13 June: Junior Soiree & Recitals

16 June: 12 Angry Jurors - Drama Performance

16-19 June Arts Week

20 June: Eisteddfod

Head of School, Dino Arraiol

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Over the next two weeks we are discussing the importance of emotional regulation as a vital life skill. In doing so we will consider the language our students use—such as “I’m triggered”—can be a powerful indicator of escalating emotions. Teaching children to downshift—to pause, breathe, and create space between emotion and reaction—helps them manage strong feelings and respond more thoughtfully.

In Raising Confident, Capable Kids, Judith Locke explains that “children don’t need rescuing from every emotional discomfort—they need tools to face it, learn from it, and move forward with growing confidence.” Our goal is to support students in recognising their emotions, giving them strategies to cope, and encouraging resilience. This video further illustrates how stepping back can help children learn to manage challenges independently. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_x-20u08cro

Mobile Phone Use

We’ve recently noticed more students using their mobile phones to contact parents directly when they are feeling unwell or wish to go home. While we understand their need for comfort, this is not in line with school policy. In these situations, students are required to visit the Health Hub, where they will be assessed by our nursing staff. If necessary, the nurse will then contact parents or guardians to arrange for the student to go home.

Following this process helps us ensure each child’s wellbeing is properly managed and allows us to maintain accurate records as part of our duty of care. Students who do not follow this process and instead use their phones may have their devices temporarily confiscated and potentially be served with a detention upon their return to school. We appreciate your support in helping students understand and follow these guidelines to keep our school environment safe and focused on learning.

Uniform Expectations

During recent uniform checks, our staff have noticed a number of Middle and Senior School students wearing items that are either damaged or no longer fit properly. In particular, sport shorts should be mid-thigh length or longer—a helpful guide is that your child’s fingers should not extend past the end of the shorts when their arms are resting by their side. We kindly ask parents to review the fit of their child’s sports shorts and purchase new ones if they do not meet the uniform expectations.

As the weather continues to cool, we also encourage families to place orders for the black soft shell jacket, which is the required outerwear for formal uniforms moving forward. Additional stock is expected to arrive this term, so we recommend purchasing or pre-ordering soon to ensure your child is prepared for the season ahead.

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

📢 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

Voting closes COB tomorrow, and then we’ll reveal the winning mascots names and animals.

Click here to fill in the online form: CLICK HERE

Thanks for encouraging your student to be part of this exciting chapter.

Stay tuned, The Calvary Team

Update from Dr Gary Holley, Head of Performing Arts

Arts week is coming up in Week 10 of this term, please start preparing your pieces and songs for busking and Battle of the Bands.

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. Please see the event tiles at the top of the Parent communications for more information and booking details.

Further detailed information will be sent to families soon.

Important Links

• Ensemble & Sport Aerobics Timetable 2025
• 2025 Performing Arts Calendar

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 Event

This Saturday - 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!