This week...

21 November: Year 12 Final Chapel & Year 12 Valedictory & Graduation
24 November: MSS Drama Club Performance - 5.15pm & 7.15pm

Important Dates:

2 December: Christmas Chapel & Christmas Free Dress
3 December: Urban Extreme Yr 7-11

Head of School Community and Wellbeing MSS - Mr Dino Arraiol

As a College, we remain concerned about the growing impact of excessive screen use and social media on young people’s wellbeing, focus, and relationships. While technology is a powerful learning tool, unregulated access can heighten anxiety, reduce attention span, and limit meaningful connection. This is the reason why Middle and Senior School requires all students to have a physical work book for every class as we provide a blended approach to learning, not a purely digital approach.

The Australian Government’s forthcoming social media ban for children under 16—requiring platforms to verify users’ ages—reflects national recognition of these challenges. This legislation aligns with the work of Psychologist Dr Judith Locke. In her book Raising Anxiety, Judith highlights how constant digital connection fuels stress and comparison, preventing young people from developing resilience and independence. Her research reminds us that setting clear boundaries, creating device-free times, and modelling healthy habits are key to reducing anxiety and promoting genuine wellbeing.

As partners in your child’s growth, we encourage open conversations at home and a shared commitment to helping students live with wisdom, balance and self-control.

Updates to Parent Manual for 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 school year, we would like to draw the attention of parents and students to an important update in the College Parent Manual.

Reminder for January 2026 - students are not permitted to wear any device capable of connecting to the internet while at school (this includes devices that connect to the internet though connections with mobile phones). This is to reduce potential distractions to learning and to ensure consistency with the policies of our external education bodies, particularly in relation to assessments and testing protocols.

We encourage all families to review their child’s wearable technology and make the necessary adjustments ahead of the new school year to ensure compliance with this updated policy.

Urban Xtreme Invitations

Invitations have been emailed to families for students to attend our end of year excursion to Urban Xtreme. We ask that all parents please confirm their child’s attendance using the link provided in the email and complete the online waiver using the link in the email or using the link below:

Urban Xtreme Waiver Form

Year 12 Final Chapel & Valedictory

Friday 21 November 2025 we celebrate our graduating Year 12 cohort. The day begins with a Guard of Honour as our Year 12 students make their way to their Final Chapel at 9am in the CCC. In the evening, the Valedictory and Graduation Ceremony will be held at 5pm in the CCC, marking the final milestone for our Year 12 class of 2025 where we take time to honour their journey at Calvary and celebrate student achievements.

Families are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate this special occasion and bless our graduates as they step confidently into their futures.

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

Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley

Well done to the students who performed last weekend at our Instrumental Recitals. It was a lovely afternoon spent enjoying music and celebrating a year of learning and growth.

Valedictory Performance

All in students in Chorale will be performing at the Valedictory tomorrow, Friday 21 November.  Afternoon tea will be at 3.30pm followed by a Sound check at 4.00pm.  Please wear Formal Uniform for the occasion.

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 

RLCC - Youth Formal 2025

📅 Date: Friday, 28 November 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Location: Community Centre, Calvary Christian College (Carbrook)

💵 Cost: $20 per person

Your ticket includes dinner and dessert, plus an evening filled with fun, dancing, and great memories with friends. 🍽️🎶💃

Don’t miss out on this special night — RSVP by Wednesday 26 November 2025. 

https://rlcc.ucareapp.com/events/259/register