Friday 31 July: Volleyball - Calamvale Friendlies

Week 4

Tues 4 & Wed 5 Aug - Pacific District Athletics Trials

Thur 6 Aug - Group Photo Day

7/8/9 Aug -  Senior Schools Volleyball Cup

Coming Up...

Logan Ekka Holiday (Mon 10 Aug) | Academic Awards Assembly (Wed 12 Aug) | Redlands Eisteddfod | CSSAQ Soccer  | Future Champs Cup Sport Aerobics

Mr Dino Arraiol - Head of Middle and Senior School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Pastoral Focus: James 1:19

This week, our pastoral focus has been James 1:19: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” This verse offers a simple but powerful reminder that we have two ears and one mouth, encouraging us to listen carefully before responding and to avoid judging others too quickly. As I reflect on this verse, I have been personally challenged to slow down and truly take in what others are saying, particularly when I have a full agenda.

At key moments in my day, I am trying to reflect on how well I have listened to others: Did I speak too much? Did I interrupt unnecessarily? In a busy world, active listening can easily be overlooked, yet it is essential for building respectful and compassionate relationships. I pray that this verse challenges each of us to become better listeners, even when that requires dedicated time, patience and reflection.

Assembly

At yesterday's assembly, we recognised students who have consistently and selflessly served the Calvary community.

Through their actions, these students have improved the lives of others or offered a meaningful service to the College. Their willingness to serve demonstrates genuine leadership through consistent actions that make a positive difference.

Each recipient can confidently complete the statement:

“I am a leader at Calvary because I…”

Congratulations to all the recipients of the semester 1 College Leader Badges for their ongoing commitment, service and contribution to our College community.

View the photos on our MSS Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17HXSHS7k2/ 

An Evening with the Principal

We warmly invite you to join us for an evening with our Council Chair, Mr Kevin Yearbury, and Principal & CEO, Mrs Cherylynne Gostelow, 6.00pm Tuesday 18 August. This is an opportunity to hear directly about the next chapter in Calvary’s story and continue our partnership in the education and care of your children.

To help us with planning and catering, registrations would be appreciated. Please use the link below to register:

https://www.trybooking.com/DNNXJ

Group Photos - Thursday 6 August 2026

Group photos are scheduled for Thursday, 6 August 2026 with our external service provider MSP. Students from the following groups will be having their photographs taken:

• Year 12 students, 
• Prefect Team,
• House Captains and Leaders,
• Student Connectors,
• College Leaders,
• Showteam,
• The Wiz cast and crew

Students are required to attend the CCC at the time listed in the timetable provided in the tile above and in the link below. All students must wear the appropriate formal uniform and meet College expectations for hair, jewellery and make-up. The Wiz cast and crew should also bring their production T-shirts for their group photo, while Showteam students are required to wear their Showteam outfits. Any students that are away on this day will be noted as absent on the photo as catch-up photographs cannot be arranged.

Group Photo Schedule

Free Dress End of Term

A very big thank you to the families across the College who donated items to our Term 2 Winter Warmers campaign. Your generosity was greatly appreciated. Following discussions with David Armstrong, Principal of Tara Shire State College, we have identified two items that would be particularly helpful for students in Years 4–8: sports shoes and royal blue jumpers that can be worn to school as part of the school colours.

For our end-of-term free dress day, students and families are invited to donate a royal blue jumper, a pair of sports shoes or a gold coin donation. Gold coin donations will support our Compassion children. Clothing and shoe donations can be brought to form classes until 8 August, while gold coin donations will be collected on the final day of term.

Non-Government Schools Census

The census provides information about your school and the number and characteristics of the school’s staff and student body during a specific reference period. The names of students and staff are not collected, apart from the name, position and contact details of the staff member nominated as the primary contact for the census.

Please use this link to view the 2026 Census Collection Notice.

If you have any questions about the Census process, please email the College via governance@calvarycc.qld.edu.au 

Real Life Christian Church:  The Marriage Course

RLCC Youth

Pastor Josh wants to welcome everyone to Term 3 of Youth with an some exciting events planned for this term. Please see the flyer below for details of what activities are planned for each week. The Real Life Youth Team would love to see you there! 

Please note that in week 6 the Real Life Youth Team are meeting up at wonder world for an awesome night of worship and community, please scan the QR code below for more details.