Middle Senior School
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School
Ekka Holiday
Monday 11 August
Meet the Principal
Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 August
Register now to join our Principal and CEO, Mrs Cherylynne Gostelow as she shares with the community the priorities for the next year.
This is an opportunity to hear from Cherylynne directly and to ask any questions that you may have.
Families are welcome to attend any session at either campus that best suits them, as the information provided is the same across both locations.
Register for Springwood Sessions - Tuesday 19 August: HERE
Register for Carbrook Sessions - Thursday 21 August: HERE
Father's Day Event
Friday 22 August
Fathers and father figures in the Calvary Community are warmly invited to attend our annual Father’s Day Event on Friday 22 August from 3:30pm–4:30pm.
Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition at our Father’s Day event – Dad’s Amazing Race!
The cost is $5 per head, which includes a drink and a sausage sizzle.
Please use the link below to register for this event to assist with catering requirements.
Click Here to book now
Era's Night - MSS students only
Thursday 4 September
The Prefect Team is hosting a Middle and Senior School Era-Themed Game Night on Thursday 4 September from 7pm–9pm in the CCC.
See the poster below for details and use the link to book seats at a specific themed table, dress the part, and order your food for the evening.
We look forward to seeing students come together for a fun and engaging evening!
Bookings open now!
Click Here: https://www.trybooking.com/DCWIU
Cafe Specials
Week 5 Specials
Term 3 - Co-Curricular Timetable
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At Calvary it is an expectation that students are involved in co-curricular or extra curricular activities to ensure that they develop skills and abilities beyond the classroom. Attached is the Term 3 Co-curricular timetable and we ask that parents discuss our co-curricular options with their children and encourage their participation in at least one.
CPA Showcase 2025
Friday 12 September
We are pleased to announce the theme for this year's CPA Showcase
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Term 3 - Week 4
Week 4
8th - 10th Aug - Senior Schools Volleyball Cup
Week 5
11 Aug - Monday - Ekka Holiday - College is closed
12 Aug - Show Team at Ekka
12 - 15 Aug - National Science Week
12 & 15 Aug - Redlands Eisteddfod
13 & 14 Aug - Year 10 Classroom in the City
14 Aug - CSSAQ Soccer Boys
15 Aug - CSSAQ Soccer Girls
Important Term 3 Dates
Week 5: Ekka Logan Public Holiday (Mon 11 Aug)
Week 6: Book Week Character Dress Up / Group Photos / Father's Day Event
Week 8: ERAS MSS Social Event (Thur 4 Sept) / Pupil Free Day (Fri 5 Sept)
Week 9: CPA Showcase (Fri 12 Sept)
Week 10: Year 9 Chinchilla Service Trip/EXO Day/Term 3 Ends (Fri 19 Sept)
Deputy Principal - Middle Senior School, Josh Wilson
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we have entered Term 3, I have been pleased to see a significant improvement in our uniform standards and want to thank our students and families for their assistance in improving our standards. I would like to spend a moment reminding everyone about what safe and courteous conduct in our main carpark looks like, so that our traffic moves efficiently and our children can get home safely. I would ask you to partner with us to model safe behaviours in the carpark to our students. The following are also instructions that we will be enforcing with our Middle and Senior School students.
Pick up/Drop off and carpark reminders:
To keep our school community safe and traffic flowing smoothly, please follow these important reminders:
- Use pedestrian crossings: When walking into the campus, always use the two designated pedestrian crossings at either end of the carpark.
Please avoid walking children through moving traffic or the Kiss and Go Zone. - No parking in Kiss and Go: The Kiss and Go Zone is for quick drop-offs and pick-ups only. Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended in this area.
- Keep traffic moving: Please do not remain in the Kiss and Go Zone after dropping your child off at school. Stay alert and move along promptly to reduce congestion.
- Drive to the end of the zone: When entering the Kiss and Go Zone, drive all the way to the end before stopping. Stopping in the middle or at the start causes unnecessary delays.
- Pick up from the correct spot: Students should only be picked up from the Kiss and Go Zone. Please do not collect children from the waiting line or the middle of the road.
- Do not double park or block other vehicles.
- Disabled parking is reserved: Only vehicles displaying a valid disabled permit may use the disabled carparks.
- Stay alert while walking: When walking through the carpark, keep your eyes up and avoid distractions like mobile phones. Safety starts with awareness.
- Be patient and courteous: Everyone’s goal is a safe and efficient process.
- Drive slowly: young children are not always observant of their surroundings
- Report concerns: If you notice unsafe behaviour or hazards, notify school staff
Ekka and Science Week
Our Show Team is heading to the annual Ekka this weekend. We wish the team, Farmer H, and the volunteers well as they prepare for a week of showcasing livestock, engaging with the public, and representing the College at this prestigious agricultural event. While the Show Team is at the Ekka, our STEM ambassadors will be hosting various science-based activities to promote student engagement and knowledge about STEM subjects during National Science Week. Mrs. Scott and the STEM Ambassador team will post information in the daily notices to remind students to attend these events.
Middle and Senior School Academic Awards
We will celebrate the academic achievements of our Middle and Senior School students on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, during our formal assembly. Parents of recipients should have received an email from the College inviting them to attend this event. As this is a formal academic assembly, we ask that all award recipients wear their full formal uniform when receiving their awards.
College Photos - Wed 20 August 2025
On 20 August 2025, Calvary will host their Calvary Group Photo day. Photos will include key leadership positions in Junior School, our Year 12 group photo, Show Team, JAG, and the Junior School musical. We will provide students who enrolled at the College after our school portrait photo day a chance to have professional photographs taken on this day. Students involved in these photographs will be required to wear their full formal uniform for all photographs except for Show Team, JAG, or musical. The attached letter provides further guidelines for the photo day and the schedule.
Book Week
Book Week is taking place from 16–22 August, with various activities scheduled during second break in the Library throughout the week. The celebration will culminate in our annual Book Week Dress-Up Parade.
Students are encouraged to dress up as an appropriate book character on 22 August and, where possible, bring the book that relates to their character. House points will be awarded to students who participate.
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Strings on their performance on Monday night at the Redlands Eisteddfod. We wish our Voices and Chorale all the best in tonight's Eisteddfod.
Our Junior Band and Concert Band perform on Tuesday night and the Junior & Senior Percussions and Guitar Ensemble 1 will be performing next Friday.
Redlands Eisteddfod details continue as below.
Redlands Eisteddfod - Performance Times
| Thursday 7 August | Voices (6pm) & Chorale (7.30pm) |
| Tuesday 12 August | Junior Band (6pm) & Concert Band (7.15pm) |
| Friday 15 August | Junior and Senior Percussion (5pm) & Guitar Ensemble 1 (5.45pm) |
Save the Date
Save the Date for our annual Performing Arts Showcase, a celebration of the incredible talent and creativity of our students in our community.
Showcase Evening: 6.30pm - Friday 12 September
Rehearsal Day: Thursday 11 September
More details will be shared soon. Tickets on sale now!
Important Links - Updated July
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
🎡 Real Life Youth are excited to join Youth Alive: WONDERWORLD 🎉
Get ready for an unforgettable night of show rides, entertainment, food trucks, guest artists and speakers!
📍 Location: Meet at CCC Carbrook. Traveling by bus to Kingston Butter Factory
🕔 Time: Meet at 5:20 PM – Bus leaves 5:30 PM sharp. Return by 10:00 PM
💰 Cost: $30 (Includes entry ticket, rides & bus)
🎟️ Don’t miss out – limited spots available!
Link to book: https://rlcc.ucareapp.com/events/251/register
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School