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6 November: CPA Awards & Sport Awards
10 - 14 November: Year 10 Work Experience Week & Year 11 Emu Gully Camp
15 November: More than Mates - Cars 'n' Coffee

Important Dates:

21 November: Year 12 Final Chapel & Year 12 Valedictory & Graduation
24 November: MSS Drama Club Performance - 5.15pm & 7.15pm
2 December: Christmas Chapel & Christmas Free Dress
3 December: Urban Extreme Yr 7-11

Head of School Community and Wellbeing MSS - Mr Dino Arraiol

Gratitude and Resilience

During extended form classes, our students have been encouraged to practise gratitude not only for the happy moments, but also for the challenges that stretch and shape us. It is often through difficult experiences that we develop perseverance, empathy, and deeper understanding. This focus connects with the work of psychologist Dr Judith Locke, whose research on The Anxious Child highlights that real confidence grows when young people are allowed to face manageable challenges. Shielding them from every difficulty can limit their ability to cope; guiding them through builds resilience. By expressing gratitude for both blessings and obstacles, our students learn to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth. As a school, we remain committed to nurturing resilience, reflection, and gratitude helping our students approach life’s ups and downs with optimism, courage, and a thankful heart.

Year 10 Celebration Dinner

The annual Year 10 Celebration Dinner was a wonderful occasion to honour our Calvary students as they completed their tenth year of schooling and prepare to embark on their senior years of studies and work. The evening was a celebration of growth, friendship, and achievement. Our sincere thanks go to Mrs Scholtz van der Merwe, Mrs O’Connor, and the dedicated team of Year 9 and 10 students who ensured the night ran seamlessly.

Year 11 Emu Gully Camp

Next week, our Year 11 students will attend the annual Emu Gully Leadership Camp a five-day experience designed to strengthen teamwork, resilience, and leadership as they prepare to step into their roles as the Year 12 leaders of 2026. This challenging and rewarding outdoor program provides an opportunity for students to discover more about their character, develop trust in one another, and build the confidence needed to lead with humility and purpose. 

2026 Student Leader Applications

Students interested in applying for 2026 House Leader or Student Connector positions are encouraged to read the email sent by Mr Arraiol earlier this week. The message contains all the necessary information and application details. Students are reminded to review the requirements carefully and submit their applications by 7 November 2025.

Year 10 Work Experience Week

Next week the year 10 students begin Work Experience. This experience provides students with the opportunity to explore potential career paths and gain firsthand insight into the world of work. During this one week placement, students step outside the classroom to experience what it’s like to be part of a real workplace learning about expectations, teamwork, communication, and responsibility, while developing the skills to be an authentic learner.

This program helps students make informed decisions about their future study and career choices while developing confidence, independence, and essential employability skills. Students are engaging with local businesses and industries and begin to connect what they learn at school with life beyond it, often discovering new interests and pathways they hadn’t considered before.

Uniform Shop

As the end of the year approaches, we would like to ensure that all students have the opportunity to be fitted for and purchase the necessary uniform items ahead of the 2026 school year.

We encourage you to plan a visit to the Uniform Shop over the coming weeks or to place your back-to-school orders online. Please note that while some items are currently out of stock due to pending deliveries, placing your order online will ensure it is fulfilled as soon as stock arrives.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours (During School Term):

• Monday: 7:45am – 9:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Tuesday (fortnightly – Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9): 7:45am – 9:00am
• Wednesday: 7:45am – 9:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Extended Back to School Hours (January 2026):

• 12th to 23rd January (excluding the weekend): 9:00am – 3:00pm

The final date to place online orders for collection before the start of school is Friday, 16th January 2026.

We appreciate your support in preparing students for a smooth and successful start to the new school year.

Click the link below to place your online orders.

Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley

Awards Performances

All students in Chorale and Guitar Ensemble 1 will be performing at the MSS Awards Assembly in Week 7, Wednesday 19 November (soundcheck at 8.15am) and Chorale will be performing at the Valedictory on Friday 21 November (soundcheck at 4.15pm)

Sport Aerobics

A reminder that Sport Aerobics students are performing at the Performing Arts Awards at Carbrook on Thursday 6 November, 4pm start.  Please make sure that all students are in attendance wearing their competition attire.

Performing Arts Awards

The Performing Arts Awards will be on Thursday 6 November 2025, in the CCC at Carbrook Campus.  All are welcome to attend.  Award recipients should have received an invitation, via email.

Please wear formal school uniform if you are attending and are not in Sport Aerobics.

Instrumental Recitals - Sunday 16 November

Our End of Year Recital will take place on Sunday, 16 November at the Carbrook campus, beginning at 2:00 pm. All private students are expected to participate and perform a piece that reflects their progress this semester.

Performances will be arranged in sections as detailed below. Students who play multiple instruments will have to perform in different designated areas. The recital is expected to run for approximately one hour.

• Piano: Ensemble Room in the Performing Arts Building
• Drumkit: Drama Room in the Performing Arts Building
• Guitar: Burnett Theatre in the Culbert Building
• Singing, Strings, Brass and Woodwind: Culbert Building.

We’re looking forward to an enjoyable afternoon as our talented students share their performances.

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

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 

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