Middle Senior School
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School
Meet the Principal
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 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
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
Click Here to purchase your tickets: Book Now
Cafe Specials
Week 7 Specials
Term 3 - Week 6
Week 6
Thur 21 Aug - Meet the Principal - Carbrook (6pm)
Fri 22 Aug - Book Week Character Dress Up
Fri 22 Aug - Father's Day Event - 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Week 7
30/31 August - Sport Aerobics National Championships
Important Term 3 Dates
Week 8: Prayer & Missions Week /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)
Head of Middle & Senior School - Dino Arraiol
Dear Parents and Carers,
As our teens navigate busy schedules, group chats, and high-stakes friendships, it’s easy for misunderstandings to snowball. One of the most powerful ways we can support them is by deferring judgment—pressing pause before deciding why someone acted a certain way. When we slow down to listen, ask open questions, and consider context, we model empathy and help young people feel seen and safe. This skill pairs naturally with our recent focus on forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse hurtful behaviour; it releases the grip of past hurts so students can move forward with clearer heads and softer hearts. Together, empathy and forgiveness interrupt snap reactions, reduce conflict, and build healthier relationships at school and at home.
Over the coming weeks we’ll practise simple strategies—“seek first to understand,” language for repair, and setting fair boundaries—so that our teens learn how to respond thoughtfully, not react quickly, even under pressure.
Qustodio parent app:
As part of our efforts to assist parents in guiding their children's online activity the College is providing parents access to the Qustodio App. This app is available for parents to download and assists in monitoring and managing their children's use of College laptops outside of school hours, as well as one additional smart device. This includes setting restrictions of the types of websites or apps children are accessing and providing screen time limits or scheduling screen time.
Please use the two links below to complete the sign-up process:
🔗 Sign up now for an account using following link and your email address you have registered with the College : Qustodio Registrations
🔗 Access installation guides by following this link: Help Guides
Updated Legislation for e-scooters and e-bikes
The College has recently been contacted by Redland City Council and the Queensland Police Service (Logan District) regarding updated legislation for e-scooters, e-bikes, and other personal mobility devices (PMDs).
Both organisations have asked us to share this information with families to raise awareness of the amendments to the laws and the potential consequences for parents and students. Please refer to the attached images and documents for a clear summary of the new requirements and related penalties.
Click to read here or view the images below:
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 Friday 22 August and, where possible, bring the book that relates to their character. House points will be awarded to students who participate.
Era-Themed Game Night
The Prefect Team is hosting a Middle and Senior School Era-Themed Game Night on 4 September from 7pm–9pm in the CCC. Students were informed about this event during our assembly and we just wanted to remind parents that bookings are essential and will close on 29 August 2025. See the related tile at the top of the page for more details.
Update from Head of Performing Arts, Dr Gary Holley
Eisteddfod Wrap Up
After three weeks of competition we congratulate all the students on some outstanding results. The overall highlights are below:
Beenleigh Eisteddfod
1st Place - Concert Band
1st Place - Senior Percussion
3rd Place - Voices
5th Place - Senior Strings, Chorale and Piccolos
Redlands Eisteddfod
1st Place - Junior Percussion
2nd Place - Senior Guitar Ensemble
3rd Place - Senior Percussion
3rd Place - Voices
3rd Place - Chorale
3rd Place - Junior Band
Highly Commended - Concert Band & Senior Strings
Showcase - After Dark
Our annual Performing Arts Showcase is 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
Tickets are available: Here
We will be needing Parent Helpers on the evening to assist in Canteen. Please sign up: Here
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
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School