Middle Senior School Communications, 16 November 2023

Term 4 - Week 7

OUTLINE OF NEXT WEEK
Wednesday: Calvary Futsal Cup - MSS 
Friday: Year 7 2024 Parent & Student Information Session  
Sunday: Carols @ Calvary – Springwood Campus

KEY EVENTS THIS TERM
17 Nov – Final YR12 Chapel / Valedictory and Graduation 
22 Nov – Calvary MSS Futsal Cup  
26 Nov - Carols @ Calvary – Springwood  
30 Nov - MSS Christmas Themed Free Dress Day 
01 Dec – Bounce Year YR 7-12 / Term 4 concludes 

Dear Parents and Carers 

This has been the final week for our Year 12 students. They have completed all their studies, finished all their examinations and are enjoying a last few cultural activities as a cohort before Valedictory. We are very proud of them and their accomplishments and wish them every success as they begin life beyond Calvary. If you would like to attend our Year 12 Valedictory service, it starts at 5pm tomorrow in our Calvary Community Centre. 

I would like to congratulate all our 7-11 award winners who were acknowledged at our 7-11 Awards Service on Wednesday. Particularly, we had several students achieving Academic Growth awards for significant growth across their studies. Some students achieved an improvement rate of more than 30% across four subject areas, which was very impressive. 

Mr Josh Wilson
Head of Middle & Senior School & Innovative Learning Design

General Notices:

End of Term Information (Notice from Mr Arraiol)

On the last day of the school year and Term 4, 1 December 2023, The Middle and Senior School students will have their final MSS Assembly before traveling to Bounce for 2 hours of fun! The year 7 - 9 students will travel to Bounce Macgregor and the year 10 - 11 students will travel to Bounce Tingalpa. As we will be traveling to or enjoying activities at Bounce during the normal school break times students who normally order/purchase food from the Mango Cafe will need to purchase food and/or drinks from Bounce. 

Please take note of the following arrangements for students to enjoy their time at Bounce: 

1. Parents will need to accept the invite on the Parent Portal by next week Friday the 24th of November 2023. 
2. Students will be required to wear their Calvary sports uniform. 
3. Students can purchase food and drinks at Bounce as we will be away during normal break times. 

Free Dress (Notice from Mr Arraiol)

As is our tradition we will be having a Christmas Themed Free Dress day on Thursday the 30 of November 2023 (and not the last day of term) for a gold donation for staff and students. The funds raised will be used to support the Children of Compassion. Students are encouraged to dress to theme as there will be a parade for staff and students to celebrate their wonderful Christmas outfits during second break. 

Please adhere to the following free dress guidelines:

• Shorts should reach to just above the knees and cannot be shorter than mid-thigh.   
• Students may not colour their hair except as in the Uniform Policy. 
• Students may not wear make-up . 
• Stomach regions should not be exposed. 
• Students should wear a t-shirt or equivalent. No bare midriffs, low necklines, singlets or strappy tops. 
• Practical closed shoes to be worn that do not impede the ability of students to participate in class or scheduled activities. 
• Students must wear respectable tops (clothing that has negative slogans or images will not be permitted) 

Drought Angels - Fire Relief Fundraising

As you have seen in the news, parts of our country are being devastated by fires. The College would love to invite our community to support these families at this time. Please see the information below about how we can help. Please click here for a link to make cash donations towards this effort.

Click here to hear from Mrs Gostelow regarding this fundraising event.

Mango CAFE Specials for Week 8

Upcoming Events

We have several events happening. Please click on the link to go to our Events Page or register below: https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/events/

Calvary TV

Please see the link to some of our College's Highlights for 2023: 

https://www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au/calvary-tv/2023/

Calvary Carols

Preparations are currently underway for our Real Life Church & Calvary Carols evening, Sunday 26 November, at the Springwood Campus.

Bring your camping chairs, order your picnic box and prepare to sing along as the combined Calvary/RLCC band perform our favourite carols, taking us through the message of the birth of Jesus. Bring friends or extended family and enjoy a great night together as we move into the Christmas season.

Along with our numerous musical performances during the evening we will have a Drama Production.  The CAPA team are looking for any Prep to Year 12 students who would be interested in being part of this production for the carols.  This is an opportunity for students not already performing in the carols.  If your child is interested in doing this, please click on the link to register your child's interest.   Link to EOI Drama

Volunteering opportunities

We would love some support from our community. If you have time available, please register via the link to the volunteer portal. We appreciate your help!!  volunteersignup.org/THETB