Friday 27 February - Grandparents Day / Scholastic Book Fair (8:00-11:00am)

Week 6

Tuesday 3 March:  Met East Swimming
Wednesday 4 March:  Chapel
Friday 6 March:  Stg 3 Interschool (IS) Sport
Saturday 7 March:  ACER Scholarship Exams

Coming Up...

Swd Campus Photo Day, NAPLAN, Assembly & Stg 3 IS Sport

Head of Community & Wellbeing, Springwood Junior School - Andy Marshall

As we move through this week, there is a noticeable sense of calm across the school as we begin to hit our stride with routines and expectations, particularly in the mornings. Students are settling quickly and starting each day with focus and purpose. Thank you to our parents for your ongoing support in ensuring children arrive on time and ready to learn, in correct uniform and with packed lunches and everything they need for the day ahead. Your partnership truly makes a difference.

There is also a real sense of excitement building as we head toward the end of the week. Our Book Fair is now open in the Hub, with families able to purchase books before and after school today and tomorrow, up until 11.00am. It’s a wonderful opportunity to foster a love of reading and discover new favourites.

Tomorrow we are delighted to celebrate Grandparents Day, welcoming our special visitors for a morning beginning with breakfast in the Undercover Area, followed by our mini concert starting at 9.00am, which will showcase all of our students, and then time in classrooms to share activities together. It promises to be a joyful celebration as our community comes together.

NAPLAN

External NAPLAN testing commences for our Years 3 & 5 students during Week 7, Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Please see the timetable and further information in the link provided:  NAPLAN 2026

Staffing Update from the Principal

Learning Assistant, Brodie Greig has resigned his position. I thank Brodie for his work supporting young children in the classroom over the past three years.

Stage 3 Learning Designer, Glenn Choake, has resigned and leaves us at the end of Week 7 after a brief period.  Recruitment is nearly completed for his replacement.

Cherylynne Gostelow

Blog: Stronger Together: The Year 11 Emu Gully Journey

Our Year 11 Emu Gully camp stretches students in every way, and the impact goes far beyond a few tired legs. Read our latest blog featuring reflections from College Captain Zoe Vidins and Head of Stage 6 Mr Paul Heagney, sharing insights from both student and staff perspectives.

Update from Acting Head of Performing Arts, Kerryn Vezos

Strings Update

This week we officially welcome Miss Capriotti – our new Strings Teacher, into her official teaching days.

Springwood Strings

All Springwood Strings lessons are on Fridays.

String Ensemble is at 7:45am Friday mornings, for all students who have been learning for a year or more.
 

We will be beginning Canon in D – a beautiful piece!

If you are unsure what time your child’s lesson is, please email: Kerryn.vezos@calvarycc.qld.edu.au

Group String and Band Lessons 2026

If your child is in Year 5-10 and is interested in learning an instrument for the first time please use the links below to sign them up for 2026.

• 2026 Beginner Strings (Y4-10)
• 2026 Beginner Band (Y5-10)

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

For all general information:

Website:  CAPA Website

Overview:  2026 CAPA Handbook

Email: performingartsacademy@calvarycc.qld.edu.au 

Movement and Music Program - RLCC