Middle Senior School
Josh Wilson
Deputy Principal, Middle Senior School
Dino Arraiol
Head of Middle Senior School
What's On - Term 1 Flyer
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open on Monday and Wednesdays during Term Time from 7:45am - 9:00am and 1:00pm - 4pm. It will also be open fortnightly on Tuesdays 7:45am-9:00am (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 in Term 1 2026).
If you are needing to return items, please ensure items are returned in the original packaging and are not damaged.
Save the Date - Wed 18 Feb
Dr Judith Locke Parent Session
Wed 18 Feb 2026 - 5.30pm - 7.30pm
You asked? Judith answers.
We are excited to announce that Dr Judith Locke, is offering a parenting session to parents of students in high school. This 100-minute session gives some parenting strategies but is mainly a Q& A session where parents will be able to submit anonymous questions online and then have them answered in the session.
Submit your questions via the link below prior to 11th February 2026
This is a parent only event, however we are offering a movie for Junior School and Middle & Senior School students of parents attending.
Register online now: https://www.trybooking.com/DIHMJ
About Dr Judith Locke
Dr Judith Locke is a registered clinical psychologist, former teacher, and school counsellor. She speaks to parents, teachers, and students throughout Australia and internationally, on topics related to modern parenting, family wellbeing, and academic environments.
Judith is the author of two best-selling parenting books, The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student, (both of which will be sold on the night) with the Bonsai Child also being published in China. Her latest book is Raising Anxiety, coauthored with Dr Danielle Einstein. Judith has a private practice and works with families in Australasia. Her psychological commentary features regularly in the media, including writing a weekly parenting column for The Sunday Mail for 5 years. She is a member of The Australian Psychological Society and a fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Parent Online Security Tool
As part of your enrolment at the College parents have been provided with access to software that allows them to manage student usage of both their College laptop (outside of school hours) and one additional smart device. In order to claim this software and help guide children through the minefield of digital distraction please use the following link for further information about Qustodio (Parent Cyber Safety Tool)
Cafe Specials Week 2
Term 1 Co-Curricular Timetable
At Calvary, we encourage all students to participate in co-curricular activities as a way to develop their skills and talents beyond the classroom and connect with like-minded peers. Students have been emailed a survey link by Mr Arraiol to complete in order to sign up for a co-curricular activity for Term 1. All Co-curriculars except for Show Team will commence in Week 3 of this term. Parents can view the official MSS co-curricular timetable below.
Welcome to Term 1, 2026
Week 1
Friday 30 January: Musical Boot Camp
Saturday 31 January: Music Camp
Week 2
Friday 6 February: Year 12 Formal
Coming Up
Week 3: Leadership Induction (11 Feb)
Week 4: Stage 4 & 5 Camps (18-20 Feb) | Dr Judith Locke Parent Session (18 Feb)
Head of School Community and Wellbeing Middle and Senior School
Our pastoral focus for Term 1 of 2026 is on being our best selves and choosing kindness first. We are encouraging students to recognise that meaningful growth happens through small, daily improvements that contribute to a larger purpose. This message was reinforced in our first assemblies and chapel. In Chapel we reflected on Ecclesiastes 9:10 and the importance of giving our best effort in all that we do.
Next week Wednesday, our Middle and Senior School students will welcome guest speaker Glen Gerreyn, who will share his presentation on Hope alongside his personal journey of faith and success. His story will encourage students to persevere, remain hopeful, and stay focused on purpose, even through challenges.
We value the partnership between home and school and encourage parents to support students in setting realistic goals and developing positive daily habits. Together, we can help our students build character, resilience, and strong foundations for success throughout the year.
Parent Online Security Tool:
As part of your enrolment at the College parents have been provided with access to software that allows them to manage student usage of both their College laptop (outside of school hours) and one additional smart device. In order to claim this software and help guide children through the minefield of digital distraction please use the following link for further information about Qustodio (parent cyber safety tool):
MSS Co-Curriculars
At Calvary, we encourage all students to participate in co-curricular activities as a way to develop their skills and talents beyond the classroom and connect with like-minded peers. Students have been emailed a survey link by Mr Arraiol to complete in order to sign up for a co-curricular activity for Term 1.
All Co-curriculars except for Show Team will commence in Week 3 of this term. Parents can view the official MSS co-curricular timetable below.
Bus Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
Over the past few days, the College’s RollCall Bus App has experienced technical difficulties. The service provider has advised the College that these issues have now been resolved, and the system is once again functional. Parents are now able to make bookings and add credit.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.
Please note the following requirements when utilising the Bus Service:
- Bookings are required for every trip
- RollCall accounts are required to be in credit at all times
- Students are required to use their RollCall tag/fob when boarding and disembarking the bus — failure to do so will result in a $5 per day admin charge
- New students who do not yet have a fob/bus tag will be given grace (no admin charge applied) while we await the arrival of new stock
- Bus term passes (with a 10% discount) are available. Please email bus@calvarycc.qld.edu.au for more information
- Please contact bus@calvarycc.qld.edu.au for any queries
Year 12 Formal
Our Year 12 Formal arrivals from 5pm will be livestreamed via our Calvary Instagram — be sure to tune in and celebrate with us!
When: Friday 6 February 2026
Time: 5pm
2026 MSS Sport News
2026 District Sport Representative Trials
Students who are at a representative standard in their chosen sport(s) are invited to trial for Pacific District Representative teams (which is the pathway to Regional and State team representation). Parents will need to read over the information below and nominate via the link in the Information Letter.
Pacific District Information 2026
Pacific District Calendar 2026
Please note:
- These are ‘one-off’ trials that lead to further ‘one-off’ trials at Regional level… they are not a regular competition
- Age is determined by year of birth… whatever your child is turning this year is the correct age group
2026 MSS Sport Information
Uniform Shop Update
Uniform Overviews
Please ensure you are familiar with the Uniform Overviews on the College website. These documents provide the current information about what uniform item can and can no longer be worn.
https://calvarycc.qld.edu.au/parent-information
Order Collection
Uniform orders can be collected from the Administration Building on both campuses. Once your order is ready for collection you will receive a notification that your order is ready for collection.
House Shirts
The replacement house shirts were handed out at the end of last year. If you have not received a replacement shirt please contact the uniform shop (uniforms@calvarycc.qld.edu.au).
The house shirts with the incorrect design can no longer be worn. The images below are the incorrect house shirts.
CAPA Update
Over the holiday period Dr Gary Holley tendered his resignation finishing on Friday 6 February. Following an internal recruitment process, the College Executive agreed to appoint Mrs Kerryn Vezos to the role in an Acting capacity for the duration of 2026.
We appreciate the work of Dr Holley over the past few years rebuilding and expanding the music and music performance program to a point that gives students many opportunities to build and express their creativity.
Kerryn is well known to many of you and we have confidence that she will lead the music program at Calvary building on the foundation Gary has left us and contributing her own talents and leadership qualities.
Update from Acting Head of Performing Arts, Kerryn Vezos
Welcome to a new year in CAPA!
We are excited for the many opportunities our students have to be involved in the Performing Arts. From classroom music to our Middle and Senior School Musical, ensembles, dance, sports aerobics and instrumental lessons, our focus is on building strong foundations, encouraging creative risk-taking, and celebrating each student’s gifts.
We look forward to working in partnership with you and sharing many wonderful moments and performances throughout 2026.
Music Camp - Saturday 31 January
We look forward to seeing the following groups on Saturday.
- Senior Percussion Ensemble at 8-11am;
- Orchestra at 11am - 2pm;
- Guitar Ensemble One at 2-5pm.
Please meet at the ensemble room at the Carbrook Campus.
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.
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.
Important Links
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