Week 6

Week 6: Beach Schools Volleyball Cup Yr 9-12 (1-2 March) | College Photo Catch Up Day (3 March) | MSS Swimming Carnival (5 March) | ACER Scholarship Exam (7 March) | The Wiz Rehearsal (7 March)

Coming Up

Week 7: Naplan Testing (11-16 March)

Week 8: CSSAQ - Futsal Competition (16 March) | Rivers Gala Day - Volleyball Girls (16 March) | Cross Country Carnival (18 March) | Rocky Trail MTB Series #1 (20 March) | Bush Dance (20 March)

Head of School Community and Wellbeing Middle and Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers,

Sports Carnivals as points of increased social connection:

As we approach our upcoming Interhouse Swimming Carnival and Cross Country event, I encourage every family to see these days as significant social connection events for our school community. At Calvary we celebrate participation at every level , whether a student is competing, walking the course, or cheering from the side of the pool, each role provides opportunity for connection and bonding.

A student's participation in these events fosters unity, shared identity, and meaningful connection across year levels, building a genuine sense of belonging within the Calvary community. For this reason, we strongly discourage unnecessary absences on carnival days. Even students who do not see themselves as athletes benefit from these shared experiences, which cultivate resilience, house pride, and community spirit in ways that extend beyond the classroom.

Staffing Update from the Principal

Lachlan Gibson concluded his time at the College last week. I appreciate the work that Lachlan has done in taking our Drama department to new heights and through his extensive cocurricular involvement over his time at Calvary. We will miss him.

I am currently working with the team on the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure the smooth preparation and usual high standard of Musical performance to which we have become accustomed.  An update will soon be provided to families involved in the Musical.

Cherylynne Gostelow

Year 9 Rite of Passage

We are pleased to introduce The Rite Journey, a defining and transformational part of the Year 9 experience at Calvary. Delivered as part of our Formation program, this year-long journey recognises Year 9 as a powerful threshold between childhood and young adulthood. During this season, students are growing in independence and capacity, yet still deeply need the guidance, wisdom, and care of the community around them. Grounded in Christian faith and the tradition of a rite of passage, The Rite Journey creates intentional space for reflection, growth, and the formation of character and faith. Year 9 parents and students are asked to join us next Tuesday 3^rd of March 2026 for our Departure Ceremony, a significant moment where families are invited to pause together, honour childhood, and mark the beginning of this important journey toward young adulthood. 

**Year 9 Familes  Please ensure you've registered on the TryBooking link:

https://www.trybooking.com/DJUQW 

Catch-up Photo Day

The College will hold a catch-up photo day on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 in the Green Room (the small room located in the CCC) for students who were absent on the original photo day. 

Details for the Catch-up Photo day:

Venue: Green Room (small room located at the CCC)

Time: 8am - 9:30am

Uniform Requirements: Full Formal Uniform

We encourage all students requiring their photos to be taken to arrive as close to 8am as possible. Students wishing to have sibling photos taken are reminded to bring their completed order forms, which are available from Reception.

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.

Naplan

Parents/Carers of students in Year 7 and 9 are requested to please read the below communication from Mr Cameron Handley (Head of Curriculum) about NAPLAN at Calvary in 2026.

2026 NAPLAN Parent Letter

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

Swimming District Trials Letter 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

Calvary Sport Information

Calvary Basketball 2026

Calvary Volleyball 2026

Calvary Futsal /Football 2026

MSS Swimming Carnival Letter 2026

MSS Cross Country Letter 2026

Update from Acting Head of Performing Arts, Kerryn Vezos

STRINGS UPDATE

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

Carbrook Strings are Monday and Thursday.

Beginner Strings are all on Mondays (Yr 3 and all other beginner lessons).

Junior and Senior Strings Lessons (learning more than one year) are Thursdays, with String Ensemble from 7:45am.  Please note – if you have been learning for more than a year, in our Group Lesson program, you are required to attend String Ensemble on Thursday morning. We are working on a Pirates of the Caribbean piece and also have two other pieces to work on!

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

For any enquiries please email: performingartsacademy@calvarycc.qld.edu.au