Secondary News
Dear Calvary Families,
Please see below a video message from Executive Principal Mr Steve Downes. Click to watch – Merry Christmas from Mr Steve Downes.
We wish all of you joy and happiness over this holiday season. May you all be blessed with peace and love. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
END OF TERM 4
Please see attached End of Term Letter from Mr Martin Vucetic - Director of Secondary College.
SECONDARY OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Secondary Office closes for the holidays at 3:30pm on Friday, 2 December and will re-open Monday, 16 January 2023. All emails will be actioned on our return. For any urgent enquires please contact College Reception on admin@calvary.qld.edu.au. Please note that College Front Reception will be open from 9am - 12pm and closes Thursday 15 Dec and reopens Monday 9 Jan.
2023 EQUIPMENT LISTS
2023 Stationery and Equipment lists for Years 7 - 12 can be found on the College Website. Please remember that from Year 8- 12 all students required to BYOD. Please refer to the College website for further information including device specifications.
2023 STUDENT CONTRACTS
Please see below links to for 2023 Student Contracts.
General Excursion Permission Form - Required for all Students (7-12)
Completing this form allows the College to take students offsite for different school activities, Sporting Carnivals, Excursions, Activity Days and Swimming Lessons. Once we have received the completed Excursion Form, no other permission forms for General Excursions will be required. College Staff will notify you, via a letter/email of activities as they occur. These letters will inform you of specific details.
Locker Contract - Years 8 - 12
Upon entering the Secondary College at Calvary we ask all students and parents to sign this Student Locker Contract in preparation for any locker use throughout their time in the Secondary College.
Please Note: Locker allocations will be communicated to students at the beginning of each school year. Students are not to begin using a locker until they have received their locker allocation. There is no fee payable for lockers and the school will supply a College owned combination lock for use throughout the year
PARENT PORTAL LOG IN CHANGES
In 2023 we are changing the way parents log in to the myCalvary portal and app. Currently parents log in using a “@mycalvary.com.au” username and password provided by the school. Starting in January 2023 we will be transitioning to a system where parents log in using their personal email address and a password they set and manage themselves. This will provide several benefits such as:
- One less username for parents to remember and manage.
- Ability to set and reset passwords yourself.
- Reduced security risk for both Calvary and parents.
For existing parents, myCalvary accounts will be temporarily unavailable during the week of the 9th January 2023. At this point you will also be signed out of any active web sessions and the myCalvary mobile app. Following this, you will receive an email to your personal email address registered with the College which includes instructions on how to activate your new myCalvary account and set a password. Once you complete this process you can then log in to the myCalvary website and app using your new details the same as you did before.
Where two parents/caregivers in the same family share an email address only one shared account will be created. If you would prefer individual accounts, please contact the Calvary office to update your contact email address. This can be done either before the account transition or at any point afterwards and two accounts will be created.
For any new parents and families starting in 2023, there will be no transition process and you will automatically be sent an invitation email to set up your myCalvary account using your personal email for the first time.
TERM DATES 2023 - Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
IMPORTANT DATES - 2023
Monday, 23 January - First Day of Term 1, 2023
Thursday, 26 January - Australia day - Public Holiday
WEEK 9A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 28 November - Alternate Timetable: Activity Week
Tuesday, 29 November - Alternate Timetable: Activity Week
Wednesday, 30 November - Alternate Timetable: Activity Week
Thursday, 1 December - Alternate Timetable: Activity Week
Friday, 2 December - Alternate Timetable: Activity Week - Barra Fun Park
- Last day of school for 2022!
SECONDARY OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Secondary Office will close at 3:30pm on Friday, 2 December and re-open Monday, 16 January 2023. All emails will be actioned on our return. For any urgent enquires please contact College Reception on admin@calvary.qld.edu.au. Please note that College Front Reception will be open from 9am - 12pm and closes Thursday 15 Dec and reopens Monday 9 Jan.
2023 EQUIPMENT LISTS
2023 Stationery and Equipment lists for Years 7 - 12 can be found on the College Website. Please remember that from Year 8- 12 all students required to BYOD. Please refer to the College website for further information including device specifications.
2023 STUDENT CONTRACTS
Please see below links to for 2023 Student Contracts.
General Excursion Permission Form - Required for all Students (7-12)
Completing this form allows the College to take students offsite for different school activities, Sporting Carnivals, Excursions, Activity Days and Swimming Lessons. Once we have received the completed Excursion Form, no other permission forms for General Excursions will be required. College Staff will notify you, via a letter/email of activities as they occur. These letters will inform you of specific details.
Locker Contract - Years 8 - 12
Upon entering the Secondary College at Calvary we ask all students and parents to sign this Student Locker Contract in preparation for any locker use throughout their time in the Secondary College.
Please Note: Locker allocations will be communicated to students at the beginning of each school year. Students are not to begin using a locker until they have received their locker allocation. There is no fee payable for lockers and the school will supply a College owned combination lock for use throughout the year.
PARENT PORTAL LOG IN CHANGES
In 2023 we are changing the way parents log in to the myCalvary portal and app. Currently parents log in using a “@mycalvary.com.au” username and password provided by the school. Starting in January 2023 we will be transitioning to a system where parents log in using their personal email address and a password they set and manage themselves. This will provide several benefits such as:
- One less username for parents to remember and manage.
- Ability to set and reset passwords yourself.
- Reduced security risk for both Calvary and parents.
For existing parents, myCalvary accounts will be temporarily unavailable during the week of the 9th January 2023. At this point you will also be signed out of any active web sessions and the myCalvary mobile app. Following this, you will receive an email to your personal email address registered with the College which includes instructions on how to activate your new myCalvary account and set a password. Once you complete this process you can then log in to the myCalvary website and app using your new details the same as you did before.
Where two parents/caregivers in the same family share an email address only one shared account will be created. If you would prefer individual accounts, please contact the Calvary office to update your contact email address. This can be done either before the account transition or at any point afterwards and two accounts will be created.
For any new parents and families starting in 2023, there will be no transition process and you will automatically be sent an invitation email to set up your myCalvary account using your personal email for the first time.
TERM DATES 2023 - Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
IMPORTANT DATES - 2023
Monday, 23 January - First Day of Term 1, 2023
Thursday, 26 January - Australia day - Public Holiday
Friday, 31 March - Last Day of Term 1
WEEK 8B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 21 November
Tuesday, 22 November - Please note that after school tutoring has now finished. This will resume early in Term 1, 2023!
Wednesday, 23 November
Thursday, 24 November
Friday, 25 November - Year 10/11 Activity Day - Barra Fun Park. Please see attached letter.
- Last Day for Year 10/11
WEEK 9 - ALTERNATE TIMETABLE AND ACTIVITY DAYS
Different year levels in the Secondary College have different last days in Term 4:
- The last day for Year 10 - 11 will be on Friday, 25/11/22.
- In Week 9 this leaves us with Year 7-9 who then finish on Friday, 2/12/22.
Due to lower numbers in the Secondary College, in Week 9 (Monday, 28/11/22 to Friday, 2/12/22) we run an alternate timetable and finish up the year with two fun activity days.
Registration for Week 9:
To enable us to organise this week we require the parents of students in Year 7 - 9 to let us know by Tuesday, 22 November which days their child will be attending. Parents are asked to complete the online form for each student attending during Week 9. This online form will also allow students to choose which clubs they would like to participate in during the week. A description of each club is attached to this letter. The online registration form is accessible via this link and will open on Monday, 14 November at 4:00pm: https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=124679
Please see attached letter for full details including Club sessions and description. This letter has been emailed to all Year 7 - 9 families today.
FAREWELL YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Congratulations to our Year 12 students - you have done it and we are very proud! Thank you for being a part of Calvary Christian College, you will be missed.
2023 EQUIPMENT LISTS
2023 Stationery and Equipment lists for Years 7 - 12 can be found on the College Website.
TERM DATES 2023 - Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS
(PACA) Performing and Creative Arts Program - Applications for 2023 – Closing Date 21st November 2022
Lessons available: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Speech, Dance, Voice.
To meet the Tutors, go to MyCalvary – Creative Arts Group
The closing date for all Creative Arts Applications for 2023 is Monday, 21st November 2022.
Current Creative Arts Students - All current students must submit a new application form for the new year 2023, (closing date is 21st November 2022).
Application forms can easily be submitted online via the College website: www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Once the new year starts, all applications will automatically roll over each term of the current year (a new application form is NOT required for each consecutive term of the current year).
Please contact the Creative Arts Coordinator with any further queries: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
BUS BOOKINGS 2023
Any new Bus Applications for 2023, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for 2023, is to be advised by the 2023 Bus closing date.
2023 Bus Closing Date: Monday 21st November 2022
A $50.00 Admin Fee will be charged for any late Bus Applications, changes or cancellations.
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 7A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 14 November
Tuesday, 15 November - Year 12 Activity Day *Students will receive an email from Mr Bourke with details regarding the day, all students must be at College for 8:30am roll call*
- Christmas Chapel (P3)
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please use the below booking link to register your student for week 7A Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 16 November
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner - please note this is a closed event to ticket holders only, however all families and students are welcome to watch the arrivals from 5pm in the College main carpark.
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel
- Last Day Year 12
WEEK 9 - ALTERNATE TIMETABLE AND ACTIVITY DAYS
Different year levels in the Secondary College have different last days in Term 4:
- The last day for Year 10 - 11 will be on Friday, 25/11/22.
- In Week 9 this leaves us with Year 7-9 who then finish on Friday, 2/12/22.
Due to lower numbers in the Secondary College, in Week 9 (Monday, 28/11/22 to Friday, 2/12/22) we run an alternate timetable and finish up the year with two fun activity days.
Registration for Week 9:
To enable us to organise this week we require the parents of students in Year 7 - 9 to let us know by Tuesday, 22 November which days their child will be attending. Parents are asked to complete the online form for each student attending during Week 9. This online form will also allow students to choose which clubs they would like to participate in during the week. A description of each club is attached to this letter. The online registration form is accessible via this link and will open on Monday, 14 November at 4:00pm: https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=124679
Please see attached letter for full details including Club sessions and description. This letter has been emailed to all Year 7 - 9 families today.
YEAR 10/11 ACTIVITY DAY
Please see attached letter with details regarding the Year 1011 Activity Day to Barra Fun Park on Friday, 25 November (last day of Term for Year 10-11).
2023 EQUIPMENT LISTS
2023 Stationery and Equipment lists for Years 7 - 12 can be found on the College Website.
SECONDARY AWARDS CELEBRATIONS
Photo's from our Academic Awards Night Celebrations are now available for you to browse and download on Parent Portal OR using the below link. As this program is new to our Calvary Families we have included a guide on how to access photos.
Link: 2022 Academic Awards Night
Password: Calvary2022
*Please note: Any of our students who are listed as 'Do not photograph' are not included in this album but access can be arranged by contacting the Secondary Office.
FOOD DRIVE 2022
We are still collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! There are 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS
(PACA) Performing and Creative Arts Program - Applications for 2023 – Closing Date 21st November 2022
Lessons available: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Speech, Dance, Voice.
To meet the Tutors, go to MyCalvary – Creative Arts Group
The closing date for all Creative Arts Applications for 2023 is Monday, 21st November 2022.
Current Creative Arts Students - All current students must submit a new application form for the new year 2023, (closing date is 21st November 2022).
Application forms can easily be submitted online via the College website: www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Once the new year starts, all applications will automatically roll over each term of the current year (a new application form is NOT required for each consecutive term of the current year).
Please contact the Creative Arts Coordinator with any further queries: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
BUS BOOKINGS 2023
Any new Bus Applications for 2023, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for 2023, is to be advised by the 2023 Bus closing date.
2023 Bus Closing Date: Monday 21st November 2022
A $50.00 Admin Fee will be charged for any late Bus Applications, changes or cancellations.
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Tuesday, 15 November - Year 12 Activity Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 6B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 7 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 8 November - Year 12 External Exams
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please us the below booking link to register your student for week 6B Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 9 November - Year 12 External Exams
Thursday, 10 November - Year 12 External Exams
Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
- UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
SECONDARY AWARDS CELEBRATIONS
Photo's from our Academic Awards Night Celebrations are now available for you to browse and download on Parent Portal OR using the below link. As this program is new to our Calvary Families we have included a guide on how to access photos.
Link: 2022 Academic Awards Night
Password: Calvary2022
*Please note: Any of our students who are listed as 'Do not photograph' are not included in this album but access can be arranged by contacting the Secondary Office.
FOOD DRIVE 2022
We are collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! There are 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
PERFORMING AND CREATIVE ARTS
(PACA) Performing and Creative Arts Program - Applications for 2023 – Closing Date 21st November 2022
Lessons available: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Speech, Dance, Voice.
To meet the Tutors, go to MyCalvary – Creative Arts Group
The closing date for all Creative Arts Applications for 2023 is Monday, 21st November 2022.
Current Creative Arts Students - All current students must submit a new application form for the new year 2023, (closing date is 21st November 2022).
Application forms can easily be submitted online via the College website: www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Once the new year starts, all applications will automatically roll over each term of the current year (a new application form is NOT required for each consecutive term of the current year).
Please contact the Creative Arts Coordinator with any further queries: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
BUS BOOKINGS 2023
Any new Bus Applications for 2023, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for 2023, is to be advised by the 2023 Bus closing date.
2023 Bus Closing Date: Monday 21st November 2022
A $50.00 Admin Fee will be charged for any late Bus Applications, changes or cancellations.
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Friday, 11 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 5A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 31 October - Year 12 External Exams
- Head Heart Hands parent Information Session from 5:30pm, Library Lecture Theatre. To register for this Parent session please submit your intent to attend HERE.
Tuesday, 1 November - Year 12 External Exams
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please us the below booking link to register your student for week 5A Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 2 November - Year 12 External Exams
Thursday, 3 November - Year 12 External Exams
- Head Heart Hands Program - Years 7, 8 & 9
Friday, 4 November - Year 12 External Exams
- Head Heart Hands Program - Years 10, 11 & 12
- Compulsory Year 12 Day
FOOD DRIVE 2022
We are collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! There are 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Friday, 11 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 4B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 24 October - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 25 October - Year 12 External Exams
- Secondary Assembly (P3)
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please us the below booking link to register your student for week 4B Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 26 October - Year 12 External Exams
Thursday, 27 October - Year 12 External Exams
Friday, 28 October - Year 12 External Exams
SECONDARY AWARD CELEBRATIONS
Thank you to all families and Students who attended the 2022 Secondary Awards Celebrations. All professional photos that were taken on the evening will be made available on the MyCalvary Platform in the coming weeks. Congratulations to all students who received awards and a special congratulations to the 2023 College Captains, we look forward to seeing them step into these new leadership roles in 2023.
HHH PARENT INFORMATION EVENING
In Week 5 of Term 4, we welcome Head Heart Hands Parenting & Education, who will provide gender & age appropriate Relationship, Sexuality & Fertility Education for Years 1-12 as well as Parent Information Session. These education sessions are designed to be non-confrontational, fun, inclusive, practical and interactive. Each presentation takes the whole person and their spiritual, physical and emotional health, dignity and maturation into mind.
The College has had a long and meaningful collaborative relationship with Amie and Wade Coop – the presenters of these sessions. HHH focus is to help each person know how truly unique, wonderful & valued they are.
On Monday October 31st from 5:30pm – 6:45 pm HHH will be holding a Parent Information session in the College Library Lecture Theatre.
Topics covered will include: -
• Discussion on how Head Heart Hands Parenting & Education deliver the content of relationship, sexuality and fertility in an age appropriate way within the school context.
• Childhood & Adolescent Development – Ages & Stages & supporting your child through it all.
• Sexuality Education - How to talk with your kids.
• Mental Health Education.
• Anxiety Management / Suicidal ideation / Relationships.
• Grief & Loss.
• Supporting your children post trauma.
To register for this Parent session please submit your intent to attend HERE.
Please note: this is a parents only event. THERE IS NO CHILD MINDING.
FOOD DRIVE 2022
We are collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! On Monday there will be 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 1 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 3A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 17 October - Secondary Awards Celebration. All students are required to attend and wear full and correct academic uniform (including ties). Arrivals from 6:30pm for a 7pm prompt start.
Tuesday, 18 October - House Family Celebration, from 11:30am, Church Auditorium. Students are encouraged to wear House Shirts. Parents are welcome to attend.
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please us the below booking link to register your student for week 3A Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 19 October - 11HSP Excursion
Thursday, 20 October
Friday, 21 October
SECONDARY AWARD CELEBRATIONS
Monday, 17 October (Week 3A)
7pm, Church Auditorium
Parents and Guests are invited to join us for a great evening celebrating another fantastic year at Calvary. Please see attached invitation for more details. All students are required to attend. Students are required to wear correct Academic Uniform.
FOOD DRIVE 2022
We are collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! On Monday there will be 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 10 October - Friday, 14 October - Year 10 Work Experience
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 1 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
Welcome to Term 4. We hope all our students and families enjoyed the break and we look forward to finishing the school year on a high. Please see attached Term 4 Student Planner for all upcoming things in Secondary.
WEEK 2B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 10 October - Year 10 Work Experience
Tuesday, 11 October - Year 10 Work Experience
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
- After school Tutoring - Mathematics and Science - All Year Levels, 3 - 4pm, S2. Please us the below booking link to register your student for week 2B Tutoring:
After School Tutoring Booking Link
Wednesday, 12 October - Year 10 Work Experience
- CBSQ Competition
Thursday, 13 October - Year 10 Work Experience
- CBSQ Competition
Friday, 14 October - Year 10 Work Experience
- CBSQ Competition
SECONDARY AWARD CELEBRATIONS
Monday, 17 October (Week 3A)
7pm, Church Auditorium
Parents and Guests are invited to join us for a great evening celebrating another fantastic year at Calvary. Please see attached invitation for more details. All students are required to attend. Students are required to wear full and correct Academic Uniform (including ties).
UNIFORM DAYS TERM 4
Please see attached document for Term 4 Sport Uniform Days.
FOOD DRIVE 2022
Next week we start collecting items for our 2022 Food Drive. Please get on board and support families in need over the holiday period whilst students earn POINTS for your HOUSE!!! On Monday there will be 3 clear tubs placed in the service window with the names of our Houses (Ezra, Daniel and Joshua) on each one. Please place your donations in the correct House box to earn points for your House. Remember you can bring in any of the following items, even on the incorrect weeks. Let’s see which House can collect the most.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICE
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
PACA CHANGES -TERM 4
Mrs Robyn Tipping will be on Long Service Leave as of close of business Friday, 16 September until the end of Term 4. During this time Mrs Christine White White will be assisting with coordinating the PACA program in Robyn's absence. Christine will be in the PACA office on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, this means the PACA office will be unattended on Mondays and Fridays throughout Term 4. Please use the following email address for all things PACA related: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 10 October - Friday, 14 October - Year 10 Work Experience
Wednesday, 12 October - Sunday, 16 October - CBSQ Competition
Monday, 17 October - Secondary Awards Celebrations, from 7pm *This is a compulsory school event*
Tuesday, 18 October- House Family Celebrations (P3)
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 1 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
END OT TERM 3
Welcome to the end of Term 3, 2022! The end of the year is only just around the corner and our Year 12s are excitedly looking forward to their upcoming graduation and formal! School resumes for Term 4 on Tuesday, 4 October. We trust you all have an enjoyable break. Please see attached End of Term letter from Mrs Naomi Ko and Term 4 Student Planner.
NEW DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY COLLEGE
Calvary Christian College is excited to announce the appointment of our new Director of Secondary College. Congratulations Mr Martin Vucetic!
Mr Vucetic replaces Mrs Naomi Ko who has been with the College for 13 years, with the last four of those as our Director of Secondary College. Mrs Ko has overseen significant growth and expansion of our Secondary College and we are so very grateful for her service to our College community. Mrs Ko is an exceptional educator, and she will be greatly missed.
As a former Head of House, Mr Vucetic is well placed to lead our Secondary College into the next season, and we look forward to the adventure ahead!
We pray God’s richest blessing over both Mrs Ko and Mr Vucetic and their families as they take their next steps in their journey ahead.
SECONDARY OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note the Secondary Office will be closed during the School Holidays. All emails will be actioned on our return - Tuesday, 4 October 2022. The Front Administration Office will be open reduced hours for any general enquiries, please see below office hours:
Monday 19th September to Friday 30th September - 9am-12noon
Thursday 22nd September - Public Holiday - Closed
Monday 3rd October - Public Holiday - Closed
SECONDARY AWARD CELEBRATIONS
Monday, 17 October (Week 3A)
7pm, Church Auditorium
Parents and Guests are invited to join us for a great evening celebrating another fantastic year at Calvary. Please see attached invitation for more details. All students are required to attend. Students are required to wear correct Academic Uniform.
MID SEMESTER 2 REPORTS
Please note report cards will be emailed to parents in the first week of the holidays. If you need to update your email address with the College this can be done via Parent Portal or by sending us an email to Secondary@calvary.qld.edu.au.
UNIFORM DAYS TERM 4
Please see attached document for Term 4 Sport Uniform Days.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICES
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
PACA CHANGES -TERM 4
Mrs Robyn Tipping will be on Long Service Leave as of close of business Friday, 16 September until the end of Term 4. During this time Mrs Christine White White will be assisting with coordinating the PACA program in Robyn's absence. Christine will be in the PACA office on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, this means the PACA office will be unattended on Mondays and Fridays throughout Term 4. Please use the following email address for all things PACA related: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 4
Monday, 3 October - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 4 October - First Day of Term 4
Monday, 10 October - Friday, 14 October - Year 10 Work Experience
Wednesday, 12 October - Sunday, 16 October - CBSQ Competition
Monday, 17 October - Secondary Awards Celebrations, from 7pm *This is a compulsory school event*
Tuesday, 18 October- House Family Celebrations (P3)
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 1 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 9A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 12 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
- Secondary Office closes at 3pm
- Parent Teacher Interviews from 3:30pm, Secondary College Classrooms
Tuesday, 13 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
- House Family Connect (P3)
*Please note that after school tutoring has finished for the term*
Wednesday, 14 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
- Year 9 Teen Mental Health First Aid (P4)
Thursday, 15 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
- Calvary Long Lunch
- Last Day of Term 3
SECONDARY OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Secondary Office will close at 3pm on Monday, 12 September in preparation for Parent Teacher Interviews. Thank you for your understanding.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Parent Teacher Interviews are being held on Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms. All families have received emails with detailed information on how to make these bookings via Parent Services, accessible through the MyCalvary App.
All families who have made bookings will receive an email on Monday with a schedule of appointments and a site map for reference.
TEMPORARY CHANGES TO CARPARK 'DROP AND GO ZONE"
Please be advised that a section of the ‘Drop and Go’ zone in the College carpark has been blocked off for use by our College buses during morning drop off. This is a temporary change until the end of Term due to construction work taking place at the back of the College. Thank you for your patience during this time.
DIRECTORY OF BUSINESSES/SERVICES
Calvary Christian College is launching a new initiative in creating a Directory of Businesses/Services within our Calvary Community in an effort to support the families in our College.
If you or your family run a business or service within Townsville, please follow the link below to record your business name, contact details and type of service.
This information will be kept confidentially within the College. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=270907
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Thank you to all the families that have contributed to our Operations Christmas Child Appeal. The school is hoping to put together 150 boxes or more to send away this year, and the cut off for donations is the middle of October. Please see the link for items we are seeking for September.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
UPDATE TO COVID-19 ISOLATION REQUIREMENTS
Following a National Cabinet meeting last Tuesday, the Queensland Government has announced that from Friday 9 September 2022 the COVID-19 isolation period will reduce from 7 days to 5 days in Queensland, provided the diagnosed person has no symptoms and doesn’t work in aged care, disability care or home care. Updated advice can be found at: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/i-have-covid/isolation
Please be assured that our College continues to have a range of COVID-safe measures in place, including encouraging good hygiene practices, encouraging all staff and students to stay home when unwell and to follow Queensland Health advice for positive cases and close contacts.
IMPORTANT DATES
Term 3
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
Term 4
Monday, 3 October - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 4 October - First Day of Term 4
Monday, 10 October - Friday, 14 October - Year 10 Work Experience
Wednesday, 12 October - Sunday, 16 October - CBSQ Competition
Monday, 17 October - Secondary Awards Celebrations, from 7pm *This is a compulsory school event*
Tuesday, 18 October- House Family Celebrations (P3)
Monday, 24 October - Friday, 11 November - Year 12 External Exams
Tuesday, 1 November - UNITE Year 6 into 7 Day
Tuesday, 15 November - Christmas Chapel (P3)
Thursday, 17 November - Year 12 Formal/Graduation Dinner
Friday, 18 November - Year 12 Farewell Chapel (P2)/Last Day of Year 12
Friday, 25 November - Year 10 & 11 Activity Day/Last Day of Year 10 - 11
Monday, 28 November - Friday, 2 December - Year 7-9 Alternate Timetable
Friday, 2 December - Last Day Year 7-9
WEEK 8B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 5 September - Year 10 Camp
- Year 12 Mock Exams
- Bus Bookings for Term 4 Close
Tuesday, 6 September - Year 10 Camp
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
- Year 12 Mock Exams
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics and Humanities. 3 - 4pm, S2 & S1. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 7. Please note Week 8 is the last week for mathematics tutoring and Humanities finished in Week 7. Tutoring will recommence in Week 2 of Term 4.
After school Tutoring - Week 8B - Mathematics and Humanities
Wednesday, 7 September - Year 10 Camp
- Year 12 Mock Exams
- Year 9 Teen Mental Health First Aid (P4)
Thursday, 8 September - Year 10 Camp
- Year 12 Mock Exams
Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
- Year 12 Mock Exams
- Parent Teacher Interview Bookings close at 3pm
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
We have exciting news….. The college is no longer using schoolinterviews.com and are now using Parent Portal to book interviews. This new platform will allow parents and families to change or cancel appts quickly and allow more flexibility and control over interview time slots.
Interviews will be conducted in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms) and in the coming weeks we will be emailing all families with detailed information on how to make these bookings via Parent Services, accessible through the MyCalvary App. In preparation for this change, we ask that all families ensure that they can access Parent Portal. If you are experiencing issues with logging in, you can contact our team by using our Service Request form.
Bookings are open to all families, scheduled to close Friday 9 September. Please see attached Parent Portal Guide to assist with the new booking process (pages 16 – 18).
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
BUS INFORMATION
Term 4 Bus Bookings
Any new Bus Applications for Term 4, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for Term 4, is to be advised by the Term 4 closing date.
Term 4 Closing Date: Monday 5th September 2022
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
ROLLCALL APP Bus Families - Rollcall is here! If you haven't already, jump on and download the App to easily manage your child's bus booking. Check your emails for more information. Please remember: all bus students must bring their ID cards for getting on/off the College buses. If you have not got a student ID cards, please see the Secondary Office.
CREATIVE ARTS
Lessons available: Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitar, Drums, Piano, Speech, Dance, Voice.
The closing date for all Creative Arts Applications for Term 4 is Monday 5th September 2022.
**New applications, Withdrawals or Changes for Term 4 will not be accepted after this date.
Current Creative Arts Students - All current students are not required to submit a new application form for Term 4, lessons automatically roll over each term of the current year.
Application forms can easily be submitted on line via the College website: www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Please contact the Creative Arts Coordinator with any further queries: PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
Term 4
Monday, 3 October - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 4 October - First Day of Term 4
WEEK 7A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 29 August - Year 11/12HSP Excursion - please see attached letter for more details
Tuesday, 30 August - Secondary Assembly (P3)
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics and Humanities. 3 - 4pm, S2 & S1. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 7. Please note Week 7 is the last week for Humanities Tutoring in Term 3.
After school Tutoring - Week 7A - Mathematics and Humanities
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations Dose 2 (P1) and Year 10 Vaccinations (P2)
- Year 9 Teen Mental Health First Aid (P4)
Thursday, 1 September
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY - The College is closed to all students from Prep to Year 12
STUDENT FREE DAY - FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER
Please be aware that Friday, 2 September is a Student Free Day for the whole College. Our Offices will be open, however there will be no school on this day.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
We have exciting news….. The college is no longer using schoolinterviews.com and are now using Parent Portal to book interviews. This new platform will allow parents and families to change or cancel appts quickly and allow more flexibility and control over interview time slots.
Interviews will be conducted in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms) and in the coming weeks we will be emailing all families with detailed information on how to make these bookings via Parent Services, accessible through the MyCalvary App. In preparation for this change, we ask that all families ensure that they can access Parent Portal. If you are experiencing issues with logging in, you can contact our team by using our Service Request form.
Bookings are now open to all families. Please see attached Parent Portal Guide to assist with the new booking process (pages 16 – 18).
2022 SECONDARY AWARDS CELEBRATION
Our Secondary Awards Celebration will be held in Week 3 of Term 4 - Monday, 17 October from 7pm, Calvary Church Auditorium. Al students are required to attend. Students are to wear full and correct academic uniform. More information will follow before the end of Term 3.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
BUS INFORMATION
Term 4 Bus Bookings
Any new Bus Applications for Term 4, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for Term 4, is to be advised by the Term 4 closing date.
Term 4 Closing Date: Monday 5th September 2022
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
ROLLCALL APP Bus Families - Rollcall is here! If you haven't already, jump on and download the App to easily manage your child's bus booking. Check your emails for more information. Please remember: all bus students must bring their ID cards for getting on/off the College buses. If you have not got a student ID cards, please see the Secondary Office.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 6B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 22 August
- Literacy Week Celebrations: Film Classics and Food - the Golden Age (Part 1) - TH, 1pm
- Creative Arts Showcase
Tuesday, 23 August
- Literacy Week Celebrations: Character Dress up Day - HSP Deck, 1pm
- House Family Connect
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics and Humanities. 3 - 4pm, S2 & S1. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 6: After school Tutoring - Week 6B - Mathematics and Humanities
Wednesday, 24 August
- Literacy Week Celebrations: Film Classics and Food - the Golden Age (Part 2) - TH, 1pm
Thursday, 25 August
- Literacy Week Celebrations: Spelling Bee Heats - HSP Deck, 1pm
Friday, 26 August
- Literacy Week Celebrations: Spelling Bee Finals (Students V Staff) /BBQ on the Deck and Author Visit
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
We have exciting news….. The college is no longer using schoolinterviews.com and are now using Parent Portal to book interviews. This new platform will allow parents and families to change or cancel appts quickly and allow more flexibility and control over interview time slots.
Interviews will be conducted in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms) and in the coming weeks we will be emailing all families with detailed information on how to make these bookings via Parent Services, accessible through the MyCalvary App. In preparation for this change, we ask that all families ensure that they can access Parent Portal. If you are experiencing issues with logging in, you can contact our team by using our Service Request form.
You will receive an email as confirmation that bookings are on open on Monday, 22 August along with a Booking Guide for parents.
STUDENT FREE DAY - FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER
Please be aware that Friday, 2 September is a Student Free Day for the whole College. Our Offices will be open, however there will be no school on this day.
SCHOOL IMMUNISATIONS - YEAR 7
A reminder that the second round of Year 7 immunisations will take place on 31 August 2022 between 8.45am and 10.00am. A vaccination team from the Queensland School Immunisation Program will be visiting the College at this time to administer the second round of Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisations to Year 7 students. Any parent that missed receiving or returning a signed consent card for the Year 7 School Immunisation Program (HPV and dTpa vaccines) and would like your student to be vaccinated, please contact the Secondary Office for a consent card. If you do not wish your student to be vaccinated and submitted a non-consent card earlier in the year – no further action is required.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
ROLLCALL APP
Bus Families - Rollcall is here! If you haven't already, jump on and download the App to easily manage your child's bus booking. Check your emails for more information. Please remember: all bus students must bring their ID cards for getting on/off the College buses. If you have not got a student ID cards, please see the Secondary Office.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 29 August - Thursday, 1 September - Science Week
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 5A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 15 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Science Week
- Year 12 Celebration Camp
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
- TSSS Athletics Carnival
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels: Mathematics and Humanities. 3 - 4pm, S2 & S1. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 5:
After school Tutoring - Week 5A - Mathematics and Humanities
Wednesday, 17 August - Science Week
- Year 12 Celebration Camp
- TSSS Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 18 August - Science Week
- Year 12 Celebration Camp
Friday, 19 August - Science Week
- Year 12 Celebration Camp
- Cattle Club Camp - 3:30pm depart time, returning 8:00pm Saturday, 20 August
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
We have exciting news….. The college is no longer using schoolinterviews.com and are now using Parent Portal to book interviews. This new platform will allow parents and families to change or cancel appts quickly and allow more flexibility and control over interview time slots.
Interviews will be conducted in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms) and in the coming weeks we will be emailing all families with detailed information on how to make these bookings via parent lounge. In preparation for this change, we ask that all families ensure that they can access parent lounge. If you are experiencing issues with logging in, you can contact our team by using our Service Request form
SCHOOL IMMUNISATIONS - YEAR 7
A reminder that the second round of Year 7 immunisations will take place on 31 August 2022 between 8.45am and 10.00am. A vaccination team from the Queensland School Immunisation Program will be visiting the College at this time to administer the second round of Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisations to Year 7 students. Any parent that missed receiving or returning a signed consent card for the Year 7 School Immunisation Program (HPV and dTpa vaccines) and would like your student to be vaccinated, please contact the Secondary Office for a consent card. If you do not wish your student to be vaccinated and submitted a non-consent card earlier in the year – no further action is required.
LITERACY WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Week 6 (22 – 26 August) at the Secondary College is Literacy Week. Each day, during second break, our College staff and students will be promoting literacy skills through activities and competitions designed to have fun with letters and texts. All students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite fictional character on Tuesday 23 August. There will be a fashion parade and prizes given out on the day.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
ROLLCALL APP
Bus Families - Rollcall is here! If you haven't already, jump on and download the App to easily manage your child's bus booking. Check your emails for more information. Please remember: all bus students must bring their ID cards for getting on/off the College buses. If you have not got a student ID cards, please see the Secondary Office.
CREATIVE ARTS
Coming up in Creative Arts:
Monday 22nd August is our PACA events:
- Dance Showcase - please see attached flyer
- Ensembles @ Calvary - please see attached flyer
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 4B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 8 August
Tuesday, 9 August- Secondary Assembly (P3)
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics and Humanities. 3 - 4pm, S2 & S1. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 4:
After school Tutoring - Week 4B - Mathematics and Humanities
Wednesday, 10 August
Thursday, 11 August - Big Ideas Youth Challenge (9/10 Business)
- 11AQP Excursion to Magnetic Island
Friday, 12 August
RUN FOR EATON!
At Eaton we have a vision to create a spectacular, purpose-built playground and outdoor learning space to support the specific needs of our students with Autism. As an independent College we are reaching out for support and offering you an opportunity to partner with us to raise funds for the playground at Eaton College through the initiative ‘Run for Eaton’.
Getting involved is easy, simply register and ‘Run for Eaton’ at the Townsville Running Festival (enter discount code 'eaton22' for 10% off) on Sunday, August 7, 2022 and have your family and friends support your run by donating at https://www.mycause.com.au/run-for-eaton.
If you are unable to participate in the 'Run for Eaton' you can still donate directly to the cause via the donation page - leave a message of support for the teams participating in the 'Run for Eaton'.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
We have exciting news….. The college is no longer using schoolinterviews.com and are now using Parent Portal to book interviews. This new platform will allow parents and families to change or cancel appts quickly and easily and allow more flexibility and control over interview time slots.
Interviews will be conducted in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 12 September from 3:30pm in Secondary College Classrooms) and in the coming weeks we will be emailing all families with detailed information on how to make these bookings via parent lounge. In preparation for this change, we ask that all families ensure that they can access parent lounge. If you are experiencing issues with logging in, you can contact our team by using our Service Request form
YEAR 10 CAMP
Year 10 Students will receive handbooks next week (Week 4). You can refer to the detailed Equipment/packing list here. Please ensure that all Student Medical Forms and Outer Limits Waiver Forms are returned ASAP.
LITERACY WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Week 6 (22 – 26 August) at the Secondary College is Literacy Week. Each day, during second break, our College staff and students will be promoting literacy skills through activities and competitions designed to have fun with letters and texts. All students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite fictional character on Tuesday 23 August. There will be a fashion parade and prizes given out on the day.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
CREATIVE ARTS
Coming up in Creative Arts:
Monday 22nd August is our PACA events:
- Dance Showcase - please see attached flyer
- Ensembles @ Calvary - please see attached flyer
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 19 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Friday, 19 August - Year 12 Camp
Tuesday, 16 August - Wednesday, 17 August - TSSS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 19 August - Saturday, 20 August - Cattle Club Camp
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 3A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 1 August - Careers Expo (Yr 10 - 12) - Students should wear full and correct Academic Uniform - please see attached letter
Tuesday, 2 August- House Family Connect (P3)
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics Only. 3 - 4pm, S2. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 3:
After school Tutoring - Week 3A - Mathematics Only
Wednesday, 3 August - Year 10 Teen MHFA Session 1 (P4)
Thursday, 4 August
Friday, 5 August - Crazy Socks and Shoe Day - see attached letter for more information
RUN FOR EATON!
At Eaton we have a vision to create a spectacular, purpose-built playground and outdoor learning space to support the specific needs of our students with Autism. As an independent College we are reaching out for support and offering you an opportunity to partner with us to raise funds for the playground at Eaton College through the initiative ‘Run for Eaton’.
Getting involved is easy, simply register and ‘Run for Eaton’ at the Townsville Running Festival (enter discount code 'eaton22' for 10% off) on Sunday, August 7, 2022 and have your family and friends support your run by donating at https://www.mycause.com.au/run-for-eaton.
If you are unable to participate in the 'Run for Eaton' you can still donate directly to the cause via the donation page - leave a message of support for the teams participating in the 'Run for Eaton'.
LITERACY WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Week 6 (22 – 26 August) at the Secondary College is Literacy Week. Each day, during second break, our College staff and students will be promoting literacy skills through activities and competitions designed to have fun with letters and texts. All students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite fictional character on Tuesday 23 August. There will be a fashion parade and prizes given out on the day.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
CREATIVE ARTS
Coming up in Creative Arts:
Monday 22nd August is our PACA events:
- Dance Showcase - please see attached flyer
- Ensembles @ Calvary - please see attached flyer
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 1 August - Careers Expo (Yr 10 - 12)
Friday, 5 August - Run for Eaton Crazy Socks and Shoe Day
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 19 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Friday, 19 August - Year 12 Camp
Tuesday, 16 August - Wednesday, 17 August - TSSS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 19 August - Saturday, 20 August - Cattle Club Camp
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 2B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 25 July - Secondary Subject Expo from 3:30pm in Secondary College
- Shake and Stir Performance (Year 10-12 ENG/DRA Students)
Tuesday, 26 July - Secondary Chapel
- After school Tutoring - All Year Levels - Mathematics Only. 3 - 4pm, S2. Please use the below link to register your student for Week 2:
After school Tutoring - Week 2A - Mathematics Only
Wednesday, 27 July - Challenge Games
- Year 10 Teen MHFA Session 1 (P4)
Thursday, 28 July - Challenge Games
Friday, 29 July - Year 12 SET Plans
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES- TERM 3
Term 3 assessment schedules for all Year Levels can be accessed here. Printed copies have been handed to students today.
SECONDARY SUBJECT EXPO
Monday, July 25 2022
From 3:30 to 6:00pm
Secondary College
Open to all 2023 Year 7 to 12 Students - see attached flyer
We are holding our Secondary Subject Expo on Monday 25 July from 3:30pm in Secondary College. This is a great opportunity to explore subjects for 2023 and find out more information about what each Department has to offer. Join the scavenger hunt around campus for your chance to win a $200 Gift Card for Officeworks! We hope to see you all there!
UNIFORM DAYS - TERM 3
Please see attached document for Term 3 Sport Uniform Days.
RUN FOR EATON!
At Eaton we have a vision to create a spectacular, purpose-built playground and outdoor learning space to support the specific needs of our students with Autism. As an independent College we are reaching out for support and offering you an opportunity to partner with us to raise funds for the playground at Eaton College through the initiative ‘Run for Eaton’.
Getting involved is easy, simply register and ‘Run for Eaton’ at the Townsville Running Festival (enter discount code 'eaton22' for 10% off) on Sunday, August 7, 2022 and have your family and friends support your run by donating at https://www.mycause.com.au/run-for-eaton.
If you are unable to participate in the 'Run for Eaton' you can still donate directly to the cause via the donation page - leave a message of support for the teams participating in the 'Run for Eaton'.
PARENT PORTAL
The Parent Portal has launched, and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
CREATIVE ARTS
Coming up in Creative Arts:
Monday 22nd August is our PACA events:
- Dance Showcase - please see attached flyer
- Ensembles @ Calvary - please see attached flyer
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 25 July - Secondary Subject Expo
Monday, 1 August - Careers Expo (Yr 10 - 12)
Friday, 5 August - Run for Eaton Crazy Socks and Shoe Day
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 19 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Friday, 19 August - Year 12 Camp
Tuesday, 16 August - Wednesday, 17 August - TSSS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 19 August - Saturday, 20 August - Cattle Club Camp
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
Welcome to Term 3, Semester 2. We are half way through the school year already. Please see attached Term 3 Student Planner for all upcoming things in Secondary.
WEEK 1A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 18 July - First Day of Term 3
- NAIDOC Week Activities
- Year 12 SET Plans
Tuesday, 19 July - Year 12 SET Plans
- NAIDOC Week Activities
- NAIDOC Assembly
Wednesday, 20 July - Year 12 SET Plans
- NAIDOC Week Activities
- Year 10 Teen MHFA Session 1 (P4)
Thursday, 21 July - Year 12 SET Plans
- NAIDOC Week Activities
Friday, 22 July - Year 12 SET Plans
- NAIDOC Week Activities
UNIFORM DAYS - TERM 3
Please see attached document for Term 3 Sport Uniform Days.
SECONDARY SUBJECT EXPO
Monday, July 25 2022
From 3:30 to 6:00pm
Secondary College
Open to all 2023 Year 7 to 12 Students - see attached flyer
We are holding our Secondary Subject Expo on Monday 25 July from 3:30pm in Secondary College. This is a great opportunity to explore subjects for 2023 and find out more information about what each Department has to offer. Join the scavenger hunt around campus for your chance to win a $200 Gift Card for Officeworks! We hope to see you all there!
AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING
Mathematics tutoring will recommence in Week 2 (Tuesday). A booking link will be emailed home to all families in the next Secondary News.
HOUSE FAMILY SHIRTS
All students are invited to wear their House Family Shorts with Sports Uniform every Wednesday.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 18 July - Friday, 22 July - Year 12 SET Plans
Monday, 18 July - Friday, 22 July - NAIDOC Week
Tuesday, 19 July - NAIDOC Assembly
Monday, 25 July - Secondary Subject Expo
Monday, 1 August - Careers Expo (Yr 10 - 12)
Friday, 5 August - Run for Eaton Crazy Socks and Shoe Day
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 19 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Friday, 19 August - Year 12 Camp
Tuesday, 16 August - Wednesday, 17 August - TSSS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 19 August - Saturday, 20 August - Cattle Club Camp
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The last day of Term 2 is Friday, 24 June, school resumes for Term 3 on Monday, 18 July. Please remember this is a 3 week break. The Secondary Office will be closed until Tuesday, 12 July and all emails will be responded to on our return. We trust that all our families have a peaceful break and look forward to your return in Semester 2, Term 3. Please see attached End of Term Letter from Mrs Naomi Ko and the Term 3 Student Planner.
REPORT CARDS - SEMESTER 1
Please note report cards will be emailed to parents in the first week of the holidays. If you need to update your email address with the College this can be done via Parent Portal or by sending us an email to Secondary@calvary.qld.edu.au.
SECONDARY SHOWCASE
Congratulations to all the students involved in the Calvary Showcase who put on such a great show last night! You should all be very proud!
UNIFORM DAYS - TERM 3
Please see attached document for Term 3 Sport Uniform Days
SECONDARY SUBJECT EXPO
Monday, July 25 2022
From 3:30 to 6:00pm
Secondary College
Open to all 2023 Year 7 to 12 Students - see attached flyer
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 3 - See attached Student Planner for Term 3
Monday, 18 July - Friday, 22 July - Year 12 SET Plans
Monday, 18 July - Friday, 22 July - NAIDOC Week
Tuesday, 19 July - NAIDOC Assembly
Monday, 25 July - Secondary Subject Expo
Monday, 1 August - Careers Expo (Yr 10 - 12)
Friday, 5 August - Run for Eaton Crazy Socks and Shoe Day
Monday, 15 August - Friday, 19 August - Science Week
Tuesday, 16 August - Friday, 19 August - Year 12 Camp
Tuesday, 16 August - Wednesday, 17 August - TSSS Athletics Carnival
Friday, 19 August - Saturday, 20 August - Cattle Club Camp
Monday, 22 August - Friday, 26 August - Literacy Week
Monday, 22 August - Creative Arts Showcase
Wednesday, 31 August - Year 7 Vaccinations dose #2 and Year 10 Vaccinations
Friday, 2 September - STUDENT FREE DAY
Monday, 5 September - Friday, 16 September - Year 12 Mock Exams
Monday, 5 September- Friday, 9 September - Year 10 Camp
Monday, 12 September - Parent Teacher Interviews
Friday, 16 September - Last Day of Term 3
WEEK 9A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 13 June - Year 12 SET Plans
Tuesday, 14 June - Year 12 SET Plans
- Secondary Assembly
- After School Tutoring - Mathematics. Please use the booking link to register your student for week 9: After School Tutoring. This is the last week of tutoring for Term 2, it will resume in Week 2 of Term 3 - mathematics only.
Wednesday, 15 June - Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June - Athletics Carnival - Townsville Sports Reserve (Red Track) - Please note the Secondary office will only be open until 9am on this day.
Friday, 17 June - Athletics Carnival -Townsville Sports Reserve (Red Track) - Please note the Secondary office will only be open until 9am on this day.
OFFICE CLOSURE
The Secondary Office will only be open from 8:00am - 9:00am on Thursday, 16 and Friday, 17 June. The office will be closed outside these times as we will be offsite at Athletics Carnival.
TUCKSHOP CLOSURE
Next week the tuckshop will be closed Wednesday 15/06/2022 in preparation for Red track. Also please note that no tuckshop will be available on Thursday 16/06/2022 and Friday 17/06/2022 as we will all be offsite at Red Track for Athletics Carnival. Students can purchase food from the canteen at athletics carnival.
MID YEAR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The last day of Term 2 is Friday, 24 June, School resumes for Term 3 on Monday, 18 July. Please remember this is a 3 week break. The Secondary Office will be closed until Monday, 11 July and all emails will be responded to on our return.
REPORT CARDS - SEMESTER 1
Please note report cards will be emailed to parents in the first week of the holidays. If you need to update your email address with the College this can be done via Parent Portal or by sending us an email to Secondary@calvary.qld.edu.au.
SECONDARY SHOWCASE
Tickets for Secondary Showcase 2022 - There's No Place Like Home are on sale now! Please click the below link to purchase tickets and see attached flyer for further details. www.calvary.qld.edu.au/showcas...
We can't wait to see you all there!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UPDATE
Thank you so much to those who have already made donations for the Operation Christmas Child appeal. This month we are collecting toys, games and money donations. Please bring these straight to the Library.
If your family would like to make their own box, please come and see us and we can give you a box.
We look forward to seeing you and again thank you for your support.
PERFORMING & CREATIVE ARTS - CLOSING DATE FOR TERM 3 IS MONDAY, 13 JUNE 2022
Lessons available: Speech, Voice, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Dance, Strings.
New applications or any changes must be submitted before the closing date.
*Please note - Current PACA students DO NOT need to reapply each term, lessons are automatically rolled over until the end of the current year.
Please go to the College website for information and application submissions www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Contact the Creative Arts co-ordinator with any queries – PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
TERM 3 BUS BOOKINGS
Any new Bus Applications for Term 3, or any changes or cancellations to current Bus Bookings for Term 3, is to be advised by the Term 3 closing date.
Term 3 Closing Date: Monday 20th June 2022
For more information, please visit the College website: https://www.calvary.qld.edu.au/Bus or contact the Bus Administrator: Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
PARENT PORTAL
Just a reminder that all absences can now be lodged through the myCalvary App!
if you have any questions in relation to Parent Portal we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 8B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 6 June
Tuesday, 7 June - Secondary House Family Connect
- After School Tutoring Mathematics and Humanities. Please use the booking link to register your student for week 8: After School Tutoring
Wednesday, 8 June - State of Origin Day - Free Dress Day. Please see attached letter for more details
Thursday, 9 June - Australia's Biggest Afternoon Tea 4 - 6pm
Friday, 10 June
SECONDARY SHOWCASE
Tickets for Secondary Showcase 2022 - There's No Place Like Home are on sale now! Please click the below link to purchase tickets.
Thursday, June 23 from 6pm
Calvary Church Auditorium
www.calvary.qld.edu.au/showcas...
We can't wait to see you all there!
3-12 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Please note that the Secondary Office will be closed during Athletics Carnival: Thursday, 16 and Friday, 17 June 2022.
Our annual Year 3-12 Athletics Carnival is coming up very soon and will be held over two days of competition. Through this carnival students have a chance to celebrate the diversity of our P-12 campus by interacting and working alongside each other, to be inspired by the older athletes and their excellent performance, and to reinvent enthusiasm and house spirit led by our younger contingent.
WHEN: Thursday, 16/06/22 and Friday, 17/06/22 (students who are 8 years of age will attend on Friday ONLY).
TIME: 8:30am – 3:00pm. The carnival will need to begin promptly at 9:30am.
WHERE: Townsville Sports Reserve (Red Track) - Cnr of Burke and Warburton St. Access to the Sports Reserve will be from Burke St only. The back gate off Rowland and Redpath St will be locked.
DROP OFF (8:00am-8:30am): All students are recommended to be dropped off directly at the Sports Reserve and will be supervised from 8:00am. On arrival all students must report to the Front Gate to get their name marked off the roll.
PICK UP (3:00pm-3:15pm): Students must be picked up from the Sports Reserve at 3:00pm, no later than 3:15pm and must have their name marked off the roll at the Front Gate. Students are required to show a written note of consent from their parents if they have permission to walk home or if students are leaving with another adult.
BUS TRANSFER: A bus transfer is provided for those students who are part of the morning and afternoon Calvary Bus service, along with those students who walk from the neighbouring suburbs. Parents must have registered for this bus service in advance. This booking form has now closed. Changes to this booking will need to be communicated through the Secondary Office (47229220) prior to the carnival day.
Please note this is not the case for Primary students, please see all Primary communication for this process.
BIGGEST AFTERNOON TEA
Thursday, June 9, 4 to 6 pm , Hospitality Deck
Cost: $20 per person (limited tickets available – click on the image above or scan the QR Code to book)
Includes: High Tea & Beverages
Guest speaker from Cancer Council, lucky door prizes and raffles.
If you can’t make the event, you can still donate at Calvary’s Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UPDATE
Thank you so much to those who have already made donations for the Operation Christmas Child appeal. This month we are collecting toys, games and money donations. Please bring these straight to the Library.
If your family would like to make their own box, please come and see us and we can give you a box.
We look forward to seeing you and again thank you for your support.
PERFORMING & CREATIVE ARTS - CLOSING DATE FOR TERM 3 IS MONDAY, 13 JUNE 2022
Lessons available: Speech, Voice, Piano, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Dance, Strings.
New applications or any changes must be submitted before the closing date.
*Please note - Current PACA students DO NOT need to reapply each term, lessons are automatically rolled over until the end of the current year.
Please go to the College website for information and application submissions www.calvary.qld.edu.au/PACA
Contact the Creative Arts co-ordinator with any queries – PACA@calvary.qld.edu.au
PARENT PORTAL
Just a reminder that all absences can now be lodged through the myCalvary App!
if you have any questions in relation to Parent Portal we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 7A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 30 May
Tuesday, 31 May - TSSS Cross Country
- Assembly (P3)
- After School Tutoring Mathematics and Humanities. Please use the booking link to register your student for week 7: After School Tutoring
Wednesday, 1 June
Thursday, 2 June
Friday, 3 June - Bus booking form for Athletics Carnival closes at COB.
If your student is not a regular bus students and require transport to/from the Athletics Carnival on either/both days, please register for the bus service using the following link: https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=156965
Please note this is not the case for Primary students, please see all Primary communication for this process
COMING UP
SECONDARY SHOWCASE
Tickets for Secondary Showcase 2022 - There's No Place Like Home are on sale now! Please click the below link to purchase tickets and see attached flyer for further details. www.calvary.qld.edu.au/showcas...
We can't wait to see you all there!
3-12 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Please note that the Secondary Office will be closed during Athletics Carnival: Thursday, 16 and Friday, 17 June 2022.
Our annual Year 3-12 Athletics Carnival is coming up very soon and will be held over two days of competition. Through this carnival students have a chance to celebrate the diversity of our P-12 campus by interacting and working alongside each other, to be inspired by the older athletes and their excellent performance, and to reinvent enthusiasm and house spirit led by our younger contingent.
WHEN: Thursday, 16/06/22 and Friday, 17/06/22 (students who are 8 years of age will attend on Friday ONLY).
TIME: 8:30am – 3:00pm. The carnival will need to begin promptly at 9:30am.
WHERE: Townsville Sports Reserve (Red Track) - Cnr of Burke and Warburton St. Access to the Sports Reserve will be from Burke St only. The back gate off Rowland and Redpath St will be locked. DROP OFF (8:00am-8:30am): All students are recommended to be dropped off directly at the Sports Reserve and will be supervised from 8:00am. On arrival all students must report to the Front Gate to get their name marked off the roll.
PICK UP (3:00pm-3:15pm): Students must be picked up from the Sports Reserve at 3:00pm, no later than 3:15pm and must have their name marked off the roll at the Front Gate. Students are required to show a written note of consent from their parents if they have permission to walk home or if students are leaving with another adult.
BUS TRANSFER: A bus transfer is provided for those students who are part of the morning and afternoon Calvary Bus service, along with those students who walk from the neighbouring suburbs. Parents must register for this bus service through the following link - this is a free service. Existing morning and afternoon bus students do not need to register and will be automatically allocated a seat on this service. Please use the link provided if you require a bus transfer to and from the track on the day. Students requiring the bus service will need to indicate an am and/or pm option for either or both days. https://forms.calvary.qld.edu.au/view.php?id=156965
This from must be submitted by COB Friday 03/06/22. Changes to this booking will need to be communicated through the Secondary Office (47229220) prior to the carnival day.
Please note this is not the case for Primary students, please see all Primary communication for this process.
BIGGEST AFTERNOON TEA
Thursday, June 9, 4 to 6 pm , Hospitality Deck
Cost: $20 per person (limited tickets available – click on the image above or scan the QR Code to book)
Includes: High Tea & Beverages
Guest speaker from Cancer Council, lucky door prizes and raffles.
If you can’t make the event, you can still donate at Calvary’s Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS – TUCKSHOP
Our tuckshop is growing and getting busier, and we are looking for parents to assist in these busy spots. If you feel that this is something that you would like to assist with moving forward, please contact us via email on secondary@calvary.qld.edu.au
PARENT PORTAL
Just a reminder that all absences can now be lodged through the myCalvary App!
if you have any questions in relation to Parent Portal we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 6B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 23 May – Students depart for Year 7 Camp
- QLD HPE Week Activities
Tuesday, 24 May – Year 7 Camp
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
- QLD HPE Week Activities
- After school Tutoring – Mathematics and Humanities. Please use the booking link to register your student for week 6: After School Tutoring
Wednesday, 25 May – Year 7 Camp
- QLD HPE Week Activities
Thursday, 26 May – Students return from Year 7 Camp
- QLD HPE Week Activities
Friday, 27 May - QLD HPE Week Activities
OTHER NEWS
Biggest Afternoon Tea
Thursday, June 9, 4 to 6 pm , Hospitality Deck
Cost: $20 per person (limited tickets available – click on the image above or scan the QR Code to book)
Includes: High Tea & Beverages
Guest speaker from Cancer Council, lucky door prizes and raffles.
If you can’t make the event, you can still donate at Calvary’s Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page.
Operation Christmas Child
We are starting our Christmas shoebox appeal early as we are hoping to fill and send 150 boxes away this year. Keep an eye out to see what you can bring in each month. This month you can donate winter items/clothing or something to love. All donations can be brought to the Library or handed in to the classroom teacher.
If you would like to pack your own shoebox as a family, come and see us in the Library and we can provide you with your own shoebox.
We look forward to partnering with you in this wonderful appeal!
Your Library team
PARENT VOLUNTEERS – TUCKSHOP
Our tuckshop is growing and getting busier, and we are looking for parents to assist in these busy spots. If you feel that this is something that you would like to assist with moving forward, please contact us via email on: secondary@calvary.qld.edu.au
PARTENT PORTAL NEWS
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal has launched and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
First Aid Notifications on Parent Portal
Parents now have the convenience to access lots of their children’s scholastic information on the myCalvary Parent Portal. First Aid visits are also viewable in the Portal’s Parent Services section. Should your child attend the First Aid Room for a minor issue, you will receive a generic email to prompt you to view the information on the portal. Should your child attend for more major reasons, we will either email you with the details or call you to discuss.
Please, if you have any queries never hesitate to as the First Aid Team is here to help. Email: firstaid@calvary.qld.edu.au Call: 4722 9201 #1
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Tuesday, 31 May – TSSS Cross Country
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 5A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 16 May – Careers Week
- NAPLAN Testing - Year 7 & 9
Tuesday, 17 May – Careers Week
- NAPLAN Testing - Year 7 & 9
- Secondary Assembly (P3)
- After school Tutoring – Mathematics and Humanities. Please use the booking link to register your student for week 5: After School Tutoring
Wednesday,18 May – Careers Week
- NAPLAN Testing - Year 7 & 9
Thursday, 19 May - Careers Week
Friday, 20 May - Careers Week
OTHER NEWS
Biggest Afternoon Tea
Thursday, June 9, 4 to 6 pm , Hospitality Deck
Cost: $20 per person (limited tickets available – click on the image above or scan the QR Code to book)
Includes: High Tea & Beverages
Guest speaker from Cancer Council, lucky door prizes and raffles.
If you can’t make the event, you can still donate at Calvary’s Biggest Morning Tea Fundraising Page.
PARTENT PORTAL NEWS
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal has launched and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
First Aid Notifications on the Parent Portal
Parents now have the convenience to access lots of their children’s scholastic information on the myCalvary Parent Portal. First Aid visits are also viewable in the Portal’s Parent Services section. Should your child attend the First Aid Room for a minor issue, you will receive a generic email to prompt you to view the information on the portal. Should your child attend for more major reasons, we will either email you with the details or call you to discuss.
Please, if you have any queries never hesitate to as the First Aid Team is here to help. Email: firstaid@calvary.qld.edu.au Call: 4722 9201 #1
BUS NEWS
Dear Bus Families,
The College is launching a new bus travel management system called RollCall. RollCall leverages the latest software technologies to allow the school to track the buses on school routes with the time, date and location. This gives parents visibility to see their children through a Parent App. It also gives you the ability to amend your bus booking.
In the coming weeks, the College will send out a link to all Bus Families, to subscribe to the RollCall parent App. The welcome email will have the instructions on how to use the App.
If you have any questions or queries in regards to this, feel free to connect with the Transport team by email, Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Monday, 23 May – Friday, 27 May – Qld HPE Week Activities
Monday, 23 May – Thursday, 26 May – Year 7 Camp – Hidden Valley
Tuesday, 31 May – TSSS Cross Country
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 4B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 9 May
Tuesday, 10 May – NAPLAN Testing commences: Years 7 & 9: students will need to bring their headphones every day for online testing.
- Secondary House Family Connect (P3)
- After school Tutoring – Mathematics (3:00 - 4:00pm, S2) and Humanities (3:15 - 4:15pm, S1). Please use the booking link to register your student for week 4: After School Tutoring
Wednesday,11 May – NAPLAN Testing
Thursday, 12 May - NAPLAN Testing
Friday, 13 May - NAPLAN Testing
OTHER NEWS
NAPLAN
A reminder that week 4 sees the commencement of the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) Testing for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. Calvary students and team are well prepared, and we expect all testing to be finalised by Wednesday, 18 May with only catch up tests for those absent for the official testing to be completed. If you have any queries about your child’s participation, please contact their class teacher/PC teacher or visit the NAPLAN website here https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan.
PARTENT PORTAL NEWS
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal has launched and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
Don’t forget you can notify us of your child’s absences via parent portal.
if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
First aid Notifications on the Parent Portal
Parents now have the convenience to access lots of their children’s scholastic information on the myCalvary Parent Portal. First Aid visits are also viewable in the Portal’s Parent Services section. Should your child attend the First Aid Room for a minor issue, you will receive a generic email to prompt you to view the information on the portal. Should your child attend for more major reasons, we will either email you with the details or call you to discuss.
Please, if you have any queries never hesitate to as the First Aid Team is here to help. Email: firstaid@calvary.qld.edu.au Call: 4722 9201 #1
BUS NEWS
The College is launching a new bus travel management system called RollCall. RollCall leverages the latest software technologies to allow the school to track the buses on school routes with the time, date and location. This gives parents visibility to see their children through a Parent App. It also gives you the ability to amend your bus booking.
In the coming weeks, the College will send out a link to all Bus Families, to subscribe to the RollCall parent App. The welcome email will have the instructions on how to use the App.
If you have any questions or queries in regards to this, feel free to connect with the Transport team by email, Bus@calvary.qld.edu.au.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Tuesday, 10 May – Wednesday 18 May – NAPLAN Testing – Years 7 & 9
Monday, 16 May – Thursday, 19 May – Careers Week
Monday, 23 May – Friday, 27 May – Qld HPE Week Activities
Monday, 23 May – Thursday, 26 May – Year 7 Camp – Hidden Valley
Tuesday, 31 May – TSSS Cross Country
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 3A AT A GLANCE
Monday, 2 May - Public Holiday – Labour Day
Tuesday, 3 May - Year 11 SET Plans
- Secondary Assembly (P3)
- After School Tutoring: Mathematics - All Year Levels. 3:00 - 4:00pm, S2.
Please use below booking form to register your student’s attendance for Week 3A:
After School Tutoring Booking Form
Wednesday, 4 May - Year 11 SET Plans
Thursday, 5 May - Year 11 SET Plans
Friday, 6 May - Year 11 SET Plans
OTHER NEWS
NAPLAN
A reminder that week 4 sees the commencement of the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) Testing for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students. Calvary students and team are well prepared, and we expect all testing to be finalised by Wednesday 18th May with only catch up tests for those absent for the official testing to be completed. If you have any queries about your child’s participation, please contact their class teacher/PC teacher or visit the NAPLAN website here https://www.nap.edu.au/naplan.
Lockdown Rehearsal
Please note the College will be undergoing a lockdown rehearsal on Wednesday, 4 May. This rehearsal is a standard practice of our emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures.
All Calvary staff and enrolled students will be involved in the rehearsal and whilst it’s essential that all steps of the procedure are strictly carried out, it is conducted in a calm and educational manner to assist the students in remaining calm. Rehearsals prepare staff and students to respond appropriately and safely in the unlikely event of a circumstance requiring either procedure.
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal has launched and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey. if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you. Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
IMPORTANT DATES
See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Tuesday, 10 May – Wednesday 18 May – NAPLAN Testing – Years 7 & 9
Monday, 16 May – Thursday, 19 May – Careers Week
Monday, 23 May – Friday, 27 May – QLD HPE Week Activities
Monday, 23 May – Thursday, 26 May – Year 7 Camp – Hidden Valley
Tuesday, 31 May – TSSS Cross Country
Wednesday, 8 June – State of Origin Day
Monday, 13 June – Friday 24 June – Year 12 SET Plans
Thursday, 16 June – Friday, 17 June – 3 – 12 Athletics Carnival
Thursday, 23 June – Secondary Showcase
Friday, 24 June – Last Day of Term 2
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates
WEEK 2B AT A GLANCE
Monday, 25 April - Public Holiday - ANZAC Day
- ANZAC Day March
Tuesday, 26 April - Year 11 SET Plans
- Secondary Chapel (P3)
Wednesday, 27 April - Year 11 SET Plans
- Parent Portal Information Session - 3:30pm, College Library
Thursday, 28 April - Year 11 SET Plans
Friday, 29 April - Year 11 SET Plans
Parent Portal Information Session
The Parent Portal has launched and we hope is helping you engage with your child's learning journey.
On Wednesday 27th April @ 3:30pm our team will be available onsite to answer any of your questions.
WHERE: In the College Library
TIME: 3:30pm
BRING: A laptop AND/OR your mobile device
And don't forget if you have any questions we have the Service Request form you can complete at any time and one of our team will get back to you.
Please see attached Parent Portal Guide for advice and guidance using the platform, information can also be found on the College Website.
Term 2 Sport Uniform Days
Please see below details for Term 2 Uniform Days:
SUBJECT | CLASS | WEEK A/B |
Year 7 HPE | 7.1 | Wednesday/Friday |
7.2 | Monday/Wednesday | |
7.3 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
7.4 | Wednesday/Thursday | |
Year 8 HPE | 8.1 | Wednesday/Friday |
8.2 | Wednesday/Friday | |
8.3 | Wednesday/Thursday | |
8.4 | Tuesday/Wednesday | |
Year 9 HPE | 9.1 | Monday/Wednesday |
9.2 | Wednesday/Friday | |
9.3 | Wednesday/Friday | |
Year 10 PE | Monday/Wednesday/Thursday | |
Year 10 SAR | Monday/Wednesday/Thursday | |
Year 11 PE | Monday/Wednesday/Friday | |
Year 12 PE | Wednesday/Thursday/Friday | |
Year 11 SAR | Wednesday/Thursday/Friday | |
Year 12 SAR | Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday | |
Year 8/9 NEX | Wednesday/Thursday | |
Year 8 Drama | Monday/Wednesday |
- Co-curricular & Sport – Wednesday Week A/B
Ag Uniform
Junior Students
- Students enrolled in or Junior Agricultural Studies years 7-9, do not need to buy or wear the Teal Calvary long sleeve shirt and Jeans.
- Junior Ag Students are required to wear their Calvary Sports uniform on the days they have Ag practical lessons as listed below
- NOTE- in weeks 8-10 after students have completed their AG Assessment requirements students will be undertaking practical activities during all Ag lessons (I will send an email out to confirm days)
Week A
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
Thursday | Thursday | Wednesday |
Week B
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
Thursday | Thursday | Wednesday |
Senior Students
- Students enrolled in or Senior Ag Practices years 10-12, are required to buy and wear the new Teal Calvary long sleeve shirt and Jeans on the days they have practical classes as listed below need. They can also wear their sports uniform on these days.
- NOTE- in weeks 8-10 after students have completed their AG Assessment requirements students will be undertaking practical activities during all Ag lessons (I will send an email out to confirm days)
Week A
Year 10 | Year 11/12AGP |
Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Friday |
Week B
Year 10 | Year 11/12AGP |
Wednesday | Thursday |
Friday | Friday |
Cancellation of the Calvary Fair
After careful consideration, the college has decided to cancel the spring fair this year. Whilst this is disappointing, the decision was made in the best interests of the Calvary Community, and principally the college team. Due to COVID 19 there has been many difficulties managing significant numbers of personnel away and inviting 7000 plus visitors on site was not seen as being in the best interests for the college team, students, and families. We look forward to celebrating this event in the years to come.
IMPORTANT DATES - Term 2 - See attached Term 2 Student Planner
Monday, 18 April - Easter Monday Public Holiday
Tuesday, 19 April - First Day of Term 2
Tuesday, 19 April - ANZAC Assembly
Monday, 25 April - ANZAC Day Public Holiday - ANZAC Day March for College
Monday, 2 May - Labour Day Public Holiday
Please see attached document for 2023 Term Dates