Events
  • Pre-Prep Springwood Campus
      Springwood Campus is Launching Pre-prep in 2015.  If you would like more information on how your child can belong at calvary please contact the College Registrar on 3287 6222 or email the College on info@calvarycc.qld.edu.au Qualified Teacher Short day care Pre-Prep program Outside School Hours Care available at the College Christian education Preparing your children for the Calvary Education Calva...

  • Carnival Entertainment
      Come along to the Calvary carnival.  We have a fantastic day planned for everyone.  A great line up of entertainment will hit the stages at the Calvary Carnival on Saturday, 13 September from 10am - 3pm at the Springwood campus.  Featuring Iron and Clay, Fox and Fiasco, Black Indie, Sean W Smith and Lynton Allan.  Come along and enjoy the stalls, delicious food, cool rides and awesome games.  For Parking and Bus Routes, p...

  • Calvary students produce publication
      A dedicated team of approximately 15 students have come together to create the first ever Student Publication, which aims to showcase student’s skills and talents. The Publication features a collection of artwork, photographs and written pieces, all submitted by students of the college. Whist the publication is yet to be released, the committee hopes it will become an annual event. A representative of the publication has stated t...

  • Harrison Craig to visit Calvary
      Harrison Craig will be in attendance at the Calvary Carnival on Saturday 13 September from 11:30am for a meet and greet.  Come along and meet Harrison.  See you there. http://youtu.be/Glvskg4FANM

  • Twilight Principals Tour
      The next Principal's Tour takes place on Thursday 31 July at Carbrook campus. Calvary Christian College conducts regular Principal’s Tours of both campuses. This tour is a Twilight Principals tour with a focus on Middle School years. The tour will commence at 5:00pm and conclude with a refreshments and an opportunity to meet and ask questions from our Head of Middle and Senior School, Mr Collins. This time is especially helpful to...

  • Amnesty Students raise awareness for the Nigerian abducted school girls
      Approximately 200 Calvary Christian College female students participated in an awareness campaign for the 200+ girls who were abducted from their school in Nigeria more than a month ago.  The campaign entitled #BringBackOurGirls  saw the students organise a photo shoot to continue the awareness of his plight hrough the powers of Social Media. The students have taken up this cause as they feel very little was initially done by th...

  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2015 ON OFFER AT CALVARY
      Calvary Christian College, an independent Childcare to Year Twelve Christian College with campuses in Carbrook and Springwood, seeks to reward students who are active, inquiring and who strive to be willing learners with a positive attitude through their Middle and Senior School Scholarship program. Applications for the College’s Academic and General Scholarships are now open to students entering Years Seven, Eight and Eleven in 2015.&nb...

  • College Principal Tours
      Calvary Christian College conducts regular Principal’s Tours of both campuses. The Principal tours are led by the College Principal, Mrs Cathy Hockey.   Our next principal's tour is Tuesday, 14 October at Carbrook campus and Thursday, 16 October at Springwood campus. The tour will commence at 5:00pm and conclude with an opportunity to meet and ask questions from our various Heads of School. This time is especially helpful to work...

  • Calvary Carnival 2014
      This year has many exciting events, Please click here to save the dates for the Calvary Carnival.  

  • Class of 2013 Outstanding OP Results
      Congratulations to the Class of 2013 on your outstanding OP results. Click on the photo to access the link and view the results here. 

  • Murwillambah Show Success
      Calvary students won ribbons in every category we entered.  Our sheep also won in every ewe category and went on to win the Champion Suffolk Ewe and Supreme Interbreed Champion with one of our new South Australia sheep.  Congrats Sheep Show Team!

  • Calvary Places 3rd for Mission Cup 2013
      Congratulations to our Year Seven Netball team after finishing 3rd overall at the 2013 Mission Food's State Netball championships. After 78 teams, 360 games, 780 students, Calvary has finished 3rd overall. Thank you to the girls in the team, Manager, Mrs Le Sage and super Coach, Mrs Paech for your expertise. A terrific weekend for these girls. We are extremely proud of their achievements. Calvary looks forward to returning again in...

  • Upcoming Canberra Trips for Years 6 and 7
      Calvary Year Six and Seven students from both campuses will soon be on their way to Canberra for the respective camps.  Year Six students leave on 28 October and the Year Seven's leave the week thereafter.  Have a safe and enjoyable time in Canberra.

  • PREP PARENTS INFO NIGHTS
      Calling all Prep Parents for 2015:  Let's create a better world through education.  Find out how at our Prep 2015 Parent Information evenings.  Carbrook campus: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 7pm in the Burnett Theatre in the Library building.  Springwood Campus: Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 6:30pm in the Administration Block, 161 Dennis Road, Springwood.   To book your seat call&nb...

  • Music from the Heart - Showcase 2013
      Calvary's Music Showcase will take place at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Southbank Parklands on Friday 25 October 2013.  The Showcase provides our students with the opportunity to perform in an excellent performance venue and our hope is that it will ignite in them the opportunity to pursue and develop their God-given musical talents.  Our instrumental music program caters for over 300 students. We have the pleas...

  • Sheerluck Holmes - The Musical
      Please click here to purchase tickets to Sheerluck Holmes.  Please note no tickets available at the door.  Please purchase tickets online via our website. Calvary presents Sheerluck Holmes. Theatre Australia described this musical as “…superbly crafted for the school musical” and so it is. Set within the framework of late Victorian England, this musical is an hilariously extravagant s...

  • Congratulations Environment Club
      We are excited to announce that Springwood Learning Enrichment has been awarded a $15000 NAB Schools First Seed Funding award. This award will allow us to expand the work of the Environment Club through a partnership with a local pet and garden supply store, Rochedale Produce. A new chicken coop will be built toward the end of this year to house at least 25 laying hens. Students will have opportunity to engage in poultry and egg production studi...

  • Memorial Service for Tim Rogers 6 SEPT
      A memorial service will be held on Friday 6 September 2013 at 4pm for Calvary's first Principal, Tim Rogers, who passed away suddenly.  The service will take place at Calvary Christian College's Community Centre, 559 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, CARBROOK. Parking available on site. All welcome.

  • Passing of Calvary's first Principal
      It is with sadness that I advise you that Tim Rogers, the first Principal of our College, passed away yesterday morning in Hong Kong.  He died suddenly of a heart attack while he was out running.  Tim was 56 years old. Tim was the Principal Calvary Christian College from 1986 to mid - 1997.  He had a passion for God and serving Him, and was a visionary and great pioneer in Christian schooling. He introduced the God-centre...

  • "Enviro Craft" EKKA Show Bag Takes Top Prize
      Calvary Christian College has been awarded 1st prize for The Ekka”'Design your own awesome Show bag Competition”, held in Brisbane recently. The competition received hundreds of entries from schools across Queensland. 24 Students in years Prep through to Year Six in the Enrichment and Extension Program at Calvary Christian College Springwood campus prepared show bags for the competition. Calvary Christian College provide ...

  • Tonga Mission 2013
      During the last school holidays nine MS/SS students, two staff members and one parent, travelled to Tonga. This was the College’s eighth mission trip to Vava’u in Tonga and all team members had an outstanding time. The team visited four primary schools where they played outdoor games with the children. A presentation of the story of Jonah through song, dance, puppetry and storytelling entertained the children and enabled them to he...

  • Calvary Primary Girls Futsal Stars
      Our Primary Girls futsal team competed at the South Queensland Championships and after making it to the finals, have qualified for the Australasian Championship held later this year.  The girls finished 4th after the regular rounds which placed them against the undefeated Kimberly Park in the semi-final. Playing to their potential, Calvary won 4-2 and really showed what they were capable of. In the final against Our Lady of the Rosary, th...

  • Christmas In July
      Experience warm Calvary Christian College hospitality in an old  fashioned Christmas, featuring music performances and community Christmas Carols. Come and be entertained by over two hundred of our talented young musicians as they take you on a musical odyssey.  Come and join us for a Picnic Tea, food available for purchase from 5:30pm. Put on your winter woollies and bring rugs, cushions or chairs. Come and celebrate Calvary Chr...

  • Twilight Principal's Tours – Middle School Focus
      Tuesday 30 July 2013, 5:30pm Carbrook Campus, 559 Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road, Carbrook. Bring your family and join us after the tour for our Christmas in July Prom Concert Please click here to view other Principal's Tour dates.

  • ICT Scheduled Maintenance Completed
      Please note that the College IT System Scheduled Maintenance has been successfully completed during the June holidays and all the College IT system are now fully operational. Thank you for your co-operation during this important Scheduled Maintenance.

  • Abby and Hannah represent South Coast Region
      Abby Baker and Hannah Le Sage represented the South Coast Region at the State Netball Titles in Cairns. The girls played extremely well and came home with an 8-5 win-loss record. Special congratulations to Abby who was successful in gaining selection into the Queensland Netball Team to compete at the Australian Championships from 31 August – 6 September in Sydney. Well done!

  • Calvary Netball Champs at Beenleigh Primary Schools Netball Cup
       One junior team and two senior teams competed against schools from across Logan district and as far south as Ormeau in the Beenleigh Primary Schools Netball Cup. The junior girls team, the Comets, led by coach Kelly Exton, remained undefeated throughout the night for which they were presented with the Junior Champion Trophy and a $250 cheque to go to the netball program at Calvary. Our senior teams were also fantastic with both teams, ...

  • Kade selected for Brisbane Lions Academy
      Year Nine student Kade Luck has been recruited for the Brisbane Lions Academy.   Kade was recently invited to attend a two day Lions ID Talent Camp where they were put through vigorous testing with the aim of possible selection into this program.   Out of the 200 boys from Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and the Darling Downs Kade was one of only 9 to be selected.   This is a great achievement. Kade has been w...

  • Calvary's Agricultural State Champion
      Year Eleven Calvary student Erin Lee has won the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc. (QCAS) state championship ‘Young Judges, Meat Sheep’ category.   The very talented Erin, and her siblings are forging a name for themselves and Calvary Christian College in the Agricultural Science field.   Erin took the title from last year’s state champion, her sister Georgia (Year Twelve).   This year Geo...

  • Calvary Futsal Champs
      Calvary Christian College has had exceptional results in the South-East Qld Schools Futsal Championships, arguably the strongest and most successful school attending the event.   Calvary won the U10 Boys, U15 Boys & U16 Girls divisions and the U12 Girls were runners up in their division.   The U19 Girls were semi-finalists and the U14 Girls were quarter-finalists.   The U14 Boys team also went through all of their game...

  • Junior School Cross Country POSTPONED
      Due to the weather conditions and concerns for student safety on the course, the Junior School Cross Country that was scheduled for Thursday 21 March 2013 has been postponed until next week. More details will be made available as soon as possible.   Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but as you can understand, the safety of the children is our paramount concern.

  • Caitlyn selected for QSQUAD
      Year Eleven student Caitlyn Smith has been selected for the Queensland Athletics Q-SQUAD.Queensland Athletics introduced the Q-SQUAD to recognise fine Queensland athletes and to provide these talented athletes a recognition pathway. As a Q-SQUAD member, Caitlyn is one of the best athletes in Queensland for her age and event, the 200m. Caitlyn recently took part in the Queensland State Championships in the 200m under 18 girls event an...

  • 2014 Scholarships Now Open!
      Full and part scholarships for students entering Years Seven and Eight and Year Eleven in 2014 are now open to students outside the College, as well as existing. The College offers two types of scholarships; General Excellence and Academic Excellence. For more information, please visit our Scholarships page.

  • Lions Youth of the Year Quest Success
      Congratulations to our School Captain Team Sarah Walton, Justin Tong, Tessa Anderson and Jaden Arndt who all competed well in the Lion’s Youth of the Year Quest. Calvary hosted a Club final where all the entrants undertook a 40 minute interview with 3 members of the community (who form the judging panel). They then presented two impromptu speeches of 2 minutes each, and a 5 minute prepared speech on a topic of their choosing. Two winners ...

  • Mini Open Days - Principal's Tours
      Spark Curiosity. Deliver Opportunity. Please join us on a Principal's Tour and discover what Calvary can offer your child. Calvary Christian College conducts regular Principal’s Tours of both our Springwood and Carbrook campuses. Tours commence at 9:30am and conclude with morning tea and an opportunity to meet and ask questions of our various College Heads. This time is especially helpful to parents wishing to view the C...

  • Help create a better world through education
      Find out how at our Prep 2014 Information Evening. Please come along and find out what Calvary can offer your child. Springwood Campus Wednesday 27th February, 7pm, Logan Uniting Church 121 Dennis Road, Springwood, QLD, 4127 To book you place, please call 3808 8368 or email merriel.oconnor@calvarycc.qld.edu.au  

  • We're proud of Pippa!
      Year Seven student, Pippa Wilkings, is a rising-star in wake-boarding having been placed in almost every competition and being sponsored by two companies.  Recently Pippa has placed:      - 2nd at the National Cable Ski Championship,     - 3rd in the Rail-Jam stop Competition held in Cairns, Sydney, Bli Bli and Logan      - 4th in the Board Stock competition hel...

  • Middle School Begins
      Welcome to our Year Sevens as they start their first week of Middle School. They have all made the milestone transition from Junior to Middle school and will no doubt face the challenges of this new phase with enthusiasm and fun. We are very proud of them and excited to encourage and educate them this year. Welcome Middle School!

  • Welcome Preppies!
      Calvary gladly welcomed four classes of new Preppies across our Springwood and Carbrook campuses. The first day of school is a big milestone for both children and their mums and dads! The first day was met with excitement and only a few tears.  All in all our preppies enjoyed their first day of big school. We are so glad pleased to welcome these new students into the Calvary Community and it is our privilege to educate and nurture them and...

  • Carbrook Campus Information
      Commencement date at Carbrook campus – Thursday 31 January 2013 I am pleased to advise that, due to the power being restored to Carbrook campus, school will commence tomorrow, Thursday 31 January,  for all students including Senior School students and children from Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre. The phone systems at Carbrook campus, email and SMS will be in full operation tomorrow. Junior School parents are advised that Pre...

  • School Closure Information
      Please be advised that due to the uncertainty of power restoration at our College and other factors associated with the current weather conditions, both campuses of Calvary Christian College and Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre will be closed on Tuesday 29 January 2013. School will resume on Wendesday 30 January 2013 for all students including all Senior School students and Kingdom Kids.  Staff will be contacted separately by school manage...

  • School Closure Information 29-30 January 2013
      As previously advised, both campuses of Calvary Christian College and Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre are closed today Tuesday 29 January 2013.  Please note that the phone systems at Carbrook campus are unavailable. The Kingdom Kids information evening has also been postponed. Wednesday 30 January 2013: - Due to the unforceen uncertainty of the timing of power restoration at our College and other factors associated with the current wea...

  • Springwood Campus Information
      SPRINGWOOD CAMPUS - commencing Wednesday 30 January 2013 Springwood campus of Calvary Christian College will resume Wednesday 30 January 2013.  Please be advised that prep students will finish at 12pm on Wednesday 30 January 2013. CARBROOK CAMPUS (Including Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre) - closed Wednesday 30 January 2013.  Due to the uncertainty of power being reconnected to the Carbrook campus, prior to Wednesday afternoon, ...

  • Carbrook Campus Information
      CARBROOK CAMPUS ( including Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre) - closed Wednesday 30 January 2013. CARBROOK CAMPUS (Including Kingdom Kids Childcare Centre) - closed Wednesday 30 January 2013.  Due to the uncertainty of power being reconnected to the Carbrook campus, prior to Wednesday afternoon, to ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, we have made the difficult decision to close Carbrook campus and Kingdom Kids Childcare...

  • Important Weather Update
      Please find below a message from the Principal, Mrs Cathy Hockey, in relation to the recent weather conditions. Posted on Facebook Sunday 27 January, 2013.  Hi All, We are looking forward to the commencement of the 2013 school year. We will wait for the Premier's advice and then confirm our decision tomorrow by SMS, Facebook and the website about the day for the commencement of school. I hope that you are safe, not stranded and ...

  • Charlotte sets a shining example
      Little Charlotte Badcock (Prep T) has set a shining example for her Prep friends in their ‘Sharing the Planet’ unit by taking action and choosing to plant a tree.   Calvary Christian College Prep students, as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program taught, have been exploring wise stewardship of the world they live in.   The IB program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people w...

  • Calvary students raise $18,000 for charity
      Calvary Christian College Year Eight students have raised over $18,000 for charity through their annual Walkathon, over the last five years.  Every year the Year Eights walk as many laps of the oval as they can in two hours and are raise money through donations and sponsorships per lap. Collectively the students have covered 4,860 kilometres, which is more than the distance from Brisbane to Perth, and completed 9908 laps of the school ov...

  • NEiTA Inspirational State Teaching Award and National Inspirational Teaching Award nomination
      Mrs Fiona Baker, Learning Enrichment Teacher at the Springwood campus, has received a 2012 NEiTA (National Excellence in Teaching Award) Inspirational Teaching State and Territory Award for her work with our students. Out of 531 nominations in Queensland, she is one of sixteen teachers to receive this award.  Fiona was officially presented her award at the Springwood Years Three to Six Celebration service on Thursday 5th December. ...

  • Business Students thank Virtual Business Enterprise mentor
      Calvary Senior Business students today thanked Caroline Ting, local licensee from McDonald’s Bryants Road and Logan Hyperdome, for her financial and personal support with running their virtual enterprise. As part of the Year Eleven and Twelve business course, the McDonald’s virtual business program enables students to set up and run a business with a manager and employees to promote and market goods and services in a virtual economy...

  • Class of 2007 Reunites
      Last week the graduating class of 2007 caught up for their Five Year Reunion. For some, it was the first time they had seen each other since the last day of school, so there was much catching up and celebration to be had! About 40 students attended, laughed and shared stories about their time at Calvary, and caught up on the happenings of the last five years. For more information about Calvary Reunions, check out our Alumni section, ‘li...

  • Student of the Year Awards
      Damien English and Laara Pritchard have received Student of the Year awards from the Metropolitan South Institute of Tafe (MSIT). The two Year Eleven students have completed TAFE Hospitality courses as part of Calvary's Partner Program. Damien completed Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) and Laara completed Certificate II in Hospitality. Both Laara and Damien were Students of the Year in their respective subject areas. The...

  • Past student gives to next generation
      Year 3 Calvary students received specialist input from Linda Parnwell in preparation for their ballet performance at the end of year Prep to Year 3 Celebration. Linda, one of Calvary’s foundation students, is a Senior Physiotherapist at Logan Hospital and an extremely accomplished ballet dancer. She showed the Year Three girls some new dance techniques and gave some choreography ideas for their ballet performance piece.  Lin...

  • Share a cuppa with the Principal
      Come share a cuppa, with Mrs Hockey, Tuesday 4 December 8:45am - 9:45am at Cafe Connect on the Carbrook campus.   This event unfortunately has been cancelled.

  • South Coast Track & Field Champions
      Following their success at the South Coast Track and Field championships, Zoe Henare and Lauren Woodward recently competed at the State Championships held in Cairns. Zoe, Year Six and Lauren Year Seven, competed in the Shot Put event with Lauren also adding Discus to her schedule. Both girls have put in a tremendous effort, to make it to this level of competition. Their hard work and persistence is to be commended.   Lauren came ...

  • 10th Annual Showcase
      It was a “big night out” for our little stars as Year Three / Four Choir, Five / Six Choir, Junior and Development String Ensembles and Bands delighted us with items that brought smiles to everyone in the audience. Our senior performance groups thrilled audience members as they took us on a musical odyssey with different styles of music from all round the world. The program moved smoothly from talent to talent including solos, trio...

  • Griffith University Business School Ambassadors
      On Thursday night 13 September four Year Twelve students from Calvary were awarded graduation certificates for their participation in the Griffith University Business School Ambassadors Program. Through their attendance for three days at university lectures and their successful completion of relevant assessment, all our students now have direct entry into Griffith's Business degree program. The students were Chauntelle Price, ...

  • Artsfest 2012
      Artsfest is a vibrant week of creativity headlined by ‘Alice’ the musical but also including the Music Extension Concert, The Gallery of students artwork plus mural art and the student film competition.  Calvary has a rich heritage of performing and visual art which is a credit to our students and the encouragement of our teachers.     ...

  • ICT Scheduled Maintenance
      Due to ICT Scheduled Maintenance, the College ICT system will not be accessible from 4 October to 5 October 2012. Please Note: This will include access to Parent Lounge or the Student and Staff Portal.

  • Inspire - Woman's Conference
      Logan Uniting Church presents 'Inspire' - A day of growth for every woman.  Saturday 27 October 2012. This one day conference will inspire, encourage and challenge women of all generations. Logan Uniting Church welcomes you to join in and hear speaker Joy Graetz. As a teenager, Joy decided to say YES to opportunity. This has truly shaped her life ever since. A beautiful woman inside and out, Joy is a wife and mother of t...

  • Calvary Showcase - Tenth Annual
      Calvary Showcase held annually and is the highlight of our School of Music performance calendar. This year we are celebrating our Tenth Annual showcase on Friday 19 October 2012. To book tickets, please click here Extended tours are organised usually every second year enhance extended performance opportunities. In recent years, our senior groups have toured throughout New South Wales, central and south east Queensland. In 2007 we embark...

  • Alice in Wonderland - The Musical
      Calvary Christian College invites you to our 2012 College Musical, "Alice in Wonderland". Wednesday 10 October. Matinee - 4.00pm and Evening - 7.00pm. Futher information or tickets please click here. This year the middle and senior drama classes have come together to form a cast of over 70 performers. The musical is looking very exicitng with a Zen Zen Zo feel to the choreography, zany 'punk-look' cosutmes and lo...

  • Calvary vs Calvary Netball Grandfinal 2012
      Calvary Cyclones played the Calvary Cruisers on Saturday 15 September in the Cadet 4 Grand Final of the Underwood Park Netball Association. The game was very close, with a full time score of 25-25, followed by a score of 31-31 after extra-time.  The game was eventually decided in double overtime 33-31, with the Cyclones taking the victory by the necessary 2-goal advantage. It was an exciting game and had everyone on the edge of their seats. ...

  • Renowed Authors visit Calvary
      Three Authors Visit Calvary for Literature Day – Monday 27 August 2012 I have always believed that having authors, illustrators and storytellers visit the school and speak to  students is a great way to inspire children’s reading and writing.  Hearing an author talk about how they got their ideas, how they construct their stories and hearing them read extracts from their books can really have a lasting impact on students....

  • Calvary Teachers take Australian Curriculum Initiative
      Calvary Teachers Take Australian Curriculum Initiative Two of Calvary’s English teachers, Annette Carbry and Robyn Ray were asked to present a workshop at the English Teachers’ Association of Queensland (ETAQ) Beginning Teachers Seminar at Stuartholme School earlier this year. Their workshop was based on a unit of work they had prepared for their Year Ten English classes, titled Australian Stories.  The unit was based on the co...

  • Defence Scholarship for our D’Arcy
      D’Arcy Wade, Year Eleven,  was awarded the 2012 Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS) from over 2300 applications from across Australia.   The DTS Program commenced in 2009 and provides a financial incentive to eligible Year Eleven and Twelve students to stay at school and finish their education whilst undertaking Maths and English and a trade or technical related subject, suitable to further study and training for a technical tra...

  • College Principal's Tours
      Calvary Christian College conducts regular Principal’s Tours of both our Springwood and Carbrook campuses. Tours commence at 9:30am and conclude with morning tea and an opportunity to meet and ask questions of our various College Heads. This time is especially helpful to parents wishing to view the College whilst operating during a normal school day. Please click here for tour dates for 2014.

  • Under 8's Day 2012
      The College was blessed with awesome weather on our Under Eights’ Day held on Friday, 20 July 2012. A variety of activities kept  the children extremely busy and entertained.  Squeals of delight, continuous laughter and fun was heard all over campus.A very big thank you to all those who helped in creating this wonderland for the children of our community. Parents and grandparents commented on what a wonderful d...

  • Christmas In July 2012
      Red, green and tinsel was everywhere to be seen as students, parents and staff arrived for this year’s Christmas in July Prom Concert held on Tuesday, 24 July. The Middle School grass area was transformed into an outdoor theatre as families set up their picnic chairs and blankets and waited for the performance to start. There was so much Christmas spirit in the air when the College choirs, band ensembles started to perform well known Christ...

  • Christmas in July
      Christmas in July Prom Concert at Calvary Christian College, Carbrook Campus. Tuesday 24 July Commencing at 6:30pm.  Put on your winter woollies, bring rugs, cushions or chairs and come celebrate Calvary Christian College style with family and friends. During the evening you will be entertained by over two hundred of our talented young musicians as they take you on a musical odyssey featuring both traditional and more moder...

  • School resumes for all students on Wednesday 11 July 2012
      Welcome to Term 3!   School resumes for all students on Wednesday 11 July 2012 Staff will be attending the College Annual Retreat on Monday and Tuesday 9-10 July 2012.   We are looking forward to another exciting Term at Calvary.

  • Tim Costello visits Calvary!
      At the “40 Hour Famine Campaign” launch that coincided with Calvary’s annual “Green Week”, with the theme this year of “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”,  Rev Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision Australia, thanked Calvary students for their $50,000 contribution over the past ten years. Rev Costello also commented to Greg Bradley, Youth Manager Qld, of World Vision Australia, on the warm welcome, wonde...

  • College Network Unavailability – System Maintenance
      Please be advised that the College network will be unavailable due to important scheduled maintenance at the following times over the College vacation period – The system is likely to be either unavailable or interrupted at the following times - FRI 15 JUNE – from 1700 > onwards SAT 16 JUNE – all day SUN 17 JUNE – all day...

  • Twilight Principal's Tour
      Calvary Christian College will be conducting a Twilight Principal’s Tour on Tuesday 24 July on our Carbrook Campus. The Tour will commence at 5:30pm and will be led by College Principal, Mrs Cathy Hockey.  To register your interest for this tour, please email The College Registrar on info@calvarycc.qld.edu.au or contact the College on 3287 6222 for more information.

  • Tonga Mission Trip 2012
      Mrs Kolope and a team of staff, including Mrs Prior and Mrs Wilson, will travel to Tonga over the first week of the holidays.  The focus for the trip is professional development, where Calvary staff will run workshops for primary and secondary Tongan teachers.  It is a privileged opportunity to invest into others out the wealth of our experience and resources.  This represents our sixth mission trip and our College community has bu...

  • M/SS Athletics Carnival
      The M/SS Athletics Carnival was originally scheduled for Wednesday 13 June and Thursday 14 June this week. However, due to the recent rain and subsequent unsuitability of the oval, the carnival has been rescheduled to Thursday 14 June (Day one program) and Friday 15 June (Day two Program).  All scheduling and associated duties remain unchanged. Please be advised that Wednesday is therefore a normal school day. Please be aware that stud...

  • P&F Meeting Cancelled
      The P&F Meeting for Carbrook Campus that was scheduled for tonight, has been cancelled.  The next meeting is Wednesday 11 July at 7pm, in the Preston Building. We apologise for any inconvenience.

  • Open House Cafe Connect
      An Open House with the Principal will be held at Cafe Connect on Tuesday 6 November from 8:45am - 9:45am.  Parents from both campuses are invited to come and have a chat with me. Cafe Connect is located on the Cabrook Campus. 

  • Calvary Carnival 2012
      Calvary Carnival 2012, Wow, Were you there?  If not, you missed a fantastic day.  God blessed us with a beautiful sunny day and the Springwood Campus looked outstanding as it came to life with rides, stalls, entertainment and fun.  It was wonderful to see so many Calvary families supporting this initiative from the Parents and Friends Association.  Parents had donated items and prizes for stalls, baked cakes and biscuits ...

  • GROW Student Conference 2012
      GROW continues to be a pivotal event within the Middle School year. The dynamic celebration of our Christian faith captured and engaged the student’s minds, body and spirit.  Pastor Raju, our keynote speaker, enthralled and encouraged us with the amazing ‘God stories’ from Nepal.  Electives were delivered by students, teachers, local youth pastors and other Calvary staff who translated our God’s Transformers them...

  • Open Question Day
      We delight in inviting you to join us at our annual College Open Question Day Carbrook campus, on Friday 25 May 2012 9:00am - 12 noon. You will be able to experience the College and meet staff and students.         * Displays in and around the College         * Music Performance         * Tours of the campus If you would...

  • Calvary Business Week
      Calvary Business Week is a Business Simulation Program run for Year Ten students during Camp Week. Students are divided into ten groups of approximately ten people and have to come up with a business concepts to bring to market. Apart from designing their concept, they had to create a television commercial, design branding and slogans, assemble a trade display, write a business proposal and present a venture pitch. This year a wide variety...

  • Firebirds Netball Clinic
      Holiday Firebirds Netball Clinic On the last Friday of the school holidays 28 of our netballers attended a coaching clinic on the MPC run by Chelsea Pitman (Australian Diamonds and Queensland Firebirds) and Candice Adams (Queensland Firebirds).  The girls got to experience some great skills and drills, as well as being motivated to take their netball to a higher level.  At the clinic ABC Radio also interviewed two of our students (Meg ...

  • Logan Uniting Church Easter 2012
      For more details on Easter Service times, please contact Logan Uniting Church office on: 3387 5777 or log onto: www.luc.org.au

  • GALA DAY (Inter-School Sport) Friday 27 April - CANCELLED
        The College has been advised that the Beenleigh District Gala Day that was scheduled for Friday 27 April 2012 has been CANCELLED due to weather impacting on the playing fields. For more information, please contact Mr Lenton Ph: 3287 6222

  • JS Cross Country
      JS Cross Country has been postponed till next week.  A date will be advised as soon as possible.

  • Lions Youth of the Year Competition
      Chauntelle Price, College Captain for 2012 was selected as the school representative in the National Lions Youth of the Year Competition. This competition aims to give young people the opportunity to network as they prepare themselves to enter the workforce. Run annually by Lions International, contestants initially undergo an interview with three judges from the local community. Thereafter in a public forum  they  respond to two que...

  • Book Fair
      There is always something special about meeting the author of books that you have enjoyed reading and the students always look forward to such an event. On Tuesday 6 March, during the week of Book Fair we were not disappointed. Christian writer Andrew McDonough, the author of the Lost Sheep series of Bible stories visited Calvary. He was highly entertaining and informative and captivated his audiences of lower and middle school students on b...

  • Student Impact Leadership Conference
      On Friday, 2 March, our Senior Leadership Team joined with our Middle School Student Leaders and attended the Student Impact Conference at the Sleeman Sports Complex. During the day our leaders engaged with topics such as: being leaders that leave a legacy, the untold principle of leadership, how to motivate others, improving public speaking skills, conducting effective leadership meetings and running fantastic events.  It was reported from ...

  • Brother and Sister Winning Combination
      Congratulations to Rhys and Hannah Le Sage after being announced, overall boy and girl Champion in the recent Carbrook Junior School Swimming Carnival. This is a first time a brother and sister has taken out the Overall champion.  Congratulations Rhys and Hannah.

  • MS/SS Induction Service
      Student Induction Service 2012 Our Student Induction was conducted for the first time in the Calvary Community Centre on Friday 3 February in front of the Middle and Senior School staff and students and over one hundred family members and friends who were able to join us for the occasion. May God bless our students who lead through their formal offices of leadership this year and in turn may our community be blessed by them.

  • Cafe Connect
      Café Connect is now up and running in the Calvary Community Centre. This is an exciting venture for the College and we look forward to “connecting” with parents and staff at the Café. The café is open from 7:30AM in the morning and 2PM in the afternoon on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. Drop in and say hi to Hayley and Bek!      

  • Welcome to Prep C
      We have had a fabulous start to the year!

  • Prep G
      We are loving life in Prep.

  • College Dedication Service
      To book your place, please click here

  • WET WEATHER UPDATE
      School is operating as normal today – Friday 27 January 2012 We are aware of some localised road closures but nothing that would prevent the college operating as normal. Please check the official government websites for road conditions, road closures and weather alerts. Road closures in Logan City Council  area - http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/maintenance-and-works/roads-and-drainage/closed-roads Bureau of...

  • Calvary Athletics Success
      Calvary student Caitlyn Smith took part in the recent Australian All Schools Championships at UQ, St Lucia.  Competitors from across Australia took part in the competition with each student only allowed to take part in two events, excluding the relays.   Caitlyn competed in the 100m and 200m events as an under 16 competitor (outside her u/15 age group).  She achieved personal best times in the 100m a...

  • Our Boys do us Proud!
      The Calvary 12's Boys Futsal teams competed at the Australasian Futsal Competition held from Friday 25 til Sunday 27 November at the Runaway Bay Sporting Complex. After the group matches were played the team was placed 4th as they were defeated by the number one ranked team from Assisi, who went on to become the Champions in the Semi-final.   The boys displayed outstanding skills and spirit througho...

  • Victory to the Seniors
      Victory has gone to the Seniors who defeated the Teachers 2-1 in the Annual Tommy Cup soccer match.  The Teachers were aiming for a win to make it 3 years in a row...but could not match the skills of the Seniors who were sharp and keen on and off the field!  Lots of fun!

  • Farewell Matthew
      We congratulate and farewell Year Ten student, Matthew Schmidt who is now living in Canberra having accepted a Football (Soccer) Scholarship that was offered by the Australian Institute of Sport.  Matthew is currently training intensely as a member of the Australian squad that will compete at the Asia Cup in 2012 and, hopefully, the Under 17 World Cup in 2013.  In the meantime Matthew will be travelling Australia playing ...

  • Springwood's AFL Winners!
      Congratulations to the Year Five and Six boys at Springwood Campus who are the AFL Champions for Logan District for 2011.  Thank you Mr Grainger for your inspirational coaching!

  • Calvary Back to Back Australasian Champions
      Calvary Christian College U15 boys Futsal team qualified for the Australasian Cup Futsal (Vikings) Tournament by winning the South Qld Champion of Champions School boys Tournament held late July this year. The Australian Titles were held last weekend (4-6 November) at the Runaway Bay Sports Complex on the Gold Coast. The Calvary team placed 3rd after the first round of matches; qualifying them for the finals. After winning the initial knockout ...

  • Student Induction
      One hundred parents, relatives and friends joined the Middle and Senior School staff and students at the 2011 Student Induction Ceremony held on the morning of Friday 4 February.  The ceremony affirmed all students in formal leadership positions, conferring upon them both the authority and responsibility of their positions as they received their badges and took their pledge.  They were acknowledged in front of our community and dedicate...

  • Class of 2006 Reunite
      On Saturday night, past students from the Class of 2006 got together in Souhbank for a great catch-up.  For some, they hadn't seen each other since their last day of school so there was much laughter and celebration to be had!

  • Debating Success
      For the third year in a row a Calvary Christian College team has made it to the finals of the Beenleigh Rotary Debating Competition. This year a tie for second place, (between the two Calvary teams) saw the Calvary A team progress to the finals, on count back. Congratulations to the team made up of year 12 students Katie Hodgson, Douglas Thomson and Jordan English.  Other awards were also presented for involvement, and Chauntelle Pric...

  • Public Speaking Celebrations
      For the second year in a row Zoe Thompson (SWD) placed first in her age division at the AB Paterson Public Speaking Competition, delivering a fascinating speech on the topic ‘Not many people know this’.  She chose to speak about the dairy industry focussing on cruelty to cows, and how environmentally unfriendly this industry is. In the highly competitive senior divisions, Chauntelle Price also placed first in the Year Eleven Fin...

  • Allstar Ellen
      Congratulations to Ellen Hepburn who was named an "allstar" goalkeeper in a recent national futsal tournament and who has been successful in making the Australian u13 Girls Futsal team to tour New Zealand in 2012. Teams will take part in a 12 day tour of NZ in April and May including games in Auckland, Masterton and Taupo.

  • Girls on Fire at the Cup
      Over the weekend our Year 7 Netball team competed with 84 other schools in Queensland in the Firebirds Mission Netball Cup.  Calvary was placed in a pool with 9 other schools and at the end of their round of games, they remained undefeated and at the top of thier pool ladder.  In their elimination finals match, they played Our Lady of the Rosary College. Unfortunately the girls ended their campaign with that game with a 22-10 ...

  • Stellar Performances!
      Congratulations to Jordan Koszo, Jacqueline O’Donnell, Luke Frost, Saadiya Fourie and Matthew Borja who gave stellar performaces at a concert last week as part of thier assessment for Music Extension.  They showcased their considerable talent through vocals, guitar, drums, piano and composition through many and varied pieces from J.S.Bach to Jimi Hendrix, Adele and original work. 

  • Awesome Artwork
      The Visual Art students enjoyed a week of demonstrations and workshops with our Artist in Residence, Christian Griffith from Aerograffix during ArtsFest last week. Their creative stencil canvas artworks were displayed in the Arts Fest Gallery and another amazing wall mural has been painted by Christian in the PATC building opposite the Senior Music Room.

  • 10 Year Celebration
      Gradutes from the class of 2011 had a fabuous time on Saturday night catching up with each other at their 10 year reunion.  Our Alumni were pleased to see some current staff as well as a visit from a past staff member.  We wish the many mums to be that were there, all the best over the next few months.

  • The Chargers are Grand Final Champions!
      Looks like Sam Stosur is not the only Grand Final champion celebrating this morning.  Our very own Calvary Chargers are netball grand final winners after a sweet 37 to 11 victory over Rochedale State High School team, Supa Troopers.  The Under 12 girls team played on Saturday at Underwood Park.  Well done to all of our netball teams who have done us proud.

  • Bus Strike
      The College has been advised that there will be a Veolia Bus Strike on Thursday 1 September 2011. Families whose children usually use this bus service will be required to make alternative transportation arrangements for getting their children to and from school on that day.

  • QCS
      Please take the time to lift up our Year Twelve students in prayer to God as they sit for thier QCS test on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  They will certainly be encouraged knowing our Community is praying for them and believing in them.

  • Free Dress Monday
      Both Junior Schools on Monday will be having a free dress day (Gold Coin Donation) to raise funds to support the families who are grieving the tragic loss of thier loved ones in the recent house fire in our local community.

  • Tune In
      Calvary radio jingle by Calvary students coming soon!

  • Happy Birthday
      Happy 5th Birthday Kingdom Kids!  Have fun this week celebrating.

  • Delicious Produce
      Springwood students and parents are now enjoying produce from their Vege Patch, funded by a Logan City Council $5500 EnviroGrant and opened by Councillor Lisa Bradley in June 2011.  Congratulations to the Environment Club for all of their hard work.

  • More Success at Sheep Judging!
      Calvary Show Team has two more students who have qualified for State Finals in Junior Judging! Tanisha McBratney gained First place at the Mudgeeraba Show and then followed this up with First place at the Laidley Show. Tanisha competed against a total of 17 other students (11 at Mudgeeraba and 6 at Laidley). Gaining First place at 2 shows has resulted in Tanisha qualifying for the State Finals which will be held next year in Toowoomba. Josh Br...

  • Veolia bus strike info
      Veoloa is back on line.  Bus run home today (Friday 22 July) will be happening as per normal.

  • Ellen's Success
      Ellen Hepburn (Year 7) has been successful in making the Regional Tennis and Soccer teams to compete at the State titles during term 3. Over a period of 16 days she will compete at Tennis Tournament at Tingalpa and the Soccer Carnival in Cairns, while in between, be part of the Calvary Fustal team to compete at the South East Qld Champion of Champions.

  • Musical Spectacular
      Well done cast and crew of Man of Steel 2011.  You thoroughly entertained us and we are so proud of you all for your amazing efforts.  Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

  • Reports
      Junior school student reports will be available on-line on Parentlink on Wednesday 23 June 2011 and Middle School and Senior School student reports will be mailed to parent’s postal address in the week commencing 27 June 2011.

  • District Cross Country Celebrations!
      Congratulations to the 30 students from Years Four to Seven who competed on Monday 30 May, in the District Cross Country Championships.  From this group, three students have been successful in making the Beenleigh District team. Well done Hannah LeSage, Laura Paech and Arden Frylink.  We wish them the very best as they compete at the South Coast Regional trails on June 9. It is also pleasing to announce that...

  • Carnival Madness!
      What a success the Calvary Carnival was!  God blessed us with a beautiful sunny day and the Springwood Campus looked outstanding as it came to life with rides, stalls, entertainment and fun.  It was wonderful to see so many Springwood families supporting this initiative from the Parents and Friends Association.  Parents had donated items and prizes for stalls, baked cakes and biscuits and served on stalls throughout the day.  ...

  • Easter Inspirtation
      The J-Team recently presented a brilliant and very moving Easter presentation entitled, “Aftermath”.  This was a short drama about the death and resurrection of Christ.  Over 300 hundred people from our Calvary community attended enjoying the drama, the beautiful dance presentation by the Tehillah Kids, Pastor Jim’s message and the special passing of the candle lighting.  Yummy hot chocolate and hot cross buns wer...

  • Judge Georgia
      Georgia Lee was awarded First place in the Junior Sheep Judging (over 15’s age group) at the Warwick Show. This qualified her for the State Finals in Junior Judging which was held at the Toowoomba Show. At 15 years of age Georgia was the youngest competitor in the field (the age limit was 25 years) and Georgia gave an admirable performance, gaining sixth place. Georgia is to be congratulated and commended for her achievements. &n...

  • A Fiery Visit
      Chelsea Pitman from the Qld Firebirds paid a visit to Calvary on Thursday 7 April to talk to our netballers and sign player cards.  Chelsea is a GA/WA for the unbeaten Firebirds team, and talked about her sporting history, training and nutrition requirements at the elite level of sport, rivalries in the ANZ Championship, media coverage of women’s sport, as well the netball teams she has played for and injuries she has sustained on ...

  • Published Author in the Junior School
      Following on from the success of Literature Day and Book Fair, it is fitting to recognise the achievements of one of our students who is now a published author. Tiana entered a competition last year in which she was invited to submit a short story for inclusion in an anthology of children’s work. Much to her delight, Tiana’s story was selected for publication and she recently received her copy of “Word Express”. Congratu...

  • Zoe's Success
      Zoe Thompson, of Year 6 at the Springwood Campus, may look like an ordinary child, yet she has so many interesting ideas to share.  Zoe recently participated in the “Bug in a Book” story writing competition and won first place with her story titled “Carpargia”.  But this is not the first time that Zoe has had success in presenting her ideas to a wider audience.  Zoe was the winner of the 2010 AB Paterson Pub...

  • Jordan makes Parliament
      Congratulations to Year Twelve student Jordan English on his appointment as the Youth Member for the electorate of Redlands on the Queensland Youth Parliament. You will see Jordan recognised on the QYP website http://www.ymcaqyp.org under ‘Latest News’ along with the representatives from 88 other electorates.

  • Artworks make waves
      Three Calvary College students have broken the mold at Logan Art Gallery’s annual exhibition for schools. Year 11 Visual Art students, Jenna Chippindall, Michael Schmidt and Joshua Van Manen, each had two artworks selected for hanging in the exhibition. This was an exceptional achievement because the gallery has a policy of selecting no more than five works per school. However, the vetting committee could not select one to eliminate so wa...

  • Jenali is on a mission
      FALLING in love with a community thousands of kilometres away across the Coral Sea has decided the future of high school student Jenali Collier.  She wants to continue her mission work with under-privileged communities in Vanuatu, once she completes her high school certificate at Calvary Christian College this year.   Jenali, 16, from Mount Cotton, took part in a Vanuatu mission trip in 2006 organised by her father, who i...

  • Calvary In Action helping flood affected areas
      An invitation to join a combined Logan UC and Calvary CC work party as part of a:   “Flood Disaster Relief Mission to Chinchilla - Restoration of the Clover Hill Ranch” (A Christian Campsite for the regional young people)   If you are interested in joining the work group or have a family member who may be interested, please contact Ps Jim (details below). Following are the details:   Date: Weeken...

  • Co-curricular Expo
      The Co-curricular Expo was abuzz with excitement, sound and colour.  The annual showcase and signup featured a broad range of choices ranging from recreational sport through to cultural  and club activities.   The Expo was especially popular this year with students signing up in record numbers.  A standout at the expo were the cute calves from Ag Science club’s display who drew much attention and interest.   Thi...

  • Calvary Students on the ABC Airwaves
      Four Calvary’s students interviewed PM, Wyatt Roy on ABC Students Press Call, on the Madonna King’s program on Thursday, 4 November 2010. Mr Wyatt Roy won the seat of Longman for the LNP in the last election, to become Australia’s youngest MP. Mr Wyatt delivered his maiden speech to parliament last week and our students used this speech as part of their research for the tough questions they asked the MP during the interview....

  • Madison is an Equestrian Champion
      It is with great excitement to share that Year Ten student, Madison Simpson has been chosen to represent the Queensland team at the Equestrian Australia Interschool Championships at Sydney International Equestrian centre in September, 2010 in the area of “Eventing”.  Well done Madison.

  • Caitlyn Smith Ripping it at Regionals!
      Year Eight student Caitlyn Smith has put in a pearler effort in making it to the Regional's to represent Calvary.  Recently at Districts, Caitlyn won in the following events:  100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and long jump.  Yesterday competing at Regional level, Caitlyn won her 100m event and is competing today in the 200m.  All the best Caitlyn - we are cheering you on!

  • Outstanding Soccer Success for Matt Schmidt
      Congratulations Matthew Schmidt on his selection to the U14 Queensland Soccer Team for the FFA National Youth Championships.  These championships represent the highest level of youth soccer in the country and this is a credit to Matthew’s outstanding ability, perseverance and commitment to his sport.

  • Rocklea and Warrick Sheep Show Sensations!
      The sheep and cattle show team had a very busy May Day long weekend. On Saturday May 1 the sheep show team represented Calvary at Marburg Show in the junior and senior judging. The Lee family took out a Trifecta in the Junior judging. Congratulations Georgia (1st) Erin (2nd), and Aiden (3rd) for their efforts. In the senior judging, a past student and helper of our sheep show team, Matt Franklin was in first place with Maddison Lee in Year Eleven...

  • Sheep Show Success
      Our Sheep show team had a great time helping Corinda High celebrate their fiftieth anniversary.   Our Ewe Lambs received first and second.   Our ‘four tooth Ewes’ also received a first and second.   Two first place Ewes received Champion and Reserve Champion.   ‘Milly’, our Ewe Lamb also received Champion of Show.   ‘Norman’, received first place for ‘four tooth Ram&...

  • Springwood Sporting Champions!
      On Friday 11 June, both the Calvary Senior Boys A Soccer Team and the Calvary Junior Girls Netball A team won their Grand finals in the Logan competition. This makes Calvary Champions in both these sports for 2010. Certainly a fantastic achievement as over 20 schools competed in the competitions.

  • Australasian Cup Champions!
      Calvary had seven teams entered in the Gold Coast Finals in the areas of netball, soccer, touch, volleyball and tennis. Well done to all of the teams who participated and a special congratulations to the Under 14 Boys soccer team who won their final making them Gold Coast Champions!

  • Rostrum Voice of Youth Public Speaking Competition
      Congratulations to Hannah Woodward who made it to the semi finals in the Rostrum Voice of Youth Competition.

  • The World of Debating
      Thrree Year Eight teams competed in the preliminary rounds of the Queensland Debating Union Competition.  One team is through the the preliminary finals.     The senior debating team, in the Beenleigh Rotary Debating competition is currently coming second, with three debates still to go!  Go Teams!      

  • GROW Conference Fundraising Efforts
      Thank you to our Middle School students who raised $200 for World Vision.

  • Readers Cup Challenge
      Congratulations to Rachel Rasi, Dayna Zimmerman, Matilda Seddon and Rayna Couper who competed against 16 other schools to win this year’s Bayside Region Readers’ Cup Challenge for years 6/7.  The students will now go on to compete in the state finals in September.