Relationships are Key

The greatest commandment that Jesus taught demonstrates how important our relationships are. Relationships with the Father and relationships with our neighbours; in Matthew 22:36-39, a Pharisee asks Jesus, 'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

A Secondary priority for Term 1 is developing relationships. From our Orientation Week at the start of the term, to our camp weeks, students have been getting to know each other, while coming into their identity of what it means to be a student in the CalCC community.

Our camps have been a highlight for staff and students alike this term. There have been a multitude of reports of courageous displays when overcoming challenges, joyful interactions between students and strengthening relationships through purposeful teamwork activities. We are making plans for our 2026 camps to be run at the same time in Week 3 due to the positive feedback from this term and are attempting to secure Wednesday to Friday camp spots as much as possible.

Swimming Superstars

Our swimming students have shone this term and we congratulate all of our Age Champion award recipients, as well as those who qualified for District Swimming!  Special mention to Sabelle and Tristan H who have represented at State Swimming Championships, achieving personal bests and shining in this domain. Sabelle has also achieved a Bronze in 50m Breaststroke, achieving as a State medalist! Well done for this exceptional achievement Sabelle and Tristan!

Be a Learner 

As our assessment season is underway, we remind our students of the lessons they have learned so far this year during our wellbeing lessons. By recognising our values and our purpose in this life and aligning our actions to these, we foster optimal conditions for our own wellbeing. We also encourage our students to connect with subject teachers for academic support where needed and our Connect teachers and Year Level Coordinators for pastoral support.

With NAPLAN around the corner, it’s important that our Year 7 and 9 students prepare by having:

• Breakfast,
• A fully charged laptop,
• Their charger (just in case),
• A mouse,
• Wireless headphones that are compatible with their laptop,

We are sure to see our foundations of courage and improve throughout our NAPLAN and assessment season.  We encourage all students to cultivate healthy study habits and to try their best.

With blessings

Dr Amber-Lee Donahoo
Head of Secondary Learning Community