Colour Fun Run

Have you registered your child yet?

Next Friday afternoon, the CalCC Colour Fun Run will bring the whole College together for a fun-filled event. The P&F Committee have organised some fun activities and each student will receive a pair of sunglasses for them to wear during the run. 

Students must bring white or light-coloured old clothes to change into at lunch.

While all students who bring the required clothes will be able to participate, the Colour Fun Run is a fundraiser and we encourage all parents to register your children using the QR code below. Every dollar raised will go towards redeveloping our playground area. If every student raised just $10, we could reach over $5,000. 

QUESTION TIME: Why isn’t the College putting money towards the playground?

Short Answer: We are.

Our P&F committee is committed to raising money for the playground. As a College, we are keen to support this project. Through careful financial management this year, space has been created for us to commit $75,000 towards the playground to match the wonderful fundraising that our community has been involved in this year. This addition to the overall budget means, if the P&F raises another $20 000, we would have $150,000 to make our plans a reality. Please see below for our plans for the extension and redevelopment of our playground.  

Playground Plans

One of the issues we have had is the size of the current playground area. The narrow dimension limited what options we were able to consider. We have therefore decided to build an additional softfall area below the current playground. This area still enjoys the shade of our gum trees but allows for us to provide a more creative playground space that meets the needs of a variety of ages.

Our original playground will be redeveloped to include stepping stones and balance beams. Our original monkey bars will be revamped to allow easier access, and some of the original tyres will be replanted for safer climbing. Additionally, free-standing rope and balance equipment will also be added. This area will be suitable for all students and will have a natural feel that fits in with our beautiful gum trees and sandpit area. 

Our new playground area will provide two modular play systems, one suitable for junior Primary students and one aimed at older students. Below are examples, however, please understand we are still discussing options with our supplier and the final choices may not reflect the following designs. 

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We are eager to finalise arrangements and complete the project by the end of the year. Fundraising will play an important role in helping us achieve this goal. I look forward to sharing more updates as plans are confirmed.

Term Three - Halfway Through

Hebrews 10:24–25, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” 

We are just over halfway through the term and it has been filled with so many moments that remind me why I love our CalCC community. Again and again, I have seen students, parents and staff step in with enthusiasm and a willingness to serve — living out our foundations of Compassion and Courage in such practical and meaningful ways.

In Term 3, many of our Primary classes head off on camps, including our Year 6 students who represented CalCC so well in Canberra as they met local MPs and toured national institutions. Camps give children the chance to step beyond the familiar, try new activities, stretch themselves and discover they are braver and more capable than they realise. Whether tackling a challenge, working as a team or sharing a joke during breakfast, these experiences build stronger connections with classmates and teachers and often become some of the most memorable moments of school life. Thanks to all our staff who support and cared for our campers. 

Last week could almost be described as Compassion Week, as students were encouraged to look outward. Thank you to our families for supporting the food collection and fundraising for Rosie’s Homeless Outreach, a local organisation that provides practical and pastoral care here in Caloundra. It was moving to see our young people show such empathy and generosity, recognising that even small acts can bring real hope to those facing significant struggles.

This week, Book Week filled the College with colour and imagination. It was wonderful to see so many students parade in their costumes on Tuesday and I loved hearing the excitement of our Primary students as the award-winning books were announced on screen. A big thank you to our Library team, led by Mrs Porter, for not only organising the parade but also coordinating the many in-class and lunchtime activities that our students enjoyed throughout the week.

Finally, congratulations to our Athletes and sportsmen and women. This term, we have seen over 40 students represent CalCC at the District Athletics Carnivals, and I am excited that our Primary athletes won the Percentage Championship. A true achievement! 

Our basketball teams are also going from strength to strength, including our new intermediate team, which is competing in the Sunshine Coast Secondary School Basketball competition and is now at the top of the ladder. Thank you to all who are involved in giving our students the opportunity to stretch themselves towards achievement. 

God bless

Vince Wakefield

Principal.