Caloundra Christian College
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Caloundra QLD 4551
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Phone: 5436 6777

From the Head of Primary

Soaring into Term 4

This term in Primary, our Foundations for Life and Learning — Courage and Improve — have been at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been encouraging our students to stretch beyond what feels comfortable, to have the courage to try and to see every mistake as a stepping stone toward growth. Our focus scripture, 'Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles' (Isaiah 40:31), has been a beautiful reminder that true strength comes not from striving, but from trusting in God.

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We’ve been unpacking together what it really means to soar like an eagle. When storms approach, eagles don’t flee—they fly directly into the wind, using the warm updrafts to lift themselves high above the clouds. The storm doesn’t destroy them; it strengthens them. This image has captured the hearts of our students. We’ve reminded them that the glory isn’t found in the storm itself, but in how God uses it to lift us higher. He doesn’t always remove life’s challenges, but He equips us with the courage, strength and wisdom to rise above them.

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In class devotions and discussions, we’ve explored how God calls each of us to face difficulties with faith rather than fear. When we place our hope in Him, He renews our strength and gives us the perspective to see beyond the chaos—to rise above it and shine as living testimonies of His grace, love and mercy. It’s been wonderful to see students grasp that courage isn’t about never feeling afraid; it’s about choosing to trust God even when things feel uncertain.

Through this lens, our learning community has been growing in perseverance, maturity and self-discipline. We’ve seen students tackling tricky maths concepts with determination, showing care and pride in their bookwork and learning to take responsibility for their choices. Our PeaceWise Kids program has continued to help students develop peacemaking skills, resolve conflict respectfully and strengthen friendships. We’ve been reminding them that to shine for Jesus, we need to be examples of kindness, humility and grace—people who build up rather than tear down, who seek understanding and who bring peace wherever we go.

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Another highlight of the term has been celebrating the many achievements of our children, both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it’s success on the sports field, creativity in the arts or acts of compassion in the community, we love recognising the unique ways our students reflect God’s light. These moments remind us that learning doesn’t stop at the school gate—it continues through every opportunity where courage, commitment and care are shown.

As we look ahead, Term 4 promises to be filled with moments of joy and celebration. Our Creative Arts Festival, Year 6 Graduation, Presentation Nights and end-of-year celebrations will give us many opportunities to honour the effort, growth and faithfulness shown by our students throughout the year.

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Our shared focus for this final term is simple but powerful: to try our best, finish strong and keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, who renews our strength daily. Like the eagle, may we continue to rise above life’s storms, trusting that God is using every moment—every challenge, every success—to shape us into people who bring glory to His name and hope to the world around us.

Blessings

Julie March