At our Commencement Service today, Mr Walt asked a question: What’s your favorite mode of transportation? Cars? Bikes? Trains? Well, mine is unique: sailboats. Let me explain why.

Sailboats rely on the wind to move. They don’t have engines like cars or planes. Instead, they use sails to catch the breeze and chart their course. But here’s what’s fascinating: a skilled sailor can even sail against the wind. By adjusting the sails and making precise choices, they harness what’s around them to move forward.

Sailboats also remind me of the importance of teamwork. Whether it’s adjusting the sails, steering the rudder, or navigating the map, every person on board has a role to play. Without working together, the journey gets much harder.

Lastly, sailboats teach us patience and perseverance. You can’t control the wind, but you can control how you respond to it.

So, what does this have to do with starting a new school year? Sailboats remind me of three important lessons:

God gave us wisdom. Like sailors adjusting their sails, we can use the intelligence and creativity God gave us to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

God gave us each other. We’re part of a community—our crew. By supporting one another and working together, we can achieve incredible things.

God gave us His Spirit. Just as the wind fills a sail and moves a boat forward, God’s Spirit fills our hearts and guides our journey. And the most amazing part? God’s love, through Jesus, is constant. No matter where life takes us, He is our anchor and compass.

As we look ahead to 2025, I’m excited about all the opportunities this year holds—new projects, exciting lessons, sports, music, and chances to explore the world around us. But none of these will matter if they don’t help us grow in our understanding of Jesus, His love, and His purpose for our lives.

So, as we set sail into this year, my prayer is that you’ll discover more about His creation, deepen your relationships with each other, and most importantly, come to know Him as your Savior and guide.

Let’s make 2025 a year of adventure, growth, and faith.

Sign-up is now open for our Excellence in the Arts and Sports. Sign-up and payment can be made through the Parent Lounge or Parent Orbit App.

Please contact Admin on 3481 1000 or email admin@ccc.qld.edu.au for more information.

Our CCC Excellence in Sports Futsal, Netball & Volleyball Programs will all kick off this week. Please see further information on these opportunities below or email chloe.kraak@ccc.qld.edu.au.

Please see details on drop off and pick up zones below. It is important that you pick up your children from the designated zones. Families are allocated to pick up zones based on the year level of the youngest student (ie; family with a Prep student will have all students picked up in the blue Prep area pick up zone).

Cards with student names will be provided to families to attach to their visors. This will make it easier for staff to identify cars and have students move quickly to pick-up.

Important information for the Year 1 to 3 orange pick-up area:

• Upon arrival, please stop at the boom gate. The gate will open at 2:55pm to commence pick-up.

We kindly request you update any change of contact details on Parent Lounge to keep our system up to date as we start the new year.

Please change details such as address, contact phone number, and parental orders in our Parent Orbit app or email admin@ccc.qld.edu.au

Please find attached information about an exciting opportunity for students to participate in the Brisbane Blaze Primary School Hockey Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025. If your student is interested in joining, please email chloe.kraak@ccc.qld.edu.au as soon as possible.

The 2024 Yearbooks have been distributed to families today. They were sent home with the eldest student in each family. Enjoy reminiscing about the wonderful events that took place in 2024, and we look forward to what 2025 will bring!

We are in need of volunteers to be involved in our Tuckshop, if you hold a blue card and are interested, please contact admin@ccc.qld.edu and complete a volunteer application form.

At CCC, we are pleased to offer dedicated bus services for our families servicing from Cooroy, Kilkivan, Glenwood/Gunalda, and Tin Can Bay.

Our bus drivers are like family, providing a safe and friendly service that parents can trust. With affordable fees and sibling discounts, we make it easy for your child to travel to and from school. For more information or to secure your child’s bus travel for 2025, visit our website or contact our admin team at (07) 5481 1000. Don’t miss out on this convenient and reliable service.

Our Uniform shop opening hours for January are as follows, please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Monday February 3.

Tuesday - 28/1/25 8-9.30am

Wednesday - 29/1/25 2.30 - 4PM

Monday - 3/2/25 CLOSED

Wednesday - 5/2/25 2.30 - 4PM

Flexischools will be open for online orders from the 13^th of January.

Our 2025 Loaves & Fishes Tuckshop menu has been updated. Link here.

Tuckshop can be ordered via Flexischools. Click below for instructions.

Our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program has now moved into its own space within the College grounds. Casual and permanent places are available for Before School Care (BSC) and After School Care (ASC). Please contact the CCC Early Learning Centre on 5483 9517 for more information or to reserve your child’s place.

BSC – 6:30am-8:30am

• Permanent $25
• Casual $33

ASC – 3:00pm-6:30pm

• Permanent $28
• Casual $35