Your presence at matters - at every age

Parenting educator Maggie Dent reminds us that no matter how old our children are, they all need connection, encouragement, and community. One of the most powerful ways we can provide that is by simply showing up.

Whether it’s a classroom reading session, a sports carnival, a parent–teacher meeting, or a school assembly, your presence sends a quiet but profound message: “You matter. Your world matters to me.” These moments build emotional security and reinforce the value of learning, friendship, and belonging.

When parents engage in school life, we help create an environment where children feel seen, safe, and supported - not just academically, but emotionally and spiritually.

Your involvement - big or small - helps build the kind of community that lifts everyone. So if there’s an opportunity to attend an event, volunteer in class, or support learning at home, we encourage you - lean in, not out. Your involvement helps build the kind of village every child needs to thrive.

We hope to see many of you at our upcoming Colour Run on Friday afternoon, and the upcoming Athletics Carnival at the end of term.

The P & F Colour Run is this Friday 30^th May!!

Please remember to pack a

• white T-shirt
• change of clothes
• towel

Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers are welcome to join us from 1:30 pm -3 pm for the 2025 CCC P & F Colour Fun Run/Obstacle Course.

All students are welcome to participate even if they haven’t fundraised. We will be collecting a gold coin donation in the morning for those who would still like to contribute, or fundraising sign-up is still open until Friday 30^th May. Follow the link below for your chance to earn some great prizes.

17 musicians from Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra will visit Cooloola Christian College in an interactive and educational performance that students of all ages will enjoy!

Students will learn how a chamber orchestra works and what sounds each instrument makes, how Camerata plays music together without a conductor and what gives life to the music.

From new music to old classics, students will get to spend an hour with Camerata experiencing a unique chamber orchestra performance!

In addition to this, Camerata will also be performing in an evening concert in Gympie. Further information can be found about the concert at www.camerata.net.au/events/camerata-in-concert-gympie

As part of our concert, we invite any musicians in the community to join us for a couple of pieces on stage. In Gympie, we hold a rehearsal from 5 - 6 pm on Tue 3^rd June and then perform together at the end of our concert.

Information about this year's pieces is below along with a link to the music.

To help raise funds for Sophia to represent Australia in the 2025 Canada Track & Field Tour, the Jordan family in partnership with Cooloola Fruit & Veg is running a Pie Drive Fundraiser to assist with her travel and competition expenses.

Order forms and payment details can be found in the links below.

Please email completed order forms to sophiaj@mailfence.com by Friday 7 June.

Pickup Location: One Mile Oval (near the cricket club).

Pickup Times: Between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (approx. two weeks after closing; confirmed date to follow).

Help spread the word - we are offering some great enrolment incentives for 2026! Help us grow our CCC family! Come join us for our Prep Focus Tour on 29 May - Register your attendance at www.ccc.qld.edu.au.

Contact us today to find out more.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Student Responsibility - Mobile Phones

Please remind students that CCC does allow students to bring their phones to school however they are only allowed to be used on campus after 2:55 pm. See below an extract from our Personal Electronic Device Policy.

“The College allows mobile phones to be carried to and from school but prohibits use while on campus (before 2:55 pm). Mobile phones should be switched off and kept in the student’s locker.

A reminder that our Yr 10 Immunisation Clinic is being held on Wednesday 11 June. Students in Year 10 have been sent home with the Yr 10 Meningococcal Immunisation Information Pack & Consent Forms.

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).

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.

In week 2 of term 3, CCC will have the privilege of hosting 30 students aged 15-17 and two escorts from Yuhigaoka High School in Japan. During their week here, students will interact with all CCC students and have English speaking classes, they will also visit Australia Zoo. Host Families will receive a payment of $440 per student to help cover costs upon completion of the visit. Please see the flyer below for further information. If you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact Jenny - jenparker-bonnett@aiiu.com.au or phone 0411112322.

The Alliance of Christian Religious Education (ACRE) is holding a Fundraising Dinner to support the work of Christian RI in Queensland.

The dinner will be held at Kingston House Impressions Restaurant, 11 Channon Street, Gympie on Monday the 2nd June at 6:15pm. Please arrive at 6pm.

Guests will be treated to a delicious two course meal and a presentation and update on the work of Christian RI across Queensland and the Gympie area.

ACRE exists to help support and champion Christian RI in local state schools so that every child may have the opportunity to question, explore and discover the Christian faith.

ACRE has partnered with the Gympie Minister’s Network to provide a Paid Christian RI Instructor to teach Christian RI in our local state schools. Funds raised will be used to support the work of ACRE and Paid Christian RI in the Gympie Region.

Please RSVP to angela.davis@christianri.org.au by the 19^th May 2025 to reserve your seat.

The Farm safety calendar competition raises awareness among primary school students and their communities of common hazards on farms and other rural properties. The published calendar is an opportunity for safety messages to be prominently displayed in the home throughout the year, reminding Queenslanders of all ages to work and play safely on farm properties. Queensland primary school students (prep to grade 6) are encouraged to draw and colour a picture to illustrate a farm safety message. Winning students receive a $250 gift card and $500 for their school!

If your child is interested in participating in the calendar competition, find out more information below.