Week 1 across the College will focus on connection, helping students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.

Year 7 will participate in a Week One Connection Program to build relationships and learn about College values, expectations, and key routines. To support transition, Week 1 will be computer-free for Year 7, with devices issued in Week 2.

On Day 1, Year 9’s will be introduced to the “The RITE Journey” program that they will be engaging in throughout the year.

In Primary, teachers will focus on building relationships, establishing routines, and creating a strong sense of belonging.

Teachers will also communicate with families during the first week with key class and term information.

Parents are welcome to join staff and students for our Commencement Service held in Stan Baker Hall at 9:00am on Friday 30 January 2026. Please sign in at Admin or the Hall.

Term 1 Prayer Meeting will be held at 8:30 on Friday under the shelter near SBH. Parents and staff are invited to join us in praying for the term ahead.

Please see details on drop off and pick-up zones attached 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.

All bus services, including our dedicated CCC buses, will be running from 27 January 2026. Please see the route timetable and application form below.

Information on our bus services is available from our Administration team. Please contact our Administration Office to confirm your travel arrangements.

The Uniform Shop is open extended hours leading up to the start of Term 1:

Wednesday 21 January 9:00am to 4:00pm

Thursday 22 January 9:00am to 2:00pm

Wednesday 28 January Resume regular opening times

As all student medications were sent home at the end of last year, families are reminded that new medication consent forms are required for 2026.

If your child requires medication to be kept or administered at school next year, parents/carers must:

• Complete a new Medication Consent Form for 2026 (even if medication was supplied in previous years)

• Provide medication in its original packaging

• Ensure medication is clearly labelled with the student’s name, dosage, and instructions

• Bring medication to the school office (medication should not be sent to school with students)

A copy of our CCC Medication Consent Form is attached below. Please complete the form and return it with the medication to Student Services on your student's first day.

Sign-up for Instrumental Music and SHINE Dance is now open for Term 1, 2026, and only available through Parent Lounge/Orbit App, where up-front payment is required (individual lessons and instrument hire will be invoiced an additional fee after sign up - please refer to the Arts Agreement for details.)

Students who are currently enrolled in the program will also need to be enrolled through Parent Lounge, each term.

We have farewelled Di Cross and Liam Smith at the end of 2025 and we wish them well in their future endeavours. Annie Wilson is also reducing the number of students that she will be teaching in 2026.

Excitingly, we are welcoming three new tutors to our teaching team in 2026 – Sam Hosking (Brass), Monique Hosking (Piano and Voice), and Charlotte Bower (Piano).

Please note that Musical Theatre will not be offered until Term 3 due to the whole school musical in 2026.

Here is a snapshot of what is currently offered in 2026:

Instrumental Music:

• Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello) - all year levels
• Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium) - Years 4-12
• Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax) - Years 4-12
• Guitar and Bass Guitar - all year levels
• Piano - all year levels
• Vocal (singing lessons) - all year levels
• Percussion - We are happy to inform you that Sam Polley will be teaching percussion until we secure a permanent percussion teacher. Sam graduated from CCC last year and is at grade 8 level in drums/percussion.

SHINE Dance:

• Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical - all year levels

Please refer to the 2026 Excellence in the Arts Agreement for updated fees and further information. Please note that the 2026 Arts brochure is currently being updated and will be shared once completed. However, you are welcome to peruse the current brochure on the CCC website here.

To secure your child's place in your chosen program, I encourage you to enrol as soon as possible, as places are limited in some areas due to teacher availability and timetabling considerations.

Signups for our Excellence in Sport Program are now live. Please note that some of our extra-curricular activities are capped, so families are encouraged to complete registrations promptly.

Several CCC Eagles team trials will be taking place in Week 1 and Week 2. These trials are occurring early as competition start dates are fast approaching in Term 1. If your child is interested and has skills in any of the sports listed below, please ensure they attend the relevant trial.

Important reminders for families:

• Selection into CCC Eagles teams involves association fees
• Parents are responsible for transport to and from training sessions and games

CCC Eagles Trial Details

Touch Football

• Friday 30 January
• Second break, Bottom Oval
• Year 7–12
• Selected students will compete in the Gympie Touch Mixed Competition on Monday evenings

Netball

• Thursday 29 January | 7:30–8:30am
• SBH
• Year 4–12
• Selected students will play in the Gympie Netball Competition on Monday afternoons/evenings

Volleyball

• Tuesday 27^th January | 3:00–4:00pm Year 7–12
• Tuesday 3^rd February | 3:00–4:00pm Year 4-6 (10-12 years)
• Selected students will compete in the Gympie Volleyball Competition on Thursday afternoon/evenings

Futsal

• Monday 2 February | 7:30–8:30am – Year 3–6, SBH
• Tuesday 3 February | 7:30–8:30am – Year 7–12 (males), SBH
• Wednesday 4 February | 3:00–4:00pm – Year 4–12 (female), SBH
• Selected students will compete in the Australian School Futsal Titles – various venues.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to share the upcoming dates for the Gympie District Sporting Trials for students aged 10–12 years and 13–19 years.

If your child is competitive in their chosen sport and would like to participate in the district trials, please complete the attached nomination form along with the required medical form. All completed forms are to be returned to Mrs Chloe Kraak by the specified due dates to allow nominations to be submitted.

Important Information:

• Transport: Parents and guardians are responsible for transporting students to and from the trials.
• Uniform: Students are required to wear their CCC sports uniform to the trial.
• Medical Forms: Medical forms must be handed directly to the coach or manager at the trial.

Please ensure all forms are submitted promptly to facilitate the nomination process. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.