This term in Primary Chapel, we will explore the names of Jesus and discover what they reveal about who He is and why He came. Through the Christmas story, Scripture, devotions and practical activities, students will learn that Jesus is the Word, the Lamb of God, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, the King of Kings, our Saviour and our Hope. Each name helps us understand God's love for us and how we can know, trust and follow Jesus in our everyday lives.

As we journey towards Christmas, students will help build a Bethlehem scene, adding to it each week as we uncover more about the baby in the manger and the incredible story of God's love.

Week 2 - Jesus is the Lamb of God: God Forgives Us

This week in Devotions, we will discover why Jesus is called the Lamb of God and how He came to take away our sin, offering us forgiveness and peace. As we explore John 1:29, students will learn that Jesus gave Himself so we can be forgiven and restored in our relationship with God. We will also consider how forgiveness helps us build peaceful relationships with others.

What could you chat about at home?

• Why do you think Jesus is called the Lamb of God?
• What does it mean to be forgiven, and how does it make us feel?
• Why can it sometimes be hard to say “I'm sorry” or “I forgive you”?
• How can we make peace with someone when we've hurt them or had a disagreement?

This week's challenge: Encourage your child to practise forgiveness by being willing to apologise, forgive others and take steps towards making peace.

Memory Verse: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” – John 1:29

Lockdown Rehearsal – Wednesday 14 October

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students and College community, we will conduct a lockdown rehearsal this Wednesday, 14 October, at 1.00 pm during lunchtime.

When students hear True Blue playing over the College PA system, they will be asked to move immediately to the nearest open classroom, where a teacher will welcome them and guide them through the lockdown procedure. Any parents or visitors on campus at the time will also be asked to enter the nearest available room and follow the procedure.

Staff will discuss the process with students beforehand to help them understand what to do and to minimise any anxiety. We have deliberately chosen a familiar song as our signal to help students recognise the instruction without creating unnecessary alarm.

The rehearsal will be brief, with an all-clear announcement expected within a few minutes to minimise disruption to the school day.

This is an important part of our College safety protocols and will also help us evaluate and improve our procedures for managing lockdowns during breaks and before or after school.

Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our College community.

We would love you to join us for our 2026 Primary Swimming Carnival this Friday 16 October.

Students will be travelling to the pool via bus. Please bring a water bottle and lunch on the day. Snack food will be available for purchase from the canteen at set times throughout the day.

Parents spectators will be able to attend the carnival; however, will have to pay the spectator fee at the pool.

Students can wear CCC Sport Uniform or house colours

Swimwear: Modest swimsuit - rash shirt is optional during racing (students can wear their togs to school under clothing)

Footwear: Enclosed shoes to be worn to carnival

Hair: Students please tie hair back or wear a swimming

Sun Safety: School hat, sunscreen and rash shirt/t-shirt please

Program:

Parents are warmly invited to our Term 4 Prayer Meeting on Friday 23 October from 8.15am to 8.30am at the shelter between SBH and the Learning Hub. Join us as we pray for our students, staff, and community, and commit the term ahead to the Lord.

Complimentary coffee, served by our Food & Fibre students, will be available from 8.00am to 9.00am.

Why not stay and enjoy the morning with us?

• Primary Chapel at 8.50am
• P&F Meeting at 9.45am
• Secondary Chapel at 10.15am

We warmly invite parents and families to join us for our 2026 Instrumental Showcases being held on 20 - 22 October. These performances celebrate the musical talents, dedication and efforts of our students, with a wonderful variety of ensemble and individual performances. We look forward to welcoming our families as we celebrate our students musical achievements together!

Please refer to the schedule below for performance times and venues.

Tuesday 20th October in Stan Baker Hall
3.15 pm: Wind Ensemble, Year 4 Immersion Band, CCC Young Voices, Year 2 Immersion Choir (CCC Little Voices)
3.55 pm: Presentation of Instrumental Music and Immersion Awards
4 pm: Mrs Searles (Woodwind) & Mr Hosking’s students

Wednesday 21st October in SBH 4 (Secondary Music Room)
3.15 pm: String & Vocal students (Ms Shieh, Mrs Hosking, Mrs Wilson)
4 pm: Presentation of Instrumental Music Awards
4.05 pm: Piano students (Mrs Hosking, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Bower)

Thursday 22nd October in Stan Baker Hall
3.15 pm: Big Band & Concert Band perform
3.35 pm: Mr Buchanan’s students (brass & woodwind)
4.15 pm: Presentation of Instrumental Music Awards
4.20 pm: Guitar students (Mr Allan), Percussion students (Mr Bull)

Ready to step up, strike true and finish like a Red?

Our CCC × Liverpool FC International Academy Shooting Masterclass is coming to the College!

Players aged 12–14 will experience an authentic 2-hour shooting clinic led by LFCIA Accredited Coaches, with sessions inspired by the Liverpool FC Academy in the UK.

• Finishing techniques
• Quick feet & movement
• Composure in front of goal
• Competitive shooting challenges
• Match-realistic game scenarios

All delivered through The Liverpool Way — with the energy, intensity and passion that define Liverpool FC.

Tuesday 10 November 2026
3:30–5:30 pm
Ages 12–14 | All genders

Expect plenty of shots, goals and opportunities to sharpen your finishing!

Book your place and experience the Liverpool Way.

Dear Families,

If your student will not be returning to CCC, we kindly ask that all College resources be returned to the Library or Administration Office by their final day of attendance.

Please note that we are unable to finalise fee accounts until all resources have been returned and checked. Any items that remain outstanding after your student's departure will be charged to the fee account at replacement cost.

Library staff are not available during the holidays.

What you can do now: Please take a few moments to check for any College-owned books, devices, or other resources at home and return them before your student's last day. This will help us finalise your account promptly and ensure a smooth withdrawal process.

Thank you

We would like to remind you of our morning supervision arrangements to ensure the safety of all students.

General supervision at school begins at 8:15 am, and we kindly ask that parents not drop students off before this time.

Supervision in the Early Years playground for Prep students does not begin until 8:30 am. Additionally, Prep classroom doors will not open for unpacking bags until 8:30 am.

If you arrive before 8:30 am, please ensure your child is dropped off at the Primary Village Courtyard, near the Year 1-6 classrooms, where a staff member is on duty from 8:15 am. There is no supervision in the Early Years playground before 8:30 am.

We appreciate your support in following these procedures to keep all our students safe.

We are excited to announce that 16 of our Year 9-12 Visual Arts students have been selected to have their artworks entered into the Gympie Regional Gallery Hi-Artworks exhibition this month. The annual exhibition highlights the diversity of techniques, materials and themes of young artists from high schools across the Gympie Region.

We would love to invite the CCC college community to the Opening Night on Thursday 22nd October at 6.30pm. Free Entry and light refreshments will be served.

The Hi-Artworks exhibition will be held at the Gympie Regional Gallery at 39 Nash Street, Gympie from 16th October until 19th November.

Congratulations to the following selected:

Year 9

Indiana Whittle – Noosa Beach Shell Linocut

Lydia Milne – ‘Take Flight’; and ‘Cockatoo’

Year 10

Keira White – Monet’s Kittens

Reigan Darrnell – Famous Landmarks Linocut

Ben Austin – Tribal Shark Linocut

Samantha Andrews- ‘Empty Nest’; and ‘Country Living’

Year 11

Leah Dibdin – Hidden Underneath

Mikaela Mullin - Bloom

Josephine McLaren – ‘Chupa Chups’ and ‘Hollow Impact’

Amity Busch – ‘Made To Rise’

Aurora Johnston – ‘Where Memories are Colourful’; ‘Veiled Lineage’; and ‘A Love Within Vanity’

Year 12

Amber Jones – ‘Joy’

Sybella Evans – The Self, Reengineered

Ella Gratten – Light The Way

Sophie Goldman – ‘The Tide of Memory’; and ‘Stargazing’

Valentina Iturra – Solo Studio

This December, students can choose from an Acting or Musical Theatre workshop:

Monday 14 December | 10am – 3pm | APAC Brisbane City | $139 + booking fee

Acting students will benefit from:

• Learning from industry teachers, including working actors and performers
• Training in professional studio spaces
• Developing practical, hands-on creative skills
• Building confidence and exploring potential pathways into the creative industries
• Meeting other young creatives in a supportive environment

As part of our school’s subscription to Real Talk Education, the Real Talk team has given our school community 1 year FREE basic access to their Real Talk Parents site.

Sign up using the link below or at www.realtalkeducation.org/parents

The site includes quick reference guides, conversation starters, printable resources, videos, and curated links for parenting on the tough topics of relationships and eSafety.

In addition to the support we provide at school, families may wish to explore tutoring options to reinforce key skills, provide targeted assistance, or extend learning. This can be especially helpful in building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, as well as supporting individual areas of need.

There are also a range of interactive online tutoring platforms available, offering flexible and engaging ways for students to practise and grow from home.

Please see the flyer attached below detailing some options and contacts.