Calvin Newsletter | April 1

Wed, Apr 1

Learning Outside the Classroom

Over the past few days, I had the privilege of attending the Year 3 camp.

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As our students engage in Easter events at school this week, we are reminded of the central place of the life and ministry of Jesus. As followers of Jesus, we know the forgiveness and relationship found in him and are reminded of our eternal hope.

This coming Friday and Sunday, Churches around our region will be reflecting on Good Friday and celebrating Easter Sunday. Below is a list of services at Churches connected with our School community. As your family stops this Easter to spend time with one another, we would also encourage you to connect your family with a church community.

CityLight Church

10.00am Good Friday Service
10.00am Easter Sunday Service

C3 Church Beyond

10.00am Good Friday Service - 3rd April at South Hobart location
10.00am Easter Sunday Service - 5th April at South Hobart location
2:30pm Easter Sunday Service - 5th April in Huon Valley location

Enjoy Church

10.00am Good Friday Service (Communion Service)
10.00am Easter Sunday Service

Free Presbyterian Church

10.00am Morning Service, followed by Communion & Fellowship Lunch
2.00pm Afternoon Service

Hillsong Church Hobart Campus

10.00am Good Friday
10.00am Easter Sunday
6.00pm Easter Sunday

Kingston Christian Reformed Church

10.00am Good Friday Service
10.00am Easter Sunday Service

Kingborough Family Church

7.30pm Thursday 2 April
10.00am Sunday 5 April

St Clements Church

8.00am and 9.30am Good Friday
8.00am, 9.30am and 4.30pm Easter Sunday

Summerleas Christian Church

Good Friday, 9:30am, at the Calvin Multipurpose Hall. A short service, hot cross buns, and great for families.
Easter Sunday, 9:30am, at the Calvin Multipurpose Hall. Great for families, and includes an easter egg hunt.

To order your school photos:
1. Go to leadingimage.com.au
2. Click on Order Your School Photos
3. Enter the access key, KZFNJKYX

Individual and family photos can be ordered with the same access key. Family photographs must be ordered before 4.30pm on April 7, 2026.

Family Photos will be taken as below:

Families with primary students only - 8.30am in the Multi Purpose Hall.
Families with primary and secondary students - 8.30am in the Multi Purpose Hall.
Families with secondary students only - Period 7 (1.55pm) in L5.

Learning Plan Meetings

Continuing our collaboration with parents and support for students, on Wednesday 8th April and Thursday 9th April. If you are happy with the Learning Plan you have received, you can sign it and email it to Mel de Kievit.

Invitations to parents were emailed out today.

If you do not require a meeting, please contact the school or Mel de Kievit.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Here are the dates and times our Uniform Shop will be open during the Easter/School Holidays period. Details of these are also on our School Calendar.

Tuesday 7 April Easter CLOSED ALL DAY

Wed 8 April 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Thu 9 Apr 8.00am to 12.00pm

Tues 14 Apr 8.00am to 4.00pm

Wed 15 Apr 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Thu 16 Apr 8.00am to 12.00pm

Closed in the School Holidays

Tue 5 May Open 10.30am to 12.30pm ONLY

Wed 6 May 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Thu 7 May 8.00am to 12.00pm

10.30am to 1.30pm

Parents are welcome! There will be a coffee van available.

Primary SRC Fundraiser - Icy Poles

This term the Primary Student Representative Council (SRC) will be holding a fundraiser for students in Kinder to Year 6 to raise money for the Sponsor children.

The SRC are selling Quelch sticks on Friday 17 April. Students in Kinder to Year 6 can either order a Quelch stick only for $1.50 or a Quelch stick and holder for $3. Please note that we only have a limited number of holders available. Orders are to be made using Qkr and must be ordered by Friday 10 April. Please ensure your child's name and class is correct in Qkr.

Parent Prayer Groups

Come join one of our parent prayer groups.

Junior Campus - Wednesdays at 2.30pm in the Library
Senior Campus - Fridays 8.30am in the Principal’s Office

We look forward to welcoming you to one of these groups to pray for our school and its community.

Next edition out on Monday!

APRIL
1 | Year 4H Excursion - Kingborough Council Chambers
2 | Primary Easter Activities Day
2 | Hot Cross Buns Prep - Year 6
2 | Secondary Easter Assembly
2 | Little Learners Kinder Room Session
3-7 | Easter Break
8 | Whole School Photo Day
8 | Secondary Lunchtime Music and Resurrection Sunday Celebration
8 | Year 4M Excursion - Kingborough Council Chambers
9 | Year 5/6 Canberra Trip - Parent Meeting - 4.30pm MPH
9 | Little Learners Kinder Room Session
10 | Secondary Swimming Carnival
10 | Orders close for Primary SRC Fundraiser
14 | Primary Assembly hosted by Year 4M and Year 3LD - MPH 2pm - Families Welcome
14 | Year 5 Excursion - Botanical Gardens
14 | Year 2 C Excursion - Lunch Link
14| Little Learners Kinder Room Session
15 | CST Year 3-6 Cross Country
15-17 | Year 9 Camp 1
15 | Year 1 GH Come n’ See - 9am
16 | Little Learners Bush School Session - Meet at MPH
17 | Primary SRC Fundraiser - Icypoles
17 April | Term 1 Ends

TERM DATES 2026
6 May | Term 2 Commences
5 June | Student Free Day
8 June | King’s Birthday Public Holiday
10 July | Term 2 Ends
30 July | Term 3 Commences
2 October | Term 3 Ends
19 October | Term 4 Commences
22 October | Show Day Public Holiday
23 October | Student Free Day
17 December | Term 4 Ends

For event details or Uniform Shop opening hours please refer to the school calendar.

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Our Years 3-6 students participated in their Athletics Carnival. Thank you to our families for your excellent cheering and support.

Our Year 10 students took part in a Teen Mental Health First Aid course delivered by Mr Matt Gray from ITrain Australia.

Year 8 Science students have been focusing on the cardiovascular system…

Our Secondary students are enjoying the Co-Curricular program…

Our Year 3 students visited the Woodbridge School Marine Discovery Centre…

Have you seen our
Community Noticeboard?

Employment Opportunities

Applications are welcome for positions at the Schools shown below:

Calvin Christian School - Early Childhood Teacher
Emmanuel Christian School - Learning Support Aide, Primary PE & Secondary HPE Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Christian Schools Tasmania - Business Support Project Officer

To APPLY or learn more please visit the Christian Schools Tasmania website.

Parents Page

Don't forget our Parents Page, with Handbooks, Homework Policies, Term Dates, Medical Forms, a Feedback Form and lots more!

All School Absentees

Fill out the webform at the bottom of the Parents Page OR email us.

Uniform Shop

The Online Uniform Shop is always open. New users will have to register an account. Use the unique school pass code: CCS1962.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours can be found via our calendar. Parents and Carers are strongly encouraged to book an appointment online.