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Fishtales, a club founded at Caloundra City Private School, exemplifies how passion can be transformed into purpose.

Year 9 and 10 Digital Design Technologies students stepped into the world of work to gain insights and inspiration for their Term 3 assessment – designing a Tiny Home.

CCPS students completed a Barista Course through Aurora Training Institute. By completing this introductory course, students gained further skills in espresso preparation, milk texturing, coffee machine maintenance, customer service, and how to process financial transactions. Beyond these specific skills, students also developed several transferable skills that are highly beneficial in various aspects of life and…

Recognition of Achievement Assembly – Week 9 Term 2 Our Recognition of Achievement Assemblies provide a wonderful opportunity for our entire school community to come together and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our students. Athletics Age Champions Congratulations to the outstanding athletes who were named age champions in the 2024 Athletics Carnival.…

K-2 Athletics Carnival 2024 Congratulations to all of the young athletes who competed in the K-2 athletics carnival on Thursday 6 June. A huge thank you to all of the parents, carers and family members who came along to cheer and support the students. The event started with 60m sprints for boys and girls in…

Fire Safety Education Queensland Fire and Emergency Services stopped by the Year 1 classroom to deliver an informative and engaging lesson on fire safety to our Kindy to Year 1 students! Arriving in their iconic big red fire truck, the crew delivered important lessons on what to do in an emergency. They discussed strategies for…

Science in Year One By Mr Sasha Juric A student-centered teaching method involving a dynamic classroom approach, project-based learning allows students to acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. This approach encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and become more actively engaged in their education.  With this approach, students…

Year 6 Student Reflections Year 6 students sit down with Principal Leon van Niekerk to reflect on their final year in Junior School and explore their excitement and anticipation for the transition to Senior School next year. Students shared what they have been learning this term and reflected on their personal experiences. It was heartwarming…

Queensland Police Service Host BBQ For Students Caloundra City Private School had the pleasure of hosting officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for a special lunchtime event. The officers put on a sausage sizzle for all students to enjoy! It was an opportunity for officers from Caloundra police station to connect with our students,…

CCPS students from Years 7, 8 and 9 and residents of St Mary’s Aged Care joined together for a morning of fishing! With fishing rods in hand, the students assisted the elderly, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to participate.