Caloundra City Private School

BookFair 2026

A Wonderful Celebration of Stories at CCPS!

Last week, our campus came alive as we celebrated our annual Bookfair, with this year’s theme: Animals!

We were delighted to see the incredible creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm of our students as they brought their favourite animal-themed stories and characters to life.

Our Bookfair Assembly was a wonderful highlight, celebrating the joy of reading and the creativity of our students.

From imaginative costumes to much-loved book characters, it was fantastic to see our school community embracing the magic of books and storytelling.

A huge thank you to our amazing CCPS families for getting involved and supporting this year’s Book Fair. Your support has made a wonderful difference to our school library, generating over $2,500 worth of sales will give us $700 worth of books in commission for our school!

What a fantastic result for our CCPS community! Together, we’re helping foster a love of reading and bringing more wonderful stories into the hands of our students.

WEEK AHEAD TERM 3 | WEEK 6

It’s another busy week at CCPS, with opportunities for learning, connection and looking ahead.
From a parent information session for our Year 6–8 Camp, to supporting your young learner’s Mathematics journey, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected with what’s happening at school.
Our Year 11 and 12 Biology students will also be heading off on an exciting learning experience at Australia Zoo.

Parents of Years 9–12, don’t forget to reserve your spot for Career Conversations That Count Workshop, on Thursday 27 August.
Join us to learn practical techniques and gain valuable information to help you support your young learner as they explore their future pathways.

📅 Thursday 27 August | 5:00–6:30pm
📍 CCPS Library
🎟️ Booking is essential: https://bit.ly/4wywzr7

We look forward to another great week of learning, discovery and connection at CCPS.

How do young people make decisions about their future?
What opportunities are available to them?
And how can we help unlock their aspirations without adding unnecessary pressure?

Career conversations with teenagers can be hard. Join us at Caloundra City Private School for Career Conversations That Count, a free information workshop designed to give parents, carers and community members practical information and techniques to better support young people as they explore what comes next.

We’ll explore:
• How young people make career decisions
• What opportunities and pathways exist
• Busting common ATAR myths
• How to unlock aspiration and support future possibilities

Whether you’re a CCPS parent or part of the wider community, everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
⏰ 5.30pm – 7.00pm
📍 Caloundra City Private School, 200 Pelican Waters Blvd, Pelican Waters
This is a free workshop, but spaces are strictly limited. Bookings are essential.

👉 Reserve your place through the link or contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 5437 5800

🔗 Book online
https://bit.ly/4wywzr7

Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club Open Day!

CCPS is proud to sponsor Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club Nipper Program, and we welcome our community to attend their Open Day on Sunday, 23 August.

At Caloundra City Private School, we believe in creating opportunities for young people to grow with confidence, resilience and purpose.

These values align closely with those fostered by Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club , where children develop lifelong skills, strong friendships, teamwork and a deep respect for our coastal environment.

As a school committed to excellence, integrity, learning, respect and inclusiveness, we are delighted to support a local organisation that plays such an important role in our community.

Come along and discover everything Dicky Beach SLSC has to offer, including Nippers, surf sports, surf lifesaving pathways and opportunities to get involved in this fantastic local club.

It’s a great opportunity for families to learn more, meet the team and discover how young people can get involved in surf lifesaving.

☀️ Open Day is coming up
📅 Sunday, 23 August 2026
Time: 9:30 -3:00pm
📍 Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Click on the link below for more details.
👉 https://dickybeachsurfclub.com.au/events-1/dbslsc-open-day-23-8-26/

🌿 Little explorers. Big adventures.

We love watching our CCPS Little Learners friends head off on their Bush Kindy adventures, with big smiles and plenty of excitement as they get ready to explore, discover and connect with the natural world around them.

Dressed in their new CCPS Bush Kindy attire and ready for adventure, our Little Learners are embracing every opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, from curious discoveries to hands-on experiences and plenty of outdoor fun.

And that’s one of the special things about being part of CCPS. Our Kindy children enjoy all the benefits of being part of a larger school community, including the freedom to explore and learn across our beautiful 11-hectare campus.

More space to explore, more opportunities to discover and more ways to learn through play and curiosity. 🌿

Aren’t they just adorable?

Week 5 already! We’re halfway through Term 3!

This week, our annual Bookfair in the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Library draws to a close.

The Bookfair has given our students the opportunity to explore a wonderful selection of books, discover new stories and find their next favourite read.

Haven’t had a chance to visit yet? Make sure you pop into the library this week, with Wednesday being the final day to browse, explore and find your next great read!

A huge thank you to Mrs McGregor for transforming our library into this magical space for our CCPS community to enjoy. Your creativity and care have made the Bookfair such a special experience for our students!

CCPS is proud to sponsor Beach Surf Life Saving Club , and we welcome our community to attend their Open Day on Sunday, 23 August.

Come along and discover everything Dicky Beach SLSC has to offer, including Nippers, surf sports, surf lifesaving pathways and opportunities to get involved in this fantastic local club.

It’s a great opportunity for families to learn more, meet the team and discover how young people can get involved in surf lifesaving.

The Week Ahead | Term 3, Week 4

It's another exciting week ahead at CCPS!
Our annual Bookfair opens in the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Library, giving students the opportunity to discover their next favourite read.

We are also looking forward to connecting with families during our Prep–Year 12 Parent Conferences, while our Year 9 and 10 Business students head to The Wave Project Information Centre for a valuable real-world learning experience.

Wishing our entire school community a wonderful week of learning, connection, and discovery.

What an incredible two weeks of adventure!

Our Year 1–5 students recently took part in our annual Challenge Days at Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct in Currimundi, embracing a range of exciting outdoor activities designed to challenge, inspire and encourage personal growth.

Guided by experienced instructors, students stepped outside their comfort zones to build confidence, strengthen teamwork, develop resilience and create lasting friendships in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

This was the first of two Challenge Day experiences for our students, who will return to the precinct later this year for their final visit - continuing to build on their skills, confidence and connections through new challenges and adventures.

A huge thank you to Coast Recreation Centres for providing such a memorable experience for our students.

The Week Ahead | Term 3, Week 3

Another exciting week awaits at Caloundra City Private School, with learning extending beyond the classroom and plenty of opportunities for our students to shine.

We wish all students representing CCPS at the District Athletics Carnival the very best and hope our Year 3 and 4 students enjoy their exciting visit to The Wave office in Caloundra.

Here's to another fantastic week of learning, achievement and opportunity.