Welcome to week 8. NAPLAN commenced today with Year 3 and 5 engaging in

various tests throughout this week and next week. There will be  no parade this week to ensure the smooth running of NAPLAN.

Annual Implementation Plan (AIP)

Our Priority for 2023 is “Calliope State School embraces Equity and Excellence for All”. We have three strategies to achieve this. This week I will continue to focus on our first action, Approach to Pedagogy. Our third strategy is to embed the Collegial Engagement Framework, through Collaborative Inquiry Learning Approach across the school. Each term, each member of the leadership team will co-plan and co-teach with a teacher.

Parent and Community Code of Conduct

The Parent and Community Code of Conduct (PDF, 386KB) (the Code) describes the ways in which parents, carers and visitors should conduct themselves while on Queensland state school grounds, at school activities, and when interacting with others in the school community. We welcome parents and other members of our diverse community into schools across Queensland. Working together with their school community, school staff support the learning and wellbeing of every student, and are entitled to a safe work environment. Parents and other visitors to schools support safety by ensuring their communications and conduct at the school and school activities is respectful.

There are three elements of engagement. They are communication, Collaboration and School Culture. This week’s newsletter focuses on School Culture. When a parent has a concern, the school is happy to discuss this concern and work together to resolve the issue. It is not appropriate for any member of a school community to be verbally or be physically aggressive towards staff members or other members of the community. I thank all parents and caregivers who are respectful when addressing concerns and contributing to a positive school culture.

Harmony Day

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.  It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.  Australia is one of the world’s most successful multicultural countries and our cultural diversity is at the heart of who we are. 

Harmony week - Everyone belongs

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange during Harmony Week to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.