Principal's Message
Welcome back to Week 2 of Term 3. Many of our students have participated in Regional Shield this week. Congratulations to all students who have attended Regional Shield over the last two days.
Last night was our first P&C meeting for the term. Many fundraising ideas were discussed. It also won’t be long before each family receives a Resilience Project Family Journal. Please keep reading our newsletters and the P&C section to ensure you don’t miss when these are coming home.
https://theresilienceproject.com.au/
School Opinion Survey
This year’s School Opinion Survey runs from 22nd July to 16th August 2024. Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to participate.
Your insights will help us 
know what our school does well and how we can improve. Participants will be emailed a link to access the survey the week before it opens. Survey responses are confidential. The survey usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete. More information can be found on the School Opinion Survey webpage or by contacting the school.
Is your family eligible for free internet access?
Families with school-aged children who do not have current internet access at home, may be eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).
To ensure all students have equal opportunity for online learning, the SSBI offers eligible families free nbn broadband access. For more information or to check your eligibility, call the National Referral Centre (Monday to Friday) 1800 954 610 or visit the SSBI website.
Parent and Community Code of Conduct
Parents and other visitors to school’s support safety by ensuring their communications and conduct at the school and school activities is respectful.
Approaching other students in the school grounds to discuss concerns with them is not appropriate in any school. Please refer to the Parent and Community Code of Conduct and request a meeting to discuss any concerns about your child’s education – allowing staff time to prepare and appreciating our time may be limited.
Whats Happening in July at Calliope State School
Important Dates
23 July - 24 July - PCS Athletics
26 July - Rotakids Badge Presentation on Parade and Lockdown Drill
29 July - 2025 Prep Information Session and Walk through. Session 1 @ 9.15am, Followed by Session 2 @ 5pm. Walk through tour @ 4.30pm.
Port to Park 2024
Ready, Set, Go!
Join us in Gladstone for CQ’s BIGGEST Fun Run, Port to Park!!
This year will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever, with Olympic Gold Medalist, Sally Pearson back on board as our official Port to Park Ambassador.
Register now for the 10km Koongo Dash, the NEW 5km Koommonka Sprint and the 3km Yallarm Family Run!
Make sure you register for Calliope State School and we will benefit from your registration.
Register today @ gpcl.com.au/community/port-to-park/
Parent Interviews – Term 3
Our second round of parent interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 July (Week 3) from 3.30pm in the hall. A letter will be forwarded to parents from class teachers this week to book in a time. This is a great time to discuss Semester 1 reports.
Prep Enrolment for 2025
Calliope State School will be holding Parent Information sessions for families enrolling a prep child in 2025. Sessions will be held on Monday 29 July at 9.15am and repeated at 5.00pm. A school tour will be held at 4.30pm on 29 July before the information session. The information sessions are for parents of the child, the child does not need to attend. Open afternoons for children to attend will be held in Term 4.
Prep Vision Screening
The School Health Nurse will be visiting Calliope State School on Tuesday 27 August and Wednesday 28 August to conduct the Prep Vision Screening. Online consent form information has been emailed home to parents. Paper consent forms are available from the class teacher or school office. Paper forms are due back to the office by Friday 2 August.
