Calliope State School
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14 Stirrat Street
Calliope QLD 4680
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Email: admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au
Phone: 4975 8333

Principal's Message

Staffing

Our Principal, Ms Moira Mackenzie has extended her leave, and will return on August 26th.

Our Deputy Principal, Mrs Naomi Hughes will be Acting Principal during this time.

Mrs Sheree Mastromonaco will continue her Acting Deputy Principal position.

Health lessons will continue to be taught by Mrs Kerry Palmer. 

Port to Park

Thank you to all the families who joined in the Port to Park run on Sunday. Your support is appreciated as some funds will come back to the school. Students are invited to wear their yellow Port to Park shirts to school on Monday 26 August.

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Book Week 2024

This week is the Children’s Book Council of Australia Children’s Book Week. 

The theme is Reading is Magic.

Book Week parade will be held on 23rd August and all children are encouraged to dress up.

All costumes must be sun safe and have closed in shoes.  

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Road Safety Week

Queensland Road Safety Week (QRSW) is state-wide campaign held between Monday, August 26 to Friday, August 30, aimed at raising awareness in regards to road safety and promoting safer driving habits.

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 A number of activities are being held during the week by our wonderful staff and Queensland Police Officer, Bry Kerr.

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Student Free Day – 30 August 2024

All parents and caregivers are advised that Friday 30 August is a Student Free Day.

The school will be closed on this day. 

R U Ok? Day – September 12

Students are encouraged to wear yellow on Thursday September 12th to raise awareness for this cause.

Prep Enrolments 2025

Prep Enrolments for 2025 are now open! 

Enrolment packs are available from the school office. 

Smoking and Vaping on School Grounds

Smoking is banned at all Queensland state and non-state schools (school facilities), and for 5 metres beyond their boundaries and at all school carparks, including carparks located on adjacent council land that is intended for school community use.

The law applies at all times-during and after school hours, on weekends and during school holidays. It includes the use of all smoking products, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.

The law applies to all persons at schools including students, teaching staff, parents and guardians of students, other employees of the school, visitors and persons providing a service or volunteering, clubs and organisations accessing school facilities.