This term is an 11-week term, and it is action-packed!

Swimming

We start swimming in the pool in Week 2.  Students will be participating in lessons about pool safety and expectations this week.  Safety in and around our pool is paramount during these lessons.

Year 1 Fire Education visit – Friday 4 October

Our local Fire Department will be visiting Calliope State School to talk to our Year 1 students about fire safety. 

Public Holiday – Monday 7 October  

Monday October 7 is the King’s Birthday public holiday.  The school will be closed on this day. 

Year 5 Leadership Process starts and follow-up Leadership afternoons

Our Year 5 students will have two follow-up Leadership afternoons on Wednesday October 2 and Friday October 4, in preparation for the start of the Year 5 Leadership Process for 2025 Year 6 Leadership positions. 

Swooping Birds

Spring is breeding season for birds, and some species are quite protective parents!

We currently have some resident magpies outside of the school grounds and some plovers in the out-of-bounds area on the back oval.  Students are reminded that they are to stay away from these areas and not to do anything that would provoke a response from these birds. 

Grandparents Morning – Friday 1 November  Grandparents Day is a chance for grandchildren, children and the community to thank grandparents for their love and support. Celebrated annually in Queensland on the last Sunday in October, Grandparents Day recognises the significant contribution that grandparents make to their families and communities. Grandparents Day | Seniors | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au) At Calliope State School we will be celebrating Grandparent’s Day on Friday, November 1.  Grandparents are invited to a fun morning with us. 9:10 – 10am - Parade 10:00 – 11:00 - Morning Tea for Grandparents only and then Classroom Visits and Activities 11:00 – 11:30 - Picnic Lunch on the lawn Grandparents are invited to bring their own lunch to share with their grandchildren.

Prep Enrolments 2025

Prep Enrolments for 2025 are now open! 

Enrolment packs are available from the school office.  If you haven’t already booked in a time, please book one as soon as possible through our school office.

There is a Prep Parent Information Session on Thursday morning at 9.15am.

All prospective Prep Parents are welcome to attend.  This is a repeat of the session held in Term 3. 

Intentions for 2025

If you are intending on leaving Calliope State School in 2025, please let our friendly office staff know, as we are in the planning stages of our classes for next year.  Please email our office staff at admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au

Planning for classes in 2025 begins early in Term 4.  Our first step is to finalise our anticipated enrolments for 2025.  If you know of families considering Calliope State School in 2025, please encourage them to contact Administration as soon as possible.  If your family intends on leaving our school next year, could you please notify Administration so that this planning can be as accurate as possible. 

Coming Events for Term 4 - 

3 October - 2025 Prep Parent Information Session - 9.15am

4 October - Year 1 Fire Education Visit

7 October - Kings Birthday

8 October - P&C Meeting in the Office building

11 October - Year 4 BW Excursion 

14 October - Yr 6 Camp to Brisbane 

23 October - Day for Daniel - Wear Red 

25 October - World Teacher's Day and Yr 4 BW Excursion to Barney Point

28 October - Year 6 Leadership Applications close

29 October - Prep-Yr1 Excursion

30 October - Year 4 Leadership Retreat