Principal's Message
Staffing
As you are aware, Moira Mackenzie has taken leave until December 9, 2024.
Naomi Hughes will continue to be Acting Principal during this time.
Sheree Mastromonaco has been successful in the position of Acting Deputy Principal backfilling Naomi Hughes 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday).
Kayleigh Donald has been successful in the position of Acting Deputy Principal backfilling Naomi Hughes 1 day a week (Friday).
In Week 3, Kayleigh Donald will be Acting Deputy Principal for the week.
Ms Raelene Norris has returned from her leave early on Tuesday Week 2 – Thanks to Ms Jade Randall for filling in.
Ms Jade Bell is now returning to Arts on Tuesday Week 2 – Thank you to Ms Jade Bell for filling in on 4A.
Swimming
Swimming has started! Our very first swimming lessons started in the pool on Tuesday.
Please ensure you are familiar with the swimming timetable and your child/ren remember their swimming gear for their swimming lesson.
Year 4 Buraligim Weiber Excursion – Friday 11th October
Our Year 4 students will be attending Spinnaker Park and STEM Central this Friday for their first Term 4 Buraligim Weiber excursion.
Year 6 Camp – Monday 14th to Friday 18th October
Our Year 6 students will be heading off to Brisbane for their camp on Monday. Mrs Christine Johnston, Mrs Sheree Mastromonaco, Mrs Donnella Smith-Ashton and Ms Becky Drury will be also be attending the camp with the students.
Day for Daniel – Wednesday 23rd October
https://danielmorcombe.com.au/day-for-daniel/
Australia’s Largest Child Safety education and awareness day – a day to Wear Red, Educate and Donate.
We encourage all students to wear red and bring in a gold coin donation towards the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
World Teacher’s Day – Friday 25th October
World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the immense effort and dedication that teachers put into their work.
We’ve put together some fun ways you and your children can join in the celebrations and make it a day to remember for your teachers.
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.
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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 |
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.
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.
2025 Class Placement Request Forms
Use this form if you have any issue/s influencing your child’s learning that may impact on class placement decisions for 2025. Teacher requests will not be taken into consideration. The form can either be collected from the office or email admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au to request a form. Please place the form in an envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL to the Principal.” Forms need to be returned by Friday 25th October at 3:15pm. Please note that forms received after this date will not be processed.
Coming Events for Term 4 -
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