Review Update

Thanks to all our parents who engaged in our review process. Our reviewers enjoyed their time at our school and we value the feedback our parents were able to give as we move towards the next steps in our improvement agenda. We are very proud of our accomplishments over the last four years. Our report will be available on our website over the coming weeks.

Respecting our Neighbours

Our designated entry and exit points to the school are all at the front of the school. By using these entries and exits, we can ensure the safety of all students as they enter and leave the school. We ask that all our families reinforce this with their children and respect our neighbours by not entering their properties.

NAIDOC Week

This year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations were outstanding at Calliope State School. Our staff pulled together to plan some highly memorable and engaging activities. Thanks must particularly go to Miss Tuttle, Miss Lewis and Mrs Ind. They had a great team of helpers behind them as well. I know our students loved each and every activity.

COVID Guidelines for Schools

Our guidelines are constantly being reviewed in line with State directives and the COVID Guidelines for Schools. There is a “Frequently asked questions for parents” page that you are welcome to access here: https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/novel-coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions-for-parents

“As the Queensland Government eases restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, state schools will continue to adhere to physical distancing and enhanced hygiene measures in order to provide COVID-Safe facilities and protect the health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff and the wider school community.”

STOP, DROP, GO

Thank you to all our parents who access our Stop, Drop, Go area. The way in which you have all supported our staff to support you to move out of the space as efficiently and safely as possible has been amazing. We are making some changes to the student waiting area to improve this even more. Our advice is to arrive after 3:15 so you are in the flow of traffic. It is a 2 minute only zone, so if you arrive before hand, feel free to park in one of the available parking spaces. Please be aware that there is a yellow line painted on the Administration building side of the entry road, which means “No Parking”. This applies at all times of day, including before and after school.

Feedback Welcome

Calliope State School is committed to ensuring that ‘everyone at Calliope State School is working together to ensure that every day, in every classroom, every student is learning and achieving’. We want to know from our parents, carers and students, what we are doing well, and if there are any areas we can improve on or do differently. You can give feedback at any time to a staff member, coming into the school office, or leaving a message in our Suggestion Box (in the office foyer). Please be respectful when providing feedback.

If you have a complaint we ask that you:

1) Arrange a time to speak with the class teacher as the first point of call.

2) If your concern is regarding the classroom teacher or a staff member, contact the office to speak with a Deputy Principal responsible for your child’s sector.

· Miss Raelene Norris is the P-2 Deputy

· Mrs Naomi Hughes is the 3-6 A/Deputy

· Mrs Rebecca Crapp is the A/Principal.

We ask that you refrain from using social media platforms to comment about issues or incidents involving our school. We have a great school with great students and staff and together we can continue to promote our school as a fantastic learning venue in our community. By following the above process we can work together to ensure any concerns you have are addressed in a proactive and solution focused way.

Kindest Regards,

Rebecca Crapp

Acting Principal