WELCOME

As the new Acting Principal, it is a privilege to have been so welcomed by the staff, students and community here at Calliope State School since I arrived last Wednesday! As someone who has grown up in the local Gladstone area, it is an exciting opportunity to be a Principal at this school. Prior to taking up this position I was working as the Principal of Miriam Vale State School and previous to that I was the Deputy Principal at the new Calliope State High School. I have spent a large part of my career working as a Principal Education Officer, leading Curriculum, Teaching and Learning across the Central Queensland Region.

My husband and I have a ‘blended’ family with 4 children between us; an adult daughter, 18-year-old boy (recently graduated Year 12), 15-year-old girl (Year 11) and 11-year-old boy (Year 7). As a family we love to go four-wheel driving and camping/caravanning on weekends and during school holidays. I am a fanatical Cowboys fan and my husband is a fanatical Broncos fan, so NRL season in our household is always filled with excitement.

I look forward to developing a productive partnership with staff, students and parents in the time that I am here to ensure that all students can achieve their highest potential and experience individual success.

LENS CLEANER FOR GLASSES

Students are not permitted to bring spray lens cleaner to school to clean their glasses as it poses a safety risk. I encourage you to ensure that your child/ren clean their glasses with the spray lens cleaner before leaving home in the morning. Whilst in the school grounds, students are encouraged to clean their glasses with a soft, lint free cloth, generally supplied by the optometrist when purchasing the glasses.

SCHOOL PHOTOS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

A reminder that school photos are happening on Thursday and Friday this week. Students are to wear the Calliope State School uniform – no sports shirts or Year 6 shirts on these days please.

BULLYING. NO WAY!

Last Friday, as a school community, we formally recognise Bullying. No Way! Friday was a National Day of Action where schools, students and the community come together against Bullying and Violence and say Bullying. No Way! The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence is Australia’s key initiative in preventing bullying by connecting schools and communities to find workable solutions to bullying and violence.

DISCO

I want to thank the P&C for the time and effort they put in to planning for, delivering and cleaning up after the school Disco last Thursday night. The students really did appreciate the opportunity to interact with and have some fun with their friends outside of the formal school day.  I would also like to thank the school staff for offering their time to supervise the students on the night. Such events can not go ahead without many people volunteering their time. Thank you!

Regards

Coralie Ditchmen, Acting Principal.