PRINCIPAL'S PIECE
CALLIOPE CHRISTMAS CAROLS 2021
(PENDING WEATHER IF THE EVENT GOES AHEAD - DECISION WILL BE MADE WEDNESDAY 24/11/2021)
The Calliope Carols are back on this year, after a break due to COVID restrictions. They will be held on Friday November 26 (Week 8). As in previous years, each year level is learning a song, which they will perform on stage as part of the concert.
It has been noted that the date also coincides with the return of the Year 6 students from their camp. We understand that this will be the end of a big week for these students but we hope that as many as possible will still attend the carols event and perform, as this will be their last carols event before they go to high school.
We hope to see everyone there!
COLLECTING CHILDREN AT THE END OF DAY
Parents are reminded that if they are collecting their child at the end of the school day, they need to wait in one of the designated waiting areas and not enter classrooms before 3.15pm. Parents are welcome to enter the school grounds from 3.00pm and wait in the covered area near the library, under the Prep eating area sheds and in the undercroft near the office. We thank you for your understanding and allowing classrooms to continue learning without disruption until 3.15pm.
2022 LEADERSHIP SPEECHES
Parents of students who are giving leadership speeches are welcome to join their child’s classroom for the viewing of speeches which will be taking place this Thursday and Friday (Please check with your childs classroom teacher for exact day and time).
School Captain speeches will be Thursday 9am – 10am.
All other positions after parade on Friday (approx. 9:45am).
YEAR 6 GRADUATION
Graduation will begin at 5:30pm in the multipurpose hall on Monday 6 December 2021. Students are welcome to bring four directly related adults to the graduation ceremony (this will be subject to change of COVID restrictions). We will have the QR code available for check in on arrival.
HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR CHILD FOR HIGH SCHOOL?
To be included in the transition days in Week 9 for Calliope State High School and Gladstone State High School, you need to have completed the enrolment paper work for that school. Please contact the school asap to organise your enrolment.
CALLIOPE STATE HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION DAYS
Year 6 parents, if you have nominated Calliope State High School as your child’s high school, your child will have received an invitation with all of the information you need around transition days. If you have any questions, Ms Kel’s contact details are on the postcard.
All Year 6 students wishing to attend Orientation Days, (November 29 and 30) will need to have returned enrolment packs and attended an enrolment interview – we don’t want to see anyone miss out!
PREP ENROLEMENTS
Enrol now for 2022
We are currently enrolling students for Prep 2022. We ask that all families wishing to enrol at Calliope State School in Prep for 2022 complete an enrolment package and book in for an interview.
Our last Prep 2022 interview day will be Wednesday 1 December. Please contact the school office on 4975 8333 or email admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au to start the enrolment process.
SUN SAFETY - HATS
Our school policy on Sun Safety is simple: NO HAT, NO PLAY.
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the word and in Queensland the UV index is high all year round. Because of this, Queensland has the most cases of skin cancer of any place in the world, so Queensland schools are encouraged to promote sun safety for all outdoor activities. This includes everyday activities as well as swimming and athletics carnivals.
At Calliope State School it is mandatory that the Calliope State School sun safe hat is worn outside of the classroom. Hat Policy – NO HAT, NO PLAY! All students must wear their hat outside and are permitted to remove their hat under buildings, walkways and roofed shade structures. As the weather is warming up please remind your child/ren to bring their hat to school everyday as we don’t loan hats out or ring home for forgotten hats. School hats can be purchased through the QKR! App.
YEAR 6 CAMP
Our Year 6 students travelled to Bundaberg yesterday for Year 6 Camp. The students will be staying at Chaverim College and will be participating in many activities during the week including a day trip to Lady Musgrave Island.
