UNDER EIGHTS DAY

Under Eights Week is an event proudly initiated by Early Childhood Australia Queensland Branch. It has been running for 60 years across Queensland.

On Monday June 20, our excited Early Years students celebrated Under 8’s Day for 2022!

The theme of the day for 2022 was “Playing in a Changing World”. The children enjoyed a variety of activities.

What a fun morning for all involved! Please see out Facebook page for more photos.

STAFFING TERM 3 – PRINCIPAL

Your substantive principal, Moira McKenzie, has extended her leave and is due to return in Week 8 of Term 3. I will continue in the Acting Principal role until August 31.     

HEAD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (HoSES)

Amanda Whale has been acting in the role of Head of Special Education for just over a year now. This role comes to an end this week and Amanda will be staying on at our school as a teacher in one of our classrooms. Please join me in thanking Amanda for the work she has done, together with the Hub team, supporting our students across the school.

From Term 3 onwards the leadership contact for the Hub will be Rebecca Crapp. More details will be released early next term.

PRINCIPAL PARADE

This Friday morning you are invited to join us at the end of term Principal Parade in the Hall.

REPORT CARDS

Semester 1, 2022 Report Cards are being distributed to parents via email this Thursday June 23. Please ensure that you have an up to date email address listed on your child/ren’s file.

SAFE AND RESPECTFUL SCHOOL COMMUNITIES 

https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/safe-and-respectful-school-communities

Your child, our student. One team.

We all deserve respectful, safe and non-violent environments, so aggression and harassment of any kind—physical, verbal or otherwise—isn't acceptable.

When you interact with school staff, remember we're all on the same team to support your child. We all have your child's best interests at heart, and the best way to achieve a positive learning experience is to work together.

Explore tips on communicating and collaborating with school staff to support your child and build a positive school culture in our resources section.

BE SAFE AND RESPECTFUL

Parent and Community Code of Conduct

https://education.qld.gov.au/parents/community-engagement/Documents/parent-community-code-of-conduct.pdf

 Our teachers and school staff are vital in shaping the learning and development of future generations.

Despite the influential role our school staff play in our community, the number of incidents where staff experience unacceptable and abusive behaviour is on the increase.

 Working with you -

We want to make sure we are all working together for your child, our student. To help do this a Parent and Community Code of Conduct has been developed  

The Parent and Community Code of Conduct supports learning, wellbeing and safety in every Queensland state school We welcome parents and other members of our diverse community into schools across Queensland. Working together with their school community , school staff support the learning and wellbeing of every student, and are entitled to a safe work environment.

 Parents and other visitors to school’s support safety by ensuring their communications and conduct at the school and school activities is respectful. The

 Identifying abuse -

Abuse is a broad term. Offensive behaviour towards school staff can vary in form, frequency and severity, but all of it needs to be taken seriously. Sometimes, abuse and occupational violence take the shape of subtle aggression that doesn't feel like a big deal but still has a significant impact on school staff.

Every action you take has the potential to uplift or tear down, so consider your actions and their impact carefully.

 Schools are safe workplaces -

Schools are workplaces, just like any other. We are all responsible for keeping our schools safe and respectful—a safe learning environment for your child, and a safe workplace for our staff. School staff can't give you and your child the support you need if they feel unsafe in their workplace.

SCHOOL OPINION SURVEY 2022                               

The annual suite of School Opinion Surveys will be conducted in Term 3 and will close on 12 August 2022. All families, school staff and students in target year levels (Years 5 and 6) will be invited to participate. We encourage you to take this opportunity to have your say about what our school does well, and how we can improve.

An invitation to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey will be emailed to one parent/caregiver per family in the week beginning 11 July.  The invitation will be sent from the Department of Education, not the school, and it will have the subject line School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2022.  Check your junk email folders if you can’t find it.  The survey can be completed as soon as the invitation is received and will take approximately 5 minutes using a computer, tablet or smart phone. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have access to the internet at home are welcome to complete their survey online at the school. School computers/tablets will be available.

STAFF OF THE WEEK LEADERSHIP AWARD – Trina Harper

For consistently demonstrating her implementation of the professional standards for teachers to create safe and supportive environments for students.  She effectively manages challenging behaviour by addressing discipline issues promptly, fairly and respectfully, following our Student Code of Conduct.

 STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK PEER AWARD – Glenda Twiner

Glenda is an amazing supportive co-worker with the fantastic ability to always know when her assistance and guidance is most needed. Her commitment to improving student outcomes and wellbeing is outstanding. It is an absolute privilege to work with you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Another term has come and gone. At the end of this week the June/July term holidays are upon us! I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and restful school holiday period. Please take time to enjoy the company of family and friends. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday July 11.

Regards

Coralie Ditchmen

Acting Principal

Multi-age learning in Year 3/4 E

Grade 3/4E is a unique class with a combination of both Year 3 and 4 students working together in the one classroom. While this presents some organisational challenges, it also presents some interesting and unique learning opportunities for the students. For example, students take a lead role in supporting the learning of others, by tutoring them as they co-complete maths activity sheets. This has benefits for all students; such as working together and taking on responsibility to help guide the learning of others, as well as students needing to clarify their own thinking, determine a way to explain their ideas clearly to others, and self-check to ensure that the answers and ideas they are sharing are correct (this in turn is checked and supported by the teacher).This team learning approach helps to keep the students on track and focused on their learning while consolidating and reinforcing their conceptual learning.

Welcome to Week 10!

This week’s PBL focus is: Being a good role model

During the lesson this week, we will investigate what it means to be a good role model and the type of characteristics that would be seen in one. Students will discuss how to be a good role model and discuss people in their lives that have had a positive impact on them. 

Congratulations to all students of Calliope State School! You have all worked together to achieve our 20 whole class stamp chart goal! Everyone will get to celebrate together Wednesday afternoon with our CSS PBL Celebration Colour Run. The starting time of the colour run has now changed to 2:20pm, to allow for students to get ready and transition down to the front oval. Please make sure students have closed in shoes to wear and old clothes/white shirt. Students will also need a hat to be sun safe. A towel will also be a must, as we will have the Rural Fire Brigade taking part in our colour run with the fire truck.

Congratulations to 3D who had an amazing attendance rate for Week 9. Their attendance rate was 95.45% for the Week!

Also, congratulations to the 2 classes which were at or above our school attendance target of 94% for Week 9.

Remember, every day you are away is a learning day lost.

SAVE THE DATE:

27th August 2022

150th Year Celebration Fair

Ride armbands available soon

*More details below*

We hope everyone has had a great Term 2 and that you all have a safe and happy school holidays. We look forward to seeing everyone in Term 3 for another exciting term.

P & C Next Meeting

Tuesday 19th July 2022 at 6pm.

150th Birthday Celebration

In 2022, Calliope State School celebrates its 150th birthday. To celebrate there will be a 150th celebration from 1pm-5pm on Saturday 27th August 2022 at Calliope State School. There will be stalls, rides, memorabilia, school tours, music and just lots of fun all round. Ride armbands will go on sale during the holidays so keep an eye on Facebook and we will let you know when they go live. Save the date and bring the family down to help us celebrate. We are also needing volunteers on the day so if you have some free time, please let us know.

Tuckshop News

Keep your eyes peeled for some delicious new winter warmers added to our menu. Our fabulous tuckshop convener, Miss Lisa, is always working hard and creating some delicious soups and lucky dips along with all the amazing tastebud delights on our weekly menu. Be sure to get onto QKR and get your orders in. Miss Lisa can always use an extra set of hands or two each tuckshop day to make sure your kids get their food as quickly as possible at break times. If you’d like to lend a hand, please contact Miss Lisa via our Facebook page or pandc@calliopess.eq.edu.au

Parents are reminded that ice creams and ice blocks need to be collected from tuckshop by the students with their paper bag.

Taste Buds Fundraiser

Taste buds is a variety of yummy spice blends, savoury salts & rubs and versatile mixes and the best part is you can order online and they are delivered straight to your door. Just remember to use the code Calliope at checkout to fundraise for your kids. Feel free to share the link with friends and family. More information on the Calliope State School P & C Facebook page or Visit https://tastebudsfundraising.com.au/?ref=Calliope 

QKR

Last week we had some issues with QKR when ordering tuckshop which have now been resolved. We would like to thank everyone for their patience while we resolved the problems. Unfortunately, things like this do arise and are completely out of our control. In the future, if possible, please try to order ahead of time to ease congestion in the mornings.

Uniform Shop

Uniform shop orders on QKR can take up to 3 business days to fill after day of order. These items are then taken to the office and the students are contacted to collect. If you haven’t received your uniform order, please check if it has been 3 days, that it’s not in your child’s school bag (we all have that one child!) and that it’s not in the classroom. Please remember if you have any concerns, please contact us via our Facebook page or email: uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com as the admin staff will more than likely not be able to advise you.

Volunteer Reminder

I would like to take this moment to remind everyone that we are volunteers, we are parents, we are employed by other organisations or companies and that unfortunately, although it would be amazing, we do not have endless hours in the day. Please when contacting us be patient, be polite and be kind. We know it may be frustrating not getting a response straight away however please understand you are not being ignored, we just may be busy and will get to it as soon as possible. If you would like to help lighten the load and volunteer, please reach out we would love to have you on board.

Please don’t hesitate to stop us and say hi and ask questions.

Your P&C Team

Tenielle, Kate, Bec, Geoff and Cass

Port to Park FunD Run

The Port to Park fun run is back for 2022! Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Port to Park FunD Run can help us raise funds for our school community and we’d love as many of our students and families to participate on Sunday 21 August.

The event will run in GPC's beautiful parklands, highlighting all three areas - East Shores, The Gladstone Marina and Spinnaker Park.

There will be two race events for participants to choose from including the 9 kilometre Koongo Dash and the 3 kilometre Yallarm Family Run. Both race names recognise the language of the Traditional Owners of the land - the Bailai and Gooreng Gooreng nations, with Koongo meaning place of water and Yallarm meaning place of shells.

Students can register to participate in Port to Park as individuals or with their family for the 3km and/or 9km events and their registration fee will be directed back to our school. Make sure you nominate Calliope State School as your school when registering!

If you register before Sunday 19 June using the code P2PEARLY you can receive a 10% discount.

You can register at www.gpcl.com.au