Creative 3B News

In Science, we have been busy creating our interpretations of the Sun, Moon and Earth movements.  All students were engaged in the designing and creating of their space dioramas and this reflected in their understanding of the topic and being able to extend their explanations in their written assessments.

This term in English, we are reading, comprehending and writing a retell of a known story 'The Lorax'.  At the end of the unit we will be presenting our spoken retell of The Lorax from a different character’s perspective.  The students will be designing and creating costumes and props to entertain their peers during their presentation.  So, 3B students and parents get your thinking caps on.

BOOK WEEK

Book Week is August 20-26 and Book Fair will be run throughout this week.

Book Week Dress Up Day is Friday August 19. All children are encouraged to dress up. The theme is ‘Dreaming with eyes open…’.

STAFFING

• Calliope State School’s substantive Principal, Moira, has extended her leave and will now return at the start of 2023.
• Coralie Ditchmen will be based up at Calliope State High School this week. Rebecca Crapp will be Acting Principal at the primary school, working closely with Coralie day to day.
• Amanda Whale starts as the new Student Learning and Wellbeing, Tuesday to Friday.
• Amanda Whale will take 1A on a Monday and as Karynne Peter’s reduces her fraction to work Tuesday to Friday.  
• Kate Terry starts as the teacher on 1D this week and will remain on this class for the rest of this year.
• Chappy Nici started with us last week. Chappy Nici will work with us Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s for the remainder of the year.

WORKFORCE PLANNING – Combining classes

We are currently experiencing a larger number of staff out on leave than usual, due to the ongoing nature of managing COVID and the flu season. We have limited access to relief teachers for the same reasons.

In line with the COVID guidelines for schools, we have a plan in place to ensure the continuity of learning for all students and to minimise the disruption to student learning as much as possible. There will be times that we will need to combine same year level classes. We will try to limit this as much as possible; however, there will be circumstances where this will have to occur.

We appreciate your understanding and support during these times.

INCURSION

On Wednesday 17 August 2022,  Dion Drummond Indigenous Performance will be visiting Calliope State School as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan and NAIDOC Week celebrations.  In his school visits, Dion shares tales and artefacts from his cultures, teaching students about the different traditions of both Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal storytelling, song and dance.

FREE PREP VISION SCREENING

Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development.

A Registered Nurse will be visiting the school on Monday 29 August 2022 to conduct vision screening for children in their Prep year. If you wish to have your Prep child participate in this free vision screening program, please complete an online consent form by 23 August 2022. See link below. Parents do not need to be present for screening; however, if you would like to be, please contact the school to arrange this.

If your child’s vision is screened, you will be advised of the results in writing. If a vision concern is found, you will receive a phone call from the nurse to discuss referral to an eye health professional for further assessment. If a vision concern is identified and your child requires glasses, eligible health care card holders may be assisted with free basic glasses through the Spectacle Supply Scheme.

Participation in vision screening is not compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in screening, please complete the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

Please click on the following link to access the Online Consent Form and Parent Information Letter: https://visionscreening.health.qld.gov.au/ParentalConsent/13126dUn.  Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below:

Regards

Coralie Ditchmen

Acting Principal

Congratulations to 6A who had an amazing attendance rate for Week 5. Their attendance rate was 96.59% for the week!

Also, congratulations to 2B who were above our school attendance target of 94% for Week 5.

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

Welcome to Week 6! This weeks PBL focus is ‘Transitions’. Students explore why it is
important to move around the school in a safe and respectful manner. Our wonderful Mrs Sellin videoed her AMAZING 5/6E students moving around the school, showing other classes how this should look. Thanks 5/6E and Mrs Sellin for your help!

The key steps are:

Walk in two lines (directly behind the person in front of you)

Stand an arm’s length apart from the person in front of you

Walk appropriately (try not to shuffle or stomp)

Walk to the left of the pathways

Keep your eyes forward watching where you are going

Keep your voice quiet

Keep your body to yourself

Wait quietly at your destination

This term, our end of term PBL celebration will be a Disco. Keep those whole class stamp charts coming in. Our term goal is 20 charts. More information regarding the disco will be coming in the next week or two.

Calliope State School

1872 - 2022

150^th Birthday Celebration

27 August 2022

Celebrations start from 11am

More details below.

150th Birthday Celebration

In 2022, Calliope State School celebrates its 150^th birthday. To celebrate there will be a 150^th celebration luncheon from 11am-1pm in the school hall. There will also be a school fair from 1pm-5pm on Saturday 27^th August 2022 at Calliope State School. There will be stalls, rides, food and drinks, memorabilia on display, school tours, music and just lots of fun all round. Save the date, invite some friends and bring the family down to help celebrate our school.

Luncheon

Would you like to attend the luncheon on the day with memorabilia on show. Tickets are now available on trybooking.com. Search Calliope or click the link below. Tickets are $30 each and a 2 course meal is provided. Get your tickets here: Https://www.trybooking.com/BZHWO

BOOKINGS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST 2022.

Ride armbands

Ride armbands are now live on QKR. The rides are suitable for various age groups. The rides available on the day include:

• Dodgems
• Sizzler
• King Flyer
• Super Slide
• Tea Cup Ride
• Merry Go Round
• Paw Patrol Jumping Castle
• Large Combo Jumping Castle

 Each armband allows you to ride as many times as you like from 1pm-5pm.

Pre sale armbands are $30 each or $35 on the day.

Jump on and get yours now. If you know someone who doesn’t have access to QKR but would like to purchase armbands please email president.calliopess@gmail.com

** Please note armbands will be distributed on the day **

Buskers

Attention all Buskers and Music Legends, we would love to see you showcase your skills at our birthday celebration. If you or someone you know is happy to play for even a fraction of time on the day please email president.calliopess@gmail.com To express your interest or for more details.

Market Stalls

Would you like to set up a market stall during our fair, or do you know someone who would? We have some more spots we would love to fill. The cost is only $20 per stall and all are welcome. Please get in touch to save your spot. treasurer.calliopess@gmail.com Or message 0402 056 452 for more information.

If you need to collect your child during school hours, please attend the office first, before approaching your child. You will need to sign your student/s out on the iPad and collect a slip to present to the class teacher. This procedure is necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all school personnel.

Join us on Sunday, 21 August 2022! 

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! YOU NEED TO REGISTER BY THIS WEDNESDAY.

Showcasing GPC’s premier waterfront parklands as well as supporting local schools and community groups, the Port to Park Fun Run will see thousands of feet pound the pavement on Sunday, 21 August 2022.

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.

Please use the link below to register:

https://www.eventwizards.com.au/frmRegister.aspx?SeriesID=31