In English in 4C this term we have been busy learning about traditional stories. Students of 4C have enjoyed watching, reading and listening to a range of traditional stories from many different cultures. All students have been actively engaged with their learning this term in this unit and have now written and presented some of their own amazing traditional stories. Great job 4C!

150^th Birthday Celebrations

A massive THANK-YOU to the Calliope community for your great show of support over the weekend towards our birthday celebrations.  Our luncheon was well supported by a range of past and current staff.  Lots of fun was seen being had by all ages at our fair with the rides being very popular.  Our school tours were fascinating with the groups being able to share some fascinating history with the tour guides as well.  Thanks to our hardworking P&C for putting this event together and to all the staff and parents who worked so hard to make it a success. 

Teacher Aide Day Tomorrow

At Calliope State School we are very lucky to have an amazing team of teacher aides who support both staff and students every day.  Tomorrow is a special day to acknowledge all their hard work  and contributions to our school.  Remember to say “Thanks” to all our teacher aides tomorrow when you pass them in our school. 

  

Get Set for Prep

Enrolment packages are now available at the school office. Please visit or contact Administration on 4975 8333 for further information. Enrolment Interviews are now available for early September. Please book in a time for you and your child if they are starting Prep in 2023.

One of the important documents required to be sighted as part of enrolling in Prep is your child’s Birth Certificate.  If you do not have a copy please click the link below to complete the application form and for information on steps to apply:

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/birth-death-and-marriage-certificates/birth-certificates/applying-for-a-birth-certificate

Heading to High School

Have you been in touch with the high school you are planning on enrolling your child in for Year 7?  Remember that you need to have handed in their enrolment forms for them to be part of our transition activities.  If you are yet to tell us which high school they are going to, please call the office so we can ensure we are passing on information to them correctly.

Communicating with our School

The Queensland Government has produced the Parent and Community Code of Conduct to support school communities to understand communication, collaboration and school conduct.  Calliope State School supports productive partnerships with parents to provide the best experiences possible for our students.  Respectful communication in all situations is the first step in creating wonderful partnerships.  See the summary sheet below to help us work together successfully.

Scooter and Bike Safety

We have a large number of students leaving our school each afternoon on bikes and scooters.  Part of our safety expectation is that these are walked until reaching either the end of the pool area or after the bridge depending on which way your child is travelling.  If your child is a bike or scooter rider please go over this expectation with them along with reminding them to wear their helmet.

Swimming Update

Due to updates in the P – 12 Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework, there will be changes to the Swimming Program at Calliope State School.  A Water Safety Education Program will be provided by Royal Life Saving Queensland for students in various year levels. These programs aim to provide the skills and knowledge for staying safe in and around the water, how to offer assistance and CPR awareness.

Further information will be sent out to year levels who are swimming in the coming weeks to complete permission and medical forms.

Arts Spectacular

Our Arts students are busy preparing for their next big event.  Our Instrumental Music students and choir students will be performing next Monday night  at 5.30pm in the hall. Be sure to arrive before this to secure a great seat!

Friday Pupil Free Day

As a community of learners, our staff will be having a day of learning THIS FRIDAY- 2^nd September – so no school for students. 

Rebecca Crapp

Acting Principal

Welcome to Week 8! This weeks PBL focus is ‘Parade Greeting’. The lesson focuses on how to greet your audience on parade. Students will learn the expectations on what to say, when to say it and how to say it.

Congratulations to Prep D who had an amazing attendance rate for Week 7. Their attendance rate was 96.19% for the week!

Also, congratulations to the 6C which were at or above our school attendance target of 94% for Week 7.

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

WOW!! What an amazing day Saturday was!! Thank you so much to everyone who came along and enjoyed themselves. A massive thank-you must go to our tiny team of execs and their families for putting in a huge effort to run the day itself.

Term three is almost at an end but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing happening!

Father’s Day Stall

Father’s Day stall is this Thursday, 1.09.2022 – please send students with a small amount of cash. All items will be priced under $10.

Pie Drive

Pick up day for Prep – Year 2 was yesterday but if you’ve forgotten, don’t panic, just pop into Lizzy’s Country Bakehouse Calliope and grab them today!

Pick up days from Lizzy’s Country Bakehouse Calliope are as follows:

• Prep – Year 2 – Monday 29 August 2022
• Year 3 – 6 – Monday 12 September 2022

Tuckshop News

Our fabulous tuckshop convener, Miss Lisa, is working hard as normal filling hungry bellies. There are also 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. 

Uniform Shop

Uniform shop is via appointment only, if you need to make an appointment, please email the uniform shop email address below. Otherwise, orders can be done on QKR. *Please note orders 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 its 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 the admin ladies are probably unlikely to be able to solve them, contact us via our Facebook page or email uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com.

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 & Cass.

Congratulations to the following WINNERS:

Maltesers- 416 Codi K

Snakes- 202 Zoe P

Fidgets- 87 Deacon H

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.