Welcome to Week 10.  We have had a busy term with lots of highlights throughout. This week students participated in the Cross Country on Monday and parents have participated in interviews on Tuesday, to know where their students are in their learning at this stage of the year. Congratulations to Oxley on winning the Cross Country competition and thank you to Mrs Betts for her fabulous organisation and running of our Cross Country again this year.

 I would like to thank all our students, staff, families and community for a wonderful term of engaging in learning and making connections within our school community.  I wish everyone a restful, safe break and Happy Easter and look forward to another term of learning after the holidays. We recommence on Monday 15 April 2024.

Raelene Norris 

Acting Principal   

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5B have had a fun and engaging Term 1!

In Science, while exploring the transfer of light our budding scientists embarked on a journey to unravel the mysteries of light, delving deep into concepts such as reflection, refraction, and the manipulation of light waves. With enthusiasm and curiosity as their guiding lights, our students embraced the challenge of understanding the fundamental properties of light and its behaviour when it encounters various mediums.

One of the highlights of the Science assessment was the exploration of how light can be altered and controlled to create mesmerizing effects. Students engaged in hands-on experiments where they manipulated lenses, prisms and mirrors to observe the fascinating phenomena of reflection, refraction and absorption of light.

5B GEM Heroes!

Students have embraced the GEM program showing Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness in the learning and school environment.

5B students are enjoying mindfulness activities and calm yoga to set themselves up for the learning sessions.

On Monday we had our annual Cross Country. Well done to all the students who participated! It was awesome to see another record get broken by Kai this year. Mrs Betts did emphasise to the students that every participation point counts and this was so true this year with Oxley winning by just one point (one extra runner). Thank you for all the wonderful support from Calliope SS staff and our wonderful Helping Hands staff.

Big congratulations to Oxley house, 2024 Cross Country winners! 

On Tuesday we were very lucky to have the Year 11s from Calliope State High School visit our Year 4 and 6 classes to run Touch skill sessions. The students loved having the big kids teach them some Touch Football skills. It was cool to see some of our past students return. Mrs Betts was impressed with the maturity and competence of the Year 11 coaches. We all had a lot of fun!

Hi Everyone,

While we navigate through handover of positions over the coming weeks, we are excited about the year ahead and all it has to offer. As a committee we will ensure that we are open with our communication and transparency to the school community, and we look forward to sharing what the new committee has to offer in 2024.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Easter Raffles!! So many excited faces and amazing Easter bonnet creations which was a delight to see. A big thank you to the Year 5 and 6 students for selling tickets and thank you to all who supported by buying tickets. All our fundraising efforts goes back to the students in supporting there ongoing growth and development.

It was great to see so many families participate in the end of term picnic. A big thanks to all the amazing ladies in the Tuckshop who went above and beyond to make all those yummy burgers and lunches for everyone to enjoy, we can’t wait for the next one.

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Our first major fundraiser for the year is our annual Mother’s Day Stall. This year there will be Mother’s Day gift packs available to purchase via QKR. More information will be available on our P&C Facebook page so keep your eye out. We will be holding our stall for the students to attend on Wednesday 8^th May 2024.

If you are available to lend a hand on the day, please email communications.calliopess@gmail.com

 UNIFORM SHOP

The Uniform Shop will be closed Friday 29^th March because of the Public Holiday; however it will be open Thursday 28^th March 8.30am -9.00am, with payment accepted through QKR. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Uniform orders made on Thursday will be filled the first Friday back from school holidays.

The Uniform Shop are seeking volunteers to assist on Friday mornings to pack and deliver the weekly uniform orders which should not take more than 1 hour – this could be your “ONE thing”.

Without volunteers, we would not be able to provide this service. If you would like more information, please email uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com  

Are you aware that our school offers Breaky Club? What is Breaky Club you ask?

In 2023 QLD government provided funding to 861 identified schools to enhance their food program. Calliope SS was one of them. Breaky Club is operated by lovely volunteers and tuckshop convenor Lisa C.

We are seeking more volunteers who can spare 1 hour of your time in the mornings (Tues – Fri) to set up and serve breakfast.

Tasks – making cereal cups or making healthy breakfast options, pouring milk and juice cups, cutting up fruit and serving all those smiling faces in the morning.

Breaky Club is open from 8.35- 9am

VOLUNTEER MANDATORY TRAINING

Completing your Volunteer mandatory training has got a lot easier. We are aware we all live busy lives and unable to commit to a particular day and time to complete the training onsite. You are now able to complete the training in the comfort of your own home and on your own schedule.

All you need to do is click on the link, read the key messages guide, complete the declaration and submit in person to the school office.

When you sign in as a volunteer via the Ipad, you are declaring you are aware of your obligations as per the key messages guide. This is valid for 12 months.

For further information or a copy of the key messages guide please email communications.calliopess@gmail.com.

The new committee would love to hear from you, so please feel free to email your feedback and suggestions to pandc@calliopess.eq.edu.au.

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter

Geoff, Jason, Angela and Lisa

With school back, it's a timely reminder to drivers to slow down in school zones and pay attention at children’s crossings.

Coming back after holidays it can be easy to forget what to look out for. School zone signs are displayed as you approach the school and shows both the speed limit and the times you need to reduce your speed around the school. Childrens crossing are identified by children crossing flags, which are displayed near crossings before and after school hours.

When the crossing is supervised, you as a motorist must:

· wait until all pedestrians, bicycle or personal mobility device riders have crossed the road and the crossing supervisor has returned to the footpath

· abide by the direction given by the School Crossing Supervisor.

If the crossing is unsupervised, you as a motorist must:

· give way to pedestrians, bicycle or personal mobility device riders on or entering a children’s, pedestrian or marked foot crossings

· give way to pedestrians, bicycle or personal mobility device riders on or entering a road you’re turning into

· give way to pedestrians, bicycle or personal mobility device riders on a slip lane

· give way to pedestrians in a share zone

· travel at a speed allowing you to stop safely at a crossing if needed

As a driver, it's important to make sure you give way to all pedestrians, bicycle or personal mobility device riders such as skateboards, e-scooters. You must also give way to pedestrians using a motorised mobility device such as a motorised wheelchair or a mobility scooter.

Some of our most vulnerable road users are children getting to and from school, so it’s important to slow down and abide by the crossing rules, as it won’t make much difference to the trip time, but it could very well save lives.

Visit the Street Smarts website to find more information about what to do at pedestrian and children crossings.

SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISOR TIME CHANGE