Last week it was fantastic to welcome over 620 of our students back to fulltime schooling onsite. I want to thank both our students and parents for the way that you have acknowledged the changes to drop off and pick up arrangements during the current time. Please remember to keep your social distancing at the gates and depart quickly when you have your child.

Thank you for your continued patience and support!

Rock Your Socks for Chappy Week

It was a sea of colourful socks on Friday as our school community came together to recognise our wonderful Chappy Mel and the work she does in our school as our Chaplain. Mel has a diverse role, which sees her supporting students, staff and parents, and she is never shy with offering her positive smile and ear to listen.

New Fencing

Over the weekend, we had some new fencing installed along the front of the school between the prep buildings and main library entry. This fencing will make the junior sector of our school more safe and secure, with our younger students.

Foods at School

We ask that foods, including for celebrations (cakes etc) are not brought to school for sharing between students. With an increase in students with different allergies and intolerances, please consider the items you are sending with your children and minimise these where possible, eg: nuts.

Key Reminders

Don’t forget to ensure that your child brings with them the following everyday:

• Hat
• Water bottle

Feedback

We are always open to feedback as this helps our school to continuously grow and improve. There are many appropriate ways to provide feedback to our school and we appreciate the time and effort people have taken to ensure they are using these avenues. At the present time, the most effective means to communicate and share this with us is via our email admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au or phone the office on 4975 8333.

Mark Wright

Principal

Congratulations to 6A and 6C who both had an amazing attendance rate for Week 6. Their attendance rate was 98% for the three days of their first week back for face-to-face learning! Also congratulations to the 18 classes which were at or above our school attendance target of 94% for Week 6. Remember, every day you are away is a learning day lost.

Welcome to Week 7. The Positive Behaviour for Learning lesson this week is: Respectful – Respecting each other’s personal space. In this time of social distancing, maintaining personal space is extra important, particularly at the end of the day when we have large groups of students moving through narrow gates and exits. It is for these reasons we must ensure we:  

• Keep to the left of the walkways in the school;
• Try and maintain an arms distance from the person in front;
• Avoid bunching up and clustering wherever possible.

By maintaining our personal space we stay healthy and help avoid escalating behaviour issues when kids get too close to one another. Please take a few minutes to go over this with your child/children.

Be sure to watch Calliope News on Facebook this week and help like and share it.

Thanks.

Brian Rowe

Student Welfare Teacher

P&C News!

How fun was last week! With “Rock Your Socks” Day to celebrate Chappy Week and kids encouraged to wear purple to promote the prevention of domestic and family violence, it was a joy to be a part of such a happy and fun community. Thank you, Calliope staff, for organising special days like these.

With restrictions starting to be lifted, we are beginning to adjust our fundraising activities. Please keep an eye on your email inbox for more information about our next fundraiser.

Tuckshop

Tuckshop is currently operating on Thursdays and Fridays for first break only. In line with current departmental guidelines, we have had to remove cash from the Tuckshop. This means that there will be no over the counter items available, for students to purchase during lunch breaks. All menu items (including over the counter items like, ice creams and slushies) are to be purchased using the Flexischools App. We thank the whole school community for their cooperation in this difficult period and as we try to navigate ourselves to the other side.

Week 7 Special: Pumpkin Soup with Roll - $3

Uniform Shop

Please continue to use Flexischools for all uniform orders also. Don’t forget that in line with the schools’ uniform policy, our school jackets and jumpers are available for purchase. New stock has arrived so get in quick to ensure your child’s size is available.  

Senior Shirts can also still be purchased by contacting us.

Have a fabulous week everyone,

Your P&C Team

Tenielle, Sian, Bec & Kate