Staffing Update

Our Principal, Ms Moira Mackenzie has had to take some unexpected leave for the next four weeks. 

Our Deputy Principal, Mrs Naomi Hughes will be Acting Principal until August 18^th.

School Opinion Survey

This year’s School Opinion Survey runs from 22nd July to 16th August 2024. Parents,

caregivers and students are encouraged to participate.

Your insights will help us know what our school does well and how we can improve. Participants will be emailed a link to access the survey the week before it opens. Survey responses are confidential. The survey usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete. More information can be found on the School Opinion Survey webpage or by contacting the school.

Is your family eligible for free internet access?

Families with school-aged children who do not have current internet access at home, may be eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). 

 To ensure all students have equal opportunity for online learning, the SSBI offers eligible families free NBN broadband access. For more information or to check your eligibility, call the National Referral Centre (Monday to Friday) 1800 954 610 or visit the SSBI website.

Parent & Community Code of Conduct

Positive relationships between parents/caregivers and the school

are vital to productive and successful partnerships for your child’s learning.

If an issue arises that you would like to discuss, your first point of contact is your child’s classroom teacher.  If this issue requires further support, the year level Deputy Principal will support the classroom teacher in addressing this issue. 

Parent Interviews – Term 3

It was great to see a large number of parents meeting with our teachers for the Term 3 Parent Teacher meetings.  These meetings are the opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet with teachers about their child’s achievement and progress, after the Semester 1 report cards have been distributed. 

Pyjama Day

Calliope RotaKids are running a Pyjama Day on Monday 5 August. Students and staff 

are invited to wear their pyjamas to school on this day for a gold coin donation. Funds raised will go to The Pyjama Foundation.

Parents are welcome to come for a picnic lunch on that day and can then spend time reading with their child/ren during the lunch break.

 Important Dates for Term 3

Important Dates

26 July - Rotakids Badges on parade

29 July - 2025 Prep Information Session and Walk through. Session 1 @ 9.15am, Followed by Session 2 @ 5pm. Walk through tour @ 4.30pm. 

2 August - Evacuation Drill

12 August - Show Holiday

13 August - P&C Meeting - 5pm

16 August - Bullying No Way! Wear orange

18 August - Port to Park Fun Run

19 August - Book Week Begins - Dress Up on Friday 23 August

20 & 22 August - Kindy Visitis to Library 9.30am - 10.00am

26 August - Prep Interviews Begin

27/28 August - Prep Vision Screening 

28 August - Teacher Aide Day

30 August - Student Free Day

Port to Park 2024

 Ready, Set, Go! 

 Join us in Gladstone for CQ’s BIGGEST Fun Run, Port to Park!!

 This year will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever, with Olympic Gold Medalist, Sally Pearson back on board as our official Port to Park Ambassador.

 Register now for the 10km Koongo Dash, the NEW 5km Koommonka Sprint and the 3km Yallarm Family Run!

 Make sure you register for Calliope State School and we will benefit from your registration.

Register today @ gpcl.com.au/community/port-to-park/

Prep Enrolment for 2025

Prep Vision Screening

The School Health Nurse will be visiting Calliope State School on Tuesday 27 August and Wednesday 28 August to conduct the Prep Vision Screening. Online consent form information has been emailed home to parents. Paper consent forms are available from the class teacher or school office. Paper forms are due back to the office by Friday 2 August.

Congratulations to 3A who had an amazing attendance rate for Week 2. Their attendance rate was 91.42% for the week!

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

We are focusing on classroom and school expectations. Students will be discussing 

positive self-talk and looking activities they have done and will do to better their confidence and gratitude. This incorporates growth mindset and the understanding of why it is important to do self-talk. At home, it would be a good idea to practise using growth mindset statements at home. Use the poster for ideas.

Gem Chat

What mindful activities will you be doing this week? Students have worked through many strategies to help with mindfulness. Some ideas are, 5 star breathing, belly breathing, colouring, drawing and meditating.

The Imperfects Podcast

Follow the link to watch The Imperfects Podcast on The Resilience Project Website -  https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/podcasts/

This week we heard from Dr Emily Musgrove who says Your values are perfect. Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually say…it’s actually a beautiful place to start.

Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down why they are important and how they can add purpose to your life. As she explains, our values work like a compass, and when used responsibly, can point us in the direction of the person we want to be.

https://theresilienceproject.com.au/at-home/podcasts/season-6-episode-36-dr-emily-values/

Positive Behaviour Comparison Data

Over the past weeks, we've delved into the realm of emotions through a unique lens: The Resilience Project. This initiative has not only fostered a deeper understanding of our feelings but has also integrated seamlessly with our academic pursuits, particularly in mathematics.
The students have been focusing on multiplication—a fundamental skill that builds not only mathematical proficiency but also resilience and perseverance. By tackling complex multiplication problems, our students have learned the value of patience, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges.

Hi Families,

A massive thank you to all the families, friends and community who purchased Pies and Lamingtons through our drive.

It was brought to our attention once the drive had closed that the decription of the lamingtons on QKR was incorrect. The lamingtons are not jam filled and as per previous drives have never been filled. We apologise for the incorrect description.

726 pies and sweet pies where purchased, along with 335 lamington orders.

A reminder to collect your pies will be sent out closer to the pick up allocated date.

Please keep your eyes peeled for what our next fundraiser will be as we have a couple of new ones coming your way.

The Resilience Project – Family Journals

This year our school has been participating in “The Resilience Project”. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. Through presentations, school curriculum, events, the TRP App, and Wellbeing Journals, they share the benefits of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, and easy ways to practise these in everyday life. The RP team also incorporate Emotional Literacy, Connection and Physical Health education and activities as they are foundational contributors to positive mental health.

The P&C supports this program and to show our support the P&C purchased a Family Wellbeing Journal for each family (given to the eldest in the family) so the children can fill them with daily reflections, questions and practical activities designed for the whole family. Catered for adults and children of all ages, this journal is a great way to build happiness and resilience in your household.

Each Journal Features:

• 10 weeks of daily reflections, questions and practical activities
• Focus on gratitude, empathy and mindfulness to improve everyone’s mental health
• Daily Healthy Family Habits tracker to monitor our sleep, exercise and eating
• Weekend activity library with over 30 activities suitable for a variety of age groups

 If you wish to purchase another or any other products by visiting  https://theresilienceproject.com.au/shop/product

 Journals will be sent home on Friday 26^th July 2024.

 Fundraising

If you have any fundraising suggestions, please email them to communications.calliopess@gmail.com or direct message via facebook. Our committee are open to any suggestions.

Uniform Shop

We are urgently seeking volunteers to help pack orders fortnightly on a Friday for 1 hour (8:30-9am). If you are available and have completed your mandatory training, please email uniformshop.calliope@gmail.com

 Warm Regards

Geoff, Jason, Angela & Lisa

 FRIENDLY REMINDER  

Kind, firm boundaries are actually a big part of parenting with an attachment lens. Consider the lines on the highway, without them there would be chaos! Boundaries, like the lines on the highway, show us where we can safely operate, and without them, children often feel unsafe. 

 The second part to this reminder, is that kids are allowed to be upset about the boundaries we set. It can make them feel frustrated, or limited, angry or sad, and that’s totally valid. Being there for them to hear them out, offer comfort and support, while STILL holding that boundary is a huge part of parenting securely attached children. 

 If you’d like to learn more about how to set firm, kind boundaries with your little ones, our free program Tuning In To Kids is the perfect place to start! Register your interest today via our website strongcommunities.org.au or email us admin@strongcommunities.org.au we’d love see you there   #parentingprogram #strongcommunities #tuningintokids #boundarysetting #limits

  Join us for our Calliope NaN Supported Playgroup this Thursday! 

Date: 25th July

Time: 9:15am - 11:15am 

Location: Calliope SS in the instrumental music building & prep outside play area

 Nature play has numerous benefits for a child’s development and well-being 

Here are some compelling reasons why children benefit from Nature Play through a supported playgroup 

•  Physical Health
•  Sensory Stimulation 
•  Creativity and Imagination 
•  Stress Reduction and Mental Well-being
•  Environment Awareness and Respect
•  Social Skills and Collaboration  
•  Education Opportunities 
•  Health Benefits 

Have a look at some of the fun activities that we have planned for everyone to enjoy! 

•  Collaborative Leaf Art  
•  Make Your Own Nature Confetti 
•  Sand Dough Creative Play 
•  Rice & Herbs Sensory Play
•  Sandpit Play
•  Nature Weaving 
•  Honey Comb Painting
•  Water Sensory Play Tub
•  Group Story Time 
•  Music Time with Singing & Dancing and MORE 
•  We also supply a free morning tea for all attending

Our friendly facilitators will always be there to create a welcoming, supportive space for parents & caregivers too, so look out for them in the ‘Be Kind’ shirts.

No registration required | We will sign you in upon arrival.