RUOK Day

On Thursday we acknowledge RUOK Day.  Students are invited to wear yellow to raise awareness of RUOK day.  RUOK Day empowers people to meaningfully connect and lend support. Next week is our last week for the term.  On Friday of next week we have Principal’s Parade, followed by open classrooms and lunch on the lawn.  We look forward to seeing parents and caregivers on this day as they have the opportunity to see the great learning their children have done this term.

Blue card Changes

Blue card changes are coming from 20 September.

These changes include:

• parent volunteers will require blue cards if:
• services or activities do not include their own child
• they attend overnight excursions or camps
• close personal contact may occur with another child (such as assisting with toileting, bathing or dressing).
• external businesses providing services in schools or to children will need a blue card.

For more information about the upcoming changes, visit the Queensland Government website: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card-system-changes  

e-scooters and e-skateboards

To ensure you and your child stay safe when using e-scooters or e-skateboards, please remember:

• Only those aged 16+can ride e-scooters and e-skateboards unsupervised.
• Helmets must be wornwith the straps properly fastened (bicycle or motorcycle helmets) and bells fitted for devices with handlebars.
• No passengers/doubling – only one person riding an e-scooter.
• Speed limit of 12km/hon footpaths and shared paths.
• Serious fines may apply to riders, and parents, if caught breaking the rules.
  

StreetSmartsQld features educational videos and other helpful safety tips for riding e-scooters and e-skateboards.

1B have been learning about how to write recounts this term. We have enjoyed recreating our own versions of the story ‘Alexander’s Outing’. The students have done a fabulous job using words from the text and descriptive language. They have been very creative in their writing and illustrations and are looking forward to sharing their stories at our open classroom session in Week 10.

We have also been learning about shapes and measurement this term. We have enjoyed measuring objects in our class with informal units. We especially liked measuring Matilda with glue sticks.

PBL Focus – Keeping Our Hands and Feet to Ourselves
This week, our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) focus is on keeping our hands and feet to ourselves. Students are learning that safe and respectful behaviour means using our bodies in positive ways – for playing games, helping friends, and showing care. By keeping our hands and feet to ourselves, we show respect for personal space, help everyone feel safe, and create a positive environment where all students can enjoy their learning and playtime.

G.E.M. Focus – Gratitude

G.E.M. Focus – Kindness
This week in our Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness (G.E.M.) program, students are focusing on kindness. They were encouraged to reflect on how they have been kind throughout the day, what actions they took, and how those actions made them – and others – feel. By recognising the positive impact of small acts of kindness, students learn that their choices can brighten someone else’s day while also boosting their own sense of happiness and connection.

Whole Class Stamp Charts

Congratulations to 5A, 2C and 5/6C for completing their Whole Class Stamp Charts by the end of Week 8! 

We have now completed our Whole School Celebration target!!

Your hard work and teamwork have helped bring our school total to 20 completed charts. What an incredible effort from everyone – We will be having extended play in Week 2 of Term 4 as our celebration!

Watch this space for our growing tally.

The Biggest Catch

This week in the biggest catch, 2C, 5A, 5B, Prep B, 2B and 4A  have filled the most Individual Stamp Charts. Congratulations!!!

It’s our way of celebrating how many individual stamp charts each class completes.

Think of each filled chart as a part of a fish—the more completed charts, the bigger the fish will be.

At Calliope State School we all swim together.

Celebrating Positive Behaviour at Calliope State School

We are proud to share the growth in positive behaviour across our school. By Week 8 of Term 3 this year, students had already achieved 724 positive behaviour acknowledgements, compared to 505 at the same point last year. Along with this, we have celebrated students through 131 awards, 67 mentions in Good Newsletters, and 3 positive contacts home.

These results highlight the fantastic effort our students are putting into showing our school values every day. We look forward to seeing these numbers continue to grow as we work together to celebrate positive choices and achievements.

Hi Calliope Families! Below are a few reminders from the P&C.

Fun Run

Our P&C Fun Run is on Monday 15 September from 2.30-3.00pm on the school ovals. Sponsorship forms were sent home a few weeks ago.

Prep-Year 2 will be on the front oval and Years 3-6 on the back oval. All students will be participating. Keep collecting your donations and adding them online for great prizes and the chance to slime some teachers!

Tuckshop Orders - Important Reminders 

• When using QKR to order, ensure you select your child's correct class, as lunches are delivered to the class listed on QKR
• Orders for the tuckshop close at 9 AM every day
• If your child is unwell, you can cancel their order on QKR App before 9 AM

Uniform Shop 

The uniform shop operates on Fridays before the parade. Orders placed via the QKR app can be collected during this time. For any inquiries regarding the uniform shop, please email uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com. 

*Please Note:* EFTPOS is currently unavailable, so orders must be placed via the QKR app.

QParents  is a secure, online portal that is free for all Queensland state schools to use and provides parents with quick, easy access to their student information including:

• student and parent contact details
• attendance details
• report cards – all report cards (past & present) are available to view and upload
• assessment planners – uploaded each semester
• timetables
• invoices and payment history
• Online consent management

The student information displayed in QParents is surfacing information that is already recorded and managed in OneSchool. The benefits of using QParents for schools and parents include:

• a faster, more efficient way to communicate with parents regarding student information
• a secure, convenient and automated process for parents to pay school invoices
• significant time and effort savings for both your school and parent community
• an innovative online communication tool that’s free of charge for both schools and parents to use.

How do I register for QParents?

You will be sent an email inviting you to register for QParents. You will then be able to register via the secure QParents website: qparents.qld.edu.au using the unique invitation code contained in the email. You will require each child’s unique EQ ID and you must verify your identity by providing 100 points of identification. If you cannot verify your identity online, you should contact your child’s school for assistance. The school will review your registration and approve your account. You will then be able to access the QParents app.

Please note: if you have not received the Qparents invitation email, please send correspondence through to admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au with your full name, student/s full name & DOB to request your Qparents invitation.