Tuckshop Day

This Friday is Tuckshop Day. On Tuckshop Day we take the opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of our school’s tuckshop staff and volunteers.  We invite you to join us in showing your appreciation for these important members of our school community. Thank you, Lisa O, Lisa N, Mel P, Bev K, Angela K and Katy W.

The daily efforts of our tuckshop workers and the many volunteers who support our students and our school have been tremendous this year.

We should remember to say please and thank you every day, but on Tuckshop Day, Friday 7 November, we will say a very special thank you to this wonderful team.

Our tuckshop provides a great service that helps out families who have to juggle many different tasks at the start of each day and some good food helps the students study and play through the day.

We don’t take their hard work for granted and it is great to see

parents putting up their hands and getting involved with our school. Thank you everyone.

Next Year our tuckshop is having a refurbishment, and our tuckshop staff and volunteers are excited for the launch of new facilities.  At the commencement of 2026, our tuckshop will operate from an alternate space, while our current tuckshop gets its long overdue makeover.  Please say thank you to all tuckshop staff and volunteers as they make plans to ensure that they continue to provide this service for our students.

2026 Class Placement Request Information

These forms are available at the office have been in the newsletter this term.  The last date to return these forms for consideration if this Friday, 7 November.  Please remember, class structures and classroom teacher year level allocation has not been decided – please do not request a particular teacher on these forms.

Intentions for 2026

Please keep an eye out in your child's bag for the below form in regards to your schooling intentions for 2026 year.

Please ensure that you have enrolled your students in to the high school they are attending. This will allow for the school to make plans for 2026 and ensure successful transition to the school. There are many parents that have indicated which high school students will attend, but have not begun enrolling them in the school. Please do this ASAP.

Swimming lessons at Calliope SS started this week. Please ensure your child has returned their signed swimming permission note to their classroom teacher.

For their swimming lessons, students will need-

• Togs and a swim shirt
• Swimming Cap (These can be purchased at Kmart, Big W, Sports Power, or our local pool)
• Towel
• Swimming bag

A couple of things to consider for swimming-

• Ensure all items of clothing (including underwear and socks) are clearly labelled with their name and class.
• If your child’s lesson is early in the day, I would recommend that students are dressed, ready for swimming PRIOR to arriving at school with their uniform worn over the top.
• Goggles are permitted but please ensure they fit correctly and are adjusted accordingly, and practice with your child putting them on.
• Practice independence with your child with dressing, undressing, and talk to them about the importance of neatly placing all their clothing items back in their bag to assist them in organising themselves and to limit lost belongings.
• If your child is anxious or not very confident in the water, talk to them about what will happen and their feelings and please let their teacher know if you think there is something we need to be aware of.

Preps

In Term 4, students will participate in swimming lessons at our school pool. The lessons will be conducted by Mrs Betts and supported by Mrs Beale and Miss Iz, who are all qualified AUSTSWIM instructors. The Prep students will spend the first weeks in the smaller wading pool working on water familiarisation. They will participate in activities such as safe pool entries and exits, flotation and underwater skills, and propelling their body through water. Depending on their swimming ability, some students may progress to a small roped off area in the shallow end of the big pool.

Year 1 and 2

In Term 4, students will participate in swimming lessons at our school pool. The lessons will be conducted by Mrs Betts and supported by Mrs Beale and Miss Iz, who are all qualified AUSTSWIM instructors.  Year 1 and 2 students will be working on the entries and exits, flotation, survival strokes such as treading water, underwater skills, and the recognised strokes of freestyle and backstroke.     

Year 3 and 4

In Term 4, students will participate in swimming lessons at our school pool. The lessons will be conducted by Mrs Betts and supported by Mrs Beale and Miss Iz, who are all qualified AUSTSWIM instructors.  Year 3 and 4 students will perform aquatic skills such as safe entries and exits, treading water, floating, submergence, survival strokes and the recognised swimming strokes of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.  

Year 5 and 6

In Term 4, students will participate in swimming lessons at our school pool. The lessons will be conducted by Mrs Betts and supported by Mrs Beale and Miss Iz, who are all qualified AUSTSWIM instructors.  Year 5 and 6 students will perform freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and survival backstroke. They will combine lifesaving skills to complete lifesaving scenarios.

Our student council has been working hard towards the GEM garden which is based around gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness. The sand pit has been a success and some of the fossils have been found. However, the plants have sadly died over the holidays due to dehydration. We are trying to find some school safe cuttings/plants, and it would be extremely helpful if parents/caregivers could donate some plants/cuttings from home. Please check with the office if it is school approved in the GEM garden. Thank you all for your awareness!

Kind regards, Student Council

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.

• Why is this great for your little learner?
•  Helps ease the transition into “big school”
• Builds confidence and independence early
• Gives children a chance to make new friends and become familiar with school routines
• Supported by caring, qualified educators who make learning FUN through play, creativity, and exploration!
• Gives parents peace of mind knowing their child is happy, safe, and settling in

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

Please be aware that the P&C Meeeting has be rescheduled from the 11th November to the 18th of November.

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.

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