This term in Science we have been investigating the properties of materials through describing their physical characteristics; such as durable, rough, elastic, etc. Last week students have taken this knowledge and understanding a step further by conducting an experiment on the smudge resistance of flour when mixed with different liquids. As part of the investigation students observed the properties of the mixtures, made predictions, identified risks and conducted an experiment that is fair. This has allowed students to determine which liquid when mixed with flour has the best smudge resistance, then have applied this knowledge to a real-life situation of creating paint. This week students will conduct another experiment using flour and different liquids to test the water fastness of the mixtures.

Welcome to the second half of the term. The Positive Behaviour for Learning lesson for Week 6 is: Respectful – I keep my hands and feet to myself. Even though social distancing has been a part of our daily life for most of this year, it’s important we remind the students about keeping hands and feet to themselves and there are plenty of ways they can do this like:

- Keeping 1.5m distance when walking around the school;

- Ensuring that during lining up they stand away from the person in front, behind and beside them;

- Keeping to the left of walkways at all times;

- Remembering that accidents happen, and that not all contact is deliberate.

Please take a moment to remind your child/children of the importance of keeping their hands and feet to self.

Fantastic Fun Friday was on last Friday and the theme was Hollywood Red Carpet! Students dressed up as their favourite celebrity, character from a TV show or book. Well done to all the parents who helped with their costumes. You can check out some of the awesome costumes below or on our Facebook page.

Enjoy your week.

Thanks.

Brian Rowe

Student Welfare Teacher

Congratulations to 6B and 6D who had a great attendance rate for Week 5. Their attendance rate was 94% for the week! Remember, every day you are away is a learning day lost.

Pie Drive

Pie Drive notes were sent home with the eldest student and they have also been emailed. Please return order forms and the correct money BY NEXT MONDAY.

We are very happy to be supporting our local bakery this year. Hopefully there are lots of families able to purchase from our Pie Drive. Don’t forget to ask family and friends if they would like some pies or lamingtons. The more, the merrier but please do not door knock around the neighbourhood.

Orders are due back by Monday 24 August. NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED, SORRY. Please return order forms and money to the P&C Box at the office.

Prep – Year 2: Wednesday 9 September

Year 3 – Year 6: Wednesday 16 September

For families with children in different year levels, your delivery date will be determined by your eldest child’s year level.

This term, Tuckshop will be open first and second breaks, Tuesday through to Friday. We are still cashless, due to COVID procedures, so make sure you place all Tuckshop and uniform orders on the Flexischools App. Contact us via Facebook or via pandc@calliopess.eq.edu.au for any queries regarding uniforms or tuckshop. We are always happy to help.

Flexischools

We have found an alternative to Flexischools which is more user friendly for our families and our P&C. Throughout this term we will be transitioning to use QKR, but don’t worry, this will be a slow transition. For now, Flexischools is still in use and this is the best way to order your tuckshop and uniforms. We will keep you updated as the transition begins in the coming weeks. Watch this space!

DESIGN YOUR OWN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

We have a competition for our students to participate in! We want your ideas for a new outdoor learning space that we could create in our school. Please see attached flyer for more details.