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This semester, 4B has been learning about The First Fleet and the settlement of Australia. Throughout our learning, a task was set where the students had to act as a child who was affected by The First Fleet. Students were able to choose from a variety of characters including; a child convict who was convicted for crimes as little as stealing buttons, a surgeon’s child who was unable to play with any of the child convicts or an Aboriginal child who was affected by The First Fleet. Earlier last week, 4B stood up in front of the class or a small group of peers and presented their act. We did such an amazing job and even had students dressing up and getting into full character!
2021 Annual Implementation Plan(AIP)
https://calliopess.eq.edu.au/documents/2021%20aip%20(signed)%20(1).pdf
The Calliope State School 2021 AIP has been uploaded to our website for your perusal. Please select link above to view. A hard copy can be collected from Administration staff if needed.
The AIP provides information about how initiatives aligned with the School Strategic Plan will be implemented, monitored and evaluated. The AIP details the strategies, actions and short- and long-term measures of the school improvement work that will be implemented throughout the year.
2021 Investing for Success (I4S)
The Calliope State School 2021 I4S has been uploaded to our website for your perusal. Please select link above to view. A hard copy can be collected from Administration staff if needed.
I4S is funding provided to schools by the department to support students to achieve improved outcomes at all levels of schooling.
FEEDBACK SURVEY - LUNCH BREAKS
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HKNWNPQ
As a school, we are seeking feedback from the school community about the structure of our Lunch Breaks.
Currently First Break runs from 11am to 11:45am. The students play for the first 30 minutes and then they have 15 minutes to sit and eat their lunch before returning to class. All students do have the option to eat in a supervised, designated area during the 30 minutes playtime if they choose.
Second Break runs from 1:15pm to 1:45pm. Prep to Year 2 have 15 minutes of play and then sit for 15 minutes to eat their lunch. Year 3 to Year 6 have 30 minutes of play with the option of eating for the last 15 minutes in a supervised, designated area if they choose.
Positive Behaviour for Learning data has been used to drive the decision about allocating play time before eating time. Prior to changing the lunch breaks to their current structure, there were a lot of Red Card, Tier 3 behaviours (office referrals) being demonstrated in the transition from the oval to the designated line up areas as well as on the way to class often as a result of students still being in a heightened state after play. These behaviours have significantly decreased by allowing the students time to eat and sit and eat in a calm environment, prior to returning to the classroom. The students are ‘fuelled’ ready to learn.
STOP, DROP AND GO
https://www.facebook.com/CalliopeStateSchool/videos/464651811146265
The safety of our students is a priority at Calliope State School; please be patient when using Stop, Drop and Go. Do not park in the Stop, Drop & Go zones at any time as this congests the flow of traffic and blocks access to the kerb. Some key points to remember:
· Stay in your car and leave the car running so that you can move forward (this maintains a steady flow of traffic).
· Keep left while queuing for Stop, Drop & Go.
· Children must enter and exit cars from the kerb side only.
· Give way when exiting the drop zone.
· In the afternoon, delay your arrival to minimise traffic congestion.
· If your child is not yet at Stop, Drop & Go, drive slowly through the carpark and turn right just before the exit to re-join the queue.
If you are unable to use Stop, Drop & Go area in this manner, please park your vehicle to drop or collect your child.
STUDENT WELLBEING CENTRE
Starting this week, the Student Wellbeing Centre will be a place where ALL students can go before school and during the breaks. It will be a safe, supported, calm space where the students can engage in a variety of structured activities. It will also be an area where students can eat their lunch if they choose to. The Student Wellbeing Centre is open from 8.30am to 9am each morning and both breaks; 11am to 11:45am and 1:15pm to 1:45pm.
P&C DAY
Friday May 21 is the day that we put aside to publicly thank the hardworking P&C members for their tireless work they do all year for our school.
We want to take the time to celebrate everything our P&C does every day for our students and the school. The support we have had from our wonderful parents is amazing. We highly value our P&C. We give you all huge applause for what you do, recognising the time, love and effort you put in to supporting education at our school.
Thank you P&C!!
WEAR PURPLE FOR DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH
On Monday May 24, all staff and students are invited to wear purple, the colour that is associated in raising awareness of domestic and family violence.
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month) to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that domestic and family violence in families and homes will not be tolerated.
Regards
Coralie Ditchmen
Acting Principal
Congratulations to Prep C who had an amazing attendance rate for Week 4. Their attendance rate was 97.1% for the week! Also congratulations to the 7 classes which were at or above our school attendance target of 94% for Week 3.
Remember, every day you are away is a learning day lost.
TRAILRIDE – Saturday 22nd & 23rd of May 2021
We are catering:
· Breakfast, lunch & dinner on Saturday
· Breakfast & lunch on Sunday
We are seeking volunteers to help serve food throughout both days. Many hands make light work; it will be fun, entertaining and we would truly appreciate the help. If you can help us, please contact us ASAP to get the details. Thank you.
Servicing events like these provides more funds to spend on our kids at school. Whether that be subsidising excursion costs, purchasing resources or upgrading facilities, all profits go to our kids.
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
All or
ders MUST be submitted online today!
Once orders have closed, you will only have a few days to select your kids prizes (if you’ve sold at least 1 tub of cookie dough). Don’t miss out!
Tuckshop News
Tuckshop operates both breaks, Tuesday to Friday each week. Order through the QKR! app.
WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE. Our tuckshop is looking for parents or community members to help prepare our kids meals each day. If you or someone you know can volunteer some time, please chat to Lisa in the Tuckshop, or email us at pandc@calliopess.eq.edu.au
Uniform Shop Update
Uniform Shop will be open on Friday mornings, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please message our Facebook Page or email uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com to make your appointment.
Jumpers and Jackets are in stock! Order now to ensure you don’t miss out on your preferred size.
Uniform orders made on QKR will be filled within 3 days of ordering by our volunteers. Thank you for your patience as we distribute your orders.
Next General Meeting: Tuesday 8th of June. Don’t forget everyone is welcome and you can become a P&C member at any meeting throughout the year.
Your P&C Team
Tenielle, Kate, Bec & Sian