EVERY STUDENT INCLUDED

COVID Update

Remember

You must practise physical distancing as much as possible and:

• wash your hands regularly with soap and water, and use alcohol-based sanitiser
• avoid hugs, kisses and handshakes
• wherever possible keep at least 1.5 metres away (two big steps) from people you don’t live with.

Queensland Government update about face mask requirements:

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/face-masks

Rest of Queensland

If you have been in the following areas, you must carry a face mask with you at all times, unless 14 days have passed since you were last in the area:

• South East Queensland since 1am 29 June 2021; or
• Townsville City (including Magnetic Island) or Palm Island since 6pm 29 June 2021.

You must wear a face mask at all times when you are outside your home, unless:

• you are alone in your car or with the members of your household
• you are eating or drinking
• you are at your usual workplace and can physically distance from others (except if you work in a hospitality venue or are a passenger transport operator)
• you are alone outdoors or with members of your household
• it is unsafe.

CALLIOPE STATE SCHOOL STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Consideration of Individual Circumstances

Staff at Calliope State School take into account students’ individual circumstances, such as their behaviour history, disability, mental health and wellbeing, religious and cultural considerations, home environment and care arrangements when teaching expectations, responding to inappropriate behaviour or applying a disciplinary consequence.

In considering the individual circumstances of each student, we recognise that the way we teach, the support we provide and the way we respond to students will differ.  This reflects the principle of equity, where every student is given the support they need to be successful.  This also means that not everyone will be treated the same, because treating everyone the same is not fair.  For example, some students need additional support to interpret or understand an expectation.  Others may benefit from more opportunities to practise a required skill or behaviour.  For a small number of students, the use of certain disciplinary consequences may be considered inappropriate or ineffective due to complex trauma or family circumstances.  These are all matters that our teachers and principal consider with each individual student in both the instruction of behaviour and the response to behaviour.

Our teachers are also obliged by law to respect and protect the privacy of individual students, so while we understand the interest of other students, staff and parents to know what punishment another student might have received, we will not disclose or discuss this information with anyone but the student’s family.  This applies even if the behavioural incident, such as bullying, involves your child.  You can be assured that school staff take all matters, such as bullying, very seriously and will address them appropriately.  We expect that parents and students will respect the privacy of other students and families.

If you have concerns about the behaviour of another student at the school, or the way our staff have responded to their behaviour, please make an appointment with the principal to discuss the matter.

STUDENT LEARNING AND WELLBEING

Dolly’s Dream – School Incursion

We are currently working with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation to have them visit our school this semester to facilitate some ‘Dolly’s Dream’ workshops. The goal of Dolly’s Dream visiting the school is to support staff, parents and students to change cultures and behaviours to assist in the prevention of bullying. They do this by working with students, staff and parents to increase understanding about the impact of bullying and provide strategies to navigate through the world we live in today, with a focus on ‘being kind’.

LUNCH BREAK SURVEY

We thank the parents/carers and staff who completed the Lunch Break Survey. We had approximately 12.5% of parents/carers respond to the Lunch Break Survey and 5% of staff. Although we had a low response rate, I have made the decision to trial some of the suggested feedback for Semester 2, 2021, monitor the behaviour data and collect anecdotal evidence to inform the decisions for 2022.

COOL WEATHER

Now that it is officially winter and the weather has cooled down there a few things:

• We have had an influx of non-school jumpers. Please ensure that your child/ren have a school jumper or a plain blue jumper. Hoodies are not to be worn over the head.
• The days will warm up and jumpers will come off - please make sure you name every item (First and Last name) so that lost items can be returned.
• The amount of Lost Property grows - if you are missing an item, please check the Lost Property basket outside the office.

Regards

Coralie Ditchmen

Acting Principal

On Thursday, 5 August, students are encouraged to watch and participate in an Indigenous Performance as part of our NAIDOC Week celebrations at Calliope State School. 

The aim of the activiity is to give students a better understanding and more knowledge of Indigenous Culture whilst enjoying a fun-filled performance from Sean Choolburra, who was the creator and  leader of the Naroo Dancers. 

Sean Choolburra was born and raised in Townsville and his ancestors are Gu-Gu-Yalanji, Kalkadoon, Kandju and Bwgcolman from around Townsville and Palm Island. His performances are hugely entertaining and filled with humour. He has toured schools and colleges throughout Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand for over 20 years with his unique cultural program.

There will be lots of dances, stories, painting and didgeridoo playing, presented with a wonderful array of artefacts from fishing nets to hunting shields. 

SEAN CHOOLBURRA: INDIGENOUS PERFORMANCE

When: 5 August 2021

Performance times:

Prep - Year 3 - 12.00pm

Year 4 - 6 - 2.00pm

Where: Calliope State School Hall 

Cost: $5.50 per student, due 19.07.2021

Payment is to be made via QKR! App, EFTPOS or BPoint (details on invoice emailed home).

If you wish your child to attend, please return the consent form to the office by 19.07.2021. Consent forms are available at the office.

Half way through the year already! We hope all of our families had a super fantastic holiday and are ready for the term ahead. We look forward to seeing what the kids are learning in class throughout Term 3.

TRIVIA NIGHT – POSTPONED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our committee has decided to postpone this event until later in the year. Please keep an eye out for more details and keep your table groups together so you can book once tickets are available again. We apologise for this news.

PIE DRIVE – FORMS DUE BACK THIS THURSDAY (15^th of July)

Pie Drive forms were sent home before the holidays. Don’t worry, you still have time

to collect orders from family and friends. Forms are due back on Thursday of this week. Please don’t return them late as the Bakery need definite numbers ASAP.

All orders can be picked up from Lizzie's Bakery in Calliope on the below dates:

Prep – Year 2: Wednesday 4^th of August

Year 3 – Year 6: Wednesday 11^th of August

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

All uniform items are to be ordered through the QKR! App. Please message our Facebook Page or email uniformshop.calliopess@gmail.com with any uniform shop enquiries.

Your uniform orders 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 10^th of August. 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

PORT TO PARK FUND RUN Sunday 15 August 2021

Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) new-look Port to Park FunD Run is a fantastic event which encourages families to embrace healthy and active lifestyles, and provides an opportunity for GPC to invest funds into our local schools and community. We are pleased to announce that REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN via the Port to Park website. Students and families can register for Early Bird using the code P2PEARLY for a 10% discount. The Early Bird offer closes on Sunday 18 July at 11.59pm. Standard registrations will remain open until Thursday 12 August.

PORT TO PARK SCHOOL INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Gladstone regional primary and high schools in the Federal electorate of Flynn, the DET Geographic Region of Central Queensland and the Local Government area of Gladstone directly benefit from Port to Park with student registrations being donated back to their nominated school.

Students can register to participate in Port to Park as individuals, with their family or within a team for the 3km and/or 9km events and their entire registration fee will be directed back to the students’ nominated school. Schools can maximise their benefit by ensuring students, parents and teachers nominate their preferred school when registering.