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Calliope State School

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Respectful

Responsible

News from 4C – Fun with Forces

In 4C, we have been having fun with forces this term. We started our

Science unit playing games such as ten-pin bowling, badminton, dominos,

marbles and rolling on the scooter boards to get us thinking about

different sized forces and their effect on objects. We learnt about friction

the hard way when we split into two teams and played tug-of-war; one

team had quite an advantage when they were provided with gloves that

gave them more grip on the rope! Gravity is still causing us some grief -

“How come it feels like the Earth is flat but it’s actually round?”

Coen, Clayton and Dan testing the effect of different

sized forces on a matchbox.

Georgia and Ahlia measuring Dan and Dylan recording the distance the matchbox the results of their

moved. investigation.

15 November 2016

Dawson Highway Calliope, Qld, 4680

Telephone (07) 4975 8333

Facsimile (07) 4975 6437

Website www.calliopess.eq.edu.au

E-mail admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au

Principal’s Piece

Last Friday we were excited to be able to showcase the presentation of a Bravery Award

to Jai Griffin. Jai was presented with his award and commended for his actions in

getting his baby brother to safety during a fire in the family home. Through this

presentation we were also provided with the timely reminder to ensure our smoke

alarms are working and we have active fire evacuation plans in place in our family

home. The fact that Jai and his family were able to all get out safely is testament to the

importance of a clear evacuation plan. Congratulations Jai.

Also last Friday, our school leaders and year 5/6 Speech Choir were invited to recite

poems at the Calliope RSL Remembrance Day Service. The students represented the

school and themselves brilliantly with their respectful behaviour and well prepared

recitation.

Over the last few weeks we have seen many parents making excellent decisions on the

future of their children with prep enrolments for 2017 formally underway. Around 90

interviews have been held over this period as well as our orientation days and open

days which have afforded our staff, new prep students and their families the

opportunity to meet. What a wonderful experience and I’m sure there is a lot of

excitement amongst all those fresh little faces for next year at ‘big school’. Once again,

if you know of anyone with prep eligible students who is still yet to touch base with the

school please encourage them to do so ASAP. Early indications of numbers allows us to

make clearer decision regarding class composition and will result in a lower chance of

changes being required between now and the start of the year.

Thank you to all those parents who have advised of your intention to return to Calliope

State School in 2017. Over the next few weeks, the Leadership Team and teaching staff

will be planning class structures for 2017. At this stage, there will be very few changes

in staffing in 2017 and I am still working with our Human Resources Department to

finalise our workforce plan. Could I please give a gentle reminder not to request a

specific teacher for your child? The teacher you seek may be on another year level – or

not at the school – creating a sense of disappointment and/or frustration for you or

your child. I would also like to remind parents that careful planning and consideration of

individual student needs goes in to our class placements. Teachers have begun this

process and the Leadership Team will be reviewing classes to ensure an optimum

learning environment. For some students, we will begin the transition process this year

in consultation with case managers, parents and teachers. Parents are also reminded

that friendships are an important part of everyone’s life – particularly at school.

Children realise after a while that a good play-friend may not be a good learning-friend.

The most important consideration as we come to the end of the 2016 school

year is that our children are still engaged and enjoying coming to school to

learn. While the end of year becomes very busy, it is vital that we maintain

routines, as best we can, and a focus on learning.

Jeremy Godden

Principal

Making happy times

The happy times you have with children are the building of their self-esteem and good

mental health. It can be a good idea to think about all the happy interactions you have

had with children in a day, and all the ones where you have been angry and had to say

‘no’, or have not had time to answer them. If there are more negative interactions than

positive ones, it is important to think about what is happening in your life and how you

could make it less stressful. Often the reason children miss out on good times is because

their parents or carers are stressed. It is important to make time to have fun and take

care of yourself.

For some parents and carers, making a conscious decision to do one fun thing every day

with their children helps them build this into their busy lifestyle. It’s great if this is

something you know your child loves to do: an outing in the park, fun with bubbles or a

ball in the backyard, cooking or visiting a friend. Even if it is for 15 minutes, the main

thing is that they are having fun with you.

Good feelings arise when a child gets a special smile or a word of encouragement for what

they are doing, for example, singing something together as you go somewhere in your

car, a gentle touch or a hug. Little things like this, done often, are important to children’s

self-esteem and confidence.

Let your child help you sometimes with what you are doing. It may take longer but

children love to help you and do things with you.

Think back on your own childhood and what your happiest memories were. Things may

be different now but all children need happy times with their parents.,

“… a child requires progressively more complex joint activity (interactions) with one or

more adults who have an emotional relationship with the child. Somebody’s got to be

crazy about the kid. That’s number one. First, last and always’.

For more information about Mental Health Matters

https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/mental-health-matters/social-and-emotional-

learning/resilience

Word of the Week

Stars of the Week

Prep A Carter Prep B Chloe

Prep C Bonnie Prep D William

Prep/1E Iggy 1A Naithan

1B Jasmine 1C Bradley

1D Zane 2A

2B 2C Kalliah

2D Molly 3A Jordyn

3B Molly 3C Harper

3D Braith 4A Lily

4B Kyra 4C Alec

5A Laith 5B Chloe

5C Ebonie 6A Kaden

6B Ebony 6C Kimberley

PE Maycee Music Noah

Prep B – Thank you to Bunnings Gladstone

Prep B would like to thank Gladstone Bunnings for their recent

donation of equipment to help our garden continue to

succeed. This included:

Retractable hose reel with spray gun Watering cans

Plant trainers/ trellises for beans, peas and tomatoes

16th

Nov Prep Interviews 18

th Nov Office Moves

25th

Nov FFF 25

th Nov Community Xmas Carols

29th

& 30

th Nov GSHS & Toolooa Transition

02nd

Dec Yr 4-6 Swimming Carnival 05

th Dec Yr 6 Graduation

07th

Dec Report Cards 08

th Dec Principal’s Parade

PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT ABSENCES

If your student is away for any reason there are several ways of notifying the school.

Send a note with your child Phone on 07 4975 8366 Email-

absences@calliopess.eq.edu.au

We appreciate and thank-you for

your cooperation.

We would like to remind all parents if you have moved or changed your

contact details over the holidays

please update your information by calling the office on 4975 8333.

We appreciate and thank you for your cooperation.

The newsletter is published every

Tuesday and is sent via email. If you have not given the school office your email please do so by calling

the office or emailing admin@calliopess.eq.edu.au. If you

would prefer a paper copy please inform the Office.

Uniform Shop The uniform shop has eftpos.

Otherwise cash and cheque are accepted. If you are unable to get to

the uniform shop during opening

hours, you can fill out an order form available from the office, and leave completed form and cash or cheque

payment with the office ladies. Your order will be filled and be ready for collection on Wednesday. Uniforms

can be ordered through flexischools -www.flexischools.com.au.

frequently

Chappy News

Dare 9 To start the new term, think of a specific way you’d like to greet your spouse/partner this week. Do it with a smile and

enthusiasm. Then determine to change your greeting from now on to reflect you love for them. ‘The Love Dare’ by Stephen & Alex Kendrick(Summarised)

McHappy Day Strings Performance

On Saturday November 12th, our Strings Ensemble performed

as part of the McHappy Day celebrations at Boyne Island. Our

group, lead by Miss Ruge, were wonderful. Thank you to all the

parents and staff who were able to attend.

Booklist 2017

The booklist for 2017 is attached to this week’s newsletter.

Student Banking 16th November – Final Week

This is the final week for students to deposit funds for student

banking at school. Due to our office moving on the 18th of

November, the school will be unable to process anymore

banking for 2016. School banking will resume in term 1 2017.

Prayer Time with

Chappy

When: Every Wednesday Time: 8:00– 8:30am

Where: Chappy Sonia’s office

Calliope Pool

Calliope Pool Number

0497 815 393

Pool Disco Friday 18th November 6pm-

8pm – 13yrs & under Parent supervision required.

BBQ Dinner.

Santa at the Pool Friday

2nd December 6pm-8pm.

BBQ Dinner.

Intense Holiday Learn to

Swim Classes

Bookings and payment can

be made at the pool as of

Monday 14th November.

Week 1 – 12/12/16 – 16/12/16

Week 2 – 19/12/16 – 23/12/16

Week 3 – 09/01/16 – 13/01/17

Week 4 – 16/01/17 – 20/01/17

School Office Moves on Friday 18th

The office is moving on Friday the 18th November to temporary

premises whist the new administration building is being

completed. It would be appreciated if contact with the office is

kept to a minimum. There may be disruptions to phone and

internet facilities, therefore ensure your children are aware of

their after school routine.

Year 6 Transition to GSHS

On the 29th and 30th of November, Gladstone State High School

are holding their transition days for the Year 6 students who will

be attending Year 7 at Gladstone State High School in 2017. More

information will be given to students in the future.

Year 6 Transition to Toolooa SHS

On Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th of November, Toolooa SHS

are holding a two day orientation program for current Year 6

students moving into Year 7 in 2017. Please see attached sheet

with more details.

Calliope’s Wide World of Sport

Junior Swimming Carnivals

Years 1-3 will be competing in mini swimming carnivals during

week 9. Parents are welcome to attend and help out on the days –

younger children are not permitted to be at the pool due to safety

and supervision reasons. The students will be participating in a

range of races and fun events.

* Prep – usual swimming times

* Year 1 – 28th of November - Monday 9:30am-11am

* Year 2 – 28th of November - Monday 11.45am-1.15pm

* Year 3 – 29th of November - Tuesday 1.15pm-3pm

Senior Swimming Carnival

The Senior Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday the 2nd of

December starting at 12.30pm. Students are asked to nominate in

at least one event. Parents, guardians and spectators are

welcome to attend. The pool gates will be open from 12.15pm.

Community Notices

!!!REMINDER!!!

With fire season rapidly

approaching, we would like to ask

parents to refrain from parking in

front of the fire hydrant outside the

pool.

The Sliver Spurs Western

Performance Club Inc will be

holding Horse Sports at the Mt

Larcom Showgrounds on Saturday

19th of November at 3pm.

Nominations for the day are $10

per rider. Special prizes and awards

will be presented. The events will

be followed by a BBQ tea. Please

nominate to Jenny Grother on

0409751158.

Calliope Community Carols

Date - Friday 25th of November

Where - Chapman Park (Calliope

Rodeo Grounds)

Time - Gates open at 4pm with the

concert kicking off at 5:30pm

Parking - Parking will be in the rear

area of Chapman park closest to the

Diggers Arms Hotel with entrance

from Bell Street and in the

turnaround area opposite the

Railway Hotel.

Entry Fee - Gold coin donation

Armbands - $20.00 - includes:

Unlimited - Jumping Castle,

Inflatable Obstacle course, Pony

Rides and Nativity Scene entries

AND one Sand Art, Yo-Yo Balloon,

Popcorn cup and a Lolly Jar guess.

Single Tickets - $5.00 each for

Activities and/or Sand Art