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Newsletter No. 30 - Term 3 – Week 10 Thursday 18th

September 2014

From the Assistant Principal…………..

Another term has flown by already! Term 3 at Kalinda saw, amongst many other things, an amazing whole school production, a trip to India, a Phillip Island camp, a Prep Zoo excursion, a Level 2 excursion to Edendale Farm, incredible student responses to our CBL topic on Environments, and a wonderful performance morning put on by our string orchestra. Of course the fun continues next term, with our Japan Trip heading off in Week 2, our Year 2 Sleepover, Junior school athletics experience and swimming programs, as well as our usual end of year Christmas Concert and Year 6 Graduation events. There is always something going on at Kalinda, and every event represents another opportunity for our children. As a parent I am very grateful to all the work our teaching staff and parent community do in putting in extra time to make all these wonderful extra-curricular activities possible at our fantastic school.

Kalinda leading the way again! Earlier this year a team from the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) came down from Sydney to make a short film to showcase how Kalinda has implemented the Australian Curriculum. Our leadership team was interviewed along with several of our teachers. Kalinda was identified as one of the leading schools in Australia in regards to managing the implantation of this new curriculum. The short film will be showcased on their website for all schools in Australia to look at as an example of best practice. This year we have also trialled a more ongoing and informative method of reporting to parents in our Grade 5/6 area through our system of digital portfolios. This has been part of a whole school review of our reporting process, in line with the changing curriculum and the opportunity provided by more freedom being given to schools in the way they report to parents. I have been asked to fly up to Sydney to help launch the Kalinda film at ACARA, and also to present the new reporting ideas we have been developing to the board and CEO. This is a wonderful opportunity, and shows again that Kalinda is leading the way in Australia for both curriculum development and assessment and reporting processes. So, stay tuned for some new look reporting methods and processes next year! More information to come.

….and again! Kalinda was asked earlier this term if it would consider being a trial school for the new online NAPLAN assessments being developed by ACARA. These were carried out with our Year 3 and 5 students last week. Kalinda has both the wireless infrastructure and number and variety of digital devices to make it the perfect location for a trial like this to take place. The benefit for our school was that our teachers will receive the assessment results from these tests, which will supplement the internal assessments our teachers normally conduct leading up to our end of year reports. They are also able to give feedback on the online testing process, and have first-hand input into shaping the future look of the NAPLAN tests that students from every school in Australia will sit each year.

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HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAYS On behalf of Gail and the staff at Kalinda, I wish you all a happy and safe holiday, spending quality time together and enjoying the Spring weather. We look forward to seeing you back in Term 4, ready for another busy term. RICHARD LAMBERT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Events Calendar

Forms sent home to Families –11th – 18th Sept. 2014 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Twilight Night Booking Form All Families 9th October

Production Photos Notice All Families 10th October

2014 Year 5 & 6 Graduation Notice Years 5&6 23rd

October

Canteen Summer Menu (to start beginning Term 4) All Families n/a

September 19th - End Term 3 – 2.30pm Dismissal

October

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th - Beginning Term 4

9th - SSV Division Athletics

13th - School Council Mtg – 7.30pm Staffroom

15th - Coach Approach – whole school

16th - SSV Regional Athletics

17th - Yr.2 only Sleepover at Kalinda

19th - Working Bee – Sunday 10am-12noon

20th - P&F Meeting – 9.30am Stadium

22nd

- Camp Quality Show – Free Incursion 24

th - Prep Transition Session 1 – 9.30-11am

13th

– 25th – Branch Out Japan Trip

31st - Curriculum Day (Pupil-free day)

November

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th - Cup Day (Public Holiday – Metro)

7th - Prep Transition Session 2 – 9.30-11am

13th - Graduation Dancing – MPR Level 4

14th - Twilight Market, 5-8pm at Kalinda

17th - P&F Meeting – 9.30am Stadium

17th - School Council Mtg. – 7.30pm

20th - Graduation Dancing – Level 4 MPR

21st - Prep Transition Session 3 – 9.30-11am

22nd

- Working Bee – Saturday – 10am-12noon 24

th - Curriculum Day (Pupil-free day)

27th - Graduation Dancing – Level 4 MPR

December

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nd - Parent Helpers Morning Tea

4th - SAKG Afternoon Tea

5th

– Junior Athletics Day – Preps – 2 8

th – Prep (2015) Info Night

9th -

Orientation Day for 2015 Preps & Yr 7. 9

th - Last day for Uniform Shop Sales.

10th - P&F Meeting – 9.30am Stadium

– and Christmas at Kalinda Kafe 11

th - Kalinda Carols Night

13th - Hot Dog Day – Last day of Canteen

15th

- Uniform Shop Closed for Stocktake 15-18

th – Levels 1 & 2 Swimming

17th

- Year 6 Graduation Night 19

th – End of Term 4 – 1.30pm Dismissal

TERM DATES 2014

Term 3 – 14 July - 19 September Term 4 – 6 October - 19 December TERM DATES 2015

Term 1 – 28 Jan (teachers start) - 27 March Pupil Free Day 29 Jan – Students begin 30

th Jan.

Term 2 – 13 April - 26 June Term 3 – 13 July - 18 September Term 4 – 5 October - 18 December CANTEEN ROSTER – Week 9

8/10/14 - Jacinta T. & Crissi K. 9/10/14 - Leesa S. & Lisa W. 10/10/14 - Jo H. & Adrianne H. If you wish to contact Jo in the Canteen, her mobile number is 0402 031 447.

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BE SUNSMART IN TERM 4 A reminder that we are a Sunsmart school which means that all students need to wear a school-approved hat, which can be purchased at the Uniform Shop on Monday afternoons from 3.00 – 3.45pm. If anyone is not wearing a hat the Yard Duty Teacher will ask them to stay undercover, out of the sun, for recess and/or lunchtime.

What You’ve All Been Waiting For……………..

Pirates of the Curry Bean Photos

On Sale Now

There are 192 wonderful photos from the Concert now on display in the Office foyer. More photos will be available for purchase at the beginning of next term. Come and choose your favourite photos, place your order on the order sheet beneath the photos and leave your payment at the office in envelopes provided. There are four sizes to choose from at the following prices: 4 x 6 - $1.00 5 x 7 - $2.00 6 x 8 - $3.00 8 x 10 - $6.00 These photos will only be on display for this last week of term and the first week of Term 4. Last orders will be taken on Friday, 10th October. Don’t miss out! A huge thank you to Matt Anthony for not only taking all the photos throughout rehearsals and both nights of the concert, but also spending hours editing them all, ready for ordering and printing. LEXI MAURUS PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER

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School Holiday Art Exhibitions

If you are looking for something fun and educational to do these holidays, why not visit some free art exhibitions and activities?

Maroondah Art Gallery 32 Greenwood Ave Ringwood 3134 The exhibition, BEYOND VCE, showcases young people developing their creative careers in the arts. The works have been created by Maroondah art and design tertiary students. National Gallery of Victoria NGV 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne The NGV runs lots of holiday programs for children, including Kendo Kids, Drop-by Drawing for Kids and Little Art Lovers. Please see www.ngv.au and look for Programs & Activities under the KIDS drop-down tab. LIBBY SHAW VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

WORKING BEE

Many thanks to the following families for their assistance during last weekend’s working bee: Lipkevicius, Newton, Puckey and Mann, along with their mini-helpers; James and Baylin. On a beautiful Spring morning, we managed to stay on top of a few ongoing projects as well as to complete a few stand-alone jobs. 'Boxes ticked' included:

soft-fall was re-claimed and re-spread to priority areas (in all playgrounds) sand-pits were rejuvenated, in-ground drains were cleared of debris following recent heavy rains, drinking fountains were repaired and troughs thoroughly cleaned, the retaining structure around the Prep patio continues to grow via the use of reclaimed sleepers from

around the yard, and… the garden beds at the school’s entrance were weeded.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to every family who participates at our working bees, as we simply could not keep our huge grounds looking as pleasant as they are without you. And, as always, we would also like to say a massive thank you to Bryan Bennett and Ted (and Nathan) Dugdale who - along with Steve Harvey - organise the jobs that need doing and (most importantly) make sure the BBQ is ready for hungry workers!

If you are new to the school or have not yet filled out the working bee slip to indicate your date of preference, please do so through the office. Many hands make light work and it’s always a great opportunity to meet other parents and for your children to get together.

THE NEXT WORKING BEE IS ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 19

From 10:00am - 12:00noon. See you there!

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

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Asian Language Festival Last Wednesday, Level 3 Branch Out Logo finalists were invited to attend the Asian Language Festival at the National Gallery of Victoria. We watched performances from Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia. Also we had a tour of the "BUSHIDO”, Way of the Samurai Exhibition. It will be open to the public until 4th November. We are sure you would enjoy the displays! HIROMI HAGIHARA LOTE TEACHER

Canteen Closed Tomorrow

Canteen will be closed on the last day of term for stock take and cleaning. No snacks or lunch orders available

End of Term Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday 19th September. Term 4 begins on Monday 6th October.

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From the sports desk…

KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL’S FREE ACTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

PROGRAM:

Kalinda Primary School’s dedicated Active After-School Communities webpages can

be found here.

Term 3 AASC

programs have

now finished.

Term 4 programs will run on either Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoon/s,

and will offer participation opportunities themed around:

1. Ultimate Frisbee, and… 2. Karate / Self Defence.

Both activities (along with a healthy snack) are provided FREE of charge, and they run once a week (each), for 7

weeks. I will let you know that I am accepting enrolments for the Term 4 programs shortly... but not yet! Stay

tuned…

‘WONNIES SPORTS’ HAS ARRIVED AT KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL: Wonnies is a dynamic business that is well known to many Kalinda families. Owned and operated by Scott van Gestel (‘a Kalinda Dad’ and lifelong musician), Wonnies has offered both private and/or group tuition in specialised music activities to Kalinda students for many years. The music tuition program is conveniently conducted on school premises, and during school hours, to provide ‘extension and pathway’ beyond the school’s specialist Performing Arts curriculum. For further information, please grab a Wonnies flyer from the office, or see Ms. Maurus or Scott, himself. But that’s enough about the Wonnies music program!

What many families might not know is that Wonnies now employs over 30 experienced and talented music AND SPORT COACHES who all share Scott’s passion to deliver excellence in music AND SPORT-SPECIFIC tuition. To introduce the Wonnies Sports model to Kalinda P.S., 20 (only) Grade 3 and 4 students have the chance to enrol in Kalinda’s first-ever FREE ‘Wonnies Soccer Academy’. Lessons will include both clinical and match-play components, and will be held every Friday throughout Term 4 at lunchtime on the school oval. It’ll be like a ‘club-land’ experience to provide ‘extension and pathway’ beyond the school’s specialist Physical Education curriculum (without needing to find a club - or time to spend at a club – …just yet)!

These 20 places will NOT last long, and it’ll be a case of first-in, first-placed. So to enrol, please e-mail Mr. Harvey on sharvey@kalinda.vic.edu.au for an enrolment form NOW!

13 – 17 OCTOBER (TERM 4, WEEK 2) IS HEALTH & PE WEEK: As a Health and

Physical Education teacher, I am (obviously) a huge advocate for the importance of

physical activity in the lives of children (and their families). The following article came

across my desk recently, and I thought I would share with you the opportunity to access it.

Click here to find out five compelling reasons why we need lots of physical activity in and around our schools,

worldwide.

MILO IN2

CRICKET IS

COMING TO

KALINDA P.S

Details about all aspects of the program are

available here (search for Warranwood

Cricket Club details)…or via Mr. Harvey!

Best Regards,

Steve Harvey

Physical Education, Sport & Facilities Management SSV Coordinator: Maroondah & Manningham Division(s)

Ph: (03) 9876 3289 M: (0417) 392 572 E: sharvey@kalinda.vic.edu.au

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OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Week 10 - Term 3 – 2014 (15th September -19th September)

Program Update

Hi everyone, and welcome to the final week of Term 3. We have spent the past week trying to outdo each other with little riddles. Seeing who can see the hidden messages in the riddles to solve them. All the children were actively discussing and trying to guess the answers. We also wrote letters to the Queen. The children asked how she was, and wrote about what they were doing, and what they wanted to have happen in the future. A reminder to all parents and the wider school community that we have a “Suggestion Tree” which you are more than welcome to pin ideas for programming or healthy menu items onto. The more suggestions we have the better tailored the program will be to your community expectations. And lastly, HOLIDAY PROGRAMS will now operate from Great Ryrie Primary and Ringwood Heights Primary. Please feel free to visit https://www.oshclub.com.au/oshclub/holiday.html and view the program brochure of your preferred service. Bookings are open now. Excursions on offer these holidays are “Melbourne Zoo” and “St Kilda Childrens Theatre”. So rest assured that these holidays are jam packed with fun and exciting things for your children to do. Many Thanks Jeffrey Michaels-Woo

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0439 992 434 OSHClub Head Office: 03 8564 9000

Coordinator: Jeffrey Michaels-Woo

Assistants: Becka Hume-Cook, Jeanette Lea, Monali Shah, Emma Dempsey

All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at

www.oshclub.com.au all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the

day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Canteen Closed – Canteen will be closed on the last day of term for stock take and cleaning. End of Term Dismissal – Students will be dismissed at 2.30pm on Friday 19

th September.

Term 4 begins on Monday 6th October.

Curriculum Days in Term 4 – Friday, 31

st October and Monday 24

th November. Students are not required to

attend school on these dates. Level 4 Canberra Camp Deposit - The deposit of $50 was due last week. Please forward permission form and deposit as soon as possible. If you have changed any of your contact details recently, could you please forward those changes to the office, either by note or email to kalinda.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au UNIFORM SHOP Uniform Shop is open every Monday from 3.00 – 3.45pm. If you are unable to get to the shop during these hours, order forms and price lists are available at the office, or can be downloaded from our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au and follow the links to Forms & Notices or to Community/Uniform Shop.

Sunsmart Hats – A reminder that 1st September is the beginning of Sunsmart. We are a

Sunsmart school which means that all students need to wear a school-approved hat, which can be purchased at the Uniform Shop. SHANNON & JO UNIFORM SHOP COORDINATORS SCHOOL BANKING - FRIDAYS The Commonwealth Bank has advised that due to popular demand, stock of the penguin key ring reward items are running low, so please choose an alternative reward when you redeem your tokens. Thank you to all our fabulous bankers who bring their yellow Dollarmite wallet and deposit book to school each Friday. For every deposit made at school, students will receive a Dollarmites token. Collect 10 tokens, fill in your reward coupon and return both to school to redeem your chosen reward. The reward program has been incredibly successful, so please be patient as it may take several weeks to receive your reward! Happy Banking! JULIE & KYLIE STUDENT BANKING COORDINATORS

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

APPLES STRAIGHT FROM

THE ORCHARD…….

New seasons apples are now being picked. Our apple man will next be delivering apples on, Thursday 16th October. If you would like to order apples, please see

Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 15

th October. Bags are approximately

5-6kg. Available are:

Pink Ladies Granny Smiths Golden Delicious No Royal Galas or Fujis available at the moment. ALL apples are now $10 per bag.

Green & Brown Pears are $8.00 per bag.

See the Community Board in the Foyer for more events. The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and Kalinda Primary School, do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. DEECD and Kalinda Primary School accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

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