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Newsletter No. 13 - Term 2– Week 5
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Thursday 14 May 2015
OPEN NIGHT
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Education Week is coming up very quickly indeed. Our Open Night is on Monday 18 May from
4.30 – 7.00pm. We invite all families, friends and community to come and see your child’s work and
find out more about our school.
Our students always look forward to Open Night where they can show off their school and their work
to friends and family. It is also a great time for people to catch up with friends in the community! We
also enjoy seeing past students and families.
Some of the activities you may enjoy on the night are Highland Dancing, our Super Singers, Holly’s
String Group, the Book Fair, some tastings from our garden and canteen, and green tea ice-cream
from our Japanese program.
I hope to see you all there.
Don’t forget to visit the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Trolley in the foyer, where we are
selling jams and relishes made at the program.
Open Night begins at 4.30pm, when we open the classroom doors. We are expecting students to go
to their homes before they come back for the Open evening. Teachers will be on yard duty as usual
from 3.30 – 3.45pm. After that there will not be any supervision in the school yard or play
equipment. We will be informing the students that they do need to leave the school grounds by
3.45pm.
EDUCATION WEEK
During Education Week this year we will be part of a display of local primary schools at Croydon
Central Shopping Centre. Please drop by and see our display and the wonderful work of our
students.
PIZZA & SOFTDRINK NIGHT
It was great seeing everybody at the Pizza & Softdrink night. It’s always a bit of a shock to see our
previous year’s Year 6s come back to visit the school as Year 7s. My how they grow so quickly!
The purpose of the Pizza & Softdrink night is for our current Grade 6s and our previous year’s Grade
6s to get together and discuss the highlights and issues of transitioning to secondary school. We do
this in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying pizza and softdrink. The evening is organised by our current
Grade 6s, who send out invitations and organise the activities. Of course, the whole evening is
supervised by our wonderful teachers.
GAIL POLLARD
PRINCIPAL
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Events Calendar
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TERM DATES 2015
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Education Week & Book Fair
Winter Sport – Gr. 5&6
Kalinda Open Night
Museum Excursion - Foundation
P&F Gen. Mtg. – 2.30pm Stadium Foyer
School Council Mtg
SSV District Cross Country
Working Bee – 10am – 12noon
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African Drumming Inc. – Whole school
Public Holiday (Queen’s Birthday)
SSV Division Cross Country
Kalinda Disco (P&F)
Working Bee
P&F Gen. Mtg. – 2.30pm Stadium Foyer
3-Way Conferences this week.
Last day of Canteen
Hot Dog Day
Canteen Closed
Last day of Term 2 – 2.30pm Dismissal
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Beginning of Term 3
Working Bee – 10am – 12noon
Term 1 – 28 Jan (teachers start) - 27 March
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Pupil Free Day 29 Jan – Students begin 30 Jan.
Term 2 – 13 April - 26 June
Term 3 – 13 July - 18 September
Term 4 – 5 October - 18 December
CANTEEN
20/5 Peta K.
21/5 Renee S. & Justine W.
22/5 Nicole D. & Kate M.
If you wish to contact Jo in the Canteen, her mobile
number is 0402 031 447.
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Forms sent home to Families – 7th – 14th May 2015
Notice
Disco Letter to Foundation parents
Disco – Junior School
Disco – Senior School
Distributed to:
Foundation
Gr. Foundation – 3
Gr. 4 – 6
Return by:
n/a
10/6/15
10/6/15
SAKG is selling a selection of home-made jams and chutneys. New additions to the
trolley are tomato relish and raspberry jam. These are on display and can be
purchased at the office. Please have a look next time you are going past. They are
delicious, reasonably priced and made in our kitchen!
Any donations of 250gm jars, with lids, would be much appreciated (and even better if
labels are removed).
ENROL NOW FOR 2016
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PUPIL OF THE WEEK
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Reghanne P.
Bridgette W.
Chloe C.
Cara M.
Cesar W.
Rosie M.
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For having a really good go in reading groups.
For always being an excellent classroom helper.
For great addition with numbers up to 20.
For excellent writing, including full stops and capital letters.
For working hard in Maths learning to add two groups.
For working hard to learn her sounds. Well done, Rosie!
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Savanna H.
Dylan W.
Ella B.
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Maverick J.
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Zach P.
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Ruby H.
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Sienna S.
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Eddie Z.
Oliver B.
Amelie P.
Ben C.
Gemma K.
Riley O’C.
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For using a number line correctly to solve subtraction number sentences.
For trying hard to improve his writing.
For the initiative she demonstrated when making a class crossword and word
search.
For all the extra effort you are putting into improving your handwriting, at school
and at home.
For your fabulous blog post, reflecting on the toys and books your Dad enjoyed
when he was your age.
For a very thorough Historical Inquiry task – well done presenting it on our
class blog.
For all the focus and effort you have put into the production of your Maths Addition
and Subtraction board game.
For working really well during reading groups. Well done!
For terrific work on his maths board game task.
For terrific work on her maths board game task.
For coming into Term 2 with a fantastic attitude to learning. Keep it up Ben!
For being persistent in her learning. Well done!
For taking ownership of his learning. You have shown great initiative, Riley!
Sarah P.
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Zahlia C.
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Monique B.
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Phoenix G.
Lucy F.
Sienna B.
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Ava McE.
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Brylie T.
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Harry C.
Rebecca M.
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Marcus W.
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Angus N.
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For working so well in a team to create your part of our whole class shared
narrative, ‘The Treasure Chest.'
For consistently being so enthusiastic with all tasks. Your energy is
contagious, Zahlia!
For following the structure of a persuasive text. You work so well on your
writing tasks, Monique.
For demonstrating sensational listening skills in the classroom.
For demonstrating outstanding progress in her reading. Keep it up, Lucy!
For achieving success in addition and subtraction in her Zone Maths Group.
Fantastic work, Sienna.
For always demonstrating a mature attitude towards her learning and happily
sharing her understandings with others. Great work, Ava.
For always taking such a positive approach to her learning. You give everything
your all, and set an incredible example, Brylie!
For trying his hardest with his writing. You are creating some great pieces, Harry!
For displaying a mature approach to her learning. You have had a sensational
first semester, Rebecca
For continually striving to achieve excellence in all curriculum areas. Keep up the
great work.
For demonstrating initiative and completing his fractions task at home and to a
high standard.
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The annual Book Fair is due to be held in the school Library during Education Week, which is Monday 18 to
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Friday 22 May. The theme this year is:
“Enter the Kingdom of Books”
There will be many popular books at heavily reduced prices for sale and all profits will go to Kalinda Primary
School. The Book Fair will be open for sales at the following times:
 8.30 – 9.00am every morning
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 4.30 – 6.00pm on Monday, 18 May (Open Night)
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 3.30 – 4.00pm from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 May.
If you would be able to volunteer some time to assist with the Book Fair (particularly in the afternoon/evening) it
would be greatly appreciated.
A roster for volunteer helpers to note their availabilities is on the office window.
Thank you, hope to see you there!
WENDY ROBERTSON - LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
GRADE 3/4 GUEST SPEAKER
For their Challenge Based Learning, students are looking at the factors that make up, and shape, an identity. Mr.
Selimanovic was a very welcomed guest speaker today, who shared his experience of immigrating to Australia.
Because of the war, his family left Bosnia when he was 13. It was a very long journey through many countries,
before they could get a Visa to come to Australia. It was difficult to be a refugee, as they had to leave their friends,
home, language and culture behind. It was snowing when they left Bosnia, but when they arrived in January, it was
35 degree heat – very different! At the time, all the family wanted to see, was a kangaroo! Mr. Selimanovic told the
students that even though Australia is very beautiful, you do still miss your own country. Since living here, their
family has embraced many new customs, one being Christmas, but they have also kept their traditional Republic
Day and May Day as family celebrations. There are many
similarities and differences between the two countries. For
instance, where his family grew up, there were smaller shops
selling specific products like bread. If you didn’t get to the shop on
time, there wouldn’t be any more bread to buy! It was very different
for their family to see a huge supermarket like Coles that had rows
and rows of different foods for sale.
The Selimanovic family loves Australia and their life here; they can
enjoy both cultures, and told the students how lucky they are to live
in a country like this. They are proud of their origins and how this
has shaped the identity of their family. We would like to thank Mr.
Selimanovic for his very interesting and heart-warming story
today.
GRADE 3/4 TEACHERS & STUDENTS
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Kalinda Primary School
Earthquake Appeal
18th May Open Night 5:00 P.M until sold out
Japanese Room (Room 10)
All the money goes to the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal
Green tea ice cream
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Japanese Children’s Day Raffle
There are five questions
waiting for you to answer!!
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From the sports desk…
LEVEL 4 INTERSCHOOL SPORT: Throughout Term 2, ‘Winter’ Interschool Sport is played during the afternoon.
Game-play is generally from around 1:30pm until around 2:30pm. For teams playing 'Away', the bus departs for
competition as soon after 1:00pm as possible, and returns to Kalinda P.S. at approx.: 3:00pm. Weather permitting,
this Friday’s matches will be played against Donvale Christian College (Tindals Road, Donvale). Full venue details
and team locations are now available on the school website, located at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au
SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA RINGWOOD NORTH DISTRICT CROSS-COUNTRY CARNIVAL:
This event will be held at Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards on Tuesday, May 26. Thank you to
those students who have returned their permission forms. Please make sure that you do so promptly
if this has not yet been done. Training re-commenced at recess today (Thursday May 14). With a
focus on getting km’s into legs and on developing an appetite for running up hills (of which there are
some ‘monsters’ at the Park Orchards course), we will spend most of our time heading up (and down, and up
again) the hill on the western side of the school grounds between 11:05am
and 11:20am …every…day! The session on Monday, May 25 will be
extremely light.
FREE KALINDA SPORTING SCHOOLS FREE ATHLETICS PILOT PROGRAM: In preparation for the
roll-out of ‘Sporting Schools’ (the Australian Sports Commission’s replacement of Active After School
Communities) throughout Term 3, Kalinda Primary School has filled 20 places in its FREE 6-week testprogram for boys and girls in Grades 1-to-4 who are going to have some fun, and learn the basics of Little Athletics.
When: 6 X Wednesday lunch-times (i.e.: 1.10 until 2.00PM), starting April 22 (so… 2-to-go!)
Where: Kalinda Primary School Stadium (or Oval / Synthetic courts – weather permitting)
Details: Coaching will be provided by qualified Athletics Australia coach; Angela Phillips & Mr Harvey and/or Mrs.
Johns.
PARTNER NEWS: PARK ORCHARDS NETBALL CLUB: Kalinda Primary School and it’s close
netball partner: the Park Orchards Netball Club are pleased to announce that a 6-week NetSetGo
Netball Skills program has begun! The remaining 5 sessions will take place on the
school grounds each Wednesday from 4:00PM – 4:30PM. The program is for girls and
boys from Grade 1 – Grade 3, and costs $50. Registrations have technically closed, BUT I am sure
that there is still time to get involved (if you ask really nicely! ) Contact: Sarah McWilliams on 0425
738 264, or at [email protected]. Flyers are available from the school office.
LEADER SPORTS STAR AWARDS: LEADER Community Newspapers Sports Star program celebrates and
rewards the best in local sport and the tremendous successes of junior and senior athletes across Melbourne. The
program recognises the achievements of athletes in a wide variety of individual and team sports as well as those
who train, mentor and encourage athletes through support roles. Complete the nomination form for your chance at a
share of some great prizes and Sportsmart vouchers.
Best Regards,
NEXT SESSION DETAILS:
1. Mullum Reserve session @ 5:30pm on
Friday May 15.
2. Kalinda P.S. session @ 9:30am on
Sunday May 17
Kalinda’s
participation ‘partners
and pathways’
* Click icon for full
details
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Steve Harvey
Physical Education, Sport & Facilities Management
SSV Coordinator: Maroondah & Manningham Division(s)
Ph: (03) 9876 3289
M: (0417) 392 572
E: [email protected]
SOCCER
CLUB
WANTED
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OSHClub News
Before School / After School Care Program
Term 2 - Week 5 - 14th May 2015
Program Update
Xin chào! This means ‘Hello’ in Vietnamese.
Well, it seems as though winter is well and truly upon us! Just a kind reminder that children
need to have their jumpers/windcheaters with them at before and after school cares as these
are generally the coldest times of the day.
Despite the weather, we have all been enjoying some outdoor play either on the playground,
basketball courts, or in our under cover area just outside the OSHClub room. Many games have
involved AFL, basketball, tiggy, hopscotch, and downball. Other outdoor activities have been
scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and paper plane flying competitions.
Indoor play has seen children engaging collaboratively with construction projects involving Lego,
Jenga, Scrabble, Twister, and various art and craft activities.
For Open Night next Monday, we will be available for any questions or enquiries; please come
by and say hello!
Kind Regards,
Jeanette Lea, Kalli Boag, Samantha Lawrence, Wendy Reid.
Program phone: 0439 992 434
Coordinator: Jeanette Lea.
Assistants: Kalli Boag, Wendy Reid, Jack Rountree, Samantha Lawrence.
OSHClub Head Office: 03 85649000
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.
COME AND VISIT US ON OPEN NIGHT
IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
Monday 18th May
4.30 – 7.00pm
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Parents Victoria Online
Conference May 18-21
Parents are invited to participate in part two of Parents Victoria’s online
conference.
The conference is being held during Education Week on 18 -21 May and will
cover social media, online reporting, career advice and pathways, access to
education, parent clubs, and funding. There will also be the opportunity for
participants to raise other issues important to them. For updates, visit:
Parents Victoria
The online conference will feature live online discussions, hosted by a
member of Parents Victoria. Each day a special guest from a relevant
organisation will be available to comment on one of the topics. Final dates
and times are currently being confirmed.
You don’t need to be a member of Parents Victoria to take part and no
special software is required. The online discussions will be easy to join in,
with guidelines and online resources provided.
To register for the event, visit: Register for Parents Victoria Online
Conference May 2015
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COMMUNITY NEWS
OFFICE NEWS
Year 7 Transition Forms for Secondary College – A reminder to all parents of Yr 6 students that transition forms
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are due back by Friday, 22 May.
Credit Card & BPay payments – Please remember that we cannot accept payments of less than $10 for credit
card and less than $30 for BPay. If you are paying by BPay, please also send in a short email or note letting us
know the amount, what the payment was for and the BPay Receipt number, to [email protected]
THERESA JARVIS
BUSINESS MANAGER
CANTEEN NEWS
We have in stock the re-usable lunch order bags. Prices range from $10.50 to $12.50.
Please consider purchasing one of these bags for the following reasons:
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Designed to replace paper lunch bags when ordering from the canteen.
Holds more food than paper bags.
Sturdy flat base makes them easy to pack and stack.
Extremely easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Reduces paper waste.
Hygienic zipper pocket to separate money from contact with food.
We currently have a variety of colours in stock, both in the wallet form and the insulated ones. They are available
from the Canteen Wednesday - Friday 9.15am to 2.30pm
If you choose to continue to use paper bags, please think about the size you use. We are seeing an increase in
very small paper bags and unfortunately we are unable to fit all the items into the bags.
New Food Items
Sausage Rolls Regular Size - $2.50
Anzac Biscuits - $1.00
JO O’CALLAGHAN
CANTEEN MANAGER
UNIFORM SHOP
Opening Hours – Mondays from 3pm – 3.45pm. If you are unable to make this time, order forms are available
from the office or you can download from the website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au / Notices and Forms. Just send in
your order, with payment and it will be processed as soon as possible.
SHANNON & JO
UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS
SCHOOL BANKING
Bring your yellow Dollarmites wallet (or black for grades 4-6) to school each Friday. Wallets are to be placed in the
grey CommBank bag and brought up to the office and will be returned to your classroom in the same bag. Kalinda
receives $5 when children make their first deposit at school and 5% commission on every deposit made at school
through the School Banking Program. Students will also receive a Dollarmites token for each deposit which can be
redeemed when you have 10 tokens for your chosen reward.
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2015 Competition! The Grand Prize: A Family Trip to Disneyland!!
Students who make 25 or more School Banking deposits during 2015 will automatically enter the draw to win a trip
to California’s Disneyland where they can enjoy Space Mountain and everything the park has to offer. The prize
includes return airfares, five nights’ accommodation, transfers and 3 days park entry for up to two adults and two
kids, as well as AUD$2000 spending money.
If your child does not have a Youthsaver Account, you can open one at any Commonwealth Bank branch, or if you
have NetBank, you can apply online. Alternatively, please contact one of the coordinators to discuss (we are in the
Staffroom Friday mornings from 9am).
JULIE & KYLIE
STUDENT BANKING COORDINATORS
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Perfect for the lunchbox as an alternative to sandwiches or offer as an after school
snack. This inexpensive and tasty slice is easy to make.
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Makes:
Preparation:
Cooking Time:
12 pieces
10-15 minutes
25 minutes
Julie Goodwin’s Bacon & Vegetable Slice
What you need:
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1 small (100g) red onion, chopped coarsely
1 medium (120g) carrot, chopped coarsely
1 small (150g) capsicum, chopped coarsely
6 eggs
1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
50g baby spinach leaves, shredded finely
200g short cut rindless bacon, chopped finely
1 1/2 cups (180g) grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20cm x 30cm slice pan, line base with baking paper.
Place onion, carrot and capsicum into the bowl of a food processor and process until vegetables are of a
grated consistency (If you don’t have a food processor, you can grate it with a cheese grater, but that is more
time consuming)
Whisk the eggs and flour in a large bowl until combined. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add all
the vegetables, bacon, cheese and oil; stir until combined.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until set.
Cool in the dish and cut into 12 pieces with a sharp knife.
WENDY McLAUGHLAN
KALINDA CHEF
APPLES - STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….
New seasons apples are now being picked. Our apple man will next be delivering apples on,
Thursday 21st May. If you would like to order apples, please see Gill or Annie at the office with
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your order and payment by Wednesday 20 May.
Bags are approximately 5-6kg.
Available are:
Pink Ladies
Fujis
Granny Smiths
Golden Delicious
ALL apples are now $10 per bag.
Green & Brown Pears are now available
at $8 per bag.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL & PRE-SCHOOL OPEN INFORMATION
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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips
Sweet treats
While it’s totally okay to have some non-nutritious foods in anyone’s diet an Australian food survey completed in
2008/2009 showed that adults get nearly 36% of their energy from ‘discretionary’ foods and kids got nearly 41% of
their kilojoules or energy from these non-essential foods. We are definitely not missing out!
Discretionary foods are those that are high in sugar or saturated fat or both and range from honey and jam to
cakes, chips and pizza.
It’s about balance because banning all these discretionary foods leads to kids who seek them out more often.
Teaching your children that discretionary foods are sometimes foods not everyday foods and allowing the
lunchbox to reflect this is the healthiest option.
Instead of using chips, sweet biscuits or chocolate on a daily basis try alternating with wholemeal or grainy biscuits
with topping, cheese cubes and mini tomatoes, popcorn, rice crackers and hommus, a slice of raisin bread/toast or
tub of yoghurt.
Lisa Renn
Accredited Practising Dietician
www.bodywarfare.com.au
See the Community Board in the Foyer for more events.
The Department of Education & Training (DET) and Kalinda Primary School, do not endorse the products or services of any
private advertiser. DET and Kalinda Primary School accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in
advertisements or claims made by them.
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