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Newsletter No. 14 - Term 2– Week 6
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Thursday 21 May 2015
OPEN NIGHT
It was great to see our school community join us for Open Night. There was much to see, do and
taste around the school. The students were very excited and I do hope parents, grandparents,
extended family and friends enjoyed the evening.
I did hear from students how yummy the brussel sprouts and other healthy treats were from Kelly in
the SAKG kitchen, how delicious the samples from Jo in the canteen were, and how everyone
enjoyed the green tea ice-cream from the Japanese program.
Although I was showing new visitors around the school and so did not get to see the performances in
the stadium, I heard they were just terrific. We also had the launch of the new Kalinda Choir t-shirts,
so I hope people like them. Our String group performed as well as our Highland Dancers who
always put on a terrific show. Thank you to Lexi, Cheryl and Holly for their work with the students in
Performing Arts.
ENROL NOW FOR 2016
A note to all our families who will be enrolling students for Foundation 2016 – PLEASE HAND IN
YOUR ENROLMENT FORMS NOW!
I would be very grateful if you could submit your enrolment forms so that we can plan for 2016. I
know this is some way off but the Education Department needs to know the approximate number of
students we may have next year.
GAIL POLLARD
PRINCIPAL
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Events Calendar
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TERM DATES 2015
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Museum Excursion - Foundation
P&F Gen. Mtg. – 2.30pm Stadium Foyer
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)
School Council Mtg. – 7.30pm Staffroom
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
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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
27/5 Anita W.
28/5 Carli S. & Crissi K.
29/5 Sue P. & Heather C. & Julie B.
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 –14 – 21 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 still 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).
SAKG PRODUCE DISPLAYED ON OPEN NIGHT
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PUPIL OF THE WEEK
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Isla C.
Max H.
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F/M
Alice O.
Mackenzie A.
Jasmine E.
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Oscar W.
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For using excellent strategies in her Reading Group. Great reading, Isla!
For his interesting and informative Show and Tell presentation on his Great
Grandpa’s World War II medals.
For finding lots of words that rhyme for our class rhyming book.
For fantastic work looking for sounds at the beginning of words.
For being able to read, spell and write all her ‘Camera Words’. A super effort,
Jasmine!
For working hard during Literacy to learn his sounds. Keep it up, Oscar!+
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Charli R.
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For always using the ‘Cross Checking’ strategy to help you read unknown words.
12L
Isabelle W.
LachlanB.
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For trying to spell difficult words. Great effort, Isabelle.
For his effort in Writing. I love the way you are trying so hard to spell difficult
words, Lachlan.
12N
Damon H.
Noah B.
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For the fabulous resilience you showed when the laminator ate your board game!
For the wonderful progress and exceptional efforts you make in MiniLit.
12R
Maddison P.
Lachlan McN.
Tyler E.
Emma F.
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For challenging herself to do two digit subtraction during Maths. Well done!
For working cooperatively during reading groups and completing your work.
For a terrific historical presentation on his books and toys.
For presenting her ‘History Inquiry’ with such confidence!
34C
Espen V.G.
Karli T.
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For writing a terrific draft for our class book, ‘My Place’.
For always getting straight into her work and concentrating so well!
34L
Reva J.
Lochston B-C.
Sienna H-M.
Lily McC.
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Katelyn H.
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34S
Sharon P.
Ben H.
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Jade G.
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For working so hard with her group on her CBL project. Well done!
For being brave and responsible and asking for help with CBL.
For getting 100% on her THRASS activities. What a great improvement!
For her outstanding work in Mini-Lit and in 34M. It’s great to see you grow in
confidence!
For excellent reading, checking, and discussion in her Literacy Group. Excellent
work, Katelyn.
For being a caring and understanding friend in her small but firm friendship group.
For a great and insightful reflection on Semester One. Well done Ben on a
wonderful semester. Keep up the great work!
For coming up with a great idea for a call for action during her Challenge Based
Learning.
Michi McD.
Lauren W.
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Erin B.
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Ruby D.
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Shanae A.
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Koby C.
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F/T
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12T
34M
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For showing fantastic initiative within our classroom. Well done, Michi!
For being organised, proactive and diligent in leadership time. It is great to see
that your idea was approved. Fantastic effort!
For being proactive, motivated and enthusiastic towards your learning this year.
Keep up the great work.
For being organised, proactive and diligent in leadership time. It is great to see
that your idea was approved. Fantastic effort!
For her efforts in helping organise signs and the logistics of the Grade 5/6 Open
Night area.
For continuing to ask questions and seek that ‘next step’ in everything he does.
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OPEN NIGHT STORIES
Foundation M
Last night was Open Night. We went to Open Stadium. At the Stadium I ran the whole Stadium and I had fun!!!
Thomas M.
I went to the Art Room and I did some cows.
Riley A.
We went to Open Night last night. I went to my brother’s room. At my brother’s room we looked at my brother’s
books. I went to my room. I looked at my books. What I liked the most about the night was Book Fair.
Jasca D.
On Open Night I went to the Japanese Room. I got some green tea ice cream.
Kaiya H.
Foundation D
Last night was Open night. I went to see the Highland Dancing. I went to see the rock band playing. I went to the book
fair. Alex Mc.
Last night was Open Night. We went to the Book Fair and we saw my buddies. Isla C.
Last night was Open Night. I went to watch the dancing. I had lots of fun. I loved that day. Natasha R.
Last night I stayed in my classroom and I played. Jed R.
Last night was Open Night. I went to my brother's classroom. Reghanne P.
OPEN NIGHT IN CANTEEN
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to taste our offerings on Open Night. The
children certainly devoured the new menu item Mac & Cheese with Vegies and Bacon.
The Spaghetti Bolognaise was well received also.
My Guinea Pigs from 3/4L are working on a new name for the Mac Cheese, stay tuned
for the results.
We had quite a few parents purchase the re-useable lunch order bags. We still have
them available in limited colours.
JO O’CALLAGHAN
CANTEEN MANAGER
P & F Meeting
Our next P & F meeting will be held in the school stadium
next Monday 25th May at 2.30pm..
Everyone is welcome to attend!
We hope to see you there 
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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 Ringwood North P.S. (Oban Road, Ringwood North). Full venue details
and team locations are now available on the school website, located at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au
OH MY GOODNESS! Other than that, there’s nothing new to add (…something must be wrong! What am I
missing?!). Here’s ‘the snapshot’:
School Sport Victoria Ringwood North District CrossCountry Carnival: Preparations continue. The event will be
held at Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards next Tuesday.
Good luck to the 60-or-so students who will represent Kalinda P.S. on the day.
Free Kalinda Sporting Schools Free Athletics Pilot Program:
When: 6 X Wednesday lunch-times (i.e.: 1.10 until 2.00PM), starting April 22 (1-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.
Free Kalinda Sporting Schools Afl High-Performance Training:
Our Grade 5and 6 interschool sport AFL team continue to receive high-performance tuition from
RDK Sports Management Soltions, as well as the ‘highly-credentialled-in-his-own-right’; Mr.
Mclean.
When: 8 X Tuesday lunch-times (i.e.: 1.10 until 2.00PM), starting April 28 (4-to-go!)
Where: Kalinda Primary School Stadium (or Oval / Synthetic courts – weather permitting)
Details: Coaching will be provided by RDK Sports Management Solutions & Mr. McLean.
Partner News - Park Orchards Netball Club: 6-week NetSetGo Netball Skills
program:
…has begun! The remaining 3 sessions will take place on the school grounds each
Wednesday from 4:00PM – 4:30PM.
BETTER HEALTH CHANNEL NEWSLETTER: The (new) current issue of the Better
Health Channel newsletter is well worth a read, and can be accessed here. In this issue:
Eating Disorders - Adolescents, Cooking with mince, Gambling, National Reconciliation Week
(27 May - 3 June) PLUS check out the latest clinically reviewed fact sheets.
Best Regards,
NEXT SESSION DETAILS:
1. Mullum Reserve session @ 5:30pm on
Friday May 22.
2. Kalinda P.S. session @ 9:30am on
Sunday May 24
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
Welcome to week 6 of Term 2! Gee, have we been having fun this week or what?!
Just some of the awesome activities that we have been up to this week include;
Birthday Cake Design (colour-in and free art and craft)
Create a Story Book
Pyramid Building (Jenga Blocks and Lego)
Create a City (Minecraft on iPads)
Create a Board Game
Word Find and Crossword Creation
Playground Free-Play
AFL Kick-to-kick
And the rest of the week’s activities are going to be equally as awesome and exciting! Including
dancing, singing, homework, create a rainforest, and other birthday celebrations!
So come on in for a visit and find out what else OSHClub have to offer!
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.
APPLES - STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….
New seasons apples are now being picked. Our apple man will next be delivering apples on,
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Thursday 4 June. 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 3 June.
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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COMMUNITY NEWS
OFFICE NEWS
CSEF Financial Assistance – Information for Parents
Please see the Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) notice attached. If you are eligible for this assistance,
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please collect a form from the office before the end of this term (26 June).
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 tomorrow, 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
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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.
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
RECIPE OF THE WEEK!
Easy to make, easy to eat!!!
Serves: 4 people
Chicken, sweet corn & rice soup
What you need:
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30g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain four
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup leftover chopped barbecued chicken
300g can corn kernels, drained
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Sauté onion for 1-2 minutes, until tender, being careful
not to let it brown. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Gradually pour in stock, whisking until smooth. Return to heat and bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce heat to
low and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Add barbecued chicken, corn, rice and celery. Stir well and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, until heated
through.
WENDY McLAUGHLAN
KALINDA CHEF
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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips
Food as a Reward
When you think back to your childhood do you remember being given a lolly or something sweet when you had hurt
yourself or when you’d been good? You may be doing this for your children too in order to distract them from pain
or reward good behaviour. Although this seems pretty harmless it actually sets up an understanding for your child
that if they are feeling emotional or have done a job well they deserve food - this is the precursor to emotional
eating which can be a difficult habit to kick later in life.
Instead of giving food as a reward or a cure for pain it’s more constructive to give them a hug along with
understanding or praise as the situation warrants. Sweet foods can be part of a healthy diet but they should be
used as “sometimes” foods that your family enjoys on occasion, not as the cure for emotions.
Lisa Renn
Accredited Practising Dietician
www.bodywarfare.com.au
SINGLE PARENTS ACTIVE KIDS PROUDLY PRESENTS:
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY
1ST KEW SCOUT HALL
SUNDAY 21ST OF JUNE
STARTING 11 AM
FREE BBQ, ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS:
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS/RENEWALS AND MORE.
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THERE ARE PLENTY MORE OPPORTUNITIES, HERE IS A LINK TO OUR
VERY ACTIVE WEBSITE http://www.singleparentsactivekids.org/
LIKE MINDED SINGLE PARENTS TO CHAT WITH, ACTIVE KIDS WANTING TO PLAY WITH YOUR
ACTIVE KIDS, WIN WIN!
“SINGLE DOES NOT MEAN ALONE”
PLEASE RSVP TO [email protected] or call Moush on 0430 504 119.
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.