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Newsletter No. 10 - Term 2 – Week 1 19 April 2018

From the Principal…………. Welcome back to Term 2. This term is always a busy term with Open Night, Foundation Information night and, at the end of the term, reports and 3-way conferences. However, one of the ceremonies that we always attend is the Youth Service at the Shrine of Remembrance to honour ANZAC Day. This year I will be taking 21 of our Grade 5/6 students to the Shrine tomorrow to join this Service. The children I will be taking will be able to return to school and tell their fellow students all about the service. It is a very poignant service but it is directed to children so that they will be able to understand this important moment in our history. I do encourage families to visit the Shrine at some stage, not only during this ANZAC Day, but at any time. Visiting the Shrine is very important for our students to learn about and acknowledge our history. Please look for our student comments in next week’s newsletter.

House Cross Country This exciting event in our school’s calendar will be happening next Tuesday, 24th April. I know our PE Teacher, Jess Swingler, has been delighted with the amount of support our school community has offered for the day. The children are very excited already and have been training for their events and discussing the house colours and how they can embellish their T-shirts so that they can be seen all the better on the running track!

THRASS Information Night A reminder to parents that Erin Norman will be running a THRASS Information night for all parents next Tuesday 24th April at 6:30pm in the Library. There will be teacher representatives present from all levels of the school.

FOUNDATION INFORMATION NIGHT This information night is on Monday, 14th May and is directed to our new families to Kalinda for 2019. If you know of any family who would be interested in attending, please pass this information on to them.

OPEN NIGHT We welcome our whole school community to come and see what your children are doing at school. There will be some performances and activities throughout the evening but really we just want you to enjoy what the children are doing at school. This year, our Open Night is on Wednesday, 23rd May from 5:00 – 7:30pm. GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL

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Events Calendar

Notices sent home to Families – 16-19 April 2018

Notice Distributed to: Due Date:

House Cross Country Information All (via Compass) n/a

Grade 5/6 Goldfields Camp Medical Form & Packing List Gr. 5/6 23/4/18

Mont de Lancey Excursion Gr. 1/2s (via Compass) 19th April

AEDC Parent Information Letter Foundation n/a

ANZAC Day Badges for sale All families n/a

20th April 2018 Dress as your future self!

On the first Friday of Term 2 (Friday 20th April), the Junior School Council will be holding a fundraising free dress day to raise money for our World Vision sponsor child, Timotius.

The fundraising event is called “Dress as your Future Self” and we are asking the students to come dressed as what they would like to be when they grow up, i.e. Firefighter, builder, nurse etc.

JSC will be collecting a gold coin donation for this event.

We can’t wait!

April

20th - Free Dress Day for Timotius. Gold coin. 23rd - School Council Mtg. – 7:30pm Staffroom 24th - 6:30pm – THRASS INFO NIGHT 24th - Kalinda House Cross Country – 9am-12pm 25th - ANZAC Day Public Holiday 27th - Gr. 12S & 12H Exc. – Mont De Lancey 29th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon 30th - Grade 5/6 Camp to Ballarat May

1st - Gr. 12F, 12K, 12E Exc. – Mont de Lancey 2nd - Gr. 12M, 12A, 12B Exc. – Mont de Lancey 2nd - Gr. 5/6s return from Camp. 7th - Curriculum Day – student free day 9th - Mother’s Day Stall 14th - Foundation 2019 Information Night – 7pm 15-17th - NAPLAN Assessments – Yrs 3&5 22nd - NEVR Tributes Concert – Kalinda Choir 23rd - Kalinda Open Night – 5:00 – 7:30pm 26th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon

FORWARD DATES:

Kalinda Production – 7th & 8th August 2018 Grade 3/4 Camp – Phillip Island – 10-12th September. TERM DATES 2018

Term 1 – 29 Jan – 29 March (Students resume 31 January) (Easter – Good Friday 30th March) Term 2 – 16 April – 29 June Term 3 – 16 July – 21 September Term 4 – 8 October – 21 December CANTEEN ROSTER

23/4 - Karen P. 24/4 - Closed 25/4 - ANZAC Day 26/4 - Cecilia G. 27/4 - Andrea B. & Abbey L.

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK F/A Angelina C. - For trying to do her ‘personal best’ with her reading and writing activities.

Super effort, Angelina! F/B Hamish S. - For contributing lots of ideas to our class discussions this week. Emelia S. - For the responsible way she has contributed to keeping the class organised and ready for learning this week. F/J Phuri J. - For being such a kind and caring class member. You are always helping others,

and Mrs Henderson. Milla S. - For your wonderful work in the classroom and always working to your personal best. F/K Charlotte A. - For the kindness you show your classmates. It is great to see you using our Golden Rule. Yumiao F. - For always working to her personal best. F/Z Angelique T. - For following the golden rule at ALL times and treating others as you would like to be treated. Gavin M. - For consistently pursuing your personal best no matter who you work with.

You are F/Z’s rock! 12A Dominic E. - For great participation during our Readers Workshop, practising the strategy of chunking letters and sounds. Alyssia O. - For creating a wonderful dinosaur character and writing a story about him. 12B Jack A. - For demonstrating our Play Is The Way key concept, “it takes great strength to be sensible”, in your learning choices. Charlotte L. - For treating others as you would like to be treated, and showing initiative within the room. 12E Riley A. - For your participation during our THRASS session – you learnt that having a go helps you progress. Well done! Maya R. - For excellent problem-solving and reasoning when using different ways to describe the value of a number. 12F Mitchell T. - For writing and presenting a terrific story that he made in the holidays. Kai W. - For his amazing reading. Ruby M. - For her awesome work in Literacy groups. 12H Milly Mac. - For her fabulous class talk. You were very brave! Natalie V. - For showing the quality of bravery when doing her class talk. Ollie W. - For showing the quality of perseverance and for his excellent class talk. 34F Zoe F. - For starting the term off with such a brave attitude, always asking questions and challenging herself with her learning. James M. - For demonstrating great strength and choosing sensible working behaviours when working with a friend to complete his work. 34L Emma D. - For being brave and participating to progress in Japanese. William J. - For pursuing his best when completing Focus Text questions. 34P Junhyun M. - For using the strategy of breaking a maths problem into manageable parts when searching for the solution. Great use of your Maths Toolbox, Jun. Spencer B. - For listening attentively to what is said, allowing him to answer our Focus Text questions in an intelligent manner. You are fantastic, Spencer! 34S Lochie B. - For not allowing himself to get distracted by others. Lachlan B. - For making strong decisions in the classroom. Also for improving in his reading. 56P Gershin S. - For being brave and sharing his thoughts and ideas freely during discussions.

BE SUNSMART A reminder to all parents that even though Term 1 is over, students will still need a hat if the UV Index is above 3. School-approved slouch hats with a logo, must be worn outside at all times, including to and from school. If students are not wearing their hats, they will be asked to play in the shade. Hats are available from the RHSports Uniform Shop in New St, Ringwood.

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KALINDA HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL All students will be taking part in the House Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday, 24th April (weather permitting), which will be held here at Kalinda Primary School. All students will participate in a single running event (distance is adjusted to most appropriately suit their age) while representing their House team. Students will be encouraged to display House spirit within the Kalinda Primary School culture by chanting and cheering on others. Family support is most appreciated as we encourage all students to get involved and all parents are welcome to come and cheer the students on. The event program and distances are as follows:

RACE TIME PARTICIPANTS COURSE DISTANCE

1 9:20am Foundation (Girls) 2 laps of the oval

2 9:30am Foundation (Boys) 2 laps of the oval

3 9:40am 11 Year Old (Girls & Boys) 3 laps of the 1km course

4 10:05am Grade 1 (Girls & Boys) 1 lap of the 1km course

5 10:20am Grade 2 (Girls & Boys) 1 lap of the 1km course

6 10:35am 9 & 10 Year Old (Girls & Boys) 2 laps of the 1km course

RECESS 11:00am Break for morning recess

7 11:40am 12 & 13 Year Old (Girls & Boys) 3 laps of the 1km course

The above times are approximate and subject to slight change. Students who perform particularly well on the day (and who are 9 years of age or older as at 31/12/2018) may also earn the opportunity and privilege of an invitation to represent Kalinda Primary School at Cross Country events beyond school level (i.e.: district, division, region, conference, state, etc…)

Dress Code: Students are encouraged to wear runners and come dressed in their ‘House’ colours ensuring appropriateness for participation in physical activity. The House colours are Chisholm (Red), McCubbin (Green), Melba (Yellow) and Parkes (Blue). If students, choose not to attend in ‘House’ colours they need to attend in appropriate school uniform and wear appropriate shoes for running. All students should bring a drink bottle on the day and any medication they require, such as Ventolin or Antihistamine.

JESS SWINGLER PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen is open again for lunch orders on Monday 23rd April. Please look out for the new Winter Canteen Menu coming out at the end of this week. Throw away your old menu and read the new one carefully as there are new items and also some price changes. JUSTINE WATSON CANTEEN MANAGER BREAKFAST CLUB The Breakfast Club is held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:15am – 8:45am. All children are welcome to join in. Long life milk has various uses at the Breakfast Club which means we go through aprox. 320 litres a year!! If you are able to donate long life milk, it would be greatly appreciated. Aldi milk, Coles milk, Woolworths milk, 1 litre, 2 litre, full cream, low fat – doesn’t matter. We just need milk!!

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Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to get more people active and healthy. Now featuring a mobile app for iOS and Android, you can log daily activity and track your progress on the go throughout the month. Plus, you can create and join teams, compare the progress of team members and win awesome prizes! You can also explore the all-new My Local to discover local offers, events and facilities available throughout Victoria. Just by registering every participant gets*

10 free passes to a participating YMCA or local government recreation facility

15% off at Sportsmart in store and online

one hour free tennis court hire at Melbourne Park or Albert Reserve

a 2-for-1 ticket offer to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

a 2-for-1 ticket offer to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

a 2-for-1 ticket offer to Legoland Discovery Centre Melbourne

15% discount for Rock up Netball programs

20% discount for Netball Victoria school holiday clinics

5 free group dance lessons at a Dancesport Victoria centre

10% off Term 2 MyGolf Junior program

a 2-for-1 green fee offer at Golf Victoria courses

entry into the draw to win tickets to the 2018 Australian Open Tennis Finals* Register today at activeapril.vic.gov.au JESS SWINGLER PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Congratulations Kalinda Primary School Families and Friends! You have finished the race to collect Sports for Schools vouchers for 2018. The collecting is done, and now it’s time to return any vouchers you may still have. These vouchers must be returned by Friday, 27th April. Please continue to follow the request from our wonderful parents who have spent hours counting and bundling the thousands of vouchers. Please count and staple or place an elastic band around your vouchers, and write the total number of vouchers in your bundle on the front (as per the picture), before depositing them into the drop box. By collecting vouchers from Coles, you have supported our school to earn lots of brand new sports equipment for our students. Thank you very much. Jessica Swingler Phys Ed Teacher

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Grade 5/6 Camp: The Balance is now available on Compass. This amount will be available under “Course Confirmation/Payment” for payment by instalments or to pay in full or via the office. Full payment is required by today – Thursday 19th April. Mont de Lancey Excursion – Grade 1/2s – If your child is going on the Mont de Lancey excursion, please note that payment is due, through Compass or the office, by today – Thursday 19 April. If you are eligible for Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF), please do not process through Compass, as this will alter the amount owed. Complete your excursion permission form and bring into the Office for payment. 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 kalinda.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au If payments of less than $10 are received, we will be returning them home and asking for cash payment. The 2017 Parent Payment Policy and the Kalinda Primary School Hardship Policy is located on our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/ - Notices & Forms, for your information. . If you have any queries regarding any of the above, please contact the Office. THERESA JARVIS BUSINESS MANAGER COMPASS – If your child is away due to illness, medical appointments, family holidays, or other reasons, please remember to login to Compass and register their non-attendance through the “Add / Approve Absence” tab on your child’s Home Page in Compass.

STUDENT BANKING Student Banking is now up and running for 2018. Simply place your money into the cover and fill in the deposit slip. Send to school every Friday morning, it will be processed and returned to your child’s class on Mondays.

UNIFORM SHOP - RHSports

Kalinda Primary School Uniforms are available to purchase offsite at RHSports at Unit 12, 100 New Street, Ringwood. Notices are available at the office or on our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/notices&forms For your convenience, the RHSports Shop is open every day from 9:00am – 5:00pm, including school holidays. The direct link to RHSports is https://www.rhsports.com.au/shop/product/clothing/school_wear/kalinda_ps

LOST PROPERTY If your child is missing any items of clothing, lunch boxes, drink bottles, etc. please check the Lost Property tubs at the end of the corridor near the office. Smaller items or valuable items (toys, jewellery, etc.) are normally held at the office. PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING, LUNCHBOXES, DRINK BOTTLES, TOYS, ETC. We would love to be able to return them to your child when found.

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

The 18th Mullum Mullum Festival

Saturday 28 April, Sunday 29 April (Opening Day)

Saturday 5 May & Sunday 6 May 2018

Celebrate the ecological and cultural significance of the local Mullum Mullum Creek Valley at the 18th Mullum Mullum Festival.

Over the two weekends of the Festival there is an exciting selection of over twenty expert-lead walks and presentations on various aspects of the environment. Our Opening Day on Saturday 29 April is centred around Aboriginal culture and is full of entertainment, food and traditional craft workshops suitable for both adults and children. For further details visit mullummullumfestival.org.au or find us on Facebook at ‘Mullum Mullum Festival’. See the Community Board in the Foyer for more events and information.

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.

APPLES

STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….

Chris, our apple man will be delivering apples next on Thursday 26 April. If you would like to order apples or pears, please see Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Tuesday 24 March. Bags are approximately 5-6kg and are freshly picked from the orchard.

Pink Ladies, Royal Galas, Fujis, Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths are available at $10 per bag. Green & Brown pears are now available too. Jazz apples available at the moment for $15 per 5-6kg bag.

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