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Newsletter No. 22 - Term 3– Week 3 Thursday 28 July 2016

From the Principal…………….

WHAT A BUSY AND EXCITING TIME IT IS AT KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL!

Our Production, ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’, is in full swing with production events happening. All throughout the school there are practices for this great event, with lots of singing and small actors running around in strange clothing! Classes will be disrupted for short bursts next week but generally grades will be adhering to their usual timetables. I hope you have all secured your tickets for this wonderful event and I hope you will enjoy seeing your child up on stage on the nights of August 8

th and 9

th.

ILLNESS Winter months are always cold, wet and fraught with illness. We have had many children away already this term, as well as sick teachers. If your child is ill, please do not send them to school as this only makes the cycle of illness go round and round. Please make sure your emergency contact details are up-to-date in case we have to ring you. We do not have space to be tending to sick children at school.

PARENT OPINION SURVEY - REMINDER Each year, the Education Department conducts an opinion survey of a percentage of the school’s community. Parents are randomly selected to participate and we use the information to inform and direct our future school planning and improvement. This year we are sending out over 80 parent opinion forms. If you receive one of these forms, PLEASE complete the survey and return it to the school as soon as possible in the envelope provided. Your information is completely anonymous. The sealed envelopes go directly to the Education Department, who open and collate the forms. Information gathered in this survey is important for the future planning and implementation of education guidelines, and we would very much appreciate your completing this survey and returning it to school by Monday 1

st August.

GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL

ENROLMENTS

DUE NOW FOR 2017

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Events Calendar

Notices sent home to Families – 21-28 July 2016 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Production Tickets now on sale All families ASAP

Trivia Night Booking Form All families 15th August

Gr. 5/6 Camp 2017 Deposit Gr. 4 & 5 via Compass 4th August

GAMES CORNER IN THE LIBRARY The Games Corner is being held every lunchtime in the Library during the winter weather. Students are welcome to join the Games Corner and play games such as battleships, connect four, trouble, trick sticks and go fish. Two of our Integration Aides, Michele and Elsabe, supervise these sessions. At the end of every session children will be expected to pack up any games they have played with.

July

29

th - Production Rehearsals (whole school) - Stadium

August

8

th - All day rehearsal – George Wood Theatre

8th

- Robin & The Sherwood Hoodies – 7pm 9

th - Robin & The Sherwood Hoodies – 7pm

10th - Fire Service Education - Foundation

12th

- Literacy/Book Week Celebration Day 13

th - Working Bee (Saturday)

15th - P&F Meeting – Stadium 9.30am

- School Council Mtg. – 7.30pm Staffroom 18

th - Fire Service Education - Foundation

19th - Curriculum Day (Student-free day)

24th - Father’s Day Stall

26th - Oral Health Day

26th

- Trivia Night 30

th - District Athletics at Kalinda

31 Aug – 2 Sep. - Gr. 3/4 Camp – Phillip Island September

31

st Aug – 2

nd Sep. - Gr. 3/4 Camp – Phillip Island

11th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon

12th

- P&F Gen Mtg. – 9.30am Stadium - School Council Mtg. – 7.30pm Staffroom 14

th - Pie Day

15th - Canteen Closed for T.3

16th - End Term 3 – 2:30pm Dismissal

October

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rd - Beginning Term 4

6th - Divisional Athletics

13th - Regional Athletics

16th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon

17th - P&F Gen. Mtg. – 9.30am Stadium

28th - Curriculum Day (pupil-free day)

November

1

st - Cup Day Public Holiday

3rd

- Music – Count Us In – Incursion 11

th - Twilight Market

21st - P&F Gen. Mtg. – 9.30am Stadium

27th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon

December

12

th - P&F Annual General Meeting

- 9.30am Stadium 20

th - End of Term 4 – 1.30pm Dismissal

TERM DATES 2016

Term 1 – 27 January – 24 March (Easter – Good Friday 25

th March)

Term 2 – 11 April – 24 June Term 3 – 11 July to 16 September Term 4 – 3 October to Tuesday, 20 December CANTEEN ROSTER

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rd Aug. - Carolyn B. & Adi H.

4th

Aug. - Jess P. 5

th Aug. - Two Helpers Needed!!

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK

F/D Lucas A. - For his terrific listening and questioning during class and level meetings. Nikhil V. - For his excellent work on the fable, ‘The Ant and The Grasshopper’. F/H Mikaela B. - For working so hard on your writing. You are a super star! Lucien D-M. - For finding a Grapheme Catch-All in the ‘l’ phoneme box. F/L Jason G. - For continually sharing all his fabulous ideas so confidently. F/T Emin S. - For continually putting his hand up to add to our classroom discussions in a positive way. Samuel W-K. - For using the THRASS chart to help with spelling choices during Writing. Lexie T-H. - For working so well to complete her Autumn Lantern. It looks fantastic. 12B Tom M. - For his outstanding work during Maths, producing some great work and helping others. Ethan W. - For his fantastic ideas and teamwork when writing for ‘The Next Chapter’. 12D Madison C. - For working so well on her Literacy tasks this week. You always put in 100%! Max L. - For working really hard on telling the time in Zone Maths. Well done, Max! 12N Alex S. - For such insightful comments in your Reader’s Notebook! Junhyun M. - For the wonderful links you are making in your independent reading time to the learning strategies we are focusing on. Logan E. - For the wonderful piece of writing you did for ‘The Next Chapter’. Spencer B. - For the fantastic writing you did for ‘The Next Chapter’. 12R Madison B. - For excellent participation during our ‘First Aid in Schools’ Incursion. Well done! Nathan McC. - For excellent participation during our ‘First Aid in schools’ Incursion. Well done! 12T Harry H. - For AMAZING writing for The Next Chapter competition. I am so impressed! Jesse M. - For his excellent choices in the classroom this week, and for his effort in all areas of learning. 34D Hayley Y. - For writing an excellent script for a play and sounding like her character when performing.

Seb S-V. - For working cooperatively with his friends when writing a script for a puppet show. Cherry-May C. - For achieving outstanding results in all events at your first Kalinda Athletics Carnival at the Burwood Athletics Track. 34L Savanna H. - For leading her Literacy group so effectively. Great job, Savanna. Ché S. - For displaying great behaviour during Specialist classes. 34M Georgia M. - For being able to find the key words in questions when reading. Taleigha P. - For creating a detailed storyboard and then turning it into a short film. Great work! 34P Thomas V. - For writing a descriptive and heartfelt letter to the Zoo Keepers, looking after Willow, the baby elephant. Beautiful writing, Thomas. Jade G. - For being such a mature and responsible member of our class who always demonstrates an independent approach towards her learning. Lockie G-E. - For being a kind and mature member of our class who happily shares his extensive ICT knowledge with others. Fantastic job, Lockie! Stephanie D. - For always applying herself with a keen and enthusiastic manner towards all learning activities. You are a terrific learner, Stephanie! 34R Sam B. - For sharing your wonderful Slinky Malinky books in class. Sharon P. - For your great original ideas and wonderful sense of fun. Hunter D. - For your great positive attitude and wonderful smile. Phoenix G. - For always offering to help whenever you see a need. Katie R. - For always working hard on your spelling words. 56C Hayden M. - For your lightning fast mathematical calculations, even when working out incidental problems!

Ava Mc. - For getting into character mode for your photo shoot. You’re a natural, Ava!

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PRODUCTION NEWS!

Whole School Rehearsal in the Stadium tomorrow morning. Don’t forget to bring your costumes!

FAQs

When is the Production? The Production will take place over 2 nights:

Monday 8th August (NIGHT A) and Tuesday 9th August (NIGHT B). We will be performing our show in the George Wood Theatre

at Yarra Valley Grammar School (Gate A).

Which night will my child be performing? Children with surnames beginning with A-K will perform on Night A and those with surnames beginning with L-Z will perform on Night B

Main cast will perform on both nights.

When will tickets go on sale and how do I purchase them? Tickets went on sale through Trybooking.com.

A notice was sent home on Monday explaining the procedure of booking tickets online, as well as plenty of other information attached.

Tickets are selling fast and almost booked out so to avoid disappointment, please book now.

If you are unable to access the ticketing system online,

please contact the office.

DONATIONS PLEASE – If anyone could please donate any of the following items for use in the Production, this would be very much appreciated. Please note, obviously we cannot use any second-hand items for health reasons - they must be new and in date! - Black mascara (not water proof) - Lip Liner – pink or plum coloured - Lipstick – dark plum / purple / pink - Black eyeliner - Eye shadow applicator These items can be dropped off at the office any time between 8:30am – 4:00pm.

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Trivia Night

Friday, 26th August 2016 at Kalinda Primary School Stadium

arrive at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

Put this date in your calendar/diary now.

Prizes to be won and heaps of fun to be had! You can come on your own, with a special friend, or get a group together.

Tickets $20 each (Tables of 8 maximum)

Talk to your friends, within the school and the community about getting a group together. If you can’t get a table together, we will put you with someone else in the same situation.

BYO Nibbles and Refreshments.

To book your table, please complete and return the booking form to the office

(sent home last week – spares available at the office) Numbers are limited, so get in quick.

Tickets will be sent home in the week prior to the event via your eldest child.

Mask / Wig or Hat Theme for the Night Get your table together and make it fun, the theme for the night is wear a Mask, Wig or Hat.

Go all out and wear them all.

Prize for the best table Kalinda Fundraising Committee Enquiries: Lindsey Baker 0433 432 264 or Tony Landi 0417 510 651

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ORAL HEALTH DAY On Friday morning, 26

th August we will be holding an ‘Oral Health Day’. St. Mark

Dental Clinic from Wantirna will be coming in to talk to all grades about dental hygiene. This information will be age-appropriate and held in separate groups throughout the morning – Foundation to Grade 2, Grades 3 & 4 and Grades 5 & 6. If you wish your child to then undergo a dental check after the information sessions, please complete and return the permission form being sent home tomorrow and return to school by Monday, 22

nd August. This will be held at

no cost to the school or families. If you have any queries regarding this program, please contact the office. GILL KNOWLES ADMINISTRATION

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Voting For CUA Community Care Now Open!

Voting for CUA Community Care is now open and we’re keen to get as many votes as we can! To recap, we have entered this community-focused initiative run by CUA to be in the running to win $5,000 for a school project of our nomination –a new Outdoor Learning Centre. Our project is to build an outdoor learning centre in ur existing vegetable garden area. The students will use the outdoor learning centre as a project centre for our gardening studies. Activities will include: seed saving, organic gardening practices and native plant studies. We’re up against 19 other schools in the area to take out the $5,000 prize and, as the winner is determined by community voting, we need your votes! \ To learn more about the program and our project proposal, please visit www.cuacommunitycare.com.au and select our school from the drop-down menu. Voting is simple; you can place your vote via this website or go to the local CUA branch. Your local CUA branch is at Eastland Shopping Centre. The branch details are: Shop 1067, Eastland Shopping Centre, Maroondah Highway, VIC 3134 Phone: (03) 8878 5000 (Coles entrance, near Priceline Pharmacy and travelator up to Big W) Don’t forget, every person can vote once online AND once in the branch. Also, voting is open to anyone so please feel free to get friends and families involved and voting. So, place your votes and help us be in with a good chance of winning $5,000 to improve our school!

Voting closes at 4:30pm (AEST) on Tuesday 23 August. Thank you for your support. Kelly Woodman SAKG Specialist

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This year we will be celebrating Literacy and Book Week in the week beginning Monday 8th August. Throughout the week children will be reading several of the books nominated for the Australian Children’s Book of the Year awards. The highpoint of our celebration will be Friday 12th August. On this day children are being asked to come dressed as something from the THRASS chart. We will be holding a THRASS Parade in the stadium at 9:30am, this will be followed by two multi-aged literacy based rotations, where children will visit two different classrooms and experience two different picture story books and fun activities linked to the books. After recess the fun continues with a very special book week performance Fair Dinkum. Celebrating the Children’s Book Council’s 2016 theme ‘Australia: Story Country’, Fair Dinkum is an action packed, fun filled adventure that encourages children of all ages to consider how significant books can be, not only as a means of entertainment and escape, but as a way of informing their understanding of the world around us. The performance features a selection of the CBC’s 2016 Shortlisted Books. Erin Norman Literacy Coordinator HEALTH ALERT

This is to inform you that we have had a reported case of School Sores (Impetigo) from a student in the junior level.

If you have any concerns, or if your child shows any symptoms, please visit your family doctor.

Students who have been diagnosed with School Sores are allowed to return, with a certificate, stating that they are being treated by their Doctor.

For information about symptoms, please visit the following site.

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Impetigo_or_school_sores

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OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Term 3 – Week 3 OSHClub got a little more exciting this week - we acquired some new materials and equipment. We hope you have all had an amazing week, thanks to those we got to share it with. Such a cold and rainy week, that didn’t stop us from exploring the outdoors and some playing some Hide and Seek, What’s the time Mr Wolf and Colour Tiggy at the playground. We made chocolate chip cookies for cooking club which fed us all for two afternoons, with enough to take home. Shaylee always enjoys making some Gluten Free delights and didn’t disappoint with some yummy cupcakes. Our menu was challenging this week with so many in attendance and we love incorporating healthy a nutritious snack ideas. This week we have eaten; fruit platters, dips with crackers, Nachos and Noodles. We have enjoyed playing our Wii and are super excited to have been provided some new games to play. We are always looking for any preloved items you may have (eg. Books, Games, Dress ups, Rugs, Wii Games etc). Our Family communication book is always on the sign on desk for anyone wishing to leave comments, suggestions or queries. We appreciate your feedback for our program and our team. We are available during program hours on 0439 992 434; feel free to leave a voicemail message if we are unavailable. We are also contactable at oshclub.kalinda@gmail.com. Alternatively, you are always welcome to contact our Area Manager (Kathi Rowan) on 0432 212 817 or Kathi@oshclub.com.au. We have a GOLD suggestion box on the “sign in” table and we invite everyone to leave suggestions whenever they wish! These can be anonymous We welcome everyone in OSHClub, our Children are very considerate of new students, we take pride in our ability to make every child feel special. Kind Regards, Michelle Dark

Program phone: 0439 992 434 Coordinator: Michelle Dark

Assistants: Michelle Dark, Kaitlyn Robertson, Wendy Reid, Lorressa Mancuso.

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.

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Parents & Friends Update

Where is Nolene?

In recent months some families have noticed Noelene’s (crossing supervisor) lengthy absence from Kalinda Road and been wondering what has happened to her. In case you didn’t know, Nolene took long service leave with

plans to retire and move closer to her grandchildren. So although we didn’t have a chance to officially thank her, we do wish her well.

If you have used the crossing on Kalinda Road lately, you can’t help but have noticed (and probably spoken to)

Malcolm, who is our current crossing supervisor. P&F caught up with Malcolm this week.

P&F. How long have you been a crossing supervisor? Malcolm. About four months now.

P&F. Do you have to do any special training to be a crossing supervisor?

Malcolm. Yes, there is an all-day course you need to complete.

P&F. What do you like about being a crossing supervisor? Malcolm. As I’m now retired I enjoy the contact with people.

This is a lovely school with lovely families and kids.

P&F. How do you manage to stay so cheerful, even when you’re standing out in the wind and the rain? Malcolm. I’m a pretty happy type of person. Nothing really gets me down, except my team losing!

P&F. Which team do you support?

Malcolm. Essendon

P&F. Do you have any advice for the children at Kalinda Primary School? Malcolm. Listen to your parents and just be polite to people.

P&F. Will you be stationed here at Kalinda permanently?

Malcolm. Unfortunately the council can send me anywhere. I’m here for the next two weeks and after that, who knows. If they asked me I would love to stay here permanently.

Malcolm has two grandchildren at Kalinda. Please say hi next time you are using the crossing.

www.facebook.com/kalindaparentsandfriends - kalindapandf@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Phillip Island Adventure Camp – Grades 3/4 The due date for payment/consent through Compass has now closed (27

th July). If you have not yet paid the full

amount for this camp, please contact the office asap. Payments can now only be made at the office. 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. COMPASS – If your child is away due to illness, medical appointments, family holidays, or other reasons, please remember to log in to Compass and register their non-attendance through the “Add / Approve Absence” tab on your child’s Home Page in Compass. THERESA JARVIS BUSINESS MANAGER UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times: The Uniform Shop is open every Monday from 3:00 – 3:45pm. SHANNON & JO UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS STUDENT BANKING – EVERY FRIDAY As notified in previous newsletters, the Student Banking is now being done through Bendigo Bank. If you have not opened an account as yet, spare account opening kits are available through the office. For those students with Dollarmite accounts, you are still able to deposit through your local Commonwealth Bank branch, or you can also open a Bendigo Bank account.

In this issue:

Social Skills After School Program School Holiday Programs September 2016 Visual Support to Promote Learning & Independence –

Workshop Autism Spectrum Disorder 101 - Workshop Nancy Clements – Workshop Irabina Golf Day at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club

To book any of the programs at Irabina, please go to http://irabina.com/

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Best made close to serving time

Tomato and Ricotta Pasta

What you need: 375g dried fettuccine pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 125g shortcut rindless bacon, chopped 1 brown onion, diced 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 200g ricotta cheese ¼ cup small fresh basil leaves Garlic bread to serve

Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain and return to

saucepan.

Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add bacon. Cook, stirring, for 3-4

minutes or until golden and crisp. Add onion. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.

Add bacon mixture, tomato, ricotta and remaining oil to pasta. Toss over low heat to combine. Season

with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and serve with bread.

Wendy McLaughlan Kalinda Chef

APPLES - STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….

Chris, our apple man will next be delivering apples on Thursday 4th

August. If you would like to order apples, please see Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 3

rd August. Bags are approximately 5-6kg.

Available at the moment are: Pink Ladies, Fujis, & Granny Smiths at $10 per bag (approx. 5-6kg).

Green and Brown pears are now available at $8 per bag.

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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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National Asthma Week 1-7 September The theme for National Asthma Week 2016 is Become a Better Breather. National Asthma Week coincides with the beginning of spring and as pollens are a known trigger for asthma, this is an excellent time to ensure your child’s asthma is well controlled. Sections of the Asthma Australia website that can help with asthma management include:

Take the Asthma Control Test to see if you could make improvements to help your child become a better breather.

Manage allergies often linked with asthma, including allergic rhinitis (hayfever).

Did you know? 90% of people with asthma use their medications incorrectly.

Check your child’s technique to see if they are getting full benefit from their medication.

Regular review of your child’s asthma with your GP and pharmacist will help them to become a better breather. Need help with your child’s asthma? Contact our Asthma Assist line on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) and talk to one of our friendly Asthma Health Professionals.