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Newsletter No. 32 - Term 4– Week 2 Thursday 16th

October 2014

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT KALINDA THIS TERM? Whilst, as usual, there are lots of exciting things happening at Kalinda I thought that I would take this opportunity to write about our topic for Challenge Based learning this term. Our whole school topic is ‘Creativity’ and all Levels are using this as a basis for teaching the Design, Creativity and Technology (DCT) aspects of the Victorian Curriculum. There are also lots of links being made to Literacy and Numeracy which makes the learning even more interesting for our students.

The Level 1 students have the challenge to “Create a Fairy Tale and Bring it to Life”. They have the options of box construction, iPads, books and puppets for the ‘bringing it to life’ aspect of the task. The teachers are explicitly teaching, using the DCT curriculum, how each of these options can be used before the students make their choice/s. The ‘create’ aspect of the task is allowing the teachers to make fantastic links to all aspects of the Literacy curriculum.

The Level 2 students are challenged to “Be Creative” and, like the Preps, are using the DCT curriculum to achieve this. They are working within their classrooms to contribute to a class chosen option; 1/2B are creating puppets, 1/2C are creating an art gallery with presentable art (this includes cooking as well as paintings), 1/2L are creating kites, 1/2M are creating a movie, 1/2S are creating an orchestra full of musical instruments and 1/2D are holding their all-important vote today!

In Level 3, the challenge is to “Recreate to Make Something Better”. They are already in small teams made up of students across the Level, and ideas range from toasters with see through aspects so you can check on the toast, to new pieces of Lego. They are learning the more technical aspects of the DCT curriculum by having to plan their brief, justify their decisions, as well as produce either a model of their design or an actual finished piece. These requirements mean that they are using lots of cross-curricular links into Literacy and Numeracy.

Up in Level 4 the challenge is to “Create a Digital Learning Resource”. The teachers have taught sessions on stop motion, movie making, coding and digital animation and given the students time to experiment on selected apps on their iPads. The students will work in groups from within their class and follow the design process, documenting each stage on their newly created sites. As with all Levels the teachers have been able to create strong links to other areas of the curriculum, with script writing a feature of the Literacy program this week.

As you can see, this term at Kalinda is not only action packed but full of creative thinking. Why don’t you check in with your child/ren and find out what they are doing?

2015 Parent Payments & Book Packs Kalinda Primary School is introducing a new format this year for Parent Payments and Book Pack collections. We realise this may create some concern this year but we are looking to streamline procedures for the years to come. School Council has elected not to increase fees for 2015, however, it has been decided that Book Packs will only be provided to students once the compulsory component of the Parent Payment has been paid, or an Instalment Agreement has been arranged. Full details have been included in the Parent Payment covering letter, which has gone home today with the Parent Payment form. If you need to organise an Instalment Agreement, this can be done at the office, or if you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. MICHELLE OGILVIE ACTING PRINCIPAL

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Events Calendar

Forms sent home to Families – 9th – 16th Oct. 2014 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

2015 Parent Payments Notice Youngest in Family

Twilight Market Night Booking Form All Families 9th October

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

October

Yr 6 Graduation Bears/Balls Order Form Year 6 7th November

Graduation Bears/Balls Year 6 7th November

Swimming Expression of Interest Levels 1 & 2 30th October

WORKING BEE IS ON THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 19

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

October

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th – 25

th – Branch Out Japan Trip

17th

- Yr.2 Sleepover at Kalinda

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

20th - P&F Meeting – 9.30am Stadium

- School Council Mtg – 7.30pm Staffroom 22

nd - Camp Quality Incursion – MP Room

24th - Prep Transition Session 1 – 9.30-11am

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 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 2

22/10/14 - Lindsey B. & Melissa McP. 23/10/14 - Keren E. & Andrea T. 24/10/14 - Skye C., Mandy K., Janet & Julie If you wish to contact Jo in the Canteen, her mobile number is 0402 031 447.

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK

P/M Jonah C. - For writing an excellent description about his character in his fairy tale. Lily A. - For excellent descriptive writing of her fairy tale character, Ella. P/R Kai F. - For his wonderful thinking when making ‘groups’ in Maths. You’re a Star! P/T Olivia H. - For fantastic work in Maths working out ‘groups of’ objects. Well done! Toby S. - For linking ‘groups of’ to addition while working in Maths. Very clever, Toby! 12C Ella B. - For your terrific thinking skills when making human arrays to demonstrate multiplication. Ben C. - For making a great start to your story, ‘The Haunted House’. We can’t wait to hear what happens next! 12D Zara L. - For using skip counting to solve division number sentences. Stella S. - For writing a fabulous recount about the Coach Approach Sports Expo. 12L Gabriella C. - For her great organisational skills during Coach Approach. Elise M. - For her great writing and journal about her holiday in Brazil. Leila C. - For being very kind and caring toward another member of her class.

Great leadership, Leila. 12M Emily W. - For the quiet and happy manner you display on a daily basis. You try really hard in everything you do. Gershin S. - For trying really hard and being really energetic in our Coach Approach day. Brandon R. - For the effort he has put into his recount writing on our Coach Approach day. 12S Sharon P. - For ‘having a go’ at a new sport during Coach Approach. Your soccer skills were fantastic! Alicia B. - For great effort and enthusiasm shown in CBL to create a drum kit. 34P Bobby D. - For writing a detailed Information Report on the Lace Monitor. Great work, Bobby. Ben B. - For enthusiastically participating in all Coach Approach activities. You are a Star Hip Hop dancer! 34R Callum F. - For giving wonderful, creative sentences with his Spelling Words. Joyce O. - For always being a fine example to the other children. Tamika H. - For always having a friendly nature and getting her work done with a positive attitude. 56O Carol P. - For being helpful and supportive in class to both her peers and teachers. Rory B-C. - For consistently applying himself during class time and completing work to high standards.

Relay For Life

Join Team Kalinda in the Relay for Life!

15 November 2014, from 4pm

Town Park Athletic Track, Croydon

To register to join our team or to donate go to www.relayforlife.org.au,

For more information see Mrs. Karen Johns or contact Anne on 0434 989 528

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Information for Parents Dear Parents, The McDonald’s Camp Quality Puppets have been invited to perform at your child’s school on

Wednesday 22nd

October It is an educational program using Muppet-style puppets to deliver a fun and positive message about supporting children living with cancer and other serious illnesses. There is no charge to the school or the children. The information shared aims to help children heighten their awareness of the need to care for and support others who may look, or be a little ‘different’, particularly because of physical problems, such as hair loss, because of cancer treatment. Children frequently ask very thoughtful questions. We are able to answer most questions to satisfy their ‘need to know’ and concerns that they may have. We do not have the authority to answer complicated medical questions. If they occur, we will refer the child to make enquiries of a medical practitioner. This program links well with Community Awareness and Personal Development in the school program, and is most certainly not limited to schools with ill children. The contents relate very much to our children’s contribution to a more caring society. Over 4,000,000 children have seen our puppets, and have been delighted as the characters come to life, relating very well, the information given to the children on their own level. Puppets have for many generations, been a fantastic communication tool. We trust that your children will benefit from the lessons they will learn through listening to our stories. If you need to know more detail of the program, please do not hesitate to call on 9329 8660 The performances will be follows: 10:15am - Levels 3 & 4 11:30am - Levels 1 & 2 These sessions will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room. ADELE WOOLARD STUDENT WELFARE

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CANTEEN NEWS It's great to see the Stickybeak lunch order bags in use. It makes packing the orders a lot easier because everything fits! We have limited colours available for sale if you would like to purchase one. Come and see me on a Tuesday morning or during school hours on a Wednesday / Thursday and Friday in the Canteen. Our Summer Menu has started and some families are still working off the Winter Menu. Can you please ensure that you are using the correct menu when placing your child's order. The Summer Menu is yellow and can also be downloaded from our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au (Forms & Notices). Some prices have had to be increased so it is important that you refer to the latest menu. A reminder to parents that if you can’t supply a LARGE paper bag, please remember to include an extra 10 cents and one will be supplied for you. JO O’CALLAGHAN CANTEEN MANAGER

HELP NEEDED Our yarn bombing is developing, but there’s still quite a bit to do. Our students and staff have been frantically knitting and crocheting squares for this project. If you can spare any time between 1pm and 3:30pm on Monday, October 20, please join me in adding to it. No prior sewing skills are required as it is a very simple activity. If you are free at any other times, and don't mind working solo, please contact me at school. BRUSHES I am collecting household paintbrushes for an upcoming activity. They can be new or used as they are not going to be used for painting. Please deliver to the Art Room. Thank you to the Whitaker family for regularly donating much needed and often-used newspapers. LIBBY SHAW VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Coach Approach.

My favourite activities in order were: hip hop, AFL, basketball, circus and soccer. In hip hop we did little steps at a time, and then at the end, we put them all together. Football was our first activity, we did a game to warm up, then we had a competition. My team won by one point. By Noah P. - Grade 2.

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From the sports desk…

KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL’S FREE ACTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM:

Every Wednesday from

3:45pm - 4:45pm.

Kalinda Primary School’s

dedicated Active After-School

Communities webpages can be

found here. The Term 4 AASC

program will commence on

Wednesday, October 22.

Term 4 programs offer

participation opportunities based

on the following themes:

1. Ultimate Frisbee (ProActivity),

and…

2. TBA

Wednesday afternoons (3:45pm – 4:45pm): Ultimate Frisbee (ProActivity)

Status Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7

PLACES

AVAILABLE

Wednesday,

October 22

Wednesday,

October 29

Wednesday,

November 5

Wednesday,

Nov 12

Wednesday,

Nov 19

Wednesday,

Nov 26

Wednesday,

December 3

WEDNESDAY afternoons (3:45pm – 4:45pm): Program & Supplier TBA

Status Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7

PLACES

AVAILABLE

Wednesday,

October 22

Wednesday,

October 29

Wednesday,

November 5

Wednesday,

Nov 12

Wednesday,

Nov 19

Wednesday,

Nov 26

Wednesday,

December 3

My sincere apologies that, through no fault of the school’s own, the Karate program looks as though it may have

fallen-through. I will source an alternate program and advise the school community as soon as possible. My

apologies for any inconvenience caused.

COACH APPROACH SPORTS EXPO – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15: I hope that everyone

enjoyed yesterday’s Coach Approach Sports Expo!?! The children all appeared to have a

fantastic time participating in the following sports ‘tasters’: Soccer, Basketball, Football (AFL),

Circus and Hip-Hop Dance. Thanks as ever to the team of Coach Approach instructors who

always make our experience so enjoyable

COMBINED MAROONDAH, MANNINGHAM AND YARRA DIVISION TRACK AND FIELD CARNIVAL, 2014:

Well done to: Emily C (800m – 3rd

), Judson C (200m – 3rd

), Connor B (Triple-Jump – 1st), Sam N (Discus – 1

st), Joel

R (800m – 1st), Callum C (1500m – 3

rd) and Ethan M (Long-Jump – equal 4

th) who last Thursday represented

themselves, their school and their school District extremely well at the combined Maroondah, Manningham and

Yarra Division Track and Field carnival. As you can see, all athletes achieved outstanding results in their events.

However, only the top two placed athletes could be invited to the Region level of competition, and so it will be:

Connor B (Triple-Jump), Sam N (Discus) and Joel R (800m) who will do it all again today (Thursday, October 16) at

the Eastern Metropolitan Region Carnival. Good luck boys

‘WONNIES SPORTS’ - KALINDA SOCCER ACADEMY: Places are still available for (up to) 20 grade 3

and 4 students to enrol in Kalinda’s first-ever FREE ‘Wonnies’ sports program. Please e-mail Mr. Harvey

on sharvey@kalinda.vic.edu.au for an enrolment form now!

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 2 - Term 4 – 2014 (13 – 17 October)

Program Update

Hello everyone! Week two already. Last week was great and while we are still getting to know everyone we have had a really positive time so far with the children enjoying many activities and liking our changes to the program. We now have a great area to do quiet activities like puzzles, drawing, games, just sitting around talking and even doing homework. Our start to spring activities has been a little slow as our weather has not been the best, but we can continue over the coming weeks. Halloween is fast approaching so next week we will start some activities. Please feel free to pop in and have a look at what we are doing. Our suggestion tree is just at the door and we would love you to add your ideas. We are getting some great recipes for our children with allergies. Thank you very much - this is a fantastic help when planning menus. We look forward to a great term and getting to know both children and parents! Kind Regards, Jeanette Lea and Kalli Boag

Next Week’s Activities

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0439 992 434 Coordinator: Jeanette Lea.

Assistants: Kalli Boag, Monali Shah, Wendy Reid, Emma Dempsey.

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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BE SUNSMART IN TERM 4

Here at Kalinda we are a Sunsmart school which means that all students need to wear a school-approved hat during Term 4, 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.

KALINDA KAFÉ….

It’s a great place to get together every Monday morning after assembly in the Stadium Foyer for a chat, and a cake and cuppa

(gold coin donation please).

The Kafe will be operating on the following dates in Term 4.

27th October 10th November 17th November 1st December 8th December

TRANSITION DATES AT KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR PREPS 2015

Our Prep Transition sessions for next year’s enrolled Prep students will be held on the following dates between 9.30–11am: Friday 24th October Friday 7th November Friday 21st November Tuesday 9th December (Orientation Day) Our Uniform Shop will be open between 9.30 – 10.30am on each of these days. Parent Information Night for enrolled students is on Monday 8th December at 7pm in the Library.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Curriculum Days in Term 4 – Friday, 31

st October and Monday 24

th November. Students are not required to

attend school on these dates. 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

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

A reminder that if you wish to help out at the school in any way, ie canteen, classroom help, SAKG, camps/excursions, etc. you will need a Working With Children Check. Forms are no longer available at the office; you will need to apply online at:

http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/resources/forms/ 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 – COMMONWEALTH BANK TERM 4 COMPETITION

The precious prizes to win

40 x GoPro Hero3 White Edition Cameras

150 x Slip ’N Slide Double Wave Riders

The more you save, the more chances to win

Every deposit you make through School Banking will automatically create one entry for you into the competition (up to a maximum of 6 entries), so bring your yellow or black Dollarmites wallet and deposit book to school each Friday.

Competition runs: 20th October - 30th November 2014.

Good luck! 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 30th October. If you would like to order apples, please see

Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 29

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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