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Newsletter No. 4 - Term 1 – Week 5 28 February 2019

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Just 5 weeks ago we welcomed you to Kalinda for 2019. Some of you were bringing your children

for the first time ever and some were preparing for their last year of Primary School. Lots of

emotions and a touch of nerves all around… can you believe how far we have already come! My

favourite part of the day is visiting classrooms and seeing lots of happy smiles and kind voices.

Students and teachers have been working incredibly hard and the learning in classrooms is evidence

of a great team! Today my day was made by the secret whisper and giant smile of a little person

who had their very first icy pole money tucked carefully in their pocket. I just know that lunchtime

today will be remembered for a long time!

At school we talk a lot about academic learning but the social and emotional growth of our students

(and ourselves!) is just as important. Little routines, special treats, jokes and moments all build

positive experiences about school. A positive experience at school leads to minds that are open to

learning! This week the staff spent 2 hours after school on Tuesday in a workshop around the

concept of Mindful Self Compassion. A quote that stuck in our minds is this one “Self-compassion

provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, motivate

ourselves with kindness and forgive ourselves when needed”. It was a great opportunity to think

about how this concept relates to the resilience and self-respect that we talk to our students about all

the time. Thanks to our Wellbeing Leaders Mel Tattersall and Bron Steele, who organised this

opportunity for staff.

Our Family Open Afternoon last Thursday was a huge success and the school was really buzzing!

Our Highland Dancers opened the afternoon with a spectacular performance under the beautiful

gum trees, followed by open classrooms where in every room there were parents and children

sharing learning and getting to know this year’s teacher. It was so fabulous to see many of our

children encouraging their parents and siblings to join in on new maths games and challenges.

Out in the courtyard we had some of our very talented musicians serenading

the crowd. When classrooms closed, we moved to the oval to take part in

the Family Games organised by Miss Swingler. Tunnel ball in particular

was very popular, with lots of parents and teachers showing their

competitive streak!

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Thank you so much to our amazing P&F team who kept up

with the hungry hordes (including an emergency dash for

more sausages!), Cheryl and her dancers, Sarah Butler and

the musicians, Jess Swingler and the team and all our

fabulous teachers. We look forward to continuing this new

tradition into the future.

Lauren Hopkins Assistant Principal

We are Kind We are Resilient We are Respectful

A FEW REMINDERS

STUDENTS UNATTENDED IN THE YARD There have been times recently when students have been brought or sent to school early and have been unattended in the yard. Please remember that, with the exception of planned clubs and rehearsals, the students are not supervised by staff until 8.45am.

It is not appropriate for students to be left unattended until 8.45AM. If you need to leave your child at school sooner than 8.45am, OSHClub can provide this service. Please go to oshclub.com.au to register. After which you can book via the same website, email on Kalinda@oshclub.com.au or by phone 0439 992 434

CURRICULUM DAY REMINDER We will be having a Curriculum Day next Week; Friday 8th March

Events Calendar

WORKING BEE DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR The more the merrier! Please help on at least one of these dates, if you can.

Sunday sessions: May 5th, May 25th, June 23rd, September 15th, November 24th Saturday sessions: March 23rd, August 17th,

March 2019

4th March Division Swimming, Years 3-6

8th March Curriculum Day –NO STUDENTS 12th March Foundation students to

commence full time at school 18th March School Council Meeting 19th March School Photos 23rd March Working Bee

25 March to 29 March Grade 5/6 Camp

FORWARD PLANNING DATES:

4th April Special Food Day-Hot Cross Buns 23rd April Term 2 commences 25th April Anzac Day Public Holiday 1 May Parent information Night 8th May Mothers’ Day Stall 14th to 16th May NAPLAN Assessments

Forward planning continued:

22 May Open Night 15 June School Disco 28 August Fathers’ Day Stall

Term Dates 2019

Term 1: 29 January to April 5 Term 2: 23 April to 28 June Term 3: 15 July to 20 September Term 4: 7 October to 20 December CANTEEN ROSTER

Monday, 4 March Elisha McP Wednesday 6 March Simone R Thursday 7 March Kaylene H Friday 8 March CURRICULUM DAY, NO SCHOOL

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School Leadership Team 2019

If you’ve been lucky enough to attend assembly recently, you will have noticed how excited and enthusiastic our 2019 School Leaders are! Olive, Thiyara, Hudson and Jack, have worked hard to encourage others to embody our new school values of Kindness, Resilience and Respect, and have kept us all thoroughly entertained with their recent segments during school assembly. With so many fantastic opportunities on offer at Kalinda, we rely heavily on the input and initiative of many of our senior students and we’re very lucky to have such an inspiring team of young leaders to bolster the 2019 Student Leadership Team. Last week, candidates from Chisolm, Melba, McCubbin and Parkes presented speeches to the Grade 3-6 students from their respective houses and were elected by their peers. There were some truly inspiring speeches and many students stepped out of their comfort zones to put themselves forward for consideration. Each house is represented by two House Captains and two Vice House Captains.

Congratulations to the following students:

Chisholm House Captains: Vice House Captains: Cherry-May C & Hayden McE Charlotte O & Josh T

Melba House Captains: Vice House Captains: Ella B & Harrison S Isabelle W & Jack C

McCubbin House Captains: Vice House Captains: Georgie C & Aaron R Alex S & Tyler E

Parkes House Captains: Vice House Captains: Sophie C & Seb H Olivia H & Benjamin E We will be presenting the leadership badges to our School Leaders and House Captains at assembly on Friday 1st March at 3:00pm.

Branch Out Ambassadors Stephani W 34 F Maddie B 34B Bridget W 34B Aeon Y 34S Spencer B 34S Utkarsh C 34C

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Notices sent home to Families –20th February to 28th February

Notice Distributed to: Due Date:

Class Liaison Expression of Interest Parents via eldest child

asap

Victoria State School Spectacular Years 5 and 6 CLOSED

Maroondah Magic Basketball Club, promotional flyer Foundation to Year 4

Fundraising Team recruitment

Please note: occasionally notices may have been distributed directly by the class teacher, without the knowledge of the Office. These will not be included here.

CANTEEN NEWS

The Canteen is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for lunch orders and every day for icy poles.

Canteen volunteer continue to be needed. We especially need volunteers for Fridays. You can sign up at the following link volunteersignup.org/XJ3WF

Special Food Day, 4th April \

Look out for the forms to order Hot Cross Buns, coming next week! Justine

FUNDRAISING and PARENTS and FRIENDS NEWS

Please join us for our first Fundraising Committee Meeting for 2019

Monday 4th March

12.30 - 2.00pm

Conference room next to the Office

This meeting will be followed by P&F Meeting in the Staffroom at 2.00pm

More information will be sent out next week regarding our first fundraising

team night meeting and look out for your Easter raffle info that will be

coming soon.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

LOST AND FOUND Most lost property is directed to the Lost Property Area, near the school Canteen internal doors. However, small or important items are sometimes kept at the school Office for a while. A personal item of lady’s jewellery was handed in last week. If you have lost an important item, please call to the Office. You will need to be able to describe it. We have also had three garman-style watches handed in. 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. FINANCE For those families who are using an instalment plan (OTHER THAN COMPASSPAY) the third instalment is now due as of the 28th February. Instalments can be made at the office using cash, EFTPOS, CHQ or BPAY using your unique Family code. If you have any inquiries, please contact Annie at the office.

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

Drumming incursion last week

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PHOTO DAY – MARCH 19

MSP Photography will again be taking our school photos this year on 19th March.

Each child has been provided with a personalised envelope for their photo. There will be an individual code on each envelope for placing orders on the MSP website.

If your child has lost their envelope, we can provide spare ones at the school Office; however, these allow for cash only.

Sibling photos can again be taken on the day. Sibling photo instructions are also available at the school Office.

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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