1

Newsletter No.5 Term 1 – Week 6 Thursday 8th

March 2012

Kalinda Primary School’s Vision Statement A learning community with shared values, fostering a life-long love

of learning through meaningful experiences, to embrace a constantly changing society.

From the Assistant Principal……..

Illustrations of Professional Standards

for Teachers Towards the end of last year, Kalinda Primary School was involved with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in developing video examples of best teaching practice for their new website. AITSL was formed to provide national leadership in promoting excellence in the profession of teaching and school leadership with funding provided by the Australian Government. This new website will provide important Professional Development material for all schools across Australia. Kalinda Primary School was the first school approached in Australia to have teachers filmed to provide examples of what best teaching practice looks like according to the new national standards. I would like to say a huge thank you to the teachers that volunteered to be a part of this pioneering project. It is always a huge thing to invite cameras into your classroom, let alone have educational experts from all over Australia pick apart every aspect of your lesson once it has been filmed! The feedback from these experts on the lessons we filmed at our school was extremely positive. They were more than impressed with the quality of teaching and curriculum that they witnessed in our videos and, as a result, clips from the footage taken at our school were the very first to be put onto the website. Gail and myself, along with some of our teachers who were involved in the project, were very proud to attend the launch of the website by the Federal Minister for Education, Mr. Peter Garrett, at Etihad Stadium last week.

Launch of the new MFB 'KidZone' WebSite Kalinda was thrilled to be chosen by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade to help launch their new website for kids, www.mfbkidzone.com.au. On Wednesday some lucky students were able to meet some of our local firemen and get to experience their fire truck first-hand. A photographer from the local newspaper was there to capture the experience for an article that will be written to help promote the new website. The site goes live on Friday so feel free to log on and have a look with your child! RICHARD LAMBERT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2

LEADERSHIP ROLES

A number of new leadership roles for Level 4 students have been created at Kalinda this year. These were made available to the Level 4 students to apply for. Two of those new roles are for Equipment Managers and Personal Best Ambassadors as described below.

EQUIPMENT MANAGERS The role of Equipment Manager should be viewed as one of privilege, pride and responsibility. It is more than just a title and requires dedication and commitment to the role for an entire year. Each manager is different and contributes an assortment of personality traits, skills and ideas to the job. On the whole, there are specific tasks required for Equipment Managers, broadly:

1. To install and remove the basketball post pads daily. This will involve an investment of approximately 5

minutes before school and 5 minutes at the end of lunchtime five days per week.

2. Assist the Phys Ed. teacher with the maintenance of sports store room and equipment.

3. Assist teachers with sport equipment for Interschool, Inter-house or classroom competitions.

4. Equipment managers will be expected to set up the Assembly hall with chairs as well as the public

announcement system prior to each Monday morning assembly. This will require them to be at school at

least 15 minutes prior to the bell.

5. Equipment Managers must have the academic dedication to catch-up any work missed as a result of

their additional responsibilities.

6. This list is not exhaustive and other duties will be added as the need arises.

‘PERSONAL BEST’ AMBASSADORS The role of „Personal Best‟ Ambassador is largely one of research and „selfless‟ public presentation (i.e.: at assemblies). Kalinda students are continually achieving amazing results in both school-based as well as extra-curricular activities (sport, art, performing arts, community service, etc...) for which recognition is truly deserved. Personal Best Ambassadors will be charged with the responsibility of introducing to the school community pupils who have achieved outstanding results across a broad range of pursuits. They would also need to be able to speak „to‟ the corresponding journey (i.e.: sacrifices, highs, lows, where next?) and be able to ask interesting questions to the student/s being honoured. On the whole, there are specific tasks required of Personal Best Ambassadors, broadly:

1. Establishing and managing a recognition „nomination‟ process/es,

2. To deliver simple, clear, respectful speeches as a regular inclusion to Monday assemblies with

audiences including students, teachers, parents, grandparents, etc...

3. The encouragement of good behaviour and hard work in others through positive encouragement and

continual recognition of personal best efforts,

4. To be pro-active in playground issues (be a leader not a follower – setting the right example at all times),

This list is not exhaustive and other duties will be added as the need arises. Congratulations to the following successful applicants:

Equipment Managers: Nathan D. (56O), Astrid H. (56B), Luke Y.(56A) and Taya F. (56B).

Personal Best Ambassadors: Jamie M. (56A) and Angus D.(56M).

3

Term 1 is a Sunsmart Term

Have you got your hat? All students must be wearing a hat when outdoors before and after school, at recess, lunchtimes and during sports classes. If they are not wearing a school-approved Sunsmart hat students will not be able to participate in outdoor activities and will be asked to sit in the shade under a designated area.

DIARY DATES 2012

March

12

th - Labour Day Holiday

13th - L. 2 Exc to Mont de Lancey 12E,12T,12S

15th - L. 2 Exc- to Mont de Lancey 12C,12M,12D

19th - Assembly – Presentation of Badges

- P&F Mtg – 9.30am Stadium Foyer 20

th - School Photo Day

- School Council Mtg & AGM – 7.30pm 24

th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon

26th - OAC Concert – Level 4 – 2-3pm

27th - Hot Dog Day

April

16

th - Curriculum Day (Pupil free day)

23rd

- P&F Mtg – 9.30am Stadium Forward Dates

Open Night – Monday, 21

st May

School Concert – 27th & 28

th August

Level 3 Camp to Phillip Island – 5th

– 7th

September Kalinda Fete – Sunday, 28

th October

TERM DATES 2012

Term 1 – 1

st February – 30

th March

(Easter –Friday 6th

April – Monday 9th

April) Term 2 – 16

th April – 29

th June

Term 3 – 16th

July – 21st September

Term 4 – 8th October – 21

st December

CANTEEN ROSTER – 7 – 9

th March

14

th March - Andrea D. & Crissie K.

15th March - Rachael R. & Denise T.

16th March - Janet D. & Michelle L.

Forms sent home to Families – 23rd February – 1st March 2012

Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Australasian Schools Competition (UNSW) Levels 3 & 4 23rd

March

Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge All ASAP

Easter Raffle Donations Eldest

Religious Instruction in Schools Nominated ASAP

Prep Notice Prep N/A

Level 2 Art Level 2 N/A

Hot Diggity Dog Day All 19th March

Grade 6 Polo Shirts & Jackets, 2nd

and Final Order Grade 6 ASAP

4

PUPIL OF THE WEEK

PUPIL OF THE WEEK AWARDS Parents, please note that because of the Public Holiday on Monday there will be no assembly next week. All Pupil of the Week awards will be presented at assembly on Monday 19

th March.

PRESENTATION OF BADGES Presentation of badges will also take place on Monday 19

th March to the Student Leadership Team, Junior

School Council Representatives, Waste Wise Monitors, House Captains and House Vice Captains.

LOTE NEWS The Kalinda community has received an invitation to a “Thank You from Japan Exhibition”. The Consulate General of Japan in Melbourne is again sending their sincere appreciation for our tsunami appeal fund raising at our Open Night last year as the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake is approaching. The exhibition is made up of 80 pictures drawn by children in the disaster affected areas on the theme “myself in 10 years time”, and photographs of aid from overseas in action after the disaster. If you have a chance, please go and have a look! It is on Saturday 10

thand Sunday 11

th March at the

Melbourne International Fine Art Centre, Level 1 278 Collins St Melbourne Our Level 4 children are working on the same theme and will send their work to our sister school: Higashi Primary School in Kofu, Japan. HIROMI HAGIHARA LOTE TEACHER

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE On behalf of the enthusiastic gardeners and environmental scientists at Kalinda, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers at the Working Bee last Sunday. The transformation was amazing, as the photos below evidence. Your assistance is, as always, greatly appreciated.

5

WORKING BEE – Sunday4thMarch Our working bee on Sunday was well attended with the Butler, Ciccotelli, Lundberg, Ma, Nainggolan, Patel, Schubert, Whitcroft, Woodley, Yeomanson, and Chheang families present, along with mini-helpers Nathan, Abbey, Hayley, Emma, Ezra, Madeline, Jode, Lauren, Jake, Chevene, Luke, Callum and Peliza. The jobs that were done included weeding, mulching, laying stones, rubbish pick up and the playgrounds were raked. Thank you to the families who have returned their working bee notices with a preferred date of attendance. We still need many more families to help keep the school in tip-top shape. It‟s a great way for parents to meet each other and the kids love to play at school on a weekend (and help out a little too!!) For our newest families, you‟ll soon get to know Ted & Bryan as they are constantly here fixing things, moving things, organising all the working bees and generally lending a hand wherever it‟s needed. They‟ll even cook a snag for you after your hard work at the working bees! The next working bee is on Saturday 24

th March. If you have been rostered on – we‟ll see you there!

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Some Photos from Level 4 Camp at Queenscliff

6

7

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2012

Students have a chance to take part in the Victorian Premiers‟ Reading Challenge (Challenge) in 2012. As a means to promote the importance of reading among students in Victorian schools and to encourage families and parents to be more involved with supporting children‟s reading, in and beyond school, the Victorian Government has continued its support. Details of the Challenge are available at www.education.vic.gov.au/prc. PLEASE NOTE:

SECTION 1 of the consent form must be signed if your child is to participate in the Challenge and receive a Certificate of Achievement (forms available at the office or on our website under „Notices & Forms‟. SECTION 2 of the consent form is optional. In October/November 2012 an Honour roll lift-out in The Age will contain the names of all Victorian children who completed the Challenge (publication only with the permission of their parents or guardians). Consent is sought from students and parents for the publication of names following the conclusion of the Challenge.

When consenting, you authorise collection of the names of the students who are participating and their schools by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. This information will only be used for the purpose of conducting the Challenge in 2012 and printing certificates of achievement for students who meet the Challenge. If you consent, the student will be issued by their school with a username and password. If you have any concerns about providing this information please email readingchallenge@edumail.vic.gov.au. All queries will remain confidential and all information that is to be provided to the Department will be held via a secure website and kept confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2000. MRS MICHELLE DAVIES VPRC COORDINATOR

SCHOOL PHOTOS Just a reminder that School Photo Day is Tuesday 20

th March. Family packs are available from

the office if you wish to have a family photo taken. Replacement indivdual packs are also available if needed.

“Kalinda Kafé”

Open - Every Monday of Term1 In the Stadium foyer straight after assembly.

Getting the Kalinda community together in a relaxed environment to chat and catch up with other parents over a cuppa and yummy treat.

Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers all very welcome!!

Toys, books and colouring available. Please note, all children must remain within the foyer area. Gold coin donation will apply to cover costs only!

Hope we will see you there… The Kalinda Community Group

8

9

10

11

12

COMMUNITY NEWS

FROM THE MUSIC ROOM – HELPERS NEEDED Any parents or friends who would be happy to volunteer an hour or so on Tuesday 20

th March at 9:00am to

help do minor repairs on musical equipment would be greatly appreciated. No musical skills necessary, but some very simple sewing skills may come in handy. I will provide light refreshments for all volunteers so please come along to the stadium foyer, meet some other volunteers and help out the Music department. MRS SARAH BUTLER – PERFORMING ARTS COORDINATOR BOOKLISTS 2012 Payments for the 2012 Booklists are now overdue. Thank you to those families who have already paid. If you have not paid, please arrange to do so as soon as possible. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS (WWCC) – A reminder to all parents that if you are volunteering your time in the classrooms or around the school (including excursions, camps, canteen, etc.) you will require a Working With Children Check (volunteer status). The Check is free for volunteers and forms can be retained from the school office and lodged at your nearest Post Office. CONSENT FORMS 2012 – Consent Forms for 2012 were due to be returned on Monday 27

th February. A set

for each child should have been received. Spares are available at the office. Please complete and return to the office as soon as possible. LEANNE THEISINGER - BUSINESS MANAGER FIRST AID – Camp Medications Reminding all Level 4 families that medication that was taken to camp is now available for parents to pick up from the office. For safety reasons we cannot give out any medication to students. ANNIE KOOPMANS UNIFORM SHOP 2012 Year 6 Polos & Jackets These were sent out on Monday. PLEASE make sure all garments are named! It is amazing how many Year 6 tops turn up in lost property within a few weeks of being given out! If you would like any more of these items, Order Forms are available at the office. Forms must be returned, with full payment, by Monday 19

th March. I hope to have delivery of this order very early in 2

nd Term.

In 2012, the Uniform Shop will be open on Mondays at 3pm – 3-45pm. If you cannot make it in during these hours, Order forms are available from the office or on the Kalinda website. http://www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/image/ajf3/Uniform_Shop_Order_Form.pdf Remember, if you have any questions you can pop in and see us on Monday afternoons, or you can call me on 0400 654 655. ANN DUGDALE – UNIFORM SHOP COORDINATOR

13

14

KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Calling all young musicians: We invite all brass, woodwind and percussion

players to play with us in:

The John Mallinson Youth Band (= AMEB 4-6)

or

The Wilf Dyason Wind Ensemble (=AMEB 2-3)

Time: every Saturday afternoon

Venue: Mt Waverley Secondary College

Melways 61 F11

Web site http://www.ybp.org.au MEET US; LISTEN

TO US Email: melaniebennetts@optusnet.com.au

Director: http://www.musicteacher.com.au/joseph-yu/

School Holiday Fun at the RSPCA Calling all animal lovers! If you go crazy for cats, dote on dogs or want to have some fun with farm animals, then the RSPCA School Holiday Program is the place for you! We have sessions running from Monday 2nd April until Friday 13th April (excluding Easter public holidays). There will be lots of animal interaction, art and craft, as well as a behind the scenes look at the RSPCA. Sessions for children include: o Dog Day o Behind the Scenes o 3Rs (Rabbits, Rats and Really Cute Guinea Pigs) o Horses and Ponies Day

Visit www.rspcavic.org for more information about any of out programs. Call Penny on 9224 2286 to book a place.

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.

SCHOOL TOURS 2012

CROYDON CAMPUS Croydon Road, Croydon

You are invited to see our school at work;

creating new and successful futures.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.30 am.

Other times by appointment.

Bookings can be made by contacting us on 9725 8277

or by email

croydon.maroondah.co.croydon@edumail.vic.gov.au

15