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Newsletter No. 8 - Term 1– Week 9 Thursday 24 March 2016

From the Principal……………..

The end of this term has come so quickly! It has certainly been a very full term, with information days, 3-Way Conferences, our Quality Beginning Program, sports carnivals and, of course, lots of school work. Coming up very quickly in Term 2 will be our Open Night. This year, Open Night will be on Monday 2

nd May from 5:00 – 7:30pm. There will be lots of things to see and

do, the most special, of course, is looking at your child’s work. We hope to see everybody there. On Wednesday, 4

th May we have the 2017 Foundation Information Night at 7:00pm. If you know

anybody who is looking for a school for next year, please let them know about the date and also let them know that they can ring us any time for an appointment for a personal tour. All Maroondah schools ask that 2017 Foundation students be enrolled before the end of Term 2.

Congratulations Steve Harvey On Tuesday last week, I attended the MCG with Steve Harvey for a special lunch for the 2015 Victorian School Sports Awards. Our very own Mr Harvey received the “Outstanding School and Community Partnerships Award”. This is a very prestigious award because it reflects the effort to which Steve goes, to give us a wonderful sports program. Steve goes to great lengths to include the local sporting clubs in our program so that our children can experience different sports and activities that will keep them healthy and strong.

Thank you, Steve, for all your hard work with our sporting program. I wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday, and we’ll see everyone back here on Monday, 11

th April.

GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL

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Events Calendar

Production News Planning for our fabulous whole school production of Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies on the 8th and 9th of August has well and truly begun. The cast has been announced and excitement is building. We are looking for volunteers who can help in the planning, preparation and performance. If you are interested in helping with sets/props, hair, makeup, costumes, sound, lighting or anything else, please put your name down on the helpers list at the office. Paul Todd Performing Arts Teacher

CANTEEN NEWS

A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped out at Hot Dog Day yesterday. I really do appreciate all your help to make the day run smoothly, so the children can enjoy their special treat at the end of term. Canteen will reopen again on Wed. 20th April (Week 2 of Term 2) for lunch orders and over-the-counter sales. The Winter Menu will be sent home next week. The new Winter Menu will be distributed in Week 1 of next term, and will run from 20th April to 9th September 2016. JO O’CALLAGHAN CANTEEN MANAGER

March

24

th - End of Term 1 – 2.30pm Dismissal

2pm Assembly (Easter Raffle) April

11

th - Term 2 begins

16th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon

18th - P&F Mtg. – Stadium – 9:30am

20th - House Cross Country – Grades 3 - 6

25th - ANZAC Day Public Holiday

26th - Book Fair for Education Week

May

2

nd - Kalinda Open Night – 5 – 7:30pm

3rd

- Mother’s Day Stall 4

th - 2017 Foundation Information Night – 7:00pm

10-12th - NAPLAN – Grades 3 & 5

12th - Brass Bedlam Incursion – Grades F – 6

15th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon

16-20th - Education Week

16th - P&F Mtg – Stadium – 9:30am

16th

– 18th - Goldfields Camp - Group 1

18th

– 20th - Goldfields Camp – Group 2

24th - District Cross Country

PRODUCTION DATES:

Robin & The Sherwood Hoodies - 8

th & 9

th August 2016

12th

August – Literacy/Book Week Celebration Day 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 20

th - Kate C.

21st - Nicole D.

22nd

- Anita W. & Mandy K.

Canteen will reopen again on Wed. 20th April (Week 2 of Term 2).

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The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Kalinda Primary School is excited to be participating. The Privacy and Consent form and further information was sent out via Compass last Monday. The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to 16 years in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by the closing date of the challenge. Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books. If you would like your child to participate, please return the Privacy and Consent form sent out through Compass last Monday. If you are unable to access this form, spare forms are available at the school office. All children who meet the Challenge will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and can choose to have their name included on the online Honour Roll. For more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge and to view the booklists, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prc

A reminder to all children and families to continue using sun protection

throughout the term break and for a few weeks in Term 2. UV levels are still above three so please continue to Slip on sun protective clothing, Slop on SPF 30 or higher sunscreen, Slap on a wide brimmed hat, Seek shade and, if practical, Slide on wrap-around sunglasses until the end of April. Please check the daily sun protection times to be sure. These are available on the free SunSmart app and widget, in the weather section of the newspaper or at sunsmart.com.au Even in the cooler Autumn weather, that UV exposure all adds up.

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Parents & Friends Update

P&F Meeting Summary Our second P&F meeting was held on Monday 21 March. In addition to a catch up with Gail on what is happening in and around the school, we discussed and planned for the following:

Mother’s Day Stall Local Business Directory Parent Reps Games Drive Community Dinners Movie Night Information Nights

If you would like a copy of the minutes, please email kalindapandf@gmail.com Games Drive A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent games drive. We received two big tubs of games and puzzles. In addition to these, P&F have purchased 24 packs of Uno which is enough for each class as well as the Library. The games will be sorted and distributed to classes early next term. Storage The P&F are proud to have recently contributed funds to some new cupboards for much needed storage space around the school. Are you the Masterchef at your place? If the answer is YES then we have an exciting project that you will love! Dig out your apron and keep an eye out for our BIG announcement next term! Save the Date! P&F Meeting: Monday 18th April - 9:30am (in the stadium) Kalinda Community Dinner: Tuesday 3rd May, 6.30pm at Castello’s (Daisey’s Hotel)

Everyone Welcome! The P&F wishes everyone a fun and safe holiday. www.facebook.com/kalindaparentsandfriends kalindapandf@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Parent Payment Plans 2016 – The next instalment of those on a Parent Payment Plan is due on 22

nd March.

Please forward payment for this instalment as soon as possible. Goldfields Camp (Grade 5/6 only): The Goldfields Camp 2016 Final payment form has now been uploaded to Compass requesting the balance of $270 to be paid by 17

th March. Payment options are:

One full payment of $270 by 17th March 2016.

Pay by instalments - 3 payments of $90 each on 3rd

March, 17th March and 28

th April.

(If you wish to pay by instalments, please contact Theresa or Annie at the office as instalments cannot be paid through Compass.)

The Camps Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF) will be used, where applicable, to cover some of this amount. Please be aware, however, that this funding will not cover the whole amount. If you have applied for the CSEF, please check at the office before any further payments are made as the total balance may be reduced. 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 – For those families new to the school, please don’t forget to login to Compass to retrieve all your child’s information and excursion notices. Login details were sent to all new families earlier this year. If you do not have your login details, please phone the office on 9876 3289. 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.

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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.

APPLES - STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….

Chris, our apple man will next be delivering apples on Thursday 14th

April. If you would like to order apples, please see Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 13

th April. FUJIS are back!

Bags are approximately 5-6kg. Available at the moment are:

FUJIS, Royal Galas & Granny Smiths at $10 per bag (approx. 5-6kg). (Pink Ladies will be back in Term 2)

Green pears are available at $8 per bag.

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SECONDARY COLLEGE OPEN NIGHTS

Blackburn High School High Achievers’ Program for Year 7, 2017

Applications are now open.

How to Apply

Applications are online at www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au

Test date:

Saturday 14th May 2016, 8:30am for 9:00am start Concludes 12.00pm (Noon)

High Achievers’ Program Information Evening

Tuesday 19 April, 2016 – 7.00pm – 8.00pm at Blackburn High School

The Information Evening is an opportunity for parents to learn more about the program and the

examination and interview process.

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CROYDON HILLS NETBALL CLUB

Croydon Hills Netball Club has vacancies for our winter 2016 Competition and in

particular for girls in the under 9 age group who were born in the years 2007, 2008

and 2009. We are a Net Set Go Centre which is complimented by games being

played on Saturday mornings at Pinks Reserve, Kilsyth.

All players are welcome with no previous netball experience required.

If you would like any further information please call Ann 0425 336 803 or email us at

croydonhillsnc@gmail.com