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Newsletter No. 26 - Term 3– Week 7 Thursday 27 August2015

From the Acting Principal………

Trip to JIRS off and running! On Monday morning at our assembly, students and teachers heading to India to visit our sister school were presented with their special India tour hats! They flew out of Melbourne airport just after midnight on Tuesday and arrived safe and well in India Wednesday night our time. They were greeted by a big welcome from staff and students at the Jain International Residential School. After lunch, our students were shown to their accommodation and were settling in well when we last heard from them. They are in store for a fabulous two weeks ahead!

Grattan Report into Education Towards the end of last year I was honoured to be a part of a Grattan Institute round table discussion on the future of education titled ‘Australian education: Are we preparing our students for the future?’ Fourteen of Australia’s leading voices in education were invited to be a part of this discussion, and I found myself being the sole representative of Government School leadership at the table. It certainly was a fairly daunting experience as I contributed my thoughts alongside some of the leading minds in education in Australia. Afterwards I chatted to the head of the discussion, the Grattan Institute School Education Program Director Peter Goss, in a more specific way about the programs we had in place here at Kalinda. I noted with interest two weeks ago that the latest Grattan research report into education, ‘Targeted teaching: How better use of data can improve student learning’, was released and reported on by all the major media outlets. The report sited research that shows there is a 5 – 8 year academic gap among students in any average classroom, and that schools were largely failing to meet these varied needs despite the best efforts of teachers. The report concluded that the only way to properly meet the needs of this diverse range of ability levels was to gain accurate data of where students are at in their academic journey for each particular topic and then target teach in small groups to meet the specific needs of those students. It is no coincidence that this report describes and recommends the methods we already use here at Kalinda. Finding out where each student is at in their learning journey in each particular topic, and then planning lessons specifically to meet them at their point of need is the cornerstone of what we do.

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You will have noticed in our portfolios, both digital and paper based, the placement of your child’s understandings on the Australian Curriculum continuum is highlighted, so you are informed of where your child’s learning has progressed to for each topic. We also continue to roll out our online resources we use in class for each topic area on our grade level homepages so you can follow up your child’s learning at home if you wish. I would encourage you to Google the Grattan Report and have a look, even if you only read the summary. And also to take some pride in the knowledge that Kalinda is at the forefront of targeted teaching based on data and is working to take a leading role in ensuring more and more schools begin to do the same. RICHARD LAMBERT ACTING PRINCIPAL

CANTEEN REQUEST Don’t get us wrong, we love our children visiting the Canteen for treats every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Everything we sell at Canteen is tasty and as healthy as we can possibly manage it, and it’s great for a tasty treat every now and then. Recently, however, some children are spending lots and lots of money on icy poles and ice creams; sometimes five or six at a time! We understand that they love their ice creams but think that maybe that many at once is a little too much. We are asking if parents could please limit the amount of money your children are bringing to school for Canteen purchases to just a couple of dollars each and to put the money somewhere very safe in their bag so it won’t get lost. Some children have been known to hand over $5 and $10 notes and this is a bit too much for young children to be carrying to school. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. PIE DAY Don’t forget to put in your Footy Pie Day form and money. The last day we can accept orders is Monday 31

st August. Please check your child’s bag / satchel to make sure they

have handed it in. We are still looking for more helpers in the 11am – 1.30pm time slot. It takes time to deliver all the orders to the classrooms so they can be eaten before the bell rings. If you can come in, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Don’t forget that you must have a current Working With Children’s Check. We now have Cheese and Butter Popcorn back in stock. Thank you for your patience while we were out of stock. JO O’CALLAGHAN CANTEEN MANAGER

PLEASE ENROL NOW

FOR FOUNDATION 2016

If you are intending to enrol your child at Kalinda Primary School for 2016, please complete and

return your forms to the office as soon as possible. We are beginning to formulate classes and

staffing for next year and need to know final numbers now.

Alternately, if you are planning to transfer from Kalinda to another school at the end of this year,

please let us know in writing of your intended transfer, as soon as possible. This also helps with our

planning.

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Events Calendar

Forms sent home to Families – 20-27 August 2015 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Grade 6 2015 Commemorative Tops Grade 6 Asap

Father’s Day Stall Notice & Helper Request Eldest Asap

August

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th Aug – 8

th Sept. - India Trip to JIRS.

September

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st - SSV District Athletics

2nd

- Father’s Day Stall – MPR – 9am-1pm 8

th - Foundation – Cake Stall/Bake Sale (CBL)

9th - THRASS Parent Info Sessions

10th - Grade 5/6 Market Day (CBL)

11th - Last Day of Canteen

12th - Working Bee – 10am - Noon

14th - P&F Meeting – After assembly – Stadium

- Japanese Day 16

th - Pie Day / Footy Day

17th

- CANTEEN CLOSED 18

th - CANTEEN CLOSED

18th

- End of Term 3 – 2.30pm Dismissal October

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th - Beginning of Term 4

8th - SSV Division Athletics

11th - Working Bee – 10am – Noon

16th - Grade 2 Sleepover - Library

19th - P&F Meeting – After Assembly - Stadium

23rd

- Foundation 2016 Transition – Session 1 9:30 – 11:00am 30

th - Curriculum Day (Pupil-free day)

November

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th - Foundation 2016 Transition – Session 2

9:30 – 11:00am 20

th - Foundation 2016 Transition - Session 3

9:30 – 11:00am - Twilight Night Market 21

st - Working Bee – 10am-Noon

23rd

- P&F Mtg – 9.30am – Stadium

December

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st - Parent Helpers Morning Tea

7th - Foundation 2016 Information Night – 7pm

8th - Orientation Day - Year 6/7 & Foundation

9th - Kalinda Carols Night

14th - P&F AGM & Mtg – 9.30am – Stadium

16th - Year 6 Graduation

18th - End of Term 4 – 1.30pm Dismissal

TERM DATES 2015

Term 3 – 13 July - 18 September Term 4 – 5 October - 18 December TERM DATES 2016

Term 1 – 27 January – 24 March (Students resume Friday 29

th Jan 2016)

(Easter – Good Friday 25th

March) Term 2 – 11 April – 24 June Term 3 – 11 July to 16 September Term 4 – 3 October to 20 December CANTEEN

2/9/15 - Trina S. & Robyn D. 3/9/15 - Carly S. & Helper Needed

4/9/15 - Jo H. & Renee S. If you wish to contact Jo in the Canteen, her mobile number is 0402 031 447.

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK

F/D Jed R. - For great work with the counting by 2s pattern on the 100 chart. Charlie B. - For showing great persistence using the THRASS chart to find all the animals. F/M Jaxon D. - For writing a great book report about why he liked the book, “Scary Night”. Alice O. - For great writing about why she liked the book, “Pig the Pug”. F/T Rosie M. - For working really hard to make and extend a pattern. Well done, Rosie!

Cesar W. - For working hard to sound out words when writing. 12D Eleanor W. - For reading the poems you have written to your friends in 1/2D, with beautiful expression. 12L Isabelle W. - For working so hard on her spelling words. Keep up the great work! Thomas V. - For creating a fabulous diorama of your Thorny Devil. Cherry-May C. - For working so hard on your spelling words. Well done! Katya K. - For being such a lovely friend to her entire class. 12N Jemma W. - For the amazing ‘Genie in a Bottle’ story you wrote for the Write 4 Fun Competition. Fantastic Jemma!

Nicholas L. - For your fabulous persistence to master multiplication. Well done Nic! 12S Mackenzie B. - For writing an amazing acrostic poem this week. 12T Benjamin E. - For approaching his learning with enthusiasm and giving every challenge a go. Great job, Benjamin! Gemma C. - For persuading me in your writing that a giraffe would make a great pet. Fantastic effort, Gemma!

34C Tamika H. - For listening so attentively in Zone Maths to learn new strategies using multiplication and division. Loving your enthusiasm, Tamika!

Sarah P. - For using descriptive language in your writing. I love reading your imagination. Scarlette W-K. - For an imaginative poem for Book Week. I hope lots of people ask you to read your “poem in your pocket!".

34L Reva J. - For working so well at extending her planning skill in writing. Campbell McD. - For working so hard on his narrative writing. Well done! 34P Katelyn H. - For researching information to share with her group when working in CBL on her environmental topic, “Survival in the Ocean”. Great work. Zack T. - For always being a responsible learner, who always works well in an independent manner. Great work, Zack. 34R Brodie S. - For his great attitude to Maths. You have been a pleasure to teach. 56B Thomas B. - For writing a fantastic poem for Book Week. You incorporated a great storyline and humour. Well done, Tom! 56D Jackson M. - For being an enthusiastic member of your reading group. Your commitment is great to see! William G. - For showing fantastic initiative and seeking teacher assistance in Maths Zone groups. I love how much your confidence is growing. 56K Connor B. - For his approach to reading groups. You are engaged, enthusiastic and I loved how you made notes about each chapter. Great work! Haylee L. - For being a terrific member of 56K. You always try your best in everything and you are a fantastic role model for others. Blade P. - For making good learning choices in the classroom. Continue this approach and the transition into high school will be easy. Jarrah B. - For your great attitude during Hooptime. You were a fantastic team mate, played your role and supported everyone. Well done. Art Award To all of 5/6D - For the fantastic way they showed focus and mature work habits in Art.

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Book Reviews by Foundation M

“Pig the Pug”

by Aaron Blabey

Book Report by Ava J.

I like this book because he fell out the window. I like when he was on the mend. The book

was teaching us to share. I like when he flipped his wig. This is a funny book. I like when he

stacked his toys. I like the pictures. Sorry, pigs can’t fly!!!

“Pig the Pug”

by Aaron Blabey

Book Report by Hugo V.G.

I like this book because he fell out of the window. I like when he stacked up the toys.

I like when he flipped his wig.

“Pig the Pug”

by Aaron Blabey

Book Report by Tabitha S.

I like this book because he flipped his wig. Also I like when he fell out the window and the

end when he was wrapped up. I like when they were friends.

Also I like this book because it was funny!!!

“Snail and Turtle are Friends”

by Stephen Michael King

Book Report by Declan K.

I like the book because they are friends. They walk with each other. They love each other.

“Scary Night”

by Lesley Gibbes & Stephen Michael King

Book Report by Jaxon D.

I like this book because the pictures look cool. The colours look scary.

“Pig the Pug”

by Aaron Blabey

Book Report by Alice O.

I like this book because it teaches you how to share.

I like it when he flips his wig.

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Japanese Day

Come to see us in costume at the assembly

on Monday, 14th September On Monday, 14th September, we are going to have our Japanese day.

All parents and friends are most welcome to join us at the assembly at 9:10 a.m. in our stadium and also 2:00 P.m. for professional energetic Japanese drum and shamisen performance, followed by our students singing and dancing performance.

This is a whole school event. This year, the whole school is NOT divided into Aka (red) and Shiro (white) teams. Instead, we encourage you to dress up as one of Japanese anime characters, one of Japanese food or anything you could relate to Japan! At the opening assembly in the morning, we will have the costume parade, everyone will have turn to show off your costume!! There will be prizes for each level. So please start thinking about your costume!! You might create something using a garbage bag, cardboard and face painting?? Parents and friends are most welcome to join our assembly.

We hope you enjoy co-ordinating the clothes and be ready for the fun day!!

There are many activities and a special performance planned as below!!

The details are coming in the next newsletter. Arigato!

Japanese LOTE Staff

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9:00

-9:05

9:10 - 10:00

10:10- 11:00

11:30- 12:10

12:15- 13:00

14:05- 15:00

15:00- 15:30

PT

class

Assem

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ostu

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arade

Soran

bu

shi, R

adio

excise

Stadium

Oni mask

Fan

Wasab

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Singing in level

Sushi dance

PT

PD PD

PR PR

1/2R kabuto

Stadium

Fan

1/2C

1/2D 1/2D

1/2N 1/2F

1/2L 1/2L

1/2T 1/2P

1/2S 1/2S

3/4L Naga kabuto

Fan

Stadium

3/4B

3/4C 3/4E

3/4S 3/4J

3/4P 3/4P

3/4R 3/4R

3/4M 3/4M

5/6D Stadium

Fan

Tsubo Kabuto

5/6A

5/6K 5/6B

5/6M 5/6M

5/6J 5/6O

5/6B 5/6R

FOUNDATION CBL CHALLENGE Look at the pile of Weetbix we have collected so far. How many boxes do you think we have? Our CBL challenge this term is to help an animal in need. We would love to be able to double the size of our Weetbix pyramid before the end of term to support Edgar’s Mission, a very worthy cause! Can you help us?

Only 2 weeks left to complete the

Challenge! Please enter online all the

books you have finished reading

by September 10th.

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OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Term 3 - Week 7 – 27 August 2015

Program:

We have had so much fun in OSHClub this week! We are so glad that the afternoons are becoming nicer, meaning we can play outside for longer! Everyone has been enjoying playing outside this week and we have had lots of outdoor activities. We have had paper aeroplane championships and it was great to see that lots of people got involved and had fun with that activity! We also have had running races and tiggy games playing outside all week. Frisby has also been a favourite for this week! We have had other fun activities such as dodgeball, poison ball, baby dolls, dress ups, teachers and students and also pool championships. Chess has been very popular this week as well! We have had some delicious afternoon teas such as yoghurt, cheese and biccies, corn and dips! Thanks to Sam, we also had some very delicious pikelets for breakfast as well. It has been fantastic to see heaps of new faces at OSHClub, and hopefully we can continue to see many more feel free to come in and see what we are all about. Kind Regards, Kalli Boag, Samantha Lawrence, Wendy Reid and Tayla Alderson.

Program phone: 0439 992 434 Coordinator: Kalli Boag.

Assistants: Wendy Reid, Samantha Lawrence, Tayla Alderson.

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.

The SAKG produce trolley now has delicious Beetroot and Apple Relish (made last term) for sale in reception. We have only a few jars so first in.....!! New addition from next week – Chilli Jam – yum! Jars - We now have enough jars thank you, but it would be great if you could continue to return any empty jam or relish jars and lids from your purchases here. MICHELE O’CONNELL

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS 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. THERESA JARVIS BUSINESS MANAGER UNIFORM SHOP Opening Hours – Mondays from 3pm – 3.45pm. If you are unable to make this time, order forms are available from the office or you can download from the website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au / Notices and Forms. Just send in your order, with payment and it will be processed as soon as possible. SPECIAL - GRADE 6 2015 TOPS & JACKETS – Very Limited Sizes Polo tops $30 Jackets $40 2ND HAND RACK For those wanting to sell their school uniforms on the 2nd hand rack, please note we can only sell items that are washed and in reasonable condition and that are items we sell new in the uniform shop. We cannot sell products from other retailers. Each item must be labelled with an envelope that has a name, contact number, item, size and price (or we can price them). We respectfully ask that families do not purchase from the rack and then try to re-sell at a higher price. LEGGINGS - A final note regarding leggings; these are an alternative to wearing tights under the winter tunics, they are not a pant option. Track suit pants or bootlegs are school uniform pant options.

PLEASE NOTE – THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL NOT BE OPEN ON THE FIRST TRANSITION SESSION DAY – FRIDAY 23

RD OCTOBER.

SHANNON & JO UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS

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Father’s Day Stall Wednesday 2nd September

It’s that time of the year when we show our love and appreciation

to our dads. Kalinda P&F will be holding our annual Father’s Day Stall with

some new and exciting products for sale ranging from $1 - $5.

A notice with all the details was sent home earlier this week.

Father’s Day Stall Volunteers Needed We are holding our Father’s Day stall on Wednesday 2

nd September

and would LOVE people to volunteer to help out on the stalls. There are two shifts…

9am-11am (Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be coming through then), and 11am-1pm (for Grades 1 and 2 and Foundation groups).

The volunteer list is up at the office. A notice and Helper Request was sent home earlier this week, so please put your name down if you can.

Younger siblings are welcome to come along too! Remember, you will need a current Working With Children Check.

Any questions, please call me on 0430 162 132 Adrianne Hicks (Parents & Friends)

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SCHOOL BANKING - Term 3 Competition! To activate the Prize Portal, students must simply make three or more School Banking deposits during Term 3 and they will automatically be entered into the competition for a chance to win one of hundreds of prizes. Students can also complete a Money Mission at commbank.com.au/prizeportal to double their chance of winning a prize. 2015 Competition! The grand prize: a family trip to Disneyland!! Students who make 25 or more School Banking deposits during 2015 will automatically enter the draw to win a trip to California’s Disneyland where they can enjoy Space Mountain and everything the park has to offer. The prize includes return airfares, 5 night’s accommodation, transfers and 3 days park entry for up to two adults and two kids, as well as AUD$2000 spending money. If your child does not have a Youthsaver Account, you can open one at any Commonwealth Bank branch, or if you have NetBank, you can apply online. Alternatively, please contact one of the coordinators to discuss (we are in the Staff Room on Friday mornings from 9am). Happy Banking! JULIE & KYLIE STUDENT BANKING COORDINATORS

Woolworths Earn & Learn is back and it is now easier than ever to earn valuable resources for our school. Last year we were very fortunate and benefited greatly from the program, boosting supplies in our classrooms and the library.

Our Total last week was 3 sheets. We need your stickers. If you need a sticker sheet, we have spare at the office.

It's simple to participate. From Wednesday 15th July to Tuesday 8th September 2015, when you shop at Woolworths you can collect Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers from the checkout operator or through an online order and place them on a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet. There’ll be one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent.

Once completed, simply place the Sticker Sheet in the Collection Box outside the main office.

ERIN NORMAN LITERACY COORDINATOR

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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…….

New seasons apples are now being picked. Chris, our apple man will next be delivering apples on, Thursday 10

th September (Week 9 of Term 3). If you would like to order apples, please see

Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 9th

September. This will be the last delivery of this term so if you want to stock up for the holidays, Chris assures me the apples will last a full 3-4 weeks. Bags are approximately 5-6kg. Available are:

Pink Ladies ALL apples are now $10 per bag. Fujis Granny Smiths Green & Brown Pears are available Golden Delicious at $8 per bag.

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We are excited to announce our School Holiday Programs for September / October are now confirmed and available to book. There are a number of offerings this term, and full details for each are available on our website at www.irabina.com.au Full details are also available at your school office. Bayswater Location Week 1

Prep – Grade 3 – Sports & Games Club.

Any Age – Intensive Aquatic.

Prep – Grade 2 – Playing with Friends

Ages 3 – 5 – Speech Therapy.

Grades 3 – 6 – Project Club.

Week 2

Prep – Grade 3 – Sports & Games Club.

Any Age – Intensive Aquatic.

Prep – Prep.

Prep – Grade 2 – Lego Club.

Pakenham Location Week 2

Irabina Project Club

Registration for The Kids Fun Run With Thomas 2015 is now open. The event will be held on Sunday 22 November. To register, go to www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au This year we will again be raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre in Glen Waverley. This is such a worthy cause and it is wonderful to see Kids Running to help Kids on the day. Thomas will be there tooting everyone on and there will fun for all the family.

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