1 Newsletter No. 3 - Term 1 – Week 3 15 February 2018 From the Principal…………. The year is progressing very well with all students settled into their new rooms and making friends. I do hope families can attend the school this afternoon to view your children’s work and enjoy looking around the school rooms. STAFF CAR PARK Kalinda Primary School has a car park for our members of staff. The car park is designed so that every staff member has a designated car park, with a parking permit. Unfortunately, we do not have enough room for members of the school community and we are finding that the staff car parks are being filled by members of the community who want to get close to the school building to pick up or drop off students. We do have disabled car parks which are clearly marked and these are for the specific use for our families with children with a disability. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO OUR CAR PARK AND TRY TO PARK WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE SCHOOL. We do not have enough car parks for every member of the community so we have to restrict car parking to our staff. I have witnessed in the last couple of weeks, some members of the community driving into the car park to pick up children after school. This is a really dangerous practice as children and parents are walking through the car park and along the area in front of the school. Unfortunately, some members of our community have not been accommodating with this request in the past. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe. Leading on from this, I also want to advise all members of the community that cars in the car park are not covered by Department of Education insurance. Although our trees are checked regularly throughout the year, small branches may come down and damage a car. BADGE PRESENTATIONS Badge presentations will be held at Monday morning assembly for our Student Leadership Team, our House Captains and House Vice Captains. GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS These interviews are being conducted next week and they are really important so that we can get to know your child well. Please make a time with your child’s teacher through the Compass “Book Parent Teacher Interviews” link. Bookings will close at 4pm tomorrow. GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL
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Newsletter No. 3 - Term 1 – Week 3 15 February 2018
From the Principal…………. The year is progressing very well with all students settled into their new rooms and making friends. I do hope families can attend the school this afternoon to view your children’s work and enjoy looking around the school rooms.
STAFF CAR PARK Kalinda Primary School has a car park for our members of staff. The car park is designed so that every staff member has a designated car park, with a parking permit. Unfortunately, we do not have enough room for members of the school community and we are finding that the staff car parks are being filled by members of the community who want to get close to the school building to pick up or drop off students. We do have disabled car parks which are clearly marked and these are for the specific use for our families with children with a disability. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO OUR CAR PARK AND TRY TO PARK WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE SCHOOL. We do not have enough car parks for every member of the community so we have to restrict car parking to our staff. I have witnessed in the last couple of weeks, some members of the community driving into the car park to pick up children after school. This is a really dangerous practice as children and parents are walking through the car park and along the area in front of the school. Unfortunately, some members of our community have not been accommodating with this request in the past. Our top priority is to keep our students and community safe. Leading on from this, I also want to advise all members of the community that cars in the car park are not covered by Department of Education insurance. Although our trees are checked regularly throughout the year, small branches may come down and damage a car.
BADGE PRESENTATIONS Badge presentations will be held at Monday morning assembly for our Student Leadership Team, our House Captains and House Vice Captains.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU INTERVIEWS These interviews are being conducted next week and they are really important so that we can get to know your child well. Please make a time with your child’s teacher through the Compass “Book Parent Teacher Interviews” link. Bookings will close at 4pm tomorrow. GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL
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Notice of Election and Call for Nominations for Kalinda Primary School Council in 2018
An election is to be conducted for members of the School Council of Kalinda Primary School. Nomination forms may be obtained from the school from 4:00pm this afternoon, Thursday 15th February, and must be lodged by 4.00pm on Thursday, 22nd February 2018. The ballot will close at 4.00pm on Friday, 2nd March at 4:00pm. School Council Nomination forms may be for a Self-Nomination form for Parent Member category or a Nomination form for Parent Member category. Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations received will be posted at the school. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:
Membership category Term of office Number of positions
Parent member
From the day after the date of the declaration of the poll in 2018 to and inclusive of the date of the declaration of the poll in 2018.
4 – 2 yr
DET employee member
From the day after the date of the declaration of the poll in 2018 to and inclusive of the date of the declaration of the poll in 2018.
2 – 2 yr 1 – 1yr
Kalinda Primary School also has 2 Community positions available which will be voted on by the new School Council.
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School Council Elections 2018 Information for Parents
What is a school council and what does it do? All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within centrally provided guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students. Who is on the school council? For most school councils, there are three possible categories of membership: A mandated elected Parent category – more than one third of the total members must be from this category. Department of Education and Training (DET) employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not employed at the school. A mandated elected DET employee category – members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automatically one of these members. An optional Community member category – members are co-opted by a decision of the council because of their special skills, interests or experiences. DET employees are not eligible to be Community members. Generally, the term of office for all members is about two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections. Why is Parent membership so important? Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help shape the direction of the school. Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying in itself and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging. How can you become involved? The most obvious way is to vote in the elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant. In view of this, you might seriously consider standing for election as a member of the school council encouraging another person to stand for election. Do I need special experience to be on school council? No. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future. What do you need to do to stand for election? The principal will issue a notice of election and call for nominations following the commencement of Term 1 each year. All school council elections must be completed by the end of March. If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent category. DET employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not employed are eligible to nominate as parents for the school council at that school. Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the notice of election. You will receive a Nomination Form Receipt in the mail following the receipt of your completed nomination. Generally, if there are more nominations received than there are vacancies on council, a ballot will be conducted during the two weeks after the call for nominations has closed. Remember
Ask at the school for help if you would like to stand for election and are not sure what to do
Consider standing for election to council this year
Be sure to vote in the elections.
Contact the principal for further information.
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School Council Election Process and Timetable 2018 Kalinda Primary School No. 5121
EVENT DATE
Notice of election and call for nominations
Thursday 15th February 2018
Closing date for nominations
Thursday 22nd February 2018 – 4:00pm
Date by which the list of candidates and nominators will be displayed
Thursday 22nd February, after 4:00pm
Date by which ballot papers will be prepared and distributed, if necessary.
Friday, 23rd February 2018
Close of ballot
Friday 2nd March 2018 – 4:00pm
Vote count
Friday 2nd March 2018 – after 4:00pm
Declaration of ballot
Friday 2nd March 2018 - after 4:00pm
First council meeting to co-opt Community members (the principal will preside)
Monday 19th March 2018
Second council meeting to elect office bearers (the principal will preside)
Monday 19th March 2018
PLANNED ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKS The Department of Education and Training (DET) will soon be undertaking some proactive asbestos removal works at the school in the Office and Art Room. The asbestos-containing material is being removed from the school grounds in strict accordance with the Victorian
Occupational Health and Safety framework and environmental regulations. We will be working closely with the
Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), the responsible body for asbestos removal and remediation works
within DET, to ensure disruption to students and staff is minimal.
Work will be undertaken by a licensed asbestos removalist engaged by DET. As a further precaution, an
occupational hygienist will monitor air quality during applicable removal works and must issue a clearance
certificate before any person can access the area.
When the date and time of this work is known, a letter will be sent home to parents and guardians.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this process. Please do not hesitate to contact the office if you
have any further questions, on 9876 3289.
THERESA JARVIS - BUSINESS MANAGER
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Events Calendar
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING There will be a Grade 5/6 Parent Information Evening on Wednesday, 21st February at 5:30pm in the new portables at the rear of the school (Rooms 23 & 24). DANI THOMAS GRADE 5/6 TEAM MANAGER
BE SUNSMART A reminder to all parents that Term 1 is a Sunsmart term. School approved slouch hats with a logo, must be worn outside at all times, including to and from school. If students are not wearing their hats, they will be asked to play in the shade. Hats are available from the RHSports Uniform Shop in New St, Ringwood.
19th-21st - Getting To Know You 3-Way Interviews 21st - Gr. 5/6 Parent Information – 5:30pm 25th - Working Bee – 10am-12noon March
12th - Public Holiday (Labour Day) 16th - Curriculum Day 20th - Whole School Photo Day 24th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon 29th - Last day of Term 1 – 2:30pm dismissal
30th - Good Friday April
16th - Term 2 begins 30th - Grade 5/6 Camp to Ballarat May
2nd - Gr. 5/6s return from Camp. 15-17th - NAPLAN Assessments – Yrs 3&5
FORWARD DATES:
Kalinda Production – 7th & 8th August 2018 Grade 3/4 Camp – 22nd – 24th August 2018 TERM DATES 2018
Term 1 – 29 Jan – 29 March (Students resume 31 January) (Easter – Good Friday 30th March) Term 2 – 16 April – 29 June Term 3 – 16 July – 21 September Term 4 – 8 October – 21 December CANTEEN ROSTER
19th Feb Simone R. 20th Feb Katherine K. 21st Feb Elisha Mc. 22nd Feb Helper needed please
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PUPIL OF THE WEEK
12B Laura F. - For making fantastic contributions to our ‘think mat’ discussion on our key concept, “Have reasons for the things you say and do”. Zac M. - For finding your voice and giving clear directions with your team when playing “Bullseye”. 12E Stirling W. - For an excellent effort when writing about ‘Where my feet have taken me this Summer’. Amelia McP. - For very neat and accurate work when making her poster about the number 30!. 12K Kayla M. - For always giving your personal best. Well done, Kayla! 34C Thomas M. - For your enthusiastic participation and valued input in class discussions. Savannah K. - For demonstrating bravery and maturity when participating in all class activities. 34D Dhana S. - For making such a wonderful start at Kalinda. We are so impressed by your fabulous work ethic! Blake G. - For being an incredibly efficient learner. What a great start to the year Blake! 34F Gloria X. - For persisting to try her personal best on all tasks even though she was feeling unwell throughout the week. Josh T. - For demonstrating the virtues of the ‘Golden Rule’ and being a valued class member at all times. 34L Ruby G. - For reflecting thoughtfully on her reading practises and creating great goals for improving. Benjamin E. - For including new class mates in his collaborative working group. 34P Cam P. - For being a positive and happy member of our class. Welcome to Kalinda Primary School, Cam. Jordana S. - For being a responsible member of our class, who always treats others with kindness and respect. You are wonderful, Jordana. 34R Marcus G. - For great work when working with THRASS. Schubert S. - For helping his teacher understand how 1/2s do THRASS. 34S Isla C. - For working hard at giving everything her best effort and for being brave in class! Nicholas L. - For making his story writing clear, focused and interesting. Wonderful use of personality in his stories!
COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS The Coles Sports for Schools Program has started. When you shop at Coles supermarkets, you will receive a voucher for every $10 you spend. Bring your vouchers into the school’s office and place them into the Coles box. All vouchers we collect will go towards purchasing sporting equipment for our students. Tell your friends and family to get involved as well, because the more vouchers we collect, the more sports equipment our school will receive.
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CANTEEN NEWS If anyone is able to give extra help in the Canteen throughout the year, please contact me on [email protected]. Extra helpers are always welcome. We have plenty of healthy, hydrating lunch snacks available during this term: Homemade icypoles - 50 cents Frozen grapes 50 cents Frozen watermelon 50 cents Frozen orange quarters 50 cents JUSTINE WATSON CANTEEN MANAGER
STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN (SAKG) Our wonderful SAKG (Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden) program for our Grade 3/4 students is well underway as we start 2018. Our crops that we planted before the end of last year have produced an abundance of lovely veggies such as; tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants, zucchinis, carrots and cucumber just to name a few. The students have been harvesting the veggies for us to use in the kitchen for cooking. In the kitchen the Grade 3s have been learning the layout of our kitchen, how to use knives properly, and our wonderful shared table manners. This term we will be making our lovely homemade dips, Kalinda’s famous Pasta Sauce with fresh handmade pasta, and definitely something with our fridge full of zucchinis! Thank you to all the volunteers who have popped their names down to help in the kitchen this term, it’s greatly appreciated. All the recipes for the year you will find on the Grade 3/4 Homepage, I am sure the students will want to cook their lovely SAKG Menu at home for the rest of the family. KELLY WOODMAN SAKG COORDINATOR
OFFICE NEWS Parent Payment Contributions 2018 – If you are on a Payment Plan, please note that the 3rd instalment is due on 28th February. If you are eligible for Camps, Sports & Excursions Funding (CSEF), please do not process through Compass, as this will alter the amount owed. Complete your form and bring into the Office for payment. 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 [email protected] If payments of less than $10 are received, we will be returning them home and asking for cash payment. The 2017 Parent Payment Policy and the Kalinda Primary School Hardship Policy is located on our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/ - Notices & Forms, for your information. . If you have any queries regarding any of the above, please contact the Office. THERESA JARVIS BUSINESS MANAGER 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.
STUDENT BANKING Student Banking is now up and running for 2018. Simply place your money into the cover and fill in the deposit slip. Send to school every Friday morning, it will be processed and returned to your child’s class on Mondays.
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
LOST PROPERTY If your child is missing any items of clothing, lunch boxes, drink bottles, etc. please check the Lost Property tubs at the end of the corridor near the office. Smaller items or valuable items (toys, jewellery, etc.) are normally held at the office.
PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING, LUNCHBOXES, DRINK BOTTLES, TOYS, ETC. We would love to be able to return them to your child when found.
