2023 Dates

Term 4 - SUN SMART TERM - Hats compulsory
Tuesday 17th October Until 27th October	Smile Squad returns for annual check-ups and fluoride treatments for students.
Tuesday 24th October	Foundation Excursion
Wednesday 25th October	STEM dress-up fundraiser for Diabetes Australia
Friday 27th October	Grades 5 & 6 T20 Blast Cricket
Friday 3rd November	2024 Foundation Transition Session 2
Tuesday 7th November	Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday (no school)
Thursday 16th November	Junior Aths Day 9-12
Friday 17th November	2024 Foundation Transition Session 3
Sunday 26th November	Kalinda Working Bee 10 - 12
Monday 27th - Wed 29th November	Grades 5 & 6 City Camp
Tuesday 5th December	2024 Foundation Transition morning 10.30 - 12
Wednesday 6th December	Christmas Carols Night at Kalinda
Friday 8th December	Student-free day
Tuesday 12th December	2024 Yr 7 Government High School Transition Day
Mon 11 Dec - Fri 15 Dec	Junior School Swimming programme
Thursday 14th December	2023 Grade 6 Graduation ( after school hours)
Wednesday 20th December	Last day of the school year, 1.30 p.m. dismissal

2024 Term Dates and other Important dates

Tuesday 30th January 2024	Student-free day for all students at Kalinda Primary School.
Wednesday 31st Jan 2024	Students in Grades 1- 6 only begin. (Foundation testing begins for selected students )
Thursday 1st February 2024	Foundation 2024 students begin
Tuesday 19th March 2024	Whole school photo day
Thursday 28th March 2024	End of Term 1. 2.30 pm Dismissal
Monday 22nd-Wednesday 24th April 2024	Grade 5 and 6 camp, Log Cabin Camp (Creswick)
Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th July 2024	Grade 4 Phillip Island Camp
Monday 29th-Wednesday 31st July 2024	Grade 3 Camp, Wombat Corner Emerald

Future Term dates (2025 and beyond)

State Schools Relief

In the state of Victoria, families that need assistance with clothing etc. for school-aged children can receive it through State School Relief.

For logo items (e.g. polar fleece jackets ) a voucher will be issued and there is a small difference that families will need to pay. You may request two items.

Other items such as leggings, shorts, socks, school hats, bags and pants can also be supplied by them. Again, these items are plain and with no logo. Please note that it will be handled in a discreet and confidential manner. Come and speak to the office staff, or Shaun McClare or Lauren Hopkins.

Smile Squad is returning to Kalinda in Term 4

Smile Squad is the DET program offering free or low-cost dental care and treatment to families and they are due to attend annual checkups and fluoride treatments in Weeks 3 and 4 next Term (16th October – 27th October).

Please sign up using the Code below.

Further dental treatment will be done in the dental van at a later date.

STEM Dress Up Day fundraiser for Diabetes Australia

( Please note the new date is Wednesday 25th October )

Donations can be made through the QKR app. Please do not send cash to school.

Swimming for Junior classes

As part of our school Physical Education Program, students in Foundation, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 will have the opportunity to attend a 5 day swimming program at Paul Sadler Swimland at Yarra Valley Grammar School. The swimming program will take place from Monday 11th December to Friday 15th December. Students will be required to bring to school each day:

Bathers
Towel
Goggles (if they wear them)
Slides or thongs (to change into right before they leave)
Plastic bag

Students will be picked up from Kalinda PS and taken to Yarra Valley Grammar School by seat-belted buses. Important Information About Parent Helpers: Parents are VERY welcome to come and assist us with the organisation of the students at swimming however you must have a current Working With Children’s Check on file at the office and can only attend after having this confirmed with the classroom teacher.

What you can do to help during swimming week

Repack bags, every night so nothing is forgotten- great practise for the students
Label everything ( - they all look the same.)
Plastic bags are your friend to stop wet school bags
Lots of snacks, lots of drinks and lots of patience - this is very tiring work.
Practise buttons, getting dressed and putting things away. This is a great skill also
Swimming googles can make or break a swimming lesson. Please pack them every day, if they are needed.
If it is precious, loved or new, don't bring it.
Check times of lessons before ordering lunch orders

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