PE news 

Grade 3/4 Hoop Time 

Future Stars – Girls Regional Finals

A huge well done to our Grade 3/4 Future Stars Girls Hoop Time team, who recently received a wildcard entry into the Regional Hoop Time Finals!

The girls had a fantastic run at the initial Hoop Time competition, narrowly missing out on progressing to the next round after a heartbreaking one-point loss in the Grand Final.

However, their efforts certainly hadn't gone unnoticed, and the team was thrilled to receive a wildcard invitation to compete in the next round – an opportunity they had well and truly earned!

At the Regional Finals, the girls rose to the challenge, playing exceptionally well and winning three games in a row to secure their place in the Final. They fought hard right until the final whistle, narrowly missing out on the win.

What an incredible effort! The girls should be extremely proud of themselves, not only for their results but also for their determination, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition. A big thank you to all the parents and families who supported the team along the way, particularly with transport, scoring and coaching. Your time and support are greatly appreciated and help make these opportunities possible for our students.

Well done, girls! We are so proud of you!

Grade 5/6 Cricket Gala Day

Last Friday, the 30th October, selected Grade 5/6 students represented Kalinda at the Division Cricket Gala Day.

There was fantastic interest in this event, which was wonderful to see! While we would have loved to take everyone who participated in the trials, a selection process was necessary; we entered six teams – three girls' teams and three open teams.

All six teams performed exceptionally well throughout the day. One of the biggest highlights was seeing the development of students' cricket skills, their growing understanding of the game and, most importantly, the way they worked together, supported one another and demonstrated great teamwork.

We had two Kalinda Open teams competing in the All Stars competition. Both teams performed brilliantly, finishing first in their respective pools and securing a place in the Grand Final – where they faced off against each other! It was a fantastic achievement and made for an exciting all-Kalinda final.

A huge congratulations to Kalinda Open Team 1, who were crowned the overall winners of the competition! An outstanding achievement and thoroughly deserved, with the team showcasing an impressive level of skill, teamwork and game knowledge throughout the day.

A special thank you to Steve Toohey from Warranwood Cricket Club for his assistance with the trials and training. Your support and expertise are greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank Mark and Dale for giving up their time to coach the Kalinda teams on the day.

Well done to all our cricketers! We are incredibly proud of the way you represented Kalinda.

Eastern Metropolitan Regional & State Athletics

Congratulations to Kai M, Brock H and Ryder D, who recently competed at the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Athletics Championships!

All three Kalinda athletes performed exceptionally well:

• Kai finished 5th in the 12/13 Years Boys Discus.
• Brock finished 6th in the 12/13 Years Boys Long Jump.
• Ryder finished 2nd in the 11-year-old Boys Hurdles.

Outstanding results from all three athletes! We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the way they represented Kalinda.

A special mention goes to Ryder, who finished 2nd in the hurdles and qualified for the State Championships!

Held just last Thursday, the State Championships brought even more excitement, with Ryder going one step further and claiming 1st place! He didn't just win – he absolutely smashed it! The footage of his race is incredible to watch, and we couldn't be prouder of this outstanding achievement.

A huge congratulations to Ryder on an amazing result and to all our Kalinda athletes for their fantastic efforts!

Carli Lange and Jess Oakley 

Physical Education