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2023 Dates

Term 3 - We are nearly there

 
Tuesday 12 SeptemberLast day for Canteen orders for Term 3
Friday 15th September

Footy Maths Day 

End of Term 3, 2.30 pm dismissal

  

Term 4 - SUN SMART TERM - hats compulsory

Monday 2nd OctoberStart of Term 4
Friday 6th OctoberDivision Athletics

Tuesday 17th October

 

Until 27th October

Grade 2 Day Camp Experience at Log Cabin Ranch

Smile Squad returns for annual check-ups and fluoride treatments for students.

Wednesday 18th OctoberOban Road Kindergarten children visit
Friday 20th October 

Regional Athletics (for qualified students)

2024 Foundation Transition Session 1

Tuesday 24th OctoberFoundation Excursion 
Friday 27th OctoberGrades 5 & 6 T20 Blast Cricket
Friday 3rd November2024 Foundation Transition Session 2
Tuesday 7th NovemberMelbourne Cup Day Public Holiday (no school)
Friday 17th November2024 Foundation Transition Session 3
Sunday 26th November Kalinda Working Bee 10 - 12
Monday 27th - Wed 29th NovemberGrades 5 & 6 City Camp
Tuesday 5th December2024 Foundation & 2024 Yr 7 Government High School Transition Day
Wednesday 6th DecemberChristmas Carols Night at Kalinda
Friday 8th DecemberStudent-free day
Thursday 14th December2023 Grade 6 Graduation
Wednesday 20th DecemberLast day of school, at 1.30 p.m. dismissal

 

2024 Term Dates and other Important dates

Tuesday 30th January 2024 - Student-free day for all students at Kalinda 

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 - G 4Phillip Island Camp

Monday 29th-Wednesday 31st July 2024 - Grade 3 Camp, Wombat Corner Emerald

State School 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.