From the Office
Including actions for parents in Compass -
Please contact 9876 3289 if you have any questions.
Our Gardens
We are so fortunate to have such beautiful native surrounds and gardens for all to enjoy here at Kalinda Primary School. Throughout the seasons, we see an abundance of change and growth, with our new plants flourishing and our beautiful trees providing shade for all to enjoy.
On 11 acres of picturesque land, we have views beyond the gum trees to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Our central Japanese garden provides a peaceful setting, and the Stephanie Alexander garden is thriving.
Payment plans and different payment options
Do you ever find that Compass doesn’t cater for the payment option that would suit your family? If this is the case, please contact us and let us know via a confidential email to kalinda.ps@education.vic.gov.au.
There are lots of different payment options available, but Compass limits us to offering one option to all families. If paying for an event over several weeks, or in smaller payments, suits your circumstances better, we are happy to make this available to you.
For further information please feel free to contact the office on 9876 3289, or by email to kalinda.ps@education.vic.gov.au asking to speak to Jen or Melissa in Finance. All finance and administration matters are strictly confidential, and we are happy to help in any way we can.
Scholarship details
Scholarships support students and families to assist with the cost of education and engagement in further study at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
Scholarships are available for students:
- studying in Victoria and who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia
- enrolled in Years 4-11
- enrolled in Year 12 who plan on undertaking tertiary studies.
Scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate:
- excellent academic achievement
- Participation in school and local community activities
- financial need as determined by the parent or carer receiving a Centrelink income support payment, or the student themselves receiving the Youth Allowance.
For more information including how to apply please go to this link: https://www.vic.gov.au/student-scholarships
Authority for another person to pick up your child
Occasionally families will have the need for someone else to pick up their child. For the safety of your child, please complete the attached letter, and contact the office so we can let staff be aware. The form used is a template from the Department of Education, and will remain in the school archives.
Primary School children are unable to leave the grounds, before 3.30 pm by themselves.
What is due this week- for Parents to action
This is a list for parents, to show what needs to be actioned in Compass.
Please contact the office if you need assistance.
Parents to action -
Grade 5/6 Camp - permission and payment due 15/03
Grade 5/6 Healthy Living incursion - permission and payment due 26/04
Grade 1 Excursion to Mont De Lacey due 17/04
Grade 2 Excursion to Mont De Lacey due 17/04