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Principal's report Acknowledgement of Country, Initiative - being problem solvers, Bogan Bingo - Thank you, School Reports - Learning Behaviours, Student Free Days in second semester, End of Term

Assistant Principal's report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal's report Market Day!, Understanding your child's progress with the Compass Continuum - reposted for your information

Save the date 2025, 2026 Foundation Transition Dates, Future dates, 2026 future dates for Kalinda families, Special Days in June and July for all families, June, July

School Counsellor

Support for parents and families Banner Photo

Support for parents and families Parenting and Family supports

First Aid Slapped cheek (fifth disease), Signs and symptoms, When to see a doctor, Key points to remember, For more information

Moe's page- Japanese Intern

Student News Foundation , We went to the farm!, Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6

Production 2025Clothing and costumes Banner Photo

Production 2025Clothing and costumes FAQ, Costume news, Costumes and chairs and bears oh my!, Foundation students, Grade 34 B

PE news Winter Gala Day - Grades 5 & 6 Day 2

From the Office ICAS 2025, LOST PROPERTY, lost jumpers, lost drinkbottles, balls and lost marbles, Working with children's checks is now going cardless., 30-day free travel passes for students, Spartan Uniform, Do you need an interpreter?, School Student Broadband Initiative, Details to save in your phone, Payment plans and different payment options, Scholarship details, Authority for another person to pick up your child

Pupil of the week

Secondary School Information Banner Photo

Secondary School Information Grade 6 2025 - Year 7 2026 Transition Days, Steps to enrol your child in secondary school, Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school, Moving from a non-government primary school or home schooling to a government secondary school

TeamKids Winter Holiday Program

Canteen Last day of Term 2, Can you help?, QKR

Library News Kalinda Library Term 2 news, Series: , Classics:

Kalinda Parents and Friends

Student Achievements Kalinda Kids shine!

Handy Links Some handy quick links:, Instructions for accessing student sites:

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Moe's page- Japanese Intern

MOE’S REPORT 24/06/2025

MOE’S REPORT 24/06/2025

Since June 15th, I have been staying with my second

host family, the Kellys. They welcomed me so warmly

and I’m having a great time. Thank you so much.

We have already made plans to make Japanese food

together, and I’m looking forward to it.

My host mother, Cole, told me about a fun TV show. It’s Lego

Masters. Have you seen it? I really enjoy watching the LEGO builders make cool things with their creative ideas. One of my favourite builds is “Carrot Man vs Evil Bunny” because the underground scenes have a lot of small details.

Season 7 is almost over. I can’t wait to see the final!

Fun times with Amelia

Amelia taught me how to make bracelets. She was a great sensei! Rubber band bracelets are easy to make and very cute, so I think Japanese kids would love them.

Also, we formed a little band (Amelia plays the drums and I play the ukulele) and played drawing on the back. Neither of us was perfect, but that didn’t matter. We had a lot of fun!

Host Grandma’s Birthday Party

I had the chance to attend my host grandma’s birthday dinner and meet Cole’s big family. Everyone shared a special memory with her —some were sweet, others were funny. It was easy to see how close the family is. Then we sang the birthday song. I learned that in Australia, they say “Hoo-ray!” at the end. That word made it even more fun! We also enjoyed homemade lemon cake. I’m grateful for such a special

experience.

Jigsaw Puzzle

We have been into a 1000-piece puzzle. The photo on the right shows our progress after 4 days. The parts we hadn’t done yet were the rocks and trees. The brown rocks were the hardest part, but we managed to complete them by carefully looking at tiny differences. Well done, us! Since yesterday, we have started a new tricky puzzle which has some completely white pieces. Once we start, we can’t stop!