PE news 

House Athletics Carnival

The House Athletics Carnival at Kalinda Primary took place on Tuesday 12th August at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track. It was a fantastic day filled with energy and excitement as students from all year levels competed enthusiastically in a wide range of athletic events.

The program included sprints over 100m and 200m, the challenging 800m run, hurdles, shot put, long jump and high jump, showcasing a diverse set of skills and talents.

Throughout the day, students showed remarkable effort and were often seen helping and supporting each other to cross the finish line in races. They cheered loudly for one another, offering plenty of encouragement and support. Teachers and parents alike praised the effort and enthusiasm of all participants. A huge congratulations to all the students who placed in their events and received ribbons during our presentation.

Well done also to those who have been selected to represent Kalinda as part of the District team - we wish you all the very best with your preparations for the next level of competiton. 

A special shout-out to the students who broke school records! Since 2015, we’ve been keeping track of students’ athletic achievements, and this year we celebrate Ryder D, Brock H and Pia V, who have each set a new Kalinda record - an outstanding achievement!

Congratulations as well to Melba House, who were the overall winners on the day. Here are the final house results:

1st – Melba: 1200 points

2nd – McCubbin & Chisholm (tie): 1120 points

3rd – Parkes: 1030 points

The results were incredibly close - well done to all houses for a fantastic day of competition.

Grade 5/6 Hoop Time Competition

On Monday 25th August, selected Grade 5/6 students represented the school at the HoopTime Basketball Competition, held at Mullum Mullum Stadium. It was a full day of exciting games, skilful play and outstanding sportsmanship from all our teams.

Right from the first game, it was evident that our teams were prepared and eager to compete. With great defence, clever passing, and some truly impressive shooting, every student gave their absolute best on the court. Both coaches and parents were amazed not just by the skill on display, but also by the supportive, positive attitudes and encourage mentour students showed to one another throughout the day.

We are thrilled to announce that the All Star Boys (Team 1) and our Future Stars Girls(Team 1) have both progressed through to the Regional Finals! A big congratulations to each player - what an outstanding achievement!

A huge thank-you goes out to our amazing parent coaches, who volunteered their time and energy to guide and support our teams on the day. These events are only possible with your support, time and effort, and we are very grateful for that.

Bianca Davies and Jess Oakley 

Physical Education