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2022 Dates
SEPTEMBER
Wed 14th -16th - Grade 3 Camp, Wombat Corner
Fri 16th - End of term, 2.30pm dismissal
Term 4
OCTOBER
Mon 3rd - Term 4 starts, sunhats compulsory in the yard
Thu 6th - Division athletics (qualified students)
Mon 10th - Student Free Day
- Parent teacher interviews begin
Tues 11th - Gr 2 & 3 Performing Arts Concert 2:00-3:00pm
Wed 12th - Gr 4-6 Performing Arts Concert 1:00-3:00pm
Thurs 13th - Foundation & Gr 1 Performing Arts Concert 2:00-3:00pm
Thu 20th - Region athletics (qualified students)
Fri 21st - Foundation 2023 transition #1
Mon 24th - Junior Athletics day (Foundation - Grade 2)
NOVEMBER
Tues 1st - Melbourne Cup Day Holiday
Fri 4th - Foundation 2023 Transition #2
Wed 9th-11th - Grade 5 and 6 Camp, Creswick
Fri 11th - Remembrance Day
Fri 18th - Foundation 2023 Transition #3
Sun 27th - Working Bee 10am
DECEMBER
Tue 7th - 2023 Foundation transition #4
Thu 8th - Kalinda Carols Night
Fri 9th - Student Free Day
Tues 13th - Year 7 Transition Day (Government schools)
(date was previously incorrectly listed as 7th Dec. We apologise for the error)
Thu 15th - Grade 6 Graduation
Tue 20th - End of year, 1.30pm dismissal
2023 Photo day is Tuesday 21st March 2023
Working Bee dates for 2022
Our next working bee will be on Saturday 10th September
Kalinda relies on Working Bees to help maintain the extensive grounds that we are very fortunate to have. To make it fair, we ask that families attend at least one working bee a year. Working Bees are a great opportunity to contribute to your children's school if you cannot assist in any other way, and also a good opportunity to meet other parents at the post-Working Bee BBQ.
We have scheduled 5 Working Bees throughout the year, with a mixture of Saturdays and Sundays to be flexible.
Families who come along will need to attend a small OHS induction before starting.
The working bee starts at 10.00 am and runs for approximately 2 hours. Students are most welcome to attend.
Please contact Ted via the office if you have any other enquiry.
Click on this link below to enter your details including dates available, numbers attending for catering, and contact numbers.
Did someone say Camp?
School camp experiences are a wonderful opportunity for students to build independence and push their boundaries in a new and exciting environment. However, some students can be anxious about going to camp.
Help give students a sense of purpose by talking about why they are going on camp and the skills they will gain. Spend time discussing camp with students to help reduce worries before the big day. Begin by asking how they are feeling. Nervous? Excited? Do they have concerns over particular activities? This gives you an opening to discuss any misconceptions.
To engage students and alleviate anxiety:
- Show your child the camp beforehand by visiting the website and viewing the images and activities.
- Discuss the camp schedule in a positive manner, and what to expect day-to-day. This builds a sense of excitement as students begin to discuss the activities they will participate in.
- When information from school, comes home, discuss this with your child.
- Go through the packing list and answer any questions. Make sure you pack items as a team, they need to know where their items are, and they need to be able to repack.
- Practice independence in self-care such as hair brushing, showering, and changing clothes.
Foundation 2023 Transition times
Do you know, or have a child who will be starting in Foundation for 2023? Has your green enrolment form been handed to the office? Don't forget Birth and Immunisation certificates!
We can't wait to meet you all!
Friday 21st October 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Friday 4th November 9:30am - 10:30 am
Friday 18th November 10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday 6th December 10:30 am - 12:00pm
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