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From Akina Sakurai
I’d like to say thank you to Mr McClare, Hiromi sensei, White sensei, my host families and everyone.
I’ve spent 6 months here.
I feel so lucky that I had a wonderful time.
My host family were always kind and helped me.Some other families invited me to fun events.So I had a lot of valuable experiences.
In school,many students greeted me in Japanese and sometimes played with me in recess or lunchtime.I did not just help Japanese class,but also some teachers let me watch their sessions.
I had such a great time that I couldn’t write everything.
I’m going to Finland for next 3 months and I will return to work in April.
I would like to show my students the many attractions of Australia.
Thank you for everything. I love Kalinda.I hope to see you again !
Akina Sakurai
Japanese Assistant 2019
SPORTS NEWSDESK
The Bennett Shield
The Bennett Shield competition, was named in honour of Bryan Bennett who has been a long-time champion for, and of, the house structures at Kalinda Primary School.
Throughout Term 3 and 4, the Grade 5/6 students participated in The Bennett Shield competition every Friday. Students competed in gender specific house groups, against the other house groups, in a number of different sports. Points were rewarded each round, house teams received 4 points for a match won, 2 points for a drawn match and 0 points for a match lost.
It is my great pleasure to announce that the winning House for 2019 is MELBA! Well done to the boys and girls of Melba house and well done to all Grade 5/6 students for showing excellent sportsmanship throughout the competition
Grade 5/6 T20 Cricket Blast Schools Cup
On Friday the 6th of December a selected group of Grade 5/6 students represented Kalinda Primary School at The T20 Cricket Blast Schools Cup Competition.
On the day each team played four cricket matches against other schools in the Maroondah/Manningham Division. All teams played really well, with a number of the Kalinda teams finishing first in their pool. Congratulations to all students involved.
School Sport Victoria Sporting Achievement Medal
The intent of the School Sport Victoria Sporting Achievement Medal is to reward a Grade 6 student from Kalinda Primary School whose skills, knowledge, values and behaviours have led them to achieve sporting excellence.
I am pleased to announce the winner of the School Sport Victoria Sporting Achievement Award for 2019 is... Harry S.
Harry is a versatile athlete. This year he competed in the following sporting events;
- School Sport Victoria District Cross Country and Athletics Championships
- Interschool Sport Cricket and AFL Football
- Senior Hoop Time Competition
- T20 Cricket District and Regional Gala Day
- School Sport Victoria Under 12s Victorian Cricket Team
Harry performed very well at all of these sporting events throughout the year, consistently applying great effort and demonstrating great skill.
Harry is also recognised for his passion and love of sport, cricket in particular. Throughout the year he was always willing to lend a hand to support and encourage others. He continually gave up his lunchtimes to assist with Grade 3/4 and Grade 5/6 cricket tryouts and training sessions. He also actively helped others during Physical Education sessions, continually providing them with support and encouragement.
Harry you are very deserving of this award. We wish you all the best with your sporting endeavours moving forward. Congratulations Harry!
Jessica Swingler
Physical Education Teacher