Student Achievements

The children of Kalinda have many wonderful talents, achievements and hobbies. If your child has recently celebrated an achievement of some sort we would love to hear about it! Maybe they have broken a record at Little Athletics, earned a new belt in Karate, been selected for a choir or dance group, or been awarded a special badge in Cubs, Scouts or Guides. Whatever the accomplishment, please send details (and photos if possible) to hopkins.lauren.d@edumail.vic.gov.au or chat to Lauren Hopkins (Assistant Principal) because we would really like to share their achievements here!

This week we have news about Taylah, Chloe and Natasha and their amazing achievements. Well done girls we are very proud of you!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champs!

Submitted by Nathan D

Taylah (34S) and Chloe (12B) have had recent success at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) – a form of Martial Arts.

A few weeks ago they both received their 2nd stripes in their white belts at Immersion MMA in Ringwood (first picture with their coaches), for continuous hard work, commitment and improvement over the past 6 months training.

Taylah followed this up competing in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu National Championship on 11th August at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, for her division she finished 3rd and won the bronze medal! Pictures attached of her matches, podium receiving her bronze medal and one with her coach Nikki (world champion brown belt).

Gymnastics success for Natasha

Natasha in 3/4S has been doing Gymnastics since she was 3. Currently she’s in the WAG (Women’s Artistic Gymnastics) program at BTYC. This month, she was involved in 4 inter-club competitions, where she and her team came in 2nd place overall for 2 of them. She has been selected for Regionals and if their team does well, they will compete in the Victorian Championships in November. The 4 events in WAG are Beam, Floor, Bars and Vault. Natasha’s favourite is Bars.