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1 Newsletter No. 1 Term 1 Week 2 Thursday 9 th February 2012 Kalinda Primary School’s Vision Statement A learning community with shared values, fostering a life-long love of learning through meaningful experiences, to embrace a constantly changing society. From the Principal…….. WELCOME BACK EVERYONE I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holidays. I know the children are very excited to come back to school and renew friendships and begin new work. The new Prep children have settled in immediately and already it seems as though they have been here for quite some time, not just one week. We also have ten new children join us in other levels of the school and we welcome these families to our Kalinda community. At the beginning of the year there is a lot of information to distribute to parents, so I do ask you to read the newsletters carefully. You will find information from myself and Richard Lambert, OSH Club, Parents & Friends, Fundraising and, of course, our teachers. It is important that you know what is going on in the school so that your child does not feel left out. Please check bags for any separate notices. SEVERE NUT ALLERGIES We have in our school some children who have a SEVERE allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis shock) to nuts and nut products. This is an extremely serious condition and we must treat it with great care and concern. We also are aware that there are other children in the school who at the moment have milder reactions to nuts and nut products. All children at Kalinda must be safe at school and it is the responsibility of the school and its community to make sure that happens. Even though these children may not be in your child’s grade it is still possible for playground equipment, to be contaminated by residue on fingers, etc. For the safety of these children I ask all parents in the school not to send food with your child to school that contains nuts or nut products. We do realise that labels on processed products can be very difficult to read and interpret, but we do ask you to be cautious in food preparation as this condition is very serious if children come into contact with nuts in any way. I also ask you to convey this message to other members of your family who may be making lunches and snacks for your children. Our school canteen will also not be selling food that contains nuts or nut products. I thank you for your cooperation in this matter. SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS In next week’s newsletter there will be a call for nominations for parent members of School Council. The nomination forms will be available from the office from next Thursday. Nominations close at 4pm on Thursday 23 rd February 2012. They are either self-nomination or nomination by a community member. There are four positions available for parent members of the school community.

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Newsletter No. 1 Term 1 – Week 2 Thursday 9th

February 2012

Kalinda Primary School’s Vision Statement A learning community with shared values, fostering a life-long love

of learning through meaningful experiences, to embrace a constantly changing society.

From the Principal……..

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holidays. I know the children are very excited to come back to school and renew friendships and begin new work. The new Prep children have settled in immediately and already it seems as though they have been here for quite some time, not just one week. We also have ten new children join us in other levels of the school and we welcome these families to our Kalinda community. At the beginning of the year there is a lot of information to distribute to parents, so I do ask you to read the newsletters carefully. You will find information from myself and Richard Lambert, OSH Club, Parents & Friends, Fundraising and, of course, our teachers. It is important that you know what is going on in the school so that your child does not feel left out. Please check bags for any separate notices.

SEVERE NUT ALLERGIES We have in our school some children who have a SEVERE allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis shock) to nuts and nut products. This is an extremely serious condition and we must treat it with great care and concern. We also are aware that there are other children in the school who at the moment have milder reactions to nuts and nut products. All children at Kalinda must be safe at school and it is the responsibility of the school and its community to make sure that happens. Even though these children may not be in your child’s grade it is still possible for playground equipment, to be contaminated by residue on fingers, etc.

For the safety of these children I ask all parents in the

school not to send food with your child to school that

contains nuts or nut products. We do realise that labels on processed products can be very difficult to read and interpret, but we do ask you to be cautious in food preparation as this condition is very serious if children come into contact with nuts in any way. I also ask you to convey this message to other members of your family who may be making lunches and snacks for your children.

Our school canteen will also not be selling food that contains nuts or nut products. I thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS In next week’s newsletter there will be a call for nominations for parent members of School Council. The nomination forms will be available from the office from next Thursday. Nominations close at 4pm on Thursday 23

rd February 2012. They are either self-nomination or nomination by a

community member. There are four positions available for parent members of the school community.

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These positions become vacant every two years, for example, there are four positions available, each of which is a two year term. The four-yearly elected people will join on council four parent members who were elected last year for two years, so there are always eight parent members on School Council. School Council also has two positions for community members, which need not necessarily be parents at the school. These positions are filled with members elected by School Council. There are five DEECD employee positions on School Council, which includes the school Principal.

STAFF CAR PARK The car park is for Staff ONLY. The car park is a place for staff to park, not parents. This has to be the case because we cannot accommodate all parents in the car park, even if it is raining. We have had some instances of parents racing into the car park, ignoring the fact that there may be parents with toddlers walking through the car park. This is a dangerous practice and threatens the safety of our children and families. Please communicate this message to all your family members who may be coming up to the school to collect children. The only exceptions to this ruling is people who have contacted the office and explained that they have a disability or picking up sick children. Those who have a heavy delivery for the school are also allowed in the car park. In these instances a permit will be issued to place on the dashboard of the vehicles.

It has been reported that some parents are crossing Kalinda Road with their children away from the School Crossing. Please, for the safety of you and your children at drop off and pick up times, use the School Crossing to avoid any unwanted incidents. Below are the recommended guidelines from Maroondah Council.

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NEW STAFF A very big welcome to our new staff members. Mrs Catherine Oldfield is teaching in Level 1. Mr Kyle Barnden has joined our Level 3 team. Mr Russell Monaghan is teaching in Level 4 and Sarah Butler is our new Music teacher and she is based in the Stadium Music Room. Mrs Adele Woolard is our Integration and Support Coordinator and is working here on a Monday and Tuesday. Those who have been at Kalinda for some time will notice that many teachers have changed Levels which brings a whole new range of experience and skills into different areas of the school.

KALINDA STAFF LIST 2012

Principal Mrs Gail Pollard

Assistant Principal Mr Richard Lambert

Level 1

P/L Mrs Jan Lawson Team Leader

P/O Miss Catherine Oldfield

P/R Mrs Jo Ross

P/T Mrs Dani Thomas

Level 2

1/2E Mrs Anita Elliott Team Leader

1/2C Mrs Lyse Carlson

1/2D Mrs Denise Sandow

1/2M Mrs Jill McInnes

1/2S Ms Fiona Salmon

1/2T Mr Paul Todd

Level 3

3/4J Mrs Karen Johns Team Leader

3/4B Mr Kyle Barnden

3/4D Mrs Michelle Davies

3/4P Mrs Conny Plant

3/4R Mrs Helen Renehan

Level 4

5/6O Miss Michelle Ogilvie Team Leader

5/6A Mr Matt Anthony

5/6B Mr Ray Brookman

5/6M Mr Stuart McLean

5/6R Mr Russell Monaghan

Specialists

Performing Arts Mrs Sarah Butler

Visual Arts Mrs Libby Shaw

L.O.T.E. Ms Hiromi Hagihara

Environmental Education Mrs Deb French

Physical Education Mr Steve Harvey

Library Technician Mrs Annie Koopmans

Integration & Support Coord. Mrs Adele Woolard

Office Staff Mrs Leanne Theisinger Business Manager

Mrs Gill Knowles Admin. Assistant

Mrs Linda Westgarth Office Assistant

Mrs Annie Koopmans Admin/First Aid

Mr John Knothe Financial Consultant

Integration Aides Mrs Michelle O’Connell

Mrs Sandra Blackwell

Mrs Cheryl Henry-Wild

Mrs Hilary Penglase

Ms Karen Klewer

Mrs Sara Bennett

OSH Club Ms Julie Bailey Co-ordinator

Canteen Mrs Kelly Woodman Canteen Manager

Maintenance Mr Paul MacDonald Maintenance Officer

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QUALITY BEGINNING Over these two weeks we are running a Quality Beginning Program in every grade of the school. During this time the children get to know each other really well, realising that we are all individuals and need to be respected for our unique talents and skills. We are reviewing the school Values and what those values mean for the behaviour we display at school. This program establishes a firm base of community values throughout the school. We are all members of the Kalinda community; children, staff and parents and as such have a right to be cared for and be safe, but also have responsibilities for the care, safety and wellbeing of others and the environment. Tomorrow, weather permitting, we are having our Quality Games and next Friday we will be having a whole school celebration where we continually reinforce our values. This will be a fun and happy time for your children and please discuss values and what they mean for them and how it relates to your families at home. At 2.45pm tomorrow (Friday) we will be having an assembly for the children as a celebration of the Quality Beginning work they have been doing. Each Level will read out one of their Mission Statements so that the children can see that we have common goals across the school and that we are all working together in the same way. Then there will be a whole school Hokey-Pokey where any parents around the school at the time are very welcome to join in. Children will then return to their classrooms and be dismissed from their classrooms. As usual the year has started very well indeed with lots of exciting learning opportunities planned for your children. I encourage you to participate in school activities and make the most of your children’s primary school years. GAIL POLLARD PRINCIPAL

FAREWELL FROM NOZOMI I have been teaching Japanese at Kalinda since last October. It has been a wonderful time for me because I could meet everyone and introduce you to Japanese culture. In addition, when I helped Hiromi’s Japanese classes, there were lots of interesting lessons. The best of all was when you saw me, everyone smiled and said to me “Konnichiwa” and “Sayonara”. I was so impressed and will never forget it. I think that I not only learned English but I also learned many other things. I would like to incorporate this experience into my teaching career and will tell all my students about Kalinda. I hope you all enjoy learning more Japanese and do cultural exchanges between Australia and Japan. NOZOMI TODOROKI

Term 1 is a Sunsmart Term

Have you got your hat? All students must be wearing a hat when outdoors before and after school, at recess, lunchtimes and during sports classes. If they are not wearing a school-approved Sunsmart hat students will not be able to participate in outdoor activities and will be asked to sit in the shade under a designated area.

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DIARY DATES 2012

February

15th - Canteen Open for Lunch Orders

20th - Parents & Friends Mtg. – 9.30am

22-24 - Level 4 Camp – Queenscliff 28

th - School Council Mtg – 7.30pm

March

4

th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon

12th - Labour Day Holiday

19th - P&F Mtg – 9.30am Stadium

20th - School Photo Day

24th - Working Bee – 10am – 12noon

April

23

rd - P&F Mtg – 9.30am Stadium

Forward Dates

School Concert – 27

th & 28

th August

Level 3 Camp to Phillip Island – 5th

– 7th

September Kalinda Fete – Sunday, 28

th October

TERM DATES 2012

Term 1 – 1

st February – 30

th March

(Easter –Friday 6th

April – Monday 9th

April) Term 2 – 16

th April – 29

th June

Term 3 – 16th

July – 21st September

Term 4 – 8th October – 21

st December

CANTEEN ROSTER – 15

th – 17

th Feb. 2012

15

th Feb. - Louise H. & Lili X.

16th Feb. - Rachael R. & Andre T.

17th Feb. - Lori L. & Janelle T.

PARENTS & FRIENDS GENERAL MEETINGS FOR 2012

20th February 18

th June 15

th October

19th March 23

rd July 19

th November

23rd

April 20th August 3

rd December (AGM)

21st May 17

th September

All meetings will be held in the Stadium Foyer this year.

WORKING BEE DATES FOR 2012 10am – 12 noon

Sunday 4

th March Saturday 16

th June Saturday 8

th September

Saturday 24th March Sunday 22

nd July Sunday 14

th October

Sunday 20th May Sunday 12

th August Saturday 10

th November

All working bees will be followed by a BBQ and a nice cool drink. All families welcome. Please keep a look out for the separate booking form being sent home shortly from the Facilities Committee.

Forms sent home to Families – 2nd – 9th February 2012 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Me Bags Level 3 ASAP

Welcome Back Level 2 N/A

Queenscliff Camp Medical Forms & Packing Sheet Level 4 17/02/12

Book School Online Interviews Eldest ASAP

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK

P/L Emma Mc. - For being such a helpful, happy class member. Ben H. - For making lots of new friends so quickly. P/O Joshua S. - For a terrific start to his new school! Reva J. - For being such a fantastic little helper! P/R Benjamin W. - For settling well into Prep R. Well done! Jade G. - For being a helpful member of Prep R. Well done! P/T Noah P. - For settling in to school so beautifully. You’re a star! Scarlette W-K. - For being such a helpful class member! 12C Sam F. - For being an excellent role model of our Class Charter. What a Super-Star! Lucy W. - For working so hard all week to meet the challenge during all tasks! Nate T. - For your wonderful rainbow of Kalinda Values. Great work, Nate. Emily T. - For always doing 5-Star quality work. Just fabulous, Emily! 12D Will V. - For settling into school life at Kalinda beautifully. A big welcome to you Will. Davin A. - For the caring way he looks after all of his friends in 1/2D. 12M Gideon P. - For doing very good work in his Writer’s Time Book – excellent sentences. Harrson P. - For his wonderful positive start to the year and his writing of sentences is outstanding. 12S Josh G. - For a fantastic start to the year with his effort, work and enthusiasm. Riley C. - For a terrific start in his new grade and school. You are helpful, friendly and enthusiastic about learning. Nyah K. - For her wonderful presentation of her “Me Bag” and bringing so many exciting things to share. 34B Koby C. - For always showing Respect by listening to others in class. Wonderful start. 34P Cameron F. - For confidently settling into school life at Kalinda and sharing his “Me Bag” items in a knowledgeable manner. Daniel O. - For happily settling into school life at Kalinda and demonstrating terrific cooperation skills. 34R Bailey W-K. - For showing the Values initiative and caring.

“Kalinda Kafé”

Open Every Monday of Term1

In the Stadium foyer straight after assembly.

Getting the Kalinda community together in a relaxed environment to chat and catch up with other parents over a cuppa and yummy treat.

Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers all very welcome!!

Toys, books and colouring available. Please note, all children must remain within the foyer area.

Gold coin donation will apply to cover costs only!

Hope we will see you there… The Kalinda Community Group

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS The Level 4 Queenscliff Camp is coming up very soon – 22

nd – 24

th February. Full payment is required by this

Friday, 10th February. Medical forms were sent home last Friday. If you have not already returned these

forms, please complete and return tomorrow. HELPERS NEEDED We are in need of more helpers to change our sign at the front of the school. New messages are put up regularly each Monday and Thursday so we need to spread the load as much as we can. If you are able to help out please register your name with us at the Office or phone 9876 3289 and speak to Gill or Annie. You will then be placed on a roster. UNIFORM SHOP In 2012, the Uniform Shop will be open on Mondays at 3pm – 3-45pm. If you cannot make it in during these hours, Order forms are available from the office or on the Kalinda website. http://www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/image/ajf3/Uniform_Shop_Order_Form.pdf I would like to take this opportunity to thank Carol Thomson for all her hard work over the last 5 years. Her help over this time has been invaluable. This year we have two people coming on board to help with all the sales, orders and various other jobs. Many thanks to Shannon Leitch and Jo Howard for putting their hands up for this task. Remember, if you have any questions you can pop in and see us on Monday afternoons, or you can call me on 0400 654 655. ANN DUGDALE OPENING ACCOUNTS FOR STUDENT BANKING – GREAT NEWS! Student Banking accounts can now be opened at any Commonwealth Bank. You no longer need to complete application forms and return them to school. Just go into any branch and ask to open a Youth Saver account for school banking. Take in identification for you and your child (such as driver’s license and birth certificate) and you will receive your Dollarmite wallet on the spot – it is that easy! If you are a Commonwealth Bank customer with Netbank you have the option to open the account online as well! From January 2012 when children make their first deposit they will get their first token and our school will also receive $5 commission. Thank you for supporting our school and teaching your child good savings skills. CASSANDRA & KAREN STUDENT BANKING COORDINATORS

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6 – 10 February 2012 WEEK2 – TERM 1

Welcome and a Happy New Year to you all A big welcome to all the new families and prep children to OSHClub.

This week we have been looking at Dragons in Before School and After School. We have made Dragon Puppets, cooked Dragon Tails, and looked at Famous Dragon Names.

Tuesday 14 February – all parents are invited to a Hearty Breakfast with the children.

Week 3

Mon 13

Make Cards

Heart of Bread

Heads Down Thumbs Down

Check out your Heart Beat, find your pulse.

Tue 14

Make a Valentine Cookies

*Hearty Breakfast* Parents Invite *to breakfast

7.15 to 8.15

Heart Bunting

Racing Hearts

(count pulse before run 100m test afterwards)

Relays

Wed 15

Heart Felt Note Books

Heart Mobile

Basketball practise

Stuck in the Mud

Thu 16

Make Heart Shape Hamma Bead Key rings

Woven Hearts

Hop Scotch

Leap Frog

Fri 17

Make Chalk

Heart Shaped Sun Catchers

Skipping

4 Square

ALL CHANGE IN 2012 – TERM 1 New and familiar staff, slight changes to our routines, and lots of fun activities

planned for the term. All children need to be enrolled on-line to attend the Before and After School Program.

www.oshclub.com.au If you are having any difficulties, we can help.

Do talk to us at the Program or call Head Office

Enrolment and Cancellation: It doesn’t cost anything to enrol your child at OSHClub. For

permanent or casual places go to www.oshclub.com.au > New Enrolment. Once enrolled make your

permanent or casual booking for each child - REMEMBER TO SAVE. A minimum of 24 hours notice

on-line, a $2.00 fee charged if not booked online. If less than 24 hours notice please call Kalinda

OSHClub on 0439 992 434 as well, or speak to an OSHClub member of staff.

All cancellations must be made online. You must give 24 hours notice to be exempt from any

fees. Less than 24 hours notice, call the Kalinda OSHClub on 0439 992 434.

All Enquiries for your Statement/Account Queries - Contact Maria at OSHClub Head Office on (03) 8564 9002

Staff at Kalinda - Julie Bailey and Mary Mutch

Co-ordinators: Jade Robinson, Claire Liston, Janine Shepherd and Karen Klewer.

www.oshclub.com.au Tel: 0439 992 434

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK!

We gave this lamb recipe a trial on Christmas Eve when having visitors over. So easy and rather tasty, good with roast vegetables and a tomato and basil salad.

Serves 10 people…….

Preparation & Cooking time: 40 minutes (+ refrigeration & standing)

Butterflied Lamb with fresh mint sauce

What you need: ½ cup honey

1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 2kg butterflied lamb ¼ cup loosely packed fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

MINT SAUCE: ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar ½ cup water 1½ cups cider vinegar ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint

MINT SAUCE: Stir the water and sugar in small saucepan over heat, without boiling, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, without stirring for about 5 minutes or until the syrup thickens slightly. Combine the syrup, vinegar and mint in a small bowl. Combine a quarter of the mint sauce, honey and mustard in a large shallow dish; add the lamb and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Refrigerate the remaining mint sauce separately. To cook: Drain the lamb and place fat side down on a heated grill plate or BBQ. Cover the lamb loosely with foil and cook for about 10 minutes or until browned underneath. Uncover and turn the lamb, sprinkle with rosemary if you wish to. Cook, covered again, for another 10 minutes or until lamb is cooked as desired. Remove from heat and stand covered for 15 minutes. Slice the lamb thinly and serve with the remaining mint sauce. TIP: The mint sauce can be made the day before cooking the lamb. Wendy McLaughlan Kalinda Chef

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Mums Tennis Program - $35 for 5 weeks South Warrandyte will be hosting The Mum's Tennis Program from Feb 21 to March 24 on Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat mornings. It is subsidised by Tennis Victoria and designed to give Mums in the local area an opportunity to get active by playing tennis and socialising. This program is open to players of all standards from absolute beginners through to those who have played tennis previously and would like to get back into the game. The program promotes fun, fitness and health benefits of tennis in a non-competitive environment. (Tennis racquets supplied if required) For Mums with young children there is also a Tiny Tots class running simultaneously. The Tiny Tots class allows parents to participate and not have to worry about childcare. The Tiny Tots class is for children between the ages of 3 to 5. For more information contact: The Tennis Guru 0488 722 538, [email protected]

1st Holy Communion classes (2012) will take place at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Ringwood, on

Wednesdays, starting Feb. 15th

, 4-5pm. For all enrolments and inquiries contact Tess on 9870 7807.

See the Community Board in the Foyer for more events. The Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and Kalinda Primary School, do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. DEECD and Kalinda Primary School accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

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Simon Littlechild on 9294 3000

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Reach Out For Kids and Anglicare, Parentzone present

‘Dads Matter: Reach Out 4 Dads’

This Program is for fathers who want to improve their skill in parenting. Some of the topics we

cover in the course are:

Why Dads Matter

How You Want Your Family To Look

Communication And Closeness

Dealing With Stress And Anger

Thursday 16th February – March 22nd, 2012 (6 sessions)

Where: At ROK 8-10 Silver Grove Nunawading (Melways 48 E10).

Time: 7.00 to 9.00pm

Cost: $60, Concession $30 (negotiable)

Facilitated by John, parent and grandad, who works in various roles with men, including

Mensline Australia, and Ingrid Crosser: parent, grandmother, counsellor, with 32 years

experience as parent educator and Parent Resource Worker with Parentzone for 12 years.

Places Limited

Bookings Essential - Phone Ingrid on 9721 3643

www.anglicarevic.org.au >Media > Newsletters > Parentzone > Eastern Newsletter - find full flyers at

end of Newsletter

$60 per person, $30 Concession (NEGOTIABLE if needed – please phone

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Term 1, 2012

Please use the ‘Parent News’ attachment OR download it

from our website in the first week of the school term. Included at

the end of the newsletter are our PZ flyers and information

brochure.

o Use web address

http://www.anglicarevic.org.au/index.php?action=filemanager&fold

er_id=928&pageID=6102&sectionID=5948

o OR Go to www.anglicarevic.org.au

o Click on MEDIA

o Click on NEWSLETTERS

o Click on PARENTZONE

o Click on EASTERN NEWSLETTER

On page 1 you will see an index of contents so that you can easily find the section you

are interested in. Parentzone [email protected] Anglicare Victoria www.anglicarevic.org.au Ph: 9721 3646; Fax: 9720 2474 666 Mountain Hwy; PO Box 2088 Bayswater 3153

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Park Orchards Learning Centre is offering the following classes for children in Term 1. Magic tricks & Juggling. – Saturday 25

th Feb – 17

th March (4weeks) 10 – 11am Cost: $60.00

Sporteka for Pre-schoolers – Tuesdays 14th Feb – 27

th March (7 weeks) 1 – 2pm Cost: $129.50

Classes for Adults –

Japanese Language and Culture – Thursdays 16th

Feb – 29th March (7 weeks) 7- 8.30pm Cost: $87.50

Back Care for Men and Women – Tuesdays 14th

Feb – 27th

March (7 weeks) 11am – 12noon Cost $92.75 Introduction to Mosiacs - Mondays 27

th Feb & 5

th March 9.30am -2.30pm Cost: $60.00 includes materials.

Please contact us for further information on 9876 4381. Thanking you, we really appreciate your assistance. Park Orchards Learning Centre Inc. www.parkorchards.org.au

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Back to School 2012 – Tips for Parents and Carers

A significant ‘spike’ in asthma symptoms, and subsequent hospital admissions of children occurs during the first few weeks of Term 1. While there have not been direct links established, the February ‘asthma spike’ is believed to be largely due to children coming into contact with triggers that they have had time away from now that they have returned to school. What can parents and carers do to help their children avoid asthma exacerbations at school?

Ensure that your child is always carrying their reliever medication (eg. Ventolin, Asmol, Airomir or Bricanyl) as well as a spacer. Also ensure that you provide medication to the school or preschool that your child attends if required

Ensure that you have provided the school or preschool with an updated Asthma Action Plan that has been signed by a medical practitioner

Ensure that your child knows how to recognise early asthma symptoms, and can self-administer their reliever medication properly

Encourage your child to seek assistance from school/preschool staff if they experience asthma symptoms

For further information, please contact the Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or email

[email protected]

Preparing Your Child for School Sports Days

Sports carnivals are an important highlight in every school’s calendar, and it is important that all students are able to participate to the best of their abilities. Exercise is a trigger for over 50% of people with asthma, so asthma exacerbations are common on sports days. Parents and carers can take several easy steps to help manage their child’s asthma, and to prevent them from having a serious asthma attack.

Return an updated Asthma Action Plan to the school so that staff are ready to respond appropriately to any asthma symptoms that your child may have

Teach your child to recognise early asthma symptoms, and help them to feel confident to self-administer reliever medication (also using a spacer where possible)

Encourage your child to notify staff if they experience asthma symptoms, even if they self-administer reliever medication and feel comfortable returning to activity

Be aware that if your child is unwell or has poorly managed asthma, they are more likely to experience symptoms during exercise.

For further information, please contact the Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or email

[email protected]

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CROYDON HILLS NETBALL CLUB We are seeking new players for the 2012 Winter Season which commences in March 2012. Enrolments are now being taken for all new players from Under 9 to Open age. If you are interested in joining our friendly local club, please contact the President Jillian Ferguson via email [email protected] to obtain a registration form and further information.

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TENNIS LESSONS AT KALINDA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Term 1 coaching commences Monday 13th February 2012

FREE RACQUET HIRE WITH EVERY NEW ENROLMENT!!

Lesson Times Grades Prep-2 1.00-1.30pm Grades 3-6 1.30-2.00pm

Lesson Details Tennis Lessons are held at Kalinda Primary School every Monday at lunchtime for seven weeks of the school term. Students will be notified over the P/A system before each lesson commences, however Prep students will be collected by the coach from their classroom. Each lesson will consist of different themes and plenty of fun games. Students will learn tennis

fundamentals such as footwork, balance and basic techniques of the forehand/backhand/volley and serve. Lessons are taken place in a fun, friendly environment where students will learn whilst still enjoying tennis with their friends.

The cost for this seven week program is $60. To enrol your child please fill out the form below enclosed with $60.00 and return to the office in an envelope by Monday 13th February (please note payments are accepted up until two weeks after this date.) Cash and cheques are accepted

with cheques to be written out to Daniel Kittelty. For further information please contact: Daniel Kittelty/Junior Development Coach on 0421 498 110.

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Kalinda P.S Tennis Enrolment Form Term 1/2012

Student’s full name:_______________________________ Grade & Room:_______

Parent’s first names:______________________________

Contact Number: _________________________ Enclosed Amount: $60

Cash Cheque

Any allergies/health conditions: (please write below)