Kalinda Primary School is an energetic learning environment which continually seeks ways to further improve our excellent programs so that every child's individual learning needs are met. Our children acquire competencies needed for further education, the workplace and the achievement of a quality lifestyle. Kalinda offers a diverse range of specialist programs, including those in music and performing arts, visual arts, physical education and sport, environmental science and Japanese. Our Challenge and Opportunity program provides extension and support in all curriculum areas including literacy and mathematics, specialist and interest areas as well as Life Skills for children with disabilities and special needs. Information and communication technology is well-resourced and incorporated across the curriculum. Kalinda's strong culture of values enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Our Quality Beginning program is conducted throughout the school for the first two weeks of each year. Kalinda has spacious, open-plan facilities and large sporting and recreational facilities for our 458 students. A new full-size basketball stadium with music and multi-use learning area complements these facilities. Out of School Hours Care is offered with morning and afternoon sessions. An Active After School program is also offered on two afternoons per week. The staff at Kalinda are carefully selected to support our values-based culture. In 2011 Kalinda has 19 classroom teachers and 6 specialist teachers, equating to 21.8 teaching staff.