INTERSCHOOL SPORT

Round 3: Friday 1st March 2024

Greenhills A VS Apollo Parkways A – HOME

Time:	Sport:	Venue:
9.30am-10.30am approx.	Basketball	Greenhills PS
	Cricket	Greensborough Park
	Hot Shots	Greenhills PS
	Rounders	Greensborough Park
	Volleyball	Greenhills PS

Greenhills B VS Plenty Valley – AWAY

Time:	Sport:	Venue:
9.30am-10.30am approx.	Basketball	Plenty Valley CC
	Cricket	Plenty Valley CC
	Hot Shots	Plenty Valley CC
	Rounders	Plenty Valley CC
	Volleyball	Plenty Valley CC

DVPSSA DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Wednesday 21st February, 25 Greenhills PS students took part in the Diamond Valley Primary School Sport Association District Swimming Carnival, at WaterMarc.

The Greenhills Swim Team finished 2nd overall out of 10 schools. All students, regardless of the results achieved, should be extremely proud of their efforts and the way in which they showcased the school’s GREAT values.

Good luck to the students below who qualified (by finishing 1st or 2nd in the event) for this week's Division Swimming Carnival.

Jonathon A - 4SM
Anna Y - 4SM
Jayla B - 4TW
Charlie B - 4TW
Tyra K - 4TW
Grace P - 4TW
Pierce S - 4TW
Andy Y - 4TW
Liam K - 5BC
Ryan D - 5LB
Noah O - 5LB
Oliver M - 6BS
Archie G - 6TS

Special mention and thank you to Emma O & Mike A for their assistance!

If your child achieves something special (grand final win, most valuable player award, best and fairest etc.), please email me (jordan.daley@education.vic.gov.au) through photos and an overview of the achievement to post in the newsletter. It is important to celebrate and recognise such successes with the school community.

Thank you,

Jordan Daley

CHOIR NOTES

TRAINING CHOIR:

Please note that a Compass Notification about signing up to the Training Choir has been sent home to all Grade 3 students and students in Grade 4 who missed out on getting into the Recital Choir. The Training Choir is a Choir for students who love singing and would like to try singing in a group situation. Rehearsals are on Thursday mornings at 8.00a.m. in the Music Room. The first rehearsal was Thursday 22nd February. Please if you don't wish for your child to attend, please decline the event, otherwise consent/pay via Compass.

I look forward to a wonderful year of singing!

Kate Stewart

OFFICE NEWS

Parent Helper Induction

Parent inductions are available online via our website: greenhillsps.vic.edu.au, please go to Forms and Notices / Parent Helpers. Here you will find an Induction Video to watch. The following documents will need to be read, signed and returned to the office along with a copy of your Working with Children Check. These pages are also available from the office if you do not have access to a printer.

First Aid Notifications

We have introduced Compass First Aid notifications this week. Families will receive an email detailing that their child has attended First Aid, this will include the time, date and injury type. It will direct you to Compass for further details. Please note that we will always call families if there is an emergency, an injury to the head or if we feel it is necessary.

Attendance

Students must be accounted for every school day. If your child is not present in class and we have no explanation, then an email will automatically be sent to all family members at 10am. If you receive an email, it is important that you explain their absence ASAP. If your child is going to be away for a full day or more, please notify the school by entering the absence on Compass (this can be done in advance, or explained after). You can do this easily in Compass.

If your child is going to be absent for a family holiday or other long period of time, an email should be sent requesting this leave to James Penson prior to the event: james.penson@education.vic.gov.au

Student Arrival/Departure

If you need to collect your child early for an appointment, please come to the office to sign them out. We are unable to have students waiting in the office, so please allow time to sign out and collect from the classroom (the office will advise if they are in a Specialist class). Please collect your child before or after recess and lunch times as they may not hear the announcements during these times.

If your child arrives at school after 9.00am (after the morning bell has finished) you must come to the office with them to be signed in for a late pass. Please do not send students straight to their classroom after 9.00am.

Staff Car Park

The staff car park is not available for parents to drop off and pick up children between the hours of 8am and 4pm (this includes dropping off at Choir rehearsal). Please use the council-provided parking facilities at the front of the school. For the safety of all, please do not walk children through the staff car park.

If you have any questions at any time about the above information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thankyou,

The Office Team.

CANTEEN

Canteen lunch orders are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They can be ordered via QKR up until 9am on the day or can be via an envelope with the child's name, class, order and money handed in to the office.

There are a variety of items that can be purchased at the canteen window and this now includes Sakata cheese stars at 50c a packet. This item is gluten free.

Moosies are back - $1.50 at the canteen counter.

If you have a child with a food allergy, you are welcome to come to the canteen and check out what there is or if you have a suggestion for the canteen, please let me know.

Helpers Needed

If you have a spare hour on a Wed, Thurs or Fri between 1pm and 2pm, come along and help in the canteen. There is no food preparation involved, it's very simple and the kids love seeing parents there!

You need to have completed the Volunteer Induction, and sign up through CareBookings - www.carebookings.com.au - access code is JGU9L.

Helpers get a canteen voucher for their kids to use for their next lunch order!

From,

Miriam

TEAM KIDS

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Term 1 week 5 - Presented at assembly 8th of March, 2024.

Spencer M	Prep AD	For showing GRIT and working so hard to set up yourself for success each day. I am so proud of your efforts and I love being your teacher!
Margot M	Prep AW	Margot, you are off to an amazing start in prep. I am so impressed by your level of effort and for the kindness you show to other students in the class.
Aiden Y	Prep SM	For your showing adventure in your learning. I love how you share your ideas and thinking during discussion time. Keep working hard Aiden!
Louis K	Prep SO	For naming his big emotions when a problem arose. You accepted support and chose Plan B. This enabled you to return to balance and get on with your learning. PSO are fortunate to have you as a role model Louis - What a champion!
Otto P	1BH	For always following the school values and showing RESPECT to his teachers and classmates. We are so lucky to have you in 1BH.
Agata	1JR	For being such an incredible role model in showing our school value of respect. I can always count on you to help any member of the 1JR classroom. Keep it up!
Adley	1KO	What a role model you are for learning! We love the way you are always focussed and trying your best. You are also looking out for others. Thank you Adley for all that you bring to 1KO.
Darcy R	2IH	For the amazing work you have been doing in numeracy. I love how you have been using out school value of Adventure to challenge yourself during our unit on place value and geometry.
Ruby L	2LO	For sharing all of your amazing reasoning in our numeracy sessions and helping others learn. Ruby, you are such a great role model in 2LO who is always happy to share your thoughts during our discussions. Keep up the amazing work!
Maya F	2LR	Maya displays RESPECT by using manners, speaking politely and communicating in a friendly and considerate way. She respects the classroom by following instructions and asking for help. Well done Maya!
Willow P	3JC	Thank you for always walking into the classroom happy and willing to learn. You contribute lots of great ideas to our learning discussions and I love the effort you put into your work each day. Keep it up superstar!
Jett K	4DS	Your daily 'good mornings' are a burst of positivity, setting a great tone for the day. Keep spreading those uplifting vibes!
Harper T	4SM	For being a quiet achiever who is an absolute pleasure to teach. Not only does Harper give 100% to every task, she is also an incredibly caring and friendly classmate and student!
Seb C	4TW	For your excellent skills when playing 'Place Value Knockout'. You had lots of great strategies when constructing your numbers. Well done!
Hunter M	5BC	Hunter, I love how respectful and helpful you are to others. Without being asked, you will always assist your peers. Thank you!
Maddie M	5JH	Maddie, thank you for brightening up the room with that infectious smile. You are always contributing to our discussions, helping others and challenging yourself. You rock!
Eden T	5LB	Eden, you are exemplary. Your kindness towards people and your work ethic are something to be proud of. Thank you for always being the shining light in our class.
Ari B	6BS	For the leadership you are displaying towards your learning in Year 6! I love seeing your passion towards maths and how you are extending your reading skills through Reader’s Notebook. Keep it up legend!
Harry W	6TS	For being so enthusiastic, kind, and curious, and always contributing to classroom discussions. What a great start to Year 6!
Thenuka W 5LB	Music	Thenuka, I am continually impressed with the positive contributions you make in Music. Keep up the great work.

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