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INTERSCHOOL SPORT 

Round 2: Friday 28th February 2025

Greenhills Gold VS Diamond Creek East – AWAY

Greenhills Green VS Laurimar C – HOME

DIAMOND VALLEY DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Wednesday 19th February, 28 Greenhills PS students took part in the Diamond Valley District Swimming Carnival, at WaterMarc. 

The Greenhills Swim Team finished 3rd 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 next week's Division Swimming Carnival.

• Charlie B (5SM)
• Ryan D (6JH)
• Jett K (5RB)
• Liam K (6JH)
• Issei L (5ND)
• Lana N (6JH)
• Noah O (6JH)
• Grace P (5SM)
• Tully S (6JH)
• Pierce S (5ND)

Special thanks to David S, Lynsey B and Merinda C who assisted on the day. 

COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Callum H (4DS) who received the Coaches Award for his cricket team at Riverside Cricket Club this season.

Well done 💪🏼

Congratulations to Seb D (5RB), Raf F (3MH), and Sarah B (4DS) who were nominated by their club to try out for the Football Victoria Skill Acquisition Phase! This prestigious state program offers extra soccer training for the most promising young players. Only a select few from across the state are invited—what an incredible achievement and experience!

Well done 💪🏼

It’s awesome to see so many Greenhills students playing basketball across the Diamond Valley every weekend, highlighted by Saturday’s game where Parker P (3JC) and Paddy B’s (3TW) team were playing on the court next to Marley F (3TW) and Jacob K (3JC).

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 Contact. It is important to celebrate and recognise such successes with the school community.

ELTHAM LACROSSE CLUB

Thank you, 

Jordan Daley

CANTEEN

Wednesday Wonders are now available for order.  Orders need to be made by the end of the Wednesday of the week before e.g. if ordering spiral past for Wednesday 5th March your order needs to be made by the end of Wednesday 26th February.  The Wednesday Wonders available are:-

Please note that items with * indicate that they are/can be ordered as gluten free.

There is also an Easter Special on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 which is a hot cross bun and a drink of your choice.  This will be available for the children to have for morning recess.

Cut off for ordering the Easter Special is the end of Wednesday 26th March 2025.

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! 

Thank you

Miriam

TEAM KIDS

Flippin’ FUN is on the menu at TeamKids! 🥞

Pancake day is coming up and we’re STACKING up the sweetness! 🍓🫐🍯

Join us for a DELICIOUSLY good time 😋

BOOK NOW ➡️www.teamkids.com.au/venues

OFFICE NEWS

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS

If you wish to allocate your school savings bonus to a Compass event, please email the school on: greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au   Please enter the subject as SSB, let us know the event you would like it allocated to along with your child’s name.  Please allow 48 hours for this to be processed, we will respond to your email to confirm the allocation and to consent to the event.

If you have not yet received your SSB

You can complete the online enquiry form https://www.schoolsavingbonus.vic.gov.au/s/enquiry-form

Call: 1800 338 663

Or email: school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au

CAMPS, SPORTS, EXCURSION FUND (CSEF)

School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors. Excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works while sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership.  All are a part of a healthy curriculum.  CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.

The annual CSEF amount per primary school student is $150.

If you received CSEF in 2024 you do not need to apply again, however if you are new to Greenhills and have a valid concession card or have an additional child (eg Prep) that commenced, please complete the attached form (available from the office too) and hand into the office with a copy of your concession card. Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the office.  Applications close 4th July 2025.  Here is the link to complete the form :

STUDENT INFORMATION EMAIL

You should have received an email containing Student Enrolment Information this week. 

We ask families/carers to check all the information detailed in this 8 page document. 

Email greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au with the amendments or if you prefer it can be printed and necessary changes made and returned to the school office. 

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. 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.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Term 1 week 5 - Presented at Assembly 21st March