GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
No Interschool Sport this week - next round is on Friday 2nd August 2024.
NORTHERN METROPOLITAN REGION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
A huge congratulations to Arlo C (4DS), Ryan L (6BS), Annabella Mc (5JH), Isla T (4SM), and Chris W (4DS) for proudly representing themselves and Greenhills PS at the NMR Cross Country Championships last week. Irrespective of their performance, all students should take pride in their efforts, as reaching this competitive level places them among the top 500 runners in Victoria for their age group.
A special acknowledgement goes to Arlo, Ryan and Annabelle for their success in qualifying for the State Championships, scheduled for early next term.
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Amelia T (PSM) who finished 3rd and received a Bronze Medal at last weekend’s Gymnastics Competition (Yellow Level Prep-Year 1).
Well done 💪🏼!
Congratulations to Ethan D (3MH) and Bonnie D (Prep SM) who had their karate grading over the weekend. Ethan earned his black stripe belt (6th kyu) and Bonnie got her brown stripe belt (7th kyu).
Well done 💪🏼!
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.
MOTIVATE ME FITNESS - KIDS FITNESS - HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Thank you,
Jordan Daley
PARENT HELPERS WANTED!
We are after some helpers to assist us in putting together our whole school production. Starting next term on Friday after recess, we will be running weekly production groups in Year 5 & 6. We are after helpers to assist with costumes, make up, props and set design. If you are interested, have completed the induction and have a current WWC please contact
Tegan Smith tegan.smith@education.vic.gov.au
PA FUNDRAISING
JSC FUNDRAISING
Today we raised $380 with our Jungle Dress Up Day which is going to the 'Help for Wildlife' Charity.
Thankyou!
On Friday the 21st of June 'The Bake Sale' raised $937.50 for 'Second Bite' (Food Bank).
Thankyou!
OFFICE NEWS
Student Free Dates 2024
Term 3
26th July Curriculum Day
11th September Student Agency Conferences (Variation to School Hours Day – students just attend for conference).
Term 4
4th November Curriculum Day (Assessment & Reporting)
5th November Melbourne Cup Day
19th December Professional Practice Day
Camps Sport 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 2023 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 28th June 2024. Here is the link to complete the form :
CANTEEN
Dear Greenhills Families,
After many years without any price increases to our canteen menu, School Council have recently reviewed our pricing and have identified the following items to be increased from the start of Term 3, 2024.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes but the canteen has been making a growing loss for some time and to turn this around we are implementing these price changes. We do not look to make a profit on canteen, but merely make it a cost neutral program of the school.
Menu Item | Old Price $ | New Price $ |
| Meat Pie | 4.50 | 5.20 |
| Corn on the cob | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Strawberry and Chocolate milk | 2.00 | 2.80 |
| Slushies | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Zooper Doopers | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Juice cups | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Moosies | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Yogurt and topping | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Potato stix | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Wednesday Wonders | 5.50 | 6.00 |
Over the next couple of months School Council in conjunction with Miriam will be looking further at the canteen operations and menu.
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 2 week 11 - Presented at assembly 19th of July, 2024.
| Florence B | PAD | Florence, I am SO proud of all the hard work you have put in this term. I have loved watching your confidence, and love for learning grow. You are a pocket rocket! |
| Zara B | Prep AW | Zara, what an amazing first semester in prep! Your writing improves each week with the extra detail you include. Keep up the great effort to continue to grow as a learner. |
| Oscar C | Prep SM | For the effort you are putting into all of your learning tasks. I love that you are staying on task and letting your creativity shine. Well done Oscar! |
| Xavier K | Prep SO | Xavier it is wonderful to see you working tough on your sounds, reading and star words. You need to be super proud of how I see you using GRIT and not giving up when work is hard. Cannot wait to see your progress in Term 3 - How exciting for YOU!! |
| Hayden M | 1BH | Hayden, What would I do with out you in 1 BH?! Thank you for being so amazing. You're a great role model to the students in our grade. Thank you for Making 1BH a better place. I absolutely adore you! |
| Will | 1JR | Will, you have come so far this semester and shown great effort to improve your learning and learner traits. Well done on an amazing first semester. Keep up the G.R.E.A.T work. |
| Josh C | 1KO | For the wonderful effort you have shown towards your reading. Josh, I love how you are using your digraph knowledge as a strategy to help you break up tricky words. Keep this up superstar! |
| Gabriel B | 2IH | For the way you have been really pushing yourself during our maths session. I love that you have been showing a lot of grit and adventure by choosing to do the extender tasks. |
| Isabella M | 2LO | For the amazing effort you put into writing your autobiography, making sure you included detail. Isabella, your enthusiasm towards your learning is incredible, we are lucky to have you in 2LO! |
| Eva O | 3JC | Eva, I have been so impressed with the effort and willingness you have put into completing your Information Report. Thank you for researching your animal, taking notes on it and then putting your notes into complete sentences and paragraphs. I cannot wait to see your slideshow. |
| Ari J | 3MH | For your enthusiasm and effort shown, when researching the Red Kangaroo, to create an engaging and informative slideshow to present to the class. You then shared your knowledge and expertise to assist classmates to create their own slideshows. You really are a Super Star Ari, and we LOVE having such a kind and caring person in our class! |
| Xave S | 3RM | For showing our Greenhills value of Adventure by volunteering to be the first to present your Information Report to the class. You are brave and your speaking skills are greatly improving. Congratulations Xave, I am so proud of you! |
| Asher P | 4DS | Asher, thank you for being so active in our classroom discussions when encouraged! Your input and ideas really enhance our learning environment. |
| Thomas R | 4SM | For showing a growth mindset and challenging yourself in maths. Keep pushing yourself to achieve great things, Thomas! |
| Tyra K | 4TW | For your wonderful job locating items around the classroom and identifying letters of the alphabet that had rotational symmetry. Well done! |
| Lila M | 5BC | Thanks for being such a kind and respectful friend Lila. It's always great to see you help others without being asked! |
| Layla F | 5JH | Layla, I have loved seeing you knuckle down and apply so much grit and effort during Reading and Maths. I can't wait to see what you achieve in Term 3! |
| Lily S | 5LB | Lily you have been working so hard and putting in your best effort! Well done! |
| Zoe P | 6BS | For working to be a kind and inclusive leader. I'm loving your ideas and the flexibility you're showing towards your learning. You are helping to make Greenhills a better place to be and I am very proud of you. Zoe, I think this has been your best term yet! |
| Ryan B | 6TS | Ryan, the maturity and energy you bring to 6TS is amazing! I've loved seeing the growth in your agency, particularly in your maths goal. Keep up the awesome work! |