GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Summer Interschool Sport Season to recommence next Friday 14th October 2022.
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Remi Mc (5RE) who competed at the Calisthenics State Titles in the holidays. Her team was extremely successful and are now the Junior Reserve Aggregate State Champions!
You’re a star, Remi! Keep up the awesome work!
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.
REBEL COMMUNITY KICKBACKS PROGRAM
Greenhills Primary School is involved in the Rebel Community Kickbacks Program
What can you do to help Greenhills primary School benefit from this program?
Staff, family and friends can link the school to their Rebel Active Loyalty Program account and instantly start earning credits.
Thank you
Jordan Daley
CANTEEN
Sushi Day is on Thursday 20th October 2022. Orders must be placed via QKR by end of day Thursday 13th October 2022. Orders will not be accepted on the day.
Wednesday Wonders will begin Wednesday 26th October 2022. More information will be coming shortly.
Also a reminder that if you are available to volunteer in the Canteen and have completed your 2022 OH&S Parent Helper Induction you can book via Carebookings.com.au.
Thank you, Miriam
ITALIAN DAY
Ciao a tutti!! (Hello everyone!!)
Just a reminder to everyone that Italian Day 2022 is fast approaching.
Italian Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 3rd November.
‘Italian Day’ is bigger and better than ‘Gelati Day’. We celebrate Italian day and Gelati day on alternate years. On ‘gelati day’ the students are only served gelati. Gelati day was celebrated in 2021. On ‘Italian Day’ the students are able to dress out of uniform, have gelati etc.
This is what Italian Day entails
- Dress up in Italian inspired clothes.
- A parade for all students to showcase all the different costumes.
- Gelati for all students.
- A slice of Margherita pizza per student.
- Students will complete Italian inspired activities with their class.
- Cost for gelati & pizza is $8
Some ideas for ‘Italian Day’ dress up day.
- In Italian colours - Verde (green), Bianco (white) and Rosso (red).
- Colour hair, nails, or face in the Italian colours
- Wear Pasta jewelery.
- Pinocchio
- Gladiator
- Mario or Luigi
- Pizza, coffee machine, spaghetti,
- Pizza chef, Italian chef
- Gelati vendor
- Ferrari, Lamborghini, Vespa etc.
- Soccer player (any team) Cyclist
- Fashion model etc. etc. etc.
More information will be provided on Compass. Keep an eye out for it!!
Grazie,
Signora Iebbiano and Signora Leach
TRIVIA NIGHT
TICKETS NOW ON SALE - https://tinyurl.com/trivia-greenhills
$25 per head. Purchase individually, or get your friends, families and neighbours together as a table of 10.
Please contact ghpstrivianight@gmail.com if you have any questions.
We hope to see you there!
BILLY CARTS FOR SALE
We have a surplus of wonderful Billy Carts that we would like to offer to our school community. We have 10 available for $100 each, first in best dressed! Proceeds will go towards future STEAM experiences for our students.
If you would like to purchase one, please contact Nigel at Nigel.dunne@education.vic.gov.au or ask at the School Office.
CONNECTED SCHOOLS
Need help navigating the screen seas with your child?
By Justin Coulson
When a parent says "my kids are on their screens too much", the researchers might say "don’t worry… screens aren’t hurting your kids."
But what parents are really saying is "my kids aren’t living full and balanced lives, and they’re seeing stuff that could be harmful or dangerous, or that’s inconsistent with my values." That’s why we’re worried. And that’s why we want our kids to get off their screens.
If screen issues exist, fighting about it won’t help. Force creates resistance. Instead, create a conversation based on the 3 following strategies:
#1 Stay on their side. Let your child know you’re not there to force an issue or fight. You just want to understand and work things out for both of you. Trust is essential. Do they believe you want what’s in their best interest?
#2 Ask them what they have noticed. Start off by exploring how they see things. What are they noticing about screens? How does the conflict feel to them? What do they think the heart of the issue is?
#3 Empower them to work on a solution with you. Ask them how they see things improving. What do they believe is a satisfactory way forward for BOTH of you?
FAMILY PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER
BOOKCLUB
The catalogue has been distributed at school and can also be viewed online
Get $5 off your order with the code
ISSUE7GIFT!
*VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER!
Online orders are preferred:
Orders will be delivered to your child – free of charge! And 20% of sales are returned back to the school!
Issue 7
ORDERS CLOSE – FRI 21 OCT, 5PM
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 4 Week 1 - Presented at assembly Friday 21st October 2022
HERE ARE THE SUPERSTARS FOR THIS WEEK!
STUDENT | CLASS | COMMENTS |
| Aavya C | Prep BH | For the fantastic effort you put into your holiday writing. Your recount about your Queensland family holiday was amazing! Well done Aavya. |
| Ana L | Prep ND | For always being such a wonderful contributor to class discussions. Ana loves to share her ideas and is able to explain them confidently and articulately. I love how engaged you are Ana, keep it up! |
| Keith E | Prep SM | For the EFFORT you have put into your readers theatre! The entire class loved the way you read the Snow White script with expression. Keep up the amazing work! |
| Sarah B | 1GC | For being a spelling expert! You have been showing so much enthusiasm and excitement during our 'OW' spelling lessons. Keep shining, superstar!! |
| Dane G | 1TS | For the enthusiasm you show towards absolutely everything you do! Dane, you are definitely a wonderful role model to everyone in our class. Keep it up super star! |
| Annabelle M | 2JM | Annabelle is a fantastic student who is determined and enthusiastic. She is happy to make mistakes in her learning and is showing strong skills. Well done Annabelle. |
| Abby L | 2LO | For your incredible fluency and expression during our teacher group! Abby, I could listen to you read all day long, all your hard work in reading definitely shines through. Well done superstar! |
| Sienna R | 2SH | For being such a kind, thoughtful and empathetic classmate. Sienna, I love how you make our hearts happy by always jumping in to ask people if they would like to join in your games, when they don’t have anyone to play with. You show all of the values and traits of a beautiful friend! Thank you for being you! |
| Eden T | 3RM | For being a G.R.E.A.T Greenhills kids. Eden always goes out of her way to make sure that all her classmates are happy and is the first to offer assistance to anyone in need. She is an inspirational role model who leads by example and displays the school's values with pride. Thank you, Eden, for being so kind and considerate, never change! |
| Arjunaa | 5BC | For being a responsible and mature leader within our class. Arjunaa is an excellent role model to others. Thanks for always leading by example. |
| Flynn L | 5RE | Foy your persistence when working out the percentage of a number. I was so proud of your efforts. Well done Flynn. |
| Olivia T | 6BS | For the effort and grit I see from you each and every day! I love how you take on board feedback and strive to do your best. I think Term 4 will be your best yet! |
| Taj S | 6LR | For his ability and willingness to share his thoughts and ideas with the grade. Taj, the way you show enthusiasm for your learning sets an excellent example to the other students, |