GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
NO INTERSCHOOL SPORT THIS WEEK - WINTER PROGRAM TO RECOMMENCE EARLY TERM 3.
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Callum H (4DS) who, while playing for Greensborough JFC, was awarded the Opposition Medal for being Best & Fairest on the field against Diamond Creek JFC.
Keep kicking goals, Cal! 💪🏼
Congratulations to Frankie W (1/2G) & Macie H (1JR) for podium finishes at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation Winterfest dance competition. Frankie's team, in her first ever competition, the Starlights, got third for Pom, and Macie's team, the Sparkles, placed first in Pom and third in Jazz.
Go Thunderbolts! 💪🏼
Congratulations to Pippa M (3MH) & Sophie M (6JH) who have been selected to train in the Preston CC Winter Academy this year. It’s fantastic to see the sisters hitting the nets together.
Keep smashing sixes, girls! 💪🏼
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.
DESIGN YOUR OWN AFL BALL
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GREENILLS PS AUSKICK & SUPERKICK CENTRE
NAB AFL Auskick & Superkick are fun-packed, accessible 5-week programs for all students Prep to Grade 6, introducing AFL and developing fundamental physical literacy (evasion, jumping, catching) through our various non-contact games, skill-based activities! AFL Victoria qualified staff are excited to deliver the program safely & conveniently based on school grounds, immediately after school on Tuesdays!
The program is available for all girls and mixed groups and able to be modified for all students regardless of their background or previous experience. Non-contact modified match play is available through Superkick for participants regardless of previous AFL experience and a great way for students aged 7-12yo looking to advance their existing skills. The program consists of a $55 cover charge for 5 sessions per participant, including a free football and pump with registration! The program is also able to be paid in four instalments.
AFL Victoria looks forward to welcoming all Greenhills PS families commencing Tuesday August 12th after school!
Greenhills PS Term 3 Auskick Centre | Register (modified skill games & activities, recommended ages 4-8yo)
Greenhills PS Term 3 Superkick Centre | Register (modified non-contact games, aged 7-12yo)
Thank you,
Jordan Daley
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
ICAS
Greenhills Primary is participating in ICAS 2025! We know our students are amazing, so we’re giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Spelling.
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:
- Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)
- Read the Privacy Collection Statement below.
- Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf)
- Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
Online payment closing dates are available at icasassessments.com
Enter our Greenhills school’s access code – RUZ765
Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment. Please note that the ICAS subject areas shown for selection are at the school’s discretion. Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.
After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records.
Roslyn Mackie – ICAS Coordinator
TEAM KIDS
TeamKids has another amazing Winter Holiday Program planned!
Ready to discover the TeamKids difference?
• Unique daily experiences
• Value-packed program
• Screen-free FUN!
• Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks
• CCS-approved care
📌 Check out what’s on at your school à https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/greenhills-primary.pdf
🔗 Book NOW à www.teamkids.com.au/venues
CANTEEN
Hot chocolate is now available in the canteen - $2 with a choice of plain milk or soy milk.
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
OFFICE NEWS
SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS UPDATE
Dear all,
The School Savings Bonus online system is now closed, you are no longer able to make purchases for uniform or allocate funds to school activities.
Unspent/unallocated funds will be transferred to the school during August/September. Families will not be able to access these funds until the school receives the balances. We will let families know when this has happened so you will be able to use these funds for activities.
Please remember to email the school (greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au) in plenty of time before an activity is due (allow 48 hours) to enable to office time to process allocations.
ABSENCES
We currently have a lot of unexplained absences recorded on Compass, please check your child/ren’s absences on Compass and update:
If you have any queries regarding the absence, please email the office: greenhills.ps@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.
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 $154.
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 :
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 2 week 11 - Presented at Assembly on the 1st August
| Xander M | Prep AD | For working incredibly hard every day. You are showing so much grit and effort and I am so proud of you! |
| Georgia B | Prep AW | For her excellent work in writing sessions. You always try to act with courage to use new and interesting words in your writing! |
| Phoenix | Prep SB | For acting with courage and showing the school value of grit during writing sessions. Well done Phoenix! |
| Tenace H | 1/2G | For an incredible term of learning and taking on feedback during our writing sessions to include more full stops. Well done Nacey! |
| Oscar. S | 1BH | For showing the school value of effort and making great improvements in his reading and writing. Well done, Oscar. |
| Hugo | 1KO | For always giving everything his best and taking on feedback to improve. We are super impressed with all the ideas to share during learning time! |
| Niki K | 2RB | For always giving everything a go even if she is unsure and settling in to Greenhills so well. Well done Niki! |
| Emily St | 2TS | Congratulations, Emily, for being open to the new by getting actively involved in Maths lessons. Your willingness to try new strategies and share your thinking has been fantastic to see! |
| Rhyda H | 3JC | Well done for your enthusiasm, effort, and for working hard through your tasks! |
| Ava M | 3MH | For being a wonderful role model with our SWPBS expectations. Ava you are a leader in being safe, responsible and staying connected with your classmates, and with your learning! You're amazing! |
| Zoe L | 4DS | For your engaging introduction to your factual recount, your writing draws the reader in and sets the scene beautifully! |
| Archie M | 4SH | For pushing himself in his writing and ensuring he used descriptive language to hook the reader. Well done on creating an incredible narrative this term buddy! |
| Linc L | 4SO | Linc continues to be an exceptional hardworking student every day. You are a role model for our class. Top Effort! |
| Jackson L | 5RB | For your impressive effort in researching natural disasters and creating an engaging narrative that truly brought the topic to life—keep up the great work! |
| Georgia N | 5SM | For the outstanding writing you have been completing during our English block. Your ability to transform a non-fiction text into a fiction, action piece of your own is captivating. |
| Lana N | 6JH | For showing excellent agency and drive to complete your English tasks each week. |
| Willow T | 6LB | For consistantly putting your best foot forward and having a positive attitude to learning and life. You are a fabulous role model for your peers. |
| Jayla H | 6RM | For the confidence you displayed when presenting your 'Shark Tank' invention. You clearly delivered your speech to the class and competently answered all follow up questions. Congratulations Jayla! |