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lNTERSCHOOL SPORT

Friday 13th March 2026

NO GAMES DUE TO YEAR 6 CAMP

NILLUMBIK DIVISION SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Wednesday 4th March, 11 students from Greenhills Primary School participated in the Nillumbik Division Swimming Championships at Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Competing at this level is a huge achievement in itself. This was the second stage of competition, following their successful qualification at the Diamond Valley District Swimming Carnival.

As was the case previously, all students, regardless of their results, should be incredibly proud of their efforts. Each swimmer gave their absolute best in the pool, which is all we can ever ask for. Please see their results below.

Charlie	B	6RM	1st Freestyle, 1st Medley Relay, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Relay
Arlo	C	6LB	2nd Relay
Ash	H	5ND	1st Medley Relay
Callum	H	5RC	4th Relay
Tomas	I	5ND	4th Breaststroke
Jacob	K	34H	4th Relay
Jett	K	6LB	2nd Relay
Issei	L	6LB	1st Medley Relay, 2nd Breaststroke, 2nd Relay, 3rd Butterfly
Acacia	L	34C	4th Freestyle
Luca	O	34J	4th Relay
Perry	S	34J	1st Breaststroke, 1st Butterfly, 1st Medley Relay, 4th Relay

A special shoutout and best wishes go to the students who qualified for the Northern Metropolitan Region Swimming Championships later this month by finishing 1st or 2nd in their events.

COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

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.

Thank you,

Jordan Daley

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

BOOK CLUB

CANTEEN

An Easter Special will available on Wednesday 25th March 2026. There is a choice of hot cross bun and a drink which will be ready at recess. Please order by Wednesday 18th March 2026.

We are having our first Sushi Day on Thursday 26th March 2026. Please order by Thursday 19th March 2026.

Both of these specials can be ordered via QKR

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

PA FUNDRAISER

Bakers Delight St Helena is offering us the opportunity to purchase delicious Hot Cross Buns and make a profit for Greenhills Primary School.

The more buns we purchase the more profit we make, for every 6 pack of Hot Cross Buns you order, Bakers Delight St Helena will give $2 to our school.

A 6 Pack of Hot Cross Buns costs $10.50, available in the following flavours:

Traditional,
Choc Chip,
Mocha,
Apple & Cinnamon,
Fruitless.

Orders must be placed in QKR "2026 Fundraising School Events" by Monday 23rd March and they will be delivered to the school on Friday 27th March.

Hard Copy order forms can be picked up from the office.

Thank you for your support

Parents Association

OFFICE NEWS

CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS 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 excursions, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or support an out of home care student, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.

The allowance is paid directly 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 student is $400 for eligible school students.

If you applied for CSEF last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstance, eg; new Prep enrolled.

New applicants should

Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or print the attached, these are due by 26th June 2026. Click here for application form

Further details contact the office or go to: https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund

ATTENDANCE NOTES

Please remember to enter absences onto Compass. If you have any unexplained absences to ensure they are updated as soon as possible.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Term 1 Week 7 - Presented 20th of March.

Billie M	PAF	Billie, you have had such a wonderful start to prep. You are determined, courageous and always up for a challenge! You are a superstar!
Alyssa	PAW	To the most amazing listener. Thank you for being such a great role model for your classmates.
Eloise	PIH	For the way you have been trying so hard with your writing. Keep up the awesome work!
Roger	1BH	Roger, I love how you ask questions to help your learning and how you keep on trying if something is a bit tricky. You are an amazing learner! We are so lucky to have you in 1BH.
Callie	1JR	Callie, you give your best effort in everything you do! Thank you for showing persistence and always having a go!
Lucas	1KO	For the persistence you are showing with your learning. I love how you always take on a challenge, especially in Maths to continue to improve.
Wolf	2RB	Wolf, you have shown persistence in maths by working with big numbers even if it is tricky. You're a star!
Henry	2TS	Henry is always focused and engaged in his learning. You are a wonderful role model for others in the classroom!
James B	2MH	For the amazing effort you put into class activities. Your fluent and expressive reading and has been most impressive, and it is wonderful to see you seeking challenges in your learning! Keep up the excellent work James!
Kyan I	34C	For his fantastic effort and hard work when learning about fractions. Kyan, you showed great focus and determination, and I am so proud of the way you kept trying and improving. Keep up the amazing work!
Jacob	34H	For being a leader in showing persistence! We loved learning about your quote: 'You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails!
Toby W	34W	Toby, I'm so impressed with the way you show a positive attitude to school and always try your best. Keep up this G.R.E.A.T attitude.
Otto P	34J	For his display of respect to everyone and everything in the classroom.
Olivia E	34S	I’m so proud of the effort and persistence you’ve shown this week. You kept trying even when things felt hard, and it’s been wonderful to see you push past negative thoughts. I believe in you and all that you can achieve!
Emily T	5KJ	For your dedication to improving your writing and actively seeking feedback. Keep up the great work, Emily!
James C	5ND	For his growing enthusiasm and confidence in the classroom. James is becoming a regular contributor to class discussions and asks thoughtful questions to clarify his understanding, keep up the great start James!
Levi M	5RC	For demonstrating strong student agency by independently recording key information and taking responsibility for his own learning.
Holly B	6SM	For acting with courage on the zip line. I love the way you conquered your fears and had a second attempt at climbing up the post.
Gemma M	6LB	For her incredible leadership skills on camp. She used persistence and engaged in dialogue to help her group members.
Eliza K	6RM	For showing grit and embracing challenging activities while at camp at Anglesea. Congratulations on your sense of adventure.
Annabelle 6RM	Art	For your enthusiasm and effort during our photography unit. Annabelle, you have captured some amazing shots and have such a talent for photography! I'm so impressed! Keep up the GREAT work!
Olivia O 1KO	STEAM	For her persistence and creativity when making pop up book features. GREAT work! 📖