GHPS Life
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Arlo C (5ND) on his fantastic results at the School Sport Australia Track & Field Championships in Canberra!
Arlo represented Team Vic with pride, delivering two impressive performances on the national stage. He claimed a Bronze Medal as part of the Combined 4 × 100m Relay, and also achieved an impressive 7th place in High Jump, placing him among the top handful of athletes in the country for the event.
This is an outstanding achievement, and we’re incredibly proud of Arlo for his hard work, determination, and commitment to his athletics.
Well done, Arlo! 💪🏼
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.
GREENSBOROUGH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
ELTHAM LACROSSE CLUB
Thank you,
Jordan Daley
Please follow the link 2026 Music Lessons - EOI to express your child’s interest in Instrumental lessons for 2026.
Regards,
Nicole
Greenhills Primary School
2026 BOOKLISTS
CANTEEN
We now have the following available from the canteen:-
SALADS - $6 EACH
Chicken salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, tasty cheese with light salad dressing
Pasta salad with capsicum, carrot, peas, corn with light salad dressing
Tuna salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, red onion, tasty cheese with light salad dressing
Wednesday Wonders will no longer be available only on a Wednesday. They will now be a Meal Deal which will include a piece of fruit and a drink and will be available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. These will be at a cost of $8 each. The choices will be:-
Fried rice (vegetarian, gluten free)
Spiral pasta (vegetarian, gluten free option)
Ravioli (vegetarian option, gluten free option)
Lasagne
Mac and cheese
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
Banyule Children’s Gift Appeal
Annually for over 24 years Banyule residents and community services have gifted quality toys and vouchers to local children and families experiencing financial hardship through the Banyule Children's Gift Appeal.
Impact
In 2024, more than 500 local children received gifts, all thanks to community donations.
Disadvantage and financial hardship affect families in our community. Being a single parent family, having a disability or having a significant change in circumstance presents unique challenges.
Caden and Pax H (and parents) volunteered on Friday last week for the Banyule children’s gift appeal. They packed Xmas gift parcels for families in need.
Well done boys!
TEAM KIDS
Get ready for a summer packed with new adventures, hands-on activities, and memories your child will talk about long after the break - all with TeamKids at Greenhills Primary!
Here’s what you and your child can look forward to:
• Unique adventures every single day
• Value-packed programs
• Screen-free FUN
• Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks
• CCS-approved care
📌 See what’s happening at your school → https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/greenhills-primary.pdf
🔗 Book NOW →https://www.teamkids.com.au/venues/greenhills-primary-greensborough-oshc/
The Big Summer Read is taking place at Yarra Plenty Regional Library branches these summer holidays!
The Big Summer Read is a fun, state-wide, library program that aims to keep children reading over the school break. It has been developed to raise awareness and ensure all children have access to resources they need to maintain literacy skills over the summer school holidays. How? By visiting their local library and borrowing books to take home!
Our campaign is all about the joy of reading for pleasure and encouraging children to feel empowered through their reading choices.
How do children participate?
1. Be (or become!) a Yarra Plenty Regional Library member. Sign up online or in-branch.
2. Join the Big Summer Read challenge by registering online or filling out the paper log (collected at any YPRL location).
3. Log 5 books read or track reading for 5 days for the chance to win!
Sign up, borrow 5 books, and children can also receive a special activity booklet filled with fun things to do created by well-known authors and illustrators (think Real Pigeons, Dog Man!).
How can your school help?
Schools can help us to engage more children in the campaign by spreading the word and encouraging your communities to participate. To help, we can provide posters, colouring sheets, and compass/newsletter text (attached).
This year, YPRL prizes include: One Piece The Going Merry Pirate Ship Lego Set, Pokémon Charizard Nanoblock Kit, 100pc Crayola Coloured Pencil Pack + a selection of fantastic activity books including The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book and Wings of Fire: How to Draw. Find out more information via our website: Big Summer Read
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 4 Week 9 - Presented 12th December.
| Xander M | Prep AD | Xander, you have blown me away with how far you have come this year! You are INCREDIBLE! |
| Jack S | Prep AW | For confidently spelling all your red, blue and green star words! You show great persistence in all that you do and are a superstar speller. |
| Zak T | Prep AW | Zak, you should be so proud of the way your learning has really taken off, and it’s wonderful to see your confidence and resilience growing. |
| Callie B | Prep SB | Callie you have come so far this year! You have shown real Grit and determination especially in Literacy. Well done Callie!! |
| Amiya K | 1/2G | For trying new challenges in maths this term and acting with courage to build your confidence. Well done Amiya! |
| Markus | 1BH | For reflecting on your learning during our class discussions and identifying your next learning step. Well done Markus! |
| Logan | 1JR | For being a kind and responsible role model and always working hard as a GREAT learner this year. Well done, Logan! |
| Louis | 1JR | For becoming more confident in your learning and showing consistent effort in your writing and maths, especially when you use feedback to make your work even better. |
| Hugo G | 1KO | For always giving everything your best and reflecting on how you can continue to improve. We love having you in 1KO Hugo. |
| Otto P | 2TS | For always putting in his best effort and showing he is Being Open to the New by giving every challenge a positive go. Well done, Otto! |
| Elijah K | 3TW | Well done Elijah for the effort you put in to doing your work to the best of your ability. I love the way you are giving everything a go. |
| Ava G | 4DS | For growing your confidence in summarising excerpts from Storm Boy using a Single Paragraph Outline, you’re making GREAT progress. |
| Knox H | 4SH | For confidently turning his notes and facts about the Coorong into a detailed body paragraph in his information writing, and for adding thoughtful extra details. Well done, Knox! |
| Ruby R | 4SO | For her consistent improvement in attention when completing set work without being distracted. A super effort of achievement and stamina! |
| Harper | 5RB | For being such a kind and caring student. Well done on being amazing all year! |
| Georgia N | 5SM | For always approaching your learning with a positive mindset and working hard to extend your knowledge and skills. Amazing work this year Georgia! |
| Noah O | 6JH | For working diligently to plan, write and produce a high quality autobiography. Congratulations on another huge push to the finish line. |
| Lucinda T | 6JH | For having a growth mindset in Maths lessons, working confidently to solve BODMAS equations. |
| Felix R | 6LB | For always putting his learning first. Felix you are an excellent student who I'm sure will have GREAT success in high school. |
| Clara W | 6RM | For being an excellent leader and great friend. Clara, you are always happy to try new things and are a great team member who supports and encourages others. |
| Everleigh K 6RM | STEAM | Congratulations on a successful year in STEAM Everleigh. The way you take on your learning with effort and an inquiring mindset is admirable. |