GHPS Life

INTERSCHOOL SPORT 

Round 11: Friday 10th November

Greenhills A VS Laurimar A – AWAY

Greenhills B VS Laurimar C – HOME

Massive shout out to Sophie M (4TW), Heidi K (5SM), Gabby C (6LR), Ivy B (6TS) & Lachlan H (6BS) who represented themselves and Greenhills PS at last week’s SSV State Track & Field Championships. Making State is an incredible achievement and something to be very proud of - especially as close to 100,000 students started the process at the District level. The whole Greenhills community is extremely proud of you 💪🏼!

Very special mention to Heidi who finished first in the 800m and 1500m, taking home the gold medals and the mantle of Victorian Champion.

TEAM COLOURS DAY

Earlier this year, Heidi K (5SM) was selected to represent Team Vic at the National Cross Country Championships in Canberra. She will also be doing the same again at the upcoming National Track & Field Championships in Tasmania. This is an amazing achievement and great reward for all the hard work Heidi puts in to reach her goals. 

Participation in Team Vic is self-funded – the cost for each student to attend each School Sport Australia Championships is approximately $1000, which includes uniforms, host state levies, transport, accommodation and meals. 

To assist the family in raising funds, we will be having a Team Colours Day on Thursday 30th November, for a gold coin donation. On this day, come dressed in your favourite team’s colours – this can include, but not limited to, Aussie Rules Football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball or Cricket. Fun sports rotations will also be held through the day, run by some of your Year 6 Leaders. 

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

OFFICE NEWS

Thankyou,

Victoria Harris.

 CONNECTED SCHOOLS

HALTS!

 When your child is being oppositional or defiant, consider the acronym “HALTS”. Our children act out most when they are Hungry, Angry (or frustrated), Lonely (and wanting attention), Tired, or Stressed. Watch for these signals, and then use them as reconnection opportunities. Don’t try to set limits and discipline when they’re emotional. Instead, keep them calm, and then find ways to teach them. happyfamilies.com.au

Parents Partnerships Leader - Roslyn Mackie 

GREENHILLS ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

It is that time of year where if you venture near the Music Room, you will hear students practising and rehearsing for the Music Festival. This year's Festival will be held on Wednesday 29th November at the Nalleijerring Performance Centre at Eltham High School, commencing at 7.30p.m.

The Recital and Training Choirs will be performing alongside Danielle's singing students, Steve's guitar students from Grades 3 - 6, the violin ensemble, and an array of solo items. Grade 3 students will also be presenting an item. 

The Music Festival promises to be a great night of musical entertainment. Tickets can be purchased through tryBooking using the following link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CMSRV

I look forward to seeing you there.

Kate Stewart.

CANTEEN

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! 

Thanks, 

Miriam.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Term 4 Week 6 - Presented at Assembly 17th of November 2023