Dear GPS Community

A very warm welcome to term three, the second half of the year already! A very special welcome to all of our new students and families, including our 36 Mid-Year Foundations, who are beginning their school journey with us. I trust that you have been made to feel very welcome and that you will experience all of the best things that our close-knit community here at GPS can provide.

Speaking of our close-knit community, last Friday we celebrated our first ever Grand Parents and Special Persons’ Day. On a beautiful, crisp and sunny morning, we welcomed hundreds of special visitors to our school. Our students very proudly gave their special people a tour of their learning environments and the beautiful grounds we have here at GPS.

It was such a pleasure to see young and old join together for a morning of celebration. This will now certainly be an annual event.

I take the opportunity to thank our wonderful staff for ensuring the morning was such a positive experience. Thanks also to our dedicated P&F who volunteered their time to serve morning tea and act as tour guides, pointing visitors in the right direction.

Finally, I offer special thanks to our Strategy Activation Team for coming up with the concept and then delivering a perfect event for our community. After the launch of our school’s Cultural Framework earlier this year, we formed a Strategy Activation Team to ensure that our Cultural Framework came to life amongst our school community. Consisting of key stakeholders from across our community; students, parents and staff, the team meets twice a term to brainstorm and collaborate to deliver initiatives that will elevate and value add to our school community. Thanks to the team and well done!

Condolences

Earlier this week we learned of the tragic death of former GPS student, Campbell Thorp. On behalf of the Greenwith Primary School community, I offer sincere condolences to the Thorp family and everyone who knew and loved Campbell.

Kind Regards

Darren

Payments for incursions, excursions, camps and SAPSASA events

At Greenwith Primary School, we are committed to providing all students with rich and engaging learning opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom.

Participation in incursions, excursions, camps and SAPSASA events plays a vital role in extending student learning and experiences. To ensure these opportunities can proceed as planned, it is essential that all payments or payment arrangements are finalised by the stated due date.

Due dates are clearly outlined in the EdSmart consent form, with reminder emails sent in the lead-up. Please note that late payments cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

Careful consideration is given when setting due dates to balance providing families with sufficient notice and meeting strict booking and payment deadlines required by external providers. When deadlines are not met, there is a significant risk of cancellations or increased costs, which can impact all students and families involved.

We appreciate your cooperation in supporting the smooth organisation of these valuable learning experiences.

Head Lice Reminder

We have recently received reports of head lice. Please continue to check your child’s hair regularly and let the school or class teacher know if you find any. This allows us to notify the relevant classes so families can check promptly. Thank you for your support!

School Uniform Shop Reminder

A friendly reminder to all families that the Uniform Shop is open during the following hours:

Tuesday: 8:30am – 9:30am
Thursday: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Outside of these hours, all uniform orders must be placed through the Qkr! app.

2026 School Fees Now Overdue

We kindly remind families that any outstanding school fees are now overdue. Please arrange payment at your earliest convenience via the Qkr! app.

For families who may be eligible for School Card, please submit your application online as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. Please remember that a new application is required each school year.

If you have any questions or require assistance with payments or the School Card process, our finance team is here to help. Please contact the school office for support.

Attendance

In South Australia, all school children up to the age of 16 are required by law to attend school regularly. Everyday your child attends school counts, as regular attendance and being on time everyday helps students to:

develop a sense of belonging
develop and maintain friendships
be more engaged at school
progress with their learning
experience success at school

It is important that students develop habits of regular attendance at any early age, beginning from the time they are enrolled.

If your child is absent, please notify the school or class teacher of the reason for the absence through the Sentral app, email, or a phone call.

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