GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT - WINTER SEASON
Summer Interschool Sport Program to recommence next week, Friday 18th October.
NILLUMBIK DIVISION TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Thursday 12th September, 15 students from Greenhills PS participated in the Nillumbik Division Track & Field Championships at Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium. This event marked the second stage of competition, following their qualification at the DVPSSA District Athletics Carnival.
As always, all students should be extremely proud of their efforts, regardless of the results. Reaching this level of competition is a remarkable achievement!
A special shoutout to the following students who qualified (by finishing 1st or 2nd in their events) for the Northern Metro Region Athletics Championships, taking place next week.
- Charlie B (4TW)
- Arlo C (4DS)
- Ryan D (5LB)
- Jackson H (4TW)
- Maddie L (5JH)
- Ryan L (6BS)
- Sophie M (5BC)
- Grace P (4TW)
- Chris W (4DS)
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Oliver B (5JH), Brodie D (5JH) & Oliver A (5JH), and their Eltham Wildcats teammates, who won their U11’s Grand Final.
Etham 52 def Whitehorse 31
Well done 💪🏼!
Congratulations to Ryan E (3JC) & Hudson M (3JC), and their Eltham Wildcats teammates, who won their U9’s Grand Final, after trailing by 7 points with 5 minutes left.
Eltham 49 def Koonung 47
Well done 💪🏼!
Congratulations to Amelia B (2LO) who was awarded Gymnast of the Week for her improvement of forward rolls and facing her fear of heights.
Well done, Amelia 💪🏼!
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
BOOK CLUB
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE
OFFICE NEWS
Dear parents and carers,
In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.
The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
Actions for parents and carers
Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:
- Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government schools for Term 1 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
- Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. Please check your Compass records to ensure this information is correct, if not contact the office with new details.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers sent out via Compass tomorrow or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.
LinC -Community Emergency Support
We have Food/Pantry bags on offer from LinC (Love in the Name of Christ)
If you wish for a bag of pantry items to help with the day to day running of the house, please email greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au and we will let you know when they are available for pick up from the office.
MONTMORENCY SECONDARY ARTS ALIVE ART COMPETITION
FAMILY POTRAITS FUNDRAISER
CANTEEN
Sushi Day is Wednesday 24th October, orders close 17th October.
Wednesday Wonders will commence on Wednesday 16th October.
- 16th Oct 2024 - Fried rice (order by 9th Oct) **
- 30th Oct 2024 - Spiral pasta (order by 23rd Oct) **
- 6th Nov 2024 - Spag Bol (order by 30th Oct) **
- 13th Nov 2024 - Ravioli (order by 6th Nov) **
- 20th Nov 2024 - Lasagne (order by 13th Nov)
- 27th Nov 2024 - Mac & cheese (order by 20th Nov)
** GF Available
Orders are now open via QKR, please note on Sushi Day no other lunch orders available, only counter sales.
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,
Miriam
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 4 week 1 - Presented at assembly 25th of October 2024.
| Mila C | PAD | For the love you show for learning, every single day! You walk into our classroom every day with a beaming smile, ready to learn! |
| Zara B | PAW | For starting the term with focus and a strong connection to your learning and classmates. Well done and keep up the great effort! |
| Aston S | PSM | For the connection you are showing with your classmates. I love the way you are always helping out your peers when they are stuck and always speak with kindness. Keep being a star Aston! |
| Bonnie W | PSO | Congratulations Bon on your excellent beginning to our fourth term together. You demonstrate connection when you ask such detailed and meaningful questions during our class discussion. Keep shining! |
| Reuben | 1BH | For the amazing effort you are putting into your skip counting. I am so proud of you Reuben. You can now skip count by 4s keep it up! |
| Liv | 1JR | Thank you for setting such a great example for your peers. You've started term 4 like a superstar, demonstrating our classroom expectations and SWPBS with such positivity. Keep it up Liv. |
| Mitch L | 1KO | Mitch, thank you for being such an enthusiastic learner, always contributing your thinking to learning discussions and being such a wonderful role model. How lucky we are to have you as a member of 1KO! |
| Ruben S | 2LO | For an incredible start at Greenhills! Ruben, you have done a great job settling into 2LO and always walking in with a smile on your face, ready for the day ahead. We are very lucky to have you! |
| Eve B | 2LR | For making an absolutely super dooper start to her education at Greenhills. It is wonderful hearing all the knowledge you have to add to our conversations. Welcome, welcome, welcome! |
| Everleigh M | 3JC | For a fantastic start to Term 4. The connection you have made with your classmates and the effort you are putting into your learning is wonderful. I am loving your positivity and your contributions you are making. Keep up the super work! |
| Lucy M | 3MH | For being a wonderful role model with our SWPBS expectations. Miss Lucy you are a leader in being safe, responsible and staying connected with your classmates, and with your learning! You're awesome! |
| Henry H | 3RM | For being switched on to learning and starting Term 4 and with a positive attitude. Henry is presenting the best version of himself and demonstrating his kind and caring ways. Keep this up, Henry. |
| Opal B | 4DS | Opal, thank you for always being so active in our classroom discussions! Your enthusiasm and thoughtful contributions add so much to our learning. |
| Bayden F | 4SM | For always being so caring and thoughtful. We are so lucky to have such a considerate member of our class looking after us all. Keep shining superstar! |
| Finley S | 4TW | Welcome to Greenhills and congratulations on making an awesome start and fitting into our class. Well done!! |
| Issac A | 5BC | For empowering all your peers. You’re such a respectful and kind member of the classroom. Keep up the amazing work! |
| Oliver A | 5JH | For demonstrating our SWPBS expectations by challenging yourself and supporting your peers in their learning. You are a superstar leader, Oliver. |
| Aj | 5LB | Well done Aj on creating subordinate clauses to expand on your simple sentences. This will assist with enhancing your narratives. |
| Noah K | 6BS | The way you have thrown yourself into every aspect of Year 6 life speaks volumes about the courageous person you are. You continue to thrive as a learner and we adore you in 6BS Noah! |
| Jasper S | 6TS | The passion and dedication you have shown to your persuasive writing topic has been incredible to see. I cannot wait to read it! Keep up the awesome work Jasper! |