GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Round 6: Friday 20th June 2025
CURRICULUM DAY - NO INTERSCHOOL SPORT
DIAMOND VALLEY DISTRICT GIRLS AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL CARNIVAL
Congratulations to this group of amazing Year 5 & 6 students who represented Greenhills PS at last week’s Diamond Valley District Girls Australian Rules Football Carnival!
Greenhills 1 had a fantastic run, finishing with 3 wins and 1 loss, eventually bowing out in the Semi Final. Greenhills 2 proudly fought hard all day, finishing with 1 win and 3 losses.
Most importantly, both teams improved with every game, showed outstanding sportspersonship, and had an absolute blast! Keep on kicking goals!
COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Pierce S (5ND) and Perry S (2TS) for recently competing in the Metro West Annual Short Course at MSAC!
Both boys not only smashed their PBs, but also brought home a few medals to add to their growing collections.
Well done, boys! 💪🏼
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.
DESIGN YOUR OWN AFL BALL
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AUSKICK MID-SEASON ENTRY
Thank you,
Jordan Daley
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
ICAS
Greenhills Primary is participating in ICAS 2025! We know our students are amazing, so we’re giving them the opportunity to showcase and celebrate their talents in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing and Spelling.
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:
- Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)
- Read the Privacy Collection Statement below.
- Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf)
- Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
Online payment closing dates are available at icasassessments.com
Enter our Greenhills school’s access code – RUZ765
Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment. Please note that the ICAS subject areas shown for selection are at the school’s discretion. Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.
After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records.
Roslyn Mackie – ICAS Coordinator
TEAM KIDS
TeamKids’ 100 Hours Outdoors Challenge! 🌳
We're having BIG adventures this term as we work towards 100 hours of outdoor FUN!
Join us outside for a TREE-MENDOUS time – from scavenger hunts to nature play, there’s something exciting waiting every day.
✅ Help your venue reach 100 hours outdoors NOW – www.teamkids.com.au/venues
TeamKids has another amazing Winter Holiday Program planned!
Ready to discover the TeamKids difference?• Unique daily experiences
• Value-packed program
• Screen-free FUN!
• Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks
• CCS-approved care
📌 Check out what’s on at your school à https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/greenhills-primary.pdf
🔗 Book NOW à www.teamkids.com.au/venues
BOOK CLUB
CANTEEN
Hot chocolate is now available in the canteen - $2 with a choice of plain milk or soy milk.
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
OFFICE NEWS
SCHOOL SAVINGS BONUS UPDATE
If you have not yet re-allocated your School Savings Bonus from Uniform to School Activities and you are not planning to purchase any uniform in the next month – now is a good time to jump onto the portal and make the transfer.
At the end of the financial year any funds that remain allocated to Uniforms will automatically get transferred to the school for you to use on activities, however we have been told there could be a lag of at least four weeks until the funds are received by the school, due to the amount of processing that will need to happen for all the schools in the State.
We would like to recommend that the transfer is made prior to the end of the financial year if you are planning to use the SSB on school activities as we are unable to allocate it until we receive the transfer.
Just a reminder that if you would like to use your SSB for an activity please email:
greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au
With your child’s name and the activity you would like to use your fund towards.
ABSENCES
We currently have a lot of unexplained absences recorded on Compass, please check your child/ren’s absences on Compass and update:
If you have any queries regarding the absence, please email the office: greenhills.ps@education.vic.gov.au
STUDENT ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
If you need to collect your child early for an appointment, please come to the office to sign them out. We are unable to have students waiting in the office, so please allow time to sign out and collect from the classroom (the office will advise if they are in a Specialist class). Please collect your child before or after recess and lunch times as they may not hear the announcements during these times.
CAMPS, SPORTS, EXCURSION 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 trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid 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 primary school student is $154.
If you received CSEF in 2024 you do not need to apply again, however if you are new to Greenhills and have a valid concession card or have an additional child (eg Prep) that commenced, please complete the attached form (available from the office too) and hand into the office with a copy of your concession card. Any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the office. Applications close 4th July 2025. Here is the link to complete the form :
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 2 week 9 - Presented at Assembly on 27th June
| Annie C | Prep AD | For showing others what it means to be a respectful and focused learner, you’re a wonderful role model in everything you do. We are so lucky to have you in our class! |
| Sage | Prep AW | Sage, well done on showing G.R.E.A.T. teamwork by working respectfully with others, sharing ideas and supporting your classmates. |
| Emerson | Prep SB | For giving kind words of encouragement to others when they show courage. Well done, Emerson! |
| Indiana M | 1/2G | For your hardwork in reading and decoding words like a superstar! Well done Indi! |
| Lillian | 1BH | For acting with courage in the way you always contribute to our class discussions and for thoughtfully including adjectives and verbs in your writing, creating such interesting stories! |
| Louis | 1JR | Well done, Louis, for consistently showing enthusiasm and grit in the classroom. I love your positive attitude, especially towards your maths project. Keep it up. |
| Macy | 1KO | For the courage you are showing to keep on improving as a writer. You have come such a long way in the short time you have been at Greenhills. Well done Macy! |
| Lochie | 2RB | For acting with courage in every area and always trying your best. Well done Lochie! |
| Otto P | 2TS | Otto always shows kindness and makes sure everyone feels included. He helps our classroom feel warm and welcoming. |
| Aavya C | 3JC | For showing our school value of 'Respect' everyday and always being ready to learn. You are a super star Aavya! |
| Alice W | 3MH | For being such a sports superstar at our Athletics Carnival! It was very impressive how you displayed all our Greenhills G.R.E.A.T. values and acted with courage to have a go at so many events! Well done Alice! |
| Isabella M | 3TW | Isabella, I love the way you Acted with Courage and were Open to the New by participating in lots of event at the School Athletics Carnival. Amazing effort!! |
| Charlie M | 4DS | For the emotive conclusion to your text innovation on Leo and Ralph, your writing leaves a lasting impact on the reader! |
| Eva O | 4SH | For her incredible narrative writing skills! Eva, you blew me away with the effort and creativity you put into your imaginary friend story, I am so proud of you! |
| Harry C | 4SO | Thank you Harry for your great leadership and support for 4SO as our JSC representative. You lead and help us with courage and support. |
| Jayla B | 5ND | For her courage during our fractions sessions. Jayla has been hard at work pushing herself and asking great questions to build her knowledge. Go Jayla! |
| Annabelle | 5RB | For the thoughtful notes you take during our English sessions. Excellent effort, Annabelle! |
| Bella A | 5SM | For the positivity and enthusiasm you bring to class every day. Your attitude is infectious to those around you! |
| Yasmin T | 6LB | For your persistence towards understanding tasks. Thank you for asking questions and working hard to deliver quality work. |
| Fletcher V | 6RM | For being such a valued class member. Fletch goes out of his way to make everyone feel included and special. He is a fantastic role model of a G.R.E.A.T Greenhills kid. We are so lucky to work with Fletch in 6RM! |