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INTERSCHOOL SPORT 

Round 7: Friday 27th June 2025

Greenhills Gold VS Apollo Parkways A – AWAY

Greenhills Green VS Yarrambat B – HOME

NORTHERN METROPOLITAN REGION CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

A huge congratulations to Isabella A (5SM), Sarah B (4DS), Arlo C (5ND), Annabelle Mc (6LB), Abigail PD (6JH), and Chris W (5ND) for proudly representing themselves and Greenhills PS at the NMR Cross Country Championships on Wednesday 18 June at the Kilmore Racing Club.

This event marked the third stage of competition, following their impressive qualifications through the Diamond Valley District and Nillumbik Division Carnivals.

Regardless of the final results, all students should be incredibly proud of their achievements. Reaching this level places them among the top 500 runners in Victoria for their age group—an outstanding accomplishment!

A special shout-out to Arlo, who has qualified for the State Championships, to be held early next term. Best of luck—we’ll be cheering you on!

COMMUNITY SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Nieva B (3TW) who, while playing for Research JFC, was awarded the Opposition Medal for being Best & Fairest on the field against Greensborough JFC.

Keep kicking goals, Nieva! 💪🏼

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:  

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas/)  
2. Read the Privacy Collection Statement below.
3. Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf) 
4. 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 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

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.

As of the 30th June, 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 10 - Presented at Assembly on the 1st August