GHPS Life
lNTERSCHOOL SPORT
The Summer Interschool Sport Program will pause until Term 4.
The Winter Interschool Sport Program will commence early in Term 2 and continue through into Term 3.
A Compass event will be shared shortly.
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
PHOTO DAY
School Photos are Wednesday 22nd April (Term 2, Week 1)
Orders are now open via Compass.
Note all students will have their photo's taken on this day.
Sibling orders close 11.59pm Tuesday 21st April.
TEAM KIDS
Fall into fun with TeamKids these Autumn school holidays!
There’s something for everyone:
→ New experiences and activities every day
→ Qualified and remarkable Educators
→ Healthy and yummy snacks
→ CCS-approved care
Click on the following link to check out Greenhills Primary program + secure your spot today https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/greenhills_primary.pdf
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
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!
Thank you
Miriam
OFFICE NEWS
HAPPY EASTER
The Office Team would like to wish you all a very happy, safe and restful Easter Holiday break.
CAMPS, SPORTS and EXCURSIONS 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 excursions, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or support an out of home care student, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families.
The allowance is paid directly 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 student is $400 for eligible school students.
If you applied for CSEF last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstance, eg; new Prep enrolled.
New applicants should
Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or print the attached, these are due by 26th June 2026. Click here for application form
Further details contact the office or go to: https://www.vic.gov.au/camps-sports-and-excursions-fund
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 1 Week 10 - Presented Friday 1st of May.
| Frankie | PAF | For always trying your best in our writing sessions. I love that you are already remembering to put full stops at the end of your sentences! You are fabulous, Frankie! |
| Felicity | PAW | For a wonderful term in Prep and the consistent effort you put into working hard and showing kindness every day. You are a superstar learner! |
| Zephyr | PIH | For always trying your hardest during our English sessions. I love the way you have been pushing yourself to write multiple sentences. |
| Colin T | 1BH | Colin is a Maths superstar! He shows wonderful persistence, and consistently challenges himself. Well done Colin, I am so proud of you! |
| Jack S | 1JR | For always giving his best effort in everything he does. Jack is a role model in our class, always following the GREAT values! |
| Evie | 1KO | For the persistence you are showing in your Maths. You always seek feedback and are willing to take it on to keep on improving, especially when counting 3 digit numbers. What a superstar you are! |
| Erin | 2RB | For showing outstanding effort and respect, listening and volunteering to contribute to our classroom discussions. |
| Aston S | 2TS | For always being safe, responsible and kind, you show great leadership qualities. We love having you in 2TS. Thank you for being you! |
| Frankie W | 2MH | For always being respectful, responsible, safe and kind. You are an amazing student and a wonderful role model for our class! Well done Frankie! |
| Ivan L | 34C | For using fantastic sensory descriptions in your writing. Ivan, your ability to describe what you can see, hear, feel, taste and smell makes your writing come alive. I am so proud of your creativity and effort! Keep up the amazing work! |
| Daisy B | 34H | For pushing herself to take on challenges, asking thoughtful questions, and thinking outside the box to be the best she can be. |
| Anjana J | 34W | Anjana, I love your positive attitude to school and the way you always give everything a go. Your enthusiasm for learning will help you continue to develop your skills. You are a SUPER Star!!! |
| Ash B | 34J | For acting with courage to proudly and confidently share his descriptive writing with the class. Thank you, Ash! |
| Aston K | 34S | Aston has shown outstanding confidence in sharing his learning and clearly articulating his goals during his Student Agency Conference. He has embraced feedback with a positive mindset and is consistently applying himself to improve. So proud of you, superstar! Keep it up. |
| Sarah B & Maaziyar S | 5KJ | Well done to both of you for demonstrating outstanding kindness and inclusion by giving up your lunchtime to support a student who was feeling lonely and helping them find a Prep friend to play with. |
| Cooper L | 5ND | For his brilliant Choose Your Own Adventure writing this term. Cooper has worked hard to craft really interesting passages, adding more complex elements to his sentences to make them richer. I can't wait to read the finished story Cooper! |
| Oliver F | 6SM | For the initiative and leadership you have shown when completing your learning tasks. You finish on time and without having to be asked, move onto your leadership responsibilities. Well done Ollie! |
| Jacob B | 6LB | For your persistence in learning new maths tasks. I love that you are taking control of your learning and asking for help from your peers when needed. Keep up the GREAT work! |
| Kaiden P | 6RM | For the huge effort he is been making to demonstrate his understanding of his novel in English. Kaiden is organised and dedicated to working hard and completing work to the besi of his ability. Kaiden you are a G.R.E.A.T role model to your peers. Congratulations! |
| Dalton K 6RM | Performing Arts | For his outstanding growth in confidence, demonstrating admirable courage when performing in front of his peers. |
| Ben R PAW | STEAM | For asking questions, sharing his knowledge and actively participating in all our STEAM learning. It's great to share in his new discoveries and wonder! |
| Jack O 5ND | PE | For focusing on being your best, showing effort, and persistence at our Greenhills House Cross Country. Keep up the great work! |