GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Round 12: Friday 18th November 2022
Greenhills A VS Plenty Valley – AWAY
Time: | Sport: | Venue: |
9.30am-10.30am approx. | Basketball | Plenty Valley Christian College |
Cricket | Plenty Valley Christian College | |
Hot Shots | Plenty Valley Christian College | |
Rounders | Plenty Valley Christian College | |
Volleyball | Plenty Valley Christian College |
Greenhills B VS Diamond Creek – HOME
Time: | Sport: | Venue: |
9.30am-10.30am approx. | Basketball | Greenhills PS |
Cricket | Whatmough Park | |
Hot Shots | NA | |
Rounders | Whatmough Park | |
Volleyball | Greenhills PS |
FREE DRESS DAY - TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2022
Congratulations to Greenhills Primary School student Heidi K (4BJ)! Earlier this year, she was selected to represent Team Vic at the National Cross Country Championships, and will do the same again at the upcoming National Track & Field Championships. This is an amazing achievement and great reward for all the hard work Heidi puts in to reach her goals.
Participation in Team Vic is self funded - the cost for each student and/or their family to attend each of the School Sport Australia Championships is approximately $1000-2000 which includes uniforms, host state levies, transport, accommodation and meals.
To assist the family in raising funds, we will be having a free dress day on Tuesday 29th November, for a gold coin donation.
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
GET INVOLVED WITH OUR NEW MINI NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Weather is warming up and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the benefits of nature.
While you are out and about why not look for something that interests you or sparks your curiosity to add to our growing mini museum located in the reception area.
Ensure you check with a grown up before you pick something up to make sure it is safe. It doesn’t have to be an item - it could be something you have drawn or taken a picture of. Please don’t remove any critters from their habitat for this project.
If you have something you would like to add, collect a specimen card from the office to fill out to present with your item.
No valuable items please.
At the end of the exhibition there will be a prize of a nature journaling kit that will go to the most interesting/informative exhibit!
OFFICE NEWS
- We are in the process of finalising 2023 Book lists, these will be sent out via Compass next week along with details on how to order and details of 2023 Parent contributions.
- We are no longer receiving deliveries of RAT tests. We do have spare supplies if anyone needs a box. Please collect from the School Office.
CANTEEN NEWS
Lunch orders for Wednesday 14th December 2022, Thursday 15th December 2022 and Friday 16th December 2022 need to be ordered by the end of Thursday 8th December 2022. This is to enable sufficient stock to be able to fill those orders. The QKR app will be closed off for the final week after Thursday 8th December. Thanks for your understanding.
BOOK CLUB
The catalogue has been distributed at school and can also be viewed online
Online orders are preferred:
Orders will be delivered to your child – free of charge!
And 20% of sales are returned back to the school!
Issue 8
ORDERS CLOSE – WED 30 NOV, 5PM
CONNECTED SCHOOLS
8 FIGHTS WORTH PICKING WITH YOUR KIDS By David Morris
Parenting is hard. Parents have to choose their battles. Here are 8 fights worth picking with your kids:
The Reading Fight
Make your kids read. Because reading is tied to everything from cognitive development to the ability to focus. Make your kids read now.
The Outside Fight
Make your kids go outside. The natural world teaches us things. Plus, outside there's sunshine, fresh air, and exercise waiting for them. Most importantly, nature is full of things in short supply in our world: Discovery, wonder, peace, joy.
The Work Fight
Make your kids work. I’m saddened by how many parents don’t require their kids to lift a finger at home. There are priceless life principles you can only learn with a mop in your hand. Let sweat be their teacher.
The Meal Fight
Make your kids eat as a family. Our lives are a blur of incessant activity. Meals together are a physical pause to recover a truth so easily sacrificed at the altar of busyness. Nothing's more important than family.
The Boredom Fight
Make your kids live with boredom. Don't show a DVD on each car ride. Kids need unscheduled time. And, odd as it sounds, boredom is a skill. It's hard as a parent to deal with the assault of boredom complaints. But if you give in and fill up their time with external stimuli, you'll raise an activity addict. Make them learn how to be.
The "Me First" Fight
Make your kids go last. Not every time for everything. But enough to remember that the world doesn't revolve around them. Take the smallest piece. Give up the remote. Do someone else's chores. Get their least favourite choice. They won't like it, but they need it.
The Awkward Conversation Fight
Make your kids have uncomfortable conversations with you. Sex, dating, body image, values...Your kids will roll their eyes and resist. You will stumble and stutter. They need and want your perspective, lessons learned, and wisdom.
The Limitation Fight
Learning to live within limits is a valuable life skill. In fact, many adult problems arise from an inability to accept them. Screen time limits, dietary limits, activity limits, and schedule limits are all good.
As a parent, you have to pick your battles. They're not easy, but they're worth the fight.
GREENHILLS ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Just a reminder that this year the Greenhills Music Festival will return to being a live event after two years being online. The venue has changed but the content will again showcase the marvelous musical talent we have at Greenhills. The Music Festival is a celebration of the work the 2 choirs -the Recital and Training Choirs, the School Band, the instrumental students and our special guests, the Grade 3 students, have been doing this year. It will be held at Eltham High School on November 30th.
The prices for tickets are $20 Adult and $8 Students/Concession. Tickets can be purchased online on tryBooking, using the following link. https://www.trybooking.com/CDWTZ
Please note that there will be a rehearsal during the day for students in the Choirs, Band, and various small group ensembles or solo items. All other Grade 3 students will not be required to attend the rehearsal. Please be on the look out for Compass Permission Notifications.
I look forward to seeing you at Eltham High School on November 30th.
Best Wishes
Kate Stewart
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 4 Week 7 - Presented at Assembly 2nd December 2022 (Live)
| STUDENT | CLASS | COMMENTS - MAXIMUM 2 LINES ONLY PLEASE |
| Emrys | Prep BH | For the amazing writing you're doing every day! Emrys I love how you are making sure you are using adjectives and verbs in your writing and you even include different punctuation. I am so impressed! |
| Kyan I | Prep ND | For being an excellent listener. KJ is always keen to show he is listening and loves to share his ideas with the class. Keep up the fantastic finish to the year KJ! |
| Ava M | Prep SM | For showing so much grit in your learning. I love the way you show resilience in science when things didn't go to plan but you made interesting observations about what did happen! |
| Patrick H | 1GC | For being a superstar during our reading groups. Pat, you have been awesome at participating in our persuasive writing unit. Well done superstar!! |
| Ruby R | 1JC | For coming in each day with a smile on your face. Ruby, you light up our classroom when you arrive and everyone loves being around you. |
| Jacob N | 1KO | For always showcasing your critical and creating thinking by explaining your reasoning during your Maths tasks and by giving your opinion with reasons when writing to persuade. You will go far with your learning Jacob. Keep on being you! |
| Harper T | 2JM | Well done on an excellent year of learning Harper. I can see all the effort and energy you put into your work every day. Really well done! |
| Cordelia P | 2LO | For your incredible effort during our persuasive writing sessions and continually seeking feedback to improve. Cordie, you just blow me away with your determination to grow as a writer in every session you do. I'm so proud of you! |
| Sam F | 2SH | Sam, I am so proud of you for the effort and pride you are showing in your work, it's awesome to see you feeling so excited and positive about all that you can do! Keep it up, superstar! |
| Mia B | 3MH | For being such a wonderful role model for our class. You are always such a respectful and kind classmate, and I love how you’ve been listening to feedback and then working hard to achieve your best with your learning. Mia, your effort and enthusiasm has been most impressive! Well done! |
| Thenuka W | 3RM | For being switched on to learning. Thenuka enjoys the challenges that Maths and Music provide him. He is fascinated by numbers and using strategies to solve problems. Thenuka is quick to pick up how to play songs on the guitar and we are inspired by his efforts and talents. Keep up the amazing work! |
| Taylah D | 4BJ | For jumping into 4BJ with a positive attitude and a big, beautiful smile! You have made some wonderful new friends and your confidence is growing, I am so proud of you Taylah! |
| Lucas C | 4DS | For the TEAMWORK and EFFORT you have demonstrated during our Material Matters science unit. Lucas, it was great to see you working collaboratively to develop your understanding of the thermal properties of different materials. Well done! |
| Ava W | 4TW | What a super learner you are Ava. You consistently use our Greenhill G.R.E.A.T values while completing learning task and I love how you will give everything a go. Well done Super Star! |
| Elke O | 5BC | Elke always displays the GREAT values and treats everyone with kindness and respect. She is incredibly polite and always uses her manners! |
| Josh L | 5JR | For show GREAT improvement in your writing as well as the effort you've shown through our Science inquiry unit. Keep up the amazing work. |
| Sam | 5JR | Sam for showing some GREAT work habits in the classroom. It's awesome to see you put such focus and effort into your work. especially through our Earn and Learn unit. Keep it up. |
| Jemima G | 5RE | For always trying your best in all tasks and working to the best of your ability. Jemima, I was impressed with your Report Reflection, you have truly had a wonderful Grade 5 year. Keep up the fantastic work. |
| Ally T | 6BS | For being such a considerate, driven and helpful leader! You have such an impact on our classroom and I have loved seeing your confidence and grit absolutely shine this year. Thank you for being you! |
| Daniel H | 6LR | Dan you are doing an excellent job working with your debate team to present your ideas. Well done! |
| Ellie S | 6LR | For always being respectful and working hard on all of her learning. Well done on your dedication to achieving your goals Ellie! |