GHPS Life
INTERSCHOOL SPORT - WINTER SEASON
Round 2: Friday 26th May 2023
Greenhills A VS Laurimar A – HOME
Time: | Sport: | Venue: |
9.30am-10.45am approx. | Aussie Rules Football | Greensborough Park |
Netball | Greenhills PS | |
Soccer | Partington’s Flat | |
Softball Boys | Greenhills PS | |
Softball Girls | Partington’s Flat |
Greenhills B VS Glen Katherine B – AWAY
Time: | Sport: | Venue: |
9.30am-10.45am approx. | Aussie Rules Football | Anthony Beale Reserve |
Netball | Glen Katherine PS | |
Soccer | Glen Katherine PS | |
Softball Boys | NA | |
Softball Girls | NA |
DVPSSA DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
On Thursday 18th May, the Greenhills Cross Country Team took part in the DVPSSA District Cross Country Carnival, at Eltham Lower Park.
All students, regardless of the results achieved, should be extremely proud of their efforts and the way in which they showcased the school’s GREAT values.
Overall, Greenhills PS finished 4th out of the 10 competing schools.
Good luck to the students below who qualified (by finishing top 10 in their event) for next week's Division Cross Country Carnival.
- Annabelle Mc 4IH
- Archie G 5SM
- Poppy F 5SM
- Heidi K 5SM
- Cooper B 6BS
- Gabby C 6LR
- Aimee K 6TS
- Indie L 6LR
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
5 CENT FRENZY
Raid your money boxes, lift up your couch cushions, ask your grandparents, collect your spare change, 5c frenzy is here again.
Starting Monday 22nd of May and running for 5 weeks until Thursday 22nd of June.
Please send in your spare change to your child's classroom during the week (any coins accepted). The money will be collected and counted each week on Friday morning.
Weekly prize - 15 mins extra playtime for the class who collects the most money each week.
Grand prize - Fish and Chip lunch for the class who collects the most money overall during the 5 weeks.
This year we are raising funds for Classroom sports equipment (skipping ropes, basketballs, footballs, down-balls etc to use at playtime).
Let's make it bigger and better than last year.
From your friendly PA team.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN
The canteen relies on the help of parent volunteers to operate. Parent helpers are needed for a maximum of one hour, from 1pm - 2 pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday). Helpers need to have completed the 2023 Volunteer OHS Induction.
To book in to volunteer, please go to ‘Care bookings’ http://www.carebookings.com.au). Access Code is JGU9L.
Thanks,
Miriam.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Term 2 Week 5 - Presented at Assembly 2nd June.
| Perry S | Prep BH | For always showing effort in your learning. Perry, I love seeing your excitement for your descriptive writing. You are now using a different sentence starter for each sentence. I am so proud of you! |
| Jasmine B | Prep BZ | Jasmine, you are such a kind and considerate member of our class. I love how you are always taking good care of your friends and looking out for others. We are so lucky to have you in Prep BZ! |
| Darcy M | Prep SM | For the time and effort you have been putting into your writing. I love they way you are showing adventure, having a go at things you are unsure of and always trying your best. Keep up the great work! |
| Jay M | 1GC | For slowing down and taking you time with your handwriting. I am so proud that you are taking pride in how your work is presented. Well done Jay! |
| Paul S | 1JC | Thank you for always walking into the classroom with a smile on you face and your readiness to learn. You always try hard and put all your wonderful efforts into your work. You are a superstar! |
| Rhyda H | 1KO | For the amazing effort he is putting in to his Literacy when analysing characters and apply this into his own descriptive writing. Keep it up superstar! |
| Emily T | 2AD | For always approaching learning tasks with a positive attitude and an eagerness to do your best. You're amazing, Em! |
| Elijah J | 2JM | For working towards building social skills. Elijah has taken part in several different discussions about how to find games to play outside and is discovering different strategies he can use. Excellent work Elijah! |
| Willow P | 2LO | For your wonderful enthusiasm during our Mad About Science incursion. Willow, it was fantastic to see you asking such great questions and showing so much enjoyment in the experiments. Well done! |
| Izzy S | 2SH | For showing such enthusiasm and curiosity during our Mad About Science incursion. Izzy it was great to see you showing so much enjoyed experimenting with forces, making new discoveries, and attempting to give reasoning to show your understanding of your findings. Well done, superstar scientist! |
| Anna Y | 3AK | Anna, you are to be congratulated in all your endeavours both in the classroom and out. You represent yourself and 3AK, beautifully. Keep achieving all your goals in literacy, numeracy and your sporting ventures. |
| Claudia C | 3MH | For being a magnificent mathematician! Your use of mental strategies when adding and subtracting 9, 19, 29 etc. was most impressive. Keep up the fantastic work Claudia! |
| Michael | 3RM | Michael, for always politely and enthusiastically contributing thoughtful connections, opinions and facts to our class discussions. You are a kind and friendly member of 3RM and always displaying the GREAT values. Well done! |
| Lana N | 4DS | For the effort you put into your learning. Lana, you consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and strive for excellence. Keep it up! |
| Chin Chin | 4IH | Chin Chin I love how you always try your hardest in everything you do and have been making an effort to contribute more during our class discussions. You are a superstar! Keep up the great work. |
| Riley | 4JR | For showing such incredible effort and respect in your learning. I have appreciated your attitude to learning over the last couple of weeks and your efforts to complete your personal goal. Keep it up. |
| Adrian F | 4TW | Well done Adrian on the fantastic choices you are making in the classroom. I love that you are showing what a valuable member of 4TW you are. Keep up this awesome attitude! |
| Kaelyn | 5BC | Kaelyn, I love hearing you share your insights and thoughts. Keep raising your hand because you add so much to our class discussions. |
| Daniella J | 5SM | For being such a helpful, kind and inclusive friend to everyone in 5SM. I am so proud of you Daniella and have loved watching you blossom this year! |
| Stella H | 6BS | For challenging yourself at every opportunity! I have been so impressed by how you are pushing yourself, particularly in maths and writing. Keep up the awesome work legend, I can't wait to see what you achieve next! |
| Tayla P | 6LR | For being a confident and active contributer to class. Thank you for sharing your questions and knowledge freely with the grade. |
| Zoe A | 6TS | For the impressive growth in your mindset and ability to reflect on your strengths and next steps, particularly in maths. Zoe, you are awesome and I am so proud of you! |
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
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 student is: $125 for primary school students.
HOW TO APPLY
New applicants should complete the attached form or contact the school office to obtain a copy. If you applied for CSEF at GHPS in 2022, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:
- new student enrolments: your child has started or changed schools this year.
- changed family circumstances, such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.
Check with the school office if you are unsure. Applications need to be submitted no later than 23rd June 2023. Any queries, contact the office.