GHPS Life 

STEAM

At Greenhills, we’re proud of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths) curriculum we have in place, but we’re always trying to do more.

We always know that our students are better engaged, and their learning is enhanced, when families are actively involved.

As part of the 2022 School Council, a STEAM sub committee has been established to identify how we better connect the existing STEAM related curriculum with real world examples of these fascinating subjects in action.

We’d love to hear from families who may work in, or have a passionate interest in, a STEAM related topic to get your ideas on how we can link what we teach to what you do.

This could take the form of volunteering to be involved in some classroom sessions to engage our students and/or loaning some examples of STEAM resources or equipment that we could display around the school.

First though, we’d like to broaden our ideas with your input.

If you’re interested please get in contact with one of our STEAM sub committee members and we can invite you to a future committee meeting.

Daniel Kelly - Daniel.l.m.kelly@gmail.com

Sam Redman - sjr222@gmail.com 

Janine Hough - Janine.Hough@education.vic.gov.au

Brook Connane - Brooke.Connane@education.vic.gov.au

RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS  

A MOTHERS DAY MESSAGE FOR DADS - by Dr Justin Coulson 

Mother’s Day is a sensitive topic to write about. While it is a day of joy and delight for many families, it can also be a day of difficulty, and even pain, trauma, or sadness for many others. Many of us have farewelled a mother, experienced a relationship rupture with our mum, or experienced other challenges. And so many mums, this Mother’s Day, will be grappling with co-parenting, separation or divorce, or an inability to be with their children in loving and meaningful ways.

There are two other challenges that Mother’s Day brings:

First, even on the day when Mum should be feeling loved on by everyone, the overwhelming load of cooking, cleaning, and even thinking about what the kids should “surprise her with” still falls to too many mums. This is not how it ought to be. And second, one day of bliss (if it works out that way at all) is nice, but what about the other 364 days of the year?

So this is a Mother’s Day Insights with a difference. This is for the dads, the co-parents, the partners, the ex’s, and anyone else who wants to make sure that the Mum of the house gets the love and respect she deserves, not just on Mother’s Day, but on all of the days.

Mum, pass this on to your partner and others who matter. This is not for you this time. It’s for them to read, memorise, and live.

Help mum develop a sense of time affluence

Have you noticed how often Mum is flustered? How often it seems like there’s not enough time? And what time there is floats through the day like confetti, with just a minute here or there… and then the never ending demand that she get back into the rat race?

Recent research tells us our happiness goes up as our rushing goes down. It’s called “time affluence” and it means that we slow our lives down so that it literally feels like we have more time, even if we don’t.

How can partners do this? Help Mum build a sense of time affluence (or abundance if you prefer) by going for a walk rather than driving – and not walking for exercise. Create it by having a “yoyo” night (You’re On Your Own) where the kids sort themselves out with leftovers or cheese toasties. Create a system where Mum doesn’t have to feel obliged to do everything for everyone every time. Step back. Slow down. Or at least, let Mum do that a little more.

Be open to mum's influence 

Have you noticed how Mum is always the one who steps back and let’s everyone else decide? What would it be like if we were more inclined to look to Mum when decisions are being made and say, “Would you like to decide this one?”

It’s true that sometimes Mum is tired of making decisions. Perhaps she doesn’t want to. But studies show that even in our modern 2022, Mum is often voiceless. Everyone else gets what they want while Mum serves and does what she’s told. If everyone could stop being a bossy boots and let Mum have a clearer, louder voice, not by yelling, but by seeking her counsel and inviting her opinions, it might make life nicer for all, especially Mum.

Ask how you can help

If everyone said, “Mum, how can I help?” or if partners said, “Honey, what do you need?” it might make Mum’s day.

You know what’s bigger? Help without asking. It shouldn’t be up to Mum to have to tell everyone how to help and when to help and hassle them for not helping already. Do it without needing to be asked. This means remembering to empty the garbage or run the bins to the street, cleaning the kitchen, putting a load of washing on… you know, all that stuff that the cleaning fairy usually does.

Drop your agenda and help her with hers

It’s easy to get caught up in our own agenda and forget that the woman we’re brushing our teeth next to in the bathroom is a real person with hopes, dreams, and desires. Recognise her perspective and elevate her by treating her so well that your children will know how the most important person in your life ought to be treated. That way, when they’re bigger (or even now), your kids have no doubt how they ought to treat their partner when they are old enough – and how they should expect to be treated.

The greatest compliment any dad could ever hear is “You always treated mum like she was the most wonderful woman in the world.”

Bring that approach to every interaction. Make mum’s day – every day.

(And a quick bonus tip: Do the leg work to make sure Mum actually has a nice Mother’s Day and that she doesn’t end up cooking, cleaning, or choosing her own gifts!)

INTERSCHOOL SPORT 

No game this week - program to commence on Friday 20th May. 

The Winter Interschool Sport Program permission form has been sent out via Compass. Consent/payment due by Friday 13th May 2022. 

GREENHILLS HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

Congratulations to all students who competed in the Greenhills House Cross Country Carnival. It was awesome to see the big smiles and sense of achievement as the students crossed the finish line. How great it was to also have ex-Greenhills student and Paralympian, Jaryd Clifford, out there supporting the students.

REBEL COMMUNITY KICKBACKS PROGRAM

Greenhills Primary School is involved in the Rebel Community Kickbacks Program

What can you do to help Greenhills primary School benefit from this program?

Staff, family and friends can link the school to their Rebel Active Loyalty Program account and instantly start earning credits.    

Thank you, 

Jordan Daley

CANTEEN 

Next Sushi Day is Thursday 16th June 

Wednesday Wonders will be open on QKR until 11.59pm the Wednesday (week before).

Also there is Chocolate Big M supply issues, we only have strawberry available.

Thank you 

Miriam

OSHCLUB NEWS

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome Back to Term 2!

We hope everyone had a fun and restful holiday period and are excited to get back for Term 2! We know we are and we have some exciting new things coming to Greenhills OSHClub to celebrate! Read on below...

Preps!

With the start of term 2, children in prep are now taking themselves to class after the end of Before-School Care and, starting in Week 3, will also be bringing themselves to After-School Care after the final bell rings of an afternoon. This will help the prep children build confidence and responsibility. To help support this transition, we’re asking parents and guardians to please remind their child (or let their classroom teacher know) when they will be attending OSHClub of an afternoon. For any children who don’t arrive in a timely manner, one of our staff members will go around to their classroom and get them.

New Staff!

This Thursday we welcome new Greenhills OSHClub staff member Melissa to our service! Melissa is going to be a great addition to the team and we’re looking forward her getting to know everyone. Please feel free to drop by and introduce yourselves to Melissa!

I Spy With My Little Eye!

Greenhills OSHClub has some fun STEM-based activities starting in the afternoon to help children to grow their curiosity and engage in kid-friendly science! During the “Eye Spy” campaign, children will make “swimming spaghetti”, conduct a soundwaves experiment, “grow” some ice”, and make an apple volcano! If your child(ren) would like to participate in these awesome activities, please book them in via the iParent Portal or by contacting us on 0437 928 183 or greenhills@oshclub.com.au. 

Club Fun! 

Our clubs will be returning soon with some fun new clubs and some  favourites returning! The “Cooking Club” will be returning on a Monday afternoon and “Art Attack” Club on a Tuesday afternoon. The other clubs we will be running this term will be announced soon, so please stay tuned! If your child(ren) would like to participate in these clubs, please book them in via the iParent Portal or by contacting us on 0437 928 183 orgreenhills@oshclub.com.au. 

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If you need to make a booking, please do so through the iParent Portal or contact the service on 0437 928 183 or greenhills@oshclub.com.au. Greenhills OSHClub is open 6:45-9:00am for Before-School Care, 3:00-6:30pm for After-School Care and 6:45am-6:30pm for Vacation Care/Pupil Free Days. 

OSHClub Service Phone: 0437 928 183  

OSHClub Service Email: greenhills@oshclub.com.au 

Coordinator: Megan Statham-Danckert  

Educators: Jordan Martin, Jorja Sullivan, Melissa Ong 

OSHClub Head Office: 1300 395 735 or oshaccounts@junioradventuresgroup.com.au 

All families must be enrolled to attend the service, remember this is FREE!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au. All bookings and cancellations can also be managed via the iParent Portal. 

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Term 2 Week 2 - Presented at assembly Friday 20th May 2022 

HERE ARE THE SUPERSTARS FOR THIS WEEK!