Greythorn Primary School No. 4694 Reading Avenue, North Balwyn. 3104 Telephone: 9857 9762 Fax: 9857 8175 Website: http://www.greythornps.vic.edu.au Email: greythorn.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au OSHCLUB 0411 392 707

Principal: Andrew Searle

Edition 24 – 16th August 2017

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Curriculum Day A reminder that next Monday (21

st) is a scheduled curriculum day with no students to attend school.

PFA Bake Sale The PFA is holding its second bake sale for the year this Friday. The last sale was a huge success with all of the items selling out very quickly. The sale is being held in the same area between the top and bottom buildings and will commence at 3:30pm. Thank you to all of the families from the Prep, Year 4 and Year 5 classes for supporting this fundraising event with your delicious baked treats. Your support of the PFA fundraising events assists the school in many ways including the provision for resource and program development. The money raised at the last bake sale enabled the school to build the low retaining wall around the sandpit with other projects earmarked when additional funds are raised. These projects include; purchasing internal blinds for designated classrooms and the development of the grounds adjacent to the oak tree after the shed is demolished. Parent/Teacher Conferences By now I’m sure that the majority of you have booked times via Compass for the upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences being held next week. If you have as yet done so, then I urge you to book a time to ensure that you have an opportunity to discuss with the teachers your child’s/children’s mid-year report and progress throughout Semester 1. Winter Blues Winter may be on the way out, but the last few weeks have been particularly severe in terms of how many staff and students have been affected by cold and flu symptoms. I myself have been struggling with this for a fortnight and haven’t as yet managed to shake off my infection. With this is mind, I urge you to keep an eye on your child’s/children’s health and consider keeping them away from school even if they are only displaying minor symptoms. This will not only assist your child to recover as quickly as possible, but also assist in avoiding cross-contamination with students and staff. Shed Demolition The old storage shed adjacent to the oak tree is scheduled to be demolished on Sunday, August 27. We are looking for interested volunteers to assist with this project. The plan is to have two crews working together with one crew demolishing the shed while the second crew assists with the removal and storage of the building materials. An online signup link has been created by Tim Roberts-Ferguson and is listed below. If you are interested in assisting but would like to discuss your involvement on the day, then please do not hesitate to contact myself or Ken Darby. http://signup.com/go/YdZjVkL

Casino Royale Night As mentioned previously, last year’s event was a huge success and a wonderful night of fun and entertainment for all who attended. It proved to be the major fundraiser in 2016 for the PFA. I encourage you once again to support the PFA and attend this wonderful community event and assist with the raising of additional funds for the school

Andrew Searle Principal

Thursday 17 August Yr 5 Artvo Art Excursion

Friday 18 August Junior Hoop Time Preps, Yr 5 and Yr 6 Cake stall 3:30pm — 4:00pm

Monday 21 August Curriculum Day No students to attend school

Tuesday 22 August 3KA 3SR

Parent Teacher Interviews Visit Balwyn East Kinder Visit Minifie Park Kinder

Wednesday 23 August 3rd Chess Club 1:00pm

Thursday 24 August Parent Teacher Interviews

Friday 25 August 3MW Visit Balwyn East Kinder

Tuesday 29 August 3MW

Senior Hoop time Visit Friend St Kinder

Wednesday 30 August 3KA

Book Character Day Visit Minifie Park Kinder 4th Chess Club 1:00pm

Friday 1 September Fathers Day Stall

Saturday 2 September Aero Schools Spring Areochallenge

Wednesday 6 September 5th Chess Club 1:00pm

Thursday 7 September 3KA Visit Friend St Kinder

Saturday 9 September PFA Casino Royale Fundraiser

Tuesday 12 September 3MW Visit Balwyn East Kinder

Wednesday 13 September Aero Schools Australian Championships 6th Chess Club 1:00pm

Thursday 14 September Aero Schools Australian Championships

Tuesday 19 September 3SR Friend St Kinder

Wednesday 20 September Prep—2 Athletics Day @ Doncaster Athletics Track Last day of canteen

Thursday 21 September No canteen

Friday 22 September End of Term 3 2:30pm

Canteen Bites

Thursday 17th August Kate Locke

Friday 18th August Fiona Casey

Monday 21st August CANTEEN CLOSED

Tuesday 22nd August

Wednesday 23rd August

Thursday 24th August

Friday 25th August Yelka Moloney

Monday 28th August

Tuesdary 29th August

Wednesday 30th August

Working with Children Check - a reminder for all parents:

The WWC Check is a minimum checking standard set by the Working with Children Act 2005 for those who work with children, either on a paid or voluntary basis.

All parent helpers in the school, as well as attending excursions and swimming, are now required to have a current Volunteer Working with Children Check and provide the details to our office. The application process is available online. For more information, or to apply, see our website under the Parent Information tab.

Please contact me if you are interested in assisting in the canteen. Fridays are the busiest day of the week and unfortunately if I don't have help on these days then it will be reflected on what's available on the menu . Thanks Suzy

Greythorn Primary School

Parents who wish to enrol siblings of existing GPS students

For Prep 2018

PLEASE DO SO NOW

We are busy making arrangements to welcome our 2018 Prep students. Our Transition program continues in early term 4. During our Transition program our newest students have the opportunity to see the school in action. They will meet our current Prep teachers and get the opportunity to take part in Art, Music, PE, Library, French and Science during the 6 week program. Our year 3 students will also be involved as they prepare to become ‘Big Buddies’ next year and follow up on their great work visiting our local kindergartens throughout terms 2 and 3. Our Transition program concludes on Tuesday December 5 with an information session for 2018 Prep parents in the Hall and the children meeting their new classmates and teacher. Information regarding Transition will be sent out to enrolled families this term. If you have a child to enrol or know of any families in looking for a school in 2018, please let the office know. School tours are held every Wednesday morning at 9:45am for interested families. Please book through the office. If you have any queries about your child starting Prep at Greythorn, please contact me: Mrs Narelle Sime Foundation Leader Prep Transition Co-ordinator Wellbeing Curriculum Leader sime.narelle.e@edumail.vic.gov.au

PREP TRANSITION

AeroSchools Victorian Championships

On Friday the 4th of August, 17 students represented Greythorn Primary School at the AeroSchools Victorian Championships. The students had a busy day, competing in preliminary rounds, final rounds and finally our group performance at the end of the day. The competition was very tough, with up to 40 teams entered in some categories! Our talented, committed students did GPS proud both in their performances and attitudes. We are very proud to announce that we had 2 teams who have been invited to represent our school at the Australian AeroSchools Championships in September. Congratulations to the following students who participated. Level 3 Junior Trios Catherine L, Natalie T & Mikayla A - 2nd place, qualified for Australian Championships Alison W, Emmy W & Kiarra C - finalists Maddy D, Leila K & Evie J Level 3 Junior Groups Lucia T, Tammy W, Mia C & Lauren D Phoebe C, Sophie M, Jamie T & Mia S Aerodance Junior Group Catherine L, Natalie T, Alison W, Kiarra C & Mikayla A - 2nd place, qualified for Australian Championships Whole school group performance - 3rd place A huge thank you to Mrs Tuminello for accompanying the students to the championships, and to both Mrs Tuminello and Miss Shipsides for training the students in the months prior.

Music News

DVD - Dreamweaver 2107

The production of our fabulous Dreamweaver Concert DVD is well under way and is due to be available at the end of August. It’s not too late to order your copy of our school concert covering performances from both nights. This DVD is a terrific momento of performances from students in all year levels and school choir and instrumental groups.

The early bird price has been extended - $30 The 2017 School Concert Production is being recorded and produced by David Mackenzie from DMedia. Orders must be made online at…….. www.dcmackenzie.com.au

Click on drop down menu tab ‘SHOP’, Add the product (DVD) to your basket, if you want to add more items go to Cart. Then proceed to checkout. In checkout fill in the name and address details in the Billing and Shipping field. Enter the name and class number of your child (eg: 4TK D.Mackenzie) Payment can made using credit card via Paypal or via direct bank transfer. You do not need a Paypal account to make a credit card payment. There is no postage service, DVD’s will be delivered to your nominated child at school.

If you have any queries regarding the DVD or the order forms, please contact: David Mackenzie dmackenzie03@gmail.com Or come and visit Tara Kapoor in 4TK (room 14) at Greythorn Primary School. Gypsies Rehearsals The Gypsies will be in recess for 3 more weeks while Julian is performing overseas. Gypsies rehearsals resume on Monday 11

th September.

Joy Odou Music Teacher

Greythorn Primary School

2017 Concert Order your DVD now!

Administration News

State Schools’ Relief - Prep CSEF uniform support All Prep parents who have applied for the CSEF grant, are entitled to a “Uniform pack”

Bake Sale

The Greythorn PFA will be running its next Bake Sale on Friday 18 August from 3.30pm. Donations for this sale are coming from the Preps, Grade 5’s and 6’s however, if you are a keen baker we would be very grateful to receive donations from other grades as well. Donation plates can be brought to the hall kitchen on the morning of Friday 18 August, or straight to the stall before

3.00pm. The stall will run in the walkway between the Prep/Year 1 building and the Year 2/3/4 building. Please refer to the Bake Sale flyer appearing in this newsletter.

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