PRINCIPAL S REPORT. Edition 31 18th October Division Athletics

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1 PRINCIPAL S REPORT Edition 31 18th October 2017 Division Athletics Congratulations to the 14 students who competed at last week s Division Athletics Carnival. They all achieved outstanding results with many personal best efforts. A great effort from them all. Six of these students have now qualified for the Regional Athletics Carnival that is being held on Thursday next week. These students are; Cooper G (5RW) Discus Zara P (5SP) Triple Jump Sienna M (5SJ) 800m & 1500m Olivia D (5AN) Hurdles Ollie P (6JM) Hurdles Noah D (6JM) High Jump Once again, the team was extremely well prepared by Claire Knell with their outstanding achievements a direct result of her hard work. We wish the above 6 students all the best for next week s event. ICAS Awards Once again, the students from Years 3-6 achieved outstanding results in the annual ICAS English test. 40 students achieved a Credit, 20 students received a Distinction, with 1 student receiving a High Distinction. Congratulations to all of the students on their achievements, with a special congratulations and well done to Eric L (6MN) for achieving a High Distinction. This result places him in the top 1% of students. Sincere thank you to Mrs Walling for her ongoing work to coordinate and oversee the ICAS testing program. She was ably assisted last term by Miss Miller. Published Writing As I mentioned last week, we had three students with work published in the annual Write4fun compilation of stories. It is my pleasure to announce a fourth student who also had their work published in this book. Jessica L (4RB) was also accepted with her story titled, The Water Spirit. We also congratulate Jessica on this achievement. Parent Requests If any parent would like to submit relevant information to assist with the placement of their child/children for next year, then this must be submitted in writing and addressed to me. Any correspondence must be received by Friday, November 3. Information regarding your child s/children s academic, social, behavioural or physical needs should be included in any correspondence. It is not appropriate to request specific teachers, but this will be taken into consideration based on individual needs. CANTEEN Bandanas Our Social Service leaders, Georgia F and Isabella G are currently selling bandanas at school each day to support the CANTEEN Foundation. The school supports this annual fundraising event and the students do a wonderful job assisting to raise additional funds for the foundation. Bandanas are on sale for $5 and can be purchased at recess and lunch time in the canteen courtyard. Thank you to those who have already made a purchase. Greythorn Primary School No Reading Avenue, North Balwyn Telephone: Fax: Website: greythorn.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au OSHCLUB Principal: Andrew Searle

2 Readabout Cover Competition The winners of this year s Readabout cover competition were announced at Assembly on Monday. Students and teachers were able to vote on their favourite design and with such high quality pieces to choose from, it was an extremely difficult decision to make when voting. Congratulations to all of the students who created and submitted designs as they were all very creative and of an extremely high quality. And the winners are; Joy T, Zahara M, Chinan Y and Eric L. The runners-up included; Adrian S, Lucy D, Mia B, Celeste P and Elena K. If you would like to view these designs they are on display on the wall inside the front door near the main office. Thank you to Miss Stewart-North for coordinating and overseeing the design competition. Curriculum Day A reminder that the last curriculum day for the year, (that is also a student free day), is being held on Friday, November 24. On this day the teachers will be involved in professional development sessions on our English and Wellbeing programs as well as the revised Digital Technology component of the Victorian Curriculum Enrolments To assist with planning for next year, would any families who are leaving the school and won't be at Greythorn in 2018 please inform the office as soon as possible. Your assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated. Division Softball Congratulations to our Girls and Boys softball teams who competed in the Division Finals played at Hislop Reserve yesterday. Both teams played extremely well with the Girls team winning one of their games and the Boys team winning all four of their games. The boys team now progresses to the next level. Well done to all of them for representing Greythorn with pride and distinction. Thank you to Miss Knell for training both teams and attending on the day to coordinate the fixture. Thank you also to Miss Stewart-North who also attended and assisted with team management. Andrew Searle Principal Greythorn Primary School Parents who wish to enrol siblings of existing GPS students For Prep 2018 PLEASE DO SO NOW Please visit the office for an enrolment form

3 Tuesday 24 October Last Day for PFA Mango order Wednesday 25 October Chess Club #3 Prep Transition # 3 2:15pm 3:15pm Thursday 26 October Animato Music Festival and Senior Choir and Taiko Junior (Year 4) Regional Hoop Time Finals Friday 27 October World Teachers Day PFA morning Tea Saturday 28 October PFA Halloween Disco 4:00pm 9:00pm Monday 30 October Yr 6 David Metro Trains Senior Al Star Boys Hoop time Regionals Tuesday 31 October Halloween Canteen Special Meal Deal $7 Wednesday 1 November Prep Transition # 4 2:15pm 3:15pm Chess Club #4 Thursday 2 November CPR and First Aid training Friday 3 November Debating Club Competition Tuesday 7 November Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday Wednesday 8 November Prep Swimming 8/11 17/11 Chess Club #5 Thursday 9 November CPR and First Aid training Wednesday 15 November Chess Club #6 Thursday 16 November Year 6 transition day to Koonung Junior College Friday 17 November Twilight Working Bee Tuesday 21 November Musica Viva Sousaphonics Wednesday 22 November Prep Transition # 5 2:15pm 3:15pm 7:00pm Oxfam Music Festival Senior Choir and Taiko Group Friday 24 November Student Free Day Wednesday 29 November Prep Transition # 6 2:15pm 3:15pm Friday 1 December Twilight Market PFA Fundraiser 3:30pm 7:00pm Yr Student Leader Speeches Monday 4 December Yr 5-6 Swimming 4/12 15/12 Tuesday 5 December Prep Transition 9:15am in the Hall Yr 5-6 Swimming Campion Book collection 12:00pm in the Hall Monday 11 December Parent Helpers Morning Tea Tuesday 12 December Yr 6 Transition Day to 2018 Secondary Schools Thursday 14 December Christmas Concert Friday 15 December LAST DAY OF CANTEEN Monday 18 December Yr 5 Student Leaders announced at assembly Tuesday 19 December Yr 6 Graduation

4 Canteen Bites As the weather warms up I require some help on a Monday morning for an hour to cut up fruit and vegetables. HALLOWEEN MEAL DEAL $7:00 1. Freaky Fried Rice (GF) OR 2. Spookgetti and meat balls An ice-cream Order online under HALLOWEEN MEAL NO OTHER CANTEEN FOOD AVAILABLE ON THIS DAY HELP REQUIRED Thursday 19th October Friday 20th October Lydia Linda Muir Monday 23rd October Tuesday 24th October Wednesday 25th October Thursday 26th October Friday 27th October Kate Locke Yelka Monday 30th October Tuesday 31st October HELP NEEDED Wednesday 1st November Music News Coming Up! Year 4 will be performing at Assembly next Monday 23 rd October Year 4 students will need to be in the Stadium by 8:45am on Monday Animato Music Festival Senior Choir and Taiko Group The Senior Choir and Taiko Group will be performing at the Animato Music Festival next week on Thursday morning 26 th October in North Balwyn, 10:30am 12:00pm. This Music Festival features choirs and instrumental groups from local schools and parents are most welcome to attend. Students will travel to the venue (St Bedes Church, Severn Street, Balwyn North) by bus. Consent and payment is due on Compass by the end of this week Saturday 21 st October - thanks to those who have done so already. We re looking forward to a fabulous performance! Joy Odou Music Teacher

5 CAMPION BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 BOOKLISTS Campion Order forms have been sent home this week. Orders need to be entered on line by Friday, 27 th October. Only orders online will be accepted, please do not bring orders to the office. Collection time for the stationery packs will be on Tuesday 5 th December from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, in the school hall. Stationery packs that have not been collected by parents on this date will be returned to Campion and parents will have to collect the pack from Campion. Listed on the first page of the order form is important information on the process of ordering your stationery pack. Timeline Orders: Collection Day: Orders to be completed on line by the 27 th October Tuesday 5 th December 2.30pm to 6.00pm

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