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Greythorn Primary School No. 4694 Reading Avenue, North Balwyn.
3104 Telephone: 9857 9762 Fax: 9857 8175 Website:
http://www.greythornps.vic.edu.au Email:
[email protected] OSHCLUB 0411 392 707
Principal: Andrew Searle
Edition 21–26thJuly 2017
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dreamweaver The excitement is definitely building with the
concert now less than a week away. Mrs Odou has been conducting
intensive rehearsal sessions with the students and teachers over
the past fortnight, with finishing touches to all aspects of the
performance being finalised. It promises to be a wonderful night
and an experience that you and your children will never forget. You
would have by now received information regarding costumes, drop-off
times and any other relevant information, but if you have any
questions or queries in regard to the concert, I encourage you to
talk to your child’s/children’s class teacher/s prior to next week.
If you have not as yet purchased tickets or would like to purchase
more, they are still available online via Trybooking. A DVD of the
concert is being produced professionally and will be available for
purchase. Orders of the DVD made by this Friday will be $5 cheaper
than orders made after this date. Details of the ordering is
outlined in the bulletin on the concert information page. 2018
Enrolments We are currently accepting new enrolments for 2018
across all year levels and especially for next year ’s Prep
classes. If you have not as yet enrolled your child in Prep it
would be appreciated if you could finalise this as soon as
possible. The office staff are only too happy to assist with this
process and provide you with all the relevant documentation and
information. Alternatively, you may know of a family who are
considering enrolling their child here at Greythorn. Please
encourage them to book into our weekly tours, or if they are
unavailable at these times, they can contact the school to make
alternative arrangements to visit. Drop-off & Pick-up Parking
As is the case every morning and afternoon on school days, the
streets surrounding the school are congested with traffic. It is
imperative for the movement of traffic, as well as the safety of
the students, that parking restrictions and road rules are adhered
to by everyone. This is particularly relevant to Reading Ave as it
becomes extremely congested each day with the amount of cars
turning in from Greythorn Rd. A 2 minute parking restriction
applies in Reading Ave in the mornings from 8 - 9:15am and in the
afternoons from 3 – 4pm. It is exceedingly frustrating for many
parents when this restriction is abused and cars park for lengthy
periods of time and block access to the safe drop-off and pick-up
points. When this occurs, cars bank up on Greythorn Rd very quickly
causing further congestion and hazardous road conditions. I ask
that everyone please adhere to the parking restrictions around the
school to assist with traffic flow, student safety and the
frustration levels of all road users. Family Bowling Night The PFA
has organised a wonderful night of fun this Saturday from 6 – 9pm
at the Healthways Recreation Centre in Mont Albert North. Those in
attendance will have exclusive use of the bowling lanes for
unlimited games. Tickets for the event can be purchased online via
Trybooking. Monday Assembly Due to concert preparations as well as
many students being involved in the ICAS tests, there will be no
assembly next Monday.
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Thursday 27 July Yr 5-6 Family Life Victoria
Friday 28 July Divisional T-Ball finals
Saturday 29 July GPS Family Bowling night PFA Fundraiser
Monday 31 July Yr 3-6 ICAS English 9:00—10:30am
Tuesday 1 August 7:00pm School Concert (Students rehearsing all
school 9:00am - 3:30pm) Besen Centre
Wednesday 2 August 7:00pm School Concert Besen Centre
Thursday 3 August Yr 5-6 Family Life Victoria
Friday 4 August Aero Schools Victorian Championships
Wednesday 9 August 1st Chess Club 1:00pm
Thursday 10 August Yr 5-6 Family Life Victoria
Tuesday 15 August Yr 3-6 ICAS Mathematics 9:00—10:30am Somers
Camp 15/8 to 23/8
Wednesday 16 August 2nd Chess Club 1:00pm
Thursday 17 August Yr 5 Artvo Art Excursion
Friday 18 August Junior Hoop Time
Monday 21 August Curriculum Day No students to attend school
Tuesday 22 August Parent Teacher Interviews
Wednesday 23 August 3rd Chess Club 1:00pm
Thursday 24 August Parent Teacher Interviews
Tuesday 29 August Senior Hoop time
Saturday 2 September Aero Schools Spring Areochallenge
Andrew Searle Principal
Parent Opinion Survey The Parent Opinion Survey is an annual
survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is
conducted amongst a sample of randomly selected parents at each
school. The survey will be conducted online by ORIMA Research Pty
Ltd between Monday, August 7 and Sunday, August 27 and only takes
15 minutes to complete. Information regarding the survey will be
sent out shortly to the randomly selected families. If you are
selected to complete the survey then I urge you to do so as it
provides valuable information to the Department and the school.
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Canteen Bites
Help Needed I am currently looking for canteen assistance on the
1st Friday of the month. Dates include 4/8, 3/11, 1/12 and 3/1
11:30am -1:15 pm The 3rd Friday of the month dates include are
20/10, 17/11, 15/12 and 17/2 11:30am -1:15pm Please contact me if
you are interested . 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 0422 588
731
Thursday 27th July Kate Locke
Friday 28th July Yelka Maloney
Monday 31st July Young
Tuesday 1st August CANTEEN CLOSED
Wednesday 2nd August HELP NEEDED 9—11am
Thursday 3rd August Carolyn De Jong
Friday 4th August HELP NEEDED
Monday 7th August Young
Tuesday 8th August
Wednesday 9th August Linda Muir
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.
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Music News
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Administration News
Dreamweaver 2107 DVD
A professionally produced DVD of the 2017 Greythorn Primary
School Concert, covering performances from both nights, is
available to order now. Dreamweaver is a night showcasing songs and
dances that take us on a dreamweaver’s journey through one person’s
imaginings once sleep has arrived. Get in early to order your
terrific momento of performances from students in all year levels
and school instrumental groups. Orders made by Friday 28th July -
$30 Orders made after Friday 28th July - $35 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 [email protected] Or come and
visit Tara Kapoor in 4TK (room 14) at Greythorn Primary School,
after hours.
State Schools’ Relief - Prep CSEF uniform support All Prep
parents who have applied for the CSEF grant, are entitled to a
“Uniform pack” Refer to the CSEF information in the newsletter to
check your eligibility.
http://www.dcmackenzie.com.aumailto:[email protected]
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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
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take no
responsibility for any error, omission or defect. Greythorn
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