Year 3-6 House Athletics Carnival
Last week’s athletics carnival was very successful with warm and fine conditions for the students and staff. The students competed in a range of track and field events, earning points for their respective Houses for all participation. Congratulations to every student for their positive participation and the enthusiastic way they supported each other throughout the carnival. Congratulations to Allen House for winning this year’s carnival. Thank you to the many staff who attended for their work to manage the students and assist with the events. Thank you also to the many parents who attended to support the students or assist with the program. A big thank you to Mrs Deckert for once again preparing and organising all aspects of the carnival to ensure the students had a great time and everything ran like clockwork. Great job!
Regional Swimming Carnival
Nine students represented Greythorn at yesterday’s Regional Swimming Carnival held at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. I congratulate these students for progressing to this high level of competition, being only one step below the State Championships. The students competed in a range of individual and relay events, and they all achieved outstanding results. These results are listed below.
- Keanu T (609) – 50m Backstroke – 1st & 50m Freestyle – 3rd
- Yuming L (510) – 50m Freestyle – 7th & 50m Butterfly – 8th
- Jessie C (405) – 50m Breaststroke – 1st & 50m Freestyle – 3rd
- Keanu T (609), Yuming L (510), Louie C (608) & Jessie C (405) Medley Relay – 8th
- Lachie Z (405), Jessie C (405), Liam E (403) & Daniel Z (313) Freestyle Relay – 7th
- Louie C (608), Lachie D (607), Llewyn W-C (607) & Keanu T (609) Freestyle Relay – 7th
Congratulations to Keanu T (609) and Jessie C (405) for progressing to the State Championships in their respective events of backstroke and breaststroke. An incredible achievement by both students. This event is being held on Thursday, April 23 and we wish them well for this. Thank you to Mrs Deckert for her ongoing work to coordinate and manage the students as they progress through the competitions.
PFA Easter Raffle
Thank you to those families who made donations for this year’s PFA Easter raffle. Your donations ensure the success of this fundraising effort. Ticket sales will remain open until midday today. Prizes will be handed out at the assembly on Thursday, April 2. The PFA has once again done an outstanding job organising and coordinating the raffle and I sincerely thank all who were involved. It is a much-loved annual fundraising event which everyone looks forward to.
JSC Easter Hat Parade
This year’s Easter hat parade is being held this Thursday at 9am in the stadium and all are welcome to attend. We’re looking forward to seeing all the amazing creations and enjoying the fun of the parade. Prizes will be awarded to students from each year level.
Easter Colouring Competition
Congratulations to Gabby G (609) who was the winner from Greythorn in this year’s Easter colouring competition, which is held annually by the Member for Kew, Jess Wilson. Congratulations also to Jack C (124) and Aiyana B (222) who were both runners-up. They were presented with a certificate and prize by Jess at an afternoon tea held last Thursday in her Kew office for all winners. It was an exciting event for the students and their families.
End Term 1
A reminder that the students will be dismissed at 2:30pm tomorrow. Wishing you all a happy Easter and an enjoyable break with family and friends.
Andrew Searle
Principal