EDU-DANCE 2018

This dance program will be conducted next term at Greenmount PS, commencing from Week 1, October 10th. Please make your payment of $25.00 per student by Friday 21st September or contact the office to make a payment plan.

On Wednesday will be Rooms 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8

On Thursday will be Rooms 1, 3, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate footwear.

Early Years Conference

Parents of students starting Kindy in 2019 are invited to attend our annual Early Years Conference.

This is being held on Wednesday 17th October, 2018 from 9am - 11.30am.

Open Night 2018

The Open Night  is fast approaching!   Tuesday 18 September

We are looking forward to opening the classrooms and Specialist areas to families so that they have the opportunity to savour some of the experiences  that our students enjoy at school.

Some details of how the evening will play out are as follows:

• Classrooms  and Specialist areas will be open from 5.00pm to 6.00pm
• The finals of ‘Greenmount’s Got Talent’ will take place in the Undercover area from 6.00pm
• Food will be available from 4.30pm—a  Baked Potato van  and  British Sausage van providing some meal options.

Please note, two gates will be opened on the night—the Service entry on Innamincka Road and the main gate leading up from the Kiss and Drive.  The Polygon Place entry and oval gates will remain closed. We also  remind parents that for safety reasons, any older siblings on site must  remain with their families. We look forward to a wonderful Greenmount School community night!

Online Survey

Important note! there are only a few days left for you to complete the survey which closes on Sunday 23rd September.  We would appreciate 5 minutes of your time to give us some feedback with your thoughts about school programs and learning environment!

The online survey is available via this link  https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/vkukQysT

The Mathy Matt Show

On Thursday, we welcomed the Mathy Matt Show to Greenmount Primary School.  The staff and students all had a great time at the show. 

Science Week

Thank you to all students and teachers for making Science Week at GPS a success.

Book Week

Book Week this year has been opportunity for students to celebrate their love of reading and books. This was evident on Friday when students and teachers got to dress up as a character from their favourite book and paraded in the undercover area.

Year 6 Camp

On the 21^st May our Year Six cohort went on a three day camp to the Bickley outdoor recreation camp.  The weather could not have been more perfect for all of our outdoor activities.

Basket weaving

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2018

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Week 9, Term 2 on Friday 29th June at 9am.

Ms Nelson will be holding a Morning Tea/Basket Weaving and Yarning session on Friday 29th June at 9am.  This was intially meant to be on Thursday, but due to unforseen circumstances, it has now  been changed to Friday morning at 9am.

Easter Hat Parade

On Friday, March 30th, our student councillors had the pleasure of hosting our school Easter Hat Parade. Students paraded their Easter hat creations in the undercover area to their favourite community songs.

Combined Hills Anzac Day Service

Greenmount PS will again be hosting the Combined Hills Schools ANZAC Service on Thursday, 3rd May at 1.30pm at the Blackboy Hill Commemorative Site on Innamincka Road, Greenmount.  Two students from each class (Pre-Primary to Year 6) will be chosen to place a wreath on the memorial. All parents and care givers are welcome to attend.

Meet Our School Board

Greenmount Primary's School Board is currently comprised of ten members who meet once a term to  provide a spectrum of advice and guidance, from their particular field and knowledge, to the School.  They also help to support the school in its planning and policy development.  If you would like to find out more about these dedicated members, please click on the link in "Read more".