from the principal

This is love (featured at our end of year service video)

A celebration of love in our school and community.

Christmas Greetings

You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.

Luke 2:12

Jesus, Teacher and Lord,

I give thanks for 2017 ... for all the positive moments and the excitement for learning that has been clearly evident.

For the talents and gifts that have been creatively shared… and the challenges that have been faced head on.

For the burdens that have been lifted and the hurts that have been healed.

For the respect and care that has been nurtured.

I give thanks for laughter and friendships.

For the faith that has been lived in our daily struggles.

For the hope that has lifted our hearts on the very dark days,

and for the love that has kept us going.

Lord,  I give thanks for the special community that is Good Shepherd Lutheran School.

Lord, last night we graduated the class of 2017.   I think especially of those families who, conclude their time at Good Shepherd Lutheran School.  I give thanks for their generosity, support and encouragement over their time with us.

Bless all families as we take our holidays - leave us at year's end Lord, with memories to cherish.

Pour out your love on us that we may return renewed and refreshed to continue our journey together. 

 Lord, inspire us through your spirit with hope and anticipation for 2018. Excite us to engage in the ongoing discovery of your love in and through our community.

In your name I pray.

Amen

May God give you all joy and peace this Christmas.

David

Graduation Awards

Many thanks to our Stage 4 students for leading worship last Friday.  Following chapel we acknowledged the contribution our graduating class has made to Good Shepherd and we celebrated the following achievements.

Visual Arts Awards: Jessica Hollitt and Amara Bos

Florey Creative Arts Award: Shannon Campbell

Physical Education Awards:  Jaiden Verrall, Zeid Jamal, Ayla Johnson, Tara Hobby

Languages Award:  Maddison Duns

English Awards:  Amara Bos, Molly Pearse, Rachel Kuhlmann, Stephanie Wybrow,

Mathematics Awards:  Jaiden Verrall, Stephanie Hansen, Amara Bos, Jessica Hollitt,  Zeid Jamal, Grace Mann, Bianca Wyatt, Heidi Hewetson, Shannon Campbell

Optimism Awards:  Bianca Wyatt, Jessica Hollitt, Ella Bussenschutt, Shannon Campbell, Ilona Howson, Stephanie Hansen, Taylor Hoeymakers, Tara Hobby, Maddison Duns, Rachel Kuhlmann, Stephanie Wybrow, Alyssa Williams

Love Awards:  Zeid Jamal,  Rachel Kuhlmann, Maddison Duns, Katelyn Kutija, Alyssa Williams, Trinity Kaesler, Ava Mitchel, Jaiden Verrall, Luke Donnelly, Finlay Thomas, Ilona Howson, Ayla Johnson

Also announced at our Closing Service were....

Principal's Award:  Maddison Duns

Spirit of Good Shepherd Award:  Shannon Campbell

School Captains 2018

We celebrate the appointment of our 2018 student leaders.

Captains:  Olivia Gregurev and Toby Hulme

Vice Captains:  Sarah Dunn and Jack Wake-Dyster