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NAPLAN Results
Once again this year, all Australian students participated in the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program –Literacy and Numeracy). This involved students in Year 3 and 5 participating in the testing of reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy skills.
One of the major purposes of the Assessment is to give parents and caregivers information about the progress of their children in relation to nationally agreed benchmarks. These benchmarks represent the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy skills expected of students in Australian schools at these year levels. The hard copy reports have been sent home this week and will be available on Edumate through the Parent Portal in the coming days.
It is important for all children, parents and educators to appreciate that the NAPLAN represents just one method of testing and assessing. Whilst Good Shepherd results are collectively, high, it is important to note that, from time to time, student achievement in the NAPLAN does not truly represent a child’s ability and progress. Some children struggle to cope with the pressure of the experience, even though the assessment loosely represents classroom type tasks, takes place in the classroom and is conducted by the classroom teacher. These discrepancies tend to be few and both teachers and parents generally are quick to identify questionable results.
The NAPLAN Student Report should be viewed as complementary to our more detailed school assessment and reporting. Your child’s teacher is happy to discuss results if you need further information or clarification early in Term 4.
Interested in Music?
Would like your child to begin music lessons in 2022? Students have the choice of learning to play piano/keyboard, guitar, drums or violin.
Music tuition is for students in Years 2 - 6.
Forms are due back at school by Friday 22 October.
Absenteeism
If your child/ren is absent from school, or will be late to school on any day, please email admin@gspv.sa.edu.au as well as notifying the classroom teacher. Thank you.
Dad's Day Out
Come along to a GSPV Dad's day where we will head over to Maitland on the Yorke Peninsula.
This trip will be of interest if you remember the cars from Duke's of Hazard "The General Lee", Knight Rider with "KITT", or even have a soft spot for Ford or Holden cars.
Weather permitting there is also a go cart track which we may be able to use BUT if the weather turns bad, there will be a back up plan.
WHEN: Saturday 23rd October
ARRIVE: 8.00am sharp at the school. (We plan to car pool where possible)
BRING: BBQ meat
RETURN: 4.00pm (approx.)
There will be a small cost of $15.00 per person, just to cover fuel for the driver's.
RSVP: No later than the 13 October to Matt Modra on 0418 836 454.
Looking forward in seeing you then!
Growing Faith at Home
What is salt used for? You might think of its cleaning agent properties, its use as a preservative… or how it brings out the flavour in food. One of this week’s Caring Conversation ponderings is: Jesus says his followers must have the qualities of salt. What do you think he means?’ The resource offers some creative ideas that around the text ‘Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with one another.’ (Mark 9:50) I guess one take on this could be ‘How do you flavour the conversations that you are involved in? Check out the resource for more ideas!
Georgie Schuster
Little Lambs Playgroup
Little Lambs Playgroup will be meeting on the school oval again this Friday for some outdoor fun. Our area will be zoned around the Mud Kitchen, Cubby and Tiny Towns area. Please note, the JP playground area is not available on the day. Please bring your own rug, weather appropriate clothes, snacks and a warm cuppa. Once again, access will be through the oval entrance gates at the end of the car park. Hope you can join us to play and connect for our last Playgroup for this term!
Georgie and the Little Lambs Team
Resilient Kids Conference
Musical Showcase
If you would like to re-view the Farmyard Friends performance from earlier in the year, here is the link:
Performance link here
Password - GoodShepherd2021
Vacation Care
Imagination have been planning their exciting program for the upcoming school holidays. Hardcopies are available from OSHC and the office.
Bookings cannot be made using the 'Fully Booked' system. Paper bookings must be completed and returned to school.
Uniform Shop
Online QKR! uniform orders are encouraged, although the uniform shop is open for business:
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 10.30am
- Tuesday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
- Thursday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
Please contact Dani, our Uniform Coordinator, via email for all your uniform enquiries.
Masks are required to be worn inside the shop.
Canteen
The canteen is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for pre-ordered recess and lunches.
Menu items can be viewed on the QKR! app.
Please place your order by 8.30am with separate orders for each child.
Volunteer roster: (adults to wear masks)
Wednesday 13 October
S Houchen / D Cocks
Thursday 14 October
A McLeod
Friday 15 October
K Lucas / D Heyne / S Anthony
Entertainment Membership
Your membership contains lots of ideas of places to visit using discount vouchers during the school holidays.
Twelve-month Membership costs $70.00, with $14.00 going toward school fundraising projects. Click the button below to obtain your membership.
Lost Property Items
Parents are asked to ensure all clothing (particularly hats) and food containers that come to school are clearly labelled. Thank you.
