From the School Leadership Team
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
Thank You for a Wonderful Fete
What a day! On Sunday we gathered for the Golden Grove Lutheran Community Fete, a partnership between our school and Golden Grove Lutheran Church, and it was a joy to see our grounds filled with families from across the community.
A fete like this only happens because of the generosity of so many people. Thank you to every parent, student and former student who volunteered, ran a stall, lent a hand or simply came along to support the day. Your time and energy made it possible, and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces around the church and school on the day.
A special thank you to Joel Schiller, who coordinated the fete this year. Joel’s organisation, calm leadership and care for detail were evident from start to finish. Thank you also to the fete committee and to Rob Mills for their tireless efforts in the lead-up to the day and on the day itself.
The fete is a wonderful way to welcome our wider community through our doors and share the love of Jesus. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make that happen.
P&F Update
We enjoyed our P & F meeting on Monday and the hybrid format worked well. We enjoyed planning for our Family Picnic and End of Year Fun Day. We are looking for volunteers who can lend a hand with either event. We are also looking for anyone interested in joining the P&F committee next year. You don’t need experience, just a willingness to be part of our school community. Even if you can only help in a small way, we would love to hear from you.
Our P & F AGM is coming up on Monday 23 November.
Swimming Lessons
Our Year 2/3 and 3/4 classes are enjoying their swimming lessons at Parafield this week. It has been wonderful to see the students building water confidence and safety skills, and having a splash of a time while they do it!
Children’s University Graduation
On Tuesday, a number of our students attended the Children’s University graduation to receive their awards. Your commitment to learning beyond the classroom is something to be proud of, and we enjoyed celebrating with you.
World Teachers’ Day: Friday 30 October
Friday 30 October is World Teachers’ Day, and we are looking forward to marking the occasion with a wonderful morning tea. Our Class Carers do a wonderful job of assisting with the occasion, and any donations of nibblies from our school community would be greatly appreciated.
Early Learning Centre Update
Works are progressing on our Early Learning Centre (ELC), with the development application now approved by Tea Tree Gully Council.
As the first stage, 1/2AK have moved into the classroom previously used as the Wellbeing Room from the start of Term 4. The Wellbeing Room has temporarily relocated to the breakout space next to 1/2HB. This allows the classroom behind the current GGOSH space, along with the 1/2AK classroom, to be refitted over the remainder of the year so that GGOSH can relocate early next year. The current GGOSH space can then be refitted for the ELC. At this stage, we are working towards opening the new ELC in mid 2027.
We are grateful for everyone’s flexibility during this transition and look forward to sharing more as the project moves ahead.
Looking Ahead
With so much happening, Term 4 is shaping up to be a great one. We look forward to seeing many of you at the fete on Sunday!
LLL - Charitable Donations Program
We're thrilled to partner with LLL Australia to bring you a meaningful way to support our school through their Charitable Donation Program.
Your generosity in making a deposit with the LLL through a Charitable Facility Account which will assist us in upgrading our Foundation playground.
The funds you hold in your Facility will generate notional amounts of interest that is retained by LLL who will make a regular allocation to us to further our project, while your original investment remains completely untouched.
Our partnership with LLL Australia makes it simple and secure by:
- Opening a new LLL Charitable Facility.
- Nominating Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School as the preferred beneficiary of the interest your facility will forgo.
That's it! You can rest easy knowing your money is making a meaningful difference in our community—all with zero fees or charges to you.
If you would like to know more, please contact Tanya Rowland, our Business Manager.
The link below enables you to open an LLL Charitable Facility and nominate our school.
Your investment helps us build a brighter tomorrow, together.
A few reminders
Please be reminded of some of our key events:
Term 4
Week 2
Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October – Year 2/3T & 3/4 Swimming
Thursday 22 October – Principal Tour 9.15am
Week 3
Monday 26 October – Year 5/6 Boys SACSA Basketball
Tuesday 27 October – Year 5/6 Girls SACSA Basketball
Friday 30 October – Year 3/4 SACSA Basketball
Week 4
Monday 2 November – Friday 6 November – Foundation & 1/2 Swimming
Week 5
Tuesday 10 November – Community Breakfast
Wednesday 11 November – Remembrance Day
Wednesday 11 November - Connected Schools Athletics
Friday 13 November – Pupil Free Day
Week 6
Monday 16 November – Foundation 2027 Parent Information Night 6.30pm
Week 7
Monday 23 November – Foundation 2027 Transition Day
Monday 23 November – P & F Meeting and AGM 6.30pm in the Admin Building
Tuesday 24 November – Principal Tour 9.15am
Wednesday 25 November – Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday 27 November – Carols Evening 7.00pm
Week 8
Monday 30 November – Foundation 2027 Transition Day
Friday 4 December – Choir singing at The Grove shops 9.30am
Week 9
Monday 7 December – Move Up Morning
Tuesday 8 December – P&F End of Year Fun Day
Wednesday 9 December – Closing Service at 9.15am
Wednesday 9 December – Year 6 Graduation Service at 7.00 pm
Our full school calendar can also be viewed on the school website.
Will Wallace
Principal