Parent Information
Welcome Party 2024
It's time to begin thinking about our Welcome Party for 2024! This event is run each year by a team of generous parents, and we require more people to join the team. If you would like to help out in delivering a great event for our school community, please send me an email (here) by Monday, 20th November.
Brett Humphrys
Acting Principal
Uniform Shop Hours Week 6
Tuesday: 8am – 10:30am, 1pm – 3:30pm
Thursday: 1pm – 3:30pm
Please NOTE: The Uniform Shop and QKR Orders final day of trading for 2023 is Thursday 30th November.
SECOND HAND SALE
Due to excess stock, second hand items are on further sale! Come in and grab a bargain ready for the New Year!
All second hand rugby’s $25 or less.
All other sports uniform reduced 20% less than tag price.
Some formal items also reduced.
Year 2 Uniform Fittings
A reminder for Year 2’s needing formal uniform fittings for 2024 to please book an appointment before Nov 30th:
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/w8ver
Front Office
A friendly reminder to notify the front office of the following:
- When your child is absent due to illness, family reasons etc.
- When students are being picked up before the usual dismissal time.
- When students are going on an extended absence. Remember, there is a form available through the front office for this purpose.
New Cricket Pitch is Open!
We’re very excited to finally reveal our new cricket pitch officially opened with a friendly match between our Stage 4’s and Co-Principal Evie Stevens, with Co-Principal Brett Humphrys as umpire.
Recently joining our school community, after immigrating to Australia in 2022, Savar was very excited to take a wicket after just a few balls!
Congratulations on a great game, and we look forward to seeing our students enjoy many seasons on the new pitch.
Music Concert
You are invited to the Music Concert next Tuesday Week 6!
We would love for parents, teachers, music tuition students and future music tuition students to come and support our talented musicians.
GSPV "Green Day"
Week 6 - Friday 24th November children are invited to wear green clothes for a gold coin donation with proceeds going to Animals Australia.
Award Winners
Congratulations Scarlett Oliver and Ivy from 2S .
Music Tuition Applications for 2024 now open!
If you are interested in your child continuing, discontinuing, or starting music tuition at the school in 2024, you MUST complete the online application form via the weblink or QR code as soon as possible, to provide the teachers with accurate numbers of children wanting lessons in 2024. Forms received too late may result in your child being unable to have lessons due to limited availability of instrumental music teachers.
Please apply online via this link or the QR code.
GSPV Dad's Night
To all of the Dad's and male role models of the GSPV community you are invited to the last GSPV Dad's nights for the year.
If you're keen to catch up over a cool drink and enjoy some Texas Style BBQ slow cooking, then this is a night for you! Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy the summer night together with a great bunch of other guys. If the money is an issue, please don't let that deter you and miss out on a great night, we will make it happen, just talk to Matt.
WHEN: Sat 2nd Dec
TIME: 6pm- 9pm ish
WHERE: Banksia Park - Address to follow once RSPV
WHAT TO BRING: Chair and cool drinks (Beer etc are ok)
RSPV: Matt Modra Wed 29th Nov (for catering purposes) 0418 836 454
COST: $15pp
Growing Faith at Home
How did you go with last week’s questions? I’d love to share some more. Try these with your friends and family. Here is another one, stemming from yesterday’s Worship. “What do you think the Wise Men talked about on the way home from seeing Jesus?”
Savings on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more!
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Get great deals and savings and support the school via this link.
Lunch Time Club Timetable
Please see the Term 4 Lunchtime Club timetable attachment below. It shows students and families what’s on at lunch time.
We would encourage you to use this to help your child reflect on their day and talk about what they played and who they played with at lunch time. It can also be a great tool to use to help your child plan their lunch time, if they are looking for options to connect with their peers in places other than the playground. If you would like a paper copy, please see the Front Office and they will be able to print one for your family. Thank you for all your support in making these clubs happen. It is very much appreciated.
Blessings,
Kate
Live Christmas Trees
Birdwood Lutheran Church is offering live Christmas trees for $50. Trees are either 6 or 7 feet. (That’s around 2 metres.) All money raised goes to supporting school chaplains in Adelaide Hills schools. If you have any questions or would like to place an order, contact John Dolling 0409 819 864 or via email.
- Orders need to be placed no later than Sunday 26th November.
- Trees will be available on Saturday 9th December.
Dental Care for Children
Children’s oral health is important. Unfortunately, dental decay is still a significant problem for many South Australian children. Dental decay can affect a child’s wellbeing and quality of life. It can lead to pain and many lost hours at school – however it is also a preventable disease.
All children from 0-18 are welcome to attend SA Dental and there are no out-of-pocket costs for most families.