Parent Information
School Photos
School Photos will be taken on Thursday 26 February 2026 with envelopes being sent home today.
Your child's envelope must be filled in and returned, even if they are NOT having a paid photo as the School Photographer needs your envelope for the class photo. Students in Stage 3 and 4 must be in Summer Formal Uniform.
Sibling Photo Envelopes are available from the front office if you are paying cash. or all other methods of payment for sibling photos, please use the online system available on the School Photographer website.
Sibling photos with an ELC student will not be able to be accommodated.
Please have all photo envelopes and payments completed and back at school no later than next Friday 20 February.
School Fee Payments
Just a friendly reminder to families that Direct Debits for 2026 need to be set up for your child’s school fees. Direct debits from last year do not automatically carry over, you will need to log onto the TASS parent lounge to set this up.
Thank you to those families that have already arranged your direct debit, no further action is required.
If you haven’t set up your direct debit this year, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible, instructions are attached or you can contact the accounts team accounts@gspv.sa.edu.au if you need any assistance.
Thank you,
Accounts Team
Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday
Next week we acknowledge the beginning of Lent with Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday is traditionally a day when Christians prepare for the season of Lent, which lasts for 40 days leading up to Easter. It has become a time when many people enjoy pancakes as a symbol of using up rich ingredients before this reflective season begins. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent and is a time of reflection, prayer and renewal.
Due to rest days, Stage 1 classes will celebrate on Tuesday 17th Feb, while Stage 2–4 classes will celebrate on Wednesday 18th Feb (Week 4).
The school will provide both regular and gluten-free pancake options for students while they learn about this special event in the Church Calendar.
If your child has a dietary requirement outside of these options, we kindly ask that families provide an alternative treat for their child to enjoy during this time.
We look forward to sharing this special tradition together as a school community.
If you would like more information, please contact Lena Kokot or your child’s classroom teacher.
We Need Your Feedback - Parenting Workshops
Parenting workshops have previously been a valuable part of this community, helping to build connections with other parents and supporting parents to overcome challenges they may be experiencing. As we once again begin to explore the potential of this space, we would greatly value your input in helping to shape these events and ensure they meet the needs of our community.
Below is a link to an anonymous questionnaire, where you can share your feedback regarding potential topics, preferred frequency, and other logistical considerations.
Please find the link here: Parenting Workshop – Fill out form
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to partnering with you to help meet the needs of our community.
Thanks
Nathan
Counsellor
School Safety
For these first few weeks of the school year Mrs Reddy has been providing an additional lollypop duty at the end of our car park. This has been an essential reminder to ensure speed through and when exiting the car park is no more than walking pace/10km only, and to monitor drop offs and pickups outside the Kiss-and-Drop zone.
This extra lollypop duty will be concluding at the end of this week, but we ask families to continue to follow our car park rules below.
School drop off and pick up is a very busy time, with many children present as they arrive and leave the school and Curiosity ELC - It is critical that families continue to take extra care and show patience.
- From entry at the church driveway until passing the ELC driveway, car speed is walking pace/10km only, in both lanes.
- Students should not be getting into or out of cars outside of the Kiss-and-Drop zone.
- Students are to be collected from the Kiss-and-Drop zone or in-person only.
- Please watch for staff directions at the pedestrian crossing. Approach slowly and stop when the lollypop sign is turned to 'Stop'.
- Please do not use mobile phones while driving through the car park.
- Approach the exit of the car park slowly and continue to drive slowly until you have passed the driveway of Curiosity ELC.
Please also note that families should not be parking in the car park of the shops next door. When families use this car park it makes it difficult for paying customers to easily access the services they need. This is a private carpark and use by school families for drop off or pick up is not permitted.
UR Strong Program
Dear families,
URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools around the world, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship. We are proud to be a URSTRONG School and are committed to empowering your children with friendship skills.
You are invited to take advantage of a FREE Parent Membership to access hundreds of resources – including an 8 session video series. This will allow you to learn the same language & strategies being taught in the classroom through the Friendology 101 curriculum. We hope that, as a URSTRONG Family, you will reinforce the important messages of empowerment, self-compassion, & kindness at home.
As a next step, we would recommend:
- Click here to view an overview of URSTRONG.
- Activate your FREE Parent Membership and explore all the resources available to your family.
- Explore the hundreds of resources available to you!
We believe that empowering our students with these skills will create a culture of kindness at our school and we hope that, together, we can support your children to have healthy, feel-good friendships.
Step right up, one and all, the carnival is coming to Good Shepherd with only TWO WEEKS TO GO until our annual Welcome Party!
Theme: Carnival of Play
Date: Friday 27th February
Time: 5.30pm until 8.30pm
This year will be our BIGGEST Welcome Party yet!
Combining our usual festivities of a huge school community party on the oval with children's rides and entertainment, food trucks, and games... we'll also be celebrating Good Shepherd's 45th Birthday AND the Official Opening of the Junior Primary Playground with special guests Blair Boyer MP, Michael Brown MP, and Gillian Aldridge OAM, Mayor of City of Salisbury.
Tickets are available now via QKR!
Adults $2
Children (3-14) $12
Children aged under 3 are free
Come dressed to the theme 'Carnival of Play' and roll up, roll up for a spectacular night!
Some suggestions for dress up include:
- Rainbow tutus, suspenders, bow ties, and funky hats.
- Face paint or glitter makeup for extra carnival flair.
- Bright socks and mismatched patterns for a playful look.
We look forward to seeing you there!