Parent Information
Advance Notice: Pupil Free Day
A reminder that on Friday 6th September, the primary school will have a pupil free day (school closure). This day has historically been for families to attend the Royal Adelaide Show.
On this day, our team will be completing a range of Professional Development opportunities.
School Uniform: Hats
Hats are required to be worn whenever students are involved in school activities held outside during the months of August to May. Students not wearing a hat during these months will be directed to under the verandas during playtimes. Please ensure your child's hat is clearly named before sending to school.
School Absences
Please don't forget, if your child is going to be absent from school you will need to notify both their classroom teacher and the front office. This can be done via email. The front office email is: admin@gspv.sa.edu.au
Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN Results
Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN Individual Student Results are available on the TASS Parent kiosk today. If you are a Parent/Caregiver of Year 3 and/or 5 students, further information has been sent to you via email.
Kidz Biz Parent Resources
Our recent Kidz Biz growth and development sessions on Tuesday evening was a success. For parents looking to continue these conversations and learning at home with their child/ren, please refer to the following recommended reading lists of books and resources:
Middle Primary
Upper Primary
Assembly Award Winners
Recognising their efforts in living our school values of Love, Optimism, and Creativity, we congratulate this week's award winners; Markus, Adelaide, and Ashlyn!
Book Week 2024 - Save the date!
"Reading is Magic"
We are very excited to be celebrating Children’s Book Week this year. Our Book Week Parade will be happening on Thursday week 5, the 22nd of August at 8.45-9.15am.
Students are invited to dress up as their favourite book character. If students are dressing up, we ask that they also have a copy of the book that their character appears in, or a copy of the front cover of the book will also be accepted.
Please note, we do not expect you to spend a lot of money on costumes. Get creative, using items that you may already have, or try your local op shop. You can also find some great simple ideas online at sites like Pinterest.
There will also be a designated area for parents to come and watch if you are able.
Keep your eye out for other special Book Week events and activities in the weeks to come!
Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club Issue 5 catalogues have been sent home with students this week.
Scholastic apps are available to download for both Apple and Android devices to make ordering through the Loop system easier.
There is the option to mark your purchases as GIFTS. When these books arrive you will be contacted directly, rather than books going home with students.
Please also note that some titles offered, differ from the Christian ethos followed by the school.
Orders need to be placed via LOOP by Thursday 1st August 2024.
Happy Reading Everyone!
Stage 3 and 4 Showcase - Tickets now available!
Get excited for Stage 3 and 4 Showcase... tickets are available NOW! Click on the link to purchase: https://www.trybooking.com/CTCOF
Equipment Needed for Outdoor Creative Play
Our outdoor creative play area is a much loved and well used space in the area by the junior primary playground.
If you would like to contribute, we are looking for the following items to top up supplies for the children to play with:
- Sheets (flat or fitted)
- Old cooking equipment
- Old muffin trays
- Match box cars
- Toy trucks
- Large Cardboard Boxes (to turn into cars) no bigger than 1m x 1m
- Outdoor decking squares
Please bring them into reception attention to Mrs Corbett and/or Mr English.
Thank you
Father's Day Stall
Hello School Community,
Father's Day Stall is coming up quick, happening in Week 6 of this term!
There's a couple of things we'd like to communicate at this point, particularly regarding the changes of when the stall is happening compared to previously:
* The DATES for Father’s Day Stall will be
WED 28th 11.05am – 2.55pm (with a lunch break) and
THURS 29th August 8.50am – 2.55pm (with recess and lunch break).
*ASKING FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS!
Please take note of these changes to the dates if you intend to volunteer at the stall.
Please take note of the volunteer form attached here and keep an eye out for this note that will come home in Week 2 to be returned to the front office.
* DONATION OF HOMEMADE GIFTS!
We would love the parent community to be involved again by donating homemade gifts for the Stall. We had such beautiful gifts donated for the Mother’s day stall and were very grateful for this.
We are asking for and looking forward to donations now for the Father's Day Stall. Please deliver them to the front office for pickup and be in contact with one of the team members if you can so we are aware of what's been donated.
Thank You all,
Father's Day Team
Jodi Quast
Alana Siedel
Sarah Pound
Alix Zeppel
Kim Crane-Noonan
Volunteer Training
We have plenty of volunteer opportunities within our school for those interested in contributing to our vibrant community at Good Shepherd Lutheran School Para Vista, and your involvement is crucial in creating a nurturing environment for our students.
Our next Volunteer Training session is:
- Monday 2nd September at 3:30pm
There has been an update to the training and any new volunteers from July 2024 onwards will now need to complete the RRHAN-EC online course.
To learn more about the available opportunities and the application process, please take a moment to review the attached PDF document. We greatly appreciate your willingness to support our educational journey, and we look forward to welcoming you as valued members of our dedicated team
Growing Faith At Home Resource
