Care and Connection
Celebrating Our Co-Educators
This week, schools across Australia are shining a spotlight on the invaluable efforts of our support staff, whom we proudly call Co-Educators at Good Shepherd. We are truly fortunate to have such a remarkable team, whose dedication consistently surpasses expectations, enriching student learning and empowering teachers to deliver exceptional lessons.
Our Co-Educators embody our school values. They demonstrate Love through genuine care, Optimism by inspiring confidence in learning, and Creativity by offering dynamic opportunities both in and outside the classroom. Thank you, Co-Educators, you are a true blessing to our community.
Assembly Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the following students and staff for living our school values of Love, Optimism, and Creativity - Well done!
Lara
Nathan
Fletcher
Ms Pobke
Mrs George
Mrs Janetzki
Mrs Hickey
We Would Love Your Feedback
Did you attend our Learning Enrichment Expo last week?
Or did you want to come but weren't able to attend?
Whether you're a staff member or a school or ELC family, we would really love your feedback! Knowing what you think will help us make this event even better in the future.
Click the link to complete the form, it only takes a couple of minutes. Thank you!
Book Week
A very big Thank You to families for supporting our Book Week Parade and donation on Monday - We were able to donate $100 to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation!
Continuing Book Week festivities, students have been enjoying special activities and crafts in the library as we celebrate the award-winning books and reading.
As you can imagine, there were lots of photos taken of the day and so it will take some time to check photo permissions of each child before sharing the photos with you. We will share these on our school Facebook page sometime next week.
Two (and a bit) Weeks To Go!
Autism and Neurodiversity Parent Workshop
Learn how a neuro-affirming approach can deepen your understanding and help your child thrive as their authentic self.
Limited Tickets Available - Book Now!
Grandparents, aunties, uncles, teachers, and close friends - Everyone in your child’s village is welcome.
Date: Wednesday 10th September
Time: 7-8.30pm
Place: Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Price: FREE
Tickets: Places are limited! Click to book
Stage 2 Families - Let’s Play!
We’re excited to invite you to our next Stage 2 Playdate - a chance to relax, connect, and let the kids enjoy some outdoor fun!
Save the Date
Saturday, 20th September
Edinburgh Reserve, Modbury
2:00 PM
Accessible play equipment, toilet facilities, and open space for ball games and running around.
Look out for a printed invite in your child’s communication pack. We hope you can join us for an afternoon of laughter, play, and community! No need to RSVP, just pop by if you can! Please remember that your children remain under your care for the duration of our gathering.
Jodi Quast
Rachael Richards
Jacqui Morton
Catherine Corpin
Nicole Reed
Chelley-Anne Stuart
Stage 3 Playground Catch Up
All stage 3 families are invited to attend a Saturday afternoon catch up to connect with other class families.
Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
Location: Paradise Recreation Plaza Playground, 91 Darley Road, Paradise
Time: 2pm
Along with the playground there is also a grassed area and bike track if you would like to bring along bikes, scooters, footballs, soccer balls etc. Please remember that your children remain under your care for the duration of our gathering.
If it is raining at the time of the catch up, the event will need to be cancelled. If you have any questions or for any updates, please find contact details on the note that was sent home on Wednesday 20th August 2025.
We hope to see you there!
Lucy Hale
Jodi Quast
Sarah Pound
Men's Breakfast Opportunity
Good Shepherd Church is hosting a Men's breakfast on Saturday the 30th of August at 8am at Lutheran Homes Hope Valley. Come along for fellowship with other blokes, and hear Guest speaker Chris Jaensch, share his testimony and hopefully a few tunes! Enter from grand Junction rd, follow the road to the café. For more information, contact the church office on 8263 5087.
Coffee and Connect
How did your family go with your Book Week preparations?
We would love for you to join us this Friday for a warm coffee (or tea) and conversation. Bring a friend! If you’ve never been before, or you are a regular, we’d love for you to join us in the church café from 8:30am. Stay for 10 minutes or until 10:00am. (Just come through the courtyard.)
This is a great opportunity to meet people in our community and make new friends! It can be comforting and encouraging to hear each other’s stories. Toddlers are welcome! (We have a small playground. You just need to keep an eye on your little one(s) for safety reasons.) I look forward to seeing you soon!
Blessings,
Georgie
KAPS This Sunday!
It is time to explore your creative side! Please join us this Sunday from 4pm as we roll up our sleeves and enjoy a range of art and craft activities... followed by worship and a meal. Come along... bring a friend!
P.S. Might be a good idea to either wear older clothes or pop on an art smock... You know... just in case ;)
A Note of Encouragement...
Hey there... You just might be the one to make a difference to someone’s day!
