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Volunteer Training
While the below information has been in the newsletter for this term. We are now adding the final step to help complete the training cycle.
I will be offering an online option for the 'face-to-face' component, replacing the in-house training workshop.
Please email your interest for one of the following times and I will send you a link to the meeting the day before.
Thursday 7th April at 2:00pm
Tuesday 12th April at 9:15am
I am hoping these times will allow travel time for drop off and pick up times.
Evie Stevens
Director Junior Primary
Here are the remaining steps to becoming a registered volunteer:
- Organise a Working With Children Check (WWCC). Complete the attached form and bring to the school office with your 100pt identification.
- Complete Valuing Safe Communities online training which takes about 30 minutes. The certificate issued at the end of the training is to be shown to school office staff for verification.
- Read the following policies from our school website and sign a declaration:
- Provide proof of COVID immunisation via email.
For any other queries, or to check your volunteer status, please contact the school office.
Mother's Day Raffle
In conjunction with our annual Mother's Day stall at the beginning of next term, we have an amazing basket of goodies to raffle.
Valuing around $100 worth of prizes, including a Garden Grove Voucher as well as an array of gifts, $2.00 tickets will be available on QKR or from the school office.
Mother's Day Stall
Pink slips were sent home to each family last week seeking assistance with the stall to be held in Week 1 of next term.
Please return these forms, or contact the office if you are able to assist.
Growing Faith at Home
This week’s GFH resource is titled ‘The Greatest Gift’. Mary of Bethany(sister to Martha and Lazarus) offered Jesus a most unusual gift, expensive perfume which she poured on his feet! Why do you think she did this? What is the best gift you have ever received? What gift would you like to give to Jesus today? The Good Shepherd church is presenting a range of dramas at the moment that offer reflections of people who encountered Jesus in the lead up to his death and resurrection. Mary of Bethany was featured earlier this month. If you would like a look, check out the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church website. Click on the ‘Listen’ icon where the video archives are stored. Scroll down to the Mary (sister of Lazarus) video on March 13. Her drama begins around the 3 minute mark. For more Easter crafts at home, you might like to make a Holy Week Diorama. She the resource sheet for instructions!
God bless you week!
Georgie Schuster
Little Lambs Playgroup
Our community values opportunities to connect with families with little ones. Sharing time together, chatting over a coffee as little ones play is its own reward. Creating an environment where relationships can be formed and nurtured is a wonderful area of connection and care! We are still looking for people who might be interested in serving in this way. If this is something you feel led to be a part of, I would love to hear from you. There are plenty of resources ready to go thanks to the creativity, generosity and love of previous Little Lambs team leaders. Please contact me via email at georgie.schuster@paravista.org.au or chat with me sometime about this valuable opportunity.
Will keep you posted on Little Lamb’s next chapter. Watch this space!
Georgie Schuster
Circle of Security Parenting
The Circle of Security Parenting Support Group will be meeting on Tuesdays from 9.00am to 11.00am here at Good Shepherd on May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Please note the alteration to dates.
Here are the full details:
Church Admin Vacancy
An exciting opportunity exists to join Good Shepherd’s staff team as a Media and Administration Officer. This role supports the mission of the congregation by maintaining Good Shepherd communications digital presence, and front office environment.
Applications close 3pm, Tuesday 19 April.
Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth is a small group program, facilitated by Renee Baker (Wellbeing Support) to help children cope with big life changes. Please read the attached information and contact Renee if you are interested.
Dealing with Big World Problems
Endeavour Open Day
Canteen
The canteen is open for lunch only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Check the QKR! app to see what is available.
QKR! orders must be placed by 8:45am, with separate orders for each child.
QKR! App for Online Orders
Online payments (uniform/canteen/school fees etc.) are our preferred method of payment.
This app is free and easy to use and accepts all debit/credit cards.
Installation steps are as follows:
Uniform Shop
Parents with students in Year 3 are reminded to book in for a winter uniform fitting. Details have been sent via email to these families.
Online QKR! uniform orders are welcome.
The uniform shop is open for business:
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 10.30am
- Tuesday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
- Thursday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
Please contact Dani, our Uniform Coordinator, via email for all your uniform enquiries.
Entertainment Membership
Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership will not only provide you with great offers for new experiences, but 20% from each membership also supports our school.