Parent Information
Short-term changes to Uniform Shop Hours
Please note the following changes to the uniform shop hours in the next few weeks 😊
Week 9
Thursday 28th March: Closed due to Sports Day
Week 10 (Hours as usual)
Week 11
Tuesday 9th April: Closed due to Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 10th April: 8am – 10:30am, 1pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 11th April: 1pm - 3:30pm
Donations
Current Endeavour College and past Good Shepherd students Oscar, Remi and Charlotte shared at Assembly this week about an initiative that they have created.
They are looking to give generously, as God calls us to do! If you are able to donate any non-perishable food, kids toys or kids clothes, please do so in the box found in the front office. More information can be found on the flyer below.
Mother's Day Stall
The Mother’s Day Stall Organising Team are now looking for parent volunteers to help assist during the week the stall is being held.
Our stall will be held in Week 2 of Term 2, on
- Tuesday 7th May 1:25pm-3pm (arrive at 1:15pm)
- Wed 8th May from 1:25pm-3pm (please arrive at 1:15pm)
- Thursday 9th May 1:25pm-2:25pm (please arrive at 1:15pm)
- and packing up Thurs 9th May 2:25pm – 3pm.
A volunteer form was sent home in Blue Bags this week and can be found attached below too. Please return the form to the front office by Thursday Week 11 if you intend to volunteer your time.
All volunteers need to have completed the necessary requirements as set by GSPV. Please check with the front office that your volunteer status is up to date. Please be aware, some of these can take a few weeks to complete.
Donations for the stall of Home-Made Gifts will still be received gladly. Please contact Alix Zeppel on info@alizefabrics.com.au.
Raffle donations will still be received over next week or so – please be in contact with Lauren Davis on lauren@funkychickendesign.com.au – or for monetary/gift card donations – please be in contact with Jodi Quast - quast.jodi@gmail.com.
We are very much looking forward to hosting the Mother’s Day Stall at Good Shepherd. It is such an exciting time for our children as they get to purchase some gifts for their Mum’s.
Thankyou,
Mother’s Day Organising Team
Lauren Davies / Alix Zeppel / Alana Siedel / Sarah Pound / Jodi Quast
Code Camp for Year 3&4 Students
We are offering Code Camp for our Year 3 & 4 students again in Term 2. The coding sessions incorporate weekly challenges, functions, algorithms, branching, variables, game logic, user experience and maths.
From Code Camp:
'Coding after-school' is an 8-week program with a new project each week, and the fun doesn’t have to stop after class! Your child will be provided with their very own Code Camp World account which they can use to continue creating at home and to share their projects with family and friends.
If this is something that your Year 3 or 4 child would be interested in, please click on the button below.
Dads and Kids Camping Weekend - Register Now!
M'n'M 2024 (Men and Minors camp) is coming up again this year on the 17th – 19th May at the regular location near Williamstown. All primary school aged children accompanied by their dad or significant male are welcome to attend.
A great weekend to 'get back to basics' and really enjoy some quality time with your children and also the opportunity to connect with other dads too. Saturday is packed full of fun activities and a nice amount of 'down time'. Come along and see what more than 300 people enjoyed in 2023!
The following link provides detailed information about the camp.
NEW Streamlined Registration: Download the QKR App to your device and go to Good Shepherd Lutheran School. The registration form and payment process is available all in this one place.
Check out some fun from the past here!
Volunteering at the school
Interested in contributing to the vibrant community at Good Shepherd Lutheran School Para Vista? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities within our school and your involvement is crucial in creating a nurturing environment for our students.
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
This weekend (Easter) is arguably the most significant weekend in the Christian calendar as we reflect on and celebrate God’s great love for each of us, through Jesus’ death and resurrection. This week’s GFH resource offers some thought-provoking questions and ideas to explore as a family. You might like to create your own ‘Resurrection Eggs’ at home to help retell the story of Easter with those you love!
God bless you with His love and peace this Easter.
Georgie
Seasons for Growth
Seasons for Growth is an 8- week program for children who have had changes occur in their families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances. It has been run at Good Shepherd for many years now and each year we see the fruit of children having an opportunity to process change in a safe, supportive group. We have normally run groups for stages 2,3 and 4 in term two but are open to running one this term if the need is there. The groups run for 45 minutes once a week. Children join the group with parent permission, at the suggestion of a parent and/or their teacher.
If you think your children might benefit from this valuable program, or have more questions about it, please contact;
Renee Baker renee.baker@gspv.sa.edu.au
Sonia Hulme sonia.hulme@gspv.sa.edu.au
and we will be in touch.
More information on the program is available at https://www.mackillopseasons.org.au/programs/seasons-for-growth-children-and-young-people/
Siblings
If you have not yet submitted an enrolment application for any siblings of current students, please do so as soon as possible to ensure a position is available, the sooner the better! Your prompt attention to this is greatly appreciated. Enrolment applications can be collected and returned to the front office.