Satisfaction

Parent Comments

"Many thanks Claudia and Therese for the communication today."

"I just wanted to say that the school's professionalism and genuine love and care is simply outstanding. You manage stressful situations so very well, and I feel truly blessed to have the school be so empathetic and nurturing of (student name) in such a heightened moment. It is above and beyond. Thank you to all."

"We have been in touch with the (family name) family and keeping them close. (student name) is a beautiful boy and we love him dearly."

"Have a relaxing evening after a very unpredictable and stressful day.

Warmest Regards, (parent name)"

"I just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for the references.  They obviously added weight to (student name) overall applications.  We are pleased (student name) gets to join (sibling name) at a high school that ticks many boxes for our family."

"As a family, we really value the open classroom teachers offer just before school begins so thank you for keeping this part of the school calendar! We really appreciate being able to see the classroom, go in, have a chat with the teacher before day 1. Particularly for those kids changing stages, I think it's super valuable so thank you!"

"Dear Good Shepherd Team,

On this World Teachers’ Day, I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone at Good Shepherd School for the incredible work you do every single day.

We feel truly fortunate to have a place for our son, (student name), at this wonderful school. Every teacher we have interacted with has been nothing short of fantastic. Your dedication, patience, and love for what you do are clearly reflected in how the children learn, grow, and care for one another.

Quite honestly, we can already see how (student name) is shaping into a better human being, more loving, helpful, thoughtful, and understanding not just to us as his family but also everyone around him. It’s heartwarming to witness his growth, and we know it’s a result of the nurturing environment and community you’ve created.

Thank you for investing your time, passion, and energy into shaping the next generation, the future of this country. Early education truly is the greatest gift we can give our children and seeing how beautifully it’s delivered here brings us immense joy and comfort.

A special mention to Mrs. Millard and Mrs. Cobbing, who have been wonderful class teachers for Stage 1 and 2. Your care and encouragement mean the world to us and to (student name).

Wishing you all a very Happy Teachers’ Day!

Thank you once again for everything you do, you are truly making a difference."

Student Comments

Speaking to students at OSCH and recess...

Do you like this school?

All - Yes!

What do you like about school?

Iris - Making friends.

Adelaide - Learning new things.

Florence - Lunch clubs.

Slone - Everything!

Eleanor - Book Week.

Arinjay - Stage 4 experience, the camps are so much fun.

Elijah - The dads and kids camp.

Maria - Hanging out with my friends.

Fletcher - PE with Mr Rowe.

Eva - Showcase!

Staff Comments

"Both (parent name) and (parent name) are sad to be leaving. Their journey was short but sweet; they have felt very loved and welcomed by the school community."

"I really enjoy working at GSPV.  I value the supportive team that I work with.  I feel so blessed that I can serve in this community where I can use my gifts and share my faith with students and families as well as continue to learn and grow."

"I joined the GSPV community 3 years ago and I am so grateful to have found a workplace that values me not just for the work that I do, but for who I am as a person. I am always welcomed and encouraged to take opportunities for professional development, well-resourced to perform my role to the high expectation expected of me and sufficiently supported during the times when things become busy and overwhelming. 

For others, work may be a burden, but for me, interacting with the students and their families makes getting up for work every day so easy. They bring me such joy and happiness, and I truly love what I do.

While I am not practicing of faith, I feel my personal values align very strongly with those of the school (always do good for others, love others, show care, grace, forgiveness and kindness), and I welcome and fully participate in moments of faith including daily devotion and weekly worship. I particularly love the inclusion of Aboriginal culture and understanding in daily life of the school, something I hold close to my heart - we have a lot to learn from the longest living culture on Earth.

What I love most about the staff of this school, OSHC and Curiosity ELC, both those that I work with closely and daily and those I do not, is the way we all come together and work in the best interests of the children and their families. There have been some situations that have been stressful, but every time they have been handled and executed with such efficiency, professionalism, love and care. I am so proud to work at Good Shepherd and hope to be part of this community for many years to come."

*While the comments above from students, staff and families are real and genuine, some names have been redacted to ensure privacy.