Parent Information

Uniform Requirements

We believe all students have the right to explore their environments freely, safely, and with ease and we have designed our uniform to accommodate this right.

Recently, we have observed that the school uniform is not always being worn as required. For clarity and consistency, it is important that families understand and follow our uniform policy. This ensures students wear the correct uniform items, do not wear non-permitted items, and helps maintain the high standards of our school. 

A few things to note...

School uniforms should be correctly fitting, clean and in good repair.

Girls Formal Uniform

• Only navy crew socks are to be worn with the dress, no tights or knee-high socks.
• Only a choice of navy tights or navy knee-high socks are to be worn with the skirt, no crew socks.
• Both skirt and dress must be no shorter than 5cm above the knee when kneeling. This is to allow for personal comfort of the student when participating in school activities and play, and when performing on stage.

Shoes

• When wearing the formal uniform, shoes must be plain black 'leather style' lace up or plain black 'Mary Jane' style.
• When wearing the sports uniform, shoes must be predominately white, black, or grey cross trainers/joggers, with same colour laces or velcro. Basketball boots, leisure, or street shoes are not permitted.

Hair Styles

• Hair is to be neatly cut and styled so as not to draw unnecessary attention to the student. 
• No designs shaved into short hair styles. 
• Hair colour not to be significantly changed from natural colouring.
• Long hair is to be tied back away from the face. 

• Short hair should not be less than a ‘Number 3’ over the top.

   

Not Permitted

• Items of uniform that replace any ‘compulsory school issue only/ELC issue only’ items.
• Make up, nail polish, temporary tattoos.
• Smart watch (interactive watch).

Optional Accessories Permitted

• Medic alert bracelet.
• Traditional wristwatch.
• Small silver or gold plain sleepers or studs (One per earlobe, no other piercings permitted)
• Plain navy blue or white hair accessories (ribbons, headbands, clips, ties) (No other colours permitted).

• Plain navy blue jacket over rugby top/jumper on days of extreme or inclement weather (No logos and no other colours permitted).

   

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself and your child/children with our Uniform Guide and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Uniform Shop Manager, Dani.

Next Week! Lutheran Care Winter Woollies

Week 8 - Tuesday 16th June

Wear your winter woollies to support families doing it tough in our communities this winter. You can support this cause with a gold coin donation, or by donating non-perishables/hygiene products from the list below.

(Wear your warmest clothes for Winter Woollies, but please no ugg boots or pyjamas. Please be mindful of what your child wears so that they can still safely learn and play. If they wear an oodie, they must having clothing underneath so they can remove the oodie for play.)

Ready to take part in ICAS 2026?

ICAS is a nationally recognised academic competition that encourages students to apply what they know in new ways, think independently, and push a little further than they might in the classroom. That’s where real growth happens.

If your child is interested in taking part, please read the information attached and speak with your child's teacher to find out how they can get involved.

Expressions of Interest – Good Shepherd Sport Teams Season 2 of 2026

Dear families

We are now taking expression of interest from students interested in playing sport for a Good Shepherd team in the second season of 2026. Please note that the government sports vouchers are not eligible. 

Expressions of interest are due by Friday 19th June and do not automatically guarantee a spot on a team.  Families will be notified at the end of Term 2 of teams for the new season. If you are a current basketball, netball or soccer family, please note you will need to complete a new registration to have your child continue next season, if you have not yet already done so. 

Please click on the relevant link below for more information regarding each sport and to register your child's interest. 

For any enquiries regarding sport at Good Shepherd please contact us at sports@gspv.sa.edu.au

Senior Primary Showcase - Tickets Available Now!

We are pleased to announce that tickets are now available for our upcoming Senior Primary Showcase!

Our Stage 3 and Stage 4 students are excited to present “Once Upon A Time”, a fun and imaginative performance inspired by the much-loved stories of Shrek.

Matinee: Wednesday 24th June, 1.30pm

Evening Performance: Thursday 25th June, 6.30pm

Tickets are available now via the Qkr! App – be sure to secure yours early!

We look forward to seeing our school community come together to support our students and enjoy this fantastic showcase.

Senior Primary Showcase - Volunteers Needed

I would love to hear from anyone who is keen and available to assist with either face painting or set painting over the coming weeks. 

Face painting parents will need to have completed Volunteer Training and be available for two of the following times. 

Tuesday 23rd June 12:00-1:30pm

Wednesday 24th June 12:00-1:30pm

Thursday 25th June 5:00-6:30pm

Please email me at bethany.mcaleer@gspv.sa.edu.au

Volunteer Training

We have many volunteer opportunities for parents and families 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 sessions are:

• Tuesday 21st July, 3.30pm
• Monday 24th August, 10.00am

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.