Reconciliation Week

Week 5 of Term 2 marks National Reconciliation Week, a significant time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving true reconciliation in our community.

On Monday 26 May – National Sorry Day – students in Foundation to Stage 3, and staff, are invited to wear purple or their school uniform. Wearing purple honours the Native Hibiscus Flower, symbolising the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations survivors. This flower's ability to thrive in harsh conditions makes purple a symbol of compassion and healing in this context. Please note, there is no fundraising component connected to wearing purple.

Throughout Reconciliation Week, our classes will be engaging in a range of activities that encourage understanding, reflection, and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Hands-on learning and experiences throughout the week at our school and ELC will include:

Kaurna numeracy through playdough
Music and movement
Aboriginal art
Astronomy
Literacy activities including Dreaming stories
Small world sensory play

We look forward to this important week of learning and reflection as we move forward together toward reconciliation.

Stage 1 At Home Reading Program

Interested in finding out more information about our At Home reading program? Do you want to know the best way to support your wonderful early readers when they bring their books home? Are you curious about how students learn to read and why our system is set up this way? Come to one of our information sessions in Week 3 and 4 this term to find out everything you need to know.

What: Stage 1 At Home Reading Information Session

Where: In the Billabong (room next to Tirkanthi library)

When: 8.45am-9.15am (after drop off) come to one of these sessions:

Week 3 - Friday 16th.

Week 4 - Either Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Friday 23rd.

Who: Jared Grierson, Teaching and Learning Leader.

We hope to see you at one of our sessions!

Caring Conversations

When we find out about something positive, something we have benefited from, we often have an impulse to share it with others... (Influencers do this all the time!) When it comes to talking about Jesus, it can be tricky... I wonder why? Here are some ‘Caring Conversations’ to share with your family when you have a few minutes!

Volunteer Training

We have many volunteer opportunities 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 session is:

Tuesday 20th May @ 3.15pm
Thursday 22nd May @ 8.45am

There has been an update to the training and any new volunteers from July 2024 onwards will now need to complete the RRHAN-EC online course.

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

Imagination OSHC

Week 4 at Imagination OSHC!