From the School Leadership Team
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
Foundation to Year 2 Swimming
Our Foundation to Year 2 students have been enjoying their swimming lessons this week, and the warm weather has made it a real pleasure. It has been wonderful to see the students building confidence in the water, learning important safety skills and having plenty of fun along the way. Thank you to the teachers and parent helpers who have supported our younger students, and to families for making sure swimming gear and permission notes were ready to go.
Congratulations, Hugo!
We are delighted to congratulate Hugo M, who has been selected to represent Tea Tree Gully at the upcoming state carnival in tennis. This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of Hugo’s skill, commitment and hard work. Well done, Hugo. We are very proud of you and wish you every success at the carnival!
Community Picnic
Our P&F is hosting a Community Picnic this Sunday 8 NOvember from 2.00 to 4.00pm on the school oval, and all of our families are warmly invited. It is a relaxed, friendly afternoon to catch up with other families, meet new faces and enjoy the school grounds together. Bring a picnic rug, something to eat and drink, and your family and friends.
Thank you to our P&F for organising the afternoon. We hope to see you there.
Learning and Inquiry
Across the school, students are settled and enjoying their learning, and there is a great buzz in our classrooms as students work on some wonderful units of inquiry this term. Our inquiry units encourage students to ask big questions, investigate, think creatively and share what they discover. It has been a joy to see their curiosity and the thoughtful work they are producing.
Early Learning Centre Update
Works are progressing on our Early Learning Centre (ELC), with the development application now approved by Tea Tree Gully Council.
As the first stage, 1/2AK have moved into the classroom previously used as the Wellbeing Room from the start of Term 4. The Wellbeing Room has temporarily relocated to the breakout space next to 1/2HB. This allows the classroom behind the current GGOSH space, along with the 1/2AK classroom, to be refitted over the remainder of the year so that GGOSH can relocate early next year. The current GGOSH space can then be refitted for the ELC. At this stage, we are working towards opening the new ELC in mid 2027.
We are grateful for everyone’s flexibility during this transition and look forward to sharing more as the project moves ahead.
Looking Ahead
With so much happening, Term 4 is shaping up to be a great one. We look forward to seeing many of you at the fete on Sunday!
LLL - Charitable Donations Program
We're thrilled to partner with LLL Australia to bring you a meaningful way to support our school through their Charitable Donation Program.
Your generosity in making a deposit with the LLL through a Charitable Facility Account which will assist us in upgrading our Foundation playground.
The funds you hold in your Facility will generate notional amounts of interest that is retained by LLL who will make a regular allocation to us to further our project, while your original investment remains completely untouched.
Our partnership with LLL Australia makes it simple and secure by:
- Opening a new LLL Charitable Facility.
- Nominating Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School as the preferred beneficiary of the interest your facility will forgo.
That's it! You can rest easy knowing your money is making a meaningful difference in our community—all with zero fees or charges to you.
If you would like to know more, please contact Tanya Rowland, our Business Manager.
The link below enables you to open an LLL Charitable Facility and nominate our school.
Your investment helps us build a brighter tomorrow, together.
A few reminders
Please be reminded of some of our key events:
Term 4
Week 4
Monday 2 November – Friday 6 November – Foundation & 1/2 Swimming
Week 5
Sunday 8 November - P&F Family Picnic 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday 10 November – Community Breakfast
Wednesday 11 November – Remembrance Day
Wednesday 11 November - Connected Schools Athletics
Friday 13 November – Pupil Free Day
Week 6
Monday 16 November – Foundation 2027 Parent Information Night 6.30pm
Week 7
Monday 23 November – Foundation 2027 Transition Day
Monday 23 November – P & F Meeting and AGM 6.30pm in the Admin Building
Tuesday 24 November – Principal Tour 9.15am
Wednesday 25 November – Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday 27 November – Carols Evening 7.00pm
Week 8
Monday 30 November – Foundation 2027 Transition Day
Friday 4 December – Choir singing at The Grove shops 9.30am
Week 9
Monday 7 December – Move Up Morning
Tuesday 8 December – P&F End of Year Fun Day
Wednesday 9 December – Closing Service at 9.15am
Wednesday 9 December – Year 6 Graduation Service at 7.00 pm
Our full school calendar can also be viewed on the school website.
Will Wallace
Principal