Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Our community would love to acknowledge and thank all our teaching staff for the myriad of ways they walk alongside our students and families as they inspire, teach, nurture, care, support and provide in a safe and loving community.

Our teaching staff are amazing and a real blessing to us all. May God bless them for the way they pour themselves into their vocation here at Good Shepherd!

Assembly Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the following students for living our school values of Love, Optimism, and Creativity - Well done!

Gabe

Nainika

Rei

Markus

Jake

Coffee and Connect

There seems to be so much on, take a little time to smell the coffee! Of course, we will have tea on offer as well...

A time to connect with others and talk about what you have on your plate. Join us from 8:30am in the church café.

You might like to invite someone along... You never know how you might change someone’s day (for the better) just by turning up and having a chat!

Enter via the courtyard. Toddlers are welcome (there is a small playground for them to play in; we just ask that you keep an eye on them for safety reasons).

Love to see you tomorrow!

Celebrating 121 Years of Faith, Learning and Community – St John’s Lutheran School Eudunda

After more than 120 years of faithful service to the Eudunda community, St John’s Lutheran School will close at the end of this year. Since 1904, St John’s has been a cherished part of the Barossa network of Lutheran schools, fostering faith, friendships and a commitment to excellence in learning.

All are warmly invited to attend the Closing Service to celebrate and give thanks for the school’s extraordinary contribution and the generations of students shaped by its Christ-centred mission.

Closing Service of St John’s Lutheran School, Eudunda

Thursday 11 December 2025

9.00am – Morning tea in the school hall

10.00am – Closing Service at St John’s Lutheran Church

Private lunch bookings available at The Light Hotel, Eudunda

Please see the attached invitation for full details. This special gathering offers a moment to reflect, remember and celebrate the lasting legacy of St John’s Lutheran School.

Oh Christmas Tree

Birdwood Lutheran Church is offering live Christmas trees for $60.

Trees are either 4, 5 or 6 feet tall. (That’s around 1.2 m, 1.5m and 1.8m)

All money raised goes to supporting school chaplains in Adelaide Hills schools.

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, contact John Dolling 0409 819 864 or via email.

Orders need to be placed no later than Friday 21st November. (Orders won’t be finalised before payment has been made. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to take late orders.)
Trees will be available on Saturday 6th December at 10am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Para Vista.

The Butterfly Effect 'Deaf Fest'

It’s officially one month until Deaf Festival 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Date: Saturday, 8 November

Time: 10am–4pm

Where: Opposite 262 South Terrace, Adelaide.

Enjoy a fun-filled day with stalls, food trucks, performances, workshops, a petting zoo, face painting, and live entertainment – including songs and dancing with Emma Memma, cricket with SACA, and footy with the Port Adelaide Football Club. Our very own Ms Pobke will be there too!

It’s a fantastic community event for all ages – and best of all, entry is free!

Stage 2 Playground Catch-up – All families invited!

All stage 2 families are invited to attend a Saturday afternoon catch up to connect with other families.

Date: Saturday 22nd November

Location: Penfold Park, 591 The Parade, Magill

Time: 2:00pm

There is a toilet available, large playground and plenty of space to kick a ball!

Please remember that your children remain under your care for the duration of our gathering. Please find contact details on the note that was sent home via your child’s communication bag.

We hope to see you there!

Jodi Quast

Rachael Richards

Jacqui Morton

Catherine Corpin

KAPS... ReKAP and Save the date

Thank you for your prayers! The weather held off and we were able to enjoy some outdoor fun and games with our water themed activities. Children helped out in Worship with the message being about ‘Life’s Ups and Downs’. It was lovely to chat afterwards over a meal.

Our next event is sure to get us in the Christmas spirit, with our theme being ‘Christmas in November’. This one is not only Years 2-7... Foundation and all Stage One students welcome... Younger siblings too! Pop it in your diary now!

November 30th

4pm to 6:45pm (Slightly longer time).

Look forward to seeing you then!

Rachel and Georgie

Community Sports

Playstart Soccer

Calisthenics

Tea Tree Gully Netball Club

Northridge Para Vista Scout Group