School and ELC Uniform Guidelines

As we come into the cooler weather there have been some questions regarding uniform. While we no longer have a set 'summer' and 'winter' uniform as students are able to wear uniform items appropriate for the weather of the day and their needs, it is still a requirement that the specified compulsory and non-compulsory uniform requirements are followed.

Please refer to our school uniform guide and ensure your child/children are wearing the correct uniform (including jumpers/jackets), their hair is styled so as not to draw unnecessary attention to the student, and items not permitted (like make-up, nail polish, interactive smart watches etc) are not being worn. Thank you.

School Oval

Please be aware that next Thursday 15th May, we will have a landscaping contractor completing aeration works on our school oval to ensure proper drainage and it remains at a high standard for continued student use. Please note that on this day, these works will impact the families that use this space and we apologise in advance for this inconvenience.

Carpark Safety

We would like to thank our community for their commitment in keeping our children safe.

There are ongoing concerns regarding car park speed, particularly in the drive-through lane, and it has also been noted that mobile phones are in use while driving.

Please refrain from using mobile phones while driving through our car park, and please ensure you are driving at walking pace only (10km/h) - from the moment you enter the carpark at the church until passing the ELC driveway.

School pick-up and drop-off are busy times of the day with many children present. By working together, we can ensure the safety of all students at our school.

Parking

Please note the diagonal carparks opposite the GSPV church offices are reserved for church staff and visitors only. Please be aware of signage when parking in this area. Thank you.

Parent Orbit App

Have you downloaded the Parent Orbit App yet? Please be aware that the URL previously shared to download the Parent Orbit app and pre-populate with our school code has now changed.

If you have not yet downloaded the TASS Parent Orbit app (we highly encourage you to do so), please use the following new link or QR code:

Mother's Day Stall - Last day to purchase.

Tomorrow afternoon, Friday 9th May, from 3-4pm you will have a last-minute opportunity to make a purchase from the Mother's Day Stall.

Set up under the front verandah, be sure to get in quick so you don't miss out on getting a lovely gift for yourself, your mum, or other special women in your child's/children's life.

Mother's Day Photos

Mrs Reddy will be set up with the camera on the school oval by the JP Playground from 3pm tomorrow to take special photos for Mother's Day (All are welcome). Please don't be shy or feel self- conscious, these will be special photos with your child/children for you to keep and will not be openly shared.

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 - Thursday 15th, 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

Life isn’t always easy... Ok, so that’s an understatement... It is something we all face in different ways from time to time. 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

Local Community Sports

Playstart Soccer