From the School Leadership Team
Welcome to Our Foundation 2026 Families
It was wonderful to see so many of our new Foundation 2026 families at our Information Evening on Monday 17 November. The enthusiasm and excitement in the room was palpable, and we're thrilled to welcome you to our school community. Our transition sessions will commence this coming Monday 24 November, providing our youngest learners with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with their new learning environment.
Celebrating Lutheran Education Pathways
On Thursday evening, we had the privilege of celebrating Endeavour College's Year 12 graduation. It was particularly heartwarming to see many former GGLPS students crossing the stage to receive their certificates. Watching these young people continue their journey through Lutheran Education and reach this significant milestone fills us with immense pride. Congratulations to all the graduates!
Tri-Skills Gymnastics
Our Foundation to Year 2 students had a fantastic time during their Tri Skills gymnastics sessions on Friday. The joy and energy they brought to their physical development activities was wonderful to witness, and it's always a delight to see our younger students building confidence through movement and play.
Parents & Friends Committee—Your Involvement Matters
A reminder that our Parents & Friends Committee meeting and AGM will be held on Monday 1 December at 6:30pm. All families are warmly welcome to attend.
This year, our P&F has been instrumental in supporting our school community through various events including Bingo Night, our Picnic Afternoon, the middle of term breakfasts, and the Parent Information Evening- just to name a few! These events play a significant role in strengthening the bonds within our school community.
We deeply appreciate all those who have volunteered their time and energy to help make these events successful. Whether you can commit to regular involvement or help out occasionally, all contributions are valued and all families are welcome.
Important Reminders
Foundation Transition Sessions
We have three transition sessions scheduled for our incoming Foundation students on the mornings of:
- Monday, 24 November
- Monday, 1 December
- Monday, 8 December
These sessions help our youngest learners become familiar with their new classroom environment and begin building relationships with their teachers and peers.
Community Events
Mark your calendars for these special occasions:
- Christmas Carols Concert (Friday 28 November) – Join us for a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus with carols and performances.
- Thanksgiving/Closing Service (Wednesday 10 December) – an opportunity to give thanks for our blessings and achievements this year and to recognise and honour the contribution of a number of our students, staff and families.
Term 4 truly is a celebration of everything that makes our school community special. We look forward to seeing you at these events and finishing the year on a high note together!
Class Carer Gift Collection
Each year, our wonderful Class Carers co-ordinate a small gift for each staff member on behalf of all families. This arrangement helps ease any pressure families might feel about giving an individual gift to their child's class teacher, while also seeking to reduce the financial burden that can come with the busy Christmas period when many families are managing additional expenses. Our class carers also ensure that all our valued staff members are acknowledged—including those who work behind the scenes such as our office staff and teacher aides. If you would like to make a voluntary contribution toward this year's staff gift, you can do so conveniently through Qkr! We appreciate your consideration, though please know that participation is entirely optional.
STEM and Music Classroom Upgrades
You may have noticed some construction work taking place around our STEM and Music classroom block adjacent to the main courtyard. We are currently undertaking some important remediation work to address moisture issues that developed over time.
The original pavers and fill underneath were installed too high against the building slab, which unfortunately caused moisture problems. Our current work involves drying out the slab completely, carrying out any necessary internal remediation in both classroom spaces, and then reinstalling the pavers at the correct lower level. This will prevent the same issue from occurring in the future and ensure these valuable learning spaces remain in excellent condition for our students.
We appreciate your patience during this improvement work and look forward to having these spaces fully operational again soon.
Volunteering in the School
We appreciate many families giving of their time and expertise to volunteer in the school, whether it be with our school canteen, P & F Events, school camps, GLOW Week or classroom assistance. A reminder to please ensure that your WWCC details are up to date, along with RAHN and VSC training. Further information on our volunteering requirements is available from our website.
A few reminders
Please be reminded of some of our key events coming up:
Term 4
Week 7
Monday 24 November – Foundation 2026 Transition Day
Tuesday 25 November – Principal Tour 9.15am
Wednesday 26 November – Year 6 Graduation Dinner
Friday 28 November – Carols Concert Evening 7.00pm
Week 8
Monday 1 December – Foundation 2026 Transition Day
Monday 1 December – 2/3TR Excursion to AFL Max
Monday 1 December – P & F Meeting and AGM 6.30pm in the Admin Building
Tuesday 2 December – Friday 5 December – Foundation to Year 2 swimming
Friday 5 December – Choir singing at Grove Shops
Week 9
Monday 8 December – Move Up Morning
Tuesday 9 December – P&F End of Year Fun Day
Wednesday 10 December – Closing Service at 9.00am
Wednesday 10 December – Year 6 Graduation Service at 7.00 pm
Our full school calendar can also be viewed on the school website.
Will Wallace
Principal