Community Carols Invitation

Save the date ~ 6th December

Christmas - Not just a story!

Come along to this free event, bring your friends and neighbours and enjoy the story of the first Christmas in song and storytelling.

A great evening for family and friends to enjoy together right here at Good Shepherd church!

Assembly Acknowledgements

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

Rex

Jamieson

Dee

Eden

Dom

Ariana

ICAS Achievement Awards

This year, a number of our Stage 3 and 4 students took on the challenge of the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), an internationally recognised assessment program designed to extend and celebrate student learning.

ICAS awards recognise student performance across several achievement levels, from Merit through to Distinction, with results placing students in comparison to thousands of participants across Australia. We are proud to acknowledge the dedication and initiative shown by all students who volunteered to participate.

Congratulations to the following ICAS participants:

Shiven, Aaron, Oliver, Aniko, Haider, Daniel, Amelia, Nakhulan, Chloe, Ekam and Lucy.

Merit Award Recipients: Placing within the top 36% to 46% of students in Australia: Aaron (Mathematics, Writing), Haider (Mathematics), Aniko (Writing, Digital Technologies).

Credit Award Recipients: Placing among the top 11% to 36% of students in Australia: Danny (Mathematics, Science), Patrick (Mathematics), Oliver (Science), Haider (Science)• Amelia (Writing), Lucy (Writing).

Congratulations to every student who participated, well done on your efforts!

SPIN Camp Opportunity

Do you like camping and sharing time with other people who like to have fun? Here’s an idea! SPIN is a four-day, three-night, statewide camp in January (13th-16th) for young people in years 4-6 (in 2025) to experience an inclusive and encouraging community and grow in relationship with Jesus and others.

This year’s theme is ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. Significant sponsorship is offered to first time campers by the LLL (You just pay $50). For those who have attended this camp before, Good Shepherd Congregation offers a subsidy, just ask Georgie. The camp is held at Camp Kedron, Barmera (Riverland SA).

For more information, contact Georgie here, or head to SPIN to register.

Dad's Night

Well as we quickly start to round out this year, what a better way than to come together as a GSPV Dad's group gathering! It's great way to reflect on the year that has been and to continue to build on GSPV friendships. If you haven't seen the new school playground then come and have a look while we share in a BBQ and a few quiet drinks.

Date: Tomorrow night, 21st Nov

Time: 6:30pm -9:30pm-ish

Location: GSPV school oval.

What to bring: BYO BBQ meat and Drinks (beers etc are ok)

Spread the word, it would be great to see you all there!

Matt Modra

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: Tomorrow, 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

Coffee and Connect

What’s on your mind? Recovering from the Christmas pageant? Upcoming camps and other end of year events? 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!

Kids Holiday Art Workshops

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.

Last call for Live Christmas Trees!

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.

KAPS... November 30th

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).

Community Sports

Roma Mitchell Secondary College Sports Academy

Modbury Junior Football Club

Calisthenics

Tea Tree Gully Netball Club

Northridge Para Vista Scout Group