Community Care &
Connection
Lutheran Care 12 Days of Giving
Thank you all for your donations. This year has been so successful we have arranged an early collection with Lutheran Care as we're running out of room to continue this important initiative! We are so proud of our school community coming together to help others in need, what a difference your kindness will make for many families doing it tough this Christmas.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page where we'll provide updates each Saturday for the following week of items that are still low in the pantry.
While Lutheran Care are listing 12 different items to be collected over the 12 Days of Giving, we understand that some families may not be able to stretch their budget this far and we are grateful for any donations you are able to give.
Farewell Mrs King
On Wednesday we shared in a special farewell in chapel for Mrs. King. As her final day approaches tomorrow, Friday 24th November, we extend our heartfelt wishes to her and her husband as they share in the joyous journey of welcoming their new baby. We wish them all the best in this exciting chapter of their lives.
Spin Camp
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 for young people in years 4-6 (in 2023) to experience an inclusive and encouraging community and grow in relationship with Jesus and others.
This year’s theme is ‘Wanted’. 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 church offers a subsidy, just ask Georgie. The camp is held at Camp Kedron, Barmera (Riverland SA). For more information, contact Georgie here, then head to SPIN to register.
KAPS (Years 2-7) Younger siblings welcome
Our last KAPS event for this year is this Sunday 26th November, from 4pm to7pm (Please note extended time). We will be celebrating Christmas in November with activities, worship and a meal, so pop it in your diaries now!
Ignite (for young people in Years 7-12) is on at the same time. If you have older siblings or friends, please let them know! The more… the merrier! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Rachel and Georgie
Coffee and Connect
What’s the highlight of your week? How are you feeling at the moment? If you have a few minutes (or a lot of minutes) and you feel like meeting some people or reuniting with older friends, you are most welcome to pop into the Church Café tomorrow morning (Friday) 8:30am to 10am and share some tea/coffee and conversation!
Why not invite someone along this week? You never know how you might change someone’s day (for the better) just by turning up and having a chat! Please 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). See you tomorrow!
Blessings,
Georgie
Christmas is coming to Good Shepherd!
We have 2 exciting events coming up over in the church at Good Shepherd. Community Carols on Saturday 9th December starting at 7pm and our 5:30pm Christmas Eve Family Service. There are opportunities to be involved!
- Chris Jaensch is looking for children who might like to join him up the front for some singing/ acting at the Community Carols evening! If this interests you, or would like more information, please contact him direct on 0406 971 553 or via email here.
- If you would like to participate in our Christmas Eve Family Service, I would love to hear from you. Please let me know or send me an email here.
Georgie
Para Vista Community Carols Saturday 9 December at 7pm
Have you reserved a seat yet for the biggest family event of the year?
In a couple of weeks we will be offering an evening of entertainment, performances from a live band and talented local artists, as well as children's participation and community singing.
Electronic bookings can be made HERE or use the QR code provided.
This is a FREE event which is sponsored by the City of Salisbury.
So... book now, spread the word, and join us for an evening filled with joy and community spirit at the Para Vista Community Carols!
Friendly Faces 2024
Starting at a new school can be daunting, and for people new to the school environment this can be especially so.
To help our new Foundation families feel welcome as they begin their journeys with us in 2024, we are looking for parents who would like to become that ‘friendly face’ helping families around the school to find their way around, ease them into routines, and get to know our processes and events.
You would be ‘buddied’ with a new school family (or perhaps more than one family) and help them feel comfortable by doing things like:
- A welcome phone call to the family prior to school starting.
- Being a friendly face around the school to help them find their way around, ease into routines, and get to know our processes and events.
- Acting as a resource for sharing information E.g. How to order food from the canteen or uniform questions.
- Perhaps even organising a playdate.
- Sitting with them at the school’s Welcome Party.
We need just 30 people to make this wonderful initiative happen.
To participate, please contact Georgie via email by Thursday 23rd November.
Further information regarding logistics will be shared with you once you have registered your interest.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Blessings,
Georgie
UPDATE: Stage 2 Playground Catch Up
Dear Stage 2 Families,
All stage 2 families are invited to attend an after school catch up to connect with other class families.
Date: This Friday 24th November 2023
Location: Valley View Reserve Playground, Conway Crescent, Valley View
Time: Straight after school from 3pm
Along with the playground there is also a grassed area if you would like to bring along footballs, soccer balls etc.
Please find contact details on the note that was sent home on Wednesday 8th November 2023.
Please note: If it is raining at 3pm, our catch up will instead be held at TTP at the outside playground, downstairs (which is undercover) along the café/ restaurant section close to Caffe Primo.
We hope to see you Friday!
Lucy Hale, Jodi Quast, Sarah Pound, Jade Peterkin, and Kerrie Brklje