Community Care &
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Lutheran Care 12 Days of Giving

The families and students of Good Shepherd have always been generous at Christmas time in supporting the Lutheran Care Christmas Hampers. Lutheran Care’s Emergency Relief teams recently told us which items their pantries are running desperately low on and what is helpful for families in need at Christmas time. You can find these items listed in the accompanying poster.

To get involved you are invited to find the items in your pantry or add an item to your shopping list, then send the donations to school with your child on the day listed on the poster. There will be reminders for item donations on Seesaw at the beginning of each week from Week 3 to Week 8.

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. We look forward to the front office being filled with Christmas Hamper donations.

12 Days of Giving.pdf

KAPS (Years 2-7) Younger siblings welcome

Our last KAPS event for this year is coming up on Sunday 26th November, from 4 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!

Rachel and Georgie

Coffee and Connect

How has your week been? Any challenges? Any celebrations? I’m sure you have some stories to share! 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 10:00am 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

Volunteer Appreciation Morning Tea

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers who have generously contributed their time and effort to our school community this year. Your support has made a significant impact, and we would like to express our appreciation.

To commemorate your valuable contributions, we are hosting a special Volunteer Appreciation Morning Tea on the 22nd of November (week 6), taking place from 8:15am to 8:45am in the church.

As this is a catered event, we kindly ask that you please scan the QR Code on the invitation provided or email Claudia to RSVP your attendance.

Para Vista Community Carols

Saturday 9 December at 7.00pm

Gather with family, friends and neighbours for a musical evening celebrating Christmas at the Para Vista Community Carols.

Performances from a live band and talented local artists, as well as children's participation and community singing.

Bookings are open now. Electronic bookings can be made HERE or use the QR code provided.

Limited seats are available.

Attendees do not need their tickets to check in at this event. Our staff will be ready to check you in, based on your name.

Whether you're young or young at heart, everyone is welcome to this FREE event which is sponsored by the City of Salisbury.

Onsite monitored parking is available.

So, save the date, spread the word, and join us for an evening filled with joy and community spirit at the Para Vista Community Carols!

Christmas is coming to Good Shepherd!

We have 2 exciting events coming up in the church at Good Shepherd. Community Carols is on Saturday 9th December starting a 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 971553 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

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

Stage 3 Playground Catch Up

Dear Stage 3 Families, all families are invited to attend an after school catch up to connect with other class families.

Date: Friday 17th November 2023

Location: Solandra Reserve playground, Solandra Crescent, Modbury North

Time: Straight after school from 3pm

Along with the playground there is also a bike track if you would like to bring along bikes or scooters (Don't forget helmets!).

Please find contact details on the note that was sent home yesterday (Wednesday 8th November 2023). Hope to see you there!

Lucy Hale

Stage 2 Playground Catch Up

Dear Stage 2 Families, All families are invited to attend an after school catch up to connect with other class families.

Date: Friday 24th November 2023

Location: Valley View Reserve Playground, Conway Crescent, Valley View