Parent Information
SP Showcase
Thank you to all the students, teachers, staff, and parents who have helped make our Senior Primary Showcase of Stories by Roald Dahl and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR.
Unfortunately, we have no publication right to make any video or other recording of the Stage 4 performance, and it is strictly forbidden for audience members to make any form of recording of this production.
We thank you for your understanding of our Licence Agreement in this matter.
Save The Date - Quiz Night!
Put on your sequins and bright colours because quiz night is on again and this year's theme is Disco Fever!
Pop it in your calendar, Saturday 2nd November, and be ready to disco up a storm! Tickets on sale in the coming weeks.
Volunteer Training
Our next Volunteer Training session is:
- Friday 20th September, 2:30pm @ Curiosity ELC
- Thursday 24th October, 8.30am @ School
- Tuesday 12th November 8.30am @ school
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.
We have plenty of 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.
Growing Faith At Home Resource
School Student Broadband Initiative
The School Student Broadband Initiative is an Australian Government program that offers free home internet to families and carers who look after school age children, that currently do not have a current nbn home internet connection.
To qualify for this offer:
- You must be caring for a school age student at your home.
- Must not have an active nbn connection at your home now or in the past 14 days. (Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility).
- Must live in a property that can access the nbn network through a standard connection.
- Apply for the offer by 31 December 2024 to get free home internet until the end of December 2025
What’s included in the offer?
- Free home internet until December 2025
- Free WI-FI router (you can keep it)
- Unlimited data
- 50 / 20 plan (this is a typical household plan)
- No lock in contracts
- Choice of participating internet providers
- Ongoing support from the National Referral Centre to apply – callback, webchat, and interpreting services available
Contact the National Referral Centre to apply on 1800 954 610 Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm (AEDT) or visit this website.
'Developing Minds' Webinars
'Developing Minds' is a free webinar series designed to help parents/caregivers of primary aged children understand common mental and emotional health challenges in these children, and the ways psychologists work with children and families managing these problems.
Renee Baker, a member of our Wellbeing and Support team, is seeking interest from families who would like to attend the webinar series at the school as a group.
The next webinar will run as follows:
- Tuesday 17th September 5:45pm - 6:15pm
"How common are friendship and social difficulties in childhood - what causes these challenges and how do psychologists work with children with social challenges"
If you are interested in attending, please send an email with your name and contact phone number to reneeb@gspv.sa.edu.au.