Parent Information

Glass Food Containers/Drink Bottles

While there are many benefits for the use of glass food containers and drink bottles, their use is not appropriate in a school setting as there is a high risk of breakage and injury. For the safety of students and staff, we ask that families do not send their child to school with glass food containers or drink bottles, thank you.

Author Visit

This term, South Australian author Phil Cummings will be visiting our school as part of our Book Week celebrations.

Phil’s books have been published extensively overseas and have received numerous awards.

Phil will be meeting with students across the school and Curiosity in Week 5 on Thursday the 20th and Friday 21st August.

We look forward to this amazing opportunity for our students and seeing Phil’s latest book Millie and the Frame of Wonder.

A selection of Phil’s books were shared with all students during library times in Term 2.

Have you read any of Phil's books with your family?

Volunteer Training

We have many volunteer opportunities for parents and families 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. 

Our next Volunteer Training session is:

• Monday 24th August, 10.00am

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.

2026 Book Week - Symphony of Stories

We are very excited to be celebrating Children’s Book Week this year. Our Book Week Parade will be happening on Monday Week 6, the 24th of August at 8.45-9.15am.

There will be a designated area for parents to come and watch if you are able.

Students are invited to dress up to the Book Week theme or as their favourite book character. If students are dressing up, we ask that they also have a copy of the book that their character appears in, or a copy of the front cover of the book will also be accepted.

Please note, we do not expect you to spend a lot of money on costumes. Get creative, using items that you may already have, or try your local op shop. You can also find some great simple ideas online at sites like Pinterest.

Keep your eye out for other special Book Week events, an author visit, and activities in the weeks to come!

Father's Day Stall

Hi School Community,

The Father's Day Stall team is beginning to get ready for the FD stall, which is coming up in Week 7.

The dates are Wed 2nd Sept and Thurs 3rd Sept. Please watch this space as the volunteer form will come out soon. Please consider whether you'd like to volunteer at the stall and serve the kids whilst they buy; it is such a sweet thing to be a part of.

The stall will be held between 11am-3pm on Wed 2nd Sept and 8.45am - 2pm on Thurs 3rd Sept.

Thanks all,

The Father's Day Team

Business owners, market stallholders & entrepreneurs - We need you!

Do you run a business, operate a market stall, or have experience building and managing a successful enterprise? We'd love your support in inspiring our Stage 4 students as they embark on their exciting Entrepreneurial Enterprises unit in Term 3.

We're looking for community members who can share their knowledge, experiences, insights, and practical tips about running a business. Whether you're a small business owner, market stallholder, self-employed professional, or have valuable experience in entrepreneurship, your story could make a lasting impact on our students.

• Tues 11th Aug 2026 (T3 W4)
• 1:30pm – 2:55pm
• GSPV

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to the Stage 4 teaching team by Friday 24th July 2026 (end of Week 1, Term 3).

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming members of our community to share their entrepreneurial journey with our students!

Art Room Request – Donations Welcome!

Our students have been busy creating amazing artworks, and right now there is a big interest in box construction and creative making in the art room!

We would greatly appreciate any donations of clean, unwanted materials from home that could be reused for art projects, including:

• Cardboard boxes of all sizes (cereal boxes, toothpaste boxes, cosmetic packaging, etc.)
• Small packaging materials
• Cardboard rolls from paper towel or cling wrap rolls (no toilet paper rolls. Please remove the metal cutting blade on cling wrap rolls)
• Cardboard plates and cups
• Ribbon, string, or fabric scraps
• Sequins, buttons, beads
• Paper doilies
• Any leftover craft supplies you no longer need

If you have items you’re looking to clear out, please consider sending them along to school. These materials are transformed into imaginative creations by our students and help support hands-on, sustainable artmaking.

Thank you for helping us inspire creativity while reusing and recycling!