From the School Leadership Team
Easter Services
A reminder that we hold a number of services over Easter at Golden Grove Lutheran Church and that all families are most welcome to attend over Easter:
- Maundy Thursday (17 April) - 7.00pm
- Good Friday (18 April) - 9.30am
- Easter Sunday (20 April) - 9.30am
School Holiday Activities
As well as the fantastic activities on offer at our Vacation Care programme over the break, offered by Vicki and our fantastic GGOSH team, the Kids in Adelaide website also has lots of great suggestions for activities for families and children. https://bit.ly/april-school-holidays-adelaide
Walk My Way
The Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) is hosting a fundraising event in North Adelaide on Saturday, 3rd May. This event aims to support ALWS’s efforts to provide humanitarian aid and sustainable development to communities in need around the world. The fundraiser will offer a great opportunity to connect with others in the community while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Our Golden Grove Lutheran School and Church are entering a combined team in the walk a thon again this year, and families who are intersted can join at https://adelaide.alws75.org.au/page/GoldenGroveLutheranComm45138671
Mark your calendars for this heartwarming event that promises both fun and compassion!
ANZAC Day Service
Our annual Anzac Day Service will be held on Monday 28 April, commencing at 10.00am in the Worship Centre. Students in Years 3 - 6 attend this service, and our school families are most welcome to join us for the occasion.
Parent Code of Conduct
Our parent code of conduct serves as a critical framework for nurturing a harmonious educational environment rooted in Christian values of love, respect, and mutual understanding. By establishing clear expectations for communication, and engagement, it ensures that parents model positive interactions, resolve conflicts with grace, and actively participate in their children's educational journey in a manner that reflects biblical principles of kindness, patience, and mutual support. This also enables us to mutually enhance our school's Christian ethos as well as to provide students with a living example of how Christian values can be practically applied in daily interactions. Please find a copy of the code of conduct attached as a reminder of our general principles and expectations in this area.
Eisugakkan
Year 5 students from Eisugakkan School, our sister school in Japan, will be visiting Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th July. During their stay, the students will have the opportunity to experience Australian culture and connect with our students. On Saturday 26th July, the school is seeking homestay families to host the visiting students, providing them with a unique and memorable experience. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to engage in cultural exchange and offer a warm welcome to these young visitors. If you're interested in hosting, please contact Mrs Melissa Bishop, our Teacher of Japanese via email - bishop.melissa@goldengrove.sa.edu.au
Volunteering in the School
We appreciate many families giving of their time and expertise to volunteer in the school, whether it be with our school canteen, P & F Events, school camps, GLOW Week or classroom assistance. A reminder to please ensure that your WWCC details are up to date, along with RAHN and VSC training. Further information on our volunteering requirements is available from our website.
A few reminders
Please be reminded of some of our key events coming up:
Term 1
Friday 11 April - Term 1 Closing Service - 2.20pm (please note this is in lieu of Chapel at 8.50am)
Term 2
Monday 28 April - Term 2 commences, Year 3- 6 Anzac Day Service - 10.00am - Worship Centre
Friday 2 May – SACSA Athletics; P&F Event – Light up the Night
Saturday 3 May - ALWS Walk My Way
Wednesday 7 May – Friday 9 May – Year 3/4 Camp
Our full school calendar can also be viewed on the school website.
Will Wallace
Principal