Truth

A short video that summarises our 2022 theme of 'Truth'.

Farewells

We honoured and blessed leaving primary staff and volunteers.

Message from Leaving Staff

To the Good Shepherd community,

As I say farewell, it would be remiss of me not to also say a big thank you. I’ve been incredibly blessed by the staff, families and children in this place. I am truly grateful for the time I have spent here and for how much I have learned and grown alongside you.

As I watch students I have taught,graduate and move into a new chapter of their lives, I’m reminded that I am doing the same. Whilst there is sadness in leaving, there is great joy for what has been.

May you know the peace and love of Jesus this Christmas season,

With every blessing,

Lauren Humphrys

Message from Matt Schmidt, former Board Chair

Just a brief note of thanks to the School community for the nice words and those who have said thankyou for my contribution to Good Shepherd. I joined the School Council when my first daughter started at Good Shepherd in 2012 and took the important role of Chair in 2015. Over those years, I can look back and give thanks for the wonderful blessings that God has given us. The School has grown so much since I graduated from primary school in 1988, and the growth has been significant since 2012!

To be able to work in close partnership with our dedicated Principal David Wilksch has been an absolute privilege, we are truly blessed to have David as our leader and to work closely with him has been fantastic. To the other School Leaders, thankyou for your work in driving and leading our vision and mission. A massive thanks to all of our wonderful and passionate educators, who day by day inspire our students.

To our support staff - thanks for your efforts ensuring a smoothly run school. To my fellow Board members over the years, thanks for your countless hours to ensure the strategic focus and growth of our School. I wish to acknowledge the volunteers who do so much to create community and value add to our School, thanks to those who help in the classroom, assist with excursions, work in the canteen, coach sport (my netball coaching days were fun), build community through events (how good were those Wine and Cheese nights, and Men & Minors camps )- these are the activities that create community and I encourage you to get involved. A collective thanks to you all to create such a dynamic learning environment.

Thanks to my amazing wife Peta and my daughters, who put up with my many hours assisting Good Shepherd. Importantly thanks to God who makes all things possible and guides our journey. And a final tip, get involved with the School and volunteer in some way. If you do, I know you will like I have, receive so much more back, than you put into our amazing school community.

Matt Schmidt

Graduation Awards

Spirit of Good Shepherd Award - Isaac H

Principal's Award - Lilly M & Zahli M

Creative Arts Award - Oliver C

Visual Arts Award - Dylan T

Auslan Award - Laila D

Physical Education Award - Joel H & Abbey H

English Award -

Elham A, Grace C, Anais K, Laila D, Dylan T

Mathematics Award -

Dylan T, Grace C, Levi G, Aaryan T, Samuel H, Anais K

LOVE, OPTIMISM AND CREATIVITY AWARDS

Love Award -

Zahli M, Laila D, Hannah W, Jye H, Issac H, Boston A, Fyn F-M

Optimism Award -

Imogen K, Sophia B, Lilly M, Grace C, Anais K, Ruby B, Luckshun S, Levi G

Creativity Award -

Oliver C, Aaliyah W, Nadia S, Dylan T, Evie W, Millicent D, Bella C

School Student Leaders

It is with great pleasure we share that our Student Leadership Team for 2023, as identified by their peers and endorsed by school staff are…

Mason J, Emma M, Ashrith G, Sophia H

Congratulations. We look forward to your involvement as leaders next year.

Farewell to Families

We think of those families who 'graduate' Good Shepherd Lutheran School and conclude their time at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. We give thanks for their generosity, support and encouragement over their time with us.

Mr Ali Amini & Mrs Maryam Najafi

Mr Heath & Mrs Sarah Anthony

Mr Ryan & Mrs Stacey Bruin

Mr Paul & Mrs Linda Chapman

Dr Jarrad & Dr Lucy Clasohm

Mr Wayen Cresswell

Ms Amy Pearce

Mr James & Mrs Megan Dundon

Mr Peter Finey & Ms Tammy Boxer

Mr James & Mrs Gee He

Mr Neil Mardel & Ms Melanie Fraser

Mr Roger & Mrs Debbie Goss

Mr Navneet & Mrs Shaveta Gupta

Ms Shaun Hensing & Miss Kerry White

Mr Ashely & Mrs Jaime Hitch

Mr Shane & Mrs Liana Huppatz

Mr Piyush & Mrs Rachan Joshi

Mr Raju & Mrs Vani Jagadabhi

Mr Gaurav & Mrs Namarta Jhamb

Mr Rachu Koushik & Mrs Sandy Raman

Mr Brett & Mrs Lian Leggett

Mr Ravi Liyanage & Mrs Mali Rodrigo

Mr Andrew Keenan & Ms Nadia Matijevic

Mr John & Mrs Carla Kutija

Mr Nigel & Mrs Vanessa Manning

Ms Michelle Farrell

Mr Jason & Mrs Rebecca Norman

Mr Matthew & Mrs Melissa Oudshoorn

Mr Joe & Mrs Smith Perayil

Mr Shaju Chandran & Mrs Meera Sivabala

Mr Jagmeed & Mrs Sukhpreet Sidhu

Mr Dipendra & Mrs Goma Thapa

Mr Stephen & Mrs Lisa Weatherley

Mr Aaron Yew & Mrs Chitranee Williams

Mr Yong Wu & Mrs Yunmei Song

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