Parent Information
Closing Chapel
A reminder that closing chapel will be held on Friday, 30 June at 8.50 am.
Carpark Entrance Redirection – Middle Week of Holidays
During the middle week of the school holidays (beginning Monday 10/July), we have some storm water repairs being performed at the entrance to our school/church car park on Montague road. While this work is undertaken, the entrance will be clearly closed to all traffic (using cones and bollards). The exit gate to Hillary Crescent can be used for entry and exit of the car park during this period. Please use care and travel slowly through the car park while anticipating the possibility of 2-way traffic.
Reports
Reports have gone home today via envelope. We are aware that some families require a copy and we are in the process of sending these out via mail.
Please take the time to read your child's report and encourage them in their growth and development.
Thank you to our teachers for the time and effort they have put into writing these reports.
Imagination OSHC – Deborah Grove Access
To increase the security of our Imagination OSHC students, the back gate to the school that provides access to Deborah Grove will be closed between 3.30 and 3.45 pm each day.
Thank you for your understanding in this area.
ICAS Competitions
Good Shepherd Lutheran students in Stage 3 (Year 3 and 4) and Stage 4 (Year 5 and 6) will have the opportunity to participate in the ICAS competitions this year. ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in Mathematics, Science, Writing, and Digital Technologies.
Learn more about ICAS here (https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas).
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:
- read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas)
- go to Parent Portal here: (https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
enter our school’s access code – APX500
- enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment.
- consequently, no refunds will be given if your child misses their test due to illness/absence/lateness.
- if you choose for your child to sit a test/tests; please order and make payment by Friday 28th July.
The dates Good Shepherd will offer these tests are below:
Writing – 7 August
Digital Technologies – 11 August
Science – 21 August
Mathematics – 28 August
Note there will be no make-up dates for tests, and if a child arrives late to school will miss some time from their 9am sitting test.
For further details please contact Anne Carter (anne.carter@gspv.sa.edu.au).
Growth and Development sessions
Good Shepherd School will be hosting a Growth and Development Family Evening on Tuesday, 1 August 2023.
The sessions are conducted by Kidz Biz Education and are designed to be fun, informative, and easy to understand. These highly interactive sessions will provide students and their parents/care providers with an introduction to basic, personal and social development education; traditionally known as the ‘facts of life’. Sessions are suitable for Year 2 to Year 6. Further information will be shared via email.
Alpha Course
If you are intrigued, interested or eager to learn more about the Christian faith and what your children are learning about here at GSPV, then you might be keen to come along to a 10-week Alpha Course starting on July 26, 6.30 pm at the Paid 4 U Cafe in Ingle Farm.
Each Wednesday night in term 3, dinner will be freely provided as you have the chance to listen in on a presentation by the creator of Alpha, Nicky Gumbel, and explore some of life’s BIG questions about faith and meaning in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
We encourage you to grab a friend and come along!! Use the QR code to register and fill in your contact information.
Someone will be in touch with you asap with more details and to confirm your registration.
If you’re still not sure about coming along, then take a look at Katie’s below, to be inspired and encouraged.
What have you got to lose?
Office hours (student-free week)
Please note that next week, the front office will only be open on Wednesday 5 July.
Canteen
Please note orders must be placed prior to 8.00 am on the day of ordering. Any orders placed after this time will be issued the next day.
Qkr! Issues for Android Users
Unfortunately, there has been an issue identified whereby Android users have received the following warning:
The issue is currently being addressed by the apps tech team.
In the interim, please refer to the Qkr! website.
For those having issues accessing a website, children can be sent to the canteen with cash and an order note if required.
We will notify our families when the problem has been rectified.
Step Up to Communion
Young people aged around 10 years, together with their parents/caregivers, are invited to take part in our Step Up program to prepare for Holy Communion. Taking the approach that parents/ carers are the primary faith developer in their children, Step Up is designed to support parents/carers in preparing their child for Holy Communion.
This course will be offered next term over 4 consecutive Friday nights (August 11, 18, 25 and September 1) with a Sunday communion service to follow. If you are interested, please contact Georgie by Friday 4 August.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Georgie
Growing Faith at Home
Dear School Families,
Today’s GFH title is ‘Welcoming Others’. I’m sure that you have appreciated times in your life where you have been welcomed by someone. It can have a powerful and lasting impact.
This week’s resource provides some suggestions to talk over with your family… What does it mean to welcome someone? Share a time when you needed some help and someone was kind to you.
How have you been going with your highs and lows? I’d love to hear when you talk about them with your family.
Please let me know, either by email or catching me face to face!
God bless you all as you enjoy some time away from school routine.
Blessings,
Georgie
Uniform Shop
Discounted Rugby Jumpers
New Good Shepherd sports jumpers are arriving in 2024. All current rugby jumpers are reduced to clear – (can still be worn through to end of 2025). Grab a bargain!
Please note the Uniform Shop will be closed for the Term 2 holidays, from 1 July – 24 July.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the School Uniform, please contact Dani.
Dani Levy
Uniform Shop Manager