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School Photos
Photo day is Tuesday 1 March.
Please return the envelope to the front office by Tuesday 22 February.
If you are not purchasing photos, you still need to return your envelope.
Family envelopes, for a photo of siblings here at school, are available from the office on request.
Scholastic Bookclub
Scholastic catalogues were sent home with students on Monday this week.
Scholastic apps are available to download for both Apple and Android devices to make ordering through the Loop system easier.
There is the option to mark your purchases as GIFTS. When these books arrive you will be contacted directly, rather than books going home with students.
Please also note that some titles offered, differ from the Christian ethos followed by the school.
Orders need to be placed via LOOP by 9.00am Friday 18 February. Please note the shorter time frame for ordering.
Happy reading everyone!
LLL School Banking
Lutheran Laypeople's League is a charitable financial institution which provides a simple, fee-free savings account as a tool for students to help them pursue their short and long term savings goals.
Open a Children's Savings Account before 31 March and the LLL will kickstart your child's savings with the first $25.00.
Visit lll.org.au/child to open an account, using the promotional code GET25, or collect a form from the school office.
Canteen
The canteen is open for lunch only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Check the QKR! app for availabilities as some items on the published menu may not be available at the beginning of term.
QKR! orders must be placed by 8:45am (or even the night before), with separate orders for each child.
Growing Faith at Home
This week’s GFH title is “Do to others as you would like them to do to you”. Not always easy, especially when the other person is someone who is hard for you to like. There are some powerful Caring Conversations for you share with your family.
Talk about a time someone showed kindness and forgiveness toward you.
Tell about a time you showed kindness and forgiveness toward someone.
What makes it easy or difficult to show forgiveness to someone else?
These conversations can be eye opening, especially for young people who are constantly learning from you! Some life situations can be hard, but forgiveness is powerful, even life changing! You might like to consider some practical Creative Response or Service ideas too.
God bless your week!
Georgie Schuster
Little Lambs Playgroup
I pray that you all enjoyed some precious family time over the Summer.
Little Lambs Playgroup for 2022 is currently 'under construction'. Our community values this time of connection with families with little ones.
If this is something you feel passionate about, I would love to hear from you. There are plenty of resources ready to go thanks to the creativity, generosity and love of previous Little Lambs team leaders.
Please contact me via email or chat with me sometime about this valuable opportunity.
Will keep you posted on Little Lamb’s next chapter. Watch this space!
Georgie Schuster
QKR! App for Online Orders
Online payments (uniform/canteen/school fees etc.) are available to all Good Shepherd families and is our preferred method of payment.
This app is free and easy to use and accepts all debit/credit cards.
Installation steps are as follows:
Medication
Parents are advised that topical medications will no longer be issued at school (e.g. stingoes, savlon etc.).
If your child requires medication (e.g. epi pens, antihistamines) at school, it is a requirement for parents to provide the school with items in chemist labelled packaging.
School Card Applications
All families wishing to apply for the school card discount scheme in 2022 must apply annually by clicking here:
Uniform Shop
Online QKR! uniform orders are welcome.
Please note orders will be packed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and ready for pickup from the front office at the end of the school day.
The uniform shop is open for business:
- Tuesday: 8.00am - 10.30am
- Tuesday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
- Thursday: 1.00pm - 3.35pm
Please contact Dani, our Uniform Coordinator, via email for all your uniform enquiries.
Volunteer Training
Here are the steps to becoming a registered volunteer:
- Organise a Working With Children Check (WWCC). Complete the attached form and bring to the school office with your 100pt identification.
- Complete Valuing Safe Communities online training which takes about 30 minutes. The certificate issued at the end of the training is to be shown to school office staff for verification.
- Read the following policies from our school website:
- Attend a Volunteer in-house training session which is yet to be confirmed.
- Provide proof of COVID immunisation via email.
For any other queries, or to check your volunteer status, please contact the school office.
Entertainment Membership
Share the LOVE this February by supporting your local restaurant and tourism industry and help begin the recovery after some tough years.
Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership will not only provide you with great offers for new experiences, but 20% from each membership also supports our school.
PLUS access BONUS limited-time offers and be entered in the draw to WIN a staycation for two thanks to TFE Hotels (one of nine) + chance to WIN the ultimate pamper package.
Hurry, the bundle of love promotion ends on the 28 February!
