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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Phone: 6278 9500 Email: [email protected] Website: web.gsl.wa.edu.au
26 February 2021 Vision Statement: Good Shepherd Catholic School is an inclusive community growing together in faith by living our Catholic values and beliefs. We are guided by catholic Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ, in partnership with parents, caregivers, parish and the wider community. Our school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning through educational excellence encapsulating the spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social and physical development of the child.
Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Caregivers of Good Shepherd Catholic School
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
(Hebrews 11:1)
Dear Parents and Caregivers of Good Shepherd Catholic School
On Wednesday some of our Year 3 students along with the students from Years 4, 5
and 6 participated in our annual Faction Swimming Carnival. On a warm day, it was
great to see parents and members of extended family come along and support the
students. Each of our students should be very proud of the way the competed, recognised the
efforts of each other and behaved in the faction bays. Congratulations to Maali, our winning
faction on the day. Congratulations, also, to each of the champions and runners-up champions for
their achievements. A big thank you to the parents who assisted, parents who supported, staff
members for their hard work in so many ways and to Mr B, who organised yet another very
successful carnival. We look forward to our Interschool swimming team competing early next term.
On Tuesday morning, our Year 6 students will depart for their camp. Camp is a highlight of the Year
6 year and many happy memories are formed by the students as they will spend 4 full days
together. I would like to thank Mrs Webb and Mrs Caridi for all the work they have put into
organising the camp. I would also like to acknowledge the staff members who have so generously
given up their time to accompany the children. We look forward to the students sharing their camp
experiences upon their return.
Please remember if you are leaving your car to collect your children your car must be
parked in a parking bay. No parking in the drive through or bus bays is permitted at any
time. Cars parking on the verge of Morley Drive, in particular those parked very close to
the exit, are obstructing the view for cars leaving the school. It is asked you avoid parking
in the vicinity of the exit to avoid car accidents occurring. Please be aware that by parking on the
verge you are at risk of receiving an infringement notice from the council. We would like to remind
families driving through the carpark to do so with caution and care as the speed limit is 5km/h. Please
be vigilant of the many students exiting vehicles and crossing within the carpark. This reminder is for
the safety of our students.
I am sure that I don’t need to remind our families that Monday is a public holiday, recognising
Labour Day. There will be no school on this day, so I hope all our students enjoy the break away
from school routine. I will be joining the Year 6s on their camp next week so Mrs Deans and Mrs
Butler will be responsible for the running of the school in my absence.
Have a great week ahead.
Stay safe and stay well.
Mark Powell
Principal
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Data Collection
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School Values
Our Catholic Values underpin all of our 6 school values. This year our School is focusing on our school value…
Diversity
We celebrate diversity by accepting the uniqueness of individuals through their multi-cultural heritage, their varying abilities ad many gifts.
Faction Points
Maali House: 105 Foley House: 73 Francis House: 62 Noonan House: 41
Birthday’s
The following celebrated a birthday this week or during the holidays.
We wish them a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! These will be acknowledged at our Monday assembly
Jeremy Ha KB Connor Chapman 2B Heidi Nebel 3B Ngan Nguyen 5B Lincoln Sadler 3B Hayden Lewis 6W Himani Kurudady 2B Jake Williams 3B Miss Naylor Mrs Pedulla Mrs Huntington
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Term Dates 2021 Pupil Free Days
Term 1 Monday 1st February – Thursday 1st April Term 2 Tuesday 20th April – Friday 2nd July Monday 19th April Term 3 Monday 19th July – Thursday 23rd September Monday 16th August Term 4 Tuesday 12th October – Friday 10th December Monday 8th November
Important Dates to Remember
Subject to change, based on Covid-19 advice Labour Day – Public Holiday 1st March Year 6 Camp 2nd – 5th March Reconciliation Workshop 16th March Reconciliation 27th March Parent/Teacher Meetings – Early Close 29th March Last Day of Term 1st April Good Friday 2nd April
School Fees and Charges 2021 All information pertaining to your account, along with payment options were emailed to families on Friday 19 February .
If you did not receive a statement please contact the school office immediately.
Every family is required to complete and submit a new Payment Option form each year.
Direct Debit arrangements carried over from last year are not automatically adjusted to allow for any increase / decrease in fees. It is a school requirement to complete the payment option form to ensure the correct number of instalments, and the correct payment amount, are being made in order for your fees to be paid by 30 September.
Please complete and return the Payment Option Form via email [email protected] or direct to the office before FRIDAY 26 February.
A reminder, it is a school requirement that each family has an approved, up to date, payment plan in place.
If you have any queries regarding your fees or the payment schedule, please contact the school office.
Good Shepherd School Website Our website is currently being redesigned and we are hoping to be able to launch it soon. We will be phasing out the use of the Smart Link App and utilising the features of the new website platform including submitting online absentee forms and live calendars to ensure we are up to date with school events. Please refer to the current website for any information or correspondence. Thank you for your patience and support while we await the launch of the new website.
Sustainability – Eco Warriors Battery recycling
Recycle your batteries at Good Shepherd. Please bring batteries from home to be recycled
correctly. Batteries can contain a variety of toxic chemicals including cadmium, lead, mercury
and lithium-ion. There is the risk of these toxic chemicals leaching into surrounding groundwater
or soil so it is very important that batteries do not end up in landfill. You can find the battery
recycling bin outside the library in the undercover area.
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A message from our Year 6 Leaders
Another big week, we have had the Swimming Carnival and rugby. Congratulations to Maali for winning the Swimming Carnival. Thanks to all the parents and teachers who helped. Thanks to Mr. B for organizing the Swimming Carnival and the rugby clinic. This weekend is a long weekend and on Tuesday the year sixes will be going to camp.
Senior leaders Melodie Gate and Jaeda Aliphon
Swimming Carnival On the 24th of February, It was our annual Faction Swimming Carnival at Bayswater Waves, for all our year 4,5,6s and eight year 3s. Everyone showed great sportsmanship towards each other. The two novelty races; donut and tunnelball were so fun and we’re so lucky to have Mr B organise these types of events just for us. We congratulate Maali on winning our 2021 Swimming Carnival. Lastly, we thank Mr B, our parents, teachers, and staff for helping throughout the carnival. Jaxon, Vikram, Lauren and Sarah
Faction Points
Maali 794
Foley 600
Francis 570
Noonan 470
Champions
Yr 4 Boys Champion Lewis Aliphon
Boys Runner Up Jake Williams
Girls Champion Kyra Prunster
Girls Runner up Hayley Du
Yr 5 Boys Champion Raoul Vecchio
Boys Runner Up Che Vecchio
Girls Champion Coco Fonseca
Girls Runner up Mikeila Nanagas
Yr 6 Boys Champion Jaxon Debono
Boys Runner Up Will Beros
Girls Champion Lauren Du
Girls Runner up Jaida Aliphon
Congratulations to everyone who took part and special mention to Coco and Jaxon who both broke multiple school records! Thank you to all the staff and parents for their help and support!
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Facebook Page
Good Shepherd Lockridge has its own Facebook Page. Please like our page and
follow us as we begin to use this social forum to update you on information and
current events happening within our wonderful school.
Search @GoodShepherdLockridge
Project Compassion We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about the story of Jamila and
her family. Jamila, 22, is a Rohingya woman, living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s
Bazar, Bangladesh. A single mother, she fled armed conflict in Myanmar to save herself, her elderly
mother and eight-month-old baby.
With the support of Caritas Australia, through Caritas Bangladesh, Jamila was
able to access emergency food and shelter. She also received counselling, emotional support and
learnt sewing skills, to help her earn an income. Jamila now feels less alone, with a sense
of community around her. She is able to ‘Be More’ to her little family.
• 860,494 people remain in the densely populated camps, in desperate need of humanitarian
assistance, especially due to COVID-19. (UNHCR)
Watch a short film about Jamila’s story here.
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Please support Project Compassion: lent.caritas.org.au
Uniform Shop
http://web.gsl.wa.edu.au/stewardship/school-uniform/
Canteen
Recess orders will be accepted from all students in Kindy to Year 6. We ask parents to write their order on an envelope and place the correct money to avoid handling change. The Canteen Menu is available on our Website. http://web.gsl.wa.edu.au/our-families/debbies-deli/
AVAILABLE FOR LENT SEASON
6 Fish Nuggets & sauce - $ 3.50
Fish Sub with lettuce & mayo - $ 4.00
½ Fish sub with lettuce & mayo - $ 2.00
Fish Burger with salad - $ 5.00
Salad Tray with crumbed fish fillet - $5.00
(Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, avocado, beetroot & cheese)
THROUGH THE LENT SEASON THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH THE NORMAL MENU
Uniform Shop Trading Hours
Tuesday 8:15am – 9:15am Friday 2:15pm – 3:15pm
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OSHC Camp Australia
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The P&F Page!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friend Raising Fund Raising Meetings
Dad’s & Kids Camp Out Saturday, 20th March
2020/21 Digital Entertainment Book
P&F Meeting Tuesday, 16th March
SUNDOWNER
THANK YOU to all families, parent and past student volunteers, and staff for making this year’s Sundowner a fantastic night. It was wonderful to see so many children (and parents) smiling and just having fun.
DAD’S & KIDS CAMP OUT SCHOOL BANKING
Commencing March 2021
Further Information to Follow
ENTERTAINMENT DIGITAL BOOK HOW TO CONTACT US
Please contact Sara Andacic
on 0407 699 746
for further enquiries.
Order securely online: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/842w47
20% of every membership sold contributes back to Good Shepherd Catholic School
Search Facebook for: Good Shepherd Catholic School P&F
P&F President
Rebecca D’Andrea M: 0403 052 413
Email GSL P&F: [email protected]
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Mercedes College Open Day
Chisholm Catholic College
