Newsletter Week 6 – Term 1 2023
Prayer
Message from the Principal
Why is Sleep Important?
Children are all different but as they grow they need sleep. A guide for children aged 6 to 12 is between 9 to 11 hours. So, depending on their age and what time they wake up in the morning a good bedtime would be around 7pm - 8pm. Sleep is important for children’s growth, health and learning. Many studies have shown that the lack of sleep can be linked to mental health issues and children not doing well at school. For further information and tips please follow the link Sleep tips for children | healthdirect
The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC)
Last Friday staff were involved in professional development on the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) which is a world class, evidence-based child safety curriculum. It teaches children and young people to recognise abuse, tell a trusted adult, understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching and ways of keeping themselves safe.
The curriculum is based on two main themes:
We all have the right to be safe
We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.
The themes are presented through four Focus Areas:
The right to be safe
Relationships
Recognising and reporting abuse
Protective strategies
For more information please follow the link below:
Sundowner
What an amazing event our P&F put on. Both children and parents had a wonderful time sitting and chatting, eating pizza, playing bowling, table tennis and trying to hit the blow up targets. Thank you and well done to the P&F and all the parent volunteers who made those possible.
Drop off and Pick up
Thankyou to those who have been following the rules. There has been a slight improvement in the flow.
- Please move as far forward as possible.
- Please do not park in this area.
- When dropping off please do it as quickly as possible. Children to have bags ready to go.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct aims to describe minimum standards of conduct in all behaviour and decision making to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The Code of Conduct applies to staff, students, volunteers, parents and guardians as applicable. The term ‘parents’ includes guardians. We are fortunate at Good Shepherd all members of our school advocate for healthy, supportive relationships where we collaborate for the benefit of our youngest members.
To report a breach of the Code of Conduct please contact the school office, Assistant Principals or myself.
God Bless
Nic Gaglia
Principal
Dates to Remember
2023 Term Dates:
Term 1
Parent Interviews
Monday 3rd April - Early close 12.30 pm
Last day for students
Thursday 6th April
Public Holiday - Good Friday
Friday 7th April:
Please click HERE to view the School Calendar located on our Website.
Year 6 Senior Leaders
This week, we will be half way through the term. We have been very busy doing fun activities while learning new things. This week Interschool training will start on Friday afternoons hosted by Mr B. In week 4, we enjoyed a long weekend from Friday to Monday.
Hailey and Darryl
Kids Newspaper
Reminder
Naplan 2023
The dates for NAPLAN are Wednesday 15th March – Monday 27th March and although tests will be scheduled for specific days in this time, catch up tests will be conducted during the whole period to give all students an opportunity to complete all tests.
Bookclub
School Photo Day
Order Form was sent home this week
Merit Awards
Congratulations to our most recent Merit Certificate winners:
PPB Leena & Nzube
PPW Emily & Harry
1B Alessio & Chandarliea
1W Alex & Ellie
2B Wilson & Chiara
2W Benjamin & Ezra
3B Britanny & Juliano
3W Danidza & Saisha
4B Liam & Chloe
4W Jayden & Emily
5B Amber & Aimmerance
5W Madison & Ethan
6B Taneka & Chance
6W Travis & Mackenzie
Star Class
A big congratulations to Good Shepherd’s Star Class which has been awarded and well earned by 5B. Congratulations to all the students for their efforts and well done to Mrs Barlow and Mrs Atkinson
Faction Points
Maali House 343
Francis House 213
Noonan House 225
Foley House 267
P&F Page
EASTER IS COMING!
The P&F again will be arranging an Easter Raffle and will be asking families for donations. We will also be arranging for the students to receive a Hot Cross Bun in Week 10. Keep your eyes peeled for more information.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Hall Meeting room at 7.00pm
POSITION VACANT
The P&F is still seeking a volunteer to take on the role of Secretary. The role requires minimal time and would involve the drafting of agendas and minutes. For further information or if you would like to volunteer please contact Holly Vecchio on 0424 529 329.
CONTACT US
Holly Vecchio (President)
0424 529 329
Sara Andacic (Vice President)
0407 699 746
Email: gsl.pnf@gmail.com
Facebook: Click the icon to join the P&F Facebook group
Birthdays
The following have celebrated a birthday recently/ will celebrate. We wish them a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Bonnie KKB
Kayshaun 5B
Lincoln 5W
Himani 4b
Grace 5b
Jake 5W
Hunter KKB
Vihaan 4W
Luke 5B
Leena PPB
Wesley 4B
Rudraksh 6W
Alexander 4W
Ellie 1W
Taine 2W
Nicholas 3B
Ellanor PPW
Jasmine 4B
Stephanie 3W
Christopher 5W
Zoey PPW
Anastasia 1W
Mrs Huntingon
Mrs Michaelson
Ms Lornie
Miss Dedman
CANTEEN
Quick Cliq is our online canteen ordering system that enables caregivers to order and pay for their child's recess or lunch orders online.
Click on the Quick Cliq logo above to sign in to your account.
Click HERE to sign up for your new user account.
A couple of things to note:
- The cut-off time for ordering for the same day is 8:30 am, any orders received after this time online will be processed for the next canteen day
- You can order in advance (up to four weeks)
- The canteen will remain open in the morning for those who would like to order at the canteen counter before school
- The canteen will still be open for extra purchases for recess and lunch items (for example ice creams)
Parent Workshops
Centre for Faith Enrichment
Chisholm Catholic College
Mercedes College Open Day
Anzac Terrace Netball Club
Facebook & Instragram
Good Shepherd Lockridge has its own Facebook and Instagram 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.
Click on the icons to view our Instagram/ Facebook pages.