Newsletter Week 2 – Term 1, 2024
Prayer
Principal Message
Welcome Back
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Good Shepherd! A warm welcome extends to all the new families who have joined our community. I trust you had a refreshing break and were able to spend valuable moments with your children. I hope your children have eagerly started the year and are looking forward to a year full of learning.
New Staff
This year we welcome the following new staff:
Assistant Principal Renae Butler(welcome back)
Kindy W Teacher: Kym Zagar
Year 1B Teacher: Samantha Cherubino(Friday)
Year 3B Teacher: Mrs Kirsten Oliver
Year 6W Teachers: Mr Neil Hamilton-Brown
Education Assistant: Emily Hansen
Special Needs Assistant: Shannon Nash (welcome back)
Elanna Gillespie
Allergy Aware
Due to the number of students with severe, life-threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) to nuts/peanuts, we ask that parents not send any food containing nuts, peanuts or tree nuts to school, to reduce the risk of accidental exposure. Please also talk to your children about not sharing their food and be mindful about not touching other children's food. It is a good habit to encourage everyone to properly wash their hands with soap after eating to remove any allergens.
Parent Information Night
The Parent Information evening saw a fantastic turnout, with many parents in attendance. It provided a valuable platform for parents to meet teachers and for teachers to outline the upcoming school year and clarify student expectations. I extend my sincere gratitude to the parents who participated for their continued support.
Communication
It is important that parents and teachers are able to communicate with each other. Parents are encouraged to notify their child’s teacher of any concerns they may have and to make an appointment at a mutually convenient time before or after school. The easiest way to make an appointment is by email or seesaw.
When messaging teachers there is no expectation for staff to reply during the school day. I expect that a response should be received within 24 hours of sending an initial enquiry. However, there are no expectations for a response to be given on weekends. As you can imagine our staff are busy during the day dealing with many students, so I ask that you allow them time to reply.
Run Club
Students are only to wear the sports uniform on their sports day with Mr B or class sport day. They are not to wear sports uniforms for the run club unless they have sport that day. They can wear sport shoes to school and change back into their school shoes after run club.
Bushfire Risk Area
Good Shepherd Catholic School is in a bushfire risk area. As part of our commitment to safety, the school has a clearly defined bushfire plan. This includes lockdown and evacuation procedures. The school also follows a maintenance plan where guttering and downpipes are cleared regularly.
Carpark Crosswalk
Can I please ask parents parking in the Church car park to use the crosswalk to enter the school. Many parents and children are cutting across the driveway. Using this crosswalk is not only safe but teaches children the safe way to cross a road.
Pick Up/ Set Down Area
When dropping off or picking up your child, please move as far forward as you can right up to the staff parking entrance.
God Bless
Nic Gaglia
Principal
Seniors Leader Message
Hi students, parents and guardians,
Welcome back to Good Shepherd for 2024. We would like to welcome all the new staff and students joining us at Good Shepherd for the very first time. In the first two weeks, we have been doing some fun activities that include getting to know all staff and students in our class by doing ‘all about me’ activities. We are also very grateful that the school added a new Aboriginal feature in the nature playground called a Yarning Circle. We loved exploring it for the very first time at recess and lunch. We would like to congratulate all the new year 6 leaders including the senior leaders, faction captains and vice captains and music captains.
Written by Marissa and Heidi
Premier’s Reading Challenge Prize
On the last day of term last year, we were awarded our 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge Prize with WA author/ illustrator Sean E Avery who presented our students with an amazing session that included Storytime from his book “Frank’s Red Hat”.
Sean illustrated a character from his “Friendly Bee” series as well as being treated to an illustration session where students were able to draw with Sean. The students loved drawing Frank the Penguin.
Sean has kindly donated a wonderful signed and illustrated Frank’s Red Hat poster as well as a Friendly Bee signed illustration for our library.
Please come in and view the wonderful prize in our library.
What an inspiring, engaging, and entertaining session and a great message of not giving up and always giving it a go.
Thank you to everyone for all your support in the Premier’s Reading Challenge and congratulations.
Please note Certificates for the 2023 challenge will be issued during this week.
Well Done everyone and keep up the reading. Enjoy the beautiful photos.
Registrations for the Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024 will be open in Term 2.
Dates to Remember
Term 1
14th February - Ash Wednesday
16th February - Swimming Carnival
24th & 25th February - Commitment Masses for all Sacraments
4th March - Labour Day Public Holiday
13th, 14th & 15th March - Year 6 Camp
25th March - Early Close Parents Interviews
28th March - End of Term
29th March - Good Friday
Term 2
15th April - Term 2 Commences
25th April - Anzac day Public Holiday
31st May - Pupil free Day
3rd June - WA Day Public Holiday
4th June - Pupil Free Day
28th June - End of Term
Term 3
16th July - Term 3 Commences
26th August - Pupil Free Day
20th September - End of Term
Term 4
8th October - Term 4 Commences
4th November - Pupil Free Day
6th December - End of Term
Please click HERE to view the School Calendar located on our Website.
Faction Points
P & F
Welcome Back!
The PnF hopes everyone had a great summer holidays.
We have some exciting events planned this year, so keep an eye out for updates.
We’d love to grow our PnF community this year. If anyone would like to join the committee, come to the meetings or just volunteer, we’d love to have you!
Contact Claire Burrow 0426127946 with any queries.
Click on this link Here or the QR Code to RSVP
Sundowner 2024
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our annual sundowner on February 23rd from 5pm on the oval.
Please don’t forget to RSVP by Friday 16th.
CONTACT US
Holly Vecchio (President)
0424 529 329
Melissa Bonatto(Vice President)
04169292961
Email: gsl.pnf@gmail.com
Facebook: Click the icon to join the P&F Facebook group
Birthdays
The following have celebrated a birthday recently. We wish them a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Niya PPB
Jasper PPB
Aela 1W
Juliano 4B
Ethan 6B
Nicholas 3B
Liam 3W
Christian 3W
Adam 1B
James 1B
Kamsy 4B
Alan 5B
Godwin PPB
Geronimo PPW
Alicia 4W
Percy 3B
Emmett 1B
Chiara 3w
Kalyn 6B
Juana 1B
Caesar 4B
Mariah 6W
Remy 4B
Jai 4W
Errol KB
Ivy PPB
Ezra 3B
Evelyn 3B
Daksh 3W
Olivia 5W
Marinelle 5B
Harper KB
Aleisha 4W
Summer 5W
Alfonso 1B
Vance 4B
Thomas 5b
Moses 2B
Elise 4W
Shivansh KB
Titus PPB
Racheal 5B
Aldrin 2B
Julianna 4W
Ava 1B
Sean 6W
Amy 1W
Jake 5B
Jayson PPW
Harvey 3B
Hannah 3b
Madison 6B
Reuben 1B
Logan 2W
Jackson PPW
David 4W
Alyssa 4B
Sam KB
Zoey KW
Emmett 1W
Luna 4B
Mr B
Mrs Musbah
Father Al
Mrs Ammendolea
Mrs Barns
Mrs Guerrero
Mr Bentley
Ms Cutler
Mrs Vidovich
Mrs Simeoni
Canteen
The school canteen is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Students from Kindy – Year 6 are able to order from the canteen( Kindy and Pre Primary Can order lunch only). Please click on this link to view the CANTEEN MENU
The canteen runs with the help of volunteers. For information on assisting in the canteen please click HERE
CANTEEN ROSTER
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)
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