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