A Wonderful Start to Term 2

Dear families,

We’ve had a brilliant start to Term 2 at Good Shepherd! It’s been wonderful to see our students return with energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to dive into their learning and school life.

Our lunchtime clubs have proven to be a huge success, with strong student participation across a range of interests. As the weather grows cooler, we encourage all students to make the most of these warm and welcoming activities during the break times. There truly is something for everyone!

Thank you to all families who supported the Good Shepherd Working Bee last Friday! Mums, dads and kids all assisted with spreading mulch and sand to make our playground space beautiful, and nothing celebrates hard work like a sausage sizzle afterwards! Thank you to the Community Council for organising this supportive activity to keep our playground looking sensational.

We are looking forward to celebrating with all families, Mother’s Day this Friday morning with a special Mother’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Community Council, followed by a Prayer Service in honour of Good Shepherd Feast Day. Our talented choir of 80 students will be performing a beautiful tribute to all our mums and significant carers – a heartfelt moment not to be missed!

A Mother’s Day gift stall will also be available during the breakfast for those wishing to purchase a special gift, at a cost of $5. If you're unable to attend the breakfast, the stall will reopen during lunch break so your child can still select something meaningful provided they have the funds to purchase. Please note, no gift bags will be sent home this year.

We are also excited to announce that our enrolment period for 2026 is now open. Our Open Day Tours will be held in the morning and afternoon on Wednesday 7/5/25 and Monday 12/5/25. These tours are a wonderful way to see teaching and learning in action. Even if your child is already enrolled at Good Shepherd, we warmly invite you to attend and experience the vibrant learning taking place.

Looking ahead, we invite you and your child to a special Information Seminar on Wednesday 14th May from 5.30pm–6.30pm in the Year 6 Breakout Space, focused on transitioning to high school. The session will be hosted by the Year 6 teaching team, myself, and Dr Craig Wattam, Principal of John Paul II College, as well as a Good Shepherd parent with a child who has recently moved to high school. Together, we will share insights into how we are preparing our Year 5 and 6 students for high school, and what lies ahead—regardless of which secondary school you choose for your child.

A few important reminders:

• If your child is late to school, please ensure they are signed in at the front office;
• If your child needs to leave school early, please email the classroom teacher and, cc: office.goodshepherd@cg.catholic.edu.au. While we understand not all appointments can be planned, early notice helps us manage transitions more smoothly.

Finally, we offer our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Mrs Katie Lewis, who finishes at the end of this week to pursue a new role outside of teaching. We welcome Ms Tarasa Barbaro who will be stepping into Mrs Lewis’ role. We also extend a warm welcome to our new Classroom Support Assistants: Ms Shekinah Minto, Mr Ed O'Brien, Mrs Monika Figelova, and Ms Teegan O'Connor. We are thrilled to have them join our Good Shepherd community.

We look forward to seeing many of you throughout the week at our events and tours. Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,
Trazel
Principal