Dear parents and carers,

Thank you for a wonderful Term 3!

As we prepare for the start of the new term, we kindly remind parents and students to ensure that uniforms are in good condition and ready for the first day of school on Monday 14th October. We move into wearing full summer uniform from the first day of Term 3. Here are a few important points to check:

• uniform condition - Please ensure that all items of the uniform are clean, neat, and in good repair;
• shoes - footwear should be in good condition, polished, and appropriate for school wear; and 
• no coloured braids - please remember that coloured braids are not part of the school uniform.

If you need any additional uniform items, the school’s Clothing Pool will be open in the school holidays. For dates and times, please see the Community Council section below, as well as our social media platforms.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a wonderful term filled with learning, growth, and community spirit here at Good Shepherd. Have a restful and enjoyable break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the new term ahead!

Trazel

Second hand clothing pool - school holiday opening hours
Need to stock up on summer uniforms? We will be opening the second hand clothing pool during the school holidays. Come and visit us at the following times:

Tuesday 1st October - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 10th October - 4:30pm - 6:00pm

The Colour Run is coming!  - Save the Date - Friday 1 November 2024
We are excited to be doing the Colour Run again this year and fundraising for our school. More information will be distributed at the start of Term 4.

Keeping kids safe online these holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, your children might be spending more time online for entertainment and to connect with their friends. As a parent or carer, you can help them have safe and positive experiences online. Have a conversation with your child today about how to stay safe online and to deal with online safety issues like cyberbullying, inappropriate content or unwanted contact.

The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety.gov.au) has lots of great advice and resources for parents and carers to help keep young people safe online.

With iOS 18, Apple introduced the ability to hide apps like Instagram and Snapchat in a secret folder, making them invisible on the home screen and in the search bar. While this feature is intended for decluttering devices, it poses serious concerns for parents. Tweens and teens can easily exploit this function to conceal apps from their guardians, making it harder to monitor their digital activities. Hidden apps could facilitate risky behaviours like cyberbullying, sexting, or interactions with strangers without parents being aware. READ MORE here Safe on Social.