Newsletter Week 6- Term 4, 2023
Prayer
Principal Message
Remembrance Day
Last Saturday marked Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion where we honour the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when peace emerged on the Western Front, signifying the end of World War I in 1918. Throughout the past century, this moment has been embraced worldwide as a time to commemorate the service and sacrifices of those who served in all conflicts. On this day, we remember the lives given in service to our country, those who returned injured, and those currently serving.
Executive Director Transition at Catholic Education WA
We received news from the Bishops of Western Australia regarding the conclusion of Dr. Debra Sayce's tenure as the Executive Director of Catholic Education WA on December 31, 2023. Dr. Sayce will be assuming the role of inaugural Head of Mission Enhancement and Outreach for the Archdiocesan Agencies in the Archdiocese of Perth. The Bishops have appointed Mr. Wayne Bull, the current Deputy Executive Director, to take on the role of Executive Director for 2024.
NFL National Competition
Ten of our Tear 6 students have proudly represented WA in a national competition hosted in Queensland. Even though we did not come away as overall winners I was very proud of each child. Not only did they do a wonderful job representing our school, but they were exceptional WA ambassadors.
Premier’s Reading Challenge Achievements
Congratulations to all students for triumphing in The Premier’s Reading Challenge in the 401 to 600 student category. A special commendation goes to our exceptional Library Technician, Mrs. Tomazin, who clinched the inaugural Challenge Champion of Champions title!
BWA Summer Slam Northam Cup Victory
Our remarkable year 6 girls' basketball team has secured the title of BWA Summer Slam Northam Cup champions! Defeating mixed teams from the wheatbelt in every game, they've now earned an invitation to the Champions Cup!
Harmony Day Celebrations
Commencing with drumming, the Harmony Day celebration was a fantastic way to immerse the children in the spirit of the day. It was heart warming to witness numerous kids wear traditional attire, and we were especially delighted to have several parents joining in to share their cultural heritage. Thank you to all those parents who supported this day.
Obstacle-a-thon Event
What an amazing day we had for the Obstacle-a-thon. All our students conquered the challenging course throughout the school. It was wonderful to see many parents volunteering on the day. Without the efforts of the P&F and parents volunteers we wouldn’t be able to run these events. Your ongoing support is much appreciated.
Staffing 2024
2024 will see a few changes firstly we farewell Cara Dilena who has been at Good Shepherd for the past 10 Years, Cara will be spending quality time with her children while working closer to home we wish her all the best. Amy Naylor has a long relationship with Good Shepherd attending as a student and then returning as a teacher. In 2024 Amy will be moving to Albany to work at St Joseph’s, we wish her well on this new adventure. Danae Florias has only worked for a short time at Good Shepherd but we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavours in education.
The following staff will be taking leave; Katrina Jenkins will be going on Maternity leave, Fran Atkinson will be taking long service leave and will return Term 4 and Kirsten Pesce will be taking leave for the duration of 2024 returning January 2025 her replacement will be confirmed shortly.
Welcome back to Renae Butler, Shannon Nash and Connie Mezzatesta. We also welcome Kym Zagar, Neil Hamilton Browne and Samantha Cherubino to our staff for 2024.
Principal: Mr Nic Gaglia
Assistant Principal: Mrs Lisa Deans
Mrs Katie Smith-Webb
Mrs Renae Butler
Administration: Mrs Adelina Kusabs - Finance Officer
Mrs Siobhan Darge - Finance Assistant
Mrs Jenny Lazzaroni - Administration Officer
Mrs Caroline Hiss - Administration Assistant
Kindy Blue Teacher: Mrs Ebonie Mackenzie
Education Assistants: Mrs Leanne Barns & Mrs Melissa Vidovich
Kindy White Teacher: Mrs Stefania Musbah
Education Assistants: Mrs Jenny Lord & Mrs Melissa Vidovich
PPB Teacher: Ms Jill Pearce & Iolanda Jennings
Education Assistant: Mrs Bell Simeoni
PPW Teachers: Mrs Kym Zagar
Education Assistant: Mrs Susanna Ammendolea
Year 1B Teacher: Mrs Luisa Panaia & Samantha Cherubino
Education Assistant: Mrs Wendy Pedulla
Year 1W Teacher: Miss Emily Paterniti
Education Assistant: Mrs Caroline Hiss
Year 2B Teachers: Mrs Sarah Andrew
Year 2W Teachers: Mrs Tara Ryan & Mrs Gabrielle Causerano
Education Assistant: Mrs Caren Mahoney
Year 3B Teachers: TBC
Year 3W Teacher: Mrs Elisa Mitchell
Education Assistant: Mrs Carmel Bova
Year 4B Teachers: Mrs Chris Caridi
Year 4W Teacher: Mrs Rebecca Morrell
Education Assistant: Mrs Connie Mezzatesta
Year 5B Teachers: Mrs Krystel Barlow
Year 5W Teachers: Miss Davina Sankar
Education Assistant: Mrs Janet Klaver
Year 6B Teacher: Mr Neil Hamilton Browne
Year 6W Teachers: Mrs Kate Purnell
Education Assistant: Mrs Siobhan Darge
Music Teacher: Mrs Vanessa Reedman
Literacy Support: Ms Helen Lornie
Library Technician: Mrs Helen Tomazin
Gifted & Talented: Mrs Siobhan Kelly
Science Teacher: Mrs Siobhan Kelly
Phys Ed Teacher: Mr Oliver Blatchford
HASS Teacher & GECKOS Coordinator : Mrs Rebecca Michaelson
Coordinators :
Numeracy: TBA
Literacy: Ms Helen Lornie
ICT: Mrs Iolanda Jennings
Special Needs & EAL/D: Mrs Lisa Manifold
ECE : Mrs Luisa Panaia
Aboriginal Co: Mrs Rebecca Michaelson
SWD EA’s:
Mrs Tracy Mellican
Mrs Caren Mahoney
Mrs Susan Beros
Mrs Italia Vaccaro
Ms Shannon Nash
Mrs Vikki Stillisano
Miss Allanah Dedman
Mrs Katrina Dalzell
Mrs Helen Millard (Nurse)
Mrs Tara Guerriero (Nurse)
Groundsman: Mr Vince Bentley
Canteen: Mrs Debbie Aden
Mrs Michelle Naughtin
Uniform Shop: Mrs Debbie Aden
Social / Chaplaincy Worker : Ms Ann Cutler
God Bless
Nic Gaglia
Principal
Senior Leaders Message
On Monday a few of our year 6’s flew to Brisbane to represent WA in NFL flag football. Well done to everyone who participated! On Friday (today) the year 5’s participated in the summer carnival; the games are cricket, tennis and frisbee. Don’t forget to bring your assigned food for the St Vinnie’s food collection!
Keturah and Chimdindu
Term 4 Student Leaders
Kids Newspaper
Library
Pleased note all Library and Lexile books need to be returned to the library by Week 7 for stocktake.
Also thank you so much to all the students and parents who embraced the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. I am very proud of our students who participated in this challenge. Congratulations, we won again!!!!!
What a positive impact this challenge has achieved. Did you know all our students who participated in this Premier’s Reading Challenge read over 11,000 books during the 4-month challenge.
Looking forward to the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Thank you so much for all your support throughout the year.
It is greatly appreciated.
Helen Tomazin
Library Technician
Exiting Parents / Volunteers Afternoon Tea
On Thursday 30 November at 2.15pm there will be a Devonshire tea held in the School Hall for the many volunteers who have supported the school during the year. We would also like to invite those parents who are leaving the school at the end of the year, as their children move to other schools. To assist with catering please RSVP your attendance by Friday 24 November via the forms link here: https://forms.office.com/r/gM5iW6g324
Dates to Remember
Term 4
Liturgy - 1W
Friday 24th November
Special Sushi Day
Tuesday 28th November
Year 6 Dinner Dance
Wednesday 29th November
Christmas Concert
Friday 1st December
Graduation Mass
Monday 4th December
Mass & Assembly- Year 6
Friday 8th December
Last day of Term 4
Friday 8th December
Please click HERE to view the School Calendar located on our Website.
Merit Awards
Congratulations to our most recent Merit Certificate winners:
PPB Patience, Isaac
PPW Quincey, Vianca, Charlee
1B Xavier, Ella, Derrick
1W Vasudeva, Charlie, Destiny
2B Zac, George
2W Conall, Eva, William
3B Oliver, Juliano, Annabelle, Aleisha
3W Angelina, Jayden, Saoirse
4B Annabelle G, Alvia
4W Chloe, Bryson
5B Chikanyima, Jared, Ava
5W Jack, Austin, Havana
6B Isabella, Hadi, Aliyah
6W Jiro, Kehara, Rudraksh
Many Gifts, One Spirit Award
Congratulations to our most recent Many Gifts, One Spirit Award recipients in acknowledgement of showing the school value of Diversity during Term 4, 2023:
Sophie
Sophie is very deserving of this award because Sophie is an all-round kind student. I have many wonderful things I could say about Sophie and if I did we would be here for hours, but in particular about Diversity, she is always accepting of others. She celebrates her friends' achievements, cheers them on and most recently for Harmony Day was very complimentary to her peers culture and their wonderful cultural dress. On many occasions I heard her say how beautiful or awesome her peers looked. Well done Sophie. I am a very proud teacher.
William
Good Shepherd’s commitment to diversity is not just about recognising multicultural backgrounds; it’s about embracing the unique qualities, abilities, and gifts that each of us bring to our school. William embodies this spirit wholeheartedly. His ability to accept everyone is inspiring. He has fostered a sense of belonging. William’s actions speak volumes about his character whether it’s through his advocacy for cultural awareness, his support for individuals or simply the kindness he extends to all, William’s impact on those he has met, is immeasurable.
Faction Points
Points Total Term 4 2023
FOLEY 1897
MAALI 1730
FRANCIS 1637
NOONAN 1647
P&F Page
P&F for 2024
The P&F would like to introduce the new P&F Committee and Executive for 2024:-
Holly Vecchio Chair
Melissa Bonatto Vice Chair
Claire Burrow Secretary
Aimee Iaccuso Committee Member
Nicole Sadler Committee Member
Julia Kluver Committee Member
Jobin Job Committee Member
Brionney Banks Committee Member
Shilpa Bhat Committee Member
Amritpal Masuta Committee Member
We are looking forward to another amazing P&F year!
This year alone the P&F have purchased and contributed towards the following :-
- Playground markings
- Indigenous interschool jerseys
- Rugs for Year 1 and Year 2
- Keyboard for the Music department
- Year 6 Furniture
- Year 6 Graduation (Grad Koalas, Grad Dinner and prizes)
- Sandwhich Press for canteen
Along with the above we have held so many events including:-
- Sundowner
- Easter raffle
- Mothers day morning /gifts
- Hosted Auskick BBQ
- BBQ for Interschool carnival
- Movie Night 2023
- Anniversay TeaTowels and Lapel pins
- Father’s day afternoon/gifts
- Book Fair 2023
- Obstacle-a-Thon 2023
- Parish Morning Tea
- Bunnings Sausage sizzle
And lastly we are looking forward to the Christmas Concert where we are able to use the profits from the sale of candles and the food trucks attending to provide a donation to Wheelchair for Kids.
2023 OBSTACLE-A-THON
Monies are now due for the Obstacle-a-Thon! There is still time to return your monies. We Can’t wait to see who the winners are!!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2023
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. We wish them a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Rocco PPB
Chimdindu 6W
Celine KB
Arrabella PPB
Tasha 1B
Uchechi PPW
Cruze 6B
Isabelle 1B
George 2B
Mrs Barlow
Mrs Patterni
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)
Booklists 2024
Booklists for students 2024 have been sent home with your child. A copy is also available via the school website here: https://www.gsl.wa.edu.au/booklists/
The booklist is available through Campion as per the same process as last year. Parents will have several options to purchase and receive their Booklist prior to attending school on the first day, being Wednesday 31 January 2024. Simply tick the items you wish to purchase on the lists provided. Please note there are specific textbooks for year levels that must be purchased for 2024 as itemised on your booklists.
Options for ordering are:
- Online Order Options www.campion.com.au - Using school Code 4H2R
- School Pick UpYou can place your order online by 15 December 2023 and then pick up your package from the Undercover Area on Monday 22 January 2024 between the hours of 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.
- Delivery OptionsOrder online by the 15 December 2023 and delivery to your home or business FREE of charge. Orders placed after 15 December 2023 may incur a fee.
- While You Wait Collection ServiceCollection can be arranged at Malaga and Willetton stores, please see the booklist for details
For further information please ensure you read carefully the information on the booklist provided for your child. If you haveany further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Students Not Attending in 2024
If your child will not be attending Good Shepherd Catholic School in 2024 you are asked to please notify the school office in writing as soon as possible.
2025 Kindy Enrolments
Children born between 1st July 2020 and 30th June 2021 are eligible for kindergarten 2025. Kindergarten enrolments are now being accepted at the school office.
Application forms can be obtained via the school website https://www.gsl.wa.edu.au/enrolment/ or by phoning the School Office on 62789500. Applications close: 8th December 2023
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Chisholm Catholic College Carols by Candlelight
La Salle College Carols by Candlelight
SPOTS WA - Speech Pathology
Gridkids Program 2023
North Dianella Netball Club
Centre for Faith Enrichment
Vinnies
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.
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