Keeping Safe Online:

Keeping our children safe online can be a consistent challenge as social media platforms change rapidly with the type of content that is posted. Parents and carers of Good Samaritan are always encouraged to keep the conversation going with their children about what they are accessing online.

 It is vitally important that children recognise when they have seen or viewed something that makes them feel uncomfortable. It is also important that they know how to describe their feelings. This may include specific vocabulary that the children need to come to know and understand. 

Below is a chart that may assist you when talking to your child about their feelings. It is important to also express your feelings when you see something that is good, or inappropriate, on the internet. 

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is a great resource for parents and educators. Click here to go to the ‘Big Issues for Parents’. One of the big issues is Unwanted Contact.

Communication regarding the recent media reports of inappropriate social media content that is currently circulating has been sent to parents via Compass today. Please take some time to read through this. A duplicate copy can be accessed below.

Child Protection Week:

This week is Child Protection Week. It is the opportunity that we take to recognise all that is done to ensure that our communities are places of  respect and safety for all  children and young people. Pope Francis reminds us: ‘how, dear children … with open, generous hearts can change the world.’ 

Below is a poster that could be a good discussion point with your child. Children and young people have the right to always feel safe and be safe.

RUOK? Day @ GSFM

We will be acknowledging RUOK? Day with our students this Friday, 11 September with a Wear Your Favourite Colour Day. Students will be able to wear mufti clothes of their favourite colour to brighten up the day and to emphasise the importance of making connections with one another and strong relationships.

Transition to Summer Uniform:

From this week, students may wear Summer uniforms between now and the end of the term depending upon the weather and parental discretion. Full Summer uniform is to be worn by all students from the beginning of Term 4. 

Thank You:

To our P&F who supported the purchase of  the safety pads that have recently been installed around the posts of the shade sails and the COLA. Our parent community’s generosity is very much appreciated.