Dear Parents and Carers of Good Samaritan,

The end of term is fast approaching and as I reflect on the semester I cannot help but be grateful for all that we have achieved as a school community. As a community we have gathered together to celebrate and participate in Easter Liturgies, Mother’s Day morning tea, Confirmation, Cross Country, Swimming Carnival, Diocesan Sport Carnivals just to name a few.

In addition, the staff have worked hard to continue to improve the teaching and learning at Good Samaritan. We have been focusing on what it is about our work that ensures we are being true to our mission, we maintain consistency and, above all, we can clearly identify our impact as educators on student learning. As a school our intent is very clear - we want continuous improvement in student learning which means continuous improvement in our approaches to each key learning area identifying student needs and knowing where it is that we need to take them in the next level of learning. So, just as our children come to school each day ‘ready to learn’ our teachers come ‘ready to teach’.

What all of us bring to Good Samaritan is a variety of gifts. This includes you as parents who demonstrate support, co-operation and commitment. This week, as we enter parent teacher interviews the demonstration of that support, co-operation and commitment is clearly evident. We also see this every day as the children come into school proudly wearing their uniforms, and being ready to learn. We see it in the P&F who have worked hard in the organisation of Friday night’s Trivia Night - all to support the work we do as educators at Good Samaritan.

There are times when all of us can become impatient - wanting things to happen faster than they do, beating ourselves up about the mistake that was made at work, or saying the wrong thing to a friend or family member who became offended. I think that it is in these times of impatience that we need to remember all that we achieve as human beings working as hard as we can to get things right for those around us, and most importantly, for ourselves.

I share with you this St Francis de Sales prayer. May this take you into the coming week as a reminder of how grateful our community is that you have chosen to share your life, and that of your child, with us.

Until next time may we journey together with Jesus,

Toni Sillis

Principal

SPB4L:

This week we are remembering to value:

          Gratitude

We can do this by:

- Being thankful for the little things in life

- Showing gratitude for Creation

- Being happy when things are going well

- Saying thank you

Semester One Parent Teacher Interviews

This week Good Samaritan teachers look forward to meeting with parents to discuss the successes of Semester 1 and to plot the way forward in learning for Semester 2. This is in keeping with the Vision of Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School which states:

We are a Catholic community, inclusive and compassionate, promoting quality learning, journeying with Jesus, drawing all into the heart of God.

It is through this statement that Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School acknowledges the valuable relationship that must exist between home and school to encourage effective academic, social and spiritual development of students. Opportunities for meetings between parents and school professionals allows for student progress to be discussed; the sharing of information; the resolution or support of academic, pastoral or behavioural needs.

Below are some tips for Parent Teacher meetings from parenting expert Michael Grose which aim to help you be prepared for the interview.

Parenting Ideas flyer.pdf

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To ensure consistency of processes and practices across the school community, aspects of the Parent Handbook (currently under revision) will be published in each week’s newsletter.

Supporting Student Learning: Replenishing Equipment for the New School Term

As we approach the upcoming holidays parents are asked to ensure that their child’s pencil case and school supplies are replenished. Having everything at their fingertips each day aids in the learning process allowing children to focus on the task at hand rather than worrying about not having the equipment to complete the task.

Also, as we approach Semester 2 it is important that the students continue to wear full school uniform until the end of the year. It may be a good idea to check your child’s uniform, including school hat, school shoes and joggers, to make sure that they will all ‘last the distance’. This is particularly important for Year 6 students.

Parent Action: Check that your child’s school equipment is replenished. Make sure that students’ equipment and uniform are clearly labelled.

Trivia Night Prize Donations Still Needed!

The P&F Winter Wonderland Trivia night is fast approaching. Donations for the night are still needed.  If you would like to donate money to be used to purchase vouchers or choose an item listed for your child’s year, all donations are greatly appreciated.

The Trivia night is a major fundraising event for the Good Samaritan School  community and an extremely fun night for all. This is an opportunity to come together with families and friends to help raise funds for air conditioning in our classrooms.

Come dressed in your favourite winter outfit.

5 Merit Awards

Maddi T (KB), Rose C (1B), Kristian B (3B)

10 Merit Awards

Zayn T (2R), Scarlett B (3B), Rafael D (4G), Matisse S (4G), Kobi T (4B), Riley D (4R), Tom M (5B), Amelia L (5G), Oliver H (5G), Stefania B (5G), Natasha B (6B), Noah S (6G), Grace T (6G), Isabella H (6G),                                             

15 Merit Awards

Cruz D (5G), Corey B (5B), Georgia L (5B), Oliver J (5B), Zoe T(5B), Madeline H (6R)

We require parent helpers in particular time keepers for the Athletics carnival on Thursday 4 July.

If there is anyone able to spare some time to help, that would be greatly appreciated.

Good Samaritan are introducing girls winter long pants. They are available in the uniform shop from Thursday 30 May 2019.

The sizes available are size 4 to 14, limited stock this winter.

The cost is $41.00.

Uniform Shop normal opening hours are:

Monday 8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.15pm - 3.15pm