Welcome to Good Shepherd Primary School Amaroo

I warmly welcome you to Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Amaroo, where we, in partnership with the Holy Spirit Parish, strive to make Jesus’ vision and mission central in our lives. We value and respect the sacred dignity and uniqueness of each individual. Our school celebrates our diversity and strives for excellence and success for all. We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic primary school located in the northern suburbs of Canberra, ACT. There are four classes per Year Level. In partnership with the parish of Holy Spirit Parish, we work to provide quality Catholic education through effective teaching and learning experiences that will enable our children to engage successfully in today’s rapidly changing twenty-first century environment.

Good Shepherd Primary School primarily serves children living in Amaroo, Bonner, Forde, Jacka, Moncrieff and Taylor. While the school population is predominantly Catholic the school does accept enquiries from families of other faith backgrounds that support our ethos.

We work in partnership with the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn and this enables us to be supported by system wide policies as well as ensuring that we are part of an inclusive community based on the life of Jesus Christ.

As Principal, I feel privileged to be part of the Good Shepherd story. We have a strong sense of community at Good Shepherd. With a dedicated staff, a supportive parent body and an active and visionary Community Council, the school is part of a vibrant and supportive parish led by Fr Mark Croker.

As educators, we acknowledge that we share the responsibility of education with parents. Learning is a partnership and we will warmly welcome your participation and support.

At Good Shepherd we offer our students the challenge of achieving personal excellence in all areas of school life and encourage them to become independent learners, equipping them with the skills necessary for life-long learning. This is a community that encourages all students to value and respect themselves and others in their journey of faith, learning and life.

We warmly welcome enquiries from all prospective families seeking a Catholic education and will happily arrange tours on request. Please contact us for further information. We hope to share with you the difference that a Catholic education at Good Shepherd can make to your daughter or son.

God bless,

David Austin

Principal

Latest News

Working B

31 Mar 2021

Dear Parents,

Volunteers needed.

Please see the attached link for details regarding a Working B in April.

Regards,
David Austin
Principal

Working B 2021

Clothing Pool Open Tomorrow

30 Mar 2021

The Clothing Pool is open tomorrow from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm. Please ask the office for directions to the clothing pool. Cash and Qkr only.

Lost a bike??

30 Mar 2021

Last Tuesday evening (in the middle of those very rainy days), a bike was left in the bike racks (unlocked).

I brought it down to my office hoping someone had left it there because of the rain and wanted to collect it the next day.

It is still here!

If you are missing a bike, please let me know by the end of the week otherwise I will take it to Gungahlin Police Station.

Regards,
David Austin
Principal

Pupil Free Day 19th April 2021

30 Mar 2021

Dear Parents,

On the first day of term 2, 19 April, will be a pupil free day across all systemic Catholic schools in the ACT.

In order to provide the best possible teaching and learning for every student there is a significant need to support teachers and school staff with professional learning opportunities that better position them to meet the expectations and needs of our school communities and students. Monday 19 April has therefore been set aside as a pupil free day to support the learning and development of teachers and school staff. The first day of school for all students at ACT systemic Catholic schools will be Tuesday 20 April.

Each school will communicate relevant arrangements for opportunities to access out of school hours care where this is required.

Thank you for your understanding and continuing support for Catholic education.

Good wishes

Ross Fox

Director

18 March 2021

PUPIL FREE DAY MONDAY 19 APRIL 2021

Hit 104.7 Ned and Josh visit Good Shepherd

24 Mar 2021

Hit 104.7's Ned and Josh will be at Good Shepherd tomorrow on the tennis courts from 6 am to 9 am. Children to be supervised by parents until 8:30 am. Please adhere to our car park's rules. Please make sure you complete the COVID check-in before entering the school grounds. Coffee for parents will be available for a gold coin donation.

Swimming carnival ribbons

19 Mar 2021

Swimming carnival ribbons will be presented at Monday (22/3) morning assembly.

Final reminder - parent teacher interviews

17 Mar 2021

Have you booked a time for your child's parent-teacher interview?

Bookings will close tomorrow -Thursday 18th March at 12pm.

Please book using the link

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=9axad

All interviews are for 15 minutes duration and will be in your child's classroom.

Please use the Check In CBR app and show your check-in to your child's teacher on arrival. We remind you to follow COVID safe procedures while you are present for the interview.

Confirmation Prayer Night - CANCELLED

17 Mar 2021

Due to restrictions of people allowed in the Church, the Confirmation Prayer Night on Tuesday 27th April will not be going ahead. Students will still participate in the Spirit Day (student retreat) in Week 2 of Term 2 where they will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participate in moments of prayer. More information will be sent home early in Term 2 regarding Spirit Day.