Dear Good Shepherd community,

Thank You, Good Shepherd!
What an incredible Book Week we’ve had at Good Shepherd! A huge thank you to every student, staff member, and family who joined in to make it such a vibrant celebration of reading.

The costumes were creative, the parade was joyful, and the thought that went into choosing books was truly outstanding. You brought stories to life in the most magical way!

We especially loved seeing the enthusiasm across all year levels, and next year we’re throwing down the challenge: parents in costume too! Let’s make 2026 even bigger and brighter.

Coming Soon: GS Dance Concert – The Road to Flourishia
Our next big adventure is already underway as we prepare for the whole school dance concert. This year’s theme, The Road to Flourishia, takes us on a journey from the southside to the northside, where our characters—guided by our talented class dancers—search for Inspiring Minds and Connected Hearts.

You won’t want to miss this spectacular event. Mark your calendars and get ready to be dazzled by the creativity, energy, and heart of our amazing students.

Dates:  Wednesday 17 September for Blue and Yellow classes
            Thursday 18 September for Red and Green classes

Time:   12:00pm and 6:00pm

Venue: Good Shepherd Hall

Tickets:  Reserved seating details to follow

Thank you again for being such a wonderful community. Let’s keep the spirit of learning, creativity, and connection alive.

Warm regards,

Trazel Scott
Principal 

Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young boy from Italy who loved video games, such as Super Mario and Pokémon—but he loved Jesus in the Eucharist even more. At just seven years old, he said, “To be always united with Jesus, this is my life plan.”

Carlo was kind, smart, and full of faith. He taught himself how to use computers and created websites to help people learn about Eucharistic miracles, grow closer to God, and live richer, more meaningful lives. He truly believed the Eucharist and Jesus’ real presence within was his “highway to heaven.”

At age 15, Carlo became very sick with leukaemia. He offered his suffering to God for the Pope and the Church. He died in 2006, and in 2020 was declared Blessed—one step away from sainthood. His canonisation is scheduled for 7 September, just weeks away.

At Good Shepherd, we walk together as a faith community, encouraging our students to be the difference the world needs by living Gospel values that include compassion, kindness, forgiveness, love, peace, justice, and integrity.

Jesus teaches us to reach out with love, be patient, and offer hope to those who feel lost or alone. When we anchor our lives in God and follow Jesus’ example, we become a light for others.

Carlo lived this way. Even while suffering, he was brave, trusted God, and shared his love for the Eucharist. He helped others discover that God is always close, especially in the Blessed Sacrament. Carlo’s life reminds us that holiness is possible at any age, and that by simply being yourself and helping others connect with God, you become the hope the world needs.

Young, tech-savvy, and deeply faithful, Blessed Carlo Acutis is a relatable and inspiring role model—especially for children and young people today.

Home Time Family Activity

You might like to complete the following activity at home, together as a family:

On a large sheet of paper, draw a big net across the page. Inside the net, write or draw ways your family can live out Gospel values this week—especially by helping others feel welcome, supported, and loved.

Inside the net write or draw ways your family can live like Jesus and Blessed Carlo this fortnight. For example:

• show kindness to someone who feels left out
• be brave and speak up for someone who needs help
• share something that brings hope (a prayer, a smile, a kind word)
• trust God when things feel hard or confusing
• talk about the Eucharist and what it means to you

As we wait in joyful anticipation of the scheduled canonisation, let us pray together:

Dear God, You call us to be brave, to trust You, and to share Your love with others. Help our family to live with kindness and courage, to notice those who need hope, and to be a light in the lives of others.

May we follow Jesus’ example and be inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, who showed that faith can be joyful, simple, and strong. Guide us to live with purpose, anchored in Your love and open to Your presence— especially in the Eucharist.

Amen.

50th Reunion - Class of 1975
Tickets are now available for the reunion of students from Catholic Girls High School Braddon and Daramalan College, who finished Year 12 in 1975 (including those from that group who finished before Year 12): https://events.humanitix.com/daramalan-college-class-of-1975-reunion

The main ticketed event is on Saturday evening, 18th October, with several activities planned over the weekend. For further information, please use one of the event channels:

Facebook: Daramalan College Alumni group, Merici College Alumni group, or Dara - Braddon 1975 group; and

Email: CGHS.Dara1975@gmail.com

Ticket sales close on 6 October.