News & Events

10 Mar 2026

NAPLAN: What Parents Really Need to Know

Each March, families across Australia hear a lot about NAPLAN. The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. But what does it really mean for your child in 2026?

06 Mar 2026

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03 Mar 2026

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From time to time we hold practice drills for emergencies at school, this morning we had a Lockdown Practice drill. This was very successful and went smoothly.

02 Mar 2026

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LOWES Sale Wednesday 4 March to Sunday 8 March

27 Feb 2026

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Check out some of the creative costumes students wore today for our Parent Group Fundraiser! There were princesses, angels, characters from Mario Kart, superheroes and more. Even the teachers dressed up! Thank you to our students (and their parents) for getting into the spirit and helping to raise money for our school community.

26 Feb 2026

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2026 Regional Da Vinci Decathlon at Santa Sophia Box Hill

23 Feb 2026

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Friday 27 February - Mufti Day "Dress Up as the First Letter of your Name". A gold coin would be very much appreciated.

23 Feb 2026

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Our Parent Group are organising an Easter Raffle. Donations of chocolate, Easter eggs, lollies, colouring books and activity packs would be very welcome. Please drop off all donations to the school office by Monday 9 March. Thank you

12 Feb 2026

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On Tuesday, we celebrated our Opening School Mass, where our Student Leaders for 2026 were commissioned. It was a beautiful morning where we welcomed in the new school year alongside the school and parish community. Congratulations to our 2026 Student Leadership team!

10 Feb 2026

Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents

Choosing a school is a big moment. Right up there with choosing a pram, a first pet or agreeing to sign your child up for weekend sport for the next decade. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but take a breath. This guide is here to make the process feel lighter, clearer and a lot less daunting, so you can feel confident you’re asking the right questions and find a school that truly fits your child for any grade.

09 Feb 2026

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Can you spot the Good Shepherd superstar, who starred in the recent CSPD promotional video on 'Greatness'? The video reflects our shared commitment to excellence at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese and at Good Shepherd Catholic School, and our belief that every child has the potential for greatness. Click on the link to see her GREAT work!

09 Feb 2026

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Join us for our Opening School Mass! We are looking forward to gathering alongside the Good Shepherd Parish community tomorrow, Tuesday 10 February at 9am, to welcome in the new school year. At the end of the mass, we will commission our new 2026 Good Shepherd Student Leaders. All are welcome!