Golden Grove Lutheran School

Children smiling, playground laughter, children working together asking questions, exploring, problem solving – as an educator these are a few of my favourite things. When I walk around Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School (GGLPS), I observe positive and powerful interactions, I see the rich and deep learning which is occurring, I witness the care and concern that is evident between all members of the community children and adults alike.

During the last thirty years for which I have been a principal, I have been honoured to be a part of many children’s learning journey. In partnership and in collaboration with parents, it is a privilege and exciting to watch children grow and develop, as they respond to an engaging and stimulating learning program. It is essential that we as a school believe in the capacity of every child who walks through our doors, that we offer a comprehensive and contemporary program within a safe environment that will support them in their learning and growth, so that they become citizens who are equipped to make a difference in the world.

Who we are and what we aim to achieve is driven by the living out of our school values of ‘Believe, Collaborate, Achieve’. Through this website I trust that you will gain a sense of our school community and the difference that is GGLPS.

Deciding the right school for your child /ren and family is a complex decision and one which needs much thought and exploration. To assist in this decision making process, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss our beliefs, our educational program and our community further with you and I invite you to contact the school to organise a visit to observe GGLPS for yourself.

To accept something as true, genuine, or real and to have a firm conviction as to the goodness, or ability of something we believe:

• that we have been intentionally created and are uniquely gifted by God
• that we have been created to live in a relationship with God and others
• in offering a comprehensive and contemporary program which addresses academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of the student
• in providing an educational programme that is significant, relevant, engaging and challenging.

To provide a program of education which is comprehensive and contemporary, embeds lifelong values, and encourages global citizenship, within an inclusive Christ centred community. Class carer mission statement is showing Jesus love through care and fellowship within the school community. The aims of GGLPS class carers

• To uphold and promote the ethos of GGLPS
• To better care for the students and families of our school
• To assist teachers in the care and support of the students and families of their class
• To increase and act upon our sense of community
• To provide more efficient channels of communication between families and between families and the school

Class Carers is a network designed to support families and teachers within our school community in times of crisis and need eg sickness, hospitalisation, birth.

Christian Studies aims to provide the students with the opportunity to explore and reflect key faith statements to develop their understanding of the life and the world in which they live. Learning content includes Christian beliefs, Christian Church, Christian Living and Christianity in the World.