Celebrating 10 Years of Faithfulness
2016–2026
Good Shepherd Academy celebrates ten years of Christian-based education, mission and service to community.
From 26–30 July 2026, the GSA community comes together in thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness over the past decade, to celebrate the people and partnerships that have shaped our journey, and to look with faith and purpose toward the decade ahead.
Anniversary Theme
“Celebrating 10 Years of God’s Faithfulness in Advancing Christian-Based Education for Mission and Service to the Community.”
10th Anniversary Celebration Program
26–30 July 2026 · Good Shepherd Academy · Juba, South Sudan
Global Prayer Day
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CAT
The 10th Anniversary celebrations begin with a day of thanksgiving, prayer and intercession, bringing together the GSA community and friends in South Sudan and beyond.
Prayer Focus: Hearts of Gratitude—Giving Thanks to God for a Decade of Faithfulness and Seeking God’s Direction for the Next Decade and Future.
Prayer and intercession will focus on:
- Good Shepherd Academy and the work of the ministry
- Pupils, staff, parents and alumni
- Partners, sponsors, supporters and friends of GSA
- The Church and the nation of South Sudan
- The ministry’s future vision and direction
- Thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness over the past ten years
Venue: Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd Academy
Mothers’ Empowerment & Community Public Health Training Day
Day Two places families and the wider community at the heart of the anniversary celebration, with a special focus on women’s empowerment and community wellbeing.
The programme will bring together mothers and community members for practical learning, dialogue and training.
Mothers’ Empowerment
Sessions will focus on strengthening the capacity and confidence of women and recognising their important role in supporting children’s education, strengthening families and building resilient communities.
Community Public Health Training
Community members will participate in practical health awareness and training designed to strengthen knowledge and encourage healthy practices within families and the wider community.
Through this day of learning and service, GSA celebrates education as a means of strengthening not only children, but families and communities.
GSA Fun Day
Day Three belongs especially to the children and the wider GSA family.
Pupils, teachers, parents and friends will come together for a day of recreation, fellowship and celebration on the GSA campus.
The programme will feature games, sports, children’s activities, entertainment and opportunities for pupils to participate and celebrate together.
The Fun Day celebrates an important part of the GSA experience: creating a school community where children can learn, build friendships, discover their talents and experience the joy of belonging.
Venue: Good Shepherd Academy, Juba Campus
Faith, Education & the Future
Day Four brings together two significant moments in the anniversary programme: the dedication of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd and a wider conversation on education and the future.
Dedication and Consecration of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd
The GSA community will gather for the dedication and consecration of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd—an important milestone in the spiritual life of the Academy and an affirmation of the Christian foundation of GSA’s educational mission.
The Chapel will serve as a place of worship, prayer, Christian formation and reflection for pupils, staff and the wider GSA community.
Panel Discussion & Education Forum
Education leaders, practitioners, partners and members of the GSA community will come together to reflect on the experience of the past decade and consider the future of education.
The conversation will explore the role of quality education, Christian formation, families, teachers, institutions and partnerships in preparing children to become responsible citizens and servant leaders.
Grand 10th Anniversary Celebration
South Sudan Martyrs’ Day
The five-day programme culminates in the Grand 10th Anniversary Celebration of Good Shepherd Academy.
Pupils, parents, teachers, alumni, Church leaders, partners, supporters, invited guests and friends of GSA will gather to give thanks and celebrate ten years of the Academy’s journey.
The programme will feature worship and thanksgiving, reflections on the GSA journey, pupil participation, cultural and celebratory performances, messages from invited guests, and recognition of the people and partnerships that have contributed to the Academy’s growth.
The celebration will also look beyond the first ten years toward the vision and responsibilities of GSA’s second decade.
Venue: Good Shepherd Academy, Juba Campus
The Journey Continues
The 10th Anniversary is a celebration of the children who have passed through GSA’s classrooms; the teachers who have taught and nurtured them; the parents and families who have entrusted their children to the Academy; and the churches, partners, sponsors, supporters and friends who have sustained the journey.
Above all, it is a moment of thanksgiving to God for ten years of grace, provision and faithfulness.
As Good Shepherd Academy enters its second decade, we renew our commitment to Christian-based education that forms character, nurtures knowledge and prepares young people for mission and service to community.
2016–2026
Ten years behind us. A new decade before us.
Nurturing Winning Servant Leaders.