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Issue 58, 31 March 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, I thought that I was through making the statement ‘what a week!’. But here we are in the midst of having to be totally agile and flexible, in an environment that changes every few hours. I am grateful that the Greater Brisbane lockdown occurred... Important Dates Open Day Many thanks to everyone for your wonderful work with Open Day. It was excellent to see the effort, energy and enthusiasm that went into the day across all three campuses and the positive feedback that we have received from guests is testament to the pride of our College... Escape for a moment... As a Christian school of Lutheran faith, we know Easter is much more than bunnies and eggs. Take a quick look inside Cadbury’s Melbourne factory where 300 million Easter eggs are made each year. Technology Microsoft has further resources to support us to manage our email load. Have you ever set ‘rules’? It is mini programming for your inbox. Why CRAAP is teaching our students the wrong thing about finding credible information on the internet Last year, I came across this article Educating for Misunderstanding. The basic premise of the article is that information literacy models such as CRAAP and RADAR are not teaching our students the skills they... Employee Benefits As employees of Lutheran Education Queensland, we are able to access an increased employer superannuation contribution beyond the government mandated 9.5%. If we make a co-payment as per the schedule below, the College will increase their contribution, which in turn, can deliver a substantial benefit to superannuation savings.... Who was I? Which staff member was born in Toowoomba; lived in Pittsworth, St George, Mitchell and Inglewood; indulges in chocolate; plans to one day travel overseas to teach; regrets not travelling more; is obsessed with flamingos; and unsurprisingly collects anything with flamingos; appreciates where God has led her this... Education in the News Developing the Skill and the Will of Students as Questioners, Corwin Connect Cultivate Self-Directed Learners with 5 Key Shifts, Corwin Connect Health & Wellness How many of us can truthfully say that we regularly feel fully rested and refreshed after the year we’ve had? Many people often underestimate the importance of sleep to our overall mental health and wellbeing. There are times when our sleep is going to be both better... In the Community As shared by Jason Smith at SSC this week, the Lutheran Church of Australia have an email daily devotion that people can subscribe to. The next few in the series have even been written by Darren Pope. Click here to register your email address. Who else is 75 this year? Dolly Parton celebrated her 75th birthday in January. If you enter the Google rabbit hole about her achievements, it may be months until you reappear! A little known fact…there is a Dollywood Theme Park…and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins….and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort… and Dollywood’s Splash... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Long weekends and holidays present an opportunity to declutter or clean out. Embrace your inner Marie Kondo and “KonMari” your social media feed. _________________________________________________ Queensland Youth Week (April 10–18) is an annual celebration of young people aged 12–25 and everything they contribute to our community. To... Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Best wishes to you and your family over this holy Easter period. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 85, 31 August 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff As we move into the final weeks of Term 3, it’s our senior cohorts at the Junior and Senior campuses who are part of the busyness of moving through rites of passage and closing events. For our Year 12 students their focus over these... Walk my Way 2022 You may have seen the advertisements for Walk my Way in chapel or the Week Ahead. Here is a bit more information about it all: Walk my Way is an initiative of ALWS (Australian Lutheran World Service), who work closely with Lutheran World Service in supporting... Staff Movements This fortnight we have welcomed Hannah Weier as the OSHC Coordinator at Warwick Street and Claire Simpson as the Administration Officer at Stephen Street. Next week we farewell Georgie Meecham and wish her well as she prepares for the arrival of bub. We welcome Felicity Mohr in the... Need to Know Professional Relationships Tensions can rise at this time of year for both staff and students and this serves as a timely reminder of your rights and responsibilities in relation to the Code of Conduct and Respectful Relationships Policy. We all have the right to feel safe and... Career Opportunities Teacher - Middle & Senior EnglishWe are seeking a passionate, highly professional and suitably qualified teacher with a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching Middle Years English, with the ability to teach Senior English being highly desirable. This is a permanent full-time appointment, commencing January 2023. Residential TutorsWe... Book Week 2022 A big thank you to everyone who got into the spirit and helped make Book Week special. Who was I? I was born in Brisbane and I've travelled to Tasmania, so I can say I've been overseas. I enjoy learning new things and when I'm not studying you can often find me watching YouTube videos and TEDTalks. My favourite sport is car racing and my favourite quote... Who am I? I was born in... Geelong I have lived in... Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Guyra, Coffs Harbour, the Gold Coast and now Toowoomba I have travelled to... New Zealand and Bali My favourite dish is... lasagna I enjoy... waterskiing, swimming, camping, shooting, reading novels, dancing and spending time with... Wellness with AccessEAP 10 Tips on How to Have a Conversation on R U OK? Day R U OK? Day is on 8 September this year. You don’t have to be an expert to support someone going through a tough time. You just need to be able to listen to... The Bunya Pine Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers There are events happening across the region from 1 - 30 September with the Floral Parade taking place on 17 September. For more information, please click here. If you have an event you would like to promote, please contact Lynda in HR and... Education in the News A Sydney high school banned mobile phones. It had dramatic results. By Andrew TaylorThe Sydney Morning Herald7 August 2022 A Sydney high school has seen a dramatic decrease in behavioural issues and a boost in physical activity and students talking to each other just two months... Escape for a moment... In recognition of Father's Day, this edition we celebrate the male role models in our lives and the things the definitely do not say.

Issue 16, 31 October 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   We are entering into that final period of the year when we are finalising matters for this academic year, arranging celebrations that are a feature at any school, and planning for the New Year. Thank you for your prayerful support, energy, understanding and... Need (may be interested?) to know Back in Issue 7 we advised that training and professional development sessions that are organised by the College are being uploaded into TASS so you can view and print them via TeacherKiosk. You can also add your own PD so you have a complete... Staff Changes Several staff appointments and decisions were communicated in last week’s Term 4 Staffing Update. Interviews are being conducted this week for HOD, Science and Year 3 Teacher. Applications for the new position of Primary STEM Teacher close on Sunday.  It is anticipated that final staffing announcements and general... Important Dates Learning in Action Year 7’s have been swatting up on the list of novels for Readers Cup Challenge which began last week. Each week the year 7 students answer a bank of questions from our Readers Cup List of books; about twelve in all, titles we all love and remember,... Escape for a moment... Here’s a fun look at the reformation. Team Update If you haven’t already, do read the inaugural issue of Library Today. This is an entertaining read put together by the valued team with reviews, recommendations, what’s new and how to access free Toowoomba Regional Council online platforms.  Technology In a blog post to celebrate Google’s 20th birthday, the company queried a numberof its employees for their favourite tips and tricks. Here are a few that may be new to you… Development Opportunities The Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) has announced a new Regional Membership Tier with a reduced annual fee of $150. You can still access all membership benefits, including their 24/7 online resource library, access to webinars and increased digital content, journals, discounts etc..  ______________________________________________________________________ FREE Youth Mental... Events - SSC Christmas Function I would like to thank the 55 staff members who completed the survey for the Staff Association End of Year Function. The results are in and it looks like we are heading off for a progressive dinner in the city on Friday, 23 November. The... Who was I? Who has lived in and around Toowoomba her whole life, needed to escape with multiple overseas holidays, has fond memories of Blinky Bill and Sailor Moon and is related to June Daly-Watkins (in her words...the old etiquette lady!)? Beth Ammenhauser, Chef, SSC Who am I?  Most favourite TV show as a child…Young Talent Time Sporting favourite…the “Hockeyroos” (as a child I played against Nikki Hudson (Mott) former captain) Lived in…Toowoomba and Brisbane Netflix favourites…Suits or The Crown Eaten…scorpion Travelled to…New Zealand (North and South Islands), California, Iowa, Minnesota, Hong Kong, China and... Sharing Learning How we can build resilience in students Build positive relationships. A focus on the importance of positive teacher/ student relationship enhances student wellbeing and achievement. A meta-analysis of 99 studies showed that student/ teacher relationships were linked to student engagement (Roorda et al, 2011) and a positive relationship with... Project Update The strategic planning working groups are chipping away at a range of action items in the limited time available in what is always a busy term. Updates from the groups are as follows: School Spirit Currently working on a College War Cry; allocating all staff members to a... Feedback – keep it coming! All staff are encouraged to contribute to the strategic planning process by joining a working group and / or sending your feedback, suggestions, and ideas direct to the group leader. Group 1 – Academic Pathways (Tony Sharman) Group 2 – Internal Communications (Melanie Foreman) Group... Education in the News Driven by the trauma of his adolescent years, John Marsden reflects on the unlikely path that took him from despairing student to celebrated author and school founder. Read on ABCNews or watch on iView October is AD/HD Awareness Month. This year, the theme is “Setting the... Health and Wellness Protect your skin – stay Sun Smart every day With summer around the corner, Cancer Council Queensland recommends using SPF30 or higher broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen together with the other four sun protection steps to protect against sun damage when the UV level is 3 or above.... The Bunya Pine For Sale Thank you to those staff who supported Tony’s garage sale. He still has a house for sale! 5 Bedroom House, 8 Tulip Court , Middle Ridge – excellent location overlooking the park. Offers over $595 000. Recommendations Take a leisurely country drive and pick your... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end. Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 31, 4 September 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   There are times throughout the year when I muse over the role of school principal. Earlier this week, I completed an annual survey on ‘Principalship’ conducted by Dr Phillip Riley – now of ACU and formally with Monash University. The study has been... Need to know! The protection of children is everyone’s responsibility and in particular, staff have mandatory reporting obligations. All staff are asked to please read and familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Protection Policy and the specific reporting obligations. ____________________________________________ Certificates for the First Aid and CPR training in July have... ____________________________________________________ College policies and procedures are continuing to be reviewed and updated by Leadership and College Council. Please read these and familiarise yourself with the requirements, as they relate to your role at the College. Information Communications Technology Policy     All staff to read and noteAdministration and Management of Medications   ... Staff Updates Welcome to Shannon Ward in the Catering Team at SSC. Temporary appointments are being made to replace both Dan Burrell and Rina Scott-Wilson in Term 4, with formal selection processes underway for 2020.  Important Dates *The full schedule of events and activities for Graduation Week can be accessed here.  Escape for a moment... Thank you for embracing and supporting the roll-out of many TASS features this year, including emailing parents and students through Teacher Kiosk; booking rooms and resources; online approval and payment of Tours and Excursions; setting up of split families; custom groups and rolls and the list... Committee Updates Last year we formed a Ministry, Mission, & Wellbeing subcommittee of College Council.  There are representatives from each campus on this committee who meet at least once a term.  One of our tasks is to implement and support the ministry and care aspects of the new strategic plan.... Technology - TASS Updates A few pointers to note on some of the recently introduced TASS features: Student e-diaries - just a heads up that when parents approve attendance of their child to a tour or excursion, it automatically populates into the student's e-diary. Additionally, LMS assessments and activities also... Employee Benefits Did you know that the College may provide an increased superannuation contribution if you make an additional superannuation contribution? There is a schedule of employer and employee contributions in the Enterprise Agreement, but in summary, the College's contribution may increase to a maximum of 12.75% if you contribute 5%. ... Development Opportunities The Catholic Education Office has secured Professor Michael Bernard to present a session on the revised You Can Do It program. This session is free. For further information and registration, please click here. ____________________________________________________ Lutheran identity is critical in maintaining the uniqueness of our schools. All leaders, therefore,... Who was I? Which colleague (in addition to Chris Medill) fondly recalls watching F Troop as a child; whose first memory was holidaying at Magnetic Island; who is a past student of the College; and is likely to share the one and only joke he remembers - "Two guys walked into a... Who am I?  I went to school...at Fairholme College from pre-school to Year 12! I have travelled...to about 25 countries so far. My latest trip was to the USA in June. I have unfortunately eaten...frogs legs and snails. I have lost (and found)...my passport numerous times. My current Netflix favourite... Next Thursday, 12 September is an incredibly important day to raise awareness and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with those around you. This year's promotional video is especially powerful in helping to identify the signs that someone in your circle may benefit from you asking them R U OK?... Education in the News Developing Student Agency Through Authentic Enquiry, Corwin Connect De-Cluttering: Wellness Fad or Worthwhile Pursuit? Once upon a time, "wellness" meant doing things that brought us health and happiness, such as a relaxing walk by the beach. But times have changed. "Wellness" is now an industry and it seems that right now, a big wellness fad is de-cluttering, popularised... In the Community Have your say on the New Toowoomba Hospital at Ballie Henderson Campus. Responses close 23 September.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TVYBNVD  ________________________________________________ The University of Southern Queensland invites you to visit the USQ Gumbi Gumbi Gardens as a part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The Gumbi Gumbi Gardens will host... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is National Macadamia Nut Day. Macadamia nuts have a rich, buttery, taste and are known by many to .be one of the most delectable of all nuts (and the most expensive!). They originated in Australia and are named after physician and chemist John Macadam who encouraged the cultivation of the nuts... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Book your free tickets (THIS SATURDAY ONLY) to walk the viaduct of the new Toowoomba Range Crossing and experience the views and get up close to the engineering masterpiece that has transformed the landscape. Once open, tolls will be waived for the first 3 months, following which cars will cost $2.30... Thank you for your time! Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 109, 31 January 2024

Head of College Update Dear Staff What an incredible start we have made to the 2024 school year. There is a wonderful sense of calm, focus and positive energy at Concordia. School culture is not created by a mission statement on the wall, but it is created and lived out... Do everything in love! Well, Term 1 2024 is well and truly on its way. I guess, like me, you are swept up in the demands and busyness of the start of the new school year. I pray that you are able to make good connections and reconnections to students... Need to Know Incident Reporting A reminder to please ensure that an incident report is completed for all incidents and any near misses as soon as possible after the event. It is preferred that all incidents are reported within 24 hours to ensure that the incident is accurately recorded while your... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Katie Goschnick as part-time Learning Enrichment Teacher at SSC, Carla Sprange as part-time Cook at SSC and Gigi Wellnitz as Residential Tutor in Boarding. We also welcome back Amaris Lancaster in Boarding and Jenn Hinz as HSC Library Coordinator.  Career Opportunities Groundsperson  The College is seeking to appoint a fixed-term part-time Groundsperson to maintain and care for our outdoor spaces, including sporting fields, gardens and lawns across our three campuses. This position works 20 hours per week (4 hours per weekday) and is available for an immediate start. Sports... Wellness at Concordia The College offers staff a free and confidential counselling service, through AccessEAP. To learn more about what's on offer, please view the below videos or visit the website. For free advice and support, contact AccessEAP on 1800 81 87 28. Introduction to AccessEAP AccessEAP FAQs The Bunya Pine March On Challenge This March, Ross Pieper is joining with Soldier On to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.If you would like to support the challenge and help Ross reach his goal, please follow the link to the fundraising page and make a donation: https://www.marchonchallenge.org.au/s/5354/25792/e.Every step taken, and every... Escape for a moment... We start the year with a short clip from US Navy Admiral William McRaven's inspirational speech - but first go make your bed! 

Middle & Senior College

Weekly Madness Our Student Leaders have created a four-week challenge for all students. Each day, they will share motivation ideas, study tips, exercise workouts and other fun activities. Check in each day to see what's happening! Create Don't just be a consumer, be a creator! This is place devoted to helping you make things from the creative arts through to cooking and designing. If you are feeling imaginative and creative, or you are looking to be inspired, this is the place for you. Explore Discover the world from your own home with a range of resources including virtual tours of places around the world and fun games and quizzes to test your Geography knowledge. This is a space that is designed to build your English and HASS knowledge and understanding. Innovate Do you enjoy STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics? You will in this space! The videos, activities and links in this space will make you think! Believe In times such as these, we turn to our faith. Visit this space to find resources such as devotions, virtual assemblies and more. Move It's important that you stay active while you are studying at home - for your mental health as well as your physical health. Our Sports department has collated an array of fun and easy workouts for you to do at home in this section. Study This is a page devoted to sharing with you different ways to enhance your study skills. These are skills that will help you while you are studying from home, but will also be useful when you return to school. We encourage you to look at this time as an... Win A space dedicated to sharing with you competitions for school students that you may wish to enter. If you win a prize, make sure you let us know. Good luck!

Issue 10, 25 July 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the first edition of ‘Heads Up’ for Semester 2/18. I trust that the break is still fresh enough in your mind to help you remain energised for the months that lie ahead. This edition is full of some great reading and I... Need to know! The College’s Term Dates and Term Planner for 2019 has been further updated. Click on links below to download your copy. Term Dates Term Planner ___________________________________________________________ We continue to profile sections of the Staff Code of Conduct Policy. The next section is: 1.9      Appropriate use of electronic... Staff Changes SSC is currently recruiting for an English, SOSE and Ancient History Teacher following Lisa Vongsarath’s unexpected departure due to personal reasons. There are also positions to fill in Term 4 due to Jessica Kropp's extension of maternity leave and the long service leave of  Sue Franceschini and Bec... Important Dates Escape for a moment... Can you solve the famously difficult green-eyed logic puzzle? Committee Updates - Health, Safety & Wellbeing The new online Incident Report Form is now accessible on the Policies page of the website About Us > Policies and in MY CLC under All College. Staff, Parents and Visitors can now easily access this when off-campus instead of requiring Network access.... Technology If you are a current MyStudent Account (MSA) user (ie. you purchase food from theCanteen), the portal has been updated over the holidays. Please access the new MSA Guide for Staff if you need guidance in using the updated portal. Mitch and Daniel, IT Employee Benefits Are you a member of QIEC Super? You have 120 days from your salary increasing to update your Income Protection Insurance Cover. Read more here. ________________________________________________________________________ New increment levels for Teachers – as part of the College’s current Enterprise Agreement, effective from 1 July 2018, the Leading Teacher... Development Opportunities eStorm - DiscoverOffice 365 Workshop Tuesday, 21 August 2018 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at SSC Function Centre (free) -  this is run by an external provider who is hiring the College's facilities for the presentation. If you wish to attend, please register ASAP as places are limited.... Events RSVP’s officially closed yesterday, however if you are a SSC staff member and wish to attend Friday night’s free screening of ‘The Greatest Showman’, please email Christine Briskey as soon as possible with numbers for you and your family. __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience comes to... Who am I?  Born…in Camden NSW Lived…due to being an ‘Army Brat’ (my dad was a Major in the Army) we have moved around a lot so I have lived in many states, NSW, QLD & SA Travelled to…Bali, USA, Singapore, Honk Kong, Hawaii, Fiji, Noumea, Vanuatu  and have also... Education in the News The anti-cottonwool school – ABC News, 21 July 2018 Thank you and Update Enrolments Our enrolment figures for 2019 are looking very positive with very strong numbers for the all-important Prep and Year 7 intake years in particular. The majority of Prep students for HSC and WSC have completed their enrolment interviews and are in the process of finalising... Here's the Dish Here’s the Dish is a new Heads Up column dedicated to staff who are foodies. If you have any winter warmer recipes, family favourites or decadent ‘sometimes’ treats, please share them by emailing newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au For this inaugural column, anyone and everyone can learn how to create the... Health and Wellness Germs are everywhere.  We collect them, inhale them and share them, all day and every day. The flu, e-coli, measles and numerous debilitating diseases spread quickly through contact with surfaces and people - and it’s our hands doing the dirty work. A 20 second hand washing routine... Team Updates As we have welcomed a new term, we find out what everyone got up to on the holidays and quickly get back into the rhythm of work, including team meetings. Some people would rather watch paint dry than attend a meeting. What’s the answer? Think of the last... In the Community Like us on Facebook! We are painfully close to hitting 4,000 page likes on the Concordia Lutheran College – Official Facebook page! If you haven’t already done so, please like the page. To everyone who has already liked the page and supports this valuable marketing platform through... National ‘whatever’ days Today is Culinarians Day!  The origin of the day is unknown however it is a good reminder to appreciate all the individuals who prepare your meals on a daily basis; whether it be the chef at the restaurant you visit; someone in your very own kitchen; the... The Bunya Pine For Sale: 2010 Honda Euro – click here to see the full ad on Car Sales for more details. Jess Balnaves Teacher, SSC Recommendations: New show on ABC ME. Hosted by Australia's star mathematics teacher, Eddie Woo, follow fifteen teenagers from across Australia, as they take control... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end! Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 11, 8 August 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, A ‘quiet’ reflection It is strange how life goes around, and this week seems to have presented some times for quiet reflection. I hope and pray that you are also able to find those special times? Of course you think about family and those... Need to know! There is a new Staff Portal on the College website with quick links to Staff Email; TASS; the College Network; the Maintenance and IT Request Form and IT Guides. This is particularly helpful for staff who don’t have College Notebooks but may need to access work resources... Staff Changes Stephen Street Campus As you are aware with Lisa Vongsarath’s unexpected departure Sandy Cox has been doing a wonderful job filling in until a Teacher could be appointed to take Lisa’s place. It is with pleasure that the College welcomes Margaret Battle to the staff for the remainder... Important Dates Escape for a moment... Here are 10 jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago. It is amazing to think what new opportunities will arise for our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and students in the next 10 years.  Committee Updates  Education Minister, Grace Grace, has announced all Queensland state schools must offer more uniform choices for girls, including shorts and pants, from 2019. The College’s Uniform Committee were already actively exploring such options and we look forward to an update from this Committee as new choices are trialled... Technology Microsoft Forms is our free and Office 365 integrated alternative to Jot Forms and even Survey Monkey. It includes many of Jot Form’s features and more, with easy sharing and data reviewing. With Microsoft Forms, you can create surveys, quizzes, and polls, and easily see results as they come... Development Opportunities eStorm - DiscoverOffice 365 Workshop Tuesday, 21 August 2018 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at SSC Function Centre (free) -  this is run by an external provider who is hiring the College's facilities for the presentation. If you wish to attend, please register ASAP as places are limited.... Events A big thank you to Christine Briskey for organising the SSC Staff Association movie night showing ‘The Greatest Showman’. Lots of pizza and popcorn was consumed by those who were able and interested in attending! The SSC Staff Association Committee requires new members. This committee meets approximately once a... Who was I? Who moves a lot, both houses and riding of bikes, has qualifications in hairdressing and Education Support and finds time to travel internationally?  Marteen Paynter, Receptionist, WSC Who am I?  Born…Maryborough, Queensland in December 1962. Raised…with one younger sister and  two older brothers. Met my wife…to be at the age of 12. Of course not knowing this at this stage. I was married…at Bauple Uniting church on 12 September 1981. I listed…into the Army Reserve in August... Sharing Learning - Resilience Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. It is a necessary skill for coping with life’s inevitable obstacles and one of the key ingredients to success. Learning to bounce back and to bounce forward. Examples of challenges some young people may face where resiliency... Concordia in the News For staff who missed the launch of Learning in Residence on the first day of this term, you can read more about it and see a short video from the event. Education in the News Rush to enrol in learning revolution – Sydney Morning Herald, 13 July 2018 Edwina Robertson from One Bucket talks about how six and seven year old siblings in Coonabarabran rotate days off school to help with livestock and to minimise labour costs. The dos and don’ts... Here's the Dish Did you know that Taste.com.au is the most popular cooking and recipe resource site within Australia? Within the past 12 months, their most downloaded recipe was for Banana Bread. Slow-cooker pulled pork also trended highly. Are you cooking anything different this week? Here is a new take... Team Updates The PLaN and Learning in Residence Programs are well underway with 3 USQ students engaged across the College supporting literacy and learning. The Stephen Street Campus Library have also welcomed Benita Becker as a work colleague – no longer a student, to complete her practical placement during her... In the Community A Reflection…..Vinnies CEO Sleepout  More than 116,000 Australians experience homelessness every night, and 32 per cent are children. That’s not a reality I’m comfortable with. On Thursday night, 21 June, a group of LEQ leaders spent a long, cold and uncomfortable night sleeping on the concrete. They... National ‘whatever’ days Today, it is Happiness Happens Day. The day was founded in 1999 under the name of “Admit You’re Happy Day” by the Secret Society of Happy People. Happiness Happens Day aims to spread the joy of being happy, and to persuade people to look on the brighter... The Bunya Pine Want: WANT to be in a music video for a country rock band? Eight Second Ride will film its video clip for new single See What Tomorrow Brings at the Spotted Cow on September 1 and need about 100 extras. For more information, contact info.eightsecondride@gmail.com Recommendations: Toowoomba... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end! Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 12, 22 August 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, During the past weeks I have met with several groups of parents around a number of strategic matters that will ultimately impact on the College. The major reason for such meetings is to provide a listening ear to parents - along the same lines... Need to know! The Leadership Team is actively working on the review and update of many of the College’s policies and procedures. Starting from the next issue, you will receive notification of those policies and procedures that have been updated and what changes, if any, have been made. ___________________________________________________________ The... Staff Changes All campuses are welcoming Sarah Broadbent to the College temporarily as a Student Counsellor whilst Sonia Siebenhausen takes a period of leave. Sarah will be working part-time over this period, therefore please contact your respective Directors in the first instance to determine the required support and resources available.... Congratulations To Daniel Harpur, IT Coordinator who has completed his dual IT Diploma in Networking and System Administration! __________________________________________________________________ And congratulations to Stephen Street Campus Arts teachers and students who had their work displayed at the LEQ Brisbane Office to great applaud and feedback. Here are just some of our students’... Important Dates Escape for a moment... This is slightly longer than our normal ‘escapes’, however it is a very humorous contribution from Jason Smith of an unorthodox approach to spam emails. Technology Please see the How to – Create TASS Kiosk Email Lists on how to create custom email lists of Students (year groups & class lists), Student Parents, and Boarding (students, parents etc) etc and how to email them from Outlook. Staff can still access full lists from Useful Links,... Events Disney Beauty and the Beast, performed by the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society, Saturday 27 October, Empire Theatre  Who was I? Which member of staff amongst us is a past Army Reservist, been awarded the most efficient solider of the year in both his Company and Platoon, is busy with 6 grandchildren and has a side hobby in disco lighting and special effects for parties and functions? Ross... Who am I?  I was born…in Canberra I once spent…a month in Thailand conducting Tiger research with the Wildlife Conservation Society I grew up…competing in show jumping and eventing and changed to racing motocross in my 30s One of my favourite shows as a child was…Kimba the White Lion I’m... Sharing Learning - Connect & Collaborate Darren Pope, Director of Leadership and School Improvement at LEQ has established a network called Connect & Collaborate which enables Teachers across all Lutheran Schools in Queensland to share and connect together. Please forward your Microsoft 365 email address to: Darren.Pope@leq.lutheran.edu.au to get started... Concordia in the News Fabulous coverage by Channel 7 News of Concordia students preparing for pedal prix and the recent inaugural pedal prix event in Toowoomba: https://www.facebook.com/7News... https://www.facebook.com/7News... A Win News story of Junior College students who acted with extreme bravery and confidence in a recent family emergency: https://www.facebook.com/WINNe... And,... Education in the News Why Children Aren’t Behaving and What You Can Do About it – nprEd School holiday dates would be pushed back under plan to avoid summer heat – ABC Radio, Brisbane. Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has since told The Courier-Mail (11/8) the government has no plans to change... Learning in Action Above is Terrisha Mann and Kate Myers helping Zimmorlei Farquharson with her literary article on The Merchant of Venice after our tutorial. Both Terrisha and Kate are education students at USQ in Toowoomba as part of the Learning in Residence Program. Kate is a Masters student who... Feedback – keep it coming! Many thanks to everyone for your valuable contribution to the Strategic Plan through the recent buddy group discussions. We have identified four areas that require further discussion and investigation and are now calling for staff members with an interest in one or more of these... Here's the Dish According to recent research, in Australia less than 1 in 10 of us eat enough vegetables. If you fit into this category, take some inspiration from Jamie Oliver’s 7 vegetarian pasta recipes. https://www.jamieoliver.com/ne... Health and Wellness Most of us would be familiar with the fabulous not for profit organisation, R U OK? Here is a new resource on how to have an R U OK? conversation at work. Team Updates The latest Boarder newsletter has been published to students and parents and is available for your reading pleasure. In the Community You will recall David Bliss’s reflection in the last issue after participating in the Vinnies CEO sleepout. The second series of the renowned SBS documentary titled Filthy Rich and Homeless has just finished screening and is available at SBS On Demand. This series was based in Sydney... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Listen to the plans for Stage 1 of the Empire Theatre upgrade in Toowoomba. TooCon Pop Culture Festival, Saturday 25 August Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end. Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 15, 17 October 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Well it seems like the Term has been running for months …. but here we are with the first edition of this publication for the final period of 2018. What a Term it will be! The life of a Principal or Head becomes... Need to know! Please note the following policy / procedure updates: Travel and Transportation Policy      New policy - replaces Taxi; Bus; and Vehicles Staff Policies - all staff to readTravel and Transportation Procedure         New procedure - all staff to readFood Handling PolicyNew policy - relevant staff to readHealthy Food... Staff Changes Welcome to several new and returning staff this term. We have Emma Herbert, Selwyn Gilmore and Melanie Downs who have returned to the College as Teachers at Stephen Street Campus; WSC welcomes back Gail Jericho who is replacing Glenda Challenor who is on long service leave.  Amaris Lancaster... Important Dates Escape for a moment... Regardless of who you are and where you are from, we have all experienced and benefited from exceptional teachers in our lifetimes, for which we are ever grateful…  Learning in Action - SSC and Learning in Residence Learning in Residence is off to a serious start with Thomas Lindenmayer and Christopher Marschall set for a term of hard study. They are assisted by USQ tutors, Katy Myers and Terrisha Mann. The Learning in Residence program is working well... Team Update - Marketing With Term 4 upon us, it is timely to be aware of the following considerations: Room Bookings: It is essential that room bookings are made in advance to ensure the room is prepared and bookings do not impact on other meetings. If you would like to... Technology When sending emails from Teacher Kiosk to students or parents (of which Teachers are encouraged to do as these emails are then accessible and stored against the students record for future reference), you will now have the College signature automatically added. To further enhance the professionalism of this communication,... Development Opportunities Independent Schools Queensland is pleased to announce that applications for the 2019 programs and activities are now open. Online applications can be completed via the Programs and Activities (Applications) page on the ISQ website. Guidelines for each program are also available on this page. Online applications for most programs close Friday... Events November 1 is known as ‘All Saints’.  On or around this date many Churches hold a service where they remember members of their congregations who have recently died.  It is a service filled with many emotions as people feel the hurt and grief of losing a loved one, the... Who am I?  Travelled to…Japan, NZ, UK, Ireland, Paris, Rome, Prague and Fiji Lived… in or around Toowoomba my whole life. I grew up in Allora and lived at Gatton for Uni Love…sewing and everything that comes with it, but don’t ask me to do alterations or mending! Raised …... Sharing Learning Lutheran Education California Learning Tour 33 Educational Adventurers from LEQ and LEVNT schools recently headed to California to collaborate and learn through the Lutheran Education California Learning Tour. You can learn more here. http://leqlearntour.com and join the Facebook group Agile Learning Watering Hole for Lutheran Educators https://www.facebook.com/group... Education in the News The mathematical formula you use every day without realising it: Bayes' theorem: ABC News Can you tell fact from fiction in the news? Most students can’t: The Conversation Health and Wellness Who doesn’t love snacks? They’re tasty and nourishing. Sometimes, though, you may be tempted to reach for food when what you really need is a moment of calm awareness so you can make a thoughtful plan about what to do next. What you may need is a... Project Update There are currently several staff throughout the College in both administration and teaching areas who are contributing to an important project to increase the utilisation of the TASS program.  TASS, along with most off the shelf software programs has its limitations and frustrations and doesn't always operate in... In the Community The Junior College is currently running our drought Relief project and are collecting food items, new toys and toiletries for Care Outreach, who will deliver them to families in need in regional farming areas as part of their Christmas For The Bush campaign. Junior college staff are... National ‘whatever’ days Now this is unusual....today is Spreadsheet Day! A day sure to appeal to some people more than others, Spreadsheet Day commemorates the date that VisiCalc, the first spreadsheet program for personal computers, was released – October 17th, 1979. Let's leave it at that, as I genuinely have... The Bunya Pine For Sale 5 Bedroom House, 8 Tulip Court, Middle Ridge – excellent location overlooking the park. Offers over $595 000. Plus, Garage Sale as a part of Garage Sale Trail 8 Tulip Court, Middle Ridge on Saturday 21 October 8.00am - 5.00pm. Lots of Bargains – Furniture,... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end. Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 22, 20 March 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Thank you once again to everyone involved with last weekend’s Open Day. A great success as I said in my earlier email, and it could not have happened without your commitment and support. Thank you! What educators do ‘makes a difference’ In recent... Need to know! With several new staff to the College, it is important to familiarise ourselves with the College lockdown procedures, and particularly the music that will play in such a scenario. Click here to listen to the College song music and remember the CLOSE procedure: Close all outer blinds and... ____________________________________________________ College policies and procedures are continuing to be reviewed and updated by Leadership and College Council. Please read these and familiarise yourself with the requirements, as they relate to your role at the College. Privacy PolicyUpdated to align with new data breach legislation Alcohol, Tobacco and Illicit Drugs Policy  ... Congratulations Congratulations to Sonya Holden who has achieved her Graduate Diploma of Education (Guidance and Counselling) this past week. Sonya is continuing her study next year with only 3 subjects remaining to achieve her Masters. Well done!   Staff Updates The Boarding Team has welcomed Taylor Stead this week, a USQ Bachelor of Education student and Game Development Officer with the NRL. The College is still seeking a Girls Boarding Residential Tutor. If you know of anyone who values free accommodation and food in return for 15 hours... Important Dates Open Day Update Many thanks to everyone who assisted with Concordia’s 2019 Open Day. The day was held earlier than in previous years due to the public holidays in Term 2 and other scheduled events, so it was great to see everyone come together to produce such a high quality... Visible Learning in Action - The SOLO Taxonomy in English I’m sure it takes more effort to create an abstruse label for a taxonomy like the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome (which fortunately has the less cumbersome acronym of SOLO) than it would to simply call it, say …... Escape for a moment... April Fools Day is not far away and in recent years it has become known as the ‘Don’t be a fool, change your smoke alarm batteries day’. If you are the prankster type, enjoy this video, touted to be the greatest classroom prank ever. Technology Throughout many areas of the College, we are increasingly engaging with Microsoft Teams which provides a place to create and make decisions as a team, bringing everything together in a shared workspace where you can chat, meet, share files, and work collaboratively. Microsoft has several MS Teams training videos... Development Opportunities Darling Downs School Sport is providing FREE coaching courses (Cricket, AFL, Rugby League, Track and Field) on Saturday, 30 March at Harristown High School from 8.30am. Registrations close Friday, 22 March 2019 and places are limited.  Events The SSC Staff Association extends an invitation to all College staff and partners for a trivia night on Friday, 5 April (last day of term) from 6.30pm with trivia to commence from 7.00pm. The event will be held in the SSC Library and food platters and prizes will be... Who was I? Who previously lived in Sydney for 32 years, regrets not seeing A-ha in concert in Year 6,  is told that she isn't a good singer or dancer (but does it anyway!) and is "ashamed" to have only memorised pi to 2 decimal places... Carissa Jaworska, Teacher and... Who am I?  Born…in Toowoomba and lived here all my life  I remember…going to Willow Springs Adventure Park (where Springs Garden stands today) for EVERY school breakup where I learned to skate very badly!   I am…a scientist at heart and graduated from DDIAE (now known as USQ) and worked in... Sharing Learning Source: Adam Grant, Organisational Psychologist Education in the News Hearing Week 2019: $4 million rollout of fun and free hearing test for school children, Australian Government The latest ABS Schools Australia 2018 data shows Qld independent schools experienced their largest annual growth rate in 5 years. In a media statement ISQ's Executive Director, David Robertson said... Health and Wellness - Save time to make time The team at AccessEAP have been gradually putting together a list of some ways to save time in our everyday lives. Not all will suit everyone but you may find one or two that can make a difference. 1. Don’t procrastinate... Team Update Following feedback from the School Spirit Strategic Working Group and to improve collegiality and build house spirit, all staff have now been allocated to a school house - that is Kessler, Stedman or Altus. Thank you to Col Anderton for undertaking this unenviable task. If you forget which... In the Community Did you know that 1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime?  Or that giving blood takes just 1 hour and your donation will help save 3 lives? To help meet constant patient demand for blood and blood products, Toowoomba Donor Centre needs to collect... ‘Whatever’ Days Once upon a time, a long time ago (well, actually, back in 1991 in Sweden), a Storytelling Day was held. The ethos behind this event caught on around the globe, and now people celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level. The aim of World Storytelling Day is... The Bunya Pine Recommendations:  SSC Italian Food Day, Friday 29 March _________________________________________________________________ Are you paying local water access fees? The Toowoomba dams combined total is reaching a critical level (despite last week's rain) and the Toowoomba Regional Council may commence pumping water from Wivenhoe Dam. Here is a short video... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end. Please send contributions to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 25, 15 May 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   National Boarding Week I start this article by welcoming you to ‘National Boarding Week’. Thank you to all who work in and around Boarding for your commitment and effort to the four pillars of Boarding i.e. pastoral, academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular. Boarding is... Need to know! Lutheran schools seek to ensure that each member of the school community enjoys a positive, safe, healthy and respectful place of learning. To meet this expectation staff and volunteers of schools of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) are obliged to meet the requirements of the ‘LCA... Congratulations What an experience yesterday afternoon at the quarterly Staff Wellbeing Forum! Matt Cramb (Class of 2017) and contestant on the hugely popular 'Lego Masters' program shared his learnings (and recording secrets) from his time on the show and acted as chief 'Brickman' setting the challenge for staff teams to... The 'Golden Brick' was held aloft as the judging commenced and the story telling to support the build (or lack thereof) became more creative as the judging ensued. In the end, the addition of a 'hammock' was highlighted by Matt as 'very cool' and the winning team was:  Sadly, we couldn't include... Important Dates Visible Learning in Action  See how this teacher demonstrates her application of SOLO taxonomy and hear from her students sharing their feedback on the benefits of this collaborative learning culture.  Escape for a moment... If you were able to attend yesterday afternoon's staff wellbeing forum and experience the LEGO challenge set by Matt Cramb, you may now want to take LEGO to a whole other level...  https://www.everblocksystems.com/ Strategic Working Groups Thank you for your feedback and interest in continuing the Strategic Working groups.  The groups will be moving forward with the specific purpose of developing an action plan in line with the Strategic Plan for the College.  The Chair of each group will be in contact with... Technology Daniel and Mitch have over 20 ‘How To’ guides available from Links on Teacher Kiosk. If you need to know how to do something, this is a great place to start, otherwise please lodge an IT Request. Aquatic Centre Use The Aquatic Centre is now fully functional and ready for use. TJs Swim have resumed their business operations and lanes will also be available for staff use, providing adequate supervision is available based on legislative requirements.  If you have a Bronze Medallion qualification, which is specific to water safety,... Events There was a renewed sense of enthusiasm and participation by staff at the Track and Field Carnivals last week. The competition at times looked fierce and the final winners  were: KESSLER in the Junior College Watch this space for the Middle / Senior College as there are still a few... ___________________________________________________________________ The Martin Luther OSHC is hosting a fundraising sausage sizzle and bake sale on Saturday at the Hume Street Campus with all proceeds going towards the purchase of new and updated resources. If you are yet to vote, please consider voting at the campus and supporting the OSHC.  Who was I? Who was born in Toowoomba; managed to escape to Vienna, Austria for University; was a national competitor in eventing; has memorised most of Eminems songs; and is currently studying a Masters of Education full-time... Amy McCabe, Houseparent - Girls Boarding Who am I?  I grew up...in Brisbane and worked in my Grandfather’s plant nursery My most favourite TV show as a child was...Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I respect...older generations with stories to tell In my spare time...I work on and drive one of my two classic cars I hoard...antique objects... Sharing Learning This short video from Corwin reinforces the message of 'Parents as Partners'.  Please continue to use Teacher Kiosk for electronic communication with parents as it ensures you are always using up to date email addresses, and records are automatically maintained for you and your colleagues.  Concordia in the News Preparations for College Musical: Bugsy Malone, Channel 7 Toowoomba Education in the News ABC iview have created a special ‘You Can’t Ask That In The Classroom’ series, tailored for a younger audience.  Health and Wellness Knowing your character strengths isn’t just interesting information. When skillfully applied, they can actually have a significant positive impact on your life. Take a free strengths test here. The concepts of positive psychology can have many benefits in the workplace. Check out our Case Study where Eleni van Delft... Team Update There are currently 2 very busy project teams implementing TASS functionality. At SSC, we have James Bishop leading the development and configuration of the Year 11 LMS Assessment and Reporting Framework, in conjunction with Karen Watson. This has been a significant undertaking to facilitate the change to senior syllabuses... Thank you! This week is National Boarding Week. Did you know that of the 27 founding students of the College 23 were boarders? Day students of course now significantly outnumber boarding students; however we would not be here today without this foundation in boarding and the continued leadership and hard... In the Community It is National Volunteer Week next week - 20-26 May. The focus of this year's event is 'making a world of difference' and celebrating 30 years of this national event.  Access the Australian Go Volunteer register to find an opportunity to suit you! ‘Whatever’ Days Today is Numeracy Day and being better with numbers is not a special talent, but something we can all learn. This song that by its own admission ‘goes on and on’ may just assist you… Thank you for scrolling and reading...you have reached the end. Contributions are gratefully received at newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 28, 24 July 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Welcome to the first edition of ‘Heads Up’ for this Semester. We have certainly started with a bang! – many activities jammed into the first seven days. Thank you for your help and support, and for your willingness to make these events such... Need to know! Thank you to the many staff who completed Fire Warden Training in the PD days. Evacuation and lockdown practices are scheduled each term, with some already completed. A reminder that the lockdown music for all campuses is a classical piece by Mozart. If you cannot hear the... Staff Updates A very warm welcome once again to Ross McKeown, Boys Boarding Houseparent; Guy Mclatchey, Chef; and Taylor Jannusch, LE Teacher Aide.  Welcome back Glenda Challenor, WSC Aide and Jess Balnaves, SSC Teacher.  Many thanks to Stacey Warrener for her continued support for Year 5 at WSC and Sarah... Important Dates Escape for a moment... Aligned with the College’s strategic plan and specifically the ‘learning and teaching’ aspirations to ‘broaden subject choices for students’, a new Applied subject of ‘Agricultural Practices’ is locked in for 2020. If you’ve been feasting on strawberries over the break, see how agriculture is changing and... Technology The phone upgrade over the holidays has been anticipated for some time due to the improved efficiencies it provides. Some key points to note: All external calls now prompt callers to choose a campus and their call is automatically re-directed.If you had voicemail, please set it up again by... Employee Benefits A letter from Mr Dennis Mulherin, Executive Director of Lutheran Education Queensland was distributed via email on 27 June announcing a 1.5% interim good-faith wage increase for the first full pay period after 1 July. When the new round of bargaining commences to replace the current Enterprise Agreement,... Development Opportunities Are you looking to extend your impact beyond the classroom? The University of Melbourne has partnered with the University of Virginia to offer a 100% online Master of Education in Evidence-Based Teaching. ______________________________________________________  The Teaching and Learning About Parliament and Government workshop is suitable for upper primary and... Events ALWS is holding a walk from Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosa to Luther Heights in Coolum on Sunday, 4 August. It is 26km in length. It is called Walk MyWay and every $26 that is raised helps children in refugee camps to attend school. The funds will be... Who am I?  I was born...just six kilometres from Jacob's Creek and in fact my Uncle owned a large vineyard. I like to indulge in...good red wine and craft beer. My all time favourite TV show is...Marvel's Agents of SHIELD although in terms of comics I prefer DC. I mostly... Sharing Learning At a recent Tafe Queensland launch, Jobs Queensland presented this Powerpoint presentation about job growth in the Toowoomba region. Jobs Queensland was tasked by the Queensland Government to undertake research and provide advice on future skills needs. In consultation with stakeholders across the State, Jobs Queensland devised three... Education in the News Measuring the teaching and learning journey, John Hattie and Arran Hamilton for Corwin Connect Adelaide Lutheran Sports Club welcomes transgender footballer in local women’s league, ABC News Health and Wellness The start of a new term provides the opportunity to start new practices and whilst the recommended 9 hours of sleep a day is almost impossible to achieve, Access EAP reminds us that if we review our sleep pattern, there are probably some small things we can... Team Update Heidi Edwards, Teacher Librarian, has developed the SSC Library Guide for Teachers. It covers everything from borrowing, staffing, resources, databases and importantly…what to do if there is no librarian! Use the link above or find the resource at any time on Teacher Kiosk > Links > Guides/Manuals.  2019 Open Day Results - Thank you! Many thanks to everyone for your efforts with our Open Day in March. The following table outlines the number of people who attended the Open Day across all three campuses. These results were captured using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, a database that... In the Community Toowoomba Youth (young people aged 12–24) have the opportunity to have their say on the Toowoomba Regional Council’s draft Youth Strategy. The strategy includes six focus areas centred on helping young people: Get involved in their communitiesHave a voice and participate in government decision-makingLink with service providers,... ‘Whatever’ Days We all know someone for whom every day is Tell An Old Joke Day, but there’s now a day when we can all put aside our reticence and let rip with our own classics.  Like any endangered species, old jokes must reproduce if they are not to die out... Thank you for your time! Your contribution and ideas are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 29, 7 August 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   In addition to all of your efforts to support the College and its students, behind the scenes, the College Council is working hard on many fronts. Now that the Strategic Plan is in place, the work is not finished but just beginning. Periodically,... Need to know! The College Term Dates for 2020 are finalised.  ______________________________________________ From this week, the Tours Module in Teacher Kiosk is ‘Go Live’. All student activities will be managed in this area of Teacher Kiosk and will replace the current Jotforms. Karen and Jana at SSC, and Carolyn, Marteen... Staff Updates Fiona Kandiu has been warmly welcomed to the boarding team as a Residential Tutor. Fiona is from PNG and having already completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, she is now completing her Masters in Professional Accounting and MBA at USQ.  Important Dates Special Welcome Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) is a service program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) with cohorts in nine countries around the world. YAGM has been placing volunteers in Australia for the past three years. The volunteers are between 21-29 years old and serve in... Escape for a moment... Destination Moon: more missions, more science is the theme for National Science Week in 2019. Get inspired in this short clip from NASA which shows the women and men who are contributing to building the next chapter in space travel.  Committee Updates The Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee continues to expand and will be meeting again next Monday at 3.30pm in the Noack Room at SSC. The committee is committed to expanding their skillset and knowledge and will have a guest speaker from WorkCover QLD.  Click here to access the minutes from... Technology With National Science Week upon us, you can make every week science and technology week through the Australian Citizen Science projects. Some of the current projects in the Toowoomba region include: UQ’s Cane Toad Challenge by using their free Bufo Tabs to trap toad tadpoles Participate in fairywren researchJoin... Development Opportunities There is always another course, event, skill or piece of knowledge that we can complete, attend or read, however one of the most powerful assets is our MINDSET! Events FREE Triple P Positive Parenting Programs - various dates across Toowoomba Who was I? Which colleague was born within a few kilometres of the Jacob’s Creek vineyard; was clearly influenced from a young age and continues to indulge in ‘good’ red wine; claims Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD as his all-time favourite TV show; avoids classical and opera music;  and excelled in... Who am I?  Travelled to…New Zealand and Germany for work Have eaten…horse Favourite tv show as a child…F Troop Netflix favourite is…Heartland Last read…a Phantom comic in the newspaper  Plan to…retire at 65 (if not sooner) Restored…a Morris Minor for my then girlfriend  Hoard…LOTS - and often use some of... Sharing Learning There is a concerted effort underway at SSC to ensure all students are full versed in the lyrics to the College song. If you wish to test your own knowledge, here are the lyrics. They are also under Teacher Kiosk > Links > General Resources.  Education in the News Highest annual increase in independent school enrolments, ISQ Strong Writers are Wise Readers: Using Writing to Teach Critical Reading, Corwin Thank you A huge thank you to the many staff who contributed to a successful and memorable NAIDOC dinner on Monday night. Particularly to Tricia Priest (Master Organiser!!) and Tyrone and his kitchen team who gave us a beautiful setting with delicious food for our evening.  Thank you to Sonya Herndon... Health and Wellbeing Have you heard of ‘mind matters’ and ‘kid matters’? These previous initiatives have now been integrated into a single national government platform called Be You and for the first time, in addition to promoting mental health and wellbeing for students, it acknowledges and provides resources to support... Team Update The Learning Management System (LMS) in Teacher Kiosk is live and ready for SSC Teachers to use for Year 11 assessments. Congratulations to Carissa and Karin for being the first ones to get into it! Students will now be able to access their assessments via Student Café and... ‘Whatever’ Days This is my kind of exercise….WIGGLE YOUR TOES DAY! Take a walk on the dry grass and give your phalanges a mid-winter escape and experience of freedom. They’ll thank you!  The official day was yesterday, but its never too late to give yours (or someone else’s) a wiggle! ... The Bunya Pine Wanted: Bread tags – SSC Student Council are collecting bread tags for wheelchairs. Bring in any plastic tags from your bread bags and help someone in need. Collection points are outside Carissa’s office near B5 and Student Reception. Medium sized glass jars (think Moccona), old coffee mugs/teacups,... For Sale: Corporate uniforms – Excellent condition and all items have been dry-cleaned.  Ladies One Button Short Line Cardigan, size L - $65Low Rise Kick Pleat Skirt with Belt Loops, size 14 - $45 Restored antique wrought iron double bed and mattress - linen not included - $750 Vintage wooden bedside... Thank you for your time! Your contribution and ideas are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 30, 21 August 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   What a difference a day makes! When you live in the ‘education space’, then every new day presents new points of celebration and unplanned challenges. I guess that life in general is no different? In my life, my youngest daughter and her husband... Congratulations To Fiona Stone, Junior College STEM Teacher who has completed the accreditation requirements to be an Apple Teacher.  Need to know! Planning is underway to relocate some functions and staff at SSC for the start of the 2020 school year.  The Bookshop and Uniform Shop will be moving to the building adjacent to the Chapel in rooms currently utilised by Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship (ELF). The existing shop area will be reconfigured and... Staff Updates Welcome back to Rebecca Higgs who along with Fiona Stone and Dan Burrell, are taking Steve Miegel’s classes whilst he is on leave for the remainder of this term. Jean Smith from the catering team leaves the College this Friday to relocate to Melbourne; Dan Burrell (SSC Teacher)... Important Dates *The full schedule of events and activities for Graduation Week can be accessed here.  Visible Learning in Action  The College's Learning and Teaching strategic priorities includes building a vibrant learning culture centred on an engaging curriculum and engagement of students in their own learning journey. Here is a short clip from Professor John Hattie on the most important things we can do to improve... Escape for a moment... 10 days until spring! Here is a short creative recomposition of Vivaldi’s ‘Spring 1’ from the Four Seasons. The musicianship is extraordinary. Committee Updates The Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee met again last week. Click here to access the minutes and actions from their meeting. Technology - TASS Updates Multiple project teams continue to push forward with the implementation of TASS modules and features. Positive parent feedback continues to be received following the launch of the Tours and Excursions Module last week. The ease of providing both approval and payment in the one online process... Employee Benefits Kate Graham from NGS Super (old QIEC super) will be at SSC on Tuesday, 27 August. Click here to register for an appointment. Questions she can support you with, regardless if you are a member or not include: How can I boost my super? How can I use... Development Opportunities Teacher Podclass is a fascinating seven-part interview series hosted by Madonna King. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.  Events This newsletter has previously shared information on HundrED, the international Not For Profit Organisation who’s mission is to share contemporary learning innovation from around the world to enable all kids to flourish no matter their circumstance. On the afternoon of the 4th September at St Peters Lutheran College there will... Who was I? Who amongst us hoards LOTS; preferred to stay home then attend school; watched F Troop as a child; has eaten horse; restored a Morris Minor to get into the good books with his then girlfriend; and whose previous work has enabled travel to both New Zealand and... Who am I?  Born…in Chinchilla Embarrassed by…my fear of green frogs Favourite TV show as a child…F Troop (promise, this is not Chris Medill again!) First memory…was holidaying at Magnetic Island Went to school at…Gympie, Gatton and Concordia Won't…Bungee Jump EVER! Love…a good drop of port Only joke I remember…Two... Sharing Learning Year 11 Business Class discover power of Social Media Marketing Last week Jess Balnaves invited Bianca Coleborn to join the Year 11 Business class to discuss event marketing for the College. To demonstrate the power of social media marketing, we posted a photo of the class on the... Concordia in the News The Bush Prep program at Concordia’s Warwick Street Campus was featured on a Channel Seven News story on Friday night. Our Preppies were only too happy to show the cameraman all the fun things they do at Bush Prep! In addition to being shown on the... Education in the News Play School tackles death and dying for the first time, ABC News The real School of Rock, ABC News Library Updates Junior Campuses: by Glenda Rickert It's time to wear your underwear on the outside of your pants because Book Week is happening as this goes to print and at the junior campuses, students and staff are dressing up to reflect the 2019 theme: Reading is my secret power.... Health and Wellbeing Mindfullness is an often-used buzzword and can include meditation, breathing, yoga…or screaming at the top of your lungs! To help make mindfulness easier AccessEAP has a review of some of the key apps available. Calm – Recommended (any audience) This app focuses on four major categories of... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is Poet’s Day! The question of “What is Poetry?” has been a question that has vexed many philosophers, with Aristotle writing a book aptly named Poetics. Each form of poetry is unique to the author, as poetry is inevitably born from your feelings and personal experiences, and those... The Bunya Pine Wanted: Bread tags – SSC Student Council are collecting bread tags for wheelchairs. Bring in any plastic tags from your bread bags and help someone in need. Collection points are outside Carissa’s office near B5 and Student Reception. Giveaway: The SSC Library ‘big cleanout’ is almost complete... Thank you for your time! Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 34, 30 October 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Relaxing at this time of the school year always appears to be more difficult than normal, and finding time to simply step away from the busyness of the daily grind is seemingly impossible. On reflection, it is actually the time of the school... Congratulations Congratulations to the following staff members who are finalists in The Chronicle’s Top Teacher poll:  Dave Rentell Lee-Anne Millett Melissa Reimann Rowena Weier Let’s get behind them! To vote, click on the following link: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/vote-now-toowoombas-top-teacher-final/3865490/ Note that you may need a Chronicle subscription to vote…or trying clearing your web... Thank you The Leadership team extended appreciation to all teachers on World Teachers Day last Friday. The day was also an opportunity to reflect on the people who shaped your education and made the person you are. If you haven't already, please enjoy the student thank you video created by Bianca.  Need to know! Please note the 2020 staff professional learning and development days when planning holidays for next year. Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 January First Aid and CPR courses (invited staff) Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 January ALL staff to be in attendance Monday 22 – Wednesday 24 June... Staff Updates Best wishes to Charada Grimes who is leaving the country tomorrow to teach English to Mother Tongue Bible Translators in Bangladesh and then travel through Israel as part of her calling to support Wycliffe Bible Translators; and also to Juanetta Priest, who is heading on Grandparent duty from next Thursday. Important Dates * For detailed information on all Graduation Week events, please read the Parent Letter. * Please purchase your tickets for this event by clicking on the following link: Click Here Escape for a moment... Jason’s invitation for the Staff Wellbeing Forum at SSC yesterday was a hoot, and as requested by Mr Smith, backsides were trackside!  Committee Update - SSC Staff Association The year is almost at a close and the SSC Staff Association seeks your support for both the End of Year event and Secret Santa gifts. There are treasured memories (questionable for some Secret Santa gifts!) in both traditions at the SSC, and I would... Technology Did you know that you can view Daily Notices via the School Calendar? If you click on the pin icon for each week day, this opens the notices for the day.  __________________________________________ The Business Office is currently testing a new online timesheet, which similar to leave applications, can be... Development Opportunities QCAA assessor (confirmation) recruitment As the saying goes...if you can't beat them, join them! While applications for Chief and Lead confirmer roles have officially closed, QCAA are still accepting applications for Confirmer positions.  As a Confirmer, you will: contribute to an important quality assurance process in the new... Events USQ are running Virtual Open Evenings in October and December via Live Stream Who was I? Which secondary teacher has worked on an island; travelled to Europe; regrets not going to Hawaii when the opportunity arose; starred in TV commercials when they were younger; have met Mike Willesee and Steve Liebmann; claims 'The Dirtwater Dynasty' as her favourite miniseries of all time; and... Who am I?  I was born…in the Garden City I have travelled to…some truly beautiful parts of Australia and would like to travel overseas I love…spending time with my family and friend and time in my garden Some of my favourite food is…pasta, eggs benedict and sticky date pudding I... Education in the News USQ applauds new era of Australia space research, USQ USQ graduates have the highest starting salary in Australia (for the third consecutive year), USQ No set classes, exams or ATARs at new Sydney School, SMH What Did We Learn Today? Reflecting on Evidence of Learning, Corwin... Health and Wellness The College, with the support of an external provider, will be delivering First Aid and CPR training on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 January. Invitations for staff who are due for renewal will be sent later this week. If you don’t have a First Aid qualification currently... ‘Whatever’ Days 30th October is…Checklist Day! Interestingly enough, it is said that this day harkens back to some rather dark roots. During the 1930s, early aviators were searching for ways to allow flying to be much safer and avoid the all-too-common crash during takeoff. After several costly mishaps, one group... Thank you for investing the time to keep up to date on all things Concordia. Your contributions are valued and can be emailed to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 48, 19 August 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   On occasions staff members ask me how I am? A genuine and very acceptable question to ask of a colleague in the workplace - but one that always triggers in me the thought of what am I doing that our community may not... Need to know! A reminder to all staff that the College has procedures for handling grievances and complaints, both by staff and parents/community members. Allison Busiko (HSC Teacher), Marie Smith (WSC Teacher) and Karen Rohde (SSC Teacher) are the College’s trained Contact Officers and can support you with these processes as well.  Staff Updates Our best wishes are extended to Dennis Wolbers, HOD of Science who is moving into a middle management position at St Ursula’s in the coming weeks. We thank Dennis for his continued support of students in a part-time capacity through until the end of October. We are seeking internal... Important Dates Escape for a moment... If you are running low on this essential item, here is an alternative that is “designed to be remembered”. Blue Card System Starting 31 August, the Queensland Blue Card System will be changing. There will be a simplified application process for staff; increased regulations regarding volunteers; and enhanced checks to provide even better protection for children. If you are a current Blue Card holder, please view this video of... TASS Updates Great news....we are improving the way we submit and approve leave applications.  Go into Teacher Kiosk and to the Payroll/HR tab along the top of the page. Click on the drop down box and select My Payroll/HR, and then Leave Applications from the left menu options. Click New Application. Select... Who was I? Which colleague was born in Toowoomba; has travelled the UK/France/Italy and Switzerland; can't stand coriander; is blessed to married 30 years this year; has stood face to face with Michael Caine; wants to live in the UK or Switzerland for a year; serves as chairman and vice chairman of his... Who am I?  When I was a teenager…I wanted to become a Vet Last read…The Midnight Line by Lee Childs I studied...Justice Administration at Griffith Uni I love...the beach, mountain biking, camping and caravanning and exploring areas we have not been before Went to school…Guardian Angels Primary School and then... Library Update New resource: Understanding Learning Difficulties Understanding learning difficulties is an easy to understand and practical guide to supporting students with learning difficulties. It provides strategies, tips on how to implement strategies and examples in a simple and well thought out table format, as well as definitions and what... Education in the News A Catalyst for Change (Our Schools – Our Future), Independent Schools Queensland Mental health has never been more important, Julia Gillard, ACER The ABC has launched Australia’s first kid’s fiction podcast series performed by kids called Mackaroy Uncovered. It all starts with the school’s principal disappearing... Health and wellness COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines and social media, and the Queensland Premier announced on Monday the intention to keep Queensland’s borders closed. While the focus is on protecting the physical health and physical safety of ourselves and others, there is an unseen issue as well –... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is International Orangutan Day. The event is to help encourage the public to take action to preserve this amazing species. Orangutans are only found in two places in the world, Sumatra and Borneo and deforestation to farm Palm Oil is the biggest threat to their ongoing survival.... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: The Home Project Driveway Mural Workshop by local artist, Jon Vargas and Toowoomba Regional Council.  This is the foremost medium for internal communication across all campuses. Please send your contribution to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 49, 2 September 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Calling of a Pastor to Concordia The replacement of Pastor Mark Blackwell as College Pastor has been a very disrupted process. However, we are now moving forward with three possible candidates on the list. Discussions with each of the candidates will occur in... It's okay to be sick - it's not okay to be sick at work There are several locations in Toowoomba to have COVID-19 testing, however Nurse Libby, along with several staff have found that the drive in Baillie Henderson Testing Centre (entrance from Mort Street) has the quickest turnaround time... Staff Updates Congratulations to Elisabeth Smit who will be Acting HOD, Science from Monday as Dennis Wolbers transitions to part-time employment and his new role at St Ursula’s. As already announced, Marg Battle, SSC Teacher will be finishing her contract with the College earlier than anticipated. Melanie Beckman (Mrs Downs)... Important Dates NOTE: RSVPs are due today Escape for a moment... Consider benchmarking your own skills with this guide on “How to Correctly Use A Computer”.  Latest Data Shows Spike In Enrolments The College has experienced a significant increase in enrolment enquiries and applications since May. When comparing May to August data from the same period the year prior, there has been more than double the number of enquiries received and more than 2.5 times the... Development Opportunities Linkedin is a professional online community with development opportunities at your fingertips every day. Be mentored by following key influencers in your own profession; stay up to date with information direct from companies, industry groups and associations; and choose topics to learn about. The College will be increasing its... TASS Updates The feedback on the new integrated Leave Application process through Teacher Kiosk has been overwhelmingly positive – thank you for your support. By using this feature, we now have access to a ‘Staff Calendar’ which provides a day / week / month view of staff leave that may... Committee Updates The Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee met last week and you can read their meeting minutes here. Of significant note - the College is engaging The Hendry Group, to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the College’s Emergency Plans, including evacuation procedures. The new (and improved) plans... Thank you Thank you for taking the time to respond to the Staff Pulse Survey last week. There were a number of written comments which are appreciated, as they provide a greater insight into what we are doing well and what can be done better. There were also some specific... Events The message for this year’s R U OK? day is an important one: There’s more to say after R U OK?’. Their website can support you 24/7 on how to ask and how to respond, including immediate support services that you can offer.  Teacher Feedback AITSL is working with ESA and ACARA on the Online Formative Assessment Initiative. This initiative aims to provide Australian teachers with innovative assessment solutions that integrate digital resources, data collection and analytical tools into one ‘ecosystem’ that is easily accessible, interactive and scalable to meet future needs. As... Who was I? We have a colleague who as a teenager, aspired to become a vet; last read "The Midnight Line" by Lee Childs; studied Justice Administration at Griffith Uni; loves the beach, mountain biking, camping and caravanning and exploring areas we have not been before; went to school at Guardian Angels... Who am I?  Went to school at…TAS – Trinity Anglican School My first cassette tape was…Whitney Houston – The Greatest Love Have eaten…crocodile and it tasted like chicken Won’t ever jump out of a perfectly good plane Raised…four children who didn’t speak English Been awarded…the highest award for Home Economics... Concordia in the News College Captains, Jess and Sam, speak to Lee Faulkner on Triple M about their experiences as Year 12 students in this very unusual year, 2020. Education in the News Borders for Boarders, LinkedIn New QCE system update 31 August 2020, QCAA Sharing Good Practice: Gonski and professional collaboration, Teacher Magazine Passing of Education Luminary Sir Ken Robinson, Forbes Here is Sir Ken's TED ED Talk which is the most watched TED Talk of all-time with... Health and wellness Libby Scouller, JC Learning Enrichment Teacher has formed exceptional staff teams for STEPtember which is a fun, safe and virtual event that challenges you to walk, swim, ride, wheel or spin your way to 10,000 steps per day for 28 days in September – all while helping... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is Calendar Adjustment Day! Sadly, this doesn’t mean that we have licence to fast forward through the remaining months of 2020. It is a very interesting occasion though which dates back to the 1700’s. Following the British Calendar Act of 1751, Britain adopted the Gregorian Calendar in... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Learn “Kalkadon Kee’an”- a traditional aboriginal throwing game with Dusty Wilson, courtesy of Toowoomba Regional Council. This is the foremost medium for internal communication across all campuses. Please send your contribution to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 50, 16 September 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Thank you so much for the work and dedication that you have shown throughout this school term. I am not sure about you, but I have found this to be a very challenging few months (with not much relief) after a disrupted second... Need to know! Darren Pope has initiated a review of existing policies and processes catering for student needs through reasonable adjustments. This new Inclusive Education Policy written by Darren and endorsed by Leadership encompasses all learning contexts across the College’s learning community, and is an important stage in changing our... ____________________________________________________ The following College strategy has been updated to incorporate recent changes to the Blue Card system.  Please read and familiarise yourself with the requirements. Child Risk Management Strategy Important Dates Thank you to senior teachers! Thank you once again to our senior teachers who are delivering student support sessions (online and face to face) throughout the holiday period in preparation for the new external QCE exams in Term 4.  The full schedule can be accessed here.  Support for Year 12 students Given the Year 12 students have had a challenging year we are hoping to surprise every student with a “Study Survival Pack” as a gift for them but also way of acknowledging their journey and sending them into SWOTVAC knowing we have their back. The... Escape for a moment... We’ve made it to the end of Term 3 in the most extraordinary year. If you are feeling a bit ‘poorly’, take comfort that you are not staying at Fawlty Towers.  Development Opportunities Have you heard of The Australian Children’s Laureate Foundation? And, what even is a Laureate? Read more here on resources and professional development opportunities for primary and secondary teachers to enrich the lives of your Australians through the power of story, including monthly writing activities with the 2020-2021... Events A reminder of this exceptional and free online conference. Click here to register.  Teacher Feedback AITSL is exploring how teachers and leaders in schools across Australia can be supported to enhance their Indigenous cultural competency. It is exciting and important work that requires your insights and ideas to be truly effective. You can get involved by sharing your views on our latest discussion... Who was I? Which teacher went to school at Trinity Anglican School; had a copy of the highly coveted cassette tape The Greatest Love by Whitney Houston; has eaten crocodile; won’t ever jump out of a perfectly good plane; has raised four children who didn’t speak English; been awarded the... Sharing Learning  Brett Lee from Internet Safe Education talks about Cyberbullying in this 12 minute video. It starts with a somewhat confronting and powerful video of what online bullying would look like in real life.  Boarding Team Update It was hard to tell from the photos who had the most fun at the recent 70’s disco in boarding! Here are memorable photos of just some of the 12 staff members who support our boarding students 24/7.  Employee Benefits The College has a partnership with RemServ and PayWise for salary sacrificing options and here is some information provided by RemServ. To find out how you could potentially save, just book a one-on-one consultation with a RemServ salary packaging expert at a time that suits you.  Concordia in the News This article by thefilmguys provides a great insight into the behind the scenes work that went into the production of the College video and is well worth a read.  Health and wellness Are you interested in being involved in a FREE Health and Wellness Service? Do you want to reach your fitness goals, learn about healthy meal preparation, increase your mental wellbeing and gain greater social connections?  Located at Baillie Henderson Hospital, Southern Queensland Rural Health offers a student-led... In the Community Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is all about the FLOWERS this year. The feature floral-filled parks including Laurel Bank Park and the Botanic Gardens of Queens Park have garden beds bursting with colour, lush lawns and springtime wonder waiting for you to explore.    Participating cafes, restaurants and... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is Collect Rocks Day! This obscure day has only been commemorated since 2015, and despite clarity on its origins, it offers a good excuse to celebrate Earth and Science, to indulge your inner geologist, and to learn fascinating things about the material that make up the Earth’s... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Toowoomba has its first Disc Golf Club. Go to Queensland Disc Golf to learn more. Toowoomba Regional Council, The Home Project: Mini Clay Bowls Online Workshop Thank you for your extraordinary efforts and support this term. Stay safe over the holiday period. 

Issue 51, 9 October 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Welcome back to the start of the final Term in 2020. Earlier in the week I posted an introductory email with one or two important notices. I mentioned that Jason Smith had fractured his leg, and I would ask that we continue to... Need to know! Next week is the final full week of school for Year 12 students. A consolidated list of events and activities for Stephen Street Campus staff and students is below for your reference: Congratulations Footy Fever is certainly taking over Queensland... Congratulations to Year 12 Student, Zimmy Farquharson who has been drafted into the elite AFLW competition. Here is a WIN News clip. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history, as the Toyota AFL Grand Final Cup Tour visits Toowoomba!... Support for you The College has a connection with AccessEAP for all staff to access 3 free confidential face to face or phone counselling sessions each year. EAP sessions may be used for developing strategies for handling life’s inevitable curveballs, goal setting, or planning for major life events or changes. ... Staff Updates Welcome back to Melanie Beckman (Mrs Downs) who is engaged at SSC this term and thank you to Stacey Warrener who is teaching full-time this term across both Junior Campuses to support staff absences. Applications have closed for teaching positions at SSC from 2021 and the Leadership Team will... Support for Year 12 students Given the Year 12 students have had a challenging year we are hoping to surprise every student with a “Study Survival Pack” as a gift for them but also way of acknowledging their journey and sending them into SWOTVAC knowing we have their back. The... Escape for a moment... There are many thoughts as we reach the end of this first week of the final school term. For Muppet (and non-Muppet) fans, here is a fun way to end the week... Development Opportunities Applications for ISQ’s  2021 professional learning programs are now open. Explore ISQ’s leadership, curriculum, and teaching and learning programs to build capacity, lead change, and improve student outcomes in your school. Applications close 30 October 2020. ____________________________________________ The QCAA will be offering more than 60 webinars on topics... Technology Even though parents, schools and students have been talking about Discord for years it is rarely mentioned in mainstream media. The app Discord is wildly popular with both primary and secondary students alike.  There are considerations though that parents and educators should be aware of that relate to screen... SSC Shared Learning Narrative The first session of sharing future thinking and developing our learning narrative took place on Wednesday. Our sincere thanks to Isabel and Tom (2021 College Captains), Heidi, James, Wendy and Adrian for their participation and valued input. The Work Our work centred on identifying the challenges... National Safe Work Month October is National Safe Work Month. The College's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee will provide further information and insights during the month.  Employee Benefits The College has received notification that there is a new corporate connection for Lutheran employees to access AIA Health Insurance with AIA Vitality at very competitive premiums.  Note: Most health insurance funds have increased their premiums as of 1st October 2020 after deferring the increase in April. However, AIA... Are we there yet? How often do you hear kids say from the back seat ….. “Are we there yet?”, well, that’s how many educators and school staff feel right now. The constant changes and heightened anxiety have been exhausting. Daniela Falecki from Teacher Wellbeing asks how will you renew (or sustain) your... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Toowoomba Regional Council, The Home Project: Wood Flowers There are only a few issues of Heads Up remaining. Your support, recommendations and content is gratefully appreciated. 

Issue 60, 12 May 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, I cannot believe that we are halfway through this Term! My days are taken up with planning for the handover to Anton, finalising matters regarding various internal and external committees, and ensuring that as many initiatives are in place before mid-year. I often meet... Need to know! A reminder that College organised training and professional development is uploaded into TASS to view and print in TeacherKiosk. Go to Payroll/HR > PD Activities. You can also add your own PD so you have a complete record for each year. Staff Updates Yiyi Xiong and Amorei Vermeulen have joined our Learning in Residence team as Tutors. Yiyi commenced a Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture) at USQ this year and Amorei, a past student of the College is completing a Bachelor of Nursing. The catering team have welcomed Edward Hanus as afternoon... Important Dates National Boarding Week Next week is National Boarding Week – a time to recognise boarding students, staff and parents who entrust us to care for and educate their children. Our learners in residence and staff are looking forward to a Country and Western themed dinner this Saturday night, including camp... Student Uniform Committee Uniforms express pride and identify students as a member of the College community. We are seeking engaged staff and parents to form a committee to provide feedback and recommendations for Leadership consideration. Please email Bianca Coleborn if you are interested. Escape for a moment... A deviation from the normal escape, however both foodies (and non-foodies?) may wish to join the over 3.8 million people who have viewed this video since it was uploaded only 3 weeks ago. Cheesecake anyone? Technology A significant TASS software update was installed over the holiday period with new features, enhancements and software changes. Further information will be provided as the release notes are interpreted. In the interim, one change that the Business Office has identified for Supervisors, is that when you attempt to view... Team Updates The College has recently engaged an external contractor The Green Gardener to maintain College gardens and grounds. Tyrone Lanagan in his new role as Operations Manager will oversee their work, with mowing occurring after hours and on weekends. A significant cut back and pruning exercise is currently being... Connect to your 'WHY' Mid-way in any school term, our jobs can seem thankless at times, with growing demands and it can be easy to forget why we do what we do. Simon Sinek has a great TED talk and book about knowing your WHY. Reconnecting to why we do... Development Opportunities AITSL- it can be tricky finding time for your own professional learning in a busy world of teaching and learning. The good news is that PL takes many forms and doesn’t have to be a workshop or conference. Professional learning that is job-embedded, sustained and related to your... Committee Updates The next Workplace Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee meeting is on Tuesday 25 May at 12.45pm in the Noack Room. A reminder that you can raise any items for this Committee by approaching a committee member or Sonya Herndon. Here are the minutes from the last meeting. New... Who was I? A fellow colleague has eaten mostly cake, helped build their Dad's house, loves her husband, forgives her family for the 'rubbish' genetics, wants to meet Craig Benzine, Neil Gaiman and Malala Yousafzai, regrets not finding her chosen career sooner, won't play cards, last read 'The Scar' by... Who am I? Born in…Charleville My favourite TV show as a child was…Skippy and Astro Boy I won’t ever…ride a roller coaster as I am afraid of…heights I have met…the American band Davisson Brothers In my spare time…we like to go camping and fishing My favourite sport to play is…touch... Concordia in the News Concordia take to the stage with Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Chronicle “As the director it has been a truly rewarding experience to see our young performing arts students overcome their initial caution for delivering Shakespearean lines and embrace this chance to learn and develop new skills,”... Education in the News Lutheran Education Queensland schools as Finalists in the Annual Educator Magazine Awards Cyber Security in Education (including tips for Teachers), eStorm Health & Wellness As we enter the second half of term and the inevitable influenza season, please be vigilant with hand hygiene. Queensland Health is releasing several new COVID-safe videos with the one below reminding us that just 'one grubby hand' and the 'fun is undone'. Please stay at home... Who else is 75 this year? 2021 marks JBL’s 75th birthday year – a world-leading audio manufacturer of high-quality sound solutions. This US audio brand is celebrating the anniversary by launching a limited-edition version of its legendary L100 Classic speakers. Only 75 have been manufactured and cost $5,500 (AU$8,999) a... Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Annual Giving

You're invited to be part of Concordia's future... At Concordia Lutheran College, the future looks bright.  We invite you to contribute to our quest to continually improve what we do at Concordia and provide our students with opportunities for growth and development through our 2021 Annual Giving Campaign. You can help... Scholarships Fund - NOW OPEN Each year, Concordia receives numerous scholarship applications from high performing prospective students. By contributing to the Scholarships Fund, you will be helping an outstanding student to be given the opportunity to achieve to their potential through a scholarship.  There is the option to make a one-off donation or... Specific Scholarships If you and your family or friends would like to create a scholarship recognising a specific talent, interest or background, we'd love to hear from you! Click the button below to submit a form to register your interest and we'll be in touch. Lecture Theatre Upgrade The Lecture Theatre at Concordia’s Stephen Street Campus provides an important community space for myriad activities and events, from daily classes to inspiring lectures from external presenters, music recitals and community events. The refurbishment of the Lecture Theatre will see new carpets and seating installed to provide our community with a modern and functional... Etch your name in Concordia's History! With just 100 seats available, this is a rare opportunity to dedicate a chair in the name of a family, a graduating student, a current student, an Old Scholar or a loved one. When you complete the form, there is a field for you... Click the button to complete the quick, easy online form to purchase your seat (or seats!) for the Lecture Theatre. You will receive an automated interim receipt which will be followed by an official tax deductible receipt from our Business Office. Don't feel comfortable purchasing online? Please call us on... Important Information Allocation of plaques to seats will be determined by the College. Naming a seat does not reserve the use of the seat for events that take place in the Lecture Theatre. The College reserves the right to reject any seat inscriptions containing offensive or inappropriate language. The College reserves... Be Quick! Only 100 chairs available! The Annual Giving Campaign for the Lecture Theatre Upgrade closes Saturday 31 July, however with only 100 seats available we anticipate that it will sell out sooner than this. Don't miss your chance to secure a seat in this exciting project. Join us for our 75th Anniversary celebrations! We are excited to be holding a major event to celebrate Concordia's 75th anniversary on Saturday 4 September 2021. The event will take place on the College ovals from 3pm to 6pm and will feature fabulous entertainment, a variety of German-inspired food and... We look forward to see you on Saturday 4 September! Calling all Old Scholars: Update your contact details! Were you a student at Concordia Lutheran College?  If so, we'd love to keep in touch with you. Please update your details by completing the below form to make sure we can get in touch with you about exciting events for our Old...

Issue 75, 2 March 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff The end of last week once again tested our resilience, adaptability, resolve and collegiality and once again we passed with flying colours. Thank you to the administration teams across all three campuses for the way in which you rallied together and safely navigated the... Waiting? Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Watching the news can be depressing. Not just floods and destruction in our local backyard (global warming playing out as predicted?) but there seem to be forces at work in the world at... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome four new staff members to the College. Vicki Byrne has commenced as Teaching Assistant at Stephen Street Campus, Fumika Sato from Hume Street OSHC will now also assist at Warwick Street OSHC, long-time Concordia parent Dorothy Christensen will be replacing Bev in the Book/Uniform... Need to know Grievance Procedure A reminder to all staff that the College has in place procedures for handling grievances and complaints, both by staff and parents/community members. These procedures can also be found on Teacher Kiosk under Links>Policies & Procedures Career Opportunities Early Childhood Teacher Hume Street Kindergarten is looking for a passionate Teacher who can also undertake the role of Service Leader. This is a fixed term contract to cover a period of parental leave from the beginning of Term 2 until the end of the school year. More... Special Dates Events that are taking place this fortnight: World Wildlife Day - 3 MarchHearing Awareness Week - 3-9 MarchPlay Outside Day - 5 MarchParks Week - 6 - 14 MarchClean Up Australia Day - 6 MarchInternational Women's Day - 8 MarchHarmony Week - 15-21 March Escape for a moment... While our natural environment can sometimes cause havoc and heartache, we are also blessed with some amazing natural wonders in Australia. Take a moment to quietly reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.

Issue 77, 30 March 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Reflecting on the past 10 weeks has made me again realise how incredibly resilient, flexible, hardworking and committed the staff at Concordia are – lucky students and parents I’d say! What a topsy turvy start we encountered back in January when our Preparation and... Made it! We have nearly made it! Yes, even these last few work filled days will come to an end and with it this disrupted Term 1 will nearly have come to an end. And what resilience you and all our community have shown, dealing with a delayed start, mask... Easter services offered by local Lutheran Churches(Maundy Thursday 14/4, Good Friday 15/4, Easter Sunday 17/4) Emmanuel (Concordia Chapel) Good Friday 9amEaster Sunday 9am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (23 Glenvale Road) Palm Sunday 9am (This is also a confirmation service)Maundy Thursday 7pmGood Friday 9amEaster Sunday 9am Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish Maundy Thursday Bethlehem... Staff Wellbeing at Concordia This week staff enjoyed participating in a professional development learning session facilitated by Ali Palmer. The session focused on staff wellness and practical measures we can all adopt to help improve our positivity. This is the first of three sessions to be conducted by Ali throughout... Staff News Gabe Robbie (HOD Humanities & Social Sciences) got married in February and has shared this beautiful photo taken at Preston Peak. Congratulations Gabe & Steph! Linda El Attar (JC German Teacher) welcomed a baby girl last December, named Ruqayah Rose. Both mum and bub are doing well and... Need to Know The following policies have been approved and added/updated on Teacher Kiosk. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the latest version. COVID-19 Safe PlanCritical Incident Policy and ProcedureRemission of Fees - College Council and StaffWhistleblower Policy ACLE 2022 ACLE 2022 will be held in Melbourne this year from 6-8 July. The College is seeking expressions of interest from staff that would like to attend. Based on the response, a small contribution from the College will be made towards the associated costs for attending this worthwhile event.... Staff Questionnaire Reminder A friendly reminder to all staff to complete the questionnaire sent by MMG Education. Responses are due by 1 April. The information gathered in the questionnaire will be used to inform our continual improvement strategies and initiatives. Career Opportunities English TeacherWe are currently looking for a fixed-term full-time English Teacher, commencing in Term 2 until the end of the year. Coordinator Music PerformanceWe are currently seeking a passionate and inspiring Coordinator of Music Performance to lead and coordinate our co-curricular music performance program. Click here for more... Special Dates Events that are taking place this fortnight: Thursday, 31 March - Transgender Day of VisibilitySaturday, 2 April - World Autism Awareness DayThursday, 7 April – World Health DayMonday, 18 April – World Heritage Day Thursday, 21 April – World Creativity and Innovation Day Friday, 22 April – Earth... In the News Residential Tutors, Lexi and Tina were spotted in The Chronicle enjoying the Toowoomba Show. Who was I? I was born in the beautiful city of Dresden, Saxony. This is where my love of German cakes began, especially a filled bee sting or Streusselkuchen. The baker across from my high school made the best ones - still does! I have lived in East and West... Who am I? I was born…Toowoomba I have lived... in Toowoomba all my life My favourite dish... is chocolate or cheesecake My favourite pastime... is reading, especially historical fiction My favourite holiday destination is ... camping at the Bunya Mountains in Summer and Cairns/Far North QLD in Winter I'm currently... Holiday Happenings I hope you all enjoy a wonderful break. Please send through your holiday happy snaps to Lynda in HR to share in the next edition of Heads Up. Escape for a moment... As a Lutheran school we appreciate and celebrate the true meaning of Easter and know that there's more to Easter than chocolate... but... how good is a Lindt Bunny? The Bunya Pine Giveaway: Women's white corporate shirt, size 14. Contact Lynda in HR. Women's navy corporate skirt, size 16. Contact Lynda in HR.Women's navy corporate cardigan, size 14. Contact Lynda in HR. If you have an event you would like to promote, a good book to share or can...

Issue 78, 27 April 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Welcome to Term 2 which is now in full swing with the last of our long weekends, the Labour Day Holiday, looming on Monday next week. This will bring our slow start to the term to an end with our first full week “landing”... Autumn! This is my first real autumn experience in the last 7 years – they call it autumn in Brisbane too, but it really is only a change from hot and sticky to pleasant and warm weather. ANZAC morning was quite bracing and gave us a taste of things to... Need to Know COVID-19 Update From 6pm tomorrow, Thursday 28 April, there will be no quarantine requirements for COVID-19 close contacts if they: do not have COVID-19 symptoms test negative every second day for a week from the day of becoming a close contact (day 0, 2, 4 and 6).... Career Opportunities Business ManagerWe are currently seeking an experienced and innovative finance professional to oversee the financial and operational governance of the College. Residential TutorsWe are still on the lookout for male tutors in Boys Boarding. We're looking for someone with an interest in working with our delightful young people... Special Dates Events that are taking place this fortnight: Monday, 2 May - Labour DaySunday, 8 May - Mother's Day Who was I? I was born in Toowoomba and have lived here all my life. I have enjoyed raising my four children in this community. They are by far my greatest and proudest achievement. They all attended Warwick Street Campus and Stephen Street Campus. My daughter, Sydney Hughes, who some... Who am I? I was born in… Toowoomba I lived... in Dalby for the first 30 years of my life I have travelled to... Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Fiji, New Zealand and Vanuatu My favourite dish is... Japanese cuisine My favourite sport is... soccer My favourite pastime... gold class movies... Escape for a moment... In honour of Mother's Day, enjoy this peaceful reflection of animal mothers and the special role mothers and other caregivers play in our lives. The Bunya Pine Giveaway: Women's navy corporate skirt, size 16. Contact Lynda in HR.Women's navy corporate cardigan, size 14. Contact Lynda in HR. If you have an event you would like to promote, a joke or quote to share or can recommend a good read or a resource, please contact...

Issue 79, 11 May 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff As we head towards the mid-way mark of Term 2, planning is being put in place for the upcoming Professional Learning Week at the end of the term. One of the major strategic directions which Concordia has begun to move into is that of... NAPLAN, again. It’s that time of the year again, and while I have a feeling that it is becoming more a routine event, there is still stress and pressure attached to the annual Naplan tests for both students and staff. I guess there are two sets of questions attached to... Staff Movements Our Head of Department Science, Elisabeth Smit is taking leave for the rest of the year. We thank Elisabeth for her dedication and leadership and wish her well in Chinchilla. We hope to see you again in 2023. Our new Coordinator of Music Performance, Christina Marangelli will begin... Need to Know Staff Development DaysThe mid-year staff development days will be held from 20-22 June. Please take a moment to view the schedule. Invitations for first aid and CPR will be sent out by the end of May. Staff Wellbeing WorkshopAli Palmer will soon be returning to Concordia to... Open Day There are just a few days before our long awaited 2022 Open Day taking place this Saturday 14 May from 9.30am to 12.30pm! So far we have almost 240 people registered across all three campuses, which is right up there with our record from last year. Open Days... Career Opportunities Teachers - Science & HPEWe are seeking two passionate and innovative teachers to join our amazing teaching team at Stephen Street. Both positions are full-time contracts until the end of the school year. OSHC CoordinatorWarwick Street OSHC are looking for a new Coordinator to commence in Term 3.... Special Dates Special days that are taking place this fortnight: Sunday, 15 May – International Day of Families Thursday, 26 May – National Sorry Day Friday, 27 May – Friday, 3 June – Reconciliation week Local events that are happening this fortnight: Dinosaur FestivalWinter Doll, Bear & Toy ShowDavid Hack... Visit from Bupa Private Health Insurance On Tuesday 17 May, Erin from Bupa Toowoomba will be at Stephen Street Campus to hold one-on-one appointments with staff. From 09:20am we have arranged for staff to have individual face-to-face appointments to discuss their Private Health Insurance with Bupa Toowoomba. This is an... Out & About The boarding team enjoyed a day at Movie World on Saturday, 7 May. Many thanks to the boarding staff for the work that they do and the experiences they provide for our young people. Who was I? I was raised in Dalby and lived there for the first 30 years of my life. I have travelled to Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Fiji, New Zealand and Vanuatu. My travels have developed my love of Japanese cuisine. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer and... Who am I? I was born in… Melbourne I have lived in... Melbourne for the first 14 years, London for the next 17 years and now Queensland for 2 years I have travelled to... Sri Lanka, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh and Bangkok My favourite dish is... panang chicken curry... The Bunya Pine Education in the News: Labor promises cash payments to high achievers to study teaching (ABC News, 8 May)Labor promises to pay students who get an ATAR of 80 or over if they decide to study an education degree, as part of its plan to boost teaching standards... Escape for a moment... In this dreary weather sit back and enjoy some great sporting moments that epitomise the saying "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity"

Issue 80, 25 May 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Open Days afford schools the opportunity to put their best foot forward, which for many is all about showcasing their bricks and mortar and affirming a very traditional way of schooling i.e. the adults talk and tell, while the students are expected to do... Off campus… Like most teachers I am committed to my students and want to support and guide them in their learning, so being away two days in a row this week was not ideal. However, stepping outside the hustle and bustle of every day school busyness from time to time... Staff Movements Our new Student Counsellor, Garth Calder will commence next Monday, the 30th. Garth has a Masters of Counselling and has most recently worked as a Counsellor at Mercy Community Services. He also holds a Bachelor of Theology and has previously worked with a number of Lutheran organisations in... Need to Know Staff Development DaysThe mid-year staff development days will be held from 20-22 June. Please take a moment to view the schedule. Invitations for first aid and CPR will be sent out next week. Staff Wellbeing WorkshopAli Palmer will soon be returning to Concordia to facilitate the second... Career Opportunities OSHC CoordinatorWarwick Street OSHC are looking for a new Coordinator. The successful applicant will have experience working with children and the ability to deliver a supportive and engaging program and oversee the daily operations of the Centre. Click here for more information. Special Dates Special days that are taking place this fortnight: Thursday, 26 May – National Sorry Day Friday, 27 May – Friday, 3 June – Reconciliation Week Friday, 27 May - Australia's Skin Cancer Prevention DaySaturday, 28 May - Red Shield Appeal WeekendMonday, 30 May - World MS DayTuesday, 31... Out & About The newly formed Concordia Social Group hosted their first event on Friday the 20th at the Stock Exchange Hotel. It was great to see everyone in their fun shirts. The winner of the much coveted first prize, bonus release time, was Lexi Morton and the coffee voucher... Who was I? I was born in Melbourne and lived in London for many years before coming to Toowoomba. I have travelled to Sri Lanka, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh and Bangkok. I love playing team sports, particularly volleyball. I also like board games and card games. I enjoy a... Who am I? I was born in… Warwick and moved to Toowoomba 9 years ago after finishing high school I have travelled to... Bali and New Zealand I love... spending time at our family farm outside of Tenterfield, camping or going to the beach My new favourite pastime is... making... Wellness with AccessEAP A timely mid-term reminder... The Bunya Pine What's on Out beloved Exec Assistant, Sonya Herndon, is a woman of many talents and has taken on producing The Hunchback of Notre Dame for the Toowoomba Choral Society. To purchase tickets please see the Empire Theatre website. Eidecan Battle of the Bands is returning in 2022.... Escape for a moment... In acknowledgement of National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, we take a look at the great work being done at Amaroo Outdoor Education Centre to share the local Aboriginal culture and history with the next generation. The centre welcomes over 5000 students each year and is...

Issue 81, 8 June 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff The final edition of this term’s Heads Up has come around so quickly, they say that time flies when you are having fun! This has reminded me that a year ago, this week, I spent a week at Concordia meeting many faces as well... Pentecost Last week the church observed the important festival of Pentecost – after Easter and Christmas probably the third most important festival of the church year - and certainly foundational for the very existence of the church. Today I want to share a reflection on the traditional orthodox iconography of... Need to Know Staff Development DaysThe mid-year Staff Development Days will be held from 20-22 June. Please take a moment to view the schedule. All teachers and teaching assistants are asked to attend the project-based learning workshop on Tuesday, 21 June. For part-time staff this may require a revised work... Staff Intention Survey Reminder Each year we issue a short survey which supports the planning process for the next school year. All staff are asked to please click on the relevant link below and submit your responses by Monday, 13 June. Support Staff Intentions for 2023 Teaching Staff Intentions for... Committee Updates CLC Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee The WHSW Committee met on 31 May. Please see the minutes. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 August. For Sale: Volkswagen Passat $14,999 negotiable The College is selling a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, Model: Passat CC 125TDI 6 Spd DSG. The car will be detailed and have a roadworthy completed before handing over. Please contact Tyrone Lanagan, Operations Manager for more information. Special Dates Special days that are taking place this fortnight: 13-19 June - International Men's Health WeekTuesday, 14 June - World Blood Donor DayThursday, 16 June - National Vegemite DayMonday, 20 June - World Refugee DayTuesday, 21 June - Winter Solstice Upcoming local events: Saturday, 11 June - Blacksmithing and... End of Term Staff EventPlease join us for drinks and nibblies at the City Golf Club on 22 June for the Social Committee end of term event. Who was I? I was born in Warwick and moved to Toowoomba 9 years ago after finishing high school. My greatest achievement is my 7 year old son, Blair. I love spending my time at our family farm outside of Tenterfield, camping or going to the beach. I’ve found a... Who am I? I was born in… Tamworth NSW My family... I have a younger sister who lives in Brisbane and is a teacher I've travelled to... over 50 countries. My favourite country is Poland. My favourite dish is ... chicken parmigiana My favourite activity is...whitewater rafting in Pacuare River... The Bunya Pine Emmanuel Community Library Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship have started a lending library of Christian books, DVDs and other materials. It is located on the bookshelf at the entry to the chapel. All Concordia staff are welcome to use the library at any time. It runs on an honour... Escape for a moment... Following on from a great State of Origin match last night, we ask you to consider, how many men does it take to tackle a crocodile? Watch proud Queenslander Robert Irwin to find out more.

Issue 82, 20 July 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff During the last week of the term break I had the wonderful opportunity to attend ACLE 6 [the Australian Conference of Lutheran Education] in Melbourne alongside 8 other Concordia staff members. This was my fourth ACLE Conference and in my humble opinion, by far... Different ways of knowing How do you cater for different learning styles and different ways of knowing in your classrooms? I suppose this is something we are all struggling with at times and we are journeying as a community as we seek to provide a contemporary education experience at our... Staff News Garth Calder (Student Counsellor) and wife Sarah welcomed their first child, Adelaide Joy, on 22 June. Congratulations Garth & Sarah! Staff Movements This term we welcome the following new staff: Jacob Hohnke, Residential Tutor SSCJoshua Biscoe, Teacher SSCTimothy Hamlyn, Teacher SSCHannah McConochie, Cleaner SSCSophie Crombie, OSHC Assistant WSCStephen McLady, Bus Driver SSC Need to Know COVID-19 Update Please see correspondence from Anton regarding the wearing of masks at Concordia. Vision Statements Survey A reminder to all teaching staff to complete the Draft Vision Statements Survey by this Friday, 22 July. Your timely input is needed in preparation for next Tuesday's meeting. Ranking... Career Opportunities Bus DriverWe are currently seeking a new part-time Bus Driver. This is a permanent part-time (term time) 25 hours per week position with additional casual hours available throughout the school year. Click here for more information. Who was I? I was born in Tamworth and I'm a die hard Blues supporter. I love to travel and I've travelled to over 50 countries with many more adventures on my wish list. My favourite country to date is Poland and one of my favourite adventures so far was... Who am I? I was born in… Northern NSW in a town called Glen Innes I have lived in... Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, as well as in NSW where I grew up I've travelled to... at least 20 countries and I think I love Ireland and Italy the... The Bunya Pine National Tree Day Toowoomba Regional Council will be undertaking their National Tree Day planting event on 3rd September 2022. New trees and shrubs will be planted out across three Toowoomba Region parks, as part of an initiative to increase the region’s urban forest population. This event is... Education in the News More than 800 selective school places set aside for disadvantaged NSW students By Danielle MaheABC News A new plan to reserve more than 800 places at selective schools for disadvantaged students will improve equity of access and level the playing field, NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell... Escape for a moment... In honour of the Horse's Birthday coming up on 1 August, we enjoy the talented work of child and horse in this clip from the America's Got Talent archives (stunts start at 2 minutes, 50 seconds).

Issue 83, 3 August 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Stronger Every Day! I recently saw the above slogan at a Health and Fitness Centre and it struck me that I should be reflecting on and applying this to the various areas which make up my daily journey. After returning from a Contemporary Learning... Statistics and God In recent weeks I have been privy to a number of webinars looking at the latest data from the 2021 Census and some other sociological research and data from our ever-changing society. I’m sure you are aware of the decline in people self-identifying as Christian in Australia,... Need to Know Term 3 Wellness Session Ali Palmer will be returning next week to facilitate the next staff wellness session. A reminder to please register for a session by following the link: Term 3 Wellness Session Commonwealth Census This year the Commonwealth Census will take place on Friday, 5... Valedictory Dinner Staff Invitation Career Opportunities Strings TutorWe are currently seeking a passionate Strings Tutor to provide individual tuition to strings students as well as conduct the College Strings Ensemble. The position is approximately 4.5 to 6.5 hours per week with potential for growth. Hours of work are negotiable and highly flexible. Residential TutorsWe... Teachers Save More with RACQ Bank As part of RACQ Bank's ongoing commitment to the education community, we have developed a range of discounts and benefits for teachers and education staff on our loans and term deposits. Our teachers' offers are one of the ways RACQ Bank recognises Queensland teachers... Who was I? I was born in Glen Innes and have lived in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast beforecoming to Toowoomba. I have travelled to over 20 countries and I love Ireland and Italy the most. In addition to travel, I love painting and drawing, relaxing at the beach... Who am I? I was born in… Melbourne I have lived in... China & Tasmania I've travelled to... New Zealand, Pacific and Asia My favourite dish is ... breakfast I'm currently watching... The Split, Too Close & Schitts Creek My favourite joke... I don't need one, life is funny enough... Wellness with AccessEAP 5 Health Pillars There are many ways to exhale, and one particularly helpful one is cleaning out the unnecessary and outdated information in our brains. Like a spring clean in our house or car, a cleanout of the mind requires taking time and reflecting on all aspects... The Bunya Pine National Tree Day Toowoomba Regional Council will be undertaking their National Tree Day planting event on 3rd September 2022. New trees and shrubs will be planted out across three Toowoomba Region parks, as part of an initiative to increase the region’s urban forest population. This event is... Education in the News Can Hospitals Help Us Address the Teacher Shortage? By Shannon Meyerkort A proposal to adopt a clinical-style model which embeds student teachers in schools only months into their training is being proposed as one solution to the growing teacher shortage crisis. A roundtable meeting on August... Escape for a moment... Some of our fellow earth dwellers are off to a cracking start in 2022, creating a bunch of weird and wonderful new world records for us to enjoy.

Issue 84, 17 August 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Last weekend’s Art in Focus showcase again affirmed the strength of our learning programmes, the calibre of student who attends Concordia every day as well as the exceptional staff who guide and influence the student’s journey so positively. What an incredible event it turned... Celebration! Did you get to attend the inaugural Arts in Focus event on Saturday at the Armitage Centre? I must say I really enjoyed the event and loved the idea of combining various arts, music, drama, dance, visual arts, giving our students the chance to showcase their skills and learning... Staff Movements Next week we farewell Timothy Hamlyn on the 24th and thank him for his time teaching Science and HASS at Stephen Street. We wish him well in his new role, teaching Latin in Sydney. Elisabeth Smit will be returning to Concordia to take on the teaching role vacated... Need to Know Timesheets A reminder to all staff that timesheets cannot be submitted for a future date. Timesheets are to be submitted in a timely manner for work already performed. This includes timesheets submitted for camp allowance. Gender Equality Policy The existing Gender Equality Policy has been reviewed and... Valedictory Dinner Staff Invitation A reminder to RSVP for the Valedictory Dinner by 31 August. Career Opportunities Relief Operations StaffWe are currently seeking expressions of interest for School Cleaners & Kitchen Hands, to join a casual pool of relief staff. Hours of work will be between 6am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, as required. To be successful in the role the applicant will have good... Salary Packaging with Paywise As you may be aware, you can save on tax by salary packaging various items, paying for them from your pre-tax income. This increases your take home pay. An overview of the salary packaging options available in the education sector is available on Paywise's website. Please... Who was I? I was born in Melbourne and have lived in China and Tasmania, before relocating to Toowoomba. I have travelled around New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. My greatest achievement is my wonderful family and I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my son play hockey, reading,... Who am I? I was born in… Brisbane I've travelled to... Tasmania, so I have been overseas Places I've worked... volunteering in a Vinnies Op Shop. It was really fun but not fun on the wallet though. I aspire to... be a Secondary Teacher and a Visual Artist My favourite... The Bunya Pine InStudio Art Trail Over four massive weekends in August, the InStudio Art Trail is back in 2022! The wonderful artists of the High Country Hamlets region are opening their doors to the public! Experience and enjoy a relaxing drive through the creative studios, insightful exhibitions, and have... Bright Ideas With Wendy Bowen This is a link to Louka Parry - Change One Thing “How we define and understand success”. What might success look like in the future for Concordia? How do we want our future students at Concordia to demonstrate what is successful? “We need to innovate... Escape for a moment... In recognition of Science Week, we enjoy the world record for the largest elephant toothpaste fountain.

Issue 88, 26 October 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff The next fortnight will see us go into a bit of a lull period, if one can put it that way, before the next wave of end-of-year events, assessment deadlines and farewells happen one after the other. Our Junior College will be celebrating their... Thank you! At Concordia College we aim to provide a holistic education, helping our students to perceive the calling to serve others in various ways and to see the difference they can make in the world. One recent example of our community coming together and looking beyond itself was the... Staff Movements This issue we farewell Melanie Foreman and thank her for her contribution and welcome back Michelle Price on the 31st. Career Opportunities Director of Marketing and Enrolments The College is on the lookout for our next marketing superstar. The successful applicant must possess strategic leadership skills and have the ability to boost brand awareness, forge strong community connections and implement key marketing and enrolment initiatives. Residential Tutors We are still... Staff News Georgie Meecham (Strings Ensemble Conductor & Tutor) welcomed the gorgeous Frankie Joan Schuhmacher on Tuesday, 27 September. Mum and bub are doing well and enjoying this time together. Matt Barnes (Year 2 Teacher, HSC) tied the knot earlier this year on the 5th of April. Congratulations to Matt... Need to Know New COVID-19 Guidelines Please be aware of the updated COVID-19 guidelines (as of 14 October 2022) which can be viewed here. In summary, while it is no longer mandatory to self-isolate at home if you have symptoms of or have tested positive to COVID-19, people with acute... Education in the News Concussions may affect academic performance, study claims 9News13 September 2022 High school students concussed in the past 12 months could be 25 per cent more likely to be in poor academic standing than those with no concussions, a study has claimed. Concussions are known to sometimes... Who was I? I was born in Redcliffe and have spent most of my life living in Brisbane. My family consists of my husband who is a Helicopter Engineer and works in Broome and my daughter who is in Year 1. I love most sports and spent my teen years... Who am I? I have travelled to... USA, India, France, England and Italy. My favourite pastime is... cooking My favourite meal is... pasta or pizza I don't like... Nutella (I'm sorry...) My biggest fear.. is heights I aspire to... be a great husband and father My greatest achievement... I've pitched... Wellness with Access EAP Creating Respectful Boundaries There are many different personal boundaries at work that, when acknowledged and respected, make for a fairer more equitable work environment. Here, we focus on the importance of respecting workload boundaries - an issue we are hearing more of. What is a boundary?... The Bunya Pine World's Greatest Shave A reminder that Karin McKenzie and Bella Gratwick are shaving their heads on 22 November, in support of this great cause. It would be fantastic if more staff are willing to shave, colour or cut. If you're interested in participating, please contact Karin or... Escape for a moment... In recognition of the impending exam season, we share the funnier side of the exam process with Mr. Bean.

Issue 89, 9 November 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff Research tells us that on average only 59% of a target audience will actually stop to read an article, newsletter or email during a normal working week. The same research also tells us that this could drop to as low as 35% when either... Advent! Well, it’s a couple of weeks away yet, in fact, the Sunday after the students finish is the First of Advent this year, leading into the 4 week period of preparation for Christmas. I guess for many that means panic stations, presents, food, parties… At least school will be... Career Opportunities Groundsperson Expressions of interest are sought for the role of part-time Groundsperson. The role is a fixed-term position for 2023, working 19 hours per week. The successful applicant will undertake grounds and maintenance tasks to ensure the high-level presentation of the College. Operations Staff Expressions of interest are... Need to Know Travel Credit With the holidays fast approaching, we’re hoping someone on staff can use a remaining travel credit we have with Virgin Australia amounting to $236.75. This credit expires on 31/1/23 and it would be great if we didn’t lose it. Payment to the College to reimburse... Who was I? I have travelled to India, the USA, France, England and Italy. My favourite pastime is cooking and my favourite meal is pasta or pizza but I don't like Nutella. My greatest achievement is pitching a perfect game in baseball and I've won a cooking competition. I aspire... Who am I? I was born in... Toowoomba I have lived in...Toowoomba and Brisbane I have travelled to... Iceland, Finland, Spain, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Thursday Island, Berlin, Paris, London and Belgium. I have participated in... 3 world records My favourite food... I love food so no ‘favourite’ Teaching food... The Bunya Pine World's Greatest Shave A reminder that Karin McKenzie and Bella Gratwick are shaving their heads on 22 November, in support of this great cause. It would be fantastic if more staff are willing to shave, colour or cut. If you're interested in participating, please contact Karin or... Escape for a moment... In the spirit of Melbourne Cup, this clip has been shared by Libby and Claire for all to enjoy!

Issue 90, 23 November 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff I have gathered that many of you are still operating in the 35% reading range when it comes to reading articles, newsletters or emails at this time in Term 4 – please familiarise yourself with the Week 6 Heads Up publication if the 35%... Made it! When you read this missive, we will be nearly at the end of another school year. And what a year it has been! With a delayed start, lots of sickness and blown emergency teacher budget, and since the middle of the year a gradual return to some sort... Staff Movements As the school year comes to an end, we farewell the following staff and wish them well with their future endeavours. Their contribution to the College will be further acknowledged and celebrated at the end of year Closing Service. Bianca Coleborn, Director of Marketing and EnrolmentsWendy Bowen, Director... Career Opportunities Director of Pastoral Care We are currently seeking a passionate and highly professional Director of Pastoral Care who will work in collaboration to provide an authentic and effective Pastoral Care Program, that provides for the social and emotional wellbeing and personal development of students. Classroom Teacher We are... Need to Know Travel Credit With the holidays fast approaching, we’re hoping someone on staff can use a remaining travel credit we have with Virgin Australia amounting to $236.75. This credit expires on 31/1/23 and it would be great if we didn’t lose it. Payment to the College to reimburse... Who was I? I was born in Toowoomba and I have lived in Toowoomba and Brisbane. I have travelled to Iceland, Finland, Spain, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Thursday Island, Berlin, Paris, London and Belgium. I have participated in three world records, including playing the world's largest wobble board, playing in... The Bunya Pine Christmas Wonderland The Christmas Wonderland display will be at Queens Park from 3 - 24 December. They are still looking for volunteers and donations. All proceeds go to Toowoomba Hospital Foundation, The Toowoomba Hospice and Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland. Royal Bull's Head Inn The... Escape for a moment... Have you had the joy of experiencing Christmas in any of these magical locations? Happy Holidays! Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and a very happy New Year. Thank you for your contributions to the Heads Up this year. We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year, ready for an amazing 2023!

Issue 91, 1 February 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff You know that you have had a good holiday when you “just know” you are ready to return to work. When the break is long enough to disconnect, relax and focus on the things that matter, one can’t help but feel inspired to get... The train has left the station! Do you like trains? Growing up in Germany we rode trains a lot. I was 16 before we got our first car as a family, a little sky blue Trabant, we so we used all forms of public transport, including trains a lot, as... Staff Movements Carolyn Lynch from Hume Street Campus will be acting in the role of Registrar until 3 March while Michelle Price takes a well-deserved break. This week we welcome Sera Staples to the role of Residential Tutor and farewell Marlon Mandarino from boarding. Staff News Joshua Biscoe (SSC Teacher/Boarding) married Britney Holloway (Boarding) in December. Congratulations to the happy couple! Need to Know Professional Growth Framework (Teaching Staff) As a part of our collective journey as life-long learners, we're excited to roll out the new Professional Growth Framework for Teaching Staff this year. A reminder to all teaching staff that you need to identify a suitable Professional Learning Partner and... Wellness with Access EAP Why did I just do that? Applying Emotional Intelligence at Work We’ve all done it. It seemed like the right thing to say or do at the time – maybe we thought it would sound witty or be deeply appreciated. Or maybe it was a knee-jerk... The Bunya Pine Rugby League Darling Downs School Sports 2023 Officials Vacancies A reminder that the Darling Downs School Sports Board is still looking to fill multiple vacancies for team officials. A full list can be found here. An application form can be found on their website. Car for Sale... Escape for a moment... This issue we enjoy a talented performance from the not-so-secret drum corp.

Issue 98, 24 May 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff We have been struck by “thunderbolts and lightning” this past weekend as we watched in awe the amazing talents of those students involved in the 2023 Musical. During my time as an educator, I have seen several musicals and I can confidently and very... Reconciliation Week 7 is National Reconciliation Week, which comes hard on the heels of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this week, running under the theme: Do good; seek justice, taken from Isaiah 1:17. I guess the theme kind of connects the two as well, since justice and doing... Career Opportunities Junior College Library Coordinator The Junior College is seeking a permanent part-time Library Coordinator. In this role you will work independently to support and assist teaching staff and students in the delivery of information services. The position is 25 hours a week term time, working on Mondays, Tuesdays,... Need to Know Maintenance Tasks A reminder that if you have a maintenance task that needs completing to please submit a maintenance support ticket and our wonderful Operations Team will respond to you as soon as they can. Jobs are prioritised and allocated to staff by the Operations Manager, and... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Emma Pukallus as the Junior College STEM Teacher and Darrell Morris as a Senior Residential Tutor in Boarding. Who am I? I was born in... Scarborough, Ontario, Canada I have lived in... Queensland, New South Wales, The Northern Territory and Port Moresby, PNG I have travelled to... New Zealand, PNG, Indonesia, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and France My favourite holidays in Australia include... relaxing at Burleigh Heads, bushwalking at... Wellness with Access EAP Free Online Awareness Sessions Join us for our Open Awareness Sessions. Each month we will be providing a complimentary online EAP Awareness Session for Employees and EAP Awareness Sessions for Leaders. The Employee session provides information on what services are available for employees and how the... The Bunya Pine Medibank Free Offer Medibank’s 6 week free offer is back! New members joining the Medibank Corporate Cover will get 6 weeks free on us! Plus, we'll waive 2 and 6 month waits on extras. This great offer is in addition to the 9% Corporate Cover available for... Escape for a moment... This issue we delight in the exploits of a cheeky groundhog named Chunk.

Issue 99, 7 June 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff During the week, Belinda, Juanetta and I travelled to Brisbane to attend a Travelling Scholar workshop, hosted by LEQ, which focused on why behaviour matters in the workplace. One of the topics covered on the day focused on Nailing School Culture to the Wall.... Walking Together I spent last week – after a day at the Year 8 Camp – at the annual Pastors Conference and Synod of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. Synod (from the Greek) means assembly, or perhaps better walking together. It brings together representatives from the congregations and... Need to Know Staff Personal Details Please check that your details are current on Teacher Kiosk under Payroll/HR>My Payroll/HR. You can update your address, next of kin and bank account details by clicking the blue update button on the right hand side. If you need help or notice that any... Who was I? I was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. I have lived in Queensland, New South Wales, The Northern Territory and Port Moresby, PNG. I have travelled to New Zealand, PNG, Indonesia, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and France. My favourite holidays in Australia include relaxing at Burleigh Heads, bushwalking at... The Bunya Pine School Officer Day This year, School Officer Day is being celebrated on Wednesday, 14 June. A big thank you to all of our School Officers for the wonderful job they do in supporting student learning, our College community and our teaching staff. International Men's Health Week This... Escape for a moment... This issue we relish in the cheeky exploits of Queensland's adolescent Bowerbirds.

Issue 100, 19 July 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff Term 3 has begun with an historic “bang” as the much-anticipated Master Plan excitement was revealed last week. It was with a great sense of relief that I, along with the Leadership Team, saw hours and hours of meetings, decision-making, numerous discussions and deliberations... Need to Know It's okay if you're sick. It's not okay to be sick at work. A reminder to all staff to please stay at home if you're unwell. Additionally, if you have Covid-19 symptoms e.g. fever, coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath, please get tested. If you have Covid-19... Staff Movements This term we welcome Cat Owen as Year 5 Teacher and Sarah Kelly as Prep Learning Assistant at the Hume Street Campus and Michael Plant as Design and Technology Teacher and Dominic Stower as Residential Tutor at Stephen Street Campus. We farewell Kim Zekants as relief Bus Driver... Career Opportunities Lead Educator/Educators The College is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced Educators for opportunities at our WSC and HSC Kindy services. For more information, please see Seek or contact Lynda in HR. Bus Driver The College is seeking applicants for casual/relief bus driving. The successful... Who am I? My favourite food... is a roast of any kind although I am a real foodie and love trying new foods both at restaurants and cooking them myself. My favourite form of exercise... is weights training and swimming. I was a state swimmer as a youngster. My favourite... Wellness with Access EAP Are you actively listening? Hearing is to receive, listening is to perceive. How often do you hear something and not fully grasp what has been expressed? Genuine active listening will encourage the speaker to keep talking, indicate you are following the conversation, signal you are attentive... The Bunya Pine Medibank Corporate Benefits Concordia staff are eligible for Corporate Benefits with Medibank Private Health Insurance. Corporate Benefits include: An ongoing discount on the Corporate Health cover options, Up to 80% back on extras at any recognised provider, up to $1500 per Member per calendar year Plus a... Escape for a moment... This issue we rock out with Music Teacher John Wines at his memorable AGT audition.

Sport News

Darling Downs Athletics Congratulations to Chloe Denning, Zoe Pietsch, Evie Yeatman and Alex Roberts who all qualified for the Darling Downs Athletics team at the DD trials last week. We had several other students who competed and were unfortunate not to make the team. Please see results below. Zoe Pietsch... Lisa Richards – School Sport Australia 2023 Secondary Swimming Championships Congratulations to Lisa Richards who is competing in Sydney this week at the National School Swimming titles. On Thursday she swam in the 50m Backstroke and finished 6th in Australia, an amazing effort. A big shout out and thankyou to... Swans Schools Touch Competition – Finals On Monday, our Touch teams played the final round of the Swans School cup. All teams fought tough all season despite some fierce competition. Our U13s girls were the top finishes of our teams, picking up 3rd place in a tight battle against Oakey... Upcoming Fixtures & Information AAG Cup Basketball •This Sunday 27 August •Year 9/10 Boys •Games starting from 8am Rugby Union - Darling Downs Super Schools Cup •Training: Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm at TAS. •Semi-finals next week - Opponent TBA Timeslots are as follows: -U13: 4:30pm (25 min halves) -U15: 5:30pm... Oztag Please see the flyers below for more information regarding Oztag. TTA JUNIOR SEASON We have some great news!!! The TTA have introduced some more AGE GROUPS! We look forward to welcoming some younger players to our competition. We believe touch footy is for everyone & is a great sport to get involved in from a young age! We also can’t... Sport Quote & Joke of the Week Joke: What is a Cheerleader's favourite food? Cheerio's

Issue 103, 30 August 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff Attending the LEQ Principals’ Retreat at the end of last week afforded us [me] the opportunity to slow down, reflect on the progress of the school year and share amongst ourselves the highs and lows of the current education system. It affirmed to me... Walk My Way You are probably aware that our community is again taking on the challenge to support children in refugee camps in Africa (and Asia) to attend school and so have the chance of improving their futures. This is administered through ALWS (Australian Lutheran World Service), an organisation known... Need to Know Delegation of Authority The Head of College is responsible for the administrative, financial and other business of the College and exercises a general supervision over the staff and volunteers of the College. What a big role! Under the College’s Delegations of Authority Policy, the Head of College... Staff Movements At the end of the term we farewell Sarah Kelly, Prep Learning Assistant from HSC and wish her well in her future endeavours. We thank Jenn Hinz for agreeing to fill this position for Term 4 and we are actively looking for a permanent replacement for 2024. Career Opportunities Supply Teachers SSC Do you know anyone who may be interested in a short-term teaching contract at SSC? The College is looking for supply teachers who are able to cover staff leave in Term 4. Please spread the word amongst your contacts. Early Childhood Teacher - WSC Kindy... Who was I? I was born in Brisbane and I have lived in France, London, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Kingaroy and now Toowoomba. I have travelled to England, Ireland, France, Germany, Thailand, Vietnam, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, New Zealand, Fiji and around Australia. I aspire to travel... Wellness at Concordia R U OK? Day R U OK? Day 2023 is on Thursday, 14 September and is our national day of action where we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘Are you OK?’ and to start a meaningful conversation. Let the people in your... The Bunya Pine Concordia Archives We are seeking an archiving enthusiast who is interested in volunteering to assist with maintaining and expanding our current archive. We are looking for someone who would be able to volunteer 2-3 hours per week. The position would involve working closely with our Teacher Librarian... Escape for a moment... Last year, in recognition of Father's Day, we enjoyed part 1 of Stuff Dads Never Say and here is part 2 for your viewing pleasure. Happy Father's Day!

Issue 106, 25 October 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff One of the most important things that we speak about with our students is about having a Growth Mindset. At the risk of sounding like a Junior College teacher, we talk to our younger students about how our brains grow when we make mistakes.... Christmas is coming! I guess the focus out there is on Halloween at the moment – and in chapel we will talk about Reformation Day (31/10), but I got a reminder the other day that Christmas is quickly coming. It’s not just that in the news they keep telling us... Need to Know National Safe Work Month October is National Safe Work Month—a time for all workplace participants to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. This year's theme is "For everyone’s safety, work safely."  As an employee there are a number of steps you can take to work safely... Career Opportunities Teacher - English/Psychology The College is seeking a passionate, highly professional and suitably qualified teacher with a demonstrated ability and interest in teaching English and/or Psychology. This is a fixed-term full-time appointment for the 2024 school year, with the possibility of extension. Lead Educator/Educator We are seeking expressions of interest for... Who was I? I was born in Longreach but quickly moved to Goondiwindi before calling Toowoomba home in 1992. I have travelled to Europe, New Zealand and Fiji and hope to visit Japan soon with my gorgeous family. This year, I (along with many others) have discovered a new found... Wellness at Concordia Social Anxiety at Work  Studies have shown that isolation, fears and anxiety related to COVID-19 caused a significant increase in anxiety symptoms across the general population. On top of that, with the state of polarization and technology addiction, we are more scared and uncomfortable in social settings... The Bunya Pine Position Descriptions The HR Office has been working with Nurse Libby on updating her position description and Libby is happy to share with you her suggested updates: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Working Dog Spectacular  The Jondaryan Woolshed Working Dog Club invites you to come and see the best working dogs compete... Escape for a moment... When Sunday School doesn't go as planned... 

Sport News

Basketball Academy Opportunityhttps://toowoombabasketball.com.au/neers-academy/junior https://toowoombabasketball.com.au/neers-academy/senior Recent Results & Achievements Rugby 7s – Round 1 U13 Boys Game 1 Vs Toowoomba Grammar Red: Won 40-7Game 2 Vs Toowoomba Grammar Maroon: Won 21-15 Futsal – Round 1 The 7/8 Girls: LossThe Opens Girls: LossOur U13 Boys: Loss  Girls Twilight Netball Concordia Vs Blaze: Won Boys 5-A-Side Netball... Charles Lowis Congratulations to Charles Lowis (year 6) who recently competed in the National Schools Soccer Championships for Queensland. His team secured a commendable 3rd place on the back of Charlie’s outstanding goal keeping, managing five clean sheets from 7 games. Remarkably, Charlie only conceded two goals throughout the entire... Upcoming Fixtures and Information Futsal Training: Boys – Monday afternoons/ Girls – Tuesday afternoons, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the SSC gym. Games: Boys – Wednesdays/Girls – Mondays Game Venues: Boys – UniSQ (off Baker St)/Girls – The Glennie School (off Vacy St) Please arrive to your game... Netball Training: Boys – Tuesday afternoons/ Girls – Thursday afternoons, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the WSC outdoor courts. Game Venues: Boys – TAS/Concordia/Girls – Nell. E Robinson Netball CourtsDraw: Rugby 7's Training: Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm-4:30pm on the Rugby oval. Game Venue: Highfields Sport and Recreation Centre.Draw: Upcoming Competitions and Opportunities Rugby League 9s Competition ​ Any students interested in competing in the Rugby League 9s competition in week 10 of term 1 next year, please go to student notices and complete the attached form.​Please note in order to play you will be expected to have attended... Staff vs Students Pink Stumps Day WHEN: Lunchtime, Week 6 – Wednesday November 8th WHERE: CSI Oval We will be hosting a Staff vs Students Pink Stumps Day because no one should go through breast cancer without the care of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse. McGrath Breast Care Nurses help... Sport Quote & Joke of the Week Joke: What animal is best at hitting a baseball? A bat!