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Boarder Handbook Meet our 2024 Boarding Captains Each year Concordia's boarding community is represented by a Boarding Captain from each boarding house. These young leaders ensure our boarders are represented with high regard within the College community. In 2024, Concordia Boarding is being exceptionally represented by Boarding Captains Kerri Stiller... Discover Learning in Residence at Concordia When Concordia Lutheran College adopted the mantra that, "Learning is at the heart of everything we do," in 2018, we took the opportunity to reimagine our boarding offering and implemented a "Learning in Residence" program for our boarding students. We have created a contemporary... Meet our Boarding Houseparents Our Houseparents oversee each of our boarding houses, making sure our students are supported and cared for while studying away from their families. Mrs Maureen Taurima, our Girls Houseparent, and Mr Andrew Bull, our Boys Houseparent, oversee a dedicated group of staff members who ensure our... Our boarding houses... Temme House - Boys Boarding Giabal House - Girls Boarding Learning in Residence Boarding life at Concordia Lutheran College teaches young people the importance of independence, respect and tolerance. We house a melting pot of students from a diverse mix of cultures, but each year see lifelong friendships made within our successful boarding community. Our Learning in Residence program has... What's to eat? It's a valid question. For many, memories of boarding food in days gone past can conjure up images of less-than-appealing meals. However, at Concordia, students enjoy meals prepared by our professional chefs and kitchen staff. Boarding students receive six meals per day - breakfast, morning tea, lunch,... Boarder Activity Program Our boarding team work hard to make sure our boarding students enjoy a range of activities during their downtime. Examples of activities include ten pin bowling, cinema nights, disco nights, day trips to Sea World and Movie World, shopping trips to Grand Central and camping trips. Here's...

Issue 3, 14 March 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Many thanks to the growing number of contributors to ‘Heads Up’. As it develops, this publication will provide professional insight and learning for all members of the Concordia staff. Congratulations to Nicola Heuschele – winner of the prize and first to volunteer to offer... Need to know! There are only 10 days of school left after today! Child Protection Training –  many staff have already completed their ISQ Child Protection Training. The training makes regular reference to the Decision Support Trees. You can access these whilst completing the training under the ‘Resources’ tab. Alternatively,... Staff Changes Heidi Edwards commenced maternity leave last Friday, and SSC has warmly welcomed Pat Carmichael back to the College as the SSC Teacher Librarian for the remainder of this year. Marc Saccoia has had such an enjoyable Term 1, that he has signed up to be HOD, Maths and Science for... Important Dates Health and Wellness How do you make the people around you feel…students, colleagues, family, friends? Here is a short self assessment tool, including strategies for building self-worth in students, however we can apply it in all aspects of our lives. Generally, speaking: happy students = happy staff Sonia Siebenhausen,... Escape for a moment... Chain reactions can occur anywhere. Committee Updates If you have watched the short video above, you would have seen the call to ‘Take Action – Safety is in your hands’. Our Head of College is also taking action in establishing and chairing a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. Although this isn’t a legislative obligation on... Technology Is your Notepad or computer slowing down as the school term comes to a close? You may need the HOW TO: Do a Disk Cleanup. A disk cleanup will free up space which is being used for temporary or old system files.  Mitch Cooling, IT Employee Benefits Staff are increasingly investigating the benefits of salary packaging. Salary packaging is allowed under the Income Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Acts and through Concordia Lutheran College. Remuneration Services (Qld) Pty Ltd (“RemServ”) has been appointed to manage the administration services for salary packaging for Concordia Lutheran... Development Opportunities All staff are encouraged to see Visible Learning in action by viewing all or part of the ABC series called 'Revolution School'. You can view the episodes for free through ClickView.  1. Log in to Clickview online using the link on the library homepage under the heading ‘Resources for teachers’.... Events Thank you to SSC and HSC for sharing information on their staff social committees. Over to WSC for this issue. At Warwick Street Campus we really enjoy having social gatherings. We are best at celebrating spur of the moment events which everyone contributes to such as: All birthdays and... Who am I? Who is the brave Queensland born staff member who auditioned for Australian Idol; is raising two strong-willed children; is related to the first Australian woman to obtain her pilot's licence; and whose first album was The Bangles ‘Walk Like an Egyptian’?  Leah Bowes, Teacher SSC Issue 3’s guess who…... Sharing Learning The NSW Government’s Centre for Education Statistics & Evaluation has released a paper describing six effective practices in High Value-Add (HVA) schools. The first practice is Effective Collaboration. Effective collaboration was considered vital to driving whole-school improvement. This often included sharing resources and making them easily accessible to staff,... Education in the News ABC – Are you pronouncing ‘kilometre’ correctly? Queensland Government – A recent study identified that 70% of teenagers watch a video on YouTube every day. Premier welcomes YouTube offer to partner on anti-cyber bullying In the Community The Lutheran Church of Australia raises funds to support missionaries and mission initiatives across the world, in particular South East Asia. The Church raises funds by collecting used postage stamps.  They then ‘clean’ the stamps and sell them to raise funds.  It all makes a difference, as... National ‘whatever’ days Today, is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Read up on butterflies or find a good sunny (and today...windy!) spot to watch some. Don’t like insects…never fear, you can participate in National Save a Spider Day today as well. Just try and avoid the venomous ones.  The Bunya Pine  For Sale:  A High Sierra Twin/Full bunk bed with storage drawers under the full plus staircase bought in the US. Price negotiable (paid approx. $800 US new).  Great condition.  Mattress NOT included. Sonya Herndon, SSC Giveaway: Boulders and agapanthus need a new garden to live in please! Carissa Jaworska,... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end! Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 7, 23 May 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Many thanks again to all staff members for your superb effort throughout the Term. The good news is that we have passed over the mid-point - the end may not be in sight but it is just over the next hill. Timing is everything!... Need to know! The College has a new online Incident Report Form. This replaces the existing paper-based form and can be used by staff, students, parents and visitors. The new form will facilitate a timelier response to incidents and significantly enhance reporting and record keeping capabilities. A link to the... Staff Changes Mitch Cooling in IT has achieved the milestone of completing his traineeship and the College is pleased to be able to offer him permanent employment as an IT Support Officer. Congratulations Mitch! Rachel Bartolo and Lettina Kusay are sadly leaving the Boarding community over the coming fortnight. We... Important Dates Click on this link to view the seminar schedule for Building and Developing Visible Learners. Escape for a moment... We all have a ‘back story’ – the circumstances, events and decisions that shape, mould and influence us even to this day. Here is a back story you may not be familiar with and may find surprising. Committee Updates Posters of the newly formed Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee have been distributed across campuses. The Committee's next meeting is scheduled for 30 May, so please contact a member if you wish for an item or issue to be raised.  Service Project Update The pet food donation drive has had an overwhelming response from the students and staff of Concordia, whose generosity is greatly appreciated. This collection drive will continue throughout term two and all donations can be dropped off at the Open Door at the Stephen Street Campus, or... Technology SSC is using a new printer swipe card system for students and staff this term on the following printers:  A Block TA Room (front of Staffroom) Business Office Library (Main printer) Girls Boarding Boys Boarding The RFID keychains that you need to use to release your printing and copying... Employee Benefits Training and professional development sessions that are organised by the College are now 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 record for each year, which you can then download or... Events The Pearl Network has been initiated to establish collegial links between teaching professionals in Toowoomba and the wider Darling Downs region. The network’s inaugural event is the screening of the powerful documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” on Monday 4th June. See flyer for more information including RSVP details. If... Who am I? Did you work out which colleague was related to a famous sculptor and artist; started working pre-decimal currency (just!); survived over 40 years working in the banking sector; and clearly enjoys a drink whilst watching the Brisbane Lions or Formula One Motor Racing? Harry Rickards Bus Driver... This issue's undercover staff member: Travelled to…USA, Canada, Bahamas, NZ, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Vanuatu, Fiji, Singapore and Malaysia. Plan to… complete a 37km walk from Ballina to Byron Bay. Attended…Trinity Lutheran Primary School, Peace Lutheran Primary School and Concordia College. Love…my family, I am one of five children and have 3... Sharing Learning We are almost through profiling the six proven effective practices evident in high growth schools. The 5th practice is: Creating an environment that promotes learning and high levels of student engagement HVA schools told us that promoting a positive learning culture where students are engaged in school and... Concordia in the News May 16, Toowoomba Chronicle - Breakfast with a slice of faith Education in the News The Reading Centre An initiative of the Department of Education, in partnership with ISQ, provides a range of services including professional learning for teachers and access to recorded webinars for free. Free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program Seminars https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-uken/find-help/check-our-calendar/  Feedback Here is a great example of a staff member’s actions that symbolises the culture we are encouraging at the College; one of ownership, enthusiasm and a commonality of purpose. Barrie Knott, Groundsperson has made a suggestion to improve the external presentation of the boarding facilities and most importantly, undertaken... Health and Wellness Now that the mornings and evenings are darker and much cooler (3 degrees this morning!), you may wish to consider exercising inside. We have contacted key fitness providers in the region and secured the following offers for College staff: Fernwood Fitness Toowoomba will offer a discount if... Sharing Learning: Student Wellbeing - Sleep Sleep is an issue that affect us all. Many students have trouble falling asleep or getting back to sleep if they wake up. Research shows that lack of sleep has many detrimental effects. Year 5 at WSC have been trialling a technique that many... Thank you - Volunteers This week is National Volunteer Week and Volunteering Queensland has adopted a new theme: Give a little. Change a lot. This years’ theme represents the millions of volunteers who make a profound impact in their communities and on society, through giving a little time. In addition... Expressions of Interest - German Tour I am looking for expressions of interest from male staff members that would be willing to join me as a Supervisor for the 2019 German Tour. This tour is held every 2 years in collaboration with Faith Plainlands and Supervisors are selected by each... In the Community - Hidden Hurts: Healing Hearts The Lutheran Church of Australia acknowledges we live in a broken world that shows itself in our daily lives and relationships.  Domestic violence shouldn’t be a part of our Church or school community but unfortunately it sometimes is.  The link below provides... Team Updates - Hume Street Campus Get out the tissues…here are some special songs that Natalie Blackwell, Prep Teacher and Nikki Collins, Teacher Aide created with and for the Hume Street Campus Prep students for Mothers Day. Please note that these are for internal viewing only due to media consents. Juanetta... National ‘whatever’ days Channel your interest in all things nature…it was International Day for Biological Diversity yesterday; it is World Turtle Day TODAY; and National Escargot Day tomorrow.  The Bunya Pine  For Sale:  A 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house at 17 Chelwyn Street, Middle Ridge. Be assured Tony is most certainly not bringing forward his ‘retirement / gap year’ date; just shedding investments in preparation. Tony Sharman, Director of SSC Campus Giveaway: Many, many, many green hanging suspension... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end! Please send contributions and feedback to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 9, 20 June 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, I begin by thanking all members of our staff for your work, commitment, guidance and support throughout my first semester as Head of College. It has been a time of discovery and a time of change in some areas of the College. Your willingness... Need to know! This newsletter edition is profiling the ‘Professional relationships between employees and students’ section of the College’s Staff Code of Conduct Policy. 1.8       Professional relationships between employees and students As a staff member, you are expected to always behave in ways that promote the safety, welfare and well-being... Congratulations To Jane Smith, Librarian SSC. Jane’s latest (6th) episode in her ‘Tommy Bell, bushranger boy’ series has just been released. It’s called ‘Mrs Thunderbolt’, and features Captain Thunderbolt’s remarkable girlfriend, Mary Ann Bugg. These historical novels are suitable for kids aged 6 to 10. Available from Jane directly or... Important Dates The program of events for the Pupil Free and Staff PD days can be accessed here. If you are a support staff member who doesn’t work during the holidays, please note that you do need to complete the Take 5 Safety training. This online training can be completed at... Escape for a moment... What’s On Your Great Big To-Do List? Are you forgetting something? Committee Updates Please access an updated Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee poster for distribution.  Technology Even the software seems to be floundering as we approach the last few days of term. This How To – Change how a PDF opens covers off on many recent issues with functions such as printing, images and hyperlinks. Mitch Cooling, IT Employee Benefits A reminder that all full-time and part-time staff can access a one-off allowance of $200 to purchase College Corporate Uniform items. If you are yet to use your allowance, you can view the catalogue here.  You are encouraged to provide feedback and make further recommendations to Bianca, the... Development Opportunity - Lutheran Media Short Video Competition Share a story of God’s love or bible story, make your own creative short movie that is engaging, entertaining and inspires people. Maybe a bible story, or the impact of God’s love in your life or in the world. Categories: school students... Events Members and friends of St Peter’s Lutheran Church Pittsworth are invited to celebrate 50 years of the present church on 24th June from 9.30am. See flyer for more information.  Who am I? This had many staff stumped! Who clearly wasn’t born in Australia, is a crack tennis player and pistol shooter, obsessed (their words) with King Henry the Eighth and the Tudor era, is a pro dancer according to their children, and would love to a be a criminal... Education in the News The university shake-up that's lifting students'grades SMH, 30 May 2018 Feedback Many thanks for your input as we discuss the strategic topic: ‘Quality Education at a Reasonable Price’. As previously stated in the recent staff newsletter, this was a key outcome emanating from the recent parent survey. Current parents indicated that this was a very important outcome for them, and... Health and Wellness More tips to manage stress... Be aware of the way you talk to yourself when feeling stressed. It’s common to say negative or self-defeating things to ourselves over and over, such as, “I can’t cope”, “I’m too busy to deal with all this”, or “I’ll never... Team Updates Please enjoy reading the inaugural issue of the Concordia Boarder Newsletter, followed by Issue 2 which is hot off the press. Unlike the staff newsletter, the boarding one has a complete ‘editorial team’ who meet on Monday nights with hot chocolate and cookies!  Congratulations to the Boarding team,... National ‘whatever’ days It is World Refugee Day TODAY! "This not about sharing a burden. It is about sharing a global responsibility, based not only the broad idea of our common humanity but also on the very specific obligations of international law. The root problems are war and hatred, not... The Bunya Pine  Recommendations:  USQ Festival of Astronomy, 16-18 August 2018 Toowoomba Choral Society Youth Choir’s Production of Disney’s ‘My Son Pinocchio – Geppetto’s Musical Tale’ on Saturday, 14 July.  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 17, 15 November 2018

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Welcome to the penultimate edition of ‘Heads Up’ for 2018. The frenetic pace of the end of the year continues and I (like you I am sure) am looking for some quieter times to reflect on the year that was, and to enjoy... Need to know! Following last week’s heatwave, Leadership has approved a new Heat Management procedure. This procedure formalises all the provisions and measures the College already puts in place in extreme temperatures. All Teachers and student support staff are asked to please read this procedure. Important Dates Escape for a moment... Do you feel like this meerkat? We’re almost there, only 12 days of school to go…. Team Update The Leadership Team have approved the implementation and use of the TASS Tours and Excursions module. A working team attended a session from TASS about how the module works early in Term 4, and key participants now have a series of actions to get this up and ready... Technology You may recall a previous article about How to update your TeacherKiosk email signature. Now that signatures are enabled in TeacherKiosk, you can use this program to easily filter and select either students or parents (per campus, year groups etc..) to send out bulk emails. Staff will receive training... Development Opportunities FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – 2-day course, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 January. RSVP essential as places are limited. ______________________________________________________________________ Independent Schools Queensland now offers three Connect&Learn Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) modules to guide teachers and curriculum leaders in planning for and embedding STEM... Who was I? Who has lived in south east Queensland for their entire life, grew up watching Young Talent Time and played against Nikki Hudson (Mott) former Hockeyroos Captain? Linda Knott, Finance Officer, SSC Who am I?  I was born…in Millmerran and lived on a property between Millmerran and Inglewood. I love…travelling and have been to Vanuatu, Bali, Thailand and Vietnam. My absolute Netflix favourite is… The Bodyguard.  (everyone….get on it!!) Something I have accomplished is…training for and participating in two half marathons. I…built... Sharing Learning – The challenge for education This is a very thought provoking discussion paper – Future Frontiers From the Executive Summary….this paper has been prepared to inform strategic discussions about the implications for education of some of the global challenges of the 21st century. The next wave of education... Concordia in the News Concordia water polo students, Win News, Toowoomba Education in the News The Australian Govt this week launched a new national school-based mental health program. Be You replaces five federally-funded programs & delivers an integrated "single, national end-to-end education-based program" supporting students from their earliest years to age 18. The program, led by Beyond Blue in partnership with... Thank you Last Thursday evening, 8th November, it was a privilege to say thank you to our USQ teaching students Kate Myers and Terrisha Mann who have been volunteering this semester as part of the Learning in Residence program, every Thursday, Wednesday and Tuesday evenings in the Boarding House study... Health and Wellness 7 myths that lead to skin cancer As ultraviolet (UV) radiation hits extreme levels across Queensland, it’s worth taking the time to consider these common sun protection myths.  Avoid them and you’ll save yourself from the perils of sunburn, premature ageing, tanning, eye damage and – most... In the Community It is National Recycling Week this week and the Queensland Containers for Change recycling scheme commenced on 1 November. While most aluminium, glass, steel, plastic and liquid paperboard containers between 150ml and 3 litres are eligible, there are some exceptions, such as glass wine bottles and plain... National ‘whatever’ days Yesterday, was Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day! It’s nice if people can finally loosen up a little bit and just go out laugh at silliness. I mean, people take themselves way too seriously sometimes.” – Larry the Cable Guy Routine and precision are definitely useful traits in... The Bunya Pine Wanted: SSC's new Science Teacher, Shalindi is seeking a housemate and / or a room to rent in Toowoomba following her relocation from Roma. If you have or know of any options, please contact her on email: shalindij@gmail.com For Sale: A further and final update…Tony has now sold... 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 26, 29 May 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Professional boundaries for all staff All Principals are asked questions relating to boundaries between staff and students, and now it is becoming more common to be asked questions relating to the boundaries between staff and parents. Where are the professional boundaries around relationships... Need to know! The way you get your payment summary is changing - this year, the Federal Government required employers to start reporting pay, tax and super information direct to them each payday, so employees can find all their information in one place when they need it. The Business Office... Important Dates _____________________________________________ Feedback that Makes Learning Visible Outline Escape for a moment... It was difficult to escape the election night counting, however if you did watch the ABC coverage you may enjoy seeing 2 of the panel members in a very different light… TASS Update The TASS program continues to improve in functionality and representatives from 119 schools recently met to receive further information on future enhancements. The TASS user base is very broad from small to large schools, including Brisbane Girls Grammar, St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace, Knox Grammar in Sydney, and... Technology We have had a big influx of write off devices and lost files recently amongst both students and staff so please use your OneDrive and encourage this with all students (note: Mitch and Daniel don’t cope well with tears!). The main features of OneDrive include: Direct Sync – Meaning... Lutheran Super Katie Lightfoot from Lutheran Super is visiting all 3 campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Some questions you might like to consider: Am I making the most of my super by contributing extra and saving tax through Salary Sacrifice? What are my Insurance needs and am I... Development Opportunities The new ISQ The School Bell podcast series continues to gain momentum with Drone technology expert and Dr Catherine Ball discussing the role of independent schools in fostering innovation and creativity using drone technologies in the latest issue. Events Over 800 tickets have already been sold for the College’s 4 performances of Bugsy Malone. Great seats are currently available on opening night and you can book tickets online or to avoid the new $5 booking fee, book in person at the Box Office. Click here to view the 2... Who was I? Who amongst us had to start today with a coffee; watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a child; worked in his grandfather's plant nursery growing up; now works on and drives two classic cars; hoards antique objects in a 'man cave'; and was possibly indulging in a... Who am I?  Born in…Adelaide Regret…not trying harder at school Have met…The Ten Tenors Can’t…dance Collect…scarves Indulge in…chocolate Won’t…eat snails Have lost…my keys Have found…my keys Netflix favourite…Suits In my spare time…I love to cook Sharing Learning - Youth Mental Health First Aid Myself, Roz Cook, Carissa Jaworska and Amaris Lancaster from boarding attended 2 days of Youth Mental Health First Aid training recently. The training was facilitated by Darling Downs Health Service and funded by the Public Health Network. The Youth Mental Health First... Concordia in the News Thinking outside box meant perfect venue - Concordia's Function Centre; Toowoomba Chronicle Health and Wellness Wow, what a fortnight it has been with the first cases of influenza this year. Thank you once again to all staff for your considerable efforts in controlling the infection. As we roll into the last weeks of this term, please be vigilant with hand hygiene and... ‘Whatever’ Days 1 in 2 Australians are now diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Please consider hosting a biggest morning tea or make a donation to make a difference to those impacted by cancer. Thank you for scrolling and reading...you have reached the end. Contributions are gratefully received at newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Boarder News - Term 3, 2019

This week's contributors: Mr Adrian Wiles, Mr Jason Smith, Mrs Maureen Taurima, Mr Ross McKeown and Chris Marschall. Introduction from Ross McKeown (Boys' Houseparent) I would like to thank all those who contributed to the newsletter, especially Bianca and Christine from Marketing, whose expertise made the newsletter so vibrant, in showcasing the varied and busy lives of our Concordia boarders. I hope you all enjoy this newsletter! From the Head of College - Mr Adrian Wiles My boarding experience dates back to 1976 when I first became a teacher and boarding staff member at Kormilda College in Darwin. While I freely admit that not everything was perfect, we did have a chance to build a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility... From the Director of Campus - Mr Jason Smith I crashed my horse….! Hello to everyone who is connected to Concordia’s Learning in Residence. I should probably start by winding the clock back to 1989. That was the year that I started boarding at Concordia Lutheran College. I was in... My Life as Housemother from Miss Maureen (not sure why I get the miss as I am a Mrs - Miss makes me feel young) For as long as I can remember there has never been anything more important to me than being a great mother. Be it for my... From Boys' Houseparent - Mr Ross McKeown From Kuranda to Toowoomba I would like to say a big hello to all who read this newsletter. I commenced as a Houseparent at Concordia in Term 3. What a welcome in that I have been so overwhelmed by the kind and caring staff... A Day in the Life of the Boys' Boarding Captain (Temme) - Chris Marschall My name is Chris Marschall. Out of school time, I live a quiet life in Goondiwindi, but during school time I am the Temme Boarding Captain! Why did I become the Boarding Captain? Besides getting the biggest room... Term 3 Highlights Christmas in July Christmas in July was a celebration of fun, based on the fact that the boarders are always on holidays at Christmas time, so it was decided to have a mid-year Christmas celebration. Luckily for us, Santa was actually living in one of the dorm...

Issue 39, 4 March 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Thank you for the work that you are doing, yet often goes unnoticed. I have had some sensational feedback about the parent evenings held in the first half of this Term – these do not happen successfully unless staff are prepared to go... Need to know! International film crew on campus – The Film Guys Next week, Concordia will be hosting team members from an international production house that specialises in memorable and exciting videos that drive results. The Film Guys have an extensive history of creating entertaining, interesting and engaging videos for boarding... ____________________________________________________ The following College policies and guidelines have been updated. Please read and familiarise yourself with the requirements, as they relate to your role at the College. Facilities Hire and Use Guidelines (minor ammendments)Staff Code of Conduct (there are updated policy references and clearer direction that the appropriate use of electronic communication extends... Important Dates *Interhouse Cross Country Program – all campuses Visible Learning in Action  The Visible Learning Leadership Team is currently focusing on embedding and understanding more of the “science of learning”. Looking how we move from Surface to Deep to Transfer learning within our subjects and how we can shape our Year 9 “Learning Program” with these deliberate learning progressions.... Escape for a moment... A quarter of this year has almost passed, and change is permeating many aspects of our work and life. This short clip encourages us to accept that this is not the future, this is the ‘now’. Committee Updates The Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee met last week and you can read their meeting minutes here. SSC staff – please note that there is only 1 designated disabled parking space at the campus which is behind the CSI building. Just like public areas, this space needs to... TASS Updates Behind the scenes work is continuing with the configuration and trialling of many features in Teacher Kiosk, Parent Lounge and Student Café. Some of these include: School Fees Account and Payments in Parent Lounge to streamline administrative processes and improve the parent experience Staff leave applications through Teacher... Technology Last Friday (28/02/2020) all Adobe licences expired and Adobe requires every device to be licenced individually per user. If you haven’t already, please follow these instructions to active your licence. Please do not download/upgrade any new versions of Adobe on your device, as this will likely break the programs and your... Development Opportunities Further to Adrian’s recommendation, the AITSL teaching tips for this term cover a variety of topics, including: Students getting to know each other Colleague engagement Relaxation and mindfulness Getting to know parents and carers The importance of providing feedback Getting to know student needs Here are some of... Events A huge shout out to all women this Sunday, as it will be International Women’s Day. The theme this year is: Here is creative video reminding us that gender differences make no difference to children, so why should it matter to us.  Who was I? Who is studying to be a teacher; is related to a former staff member; when to school at Churchie; watches The Ozarks on Netflix; is obsessed with sport of any kind; is inspired by his Dad; has endured work on building sites; and has fond memories of... Who am I?  Can’t......bake Raised......3 children Embarrassed by......falling off a treadmill In my spare time I......enjoy yoga, the gym, walking, reading and sewing Inspired by......my parents Plan to......learn how to use a computer....properly Will......pass my driving test Auditioned for......the Royal Ballet Once I......sang in a concert in front of thousands,... Library News SSC Library learning spaces If you are wondering why there is a felt campfire in the library- it is because I am slowly aligning the areas in the library to better represent David Thornburg’s learning spaces model. There are waterholes and caves to come! Because we are a... Education in the News Five qualities of great teachers, Teacher Magazine Action research: Physical activity and student writing, Teacher Magazine Teaching 100 teachers: What this teenager is doing with Minecraft is mind-blowing, Microsoft Latest New QCE System update, QCAA Team Updates - BeYou Thank you for completing the BeYou Educator Survey. Your feedback will now inform the BeYou Action Groups as to the specific priorities for each campus.  Health and Wellness  As has been highlighted through a recent and tragic event in Brisbane, Domestic and Family Violence is unfortunately a common problem. It can take many forms including verbal and psychological abuse, or physical violence. The College’s Employee Assistance Program Partner, AccessEAP, is sensitive to the complexities that... Thank you! A significant thank you in advance to the following colleagues who are supporting the College at upcoming rural shows. The flow of visitors to the stand is often unpredictable, therefore if you are available to support any of the days, please contact Bianca.  In the Community - Pyjama Foundation Fundraiser I have been a Pyjama Angel for 3 and a half years.  I visit my young friend weekly during the school term for an hour.  We start our sessions with some reading and currently we are challenging each other with times tables.  We... LLL App The LLL is pleased to announce the release of their banking app! Established in 1921, LLL Australia is a charitable financial institution which provides savings accounts that are simple to operate, with a great interest rate and no fees or charges. The LLL has a variety of savings... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is World Maths Day!  NSW Education Mathematics teacher, Holly Millican, has created YouTube videos to share her strategies in teaching mathematics. If maths was this engaging when I was back at school, I am confident I would have achieved higher results! Here is just one of them.  The Bunya Pine For Sale: Orders can be placed with Pastor Chris either in person or email to pastorchris@live.com.au or haideejanetzki@hotmail.com  Recommendations: Toowoomba Golf Club is hosting a ‘Teachers Day’ every Thursday afternoon in Terms 1 and 4. Only $12 for 9 holes. __________________________________________________ It seems most bunya nuts have now... To attempt to reduce emails, if you have non-urgent messages or communications to staff groups, please email them to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au for inclusion in Heads Up. 

Issue 44, 29 May 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Just a short note to finish off what has been a hectic week for everyone. Early next week we will be able to bring staff up to date with the College’s position on JobKeeper. As a school within a system of schools, the... Need to know! It is 3 sleeps until winter! A reminder that the College staff corporate uniform includes jackets, vests and cardigans. Visit Hannas at 563-569 Ruthven Street Toowoomba QLD 4350 and identify yourself as a Concordia staff member to view the range. Thank you! No matter what our role is at Concordia, the last two months have been a journey for us all. As we soldiered on through uncharted waters and are now finally getting back to some form of normality, we would like to take the time to express our sincere... Important Dates *If you haven’t received an invitation and believe your qualification is due for renewal, or you need to obtain a First Aid qualification, please contact Mel Leading & Learning Dear Change Agents and Learning Leaders  Our College is participating in the ISQ Middle Leaders Program over the next 18 months, to grow leadership capacity, share learning and improve student outcomes in alignment with our College Strategic Plan. Congratulations to Karin McKenzie and James Bishop as they... Escape for a moment... Our Kiwi cousins celebrated National Lamb Day on 24 May and Kiwi sheep farmer Garth Coleman and his daughter Lucy, armed with a camera, a quad bike, feed and of course some good ol’ Kiwi ingenuity, turned the mundane into the magical…  Development Opportunities ClickView have recently improved their Playlist feature. Playlists have always been a great way to share lists of video resources with students or colleagues and now, they’re even better.  ___________________________________________  Corwin webinar by John Hattie on Maximising Impact: The Power of Implementation Duration is 55 minutes. Consider copying... Committee Updates The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee met on 21 May and you can access their meeting minutes here.  A reminder that you can approach any Committee member to provide feedback or raise a concern in your work area. Feedback through Staff Pulse The Staff Pulse survey continues to be issued weekly through the TES Portal and an increasing number of staff are participating each week. Thank you! Feedback from yesterday’s survey is being collated, however here is a summary of the results from the week prior, and specifically feedback... Who was I? Who was born and raised in Rockhampton; commenced their schooling journey at Esk State School; lived in Canada for a year; has competed at National level in swimming; spends hours in the garden building things and mutters "I'm digging another hole"; regrets some of his recent online... Who am I?  I was born...in Toowoomba I grew up...on a large wheat farm approximately 50 km west of Toowoomba I attended...a small one teacher country school until it closed.  My favourite sport to play was...netball, representing Darling Downs. I studied...teaching at the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education, now... Sharing Learning Gabe Robbie, HOD-HASS's final bulletin of hints and tips to support student online learning through MS Teams. SSC Week 4 Online Learning Bulletin _____________________________________________ A personal reflection from Daniela Falecki, teacher, educator and coach on the past several weeks. Thought provoking for everyone, regardless of your role within the... Employee Benefits To start your novated leasing journey, contact RemServ on 1300 73 14 29 or https://www.remserv.com.au/ Concordia in the News Queensland’s Best Kept Secret video created by The Film Guys in Term 1 encompasses all that The Film Guys are known for – entertaining, memorable and humorous. Here are some statistics from the 4 days since launch. Total views: 25,300 Shares: 300 Reactions/Likes: 2,366 Here's a... Education in the News The New Normal of Learning: Bring Back Better, Prof John Hattie, Corwin Student wellbeing: Understanding different COVID-19 experiences, Teacher Magazine  Health and wellness The “common cold” is making a comeback given the return of students and cooler weather. Please be aware that your Director of Campus or Supervisor will likely seek information from you in the event of a personal illness, including your symptoms and if you have been to... ‘Whatever’ Days Today is Paperclip Day! Did you just roll your eyes at the idea of the bent little piece of metal known as the paper clip having its own day? Surprisingly, there is a lot to learn… The first patent for a bent wire paper clip was awarded in... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: As the weather gets cooler and we’re spending more time at home, it’s a great chance to get your apron on and Boost your Healthy in the kitchen. So, why not try a tasty delight from the QCWA Country Kitchens recipe website, or dust off one of your... Heads Up is a important avenue to engage with colleagues whilst face to face meetings are restricted. Please contribute by emailing newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 53, 26 November 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Staffing update It is with great sadness that I let you know that several roles across the College will not be ongoing in 2021. As a result, Ms Judy Burgis, Mrs Delmae Clanchy, and Mrs Kate August will be leaving us at the... Need to know! The SSC Daily Structure has changed for 2021. Click here to view. This is also on Teacher Kiosk>Links>Teaching & Learning. _____________________________________ The Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) have informed us of some changes to the Queensland Criminal Code to provide greater protection for children against sexual abuse.... Congratulations Congratulations to Ross McKeown, Boys Boarding Houseparent, who has been awarded ‘Accredited Boarding Practitioner’ by the Australian Boarding Schools Association. And thank you to our cohort of Boarding Residential Tutors. This team support our students with their assessments and exam preparation in the evenings, only to return to their... Important Dates *The plan for the Staff Professional Development Days in January will be emailed separately to this newsletter.  2021 College Term Dates Workplace Health Safety & Wellbeing Committee An external company, the Hendry Group, has been engaged to review Emergency Planning procedures across all three campuses.  New Chief Wardens have been appointed and have been invited to a specific training session during the January PD days. All other staff will also be... Development Opportunities The QCAA is presenting a series of free webinars across the PD days in January, as well as Monday, 25 January. Before you register, please do wait for the release of the College’s plan for these PD days. Where possible, we will attempt to work around some of... Escape for a moment... There’s no excuse to not get your groove on this Christmas… Get to know your AccessMyEAP app It's new and released for free download via Google Play and theApp Store. We’re making it easy for you to access your own EAP and wellbeing services with our intuitive and dynamic app. Put yourself in control of your mental health and wellbeing. Make a booking to... Events Chriss Briskey, Chair of the SSC Staff Association has provided the below photos from the end of year function at the Meringandan Pub, as well as photos of just some of the gifts that the staff association have provided this year to staff who have been unwell, had a... Thank you! International Men’s Day was recognised on Thursday, 19 November. To the men (and boys) in the College community, you are valued. SSC Library Book Cull You may have noticed that there are piles of books being pulled off the shelves in the SSC library. I admit, it is very distressing to see a sea of books earmarked for donation and disposal, but it is a very important aspect of maintaining our... Employee Benefits Paywise has an opportunity for you to win free fuel for a year in their Christmas Competition Following are the current salary packaged car specials:  Car specials There are many misunderstandings about car salary packaging, here common myths are reviewed - Car myth busters Independent school staff can... Education in the News Student behaviour issues have dropped ‘dramatically’ at this primary school – here’s how they did it, ABC News It’s Pick of the Crop for Bowen as part of $1.7M Healthy Kids Pilot with Schools Finnish Way of Learning Session with Finnish Teachers and Lutheran EducatorsFinnish Way... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: The USQ Summer McGregor Arts and Music Retreats have some spaces remaining if you are wanting to invest in creative pursuits over this holiday period. __________________________________________________ Toowoomba Regional Council, The Home Project: Shadow Puppet Stories __________________________________________________ Geocaching – spend time in the outdoors this holiday period... Thank you for your support of this publication, and your content contributions. Best wishes for the holiday period. 

Issue 54, 3 February 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the first edition of ‘Heads Up’ for the new school year. As I indicated some weeks ago, this is your publication as a staff, and I would encourage all staff members to contribute anything of interest - whether it be of a... Need to know! As communicated to parents in last week’s The Week Ahead and also in the Staff PD Week, child protection is everyone’s responsibility and staff have mandatory reporting obligations. In addition to your annual training through ISQ, all staff are asked to please read and familiarise themselves with... Staff Updates In addition to the staffing announcements and welcomes at the start of year, we extend a warm welcome to Mikayla Richter who has joined the Business Office Team and is completing a traineeship in Business Administration. Suresh Risal-Sunar (SSC afternoon shift Cleaner) has resigned due to study commitments... Important Dates Sharing Learning Wendy Bowen, Director of Learning & Innovation shares this article Mental agility: the skill of 2021 which resonated with her: Introduction: As we all learned over the course of 2020, life can throw us curveballs. We can’t predict everything that will come our way, and we can’t plan... Escape for a moment... Bangers, avo, barra, chook, parma, pav or lamb on the barbie? It was hard to miss the the Australian Lamb ad from Meat and Livestock Australia this last fortnight. Below is a short teaser and the full version can be accessed here. Boarding Team Update Ross McKeown, Boys Boarding Houseparent has shared this video to introduce himself and boarding, as well as some experiences over the break from his "other home" in tropical north Queensland. Please contact Ross and Maureen (Boarding Housemother) if you would like a tour of the College boarding... Technology The IT Team have developed a new request system for both IT and Maintenance. This replaces the SysAid system and the icons to lodge a request have been deployed to all College devices. Please use this system to seek support rather than direct emails, phone calls etc and please... Development Opportunities As mentioned at yesterday’s SSC CCC meeting, Gabe Robbie (HOD, HASS) is taking over from Wendy in coordinating the QA Team in 2021. The QA Team’s focus is primarily on the external Quality Assurance processes such as Endorsement, Confirmation and External Assessment. In addition to this, there is... Employee Benefits The Aquatic Centre is available for staff use with a dedicated lane from 5.30am – 7.00am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during school terms. _________________________________________ Medibank Toowoomba provides College employees with access to the Corporate range of policies. These are separate to the retail policies available from their... Feedback Sonia Siebenhausen (Student Counsellor) has invited all teachers to participate in a short survey as part of her Masters of Psychology research study investigating protective factors against teacher burnout, under the supervision of Professor Suzanne McLaren, of the School of Psychology at Charles Sturt University. The findings of this... Thank you! Our Marketing Team, and specifically Christine Loan does a remarkable job in creating exceptional posters, flyers, invitations and documents for use both within and external to the College community. These posters of the College Philosophy, Purpose, and Values are now available for your use in classrooms, staffrooms and... Who am I? Born…at Corinda, Queensland Finished High School at…Whittlesea Technical High School Travelled to…parts of China where very few westerners have been Flew to…Brussels for a job interview Collect…Hippeastrums and Clivias Most favourite TV show as a child was…HR Pufnstuf My family’s house…was totally submerged in the 1974 Brisbane... College Houses The College House mascots have had a well overdue rebranding. All staff are allocated to a House, so please contact Mel in HR if you’re not sure which team you should be cheering on at Friday’s Swimming Carnival! Education in the News 2021 New Independent Schools and Enrolments, ISQ Health & Wellness The College has a partnership with AccessEAP to provide support services for all staff across a range of topics including wellbeing, improving relationships, work / life effectiveness, trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and financial and legal concerns. AccessMyEAP App – download this app... In the Community The “girls” as they are affectionally known in CSI are settling in after their holiday jaunt and egg production should resume to normal in the coming weeks. Please drop into CSI or email Mandy Stonestreet to register your interest in free eggs. Thank you for the donations... Who else is 75 this year? In the spirit of celebrating our 75th Anniversary, we will be profiling other 75th celebrations in Heads Up this year. The Fender Electric Instrument Company was also established in 1946 and produced one of the first lap steel guitars. In the early years of... Thank you for your support of this publication, and your contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 55, 17 February 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Welcome to ‘Heads Up’ for this fortnight. The initial start up activities have been completed and we are now into that phase of the year where students are settling into routines, camps and excursions dominate the landscape, and the structures behind regular school operations... 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... Important Dates The Heart of Learning at Concordia At Concordia, in a co-learning partnership with our learning community and led by our College Captains, we are grateful for the opportunity to be trialling a variety of furniture as our next step in leading change. In 2020, our learning community engaged in a... Queensland School Libraries Week Queensland school libraries positively influence the learning outcomes of students through teaching multiple literacies and encouraging a lifelong love of learning and reading. In 2018, QSLA introduced the inaugural Queensland School Library Week to highlight the important work of school libraries. It provides an opportunity to... Escape for a moment... In support of library lover’s week, take a peek inside the most visited, photographed and filmed library in the world… Technology Student Café is the portal that secondary students have into the TASS database. To learn more about what is available through this portal, you can ‘Ghost’ as a current student through Teacher Kiosk > select a student > click on the ‘hamburger’ menu and select ‘Ghost Logon’. Please note... Development Opportunities Grow your leadership skills by observing, analysing and building relationships with other women in education. Learn more here. ______________________________________ Virtuoso Technology-Enhanced Pedagogy Online Workshop - a free webinar being held as part of a research project being conducted by the Macquarie University investigating how to most effectively develop... Employee Benefits A new shipment of staff polo shirts has arrived and is being processed to prepare for sale. Once ready, an email will be sent to all staff. There are a handful of long-sleeved size XXL polos in the old design. These are available for purchase at $10 each.... Events The season of Lent in the Lutheran Church begins with Ash Wednesday (today) and goes right through to Easter Sunday – there are 40 days. Lent is also a period whereby some people give up a particular vice. As an alternative, you could use this season of Lent to... Marketing & Enrolment Updates Happy 75th Anniversary, Concordia Concordia officially turned 75 on Saturday 13 February and on Monday we unveiled the new 75th anniversary logo that you will be seeing on all marketing and communication materials for the rest of the year. Make sure you save the date for... Who was I? There is a member of staff who was born in Corinda; finished high school at Whittlesea Technical High School; has travelled to parts of China where very few westerners have been; flew to Brussels for a job interview; collects Hippeastrums and Clivias; loved watching 'HR Pufnstuf' as... Who am I? Was… a weekly boarder at Concordia for 5 years On school holidays as a teenager….I went cotton chipping to earn some cash Favourite TV show as a child…a close call between The Famous Five, Young Talent Time and Battle of the Planets Has…. hiked, mountain biked and... News from Visual Art Staff are encouraged to support students with entering and participating in the following visual art experiences: Awards for Excellence in Art Design hosted by the QIEU. This year's theme is "Our World" with entry categories from Prep through to Year 11-12, First Nations Art from Year... Education in the News Our current system is not working: Students design their own seat at the table; Sydney Morning Herald Health & Wellness The prevalence of stand-up desks is increasing both within and outside the College community and for good reason - high levels of sitting increases the risk of chronic disease including diabetes, heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, depression and even premature death. Read more research here. Elevate The Elevate sessions that students, parents and teachers have been attending at Stephen Street Campus, and you may have read about in The Week Ahead, are of great support for any staff who are parents. As an example, the webinar on ‘Motivation’ last week had over 1,600 participants across... In the Community The College has recently sourced multiple copies of 3 books from Lutheran Education Australia. An overview of each book is below. Please contact Mel if you would like one. Who else is 75 this year? Rugby League season is almost upon us and like Concordia, the mighty ‘Sea Eagles’ are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. They have played in 19 Grand Finals, winning 8 Premierships and a World Club Challenge. For $75, you can become a Sea Eagles... Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 56, 3 March 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, Welcome to ‘Heads Up’ for this fortnight. A ‘mish-mash’ of thoughts in these opening words for this fortnight’s publication. As Open Day approaches, please keep this in the front of your mind – it is coming up very quickly (Saturday 27th March). We have... Need to know! The College’s Staff Code of Conduct and QCT’s Code of Ethics and Professional Boundaries for Teachers outline clear expectations around contact with students, and specifically to not use social network sites to email or contact students or parents; and to not invite students or parents into your... Staff Updates Our boarding team has farewelled Francene Ridley this week, and Tahnee Von Hoff has commenced her nursing career following graduation and will be leaving in the coming weeks. Our Residential Tutors have a significant role in the College’s Learning in Residence program and we sincerely thank Francene and... Important Dates Here is a photo of some SSC staff who along with students, dressed up last Friday as ‘Book and Comic Characters’. Teaching & Learning Clean Up Australia Week This week is Clean Up Australia Week and we encourage you to clean up your workspaces, secret storage areas and classrooms. 2 large skips have been placed at the SSC internal carpark and are available for the disposal of College items through until next Friday, 12... Reflect 2 Pivot Online Workshop and Feedback Learning is at the heart of everything we do at Concordia. We are honoured to share a valuable partnership with you, as we reimagine what great learning looks, sounds, and feels like at our College into the future. Our 2021 Boarder Captains, plus... Escape for a moment... Even animals need a good clean up from time to time and did you know that warthogs take trips to the Mongoose Spa? Development Opportunities The Twilight Gathering: A service-learning professional development opportunity – LEQ Positive Schools Online Professional Learning Platform AISSA STEM Webinar Series 2021 – webinars for Principals, Deputy Principals, Educational Leaders, Curriculum Leaders, and Teachers from P to Year 12. This aims to bring together educators, researchers and industry to... Employee Benefits The Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement 2020 came into effect on 2 March. Initial directions from LEQ have been received this morning by the Business Office to support its implementation. Effective from 2 March, all staff are now eligible to select a Superannuation Fund of your choice.... Who was I? Who was a weekly boarder at Concordia for 5 years; cotton chipped to earn cash as a teenager; watched Famous Five, Young Talent Time and Battle of the Planets as a child; has hiked, mountain biked and rafted their way from one side of the South Island... Who am I? Travelled to…USA, Bahama’s, Mexico, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho Eaten…Mopani worms, variety of game (Eland, Blesbuck, Warthog, Kudu, Springbuck, Wildebeest and Reindeer) Made…my bed this morning Embarrassed by…my inability to throw small objects in a straight... Education in the News ‘Big five’ challenges in school education – what progress have we made?, Teacher Magazine New Data Confirms the Value of Independent Schools to Queensland Parents, ISQ Private school enrolments surge by 15 000, Australia Bureau of Statistics QCAA post-cycle review of the new QCE system, QCAA... Time for a reset? A life audit can help you make positive changes To all the humans who have felt like they are a crossroad in their work or personal life – take heed – you are not alone. Whether it is the pandemic throwing our careers into turmoil, a... In the Community Have you heard of the Skit Guys? They describe themselves as a couple of hilarious guys who do skits, and want to make you laugh, but also point you toward Jesus. If you’re interested, here is their most popular video “God’s Chisel”(15 minutes duration). Who else is 75 this year? The highest grossing film of 1946 and a top box office hit for the entire decade was ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’. “I had a dream. I dreamt I was home. I’ve had that same dream hundreds of times before. This time, I... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Madonna King, one of Australia's most accomplished parenting authors and journalists has published a new book, 'Ten-Ager' which is the perfect guide to help parents of daughters transitioning from child to teen. Madonna is talking about the book at a free evening event on Monday, 29... Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 57, 17 March 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, As we close in on the last weeks of another school term, thank you everyone for your ongoing commitment to our school. It seems strange that we have launched the 75th Anniversary year with a low-level fanfare and now must wait a little longer... Need to know! The Parent and Community Volunteer Policy has been significantly updated to align with changes to the Blue Card system. If you engage volunteers, please read the updated policy, and contact Mel, Carolyn or Marteen if you have questions. _____________________________________ All teacher classifications have been renamed following approval... Congratulations Our Boarding team continues to engage in PD opportunities with Pat Rudd, Alister Cowper and Amaris Lancaster all completing their Certificate Course in Residential Care. Maureen Taurima, Housemother has also been formally certified as an Accredited Boarding Practitioner through the Australian Boarding Schools Association. Thank you to these staff... Staff Updates Trish Wieland, Afternoon Shift Chef is commencing maternity leave from the end of this term. If you know a Chef who is looking for work, please direct them to the College website for the application package. Ross McKeown, Boys Boarding Houseparent is on leave these last 2 weeks... Important Dates Respectful Relationships The College embraces the philosophy of restorative practices as a model to build harmonious relationships and resolve issues of concern or conflict, openly and respectfully. Restorative principles are used with students, staff and parents and encourage a culture of listening, personal awareness and responsibility. In the busyness of... Events Rehearsals for A Midsummer Night’s Dream are well underway and it is so exciting to see the show start to come together. Our cast have been doing an amazing job learning songs and choreography and our leads are articulating Shakespeare like seasoned professionals. This Saturday marks the start of... Escape for a moment... You know you are getting on in age when conversations include ‘back in my day’. Here is Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones reprising the classic 4 Yorkshiremen sketch. Technology Email overload is a real thing and Outlook has much functionality to support you to more effectively manage your incoming emails. Here is 2 minute video which explains how to set categories, flags, reminders or colours. Development Opportunities Dyslexia Handbook developed by the International Dyslexia Association and recently shared by Sonya Holden at SSC. It provides practical strategies for teachers with respect to modifying materials, pedagogical instruction, assessment and reading. __________________________________________ You can now register absences from work due to professional development, and attendance at excursions... Employee Benefits If you want to know more about salary sacrificing, including packaging day-to-day living expenses, Glen Thurbon from Paywise is available for appointments during the following times: Monday, 22 March 8.00am until 11.30am - Warwick Street Campus 12.00 midday until 4.00pm - Hume Street Campus Tuesday, 23 March 8.00am... Committee Updates The College’s Workplace Health Safety & Wellbeing Committee recently met. A reminder that you can approach any member of the Committee to raise any ideas or concerns and these will be tabled at the following meeting. Click here to read the meeting minutes and actions. Who was I? A well travelled (USA, Bahama’s, Mexico, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, The Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho) colleague has eaten mopani worms, variety of game (Eland, Blesbuck, Warthog, Kudu, Springbuck, Wildebeest and Reindeer); is embarrassed by their inability to throw small objects... Who am I? Born…in Toowoomba Lived…not very far away – Pittsworth, St George, Mitchell and Inglewood Indulge…in chocolate Plan…to one day travel overseas to teach Regret…not travelling more Obsessed with…flamingos; and collect…anything with flamingos Appreciate…where God has led me this year Can’t do…anything with heights Last read…Dear Parents In my... Highly Accomplished & Lead Teachers The Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement now includes recognition and support of Highly Accomplished (HAT) or Lead Teacher status. Rachel Scott, SSC Teacher is a HAT, having achieved this certification through AITSL in 2019. Certification is obtained through multiple bodies, including ISQ. Please see... Education in the News 4 Simple Rules for a Pedagogy of Student Voice, Corwin Connect Federal Education Minister reveals 10-year blueprint to get Australian schools back on top, Education HQ Queensland government to review sexual consent education in independent and state schools, ABC National survey finds safety and affirmation essential... Flu Vaccinations To flu vax or not to flu vax that is the question…the answer is simple - absolutely! I have wonderful news. Concordia will once again run our free Staff flu vax clinic at St Andrews Medical Centre at 280 North Street. The date is yet to be confirmed,... In the Community Ross Pieper, Cleaner across both WSC and SSC is participating in March On with Soldier On and has selected the 96km Challenge! Soldier On is a national not-for-profit organisation and has been supporting the veteran community since 2012. Founded by John Bale, Cavin Wilson and Danielle Clout... Who else is 75 this year? The Guide Dog foundation was first established in New York in 1946 and has trained and placed guide and service dogs, free of charge, to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to people who are blind, have low vision, or who have other special... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Madonna King, one of Australia's most accomplished parenting authors and journalists has published a new book, 'Ten-Ager' which is the perfect guide to help parents of daughters transitioning from child to teen. Madonna is talking about the book at a free evening event on Monday, 29... Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

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

Issue 61, 26 May 2021

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues, A lot of words and messages have ‘gone under the bridge’ (so to speak) since this staff publication began in 2018. Communication continues to be of the utmost importance, and Heads Up has been just one way of sharing many ideas and thoughts with... Need to know! The Uniform and Bookshop opening hours on a Friday have changed to provide working parents with greater flexibility. Hours on a Friday will now be from 7.30am – 10.30am. Important Dates Team Update The Emergency Control Team at each campus recently participated in an exercise to practice their response to an emergency scenario. With the support of the Hendry Group, who delivered training to all staff in January, the College now has a full suite of emergency procedures including full and... Thank you! Thank you to all our boarding staff for the additional events and activities that you led last week. The Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) has been promoting many events across Australia connected with National Boarding Week and have created the below video which highlights the benefit of boarding... Health Update I’m a huge Game of Thrones fan and as we like to say...winter is coming! Fortunately, unlike the show, we do not have to fight off zombies. However we do have to ward off the winter colds, flu and now COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness... Feedback All support staff have been invited to engage in a workshop and provide feedback to guide the development of a performance and development program for non-teaching roles at the College. The intended outcome of the program will be the professional growth of staff, which will in turn support the... Escape for a moment... We all wear different hats as the need arises, but who is the 'hat' behind cartoon and movie characters? Here is The Rock as ‘Maui’ from Moana. Development Opportunities AITSL has curated top leadership videos and guide to help you boost your leadership skills. Being a great leader requires a constant focus on self-improvement and professional growth. AITSL's resources for school leaders provide real-world takeaways to use in your professional setting. Reconciliation Week 2021 National Reconciliation Week commences tomorrow, Thursday, 27 May and the theme for 2021 is: More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. The goal of the reconciliation movement is for a just, equitable and reconciled country. This will only be achieved when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,... #CUPRESCUE The College has joined the #CUPRESCUE Schools Program with 7-Eleven Rangeville. Over 1 billion cups end up in landfill each year because they’re lined with plastic and need to be processed separately to be recycled. Together with Simply Cups, 7-Eleven is leading the cup recycling revolution in Australia so... Employee Benefits The current superannuation guarantee (SG) of 9.5% has been in place for several years. Effective 1 July 2021 the Australian Government has confirmed an increase to 10.00% and further increases in the following financial years. The Business Office is planning for this change and the new percentage will... Who was I? Who was born in Charleville; watched Skippy and Astro Boy as a child; won't ever ride a roller coaster as she is afraid of heights; has met the American band Davisson Brothers; likes to go camping and fishing with the family; loves playing touch football; and is... Who am I? Born…in a beautiful, peaceful city as a child, however the same city is now ranked among the global top 20, of the most dangerous cities with the highest rates of crime and violence. Can’t believe…I owned and carried daily, a 9x19mm Belgium Browning Hi Power gun to... Education in the News The Science of Blended Learning – a research-practice partnership, Teacher Magazine Three Strategies to Encourage Single-Tasking, Corwin Connect New legislation supports greater teacher workforce mobility, ISQ How teachers are helping to design an online network for formative assessment, ACEL Lifelong Learning After a very bumpy twelve months, many in Australia and New Zealand are taking a moment to think about their work, life, and home and what they want that to look like. In clinical terms, this is called having agency (or control) over one’s own life. This also... Who else is 75 this year? As it celebrates its 75th birthday, Vespa surpasses the milestone of 19 million units produced, including almost two million in the last decade alone. These are 19 million stories of guys and girls, entire generations who dreamed of and gained their freedom astride a... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Toowoomba Choral Society Youth Choir’s production of ‘Just So’, Saturday, 10 July. Tonight's Blood Red Moon, ABC News Thank you for your support of this publication through contributions of content and professional reading for colleagues. Email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au

Issue 70, 27 October 2021

Head of College Update Dear Staff This week finds us moving into the second half of Term 4 already. When I look at the school calendar for the remaining 4 weeks, it boldly reminds us that the remaining weeks are going to go by even quicker. I would like to... Gifts galore… I was recently informed that in order to get my Christmas parcels to their destination (mostly in Germany) and my online Christmas shopping home on time, I better plan ahead and do it soon. Well, last year I received my Christmas parcel from my parents in Germany in... Need to know! Planning and preparation for 2022 is well underway with some exciting new wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities being included in the Annual Plan. The year looks set to begin with a jam-packed development week with the schedule now available to all staff. Please take the time to... Career Opportunities Bus Driver We are seeking a Bus Driver to undertake the school bus run and assist with transportation for school activities, this is a permanent part-time position commencing January 2022. Boarding Residential Tutors We are still in need of live-in Residential Tutors for boys boarding. Do you know... Assistance Needed Concordia Archives We are still on the lookout for an archiving enthusiast. 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 to maintain the existing archive, archive new items and respond to... Book Review The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling By Wai Chim Possible curriculum areas: EnglishAvailable at: SSC Suitable for: Senior school/holiday readingThemes: Mental health, family relationships, racism, immigrant families, otherness This book broke my heart a little bit, but I loved every page of it. I loved the relationship... Staff Contribution Fund The Staff Contribution Fund was started in 2019 to provide staff with an official channel should they wish to support students who need assistance paying for certain school items. Staff can contribute to the fund via a fortnightly payroll deduction or via a one-off donation if preferred.... Visit from Paywise Glen Thurbon from Paywise will be visiting our Campuses next week. Monday, 1 November: 8.00am until 11.30am - Warwick Street Campus – Staff Room 12.00 midday until 4.00pm (if required) - Hume Street Campus – Staff Room Tuesday, 2 November: 8.00am up until 4.00pm - Stephen Street... Wellness with AccessEAP Escape for a Moment In honour of our wonderful video Queensland's Best Kept Secret, let's take a look at who else is dancing their way through the work day. Keeping with the dancing theme... this one looks at the work being done by Dr. Trevor Boffone to connect with and...

Issue 71, 10 November 2021

Head of College Update Dear Staff Over the past couple of months, I have been engaging in professional readings about wellness as we plan for this whole staff focus in 2022. One of the wellness areas which I have been reading about is gratitude. Personally, I feel grateful for the... Advent As we are coming closer to the end of the school year – and isn’t time flying at the moment! – we are also nearing the end of the church year. On November 28 the season of Advent begins. Advent refers to the arrival of someone or something. Advent... Need to know Staff Association The current staff association fund arrangements will come to an end after the planned end of year festivities. Moving forward we are looking to work towards a more inclusive model where all staff are involved in various events throughout the school year. Thank you to... Committee Updates Workplace Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee The Committee met on the 9th of November. The following matters were raised at the meeting and serve as a reminder to everyone: Air Conditioning Please remember to turn off the air conditioning unit when leaving a room. If you come across... Career Opportunities Learning in Residence Houseparent We are currently seeking an experienced and inspiring professional to lead our Learning in Residence program for boys in Years 7-12. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator We are looking for a passionate OSHC Service Coordinator to manage our recently established Warwick Street OSHC... For Sale: College Toyota Coaster Bus $36,000 negotiable We are selling our 20 passenger seat Toyota Coaster bus which is in great condition and only has 197,830km. This has currently been used as a school bus, with Queensland "School Bus" signage and flashing lights. All seats have lap belts or... Book Review Banjo Tully By Justin D'Ath Possible curriculum areas: English, HistoryAvailable at: SSC Suitable for: Upper Primary or Middle School Cheekily, Banjo decides to ride his horse to school instead of his bike on ‘ride to school’ day. After being sent home, he finds out that his parents are...