The Week Ahead - End of Term 4 2021
Friday 26 November 2021
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
This final edition of The Week Ahead brings to a close a busy and very successful year at Concordia. My first six months at Concordia, which have been spent getting to know what underpins the philosophy and culture of the Concordia community, have gone by so quickly.
On some days it has felt as if I had been here longer than just a few weeks or months. Thank you for being wonderful hosts as your greetings, words of affirmation and words of encouragement have helped me to settle in.
Thank you too for your support of and loyalty to the College in 2021. I look forward to growing further and building on the current working relationship and partnership which you have with the College in 2022.
What I have kept coming back to during my short time at Concordia, is the notion and observation of every student being known and loved at Concordia. What an incredible pastoral foundation we have in place at Concordia for every one of our students, when we know that quality relationships are the cornerstone to success at school and in society.
Concordia is made up of an exceptional staff who are always prepared to do more than what is required of them. We are a very blessed and strong community.
From the College Pastor
Community News
From the Director of Marketing & Enrolments
Many thanks to everyone in our College community for a successful year of learning at Concordia Lutheran College. We really appreciate your support throughout the year!
Here are some final updates as we head into holidays:
Enrolments
We have had a fantastic year with many new families enrolling at Concordia for 2021 and 2022. If you know someone looking for a last minute enrolment for next year, please encourage them to contact us as we only have limited spaces available in some year levels while some year levels are full for 2022.
This is also a timely reminder to submit your enrolment applications for 2023. Our Prep and Year 7 classes for 2023 are already filling fast. We obviously want to prioritise our existing families but cannot hold a space for a student if we don't have an application form for them. Here is the link to submit an application form: APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT
Interviews for 2023 will be commencing in the new year.
Lecture Theatre Upgrade
The Lecture Theatre Upgrade will be commencing over the Christmas holidays! We can't wait to see what a fantastic, 21st century learning facility this will be when it is completed.
Many thanks to all the families who have generously purchased a seat (or two!) for the upgrade.
A note to those families who are still interested in purchasing a seat - we still have some remaining. To purchase a seat in your family's name, please click here.
2022 Fee Schedule
The 2022 Fee Schedule is available on our website. Click the button to access it:
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
From the Director of Campus
Here we are…
As students settle into the groove of the first day of holidays, our teachers are celebrating the end of the academic year with late nights of marking and reporting. We do know how to party! Reports will be published early next week on Parent Lounge.
A sneak peak into next year… One of the projects that is being finalised as we speak, is a new interface for students to navigate this digital learning world that we have created. Student Hub is a one-stop jumping off page for everything from their class Teams, digital texts and Math Pathways to academic calendars to links to express interest in cocurricular activities. This dashboard has been created by our IT Department and I am so impressed with how it is shaping up. I want to publicly thank Mitch and Daniel for the work that they have done in creating the Student Hub.
SSC Reception Hours during Christmas Holidays
SSC Reception will be open on the following days and times:
- Monday 29 November to Thursday 23 December: 8am to 4pm
Reception will be closed for the Christmas and New Year break, reopening on Tuesday 4 January 2022 at 8am.
Youth Forum 2022
Voices of Groom, a local non-political, non-partisan group, are holding a Youth Forum in January 2022. This Forum will be a visioning process for the electorate of Groom that will map out the future as our young people see it. It is hoped the event will empower young people to make their voice heard in our region. If you’re interested in participating, tap on the link below.
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello to our Boarding Families! Well, it’s a wrap. The year is over and your children will all be enjoying the comforts of home. We have had a great year and our final Presentation Evening was a huge success for our Boarders. Congratulations to all who received awards.
It has been an absolute pleasure to be looking after your children throughout 2021. They bring much joy into our lives.
Stay safe and look after each other. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all from Giabal and Temme Boarding. May the good Lord watch over you and your family. We look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
Mrs Maureen Taurima
Girls' Houseparent
