The Week Ahead - Term 1, Week 5
Monday 23 February to Friday 28 February 2020
From the Head of College
2020 Student Residential Address Collection Notice
The Commonwealth Government has advised schools that the routine collection of information will take place in the coming weeks. This information is critical to the future funding levels of schools, and we are required to ensure that the information provided is accurate. The key piece of information relates to the residential addresses of all parents and guardians. If you have changed address in the last twelve months, then please ensure that your Campus Reception is informed as soon as possible. Any change of email or phone details should also be passed on to the Campus Reception.
A detailed letter outlining the Commonwealth government details is available by clicking here.
Ash Wednesday
On Wednesday 26 February, Christian churches and schools across the world recognise the beginning of the Lenten season. Lent is a religious time period of 40 days before Easter. The purpose of Lent is to draw people’s focus to prayer, repentance, and renewal of faith. Many Christians begin Ash Wednesday by marking a Lenten calendar, praying a Lenten daily devotional, and making a Lenten sacrifice.
I encourage parents and guardians to discuss with your sons and daughters the importance of this date on the Christian calendar and further information is available by contacting the Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship office situated on the Stephen Street Campus.
Kindest regards and blessings
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Toowoomba Central Zone Swimming Wrap Up
Congratulations to the 40 Concordia students who recently competed at the Toowoomba Central Swimming Trials at Glennie Aquatics. Concordia was the convening school for the carnival this year and we had some fantastic feedback and comments passed on about the overall running and organisation of the carnival with various stakeholders, ranging from schools, parents and general public in attendance.
An impressive effort by all our athletes with several achieving new personal best times. Many of our CLC students qualified in nearly 40 events, whilst several missed out by the narrowest of margins, to represent the Toowoomba Central Zone Team that will now compete at the Darling Downs Regional Swimming Championships on Wednesday 4 March in Gatton. The Concordia team will be contributing at least one quarter of the Central Zone team from the 12 schools that competed on the day.
Change to Reception Hours
The Junior College Reception hours have changed. The new hours are from 7.45am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.
Sporting Schools Programs – Term 1
The popular Sporting Schools Program is continuing in Term 1. After school activities of Volleyball and Soccer have been organised and students are encouraged to attend:
- Volleyball at WSC on Mondays; open to Years 4-6 students (max. of 20 students – first in basis)
- Soccer at HSC on Tuesdays; open to Years 3-6 students (max. of 25 students – first in basis)
More detailed information about these activities has been emailed to the relevant parents.
To submit your child/children’s interest in participating, go to Parent Lounge > Tours & Excursions.
Mr Darryl Fry
JC Sports Coordinator
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
Year 9 Rite Journey Calling and Departure Breakfast Ceremony
On 14 February, a clear, temperate morning, the current Year 9 students and their parents travelled to Picnic Point at 4.45am in preparation to view the 5am sunrise. The Year 9 students and their parents gathered together just before the sunrise for The Calling, which was the first part of the ceremony led by me, Mr Jason Smith, Mrs Karen Rohde, Maddison, Halle, Joshua, Zaeden, Claire, Jacob and Danielle.
Students and parents then had the opportunity to find their own special space to watch the sunrise together, where they reflected and thanked each other. The sunrise was magnificent as it heralded in the start of a new day and was a great experience for the students to share with their parents or carers. Many photos were taken to cherish this spectacular moment in time.
Year 10 Dinner
On Wednesday evening, the Class of 2022 celebrated their next Rite of Passage in the Rite Journey.
Staff and students came together at Picnic Point restaurant to celebrate the beginning of their senior schooling with a semi-formal dinner. Students dressed up and had an entertaining evening enjoying each others' company with a beautiful meal and dancing.
It was an interesting moment to stop and reflect that 12 months prior, as Year 9 students, the Rite Journey started in the same spot for their departure. Our students have come so far in their physical and emotional development and we are proud of the young adults they are becoming. We hope they are proud of themselves too. They are a credit to the College and have shared so many gifts and talents and continue to work on developing many more. They help make Concordia the amazing College it is.
Term 1 Tutoring
SSC P&F Update
Our events are starting to rev up and get into gear.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
As mentioned in The Week Ahead last week, we have been very fortunate to secure a spot at Bunnings West to host a Sausage Sizzle on Saturday 7 March. This is an excellent fundraising opportunity for our P&F and last year, funds raised from this event went towards the purchase of shade umbrellas for the students in the quad.
A Volunteers Roster has been set up, and thank you to those who have already kindly volunteered their time, we truly appreciate our parent and student helpers, and are very grateful for those who can spare an hour (or more if you wish) to assist. Please click here to view the Volunteer Roster where you will be able to nominate and secure your preferred times to help out. We will be seeking volunteers at Bunnings from 7am to 4.30pm, and students must be 15 years or older to help on the day.
Student Music Recital
On Friday 6 March, there will be a SSC Student Music Recital in E1 (Lecture Theatre). The recital will begin at 6pm and will conclude at approximately 7.30pm. We hope you can join us for this musical experience!
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to sensational Stedman House who took out the Stephen Street Campus Swimming Carnival! We shifted the format to a twilight Swimming Carnival this year and loved seeing so many parents there to support our students.
Stewart Paton Trophy (Aggregate):
- Stedman - 2123 points
- Altus - 1945 points
- Kessler - 1929 points
Middle College Faulkner Family Trophy Champion House:
- Altus - 881 points
- Kessler - 629 points
- Stedman - 490 points
2020 Swimming Age Champions
GIRLS:
SSC Track & Field Carnival - Date Change
Parents, please note that the SSC Inter-House Track & Field Carnival will now be held on Tuesday 5 May. It was previously scheduled for Thursday 7 May.
Boarding
Boarding Update
This week at Concordia Boarding, a pictorial presentation...
