The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 10
Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September 2020
From the Head of College
During the past week I have been reading a book entitled Anxious for nothing – finding calm in a chaotic world (Lucado: 2017). How timely this has been as we enter the last week of Term 3 and reflect on where we have been and on what lies ahead. As Christians, we are urged to ‘leave our concerns with God’ and to do this with the knowledge that Christ has walked the journey with us and will continue to do so in the months and years ahead.
With this in mind, we as a school community will spend the next few days completing those matters that need tidying up, planning for the next few months, and understanding the value of a break away from the daily flow of being in school. But the work does not stop there! The Concordia Lutheran College Council and Lutheran Education Queensland are progressing the future plans for Lutheran education in Toowoomba through a series of workshops and wide ranging discussions beginning with revisiting our existing Strategic Plan – launched last year but placed on hold throughout the past six months. It is heartening to know that much of the earlier work still ‘holds true’ despite the changing and challenging environment in which we find ourselves. Leadership will also meet before this term closes to consider the key discussion points, and next term will be a time to re-engage with staff and community around the vision for the future.
Please continue to keep our boarding community in your prayers. Our international students have not been home since January and they will be spending yet another holiday without being with their parents and family. We are pleased that all other boarding students can leave Concordia and return ‘unencumbered’ – a sensible and safe outcome for all involved.
Please remember those key ‘safe school’ points that were introduced six months ago and remain even more important than ever before. Social distancing of 1.5 metres, hand sanitisation, coughing protocols including safe disposal of tissues, and do not come to school if you are not well - all key measures that will keep us safe as a community.
Kind regards and every blessing
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
HSC P&F Mango Fundraiser
The Hume Street Campus P&F Committee is running the annual Mango Fundraiser. Please see below for more information and order form.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
Hume Street Kindergarten News
From the Director
Festival of Learning
Our Festival of Learning looked a bit different this year, however, the excitement in the students and their amazing learning, was no different. They arrived excited, spent the morning finalising their projects and then shared their learning with all students in the school. Each class took turns visiting another class and viewing their work, then swapping over to share their learning and answering questions about their projects.
An overview of the project learning of each year level …
- Prep – Marble Runs
- Year 1 – The Chook Nook with chook pens
- Year 2 – Life Cycles of MiniBeasts
- Year 3 and Year 4 – Invention Convention
- Year 5 Gold Rush
- Year 6 Canberra
All students used elements of their Science/HASS curriculum, Design and Technology, and report writing in their presentations. Many added Visual Arts and cooking into their project as well.
Check out Seesaw and Facebook for more photos.
Who's that Duck
It's been a wacky quacky year so far but we are swimming towards the end of the term. Thought we would have some fun, so put on your caps and try this one.
Have a guess by clicking here. All entries are due Tuesday 15 September and results and names will be advertised on Thursday 17 September.
Getting to Know our HSC Staff
Natalie Blackwell - Prep Teacher
I am:
• so proud of my two children as they grow into young adults (even though the Preps are convinced I can’t be a Mum because I am a teacher!)
• still learning every single day
• so blessed to be a part of the teaching team at Hume Street Campus
In my working life I have:
• taught in three different states of Australia
• worked in the Early Childhood sector for over 15 years in Lutheran Education as a Kindergarten Director and Teacher
When I’m not busy singing sight word songs, I love:
• spending time with my beautiful family
• finding joy in the simple things of life
• cooking up a storm (as long as I don’t have to wash up!)
No Tuckshop This Week
Please note: There is no Tuckshop this week. It will recommence in Term 4, Week 2.
HSC Tennis Coaching - Term 4 2020
If your child is interested in tennis coaching in Term 4 2020, click on the relevant flyer below for further information:
A message from Mrs Rachael Burrows
'I would love to pass on my appreciation for your kind messages, flowers and gift. Your gift was very generous and the flowers beautiful. Thank you so much.'
Mrs Rachael Burrows
Prep to Year 2 Weeks 9 and 10 Tennis Lessons
Tennis lessons for Preps to Year 2 have changed for Weeks 9 and 10 due to swimming lessons. Please see below for the new times.
- Prep - Tuesday 10.15am to 10.45am
- Years 1 and 2 - Tuesday 11am to 11.30am
HSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
On Thursday 3 September, Prep to Year 2 students will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre. Each of these classes will participate in eight lessons over the last few weeks of Term 3. There will certainly be some tired little swimmers by the end of Term 3.
Warwick Street Campus
From the Director
In a year where many of the regular rhythms of school life have been disrupted, and our times are still uncertain, it was only fitting to acknowledge R U OK? Day yesterday. The Warwick Street Campus students enjoyed spending time with their buddies to ask if they were OK by using emojis as conversation starters. In a year that has been quite different for us all, it was easy to hear through the conversations yesterday, that our students are OK.
As we continue with our drop off and pick up procedures this term, I would like to remind parents of the following:
- We have noticed a large number of parents and caregivers trying to turn right when exiting the Drive Through onto Warwick Street. This causes congestion in the Drive Through and back onto Yaldwyn Street. It is much safer to turn left onto Warwick Street.
- Drop off in the morning is through the Yaldwyn Street Drive Through only. Please do not drop your children in The Shed car park or at the front entrance glass doors.
- Students must remain in the car in the mornings until a teacher is present at 8am. They must not be left in the Drive Through unattended.
We appreciate your patience and support with our drop off and pick up procedures so we can ensure the safety of our students.
As we move into the last week of the term, I am excited to see the achievements of our students. I look forward to sharing in the Year 4 Individuals of Eminence, as well as participating in some of the “Canned-berra” activities with our Year 6 class.
Mrs Jackie Minnikin
Director of Campus
$1.00 Ice Block Day – Tuesday 15 September
Student Council Students will be selling ice blocks at lunch time in The Shed on Tuesday 15 September for $1.00 each.
No Tuckshop this Week
Please note: There is no Tuckshop this week. It will recommence in Term 4, Week 2.
Word on the Street
Word on the Street is that our Year 6 students have adapted the traditional Canberra trip window decorations this year. The new “Canned-berra" design is almost ready for all to see. Stay tuned for pictures
WSC Tennis Coaching - Term 4 2020
Tennis coaching will again be available in Term 4. Please click on the relevant flyer below for more information:
WSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
On Friday 11 September, Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre. Each of these classes will participate in five lessons over the last two weeks of Term 3.
Please note: NO Parents can attend swimming lessons due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Stephen Street Campus
2021 Musical Announcement
This is Shakespeare’s classic with a modern take – the traditional play with popular songs all the way from Michael Buble to Kylie Minogue, from Janet Jackson to Beyonce!
There is something for everyone from Year 7 to Year 12 in this show – acting, dancing, singing, creative team, backstage, acrobatics and gymnastics and musicians.
Auditions are next week – Friday 18 September (Pupil Free Day) and audition packs are still available from outside the Arts Staffroom.The experience of being a part of one of Concordia’s productions is not something any student wants to miss out on! Click here to view the Audition Day Schedule.
Live performances have been reduced or altogether impossible in recent times so we are extremely excited to be able to give our students this opportunity. Come and create some magic with us!
Drama News
Congratulations to Senior Drama student, Mason Lindenmayer, for his outstanding result in the Queensland Theatre’s Young Playwrights’ Award, with his entry of a full-length play script A Little Too Soon. Incredibly, he was shortlisted to the top four scripts in a highly competitive field of young playwrights across the state.
Queensland Theatre’s Young Playwrights’ Award is one of Australia’s longest running annual playwriting competitions for young writers, and as a shortlisted entrant, Mason was lucky to be offered one-on-one feedback with a professional playwright to help him refine his work and inspire him to continue writing.
Writing a full length script takes remarkable effort and what an exceptional achievement to get so far in the competition. Congratulations Mason!
Mrs Jess Merretz
Drama Teacher
Careers News
The Careers Department at Concordia Lutheran College is excited to announce our newest initiative, Speed Interviews 2020.
We are bringing together industry professionals with students in Years 10 to 12 who are interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship, either fulltime (Year 12) or school-based.
As the name suggests, the idea of Speed Interviews comes from the concept of speed dating, and the format is pretty similar. A number of stations will be set up that students move between, with an interviewer at each station conducting a short interview. Our goal is that the students will be able to register with these companies and then work with them to find a suitable job placement.
Special Leave Requirements
We encourage all students to be on campus until the last day of Term 3 on 17 September. If you wish to depart for holidays prior to this date, please complete the Special Leave Approval form.
If you have any questions, please contact the College on 07 4688 2700.
Tennis Coaching at SSC
Are you interested in tennis coaching at Stephen Street Campus? Click here for Term 4 information.