The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 10
Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September 2025
From the Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
With the commencement of Term 4, please be aware of the changes made to the Stephen Street entrance.
As you would be aware, the driveway narrows slightly when you pass through the brick gates. This can lead to a buildup of vehicles entering SSC from Stephen Street. To help maintain a smooth flow of traffic, vehicles exiting the College grounds will now be required to give way to those entering. To facilitate the work, this entry will be closed on Friday, 26 September, and access to SSC will be available only via the South Street entrance. Please see attached photos for the upcoming changes.
Don’t miss our students in “When I Think of The End.”
At Concordia, we are proud to see our students taking their creativity into the wider community.
Joshua Walkington, Abigail Leslight and Bruce Blessing have been selected for the 2025 Senior IMPACT Ensemble at The Empire Theatre. Since May, they have been working alongside their cast mates to devise, write and now rehearse a brand new production, When I Think of The End, opening this October.
This is an extraordinary achievement for three of our young people and a clear example of how Concordia’s commitment to nurturing creativity extends far beyond the classroom.
We encourage our community to support Josh, Abi and Bruce by attending the show and celebrating their success.
Spring has Sprung!
Soloist Concert
The incredible talents of our music students truly entertained at the Spring has Sprung solo concert held on Thursday, September 4.
Students from all three campuses came together to deliver yet another memorable concert, showcasing both their musical growth and their courage. Seasoned performers demonstrated their continued development in skill and confidence, while debut performers bravely stepped out of their comfort zones to share their musical journeys with a large audience.
This concert marked the third in our Solo Concert Series for the year, and we couldn’t be prouder of every performer who took the stage.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the final concert in the series coming up in Term 4 on November13. We can’t wait to see (and hear!) what’s next.
Oktoberfest 2025 - Date Claimer
Oktoberfest will be here before you know it!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 October. This year's event promises to be fantastic with food stalls, music, entertainment, and more already lined up. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.
Tickets are now available! Click HERE to book your Early Bird Tickets!
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Student Illness
As we move through to the end of Term 3, we kindly remind families of the importance of keeping children at home when they are unwell. Even mild symptoms such as coughs, colds, or upset stomachs can spread quickly through classrooms, impacting the health and learning of other students and staff. Allowing your child the time to rest and recover not only supports their own wellbeing but also helps us maintain a healthy and safe environment for all children at school. We greatly appreciate your support in caring for our whole community.
JC Oktoberfest Raffle
We are excitedly preparing for the upcoming Oktoberfest event scheduled for Saturday, 25 October, from 4pm to 8pm. This event aims not only to raise funds for the college but also to provide an opportunity for the college community to come together again.
For this event, we are organising a raffle, with each Year Level putting together a hamper with a particular theme.
Please click here to read the letter from our Junior Campus Directors for more information.
JC Track and Field News
CENTRAL ZONE TRACK AND FIELD CARNIVAL 2025
With perfect weather setting the stage for athletes and spectators alike, our Central Zone Track and Field representatives enjoyed a wonderful day at O’Quinn St Monday 18th August. Concordia was proudly represented across a range of events, with eight students selected in the Central Zone team to compete at the Darling Downs trials on 1st September.
Several other students narrowly missed qualification, with only the top two from each event progressing to the next level. This is the “nature of the beast” in competitive sport – learning to perform on the day under pressure. These carnivals provide valuable lessons in resilience and determination, and our students embraced the challenge with outstanding sportsmanship.
Concordia is immensely proud of every athlete’s effort.
Acknowledgements
A huge thank you goes to everyone who supported our athletes in the lead-up to the carnival – from the office staff managing paperwork, to our SSC sports coaches Mr Mathews and Mr Prinsloo, and to the parents who transported students to early-morning and after-school training sessions over the past five weeks.
On the day, Mrs Warrener and Mr Oosthuizen were exceptional in looking after the team. We also deeply appreciated the many parents who came along to cheer, creating a fantastic atmosphere for our athletes.
Congratulations to our Central Zone Representatives for 2025:
- Nate Adams
- McKaylah Turnbull
- Olivia Han
- Frazer Merretz
- Beau Ramia
- Ajah Ayii
- Thomas Richards
- Thomas Cameron
Special recognition to Thomas Richards, who set a new Central Zone Boys 11 Years 1500m record, with a time of 5:07.56.
Darling Downs Primary Schools Carnival Success
From the very recent Darling Downs Primary Schools Carnival, both Ajah Ayii (11 Years 200m, 800m, 1500m) and Thomas Richards (11 Years 800m, 1500m) have been selected to compete at the State Titles in Brisbane. This is an outstanding achievement, building on their earlier Queensland Cross Country selections – Ajah in the school team and Thomas in the club team.
We congratulate all athletes on their achievements and thank our community for the continued support.
JC Twilight Showcase - Wednesday 17 September
We warmly invite you to join us on Wednesday, 17 September from 5.30pm to 6.30pm to explore our classrooms and celebrate the learning that has taken place over the past term/semester.
Families and visitors are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you wish and visit as many classrooms as you choose. This evening is always a special highlight for students as they proudly share their learning journey with you.
We look forward to welcoming you on the night.
