The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 4
Monday 31 July 2023 to Friday 4 August 2023
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Thank you to those parents who have taken up the opportunity this week to attend the Master Planning Parent Information Sessions. It has been very affirming to engage in overwhelmingly positive conversations about the many benefits which are awaiting us as we plan to come together as a College in 2025. A clear and consistent message has been that the essence of Concordia is the people, and not buildings or green spaces, that define who we are as a learning and living community. It’s vitally important to the College that transparency and accuracy of information are at the forefront of this feedback timeline from all stakeholders. Please remember to contact the College if you have been unable to attend one of these sessions but would like to have a conversation with a member of the Leadership Team about the content of the Master Plan.
From the College Pastor
Community News
Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions
Will parents have a chance to provide input on the new College building designs?
The Community Information Sessions held throughout the process will provide a forum to offer ideas for what the interiors of the new learning spaces might include.
It takes up to 10 mins to drive to the Stephen Street Campus from the Hume Street Campus. Will you offer buses?
Yes. The College will be providing buses.
See you in September
Concordia Lutheran College has made a change to the dates of the Open Morning. It was scheduled for the morning of August 8, but will now be a week of “See you in September”.
This new event will take place for a week from September 11th and will offer opportunity to view the college and its facilities, as well as meet teachers and members of the staff. It will help families see the authentic college environment and ask questions of both staff and students.
As always, parents and carers are welcome to come and inspect any of our Concordia campuses on any school day of the week.
We look forward to seeing you in September! If you would like to register your interest to visit one of the mornings of this week, please send an email to Enrolments@concordia.qld.edu.au and be on the lookout for more information. Write the new dates in your calendar.
Youth Leaders Program
The Youth Leaders Program is a volunteer platform for young people aged 14 to 24 to become involved with Toowoomba Regional Council. The program allows young people from across our Region to learn about their local communities' groups, events, activities and youth services.
We currently service a regional population of 173,000 people (ABS, 2021), with approximately 32,000 of these residents being young people.
The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in ensuring our programs are relevant, meet the needs of local young people and have the greatest reach possible.
The Youth Leaders also get the opportunity to learn about our processes and the role of local governments. We encourage them to have a say and develop grassroots projects to create positive change – not only for our Region's young people but the wider community.
As part of their role, the Youth Leaders provide a voice for other young people, identify community issues and share information on opportunities for young people to connect to events, programs and service providers.
The Youth Leaders represent areas from across the entire Toowoomba Region.
Please contact Ms Belinda Sanders via email: Belinda.Sanders@concordia.qld.edu.au if you are interested.
Volunteers Needed - Christian Religious Instruction
Are you a Christian with a desire and/or willingness to present the Gospel message to primary-aged students who may not have heard about Jesus?
Jeans for Genes
Remember to wear your Jeans this Thursday - August 3 and bring a Gold Coin donation. Donation boxes will be at Campus Reception.
CLC Parent Connect - Oktoberfest
CAN YOU HELP?
SSC Parent Connect is currently planning Oktoberfest for Saturday 7 October 2023 and is seeking volunteers to assist in the organisation and running of this event.
If you just have a small amount of time, we would really appreciate your help. We promise it will be loads of fun!
Please contact Ms. Belinda Sanders - belinda.sanders@concordia.qld.edu.au
CLC Ensembles Concert
CLC Choral Showcase
WSC Parent Connect Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Warwick Street Campus Parent Connect is holding a Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough drive this term.
There are ten delicious flavours to delight. There’s even a cheese flavoured Doggie Dough for your special furry family members! The delicious cookie dough is only available through fundraising and is not sold in stores, so stock up.
Order your cookie dough online before 14 August. The current scheduled pick-up date for orders is 29 August.
Click here to place your order. You will need to create an account and then select Concordia Lutheran College under organisations, and away you go!
HSC Parent Connect Create or Shop Raffle - Prize Winners
We would like to congratulate the following winners of the HSC Parent Connect Create or Shop Thermomix Raffle.
First Prize Winner - Monika Bennett with ticket #82
Second Prize Winner - Chantelle Manteufel with ticket #116
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Year 5 Immersion workshop and Debut performance
Last term, both HSC and WSC Year 5s combined to make one enormous JC Year 5 band. They had a fun music filled morning which also included sectionals with the specialist tutors on their specific instrument. They looked impressive with immaculate posture and sounded fantastic! Early this term, each campus band had their debut perform on assembly! The audiences were able to identify each song played and each performer was so proud of their achievements. The Year 5 classes are looking forward to representing the College in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod, Monday 31 July.
JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - Parent Information Session - Tuesday 1 August
The Junior College Year 3 teachers will be holding an information session to answer any questions you may have about the Year 3 Koojarewon Camp. All parents and Year 3 students are most welcome and are encouraged to attend.
This Parent Information session will be held Tuesday 1 August (Week 4) at 5.30pm-6.30pm, E1 Lecture Theatre, Stephen Street Campus.
Please click here to register your attendance.
JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - 17 August
On Thursday 17 August 2023, our JC Year 3 students will be attending their first camp at the Koojarewon Youth Camp, Highfields. Please find attached a Parent Information Letter and Packing List for the camp.
Date: Thursday 17 to Friday 18 August
Transport: Bus
- All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 8.30am. Children will be supervised by a teacher from 8am.
- Students will depart Koojarewon Youth Camp at 1.30pm on Friday and returning to Hume Street Campus for pick up by parents from approx. 2.15pm.
- Parking for both drop off and pick up is on the sports oval.
Permissions Required
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission for the Camp:
• Login to Parent Lounge >
• click on Events & Payments >
• click on Event JC 2023 Year 3 Koojarewon Camp >
• Accept >
• Save
IMPORTANT NOTE:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding this camp, please contact your child’s teacher.
JC Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion - 11 August
On Friday 11 August, the JC Year 1 students will be attending an excursion to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (LPKS).
Please note the travel details as outlined in the attached Parent Information Letter.
- Students are required to be dropped at the Hume Street Campus by 7.15am for a 7.30am departure.
- Students will return to their campus for a normal school pick up.
Parent Permission
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 4 August.
- Login to Parent Lounge >
- Click on Events and Payments >
- Click on - JC 2023 Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion >
- Accept >
- save
Important Note: Please check and ensure your child's medical and emergency contact details are up to date.
If you have any questions regarding this excursion, please contact your child's teacher.
JC Stem
Our Year 3-6 students have had their first STEM lesson with Mrs Emma Pukallus and have loved their learning. Throughout the week, Emma also sent home some information about an opportunity that students can be involved with if they want to be. Please know this is an option not a requirement. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please email Emma on Emma.Pukallus@concordia.qld.edu.au
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip
On Monday 4 September to Friday 8 September our JC Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached Parent Information letter and packing list.
All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 6am for a 6.45am departure.
PERMISSION REQUIRED:
- Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 28 July 2023:
- Login to Parent Lounge >
- click on Events & Payments >
- click on JC 2023 Year 6 Cairns Trip >
- Accept >
- Save
*Please click on the Jotform link below to fill in that you give permission for staff to administer Panadol to your child if needed.*
Link: Year 6 Cairns Trip Permission to Administer Panadol
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please click here to view HSC's Events for Term 3, Week 4.
HSC Staffing Updates
Mrs Sally Weir will be taking some very well-deserved Long Service Leave at the end of this term. Her leave will be for Weeks 7-10, and during this time Mrs Melissa Reimann will teach the Year 2 class for 4 days/week and Miss Fiona Collingwood for 1 (Thursdays). Most children will know Melissa and Fiona but over the coming weeks, both teachers will have the opportunity to come into the classroom and spend time with the students before Sally goes on leave.
To maintain continuity for our Year 1’s. Melissa will continue teaching Year 1 on a Thursday and Mrs Angela Norley will teach them on the Friday.
We wish Sally well while she is on leave and hope she has an amazing time travelling and enjoying time with her family.
HSC Prep Vision Screening - 7 August
On Monday 7 August our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, please fill in the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.
Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.
If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. Consent forms must be submitted by Sunday 30 July 2023.
Prep Vision Screening Parental Consent FormThe following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened – “What is Prep Vision Screening?”
HSC Grandparents' Day - 15 September
We would love to invite our special Grandparents to come and spend the morning with our students on Friday 15 September. The morning will follow:
8.45am Special Chapel Service
9.30am Classroom visits
10.15am Shared morning tea in the Junior Playground.
Please use the link below to register your attendance by Friday 8 September.
We look forward to welcoming as many Grandparents as can join us this year.
HSC Father's Day Breakfast and Minute to Win It Activities
HSC Tuckshop Orders
At HSC, Tuckshop is held on a Thursday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Wednesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Thursday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 9.
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please click here to view WSC's Events for Term 3, Week 4.
WSC Parent Connect Social Golf Day - Friday 25 August
The Dads Social Golf afternoon is back again for 2023!
Dads and their mates are invited to join Parent Connect on the green for an afternoon of golf, good company and casual drinks. Hacks & Pros welcomed!!
When: Friday 25 August 2023
Where: Toowoomba City Golf Club
Time: Meet at 12pm for a 12.30pm tee off
Game Play: 2 man Ambrose over 9 holes followed by coldies in the clubhouse
Cost: $35 for 9 holes. $30 cart hire ($50 per person including cart hire)
RSVP to Peter Lubbock via mobile: 0422 351 365 by Friday 11 August 2023
WSC Prep Vision Screening - Tuesday 8 August
On Tuesday 8 August our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, please fill in the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.
Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.
If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. Consent forms must be submitted by Sunday 30 July 2023.
Prep Vision Screening Parental Consent FormThe following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened – “What is Prep Vision Screening?”
WSC Tuckshop Orders
At WSC, Tuckshop is held on a Wednesday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Tuesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Wednesday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 9.
WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 31 August
WSC Father’s Day Stall
The Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 31 August. This year there will be both $5.00 and $10.00 gifts available to purchase.
Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special fatherly role models. Money will need to be brought to school on Thursday 31 August. If you would like your child to purchase more than one gift (maybe for Grandad?), there may be an opportunity for them to do so.
Please place the money in an envelope marked with:
- Child’s name
- Amount in envelope
- Number of gifts to be purchased
Stephen Street Campus
Sport News
Sports News – Term 3, Week 3
Recent Sports Results & Achievements
Darling Downs Cross Country Representatives
We are very proud to say that three of our outstanding students shone bright at the recent Darling Downs Sports Awards! Charlie Pietsch was the guest speaker at the event, Zoe Pietsch received a well-deserved Incentive Award for her outstanding achievements in athletics and Arabella Knopke also received an Incentive Award for her incredible achievements in touch football! Congratulations to these students.
Book Week Writing Competition
Write and submit a paragraph based on this year's book week theme - Read - Grow - Inspire
Outstanding Writing and Art Anthology
Submissions are open for 2023 outstanding writing and art anthology by SSC students.
Band Camp 2023
The students in the SSC Concert Band and Big Band participated in rehearsals, fun activities and shared meals together for the annual Band Sleep Out on Friday night the 21st July 2023. This is a tradition at the College and what a blast it was! We were able to invite specialist tutors for a session on Saturday morning, enjoy extended time to focus on our music for the upcoming Eisteddfod (30th and 31st July, Empire Theatre 6pm) and refine some fun ‘bangers’ for the upcoming Ensembles Concert (11th August, SSC Gym, 6pm). Thankyou to Mrs Rohde and Mrs McManus who assisted with supervision and to the external tutors that came into work on the weekend!
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello to all our families.
Welcome again to our weekly update of Boarding news. Our students have kept busy this week with their various sports and interests.
