The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 8
Monday 30 August to Friday 2 September 2021
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Year 12 students on how well they have embraced and applied themselves so well to the Mock Exams experience which they are currently going through. The “mocks” provide our Senior students with a wonderful opportunity to fine-tune and revisit areas of their learning programs and preparation for the external exams in Term 4 – well done to all of you! This process also gives the Year 12 teachers the opportunity to reflect on, as well as refine, aspects of the students’ learning programs.
Thank you, parents, for the ongoing support and encouragement of your student as they begin to wrap-up this chapter of their time at school. Concordia will also be hosting a Year 12 External Exam Holiday Preparation Program for all our Year 12s in the upcoming term break. Thank you to those staff members who have committed to this initiative. Parents, please familiarise yourself with this preparation program and schedule.
From the College Pastor
Noticing the world around us…
In our chapels this week we looked at the helmet of salvation as part of the armour God provides for our protection. Students noted that our heads are fairly important, not just to keep the rain from falling into our necks but also for thinking, for making decisions and for guiding our bodies to do good things. Our heads, of course, also contain our eyes, ears, mouth and nose - the major senses with which we perceive our world and interact with it.
Community News
Barefoot Bowls
The Barefoot Bowls event will now be held on Sunday 17 October. Those who have registered can roll their registration over to the new date (you do not need to re-register) or, if are unable to attend, they can arrange a refund from the Business Office.
If you were unable to make it on the previously scheduled weekend but would like to attend in October, good news! Click here to register your attendance.
75th Anniversary Celebration - You're Invited!
Only a week to go until our 75th anniversary celebrations on the Stephen Street ovals on Saturday 4 September!
There will be a real festival atmosphere with the athletics oval being laid out with picnic blankets, tables and chairs along with marquees, food trucks and more. The opposite oval to the east will house a dedicated kids zone.
It’s going to be a wonderful afternoon and we encourage all of our community to come along and enjoy the celebrations.
Here’s what’s planned:
- Performances by SSC Choir, Year 5 Band, Con Voce, JC Choir, SSC Concert Band, JC Senior Choir, Senior String Ensemble, JC Band, SSC Big Band, JC Rock Band, The Fellas
- Special performance by Mrs Hayley Sugars
- Kids Zone with Commando Challenge, Silent Disco, Face Painting and more
- A range of delicious food options
- Beer Garden provided by Volcanic Brewing
- Wine and Soft Drinks available to purchase
For planning purposes (and to keep compliant with COVID planning), please register your interest in attending this event. There is no entry fee to attend. Click the below button to register:
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Library Notes
Children’s Book Week
Thank you to all students and their families for the extremely positive participation in our Book Week celebrations this week. It was wonderful to see so many children dressed in their pyjamas attending the Pyjama Storytime. It looked like they all had a fun time. Thank you also for the enthusiasm shown for the Book Week Parade. The costumes were amazing and it was lovely to see so many children remember to bring a book from home featuring their costume character. We understand that there is a lot of work involved from families in preparing their children for such events so many thanks so you. The children really enjoyed getting up on stage to show off their great costumes and sharing their books with their buddies.
New Date - Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion 30 August
We can now confirm the new date for the JC Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion as Monday 30 August 2021. The excursion will enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of our studies and research of Australian animals as set out in the Australian Curriculum for Year 1 students. Teachers in Charge attending will be Lee-Anne Millett and Angela Norley.
Travel Arrangements
WSC students – we ask that you arrive at WSC at 7am for a 7.15am departure.
HSC students – arrive at HSC at 7.10am for a 7.30am departure.
We will leave Lone Pine at 1pm and arrive at Hume Street Campus at around 3pm. Any student who attends OSHC from Warwick Street Campus can depart at HSC.
WSC students should arrive back at their own campus by 3.20pm to 3.30pm.
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
From the Director of Campus
Happy Book Week!
On Thursday, Stephen Street Campus joined with our Junior College to celebrate Book Week. Thank you to everyone who went the extra mile in costuming for the occasion. From Lady and the Tramp, complete with spaghetti to Shrek, it was great to see so many characters come to life. An honourable mention also needs to go to the staff who really got into the spirit of the day and were heavily represented in the bagpipe lead procession. Thanks, Harry!
Elevate - Free Webinar Sessions for Parents
Year 12 Valedictory Arrivals at Stephen Street Campus
Families and friends of our Year 12 students are invited to attend the Year 12 Valedictory Arrivals near Redlands at Stephen Street Campus on Thursday 16 September. Arrivals begin at 4.30pm and should last approximately one hour.
Guests are asked to enter via the road adjoining Harristown State High School off Stephen Street (normally the bus exit) and park on the oval in front of the Centre for Scientific Inquiry (CSI). Guests are asked to sign in at the check-in stations available.
We look forward to seeing you and we are sure you will enjoy watching our Year 12 students in all their glitz and glamour, take to the red carpet! If you are unable to come along to the Arrivals, these will be livestreamed via the College’s Facebook page.
(Youth) Alpha
Youth Alpha commenced last week, but we have a few spaces left for anyone still interested. Please contact Pastor Thomas asap if you still want to join!
Book Week at SSC
This week, the staff and students at Stephen Street Campus enthusiastically embraced their first dress up day for Book Week. After years of seeing the fun that the Junior College campuses have at this time of year, we decided we needed to be in on the action as well. What a great way to celebrate books, reading and creativity! Check out the gallery of photos below.
Sports Update
I hope everyone is enjoying having the Paralympics to watch, there have already been some great achievements from our Australian team. Looking forward to see how the games continue.
Boarding
Boarding News
Our Learning in Residence program is gathering momentum and students are recognising the benefits they are getting from the extra support being offered.
Year 12 students have been sitting Mock exams. The dorms have been opened so as they can come and go to exams and then back to the dorm for rest and more study. Food is also a priority when it is exam time. Mr Rudd, Mr Pope, Mrs Bowen and our team of tutors, support and empower students to do the best they possibly can with all assignments and assessments.
The weeks are flying by and we are looking forward to finishing it with some great girls' AFL – the Final this Saturday, 12.30pm kick off for those who are in town. Come along and give your support. Good luck to all those who are playing.
