The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 9
Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September 2020
From the Head of College
This coming week will see students involved in the exciting ‘end of term’ activities that are evident in all schools at this time of the year. For those in the Junior College, it is a week full of events that make the best of the change in weather. Sports and HPE stand out – what a great way to enjoy the start of Spring! Secondary students also have a busy fortnight ahead with the end of term assignments and exams dominating the calendar.
I am looking forward to chatting with our Year 12 students on Monday regarding their ‘mock’ exam experience. They are the first ever cohort of students to go through this process under the new Queensland Certificate of Education (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – ATAR). We will also be discussing what is required for eligible ATAR students between now and their final external assessment block that begins on Monday 26 October and runs for a period of three weeks.
The replacement of Pastor Mark Blackwell as College Pastor has been a very disrupted process. However, we are now moving forward with three possible candidates on the list. Discussions with each of the candidates will occur in the next few weeks and our prayer is that we will soon be able to make an announcement about this critical role across the College and wider school community.
Kind regards and every blessing.
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
LYQ Family Camp
The Lutheran Youth Queensland (LYQ) Family Camp provides the space to spend quality time together as a family and with other families. It’s a casual, self-directed time that gives families the opportunity to spend time at the beach, climbing Mount Coolum, relaxing at the campsite and if you’d like, taking part in some Luther Heights activities and communal devotional time. It’s totally up to you!
Key things to know:
- School holidays, Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 2020
- Budget-friendly accommodation and food in Coolum Beach
- Staying in brand-new Ocean Outlook facility at Luther Heights
- Adventure activities, devotional time and movie night for families to join in
- A perfect way to have a last-minute family getaway
- For families of any kind!
Check out the details on the LYQ website or click here for further information.
TJs Swim - Term 4 Lessons
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
Junior College Music Program
We are so blessed to have Mrs Hayley Sugars teach our Junior College students. Hayley is a member of the Queensland Opera and has studied overseas as well as locally. Hayley is a past Concordia student whose children are now studying with us as well. Thank you, Hayley, for the amazing work you do.
To read more about Hayley's accomplishments and hear her singing, Google 'Hayley Sugars'.
Junior College Moderation
The Pupil Free Day today involved our Junior College teachers coming together to do some moderation. Moderation is an important process to check for consistency of teacher judgement on student work, by making consistent, valid and evidence based decisions. Our focus for today was to moderate student writing across the two campuses. It was wonderful to hear the discussions and see the collaboration between our Junior College teachers.
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
Bearing With One Another in Love…
I hope that everyone has enjoyed their Pupil Free Day. As you would expect, a number of our staff are involved in the QCAA confirmation process which is the reason for the Pupil Free Day. Confirmation involves us as a College, providing the requested samples of Year 12 student work to QCAA for trained “Confirmers” to determine if the evidence in the student's work supports the level of achievement that has been awarded by the subject teacher. This is the final stage in the process which maintains academic consistency across Queensland. I do thank our Quality Assurance Team, our Heads of Department and Director of Learning and Innovation, Ms Wendy Bowen, for their tireless work in ensuring that our Senior curriculum has been underpinned by robust processes that have supported our Senior students and their teachers.
Year 9 Googa Q&A Session
On Tuesday 8 September, a Year 9 Googa Q&A session with Brad Teakle (Googa OEC) will be held via Zoom. The session is scheduled to begin at 7pm. Keep an eye on your email in the coming days for the required link to join this session.
Creative Generations: Student Entries
Four Year 11 and Year 12 Visual Art students have been selected to enter the Creative Generations: Awards for Excellence in Visual Art. Isabel Hoffmann, Emma Larsen, and Sophie Conrick (Year 12) and Caitlin Brosnan (Year 11). The four artworks chosen represented a diverse range of contemporary art skills and techniques and are a reflection of their success this year in the new ATAR syllabus.
Due to COVID-19,the exhibition will be presented digitally for the first time in 2020. Students will have their artwork showcased in digital regional exhibitions which will be launched on 6 October 2020. The digital regional exhibitions will feature the student name, school, artwork details and artist statement. The online exhibitions will also announce students who have been selected as award recipients.
The girls are to be congratulated on their participation in this exciting opportunity. Click on 'Expand Article' below to view the artwork.
Ms Holly Kiehne
Visual Art Teacher
USQ Virtual Open Day
Visit USQ's Virtual Open Day this Saturday 5 September. Meet USQ's academics, who will share their expertise and insights on the future of work and innovation in their study areas. Click here to register.
Sport News
Staff vs Students Competition
The competition has begun with the Basketball challenge being held this week. Stay tuned to discover which is the overall winning team!
Boarding
Weekly Update
Mad Sock Competition
This week featured one of the highlights of the boarding calendar, the Mad Sock Competition. After spending minutes preparing (physically, maybe even more psychologically), the boarders paraded their Mad Sock designs in front of other enthralled boarders, and a panel of highly experienced judges (including the notorious sock wearer, Chef Trish).
After minutes of intense judgement, the judges finally (and with much suspense) selected a winner and runner-ups. The winner, who cannot be named due to ongoing legal sock matters, is pictured in the gallery below (sorry, socks and legs only pictured).
'70s Disco Night
The night ignited with excitement with our residential tutors sorting the disco ball and music and demonstrating some very smooth moves!
Our male boarders were a little shy to start the night and sat back, taking the music in, even though heads were bopping to the beats. Even Mrs Maureen did her thing on the dance floor. Mr Ross sadly was on his RDO.
Young Myles Wangua took out the best dressed male, sporting a well-groomed moustache of which he became very fond. Jadyn Tants took out the best dressed female student followed by the student-judged best dressed staff member, Jack Dent. Jack lit up the dance floor with his moves like he was straight out of Saturday Night Fever.
A great night was had by students and tutors. Supper was supplied from the kitchen including freshly baked cakes by staff. Thank you to all.
Mr Ross McKeown and Mrs Maureen Taurima
Houseparents
