The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 2
Monday 11 October to Friday 15 October 2021
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
It’s my pleasure to welcome back every family to Term 4. I trust that you have had a relaxing and safe term break as a family. The student body needs to be commended on how quickly they have settled back into school routines again. Thank you for your support in ensuring that your student(s) presents well in their Day/Formal Uniform both at and away from school as per the full uniform requirements. We have emphasised the need for them to be great ambassadors for Concordia and their family when they are out and about.
The next seven weeks will no doubt keep us busy as we look at finishing up well by graduating our Years 6 and 12 students respectively, support our Years 5 and 11 students as they step up as our new senior cohorts and leaders for 2022 and hear about our Year 9 students thriving and growing at Googa over the next four weeks. At the same time, our Prep and Year 7 students are almost done with their first year at primary and high school, respectively. Everyone is invited to be part of and hang on for this exhilarating finish to the school year at Concordia.
From the College Pastor
Welcome to Term 4!
Term 4 started with a buzz on Tuesday morning as the Year 9 students and an assortment of parents, carers, siblings and friends gathered to farewell the Year 9 students on their four week Googa experience. This is a significant element of the students’ Concordia journey and an important part of our Term 4 events. Of course, Term 4 also includes various end of year celebrations and awards, Year 12 final exams and farewell, preparation for transition to high school for Year 6 students, Christmas services and so much more.
Community News
Walk My Way (Term 4)!
Did you know that for just $26 a child in a refugee camp like Kakuma, Kenia, can go to school for a whole year? Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) has been providing support for children like this for many years, and many Lutheran school across Australia have been inspired by this initiative.
So, early Term 4 Concordia Lutheran College is challenged to Walk my Way, and help send some more children to school and so gain a better future.
The challenge is to walk 26km – and we are doing this as a community: Each Home Class is challenged to walk 2km over the first three weeks of Term 4 (13 Home Classes x 2 = 26km). The Year 9s will do something at camp and the two Junior College campuses are also joining in.
Barefoot Bowls
Thank you to all those who have registered for this fun event. We look forward to a wonderful afternoon!
College Policies
The College has a number of public policies that are available for viewing through our website. These policies and procedures include statements about Privacy, Grievance Handling, Child-Protection, Anti-Discrimination and Respectful Relationships. Click here to access these policies.
For further information about any public policies and procedures of the College please contact either the Head of College or Directors of Campus.
Year 12 Recognition and Valedictory Evening - Monday 11 October
On Monday 11 October, we will be recognising Concordia's Class of 2021 at the Year 12 Recognition and Valedictory Evening taking place at The Empire Theatre from 6pm.
This is a very special event that will celebrate the achievements of our Year 12 students and will include their graduation ceremony. It is sure to be a memorable and entertaining night with several performances from our talented musicians and dancers.
While this event is dedicated to recognising our Year 12 students, all members of the College community are warmly invited to attend. We are sure that there will be many students in younger grades, parents and caregivers, as well as Old Scholars from previous years, who would like to attend. All are welcome.
Due to COVID-19, The Empire Theatre requires all guests to pre-book their seats for the event.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Term 4 Training
Junior College Art Show - Friday 29 October
JC Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion
As part of our Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, we have organised an excursion for Tuesday 12 October, to St Helena Island for our Year 5 students to develop their knowledge and understanding of prison life experiences. Please click on the parent letter for more information. Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Thursday 16 September.
- Login to Parent Lounge >
- Click on Events & Payments >
- Click on - JC 2021 Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion >
- Accept >
- Save
Important Note: Please check and ensure your child's medical conditions and Emergency Contact Information is up to date.
JC Christmas for the Bush
Care Outreach has been supporting Outback families for over 25 years. Many rural and remote families are in their tenth year of drought. These families need us more than ever this Christmas.
In Term 4, the Junior College will be again supporting Care Outreach with their Christmas for the Bush appeal. You can help by donating:
- Non-perishable food and Christmas treats
- Toys and family gifts
- Toiletries
- Pre-paid visa cards
Donation baskets will be placed in every classroom. 100% goes to our farmers! For other specific needs, please visit Care Outreach and click on the 'Christmas for the Bush' tab.
All Schools Primary School Touch Training Schedule
Please click here for the Training Schedule for Term 4.
Save the Date - JC Inter-House Swimming Carnival - 11 November
Junior College Music Showcase - Friday 12 November
Parents of Years 3-6 students have been emailed detailed information regarding the Music Showcase and are requested to acknowledge your child's attendance via Parent Lounge > Events & Payments > Junior College Yr 3-6 Music Showcase 2021.
Please click here to register your attendance. Thank you
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
From the Director of Campus
Welcome to Term 4!
Over the September break, I took a moment to read centenarian Eddie Jaku’s memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth. As a survivor of the holocaust, Eddie now shares his perspectives on life that have allowed him to move forward in life and to live it in a way that allowed him to find happiness again.
“Here is what I learned. Happiness does not fall from the sky; it is in your hands. Happiness comes from inside yourself and from the people you love. And if you are healthy and happy, you are a millionaire. And happiness is the only thing in the world that doubles each time you share it.” Eddie Jaku
Year 12 Recognition and Valedictory Evening - Monday 11 October
On Monday 11 October, we will be recognising Concordia's Class of 2021 at the Year 12 Recognition and Valedictory Evening taking place at The Empire Theatre from 6pm.
This is a very special event that will celebrate the achievements of our Year 12 students and will include their graduation ceremony. It is sure to be a memorable and entertaining night with several performances from our talented musicians and dancers.
While this event is dedicated to recognising our Year 12 students, all members of the College community are warmly invited to attend. We are sure that there will be many students in younger grades, parents and caregivers, as well as Old Scholars from previous years, who would like to attend. All are welcome.
Due to COVID-19, The Empire Theatre requires all guests to pre-book their seats for the event.
Year 7 Geography
Year 7 Geography students had a very busy Term 3!
With Mrs Nicola Heuschele, students used the interactive Augmented Reality Sandbox to explore water catchments. With Ms Rachel Scott, students conducted a water filtration experiment using sand, rocks and water. Finally, with Ms Nicarla Hindle, students used a hands-on matching activity to explore geographical terminology and concepts. Check out the gallery of photos below!
Stay tuned for more from the HASS department across the term!
Mr Gabe Robbie
HOD - Humanities and Social Sciences
Queensland Mathematics Summer School
UQ’s Queensland Mathematics Summer School (QMSS) introduces Year 10 students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and new ways of thinking. Hosted by UQ’s School of Mathematics and Physics each January, this multi-day non-residential program is open to talented students going into Year 11 and choosing to study Maths Methods and Specialist Maths. Note: This program is non-residential, which means parents/guardians will have to make arrangements for accommodation and students to get to and from UQ each day.
If you have enrolled in Maths Methods or Maths Specialist for 2022 and are interested, more information can be found here. Applications close 5 November 2021.
To apply for QMSS, submit your online application form and provide some information to support your application, including:
- A letter of recommendation from your mathematics teacher
- A copy of your most recent report card
- A personal statement about why you are interested in attending QMSS, and how this might support your learning beyond high school
Ms Karin McKenzie
HOD - Mathematics
Ponytail Project
Our Years 11 and 12 girls had their beautiful locks snipped… and chopped … today, in order to raise money for the Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project. They raised approximately $2000 all up. A wonderful effort from Armina, Sarah, Lauryn, Zoe and Jasmine!
Farewell from P&F/Parent Connect Chair
When my eldest commenced at Concordia back in January 2014, I thought eight years to November 2021 was an eternity away for my youngest to graduate. Yet here we are and at the end of last term on 16 September, I had the privilege to respond to the Parent/Caregiver toast at the Year 12 Formal, which was fitting as it was my last official event as Chair of the SSC Parent Connect.
When I was first asked to do the speech, I thought, what could I say? Where do I possibly start? Where has that time gone? It has gone in ‘the blink of an eye’.
So I reflected on the moments we as parents have witnessed, specifically from the first day of Year 7 through to now. Over the years, watching our children embrace the school environment, trying new things - Debating, Drama, Art, Music, Sport, Languages, Tech, Food Science, Business, Dance, PE - and discovering what they liked, what they didn’t like.
SSC Term 4 Training
Boarding
Boarding News
We welcomed all our boarders back this week - thank you for returning them all to us. There was lots joy and laughter in the Boarding Houses which endorses that they were all happy to be here. We welcomed a new student, Louisa, to Giabal House. Lou has settled in really well. We hope she enjoys her stay with us.
We have a full activity program which Mr Rudd will be emailing out to all families within the next few days for Term 4. Starting with our trip to Brisbane, “Movie World” on 16 October. Weekly boarders are welcome to come at a cost of $50. We encourage all students to participate in this activities.