The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 3
Monday 21 October to Friday 25 October 2019
From the Head of College
Rugby is back at Concordia!
It was sensational to see our teams compete in the Toowoomba Rugby 7’s competition this week. This is the first time in many years that we have entered both boys and girls teams under the Concordia banner, and there was such a vibrant atmosphere as some 40 students took part in Round 1.
From the College Pastor
All Saints
November 1 is known as ‘All Saints’. On or around this day many Churches hold a service where they remember members of their congregations who have recently died. It is a service filled with many emotions as people feel the hurt and grief of losing a loved one, the joy of precious memories of that person, and also the hope that is given through the risen Lord, Jesus.
Each year at Stephen Street Campus we hold an All Saints service and give students and staff the opportunity to come forward and light a candle in memory of a loved one.
On Wednesday 30 October at 8.30am, the Stephen Street Campus staff and students will have an All Saints service during the usual Wednesday morning time of worship in the Concordia Chapel. If you would like to come forward and be part of the service and light a candle in memory of a loved one (whether they died recently or years ago) you are most welcome to join us.
God’s blessings.
Pastor Mark Blackwell
College Pastor
Community News
2019 Presentation Evening
Concordia's 2019 Presentation Evening will formally recognise the efforts and achievements of our students in Years 7 to 12 at the Empire Theatre on Monday 11 November. All members of the College community are warmly invited to attend this significant event on the College calendar. Students are required to wear their formal uniform for the event.
While the focus of the evening is our Middle and Senior College students, families in the Junior College are very welcome to attend this event. Highlights of the evening will include performances by the Concert Band, Big Band and College Choir, Dance performance and Year in Review video.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs Bianca Coleborn
Director of Marketing & Enrolments
Martin Luther OSHC Shopping Fundraiser - Saturday 9 November
Mango Fundraiser
Change to 2020 Calendar
The annual student free day to support participation in the confirmation process has been moved by the Government from the currently scheduled for 19 October 2020 to Friday 4 September 2020.
We have updated the 2020 Term Dates to reflect this - please click on the following link to access the updated version: 2020 Term Dates
Orders now open for Christmas Fundraising Drive
Orders are now open for our Term 4 fundraiser with Homestyle Bake. There is a range of delicious Christmas treats available to order through this fundraising drive.
You can collect your order form from any campus Reception or click here to download the order form and brochure. Order forms and payment can be make to Reception at each campus. Payments can be made by cash or card.
Orders are due by Friday 8 November and can be collected on Wednesday 20 November.
Mrs Suzette Vermeulen
SSC P&F Secretary
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Junior College Music Showcase - Friday 8 November
Christmas for the Bush Drought Relief Service Project
Junior College Art Show - Friday 1 November
Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion
On Thursday 24 October, our JC Year 5 students will be visiting St Helena Island to develop their knowledge and understanding of prison life experiences. All students are asked to arrive at the Hume Street Campus by 6.15am for 6.30am departure. They will be returning to Hume Street Campus by approx. 4.30pm. Please login to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 18 October.
Year 3 Sea World Excursion
On Friday 1 November, the JC Year 3 students will be participating in an educational Sea World excursion. All students are asked to arrive at the Hume Street Campus by 6.30am and will return to the Hume Street Campus at approximately 5pm. If you haven't already done so, please log in to Parent Lounge to submit your permission which was due back on Thursday 24 October.
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
Term 4 Sports Training Schedule
A reminder that there is no training on Monday 21 October due to the Pupil Free Day.
Geography Excursion
On Friday 10 October, the Year 10,11 and 12 Geography classes took an excursion to areas in Toowoomba to collect primary data and information for our upcoming assessment. The day began with a tour of Cobb & Co Museum with an insightful administrator Tony Coonan.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Update
Congratulations to Kodi Delaney-Leech who has successfully completed his Silver Award in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. He is now going on to complete his Gold Award. This is a wonderful achievement.
Congratulations also to Courtney Schmidt, Clara Gratwick, Tyla Parker, Jessica Hollonds, Savannah Hayes and Isabel Barton for successfully completing their Practice and Qualifying Silver Adventurous Journeys.
Also, a special mention to Leah Parker for the coordination of these trips.
Mr John Mathews
Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator
Orders are now open for Christmas Treats!
Orders are now open for our Term 4 fundraiser with Homestyle Bake. There is a range of delicious Christmas treats available to order through this fundraising drive.
You can collect your order form from any campus Reception or click here to download the order form and brochure. Order forms and payment can be make to Reception at each campus. Payments can be made by cash or card.
Orders must be submitted by Wednesday 13 November and can be collected on Wednesday 20 November.
Mrs Suzette Vermeulen
SSC P&F Secretary
Queensland Conservatorium State Honours Ensemble Program
From 3 to 6 October, six Stephen Street Campus students secured places in the prestigious Queensland Conservatorium’s State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP).
SHEP has more than 1,000 students participating in the program each year across 15 ensembles. This year Samuel Healy, Sophie Kristensen, Courtney Johnson, Armina Apan, Melissa Gillbard, Meg Kirby and Bridie Middleton were selected for this program from more than 3,800 of Queensland’s most talented musicians.
The four day program is filled with intensive rehearsals working with some of the world’s most renowned conductors that culminated with a Grand Finale performance on Sunday 6 October.
Congratulations to Samuel, Sophie, Courtney, Armina, Melissa, Meg and Bridie for their selection and participation in this program.
Mr Paul Edwards
Coordinator of Music Performance
Boarding
When plans change!
Question: What do you do when you have planned a challenging outdoor walk, and it rains in Toowoomba?
