The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 4
Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2021
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I had the wonderful opportunity and experience, with Pastor Thomas, to do an overnight visit to Googa to touch base with our Year 9 students and the camp staff who have been entrusted to look after them.
I have come away from this experience feeling very affirmed and proud of these young people, as they confidently showed us around their surrounds as well as welcoming us to be part of their hiking experience the next day. The Googa staff also commented on their maturity, care for one another and the grit displayed by everyone one of them.
Thank you to those staff who have made their way out to Googa to be part of this memory making experience with these students. The regular attendance of different staff at Googa was also commented on so positively by the Googa staff.
From the College Pastor
One College
It was a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon last weekend as a group of parents and students from our three campuses gathered at the South Toowoomba Bowls Club for a social afternoon. After being greeted by the friendly faces of Lisa and Dorothy, the tireless organisers from SSC Parent Connect, and admitted into the club, it was time for a drink and then onto the bowling green.
As the afternoon progressed you could spot people of all ages from Preppies to grandparents rolling the ball across the green – some games becoming quite competitive between Dad and kids! Wonderful food and drink provided sustenance for the afternoon and there was much interaction across family groups and some great building of family ties between parents and children too. The afternoon concluded with a shared tea of yummy hamburgers – eating together has been a community building activity from earliest times.
Community News
Concordia Archives
We are seeking an archiving enthusiast who is interested in volunteering to assist with our current archive.
We are looking for someone who would be able to volunteer 2-3 hours per week, fortnight or month! The position would involve working closely with our Teacher Librarian to maintain the existing archive, archive new items and respond to enquiries. If you are interested in helping out and intermediate computer skills, please contact Lynda or Heidi on 4688 2700 or contact employment@concordia.qld.edu.au.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Junior College Art Show - Friday 29 October
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
JC Inter-House Swimming Carnival - 11 November
We are now seeking nominations from students to compete in the Junior College Inter-House Swimming Carnival on Thursday 11 November at the Concordia Aquatic Centre, SSC.
This carnival is an optional event for the 8 year old students in Year 2. If you have a child in Year 2 who is 8 years old, they are eligible to participate in the carnival.
How to Nominate
If you would like your child to compete in the 2021 JC Inter-House Swimming Carnival, please click on the link below, select the events for nomination, then submit the Nomination Form before Monday 25 October 2021.
Nomination Form - JC 2021 Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Please submit a separate nomination form for each eligible child participating.
Should you have any further queries, please contact Mr Darryl Fry at darryl.fry@concordia.qld.edu.au
JC Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion
We can now confirm the new date for the JC Year 5 St Helena Island Excursion will be on Thursday 4 November 2021.
As part of our Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, we have organised an excursion 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.
JC Dress as a Farmer Day - 27 October
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
BYOD Information 2022
Concordia Lutheran College has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program for students in Years 7 to 12.
Under the BYOD program, all students are required to bring their own device for use in all classes. We recommend that if your student (current or starting Year 7 in 2022) requires a new device, to start the process sooner rather than later.
The BYOD Handbook has been created to explain how the program operates, set out expectations of parents and students and provide information about device minimum specifications. This handbook is available in Parent Lounge (School Links > Stephen Street Campus) and on the College's website.
Free Elevate Webinars for Term 4
From the Mathematics Department
What an exciting year it has been for Mathematics!
Years 7 to 10 students were excited to hear the Australian Mathematics Competition results have been finalised. Students are anxiously anticipating their developments which will be provided with their certificates once received. In addition, 28 students participated with 1 High Distinction, 4 Distinctions, 13 Credits, 7 Proficiency and 3 participation awards will be handed out at a later Assembly.
Concordia’s New Arbour
In the year of Concordia’s 75th Anniversary, we have been very lucky to have had an intricate and beautiful arbour designed, built and positioned in our flourishing Pear Shaped Garden in front of Redlands Building. The 2021 Student Council funded the costs of the arbour and the College is most thankful for the council’s gift.
Mr Geoff Becker, a Design Tech expert here at the College, is the man behind the metallic beauty. He looked over some of our archived photographs which showed what the original Concordia arbour looked like. He then did a concept sketch, loosely based on the photos. Mr Jason Smith, Director of Campus, and Ms Leah Parker, who oversaw the 2021 Student Council, also had input regarding the design.
Boarding
Boarding News
Another successful week has been ticked of the College calendar!
All our students had a great week last week with plenty to do outside the classroom with a PCYC/SWIN afternoon at the Jack Martin Centre where all our juniors joined in and participated in various games. Our boys impressed everyone with their basketball skills. Our girls were very fast off the mark with the field events. A great afternoon had by all which was topped off with a barbecue tea. New friendships form with many students from others local boarding schools.
