The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 5
Monday 4 November to Friday 9 November 2019
From the Head of College
Yesterday, I heard a comment being made by a parent that made me reflect on our school and what its purpose really is. There is no doubting the fact that we are focused on providing an excellent education for young children and adults in a Christian setting; but the parental comment raised another point for my consideration.
The setting was the ‘Christmas for the Bush’ Worship Service attended by our Kindergarten to Year 6 students along with 2020 Captains from the Middle and Senior Colleges, and the comment was along the lines of, "This is what is so special about Concordia."
From the College Pastor
Community News
Free Triple P Positive Parenting Programs
Visit the New eSafety Site!
Introducing our new national online safety hub
We are very excited to share with you the new and refreshed esafety.gov.au website, a comprehensive, dynamic and interactive online safety hub for Australians. There really is no other place online quite like it!
The eSafety Commissioner has spent the last 18 months working alongside various experts to create, refresh and streamline eSafety’s content, so it’s right for you. Every page on the site has been updated with tailored advice, resources and support to ensure your experience online is an empowering and positive one.
2019 Sports Awards Breakfast
The annual Sports Awards Breakfast will be taking place on Friday 8 November in the Concordia Function Centre at Stephen Street Campus. All members of the College community are invited to attend this very special event to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our students in sport during 2019. Please find attached an invitation with further details of this event.
Parents of students who have been nominated for a major award or who are receiving a Full Blue or Special Achievement award have been notified.
To book your seats at the event, please complete the online booking form: BOOK TICKETS
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at sports@concordia.qld.edu.au.
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
Concordia Lutheran College Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 24 November
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Outdoor Learning at Concordia
On Wednesday 6 November, students from our Junior College will be participating in an Outdoor Learning Day.
We value outdoor education at Concordia and understand the importance of students learning in different contexts. Out of classroom learning promotes skills such as resilience, problem solving teamwork and creativity, and also activates “out of the box” thinking. Children learn everywhere and all of the time. Lessons learnt outdoors, whether Maths, Literacy or Science, will often stay with us for life.
We look forward to the children participating in each activity on Wednesday whilst also realising that the great outdoors is really... great!
Junior College Music Showcase - Friday 8 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 > Tours and Excursions > 2019 Junior College Music Showcase. Thank you
Christmas for the Bush Chapel Service
Outside School Hours Care
Stephen Street Campus
Googa Family Day
Last Sunday was family day up Googa Outdoor Education Centre, and Roz and I joined the procession of Concordia parents that made their way north to Googa to catch up with our Year 9 students.
As I sat listening to our students sharing their thoughts and reflections, I actually got a little teary. It was a mix of emotions but essentially, I was so proud of our students and the way that they are positioning themselves to take on the challenges of life while learning how to do this well in the context of community. I know that for the parents who also had the privilege of sharing this day, that their feelings were similar.
We are looking forward to welcoming them back today and hearing their stories in the weeks to come. I must say, that as a cohort, they have made a very positive impression on the Googa staff and I do know that they will return to us with a greater sense of their capacity as a young adults and understanding of each other.
Mr Jason Smith
Director of Campus
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
Pedal Prix
Last Saturday saw the inaugural Toowoomba round of the Queensland Human Powered Vehicle Super Series. Concordia fielded seven teams in this eight hour event. In total, there were 52 teams involved in this race from schools coming from as far north as Wide Bay to northern NSW. This is serious racing. Our teams demonstrated exemplary team work and determination as they knuckled down to the task of grinding out laps. Collectively, our seven teams completed a staggering 902.88 km during the course of the event.
Boarding
Boarding News
Welcome to this week’s Boarding segment in The Week Ahead. This week, a selection of photos for you to enjoy!
Take care,
Ross, Amy, Maureen and the boarding staff
