The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 6
Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November 2019
From the Head of College
Week 6 is a very significant week for our College community with a number of important events taking place.
On Monday night we will recognise the achievements of our Years 7 to 12 students at the Presentation Evening event taking place at the Empire Theatre. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our students and to enjoy some special performances that will showcase the talents of our students.
The Presentation Evening is the first of several events that will farewell our Year 12 students for 2019. We are delighted that parents from remote parts of Australia and from overseas will be joining us to take part in these important events.
The Valedictory Dinner on Thursday 14 November will see the students make their "arrivals" at Redlands House with the picture perfect Pear Shape Garden in the background. It is always wonderful to see so many past and present students and their families come to this event to support our graduands and we look forward to seeing another big crowd again this year.
For the first time, the Valedictory Dinner will be held at the University of Southern Queensland. We look forward to a wonderful evening followed by the final Valedictory Service on Friday 15 November in the Chapel.
I look forward to catching up with many of you over the course of these special events.
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
From the College Pastor
Abundance!
With Jesus there are always leftovers! No one need go hungry when Jesus is around. Recently in Chapel we heard the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, using just five loaves of bread and two fish! And once everyone had been fed and felt satisfied, Jesus told the disciples to pick up the leftovers. None of it was to go to waste. They could then use this food to feed others. In all they picked up 12 baskets of leftover food! Not bad from just five loaves and two fish!
Community News
2019 Presentation Evening - Monday
Concordia's 2019 Presentation Evening is taking place this Monday 11 November at the Empire Theatre. The event will formally recognise the efforts and achievements of our students in Years 7 to 12 and will feature performances by the Concert Band, Big Band and College Choir, Dance performance and the Year in Review video.
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.
The doors to the Empire Theatre foyer will open at 6pm and entry to the seating in the theatre area will open at 6.30pm. Guests are asked to be seated by 6.50pm so that the event can commence promptly at 7pm.
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.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs Bianca Coleborn
Director of Marketing & Enrolments
Concordia Lutheran College Christmas Carols
You are invited to attend our College Carols by Candlelight on Sunday 24 November held at Hume Street Campus. We ask that students come wearing their Christmas clothes or Christmas coloured clothes. We will have candles on sale on the night for $2.50.
Concordia Lutheran College Carols by Candlelight - Sunday 24 November
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Inter-House Swimming Carnival - Program
The Inter-House Swimming Carnival will be held on Tuesday 19 November at the Concordia Aquatic Centre. Students are asked to arrive by 8.30am. Please sign students in and out as they arrive or leave the swimming carnival. It is estimated that the carnival will conclude at 2.45pm. A copy of the program is attached here for your information.
Inter-House Swimming Carnival Subway Meal Deal
A quick reminder that orders for the Subway Meal Deal are due back to your Campus Reception by Monday 11 November. Any parents who are attending the Carnival and would like to order subway also please see your Campus Reception to pick up an envelope.
Sports Breakfast
This morning I had the pleasure to attend the Concordia Lutheran College Sports Breakfast.
It was a great morning celebrating the dedication, hard work and achievements of students from across the College.
This year’s guest speaker was Mrs Gemma Etheridge who won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics representing Australia playing Rugby 7s. Gemma inspired the audience as she spoke to the students about the importance of team work and resilience. Just a few months away from the Olympics, Gemma damaged her ACL for the third time. She was determined to give it her all in the hope of being able to recover in time for the Olympics. Gemma made the team and went on to win GOLD for Australia.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
A Note from Pastor Mark, Acting Director of Campus
Dear Parents/Caregivers
It is hard to believe that we are well and truly into the month of November. We certainly have some busy days ahead, so I encourage you to keep an eye on The Week Ahead so that you know what is happening on which day.
On behalf of the Hume Street Campus community, I wish Mrs Priest well as she deserves a well-earned break enjoying time with her family (how exciting to have her daughter and granddaughter back home in Australia for a few weeks!). Juanetta does amazing work as the Director of Hume Street Campus and we are blessed to have her serve and lead this wonderful community.
If I can be of assistance over these coming weeks, please feel free to contact me at Hume Street Campus.
2020 HSC Leaders
We have had the pleasure of electing our Campus Captains this week. We would like to thank all the students who have nominated for positions. It is a lot of work in getting speeches ready and not an easy task to put yourself on the line knowing you may get it or may not. We are very proud of our students and we look forward to them being our leaders in 2020.
Year 6 Celebration Dinner – RSVP 12 November
A reminder that our Year 6 Celebration Dinner is on Tuesday 26 November. All RSVPs, dietary requirements and payment are due to Reception by next Tuesday 12 November.
Outdoor Classroom Day
What a BLAST! We had so much fun on Wednesday with nine outdoor rotations. We played some challenging games and had fun getting grubby and wet. The outdoor classroom day was so much fun.
I really enjoyed making damper and stirring the mixture. Rolling the dough in the flour was so much fun. Passing the cups over our head with water was probably the hardest thing because a lot of people got wet. We had fun with Mr T doing leaf printing and had a good time with Mrs Burrows making alfoil rivers. We also made tents with wool. It was hard to keep the tent stable because the bases kept on falling apart. We cracked cool codes and made pictures out of dirt and sticks. My favourites were probably the water balloons and making damper. I had fun working with the Kindies and looking after them.
Overall we had an amazing two and a half hours of Outdoor Learning.
Jaida
Heilig
Year 5
Volunteers' Thank You Service and Morning Tea
HSC P&F Committee Request for Volunteers - Swimming Carnival Meal Deal
Our HSC P&F Committee are seeking help in organising and handing out the Subway meal deal at the JC Inter-House Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 19 November. You would be needed from about 12 noon. If you can help please submit your fillable form by Friday 15 November.
HSC 2020 Booklists
Our 2020 booklists are available for online ordering. Our HSC P&F will receive a 10% rebate for all orders placed online before the cut-off date of Tuesday 19 November. Place your order online through Browns Office Choice. Please see the booklist for delivery options.
*Please note that the booklists on the Browns website are the correct version. When ordering please use the online version.
Staff from Browns Office Choice will be in the HSC Resource Centre on Thursday 21 November from 8am to 9.30am with orders that were selected to be delivered to HSC.
Place your order online through Browns Office Choice. The Book Lists' link is also available in Parent Lounge.
Brown’s Office Choice - https://www.brownsstationery.com.au/
You Have Been Spotted Sporting the Concordia Spirit
Here is your chance to get a free coffee voucher from Wayne’s Encouraging Cup. Just be spotted in our car park sporting the Concordia Car Sticker and you could be the week’s winner. If you have been spotted, please see Carolyn or Delmae in Reception and they will give you a free voucher. If you need a sticker, let Reception know and they will get one to you. 301XFE, you are this week's winner!
Congratulations Bella Edwards - Fred Hollows Humanities Award Recipient
Congratulations Bella on receiving the Fred Hollows Award. It was great that Mrs Priest could be there to witness you receiving this honour.
Congratulations from everyone at Hume Street Campus
Rev Mark Blackwell
Acting Director of Campus | Hume Street Campus
Years 1 to 3 Touch Football Sporting Schools Program
This term we are running a four week Touch Football sporting schools program during our first break. This program is only open to our students from Years 1 to 3. An email has been sent out to parents with further details. Students who are wanting to participate in this program can meet Mr Darryl Fry on the Resource Centre verandah.
Tuesday 10.45am-11.30am - last session Tuesday 26 November
Years 5 & 6 Friday Inter-School Sport Girls AFL Team
As part of the Sporting Schools Program, we are offering an AFL program to the Years 5 & 6 girls that currently play AFL for Friday Inter-School Sport. This session will run for four weeks. The girls will meet on the Resource Centre verandah. An email has been sent home to the parents of these students with further information included.
Monday 10.45am-11.30am - last session Monday 18 November.
Tuckshop and Meal Deal Dates for Term 4
Tuckshop will be closed for the rest of the term, however, we will be organising meal deals for these weeks. Details are below. Please look out for envelopes coming home with your child/ren.
- Thursday 28 November - Pizza Meal Deal on Friday 29 November - 2nd Break 12.45pm
Years 2-6 Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons for Years 2-6 students began in Week 4 Monday 28 October, at the Concordia Aquatic Centre, operated by TJ’s Swim as part of our Physical Education Program.
They will need to bring to school with them:
- Togs
- Goggles
- Towel
- House swimming cap (can be purchased via the uniform shop)
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
A-Mart Allsports and Rebel
As you begin to plan for 2020, we would encourage you to consider purchasing your school footwear from Athletes Foot or Rebel. Over the past year, we have received approx. $1000.00 in rebates from these two companies. Don't forget to mention your school when making your purchase.
Forms to Complete - HSC
HSC Week 6 Events
Click Here to view HSC Events for Week 6.
Warwick Street Campus
2020 WSC Leaders
We have had the pleasure of electing our Campus Captains this week. We would like to thank all the students who have run for positions. It is a lot of work in getting speeches ready and not an easy task to put yourself on the line knowing you may get it or may not. We are very proud of our students and we look forward to them being our leaders in 2020.
Year 6 Celebration Dinner – RSVP 11 November
A reminder that our Year 6 Celebration Dinner is on Monday 25 November. All RSVPs, dietary requirements and payment are due to Reception by next Monday 11 November.
Costumes for WSC Musical
Parents, please find below a list of costume requirements for our Christmas Musical, ‘A Midwife Crisis’. Some items of your child’s costume will be provided. Please contact your teacher if you have any difficulties finding the items below:
WSC Musical Details - Friday 22 November
On Friday 22 November, all students from Prep to Year 6 will be involved in the Christmas Musical. Please note the following details:
- Students will need to arrive at 6.30pm and meet in their classrooms.
- The doors to The Shed will open at 6.45pm for families.
- The Musical will commence at 7pm sharp.
Please note that reserved seating will be available for the Year 6 parents and guests at the front.
Don’t forget to bring your costumes on Monday 18 November and Thursday 21 November for the dress rehearsals.
$1.00 Ice Block Day – Thursday 21 November
Year 6 students will be selling ice blocks at lunch time in The Shed on Thursday for $1.00 each as a P&F fundraiser.
Volunteers' Thank You Breakfast
All volunteers are invited to a ‘Thank You’ Breakfast on Friday 22 November at 8am in the Resource Centre.
WSC 2020 Booklists
Our 2020 booklists are available for online ordering. Place your order online through Browns Office Choice. The Book Lists' link is also available in Parent Lounge.
Brown’s Office Choice - https://www.brownsstationery.com.au/
Outdoor Learning Day
Tuckshop & Meal Deal Dates for Term 4
Tuckshop will be closed on the following date:
- Wednesday 27 November
We will be having a Meal Deal on the following date (orders have now closed):
- Wednesday 27 November – WSC Meal Deal
Years 1 to 3 - Term 4 Sporting Schools Touch Football Program
This term we are running a four week Touch Football Sporting Schools Program during our lunch time. This program is only open to our students from Year 1 to Year 3. An email has been sent to these parents with further details. Students who are wanting to participate in this program can meet Mr Darryl Fry on the day.
Wednesdays 12.45pm to 1.30pm – last session, 20 November
Years 5 & 6 Friday Inter-School Sport AFL Girls Team
As part of the Sporting Schools Program, we are offering an AFL program to the Years 5 & 6 girls who currently play AFL for their Friday Inter-School Sports. This session will run for four weeks starting in Week 4. An email has been sent to the parents of these students with further details.
Wednesdays 12.45pm to 1.30pm – last session, 20 November
WSC Week 7 Events
Click Here to view WSC events for Week 7
Forms to Complete - WSC
Stephen Street Campus
German Student Exchange in Australia
Last week we said goodbye to the German exchange students from our two partner schools in Hamburg after spending two weeks here at Concordia and Faith Lutheran College. This is the fourth time Concordia has welcomed the German exchange students to Australia on the school exchange program. Students have stayed with host families and attended school with their buddies throughout their time in Toowoomba. The tour group had an excursion to the Sunshine Coast and even tried playing and learning AFL and cricket.
Valedictory Arrivals
It’s that exciting time of year again when we are so proud to hold the Year 12 Valedictory Arrivals outside Redlands. This year, we request that all visitors/spectators to the Valedictory Arrivals enter SSC via Stephen Street using the driveway which runs along the Harristown State High School fence, with parking to be on the oval below CSI. Your cooperation will be most appreciated. The Arrivals will begin at 5.30pm.
Kowanyama Primary School Students Visit Concordia
On Wednesday 6 November, Year 7 students had some very shy Year 5 visitors sit in on either a Maths or History lesson. After their classroom visit, while touring around the campus, some of the visiting students even enjoyed the opportunity to join the Year 9 students for a soccer skill game and the Year 8 students for a basketball drill.
The Year 5 students come from Kowanyama Primary school which is inland from the Gulf of Carpentaria approximately 19-hour drive to Cairns in far North Queensland. They are currently visiting Toowoomba schools, USQ and exploring the local attractions for the week.
For many of the students, this is the first time that they had travelled by plane or been away from home. When they were asked about what they had enjoyed the most about their brief visit to Concordia, a few of the students said that they had liked the sport, Maths and watching the dance students.
Mrs Roslyn Cook
Middle College Coordinator
2020 Book Lists
Book Lists for 2020 are now available for online ordering through Browns Office Choice. The link is also available in Parent Lounge.
Last Chance to Order your Christmas Treats!
Time is running out to order Christmas Treats from our Term 4 fundraiser with Homestyle Bake. Click here to see all of the delicious Christmas treats on the menu!
Order forms are available to be collected at Reception. Orders are due by next Friday 15 November. Orders can be collected on Wednesday 20 November.
Mrs Suzette Vermeulen
SSC P&F Secretary