The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 6
Monday 7 November to Friday 11 November 2022
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Just when we thought that Winter had well and truly run its course, the weather turned out to be very average during the middle of the week. I hope that every family is keeping well and travelling safely as come to the end of Week 5 already. The Year 12 students are now mid-way through their external exams with several stepping away from school life after completing their final exam. We are looking forward to hosting all our Year 12 students at a farewell breakfast on Wednesday 16 November.
Good luck to our Year 10 students as they begin their exam block towards the end of next week.
From the College Pastor
All Saints
This week had two important dates for Christians in it – one was Monday 31 October, Reformation Day, and the other the day after: All Saints also known as All Hallows (which gives us Halloween, the eve before all Hallows). Of course, something far more exciting that dressing up and collecting sweets happened All Hallows Eve: It marks the beginning of the Reformation of the 16th century, a movement that laid the foundation for much of our modern world.
Community News
International Men's Day BBQ
We hope you can join us for this special event.
Save the date!
Our 2023 musical is We Will Rock You and it’s time to mark the following dates in your calendars.
Performance dates are Thurday 18 May, Friday 19 May and Saturday 20 May 2023.
Don’t miss out on seeing this amazing show performed by our incredibly talented CLC students.
Get ready to rock!
2022 Presentation Evening
Concordia Car Boot Sale - Book your spot!
If you're looking for a chance to sell some no longer needed treasures, please consider booking a space at the Conocordia Car Boot Sale on Sunday 13 November. It's a great chance to find a new home for items you no longer need.
Alternatively, if you have something you'd like to sell, this is the chance to do it. Book your space today by clicking here.
Free Family Event
Hume Street OSHC - Bake Sale
Please click here for a copy of the order form.
The Star Nativity - Movie under the Stars
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Sport News
Basketball
Our Junior College Basketballers are continuing in their Friday night competition and are proving very competitive in all their games. These fixtures are played across a variety of venues each week.
Results
Week 1 – Concordia 17 St Saviours 0
Week 2 – Concordia 16 TASS (2) 12
Week 3 – Concordia 25 Grammar (3) 9
From the Junior College Directors
Persistence, confidence, getting along, organisation and resilience are our You Can Do It traits at Concordia, and we have many students who exhibit these traits daily. On Monday 7 November, we will have had the privilege of listening to our Campus Captain speeches where our nominees will talk to us about their strengths and goals for 2023. HSC’s speeches will be in the HSC Hall at 12pm and WSC’s speeches will be held in the WSC Shed at 1.30pm. Both Mrs Jackie Minnikin and Mrs Juanetta Priest will attend the speeches of both campuses and then work as a team to interview the students. Mrs Libby Scouller and the 2022 Campus Captains will also be part of this team. These interviews will take place across Tuesday to Thursday, and we would hope that an announcement will be made on Friday 11 November at our Chapel Service.
JC Swimming Carnival Meal Deal - 17 November
On Thursday 17 November, the WSC Parent Connect are providing a meal deal for students at the Swimming Carnival and those students at their campus. Meal Deals will be delivered to the pool at 10.30am, HSC at 10.45am and to WSC at 12.45pm.
Orders are through My Student Account and close on Monday 14 November 2022 at 3pm.
Please note: This meal deal will replace Tuckshop in Week 7 for both WSC and HSC
Meal Deal details are below.
Cost: $8.00 with Gluten Free Options available
Option 1 - Wrap, Fruit Salad and Drink Choose from Chicken, Ham or Vegetarian Fruit Salad Drink - choose from Water or Chocolate/Strawberry Milk or Apple/Golden Pash/Orange Popper
Option 2 - Sushi, Fruit Salad and Drink Choose from Chicken Teriyaki or Tuna and Mayo Fruit Salad Drink - choose from Water or Chocolate/Strawberry Milk or Apple/Golden Pash/Orange Popper
JC 2022 Inter-House Swimming Carnival - 17 November
On Thursday 17 November students from the age group 8-12 year olds will be participating in the JC 2022 Inter-House Swimming Carnival held at the Concordia Aquatic Centre. Students will need to be dropped at the pool by 8.15am for an 8.30am start. Click here for a copy of the program.
We are looking for parent who are available on the day to help with timekeeping. We are running 2 sessions 8.30am to 10.20am and 10.50am to 12.30pm. If you are able to help please click here to submit your availability.
Outside School Hours Care
OSHC Kids Cooking Club with Bec Turner
Hume Street Campus
HSC Musical - 24 November 2022
We will be having food and drink vans in the Junior Playground prior to the Musical on Thursday 24 November between 5pm and 5.45pm. The Musical will then start at 6pm.
HSC Tuckshop Orders
At HSC, Tuckshop is held on a Thursday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Wednesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Thursday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 9.
HSC 2023 Booklists
Our 2023 booklists are available for online ordering. Place your order online through Browns Office Choice. The Book Lists' link is also available in Parent Lounge.
Orders that were placed and paid for before Wednesday 16 November will be ready for collection from HSC Resource Centre on Thursday 24 November between 8.00am and 9.30am.
Brown’s Office Choice - https://www.brownsstationery.com.au/
Please note, the headphones have been taken off the 2023 booklists due to quality of previously sourced headphones.
- Each student will need a set of headphones for school.
- Please check the strength of the connection where it plugs into the device.
- Our little Prep students sometimes get confused if there is a volume button on the headphones so please avoid this if possible.
HSC Weekly Events
Please click here to view HSC's Events for Term 4, Week 6.
HSC Prep to Year 6 Swimming Lessons - updated spreadsheet
On Friday 7 October, students from Prep to Year 6 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre. Each of these classes will participate in eight lessons over Term 4. Please click here for the schedule.
Please ensure that students have the following:
- Dressing gown - this is great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like;
- Thongs
- Swimming togs - it would be great for our Prep students to wear their togs to school
- Goggles
- House swimming cap
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
HSC Jnr Choir (Yrs 3 & 4) Performance - 11 November
The HSC Jnr Choir have been asked to perform at a morning tea on Friday 11 November as part of a fundraising morning tea to support Tony's Community Kitchen. This is a great opportunity for students to gain confidence in performing.
Event Details
Date and Time: 10am, Friday 11 November
Venue: Kingfisher Gardens Lifestyle Village
Transport: College bus
Uniform: Formal Uniform
Parent Permission
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Wednesday 9 November.
· Login to Parent Lounge >
· Click on Events and Payments >
· Click on - [[tour_desc]] >
· Accept >
· save
Important Note: Please check and ensure your child's medical and emergency contact details are up to date.
If you have any questions regarding this excursion, please contact your child's teacher.
HSC Volunteers Chapel Service and Morning Tea - 18 November
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Musical - 22 November 2022
WSC Tuckshop Orders
At WSC, Tuckshop is held on a Wednesday. All orders are to be completed online at My Student Account by 3pm each Tuesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Wednesday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 7.
WSC 2023 Booklists
Our 2023 booklists are available for online ordering. Place your order online through Browns Office Choice. The Book Lists' link is also available in Parent Lounge.
Orders that were placed and paid for before Monday 14 November will be ready for collection from WSC Shed on Wednesday 23 November between 8.00am and 9.30am.
Brown’s Office Choice - https://www.brownsstationery.com.au/
Please note, the headphones have been taken off the 2023 booklists due to quality of previously sourced headphones.
- Each student will need a set of headphones for school.
- Please check the strength of the connection where it plugs into the device.
- Our little Prep students sometimes get confused if there is a volume button on the headphones so please avoid this if possible.
WSC Weekly Events
Please click Here to view WSC's Events for Term 4, Week 6.
WSC Volunteers Chapel Service and Morning Tea - 18 November
Stephen Street Campus
From the Director of Campus
It has been an absolute treat seeing overseas visitors grace our shores again following the difficult COVID years. This week we hosted visiting students and staff from Kitatoshima Girls’ High School in Japan. In speaking with tour leaders on their final day yesterday, it was clear that the students thoroughly enjoyed their Concordia experience. The tour leaders remarked just how wonderful a school Concordia is, and that they always look forward to bringing tour groups here and would love to expand the relationship in future years. Thank you to Mrs Bianca Coleborn for coordinating the study tour, and to our boarding supervisions Ms Maureen Taurima and Mr Andrew Bull for their hospitality and making the students' stay one they will remember.
Elevate - Upcoming webinar for parents
We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education's next free webinar will be taking place on Wednesday 9 November.
Elevate Education works with our students, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series you will learn how you can help better support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school:
Wednesday 9 November, 6.30pm
How to Help Your Child Manage Their Stress and Wellbeing
Click here to register for free
In this webinar Elevate will be showing parents:
✅ How to spot your child's stress symptoms early
✅ How to start a conversation about emotional wellbeing
✅ Techniques your child can use to self-manage stress
The Edge Cafe
Start your week off on the right foot with a coffee or hot chocolate from The Edge Café, freshly prepared by our Year 10 Hospitality students.
This week come in and try a free sample of our lemon or chocolate slice! **Chai Latte now available**
The Café is open 8am to 9.15am every Monday this term. All beverages are one size and a bargain $3 each (Almond or Soy + 50c).
Payment via MSA or EFTPOS, no cash.
Students, parents and staff are invited to pop in and have a coffee take away or stay and chat while Kochie catches you up with the latest news on Sunrise.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sports News
Volleyball
Unfortunately, the girls' team lost their bronze medal match Vs SSC this afternoon 1 set to 2, 57-72 after having a particularly slow start in the first set (to be fair we did win the first 3 points in a row but then couldn’t break their serve for about 13 points in a row). After a slow first set, we were pretty much even in sets 2 and 3 so the girls deserve a pat on the back for fighting back hard.
In brighter news, Kashar was awarded MVP of the season amongst all teams which is an awesome achievement.
Rugby 7s
U13s:
- Game 1: Concordia 7 Vs St Mary’s 56
- Game 2: Concordia 21 Vs Downlands 22
- Game 3: Concordia 5 Vs TAS 29
Opens - Highfields Sport and Rec (field 3 game 1 & 2, field 2 game 3):
- Game 1: Concordia 7 Vs TAS 42
- Game 2: Concordia 0 Vs MM/Highlands 40
- Game 3: Concordia 7 Vs TAS 34
Boarding
Boarding Update
Hello to all our Boarding families. We are halfway and counting down!
This week we have had the pleasure of hosting a small group of Japanese students in our boarding house. Our students have all been great ambassadors and have displayed a warm and friendly welcome. The girls have learnt some origami and have conversed using some broken language. We have also been able to showcase Toowoomba’s beautiful parks and shopping centres along with promoting Tim Tams and Chocolate Koalas.
