The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 8
Monday 25 November to Friday 29 November 2019
From the Head of College
In the coming weeks we will be enjoying the Warwick Street Campus Musical, Concordia Lutheran College Christmas Carols at Hume Street Campus, Orientation Day, Celebration Dinners for Year 6 students, end of year Worship, fun activities for all students and, of course, completing the study programs for the year. I wish everyone well for the ‘run home’ to the holidays.
NAPLAN Online
As school communities across Australia are aware, NAPLAN Online will be introduced into every school. We will be carrying out a trial with our students to ensure that our technology is robust and ‘NAPLAN ready’ for next year and beyond. I emphasise that this IS NOT NAPLAN or additional testing, but simply a way for us to work with the Authority in order to ensure that we are in good shape for future testing.
A few selected classes will be involved for short periods of time on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the Campus. Students will be aware of the purpose of the exercise next week and the sessions are design to not interfere with end of term programs. Please contact Directors of Campus if there are any questions.
An Invitation – This Sunday
In the coming week, we will be focusing on completing the year’s work and preparing for events such as the Carols by Candlelight evening at Hume Street Campus on Sunday 24 November. This is a whole of College event and all members of our community are welcome to join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Christ Jesus. Further details are available in this publication and I look forward to being with you on this occasion.
Kindest regards
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
From the College Pastor
Advent
The season of Advent invites us to prepare for the coming of Christ – at Christmas and at the end of time. I see this season a little like playing a game of pass the parcel. This game is a favourite for most children as they pass the present around eagerly hoping the music will stop so that they get to unwrap a layer of the gift. Each time the music stops, a layer is removed and there is often a chocolate or small toy that signifies the layers are almost off and the final gift or prize is ready to be revealed.
Community News
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.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Recently, Concordia hosted its annual Junior College Inter-House Swimming Carnival and what a fantastic day it was for all concerned. From the first House War Cries at 8.30am, the students never stopped, ranging from their individual races, through to the House spirit encouraging each other, enjoying the great meal deal and sweets stall on offer and most importantly, having fun and enjoying the mateship that comes with sporting endeavours such as this day.
JC Sporting Schools Programs - Term 4
Over 50 students each week have been participating in the Sporting Schools Program in the sports of Touch, Cricket and AFL. The four weekly sessions were held during or after school at both WSC and HSC.
The students involved in this program had a great time learning new activities, techniques and skills associated with these games, led by various Development staff from respective associations and sports.
Many thanks to the parents who came along each week to support these sessions. Well done to all involved. It is impressive to see our students involved in these great opportunities.
JC Friday Night Basketball
Last Friday night saw the conclusion of the ever-popular Friday Night Junior School Basketball Competition.
Concordia entered a Junior Boys team this year and have been busy training twice a week and getting some combinations on the court with a good mix of students - some new to the game and some old hands in the mix. The team has been coached by Head of Basketball, Darryl Allen and Morgan Harland with Mrs Leesa Pailthorpe assisting also by managing the team each week at the fixtures at various venues.
The improvement each week has been a credit to the players and their tenacity and dedication to training with some good results following. Games were played in fantastic spirit and sportsmanship.
Well done to all players and the coaches. These players will be the nucleus for Basketball teams of the future in what is a very exciting time with our programs and links with not only our Middle and Senior Colleges but also the All Stars Basketball Club. Special mention to the parents and supporters who came along each week to cheer on the players.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
News from Pastor Mark, Acting Director of Campus
Dear Hume Street Campus Community
This week it was wonderful to see and hear the excitement of the students as they participated in this year’s Swimming Carnival. It was great utilising the wonderful facilities of the new Concordia Aquatic Centre. Congratulations to all the students and especially to all those in Altus!
I would especially like to thank all the staff, parents and volunteers who made the day run so well. Well done, Mr Darryl Fry on organising such a fun and rewarding carnival and a big thank you to the P&F who supported the day and gave of their time to make it such a great event.
Christmas Dress Up Day – Wednesday 27 November
On Wednesday 27 November, students are invited to come dressed in their Christmas clothes or the colours of Christmas.
HSC Pizza Meal Deal - change of break times
The pizza meal deal will be on Friday 29 November. For this meal deal we will be slightly changing our break times to fit in with the pizza delivery. First break will be our short break from 10.45am-11.15am and 2nd break will be the long break at 12.45pm-1.30pm. The meal deal will be split up as follows:
- 1st break – food from home and the ice block from the meal deal
- 2nd break – pizza and drink
Please note that orders are due in by Wednesday 27 November.
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
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
HSC P&F Sub-Committee News
On behalf of the HSC P&F Sub-Committee, I would like to thank the College community for their support throughout the year. Without your help and support our events would not happen. This year has seen some new additions to our senior playground. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of not only the Committee from this year but also from previous years and the staff, students and parents who have been involved over the years in the Learnscapes plan and who laid the groundwork for these wonderful projects.
Thank you also to those who responded to our survey about meeting times. At this stage the meeting times will continue to be held on Fridays at 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. The first meeting in 2020 is planned for 15 February.
The Incoming Committee for 2020 is as follows:-
- Chairperson - Rachel Farrows
- Vice Chairperson - Theresa Evans
- Secretary - Barbie Lucy
- Bookkeeper - Sasha Dolley
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.
Mrs Rachel Farrows
Chairperson
Library Books and Home Readers
All library books and home readers must be returned as soon as possible please. Cost of replacing any outstanding items will be debited to your school accounts.
Thank you.
HSC Week 1 Events
Click Here to view HSC Events for Week 8.
Warwick Street Campus
Sincere Thanks
Sincere thanks to all of our tireless volunteers who have assisted us throughout the year in so many ways. You are valued and treasured! Thank you for investing yourself in the lives of others.
Orientation Day – Monday 25 November
On Monday 25 November we will welcome all of our new students for 2020 to Warwick Street Campus. Our incoming Prep students will spend the morning with Mrs Rowena Weier and our new students from Years 1 to 6 will also join their cohort for the day.
Each class will also have the opportunity to spend the morning in their 2020 classroom so they can get a taste of what to expect when they return next year. We look forward to meeting our new students and hope that all students and teachers will enjoy getting the chance to know each other a little better before next year begins.
Christmas Dress up Day – Wednesday 27 November
To celebrate the end of the school year and the upcoming festive season, all students are invited to wear their Christmas clothes or the colours of Christmas next Wednesday 27 November.
We look forward to seeing everyone in their best festive clothes!!
NAPLAN Online
Next week, our Campus will be involved in checking the robustness of our technological capabilities as we prepare for NAPLAN online in the future. On Tuesday, Year 3 students will be involved in a run through of an online NAPLAN test. May I stress that this is by no means an examination of the students (no results will be collected), it is simply an opportunity to test our technological capabilities and our internet speed as we endeavour to log in multiple users undertaking the test at the same time. We will stress this with the students so we can alleviate any angst and reassure them that it is simply a run through to test and ensure we have the capabilities to successfully implement NAPLAN online in the future. This test will be conducted at HSC, WSC and SSC.
Library Books & Home Readers
All library books and home readers must be returned as soon as possible please. Cost of replacing any outstanding items will be debited to your school accounts.
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
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/
WSC Week 7 Events
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Stephen Street Campus
Thanks for a Great Year!
What a year! Shown below is a summary of our new Year 11 subjects that we have implemented this year. Whilst we may be a boutique school, we pride ourselves in being able to provide a high-quality curriculum of significant breadth and depth. As you can see, it’s quite a list… 30 brand new subjects in total implemented this year.
Valedictory and Farewells
Last Thursday, we farewelled our Year 12 students.
The day started with a lovely alfresco breakfast and they then entertained us with an amazing chapel service. The evening was completed with the Valedictory Dinner at The USQ Refectory. It was a wonderful night.
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.
Sport News
AFL
Over the last four weeks, AFL Queensland has been conducting training sessions for our girls who are competing in the TPSS AFL Competition on Friday afternoons. The girls have done a fantastic job of refining their kicking and handballing skills, and despite the warmer weather would always be willing to run plenty of drills!
Good luck to the girls in their final games today!
New Sports Uniforms for 2020
As part of our commitment to enhancing Concordia's sporting profile under the Stategic Plan, new sports uniforms have been developed for 2020.
Please click here to see the artwork for the new uniforms for the following sports:
- Rugby Union
- Basketball
- Volleyball, Soccer and Touch Football*
- Track & Field
*The same uniform can be worn across all three sports - this will limit the number of uniforms that students are required to purchase.
There are also additional items including bike pants, tights and dance shorts available for purchase. These items may be purchased in addition to full uniform kits and may be purchased by students to wear for dance and cocurricular sport activities.
There are samples of the items available from Mrs Jana Anderson's office which located opposite the Function Centre (previously Director of Boarding office) during morning tea and lunch times.
Items are for purchase, not loan. The online ordering system will go live during week commencing Monday 25 November. An email will be sent to parents when this is available.
Uniforms may be purchased in the new year, however these items will not have the option of having the student's surname printed on the back. All orders that are made this year will have the option of having the name printed at no additional cost.
If you would like more information regarding the new uniforms, please contact our Sports Coordinator, Mrs Jana Anderson, at sport@concordia.qld.edu.au or call 4688 2700 and dial 1 for Stephen Street Campus.
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello, and welcome to another week of Boarding News!
Of course, last week’s big event was the graduation of the Year 12 students.
As Housemother Ms Maureen said, “We have a very diverse boarding family, who bond together to make our Learning in Residence what it is today. Students have displayed great pride in their respective Boarding houses and on any day, there are sounds of laughter and excitement coming from rooms and common areas. While it is was sad to bid farewell to our Year 12 students, they have left their individual marks and impressions on many of us.”
However, before they left, our 2020 Boarding Captain, Dusty Burton, took a few unforgettable photos. The one below is one of our favourites and includes staff, boarding and day student graduates, and younger students, which shows a true and glowing picture of the fellowship at Concordia. See the gallery below for more of these photos.
We wish all the 2019 Year 12 graduating boarders every success in the future, and we ask them to remember the valuable lessons of life they learnt during their time in Concordia boarding.
Mr Ross McKeown
Boys Houseparent
