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Issue 22, 20 March 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Thank you once again to everyone involved with last weekend’s Open Day. A great success as I said in my earlier email, and it could not have happened without your commitment and support. Thank you! What educators do ‘makes a difference’ In recent... Need to know! With several new staff to the College, it is important to familiarise ourselves with the College lockdown procedures, and particularly the music that will play in such a scenario. Click here to listen to the College song music and remember the CLOSE procedure: Close all outer blinds and... ____________________________________________________ College policies and procedures are continuing to be reviewed and updated by Leadership and College Council. Please read these and familiarise yourself with the requirements, as they relate to your role at the College. Privacy PolicyUpdated to align with new data breach legislation Alcohol, Tobacco and Illicit Drugs Policy  ... Congratulations Congratulations to Sonya Holden who has achieved her Graduate Diploma of Education (Guidance and Counselling) this past week. Sonya is continuing her study next year with only 3 subjects remaining to achieve her Masters. Well done!   Staff Updates The Boarding Team has welcomed Taylor Stead this week, a USQ Bachelor of Education student and Game Development Officer with the NRL. The College is still seeking a Girls Boarding Residential Tutor. If you know of anyone who values free accommodation and food in return for 15 hours... Important Dates Open Day Update Many thanks to everyone who assisted with Concordia’s 2019 Open Day. The day was held earlier than in previous years due to the public holidays in Term 2 and other scheduled events, so it was great to see everyone come together to produce such a high quality... Visible Learning in Action - The SOLO Taxonomy in English I’m sure it takes more effort to create an abstruse label for a taxonomy like the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome (which fortunately has the less cumbersome acronym of SOLO) than it would to simply call it, say …... Escape for a moment... April Fools Day is not far away and in recent years it has become known as the ‘Don’t be a fool, change your smoke alarm batteries day’. If you are the prankster type, enjoy this video, touted to be the greatest classroom prank ever. Technology Throughout many areas of the College, we are increasingly engaging with Microsoft Teams which provides a place to create and make decisions as a team, bringing everything together in a shared workspace where you can chat, meet, share files, and work collaboratively. Microsoft has several MS Teams training videos... Development Opportunities Darling Downs School Sport is providing FREE coaching courses (Cricket, AFL, Rugby League, Track and Field) on Saturday, 30 March at Harristown High School from 8.30am. Registrations close Friday, 22 March 2019 and places are limited.  Events The SSC Staff Association extends an invitation to all College staff and partners for a trivia night on Friday, 5 April (last day of term) from 6.30pm with trivia to commence from 7.00pm. The event will be held in the SSC Library and food platters and prizes will be... Who was I? Who previously lived in Sydney for 32 years, regrets not seeing A-ha in concert in Year 6,  is told that she isn't a good singer or dancer (but does it anyway!) and is "ashamed" to have only memorised pi to 2 decimal places... Carissa Jaworska, Teacher and... Who am I?  Born…in Toowoomba and lived here all my life  I remember…going to Willow Springs Adventure Park (where Springs Garden stands today) for EVERY school breakup where I learned to skate very badly!   I am…a scientist at heart and graduated from DDIAE (now known as USQ) and worked in... Sharing Learning Source: Adam Grant, Organisational Psychologist Education in the News Hearing Week 2019: $4 million rollout of fun and free hearing test for school children, Australian Government The latest ABS Schools Australia 2018 data shows Qld independent schools experienced their largest annual growth rate in 5 years. In a media statement ISQ's Executive Director, David Robertson said... Health and Wellness - Save time to make time The team at AccessEAP have been gradually putting together a list of some ways to save time in our everyday lives. Not all will suit everyone but you may find one or two that can make a difference. 1. Don’t procrastinate... Team Update Following feedback from the School Spirit Strategic Working Group and to improve collegiality and build house spirit, all staff have now been allocated to a school house - that is Kessler, Stedman or Altus. Thank you to Col Anderton for undertaking this unenviable task. If you forget which... In the Community Did you know that 1 in 3 people will need blood in their lifetime?  Or that giving blood takes just 1 hour and your donation will help save 3 lives? To help meet constant patient demand for blood and blood products, Toowoomba Donor Centre needs to collect... ‘Whatever’ Days Once upon a time, a long time ago (well, actually, back in 1991 in Sweden), a Storytelling Day was held. The ethos behind this event caught on around the globe, and now people celebrate World Storytelling Day on an international level. The aim of World Storytelling Day is... The Bunya Pine Recommendations:  SSC Italian Food Day, Friday 29 March _________________________________________________________________ Are you paying local water access fees? The Toowoomba dams combined total is reaching a critical level (despite last week's rain) and the Toowoomba Regional Council may commence pumping water from Wivenhoe Dam. Here is a short video... Thank you for scrolling...you have reached the end. Please send contributions to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 28, 24 July 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   Welcome to the first edition of ‘Heads Up’ for this Semester. We have certainly started with a bang! – many activities jammed into the first seven days. Thank you for your help and support, and for your willingness to make these events such... Need to know! Thank you to the many staff who completed Fire Warden Training in the PD days. Evacuation and lockdown practices are scheduled each term, with some already completed. A reminder that the lockdown music for all campuses is a classical piece by Mozart. If you cannot hear the... Staff Updates A very warm welcome once again to Ross McKeown, Boys Boarding Houseparent; Guy Mclatchey, Chef; and Taylor Jannusch, LE Teacher Aide.  Welcome back Glenda Challenor, WSC Aide and Jess Balnaves, SSC Teacher.  Many thanks to Stacey Warrener for her continued support for Year 5 at WSC and Sarah... Important Dates Escape for a moment... Aligned with the College’s strategic plan and specifically the ‘learning and teaching’ aspirations to ‘broaden subject choices for students’, a new Applied subject of ‘Agricultural Practices’ is locked in for 2020. If you’ve been feasting on strawberries over the break, see how agriculture is changing and... Technology The phone upgrade over the holidays has been anticipated for some time due to the improved efficiencies it provides. Some key points to note: All external calls now prompt callers to choose a campus and their call is automatically re-directed.If you had voicemail, please set it up again by... Employee Benefits A letter from Mr Dennis Mulherin, Executive Director of Lutheran Education Queensland was distributed via email on 27 June announcing a 1.5% interim good-faith wage increase for the first full pay period after 1 July. When the new round of bargaining commences to replace the current Enterprise Agreement,... Development Opportunities Are you looking to extend your impact beyond the classroom? The University of Melbourne has partnered with the University of Virginia to offer a 100% online Master of Education in Evidence-Based Teaching. ______________________________________________________  The Teaching and Learning About Parliament and Government workshop is suitable for upper primary and... Events ALWS is holding a walk from Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosa to Luther Heights in Coolum on Sunday, 4 August. It is 26km in length. It is called Walk MyWay and every $26 that is raised helps children in refugee camps to attend school. The funds will be... Who am I?  I was born...just six kilometres from Jacob's Creek and in fact my Uncle owned a large vineyard. I like to indulge in...good red wine and craft beer. My all time favourite TV show is...Marvel's Agents of SHIELD although in terms of comics I prefer DC. I mostly... Sharing Learning At a recent Tafe Queensland launch, Jobs Queensland presented this Powerpoint presentation about job growth in the Toowoomba region. Jobs Queensland was tasked by the Queensland Government to undertake research and provide advice on future skills needs. In consultation with stakeholders across the State, Jobs Queensland devised three... Education in the News Measuring the teaching and learning journey, John Hattie and Arran Hamilton for Corwin Connect Adelaide Lutheran Sports Club welcomes transgender footballer in local women’s league, ABC News Health and Wellness The start of a new term provides the opportunity to start new practices and whilst the recommended 9 hours of sleep a day is almost impossible to achieve, Access EAP reminds us that if we review our sleep pattern, there are probably some small things we can... Team Update Heidi Edwards, Teacher Librarian, has developed the SSC Library Guide for Teachers. It covers everything from borrowing, staffing, resources, databases and importantly…what to do if there is no librarian! Use the link above or find the resource at any time on Teacher Kiosk > Links > Guides/Manuals.  2019 Open Day Results - Thank you! Many thanks to everyone for your efforts with our Open Day in March. The following table outlines the number of people who attended the Open Day across all three campuses. These results were captured using the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, a database that... In the Community Toowoomba Youth (young people aged 12–24) have the opportunity to have their say on the Toowoomba Regional Council’s draft Youth Strategy. The strategy includes six focus areas centred on helping young people: Get involved in their communitiesHave a voice and participate in government decision-makingLink with service providers,... ‘Whatever’ Days We all know someone for whom every day is Tell An Old Joke Day, but there’s now a day when we can all put aside our reticence and let rip with our own classics.  Like any endangered species, old jokes must reproduce if they are not to die out... Thank you for your time! Your contribution and ideas are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 32, 18 September 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   At the end of another school Term, my reflection is about how far we have come as a staff and as a College. I said to our Council earlier this week that the trajectory in areas such as academic progress, enrolment patterns and... Congratulations To Beth Ammenhauser and family on the arrival of daughter Cora Rose last Monday, 9 September.  Need to know! The College Term Dates for 2020 have been published.  ____________________________________________________ College policies and procedures are continuing to be reviewed and updated by Leadership and College Council. Please read these and familiarise yourself with the requirements, as they relate to your role at the College. Copyright Policy     All staff to read and noteCurriculum Policy     Mandatory reading for teachers and teaching... Staff Updates A sincere thank you and farewell to Rina Scott-Wilson (LE Coordinator) and Dan Burrell (SSC Teacher) who are embarking on new career opportunities. Thank you also to Rebecca Higgs (SSC Teacher) who has once again supported the College, this time during Stephen Miegel’s long service leave in the... Important Dates *The full schedule of events and activities for Graduation Week can be accessed here.  Escape for a moment... Whether you are travelling these holidays or relaxing at home, you can take this short journey of the amazing Tree Church and Gardens in New Zealand.  Campus Update Positive feedback continues to be received following the Festival of Learning at HSC on Thursday, 5 September. A huge thank you to all staff for making this event such a success. For those who didn't attend, here is just a snippet of what was experienced throughout the evening. ... Employee Benefits  Lutheran Church, Colleges & Schools of Australia have recently partnered with Bupa, giving you and your family access to their large network of registered healthcare providers across Australia. The Bupa Members First Extras Network is made up of over 1,000 providers helping you pay less for most services... Development Opportunities The QCAA is offering free workshops for teachers of Applied subjects (other than Essential English and Mathematics). These workshops will offer advice and resources that can be used to develop quality teaching, learning and assessment programs.  ____________________________________________________ ISQ Educational Data Course – 7 x online learning modules This... Events This week, 15 - 22 September, is Disability Action Week. “Ian” is an award winning short, animated film inspired by a real-life boy who was born with cerebral palsy and was determined to get to the playground despite his playmates bullying him. This film sets out to show that children... Who was I? Who was educated at Fairholme College from pre-school to Year 12; travelled to 25 countries so far, most recently to the USA in June; unsurprisingly has lost (and found) her passport numerous times; is currently watching "The Last Czar" on Netflix; and is distantly related to the... Who am I?  Born in…Mackay QLD Travelled to…South Africa to watch World Cup Indoor Cricket, New Zealand, cruised and cruised the Pacific Islands Lived and worked at…Jenolan Caves NSW Went to school…next door at HSHS          Collect…beer tap toppers and stickers     Hoard…a bit - Mum calls me Steptoe Embarrassed by…not much... Concordia in the News Makerspace Day Camp (Video) Education in the News Neuroscience and education come together in the classroom to stop Australia's science decline, ABC News Health and Wellness What a term... Wuxi Study Tour Group – Band Sleepover – QCS – Toowoomba Eisteddfod – Excursions for Preps, Year 1, 2, 5 and 6, Drama, Biology, Geography, International Students – Camps for Year 3, Year 11 Leadership and Year 6 – Influenza A - Sporting competitions... ‘Whatever’ Days It is…Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day (that is, if you know one!) Do you want to say it with a verse, a cartoon or a joke? Then there’s bound to be a card to suit the occasion! Hug a Greeting Card Writer Day offers a chance to... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Participate in, or support, The Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride. Held on Sunday, 29 September it aims to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health. Here is the 7News coverage from last year's event which raised over $15,000.  Thank you for your time! Best wishes for the holiday period. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Please email newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 33, 16 October 2019

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   As many of you would be aware, I start early in the morning … but drift off early in the evening! I often start by planning the day and looking after those matters that require some clear thinking and accuracy. I have learned... Congratulations Congratulations to Pastor Mark who is moving into a school leadership role as Principal at Peace Lutheran Primary School, Gatton from 2020. Pastor Mark's service as Acting Head of College here in 2017 clearly had an impact! With Juanetta heading on long service leave (specifically Grandma leave!) from 7... Need to know! The annual student free day to support participation in the confirmation process has been moved by the Queensland Government for 2020. Please access the updated 2020 Term Dates. Staff Updates Welcome back Nicola Heuschele and Tammy O’Rourke who have both returned from maternity leave this term; and welcome to the familiar faces of Sandy Cox and Robert Paech who are working at SSC this term; and Olivia Rickert at WSC.  Important Dates *The full schedule of events and activities for Graduation Week can be accessed here.  Escape for a moment... These Australian brothers make YouTube clips over each holiday period in order to fill in the time and have almost 800,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel. Their most recent video of ‘How School works in Australia’ has had an amazing 467,000 views in 3 days! An... Committee Update October is National Safe Work Month which means that now is the time to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. The theme for this year is ‘Be a Safety Champion’. It demonstrates that anyone – both employers and employees from any occupation or industry... Technology - TASS Updates TASS launched a significant software upgrade over the holiday period and the upgrade comes with a suite of enhancements and additional features. Mobile responsive Teacher Kiosk – this portal is now mobile responsive giving all staff the freedom to perform duties when we need to and... Employee Benefits  A reminder that the College has an agreement with AccessEAP for all staff to access 3 free, confidential face to face or phone counselling sessions each year. EAP sessions may be used for developing strategies for handling life’s inevitable curveballs, goal setting, or planning for major life events or... Events November 1 is known as ‘All Saints’.  On or around this day many Churches hold a service where they remember members of their congregations who have recently died.  It is a service filled with many emotions as people feel the hurt and grief of losing a loved one, the... Who was I? Which colleague amongst travelled to South Africa to watch World Cup Indoor Cricket; has lived and worked at Jenolan Caves; went to school over the SSC fence; collects beer tap toppers and stickers; accepts he's a hoarder; loved watching Benson, BJ and the Bear, Fat Albert, and Different... Who am I?  Born in…Brisbane Travelled to…Europe Regret…not going to Hawaii when I had the chance Lived in…Mt Isa Was in…TV commercials when I was younger Have met…Mike Willesee and Steve Liebmann Favourite miniseries…‘The Dirtwater Dynasty’ Memorised…the taxonomic ranks when I was a Year 12 student Used to work…on an... SSC Library News At the end of last term, we received a shipment of much anticipated graphic novels. Out of all of the books we provide for students for leisure reading, graphic novels are the most requested and consistently borrowed. We have students (both boys and girls) who will happily... Sharing Learning The Australian Government's ‘Office of the Chief Scientist’ have recently revised and relaunched the STARportal which offers the most comprehensive collection of STEM activities and providers for parents, students and teachers.  Education in the News The Limits of Assessment by John Hattie, Corwin Connect Powerful and relevant anti-bullying ad, ABC News QCE Update The QCAA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chris Rider, has provided several updates on the new QCE system. Endorsement and Confirmation The endorsement event at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in August was a colossal collaborative achievement by schools, teachers and the QCAA. Over a single weekend, 1000... Feedback Earlier this year, the College's biennial musical, Bugsy Malone ran over four performances with more than 100 students involved in the production as cast and crew. The entire College community, including staff, are invited to provide feedback about their personal experience - COMPLETE THE MUSICAL SURVEY We appreciate your time in completing the... Health and Wellness You may have heard the term ‘neuroplasticity’, and Donald Hebb, an early pioneer of this research famously said “Neurons that fire together, wire together”. It is now scientifically proven that your experiences, behaviours, thinking, habits, thought patterns, and ways of reacting to world are inseparable from how your brain wires... In the Community Have your say on the future of sport, active recreation, healthy living and mountain biking in the Toowoomba Region through Council Surveys – closing date is 25 October.  ________________________________________________ Although National Tree Day is typically in August, Toowoomba Regional Council has an upcoming event in both Black... ‘Whatever’ Days Steve Jobs day was established by the Governor of California in memorial to this great innovator, who passed away in October of 2011. Own an iPad? How about an iPhone? Then, some say that you owe it all to this amazing man.  The Bunya Pine Wanted: Red or white tablecloths if you are cleaning out your linen cupboard; and any nice writing paper. Heidi Edwards, SSC Library Recommendations: Thank you for investing the time to keep up to date on all things Concordia. Your contributions are valued and can be emailed to newsletter@concordia.qld.edu.au 

Issue 79, 11 May 2022

Head of College Update Dear Staff As we head towards the mid-way mark of Term 2, planning is being put in place for the upcoming Professional Learning Week at the end of the term. One of the major strategic directions which Concordia has begun to move into is that of... NAPLAN, again. It’s that time of the year again, and while I have a feeling that it is becoming more a routine event, there is still stress and pressure attached to the annual Naplan tests for both students and staff. I guess there are two sets of questions attached to... Staff Movements Our Head of Department Science, Elisabeth Smit is taking leave for the rest of the year. We thank Elisabeth for her dedication and leadership and wish her well in Chinchilla. We hope to see you again in 2023. Our new Coordinator of Music Performance, Christina Marangelli will begin... Need to Know Staff Development DaysThe mid-year staff development days will be held from 20-22 June. Please take a moment to view the schedule. Invitations for first aid and CPR will be sent out by the end of May. Staff Wellbeing WorkshopAli Palmer will soon be returning to Concordia to... Open Day There are just a few days before our long awaited 2022 Open Day taking place this Saturday 14 May from 9.30am to 12.30pm! So far we have almost 240 people registered across all three campuses, which is right up there with our record from last year. Open Days... Career Opportunities Teachers - Science & HPEWe are seeking two passionate and innovative teachers to join our amazing teaching team at Stephen Street. Both positions are full-time contracts until the end of the school year. OSHC CoordinatorWarwick Street OSHC are looking for a new Coordinator to commence in Term 3.... Special Dates Special days that are taking place this fortnight: Sunday, 15 May – International Day of Families Thursday, 26 May – National Sorry Day Friday, 27 May – Friday, 3 June – Reconciliation week Local events that are happening this fortnight: Dinosaur FestivalWinter Doll, Bear & Toy ShowDavid Hack... Visit from Bupa Private Health Insurance On Tuesday 17 May, Erin from Bupa Toowoomba will be at Stephen Street Campus to hold one-on-one appointments with staff. From 09:20am we have arranged for staff to have individual face-to-face appointments to discuss their Private Health Insurance with Bupa Toowoomba. This is an... Out & About The boarding team enjoyed a day at Movie World on Saturday, 7 May. Many thanks to the boarding staff for the work that they do and the experiences they provide for our young people. Who was I? I was raised in Dalby and lived there for the first 30 years of my life. I have travelled to Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Fiji, New Zealand and Vanuatu. My travels have developed my love of Japanese cuisine. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer and... Who am I? I was born in… Melbourne I have lived in... Melbourne for the first 14 years, London for the next 17 years and now Queensland for 2 years I have travelled to... Sri Lanka, Paris, Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Edinburgh and Bangkok My favourite dish is... panang chicken curry... The Bunya Pine Education in the News: Labor promises cash payments to high achievers to study teaching (ABC News, 8 May)Labor promises to pay students who get an ATAR of 80 or over if they decide to study an education degree, as part of its plan to boost teaching standards... Escape for a moment... In this dreary weather sit back and enjoy some great sporting moments that epitomise the saying "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity"

Issue 94, 15 March 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff I can hardly believe that I am already writing my article for the Week 8 Heads Up edition. A fortnight ago I referenced being in the “belly and trenches” of the current term and now the end goal, affirmations and celebrations, albeit during the... Learning to serve, serving to learn This week I managed to participate in a seminar put on by World Vision and the Barna research group, presenting some global research into Generation Z, the present cohort of teenagers. They called this generation the Open Generation, as they present as curious and... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Tracey O'Shea as relief Administration Officer, Denise White as relief Cleaner and Albert Roberts as relief Grounds/Maintenance Person. Career Opportunities Live-In Residential Tutors The College has an opportunity for live-in Boarding Assistants in our boys and girls boarding community. You will provide 15 hours of supervision per week during school term time, assisting with the daily routines, evening study and weekend activities. In return, you will receive free... Need to Know Staff Development Days Feedback A friendly reminder to please complete the survey about staff development days by following the link. The feedback you provide will help us to plan future development activities at the College. Please only respond to questions that are relevant to you. Responses are... Who am I? I was born and raised in... Toowoomba and then spent 10 years in Hervey Bay before venturing back home with a husband and two children in tow in 2017. We now live on our little piece of paradise in Gowrie Junction. I have travelled... extensively in Central,... The Bunya Pine Toowoomba Royal Show The Toowoomba Royal Show is being held from 30 March - 1 April. For information and tickets, please follow the link. Meatstock Meatstock 2023 is being held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds on 14-15 April. For more information please see their website. Market Days Aberfeldy... Escape for a moment... This issue we go behind the scenes and take a sneak peek at the making of Avatar: The Way of the Water.

Issue 95, 29 March 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff Coming to the end of a week, term or year affords us the opportunity to look forward to a “circuit breaker” from what can quickly become a fixed routine both at home and at work. I would invite everyone to consider doing a PMI... Term 1, done! When Jesus is about to die on the cross, he speaks these words, according to the Gospel of John (Jn 19:30): It is finished! The Greek means: it is complete. He has accomplished his mission, fulfilled what he came for. Forgiveness is available, the relationship between people... Career Opportunities Live-In Residential Tutors The College has an opportunity for live-in Boarding Assistants in our boys and girls boarding community. You will provide 15 hours of supervision per week during school term time, assisting with the daily routines, evening study and weekend activities. In return, you will receive free... Need to Know Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Concordia Lutheran College is implementing a new initiative– a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We are proud to be embarking on this journey towards reconciliation, and we wanted to take the time to explain what a RAP is and how we aim to incorporate... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome new casual Bus Driver Kim Zekants and farewell Sophie Crombie from WSC OSHC and wish her well in her new endeavours. Who was I? I was born and raised in Toowoomba and then spent 10 years in Hervey Bay before venturing back home with a husband and two children in tow in 2017. We now live on our little piece of paradise in Gowrie Junction. My family includes my husband Cobey,... Wellness with Access EAP Time - It's Complicated! If you are reading this, you probably work in an organisation, and if you work in an organisation you almost certainly are very aware of the passing of time as measured by a clock. On my computer screen I see the clock... The Bunya Pine Holiday Reads A reminder that a selection of novels are available for staff to borrow in the SSC Staff Common Room. Feel free to drop by and grab a holiday read and return it after the holidays. Donations of books from staff are also appreciated. Toowoomba Royal... Escape for a moment... To end the term please enjoy this funny skit from drama students at Apollo High School, Arizona.

Issue 96, 26 April 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff Welcome to Term 2. I hope that the start to the new term has been successful for you. These shorter weeks have certainly got a good feel about them and we now just need to find that politician or political party who will convince... ANZAC reflections ANZAC Day is a cause not only to remember those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom but also to reflect on what forms us as a nation and keeps us united as a society. I recently got an email to pastors from Bishop Mark Vainikka,... Career Opportunities Classroom Teacher (Junior College) We are seeking a suitably qualified Classroom Teacher to join our Junior College community at HSC. This is a full-time fixed term position available for immediate start through to the end of 2023, with the possibility of extension. You will need to possess current... Need to Know Using SINE A reminder to please use SINE to sign out when going off-campus during the work day. This is a WHS requirement and also assists staff during an emergency. You can download the SINE app on your mobile which makes the process quick and easy. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Kei Rad as the Junior College Student Wellbeing Chaplain, Sarah Van der Ros as Residential Tutor in Boarding and Anna Hanssen as a Teacher at SSC and we farewell Nikki Collins and Lindsay Grahame from HSC and wish them well. Who am I? I was born in... Biloela and grew up on the Sunshine Coast I have travelled to... Bali and aspire to do more travel My favourite food is... Bahn Mi I dislike... lasagne I like... autumn I enjoy... hiking and bush walks and watching anything scary on Netflix... The Bunya Pine Spare Artwork A reminder that the Business Office is collecting spare artwork to beautify old girls boarding. If you have excess artwork lurking in your workspace, please donate it to your nearest campus reception. Healthy Living (The Change Project) The Change Project provides residents of the Toowoomba... Escape for a moment... Anybody craving a visit to the day spa?

Issue 97, 10 May 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff Welcome to Week 4 and the first full working week of Term 2. This doesn’t mean that the busyness of the working week over the past 3 weeks has been any different. In fact, we need to remind ourselves not to pack a full... Autumn Last weekend my wife and I visited Stanthorpe, the coldest part of Queensland, to admire the beautiful autumn colours and stock up with fresh apples and find a special bottle of wine as a present for my parents 60th wedding anniversary later this year. While we started this term... Career Opportunities Teacher - Design/Digital Technolgy & HPE We are seeking a suitably qualified Design and/or Digital Technolgy Teacher to join our teaching team at SSC. This is a full-time fixed term position available for Semester 2, with the possibility of extension. You will need to possess current registration with... Staff News Lexi Le Garde (Boarding) married Brodie Edwards in April. Congratulations to the happy couple! Need to Know Professional Growth Framework - Non-Teaching Staff Under the Professional Growth Framework for non-teaching staff, May has been nominated as the time of year that staff reflect on the previous 12 months and plan for the next 12 months. As this is a new program, we will be... Education in the Media In 2006, a group of high school students from Xavier High School in New York wrote to their favorite authors as part of an assignment. Kurt Vonnegut was the only one to respond and I've included it below. It follows Anton's theme about the importance of... Who was I? I was born in Biloela and grew up on the Sunshine Coast. I have travelled to Bali and hope to travel more in the future. My favourite food is Bahn Mi and I dislike lasagne. I like autumn and I enjoy hiking and bush walks and watching... Wellness with Access EAP Stress, it’s not all bad Stress is a completely normal and useful part of life. Without stress, a muscle grows weak. With the right amount of stress, a muscle grows strong. But too much stress and a muscle can become injured, and then we need time... The Bunya Pine Heart Week Heart Week 2023 was on from 1 - 7 May. The Heart Foundation website has a variety of free resources and you can calculate your heart age and identify your risk factors. Crow's Nest Show Crow's Nest Show is on this Saturday, 13 May at... Escape for a moment... This issue we share a jive with Dietmar and Nellia. The German couple are 75 and 69 years of age and still teach dance and enter competitions. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. There are several vidoes of them dancing up a storm on Youtube...

Issue 98, 24 May 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff We have been struck by “thunderbolts and lightning” this past weekend as we watched in awe the amazing talents of those students involved in the 2023 Musical. During my time as an educator, I have seen several musicals and I can confidently and very... Reconciliation Week 7 is National Reconciliation Week, which comes hard on the heels of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this week, running under the theme: Do good; seek justice, taken from Isaiah 1:17. I guess the theme kind of connects the two as well, since justice and doing... Career Opportunities Junior College Library Coordinator The Junior College is seeking a permanent part-time Library Coordinator. In this role you will work independently to support and assist teaching staff and students in the delivery of information services. The position is 25 hours a week term time, working on Mondays, Tuesdays,... Need to Know Maintenance Tasks A reminder that if you have a maintenance task that needs completing to please submit a maintenance support ticket and our wonderful Operations Team will respond to you as soon as they can. Jobs are prioritised and allocated to staff by the Operations Manager, and... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Emma Pukallus as the Junior College STEM Teacher and Darrell Morris as a Senior Residential Tutor in Boarding. Who am I? I was born in... Scarborough, Ontario, Canada I have lived in... Queensland, New South Wales, The Northern Territory and Port Moresby, PNG I have travelled to... New Zealand, PNG, Indonesia, Canada, Italy, Switzerland and France My favourite holidays in Australia include... relaxing at Burleigh Heads, bushwalking at... Wellness with Access EAP Free Online Awareness Sessions Join us for our Open Awareness Sessions. Each month we will be providing a complimentary online EAP Awareness Session for Employees and EAP Awareness Sessions for Leaders. The Employee session provides information on what services are available for employees and how the... The Bunya Pine Medibank Free Offer Medibank’s 6 week free offer is back! New members joining the Medibank Corporate Cover will get 6 weeks free on us! Plus, we'll waive 2 and 6 month waits on extras. This great offer is in addition to the 9% Corporate Cover available for... Escape for a moment... This issue we delight in the exploits of a cheeky groundhog named Chunk.

Issue 107, 8 November 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff At the end of every school year, we inevitably have a number of staffing changes. As my emails to you with regards to staffing announcements are coming thick and fast at the moment, I thought it would be helpful to put this information in... The end is nigh… No, I am not talking about the end times and Armageddon here. However, we are getting to the pointy end of the year and term, and as usual our calendars are increasingly loaded with various functions and events, making everyone even busier than they usually are.... Need to Know Staff Development Week - January 2024The Leadership Team is excited to share with you the Staff Development Week Program for January 2024.  When reviewing the attached schedule, please note the following: All staff (including part-time staff) are required to attend the staff retreat day on Monday, 15 January.... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Lucy Belmudes as casual Cleaner and Sports Coach Emily Robinson and farewell Junior College Library Coordinator Tania Garrahy. Career Opportunities Junior College EOI The College has a number of employment opportunities available across the Junior College, commencing in January 2024. We are calling for expressions of interest from current staff for the positions of HSC Receptionist, HSC Prep Learning Assistant, Junior College Art Learning Assistant and Junior College Library Coordinator. If... Who am I? I was born in... Pretoria I have travelled to... Namibia, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, England, Scotland, Wales, The Seychelles. Not nearly enough, so many more places to explore! My favourite food is... pastries all the way! Especially a Danish peach... The Bunya Pine Twilight Eats @ the Windmills Toowoomba Farmers Market and Dine Darling Downs present their first Twilight Eats at the Windmills. There will be a variety of food stalls and live music from 4pm on Saturday, 18 November on the grounds of Cobb & Co Museum. Funds raised will... Escape for a moment... This issue we join an expedition as they uncover hidden treasures that have been preserved for thousands of years. 

Issue 108, 22 November 2023

Head of College Update Dear Staff With only two days to go with students we have made it to the end of another year of teaching and learning at Concordia. What a year it has been! Thank you to each and every one of you for the role that you... Christmas! As another (school) year comes to an end, perhaps there is a little time to look back and reflect: What memories have you created in 2023? What have you learned? Where have you grown? What challenges did you overcome? What goals have you achieved? As you do that, I... Need to Know Staff Development Days For your information, please see below the schedules for upcoming staff development days. If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor or the HR Office.  Staff Development Days November Staff Development Week Program __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WHSW Meeting Minutes The Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee held... Who was I? I was born in Pretoria and I have travelled to Namibia, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, England, Scotland, Wales and The Seychelles but it's not nearly enough, there are so many more places to explore! My favourite food is pastries all the... The Bunya Pine Staff Function A reminder that all staff are warmly invited to attend our end of term staff drinks. Details are as follows: Toowoomba City Golf ClubAmbrose Bar areaFriday, 24 November 2023From 3:30pmBar tab and platters from 4:00pm – 5:00pmFamily and friends are welcome to join from 5:00pmRSVP by... Escape for a moment... Take a look at how scientists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to decode animal languages.

Issue 109, 31 January 2024

Head of College Update Dear Staff What an incredible start we have made to the 2024 school year. There is a wonderful sense of calm, focus and positive energy at Concordia. School culture is not created by a mission statement on the wall, but it is created and lived out... Do everything in love! Well, Term 1 2024 is well and truly on its way. I guess, like me, you are swept up in the demands and busyness of the start of the new school year. I pray that you are able to make good connections and reconnections to students... Need to Know Incident Reporting A reminder to please ensure that an incident report is completed for all incidents and any near misses as soon as possible after the event. It is preferred that all incidents are reported within 24 hours to ensure that the incident is accurately recorded while your... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Katie Goschnick as part-time Learning Enrichment Teacher at SSC, Carla Sprange as part-time Cook at SSC and Gigi Wellnitz as Residential Tutor in Boarding. We also welcome back Amaris Lancaster in Boarding and Jenn Hinz as HSC Library Coordinator.  Career Opportunities Groundsperson  The College is seeking to appoint a fixed-term part-time Groundsperson to maintain and care for our outdoor spaces, including sporting fields, gardens and lawns across our three campuses. This position works 20 hours per week (4 hours per weekday) and is available for an immediate start. Sports... Wellness at Concordia The College offers staff a free and confidential counselling service, through AccessEAP. To learn more about what's on offer, please view the below videos or visit the website. For free advice and support, contact AccessEAP on 1800 81 87 28. Introduction to AccessEAP AccessEAP FAQs The Bunya Pine March On Challenge This March, Ross Pieper is joining with Soldier On to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives.If you would like to support the challenge and help Ross reach his goal, please follow the link to the fundraising page and make a donation: https://www.marchonchallenge.org.au/s/5354/25792/e.Every step taken, and every... Escape for a moment... We start the year with a short clip from US Navy Admiral William McRaven's inspirational speech - but first go make your bed! 

Issue 110, 14 February 2024

Head of College Update Dear Staff I sincerely hope that the new school year, your working environment or the new job, for those who have joined the Concordia family, is living up to all your expectations. My observations, as I have visited around our campuses, are of great energy, high... Lent I came across the prayer by Ted Loder below in a recent PD and thought as we enter this time of Lent, this time set apart for reconnecting with God and each other in the light of Christ’s suffering and death for us it was worth sharing with you.... Need to Know Staff Personal Details Please take a moment to ensure that all of your details are correct on Teacher Kiosk under Payroll/HR> My Payroll/HR.   This includes your address, next of kin and bank account details. You can update the details yourself by using the blue update button on the... Staff Movements This fortnight we welcome Hannah Stockley in Boarding, Charlie Kruger as Sports Coach and Millie MacKenzie as Dance Instructor. We farewell Cleaner Shontelle Sheedy-Bridgeman and wish her well with her future endeavours.  Career Opportunities Educator   WSC Kindy is seeking expressions of interest for a part-time (30 hours per week) Educator and casual/relief Educators. The successful applicant will hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent. Cleaner The College is seeking expressions of interest for a part-time (25 hours/week) Cleaner and casual/relief Cleaners.  ... Who am I? I was born in... Toowoomba I have travelled to... New Zealand  I have lived in... Mount Tyson, Redbank Plains, Kingaroy and Toowoomba  I've worked at... Eagle Boys, Target, Nanango State School, Cooyar State School and Peace Lutheran Primary School I love... chocolate (except Lindt)  My favourite dish is...... Wellness at Concordia Positive Relationships Humans are herd animals. We like to hang out together, share our experiences and talk through our decisions. Spending time with others can enrich how we view the world, build our confidence, provide emotional support, and can just be plain fun! Yes, there are certainly... The Bunya Pine March On Challenge This March, Ross Pieper is joining with Soldier On to help prevent veteran suicide and save lives. If you would like to support the challenge and help Ross reach his goal, please follow the link to the fundraising page and make a donation: https://www.marchonchallenge.org.au/s/5354/25792/e.Every step taken, and every... Escape for a moment... In recognition of it being Super Bowl week, we focus on what is really important - the commercials!