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Issue 47, 5 August 2020

Head of College Update Dear Colleagues,   The future is something to behold! I am currently reading a new publication by futurist Michael McQueen entitled 'Teaching for Tomorrow', and it struck me that there was no better time than now to think about and plan a new and more engaging... It's okay to be sick - it's not okay to be sick at work The hand sanitiser dispensers, disinfectant spray bottles, paper towel and posters that were so prominent when they were first introduced have now become normal on our noticeboards, tables and desks. Whilst Queensland cases are limited, it... Need to know! A reminder that child protection is everyone’s responsibility and in particular, staff have mandatory reporting obligations. All staff are asked to please read and familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Protection Policy and the specific reporting obligations. The Queensland Department of Child Safety has an online tool... ____________________________________________________ The following College procedures have been updated. Please read and familiarise yourself with the requirements. Emergency Response and Risk Management Plan COVID-19 Paywise Campus Visits Glen Thurbon, Paywise Manager QLD will be available on Tuesday, 11 August and Wednesday, 12 August to deliver information sessions and conduct individual appointments. Please contact Glen on email  glen.thurbon@paywise.com.au or phone 0456097481 to book. A reminder that through Paywise, you can salary package day-to-day Living Expenses... Escape for a moment... In 1974, an ABC reporter asked people in the street how would they know what the weather was going to be if meteorologists went on strike. We could ponder that same question if the BOM or Weatherzone apps stopped working. The answers are surprising... Development Opportunities AITSL continues to release an extensive range of resources through their Teacher Resource Hub. Professor John Hattie extends an invitation to all teachers to use this hub and join the AITSL Facebook group.   ______________________________________ All Queensland Safe Work Month events will be virtual and free to attend... Technology TASS continues to proactively engage with their customer base and enhance their suite of features. A further significant update is planned for the September school holidays and some of the possible additions include: The Business Office is actively testing submission of leave applications through the Payroll/HR menu in Teacher... Concordia Virtual - Our Online Open Day You probably already know that the Virtual Open Day is a big thing in the educational landscape right now. With COVID-19, most schools and universities have “pivoted” and created an online space in lieu of an Open Day this year. We are also... Feedback The Staff Pulse survey through TES for Schools will continue periodically as an additional avenue and tool for you to provide feedback. The administration of this survey through an external portal provides full confidentiality, however this feature does limit the capacity at times to make meaningful change for individual... Who was I? Who has built a mini home from a shipping container and lived in it for two years; been awarded a full academic scholarship to university in the USA; has enjoyed sharing a meal with Broncos coach Wayne Bennett; aspires to be a chartered accountant; last read The... Who am I?  Born…in Toowoomba Have travelled to…UK/France/Italy and Switzerland Can't stand…coriander Blessed…to married 30 years this year Have stood face to face with…Michael Caine Want to live…in UK or Switzerland for a year Serve…as chairman and vice chairman of my church and parish Ran…my own business and employed 5... Employee Benefits The Lutheran Education Queensland Enteprise Agreement enables staff to access an increased employer superannuation contribution beyond the government mandated 9.5%. If we make a co-payment as per the schedule below, the College will increase their contribution, which in turn, can deliver a substantial benefit to superannuation savings. Employee... Concordia in the News Thank you to John Trappett, Karin McKenzie and Adrian, along with current parent Eakraj Adhikari, who shared their experiences, challenges, unexpected surprises and learnings from the period of online learning in a recent webinar hosted by ISQ, the Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network and Griffith University.... Education in the News AITSL has released a survey, via the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) to understand the workforce trends that impact teaching and schools nationally. The survey takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete and is voluntary. The work experiences of every teacher and principal in Queensland... Health and wellness Professor Caroline Mansfield from the University of Notre Dame Australia is interviewed in this 6 minute video reflecting on personal wellbeing and resilience. An insight with practical strategies for all staff members, given the ongoing uncertainty of the external environment. _____________________________________________ And, for those who value activity... ‘Whatever’ Days On this day…. In 1100, Henry I was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey In 1772, Russia, Prussia and Austria signed a treaty creating the First Partition of Poland, depriving that country of approximately half of its population and almost one-third of its land In 1966, the... The Bunya Pine Recommendations: Healthy multicultural recipes from the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland  This is the foremost medium for internal communication across all campuses. 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