The Week Ahead - Term 4, Week 1
Monday 7 October to Friday 10 October 2019
From the Head of College
Well, the end of another school term is upon us. It has been a wonderful journey and I acknowledge and thank our parents and extended families for your support of all students, and the learning and teaching programs at Concordia. You are appreciated!
Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB)
I would like to pass on my thanks to all of our staff for their commitment and dedication to the work that is being done across all campuses. Yesterday, we successfully completed the NSSAB six year registration process. It has been quite a journey over the past twelve months; however, the closing commentary from the external validator and the external observers was overwhelmingly positive. The registration process confirms that we are on the right trajectory across all of our educational programs, and with our procedures, policies and protocols. Thank you to our staff for their work in updating or preparing everything from ‘scope and sequence curriculum documents’ to WHS policies. This is affirmation that we, together, are achieving great things in our school. Congratulations, one and all!
From the College Pastor
Community News
Reformation Race
Students from Years 3 to 5 and Years 7 to 12 competed in this year's Reformation Race at Stephen Street Campus this week. There was climbing, running, filling buckets, crawling, quoits, watersliding and lots of colour!
Congratulations to the winning team, Stedman 5, who completed the course the fastest.
Mango Fundraiser
Term 4 Sport Team Training Schedule
Martin Luther Community Kindergarten wins 3rd Place in the Cobb and Co Basket Competition
Martin Luther Community Kindergarten entered the hanging basket competition at Cobb and Co Museum for the Carnival of Flowers and were awarded third place in the Education A Category. The Kindergarten is so proud as this is its first year entering the competition. The baskets are on display at Cobb and Co Museum, if anyone would like to view.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
Christmas for the Bush Drought Relief Service Project
JC Year 2 'The Twits' Excursion
On Thursday 5 September Year Two students from both campuses visited the Empire Theatre to watch a puppet show of the Roald Dahl story “The Twits”.
“I liked the part where Mr Twit put a frog in Mrs Twit's bed.” – Hannah W.
“It was really funny.” – Georgia W.
“When Mrs Twit put a worm in Mr Twit’s plate of spaghetti, it was hilarious!” - Nicole P.
“I liked when the Twits kept making farting noises.” - Harris
JC Sport News
Friday Sport
Last Friday saw the culmination of our primary sport fixtures for Term 3, where we participated in Hockey, Soccer and Netball at various venues. Our Concordia teams performed exceptionally well, week in and week out, with many teams playing and coming away with some great results.
Many thanks to all persons who assisted in any way each week to provide the opportunity for our students to have a game each week. These will be some of the best memories to stay with them throughout their lives of playing sport, while also having fun with their mates. Thank you.
Also, a reminder to ALL girls who are playing AFL in Term 4, you are required to wear a mouth guard as per new mandated rules, as communicated in the Friday Afternoon Sport parental permission form earlier in the year.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
Term 3 Wrap Up
Term 3’s Festival of Learning showcased the enormous amount of work that has gone into this term’s academic and STEM learning, together with learning the dynamics of working in teams. We were very excited to be able to share this evening with our families and were proud of both our students and staff for their huge effort.
Book Week, PJ Storytime, Makerspace Day Camp, Walk My Way, PJ Day, Year 2 Spark Lab, Year 1 Lone Pine, Prep Zoo Visit, Year 3 Camp, Year 4 Amaroo, Year 6 Canberra Trip were also a few activities that provided us with some great opportunities this term. After all this hard work, everyone deserves a break, so we wish all of our families a safe and wonderful holiday.
See you all bright and fresh on Tuesday 8 October for another action-packed term. Our Campus Reception is closed over the school holidays. It will reopen on Tuesday 8 October.
Mrs Juanetta Priest
Director of Campus
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. 129YTQ, you are this week’s winner!
Tuckshop and Meal Deal Dates for Term 4
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.
Please note that Tuckshop will operate from Week 3 (Thursday 24 October) until Week 4 (Thursday 31 October). This first week of Tuckshop we will be running an Oktoberfest Meal Deal on Thursday 17 October.
Tuckshop will be closed on the following dates, however, we will be organising meal deals for these weeks. Details to be confirmed soon.
- Thursday 7 November - OSHC Meal Deal on Friday 8 November
- Thursday 14 November - Guzman Y Gomez on Friday 15 November
- Thursday 21 November - OSHC Meal Deal on Friday 22 November
- Thursday 28 November - Pizza Meal Deal on Friday 29 November
HSC Tennis Coaching - Term 4
If your child is interested in tennis coaching in Term 4, click on the relevant flyer below for further information:
Kindy Reveal
"The wonderful Educators at the Martin Luther Kindy - initially Annie Tudor-Lynch who designed the marvellous playground - inspired me with their joy, warmth, peace, creativity and colour.
"I worked on it on and off over five years, with perhaps 26 months off project due to the complexities of life and a lack of self-belief too, to be perfectly honest. Thousands of glass tesserae [tiles], beads, ceramic tiles, marble, metals and different coloured grouts make up the piece, all glued on with pool tile glue and resin at the bottom representing flowing water.
"Its message is, no matter where you are from, 'WELCOME to your Kindy and to your education and remember to love your very special Educators - the Scripture verse paraphrased down the side reminds us Jesus' love for children is profound - Heaven is their home! So with Christ saying Heaven is for children [Kinder], it follows that Educators must be remarkable people indeed - whom we all need to hold in the highest of regard and respect. Inspired, loved and valuable to God and the world, just like the children they lead. Enjoy!"
HSC Week 1 Events
Click here to view HSC Events for Week 1.
Warwick Street Campus
From the Director
As the saying goes, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun!’ Well, this term has certainly gone quickly and has been a whole lot of fun. It has also been an extremely rewarding and enjoyable ten weeks with so many amazing achievements by our students within an incredible range of learning experiences. Congratulations to everyone for a great term, including our amazing staff at WSC for the extra hours they put into organising, supervising, and leading such a wide range of programs. Term 4 promises to be equally enjoyable and extremely busy with many events awaiting us. Don’t blink, as you certainly don’t want to miss it!
On behalf of the staff at Warwick Street Campus, I wish you a safe and relaxing break and we look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday 8 October.
Mrs Jackie Minnikin
Director of Campus
School Holidays
Thank you for a wonderful term. We wish all of our families a safe and wonderful holiday. See you all bright and fresh on Tuesday 8 October for another action-packed term. Our Campus Reception is closed over the school holidays. It will reopen on Tuesday 8 October.
Bon Voyage, Mrs Smith
Today, we say farewell to Mrs Marie Smith as she takes some well-deserved Long Service Leave for Term 4. We welcome back Ms Tammy O’Rourke from Maternity Leave who will join Mrs Stacey Warrener to teach the Year 5 class for the remainder of the year. Bon voyage, Mrs Smith!
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
Grandparents’ Day Invitation
Grandparents’ Day Catering - Friday 25 October 2019
We would love your help on Grandparents Day to either provide a plate of food for morning tea and/or help set up and serve. Click on the fillable form to register your interest.
Please find below the list of food suggestions for each year level to bring for children and grandparents’ to share for morning tea:
Prep – Fruit Platter
Year 1 – Biscuits/Slices/Cakes
Year 2 - Sandwiches
Year 3 – Biscuits/Slices/Cakes
Year 4 – Savoury
Year 5 – Savoury
Year 6 – Sandwiches
Please be aware of the ‘No Nut’ policy when baking or purchasing your food items. We ask if you could please use disposable plates and containers to make it easier with clean up. Could we have all plates of food delivered by 9am on Friday 25 October. Plates can be taken directly to the Resource Centre unless it needs to be refrigerated in The Shed fridge or handed in at Reception.
Year 4 Individuals of Eminence
Year 4 have worked on a Literacy Unit “Individuals of Eminence” throughout Term 3. Each student researched an eminent person, writing a minibiography and open ended and closed questions. Wednesday evening was the culmination where each prepared a display, dressed in costume and role played their chosen person throughout the night. A fantastic night was enjoyed by all guests.
Mrs Barbara Riehl
Year 4 Teacher
WSC Tennis Coaching – Term 4
If you're interested in tennis coaching for your child, please click on the relevant flyer below:
WSC Week 7 Events
Click Here to view WSC events for Week 7
Forms to Complete - WSC
Stephen Street Campus
SSC P&F News
Firstly, a huge thank you to parents and students for supporting the recent Cookie Dough Fundraiser. We raised just over $400 and the Student Council is now able to buy half of the umbrellas required for the quad.
Our Term 4 fundraiser is with Homestyle Bake. Click here to see all of the delicious Christmas treats on the menu! More information will follow in the coming weeks.
Mrs Suzette Vermeulen
SSC P&F Secretary
Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to Stedman House for their convincing win in the SSC Swimming Carnival this week! It was a great day filled with excellent swimming, great sportsmanship and marvellous House spirit. Well done to all the swimmers for their efforts on the day.
