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The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 6

Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August 2025

From the Head of College

From the Head of College

Dear Parents and Caregivers

As we reach the halfway point of Term 3, it is affirming to reflect on the breadth of activity, achievement and community spirit across the College.

Our students have excelled in a variety of arenas - from outstanding results at the QCIS Track and Field Carnival, to wonderful performances and recognition at the Eisteddfod, as well as the successful completion of various camps that have stretched and grown our students. Our varied Outdoor Education Program remains a standout strength of °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. There is still more to come in the weeks ahead, with further opportunities for personal growth, teamwork and service.

From the College Pastor

From the College Pastor

Teamwork

Last weekend, I was on the Gold Coast with our senior Volleyball teams, who were, for the first time in recent memory, competing in the Queensland Schools Cup. We were placed in very evenly matched groups, which led to some very exciting and close games. 

It was wonderful to see the improvement in play across the weekend, and both teams achieved a great result, with the girls getting silver and the boys bronze in their respective groups. Well done!

The participation of our students was only possible through the dedicated support of parents, who drove them and accommodated them on the coast, as well as attending games and firing the teams on.

Community News

ALWS - Walk my Way

Thank You

Engage Youth - Balloon Extravaganza

Carnival Games

Friday 15 August, 6pm at Redeemer Church Hall.

See the flyer below for more information.

Any enquiries, please get in touch with Ashley Genrich - 0492 932 075 - Engage Lutheran Youth Coordinator

From the Director of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

This week, our College proudly supports Bullying No Way: National Week of Action from 11 to 15 August.

Bullying No Way Week is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying.

The theme for this year's campaign is: Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up.

From the Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

See You in September, please help us spread the word.

The countdown is on for our annual See You in September open morning tours from 1–4 September, and we’re inviting the whole °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ community to help make this our biggest year yet.

These tours are the perfect chance for prospective families to step onto our campuses, see our students in action, and understand the heart of °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ for themselves. They’ll hear about our academic and co-curricular programs, walk through our learning spaces, and this year, get an update on our exciting Master Plan and how close we are to completing our first stages.

Band Extravaganza

On August 4th, our entire CLC Cocurricular Music community came together to celebrate the annual Band Extravaganza – an evening that honoured our eisteddfod achievements, showcased student talent, and farewelled our outstanding Year 12 music leaders: Elaine Thiene – Instrumental Captain, Yuri Henning – Arts Captain, and Ava Nelson – Arts Captain.

The night featured dynamic performances from the Big Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the incredible MEGAband – a powerful finale that brought together every participating student in a united musical performance.

What makes this event so special is its spirit of collaboration, bringing together students from both the Junior and Senior campuses in a shared celebration of music and community.

Each student performer received a medallion, generously donated by Parent Connect, in recognition of their commitment and contribution to the Music Performance program.

We sincerely thank our supporters and look forward to many more exciting performances ahead, including welcoming new members as we prepare for an inspiring 2026!

Jeans for Genes - Fundraising News

Thank you, °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Community, a huge thank you to everyone in our community who donated to the very worthy cause, Jeans for Genes. 

Although we didn’t quite reach our fundraising target, together we raised an outstanding $3,504. Every dollar goes towards funding vital genetic research to help find treatments and cures for children living with genetic disorders. This could mean supporting projects that develop life-saving therapies, create better diagnostic tools, and give hope to thousands of families across Australia. 

A special acknowledgement to our campuses for their contributions: 

Stephen Street Campus raised $176

Warwick Street Campus raised $167

Hume Street Campus raised $133.

Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we thank you for helping to change lives through this important cause.

College Policies

Policy Updates

Dear °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Community

The College has a number of public policies that are available for viewing through our website. These policies and procedures include statements about Privacy, Grievance Handling, Child-Protection, Anti-Discrimination and Respectful Relationships. 

Click HERE to access these policies.

For further information about any public policies and procedures of the College, please contact either the Head of College or the Directors of Campus.

See You in September

Open Mornings

We’re excited to announce that bookings are now open for our upcoming See You in September Open Mornings Tours at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½!

You’ll get a closer look at our expanding programs, meet key staff and see the progress on our Master Plan, including new facilities that are shaping the future of learning at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. We are expecting Stage 1 to be finished very soon!

We’d love for you to come along. If you know of any families considering schools for 2026 or beyond, please help us spread the word.

To book your place, click HERE

We look forward to seeing you in September!

Oktoberfest 2025 - Date Claimer

Oktoberfest will be here before you know it!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 October. This year's event promises to be fantastic with food stalls, music, entertainment, and more already lined up. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.

Book Week Costume Parade

Our book week costume parades are fast approaching! 

HSC Monday 18th August: The Hall

WSC: Monday 18th August: The Shed

SSC: Year 12 15th August

SSC: year 7-11: 22nd August

If your student is not comfortable coming in costume, they are welcome to wear their uniform. Please leave all weapons at home.

Positions Vacant

Boarding Staff

Join Our Team: Live-In Boarding Staff Needed!

Do you know of someone looking for a rewarding opportunity with fantastic perks? We are currently hiring live-in boarding staff. See the flyer attached for more information, and feel free to share if you know of someone who might be interested.

Project Based Learning at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½

Junior College

From the Junior College Directors of Campus

It has been another big week across our Junior College, filled with excursions, incursions and some great learning along the way.

This week, our Junior College staff were fortunate to enjoy a special tour through our brand-new classroom spaces. There was a real sense of excitement and anticipation as they explored these modern and flexible learning environments. Already, our teachers are busy collaborating and planning how they will make the most of these inspiring new spaces to support and enhance student learning. We can't wait for our students to experience these vibrant classrooms firsthand.

Eisteddfod Results

Speech and Drama

The recent July Eisteddfod showcased our Speech and Drama students in their Pair Poems.

The students performed brilliantly and enjoyed their time on the Armitage Stage at The Empire Theatre.

They have been rehearsing and preparing their poems over the last couple of months with our Speech and Drama teacher, Miss Elms.

JC Year 3 Camp Cooby - 21 & 22 August

On Thursday 21 August to Friday 22 August, our JC Year 3 students will be attending their first camp at Camp Cooby. Please find attached a and for the camp.

Should you any further queries regarding this camp, please contact your child’s teacher.

JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - 8 - 12 September

On Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September our Junior College Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached and . 

All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 5.45am for a 6.15am departure.

Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher

Outside School Hours Care

Hume Street Campus

HSC Weekly Events

Please  to view HSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 6.

Thank you, Bunnings!

We are excited to welcome Bunnings into our Year 3 and 4 classrooms in the coming weeks.  They have graciously offered to lead our lucky Year 3 and 4 students in creating their Father's Day gifts for Dads and special people.

HSC Father's Day Stall - Thursday 4 September

The HSC Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 4 September.  There will be $5.00 gifts available to purchase.

Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special Fatherly role models.  All orders and money are due by Monday 1 September. 

Please place the money in an envelope marked with:

  • Child’s name
  • Amount in envelope
  • Number of gifts to be purchased

Please click on the below link to register how many gifts your child/ren would like to purchase.

If you are free to volunteer at the stall on the day, could you please register your interest at the below link?

HSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 19 August

HSC Grandparent's Day - Friday 19 September

We would love to invite our Grandparents and Special Friends to come and spend the morning with our students on Friday 19 September.

8.45am Special Chapel Service
9.30am Classroom visits
10.15am Shared morning tea in the Junior Playground.  

Please use this to register your attendance by Wednesday 10 September.

HSC Grandparent's Day Catering - Friday 19 September

We would love your help on Grandparents' Day in providing a plate of food for morning tea. Each year level is being asked to bring a certain type of food to share.  

  • Prep – Fruit Platter
  • Year 1 – Hot Food (mini pies, sausage rolls etc)
  • Year 2 – Biscuits
  • Year 3 – Cakes/Cupcakes, Muffins
  • Years 4/5 – Slices
  • Years 5/6 – Sandwiches

Please be aware of the ‘No Nut’ and 'No Egg' 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 please have all plates of food delivered by 8.30am on Friday 19 September? Plates can be taken directly to the Hall unless it needs to be refrigerated in the Tuckshop fridge or handed in at Reception.

HSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Aquatic Centre (CAQ) this term. They will participate in four lessons across Week 9 and Week 10. Please check the Events Table each week for detailed information on lesson times for your child/ren.

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 (Compulsory) - available for purchase from the College Uniform Shop
  • Towel

To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.

HSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 4 September

Warwick Street Campus

WSC Weekly Events

Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3 2025, Week 6.

WSC Kindy - Weekly Events

Term 3, Week 6

WSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 19 August

WSC NO Tuckshop - Wednesday 20 August

Please note there is no tuckshop in week 6 on Wednesday 20 August due to extra catering events at SSC. Any orders already processed will be refunded. Tuckshop will be back on in week 7.

WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 4 September

WSC Father’s Day Stall - Thursday 4 September

The Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 4 September. This year there will be both $5.00 and $10.00 gifts available to purchase.

Gifts - Your child/ren may like to purchase a present for Dads, Grandads or any other special fatherly role models. Money will need to be brought to school on Thursday 4 September. If you would like your child to purchase more than one gift (maybe for Grandad?), there may be an opportunity for them to do so.

Please place the money in an envelope marked with:  

  • Child’s name
  • Amount in envelope
  • Number of gifts to be purchased

WSC Staff Vs Year 6 Students Volleyball Competition and Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 28 August

Stephen Street Campus

From the Director of Stephen Street Campus

I write this edition of my Week Ahead article from Luther Heights Youth Camp at Coolum where I have spent four days with our fabulous Year 11 students.

Stephen Street Campus - School Dental Service

Darling Downs Health is currently offering the School Dental Service to students and siblings at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ – Stephen Street Campus. The treatment will be completed in the School Dental Van located at Harristown State Primary School.

Registration must be completed and handed to Student Reception or emailed to health@concordia.qld.edu.au by Friday, 29 August. 

Please note there are different consent forms for Boarders and Day Students.



For your convenience, there will be a few hard copies available to collect from Student Reception.

Sport News

Term 3, Week 5 - Results

Swans Touch - Round 3

Boarding

Welcome from the Leadership Team

From the News Desk

Embrace

Welcome to Embrace

Welcome to °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s first Pastoral Care endorsed inclusion of EMBRACE, an informative and easy way to engage in relevant topics to promote & support student & family Wellbeing, accessible here, as a page in our weekly Parent Newsletters.