The Week Ahead - Term 2, Week 8
Monday 5 June 2023 to Friday 9 June 2023
From the Head of College
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I had the privilege last week on Thursday to host and show the CEO of Independent Schools Queensland [ISQ], Mr. Chris Mountford, around our College. This visit included a tour of each of our campuses. The advantage of showing visitors around the College is that one can hear and see school life in all its busyness through their eyes. I felt very proud walking Chris through Concordia only to be met with warm smiles and friendly greetings, focused learning spaces, on-task, and well-groomed students as well as non-teaching staff who showed wonderful warmth and hospitality to him.
Funnily enough, this is what all the visitors to Concordia talk about and comment on and was affirmed by Chris. He commented very positively about the 鈥渟trong people culture鈥, the innovative learning programs as well as the interactive and lively learning environments. He also commented on the friendliness, spontaneity, and excellent behaviour of our students. My delight in hearing this on behalf of the College from a visitor also comes with a great sense of humility knowing that I am fortunate to be part of this incredible culture at Concordia. We must remember not to take our successes too seriously, get ahead of ourselves and announce our success before it occurs. Thank you to all the students and staff for what you bring to the College every day.
From the College Pastor
Community News
HSC Parent Connect - Bingo in July - We need your help
The HSC Parent Connect is holding a Christmas in July Bingo Night on Saturday 22 July at 6.30pm.
We are organising a multi-draw raffle for our bingo night. If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle, can you please contact Lynelle Corkill on lynelle0507@hotmail.com or Nicole Klein on nsk493@hotmail.com
Concordia - Athlete Development - Program
Winter Blues Solo Concert
The Winter Blues Solo Concert showcased 24 of our talented performers from across all 3 campuses on Thursday June 1. There was a vast representation of instruments and the performers ranged from Year 2 to Year 12. The concert was a huge success with each performer living the College theme to 鈥淓mbrace the possibilities鈥. This was the 2nd Solo Concert for this year, please look out for the upcoming Ready to Bloom concert on August 31st.
HSC Parent Connect - Thermomix Raffle
Sport News
Volleyball
Great night at Volleyball with both the intermediate and senior teams winning their games on Tuesday night convincingly. The girls played well as a team and really put together a polished game. Finals are coming up soon. Details will follow during the week.
AFL
We are very proud of our 4 Students from Concordia who represented the Darling Downs and played at the AFL Under 15 State Championships over the past weekend. Congratulations to Selina Richards, Andre Diem, Lisa Richards and Jorja Hollonds.
Rugby Union
Congratulations to Bayley Evans and Caitlin Wiggins for representing the U16 Darling Downs Female Rugby Team. The girls played in the Rugby Carnival held on Monday 29 May. It's a wonderful effort and we know they gained valuable experience for their future rugby aspirations.
Cricket 鈥 Street-smart Finals
Concordia Def Lockyer District SHS 90runs to 89 won on the last ball.
Centenary Heights SHS def Concordia 129 to 128.
St Mary's def Concordia 65 runs after 7 overs to 64.
Rugby League 鈥 Weekly competition
Opens boys defeat Centenary Heights 16 -12
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Reading Challenge 2023
JC Parent/Teacher Interviews - Closes Friday 9 June
Parent/Teacher Interviews will be open for bookings today and will close on Friday 9 June at 8am!
We will be holding our Parent/Teacher Interviews during Week 9. There will be interviews conducted before and after school from Monday 12 June until Friday 16 June. All bookings will be made through .
If you are unsure as to how to book your Parent/Teacher Interview, .
for instructions on how to access your Parent Lounge account.
JC Recognition of Achievement Assembly
At Concordia we recognise the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding effort and achievement of our students.
At the end of the Semester 1, we will celebrate our students at a special Recognition of Achievement Assembly which will be held at each campus.
At this ceremony, eligible students will be presented with a Recognition of Effort Award. We look forward to welcoming our parents to this special Assembly on Monday 12 June. Times for your campus Assemble will be available in next week's Week Ahead in the Weekly Events.
JC Year 3 Empire Theatre Excursion - Are We There Yet?
As part of our HASS and English units this term, we have organised an excursion for Friday 9 June, to Empire Theatre for our year 3 students to see Are We There Yet? Please click on the for more information.
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Wednesday 7 June.
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- Click on - JC Year 3 Empire Theatre Excursion - Are We There Yet?>
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JC QLD Day Tug of War - Tuesday 6 June
JC Junior Choir - Raising the Roof Concert
The Junior Campus Junior Choir consisting of Year 3 and 4 students were invited to perform at the Raise the Roof Fundraising Concert for the Redeemer 女女视频 Church on Sunday 28 May. Given their Highly Commended performance at the Eisteddfod this was a perfect opportunity to share these talents and their time on the weekend in a follow up performance to assist in raising money 鈥 giving to the 女女视频 Community. The line up of performances included not only our very own professional singer Mrs Hayley Sugars, but also brass quintets, organ players, grand piano performances and champion bass and tenor players. What a line up! Thank you to Mrs Elizabeth Gordon who accompanied the choir on piano.
JC Author Visit - Nette Hilton - Monday 5 June
Monday 5 June, we will be joined by acclaimed author Nette Hilton. Nette is a Grandparent at our Hume Street Kindy and we are very excited to have her join us.
Nette will join our Kindies to Year 2鈥檚 in the Resource Centre. She will visit HSC from 9.45am-10.45am and WSC from 1.30pm-2.30pm.
JC Year 5 Eureka Gold Rush Excursion
As part of our Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum, we have organised an excursion for Monday 12 June, to Eureka Gold Rush for our Year 5 students to develop their knowledge and understanding of life in a gold field township of 1854. Please click on the for more information. Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Wednesday 7 June.
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- Click on - JC Year 5 Eureka Gold Rush Excursion >
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Important Note: Please check and ensure your child's medical conditions and Emergency Contact Information is up to date.
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 2, Week 8.
HSC Tuckshop Orders
At HSC, Tuckshop is held on a Thursday. All orders are to be completed online at by 3pm each Wednesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Thursday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 8.
HSC Wine and Cheese Night - 9 June
Please or on the flyer to RSVP
HSC Disco Meal Deal - $6.00
We are holding a Pizza and Drink Meal Deal for the Disco. Please see details below. All orders will be submitted through My Student Account and close on Wednesday 7 June at 3pm. This will be delivered to the school at 5.30pm prior to the Disco starting.
Pizza and Drink - $6.00 with a Gluten Free option available
Pizza - please choose and note down from the list
- Cheese
- Vegetarian
- Ham and Pineapple
- BBQ Ham and Bacon
Drink - please choose and note down from the list
- Water
- Popper - Apple, Orange or Tropical
- Milk - Strawberry or Chocolate
HSC School Disco - 9 June
HSC Year 5 Colonial School - Cancelled
Due to us being able to access the Eureka Gold Rush Excursion as a Junior College, we will not do Colonial Day this year. Eureka Gold Rush will be their Colonial dress up day and mosey on back to 1854.
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 2, Week 8.
WSC Year 4 Cycle Safety
Each year, the Year 4 students attend a Cycle Safety Program with the PCYC at Groom Park. Please find below the details of the program.
Time and Date:
Tuesday 6 June - 9.30am to 2pm
Students are required to:
鈥 wear their sports uniform and College hat;
鈥 bring a packed lunch, water bottle and sunscreen;
鈥 if you have a bike helmet you are welcome to bring it along. Bikes will be provided by PCYC.
WSC Tuckshop Orders
At WSC, Tuckshop is held on a Wednesday. All orders are to be completed online at by 3pm each Tuesday. Please notify Reception by 9am on Wednesday if your child is absent and we will cancel their order. Tuckshop will finish in Week 8.
WSC MEGA
WSC Parent Connect Meal Deal - Wednesday 14 June
Stephen Street Campus
2023 Secondary Individual Chess Tournament - 9 and 10 June
Boarding
Boarding News
Hello to all our families!
Our week has been packed full of activities and new experiences for many. We had a wonderful Boarders experience weekend which ended on a very high note with many wanting to return next Term and in 2024. We have a wonderful marketing team who have introduced a great social media platform which I am sure you will all have seen. This enables all families to get a day-to-day, week by week update of what has happened. The photos have been great too.