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I would like to acknowledge and thank those Year 10 students who attended last Friday¡¯s Years 3-6 Track and Field Carnival as helpers. The feedback received about how these students presented, supported both the students and teachers on the day as well as representing SSC has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to these students and to their parents, you are raising fine young adults! This feedback makes me feel so proud to be associated with Concordia.

Congratulations, well done and thank you to those Cross Country runners who represented Concordia at the QCIS Inter-School Carnival yesterday. Thank you to those parents and caregivers who made it out to Highfields to support the students as well as Mrs Scouller, Mr Allen and Mr Matthews for their support and encouragement of the students.

The importance of a good night¡¯s sleep is now seen as one of the key ingredients to our daily wellbeing journey. Sleep is our primary source of recovery and we all know how we feel if we don¡¯t get enough sleep. Tired, lethargic and unmotivated. If we have repeated nights of insufficient rest, fatigue will build and build until we become sick and unable to engage in regular day-to-day activities. Nights where we have a bad sleep are inevitable. It is normal for our sleep to suffer when we are stressed at work, home, have a newborn or for many other reasons. It¡¯s important to develop good physical awareness and body honesty to help us notice how we are waking up every day. Pay attention to your body and if you need to rest, do so.

Sleeping well means getting enough sleep. How much sleep is enough varies among people. The number of hours you sleep is not as important as how you feel when you wake up. If you do not feel refreshed, you probably need more sleep. Poor sleep can affect emotional and social interaction and increase the risk of developing disease and depression. So, here are some top tips for a good night¡¯s sleep: [Acknowledgement; the Fathering Project]

• Sleep is our best source of recovery. Sufficient sleep boosts our immunity, muscular recovery and cognitive function.
• Be aware of your own body ¨C listen to your body. Notice how much rest and recovery you are getting Pat attention to your body and its signs. Neglect can lead to injury. Ensure that you are getting a minimum of six hours of sleep a night.
• Be consistent and maintain a routine and rhythm. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Set a good example and get the kids in the routine too.
• Ensure you spend time in natural light. This helps to promote melatonin production in the body which tells you when to sleep and when to wake up.
• Reduce blue light exposure in the evening. Blue light from electronic devices tricks your brain into thinking it¡¯s still daytime which impacts your sleep. Remember the strategy of all devices, including those of parents, out of bedrooms at night.
• Find time to relax and clear your mind before sleep. For example, read a book, listen to relaxing music, deep breathing and meditation.

Good luck to our Year 10 students and their families as you prepare for and approach your exam block over the next fortnight.

Wishing everyone a safe and warm weekend.

Yours in Christ

Mr Anton Prinsloo
Head of College

Quote of the Week: Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. [A. Schaef]

At that time nearly 2000 years ago, Jewish people and God fearers from across the Roman empire, with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds had gathered in Jerusalem to observe the feast of Pentecost, one of the key Jewish festivals, giving thanks for the wheat harvest (and hence food for the next year) and thanking God for the Sinai covenant with his people (10 Commandments). All these people heard the Good News proclaimed and many became followers of Christ and took the message with them to the ends of the Roman empire and beyond. It was the beginning of the Church, and a bringing together of many people divided by race, language and culture.

At our chapels we remembered this and reflected on how God is still at work bringing people together and bringing healing and reconciliation to our world and we marvelled at the many cultures and languages represented in our community. This was reflected in hearing the Lord¡¯s Prayer spoken in about 13 different languages (I have included it below, see which languages you might recognise).

It was quite fitting to have reconciliation week at the same time, bringing together indigenous and non-indigenous Australians to work for a positive future of all citizens of this great country.

Our faith captains, Chelsea and Lauren also came with me to visit the Junior College campuses and assist with chapels there as we unpacked the theme of Pentecost and gave thanks to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who still guides us today, brings people to Christ and unites diverse people in love.

The Lord¡¯s Prayer
Kaarta nunakarra, Alkirala namanga ?? ????? ?????????? ????;
Sambahin ang ngalan Mo Santificado seja o Teu Nome;
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Dein Wille geschehe, wie im Himmel so auf Erden
Apage davaspata bhojanaya apata ada duna manava.
utusamehe makosa yetu,
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Tara hanmiharu lai dushta dekhi banchaunnu hawas.
Nou hoki te rangatira-tanga, te kaha, me te kororia,
Want aan U behoort die koninkryk en die krag en die heerlikheid,
Thinmayil Ninnum Njangale Rakshikkaname.

Amen.

Have a blessed Pentecost!

Pastor Thomas B?hmert
College Pastor

SSC Lecture Theatre Upgrade

There are just four seats remaining before the Lecture Theatre upgrade has been sold out. The upgrade is in its final phase as we eagerly await the arrival of the chairs for the facility.

If you wish to secure one of the final chairs in the Lecture Theatre, please contact Concordia's Director of Marketing and Enrolments, Mrs Bianca Coleborn, by emailing bianca.coleborn@concordia.qld.edu.au.

Scholarships Fund or Building Fund

Families are invited to consider donating to the Scholarships Fund or Building Fund under the Future Foundation. Your gift to the Scholarship Fund will create new learning opportunities for students who, without financial support, would not be able to access a Concordia ŮŮÊÓƵ College education. Donations to the Building Fund will enable the College to create learning environments conducive to a 2lst Century education.

You can make a one-off donation or commit to making regular donations to the Scholarships Fund or Building Fund.

Please click on the below link to access the giving page or contact the Business Office on 4688 2700 (press 1 for Stephen Street Campus) to set up a payment by telephone for the Scholarship Fund or Building Fund.

Thank you for your consideration of the above options. If you would like to discuss making an alternative donation to the Future Foundation, please contact Concordia's Business Manager, Mr Lindsay Bovill, by emailing Lindsay.bovill@concordia.qld.edu.au.

Mr Anton Prinsloo
Head of College

Over the last couple of months, the staff at Concordia have been focusing on how they can look after their wellbeing and finding strategies to do so. It is also important for our students¡¯ wellbeing to be a priority, as we head into the last weeks of the term. Lots of sleep, healthy food, and some time outside time in the fresh air are the best strategies for our students to maintain the positive energy they will need for their learning.

Special Assemblies
Each campus will be holding a special Assembly on Monday next week to announce our Age Champions from the recent track and field carnival. We look forward to these announcements and congratulating these students.

Queensland Day
On Monday, our students will celebrate Queensland Day with our annual Tug of War events. Please check the events page for each campus for times, as parents are most welcome to attend.

Lost Property
As the brisk winter weather is set to continue into next week and beyond, please make sure all uniform items are named. We have a large amount of lost property building up with many of those items being jackets and track pants. If you are missing any uniform items, please check the lost property on your campus.

IPSHA Chess Competition
Hume Street Campus hosted the annual IPSHA Chess competition on Wednesday afternoon. Competitors from five independent schools in Toowoomba were involved and there was some very healthy competition.

Toowoomba Grammar School came out on top again this year, and our two Concordia teams tied for fourth place. Well done to all students who participated.

Blessings for the week ahead

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Mrs Jackie Minnikin
Director of Campuses

Mr Darrly Fry
Teacher / Junior College Sports Coordinator / Head Coach, Touch

Wellbeing ¨C the dinner plate exercise
On Thursday evening our College hosted an event called ¡°Dinner on the Downs¡±, which is an initiative for school leaders who are members of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL). To open proceedings, Concordia student Kashar Bounghi performed the Acknowledgement of Country, before I officially welcomed our guests to Concordia. The theme of the evening was staff wellbeing, so I took the opportunity to share a reflection exercise that anyone can do to reflect on their own wellbeing. I want to share this now, as anyone can complete the valuable exercise:

We start with a simple table setting, as shown below. Each part of the table setting represents a different factor that relates to our wellbeing. Participants are asked to write down notes next to each element. Let me explain.

The dinner plate: Write down all of the things that are ¡°on your plate¡± right now. These are all of the things taking up emotional, mental and physical energy.

The knife: These are the things that could be ¡°cut¡± from your life that are absorbing your time, but are not of great importance, e.g. social media activity.

The spoon: This represents the people you are ¡°feeding¡± - who depend on you intensely. This may not just be family, it might be employees that you need to support. The goal of this element is to think if there are ways you can better support them or perhaps move towards greater independence.

The water glass: Does your glass need filling? What fills you up? Think about what you need more of right now ¨C is it time with family, prayer, exercise, better nutrition? Consider how you can revitalize yourself.

The dinner fork: What are some things you want to ¡°take a stab¡± at? Is there something new you want to try ¨C perhaps learn and instrument or a different language? Maybe it¡¯s doing some volunteer work. We need to sharpen our saw regularly, so trying something new might be a way to get back in the groove.

The napkin: What are your supports when things get ¡°messy¡±? Who do you rely on for reassurance, comfort and aid in times of need? We all need to reach out from time-to-time, so being aware of who we can turn to is so important.

Apart from completing this yourself, it is interesting to do this task in a group or with your family. You might be surprised by what is happening for others, and just how much we rely on each other during difficult times.

Year 11 Boat Cruise
Next Friday 10 June our Year 11 students will finally get the opportunity to have their boat cruise and dinner on the Brisbane River. This event, like many others, has been postponed several times due to COVID and flooding. These events are extremely important milestones for students as they progress through their years of schooling; celebrating their hard work and coming together in a tranquil and fun setting as a cohort. Thank you to Mrs Leah Bowes for her organisation of this event.

Have a great week.

Yours in faith,

Mr Jamie Pukallus
Director of Campus

At the same event, two of our talented Year 10 music students, Sarah Peake and Januki Ranchagoda, participated in the Blessing Ceremony, accompanied by Mr Neil Roche-Kelly, Music Teacher and Choir Director. Sarah and Mr Roche-Kelly sang two hymns, Beauty of the Earth and Tell Out My Soul, accompanied by Januki on piano and the guests at the ceremony. Congratulations, Sarah and Januki for sharing your amazing musical talents with everyone and thank you to Mr Roche-Kelly for rehearsing with the girls and transport on the day.

Salem Aged Care was very appreciative of all of our students enthusiasm and hope that we will find a way work together again in the future.

Mrs Jo Tessmer
Future Pathways Coordinator/Teacher Aide The Arts

QCIS Cross Country results

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the QCIS Cross Country this week:

Charlie Pietsch ¨C 1^st Boys 16 years 6000m
Chloe Denning ¨C 1^st Girls 16 years 4000m
Kayla Watson ¨C 1^st Girls 15 years 4000m
Zoe Pietsch ¨C 1^st Girls 13 years 3000m
Victoria Richards ¨C 2^nd Girls 17-20 years 4000m
Annabelle Scouller ¨C 2^nd Girls 10 years 2000m
Thomas Wise ¨C 2^nd Boys 10 years 2000m
Ellie Denning ¨C 2^nd Girls 14 years 4000m

Mr Darryl Allen
SSC Sports Coordinator

Breakfast at St Saviour's College to celebrate National Reconciliation Week with the message of ¡°Be Brave Make a Change¡± was inspiring and a huge success with our students. Being able to connect with family was very uplifting.

Please remind and encourage your child to utilise the expertise at the after school sessions in the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Our teachers are situated in the Library on these days and welcome students to gain extra support and assistance.

Keeping our students engaged and focused is what we as boarding staff strive to do every study. We no longer have a compulsory study session on a Sunday afternoon however we do encourage all students to use their time wisely and to do a little extra if they can.

During the holidays please visit the Concordia website and re read the Uniform Guide. We are noticing that students are wearing extra earrings in their ears and nose piercings.

Chewing gum is not permitted in the school grounds and this includes the Boarding Houses.

That¡¯s all for this week. Hope you all enjoy the photos of our trivia night, emu parade where our students do a community service by way of collecting all the fly in rubbish around the school. Great to see our students taking pride in our grounds.

Till next week and take care,

Mrs Maureen Taurima
Giabal House Parent