ConcordiaŮŮ��ƵCollege

The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 4

Monday 31 July 2023 to Friday 4 August 2023

From the Head of College

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Thank you to those parents who have taken up the opportunity this week to attend the Master Planning Parent Information Sessions. It has been very affirming to engage in overwhelmingly positive conversations about the many benefits which are awaiting us as we plan to come together as a College in 2025. A clear and consistent message has been that the essence of Concordia is the people, and not buildings or green spaces, that define who we are as a learning and living community. It’s vitally important to the College that transparency and accuracy of information are at the forefront of this feedback timeline from all stakeholders. Please remember to contact the College if you have been unable to attend one of these sessions but would like to have a conversation with a member of the Leadership Team about the content of the Master Plan.

This coming weekend will see several Concordia students competing in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod. Thank you to those staff members who will be supporting the students in these events. Both the Hume and Warwick Street campuses will be hosting a Prepping for Prep event next week as we begin to transition these young learners into our community for 2024.

With many students currently absent from school with the flu, I thought it fitting to share with you an article about dealing with the flu!

Over the past two years, hardly anyone was exposed to flu due to COVID-19 restrictions, including the shutting of our international border, and so we didn’t develop any natural immunity.

Now that we are back travelling, socialising, and doing the things that we love, more people of all ages are at risk of getting respiratory illnesses, particularly kids aged under 5.

Flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness and is more serious than a common cold. The flu can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis, which often require hospitalisation in the most vulnerable people, including young children and older people. Flu can be more serious for young children than COVID-19.

Queensland Health advises that flu is circulating widely for the first time in two years, coinciding with continuing high numbers of COVID-19 cases. Flu and COVID-19 are both serious illnesses, but flu generally affects young children more than COVID-19.

Flu is easily spread and potentially deadly. We are seeing an increase in hospitalisations of young children and sadly some are very unwell. The flu vaccine is one option to help to protect children from serious illness due to flu and offers plenty of protection in the remaining winter weeks. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following preventative practices:

Avoid close contact.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose.
Clean your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Good luck to our Track and Field Team as they prepare for the QCIS Inter-schools' competition on Monday.

Have a great weekend and stay healthy.

Yours in Christ.

Mr Anton Prinsloo
Head of College

Quote of the week: There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. [M. Wheatley]

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From the College Pastor

Community News

Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions

Will parents have a chance to provide input on the new College building designs?

The Community Information Sessions held throughout the process will provide a forum to offer ideas for what the interiors of the new learning spaces might include.

It takes up to 10 mins to drive to the Stephen Street Campus from the Hume Street Campus. Will you offer buses?

Yes. The College will be providing buses.

See you in September

Concordia ŮŮ��Ƶ College has made a change to the dates of the Open Morning. It was scheduled for the morning of August 8, but will now be a week of “See you in September”.

This new event will take place for a week from September 11th and will offer opportunity to view the college and its facilities, as well as meet teachers and members of the staff. It will help families see the authentic college environment and ask questions of both staff and students.

As always, parents and carers are welcome to come and inspect any of our Concordia campuses on any school day of the week.

We look forward to seeing you in September! If you would like to register your interest to visit one of the mornings of this week, please send an email to Enrolments@concordia.qld.edu.au and be on the lookout for more information. Write the new dates in your calendar.

Youth Leaders Program

The Youth Leaders Program is a volunteer platform for young people aged 14 to 24 to become involved with Toowoomba Regional Council. The program allows young people from across our Region to learn about their local communities' groups, events, activities and youth services.

We currently service a regional population of 173,000 people (ABS, 2021), with approximately 32,000 of these residents being young people.

The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in ensuring our programs are relevant, meet the needs of local young people and have the greatest reach possible.

The Youth Leaders also get the opportunity to learn about our processes and the role of local governments. We encourage them to have a say and develop grassroots projects to create positive change – not only for our Region's young people but the wider community.

As part of their role, the Youth Leaders provide a voice for other young people, identify community issues and share information on opportunities for young people to connect to events, programs and service providers.

The Youth Leaders represent areas from across the entire Toowoomba Region.

Please contact Ms Belinda Sanders via email: Belinda.Sanders@concordia.qld.edu.au if you are interested.

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Volunteers Needed - Christian Religious Instruction

Are you a Christian with a desire and/or willingness to present the Gospel message to primary-aged students who may not have heard about Jesus?

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Jeans for Genes

Remember to wear your Jeans this Thursday - August 3 and bring a Gold Coin donation. Donation boxes will be at Campus Reception.

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CLC Parent Connect - Oktoberfest

CAN YOU HELP?

SSC Parent Connect is currently planning Oktoberfest for Saturday 7 October 2023 and is seeking volunteers to assist in the organisation and running of this event.

If you just have a small amount of time, we would really appreciate your help. We promise it will be loads of fun!

Please contact Ms. Belinda Sanders - belinda.sanders@concordia.qld.edu.au

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CLC Ensembles Concert

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CLC Choral Showcase

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WSC Parent Connect Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Warwick Street Campus Parent Connect is holding a Billy G’s Gourmet Cookie Dough drive this term.

There are ten delicious flavours to delight. There’s even a cheese flavoured Doggie Dough for your special furry family members! The delicious cookie dough is only available through fundraising and is not sold in stores, so stock up.

Order your cookie dough online before 14 August. The current scheduled pick-up date for orders is 29 August.

. You will need to create an account and then select Concordia ŮŮ��Ƶ College under organisations, and away you go!

HSC Parent Connect Create or Shop Raffle - Prize Winners

We would like to congratulate the following winners of the HSC Parent Connect Create or Shop Thermomix Raffle.

First Prize Winner - Monika Bennett with ticket #82
Second Prize Winner - Chantelle Manteufel with ticket #116

Project Based Learning at Concordia

Junior College

Year 5 Immersion workshop and Debut performance

Last term, both HSC and WSC Year 5s combined to make one enormous JC Year 5 band. They had a fun music filled morning which also included sectionals with the specialist tutors on their specific instrument. They looked impressive with immaculate posture and sounded fantastic! Early this term, each campus band had their debut perform on assembly! The audiences were able to identify each song played and each performer was so proud of their achievements. The Year 5 classes are looking forward to representing the College in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod, Monday 31 July.

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JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - Parent Information Session - Tuesday 1 August

The Junior College Year 3 teachers will be holding an information session to answer any questions you may have about the Year 3 Koojarewon Camp. All parents and Year 3 students are most welcome and are encouraged to attend.

This Parent Information session will be held Tuesday 1 August (Week 4) at 5.30pm-6.30pm, E1 Lecture Theatre, Stephen Street Campus.

to register your attendance.

JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - 17 August

On Thursday 17 August 2023, our JC Year 3 students will be attending their first camp at the Koojarewon Youth Camp, Highfields. Please find attached a and for the camp.

Date: Thursday 17 to Friday 18 August
Transport: Bus

All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 8.30am. Children will be supervised by a teacher from 8am.
Students will depart Koojarewon Youth Camp at 1.30pm on Friday and returning to Hume Street Campus for pick up by parents from approx. 2.15pm.
Parking for both drop off and pick up is on the sports oval.

Permissions Required
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission for the Camp:
• Login to Parent Lounge >
• click on Events & Payments >
• click on Event JC 2023 Year 3 Koojarewon Camp >
• Accept >
• Save

IMPORTANT NOTE:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.

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

JC Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion - 11 August

On Friday 11 August, the JC Year 1 students will be attending an excursion to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (LPKS).

Please note the travel details as outlined in the attached

Students are required to be dropped at the Hume Street Campus by 7.15am for a 7.30am departure.
Students will return to their campus for a normal school pick up.

Parent Permission
Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 4 August.

Login to Parent Lounge >
Click on Events and Payments >
Click on - JC 2023 Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion >
Accept >
save

Important Note: Please check and ensure your child's medical and emergency contact details are up to date.

If you have any questions regarding this excursion, please contact your child's teacher.

JC Stem

Our Year 3-6 students have had their first STEM lesson with Mrs Emma Pukallus and have loved their learning. Throughout the week, Emma also sent home some information about an opportunity that students can be involved with if they want to be. Please know this is an option not a requirement. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please email Emma on Emma.Pukallus@concordia.qld.edu.au

JC Year 6 Cairns Trip

On Monday 4 September to Friday 8 September our JC 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 6am for a 6.45am departure.

PERMISSION REQUIRED:

Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 28 July 2023:
Login to Parent Lounge >
click on Events & Payments >
click on JC 2023 Year 6 Cairns Trip >
Accept >
Save

*Please click on the Jotform link below to fill in that you give permission for staff to administer Panadol to your child if needed.*

Link:

After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.

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, Week 4.

HSC Staffing Updates

Mrs Sally Weir will be taking some very well-deserved Long Service Leave at the end of this term. Her leave will be for Weeks 7-10, and during this time Mrs Melissa Reimann will teach the Year 2 class for 4 days/week and Miss Fiona Collingwood for 1 (Thursdays). Most children will know Melissa and Fiona but over the coming weeks, both teachers will have the opportunity to come into the classroom and spend time with the students before Sally goes on leave.

To maintain continuity for our Year 1’s. Melissa will continue teaching Year 1 on a Thursday and Mrs Angela Norley will teach them on the Friday.

We wish Sally well while she is on leave and hope she has an amazing time travelling and enjoying time with her family.

HSC Prep Vision Screening - 7 August

On Monday 7 August our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, please fill in the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.

If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. Consent forms must be submitted by Sunday 30 July 2023.

The following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened –

HSC Grandparents' Day - 15 September

We would love to invite our special Grandparents to come and spend the morning with our students on Friday 15 September. The morning will follow:
8.45am Special Chapel Service
9.30am Classroom visits
10.15am Shared morning tea in the Junior Playground.

Please use the link below to register your attendance by Friday 8 September.

We look forward to welcoming as many Grandparents as can join us this year.

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HSC Father's Day Breakfast and Minute to Win It Activities

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 9.

Warwick Street Campus

WSC Weekly Events

Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3, Week 4.

WSC Parent Connect Social Golf Day - Friday 25 August

The Dads Social Golf afternoon is back again for 2023!

Dads and their mates are invited to join Parent Connect on the green for an afternoon of golf, good company and casual drinks. Hacks & Pros welcomed!!

When: Friday 25 August 2023
Where: Toowoomba City Golf Club
Time: Meet at 12pm for a 12.30pm tee off
Game Play: 2 man Ambrose over 9 holes followed by coldies in the clubhouse
Cost: $35 for 9 holes. $30 cart hire ($50 per person including cart hire)

RSVP to Peter Lubbock via mobile: 0422 351 365 by Friday 11 August 2023

WSC Prep Vision Screening - Tuesday 8 August

On Tuesday 8 August our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the screening, please fill in the consent form and indicate that you wish to decline screening.

Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.

If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. Consent forms must be submitted by Sunday 30 July 2023.

The following video explains the benefits of having your Prep child’s vision screened –

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 9.

WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 31 August

WSC Father’s Day Stall

The Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 31 August. 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 31 August. 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

Stephen Street Campus

Sport News

Sports News – Term 3, Week 3

Recent Sports Results & Achievements

Darling Downs Cross Country Representatives

We are very proud to say that three of our outstanding students shone bright at the recent Darling Downs Sports Awards! Charlie Pietsch was the guest speaker at the event, Zoe Pietsch received a well-deserved Incentive Award for her outstanding achievements in athletics and Arabella Knopke also received an Incentive Award for her incredible achievements in touch football! Congratulations to these students.

SSI Red Lions Cup – Soccer

On Tuesday, our boys and girls' soccer teams played in the SSI Red Lions Soccer Cup. Each team played three games across the day, against some of the best schools in Toowoomba. The boys held their own going down narrowly in two games and drawing the third. The girls did tremendously well for a side of players with little to no prior football experience, and showed great grit, despite going down narrowly in all three matches.

Swans Schools Touch Competition – Round 2

In the second round of competition, our U13 girls and U15 boys faced off against Highfields SHS, our U18 boys played Centenary Heights SHS, and our U13 boys, U15 girls and U18 girls had the bye. All three teams that played showed great improvement from round one and are to be very proud of their efforts.

U13 Girls: Draw

U15 Boys: Win

U18 Boys: Loss

Volleyball Premier League – Round 2

Congratulations to our volleyball teams who continued their winning form, with all but one of our teams coming away with the win.

Junior Girls: Forfeit

Intermediate Girls: Won 2-1

Senior Girls: Won 2-1

Senior Boys: Won 1-1

Rugby Union Darling Downs Super Schools Cup – Round 2

In round two of our boys Rugby Union competition, we played Faith ŮŮ��Ƶ College at Gatton. The U13s and Opens teams both had good wins, and the U15s match was called a draw due to an injury.

U13s: Won

U15s: Draw

Opens: Won

Upcoming Fixtures/Information

QCIS Track & Field

· QCIS Track and Field Carnival at SCOTS College NEXT MONDAY!!!

· Please ensure you arrive in front of CSI no later than 6:45am

· Please ensure your parents have completed the parent permission on café and you have returned the necessary paperwork.

Swans Schools Touch Competition

· Training: Wednesdays during SPARC

· Venue: Toowoomba Touch Association, Kearney’s Spring QLD 4350

· Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your game to warm up with your team. If you could come earlier or stay after your game to support our other teams that would be fantastic!

· Draw:

Volleyball Premier League Season 3

Training: Monday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm and on Wednesdays during SPARC.
Game venues:
Girls – Harristown SHS
Boys – Toowoomba Grammar School
Timeslots: between 4:30-8:50pm.
Draw:

Team	Time	Team	Venue
Concordia Junior Girls	TBA	Fairholme	TBA
Concordia Intermediate Girls	TBA	St Joseph's	TBA
Concordia Senior Girls	6.50pm	Glennie	TBA
Concordia Senior Boys	6.50pm	Grammar 2	TBA
Concordia Senior Boys	7.55pm	St Joseph's	TBA

Rugby Union - Darling Downs Super Schools Cup

· Training: Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30pm at TAS.

· Round 3 – BYE

· Timeslots are as follows:

- U13: 4:30pm (25 min halves)

- U15: 5:30pm (25 min halves)

- Opens: 6:30pm (30 min halves)

Upcoming Sports competitions/opportunities

2023 Toowoomba District Secondary School TEAMS Chess Championships

· If you are interested in competing in 2023 Toowoomba District Secondary School TEAMS Chess Championships on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of August, please check your emails or go to student notices and complete the attached form.

· Please note you will need a team of four and we are looking to enter teams into both the opens and junior divisions (year 7, 8, 9 and 10).

Boys QCIS Rugby 7s

· Any boys interested in competing in the QCIS Rugby 7s Gala Day on Friday of week 9 at Downlands, please check your emails or go to student notices and complete the attached form.

· Please note in order to play you will be expected to have attended a minimum of 2 training sessions and have the correct equipment (Football boots, Mouth guard etc.)

An exciting external futsal competition at will be run at USQ during Term 4. To register please click on the link below: .

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Book Week Writing Competition

Write and submit a paragraph based on this year's book week theme - Read - Grow - Inspire

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Outstanding Writing and Art Anthology

Submissions are open for 2023 outstanding writing and art anthology by SSC students.

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Band Camp 2023

The students in the SSC Concert Band and Big Band participated in rehearsals, fun activities and shared meals together for the annual Band Sleep Out on Friday night the 21^st July 2023. This is a tradition at the College and what a blast it was! We were able to invite specialist tutors for a session on Saturday morning, enjoy extended time to focus on our music for the upcoming Eisteddfod (30^th and 31^st July, Empire Theatre 6pm) and refine some fun ‘bangers’ for the upcoming Ensembles Concert (11^th August, SSC Gym, 6pm). Thankyou to Mrs Rohde and Mrs McManus who assisted with supervision and to the external tutors that came into work on the weekend!

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Boarding

Boarding News

Hello to all our families.

Welcome again to our weekly update of Boarding news. Our students have kept busy this week with their various sports and interests.

Several students expressed interest in helping with the Warrick Street campus fundraiser on Saturday evening and went along to all look after some little children. They all enjoyed themselves.

Study has been productive for some and not so for others. This term can be a real struggle for some to remain focused and on par with assessments and assignments. We encourage all our students to make good use of their time management skills and keep up to date with homework. At times sporting events can and do hinder this however with the highly qualified Tutors on shift Monday to Thursday all students are expected to attend afternoon and /or night study sessions. Andrew and I work closely with teachers to best support our student’s needs.

Activities this week will be “Barbie movie “and A “Country and Western “theme dinner on Sunday night. Looking forward to sharing some great pics next week with you all.

Please remember if you have any queries or questions feel free to contact Andrew and myself.

Well, that’s all from us this week hope you enjoy our pics.

Take care and look after each other.

Mrs Maureen Taurima and Mr Andrew Bull
Boarding Houseparents

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Welcome from the Leadership Team

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This week

Upcoming Events

The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 4

From the Head of College

From the Head of College

From the College Pastor

Community News

Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions

See you in September

Youth Leaders Program

Volunteers Needed - Christian Religious Instruction

Jeans for Genes

CLC Parent Connect - Oktoberfest

CLC Ensembles Concert

CLC Choral Showcase

WSC Parent Connect Cookie Dough Fundraiser

HSC Parent Connect Create or Shop Raffle - Prize Winners

Project Based Learning at Concordia

Junior College

Year 5 Immersion workshop and Debut performance

JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - Parent Information Session - Tuesday 1 August

JC Year 3 Koojarewon Camp - 17 August

JC Year 1 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Excursion - 11 August

JC Stem

JC Year 6 Cairns Trip

Outside School Hours Care

Hume Street Campus

HSC Weekly Events

HSC Staffing Updates

HSC Prep Vision Screening - 7 August

HSC Grandparents' Day - 15 September

HSC Father's Day Breakfast and Minute to Win It Activities

HSC Tuckshop Orders

Warwick Street Campus

WSC Weekly Events

WSC Parent Connect Social Golf Day - Friday 25 August

WSC Prep Vision Screening - Tuesday 8 August

WSC Tuckshop Orders

WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 31 August

WSC Father’s Day Stall

Stephen Street Campus

Sport News

Sports News – Term 3, Week 3

Recent Sports Results & Achievements

Book Week Writing Competition

Outstanding Writing and Art Anthology

Band Camp 2023

Boarding

Boarding News

Welcome from the Leadership Team