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The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 7

Monday August 21 - Friday August 25

From the Head of College

Dear Parents and Caregivers

As we head into the second half of Term 3, Concordia remains a hive of activity. Excursions, incursions, numerous sporting fixtures, camps and exams remain the order of the day. Please remember to check the College Calendar, College App, emails and the weekly newsletter to stay on top of organising your weekly schedule. Next week will see the College focus on the importance of reading, from a young age, as we celebrate Book Week across the College. I sometimes get asked about a gift idea for a child and I will without hesitation say that buying a book for a child is one of the best gifts for them. Thank you to Mrs. Heidi Edwards, on the Senior College Campus, and all the staff at the Junior College for the planning and detailed work done behind the scenes to make the various activities, competitions and events associated with Book Week possible.

Our Year 12 students are now mid-way through their Mock Exam Block and from all accounts they have stepped up to the mark and are applying themselves incredibly well in this process. Thank you to Mr. Gabe Robbie, who heads the Quality Assurance Team at the Senior College, and his team of helpers for the work done in ensuring that this process runs as smooth as clockwork.

Next week our Year 11 students will present their leadership speeches to their peers and staff as they prepare to step up as our senior cohort and College leaders for 2024. Good luck to all the nominees and thank you as parents and caregivers for your support and encouragement of your student in this process. Our Year 5 students will also attend these nomination speeches at Stephen Street as they begin to consider and prepare for their role as the leaders and senior cohort at our Junior College in 2024. Thank you to our Year 10 parent body and students for being so well prepared for the Year 10 Set Plan Interviews for 2024 which have now been completed. The past fortnight has seen our 2024 Prep students attend their Prepping for Prep Program as well as the Year 6 students attend the first of the 2024 Year 7 Transition Events.

With you, our goal and aim are to scaffold as well as exposing our students to many varied life experiences which we hope will stand them in good stead for their future. Reflecting on the various “rites of passage” events currently happening across both the Junior and Senior College, has prompted me to share with you a letter written by a teenager to their parents which provides great insight into their world as well giving us, as the adults, some great advice and tips.

Dear Mum and Dad

Please stick with me

I can’t think clearly right now because there is a substantial section of my prefrontal cortex missing. It’s a fairly important chunk, something having to do with rational thought. You see, it won’t be fully developed until I’m about 25, and from where I sit, 25 is still a long way off. But here’s what I want my parents to know.

My brain is not yet fully developed. It doesn’t matter that I’m smart, even a perfect score on my maths test doesn’t insulate me from the normal developmental stages that we all go through.

Judgement and intelligence are two completely distinct things. And the same thing that makes my brain wonderfully flexible, creative and sponge-like also makes me impulsive. Not necessarily reckless or negligent but more impulsive than what I will be later in life.

Please stick with me.

So, when you look at me like I have ten heads after I have done something “stupid” or failed to do something “smart”, you are not really helping.

You adults respond to situations with your prefrontal cortex [rationally] but I am more inclined to respond with my amygdala [emotionally]. And when you ask, “What were you thinking?” the answer is I wasn’t at least not the way that you are.

You can blame me or blame mother nature, but either way, it is what it is. At this point in my life, I get that you love me, but my friends are my everything.

Please understand that right now I choose my friends, but don’t be fooled, I am watching you. Carefully.

Please stick with me.

Here’s what you can do for me.

Model adulting. I see all the behaviours that you are modelling, and I hear all the words you say. If you keep showing me the way, I will follow even if I detour many, many times before we reach our destination.

Let me figure things out for myself. If you allow me to experience the consequences of my own actions, I will learn from them. The more I do, the more confidence and resilience I will develop.

Tell me about you. I want you to tell me the stories of the crazy things you did as a teen and what you learned from them.

Help me with perspective. Keep reminding me of the big picture. I will roll my eyes at you and make all kinds of grunt-like sounds. I will let you know in no uncertain terms that you can’t possibly understand any of what I am going through. But I am listening. I really am. Help me scan out and focus on the long view. Remind me that this moment will pass.

Keep me safe. Please remind me that drugs and driving don’t mix. Keep telling me that you will bail me out of any dangerous situation, no anger, no lectures, no questions asked. But also let me know over and over that you are there to listen when I need you.

Be kind. I will learn kindness from you and if you are relentless in your kindness to me, someday I will imitate that behaviour.

Show interest in the things I enjoy. Some days I will choose to share those interests with you, and it will make me feel good if you validate those interests, by at least acting interested.

One day when the haze of adolescence lifts, you will find a confident, strong, competent, kind adult where a surly teenager once stood. In the meantime, buckle in for the ride. And…

Please stick with me.

Love.

Your Teenager [Acknowledgement: Helen Wingens]

Enjoy Book Week next week.

Wishing everyone a relaxing weekend.

Yours in Christ.

Mr Anton Prinsloo
Head of College

Quote of the Week: Books are the quietest and most constant of friends. They are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors and the most patient of teachers. [Charles Eliot]

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From the College Pastor

Community News

Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions

Will all the teachers be relocating? Or will you have to make some teachers redundant?

The teachers will be relocating with their students.

What are the benefits for teachers?

The move to one campus will allow for streamlined processes and greater collaboration between teachers. We believe our teachers will feel better supported and resourced by being together on one campus.

CLC Ensembles Concert - News

Last week, the College community gathered to celebrate the culmination of our CLC ensembles 2023 musical journey.

The concert featured our Junior Campus musicians alongside our more established ensembles from Stephen Street. Through countless hours of practice and rehearsals, skills have been honed, challenges embraced and new heights of musical excellence reached. This concert displayed the discipline required to master an instrument and the teamwork needed to perform as an ensemble.

As a small momentum, the College presented each member with a medallion to thank them for sharing their talents and for ensuring the music performance culture at the College remains of the highest standards.

We would like to publicly acknowledge the hours of service from our Year 12 students, Mia Hallaren, Alex Theodosis and Campbell Venz who have collectively, have been involved in ensembles for 24 years! Furthermore, thank you to the tutors, mentors, parents and supporters of the Music Performance program.

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JAZZ on the Range News

On Saturday afternoon the College Big Band performed at the Jazz on the Range event hosted by TAS. This event is a fabulous, relaxed afternoon of music, featuring the Cool Nights Big Band plus several bands from local schools in a non-competitive environment. It was a very entertaining afternoon complete with a BBQ and picnic rugs and we appreciate the students representing the College to further hone their craft on a weekend.

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Free Flu Vaccines

Offered to all staff, parents, carers and students. No Medicare card required.

During spring we see a rise in influenza cases. Never fear, it is not too late to get your first flu vax!

Did you have your flu vaccine in April/May? If so, now is the perfect time for you to have a free top-up.

The influenza vaccine is available free for ALL Queenslanders above 6 months of age until 31 August.

To improve uptake of the flu vaccine among Toowoomba residents, the Darling Downs Public Health Unit will be having a pop-up flu vaccine clinic at Kobi Place, Baillie Henderson Hospital on 19 August 2023 between 8 am and 2 pm.

Ever wondered why your child might need a flu shot...if so, click the link below.

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CCTV Cameras installed in Health Centre

As the College continues to monitor and prioritise student wellbeing and safety, we are pleased to let you know that CCTV cameras have now been installed in our Health Centre to ensure that our excellent duty of care in this part of the College is maintained. The necessary signage informing all visitors to the Health Centre of this process has also been included. We would like to acknowledge and thank Nurse Libby Chapman for the outstanding care and support which she brings to this area of College life.

Janome Sewing Machines

As we are constantly striving to promote sustainability and reduce waste, we have an exciting opportunity for all sewing enthusiasts out there!

We currently have three mechanical Janome sewing machines that are in need of refurbishment. These machines, though broken, have great potential to be brought back to life with a little love and attention.

If you are someone who enjoys tinkering with machines or have a passion for refurbishing sewing equipment, this offer is perfect for you. These Janome models, known for their durability and precision, could become valuable additions to your sewing repertoire once repaired.

By taking these broken sewing machines and giving them a second chance, you not only save them from ending up in landfills but also contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

If you are interested in receiving these mechanical Janome models for refurbishment, please contact Heidi Edwards at the Stephen Street Library.”

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CLC Book Week

This year's theme is ‘Read, grow, inspire,’ which raises some wonderful ideas and imagery:

Who inspires you to read?

Who inspires you to grow?

What have you read that inspires you?

What have you read that makes you grow?

We look forward to seeing what creative costumes our students (and staff!) come up with for book week. It is always an exciting and fun time of the year.

Just remember that book week is about connecting students with books and inspiring enthusiasm and passion for reading. Costumes definitely don’t have to be expensive or complicated! They can be made out of things you find around the house, or from what is already in their wardrobe.

Happy reading!

Heidi Edwards - Teacher Librarian

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Concordia College Walk My Way 2023

Walk your way to help children in East Africa to walk their way into education!

Come and join the Concordia Community for the Walk My Way events this year!

At SSC on Friday 15/9/23 after lunch we will gather at the rugby oval and walk a pre-determined course of at least 2km - in homegroups. The Yr 12s will have opportunity to do this on another occasion. The Primary campuses will do this also on Friday 15/9 after lunch. Parents are invited and welcome! At all campuses this will conclude with the end of term chapel.

How many children will we be able to send to school?

Please support your children in this endeavour. Or do your own walk and raise funds for this cause.

Please donate to your house through this fundraising page (scroll down and click on your house): (donations are tax-deductable)

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Have you got your tickets for Oktoberfest yet?

Oktoberfest 2023 will be here before you know it! Make sure to get your tickets as this promises to be a fantastic event for the whole family.

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Junior Engineers

Get ready to hone your tech skills these holidays with fun-filled and engaging coding and robotics workshops. See flyer for more details.

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Project Based Learning at Concordia

Junior College

Junior Campus Sport News

Central Zone Track & Field Carnival 2023
What a beautiful day for our athletes and spectators at the Central Zone Track & Field Carnival on Wednesday 9 August. Our athletes were rewarded with great results for their effort. Ten students were selected for the Central Zone team to compete at the Darling Downs Regional Trials held on Tuesday 15 August.

Well done to all of our athletes that competed and a big thank you to the people who helped get our students ready for these carnivals, ranging from the admin staff to our sports coaches from SSC, Mr Mathews and Mr Anderton and Mr Biscoe. Thank you to parents who have helped in getting students to training, before and after school for the past ten weeks in the lead up this term.

Our staff on the day were magnificent in looking after the team with a big thank you to Mrs Lynch and Mr Nick Morgan. It was also nice to see so many parents there on the day to cheer on our team in their events. Our athletes should be commended on their sportsmanship and cheering on of their mates.

Special mention to the following athletes who gained selection in the Central Zone team for 2023:
Arabella Knopke, Charlie Lowis, Ajah Ayii, Thomas Richards, Emily Evans, Thomas Wise, William Spoelder, Maddison Callaghan, Reuben Frost and Andrew Ye. We wish these students all the best in their training, and in this next level of competition, aiming for selection in the Darling Downs team to compete at the State Titles in Brisbane.

See below for an overview of individual Top 3 placings from the Central Zone Carnival in various events.

NAME	EVENT	PLACE
Ajah Ayii	9 Yrs Girls - 800m	1st
	9 Yrs Girls - High Jump	1st
	9 Yrs Girls - 200m	2nd
	9 Yrs Girls - 80m	3rd
	9 Yrs Girls - Long Jump	3rd
Thomas Richards	9 Yrs Boys - 800m	1st
Jonah Edmonstone	10 Yrs Boys - High Jump	2nd
Fitzy Cook	10 Yrs Boys - Discus	3rd
Aahana Tamang	11 Yrs Girls - Shot Put	3rd
Makenzie Morris	11 Yrs Girls - Combined	3rd
Emily Evans	11 Yrs Girls - Combined	2nd
Thomas Wise	11 Yrs Boys - 100m	3rd
	11 Yrs Boys - 200m	3rd
William Spoelder	11 Yrs Boys - Shot Put	3rd
	11 Yrs Boys - Discus	1st
	11 Yrs Combined	2nd
	11 Yrs Boys - 1500m	3rd
Arabella Knopke	12 Yrs Girls - 1500 m	1st
	12 Yrs Girls - Combined	2nd
Maddison Callaghan	12 Yrs Girls - Discus	1st
	12 Yrs Girls - Combined	1st
	12 Yrs Girls - Shot Put	1st
	12 Yrs Girls - 1500m	2nd
Atoor Jok	12 Yrs Girls - 800m	2nd
	12 Yrs Girls - High Jump	3rd
Charlie Lowis	12 Yrs Boys - Discus	1st
	12 Yrs Boys - High Jump	1st
	12 Yrs Boys - Long Jump	1st
	12 Yrs Boys - Combined	2nd
	12 Yrs Boys - Shot Put	3rd
Isaac Warrener	12 Yrs Boys - Discus	3rd
Andrew Ye	12 Yrs Boys - 200m	1st
	12 Yrs Boys - 100m	2nd
	12 Yrs Boys - Long Jump	3rd

Darling Downs Regional Track & Field Carnival
On Tuesday 15 August our selected Central Zone athletes competed at the Darling Downs trials at Harristown SHS. This was a culmination of ten weeks of early morning training and afternoon training sessions at both campuses with some great results for our athletes. Several students qualifyed in their events to go to the State Championships. Special mention to our 9 year olds, Ajah Ayii and Thomas Richards who won their respective 800 m events in great fashion.

Congratulations to Andrew Ye, Charlie Lowis, and Arabella Knopke on their selection in the Darling Downs team to compete in October in Brisbane, an amazing achievement. Well done!

Southwest Qld Touch “Swans Cup”
This term our Junior College Touch football teams competed in the “Swans Cup” a fantastic initiative by the Southwest Qld Touch development staff to provide an opportunity for our students to play in a 6-week competition against other schools in the region on a Monday night at the Kearneys Spring Touch complex, improving their skills and learning about the great game. This is the second year we have entered teams in this competition, with the majority of our players experiencing their first taste of this sport against much older competition. There were some very valuable lessons learnt but more importantly some great fun had each week playing with their teammates.

Our students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the experience, proving to be very competitive in each game with our mixed team making it through to the third versus fourth playoff.

Cricket Gala Day
Recently some of our Junior College students competed in the “Woolworths Cricket Blast School Cup” at Queens Park against several other primary schools from around Toowoomba. This competition was aimed at teaching the students the fundamentals of cricket and being inclusive while having a ton of fun along the way. Our team enjoyed the day immensely and are already asking when the next one is scheduled to be involved, with our aim to enter more teams in the future on this day.

A big thank you also to Mr Mathews from SSC who assisted and umpired on the day for our team.

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JC Weekly STEM Challenge

Week 7’s Stem Challenge is the Heroes Challenge: “A hero is someone who has shown strength, courage, endurance, persistence with something or selflessness and helped others. Who is your hero? Design a special medal for them. Happy designing!”

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JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program

Our JC Year 6 class will depart and head to Cairns in September.

To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Queensland Government, through the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program, provided a subsidy to the school of $150.00 per student who will be attending the excursion.

We wish all of our Year 6 students, their teachers and our parent helpers, a safe trip. We look forward to following them each day through their Seesaw blogs.

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

Book Club Closing Date - 23 August

Issue 6 will close on Wednesday 23 August. Please submit your orders via Loop before this date.

JC Year 5 Cobb & Co Museum Excursion - Wednesday 30 August

Please note the change of day to Wednesday 30 August 2023

As part of their studies, the Year 5 students from Hume Street Campus and Warwick Street Campus will be visiting the Cobb + Co Museum on Wednesday 30 August 2023.

Please see attached parent letter for more information.

Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 18 August.
Login to >

click on Events & Payments >
click on JC Year 5 Cobb & Co Museum Excursion >
Accept >
Save

If you have any questions 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 7.

JC Prep Bestbrook Farm Excursion - 25 August

We are very excited to let you know that on Friday 25 August, we will be going to Bestbrook Farm for our 2023 excursion. As part of our Science and Technologies Unit, the Preps are exploring the needs of living things and food production. Teachers in Charge attending will be Natalie Blackwell, Leanne Auricht, Sarah Kelly and Anita Brosnan.

Travel Arrangements
All students will depart from the Hume Street Campus for the farm at 8.30am and return to HSC about 3.30pm.

Program
At the farm they will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how to care for animals and how caring for the needs of farm animals and crops helps to provide for our own needs as they produce food to support our living needs. Students will be organised into small groups and allocated staff members/parents to walk around with for the day.

Student Cost
The student cost is covered by the Year Levy.

Dress Code
Students will be required to wear the College Sports Uniform and College Hat.

What to Bring
Students are required to bring their Morning Tea, Lunch and Water Bottle, which should be kept in a small backpack they are able to carry for the day.

Parent Helpers
We are seeking parent volunteers to help supervise a small group of children for the day. *To be eligible to participate in this excursion, parents must have completed Concordia ŮŮ��Ƶ College’s Volunteer Compliance Requirements by the date of the excursion.

You will need to organise your own transport to and from Bestbrook Farm, 9790 Cunningham Highway Tregony 4370. Please feel free to organise carpooling with other parents that are attending.

In 2021 the cost for parents was $35.00 which was payable on entry at Bestbrook Farm. We are waiting on confirmation from Bestbrook Farm on the cost for parent helpers this year. We will let you know as soon as possible.

If you are available and would like to help on the excursion please email Carolyn Lynch on carolyn.lynch@concordia.qld.edu.au as soon as possible.

Parental Permission

Parents are requested to go to Parent Lounge to submit your permission by Friday 18 August 2023:

Login to >
click on Events & Payments >
click on JC Prep Bestbrook Farm Excursion >
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.

Should you require any further information, please contact your child’s teacher/s.

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Book Week

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.

HSC Years 3 & 4 Containers for Change Excursion

As part of our Project Based Learning (PBL) Sustainability Unit, the Year 3 and 4 students from Hume Street Campus will be visiting Containers for Change at Harristown on Thursday 24 August 2023. The students will have a guided tour of the venue and learn about recycling cans and bottles.

Excursion Details
Date: Thursday 24 August
Time: 8.45am to 10.30am
Transport: College bus
Supervising Staff: Mrs Belinda McManus and Miss Zoe Hutchinson

Parent Permission:
Parents are requested to login to Parent Lounge to acknowledge your consent by Friday 18 August 2023.

Login to Parent Lounge >
click on Events & Payments >
click on Event HSC Yr 3 & 4 Containers for Change Excursion >
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Save

HSC Parent Connect Father's Day Stall - Wednesday 31 August

The HSC Parent Connect will be running our annual Father’s Day Stall on Thursday 31 August. 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 Friday 25 August.

Please place the money in an envelope marked with:

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

HSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime

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 Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre (CAQ). They will participate in eight lessons which will occur in Week 9, Term 3 and Week 2, Term 4. The students will then participate in a Prep to Year 2 Mini Carnival on Tuesday 17 October at the CAQ. Please for their swimming schedule.

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
Towel

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

Warwick Street Campus

WSC Weekly Events

Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3, Week 7.

WSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime

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 OSHC - Vacation Care

It is encouraging to see so many families utilising the service. Please see attached the program for these September school holidays.

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

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 Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Our students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre (CAQ) on Friday 8 September. They will participate in five lessons, with one being in Week 9 and four in Week 10, Term 3. The students will then participate in a Prep to Year 2 Mini Carnival on Tuesday 17 October, Term 4 at the CAQ.

Please ensure that students have the following items:

Warm clothing - this would be great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like
Swimming togs
Goggles
House swimming cap
Towel

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

Book Week

Stephen Street Campus

Boarding

Boarding News

Hello to all our Boarding families.

Year 12 Mock exam have commenced this week. Our boarders have been allowed to remain in boarding to study during the day with access to the kitchen and the dining room. Ms Maureen and Mr Andrew are nearby if they require anything. Mr Wally has been a great support as well.

This week I would like to share with you some of the many behind the scenes tasks that we as staff perform on a daily and weekly basis to ensure your child is receiving that extra care we have committed to deliver.

Student Uniform alterations and mending like torn Blazer pockets, Hems down and spilt pants are a regular for Ms Maureen who brings out the sewing machine whenever the need arises.

Andrew is a master at Events planning for student activities that keeps everyone entertained over the weekend.

Sister Libby calls into the dorms every morning and afternoons to check in with all students. Keeping a close eye on any medical concerns and to monitor student wellbeing. This is very reassuring for you as parents and for us as the staff who look after your child.

Garth, our Councillor meets up with boarding staff on a regular basis to keep up to date with student wellbeing. Garth is also available during school times for students if required.

Wally, our First Nations Support Coordinator not only works in the school during the day, but he also supports the Boarding program by working in Temme House 2 days per week. It is great to have Wally around as he is a great conversationist with all the boys, an expert on most sports and makes a good cup pf tea. Always keen for a good yarn.

Our Tutors, Nadir, Alexis, Sera, and Jane offer their services in assisting exam supervision during the day when exam is on and continue to put in extra hours supporting students with last minute submissions of assessments and assignments during and after they have completed shifts.

Tutors Alexis, Nick, and Brittnay works alongside Mrs Heidi the Librarian after school assisting students in the library. Diligently tracking homework progress for all students.

Tutors Sam and Dom displays their cooking abilities with the BBQ and Toasties machine.

All in all, we are the “Concordia Boarding team” who strive to make your child’s boarding experience one to remember.

Until next week

Stay safe and look after each other.

Hope you enjoy the pics.

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 7

From the Head of College

From the Head of College

From the College Pastor

Community News

Master Plan - Frequently asked Questions

CLC Ensembles Concert - News

JAZZ on the Range News

Free Flu Vaccines

CCTV Cameras installed in Health Centre

Janome Sewing Machines

CLC Book Week

Concordia College Walk My Way 2023

Have you got your tickets for Oktoberfest yet?

Junior Engineers

Project Based Learning at Concordia

Junior College

Junior Campus Sport News

JC Weekly STEM Challenge

JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program

JC Year 6 Cairns Trip

Book Club Closing Date - 23 August

JC Year 5 Cobb & Co Museum Excursion - Wednesday 30 August

Outside School Hours Care

Hume Street Campus

HSC Weekly Events

JC Prep Bestbrook Farm Excursion - 25 August

Book Week

HSC Tuckshop Orders

HSC Years 3 & 4 Containers for Change Excursion

HSC Parent Connect Father's Day Stall - Wednesday 31 August

HSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime

HSC Grandparents' Day - 15 September

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

HSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Warwick Street Campus

WSC Weekly Events

WSC Kindy to Year 2 PJ Storytime

WSC Parent Connect Social Golf Day - Friday 25 August

WSC OSHC - Vacation Care

WSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 31 August

WSC Father’s Day Stall

WSC Tuckshop Orders

WSC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons

Book Week

Stephen Street Campus

Boarding

Boarding News

Welcome from the Leadership Team