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FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE, REDLANDS“Faith in Christ... prepared for life”

PRINCIPAL: Shane Altmann Dip. Teach, Grad. Dip. Th.Ed., M.Ed., ACEL, MACE

A College of the Lutheran Church of Australia

Junior School: 132 Link Road, Victoria Point Qld 4165 Ph: (07) 3820 5200 Fax: (07) 3820 5225Secondary School: 1 - 15 Beveridge Road, Thornlands Qld 4164 Ph: (07) 3820 5500 Fax: (07) 3820 5511

Postal Address: PO Box 5400, Victoria Point Qld 4165www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au

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9 AND NOW HIS WATCH IS ENDEDThere was a saying going around 20 or 30 years ago that went, There are two types of people in the world, those who have read ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and those who are going to. It was such a popular book, and still is, that back in the olden days when lazy teenagers spent their time reading because there was no such thing as a Playstation, X-Box, PC or Netflix … well, we all read it, eventually.

The same could be said now for Game of Thrones. On my Facebook feed in recent months there has been this regular post coming up, “Hands up who hasn’t seen a single episode of Game Of Thrones”. Of course lots of people haven’t, but man oh man, the show was a juggernaut. 10 or 11 years in the making, 8 seasons, cinematic quality production values, political intrigue, fantasy, amazing character development, the list goes on.

And last week it ended. The final episode went to air and Throners all over the world looked at each other and wondered what to do next. For my money it was pretty cool. It ended rather predictably, sort of nicely in a traditional heroic, romantic sort of way. And now it is gone. As they say in the show, ‘It’s watch has ended.’

Just like Funfest this year. Done and dusted. And man wasn’t it good! I thought about making the title of this blurb ‘WOW’ and just bashing out a few hundred words on how good Funfest was. The weather was sublime, the organisation was high class, the kids were happy, the stalls were colourful and varied, the volunteers were amazing, the students chipped in and helped, the guy doing that auctions was very loud, the vibe was positive, the mood was upbeat. The P&FA Committee, capably led by Alex Duff-Hooper, once again shone.

We don’t know yet what profit was made, as soon as we have added it all up, and deducted costs we will let people know. For my money though that is actually secondary to the power of community that is created on days like Funfest. When we come together as a community, in service of each other, caring for each other and creating moments for connection and relationship building, our children benefit. One of the very highest indicators of success for children at school is their feeling of authentic connection with their community. Where our kids feel like they belong to something special they do better. So better to make $30,000 and have a happy, positive day than to make $40,000 at the cost of building community. Better for our kids anyway.

So, Game of Thrones is done and Funfest 2019 is complete. Let me put another rumour to bed while I’m here. There is an amusing story going around our community that keeps surfacing that I would love people to help me stamp out.

The rumour is that we are planning to run down and shut down the Junior School and sell it off so that we can move it to the Secondary Campus. I wouldn’t even mention it but I heard it variously at Funfest on Saturday, people from other schools tell me about it, from time to time even our staff ask me if it is correct because they heard some parents talking about it.

It is rubbish folks. No plan to do so at all. We are not selling our Junior School, we are not running it down or shutting it down. Our P&FA have just approved almost $100,000 for a

wonderful new redevelopment of our outdoor areas for our kids, we have an amazing new Head of School in Jodi Blackwell, we are on an exciting journey into the 21st Century and all the changes that are ahead of schools and the children we serve. We are strengthening the connections between our Junior School and Secondary School campuses, we are looking for ways to make the transition from one to the other more natural for our kids.

Rumour is the opposite of community. One divides and separates and creates uncertainty, the other unites and builds up and trusts.

We are a great community, this is a great College, each of our schools, Primary and Secondary, serves a very special function in the Redlands. We are one, we are here for our students, for our families. We are here to raise the floor and raise the ceiling. To be part of what makes the Redlands such a great place to live, to raise a family and to lead our young people into their glorious tomorrows.

Shane AltmannPrincipal

SECONDARY SCHOOL CONNECTED IN COMMUNITYWe had around 290 Secondary students and staff volunteering time at Funfest at the weekend. These students are testament to the culture we are developing at Faith. One where students have an understanding about their place as contributors in their local community and are willing to serve others. I thank all those involved for their time and efforts.

THE SMASHED PROJECT Last week as part of the Pastoral Care Program, Year Nine students were provided the opportunity to see a highly acclaimed theatre production sponsored by Diageo Australia called ‘The Smashed Project’. This project is a hard-hitting interactive multi-media performance that uses the experience of three credible teenage characters to explore the dangers and consequences that alcohol can have on a young person’s life. The character’s relationships, health, safety and career aspirations are all put in jeopardy by the decisions they make as a result of peer pressure to engage in underage drinking. The audience interact with the characters and are challenged by our facilitators to offer advice and are encouraged to discover realistic ways to deal with peer pressure which empowers them to behave responsibly and make healthy life choices. For more information about ‘The Smashed Project’ visit https://www.wearegibber.com/schools/

Reflections from our Year 9 students• I found the Smashed performance very engaging and informative, I enjoyed how they interacted with

the crowd. Molly Shuttleworth• I learnt more about how alcohol can also cause major brain damage and also puts your life at risk. Ben

Craddock• I enjoyed the Smashed presentation because of the fun and enjoyable way that the information was

delivered to us. It made the experience memorable. Ryley Bounden• The Smashed performance gave us all the opportunity to learn about drug and alcohol awareness in a

way that was interactive, engaging and humorous. Jodi de Bruyn• I liked the way that they presented the matter into a funny and an engaging manner so that it made me

want to listen and helped me to understand more about that matter. Kaleb Blackwell• I enjoyed how the presenters of Smashed had put really important information into real-life situations to

make it more engaging. Emma Carty• The Smashed performance was an engaging way to show the effects of alcohol. Aaron Hukin• I enjoyed how the Smashed presentation included interesting and interactive learning. Lily Kruger

STUDENT LED ASSEMBLIESThis year we have increased the student responsibility in planning and delivering assemblies. This has resulted in a really great atmosphere each week as students deliver the formal and informal information. Assemblies happen each Friday at 10:45am. Parents are welcome to attend these and just need to sign in at the main administration office.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉThis week the Lighthouse Café opened for the first time. It is open each morning 8:00am– 8:30am and serves drinks and light breakfast. This is a fantastic addition to our Secondary Campus. Parents are welcome to drop in and buy breakfast or grab a coffee.

VANUATU SERVICE LEARNING TRIP 2020Information was recently provided to students in Year 10 and 11 about the Vanuatu Service Learning trip in 2020. Students wishing to attend this need to read the information and return the required written responses. If you have any questions about this particular service learning opportunity please contact the organisers Mrs Teresa Simmonds or Mrs Coreta Lennon.

Stuart NeedhamHead of Secondary School

JUNIOR SCHOOL FUNFEST – What a day we had! We are truly blessed at Faith with a college community second to none. On Saturday our community was on display showing our Faith difference in every way. Thank you to every member of our Faith team – staff, students, parents and grandparents for the part you played in making our 2019 Funfest a day to remember. Reflecting on my first Funfest experience it is so clear that the excitement, smiles, joy and connections I saw happening is what this day is all about – a great community event

that brings us together, celebrates community and shows our local area why Faith is such a great place to be!

CROSS COUNTRY – On Thursday 30th and Friday 31st May our students will take part in the Bayside District Track and Field carnival at Sheldon College. We wish all students a great day of courage, commitment and fun as they compete against other schools and look forward to hearing about their experiences after the event.

UNDER 8’s DAY – Thank you to all our parents, staff and students who came together and made this day one filled with joy and excitement. It was so wonderful to see our Kindy community connect into this event and see children from as young as 3 right up to 8 experience the joy of childhood as they raced over the obstacle course, had their face painted, climbed into a fire truck, blew bubbles, played with shaving cream and so much more! We can’t wait to do this event again next year.

YEAR 6 SCIENCE EXPERIENCE DAY – How great to see our Year 6 students interact and experiment with Science when they headed over to our Secondary campus on Tuesday, 21 May. Our students had the chance to meet new friends,

work in a science lab and be taught by our Head of Secondary, Mr Needham! These experiences are so important in connecting and preparing our students for their transition in to high school. Our next transition event will be a Technology Experience Day on the Thursday, 8 August so save the date.

ALPACAS WITH MARACAS – Our Prep to Year 3 students joined with over 1,000,000 children in over 10,000 locations across Australia to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime. The event, run by the Australian Library and Information Association, has been held annually since 2001. Mrs Cassidy, Mrs Blackwell and Mr

Altmann all had their groups enthralled as they read the story Alpacas in Maracas, by Matt Cosgrove. Each had a unique way of capturing the attention of their audience!

CONNECTIONS - In a highly connected world, our kids sometimes disappear behind a screen after a long day at school or to relax on the weekend but there are ways to make sure you are part of this connected world with your child. Whilst learning to use technology is a journey and a constant conversation, there are a few tips I have come across that can help foster your connections on and off the screen with your child: (https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Tips-for-Parents-Digital-Age.aspx)

• Make your own family media use plan. Media should work for you and within your family values and parenting style. When used thoughtfully and appropriately, media can enhance daily life. But when used inappropriately or without thought, media can displace many important activities such as face-to-face interaction, family-time, outdoor-play, exercise, unplugged downtime and sleep. Make your plan at HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan.

• Treat media as you would any other environment in your child's life. The same parenting guidelines apply in both real and virtual environments. Set limits; kids need and expect them. Know your children's friends, both online and off. Know what platforms, software, and apps your children are using, what sites they are visiting on the web, and what they are doing online.

• Screen time shouldn't always be alone time. Co-view, co-play and co-engage with your children when they are using screens—it encourages social interactions, bonding, and learning. Play a video game with your kids. It's a good way to demonstrate good sportsmanship and gaming etiquette. Watch a show with them; you will have the opportunity to introduce and share your own life experiences and perspectives—and guidance. Don't just monitor them online—interact with them, so you can understand what they are doing and be a part of it.

• Create tech-free zones. Keep family mealtimes, other family and social gatherings, and children's bedrooms screen free. Turn off televisions that you aren't watching, because background TV can get in the way of face-to-face time with kids. Recharge devices overnight—outside your child's bedroom to help him or her avoid the temptation to use them when they should be sleeping. These changes encourage more family time, healthier eating habits, and better sleep.

• Need more resources to support navigating the online world with your child, check out https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ or https://www.pluggedin.com/.

Thank you for another great week of learning and community at Faith!

Jodi Blackwell and Greg Tagney

COLLEGE SHOPOPENING HOURS Monday 7:45am to 10:00am Wednesday 7:45am to 10:00am Friday 7:45am to 10:00am

First Saturday of every month 8:30am - 11:00am

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

JUNIOR SCHOOL 5C AWARDSCARE Lucas Ghazvini (2W), Ryan Dobbie (2W), Liam Harley (3G)CONSIDERATION Trent Smith (2W)COMMITMENT Lucas Antonieff (3G), Riley Kay (3G), Ruby Vanderlei (4W), Lucy Upton (4W)COURTESY Marli Teunis (1N), Caitlin Uhlmann (4W)

AWARDS

JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS AWARDS1N Amaya Truman, Jasmine Lavery 4W Cooper Baxter-Andrews, Sophie Grant, Gibson

Gardner1G Oliver Beattie, Alicia Graham 4G Ryan Mackrodt, Ethan Savas2G Lewis Morrisby, Keith Perry, Georgina Knijff 5N Noah McGinn, Lily Teunis2W Eli Hartshorn, Jessica England 5W Arliah Stein-Edwards, Joel Dodd, Ed Rodgers3G Levi McGinn, Lana Burow 6W Oliver Stevenson, Justin Hukin4N Danielle Davidson, Jackson Goong 6G Kasey Ball, Hayden Kugler

Week Six already! It's June next week!!! That means Vacation Care is only a few short weeks away! ADVENTURE WEEK has filled up incredibly quickly. We're still taking bookings and making wait lists for the excursions. The normal program for the July 2019 holidays will be out this week. Get your bookings in quickly to avoid the disappointment of missing out.

We have some substantial outstanding accounts at the moment. Please ensure you are paying your account down regularly.

SPORTS NEWS

The last 2 weeks have been a busy time for GBC sport, with students participating at the GBC Cross Country Carnival at Rivermount College on Tuesday 21st May, and the regular Saturday fixtures at The Springfield Anglican College on 25th May.

At the cross country, students represented the College with determination and dignity, with several students placing in the top 10 in their races. Harriet Knijff came in 3rd receiving a medal for her efforts and we even came home with a pennant!

At Saturday sport, our TRL teams won 3 out of 4 matches, and our Netball girls also secured 2 wins. Tennis saw some individual victories but unfortunately a loss overall.

Students continue to impress with their focus and commitment to their teammates and College.

BEWARE THE FALCON!

COLLEGE DATE CLAIMERSWednesday, 29 May SHINE Program Year 5 Tech Shed EveningThursday, 30 May Bayside District Track & Field 10 - 12 years Joseph RehearsalFriday, 31 May Bayside District Track & Field 10 - 12 yearsSaturday, 1 June JTAS - Term 2 Round 5 GBC Sport - Term 2 Round 6Wednesday, 5 June Year 1 Excursion Principal's Tour - Secondary Campus Shine Program Year 5 Tech ShedThursday, 6 June Year 3 Day Camp JTAS Cross Country Joseph RehearsalFriday, 7 June SLAPS Cross CountrySaturday, 8 June JTAS - Term 2 Round 6 GBC Sport - Term 2 Round 6 Inclusive Sport Round 4Monday, 10 June SLAPS Cross Country Year 9 Business Fair Strings SoireeWednesday, 12 June SHINE Program Extra Curricular Music ConcertThursday, 13 June Year 10 Mock Interview Day Junior School Principal's Tour Reader's Cup Joseph RehearsalSaturday, 15 June JTAS - Term 2 Round 7 GBC - Term 2 Final RoundMonday, 17 - Thur, 20 June Year 12 Exam BlockWednesday, 19 June Year 11 and 12 QUT Physics Excursion SHINE ProgramThursday, 20 June Joseph RehearsalSaturday, 22 June Joseph Rehearsal Inclusive Sport - Round 5Monday, 24 June QCS Day 2 Year 10 Careers Day Extra Curricular Music ConcertWednesday, 26 June Secondary School Athletics Carnival SHINE ProgramThursday, 27 June Junior Sports Spectacular - Day 1 Junior School DiscoFriday, 28 June Junior Sports Spectacular - Day 2

COMMUNITY NEWSLLL BANKINGIt is that time of year again to calculate your LLL banking interest. Please bring in your LLL bank books by Friday, 7 June to the Junior School office for forwarding to LLL for interest adjustments. Please contact Leanne Irvin on 3820 5200 or email: leanne.irvin@flcr.qld.edu.au if you have any queries.

SCHOOL POLICY UPDATESChild Protection Policy and Risk Management Strategy is updated annually and can be found on the College Website at https://faithlutheran.qld.edu.au/our-college/policies

LOST PROPERTYWe have a couple of pairs of reading glasses, a pair of prescription sunglasses as well as a small purse found at Funfest patiently waiting for their owners to come and collect them in the office. Please speak to the Junior School Office staff if you think these may be yours.

MUSIC NEWSWHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT…?Thursday 30 May -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 3.15pm-5.30pm SPAHFriday 31 May -Sunday 2 June-Years 5-8 State Honours Ensemble Program -Griffith Conservatorium of MusicThursday 6 June- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 3.15pm-5.30pm SPAHMonday 10 June -Strings Soiree – Centre for the Creative Arts 5.30pm – 7.30pmWednesday 12 June – Percussion Winter Concert – Centre for the Creative Arts 6.00pmThursday 13 June -Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 3.15pm – 5.30pm SPAHThursday 20 June - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 3.15pm – 5.30pm SPAHSaturday 22 June- Joseph and the Amazing Tehcnicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 12.00pm – 4.00pm SPAHThursday 27 June – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Rehearsal 3.15pm – 5.30pm SPAH

MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAMQueensland Conservatorium Griffith University will bring together 979 young musicians (school grades 5 to 8), from 127 schools, for an intensive 3 days of music-making during the third annual State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) Middle School - South-East Queensland.

SHEP Middle School - South-East Queensland runs from Friday 31 May to Sunday, 2 June 2019, concluding with five Grand Finale Concerts at 10:00am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm, 3:00pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, 3

June in the Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University at South Bank in Brisbane.

Presented by Open Conservatorium, SHEP gives participating students the unique opportunity to collaborate with a team of eminent Australian and International conductors: Matthew Chinn (UK), Maureen Cameron, Robyn Rosewarne and David Jones will lead the Wind Ensembles; Loreta Fin, Mark Sullivan, Nigel Bardsley, Lisa Stevenson and Raquel Bastos will lead the String Ensembles; with the Vocal Ensembles led by Kate Albury, Trevor Jones and Tim Sherlock.

Congratulations to Katie Armstrong, Charlotte Boyce, Victoria Knijff, Amelia Lennon, Macey Maloney, Sophia Ross, Ariah Sandbek, Deanna Turk, Hannah Lennon and Harriet Knijff for being selected into the program.

FUNFESTA BIG THANK YOU to our Junior School classes, instrumental ensembles, choir and dance students for their performances on Saturday.