FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE, REDLANDS · 2018. 8. 8. · or talented. These words don’t do them...
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F A I T H 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 5225 Secondary School: 1 - 15 Beveridge Road, Thornlands Qld 4164 Ph: (07) 3820 5500 Fax: (07) 3820 5511 Postal Address: PO Box 5400, Victoria Point Qld 4165 www.faithlutheran.qld.edu.au Faith Herald Volume 38, No 12 : 8 August, 2018 THINK DIFFERENT Apple Computers have become the first U.S. listed, trillion dollar, public company this week. Based largely on the staggering sales of the iPhone over the past 10 years the value of the company has grown exponentially. Now I won’t go getting caught up in the PC versus Apple debate and which is better or why. However, way back when, in the late 80’s I had an Apple IIe computer because the school I worked at used them. About the same time the Mac came out, I got one of them and the user friendliness kept me faithful to the brand since. I have always found Apple products aesthetically pleasing, nice to handle, ergonomically friendly and a little bit quirky. They just have that smell when you take them out of the packet, like a new car, they are so slick with their presentation as well. So, as an Apple fan, I am excited about the success of the company. Those of us who can cast our minds back a decade or so will remember the Apple marketing slogan, Think Different . It was a huge success, before the iPhone it saw sales of Apple gear skyrocket as well. And it wasn’t just a snazzy quote. Apple have always been the odd thinker in the Info Tech industry. Steve Jobs is famous for asking, ‘Why?’. Why are we here, why are we making this product, why should we do it differently? Find that out first and then work outwards from there. Most companies will ask first, what? What have we got and how can we distribute it. Steve Jobs thought differently, he asked why are we doing it, when he understood that it influenced the what and the how. Powerful thinking if it works. Education at the moment is at a cross roads. We need to think different! And we are. Here at FLCR we are on a journey, sometimes with small steps, sometimes with big ones but always with an improvement agenda. If you follow us on Facebook you will have seen this week that we held a Back to Business Forum (B2B). This was completely organised and delivered by our Year 12 Diploma of Business Students. It was a significant event and I thank members of our community who made time to both attend and present. The Keynote Speaker for the morning was a 16 year-old millionaire named Rylan Kindness who is still in Year 12 at a local Brisbane school. He runs his own business called Parking Deals Australia. He talked about entrepreneurship and shared his story of starting up his business and the challenges along the way. And guess what? Creativity, innovation, collaboration, problem solving, they were the big-ticket items that have seen him have success. His take on schools was interesting. Basically, schools give you information, you memorise it and write it down in an exam and then forget it. The real stuff you need was bigger than that. A laser sharp focus, hard work, identifying a problem or need and getting on with it while collaborating with others along the way towards success. Powerful words from a young kid and words that echo the very stuff that education is banging on about in our new reality. So, we continue to do our best, to think different, to move and shake and take the best bits and leave the unnecessary behind. This week we are moving our Library and ICT at the Secondary Campus into our Lighthouse building, we are creating a new, open, collaborative, connected and contemporary learning environment. It is at the beginning stages but already looking really cool. I can’t wait to see how it grows and changes in support of our student’s learning. There are exciting things happening here at FLCR, it is wonderful to be part of it and to feel the buzz as we continue to be at the front end of what is best. Shane Altmann Principal
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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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THINK DIFFERENTApple Computers have become the first U.S. listed, trillion dollar, public company this week. Based largely on the staggering sales of the iPhone over the past 10 years the value of the company has grown exponentially.
Now I won’t go getting caught up in the PC versus Apple debate and which is better or why. However, way back when, in the late 80’s I had an Apple IIe computer because the school I worked at used them. About the same time the Mac came out, I got one of them and the user friendliness kept me faithful to the brand since. I have always found Apple products aesthetically pleasing, nice to handle, ergonomically friendly and a little bit quirky. They just have that smell when you take them out of the packet, like a new car, they are so slick with their presentation as well. So, as an Apple fan, I am excited about the success of the company.
Those of us who can cast our minds back a decade or so will remember the Apple marketing slogan, Think Different. It was a huge success, before the iPhone it saw sales of Apple gear skyrocket as well. And it wasn’t just a snazzy quote. Apple have always been the odd thinker in the Info Tech industry. Steve Jobs is famous for asking, ‘Why?’.
Why are we here, why are we making this product, why should we do it differently? Find that out first and then work outwards from there. Most companies will ask first, what? What have we got and how can we distribute it. Steve Jobs thought differently, he asked why are we doing it, when he understood that it influenced the what and the how. Powerful thinking if it works.
Education at the moment is at a cross roads. We need to think different! And we are. Here at FLCR we are on a journey, sometimes with small steps, sometimes with big ones but always with an improvement agenda.
If you follow us on Facebook you will have seen this week that we held a Back to Business Forum (B2B). This was completely organised and delivered by our Year 12 Diploma of Business Students. It was a significant event and I thank members of our community who made time to both attend and present.
The Keynote Speaker for the morning was a 16 year-old millionaire named Rylan Kindness who is still in Year 12 at a local Brisbane school. He runs his own business called Parking Deals Australia. He talked about entrepreneurship and shared his story of starting up his business and the challenges along the way. And guess what? Creativity, innovation, collaboration, problem solving, they were the big-ticket items that have seen him have success. His take on schools was interesting. Basically, schools give you information, you memorise it and write it down in an exam and then forget it. The real stuff you need was bigger than that. A laser sharp focus, hard work, identifying a problem or need and getting on with it while collaborating with others along the way towards success. Powerful words from a young kid and words that echo the very stuff that education is banging on about in our new reality.
So, we continue to do our best, to think different, to move and shake and take the best bits and leave the unnecessary behind. This week we are moving our Library and ICT at the Secondary Campus into our Lighthouse building, we are creating a new, open, collaborative, connected and contemporary learning environment. It is at the beginning stages but already looking really cool. I can’t wait to see how it grows and changes in support of our student’s learning.
There are exciting things happening here at FLCR, it is wonderful to be part of it and to feel the buzz as we continue to be at the front end of what is best.
Shane AltmannPrincipal
SECONDARY SCHOOL
DROUGHT RELIEF ASSISTANCE – The College is aware and supportive of the great variety of different campaigns that are currently underway to support our Australian farmers experiencing severe hardships as a result of the drought conditions. We are currently looking at different ways our College can support the cause including working within the existing College Calendar to ensure we don’t overload our families. Once plans are finalised we will promote and share within our community. Thank you to our many families who we know have also made the decision at a family level to support our struggling farming community and educate our children on the plight of those on the land.
WHOLE COLLEGE
During the last fortnight I have delivered two speeches to our students and parents. One at the Year 11 Garden Party and one at the Semester One Celebration of Learning. My two key messages from these were:
1. Enjoy the journey that is school, don’t just rush to get to the destination. Our students are blessed to have so many opportunities available to them at Faith. I encouraged every student to become as involved in the College as possible and to do as many activities as they can.
2. Behind successful people there is always effort. We often refer to the likes of Roger Federer as gifted or talented. These words don’t do them justice. He would have hit several million tennis balls to get to where he is today. The effort is often unseen; however, is probably the most important thing.
The pictures below highlight some of the amazing things happening at the College. Thank you to all the parents that support our students on their journey.
Stuart NeedhamHead of Secondary School
JUNIOR SCHOOLBUSH DANCE – A big thank you to all our families who came along to join in our annual Bush Dance last Friday night. It was lovely to see so many families from our community enjoying a fun filled night of laughter, dancing and fellowship. A special thanks to our amazing P&FA Committee and Mr Tim Keeler for organising the event.
Well done to our colouring in competition winners. Overall Winner – Heidi Wright-Martin. Runner-Up Winners – Marli Teunis, Maggi Wright-Martin, Lana Burow, Emma Stanley, Charlie Brengman-Harvey, Aaliyah Miles, Paige Forshaw, Alesha Culley, Kai Morgan and Sarah Ladlow.
EARN 2 LEARN - Victoria Point Shopping Centre’s Earn 2 Learn campaign is officially underway for 2018. Local schools are in the running for some great cash prizes including a $5,000 first place!
For every dollar that our Faith families spend at the centre our College can earn a point towards our total. The booth is open each day from 10:00am until 12 August for you to convert your shopping value to points for the College. Thank you for your support!
MUSICA VIVA PERFORMANCE - We will be privileged to have a performance group called WYNISS visiting the Junior School on Friday, 24 August. WYNISS performers come from the Torres Strait Islands and are touring schools in several states. Our students have been learning about the music and culture of the Torres Strait this term. We welcome parents to come along to one of the performances at 9:30am and 11:00am, to be held in the SPAH.
CHILDRENS BOOK WEEK - 20-24 August, 2018 : This year’s theme is ‘Escape to Everywhere’ and we are transforming the ISC into a pirate/sea themed space. Thank you to the children who have helped us to make decorations for Book Week so far. It’s not too late to make some more, come along and join us at lunch time Mon–Thurs to create some cool sea creatures.
Junior School Dress up Day will be Wednesday, 22 August with a character parade at 9:00am.
Author visit – Brian Faulkner will be here on the morning of Tuesday, 21 August to talk to Year 3-6 students. Katrina Logan will visit our Prep – Year 2 students the following week, on Thursday, 30 August to talk about her role as children’s book author and illustrator. Book Swap and Sausage Sizzle – Friday, 24 August.
Parents and Grandparents are invited to join us for an Open Lunch Time of fun in the ISC on Tuesday, 21 August and Thursday, 23 August from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
READING CHALLENGE – Winners and prizes to be presented on Dress Up Day.
EKKA WEEK – next Monday, 13 August is the Redlands Ekka Public Holiday and Wednesday, 15 August is a Pupil Free Day. On this day our staff will be involved in First Aid/CPR Training and a Professional Learning Staff Retreat day.
VISITORS – Next Thursday morning we will be hosting a group of Educators from our Lutheran Schools in the LEVNT District (Victoria, NSW and Tasmania) as we share our journey to foster pedagogy and practices that supports our students in their learning both within the classroom and as we prepare them for success in a contemporary and ever-changing world.
SEMESTER 2 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Information has been emailed home to all Junior School families with regard to Semester 2 Parent/Teacher Interviews. Please note that Mrs des David (Learning Support Teacher) is also availble to meet with you to discuss your child/rens progress on Tuesday, 18 and Wednesday, 19 September (during the scheduled times). Please contact the Junior School adminstration staff should you wish to make a booking with her.
Eloise Beveridge and Greg Tagney
JUNIOR SCHOOL 5C AWARDSCARE Aaron Forshaw (PW), Koby Savas (PW), Oliver Kenny (PW), Harry Dodd (1N),
Roxy Goble (1G), Charlie Brengman-Harvey (2N), Maja Gabriel (2N), Summer Saunders (2N), Hunter McEwan (2W), Joshua Rietberg (3G), Emma Donaldson (4W), Jacob Ladlow (5G)
CONSIDERATION Marli Teunis (PN), Lilli Jones (PN), Nicholas Jackson (PN), Keshav Tandon (PW), Callum McKellar (PW), Charlie Hutchings (2N), Jaslyn Weier (4W), Milly Lennon (4W), Brianna Thomas (4W), Coby Lucas (4W), Joel Dodd (4W), Molly Mackenzie (4G), Harry Crowther (4G), Matia Fronis (4G), Luke Varpins (5G)
COMMITMENT Evie Mayne (PN), Charlotte Crawford (4G), Claudia Rhodes (4g), Sam McIntosh (4G), Arliah Stein-Edwards (4G), Leni Mila (4G), Katie Armstrong (5W), Cameron Burow (5G), Daniel Altmann (5G)
COMMONSENSE Nash Thew (PN), Lachlan Mooney (PN), Hayden Jocumsen (1G), Ethan Muller (1G), Emily Barclay (3W), Paige Jocumsen (3W)
COURTESY Lachlan Willis (PW), Braith Haydon (1G), Macey Maloney (4G), Chloe Rietberg (6N)
AWARDS
JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS AWARDSPN Jack Schuller, Bella Hennessey 4N Morgan Leather, Ariah SandbekPW Bridgette Christensen, April del Manso 4W Ava Pocock, Lucas Bird1N Julia Dalgetty, Max Robertson 4G Isobel Daffy, Molly Mackenzie1G Lyla-Rose Herman-Flatt, Oliver Stokes 5N Matthew Godfrey, Ava Harley2N Lauren Hirst, Summer Saunders 5W Grace Hagley, Flynn Harrington2W Alesha Culley, Abigail Hall 5G Jacob Ladlow, Jye Jones2G Micah Thomas, Maggi Wright-Martin 6N Talia Van Aken, Matthew Hammond3N Liam Cleneghan, Mischa Loubser 6W Shae Rybinski, Harrison Morrisby3W Riley-Jaye Williams, Harry Chase 6G Charlie Chase, Matilda Eberhard3G Noah Wheeley, Claire Schuller
COLLEGE DATE CLAIMERS
Mon, 6 to Sat, 11 August Year 7 National Capital TourWednesday, 8 August Redlands Eisteddfod - Concert Bands Sponsor Thank You canapesThurs, 9 & Fri, 10 August Primary District Track and FieldFriday, 10 August Year 11/12 Physics ExcursionSaturday, 11 August GBC Sport - BYE Round JTAS - Round 3Monday, 13 August Redlands Show HolidayMonday, 13 to Friday, 17 August Science WeekTuesday, 14 August Junior School - ICAS Mathematics ExamWednesday, 15 August Brisbane Show Holiday - Pupil FreeThursday, 16 August LEVNT Learning Tour - visit to Junior School Year 6 Transition Day - Beveridge Road CampusSaturday, 18 August GBC Sport - LCR vs Rivermount JTAS - Round 4Monday, 20 August Year 2 Excursion Year 6 / 7 Science ExhibitionTuesday, 21 August Junior School Principal’s Tour Year 11 and 12 Zen Zen Zo Incursion Parent Information session - MotivationMonday, 20 to Friday, 24 August Book Week / Expressions WeekWednesday, 22 August Junior School Dress Up day for Book Week Secondary School Principal’s Tour
NEXT 2 WEEKS...
MUSIC NEWSWHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT…?Thursday, 9 August Peter Pan Rehearsal – 3:15pm - 5:30pm SPAH. All Cast required.Thursday, 16 August Peter Pan Rehearsal – 3:15pm - 5:30pm SPAH. All Cast required.Thursday, 23 August Peter Pan Tech Rehearsal – 3:15pm - 5:30pm SPAH. All Cast and Crew required.Thursday, 30 August Peter Pan Rehearsal – 3:15pm - 5:30pm SPAH. All Cast required.Friday, 31 August Peter Pan Dress Rehearsal – 3:15pm - 5:30pm SPAH. All Cast and Crew required. Saturday, 1 September Peter Pan Dress Rehearsal – 12:00pm - 4:00pm SPAH. All Cast and Crew required.
REDLANDS EISTEDDFODLast week 7 of our ensembles competed in various sections of the Redlands Eisteddfod. All of our students performed beautifully and were great ambassadors for our College resulting in the following awards:
Junior Percussion Ensemble – Highly CommendedSecondary Percussion Ensemble – Highly CommendedJunior Guitar Ensemble – First PlaceSecondary Guitar Ensemble – First PlaceDolce Strings – Encouragement awardCantabile Strings – Second PlaceJazzy Juniors – Highly Commended
Congratulations to our students and ensemble directors for their hard work and dedication preparing for this event. We look forward to some public performances over the semester.
FAREWELL AND THANK YOUThis week we farewell 2 of our long standing music tutors Ms Alisen McLeod and Mr Julian Holland. We thank them for their time at Faith teaching Voice and Guitar across both campuses. We wish them well in their new endeavours. We will miss you both.
We are currently interviewing applicants and hope to have a seamless transition to new teachers by Week 6. PETER PAN -ONLY 5 WEEKS BEFORE OPENING NIGHT! Preparations and rehearsals are in full swing with a number of staff and students spending the weekend making props and sewing costumes.
Have you thought about purchasing tickets to come and see Peter Pan? Ask your family and friends and bring a whole group along.
Ticket sales open Friday, 17 August at 9:00am on trybooking. Adults $15 Children $8 Group booking 10 tickets @ $10 each.
If you are unable to attend rehearsals please advise the production team via the Junior School Musical mail box [email protected]
COLLEGE SHOPREGULAR TRADING HOURS:Monday 7:45am - 10:00am and 2:00pm - 4:00pmTuesday 7:45am - 10:00amWednesday 7:45am - 10:00amThursday 7:45am - 10:00amFriday 7:45am - 10:00am
The College Shop will be CLOSED ON MONDAY, 13 AUGUST - REDLANDS SHOWDAY. However, will be OPEN ON THE PUPIL FREE DAY WEDNESDAY, 15 AUGUST FROM 7:45AM – 10:00AM.
SPORTS NEWSFor all your JTAS and GBC Sports information, please see how and where you can find specific details.
Training Schedules • JTAS - Faith APP • GBC - Website, Faith APP, Daily notices
Upcoming Fixtures • JTAS - Sports Portal, Faith APP • GBC - Sports Portal, Faith APP, Daily notices
Results• JTAS - Sports Portal• GBC - Sports Portal,
Saturday morning Wet weather cancellations – Faith APP
https://tass.flcr.qld.edu.au/sportsresults/index.cfm
GBC SPORT Round 3 – Saturday, 11 August – BYE ROUND
ATHLETIC CARNIVALSBayside District Track and Field Carnival (10-12 Years) Good luck to our students competing at the 10-12 years Bayside District Carnival on 9 and 10 August.
Bayside District Track and Field Carnival (13-19 Years) Congratulations to all students who participated in this Carnival. Thursday, 3 August and Friday, 4 August. We will announce all students selected in the Bayside District Team after the 10-12yrs Athletics Carnival.
GBC Athletics Carnival - Wednesday, 19 September This will be held at QSAC and more information will be forwarded to you later in the Term. SPORTS GUESTOn Tuesday, 7 August a select number of Secondary School students were very fortunate to secure a workshop with Tim Horan. This was a fantastic session for our students. Tim had a very hands on approach, he spent time running the students through a training session and sharing stories about his career as a professional athlete. This was another great opportunity for our students involved in sport at Faith.
