Concordia CONNECT Term 4, Week 8, 2018

In this issue...

A message from Paul WeinertA message from Michael PaechConnected UnleyHSCC Christmas CollaborationYear 6 CampReception Nativity PlayDrama Club & PerformancesDiary Dates

St John's CampusHear from the Principal and read the Reception nativity play, Year 6 Camp, German classroom visitors and more.

In this SectionFrom the St John's Campus PrincipalReception Nativity PlayClosing Service - Wednesday 12 DecemberYear 6 Camp at Mylor Adventure CampGaeste bei uns in der GrundschuleStudent ReportsSt John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas ServicesChristmas Market StallYear 2 SleepoverHealthy Eating at ChristmasBuses on the last day of Term 4, 2018Student Achievements

Concordia CampusHear from the Principal and read about Connected Unley, an exciting Music and Media project, and more.

In this SectionFrom the Concordia Campus PrincipalConnected UnleyDrama ClubCoastal Conservation ClassesHappy Christmas - Music and Media Collaboration recording with HSCCStage 2 Design & TechnologyReminder – Did your child miss their vaccinations at school?STEM Solar CarsDrama PerformancesMurtoa ShowcaseYear 12 Student Valedictory Dinner and Parent ReceptionSt John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas ServicesTV Studies Subject AwardYear 8 Lutheran Schools Public Speaking Competition

Student Achievements

SportClick here for the latest news and results.

St John's Campus Sports ResultsConcordia Campus Results

MusicRead about a recent Christmas recording collaboration and our Concordia Campus Music program in 2019.

In this SectionHappy Christmas RecordingMusic Notes for 2019

NoticeboardDiary dates, events and notices from around the College and the wider community. 

In this SectionDiary DatesUpcoming EventsChristmas… Where Love comes to LifeSheltered Walkway ProjectThe School ShopOld Concordians Soccer ClubPublic Notices & Events

St John's CampusHear from the Principal and read the Reception nativity play, Year 6 Camp, German classroom visitors and more.

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From the St John's Campus PrincipalReception Nativity PlayClosing Service - Wednesday 12 DecemberYear 6 Camp at Mylor Adventure CampGaeste bei uns in der GrundschuleStudent ReportsSt John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas ServicesChristmas Market StallYear 2 SleepoverHealthy Eating at ChristmasBuses on the last day of Term 4, 2018Student Achievements

 From the St John's Campus Principal

Staff News

At the end of this term we farewell three staff from the St John’s Campus. Gary Robertson and Marianne Schirmer are retiring, and Mary Marker has resigned from her position in the ELC. We wish them all the best as they take on new adventures and we thank them for the wonderful service that they have given to our community. We will formally farewell them at our Closing Service.

Rachel Harrip and Alicia Puiatti will not be with us as they take a year off for maternity leave. We wish them and their families every blessing and look forward to hearing from them when their new babies arrive early in 2019.

It is anticipated that Mrs Julie Lugg will be returning to her role as Music teacher at the beginning of next year. We would like to thank Mrs Kylie Johns for her work with students in the Music area during Julie’s absence.

Mrs Tamara Martin has also been working as our Community Carer and we thank her for the way that she has quickly settled into this role during the term.

Monday, 10 December - Orientation/Preparation for 2019

We will be welcoming new students into our school on Monday, 10 December as they spend time with the cohort that they will be with next year. This will also be the day that students will meet and spend time with their teacher and their class for 2019. At the end of the day, the students will bring home their stationery information which will include a copy of their class list. 

The process of allocating students to classes is a particularly challenging task as we seek to develop balanced classes while also considering a range of relevant information. As such, please understand that, as a general rule, we will not be

changing class lists once they are published. We do have faith in the teachers who allocate these classes as we also have faith in all of our teachers to be able to meet the needs of students in their care.

For your information we have provided below a list of classroom teachers for 2019:

ELC: Mrs Kate Wood and Mrs Deborah WatersReception: Ms Nicolette McClure/ Debra Bryant (RM) and Mrs Sharon Cosh (RC)Year 1: Miss Maddy Russell (1MR) and Mrs Celina Read (1CR)Year 2: Mrs Jenny Kowald (2K) and Ms Jasmin Bartlett/Mrs Emily O’Callaghan(2OB) - (Please note that Ms Dinno will be known as Ms Bartlett from the beginning of 2019)Year 3: Mr Mike Kriewaldt 3K and Semester 1 Mrs Eddie Forrest/Miss Jessie Thiele (3FT) | Semester 2 Mrs Eddie Forrest/Mrs Catlin Wilk (3FT)Year 4: Mrs Elizabeth Reu (4ER) and Mrs Anita Ruggiero (4AR)Year 5: Mrs Janine Sarson-Parker (5S) and Mr Dan Keylock/ Mr Matt Wegener (5K)Year 6: Miss Ellen Hoopmann (6EH) and Mr Steve Hahesy (6SH)

Other Staff Updates

We are delighted to announce that Mrs Tamara Martin has been appointed to the permanent part time position of Community Carer, commencing in 2019. As some of you would know, Tamara has been serving in a temporary capacity in this role over this past term. We look forward to Tamara becoming a permanent member of our St John’s Campus staff team.

We are also pleased to announce that Ms Lucy Burfield has been appointed as a permanent part time Educator in our ELC. Lucy has been working in our ELC on a casual basis for several years now.

Please note that we are currently advertising for a part time Inclusive Learning Teacher (previously known as a Learning Support). If you are interested in finding out more about this position please visit the College website for further details.

Year Level Coordinators

We are still needing many coordinators across the Campus. Please email Sue Drogemuller if you are able to support our community in this role.

Catherine Critchley Memorial Award

During our final Assembly this week, Mr Michael Paech presented the inaugural Catherine Critchley Award. This award has been created in memory of Mrs Catherine Critchley, one of our ELC educators who very sadly and suddenly died toward the end of the 2017 school year. The award will be presented each year for the next seven years to one of our graduating Year 6 students. After seven years, when last year’s ELC students graduate from our St John’s Campus, we will stop presenting this award.

The criteria that has been developed to guide the selection of the award winner includes:

a graduating Year 6 student who has demonstrated consistent consideration and regard for those around them, displaying care, compassion, empathy and support for othersa student who has consistently and humbly served the St John's Campus community and helped to make this school a better place, without expectation of reward or recognitiona student who has displayed sincerity, cooperation, honesty and truth in their interactions with others.

We are pleased to announce that this year the inaugural Catherine Critchley Award was presented to Victoria 6SH. Victoria is a Year 6 student who began her learning journey in the ELC in 2010. We congratulate Victoria on being presented with

this award.

On Wednesday, the anniversary of Catherine’s death, our staff also gathered before school started for a brief devotion led by Pastor Andrew Brook in memory of Catherine.

Thank You

With this being our final Concordia Connect newsletter for 2018 I would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of our school year here at the St John’s Campus.

There are so many people who generously support us in so many amazing ways. Thank you to parents, friends of the College, staff and students for your commitment to and support of our College throughout this past year. It is a true blessing to be a part of this community.

I hope that you all enjoy a peaceful and joy-filled Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. I also wish you a safe and refreshing holiday break and look forward to seeing you again next year.

Students and Families

I would also like to take this opportunity to farewell families (parents and students) that are leaving our St John’s Campus at the end of this year. We thank you for your contribution to our community during your time with us and wish you God’s blessing as you move on to new things.

Michael PaechPrincipal - St John's Campus

 Reception Nativity Play

The Reception classes presented a wonderfully entertaining version of the Christmas story last week at the annual Nativity Play. In the play, Maurice the mule was determined to settle down for a nap, but those plans were thwarted when a string of uninvited visitors arrived one by one... before long there was even a baby in the manger! Well done to the staff and students involved in bringing together such an enjoyable sharing of the Christmas message.

Nicolette McClure & Sharon CoshReception Teachers

 Closing Service - Wednesday 12 December

Please note that Year 1 to Year 6 students are expected to attend the Closing Service in the Concordia College Chapel on Wednesday, 12 December. Students need to be seated by 6.45 pm ready for a 7pm start. It is expected that the Service will be finished by 8.30pm. Students are to wear their Summer Uniform. This means that during the day, students may wear their Sports Uniform. Students in ELC and Reception are welcome to attend and sit with their families. If your child is not able to attend, then please email their class teacher.

Michael Paech

Principal - St John's Campus

 Year 6 Camp at Mylor Adventure Camp

During Week 7, the Year 6 classes ventured to Mylor Baptist Camp for three days filled with outdoor adventure and laughter. Activities included bridge building, archery, team-building challenges, the ‘mud run’ and the giant swing. Students displayed the Learner Profile attributes of being a risk-taker, communication and care as they tried new skills, faced fears and endured wet weather and many clothing changes. It was the perfect opportunity for students to enjoy the company of peers as they approach the final few weeks at St John’s Campus.

Ellen HoopmannYear 6 Teacher

 Gaeste bei uns in der Grundschule

German classes across the year levels have been a hive of activity in the lead up to the Advent/Christmas season in Germany and other German speaking countries, with a range of guests coming in to be part of our lessons and share some wonderful learning experiences with our students. 

Year 3R and Year 1R had the privilege of having Mr Martin and Mrs Ele Plewa from Germany (Leena and Tia’s grandparents) come and share a great deal about the season of Advent and Christmas, in particular in their village of Warendorf and their region in Germany located not far from the city of Muenster. They brought along many trinkets and shared an extensive PowerPoint presentation.

Year 3R and Year 6EH were privileged to have Bev and Heinrich Frehse (grandparents to William and Olivia H) come and share their experiences of living in Munich, Bavaria - in particular their traditions around Advent and Christmas. Bev and Heinrich brought in many special items that engaged students and further enriched their learning experience about German and Bavarian culture and traditions.

The Year 2 classes had the privilege of doing some special Advent/Christmas craft with Ingrid Bartlett (Zeles' grandmother). Ingrid focussed on the tradition of the “Adventskranz” (Advent wreath) in Germany and the great significance of Advent. Students made their own “Adventskranz” to take home and use during Advent.

We thank Martin and Ele, Bev and Heinrich, and Ingrid for the special times they shared with our students, giving them a wonderful insight into current German culture and language. We are incredibly blessed to have them as part of our wider school community.

Jane GrahamGerman Teacher

 Student Reports

On Wednesday afternoon next week your child’s Report Card will be sent home via email.

These reports should be read in conjunction with the Electronic Portfolios that have been providing you with information about your child’s progress throughout the year.

If you need to discuss anything relating to your child’s Report Card with your child’s teacher please make time to speak with them next week on Thursday or Friday.

 St John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas Services

St John's Lutheran Church is running several Advent and Christmas services in the coming weeks. All welcome! Click for more information.

 Christmas Market Stall

On Friday afternoon, we held our annual Christmas Stall. Thank you to Stephanie Gaskin and her team of volunteers that helped our community to celebrate Christmas. The children were able to buy Christmas gifts, Christmas food and be entertained with Christmas carols. Thank you to everyone that supported the Stall by either supplying items or buying them. Thank you also to our students who sang carols and the teachers who coordinated their singing.

Michael PaechPrincipal - St John's Campus

 Year 2 Sleepover

The Year 2 Sleepover and Expo was held on Friday, 23 November. Students had a wonderful time sharing their wellbeing knowledge and amazing skipping skills to parents in the Hall at 6pm. Following this, a great night of games, laughter, movies, healthy snacks (and NOT a whole lot of sleep) was had! Thanks to the parents who assisted with breakfast in the morning. What a fabulous experience for everyone involved. 

Jasmin Dinno, Alicia Puiatti & Jenny KowaldYear 2 teachers

 Healthy Eating at Christmas

As we draw to the close of the school year some students enjoy giving cards or small gifts to their friends and classmates as a gesture of good will and to mark the coming of Christmas.

Whilst we do not encourage or discourage this practice, we do ask that gifts to other children do not include sweets and confectionery like candy canes. In the past, this well-intentioned practice has resulted in unhealthy amounts of chocolate

and sugar being consumed at school.

Of course, we respect the right of parents to choose what goes into their own child’s lunchbox.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this.

 Buses on the last day of Term 4, 2018

Please be aware that on Wednesday, 14 December Concordia Campus finishes at 12pm and as a result School Buses will leave at 12.10pm from Cheltenham Street and 12.15pm from Duthy Street. Please contact the School Office if you need to amend any permanent bus arrangements on that day or you wish to add your child to the bus register. A bus bell will ring at the St John’s Campus to remind bus students of the early departure and a bus duty teacher will accompany them to the bus as per the usual procedure.

 Student Achievements

Congratulations to Ari (4R) is the youngest of four boys to have been selected from South Australia to participate in the National Super 10s Tennis Competition in Melbourne during the second week of the Australian Open. With four boys and four girls from each state selected to compete, this means Ari has been recognised as one of the best players nationally aged 10 years and under. An impressive achievement! Ari is very excited and we wish him all the best as he prepares for and takes part in the competition!

Congratulations to Paddy (6EH) who has been selected for the South Australian State Under 14 Boys Basketball Team. We wish him all the best.  

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Concordia CampusHear from the Principal and read about Connected Unley, an exciting Music and Media project, and more.

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From the Concordia Campus PrincipalConnected UnleyDrama ClubCoastal Conservation ClassesHappy Christmas - Music and Media Collaboration recording with HSCCStage 2 Design & TechnologyReminder – Did your child miss their vaccinations at school?STEM Solar CarsDrama PerformancesMurtoa ShowcaseYear 12 Student Valedictory Dinner and Parent ReceptionSt John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas ServicesTV Studies Subject AwardYear 8 Lutheran Schools Public Speaking CompetitionStudent Achievements

 From the Concordia Campus Principal

Welcome to the final edition of Concordia Connect for 2018. My hope is that during this hectic end of year busyness you may be encouraged by the joy the Advent season brings as we prepare to celebrate the coming of our Lord. As another year draws to a close, I am thankful for and celebrate all that God has done within our College.

Some highlights from this year include:

The continued strong reputation of our College within the community and the high demand for enrolmentThe warm and trusting relationships between the Campuses which continue to bond us as one R-12 CollegeThe wonderful manner in which the Year 12 class finished the year with respectfulness, inclusivity and joyful celebrationThe energy and enthusiasm of our student leaders who so humbly served the CollegeOur unified and embracing community spirit, strengthened by dedicated parent volunteers and wonderful community eventsThe wise guidance of our College Board as they govern the College and forge new strategic directions for the futureOur new partnerships with Flinders University and the University of Melbourne which will form the basis of our Vision for Learning research projectsThe emergence of a new College Vision for Learning, which will be finalised in 2019 and drive an innovative and dynamic approach to student engagement and wellbeingThe continued dedication of staff who serve with such passion and selfless commitmentOur amazing students who have a genuine love of learning.

Lastly and most importantly, I thank God once again for his greatest gift to us — Jesus. This Christmas season, how will we respond to this great gift? Let me suggest that whether we are kings, lowly shepherds or seekers, an appropriate response is to ensure the commercial trappings of Christmas are secondary to our focus on Jesus Christ and his lived example of

selfless love and forgiveness. It should be remembered that the greatest gift we can give our family and friends at Christmas is the gift of love.

Thank you for your support and partnership with us in 2018. I wish all of you a very happy and blessed Christmas.

Paul WeinertPrincipal - Concordia Campus

 Connected Unley

Last week, the Year 8s took part in the annual Connected Unley program. Here are some of their reflections on the three-day event:

Throughout last week the Year 8s assisted the community by participating in ‘Connected Unley’, a program dedicated to serving our local community. Time was spent at The Salvation Army, where we heard inspiring stories about their hard work and determination to increase and encourage people’s community lives. We then visited the local museum and collected information from various places and historical artefacts scattered throughout the suburb.

The next day consisted of volunteering in different places around the neighbourhood. This involved numerous activities such as baking biscuits for the Mary Magdalene Centre at a local church, playing music and games at a nursing home, and packaging necessities for the homeless/people in need.

We faced many challenges, but as a team we overcame them. These acts have shone a light to many people in our community, helping them realise that there is a community out there who cares for them. It has also shown the Year 8s the importance of community and how much help can be provided, along with the difference that it makes.

Alyssa 8AMA

 

In Week 7, the Year 8s participated in Connected Unley. We applied our motto of “Engage, Achieve, Serve” in the Connected Unley program. We were split into two different class groups consisting of three classes per group and within our classes we were further separated into groups of three or four. The first class group had the classes 8VNT, 8LSI and 8JCA. These classes participated in Connected Unley on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while the second class group of 8AMA, 8RCR and 8MRI were involved with Connected Unley on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On the first day of the Connected Unley program we engaged with the community of Unley. This involved receiving talks from the Head of The Salvation Army Unley, the Mayor of Unley Mr Michael Hewitson and Cultural Development Officer Mr Matthew Ives, as well as going around Unley to learn about its history and peoples. On the second day we actively served the community of Unley in a variety of different ways. Some students went over to The Salvation Army and made hygiene packs for the less fortunate members of the Unley community. On the third and last day of the Connected Unley program, our aim was to achieve. We reflected on what we did in the Connected Unley program. We came together in our groups and produced a video reflection, which not only was to be reflective and informative, but also showcased our creativity. The Connected Unley program was beneficial, not only to us, but to the entire community of Unley because we applied one of the most important commandments that Jesus taught in Mark 12:30-31: “… Love your neighbor as yourself …”

Isaiah 8VNT

 Drama Club

Drama Club this year saw our member numbers increase. From Term 2 onwards, 15 Year 10 & 11s would meet in the Drama Studio every Thursday afternoon for an hour to rehearse and prepare for their end of year shows. The focus is Theatre in Education, and this year we presented to our usual audience of Year 7s, but also to Year 8s. The topics were Managing Friendships and Developing Resilience. Both themes feature within the Year 7 curriculum, however for Middle School students to watch their senior peers perform and share with them is quite powerful.

Each Drama Club student chose to share their own experiences of when they were in Year 7, developing a show that looked at the reality of high school and all of its highs and lows.

Year 8 students Lara and Aaron said, "It was extremely relatable and raw to watch. I loved being able to see and connect with their stories."

"It was very engaging because it related to situations that some of us have experienced before."

All students are to be commended for their hard work, dedication and courage to step up and perform to their peers. I am so very proud of all they achieved this year.

Suzanne LongDrama Teacher

 Coastal Conservation Classes

In what has become an anticipated event in the Year 10 Geography curriculum, students plan, construct and deliver an interactive lesson for the St John's Campus students, to learn about issues regarding conservation of our oceans. Students explore the impact of oil spills, sand dune erosion and plastic in our oceans with a hands-on (and messy!) activity, and learn how they can help. An amazing way to end the course and the year!

Vanessa Narino-TerryGeography Teacher

 Happy Christmas - Music and Media Collaboration recording with HSCC

On Monday, 3 December approximately 60 St John's Campus students, five Concordia Campus Music students, Mr Noble and four professional musicians from the Hindley Street Country Club band, along with 16 Media students as crew, recorded a music video in our TV studio. The song was ‘Happy Christmas’. With a nativity scene, fairy lights and Santa outfits all packed into a very crowded studio it was a fun exercise enjoyed by all. It was particularly appreciated as a fine finish for me as the last class of my teaching career at Concordia. The cross-department school project was a dynamic way of showing what can be achieved when we bring people of different ages, talents and creative ideas together in a multi-faceted project celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Well done everyone! Watch out for its promotion on YouTube in the next week or so!

David ModraHead of Media

 Stage 2 Design & Technology

Our Year 12 Design & Technology students began the year by identifying a need or challenge which could be solved by manufacturing a product. Over the next three terms, they learnt the necessary skills and spent many hours designing, refining and prototyping their intended outcome. Through hard work and determination, every student successfully completed their own individual high-quality product and the collective culmination of their exceptional efforts was proudly displayed at the Annual Art Show exhibition. Well done to all students on their outstanding achievements throughout the year.

Shane BeitzHead of Design & Technology

 Reminder – Did your child miss their vaccinations at school?

All visits for 2018 for students in Year 8 and for the Meningococcal B Vaccine Herd Immunity Study are now complete.

If any student was absent for any of the visits and has not had their vaccine though a public clinic at Eastern Health Authority or the GP then please make an appointment for them to catch up on this as soon as possible. 

Students in other year levels can also catch up on missed doses of vaccinations. 

Students who participated in the Meningococcal B Vaccine Herd Immunity Study ‘B Part of it’ are eligible until 31 December 2018 to receive any missed doses of this vaccine.

Bookings can be made online at www.eha.sa.gov.au or by phoning 8132 3600.

 STEM Solar Cars

During Semester 2, the Year 10 STEM class have undertaken a unit on solar energy. After learning about the theoretical concepts, students subsequently applied their knowledge to begin designing and prototyping their own solar cars. After testing and refining were complete, final designs were manufactured using 3D printing and laser cutting techniques as the cars were then carefully assembled and ready to race.  Congratulations to Jeremy 10SKL who had the fastest car overall.

Shane BeitzHead of Design & Technology

 Drama Performances

The year has come to a spectacular end in Drama with many classes performing for a variety of audiences. Year 9s performed an Australian Melodrama to the residents at Malvern Resthaven, another Year 9 class performed a play all about Christmas to the Year 5s and 6s from St John's Campus, and the Year 8s have been performing a range of pantomimes for

the Reception and Year 2 classes. The Drama Centre has been a real hive of activity and it has been wonderful to see the Middle School Drama students enjoying themselves on the stage. We’ve had many delighted audience members and we can’t wait to do it all again in 2019!

Emma WilliamsHead of Drama

 Murtoa Showcase

Year 7 'Ancient Civilisations'

A key highlight of the Year 7 program is an Individual Study where students research, through the Global Context of Scientific and Technical Innovation, important and enduring contributions to human development that have been made by the people of a chosen civilisation or society. This task enables students to display the research and organisational skills they have developed over the course of the year and supports the acquisition of practical skills through the models they build to represent the 'enduring contribution'. Student work went on display on Thursday, 6 December during the Murtoa Showcase and our Year 7 students should be extremely proud of what they have achieved. There were many outstanding models and a great depth of analysis regarding the unique impact each of the enduring contributions had in the past and how this is still evident in the present day.

Mark GaskinYear 7 Pastoral Leader

Year 8 Science Fair

One of the highlights for the Year 8s in 2018 is the ‘Science Fair’. During ‘Science Fair’ students had to design a practical task or science experiment (prac). This experiment had to have testable variables that could preferably be displayed numerically. Once the students had designed their prac they had to do the test. They had to organise a time, place and all the equipment.

Once all the students’ prac had been completed, the students had to work on displaying the information to students, teachers and parents. Students were judged on: Best Presentation (won by Amber 8AMA and Kate 8AMA), Most Innovative (won by Samuel 8AMA, Aidan 8AMA and Matthew 8AMA), People’s Choice (won by Noah 8LSI and Oscar 8LSI) and finally Overall Winner (Cameron 8JCA and Elijah 8JCA). The winners of these categories received a small prize and $20 to donate to Tear Australia to help people in need. Together the winners choose the following gifts:

x1 Tippy Tap $35x1 Adult Literacy $25x1 Vegie Garden $15

Elijah 8JCA and Cameron 8JCA

 Year 12 Student Valedictory Dinner and Parent Reception

Wow what a night! Year 12 students and their parents celebrated the end of their studies at Concordia with a sit down dinner for students in The Suaviter and a cocktail function for parents in The Nautilus Centre. Thanks to the team of over 20 Year 10/11 parents and P&F members who volunteered across the evening. The College was buzzing with excited students and proud and nostalgic parents.

We are so proud of our Year 12s and wish them every success in the next step of their journeys.

 St John's Lutheran Church - Advent and Christmas Services

St John's Lutheran Church is running several Advent and Christmas services in the coming weeks. All welcome! Click for more information.

 TV Studies Subject Award

The winner of the Concordia College TV Studies subject award is Emma 12SBAB. We congratulate her on her very hard work and excellent achievements across all the media tasks this year. The competitiveness within the class was very high with only a few points separating the top students. Congratulations and best wishes to all TV studies students on their passionate and determined efforts this year.

David ModraHead of Media

 Year 8 Lutheran Schools Public Speaking Competition

This year Concordia hosted the Year 8 Lutheran Schools Public Speaking Competition, which saw two students from each of seven Lutheran senior schools across the state competing for a perpetual shield. After a small internal competition of a high standard, Chelsea 8AMA and Amber 8AMA were chosen to represent Concordia. Chelsea spoke on the topic 'What a laugh' and Amber spoke about 'A glimmer of hope'. Both girls acquitted themselves very well. The competition was eventually won by St Martin’s College from Mount Gambier. 

Catherine RiedelTeacher Librarian

 Student Achievements

On Monday, 26 November, Katelyn (12HRO) was awarded first place in Section I: Arrangers in School Years 11-12, of the Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) SA Young Composers Awards 2018 for her piece ‘The Campbells Are Coming’.  Katelyn was also awarded second place in Section E: Composers in School Year 12 for her piece ‘Horizons’. A fantastic achievement!

Congratulations to Eli (10NMC), Year 10, for being selected to represent the state in the U17 Football Federation South Australia (FFSA) team playing in the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup in December.

Well done to Georgia (9TPR) who has achieved Distinctions in both of her RAD ballet exams (Advanced Foundation and Grade 8) this year.

Congratulations to the following students on receiving outstanding results in their recent AMEB Piano exams:

Angus (10ABR): Grade 5 Piano, A - HonoursElla (7SSPA): Grade 5 Piano for Leisure, A - HonoursEllie (11JLE): Grade 6 Piano for Leisure, A - Honours

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SportClick here for the latest news and results.

 St John's Campus Sports Results

Boys Basketball

Thursday 29 NovemberConcordia Celtics defeated Burnside Torpedoes: 19 -17 points. Well done to Liam for scoring his first points in a game.Concordia Champions were defeated by Burnside Lions: 22 - 11 points.

Boys Tennis

Friday 23 NovemberConcordia defeated St John's Grammar: 9 sets (54 games) - 0 Sets (25 games).

 Concordia Campus Results

Boys Tennis

Saturday 17 November

Senior C defeated by Pedare: 5 sets 36 games - 8 sets 60 games. Bailey P-S/Bailey F 6 – 2, Nick S 7 – 5, Max B 6 – 1, Bailey P-S 6 – 4, Bailey F 6 – 0.

Saturday 24 November

Middle A defeated Scotch: 8 sets 52 games - 1 set 19 games. Ethan N/Nick E 6 – 3, Oscar W/Sam K 6 – 3, Nick E/Mitch S 6 – 0, Ethan 6 – 2, Oscar 6 – 0, Sam 6 – 4, Mitch 6 – 0.

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MusicRead about a recent Christmas recording collaboration and our Concordia Campus Music program in 2019.

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Happy Christmas RecordingMusic Notes for 2019

 Happy Christmas Recording

On Monday, 3 December, the Concordia Media Centre came alive with Christmas cheer! The Hindley Street Country Club again visited, this time to record the John Lennon classic “Happy Christmas (War is Over)”. Included on this recording though, were 60 St John’s Campus Year 3 and 4 students, Yasmin, Lily and Lauren (Year 11), Ethan (Year 10) and Ted (Year 7), as well as Kat Sanchse from “The Voice” and Mat Noble (Director of Music, Concordia Campus).

Recording can be a time consuming and difficult process, but the high level of concentration and professionalism shown by all students was outstanding. Particularly impressive was the energy and humour the Year 3 and 4 students brought to the session. This cross-campus collaboration was videoed and recorded by Year 10 Media students under the direction of David Modra and Simon Kuchel, and will be available online within a week or so. When the video goes live, please share it with your friends and relatives, as I’m sure it will certainly put you in a festive, thankful mood.

Congratulations to all involved!

Mat NobleDirector of Music

 Music Notes for 2019

2019 Instrumental Music Lessons

Applications are now open for Instrumental & Vocal lessons at Concordia College in 2019. Lessons are offered in a wide range of instruments. Students may choose to play flute, bassoon, clarinet, oboe, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, saxophone, tuned & untuned percussion, violin, viola, double bass and many more. Peripatetic teachers are engaged to provide one-to-one music instruction. If your child would like to begin lessons in 2019, please fill in the online form. All details regarding fees, as well as the instrumental agreement are contained within the link. 

All students who are currently having Instrumental or Vocal lessons in 2018 will need to complete the online form to ensure that contact details are correct, moving forward into the new year. If your child does not intend to continue with their lessons in 2019, please ensure that you inform the instrumental teacher as soon as possible, as well as letting the Music Office know, by phoning 8291 9367 or via email.

2019 Instrumental Music Hire

Instrumental hire for selected instruments can also be arranged through the College, by filling in the online application form.

All details regarding fees and the hire contract are contained within the link. Students who are currently hiring and wish to continue to do so do not need fill out this form again. If you are not continuing to hire an instrument next year, it will need to be returned to the Music Office by Friday, 31 November, unless the student is in Concert Band and playing at the Carols Service.

Mat NobleDirector of Music

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NoticeboardDiary dates, events and notices from around the College and the wider community. 

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Diary DatesUpcoming EventsChristmas… Where Love comes to LifeSheltered Walkway ProjectThe School ShopOld Concordians Soccer ClubPublic Notices & Events

 Diary Dates

Fridge Notes

To download a Term 4 Fridge Notes calendar for each campus, click the links below. Fridge Notes can also be accessed via the 'More' tab within the School Star app.

St John's Campus Fridge NotesConcordia Campus Fridge Notes

St John's Campus

December  

Friday 7 Year 6 Graduation Dinner

Wednesday 12 Term 4 ends

Wednesday 12 Closing Service

January  

Monday 28 Australia Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 30 Term 1 starts

 Concordia Campus

December  

Friday 7 Swimming Carnival

Monday 10 Carols Service 7pm

Sun 9 - Fri 14 Melbourne Volleyball Championship

Wednesday 12 Term 4 ends 12 noon

January  

Monday 28 Australia Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 30 Term 1 starts - Orientation Day

Thursday 31 Commencement Service

Thursday 31 Year 7-11 Parent Information Evening

 Upcoming Events

Year 6 Graduation Dinner

The Year 6 Graduation Dinner on Friday, 7 December will be a wonderful opportunity for students to reflect on their time at Primary School and to farewell their teachers as they prepare to transition to Middle School in 2019. Information has been sent to Year 6 families and we are looking forward to a great night!

Carols Service

Join us as we celebrate the advent season at the annual Carols Service on Monday, 10 December from 7pm, featuring our talented Music students. All welcome!

St John's Campus Closing Service

The St John's Campus Closing Service will formally mark the end of the 2018 school year for primary students and will be held in the Chapel at Concordia Campus, beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, 12 December. Please note, this is a Year 1 to Year 6 event.

Save the Date - Concordia Gala Ball 2019

Please save the date for the Concordia College Gala Ball 2019:

Saturday 2 November 2019, 7pmPanorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre

 Christmas… Where Love comes to Life

You may have seen a new addition to the Concordia College sign on the corner of Cheltenham and Balmoral Streets, outside the Chapel. A large nativity scene has been installed by St John’s Lutheran Church. St John’s have the same nativity scene located outside the Church, on the corner of Marlborough and Balmoral Streets.

Lit up at night, these scenes reflect the real meaning of Christmas: the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas really is where God’s love comes to life.

Thanks to Mitre 10 Malvern for their generous sponsorship and to the builders, David Modra, Mark Borgas and Rhys de Dezsery.

St John’s Lutheran Church welcomes you all to celebrate Christmas at these services:

Advent Carols – Sunday 16 December 8pm at the Concordia Chapel | Download FlyerChristmas Eve – Monday 24 December 7pm at the Concordia Chapel | Download FlyerChristmas Day – Tuesday 25 December, 8am at St John’s Church, and 9.30am at the Concordia Chapel | Download Flyer

 Sheltered Walkway Project

Work has now commenced on the construction of a sheltered walkway in the shared community sport zone between the two Concordia campuses, along the edge of the oval and tennis courts.

It is hoped that this project, which has the support of the Government of South Australia, will be completed in the December/January holiday break.

We look forward to students, parents and community members benefiting from the upgrade once the construction is completed next year.

Sally StaggsBusiness Manager - St John's Campus

Mick HoopmannBusiness Manager - Concordia Campus

 The School Shop

The School Shop is now closed for 2018 and will re-open for during the holidays at the times listed below, beginning on Wednesday 23 January, 2019. 

Holiday Opening Hours

The School Shop will be open in the January 2019 holidays as follows:

Wednesday 23 January: 9.00am – 4.00pmThursday 24 January: 9.00am – 4.00pmTuesday 29 January: 9.00am – 4.00pmWednesday 30 January: 8.00am – 4.00pm   Day 1 Term 1

Normal hours resume:

Thursday 31 January: 12:30  – 5.30pm   

Opening Hours – Term Time

Mondays: 8.00am – 4.00pmWednesdays: 12.30pm – 4.00pmThursdays: 12.30pm – 5.30pm 

The School Shop staff can be contacted on the direct telephone line during opening hours – 8291 9302.

Second Hand Clothing

Old Logo – Uniforms with the old school logo are no longer saleable in The School Shop but can be dropped off for donation.

We are accepting second hand uniforms for sale in The School Shop. All items must be washed, ironed and in a good condition. Blazers and winter skirts must be dry cleaned and summer hats cleaned. Any uniform items in need of repair eg broken zips, seams unstitched, missing buttons etc, must be repaired prior to acceptance for sale. Buttons are sold in The School Shop.

 Old Concordians Soccer Club

The Old Concordians Soccer Club will be commencing its inaugural season in 2019. We are looking to enter two teams into the Collegiate Soccer League, with games to be played on Saturday lunchtime/afternoon. The season begins in early April and runs through till September, with pre-season being held in early 2019. The Old Concordians Soccer Club will be a great way to continue playing soccer whilst also maintaining connection with your peers after graduating from the College. Old Concordians of any ability are welcome. If you are interested or have any questions, please email Club President Cameron Basnec (Class of 2015).

 Public Notices & Events

The following information has been provided to us by groups external to the College:

Volleyball SA Summer Holiday Clinics for young people aged 8 to 13. Download flyer for details.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is having a half price sale throughout the month of December. View the flyer for more details.Helen Rice Tennis School Oz Open Grand Slam Clinics are running in December and January. Click for more information.Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, SA's largest and trusted Outdoor Education provider, are running December and January school holiday programs. Click for more information and to register.VACSWIM summer programs are running at over 130 locations in December and January. Visit their website for more information.Boys DANCE 19 & DANCE 19 Summer School in January 2019Dressage SA Interschool Competition information for 2019Tiger Tennis Clinics at Kensington Gardens for children aged 4-14 years, 17 to 20 December 2018.YMCA Summer Holiday Camp: 8-13 y/o, Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 January 2019 or 13-16 y/o, Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 January 2019 (download flyer) | YMCA Mega Fun Day at Mega Adventure Park, West Beach: 8-12 y/o, Tuesday 18 December or 13-16 y/o, Wednesday 19 December (download flyer).SANFL and SACA inaugural girls footy and cricket holiday program for 8-16 year olds on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 January 2019 (download flyer).Volleyball SA Summer Holiday Clinics at Brighton, City Beach, Victor Harbor and Glenelg (download flyer).

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