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Concordia CONNECT Term 3, Week 8, 2020
In this issue...
A message from the Director of Student Learning
A message from the PYP Coordinator
ELC Bush Day
ABODA Band Festival
Diary Dates
St John's Campus
Hear from the PYP Coordinator, read about recent excursions in ELC, Reception and Year 4, and more.
In this Section
From the PYP Coordinator
ELC Bush Day
Year 4s visit Monarto Zoo
Receptions visit Fern Avenue Community Garden
Staff Farewells/Updates
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
Concordia Campus
Hear from the Director of Student Learning and read about a Year 7 Grandfriends' activity, ABODA Festival and more.
In this Section
From the Director of Student Learning
Year 7 Grandfriends Activity
2020 ABODA Band Festival
Year 12s Teaching Media Skills
2020 School Immunisation Program - Years 8 and 10
Student Achievement
Year 7 Water Sustainability Interdisciplinary Unit
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
Sport
Click here for the latest news and results.
In this Section
Golf Australia SA Primary Schools Golf Challenge
Year 7 Knockout Sports Update
1st XVIII Football Grand Final
St John's Campus Sport
Concordia Campus Sport
Noticeboard
Diary dates, events and notices from around the College and the wider community.
In this SectionDiary Dates Uniform Update - Logo Transition The School Shop Planning a move? Please let us know! LLL Survey Parenting Workshop with Mark Le Messurier Public Notices & Events
St John's Campus
Hear from the PYP Coordinator, read about recent excursions in ELC, Reception and Year 4, and more.
In this Section
From the PYP Coordinator
ELC Bush Day
Year 4s visit Monarto Zoo
Receptions visit Fern Avenue Community Garden
Staff Farewells/Updates
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
From the PYP Coordinator
Year 6 Exhibition
In the coming weeks, the Year 6 students will complete the culminating unit of inquiry for their time as PYP students at
Concordia College, St John’s Campus. This collaborative unit signifies the end of their PYP learning journey before they
move on to Middle School.
The Exhibition is an authentic process for students to explore, document and share their understanding of an issue or
opportunity of personal significance. Throughout the term students have been involved in an engaging and significant unit of
inquiry that has focused on exploring the United Nations Global Goals. These goals have the power to create a better world
by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Students identified areas of
personal passion and pitched their ideas to teachers to provide reasons for why they should focus on their area of passion.
Students undertake their investigation both individually and with their peers, together with the guidance of a mentor.
Through the exhibition, students demonstrate their ability to take responsibility for their learning—and their capacity to take
action—as they are actively engaged in planning, presenting and assessing learning.
While restrictions have meant that the customary presentation to parents will not be able to go ahead, students will be able
to present their knowledge and the development of skills and attributes to staff and students during Week 10. Their exhibits
will showcase their learning through the subject focuses of Language, Maths, Humanities, Design and Digital Technologies,
Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts and German.
Rachel Muldoon
PYP Coordinator/Director of Teaching and Learning - St John's Campus
ELC Bush DayThe sun shone on a wonderful day for the ELC children learning in Belair National Park. We began the day by saying an
Acknowledgement to Country in the Kaurna language and throughout the day added to a display of items from nature that
showed respect for Kaurna People and their land. Bush Day is so successful for learning as it provides open-ended
opportunities for children to develop and practise skills in a unique and challenging environment. The educators and parents
in attendance were blessed to see the children’s enthusiasm and risk-taking in action. Children expressed their delight and
one of the children exclaimed, “This is the best day EVER!”
Kate Wood
ELC Director
Year 4s visit Monarto Zoo
As the culmination of our Sharing the Planet unit, the students were very excited to be able to go on an excursion after
months of being unable to do so. Monarto Zoo was a wonderful experience for all to get up close and personal to many of
the animals we would normally only hear about. The students got to experience the perils that rangers face when trying to
stop poachers. We even got to see the new baby Rhino.
Anita Ruggiero and Libby Reu
Year 4 Teachers
Receptions visit Fern Avenue Community Garden
The Receptions were very excited to spend the morning as plant scientists in the Fern Avenue Community Garden on
Wednesday, 9 September.
We used all the skills we have learnt as scientists to look closely at the many different types of plants and the parts of plants.
We got an opportunity to attach scientific magnifying cameras to our iPads to view the plants super closely.
We were super amazed at what God has created!
Nicolette McClure and Sharon Cosh
Reception Teachers
Staff Farewells/Updates
At the end of 2020 we will farewell two of our teaching staff here at the St John’s Campus:
Mrs Jenny Kowald has announced her intention to retire after many years of service to Lutheran Schools. We wish
Jenny God’s blessings as she prepares for this next chapter in her life.Miss Nicole Fielke will be getting married in 2021 and moving to country SA to live with her husband Dylan. As such,
Nicole has tendered her resignation from the end of the school year. We wish Nicole and Dylan God’s blessings as
they prepare for their upcoming wedding in the new year.
We will formally acknowledge and thank both Jenny and Nicole for their service to our community at the end of the school
year.
Please note that we will be advertising these teaching positions for 2021 on our College website, on www.teachers.on.net
and in The Advertiser later this week.
Michael Paech
Principal - St John's Campus
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
The City of Unley is running an online parenting information workshop with guest speaker Mark Le Messurier onMonday,
21 September.
Click for more information, including details of how to register for this online event.
Back to topConcordia Campus
Hear from the Director of Student Learning and read about a Year 7 Grandfriends' activity, ABODA Festival and more.
In this Section
From the Director of Student Learning
Year 7 Grandfriends Activity
2020 ABODA Band Festival
Year 12s Teaching Media Skills
2020 School Immunisation Program - Years 8 and 10
Student Achievement
Year 7 Water Sustainability Interdisciplinary Unit
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
From the Director of Student Learning
“What ATAR score did you get?” In mid-December every year, this is the question that every Year 12 SACE student gets
asked. In many ways, the success, achievement and self-esteem associated with a student’s 13 years of schooling is based
on the number they use to respond to this question. For some students this is a proud moment, but for others their answer
does not accurately demonstrate the unique and personalised skills and capabilities that their schooling has enabled them
to develop.
Well, in two to three years’ time, the question that every Year 12 SACE student gets asked in mid-December will
change. The new question will be “What did your Learner Profile look like?” or “In your Learner Profile, what
capabilities were your strongest?”. The excerpt below from Professor Martin Westwell, SACE Chief Executive, outlines
the reasons for this shift.
“Our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan is a promise that every student will finish their secondary schooling with their own unique
ability to thrive. It’s what our students are entitled to, more than ever, in this uncertain world. We are ensuring that as the
demands on students change, the SACE is responding to these changing demands, and giving students the ability to live
their best life throughout the rest of the 21st?century. A key part of our Strategic Plan is the development of a Learner
Profile – a living document that will help universities, TAFE, industry and employers form a more holistic view of the
capabilities of the 21st century student. A student’s success should not be defined wholly on their grades, but on their
overall capabilities.”
As a three-programme IB World School, the concept of a ‘Learner Profile’ is very familiar to us! Our entire approach to
educating students is centered on a holistic philosophy and approach, where the skills and capabilities of that our students
demonstrate through our IB programmes, both inside and outside the classroom, are explicitly nurtured, acknowledged and
celebrated. Many of the capabilities and attributes that the SACE Learner Profile will capture have a strong correlation to
the skills and attributes that are at the core of the IB. Perhaps most excitingly, the development of our new learning
framework, Unlocking Futures, will enable us to turn the vision of the SACE Board into reality for all our students, from ELCto Year 12.
The concept of any student, not just a Year 12 student, reflecting on and discussing their strengths and areas for growth in
key capabilities associated with their ‘Learner Profile” is both an empowering and future-proofing experience and skill. As a
College we are in a great place not just to understand these SACE changes, but to lead the charge in the benefits and
opportunities it will offer all Concordia students.
For more information on the SACE Board’s New Strategic Plan – Thrive, please visit their website:
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/thrive/
Paul Bannister
Director of Student Learning
Year 7 Grandfriends Activity
Each year, our Year 7 students look forward to welcoming their grandparents and special friends to the College to visit
classrooms, meet our teachers, enjoy a delicious morning tea as well as hearing from the Principal, Paul Weinert, and our
Student Leaders. However, due to the COVID-19 environment, the Year 7s approached this significant event a bit differently.
Throughout their Pastoral Care time, the cohort wrote letters to their grandparents/special friends explaining their schooling
and retelling their school highlights so far. On Wednesday, 9 September, the Year 7s walked to the post box on Fullarton
Road to post their letters. The letters have allowed students to make contact with grandparents and special friends who
wouldn’t normally be able to attend an in-school event, as some of the packages were even sent as far afield as Germany
and Ireland!
We look forward to welcoming our students’ grandparents and special friends back to Concordia College when it is
appropriate to do so.
Rachel Hogan
Year 7 Pastoral Leader
2020 ABODA Band Festival
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was not possible for this year’s Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association
(ABODA) Festival to occur in its usual format, or for the ensembles to perform to a live audience. Instead, each ensemble
was required to submit a videoed performance of their selected program. As a result, last week 11 of Concordia’s
ensembles spent considerable and focussed time recording their pieces for this important competition.
Although results won’t be known for a few weeks, each group should be congratulated for their outstanding preparation and
efforts. We wish the following groups the best of luck:
Concert Band
Wind EnsembleSt John’s Campus Concert Band
Percussion Ensemble
St John’s Campus Strings
String Ensemble
Chamber Strings
Orchestra
Big Band 1
Big Band 2
Big Band 3
Mat Noble
Director of Music
Year 12s Teaching Media Skills
Recently our Year 12 Media students ran a full-day workshop for a group of Y7 students. In groups they took it in turns to
deliver key information and skills linked to documentary/promotional filmmaking – before taking the students out to film
footage footage for their documentaries around the College. Each group of Year 7s produced a short film based on an
element/area of Concordia. We called it 'Doco in a Day’ and it was a wonderful learning opportunity for all involved, with the
Year 12s getting some insights into what it's like to 'be the teacher', and our Year 7s learning some valuable video
production skills.
Chrissie File
Head of Media
2020 School Immunisation Program - Years 8 and 10
2nd Visit Reminder for Parents of Year 8 and 10 Students
Year 8
2nd HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)
Year 10
2nd MENINGOCOCCAL B (BEXSERO)
Pop Up Medics (www.popupcommunitycare.com.au), will be visiting the college on Friday, 6 November 2020 to complete
the above vaccinations (Dose 2) for those students with parent/guardian consent.
If you did not receive an immunisation consent form from your child, please ask at the SSO for one. If unavailable, contact
Pop Up Medics on 1300 858 047.If any information you gave on the original consent form has changed, please inform Pop Up Medics immunisation
staff before the date of vaccination on 1300 858 047.
Please notify us if:
Your child has already started the above program with another provider.
You wish to withdraw your consent.
Your child's medical condition has changed.
Remember: It is your responsibility to advise Pop Up Medics on the day of immunisation of
any change in the information on the consent form, in particular, your child's medical
condition. A signed and dated note presented on the day of immunisation from a parent or
guardian in your child's diary is acceptable.
Student Achievement
Congratulations to Marco (12TMCC) on his 1st place finish in the recent U20 State Cross Country Championships. Marco
ran 8km on grass in 25 minutes and 33 seconds. An amazing effort!
Year 7 Water Sustainability Interdisciplinary Unit
Year 7 students this term have been looking at water through different lenses from Humanities, Science and Mathematics.
They participated in the SA Water Sustainability Challenge where students explored the UN Sustainable Development goal
relating to ‘clean water and sanitation’.
Here is a reflection from Fergus 7RCRO and Mae 7RCRO, following their participation in the SA Water Sustainability
Challenge:
'Cam from SA Water came to our school to teach the year 7s about the water cycle and water sustainability. We
investigated different aspects of five types of sustainability: waste water sustainability, water
sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability and financial sustainability. Using our newly obtained
knowledge we had fun designing our own amazing sustainable cities. Each group came up with different ideas which they
then explained how they worked to the class. Overall, we had a great time learning about sustainability.'
Parenting Information Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
The City of Unley is running an online parenting information workshop with guest speaker Mark Le Messurier onMonday,
21 September.Click for more information, including details of how to register for this online event. Back to top
Sport
Click here for the latest news and results.
In this Section
Golf Australia SA Primary Schools Golf Challenge
Year 7 Knockout Sports Update
1st XVIII Football Grand Final
St John's Campus Sport
Concordia Campus Sport
Golf Australia SA Primary Schools Golf Challenge
On Thursday, 3 September, five students participated in the Golf Australia SA Primary Schools Golf Challenge. Myles B
(5K), Rex B (5K), Joel J (5K), William F (5S) and Innes H (6B). This was the first time the boys competed in the event and
all scored very well in the windy conditions. Congratulations to William who has progressed to the State Final that will be
held in November and to Rex who just missed a place by one stroke and will be the reserve player for the Final.
Nicole Fielke
PE Teacher/St John's Campus Sports Coordinator
Year 7 Knockout Sports Update
The Year 7 netball team headed to Westminster on Monday, 7 September to play for a spot in the finals round robin for the
statewide KO competition.
They defeated Fulham Gardens and fought hard to defeat East Adelaide for two solid wins. Unfortunately, they were
defeated by Westminster but stood tall and played confidently as a team. Congratulations to the team and the coaches,
Rachel and Alex, for the successful run in the knockout competition.
Corrina Ridley
Year 7 Sports Coordinator
1st XVIII Football Grand Final
Well done to our 1st XVIII Boys Football Team who played in yesterday's Grand Final. Unfortunately, the result didn't go our
way, but we commend the boys for being excellent in their endeavour and playing the game in the right spirit.St John's Campus Sport Basketball Tuesday 25 August Concordia Celtics were defeated by BFPS Suns: 10-23. Monday 31 August Concordia Champions defeated BFPS Bulls: 15–6. Concordia Chargers were defeated by BFPS Eagles: 14-15. Tuesday 1 September Concordia Celtics were defeated by NAPS 1: 12-38. Tuesday 8 September Concordia Celtics were defeated by Plympton International College: 7–19. Football Saturday 22 August Concordia Year 6/7 Boys defeated St Michael's: 9.4 (58) to 3.5 (23). Saturday 5 September Concordia Year 6/7 Boys defeated Mercedes College: 9.7 (61) to 4.5 (29). Netball Monday 24 August Concordia Canaries defeated St Therese Stars: 5–2, a great win (and a close game). Concordia Cats drew with St Therese: 9–9. Fantastic game, all shooters developing accuracy and those in centre court playing so well as a team with an always-strong defence! Monday 31 August Concordia Cats were defeated by Unley Lions: 7–11. Played well against great competition! Monday 7 September Concordia Canaries defeated Sunrise Stars: 5–0, a fantastic game against a team with tall defenders! Soccer Saturday 29 August Concordia Under 11s defeated Warradale: 3–0. Concordia Senior Primary defeated Paringa Park: 5–2. Saturday 5 September Concordia Under 8s were defeated by St Thomas: 5–1. Concordia Under 9s were defeated by St Thomas Team 2: 3–2.
Volleyball Friday 28 August Concordia Gold were defeated by Forbes Phantom: 68–30. Concordia Gold were defeated by WPPS Hornets: 41–58. Friday 4 September Concordia Gold defeated WPPS Vikings: 71-37. An excellent day for the team - the first day playing Years 4/5. Concordia Gold defeated Forbes Fighters: 63–59. Concordia Campus Sport Boys Sport Basketball Saturday 29 August Concordia Senior A defeated by Rostrevor: 46–59. Top scorers: Nick G (20) and Isaac H (16). Best players: Nick G, Isaac H and Sam H. Concordia Senior B defeated by Rostrevor: 27–46. Best players: Ashton S, Clark M and Daniel W. Concordia Senior C drew with Rostrevor: 44–44. Best players: Damon T, Sam W and William M. Concordia Middle A defeated by Nazareth: 51–54. Top scorers: Oliver M (23), Lachlan T (15) and Kurtis R (11). Best players: Oliver M, Lachlan T and Kurtis R. Concordia Middle B defeated by St Michaels: 34–36. Top scorers: Elijah M (8), Hamish G (7) and Fred B (7). Best players: Henry H, Elijah M and Hamish G. Concordia Middle C defeated by Nazareth: 15–41. Top scorers: James P (5) and Patrick S (4). Best players: James P, Jack P and Ethan B. Concordia Middle D defeated St Michaels: 30–19. Top scorers: Michael S (12) and Jacob S (8). Best players: Michael S, Jacob S and Owen T. Saturday 5 September Concordia Senior A defeated by St Peters: 47–65. Top scorers: Nick G (20), Isaac H (11) and Sam H (10). Best players: Nick G, Sam H and Isaac H. Concordia Senior B defeated by St Peters: 33–59. Top scorers: Jack Su (14) and Clark M (5). Best players: Jack Su, Jack St and Clark M. Concordia Senior C defeated by St Peters: 43–59. Top scorers: Harry N (17) and Damon T (8). Best players: Harry N, Damon T and Alex M. Concordia Middle A defeated Sacred Heart: 69–60. Top scorers: Oliver M (24), Lachlan T (14) and Paddy D (10). Best players: Oliver M, Lachlan T and Paddy D. Concordia Middle B defeated by Sacred Heart: 46–58. Top scorers: Ethan T (13), Henry H (10) and Henry R-E (10). Best players: Ethan T, Henry H and Henry R-E. Concordia Middle C defeated by Sacred Heart: 34–36. Top scorers: James P (7), Jackson G (6) and Ethan B (6). Best players: James P, Jackson G and Ethan B. Concordia Middle D defeated Pembroke: 46–24. Top scorers: Patrick S (18), Michael S (12), Jacob S (4) and Owen T (3). Best players: Patrick S, Michael S and Jacob S.
Football Wednesday 26 August Concordia 1st XVIII defeated Cardijn: 10.7 (67) to 6.5 (41). Goal kickers: Jack S (3), Taran S (2), Nick S (2), Finn S (1), Josh C (1) and Oliver L (1). Best players: Josh G, Jaden T M, Ronald C, Jack S, Jet W, James H and Nick G. Concordia Open B defeated Unley High School: 8.15 (63) to 5.3 (33). Goal kickers: Jack S (3), Raf L (2), Will J (1), Henry F (1) and Harry N (1). Best players: Zak B, Sam H, Lachlan F, Tom G, Harvey M and Tim C. Concordia Middle defeated Nazareth: 12.7 (79) to 7.6 (48). Goal kickers: Ben P (5), Harry K (2), Max T (2), Leroy T (1), Kurtis R (1) and Jacob H (1). Best players: Joe S, Bailey K, Harry K, Ben P, Max T and Nick M. Wednesday 2 September Concordia 1st XVIII defeated Unley High School: 17.11 (113) to 2.1 (13). Goal kickers: Jack S (3), Finn S (3), Joey H-F (2), Oliver L (2), Josh G (2), James K (2), Nick S (1), Will T (1) and Nick G (1). Best players: Charlie F, Oliver L, Josh G, Nick G, James H, Finn S and Jack S. Concordia Open B defeated by Pulteney: 3.6 (24) to 13.7 (85). Goal kickers: Josh J M (2) and Zak B (1). Best players: Josh J M, Zak B, Tom P, Raf L and Lachlan F. Concordia Middle Football defeated Woodcroft: 6.11 (47) to 0.2 (2). Soccer Saturday 29 August Concordia Open B defeated Scotch: 4–2. Goal scorers: Oscar H (1), Jack K (1), Yiannis K (1) and Kyle G (1). Best players: Kyle G, Hugo C and Jake H. Concordia Middle A defeated by Immanuel. Best players: Jack C, Theo F and Max T. Concordia Middle B defeated Westminster: 4–3. Goal scorers: Max C, Lucas H and Fraser W. Best players Liam R, Joseph C and Jared S. Concordia Year 7B defeated Pulteney: 4–3. Goal scorers: Luke B (2), Lucas H and Thomas W. Best players: Lucas H, Luke B and Thomas W. Saturday 5 September Concordia Open B defeated Unley: 4–0. Goal scorers: Ben D (2), Ethan G (1), Jack K (1). Best players: Ben D, Lucas T and Elliot F. Concordia Middle A defeated by Rostrevor: 2–5. Goal scorers: Max T and Kostas T. Best players: Max T, Oliver M and Sam P. Girls Sport Football Friday 28 August Concordia Senior A defeated by St Peters: 2.6 (18) to 3.1 (19). Goal kickers: Elena S and Eliza C. Best players: Hannah P, Eden B, Layla W, Teliah S, Elena S and Sarah H. Concordia Senior B defeated Scotch: 31-22. Concordia Middle A defeated by St Peters: 4.2 (26) to 4.5 (29). Best players: Keira M, Gemma G, Chelsea, Miriam T and Amara K. Concordia Middle B defeated by Pembroke: 2.2 (14) to 7.1 (43). Best team player: Jess G. Monday 31 August Concordia Senior A defeated Wilderness: 8.2 (50) to 2.2 (14). A strong team effort by all players. Concordia Middle A defeated Wilderness: 68–1. All girls played well.
Netball Saturday 29 August Concordia Senior A defeated by Scotch: 29–61. Best players: Eva F and Teagan R. Concordia Senior B1 defeated by Scotch: 32–44. Best players: Layla W and Hannah B. Concordia Senior B2 defeated Scotch: 50–37. Best players: Aleisha M and Rahni B. Concordia Senior C defeated by Scotch: 22–43. Best player: Emma. Concordia Year 10B had a bye. Concordia Year 9A defeated by Scotch: 27–52. Concordia Year 9B defeated by Scotch: 33–39. Concordia Year 9 Navy defeated St Peters: 37–29. Best player: Sophie. Top goal scorer: Tansy. Concordia Year 9 White defeated Wilderness: 23–10. Best player: Issy. Top goal scorer: Lanlang. Concordia Year 8A defeated by Scotch: 23–46. Best player: Olivia Q. Concordia Year 8B defeated Scotch: 38–23. Concordia Year 8 Navy defeated by Pulteney’s first team: 3–48. Best player: Chloe. Coach's award: Mackenzie. Concordia Year 8 White defeated by Pulteney: 10–18. Most consistent shooter: Eve. Most intercepts: Pia. Best attacking play: Mia. Concordia Year 7A defeated Scotch: 40–19. Best player: Gemma H. Concordia Year 7B defeated Scotch: 29–6. Best player: Winnie T. Concordia Year 7 Navy defeated Scotch: 27–5. Best players: Natasha G, Madeleine M and Lucy B. Concordia Year 7 White defeated Pembroke: 36–0. Best players: Maddi F, Niamh and Charlotte B. Saturday 5 September Concordia Senior A defeated by Wilderness: 29–42. Best player: Eva F. Concordia Senior B1 defeated Wilderness: 48–34. Best players: Millie H and Lucy M. Concordia Senior B2 defeated Pulteney: 50–37. Best players: Aleisha and Rahni. Concordia Senior C defeated by Pulteney: 22–43. Best player: Emma J. Concordia Year 10B won by forfeit to St Peters. Concordia Year 9A defeated Wilderness: 55–33. All girls played well. Concordia Year 9B defeated Wilderness: 50–23. A team effort on the day. Concordia Year 9 Navy defeated Pembroke: 22–21. Top scorer: Jess. Best player: Tahlia. Concordia Year 9 White defeated by Scotch: 13–26. Top scorer: Emily. Best player: Isobel. Concordia Year 8A defeated Wilderness: 33–21. Concordia Year 8B defeated Wilderness: 22–15. Concordia Year 8 Navy defeated by Seymour: 7–38. Best defensive players: Chloe and Lucy. Concordia Year 8 White defeated by Seymour: 3–20. Concordia Year 7A defeated Wilderness: 48–10. Best player Gigi. Concordia Year 7B defeated Wilderness: 58–4. Best player: Winnie. Concordia Year 7 Navy defeated Seymour: 16–10. Best players: Mette, Phoebe and Madeleine M. Concordia Year 7 White defeated Seymour: 20–9. Best players: Bella W, Maddi F and Amelie B. Soccer Wednesday 26 August Concordia Soccer defeated by Scotch: 1–3. Goal scorer: Joanna K. Best player: Joanna K. Wednesday 2 September Concordia Soccer defeated by St Peters: 1–4. Goal scorer: Hannah W. Best players: Phoebe, Fleur, Estella and Hannah T. Back to top
Noticeboard
Diary dates, events and notices from around the College and the wider community.
In this Section
Diary Dates
Uniform Update - Logo Transition
The School Shop
Planning a move? Please let us know!
LLL Survey
Parenting Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
Public Notices & Events
Diary Dates
St John's Campus
September
Year 1 Coffee Morning at Damien on Fisher,
9am
Friday 11
ELC Coffee Morning at Damien on Fisher,
9.15am
Reception Mums' Dinner at Damien on Fisher,
Saturday 12
7-9pm
College Tour - St John's Campus, 9.15am
Tuesday 15
College Tour - Concordia Campus, 9.15am
Coffee Talk from 9am at Damien on Fisher,
Friday 18 Living Choice. | Numbers are limited and
bookings are essential. Book online
Wednesday 23 Year 4 Coffee Morning, 9am
Last day of Term 3, St John's Campus
Friday 25
students dismissed at 3.15pm
Saturday 26 ELC Park Play DateOctober
Monday 12 Start of Term 4
Friday 16 St John's Campus Disco, 6-8.30pm
Saturday 17 Year 3 Parent Event, 7.30-10pm
St John's Campus extra-curricular photos
Wednesday 21
ELC Student Led Conference, 9-10am
ELC Student Led Conference, 9-10am
Thursday 22
Reception Parent 2021 Information Evening
Sunday 25 Year 2 Riding Day
November
Sunday 1 Year 4 Mums' Lunch, 12-3pm
Friday 6 Reception Dads' Dinner, 6-9pm
Sunday 8 Year 3 and 4 Christmas Get Together, 4-7pm
Concordia Campus
September
Year 12 Drama Production Public
Thurs 10 - Fri 11 Performances, 7pm (sold out)
Friday 11 Year 9 Student Free Day
Mon 14 - Fri 18 SACE and IBDP Trial Exams
College Tour - St John's Campus, 9.15am
Tuesday 15 College Tour - Concordia Campus, 9.15amCoffee Talk from 9am at Damien on Fisher,
Living Choice. | Numbers are limited and
Friday 18 bookings are essential. Book online
Year 11 Reflection Day
Saturday 19 Veta Morphus Retreat, 9am - 6pm
Year 10 Peer Support Camps and Alternate
Mon 21 - Fri 25
Program
Tuesday 22 Concordia Campus Non-Uniform Day
Last day of Term 3, Years 7-12 dismissed at
Friday 25
1pm
October
Monday 12 Start of Term 4
Tuesday 20 Valedictory Service
Thursday 22 Concordia Campus Non-Uniform Day
Mon 26 - Fri 13 Nov IBDP Exams
Tuesday 27 Year 11 Drama Production, 5-6pm
Thursday 29 Year 7 Introduction Day #1, 9am - 3pm
November
Mon 2 - Tues 17 SACE Exams
Thursday 5 Year 7 Introduction Day #2, 9am - 3pm
Friday 6 Year 8 and 10 Immunisations
Uniform Update - Logo Transition
Concordia College and St John's Lutheran School amalgamated in 2016. With the amalgamation, a new logo was created
for use by the entire College. At this time, a five-year transition was implemented to enable all students to have the correct
uniform with the correct logo by the end of 2020.However, given the events of 2020 and to assist families, we are extending the transition period until the end of 2021. This
means that your child(ren) must be wearing all uniform items with the correct logo by the beginning of 2022.
New and secondhand uniforms with the correct logo are sold in The School Shop. Old logo uniforms may be dropped off for
overseas charity donations.
The School Shop Staff are happy to assist you with any uniform enquiries.
Thank you for your understanding and ensuring that all students wear their uniform with pride.
Jodie Escott
Director of Community Relations
The School Shop
General trading – no appointment required. Physical distancing rules still apply. We thank you for your patience
during this time.
General purchases may also be emailed to schoolshop@concordia.sa.edu.au and The School Shop staff will contact you
for payment and advise when orders are available to collect.
Opening Hours
Term Time
Mondays: 8am-4pm
Wednesdays: 12.30-4pm
Thursdays: 12.30-5.30pm
Holiday Opening
Thursday 8 October: 12.30-5.30pm
Friday 9 October: 10am-4pm
Monday 12 October: 8am-4pm (Start of Term 4)
Term 4 - Additional Opening Hours
Tuesday 13 October: 1-4pm (Week 1)
Tuesday 20 October: 1-4pm (Week 2)
The School Shop staff can be contacted on the direct phone line during opening hours – 8291 9302.Secondhand Clothing
If you have uniforms you no longer need, they may be donated or sold on consignment in The School Shop.
Please note:
Blazers and winter skirts/pinafores must be dry cleaned with a receipt attached.
Jumpers must be washed using a wool wash detergent.
All other items must be in good condition, stains removed, washed & ironed ready for sale.
Summer hats must be hand washed.
Any uniform items in need of repair e.g. broken zips, seams unstitched, missing buttons, etc. must be repaired prior
to acceptance for sale. Buttons are sold in The School Shop.
Old logo and discontinued styles – Uniforms with the old school logo and discontinued styles are no longer saleable in
The School Shop but can be dropped off for overseas charity donation.
Hand Sanitiser – handy 500ml pump bottles available - $14.00ea.
Summer Uniform Reminders
Concordia Campus:
Blazers are not required in Terms 1 and 4 except for formal occasions.
Middle School - blue jumper.
Senior School - grey jumper.
Straw hats - recess and lunch.
Sports cap or sun-smart hat during PE when outdoors.
Black lace up shoes - no sandals.
Girls: summer dress - no shorter than the top of the knee. White crew socks.
Boys: navy shorts with short sleeve shirt, or long sleeve shirt with tie and belt. White ribbed crew socks.
St John's Campus:
Broad brimmed hat when outdoors. Note: Hats are to be worn from 1 September until 30 April.
Black school shoes. Navy sandals are optional, but must be worn without socks.
Blue jumper.
Girls: summer dress. White crew length socks.
Boys: short sleeve summer shirt, blue shorts and navy knee high school socks.
PE uniform is worn on the days students have PE.
Planning a move? Please let us know!
Considering a move to another school is a significant decision. We value your family and your being part of
our Concordia community. As a College we will always seek to work with you to maintain your positive connection to our
community. If you are uncertain about continuing at Concordia next year, in the first instance we invite you to reach out andarrange a time to discuss your situation with either of our Principals - Michael Paech (St John’s Campus) and Paul
Weinert (Concordia Campus) - or our Director of Community Relations, Jodie Escott. We would hope that through this
conversation we gain a clearer appreciation of your family's specific needs and considerations.
If you do make a decision to leave Concordia, please be aware that, in line with the Enrolment Policy - if your child is
leaving Concordia College at the end of 2020, we require one full term’s notice to avoid penalties. We understand that this
may not always be possible but sincerely appreciate your assistance with future planning. Withdrawal notification should be
sent to the Principal of the relevant campus:
Michael Paech, Principal – St John’s Campus ELC – Year 6 (mpaech@concordia.sa.edu.au)
Paul Weinert, Principal – Concordia Campus Year 7 – Year 12 (pweinert@concordia.sa.edu.au).
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Parenting Workshop with Mark Le Messurier
Is your parenting style working for you?
Do you know it? Can you name it? Did you choose it? Is it working, healthy and sustainable?
Date: Monday 21 September, 2020.
Start time: 7pm.
Join meeting on ZOOM from 6.50pm. Meeting will be locked at 7.05pm.
Let’s reflect on parenting styles with good humour and support for each other. In this online forum you’ll discover:
What your parenting style is
Whether you’re comfortable with your style
Whether its working for you, and for the kids
And, is it sustainable into the teen years?
Come along and learn about the 'social control window'. Then, the next time you’re faced with one of those ‘tricky moments’
with the kids, you’ll be able to ask yourself:Which window do I ‘feel like’ reacting from?
Which window ‘should I’ move to?
How do I keep my composure?
Which window is most likely to result in a positive solution, and has the best chance of strengthening a healthy
relationship?
Oh yes, there is an art to parenting and managing children! Kids need parents who understand what their parenting style
really looks like, what the consequences of that style are, and what other choices are available.
To register for this online event, which is being arranged by the City of Unley, email pdale@unley.sa.gov.au
Public Notices & Events
The Variety Heart Scholarship Program supports children with an existing talent, who are disadvantaged or living
with a disability, to achieve their full potential and to follow their dreams. Applications are now open. Visit the Variety
website for more information.
Code Camp are running camps in the upcoming spring 2020 school holidays. Download a flyer for more information.
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