START OF YEAR BRIEFING - January 2021 - Faith Lutheran College, Plainland
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STAR T OF Y EA R B R I EFI N G January 2021
F R O M OU R
PR I NCI P AL
Welcome to the start of 2021. A new year marks a new beginning.
It is my prayer that each family Seasons are a reminder of God’s
experienced a safe and happy desire to continually create anew. From
Christmas break. I hope that all Summer to Winter we see that which
our students are ready for the was dead burst forth new life. God longs
new year and excited to return for a fresh start in each of our lives. He
to the College. I am certainly longs to make things new. The start of a
excited about what is in store for new year is an opportunity to start new
the future at Faith. things.
Last year we focused on recreating our
Our 2020 Year 12 graduates achieved underlying systems and structures. We
significant success. wanted to create the proper conditions
to allow our students to explore what is
59 out of our 74 Year 12 students were possible. To explore who they are and
issued with 181 vocational qualifications to do what was never thought possible.
ranging from nursing, automotive, We believe we have the beginnings of
childcare, fitness, hospitality, something special.
agriculture, construction, business and
everything in between. In 2021 our focus will be on innovation.
But to be clear, innovation is messy and
For those who received an ATAR, 96% we, as a College community, need to
of our students received offers for sit happy with mess, failure and tears.
university placement in courses such Steve Jobs said that “Creation is messy.
as paramedicine, nursing, education, You want genius, you get madness; two
psychology, physiotherapy, science, arts, sides of the same coin”. When we create
law and health. The College is proud of the right conditions for innovation to be
the achievements of our 2020 graduates, born, magic happens.
and we have every confidence that our
2021 senior students are on track for an And who will guide this magic?
exciting and successful year. Our amazing staff! As you will see, we
have a number of new staff joining our
team at Faith Lutheran College, and I
am both confident and excited for this
new season in teaching, learning and
the community life of Faith Lutheran
College. I sincerely look forward to
sharing the journey of 2021 with you.
DOUG BRAIDEN
PRINCIPAL
ST A F F I N G
U P DATE S
Each year, Faith Lutheran College welcomes a range of new faces
to our friendly college staff. As we continue to grow and expand our
offerings to both the students and our community, we consistently
work to ensure we recruit new team members that will help drive our
College into the future.
This year we are proud and excited to welcome the following new staff members as
they step into both teaching and learning, and College support roles:
Teaching Staff
Name Role/Title From
Jabez Castray Humanities and English Teacher Graduate
Rebekah Barns Dance and English Teacher Graduate
Terrie Hahne IDT, Maths and Science Teacher St Mary’s Ipswich
Jane Hoskin Science and Maths Teacher Lowood State High School
Amy Green English and Humanities Teacher West Moreton Anglican College
Stuart Welsh Humanities, English and HPE Teacher Trinity Lutheran College
Coreta Lennon Head of Leadership and Development Faith Lutheran College, Redlands
Sam Formanez Senior and Junior Mathematics Grace Lutheran College
Non-Teaching Staff
Name Role/Title
Liam Hensel Director of Marketing
Tess Cole Administration Assistant
Rebecca Westman Academic Registrar
Natasha Lewis Admissions and Alumni Coordinator
Marie Tucker Accounts and Payroll Officer
Sean Willmott Trade Training Centre Teacher Aide
John Hanna Bus Driver
F R O M OU R
D EP UTY P R I N CIPA L
Welcome to another year of
teaching and learning at Faith Start Of Year: Important
Lutheran College. The new year Dates & Events
is shaping up to be very exciting,
and we’re looking forward to Monday 25 January
welcoming students, parents and
families back from the Summer • Term 1 commences for Year 7
break. and 12 students, as well as for all
new students in Years 8-11
Students in attendance will have
With the school year nearly upon us, it their laptops and textbooks
distributed to them, as well as
is important that all parents are aware have a locker allocated to them
of a number of important events that are
taking place over the coming weeks at Tuesday 26 January
Faith.
• No school (Australia Day Holiday)
Included here is a brief outline
concerning some these events; however, Wednesday 27 January
please note that this only includes
information up to and including the • Year 7 Camp ― Luther Heights
end of Week 2 (deemed Saturday 6 Year 7 families please refer to camp
February). For information pertaining to information previously communicated
events later in the term and school year,
please refer to other forms of College • Term One commences for all
communications, such as NewsBites, the remaining students (Years 8-11)
College Calendar and Parent Lounge.
Thursday 28 January
Some of the most important events
are provided in date order, for your • Year 7 Camp ― Luther Heights
reference. Please assume that normal • Years 8-12 ― Normal Classes
classes take place on school days that
are not listed, with each school day Friday 29 January
commencing at 8.20am.
• Year 7 Camp ― Luther Heights
Year 7 students return to FLC
in the afternoon
• Years 8-12 ― Normal Classes
Saturday 30 January
• GBC Sports Trials
This information is continued
on the next page.
TYSON KENNY
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
In 2021, the College has expanded its
Start Of Year: Important use of certain features within Parent
Dates & Events Lounge. This includes providing parents
greater access to certain educational
resources pertaining to their students at
Monday 1 February
the College aimed at assisting families
• Opening Service
with helping their student with their
• ID Photos learning.
• Year 11 and 12 Information Night
(commences after school at Continuing families of the College can
6.00pm) continue to access Parent Lounge by
using their unique login and password
Friday 5 February details by accessing the LMS link via
the College website:
• Interhouse Swimming Carnival
(Gatton Aquatic Centre)
www.faithlc.qld.edu.au/portal
For new families at the College, you will
Saturday 6 February
receive your login details shortly from
• GBC Sport Carnival
the College so that you can access these
(FLC Courts and Ovals) important LMS features.
For families who may have forgotten
their login details or who have any
questions concerns and/or queries
Parent Lounge regarding Parent Lounge, please
contact the College Office for assistance.
A reminder to all families that the
College utilises Parent Lounge as its
Learning Management System (LMS).
Parent Lounge is an online interface
where families of the College can access
and update important information
about their students who attend Faith,
including, but not limited to:
• Assessment calendars
• Attendance records
• Email addresses of staff members
• Report cards
• Student medical information
• Timetable information
• Whole College Event Information
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F R O M OU R
D I R E C TO R OF LEARN IN G
CO MMUNI TIES
Welcome back!
New Positions within
We are very excited for the year Student Services
ahead and cannot wait for our
students to return. Our College restructure has seen
some significant changes to our
programs and some Staff positions.
The new positions in Student Services
Wellbeing on Wednesdays are as follows:
A significant change to our College
program is the commencement of our Mr. Reid Dobson
Wellbeing Wednesday program. Deputy Director of Learning Communities
Students will have the opportunity to
select from a range of personal interest, Mrs. Sam Loxley
College and/or community projects. Head of Learning Community (Redbacks)
More will be explained to the students
on their first day.
Miss Lindsay Graham
On Wednesdays, students will meet Head of Learning Community (Scorpions)
with a Learning Coach and group of
about 17 students. This teacher’s role
is to work with the students to enhance Mr. Richard Miegel
their academic and personal growth Head of Learning Community (Stingrays)
and development with more of an
individualised student focus.
Mr. James Hallas
Head of Learning Community (Taipans)
The positive and productive
partnership between the College
and families is critical to the
development of students and we
look forward to working with you.
I encourage you to liaise with these
leaders and other staff to ensure our
communication is as effective as
possible.
DARRON SKINNER-MARTIN
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
Uniform and Grooming Uniform Policy
Guidelines
Our Uniform Policy can be found
through Parent Lounge:
To assist in your preparations for the
first relevant College day, please 1. Open Parent Lounge
note the following: 2. Navigate to ‘School Links
1. Students are required to wear 3. Open ‘School Policies’
their full formal uniform on 4. Open ‘Uniform Guidelines’
Monday 25/1/21 AND
Wednesday 27/1/21.
Please note that only Year 7, Year 12
and students enrolling in the College Student Services Office
for 2021 are required to attend
on Monday the 25/1/21. All other
students first day is on the 27/1/21.
Lastly, the Student Services office has
been renovated and is looking very nice.
2. Please ensure your student meets
our grooming guidelines Please note that all matters are now
including nails, hair styles and through this office including:
colours, jewellery (piercings) and
makeup. ∙ the health centre
∙ counsellors
3. There have been some changes ∙ bus passes
to our uniform guidelines in ∙ sign in/out
line with our future contemporary ∙ assessment submission
learning structure and focus on
student choices. and any other student related matters.
Please read this carefully and if you
have any questions, please contact Thank you, and I look forward to another
your Head of Learning Community. exciting year and to working with you in
educational partnership.
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F R O M OU R
D I R E C TO R OF TEA CH ING
AND LEAR NIN G
Welcome back to 2021! ATAR
We are all in for a fantastic year
of learning and change. If 2020 2021 saw our first year of graduates to
attain an ATAR score (rather than an
taught us anything, it’s that we OP) and our Year 12 students acquitted
are braver and more resilient themselves proudly. We have the vast
than we thought. We have a majority of our students accepted into
renewed focus on students the tertiary courses of their choice and a
high rate of QCE/QCIA attainment. We
being at the centre of their
will continue to work on our systems and
learning journey and on stripping processes for supporting these students to
back the complexities of our maximise their potential. Students on all
processes. We have a fantastic pathways continue to be well catered for
raft of initiatives planned around with an increasing range of Applied and
Vocational courses on offer.
wellbeing and maximising
the potential of teachers and
students.
Subject Selections
I would encourage you to contact It is vital that students have
me with any queries or concerns of conversations with the appropriate
a teaching and learning nature. I staff in order to make the most
would rather answer a hundred parent out of their education. Students will
need to come to the Curriculum
questions than have someone worried Office via Student Services to action
and anxious at home. We will have more any subject change requests as
opportunities for parent connection soon as possible in Term 1.
(both face to face and online) and I will
thank you in advance for your patience They will still require a parent/carer
and support as we trial new ways of to sign off to ensure changes can be
processed. Once the subject is
teaching, learning and being. changed, the student can then be
issued a new timetable and relocate
to the new class.
Please be aware that changes
cannot always be actioned due to
full classes (a wait list will be offered)
or may require further consultation
due to impacts to QCE/ATAR
eligibility (Senior only). Parents will
be notified where appropriate.
ALICIA KENT-ROONEY
DIRECTOR OF TEACHING
AND LEARNING
The more proactive students
are in building strong learning
behaviours, the better their
outcomes will be. We have
a wealth of talent and
enthusiasm at the College and
I would encourage you to take
advantage of it.
Please take the time to engage with
College communications as there is a lot
that will be changing and we are aiming
for a ‘no surprises’ philosophy.
All the very best for this first term of
learning at the College.
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F R O M OU R
D I R E C TO R OF OPERATIONS
AND C O -C URRICULA R
Welcome back to Faith Lutheran College, and to the start of a new
year. I hope you have had a chance to relax and refresh over the
Christmas break and are ready for all 2021 has to offer.
2021 Timetables Co-Curricular Options
and Subjects for 2021
Student Café should be live for students At Faith, we have some fantastic
to see their timetables, classrooms and Co-Curricular opportunities for students
teachers by Wednesday 20th January. this year.
If your student has any gaps or incorrect It is not too late to join the hit musical
subjects in their timetable, I encourage “Xanadu”. If you are keen to sing, dance,
them to contact us at the Curriculum or act, I am sure our Musical Team
Office so we can address those gaps would love to hear from you.
before classes next week or visit our
office located at Student Services on Co-Curricular groups are a great way to
their first day back at school. meet new people, hang out with friends,
and just have a great time outside of
Also, if over the break any student has the classroom. There are many more
changed their mind on an Elective opportunities around the College to get
choice, changes can be made to subject involved with, from our GBC Sport teams
choices up to the 3rd February. Again, to Dance Troupes to our newly formed
simply come to the Curriculum Office and Astronomy Club, watch the Notices in
grab a Subject Change form, complete it, Student Café and Parent Lounge to find
and return by the due date. out more on how to get involved in these
groups.
If you have any questions or would like
to find out more information on anything
mentioned above please contact either
Rebecca Westman (rwestman@faithlcs.
qld.edu.au) or myself
(cbreingan@faithlcs.qld.edu.au) and we
will do our best to assist.
CHRIS BREINGAN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
AND CO-CURRICULARF R O M OU R
H EAD O F SPORT
Welcome to 2021 Sport at Faith! GBC Sport ― Term One
The Faith Lutheran College
sporting program is a key GBC Sport begins in Week 1 and Term
component of our holistic, 1 looks to be an exciting one, with the
balanced approach to inclusion of AFL. All fixtures and times
education. We are proud to will be available on Student Café, Parent
offer a wide variety of sporting Lounge and the Sports Facebook Page.
opportunities supported by an
enthusiastic group of staff.
FLC Sports on Facebook
Keep up-to-date with latest from Faith
As always, the College’s sports Lutheran College’s Sports Teams -
department is committed to providing Follow our page on Facebook:
pathways that meet the needs of our www.facebook.com/
community. Our programs aim to faithlutherancollegesports
deliver quality learning experiences
that promote enjoyment, life-long
engagement and achievement.
Through regular high-quality sporting Interhouse Swimming
competition against like-minded Carnival
independent schools, students will
develop the human attributes necessary The Swimming Carnival will take place at
for the future, including respect, the Gatton Aquatic centre on Friday the
leadership, unity and determination. 5 th of February.
February The Carnival program
will be available on Student Café, Parent
Lounge and the Sports Facebook Page.
This year students who wish to swim
for Age Champion events will complete
a direct nomination form that will be
available during Week 1 of school. All
50m and 100m events will go towards
Age Champions. The overall House
winner will be crowned based on:
• 50m and 100m events
• All in Swim
• Year Level 25m events
KALE REED
HEAD OF SPORTTotal Rugby Western Ranges and
Met West Trials.
Total Rugby Training will occur each
week on Tuesday and Wednesday
All dates for district and regional trials
afternoons from 3pm-4.30pm.
will be communicated through Parent
Lounge and the Sports Facebook page.
In Term 1 these sessions will consist
of preparing students for competitions
Students who are interested are
during Term 2.
required to inform Mr Reed or Mrs
Dana Stevens (Sports Admin Officer)
Trial games will be scheduled on
through email or down at the Sports
Wednesday afternoon with all dates
Centre.
and times to be communicate prior.
All students who are interested are
All forms can be collected from the Faith
encouraged to attend. Boots, mouth
Sports Centre. All Swimming, Cross
guards and appropriate clothing is
Country and Athletics nomination will be
mandatory.
performance based and selected by the
Head of Sport.
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