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Our Year 12 students are now entering the final week of external exams. We look forward to marking this special milestone with a Final Chapel and Morning Tea Farewell on Monday, 17 November, where we will celebrate their journey and pray a blessing over their future.

Celebrations also continue for our Year 6 students, who will be acknowledged at their Celebration Dinners over the coming fortnight as they prepare to step confidently into Senior College next year.

Next week, we will also recognise our sporting achievements at the Sport Recognition Evening. This promises to be a wonderful celebration of dedication, teamwork, coaching support and strong parent encouragement. Thank you to all who contribute to making sport such a meaningful part of our college life.

I would also like to commend our Year 11 leaders, who have stepped into their roles with maturity and enthusiasm. Their confident leadership in assembly and chapel last week has been a sign of a bright year ahead. Leadership nominations for our 2026 Year 5 leaders are also underway, with speeches happening on Monday.

Our Junior College hosted and celebrated our annual Christmas for the Bush Chapel service today – this remains one of my favourite events at ������. Thank you to the Year 1 staff and students for planning and coordinating this event on behalf of the college. This event was a great reminder of generosity as we head toward Advent.

I would also like to acknowledge and thank those parents amongst you who stepped up as the organisers, helpers, volunteers and overseers of the recently held Oktoberfest.

As we approach the finishing line of the year, I encourage all to finish well. These final weeks are an opportunity to express gratitude, maintain focus, encourage one another and recognise the good that God has done among us this year.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming celebrations and gatherings.

Blessings and safe passage to you over these closing weeks.

Yours in Christ

Mr Anton Prinsloo
Head of College

There are a variety of support systems available to our student leaders: some attended the LYQ Engage camp during the term break, they are supported by staff including Mr Pukallus, Mr Manteufel and Ms Bowes, and a couple of weeks ago I was able to take two Faith and Service Captains and one of the College Captains to a leadership day offered by Lutheran Youth Queensland. It was a very helpful day, and I believe it will guide some of the practical ways in which our captains will lead the school. Zoe Pietsch provided this reflection:

"Last Friday, Kaylee, Meg and I attended Lutheran Youth Queensland’s Lift Conference with Pastor Thomas at Grace Lutheran College in Redcliffe. It was a big day of networking, brainstorming and finding solutions to some big ideas. The day began with a scenario: we had 3 weeks to discover how we, as Martians, would welcome 900,000 Earthlings to Mars. This activity made us really consider different needs, learn how to prioritise, and generate solutions to difficult questions. We also had the opportunity to network with various professionals at different stations, to focus on areas such as communication, culture and vision.

After lunch, which was a great time to connect with other leaders from Lutheran schools around Southeast Queensland, we turned our focus to our school and the challenges we want to address.

As a team, we decided that we want to continue to support the faith journey of every student at ������ and encourage stronger connections and meaningful relationships between students across all year levels. We felt this was especially important as we prepare to welcome the junior college onto the same campus in the coming years.

Overall, it was a great day, and as a student leadership team, we are very excited for 2026."

We pray for the Lord’s blessings on our leaders and our community as we come to the very busy end of this school year and we are looking forward to what the next year will bring as we continue to work to create one future out of the three histories of our community.

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. (Psalm 100:2)

God bless.

Thomas Böhmert
College Pastor

Recently, I have once again had the privilege of representing ������ as a judge for a category in the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with local businesses that contribute so much to our region. I was also pleased to attend the Awards evening, where I was able to reconnect with leaders, partners and community members who continue to support and champion ������. These events highlight the importance of the relationships beyond the College gates and the value of being active contributors to our broader community.

Closer to home, I spent some time at the Senior College Art Show and was genuinely struck by the creativity, skill and individuality on display. It reminds us that learning is not just academic. It is expressive, personal and meaningful. Our 2026 Arts Tour to Sydney was also announced and it is looking like an awesome experience if your children are in years 7 to 11 this year and study an Arts subject or are involved in extra-curricular arts activities.

Scholarship applications for 2027 are now open and we have already begun receiving interest and enquiries. If your family, or someone you know, is considering applying, I encourage you to visit our website for information about the application process and eligibility. Sharing this opportunity through your own networks is a simple way to support the growth and diversity of our College community.

I also had the pleasure of visiting our Year 9 students during their time at Googa. There were plenty of shared challenges and personal growth on display. I am sure families are very pleased to have them home again, back into familiar routines, full of stories and new confidence.

As we begin to move toward the end of the term, I hope there are many moments of connection and celebration ahead. Thank you for the many ways you support the ������ community.

Warm regards,

Ms Belinda Sanders
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement

Junior Campuses

• Last day for borrowing to take home: Monday, Week 6
• Overdue reminder slips: Sent home in Week 6
• Week 7: Students may still borrow books for use in classroom book boxes.
• All student library books and readers are due back by: Monday, 24 November
  
  

Senior Secondary Campus (SSC)

• Last day for borrowing to take home: Monday, Week 6
• Week 6: Overdue emails will be sent to students and may include library books, textbooks, sports uniforms, and chargers.
  Students are encouraged to check their school email and return items promptly.
• All items are due back by: Monday, 24 November
• Holiday borrowing: Available by request, once all current loans are returned and cleared.
• Note: Unit 3 & 4 textbooks do not need to be returned at this time and will not appear on overdue notices.

A heartfelt thank you to our Year 1 students and their teachers, and to everyone who generously donated items towards our Christmas for the Bush project. Once again, it was a touching service that highlighted the compassion and generosity of our school community. Through Care Outreach, ������’s generous donations will be distributed to families in rural and remote communities who are in need this Christmas. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause again this year.

As the end of the year approaches, we will soon be choosing and announcing our 2026 Student Leadership positions. This is always an exciting time as we see new leaders step forward, ready to make a positive difference in our school community. We begin our leadership process on Monday with our Campus Captain nominees presenting their speeches at their respective Assemblies. We wish all our Year 5 nominees well for the coming weeks.

Our much-anticipated Interhouse Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 20 November. Throughout this term, students have been participating in swimming lessons, building their skills, confidence, and endurance in the pool. The carnival provides an excellent opportunity for them to showcase what they’ve learned and to celebrate their progress in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment. It’s always a highlight of Term 4 and we look forward to a great day filled with team spirit, enthusiastic cheering, and a healthy dose of friendly rivalry between houses.

We are also looking forward to our Semester’s Recognition of Achievements Awards, a special occasion to recognise the hard work, effort and achievements of our students across all areas of college life. These Assemblies will be held on Thursday 27 November and we welcome all parents to attend.

Rehearsals for HSC’s “The Magical Christmas Jigsaw” musical and WSC’s “Groovin the Nativity” musical are already underway. We look forward to sharing these productions with you in Week 8. Please find a list of costumes in your campus specific section of TWA.

And finally, we will also take time to celebrate our Year 6 students as they prepare to finish their junior college journey. We are so proud of the young leaders they have become and look forward to sending them off with warm wishes for their next adventure in Year 7.

The final few weeks of term promise to be full of joy, pride and celebration … a fitting way to close another wonderful year of learning and growing together.

Blessings for the week ahead.

to view HSC's Events for Term 4 2025, Week 6.
 to view WSC's Events for Term 4 2025, Week 6.

Mrs Juanetta Priest - Director of Campus (Hume Street)
Mrs Jackie Minnikin - Director of Campus (Warwick Street)

Swimming Nominations for Junior College Carnival

Just a reminder that Swimming nominations for the upcoming JC (8-12Yrs) Swimming Carnival were due last week.  If you missed the deadline, make sure you reach out by email to adminhsc@concordia.qld.edu.au.

Cheers

Mr Darryl Fry
Teacher / Junior College Sports Coordinator / Head Coach, Touch

Prep

• Black t-shirt
• School sports shorts or black shorts
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 1

• White t-shirt
• School sports shorts or black shorts
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 2

• White t-shirt
• School sports shorts or black shorts
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 3

• Students are "travellers"
• Shirt
• Jeans or skirt
• Backpack
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 4

• Red t-shirt
• School sports shorts or black shorts
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 5

• Black t-shirt
• School sports shorts or black shorts
• Sports shoes and socks

Year 6

• Costume details will be sent to you by email

Prep - Nativity Characters

• Please see communication from Mrs Auricht and Mrs Knight

Year 1 – Shepherds

• Blue or Green T-Shirt from Kmart ( Please see communication from Mrs Millett)
• Navy Sports Shorts
• All other items supplied

Year 2 – Wise Men

• White t-shirt
  
• School sports shorts 
• All other items supplied

Year 3 -Donkeys 

• White or Grey T-Shirt (no slogans or pictures)
• Black pants or shorts
• Black Socks
• Sunglasses
• All other items supplied

Year 4 –  Angels

• White shirt/t-shirt
• White shorts, skirts, pants
• Disco Themed Glasses
• No shoes when on stage (can wear anything on the night)
• All other items supplied

Year 5 – Inn Keepers 

• Plain black, brown or grey long T-shirt
• Plain black/brown pants (doesn't need to match the shirt) 
• No shoes when on stage (can wear anything on the night)
• All other items supplied

Year 6 

• Individual Costume item for each Character (Talk to your students to confirm)
  

The Year 9 cohort has come back from the four-week Googa Camp program. What a time of going through maturation and self-discovery! During my visits to the camp, I chatted with many students and asked what they missed most about being at home. The overwhelming response was family – a touching reminder of deep bonds that anchor us all. We hope their return has meant reconnection to the most important thing in their lives, while also fostering a positive sense of independence and resilience. Those experiences at Googa gave them information that will take them further than the classroom can. We celebrate their return officially next Tuesday evening in what is called the “Coming Home” ceremony, where students and their families join us to reflect on their journey and the key learnings they take into their futures.

On the creative front, well done to our Visual Art students from the Senior College, whose fabulous artworks have been showcased at our Art Show this week. The exhibition was a treat for the eyes, with everything from thought-provoking abstracts to incredible portraits that captured every sense of our students' imagination. A huge thank you to Ms Kiehne for her passion and support in showcasing the work of our students.

As the term draws to a close, there are a couple of key celebrations on the horizon. Our Sports Evening on Wednesday, 12 November, is a night to honour athletic excellence, sportsmanship and the continued success of our sports program. Save the date notifications have been emailed regarding the Years 7-11 Presentation Evening on Monday, 24 November, where we'll recognise extracurricular and academic achievements and the myriad ways our students shine.

I look forward to seeing more of our community in the coming weeks as we wrap up 2025.

Yours in faith,

Mr Jamie Pukallus
Director of Campus

This change is part of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, which aims to reduce young people’s exposure to harmful content, online bullying, and addictive features that can affect their mental health and development.

Importantly, parents and children won’t be penalised under this law. Instead, the responsibility falls on social media companies to verify users’ ages and prevent underage access. Platforms that fail to comply could face hefty fines.

As a parent, this is a good time to talk with your child about their online habits and explore safer, age-appropriate digital alternatives. These changes are designed to support families in creating healthier online environments for children.

Explore more information about this topic at the links below:

Supporting articles from School TV:

Please click to read a letter from our Director of Pastoral Care and Wellbeing, Mr Tony Manteufel, regarding the Social Media Legislation.