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MISSION STATEMENT
To work under God in partnership with parents to provide an inclusive, nurturing and high quality education for every student.
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Flourishing through faith, belonging and the pursuit of excellence.
From The Principal
This week I shared in Monday morning devotion about the importance of community. There have been many events of late that have helped to see and feel the sense of community that Lutheran embodies. I genuinely feel blessed to be part of this community and I pray you feel the same.
Spring Fair
Firstly, a massive shoutout to the many volunteers who made the Spring Fair the success it was. It’s a blessing to have passionate parents such as Ketura Weston who did an amazing job making the Spring Fair happen. It also takes a team and there are many people who put their hands up to help. Thank you! Although it’s a major fundraiser for our P&F, it’s also so much more than this. If opportunities aren’t provided for the school to come together, a community won’t flourish to its full potential. I’m very grateful for all who helped, in small and large ways, and will be excited to see it happen again in two years’ time.
Colour Run
What an afternoon it was! Another example of our school coming together for a common cause. I was blown away by the generosity of our school community to support our Year 6s with their legacy gift. It was such a fun, colourful way to spend the afternoon enjoying one another’s company. Well done to the Year 6 team for organising such a wonderful school event. I’m very impressed!
CMRI
Recently, eight Year 6 students spent the day engaging in community service at the Children’s Medical Research Institute Christmas Fair. Service is one of our Lutheran Values. Service in the Bible is an act of humility, love and selflessness that reflect our devotion to God and our fellow human beings. Jesus Christ is our perfect example of service, as He came not to be served, but to serve others and give his life as a ransom for many. This was a great opportunity for students to show what our school does well, and a learning opportunity of putting others’ needs above their own.
Responsible Pet Program
Last Thursday the ‘Living Safely with Pets Program’ was run with our Kindy and Year 1 classes. Pet Educator Judy and her beautiful dog Boots visited our school.
Here’s what some of our students said they learned from the program.
KM- Ivy – If you meet a dog, you don’t know stand back.
KM- Audrey- When you see a dog and you want to pat it ask the owner first.
KH – Reuban – When you see a scary dog you have to stand still and look at the ground.
1W- Harriet- We shouldn’t walk up to a dog if its scared or tied up on a leash.
1G – Aithan – If the dog is angry with its ears up and prickly fur don’t go near it and stand very straight and quiet.
Year 3 excursion to Altina Wildlife Park and Lake Talbot Pool
Last Friday Year Three had their big day out, visiting Altina Wildlife Park and Lake Talbot.
The students were educated by the zookeepers as they drove around on carts, getting up close to animals such as giraffes and tigers.
At the pool, students were constantly going down the slides, seeing who could reach the bottom the quickest. They also enjoyed the splash park and played ball sports in the pool. The students were amazing and had lots of fun!
Kindergarten Transition
It’s hard to believe that another year has almost passed and we are now preparing to welcome new students and families into our school family. 2025 Kinder Transition has begun smoothly and our new students are really enjoying meeting new friends and their teachers. We had a wonderful parent information session whilst the Teddy Bear’s Picnic was held. It was fantastic to have conversations with new and old families and to share about our school. We look forward to welcoming many new families to our community in 2025 as we embark on a 7-year partnership together.
We certainly do have a strong community at Lutheran. I look forward to continuing to grow and learn as we do community together.
Hollie Kinning
Principal
Values Focus
If you’ve been walking around the shops you’d have noticed that Christmas decorations are up, mince pies and Christmas cakes are on shelves and Bunnings is full of lighting ideas, though, I’m yet to hear any Christmas music. You know it’s getting serious when the Christmas albums start getting played.
This week’s Chapel we heard Mary’s song from Luke chapter 1, it’s one of my favourite pieces of scripture. In the song Mary sings:
God All-Powerful has done
great things for me,
and his name is holy.
He always shows mercy
to everyone
who worships him.
The Lord has used
his powerful arm
to scatter those
who are proud.
God drags strong rulers
from their thrones
and puts humble people
in places of power.
God gives the hungry
good things to eat,
and sends the rich away
with nothing.
I think Christmas songs are more enjoyable when they’re sung by a group, that as more people join in the song gets better. Perhaps the same can be said for Mary’s song, if we all join in naming the wonderous things God has done, practicing gratitude, maybe we’ll find it easier to share the joy of the season this year with all around us?
Over the course of the final weeks of the year we’ll be learning a few Christmas songs in chapel, some of them will be old favourites, others will be newer, as we do we’ll be pondering what they might have to say to us about God and the world around us.
Shalom
Darren Wright
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P&F News
THANK YOU
Thank you to every single person that helped make the Spring Fair possible!
Whether you baked some goodies, donated items or plants, helped with set up or pack down, volunteered your time or even just came down and had a great day, thank you! It could not have been done without your support.
A big thank you also to the teachers and staff who gave up their Saturday to help create such a fun event for our school and local community.
A great day was had by all!
Let us know your thoughts! Please take 2 minutes to complete this brief survey about the Spring Fair.
https://form.jotform.com/243080533047854
From The Sports Desk
Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final
On Friday 25 October our Stage 2 Tennis Team participated in the Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final.
Boys – Eddie Benecke, Joachim Freeburn, Kingsley Cheung, Jordan Tracey and Eli Poole.
Girls – Rosie Molineux, Maddy Adams, Molly Nicholson, Sophia Lamont and Camille Harris.
Our team performed very well in their preliminary games defeating Hay Public School (6-2), Albury Public School (6-2) and Yass Public School (7-1). As a result, we finished top of our pool and qualified for the first semi-final against Mater Dei Primary School. Both teams played very well, winning 4 sets. The result was decided on games countback, with Mater Dei claiming victory by 6 games.
Our final match was against Griffith East Public School. This was another hotly contested match. At the end of the allocated time, both teams were locked on 4 sets. On count back, Griffith East won by 10 games.
A big congratulations to our students for displaying impressive sportsmanship and wonderful teamwork. Thank you to our parents for their support and Zac Burhop for coordinating this event.
NSWPSSA Athletics Championships
On Wednesday 23 October, Jordan Tracey, Charlotte Hannaford and Ryan Jose travelled to Sydney Olympic Park for the NSWPSSA Athletics Championships. Students from NSW Independent, Catholic and Public Schools were represented at this two-day event.
Jordan was competing in the 8-10 Boys Shot Put and 8-10 Boys Discus. Charlotte was competing in the 11 Years Girls High Jump. Ryan was competing in the 12 Years Boys 100m and 12-13 Boys 200m.
Our students performed extremely well, displaying impressive results.
A big congratulations to Jordan, Charlotte and Ryan for representing our school with pride and distinction and our wonderful parents for transporting and supporting the students at this event.
Caroline Stewart
PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator
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Families leaving the school
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