In May 2021 all schools and early childhood centres were sent copies of The Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ) supplement with papers to provide a launch pad for discussion and debate. An electronic version of the papers can be found here If you would also like to engage in discussion about these papers in an online […]
Archives for 2021
Domestic and Family Violence support
As part of service to the wider church LEA is represented on the Domestic and Family Violence taskforce. Over recent years pastors and congregational members have been able to access information and further training through this group. A website and booklet have also been developed. https://www.preventdfv.lca.org.au/ We would now like to know if there is […]
How Lutheran education celebrated the Olympics
Congratulations to all our Olympians The Tokyo 2020 Olympics may have been 5 years in the waiting but when it finally did arrive the Lutheran education community certainly had plenty to celebrate. We recognise and congratulate current and past students who were selected to represent their country in the Tokyo Olympics. The hard work, dedication […]
Dimboola student donates hair
Ten year old Lydia is a student at St Peters Lutheran School in Dimboola Victoria and had been growing her hair so it could then be donated to the Kids with Cancer, Wigs 4 Kids Campaign. After nearly two years of growing her hair in July 2021 Lydia had her hair cut and was able […]
Welcome Heather Vogt to the Board!
Lutheran Education Australia welcomed Heather Vogt to its Board in May 2021. Heather brings 42 years of experience in education as a teacher and leader, with 35 of those in Lutheran education. Her most recent appointment was as Principal of Endeavour College, Mawson Lakes, SA which she completed in April. Heather has undertaken numerous roles […]
Connect update March 2021
Connect at a glance Connect is the course for new staff in Lutheran education. It explores Lutheran education, its beliefs and spiritual life. Connect is currently being offered across Lutheran schools and early childhood services by school facilitators and regional leaders. The Connect regional leaders are meeting this week to plan the professional learning for […]
Student leadership workshops
In February year 6 and 7 student leaders attended workshops facilitated by Emma Graetz, Director of VET, Australian Lutheran College. Good Shepherd Lutheran School Para Vista hosted 38 participants from Lutheran schools in the North and in the South Concordia College – St John’s Campus hosted 68 student leaders. The workshops aimed to equip, inspire […]
Because…, therefore…
Some things flow back and forth. Tides flow in and out, in and out. Reversible chemistry converts reactants to products and products to reactants. Other things flow in just one direction. Rain falls and rivers run downstream. Time ticks forward and age grows older. God created us and keeps creating us and everything around us. […]
Quality Schools surveys
A range of options will be available instead of all schools doing the Quality Schools survey. Schools are encouraged to contact their regional offices who will be able to provide further information. A databank of questions on Lutheran identity will be available on the LEA website soon.
The new Leadership Development Program (LDP)
Following a review of the LDP, LEA and the Regions are working jointly with Queensland University of Technology’s professional and executive education arm (QUTeX) and ALC to provide a new and exciting Leadership Development Program for Lutheran schools and ECSs. More information about the new LDP and the application process will be available later this […]