Archives for June 2023

As I write this, it’s the shortest day of the year. Opening the curtains in the morning to let the sunshine in, I was met with a sun not rising until 7:24am. Even during the day the sun barely put a chink in the dense blanket of grey cloud and rain. The sun set at […]

‘Education is not just about the teaching of a what (some particular subject or another); it is also about the growing of a who’. Christenson, T  Who is the child or young person you are growing at your school or early childhood service? What four words would you use to describe the learners you would […]

Recently six online videos gatherings were conducted to explore the draft of the course , An introduction to Ministry in Lutheran education. The feedback was really affirming and has provided clarity for each of the sessions. The next phase of the project involves the development of the modules for the course. If you would like […]

As reported previously, LEA made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Review of Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. In responding to a request made by the ALRC for further time, the report, initially due on 21 April 2023, will now be delivered to the Attorney General by 31 December 2023. The […]

An invitation to participate in the LEA National Child Safety Audit has been sent to all principals and business managers. Please complete the audit to allow LEA the opportunity to measure school practices and policies in relation to the Ten National Child Safe Principles for Organisations as mandated by the National Office of Child Safety. […]

As international borders began to reopen and Australians started to travel again, LCA International Mission offered staff representatives from Lutheran Education Australia schools with partnerships with Indonesian schools to travel together to Indonesia to re-establish personal connections and explore changes that may need to be made for future student visits. Two staff from Victory Lutheran […]