In December 2017, the final report of the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse was handed down. As a result, the National Office of Child Safety (NOCS) was established in July 2018 to lead the development and implementation of several national priorities recommended by the Royal Commission. These include the National principles […]
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Connect has been a wonderful opportunity
‘Throughout my learning in Connect, it has assisted me in reaffirming my understandings and faith. Each topic and discussion that we had in our session challenged my thinking and extended my own personal understanding of faith, spirituality and confidence in the relationship I have with faith.’ ‘Connect has been a wonderful opportunity to think critically, […]
VSC update
Valuing Safe Communities (VSC) is updated every three years and work on an update has just been completed. A new VSC, VSC5, will be available on iLearn for the online modules from the beginning of 2022. An important change for 2022 is a new definition of bullying which is broader than the previous definition. The […]
Singing the gospel
Lutheran education has sung from the beginning. While we also have a rich visual and textual tradition, we’re probably best known for communal singing, not performance singing but regular, all-in, worshipful, messy, as-loud-as-possible, kind-of-in-tune singing. The ACLE2022 worship planning committee is beavering away on one of the most challenging tasks in Lutheran education – trying […]
Focus areas for next year
Planning for 2022 is underway. Achievements from the Strategic Direction 2021-2024 so far include: LTJ supplement published and LEArning circles scheduled (Research and develop resources exploring the intersection of Lutheran theology with contemporary educational theories and practices, and significant social, environmental and ethical issues) Re-visioning underway (Review the Vision for Learners and Learning in alignment […]
ALC Cert III development
Australian Lutheran College (ALC) have commenced a project to develop a 10741NAT Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology. This course will be part of the suite of theological courses offered through ALC. This course will be made available to secondary students, those in roles within a ministry context and for personal development. The release […]
The Lutheran Strand
Are students in your school looking to become teachers? And maybe work in a Lutheran school one day? The Lutheran Strand program helps to prepare teachers for their role teaching Christian Studies in schools and Early Childhood Services. It provides a valued addition to initial teaching studies which is highly regarded by those who employ […]
Hope allows God to define our lives
I asked my team what this ED message should be about and they all said: HOPE! The LEA values describe hope as: Hope enables us to look forward with expectation and confidence, placing our trust and faith in God’s provision of the things we need to handle all kinds of situations and events that occur. […]
Celebrating Stories and Language
Marilyn Wall the LCA Hearing the Indigenous Voice, RAP Project Officer has sent through this information about National Indigenous Literacy Day on Wednesday 1 September. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is hosting a free virtual celebration for all Australians going live from 9am Wednesday 1 September. Through storytelling, ILD provides a window into the richness, diversity […]
BLEA general synod report available
Taking into account the extraordinary circumstances relating to COVID-19, the GCB unanimously agreed to hold the 20th regular Convention of General Synod in two parts. An online meeting will occur on October 1 and 2 2021, which will then be adjourned until the meeting resumes in-person at a location to be determined in September or […]