What does it mean to be a Free to flourish focus school or early childhood service? A letter to all Principals and Directors has been posted with the exciting and innovative Free to flourish pack. Included with the letter is an Expression of Interest nomination for schools who would like to take part in the initial […]
LEA eNews
Farewell Anne Dohnt
It is always difficult to say goodbye to a faithful and long serving member of the LEA team. However, we must as Anne moves to join Calvary Lutheran Primary School as Wellbeing Leader. Anne leaves a legacy of collaboration with classroom, school and regional leaders from across Australia that has led to the development of […]
LEA report to the National Office of Child Safety
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]