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 […]
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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 […]
A vision for learners and learning
The Vision for Learners and Learning review is well underway with schools and ECSs engaging in workshops to provide feedback. As part of the review process, we are convening an expert reference panel. The role of the expert reference panel will be to analyse and integrate the feedback received from the workshops into recommendations for […]
LTJ LEArning circles
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 […]
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 […]