The Week Ahead - Term 3, Week 5
Monday 5 August - Friday 9 August
From the Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
Please join us for our first PRAISE & PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday 4th August - 9.00 am
Followed immediately by a BRING AND SHARE SOUP & BREAD FELLOWSHIP
** All Welcome **
Bring your favourite Soup Mug, a ladle if you are providing soup and some bread to share.
(Electricity is available for those bringing hot pots)
The Concordia Boarders will be with us also.
Engage Youth
Please note below the upcoming events by the regional Lutheran Youth group. Please let Ashley know if you are coming.
Contact Ashley Genrich (ph. 0492 932 075) for more information.
Instrumental Eisteddfod News
Congratulations to all of the Instrumental students who represented the College at the Toowoomba Eisteddfod held at the Empire Theatre. The feedback received was encouraging and recognised the hard work of everyone who has given up many hours to prepare for these performances.
The results are as follows:
SSC Big Band and SSC Symphonic Wind Ensembles - 2nd in their sections.
Year 5 Immersion Band - 3rd
Year 5 Small Ensemble, SSC Flute Ensemble and Junior Concert Band - Highly Commended in their sections
Soloist Concert
Ready to Bloom
Ensembles Extravaganza
The Music Ensembles Extravaganza is scheduled for Monday, August 5th, starting at 6:30 PM in the SSC Gym, with doors opening at 6:15 PM. Experience a memorable night of instrumental music featuring our Big Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Drumline, and Flute Ensemble, culminating in a performance by our MEGABAND! It's an event not to be missed.
CLC Choral Showcase
Concordia's vocal prowess will shine at the forthcoming Choral Showcase. Featuring choirs from both the Junior and Senior Campuses, the event promises to be a splendid affair. Experience the melodious harmonies of our JC Junior Choir (Years 3-4), JC Senior Choir (Years 5-6), SSC Choir, and SSC Con Voce. The highlight of the evening will be a grand finale with all students joining forces in the Combined Choir (Years 3-12). An evening that promises to be unforgettable!
CLC Parent Connect - Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest / Parent Connect group will have a Coffee Catch-up at the Edge Cafe on Tuesday, August 6 at 8.00am
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Oktoberfest Raffle Hampers
The Stephen Street Campus Parent Connect is excitedly preparing for the upcoming Oktoberfest event scheduled for Saturday 19 October, from 4pm to 8pm. This event aims to not only raise funds for the college but to also provide an opportunity for the college community to come together again.
JC Years 3 & 4 Jump Rope for Heart - Register Now
We are excited to announce that Concordia Years 3 and 4 are participating in Jump Rope for Heart this year – a fantastic fundraising and physical activity program by the Heart Foundation.
JC Prep to Year 2 Swimming Lessons
Our Junior College students from Prep to Year 2 will commence their swimming lessons at the Concordia Aquatic Centre (CAQ) this term. They will participate in five lessons, across Week 9 and Week 10.
Please ensure that students have the following items:
- Warm clothing - this would be great for the students to wear to and from the pool as we don't know what the weather is going to be like
- Swimming togs
- Goggles
- House Swimming Cap (Compulsory) - available for purchase from the College Uniform Shop
- Towel
To avoid any lost items, please clearly label all of your child's items including their shoes, underwear and uniform.
JC Year 3 Camp Cooby - Parent Information Session - Tuesday 6 August
The Junior College Year 3 teachers will be holding an information session to answer any questions you may have about the Year 3 Camp Cooby. All parents and Year 3 students are most welcome and are encouraged to attend.
This Parent Information session will be held Tuesday 6 August (Week 5) at 5.30pm-6.30pm, E1 Lecture Theatre, Stephen Street Campus.
to register your attendance.
JC Year 3 Camp Cooby - 22 & 23 August
On Thursday 22 August to Friday 23 August, our JC Year 3 students will be attending their first camp at Camp Cooby. Please find attached a and for the camp.
Please go to and provide permission for your student to attend this excursion by Friday 2 August.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding this camp, please contact your child’s teacher.
JC Year 6 Cairns Trip - 2 -6 September
On Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September our JC Year 6 students will be attending the exciting Cairns Trip. Please find attached and .
All students are to be dropped at Hume Street Campus by 6am for a 6.45am departure.
Please go to and provide permission for your student to attend this excursion by 2 August 2024:
*Please click on the Jotform link below to fill in that you give permission for staff to administer Panadol to your child if needed.*
Link:
After submitting your permission, please check and ensure your Parent Lounge portal is up-to-date regarding your child’s Emergency Contact Info, Medical Conditions and Food Allergies/Dietary Requirements.
Should you any further queries regarding the Cairns Trip, please contact your child’s teacher
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 3 2024, Week 5.
HSC Drive Way Information
Pick Up Time
Our bell goes at 3.05pm with pickup beginning approx 3.10pm. If you do not have after school commitments, please consider delaying your pickup time to 3.15pm-3.20pm. This will help us with the flow of traffic.
Please remember, you can only turn into the Reception Carpark from the Right Hand Lane. This may mean that you need to park at the top and walk in or line up to turn right.
HSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 20 August
Auskick Program - Parent Attendance
By way of clarification regarding a parent's requirement to be in attendance at the Auskick Sessions, please see the below extract from the Auskick Terms & Conditions:
HSC Come Dressed as Your Favourite Olympian - Thursday 8 August
HSC Father's Day Sausage Sizzle - Thursday 29 August
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 3, Week 5.
WSC Kindy - Year 2 PJ Storytime - Tuesday 20 August
Stephen Street Campus
Calling all aspiring Authors!
QHTA Historical Writing Competition 2024
There are three upcoming historical writing competitions for students to enter:
- National History Challenge: Closes on August 23rd. Theme: "Crises and Response"
- QHTA Historical Writing Competition: Closes on September 13th (please see attached document for more information)
- Simpson Prize: Closes on November 8th. Theme: "Australia’s relationship with Great Britain explains why Australia and individual Australians went to war."
These competitions offer a fantastic opportunity for students to explore topics of interest and showcase their work. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Miss Riehl or your HASS teacher.
See this for more information.
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