BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. Happy birthday to the following students who are celebrating a birthday in the coming weeks

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1 GEELONG LUTHERAN COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Term 4 Week 3 20 October 2016 A: 2-38 Burvilles Rd, Armstrong Creek 3217 P: F: E: office@glc.vic.edu.au W: FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Well done to our Year 12 students who finished their formal schooling on Wednesday. The morning started with a student and staff breakfast. It was followed by a school assembly and a day of celebra ons. Thank you to our Year 12 students for their contribu ons these past years and their gi of a tree, which is to be planted in the alumni park. It is only a short me now un l the commencement of their VCE examina ons. We wish our Year 12 students well and pray they have every opportunity to best display their learning. Our students in Years 9-11 met immediately a er the departure of the Year 12s to start the process of elec ng our College Captains for the next 12 months. We value people-focused leadership with an emphasis on principles and power with people, rather than popularity and power over people. Vo ng for these Captains will be finalized today. In terms of our staffing for next year, Laura Ballinger (Years 1-2) will be talking one year s leave of absence to work overseas in the areas of mission and development. We pray for her safety and will look forward to hearing of her work. Our Year 9 students returned from their four day Rite Journey camp at Cape Bridgewater with many experiences to retell. I was very pleased to hear of the way our students met the challenges including the shocking weather condi ons on the night of the boys solo. The aim of this program in developing students resilience and adult behaviours was amply demonstrated. The highlight for this week was our Arts Soiree. Thank you to Michelle Vendy and our Arts teachers for organising this event. I was pleased to see the extensive display of Prep to Year 12 artworks, photographic work from the media classes, drama and musical items. Thank you to our many parents who supported their child s learning in the Arts through their a endance. I encourage the involvement of our parents in the Prep to Year 10 Family Mathema cs Evening, which is planned for Tuesday, 1 November. Barry Krueger REMINDERS: BUS Usage for see overleaf for more informa on, forms now overdue

2 Devo onal Thought - Luke 18:1-8 The Persistent Widow When we purchased a piano last year, I was really excited about learning to play. I borrowed a book from the library called: Learn Piano in 24 hours. So I sat down and started playing. I wish I could say that the next day I was playing like a maestro. But I wasn t. I gave up a er two hours. It was all too hard. There are many shortcuts and easy ways out of things these days. Instead of ea ng less and exercising to get fit, we buy into a fancy diet. Instead of speaking to someone, we text or message them. When it comes to wrestling with big ques ons, or ge ng jus ce, or pu ng things right with others, how persistent are you? Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow to show people they should always pray and never give up. In the parable, a widow nags a lazy judge to give her jus ce. In the end, the judge fears he will be worn out by her nagging and grants the woman her request. Jesus quickly declares that God is a good judge and will give jus ce to his people by answering their prayers. He then poses the ques on: Will he find faith on the earth? God wants us to pray con nually to him. Through prayer, we see God at work. Some mes God changes the person who prays through prayer and some mes the situa on. God doesn t want us to give up on him with a feeble, single request for the big situa ons we face. He desires an open line. Jonny Hedt, Pastoral Care Prayer Group GLC Prayer Group is a group of parents who gather regularly to bring the College and College community before God in prayer. All parents are welcome. In Term 4 the group will meet in the Pastoral Care Office opposite the Student Services counter from 2.20pm un l the end of school at 3.05pm on the following Mondays: October 31, November 14 and December 5. If you would like more informa on, please contact Pastoral Care Coordinator Jonny Hedt at Jonathan.Hedt@glc.vic.edu.au BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy birthday to the following students who are celebrating a birthday in the coming weeks Georgie Goldie 20 October 5-6B Wesley Jones 25 October 10 BRA Lilly 20 October 10 FAA Erin 27 October 3-4B Noah 20 October 10 ANB Holly 27 October 7B Paris 20 October 7A Verity 27 October 5-6A Angus 21 October 7B Shounak 28 October 7B Jordan 21 October 5-6A Brooke 29 October 11 FAB Lachlan T 21 October 5-6B Ruby 30 October 12 FAB Abby 22 October 11 BRB Adrian 30 October 5-6C Declan 24 October 8B Seth 31 October 10 BRA Isaiah 24 October 8B Rhian 31 October 3-4B Massimo 24 October 8B Jed 2 November 9A Jennifer 25 October 12 TOA Lily 2 November 5-6B Ned 25 October 5-6C Brooklyn 2 November 9A

3 Dates For Your Diary October Thursday 20 Middle School Deba ng Program 6.45pm Friday 21 Barwon Bluff Scien fic Field Trip (Years 9 & 10 students) Water Tes ng Armstrong Creek Excursion (Years 11 & 12 students) Monday 24 You Yangs Bike Trails excursion (VCE Outdoor Environments students) Tuesday 25 Cybercats Excursion (Year 7C) Wed 26 Oct - 16 Nov VCE Exams - refer schedule in Senior School report Thursday 27 Service Learning visits (various Year 10 students) Friday 28 World Teachers Day Monday 31 GLC Prayer Mee ng 2.20pm Reforma on Day November Tuesday 1 Family Maths Night Wed 2 - Friday 4 Parker Hill Camp (Years 9 & 10 Outdoor Environments students) Thursday 3 Service Learning visits (various Year 10 students) Middle School Deba ng Program 6.45pm Year 5 and 6 Leadership Day, Eumeralla Tuesday 8 Prep in 2017 Orienta on Session 1 Tuesday 15 P & F AGM, 7pm in the Staff-room, all welcome Friday 18 Report Wri ng Day (no school for students) Sunday 20 FLL Robo cs Compe on, Swinburne University December Thursday 1 Awards & Thanksgiving Evening pm at Costa Hall Tuesday 6 Year 6 Celebra on Evening at Barrabool Hills Bap st Church 7pm Friday 9 Term 4 ends Bus Informa on for 2017 Users Informa on regarding 2017 bus transport to and from the College was posted some weeks ago. ALL FAMILIES are requested to complete the survey form regardless of whether or not you wish to access the bus service. Significant changes to our cke ng system were also outlined in the informa on posted and it is important families are aware of these changes. If you have not received this informa on, please contact the College Office. Forms were due Friday 14 October and need to be returned immediately. Thank you to the families who have already returned their form. Please contact our Bus Coordinator - Brent Balboni (buses@glc.vic.edu.au) - if you have any ques ons or concerns. Dates for 2017 Term 1 Thursday 2 Feb--- Friday 31 March Monday 13 March: Labour Day Term 2 Wednesday 19 April - Friday 30 June Tuesday 18 April: Curriculum Day Tuesday 25 April: ANZAC Day Friday 9 June: Report Wri ng Day Monday 12 June: Queen s Birthday Term 3 Monday 17 July --- Friday 22 September Thursday 17 & Friday 18 August: Curriculum Days Term 4 Monday 9 October --- Wednesday 13 December Friday 13 October: Geelong Show Day Friday 17 November: Report Wri ng Day

4 Community Workshop: Understanding and Suppor ng Children With Anxiety Facilitator Jules Haddock will lead a two-hour presenta on for parents of both Primary and Secondary aged children. Topics covered include: Understanding anxiety as a natural response to life events; when to worry about anxiety; learning how to recognise anxiety signs and symptoms, as it takes hold upon a child's thoughts, emo ons and in turn behaviour; learning how to support a child to manage their anxiety. Runs Monday October 24at Clonard College s Kildare Theatre, 225 Church St, Herne Hill from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets $20. Booking via rick@cri calagendas.com.au. Enquiries From the Parents and Friends Group Sausage Sizzle Lunch Thanks to all the P & F volunteers who made themselves available to help out by cooking and supplying the Primary students with a sausage sizzle lunch today Melbourne Bus Shopping Trip Due to low numbers, the Melbourne Bus Shopping Trip has had to be cancelled for this year. Family Portraits We have had a posi ve response to this event on Saturday 29 October and informa on will be sent out very soon to par cipa ng families regarding their photo sessions mes. P&F Annual General Mee ng The P & F AGM will be on Tuesday 15 November and EVERYONE in the GLC Community is welcome. General business and ma ers arising from previous mee ng will be dealt with first and then ALL posi ons will be deemed vacant. We would welcome new members and the Commi ee is especially seeking members to represent the Secondary school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Commi ee and the GLC Community for being so suppor ve to me and my family over the past 5 years that we have been at the College. I will be tendering my resigna on as President of the P&F effec ve as of 14 November Anita Shaw, From the Primary School Congratulations to: Music Awards Addison Prep B Olivia 5-6A Scarlet 1-2C Mienna 5-6C Lulu 5-6C German Awards Thomas 3-4B Emily 5-6A Family Life Presenta ons During the first week of term many interested parents a ended a parent briefing about the Family Life Sexuality lessons which are currently being presented to the Years 3-6 students. The Years 3 and 4 program is being delivered each Tuesday in classrooms by an experienced presenter, Liz Worpel. The Years 5 and 6 program is presented each Wednesday. Both programs run for 3 weeks with the classroom teacher present in the classroom and the students being given homework to discuss with their parents. Primary School Concert DVDs There are s ll a few dvds of the Primary School Concert available to purchase from the College Administra on Office. They make a great gi idea for family and close friends and cost just $ Jane Holle, Primary School Coordinator

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6 AMIT Australian Mathema cs Compe on 2016 Our College par cipated in the 39th annual Australian Mathema cs Compe on held on 28th July. Hundreds of thousands of students from over 40 countries also entered. The compe on tests everything from basic numeracy skills through to advanced mathema cal problem solving. All students who competed receive a Cer ficate of their achievement and an individual performance report. Congratula ons to the following students: Best in School Winner: Ella (Year 3) Cer ficate of High Dis nc on: (top 2% of their year and region) Ella (Year 3) Cer ficate of Dis nc on: (top 15% of their year and region) Dane (Yr 5) Harrison (Yr6) Grady (Yr 7) Corey (Yr 8) Ned (Yr 7) Peta Dillon (Yr 8) Alexandra (Yr 7) Will (Yr 10) Jason (Yr 12) Cer ficate of Credit (top 50% of their year and region) Ava (Yr 3) Aus n (Yr 4) Connor (Yr 4) Rebekah (Yr 4) Shan (Yr 4) Thomas (Yr 5) Jack (Yr 5) Emily (Yr 5) Thomas (Yr 5) Zac (Yr 6) Owen (Yr 7) Emma (Yr 7) Jake (Yr 7) Elissa (Yr 7) William (Yr 7) Amy (Yr 8) Nicholas (Yr 8) Melody (Yr 8) Jossiah (Yr 8) Eve e (Yr 9) Will (Yr 9) Jennifer (Yr 9) Isabella (Yr 9) Emily (Yr 10) Declan (Yr 10) Taj (Yr 10) Isabella (Yr 10) Evangeline (Yr 11) Will (Yr 11) Jye (Yr 11) Well done to all the students who entered the compe on. Students will be presented with their cer ficates at an Assembly. The College looks forward to entering the compe on again in 2017.

7 Middle School Ma ers From The Music Desk It was terrific to see our GLC musicians performing at the Arts Soiree, stay tuned for pictures! We are very proud of your efforts. Recently, 7C have begun their Rapping journey, and here is the picture to prove it (see right). Anna Helmer Rite Journey Camp The Year 9s headed off to Cape Bridgewater Coastal Camp last week for their Rite Journey Challenge Camp. Ac vi es included caving, sandboarding and a 21km mountain bike ride. Students were challenged to go electronics-free for the camp as well as taking part in a Whinge-Free Week Challenge. This was tested when students (and staff) went out of their comfort zones and into the bush for 12 hours alone with two tarps, four tent pegs and five pieces of string for the Solo Challenge. The boys endured gale-force winds and squally showers on the first night while the girls managed well with a windless starry evening a couple days later. Jonny Hedt YEAR 9 CELEBRATION EVENING To acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our Year 9 students throughout their Middle Years, we will be holding a Celebra on Evening on Thursday 8 December: Where: Barrabool Hills Bap st Church, 4-46 Province Blvd (off Scenic Rd), Highton Arrival: 6:30 for a 7:00pm start Finish: 10:30pm Dress: Semi-formal (denim, strapless and/or short dresses and those showing the midriff are not appropriate for this event) Format: 2 Course meal with hors d oeuvres on arrival and dancing a erwards. Students received their formal invita on to this event earlier during Week 1 this term. Students with special dietary requirements will need to communicate their needs to me by November 18 (also the RSVP date). YEAR 7C CYBERCATS EXCURSION As part of our commitment to Cyber-safety, students in Year 7C will be par cipa ng in the Cyber Cats program hosted by the Geelong Cats at Simonds Stadium on 25 October. This program aims to educate young people in the safe use of technology. The students will be transported from the College by bus leaving at approximately 9:00am and returning by 3pm. Students are to wear full summer uniform and bring their own snacks, lunch and water bo le. YEAR 7 TRANSITION This week has marked the start of the Year 6 to 7 Transi on to Middle Schooling Program. Over the coming weeks small groups of Year 6 students will a end a variety of Year 7 classes. The aim of the the program is to provide extended opportuni es for our Year 6 students to familiarise themselves with the physical, social and academic environment of the Middle School. Furthermore they will meet many of their 2017 teachers. Georgia Quirk, Middle School Coordinator

8 From the Senior School YEAR 12 FINAL DAY We said farewell to our Year 12 students on Wednesday 19 October. A er arriving at 7.30am in their weird and wonderful costumes, they enjoyed a breakfast a ended by both students and staff. Staff had the opportunity to share some memories of the Year 12 group in the form of some unique awards that represented, both seriously and humorously, some character traits that students had become known for during their me at GLC. The students had also prepared some Most likely to that represented their reflec ons of each other. Thank you to Fiona Copley and our Year 11 students for preparing and serving the lovely breakfast on this morning and to Daniel Emmerson for his humour in MCing the event. The final assembly began at 9.00am and was a ended by Years 7-12 students. This provided an opportunity to reflect on the journey of the Year 12s, many of whom a ended GLC on its very first day as Year 7 students back in Two Year 11 students, Brooke and Sarah, shared some of their memories of our Year 12 cohort. Our two Senior School College Captains, Montanna and Rhys then took the podium to reflect on their class and their me at GLC. The students presented a gi to the College, a tree that will form part of the Alumni area that will be established upon the comple on of further buildings. The students names will also be individually engraved on bricks with their name and gradua ng year that will surround the tree; this layering of names and years will also grow with the College. Our Head of School, Barry Krueger addressed our gradua ng students. One of the highlights of the Year 12 assembly is always the Guard of Honour. This involves Prep- Year 11 students lining the pathway to the buses for our Year 12 students. They then exit the Chapel to a song of their choosing and say their goodbyes as they drive away for their last day ac vity. For their final day ac vity, our Year 12s chose to head to Laser Strike skirmish. A er enjoying the fun of the skirmish, students and accompanying staff went into Geelong City for their last lunch together before returning to the College. This was their last goodbye to formal Secondary School classes forever! We feel honoured and privileged to have journeyed with this group of young men and women and look forward to sharing their Gradua on and Valedictory Dinner at Peppers The Sands Resort on Thursday 17 November where we will further reflect on their journey. Despite students having their last day, it is certainly not the end! Many of the students will return throughout the coming weeks to con nue to prepare for exams, with tutoring assistance from their teachers. Their first exam is English on Wednesday 26 October. They will con nue with these casual visits un l the last exam for GLC subjects on Wednesday 16 November. We wish them well as they begin their study regime and exam prepara on. STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROCESS FOR 2017 As our Year 12 College Captains complete their role for 2016 it is necessary to begin our selec on for our two 2017 College Captains. Term 4 of 2016 will mark the beginning of their me in this role. The applica on process was outlined to our students last Tuesday. Interested students submi ed applica ons for the posi on by Monday of this week. Following the Year 12 Final assembly the speeches and vo ng was held. The announcement of the College Captains for 2017 will occur tomorrow a er our Senior School Devo on. We are excited about the contribu ons of our leadership team in YEAR 10 CAMP Our Year 10 students will finish their year with a camp at The Summit. The theme for this camp is Making the Leap. The adventure-based ac vi es and interac ve sessions are aimed at preparing students for the challenges they will face as they embark on a full VCE or VCAL program next year, as well as enhancing connec ons between the staff and students whom they will journey with. Students received forms for this Camp earlier this week and should return these to Student Services by Friday 28 October.

9 From the Senior School cont. VANUATU INFORMATION EVENING Thursday 3 November We are excited to con nue our planning of a Vanuatu Cultural Adventure for GLC in 2017 following our scoping tour in August. Later this week, Jordan Riddle and I will provide an overview of the intended experience to all Year 9-11 students a er our Chapel next Wednesday 26 October. On Friday 28 October, we will hold a lunch me mee ng with interested students to provide a li le more detail about the experience as a lead in to the Vanuatu Informa on Evening. UNIT 1/2 EXAM TIMETABLE The exams for Year 11 students are coming up on Friday 11 Wednesday 16 November. Please find the metable below. Students have been provided with a hard copy and an copy of this metable. As far as possible, the length of exams replicates those that students will experience in the VCAA examina ons for this subject. All exams will be in the G-block Open Learning Area. Fri 11 November Mon 14 November Tues 15 November Wed 16 November English: pm VCAL classes as normal varying finish mes Maths Methods Exam 1: am General Maths Exam 1: am VCAL classes as normal Drama: am Legal Stud.: am Chemistry: am Psychology: am VCAL study History: am Outdoor & Env Educa- on: am Biology: am Physics: am VCAL Numeracy: am : LUNCH pm Study at school VCAL classes as normal pm varying finish mes Please note: All exam mes include 15 minutes of reading me LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH Food Tech.: pm Studio Art: pm Enviro Sci: pm HHD: pm VCAL classes as normal German: pm IT: pm Physical Educa on: pm Media: pm VCAL literacy: pm Maths Methods Exam 2: am General Maths Exam 2: pm VCAL Business/PDS/ WRS: pm YEAR 10 EXAM TIMETABLE The Year 10 accelerated subject exams will be held on Monday 14 November with the other Year 11 exams. The Year 10 subject exams are coming up on Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 November. All exams will be held in the G-block Open Learning Area. All exams include 10 minutes reading me.

10 From the Senior School cont. KEY DATES FOR TERM 4 There is always a lot packed into Term 4 and for your reference I have listed some key dates for the Senior School below: Wed 26 Oct Wed16 Nov Thurs 10 Nov YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 Last day of metabled classes VCAA examina ons Fri 11 Nov Mon 14 Nov Tues 15 Nov Wed 16 Nov Thurs 17 Nov Fri 18 Nov Exams Exams Exams Exams Connec ons Day Report Wri ng Day no school Gradua on and Valedictory Dinner Mon 21 Nov Last day of metabled classes Transi on to Year 12 Tues 22 Nov 9/10 Exams Transi on to Year 12 Wed 23 Nov 9/10 Exams Transi on to Year 12 Thurs 24 Nov Transi on to Year 11 Fri 25 Nov Transi on to Year 11 Mon 28 Nov Tues 29 Nov Wed 30 Nov Camp Camp Camp (final day of school) Last day Exam return, clean up and final day ac vity Sharlene Ta ersall Senior School Coordinator

11 Extend OSHC at Geelong Lutheran College Weekly Recap: Although it was a shorter week we managed to jam-pack it full of fun and games. We explored all different kinds of animals through cra, sport and drama games - Animal Ar culate, Safair Hike and Rock Owls were the favourites! The Grovedale CFA also paid us a visit on Thursday a ernoon! Alan and Keith told us all about what they do at the CFA, about the junior firefighter program AND...we all had a chance to use the fire hose!! Next week s ac vi es: Monday 24 October: Tuesday 25 October: Wednesday 26 October: Thursday 27 October: Friday 28 October: My Pokemon & Poke-poster Pokemon Bingo & Pokemon Movement Challenge Pokemon Trainer Bands & Anya, Eden, Arie and Savenya on the fire truck Pokemon Hunt Pokemon Gem Badges & Poke-Dodegball Pokemon Bookmarks & Poke-Ba le LET S RAISE 100 BLOOD DONATIONS! Extend is coming together as a community with a goal to raise 100 blood dona ons by the end of October this year. To encourage everyone to get on board, Extend Director Stevenson will complete one of three possible dares if we reach 100 blood dona ons! Visit darrensdare.com for further info. Book via the parent portal ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au or call News from St John s Lutheran School Hopefully many of you were able to a end the Geelong Show and visit the Educa onal Pavilion to view our School s art display themed, Australia. Congratula ons to all involved. It was very exci ng to find out we were awarded third prize. Recently the Victorian/Tasmanian District Conven on of Synod elected Pastor Lester Priebbenow (North Geelong Parish) as Bishop elect. Pastor Lester will be installed early in 2017 a er Bishop Greg completes his term at the end of this year. Pastor Lester has been regularly involved in our School Chapels and Closing Services and has provided extra assistance and support while we have had a Pastor vacancy at St John s Church and School. This is exci ng news. As this role is based in Melbourne, Pastor Lester s wife Deidre, a current teacher at St John s, has decided to ini ally take 12 months leave. We wish the Priebbenow family all the best as they prepare for their next calling. Meanwhile Mrs Naomi Gibbons has informed us that she will be con nuing her theological training and professional development in student wellbeing and has been successful in gaining a School Chaplaincy posi on and will conclude her service here at the end of this school year. Naomi has served us in numerous posi ons for many years and both staff members will be sorely missed by our School Community. We will need to reassess our staffing op ons for 2017 and will be adver sing this weekend in the Geelong Adver ser. It was wonderful to see so many parents of students in Kinder to Year 2 take up the opportunity to a end the Building Resilience in the Early Years presenta on by BATForce on Tuesday night. Today the first of our Years 3 & 4 classes visited Geelong Lutheran College to explore their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and sampled a meal prepared by their Year 3 & 4 students. St John s is planning a Kitchen Garden next year to incorporate healthy food, gardening and sustainability into our curriculum through prac cal experiences and hands on involvement. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ. Ephesians 4:32 Comment -: The alterna ve is to be irritable and bi er - and who can live with that sort of person? No one! God s abundant blessings to you all. Brian Schultz, Head of School

12 Church Informa on St John s Lutheran Church, 165 Yarra Street, Geelong. Sunday worship with Holy Communion 9am. Sunday school runs every week during school term. Office: St John s has installed an Interim Pastor for 9 months, Pastor Robert Erickson, St Paul s Lutheran Church, 307 Torquay Rd, Grovedale. Rev Colin Simpkin. Sunday worship with Holy Communion 9.30am. Office: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 60 Ballarat Rd, North Geelong. Rev Lester Priebbenow. Office: Sunday worship at 9.30 am with Holy Communion on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mollers Lane, Leopold. Worship, 11am Every Sunday with Holy Communion. St David s Lutheran Church 150th Anniversary Sunday 23 October 2016 at 2pm Anglesea Road, Freshwater Creek For more informa on or to RSVP, please contact Samantha Community No ces Pop into the Admin Office for informa on regarding the following: Group Parent Educa on Events for the Barwon South Western Region Calendar for Term 4 Diversitat Homework Clubs For students with a refugee background held at Corio and Geelong Libraries The Treehouse Family Fun Day 2016 A Family Fun day for special needs families in our local community, 20 November 11am Queenscliff Paren ng ideas

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