LEA are very pleased to welcome Olivia Harman to our team in the North Adelaide office. Olivia may be new to LEA but she has worked for the Lutheran Church of Australia for almost 7 years, at reception, for Local Mission and LCA Communications. Olivia brings 10 years of experience to her role as Administrative Assistant […]
Winter solstice
As I write this, it’s the shortest day of the year. Opening the curtains in the morning to let the sunshine in, I was met with a sun not rising until 7:24am. Even during the day the sun barely put a chink in the dense blanket of grey cloud and rain. The sun set at […]
Free to flourish
‘Education is not just about the teaching of a what (some particular subject or another); it is also about the growing of a who’. Christenson, T Who is the child or young person you are growing at your school or early childhood service? What four words would you use to describe the learners you would […]
Ministry personnel accreditation
Recently six online videos gatherings were conducted to explore the draft of the course , An introduction to Ministry in Lutheran education. The feedback was really affirming and has provided clarity for each of the sessions. The next phase of the project involves the development of the modules for the course. If you would like […]
ALRC review update
As reported previously, LEA made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) Review of Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. In responding to a request made by the ALRC for further time, the report, initially due on 21 April 2023, will now be delivered to the Attorney General by 31 December 2023. The […]
Child Safety survey
An invitation to participate in the LEA National Child Safety Audit has been sent to all principals and business managers. Please complete the audit to allow LEA the opportunity to measure school practices and policies in relation to the Ten National Child Safe Principles for Organisations as mandated by the National Office of Child Safety. […]
School blessed by overseas partnerships
As international borders began to reopen and Australians started to travel again, LCA International Mission offered staff representatives from Lutheran Education Australia schools with partnerships with Indonesian schools to travel together to Indonesia to re-establish personal connections and explore changes that may need to be made for future student visits. Two staff from Victory Lutheran […]
LDP8 graduates celebrate
On 5 June, at 3 locations around the country, 32 current and aspiring Lutheran leaders celebrated their leadership journey at the LDP8 Celebration. Along with regional and LEA staff, and our dedicated school leader mentors, we reflected on the journey and shared in congratulating these inspiring people The program, which is now being run […]
Schools blessed by overseas partnerships
As international borders reopened and Australians started to travel again, LCA International Mission offered staff representatives from Lutheran Education Australia schools with partnerships with Indonesian schools to travel together to Indonesia to re-establish personal connections and explore changes that may need to be made for future student visits. Two staff from Victory Lutheran College in […]
Blue sheep
I’ve looked at the stained glass windows at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Adelaide on and off since I was a baby. Recently I noticed something in them for the first time. I’ve always liked the sheep (they’re very cute) but I suddenly realised one of them is pale blue. The others are grey, brown and white […]