A number of school leaders and ministry personnel joined the Zoom discussions about Ministry Personnel Accreditation. We have used the Zoom discussions as the basis of a Frequently Asked Questions that can be found here Ministry personnel accreditation (lutheran.edu.au) This term we will be providing school leaders and ministry personnel with the opportunity to join […]
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Craig Fielke
LEA is pleased to share the news of the appointment of Craig Fielke as Executive Director of LESNW effective from January 2023. Craig is well known within the Lutheran church and Lutheran education and is committed to further enhance and develop the relationship between the two. He is well known among the region’s learning communities […]
Study tour to Germany 2023
LEA is leading a study tour to Germany in Term 3 2023. Dates are now confirmed to travel from Saturday 23 September to Friday 6 October. The program will focus on Lutheran identify and formation. The aims of the tour are: To grow deeper in understanding of how God’s word, Lutheran theology and spirituality informs […]
A new beginning
Horizon Christian School in Balaklava will purchase Vineyard Lutheran School with plans to continue operating the site as a Christian school from 2023. Horizon Christian School Clare, as it will be named, will warmly welcome all existing Vineyard students and families. The school will eventually operate with students from Foundation to Year 12 and will […]
LDP 9 applications now open
Applications for LDP 9 are now open and will close on 21 October. The LDP provides learning opportunities for Lutheran educators who are interested in senior leadership or who are in roles where they require accreditation as a leader. Queensland University of Technology have co-designed a program that enhances leadership learning. The intersection between school […]
Liz Pietsch
Liz Pietsch passed away on 27 July and a beautiful celebration of her life occurred at her funeral on the 5 August. Liz commenced her service to Lutheran education in 1990 at Cornerstone College before moving to Unity College and the LEVNT office. Liz was always passionate about learning and what it means to be […]
Celebrating endings and beginnings
Beginnings are easy to celebrate. Births, housewarmings, flowers in spring… Transitions are somewhat easy too, as while one thing is ending another is beginning. For example, ending primary and starting secondary school. Endings can be a time of celebration too. This eNews shares the decision that Vineyard Lutheran Primary School in Clare will be closing […]
Vision for Learning
“Better together” “We need to transform education: purpose, power, practice.” “Deep and empathetic listening to story/indigenous perspectives” “Learner profiles that include wellbeing” “Holistic learning” “One Voice, many paths – Little Voice influences the Big Voice – transparency!” “To remain authentically Lutheran” “Identity – school & individual – collective identity” “Kids opinions matter – student voice” […]
Child Safe Lutheran Schools
The implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations is critical for all schools and early childhood services. While Lutheran education school and early childhood services are diligent in complying with relevant legislation, more can be done to establish a child safe culture where every activity is looked at through a child safe lens. […]
LDP9 launching
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) began with the Millennial Principals Project in 2000.We are excited to launch LDP9, the second iteration of a refreshed program delivered by Queensland University of Technology’s Professional and Executive education team, together with ALC. The LDP is intended for leaders who are interested in formal leadership positions in Lutheran education. […]