Redeemer Record Vol 31 Issue 1 - July 2014

VOLUME 31 | NUMBER 1 | July 2014

Redeemer Celebrates 175 years of Lutheran

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From the Principal

From Planning to Managing Last year was a year of planning for change as Redeemer considered the need to address the State Government’s ‘Year 7 into High School’ initiative resulting in a college wide change to sub-school structures. Last year Redeemer also planned for a learning structure that would allow for interactive learning via a net based platform, in so doing blurring the lines between school and home in regards to when and where real learning occurs. This year has involved implementing those significant changes, and experiencing a new chapter in the life of Redeemer.

With the Year 7s and 8s becoming part of the Senior School this year, some things obviously have changed significantly while other things remain very similar to experiences in the previous Middle School.

Senior School Chapels and Assemblies are very busy events now, providing the younger High School students with valuable insight into Senior School leadership and student achievement. The rescheduling of Senior School Chapels and Assemblies to the start of the day has made it easier for

parents to attend and it is wonderful to see a new tradition developing in this regard.

The creation of the Middle Years Program for Years 7 to 9, within the Senior School, has allowed for academic and pastoral care processes crafted specifically to the early teen years to continue as both a philosophy and educational approach that was previously introduced to Redeemer through the original Middle School. Designating a specific section of the Senior School to the Middle Years Program has also allowed the early teens their own space which has been passionately embraced by the Year 7s in particular.

In the Junior School, the Year 6 students have enthusiastically embraced the student leadership opportunities along with being the first Year 6 Redeemer students to participate in a Canberra Tour. The addition of the Year 6s to the Junior School has unfolded very smoothly, fitting very naturally with the State-wide changes and the juncture in the Australian Curriculum between the Primary and Secondary Years.

With 21st Century Learning technology actually present everywhere in the form of the Internet, Redeemer was very keen in the closing months of 2013 to introduce a platform for 2014 that was specifically designed for educational institutions.

The College’s desire was to have a tool (a Learning Management System - LMS) which allowed students to access teaching and learning anywhere, anytime through an internet capable device. The tool also had to allow for collaborative learning between peers; the adding of learning resources by teachers; and parental viewing of homework and learning tasks. This year has seen a strong take-up across the Senior School with regards to the homework and teaching and learning capabilities of the LMS and a steady take up in the upper Junior School, being utilised predominantly for homework. Over time it is expected that the LMS will be the teaching and learning point for the majority of educational activities at Redeemer. Redeemer’s adoption of an LMS is also the foundation for a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.

A voluntary BYOD program for Years 11 and 12 started in Term 2 of this year, this will be expanded in 2015. When fully developed, the portability of a BYOD combined with an LMS will provide Redeemer students with relevant and thorough preparation for both tertiary studies and the world of work in the computer age.

While Redeemer is managing last year’s planned changes very well, like society in general we await the next learning and planning changes charged by the energy of the electronic age; we do so with confidence.

Mr David Radke Principal

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On the Cover: Foundation Principal Mr Robin Kleinschmidt (1980-2001) planting the Celebration Tree. Photo by: Studio Kirby Photography.

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Redeemer Celebrates 175 years of Lutheran schooling The marking of anniversaries as celebrations is an important part of the human psyche, one that revels in celebrating the original event, marvels at the achievements that were built off the original event, and hope for the continual flow of success and goodness. With the passage of time, 2014 brings important anniversaries to the Redeemer community; for specific individuals and groups, 2014 will be a year to remember more than once. For the rest of us we should take this opportunity to celebrate in support of those for whom it is a particularly special year.

As part of the wider Australian Lutheran Education community, Redeemer along with all 86 Lutheran schools, celebrates 2014 as marking the 175th anniversary of Lutheran schooling in Australia.

Redeemer chose to celebrate this important milestone through special worship opportunities for current students and staff, as well as acting on a suggestion from our peak body, Lutheran Education Australia, to plant a celebration tree to mark the occasion. Consequently, on Friday 27 June, Redeemer’s two previous Principals, Mr Robin Kleinschmidt (foundation Headmaster 1980-2001) and Dr Richard Hauser (Head of College 2002–2008, and founder of the Junior School) attended Redeemer for a special Assembly and the planting of a celebration tree. Mr Kleinschmidt addressed the students, staff and parents by reminiscing about the early years of Redeemer, with Dr Hauser providing a historical narrative on the broader topic of the history of Lutheran Education, a topic which Dr Hauser has covered in two books and a number of articles which he has authored. The celebration tree chosen is a Queensland Rainforest tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus or ‘Wheel of Fire Tree’) in support of the early practice at Redeemer which saw a specific focus on planting native trees.

This year also marks the anniversary of a range of ‘firsts’ for two groups of Redeemer students.

Junior School Foundation Students: Redeemer’s first foundation Junior School students who commenced in Year 5 will graduate from Redeemer as Year 12 students!

Redeemer’s first graduating class of Year 12s celebrate their 30th anniversary of that milestone. They were pioneers in many ways other than being Redeemer’s first Year 12 cohort. The graduating class of 2014 celebrate some pioneering milestones of their own which they will make the most of at year’s end in the various ceremonies that close out the year. The current Year 12s were part of the initial enrolment intake into the Junior School in 2007 and a visual reminder of this exists in the form of handmade tiles on permanent display in the Junior School. The 2014 graduating class was also the first cohort to attend the Tuchekoi Outdoor Education Centre in 2011, which is firmly based on the Ballon program and relevant traditions.

Friday, 27 June’s tree planting ceremony, through the selection of a native tree, linked the actual tree planting to the early years of Redeemer under Mr Kleinschmidt, and the foundation Junior School students’ presence along with Dr Hauser linked all of that history together in one memorial event celebrating Redeemer’s small part in the 175th anniversary of Lutheran schools serving this great nation.

Redeemer has been, and is, richly blessed.

Mr David Radke Principal

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Redeemer Celebrates 175 years of Lutheran schooling

Did you know?

2014 marks the 175th anniversary of Lutheran schooling in Australia.

30 years ago this year, Redeemer’s first Year 12 foundation students graduated from Redeemer Lutheran College.

(A 30 year reunion is being planned for Saturday 7 October).

30 years ago this October, Our Saviour Lutheran Church was established at Redeemer Lutheran College. The congregation initially worshipped in an open area within SA Block until Redeemer Chapel was built in 2000.

This year, Redeemer’s first foundation Junior School students who commenced in Year 5 will graduate from Redeemer as Year 12 students!

Mr David Radke (current Principal), Mr Robin Kleinschmidt (1980-2001), Dr Richard Houser (2002-2008).

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This year’s Year 12 students are also our first cohort to have experienced the Tuchekoi Outdoor Education Program!

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Redeemer Alumni: Redeemer parents who were past students. Redeemer is extremely proud to have 66 parents who are past students of Redeemer. A number of them were able to attend our special celebration on this day.

The Second Generation: Redeemer currently has 121 students enrolled whose parents are past students at Redeemer. It was great to have a representation of the second generation represented for our celebrations.

Scan the QR codes to listen to the speeches.

Dr Richard Hauser (former Principal of Redeemer Lutheran College and respected historian of Lutheran education), shared his passion of Lutheran schooling in Australia under the theme of “Milestones”.

Mr Robin Kleinschmidt (Redeemer’s foundation Principal) addressed our community on this day under the theme of “Redeemer – the early years: the things you never knew”.

To view the full photo gallery, video and audio clips, visit www.redeemer.com.au/news/blog/redeemer-celebrates

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From the Chaplain A History of Grace In the Augsburg Confession of 1530, the newly so-called “Lutherans” presented their statement of faith to the emperor Charles V. They wrote, “It is also taught among us that saints should be kept in remembrance so that our faith may be strengthened when we see what grace they received and how they were sustained by faith. Moreover, their good works are to be an example for us, each of us in his own calling.”

Perhaps that’s a useful attitude for us to take this year as Redeemer, along with 86 other schools celebrates 175 years of Lutheran schooling in Australia. Throughout those 175 years a distinctive approach to education has arisen. It is an approach that puts quality of education right at the forefront. Lutheran schools clearly remember that their primary purpose is to be schools—and good ones at that. But alongside it, of equal importance, has stood the principle of Christian love. Lutheran schools are also known for the care and interest they show in their students as people. It is perhaps the balance of these two things that marks a distinctively Lutheran approach to education. There is much to celebrate in that approach and history. There have been highs and lows in the educational journey, but there are many, many experiences of outstanding learning and excellent care.

As we celebrate those good works, the earliest Lutherans might call on us to take these examples to heart, and use them to inspire each one of us in our own workplace and home. But they would also call on us to remember that hidden under that immediately obvious history of good works, there is another story. This hidden story is the story of God’s grace that has sustained those who inspire us, and the faith in God that led to those works. In the end, the Lutheran schooling system knows that it, like everything else in this life, is nothing if it is not in Christ. Beyond quality education and holistic care we proclaim the God who stands as the giver of all good things and the forgiver of all his people.

For 175 years, in places all around Australia, Lutheran schooling has striven to allow the gospel of Jesus to inform all our learning, teaching, and relationships. And still today, in Redeemer Lutheran College in 2014, we seek to provide that same caring and holistic education based on the gospel of Jesus Christ.

175 Years of Lutheran education in Australia: To God be the Glory.

Pastor Matt Thomas Junior School Chaplain

Parent Prayer Group Commencing Monday 21 July, there will be a parent prayer group meeting on Monday mornings from 7.30am until 8.30am in MA8 (former Middle School staff room).

You can come for the whole hour, or join in when it suits you. ​ Prayer requests can be sent to mthomas@redeemer.com.au and will be handled sensitively and confidentially.

For more information contact Pastor Matt Thomas, College Chaplain on 3340 8891 or Mrs Suzanne Oxford on 0413 875 806.

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Redeemer to host the 2015 LCA General Convention of Synod The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) has announced that the meeting of the Church (Australian & New Zealand) will happen next year here at Redeemer during the Term 3 school holidays from Tuesday 29 September until Sunday 4 October 2015.

From a short list of venues including Lutheran Colleges across New South Wales and South East Queensland, Redeemer was selected as the most ideal location for the Convention.

Five-hundred delegates will be involved in four days of meeting and discussion, and up to 1,000 at Sunday worship in Redeemer Chapel.

The theme of the convention will be “Where love comes to life”, with the major issue of the convention to include the question of the ordination of Women in the Lutheran Church of Australia.

For more information visit www.redeemer.com.au/events/synod www.lca.org.au/convention2015

Redeemer App New Update Out Now! Since the introduction of the Redeemer App in July 2013, we’ve had a great response from parents within the Redeemer community regarding its use. A new update has just been released (version 1.2.2) which incorporates a number of enhancements that have been added as a result of parent feedback.

For more information visit www.redeemer.com.au/news/app

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Grandparents Day - A Grand Celebration!

Each year, Grandparents Day continues to be a highlight in the Redeemer calendar for our extended College community, and 2014 proved to be no exception once again!

This year, our students were blessed by having close to 700 grandparents come to visit them throughout the day on Friday 2 May, with our Junior School experiencing its largest Grandparents Day yet!

As in previous years, many grandparents made a significant effort to attend this event, with a number of grandparents attending from as far away as South Australia and northern Queensland. We are aware of one grandparent who has attended 12 consecutive Grandparents Days at Redeemer, and we are sure that there are many other stories within our community such as this!

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21st Century Learning @ Redeemer The rate of change in our world is occurring at break-neck speed. These changes are taking place in our homes, community, country and beyond our borders. This rapid change is not only in the area of technology, but also politics, religion, the environment, business, health, education and the list goes on. While technology may not be the sole reason for changes in these areas, it certainly is enabling change to occur and be communicated more rapidly. What does this mean for schools?

Schools need to adapt to the changing landscape, harness the benefits of technology and protect their core values.

Our practices may change, but our focus as outlined in the College’s Mission Statement remains the same.

In following this mission, Redeemer has developed a proud and respected reputation for achieving academic excellence. We intend to build on this foundation as we enter an unprecedented level of change in the educational landscape.

The introduction of the Australian Curriculum has been the single greatest change in education in Queensland in the last five years from a content perspective.

But while Australia has been preoccupied

with this development, a bigger change in pedagogy has been occurring around the globe. 21st Century Learning or Education is the term most commonly coined for this new paradigm. Redeemer is engaging with these exciting changes and we see these as enhancing the experience and educational outcomes for our students.

21st Century Education can be described and delivered in a number of ways, but at its core:

• Education is student focused (not teacher focused) • Learning is purposeful and valued • Learning is active and collaborative • Learning, schools and teachers are flexible • Expectations are placed on students with regards to responsibility, engagement and relationships with others.

Schools of the future will develop to be more like society. Meeting areas, facilities, learning spaces etc will look like the parks, offices, libraries and sporting clubs in our community. Students will have access to wireless internet and flexibility in the way they engage with their learning. This will take place in appropriate physical and social environments.

How is Redeemer moving towards a 21st Century Learning environment?

• Flexible and contemporary learning spaces have been developed in the college libraries for some time now, but new areas have been created in the Senior School (SL Block, Film & TV redevelopment) and Junior School (MPC).

• My Big Campus (MBC) now provides students from Years 3-12 improved access to information and opportunities for collaborative learning.

• From Term 2, students in Years 11 and 12 were given the opportunity to bring their own ICT device/s and connect to the college’s wireless network to support their learning.

For more information visit www.redeemer.com.au/our-college/lms

SL Block Refurbishment The lower level of the Senior School’s SL Block (The Palmer Building) is made up of two general classrooms and a specialty teaching and learning space for Film and TV studies. Students and parents who are aware of the former Film and TV space will be amazed by the makeover which has resulted in an additional classroom incorporating a ‘Green Screen’ as well as being furnished to allow flexible teaching and learning in line with 21st learning pedagogies; this space was also air-conditioned. This is the first major refurbishment of SL Block since it was opened in 1989.

In addition to the redevelopment and air-conditioning of the Film and TV space, the adjacent classrooms were refurbished and air-conditioned, further adding to the air-conditioned spaces in the Senior School. This means that in addition to the expansion of the air-conditioning upstairs in the Drama spaces last year, the whole of the Senior School’s SL Block is now fully air-conditioned.

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Redeemer students share Easter with aged care residents

ANZAC Day Lest We Forget On Thursday 24 April, it was most humbling and pleasing to see almost 100 attend Redeemer’s Dawn Service. This special ceremony is being increasingly accepted by our community as Redeemer’s special tribute to the ANZACs. A special thank you to everybody involved, including those who made breakfast possible, and we especially thank the student Christian Life Committee for organizing this event, now in its third year. Redeemer Senior School students observed ANZAC Day with a special extended Chapel service that same morning.

Redeemer was once again privileged to have had the Australian Light Horse Association, Gatton Troop, participate in Redeemer’s dawn service as well as the Senior School service at 8.40am, historically representing the Queensland 2nd regiment Light Horse.

Members, Trooper Tom Dawson positioned as ceremonial ‘guard’ or “Rest on Your Arms Reversed”, and Trooper Philip Mostert (past parent) gave an address to students with an explanation of the “Rest on Your Arms Reversed”.

RLC Flag Attendant (Jack Mostert, Year 9) in original Light Horse uniform, marched following Tom and position ‘at attention’, facing the flag pole side on.

On Thursday 3 April, a small group of Redeemer students had the privilege of visiting Bethany Christian Care, an aged care facility at Eight Mile Plains. The students who visited were blessed with the opportunity to hand out Easter eggs to over 100 ‘Assisted Care’ residents.

After weeks of preparing the gifts during our lunch breaks as part of the Community Service Committee, it was very rewarding to see the joy in which the gifts were received. Being able to give to the elderly was an amazing experience that filled us with much happiness.

In addition to Bethany Christian Care, Redeemer Lutheran College was able to send Easter egg gifts to many other aged homes, retirement villages and Meals on Wheels. We packaged 1,000 gifts this year!

We are also very grateful for all the support from the Redeemer Lutheran College community who donated the Easter eggs.

Stephanie Lynch (Year 12)

A Great Night under the Stars The Chapel Green was packed with families on Saturday 8 February for our second annual “Movies under the Stars!” The free event which is organized and fully funded by the Redeemer Parents and Friends Association provided a wonderful opportunity for families to relax, and to mingle with others from within our community.

Families started arriving from 5.30pm to enjoy a picnic style dinner on the Chapel Green, while at 5.00pm a Twilight Tour was held prior to the movie event for prospective families to experience community life at Redeemer. Special thanks to all of our College student leaders who assisted with the tours.

Thank you to the P & F for organizing this wonderful community event to launch 2014 at Redeemer!

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Introducing our College Captains

2013 OP Results 2

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Introducing Redeemer’s 2014 Parents & Friends Executive 3

“Outstanding academic achievements” Redeemer’s four OP 1 students from the Class of 2013 returned to Redeemer on 14 February to be recognised for their outstanding academic achievements resulting in an OP 1.

Following the acknowledgement of their achievements, each of the OP 1 recipients then addressed the Redeemer Senior School of students in Years 7-12 with a number of study tips which will help them in their Senior School years at Redeemer.

18% of Redeemer students received OP 1-3 (compared to 10.5% state) 29% of Redeemer students received OP 1-5 (Compared to 20% state) 91% of Redeemer students received OP 1-15 (compared to 79.2% state) 99% of QTAC applicants were offered a first round offer of a place in a tertiary institution. 97% have accepted their offer

Where to now for our OP1 Recipients?

Kristen Bertschy Bachelor of Psychological Science at UQ. (4 years including Honours and then PHD).

Lucy Griffin Received a Scholarship at UQ and will be studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (4 years).

A big thank you to the outgoing P & F Executive members, Peter Grant (Vice President), Skye Naismith (Treasurer), Georgina Lynch, (Parent Rep). Your hard work and dedication to Redeemer Lutheran College over recent years has been greatly appreciated!

For more information visit

Karl Ko Bachelor of Oral Health & Dental Science at Griffith University (Gold Coast), (5 years).

Kobe Ko Bachelor of Oral Health & Dental Science at Griffith University (Gold Coast), (5 years).

www.redeemer.com.au/community/parents-friends

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1. Megan Ryan & Timothy Kiemann (Deputy Captains), Benjamin Kleinschmidt & Maryse Warbrooke (College Captains) 2 Kristen Bertschy, Karl Ko, Lucy Griffin and Kobe Ko 3. From Left: Natalie Pashen (Fair Convenor), Bianca Torluccio (Parent Rep: Junior School), Clare Jansz (Treasurer), Rob Dunn (President), Nicole Mazzer (Vice President), Amanda Drake (Secretary), Caroline Ryan (Parent Rep: Senior School).

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Queensland Youth Music Awards Success!

The QYMA competition is one of Queensland’s longest standing school music competitions which celebrates the participation of over 4,000 young people in the music-making process. On Wednesday 7 May, the Chamber Strings obtained a Silver Award, performing with maturity and great musicianship. Friday 9 May saw the Senior Concert Band deliver a high-energy and focused performance resulting in 1st place with a winning score of 92, backing up their win from 2013. The adjudicator’s comments closed by stating, “Really fine playing from a great Band!”

All students involved are to be commended for their commitment, dedication and exceptional team work.

Media Snippets Ordinary People Sammy Kirk (05) is a humane advocate officer and animal ambulance driver with the RSPCA. Sammy’s story featured on page 6 of the Courier-Mail’s QWeekend liftout on 5 March 2014.

Free equipment thrills students Redeemer Lutheran College was recently presented with $2,500 worth of learning resources from the Store Manager of Woolworths Garden City, Mr Rick Lester. The presentation resulted from coupons collected in the 2013 Woolworths Earn and Learn promotion, where Redeemer Lutheran College was the highest supported school for Woolworths Garden City. A big thank you to everyone from within the Redeemer community for supporting our college during this campaign! The Southern Star (Quest), Wednesday 26 March.

Princesses for more than a day Congratulations to Redeemer’s Kaitlin Cheung (Year 2) who recently performed in the Brisbane season cast of “The King and I” at QPAC! The Southern Star (Quest), Wednesday 9 April 2014.

Top girls in shootout for state title medals Congratulations to Redeemer’s Taylah Kowtan (Year 6) on a great achievement in the under-14 state Basketball Titles! The Southern Star (Quest), Wednesday 23 April 2014.

Read the full stories online at www.redeemer.com.au/news/media

Have you spotted past or present Redeemer students achieving great things in the media recently? If so, let us know! Email the details of the article to: record@redeemer.com.au

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Senior School News In January 2014, the Senior School embarked on a new journey, welcoming Middle Years students to our campus and a new Director of Middle Years, Mr Michael Trott.

The diversity of students and various age groups have ensured a lively and dynamic environment.

The Middle Years students have enjoyed being a part of the Senior School community, sharing devotions, assemblies, being involved in House competitions, activities and accessing the Senior School Resource Centre, specialist teaching areas and playground environments.

Senior School students have taken advantage of the many opportunities to develop their leadership skills by being involved in various committees, speaking at Senior School Assembly, having a voice on Student Council and representing the school in the wider community.

Perhaps the most exciting change for our students and teachers has been the introduction of My Big Campus. Through this learning management system, students are able to access homework and resources anywhere, anytime. The collaboration and learning community being established on My Big Campus has been instrumental in connecting students to a learning environment beyond the classroom.

As Semester 1 comes to a close, I thank the Pastoral Care Leaders, Home group teachers and staff for anticipating and meeting the needs of our students and for making a difference in their lives.

Mrs Anastasia Strong Head of Senior School

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Lunch on the Green A concert or a barbecue of themselves seem fairly ordinary things.

A common feature of Australia’s cultural and culinary experience, they are a chance for people to simply listen to music, have a meal, and maybe donate some small change to charity. Of course, anyone knowing the power of a Beethoven sonata, bratwurst roll or dollar coin (particularly for those in need) would be aware that there often isn’t a ‘simply’ or ‘small’ about it. If you add to this significance of tunes, tucker and treasure some glorious sunshine, a crowd of supportive and excited students and staff, and a line-up of emerging talents in Redeemer’s musical and public speaking fields, the final result would be Lunch on the Green.

Lunch on the Green was a co-production of the Community Service and Cultural Committees and merged the former’s World’s Biggest Morning Tea event with the latter’s Concert on the Green. As always, weeks of preparation saw students and staff preparing lolly bags, ordering and collecting soft drinks and sausages and practising their musical sets.

On the day, teachers and students gave their lunch hour and some free lessons to set-up stage equipment, cook sausages and be amazed by (and amazing in) the performances themselves. Tom Ryan’s rocking guitar, the soulful power of Ms Chard and Jeremy Lie, and the velvet intensity of Josh McKenzie were just a few highlights in “one crowded hour of glorious life” in creativity, community and charity.

Despite the time of the concert being short, the list of thank yous is great - sadly too great for this column. The money raised for the Queensland Cancer Council was also significant: some $600 was raised through sales of food and donations. Perhaps the biggest thing to be gained from the day was the sense of spirit and service shown by all involved. From the bravest singer on the stage to the smallest viewer on the grass, the smiles and hearts shown were tremendous.

Mr Phil Sharwood Biedermann Cultural Committee Coordinator

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Redeemer’s World’s Greatest Shave!

Doorways to the Future

$7,000 raised from one lunch time event!

On Wednesday 12 March, some very brave Year 12 boys volunteered to have their legs waxed and/or heads shaved in support of the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. ‘Team Redeemer 2014’ went into full fundraising mode collecting donations from family, friends and members of the Redeemer community. A record was set this year with $7,000 being raised from this one event! All the boys raised a minimum of $100 or more. Congratulations also to James Cooper who raised $720 alone.

A very special thanks to ‘Matters In Gray’, training provider for the hairdressing industry and to ‘Bec’s Skin and Beauty’ (5/2770 Logan Road, Underwood, 3219 0863) for so willingly giving up their time to once again support Redeemer’s World’s Greatest Shave. Please support these local businesses!

Well done to the Community Service Committee for such a great event and to the boys who participated. You should be extremely proud of your efforts and enthusiasm.

Five Year 11 students, David Leeming, Alex Ludwig, Ryan Mortensen, Ryan Wong and Ching Yang were presented with their Ready for Work kit to highlight their successful enrolment into the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Doorways 2 Construction (D2C) program on Wednesday 14 May. The Doorways 2 Construction program helps school students find a pathway into the building and construction industry. During the pre-vocational construction training program, our aspiring young tradies will gain practical hands-on experience at our school, as well as on-the-job training on a construction site.

The students will complete the entry level qualification Certificate I Construction, and will learn basic estimation and costing, how to read and interpret plans and how to use construction tools and equipment. They will also complete a computer design and basic construction project.

The aim of the Doorways 2 Construction program is to provide students with the basic skills needed to start in the industry and deliver job-ready high school students to employers. Employers are encouraged to take on successful graduating D2C students with a $4,000 incentive.

Students were presented with their PPE (personal protective equipment) kits by CSQ’s Pre Trade Engagement Officer, Jasine Pugh.

The kits include high viz work shirts, vouchers for work safety boots, carpenters pencils and safety ear muffs, amongst other things.

Manufacturing teacher, Paige Stiller, said “the industry offers excellent opportunities for young people starting a career in construction. The students enjoy working with their hands and the training will put them ahead of other applicants in the job market”.

Redeemer students in Years 11 or 12 also have the opportunity to engage with university studies this year through the Bond University’s ‘Student for a Semester’ program. This program is offered three times a year and provides students with a unique opportunity to earn credit towards future tertiary studies, experience university life, and gain full access to Bond University’s student facilities.

A number of Redeemer students are also participating in the QUT ‘START’ and Griffith University ‘GUESTS’ programs. This allows high achieving Year 12 students to participate in one to two university subject/s from a course they may be interested in pursuing upon graduation. Successful completion of the program could lead to guaranteed admission into a course.

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Senior School House Barbecues

Shibakashi Day 2014

Redeemer’s Senior School House Barbecues provide a great opportunity to demonstrate Pastoral Care at Redeemer, and the importance we place on communication and relationships between students, parents and the Home Group teachers and Pastoral Care Leaders at RLC. It was great to welcome our Year 7 and 8 students and parents to the House Barbecues this year!

On Thursday 19 June, Redeemer Senior School held its 10th annual Shibakashi Day. This year, we hosted approximately 300 students and 17 teachers from our Japanese sister school, Shibakashi Senior High School. It also introduced a new chapter in the relationship with Years 7 and 8 students involved for the first time.

As always, this was a valuable opportunity for Redeemer students and staff to meet and socialise with people from a very different culture in a relaxed atmosphere.

There was be a number of activities involving students and staff.

Shibakashi students were offered a range of Japanese cultural activities conducted in Home Rooms, including Japanese calligraphy, tea ceremony, karuta, origami, Japanese archery and kendo.

Redeemer students also had the opportunity to share some of their own culture.

A barbecue lunch provided a great opportunity for staff and students of both cultures to talk and get to know each other. As always, the day finished with a short concert featuring student performances from both schools.

This was a memorable day for our school as it both highlights and celebrates the differences and similarities between both schools.

Our students and staff are fortunate indeed to have this opportunity to promote intercultural understanding.

Mr Darryl MacDonald Shibakashi Day Coordinator

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Senior School Interhouse Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival Cross Country Carnival The Senior School School Interhouse Swimming Carnival was held on Monday 3 February 2014 at AquaLogan Springwood.

Congratulations to Wilson House for taking out First Place!

(Second Place: Lavarack, Third Place: Ramsay, Fourth Place: Mansfield).

The Senior School School Interhouse Cross Country Carnival was held on Monday 31 March 2014. Congratulations to Lavarack House for taking out First Place! (Second Place: Wilson, Third Place: Ramsay, Fourth Place: Mansfield).

Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival The Senior School School Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held on Thursday 26 June 2014.

Congratulations to Ramsay House for taking out First place! (Second Place: Wilson, Third Place: Lavarack, Fourth Place: Mansfield).

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Pavement Art: Precious Water The theme for the 2014 Interhouse Pavement Art Competition was “Precious Water”. The design brief required students to ensure that their composition involved something to do with water.

Each of the four Houses entered three teams of four Senior Years and one Middle Years team with a senior mentor. The event reflected the vertical house ethos as well as the Middle Years and Senior Years.

The mentors did a fabulous job in organising their younger peers!

For more photos, check out the photo gallery located on the Redeemer App or on our website at the following address: www.redeemer.com.au/news/blog/pavement-art-2014

Senior Years (10-12) Congratulations to Emily Boshammer, Isobel Adamovic, Alexandra Roberts and Katie Mirabito from Lavarack House for taking out First Place! (Second Place: Ramsay, Third Place: Mansfield, Fourth Place: Wilson).

Middle Years (7-9) Congratulations to Gabrielle Rochet, Mineka Vedamuttu, Flora Tang and Irini Skourmallas from Wilson House for taking out First Place!

(Second Place: Lavarack, Third Place: Ramsay, Fourth Place: Mansfield).

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A ‘Gr8’ Year 8 Camp “On Wednesday 12 February the Year 8’s made their journey to Coolum for their Year 8 camp. My favourite part of camp was the flying fox, although going upside down didn’t really suit my taste of fear”. (Alex Campbell) “This year the Year 8’s went to Luther Heights at Coolum. We all got involved in many activities that helped build our teamwork and make new friends. The majority of us enjoyed the camp and we all hope next year’s Year 8’s will too”. (Maria Strong) “At camp we all had a lot of fun. My favourite part of camp was the beach, flying fox and raft building. I had a lot of fun. The food was great and very yummy. It was amazing”. (Kiara Bauer)

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Year 12 Senior Badge Presentation All Year 12 students were formally recognised in their role as student leaders of Redeemer in 2014 in a special ceremony on Friday 14 February.

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Year 11 Leadership Camp “Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

On Monday 10 February, the Year 11 cohort departed on a Leadership trip to Luther Heights Youth Camp. Through a variety of physical and creative activities, group discussions and individual reflection time, we all began to discover our path of leadership as a senior student. The camp focused on teaching and helping us develop the characteristics and skills needed to be an effective leader and a positive role model.

In every activity, team challenge and social situation, we had the opportunity for our leadership qualities to shine through. Our strengths, as well as our weakness, were revealed and we learnt to reach out to our potential. Group discussions were an important aspect of the camp as we spent a lot of time talking about our personal identities and how we can incorporate our values and beliefs into becoming good leaders. It was a great chance to not only learn from our teachers and camp leaders, but also from our friends and peers. By hearing others’ opinions and sharing our own ideas and experiences, each group formed a trusting and meaningful bond.

Together, we faced numerous challenges that tested our physical abilities, teamwork skills and trust in each other. We set goals and enjoyed the success of achieving new tasks. Although it was nerve wracking to step out of our comfort zones, whether that was completing the high ropes course, meeting new people or for me, taking the leap of faith, the feeling of accomplishment made each experience extremely rewarding. We gained confidence in ourselves and we found perspective on the immensity of our potentials.

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It was great to spend time with the entire Year 11 cohort as everyone approached the camp with a spirit of co-operation and community.

We had heaps of fun forming new friendships with both our peers and teachers, as well as discovering new qualities in ourselves. The trip to Coolum Beach, the night activities and the bush dance were definitely a few of the many highlights. The whole experience was really fun and many of us wished it could have lasted longer.

In the short time we were there, we all uncovered qualities and leant new skills needed to be good leaders. We were able to begin our leadership journey as a senior student and start to form a trail that we hope to continue throughout our remaining schooling years as well as years to come.

Jess Bertschy, Year 11

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Junior School News Redeemer has a proud history of providing strong Pastoral Care to its students. As the Junior School has continued to grow, 2014 saw the Introduction of two Pastoral Care Leaders in the two programs of the Junior School, Early Years Prep-Year 2 and Upper Primary, Years 3-6. The role of the Pastoral Care Leaders involves taking responsibility for the students’ pastoral care needs, academic progress, co-curricular involvement and personal development.

Mrs Christina Bianchi was appointed the Prep-Year 2 Pastoral Care Leader and Mr Matt Fasso was appointed the Years 3-6 Pastoral Care Leader.

This year, the focus for both Mrs Bianchi and Mr Fasso has been to develop meaningful relationships with students and become a presence within the Junior School. Relationships are at the heart of pastoral care and once relationships have been built, an improvement in student communication, behaviour and respect is evident. The Junior School Pastoral Care Leaders have worked hard to build relationships by visiting classrooms and regularly meeting parents and students.

Parents will have also noticed the Pastoral Care Leaders presence throughout the semester, leading Friday morning Assembly’s and writing weekly articles about relevant issues in their sub-section of the school, for the college newsletter.

Behind the scenes, the Pastoral Care Leaders have been working in many areas, one of these being the planning and writing of programs that we plan on implementing next semester related to Safety Awareness (Prep-2) and Cyber Safety (Years 3-6). Both of these programs will be age appropriate and give students strategies to assist their understanding and promote safety in these areas.

Weekly meetings between the Pastoral Care Leaders and the Head of Junior School allow for the Pastoral Care Leaders to continue to develop in their roles, for communication regarding student welfare to be seamless and to ensure a team approach is evident in the Junior School.

It is our hope that as the year progresses, Junior School students will continue to have positive connections with these new leaders in our college.

Mrs Kelli McKeiver Head of Junior School

Year 6 Canberra Tour

Year 1 Fire Visit

9-14 March 2014

Monday 2 June 2014

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Early Years

Upper Primary Years

Under Eights Day is our biggest annual event for students in Prep to Year 2. This fun-filled day raises the students profile in the communities in which they grow and develop. It promotes the importance of play and includes hands-on activities to give students the opportunity to explore the world in which they live.

Play is the way most humans, especially young children, make sense of their world.

Socially and emotionally, the Middle and Upper Primary Years can prove to be challenging for many young people. They begin defining themselves as individuals, using the word of God to identify their place in the world. Peer relationships become particularly important, although the process of determining and negotiating these friendships occasionally leads to conflict. As teachers at Redeemer it is our role to connect with students and mentor them as they develop a deeper understanding of socially acceptable interactions and effective conflict resolution strategies.

Under Eights Day also helps to develop relationships amongst students and teachers by creating an enjoyable, safe and interactive environment. An integral part of the day is the inclusion of the Year 10 Early Childhood Studies students who interact with the students whilst setting up and organising activities. This forms partnerships between the two sub-schools and builds a sense of community.

It is also a wonderful opportunity for the Early Childhood Studies students to increase their skills and understanding of young children.

This is very beneficial as many of them have aspirations to become educators in the future.

Under Eights Day also assists in educating students about diversity, raising cultural awareness to encourage students to recognise that differences are what make us unique, and that we can all learn from one another.

Under Eights Day inspires, encourages and educates children in a creative and imaginative fashion and, together with the Prep to Year 2 students, look forward to a new and exciting program of events for next year’s celebration.

Mrs Christina Bianchi Pastoral Care Leader: Early Years (Prep-Year 2)

As Pastoral Care Leader, I firmly believe in the importance of establishing and maintaining genuine, respectful relationships with students. Particularly in the Upper Primary Years, they increasingly see themselves as young adults and respond positively to staff mentorship. It is with this philosophy that I approach behaviour management within Years 3–6. Clearly defined boundaries and mutually determined consequences grant students the opportunity to manage their own behavioural choices, promoting the life-long learning skill of self-management.

In 2014, I have implemented a number of strategies to promote positive peer and student / staff relationships. One such strategy is the Years 3–6 lunchtime sports and activities day. With the assistance and participation of other Junior School staff members, weekly inter year-level games and activities are organised. While conducting this program, I have been extremely impressed with students’ sportsmanship, participation and consideration for each other. Becoming actively involved with the students has enabled me to monitor and support relationships outside of the classroom, proactively identifying and addressing potential conflict before it occurs.

In my first semester in the Pastoral Care role, I have been consistently impressed and proud of the conscientious, considerate nature our students display when interacting with each other.

I look forward to mentoring and supporting our students through the remainder of 2014.

Mr Matt Fasso Pastoral Care Leader: Upper Primary Years (3-6)

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Prep Buddies

Preps’ Pampering Salon

The Prep students love participating in the Buddies program with the Year 5 students throughout the term. It fosters relationships across the Junior School, as well as providing the Year 5 students with opportunities to show responsibility and maturity. The Prep students will complete a range of planned activities with the Year 5 students leading them throughout this year.

Mothers’ Day had passed; however, the Preps could not let their mothers go ‘unpampered’ in 2014! With a few tutorials on massage, moisturising, filing and polishing, the Preps were excited to welcome their mums into their classroom and spoil them with a manicure and afternoon tea on Friday 16 May.

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Water Wise with Year 2 In Year 2 Science, students have been learning about water.

Through investigations, students are exploring how water is used, where water comes from and how to use it responsibly. As part of this study, students were given the opportunity to form their own questions to ask Mr Walker, Head of Maintenance Services, about water and how it is used around Redeemer Lutheran College.

The students were fascinated with the College’s bores, water tanks and enjoyed listening to the amazing water facts.

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Staff Profiles

Miss Lauren Krenske

Mr Michael Trott

Pastoral Care Leader: Year 7

Pastoral Care Leader: Year 8 Director of Middle Years

I graduated from Redeemer Lutheran College in the year 2000. It was quite early in my high school life that I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. I had so many teachers who inspired me, and who gained my full respect. I wanted to be a member of a group who were caring and willing to go the extra mile to help young people achieve to the best of their ability.

In my nine years of teaching I have been most excited by students who realize that they ‘can’, that it isn’t impossible to complete that task, and that persistence does make a difference. I have loved the looks on students’ faces when the strategy works, when they manage to complete something on their own for the first time, after trying again and again, and when they respond with awe.

After several years of teaching in the Middle School and having various other leadership roles, I am very excited to be working in the Middle Years Program as a teacher and Pastoral Care Leader: Year 7. My role is to support the students as they transition into the Senior School. This involves working in partnership with parents and staff as we build community amongst the Year 7 cohort. It is an opportunity to reflect Jesus’ love and grace as relationships are developed.

Although we are only halfway through the year, it seems as though we have been a part of the Senior School for much longer.

It has been encouraging to watch older students support the newest members of Senior School. They have welcomed us with open arms.

“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Miss Lauren Krenske Pastoral Care Leader: Year 7

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As the newly appointed Director of Middle Years in 2014, I am one of the many people in the Middle Years who can profess to be ‘newbies’; and I certainly hope that we have made new students feel as welcome as I have been made to feel. Teaching was something which I was drawn to whilst still at school in Adelaide in South Australia and now after just over 40 years in the profession I still feel passionate about schools and teaching. I believe that the approach adopted by my Year 12 English teacher ‘tipped the scale’ when it came to making the decision to enter teaching.

The chance to have a positive effect on the lives of young people is, I am sure what motivates all teachers regardless of what level they teach or the time they spend balancing teaching duties with administrative tasks; and this is certainly the case for me.

The opportunity to work in a newly created position in a school such as Redeemer Lutheran College does not come about too often, and over the course of this and subsequent years I hope to work with the staff to establish a Middle Years Program which is an effective precursor for the Senior Years of schooling in all aspects: academic, physical, social and spiritual.

My goal is to see happy, motivated young people who want to come to school and are always prepared to take risks in investigating why things are as they are.

I enjoy reading and sharing quotes by John Wooden and a favourite of mine is: “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” This success is what I hope we can achieve with the students in Middle Years Program here at Redeemer Lutheran College.

Mr Michael Trott Director of Middle Years Pastoral Care Leader: Year 8

Mr Adrian Ford

Pastoral Care Leader: Year 9 This is now my fifth year at Redeemer and my first as Year 9 Pastoral Care Leader and Outdoor Education Coordinator. The last 4 years have seen me serving in the role of Wilson House Leader.

When the chance came up to step into this newly formed role of Pastoral Care Leader: Year 9, I was extremely excited. I saw the excellent opportunity to assist students to transition into senior schooling and prepare for the Tuchekoi experience.

When I was at school, I had two teachers that transformed my attitude towards school life. They taught with enthusiasm and great knowledge, but more than that, showed real care towards me and all of the students in their classes.

It was this “care” that got me engaged in the learning process. I was interested, not because of the topic that they taught about but because of the connection they had made with me.

This is why I became a teacher and why I am really interested in pastoral care.

I’m motivated to help each student find their place in a school setting and help them to engage. My focus is to build on the sense of community that is found in the year 9 cohort and to enrich the Tuchekoi experience by strengthening the connection it has back here at home.

I want to create a sense of family and belonging within the cohort through the shared experiences that they will have.

These experiences will build bonds that will survive for years.

I am excited about what this year will bring and how our students will grow and inspire us.

Mr Adrian Ford Pastoral Care Leader: Year 9

REDEEMER RECORD | STAFF NEWS

Staff Profiles

Mrs Christina Bianchi

Mr Matt Fasso

Pastoral Care Leader: Prep-Year 2 (Early Years)

Pastoral Care Leader: Years 3-6 (Upper Primary Years)

When I graduated from high school I knew I wanted to work with kids and possibly become a teacher. I was keen to travel for a few years and make a decision about university on my return. My parents were not happy about the choice I had made and pushed me to go to university and begin my teaching degree. At the time I was really disappointed because I felt as though I was missing out on all the adventures the world had to offer, little did I know that the excitement I craved was going to be fulfilled every day in my very own classroom!

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matt Fasso and I am currently the Pastoral Care Leader for Years 3-6 and Year 6 Classroom Teacher.

This is my 7th year at Redeemer and I have loved being a part of such a nurturing, friendly and positive environment. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching and instilling a love of learning in these young children.

I believe in the holistic education of our students that encompasses their spiritual, emotional, social and academic well-being.

For me, pastoral care is the nourishment necessary for the learning journey.

I enjoy serving the students, staff and parents as a teacher and Pastoral Care Leader and look forward to seeing the students grow and develop through the years.

My home life is also very exciting now that I have my own family. I thank God each day for the three special gifts in my life – my husband and two young children.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10 Mrs Christina Bianchi Pastoral Care Leader: Prep-Year 2 (Early Years)

I have a passion for the social and emotional well-being of my students and believe that positive relationships based on trust and respect are fundamental to my role as both pastoral care leader and classroom teacher.

This passion stems from my past teaching experiences that have taken me from a small regional Queensland school of 100 students to East London, where I taught in a school reputed for its diverse range of students with complex social and emotional needs.

I dedicated my time to mentoring these students, providing the social and emotional support that they desperately needed and developed strategies to promote resilience and self-esteem.

In both cases, I relished the opportunity to have such a positive impact on the lives of the students I encountered. These experiences ultimately led me to enroll in a Masters of Education: Guidance and Counselling which I graduated from in July of 2013.

It is with this same passion and enthusiasm that I approach my role as Pastoral Care Leader for Years 3-6. I am proud to be part of such a supportive, caring school community and look forward to the opportunity to continue developing strategies to support the social and emotional well-being of Redeemer students.

Redeemer Staff Service Awards Redeemer is blessed with loyal staff who have provided Redeemer with stability and helped maintain a culture of caring and service to students, parents and each other. In 2013, Redeemer’s College Council introduced staff service awards to ensure that staff service and loyalty is appropriately acknowledged.

The following staff were acknowledged and presented with their various awards at the staff opening service on Tuesday 21 January 2014: • 10 Years’ Service: Beulah Greaves, Jodie Hauser, Michael Rowlands.

• 15 Years’ Service: Vicki Francis, Eva Littleton, Michelle Rautio, Colin Stiller, Margarete Wallis.

• 20 Years’ Service: Jillian Hunt, Petrina Waitoa.

These awards include academic staff and support staff, and acknowledge full-time employment as well as staff who continued to serve the college whether their employment status was part-time or ‘on leave’.

Mr Matt Fasso Pastoral Care Leader: Years 3-6 (Upper Primary Years)

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Farewell Pastor Paul Passion Beyond Requirement

A Farewell from our students

Throughout its history Redeemer has been blessed with many outstanding staff who have combined a passion for the Redeemer community with a specific passion for their job and sadly we farewell one such person this year, Pastor Paul Thiele.

In the beginning, in a galaxy far, far away, it came to pass that a man, a common man, a very unremarkable man, a man shunned for his ‘pingu’ fetish and unhealthy obsessions with triunes – trilogies, trinities, triangles and tricycles, a man known by many names, but we know him as… Paul.

Pastor Paul has served Redeemer for thirteen years and is one of the few remaining staff who has served under all three of Redeemer’s principals as well as witnessing the College facilities change dramatically over that time period. This long journey of commitment has allowed Pastor Paul to empathize with people through the changes, celebrate growth with the jubilant where relevant, as well as be viewed and accepted by families and staff as a special care giver of the Redeemer community with a deep understanding of the place and its families.

Pastor Paul also led with his passion for his Lord, whether it be through a devotion to the very youngest in the Junior School or a powerful sermon at a Valedictory service, always Pastor Paul preached the good news and hope of the Christian Gospel.

Students in particular will remember Pastor Paul’s ‘Pingu’ chapels were he implored students to embrace Christian values and make wise choices as they lived out their lives together. Students will also long remember his indefatigable passion for Star Wars and the many ethereal theological links that he made between ‘the Force’ and the transformational aspects of Christian faith.

Pastor Paul will be missed, but it is nice to know that he will visit from time to time in his on-going capacity as a parent.

As long as Pastor Paul walks this earth ‘the Force’ will live on.

Sad though it is, I say on behalf of Redeemer Lutheran College, thank you Pastor Paul, go in His peace.

Mr David Radke Principal

For generations of Redeemer students, Pastor Paul has been a great influence, a guiding hand and quite frankly, between 8.30am to 8.55am, a complete distraction from the outside world. But on the inside world of Redeemer’s close knit community, he and his everfaithful wife served as adopted parents to the 5,000 (not including women and children). He has fostered spiritual growth in us and has made us really think about our faith and our beliefs. I know that I’m not alone when I say that Pastor Paul will be sorely missed. Like losing a limb (via a light saber) we will not function the same without you, yet we know that you have helped build this strong community, this empire if you will, of faithful Padawans who will continue your legacy.

It is a legacy that you will leave behind: not only of Star Wars, Pingu and cricket-loving, but of faith, grace, spirituality, passion, compassion and selfless service. Words cannot adequately express how grateful we are to you for all you have done for our school and for every person in it. We can only extend to you our unending gratitude. Could everyone please stand while Pastor Paul comes to the front, and place your hands on your heart.

REPEAT AFTER ME, Meep meep meep meep meep meep.

Pingu. Pingu.

May the force be with you. And also with you.

Tom Ryan (Year 11) On behalf of the students at Redeemer Lutheran College

“All the very best Pastor Paul. Thanks for you positive input in our children’s lives.

We’ ll never see Pingu without reminiscing!”

(Carmel O)

“He is one of the people who inspired me to become a teacher” (Carmel B)

“All the best Pastor Paul, will never forget your kindness when we needed help” (Sharon)

“Thanks so much for your amazing spiritual influence in our school, God bless you on the next stage of your journey” (Serena)

“It will be very strange to return to an RLC with no Pastor Paul. All the best for your next chapter” (Tamara)

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REDEEMER RECORD | OUR SAVIOUR NEWS

Our Saviour Lutheran Church What happens on Sunday nights at Our Saviour?

Worship at Our Saviour Families who do not have a regular place of worship are very welcome to worship at Redeemer Chapel with the members of Our Saviour congregation.

Sunday Services Sunday morning services begin at 8.30am and are followed by Sunday School (Kids for Christ) from 9.25am to 11.00am. On Sunday evenings at 6.00pm there is a service which provides worship opportunities of a more informal kind often with a youth emphasis.

Sunday Night Live is held on the first and third Sunday of each month.

For Pre-Schoolers Playgroup meets Tuesday mornings in the Redeemer Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium and is open to all parents from the Redeemer community.

For many years Our Saviour has featured the Sunday Night Live (SNL) service which is a contemporary service with a focus on a live band and a message that incorporates multi-media aspects to create an engaging vibrant community worship. After the service, there is an opportunity to extend the fellowship through a shared meal.

In recent years, SNL developed a little brother called ‘Café Church’.

During the summer months, the service is held outside in the Chapel Hub. Coffee and cake is available prior to the service and after the service. The service usually features an extended period of fellowship and ‘getting to know you’ in which people gather around the tables and have a chat about the coming week. The message is delivered often through a conversation with a guest who provides a testimony.

Café Church also features guest musicians who share their faith via songs some of which they have written themselves. Café church occurs on the fourth Sunday of the month.

On the second Sunday of the month, we hold a smaller service with a message delivered by Pastor Robin or Pastor Matt. It is our habit to sit around the rear of the chapel in smaller group and contemporary music is sung with the support of a small group of musicians playing acoustic instruments. Come along to this service and you will hear the djembe and cahon played expertly and you will have a chance to ask the Pastors a question about the message as they present it. It’s very interactive. After the service, a group of (mostly) young adults gather around the tables to play board games and eat pizza. Both of these activities are enthusiastically organized by Pastor Matt who is a board game and pizza enthusiast of some renown.

Every few months there are five Sundays in a month. What happens then? In terms of fellowship, the Blokes for Christ (B4C) group provide a light meal (though the winter stew is very filling) and the service itself usually features original songs written by members of the congregation. It’s more than just an ‘original music night’ however; often we choose a particular book (for example, the Psalms or Lamentations) and we creatively explore these books through our prayers, songs and the message usually delivered by the Pastors.

The services all begin at 6.00pm at Redeemer Chapel and incudes Holy Communion.

Under 5’s singing runs on Sunday mornings in conjunction with the 8.30am service.

For Junior School The Kids for Christ program for Junior School age children runs on Sundays in conjunction with the 8.30am service.

Our Saviour also runs Redeemer’s Christian Dance program. This is where Junior School students have the opportunity to learn liturgical dance and present it in chapel as a form of worship.

Each year Our Saviour gives Bibles to the incoming Prep class and has a regular program of Bible Reading to the Preps.

For Senior School Students Our Saviour Lutheran Church also has a youth group that cater for students in the Middle Years and Senior Years. OSSY (Our Saviour Senior Youth) runs on Friday nights during each school term from 7.00pm-9.00pm at Redeemer Chapel.

For Adults Our Saviour Lutheran Church has a wide range of small groups, men’s groups, women’s groups and service groups available for adults of all ages. There is also a Christian counsellor available for those who need someone with whom to talk things through.

Inspired by Jesus For further information please contact the church office located at Doorways, 525 Underwood Road, Rochedale South on 3219 0055 or visit www.redeemer.com.au/community/oslc

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church YELP Yelp is an acronym for “Young’uns Eating, Living and Praying”. It is a young adults group emerging from the Sunday evening services such as SNL (Sunday Night Live), Cafe Church and Sunday at 6. It includes a number of graduates from Redeemer Lutheran College and is jointly coordinated by Dominic Fay (10) and Lucy Griffin (13).

Pastoral guidance is provided by Tim Kelly.

The group meets fortnightly and sometimes in a home but can also be found out and about town as the pictures here indicate.

What began as a gathering at Kangaroo Point moved into a more peripatetic venture as the group sought and soon found Mexican food. In addition to the specific meetings, the members of the group also serve as musicians, youth leaders and leaders at Christian Life Week. This is the first year of YELP and the group hopes that it will become a useful group of disciples who will grow and serve. And cook, probably, too.

Prep Student Bible Presentations On Wednesday 12 February, members from Our Saviour congregation presented Bibles to each of Redeemer’s Prep students. As a way of the College and Congregation nurturing our partnership, congregation members come into each of the Prep classrooms each week to read stories from their Bibles to the students.

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REDEEMER RECORD | REDEEMER ALUMNI

Past Parents & Friends All past parents, staff and friends of Redeemer Lutheran College are invited to attend an Annual Reunion Dinner...

Christmas inJuly To be held at The Glen Hotel (“The Elaine Room”) On Friday 25 July 2014 Commencing at 7.00pm Cost: $43.00 per person. (cash bar available)

2015 Date Claimers Class of 2005 10 Year Reunion Tentative Date: Saturday 1 Aug 2015

Class of 1995 20 Year Reunion Tentative Date: Saturday 5 Sep 2015

Class of 1985 30 Year Reunion Tentative Date: Saturday 3 Oct 2015 Stay tuned for more information!

Details will be released late in 2014.

www.redeemer.com.au/community/past-parents

The Benefits of Redeemer Alumni!

Priority Enrolment to Redeemer Lutheran College for your children!

(Contact the Enrolments Office on 07 3340 8807 for more information.)

Half Price Enrolment Application Fee for Redeemer Alumni (Save $75! - normally $150) Redeemer Record newsletter posted to you twice per year so that you can keep up to date with other past students.

(Email: record@redeemer.com.au if you wish to update your details.)

Reunions: Successful ten, twenty and thirty year reunions are held each year.

Stay in Touch Remember to update your phone, email and mailing address with us: Email: alumni@redeemer.com.au Telephone: 07 3340 8822 Post: Redeemer Alumni, Reply Paid 6090, Upper Mount Gravatt, Qld 4122 www

All of the details regarding reunions for Redeemer Lutheran College can be found online at our new website: www.redeemer.com.au/ community/alumni Find reunion news keep up to date at Redeemer’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ RedeemerLutheranCollege Follow Redeemer on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ RedeemerCollege

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2014 Reunions

Reunions

Past students and teachers are invited to attend the reunion of their graduating class from Redeemer Lutheran College.

Class of 2004

Class of 1994

Class of 1984

10 Year Reunion

20 Year Reunion

30 Year Reunion

When: Saturday 2 August 2014 Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Where: The Elaine Room, The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains.

Cost: $40pp (partners/family welcome) RSVP: with online payment by Monday 28 July 2014

When: Saturday 6 Sep 2014 Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Where: The Elaine Room, The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains Cost: $40pp (partners/family welcome) RSVP: with online payment by Monday 1 Sep 2014

When: Saturday 4 Oct 2014 Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Where: The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains Cost: $40pp (partners/family welcome) RSVP: with online payment by Monday 29 Sep 2014

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For further information or if you would like to assist with your reunion please contact: Email alumni@redeemer.com.au Phone 07 3340 8822

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Alumni News Drew Cambridge (07)

Deb Mostert (85)

Drew Cambridge (07) is going from strength to strength as a Navy pilot. He and another Navy pilot were selected to go to Australia’s version of “Top Gun” pilot school and is currently undergoing some really serious training. It’s apparently like Survivor and a pilot get eliminated each week, leaving the best-of-the-best. Drew still has his job as a Seahawk pilot but if not eliminated, he can be a Top Gun.

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In other news, Deb was invited to attend the State Reception in the presence of their royal highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Needless to say Deb was rather puzzled to be invited but accepted with growing excitement and plans to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

For further information about Deb’s work, visit: www.debmostertartist.com.au

Tom Sealy (07) It’s been a very busy time in the studio for artist, Deb Mostert (85) as she is currently working towards the next solo exhibition at Tweed Regional Art Gallery in August.

“Objects and Ornithology” opens on 8 August 2014 and runs until 10 October 2014.

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If Tom Sealy (07) is anything to go by, the future of Surf Life Saving Queensland is in very good hands. A nipper from eight years of age, the quiet yet determined Gold Coast clubbie who has spent 16 years training and volunteering to save lives, was named the State’s ‘Young Lifesaver of the Year’.

Deb was also pre-selected for the Milburn Art Awards held at the Brisbane Institute of Art in May with work of her daughter Meg.

A month ago Deb had the wonderful opportunity to have musician Stu Larsen come to the studio for a few days and sit for her.

Stu travels the world playing his music and had just come back to Australia briefly after several years touring with Passenger. The work Deb made from their time together in the studio has been selected for the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize held in the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville. 9 May – 13 July 2014. Another painting Deb did of Stu last year has also accepted into the Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards.

Rachael Stelzer (92) Rachael Stelzer (Pukallus 92) has returned to Redeemer as the College’s Interim Lay Chaplain. Rachael is now Redeemer’s second generation ‘Pukallus’ Chaplain, with her father, Pastor Puk serving as the college’s chaplain for 16 years from 1988-2003.

Ben Cole (02) Congratulations to Ben Cole (02) who recently passed his flying test for ATPL (Air Transport Pilots Licence) - the highest level pilots licence you can get.

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“I had a light bulb moment last year when I realised being a lifesaver is more than earning medals and having the honour of wearing the red and yellow cap. It has taught me leadership, resilience and the importance of community. It’s training for the real world and I want other young people to have that experience!”

Tom holds a number of positions within his surf club and at state level, with his involvement focussing particularly on the involvement of young people within Surf Life Saving. He hopes to soon be elected on the Surf Life Saving Queensland Board of Directors and sees this as an opportunity to positively impact the strategic direction of the organisation.

After graduating with a Master of Architecture in 2012, Tom is now working towards registering as an architect with the goal of one day collaborating with his three brothers in the areas of construction and property development.

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Tom Sealy (07), (The Gold Coast Bulletin, 2014) Stu Larsen and Deb Mostert (85) Stu Larsen - Vagabond. 2014 oil on plywood 35 x 43 cm Facing Myself 2012 charcoal on paper Meg. 2012 egg tempera emulsion on canvas 25 x 25 cm

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Alumni News

Births

Mick de Brenni (94)

Glen Simpfendorfer (87)

Joshua Keith (03)

Zdenka and Glen Simpfendorfer (87) welcomed their second daughter, Lilly Maia on 19 June 2014. A sister to Jessica.

Leigh Bigg (Richardson 97)

Cherie and Joshua Keith (03) welcomed their first born child, Milah Faye Keith on 4 December 2013, weighing 6lb3 or 2.8kgs.

Mick de Brenni (94) graduated from Redeemer in 1994 and since then has pursued a calling in social justice advocacy for working people, whilst completing a commerce degree through Griffith University. Mick has continued to live in the local community and is now raising his family here. Mick married Kristie Walsh (Loretto) in 2004 and they’ve had two beautiful children, Scarlette (4) and Charlie (1).

Mick’s career has seen him work with others from across the local economy to secure fair wages and safe workplaces. Through his various roles, he’s worked with some of the most vulnerable in our community.

Experiences include running pioneering social justice campaigns with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union and later with health, education and emergency services workers, where he became Queensland Assistant Secretary of the United Voice Union – one of Australia’s largest and most influential unions. Mick now leads campaigns with the Queensland Union movement as the campaign director for the Queensland Council of Unions.

For Mick it’s all been about taking what he learnt at Redeemer and applying that at the community level to help people stand up for fairness and justice in our community.

Soon Mick plans to embark on a new journey where he will seek to become a representative in Queensland Parliament.

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Leigh (Richardson 97) and Andrew Bigg welcomed their first born, Jonathan George Bigg on 22 October 2012. Leigh and Andrew both work for BHP Billiton and transferred to Perth from London in 2012.

Josh works in the family businesses “Rocky Point Mulching” and “Green Fingers Potting Mix” together with sisters, Teagen Keith (05), Brieanna Keith, and cousins, Matthew Keith (93), Christopher Keith (95), and Micaela Ferguson (02).

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Engagements Shelby Fraser (09)

Moritz Klussmann (03) and Lydia Benton welcomed Leonhard Janosch Benton on 20 December 2013, weighing 3450 grams and 51cm. Lydia and Moritz write from Bratislava, Slovakia, where they are currently enjoying a two-month driving holiday through Eastern Europe.

After his exchange year at Redeemer, Moritz returned to Berlin. He is now CEO of his company Customer Alliance, which he founded with two friends in 2009.

His company, which employs 50 people, has plans to grow to 70 by the end of the year. It is the German market leader in hotel reputation management and online marketing, with the vision of soon becoming the European market leader.

For the past two years, Shelby Fraser (09) and Ryan Turner have been together travelling, living and learning like many young people do. They finally got engaged on Shelby’s 21st birthday and since then have started planning a wedding and also finally started to build their dream home at Jimboomba. With Shelby being a travel agent and Ryan a retail manager, they both have their feet firmly on the ground for a while more to come.

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Weddings Byron Davey (00)

Danni Kowald (Stumer 03)

Tara Stevens (Brown 07)

Byron Davey (00) married Dr Jodie Hyde on 7 September 2013, at La Trobe Chapel Paddington, with the Reception at Royal on the Park. Those in the Bridal party were: Best man and the officiating Pastor, Tim Spilsbury (00), Tom Tyack (00), Ben Smith (00), Tim Bosgra (86), Adam Keene, Lisa Davey (02), Emma Duncan, Bec White, Isabela Frydenlund and Nicole Lewis who travelled from New York for the wedding.

On 28 September 2013, Danni Stumer (03) and Donovan Bull were married by Pastor Pukallus in the Douglas Chapel at Ballon Outdoor Education Centre. Danni and Donovan continue to live at Ballon where Danni is a long standing staff member.

The wedding party included past student Ebony Stiller (04) and past Redeemer Sports Assistant, Catherine Kowald.

Tarra Stevens (Brown 07) married Grant Stevens on 10 April 2014 in a glass chapel overlooking the Indian Ocean at Grand Nikko Resort Bali together with 60 family and friends. Tarra wore her mother’s veil and grandmother’s lace horseshoe. Tara is currently a Year 1 teacher at Manly West State School and Grant is a carpenter.

Byron’s father, Fred Davey was the first Physical Education teacher at Redeemer and taught both Tim Bosgra at Redeemer and David Radke, the present Principal, while he was teaching at St Peters Lutheran College. Byron’s mother, Sharon Davey, is still on the Redeemer Staff in the Art Department after 24 years. Byron and Jodie met while working at Tyack Health owned by a past Redeemer family. Jodie now works as a Doctor with Logan Hospital and Byron is in the Queensland Police Service.

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Kathleen Whittingham (Davey 97) Rachael Oon (05) married Matthew Breen on 22 September 2013 in the gardens of Matt’s parent’s place (in Stretton). Pictured in the photo are ring bearers on their wedding day, Billie (white) and Layla (black).

Rachel is currently working at Stretton State College as an English and Dance teacher and Matt as an English teacher at Acacia Ridge State School.

Kathleen Davey (97) married David Whittingham on 31 August 2013 near Mt Warning NSW, where there were also three past Redeemer guests.

Carmel Barnes (Wendt 10)

My name is Carmel Barnes (Wendt 10) and I am now married! We had three separate weddings - one in the Redeemer Prayer Chapel on 13 July 2013 (we wore jeans and only had family, the bridal party, and Pastor Paul of course!); one in Jason’s home town, Auckland at Matatua Marae for a Maori ceremony on 18 July 2013 with his extended family and a few of mine who flew over to join the celebrations.

(I got to wear a white dress and Jason wore a suit with a hieke made by his mother); and last but not least, a huge celebration with everyone who could make it on 14 December 2013 in Redeemer Chapel.

Jason wore his suit again (minus the hieke – it is still in NZ) and my Nanny made my dress. We shared this day on the wedding anniversary of Tyson and Rachael Stelzer (Pukallus 92).

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Alumni Class of 1984 – 30 Year Reunion, 7.00pm (The Glen Hotel)

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Labour Day Public Holiday

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Term 4 Commences

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Redeemer Concert Series #8 - Music Extension Recital, 7.00pm (Kleinschmidt Centre)

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Senior Formal – Sirromet Winery, 5.00pm-11.20pm

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Student Free Day

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96.5FM and Channel 7 School Excursion, 6.00am (Fred Davey Oval)

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Twilight Tour of the College, 5.00pm-6.00pm

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Springboard Exhibition 2014, 6.00pm-8.00pm (Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium)

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Redeemer Fair 2014, 1.00pm -7.00pm

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Redeemer Concert Series #9 - Senior School Finale Concert, 7.00pm (KC)

Friday

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College Tour of the Junior School (Prep-Year 6), 9.30am-11.00am

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Redeemer Concert Series #10 - Junior School and Middle Years Finale Concert at 6.00pm (MPC)

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G20 Summit Public Holiday (Brisbane Area)

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Parents and Friends Meeting, 7.00pm-9.00pm

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Valedictory Service, 7.30pm (Redeemer Chapel)

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2014 Junior School Closing Service, 8.45am (Redeemer Chapel)

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Christmas Eve Service at Redeemer Chapel, 7.00pm

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Christmas Day Service at Redeemer Chapel, 8.30am

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Alumni Class of 1994 – 20 Year Reunion, 7.00pm (The Glen Hotel) DEC

Redeemer Concert Series #7, “Celebrate” Art & Music”, 6.15pm and 7.30pm (KC)

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