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Principal’s Report While the performing arts at Redeemer have numerous opportunities to shine in their individual disciplines, the biennial musical continues to capture the enthusiasm of the whole Redeemer community, and this year’s performance of Bugsy Malone was no different, performing to capacity audiences. As usual, the standard of the production overall and that of the major performers was excellent and gained the widespread appreciation that was deserved. In contrast to recent years the age of participants was considerably younger on average than has been the norm, yet the standard was in keeping with what the Redeemer community has come to expect; a truly excellent achievement by both students and staff.
From the Principal’s desk, 2011 has been one of those years that has taken more of its own course, in contrast to conforming with carefully planned outcomes; and for the most part the outcome overall has been most pleasing indeed, with much to be thankful for. Redeemer has witnessed many spectacular achievements in 2011, some of which I will refer to later, and a settled Staff Executive has provided excellent and clear leadership to students, staff and parents of the College. As referred to variously throughout publications and at P & F meetings this year, 2011 has seen Redeemer Lutheran College Council commence reviewing its strategic plan, part of a normal five year cycle. As the updated strategic plan is finalised, there will be nothing normal about the next five years of education in Queensland, with Australian Curriculum now well on its way to implementation, and Year 7 moving into the secondary years. It is therefore essential that Redeemer plans carefully to ensure that it continues to provide relevant and dynamic P-12 education through the next decade. Inclusive of the redevelopment in the years ahead is a firm commitment to maintaining three subschools as the most effective structure to best serve our students; although it is important to note that sub-school groupings and both specific academic and pastoral care programs within each sub-school may undergo significant changes over the next several years. Academically Redeemer commenced 2011 with the celebration of 2010 OP 1 results, which again were very strong with seven OP 1s, from an OP cohort of 133. Redeemer’s 2010 graduates also attained 86 VET qualifications with a number of students gaining multiple qualifications. The very high quality of these achievements is seen each year in both the tertiary academic courses secured by Redeemer students through their QTAC applications and also the Springboard showcase products as well as the securing of traineeships and apprenticeships for our Vocational graduates. In looking to the future Redeemer commenced a phased implementation of Australian Curriculum this year with Maths and English programming developed for years P-9. Next year will see Australian Curriculum implementation expand to include P-10 Science and trials of History units in a number of year levels.
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The music department (curricular and co-curricular) again impressed the Redeemer and wider community. Music performance across the College has achieved quite exceptional standards this year, best noted by the Redlands Eisteddfod results in which each instrumental ensemble achieved first place, with all choral entries finishing above third place. This is a tremendous outcome and speaks for itself. The Drama Department performances across the year also produced excellent results. While I personally enjoyed the few performances that I could attend, it was the comments of admiring surprise that were made to me by parents, or which I overheard about their own student’s performance, that I found particularly encouraging, for it is in engaging students and drawing out of them unexpected achievements that sees sincere and deep learning occur. The visual arts were not outdone in the presentation of outstanding work this year. Visual Art students were acclaimed throughout the year starting with the Year 12 exhibition and continuing with achievements in art showings outside of the college. Arys Wu’s Silkcut Lino Print resulted in her being a Silkcut national finalist, with her work displayed in Melbourne in September. Alana Bosgra, Year 12, 2011 also had an impressive year, having her work achieve a highly commended classification in the State Creative Generation Awards for Visual Art. With the arrival of Springboard in the calendar, Redeemer automatically knows that the Fair is only several sleeps hence, and an atmosphere of expectation is the result. This year’s Springboard was larger than ever and the showcasing of Design Technology, Fashion, Art, Hospitality and Music at Springboard is very special and quite unique. The extent to which Springboard has become a special event in the life of the College is evident in the attendance, not only of students and parents, but also former scholars, Grandparents and friends of Redeemer. Twenty Eleven has also been a memorable year for Pastoral Care activities. The decision by Redeemer Lutheran College Council to engage another Outdoor Education provider, thus moving our Year 9 Program from Ballon to Tuchekoi, was not a decision made without careful consideration of the needs of Redeemer Lutheran College. The outcome of this decision has resulted in a re-invigorated program that has this year produced many outstanding examples of transformational personal growth for our Year 9 students. It is only natural therefore that College Executive began to consider other Pastoral Care needs of the College. The challenge presented by the outcomes of Tuchekoi is to continue to provide more relevant opportunities for student
leadership development and personal growth across the College. Next year will see new initiatives in each of the sub-schools with this very aim. For the past two years, Redeemer has struggled to meet its commitments to TAS Blue Division sports, consequently in 2012 we move to Red Division. While many people hold the need to win in sport as precious, Redeemer seeks from its sporting endeavours an attitude of excellence as its central goal. The attitude of excellence that the Redeemer community needs to return to, is the attitude of giving one’s best, firstly in terms of participation and secondly in terms of aiming higher with skill development in both the individual and team context. Next year will see renewed and heightened efforts to engage student, parent and staff commitment to sport. Collectively achieving an attitude of excellence to this aspect of Redeemer’s school life is very achievable, and in time, an attitude of excellence will result in ‘excellence of outcome’ more often than not. The 2010 – 2011 Christmas break saw the redevelopments for Prep and Year 8 which have been significant blessings this year, as too has the ever increasing patronage by all three sub-schools of the Multi-Purpose Centre. The College Council remains committed to continuing construction of permanent facilities at the Junior School at the earliest opportunity, and as reported recently in other publications the commencement of construction of JG Block (six classrooms, amenities and playground) is expected over the Christmas break, as too the delivery of a new purpose built Junior School Administration facility. The holiday break will also see two modular classrooms provided for a Year 6 and Year 7 class to be located adjacent to the Kleinschmidt Centre, as well as a classroom space for ‘Front of House’ purposes for Hospitality. The Senior Science Block will also undergo a minor facelift in order to provide a better learning environment, as well as an improved working environment for staff. Over many years Redeemer has been blessed with an excellent relationship with Our Saviour Lutheran Church, and this has continued this year. Our Saviour’s decision to better cater to their own community needs by improving (at their cost) the kitchen, amenities and external under-cover facilities of the Chapel has likewise resulted in significant benefits for Redeemer. Students and parents and staff have gained significantly from utilising the large, welcoming covered area and the kitchen. Next year these benefits will be extended to the Senior School students when they gain access to the Chapel toilets for daily use. On behalf of the College I sincerely thank Our Saviour Lutheran Church for their investment in this facility and in their commitment to their relationship with Redeemer Lutheran College. Twenty Eleven has been a watershed year for the P & F, for it marks both an outstanding year in terms of achievements, and a significant break with the past. The P & F gave generously to the ‘fitting out’ of the Multi-Purpose Centre as well as funding air-conditioning projects in both the Junior and Middle schools with the result that all standard classrooms from P-8 are now air-conditioned. The Redeemer Fair was again a tremendous success with turnover exceeding $70,000 for the first time. Sadly for the P & F, changes to the Work Place Health and Safety
legislation means that the Uniform Shop and Tuckshop will pass to the management of the College in 2012. The College Council has taken steps to ensure that the P & F’s employees are directly re-employed by the College and that for the long term the P & F Executive will have direct input into the expenditure of profits from these two business enterprises. It is therefore hoped that parents, staff and students notice little change, if any in the provision of food and uniform services. I sincerely thank the P & F for their very hard work this year and their willingness to work with the College Council through these changes. Twenty Eleven has continued to see the College grow, as it has been doing for the past five years. This trend will continue in the years ahead, providing Redeemer with a sound future that will not only involve growing in numbers, but also growth in programs and ever improving quality. This success is directly attributable to an excellent College Council and highly skilled, committed and caring staff. I thank the Junior School teachers for their professionalism in serving the families of the College. The teachers in the Middle and Senior Schools are also to be thanked for their excellent work, witnessed most obviously through student outcomes, but also too through their genuine care and support of students. Looking across the College I see overwhelming evidence of hard working, committed and loyal staff in the non-teachings area as well. The beautiful grounds of the College continue to impress community members and visitors alike and are evidence of a dedicated and creative grounds and maintenance staff. The cleanliness of our facilities equally reflects a cleaning crew who are professional and proud of what they do. Elsewhere the academic support staff of the College directly serve the needs of parents and visitors through the various receptions or in their roles of assisting teachers. In all cases the compliments that flow from the community to the College about the work of our staff are always appreciated. The close of the year sadly involves saying farewell to some much loved Redeemer staff members. We will certainly miss Nikki Bouris (Junior School Teacher Assistant), Luke Lester (Maths/ITS), Robert Pattearson (Curriculum Leader Maths 1012), Daniel Weller (Maths/PE) and David Wilkinson (Work Experience Coordinator). We also farewell the following staff who completed contracts during this last semester: Joan Chia, Ian Luxford, Natalie Parks (Senior School), and Sharon Terris (Student Counsellor). We wish all departing staff the very best for the future. The College Council’s membership is also well supported by parents, and all are volunteers. At the governance level of the College it has been a challenging year at times and I thank College Council for their dedication, guidance and support of the Staff Executive and of me personally. This year has indeed been another year of blessings for Redeemer. I congratulate and thank all students and staff for their efforts and achievements throughout the year and for extending care and grace to each other, for in serving others we serve God. Thank you. Mr David Radke Principal
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College Council Report Another year is rapidly drawing to a close and I am taking time to reflect on the year for College Council. A simple description is that the College Council has seen a lot of change this year. Change in that, all the approvals are in place and now we can move to building the next permanent stage of the Junior School – a six classroom building. Change in that, over the summer holidays a new building will be placed at the front of the Junior School. This will become the Junior School administration centre and will be bigger than the current building. Change in that, the Junior School sandpit and associated playground area has been completed. Change in that, over the summer holidays two new demountable classrooms will be located near the Kleinschmidt Centre, one to accommodate an additional Year 7 class and the other the third Year 6 class. Change in that, the Outdoor Education program is now provided at Camp Tuchekoi. From all the comments I have heard, the program and venue has received positive reports. Change in that, Redeemer Fair was bigger this year. The Parents and Friends Association, again, put on a wonderful event which helps give a connection to the community around us. Change in that, a new cohort of students started at the beginning of this year. This in itself, I am sure, brought about changes for these students. Change in that, our Year 12 students once again leave the college this year. As part of this process, I had the pleasure of attending the recent Valedictory Service for the 2011 Year 12s. On that night, all of the speakers spoke of the changes that had happened to them as the students progressed through the college. All acknowledged that while some experiences had not been positive events in themselves, they believed that
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together they had brought about many positive changes in their lives. One thing that strikes me at these services is the camaraderie that is clearly evident between all the students. My hope and prayer is that they will be able to draw on this camaraderie as the future unfolds. We have all heard it before, that there will always be change. However, sitting down and reviewing what has happened in the past year helps to bring into focus the changes that have happened. While this year, the past few years and the next few years will see many physical changes at the college, there will be other changes as well. At the moment, we can see that the Australian Curriculum is being developed and that “Year 7 into High School” will be happening. Technology is also changing and this can change what is the best way to deliver the subject matter to the students and certainly opens up new possibilities for learning. In amongst all this change are the college staff who are at the ‘coal face’. I admire their tenacity to adapt (change) to the requirements of the individual students. From what I can see, they have earned the students’ respect and help the students to adapt to the changes that are occurring in their lives. I want to thank the college staff for being so student focused. I also want to thank the members of College Council, the College Executive and the college staff for helping the college to chart the course which helps to bring about some of these changes and which supports each other as we adapt to other changes that are thrust upon us. As all of this change takes place, I draw comfort because the college is built on the firm foundation of God’s Word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “Our Hope is in Christ” Mr Ross Warbrooke Chairman
Parents and Friends Association As we look back over the year and reflect on what the P & F Association has achieved in 2011, one recalls the faces of many parents and the many friendships that have grown as we work together building the community of Redeemer. History may judge this year as a ‘watershed’ year in the life of the association. This was the year that we decided to hand over the P & F businesses to the college. This was the year when a small group of parents organised the biggest and best Redeemer Fair yet! It was also the year of many smaller achievements which cumulate into the rounding off of an era for the association and lays the ground work for the birthing of a Parents and Friends Association that will be relevant and purposeful in the life of the college in the years to come. Establishing and running the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop has been an outstanding achievement for the P & F Association. It firstly represents the recognition of a need to provide these services and then the capacity and will of volunteers to operate them. Both these businesses have grown to a point where they have outgrown the previous operating model and the changes in legislation have made this move both necessary and prudent. The P & F Association will continue to have input into the distribution of the profits, thanks to the generous recognition of the College Council of the part we have played in creating these businesses. We can have tremendous pride in what we and past parents have achieved as we hand over to the college two well established businesses staffed by exceptional people whose heart is to service our community. A short summary of some of our main contributions to the college are these. We continue to purchase the bibles for the year 12 students and make a sizable donation to the printing and postage of Redeemer Record, an important marketing tool for our college. Supporters groups continue to grow with Music, Rugby and Redeemer Mums being the most active, and this year saw the addition of the Netball group. We have given $100,000 for air conditioning and refurbishment of the Junior and Middle Schools, bought a piano for the Multi-Purpose Centre and helped to fit out the new building with funds of approximately $100,000. Many smaller, yet equally valuable donations for things like trolleys, books, track lighting and a fridge. Where possible and when there is a need, we have tried to respond to that need with the financial support required.
The Redeemer Fair and Springboard have become showcase events in the life of the college. Our Fair Convenor, Natalie Pashen and her team have grown the fair into a truly anticipated event not only within our college but also in the wider community. People see our families helping each other, enjoying each other as they mooch around the various stalls and rides. People see the showcase of our talented arts and technology students and recognise the work they and their teachers have put into this fantastic yearly presentation. People see our music department present group after group of disciplined, well trained musicians sing and play music of the highest standard. People see our beautiful grounds and college shown off to great effect. People see the partnerships that exist in our college community. The Junior School not only contributes to the array of stalls on offer, each class presents a polished performance to the delight of their parents, family and friends. These performances display the effort our teachers are willing to make for the students to be part of the fair. Students and teachers from Middle and Senior Schools organise and man stalls all day. This demonstrates the strong sense of community within our college. People also see Our Saviours congregation being an integral part of the whole picture that is Redeemer. The Fair is much more then a fund raising event. It is truly a community event and again, one that the P & F Association can be very proud. While it is with some disappointment that we could not effect a new constitution this year to take the association forward into this new era, given the commitment of parents and college administration, we can be sure that the association will continue to be the hub around which supporters groups exist, projects are achieved and events take shape. Next year we may look a little different and have a lot less to worry about, while we allow the process of reinventing our association to evolve. We can be sure that the Redeemer P & F Association will always be at the centre of our Redeemer community. Mrs Caroline Ryan President
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2011 Awards 2011 Valedictory Awards
2011 Awards (presented throughout the year)
Student
Award
Student
Award
Jono Wilkinson
The Anne Schmidt Perpetual Award for Meritorious Effort in Accounting
Jacquelyn Bruyeres
The Hickey Trophy for Girls’ Athletics
Rachel Kennedy
The Parents & Friends Award for Excellence in Ancient History
Kelsey Britton
The Judy Kuo Award for Biological Science
Michael Devitt Zachary Dunfee-Scott Peter Nicholls
Raymond Chiu
The Dr Myra Seeto Award for Business and Commerce
Emily Charles
The Kanowski Trophy for Girls’ Basketball
Jessica Collins
The Peter Wu Award for Chemistry
Matthew Lawson
Jessica Collins
The Glover Award for Excellence in Christian Studies
The BG “Sno” Lindsay Memorial Trophy for Cricket
Hannah Martin
Rikky So
Excellence and Service in Drama Award
The Nicky Bricknell Award for Drama Performance
Rainbow Lai
The Sean Frieberg Memorial Prize for Economics
Tyler Baker
The Anderson Trophy for Best and Fairest – Open A Soccer
Kelsey Britton
The Noël Chan Award for English
Kelsey Britton
The Ted Balfe Memorial Prize for English Extension
Madison Blom Brittany Lally
The Logan Trophy for Service to Hockey
Adam Leitch
Nicole Kelaidis
Award for Excellence in Film and Television
The Sandra Piggott Award for Library Service
Daniel Grant
The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in Geography
Emily Charles
The Redeemer Trophy for Netball
Jordan Roberts
The Rowley Trophy for Rugby – First XV Best and Fairest
Dominic Bilton-Philp
The Paice Trophy for Boys’ Swimming
The Farlow Trophy for Boys’ Basketball
Jessica Collins
The Parups Waring Architects Award for Graphics
Brittany Dever
The Home Economics Award
Jono Wilkinson
Award for Excellence and Service in Hospitality Practices
Savina Simatovic
The Donna Zernike Trophy for Girls’ Swimming
Adam Chalmers
The Information Processing and Technology Award
Hannah Baumann
The Girls’ Tennis Award
Jacquelyn Bruyeres
Jessica Collins
Award for Excellence in Languages – German
The Harris Perpetual Shield for Girls’ Touch
Raymond Chiu
Award for Excellence in Languages – Japanese
Timothy Roiko
Kelsey Britton
The Award for Legal Studies
The Mark Garton Trophy for Boys’ Volleyball
Zachary Schofield
The Manufacturing Technology Encouragement Award
Emily Charles
The Tanya Reedman Shield for Girls’ Volleyball
Kent Ko
The Jerry Krauel Award for Meritorious Effort in Mathematics
Kelsey Britton
The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in Modern History
Rebecca Jeffries
Excellence in Senior Music Award
Rebecca Jeffries
The Judy Kuo Award for Music Extension
Michael Devitt
The Award for Excellence in Physical Education
Adam Chalmers
The H & K Chan Award for Physics
Samantha Chong
The Dr Nicole Seeto Award for Science
Vivien Lee
The Technology Studies Award
Alana Bosgra & Madeleine Nicol
The Visual Art Award
Adam Leitch
The Simpfendorfer Memorial Award for Vocational Education
Emmeline Wu
The University of Queensland Award
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2011 Awards 2011 Closing Service - Academic Awards
2011 Closing Service - Service Awards
Age
Award
Student
Award
Student
Year 6
Proxime Accessit
Daphne Han
Year 4
Mineka Vedamuttu
Dux
Eesha Bajra
Year 5
Mikaela Logan
Proxime Accessit
Marissa Jong
Year 6
James Wissler
Dux
Travis Dunkley
Year 7
Morgan Vardy
Proxime Accessit
Jessica Bertschy
Year 8
Year 7
Year 8
Jessica Bertschy Thomas Ryan
Maddie Howe
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
James Cooper
Christanny Schmidt
Proxime Accessit
Maryse Warbrooke
Benjamin Kleinschmidt
Dux
Benjamin Kleinschmidt
Sean Power
Proxime Accessit
Emma Healy
Dux
Eliza Coop
Proxime Accessit
Charlotte Kiemann Kelly Ko
Year 12
Year 9
Dux
Dux
Rachel Long Yan Cheng
Proxime Accessit
Kelsey Britton
The Lumsden Trophy for Dux of the School
Jessica Collins
Year 10
Luke Borgert Lucy Griffin Kate Lawson
Year 11
Sydney Cock Kristy Anna Hampel Charlotte Kiemann Savina Simatovic
Leadership Award – College Captains
Jessica Collins Cameron Walker
The Caltex Best All Rounder Award
Hannah Baumann
The Ron Masterton Trophy for Music
Calvin Leung
The Principal’s Awards
Jacquelyn Bruyeres Daniel Grant
School Service Awards
Meera Chandra Rachel Kennedy Huldah Kwong
Year 12 Dux of the School, Jessica Collins
McKenzie Trophy for Loyalty, Service and Leadership
Jessica Collins
The Foundation Trophy
Jono Wilkinson
2011 Closing Service - Staff Service Awards Award
Staff Member
Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) 10 Year Service Award
Zoe Hutton (Support Staff) Jodie Dart, Aaron Hardke, Janelle Hughes, Susan Lee, Geoffrey Logan, Julie Logan, Jane Thiele, Paul Thiele, Daniel Weller, Kate Wilkinson (Academic Staff)
Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) 20 Year Service Award
Judy Newby (Support Staff) Ruth Evans, Kathy Stock (Academic Staff)
Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) 30 Year Service Award
Carol Appleton (Support Staff)
Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) Service Award
Paul Constantine (25 ½ years on retirement) Karen Rowlands (in memoriam) - (21 years) which was accepted by Michael Rowlands
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Redeemer Mums The school year began with a “Tea and Tissues” morning tea for new and existing Junior School parents. Approximately 80 people attended and happily there were more smiles than tears. Our next event was a fundraising morning tea for those affected by the January floods. We thank everyone, for so generously supporting this appeal – especially as so many had already donated heavily during the holidays. $1,200 was raised, with 100% of the proceeds being directly distributed to the Lockyer Valley, through Lutheran Education Queensland. Thank you to Julian Schubert (Community Relations Officer) for assisting us so much with co-ordinating this appeal, and helping us raise this money for such a worthy cause. It was heartening to see so many staff members support this cause through their encouraging words, donations, and purchase of morning teas. We have deduced from the plates purchased that Redeemer staff are definitely a bunch of “sweet tooths”.
fine eateries along “Gallery Walk”. Fortunately no one strayed and we were able to return 26 mothers safely back to their families. On Friday 18 November, Redeemer Mums hosted an end of year dinner at “Chin Chin” Chinese restaurant in Springwood. Theresa, and her husband (Redeemer parents), went out of their way to ensure everyone had a wonderful evening – and they did! It is so uplifting to hear the positive affirmations about Redeemer, and feel the buzz of all the “happy energy” in the room. The next day we hosted a welcome morning tea for approximately 140 new Prep parents. People had an opportunity to meet and talk to other Prep parents, and begin friendships that may last the 13 year journey and beyond. God Bless, and keep safe and well during the festive season and always. Kindest Regards
In June, 26 ladies embarked on an adventure to Tamborine Mountain. A sumptuous morning tea was had at the “Fox and Hound”; an old English pub nestled amongst the foot hills of the mountain. It was then on to browse the many shops, galleries and
Mrs Dee Norris, Mrs Sandra Treeby and Mrs Simone Goldsbrough Coordinators
Mt Tamborine Bus Trip
End of Year Dinner
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Music Supporters
Rugby Supporters
2011 has been a busy year, full of many musical events and successes. This year our group increased in size with a couple of new members, all of whom were warmly welcomed.
A great big thank you to all the parents, teachers and students who all worked together this year to make sure that Redeemer Rugby had another great year. Our Saturday morning barbecues were once again very successful in helping to raise much needed funds to assist in the purchase of Rugby equipment. Redeemer Rugby this year also hosted two very successful fundraising barbecues at the Underwood Bunnings store – another very big thankyou to all the parents and teachers involved.
We met regularly with the Music department staff to decide on the directions that needed to be taken. These dedicated staff are inspiring to our children and their leadership is appreciated, as is their hard work. Our year started with a concert and finished with a musical feast. In between were many events. In Semester 1, the college musical “Bugsy Malone” required us to provide afternoon tea for the students and staff on a weekly basis. This was an amazing experience for those of us who had not experienced this well oiled machine before. The musical is such a wonderful opportunity for the students! Semester 2 included a number of evenings showcasing different musical ages and groups. To see the growth in musical talent from the beginners to those in the music extension program is an amazing thing and something we are surely blessed to experience. Once again, we baked ourselves silly prior to the Redeemer Fair in readiness for “The Biscuit Barrel”. On behalf of the Music Supporters Group, I would like to thank Karen and Andrew Walker for the use of their facilities, organisation and personal time in preparation for this evening of baking. Without their guidance and support, we would not have been as successful in our fundraising event. Redeemer’s Music Supporters Group has continued to support the Music department with the purchase of plaques for the honour boards that were purchased by the 2009 Music Supporters Group. We also purchased a Baritone Saxophone which was greatly needed for the band program. These types of purchases would not be possible without the support of all the families and friends of the Music students. The small entrance fee charged for musical events goes back into supporting the Music program in the college.
We congratulate Jordan Roberts from the Rugby First XV team who was selected in the Queensland Under 17 team (not school boys.) – Well done Jordan! This year the Rugby coaches / teachers/ Rugby committee have been working on building the involvement and skills of the younger year levels of Rugby, getting them ready for the future years. I think we will all see the benefit of this continuing hard work in the many years to follow. The college is also working on future Rugby tours for the boys, more news on this will follow in 2012! This year saw the change/storage sheds at Stolz Sportsfields receive a massive clean-up, repair and paint work – congratulations and thank you to all involved. More of the Rugby Supporters shirts/jerseys were purchased by parents new to our game. If you have missed out on one of these – please contact anyone from Rugby Supporters next year. Seeing all the parents at the games in Redeemer Rugby Supporters shirts really adds to the presentation and atmosphere for the boys on the paddock. On a personal note, I would like to thank all the parents and teachers that worked with me this year – I could not have done it without you. You have all made this year a thoroughly enjoyable one and I will miss the friendships very much. All the best to everyone involved in the future of Redeemer Rugby. Mr Ray Perry President
I would like to invite interested parents (especially those with students in the Junior and Middle School) who would like to support their child’s musical development, to join our group in 2012. What better way to show your child how much you value their education and how important it is to participate in college life, than to volunteer and support them in their growth. We thank the students and their families for their commitment to the program and pray that it will continue to grow and succeed in the future. Mrs Lesley Boshammer Secretary
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Redeemer Veterans This presidential term began with the AGM/Ordinary meeting which was held in the P & F meeting room on Sunday afternoon, 17 April 2011. The new executive of the group until April 2012 is as follows: Margaret Fletcher (Treasurer), Pat Skytte (Secretary) and Noela Kleinschmidt (President). Members enjoyed a City Cat river outing on Sunday 28 August, journeying up the river from Bulimba terminal, stopping for a two-hour luncheon and walk around South Bank, then reboarding the city cat for its journey to the University of Queensland, then back to the Bulimba terminal for a quick coffee and cake (paid for out of funds) in Oxford Street. July saw the mailing of over 80 letters to the parents of the 2010 school leavers welcoming and informing them about how they may wish to keep in touch with the college as past parents and future grandparents or as past staff and college councillors. To date there has been little response. Some of our members also turned up at Redeemer Fair on Saturday 22 October to work as volunteers during the afternoon, either as members of the Our Saviour Lutheran congregation who ran two coffee and food stalls or as grandparents brought in to help.
meals (each person chose one and so a variety of meals was shared at each table). This was followed by a short ordinary meeting. Deputy Principal, Rosilyn Frieberg, was our guest and she responded with a very interesting and fairly comprehensive report about college affairs. It was decided at this meeting to try organising our annual reunion in the form of a cocktail evening to be held on Friday 2 March 2012 in the Multi-Purpose Centre at the college and to be catered for by Our Saviour Hub Appeal committee as one of their 2012 fundraisers. Noela attended the College Council end of year dinner on 10 November as the representative of this group. Monthly coffee evenings at the Coffee Club, Springwood continue to be well attended. Finally, we try to be good ambassadors for the college. It is true that our members have all worked hard for the college over the years, and we have lots of laughs and memories because we have so much in common as life-long friends and supporters of the college. Mrs Noela Kleinschmidt President
Our end of year function was held on Sunday 13 November at the Rasa Malaysia Chinese Restaurant, Logan Road, Underwood. Thirty eight members enjoyed the subsidised banquet style
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Redeemer Veterans 01 Gay Small and Rosilyn Frieberg (Deputy Principal) 02 Lis Stelzer, Pay Skytte and Pastor Robin Stelzer (Our Saviour Lutheran Church) 03 Don Gowanlock, Sandra and Bruce Vickers and Margaret Fletcher 06 Robin bailey and Kay Gowanlock 04 Patsy Sailer-Gray, Rosilyn Frieberg (Deputy Principal), Pat Skytte and Lis Stelzer 05 Some of the group at Oxford Street 08 Some of the group at the South Bank luncheon 07 South Bank outing: Eric Skytte (Viking tour leader), Noela Kleinschmidt and Rita Hickey
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Redeemer Alumni At the end of 2011, Redeemer has seen 4,689 students pass through its classrooms, with 3,529 of those graduating at Year 12. Our Alumni continues to grow and it is pleasing to see many former students return to Redeemer to enrol their children within our Junior School. Redeemer now enrols 75 students from 47 parents who are past students of the college. This has certainly been a real growth area since the introduction of the Junior School in 2007. In addition, Redeemer also employs 24 former students on staff within either the Academic or Support Staff areas of the college. Three reunions were held in 2011: a 10 year, a 20 year, and our second ever 25 year reunion. The highlight of our reunions this year was the 10 year reunion for the class of 2001, held on Saturday 6 August. This was our largest 10 year reunion in recent years with 70 past students attending on the night! The 20 year reunion of the class of 1991, held on Saturday 3 September, was a great night of renewing friendships and catching up. In contrast to the 10 year reunion, this was one of our smallest 20 year reunions with 30 past students attending.
25 year reunions; however, despite the small numbers, the 23 past students who attended had a memorable night in rekindling friendships from their time at Redeemer. Special thanks to Robyn Stiller from our College Archives who comes along to each of our reunions and brings a selection of Redeemer yearbooks and photo albums for everyone to browse. This is certainly appreciated by those who attend on the night. Redeemer Alumni continues to grow each year with 27 graduating groups now spanning from 1984 to 2011. We also continue to look for the most effective ways to keep in touch with our past students. One dream is to reform an Alumni Association to have past Redeemer students more involved in planning reunions and get-togethers. Please contact the college if you are interested in being involved within this area. We look forward to a bright year ahead as we plan for the future growth of our Redeemer Alumni. Mr Julian Schubert Community Relations Officer
Our second ever 25 year reunion was held on the first Saturday of October for the graduating class of 1986. We have struggled over the past couple of years to track down past students for our
25 Year Reunion
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2011 in Review
Redeemer Lutheran College | Our Hope is in Christ 745 Rochedale Road Rochedale Queensland 4123 | PO Box 6090 Upper Mount Gravatt Queensland 4122 Telephone 07 3340 8888 | Facsimile 07 3340 8800 | mail@redeemer.com.au | www.redeemer.com.au A school of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District | CRICOS Provider Code 00668M | ABN 40 618 603 690