The Week Ahead - Term 1, Week 8
Monday 17 March - Friday 21 March 2025
From the Head of College
From the College Pastor
Community News
Uniform items are available only from the College Uniform Shop which operates on the following days during term-time:
Monday 8am to 11.45am
Wednesday 12pm to 3.45pm
Friday 8am to 11.45am
Appointments must be made to secure a fitting time. Fittings take between 30 to 45 minutes.
The Shop is located on Stephen Street Campus. All uniform items are available for purchase except for shoes and stockings.
Purchase Methods
ONLINE STORE via MSA (My Student Account)
Attend during opening hours.
Email orders to Uniform Shop: clcshop@concordia.qld.edu.au
Students can make purchases using cash, smart card, cheques or credit card during opening times.
To book an appointment online please
Concordia Lutheran College Garden Gala
You're Invited!
SSC Parent Connect invites all of our College Community to our Garden Gala. (Adult Only event)
Date: March 22nd
Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: $50 per person
Where: Pear Shaped Garden
*Function centre in the event of inclement weather
Dress Code: Formal Garden Party Attire
Please see the image below for more information. Book
GOOGLE Reviews
Help Us Share the story of the Concordia Community!
At Concordia Lutheran College, we are proud of the strong, supportive community we have built together. We want to spread the word and invite more families to experience what makes our college so special.
You can help by leaving a Google review about your experience at Concordia! Your feedback not only helps other families learn more about our college but also supports our continued growth.
As a thank you, every parent or carer who leaves a five-star Google review will go into the draw to win a $30 tuckshop credit for their child!
How to enter:
1️⃣ Scan the QR code below.
2️⃣ Leave a review on Google.
3️⃣ Your review will automatically count as one entry!
One entry per review.
Thank you for being part of our amazing Concordia community – we appreciate your support!
Twilight Tours
We are happily working on the Open Evening Twilight Tours, which will be held on Wednesday, 30 April from 4.00pm until 6.30pm at all Concordia Lutheran College campuses!
This Open Evening is dedicated to showcasing the incredible learning environment and community spirit that make Concordia exceptional.
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards
The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards (Dorothea's) seek to capture the imaginations of school students across Australia, inspiring them to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of poetry in their pursuit of literary excellence.
2025 Literary Competition
The 2025 Literary Competition is open to students from Years 5 to 12! There is a maximum of ten (10) entries per category per school (students). A maximum of five (5) entries for teachers' submissions. There are cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries. Categories include:
- Section A (Years 11 and 12) Poem, Short Story, Non-Fiction Prose
- Section B (Years 9 and 10) Poem, Short Story
- Section C (Year 7 and 8) Poem, Short Story
- Section D (Years 5 & 6) Poem, Short Story
- Section E (Teachers) Short Story.
The competition closes on Friday, 13 June 2025, with the presentation of awards being held on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, at 6.30pm at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street, Kangaroo Point. You can view the centre at )
Entries must be submitted online by 5pm on Friday, 13 June 2025, at
Students are to contact me for more information or before submitting.
Inter-House Cross Country
Our Inter-House Cross Country will be held on Wednesday, 26 March. For the event program, please click.
Now is the time to enrol for 2026!
Classes are filling fast
Enrolments at Concordia are continuing to go from strength to strength. Already our 2026 Prep Classes are filling up fast.
Existing families with younger siblings to be enrolled in 2026 are strongly encouraged to submit an application form as a matter of urgency to ensure their place is secured. Without an application form, we are unable to allocate a place for a future student.
To enrol your child, please complete the online application form:
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle in our Enrolments department at enrolments@concordia.qld.edu.au.
Project Based Learning at Concordia
Junior College
JC Parent Teacher Interviews
Thank you for participating in our Term 1 Parent-Teacher Interviews. We greatly appreciate this opportunity to discuss the social and emotional well-being of our students as they begin the new school year. We look forward to connecting with you again during the Parent-Teacher Interviews at the start of Term 3, where the primary focus will be on your child’s academic progress.
All of our teachers are available at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Please reach out via email or phone to make an appointment with them.
Excursion Rescheduled - JC Year 2 Royal Bulls Head Inn - Monday 17 March
Excursion Rescheduled:
On Monday 17 March, JC Year 2 classes will be going on an excursion to the Royal Bulls Head Inn.
As part of their local history studies, Year 2 students will visit the Royal Bulls Head Inn to develop their awareness of local history and community heritage.
JC Wacky Wednesday
It all began one crazy
day when things were not just as they should be!! A shoe on the wall and chairs
with only three legs – How Bizarre!!
JC Harmony Day - Friday 21 March
At Concordia Lutheran College we are blessed to have many families from many cultures. We will be celebrating these different cultures with a special Harmony Day shared lunch. Please see the details below…
Please complete this and deliver it and your favourite family meal to the HSC Tuckshop or the WSC Resource Centre. We will have ovens etc. that can keep some foods warm if needed.
All parents are invited to join us for this lovely celebration.
HSC Families - Please be mindful of our 'no nuts' and 'no uncooked egg' policy.
WSC Families - Please be mindful of our 'no nuts' policy.
JC Cross Country Training - Weeks 8 & 9
In preparation for our Inter-House Cross Country Carnival on Thursday 26 March, Mr Fry will be offering training to students in Years 1 - 6 at each campus as follows:
Wednesday – 7.30am WSC Oval
Friday – 7.30am HSC Oval
Outside School Hours Care
Hume Street Campus
HSC Weekly Events
Please to view HSC's Events for Term 1 2025, Week 8.
HSC Campus Photos – Monday 31 March
HSC Campus Photos – Monday 31 March
Our campus photos are scheduled for Monday 31 March. Please ensure your child/ren are in the correct uniform. Students in Prep will wear their sports uniform. All students from Years 1 to 6 are required to wear their formal uniform (Boys - No Ties)
Family Photos
To enable parents to purchase a family photo of all or some of their children who attend Concordia Lutheran College, photos of siblings will be taken in the Hume Street Hall between 7.30am and 7.45am on photo day.
It will be the parents’ responsibility to get their SSC children to HSC for the family photo and then take them to SSC ready for school before 8.30am. If you would like family photos done, please collect a family photo envelope from Reception prior to photo day.
Warwick Street Campus
WSC Weekly Events
Please to view WSC's Events for Term 1, Week 8.
WSC Kindy - Weekly Events
WSC Free Prep Vision Screening - Monday 17 March
On Monday 17 March our Prep class will be participating in the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program. We are a Queensland Government service that offers Free Vision Screening to all children enrolled in Prep. Participation in this free vision screening program is not a compulsory.
Good vision is important for a child’s educational, physical and social development. Vision screening checks for common eye conditions that may impact your child’s ability to see and therefore impact their learning and development. Parents do not need to be present for screening, however if you would like to be, please contact Campus Reception to arrange this.
WSC Campus Photos – Monday 24 March
WSC Campus Photos – Monday 24 March
Our campus photos are scheduled for Monday 24 March. Please ensure your child/ren are in the correct uniform. Students in Prep will wear their sports uniform. All students from Years 1 to 6 are required to wear their formal uniform.
Family Photos
To enable parents to purchase a family photo of all or some of their children who attend Concordia Lutheran College, photos of siblings will be taken in the Warwick Street Campus Shed between 8am and 8.15am on photo day.
It will be the parents’ responsibility to get their SSC children to WSC for the family photo and then take them to SSC ready for school before 8.30am. If you would like family photos done, please collect a family photo envelope from Reception prior to photo day.
Stephen Street Campus
Sport News
Sports News – Term 1, Week 7
Volleyball - Round 6
AUSSEF - STEM Challenge Success
Year 11 Student Dinuk Wijesiri recently participated in a STEM competition using his Preferred Futures Investigation and performed remarkably well. He became a national finalist and received a certificate to acknowledge this achievement. Dinuk has kindly written a short piece detailing his project and the valuable experience gained from this event, which we have included below. We would like to congratulate Dinuk on this wonderful achievement.
Year 9 HASS Exam - Change of Date
The Year 9 HASS Exam will now be held on Tuesday, 1 April.