As our Year 12 students approach the end of their schooling journey, it’s natural for them to feel a mix of emotions: excitement, relief, and perhaps a bit of uncertainty. These final weeks are a significant milestone, but they are also just the beginning of the paths that will unfold before them.

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, we are reminded, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.”  Our young people are stepping from one season into another, and with that transition comes the need for trust—trust in God’s plan for their lives.

As they prepare for their exams, we remember that their worth is not determined by a grade or a number. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The work they’ve done up to now is important, and God calls us to give our best in everything we do (Colossians 3:23), but His love for us is not based on achievement. He goes before us, walks beside us, and carries everyone (staff, students, and families) through these final days of school.

Be courageous, be focused, and know that you are equipped for this moment. Take a deep breath and step into your exams with faith and trust that God is guiding you through.

Loving God,
We give thanks for the journey that has brought our Year 12 students to this moment. We thank You for the dedication, effort, and growth they’ve experienced during their time at school. As they face their final classes and prepare for their exams, grant them clarity of mind, peace in their hearts, and the courage to trust in the gifts You’ve given them.

Help them to find strength in moments of doubt and to approach each challenge with confidence. May they remember that their worth is found in You, not in the results they achieve. Be with them in the coming weeks—guide their studies, calm their fears, and remind them that they are never alone.

Bless the teachers, parents, and caregivers who have supported them along the way, and may Your hand of blessing be upon all our students as they finish strong. In Your name, we pray,
Amen.

• This year we will be praying for families in our community and their needs: Cooke, Coombes, Cosgrove, Cousins, Cowling, Cutter
• For Year 12 students as they finish their formal classes and start preparation for their final exams
• For the gift of rain to nourish the land
• Give thanks for our Year 9 students and staff for their safe return from Street Retreat and the learning experiences they have shared together

It was all stations go at LORDS for the first day back at school. Our Year 11 and 12 students are in revision and study mode, while our Year 7 students are preparing for their Project Based Learning showcase about sustainability. Our Junior School students enjoyed their loose parts play with the newly named ‘Imagination Station’ in full working order. The Year 3 students were super busy creating and making products for their market stalls to be held later in the term. It was great to be back! Bring on more learning adventures for the rest of the year!

This morning the Graduating Class of 2024 had their final chapel before their exams commence. It was wonderful to hear some of the Legacy Projects from their Christian Studies classes in celebration of their time at LORDS. Staff and students prayed for the Year 12 students as they enter the final stretch of their formal education. We thank Ms Nisbet and staff for their contribution to this special chapel.

Lord, we place the Class of 2024 into Your loving hands, knowing that You have a plan and a purpose for each of them. May they continue to grow in faith, hope, and love as they journey through life. Amen.

We are getting closer to our end-of-year celebrations. We have emailed details for our families to reserve their tickets for the Junior and Secondary events.
🌟 Secondary School - Years 7-12 - Wednesday 16th October at 6.30pm
🌟Junior School - Years 4-6 - Tuesday 5th November at 1.30pm

Please check emails for your link to reserve seats!

Would you prioritise support, security, or comfort if you found yourself doing it tough or experiencing homelessness? Our Year 9 Street Retreat is well underway and has seen our students hit Brisbane City to grapple with questions just like this as they explore the reality of a growing portion of our population.
So far, students have connected with One Voice a Hope Centre Brisbane initiative that provides not only showers but connection to community, and St Vincent's De Paul who serve people experiencing homelessness in various ways.
The stories they shared, and the activities students participated in really challenged their thinking and reminded them just how important it is to recognise that dignity and worth are not dependent on circumstance.
Our learning has been mixed with time for fun, food, and connection at Roma St and Southbank Parklands - important ingredients of any camp! We're not ready to come home just yet!

2025 Student Leaders to the Secondary School have been announced. We look forward to seeing how they contribute in many ways across the school. They are a wonderful group of students who want to make a difference in their school and in their community. We challenged them in Assembly, testing their knowledge about our school. They answered quiz questions about the LORDS School logo and what it represents. They had some great answers and together as a Secondary School Community, we learned about all the parts of the logo and how it represents our school community. Mrs Kinne encouraged all students to think about what it means to wear the school logo and represent the school.

Year 10 & 11 Business students attended a Marketing presentation at Dreamworld. Topics such as mission & vision statements, target markets (domestic, national, and global) as well as the different marketing media Dreamworld uses, were explained. The students had to explore the park and rides and investigate the efficiency and effectiveness, of the processes Dreamworld operates under. A fun day of learning!

Year 11 Visual Art students have started the term with a two-day excursion as stimulus for their Year 12 assessments. This term students will begin their senior year of study. They will inquire into a focus of their choice and create artwork in response to this inquiry.

LORDS and St. Andrews students visited several locations and participated in workshops and experiences to spark their inquiry thinking. On day one we visited Skypoint at the top of Q1 to view the ever-changing landscape of the Gold Coast in both the natural and man-made environments. We then participated in a workshop at HOTA Gallery with Dr Renata Buziak who combines nature and science in her art practice. Students created cyanotype prints using natural and man-made objects found around HOTA and Dr Buziak’s residence. We then explored the Energies exhibition which is a display of senior visual art students’ work from the Gold Coast to gain more ideas for inquiry, media, techniques and display. 

On day two, LORDS and St. Andrews students visited Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre and explored the important cultural sites, stories, plants, and histories of Burleigh Hill. Cameron, our guide, was knowledgeable and we learned about the deep historical importance and use of this site to First Nations people. Students then participated in a workshop with artist and St. Andrews alumni Kimberly Stokes who shared her art practice and experiences working as a young artist. The students created zines about a theme of their own choice and Kimberly guided them through the process. Overall we had two full days of diverse experiences to spark creative ideas for the three internal assessments in Year 12.

On the last 3 days of Week 10 a brave team of Year 9 Students and staff participated in Orange Sky’s The Sudsy Challenge Australia as part of their Service-Learning unit, The Dignity Project. The Sudsy Challenge involves pledging to wear a bright orange Sudsy T-shirt for 3 days to raise awareness and funds for the important work of Orange Sky, an organisation providing free access to laundry, warm showers, and genuine conversation to people doing it tough. The bright orange shirts were well out of the comfort zones of many of team members but I’m sure you’ll agree, they rocked it!

We are so grateful for the generous support and encouragement from our community. Thank you! With your help, our Sudsy team raised $4,275. This is the equivalent of 178 loads of laundry for people experiencing it tough. Well done, Team! We are so very proud of our Year 9 students for making a positive difference in our world.

Recently, Year 10 General English students had the incredible opportunity to experience a live performance of Shakespeare's timeless classic, Romeo and Juliet, presented by the talented Shake & Stir Theatre Co.
The students were captivated by the dynamic interpretation of this iconic tale of love and tragedy, bringing new life to familiar characters and themes. This experience not only enriched their understanding of the text but also highlighted the power of live theatre.
A huge thank you to Shake & Stir Theatre Co for a memorable performance! We can’t wait to hear the students’ reflections in class!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 for representing themselves and the LORDS Community so well at their Valedictory and Formal. It was a wonderful celebration of the journey these young people have made so far. We wish them every blessing as they step out with confidence for their final exams. Go well, young people and we give thanks for who you are.

Mrs Lawrence and Ms Martin were super excited to attend the Gold Coast Trade College's graduation ceremony where Jakob, Levi, and Phoenix were awarded their Certificate II in Electrotechnolgy.
These boys set a personal career goal and smashed it!
They are now equipped and ready to take on a school-based electrical apprenticeship and begin what we know will be a successful career.
The LORDS community is so proud of you boys!! Congratulations! Onward and upward.

Gemma K has been enjoying caring for pets at the VET Lounge during the September holidays. Gemma is participating in a 'Pathways Discovery Placement' to explore the idea of a career in animal care.

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On our last day of Term 3, the Junior School held its annual Japanese Culture Day.

So many activities and fun - sushi making, art, games, dancing, calligraphy, kokeshi dolls, paper planes. otoshi daruma, flag biscuits, and much more! Our students had a great time exploring Japanese culture and cuisine.

How exciting to welcome our 3 Prep Classes for 2025 for our first transition event.
Our youngest cohort was delighted to receive their Preppy T-shirt, koala buddy, and a bag of other goodies
Welcome 2025 Preppies! We can't wait to see you next year!

Our Year 6 families have been sent their invitation to the Year 6 Celebration Dinner being held on 25th November. All tickets are sold through Humanitix so please check your emails and book your tickets.

Congratulations to Piper S for winning the naming competition for our loose parts play area in the Junior School. 'Imagination Station' was voted as the most popular name by Junior School students. Thanks to FOLS (Friends of LORDS) for financially contributing towards the loose parts play area and also for donating the naming prize from Rollerama at Cararra.

Congratulations to our Year 4, 5, and 6 students for their tremendous efforts at the Calvary Cup Netball Tournament. Our competitive team (Year 5/6) came runner-up for the entire competition. Our 2 other teams also had some outstanding wins. The sportsmanship and enthusiasm of all students involved should be commended. They showed great skill and excellent school and team spirit. We can't wait for our next netball carnival opportunity.

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Outside School Hours & Vacation Care

Before and After School Care is available on site at

LORDS Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays.

Please contact the coordinator Amanda Johnson at

lords.oshc@qlecs.org.au for details. For change of bookings

please text 0437 519 754.

Uniform Purchases at The School Locker

LORDS uniforms are available at The School Locker, 3892 Pacific Highway, Loganholme Phone 3440 9701.

Our uniform policy for 2024 is located here

Second Hand LORDS Uniforms

Sustainable School Shop enables parents to buy and sell

second-hand LORDS uniform items online.

To search for items in the Sustainable School Shop go to:

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School Office

Our office hours are between 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of Public Holidays.

School Policies

You can access our Child Protection Policy and Grievance Policy on our website or a hard copy at Reception in the Administration Building.

Tuckshop

Our Tuckshop on Wheels operates for morning tea and lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Orders are to be placed online via Flexischools prior to 8.30 am each day.

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Alberton Lutheran Parish

Phone: 0490 456 624

St Peters (Alberton, Alberton Rd): 8.00am

Bethlehem (Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba): 9.30am

Bethesda Lutheran Church Divine Service

Phone: (07) 3807 6600

(81 City Rd, Beenleigh)

8:30am HC every Sunday

Pastor David Haak

Bethania Lutheran Church

Phone: (07) 3200 5357

(5-17 Church Rd, Bethania): 9am

Pastor Peter Laihia

Our Business Directory is now live on our website.

Please click here to access it.

Disclaimer: Information provided in the online directory or advertising pages on this website is intended to provide a guide to businesses, organizations, and resources that support the faith-based community. LORDS or any of its employees neither endorse, warrant, nor guarantee the products or services advertised in the directory or on any website page.  The information provided in each listing on this website is published as obtained from external sources that provide the information.