There are so many reasons to feel discouraged: When we hear the news of problems in the world, when we face challenges that seem overwhelming, when we have problems that don’t seem to have solutions. There are certainly times when we can feel hopeless.

Hope is a small word, but it is one of the most powerful.

Hope is a small word, but it is one of the most powerful.

The Bible tells us that hope endures. We can always put our hope in God! He wants to give us hope in any situation, no matter how bad things might seem.

There is an Italian saying: “Hope is the last thing ever lost”

At best, the world can provide answers that give short-term relief.

If we depend on God, we can know that He is the source of hope, and we can rejoice in Him and the hope He promises us. If we have hope we can be filled with joy and peace, no matter what is going on in the world.

• This year we will be praying for families in our community and their needs: Cosgrove, Cousins, Cressy, Cutter, Dalton, Daniel

• We pray for the success of the Lutheran Holiday Program 
• We pray that all members of the LORDS community will have a restful break and return refreshed for Term 4
• We pray for safe travels for families travelling over the holiday break
• We pray for safe travels and a rewarding experience for our Japan Tour group as they travel to Japan over the holidays

Leave Requests

Families are reminded that requests for leave need to be in writing to both your class teacher and Mrs Hardke (P-6) and Mrs Kinne (Year 7-12). We strongly encourage you to talk through your request for leave with the school before you go ahead and book or plan any activities.

There are certain times of the term that are not ideal for leave in regard to the learning and teaching process. We understand that certain family circumstances may require leave (eg compassionate leave) and we are understanding of these requests and will support families in these situations.

Highlights of Upcoming Events in Term 3

• Friday 15th September - Year 12 Formal/Valedictory, Japanese Cultural Day, last day Term 3

We are thrilled to announce the School Captains for 2024. We have chosen four exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, dedication, and commitment to our school community.
Please join us in congratulating the following students as our School Captains for 2024!

• Megha Alex
• Jasmine Bobermien
• William Peppiatt
• Jessi Mann-Vincent
  

They have consistently shown their passion for our school and have a vision for making positive changes within our community. They will serve as role models for their peers and will work closely with the school leadership to enhance the overall experience for everyone. 
We presented these students to the Year 7-12 student body at the end of our Senior School Chapel today.

Save the Dates for LORDS CELEBRATES!
More details will be emailed to families in the near future.

2024 Enrolments

Principal’s Interviews for admission to LORDS in 2024 are well underway. Should you or anyone you know be interested in a LORDS education, please ensure an application is received by our Registrar as soon as possible. This is especially important for families looking to enrol siblings as we may have wait lists for some Year levels. A school tour may also be arranged by phoning the school. Applications are submitted online at this link: Enrol now

2024 New Enrolments and Continuing Students

We are already planning for staffing, resources and Year level structures for 2024.

If you know your child will not be attending LORDS in 2024, please notify our Registrar in writing as soon as possible and with consideration of the enrolment contractual obligations of providing at least one term’s notice in writing. This means for those students not returning in 2024, written notice should be received via email or letter by September 15, 2023. Thanks for your support with this.

Additionally, if you are planning to enrol a sibling or have family or friends looking for a place at LORDS in 2024, please submit an application via our website as soon as possible. You are most welcome to discuss any aspect of the enrolment process with our Registrar, Leisa Martin.

Email: admissions@lords.qld.edu.au 

Phone: 07 5540 8888

Introducing our new LORDS Cross hanging proudly in our Administration Building Foyer. This beautiful cross was designed and created for us on the Sunshine Coast by a lovely small business, Tallgum. The workmanship is intricate with pieces of thin veneer used to create a 3D effect with our logo. Please drop by to see this beauty up close.
Thanks to Jeff and Sue at Tallgum for making this for us.

Tonight is the Year 12 Formal and Valedictory! 

Best wishes to all our Year 12 students and families for a wonderful, memorable night.

Mrs Breese and 9A sporting our Sudsy Challenge shirts! The Sudsy Challenge, an Orange Sky Australia Laundry initiative, involves keeping your kit on for 3 days and is a meaningful and empathy-building experience for our students in the lead-up to our Street Retreat for our homelessness unit!

Senior Constable James Murdock recently visited our Law for Juveniles class, offering a captivating session to Year 8 and 9 students on Youth Crime on the Gold Coast. He provided insights into his police force role and the intricacies of youth crime laws. A Q & A session allowed students to delve deeper into policing and youth justice, while hands-on activities, including trying out handcuffs and participating in simulated drug testing, gave us a taste of what it’s like to be on the front lines of law enforcement. This unforgettable day broadened horizons, ignited interest in law and justice, and showcased the power of education. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Senior Constable Murdock and anticipate more exciting events in the future!

A huge congratulations to Mitchell F, Isaac B, Tyler W, and Reggie G! These amazing young men graduated from Aviation Australia, this week; receiving a Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance qualification. (pictured below Mitchell and Isaac).

'Whatever your goal is, you will never succeed unless you let go of your fears and fly'
- Richard Branson

It's Science Week!!

Our students have been hard at work in the labs. Year 11 Biology is investigating how kidneys work.

Our Year 6 students have been visiting the labs to find out just how unhealthy soft drinks are for our bodies. They also used electrical circuits to design and build their own torches.

Our chemistry teacher showed our primary and secondary students the chemistry behind sherbet

Year 5 students programmed their own computer games and then used Makey Makey to build a game console to play their games.

Year 7 students have been enjoying Science Week with a live-stream webinar run by Street Science. The students got to watch and participate in these virtual experiments through online polls and whole group chats with schools all over Queensland. Also, as part of Science Week, the students were asked to build an earthquake-proof structure out of spaghetti and marshmallows. Each structure had to be three storeys high and able to withstand the force of an earthquake. Each team designed and tested their structures. The winning team used a cleverly designed, reinforced structure. Well done Year 7!

The Ponytail Project is an initiative by the Cancer Council where students around Australia fundraise and then ‘rock the chop’ to support people with cancer. So far, LORDS students have raised over $2,500 which will go to life-saving resources such as accommodation for cancer patients and their families, support hotlines and mentoring, and funding life-saving prevention programs.

On the 5th October 2023, Lily W, Charlotte M, Sophie J, Nazdeep K, Megha A, Anna M, and Alannah E will be cutting their hair to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council and donate their hair to be made into wigs. This is a great act of service to members of our community and as hair is a vital part of our identity, these wigs will bring dignity to cancer patients and support them through their treatment and recovery.

The link to the team fundraising page is below if you want to support the wonderful work these students are doing in collaboration with the Cancer Council. Donations of all sizes are appreciated, and every dollar makes a difference.

https://www.ponytailproject.com.au/fundraisers/LORDSPonytailProject2023

Is your child starting Year 7 next year?

Be on the lookout for an invitation for your child to participate in the FREE School Immunisation Program (SIP) in Term 1, 2024. In February, you will be sent an email and an SMS from Gold Coast Health with a link to an online consent form. The consent form will provide information on the vaccines being offered and ask you to confirm if you want your child to participate, or not. For more information about the SIP (School Immunisation Program) and vaccines being offered, please visit https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/our-services/immunisation/school-immunisation-programs
Phone: 1800 940 750
Email: admin.immuniseGC@health.qld.gov.au

We had a record number of Public Speakers in Year 4 this term. Congratulations to all our communicators who have learned and taken on lifelong skills.

Some of our speakers attended the AB Paterson Public Speaking Event held on Thursday 7th
September. All of the speakers from LORDS did extremely well, showing confidence and speaking articulately.

The Year 4 speakers are not awarded places, but all receive a participation certificate as well as gain essential experience. Mrs. Voorhoeve and I did a follow-up on Friday and all had a very positive experience and are looking forward to participating again next year.

Congratulations to our Year 4 Public Speakers!

Mrs Rosemarie Wade and Mrs Lyndsay Voorhoeve.

Students from our Year 6 class have recently returned from the LORDS tour of Canberra. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage, and democracy.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist our families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government contributed $90 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. We are grateful for this contribution.

Highlights from the trip included visiting Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Royal Australian Mint, Questacon, Mount Ainslie Lookout, Australian Institute of Sport, National Gallery of Australia, Australian Botanical Gardens and the National Museum of Australia

“Canberra trip was such a cool experience. I made so many great memories.” – Julia

“I really enjoyed the Canberra trip because we visited the Mint and learnt about the old currency of Australia. I think that our grade learned a lot from this trip.” – Harry

“My favourite part of the Canberra trip was Questacon” – Isla

“I loved Parliament House and Old Parliament House, because I am obsessed with politics.” – Billy

“Canberra was such an enjoyable experience. I loved the tomb of the unknown soldier and parliament house.” – Aurora

Year 1 has enjoyed showcasing their dioramas, posters, information reports, and artwork, as part of their Project Based Learning unit on "Living Things." Students researched local native animals and designed habitats for their survival. They reflected on God's creation and brainstormed ways to protect our beautiful world. Students read Dreamtime stories and created Aboriginal dot art paintings of their chosen animal. Students connected with parents and special guests to reflect on their learning process. It was a fun afternoon for all!

What a wonderful time we had yesterday in Strings, when LORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten happened to walk past our 3A Strings Lesson – they came in for an impromptu concert, and ended up taking over the lesson! What marvellous playing they did! Our 3A students really enjoyed sharing their love of music with the delightful Kindy students. Thanks to our wonderful and inspiring Melinda Coles for her teaching!

Thank you for your support of the Father's Day Stall again this year. Our families have helped us raise $1,770 to put back into resources for our students! We are so appreciative of all of you.

Wow! What a day at the Calvary Community Cup. We had two grand final winners, 10A and 12A, and one grand final runner-up, our 12 girls. Our 10B team were semi-finalists and our 12B team narrowly missed out on finals. We are so proud of your efforts, sportsmanship, and behaviour throughout the day. Well done to all our teams today.

At the start of 2023, the school engaged Debbie Laporte from Orterra Landscape Architects to undertake a Landscape Masterplan for LORDS. Debbie has worked with the school community through Student Workshops, and Surveys to parents, students, and staff in order to gain a better understanding of the school, our current shortfalls, and opportunities for growth in our outdoor space. A site analysis was undertaken as well as research into how the LORDS ethos and school philosophy could be reflected in our outdoor spaces. Using all this information the resulting Masterplan divides the outdoor spaces into Spaces to Gather, Spaces to Restore, Spaces to Move, Spaces to Create, and Spaces to Learn. A Project Masterplan has then been formulated that reflects these various spaces and suggests potential projects that can be undertaken throughout the school, this is a ten-year plan that will have regular ongoing reviews.

VIEW THE MASTERPLAN MAP

After much discussion, it was felt that additional seating in the Junior and Senior Schools, and an outdoor learning space that utilises our beautiful surrounding natural environment are the immediate priorities over the next six months. The school is deeply grateful to Friends of LORDS (FOLS) who have committed $113,000 to support Stage 1 of the Landscape Masterplan works. FOLS have been extremely generous with their support of the school over the years and this is their largest project investment to date. We are very fortunate to have this injection of funds which means that Stage 1 will be taking place over the September school holidays with further works over the Christmas break.

The Stage 1 Landscape works include shaded seating and gathering areas next to D Block, new seats and benches for F Block, a Loose Parts Play area in the Junior School, seating and play equipment to the rear of L Block, and a Bush Chapel outdoor learning and worship space. This week work commenced on our new Bush Chapel which is located amongst the trees behind the Tuckshop. It is anticipated that this space will be completed and ready for use at the start of Term 4. Following is a photo of the space in construction, and an image of the type of space that we are trying to create.

If you have any queries with regards to the Landscape Masterplan or the proposed works please email our Business Manager, Stuart Halsall at stuart.halsall@lords.qld.edu.au

Does your LORDS student love Christmas?

Our students have been invited to join in the 2023 Jacob Wells Christmas Carols on Sunday 17th December. We are putting together a choir for this event. If you are interested, please email: kerryn.vezos@lords.qld.edu.au for further details.
Rehearsals will be in Term 4, on Tuesdays from 3:15pm - 4:15pm at LORDS

LORDS celebrates cultural diversity and supports this great organisation; Multicultural Families Organisation Inc. and their festival. If any parents or students would like to volunteer with the setup and pack down on the day, please email: stacey.martin@lords.qld.edu.au

Lutheran Holiday Program (LHP) is excited to present STELLAR, Shining Jesus Light 2023!

When: 18-20th September
Time: 9am-3pm each day
Where: Held here at LORDS!
Cost: Early Bird Pricing! Save if you enrol early! One child family $80, Two Child Family $130, Three Children $155.
Who: Children aged 3 – Year 6 (please note that our young friends must be toilet trained or have a caregiver staying with them.)
 
Each day children come together for an opening concert where they are introduced to the Bible story, songs, skit and theme for the day! We then break into groups and rotate around some amazingly fun activities! We would LOVE for your family and friends to join us! This isn’t just a LORDS event, so if you have cousins, neighbours, friends that would also like to come along, please invite them! Join us for sport, crafts, bible story, music, cooking and fun, fun, fun!
 
Highschool friends! We would LOVE for you to join us as helpers! It is free for you to attend for our program!
Any questions, check out our Facebook page at @lutheranholidayprogram or email lhp@albertonparish.org.au
 
WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!!  Enrolments are open – link on our Facebook Page or via email.

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 2023 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:

http://www.sustainableschoolsh...

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.

http://www.flexischools.com.au...

Alberton Lutheran Parish

Phone: 0490 456 624

St Peters (Alberton, Alberton Rd): 8.00am

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

Worship@LORDS: 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.