VOLUME 33 | NUMBER 1 | WINTER 2016
Experience Redeemer Grandparents Day 2016 (p6)
Installation of Redeemer Chaplain Welcome Pastor Damien Martin (p3)
College Council Announcement
A New Chapter Approaches for Redeemer’s Principal (p5)
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL | REDEEMER RECORD
From the Principal Experiencing Redeemer There are many ways to describe a school, simply because of the breadth of programs, experiences and relationships which compose a school community. For this edition of Redeemer Record, I aim to describe the unique aspects that define Redeemer as more than merely a school in which students pursue academic study. The first thing that strikes a visitor to Redeemer is its physical environment. Redeemer is often referred to as “the school in the garden.” Situated within a pleasant, semi-rural setting on the southern outskirts of Brisbane, our leafy, landscaped grounds present a peaceful, beautiful and engaging environment for our community. Redeemer is truly blessed with its beautiful setting.
Mr David Radke Principal
Redeemer is more than a great location; it is a unique learning environment valued by the families who choose Redeemer. Pastoral Care of students and families is a distinctive feature of the College’s ethos, and many parents refer to Redeemer as “the caring school.” The College’s Pastoral Care program endeavours to work in partnership with each student’s family, developing positive relationships. Students are able to develop a sense of belonging, self-worth and trust within this positive nurturing community. The partnerships between home and school are fundamental in equipping and helping students to develop to their potential so that they will take their place as active members of their home and school communities, while at school and beyond. The strength with which a student holds to a positive attitude is often a good predictor of resilience, thus throughout the College an attitude of positive commitment is pursued. Students are challenged to be the best that they can be, academically, in their co-curricular pursuits and socially. Students are given permission to challenge themselves and therefore take responsible risks. In supporting the students in a caring and nurturing environment, the high expectations that each student is held to creates a lifelong attitude of willingness to tackle the challenges of life. Redeemer’s Christian teachings and heritage are used to grow students who are aware of community, are positive and confident, and determined to develop themselves and tackle life. Redeemer seeks to be a Christian community in which students and staff alike give expression to their faith and Christian World View; this should be observed through: self-discipline, so that we take charge of ourselves, making positive choices; acting with integrity, doing the right thing and making right choices for all; excelling, striving to be the best that we can be; serving, seeking to make a difference in the lives of others, whether locally or around the world; and caring, treating people with love, respect and genuine concern. Redeemer was established on hope, on the hope of things to come, great things; for indeed “Our Hope is in Christ.” A Christian takes encouragement from this scriptural text; for all people, Christian and non-Christian, hope is an encourager, for with hope comes persistence and endurance and the expectation of something better and Redeemer strives to instill hope in every student. For more information about the Redeemer Difference, visit: www.redeemer.com.au/difference
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On the Cover: ‘Senior Singers’ performing at the Grandparents Day Music Concert. Photograph by: Julian Schubert
REDEEMER RECORD | COLLEGE NEWS
Redeemer Welcomes New College Chaplain Installation of Redeemer’s Senior Chaplain, Pastor Damien Martin For the first time since 2008, close to 1,300 staff and students from Prep-Year 12 plus parents assembled together as a whole school community on Friday 26 February, for a very special service for the installation of our new Senior Chaplain, Pastor Damien Martin. The service was led by the Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, Rev Paul Smith.
Pastor Damien Martin is Redeemer’s sixth ordained College Chaplain, and joins our team of Lay-Chaplains, which currently include Mr Col Stiller, Mrs Jessica Morrish and Mrs Rachael Stelzer. Listen to the service online at our website: www.redeemer.com.au/blog/new-chaplain
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Chaplain’s Column Examples
A New Chapter for Principal, David Radke
Children imitate their parents, especially in their early years. They take great delight in imitating their mannerisms and words, and don’t we know it when they fire them back at us! It is enough for them at this early stage of their life to imitate their parents but as they get older teenagers seek to emulate those in their peer group, striving for individuality, they actually trend, towards conformity, but don’t tell them that! Watch social culture long enough and you can quickly identify the influences and role models in your teenager’s life. As adults, many of us probably feel that we have outgrown the need for role models, especially as Christians we recognise that it is Christ whom we wish to grow more like each day. Human beings so often disappoint us, they turn out to be so very human and sinful, even and perhaps especially those in the church. For example, there are always those within and outside of the church who agree to the teaching of salvation by the cross of Christ, they say yes and amen to church on Sunday but they never actually attend, they agree to love all of mankind, but they fail to reach out and help those around them. Forgiveness is all well and good until it comes time for them to forgive. Young Christians will learn from what they see us doing and by our behaviour, what are we teaching them by our actions? In Philippians 3:17 Paul says, “Brethren, join in following my example, and not those who so walk, as you have us for an example.” The Philippians are instructed to imitate Paul because they are surrounded by people whose sensual manner is their major pursuit in life, perhaps we could call this in a modern context a rejection of licentiousness. This life of decadently feeding your desires undermines the effectiveness of the Gospel. Rather, Paul exhorts the Philippians to imitate him as citizens of the heavenly state. To pursue the things that are right and just, to reject the way of the world and to find joy in serving God.
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On Monday 6 June, College Council Chair Mr Ross Warbrooke announced that after eight years of service as the Principal of Redeemer Lutheran College, Mr David Radke has been offered, and has accepted, the role of Principal of Grace Lutheran College in Rothwell, commencing in January 2017. “While the College is obviously very disappointed to be losing Mr Radke as Principal, we are grateful for his strong leadership and years of service as only the third Principal in Redeemer’s 36 year history,” Mr Warbrooke said. “He has made an outstanding contribution to Redeemer, and he pursues this next role with the best wishes of the Redeemer community and our thanks for his tremendous work,” he said. Mr Radke will remain in his position as Principal of Redeemer until the end of 2016 while the College Council undertakes the search for a new school leader.
The word that is particularly important here is the word “example”. The word “example” is translated from the Greek word “typos”. Typos refers to a blow that leaves an imprint, like what is left by a stamp or a seal. Paul presents his own life as the typos that has made an imprint upon the lives of his associates and that is worthy of imitation. And in a similar manner, Paul’s imprint is a reflection of the imprint that was made on his life, Paul himself is not the original typos. Jesus Christ is the archetype, the typos that made an imprint on the life of Paul. To follow Paul’s life as an example is to follow the example of Jesus Christ.
“Our priority will be to find the best candidate to build on the College’s strong foundations, established firstly by Mr L. Robin Kleinschmidt, then Mr Richard Hauser, and most recently, Mr Radke,” Mr Warbrooke said.
Therefore, I point you to Paul as your example, one who lived his life with the imprint of Christ upon it. Be like Paul, faithful to Jesus Christ even unto death and beyond death.
“As Chair, I’m confident the College is well positioned for the future, and I look forward to welcoming a new Principal to our community in 2017.
Pastor Damien Martin Senior Chaplain
“In the meantime, please join College Council in commending Mr Radke for his excellent leadership of the College, and congratulating him on this new appointment,” Mr Warbrooke said.
“We look forward to announcing the appointment of a new Principal in due course,” he said. “On behalf of College Council, I thank you all for your ongoing support of the Redeemer community, and ask that you keep the College in your prayers as we enter the recruitment process.
REDEEMER RECORD | COLLEGE COUNCIL NEWS
Meet Redeemer’s College Council Ross Warbrooke Position on College Council: Chair. Qualifications: BE(Civil), Served on LCAQD committees and my local Church Council and Parish Council over the years; Working with Children Suitability Blue Card. Occupation: Civil/Structural Engineer. Skillset/experience brought to Redeemer Lutheran College governance: An ability to plan to achieve objectives, critically review the details of proposals for consistency. Association to the College: Parent. Home church/congregation: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tingalpa. Summary of service in congregation/parish/wider church: Served as Congregational Chair for about 5 years; served as Parish Chair for about 13 years; currently Elder at Good Shepherd, Tingalpa; chaired the organising committee for the 1982 Lutheran Youth of Australia, Assembly held in Brisbane; Zone Chair for Lutheran Youth of Queensland South Metropolitan and South Coast Zone; Chair of Calvary, Carina Lutheran Youth Group for about 3 years. Summary of community service: Apart from my service to the church, I have served on the Structural Committee for Institution of Engineers, Australia, Queensland Division.
College Council News Strategic planning underway College Council is currently finalising a new three-year strategic plan for the College, and has engaged Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) to assist with the process. College Councillors and College Executive members have held a number of meetings and workshops to discuss the detail of the plan. Members of the wider school community (including staff, parents, and students) were invited to attend a community workshop in May, to assist ISQ and Council with some of the ‘big picture’ thinking. This input has been incorporated into the draft plan. The finalisation of the Strategic Plan and its implementation will remain a top priority for College Council.
Search for new Principal In June, College Council announced that after eight years of strong College leadership, Mr Radke has resigned to take up the position of Principal at Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell. Mr Radke will remain at Redeemer until December 2016. While we look forward to taking the opportunity later in the year to celebrate Mr Radke’s many achievements at the College, in the meantime, Council is well underway in the search for the next Principal to lead Redeemer into the future.
New Councillor appointed College Council has recently appointed a new Council member in Cameron Jaggers. A parent of the school to Helena (Year 4) and Lisa (Year 1), Cameron is a practising Chartered Accountant with KPMG, and brings valuable skills in audit, risk, and finance to the College Council table.
Where did you go to school?: Camp Hill Primary School and Camp Hill High School. What do you like most about Redeemer?: The sense of community and the encouragement it gives to my children for their own faith.
Redeemer Acknowledges Top Performing Student Redeemer Lutheran College was proud to welcome back Christanny Schmidt (Class of 2015) to a College Senior School Assembly. Christanny’s outstanding achievement from her time at Redeemer resulted in her being one of Queensland’s top performing students, which was the result of a focused and self-motivated discipline throughout her years of study. At the completion of her Year 12 study, Christanny was the recipient of five Valedictory awards which included Dux of the School. She also received subject awards for Legal Studies, Science, Physics and Chemistry.
Her determination to achieve excellent academic results was also supported with her keen participation in the co-curricular program where she was selected in the Netball Girls Firsts. As a faithful Christian servant, Christanny was kind, sensitive and caring to her peers and this together with her disciplined approach to learning, gained her great respect from our college community. Christanny now attends the University of Queensland where she is studying a double degree in Science and Law. Congratulations Christanny on such a great result! We’re very proud of you and wish you well for your future endeavours. 5
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Grandparents Experience Redeemer Grandparents came from far and wide, and many travelling long distances from interstate to attend this year’s Grandparents Day; and for a couple of our Year 11 & 12 Grandparents, it marked their 15th Grandparents Day with us at Redeemer! The day commenced with a program especially for our Senior School grandparents, including music performances from Senior Singers, Chamber Strings, Redeemer Voiceworx and Stage Band, which was then followed by refreshments by Redeemer’s Senior Hospitality students and a tour around the school by their Grandchildren. The grand finale of the day was the Junior School Concert, starring students from Prep, Year 2, Year 4, Year 6 and Junior Choir. We’re pretty sure that some of those songs are still stuck in your head! Our Junior School students then had the delight of being able to show Grandparents their classrooms, playground, library and introducing their teacher and friends. Grandparents Day is such a special day in the calendar for our extended College community, and we sincerely thank all who attended and contributed to this event. We look forward to seeing many of our Grandparents return for our 25th annual Grandparents Day, on Friday 28 April, 2017!
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Introducing Redeemer’s College Captains for 2016
Stolz Sportsfields Facilities Redevelopment The College is delighted to report that, thanks to the Redeemer Parents and Friends, the facilities at Stolz Sportsfields are currently being upgraded to include updated changing rooms and new showers for two teams, a food service area, a new referee’s room, a new first aid room and toilets for spectators. It is planned that the work, which has already started, will be carried out over the next few months and will be completed in time for the start of Term 4.
College Refurbishment Program The College was a busy place over the Christmas holidays. Besides the usual grounds, maintenance and cleaning works, a number of new projects were completed: Redeemer’s 2016 College Captains were installed at the Senior School Opening Service on Friday 29 January 2016. Introducing, from left: Jordyn O’Kearney (Deputy Captain), Rucha Kashikar and Joshua Green (College Captains), Travis Dunkley (Deputy Captain).
Congratulations Class of 2015 Congratulations to Redeemer’s graduating students of 2015 on their excellent results. 90% of Redeemer’s cohort chose an OP pathway in order to pursue further studies next year. Their results will open many doors for them as they pursue their future pathways. 80.6% of these students placed in the 1-15 range and 12.9% of students received an OP 1-3. Almost a third of the Class of 2015 also attained a VET certification at Redeemer highlighting our commitment to all study, training and work placement pathways.
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• The Kleinschmidt Centre facilities were upgraded to include two new toilets and two new tutor rooms. • Next to the Junior School administration building, “The Wave” (pictured) has been built to provide a new, covered, pick-up area and outdoor teaching space. • The MA block (former Middle School Office) underwent a transformation and is now the new home of Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care.
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Introducing The College had a significant overhaul of its online portal interfaces at the start of this year. We have combined all of our services into a “one-stop-shop” with a single sign-in environment to access all of the information you need. Redeemer Lutheran College is streamlining these services at my.redeemer.com.au with a product called ‘Schoolbox’. There is now just one link from our website via the MyRedeemer link to a single portal experience for parents and students. Families now find it much easier to navigate to find the information they require and have easier access to the students’ Learning Management System (LMS) interface.
Redeemer Remembers the ANZACs
For more information, visit: www.redeemer.com.au/news/myredeemer
Redeemer has a new website
As a growing college tradition over recent years, an ANZAC Dawn service was held on the Chapel Green in the lead up to ANZAC Day on Thursday 21 April, as Redeemer’s special tribute to the ANZACs. Special thanks to all staff and students for organising this event, together with the community breakfast which followed the service, now in its fifth year. Redeemer Junior School and Senior School also held special services in the lead up to this important event.
Helping Hands Van Turns Two!
In May, Redeemer Lutheran College launched an updated mobile friendly website with changes to the layout and content. The new website complements the addition of Redeemer’s new student Learning Management System, and parent portal, MyRedeemer earlier this year. Redeemer’s website has been re-developed to focus on the promotion and marketing of the College, and incorporates a new online enrolment application form in addition to important information describing the Redeemer difference (compared to other schools), as well as a comprehensive FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section. Members of the College community are encouraged to peruse this section of the website and promote this information to associates and friends who may be considering Redeemer as the school for their children. Redeemer’s electronic platforms are simply tools to assist in communications between school and home; like all good and effective communication, practices improve with regular dialogue, and therefore feedback from students, staff and parents is most welcome as we work toward staying connected. View the website at: www.redeemer.com.au
On Wednesday 15 June at our Junior School Chapel Service, we celebrated the 2nd birthday of our yellow ‘Helping Hands’ van! As a way of supporting the yellow van to operate and serve within the Mt Gravatt area, students brought in two cans of food or non-perishable pantry items. The College raised $1,650 towards Helping Hands, thanks to the students and staff who donated gold coins for our annual Free Dress Day fundraiser on Friday 3 June. All funds raised contribute to van expenses (including insurance, registration etc), as well as ongoing consumables. A special thank you to everyone involved in this special joint ministry together with Our Saviour Congregation. Learn more about Helping Hands at: www.redeemer.com.au/community/helpinghands
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COMMUNITY NEWS | REDEEMER RECORD
Movie Night …. Under the MPC Roof!
While the clouds may have hidden the stars, and the wet weather meant a relocation indoors to the MPC Auditorium, Redeemer’s fourth annual Parents & Friends Welcome Movie Night was a great night out for Redeemer families, as parents and children gathered together from the extended Redeemer community. As 7.00pm approached, the MPC began to fill with a sea of deck chairs and bean bags as families came along to enjoy “Paddington” on the big screen! A big thank you to the Parents & Friends Committee for once again initiating this community welcome event!
Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Redeemer Lutheran College invite you to the annual...
BUSH BONANZA for Cambodia
Supporting the work of Australian Lutheran World Service $10 single admission / $40 family admission Children under 5 are free 20% discount on all tickets if purchased online before the 1st August!
Bush Dancing | Live Music | Aussie BBQ (additional cost) Jumping Castle | Farm Animals | Face Painting
Saturday 6 August 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Multi-Purpose Centre, Redeemer Lutheran College 745 Rochedale Road, Rochedale For more information or to book your tickets go to: www.facebook.com/OurSaviour/events or www.trybooking.com/LWXI or contact Greg on 0431 824 013
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REDEEMER RECORD | COMMUNITY NEWS
Trivia Night Raises $9,350 for Cambodian Village
On Saturday 27 February, Redeemer Lutheran College hosted the annual Our Saviour Trivia Night. Thirty trivia teams pitted their wits against each other helping to raise $9,350 for the work of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) in Cambodia. The funds raised will go towards the construction of a pre-school building and a community pond for a rural village. Highlights of the night included amazing art work on the trivia tables (the winning table drawing the Cambodian jungle) and a hotly contested game of Heads and Tails. Table 20, ‘Lock it in Eddie’, won the night, taking home the inaugural Trivia Shield whilst ‘Google Eyes’ graciously took the wooden spoon.
a simple micro loan had made in their life. The thing that made the greatest impression on Col was the empowerment program that ALWS runs in Cambodia. Also in attendance was the 2016 Redeemer Cambodia Team. They joined with Our Saviour members working in the kitchen, serving sausages, washing glasses and cleaning up at the end. A big thank you for their valuable contribution. Overall it was a night of laughter and friendship, a few curly questions and, most importantly, funds raised to continue the essential work of ALWS. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Between trivia rounds, Redeemer Chaplain, Col Stiller, shared some of his experiences from his time in Cambodia. He retold a story of a family he’d met in Cambodia and the difference
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Jazz and Shiraz (& Bubbles) 130 guests from our community, including Redeemer parents, past parents, past students and staff shared a great evening on Saturday 28 May, listening to great music from the Redeemer Staff jazz band, tasting beautiful wines, and eating great food prepared by a dedicated bunch of volunteers. $2,500 was raised in support of the Welcome Hub Appeal, to offset the costs of the Chapel Hub, kitchen and toilets, funded by Our Saviour congregation.
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REDEEMER RECORD | SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Senior School News Fully Charged 2016 has seen significant change in the learning landscape at Redeemer. The introduction of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative has meant that students are enjoying the benefits of engaging with their own personal technology in the classroom and accessing activities and resources at school and at home, on our new learning management system, MyRedeemer. Part of the education program at Redeemer includes teaching students to be responsible digital citizens and to understand the importance of a positive online presence and the impact of their own digital footprint and reputation.
Mrs Anastasia Strong Head of Senior School
Technology allows us to connect with people on a local and global level and it allows us to access information and entertainment on demand. We are becoming more and more dependent on our devices and expect them to do just about everything, but cook dinner. Whilst study resources are now more accessible to students, a flat battery becomes a major problem in the wireless world! We need to be charged in order to be connected. Redeemer has embraced the digital world, but we still believe that face to face human interaction is the most vital element for student learning and wellbeing. Bill Gates proposed that “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” Our teachers are the most valuable resource in the classroom; their leadership, expertise, wisdom, care and interaction with students fosters a positive and collaborative learning environment. Unlike devices, teachers are fully charged and connected servants, with loving hearts, that make a difference in each child’s life.
Redeemer’s World’s Greatest Shave raises $6,500 On what has become a tradition in the Senior School over recent years, the Community Service Committee held their annual Redeemer’s World’s Greatest Shave on Thursday 2 June. The cold, wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the Year 12 Senior boys who volunteered to have their legs waxed and/or the heads shaved.
Together they raised $6,500 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Other Senior School students were able to have their hair sprayed a rainbow of colours, all for a good cause. Special thanks to Matters In Gray Training College and TAFE Brisbane for their support of this event.
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Pavement Art
On Wednesday 18 May, the Senior School students transformed the tuckshop concrete area with colourful chalk art that they designed and created. The images were based on the theme of Harvest.
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Middle Years
Senior Years
• 1st Place: MANSFIELD Team: Samantha Wong, Sam Du, Megan Kelly, Sarah Lee. Judge’s comment: “A unique design showing higher order conceptual thinking.” • 2nd Place: LAVARACK team: Jacqueline Salles, Isabella Daley, Ainsley Rudwick. • 3rd Place: RAMSAY Team: Paris Koppens, Laura Hindle, Heirine Kim, Izzy Black. • 4th Place: WILSON team: Jamie Li, Hanri Smith, Sariah Suter, Tahni Eaton.
• 1st Place: RAMSAY team: Rebecca Chan, Petra Stiller, Shania Feroz, Amy Byun. Judge’s comment: ”An original interpretation of the topic, studying vintage food packaging. Excellent rendering of texture to imitate wood grain.” • 2nd Place: LAVARACK Team: Jamie Cosijn, Rucha Kashikar, Lauren Wilson, Sarah Lam. • 3rd Place: MANSFIELD team: Kacey Chalmers, Jordyn O’Kearney, Jason Tang, Cody Hutton. • 4th Place: WILSON team: Sarah Grimes, Abbey Hollier, Alexandra West, Emily Boulus. Read more: www.redeemer.com.au/blog/ interhouse-pavement-art-competition
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Outdoor Education Year 7 Camp Luther Heights
Year 8 Camp Team Work
Year 11 Camp Leadership
The Year 7 cohort enjoyed their time at Luther Heights Camp from 8-10 February, riding the flying fox, tackling the ropes course, joining in a game show, playing games and swimming at the beach.
“We had a great time at Luther Heights from 15-17 February. We got to have heart thrilling experiences. We went onto the flying fox which was an exciting once in a life time experience. The most thrilling part was going to the beach and learning how to surf, we also had time to body board too! Some of the other activities that we did were the chair games, scavenger hunt and the team challenges; they helped us all to become better friends with people that we didn’t really know well before. It was a great camp and a great start to the new year.” Hannah J (Year 8)
“In just three days, I learnt so much about different aspects of leadership and the different characteristics and resources that I would need to be equipped with to become a good leader. Additionally, I conquered many fears, formed a whole heap of new friendships with people I never talked to and had an absolute ball in all of the activities we did. The encouragement that everyone in my group showed each other whilst doing activities truly made an impact on the way I appreciate my fellow peers.” Callie C (Year 11)
“For free time, it was very relaxing because the breeze there was amazing, wild kangaroos were seen and all the other kids are having fun. Luther Heights is a place where fun is anywhere.” Beatrice L (Year 7)
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Hospitality
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Year 11 Hospitality High Tea
Year 12 Hospitality Visit Versace
Learning Experiences at The Next Hotel
On Wednesday 1 June, parents, friends and staff of our Year 11 Hospitality students enjoyed a delicious High Tea in Redeemer’s hospitality facilities as part of the students’ assessment.
Year 12 Hospitality classes spent two days at Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast as part of Versace’s Inside Out Program. Their Cert II in Hospitality requires students to work in industry, so each student was rostered on to different departments of the hotel including service in the restaurants, preparing menu items for weddings, concierge and engineering work, which included setting up a carousel in the Grand Ballroom. Exhausted from learning what hard work really is, students checked in as hotel guests for the night and thoroughly enjoyed the buffet dinner, buffet breakfast, the comfy beds and the huge spa baths in each room.
As part of their assessment on the use of technology in the hospitality industry, the Year 11 Hospitality Practices class took an excursion to ‘The Next Hotel’ located in the Queen Street Mall. The refurbished and modernised Next Hotel is known for being virtually ‘paper free’, with the unique ability to provide new and improved technology devices to guests.
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ECS: Early Childhood Studies
Food & Textile Technology The Herb Garden Project Year 9 Food and Technology students have recently worked with staff from the maintenance department at the College to create a herb garden. This has been a simple and effective way to provide students with skills, experiences and role modelling to make wise food choices for themselves and the environment. “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.� Audrey Hepburn
Playgroup Mums Visit Year 11 ECS Year 11 ECS (Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care) On Thursday 26 May, the Year 11 ECS students were privileged to have some of the Redeemer Playgroup mothers visit their class. This activity helped the Early Childhood students gain competency in food preparation for young children.
Art Art Excursion During February, all the elective Art classes experienced the opportunity to view the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art and at The QLD Art Gallery, South Bank.
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Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival
Day 1 of the Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival, Track Day held at Scurr Oval on Friday 24 June 2016. Field events will be held on Monday 18 July.
Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Senior School Interhouse Cross Country Carnival
The 2016 Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday 4 February at Aqua Logan, Springwood. Congratulations to Lavarack House for taking out first place!
1st - Ramsay (1091 points) 2nd - Lavarack (1066 points)
1st – Lavarack (1894 points) 2nd – Wilson (1877 points)
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3rd – Mansfield (1789 points) 4th – Ramsay points (1554)
3rd - Mansfield (1028 points) 4th - Wilson (938 points)
REDEEMER RECORD | JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Junior School News From the Head of Junior School Students today are tech-savvy. They get more engaged and really thrive when they are using devices in the classroom. The introduction of compulsory BYOD this Semester has changed the way students are engaging with learning in their classroom. Integrating technology in the classroom is occurring across the curriculum to allow students to deepen and enhance the learning process. Students are using devices in such a way that they have become as essential to learning as a pencil and paper. Having devices in the classroom allows students instant access to the latest news, information and keeps them connected. Our Prep-Year 2 students are bringing a tablet to school. This gives them ease of access to a variety of apps which not only consolidates learning and enhances literacy and numeracy skills, but also allows students to create and then share what they have learnt.
Mrs Kelli McKeiver Head of Junior School
Our Years 3-6 students use their devices to access MyRedeemer to stay informed. Through the MyRedeemer page students also visit their class page where they can access tasks created by the teacher, complete quizzes and post blogs about their learning. The devices are also used for research, and interestingly students are enjoying the ability to go online for dictionary and thesaurus work. The presentation of information can now take place in multiple mediums. Our Year 6 students produced an online storybook to share with their Year 1 buddies. Finally, by using Google Docs, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers to share written work to receive and give feedback. Many of our students comment how they are enjoying using their devices as part of their everyday learning. Teachers are also witnessing how devices in the classroom are expanding learning as students are accessing and increasing their knowledge by doing further research at home. Teachers will continue to explore and offer students a variety of ways to engage in technology. Teachers will also continue to educate students on how to appropriately use devices in this increasingly connected world.
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Junior School House Captains
Junior School Buddy Program
2016 Junior School House Captains are:
The Buddy Program allows for some of our older students to come together with our youngest and newest students and form friendships across the Junior School. For the Years 5 and 6 students, it is a chance to practise some patience and re-connect with their inner Prep or Year 1 child and, for the Preps and Year 1s, it is an opportunity to know some older children in the Junior School and to learn from them.
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Mansfield: Daniel Foo and Mia White Wilson: Phoenix Hatherill and Caitlyn Halim Lavarack: Sion Kim and Jordana Wenke Ramsay: Zander Shepherd and Erin Bradshaw
Under Eights Day
We have already seen the effects of this great program in the playground with the older students looking out for their younger buddies and sometimes even sharing a game together in the Multi-Purpose Centre.
Prep Bible Presentation
On Friday 27 May, the students in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 joined in our Redeemer Under Eights Day celebrations. It was a great success and lots of fun was had by all – children and adults • “On Under Eights Day I went to the shaving cream art and it went everywhere. I also did a drawing and brought it home. I went to the movies. It was a bunny movie.” Bailey R (1MB) • “I liked the box construction. I built a little tank. I also enjoyed playing with Lego and drawing on the pavement with chalk.” Daniel G (2JL)
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Wednesday 17 February was a very exciting day for our Prep students. Following our usual Chapel service, they were all presented with their very own picture book Bible, gifted to them by Our Saviour Congregation.
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Outdoor Education
Overview
Year 4 Camp
Year 5 Camp
The Outdoor Education Program at Redeemer is a planned program for Years 3-11. Its aim is to develop self-confident students who have a positive appreciation of their own worth as individuals. The program is more than just a series of camps, being focused on personal development which nurtures students’ capabilities for service and leadership.
Our Year 4 students had a great time on camp at Lake Moogerah from 10-11 March. Prior to camp, there were a few nerves about the activities which included constructing rafts, a military style mud obstacle course, surviving in the bush and low ropes, but these fears were quickly replaced by excitement as students enthusiastically participated in all activities.
Over the days of 25-27 May, students enjoyed a variety of activities including body-boarding, circus skills, low-ropes, sand sculpting and team based adventures at their Year 5 Camp at Currimundi Lakes on the Sunshine Coast. The first night concluded with a disco and the second night ended with a movie.
The Junior School programs for Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 are appropriate to each year level and build on the learning that takes place in the classroom. Students develop their skills, knowledge, and experience in terms of relationships, independence, communication and problems solving; whilst experiencing increasing levels of interdependence within their year level cohort.
It was lovely to see the students in an environment outside of the classroom and the challenges this throws up are all part of developing much sought after resilience and intrinsic motivation.
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Year 1 Geckoes Wildlife Incursion
Fire Visit
The Year 1 students were very excited to have a visit from Kirstan and a range of animals from Geckoes Wildlife. The students were delighted to observe and touch some fascinating animals, such as a long-necked turtle, a potoroo, a golden bush tailed possum, a frog, two different species of lizards, a green tree snake, a python, a barnyard owl and a baby crocodile!
On Wednesday, 20 April, the students were very excited to have a visit from the fire fighters and fire truck on Fred Davey Oval.
“I liked the frog because it was wiggly.” Irene (1NP) “I loved learning interesting things about the animals, mostly the owl!” Indigo (1MB)
Year 5 St Helena Excursion On Monday 29 February, Year 5 ventured off on a voyage through Moreton Bay to arrive at St Helena Island, where the students learned about prison life on the island in the late 1800’s. “I really liked the excursion to St Helena Island. The cemeteries were interesting and sad. One boy passed away at age 8 because he stood on a rusty nail. It was interesting seeing the ruins of what was left on the island.” Ava M “I liked the trip to St Helena because you experienced the life of prisoners back then and it was hard, sad and if you were a prisoner it would have been terrifying. Some people even died on St Helena. All the prisoners’ cells and workplaces are now ruins.” Thomas W “I enjoyed the acting and the comedy of the prisoners and guard, I also enjoyed learning about the history of Australia. I hope they never use the cat-o-nine tails at school.” Jasmine W
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“I liked the fire hose. We learned how to go down low and go, go, go!” Ethan (1NP) “I liked seeing and learning all about the fire truck gear.” Finn (1AG) “The firefighters showed us giant scissors that could chop cars if they were in an accident.” Joshua (1MB)
REDEEMER RECORD | JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Junior School Cross Country
Junior School Sports Day
The Junior School Interhouse Cross Country Carnival was held at the end of Term 1 on Monday, 21 March.
The Junior School Sports Day was held in the last week of Term 2 on Wednesday 22 June. Congratulations to Ramsay House who took out first place!
Well done to Ramsay House for winning the Junior School Cross Country Carnival this year. More importantly, well done to all the Junior School students who eagerly participated in this event. It was wonderful to see so many students from Years 3-6 selecting to run in the main race to gain more points for their team, rather than choosing to participate in the fun run. 1st Place – Ramsay (245 points) 2nd Place – Wilson (221 points) 3rd Place – Mansfield (202 points) 4th Place – Lavarack (175 points)
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MUSIC NEWS | REDEEMER RECORD
Queensland Youth Music Awards
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Senior Singers – Gold!
Junior Choir – Silver!
On the evening of 31 May, Redeemer’s Senior Singers took out the top Gold award and trophy at the Queensland Youth Music Awards at The Gap State High School. The group was competing in their category ‘Secondary Choir – Auditioned’ against 15 other strong Choral schools across South East Queensland!
Congratulations to Redeemer’s Junior Choir who also recently competed in the Queensland Youth Music Awards at The Gap State High School and came home with a Silver Award in their division!
REDEEMER RECORD | MUSIC NEWS
Redeemer Music Visits Local Aged Care Facilities
On Friday 13 May, College Choristers, Junior Choir, Voiceworx and Flute Choir took part in a “Music Road Trip” to visit two aged care facilities to entertain the residents. The students performed at ‘Freedom Aged Care’ and ‘The Plains Retirement Village’. The students were very well behaved and represented Redeemer with pride. It was a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community.
Year 5 Band Bootcamp
On Saturday 5 March, 70 excited Year 5 students carrying assorted instruments, met in the Kleinschmidt Centre to begin their Boot Camp. A number of expert instrumental tutors from around Queensland were invited to come to Redeemer to work with the students to help them gain some extra skills. These terrific instrumentalists worked with the students for over an hour, improving their instrumental technique, tone and tuning, while teaching everyone new notes and rhythms to play!
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SPORTS NEWS | REDEEMER RECORD
JTAS Swimming SLAPS Carnival Congratulations to the JTAS Swimming Team who won the Red Division of the Southern Lutheran Primary Schools Swimming Carnival at St Peter’s Indooroopilly. Some excellent individual and team results were achieved.
Year 9 Girls Tennis – Premiers Congratulations to our Year 9 Girls Tennis team, Premiers for 2016! The following students were presented with their pennants at the School Assembly on Friday 6 May: Hannah Seeto, Erin Gec, Maggie Lee and Mikaela Clark
Junior School Sports Captains Congratulations to our Year 6 students who have been selected to participate in the inaugural JTAS Sports Captains Program. This program is in addition to the leadership program run at Redeemer and aims to develop the social and psychological skills of our children in a sporting context. Over the course of the year, students will meet and undertake a series of short sessions which have been designed to develop leadership skills and to create a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a good leader. The Junior School Sports Captains for 2016 are: • AFL Brock Turluccio and Will Draper (Vice-Captain) • Athletics Maddie Gross and Elizabeth Ducke (Vice-Captain) • Basketball Isaac Georghiou and Nathan Smith (Vice-Captain) • Cricket Cade Linde and Rhys Thurstun (Vice-Captain) • Cross Country Leila Koppens and Michaela Meyer (Vice-Captain) • Hockey Taylor Drake and Simarleen Kaur (Vice-Captain) • Netball Sophie Garbutt and Emersyn Morris (Vice-Captain) • Rugby Jackson Leadbetter and Jack Harris (Vice-Captain) • Soccer Griffin Howlett and Angelina Charalambous (Vice-Captain) • Swimming Avan Eiby and Caitlyn Halim (Vice-Captain) • Tennis Abbey Endres and Piper Mackay (Vice-Captain) • Touch Tayah Van der Loos and Maddy Vela (Vice-Captain)
Business Directory An initiative of the Redeemer Parents and Friends Committee
Support the Businesses that Support Redeemer! The Redeemer Lutheran College Community Business Directory serves to connect families, staff, alumni, and supporters of our college throughout our community in a practical and mutually beneficial way.
redeemer.com.au/community/business-directory comrelations@redeemer.com.au
REDEEMER RECORD | SPORTS NEWS
Year 10 Boys Volleyball – Gold! Congratulations to Redeemer Year 10 Boys Volleyball. Gold Medal winners in a three set thriller against Pacific Pines at the recent Volleyball Schools Cup! Throughout the tournament the Redeemer boys represented the College with skill, honour and determination! Congratulations to Sebastien Paisarn for taking out the tournament’s Most Valuable Player!
Year 12 Recreation
Year 12 PE
Students Personal Training Sessions
Recently, the Year 12 Physical Education cohorts from Redeemer and Rochedale High played Volleyball games together, which allowed the teachers from both schools to compare standards of students. Redeemer came out on top, winning all of the games played and therefore coming away with the inaugural volleyball trophy!! The morning of competition not only offered an excellent level of skill and game play for students, but also continued to cement the relationship with our neighbouring school.
As part of our Recreation course in Year 12 at Redeemer, students complete a Certificate III in Fitness. In Term 2, students have been training our teachers after school on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In Term 3, they are training clients over the age of 55 or those who would fall into the special populations category. This category of client has a known special need e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes.
Redeemer vs Rochedale
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STAFF NEWS | REDEEMER RECORD
Staff Profiles Pastor Damien Martin
Mr Tommy Peak
Senior Chaplain
Coordinator of Sport Development
When you were a school student, what did you want to be when you grew up? I really can’t remember. It’s not like it was so far in the dim dark past that it’s been lost in the sands of time. More like I plain don’t remember. Certainly being a Pastor was something I had thought about but probably more in the general sense of “I desire to serve God”, but on that same list was being an Astrophysicist, a professional writer, an Oceanographer (which I actually studied to become) a track and field athlete and probably a dozen more jobs. Where were you born? Toowoomba What is your favourite place that you have ever visited? Alaska? Northern Thailand? Burma? The world is an amazing place. I’ve been around it once and would do it again in a heartbeat as there is still so much more to see. What is your favourite superhero and why? If I keep it mainstream, then my superhero of choice is Captain America or Hal Jordan (the Green Lantern). If I go slightly more geeky, it’s Neil Gaiman’s Sandman, and if I’m really going to ruin my reputation, then it’s Tony Chu from “Chew” by Rob Guillory and John Layman. But, wait! Superheros are not just in comic books right; so can I also say Harry Dresden (series written by Jim Butcher)? Or Bob Howard (series written by Charles Stross)… as you can guess my list is only going to increase! As to why? It’s the heroism. I love reading stories about people with fantastic abilities who choose to use them to help other people rather than to achieve personal glory. Not only do they serve others with their powers, but they often make sacrifices in their own personal lives and relationships in the defence of the many. They willingly save others, as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, SES volunteers and soldiers do every day in the real world. Death is an overused storytelling device in modern comics, but when used well it drives home the sacrifice that heroes—super or not—make in the service of others, and that is inspirational. Who is your role model, and why? Moses. He was a friend of God’s (Exodus 33:11) What is one fun fact about yourself? I’ve climbed Mt Sini and swum in the Red Sea (the one that Moses crossed on dry ground). What are some words of wisdom you would like to pass on to current students? I’d like to share with you some lyrics of a favourite song, “Greater” by MercyMe: “There’ll be days I lose the battle; Grace says that it doesn’t matter ‘Cause the cross already won the war; He’s Greater, He’s Greater I am learning to run freely; understanding just how He sees me And it makes me love Him more and more; He’s Greater, He’s Greater”
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What does this position entail? Coordinating JTAS teams and overseeing the athletic development and participation of students throughout the college. Why did you apply for this role, and what brought you to Redeemer? Having coached soccer in the school for the past 4 years, I was keen to become a full time member of the Redeemer community and to work towards inspiring young people to participate and perform across a range of sports in order to achieve their personal goals. When you were a school student, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a Soccer player until I was 16 when I decided to be a Soccer Coach. Where were you born? Chester, England What is your favourite place that you have ever visited? Wilsons Prom in Victoria What is your favourite sport and why? Soccer is my favourite sport and has been a huge passion my whole life. As a child I was lucky enough to have my Dad take me to watch Manchester United and have been to two European Cup finals in Barcelona and Moscow. I still play regularly and watch as much as I can. Do you prefer dogs or cats? Dogs What is your favourite cuisine? Indian food! Chicken Saagwala, Lamb Rogan Josh or Butter Chicken… Who is your role model, and why? Eric Cantona, because of the passion and creativity he brought to sport. He was one of the earliest foreign players to play in the Premier League and introduced higher standards in terms of training and match preparation which had a huge impact on young players such as Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham in the early 1990s. What is one fun fact about yourself? I lived in New York for two years coaching soccer to young players. What are some words of wisdom you would like to pass on to current students? Every pro was once an amateur, every expert was once a beginner…. So dream big, and start now!
REDEEMER RECORD | STAFF NEWS
Welcome to New Staff 2016
Pastor Damien Martin (Senior Chaplain), Mrs Dianne Furlonger (Home Economics), Mrs Sarah Say (Learning Enhancement), Mrs Amanda Hall (Year 6), Ms Nadine Richardson (Year 3), Mr Tommy Peak (Coordinator of Sports Development), Mrs Kylee O’Neill (Prep)
Redeemer Staff Service Awards Throughout its 3½ decades Redeemer has been blessed with a very stable staff, both teaching and non-teaching staff. Redeemer’s long serving staff members have provided the College with stability and helped maintain a culture of caring and service to students, parents and each other. In 2013, Redeemer’s College Council introduced a Redeemer Staff Service Award to ensure that staff service and loyalty is appropriately acknowledged. The awards acknowledge full time employment as well as staff who continued to serve the college whether their employment status was part-time or ‘on leave. Presentations were made at the staff opening service in January prior to students commencing the school year to 18 Redeemer staff for their service and loyalty to the College. Congratulations and thank you to each of the 2016 award recipients: 10 Years:
15 Years:
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Ms Mel Chard Mrs Sharon Gerbich Mrs Jenny Ludwig Mr Javier Sanchez Mr Philip Sharwood Biedermann • Mr Shane Stone • Mr Bill Clarke • Mrs Teri Grandin
Mrs Jodie Dart Mr John Field Mrs Kelli McKeiver Mr Mark Rasi Mrs Anastasia Strong Mrs Pauline Wilson
20 Years: • Mr Stephen Sisson 25 Years (Pictured): • Miss Rosilyn Frieberg • Mrs Karen Flowers • Mrs Sharon Davey
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church News
Our Saviour Youth Group Our Saviour Youth Group has had a busy semester with the car wash and Rock ‘n’ Roll fundraisers, the long weekend away for OSY Camp, and the Easter EGGstravaganza, which brought over 60 youth along for an incredible Easter Egg hunt.
Rock ‘n’ Roll - On 27 May, with poodle skirts, leather jackets and hairspray, in spilled over 120 people for a night of dancing and fun, raising $2,000 to aid the youth who attended the faith-boosting camp, Christian Life Week.
OSY Camp - On 29 April, a group of 45 young people from Our Saviour travelled to Somerset Dam for a weekend of new friendships, hill-side games, swimming in the dam, singing around the campfire, tasty food, prayer and fellowship!
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church News
Easter Live Over 1,000 people filled Redeemer Chapel across the Easter long weekend to experience the Easter story presented by Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Over 100 contributors (including many Redeemer students, staff and parents) were involved in the series of services from Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, presenting the Easter message with dance, drama, music and messages.
Praise God for our Easter worship witness—for guests, visitors, family and friends who came to experience worship with us. Pray for every worshipper to value the joy and new hope of Christ at Easter, and eagerly share their stories with others.
Getting Involved at Our Saviour • Helping Hands – Serving others within our community on Friday evenings • Prep Readers – Reading Bible stories to Prep students on Wednesdays • Play Group – Parents and Grandparents of babies and toddlers meet on Tuesday mornings • Kids for Christ – Children’s Ministry for 5-10 year olds on Sunday mornings • OSYouth Group – Youth Ministry for Years 7-12 on Friday evenings at Redeemer Chapel • Wednesday Morning Cuppa – For parents following Junior School Assembly on Wednesday mornings • Mid-Week Prayer Group – Wednesday mornings in the Prayer Chapel Contact ‘Doorways’ for more information on how to get involved, or visit www.oslc.org.au
Inspired by Jesus Our Saviour Lutheran Church worships in Redeemer Chapel, 745 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale Every Sunday, 8.30am morning worship, 9.30am children’s ministries, 6.00pm evening worship For more information contact Our Saviour Lutheran Church office, “Doorways” 545 Underwood Rd, Rochedale. Phone: 3219 0055 Email: office@oslc.org.au Pastor Robin Stelzer: 0439 606 989 Pastoral Care Hotline – 0439 606 989
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REDEEMER ALUMNI | REDEEMER RECORD
Alumni News Alison Wishart (88)
Carmel Barnes (nee Wendt, 10)
Alison Wishart (88) is now working at the State Library of New South Wales as a Senior Curator after previously working at the Australian War Memorial, National Museum of Australia.
Claudia Cawley (99)
From Redeemer student to top award winning Jeweller, Claudia Cawley (99) has now opened her design, create, repair & restore jewellery retail store in Capalaba. Claudia loved Art at Redeemer and was able to expand on her artistic talents by becoming a qualified jeweller, in traineeships with high end Gold Coast and Brisbane jewellers. Her outstanding design and excellently finished piece for the ‘Young Jeweller’ Awards earned her first prize. Next step on her journey was opening her own retail store, located on busy Old Cleveland Road, in Capalaba where she offers jewellery designs, re-modelling and repairs under the name of ‘Jewellers Vault’.
In December 2015, Carmel Barnes (nee Wendt, 10) graduated from Christian Heritage College with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education and a Dean’s Commendation.
David Lean (10) David Lean (10) recently started writing for and helping to edit the Atlantic Daily Bulletin which is the quarterly journal of the British Titanic Society. He was invited to do so after attending their convention in Southampton.
Experience Redeemer 2016 College Tours
Take a closer look at Redeemer Term 3 Wednesday 3 August 2016, 9am-11am Term 4 Wednesday 19 October 2016, 5pm-6pm (Twilight Tour) RSVP Online: www.redeemer.com.au/enrolments/open-days Email: enrolments@redeemer.com.au Phone: Enrolments Registrar on 3340 8807
Redeemer Lutheran College, 745 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale
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Alumni Profile: Stephen Lamar (87)
In what years did you attend Redeemer Lutheran College? I commenced Year 8 at Redeemer in 1983 and I finished Year 12 at the end of 1987. What was your favourite subject at school? Music and Art were my two favourites. I studied music throughout my time at Redeemer but only took up Art in Year 12 because I wasn’t achieving very well in Chemistry in Year 11. Who was your favourite (or most influential) teacher at Redeemer? Ann Livesy was an inspiration. She was strict and pragmatic, but she had a fine sense of humour and instilled in me a deep passion for music. Vivienne Rohlach was also a wonderful teacher. She was very encouraging, particularly during times when I would play piano for morning chapel and she demonstrated kindness and compassion. What was the most valuable thing that you learnt at Redeemer? To follow your passions and to maintain the discipline required to achieve your goals! When you were at school, what were your career aspirations? I originally wanted to be a medical doctor as I had a desire to help people. At the time this seemed like the most reasonable direction to take, although I realised in senior that while I was achieving reasonable results academically, they fell short of the requirements to be accepted into medicine. What did you go on to pursue after graduating from Redeemer? I initially completed a Fine Arts degree based on my achievement in Art in Year 12. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of studying at the Queensland College of Art. The following year I worked with
Tibetan refugees in Northern India. The experience instilled in me an ongoing passion for international development work. I then completed a Graduate Diploma in Education and worked for a number of years as a high school art teacher. I spent two years working as a creative arts director for a large church organisation and then returned to education for a number of years where I focused my energies on working in a therapeutic capacity with children and young people who were disengaged from school. At that time I completed a Masters Degree in Counselling which led me to working in higher education as a counselling educator. I then completed a clinical PhD in psychology…ironically I did become a Doctor in the end… just not of the medical variety! For the last fourteen years I have been working in the School of Human Services and Social Work where I teach counselling and professional ethics to social work and human services students. As part of my university work I coordinate a number of international development projects that involve frequent travel to India and Nepal. The India project focuses on the psychosocial adjustment of individuals living with HIV/AIDs. The Nepal work more broadly focuses on child protection, but chiefly involves assisting local organisations in the removal of young children working in commercial sex work and increasing the safety of children working in hazardous conditions in the Kathmandu Valley. What steps did you take to end up in the position you are now? Interestingly, the journey into therapeutic work, higher education and international development was somewhat organic. A lot of doors opened at just the right time. I am particularly passionate about what I do…I believe this passion was a key ingredient in leading me in the specific direction I have taken. Describe your typical ‘working’ day? If I am working in Australia, my day may include teaching students, writing research publications or reports, working therapeutically with clients, responding to a large quantity of emails… everyday is different! If I am working in the field, I may visit specific organisations supporting people living with HIV or assisting children working in exploitative or hazardous conditions. I am frequently called upon to offer training in child protection, counselling or case management. Some trips involve
working directly with beneficiaries of services, making assessments about the psychosocial health of children or families. I might also visit HIV clinics, brick kilns, cabin restaurants, or massage parlours to assess the needs of individuals. Every day in the field is different. What experiences/achievements have you had since graduating from Redeemer? I married my partner Emma, raised three sons (Keelan 18, Kristian 16 and Tobias 12 years of age), travelled to many places across the globe, built a house, wrote a book, won a national university teaching award and learned to knit! How do you spend your leisure time? I am an avid reader and am a big fan of literary fiction! I enjoy any activity involving water – I swim both for pleasure and to stay fit, have taken up stand up paddle boarding with my eldest son, enjoy holidays with the family at the beach, squeezing in some sight-seeing when I travel abroad…and knitting…I’m knitting my first pair of socks, but have completed a number of scarves that I’ve either given away or that have become additions to my wardrobe. My second son will not allow me to knit at his soccer matches! Where do you hope to be in ten years from now? Because I am so passionate about my work, I would like to continue working within the School of Human Services and Social Work. I am also hopeful that my international development work will have expanded into other countries by that time. I am also looking forward to seeing my sons’ futures expanding and to continue building my relationship with them. I’d also like to be doing some co-therapeutic work with my partner, Emma who is a very gifted family therapist! If there is one piece of advice that you could pass on to current students, what would it be? Definitely to find out what you are passionate about and pursue your passions wholeheartedly! Also, consider your personal values and do your best to pursue work opportunities that align with these! I wake up every morning looking forward to my next day of work because I actually believe in what I do!
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Births Vanessa (Keith, 99) Vanessa (Keith, 99) and Justin Humphrey and their daughter welcomed Amelie Grace Humphrey to their family on 22 October, 2014.
Carleigh (Friend, 06) and Elliot Fraser (05)
Joshua Keith (03)
Moritz Klussmann (03)
Moritz Klussmann (03) and Lydia Benton welcomed another son and brother for Janosch, Joshua Raphael, on 5 January 2016, in Berlin, Germany.
Carleigh (Friend, 06) and Elliot Fraser (05) and are excited to share that their son, Blake Elliott Fraser, entered the world on the 6 October 2015.
Michelle (Kyffin, 06)
Rachel (Richter, 99)
On 4 May, Rachel (Richter, 99) Joel Cramer welcomed Benedict Gideon into the family. He is blessing and a delight, much loved especially by his big sister Eleanora. They are currently living in Adelaide where Joel is the Pastor at The Ark Lutheran Church.
Samantha Stiller (Rigby, 08) and Isaac Stiller (03)
Michelle (Kyffin, 06) and Dan Calder welcomed their son, Alexander, born October 2014.
Emily Baker (Gilbert, 02)
Mark Owen (06)
Mark Owen (06) and partner Farron Sullivan had triplets born 22 March 2016. Two boys, Brodie and Harlen, and one girl, Zadie. All are healthy and keeping Mum and Dad on their toes 24/7!
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Cherie and Joshua Keith (03) and their daughter, Milah, welcomed Chase Alexander Keith, born 27 July 2015, at 1.27pm. Pictured here with grandfather, Michael and great grandfather, Alexander Keith (who Chase is named after). Alexander was a foundation parent of Redeemer.
Samantha Stiller (Rigby, 08) and Isaac Stiller (03) welcomed their second child, Elizabeth Leigh Stiller on January 15, 2016. A little sister for Edward, who was born November 25, 2013.
Emily Baker (Gilbert, 02) and her husband Rowan welcomed their third child, Oscar Laurence, on 14 August 2015. Oscar is a very smiley little man and is absolutely adored by his older siblings, Taylah (5) and Aiden (3).
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Weddings
Stay in Touch
Sidney Wong (09) and Lydia Chau (08)
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
Details regarding reunions 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
Sidney Wong (09) and Lydia Chau (08) were married on May 21, 2016. Some of their bridal party included past students Clare Chau (nee Chan 09), Anna Halloran (08) and Hayden Lo (09)
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Reunions Past students and teachers are invited to attend the reunion of their graduating class from Redeemer Lutheran College.
Class of 2006
Class of 1996
Class of 1986
10 Year Reunion
20 Year Reunion
30 Year Reunion
When: Saturday 3 September 2016
When: Saturday 3 September 2016
When: Saturday 8 October 2016
Time:
Time:
Time:
7.00pm – 11.00pm
7.00pm – 11.00pm
7.00pm – 11.00pm
Where: The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
Where: The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
Where: The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
RSVP:
RSVP:
RSVP:
with online payment by Monday 29 August 2016
with online payment by Monday 29 August 2016
with online payment by Monday 3 October 2016
Tickets: www.redeemer.com.au/events/reunions Cost: $25pp (partners/family welcome) Coordinators: If you would like to organise this reunion, please email alumni@redeemer.com.au Further information: www.redeemer.com.au/community/alumni | alumni@redeemer.com.au | 07 3340 8888
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Redeemer Sports Awards Evening, 7.00pm (Chapel) Redeemer Concert Series #9 – Junior and Middle Years Finale and BYO Evening Picnic, 6.00pm (MPC) Parents and Friends Meeting, 7.00pm-9.00pm (SRC6, Senior Resource Centre) Valedictory Service, 7.00pm (Chapel) Senior School Celebration Ceremony, 8.40am (Chapel) Junior School Celebration Ceremony, 8.40am (Chapel) Term 4 Concludes
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Christmas Eve Service at Redeemer Chapel, 7.00pm Christmas Day Service at Redeemer Chapel, 8.30am
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Celebrating our community ...with fun for the whole family!
Redeemer Fair Saturday 22 October 2016, 1pm-7pm Food • Rides • Stalls • Entertainment
Springboard Showcase
Fireworks 745 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale
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