![]() Installations with a splash of redWelcome to the start of a new year! What a relief it is to be starting 2023 with a normal rhythm again. The start of the year sees many schools holding installation services. So why do we have installations in Lutheran schools? I spent 30 years of my working life in secular working environments. I was always in Christ’s service in those places too but in different ways. When I was installed into this role, it was amazing to me that I was able to make a vow of service to God out loud in front of others as part of my working life. Doing that could get you sacked in some other workplaces. ![]() ![]() Have you met Suzanne?If not, you soon will as Suzanne Jessen has joined LEA as the Director of Leadership. Suzanne will be talking to staff and visiting schools across the Lutheran education sector at every opportunity so please reach out to her if there is an opportunity in your school for a visit. Many educators will already have met Suzanne as she has worked previously for various Lutheran schools in Queensland, Independent Schools Queensland, LEQ and the Queensland Association of State School Principals. ![]() 2023 Germany TourA small number of places are still available to join the 2023 Germany Tour which will be an in-depth focus on Lutheran identity and formation. Tour dates from 23 September to 6 October. Eligible participants include leaders in Lutheran schools or ECSs, members of the school executive team, school pastors, Christian Studies and formation leaders. For information and expressions of interest, please email lea@lutheran.edu.au. ![]() An amalgamationA strong partnership between Concordia College and St Peters Blackwood has led to an amalgamation on 1 January 2023. St Peters will be known as Concordia College – St Peters Campus, Blackwood and deliver education from ELC to Year 6. At this exciting time in the history of Concordia College and St Peters Campus, our prayers and thoughts are with the school leadership, staff and the wider community. ![]() Share a storyLEA eNews is about the education community and their connections. We are keen to share news and stories from your community. If you have a story that you believe would be worth sharing, please do forward to our office by emailing lea@lutheran.edu.au. All submissions will be given strong consideration! ![]() Principal AppointmentsMr Richard Baird will commence as Principal of Endeavour College from Term 2, 2023. Mr Thomas Brennen will commence as Principal of Cornerstone College from Term 3, 2023. ![]() ![]() LEA Events5 June 2023: LDP 8 graduationSave the date for the LDP 8 graduation. The events will be held in various locations. 3 – 4 July 2023: LDP 9 Introductory workshopLDP 9 introductory workshop will be an intensive workshop held in Adelaide. 30 September - 3 October 2025: ACLE 7 BrisbanePlanning is already underway for ACLE 7 to be held in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Keep the date free as it again promises to be an exciting and vibrant ACLE. ![]() Come to the banquet!The call is out for schools, congregations and aged-care facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand to host art exhibitions on the theme “Come to the Banquet”. The idea is to hold an exhibition in your local community in August 2023 (or as close to then as possible…). ![]() Festival of LearningALC's Festival of Learning returns from 21 to 23 February 2023 as an exclusively online event with the theme 'Holy and dearly loved - called and clothed'. Registrations close 20 February. News from the regions![]() ![]() PrincipalBethany Lutheran Primary School, Raceview Ipswich, is seeking an experienced leader to guide and influence an amazing community engaged in a contemporary Christian education journey. All current vacancies in Lutheran education can be found on teachers.on.net ![]() You are receiving LEA eNews because you are a leader in Lutheran Education in Australia or you have signed up to receive it. To unsubscribe, click here. To change your email address, click here. To sign up to other Lutheran Church of Australia eNews, click here. 197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006 |