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The LORDS VoiceLutheran Ormeau Rivers District School Newsletter

February 7, 2020

Devotion Thought

When you show compassion for someone you show empathy. God has compassion on us. God has shown compassion to us through sending Jesus to die on a cross. Because of this we continue to experience grace in our lives. As an expression of His love, we can continue to show compassion to others.

How can we put compassion into practice? Do you have a friend going through a tough time? Let them know you care and that you will listen to them. No judgment or advice needs to be given. We often say we are too busy or we don’t have time today or we’ll do it next week. Don’t wait. The time to show compassion is now.

This is what the Lord says: Do what is right and true. Be kind and merciful to each other.

Zechariah 7:9

InvitationEveryone from the LORDS Community is welcome to attend the installation of the new Alberton Parish Pastor on Sunday, February 9 starting at 2pm at LORDS (in the COLA). We look forward to welcoming Pastor Geoff Johnston, his wife Kelly and daughter Mia into the community. All are welcome to celebrate this special occasion in the life of the Alberton Parish and school.

Food Order DaysWe have been advised that our new Tuckshop on Wheels will be ready for delivery to LORDS within the next month.Food Order Days will resume once the tuckshop has been delivered to the school and set up.We look forward to this new service being available to our school community and thank FOLS for their foresight and fundraising efforts to bring this project to its completion.

Welcome to 2020 from the School Council On behalf of the LORDS School Board, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new families joining LORDS this year and also to our returning families. I trust that you have had a safe and blessed Christmas break. Over the break the new STEM room has been finished and students are already reaping the rewards.

Staff, capably led by Ms Jodie Hoff, have been engaged in learning and planning for the year before students have returned, looking at the theme, ‘If not you, then who?’. Our staff are the strength of LORDS and these dedicated individuals make a team that is working hard for your child’s educational outcomes – hands, head and heart.

This year the School Board will continue to serve the LORDS community through planning future growth projects and strategically planning for education within and beyond the 21st century. We are also excited to welcome Pastor Geoff Johnston into the LORDS community as School Pastor and look forward to his installation this weekend.

May God continue to bless the LORDS community in all our endeavours this year as we grow and serve together.

Yours’ in Christ,

Karen Koehler

Acting Chairperson – LORDS School Board.

Stymie


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If not you, then who?

A great start to 2020It has been a fantastic start to the 2020 school year at LORDS.

Our new Design Laboratory is already a firm favourite with students and staff alike and we look forward to many exciting learning adventures taking place in this space.

As we come to the end of Week 2, already so much great learning is taking place alongside structured programs and of course exploration of this year's theme 'If Not You Then Who?' which is a call to action for all of our community.

As is LORDS tradition, this week started with our annual Opening Worship Service which is an opportunity for our community to welcome new staff along with celebrating the appointment of whole School and Junior School Captains and Vice Captains.

Our first ever double class Year 12 cohort was also presented with their Senior Badges at the service. The moving from one Year 12 class to two in 2020 spearheads the strong growth in student numbers with our current population from kindy to Year 12 standing at more than 700 students.

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Welcome to the LORDS Instrumental Music ProgramThe Instrumental Music Program is a co-curricular program for all students, external to the music curriculum delivered in the classroom. We believe music enhances the process of learning. Therefore, all students are encouraged to explore and develop their musical ability through the various Instrumental Music opportunities.

LessonsAll students at LORDS are provided the opportunity to explore and develop their musical ability through Individual or Group Music Lessons with a qualified and experienced Music Tutor.

The Individual or Group Music Lessons meet students’ individual musical abilities and needs while motivating them to explore and recognise a variety of musical literature. Tuition fees apply.

To register your interest for instrumental lessons, go to https://lords.mymusicstaff.com/Login and select “Sign-Up”. Complete your details and the relevant tutor will contact you to discuss the program and payment details. The link is also available on the LORDS parent lounge under School Links>General Links>Instrumental Music.

Lessons take place during school hours with lesson times published through an online calendar available to students and parents. At the conclusion of each semester, a report will be provided on each student’s progress, including an assessment of performance musicality, technique, knowledge and understanding and behaviour.

We offer Individual or Group Music Lessons in the following:• Voice• Piano• Drumkit• Strings – Violin, Viola or Cello• Guitar• Bass Guitar• Ukulele• Woodwind• Brass

Instrumental Program

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WELCOME TO 2020 PARENT CONNECTION EVENINGS

These evenings are an opportunity for all parents to connect with their child’s teacher/s & our community.

Principal Jodie Hoff will also provide insights to the 2020 Learning and Teaching developments at LORDS

during the Principal Sessions.

Parents should attend on the date/s which apply to their child/ren’s Year Level.

Monday, February 10 (Prep, Year 1, 2, 8, 9, 12)Wednesday, February 12 (Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11)

Program6pm - 7pm FOLS Parent Welcome to 2020 (drinks&fingerfood)

7pm - 7.30pm Principal Session in L1/2 (Junior School Year levels)

Classroom visit (Middle & Senior School Pastoral Care Classes)

7.40pm Principal Session in L1/2 - 8.10pm (Middle & Senior School Pastoral Care Classes)

Classroom visit (Junior School Year levels)

Pleasenote:Ifyouneedtoattendbothevenings,youareonlyrequiredtoattendthePrincipal’ssessionononeofthoseeveningsnotboth.

We look forward to seeing you all and developing our home / school partnership even further!


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On The Road To RecoveryWednesday's Wear Red and Yellow Day in support of those affected by the recent bush fires has been a great success with more than $1200 raised at LORDS.

We were especially proud to be involved in this activity as it was an initiative created by a couple of our own LORDS families with more than 900 schools committing to recognizing and supporting the recovery efforts in this way on February 5.

We continue to pray for all the victims of this disaster and for the challenges that lie ahead.

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SUNDAY PARISH WORSHIPS Alberton Lutheran ParishPhone: (07) 3287 2084 St Peters (Alberton, Alberton Rd): No Service this Sunday due to the Pastor's Installation at LORDS at 2pm on Sunday, February 9. Bethlehem (Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba): 8amBethesda 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

Jodie Hoff (Principal)

“We are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8

Prayer Corner• This year we will be praying for families

in our community and their needs: Angulo, Apostolides, Armstrong, Aston, Baldwin and Ball families.

• Give thanks for the rain• For the recovery in the aftermath of the

bushfires• For those communities still experiencing

drought• Give thanks for Pastor Geoff and his family joining the

Alberton Parish and LORDS Community

Upcoming Events• Monday, February 10: Prep, Year 1, 2, 8, 9, 12 Parent

Connection Evening & FOLS Welcome 6pm

• Wednesday, February 12: Year 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 Parent Connection Evening & FOLS Welcome 6pm

• Friday, February 14: Rivers Girls Volleyball (Yr 9/10 selected students)

• Monday, February 17: District Swimming Carnival

• Tuesday, February 18: Kokoda Challenge Information Evening (7pm)

• Wednesday – Friday, February 19 - 21: Year 7 & 10 camps

Prep A Weather Prep B Sorting 1A Kindness 1B Growth Mindset 2A All About Me 2B Force It To Move 3A Daily 5 3B Segmenting 4A Fern Gully 4B Fern Gully 5A Uniquely Able 5B Nick Vujicic 6A Natural Disasters 6B Who Is Jesus

Outside School Hours & Vacation CareBefore and After School Care is available on site at LORDS Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm (excluding Public Holidays). Please email [email protected] for details or phone 0437 519 754. For change of bookings, please email [email protected]

Watch this space for when the Home Fun Club and Homework Club will resume for 2020!

GCCC Mobile Library is at LORDS on Friday, February 14

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

On Campus Uniform ShopThe Uniform Shop at LORDS is open on Mondays between 7.45am and 10.15am and on Wednesdays and Fridays between 1pm and 3.45pm.

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