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Valedictory Reflection

Valedictory Reflection

Year 8 English students Caitlin Harrigan, Kendra Hayhoe, and Ryan Burton reflect on the departure of the Year 12 cohort.

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2023 Project Request

2023 Project Request

Can you help Miss Huxley's Wednesday project group? Hello, we are a group of students involved in the Primary School visits Wednesday project. In our projects, we go to local primary schools and help out in a variety of different ways. Our group travels to Lake...

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Alumni News

Alumni News

This week we received a heartwarming message from 2018 Alumni Anastasia Slater: Anastasia was admitted as a lawyer at the Brisbane Supreme Court this past Monday. The message from Anastasia reads: "I would like to share with the Faith community that I was admitted as...

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Service Team Serves

Service Team Serves

A great Wednesday project for Faith Service Team members; mixing it up with 40 Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students from Leichhardt State School. Students big and small enjoyed their time together, learning new words and reading in a fun and interactive way. The Service...

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Oktoberfest 4 Teens

Oktoberfest 4 Teens

This event organised by the German Teachers', sets German language and culture alive for around 2,000 primary and secondary school students and teachers from across Queensland. Learning resources, quizzes and competitions are also provided as part of the integrated...

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#FLC2023MUSICAL – The excitement is building!

#FLC2023MUSICAL – The excitement is building!

Throughout Week 2, our first clue was provided to staff and students, commencing the frantic guessing about what the show will be. Numerous clues will be released throughout the College and via social media in preparation for the official announcement in Week 4 of...

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Total Rugby Awards Wrap Up

Total Rugby Awards Wrap Up

We took time to present our First XV and Confraternity Shield teams their jerseys. This is a new tradition that has been started in the last few years and the students who represent the College at the highest level of our rugby program are deservedly recognised on...

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Awareness, Belonging, and Connection for Mental Health

Awareness, Belonging, and Connection for Mental Health

The theme for 2022 is 'Awareness, Belonging, Connection', reflecting the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. It is all about connecting with the people in our lives and creating space for conversations about mental health...

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Faith punk band records single for SPOTIFY!

Faith punk band records single for SPOTIFY!

  Students were able to apply by sending in a demo of their original song (no covers) to receive feedback from QUT song writing and production students, and to be considered for the ultimate deal: the opportunity to utilise QUT’s world-class recording studios and...

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Student Art featured in ‘Togetherness’ Exhibition

Student Art featured in ‘Togetherness’ Exhibition

Accolades and opportunities for our student artists continue to roll in, with several students from Faith Lutheran College having works featured as part of the ‘Togetherness’ exhibition, currently on show in the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery until Sunday 9 October.

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‘Talkin’ It Up!’ in Year 11 Health

‘Talkin’ It Up!’ in Year 11 Health

Our Year 11 Health students recently accepted an invitation to participate in ‘Talkin’ it Up!’ – a Regional Youth Mental Health Forum led by West Moreton Health in the Lockyer Valley.

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Digital Storytelling Through Intergenerational Connection

Digital Storytelling Through Intergenerational Connection

Through first-hand exploration of local history with local residents and community members, our Year 7 students are bringing stories and memories to life through digital media – part of a project-based unit that combines English, Geography, History and Social Studies.

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More Success for FLC Dancers

More Success for FLC Dancers

The FLC Dance Troupes have continued their strong start to the year, achieving outstanding results at their most recent competition.

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Dance: Commendations and Accolades to begin 2022

Dance: Commendations and Accolades to begin 2022

Our Faith Lutheran College Dance Troupes have hit the ground running in 2022 and, despite a tumultuous start to the year, achieved some impressive results at the recent Ipswich Combined Teachers Dance Eisteddfod.

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Faith and Service Captains lead worship at Bethany Lutheran Primary

Faith and Service Captains lead worship at Bethany Lutheran Primary

Our shared Lutheran connection with Bethany Lutheran Primary School recently provided an opportunity for our Faith and Service Captains to take on a very special role, leading a Chapel service and helping to share and celebrate the Gospel message with younger students within our broader community.

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Banding Together: ‘Way Past Expiry’ Rocks Studio 188

Banding Together: ‘Way Past Expiry’ Rocks Studio 188

Local three-piece rock outfit, ‘Way Past Expiry’, which has it’s origins in the Faith Lutheran College music room, recently took to the stage, performing to a sizable crowd as part of Studio 188’s Ipswich Unearthed showcase.

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Rousing Response To Regular Riddles

Rousing Response To Regular Riddles

A Daily Riddle has been appearing in the Information Hub, prompting much puzzling, pondering and problem-solving from our students. Can you solve 10 of the best riddles from Term 1?

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A House From Our Houses

A House From Our Houses

Parting gifts from our Year 12 students have created a lasting change in the lives of others: Helping to construct housing for communities in Burundi.

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Mary and Martha’s: A Legacy Gift To Lift Up Others

Mary and Martha’s: A Legacy Gift To Lift Up Others

Senior students from our Scorpions House recently donated a a very special farewell gift to Lutheran Services, with the aim of providing support for those seeking refuge of domestic violence. As our Year 12 students prepare to depart Faith, the word 'legacy' becomes...

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Bright Future: Celebrating World Teachers Day [Video]

Acknowledging the work and contribution of educators across the globe, World Teachers Day provides an opportunity for students, both past and present, to reflect on the many ways in which our teachers equip, empower and encourage us toward ‘Bright Futures’.

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Faith’s Got Talent

Faith’s Got Talent

Taking to the stage, a range of talented students dazzled an impressive live audience; singing, dancing, playing and performing in the pursuit of the grand prize at this year’s Faith’s Got Talent  final.

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Faith Sports Awards – 2021

Faith Sports Awards – 2021

Student athletes, coaches and parents recently gathered to celebrate outstanding athletic achievements at our annual Faith Sports Awards Evening.

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Total Rugby Awards 2021

Total Rugby Awards 2021

Players and coaches from Faith Lutheran College’s Total Rugby program gathered together for a night of recognition and celebration, as our annual Total Rugby Awards Evening honoured both individual and team contributions from the 2021 season.

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Dance: Mentoring For Growth

Dance: Mentoring For Growth

Our Senior Dance Troupe has recently added Caberet to their repertoire, under the mentorship of experience dance instructor, Ms. Amy-Lee Dionysius.

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PERMAH, Wellbeing and Friday on Wednesday

PERMAH, Wellbeing and Friday on Wednesday

Friday, the College’s facility dog, has not only become one of the favourite parts of our Wellbeing on Wednesday program, but a true champion for the PERMAH wellbeing framework here at Faith!

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Year 10 Camp: An Extra-Challenging Urban Challenge

Year 10 Camp: An Extra-Challenging Urban Challenge

Face masks, mandatory COVID-Safe Check-In points and daily updates from Queensland Health made for extra-challenging conditions as our Year 10’s ventured around the Brisbane CBD on this year’s iteration of our annual Urban Challenge Camp.

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Students inspired by ‘Courage to Care’

Students inspired by ‘Courage to Care’

Humanities students were engaged in a very meaningful and moving event this week, as Courage to Care visited Faith Lutheran College with their travelling exhibition along with some very special guests: Survivors of the Holocaust that took place during the Second World War.

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Braving the Shave to support the Leukemia Foundation

Braving the Shave to support the Leukemia Foundation

Faith’s annual participation in the World’s Greatest Shave has continued in fine form – with this year’s brave cohort of staff and students raising over $6,000 to support the vital work of the Leukemia Foundation.

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Changes to Parking and Traffic on Campus

Changes to Parking and Traffic on Campus

Advice for parents, students and staff of some changes to parking and traffic management being implemented in order to help mitigate dust and noise around the Faith Lutheran College campus.

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Lest We Forget: 2021 ANZAC Service

Lest We Forget: 2021 ANZAC Service

Staff and students commemorated the men and women who have served our nation –  observing ANZAC Day in morning service on the grounds of Faith Lutheran College.

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Senior students receive QATSIF Scholarship

Senior students receive QATSIF Scholarship

Great news for two of our senior students! Sophie Hughes (Year 12) and Ross Walters (Year 11) were announced as recipients of 2021 Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Scholarships in a ceremony earlier this month.

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Announcements

School Closure (Severe Weather): Friday 4 March 2022

School Closure (Severe Weather): Friday 4 March 2022

Due to significant and severe storm cells, potential for flash flooding and dangerous unpredictable weather, Faith Lutheran College will be closed to all students of non-essential workers tomorrow, Friday 4 March 2022.

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Severe Weather Advice: Thursday 3 March 2022

Severe Weather Advice: Thursday 3 March 2022

Due to the warnings of severe weather, and forecasts for its continuation into the afternoon and evening, Faith Lutheran College wishes to advise parents/carers that they are able to collect students at any time today, Thursday 3 March 2022.

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School Closure: Tuesday, 1 March 2022

School Closure: Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Due to the continuation of the extreme weather conditions throughout South-East Queensland, we wish to advise that Faith Lutheran College will remain closed on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.

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SET Planning and Subject Selection — Year 10 Students

SET Planning and Subject Selection — Year 10 Students

As our current Year 10 students move into their Senior Years, it is vital that parents/caregivers, staff and the students themselves are engaged in the process of SET Planning — an opportunity to receive advice, explore post-school pathways, select subjects and make informed decisions to help students realise future goals and ambitions.

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COVID-19 Update: Friday, 6 August 2021

COVID-19 Update: Friday, 6 August 2021

COVID-19 Update – Friday 6 August 2021: Additional information and advice regarding forward planning at Faith Lutheran College, in response to the potential extension of the current COVID-19 related lockdown.

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COVID-19 Update: Extended Lockdown (August 2021)

COVID-19 Update: Extended Lockdown (August 2021)

Following the advice from the Queensland Government regarding the extension of the COVID-related lockdown for South-East Queensland until 4.00pm on Sunday 8 August, Deputy Principal, Mr. Tyson Kenny, has provided some additional advice regarding schooling for the forthcoming week (Week 4, Term 3)

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Online Learning Advice: Week 4, Term 3 — 2021

Online Learning Advice: Week 4, Term 3 — 2021

Following the advice from the Queensland Government regarding the COVID-related lockdown for 11 LGA’s across South-East Queensland, some information to assist with Online Learning for our College Community has been provided by Head of Digital Learning, Mr. Aaron Teeling.

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COVID-19 Update: South-East Queensland Lockdown

COVID-19 Update: South-East Queensland Lockdown

Following the advice from the Queensland Government regarding the COVID-related lockdown for 11 LGA’s across South-East Queensland, Deputy Principal, Mr. Tyson Kenny, has provided advice regarding schooling for the forthcoming week (Week 4, Term 3)

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