VOLUME 30 | NUMBER 1 | JULY 2013
What a Show! Redeemer presents ‘The Pajama Game’ (p14)
Celebrating Success! Redeemer’s Rhodes Scholar (p6) Details page 3 + Flood Support New App Supporting our Sister Website! Lutheran Schools (p5)
Print Post Approved 100003942 FROM THE PRINCIPAL | REDEEMER RECORD REDEEMER RECORD | COLLEGE NEWS Brand New Memorable Moments Redeemer’s participation actually grew Website! throughout Trimester 2 and in virtually each www.redeemer.com.au sport, significant improvement was clear almost each week. The Performing Arts again produced outstanding memories for the Redeemer community. Those of us who were blessed by being able to attend The Pajama Game are left with memories of not only Redeemer is happy outstanding individual performances in the key roles, but also a chorus that to announce the brought a level of energy and polish rarely seen in a school production. As well as launch of our brand another outstanding musical, the Music new website! department’s schedule has again been very busy with many memorable performances; Redeemer’s new-look website will of particular note to date was the Senior Concert Band’s performance in the provide college families with an Secondary Concert Bands section of the improved range of communication Queensland Youth Music Awards, placing options together with a number first in the State. of new features: Performance outcomes in any school community are very important since they Semester 1 has proven to be very rewarding recognition of Andrew’s Rhodes Scholarship indicate people being on-task and realizing for Redeemer, with the college being at Redeemer on 13 May his speech inspired potential. However, the manner in which About Us Daily Notices New online Contact Us blessed with many memorable moments. current Redeemer students to never close this is led or supported by adults is equally the door on possibilities of personal growth Learn more about Redeemer, Keep up to date with College Calendar Access all of the most While the media has continued to report important to the student results as it models and further education; of course this is who we are, what we important notices for parents. Subscribe to our calendar important College the various political positions regarding how a supportive community actually a message for whole of life, an attitude believe, staff and facilities. and download it into your contact details. educational funding for the future, operates. To this end, I wish to highlight we should all embrace. 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Fortunately, the building, it has been marvelous to see the Prince Albert Cup will be on display in the Online Bookings achievements from sport and locations from the Redeemer community in 2013 has not been outstanding success of the initial Movie Senior Resource Centre for the remainder and music plus follow the calendar listing. Interactive Map distracted by this and has continued to Night, and initiatives like the Junior School & Payments of 2013. outdoor education journey progress through the academic year with and Middle School Discos continuing to Book a college tour, or pay Find your way around of our students with the commitment and determination to achieve With the first two trimesters of Sport develop. Seeing three sports supporters for tickets to an upcoming Redeemer with our new Tuchekoi Blog. the best that can be produced. now virtually behind us, it has been truly groups operating at home games for the college event or reunion. interactive College map. humbling to see Redeemer students first time in more than five years, in addition In reviewing Redeemer’s first semester for stretch themselves between Trimester 1 to the Music Supporters Group, has been 2013, it is impossible to not place on record Red Division and Trimester 2’s jump to a wonderful expression of Redeemer’s more than once the fact that Redeemer Blue Division. It has been two years since community spirit fostered by our Parents was blessed with its first Rhodes Scholar, Redeemer has been a member of Blue and Friends. This desire to serve and support Mr Andrew Trotter, graduate of 2004. I Redeemer App Division TAS and Redeemer students one another in action really illustrates take this opportunity to congratulate both have given their absolute best each Redeemer’s heart and is echoed in the In addition to the launch of our new-look Need to know where the Andrew on his achievement of the Rhodes weekend, sometimes in very challenging semester just past. website, we are also proud to announce the Kleinschmidt Centre is for a Scholarship and Redeemer staff who taught, circumstances, to enable this promotion. release of our new smartphone app which music performance? supported and mentored Andrew during Mr David Radke Despite some disheartening results, is compatible with all iPhone, iPad and Look on the interactive map his Redeemer journey. In the ceremony of Principal Android devices. of the campus. This app is designed to allow Redeemer Have the sports fixtures Lutheran College parents access to been cancelled due to bad information about events and daily activities weather? The Sport section Redeemer Lutheran College | Our Hope is in Christ at the College. It will be updated daily to of the app will tell you. ensure that the information provided is the Need to check on the venue 745 Rochedale Road Rochedale Queensland 4123 | PO Box 6090 Upper Mount Gravatt Queensland 4122 most current and up-to-date available. Telephone 07 3340 8888 | Facsimile 07 3340 8800 | [email protected] | www.redeemer.com.au and start time of a parent One of the features of this app is that you can information evening? www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranCollege | www.twitter.com/RedeemerCollege sign up for only those notices and events that The calendar in the app will A school of the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District ARBN 051 602 996 | CRICOS Provider Code 00668M | ABN 40 618 603 690 you wish to know about. So, if your child is in hold this information. Year 5, you can choose to receive only Junior Redeemer Record is a publication of Redeemer Lutheran College © 2013 | Print Post Approved 100003942 You do not need to receive Editor: Mr Julian Schubert, Community Relations Officer| Contributions: [email protected] | Design and Print: Openbook Howden, Adelaide School information on the app, and not any everything! information for Senior School parents.
2 On the Cover: Emma Healy (Babe Williams) and Luke Borgert (Sid Sorokin), lead characters from Redeemer’s 2013 production of “The Pajama Game”. Photo by Studio Kirby Photography. 3 CHAPLAIN’s column | REDEEMER RECORD REDEEMER RECORD | college news
‘Googling’ God Flood Support
Most of us, even if we So it’s a brave new world we are all finding the annihilation of all that is opposed, either Supporting our Sister 1 are not “tech-heads”, ourselves in. Perhaps some of us prefer the ideologically or in more sinister ways. The understand the value of a idea of standing on the small island of the polarization of humanity, expressed through Lutheran Schools good website. We can tell long-trusted solid rock that is our current all manner of fundamentalisms, which should During the Queensland January floods, a the difference between worldview, rather than jump into the ocean be painfully obvious to anyone who keeps up number of families from two of our sister a good website and a of postmodern consciousness with its with what’s going on in the world, should be Lutheran schools were severely impacted by not-so-good one. Provided unknown depth and unpredictable currents. of deep concern to all of us. flooding: Faith Lutheran College, Plainland it delivers the information But one thing is for sure: the waterline of As the world continues to open up more and St John’s Lutheran Primary School, we need, and does so in a relatively ‘user- that postmodern consciousness continues and more to us, and as we are less inclined Bundaberg. While physical damage to friendly’ way, then it has done what we to creep ever higher on the shores, so we’d in the age of the internet to marry ourselves facilities can be fixed in time, the impact need it to do. In the education world, we be wise to put our togs on. Not many are to the opinions of ‘experts’ or institutions, on families, some who had their livelihoods are still coming to grips with the impact of yet talking about the impact of technology but rather judge (Google) everything wiped out, is much more devastating. the internet on learning. How many of us on religion and spirituality, but it’s difficult independently for ourselves, we should all ‘Google’ our symptoms before consulting to argue with the fact pluralism is all around In an effort to help these families, RLC be mindful of the kinds of people we are a doctor? A similar thing is happening with us, that it’s a modern fact of life, and that students and staff have run activities to raise becoming. What do we want for the world? teachers. The internet is the primary place for technology helps facilitate it. funds to assist those affected by the floods How much do we tolerate? What should we the gathering of information, and how to best including a sausage sizzle for students in the 2 This reality, of course, is doggedly resisted respect? These are important questions, but utilise this kind of technology in learning is Middle School and Senior School, a pizza and in various corners of civilization, and this is they are not easily answered. As for me, I one of the chief challenges facing educators. drink stall organised by the Senior School where we tend get the various fundamental am a Christian, and Jesus’ mandate to love I would go so far as to say that it has also Student Council and Middle School Leadership ‘isms’ that have sprung up all over the place. remains paramount (Matt.5:44). Perhaps impacted religion. In exploring a religious or group, a “Minute to Win It” competition/ I used to think that ‘fundamentalism’ was my spiritual use of the internet can be to spiritual question, would you initially consult Fundraiser in the Middle School, and a plain a good thing, if it simply meant ‘sticking by challenge me more and more about how your local pastor, priest, monk, guru, or clothes day for all students in Prep to Year 12. your principles’. But when I began to realise large that love might need to be. imam? Or would you ‘Google’ it first? We Redeemer’s fundraising efforts culminated what it could lead people to say and do, my do not particularly trust the ‘experts’ in any Pastor Paul Thiele with a lunch time Flood Aid concert which mind was changed. Fundamentalism of all field any more. We prefer to become minor Senior Chaplain was organised by the Senior School Cultural persuasions (both religious and atheistic) ‘experts’ ourselves in whatever topic we Committee on Wednesday 8 May. are characterized by dividing humanity into happen to be currently ‘googling’. Technology goodies and badies, and are strongly bent on We are extremely grateful to everyone has impacted all of us. within the Redeemer community who have assisted in raising in excess of $3,000 for our sister Lutheran School communities. 1 2012 OP and Exiting Results Living to Serve Plain Clothes Day Redeemer has a strong track record in Sunshine Plus Songs event that you could run easily in any school, A Plain Clothes Day was held in Term 1 on assisting students to achieve their potential. but our kids make it easy: they serve with a Friday 22 March in support of our flood Schools do not get awarded OPs, students Equals Service? Sure Does! smile, cheer and generous heart. All involved affected sister schools at Faith Lutheran do. We congratulate the following: The Chapel Green bathed in autumnal were very generous with their time and with College, Plainland and St John’s Lutheran their money, which in these difficult financial Primary School, Bundaberg. A grand total of • Sydney Cock, Lauren Henderson and sunshine greeted a large crowd of Redeemer times is particularly fantastic.” $2,329.10 was raised for this cause. Included in Charlie Kiemann for achieving an OP1. students with one thing on their minds: the total was $500 raised from Senior School Flood Aid. As part of Redeemer’s drive to The Cultural Committee wish to thank • The 23.7% of OP eligible students who students for three Senior School staff to come support Lutheran schools affected by the all the performers who provided the achieved an OP1-5. dressed in the student uniform for the day! recent floods, the Cultural Committee, entertainment: the students were Luke • The 51 students (45.8%) who have with help from staff and several willing Borgert, Eliza Coop, Alex Groves, James received their first preference in the first performers, did a Bob Geldof a la the 1985 Jin, Asha Kells, Joel Ng, Sean Power, 3 round of QTAC offers. Live Aid phenomenon: the result was a Tom Ryan and Anne-Marie Ryland, while • The 100% success rate of our non-OP lunch-time of live music, competition and staff performers were Mr Tim Kelly and eligible students in graduating with their donation on Wednesday 8 May as part of Ms Mellissa Chard. Mr Kelly and Tom Ryan QCE and at least one VET qualification. the 2013 Flood Aid Concert. were instrumental (pardon the pun) in • 99.2% of students from the graduating setting up the speakers and instruments class of 2012 received an offer on Committee Coordinator Philip Sharwood Biedermann, expressed great pride in for the event. The crowd should also be courses, institutions and pathways into thanked: through a lolly jar competition, work or further study. the event and all involved. “This event is testimony to what makes the College a drinks stall and gold coin donation, Congratulations Class of 2012! great and very special place. The courage of over $400 was raised for the St John’s the performers was matched by the warm community in Bundaberg. acceptance and support of the audience. So Hopefully, the sunshine of the day will add many staff said to me later that this isn’t an to the warmth and spirit of this gift.
1. Sydney Cock (left) is doing Occupational Therapy at UQ. Charlie Kiemann (centre) is doing Physio at UQ. 1-2. Senior School Cultural Committee ‘Flood Aid’ concert 4 Lauren Henderson (right) is currently taking a Gap Year, but has been accepted into Speech Pathology at UQ 3. Mr Adrian Ford (Wilson House Leader), Mrs Anastasia Strong (Head of Senior School), Mr Mark Rasi (Deputy Principal - Curriculum) 5 college news | REDEEMER RECORD REDEEMER RECORD | college news
Celebrating Success! Redeemer’s Rhodes Scholar Redeemer On Wednesday morning 13 May 2013, out there and a variety of experiences is awarded the Redeemer experienced a very proud what makes you interesting, knowledgeable, moment, a little bit like a proud parent and ultimately, I think (I hope), successful. witnessing the success of their child. It is Not all such experiences will necessarily Prince Albert Cup not every day that a school experiences the seem fun at the time.“ On Wednesday 24 April, a special Senior joys of a past student receiving one of the In closing, I leave you with these wise words School assembly was held where Mrs Freya highest academic accolades – that of being from Andrew: Ostapovitch MP representing the Minister a Rhodes Scholar. Therefore, this was a very for Education, Training and Employment, special time for Redeemer. “You may have been told that pigs cannot presented Redeemer Lutheran College with fly. But I suggest to you that pigs operate We’ve known for some time of the the prestigious “Prince Albert Cup”. This according to the same laws of aerodynamics achievement of Redeemer’s past student, elaborate trophy is presented to the school as every other object. That is to say, their Andrew Trotter, in being awarded this of the recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship size and shape makes it exceedingly unlikely scholarship, but it was Wednesday 13 May awarded annually. that they will fly, but they can - if only given when we got to celebrate with him. Andrew sufficient thrust.” Redeemer’s Rhodes Scholar, Andrew Trotter journeyed from the Nation’s capital to allow (Class of 2004), returned to Redeemer on us to honour him and allow him to inspire Monday 13 May for a special recognition the current generation of Redeemer scholars. Biography ceremony. Joining us for this special celebration were Andrew’s family, a number of Andrew’s past Andrew Trotter graduated from Redeemer teachers, both of Redeemer’s past principals, Lutheran College in 2004 as Dux of the and the Assistant Director of Lutheran College. Andrew was also the recipient of Education Queensland. the ‘Prime Minister’s Award’ for ranking in the top 500 high school graduates in Andrew thanked Redeemer for the many Australia for that year. At present Andrew opportunities it offered him, and continues holds the position of Associate to the to offer our current students. Honourable RC French, Chief Justice of the Andrew summarized Redeemer’s strengths High Court of Australia, a role he will fill for into the following four points: this year until taking up a position with the law firm King & Wood Mallesons in 2014 • Strong and varied education before commencing his Rhodes Scholarship • Social and real-world experiences at Oxford, in September 2014. • Law and order Prominent Australian Rhodes Scholars have • A healthy spiritual culture previously included Australian political Andrew encouraged students “don’t close leaders, Tony Abbott, Kim Beazley, Bob any doors. There are lots of opportunities Hawke and Malcolm Turnbull.
Main Photo: Mr Norm Russell, Mrs Sandra Vickers, Mr Bruce Vickers, Mr Paul Constantine (past teachers), Andrew Trotter (04) 2013 Rhodes Scholar, Mr Dennis Mulherin (Former Head of 6 Senior School, Assistant Director, Lutheran Education Queensland), Mr Robin Kleinschmidt (Founding Headmaster), Dr Richard Hauser (Former Head of College). 7 junior school | REDEEMER RECORD REDEEMER RECORD | junior school
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If you have entered any Here’s what some of our staff and students had to say of the Junior School classrooms recently, you about our Hearing Systems in the Junior School: would have noticed that the teacher’s voice is “The Red Cat system has been a valuable “Good classrooms are full of discussion and being amplified around addition in Year 1. This not only helps the vibrant language use. One teacher voice the room. This is due to children to be able to hear instructions in the midst of that is sometimes drowned our newly installed, state clearly, but also prevents voice strain for the out. The Red Cat’s ensure that the teacher’s of the art, audio technology. These ‘Red teacher. It is a useful tool to quickly get the voice is heard by every student equally well, Cat’ systems were a welcomed addition focus of the whole class.” no matter where they sit in the classroom or where the teacher stands. It allows for a to the Junior School in May, 2013 and Ms Nicola Pennisi Year 1NP Teacher generously co-funded by the Parents and greater variety of lesson delivery and allows each student to access learning situations Friends Association and the College. “I find the Red Cat system particularly good equally.” Hearing systems are specifically engineered for when the students are positioned in to ensure that when the teacher speaks, each certain areas of the classroom. My voice Mrs Angie Morris Year 5AM Teacher child can clearly hear every word spoken in the carries, not only in the immediate vicinity of classroom. This is achieved via a microphone where I am talking with students, but is also “The hearing systems help us concentrate worn around the teacher’s neck that transmits able to be heard clearly on the other side of better and not be distracted by the noise 1 signals to the in-built speaker, without the the classroom.” outside the classrooms.” need for wires or bulky equipment. Hearing 2 3 4 Miss Amanda Losurdo Year 2AL Teacher Alexander Shepherd Year 3 Student systems enhance a teacher’s natural voice to optimise learning conditions. “I have found the Red Cat system to be an “The teacher’s voice is now louder so we When using the system, teachers don’t extremely versatile system in the classroom. can all hear better and work better.” have to go to much effort to be heard in a First and foremost it allows all students to Kiaan Gordon Year 5 Student noisy room. The children are also quicker hear more clearly, enabling better learning to respond which can have a more direct outcomes. The system also allows for easier “The hearing systems are excellent. They impact to learning and understanding. behaviour management and can even be help students hear from the back of the used as a reading tool for students to hear We thank Redeemer Lutheran College and classroom really easily.” the Parents and Friends Association for themselves and each other, as they read this very large and valued resource in our individual texts.” Emelie Ly Year 4 Student Junior School. Mr Nathan Weil Year 4NW Teacher Mrs Kelli McKeiver Head of Junior School
Students in the amplified classroom scored an average of 35% higher on the DYNAMIC INDICATORS OF EARLY LITERACY SKILLS (DIBELS™)
5 Teacher redirections were reduced by 72% between pre and post test observations.
Students in the amplified classroom scored an average of 21% higher on the DEVELOPMENTAL READING ASSESSEMTN (DRA™) than students in the non-amplified classrooms.
Hearing is the primary channel for learning. The more children hear, the better they learn. Mark Ross Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation University of Connecticut
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Middle School News Stepping up in Leadership and Learning
The Years 6, 7 and 8 is still the teacher with whom the class has They were also involved in the ‘Pizza and students in 2013 have most contact, care and support. Drink’ stall and the ‘Minute to Win It’ already begun to see some competition which was organized to raise With the introduction of a class set of ipads of the new challenges set funds for the Flood Appeal. In Term 2 the based in the Middle School Library, the before them as Redeemer group proved themselves to be excellent Years 6-8 students are able to utilize these starts to prepare them for leaders and guides for the Grandparents to enhance their learning. Classes have been the restructuring phase of Day Book Fair and the Middle School using ipads to explore particular educational the Middle school in 2015. Parents and Community High Tea that was applications which enable students to organized to raise funds for cancer research. The year commenced with our Year 8 experience more visual and interactive students having their own lockers located learning opportunities. Using iPads to access Leadership opportunities and initiatives on the verandahs of the Year 8 MD block E-reader books from the library has also are encouraged in the Middle School. precinct. The students have welcomed this been introduced and taught during some During Assembly sessions Years 6 to change and have seen it as a step up in reading pit lessons. For some students, using 8 students are stepping up to make responsibility and learning. In utilizing these this device in this way has assisted them to specific announcements, engaging in and lockers, the Year 8 students have more positively re-engage in the reading process. reporting on weekend sports results and access to their books and belongings and informing their peers of coming events. The The Year 6 and Year 8 camps were can keep their Year 8 zone tidy and clean. Community Activities Day on the last day of experiences which helped our students Having experience with lockers in Year 8 Term 2 has been designed for students to grow in cooperation, self-management and gives students familiarization with locker show leadership in their House groups and character building. Both camps involved usage in preparation for Years 9-12. to engage in group cooperation to perform making choices to take on physical and acts of service as well as enjoy games, crafts The timely blessing of the improved and group challenges whilst building self- and team activities. enlarged Learning Enhancement and EAL confidence and supportive friendships. facility has enabled Middle School students The Year 7 students enjoyed a Leadership Middle School students are encouraged greater access and more learning spaces to Training Day where they were engaged to continue to inspire others with their support their education. in various active, dramatic and reflective willingness to accept responsibility, take on 1 activities related to learning about challenges and strive to be the best they can 2 3 Middle School teachers are no longer just leadership at a variety of levels. be in all that they do. teaching one year level but are teaching classes from different year levels in their The Middle School Leadership Group has “Forgetting what is behind and straining specific subject area of expertise. With the been a very active group this semester. toward what is ahead, I press on toward implementation of the Australian Curriculum, Members of the Middle School Student the goal to win the prize for which God the Middle years teachers are becoming Council and Senior School Captains have has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” specialists in particular subject areas allowing mentored new members in learning about Philippians 3:13-14 for continuity of learning for students and leadership practices, capabilities and Mrs Kathy Stock greater subject knowledge. The Home Group organization. In Term 1 the Middle School Head of Middle School teacher still remains an important pastoral Leadership Group promoted and spoke care leader for our Years 6-8 students and about the ‘Bullying-No Way!’ campaign.
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1. Chapel Presentation 1. Year 6 Camp 2. Year 8 Camp 2. Middle School ‘High Tea’ Fundraiser 10 3. Year 7 Leadership Day 3. Year 8 Camp 11 senior school news | REDEEMER RECORD REDEEMER RECORD | senior school news
Senior School News
Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work. William Arthur Ward
At Redeemer, we There was much fun, cheering and frivolity Students are to be commended for their encourage participation outside the pool, but Wilson achieved first efforts in the TAS sporting competition. in all aspects of school place for their efforts in the pool. Student Many students have gone above and beyond life. There are many participation in the Cross Country was strong, to coach, help and support their peers in opportunities and but Wilson came away with the trophy many matches; it is this kindness and service challenges presented to proving to be a formidable team in water and that makes our school a special place. students in the Senior on land. The entries for Pavement Art were I congratulate students for their academic School each day. Our very creative interpretations of the indigenous successes this semester and for their active hope is that students will be engaged, theme for 2013 and Ramsay students were participation in the many co-curricular enthusiastic and committed students in the awarded first place for their artistic efforts. activities offered. I would also like to thank classroom and active citizens in the wider The highlight of Semester 1 was the the hard working and committed senior 1 school community. performance of the musical “The Pajama school staff for inspiring our students to 2 3 Our interhouse sporting competitions Game’. Teachers and students worked participate, care, practice, work and dream continue to build community spirit and together over many months to produce a beyond the classroom. provide an encouraging environment for quality production with outstanding Mrs Anastasia Strong student participation. The Swimming student performances, spectacular sets Head of Senior School Carnival was the first event of the year. and excellent music.
Shibakashi Day 2013
Shibakashi Day 2013 was held on Thursday as making straw sandals, origami, tye-dying, 20 June. Over 300 students and staff Japanese paper making, tea ceremony, from our Japanese sister school Shibakashi Japanese archery and kendo. came to spend the day with Redeemer After Home Group activities there were Senior School students, as part of their five sporting matches in Volleyball, Basketball, day annual study tour. The Senior School Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Japanese students acted as leaders for the Redeemer achieved mixed results but 32 groups of Japanese, providing them with overall everyone enjoyed themselves and support throughout the time they were here. language proved no barrier to intercultural The day started with the Redeemer Worship understanding. 4 Band and a Welcome Ceremony where a After a great concert with music few of the Redeemer Japanese students performances from Redeemer students and had the opportunity to display some of the karate and Japanese dance demonstrations excellent Japanese language skills they have by Shibakashi, it was hard for many to say acquired over the past few years. goodbye to their new friends as, what many After morning tea, the Shibakashi students have called “The best Shibakashi Day so led cultural activities in Home Groups. far”, came to an end. These were particularly enjoyable as it This important cultural occasion highlights provided many Redeemer students with the the role language learning can play in opportunity to meet the Shibakashi students our students’ lives. We look forward to they had exchanged letters with earlier in welcoming Shibakashi again next year. the year. The Shibakashi students guided the Remeemer students through activities such
1. Swimming Carnival 2. Shibakashi Day 3. Year 12 Hospitality visit to Palazzo Versace 12 4. Cross Country 13 Back slaps and high-fives all around for pure RLC awesomeness! Article HeadingWhat a great night! Such Big congrats to everyone wonderful talent from the Redeemer presents... involved. music to the acting, singing and dancing. Well done everyone. (Parent) (Community)
Fantastic show! Wonderful Well done everyone. performances by (Parent) all involved. Over the past five years I have always found myself looking forward to the Musical weekend Very professional. and this year has been no exception. Comments directly to the Principal regarding the The orchestra were excellence of both performance and attitude by all Redeemer community members involved in The Pajama brilliant too! Game has never been so extensive. I have had the pleasure of students, parents, staff, past parents and (Parent) past students, and friends of the College from the Gold Coast to the centre of Brisbane pass on their thanks and congratulations for a wonderful and outstanding production. As a community we should be rightfully proud of what was achieved, we should be equally thankful that we are blessed as a College with such talent and most importantly commitment from students, staff and parents of the College, which allowed Redeemer to perform this production so ably. This community spirit is to be applauded, and as Principal I am humbled by such commitment. Mr David Radke, Principal
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Heart of our Family Saying it with ‘Easter Eggs’ This year, as we entered her room, her face lit up as she recognised the familiar On the last day of Term 1 while many Redeemer uniforms. On her bedside table students were enjoying the last of their we saw the same plastic potted flower, exams, a group of ten Redeemer students the same photos of her loving family and travelled via minibus to Bethany Christian fresh bunches of flowers from her family Care to spread the Easter cheer. Students from her recent 101st birthday. Again, we from all sub-schools donated Easter eggs, presented her with her Easter gift and again and the Community Service Committee she showed us her plastic potted flower spent many lunch hours laboriously packing (although the batteries had died long ago). them into small bundles. We went through more than 1,000 bags, a stack of tags As we spoke to this woman who was about a metre high, more blue ribbon than surrounded by the love of her family, we’re proud to admit, and, thanks to the I couldn’t help but think of my own generosity of the Redeemer community, grandparents. While parents support us more than 10,000 Easter eggs! through our lives financially and emotionally, aunts and uncles exist for birthday money As we cheerfully walked into the nursing and holiday destinations and the rest of the home we were greeted by a lovely gang is just there for laughs, grandparents receptionist who accepted a gift from the truly are the heart of the family. Year 12 Creative Art students from 2012. Their class had painted images of Australian The Christmas biscuits, itchy knitwear, icons like Vegemite, Arnotts etc. to give crisp $5 notes each birthday, long-winded to the community. The gift was received stories about doctors’ appointments and graciously and it was promised that they shopping trips; how could we ever do would be hanging up the next time we without? Grandparents are also there for came. love, support and care, and when there’s an opportunity to show them how much we During our visit last year we were lucky care about them, we should take it. enough to meet a woman who had just turned 100 years old. She was surrounded Thanks again to the Redeemer community by a mountain of flowers, family photos, for showing such generosity in donating cards and in particular she enjoyed showing Easter eggs. We also distributed Easter gifts us a plastic potted flower which opened to other nursing homes, Meals on Wheels up and said, “You are the heart of our and to flood affected families in Bundaberg. family.” This woman was cheerful, positive Nell Ryan (Year 12) and received her Easter eggs with much Chair, Community Service Committee gratefulness, blessing us as we left. Redeemer Remembers
On Wednesday 24 April, the Christian Life Committee once again initiated an ANZAC Dawn Service together with the Australian Light Horse Association, in honour of, and out of respect for Australia’s Service men and women, both serving and for those passed on. In addition to the Dawn Service, a special service was also held in Redeemer Chapel A Grand Celebration at 8.40am for the Senior School, where a number of invited guests attended, to On Friday 26 April, Redeemer celebrated its A special thank you to all of the Hospitality coincide with the presentation of the Prince annual Grandparents Day again for another students and staff who assisted with catering Albert Cup. year! This year, our students were blessed across the day, to our Music students for the by having close to 700 Grandparents and exceptional music concert which was held special guests attend across the day as part in the morning, and to the Junior School of the Middle/Senior School program in the students and staff in Prep, Year 2 and Year morning, and the Junior School program in 4 that hosted a memorable concert in the the afternoon. afternoon. Indeed, a grand day!
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Introducing our 2013 Student Leaders Learning Service After six years as a part of the Redeemer may sound cliché, one way that we can Senior School 2012 Tour to Cambodia jam-packed with colouring pencils, chalk, The trip was a Service Learning trip. This community, we are blessed to have the achieve this is by ‘getting involved’ with sporting equipment, cutlery, bowls, cups, label, perhaps more appropriately, could opportunity to serve as the College Captains the many opportunities Redeemer has to Committee Chairs On 5 December 2012, a combination writing books, pencil cases, Australian be reversed to name it a Learning Service of 20 students and teachers from five of 2013 and lead our fellow peers. We offer, particularly within the co-curricular Our Senior School student committee calendars and dental hygiene kits. trip. Although our original purpose was to greatly appreciate the influence that comes program. Through these various choirs, different Lutheran schools across Australia provide aid overseas, it became increasingly leaders for 2013 are as follows: The trip was challenging in many ways. The with our positions and hope to use it in sporting teams and committees, all of us joined together in an effort to experience evident throughout our journey that we sight of beggars sitting at the temples, and an effective manner, bringing unity within have enjoyed the opportunity to establish • Christian Life: Nicola Myatt (Chair), life in Cambodia. A central Cambodian had more to learn from the Cambodian children hypnotising us with their pleas for sub-schools and modelling the college healthy relationships with others and show Jennifer Pitt (Secretary). organisation called Life With Dignity (LWD) people than we could have ever anticipated. money so they could attend school was ethos, “Our Hope is in Christ”. Throughout Christ’s love to a greater range of people. • Community Service: Nell Ryan (Chair), invited Australian Lutheran World Service One man who worked for LWD and led us simply heartbreaking. The heat was thick, this year, we, along with the Vice College Natasha Shami (Secretary). (ALWS) to supply a school team for a Service as translator, named Borin, demonstrated We find it a very rewarding experience the chicken and rice meals were repetitive Captains, are focused on sharing our faith Learning/Learning Service trip. As a result, that everyone is equal and no amount being able to see how significant we are • Cultural Committee: Nell Ryan (Chair), and the history of the country was incredibly through regular devotions in both the Middle 16 students were selected from Redeemer of kindness is ever too much; Sothea, a as role models for the younger students of Emma Healy (Secretary). emotional. Experiencing these aspects of and Senior Schools, and also getting to know Lutheran College, St Peters Lutheran College genuinely loving woman that worked at the college. Having the chance to see how • School Spirit Committee: Natasha the country, however, made watching the younger fellow-students in Junior School. As (Indooroopilly), Grace Lutheran College the LWD Headquarters in rural Cambodia simple it can be to make positive impacts Shami (Chair), Emily Boshammer progress of LWD more outstanding. In a team of student leaders, we have begun (Rothwell), Peace Lutheran College (Cairns) taught us the importance of showing that in the community is extremely encouraging (Secretary). each village we listened to the communities putting these goals into action with weekly and Cornerstone Lutheran College (Adelaide). you care; and Khom, our bus driver, showed for us as we work towards achieving our • Sporting Committee: Kate Lawson explain their advancement and plans for visits to the Junior and Middle Schools. us that you can achieve anything you set goals as captains. John F. Kennedy said, (Chair), Natasha Shami (Secretary). Throughout the year, the team worked the future. Through LWD’s program, each your mind to. Each person that we came Walking around Redeemer today, it is “Leadership and learning are indispensable • Student Council: Natasha Shami together fundraising for the tour. The village was improving every day with plans across impacted us in a different way and hard not to notice the vibrant and ever- to each other.” We four look forward (Chair), Mitchell Polglase (Secretary). money that Cornerstone Lutheran College to install water pumps, community fish will stay with us forever. The empowerment growing sense of community that has to growing as young leaders through raised alone was enough to fund a medical ponds and pig farms. It was inspirational to process in Cambodia is most truly in driven this school for so many years. As a experiencing challenges and learning how centre in one of the rural areas of Cambodia see young women advocating for protection action and we should continue to support team of leaders for 2013, we endeavour to to overcome them. Also, we aspire to Junior School and was in progress when we visited. Some against HIV/AIDS in the communities and organisations including Life With Dignity maintain a strong focus on service to this having the necessary skills, experience and of Redeemer’s fundraising involved a stall at really demonstrated the difference one House Captains and Daughters of Cambodia to ensure a lively and friendly atmosphere. Though it confidence to continue our roles as leaders Redeemer Fair, a Dinner for Hope and silent person can make. The Cambodian people brighter future for the Cambodia people. far beyond our schooling years. • Mansfield: Max Goldsbrough and auction, an Easter hamper competition and were enthusiastic and cheerful in most areas Naureen Soofi gold coin donations from events including of their life. They were incredibly grateful Lucy Griffin As we embark upon our journey through • Lavarack: Jack Morris and Sofie Kilah drama performances and Redeemer’s for everything they had and their close Year 12 senior year with the positions we have been • Wilson: Joshua Drake and Hannah Got Talent. Donations were also made to connection with their family, friends and given, we hope that we may fulfil our duties Jung-Cotton sponsor the purchase of bags filled with world was inspiring. with God’s strength, love and kindness. • Ramsay: Peter Muratidis and Tiarna supplies for LWD’s distribution. They were Together, along with all those involved with Georghiou the college community, we pray that 2013 will be a year which builds upon the college values and allows all of us to live out each day understanding Our Hope is in Christ. Luke Borgert & Annalise Pennisi College Captains Kristen Bertschy & Dan Ryan Vice Captains
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First at The stars shine Queensland for Redeemer!
Redeemer Lutheran College Parents and Youth Music Friends hosted their first ever “Movies under the Stars” outdoor movie night on Saturday Awards 20 April. Special thanks to all families who came along to support this P & F initiative, Redeemer’s Senior Concert Band recently with an estimated 350 people attending this competed in the Secondary Concert Bands free community event. Due to the positive section of the Queensland Youth Music feedback that we have received, we are Awards and received 96 points (out of a looking forward to holding more events like possible 100) in their heat - this made them this in the future! Stay tuned for details! eligible for a ‘gold’ award (a number of schools were awarded ‘gold’ in our heat). • “Such a great night!!” (KL) The second heat was held the following • “Well done P&F. A fabulous idea.” (KM) night and winners were announced after all • “Thank you for a wonderful night!” (MB) 13 bands had played. • “Great night!” (AD) Redeemer placed First! (St Peters Lutheran • “What a fantastic time we had tonight! College placed Second and The Gap State Thanks, RLC, for the fun times :)” (KV) High School placed Third.) A wonderful achievement - the students played exceptionally well on the night and were very excited about the results when announced to them. Fostering The Associated Schools Partnerships …it all Started Here! Our Saviour Bible TAS Sport Marketing Campaign Presentation to Preps The Associated Schools (TAS) sporting David Giffin is a former Wallaby Vice Captain association to which Redeemer is a part who played 49 Tests and in a World Cup Redeemer Lutheran College and Our Saviour of has recently conducted a sporting hero for Australia. Lutheran Church are committed to fostering alignment marketing campaign. supportive relationships. As part of this, The billboard and press campaign launched Our Saviour members have generously Each TAS school had the opportunity to across Brisbane in April, with the cinema donated Children’s Bibles for each Redeemer nominate a former student for this marketing advertising campaign running across June Prep student. We are very thankful for campaign, and Redeemer Lutheran College and July. their kindness in nurturing the students’ is proud to announce that David Giffin from knowledge of the Bible. the graduating class of 1991 was selected as the male sporting hero for the campaign!
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Indigenous Influence Staff Service Awards The Interhouse Pavement Art Competition designs to incorporate something about First Place: Ramsay Throughout its three decades Redeemer 10 Years’ Service 15 Years’ Service Farewell Mrs Chan! for 2013 fell on National Reconciliation Day. their particular House or Redeemer. has been blessed with a very stable staff, Cheryl Anderson Jeanette Benyon Jocelyn Wu, Fiona Nguyen, Caitlin Nicol, Following almost 15 years It made sense to recognise the rich, both both teaching and non-teaching staff. Yvonne Boonman Denise Buck The event managed to fit in between Tonia Wright. of service to Redeemer ancient and living, artistic expression that Redeemer’s long serving staff members Mary-Anne Chan Steve Hollister rainy days and there was a wonderful Lutheran College, we comes from Australia’s Indigenous Culture. have provided the College with stability Jodie Dart Jillian Hunt carnival atmosphere, enriched by the Second Place: Lavarack recently farewelled Mrs So, this year’s theme was, Indigenous and helped maintain a culture of caring John Field Fred Lopez Ramsay barbecue. A very large crowd of Mary-Anne Chan from Influence. The design brief required students Nathan Kenny, Nick Tierney, Celine Mackie, and service to students, parents and each Jenny Foster Margaret Moore spectators contributed with encouraging the Middle School. Mrs to ensure that their composition involved Hudson Fay. other. Redeemer’s College Council has Vicki Francis Steve Sisson support and certainly added to the spirit Chan has worked in our the influence of Australian Indigenous been working for some time to ensure that Janelle Hughes Linda Tonkin of the competition. Students produced an Middle School since its Art through features such as decorative Third Place: Wilson staff service and loyalty is appropriately Tim Kelly Petrina Waitoa incredible array of interpretations for the establishment in 1999. We thank you Mary- techniques and patterns, imagery or earthy Dan Ryan, Vanessa Pitt, Georgia West, acknowledged. Consequently, new service Susan Lee theme, ranging from a brilliant rainbow Anne for your many years of dedicated service colour schemes. Becky Leung. awards for staff were established last year Eva Littleton serpent made from a template of Redeemer 20 Years’ Service to Redeemer and wish you God’s blessings in with presentations being made at the staff Julie Logan Each of the four Houses entered three teams Chapel’s stained glass window to three Mandy Bugg your future endeavours! opening service in January prior to students Sandra McCullough of four students. The event reflected the turtles with flags from the different cultures Fourth Place: Mansfield Sharon Davey commencing the school year. The awards Kelli McKeiver vertical House ethos. on their shells. Jeesue Hur, Rebecca Zhao, Jess Ling, Jess Tu. Karen Flowers acknowledge full time employment as well Sue Moloney The chalk art designs could have been All teams who participated are to as staff who continued to serve the college Rosilyn Frieberg The Judge wanted to make Special Mark Rasi devised in several ways: Students could use be congratulated on their creativity, whether their employment status was part- Judy Newby Commendation to Ramsay’s team: Josh Michelle Rautio a famous artwork as a starting point and imagination and skill. Judging this year was time or ‘on leave.’ The award recipients are Judy Powell McKenzie, Tom Jeffries, Matilda Loch and Col Stiller change or “appropriate” the composition to the most challenging in the history of this as follows: Mitchell Polglase, for their ability to meld Robyn Stiller suit this challenge. Or, they could use their event with all works very closely placed. Anastasia Strong 25 Years’ Service own art work but ensure their composition The Guest Judge this year was Mr Michael three genres into one composition. They Paul Thiele Robin Kanowski contained some evidence of the influence of Wardell, the Director of Logan Art Gallery. managed to show Western perspective and figure, Aboriginal pattern work and subject Bill Walker Kerwyn Kleinschmidt Indigenous Art. Even though there was no Lavarack does deserve commendation on Margarete Wallis requirement to reflect Redeemer Lutheran the outstanding quality of craftsmanship matter and a Street Art graffiti tag for Ramsay. Julian Wenke College or House imagery, it was amazing and innovative conceptualisation for all Kate Wilkinson to see the innovative ability of many of the three of their entries. Pauline Wilson
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Past Parents & Friends Alumni News
Foundation student, Paul Nethercott (84) their Legal Professional Training. Lauren elevation and 12 creek crossings through recently wrote to us reminiscing when he completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) the Gold Coast Hinterland on the weekend All past parents, staff and friends of Redeemer first saw the existing Redeemer block of and Bachelor of Psychology at Griffith of 13-14 July. On average, only half of the Lutheran College are invited to attend a buffet... land in 1973 as he would ride past on his University and is currently employed as the teams entered make it to the finish line as way home from Rochedale State School. SU Chaplain at Inala State school. Rebecca a complete team, despite this, they hope to Paul would often explore the property in the completed her Law degree (Honours) at complete the 96km trek within 39 hours. late 1970’s when it was only bush land. QUT and she is employed at the offices of Each team is required to raise at least the Queensland State Ombudsman. Alison Wishart (88) is currently working $1,500 for the Kokoda Youth Program in Canberra as the Senior Curator of Thomas Slack (06) graduated with a law (a 14 month early intervention program Photographs at the Australian War degree from QUT and completed his Practical to help young people from a variety of in Memorial. Legal Training at QUT. Rebecca, Lauren and backgrounds to gain confidence, direction, Thomas, all received their Certificate of new friends and the skills to overcome any God’s Blessings to (Father) Stephen Hill Admission to be a lawyer on 3 June 2013. obstacles that life throws at them). If you Christmas July (92) who was ordained as a Catholic Priest would like to support this team in their on 1 March 2013, and is ministering in Perth. Congratulations to Borcsa Vass (07) who To be held at The Glen Hotel challenge, email phoebegriffin@hotmail. recently graduated from her Bachelor of Dr Gemma Olsson (95). com or phone 0420 845 443. (“The Elaine Room”) Laws with Class 1 Honours and achieved a Meet Our Next Generation of Leaders: Bachelor of International Business at Griffith Congratulations to Arys Wu (12) who has (See article on the next page) On Friday 26 July 2013 University on 14 December 2012. been accepted into Skidmore College, a Congratulations to Rachael McCall (06) liberal arts college in New York State, USA. Seven Redeemer past students, Lizzie Commencing at 7.00pm who in December 2012 attained her Skidmore’s slogan is ‘Creative thought Henderson (10), Courtney Vlaanderen Master’s in architecture, topping her year matters’, and holds a variety of courses, (10), Phoebe Griffin (12), Kristy Anna Cost: $43.00 per person. and receiving the three top awards resulting including ‘jewellery and metal’. Arys can Hampel (12), Lauren Henderson (12), from 6 years of hard work. Rachel was a take pride in knowing that in earning Isabelle Stanfield (12) and Jacqui Wood (Cash bar available) RSVP with payment by 17 July 2013 VH10 in Graphics at Redeemer in 2006. admission to Skidmore this year, she (12) were all inspired by their teachers from competed successfully in the largest and Phone: Credit card payments available On 3 June 2013, school friends Lauren last year to complete the Kokoda Challenge! strongest applicant pool in the College’s by phoning (07) 3340 8808, Strelan (Hutton 06) and Rebecca Murray They will be walking a 96km course that history. Nearly 8,300 students applied. (06) were admitted to the Supreme Court Monday to Friday encompasses more than 5,000 metres of (8.15am – 4.00pm) of Queensland after having completed Post: Mail your cheque or money Enquiries: order to Redeemer Lutheran 1 2 3 Robin Bailey – 3208 6650 College Past Parents & Friends, Margaret Fletcher – 3423 1554 PO Box 6090, Upper Mount Gravatt, Carol Fisher – 3341 6713 Qld 4122
CLASS OF 1993 20 YEAR REUNION
Past students and teachers are invited to attend the 20 Year Reunion of the Redeemer Lutheran College’s graduating class of 1993.
When: Saturday 7 September 2013 Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Where: The Upper Deck, The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains Cost: $40pp (partners/family welcome) Tickets: www.redeemer.com.au/community/alumni/20years RSVP: with online payment by Monday 2 September 2013
Further information: www.redeemer.com.au | [email protected] | 07 3340 8888
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Meet Our Next Generation of Leaders 1 2 3 Gemma Olsson - Neurosurgeon Source: The Sunday Telegraph, 23 June 2013. Linda Silmalis “Meet our next generation of leaders”.
1 where she is mentored by its director, Dr Mark Dexter. Olsson credits the support of her parents for having attained her goal. “They love me more than anything in 4 this world and have been incredibly supportive,” she says. “I also have had the privilege of working with some of the most fantastic women, like Dr Sarah Olson, a neurosurgeon at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, and Dr Jacqueline McMaster, here at Westmead. It can be a man’s world but us girls are not doing so badly.” Olsson was one of just eight females studying neurosurgery, compared with “60 - odd men”.
Under the headline “most likely” in Gemma planner - Olsson pursued a medical degree Her days are long, beginning between Olsson’s 1995 high school yearbook, it says: before embarking on the long journey to 7.00am and 7.30am and often only ending “neurosurgeon”. become a neurosurgeon. 12 hours later, depending on the number of Weddings Engagements urgent cases. Olsson, 35, not only achieved her goal, After completing six years of study at Georgina McPhail (Kelly 07) married Congratulations to Tarra Brown (07) and Recently engaged and want to tell the but is regarded among her industry peers the University of Queensland, Olsson But she thrives on the challenges of the job. Michael McPhail on 20 October 2012 at a Grant Stevens on their Engagement in April. world?! … email your news and a photo as one of the youngest practising female commenced work at various hospitals As for the other “most likely” nomination family property in Inglewood, Queensland. Tarra met Grant (a carpenter) in Brisbane 3 through to: [email protected] neurosurgeons in Australia. around Australia before beginning another in her high school yearbook, namely Bridal party included Lauren Taddeo years ago. They moved to Rockhampton 2 to include the details in the next issue of five years of neurosurgery training. For as long as she can remember, the “use colourful language”, Olsson is less (07), Lauren Kelly (04) maid of honour, years ago so Tarra could start her teaching Redeemer Record. Brisbane Redeemer Lutheran College This year, she was accepted as a Fellow forthcoming: “We are always very dignified and Patrick Kelly (08). The couple are career. Tarra is teaching Year 1 and they are graduate has been fascinated by the mind. of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in surgery.” expecting their first child in August 2013. hoping to move back to Brisbane next year. (FRACS), and in March joined Sydney’s Tarra and Grant are planning a Bali Resort Encouraged by her parents - her mother is a Elle-Louise Nelson (Orth 10), married on Westmead Hospital neurosurgery unit, beachside wedding in April next year. high school teacher and her father a town 7 August 2010
2014 Date The Benefits Stay in Touch CLASS OF 2003 Claimers of Redeemer Remember to update your phone, email and 10 YEAR REUNION mailing address with us: Class of 1994 Email: [email protected] Alumni! Telephone: 3340 8888 20 Year Reunion Priority Enrolment to Redeemer Post: Redeemer Alumni, Reply Paid 6090, Past students and teachers are invited Stay tuned for more information! Lutheran College for your children! Upper Mount Gravatt, Qld 4122 Details will be released late in 2013. to attend the 10 Year Reunion (Contact the Enrolments Office on www All of the details regarding reunions of the Redeemer Lutheran College’s Tentative Date: Saturday 6 Sep 2014. 07 3340 8807 for more information.) for Redeemer Lutheran College can Half Price Enrolment Application Fee be found online at our new website: graduating class of 2003. www.redeemer.com.au/ Class of 2004 for Redeemer Alumni (Save $75! - normally $150) community/alumni When: Saturday 10 August 2013 10 Year Reunion Redeemer Record newsletter posted Find reunion news keep up to date at Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm Stay tuned for more information! to you twice per year so that you can Redeemer’s official Facebook page: Where: The Elaine Room, The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains Details will be released late in 2013. keep up to date with other past students. www.facebook.com/ Cost: $40pp (partners/family welcome) Tentative Date: Saturday 2 August 2014. (Email: [email protected] if you RedeemerLutheranCollege Tickets: www.redeemer.com.au/community/alumni/10years wish to update your details.) Follow Redeemer on Twitter: RSVP: with online payment by Monday 29 July 2013 Contact the college now to ensure that your Reunions: Successful ten and twenty year www.twitter.com/ details are up to date, or if you would like to Further information: reunions are held each year. RedeemerCollege www.redeemer.com.au | [email protected] | 07 3340 8888 organise the reunion for your year!
1. Tarra Brown (07) and Grant Stevens 2. Elle-Louise Nelson (Orth 10) 3. Georgina McPhail (Kelly 07) and Michael McPhail 0326 1. Gemma Olsson is one of the youngest brain surgeons in the world. Source: The Sunday Telegraph 4. Patrick Kelly (07), Michael McPhail, Georgina McPhail (Kelly 08), and Lauren Kelly (04) 27 Redeemer Events Calendar The full college calendar can be found online at: www.redeemer.com.au/events
Monday 15 Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival (Scurr Oval) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUGSaturdaySEPT 26 OCTPast ParentsNOV and Friends “ChristmasDEC in July”, 7.00pm (The Glen Hotel) JAN Sunday 27 Year 7 Canberra Tour departs, 7.00pm FEB MAR Friday 2 Year 7 Canberra Tour returns, 7.30am APR MAY Friday 2 College Tour of Years 7-12 (Middle/Senior School), 9.00am-10.30am JUNE JULY Wednesday 7 Special Worship for Middle School & Senior School, 12.20pm (Redeemer Chapel) AUG SEPTSaturday 10 Alumni Class of 2003 – 10 Year Reunion, 7.00pm (The Glen Hotel) OCT Wednesday 14 NOVExhibition Public Holiday Friday 24 Chamber byDEC Candlelight, 7.30pm (Kleinschmidt Centre) Monday 26 Parents and Friends General Meeting, 7.00pm (RC2, Chapel Classroom)
Friday 6DEC College Tour of the Junior School (Prep - Year 6), 9.00am-10.30pm NOV OCT Saturday 7 P & F Market Day, 2.00pm-5.00pm (Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium) SEPT Saturday 7 Alumni Class of 1993 – 20 Year Reunion, 7.00pm (The Glen Hotel) AUG JULY Tuesday 10 Middle School Music Concert & Art Exhibition, 7.00pm (Kleinschmidt Centre) JUNE JAN MAY Friday 20 Term 3 Concludes FEB APR MAR Monday 7 Labour Day Public Holiday JAN MAR FEB FEBJAN MAR Tuesday 8 Term 4 Commences APR APR MAY JUNE Friday 11 Year 12 Formal – Citigate and Sebel, 5.00pm-11.20pm MAY JULY AUG SEPT OCT Monday 21 Student Free Day JUNE NOV DEC Wednesday 23 Twilight Tour of the College, 5.00pm-6.00pm JULY Wednesday 23 Springboard Exhibition 2012, 6.00pm-8.00pm (Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium) AUG Saturday 26 Redeemer Fair 2013, 1.00pm -7.00pm SEPT OCT Friday 1 College Tour of the Junior School (Prep - Year 6), 9.00am-10.30am NOV Thursday 14 Valedictory Service, 7.30pm (Redeemer Chapel) DEC Friday 22 Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival (Redeemer Pool) Monday 25 Parents and Friends General Meeting, 7.00pm (RC2, Chapel Classroom)
Tuesday 3 2013 Junior School Closing Service (Redeemer Chapel) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Tuesday 3 Term 4 Concludes Tuesday 24 Christmas Eve Service at Redeemer Chapel, 7.00pm Wednesday 25 Christmas Day Service at Redeemer Chapel, 8.30am
Monday 27 Australia Day Public Holiday JAN FEBTuesdayMAR 28 Term 1, 2014 Commences for Years 6-9 and 12 APR MAY JUNE Wednesday 29 Term 1, 2014 Commences for Prep-YearsJULY 5, 10 andAUG 11 SEPT OCT NOV DEC OBH14330
Celebrating our community Fun for the whole family Redeemer Fair Saturday 26 October 2013, 1pm-7pm
Heaps of Food, Live Entertainment, Games & Prizes, Adult Refreshments, Coffee Shop, Fireworks Display, Springboard Student Exhibition Redeemer Barrel Win Great
745 Rochedale Rd, Rochedale Prizes! www.redeemer.com.au