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1 GratitudePrinicpals Clay Watkins Emma Rieger Staff Profile HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL GIFTED EDUCATION TEACHER

Describe yourself in three words. Describe yourself in three words. Positive, active, cooperative. Passionate, creative, curious.

Which aspect/s of your job are you What inspired your interest in most passionate about and why? Gifted Education?

Staff Profile Staff Getting to work with people. I also enjoy the challenge of helping to I began working in this area over 20 years ago. I attended a motivate and guide others to become the best version of themselves. conference that shone a light on the unique characteristics and needs (intellectual, emotional and social) of gifted What motivates you? learners. All students deserve appropriate support to become their best selves. I was motivated to learn more. I know it’s perhaps a little cliché but giving things my best effort is one thing that really drives me. I am also motivated by working on things that I know or believe will make a positive Which aspect/s of your job are you most difference. passionate about and why? My favourite part of each day is having conversations with Tell us about something that has students. I love finding out about their passions, strengths shaped you as a leader. and future dreams. I can advocate for students to find individualised pathways to allow them to realise their When I was young I used to read autobiographies of goals. I love to spark curiosity, foster creativity and get famous sportspeople. There was great insight gained students excited about learning. from this and as I got a little older this interest grew to looking at the lives of leaders, politicians and business people. This interest has been a great source of What motivates you? wisdom for me and I believe that the knowledge has My faith and connecting with people. helped shape me as a leader. What are you looking forward What are you looking forward to in your new role? to in your new role? Firstly, I am looking forward to building The current cohort of Senior School students relationships with students, staff and families. were all at different stages of their Middle School Concordia has wonderful, passionate staff and journey when I came into my previous role as outstanding facilities. I am looking forward Assistant Head of Middle School, and getting to finding ways to make the most of these the rare chance to work closely with and resources, and hopefully utilising the extensive support them again is really exciting. expertise within our Concordia community of parents and old scholars, as mentors. Tell us about a hobby. A healthy one to have – exercise. I don’t like to Tell us about a hobby. go without some sort of dedicated training or Travel and photography. For me, the two are physical activity in my day. inextricably linked. My most recent trip to provided picture postcard photo If you could have one superpower, opportunities around every corner. It was blissful. what would it be? I have spent the last 16 years of my life If you could have one superpower, training for and competing in Athletics what would it be? (Track) so I guess the ability to run really Time travel – as long as I could have a quick exit button fast would be my choice of superpower. if required.

Favourite book? Favourite book? Too hard to pick one. Top three: Ego is the I have always loved “To Kill a Mockingbird” – I find Enemy (Ryan Holiday), 7 Habits of Highly myself returning to it. I am running a 26 Book Effective People (Steven Covey), and Man’s Challenge at Concordia this year and love learning Search for Meaning (Victor Frankl). about new books and authors from our students.

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Commencement 2020 he 2020 school year began with much excitement (and a few nerves) on Tuesday, 28 January, with the Opening TChapel service at the Primary School and an Orientation Day for Middle and Senior School Students. The following day, the Concordia Campus Commencement Service saw students Valedictory 2019 and staff gather to commit the year ahead to God’s care; As our Year 12 students began to formally welcome new staff, Student Leaders and House Leaders into their roles; and to celebrate the achievements of turning their attention from the Class of 2019. In particular, we congratulated the top IB daily classes to preparing Diploma Student, Ella Brock-Fabel, and the top SACE student for final examinations, they and Dux of Concordia College with an ATAR of 99.3, Rowan gathered with parents, staff, Sanun, on their outstanding achievements. Old Concordians and friends t was wonderful to once again have Old Concordians join us to In his Dux acceptance speech, Rowan thanked his teachers, of the College at the Adelaide present some of the awards on the night. Mrs Nadine Williams OAM friends and family, and offered the following advice to the Year Town Hall for the 2019 I(1957), an author and former award-winning journalist with The 12 Class of 2020. Advertiser, presented Community Awards to Ian van Schalkwyk and Valedictory Service. In addition ‘It’s easy to think at the beginning of the year that you’ll Jacob Schwarz, and presented an Arts Award to Ella Brock-Fabel. cocoon yourself in the bubble that is Year 12. ... But you don’t to formally commemorating Mr Max Guehrer (2014) – an international beach volleyballer, long-time have to give up everything. In Mr Leydon’s words, “find a happy the conclusion of the Year 12s’ Concordia volleyball coach, and aspiring Olympian – presented Sports medium.” Look after yourself, get enough sleep, make time to time at school, the Service Awards to Luke Bastiras and Annie Green. Principal’s Service Awards catch up with friends, and enjoy your time together in Year 12. provided an opportunity to were also presented on the night to Erin Blake, Tara Edwards, Zoe reflect on the collective school Fryer, Finnegan Green, Jessica Hyams, Francesca Pearce, Thomas ... Regardless of your approach to Year 12, life has a habit of Schilling, Liam Taylor, Alexander Tessari and Lauren Uylaki. throwing a curveball at the worst possible time. ... It happens! journey, to look ahead to the And if it does, keep things in perspective ... you are not on this We congratulate each of the award winners and thank all of our Year 12s future, and to acknowledge road alone, and if you find yourself in that position (as I did), for their contribution to the College community throughout their talk to someone. It could be a friend, family member or your outstanding contributions time at Concordia. As a College we are proud of the hard work and teachers. to the College through the determination shown and the excellent results achieved by the students presentation of Valedictory in their final year. We wish the Class of 2019 all the very best in their ... The most important advice I can give you [about Year 12] is Service Awards. future endeavours. to make the most of it.’

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Primary School their Learning ur ELC children said they felt a sense of excitement, nervousness and happiness when they had an opportunity to ‘be the teacher’ Oand share their learning with the parents and grandparents at their Student-Led Conferences in Term 4. The conferences are an Off to a important communication and reporting tool in the IB Primary Years Programme, giving students a chance to build confidence and to take responsibility for the process and progress of their learning. We were very proud of the children, all of whom did a great job of exploring how the process of investigation leads to new discoveries and then sharing Start what they had learnt with their loved ones. TheGreat transition into a new school year is an exciting time filled with fresh opportunities and challenges, and we seek to do ‘I learnt that we Puppet Shows all we can to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. should look after ome wonderful guests have visited our Primary School German classes in recent years to help give students an insight into n the first few weeks of Term 1 our Primary School students focussed our water and we Svarious aspects of German life and culture. In Term 4, we were on getting ‘off to a good start’ through collaborative and team-building delighted to welcome the Carrousel Theatre company, who performed shouldn’t leave Iactivities designed to facilitate the development of positive relationships a bilingual show for our students in Years 1 to 4 called Aladdin und and create a great platform on which to build throughout 2020. There were the tap on when die Wunderlampe (Aladdin and the Magic Lamp) in the Punch and plenty of fun and engaging activities to help students adapt to new routines Judy style of theatre using traditional German puppets. The show was and experience a sense of belonging. For example, the Year 6s took we’re not using it, highly entertaining and included links to German language lessons part in an ‘Amazing Race’ around the campus, the Year 5s took photos especially if you across all of these year levels and the subsequent question time gave depicting aspects of the IB Learner Profile for use as classroom some great insights into the art of German puppetry. posters, and the ELC students used a visual schedule to learn about have rainwater.’ Earlier in Term 4, the Year 2s enjoyed a puppet show called Up the daily activities and role-played scenarios for positive interactions Creek as part of their Sharing the Planet unit with the Central Idea that with peers. Students were also involved in designing their learning – Cora ‘People can make choices to support the sustainability of the earth’s environments to best suit the learning needs of their class as resources’. The message about conserving water and maintaining the well as taking ownership of their learning by agreeing on shared cleanliness of our waterways came across loud and clear. principles to create a classroom culture that is beneficial for all. We trust it truly has been a great start for our students and we look forward to seeing them flourish this year!

6 7 Service as Action rom bread tags to wheelchairs and bake sales to backpacks, our Year F8s used simple materials to make a difference in the lives of others in Term 4. As part of the Service as Action component within the Year 8 Pastoral Care program, two Home Classes worked collaboratively to run a circus-themed bake sale fundraiser Connected Unley with some delicious food on offer and a he Year 8s were out and about in the community free balloon animal for each customer. late in Term 4 as part of the annual Connected Unley Some students even helped ‘theme’ the Tprogram, helping local churches, visiting residents event by donning clown outfits! In the end, over $250 was raised for Backpacks 4 SA Middle School at Fullarton Lutheran Homes, working in a community garden and assisting The Salvation Army at Unley as Kids, a charity that provides practical items they prepared to serve those in need at Christmas time. and resources to help children and young Through the program, students learned more about the people during times of dislocation from history, governance and residents of the Unley area as well home and routine care. A fantastic effort as experiencing some ways in which they can give back to for a great cause! the community around them. Meanwhile, two other Home Classes ‘The most important thing I learnt during Connected Unley committed to collecting as many bread tags was that I could give back to the community that I am a as possible to donate to Aussie Bread Tags part of. I learnt that people can make a difference in their for Wheelchairs, an organisation that sells community no matter how old they are. You can change the tags to a recycler in Robe, with proceeds people’s lives or just make their day!’ – Ohmeah Palmer funding the purchase of wheelchairs for people who need them in South Africa. The recycled tags are then used to create colourful objects like doorknobs and bowls which are made available for people to purchase. It takes around 1,870 bread tags to make a bowl, and at the end of Term 4 Murtoa Showcase the Year 8s had collected around 7,500 tags – a number which is set to grow as we hope hat do Roman aqueducts, Chinese to continue the initiative in the future. paper armour, Greek water clocks, Wthe Stroop effect and the perfect macaron all have in common? They were all the focus of student projects and displays at Students Teaching the 2019 Murtoa Showcase! Once again, the Students Year 7 projects were many and varied, outlining scientific and innovative solutions to problems Year 7 students had an opportunity to teach found in the ancient world as part of their aspects of what they had learned in German study of ancient civilisations in Humanities and classes to their Year 4 counterparts late in Science. Parents, staff and students enjoyed Term 3, sharing their knowledge through browsing the exhibition and hearing from tiny books they had created. The Year 4s students about their chosen area of interest. then had a go at making their own tiny books, resulting in a fantastic mini library. A Later in the day the Year 8s showcased a wide wonderful cross-campus learning activity! variety of scientific inquiries through their Science Fair, and guests were intrigued by many of the experiments. A particularly unique project involved an investigation into molecular spaghetti, which refers to the reaction between a gelling agent (sodium alginate) and a hardening agent (calcium lactate) which is formed into an edible look-alike to spaghetti – certainly not something you come across every day! Well done to all involved in what was a fantastic display of student learning!

8 9 Senior School 11 Olympic Change-Makers Olympic part in take to selected were our budding athletes of Two Forum, State Olympic Change-Maker Australian the 2019 and other with Olympians chat an opportunity to enjoying difference a positive lead and make to people keen young Keech Els and Jessie Marco in their school or community. across from selected students among 1,027 were about their experience: say this to had and they me with providing program, be a great it to ‘I found their Olympians and discuss meet an opportunity to meet other to also great with them. It was experiences sports. me within different things to doing similar students about the upcoming excited It also made me extremely – Jessie Olympics.’ meet and us to allowed day Olympic Change-Maker ‘The with us shared Olympians. They and present past talk to also met with triumphs, and challenges. We their journeys, and had the chance South Australia all over from students had an impact we’ve about how stories exchange to extremely be] [to the day I found on our communities. – Marco beneficial and motivating.’ and Angus McFeat

Serving in the Community rallies Campus community the Concordia each year, Twice hot, nutritious meals to cause – providing worthy behind a very an Anglican-run Centre, of the Mary Magdalene Drop-in patrons of home- 40 litres over With CBD. in the Adelaide soup kitchen items of tinned fruit, and additional food donations made soup, donated with money purchased cream and ice such as chicken the Senior School from representatives families, Concordia by 100 people on over meals to and served prepared School Captain Josh Martin 22 February. Saturday, on the opportunity reflection the following shared action: into ethos of service put Concordia’s to experience. an eye-opening such ‘It was and well, really together worked Everyone help the opportunity to having loved we made some great those in need. We and “go” word the friends right from the night.’ of minute every enjoyed SACE Art Show SACE Ben Gu, to Congratulations whose of 2019 the Class McMahon from Paige appear to chosen were 12 major artworks Year Adelaide’s at Art Show SACE in the 2020 17 March Tuesday, Gallery from Light Square three have It is amazing to 17 April. Friday, to one school – a chosen from artworks students’ work, of the hard public recognition wonderful to our students by skill invested and creativity pieces! such striking produce

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and this year’s event was no different, with students students with different, no was event year’s this and The Year 12 Formal is always a wonderful celebration celebration wonderful a always is Formal 12 Year The Night of of Night 10 Annual Art Show T + + + + Art Awards Design andTechnology students. work by Visual Art,ArtDesign, Media,Photography, and Centre played host to avibrant andeclecticexhibition of with colour, creativity andcraftsmanship astheNautilus The 2019 ArtShow onFriday, 15November was bursting commended for theirachievements. A numberofawards were presented onthenightandallrecipients are and nature whichconnected with thetitleofshow “formae naturalis”. 12

Art Trip: Jacob Schwarz andOliviaGleeson Worldstrides Excellence Awards for Ambassadorship ontheEurope Dante Afnan, BellaSpeedy andBenGu Encouragement Awards Visual Art: Excellence Award Visual Art-Design:Tom McCann Excellence Award Visual Art-Art:AngusMcFeat South Australia whotalked aboutthelinks ofculture, art,spirituality Sleep (1968),aKokatha Aboriginalwoman from thewest coast of he show was officiallyopened byOld Concordian Bonnie Coleman-

‘formae naturalis’ Angus McFeat Ben Gu Harrison Oke biggest partof people’s lives.’ is always a wholeanditisthe culture, where Icome from, family independent. However, inChinese of the family membersismore group of individualsandeach cultures, family ismore of a around theworld. InWestern ‘The meaningof family isdifferent importance offamily. “17-10-2000” that isaboutthe Ben Gufor hispainting Award for 2019 was presented to The Concordia ArtAcquisition Art Acquisition Award Bella Speedy Awards Design andTechnology + + + + + + Media Awards

Jackson Rees Overall SubjectAward: Sophie Treloar Encouragement Award: Gus Goddard Peer Assessed Best Product: Jackson Rees Most Outstanding Product: Samantha Long Angus Haskard and Encouragement Awards: Subject Award: ZacSteele Jackson Rees Video &Digital. Solutions; andDiamondsCamera, Commercial Furniture; Pro AV Resource Furniture; Workplace Worldstrides; Australian Timbers; sponsors: Eckersley’s Art&Craft; supported theevent, andto our Thanks to allwhoattended and added to thewonderful atmosphere. music provided by String Quartet 2 job ofcatering for theevent, and of MsHannahRosie, didafantastic students, undertheexpert direction The Year 11Food andHospitality + + Photography Awards

Sebastian Lucey Encouragement Award: Subject Award: HarrisonOke 13 House Sport 15

Carnival Swimming ith the 2019 House Shield awarded to Winchester, Winchester, to House Shield awarded ith the 2019 off the stave to keen Houses were the other three Campus annual Concordia the champions at defending won the 50m Freestyle Championship the 50m Freestyle Beaumont won Louisa Swimming Carnival late in Term 4, with students in Years 7 to 7 to in Years 4, with students in Term late Carnival Swimming Houseearn points in the 2020 to chance first the 10 enjoying and plenty of colour was there weather, In perfect Competition. in both novelty participate to excited were enthusiasm as students House Captains did a great new The and championship events. spirit and all building team and participation job of encouraging pride and excellent with dignity, the College represented students sportsmanship. and Malvern, Highgate of Cheltenham, efforts the best Despite 66-point lead and also an early to pulled away Winchester to thanks set on the day records of the six new five achieved , , Lachlan Bell, Samuel Kemp Olivia Quilley by swims excellent done also to . Well and Damon Turczynowicz Hana Ireland strong who put in a very Strutton Kate competitor Malvern record. and set a new swim freestyle Malvern’s while of each House, swimmers female the fastest involving race, Winchester. for race the boys’ McGlashan won Jaden Tape of day a wonderful after prevailed In the end, Winchester competition. Final Results 771 Winchester 590 Malvern 475 Highgate 440 Cheltenham W

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greatly from his time at Concordia as an Artist-in-Residence. Jimmy has Jimmy as an Artist-in-Residence. Concordia his time at from greatly kinetic he has been developing recently and most career, had an extensive ways, in exciting utilise technology that painting processes and sculptures in Science, hands-on experiences some innovative provided which have learning. (STEAM) Engineering, Art and Mathematics Technology, pad control His painting mill, a method of painting via an electronic a spinning hand paint pens/brushes suspended from two to connected in multiple move a beam and able to to is attached shaft that drill drive Jimmy creativity. 9 students’ the Year for stimulus provided directions, bots, which can be build drawing 9s, 10s and 11s to also helped Year art. Robotics some amazing abstract and create ‘dance’ to programmed gropers of ground the creation through play in Art also came into 12s have and the Year 11 students, the Year by and kinetic sculptures art forms. in various work Jimmy’s to responded a focus Jean Tinguely, sculptor of Swiss the kinetic art works by Inspired kinetic sculptures larger-scale of two the creation was of the residency and dragon stylised moving – a final projects The 10 students. the Year by discs which create laser cut move to uses solar power that a sculpture in striking dependant on the sun – are light and movement their own parts. moving many and contain appearance aiding in art making and technology idea of art meeting movement The during completed and some of the pieces residency the to central was workshops of Jimmy’s as a celebration on display this time will remain such a clearly engaged in exploring were students The Concordia. at sharing his time and for thank Jimmy in their art and we direction new with us. expertise S Artist-in-Residence Below: 1912 The Twelve Apostles Above: 1927 First Female Class 1937 First XVIII Football Team 1948 Girls Hostel, Wattle Street Above: 1971 Prefects with Headmaster Rev Reuther 1984 Computer 1990 Chapel Opening 2017 Nautilus Centre Below: 1926 Opening of the Below: 1970 Georg Memorial Library Network Installed 1895 Concordia College, Murtoa Lecture Hall 1942 Moving to Flinders Street

Pastor Wilhelm First student – Rev Dr Carl Rev Dr Henry Hamann Rev Dr Frederick Rev Dr Elmore Leske Rev Thomas Reuther Mr John Zweck Mr John Mr Richard Bruss Dr Kenneth Bartel Mr Julian Denholm Mr Lester Mr Michael Paech Mr Paul Weinert Peters Friedrich Wilhelm Graebner Headmaster Blaess Headmaster Headmaster Principal 1983-1988 Brew-Bevan Acting Principal Principal Principal Saegenschnitter St John’s Campus Concordia Campus Director 1890-1901 Hoffmann Director 1903-1939 1939-1953 Headmaster 1953-1958 1959-1968 1968-1982 Principal 1989-1993 1994-1995 1995-2002 2003-2005 Principal 2006-2017 Principal Principal 2012-Present 2018-Present Established Move to Adelaide Twelve Apostles Girls at Concordia Great Depression World War II Time of Changes Era of Many Firsts New Initiatives Fond Memories 100 Years Restructuring Amalagamation 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010-2020

Concordia’s beginnings at Murtoa in The first years of the 20th century The College experienced many dark There were significant developments Student numbers fell slightly during At the beginning of the decade The student population now included During these years the curriculum There were a number of significant Students from this era have fond At the beginning of this decade the Significant developments include the Concordia College and St John’s the Victorian Wimmera district were were challenging for the fledgling days during this decade. Legislation in the 1920s. Student numbers rose the Great Depression and fewer enrolments suffered because of World more day students, many of them was broadened for the first three year developments and new initiatives memories of the lively musicals whole College community attended restructuring of the College to form Lutheran Primary School offically very modest. Pastor Wilhelm Peters College. However, with a new director, during World War I threatened the to ninety-nine when girls entered girls were enrolled. Despite budget War II and the drought conditions. children of immigrant and refugee levels so that students were offered during the 1970s. Commonwealth performed to packed and appreciative celebrations and special events to a Middle School and a Senior School, amalgamated in 2016 to became one persuaded members of the parish followed by the move to Adelaide, very existence of Lutheran schools, the College, and several essential restrictions, there were several Local emergency measures during families from European countries. courses to suit individual abilities. Government grants enabled the audiences. Others will remember that mark Concordia’s centenary. The and a growing collaboration with school with two connected campuses to fund a school building project to Concordia entered a fresh stage in its and the Spanish influenza epidemic building projects were completed successes and reasons to celebrate. the war years made for unforgettable College to proceed with building a the close of the decade marked the opening and dedication of the Chapel St John’s Lutheran Primary School. and two Principals. The decade was also The first Aboriginal students were 1960 – A new uniform for girls was support his program for the training history. disrupted schooling for a large part – a headmaster’s residence, a times, and the community mourned much-needed library as well as a end of a long-standing tradition of and Music Centre was undoubtedly characterised by a period of expansion 1937 – The First XVIII were enrolled – Audrey Cobby (later introduced in the College colours of 2005 – Concordia welcomed the first of teachers. of 1918. gymnasium and a lecture hall. the deaths in action of several Old Mathematics Centre. boarding for both boys and girls. the most significant. and redevelopment. 1903 – The Rev Dr Carl Graebner, undefeated premiers in the Student known as Ngingali Cullen) in 1954 brown and gold rather than navy blue. Year 7 students. Collegians. 2010 – Murtoa was opened, providing a In the first year just two young men who became the second director of 1912 – The first class of twelve 1923 – Mrs Agnes Dorsch was Football Association, and repeated and Richard Le Bois in 1955. Music appreciation classes were Although enrolments were steadily 1983 – Staff and students performed The history of the College, Concordia A combined school council with were enrolled. Concordia, actively served in several theological students graduated on the first woman appointed to the this success in 1938. – In April the army took rising, boarder numbers were Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado in – 100 Years, researched and facility for the Middle School, Media and 1942 1952 – St John’s Lutheran Primary introduced for all students. St John’s Lutheran Primary School Music. – The name ‘Concordia College’ areas beyond his official role. He was 12 December 1912. The twelve young academic staff. She taught both – Twenty students and three possession of Concordia’s grounds School was dedicated on 10 February. dwindling and the need for boarding the Arts Theatre. Mr Peter Schmidt written by old collegian and former was formed. 1894 1938 1963 – The Concordia Old Collegians was officially adopted an influential spokesperson in support men became known as the ‘Twelve secondary and theological seminary staff took part in a concert tour and buildings for use as a convalescent The building cost about £3000, and facilities was changing. broke new ground with the formation headmaster, the Rev Dr Elmore Leske, 2016 – The Hub was opened, housing of Lutheran schools during World Apostles.’ students. depot. Teaching continued in Excelsior Association was formed, replacing of a twelve-piece orchestra. was launched at the Centenary Dinner 2006 – Yangadlitya, the new resource of South Australia to promote the consisted of a steel frame with walls 1978 – Boys no longer boarded on student services, administration, a 1896 – Student numbers had risen to War I and was also one of the founders Hall behind Bethlehem Lutheran the Old Boys and Old Girls and Ball in September 1990. centre, was opened. 1914 – With the introduction of 1927 – The first girls, a group of 19, College. The program included choir of compressed wheat stubble straw campus and girls now boarded at the 1984 – A network of computers was Year 12 common room and classrooms. thirty, and the curriculum included of the Myrtle Bank Soldiers Home. Church, Flinders Street, until the Associations. compulsory military training, a Cadet were enrolled at Concordia. Fifteen selections, humorous items and coated with cement. It was completed hostel in Cheltenham Street. installed to enable students to study 1999 – The opening and dedication 2017 – The Nautilus Centre, for Science, courses for those intending to campus was handed back to the become Lutheran pastors. 1905 – Concordia College, Malvern Corps was formed. boarders filled the girls hostel in gymnastics displays with clown acts. mainly by volunteers. and practise computer skills. of the long-awaited Sports and Technology, Engineering, Art and was opened on 22 February. Cheltenham Street to capacity. College late in June. Recreation Centre. Mathematics (STEAM), was opened. 1952 Opening of St John’s 1906 Classroom Scene 1917 College Platoon 1938 Concert Tour Group in Minyip, Victoria 1942 Lessons at Flinders Street Lutheran Primary School 1960s Mothercraft 1983 The Mikado 1999 Sports and Recreation Centre 2005 First Year 7 Class 2016 Concordia College ELC - Year 12 Swimming Carnival 17 fter our Senior boys’ and girls’ teams and girls’ teams our Senior boys’ fter the national from away walked medals in 2018, with silver competition Volleyball Set for Set for Volleyball Success somewhat has experienced Volleyball and in participation of a spike in recent Concordia at performance total of fielded a we 2019 and in years the College. across 25 teams it was exciting to see ongoing development see ongoing development to exciting it was of the efforts were note Of particular in 2019. in the IGSSA the Senior A and B girls’ teams the both of which won in 2019, competition in grades in their respective premiership achievement! An outstanding Term 4. in Schools Cup Volleyball the Australian At the challenge of embraced the boys December, Division 1, while the girls in a tough competing competing Division 2 (after up to also stepped one and finished just in 2018) one tier lower In an of the gold medal match. win shy one of the turn of events, interesting the gold to through won that teams an ineligible for was medal match official medal placing, so the girls and finished the court to took medal, a brilliant with a silver We stage! on the national effort exciting see what to can’t wait of the moments the remainder up as season will serve 2020 program volleyball the Concordia develop. to continues A Oliver Oliver Louis and Ari Lewis-Kelly , Joseph Corbett (Tennis – (Tennis Wenceslaus Fraser Division 1), Asha Bianchi and Hudson, – Division Phoebe Nobbs (Tennis Congratulations to Marshall to Congratulations (Cricket) (Cricket) Tennant 3), and Rosie district teams all won gold! all won teams district on these outstanding results. results. on these outstanding tennis, girls’ tennis and girls’ cricket and girls’ cricket girls’ tennis tennis, Jack Bell, and Lachlan Bird done also to Well we were delighted that the boys’ the boys’ that delighted were we for finishing fifth in Division for Ridley Leon the Adelaide South East district, but district, South East the Adelaide Aden Khouri, Aden to and cricket 1 boys’ students who were selected to represent represent to selected who were students , Eyers Archie Statewide Tournaments Statewide South in the Adelaide represented well was Concordia statewide the School Sport SA for teams district East tournaments and swimming tennis cricket, 6/7 Year of all of our proud very we 1. Not only were in Term Silver Streak Silver of silver ended with a flurry school year 2019 The 6 and 7 School Sport SA our Year by medals won All and cricket. in softball, tennis teams knockout throughout effort put in a commendable teams three while the gold and competitions, their respective of each of proud certainly are we elusive, medals were involved. the students Champions Basketball statewide round of the the first winning through After our competition, basketball knockout 8/9 Year SSSA and its winning form continued team Middle A boys’ strong Consistently Final day. the Grand to progressed games of them win all remaining saw performances as and finish competition round-robin the six-team basketball best the champions against the knockout effort! An incredible schools in the state. for being selected in the being selected Aberline and Joseph Menz for Unfortunately, team. swim district South East Adelaide go unable to was tournament swimming the statewide but all students situation, the COVID-19 ahead due to efforts. their fantastic for commended are selected , Eyers

16 Sporting Highlights Sporting Sports Day 19 S WARRIOR WinchesterWinchester Cheltenham, but all Houses had Cheltenham, Champions Level of Age their share are involved and all students their efforts. for commended Final Results 2733 Winchester 2360 Malvern 2174 Highgate 1733 Cheltenham events to the electric excitement the electric excitement to events for the race the relays, of the final on. Cup was Bartel among them the fell, Six records and U13 Boys U13 Girls Hurdles which had and Javelin, Discus 34, 32 and 26 years for stood to Congratulations respectively. holders: record each of the new (400m), Amalia Gabriella Byrne Sari Eldridge (Javelin), Oliver (100m), Asha Bianchi (Hurdles), Morris (Discus and Ronan and Javelin). In the end, Winchester their continued run of success years in recent winning by ahead the day of Malvern, and Highgate atering for 900 students and 900 students for atering the 100 staff, over involving Campus Sports Concordia Day is no small feat each year and each year small feat is no Day on Thursday, instalment the 2020 was – it no different was 12 March with students success a wonderful of favourable taking advantage the throughout conditions weather day. Houses all four from Students – with valiantly competed sportsmanship, athleticism, spirit well and team camaraderie the From and truly on display. tug of war of the ‘novelty’ intensity and the fun of the tunnel ball event field the traditional through relay Concordia Concordia Campus C but despite the high level of noise the high level but despite the crowd moments before, just the for waited became silent as they five After be announced. to results House, Highgate wins by straight from a humungous roar was there announced when it was tent the red had claimed first Winchester that of elation the feeling in 2020, place celebrations in the students’ evident of their reprise and the energetic all students done to Well rap. team and efforts their excellent for and congratulations sportsmanship, Winchester! to Final Results 1005 Winchester 998 Highgate 912 Malvern 850 Cheltenham excitement, as did the final event event as did the final excitement, staff, involving relay – the novelty parents and House Captains – parents The relays provided much provided relays The for the younger students. the younger for sack race and egg and spoon race and egg and spoon race sack race who provided great support great who provided the morning. throughout awarded Mr Paech As is tradition, to the points of the day the first ‘team he thought had the best team taking top with Winchester rap’, sprints The spot early as a result. a lot of cheering drawing followed, on and students spectators from Soon, the either side of the track. the oval dispersed across crowds part in a variety took as students traditional from of tabloid events, long jump high jump, like events the older studentsand shot put for the like events novelty to through S

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18 as parents, grandparents, siblings grandparents, as parents, cheer on to and friends gathered 6 March. on Friday, our students Campus John’s In addition, our St House Captains again ably were their by assisted Campus Concordia counterparts Campus St John’s John’s St T Sports Day Sports Football Outreach Canberra Trip Touring the national capital to learn about Australia’s history, culture, heritage Vanuatu and democracy, the Year 7s enjoyed visiting a range of interesting locations and ‘It is such an n the October school holiday break last year, a group were highly engaged throughout the action-packed program. of Concordia students and staff ventured into new 'The Year 7 Canberra trip was filled with educational, enjoyable, memorable amazing opportunity territory on the College’s fifth Football Outreach I moments and events. It featured visits to significant locations such as Parliament Vanuatu trip. Previous trips had been only to Efate island, which Camps & Trips for the boys to go on this nearly House, the , the Royal Australian and Canberra’s is home to the nation’s capital, Port Vila, but this time Espiritu Deep Space Centre. My favourite part of the trip was the Australian War two-year journey, culminating in the Santo (the largest of Vanuatu’s 85 islands) was added to the Memorial. This is because of the interesting, emotive and intriguing stories that it itinerary so the team could help AFL Vanuatu spread the sport offered.’ –Styliana Kokkoni trip of a lifetime… I know my son into new areas. The trip, which also incorporated 18 months made lifelong friends and that his of preparatory fundraising as well as football and leadership skill development, saw students ‘creating’ a new football field relationships deepened with the – albeit with temporary bamboo goal posts – coaching the U15 National Squad, officiating games, playing an exhibition game Victor Harbor Camp students, the adults and the group and running Pikinini Kik coaching sessions in schools and in the Our Year 8s spent four days getting to know their peers and of locals who were involved in the community. A wonderful, unique service-learning opportunity embracing some challenging outdoor activities at Victor Harbor and an unforgettable experience for all involved. early in Term 1, a great summer start to the new school year! program.’ – Parent Bodyboarding and kayaking led to many memorable moments, and the bike ride, Flying Kiwi (rope swing) and shelter building were also popular activities. Working together in ‘tribes’ helped generate opportunities for interaction across the cohort and Mylor Adventure instilled a sense of belonging in Home Class groups. Year 8 student Having completed their Year 6 Exhibition Matilda Schwarz summarised the camp in the following way. in Term 3 and then looking ahead to the ‘This camp was a great way to get to know new people, make new transition to secondary school, the Year friends and to talk to different people. Over this camp I made lots of new 6 students headed off on their camp in memories and it is a time I will never forget.’ Term 4. The camp centred around the theme of taking on challenges, which they did beautifully while growing in confidence and self-belief during this Woodhouse Camp time at Mylor. Working collaboratively to complete various tasks, they enjoyed Woodhouse Activity Centre in the Adelaide Hills their time away tackling activities like the was the perfect venue for our Year 4 camp with giant swing and the challenge course. a focus on resilience and team building. The A wonderful time spent together at the students had a great time building friendships and end of their Primary School journey. developing new skills and the chance to take on Challenge Hill was a real highlight of their time away.

School Sleepover Murray River Camp The Year 5 students were greeted with beautiful In November, the Year 2 students experienced an exciting night weather and many friendly faces as they bonded away from home at their year level sleepover. Before watching over a range of different activities such as kayaking, a movie, which was a real highlight of the evening for many, the raft building, water testing, orienteering and team students took part in a skipping demonstration to share with building during their camp on the Murray River. their parents what they had been learning in Physical Education Each night was spent watching movies and lessons and they also shared what they had learned on the topic enjoying each other’s company. Whilst they all of wellbeing. In the lead up, students had inquired into five aspects came back a little more tired than when they of wellbeing and had planned how they would balance these to had begun, they appreciated the fun times ensure they had an enjoyable time – and they did a superb job! and many memories shared.

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Community Events erm 4 2019 and the beginning of the 2020 school year saw some wonderful community events including TCommunitythe Carols Service, Year 6 Graduation, Year 12 Events Valedictory Dinner and Parent Reception, and the Year 7 Family Gathering early in 2020. Of course, we cannot forget the 2019 Gala Ball ‘The Greatest Show’, which saw over 400 people enjoying a black-tie evening of fine dining and entertainment in the Panorama Ballroom at the Adelaide Convention Centre. On each of these occasions we have been reminded of the amazing blessings we share in being part of a wonderful, connected community.

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22 23 Old Concordians 25 he origins of the Old Concordians’ Association can be traced back to 1920 when a Concordia when a Concordia 1920 back to can be traced Association he origins of the Old Concordians’ at enrolled were girls the first after years A few formed. was Association Old Boys’ College groups the two In 1963 also established. was Old Girls’ Association a Concordia in 1927, Concordia Old uniforms, hats, bags and badges (pre-1970) hats, Old uniforms, and events students of Concordia Photos (pre-1960) books Autograph medals and certificates Trophies, of special events Souvenirs

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24 collected over the years. over collected and 1990, to 1927 Chapel from as the College served Suaviter The dinners, parent and events, reunions then has been utilised for since wedding even other functions and meetings, many level year some minor structural With place! busy – it is a very receptions we believe we of a gallery on the walls, changes and the instalment can learn about the important students where a space can create can and visitors families of their school, and Old Concordians, history while they years so many over images collected the wonderful view tours. College or events attend been have usual gatherings Suaviter’s while The place will take upgrade The 2. during Term recommendations with Government in accordance cancelled support able to who are members and community asking Old Concordians are We of the gallery. the installation towards donation with a tax-deductible this upgrade or (www.concordia.sa.edu.au/community/giving-to-concordia/) website please visit the College donate, To Sue Spry ([email protected]). the Alumni Manager, contact

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ConcordiaCollegeAdelaide & OldConcordiansAssociation ConcordiaCollegeAdelaide Old Concordians Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHEMT course meal.BYO drinks andbaravailable. Tickets: $40, includesdrinkonarrival andthree- group together! Incorporated intheCentenary Dinner, getyour class The Suaviter, Concordia College Friday 23October 2020, 6.30-9.30pm Class of1980–40Year Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHEMT course meal.BYO drinks andbaravailable. Tickets: $40, includesdrinkonarrival andthree- The Suaviter, Concordia College Friday 23October 2020, 6.30-9.30pm Old Concordians’ Centenary Dinner Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHGPN course meal.Baravailable. Tickets: $40, includesdrinkonarrival andthree- Ceduna SA Ceduna Foreshore Hotel, 32O’Loughlin Terrace, Saturday 17October 2020, 6.30-9.30pm Old Concordians’ Eyre Peninsula Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHBKJ Guest Speaker: The HonRev DrLynn ArnoldAO Tuesday 22September 2020, 7.30-9am Business Breakfast Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHHWQ Tickets: $30, includesdrinkonarrival andgrazing table 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon, ACT The Howling Moon,Rex Hotel Rooftop Bar, Friday 18September 2020, 6-8pm Old Concordians’ –Canberra Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHENC Tickets: $25,includesthree-course lunch The Suaviter, Concordia College Thursday 17September 2020, 12-3pm Old Concordians’ 60+Lunch Free Event RSVP to SueSpry, AlumniManager Chapel Narthex. Enjoy theconcert followed by afternoon tea inthe Concordia College Chapel TBC 70+ Reunion /Harmony intheChapel Diary Dates 26 sa.edu.au. alumni@concordia. email 08 8291 9339 or Spry, AlumniManager, on College website orcontact Sue For more details,pleasevisitthe Partners are welcome to attend allevents. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHGII Tickets: $20, includesdrinkonarrival andcanapes. Edinburgh Hotel –Cocktail Garden Friday 4December 2020, 6pm Class of2015 –5Year Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHENQ Tickets: $20, includesdrinkonarrival andcanapes. Edinburgh Hotel –Cocktail Garden Friday 20November 2020, 6pm Class of2010 –10Year Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHENH Tickets: $30adults,children free –picnicstyle dinner. Art Courtyard, Concordia College Friday 6November 2020, 6-8pm Class of2000–20Year Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHCKI Tickets: $30, includesdrinkonarrival andgrazing table. The Oaks Hotel, 118MilitaryRoad, Neutral Bay, NSW Friday 30October 2020, 7-9pm Old Concordians’ Sydney Reunion Bookings: www.trybooking.com/BHEMT three‑course meal.BYO drinks andbaravailable. Tickets: $40, includesdrinkonarrival and group together! Incorporated intheCentenary Dinner, getyour class The Suaviter, Concordia College Friday 23October 2020, 6.30-9.30pm Class of1970 –50Year Reunion 2008! for theOlympics,somethingthey haven’t donesince is alsopushingto qualifytheAustralian Men’s team national schoolchampionshipsheld inDecember. Max and they have since goneonto winmedalsat the two IGSSA premiership winsover thelast two years volleyball coach, Maxhascoached theSeniorGirlsto inaugural World Along-timeConcordia BeachGames. 4-a-side men’s beachvolleyball team inQatar at the in theworld, andhewas thecaptainofAustralian the world tour andbeating someofthebest teams his most successful year to date, winningamedalon competing inover 20countries sofar. In2019 hehad Senior stage. Maxhascontinued to travel theworld, World Championshipstripbefore moving onto the student. After graduating, hemadeonemore Junior at three JuniorWorld Championshipswhilehewas a time at Concordia, was selected to represent Australia Max Guehrer (2014), akeen volleyballer duringhis four months in 2015. the ITcentre for India.Rob was for basedinPune The photo was taken at amarket inthecityofPune, slowly renovating. historic Jamestown Railway Station, whichheis Concordians to visithismuseumestablished inthe his sonNicholas.Heextends aninvitation to Old Australia, settlingat Jamestown, where heraised America. In2015, Rob retired andreturned to South most partsof theworld withtheexclusion ofNorth the AsiaPacific; however, inhis role he worked in in Asia.Hewas theChiefElectricalEngineerfor for Sodexo, amulti-national French company, mainly Robert Gates (1957) spentaround 30years working the OldConcordian community. news snippetswe have received from Concordia. Here are someoftherecent on to doamazingthingsintheworld beyond about themany past students whogo broad alumnicommunity ishearing One ofthejoys ofhaving sucha Snippets Well done! assistance at OldConcordian events duringtheyear. the Minister for Volunteering inrecognition oftheir with Volunteer Appreciation Certificates signed by In December 2019 ourYear 9volunteers were presented Volunteering Sue Spry ([email protected]). experience, pleasecontact theAlumniManager, If you canhelpasamentor orprovide work lives ofourstudents. Contributing inthisway isincredibly valuable to the who come into theschoolto mentor smallgroups. work experience to Year 11students, andto those provide career mentoring to current students and A bigthankyou to theOldConcordians who Work Experience Mentoring and

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The Club is looking to expand, so Cricket Club Interest Groups if you wish to express interest as a The Concordia Old Collegians player or sponsor please contact Cricket Club has had a successful Soccer Club us at concordiaocfootball@gmail. season so far, with some finals yet to com or find us on Facebook Established in 2018, the Old come. At the time of writing, our A @OldConcordiansSoccer. Concordians’ Soccer Club is an up Grade and C Grade teams look to be Alternatively, you can contact Club and coming club within the local heading for the finals. Additionally, President, Cameron Basnec (2015), soccer community, attracting a our Tuesday night T20 team had Wedding substantial following on game at [email protected]. a successful season and made it Keep in James Spinkston (2011) and Christine Kim on days and on multiple social media through to the semi-final of the 14 December 2019, in Cancun, Mexico. platforms. Our home ground is Pedal Prix knockout competition. Touch situated in the picturesque South In 2019 a new Human Powered We love staying in This season has seen several long- Adelaide Parklands. We currently Vehicle (HPV) team started with touch with our Old term players reach milestones. Births have two men’s teams competing approval and support from the Old Concordians of all ages, These include Peter Strelan (1982) in the Collegiate Soccer League Concordians’ Association. both near and far, so Rami Rasheed (2007) and Zeina Rasheed, a 150 games, Matt Schmidt (1994) and over 40 players registered. please do get in touch to daughter Ruby Mia on 10 March 2020. It has been a busy time over the 200 games, Troy Pincin (1999) Our men’s first team ran a very share key milestones and past five months – purchasing a new 200 games and Tim Kupke (1999) successful inaugural campaign in exciting news or simply trike, getting sponsors, arranging 150 games. We welcome all new 2019, finishing third in the league to update your contact In Memoriam a new team and lots of fitness Old Concordians to come and play with some of best defensive records details. To update your training. The team has been training in any of our teams, which range Concordia has learnt of the following deaths in our across the entire competition. details, visit our website at the Edwardstown velodrome, from highly competitive to more community. We extend our sympathy to the family In addition to this, the first team (www.concordia.sa.edu. with riders trying to beat each social. Preseason trainings start in and friends of these Old Concordians. has produced excellent results in au/community/old- other’s times! September, with the season starting on 22 June 2019 the League Cup. More than just concordians/update- Kohlhagen, Rita (1940) in October. For more information, trophies and awards, the Club has Our team of nine riders is looking your-details/) or email Janetzki, Rev Lionel (1940) on 6 August 2019 contact the Club President, Tim focussed on fostering a warm, forward to its first competition and Sue Spry, Alumni Kupke, on 0400 017 580 or Stoward, Isabel (Perrott 1945) on 6 September 2019 inclusive and welcoming culture to sharing the same pit space as Manager (alumni@ [email protected]. You can that allows for player development the Concordia College Pedal Prix concordia.sa.edu.au). Frahn, Dennis (1965) on 7 October 2019 find results on our website – and the building of community student teams in the future. Koch, Lorna (Kassulke 1938) on 28 November 2019 www.concordiacricket.com.au or To stay up to date while promoting support and We are always looking for new visit our Facebook page to follow with the latest Kupke, Darrell (1951) on 9 January 2020 love of the game. Led by the riders. If you like cycling, then our highlights! Old Concordians’ dedicated and passionate Club Hampel, Rev Neil AM (1949) on 1 March 2020 this might be for you. For more Association news committee, these values of respect information please contact Derek and events, visit our Gasparatos, Judith (Lehmann 1961) on 12 March 2020 and teamwork are highlighted and Harris on 0408 825 618 or Facebook page to get Freund, Roland (1952) on 9 April 2020 celebrated by all who represent find us on Facebook connected. the Old Concordians’ Soccer Club. @OldConcordiansHPVRacing. Strelan, Dr John (1948) on 25 April 2020 Schirmer, Lita (1950) on 3 May 2020

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ld Concordians have been involved in quite a few events and reunions since October 2019. We are always thrilled to see Past Staff Reunion Othe popularity of these events, which provide a wonderful opportunity for those attending to reconnect with each other and Concordia. Please check the Diary Dates on page 26 for a list of upcoming reunions and events – we hope to see you at one or more of them in Class of 2019 2020. + Class of 1968 (1B), Saturday 5 October 2019, Welcome to OCA Buckingham Arms Hotel + Past Staff Reunion, Friday 18 October 2019, Concordia College Past Staff Reunion Class of 2019 + Business Breakfast, Tuesday 22 October 2019, Concordia College Welcome to OCA + Class of 1999 – 20 Year Reunion, Friday 8 November 2019, Concordia College + Class of 2009 – 10 Year Reunion, Friday 29 November 2019, Concordia College + Class of 2014 – 5 Year Reunion, Tuesday 3 December 2019, Concordia College + Class of 1994 – Reunion, Saturday 4 January, The Cathedral Hotel + Welcome to the Old Concordians’ Association, Thursday 20 Business Breakfast February 2020, Concordia College

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