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CommunitySpring 2017 Issue 65 Contents From the PrincipalsHeading

A Grateful Heart

As I come towards the end of my 5. I am grateful to the partners and families tenure at Concordia and my career as of Concordia staff for their support of a teacher, I look back in wonder at the the work of the College. learning opportunities I have witnessed 6. I am grateful that we have numerous and experienced, not just through my families who work in partnership with the involvement at Concordia, but also at College in many and various ways. Contents other Lutheran secondary schools in South Australia and interstate. 7. In this, the second year of the From the Principals 1 amalgamation of the primary and For many readers of this article, Concordia secondary campuses of Concordia, A World of Wonder 2 College (including the St John’s Campus) I express my gratitude to the many Nautilus Centre 4 will be the only Lutheran School that has people who have ensured that this featured in the educational history of their Student Exhibitions 6 transition was successful. family, but Concordia is just one of many Early Learning Centre 8 Lutheran schools, early learning centres 8. Finally, I give thanks to God that we live in a society that allows us to Primary School 10 and universities in Australia and around the world. In this, the 500th anniversary year of provide students with an education Middle School 12 the Reformation of the church that started that originates from a Christian context, Senior School 14 under Martin Luther, I want to pay tribute where excellence, challenge and opportunity are the norm. Global Service 16 to the importance that the Lutheran Church places on the value of a holistic education “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this Musical Highlights 18 for young people. I also want to reflect is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Outstanding Performances 20 on the blessings that flow to students as 1 Thessalonians 5:18 a result of this commitment to learning Sporting Highlights 21 Lester Saegenschnitter within a Christian framework. Community Events 22 Principal – Concordia Campus In this, my last formal contribution Concordia Foundation 23 to Concordia Community, I wish to Heritage Centre 24 acknowledge a number of things that I am grateful for. Concordia Old Collegians 25 1. While the style of learning has changed markedly in five centuries, I am grateful that the central commitment of the Lutheran Church to prepare young Connect with us on Facebook people for a life of service to our community has not varied. 2. I am grateful that our school is ConcordiaCollegeAdelaide inclusive, welcoming people from a breadth of backgrounds, with a variety of personalities and a ConcordiaOldCollegians range of skills. 3. I give thanks that at Concordia we foster in students a desire Cover photo: Mikayla Schache, Samuel Pese and Erin Blake with some to care for each other and show nautilus shells in the newly named Nautilus Centre. appropriate respect. Published by: Concordia College 24 Winchester Street, Highgate SA 5063 4. I am grateful for the commitment 08 8272 0444 [email protected] www.concordia.sa.edu.au of Concordia staff to the Concordia Community is published biannually in Autumn and Spring. education of our students. The reverse side of the mailing sheet can be used for change of address At Concordia, student learning and opportunities to be involved in the College. is at the heart of our decision- Submissions: To make a submission in the next edition, please forward details to [email protected] making which places considerable responsibility on our staff in Editors: Helen Karapandzic and Craig Elliss Design: Mark Thomas Printing: Openbook Howden their day-to-day interactions with Photography: Don Brice, Craig Elliss, Maree Svanborg, Mark Thomas young people. We are fortunate and other staff and students. to have many highly dedicated staff who ‘walk the extra mile’ in Concordia College is a co-educational Christian school their encouragement and support which aims to provide individual care and attention to each student. The College operates under the auspices of students. of the SA District of the Lutheran Church of Australia. 1 A World of Wonder A World of Wonder

When students are fully engaged in their learning and Indra Brock-Fabel doing something that excites and inspires them, Year 1: Drawing and Painting curiosity and wonder are a natural part of the “When I grow up, I’d like to be an artist and have my work learning process. Here our students share their displayed in a gallery so that people can see my work.” stories about the things that inspire them From the first time Indra took Art at school, she knew and fill their learning with wonder. it was something she wanted to develop. “I love the different colours and texture, and that art gives you the freedom to draw anything you like.” Through Art at Elijah Rieger school, Indra has learnt about different styles of art and Year 7: Electronics and Robotics drawing techniques. “I like being creative with my drawing, “I love how anything is possible in the field of and using lots of swirls, rather than straight lines.” electronics. People are always trying to push Indra recently received 2nd place for her watercolour the boundaries. … I love the problem-solving that painting in the 7-9 year old division of the state-wide electronics requires.” Girl Guide category for Painting or Poster Since he was little, Elijah has always loved tinkering under the theme of ‘Going on with things and pulling them apart to see how they work. an Adventure’ at the Royal “From just a toddler, I would follow my grandpa into his Adelaide Show. shed to watch his latest project. He likes to restore old radios. I have learnt lots from my dad too. He works with SA Ambulance on their communication equipment.” The Electronics Club at Concordia has provided Elijah with an Benny Ajaero opportunity to expand his skills and ideas: “We have been learning Year 9: Computer Programming about circuitry and how to code instructions for robots using the PICAXE system. The club has sparked my imagination and “I enjoy computer science because it allows me to solve allowed me to use equipment that I wouldn’t normally complex problems with mathematical concepts.” have access to.” Benny first became interested in computer science Elijah is optimistic about the future and one day when he was 10 years old and has recently been hopes to find a career in the industry:“I am pretty involved in writing and testing the software for the sure that in the near future, robots are going to Foucault Pendulum in the new Nautilus Centre. be part of everyday life in our homes and work. Benny attends the Electronics Club at Concordia, It’s an exciting time ahead...” which has allowed him to develop programs using PICAXE and Arduino for a wide array of devices. “In the future, I plan on creating my own LISP dialect, Connor Patterson writing a custom C compiler and creating a specialised Year 12: Costume Design and Creation GNU/Linux Distribution from scratch.” “I love creating my own designs and bringing those designs to life.” Connor has always had an interest in fashion, but only started to learn Nava Revalk pattern making and sewing this year when he decided to pursue Year 11: Singing costume design as part of his “I love that through singing I can Year 12 Visual Art course. make people happy.” “The course at Concordia is From a very young age, Nava has been passionate about singing. really flexible, allowing students She started lessons when she was 11 years old and took part in to study what interests them Concordia’s Special Interest Music program in Years 8 to 10. most. This has given me the “The program helped me to develop as a singer and grow in freedom to pursue my skills and confidence, by providing access to different styles of music and interests in this area. The Art teachers opportunities to sing with various groups including jazz choirs, have been very supportive, providing the Funk Band and Chapel bands.” advice and help whenever I need it.” Nava has starred in a variety of musical productions both inside After he graduates, Connor is interested in and outside school, including travelling to the US in 2016 with developing his skills in costume design and creation the Australian Youth Performing Arts team. Earlier this month, in the media and film industry. Nava won first place in the Performing Arts Broadway Vocal Challenge with a perfect score of 100.

2 3 Nautilus Centre Nautilus Centre

What’s in a Name?

The Nautilus Centre On Monday, 30 October, His Excellency the takes its name from Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of a fascinating marine South Australia will officially open the Nautilus mollusc whose shell is Centre at Concordia Collage, a magnificent shaped in a logarithmic new learning facility for Science, Technology, spiral, a natural Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). occurrence of the Here are some of the key features of the Centre – a facility Fibonacci sequence which will benefit students for many years to come. which features in the building. A space for flexible learning Laboratories, tutorial rooms and design suites are The shells pictured on the connected by a number of breakout spaces to cater for cover belong to a set which contemporary teaching and learning methods. was generously donated to Concordia by Lynette and A space where Art and Science come together Join us for the Lance Otto. The shells were Specialised rooms for Art and Digital Design will bring collected on Thistle Island, creativity and innovation into the same physical space 35km south east of Port as STEM, developing in students an appreciation for the Lincoln, by a school friend natural overlap between Science and Art. of Lynette’s named Helen official opening A space that illustrates key concepts Wade (née Bevour) who lived The building’s physical structure and visual appearance on the island. When Helen have been designed to inspire curiosity by demonstrating received an invitation to a range of scientific, mathematic and artistic principles. Lynette and Lance’s wedding Parents, old collegians and The Fibonacci sequence is a prominent feature, as is the and was unable to attend, Foucault pendulum showing the earth’s rotation, and the community members are warmly she sent the magnificent striking dichroic glass surfaces that illustrate the physics invited to join students, staff and collection of nautilus shells of optical interference. as a wedding gift. Having invited guests for the official cherished the shells for many A space to reflect and wonder opening and dedication of years, the Otto family recently Indoor learning spaces are connected to the outside world the Nautilus Centre. presented them to the through abundant access to natural light and the use of College. They are incredibly outdoor learning areas. A rooftop terrace offers a unique Monday, 30 October 2017 beautiful and will be displayed vantage point from which to appreciate the wonders of 8.30am – 9.15am in the appropriately named the surrounding world. The Quad, Concordia College Nautilus Centre for students As a community, we are incredibly excited to see this to admire and enjoy. Afterwards, guests are invited to stay for a tour landmark project come to completion and we look forward of the new facility. For more information contact to students enjoying the many opportunities for learning Helen Karapandzic, Director of Community Relations that will stem from such a beautiful and inspiring facility. at [email protected]

4 5 Student Exhibitions Student Exhibitions

PYP Exhibition

The Year 6 PYP Exhibition was a highly anticipated event and a fantastic showcase of student learning which was enthusiastically received by those who attended. This year, the Exhibition focused on the central idea that “our understanding of current issues can be expressed in a variety of ways to engage and inform the community and encourage action.” In preparation, students chose a topic of interest and developed a MYP Exhibition creative presentation to demonstrate their The creativity and ingenuity of our Year 10 understanding. With the Resource Centre students never ceases to amaze and was evident and Activities Room transformed into through the wide variety of Personal Projects on vibrant Exhibition spaces, many parents, display at this year’s MYP Exhibition. The range students and community members visited of finished products reflected the incredible as our Year 6 students confidently shared As they near the end of Year 6 and Year 10, diversity of our students, with each one their knowledge on a range of topics. our students celebrate their learning journeys selecting a topic of particular personal interest From caring for the environment by throughout the International Baccalaureate on which to base their project. The Exhibition reducing waste through to health, human included a virtual pinball machine, a personal Primary Years Programme (PYP) and rights, animal endangerment and more, it camper trailer, books, artworks and more. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) with was incredible to see how students had projects were a testament to the hard work and two engaging exhibitions. explored real-world issues and developed commitment of our students who produced creative solutions. some truly excellent finished products. We now look forward to seeing what next year’s exhibition will hold!

6 7 Early Learning Centre Early Learning Centre

Outdoor Learning ELC Garden

Staff and students in the ELC continued Redevelopment the success of last year’s inaugural Bush Day by taking not one but two day trips In 2016, our ELC was named as the SA to Belair National Park this year. It was state finalist in the nationalMy Park Rules fantastic to see the students’ excited faces competition and, as a result, students and as they arrived for a day of exploration, staff worked with a landscape architect nature play and hands-on learning. Nature to plan their ideal garden and outdoor is science in action and the students had learning space. fun exploring the beauty and wonder of Since that time, the College has made the the great outdoors. Cooperation and decision to proceed with a redevelopment creativity were in full swing too, as of our outdoor area and we’re excited that students worked together and used their the project is now officially underway! The imaginations to transform a giant log into new space will feature an improved canopy a seesaw and to turn a large tree into an shade structure to make the best use of enchanted kingdom. available light, as well as many nature play Through regular outdoor play our students features such as a kitchen garden zone, are learning how to care for and respect mud patch, textured paths, a creek bed with the environment in which they live, while a water pump, improved natural seating, building confidence, independence and vegetable planters and a vertical Gro-wall. resilience as they explore the ever-changing We are very excited to see the new space environment. No doubt they will look back taking shape in the coming weeks and on these days with many fond memories. look forward to seeing students enjoying A model depicting student ideas for the outdoor space. the beautiful outdoor learning area before the end of the year.

8 9 Primary School Primary School

Jolly Phonics Dress-up Day

Our Reception students had lots of fun dressing up in all sorts of creative costumes at their Jolly Phonics Dress-up Grandparents’ and Day, to celebrate their learning of the most Special Friends’ common sounds in the English language. From rabbits to racing car drivers, pirates Morning to princesses and construction workers to Crows players, they were certainly a Students from ELC to Year 3 were excited to colourful bunch. The teachers joined in welcome some visitors to the College on Friday with some fun animal onesies too! Book Week 18 August, with almost 400 guests joining in Language has been a key the annual Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ ‘Escape to Everywhere’ was this year’s educational focus at Morning celebrations. Beginning with Chapel, Book Week theme and our Primary School our St John’s Campus the special guests were warmly welcomed by students certainly enjoyed ‘escaping’ from this year and it was the Year 1 class who confidently led the singing their regular routines to dive into some wonderful to celebrate and showed some wonderful dance moves during interesting activities. Each year level had this milestone with the the songs. Guests were treated to a performance an opportunity to find out about life as a students. by the Junior Primary choir before going on a professional illustrator, learning first-hand ‘trail’ around the campus, visiting the students’ from special guest Andrew Joyner. Students classrooms and taking a closer look at life as also ‘taste tested’ a wide selection of books a student at Concordia. After morning tea, the at ‘book tasting’ sessions in the Resource Concert Band and choirs, Junior Strings and Centre which was creatively transformed Percussion Ensemble concluded the morning into the wonderful Book Bites Café. The with some lovely performances. teachers escaped from their classrooms too, with each one choosing a favourite Grandparents and special friends play an children’s book to read to another class. important role in supporting our students Upper Primary students also had their say as they learn and grow, and we thank our on some books they’d like to see added to guests for joining us and being part of this the library during a visit from Pegi Williams memorable occasion! Books. It was a busy week and a wonderful opportunity for our students to be inspired to become confident young readers. 10 11 Middle School Middle School

Gifted and Year 9 Camp Science Week

Talented The Year 9 Camp held in Term 2 Students expanded their thinking Conference provided an opportunity for in August as part of our annual students to leave technology Science Week program. Year 9 On 15 August, approximately behind and head to the Flinders students learnt about the latest 150 students from six schools, Ranges to explore the great in medical imaging technologies including over 60 from Concordia, outdoors and to develop new through a visit from the Centre for participated in the 2017 SA Gifted skills and friendships. Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), and Talented Conference with UK Students pitched their own tents, while our Year 7 students studied academic Julie Arliss. A talented cooked some of their own meals sustainable housing design. The presenter associated with Oxford on camping stoves and challenged Year 8s made creative use of University, Julie used a variety of themselves by participating recycled materials to generate approaches to lead students on a in outdoor activities including chain reactions that included as Grandfriends’ Day thought-provoking philosophical rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, many energy transformations as journey. Participants explored mountain biking and ‘giving back’ possible, with the winning team concepts including the wonders through community and service. On Friday 8 September, we welcomed including a geography quiz. Students managing to identify more than of the Fibonacci sequence and around 200 grandparents and and their guests also enjoyed a Students enjoyed the many 400 transformations! its relationship to consciousness, delicious morning tea, courtesy of the experiences on offer, as well as the special friends of students in Year ethical questions of sacrifice 7 for our annual Grandfriends’ Day. Concordia Campus Parents & Friends. opportunity to get to know each and self-sacrifice, and the other better: “The camp was great The morning began in the College It was an enjoyable morning for revelations, possibilities and risks of fun and we learned many survival Chapel with a special welcome, everyone involved. Our students nanotechnology. Students enjoyed skills … the location in the Flinders musical performances, book readings really enjoyed hosting their guests the opportunity to interact with Ranges was spectacular.” and a devotion. Students then took and it was wonderful to see the participants from other schools and (Kane Brew-Bevan) their guests on a guided tour of the connection between the College, our to defend their views and test their school and a visit to their classrooms students and their significant friends intellectual mettle in front of an where they took part in activities, continue to grow. audience of discerning peers.

12 13 Senior School Senior School

Bridging Program

This year, we welcomed eight international students into Concordia’s new Bridging Program at the start of Semester 2. This dedicated semester-long program, designed to prepare students for the transition to mainstream classes at Concordia, includes English language support, academic curriculum support, Personal Learning Plan completion and guidance with subject selection, as well as integration with other Concordia students in key learning areas. The students are settling Young Women in in well and enjoying the variety of learning Technology Experience experiences on offer. A group of girls attended the University of Adelaide’s Young Women in Technology day in Term 2, participating Ski Trip in a range of engineering challenges and activities. During the July holidays, 40 students As part of the experience, they saw a Virtual Reality Year 12 headed to Falls Creek for the annual (VR) 3D geological survey, made slime of varying Formal Concordia Ski Trip. Thankfully, there was consistencies, learnt about the Internet of Everything great snow and the students made the (IoE) and built simple water filtration systems based The 2017 Year 12 Formal most of the opportunity to enjoy four on different price points, representing the GDP of took place on Friday 12 days of skiing and snowboarding on the countries around the world. May at the Stamford Grand, mountain. In the evenings, students had Glenelg. The students fun relaxing, playing cards and building Year 12 Cakes enjoyed dressing up for friendships. They did a great job of making the occasion and had a the trip an enjoyable experience and we Our talented Year 12 students produced some wonderful night. commend them for the manner in which outstanding creations as part of their summative they conducted themselves. cake-making task in August. We congratulate them on their efforts.

14 15 Global Service Global Service

Football Outreach Siassi Partnership

Vanuatu A team of St John’s Campus staff recently travelled As a College, we to Papua New Guinea to meet with a delegation of want students to For several years, Concordia has enjoyed a 15 teachers and church leaders from the Siassi Islands, engage in learning connection to the island nation of Vanuatu, with to strengthen the partnership and renew our combined and achieve to the teams taking part in Football Outreach trips, bringing vision for the future. Our partnership, which began in hope and joy to disadvantaged locals through best of their ability 2011, now exists between the St John’s Campus and participation in Australian Rules football. so that they can approximately 40 schools across the islands. make the world a This year, a team has once again made a difference The practical focus is to provide support and by running coaching clinics and umpiring matches, encouragement to teachers through professional better place. Here as well as donating much-needed equipment. are some of the development, particularly in phonics and teaching The preparation was comprehensive, with each team English as a second language. The heart of the ways our students member completing SANFL coaching and umpiring partnership lies in the development of long term and staff engage in courses to help them clearly communicate the rules relationships between communities, founded on the acts of service as and techniques of the game. sharing of Christian faith. members of a global The team has recently returned from the trip and we We look forward with hopeful anticipation and ask community. are looking forward to hearing about their experiences. for God’s continued blessing on the partnership. Kalahari Experience

For over ten years, teams from Concordia have travelled to South Africa to make a “The locals, skilled workers and translators joined positive impact on the lives of learners in the Moshaweng Valley through the Kalahari Habitat for Humanity in building, singing and dancing. Brick lines spread Experience. This year, a team of 25 headed to the remote desert community which from one end of the site to the other. Concrete mixing struggles with minimal resources and only basic facilities. The primary aim was to teach In July, five Concordia students and one staff occurred all over the ground. The children played English, Mathematics and Science to Grade 9 students at Bosheng Middle School, as well member joined 36 others from Lutheran schools hopscotch and other games on the dirt road. as running electives in creative writing, sport, computing, art and choir. across South Australia and journeyed to Cambodia to Smiley faces could be seen in every direction.” build houses for local residents through Habitat for Year 11 student Geordie Maddocks shared the following reflections on her experience: Stephanie Schubert Humanity. Having lived in harsh conditions with an “Every day was a new adventure and getting up at 5am every morning actually got easier unreliable food source and constant sickness, local because I just wanted to go teach these extraordinary learners … The days that will always families were keen to contribute by working alongside stick with me are the ones where I would be explaining a concept and the learner would the volunteers to make their new homes a reality. pick up what I was saying and I would see them applying what they’d learnt in other “This short time changed so many people’s lives pieces of work. I found it extremely hard saying goodbye … And even though we were and showed the true power of helping others.” teaching these learners, I was learning so much from them … including just small things Tom Nicholson such as being grateful for all the amazing opportunities we have around us.”

16 17 Musical Highlights Musical Highlights

Vocal Cabaret ABODA Festival

The musical ability and confidence Concordia was well represented at the of our senior vocal students, Concert 2017 Australian Bands and Orchestra Vocal and Year 11 Jazz Quartet were Directors’ Association (ABODA) Festival, evident throughout the night, and the adding to last year’s outstanding results performances were incredibly well with five Gold Awards and one Silver Award! received by the 200-strong audience. The String Ensemble was a standout, Thanks to the students and staff involved, earning a Gold Award and finishing as and to our guests, for making it such Overall Section Winner in their category. Generations in Jazz a wonderful event! The St John’s Campus Concert Band, who + James Morrison Visit attended for the first time, also performed Concordia to a very high standard and won gold, Our students In May, 89 talented musicians and singers from Concordia along with Big Band 1, Big Band 2 and the Concordia Campus Concert Band. have produced competed at the annual Generations in Jazz event held in in Concert Mount Gambier, with 4,700 students attending from around some incredible Australia. We were delighted to have Big Bands 1, 2 and Our talented students shone at our annual performances 3, the Jazz Collective and three choirs performing across Concordia Campus music showcase, St John’s Campus this year, earning the weekend and though the standard of the competition Concordia in Concert, in front of a delighted Showcase impressive results at is always high, each of Concordia’s groups performed very audience in the sold-out College Chapel. the ABODA Festival well. A particular note of congratulations goes to Big Band Highlights included the opening spectacular The St John’s Campus Music Showcase and enjoying an 2 who earned second place in Division 3.1 and to Eddie Holt- involving our Orchestra, Senior Choir and was a wonderful celebration of learning, Fanning (Saxophone 1, Big Band 2) who was selected as a opportunity to Funk Band who performed ELO’s classic with a total of 160 students in seven groups member of the Division 3 Super Band. “It’s a Living Thing”. The Testosterphones performing for an appreciative audience play alongside and crooned a moving rendition of “More on Thursday 31 August. learn from one of Mr Mat Noble, Concordia’s Director of Music, was also honoured to receive the James Morrison Spirit of than Words”, while Big Band 3 displayed Highlights included performances by the Australia’s finest Generations Band Director’s Award sponsored by Wenger. choreographic skills not seen by a Big Band String Ensembles and the Year 2 Recorder musicians. As a result, Concordia had the privilege of hosting Mr at Concordia before. The finale, a stirring Ensemble. The Concert Band, Year 3/4 Morrison for a special assembly and two music workshops rendition of the classic “What a Wonderful and Year 5/6 choirs, Vocal Ensemble and in July. James’ talent inspired students and staff alike, with World” performed by a huge combined Percussion Ensemble also performed a number of students enjoying a rare opportunity to play choir along with the College Orchestra, beautifully and it was lovely to have so alongside a world-class musician and to learn from his capped off a wonderful night of music. many guests supporting our students extensive musical knowledge and life experience. The Mike Stewart Memorial Award was on the night. We thank James for joining us and congratulate the presented to Zac Treloar (Year 12) for his students and staff involved in Generations for representing contribution to Big Band 1. the College with excellence.

18 19 Outstanding Performances Sporting Highlights

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Our students frequently produce outstanding performances, from excellent academic There have been many wonderful achievements to sporting victories and from state or national team selections to amazing team performances this year. Here Open Mixed Hockey musical accomplishments. Here are some of the many achievements we have celebrated are some of the sporting highlights State Champions in recent months: from recent months. After a successful 2016 season, Concordia’s • 1. Sam Homburg (Year 9) won the Night of the Guitar • Mitch Williams (Year 11) is preparing to represent knockout hockey team was impressive again Youth Guitar Competition at the German Club in July SA in swimming at the Pacific School Games later Volleyball this year, winning the Open Mixed Knockout and earned the honour of opening for Phil Emmanuel this year. Hockey Grand Final to become State at the same venue the following weekend. • Year 11 students Ben Cook and Lachlan Maddaford Our Open Boys volleyball team earned a Champions for the second year in a row. • 2. Tait Kilgariff(Year 8) competed at the SA have been chosen to represent South Australia in bronze medal in the Year 12 Division 1 SA Interschool Ski Championships (SASKI) at Falls January 2018 at the National Youth Science Forum. Schools Volleyball Cup held in early August Creek in July, winning silver in the downhill race. and are currently preparing for the national Football Premiers • Samuel Leske (Year 7) achieved a High Distinction tournament in December. • 3. Year 10 student Caitlin Peirce continued her fine in this year’s ICAS Science Competition, placing him Concordia’s 1st XVIII football team capped form on the golf course, competing in the Australian in the top 1% of students who sat the competition off an outstanding season in the Southern Girls Amateur Championships and the Australian nationwide. Pedal Prix Zones Wednesday afternoon competition Girls Interstate Team Matches at Port Kembla. Caitlin • Concordia received outstanding results from the with a strong team effort, defeating rival also won the Ladies Championships at The Vines of Australian Geography Competition, with four In our second six-hour race of the Pedal Unley High School in the grand final for the Reynella Golf Club and the Stirling Golf Club, among students named as State winners for their age Prix season, Concordia’s teams took second consecutive year. The final score was other achievements. group including Elijah Rieger (Year 7, equal first), advantage of unexpected dry weather to 11.9 (75) to 3.6 (24), with James Langley and • Lauren Bell represented Australia as part of the Olivia Thomas (Year 8, first in South Australia and record some strong lap times. Three of our Sam Kirkwood the leading goal scorers. Combined Australian Netball Association (CANA) top 1% in Australia), Samuel Jaensch and Angus five teams earned top ten finishes within International Touring Team that played in Fiji earlier Salmon (Year 9, equal first). their categories. this year and won all of their games. SAPSASA • Holly Rate (Year 10) played in the South Australian • Elyse Smith (Year 10) and Catherine Lyndon Water Polo team (the Adelaide Jets) that competed Netball Basketball State (Year 12) competed at the Australian Gymnastics in the U16 National Club Championships in Hobart Championships in Melbourne, finishing in the top ten in September. Championships Champions in their respective divisions. Catherine earned third • Kate Rosman (Year 10) competed in the Elite Junior Twenty senior and junior netballers Four Concordia teams competed in the place for her Hoop routine and was also a member Nationals diving competition in Perth and won gold headed to Melbourne to compete in the SAPSASA Basketball State Championships of the SA team that finished second. in the 1m and 3m Springboard events. She was Waverley International Schools Netball in August. The students represented the • Marco Els (Year 9) was selected in the SSSSA awarded Diving Australia’s Junior B (U15) Diver Championships. The primary goal was to College well, showing good sportsmanship cross country team to compete at the National of the Year and was named in the National Junior give our top netballers an opportunity and a strong effort throughout the Championships in Tasmania. Squad for the third consecutive year. to compete in an international schools competition. We were delighted to have • Annie Green and Mikayla Schache (Year • Jasmine Milton (Year 8) was selected to attend the competition and further develop their skills. our Year 7 boys finish first, our Year 6 boys 10) represented the Independent Girls School Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Academy in Both teams won through to the Division 1 finish second and our Year 6 girls finish third Sports Association (IGSSA) in soccer and netball Sydney where she took part in an intensive week finals with the juniors finishing 7th overall. in their respective divisions. Our Year 7 boys respectively in the Tri-State Challenge. of rehearsals before performing at City Recital progressed to the State Finals in September As an added bonus, the team stayed near Hall alongside other academy members and their as a result, winning all seven of their games • James Langley and Oliver Grivell (Year 11) were the ’s training in the lead-up to the grand final. Playing selected to play for South Australia in SANFL mentors, led by ACO violinist Aiko Goto. ground and the girls were fortunate to against a talented opposition side, they representative teams. • Emma Briggs and Emma Jenke (Year 8) were meet star players and maintained their intensity throughout the joint State Champions for the Australian History • Ethan Chapman (Year 10) represented SA in the Shaun Burgoyne! game and won by three points to become Competition. annual Chief of the Australian Army Cadet Team State Champions. Challenge in Victoria, finishing third.

20 21 Community Events Concordia Foundation

4th Row L-R: Michael Doherty (Retired Chair), Michael Paech (St John’s Campus Principal), David Perrins 3rd Row L-R: David Medlyn, Mick Hoopmann (Board Observer), Derek Harris (Foundation Chair) 2nd Row L-R: Gemma West (Vice Chair), Sylvia Andersons (Board Observer), Lester Saegenschnitter (Concordia Campus Principal) Front: L-R: Sue Spry (Executive Officer), Michael Chalmers Absent: Sally Staggs (Board Observer) The Concordia Foundation is committed to creating and executing strategies to ensure the continual financial wellbeing of the College in order to serve generations to come. We believe the wonderful thing about this community is that everyone has a part to play and something they can give to provide a lasting impact on our school and our students. Concordia has stood the test of time and will be here for many generations to come because of the generous community spirit that has sustained us for over 125 years. Foundation Foundation Each year, a fun and varied program of community events brings Projects Events together parents and families across all year levels. We are proud to report that we receive The next in our series of Business Parents and families at the St John’s in May and August provided a wonderful significant support from you, the families, Networking Breakfasts will take place in Campus enjoyed a variety of events opportunity for parents, grandparents and old collegians and friends of the College, The Suaviter on Thursday 16 November. designed to help them get to know each their children to celebrate and give thanks and would especially like to thank those other better, organised by our dedicated to the special people in their lives. Guests We are excited to be featuring special who have generously donated to the Centre Year Level Coordinators. These ranged from enjoyed a delicious gourmet breakfast, talks guest speaker and current Concordia for Science and Discovery capital campaign. movie and coffee mornings to drinks and from some inspiring guest speakers, and parent Mark Lewis, Managing Director of You may have noticed that building works dinners at various cafés and restaurants, musical performances from school groups. Bernie Lewis Home Loans. Mark will share are complete, but there is still a need for his amazing “Green Box” story with us, so and even a winery tour! The Concordia Campus Gym took on a support of the building in order to continue don’t miss out! Register your interest with At the Concordia touch of “Hollywood” glamour in August to equip what is a truly state-of-the-art Foundation Executive Officer, Sue Spry, Campus, parents when the St John’s Campus Links rolled out facility which will provide outstanding at [email protected] enjoyed the the red carpet for their annual Quiz Night. learning opportunities for students. opportunity to The new venue proved a huge success Derek Harris The Foundation has supported the newly catch up at year with great attendance, fabulous decorations, Foundation Chair named Nautilus Centre with a donation level events in and creative costumes. The highlights of which will be recognised on the donor recent months, the evening were the challenging but fun wall sculpture inside the main entrance. including a quiz rounds and games, with the winning I encourage you to contact any of the Greek-themed table proving that teachers really do have Foundation Board members listed above feast for Year 9 the knowledge! for more information about how you can parents and an All of these events have been supported financially support Concordia, including how Indian banquet by a wonderful volunteer effort, as well as you can have your family or business name for Year 10 and some generous sponsorship, and we are engraved on a bespoke cube to be added 11 parents. incredibly grateful to everyone who has to the stunning donor wall, and receive an The ever-popular supported us this year. invitation to the opening and dedication of Mother’s and Father’s the new building. Phone 08 8291 9339 or Day Breakfasts held email [email protected]

22 23 Heritage Centre Concordia Old Collegians

DIARY COCA DATES EVENTS 2017 2018 COCA Welcome to STEM Breakfast Class of 2017 Tuesday Wednesday 28 November, 7.30-9am 21 February The Nautilus Centre, 70+ Reunion Concordia College (Harmony in the Free event Chapel) Bookings: www. Monday trybooking.com/PRPP 14 May Concordia Gala Ball Perth ‘What a Wonderful Reunion In the mid-1960s, the Commonwealth World’ Towards Innovation Government announced funding to improve Friday From the President Saturday 13 July Science teaching and provide adequate 4 November, 7pm Concordia’s main educational aim for the first facilities. Thus, Concordia embarked on an In the previous edition of Concordia Community, Panorama Ball Room, I introduced the members of the new COCA half of the 20th century was to provide a solid exciting development. Mr David Heinjus Adelaide Convention Reunion Committee. I am very pleased to let you know grounding in the humanities, particularly for and Mr Ron Krieg were involved in planning Centre Saturday that we are up and running, and focusing on the future teachers and pastors. Since the 1950s, a new building to cater for the sciences, $165 per person 28 July which was dedicated in 1967. New courses large task of re-engaging all old collegians with science subjects have come to occupy a Bookings: www. covered the main branches of science in Alice Springs Concordia. We are also planning a comprehensive trybooking.com/PKNT Reunion significant place in the curriculum. an integrated unit up to the Intermediate program of reunions and events for 2018, designed Saturday (Year 10) level, with specialized subjects Carols Service to provide you with a variety of ways to connect 11 August In The Brown and Gold for 1951, Science commencing at Leaving (Year 11) level. Tuesday with each other and the College. 12 December, 7pm teacher Mr F. A. Robertson argued strongly 60+ Lunch It has been exciting to see the large numbers of From the 1980s onwards, Science moved Concordia College against the view that Science was ‘a stop- Thursday 6 old collegians that have attended COCA events beyond the classroom with the introduction Chapel gap… for those boys incapable of learning September of field trips, camps, competitions and this year. We will continue to build on the success the classics…’ and that it events. Since then, Concordia students have Class Reunions 2017 40 Year Reunion of the CBD Series events which began this year was ‘condemned by the old Partners welcome! in May, so if you live outside of Adelaide, keep an regularly achieved outstanding results. Friday headmasters as a godless eye out for upcoming reunions in your city. Our 21 September subject, its teaching tending to During the 1990s, laboratories and Class of 2012 2017 program still offers opportunities to connect, – 5 Year nurture materialism.’ classrooms were refurbished and upgraded. 50 Year Reunion like the COCA STEM Breakfast on Tuesday 28 Friday The introduction of the International Friday November and other scheduled milestone reunions In the early days, Science 1 December, 6-7.30pm Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme 26 October – please see the diary dates for more information. operated with limited The Quad, resources. After World War II, brought a need for a more global Concordia College 20 Year Reunion As part of our goal to re-engage all old collegians perspective and for links between learning when laboratory supplies were Join us for drinks, finger Friday we are putting considerable effort into expanding expensive and scarce, teacher areas. The first resulting interdisciplinary food and a tour of the 9 November our database as there are, for various reasons, unit was a trial linking Science and College. Free event Mr H. L. Newton expressed 10 Year Reunion many old collegians we do not have contact his frustrations in The Brown Technology. In more recent years there was Bookings: www. details for. We invite you to help us in our efforts Friday and Gold for 1946. He tells of an ecosystems field trip with Humanities, trybooking.com/PYVD by ensuring your details are up-to-date and and a Year 10 STEM subject with Design. 30 November dangerous chemicals stored Class of 2007 encouraging other old collegians to do the same under tables and the urgent Field trips continue to provide an important – 10 Year 5 Year Reunion so that we can engage them in the COCA program Friday need for a fume cupboard. He dimension and significant connections have Friday as well. 7 December pleads for donations to buy a microscope, a also been forged with university groups. 8 December, 6-7.30pm If you have any questions, updates or feedback, Wimshurst machine, a Post Office resistance Biology students visit Flinders University The Quad, please get in touch via the COCA Liaison, Angela box, a galvanometer, prisms, ammeters, for genetics practicals, IB Diploma students Concordia College Warrick, by emailing [email protected] voltmeters and a set of dissecting are involved with the Centre for Nanoscale Join us for drinks, finger Kind regards instruments. When old collegians visited BioPhotonics, and IB Physics students have food and a tour of the the laboratory in 1949, ‘some even had the been involved with the School of Electrical College. $10 per person Mark Fortunatow audacity to liken (it) to a second-hand shop and Electronic Engineering for a diode Bookings: www. COCA President cluttered up with old furniture.’ bridge rectification practical. trybooking.com/PYWB Fortunately, significant changes were Students explore the many applications of ahead, both in the provision of suitable science in their lives and in the wider world facilities and a change of focus in the while developing complex problem-solving, curriculum. The Peace Memorial Wing, research and investigative skills. opened in 1953, included a Science Jenni van Wageningen 24 lecture theatre and a laboratory. Archivist 25 Concordia Old Collegians Concordia Old Collegians

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Engagements 4. Belinda Humphris (Modra ’09) and Nathan Humphris, a son Jack Sarah Pappin (’07) and Jakob Moser Louis on 4 July 2017 COCA on 14 August 2016 Deaths Scholarship Volunteer Certificate Weddings Concordia has learnt of the following 2. Henry Davis (’10) and Samantha Congratulations to the 2018 deaths in our community. We extend Program Davis (Ong) on 10 June 2017 COCA Scholarship recipient, our sympathy to the family and friends Oliver Grivell, son of Nigel Concordia Old Collegians Association recently launched the L–R: Jasmin Sorrentino, Jade Dutschke, of these old collegians. Aly Davis, Christine Ong, Samantha Davis (’82) and Jane Grivell. COCA Volunteer Certificate Program, designed to assist old (Ong), Henry Davis (’10), Oli van Ruth, McLean, Angela (Ohlmeyer ’59) collegians to gain valuable experience in the hospitality and Gareth Davis (’03), Arthur Davis (’01), on 29 December 2015 event management sector. Edwin Davis (’05). Gladigau, Frederick (’37) In recognition of the valuable assistance provided by our 3. Georgia Minarelli (Aish ’05) and on 6 November 2016 volunteers, certificates signed by the SA Government’s James Minarelli on 16 September 2017 Minister for Volunteers will be awarded for 10 or more Newton, Irene Phyllis (Jaenisch ’47) hours of service. Births on 7 June 2017 Photographer Amanda Modra Photographer 4 We were delighted to award the first Volunteer Certificate Timothy Marks (’94) and Sarah Millot, Kumnick, John (’59) on 27 July 2017 to Ebony Edwards (’15) who assisted at two College events 5 a son Nathan Harrison on 27 October earlier in the year. Ebony gained valuable experience in bar 2016 Zweck, Rev Ian (’46) work and customer service which then helped her to gain a 1. Suresh Meyer (’99) and Catherine on 30 August 2017 new job in a relevant field. Congratulations, Ebony! Meyer (Whitrow ’04), a daughter Christiansen, Lois (Mattiske ’49) If you are interested in volunteering at any of our upcoming Winter Grace on 17 February 2017, on 7 September 2017 COCA events, we’d love to hear from you. Simply email sister to Oliver Angela Warrick [email protected], COCA 5. Beryl Underwood (Bradtke ’94) Liaison, to register your interest. and Dale Underwood, a son Ian Lucas on 19 April 2017, brother to Nathan

We are always excited to hear about the amazing achievements and final year of a Bachelor of Top Voice Undergraduate of Melbourne’s Melba Hall Snippets interesting journeys of our old collegians after they leave Concordia. Music in Jazz Performance student and received the in a public Gala Concert the Here are some of the updates we have learnt about in recent months. at the University of Adelaide Rob Lyons Award. following day. and was named the Top Congratulations to Elizabeth Kriewaldt dedicated service to the currently working as a Lewis Young (’16) caught Drums Undergraduate Amber Watkins (’16), who (Schuster ’51) generously South Australian Tertiary geneticist, conducting the eye of football fans in student, adding the Bendigo competed in the Australian served the community for Admissions Centre cancer research at an impressive AFL debut Adelaide Bank Award to his Marimba Competition, 53 years as a volunteer for (SATAC) over 25 years Flinders University. for the growing list of accolades. Section A (18-22 years of Meals on Wheels through was acknowledged by the on Sunday 16 July. Lewis Alexander Flood (’14) Stacey is also currently age), in South Melbourne St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Chief Executive Officer, contributed to the Bulldogs’ and Stacey Tonkin (’14) completing a Bachelor of early in August. Amber Elizabeth. Brenz Kriewaldt Mr Michael Luchich, at the victory with a total of 21 received awards earlier this Jazz Performance at the achieved first prize in (’47) also donated much of University of Adelaide Silver year from the Helpmann University of Adelaide her age group and also possessions and nine marks, his time to Meals on Wheels, Jubilee Staff Reception on Academy, an organisation and has performed with won the prize for the including a spectacular driving Elizabeth on her 5 September 2017. that exists to help South Gospolation, Adelaide best interpretation of hanger over Carlton’s meal runs for 15 years. Lauren Thurgood (’00) Australia’s up and coming Connection and the Jones an Australian work in the ruckman, equalling the club Congratulations to Martin has obtained a PhD in artists to achieve their Commentary, to name a few. second round. The finalists record for the most marks in Schumacher (’74) whose biochemistry and is goals. Alexander is in his Stacey was named as the performed at the University a debut game. 26 27 Concordia Old Collegians Concordia Old Collegians

Cricket Club

The Concordia Old Collegians Cricket Club is excited to announce that we have two new coaches Olly Janaway and Ben Beazley joining us to develop and support our players for the season ahead. The Club would also like to thank COCA for its support in purchasing a new roller which has ensured we are able to continue to prepare quality pitches at our second oval in the parklands. 1 2

We are looking forward to another season in the Adelaide 3 Turf Cricket Association competition. New players, old collegians, and current students are welcome to attend Events and Reunions trainings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the College nets. For more information, contact the President, Tim Kupke, Class of 1977 40 Year Reunion on 0400 017 580 or [email protected]. Follow our Friday 18 August 2017, The Suaviter, Concordia College results at www.concordiacricket.com.au 1. Back L-R: Joyce Adolph (Boers), Peter Rimington, Philip Partington, Rev Noel Kluge, Michael Grivell, Tim Borgas, Debbie Lindner (Aerfeldt), Michael Cooper, Hannah Schultz, Mark Schultz, Themis Dinner Laura Wain (Janusaitis), Robin Weckert, Craig Kloeden, Corrin Townsend (Nitschke), David Edmonds, Tammy Mohan (Jenkins), The annual Themis Dinner held on Thursday 1 June saw old Rhett Cousins, David Koslowski Middle L-R: Stuart Hoopmann, Kym Fielke, Tania Lehmann collegians, current Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students and (Grieger), Bronwyn Borgas (Oster), Mandy Pohlner, Charise guests from the law fraternity associated with the College Haslam (Zippel), Veronica Denwick, Sue Van De Meulengraaf enjoying an opportunity to network and to hear from (Juers), Sharon Kretschmer (Briese) guest speaker Marie Shaw QC. The event was sponsored Front L-R: Larry Hahn, Andrew Crocker by COCA, Griffin Lawyers and the University of South Brown and Gold 70+ Celebration Australia School of Law, and we were delighted to have over 100 guests in attendance. A special thanks to our Themis Monday 7 August 2017, Concordia College Chapel Ambassadors Anna Lindsay (’15) and Ben Krieg (’15) for 2. L-R: Shirley Welke (Simon ’46), John Lindner ’47, Helen their assistance in running the evening. Partington (Biggins ’47), Noel Traeger ’47, Rev Dr John Koch ’47, Esmond Hoepner ’47, Rev Jim Klein ’47, Brenz Kriewaldt (’47) Career Mentoring Brown and Gold 60+ Years Anniversary Lunch incorporating Class of 1957 60 Year Reunion 4

We were pleased to welcome to the College several old Thursday 7 September 2017, The Suaviter, 5 collegians who generously donated their time to share their Concordia College knowledge and expertise at this year’s Career Mentoring 3. L-R: Nadine Williams Foubert OAM (Buxton),Dianne Peters Evening for senior students in June. Old collegian mentors (Nagel), David Thomas, Allan Schwarz, Alan Pfitzner, Adrienne spoke about their careers in medicine, media, nursing and Roberts (Morton), Ian Austin, Betty Kowald (Herrmann), Kevin teaching. We thank them for their time and willingness to Jericho, Garry Eckermann, Barbara Secomb (Hein), Kath Lamshed (Whittaker), Ken Bartel, Bernice Koch (Noack), Audrey Ziersch assist our current students in this way. (Hoffmann) Terri Byerley (Bubner) Annual Reunion Weekend Lester Saegenschnitter Back to Concordia Morning Friday 15 September 2017, Concordia College Chapel At the Celebration Dinner held on Saturday 16 September, COCA President, Mark Fortunatow, awarded Concordia 4. L-R: Audrey Ziersch (Hoffmann ’57), Marlene Plueckhahn (Male ’59), Sue Spry (Kleinig ’74), Lorraine Hetzel, Mostyn Hetzel (’67), Campus Principal, Lester Saegenschnitter, with honorary Chris Leske, Everard Leske (’65), Ruth Eckermann (Hoffmann ’56), Tell us about yourself COCA Life Membership in recognition of Lester’s Kevin Eckermann We love keeping in touch with old collegians and unwavering commitment and extraordinary service to finding out where life has taken people since they the College and its old collegians. Over the past 18 years, Celebration Dinner incorporating finished at Concordia. To make a submission to Lester has built strong relationships with COCA and Class of 1967 50 Year Reunion Community magazine or to notify us of your change with hundreds of old collegians on whose lives he has Saturday 16 September 2017, The Suaviter, of details, contact Angela Warrick, COCA Liaison had a positive impact. We are delighted to welcome Concordia College at [email protected] or 08 8272 0444. Lester as an honorary old collegian and hope that 5. L-R: Sharyn Hansen, Mostyn Hetzel, Rob Hansen, Anthea Rothe he will continue his involvement with COCA in the (Nuske), Lorraine Hetzel, Margaret Zweck (Hentschke), Neil years to come. Borgas, Ian Charlton, Stephanie Borgas, Jeff Scott, Malcolm Post

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Principal’s Tours 2018

Concordia Campus (Years 7 – 12) Thursday 22 February, Tuesday 20 March, Thursday 24 May, Tuesday 5 June, Thursday 16 August and Tuesday 30 October

St John’s Campus (ELC – Year 6) Wednesday 21 February, Thursday 22 March, Tuesday 15 May, Thursday 7 June, Tuesday 14 August and Thursday 1 November

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