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CONCORDIA 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.