inspired learning for life
No surprises that the top health concern for parents today is excessive screen time. 📱💻👾 But how are you preparing for Australia's social media ban for children under 16? 😨
Tune in next Thursday for Independent Schools Queensland's parent webinar on 'Screens, Social Media & Our Kids'.
🕖 Thurs 13 Mar, 7.00pm-8.30pm
📍 Online
💳 FREE
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4i9xBDe
Michelle Mitchell (tween/teen expert and parenting educator) + Dr Matt O'Connor (clinical and school psychologist) will give you practical strategies, tips and insights to help your child develop a healthier relationship with technology.After the past few days of severe weather in south-east Qld, we're feeling grateful 🥲:
☔ For the safety of our staff, students, and families during this time.
🦺🚒 For those working hard in emergency services and community groups to support those most affected in recovery.
🏡 For our communities who came together to clean and make ready our learning environments after the storm.
🫶 That many of our Early Years Services, OSHCs and Schools reopened today to children, students, and staff. (Your School or Service will communicate with directly about their reopening.)
What are you grateful for today? 💛
#GratefulAndBlessed #LEQLearningCommunities #GraceLutheranPrimarySchool #LutheranEducationQueenslandAttention parents of Year 3, 5, 7, & 9 Lutheran school students – are you NAPLAN-ready? 🤔
NAPLAN (or National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) recognises that literacy and numeracy are fundamental skills every student needs, and the backbones of a quality education ✅
For parents and carers, it’s a chance to check in on how your child is progressing with their literacy and numeracy.
📆 NAPLAN kicks off from next Wednesday!
If you missed the Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network’s NAPLAN Webinar, you can watch the replay by clicking the image below 👇
More info from the NAP available here 👉 https://bit.ly/41fjCVy
And don’t worry, kids: you can’t fail NAPLAN because it’s not that type of test! All you need to do is try your best 🌟
#NAPLAN #ExpertsInEducation #LutheranEducationQueensland https://parentsnetwork.qld.edu.au/2025/02/20/unpacking-naplan-a-webinar-recording-for-parents/Celebrating cultural heritage 🖤💛❤️ 💚💙🤍 At the beginning of each new year at Concordia Lutheran College Hume Street Kindergarten, Uncle Alan leads a traditional smoking ceremony.
Experiences like these are integral parts of our early learning programs, developing children’s understanding of culture, embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and growing a care for Country from a young age 👐 And we’re proud so many of our amazing learning communities truly commit to travelling the journey of reconciliation with our First Nations people.
#InspiredLearningForLife #ConcordiaLutheranCollegeHumeStreetKindergarten #LutheranEducationQueenslandYear 9 students at St John's Lutheran School are two weeks into an incredible outdoor education experience full of hiking ⛰️, camping 🏕️, bouldering 🧗, mountain biking 🚵, and team challenges.
Time in the outdoors fosters a respect for the natural world, and develops reflective practice, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Our outdoor education programs are all about physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development - and having a lot of fun! 😄
#InspiredLearningForLife #ExpertsInEducation #StJohnsLutheranSchool #LutheranEducationQueenslandCall for NextEd 2025 Speakers!
📢 Are you an expert in teaching and learning who’s making waves with and big strides in your educational practice?
📢 Have an exciting idea or groundbreaking research to share?
We want YOU to showcase your expertise at the NextEd 2025 Conference, 25 June on the Sunshine Coast!
Submit your Speaker Proposal today and be a part of this incredible event! 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBjr3xGJ
Submissions close on 28 Feb.
Tickets available now 🎟️: https://lnkd.in/gQB5ZXxi
Powered by Lutheran Education Queensland, Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ConferenceSpeaker #ExpertsInEducation🦸 Long-Serving LEQ Legends 🦸
Each year, we get to celebrate incredible team members who have worked in our Schools for MULTIPLE DECADES 🤯 An impressive career-spanning achievement for anyone, but especially in today's job market.
Celebrating 40 Years in a Lutheran School:
🎓 Julie Seidel, St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
Celebrating 30 Years in a Lutheran School:
🧑🏫 Adam Richardson, Good News Lutheran School (Middle Park)
🎒 Christina Wheeler, St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
🏫 Christine Thamm, St John’s Lutheran School (Kingaroy)
🧮 Delia Vieira, Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim)
🖍️ Jennifer Linderberg, St John’s Lutheran Primary School (Bundaberg)
📖 Toni Bartel, St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera)
🍎 Warren Irvine, Grace Lutheran College (Rothwell)
A big shout-out to these long-serving LEQ legends. They’ve not only seen change, but they’ve been part of our growth – and we are so lucky they choose to bring such dedication, passion, and wisdom to their roles and to their teams every single day 🙏
Thank you for your years shaping the future of education and inspiring learning for life 📚✨ Here’s to yet another in 2025.
#LEQLegends #KnowledgeIsPower #InspiredLearningForLife #LEQCalling all Early Childhood Education leaders 📢 This permanent, full-time position with our Brisbane-based team could be your next career highlight!
What will you do as Pedagogy & Practice Manager?
💡 Lead the continuation of high-quality learning programs that are inclusive and responsive to all children’s needs, and reflect strong values.
💡 Develop, implement and reflect on these programs in collaboration with the Leadership Group, Service Leaders and educators.
💡 Be there for Service Leaders to help them support teams of educators, through professional development, recruitment, and staff appraisals.
💡 Lead a team of educators to deliver learning programs that meet or exceed requirements of the National Quality Framework-National Law and National Regulations, National Quality Standards and approved learning frameworks.
Applications close 29 Nov. ⏰
Find out more: https://lnkd.in/giVvmSf7
#EarlyChildhood #Education #Leadership #LEQ #InspiredLearningForLife⏳ Last chance to become a Speaker at the NextEd 2025 Conference! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your ideas and expertise.
Submit your proposal by 20 Feb, here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/7hLYBFwS9N
Why speak at NextEd 2025?
🏆 Gain recognition: Establish yourself as a thought leader in industry.
🧠 Share your knowledge: Present your work and tangible take-home learnings to an eager audience.
🆓 Your ticket is FREE: Presenters receive their ticket to the 2025 Conference (valued at $250 per person) as a complimentary ‘thank you’.
🌏 Expand your network: Connect with fellow education professionals, innovators, and respected leaders.
👪 Be part of something bigger: Be part of an event that inspires and drives change in teaching and learning.
In partnership with Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ExpertsInEducationYou know 'Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide' - but have you heard of 'Summer Sport in full Swing at St Peters Lutheran College'? 🌞
Children can learn skills and pursue their interests in so many different environments - whether it's in the pool, in the lab, on the stage, on the field, in a classroom...
That's why a Lutheran education is holistic. We believe in nurturing young people's academic, creative, physical, and spiritual development, at every opportunity. 📖🎨🎻🎭🏉🎽🏊🙏This Australia Day Public Holiday:
📪 LEQ Office (in Milton, Brisbane) is closed.
📪 All Lutheran Schools are closed to students and staff.
📫 Some of our early childhood and OSHC services may also be closed. (Please check with your Service Leader if this may apply to you.)
When are we back?
🏢 Our LEQ Office team will be back at the desk tomorrow.
🏫 Our Schools will reopen for 2025 this week.
🧸 Any Early Years or OSHC service that is closed today will reopen tomorrow.
#LEQ👀 Want to hear some exciting news? The 3rd Annual NextEd 2025 Conference is OFFICIALLY HAPPENING this 25 June! 🎉
In proud partnership with Future Anything and hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast, this year’s one-day-only conference is your opportunity to:
🤝 Hear from thought leaders
🧩 Take practical strategies from education experts back to your classroom
👏 Learn what’s next in great teaching and learning
Early Bird registration is open now – secure your seat and be in the room where it happens!
🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/next-ed-conference-2025
Apply to speak at NextEd 2025 here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/7hLYBFwS9N
Keynote announcement coming soon 👀
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #WhatsNextInGreatTeachingAndLearning #ExpertsInEducationHolyweek2023 https://vimeo.com/814136021
Installation of LEQ Executive Director – Tanya Crooks
On Sunday 13 March Tanya Crooks was installed as Executive Director Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ). The installation was held at St Peters Lutheran Church who worship in the St Peters Lutheran College Chapel. Pastor Greg Priebbenow led the Sunday Service and Rev Dr Mark Vainikka, Bishop LCAQD, delivered the sermon and performed the Installation ceremony.Photos from Grace Lutheran Primary School's post
Photos from Redeemer Lutheran College's post
SHROVE TUESDAY (or Pancake Day 🥞)
On Tuesday 4 March, students in Lutheran schools across Queensland enjoyed cooking, eating, and serving pancakes.
Why pancakes? 🤔 This tradition comes from the custom for using up excess flour, milk and eggs before the fasting of the Lenten season begins, the next day on Ash Wednesday.
For our school communities, it’s also a day to come together and share a meal.
#InspiredLearningForLife #StJamesLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandWhat do parents want from schools? ❔ Why did you send your child to an independent Lutheran school, and how is it different to others? 🤔 Independent Schools Queensland wants to find out!
If you are a parent of a Prep, Year 7, or new student at a Lutheran School in Queensland, please help our schools serve you better and gift us ~15mins of your time to complete this survey. 🙏
⌛ Closes 24 March.
👉 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/41aOeHB
What Parents Want – an Independent Schools Queensland Survey examines the decision-making process parents undertake when choosing a school. Responses are anonymous, but help our schools A LOT in continuing to meet the needs of our parents, as well as informing marketing strategy.
#InspiredLearningForLife #ExpertsInEducation #LutheranEducationQueensland | #WhatParentsWant2025 #IndependentSchools #RealisingPotential⏳ Last chance to become a Speaker at the NextEd 2025 Conference! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your ideas and expertise.
Submit your proposal by 20 Feb, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBjr3xGJ
Why speak at NextEd 2025?
🏆 Gain recognition: Establish yourself as a thought leader in industry.
🧠 Share your knowledge: Present your work and tangible take-home learnings to an eager audience.
🆓 Your ticket is FREE: Presenters receive their ticket to the 2025 Conference (valued at $250 per person) as a complimentary ‘thank you’.
🌏 Expand your network: Connect with fellow education professionals, innovators, and respected leaders.
👪 Be part of something bigger: Be part of an event that inspires and drives change in teaching and learning.
In partnership with Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ExpertsInEducationWelcome to Prince of Peace Lutheran College’s new Head of College, Dr Susan Carter 🏫
✋ Installed by Rev Ben Hentschke (First Assistant Bishop, LCAQD) and Tanya Crooks (Executive Director, LEQ) on Sunday morning in the Prince of Peace Church.
Reading from Jeremiah 17:7-8, Dr Carter explained her vision for the School: “…like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. 🌳🏞️ It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Students at the School know this as ‘the unity in community’.
🕊️ Greetings and blessings were shared by colleague Principals from Faith Lutheran College - Plainland, Faith Lutheran College, Redlands, Grace Lutheran College, Immanuel Lutheran College, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS), St Andrews Lutheran College, St James Lutheran College, St Peters Lutheran College, and Trinity Lutheran College, Ashmore.
👪 Members of the College Council, the Hon Tim Mander MP, Cr @Tracy Davis, Cr Matt Constance, Assoc. Prof Lisa Schmidt (Executive Director, LEA) and invited guests from across the wider LEQ, Lutheran Youth of Queensland, Lutheran Church of Australia in Queensland, and congregation communities were also in attendance.
As part of LEQ’s 81-strong community of schools, outside school hours care, and early years services, the staff at Prince of Peace support children across each of these learning settings. Like trees planted by the water, may students, staff, and families grow and flourish under your stewardship, Dr Carter.
#NewBeginnings #InspiredLearningForLife #PrinceOfPeaceLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueensland📚🌍 Happy #InternationalDayOfEducation! 🌍📚
Today, we celebrate the power of education to transform futures, communities, and the world. 🌟 #KnowledgeIsPower
🧑🏫 We also celebrate the fantastic teachers & teacher aides, early childhood educators, Principals and Heads of College, Heads of Department, administrators, and support staff all over Queensland (and the world!) who make a difference in the lives of so many children every day - and inspire learning for life.
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#InspiredLearningForLife #LutheranEducationQueenslandStudents across Queensland returned to school this week, and we know we're exactly where we're meant to be 🥰
At Good News Lutheran School, they’ve got buckets of stories from their holiday break, and they’re eager to learn. There is 💖☺️🌈SO MUCH JOY🌈☺️💖 in being part of these children's learning journeys and part of these wonderful school communities.
#BackToSchool #InspiredLearningForLife #GoodNewsLutheranSchool #LutheranEducationQueenslandPrep students settling in at St Paul's Lutheran Primary School & Kindergarten, Caboolture 🤗 There were some tears on the first day, but they're full of smiles now they've met their teachers, friends in the classroom, and get to have fun learning each day 🙌
#InspiredLearningForLife #NurturingYoungMinds #StPaulsLutheranPrimarySchoolAndKindergarten #LutheranEducationQueenslandOne step for Queensland's education sector = one giant step for children's safety statewide 🚀
🌟 Affirming the Statement of Shared Commitment 🌟
Deputy Executive Director - Education, Yvonne Ries, was thrilled to join early childhood sector leaders yesterday for the Statement of Shared Commitment launch.
This initiative marks a unified approach to fostering a child-safe culture in every Early Years Service, shared by providers and the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority. At LEQ, teams across educational settings are working to establish clear frameworks and cultures as Child Safe Organisations.
FOR EDUCATORS 👉 There are stacks of online resources available, including free positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours training.
Find resources related to the Statement of Shared Commitment here: https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/regulation/health-and-safety/statement-of-shared-commitment
#EveryInteractionCounts #ChildSafetyMatters #ExpertsInEducation #LutheranEducationQueenslandValentine's Day isn't just about romantic love... It's a day to celebrate friendship and show the people you care about how much you appreciate them, but it's also a day that reminds us to show ourselves love and kindness 💌🤗💖
We 🫶LOVE🫶 to see children (like these Peace Lutheran College students) learning how to contribute to their happiness through the five foundational areas of Confidence, Persistence, Organisation, Getting Along, and Emotional Resilience.
YOU CAN DO IT, kids - YES, YOU CAN! 💖
#EmotionalResilience #InspiredLearningForLife #LutheranEducationQueensland #PeaceLutheranCollegeCelebrating the first Principal Installation for 2025 on Wednesday!
🙌 Welcome Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal of Redeemer Lutheran College 🙌
More than 1,100 students from prep to Year 12, their teachers, school staff, and invited guests came together in the College's beautiful Chapel to mark the occasion, led by Bishop Dr Mark Vainikka and LEQ Executive Director Tanya Crooks.
🙏 Principals from Bethania Lutheran School, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, Good News Lutheran School, Grace Lutheran College, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS), St Andrews Lutheran College, and Trinity Lutheran College joined to share blessings.
✝️ Members of the College Council, Corrine McMillan MP - State Member for Mansfield, and invited guests from across the wider LEQ, Lutheran Education Australia, Lutheran Youth of Queensland, Our Saviour congregation, and Lutheran Church in Queensland - LCANZ communities were also in attendance.
After all, guiding young minds is not something one can do alone.
When Mr Schumacher was asked by a Year 1 student if he was now ‘the boss of the whole school’, he quipped back: “No, you're the boss. Because I serve you”. 👐 A true reflection of Mr Schumacher's servant leadership.
May God continue to work through you in nurturing the minds, hearts, and spirits of everyone in the Redeemer family, remembering Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
#NewBeginnings #InspiredLearningForLife #RedeemerLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueensland📚🌍 Happy #InternationalDayOfEducation! 🌍📚
Today, we celebrate the power of education to transform futures, communities, and the world. 🌟 #KnowledgeIsPower
🧑🏫 We also celebrate the fantastic teachers & teacher aides, early childhood educators, Principals and Heads of College, Heads of Department, administrators, and support staff all over Queensland (and the world!) who make a difference in the lives of so many children every day - and inspire learning for life.
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#InspiredLearningForLife #LutheranEducationQueensland🦸 Long-Serving LEQ Legends 🦸
Each year, we get to celebrate incredible team members who have worked in our Schools for MULTIPLE DECADES 🤯 An impressive career-spanning achievement for anyone, but especially in today's job market.
Celebrating 40 Years in a Lutheran School:
🎓 Julie Seidel, St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
Celebrating 30 Years in a Lutheran School:
🧑🏫 Adam Richardson, Good News Lutheran School (Middle Park)
🎒 Christina Wheeler, St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
🏫 Christine Thamm, St John’s Lutheran School (Kingaroy)
🧮 Delia Vieira, Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim)
🖍️ Jennifer Linderberg, St John’s Lutheran Primary School (Bundaberg)
📖 Toni Bartel, St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera)
🍎 Warren Irvine, Grace Lutheran College (Rothwell)
A big shout-out to these long-serving LEQ legends. They’ve not only seen change, but they’ve been part of our growth – and we are so lucky they choose to bring such dedication, passion, and wisdom to their roles and to their teams every single day 🙏
Thank you for your years shaping the future of education and inspiring learning for life 📚✨ Here’s to yet another in 2025.
#LEQLegends #KnowledgeIsPower #InspiredLearningForLife #LEQPhotos from St Peters Lutheran College's post
🎤 Keynote streams just dropped!
We’re thrilled to welcome 3 accomplished teaching & learning experts to the NextEd family! They're educators, authors, and business founders. You won’t want to miss their exclusive NextEd sessions.
👉 Get your ticket now: https://events.humanitix.com/next-ed-conference-2025
Made possible in proud partnership with Future Anything, and hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #WhatsNextInGreatTeachingAndLearning #ExpertsInEducationNo surprises that the top health concern for parents today is excessive screen time. 📱💻👾 But how are you preparing for Australia's social media ban for children under 16? 😨
Tune in for Independent Schools Queensland's parent webinar on 'Screens, Social Media & Our Kids'.
🕖 Wed 26 Mar, 7.00pm-8.30pm
📍 Online
💳 FREE
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4i9xBDe
Michelle Mitchell (tween/teen expert and parenting educator) + Dr Matt O'Connor (clinical and school psychologist) will give you practical strategies, tips and insights to help your child develop a healthier relationship with technology.As SEQ waits for Tropical Cyclone Alfred later this week, we encourage everyone in our LEQ learning communities to prepare for heavy rainfall and high winds ⛈️
⚠️ Lutheran Education Queensland follows the advice of the Queensland Government. Important information will be communicated by your School, OSHC, or Early Years Service.
👪 Families are encouraged to make the necessary preparations at home and monitor local conditions.
Any closures will also be published here 👇
🔤 Early Years: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers/service-temp-closure-info (ACECQA’s Service & Temporary Closure website)
🏫 Schools: closures.qld.edu.au (Queensland Government's School Closure website)
We pray everyone in our LEQ community stays safe in this weather event🙏CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA 🌱 Our young people helped keep our school, local parks and community spaces clean and green on Friday (Schools Clean Up Day, 28 Feb) and Sunday (Clean Up Australia Day, 2 Mar).
Clean Up Australia Day, now in its 35th year, encourages everyone to make a difference for our community and environment by removing litter 🚮 and conserving the environment ♻️
This is service learning in action. Thank you, Trinity Lutheran College 🙏
#InspiredLearningForLife #ServiceLearning #TrinityLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandWe're looking for an Early Childhood Education leader to become our next Children's Service Manager 👀 Could it be YOU?
What you'll do as our next Children’s Service Manager:
⭐ Lead the operations of our Services, ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework and compliance standards.
⭐ Visit our Services regularly and guide teams toward achieving exceptional performance and NQS readiness.
⭐ Partner with HR to support the delivery of impactful training, professional and team development initiatives for staff on the floor, as well as supporting recruitment and onboarding.
⭐ Build strong connections with Service Leaders, committees, government representatives, and local communities, creating partnerships that drive shared success.
⭐ Collaborate with senior leadership to secure funding, oversee budgets, develop financial strategies, and streamline administrative processes to ensure sustainable growth.
Applications close on 31 January 2025. ⏰
Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g_9RQ9rx
#EarlyChildhood #Education #Leadership #LEQ #InspiredLearningForLife👀 Want to hear some exciting news? The 3rd Annual NextEd 2025 Conference is OFFICIALLY HAPPENING this 25 June! 🎉
In proud partnership with Future Anything and hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast, this year’s one-day-only conference is your opportunity to:
🤝 Hear from thought leaders
🧩 Take practical strategies from education experts back to your classroom
👏 Learn what’s next in great teaching and learning
Early Bird registration is open now – secure your seat and be in the room where it happens!
🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQB5ZXxi
Apply to speak at NextEd 2025 here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBjr3xGJ
Keynote announcement coming soon 👀
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #WhatsNextInGreatTeachingAndLearning #ExpertsInEducation📜 20 February 1945: the St Peters Lutheran College doors opened to welcome 56 students—28 boys and 28 girls.
That St Peters was founded at all is nothing short of remarkable. In 1945, the Lutheran Church in Queensland was small, financially stretched, and facing strong anti-German sentiment in the shadow of World War II.
But driven by faith, determination, and a bold vision of Christ-led education for generations to come...
📸 Last week: A thriving College community celebrates 80 years of excellence in Christian co-education.
#InspiredLearningForLife #StPetersLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandCommunities who have fun together stay together 🎡
A recent Faith Lutheran College Redlands Welcome BBQ saw families come together on school grounds to get to know their cohort better, and make meaningful connections.
Our Lutheran education communities are flourishing all over Queensland, at 26 schools and 54 early years services 🪴
#ConnectedCommunity #FaithRedlandsCommunity #LutheranEducationQueenslandDoes your organisation specialise in groundbreaking tools, technologies, or methodologies which enhance teaching and learning? 💡 We’re looking for organisations like YOURS to showcase what you do as part of our NextEd 2025 Conference Education Partner Exhibition this June! 🌍
Register now and come share how you support great teaching and learning 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/tUr7CzunU5
In partnership with Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ExpertsInEducationOur Schools and Early Years Services have been welcoming lots of new faces over the last two weeks👋 It's an honour to be a part of each child's learning journey, and to be trusted by families to support and serve their children's academic, physical, creative, and spiritual development.
When we get to be part of a whole family's learning journey (like this photo session at Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS)) - that's extra special! ✨
#InspiredLearningForLife #LutheranOrmeauRiversDistrictSchool #LORDS #LutheranEducationQueenslandGetting to play with furry friends while learning foundational early learning skills? This Australian-first early learning program sounds pretty paw-some to us! 🐕
With some four-legged friends joining their teaching cohort, Immanuel Early Learning Centre have been creating a host of learning opportunities that build cognitive development, support social skills, and nurture emotional development. These teaching assistants are the goodest boys and girls out 🐾
#InspiredLearningForLife #ImmanuelEarlyLearningCentre #ImmanuelLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandHello 2025! 👋 From our Executive Director, Tanya Crooks: "I look forward to our community’s accomplishments in 2025, supporting each other and the children we guide to learn and grow."
This year, we want to share with you more of what our Schools, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), and Early Years Services get up to each day, plus exciting PD opportunities for QLD educators.
🔽 To stay up-to-date on all things Lutheran education in Queensland, hit the 'Follow' button!
#InspiredLearningForLife #LEQ #LutheranEducationQueenslandResurectionSunday! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Photos from Redeemer Lutheran College's post
Photos from Peace Lutheran Primary School - Gatton's post
Timeline photos
Photos from Concordia Lutheran College (Official)'s post
Photos from Grace Lutheran College's post
Photos from St Paul's Lutheran Primary School & Kindergarten, Caboolture's post
Living Faith Lutheran Primary School, Murrumba Downs QLD | Maggie Dent https://www.maggiedent.com/nature-play/living-faith-lutheran-primary-school-murrumba-downs-qld/
Kaylee McKeown breaks 100m backstroke world record at Australian Olympic trials https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-13/kaylee-mckeown-breaks-100m-backstroke-world-record/100212532?utm_campaign=news-article-share-control&utm_content=facebook&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Photos from Grace Academy's post
Photos from St Peters Lutheran College's post
Last week, 5 Lutheran Schools were invited by Independent Schools Queensland for the launch of their 2025 ‘Mastering Parent Engagement’ program!
Passionate educators from independent schools across Queensland (including Bethany Lutheran Primary School, Concordia Lutheran College, Pacific Lutheran College, St Andrews Lutheran College, and St James Lutheran College) came together to explore compelling research and trade tips on how educators and service staff can best engage and support families.
Did you know Schools with Parent Engagement Programs have:
⭐ Students with greater academic achievements and increased wellbeing
⭐ Teachers with higher job satisfaction and professional wellbeing
⭐ Parents with decreased stress levels
⭐ A 25% reduction in child protection notifications 🤗
We're so proud of our Schools participating in the 2025 Program, and the real and important changes they're making for students, families, and teachers.Deputy Executive Director - Education, Yvonne Ries, was thrilled to join early childhood sector leaders yesterday in publicly affirming the Statement of Shared Commitment. 🌟
One step for Queensland's education sector = one giant step for children's safety statewide 🚀
The launch of this initiative between sector and the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority marks a unified approach to fostering a child-safe culture in every Early Years Service. At LEQ, teams across educational settings are working to establish clear frameworks and cultures as Child Safe Organisations.
FOR EDUCATORS 👉 There are stacks of online resources available, including free positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours training.
You can find resources related to the Statement of Shared Commitment here: https://lnkd.in/g7dpQAjQ
#EveryInteractionCounts #ChildSafetyMatters #ExpertsInEducation #LutheranEducationQueensland💡 We’re looking for organisations specialising in groundbreaking tools, technologies, or methodologies which enhance teaching and learning... so you can showcase what you do as part of our NextEd 2025 Conference Education Partner Exhibition this June! 🌍
Register now and come share how you support great teaching and learning 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTN7EBK2
In partnership with Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ExpertsInEducationCelebrating the first Principal Installation for 2025 on Wednesday!
🙌 Welcome Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal of Redeemer Lutheran College 🙌
More than 1,100 students from prep to Year 12, their teachers, school staff, and invited guests came together in the College's beautiful Chapel to mark the occasion, led by Bishop Mark Vainikka and LEQ Executive Director Tanya Crooks.
🙏 Principals from Bethania Lutheran School, Faith Lutheran College - Plainland, Faith Lutheran College, Redlands, Good News Lutheran School, Grace Lutheran College, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS), St Andrews Lutheran College, and Trinity Lutheran College, Ashmore joined to share blessings.
✝️ Members of the College Council, Corrine McMillan MP, and invited guests from across the wider LEQ, Lutheran Education Australia, Lutheran Youth of Queensland, and Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District communities were also in attendance.
After all, guiding young minds is not something one can do alone.
When Mr Schumacher was asked by a Year 1 student if he was now ‘the boss of the whole school’, he quipped back: “No, you're the boss. Because I serve you”. 👐 A true reflection of Mr Schumacher's servant leadership.
May God continue to work through you in nurturing the minds, hearts, and spirits of everyone in the Redeemer family, remembering Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
#NewBeginnings #InspiredLearningForLife #RedeemerLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandWhat do parents want from schools? ❔ Why did you send your child to an independent Lutheran school, and how is it different to others? 🤔 Independent Schools Queensland wants to find out!
If you are a parent of a Prep, Year 7, or new student at a Lutheran School in Queensland, please help our schools serve you better and gift us ~15mins of your time to complete this survey. 🙏
⌛ Closes 24 March.
👉 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/41aOeHB
What Parents Want – an Independent Schools Queensland Survey examines the decision-making process parents undertake when choosing a school. Responses are anonymous, but help our schools A LOT in continuing to meet the needs of our parents, as well as informing marketing strategy.
#InspiredLearningForLife #ExpertsInEducation #LutheranEducationQueensland | #WhatParentsWant2025 #IndependentSchools #RealisingPotentialHow many elephants 🐘 can you see crossing the plain? How many bees 🐝 are swarming around the hive?
Literacy 🔡 and numeracy 🔢 are foundational skills in children's early childhood development and education. These felt boards at St. St. John's Lutheran Community Kindergarten are an innovative way to incorporate texture, colours, and a sense of fun into learning numbers!
#InspiredLearningForLife #NurturingYoungMinds #StJohnsCommunityKindergarten #LutheranEducationQueenslandHello 2025! 👋 From our Executive Director, Tanya Crooks: "I look forward to our community’s accomplishments in 2025, supporting each other and the children we guide to learn and grow."
This year, we want to share with you even more of what our Schools, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), and Early Years Services get up to each day, plus exciting #ProfessionalDevelopment opportunities for QLD educators.
🔽 To stay up-to-date on all things Lutheran education in Queensland, hit the 'Follow' button!
#InspiredLearningForLife #LEQ #LutheranEducationQueenslandWonderful to be celebrating truly groundbreaking progress at Concordia Lutheran College, with the sod-turning of the College's new Junior Learning Centre.
Once complete, the Junior Learning Centre will nurture children's development in new flexible and project-based learning environments.
#InspiredLearningForLife #ConcordiaLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueenslandWelcome to Prince of Peace Lutheran College, Everton Hills’s new Head of College, Dr Susan Carter 🏫
✋ Installed by Rev Ben Hentschke (First Assistant Bishop, LCAQD) and Tanya Crooks (Executive Director, LEQ) on Sunday morning in the Prince of Peace Church.
Reading from Jeremiah 17:7-8, Dr Carter explained her vision for the School: “…like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. 🌳🏞️ It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Students at the School know this as ‘the unity in community’.
🕊️ Greetings and blessings were shared by colleague Principals from Faith Lutheran College - Plainland, Faith Lutheran College Redlands, Grace Lutheran College, Immanuel Lutheran College, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS), St Andrews Lutheran College, St James Lutheran College, St Peters Lutheran College, and Trinity Lutheran College.
👪 Members of the College Council, the Hon Tim Mander MP - State Member for Everton, Cr Tracy Davis, Cr Matthew Constance, Assoc. Prof Lisa Schmidt (Executive Director, LEA) and invited guests from across the wider LEQ, Lutheran Youth of Queensland, Lutheran Church in Queensland - LCANZ, and congregation communities were also in attendance.
As part of LEQ’s 81-strong community of schools, outside school hours care, and early years services, the staff at Prince of Peace support children across each of these learning settings. Like trees planted by the water, may students, staff, and families grow and flourish under your stewardship, Dr Carter.
#NewBeginnings #InspiredLearningForLife #PrinceOfPeaceLutheranCollege #LutheranEducationQueensland🚸🎒📚 Welcome back, Students!
The first day back at school can be full of excited jitters, or anxiety and nerves...
To the parents dropping their child off at kindy or Prep for the very first time: you've got this (tears and all) 🥹
To students waving goodbye to summer holidays and hello to school halls: you've got this (tears and all) 😂
To the kid starting at a new school where you don't know anyone: take it step by step 👣
To the new Year 12s: it's your last year? Let’s go! 🚀
#InspiredLearningForLife #LutheranEducationQueensland📢 Call for NextEd 2025 Speakers!
📢 Are you an expert in teaching and learning who’s making waves with and big strides in your educational practice?
📢 Have an exciting idea or groundbreaking research to share?
We want YOU to showcase your expertise at the NextEd 2025 Conference, 25 June on the Sunshine Coast!
Submit your Speaker Proposal today and be a part of this incredible event! 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/7hLYBFwS9N
Submissions close on 28 Feb.
Powered by Lutheran Education Queensland, Future Anything and Immanuel Lutheran College.
#NextEd2025 #NextEdConference #ConferenceSpeaker #ExpertsInEducationSeeking applications for the role of Principal, Bethany Lutheran Primary School, Raceview https://www.seek.com.au/job/67116269?type=standout#sol=f3b9dd1a34c974ec427f6ef1cf4ae7310e6753e5
Photos from St Peters Lutheran College's post
Photos from Bethania Lutheran School's post
Photos from Immanuel Lutheran College's post
