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August 2, 2019

Devotion Thought“Be strong and courageous.

Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

So often in life we can feel alone and disconnected. This bible verse from Joshua reminds us that our strength comes from God and that he will never leave us. He is at the centre of everything. God also provides us with family, friends and community to support us and keep us strong and courageous everyday of our lives. What a blessing!

From The Junior School

Toy And Collector Card RemindersJust a reminder toys or collector cards are not to be bought to school for students to play with. These items are very easily lost or misplaced and cause significant issues between students. We have play equipment, lunch time clubs and a variety of play spaces for our students to enjoy.

Junior School Uniform Reminders:Thank you for supporting our uniform policy. With the change in the weather and cooler mornings, we acknowledge that some days, students may need to ‘rug up’ a little more than

usual. With this in mind, please consider the following:

• Formal jumpers are to be worn with formal uniform only

• Tracksuits are to be worn with sports uniform only

• Girls can wear plain navy stockings with their formal uniform only

• Boys are to wear long LORDS school socks

• Parents may also purchase long trousers for boys (available from School Locker or the school uniform shop). These can be worn as part of the formal uniform only.

• Plain navy scarfs may be worn

If students need additional warmth, then they may wear their tracksuit with their sports uniform. If students need additional warmth underneath their formal uniform, please consider a singlet or t-shirt and ensure that these items are covered by the uniform.

Continue to encourage your child to come to school with their formal hat on, socks pulled up and shoes tied.

Coloured sports shoes are not part of the LORDS uniform.

The only jewellery to be worn are plain studs or sleepers in the ears for girls and plain cross necklaces.

The LORDS Middle and Senior School Expo and Subject Information Evening is an exciting opportunity to explore our Middle and Senior Schools with interactive workshops, displays, performances, presentations and discussions.

Discover the wide range of dynamic elective choices available at LORDS including visual and performing arts, cultural programs, Japanese, HPE, Math, Sciences, Humanities, STEM, Design Technology, Hospitality, ICT, Coding and Business Studies.

Discover the engagement of Project Based Learning, sample fine fare from our hospitality students, take part in a science experiment, test your brain with some math, rock along with robotics, try out some art, become immersed in dramatic and musical performances, step into STEM and so much more!

Middle and Senior School Expo Wednesday, August 14, 5pm to 7pm

Families and students of all ages are welcome to attend. Please invite family and friends who may be interested in a

LORDS education to the Expo. This event is compulsory for all Year 7-12 students.

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Navigating New SpacesLORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten children’s interest in space and space travel was extended through a visit from Hilary and Belinda from Gilmour Space Technologies.

After building a rocket at their Creek Street, Pimpama factory recently, this local company is now in Western Queensland for the launch.

After investigating the Gilmour Space Technologies website and watching clips of a past launch, some staff from Gilmour Space were invited to visit the Kindy. Hilary and Belinda spoke about space, space travel, rockets, planets, gravity, rocket fuel and more.

The children were excited to watch a balloon-powered mini-rocket fly across the classroom when the air was released. We have enjoyed building our community connections with this local business.

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Categories• Scientific Investigation Design and perform a scientific investigation and report on the results obtained and the

conclusions reached.• Engineering and Technology Create a device or product to demonstrate a scientific principle, solve a problem or offer a

different approach to a problem• Classified Collections To compile and present a scientific classified collection to show relationships between the items in

the collection, or to assist in their recognition. Classified collection examples include a collection of specimens of plants,rocks, insects, shells etc.

• Communicating Science To explain and communicate information about a scientific concept to a specified audience forexample create a poster, a movie or a presentation.

• Environmental Action Projects To identify, research, investigate and present recommendations about a localenvironmental issue.

DivisionsPrepYears 1-2Years 3-4Years 5-6Years 7-8Years 9-10Years 11-12

Wednesday 21 August• Students may work individually or in pairs (maximum).• Pick one of the categories and work on the project from now until 21 August.• It can be a project completed in class.• Prizes for the best projects.• Winning project will be entered into the Gold Coast Science Competition on August 26.• For more information contact Ms Andersson micha.andersson@lords.qld.edu.au

STEM fairScience technology engineering MATH

University Open Days 2019CQUniversity (CQU) August 8th 2019 (Thursday)

Brisbane Open DayGriffith University (GRIFFITH) August 11th 2019 (Sunday)

Open Day All Campuses 9am-2pmSouthern Cross University (SCU) August 18th 2019 (Sunday)

Gold Coast Open DayUniversity of Queensland (UQ) August 4th 2019 (Sunday)

St Lucia Campus 9am-3pm

August 18th 2019 (Sunday)

Gatton Campus 9:30am-3pmUniversity of Southern Queensland (USQ) August 18th 2019 (Sunday)

USQ Toowoomba Open Day

August 24th 2019 (Saturday)

USQ Ipswich Open Day

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NET SET GO at LORDS

Prep-Year 2 students

Friday afternoons 2nd Aug to 6th September

Cost: Free

Please book your place via email

Fiona.smith@lords.qld.edu.au

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"Our Community Giving Thanks Together Service"

Sunday, August 4 at 9.30am

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Woongoolba

You are invited to come and join with members of our church and community

to give thanks and reflect on the blessings God gives us.

Enjoy a delicious Morning Tea following the service.

Everyone is most welcome.

Blessings

Our Year 11s have really enjoyed the opportunity to partner with Rosies and learn more about the many factors contributing to homelessness on the Gold Coast. Thanks to our staff who walk alongside our young people and attend

Rosie’s evenings with them.

Service Learning In Action

Student SuccessCongratulations to the following students for their recent success at the Quota Beenleigh City of Logan Eisteddfod.

• Thalia dV won the duet section with her friend Ashlyn (below) singing Loathing from Wicked and was highly commended for her rendition of Home from Beauty And The Beast.

• Layla J received Highly Commended for her version of The Second Star To The Right from Peter Pan.

• Amelie dV (below) received 81/100 for her version of I Got Rhythm.

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Outside School Hours & Vacation CareBefore and After School Care is available on site at LORDS Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm (excluding Public Holidays). Please email lords.oshc@qlecs.org.au for details or phone 0437 519 754. For change of bookings, please email lords.oshc@qlecs.org.au

GCCC Mobile Library is at LORDS on Friday, August 2

Uniform Purchases at The School LockerLORDS uniforms are available at The School Locker, 3892 Pacific Highway, Loganholme Phone 3440 9701.

Opening Hours are:Monday -Wednesday 8.30am to 5pmThursday 8.30am to 6pmFriday 8.30am to 5pmSaturday 9am to 5pmSunday & Public Holidays CLOSEDOn Campus Uniform ShopThe Uniform Shop at LORDS is open on Mondays between 7.45am and 10.15am and on Wednesdays and Fridays between 1pm and 3.45pm.

Second Hand LORDS Uniforms Sustainable School Shop enables parents to buy and sell second-hand LORDS uniform items online. To search for items in the Sustainable School Shop go to:http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/stocktake/lutheran-ormeau-rivers-district-school

What's OnArts Co-Curricular ProgramEnrolment forms are available at www.lords.qld.edu.au or at the office. Program includes singing, guitar, strings, woodwind, percussion, keyboard / piano, dance and visual arts.

Choir RehearsalsString Ensemble – Mondays 7:45 Senior Vocal Ensemble (auditioned) – Tuesdays 7:45am 10 – 12 Choir – Wednesdays 8am I122- 6 Choir, Wednesday 8 – 8:45am7 – 9 Choir – Fridays 8am I12

Nut Free Food PolicyA reminder to our families that LORDS is a nut-free school. Please do not send in any food which contains nuts. This includes peanut butter and Nutella.

Calling All ScribesHave you ever dreamed of becoming a writer? Do you have a creative mind? You'll have the opportunity to help write a children's book for LORDS Little Wonders as well as express your creativity over a variety of other platforms. Join us at the Writing Club (year 7-12) every Wednesday in L4. Writers of all genres and skill levels are welcome.

Homework ClubIs back for Term 3. Monday afternoons.

Prep – 6 Lunchtime Club Staff Member DayDodgeball 4-6 (COLA) Year 6 students MondayUno Cr Kerry / Chappy Andrew & Mitchell P MondayCreative Writing 3-6 Mrs Cutter TuesdayStructured games (P-2) Mrs Hardke & Year 6 students TuesdayChess Club 2-6 Ms Humphrey WednesdayCheer Club (1-3) Miss Barclay & Year 6 students WednesdayArt Club (3-6) Miss Schutt WednesdayAnimation Club (1-6) Mrs Kammoora WednesdayStructured games (P-2 Mrs Hardke & Year 6 students WednesdayLego (P-2) Mrs Ward ThursdayCoding (4-6) Miss Barclay & Year 6 students Thursday

Junior School Just for Fun Lunchtime Clubs

Please check here each week for updates on clubs and activities at LORDS.

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Claim the DateGrandparents & Special Friends Day (Prep to Year 6)

Friday, August 16

8.30am - 10.30am RSVP to info@lords.qld.edu.au or 5540 8888 by Friday, August 9.

As morning tea will be supplied please ensure you RSVP by the due date. Thank you for your support with this.

Please meet in the Covered Open Learning Area (COLA) adjacent to the Outdoor Courts

Junior School SportIt has been an exciting start in PE this term. Students are learning about Initiative Games & Team Building. This unit focuses on being active team players and developing good sportsmanship skills through a variety of games and team challenges.

Starting in week 6, we will learn invasion games through stick sports (hockey and lacrosse). Congratulations to all our students who have been so enthusiastic at the start of this term.

Lutheran Athletics CarnivalBased on the results from our school's Athletics Carnival, students have been selected to represent LORDS at the annual interschool Track & Field event in Brisbane on August 28. A group of 40 LORDS students will travel that day to compete against other schools in our region. Congratulations to the following athletes for making it to the next level: Georgia M, Chloe S, Myah H-B, Lily W, Alexis W, Ashton W, Owen C,

Aidan S, Damien T, Tom K, Destinee PY, Chelsey G, Bethany O, Emmerson S, Sophie A, Kaden W, Chris B, Giovanni E, Will A, William S, Nate W, Gabby T, Jessica T, Kyra KH, Hayley W, Anisha P, Ella W, Lacey L, Sienna S, Abby B, Yejie K, Immogen D, Bronson S, Ethan C, Zac D, Lachlan M, Keenan W, Kyronne R, Samuel A and Lachlan M.

Training will commence for these athletes next week. Our 11 and 12-year-old students will train from 3:10 to 4pm on Mondays and our 9 and 11-year-old students will train from 7:40 – 8:25am on Thursdays. Good luck to all our athletes.

Interschool CompetitionOur weekly interschool competition starts in Week 5 (August 23) when LORDS will host Livingstone in a friendly round of sport. Our training will start this Friday with students rotating through sports of Basketball, Touch Rugby, Softball and Cricket. We will then put students into teams to represent LORDS during our weekly competition. Stay tuned for more info.

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SUNDAY PARISH WORSHIPS Alberton Lutheran ParishPhone: (07) 3287 2084 St Peters (Alberton, Alberton Rd): 8am Bethlehem (Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba): 9.30amBethesda Lutheran Church Divine Service Phone: (07) 3807 6600(81 City Rd, Beenleigh) 8:30am HC every Sunday Pastor David Haak

Bethania Lutheran Church Phone: (07) 3200 5357 (5-17 Church Rd, Bethania): 9am

Jodie Hoff (Principal)

“We are the Lord’s.” Romans 14:8

WORD OF THE WEEK Ask your children about....

Prep A Time Prep B Homelessness 1A Environmentalist 1B God's Creation 2A Fractions 2B Fractions 3A Arrays 3B Poetry 4A Soil 4B Personification 5A Information Reports 5B BOLTSS 6A Angles and Shapes 6B Electrical Safety

Prayer CornerThis year we will be praying for families in our community and their needs: Stolz, Stone, Strachan, Sullivan, Summerfield, Sutton, Tarvin, Taylor, Tegan, Tennyson, Terry, Thomas, Thompson, Thomson, Thornton and Tiley families.• Give thanks for the wide range of

learning that occurs at our school

• For the gift of hope and that it will guide us throughout our lives

Upcoming Events• Monday, July 29 – Sunday, August 11: Kokushikan High

School visit from Japan

• Monday, August 5: Year 10B Careers Industry Engagement Day

• Tuesday, August 6: Year 1 Currumbin Excursion

• Wednesday, August 7: Year 7 History Excursion

• Wednesday, August 7: FOLS General Meeting (7pm)

• Thursday, August 8: Year 7-11 AGCC Sport

• Saturday, August 10: Inclusive Sports Program (2-3.30pm)

• Saturday, August 10: Year 9/10 Hospitality Shopping Excursion

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