8th February 2018

Faith Lutheran College - Faith Middle & Senior Campus

130 Magnolia Road, Tanunda, SA 5352 Phone 08 8561 4200 faith.sa.edu.au

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WELCOMESteven Wilksch - Principal Faith Middle & Senior Campus

Welcome to 2018 and the start of a new year. May God be with you and your family this year.

I take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to new students, families and staff who are joining our College community. It is our hope and prayer that you will have a long and positive association with our College and that you will be blessed through your involvement with Faith. It has been wonderful to see students and staff return with the familiar buzz of energy and enthusiasm. The start of the 2018 school year has been particularly special as we celebrated with an Opening Chapel for Faith Campus followed by a second Chapel to officially recognise the merging of Faith College and Tanunda Lutheran School.

Opening Chapel Faith Campus - Tuesday January 30At our opening worship College Chaplain, Mr Yeager, reminded us about the story of the disciple Peter who left the comfort of a small boat to walk upon the water to reach Jesus. Chaplain Adam’s encouraging words explained no matter what we face this year, whether it be calm waters or stormy seas – we are not alone. It is comforting to know our Lord and Saviour who calls us into a relationship with Him is with us always.

We also recognised 2017 Dux students. It was wonderful to have our 2017 Year 12 Dux students, Stephanie Trinkle and Cooper Dunn, address the gathering. Details of Year level Dux awards and the 2017 Year 12 results appear in the following pages. We can all feel extremely proud of the Year 12 results from last year – they were simply outstanding and yet again place Faith as an extremely highly performing school.

Girls DUX and Overall DUX Stephanie Trinkle with an ATAR Score of 99.70

Boys DUX Cooper Dunn with an ATAR score of 98.30

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1FaithLast Friday over 1,000 members of the College community joined together for a Chapel service to officially mark the beginning of our new relationship with TLS. The majority of the service was led by students ranging from Year 1 through to Year 12. I congratulate our students for the capable, confident and excellent manner in which they led us last week – terrific job! We have received an incredible number of positive comments about the celebration and I take this opportunity to recognise and thank our College Chaplain Mr Adam Yeager who played a significant role in the organisation, planning and leading of the day.

With the celebrations now behind us, our focus will be to fully merge our two schools. This is a slow and complex process but one that is progressing very smoothly. I suspect that in the short term, there may be some uncertainty or confusion in the community regarding the names of both schools. From this point forward we are simply one school, with one name; Faith Lutheran College. Faith Lutheran College now has a junior campus (housed on the TLS site) and a middle and senior campus (housed at the Faith site). The only future change will come in 2019 when the junior school campus no longer offers Year 7 and these students will move to the middle school campus. In effect, the junior campus will offer ELC – Year 6 and the middle and senior campus will be Year 7-12. In future communication with parents the terms junior, middle and senior school will no doubt become part of our vocabulary.

The new Faith Lutheran College (ELC to Year 12) now shares one logo. The new logo has been designed to recognise and respect the culture and heritage of both schools while also creating a new and exciting brand. In the weeks and months ahead you will see the new logo replace previous logos. The response to the new logo has been overwhelmingly positive and I take this opportunity to acknowledge the large team of people who worked on the logo project throughout last year.

In addition to the merge, another significant focus of the coming months will be the construction of new facilities at the middle and senior campus. While the new facilities have predominately been designed for middle school students (i.e. Years 7, 8 and 9) all students across the College will have the opportunity to use the new facilities. We anticipate construction will commence in Term 2 in preparation for the start of the 2019 school year.

Enrolment inquiry for Year 7 has been incredibly strong and we are very excited about the educational program that Faith College will offer in 2019. In the coming months we will be making some very exciting announcements regarding curriculum, subject choice and the true middle school experience that will be offered to Year 7 students. We will also be announcing new initiatives for middle and senior school students.

Without doubt it will be an exciting year for Faith. Like me I hope you are excited about the possibilities that exist for all students. I look forward to keeping families informed of developments as they occur, via the College newsletter.

Blessings for 2018, Steve.

Students and staff combine to perform the musical item - Lanterns

More than 800 students and 140 staff formed a giant Number 1 to signify the merge.

YEAR LEVEL DUX AWARDS

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YEAR 12 RESULTSWe are thrilled to share the outstanding results achieved by our Year 12 students of 2017.

Particular congratulations to our 2017 Dux, Stephanie Trinkle who achieved an ATAR of 99.70, placing her as one of the highest performing students in South Australia.

100% of eligible students achieved their South Australian Certificate in Education (SACE)

10.3% of students achieved an ATAR over 95

19.7% of students achieved an ATAR over 90

43% of students achieved an ATAR over 80

20 students achieved an A+. 14 of these students were awarded an A+ with merit.‘Not only are the 2017 results simply remarkable, they demonstrate the dedication and commitment shown by students, the care and efforts made by staff and the support given by families’. Steve Wilksch, Principal.

MERIT AWARDSCongratulations also to the following students who achieved merits • Christine Batten – Research Project, Psychology, English • Cooper Dunn – Research Project, Biology & English • Stephanie Trinkle – Physics, Research Project • Ariana Cannan – Research Project • Samuel Doering – Research Project • Tahnee Koch – Research Project • Jackson Nokes – General Maths • Peta Parker – Information Processing and Publishing • Alison Roennfeldt – Research Project

Year 11: Runner-up Thomas Krahling, Boys Dux James Mattiske, Girls Dux Caitlin Holt and Runner-up Lucille Robinson

Year 8: Runner-up Daniel Doering, Boys Dux Caleb Schwartz, Girls Dux Bethany Hayes and Runner-up Cassie Fechner

Year 9: Runner-up Oscar Seppelt, Boys Dux Nicholas Crockett Girls Dux Lucy Blenkiron and Runner-up Nikki Grosser

Year 10: Runner-up Tyla Jones, Girls Dux Ellie Schaefer, Boys Dux - Joint Yaz Semmler and Joseph Brown

Merit Award winners at Government House Tuesday February 6. Front: Peta Parker and Tahnee Koch. Back: Samuel Doering, Alison Roennfeldt, Stephanie Trinkle and Jackson Nokes.

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Year 8Ruby Hurst Ebenezer Tania Kalleske Gruenberg Lauren Cornish Light PassAlana Liebelt Gnadenberg Stella Holt Hoffnungsthal Raven Loan NeukirchRebekah Stutley Gnadenberg Edward Robinson Hoffnungsthal Emma Ames North RhineBethany Hayes Gnadenfrei Nicole Tilley Hoffnungsthal Daniel Doering North RhineHarrison Hylan Gnadenfrei Jordi Wilksch Hoffnungsthal Ashton Gladigau North RhineSamantha Dutschke Gomersal Rebecca Ide Jacob’s Creek Brianna Beckmann St KittsRegan Hentschke Greenock Maegan Pfitzner Jacob’s Creek Cassie Fechner St KittsAnnabelle MacClelland Greenock Mikaela Somers Jacob’s Creek Bella Lehmann St KittsLydia Semmler Greenock Abby Hayes Krondorf Madeline Fechner StockwellRhiannon Bishop Gruenberg Courtney Mardle Langmeil Sophie Hanna Vine ValeYear 9Joshua Newman Bethany Nicholas Crockett Gomersal Sarah Morris NeukirchTessa Schuster Bethany Isabel Nietschke Gomersal Mieke Wilkinson NeukirchStacey Thom Ebenezer Brooke Friebel Gruenberg Lana Marschall North RhineJemma Linke Gnadenberg Kasey Knowles Gruenberg Emily Kazla PenriceOlyvia Reimers Gnadenberg Caitlin Stafford Langmeil Aarie Turner RosenthalLucy Blenkiron Gnadenfrei Nikki Grosser Light Pass Sarah Mattiske SiegersdorfOscar Seppelt Gnadenfrei Nalieka Hassold Light Pass Ella Varpenius SiegersdorfGeorgia Carter GomersalYear 10Brittany Colmer Bethany Neve Reynolds Gruenberg Rachelle Maxwell North RhineAriel Heinirch Gnadenberg Amy Doecke Hoffnungsthal Stephanie Mifflin North RhineElise Heinrich Gnadenberg Anneka Wilksch Hoffnungsthal Benjamin Roennfeldt North RhineOlivia Stutley Gnadenberg Nicole Poulton Jacob’s Creek Natalie Trinkle PenriceMackenzie Noack Gnadenfrei Aaron Bert Krondorf Kate Molineux RosenthalMolly Rogers Gnadenfrei Emma Hartigan Langmeil Yaz Semmler RosenthalTyla Jones Greenock Benjamin Cornish Light Pass Lucy Zilm RosenthalAbbey Sabeeney Greenock Sarah Herrmann Light Pass Molly Wellman SiegersdorfThomas Bell Gruenberg Joseph Brown Neukirch Samantha Lange St KittsCharlie Braid Gruenberg Jessica Scott Neukirch Margot Pick St KittsRhea Cameron Gruenberg Tayla Ames North Rhine Ellie Schaefer St KittsHannah Clarke GruenbergYear 11Sarah Battersby Bethany Jennifer Batten Krondorf Charlotte Kowald RosenthalMaddie Schuster Bethany Mackenzie Travers Krondorf Ella Kretschmer RosenthalBethany Lennon Ebenezer Taylor Smith Langmeil Eloise Reynolds RosenthalRachel Sumner Gnadenberg Naomi Wilson Langmeil James Mattiske SiegersdorfKadee Clarke Gnadenfrei Georgia Nicholls Light Pass Lily Melville SiegersdorfHelena Radocaj Gnadenfrei Samuel Rosenzweig Light Pass Emily Beckmann St KittsAnna Davidson Gomersal Thomas Krahling Neukirch Ruby Lehmann St KittsAlana Steicke Gomersal Isobel Yeend Neukirch Kaitlin McCarthy St KittsCaitlin Holt Hoffnungsthal Rachael Matthews Penrice Henry Schutz Vine ValeLucille Robinson Hoffnungsthal Georgia Germein Rosenthal Eliza Stevens Vine ValeRoan Pfitzner Jacob’s Creek

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS SEMESTER 2 - 2017These awards are given to recognise students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement and/or Learning Practices during Semester 2, 2017, using the following criteria:• Achieve at least 60% ‘A’ grades and at least 60% ‘Excellent’ Learning Practices and • Achieve no ‘D’ or ‘E’ grades and no ‘Minimal Effort’ Learning Practices

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SACE ART SHOW

Congratulations to the following students from class of 2017 who have been selected to participate in the 2018 SACE Art Show. Lane Blieschke | Travel Application Lily McElroy | Entwined Peta Parker | The Cloud Who Couldn't Rain Grace Pinchbeck | A Beautiful Death

EXCHANGES:Craig Chidgey - Exchanges Coordinator It gives me great pleasure to welcome Julius Kordter to the Faith Community. Julius is from Laurentius, one of our sister schools in Germany. Julius is in Year 10 and will be attending Faith for most of Term 1.

Wanted: Maho Azami from Seibo Gakuen, our sister school in Japan will be joining the Faith community in April. As Maho is here for 9 months I’m seeking numerous families who may be interested in hosting her for a 4 – 6 week timeframe. If you can assist with hosting Maho please contact Craig Chidgey on 8561 4200 or email cchidgey@faith.sa.edu.au.

We extend a warm welcome to the following staff joining us this year.Kathryn Marschall – Learning Support AssistantJason Stewart – Agriculture AssistantSean Johnson – ICT Support OfficerWe also formally welcome Michael Linke who has taken up additional duties in Grounds/ Maintenance.

WELCOME TO STAFF

Kathryn Marschall Jason Stewart Sean Johnson

We continue to collect old style second hand uniforms for the South Pacific School Aid. Please ensure uniforms are clean and in reasonable condition. We will cease collecting for this worthy cause at the end of Term 1.

The Uniform ShopDONATION SECONDHAND UNIFORMS

WIND/WATER RESISTANT JACKETSIf you wish to purchase a jacket for winter, could you please arrange your order with me before Monday 19th of February. Orders received after this date will not be guaranteed.

OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm

(Lunch 12.00pm – 12.45pm)

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Class of 2017 student Dylan Kalleske who was the recipient of the 2018 Thomas Scholarship through Foundation Barossa. The scholarship is for 3 years. We wish Dylan all the very best with his studies.

Dylan with is Research Project in 2017

Peta Parker The Cloud Who Couldn't Rain

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YEAR 12 TEAM BUILDING DAYSarah Ruwoldt - Year 12 Wellbeing LeaderYear 12 students recently participated in a day of team building, discussion and laughter facilitated by the YLead group from Queensland. YLead is an organisation offering leadership and positive education programs designed to develop the leader within, demonstrating that everyone can make a positive contribution to their school community. Students learned how to work effectively in small and large groups and break down barriers by listening to each other speak about people who have had a positive impact in their lives. It was so uplifting to see many students move out of their comfort zones and work together in the scheduled activities. They certainly related events of the day to their motto 'Grow through what you go through' and it was evident by the end of the day that our students had certainly grown as one united group of young adults.

Students working in teams to cross the rope in unison.

Facilitators drawing an analogy between the jump rope group activity and life skills.

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Despite the weather leading to some last minute changes to the set up and logistics, the Welcome BBQ was an opportunity for Year 8 families to make connections and get to know others in their Village Care Groups. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of the Barossa for cooking the meat, to the Canteen staff for preparing the salads and to the group of Peer Support Leaders who served. We hope the families and Village Care Group staff found the night enjoyable and valuable.

Stockwell members welcoming new Year 8 students.

Last years inaugural Village Cup Winners - Neurkich

FUTURE PATHWAYS WHITE CARD TRAINING Dianne Sanders - Future Pathways One of the short courses Faith Lutheran College facilitates is White Card – Prepare To Work Safely in the Construction Industry. A white cards is required by anyone entering a construction site. The training is also part of two of Faith’s VET courses; Construction and Technical Theatre. Other students undertook the training in preparation for their Year 10 Work Experience.Recently 20 students successfully completed the 6 hour training at Faith, conducted by Brian Barnett from Regional Transport Training Services, Nuriootpa. Skills learned included; read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to construction industry sector, relay information to others on site, identify common construction hazards, implement and monitor emergency plans, systems or procedures, use appropriate WHS equipment during work tasks and comply with safe work practices. To register your interest for the next White Card Training please contact the Future Pathways team.

YEAR 8 STOMPER ROCKETDuring the afternoon (of the year 8 Orientation day) students worked in Village Care Groups on a Stomp Rocket STEM challenge. Students designed and made a rocket using a 30cm piece of pvc pipe, an A4 sheet of foam and a piece of bike tyre tubing. The rockets were then attached to an empty 2 litre drink container and then stomped upon in order to launch. Congratulations to Rosenthal whose rocket flew 40.6 meters to take out the challenge.

Pictured Left:The Vine Vale Village Stomper rocket team, pictured are Ziggy Frost, Kyle Noack, Matilda Osborne and Bethany Rosenboom.

YEAR 8 WELCOME BBQ

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TERM 1

CANTEEN PRICE LIST DAILY SPECIALS

Monday: Warm Chicken Tender Wrap $4.80 Tuesday: Chicken Burger $4.80 Wednesday: Cheezy Pizza Sub $4.50 Thursday: Beef Burger $4.80 Vegetarian Burger $4.80 Friday: Spaghetti Bolognaise $4.50 Sandwiches $3.80

• Curried Egg & Lettuce • Ham & Salad • Chicken & Salad • Plain Salad

Wraps: •Caesar $4.80 • Chicken Caesar $5.20 • Chicken / Ham $5.20 • Plain Salad $4.50

(Salad: Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber,Carrot &Mayo) Add: Beetroot, Cheese or Egg 30c per Salad Packs

• Plain $4.60 (Lettuce,Cucumber,Carrot,Tomato & Capsicum) • Salad, Meat, Cheese & Egg • (Ham or Chicken) $5.20 • Caesar Salad $4.80...add Chicken $5.20

Freezer

• Streets range of ice-creams (from $1.50) • Zooper Dooper 1.00c • Frozen OJ/BJ $1.50 • Shaky Shake $2.50 Golden North Cup $2.00

Available Everyday (by order only)

• Beef Pie $4.20 • Sausage Roll $3.50 • Pasty $4.00

Weekly Specials $5.00

Week 1: Hotdog with “the Lot” Week 2: Fish, Chips & Salad Week 3: Mexican Baked Potato Week 4: Thai Chicken Rissoles and Salad Week 5: Meatball Sub Week 6: Chicken Yiros Week 7: Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Week 8: Chicken Parmigiana Focaccia Week 9: Lasagne & Salad

Week 10: Chilli Con Carne & Rice Week 11: Beef Schnitzel Burger Snacks

• Hot Egg & Bacon Roll $3.00 • Herb & Cheese Bread $3.00 • Garlic & Cheese Roll $3.00 • Toasted Sandwiches $2.50 • Unbuttered Roll $2.00 • Buttered Roll $2.20 • Fresh Fruit Salad $2.50 • Yoghurt $3.20 • Homemade Muffins $2.00 • Savoury Scrolls – $3.00

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DATES TO REMEMBER FEBRUARY 09 Swimming Carnival

14 Ash Wednesday Chapel

15 Year 12 Connections Evening

2018 Term DatesTerm 1 29th January to 13th AprilTerm 2 30th April to 28th June Year 12 Exams - 2nd to 6th JulyTerm 3 23rd July to 28th SeptemberTerm 4 15th October to 5th December

EXITING STUDENTS If your child will not be continuing their enrolment at Faith in 2018, please advise Nerida Harris (Principal’s PA): nharris@faith.sa.edu.au.A term’s notice in writing of the withdrawal of a student is required by the College to avoid an additional term’s tuition fees. Even if undecided, advice regarding the possibility of a student leaving is appreciated.

DAY MAP UPDATEParent Information Sessions were held during week 2 to assist parents in understanding what can be discovered through the Parent Portal.If you haven’t activated your parent login within 24hrs it will time out.Please contact either the Daymap Coordinator Craig Moore cmoore@faith.sa.edu.au or Teresa Roocke at Student Services and they will be happy to reinitiate the reset.

YEAR 12 CONNECTIONS EVENING For Parents and StudentsThursday 15th February, commencing at 6.30pm - 8pm. More information to follow.

THE 2018 FAITH SWIMMING CARNIVAL AND AQUATICS DAY - FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY Ashley Clarke - HPE & Sports Coordinator

The Swimming Carnival and Aquatics Day will take place at the NURIOOTPA SWIMMING POOL.

Due to the persistent extreme weather, the predicted forecasted temperature for tomorrow (Friday 9th) and in the interests of students and staff safety, the College aquatics day will not run in the usual format.

It is our intention to ONLY run the championship events. Only competing students will be transported to the pool. The championship events will conclude prior to lunch and students will return to the College.

Students not involved in championship events will attend their regular lessons. Students may still wear PE uniform and their Village T-shirts.

Village lunches will go ahead as planned and the awards presentation ceremony will also go ahead as planned at 2:30pm.

MARCH05 SSSA Swim Carnival - Adelaide

12 Public Holiday

14 Open Day

16 Athletics Day

ALTERED PROGRAMME