Farewell 2012 Seniors - Redeemer Lutheran College
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15 November <strong>2012</strong> Volume 28 | Issue 35<br />
<strong>Farewell</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Seniors</strong><br />
Well, we have finally made it to the<br />
finishing line. As the gates of the year<br />
opened, no one really knew what to<br />
expect, but boy did we learn quickly that<br />
effort was definitely required this year.<br />
Little did we realise that in less than 12<br />
short months, we would be the graduating<br />
<strong>Seniors</strong> of the <strong>2012</strong> cohort at <strong>Redeemer</strong><br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>College</strong>!<br />
Though it may seem cliché, there is no<br />
denying that the class of <strong>2012</strong> has been on<br />
a rollercoaster journey and has certainly<br />
been a grade to remember. Whether you<br />
remember the tremendous House spirit<br />
and team work demonstrated at<br />
interhouse events, the various co-curricular<br />
activities you took part in, the friends you<br />
made, the formal, the Ballon experience, or<br />
simply just staying up into the early hours<br />
of the morning to cram for the assessment<br />
due the next day, each of these was a small<br />
stepping stone that paved the way for our<br />
journey through our secondary education.<br />
However, there have also been a number<br />
of trials and tribulations that have<br />
challenged our grade. From an early age,<br />
we learnt to always have each other’s back<br />
when things may not have gone to plan,<br />
and we were continually offering support<br />
to our friends. There is no doubt that we<br />
have all been tested beyond ways we can<br />
imagine, but as our time comes to an end<br />
we are thankful for these challenges since<br />
they have equipped us for the future, no<br />
matter what path we choose to take. Each<br />
of us has our own individual memories of<br />
our time at <strong>Redeemer</strong> and we hope that<br />
these will stay with you as you embark<br />
onto the next chapter.<br />
None of this would have been possible<br />
without the help and support of the staff<br />
here at the college or our parents. We<br />
would just like to thank each of the<br />
teachers for their continual support and<br />
encouragement through both the good<br />
and the trying times. You are part of our<br />
memories and have always been there for<br />
guidance whenever we have needed it. It is<br />
because of this that we have successfully<br />
made it through our schooling career and<br />
are ready for the next chapter.<br />
To our parents, we owe you a big thank<br />
you as well for putting up with us when<br />
the stress of Year 12 seemed to be at its<br />
peak, creating tired and moody children.<br />
You were always there for support,<br />
motivation and encouragement when the<br />
end seemed so near yet so far still. We also<br />
thank you for being there with us during<br />
the good times, sharing some treasured<br />
memories. We are truly thankful for<br />
everything you do for us.<br />
To the class of <strong>2012</strong>, thank you also. It has<br />
been an absolute pleasure to serve with<br />
you in our final year. Without each and<br />
every one of you, the experience of high<br />
school would not have been as memorable.<br />
We’ve had each other’s backs since day<br />
one, supporting one another through the<br />
great and trying times, and I hope that<br />
these great friendships developed, and<br />
shows of mateship demonstrated, will<br />
continue beyond our years at <strong>Redeemer</strong>.<br />
We may be biased, but our cohort is one of<br />
a kind, and we could not have been more<br />
proud to have been your leaders.<br />
Tom MacElroy & Sydney Cock (<strong>College</strong> Captains)<br />
Peter Conomo & Kristy Anna Hampel (Deputies)
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS COLLEGE NEWS<br />
Senior School End of<br />
Year Arrangements<br />
Year 12 The Valedictory Service will be<br />
held tonight, Thursday 15 November at<br />
7.30pm in <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel.<br />
Year 11 exams begin on began Monday<br />
19 November and finish on Wednesday<br />
28 November. Students in Year 11 must<br />
attend the Valedictory Service on<br />
Thursday 15 November. Year 11 students<br />
are not required to attend school during<br />
their exam block if they do not have an<br />
exam. Year 11 students (except those<br />
required for the Year 8 Orientation<br />
morning) will not be required to attend<br />
school on Thursday 29 November, but<br />
compulsory attendance is required on<br />
Friday 30 November which will be<br />
structured for the return of assessment<br />
items. This is the last school day for Year<br />
11 students.<br />
Year 10 exams begin on Friday<br />
23 November and finish on Wednesday<br />
28 November. Normal classes will<br />
continue during this time. Year 10s will<br />
not be required to attend school on<br />
Thursday 29 November, but compulsory<br />
attendance is required on Friday<br />
30 November, which will be structured for<br />
the return of assessment items. This is the<br />
last school day for Year 10 students.<br />
Year 9 exams begin on Monday<br />
26 November and finish on Wednesday<br />
28 November. Normal classes will<br />
continue during this time. The last day of<br />
school for Year 9.4 and 9.5 core groups is<br />
Monday 3 December. The last day of<br />
school for Year 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 students is<br />
Tuesday 4 December with students<br />
finishing at 1.00pm. The Closing Service<br />
for the Middle and Senior School will<br />
commence at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4<br />
December in <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel.<br />
Lost Property<br />
As usual at this time of year, there is a<br />
significant amount of clothing in the<br />
Senior School lost property that is either<br />
un-named or where the name is illegible.<br />
Included in the inventory are school shoes,<br />
name brand running shoes, woollen<br />
pullovers, tracksuit tops, sports shirts and<br />
an assortment of swimwear, towels and<br />
sports hats. If your child has lost any items<br />
they should come and check our supply.<br />
Parents are also welcome to come and<br />
search.<br />
All unclaimed property will be removed<br />
on Friday 7 December <strong>2012</strong> at 10.00am.<br />
Tuchekoi Blog<br />
A reminder to all parents and friends of<br />
students in Year 9 Group 3 to subscribe to<br />
the Tuchekoi Blog, or log on each day to<br />
hear what the students are up to!<br />
Visit the blog online at:<br />
redeemerlutherancollege.wordpress.com<br />
Year 11 Leadership<br />
Camp 2013<br />
In 2013 all Year 11 Students will<br />
participate in a compulsory leadership<br />
camp from 11-13 February 2013. Whilst on<br />
camp our students will get the<br />
opportunity to discover the characteristics<br />
and personal resources needed to be an<br />
effective leader. The students will learn<br />
not only leadership skills for their senior<br />
years but also personal skills that will<br />
equip them for life. Last week the Year 10<br />
students received a letter outlining all<br />
necessary details of the leadership camp<br />
including a consent form and a “What to<br />
Pack” list. The students are to return their<br />
permission form to the Administration<br />
Assistants in SA Block no later than Friday<br />
23 November <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Camp Details<br />
� Depart: Monday 11 February 2013.<br />
Arrive at the <strong>College</strong> by 7.00am and<br />
departing promptly at 7.30am<br />
� Return: Wednesday 13 February 2013 at<br />
3.30pm<br />
� Location: Luther Heights Youth Camp,<br />
1592 David Low Way, Coolum<br />
� Phone: (07) 5446 1135<br />
(emergencies only)<br />
� Transport: Bus (seat belted)<br />
� Cost: included in school fees<br />
� Please email Mrs Janelle Hughes<br />
(Year 11 coordinator)<br />
jhughes@redeemer.com.au if you have<br />
any questions.<br />
Year 11 Involvement in<br />
the Valedictory Service<br />
Tonight, Thursday 15 November, the<br />
Valedictory Service for the graduating<br />
Year 12s will be held in <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel.<br />
This is a compulsory function for all Year 11<br />
students. Any non-attendance at this<br />
function will need to be explained in<br />
writing to Mrs Strong, Head of Senior<br />
School<br />
Year 11 students are reminded to provide<br />
finger food suitable for supper. This can<br />
be left at the tuckshop at any time prior to<br />
the service.<br />
Mrs Janelle Hughes & Mrs Marie Hughes<br />
OP Release Dates<br />
and Consultations<br />
Year 12 students will be able to access<br />
their OP results on Saturday 15 December<br />
via the Student Connect website. OP<br />
results will arrive by mail on Monday<br />
17 December. Ms Mackie and Mr Rasi will<br />
be at the <strong>College</strong> in the Senior School<br />
office from 9.00am to 12.00pm should any<br />
student or parent/s need to discuss OP or<br />
QTAC application concerns.<br />
Book Lists 2013<br />
Book lists for 2013 have now been sent<br />
home. The supplier for 2013 will be the<br />
same supplier as for <strong>2012</strong>, Sequel Books.<br />
All orders can once again be undertaken<br />
online at www.sequelbooks.com or paper<br />
based (if preferred). The book lists are<br />
also available to download at:<br />
www.redeemer.com.au/about/bookshop<br />
(you do not need to log in to view these).<br />
A reminder that all completed book lists<br />
must be handed into the Business Office<br />
by 4.00pm on Friday 30 November. All<br />
orders left at the Business Office by this<br />
date must include payment. Please note<br />
that <strong>Redeemer</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>College</strong> can not<br />
process credit card payments, as all<br />
payments will be processed by Sequel<br />
Books.<br />
Online orders for 2013 Book Lists are to<br />
be completed by Sunday 2 December<br />
<strong>2012</strong> at www.sequelbooks.com.<br />
Packs ordered by the above dates will be<br />
delivered between Tuesday 8 and Sunday<br />
20 January 2013.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Yearbook<br />
Attention 12 Students<br />
It is anticipated that the <strong>2012</strong> Reflections<br />
yearbook will be available for collection<br />
from <strong>College</strong> Reception in the week<br />
commencing Monday 3 December <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Year 12 students who have siblings in<br />
other year levels of the <strong>College</strong> may have<br />
their yearbook sent home with their<br />
brother or sister.<br />
Swimming<br />
Achievement<br />
Congratulations to Stuart Rech (Year 12),<br />
who recently competed at the Australian<br />
Schools Swimming Championships in<br />
Sydney where he won a Gold, Silver and<br />
Bronze medal and 4th place in his<br />
individual events. A great achievement<br />
Stuart!<br />
End of Year<br />
Celebrations<br />
Valedictory Service<br />
Tonight, Thursday 15 November <strong>2012</strong>,<br />
7.30pm at <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel<br />
Junior School Closing Service<br />
1.45pm - 2.30pm at <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel<br />
<strong>Redeemer</strong> Closing Service<br />
Tuesday 4 December <strong>2012</strong><br />
7.30pm at <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel<br />
All families and friends of <strong>Redeemer</strong> are invited<br />
to join us for these special celebration events!
<strong>Farewell</strong> Mr Steve Hollister<br />
Happy Retirement!<br />
Outside School Hours Care<br />
Summer Vacation Care<br />
At the end of this term, <strong>Redeemer</strong> will<br />
lose one of its long-standing teachers<br />
when Mr Steve Hollister retires after<br />
seventeen years of service to the<br />
college.<br />
Steve was attracted from cool Tasmania<br />
to sunny Queensland to take up the<br />
position as Head of Commerce from the<br />
beginning of 1996. In 2008 the title of<br />
his role was changed to Business<br />
Curriculum Leader. As a teacher of<br />
Business Education, Business<br />
Communication and Technology,<br />
Accounting and Legal Studies, Steve has<br />
worked with hundreds of <strong>Redeemer</strong><br />
students who have appreciated his<br />
expertise, his approachable manner and<br />
his sense of humour.<br />
Steve’s commitment to the college and its students has extended<br />
into his involvement in the co-curricular area. Since 1996 he has<br />
coached both Boys and Girls Basketball for our inter-school<br />
competition, being courtside for close to three hundred Saturday<br />
mornings in the last seventeen years. As Coordinator of Boys<br />
Basketball, Steve was the guru of this sport, ensuring that<br />
<strong>Redeemer</strong> fielded teams, that teams were well coached and<br />
managed, and that the background organisation and<br />
communication happened.<br />
Students who were in Years 11 and 12 in 1998 will remember that<br />
Mr Hollister was one of the enthusiastic staff who accompanied<br />
the Outback Tour in the mid-year holidays and that his wife,<br />
Christine, was the Tour Nurse.<br />
Steve has also served as Chapter President of QIEU, acting as a<br />
representative and spokesman for <strong>Redeemer</strong> on union matters.<br />
This has involved considerable time and effort, especially in<br />
relation to Enterprise Bargaining.<br />
As Mr Hollister hangs up his whiteboard marker and moves into<br />
the next chapter of his life, the <strong>Redeemer</strong> Community thanks him<br />
for his service to the college and wishes him every blessing. Now<br />
that he and Christine will have more time to spend sailing their<br />
boat, we wish them smooth sailing and memorable adventures.<br />
Wednesday 5 December - Friday 21 December <strong>2012</strong><br />
Closed: Monday 24 December <strong>2012</strong> - Friday 4 January 2013<br />
Monday 7 January 2013 - Friday 25 January 2013<br />
Closed: Monday 28 January 2013 (Public Holiday)<br />
School Resumes: Tuesday 30 January 2013 for Years 6-9 & 12<br />
(Middle/Senior Students – please contact the OSHC Coordinator if<br />
you require BSC/ASC on this day. Vacation Care will be available<br />
for Junior School students.<br />
Wednesday 31 January 2013 - BSC/ASC whole school returns.<br />
RLC OSHC is now accepting bookings for the Summer Vacation<br />
Period. Vacancies are also open to students from outside the<br />
<strong>Redeemer</strong> School Community.<br />
The cost for Vacation Care is $40.00 per day (Incursions/excursion<br />
extra). Students will need to provide their own morning tea, lunch<br />
and afternoon tea. Booking forms and programs are available<br />
from the OSHC office or via the <strong>Redeemer</strong> website.<br />
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate<br />
to contact the centre on telephone 3340 8899 or via email<br />
oshc@redeemer.com.au.<br />
Moving On<br />
Most parents experience a mixture of thoughts and emotions<br />
when their children grow up and leave home. There is pride<br />
in the fine young adult that their child has become. There is<br />
hope for the bright future that every parent wishes for their<br />
child. There may be fear for the weaknesses or failings that<br />
they take with them into the world, or of what the world<br />
may do. Parents can simultaneously rejoice in having the<br />
house to themselves and also feel a sense of loneliness.<br />
In some ways schools are similar. As <strong>Redeemer</strong> says goodbye<br />
to the Class of <strong>2012</strong>, there is a mixture of feelings.<br />
Overwhelming them all is the hope that they will do us proud<br />
in the lives they move on to, and the hope that they will hold<br />
onto things we have valued and tried to teach them.<br />
In the book of Proverbs the father-figure gives his valedictory<br />
address in these terms: “My child, do not forget my teaching,<br />
but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of<br />
days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give<br />
you.” (Proverbs 3:1–2, NRSV) But, more importantly, the<br />
father longs for his son (and we long for the class of 21012)<br />
to remember God: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and<br />
do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways<br />
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Do<br />
not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away<br />
from evil.” (Proverbs 3:5–7, NRSV)<br />
As the Class of <strong>2012</strong> moves on, we hope that they will<br />
remember the Lord. We hope that they will remember our<br />
teaching in knowledge, skills and values. We hope that they<br />
remember us and don’t lose the personal connection. And we<br />
hope that their lives are filled with fulfilment and satisfaction.<br />
But just like parents and their children, the move away is not<br />
the end of the relationship. We always hope that some<br />
contact will be retained. And perhaps even especially for<br />
those who have resisted our values we want to hold out the<br />
offer that it is never too late to come back and learn them<br />
again. After all another picture of a father in the Bible is that<br />
of the father running down the road to greet the prodigal<br />
son (Luke 15). Sure, sometimes we leave home and do forget<br />
God, do not acknowledge his ways, and are wise in our own<br />
sight. But God still stands waiting as the loving father to rush<br />
forward when we return to tell us that all is forgiven.<br />
Class of <strong>2012</strong>, our thoughts, prayers and hopes are with you.<br />
Our God is with you. <strong>Farewell</strong>.<br />
Pastor Matt Thomas, Junior School Chaplain<br />
Prayer Thoughts<br />
� Pray for success in life for the Class of <strong>2012</strong> and a<br />
connection to their Saviour.<br />
� Pray for safety for those attending schoolies celebrations.<br />
� Pray for Year 11s entering exam block for focus and<br />
diligence.<br />
� Pray for the health and rest for staff who are running<br />
down in the busyness of term.<br />
Middle School Prayers<br />
Vanessa Pang 8TR, Michelle Thomas 7GS,<br />
Hugh McClurg 7GA, Maya Doherty 8TR,<br />
Chloe Stonehouse 7GA, JoelShackleton 6LK,<br />
Adam Walter 7TB, Zara France 8TZ, Lachlan Tjin 8KS.<br />
Senior School Prayers<br />
M07: Sean Clow 11, Liesl Dennis 12, Alexander Groves 11,<br />
Jeremy Groves 9, Emma Johnson 11, Lisa Lloyd 12, Peter<br />
Lloyd 10, Tayla Mercep 10, Michelle Olson-Johnson 9, Jake<br />
Tartaglia 12, Jessica Treeby 11, Tiana Weiss 10, Gregory<br />
Wendt 12, Ching Yang 9, Jun Yang 12.
Tuckshop Roster<br />
SIX volunteers required next week!<br />
If you would like to help out in Tuckshop next week, please call in and see<br />
us or phone us on 3340 8854 or via email on tgrandin@redeemer.com.au.<br />
Mrs Teri Grandin, Tuckshop Coordinator<br />
Mon 19 Nov Help Needed! Michelle Bowden.<br />
Tue 20 Nov Stephanie Ellis, Kath Ramsay.<br />
Wed 21 Nov Heather Phillips, Kerrie Nicholls, Angela Chew.<br />
Thu 22 Nov Help Needed! Stephanie Ellis.<br />
Fri 23 Nov Help Needed! Margaret Squires.<br />
Junior School Swimming Carnival (Volunteers required!)<br />
Middle School & Senior School<br />
Tuckshop Specials & Menu 19 - 23 November<br />
Monday: Sushi....... $2.20 per stick, Meatball Sub .................... $3.50<br />
Tuesday: Honey Soy Chicken and Rice - Large: $4.50 .... Small: $3.50<br />
Wednesday: Sushi....... $2.20 per stick, and Fried Rice .................. $3.00<br />
Thursday: Red Thai Curry Beef & Rice - Large: $4.50 ...... Small: $4.50<br />
Friday: Taco Sub OR Baked Chicken and Cheese Roll ........... $3.50<br />
Hokkien Beef Noodles - Large: $4.50 ............. Small: $3.50<br />
Hot Chocolate is now available for $2.50 to<br />
students before school and during meal breaks<br />
when we have staff available.<br />
Coffee (cappuccino, café latte, mochacino, flat<br />
white, espresso) is also available to parents<br />
before school $2.50.<br />
2013 Term Dates<br />
Term 1: Tuesday 29 January (Years 6-9 and 12), Wednesday 30 January<br />
(Prep-Years 5, 10 and 11) until Thursday 28 March, 2013<br />
Term 2: Tuesday 16 April, 2013 until Friday 21 June, 2013<br />
Term 3: Tuesday 9 July, 2013 until Friday 20 September, 2013<br />
Term 4: Tuesday 8 October, 2013 until Tuesday 3 December, 2013<br />
For Public Holidays and Student Free Days for 2013, please log on to:<br />
www.redeemer.com.au/events/calendar<br />
The Joy of Worship<br />
A month of praise with favourite hymns & songs!<br />
We invite requests of your favourites to be included in<br />
our November worship services! Email your favourite<br />
song requests to: office@oslc.org.au<br />
Sunday, 8.30am (<strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel)<br />
‘Praise the King’ (Revelation 5:6-14; Phil 2:6-10)<br />
6.00pm ......... Sunday Night Live: “Joy”<br />
9.25am ......... Under 5s Singing<br />
9.30am ......... Kids for Christ - Kids’ Club<br />
COLLEGE EVENTS CALENDAR<br />
Coming Events: November<br />
Thursday 15 Year 12 Finish.<br />
Thursday 15 Valedictory Service, 7.30pm (RCA).<br />
Saturday 17 JTAS Round 5 - Tennis.<br />
Monday 19 Year 11 Exam Block commences.<br />
Wednesday 21 Music Supporters Group Meeting.<br />
Friday 23 Year 10 Exam Block commences.<br />
Friday 23 Junior School Interhouse Swimming<br />
Carnival, 9.00am-1.30pm (RP).<br />
Monday 26 Exam Block for Years 8, 10 & 11.<br />
Wednesday 28 Exam Block Concludes for students in<br />
Years 8, 10 & 11.<br />
Friday 30 Year 10 and 11 students finish.<br />
Coming Events: December<br />
Saturday 1 Tuchekoi Group 3 Open Day, 9.30am-<br />
4.30pm (Tuchekoi Outdoor Centre).<br />
Sunday 2 Years 4-5 Christian Dance students at<br />
Our Saviour service, 8.30am (Chapel)<br />
Monday 3 Final day of school for students in<br />
Year 9.4 and 9.5 Core Groups.<br />
Tuesday 4 Cambodia Service Trip departs.<br />
Tuesday 4 Term 4 Concludes for students in<br />
Years 6, 7, 8, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 (1.00pm).<br />
Tuesday 4 Junior School Closing Service, 1.45pm<br />
(<strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel).<br />
Tuesday 4 Term 4 Concludes for Prep<br />
(2.45pm) and Years 1-5 (3.00pm)<br />
Tuesday 4 <strong>Redeemer</strong> Closing Service <strong>2012</strong>,<br />
7.30pm (<strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel).<br />
Wednesday 5 OSHC Vacation Care Program<br />
commences.<br />
Friday 7 Principal’s Tour: Middle/Senior<br />
School, 9.00am-10.30am.<br />
Wednesday 19 Cambodia Service Trip returns.<br />
Monday 24 Christmas Eve Service, 7.30pm<br />
(<strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel).<br />
Tuesday 25 Christmas Day Service, 8.30am<br />
(<strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel).<br />
<strong>College</strong> Calendar for <strong>2012</strong>-2013 and Term dates:<br />
www.redeemer.com.au/events/calendar<br />
Organ, Organ, Organ, Violin Violin<br />
Violin<br />
& Choral Concert Concert<br />
Sunday 25 November, <strong>2012</strong><br />
At <strong>Redeemer</strong> Chapel from 2.00pm-4.30pm<br />
Featuring Organists: Mark Boughen and Carolyn Eisenmenger,<br />
Violinist: Benjamin Mibus, past student (1992)<br />
Costs: $12.00 Adults, $5.00 Student/Concession, $25.00 Family (2 adults and 2 children),<br />
Children under 6 are free. Refreshments will be available at intermission.<br />
This concert is a fundraising activity of Our Saviour <strong>Lutheran</strong> Church for the<br />
Welcome Hub Appeal.