JG is GO! - Redeemer Lutheran College

13 September 2012 Volume 28 | Issue 28
JG is GO!
Future Investments
As both an educator and a former
Independent School parent, I am very
aware of the sacrifices that parents make
to send their students to a school like
Redeemer. Such sacrifices are long term
investments; they are commitments that
involve time, finances and relationships,
usually extending for many years.
Redeemer’s College Council members are
likewise aware of the sacrifices and
challenges of parents. Therefore, they do
their best to ensure that the trust which
is invested by parents in Redeemer is
honoured and respected as seen through
the programs, facilities and services of
the College.
Next week’s official opening of JG Block
in the Junior School represents past
decisions and planning and we are most
thankful that this project has been
finalised. Now that classroom
construction and services at the Junior
School are nearing completion (within
the next two years), the College Executive
and members of Redeemer’s College
Council are very mindful that planning
for the next five years needs to focus on
developments at the top end of the
school. The future focus on the Middle
and Senior Schools are essential
investments and, while on the surface
they will be seen in facilities and
programs, they really are investments in
Redeemer’s students.
I look forward to the celebrations of next
week and it is with excitement that I look
forward to sharing Redeemer’s forward
planning for the Middle and Senior
Schools in the coming months.
Mr David Radke
Principal
About JG Block
On Monday 10 September, 166 very
excited students from Years 3-5 shifted
into their brand new JG Block, while 50
Year 2 students relocated into JB Block
(MPC Classrooms). We acknowledge the
efforts of our Junior School staff over the
last weekend in relocating their
classrooms in such a short amount of
time.
JG Block is a two storey classroom
building with three classrooms on each
level for Years 3, 4, and 5. Each
classroom has a wet area / break-out
work area adjacent to the main classroom
space, and each room is also expandable
with some rooms having the capacity to
expand into the upper verandah space.
This flexibility of usage provides teachers
with a relatively wide range of
pedagogical choices in the delivery of
their lessons.
In keeping with present practice the
classrooms are IT rich with interactive
white boards and wireless connectivity,
and in keeping with Redeemer College
Council policy, as a new building all
rooms are air-conditioned.
Attached to the Eastern end (Rochedale
Road side) of JG Block is a new purpose
built Junior School toilet block. Between
JG Block and the MPC a new Junior
School Playground has been constructed.
The playground will be developed in two
stages. Stage one (approximately two
thirds of the total playground space) has
been constructed in the same time frame
as JG Block. The remaining playground
space to be developed is the existing
playground immediately adjacent to the
MPC. This will be redeveloped in Term 4.
Invitation
Parents and friends of Redeemer Lutheran
College are invited to celebrate the
Official Opening &
Dedication of JG Block
� Official Opening to take place by Premier of
Queensland, The Hon Campbell Newman MP.
� Dedication to be conducted by Rev James
Haak, 2nd Vice President, Lutheran Church
of Australia, Queensland District.
Thursday 20 September, 11.15am
RSVP to mail@redeemer.com.au or
phone College Reception on 3340 8888
www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranCollege/events

SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
SPORT NEWS
Lost Property
As usual towards the end of term, there is
a significant amount of items in the
Senior School lost property that is
un-named or where the name is illegible.
If your child has lost any items, they
should come and check our supply in the
Senior School Office. Parents are also
welcome to come and search.
All unclaimed property will be removed at
the start of the holiday break next Friday
21 September at 4.00pm.
Work Experience 2013
Students in Years 10-11 who are interested
in participating in Work Experience in 2013
are able to collect an application form
from the Senior School Office. We
encourage students to consider Work
Experience to complement their senior
studies and career explorations. It assists
students to make worthwhile career
decisions regarding occupational selection
and post-secondary education and training
options. Furthermore, work experience
exposes students to the workings of an
organisation and effective personal
management. Work Experience placements
can be quite difficult to arrange and are
highly sought after by schools in the local
area. Students who wish to have a Work
Experience placement in a popular or hard
to place industry should endeavour to
return their forms to the Senior School
Office by the end of this term. Should you
have any further questions, please contact
Mrs Janelle Hamling (Work Experience
Placement Officer) jhamling@redeemer.com.au
Year 12 Formal
Saturday 13 October, 2012
Additional Tickets Available
There are extra tickets available for the
Year 12 Formal. They may be purchased
from the Business Office for $20.00 per
person until sold out or by 21 September.
Contact Mrs Ludwig if you have further
questions regarding ticketing for the
formal.
Student Arrivals
� 5.00pm–5.30pm in the main entrance
and foyer of the Sebel & Citigate, King
George Square, Brisbane
Pre-Formal Function
� 5.30pm–6.30pm in the function area of
the Sebel & Citigate, King George
Square.
� Departure: Parents will depart at 6.30pm
and students will continue to have
photographs until 7.15pm.
Year 12 Formal
� Venue: The Sebel & Citigate Hotel
� Time: 7.20pm–11.20pm
Official Opening &
Dedication of JG Block
All Redeemer parents are invited to attend
the Official Opening and Dedication of
JG Block next Thursday at 11.15am in the
Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium.
To ensure that we have enough seats for
all of our visitors, it would be greatly
appreciated if all those attending could
indicate their attendance to:
mail@redeemer.com.au, phone 3340 8888
or facebook.com/redeemerlutherancollege/events
Parents should also be aware that a
number of car parking spaces will also be
reserved for our VIP guests in the Junior
School car parking, following drop off next
Thursday morning.
Christian Dance
Prep and Year 1 Parents of the Term 3
Christian Dance group are participating in
the Junior School Chapel service on
Wednesday 19 September. All dancers of
this group and parent helpers are
requested to meet Mrs Stock at the front
of the Chapel at 8.00am on this
Wednesday with their necessary costume
items. Junior School Parents are
encouraged to join us for this service.
COLLEGE NEWS
Departing Students
If your child will not be returning to
Redeemer in 2013, please make sure that
you let the Enrolments Office know in
writing by no later than Monday
8 October 2012 to avoid being charged a
term's fees in lieu of notice.
For further information, please contact
the Enrolments Office on 3340 8807 or
email: enrolments@redeemer.com.au.
Year 11/2013 Scholarships
Applications close next Friday!
Redeemer Lutheran College is offering up
to four scholarships for Year 11 students in
2013.
� Academic Scholarships: Two of these
available for academically gifted students
on the basis of reports and assessment.
� Cultural Scholarship: One of these
available to a student able to contribute
to the college’s cultural program in areas
like music, drama, public speaking.
� All Rounder Scholarship: One of these
available to a student able to contribute
to at least two major areas of college life.
For further information, or to download
an application form, visit our website
redeemer.com.au/enrolments/scholarships
or contact the Enrolments Officer,
Mrs Cathy Mostert on 3340 8807.
Junior Sports Results
Again during Term 3 we have seen some
excellent individual achievements in
school sports. Redeemer has had a
number of students selected in Mt Gravatt
District Primary School Sports squads.
Cross Country
� Claire Johnson (Year 7)
� Sebastian Poh (Year 6)
Athletics
� Emily Korenromp (Year 5)
� China Polata (Year 5)
� Mikaela Logan (Year 6)
� Irini Skourmallas (Year 6)
� Byron McLeod (Year 6)
� Jarin Chalmers (Year 6)
Tennis
� Steven Magin (Year 7)
Softball
� Alexandra West (Year 7)
� Chloe Stonehouse (Year 7)
� Sarah Grimes (Year 7)
� Alexandra Lynch (Year 6)
Rugby
� Joseph Bradhurst (Year 6)
Cricket
� Adam Walter (Year 7)
The Rowley Trophy for
Rugby XV Best and Fairest
The Rowley Trophy for Rugby is a
perpetual trophy awarded
annually to the Best and Fairest
player in the First XV team.
The winner of this trophy for
2012 is Kristian Ferreira (Year 12).
The Logan Trophy for
Service to Hockey
The Logan Trophy for Service to
Hockey is awarded annually to a
Firsts team member who has
demonstrated leadership on and
off the field, assistance, service,
shown commitment and overall
achievement as a Hockey player. The 2012
recipient is Jacqueline Wood (Year 12).
The Redeemer Trophy
for Netball
The 2012 recipient of the
Redeemer Trophy for Netball is
Sydney Cock (Year 12). Sydney has
demonstrated mature leadership
and a strong dedication to Netball.
As overall Netball Captain, Sydney has
shown leadership qualities through
continually encouraging, supporting and
motivating students in all year levels. She
has been an excellent role model on and
off the court.
Follow Redeemer Sport on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RedeemerSport

R U OK? Day ‘A conversation could change a life’.
R U OK? Day is a national day of action on the second Thursday of
September (13 September 2012), dedicated to inspiring all people of
all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you ok?'.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of
connection and to empower people to support each other through
life's ups and downs.
The R U OK? Day slogan is ‘A conversation can change a life.’
How can a conversation change a life?
Connection and open, honest conversations are good for our wellbeing
– whether or not we’re struggling with a problem. It helps us
to feel valued and supported by the people around us. There's also
an emerging body of research which links supportive social
relationships and a sense of social connection with protective factors
in suicide prevention.
This week, Mr Kennedy (Home Group teacher) addressed Senior
School students with a special devotion based on the RUOK?
message. Also this week, Home Group teachers presented to Years 9
and 10 students on mental health awareness. Over the next two
weeks, students in Years 11 and 12 will also hear the presentation
on mental health awareness. Representatives from the Student
Council and Senior School student volunteers ran a stall sponsored
by Beyond Blue to raise awareness about mental health in our
community. Information regarding mental health issues was
disseminated to students.
If you have any concerns regarding your child, please make contact
with your child's Home Group teacher or House Leader. Our
counsellors, Mrs Caroline May and Mr Ewan Love can also be
contacted should you have any questions or concerns.
For more information
� Website: www.ruokday.com
� Facebook: www.facebook.com/ruokday
� Freecall: 1800 RUOKDAY (7865 329) - to connect with crisis lines
� Lifeline: 13 11 14 (www.lifeline.org.au)
Tuchekoi 2012… The Story So Far
� “First impressions were Wow! Look at all the animals. We quickly
settled in, put our bags down and we got straight into meeting
the staff”. Michelle, 9.3 (M07)
� “Tuchekoi has been the best camp of my life, and it’s only day 2!”
Simon H, 9.1 (W01)
� “We are all so lucky to have such an opportunity like this”.
Olivia, 9.1 (L03)
� “Day 4 of Tuchekoi was probably my favourite so far. The food
was great, the activities are awesome and the staff are hilarious.
Pumped for what’s next to come!” Ashley N, 9.3 (W03)
� “Overall, our first expedition was a great experience and I am
looking forward to our four night expedition”. Maddy L, 9.1 (W01)
Follow the stories online at: redeemerlutherancollege.wordpress.com
The Gospel Truth
I saw part of a movie recently in which the expression “that's
the gospel truth” was used. I found myself a little annoyed
by it. First of all, the thing that they had said was not the
“gospel”. It had nothing to do with the good news of Jesus.
Secondly, the assertion was not even true. So the writers
struck out on both counts.
Now I know there is no point trying to change the way an
expression is used. My influence in this world is not so great
as all that. And I am not really all that upset about it. But, I
do think that I’d like to remind us all that “gospel truth”
once meant something more than “really true.”
The way the expression is used these days is simply to say
that this claim can be trusted. So it makes sense in current
usage to say “the volcanoes are erupting, that’s the gospel
truth,” or, “your family is dysfunctional, that’s the gospel
truth.” All we are saying is that this thing is really true. It
may be bad news, but it is still true.
But that’s where the expression “gospel truth” ought to
mean more. The word “gospel” is quite literally supposed to
be the “good news” of Jesus the saviour. It is true. And it is
good. The words “gospel truth” should have a ring of joy
about them. They should remind us that God loved us so
much that he sent his only son so that whoever believes in
him may not perish but have eternal life. They should speak
to us of peace beyond understanding, comfort despite
circumstances, and strength for living that is beyond what
we can make for ourselves. The gospel truth is good news
found in Jesus.
So go ahead and use the expression to mean “really true”.
But also let it remind you that there is a truth that is both
really true and really good.
Jesus is Lord and Saviour. He loves you.
Now that’s the gospel truth.
Trust him.
Pastor Matt Thomas, Junior School Chaplain
Prayer Thoughts
� Give thanks for our new Junior School facilities, JG Block
and Junior School playground.
� Pray that we may have persistence at the end of a busy
term.
� Pray that students and staff may keep a good temper even
when tired.
� Pray that the Year 12s will have peace of heart and good
rest after their QCS and assessment period.
� Give thanks for the sporting program at Redeemer and
those who organize it.
Middle School Prayers
Steve Magin 7TB, Jack Peoples 8JH, Henry Vickers-Marsh 6LK,
Jorden Carullo 7GA, Anna Le 8TR, Madeline Daly 6VF,
Sufi Sharma 6LK, Alex Plowman 7TB, Elijah Carsburg 7GS.
Senior School Prayers
R05: Jessica Bowley 12, Lewis Bowley 10, Danielle Boyd 12,
Wesley Chong 11, Rachel Gerbich 10, Ryan Gerbich 12,
Celine Haddad 9, Amy Holtom 10, Jimmy Huang 9,
Grace Ip 9, Eliisa Roiko 11, Kyle Toms 11, Amy Wen 9,
Wei Chieh Yang 12.
Redeemer Lutheran College | Our Hope is in Christ

Tuckshop Roster
Six volunteers required next week!
If you would like to help out in Tuckshop next week, please call in and see
us or phone us on 3340 8854 or via email on tgrandin@redeemer.com.au.
Mrs Teri Grandin, Tuckshop Coordinator
Mon 17 Sep Help Needed! (2 volunteers required).
Tue 18 Sep Stephanie Ellis, Help Needed!
Wed 19 Sep Help Needed! (2 volunteers required).
Thu 20 Sep Stephanie Ellis, Help Needed!
Fri 21 Sep Margaret Squires, Carol Scothern.
Middle School & Senior School
Tuckshop Specials & Menu 17 - 21 September
Monday: Meatball Sub .............................................................. $3.50
Sushi (per stick) ......................................................... $2.20
Tuesday: Honey Soy Chicken and Rice - Large: $4.50 ... Small: $4.50
Wednesday: Sushi....... $2.20 per stick, and Fried Rice .................. $3.00
Thursday: Nachos ........................................................................ $4.50
Friday: Taco Sub OR Baked Chicken and Cheese Roll ........... $3.50
Hokkien Beef Noodles - Large: $4.50 ............. Small: $3.50
Hot Chocolate is now available for $2.50 to students before school and
during meal breaks when we have staff available.
Coffee (cappuccino, café latte, mochacino, flat white, espresso) is also
available to parents before school $2.50.
Outside School Hours Care
September Vacation Care
Monday 24 September to Friday 5 October
Closed Monday 1 October (Public Holiday)
OSHC is currently accepting bookings for the September Vacation
period. Vacancies are also open to students from outside the
Redeemer School Community.
The cost is $40.00 per day (incursions/excursion extra). Students will need
to provide their own morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Booking
forms and programs are available from the OSHC office. If you require any
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the centre on
3340 8899, oshc@redeemer.com.au or www.redeemer.com.au/oshc.
This Sunday at Redeemer Chapel
8.30am .............. Overcomers: ‘Treasure in Clay Jars’
9.30am ..............................Kids for Christ - kids club
9.30am .......................................... Under 5s Singing
6.00pm ................................... Sunday Night Live!
Mens Big Breakfast!
This Saturday 15 September, all
blokes are invited to attend the
Men’s Big Breakfast! Come along to
the Chapel Hub this Saturday morning for a cooked
breakfast! Guest Speaker: Michael Turner.
COLLEGE EVENTS CALENDAR
Coming Events: September
Friday 14 JTAS Athletics Carnival (QSAC).
Friday 14 Year 12 Exam Block concludes.
Saturday 15 TAS Round 9: Boys Basketball &
Football (Soccer), Girls Volleyball and
Touch Finals.
Wednesday 19 TAS (Red) Athletics Carnival (QSAC).
Wednesday 19 Music Supporters Group Meeting,
7.30pm (KC11).
Thursday 20 Official Opening and Dedication of
JG Block, 11.15am (MPCA).
Friday 21 Term 3 Concludes.
Saturday 22 Italy Tour departs, 8.45am (Airport).
Saturday 22 Tuchekoi Group 1 Open Day, 9.30am-
4.30pm (Tuchekoi Outdoor Centre).
Monday 24 OSHC Vacation Care Program
commences.
Coming Events: October
Monday 1 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.
Thursday 4 Italy Tour returns.
Monday 8 Term 4 Commences.
Monday 8 Tuchekoi Group 2 Departs, 7.00am.
Tuesday 9 Operation Christmas Child commences.
Thursday 11 Redeemer Concert Series #5, 7.00pm
(Kleinschmidt Centre Auditorium).
Saturday 13 Year 12 Pre-Formal and Formal.
Monday 22 Student Free Day
Wednesday 24 Twilight Tour, 5.00pm-6.30pm.
Wednesday 24 Springboard Exhibition, 6.30pm-
8.00pm (MPC Auditorium).
Saturday 27 Redeemer Fair, 2.00pm-8.00pm.
Coming Events: November
Monday 12 P & F General Meeting, 7.00pm.
Thursday 15 Year 12 Finish.
Thursday 15 Valedictory Service, 7.30pm (RCA).
College Calendar for 2012-2013 and Term dates:
www.redeemer.com.au/events/calendar
Next Week at Our Saviour
Tuesday ................................................. Play Group
8.30am in the Multi-Purpose Centre
Wednesday ................................ Mid-week Prayer
9.15am in the Prayer Chapel (RC14)
Thursday ..................................... Thursday Ladies
9.30am in Redeemer Chapel
Friday .......................... Lazer (Junior Youth Group)
3.45pm at the Chapel
Friday ................. OSSY (Our Saviour Senior Youth)
7.00pm at Redeemer Chapel