Inside this Issue - Redeemer Lutheran College

Volume 28 Number 2 December 2011 

Inside this Issue 

03 Redeemer Chapel Welcome Hub 

04 Celebrating Our Partnership 

09 Outdoor Education: Camp Tuckekoi 

11 College News 

15 Alumni News & Reunions 

2011 Annual Report Insert 

Print Post Approved PP490927/56

2 | from the principal | REDEEMER RECORD 

A Thriving Community 

With the year drawing to a close, I thank 

staff, students and parents for another 

wonderful year. Redeemer is more 

than a place, it is a thriving community 

and it thrives because of the diverse 

contributions of many. Within the pages 

of this edition of Redeemer Record, we 

give thanks and celebrate the various 

activities which have not only occurred 

throughout Semester 2, but also 

throughout 2011. 

In August we celebrated together with the Our Saviour 

congregation upon the completion and official opening and 

dedication of the Redeemer Chapel ‘Welcome Hub’. We give 

thanks to God for our partnership and for this new facility which 

has been fully funded by the Our Saviour community. 

With the arrival of Springboard in the calendar, Redeemer 

automatically knows that the Fair is only several sleeps away, 

and an atmosphere of expectation is the result. This year’s 

Springboard was larger than ever and the showcasing of Design 

Technology, Fashion, Art, Hospitality and Music at Springboard is 

very special and quite unique. The extent to which Springboard 

has become a special event in the life of the college is evident in 

the attendance, not only of students and parents, but also former 

scholars, Grandparents and friends of Redeemer. 

Redeemer Fair was again a tremendous success with record 

crowds attending the event. Our Fair Committee deserves 

widespread community praise and thanks for yet again organising 

an outstanding community event. I also applaud the many 

volunteers whose desire to serve others, results each year in this 

wonderful event. Without volunteers and individuals who, out of 

a spirit of servanthood, go over and above what is asked of them, 

Redeemer Fair could not proceed. 

The efforts, attitudes and friendships of many people have assured 

me that Redeemer is a very special community. I thank parents for 

entrusting their students to the staff of the college and I thank 

staff and students for what simply has been a wonderful year. 

I wish all Redeemer families a relaxing and blessed Christmas and 

look forward to 2012 and serving the Redeemer community for 

another year. 

Mr David Radke 

Principal 

The Path to Life 

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, 

Jesus gives a pretty serious warning that 

following him will not be easy. The way 

of life that he commits his followers to is 

by no means easy. This is what he says, 

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the 

gate is wide and the road is easy that leads 

to destruction, and there are many who 

take it. For the gate is narrow and the road 

is hard that leads to life, and there are few 

who find it.” (Matthew 7:13–14) 

It is no surprise that he gives this warning. A brief glance at the 

chapters that precede it tells us that Jesus teaches his disciples to 

love their enemies, give to the poor without recognition, refrain 

from casting judgment on others (no matter how they hurt you), 

forgive without measure, don’t worry about material security, and 

let your every word be totally trustworthy. It is not an easy way of 

life. But it does lead to life. 

The opposite is of course much easier. It is pretty much the 

‘way of the world’ as we know it, and fits neatly into societal 

expectations. Our society encourages us look out for number one, 

get what you can, build up your own security and always make 

sure that you get ‘justice’ on those who hurt you. So that way is 

easy, obvious and popular. It is pretty much our default setting as 

human beings. But Jesus warns that it leads to destruction. 

So how do we walk the narrow way? How do we do the things 

that lead to life? The answer is in the starting point. Take the right 

gate and you can walk the right way. Jesus holds himself out to us 

as the gate. If we come to him, he can set us on the way of life. 

By ourselves we would struggle to even begin this commitment, 

but with Jesus’ grace-giving, life-changing presence it becomes 

possible. 

The narrow way is always open to us. It does not matter how 

long we have walked the broad, easy, obvious and popular way to 

destruction, it is always possible to turn and discover that Jesus, 

the gate to life, is right there beside us. We can at any moment 

start to walk a different path. It is a harder path. It takes discipline 

and effort. But it is a path that leads to life. 

Pastor Matt Thomas 

Chaplain 

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On the Cover: Sydney Cock (2012 College Captain), Kristy Anna Hampel (2012 College Vice Captain) at the 2011 Closing Service. Photograph by: Michael Kirby, Studio Kirby Photography

REDEEMER RECORD | FEATURE | 3 

Redeemer and Our Saviour 

Celebrating our Partnership 

By Pastor Robin Stelzer, Senior Pastor, Our Saviour Lutheran Church 

“Of course I remember you!” It was another phone call 

request for a reference. Another former Redeemer student 

was stepping into the adventure of life as a missionary. 

You’ll find them in youth work, in training work, in overseas 

action, in local churches, in teaching, in the music world, in 

hidden humble roles, and in bold leadership. It is thrilling to 

see past students, and families, finding their place to make 

a difference in the world - and loving it! 

In addition to a wide range of church life activities including 

Youth Worship and camps, Kids ministry, Marriage, Baptism, 

Confirmation, Family counselling (Kerry is a qualified 

Counsellor), Discipleship groups, and on campus Prep Bible 

reading and Senior School lunch time friendship visits, here 

are some of our program opportunities available to College 

families: 

These stories are like tapestries woven by many threads 

of partnership: with home and family, teachers, and for 

many of the 4,000 graduates it may also involve Our Saviour 

church which is based on Redeemer campus. 

The Our Saviour congregation was formed by Redeemer 

families in the early years to thread wider Christian 

experiences into student lives, and to encourage other 

churches into teamwork among youth and families. Most of 

this “weaving” is about relationships, friendships, support 

and growing faith. The church is not limited to the years of 

schooling but reaches down to babies and up to all adult 

stages. With over a hundred families committed to both 

the College and the church we are able to connect with 

hundreds more families, from baby stage to university 

students, marriages, families and grandparents. To support 

the ministry of relationships we have also helped to build 

the campus itself. Redeemer Chapel, built in 2000, was a 

shared project designed for contemporary youth ministry, 

community and worship life, as well as College events. This 

year the Welcome Hub was fully provided by Our Saviour. It 

is weaving even more threads of community life, welcome, 

shelter and friendship space. As with all our ministries 

the Hub is an invitation to enjoy Redeemer as a Christian 

community, not just a College. The Hub is a challenge 

to new possibilities, like “Café Church” now happening 

monthly. Perhaps in the future we will see a future coffee 

shop for parents before and after school. 

The Welcome Hub 

The newly completed Redeemer Chapel “Welcome 

Hub” with its expansive kitchen, new amenities and 

large covered spaces is more than merely a facility, 

rather it represents a partnership between Redeemer 

Lutheran College and Our Saviour Lutheran Church. 

This partnership continues to involve each institution 

developing a wide range of resources that are shared 

between both institutions but which also service the 

wider community. The Chapel Hub represents a close 

relationship of support in which our two communities 

benefit from the aims, goals and actions of each 

other, supporting each other where we can, within 

the means or capacities of each institution. 

To this end the dedication of the Chapel Hub is 

indeed a special celebration and I look forward 

to the manner in which this facility enriches both 

communities throughout the years ahead. 


Principal

4 | FEATURE | REDEEMER RECORD 

Junior School 

Christian Dance 

Redeemer Junior School offers a very 

popular Christian Dance co-curricular 

program. It is now in its fifth year and 

attracts over 100 students. The teaching 

is provided by Our Saviour volunteers: Lis 

Stelzer (past parent) and Alison Glover 

(past student and past teacher). They work 

with Redeemer staff including Mrs Kathy 

Stock, another member of both Church 

and College. Students are extended by 

the dance experience and learn to focus 

their attention as worshippers. Dances are 

finally shared with the whole Junior School 

and at Sunday Worship four times a year. 

Contact: Redeemer Junior School on 

3340 8810 for further information 

Play Group 

This year, Our Saviour’s playgroup moved 

from the Prayer Chapel to the Multi- 

Purpose Centre Auditorium, and the 

bigger venue has been wonderful for the 

expanding group. Tuesday mornings from 

8.30am see mothers and children play, 

read, sing, and share morning tea. 

The playgroup has seen about 30 families 

attending on a regular basis, including 

several Redeemer Junior School families, 

and our fabulous “playgroup Grandmas”, 

who have lent a helping hand and wise 

advice whenever asked. For a couple of 

families, their contact with the playgroup 

began when their children noticed the 

toys set up in the MPC and asked to 

come along! 

The playgroup has benefited from the 

support and cooperation of the Junior 

School staff, Mrs Kelli McKeiver (Head 

of Junior School) and Mr David Radke 

(Principal). A number of former Redeemer 

staff are also involved as parents and 

helpers, and the children are already 

benefiting from the positive relationship 

between the college and the congregation. 

Contact: Rachael Stelzer on 3848 6605 

for further information 

OSSY 

(Our Saviour Senior Youth) 

OSSY is an action packed, always fun 

activity-based youth group held at the 

Redeemer Chapel each Friday night of term. 

This year over one hundred Years 9-12 

Redeemer students have attended OSSY 

events, with highlights including ice skating 

outings and trips to the movies, pool 

parties, team challenges, a visit from 96.5 

Family radio station and other outdoor 

activities and games. OSSY is organised 

by a team of 16 young adults from Our 

Saviour Lutheran Church who make sure 

every week is different, exciting and 

relevant to high school students. Every 

fortnight the youth leaders run small group 

nights with challenging speakers, worship 

music and bible study time. A core group 

of about 30 students have been part of 

OSSY small groups this year. 

The OSSY leadership team endeavours 

to create a welcoming and friendly 

environment for all students who come 

along and new-comers are always 

welcome. 

Contact: Carrie Traynor, Youth Worker 

www.facebook.com/ 

oursavioursenioryouth 

Celebrating our Partnership

REDEEMER RECORD | FEATURE | 5 

Lazer (Junior Youth) 

This is our second year of Friday afternoon 

Lazer and it is only getting better. Lazer, 

our Junior Youth Group for students in 

Years 6, 7 and 8 meets straight after 

school in Redeemer Chapel during school 

terms. Lazer is 90 minutes of games, 

skits, quizzes, and music videos, then 30 

minutes of small group time where we 

share our highs and lows from the week 

and discuss topics that are relevant to our 

age group. This year we looked at the 

Lord’s Prayer in depth and also explored 

the hot topics of relationships in ‘sex and 

love’ and ‘war and peace’. 

Each term we have fun events like “Lazer 

X Factor” and outings such as ice skating 

and ten pin bowling. This year we also held 

two chapel sleepovers where kids stayed 

up late watching DVDs and playing games. 

Not all of the kids are from Redeemer; they 

also come from Rochedale State School 

and Moreton Bay College. The Lazer Leader 

team is well trained; it is made up of older 

Redeemer students from Years 9, 10, 11 

and 12 as well as five Our Saviour Senior 

Youth leaders, with Our Saviour staff 

member Kerry Groch as the leadership 

trainer and coordinator. We are all looking 

forward to Lazer in 2012 and thank the 

College for the generous use of the Chapel. 

Contact: Kerry Groch (Counsellor and 

Child & Family Ministry) on 3219 0055 

‘Unlimited’ 

Student Leadership 

Program 

In 2011, the Unlimited leadership program 

was run for a selected group of Year 9 

students. Together, Redeemer and Our 

Saviour applied for a grant from the 

Lutheran Church to fund the program. It 

aimed to develop the self-esteem, values 

and leadership skills of young people, 

through values integrated through activity 

based learning. 

Participants faced various challenges, such 

as the ‘toxic swamp’, ‘death grid’, and 

‘the human coffee table’. We discussed 

deeper issues of character and had fun 

playing ‘ninja’. The highlight was the huge 

flying fox experience at the final day at 

Luther Heights Youth Camp. We enjoyed 

the presence of the youth worker and 

intern from Our Saviour and the teachers 

from Redeemer. Participants grew in 

understanding themselves, teamwork and 

leadership, and had a lot of fun doing it. 

Contact: Pastor Matt Thomas (Chaplain) 

on 3340 8891 

What’s on 

Sunday? 

Our Saviour Lutheran Church worships 

every Sunday morning at 8.30am in 

Redeemer Chapel. For further 

information telephone 3219 0055 or 

www.facebook.com/OurSaviour 

Sunday Night Live is held at Redeemer 

Chapel on the first and third Sunday night 

of each month. For further information, 

visit www.sundaynightlive.org.au 

or www.facebook.com.oslc.snl 

Our Saviour Chinese congregation 

meets on Sundays at 11.00am in 

the Kleinschmidt Centre. For more 

information, contact Pastor Elwin Lai 

on 3162 6008. 

Our Saviour Lutheran Church is an 

outreach activity in partnership with 

Redeemer Lutheran College

6 | junior school news | REDEEMER RECORD 

Community 

During enrolment interviews I am 

often asked the question “What sets 

Redeemer apart from other schools?” 

I could answer that we are a Christian 

School that doesn’t just pay ‘lip service’ 

to our Christian values, but that our 

Christian philosophy and ethos can 

be found in all that we do. I could 

answer that we have a high academic 

curriculum where teachers work hard to 

engage students in their learning with 

hands-on, exciting activities. I could discuss with future enrolment 

families that Redeemer has an excellent music program, fantastic 

sporting facilities and so on. 

For me personally, the answer to my question is simple. I believe our 

“sense of community” is what sets us apart from other schools. 

In the Junior School the sense of community is alive and present 

and can be seen and felt every day. There are parents who join 

us regularly to hear the message of Jesus at our Chapel services. 

There are parents who volunteer in the tuckshop and work quietly 

behind the scenes. There are parents who see other parents in 

need during drop off and pick up times and lend support of just 

a listening ear or shoulder to lean on. Then there are the many 

parents who assist in the classrooms. 

No matter how our parents are involved in the Junior School, the 

very fact that they are present and willing to work alongside the 

classroom teacher for the betterment of their child, creates and 

fosters a sense of community. 

I feel privileged to work in such an environment and truly believe 

our Community is what sets us apart from the rest! 

Mrs Kelli McKeiver 

Head of Junior School

REDEEMER RECORD | middle school news | 7 

Strategies for Success 

It’s not The Block or 60 Minute 

Makeover, but anyone who has visited 

the Middle School library in the past 

few weeks would have noticed that it 

has been rejuvenated. The new lime and 

aubergine colour scheme looks fresh and 

inviting and the 30 new cushions in the 

Reading Pit invite readers to relax with 

a good book. There are plenty of good 

books and other materials to choose 

from, with 15,841 new Middle School 

resources having been processed in the past 12 months. Modern 

bay-ends on the shelf units provide great spaces for display and 

the new cut-out metal signage makes it easy to locate resources. 

The new art works on the library walls are in fact graphic 

representations of the key words of Habits of Mind – an attractive 

and effective way to remind our students of these strategies for 

success. Throughout the year in the library, in class rooms, in 

assignments and in report comments, these strategic habits have 

been embedded in the daily learning and experiences of students. 

Key words such as persisting, thinking flexibly and controlling 

impulsivity have become familiar vocabulary for our students as 

they explore how the concepts behind the words can impact on 

their lives. 

The Middle School Concert, held as a final activity on the last day 

of term, saw the staff and students come together to celebrate 

Christmas. A specially formed band under Miss Krenske’s 

leadership, led us in singing well-loved carols. Students from each 

year level, under the guidance of Ms Rogers, presented drama skits 

that reminded us, sometimes humorously, of the real meaning of 

Christmas. The concert program was announced by two excellent 

Year 8 MCs. In addition to the songs and skits, the Student Council 

representatives from Year 6 and Year 7 presented to the Year 8 

students their certificates, marking their transition from Middle 

School to Senior School. This celebration concluded with the 

singing of The Christmas Blessing to all our departing students. 

The 2011 school year has been busy. It’s been hard work. It’s 

been fun. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the holidays. 

Mrs Judy Powell 

Head of Middle School 

Year 6 & 8 German - Weihnachtsmarkt 2011 

Christmas Market 

Year 8 German - Schultuten 2011 

Schultuten are special cones filled with stationery and lollies which German children traditionally get 

given on their first day of school.

8 | senior school news | REDEEMER RECORD 

Personal Development and Leadership 

The Tuchekoi experience has provided 

the Year 9 students with a challenging 

four week experience in lush surrounds. 

Students engaged in activities such as 

mountain bike riding, high ropes, rock 

climbing and hikes. These activities 

provided opportunities for students to 

develop their leadership skills and to 

encourage their peers in their quest for 

success. 

The blog site was a highlight for the 

school community as each day we were kept up to date with a 

Tuchekoi report from students. 

At the end of the year, a special morning was organised for Year 

9 students to reflect on the Tuchekoi experience. This experience 

allowed the 9.2 and 9.5 Tuchekoi groups to reconnect with their 

friends and share their experiences. 

The Year 11 students participated in Leadership Day in Term 4 

which aimed at developing their leadership skills and preparing 

them for their role as Senior School students in 2012. The 

students were motivated by guest speaker, Jack Sinclair, who has 

achieved amazing things in his short life and has helped many 

charity organisations in the process. 

In February 2012, the Year 11 students will attend a leadership 

camp at Luther Heights, Coolum. The camp will run for three 

days/two nights and students will be engaged in activities aimed 

at enhancing personal development, relationship building and 

leadership skills. 

We continue to build on the leadership opportunities offered to 

students in the Senior School and look forward to the leadership 

of the Year 12 students of 2012. 

Mrs Anastasia Strong 

Head of Senior School 

2012 College Captains and Student Leaders 

College Captains 

Girls’ College Captain 

Boys’ College Captain 

Girls’ Deputy Captain 

Boys’ Deputy Captain 

House Captains 

Lavarack House 

Mansfield House 

Ramsay House 

Wilson House 

Student Leaders 

Music Captains 

Sports Captains 

Sydney Cock 

Tom MacElroy 

Kristy Anna Hampel 

Peter Conomo 

Phoebe Griffin & Adam Rigby 

Charlotte Kiemann & Matthew Lawson 

Louise Trotter & Shivneil Deo 

Tahlia Clarke & Stuart Rech 

Elizabeth Jessop & Michael Boulus 

Jacqui Wood & Matthew Alexander

REDEEMER RECORD | senior school news | 9 

Camp Tuchekoi 

Redeemer’s Year 9.3 students marked a significant turning 

point in Redeemer’s history as our first group of students to visit 

Camp Tuchekoi part of our Year 9 Outdoor Education program. 

Camp Tuchekoi is located in a rural setting on the edge of the 

Mary River Valley and Noosa Hinterland, just near Gympie. The 

picturesque location is just one of the many benefits the program. 

As in the past, the Outdoor Education Program promotes a 

“back to basics” type lifestyle, where students are responsible 

for helping with chores and tasks around Camp Tuchekoi. These 

include looking after animals, cooking for the group on a rostered 

basis, and doing their own (hand) washing. 

Throughout the four week program, students have the 

opportunity to learn outside of the classroom and experience a 

lifestyle which may be quite different from what they are used 

to. It is hoped that through the program, students will gain a 

better understanding of themselves, as well as growing their 

appreciation for friends and family. 

Students are involved in a wide range of activities while at 

Tuchekoi, which include morning fitness, mountain bike riding, 

abseiling, rock climbing, navigation skills, canoeing and hiking. 

Follow the Tuchekoi journey of our Year 9 students with the 

Tuchekoi Blog. redeemerlutherancollege.wordpress.com 

“Camp Tuchekoi was great because it was an amazing experience. 

All the instructors were awesome - they were nice, helpful, and 

just good to talk to. They teach you a lot of new things that you 

would not know, like mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, 

canoeing and hiking. You learn to cook your own food and 

put up your own tents. When you do your two day or four day 

hikes, the instructors teach you how to be a leader and how to 

navigate. My time at Camp Tuchekoi was unreal. There is no word 

to describe how great it was!” 

Ryan Hull (9.3) 

“Tuchekoi, where do I start? Hiking, canoeing, camping, rock 

climbing, mountain bike riding? I don’t know. But what I do know 

is everything was spectacular: the landscapes, the activities, the 

leaders, everything, it was absolutely spectacular. Personally, I 

learnt heaps about teamwork, friendship, pushing through hard 

things and something about laziness (I think I forgot about that 

one). But I’ll tell you something I didn’t forget, something I can 

never forget, the experience. I’ve had the time of my life, and I 

think I can speak for everyone else in saying that. Everyone had 

their strengths and their weaknesses, but I will never forget that 

feeling I had when I came out at the end. Tuchekoi has been the 

best thing for me, and I think, it was brilliant!” 

Josh Moore (9.3)

10 | senior school news | REDEEMER RECORD 

Shibakashi Day 2011 

Shibakashi Day 2011 was held on Friday 17 June. Over 300 

students and staff from our Sister School Shibakashi came to 

spend the day with Redeemer Senior School students, as part 

of their five day annual study tour. The Senior School Japanese 

students acted as leaders for the 36 groups of Japanese, 

providing them with support throughout the time they were here. 

This important cultural occasion highlights the role language 

learning can play in our students’ lives. We look forward to 

welcoming Shibakashi again in 2012. 

ReCykle 2011 

The annual ReCykle event held on Wednesday 10 August, 

organised by the Senior School Community Service 

Committee in conjunction with the School Spirit Committee 

was a huge success. 

A total of $830 was raised from the drinks stall, sausage 

sizzle and the Krispy Kreme donut stall. All funds go towards 

the Leprosy Mission. Thank you to all staff and students for 

supporting the event. Congratulations to Lavarack House for 

being the winning team in 2011! 

Year 11 Manufacturing 

Interhouse Pavement 

Art Competition 

On Thursday 3 November, Year 11 Manufacturing students 

undertook their largest construction project to date. The project 

saw students prepare, pour and finish a concrete slab that will 

be used as an outdoor construction area for Design Technology 

students. The concrete slab is 72m2 in size and provided students 

with learning experiences such as constructing formwork, 

preparing steel reinforcement, obtaining levels using a laser 

level and moving and finishing concrete. The students applied 

themselves very well to the task on what turned out to be a very 

hot day. A big thank you must go to Colin Harper Concreting for 

their expert help and assistance on the day. 

The theme for the 2011 

Redeemer Lutheran 

College Interhouse 

Chalk Art Competition 

required a design with 

at least one wheel. 

Each of the four Houses 

entered three teams of 

four students. The event 

reflected the vertical 

house ethos as teams 

were made up of a 

mixture of students from 

Years 9 to 12. 

The chalk art designs 

could be devised in 

several ways: Students could use a famous artwork as a starting 

point and change or “appropriate” the composition to suit this 

challenge. Or, they could use their own art work but ensure their 

composition contained a wheel/wheels.

annual report | 2011

Principal’s Report 

While the performing arts at Redeemer have numerous 

opportunities to shine in their individual disciplines, the biennial 

musical continues to capture the enthusiasm of the whole 

Redeemer community, and this year’s performance of Bugsy 

Malone was no different, performing to capacity audiences. 

As usual, the standard of the production overall and that of 

the major performers was excellent and gained the widespread 

appreciation that was deserved. In contrast to recent years the 

age of participants was considerably younger on average than 

has been the norm, yet the standard was in keeping with what 

the Redeemer community has come to expect; a truly excellent 

achievement by both students and staff. 

From the Principal’s desk, 2011 has been one of those years that 

has taken more of its own course, in contrast to conforming with 

carefully planned outcomes; and for the most part the outcome 

overall has been most pleasing indeed, with much to be thankful 

for. Redeemer has witnessed many spectacular achievements 

in 2011, some of which I will refer to later, and a settled Staff 

Executive has provided excellent and clear leadership to students, 

staff and parents of the College. 

As referred to variously throughout publications and at P & F 

meetings this year, 2011 has seen Redeemer Lutheran College 

Council commence reviewing its strategic plan, part of a normal 

five year cycle. As the updated strategic plan is finalised, there 

will be nothing normal about the next five years of education in 

Queensland, with Australian Curriculum now well on its way to 

implementation, and Year 7 moving into the secondary years. 

It is therefore essential that Redeemer plans carefully to ensure 

that it continues to provide relevant and dynamic P-12 education 

through the next decade. Inclusive of the redevelopment in the 

years ahead is a firm commitment to maintaining three subschools 

as the most effective structure to best serve our students; 

although it is important to note that sub-school groupings and 

both specific academic and pastoral care programs within each 

sub-school may undergo significant changes over the next several 

years. 

Academically Redeemer commenced 2011 with the celebration 

of 2010 OP 1 results, which again were very strong with seven 

OP 1s, from an OP cohort of 133. Redeemer’s 2010 graduates 

also attained 86 VET qualifications with a number of students 

gaining multiple qualifications. The very high quality of these 

achievements is seen each year in both the tertiary academic 

courses secured by Redeemer students through their QTAC 

applications and also the Springboard showcase products as 

well as the securing of traineeships and apprenticeships for our 

Vocational graduates. 

In looking to the future Redeemer commenced a phased 

implementation of Australian Curriculum this year with Maths 

and English programming developed for years P-9. Next year will 

see Australian Curriculum implementation expand to include P-10 

Science and trials of History units in a number of year levels. 

The music department (curricular and co-curricular) again 

impressed the Redeemer and wider community. Music 

performance across the College has achieved quite exceptional 

standards this year, best noted by the Redlands Eisteddfod results 

in which each instrumental ensemble achieved first place, with 

all choral entries finishing above third place. This is a tremendous 

outcome and speaks for itself. 

The Drama Department performances across the year also 

produced excellent results. While I personally enjoyed the few 

performances that I could attend, it was the comments of 

admiring surprise that were made to me by parents, or which I 

overheard about their own student’s performance, that I found 

particularly encouraging, for it is in engaging students and 

drawing out of them unexpected achievements that sees sincere 

and deep learning occur. 

The visual arts were not outdone in the presentation of 

outstanding work this year. Visual Art students were acclaimed 

throughout the year starting with the Year 12 exhibition and 

continuing with achievements in art showings outside of the 

college. Arys Wu’s Silkcut Lino Print resulted in her being a 

Silkcut national finalist, with her work displayed in Melbourne in 

September. Alana Bosgra, Year 12, 2011 also had an impressive 

year, having her work achieve a highly commended classification 

in the State Creative Generation Awards for Visual Art. 

With the arrival of Springboard in the calendar, Redeemer 

automatically knows that the Fair is only several sleeps hence, 

and an atmosphere of expectation is the result. This year’s 

Springboard was larger than ever and the showcasing of Design 

Technology, Fashion, Art, Hospitality and Music at Springboard is 

very special and quite unique. The extent to which Springboard 

has become a special event in the life of the College is evident in 

the attendance, not only of students and parents, but also former 

scholars, Grandparents and friends of Redeemer. 

Twenty Eleven has also been a memorable year for Pastoral Care 

activities. The decision by Redeemer Lutheran College Council 

to engage another Outdoor Education provider, thus moving 

our Year 9 Program from Ballon to Tuchekoi, was not a decision 

made without careful consideration of the needs of Redeemer 

Lutheran College. The outcome of this decision has resulted 

in a re-invigorated program that has this year produced many 

outstanding examples of transformational personal growth for 

our Year 9 students. It is only natural therefore that College 

Executive began to consider other Pastoral Care needs of the 

College. The challenge presented by the outcomes of Tuchekoi 

is to continue to provide more relevant opportunities for student 

2 | REDEEMER ANNUAL REPORT | 2011

leadership development and personal growth across the College. 

Next year will see new initiatives in each of the sub-schools with 

this very aim. 

For the past two years, Redeemer has struggled to meet its 

commitments to TAS Blue Division sports, consequently in 2012 

we move to Red Division. While many people hold the need 

to win in sport as precious, Redeemer seeks from its sporting 

endeavours an attitude of excellence as its central goal. The 

attitude of excellence that the Redeemer community needs to 

return to, is the attitude of giving one’s best, firstly in terms of 

participation and secondly in terms of aiming higher with skill 

development in both the individual and team context. Next year 

will see renewed and heightened efforts to engage student, 

parent and staff commitment to sport. Collectively achieving an 

attitude of excellence to this aspect of Redeemer’s school life is 

very achievable, and in time, an attitude of excellence will result in 

‘excellence of outcome’ more often than not. 

The 2010 – 2011 Christmas break saw the redevelopments for 

Prep and Year 8 which have been significant blessings this year, as 

too has the ever increasing patronage by all three sub-schools of 

the Multi-Purpose Centre. 

The College Council remains committed to continuing 

construction of permanent facilities at the Junior School at 

the earliest opportunity, and as reported recently in other 

publications the commencement of construction of JG Block 

(six classrooms, amenities and playground) is expected over the 

Christmas break, as too the delivery of a new purpose built Junior 

School Administration facility. The holiday break will also see 

two modular classrooms provided for a Year 6 and Year 7 class 

to be located adjacent to the Kleinschmidt Centre, as well as a 

classroom space for ‘Front of House’ purposes for Hospitality. The 

Senior Science Block will also undergo a minor facelift in order 

to provide a better learning environment, as well as an improved 

working environment for staff. 

Over many years Redeemer has been blessed with an excellent 

relationship with Our Saviour Lutheran Church, and this has 

continued this year. Our Saviour’s decision to better cater to their 

own community needs by improving (at their cost) the kitchen, 

amenities and external under-cover facilities of the Chapel has 

likewise resulted in significant benefits for Redeemer. Students 

and parents and staff have gained significantly from utilising the 

large, welcoming covered area and the kitchen. Next year these 

benefits will be extended to the Senior School students when 

they gain access to the Chapel toilets for daily use. On behalf of 

the College I sincerely thank Our Saviour Lutheran Church for 

their investment in this facility and in their commitment to their 

relationship with Redeemer Lutheran College. 

Twenty Eleven has been a watershed year for the P & F, for it 

marks both an outstanding year in terms of achievements, and 

a significant break with the past. The P & F gave generously to 

the ‘fitting out’ of the Multi-Purpose Centre as well as funding 

air-conditioning projects in both the Junior and Middle schools 

with the result that all standard classrooms from P-8 are now 

air-conditioned. The Redeemer Fair was again a tremendous 

success with turnover exceeding $70,000 for the first time. 

Sadly for the P & F, changes to the Work Place Health and Safety 

legislation means that the Uniform Shop and Tuckshop will pass 

to the management of the College in 2012. The College Council 

has taken steps to ensure that the P & F’s employees are directly 

re-employed by the College and that for the long term the P & 

F Executive will have direct input into the expenditure of profits 

from these two business enterprises. It is therefore hoped that 

parents, staff and students notice little change, if any in the 

provision of food and uniform services. I sincerely thank the P & 

F for their very hard work this year and their willingness to work 

with the College Council through these changes. 

Twenty Eleven has continued to see the College grow, as it has 

been doing for the past five years. This trend will continue in 

the years ahead, providing Redeemer with a sound future that 

will not only involve growing in numbers, but also growth in 

programs and ever improving quality. This success is directly 

attributable to an excellent College Council and highly skilled, 

committed and caring staff. 

I thank the Junior School teachers for their professionalism in 

serving the families of the College. The teachers in the Middle 

and Senior Schools are also to be thanked for their excellent 

work, witnessed most obviously through student outcomes, but 

also too through their genuine care and support of students. 

Looking across the College I see overwhelming evidence of 

hard working, committed and loyal staff in the non-teachings 

area as well. The beautiful grounds of the College continue to 

impress community members and visitors alike and are evidence 

of a dedicated and creative grounds and maintenance staff. 

The cleanliness of our facilities equally reflects a cleaning crew 

who are professional and proud of what they do. Elsewhere the 

academic support staff of the College directly serve the needs 

of parents and visitors through the various receptions or in their 

roles of assisting teachers. In all cases the compliments that flow 

from the community to the College about the work of our staff 

are always appreciated. 

The close of the year sadly involves saying farewell to some much 

loved Redeemer staff members. We will certainly miss Nikki 

Bouris (Junior School Teacher Assistant), Luke Lester (Maths/ITS), 

Robert Pattearson (Curriculum Leader Maths 1012), Daniel Weller 

(Maths/PE) and David Wilkinson (Work Experience Coordinator). 

We also farewell the following staff who completed contracts 

during this last semester: Joan Chia, Ian Luxford, Natalie Parks 

(Senior School), and Sharon Terris (Student Counsellor). We wish 

all departing staff the very best for the future. 

The College Council’s membership is also well supported by 

parents, and all are volunteers. At the governance level of the 

College it has been a challenging year at times and I thank 

College Council for their dedication, guidance and support of the 

Staff Executive and of me personally. 

This year has indeed been another year of blessings for Redeemer. 

I congratulate and thank all students and staff for their efforts 

and achievements throughout the year and for extending care 

and grace to each other, for in serving others we serve God. 

Thank you. 


Principal 


College Council Report 

Another year is rapidly drawing to a 

close and I am taking time to reflect on 

the year for College Council. A simple 

description is that the College Council 

has seen a lot of change this year. 

Change in that, all the approvals are in 

place and now we can move to building 

the next permanent stage of the Junior 

School – a six classroom building. 

Change in that, over the summer 

holidays a new building will be placed 

at the front of the Junior School. This will become the Junior 

School administration centre and will be bigger than the current 

building. Change in that, the Junior School sandpit and associated 

playground area has been completed. 

Change in that, over the summer holidays two new demountable 

classrooms will be located near the Kleinschmidt Centre, one to 

accommodate an additional Year 7 class and the other the third 

Year 6 class. Change in that, the Outdoor Education program is 

now provided at Camp Tuchekoi. From all the comments I have 

heard, the program and venue has received positive reports. 

Change in that, Redeemer Fair was bigger this year. The Parents 

and Friends Association, again, put on a wonderful event which 

helps give a connection to the community around us. 

Change in that, a new cohort of students started at the beginning 

of this year. This in itself, I am sure, brought about changes for 

these students. Change in that, our Year 12 students once again 

leave the college this year. As part of this process, I had the 

pleasure of attending the recent Valedictory Service for the 2011 

Year 12s. On that night, all of the speakers spoke of the changes 

that had happened to them as the students progressed through 

the college. All acknowledged that while some experiences 

had not been positive events in themselves, they believed that 

together they had brought about many positive changes in 

their lives. One thing that strikes me at these services is the 

camaraderie that is clearly evident between all the students. 

My hope and prayer is that they will be able to draw on this 

camaraderie as the future unfolds. 

We have all heard it before, that there will always be change. 

However, sitting down and reviewing what has happened in the 

past year helps to bring into focus the changes that have happened. 

While this year, the past few years and the next few years will see 

many physical changes at the college, there will be other changes 

as well. At the moment, we can see that the Australian Curriculum 

is being developed and that “Year 7 into High School” will be 

happening. Technology is also changing and this can change what 

is the best way to deliver the subject matter to the students and 

certainly opens up new possibilities for learning. 

In amongst all this change are the college staff who are at 

the ‘coal face’. I admire their tenacity to adapt (change) to the 

requirements of the individual students. From what I can see, they 

have earned the students’ respect and help the students to adapt 

to the changes that are occurring in their lives. I want to thank the 

college staff for being so student focused. 

I also want to thank the members of College Council, the College 

Executive and the college staff for helping the college to chart 

the course which helps to bring about some of these changes and 

which supports each other as we adapt to other changes that are 

thrust upon us. As all of this change takes place, I draw comfort 

because the college is built on the firm foundation of God’s 

Word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

“Our Hope is in Christ” 

Mr Ross Warbrooke 

Chairman 


Parents and Friends Association 

As we look back over the year and reflect on what the P & F 

Association has achieved in 2011, one recalls the faces of many 

parents and the many friendships that have grown as we work 

together building the community of Redeemer. History may judge 

this year as a ‘watershed’ year in the life of the association. 

This was the year that we decided to hand over the P & F businesses 

to the college. This was the year when a small group of parents 

organised the biggest and best Redeemer Fair yet! It was also 

the year of many smaller achievements which cumulate into the 

rounding off of an era for the association and lays the ground 

work for the birthing of a Parents and Friends Association that 

will be relevant and purposeful in the life of the college in the 

years to come. 

Establishing and running the Tuckshop and Uniform Shop has been 

an outstanding achievement for the P & F Association. It firstly 

represents the recognition of a need to provide these services and 

then the capacity and will of volunteers to operate them. Both 

these businesses have grown to a point where they have outgrown 

the previous operating model and the changes in legislation have 

made this move both necessary and prudent. The P & F Association 

will continue to have input into the distribution of the profits, 

thanks to the generous recognition of the College Council of the 

part we have played in creating these businesses. We can have 

tremendous pride in what we and past parents have achieved as 

we hand over to the college two well established businesses staffed 

by exceptional people whose heart is to service our community. 

A short summary of some of our main contributions to the 

college are these. We continue to purchase the bibles for the 

year 12 students and make a sizable donation to the printing and 

postage of Redeemer Record, an important marketing tool for our 

college. Supporters groups continue to grow with Music, Rugby 

and Redeemer Mums being the most active, and this year saw 

the addition of the Netball group. We have given $100,000 for air 

conditioning and refurbishment of the Junior and Middle Schools, 

bought a piano for the Multi-Purpose Centre and helped to fit out 

the new building with funds of approximately $100,000. Many 

smaller, yet equally valuable donations for things like trolleys, 

books, track lighting and a fridge. Where possible and when 

there is a need, we have tried to respond to that need with the 

financial support required. 

The Redeemer Fair and Springboard have become showcase 

events in the life of the college. Our Fair Convenor, Natalie Pashen 

and her team have grown the fair into a truly anticipated event 

not only within our college but also in the wider community. 

People see our families helping each other, enjoying each other 

as they mooch around the various stalls and rides. People see 

the showcase of our talented arts and technology students and 

recognise the work they and their teachers have put into this 

fantastic yearly presentation. People see our music department 

present group after group of disciplined, well trained musicians 

sing and play music of the highest standard. People see our 

beautiful grounds and college shown off to great effect. 

People see the partnerships that exist in our college community. 

The Junior School not only contributes to the array of stalls on 

offer, each class presents a polished performance to the delight 

of their parents, family and friends. These performances display 

the effort our teachers are willing to make for the students to be 

part of the fair. Students and teachers from Middle and Senior 

Schools organise and man stalls all day. This demonstrates the 

strong sense of community within our college. People also see 

Our Saviours congregation being an integral part of the whole 

picture that is Redeemer. The Fair is much more then a fund 

raising event. It is truly a community event and again, one that the 

P & F Association can be very proud. 

While it is with some disappointment that we could not effect 

a new constitution this year to take the association forward 

into this new era, given the commitment of parents and college 

administration, we can be sure that the association will continue 

to be the hub around which supporters groups exist, projects are 

achieved and events take shape. Next year we may look a little 

different and have a lot less to worry about, while we allow the 

process of reinventing our association to evolve. We can be sure 

that the Redeemer P & F Association will always be at the centre 

of our Redeemer community. 

Mrs Caroline Ryan 

President 


2011 Awards 

2011 Valedictory Awards 

Student 

Jono Wilkinson 

Rachel Kennedy 

Kelsey Britton 

Raymond Chiu 

Jessica Collins 


Rikky So 

Rainbow Lai 



Nicole Kelaidis 

Daniel Grant 


Brittany Dever 


Adam Chalmers 


Raymond Chiu 


Zachary Schofield 

Kent Ko 


Rebecca Jeffries 

Rebecca Jeffries 

Michael Devitt 

Adam Chalmers 

Samantha Chong 

Vivien Lee 

Alana Bosgra & 

Madeleine Nicol 

Adam Leitch 

Emmeline Wu 

Award 

The Anne Schmidt Perpetual Award for 

Meritorious Effort in Accounting 

The Parents & Friends Award for Excellence in 

Ancient History 

The Judy Kuo Award for Biological Science 

The Dr Myra Seeto Award for Business and 

Commerce 

The Peter Wu Award for Chemistry 

The Glover Award for Excellence in Christian 

Studies 

Excellence and Service in Drama Award 

The Sean Frieberg Memorial Prize for Economics 

The Noël Chan Award for English 

The Ted Balfe Memorial Prize for English 

Extension 

Award for Excellence in Film and Television 

The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in 

Geography 

The Parups Waring Architects Award for 

Graphics 

The Home Economics Award 

Award for Excellence and Service in Hospitality 

Practices 

The Information Processing and Technology 

Award 

Award for Excellence in Languages – German 

Award for Excellence in Languages – Japanese 

The Award for Legal Studies 

The Manufacturing Technology Encouragement 

Award 

The Jerry Krauel Award for Meritorious Effort in 

Mathematics 

The Parents and Friends Award for Excellence in 

Modern History 

Excellence in Senior Music Award 

The Judy Kuo Award for Music Extension 

The Award for Excellence in Physical Education 

The H & K Chan Award for Physics 

The Dr Nicole Seeto Award for Science 

The Technology Studies Award 

The Visual Art Award 

The Simpfendorfer Memorial Award for 

Vocational Education 

The University of Queensland Award 

2011 Awards (presented throughout the year) 

Student 

Jacquelyn Bruyeres 

Michael Devitt 

Zachary Dunfee-Scott 

Peter Nicholls 

Emily Charles 

Matthew Lawson 

Hannah Martin 

Tyler Baker 

Madison Blom 

Brittany Lally 

Adam Leitch 

Emily Charles 

Award 

The Hickey Trophy for Girls’ 

Athletics 

The Farlow Trophy for Boys’ 

Basketball 

The Kanowski Trophy for Girls’ 

Basketball 

The BG “Sno” Lindsay Memorial 

Trophy for Cricket 

The Nicky Bricknell Award for 

Drama Performance 

The Anderson Trophy for Best and 

Fairest – Open A Soccer 

The Logan Trophy for Service to 

Hockey 

The Sandra Piggott Award for 

Library Service 

The Redeemer Trophy for Netball 

Jordan Roberts The Rowley Trophy for Rugby – 

First XV Best and Fairest 

Dominic Bilton-Philp 

Savina Simatovic 

Hannah Baumann 


Timothy Roiko 

Emily Charles 

The Paice Trophy for Boys’ 

Swimming 

The Donna Zernike Trophy for 

Girls’ Swimming 

The Girls’ Tennis Award 

The Harris Perpetual Shield for 

Girls’ Touch 

The Mark Garton Trophy for Boys’ 

Volleyball 

The Tanya Reedman Shield for 

Girls’ Volleyball 


2011 Awards 

2011 Closing Service - Academic Awards 

Age Award Student 

Year 6 Proxime Accessit Daphne Han 

Dux 

Eesha Bajra 

Year 7 Proxime Accessit Marissa Jong 

Dux 

Travis Dunkley 

Year 8 Proxime Accessit Jessica Bertschy 

Maddie Howe 

Dux 

Christanny Schmidt 

Year 9 Proxime Accessit Maryse Warbrooke 

Dux 

Benjamin Kleinschmidt 

Year 10 Proxime Accessit Emma Healy 

Dux 

Eliza Coop 

Year 11 Proxime Accessit Charlotte Kiemann 

Kelly Ko 

Dux 

Rachel Long Yan Cheng 

Year 12 Proxime Accessit Kelsey Britton 

The Lumsden Trophy for 

Dux of the School 


Year 12 Dux of the School, Jessica Collins 

2011 Closing Service - Service Awards 

Award 

Year 4 

Year 5 

Year 6 

Year 7 

Year 8 

Year 9 

Year 10 

Year 11 

Leadership Award – College Captains 

The Caltex Best All Rounder Award 

The Ron Masterton Trophy for Music 

The Principal’s Awards 

School Service Awards 

McKenzie Trophy for Loyalty, Service 

and Leadership 

The Foundation Trophy 

Student 

Mineka Vedamuttu 

Mikaela Logan 

James Wissler 

Morgan Vardy 

Jessica Bertschy 

Thomas Ryan 

James Cooper 

Benjamin Kleinschmidt 

Sean Power 

Luke Borgert 

Lucy Griffin 

Kate Lawson 

Sydney Cock 

Kristy Anna Hampel 

Charlotte Kiemann 

Savina Simatovic 


Cameron Walker 

Hannah Baumann 

Calvin Leung 


Daniel Grant 

Meera Chandra 

Rachel Kennedy 

Huldah Kwong 



2011 Closing Service - Staff Service Awards 

Award 

Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) 10 Year Service Award 



Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) Service Award 

Staff Member 

Zoe Hutton (Support Staff) 

Jodie Dart, Aaron Hardke, Janelle Hughes, Susan Lee, Geoffrey 

Logan, Julie Logan, Jane Thiele, Paul Thiele, Daniel Weller, Kate 

Wilkinson (Academic Staff) 

Judy Newby (Support Staff) 

Ruth Evans, Kathy Stock (Academic Staff) 

Carol Appleton (Support Staff) 

Paul Constantine (25 ½ years on retirement) 

Karen Rowlands (in memoriam) - (21 years) which was accepted 

by Michael Rowlands 


Redeemer Mums 

The school year began with a “Tea and Tissues” morning tea for 

new and existing Junior School parents. Approximately 80 people 

attended and happily there were more smiles than tears. 

Our next event was a fundraising morning tea for those affected 

by the January floods. We thank everyone, for so generously 

supporting this appeal – especially as so many had already 

donated heavily during the holidays. $1,200 was raised, with 

100% of the proceeds being directly distributed to the Lockyer 

Valley, through Lutheran Education Queensland. Thank you to 

Julian Schubert (Community Relations Officer) for assisting us so 

much with co-ordinating this appeal, and helping us raise this 

money for such a worthy cause. It was heartening to see so many 

staff members support this cause through their encouraging 

words, donations, and purchase of morning teas. We have 

deduced from the plates purchased that Redeemer staff are 

definitely a bunch of “sweet tooths”. 

In June, 26 ladies embarked on an adventure to Tamborine 

Mountain. A sumptuous morning tea was had at the “Fox and 

Hound”; an old English pub nestled amongst the foot hills of the 

mountain. It was then on to browse the many shops, galleries and 

fine eateries along “Gallery Walk”. Fortunately no one strayed and 

we were able to return 26 mothers safely back to their families. 

On Friday 18 November, Redeemer Mums hosted an end of year 

dinner at “Chin Chin” Chinese restaurant in Springwood. Theresa, 

and her husband (Redeemer parents), went out of their way to 

ensure everyone had a wonderful evening – and they did! It is so 

uplifting to hear the positive affirmations about Redeemer, and 

feel the buzz of all the “happy energy” in the room. 

The next day we hosted a welcome morning tea for approximately 

140 new Prep parents. People had an opportunity to meet and 

talk to other Prep parents, and begin friendships that may last the 

13 year journey and beyond. 

God Bless, and keep safe and well during the festive season 

and always. 

Kindest Regards 

Mrs Dee Norris, Mrs Sandra Treeby 

and Mrs Simone Goldsbrough 

Coordinators 

Mt Tamborine Bus Trip 

End of Year Dinner 


Music Supporters 

2011 has been a busy year, full of many musical events and 

successes. This year our group increased in size with a couple of 

new members, all of whom were warmly welcomed. 

We met regularly with the Music department staff to decide on 

the directions that needed to be taken. These dedicated staff are 

inspiring to our children and their leadership is appreciated, as is 

their hard work. 

Our year started with a concert and finished with a musical 

feast. In between were many events. In Semester 1, the college 

musical “Bugsy Malone” required us to provide afternoon 

tea for the students and staff on a weekly basis. This was an 

amazing experience for those of us who had not experienced 

this well oiled machine before. The musical is such a wonderful 

opportunity for the students! 

Semester 2 included a number of evenings showcasing different 

musical ages and groups. To see the growth in musical talent 

from the beginners to those in the music extension program is an 

amazing thing and something we are surely blessed to experience. 

Once again, we baked ourselves silly prior to the Redeemer Fair in 

readiness for “The Biscuit Barrel”. On behalf of the Music Supporters 

Group, I would like to thank Karen and Andrew Walker for the use of 

their facilities, organisation and personal time in preparation for this 

evening of baking. Without their guidance and support, we would 

not have been as successful in our fundraising event. 

Redeemer’s Music Supporters Group has continued to support 

the Music department with the purchase of plaques for 

the honour boards that were purchased by the 2009 Music 

Supporters Group. We also purchased a Baritone Saxophone 

which was greatly needed for the band program. 

These types of purchases would not be possible without the 

support of all the families and friends of the Music students. 

The small entrance fee charged for musical events goes back 

into supporting the Music program in the college. 

I would like to invite interested parents (especially those with 

students in the Junior and Middle School) who would like to 

support their child’s musical development, to join our group in 

2012. What better way to show your child how much you value 

their education and how important it is to participate in college 

life, than to volunteer and support them in their growth. 

We thank the students and their families for their commitment to 

the program and pray that it will continue to grow and succeed in 

the future. 

Mrs Lesley Boshammer 

Secretary 

Rugby Supporters 

A great big thank you to all the parents, teachers and students 

who all worked together this year to make sure that Redeemer 

Rugby had another great year. Our Saturday morning barbecues 

were once again very successful in helping to raise much needed 

funds to assist in the purchase of Rugby equipment. Redeemer 

Rugby this year also hosted two very successful fundraising 

barbecues at the Underwood Bunnings store – another very big 

thankyou to all the parents and teachers involved. 

We congratulate Jordan Roberts from the Rugby First XV team 

who was selected in the Queensland Under 17 team (not school 

boys.) – Well done Jordan! 

This year the Rugby coaches / teachers/ Rugby committee have 

been working on building the involvement and skills of the younger 

year levels of Rugby, getting them ready for the future years. I think 

we will all see the benefit of this continuing hard work in the many 

years to follow. The college is also working on future Rugby tours 

for the boys, more news on this will follow in 2012! 

This year saw the change/storage sheds at Stolz Sportsfields 

receive a massive clean-up, repair and paint work – 

congratulations and thank you to all involved. 

More of the Rugby Supporters shirts/jerseys were purchased by 

parents new to our game. If you have missed out on one of these 

– please contact anyone from Rugby Supporters next year. Seeing 

all the parents at the games in Redeemer Rugby Supporters shirts 

really adds to the presentation and atmosphere for the boys on 

the paddock. 

On a personal note, I would like to thank all the parents and 

teachers that worked with me this year – I could not have done it 

without you. You have all made this year a thoroughly enjoyable 

one and I will miss the friendships very much. 

All the best to everyone involved in the future of Redeemer Rugby. 

Mr Ray Perry 

President 


Redeemer Veterans 

This presidential term began with the AGM/Ordinary meeting 

which was held in the P & F meeting room on Sunday afternoon, 

17 April 2011. The new executive of the group until April 2012 is 

as follows: Margaret Fletcher (Treasurer), Pat Skytte (Secretary) 

and Noela Kleinschmidt (President). 

Members enjoyed a City Cat river outing on Sunday 28 August, 

journeying up the river from Bulimba terminal, stopping for 

a two-hour luncheon and walk around South Bank, then 

reboarding the city cat for its journey to the University of 

Queensland, then back to the Bulimba terminal for a quick coffee 

and cake (paid for out of funds) in Oxford Street. 

July saw the mailing of over 80 letters to the parents of the 2010 

school leavers welcoming and informing them about how they 

may wish to keep in touch with the college as past parents and 

future grandparents or as past staff and college councillors. To 

date there has been little response. 

Some of our members also turned up at Redeemer Fair on Saturday 

22 October to work as volunteers during the afternoon, either as 

members of the Our Saviour Lutheran congregation who ran two 

coffee and food stalls or as grandparents brought in to help. 

Our end of year function was held on Sunday 13 November at 

the Rasa Malaysia Chinese Restaurant, Logan Road, Underwood. 

Thirty eight members enjoyed the subsidised banquet style 

meals (each person chose one and so a variety of meals was 

shared at each table). This was followed by a short ordinary 

meeting. Deputy Principal, Rosilyn Frieberg, was our guest and 

she responded with a very interesting and fairly comprehensive 

report about college affairs. It was decided at this meeting to try 

organising our annual reunion in the form of a cocktail evening 

to be held on Friday 2 March 2012 in the Multi-Purpose Centre 

at the college and to be catered for by Our Saviour Hub Appeal 

committee as one of their 2012 fundraisers. 

Noela attended the College Council end of year dinner on 10 

November as the representative of this group. 

Monthly coffee evenings at the Coffee Club, Springwood 

continue to be well attended. 

Finally, we try to be good ambassadors for the college. It is true 

that our members have all worked hard for the college over the 

years, and we have lots of laughs and memories because we have 

so much in common as life-long friends and supporters of the 

college. 

Mrs Noela Kleinschmidt 

President 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 8 

Redeemer Veterans 

01 Gay Small and Rosilyn Frieberg 

(Deputy Principal) 

02 Lis Stelzer, Pay Skytte and Pastor Robin Stelzer 

(Our Saviour Lutheran Church) 

03 Don Gowanlock, Sandra and Bruce Vickers 

and Margaret Fletcher 

06 Robin bailey and Kay Gowanlock 

04 Patsy Sailer-Gray, Rosilyn Frieberg 

(Deputy Principal), Pat Skytte and Lis Stelzer 

05 Some of the group at Oxford Street 

08 Some of the group at the South Bank 

luncheon 

07 South Bank outing: Eric Skytte (Viking tour 

leader), Noela Kleinschmidt and Rita Hickey 


Redeemer Alumni 

At the end of 2011, Redeemer has seen 4,689 students pass 

through its classrooms, with 3,529 of those graduating at Year 

12. Our Alumni continues to grow and it is pleasing to see many 

former students return to Redeemer to enrol their children within 

our Junior School. 

Redeemer now enrols 75 students from 47 parents who are past 

students of the college. This has certainly been a real growth area 

since the introduction of the Junior School in 2007. In addition, 

Redeemer also employs 24 former students on staff within either 

the Academic or Support Staff areas of the college. 

Three reunions were held in 2011: a 10 year, a 20 year, and 

our second ever 25 year reunion. The highlight of our reunions 

this year was the 10 year reunion for the class of 2001, held on 

Saturday 6 August. This was our largest 10 year reunion in recent 

years with 70 past students attending on the night! 

The 20 year reunion of the class of 1991, held on Saturday 

3 September, was a great night of renewing friendships and 

catching up. In contrast to the 10 year reunion, this was one of 

our smallest 20 year reunions with 30 past students attending. 

Our second ever 25 year reunion was held on the first Saturday 

of October for the graduating class of 1986. We have struggled 

over the past couple of years to track down past students for our 

25 year reunions; however, despite the small numbers, the 23 

past students who attended had a memorable night in rekindling 

friendships from their time at Redeemer. 

Special thanks to Robyn Stiller from our College Archives who 

comes along to each of our reunions and brings a selection of 

Redeemer yearbooks and photo albums for everyone to browse. 

This is certainly appreciated by those who attend on the night. 

Redeemer Alumni continues to grow each year with 27 graduating 

groups now spanning from 1984 to 2011. We also continue to 

look for the most effective ways to keep in touch with our past 

students. One dream is to reform an Alumni Association to have 

past Redeemer students more involved in planning reunions and 

get-togethers. Please contact the college if you are interested in 

being involved within this area. 

We look forward to a bright year ahead as we plan for the future 

growth of our Redeemer Alumni. 

Mr Julian Schubert 

Community Relations Officer 

25 Year Reunion 


Reflections of Redeemer | 2011 in Review 

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Redeemer Fair 2011 

Saturday 22 October 2011 

Springboard 2011 

Student work from the subject areas of Technology Studies, 

Technology & Manufacturing Studies, Design Technology, 

Manufacturing, Graphics, Visual Art, Creative Art, Hospitality, 

Home Economics, Food & Textile Technology, Information and 

Technology & Information Technology Systems were once again 

on display as part of our Springboard student exhibition. The 

official opening took place on Wednesday 19 September in 

the Multi-Purpose Centre Auditorium and remained open for 

Redeemer Fair. 

We congratulate all staff and students from our Art Technology 

subjects on an outstanding exhibition of work! 

Talk to a Champ 

A group of Redeemer students from Years 8-12 went to an 

Australian Olympic Committee Education Event called ‘Talk to a 

Champ’ on 11 August. Talk to a champ is a live studio audience 

discussion, featuring two outstanding Australian Olympic Gold 

Medalists, Susie O’Neil and Nikki Hudson talking about the highs 

and lows of their sporting careers while stressing the positive 

impact sport has had on their lives. The discussion centres on the 

a.s.p.i.r.e values and included a question and answer time.

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Music Gold 

Congratulations to Redeemer Music for achieving our best ever 

results at the Redlands Eisteddfods held early in Term 3. By the 

end of a very busy fortnight, Redeemer had collected 7 first 

places, 3 seconds, 1 third and a highly-commended. This is our 

greatest result at the Redlands Eisteddfod, particularly as all 

Instrumental Music groups won their sections. 

Music Results 

Result 

First Place 

Second Place 

Third Place 

Highly Commended 

Section 

Chorale 

Stage Band 

Senior Band 

Intermediate Band 

Year 6 Band 

Chamber Strings 

Intermediate Strings 

Senior Singers 

Voiceworx 

Junior Choir 

College Choristers 

The Fellas 

Redeemer Students 

Interview John Howard: 

ABC Student Press Call 

Six Redeemer students from Years 5 to 12 had a once in a 

lifetime opportunity to interview former Prime Minister John 

Howard on Monday 5 September as part of the 612 ABC Student 

Press Call segment. Questions ranged from: “Outside of politics, 

who is your hero?” to… “What do you think is the biggest 

challenge facing world leaders today?” 

Listen to a copy of the interview on our website: 

www.redeemer.com.au/newsletter/news/john-howard 

Congratulations to all of our talented staff, students and families 

for their ongoing commitment to Redeemer Music. 

Back row: Mrs Kelli McKeiver, Mrs Marie Hughes, Mr Julian Schubert, (RLC Staff), 

Mr John Howard, Jessica Collins (Year 12), Jessica Bertschy (Year 8), Cameron Walker 

(Year 12), Madonna King (612 ABC). Front Row: Dylan Wolf (Year 7), Bronte Kelly 

(Year 5), Kate Lawson (Year 10). 

Operation 

Christmas Child 

Shoe Box Collection 

A Cool Place! 

The Community Service Committee once again coordinated the 

annual appeal for the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box appeal. 

This is a project organised by Samaritan’s Purse where everyone 

in the Home Group is encouraged to bring in small gifts for a girl 

or a boy. This year we packaged over 75 boxes to be distributed 

to children in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. This will no doubt 

make their Christmas a little brighter! Thank you to the Redeemer 

Community Service Committee for organising this annual appeal. 

Redeemer is very appreciative to the Parents and Friends 

Association for their support of the college with the generous 

contribution of $100,000 towards air-conditioning of the Middle 

School. This contribution now ensures that all classrooms from 

P-8 are fully air-conditioned. 50% of Senior School teaching 

spaces are currently air-conditioned, with further classrooms to be 

rolled out in the future with the college’s ongoing refurbishment 

program. Again we thank the P & F for their support and for this 

significant contribution.

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Year 7 Canberra Tour 

On Saturday 16 July 2011, 64 Year 7 students and five Redeemer 

staff departed Redeemer for the annual Year 7 Canberra Tour. 

Highlights of the tour included visiting places such as the 

Australian Institute of Sport, CSIRO Discovery Centre, National 

Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, Black 

Mountain’s Telstra Tower, Parliament House, the War Memorial, 

the National Dinosaur Museum, Canberra Deep Space and 

Communications Centre and of course not to forget hitting the 

snow slopes at Jindabyne! 

Redeemer’s Got Talent 

On Wednesday 24 August, the Senior School Cultural Committee 

held its annual “Redeemer’s Got Talent”. The show features 

students demonstrating a variety of performance-based talents 

and abilities, in some cases for the first time before an audience 

of their peers. 

Now in its third year, RGT has become a significant part of 

the College calendar. This was reflected in a very full list 

of students performing before a capacity audience in the 

Kleinschmidt Auditorium. 

In their closing remarks, the judges noted the significant depth 

of talent evident in the College, and warmly congratulated each 

performer for their courage and ability. Michael Boulus was 

awarded the Judges’ Choice award for his stunning rendition 

of “Twenty Good Reasons”, while Paige Danby took a hotly 

contested Audience’s Choice and The Band, made up of Nic 

Hoopmann, Zach Schofield, Jeevan Soares and Cameron Walker, 

earned the Cultural Committee’s Choice. 

The Cultural Committee wishes to thank all students and staff for 

their contribution to another successful RGT. We look forward 

with interest to the 2012 season. 

Have a Seat 

at Redeemer! 

Visitors to Redeemer Fair on 22 October would have noticed a 

shiny brand new grandstand which was set up outside of the new 

undercover Redeemer Chapel Hub area. 

We are thankful to a Redeemer family business that has 

generously donated six of these grandstands to the college. 

Two of these grandstands have been placed at Stolz Sportsfields, 

with the other four placed around the two ovals of our main 

college campus (Scurr Oval and Fred Davey Oval). 

As an opportunity for other parents to get involved, parents and 

friends of the college are able to purchase a seat for just $50 

each. In recognition, a plaque will be placed on the seat with 

either your family name, or the name of your child and the years 

they are attending the college. For further information, contact 

the Business Office on 3340 8888 to book your seat! 

Visiting Author: 

Tristan Bancks 

Popular author, Tristan Bancks visited 

Redeemer Lutheran College from 31 

August until 2 September to work with 

our Years 6 – 8 students. Tristan has 

written several books for children and 

teens, including the brand new Galactic 

Adventures, First Kids in Space and My 

Life and Other Stuff I Made Up. He is 

also author of the Mac Slater books 

released in Australia and the US. Mac Slater Vs. The City was 

released in America April 2011. His illustrated series Nit Boy, is 

about everybody’s favourite mini-beasts. Nit Boy is currently being 

developed for television. Tristan’s Young Adult novel, it’s yr life 

was co-written via email between Byron Bay and L.A. with actress 

/ author, Tempany Deckert.

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Year 12 Formal 

Saturday 8 October 2011, Sebel and Citigate Hotel, King George 

Square, Brisbane. 

Epic 2011 Ski Tour 

After a long coach trip to Thredbo, 43 Year 11 students and 

4 teachers hit the slopes of Thredbo in the July school holidays. 

The students’ excitement and enthusiasm could not be denied 

as they participated in their first ski or snowboard lesson of the 

week. Before long, the teachers were able to ski and snowboard 

with most students, bumping into them wherever we went on 

the mountain. Deep powder snow blanketed the slopes giving 

students their first experience skiing and riding powder, requiring 

them to adjust technique to cope with such awesome conditions. 

It was great to see the students venturing out and attempting to 

ski and board new slopes. 

Our students once again lived up to our great reputation that 

has been established amongst the Thredbo village. I have never 

encountered such an enthusiastic, polite and organised tour group. 

Ms Stephanie Mackie, Year 11 Ski Tour Coordinator 

Year 9 Graphics: 

Institute of Sustainable 

Development and 

Architecture 

On Wednesday 26 October, Year 9 Graphics students visited Bond 

University’s Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture. 

The purpose of the visit was to explore career pathways in 

Architecture and Urban Design and Planning. Students were 

provided with a presentation on Urban Design and Planning by 

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning Ned Wales. They were also 

addressed by students who are currently studying Architecture 

and provided with a student perspective of Bonds Architectural 

degree. Finally, they were provided with a tour of the Mirvac 

Sustainable Development Building by Clinical Associate Professor 

of Property Stuart McAuliffe. Students came away from the 

excursion with a greater understanding of experiences they can 

expect in careers of Architecture and Urban Design and Planning. 

Book Week 2011: 

One World Many Stories 

Book Week was held from 27 to 31 August 2011. Students were 

involved in activities, competitions and storytelling relating to 

the 2011 theme of ‘One World, Many Stories’ to highlight the 

importance of reading. Our week culminated with a costume 

parade for all Junior School students.

Class of 2001 - 10 Year Reunion 

Saturday 6 August 2011, The Glen Hotel 

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Saturday 3 September 2011, The Glen Hotel 


Saturday 1 October 2011, The Glen Hotel

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Alumni News 

Kerrin Cridland (Annear-Walker 86) is married to Tony and 

has two children, Tenielle (17 years) and Daniel (14 years). Kerrin 

and Tony are the owners and managers of Diamondvale B&B 

Cottages at Stanthorpe. 

Tim Kotzur (86) was appointed to the role of Principal of St 

Andrews Lutheran College in 2010, a P-12 Lutheran College 

located in the Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast. 

Naomi Levine (Simpfendorfer 86) is married to Martin, and 

has two children, Simeon (10 years) and Elijah (8 years). Naomi 

lives in Sydney where she is a Primary Teacher. 

Lynn Oei (Hayward 86) is married to David and has a 16 month 

old son, Jadon. Lynn was previously the Nurse Manager at St 

Andrew’s War memorial Hospital, and working in the Intensive 

Care Unit for 9 years. Lynn is now a full-time mum, but also works 

casually in the ICU. 

Claire Small (86) is currently living in London where she is the 

Clinical Director for Pure Sports Medicine. Claire completed a 

Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Physiotheraphy and is 

also the author of “Managing the Injured Athlete”. 

Stollznow family 

Mark Stollznow (86) did a 

building apprenticeship upon 

leaving Redeemer and has 

worked in various places for 

different companies for about 

20 years. Mark now lives at 

Biddaddaba near Canungra 

and works for the Scenic 

Rim Council. He is married 

to Linda and they have a 

daughter, Kimberley. Mark 

and Linda have a 200 acre 

property and run some cattle 

and own a few horses. 

Katherine Cutugno (Dewitt 91) is married to Sebastian and 

they have two children, Siena (5 years) and Lucia (3 years). 

Katherine is a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Unit. 

Sarah Hare (91) is married to Karl Schottler and is currently a 

Consultant/social researcher (Quantitative/qualitative research 

and statistics). Sarah enjoys exercise/gym, birds (still likes them!), 

cycling, internet, movies, staying away from aeroplanes (travels a 

lot for work), computers (Apple particularly), reading and learning 

new things. Sarah has also established a business/consulting 

company, Schottler Consulting Pty Ltd. 

Sheridan Howell (Veltheim 91) is married to Darren and they 

have two children, Jamie (13 years) and Quinn (10 years). Sheridan 

is a teacher of the deaf. 

Jason Wandel (91) is married to Deborah, and both live in 

Adelaide SA where Jason is a electronics and software engineer. 

Jason enjoys gluten-free cooking and baking, electronics and 

software and is also a webmaster and developer. 

Jacinta King (91) is currently the Business Development 

Associate for the Magellan Financial Group and has travelled 

extensively. Jacinta has lived in Europe, Barcelona, Vienna and 

London. She has spent many years working in the arts as an 

agent and manager of artists and touring shows, but is now 

back working in corporate and still performing regularly as a 

singer with her band, Scenic Tour or as a jazz soloist with various 

musicians. Jacinta is married to Helge Schlosser. 

Melissa Lackmann (Hegedus 91) is married to Jon and they 

have two children Oszkar (2 years) and Bruno (4 months). Melissa 

is a Manager for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. 

Sarah Martin (McLearie 91) is married to Rob and they have two 

children, Damien (7 years) and Isabella (3 years). Sarah has completed 

a Graduate Diploma in Business Admin and particularly enjoys 

socialising, dinner parties, cooking, women’s ministry and writing. 

Paul Kotzur (91) and his wife Joanne and two children (Oliver, 

2 ½ and Marco, 12 months) are currently living in Hamburg, 

Germany where Paul is the Production Inspector on the Airbus, 

working for Qantas. He has been in this position for the past 3 

years and hopes to be back in Australia at the end of the year. 

Susan Prince (Hudson 91) married Andrew in 1998 and have 

three children, Nathan (5 ½ years), Matthew and Joshua (4 

years). Susan is currently a Child and Family Therapist for a private 

practice at Manly. Susan and Andrew both enjoy serving at City 

North Baptist Church at Kedron. 

Katey Elenitas (Shaw 01) is married to Andrew Elenitas and 

have twins (Jasper and Charlotte) born on 17 May 2010. Katey 

is currently the Senior Media Advisor for the Department of 

Transport and Main Roads. 

Sarah Handreck (Ware 01) is currently the Head of History at 

Redlands College. Sarah and her husband Stephen, both enjoy 

cycling regularly with their friends as well as hiking (mountains) 

and overseas trips. 

News from Emma Hanley (01) – “Since school, I’ve been fortunate 

that my work has taken me to some amazing cities: New York, Los 

Angeles, Boston, Nashville, Pittsburgh and Vegas. Here in the United 

States, I’ve been working as a performing artist, songwriter and 

film production assistant. Being a little less shy than in high school, 

I’ve had the opportunity to meet many celebrities and be part of 

promoting Australia to the States as a Student Ambassador and a 

representative for the American Australian Association. I’m currently 

working on a project highlighting the work of Paul McCartney and 

his band. Apart from work and my accent changing slightly, I still 

enjoy being an Aussie expat, going surfing, ordering flat whites and 

wearing thongs and uggs everywhere. It’s strange but recently I 

was telling a friend about our school’s ski tour and how every single 

person got sunburnt like lobsters and we have this photo of us all 

in mismatched/cross-dressing get up! And who could forget Ballon 

and the mud pit?! Thanks everyone for some cool memories!”. 

Lindsay Shaw (01) 

Lindsay Shaw (01) is currently living 

and working in the UK as a Post- 

Doctoral Researcher in the field of 

Biological Science. 

Stephanie McPherson (Shepherd 01) 

is married to Garrath and enjoys Cross 

Country running. Stephanie is currently 

the Science Curriculum Assistant at JPC. 

Aaron Lee (01) is currently working 

with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and 

is living in England. 

Chris Knoblauch (01) is a photographer and is also the 

managing director for two companies. Chris won the AIPP 

Queensland Wedding Photographer of the Year in 2010, the AIPP 

Queensland Professional Photographer of the Year in 2010 and 

the AIPP Master of Photography in 2011. Chris is married to Sonia.

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Weddings 

Anthony Allan (95) married Dr Alex Markwell on 7 October 

2011 at Hillstone, St Lucia. It was a joyous occasion for both 

families. Included in the wedding party were past students 

Michelle Allan (93), Matthew Krenske (95) and Hunter 

Walkenhorst (95). 

Trent Kuskopf (03) married Donna Harvey on 30 October 2010. 

Tania Czarnuszewicz (01) married Luke McInnes on Saturday 

25 June 2011 at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Woolloongabba. The 

reception was held at the urban Brisbane Hotel. 

Anthony is a Managing Pharmacist and Partner in the Chemist 

Warehouse group and Alex is an Emergency Specialist working 

at the RBWH. Next year Alex will be President of the Australian 

Medical Association Queensland. Alyda McGraw (Watson 97) and 

her husband were the photographers. 

Tania Czarnuszewicz (01) and Luke McInnes 

Anthony Allan and Dr Alex Markwell’s wedding. 

Brendan McPhail (98) and Linnet Charles were married on 

27 August 2011 in Atlanta. The bridal party included Michael 

Warrington (98). 

Fiona Matthews (01) married Matthew Hampel and is currently 

a Year 4 teacher at Redeemer Lutheran School at Nurioopta and 

living in the Barossa Valley, SA. 

Fiona Matthews (01) and Matthew Hampel. 

Jackie Fredericksen (02), Bryannah Murphy, Rosemary Geary, Belinda Fredericksen, 

Greg Fredericksen (00), Geoff Fredericksen (06), Alan Dwyer, John Harker. 

Greg Fredericksen (00) married Belinda Mead on 29 May 2010 

in Townsville’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. Greg and Belinda are both 

currently working on Palm Island, Greg as a Police Officer and 

Belinda as a Teacher Aide. 

Jackie Fredericksen (02) married Matthew Erskine on 2 July 

2011 on Matt’s grandparent’s working farm out at Atkinson’s 

Dam. They were blessed with a beautiful day surrounded by 

family and friends. Jackie is currently working as a Year 7 teacher 

and Matt as an audio technician. 

Greg Fredericksen (00) and Belinda Mead’s wedding. 

Chris Hermann, Ben Erskine, Dean Baron, Matt Erskine, Jackie Erskine (02), Danielle 

Adams (02), Tracey Western, Emily Baker (02).

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Engagements 

Recently engaged and want to tell the world?! … email your 

news and a photo through to: alumni@redeemer.com.au to 

include the details in the next issue of Redeemer Record. 

Births 

Steve and Amy (McSwan 97) Dyer welcomed a baby boy, Ted 

Alexander Dyer, born on 27 June 2011. A baby brother for Maggie. 

2012 Reunions 

Class of 2002 – 10 Year Reunion 

When Saturday 4 August 2012 

Where The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains 

RSVP With payment by Monday 30 July 2012 


When Saturday 1 September 2012 

Where The Glen Hotel, Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains 

RSVP With payment by Monday 27 August 2012 


Expressions of interest are sought for a proposed 25 year reunion 

for the Class of 1987. A reunion is proposed for Saturday 6 

October if enough interest is received. Please email any feedback 

to alumni@redeemer.com.au by no later than 30 May 2012. 

For more information, invitations or RSVP forms, visit 

www.redeemer.com.au/community/alumni 

Tennille and Terry Burkitt (01) welcomed a healthy baby boy, 

Harry Ross Burkitt, 7lb 8oz on Tuesday 9 August 2011. 

Stay in Touch 

Remember to update your phone, email and mailing 

address with us: 

Email alumni@redeemer.com.au 

Phone 07 3340 8888 

Post PO Box 6090 

Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland 4122 

Online 

All of the details regarding upcoming reunions for 

Redeemer Lutheran College can be found on our website. 

Log onto www.redeemer.com.au/community/alumni 

Christie Fleming (Francis 99) 

and Daniel Fleming are the very 

proud parents of Ella Joy born 

on 24 March 2011. 

Facebook 

Find reunion news and past Student information on 

Redeemer’s official Facebook page: 

www.facebook.com/RedeemerLutheranCollege 

Twitter 

Follow Redeemer Lutheran College on Twitter. 

www.twitter.com/RedeemerCollege

Redeemer Events Calendar 

V 

DEC 

Saturday 24 

Sunday 25 

Christmas Eve Service at Redeemer Chapel, 7.30pm 

Christmas Day Service at Redeemer Chapel, 8.30am 

JAN 

Saturday 21 P & F Second Hand Uniform Sale, 8.00am-12.00pm (MPC11) 

Tuesday 24 Term 1 Commences for Years 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 

Prep Orientation Day, 9.00am-10.30am 

Wednesday 25 Term 1 commences for Prep to Years 5, 10 and 11 

Middle School and Senior School Opening Service, 9.00am, (Redeemer Chapel) 

Thursday 26 Australia Day Public Holiday 

Friday 27 

Junior School Opening Service, 8.45am (Redeemer Chapel) 

Tuesday 31 Junior School Parent Information Evening, 7.00pm (Redeemer Chapel) 

FEB 

MAR 

APR 

MAY 

JUNE 

JULY 

AUG 

SEPT 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

N 

FEB 

Thursday 2 

Friday 3 

Monday 6 

Monday 20 

Tuesday 21 

Wednesday 22 

MAR 

APR 

Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival (Aqualogan, Springwood) 

Principal’s Tour of the Middle School and Senior School, 9.00am-10.30am 

Middle School Interhouse Swimming Carnival (Redeemer Pool) 

Middle School Parents Welcome Evening, 7.00pm (Redeemer Chapel) 

Lavarack House Barbecue, 6.30pm (Chapel Hub), Mansfield House Barbecue, 6.30pm (Tuckshop) 

Ramsay House Barbecue, 6.30pm (Tuckshop), Wilson House Barbecue, 6.30pm (Chapel Hub) 

MAY 

JUNE 

JULY 

AUG 

SEPT 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

B 

MAR 

Friday 2 

APR 

Tuesday 27 

Thursday 29 

Friday 30 

MAY 

Principal’s Tour of the Junior School, 9.00am-10.30am 

Redeemer Veterans (Past Parents Association) Annual Reunion Dinner (Multi-Purpose Centre) 

Junior School Interhouse Cross Country, 9.00am-10.30am (Fred Davey Oval) 

Senior School Interhouse Cross Country, 9.00am-11.00am (Scurr Oval) 

Middle School Interhouse Cross Country, 1.40pm-3.15pm (Fred Davey Oval) 

Term 1 Concludes 

JUNE 

JULY 

AUG 

SEPT 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

AR 

APR 

Friday 6 

Sunday 8 

Monday 9 

Monday 16 

Wednesday 25 

Thursday 26 

Friday 27 

MAY 

JUNE 

Good Friday Service at Redeemer Chapel, 8.30am 

Easter Sunday Service at Redeemer Chapel, 6.00am and 8.30am 

Easter Monday Public Holiday 

Term 2 Commences 

ANZAC Day Public Holiday 

Grandparents Day for Middle/Senior School students, 9.00am-11.15am (Redeemer Chapel) 

Grandparents Day for Junior School students , 8.30am-11.00am (Multi-Purpose Centre) 

JULY 

AUG 

SEPT 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

R 

MAY 

Friday 4 

Monday 7 

JUNE 

JULY 

Principal’s Tour of the Junior School, 9.00am-10.30am 

Labour Day Public Holiday 

AUG 

SEPT 

OCT 

NOV 

DEC 

AY 

NE 

JUNE 

JULY 

Friday 1 

Monday 11 

Thursday 21 

Friday 22 

JULY 

AUG 

Tuesday 17 

AUG 

SEPT 

Principal’s Tour of the Middle School and Senior School, 9.00am-10.30am 

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Public Holiday 

Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival (Scurr Oval) 

Middle School Interhouse Athletics Carnival (Scurr Oval), Shibakashi Day (Senior School) 

Term 2 Concludes 

SEPT 

OCT 

Term 3 Commences 

OCT 

NOV 

NOV 

DEC 

DEC 

The full college calendar can be found online at: www.redeemer.com.au/events/calendar 

Spend Christmas 

with Our Saviour 

Christmas Eve 

Saturday 24 December, 7.30pm 

A joyful service of light in the darkness, with 

contemporary music for carols, dance and nativity. 

Christmas Day 

Sunday 25 December, 8.30am 

Be at home with us as the joy of the morning fills 

our voices with praise and our hearts with faith and 

friendship, with worship, carols, dance and nativity. 

Pastors: 

Robin Stelzer (07 3208 2657) 

Pastor Matt Thomas (07 3340 8891) 

Our Church Office is at: 

‘Doorways’ 525 Underwood Rd, 

Rochedale QLD 4123 

Open Tues - Fri 9am - 12 noon 

Tel 07 3219 0055 

www.office@oslc.org.au 

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