Inside this Issue - Redeemer Lutheran College

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
4 | REDEEMER ANNUAL REPORT | 2011