We are pleased to share an update from bower(schools). Below, you will find an outline of the professional development opportunities on offer in the coming months, followed by an updated copy of the bower(schools) prospectus. bower(schools) professional development: Free Schools Support Assessment Meeting Free | 30-minute session Book a free 30-minute session with the team
The Encounter Leadership Forum (ELF) consists of a group of 12-20 members of Encounter Lutheran College’s teaching team, who are interested and emerging leaders. The ELF meets twice a term to learn about various elements of leadership, including such things as community building and industrial relations. Last week the ELF came together to learn about
Growing Leadership CapabilitiesIn the first weeks of Term 2, staff in Lutheran learning communities have been exploring the conditions to become a compassionate system. This has included using practical tools, sharing stories from the field, participating in case clinics to gain new insights, and engaging in deep listening, reflection, and personal wellbeing practices.Lab 1.0 with
Educators from across LESNW and LEVNT recently gathered to explore ALWS “What’s My Business?” workshops, a dynamic professional learning event designed to equip teachers with the tools and confidence to run this innovative, student-led project.Facilitated by CeliaFielke and Josie Wundersitz from Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) and supported by Regional Office Education Leaders Andrew Bradtke
On Thursday 8 May, 17 participants from Lutheran schools gathered for the New Teachers to Lutheran Learning Communities day—a purposeful and engaging opportunity to explore what it means to live out a teaching vocation within the Lutheran education network.The day centred around deepening understanding of the Growing Deep Framework and Free to Flourish. Participants engaged
Congratulations to Terri Taylor and Steph Kriewaldt who have been named finalists in the category of ‘Primary School Principal of the Year – Non-Government’ in the Australian Education Awards 2025. This announcement reflects the dedication and shared belief that education should do more than inform – it should inspire. The Australian Education Awards, now in
Thank you to all those who attended our AGM on the 14th May. Whilst these meetings are necessary as part of our governance requirements, they provide a great snapshot of the year’s achievements. Craig Fielke’s comprehensive report provided a great overview of the many wonderful things that are happening within the region. You’ll notice that the
The Lutheran church observes Ascension Day 40 days after Easter. When we talk of the Ascension, we are marking the moment whenthe risen Jesus, after appearing to his followers, returned to heaven. While he [Jesus] was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with
Join us and explore how schools are bringing Free to Flourish to life through data driven change. We will engage with Lutheran schools to hear stories from the field that focus on the process of bringing about change to support the flourishing of those learning communities. We will engage with Ngutu College to hear how
Free to Flourish – Our Lutheran Education story and vision “A story of who we are, and who we are becomingEveryone has a story. Our story reminds us of who we are, and who we are becoming. Free to Flourish is the story for Lutheran schools and early childhood services, grounded in Christian beliefs and values and
