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Lutheran Education and Lutheran Services

It has been great to see the collaboration between Lutheran services (International Mission, ALWS, Local Mission, Lutheran Care, Aged Care) and education (Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA and Lutheran Education Australia) over the past 18 months. Together we seek to understand the work of Lutheran services that enhances student learning outcomes in Lutheran education. We plan

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Free to Flourish Immersions: A Transformative Experience

The Free to Flourish immersions provide a unique and enriching opportunity for educators and leaders to step away from the everyday demands of their roles and engage in deep, reflective learning. These immersive experiences are designed to cultivate personal and professional growth, equipping participants with the insights and tools needed to flourish in their communities.  Participants describe

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Melbourne Free to Flourish Immersion: Reflection

Over 30 Lutheran educators recently embarked on a transformative five-day Free to Flourish immersion, exploring schools that are redefining education with a focus on wellbeing, inquiry, and innovation. This immersive experience provided valuable insights into creating learning environments where students and educators can truly thrive.  At Woodline Primary, we witnessed how a trauma-informed, child-centred approach

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Fitness Passport: The Power of Social Connection

When Was The Last Time You Truly Connected — and Felt the Difference? Picture this: a walk with a friend that leaves you energised, a team class where you push each other to do more, or a family bike ride that ends in laughter. These moments aren’t just fun — they fuel your mind, body,

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Staffing Recruitment and Retention Strategy

As part of the LESNW’s Future Focus Goal, and as shared as at the Term 1 P&D Meeting, the development and implementation of this strategy is a focus for 2025. Whilst the inclusion of some aligned strategies from comprehensive considerations such as The National Teacher Workforce Action Plan, the listening from the field experience is

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CSCF Review Update

We are excited to update you on the progress in Term 1 on the revision and redesign of the Christian Studies Curriculum Framework (CSCF).  A Christian Studies Curriculum Design and Writing Group (CSCD&WG) has been building on the foundational, inspired work of the 2024 Reference and Focus Groups. This group is pulling together the work

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ALWS: Let’s Step Out so a Child can Step Up

Education is one of the most powerful ways to lift people out of poverty. It changes lives and improves the livelihoods of entire communities. As a teacher, you get to see the positive impact of education on the students you teach. You get to witness the way schooling grows a child’s emotional and cognitive abilities…

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Governance Workshops

Workshop Flyer (PDF) At your request, we will host a second iteration of Intro to Governance workshops and are extending the invitation beyond new board members.  Earlier in the year we hosted Intro to Governance workshops online, targeted specifically towards new board members. The sessions were well attended not only by those new to governance in Lutheran education, but also by

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LILLC Term 1: Stories from the Field

At three separate events this term, leaders in Lutheran Learning Communities came together to:   Engage in spiritual growth   Participate in professional learning with a focus on leadership development underpinned by the Growing Deep framework   Connect and network with colleagues from LESNW learning communities and regional office staff Hear about opportunities for ongoing growth and learning.

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2025 LEA Ministry Personnel Workshop and Accreditation

Wed 30 April – Fri 2 May 2025, LEVNT Regional Office, Melbourne   The three-day workshop is foundational for all who have a significant role in ministry in Lutheran learning communities. It provides participants with an understanding of how core theological concepts shape a Lutheran education context, the worship life of the community, our approach to

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