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2025 Board Induction

The induction of new board members is the responsibility of each board. To complement and reaffirm the induction that takes place within the local learning community, LESNW is offering a free information session for all new board members in LESNW learning communities. Entitled Intro to Governance in LESNW, this session is available on three occasions in 2025.

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LESNW Board Member Nominations

The LESNW’s Governance Committee is seeking nominations for a number for Independent and Educational leader board member positions in the lead up to the AGM in May. Independent board members are people who may be directly associated with, but not employed by, our learning communities or they may not.  Educational Leader board members are those

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Governance Corner

I was fortunate enough to attend the installation service for John Thompson, the new principal at Immanuel College Novar Gardens on the weekend. It was a wonderful celebration of commnuity, and in particular the Immanuel family welcoming John.  It was a great time to reflect on the amazing work that all our learning communities carry

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Board Development Workshop at Concordia College

Concordia College paves the way for a strategic future. In a recent Board Development Workshop, Concordia College’s Board and Executive team gathered to lay foundational groundwork for the College’s next Strategic Plan in 2026.  Facilitated by governance expert Graeme Huf, the workshop took a forward-looking approach to Concordia’s future, with discussions focused on guiding the

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Governance Corner

As yet another year passes, I have been reflecting on the incredible work that our regional office do in supporting our learning communities. It is such a privilege to be part of a hard-working team that has a passion and desire to make Lutheran Education in our region a vibrant, relative, progressive and valuable contributor

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Governance Corner

The recent Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Update highlighted key areas of interest and emerging themes for boards to be aware of. They are: Artificial Intelligence and the impact this will have on organisations This doesn’t have to be complex, rather an organisation should investigate the benefits as well as pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

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Finance 101 for Boards

Financial literacy is a key competency required of all board members. Board members from LESNW and LEVNT learning communities were invited to engage in a workshop led by LESNW Business Director, Brad Richmond, to further develop their financial literacy. The team at Our Saviour Lutheran School made a social gathering of the evening, by coming together with

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Redeemer Lutheran School: Governance Growth Evening

Redeemer Lutheran School Council, in Nuriootpa, participated in an evening of professional learning. We decided to schedule it separate to our usual council meeting, so this could be our primary focus.  The evening began with dinner – pizza and a glass of wine – which gave everyone the opportunity to casually catch up and meet

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Governance Corner

The board were fortunate to hear from David Wilksch, our Principal Growth Director, and Jane Mueller, our Governance Leadership Director at our recent board meeting. Hearing first-hand the amazing work that is being done in these areas by these gifted and committed people is inspiring and encouraging. Gaining direct feedback from our key leaders is

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Endeavour College: Prioritising Board Development

The Endeavour College board is earnest in its desire to grow from good to great, by making board development an innate feature of its culture.  On a gloriously sunny August weekend, members of the Endeavour College board came together for a full day of professional learning and growth. The day was broken into two parts. 

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