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
At your request, we are hosting a second iteration of Intro to Governance workshops and have extended the invitation beyond new board members. Earlier this year we hosted Intro to Governance workshops online, targeted specifically towards those new to board membership in Lutheran learning communities. The sessions were well attended not only by those new to governance,
The LESNW board met recently and had Mignon Weckert join us to talk about Compassionate Systems and the work being done throughout our region. It is wonderful hear of the way our learning communities have embraced Compassionate Systems and are realising the positive benefits from it. At a recent Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
The LESNW Board are seeking an educational (Principal/Director), independent (not currently a board member of a learning community) and internal (current board member of a learning community) board member to join us. As a LESNW board member, you will be part of a dynamic team that seek to strengthen Lutheran Education in the region and
LESNW’s Governance Committee is seeking nominations for several board member positions in the lead up to the AGM in May. Independent board members are individuals who may be directly associated with, but not employed by, our learning communities, or they may not be associated at all. Educational Leader board members are those currently serving our learning
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.
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
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
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
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.
