After more than 10 years of dedicated service in the role of LESNW Finance Consultant, Lindy Yeatman has resigned, effective from Wednesday 9th July. Lindy began working in Lutheran education in 2003 and undertook her role at the LESNW regional office in 2014. Lindy has consistently used her wisdom and experience to expertly administer the
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 a 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 to
Easter was different this year—I was hit hard with the flu. Easter Sunday passed in a blur, no church, no family gathering, no Easter eggs. But God still found a way to speak to me, just a little later than usual. By Monday, still feeling awful, I managed to read Luke’s resurrection account. One verse
Upcoming Immersions: Sydney: 25-27 August 2025 Brisbane: 29-31 October* Melbourne: 8-12 September * Brisbane has been postponed for 2025, we encourage anyone considering this immersion to register for the Sydney event. We are very excited about our new Sydney agenda. It is particularly suited for schools exploring Middle/Senior school models.) Up Next: The Sydney Free
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
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
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,
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
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
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…
