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
After battling a long-term health condition, Roger Anderson’s wife, Linda, passed away over the weekend. For those who may not know Roger, he served as the Strategic Leadership Director at the LESNW Regional Office from 2018 to 2022. We extend our heartfelt love and sympathy to Roger and his daughter, Stephanie, during this difficult time.
As part of a learning communities new staff induction this year, I was asked to present an overview of LESNW and also include five key aspects of Lutheran Education. Whilst there may be some debate on alternatives or additions, I provided the following five, with obvious elaboration and connection to how it looks and feels
Dear Leaders, In 2024, we’ve reimagined our Contemporary Learning Tours using Human Centered Design to better align with our Free to Flourish framework. Moving forward, we are thrilled to introduce: These immersions will connect you with exemplary schools within and beyond our system, providing valuable insights for your transformation journey. Schools that gain the most from
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
At Good Shepherd Lutheran College NT, we inspire and equip students to flourish as compassionate, highly capable people who enrich the lives of others, guided by Christian values of Community, Respect and Service. Schools by nature are opportunities to learn and develop the minds of ourselves and students, and by nature Lutheran schools are places
LESNW Business Director, Brad Richmond, was recently interviewed by Cole School Experts. In this interview, Brad shares his insights into what makes schools effective. He speaks specifically about delivering quality to a school community through an organisation structure consisting of: Leadership: the chair, principal and business manager bouncing off each other Organisational Culture: empowerment in a safe
Last week, the Immanuel Primary, Novar Gardens, leadership team explored the concept of instead of saying “what are we trying to change?” to “what are we trying to grow?” Throughout this year the team have been growing their inner leadership capabilities, from Growing Deep as well as outer leadership goals related to the school’s core
A wellbeing dog is coming to Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Angaston. To reveal the big news, students played pass the parcel at this week’s assembly. With each layer unwrapped, students discovered clues leading to the big announcement. The Dogs Connect program introduces an Australian Cobberdog to the community, offering benefits including: building empathy and compassion:
From larger loans for transformative school buildings, to smaller finance needed for new church carpet, to a grant enabling an inspiring intergenerational program; LLL is proud to support the thriving Lutheran community in Victor Harbor, South Australia. As part of LLL’s missional partnership with our customers, we have been able to assist Encounter Lutheran College,
