As educators in Lutheran learning communities, you know the power of education to transform lives. Every day you encourage, support and inspire young people to see their God-given worth and potential. Through your work, students learn not only academic skills, but also compassion, justice and service. These same values are at the heart of ALWS’s
7 July 1928 – 7 February 2026 Former Immanuel College Principal and Old Scholar, Mr Robert Paterson (1947) passed away in February, aged 97. Rob joined Immanuel in 1942 as a student from Queensland, becoming Head Prefect in 1947, captaining First XVIII football and First XI cricket teams, and setting a triple jump record that
If you’re eager to build on your learning beyond LESNW, REIMAGINED 2026 Melbourne (October 9–10) is a standout opportunity not to be missed. This highly regarded conference offers innovative, future-focused professional learning that aligns closely with our Growing Deep priorities. Why consider REIMAGINED? Inspiring speakers and fresh, practical ideas via related workshops Strong alignment with our current learning direction Opportunities to connect with like-minded
Growing Compassion in Action: ALWS Ambassador Bootcamp Educators from across South Australia gathered in Adelaide this March for the ALWS Ambassador Bootcamp – an opportunity not just to learn, but to be equipped to grow compassion and global awareness in their students. With 46 new Ambassadors trained nationally, representing 23 Lutheran schools, the heart of the day
Lutheran learning communities across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia are shaped by the collective influence of all who serve – staff, students, families and congregations. Principals and directors play a special role in setting a vision for their learning community, fostering a sense of belonging and creating environments where people are valued
Official opening of the St Michael’s Early Learning Centre A new journey has begun for St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School with the official opening of a wonderful new Early Learning Centre that is set to benefit the littlest learners of Hahndorf, SA, and the wider Adelaide Hills community. St Michael’s Principal Terri Taylor and School
Earlier this month, more than 40 educators from LESNW and LEVNT came together to participate in the Empathy to Impact workshop, facilitated by Inspire Citizens. This hands-on professional learning experience invited participants to explore unit planning through the Empathy to Impact framework – deeply aligned with the attributes of Free to Flourish – cultivating learners who are compassionate, relational, purposeful and
Supporting leadership growth and systemic wellbeing can be challenging in a remote ELC–Year 12 learning community – particularly when access to centralised professional learning is limited by distance. Navigator College is exploring a different approach through the NC Leadership Lab, a series of workshops across the year that support staff to grow their leadership capability
Fitness Passport is a workplace wellbeing program available to all staff across Lutheran Education SA, NT and WA learning communities. What is Fitness Passport? Fitness Passport is a workplace wellbeing program that gives staff and their immediate family access to a wide range of gyms, pools and leisure centres through one flexible membership. The program
Immanuel Lutheran School Gawler created an interactive Reconciliation Trail around the school. The trail involved about twenty waypoints where people can stop, link a QR code and learn/do something. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Related Posts
