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Lutheran Education and Lutheran Services
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

Free to Flourish Immersions: A Transformative Experience
The Free to Flourish immersions provide a unique and enriching opportunity for educators and leaders to step away from the everyday demands of their roles and engage in deep, reflective learning. These immersive experiences are designed to cultivate personal and professional growth, equipping participants with the insights and tools needed to flourish in their communities. Participants describe

Melbourne Free to Flourish Immersion: Reflection
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

Fitness Passport: The Power of Social Connection
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,

Staffing Recruitment and Retention Strategy
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

CSCF Review Update
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