Feb2024
School’s animal blessing tradition a highlight
by Jess Smith
It was a case of all creatures great and small, as hundreds of beloved pets descended upon Tatachilla Lutheran College, south of Adelaide, for the college’s much-anticipated ‘Blessing of the Animals’ ceremony.
Feb2024
Christian guide commended to schools
In response to a call from the Lutheran education community for teaching and pastoral care advice on identity and gender, the LCANZ has approved a cover letter to be read in conjunction with the ’Created and Loved’ Christian guide.
Feb2024
Lutheran education servant honoured in Australia Day list
LCANZ member and Lutheran education stalwart Robert Hoff has been recognised in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) ‘for significant service to primary education, and to professional associations’.
Feb2024
Worship life a priority for Lutheran schools
by Libby Krahling
Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) has launched a new website and print resources to support worship and devotions in LEA learning communities.
Nov2023
Lutheran Education Australia appoints new Director of Formation
Sue Kupke has been appointed as Lutheran Education Australia’s next Director of Formation. Most recently the Education Leader for Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA, Sue has taught in Lutheran schools in Victoria, SA and WA. She will succeed Anne Dohnt.
May2023
Schools blessed by overseas partnerships
by Erin Kerber
Several Lutheran Education Australia schools joined LCA International Mission for their first visit to their Indonesian partner schools since the international borders reopened.
Feb2023
Have your say to keep Lutheran schools Lutheran
The Commonwealth Government has asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to prepare a report on how to uphold human rights in faith-based education. The report proposes legislative changes that would be unlikely to support the current freedom for schools to build communities of faith.
Aug2022
‘Money for nothing’
The Lutheran church and college community of Rockingham Mandurah at the far southern fringe of Perth has raised more than $7000 by collecting bottles and cans for recycling.
Jul2022
Leadership and learning go hand in hand
by Merryn Ruwoldt
Deep conversations about how Lutheran theology informs Lutheran education practices were a feature of recent Australian Lutheran College-led workshops for aspiring leaders in Lutheran schools and early childhood services.
Jul2022
‘Why I am giving up my bed’
by Jonathan Krause
It’s a long way from a Queensland classroom to war-torn Ukraine. And there’s a lot of difference between a cosy bed and sleeping on the floor. Yet 9-year-old Chloe, inspired by a project about God’s love and sacrifice, is doing exactly that.