Lobethal

Lutheran Church Sunday 7th July

8.45 am Traditional 10.30 am Informal

All Welcome

Lobethal

Lutheran School

Our Mission: We provide Christ centred, quality

education that values and nurtures each

child’s potential within a caring community

Term 2 Week 6 No 17 June 3rd, 2015 2015 Term Dates

Term 1 Jan 28—April 10 Term 2 Apr 28—July 3 Term 3 July 21—Sept 25 Term 4 Oct 13—Dec 10

School Uniform Shop Tuesdays

2.45pm-3.20pm Wednesday

8.45am-9.10am

48 Main St, Lobethal SA 5241 Phone: 08 8389 6131 Fax: 08 8389 6322 E-mail: admin@lobelu.sa.edu.au Web: www.lobelu.sa.edu.au Principal Craig Lieschke

2015 CALENDAR

May

27 Reconciliation week 28 PFA Meeting 7pm in

the Library

29 Yr 6/7 LEAH day

June

3 UNSW Science

Competition 4 Scholastic Bookclub

Issue 4 due 8 Queen’s Birthday

Public holiday

12 R/1/2 Excursion

17 Curiosity Showcase

3.30 - 4.30, 7– 8

18 PFA Meeting

July

3 Last day Term 2

Reconciliation: Old or New?

This past week has been Reconciliation Week in Australia. According to the Macquarie school dictionary to reconcile is, “to cause to be friendly, to be no longer opposed”. Most, if not all people, would see reconciliation to be a good thing as it promotes a positive outcome between people. This week in particular focuses on restoring relationships between Indigenous and European Australians. But is this all there is to reconciliation? The idea of reconciliation is not new. It is at least 2000 years old and is part of Paul’s teaching in his 2

nd letter to the Corinthians. Here Paul tells us that God

initiated reconciliation between himself and everyone in the world. He says in verse 19, “that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” And he also “gave us the ministry of reconciliation”v18. If we look around us we can see many other areas where reconciliation is needed

both locally and in the world. Perhaps even on a personal level this may also be

true. We can see all cases of reconciliation as part of our ongoing ministry to and

with others. It is not always easy or quick but with God’s help it can be lasting.

One way to begin is with forgiveness and to not count others sins against us.

This is exactly what God has done and continues to do with us.

Chris Ruediger

Curiosity is wanting to know or learn more.

In our school: students question

students are engaged and motivated so they enjoy

learning

students are prepared for lifelong learning/

questioning and problem solving

students and teachers learn together

Learning is student centred and real world relevant

Our School ‘Curiosity’ Showcase is on June 17 (3.30pm – 4.30pm and 7pm - 8pm).

The students would love to show you how and what they have been learning in their

inquiry units this year. What a great opportunity also to invite friends and family to

see our school on display.

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Dear friends,

Winter is here but our school is far from hibernating (although on mornings like yesterday an extra

hour under the blankets would have been nice!). It is still a busy place.

Children across the grades have enjoyed the different play and exploration space in the back corner

of the school this past week – amongst (and up) the trees, under bushes, creating paths and cubbies,

cooperating and imagining. In a safe but supervised area children are finding that there are fun ways

to play and interact and learn without structured lessons or playtime. As we discover more about

Nature Play as a staff and school we could see more activities and spaces like this being utilised.

Further information is found later in the newsletter.

Next week the R/1/2 classes are visiting Restvale Nursing Home. What a great way for them to

interact across the generations, practice their reading, be a part of the community and glean a little

information about the ‘past’ to add to their History unit their term.

Please keep in mind our School ‘Curiosity’ Showcase on June 17 (3.30pm – 4.30pm and 7pm - 8pm).

The students would love to show you how and what they have been learning in their inquiry units this

year. What a great opportunity also to invite friends and family to see our school on display.

Until next week,

Mr Lieschke

PFA Meeting Thursday June 18th 7pm A letter was sent home inviting nominations for office

bearers. If you wish to nominate or volunteer for a position can you please return the forms to the school by Friday June 12th.

From the Principal...

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS Term 2 Week 7

Monday 8th June Public Holiday Wed 10th Sara Trinkle Naomi Trinkle

Prayer Corner This week please remember

in your prayers…

Chloe (Yr 5) and Zac (Yr 3) Juers

Issue 4 due tomorrow June 4th

Congratulations to Alex Carroll who played in the forward line and in ruck as part of the Gold Medal winning Hills Football SAPSASA team last week. The team played 9 games during the week only losing one. Alex loved everything about the week and said the best part was “hanging out with my team.”

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Lobethal Kindergarten - Enrolments 2016 and beyond With our enrolment numbers steadily increasing for

2016 we thought it would be a good time to remind families, who may have a child or know of families with

a child due to start term 1 2016. (child turning 4 on or before April, 30th 2016.) to complete a pre enrolment

form.

This can be done by visiting the centre between

9.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday or by Phone on 8389 6321.You can also download a form from our

website –

http://www.lobethalkgn.sa.edu.au/how-to-enrol/

Places are limited for each session.

For more information on Lobethal Kindergarten visit our website

http://www.lobethalkgn.sa.edu.au or contact the Centre and we will be more than happy to help.

Pre Enrolment forms can also be completed for 2017 and beyond.

Mr Men -

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Minions the Movie Lobethal Lutheran School

PFA Fundraiser at the

Lobethal Cinemas Saturday the 18

th of July – 3pm

Tickets: Adults $14, Concession $12, Child $10

Parent and Friends Association

Books available at the front office

Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills - Exploring Education and

Ministry Opportunities in the Aston Hills Development, Mt Barker.

Forums are being held looking at the opportunities that donated land at Aston Hills provides to Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills. You are invited to attend one of the community forums listed below. The forums will be chaired by the Lutheran Schools Association Deputy Director, Loyd Fyffe. Everyone is most welcome to participate. The forums will be held at:

St Mark’s Lutheran School on Monday 1st June at 7.00pm (8391 0444) St Michael’s Primary School on Wednesday 3rd June at 7.00pm (8388 7228)

Lobethal Lutheran Primary School on Wednesday 10th June at 7.00pm (8389 6131) RSVP to the host school on the telephone numbers listed above, emailing Heather Waring at heather.waring@lsa.lutheran.sa.edu.au, or going to the LSA website http://www.lsa.lutheran.edu.au, Latest News/Lutheran Education and Ministry, then continue booking through trybooking to select your preferred location.

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