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SPRING 2019

- Faith News Spring 2019

Faith Lutheran College - Faith Middle & Senior Campus130 Magnolia Road, Tanunda, South Australia, 5352

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From the Editor

Tom Blenkiron, Braydon Schultz,Maksim Sipovac with Principal Mr Steven Wilksch


For thirty years, Faith Lutheran College has built a strong reputation for the quality of its Agriculture program. In fact according to Agriculture Coordinator, Bob Mitchell,

approximately two thirds of graduates have studied Agriculture at some stage of their time at the College, and even more have experienced involvement in one of the College’s three livestock clubs. The Cattle, Sheep and Goat Club teams have become an integral part of College life. The approach to the Clubs is much like any activity at the College - a community of people coming together to create something truly special. This includes the students and staff who work tirelessly over many months, and a stream of volunteers and donors who loyally and generously contribute to the College community.

Community spirit shines at the Royal Adelaide Show

Jackson Amery & Ebony Noack with their ribbons at the Junior Fleece Judging competition

Sheep Team members celebrate a day of achievements Back: Maddison Phaup, Ebony Noack & Tayla Werner. Middle: Ms Marianne Nelson, Mitchell Mosey, Henry Rowett Cooper Pfitzner, Sophie Brice, Kori Attenborough, Dusty Schulz, Ben Swan, Issac Milde, Jackson Amery, William Schutz & Bailey Kirk. Front: Jack Braunack, Liam Young & Ned McAlister

Samantha Lange with the Red Poll who achieved a ribbon for Third Place


Royal Adelaide Show

Steer Team membersBack: Mr Bob Mitchell, Mr Jason Stewart and Mr Craig Moore. Middle: Isaac Zilm, Benjamin Scholz, Daniel Doering, Thomas Jaeschke, Aiden Linke, Tarik Sauer, Benjamin Noack, Jackson Friebel & Jacob Jaeschke. Front: Oliver Fogarty, Lucy Zilm, Hayley Afford, Chey Dahlitz, Emma Ames, Lily Mathews, Samantha Lange & Josh Steicke

Daniel Doering, Samantha Lange & Benjamin Noack after showing their steers

PICTURED BELOW: Goat Club Team members display their ribbons. Back: Mrs Teresa Roocke, Summar Fidge, Amelia Leditschke, Georgia Roberts, Vanessa Mardle, Annabelle Pinchbeck & Mr Craig MooreFront: Charlize Mosey, Lauren Cornish, Isabelle Jong, Ellie Semmler, Madison Gordon, Sophie Hanna, Caitlin White & Tabrett Roocke


Pedal Prix Moves into Top Gear

Faith’s Pedal Prix teams moved into top gear for the Australian Human Powered Vehicle Series for 2019 submitting a record number of

teams including two alumni teams. Highlights for the series so far include 15 of our inaugural Year 7 students representing the Junior Category in the Uber Schnell and seven Year 6 students from the Junior Campus, joining the Junior Team. Two teams involving Faith Alumni also took to thetrack during Race 3 on Sunday 16th June as the Mad Dog Racing team debuted. Victory Mkll led by Faith Alumni student Sam Lecons (Class of 2016) also entered their second year of competing. It’s been wonderful to see our former students continue their enjoyment of Pedal Prix racing, sharing their love of Pedal Prix, breadth of experience and leadership with our current Faith students.

Mach Schnell Senior Team pictured at Round 2 in Loxton on Sunday 5th May Bryn Rivers, Zachary Hutton, Joshua Lange, Brock Hutchings, Lachlan Thompson, Edward Robinson, Eddie Wallis & Joshua Munzberg

Mad Dog Racing Faith Alumni Team Adelaide Race Sunday 16th June. Eliza Stevens (Class of 2018), Patrick Prior (Class of 2018), Matthew Kazla (Class of 2017), Tyson Liebelt (Class of 2018), Lachlan Munzberg (Class of 2018) & James Mattiske (Class of 2018).

Victory Mkll Racing Team Riders pictured at Round 4 on Sunday 28th July during the 6-hour race at Victoria Park. Samuel Lecons (2016), Joseph Prior (current student), Daniel Grosser (2016), Samuel Prior (2016) & Jason Rosenzweig (1993), Gerard (in car).

Uber Schnell Year 7 Team pictured at Round 2 in Loxton on Sunday 5th May Back: Maksim Sipovac, James Withnall, Brody Wilton, Daniel Rosenboom, Samuel Morley, Henry Braid. Front: Calvin Steinert, Thomas Teague, Zac Seaton, Jonathan Hoy & Dene Greenwood


Seibo Student Visit

Lily Johnson, Himari and Eleanor Heinrich make the shape of Australia with biscuits during Year 9 Japanese

Japanese students wearing their Yukata’s in Chapel

Faith student Hannah Quodling pictured with Seibo students playing Waltzing Matilda in Year 9 Music

A visit to the Gorge Wildlife Park

Shuhei Tsuchiya gives a thank you speech in Chapel

Host families and buddies meeting the Seibo students for the first time

From the 22nd of March to the 2nd of April, 24 students and two teachers from our Japanese sister school, Seibo Gakuen visited Faith for

a short-term exchange. The students came with the purpose of being immersed in the English language and the Australian way of life. During their stay, the Seibo students attended lessons provided especially for them in the subjects of Art, English, Science, PE, History and Music. They were also given the opportunity to attend regular lessons with their host siblings and buddies. The Seibo students thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Gorge Wildlife Park, where they were able to hold a Koala and pet Kangaroos, and their walk to Murray Street, Tanunda, where they went souvenir shopping. The Year 7-12 Japanese classes also enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the Japanese students. Highlights included the Year 7s practising their Hiragana with the students and showing them their favourite activities, and the Year 9s working with the Seibo students to teach each other about their language and culture. Thank you so much to all staff, students and families who were involved in the short-term exchange.


Think back to when you graduated High School. Many of us graduated with academic results but did we graduate with independent life skills?

As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of our students, the Year 12 cohort have been participating in a Flexible Learning Program (FLP) coordinated by the College and facilitated by guest speakers and staff. Not only serving as a break from their rigorous studies, the FLP is designed to prepare students for the ‘adult’ world. As voted by the students, general life skills such as cooking, financial planning, applying for a rental property, completing a tax return and men’s and women’s health have been amongst topics addressed. Christopher Richardson & Daniel Kitson

Tayla Ames & Blake Dahlitz

At the end of 2019 we look towards celebrating the graduation of 117

well-informed individuals, who are able to negotiate post-college terrain with a sense of

confidence and foresight.

Graduating with Life Skills

‘The cooking session was beneficial as it showed how to make a meal and plan a meal for a small amount of money whilst also showing us how to save money.’Molly Wellman

‘I found the financial lesson very beneficial as I learnt a lot about the different sorts of ways to save money. The cooking lesson also gave great insight into the prices for chicken just because of how it is cut rather than the quality of cut.’ Ashley McInerney

‘I found the session to be pretty fun, something I didn’t really expect but was pleasantly surprised with. I learnt some pretty useful information that I will be using in future.’ Daniel Kitson

Charli Braid & Theresa Morley Jayden Birchard & Joseph Brown


Emerging talent on display at Faith Lutheran College

Students held their inaugural SALA exhibition in the beautiful light-filled foyer space of the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre. Curated over several months, the exhibition featured works produced by the Visual Arts and design students from Year 7 to Year 11. The extensive display of two and three dimensional works included

digital design, skateboard decks, canvas paintings, ceramics, mixed media and charcoal drawings. Faith’s Visual Arts Coordinator, Mrs Cherie O’Dea expressed her excitement, ‘We were simply thrilled to showcase the diverse range of talents expressed by our visual arts students. This was our first public exhibition for Year 7 to Year 11 at the College. We were so impressed by the quality of work our students have achieved and thorougly enjoyed sharing the vibrancy of the exhibition with the community.’The Faith Lutheran College SALA exhibition was held from Tuesday 13th of August until Sunday 25th August.

Year 7 students with some of the creative works: Calvin Steinert, Miah Armstrong, Eve Doecke & Tom Blenkiron

Back: Miah Armstrong, Eve Doecke, Ruby Schutz, Kyah Cornish, Jordi Wilksch, Sarah Morris, Gemma McCarthy, Nicholas Crockett. Middle: Ariana Chamberlain, Hannah Eagland, Abby Griffiths, Jemma Linke, Tiffanie Gaczol & Aarie Turner. Front: Calvin Steinert & Tom Blenkiron.

Year 11 students works inspired by song: Ruby Schutz ‘When the War is Over by Cold Chisel’ & Jemma Linke ‘Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara’. Year 10 student Jordi Wilksch ‘Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson’


Vocal ensemble the ‘Faithful Harmonics’ became the first vocal ensemble from Faith to attend the Generations in Jazz Festival in Mount Gambier. The event was held from the 3rd to the 5th of May

in a custom-built marquee, the largest of its kind in Australia seating up to 6,100 people. Students rubbed shoulders with more than 5,000 like-minded students and teachers as part of this highly regarded competition. Daily concerts by nationally and internationally acclaimed Jazz artists delighted students, and the clinics further cultivated their musical talents. The pinnacle of our students’ experience was competing against 24 other schools in the choir division. Amongst more than 30 choirs, our students performed with confidence and skill ranking 6th overall, placing 4th in the Set Piece and 6th in the Free choice piece accompanied by Daniel Kitson on the Double Bass.

Front: Mr Frank Cammans, Daniel Kitson, Demi Koch, Rebecca Ide, Sophie Brice, Annabelle MacClelland, Brianna Teehan & Nicole Poulton. Back: Joseph Prior, Olyvia Reimers, Rachael Meissner, Anneka Wilksch, Ellie Schaefer & Mrs Mel Crawford.

Held on Friday 2nd August, 84 students from Year 3 to Year 12

travelled to Balaklava to compete against schools from across South Australia. Faith participated in the Intermediate and Senior Rock Bands, Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Choral Workshop and Open Band categories.Students were thrilled to receive four accolades from the day including the Year 7 and 8 Rock Band ‘The Reason Why’ who achieved 1st place in the Intermediate Rock Band category. The Senior Rock Band category was also strongly contended. Our Year 11 students were excited be awarded 1st place, as well as being labelled ‘Champion Rock Band’ overall. For their debut attendance at Balaklava, the Junior Campus Choir presented an outstanding rendition of “One Call Away” and the Stevie Wonder/Ariane Grande number entitled “Faith” securing them a 2nd place in the Junior Choir category. Faith’s Jazz Ensemble of 22 staff and students also received 3rd place in the Open Band category for their uplifting performance.

Faith students shine at the Balaklava Eisteddfod

Pictured Left: Year 11 Rock Band Winners also named as the Champion Rock Band

Noah Schilling (bass guitar), Olyvia Reimers (vocals), Harvey Nobes (drumkit), Ebony Wilton (vocals), Aarie Turner (vocals), Georgia Mannion (guitar and vocals) & Lewis Lloyde (guitar).

“At Faith we work closely with our music students to prepare them for performing on stage. The Balaklava Eisteddfod was a wonderful experience for our students.” said Mr Cammans.

Generations in Jazz


JAKE NOBLE YEAR 9 Year 9 student Jake Noble received first place for South Australia

in the 2019 National Australian Geography Competition. The competition aims to encourage student interested in geography and to reward student excellence. It consists of multiple-choice questions testing geographical knowledge and skills.

GEORGIA MANNIONYEAR 11 Congratulations to Year 11 student Georgia, who recently took out the National

Triple J Unearthed High 2019 competition with her song Circles. We wish Georgia all the best as she continues to pursue her music career.

OSCAR SEPPELT YEAR 11Oscar has been selected to attend the National Science Youth Forum Year

12 Program in January 2020 the University of Queensland, Brisbane. The selection process was very competitive and rigorous. Oscar was required to write a 3,000 word application and once short listed, he delivered a presentation to the Rotary Club members on a given topic followed by an interview.

Lily pictured left, travelled to Queensland in June to compete at the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) Nationals Competition. Lily finished 5th in the Junior Under 18’s National Final for Breakaway Roping with a time of 3.35 seconds. Lily is a part of the Festival State Rodeo Club and automatically qualified to attend the national competition as a result of finishing in the top 10 junior competitors in Australia for 2018. Lily rides her horse every day practising her rope skills on her horse Lucky and barrel racing on her horse Roany Pony.

OLYVIA REIMERS YEAR 11As told by Olyvia ‘The Australian Girls Choir were asked to take part in Hugh Jackman's Australian leg of his world tour throughout August and September and I was fortunate enough to be selected to be involved in Hugh's five shows in Adelaide. Over the three days, we were involved in several rehearsals before performing with Hugh for the first time in the first Saturday show . Hugh has this incredible energy he brings when he performs and it was absolutely incredible the effort he made to come to speak to us backstage and encourage us to have the best time. It was amazing to be part of something so big and it's something I won't forget a very long time.’ (Olyvia pictured second row from top, far left)

LILY JOHNSON YEAR 9

Student Achievements


Ashley McInerney and Amy Mosey wearing the new College guernseys

College Life

Year 10 Food & Hospitality students served 60 guests from Lutheran Community Care, as they celebrated 50 years of service

Year 7 students Jonte Reimann, Dene Greenwood, Thomas Teague & Daniels Baikovs taking shelter during their ‘Bear Gogoll’ survival elective coordinated by Mr Dan Gogoll

Year 8 student Macy Hodgson with her freshly harvested broccoli in the Ag plots

Congratulations to Zoe Hannaford Katherine Ahearn for taking out the top prize in the state at the Science Investigation Awards. Judged at the Royal Adelaide Show their successful project was titled ‘Which household disinfectant kills the most bacteria?’

Well known rockers spanning many generations were seen as part of Music Week celebrations in Term 2

Year 8 Civics & Citizenship talk Vanessa Trinkle & Mitchell Mosey received a personal response to their letter from the Honourable Stephan Knoll


While some of us are still tucked up in bed some students from our School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) program are already in a workshop, out in the vineyard or at a Community

Childcare Centre getting a head-start on their future careers.Students are flourishing under the support and guidance of VET Coordinator Dianne Sanders, who undertakes thorough counselling sessions and fills out forms with students prior to their commencement, to ensure the right students are placed with their most suitable employer. Crucial planning and ongoing support takes place to ensure students keep their school, work and training commitments in balance, and scheduled site visits identify potential areas of support throughout the program.The students are in their chosen workplace at least one day per week and additional theory classes take the place of one or more school subjects and attracts SACE credits. After successfully completing SACE, students convert to a fulltime apprenticeship. Upon meeting some of these students it’s impressive to learn that many of them work full time in the holidays in addition to their school study commitments, already displaying critical skills including respect, communication and teamwork, dedication and diligence to undertake the responsibilities of holding a job.

Getting a Head Start

Year 11 student Mitchell Noack - School Based Engineering Apprentice with Fabcoat

Year 12 student Jacob Jaeschke – School Based Agricultural Mechanical Technology Apprentice with Vater Machinery

Year 12 student Lucy Zilm, School Based Trainee (SBAT) at Open Arms Community Childcare Centre

LUCY ZILM, YEAR 12School Based Trainee (SBAT) at Open Arms Community Childcare Centre, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFESA Describe your average weekMy average week I go to school Monday to Thursday and study English, Art, Drama and Research Project. I work at the Childcare centre on Fridays 7.30am-3.00pm. I spend all of my study time at school completing my online training in Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care.Why did you take on a School Based Traineeship?I wanted to complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care by the time I finished school so that when I am at Uni I will have a means of support and also an alternative pathway if my uni plans don’t work out.How are you supported at Faith Lutheran College? I have meetings every other week to make sure I am on track and I get a study line to enable me to complete online training. All the teachers are really considerate in helping me make sure I catch up on Friday’s lessons.What do you find challenging?I guess having an extra lot of work with its own assignments and deadlines. I have the pressure to complete this with trainers who don’t know you as well as the teachers at school.Would you recommend an SBAT to other students?Definitely. If you find something that you are passionate about and are willing to put the work in, it’s definitely worth it. Next year hopefully I’ll go to uni to study Costume Design and work part time in Childcare.


Year 12 Drama Ashputtel

‘Since early Term 2, the Year 12 Creative Arts class has been working on an elaborate production of Ashputtel, the Grimm Brothers

version of Cinderella. We have spent our class lessons focussing on memorising lines, developing our characters and working on polishing blocking amongst a professional on-stage environment. My character was the Elder Sister, who desperately wants to marry the Prince, and despises stepsister Ashputtel. I focussed developing my character with mannerisms, a specific walk, and a voice, and spent much of my class time working on keeping this all consistent. Along with this, I was in charge of music across the whole production. This involved finding songs such as the ball piece, writing the vocal line for Ashputtel’s solo, and writing and recording the dove “rookity-coo” song. Overall, this production has given me the chance to refine my acting skills, use my music knowledge, and become closer with the talented individuals in my drama class.’ Ellie Schaefer

‘Year 12 Creative Arts has given me the opportunity to immerse myself into a professionally run show where I was granted the privilege to create the costumes

worn by the actors involved. The main character Ashputtel is imprisoned in her family home where she is forced to cook and clean, however, her life turns upside down when her ugly stepsisters are invited to the Princes’ ball. This presented me with an opportunity to create a transformation dress, a design I have never tackled before. After weeks of refining my concepts, the dress was made out of a beautiful curtain that I found. The transformation gown worn by Ashputtel was an unexpected surprise to all of the audience members.’ Lucy Zilm

‘Over the past few months, I worked on improving my theatrical makeup skills. I created face charts for each of the characters that would help individualise

them, making them unique to one another. It was also my job to design the hairstyles for all of the characters. I used the hair and makeup to make the stepsisters and stepmother look over dramatically doll-like which helped create the effect of Ashputtel being naturally beautiful.’ Theresa Morley

Performers Lauren Pullan, Lucy Zilm, Theresa Morley, Shayla Swanson, Ellie Schaefer, Axel Moen & Liam Davis-Brown


10, 20 and 30 Year Alumni Reunions

A cknowledging the graduating classes of 1989, 1999 and 2009, guests delighted in a relaxing afternoon of food, wine and live music on Sunday 15th September at the Wine Education Centre. Once the ice was broken and nerves subsided, reminiscing lead to laughter and some colourful tales. Fascinating stories

included the location of the original school classrooms in the St John’s congregation car park in 1985. Students visited Tanunda Lutheran School for Art Lessons, Home Economics was carried out in the homes of parents, and Science classes were held in the Brauer’s laboratory. The whole school operated within 4 rooms, a stark contrast to the extensive and modernized classrooms the Faith alumni toured during the day. As many alumni embraced during farewells, it was clear the value of setting aside Facebook for a real-life update could not be overlooked.

Music by Red Connection. Current Year 10 Faith Student Demi Koch with sister Tahnee Koch Class of 2017

Ivan Muster and Ellen Steinborner (nee Humphreys), Jordan Zerk & Jarrod Steinborner from the Class of 1999

Current staff member Kirsty Rosenzweig with Hannah Schubert & Eleni Galanos from the Class of 2009

Ashley Fletcher (formerly Schultz) with Graham Gosden from the Class of 1989


10, 20 and 30 Year Reunions

DID YOU GRADUATE IN 1990, 2000 OR 2010?

If you are part of a graduating class who will be approaching your 10, 20 or 30 year milestone in 2020, please contact [email protected] to register your support. We need your help to locate all your past classmates & provide valuable feedback for the preferred format for your event.

Class of 1999 Front: Ben Work with Ivy Work, Karina Work with Evie Work, Leda Kalleske, Vanessa Di Biase (nee Di Palma) with Alessio Di Biase, Megan Zerk (nee Schuster) with Francie Zerk & Amaya Zerk, Heidi Hore (nee Roth) with Keenan Hore, Karl Schiller with Charlie Schiller & Sophie Schiller. Back: Heather Vogt Year 12 Coordinator for 1999, Jarred Jenner with Arthur Jenner, Jordan Zerk with Greta Zerk, Luke Frahn, Craig Hensel, Ryan Bartsch, Carly Madgen, Jason Plush, Careina Allen (nee Pollard-Townsend) with Joseph Allen, Leigh Browne, Jarrod Steinborner with Mina Steinborner, Ellen Steinborner (nee Humphreys) with Lars Steinborner.

PICTURED LEFT: Class of 1989 Graham Gosden, Sharon Hotker (nee Hoey), Rob Presser, Jodie Kalleske (nee Scheer), Ashley Fletcher (formerly Schultz)

Class of 2009 Front: Danielle Hibbard, Lara Hepner (nee Schiller), Dana Simon (nee Roocke), Alice Foley (nee Butter), Hannah Schubert, Jake Hollitt. Back: Erin Skewes (nee Schneider), Ella Dorfmeister, Zara Connolly, Lucy Sutton, April Dunstan, Eleni Galanos, Jess Bloomfield, Layton Schuster, Greg Doering, Hannes Griesser.


BEN CHIPMAN 1991 - 1994After school, Ben moved to Adelaide to follow his passion of working with cars. Ben worked in customer service and the parts department for the Holden Dealership dealing with over one hundred vehicles a day. Ben played football at Payneham Norwood Union with a couple of Faith boys and enjoyed a fun social life during his five or so years in the big smoke. It was then he decided to start seriously working with wine. Ben sat the mature age test and wrote a letter which ultimately saw him accepted into Adelaide University to study Wine Marketing. Soon after, Ben began working for Robert O’Callaghan at Rockford Wines as a casual employee in Cellar Door. In 2004 Ben stepped into the winery for 18 months and reached the position of Cellar Door Manager, while also making wine as a hobby. Ben then travelled to Spain to learn more about the old world of wine. Upon returning to Australia Ben worked for the Canute family at Rusden Wines where he enjoyed looking after the Sales and Marketing role in a small family business. In Ben’s words ‘Having kept Tomfoolery Wines (the little pipe dream) simmering since 2004 with the help of Toby Yap, the Canute Family and of my incredible wife Sarah (whom I met at Rockford and married in 2009) Sarah and I bought our 20 acre Vineyard in 2011. We had our first child Oscar in 2013, built the winery in 2014 and had our second child Scarlett in 2015. My wife and I are making wine and growing grapes, dealing with and supporting many of my ex-classmates and/or families of the school within our amazing region we call the Barossa.’

Faith Alumni

Tony pictured front, with some of his tour vehicles including a 1966 Mustang Convertible and Trikes

Tony swinging on the side car during his dirt-

bike race days

TONY TSCHARKE CLASS OF 1995Since graduation, Tony travelled around Australia and the world, putting his hand to many jobs along the way. Notching up a total of 15 vintages in the Barossa and California, Tony also worked as a bus tour guide and driver between Adelaide and Melbourne and worked in the Australian snow season industry. Tony has always followed his passion for motorcycles, wine and travel. Tony raced dirt-bike sidecars over an 18-year period with success in the local 24-hour Reliability Trial being the highlight. Tony has been married for 13 years and has two adorable girls Katie 11 and Ella 9. Tony has managed his own business for thirteen years and is currently the owner and private tour guide of Barossa Unique Tours.

ALEX HAGE CLASS OF 20162016 ‘Barossa School-Based Apprentice of The Year’ Alex, is now a fully qualified Diesel Technician at Emmetts Roseworthy and loving his career in Agricultural Machinery.


Faith AlumniREBEKAH LIERSCH CLASS OF 2010Following graduation, Rebekah took a gap year before commencing a four-year Bachelor of Primary and Middle School Education and Lutheran Strand Vocational Certificate in 2012. During Rebekah’s studies she continued her love of and involvement in youth ministry (such as Young Life) in the Barossa. Rebekah also volunteered in a small school in Cusco, Peru teaching English in 2014. In 2016, Rebekah accepted a Year 5 teaching position at Redeemer Lutheran School and spent two wonderful years serving in the Redeemer community (January 2016 - January 2018). In January of 2018, Rebekah accepted a Year 2 teaching position at GEMS World Academy (Singapore) in Singapore and is very much enjoying her teaching. Rebekah feels particularly honoured to also be assisting in connecting the Young Life Singapore youth ministry to various international schools throughout Singapore.

SARAH TREASURE (NEE GARWOOD) CLASS OF 2006Sarah recently joined Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light and Adelaide Plains as the Innovation and Creative Industries Executive. Sarah has previoulsy worked for State Government. She has also worked in creative industries, collecting institutions, and in project management and delivery of a range of grant programs focussed on innovation, science and technology and the newly completed Barossa Campus.Sarah returns to the Barossa with husband Michael Treasure who has recently accepted the role of Operations Manager at the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre.

JEFF KRIEG CLASS OF 1995

As written by Jeff…After high school, I completed a Bachelor of Industrial Design at UniSA and have been employed as a Joinery Designer/Set Out Technician for one of Australia's leading joinery companies ever since. But, as grateful as I am for it, my job is not what drives me and it is certainly not what defines me. My life is about all the stuff in between. The little things. The passions, the hobbies, the people, the joys, the chocolate, the coffee, the love - and the smiles and laughter of my two little girls. This is life!My wife Jen and I live in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Our two girls, Mykayla (5) and Gemma (2) are the love of our lives and we dedicate all of our spare time to them. I am currently finishing off hand-building my own recording studio and workshop - as I still love to write and record music and also build hand-made guitars. I still enjoy sport and although I don't play any competetively anymore, I still like to keep fit and stay active. As well as this, I am photographing South Australian birds of prey for a book I am writing on the same topic - an 8 year (thus far) project which will hopefully be completed in 2020.If I could inspire the coming generations by telling them anything it would be this: Life is not about wanting to do something or be something "extraordinary" - life is about seeing the extraordinary within the ordinary. Be confident and happy with who you are and what you do because we don't need accolades or society's measuring stick of "success" to be successful. For me - I am an every day person who loves the extraordinary blessings that I have in my every day life. And "love" in its many different forms, is the glue that holds it all together. So love with all your heart, laugh often and look for the brilliance in the little things. If you can't find it there, you'll never be happy searching for it somewhere else. Life is a gift. Jeff

RHETT MONTGOMERIE CLASS OF 2017Congratulations to Rhett who made his SANFL debut for Central Districts this year.

RYAN FALKENBERG CLASS OF 2016Congratulations to Ryan who made his SANFL debut for Central Districts this year.


Faith AlumniCOURTNEY PERCIVAL (NEE ERROCK) CLASS OF 2011In 2012 Courtney spent a year studying in Japan at Faith’s sister school, Seibo Gakuen in Saitama Prefecture. She returned home in 2013 and began her Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Arts degrees at the University of Adelaide. Courtney graduated in 2016 with a double major in Japanese and English. In 2017 she began teaching Year 6-12 Japanese at Hope Christian College. In 2019 Courtney was very excited to be offered a teaching position back at Faith Lutheran College. Currently, Courtney is the Languages Coordinator and teaches Year 7-12 Japanese and Year 10 PLP. Courtney married Ben Percival in April 2019 and resides in Nuriootpa.

ELSA MATTHUS 2003/2004 Elsa Matthus joined Faith College from Berlin, Germany back in 2003/4 as a part of a student exchange program. Residing with Mark and Gloria Rosenzweig out at Moculta during her time in Australia, the city girl fell in love with farm life and the Barossa community. The stark change from Berlin to the Barossa inspired Elsa for a future career to include working with plants. During her time at Faith, Elsa had a keen passion for the arts and participated in Faith’s Musical, West Side Story. Upon Elsa’s return to Germany, she commenced a Biology Degree before travelling to Cambridge for five years to complete her PhD in Biology. Elsa recalls ‘I had to write my PhD in English and luckily, as a result of my time in Australia, I felt more confident and comfortable in articulating my work.’ Elsa and partner Ben Rosenthal recently visited Faith College during

a month-long stay with her original host parents and enjoyed reminiscing and touring Faith’s new facilities. Their recent travels also included the Gold Coast, River Murray, Yorke Peninsula and SE Asia, India and Nepal. Elsa now plans to seek work as a Plant Scientist with

Elsa Matthus pictured with students Bethany Rosenboom, Tiffanie Gaczol & Ella Varpenius who will travel to Germany with staff member Kirsty Rosenzweig pictured.

a particular focus on Agriculture, Biodiversity, Sustainability and Food Biosecurity, looking at the breeding of plants that can adapt to changes in our climate and soil. Elsa plans to welcome our staff and students later in the year when the German Trip contingent lands in Berlin.


Faith AlumniMADELEINE HOPGOOD CLASS OF 2013Since graduation Madeleine has completed a Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management at the University of South Australia, while continually and currently working at Peter Lehmann Wines. Madeleine undertook the Barossa Young Ambassador Program as part of the 2019 Barossa Vintage Festival and was successful in winning the 2019 Young Ambassador of the Year and the Young Ambassador Project Prize. Madeleine quotes, ‘The program was such an amazing experience that I highly recommend.’ Madeleine has recently been appointed as the Functions Coordinator at Peter Lehmann Wines.

MICHAEL SLADE CLASS OF 2013Michael completed a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Biochemistry at the University of Adelaide. After also undertaking studies in Education. He currently holds a position as an SSO in the Disability Unit of Nuriootpa High School. In 2018 he proposed to Madeleine Hopgood, and they are currently in the process of planning their wedding, followed by an overseas European trip early next year.

TINA HERD CLASS OF 2012Recently walked away from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Annual Prizes & Awards Ceremony at Flinders University in April with two prestigious awards. Tina received The Wallis Heritage Consulting Prize for the highest mark in the Archaeological Field Methods topic in 2018 and the Integrated Heritage Services Prize for the highest mark in the Archaeology of the First Australians topic in 2018. Tina graduated from Flinders University with an Honours degree in History and a Bachelor in Archaeology. She is currently taking time out to travel interstate and overseas.


Faith AlumniNADIA VON BERTOUCH CLASS OF 2013SANFL Team of the Year Captain, Nadia Von Bertouch surprised the Open Girls Football Team on Thursday 30th May with a specialised coaching session at the College. Recently named captain of the Women's SANFL team of the year and co-caption for the Women’s North Adelaide Football Club, Nadia’s natural leadership skills engaged the students immediately as they participated in drills focusing on ball handling skills and kicking techniques.

CHARLENE LUZUK, CLASS OF 2001Graduating from University with a Bachelor in International Development Studies, Charlene took up a job with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), an International Non-Government Organisation. Charlene worked in New Zealand for almost 6 years in the International Programmes Department. This saw her managing projects across the Asia-Pacific Region where she developed a passion for Community Development. After living in Vietnam and the Solomon Islands and working for the same organisation there, she took a break and spent a few years living in Japan where she focussed her energy on reaching people in Japan with the Gospel, through various methods like Adult and Children's English classes, music events, sporting events and Bible Studies. She looks back on her time in Japan (where she learnt to speak Japanese) as the best years of her life! From Japan she was called back into ADRA again, this time as the Regional Director for North Queensland, NT and Torres Strait Islands where she spent 2 years in Townsville. Two months after starting there, Tropical Cyclone Debbie hit, and she was thrust into leading a full-scale response including being a first responder. As Regional Director, her role focuses on assisting churches to engage with their communities through development projects focussed in low socio-economic areas, managing Op Shops, supporting and equipping volunteers, fundraising, school visits and more. Earlier this year she was called to be the South Australian ADRA Director and is living back in Adelaide for the first time in 18 years. To know more about ADRA, go to www.adra.org.au

Back: Nadia von Bertouch pictured with Stephanie Mifflin, Amelia Ramsey, Leticia Semmler, Sarah Paige, Becky Havis, Molly Wellman, Caitlin Stafford, Georgia Carter, Stacey Thom, Monique Evans & staff members Ivan Muster & Janelle Vanderloo. Front: Samantha Lange, Jessica Scott, Georgie Smart, Maggie Hadden, Andie-Samantha Smidmore, Abby Griffiths, Sydney Schild, Sasha Willmott & Libby Fiebiger.


HANNAH MINGE CLASS OF 2017 Since graduating, Hannah has started her own Music Agency, The Sesh’n, which covers event management, venue booking and promotions. The Sesh’n provides punters with the unique and unforgettable experience of live music. Hannah has also stage managed festivals such as ‘Groovin The Moo’ and books events for the HQ on Hindley Street. www.facebook.com/theseshn

PHILIP GRACE CLASS OF 2014Philip undertook a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at the University of Adelaide, completing an honours degree in theoretical physics in 2018 and graduating with first class honours. For his academic performance during honours, he was awarded the University Medal. Philip was also awarded the H. S. Green Prize and the David Murray Scholarship in Science, both for outstanding academic achievement. He is now pursuing a PhD in high energy particle physics at Adelaide, in collaboration with the Belle II experiment. This work investigates the fundamental building blocks of the universe and aims to find out why there is far more matter than antimatter in the universe.

Faith Alumni

JAMIE FEWSTER CLASS OF 1998After graduating in 1997, Jamie attended Adelaide University to complete a Bachelor of Music. He also completed a Graduate Diploma of Education in 2002. In 2003, Jamie moved to Murray Bridge to take up full-time work at Unity College, where he filled roles such as Year 8/9 Coordinator, Head of

Music, and acting roles in Executive Leadership. Jamie completed a Master of Educational Leadership in 2016, after moving to Port Lincoln to take up his current role of Head of Senior School at Navigator College at the end of 2015. Jamie married his wife Amy (nee Schuppan) in 2004, and has 3 children. Ella (11), Jed (9) and Gracie (6). Jamie is loving life on the EP, currently serving as Head of Senior School, SACE Coordinator and Christian Studies Learning Area Leader, as well as supporting Amy with her Hair Studio ‘Indalo Hair’

ASHLEIGH FOX CLASS OF 2008Ashleigh and partner Andrew Prior welcomed their baby girl, Ruby Prior, into the world on Thursday 30th May 2019.


JAN NEUMANN From our Accounts Department who retired at the end of August after 8 1/2 years of service to the College.

JOSH HEIN Josh recently accepted the Chaplain role at Faith Lutheran College and will commence in Term 4. Josh is married to Faith Alumni student Bethany McKenzie. BETHANY HEIN (NEE MCKENZIE, CLASS OF 2007)Bethany completed a Bachelor of Primary/Middle Education at The University of South Australia and also studied the Lutheran Strand at ALC, graduating in 2011. Bethany undertook her first year of teaching at Tatachilla Lutheran College, and then secured a permanent position at Unity College as a middle school teacher and Year Level Coordinator. Bethany married Josh in December 2013. They have a daughter, Quinn Charlotte (born 16/2/17) and son, Noah Geoffrey (born 30/11/18). In Bethany's 'spare time' she runs her own Kanga-training business which is a postnatal exercise class for mums & babies.

Welcome

Farewell

Staff Updates

The Faith Community welcomes Katrina McAliece to the Uniform Shop, Melissa Farley and Renae Sauer to our Accounts Department and

Michael Hill and Michael Treasure to the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre.

JUDY MINGE, CAROL AND GREG KRETCHMER at the finish line after completing the 26km Women’s Pioneer Trail on Saturday 13th April as part of the Grace Project aiming to support 40,000 refugee children to go to school.

COLLEGE COUNSELLOR NICKI JOHN (NEE SCHUSTER, CLASS OF 1994) with husband Craig and children Mila and Huey.

CHAPLAIN ADAM YEAGER Concluded three years of service at Faith College at the end of Term 3, taking up a chaplaincy role at Unity College, Murray Bridge.

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