Compass No. 610 May 2021

From the Principal

More Than A Word

The 2021 theme for Reconciliation Australia of More Than A Word, Reconciliation Takes Action, encourages all of us to reflect and then act on ways in which we can enhance relationships between the broader Australian Community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. One of the actions highlighted on their website at https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/ is to take a stand against racism.  It is easy for all of us to have unconscious biases and attitudes.  One of our core values is that Pacific is a place where all people can feel safe and equally valued.  For this to be a lived value we need to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for the richness that is brought into our community and lives through the diversity of our community and our indigenous culture.  Through listening carefully to each other and to nature, understanding and connection grows.  A wonderful reflection about this is presented by Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann DADIRRI (Official Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Video)

God sees all of humanity as equally loved parts of his creation.  In the New Testament there is a strong statement that all of humanity has been reconciled to God and each other through Jesus’ death and resurrection.  Our challenge is to have this equality of love and capacity to listen, flow through us and around us.

Principal's Log

Our community thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be entertained by an outstanding production of Grease.  The talent shone through the voice, character, and movement of every member of the cast. Creative and powerful direction by Mrs Janine Delaney and her team, the talent, energy and timing unleashed by the choreography of Madison Randl and musical direction of Neil Booth, supported by Mrs Hickey’s creative and colourful costume and set design brought the class of 59 alive. The joy of performance flowed from the stage and reverberated through the audience. Congratulations to Mrs Janine Delaney and her team and all members of the cast and crew for a professional and thoroughly entertaining production. Thank you to Mrs Alisha Marxen, Mrs Ceilidh King, Mr Alex O’Connor, Ally Hickey, Mrs Wanda Hayes, Mr Damien Nolan, Mrs Janine Stone, Mr Brett Jones and Jayden Toohey for their leadership, and our parents for their support. A wonderful collaboration and celebration of talent.

Congratulations to Catalina Stylianou, Luka Stylianou, Jada Baker and Sienna Baker on their success at the recent Australian Kayaking Championships. Jada won gold in the U14 K1 and K2 200m sprints, Sienna Baker won gold for the U12 K2 200m and 500m and a Bronze for the K1 200m and 500m events, Luka won bronze for the U14 K4 200m and 500m and Catalina made the semifinals for the U16 K2 500m event. This is an outstanding performance and we thank Mr Gary Graves and his team for their support of our kayaking students.

We also congratulate Amedy Buchanan and Abigail Tracey who have been successful in being awarded a place in the Young Endeavour Youth Development Program. The girls were involved in a highly competitive selection process and now can look forward to working with other young people to sail a tall ship from Brisbane to Cairns.  We thank Ms Kim Wood for her support of these student’s application.

On Sunday a number of families came together to celebrate their first communion at St Mark’s.  It was a very special moment for these young people and their families as Pastor Ray, Pastor Tim and the St Mark’s congregation celebrated this important milestone. We look forward to growing with them in their faith journey here at St Mark’s and at Pacific.

Our netballers have been having one of their most successful seasons as part of the Fisherman’s Road competition.  We congratulate all of the teams on their season and wish them all the best for their final games and the upcoming finals.  Thank you to Head of Netball Development Ms Michelle Duffy and coaches Mrs Abi Blessing, Ms Mel Pietrala, Mrs Emma Lendrum, Ms Jayde Noble and Miss Catie O’Keefe for their support of the teams.

May God enable us to engage in deep listening to grow in our understanding and connection to each other.

Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal

From the College Pastor

National Reconciliation Week

Have you seen a cockatoo lately? A sulphur-crested white cocky, or what about the rarer black cockatoo?

For numerous indigenous peoples throughout Australia, the black and white cockatoos are totem animals for differing social groups and clans.

This is true for the Guugu Yimithirr people of far north Queensland. George Rosendale, a former elder and Lutheran pastor from the Hopevale community, tells the story of the black and white cockatoo and how they reconciled their differences. He writes;

The cockatoos were brothers who lived long ago. When they became men, the black cockatoo realised he was different. He did not like it. He became very angry with his father because he made him black. He decided to change the way things were. One day he was found by his brother, the white cockatoo, sitting under a tree, very upset and angry. ‘What is the matter with you, my brother?’ he asked.

‘I’m very angry with my father,’ he answered. ‘He made you white and he made me black. I don’t like it. I’m going to change my colour.’

He went to his uncle, who lived over the range. He asked him for honey and clay. His uncle gave him what he wanted. He took the clay and made it into powder; then he put the honey all over himself and sprinkled the powered clay over the honey. He looked at himself and said: ‘Now I am like my brother.’

His grandfather, the storm bird, was very angry with the foolish brother. He called the North wind to bring rain. The monsoons came, and it rained and rained and rained, and washed all the clay and honey away.

Later, his brother found him again sitting under the tree, angry, sad and sorry for himself. He said, ‘My brother, you did a foolish thing to hurt our father. We are his sons. He made both of us and he loves us. Come on, be happy! Our father loves you just as much as he loves me. We both belong to him. Be happy and rejoice.’

To this day, the black cockatoos are happy. They even sing while flying and eating.[1]

This sounds very much like another well-known biblical story, the parable of the lost or prodigal son. In this gospel story of Jesus, two differing sons need reconciliation. Reconciliation because their relationships are broken and fractured. There is anger. There is hurt to the Father and to each other. Forgiveness and restoration is needed.

Reconciliation is needed in our lives too, because as humans, we are good at creating barriers between differing peoples. Through Jesus, we are made one, no black or white, no male no female, no Jew no Gentile. We are all equally loved and reconciled to one another and to God. We are given peace and common ground that is beyond the differences and the divisions we develop.

The theme for National Reconciliation Week this year is: “More than a word, reconciliation takes action.”  Reflecting on this story of the black and white cockatoos, what does reconciliation look like to you? In what ways can reconciliation be put into action in your relationships, in your school, in your community, in our country?

Several years ago, Aboriginal Christian leaders in Australia acknowledged that: “Through Christ, we have the strength to be reconciled to each other and to the land. This means we are involved with Christ in the process of breaking down the barriers that divide Australian Aboriginal peoples from each other and from other Australians in this land.”[2]

In our schools, in our family relationships, in our communities, in our country, Christ is calling us, inviting us to be part of the healing he offers, reconciliation between black and white. How can we walk, as well as talk reconciliation in deliberate ways? 

A prayer for reconciliation…

Lord Jesus, you are the one who calls and invites us into reconciliation. The reconciliation you accomplished on the cross. Heal the divisions and hostilities in our land between people of different race, colour and religion. Forgive us for the barriers and separations we create and give us new ways to put our words of reconciliation into real-life tangible action. In your name, we pray. Amen.

Pastor Tim Jarick, College Pastor


[1] Rainbow Spirit Theology; Towards an Australian Aboriginal Theology by the Rainbow Spirit Elders, Harper Collins, East Melbourne: 1997, 71-72.

[2] Rainbow Spirit Theology, 70.

 

From the Head of Senior College Students

Grease Production

I am sure that much has already been said about the great success of the school musical “Grease”, however it was a privilege to be able to see, first hand, the hours of hard work and dedication come to fruition over the weekend. The cast and production crew should be commended on their efforts and professional approach to this event. To be able to juggle the demands of a production as well as an academic workload is a remarkable feat. I wish you all the very best for your upcoming exams and end of term assessments and pray that you have a smooth end to the term as it approaches quickly.

Red Shield Door Knock Appeal

It has been great to see the Pacific Lutheran community get behind the Red Shield Appeal this month. Students and families have contributed to the Salvation Army’s appeal through “guess the jellybean” competitions, ‘red food’ tuckshop purchases, casual clothes day and of course the food drive. The amount of food donated already has been outstanding and I would encourage all to contribute where they can.

Uniform Expectations

With the Winter season fast approaching, we have begun to see a change in temperature. We are now in full Winter uniform for all students. Parents and students are reminded that formal uniform items are to be worn with the formal uniform, and sports uniform items are to be worn with sports uniform. There should not be mixing of one set of uniform with the other, in particular sports jackets and formal jumpers or sports hats and formal hats. Senior College students are to be wearing their blazers to and from school each day, and all boys need to wear ties throughout the day, along with wear navy or black socks under their long pants (no coloured socks) as per the school uniform policy.

A reminder that for girls, make-up of any form (foundation, false nails or eye-lash extensions) are not allowed and should not be worn to school.  As per the handbook, normal jewellery expectations still apply. For all students, hats still need to be worn (on heads) to and from school, and at all classroom breaks.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school for clarification.

2021 Friday Night Basketball competition

Term Three marks the start of the Friday Night Schools Basketball competition, which is one of the most popular sporting events in the school sport calendar. Some important information to note for this year:

  • The Senior (Yr 11/12) basketball season will start in Week 1 of Term 3, running for 9 weeks (including finals matches in week 8 and 9 of term).
  • Junior and Intermediate (Year 7-10) teams will start playing later in Term 3 and therefore conclude late in Term 4 (see below for approximate structure)

TERM 3

Hols

TERM 4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

 

1

2

3

4

5

Senior Rounds

SF

GF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior & Intermediate

Rounds

SF

GF

 
  • Only 1 parent per player, per team will be allowed entry as spectators.
  • All teams will be required to supply a scorer for each game, so parents please be prepared to volunteer. If you need help in learning how to score, it is easy to learn at each venue (referee and convenors can help you).
  • Teams have been finalised and will be emailed more information throughout the term.
  • Games can be played at venues all around the Sunshine Coast from between 4.00pm – 8.00pm and parents will need to organise their own transport to and from venues.
  • Anyone who signs up will need to commit to the entire season (once teams have been entered, we must fill all nominated teams).

For more information about the season, please contact Mr Hauser as soon as possible.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge and thank the College Captains for their tireless efforts, thoughts and ideas throughout the year so far. It has been tremendously refreshing and energising to work with such a motivated and enthusiastic group of leaders who are passionate and enthusiastic about supporting and growing the College in a variety of ways. A lot of their work goes unnoticed and behind the scenes, but their contribution this year alone has been tremendous. Keep up the great work.

God bless.

Mr Mark Hauser, Head of Senior College Students

From the Head of Learning K-5

What is National Reconciliation Week?

Every year, National Reconciliation Week is celebrated from the 27th May to the 3rd  June. It is a time dedicated to building positive, respectful relationships between Australians and celebrating indigenous culture. The overarching aim of this period is to explore how we can best contribute to the reconciliation process.

Every year there is a theme attributed to National Reconciliation Week, which reinforces the idea that we all have a part to play. The theme for 2021 ‘More than a word’ is a tribute to that. Reconciliation takes action, so this year’s theme is all about taking action.

Every year workplaces, schools, early learning services, community groups, reconciliation groups, and people right across the country host a whole range of events.

Please follow the link below to access ‘Colour For Reconciliation’ by Jessica Johnson

https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian Community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Mrs Sue Zweck, Head of Learning K-5

From the Head of Outdoor Education

Young Endeavour Program

Congratulations to Year 10 students Amedy Buchanan and Abigail Tracey who have been selected to participate in this year’s Young Endeavour Youth Development program. 

The Young Endeavour program is internationally recognised in the field of sail training.  This experiential program is delivered over the course of eleven days, students from all over the nation come together to learn a diverse range of skills required to sail a tall. 

The immersive nature of the program encourages youth to rapidly develop interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills, which are transferable to everyday life and career settings.  The program is also designed to elicit an appreciation of the strength diversity brings and instil a desire to contribute back to the community, increasing both individual and social capital. 

We wish Amedy and Abigail the best of luck when they set sail later in the year.

Ms Kim Wood, Head of Outdoor Education

From the Head of Learning Enrichment

Social Studio

The Social Studio at Bokarina delivers a range of group life skill programs and support for young people with the aim of helping reduce social isolation.

Social Studio have an upcoming Girls Only Slumber Party, more details can be found here.

Mrs Jo Belchamber, Head of Learning Enrichment

Food for Thought

5 Ways to Increase your Emotional Flexibility

Being able to “go with the flow” and be flexible in your thinking is a necessary skill for dealing with life’s inevitable changes. This is a trait that helps us adjust more easily to new circumstances, challenges and situations as they arise.

Whether it’s starting a new job, taking a new class or getting married, being cognitively flexible helps us to grow and get along better with others.

For more information click on the link below.

https://www.verywellmind.com

Mrs Annie Williams College Counsellor

Friends of Pacific

Connecting College and Community

A reminder that PLC Community Connect is live on the College website. Community Connect is an initiative of Pacific Lutheran College and Friends of Pacific, which aims to unite, build and strengthen connections within our community.

To connect with businesses in our community, visit: https://www.pacificlutheran.qld.edu.au/.

As a past or current family of the College and a business owner, we encourage you to list your business in our free online directory. To be part of PLC Community Connect, simply visit the above link.

Next Meeting

Friends of Pacific meets on the third Tuesday of each month with our next meeting to be held on June 15th.  We meet in the College Library at 6:30pm and all are welcome.

Quote of the Week

“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”

– Mattie Stepanek.

Click here to follow our Friends of Pacific Facebook page.

Mrs Jenny Lee, Friends of Pacific Chairperson

Library News

Book Club

Please submit any Book Club orders online by Sunday please. Order forms were given to your child’s teacher last week.

Robots, Dragonflies and Yarn Balls in the Library

This week junior students played with ozobots – tiny robots that students can code by drawing different combinations of coloured lines. They also had fun making dragonflies out of beads and pipe cleaners, while our secondary students got messy making decorative yarn balls out of wool and glue.

Rebel Readers’ Alliance

We are looking for expressions of interest in setting up a chapter of Rebel Readers’ Alliance at the school, for students in grades 4-6. This is an Australia-wide online book club that would meet once a month in the library to discuss that month’s book.

If there is enough interest, the library would purchase the membership, however parents would need to purchase or borrow the book each month. You can find more information here https://rebelreaders.com.au/. If you are interested, please let the library staff know or email me at nkeen@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

Ms Narelle Keen, Teacher Librarian

College News

School Photos

Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below until Wednesday 2nd June, after which late fees/additional charges will be incurred.

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School photography information:

  • Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
  • Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased more than 7 days after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
  • Package delivery - photographic packages will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
  • Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the 'previous years or group photo' tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the 'Order School Photos Here' button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past

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Miss Carolyn Sainty, Administrative Executive Secretary

Pacific Lutheran Kindergarten & Early Learning Service

Together we are raising funds with Entertainment. Choose a Membership that is right for you.  Visit: Pacific Lutheran Kindergarten & Early Learning Service (entdigital.net)

Mrs Ann Barwick, Administration Assistant

Cultural News

Music Update

Term Two has been a busy time for staff and students in Music!  On Friday 14th May, we were invited to support the Caloundra RSL at their annual memorial for the HSA Centaur.  Eliza Bryan, Nicola Hewitt and Franklin Stamm, accompanied by Mr David Simpfendorfer, were honoured to sing the hymns and lay a wreath in commemoration of the 268 lives lost when the AHS Centaur was torpedoed off the Coast of Moreton Island.

On Monday 24th May, the Jazz Band were privileged to have guest conductor, Dr Rob McWilliams complete a short rehearsal with them.  After working internationally for many years, Dr McWilliams is currently an Education Outreach Clinician for Yamaha Music and a sessional lecturer at the Jazz Institute in Brisbane.  Although our session was very short, he gave us some helpful insights on how to be better musicians and how to strengthen our band.  We look forward to having him back in the near future, and hope to work with him for longer sessions with some more of our ensembles.

Date Claimer:  On Saturday 5th June, the Music Department is holding a fundraising event for our 2022 Music Tour.  From 7.30am – 3.30pm we will be at Bunnings Caloundra hosting a sausage sizzle.  The Jazz Band will provide some musical entertainment throughout the day.  If you are in the area, please stop by to grab a sausage and help us raise money for our upcoming trip!

On the same date, student musicians Frank and Louis Martin will be performing at the Australian Busking Championships in Noosa.  We wish them all the best!

All ensembles have been busily rehearsing for a number of upcoming performances.  On Friday 18th June, the Senior Strings are participating in a Combined Schools String Workshop at Siena Senior Catholic College.  They, along with Junior Strings, are also preparing for the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod early next term.  All ensembles are looking forward to performing at our Semester One Ensembles Concert on Thursday 24th June!   More details will be out soon.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Mrs Aleisha Tuaine, Head of Department – Music

From the Head of Career Development

TAFE courses available for mid-year entry

There are a wide range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses that are now available through our local TAFE, for commencement in June or July this year. Course options include Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Business Administration, Applied Fashion and Design Technology, Community Services, and Tourism. Year 10 and 11 students who may be interested in taking up any of these courses should make an appointment to speak to Mrs Wanda Hayes as soon as possible.

Information session for Cert III Aviation (Remote Pilot)

The Sunshine Coast Technical and Trade Training Centre is hosting an information session on Wednesday 16th June at 4:00pm. The session will focus on their Certificate III Aviation (Remote Pilot), which is now available to Year 10 and 11 students, for mid-year entry. The information session is available to students who are interested in enrolling in the course, as well as their parents. Registration is essential. Details are available on the attached flyer.

Hastings Deering 2022 apprenticeship intake

Hastings Deering is a large company employing apprentices in the following fields:

  • Engine Reconditioner
  • Auto Electrician
  • Boilermaker
  • Diesel Fitter
  • Mechanical Fitter

Recruitment for the 2022 intake is now open. Year 12 students interested in applying should go to http://hastingsdeering.com.au/apprentice22.  Please note, this intake is for full-time apprenticeships only.

Experience ACU 2021

Experience ACU offers online and on-campus workshops for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to get a taste of uni life. The on-campus event will be on Wednesday 30th June, with the webinars running at other times over the school holidays.

This event is your chance to try out the degrees you’re interested in and see what uni all is about. This year’s hands-on workshops will feature: biomedical science, education, law, midwifery, music, nursing, paramedicine, physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology and occupational therapy, sport and exercise science and visual arts. Plus, there are online webinars covering: arts, business and IT, criminology and criminal justice, theology, and philosophy.

Representatives from the ACU Weemala Indigenous Higher Education Unit will also be available to talk with you about how they can support you on your university journey.

 Places in some workshops fill fast, so register online now at acu.edu.au/experience-acu

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development

Sport News

Senior Sport

Competitive Sport Results

SCISSA Volleyball

Congratulations to the Open A Girls 2-1 for their win on Wednesday! The Open Boys and Open Girls B teams had some tough games but represented the college admirably.

Well done to the following students for being awarded MVP this week:

  • Emily McKenzie
  • Hayley Young
  • Noah Beasley
  • Connor Dines

Netball

Well done to the PLC Netball Teams for some great results this week.

Round 8

Team

Results

MVP

PLC Crystal

Won

Juliette Kenna

PLC Amber

Won

Brooke Hodgetts

PLC Emerald

Won

Isabelle Pepper

PLC Jade

Won

Holly King

PLC Opal

Loss

Amahli Kentispeare

PLC Pearl

Won

Eden Williams

PLC Sapphire

Loss

Gabby Gorham

 

SCSS Rugby Union

Well done to the U13s for their first win of the season! The team is showing great development each week and it was a well deserved win. The U15s had a tough game against James Nash, but the effort from our committed players can’t be faulted.

Athletics Carnival

Just a reminder that parents are invited to spectate at the Junior and Senior Athletics Carnivals held next week. Spectators must sign in using QR Codes that will be placed around the track. Parents must also stay outside the fenced track area. Students will need their House uniform, hat and plenty of food and water for the day. We are looking forward to a fantastic few days of Athletics!

Pacific FC News

The U16 Cobra’s remain undefeated and top of the ladder after an absolute nail biter on Saturday with Sunshine Coast representative player Matt Kirby delivering a hat trick with the final winning corner goal scored in the very last minute! Pacific Cobras 3 - Caloundra Black 2.

Competitive Sport Term 3

Students have had the opportunity recently to sign up for Term 3 competitive sports on NAV. If students want to play in a competitive basketball, water polo or touch football team, they must sign up on NAV. This is how we will know how many teams we will have and how many coaches to organise. The portal will stay up until Friday.

Athletics

With the Athletics Carnival coming up on the 4th of June, there are a few key details in preparation

  1. On NAV, there is a sign up for students to nominate to do 12yrs High Jump, 13-19 years Javelin and 12-19 years 1500m run. These events will be held during upcoming lunch times for district nominations and age champion points (no house points awarded). If students are interested in participating in these events, they need to sign up asap!
  2. Track nominations will also be done on NAV this year. Anyone who is interested in running the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m at Athletics Carnival, need to sign up before the 19th of May.

Student Recognition

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievements in sport:

  • Alicia Woods, Kaitlin Brown, Imogen Hiley and Maggie Princehorn for their selection in Independent District Cross Country Team
  • Sam Williams for selection in Independent District Surfing Team.
  • Katie Graves, Kiana Campbell, Laayla McAuliffe and Ryan Salvesen for their selection in Independent District 13-15yrs Basketball teams
  • Elijah Modlin for his selection in Queensland State League Men’s Basketball Team Team for Sunshine Coast Phoenix.

Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Head of Sport

Pacific Lutheran Kayaking

 

Congratulations to Catalina Stylianou, Luka Stylianou, Jada Baker and Sienna Baker for participating in the Australian Kayaking Championships in Adelaide from the 19th – 23rd May.

All four Pacific Lutheran College students performed exceptionally well over the sprint kayaking distances. Jada Baker won gold for both the U14 K1 and K2 200m sprints. Sienna Baker won gold for the U12 K2 200m and 500m plus a Bronze for the K1 200m and 500m individual events. Luka Stylianou won Bronze for the U14 K4 200m and 500m.  Catalina made the semi-finals of the U16 K2 500m.

An amazing effort to make finals and receive medals at the Australian Championships. A special congratulations to Jada Baker who is currently the fastest for U14 girl in Australian paddling, with a time of 1.00.38 seconds to win gold in the 200m.  

Pacific Lutheran College is one of a few schools in Australia to offer training for K1, K2, K4, TK1 and TK2 kayaking. We also have students learning the difficult art of C1 and C2 canoeing. Training occurs each Monday and Thursday afternoon from 3.30 – 5.00pm at Lake Kawana. To promote the sport further two Tokyo bound Olympians (Alyssa Bull and Alyce Wood) will be attending training in Week 10.

Contact Mr Graves or Mrs Campbell at school for more details

Mr Gary Graves, Head of Department - HPE, Kayaking Coordinator

Uniform Shop

Winter Uniforms

Winter is nearly upon us and it is time for Jumpers and Jackets.

The Uniform Shop currently has a full range of Formal Jumpers in stock for Year 1-12 students. Currently Sports Jackets for Prep – Year 12 are in stock in sizes 4 and 8-14 as well as L-XXL. All other sizes in Sports Jackets are on order. They will be available for order on FlexiSchools once the stock arrives in store, so please keep an eye on the website.

Trousers for all Year 10-12 students are available in store and online for the Winter Uniform. A reminder that blazers are a requirement for Years 10-12 as part of the Winter Uniform.

If you need to come into the Uniform Shop for a fitting, please ensure you make an appointment by calling the Main Reception on 5436 7300. The Uniform Shop hours are Wednesday to Friday (term time) from 8.00am – 10.00am.

Mrs Peta King, Uniform Shop Coordinator

St Mark’s Lutheran Church

Worship @ St Mark's

Sharing a common mission and ministry with Pacific Lutheran College

“Growing in faith and sharing God’s love with others”

Weekly worship services are held at 14 Bombala Terrace Caloundra at 8.30am and 9.30am. We are thankful that we are able to meet together each week for worship. As we do this, there are still physical distancing, signing in, and hygiene requirements we need to follow in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community.

Our worship services are intergenerational with a blend of traditional and contemporary.

You’re welcome to follow us on Facebook and visit our Church webpage.

All are welcome at any of our services.

Pastor Ray Morris, St Mark’s Lutheran Church (0429 856 532 or lutherancaloundra@gmail.com)

Upcoming Dates

MAY

27                        Under Eights Morning

21-22                  Senior College Musical - ‘Grease’

27                        Year 4-6 SCISSA Trial Game - GSLC

28                        Caloundra Show Holiday

31                        Year 4-6 SCISSA Training

JUNE

1                          10-19yrs Regional Cross Country

1                          Year 8 Outdoor Education Information Evening (6pm)

3                          Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival – USC

4                         Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival – USC

7                          Year 4-6 SCISSA Training (3.15-4.15pm)

7-11                    Year 10 Exams

8                          Year 3-5 Author Visit

8-11                    Middle College Exams