news E Faith Lutheran In This Issue: In This Issue: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (Click the links below to go to articles) Do Justice Corsages and Wristbands for Formal Youth Art Awards 2015 Booklists Equestrian Dates Christmas Markets Uniform Shop Health Centre News Girls Soccer Enrolments News 2015 Snow Sports Tours Certificate 2 in Agriculture Year 9’s Moo Baa and Munch Amp’d Awards Career News Library Hours Bowel Cancer Awareness Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Lutheran Holiday Camps Congratulations Athletes Halloween is Kind of Dumb! Grow Your Own Christmas Cards Information Hub Traineeships Somerset Regional Council Traineeships Business Traineeships Busy at Work Apprenticeship Services (Click the links below to go to articles) Student of the Week Aviation Careers for Girls Engineering Apprenticeship Information Night Ag Inspirations Health Inspirations Supercamp Australia Flowers by Jo Specialising in Corsages, wristbands and buttonholes for formals Issue 33 31 October 2014 Date Claimers • Monday 3 - Friday 9 November Youth Arts Week • Saturday 8 November Lockyer Valley Youth Arts Awards • Monday 10 - Friday 14 November Year 12 Exam Block • Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day • Wednesday 19 November Year 12 Formal • Thursday 20 November Year 12 Red Frogs Visit Fresh or artificial flowers Modern or traditional designs Colours to match all dresses and suits Bouquets and arrangments also available. Place your order today! Phone 0418 198 312 email: josflowers@bigpond.com www.josflowers.com.au • Friday 21 November Valedictory • Monday 24 - Friday 28 November Exam Block • Monday 24 November National Young Leaders Day Enews Faith Lutheran College Do Justice Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29(NIV) When you meet someone who epitomises what it means to be a follower of Christ you feel a sense of contentment. There is a real peace in their presence; a calmness, and it is a place you feel that you would like to stay a while. As a teacher, encountering such humility in youth is even more compelling. Students of this nature, draw others calmly into their care and friendship circle without fuss or fanfare. No acknowledgement is required, yet their efforts are priceless. A better reflection of the humble heart of Jesus can be difficult to find. By pure coincidence, the last three novels that I have read (over a rather extended period of time I am afraid to say) have had one character who has this presence within the plot. In reading the story, it is a real ‘sigh’ to learn more of their character and influence on others. And if they are victorious in whatever manner the novel is that little bit ‘nicer’, for want of a better word. Humility that triumphs is a draw card that is very hard to resist. So how do we manage to actively resist the man that is Jesus for so long? To have lived daily in his presence and resisted learning from him must have been hard work. How much easier would it have been to simply rest in his nature; to take on that real sense of contentment and peace? A peace that passes all human understanding. “I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest PD for your souls”. As Christians, if we resist this call to take the yoke of Jesus upon us and learn from him, we must be working very hard to keep him out. For there is nothing but effortless rest in being absolutely, 100% with our Lord and Saviour. Being with him is a place we could stay in contentment forever. NE PATI W E WEL NTS COM E lainland ental Phone “Caring for your family’s Smile” So why do I often refrain from actively seeking to learn from him? Don’t ask me! 07 5465 7995 Now proudly part of the “Members Choice” and “Members Care” networks of Medibank, MBF, HBA and HCF Yours in Faith, www.plainlanddental.com.au Shop 13 Plainland Plaza 3 Gehrke Road, Plainland QLD 4341 contact@plainlanddental.com.au Christine Taylor Director of Student Services Home Plainland Dental BC Sized.indd 1 17/12/2013 9:55:50 AM Flowers by Jo Specialising in Corsages, wristbands and buttonholes for formals Fresh or artificial flowers Plainland’s Hardware and Rural Centre Modern or traditional designs Colours to match all dresses and suits ‘Go Where The Tradies Go’ Bouquets and arrangments also available. Phone 5465 6648 Place your order today! • • • • Phone 0418 198 312 email: josflowers@bigpond.com www.josflowers.com.au Home Hardware Tools Paint Timber • • • • Garden Gear Sheds Fencing Building Materials Cnr Cemetery Rd and Warrego Highway, Plainland Enews Faith Lutheran College 2015 Booklists 2015 booklists have been emailed to parents and are available on the Faith website. There are also copies available at the office. All orders placed online with Browns Office Choice to be delivered to the College or home will benefit our school as well as the Toowoomba Hospital Children’s Appeal. Closing date for these online orders is Wednesday 5th November. Thank you Annette Thorpe Receptionist Home Equestrian Dates Wednesday afternoon Equestrian is on again this term with the following dates booked: Christmas Markets Uniform Shop Term 4 is a busy time leading up to Christmas and as such, the Uniform Shop will be open every Monday until the end of Term from 12pm till 4pm. The Faith Christmas Markets are being held Tuesday 4th of November at the College Exciting News! The Year 9 Business Class will be running a Market Day with a Christmas theme on Tuesday 4 November. The Christmas markets are being held a little early in order to allow the Year 12 students to participate. Stalls operating on the day include: Product Slushies Cold Rock Lolly Bags Kebabs Fruit and Sweet Tie-Dye-TShirts Ice Tea and Tea Candles Christmas Cards and Messages Bakery Buns and Rolls Lucky Dips Christmas Cookies and Brownies Rocky Road/Caramel Slice We ask that parents will support the students as they embark on their first business venture bringing a variety of yummy product ideas to sell to our students. Week 4 October 29 – Swan Road Week 5 November 5 – Swan Road Week 6 November 12 – Swan Road Week 7 November 19 – Gatton Indoor Week 8 November 26 – Swan Road Any parents wanting to purchase small gifts from our stalls can place an order by emailing jwilliams@faithlc. qld.edu.au/ Tracey Muller Equestrian Coordinator Home Janise Williams ICT/Business Coordinator Please be advised that during these hours there will be parents in the Uniform Shop that have made bookings to have their child/children fitted for the Faith Uniform for 2015. If you have only one or two articles to purchase can we ask that you call College reception and place the order? Your items can then be left at the office or you can contact me on 0447 760 065 or via email at lmoore@faithlc.qld.edu.au to organise collection. Also if there are any parents that may have some spare time to volunteer in the Uniform Shop through this busy time, it would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted through the above email and would be grateful for any assistance. The online booking system to make a booking for fitting is also now up and running for new students only. Using this system, you can book you day and time now for your child to be fitted for uniforms. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on either the above mobile or email address. I look forward to meeting new parents and students for 2015. Libby Moore Uniform Coordinator 0447 760 065 Home Home Enews Faith Lutheran College Health Centre News Girls Soccer With summer weather well and truly here, please encourage your student to bring a water bottle to school. This term it has been the girls chance to take part in a TAS Soccer Carnival. These have taken place over the last two Saturdays at Westmac Anglican College. One tip is to get them to freeze their water bottle the night before if it’s the type that can be frozen. Students are allowed to take water into class with them. We all need to keep our fluids up but particularly students, especially when they are doing sport and PE. A lot of students have had headaches with the heat, and this is understandable, but a big percentage of them haven’t had much water to drink. I am reluctant to be giving out Panadol when they really just need fluids. Warm regards, Janelle Newton RN/ Student Advocate Home PD NE PATI W E WEL NTS COM E lainland ental Phone “Caring for your family’s Smile” 07 5465 7995 Now proudly part of the “Members Choice” and “Members Care” networks of Medibank, MBF, HBA and HCF www.plainlanddental.com.au Years 10/11/12 Team - Saturday 18 October Players: Naomi Lyne (c), Soraya Dunstan, Jenny Corfin-Pedersen, Kate Brimblecombe, Nicky Cox, Maddy Beutel, Breanna Josey, Jess Smith. Three matches were played and the girls acquitted themselves well showing some good skills and improving their teamwork as the day progressed. Naomi Lyne was player of the day for Faith. Plainland Dental BC Sized.indd 1 Shop 13 Plainland Plaza 3 Gehrke Road, Plainland QLD 4341 contact@plainlanddental.com.au 17/12/2013 9:55:50 AM Years 8/9 Team – Saturday 25 October Players: Katie Crothers (c), Emma Harper, Jess Mayne, Evie Corfin-Pedersen, Glenna-May Le Blansch, Sarah Von Bischoffshausen, Priscilla Daniels. The girls played four matches on what was a very hot day. They lost the first two but won the third 1-0 thanks to a great goal from Katie Crothers. This placed them third in their pool so they had to play off against third from the other pool. It finished in a nil all draw but Faith were unlucky not to win with a number of shots just missing. Katie Crothers was Faith’s player of the day. ‘Go Where The Tradies Go’ Phone 5465 6648 • • • • Yours in Soccer, Peter Miles Soccer Coordinator Plainland’s Hardware and Rural Centre Home Hardware Tools Paint Timber • • • • Garden Gear Sheds Fencing Building Materials Cnr Cemetery Rd and Warrego Highway, Plainland Faith Lutheran College Enrolments News 2015 Snow Sports Tour Re-enrolment for 2015 Thank you to all those families who have returned their Re-enrolment form. This information enables us to finalise plans for next year. If you have not yet returned this form it would be appreciated if you could do so at the earliest opportunity. If your child is not or may not be returning, completing this form will fulfil the College requirement of giving one term’s notice. Parents who do not give a term’s notice may be liable to pay an amount equal to one term’s fees. We do have spare forms at Student Reception if needed. Enrolment Update Enrolments for Year 7, 2015 are almost full and we still have vacancies for Year 8. We encourage anyone who is looking for a position in 2015 to please lodge an application as soon as possible so their child does not miss out on the opportunity of being involved in our Orientation days during November. There are limited vacancies in all other year levels. Interviews for 2016 are now being held and we are encouraged with the number of applications already received. If you have a child in Year 5 and you would like them to attend our College please contact the College for an Information Package and Enrolment Application. Applications can be downloaded from our website www.faithlc.qld.edu.au or by ringing 5466 9900. Cheryl Pisani Enrolments Officer Home Make a Date with the L atest Enews The Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star Local news, information & entertainment all year ‘round This 6 day tour is open to Year 11 & 12 students in 2015 and will be held during the September holidays. Print + Online www.gattonsta r.com.au It includes a morning of service at Christchurch and 4 ½ days of snow sports at Mt Hutt, New Zealand. There is a maximum of 40 spaces available. Expressions of Interest in attending are now open and will close on 3rd November 2014. If you would like further information, an Expression of Interest can be collected from Ms Wardle. Nicole Wardle Snow Sports Tour Coordinator Plainland’s Hardware and Rural Centre Home ‘Go Where The Tradies Go’ Phone 5465 6648 • • • • Hardware Tools Paint Timber • • • • Garden Gear Sheds Fencing Building Materials Cnr Cemetery Rd and Warrego Highway, Plainland Enews Faith Lutheran College Certificate II In Agriculture Year 9’s Moo Baa and Munch! Congratulations to our Year 11, Certificate 2 Agricultural students who participated in a workshop on cattle marking, branding and tagging on Monday. Although it was an extremely hot day especially around the branding fire, the students got the job done and successfully branded and tagged a number of cows. Emma O’Shea Agricultural Science Teacher. PD It was with great excitement that Year 9 students travelled to Toowoomba to experience Moo Baa Munch. lainland ental Held at Downlands College, students watched a working dog demonstration, enjoyed taking the temperature of a cow and listening to its heartbeat and digestive tract. Phone “Caring for your family’s Smile” www.plainlanddental.com.au Home 07 5465 7995 Now proudly part of the “Members Choice” and “Members Care” networks of Medibank, MBF, HBA and HCF A great time was had by all. Emma O’Shea Agricultural Science Teacher. NE PATI W E WEL NTS COM E As We Do Plainland Dental BC Sized.indd 1 Shop 13 Plainland Plaza 3 Gehrke Road, Plainland QLD 4341 contact@plainlanddental.com.au 17/12/2013 9:55:50 AM Concreting ‘We finish concrete to your needs’ Phone Paul 0439 860 790 Home Master Builders No: 68591 GeneraI Safety Induction No: 0825884 QBSA NO: 1054899. Paths and Driveways Carports Patios and Pergolas Plain Concrete Coloured Concrete Exposed and Stencilled Spray Paving Fully Licenced and Insured FREE QUOTES Enews Faith Lutheran College 1456 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale P: 5426 7296 4424 Warrego Highway Plainland P: 5411 4655 RGETor an Amp’d O F f ’T DONn nominatedSVP g. R endin ee t e b t s a a e e v e l ha u ar d, p If you Awar dvise if yo a wt to a r C ss to Mi Home E news Faith Lutheran College Career News Griffith University Gold Coast Bachelor of Education Secondary Design and Technology, Graphics and Manual Arts specialisations have been confirmed and approved for Griffith University Gold Coast campus for 2015. This is very late in the year and no material is showing on the GU web site. If you have an interest in a teaching career in these areas please contact Howard Middleton at h.middleton@ griffith.edu.au. Continuing Education Certificates These provide a pathway to Griffith undergraduate degree courses. Entry is not based on OP or Rank. Certificate students study part-time over two semesters in subjects related to their degree program. Visit www.griffith.edu.au/ pathways/alternative-entry/continuing-education-certificates. Australian Catholic University (ACU) Information Session www.life-less-ordinary.org/undergraduate/events Date: Monday 22 December Time: 3.30-6.30pm Location: ACU Brisbane 1100 Nudgee Rd., Banyo The upcoming ACU Information Session is a perfect opportunity for students to consider their QTAC preference selection and get their last – minute questions answered before starting their studies in 2015. The event is held after OP scores are released so students can review their course preferences in light of their result, and consider pathway options to their desired course. Scholarships Australian Indigenous Education Foundation – BHP Billiton Tertiary Scholarships These scholarships are awarded to outstanding Indigenous students undertaking engineering and other mining- related degrees, who aspire to work for BHP Billiton and to one day become leaders in the business. Applications close 7th November 2014. Visit www.cqu.edu.au/study/scholarships Step into Teaching Scholarships for 2015 These scholarships support high-achieving students to become science, mathematics and industrial technology and design teachers in Queensland state high schools. Applications close 8 December 2014. Visit education .qld. gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/teach-ed-scholarships.html. Labour market trends in Australia The following information is adapted from an article in the September 2014 edition of the Australian Careers Service Newsletter. Industry Growth in in key employment sectors Accounting and Finance: Currently most job openings are resulting from departing workers. However, new roles will be created over the next year or two. The sector has experienced growth of around three per cent over the last three years but is expected to grow by 8.4 per cent by 2017. Engineering and technical: Vacancies are increasing, along with predicted growth of around 12 per cent. There is a continued demand for civil engineering and construction. Manufacturing and operations: This is an industry that has been in a slow decline. With growth of just over one percent over the last three years, but is expected to grow by 8.4 per cent by 2017. Mining and Resources: The mining sector is now flattening. There is good news for experienced candidates due to a shortage of highly skilled engineers, but some mining operations are cutting staff numbers. The past three years saw overall workforce growth of 43 per cent, with further growth of around 14 per cent expected by 2017. Sales and marketing: Future growth has been estimated to be around 10 percent over the next three years. Vacancies are increasing and there is a growing need for experienced marketing professionals. Trades: This is an area of growth – particularly for experienced workers in the areas such as construction, Engineering and science-based roles are also experiencing growth. Vacancies are increasing overall and the industry is set to grow by more than eight per cent, with similar growth opportunities for both permanent and casual workers. Transport and logistics: The transport and logistics industry is suffering a skills shortage. Although the temporary and casual workforce has experienced a decline in recent years, overall growth has been three per cent. Over the next three years, growth is predicted to be nine per cent. Kevin McConnell Careers Advisor Home Library Hours Please note that the Information Hub will close at 4pm on Fridays commencing this Friday 15 August. If your student is using the facilities, can you please ensure they are collected prior to this time. Kind Regards Maria Turner Librarian Home Faith Lutheran College Make a Date with the L atest E news The Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star Local news, information & entertainment all year ‘round Print + Online www.gattonsta r.com.au PD NE PATI W E WEL NTS COM E lainland ental “Caring for your family’s Smile” • • • • • • • • Phone 07 5465 7995 Now proudly part of the “Members Choice” and “Members Care” networks of Medibank, MBF, HBA and HCF www.plainlanddental.com.au Shop 13 Plainland Plaza 3 Gehrke Road, Plainland QLD 4341 contact@plainlanddental.com.au Plainland Dental BC Sized.indd 1 Find me at - Plainlands Plaza (Open 24 Hours) 3 Gherke Road - Laidley IGA 132 Patrick Street Home * Normal hiring conditions apply. Limited time only. While stocks last. Not all titles available in all kiosks. See participating kiosks for conditions. 17/12/2013 9:55:50 AM E news Faith Lutheran College As We Do Lockyer Valley Concreting Youth Art Exhibition ‘We finish concrete to your needs’ Phone Paul 0439 860 790 You are invited to attend the Master Builders No: 68591 GeneraI Safety Induction No: 0825884 QBSA NO: 1054899. 2014 Lockyer Valley Youth Art Exhibition at Paths and Driveways Carports Patios and Pergolas Plain Concrete Coloured Concrete Exposed and Stencilled Spray Paving Fully Licenced and Insured FREE QUOTES Faith Lutheran College 5 Faith Avenue Plainland QLD 4341 - H Block Amphitheatre - Saturday 8th November Free Workshops from 9am Friday 7th & Saturday 8th November Open Exhibition 9am-5pm Gold Coin Donation Free for school students Saturday 8th November GALA NIGHT 1456 Brisbane Valley Highway Fernvale P: 5426 7296 Commencing at 6pm $25 per person (Artists $10) Canapes, refreshments & entertainment. Bookings are essential! 4424 Warrego Highway Plainland P: 5411 4655 Experience the benefits of Group Outdoor Personal Training PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Faith Lutheran College 5 Faith Avenue Plainland QLD 4341 Ph: 5466 9900 | Fax: 5466 9911 Try us today! Call Step into Life Lockyer Valley on 5465 9172 International Food Emporium ABN 25436854980 | 50 Railway Street Gatton QLD 4343 Ph: 5462 3701 | Fax: 5462 3713 Home www.stepintolife.com E news Faith Lutheran College Find me at - Plainlands Plaza (Open 24 Hours) 3 Gherke Road - Laidley IGA 132 Patrick Street * Normal hiring conditions apply. Limited time only. While stocks last. Not all titles available in all kiosks. See participating kiosks for conditions. Make a Date with the L atest The Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star Local news, information & entertainment all year ‘round Print + Online www.gattonsta r.com.au PD NE PATI W E WEL NTS COM E lainland ental “Caring for your family’s Smile” Now proudly part of the “Members Choice” and “Members Care” networks of Medibank, MBF, HBA and HCF Home www.plainlanddental.com.au Plainland Dental BC Sized.indd 1 Phone 07 5465 7995 Shop 13 Plainland Plaza 3 Gehrke Road, Plainland QLD 4341 contact@plainlanddental.com.au 17/12/2013 9:55:50 AM E news Faith Lutheran College er 9) ) Novemb epre9r b e: (ends ovea m ic r P m d ir er c dspN Earlyb n2 (e5 5 d Price$: camper r e p Earlybir 2 5 $5 ch lum Bea o o C , p m uth Ca eights Yo H r e h t u L ch lum Bea o o C , p m Youth Ca s t h g i e Luther H 014 3 DECS2 aturday 7–1 Sunday to week of fun and excitement! 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LuThEr hEighT P: 5426 7296 P: 5411 4655 LuThEr hEigh This year we’re offering the opportunity for campers to take up the challenge of experiencing both Explode AND Blast! Visit www.lyq.org.au/explodeandblast Highway Fernvale 4424 Warrego Highway Plainland mBEr FridAy 14–19 dECE SundAy ToTS youTh CAmp age: 2-week pack BLAST 1456 Brisbane Valley per camper BLaSt graDES 7-10: AquaFun Park > Get your blood pumping at the > Battle it out at Laser tag while tubing nged challe be and m > Laugh, screa Junior BLaSt graDE 3-6: challenges > Amazing beach games and night at Coolum Beach > Ride the waves body boarding Shots Fun Park Top at oon aftern whole a > Spend Home Centrelink Child Care rebates apply for all of our camps as Lutheran Youth of Queensland is a registered child care provider. Transport: Bus transport will be available. More information, conditions and costs are outlined on our website. Enews Faith Lutheran College Congratulations Athletes Congratulations to the following students who acheived medals for the 2014 Athletics season. 13 Years Girls 13 Years Boys 1. 2. 3. Katie Crothers Amy Houston Chloe Lowe Kasey Bosel 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Lavenia Seru Glenna May Le Blansch Brooke Read 1. 2. 3. Joshua Hoger Trent Dargusch Jackson Morgan 14 Years Girls 14 Years Boys 15 Years Girls 15 Years Boys 16 Years Girls 16 Years Boys Open Girls Open Boys 1. Abbey Hancock 2.Cheyanne Schonfeld and Sharni Aquili 3. Jessica Abbott 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Holly Warmsley Carol Burton Bree Jacktwitz Natasha Schultz Amy Granzien Meg Ploetz 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 13 Years Girls Tyson White Mitchell Mellor Nathan Fisher 13 Years Boys 16 Years Kaleb O’Keeffe Clinton Creedy Aiden Drew 16 Years Benjamin Bruce Gasim Ahmed Matthew Schimke Wade Tun and Harley White Alistair Wells Nyain Chit 14 Years 15 Years Open Home Faith Lutheran College Halloween Is Kind of Dumb! Let’s face it, Halloween is kind of dumb. The original intent was, as far as I can gather, to be a pagan festival to celebrate the end of harvest season when the spirits of the dead gathered around the crops to wreak havoc in the farmers. So, people would dress up in dark costumes, scary masks and dance wildly around the bonfires (not bomfires and one of my friends used to say) hoping to appease the evil spirits. Supposedly the flames would draw the bugs which in turn would draw the bats. Voila – what could be better than a holiday than one with scary costumes, bats and fire. It’s changed, though. When we lived in the United States, it was probably one of my least favourite nights of the year. Sure, it was fun to take our daughters out in their nice, pretty princess outfits and see some decorated houses, but then when we got home, I spent most of the night stomping grumpily to the door to shoo away the kids who had put a little make up on their faces and then expected me to feed their sugar addiction. I guess I was the ogre. From a Christian perspective, though, the understanding of the day of Halloween is a little different. The ‘hallowed evening’ or, ‘holy evening,’ was the night before All Saints Day. November 1 is the day that we remember all those that have died in the year before. Oftentimes, in churches, candles are lit in memory of the loved one. It’s in the light that we remember who the Light of the World is – Jesus. For many, remembering is a hard thing. It’s difficult to think of the loved one lost because their absence is always felt. We see them in places where they used to walk; we hear them in the songs of the past or even the sounds of creation; we sense their memory in the smells of a closet or clothes that they used to wear. To remember is like a sharp stab to the heart. But without remembering, we forget two things: 1. Who we are In spending time with people and walking with them on their journey of life, our own is enhanced and we would not be today the same without them. 2. God’s promise to us That at the end of all things, God raises us again to judgment and then to new life. It is a hallowed time. A holy time to remember not only those who have gone before, but the one who comes after us. God bless you on this hallowed evening. May he bless you with memories of past loved ones and build future memories with those who are in your midst. Peace, Pastor Reid Home Grow Your Own Christmas Card? E news How would you like to send a gorgeous Christmas Card and grow a beautiful Christmas tree at the same time? You can be prepared for Christmas early and support the Korean and German Tours by purchasing Christmas cards. These special cards have an insert embedded with Swan River Daisy seeds, which germinate approximately seven days after being planted. One set of four individual cards with envelopes costs $6. There are two colour themes to choose from – Set A (green/bronze) and Set B (ink/purple). Anyone who would like to order a set of four cards can do so by emailing me: ablakely@faithlc.qld.edu.au Andrea Blakely Korean Teacher Home E news Faith Lutheran College Information Hub Traineeships Somerset Regional Council Traineeships The Information Hub will be offering two traineeships in 2015 in Certificate III in Information Digital Media and Technology. Information Hub trainees will work within the IH Team in supporting the information and technology requirements of the staff and students at Faith Lutheran College. Successful applicants for this role would be required to work in a help desk environment using customer service skills, assisting with all front desk enquiries. Trainees would also undertake duties applicable to the requirements of their certificate. To apply for these positions, students should submit a letter of application (minimum of 250 words) and a Resume. Your letter of application should address the following criteria: • Demonstrate commitment to completing studies and contributing positively to the Faith Community • Demonstrate an attitude of service • Demonstrate an interest in and ability to use and learn about computers and information technologies • Demonstrate the ability to interact positively with others • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in the team Applications will close Friday November 21. Please attach your Letter of Application and your Resume and email to Mrs Turner at mturner@faithlc.qld.edu.au Home MRS MUNRO at the TRADE TRAINING CENTRE HAS FULL DETAILS REGARDING THESE POSITIONS • Information & Cultural Services (Libraries) Based at Esk Library, Heap Street, Esk • Information & Cultural Services (Libraries) Based at Kilcoy Library, Kennedy Street, Kilcoy • Information & Cultural Services (Libraries) Based at Lowood Library, Main Street, Lowood • Tourism Based at Visitor Information Centre, Esk or Fernvale • Information Technology (IT) Based at Administration Office, Redbank Street, Esk These traineeships will be advertised this week in various local newspapers and on Council’s website, www.somerset. qld.gov.au Current Year 10 students are encouraged to apply. Applications for the above positions close on Wednesday, 12 November 2014 and application packages including the application form are available on Somerset Regional Council’s website, www.somerset.qld.gov.au . It is hoped that interviews will be held in the first week of December and the traineeships will commence in mid January 2015. Applications: Applications are to be forwarded to Somerset Regional Council, PO Box 117, Esk Qld 4312 by Wednesday, 12 November 2014. Applicants must submit: • a completed School-Based Traineeship Application Form • a brief Resume comprising of two (2) recent character references and • copies of all education results for the last two (2) years. An Application Package, including the School-Based Traineeship Application Form, can be obtained from Council’s website, www.somerset.qld.gov.au or for further information please contact Mrs Sue Brown or Mrs Kerri-Lee Jones at Somerset Regional Council on 07 5424 4000 or by email to mail@somerset.qld.gov. au. SOMERSET REGIONAL COUNCIL IS A COMMITTED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SELECTION WILL BE ON THE BASIS OF MERIT. Home Faith Lutheran College Business Traineeships The Marketing and Publicity Office Applications are invited from students interested in undertaking a Business Traineeship (either 1 or 2 years) in the Marketing and Publicity Department at the College, commencing in Term 1, 2015. This position will involve working within a dynamic, fast paced area of the College and your duties will include: • • • • • General office duties. Answering of phones, making appointments and assisting the Marketing team. Assistance and attendance at events and expos. Assisting in the creation of marketing collateral and advertisements. Liaison with the local community and businesses. The successful applicants will require the following attributes: • Be committed to the traineeship and the learning opportunity it offers. • Ability in (or to quickly learn) Microsoft Office suite including mail merges, Excel and PowerPoint. • Good organisational and listening skills. • Be willing to learn, ask questions and undertake tasks quickly and efficiently. • Be confident and well presented. • Be able to take direction easily. • Be willing to work in team orientated environment. • Be able to maintain confidentiality within the working environment. • Be flexible in the duties undertaken. • Have a sense of humour. Please submit a resume to Heidi Rose, Marketing and Publicity Coordinator, answering the following questions: 1. Why do you think you are suitable for this position? 2. What would you like to learn from this traineeship? 3. What personal attributes do you have that make you the ideal candidate for this position? Applications close on Friday 7th of November and interviews will be held at the end of the month. Further information is available from Mrs Munro or Heidi Rose. Home E news Student of the Week Congratulations to Garrett Voss who achieved the Student Of the Week Award for this week. Busy at Work Apprenticeship Services Busy at Work – Ipswich Region currently have the following vacancies available for trainee and apprenticeships. 1. Busy Beat Café - Ipswich Cert III in Hospitality. Looking for a Year 10 Student. Please contact Stephen Olssen on 0429 497 954 or via email at Stephen.olssen@busyatwork.com.au. 2. Esk Bakery Café – Esk Cert III in Hospitality – Looking for a Year 10 or 11 Students. Workday Friday 9am to 3pm and Saturdays 8am to 3-m. Please contact Linda Barn on 07 5424 1652 or via email at eskbakery@yahoo.com.au. 3. Subway – Riverlink, Ipswich 2 x Cert II in Retail, traineeships available – Please contact Liz Hamilton via email on liz.hamilton@y7mail.com for further information. 4. Subway – Ipswich store Cert II in retail, traineeship available - Please contact Liz Hamilton via email on liz.hamilton@y7mail.com for further information Home Congratulations Garrett Home Faith Lutheran College Aviation Careers for Girls E news Defence Aviation Technical Careers Day - Army Aviation Training Centre, Oakey (Females Only) A hands on experience for young women considering a career in Defence aviation technical careers. The activity will be held at the Rotary Wing Aircraft Maintenance School (RAMS) facility located at SWARTZ Barracks in Oakey, west of Toowoomba. This activity includes a number of hands on tasks showcasing aviation technical skills and some interaction with Army, Navy and Air Force aviation technicians. How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the online application system (eRecruit) prior to the closing date. When registering on eRecruit and submitting an application, you must use your own email account (preferably your school/education email address if you have one) and not one registered to another person/ relative or family member. To submit an application: 1. Find a Defence Work Experience placement that interests you, and that you are able to attend. 2. Complete the online Defence Work Experience Application Form. 3. Submit the completed application form online. Note: The Work Experience Application Form is not an agreement to a work experience placement with Defence. A placement can only be confirmed once a Work Experience Agreement Form has been agreed to by all parties and signed by Defence authorised approver. Defence Force have organised a bus to collect students from as far afield as Amberley to transport participants to Oakey Army Base for the Program. See Mrs Munro at the Trade Centre if you need further details Home Home E news Faith Lutheran College Ag Inspirations Last week saw the second running of the Ag Inspirations Program within the Lockyer Valley. Following such a successful program in 2013, Ag Inspirations was again organised for 5 students from each of the three Lockyer Valley Secondary Schools; Faith Lutheran College, Laidley High School and Lockyer District State High School. AG Inspirations is an Agriculture ‘industry’ specific program delivered to students in the Lockyer Valley and is based upon the Work Inspirations Campaign. Recent evaluations from Work Inspirations (AUS) have highlighted that not only do young people benefit, but also businesses participating in Work Inspiration Campaigns. Further to this, the opportunity to strengthen partnerships between Schools and Agriculture and its associated industries is a distinct advantage. A number of employers participated in the Lockyer Valley AG Inspirations program; Ghost Gully, Gatton; Moira Farms, Forest Hill; Stanbroke Beef, Grantham; Qualipac, College View and the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus . Guest speakers from DAFF, Growcom and GVEC (Gatton Vocational Education Centre) made presentations to the students regarding the endless amount of opportunities available, nationally and internationally within the Agricultural Industry. The program was implemented over a 3 day period, commencing Monday, 20th October 2014 through to Wednesday 22nd October 2014. Students sacrificed their student free day and made a formal application to be eligible to participate in the program. Students participated in a variety of hands on activities including; milking dairy cows, touring the entire Stanbroke Meat Processing Plant, Picking Onions and carrots at Moira Farms and touring the Qualipac factory to see how this produce is sent to markets locally, nationally and internationally. They also assisted with the planting of hydroponic lettuce at Ghost Gully Farms and witnessed the process of preparing the freshly harvested produce for market including the many packaging options. Participants were also given a tour of the University of Queensland Gatton campus and participated in presentations from GVEC plus a presentation on the drones utilised at UQ when studying Engineering. Bronwyn Ford, Senior Economic Development Officer from DAFF, Peter Broomhall from Growcom and Tanya Nagle from AgForce also did presentations on their journeys and how they have, and continue to benefit from, the Agricultural Industries locally and internationally plus the vast opportunities for travel throughout Australia and the world that can be achieved through the Agricultural industry. This program was instigated by Lockyer Valley BEST and facilitated in a collaborative effort on behalf of the Lockyer Valley BEST Group members and Lisa Claessen, and was supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Kate Munro VET Manager Home Make a Date with the L atest The Gatton, Lockyer & Brisbane Valley Star Local news, information & entertainment all year ‘round Print + Online www.gattonsta r.com.au E news Faith Lutheran College Health Inspirations Ipswich and West Moreton Health Alliance conducted their first Health Inspirations Day within the Lockyer Valley on the 21st of October at Gatton Hospital. To participate in the program students were required to complete an application to the Health Pathways Alliance as there was only placement available for a total of 24 students. Australia’s Premier Sports Camp Toowoomba Supercamp - January 11th - 15th, 2015 For Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 18 years & all skill levels 2015 BASKETBALL CAMP COACHES: Clarence ‘POP’ Dickerson Former Head Coach Toowoomba Mountaineers (QBL) Former Head Coach Gold Coast Warriors (ABA) ABA Nth Conference All-Time Leading Scorer - 10 seasons, 30pts/per game Former NBA Draftee Washington Wizards SUPERCAMP DIRECTOR Andre Moore Played for the Denver Nuggets (NBA) Played for Brisbane Bullets (NBL) Played for Cairns Tiapans (NBL) Top Junior Coach Thalo Green Played for University of Washington Top Junior Coach Michael McDaniel Former draftee Dallas Maverick NBA Forrmer Queensland Basketball League player NAIA Champion player w/ Hawaii-Pacific College USA Kisha Lee Played at University of Nevada Las Vegas 2003-07 Current player Queensland Basketball league - Toowoomba Mountaineers Played and coached internationally in USA, Austria & Switzerland Kate Munro VET Manager 3 SESSIONS PER DAY 7:00 - 8:00am Breakfast for Live-in campers & Live out Campers Shane Davis Played for the Brisbane Bullets (NBL) 3 time Queensland Basketball League All-Star Headcoach “Oz Intensity” Basketball Despena Dickerson Current Queensland Basketball League Player Toowoomba Mountaineers Coach at St Ursula’s College 9:00 - 11:30am Skills training & Fitness training Fraser Cuba Native of Uraguay South America Gold Coast Rep-Coach Top Goal Scorer 2001, Qld Premier League SUPERCAMP DIRECTOR Shane Stefanutto Brisbane Roar (Defender) National League Champions Current Player for NSL Champions Brisbane Roar International Player for Lillestrom Football Club in 12:00 noon Lunch - Freetime Norway Lyn Football Club in Norway Former North Queensland Fury / Former Socceroo Kate Stewart Former Australian Rep.Player U/20 World Cup Afternoon Session Player for Perth Glory -Women’s National League 1:30 - 4:30pm Competition Games Javier Gelos Uruaguay , South America. Top junior coach. Striker coach 4:30 - 5:00pm Swimming 5:30 - 6:15pm Dinner Evening Session (NOT COMPULSORY FOR 9 YEARS AND UNDER PLAYERS) Richard “Mr Magic” Mitchell Former Qld Coach of the Year Director of Coaching for over 20 years in ,Nth Qld, NT, Wide Bay, Current Director of Coaching -Southwest Qld Phoyx-Martin Smith Current Coach- IGA Goals for Kids Former Technical Skills Director Alloway Football Club Former Queensland Representative 6:30 - 7:30pm Competition Games 10:00pm Lights out Home 2015 FOOTBALL CAMP COACHES: Accredited Coach Morning Session Played for the Melbourne Tigers (NBL) Played for Sydney Kings (NBL) Feedback from organisers of the program was exceptional with our students being highly commended on their presentation, behaviour, enthusiasm and passion for the industry. Well done Naomi, Carly and Jacob. Accommodation at St. Ursula’s College A Typical Day at Supercamp Faith Lutheran College had three students participating; Naomi Freese, Carly McDonald and Jacob Zeidler. Students participated in presentations and interactive activities with the Community Nurse, Physiotherapist, Doctors, Director of Nursing and Allied Health Assistants. Students also toured the hospital and its facilities as well as completing ‘Careers Happen’ workshops and making ‘Career Storyboard Presentations’ to hospital staff and executives to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they had learned throughout the program. Harristown High School Toowoomba, Qld. PLUS OTHER COACHES TO BE ANNOUNCED!! HAVE HEAPS OF FUN & LEARN FROM THE PROS! www.supercamp.com.au or ph. 07 4637 9244 DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! For a Registration Form go to Home
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