Celebrating Life Beyond the Classroom at Concordia
12 June 2025
Dear Concordia Campus Families
I wanted to take a moment to share some of the vibrant happenings around our campus. While those of us who are lucky enough to work here get to witness the incredible things our students achieve each day, I know many of you don’t always get to see this side of College life. While there is so much rich learning taking place in our classrooms, today I’d love to shine a light on some of the exciting things happening beyond them.
Making a difference outside of the classroom is central to who we are as a Lutheran school. Encouraging our students to give back and contribute meaningfully to the world around them helps build a strong sense of social responsibility and shapes them into compassionate, global citizens.
Last week, we saw this beautifully expressed through the Salvos Sleepout. Our Student Leaders led the charge—planning, promoting and inspiring others to get involved. From brave staff members getting dunked in icy water, to students sleeping out in solidarity, together the community raised over $10,000 for a very worthy cause. We’re so proud of everyone who participated and supported this initiative with such heart.
Our Year 9 students also recently embarked on their Rite Journey camp in the Flinders Ranges—an incredibly formative part of their development. Facing both personal and group challenges, including the solo experience, they showed remarkable grit, resilience and teamwork. These moments help shape their journey toward adulthood, and we’re proud of the strength and character they displayed.
There have also been some wonderful achievements in academic competitions that showcase our students’ creativity, critical thinking and courage:
These moments remind us of the incredible breadth of learning, growth and spirit that fills our community. Thank you for your ongoing support—it’s a joy to celebrate these stories with you.
Penny McKenzie
Principal – Concordia Campus
