This year’s Launchpad was an outstanding celebration of student achievement, creativity and innovation across all areas of learning at Concordia. The event brought together families, staff and the wider community to experience the incredible breadth of talent nurtured by our dedicated teaching team throughout the year.

Some highlights of the evening were:

• Art Exhibition: A stunning display of creativity and technical skill, showcasing the artistic efforts and journey of our students.
• Music: Performances from a variety of bands and ensembles filled the Fortiter Gymnasium with energy and passion.
• Christian Studies: Thought-provoking displays of student learning and literature, highlighting values and reflection.
• PE: Interactive displays, including a vertical jump test, which was very popular!
• Photography and Digital Technology: Showcasing the incredible works our students have produced using technology and creativity.
• Food Design and Cert III Hospitality: Guests enjoyed culinary creations that demonstrated both artistry and professional-level expertise—especially the ice cream, which was a crowd favourite!
• Science, Maths, English and Humanities: Core subjects with incredibly engaging student presentations and activities.
• Languages: Sharing the incredible opportunities presented by these subjects—including overseas exchanges and tours.
• AIF, EIF and Community Project: These subjects and the student learning that was on display reflected our students’ commitment to innovation and service, with projects that demonstrate their passions and make a real-world impact.
• Design Technology Pieces: Always an annual highlight, this year’s pieces combined imagination with precision, inspiring admiration from all who attended.
• ELC and Primary School: A selection of vibrant displays showcasing the learning of our younger students.

We were thrilled to see such strong engagement from students and families, creating an atmosphere of celebration and pride. The event was well supported by our dedicated staff, whose guidance and encouragement helped bring these projects to life.

Launchpad continues to grow as a cornerstone of Concordia’s learning culture. Next year, we look forward to building on this success, engaging our community even further and creating more opportunities for students to showcase their talents and passions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Penny McKenzie
Principal – Concordia Campus