All In: Listening as an Act of Compassion

First Nations cultures have long practised deep listening; listening to Elders, to community, to Country itself. During Reconciliation Week, being all in means honouring this wisdom and recognising that listening is itself a form of action.

When children see us listen attentively, respectfully and humbly, they learn that compassion is not sentiment, but presence. Schools shaped by compassionate listening become places where reconciliation can begin to take root.

Listening may feel small, but it is foundational. Without it, reconciliation becomes tokenistic. With it, reconciliation becomes transformative.

Where might God be inviting you to practise deeper listening this week — especially to voices different from your own?
What might change in our community if listening were consistently treated as an act of compassion?

Prayer

Compassionate God, You listen to the cries of all people. Teach us to quiet our own voices so we may hear truth with open hearts. Let our listening lead us to empathy, and our empathy to loving action. May reconciliation grow through compassion among us. 

Amen

• This year, we will be praying for families in our community and their needs: Bouma, Brar, Brauer, Bray, Breen, Brennan.
• Pray for families who have lost a loved one recently. May they know peace and comfort at this time.
• Pray for family members who are suffering from significant medical issues, that they may recover with the support of expert medical teams.
• Pray for the conflict in the Middle East, for those who are most at risk while hostilities continue. Please allow humanitarian organisations safe passage so they can meet people’s needs.

The LORDS Way in Action: “I Can Be Empathetic”

At our school, The LORDS Way continues to guide how we learn, grow and relate to one another. One of the key focus areas for our students is the statement: “I can be empathetic.”

Empathy is an essential part of building a caring and connected P–12 community. It encourages students to look beyond their own experiences and genuinely understand the thoughts and feelings of others. Through The LORDS Way, students are explicitly taught that empathy is more than just being kind—it involves being open-minded, building understanding, and actively listening to those around them.

In classrooms, on the playground and in co-curricular activities, students are learning to practise empathy by:

• Listening carefully to others’ perspectives
• Showing compassion and forgiveness
• Treating others with fairness and respect
• Demonstrating love and kindness in everyday interactions

This focus aligns strongly with our Lutheran understanding of educating the whole child—head, heart and hands—helping students flourish and contribute positively to their communities.

Our empathy focus is also grounded in Scripture. As shared in 1 Peter 3:8, we are called to “be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” These words remind us that empathy is not only a skill to develop, but a way of living that reflects our shared values.

By nurturing empathy across all year levels, we are equipping our young people with the mindset and character needed to build strong relationships and make a positive difference in the world.

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

We would like to advise that Grandparents and Special Friends Day has been moved from 12th June to 12th October.

As we are in the middle of the construction of our amazing MPC building, it is very difficult to accommodate the number of people we have on campus for this event. 

We look forward to welcoming everyone in Term 4 for this lovely day. More information will be available at the end of Term 3.

Week 5 Senior School Assembly – Building Wellbeing Through Connection

Last week’s Senior School Assembly provided an opportunity for our community to pause, reflect, and refocus on what supports us to flourish both individually and together.

Free to Flourish – The Power of Being Relational

As part of our Free to Flourish focus, we explored the concept of being relational. Students were encouraged to consider how the quality of their relationships impacts their sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Being relational is about more than simply interacting with others—it calls us to listen with intention, act with kindness, and notice those around us. It is in everyday moments, both big and small, that we create a culture where people feel seen, valued, and supported.

Grounded in the encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 5:11 to “encourage one another and build each other up,” students were challenged to reflect on how they might be more present in their relationships and who they could intentionally support this week.

Wellbeing Focus – Recharging Your Battery

Our Wellbeing session invited students to think about their overall functioning—not just how they feel, but how they are coping with the demands of school and life.

Using the analogy of a battery, students explored how well-being requires regular, intentional “recharging.” Key contributors to wellbeing were highlighted, including:

• Sleep – with 9–11 hours recommended for adolescents
• Hydration – recognising the brain’s reliance on water for optimal function
• Movement – aiming for at least 60 minutes of activity daily

Students were introduced to the Five Ways to Wellbeing:

• Connect
• Be active
• Keep learning
• Give
• Take notice

Students were encouraged to commit to one small, intentional action this week to strengthen their wellbeing habits.

Growing Gratitude – Recognising Opportunities

Our Growing Gratitude segment this week focused on being thankful for opportunities. Students reflected on how opportunities are not always obvious—they may come disguised as challenges or responsibilities that stretch us beyond our comfort zone.

By pausing to recognise these moments, students were reminded that growth often happens in unexpected ways. 

We are proud to acknowledge several significant experiences and achievements across the Senior School:

• Year 11 students are to be congratulated on both their High Tea event, which was a wonderful opportunity to showcase their skills in food preparation and service, and their Leadership Retreat at Emu Gully. These experiences have provided valuable opportunities for connection, leadership growth, and the strengthening of community within the cohort.
• Year 10 students who represented the College in the Ethics Olympiad are commended for their thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and ability to engage respectfully with complex ideas.
• Year 12 students recently marked their “100 Days to Go” milestone—an important and memorable moment as they move closer to the culmination of their schooling journey.

Each of these experiences reflects the richness of learning beyond the classroom and the way our students continue to embrace opportunities for growth.

As always, we are proud of the way our students engage with these opportunities for growth. By focusing on connection, gratitude, and small daily habits, we continue to build a community where each person is supported to flourish.

Lauren Krenske and Michelle Nisbet

Acting Heads of Secondary School

This week, our Year 10 students had the privilege of participating in a powerful and enriching Human Library experience as part of their learning in Religion and Ethics. Rather than reading books, students “borrowed” people—our incredible human books—who generously shared their life stories, perspectives, and experiences. This meaningful opportunity allowed students to listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and grow in empathy and understanding.

We were honoured to welcome a diverse group of speakers from all walks of life, including:

• Maria, an Anglican Minister who grew up in Papua New Guinea as the child of missionaries, sharing stories of faith, culture, service, and the importance of valuing people.

• Gwen, Maria's incredible daughter, whose powerful story of overcoming breast cancer touched our students with her infectious positivity. She encouraged them to appreciate their blessings and work hard for what they aspire to achieve.

• Julie, a First Nations leader and Queensland Indigenous Node Coordinator from Griffith University, who inspired students through her passionate advocacy for diversity, women, and First Nations peoples.

• Wayne, a retired firefighter, parent of a staff member, and grandparent in our community, who combined his passion for flying with his career to establish the Air Operations unit for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, demonstrating what it means to live a life of purpose.

• Dallas, a Senior Technical Engineer and designer, and proud Māori father of six, who shared insights on the value of listening and the importance of not taking shortcuts that diminish opportunities for learning.

• Parents and extended members of our local Alberton Parish, who brought with them rich life experiences and wisdom shaped by diverse journeys.

Our Year 10 students embraced the opportunity with curiosity and openness. Each conversation offered a unique window into the lives and perspectives of others, encouraging students to reflect deeply on their own values and beliefs. It was a powerful reminder of how storytelling can break down barriers and foster genuine connection. Experiences like this continue to shape our students into compassionate, open-minded individuals with a strong sense of purpose.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our Human Library participants for so generously sharing their time, stories, and wisdom.

Our Year 11 Industrial Technology Skills students have done an incredible job crafting their very own farmhouse bench seats. Following detailed design plans, students then had the opportunity to personalise their finished product through their choice of timber finish — with some choosing to stain the timber, while others created a striking burnt timber effect using a blowtorch.

As part of Wellbeing Week, the Year 11 Hospitality students hosted a High Tea event for LORDS teaching staff. This formal assessment provided students with the opportunity to showcase the kitchen and service skills they have developed throughout the semester, while also demonstrating their ability to work collaboratively as a team.

Students worked exceptionally hard to prepare a selection of savoury and sweet items, each featuring an Indigenous twist through the incorporation of native Australian ingredients. The fusion of traditional high tea dishes with flavours such as lemon myrtle, Davidson plum, saltbush, and wattle seed was a wonderful way to celebrate and acknowledge Indigenous heritage and culture. 

Thank you to Mrs Ingram, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Nel and Mrs Sadler for their ongoing support of student learning - these real-life events are such a valuable experience for students, managing and adapting to a range of challenges in preparing for and delivering the event. Congratulations to all students for the professionalism, teamwork and dedication they demonstrated on the day.

Our Year 7 Humanities students and teaching team visited the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology at Caboolture to officially launch their new unit on Ancient Egypt, beginning their studies with an immersive and highly hands-on learning experience!

Students stepped into the role of archaeologists during an exciting Archaeological Investigation activity. Using authentic excavation techniques, they carefully uncovered and analysed artefacts from a simulated Ancient Egyptian dig site. By recording and interpreting their findings, students gained valuable insights into Egyptian funerary customs and everyday life, helping them build a strong foundation for the unit ahead.

Students also participated in an interactive Mummification DIY presentation, where they explored this fascinating process. The session introduced students to important religious beliefs surrounding the afterlife and sparked plenty of curiosity and discussion as they uncovered the meaning behind many ancient rituals and traditions.

Another highlight of the excursion was exploring the museum’s collection of Egyptian artefacts. Students were able to closely examine historical items while completing activities designed to strengthen their understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture and society.

The excursion was an engaging and memorable way to begin the unit, allowing students to connect with history beyond the classroom and experience the ancient world in a meaningful way. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity, and teamwork throughout the day, and we thank Benjamin and the education staff at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology for providing such an enriching educational experience for our Year 7 students.

Our Year 8/9 Tricks of Art students have stepped into the fascinating world of optical illusion art, inspired by renowned artists Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely.

Through experimenting with line, colour, value, form, and pattern, students explored how artists can challenge perception and trick the brain. Using repeating patterns and bold contrasts, they created striking artworks that seem to move, bend, and shift before your eyes.

The creativity, precision, and imagination on display have been truly impressive!

What an incredible two days at Emu Gully!

Our Year 11s returned from their Senior Retreat and we couldn't be prouder of the young people they are becoming. Nestled in a picturesque slice of nature, at the base of Tamborine, Emu Gully provided the perfect backdrop for challenge, growth, and genuine connection.

It wasn't always easy — but that was the point. When things got tough, we saw something remarkable: our students showing up for each other. Real mateship. Real leadership. A real community.

They tackled every challenge with courage and came out the other side closer, stronger, and with memories that will last well beyond Year 11.

We're so proud of this cohort. Watch this space — they're just getting started.

Congratulations to our Year 10 students, Amy P, Felicity S, and Annabelle F, on their recent participation in the Senior Schools Ethics Olympiad.

The Ethics Olympiad provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop communication, critical thinking, and respectful discourse skills. Students participated in four online heats where they were assessed on their ability to engage in clear, concise, and respectful discussions around challenging ethical issues. Cases explored a range of topics, including crime as entertainment, strike-breakers in the workforce, in vitro meat, and university scholarships.

Competing against schools with older students, our Year 10 team received a special Honourable Mention from the judges for their outstanding performance throughout the day! Our students represented the school with maturity, confidence, and professionalism throughout the competition, epitomising our LORDS Ways.

Gold Coast Health Career Fair

More information here

It has been a wonderfully eventful few weeks in the Junior School, filled with cultural celebrations, creative experiences, and some outstanding achievements from our students both on and off the field.

Carnival Dates Confirmed - Save the Date

Although we were disappointed to have to postpone both our Year 3–6 Athletics Carnival and our P–2 Mini Olympics due to inclement weather, we are thrilled to confirm that new dates are locked in, and we cannot wait to cheer our students on!

• 3–6 Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 3rd June, 8:30am–12:45pm
• P–2 Mini Olympics - Tuesday 16th June, 11:00am–2:30pm

Please mark these dates in your calendars and come along to support our students. We are looking forward to a wonderful morning and afternoon of fun, fitness, and friendly competition.

Colour Run Prizes

Prizes have now been distributed to students in recognition of their incredible fundraising efforts during last term's Colour Run. We are so grateful for the enthusiasm and dedication shown by our students and their families in supporting this event. Whether students raised a little or a lot, every contribution made a difference, and it was wonderful to be able to celebrate their efforts with some well-deserved rewards. A big thank you to our whole community for getting behind the Colour Run so wholeheartedly.

Year 4 Learning

Year 4 students were treated to a special experience recently with a visit from Indigenous artist Dan Evans. Students had the opportunity to engage with Dan's work, learn about the stories and culture woven into his art, and try their hand at creating their own pieces. It was an inspiring and meaningful session that brought learning to life in a beautiful way. Year 4 also welcomed a visit from our local Queensland Police, giving students a wonderful opportunity to connect with their community and ask plenty of great questions.

Reconciliation Week

Our school came together this week to mark National Reconciliation Week. Our Year 6 Student Leaders stepped up beautifully, leading a whole-school assembly that set a respectful and reflective tone for the week. Across the school, classes engaged in devotions and activities designed to deepen understanding of our shared history and the importance of walking forward together.

Nut-free

As a reminder, our school is nut-free. We have students in our community with severe nut allergies, and keeping every child safe is a responsibility we all share. We kindly ask that all families please check lunchboxes and snacks carefully to ensure that no nut-containing products are brought to school. This includes peanut butter, mixed nuts, nut-based snack bars, and similar products. Thank you so much for your continued support in helping us keep all our students safe and well.

Upcoming events

• 3–6 Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 3rd June, 8:30am–12:45pm
• P-2 Showcase of Learning – Tuesday 9th June, 1:30-3pm
• P–2 Mini Olympics - Tuesday 16th June, 11:00am–2:30pm
• 3-6 Showcase of Learning – Wednesday 17th June, 1:30-2:30pm
• Junior School Soiree – Thursday 18th June, 4:30-6pm

Blessings,

Rebekah Bruyn

Head of Junior School

Congratulations to our Year 6 Reader’s Cup Team on their fine efforts! These 5 students have been busy reading 5 books over the last few weeks, and on Tuesday night represented LORDS at the Gold Coast round!

21 Gold Coast schools were in attendance, and our team put in a great effort. Congratulations team!

In Year 4, as part of understanding and keeping Indigenous culture alive at LORDS, students have been learning about Indigenous art and art techniques.

They have enjoyed exploring elements of art such as line, colour, medium and texture, as well as comparing different art forms across time and place, such as ancient rock art, sand art and contemporary dot art. They also learnt that art is often used to tell story.

Last week, they put their learning into practice with local Indigenous artist Daniel Evans from Walkabout Warriors Art and created their own art under his guidance. They used Indigenous art techniques and symbols to tell stories about who they are, where they come from and to express their identity. Their images included symbols representing their family, mountain, water, LORDS and totem creature, which was very exciting.

Year 4 had great fun learning and painting together.

Future builders, engineers and innovators in action!

A class of our STEM students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the construction site of our new Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) right here on campus. Equipped with hard hats and high-vis vests, students explored the site, learned about the building process and discovered the many careers involved in bringing a large-scale project to life.

From engineering and design to construction and problem-solving, the visit gave students a real-world look at STEM in action and inspired them to think about the possibilities for the future.

We can’t wait to see this incredible new space take shape!

You are warmly invited to attend our Showcase of Learning during Weeks 8 and 9 of Term 2. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate and share in the learning journey of our students.

Congratulations to our incredible students who proudly represented LORDS at the 2026 Da Vinci Decathlon, held at Brisbane Boys’ Grammar School on Tuesday, 19th May.

This prestigious academic competition celebrates the gifts and talents of young Australians, and our team rose to the challenge with outstanding success. Competing against 50 schools, our students achieved an impressive 1st Place in Legacy (General Knowledge)!

Throughout the day, the team demonstrated exceptional teamwork, critical thinking, perseverance, and collaboration — a true reflection of the LORDS spirit.

A huge congratulations to Kamea, Georgia, Ethan, Teddy, Vidarsha, Emmett, Rhys, and Vincent on this remarkable achievement. We are so proud of you all!

Our Spelling Bee is back for all students in Years 3 to 6.
Register now and start practicing those spelling words for 5th June.

Registrations close at 12 noon on Monday 1st June.

There is a Humanitix link to register on:

https://events.humanitix.com/lords-spelling-bee-2025

On Monday, 18th May, our Year 5 and 6 Bronze Strings and Senior Strings students visited Coomera Special School, where they enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to perform and connect with the students. Their performance brought great joy to the audience and attracted a full house, with attendance exceeding that of previous visits. The Performing Arts staff were incredibly proud of the students for the respectful, enthusiastic, and positive way they engaged throughout the visit.

Our Visual and Performing Arts students are excited to present the 2026 Winter Soirée, a wonderful evening celebrating creativity, talent, and achievement from Semester 1.

Families and friends are warmly invited to enjoy an inspiring showcase featuring artwork from our Year 7–12 Visual Art students alongside live performances from a variety of ensembles and soloists.

The evening will be divided into two sessions:

• Junior Soirée: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
• Secondary Soirée: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

This relaxed and enjoyable event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of our LORDS students across the Visual and Performing Arts. We look forward to sharing an evening of music, creativity, and community with you.

A reminder to all Concert Band families that our upcoming Concert Band Day Camp is this Saturday, 30th May. This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to rehearse together, further develop their musical skills, and enjoy making music with their peers.

•  9.00am – 11.00am – Sapphire Concert Band
• 11.30am – 1.30pm – Year 6 Concert Band
• 2.00pm – 4.00pm – Year 5 Concert Band

We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding day for all students involved. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Concert Band program.

We're thrilled to provide all the details about our Music ensembles. Please see the information below.

For more information, please visit our Performing Arts website by clicking here.

Junior Ensemble Opportunities:

• Bronze Strings: Tuesdays, Period 1 8.50am to 9.45am
• Piccolo Choir: Tuesdays, Lunchtime 12.45pm to 1.25pm
• Sapphire Concert Band (Year 6 to 12): Thursday, 7.30am to 8.30am
• Junior Strings Ensemble: Thursdays, 7.45am to 8.45am
• Bel Canto Choir: Mondays, 7.45am to 8.30am

Senior Ensemble Opportunities:

• Senior Strings Ensemble: Tuesdays, 7.45am to 8.45am
• Senior School Choir: Monday, 7.45am to 8.30am
• Gold Strings: Wednesdays, 7.30am to 8.30am
• Silver Strings: Wednesdays, 8.30am to 9.00am
• Sapphire Concert Band (Year 6 to12): Thursday, 7.30am to 8.30am
• Senior Vocal Ensemble: Friday, 12.45pm to 1.25pm

Private Lessons offered at LORDS for the following Instruments/Vocal:

• Brass (Euphonium, Trombone, Trumpet)
• Woodwind (Clarinet, Flute, Alto and Tenor Saxophone)
• Drumkit
• Guitar (Electric, Acoustic, Bass)
• Piano
• Strings (Cello, Viola, Violin)
• Voice (Choir, Senior Ensemble)

If you wish to sign up, please click here. We look forward to seeing you in our ensembles or Private lessons!

Recently our 12-year-old boys and girls competed at the Gold Coast Regional Futsal Titles.

Our girls were outstanding, finishing the day as undefeated CHAMPIONS.

A fantastic effort full of teamwork, skill, and determination. Our girls have now earned themselves a spot in the Champions of Champions rounds later in the year.

Both boys' teams faced tough competition but continued to represent the school with pride, effort, and great sportsmanship throughout the day.

A great day of Futsal all round. Well done to everyone involved.

We started the AGCC - Association of Gold Coast Colleges (Years 7–12) - 
season with 20 teams entered, with 14 making the top 4 and 3 progressing to Grand Finals.

While we didn’t bring home a premiership this time, every team should be proud of their efforts and growth throughout the season.

A special shout-out to Junior Soccer, Junior Oz Tag, Volleyball (Junior & Intermediate), and Netball (Junior & Intermediate) for their outstanding training attendance and commitment all season long.

Huge thanks to our coaches and staff who make these opportunities possible for students each season.

What a fantastic weekend for our LORDS Kokoda team!

Saturday afternoon, students participated in another successful training session before coming together for a well-earned pizza night. We were also fortunate to hear from Sam from the Kokoda Youth Foundation, who shared valuable insights and information about the Kokoda Challenge and the important purpose behind the event.

On Sunday morning, we were joined by families for a wonderful community walk along the beautiful Coombabah Koala Trail. It was fantastic to see so many families walking together and supporting one another while enjoying the stunning scenery and native wildlife throughout the trail.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a positive and successful weekend. We are incredibly excited to continue preparing for the Kokoda Challenge together!

On Friday, 15th May, our U16 Boys Futsal team competed in the GC Futsal Titles at the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre.

It was a mixed bag of results throughout the day, making the push for a Top 4 finish a little more challenging. However, when it mattered most, the boys dug deep and rose to the occasion with an impressive 5–2 win over King’s to secure a semi-final matchup against Robina White (2nd vs 3rd).

After a hard-fought contest, LORDS eventually went down 4–3, but the team should be incredibly proud of their efforts. By reaching the semi-finals, the boys also qualified for the Champion of Champions event later in the year 

Congratulations also to Nate G, Jon T, Ethan F, Liam C, and Aidan S, who were nominated for the state trials and received envelopes from selectors at the conclusion of the day — a fantastic achievement! 

Recently, students were recognised and celebrated at assembly for their involvement and achievements in Sport, Leadership, and House activities throughout the term.

We proudly presented the Player of the Season (POTS) awards for Season 1 of AGCC, along with Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards from our Rivers Gala Days and invitational tournaments.

A number of students were also acknowledged for completing officiating qualifications, including the Junior Netball Umpire course and the AFA Futsal Referee course — an outstanding achievement and an important contribution to school and community sport.

We also applauded the students who placed in the recent Interhouse Minecraft Challenge Competition, with the results shared with the student body. In addition, the student leaders of this initiative were recognised with a brand new LORDS award — the Leadership in Action Award — celebrating students who demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and a positive influence within our community.

We congratulate these students not only on their performances, but also on the effort, attitude, sportsmanship, teamwork, training attendance, and commitment they have displayed throughout the season and across their activities.

A big thank you as well to all staff coaches and supporting staff who continue to invest their time and energy into providing these valuable opportunities for our students.

Below is a summary of all award recipients.

How good is Sport?

It teaches perseverance, commitment, and discipline, while also building friendships, confidence, and pushing us outside our comfort zones for the good of our teammates — learning to look beyond ourselves and show up for others, too.

This is one of the best photos ever!
Apologies in advance to parents for the extra washing powder needed after this one!

On Wednesday, 20th May, the Year 3–6 students at LORDS were lucky enough to welcome world champion cyclist Lauren Perry to our school as part of the Olympics Unleashed Program.

Lauren shared her inspiring journey as a professional athlete and spoke about the hard work, dedication, and perseverance needed to compete at the highest level of sport.

Lauren competes in track cycling, specialising in sprint events including the Keirin, Team Sprint, Sprint, and 1000m Time Trial. Her incredible achievements include becoming a two-time World Champion and World Cup gold medallist.

Students were excited to hear about Lauren’s training, competitions, and experiences representing Australia on the world stage. She encouraged everyone to follow their passions, work hard towards their goals, and never give up when challenges arise.

The visit was an unforgettable experience for our students, who left feeling motivated and inspired by Lauren’s determination and success.

We thank Lauren for taking the time to visit LORDS and share her story with us.

Tickets are now on sale. Buy here

Our Technology Department has asked if families could save their aluminium cans with lids and drop them off to the Administration Building. They are looking for cans such as these ones below:

On Tuesday, 19th May, Pastor Mark, Tasha, and Adelaide travelled to The Cathedral of St. Stephen in Brisbane to represent LORDS for the service of The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

This has been celebrated every year since 1908, and each year the liturgy is prepared by Christian Churches from around the world. This year’s liturgy was prepared by the Christian Churches of Armenia.

One of our students was invited to light a candle along with other students from Christian schools during the worship service. We thank God for this opportunity to participate and to pray for unity among all Christian Churches throughout the world.

The Year 4 students of 2025 are excited to share the culminating project from their Project-Based Learning unit, Embracing Our Heritage. During this unit, students explored the driving question: How might we keep Indigenous culture alive at LORDS?

The students developed their own ideas for taking meaningful action in response to this question. This process led to the creation of the new LORDS water bottles. They can be purchased on the link below:

https://events.humanitix.com/lords-water-bottles-2026 

Students developed design ideas that reflected important themes such as community and connection, totem animals representing our school houses (dolphin, kangaroo, and eagle), animal footprints, and elements of the local landscape. These ideas were shared with Indigenous artist Daniel Evans, who used them as inspiration to create the final digital artwork now featured on the water bottles.

This has been a meaningful and rewarding learning journey for the students, who demonstrated persistence, creativity, and commitment throughout the design process. We encourage all families to support this initiative by purchasing a LORDS water bottle and celebrating the incredible work of our Year 4 students while helping to keep Indigenous culture alive at LORDS.

Thank you to the Year 4 students of 2025 for creating such a meaningful project for our school community.

Outside School Hours & Vacation Care

Before and After School Care is available on site at LORDS Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays.

Please contact the coordinator Amanda Johnson at lords.oshc@qlecs.org.au for details. For change of bookings please text 0437 519 754.

Uniform Purchases at The School Locker

LORDS uniforms are available at The School Locker, 3892 Pacific Highway, Loganholme Phone 3440 9701.

Our uniform policy for 2026 is located here

Second Hand LORDS Uniforms

Sustainable School Shop enables parents to buy and sell second-hand LORDS uniform items online.

To search for items in the Sustainable School Shop go to: http://www.sustainableschoolsh...

School Office

Our office hours are between 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with the exception of Public Holidays.

School Policies

You can access our Child Protection Policy and Grievance Policy on our website or a hard copy at Reception in the Administration Building.

Tuckshop

Our Tuckshop on Wheels operates for morning tea and lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Orders are to be placed online via Flexischools prior to 8.15 am each day. Students from Years 7 - 12 and staff may purchase over the counter with cash or eftpos at break times. We do not allow Junior School students to purchase items over the counter. All Junior School orders must be placed using Flexischools.

http://www.flexischools.com.au...

Reminder: No Nuts or Nut Products at School

A reminder to all families that our school is a nut-free environment to protect students with severe anaphylactic allergies. We ask that no nuts or nut-based products (including items like Nutella or peanut butter) be brought to school in lunchboxes, snacks, or for sharing during special events.

This applies to all year levels from Kindergarten to Year 12, and includes all school events, excursions, and activities.

Please note that while we aim to be nut-free, some pre-packaged items may contain traces of nuts as stated by manufacturers. We encourage parents to check labels carefully and choose safe alternatives.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

The LORDS Parent Handbook can now be accessed by logging into Parent Portal and looking under Parent Forms.

Alberton Lutheran Parish

Phone: 0490 456 624

St. Peter's (Alberton, Alberton Rd)

Bethlehem (Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, Woongoolba)

Bethesda Lutheran Church Divine Service

Phone: (07) 3807 6600

(81 City Rd, Beenleigh)

8:30am HC every Sunday

Pastor David Haak

Bethania Lutheran Church

Phone: (07) 3200 5357

(5-17 Church Rd, Bethania): 9am

Pastor Peter Laihia

Our Business Directory is now live on our website.

Please click here to access it.

Disclaimer: Information provided in the online directory or advertising pages on this website is intended to provide a guide to businesses, organizations, and resources that support the faith-based community. LORDS or any of its employees neither endorse, warrant, nor guarantee the products or services advertised in the directory or on any website page.  The information provided in each listing on this website is published as obtained from external sources that provide the information.