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TOWARDS 2022

OUR VISION 2

A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR 3

OUR STORY 5

OUR CONTEXT 6

OUR VALUES 6

INTRODUCING THE SIX PILLARS 7

1. Teaching and Learning 8

2. Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care 9

3. Community 10

4. Management and Organisation 11

5. Facilities and Infrastructure 12

6. Sustainability and Growth 13

OUR VISION To inspire and equip every studentto discover, develop and use their gifts, embrace life’s challengesand follow Christ.

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A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR...Martin Luther King Jnr once said:

“We may have all come on different ships but we’re in the same boat now.”

Over the last few years we have brought together two wonderful school communities and effectively created a new ‘boat’. It is now time to set a course, fuel the engines and to cast off.

When preparing this document, the Board wanted to set the scene by describing our story so far; the context of what we do and why we do it, and clearly set out our values and core beliefs.

We have created a new Vision Statement for our combined College from which all of our future decisions will be based. Our new Vision is strong and describes how we want Faith Lutheran College to be known. It is a College where we want:

“To inspire and equip every student to discover, develop and use their gifts, embrace life’s challenges and follow Christ.”

To continue to build a strong College we identified the pillars on which our College will develop and grow into the future. Behind each of these six pillars we have stated the goals we want to achieve over the next three years to ensure we can deliver on the Vision. The goals we have set are clearly measurable and will have extensive action plans developed behind them, with the input of our relevant stakeholders.

We know that God has great plans for Faith Lutheran College, we trust in His grace, wisdom and guidance and we acknowledge His work in preparing this document.

Paul BrownChair, College Board

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OUR STORY For over one and a half centuries, pioneer Lutheran faith has been a feature of the Barossa landscape. Amongst church spires and vineyards, the passion for quality education has been instilled in the hearts and minds of the generations before us. In 1845, the first Barossa Lutheran School opened in Tanunda. ‘Langmeil School’ as Tanunda Lutheran School was then known, was the first step in our unending pursuit of an education that brings something extra to the ordinary.

In 1985, as the Barossa celebrated 140 years of Lutheran education, courage and faith guided the opening of ‘Faith Lutheran Secondary School’. Passionate educators and a supportive community enabled the school to thrive and quickly grow from the inaugural class of 26 students, to now over 600.

Over time, the landscape has changed and education has evolved. In 2018, Tanunda Lutheran School and Faith Lutheran College amalgamated to become the first ELC to Year 12 College in the region. Today, Faith Lutheran College welcomes students as three-year olds and continues to nurture, care and develop each individual as they journey through to Year 12 and the world beyond.

Acknowledging the collective wisdom of those who went before us and living out the values laid down in earlier times is part of what has shaped our ELC – 12 College into what it is today.

Across two campuses, we view education from age three to Year 12 as a wonderful journey deserving of a unique approach where students come first.

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ES • caring for, supporting and serving

our community • all students experiencing a strong

‘sense of belonging’, safety and acceptance

• responsible student behaviour and positive relationships

• health and wellbeing • quality communication • diversity of opportunity • respect, equity and inclusivity• innovative practices and the

professional growth of our team• cultural diversity and global

connectedness• seeing our students experience

personal success during and post schooling

• an education that is more than academic but truly holistic

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T What we doFaith Lutheran College provides a progressive, caring and dynamic learning environment for students aged three through to Year 12.

What we deliverWe deliver leading social, emotional, spiritual and educational programs to develop ‘world ready’ students.

Why we matterBy focusing on the individual needs of each student, Faith personalises learning to allow students to achieve personal excellence in their chosen pathway.

How we do itWith caring Christian values, excellence in teaching and learning, and a heart for each member of our community.

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INTRODUCING THE SIX PILLARS:Pillar 1 - Teaching and LearningPillar 2 - Student Wellbeing and Pastoral CarePillar 3 - CommunityPillar 4 - Management and OrganisationPillar 5 - Facilities and InfrastructurePillar 6 - Sustainability and Growth

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1Faith staff dedicate themselves to motivate and engage all students in learning.

Our staff understand the diverse needs of students and enhance learning through the application of their expert knowledge of learners and the delivery of quality, personalised and research based educational programs.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

In the next three years we will…

• Implement our complementary, consistent and research based educational approaches to learning to enhance outcomes for all students (ELC, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools)

• Tailor professional development opportunities to ensure our team has access to, training in, and the opportunity to further develop expert knowledge in both the design and delivery of contemporary curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners

• Develop a rigorous performance feedback model to ensure that our team has the opportunity to reflect upon their effectiveness as educators and to further develop expert professional skills in curriculum delivery

• Implement sustainable subject offerings that maximise post-school pathways

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2Our team understands that the personal wellbeing of every child is key to their ability to learn, grow and mature into the person they have been designed to be.

The social, emotional, spiritual and psychological development of our students holds equal importance to academic learning.

Our team is committed to creating an environment that allows students to feel safe, accepted, valued and respected - while also recognising that our response to each student will be reflective of their personal circumstance and needs.

STUDENT WELLBEINGAND PASTORAL CARE

In the next three years we will…

• Undertake research, leading to the implementation of a College wide approach to support the social and emotional needs of students

• Ensure mentoring programs across the College provide students with role models who support and nurture their transition throughout College life

• Provide in-house counselling services and educational programs that build resilience, self-efficacy and a sense of belonging

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3COMMUNITYBuilding school and community relationships is an important part of the mission of the College.

Achieving goals together, nurturing collaborative relationships, involving stakeholders and promoting the activities of the College contributes to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.

In the next three years we will…

• Develop a whole College approach to build community engagement

• Re-establish strong congregational relationships

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4MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONWe will develop management and organisational structures that assist the College to achieve our goals, improve efficiencies and solve complex educational issues in the pursuit of organisational excellence.

In the next three years we will…

• Develop, create and publish clear organisational and communication structures across the College campuses

• Ensure regulatory compliance as a merged entity at both sites

• Ensure commonality across sites with calendar, policies, employment, marketing, enrolment, WHS and compliance

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5FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTUREThe quality of a learning environment can have a profound impact on learning and wellbeing for both students and staff.

We are committed to new construction and ongoing refurbishment programs that deliver modern, innovative and quality facilities to meet the educational program of the College.

In the next three years we will…

• Develop and implement a College wide ‘Master Plan’

• Develop a 3 to 5 year College wide maintenance and refurbishment plan

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6SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTHWith a history of providing 175 years of Lutheran education to the Barossa and surrounding communities, astute and good governance will ensure the College continues to be at the forefront of delivering quality education for generations to come.

Our Board is committed to governance practices that respect and recognise stakeholders, comply with legal and statutory obligations and grow the educational, financial and wellbeing agenda of the College.

In the next three years we will…

• Develop a comprehensive handbook for governance members

• Develop merged College entity business and financial plans

• Restructure the operations of the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre

• Develop a whole of College marketing strategy

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I can do all this through Himwho gives me strength.

PHILIPPIANS 4:13

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FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE INCORPORATED

ADMINISTRATION, GENERAL ENQUIRIES, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOLFAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE MIDDLE & SENIOR CAMPUS130 MAGNOLIA ROAD, TANUNDASOUTH AUSTRALIA 5352

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE AND JUNIOR SCHOOL FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE TANUNDA LUTHERAN SCHOOLELC & JUNIOR CAMPUS16 MARIA STREET, TANUNDASOUTH AUSTRALIA 5352

TELEPHONE +61 8 8561 4200EMAIL enrolments@faith.sa.edu.auWEBSITE www.faith.sa.edu.au