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10th November 2016

VOLUME 32 ISSUE 17

The VineyardINSIDE THE ISSUE

Magnolia Fare Update

Magnolia Fare Preparation

2016 Student Citizenship Award

Principal’s Awards - Term 3

Faith Visual Arts Week

Mengler View Wine Launch

VET Students of the Year Awards

Future Pathways

Faith Japan Trip - Oct 3-17

Secondary School Australia Dwinning Championships

Cjristmas Turkeys / Pork - Order form

Barossa Arts & Convention Centre

Community Noticeboard

Faith Lutheran College

Magnolia Fare UpdateLinda Parbs, Community Relations Director

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Community. A word we use often here at Faith. It's difficult to find a better word at times, and well really, there isn’t a synonym we could use that has the same heart. It takes a community with a big heart to stage an event like Magnolia Fare. We could look at the numbers - 20 winery sponsors, 38 community donations, 25 market stalls, 19 Village stalls, over 100 staff, dozens of students and over 200 parent volunteers – there are so many people and businesses to thank. We could look at how much money was raised for student resources.

But in essence, it is community that makes this event special. It is community that makes this event a success. Walking through the college grounds during the week - the happy chatter and teamwork displayed by theatre tech students rigging lighting and sound for the event. The buzz in the room as the jazz ensemble rehearsed, the bitter sweet realisation that for some of the Year 12's, this may be one of the final performances with the group - the last hurrah up on the big stage. The delightful smell of honey biscuits baking in the Food & Hospitality kitchens as students prepared for

one of the many passport activities and the delicious cupcakes and slices for the cake stall. The fun and laughter as Year 9 students worked together to arrange the backboards and props for the photo booth. And the creative eyes carefully hanging the Year 12 visual arts exhibition - months of hard work and dedication on display for all to admire.

The support of parent helpers such as Caroline who popped in every day and spent hours preparing the silent auction lots with the help of Jane. And Mark, who for many years has arrived early and slow cooked the pork to perfection - a definite highlight on the 'Mag Fare' menu. The bustle in the canteen kitchen during the week, hours spent ordering, preparing, cooking and baking... The team in the office, fielding calls, printing programs and signs, supplying much needed coffee. Mal from liquor licensing with a timely 'well done, thanks and keep the faith!' email message. The last minute requests and calls for assistance, the helpers that helped without being asked to help.

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Magnolia Fare PreparationsA few photos of Magnolia Fare preparations… Event photos will be shared in the next edition of the Vineyard.


Important Information

Friday October 28th was a wonderful day of celebration for our Year 12 students. They began the day with fun activities, spent time with their Village Care Groups and then enjoyed the sunshine and a delicious brunch on the eastern oval.

The Final Presentation was a very unique culmination of the five years of schooling for this cohort. They presented an insight into their journey, and shared their vast array of talents in all sorts of areas, ending the presentation with a well-choreographed dance battle. They certainly demonstrated their motto for this year – “Started as Many, Finished as One”.

Comments from staff about the Final Presentation included:

“Creative, tasteful and energised”, “It was fun, entertaining and energised”, and “Fun, creative, reflective, unique and celebrative”.

Year 12s Celebration Day and Final Presentation

Comments from Year 12 students about the whole day:

“I very much enjoyed the day, especially the Final Presentation. Very emotional and it felt like it was more of a celebration for us instead of putting on a performance.”

“Had the best day ever! Wouldn’t change a thing!”

“The activities were fun and the Final Presentation was a highlight of the year”.

A huge thank you to the Year 12s for a wonderful, fun filled celebration of their time at Faith.

Judi Schmidt Year 12 Coordinator

Years 8-11 Awards CeremoniesThese are designed as a special end of year recognition of student achievements in each year level. Parents, family, friends and sponsors are invited to attend the Awards ceremonies. The first two rows of seating in the Chapel will be reserved for sponsors and the rest of the Chapel will be unreserved seating.

Should a student from another year level wish to attend a sibling’s award ceremony please provide written parental permission to the Year Level Coordinator in charge of that

particular ceremony.

Timetable for CeremoniesMonday, 5th December1:35pm - Year 10 Awards Ceremony2:25pm - Year 11 Awards CeremonyTuesday, 6th December1:35pm - Year 8 Awards Ceremony2:25pm - Year 9 Awards CeremonyWednesday, 7th December 7pmYear 12 Valedictory Service

Years 8-11 students who wish to attend the Valedictory service please contact the Barossa Arts & Convention Centre on 8561 4200 as tickets are limited.

END OF YEAR SERVICES Instrumental MusicA reminder to all Instrumental students that lessons continue through to the end of this term. Please advise the school of any absences if possible to avoid being charged for lessons you are unable to attend. The expectation for all instrumental students is a commitment through to the end of the year.

Chris Mardle Instrumental Music Coordinator


Diary DatesNOVEMBER14 - 18 Year 7 to 8 Transition

Week

21 - 24 Year 7 to 8 Transition Week

DECEMBER

1 Faith Year 12 Formal

5 - 6 Award Ceremonies

7 Last Day for Students Village Outings

7 Year 12 Valedictory Service Faith Chapel - 7pm

Important InformationCollege News

On Monday 31st October Samuel Prior (Year 12) attended an awards ceremony at Government House where he was presented with a 2016 Student Citizenship Award from the Order of Australia Association, South Australian Branch.He was one of 12 finalist chosen from the state to receive an award, presented by The Governor of South Australia, The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC. Samuel’s citation as written on his certificate: “Samuel demonstrates his concern for the wellbeing of youth and the community through his involvement in Scouts, community sports parks, pedal prix project, the church community, local tennis club and Aboriginal communities. His support of disadvantaged students and

families overseas demonstrates his aim for a fair and just Australian society.” This is a truly amazing achievement! Congratulations to Samuel!

2016 Student Citizenship Award from the Order of Australia Association, South Australian Branch

Sam’s parents Tim and Dearne Prior attended the ceremony, as well as Sam’s mentor, Gary Hawke.

Judi Schmidt Year 12 Coordinator

Music NotesA big congratulations to all our Year 12 and 11 music students for their performances at the recent Cabaret style Soiree evenings held in the Eckermann Theatre. All students presented their repertoire to an adoring audience consisting of family, friends and staff, and were assessed on their performance during the evening. It takes a lot of courage to perform in such a professional setting and we are very proud of everyone’s achievement. A big thank you to all involved for helping to make the evenings such a success.

Music Faculty

Congratulations KiaraKiara has fantastic news. She has been accepted into WAAPA to study dance.

It is difficult to get in, so her dance audition must have been awesome!

Please congratulate her when you see her about the place.


College ContactInformation

STUDENT ABSENCES OR MESSAGES

To report all student absentees or to leave messages for students, parents/caregivers are asked to

telephone Student Services directly on 8561 4222.

You may call at any time of the day or evening; a message bank is

available which is checked regularly.

If your student will miss an instrumental lesson please advise

the Music Office on the day.

We encourage you to utilise our Student Absentee email:

[email protected]

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Phone 8561 4200Fax 8563 2408

EMERGENCY INFORMATION LINE

(In an emergency situation phone this number for details)

Phone 8561 4295

STUDENT SERVICES (Phone when reporting student absentees or leaving messages

for students) Phone 8561 4222

FEE PAYMENTS/ACCOUNT QUERIES

Phone 8561 4203

ENROLMENT ENQUIRIESPhone 8561 4200

UNIFORM SHOPPhone 8561 4216

BAROSSA ARTS & CONVENTION CENTRE

Phone 8561 4299 Fax 8563 0066

All visitors and parents are asked to make appointments prior to speaking with staff members and proceed to the College Reception to sign in before attending any appointments. Barossa Arts and Convention Centre visitors may proceed directly to the BACC Office.

Former students are permitted on campus after signing-in if they have an appointment with a staff member.

Direct family members only have permission to speak with students, with the approval of a senior staff member.

Student friends from outside the College are not to be invited on the campus.

College Visiting Procedures

Pedal Prix… it’s been ÜBER!

Linda ParbsCommunity Relations Director

And then the big event. The flurry of activity after school as Village Care Groups set up stalls and fired up the barbeques. The welcoming faces as friends and parents arrived to share in the evening of activity. The warmth and composure of Ivan as he shared ancient traditions of his people and opened the event with his words and smoking ceremony using tools over 300 years old. The warm air and sunshine that embraced us before the winds picked up and the cool air replaced the warmth. The students who savoured their time on the main stage – and their family, friends and community members that supported them by tapping toes, cheering, singing along and clapping enthusiastically. Amazing talent. The wafting aromas of barbeques sizzling and the background chatter of Village Care Group families meeting, catching up, and helping on stalls. The bright eyes of young children drawn to the piglets, and lambs, and calves generously borrowed for the evening from the Nietschke family. Small hands reaching for more lollies to add to overflowing decorated honey biscuits, and creative minds working to decorate a lantern or kite masterpiece. The opportunity for visitors to sample new release Mengler View wines

Magnolia Fare Update Contand the fantastic feedback about the quality and taste carefully crafted by our team of student Assistant Winemakers. Supporters such as Graham Wright who led the wine auction for the seventh time – another genuine display of warmth and generosity and support for the College. The apple bobbing fun and the sumo ‘bumping’ laughs. The market stalls filled with the practical, the delicious, the beautiful and the creative. The Year 12 art. The Year 12 design – so much talent on display in the light-filled foyer of the BACC. The fireworks. The generous sponsorship from Yalumba Nursery to enable Magnolia Fare to conclude with the colour and excitement of a sparkling show in the sky. The many hands that helped to pack up – tables moved, chairs stacked, dishes washed. The shrill chatter of children as they walked back to cars with family and friends. The smiling faces from parents, from congregation members, from students, from staff - offering encouragement, support and a willingness to be involved.

That is community. That is what makes Magnolia Fare a special event. That is what makes Faith a special place. Thank you for your contribution to our community.

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These awards are given to recognise students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement and/or Learning Practices during Term 3, using the following criteria;• Achieve at least 60% ‘A’ grades and at least 60% ‘Excellent’ Learning Practices, and• Achieve no ‘D’ or ‘E’ grades and no ‘Developing’ Learning Practices.


Principal’s Awards Term 3 - 2016

Year 8Joshua Newman Bethany Brooke Friebel Gruenberg Mieke Wilkinson NeukirchTessa Schuster Bethany Kasey Knowles Gruenberg Lana Marschall North RhineHarry Robinson Ebenezer Ariana Chamberlain Hoffnungsthal Emily Kazla PenriceTomas Heuzenroeder Gnadenberg Abby Griffiths Jacob’s Creek Aarie Turner RosenthalJemma Linke Gnadenberg Mia O’Brien Krondorf Tahlia Graetz SiegersdorfOlyvia Reimers Gnadenberg Caitlin Stafford Langmeil Sarah Mattiske SiegersdorfLucy Blenkiron Gnadenfrei Nikki Grosser Light Pass Gemma McCarthy St KittsNicholas Crockett Gomersal Nalieka Hassold Light Pass Ruby Schutz Vine ValeIsabel Nietschke Gomersal Sarah Morris Neukirch Kelsie Suter Vine ValeYear 9Brittany Colmer Bethany Anneka Wilksch Hoffnungsthal Kate Molineux RosenthalLachlan Neindorf Ebenezer Nicole Poulton Jacob’s Creek Yaz Semmler RosenthalAriel Heinrich Gnadenberg Christopher Richardson Jacob’s Creek Lucy Zilm RosenthalElise Heinrich Gnadenberg Adam Schutz Jacob’s Creek Kaylie Ratsch SiegersdorfLucy Anderson Gnadenfrei Aaron Bert Krondorf Molly Wellman SiegersdorfMackenzie Noack Gnadenfrei Ella Gladigau Langmeil Samantha Lange St KittsMolly Rogers Gnadenfrei Emma Hartigan Langmeil Jonty Nokes St KittsTyla Jones Greenock Sarah Herrmann Light Pass Margot Pick St KittsAbbey Sabeeney Greenock Joseph Brown Neukirch Ellie Schaefer St KittsDaniel Slade Greenock Daniel Kitson Neukirch Grace Mann StockwellCharli Braid Gruenberg Jessica Scott Neukirch Benjamin Osborne Vine Vale

Rhea Cameron Gruenberg Stephanie Mifflin North Rhine Amelia Ramsey Vine ValeHannah Clarke Gruenberg Benjamin Roennfeldt North Rhine Leticia Semmler Vine ValeAmy Doecke Hoffnungsthal Amber Kalleske Rosenthal Thomas Wedding Vine ValeAmy Mosey HoffnungsthalYear 10Maddie Schuster Bethany Haydn Amery Hoffnungsthal Darcy Henschke North RhineBethany Lennon Ebenezer Caitlin Holt Hoffnungsthal Rachael Matthews PenriceAaron Nietschke Ebenezer Lucille Robinson Hoffnungsthal Lily Moten PenriceJayden Linke Gnadenberg Terri Wilkinson Hoffnungsthal Esther Trinkle PenriceKadee Clarke Gnadenfrei Sarah Hughes Krondorf Holly Evans RosenthalHelena Radocaj Gnadenfrei Mackenzie Travers Krondorf Charlotte Kowald RosenthalAnna Davidson Gomersal Joshua Clasohm Light Pass Ella Kretschmer RosenthalAlana Steicke Gomersal Georgia Nicholls Light Pass James Mattiske SiegersdorfHenry Brooks Greenock Samuel Rosenzweig Light Pass Emily Beckmann St KittsRyan Bruce Gruenberg Talia Green Neukirch Kaitlin McCarthy St KittsElysha Dekker Gruenberg Thomas Krahling Neukirch Henry Schutz Vine ValeMatilda Kraft Gruenberg Isobel Yeend NeukirchYear 11Hannah Aylett Bethany Karen Kalleske Gruenberg Connor Chidgey PenriceTimothy Bayha Bethany Malachi Obst Hoffnungsthal Stephanie Trinkle PenriceParis Forster-Gray Bethany Sophie Griffiths Jacob’s Creek Jonathon Gaczol RosenthalBrianna Rice Bethany Damien Jenke Jacob’s Creek Dylan Kalleske RosenthalAriana Cannan Ebenezer Christine Batten Krondorf Serena Richardson RosenthalCooper Dunn Ebenezer Jake Hartigan Langmeil Emma Schulz RosenthalCooper Neindorf Ebenezer Danielle Pywell Langmeil Bailey Smith RosenthalSarah Weigand Ebenezer Monica Shelby-James Langmeil Peta Parker SiegersdorfThomas Kleinig Gnadenberg Alicia Werner Langmeil Bianca Puliatti SiegersdorfKatrina Schiller Gnadenfrei Tahnee Koch Light Pass Amy Lecons St KittsEthan Hewitt Gomersal Tazma Lister Light Pass Holly Perrett St KittsMadeleine Whyatt Gomersal Rachelle Farrugia Neukirch Alexander Duggan StockwellTessa-Jane Arthur Greenock Samuel Morris Neukirch Jacinta Mason StockwellJasmin Clarke Gruenberg Samuel Doering North Rhine Lachlan Miller StockwellMadeline Cormack Gruenberg Grace Pinchbeck North Rhine Sarah Wigney Vine ValeMarcus Howard Gruenberg Alison Roennfeldt North RhineYear 12Kiara Argent Bethany Julia Edwards Gomersal Zoe Craig PenriceChloe Fay Bethany Connor Fuss Gomersal Holly Edson PenriceRhianna Curtis Ebenezer Claudia Jenkins Gomersal Isabella Evans PenriceRyan Falkenberg Ebenezer Haydon Ahrens Gruenberg Meg Frost RosenthalJoshua Lennon Ebenezer Molly Braid Gruenberg Georgina Frost St KittsJames Madden Ebenezer Erin Knowles Gruenberg Thomas Schaefer St KittsLachlan Bourne Gnadenberg Amelia Geue Hoffnungsthal Chelsea AlexanderJadzia Gladigau Gnadenberg Miray Aksakalli Jacob’s Creek Lily Hoffrichter StockwellKate Parkinson Gnadenberg Jonathon Schutz Jacob’s Creek Edward Laucke StockwellRose Goodwin Gnadenfrei Daniel Bruer Neukirch Lachlan Cunningham Vine ValeBrock Heinze Gnadenfrei Andrew Grace Neukirch Annabel Smart Vine ValeEmily Davidson Gomersal Maggie Henschke North Rhine


The college celebrated and acknowledged many student achievements in Visual Arts last week, culminating in the presentation of the People’s Choice Awards on Friday night, November 4, during Magnolia Fare.

Faith Visual Arts Week 2016

The Visual Arts Exhibition was again displayed in the foyer of the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre to showcase over 30 major art and design works. The involvement and interest from the College community was fantastic, with a record number of visitors and votes cast for the People’s Choice Awards. Students were also involved in a Village Visual Arts Quiz, with the winning entry coming from LIGHT PASS, who have now won this prize back to back!

The exhibition was launched last Tuesday during a chapel address which included a special presentation to 2015 Faith graduate, Ashleigh Harris, gold medal winner of the National School Wine Label Competition for 2016. We also recognised Melanie Spehr’s Year 11 Design class who created some exciting entries for the Footprints Cover Design, awarded to Abby Brooks. Elsa Schuster and Meg Bielby, Faith graduates in Art and Design in 2014, officially opened the exhibition with an inspiring address about their own career pathways in the Visual Arts. We appreciated the Year 12 students who spoke about their work and gave the audience a deeper understanding of the messages and ideas behind it. Thank you to Maeghan Linke, Ariana Cannan, Ella Slape, Morgan Wickham, Thomas Schaefer, Isobella Brown and Chloe Fay.

The standard of Design, under the leadership of Melanie Spehr, was excellent again this year as students

ventured into designing for many industries including architecture, tourism, home furnishing, fashion and entertainment, to name a few. The quality was very professional and students went to great lengths in applying their designs for marketing appeal.

Artistic themes included the damage and preservation of the environment,

Cherie O’Dea - Visual Arts Faculty Coordinator

Congratulations to all the students involved and thank you to parents and friends for their attendance at the chapel presentation, Magnolia Fare and for their support of Visual Arts throughout the year.

Visual Arts Award Winners for 2016:Sponsored by Brauer Natural Medicines, Eckersely’s Art & Craft Supplies, Office National, Nuriootpa and Neil Trenberth, former Faculty Coordinator at Faith.

1. Excellence in ART: across each assessment type: Ariana Cannan

(Officially presented at the Year 12 Valedictory Service)

2. Excellence in DESIGN: in each assessment type: Thomas Schaefer

(Officially presented at the Year 12 Valedictory Service)

3. Highly Commended for ART: Alicia Harries

4. Highly Commended for DESIGN: Isobella Brown

5. Highly Commended for DESIGN: Chloe Fay

6. PEOPLE’S CHOICE Awards – Favourite Artist: Morgan Wickham

PEOPLE’S CHOICE Awards - Favourite Designer: Thomas Schaefer

7. ART ACQUISITION PRIZE for 2016:

Morgan Wickham: for her magnificent painting, Reflections, inspired by Arkaroola in the Flinders Rangers.

(Officially presented at the Year 12 Valedictory service.)

mental and physical illness, self-worth and identity, the value of family and relationships, animal cruelty and the contribution of women serving in war.

Many people remarked on the innovation of the ideas and materials, the creativity of our students and how they were moved and inspired by what they saw.


Faith Visual Arts Week 2016

Isobella Brown Thomas Schaefer

Morgab Wickham Chloe Fay

Maeghan Linke

Above: Ariana Cannan

Left: Meg Bielby & Elsa Schuster

Above: Bob Mitchell & Ashleigh Harris


Important InformationMengler View Wine Launch

Just one of the expressive wine descriptions shared by the Vinpac team at the Mengler View Wine Launch held on Friday October 21.

Over 100 guests, including valued sponsors of the Mengler View Wine Program, and dedicated grape growers joined the Agriculture team to celebrate the newly released vintage of wines crafted by Year 10 students.

Talented music students provided background music as Hospitality students shared a selection of delicious canapes they had prepared in the College kitchens. The menu had been selected earlier in the term by a panel of judges in ‘MasterChef-style’ conditions, with Year 11 Hospitality students each presenting a dish to be considered for the menu. Main course was created by Sam Bussenschutt – Macadamia, spinach and camembert chicken breast, spiced cranberry sauce served with a chargrilled capsicum and ancient grain salad. Dessert was Apple parfait with spiced crumble, apple jelly and a salted caramel sauce, and was created by Malachi Obst. Both dishes were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious – we suspect all dishes went back to the kitchen empty! A special thanks to the Year 10 and 11 Food and Hospitality teams for providing the meal on the evening.

And of course… the main event… the wines! The 22nd Vintage of Mengler View includes a 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2016 Riesling, 2016 Rosè, 2015 Shiraz and 2015 Sparkling Cab Shiraz. Design student Thomas Schaefer was acknowledged on the evening for his colourful label design, which was chosen for the 2016 Vintage release. The Agriculture team shared the story of this year’s Vintage from grape to bottle and acknowledged our

valued growers for each wine. Quite simply, the wine program would not be a success without the fantastic quality of fruit that is so generously donated each year. We thank Greg and the team at Vinpac for providing an entertaining and expressive description of the wines for us. We’ve included some of the highlights below:

2016 Riesling: Lemon and lime on the nose with a round palate and good acid ‘zing’. Good flavour and length. “Best advice – keep some chilled and enjoy this Summer!”

2016 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon: Gooseberries and citrus characters with a crisp palate and good, intense Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. “Enjoy watching the Summer pass by with a dozen or two of this wine”

2016 Rosè: Attractive salmon pink in colour with hints of strawberries and raspberries on the nose and a well-balanced palate with a touch of sweetness.

2015 Shiraz: “Showing all the characters we like in a good Barossa Shiraz – stewed plums, earthy, plenty of spicy Shiraz, lots of balance and vanilla oakiness…concentrated layers of flavour” It is a big wine with lots of flavour, which drinks well now and will also have the potential to cellar well.

“It was a symphony of bubbles, dark cherry, berries and oak…”

2015 Sparkling Cab Shiraz: “It was a symphony of bubbles, dark cherry, berries and oak..” A wine with great character – one that will stand up well against other well-known sparkling reds in the region!

Interested in some new release wine for Summer? The updated wine order form can be downloaded from the website via http://faith.sa.edu.au/community/wine-sales/


VET Student of the Year Awards

We all enjoyed a lovely meal and reflected on our great achievements in Vocational Education in 2016. Faith students excelled in the awards. Alexander Hage (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Technology) and Felicity Hampel (Early Childhood Education and Care and Christian Ministry) were jointly awarded Barossa District VET Student of the Year. Christopher Pascoe (Engineering) and Jonathon Schutz (Agriculture) received Outstanding Merit Awards and Miray Aksakalli (Fitness) and Jaymee Koch (Beauty) received Achievement Awards. Thank you to the Barossa District Rotary Club for supporting and recognising the great achievements of VET students across the Barossa Valley.

Faith students, families and Mr Wilksch at the Rotary VET Awards Dinner

Mr Wilksch, Jonathan Schutz, Chris Pascoe, Jaymee Koch, Felicity Hampel, Alex Hage, Miray Aksakalli and Mrs Sanders

2016 Joint VET Students of the Year Felicity Hampel and Alexander Hage

Last week Faith Lutheran College’s top VET students, their families and Mrs Sanders (VET Coordinator) and Mr Wilksch (Principal) attended the Barossa District Rotary Club 2016 VET Student of the Year Awards Presentation Dinner.

Dianne Sanders VET Coordinator


Defence Flight Camp

Sarah Bradshaw Submitted by Sarah

Future Pathways

Sarah Bradshaw in Year 11 applied and was successful in participating in a female defence Flight and Engineering Camp in Victoria. Please read about her experience.

Attending this camp was definitely in line with my future pathway. I want to be a fighter pilot in the Air force and fly the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter which the air force will be obtaining in 2018 and participating in this camp has set in concrete the career I want to go for.

The benefits of attending this camp is we were always surrounded by Air force pilots or members who were

very knowledgeable and willing to answer all of the questions we had about what life is like in the air force as a pilot. Two Australian Defence Force Academy cadets were on the camp with us and they were willing to answer our questions about ADFA.

Trish Cirillo Careers Coordinator

I chose to apply to this program as I wanted to experience what life is like to be a pilot in the air force and what the day to day activities consist of.

The activities I participated in were flights in a CT-4 which is the first training aircraft which all pilots train in. I did 6 loops in a row and a couple of spins and snap rolls. Spending most of the flight upside down along the coast of Victoria was pretty sick! I also got to fly in a rescue helicopter and the crew opened the doors in flight which was really cool. I also had the opportunity to have a go on the leadership course, fly in a King Air simulator and operate an aircraft in an air traffic control simulator.

I learnt so many new things about the air force that I did not previously know.

My favourite activities were definitely flying in the CT-4 and the helicopter flight. I also enjoyed meeting new friends from all over Australia who I may see in the future if we decide to join the Defence Force together.


In the last school holiday break 25 students and 4 teachers travelled to Japan as an optional extension of the Languages program here at Faith. The group were well received by the Japanese people, in particular the host families, students and staff from three separate schools with which Faith has established strong relationships over the years. A great deal of cultural immersion saw students further develop not only their language skills, but also a far greater understanding of Japanese life, history and perspectives. The experience was something all of us will reflect on and take with us as we return to Faith to continue our educational journeys. As the photos show, it was an action packed two weeks. We look forward to returning the warmth and hospitality we were shown when students and staff from the schools we visited come to Faith in 2017!

Student reflections on the trip:

I loved my host family as they were very kind. They took me to different places and gave me the opportunity to try new things. (Nicola Hapke-Speer)

It was very eye-opening to be completely thrown into the culture. Completely genuine and raw, I learned so much even in the first few hours. (Ariana Cannan)

It was awe-inspiring to go to all the traditional temples and shrines and being lost in how intricate and beautiful they were. (Lucy Whittaker)

I was amazed with the efficiency of the transport, especially the trains and Shinkansen. (Connor Chidgey)

At first it was a bit of a culture shock

Faith Japan Trip, October 3-17

due to the cleanliness, customs, transport, school and traditions. After a few days I was able to interact with my host family and really experience the Japanese culture, and I loved every second of it. (Caitlin Holt)

I was overwhelmed by the love all the people showed to me and how

in one day at school I was welcomed into their community. Being the equivalent to Justin Bieber while at school was pretty fun and a great experience. (Joey Bulla)

It was a great experience. The cultures are so different and I learned a lot. I really enjoyed the trip! (Jack Hanna)


2016 Secondary School Australia Swimming Championships

Jackson Docherty and Brodie Duell’s recent visit to Darwin to represent South Australia at the 2016 Secondary School Australia Swimming Championships

Jackson and Brodie where selected to represent South Australia at the 2016 Secondary School Australia Swimming Championships which was held at the Casuarina Aquatic Centre in Darwin during September.

Jackson represented the state in the U14’s and was selected to compete in 6 individual races and 3 relay teams through the week long carnival in the heat and humidity which took its toll on the team from SA who were still in winter mode.

Out of the 6 individual races Jackson achieved 5 Personal Bests (PB’s) with the highlights coming in his 2 favourite events the 50m and 100m freestyle in which he finished inside the top 10 for both events. In the 100m Freestyle Jackson swum 57.78 in a 1.47 second PB to qualify 4th fastest for the final.Unfortunately in the final things didn’t go to plan and after leading the race at the 50m mark he came out of the turn in last place after missing the wall due to turning one stroke too early to eventually finish a well-respected 7th in a time well outside his heat swim of 59.26, although he was disappointed in the

result it was a great experience and highlighted that everything must come together in a final when you’re competing against the best.

The 50m Freestyle showcases the fastest sprinters in the pool and you could throw a blanket over the competitors as they touched the wall. Jackson swum a 0.39 second PB in a time of 26.90 to finish in 10th place with the winner from NSW touching the wall in 25.48. It was a fast race with the top 10 swimmers all within 1.42 second of each other.

Both times in the 50m and 100m Freestyle now rank Jackson number 1 in the U14’s for South Australia which is a great achievement and reward for all the hard work and dedication towards training.

Brodie represented the state in the Male 17 – 19 year old age group. Brodie was selected to compete in 15 individual swims and 2 relay teams. Brodie chose to alter his high demand of individual swims however he still went on to complete a huge meet swimming a total of 10 individual swims and 2 relays.

Brodie Duell Jackson Docherty

Representation at the 2016 Secondary School Australia Swimming Championships bought many highlights for Brodie, from the 10 individual races Brodie achieved a clean sweep of 100% Personal Best times across all of his swims. Brodie also achieved 6 top 10 finishes in the Male 17 – 19 year old age group. This was an amazing achievement with Brodie turning 17 only two weeks prior to the meet.

Brodie said representing South Australia in swimming was a great experience and he was very pleased with all of his swims. Brodie stated there were many highlights but the top highlights of the meet for him were achieving a 10.27 second PB in one of the most challenging swims of all time the 200 Butterfly this result seen Brodie finish in 9th place. The other personal highlight for Brodie was being awarded the male certificate of acknowledgement “The School Sports South Australian Award” In recognition of his outstanding integrity, sportsmanship and concept of fair play at the 2016 School Sport Australian Swimming Championships. A further highlight seen Brodie finish the meet on a huge high competing in a 500 Freestyle relay and finishing in 2nd place to bring home a Silver medal. Overall it was a wonderful life experience for Jackson and Brodie who got to mix and socialise with other kids from across the state and country with friendships formed and memories created that will last a lifetime. Congratulations boys.


Christmas TurkeysWe will again be helping Riverton & District High School by selling turkeys produced by their Agriculture Department. (We focus on Meat Chickens in our poultry shed at Faith). We are hoping to have the turkeys and rolls available for collection early in December.

Sizing and prices are as follows:• Dressed turkeys will be available in small, medium and large sizes. The price is $10.00/kg.• Rolled seasoned (or unseasoned) turkey rolls, produced by Saddleworth Meat Store will be available in half and whole rolls and are

priced at $19.45/kg.• Small turkeys – smaller than 5.4kg• Medium Turkeys – 5.5 – 6.5 kg• Large Turkeys – Greater than 6.6 kg• Half Rolls – approx 1.5 – 2 kg (seasoned or unseasoned)• Whole Rolls – approx 2.5 – 4 kg (seasoned or unseasoned)

If you wish to place an order, please fill in the Order Form below and return to Bob Mitchell via Faith Student Services asap._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS TURKEY ORDER FORM

NAME: ______________________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________

PLEASE RETURN TO BOB MITCHELL VIA FAITH STUDENT SERVICES ASAP

Whole dressed turkeys - pick up date to be advised

_______Small turkeys – smaller than 5.4kg

_______Medium Turkeys – 5.5 – 6.5 kg

_______Large Turkeys – Greater than 6.6 kg

Turkey Rolls (Seasoned or Unseasoned) – pick up date - to be advised

_______Half Rolls – approx 1.5 – 2 kg Seasoned Unseasoned

_______Whole Rolls – approx 2.5 – 4 kg Seasoned Unseasoned

Christmas PorkDuring Term 4 the Year 9 Agriculture students have raised 4 piglets generously provided by Gavin and Sherinne Schuster from Freeling. The project is a great experience for our students enabling them to manage another intensive animal enterprise as well as meat chickens. Apart from the daily care required, students have been able to monitor growth rates and food conversion ratios. The porkers will be ready at 14 weeks of age for processing by the Kapunda Abattoir.

Sides of pork cut into chops will be available to Faith families at the cost of $8.50 per Kg with most sides weighing approxi-mately 25 kg. Each side of pork is individually weighed and priced accordingly.

Demand for the pork last year was extremely strong so please be prompt in placing orders to avoid disappointment. Orders, collection date and times will all be confirmed by phone but it is anticipated that the sides of pork will be available in early December before the end of the College year.

Please return orders to Bob Mitchell via Faith Student Services.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTMAS PORK ORDER FORMNAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact phone number:_________________________________________________________________________________

Number of sides of pork: ___________

PLEASE RETURN TO BOB MITCHELL VIA FAITH STUDENT SERVICES


Jimmy Barnes launches his unique “Stories and Songs” Tour Based on Self-Penned Childhood Memoir “Working Class Boy”WORKING CLASS BOY: An Evening Of Stories & Songs will see Jimmy leaving behind the arenas and rock gigs where he’s blazed a trail for decades. Instead he will now be telling his life story for the first time on theatre stages across Australia.This unique live event will see Jimmy sharing stories A-Res: $119.90* B-Res: $99.90*

Saturday 26th November 2016 at 8.00pmfrom his troubled childhood and delinquent adolescence. It will also see him delivering intimate musical performances of some key songs drawn from his earliest years. For those who have previously enjoyed his Flesh & Wood acoustic gigs, this tour will be a treat with lots more storytelling providing a real insight into the events that shaped Jimmy’s life and his music.

JIMMY BARNES “Working Class Boy: An Evening of Stories and Songs

Magnolia Road, Tanunda Phone: 8561 4299

www.barossaconvention.org

For more information on upcoming events visit our website at www.barossaconvention.org*Fees Apply when booking online



NOVEMBER

13 Bethany 8:30 am HC

Tabor 9:45 am HC

Bethany 11:00 am HC

20 Bethany 8:30 am

Tabor 9:45 am

Bethany 11:00 am

27 Advent 1

Bethany 8:30 am HC

Tabor 9:45 am HC

Bethany 11:00 am HC

Church Services

The Faith app is

currently under review.

If you have any feedback please email

[email protected]

FAITH APP

Reminder for those in the old style formal uniform.

We have new stock of the old style uniforms currently on sale at drastically reduced prices, including shoes and sandals.

Pop in and grab a bargain.

Second Hand

If you have old style uniforms you wish to donate, our uniform shop is collecting old style Faith uniforms and sending them to South Pacific School Aid. Thank you in advance for your participation towards this

great cause and helping needy children obtain a school uniform.

Please ensure they are clean and in reasonable quality.

Lost Property

Please ensure your clothing and other items are clearly labelled with your name and caregroup ensuring we can quickly return these items

to you if found.

Our uniform shop is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

8.30am – 4.00pm (lunch 12.00pm – 12.45pm)

Uniform Shop

Good News!Do you have a story

to share? Perhaps a recent

achievement or accolade?

If you would like us to share your story with the

Faith community via the Vineyard,

website or social media, please get in touch!

communityrelations @faith.sa.edu.au


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*Terms & conditions apply: Please present this flyer at the time of booking with your Phil Hoffmann travel consultant. Only 1 voucher to be used per booking. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer including expo bonuses. Minimum $6000 spend per booking excluding taxes, fees and port charges. Valid for new bookings only. Not valid for MICE or Specialised Groups and Conferences. Not valid for purchases of foreign currency. Park & Fly includes secure parking offsite with included transfer to/from the airport. Credit card charges and the Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism applies.

Complimentary “Cruise Personaliser”

per booking

15% off the full price of Covermore comprehensive

travel insurance

Park & Fly to the value

of $50

One way private transfer to the value of $50*

$50* off luggage & luggage accessories

available at PHT

To benefit from these offers, simply mention you are from Faith Lutheran College when you book

As a Phil Hoffmann Travel client, we are delighted to reward staff, family and friends of Faith Lutheran College with one of the following offers:

book your travel with usand let us reward you

How Faith Lutheran College benefits

All you have to do is mention Faith Lutheran College when you make any booking and we will donate a percentage of your booking back to the college.

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Barossa Valley Store – 41A Murray Street, Nuriootpa 8562 3411 pht.com.au

Sunday, November 20

6pm – Sausage Sizzle

6:30pm – Recharge 7:30pm – Socialise & chocolate fountain Small cost for food

Location - Strait Gate Lutheran Church, Light Pass Road, Light Pass.

Come along for energetic praise. Hang with friends. Recharge is for Youth, Young Families and all Young at Heart.

Next Recharge Sunday, January 15, 2017

Want more info? Contact Kayla: 0421 978 925, [email protected]

BAROSSA BUSHGARDENS 653 Research Road, Nuriootpa PH: (08) 8562 4775 MOB: 0428 885 916 sbarre�@barossa.sa.gov.au

The Barossa Bushgardens along with Chris Grant are hosting ’BAT NIGHT’ .

This public awareness programme is to educate people about bats and debunk incorrect myths

and fears.

The Aim of the Evening The aim of the evening is to raise awareness and inform people of bats in their community, their ecological importance, how they live, their needs, the threats they face, the real risks they pose and how we can live with bats.

BAT NIGHT SUNSET

BAT EXPLORATION

EVENING

START

6.30 pm TALK

8.00 NIGHT WALK

LISTEN TO BAT

CALLS, TRAP &

RELEASE ANY

CAPTURED BATS

WITH GLOW TAGS

SO WE CAN WATCH

THEM FLY OFF.

REQUIREMENTS:

Closed toed shoes, torch.

ALL AGES WELCOME

RSVP BY 11th November 2016

COST:

$10.00 ADULT

$5.00 CHILD TEA, COFFEE ,

WATER SUPPLIED

Friday 18th November 2016

at the Barossa Bushgardens

AgServe 2016 Kapunda Junior Tennis Tournament

Sunday December 4th Singles & Doubles – 10&U, 12&U

Ages as at 1st October 2016 Pricing: $10 per singles, $10 per doubles

Entries close Sunday November 27th 5pm For nomination form or queries please contact:

Sarah Johnson 0407 069 287 or Dave Cobbledick 0428 100 391 [email protected]

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