Redeemer Record, July 2012 - Redeemer Lutheran College

12 | SENIOR School neWS | REDEEMER RECORDSenior School NewsOur College Captains and DeputyCaptains began the year with the‘Enthuse’ Leadership Camp. Enthuseis a Christ centred leadership programfor student leaders in Lutheran schools.This camp was followed by a recentRecharge day at LEQ (Lutheran EducationQueensland), which further inspiredour student leaders in their Christianservice at the college. The CollegeCaptains of 2012 have approachedtheir responsibilities in an exemplary manner and have beenoutstanding in their service and commitment.College Captains: Tom MacElroy and Sydney CockDeputy Captains: Peter Conomo and Kristy Anna HampelThe Year 11 students embarked on a leadership camp in February.This camp was an outstanding success. The camp challenged andinspired the students, but more importantly, it was instrumentalin focussing students on servant leadership. The Year 11 studentshave offered their service in many areas of the college this year.The House barbecues provided an opportunity for students andfamilies to spend valuable community time with their Houseand Home group family. This was also an opportunity for HouseCaptains to show leadership and to generate House spirit for 2012.Students have enthusiastically participated in interhouse eventsand the competition has been strong. Wilson House won theswimming carnival breaking Lavarack’s winning streak. Achievingfirst place in the Cross Country, Wilson have proven to be aformidable team.Leadership opportunities for students in Years 10-12 haveincluded assisting in interhouse competitions in the Junior Schooland Middle School. Students have enjoyed this opportunity andhave been excellent role models for younger students.Lavarack:Mansfield:Ramsay:Wilson:Phoebe Griffin and Adam RigbyCharlotte Kiemann and Matthew LawsonLouise Trotter and Shivneil DeoTahlia Clarke and Stuart RechThe Community Service Committee has been very active intheir support of our local community and charities. The annualShave For A Cure held earlier this term raised over $5,000 andwas supported by many Year 12 students and some teachers.Participation in this fundraising event has become a rite ofpassage for Year 12 boys. In Term 1, students donated Eastereggs which were packaged and delivered to the elderly in localnursing homes. A significant amount was also raised for theHear and Say Centre for Deaf Children.Students departed for the Japan tour at the end of Term 1.The tour was a great success, giving students the opportunityto experience another culture, build strong friendships withtheir peers and meet new friends.In Semester 2, Year 9 students will embark on their outdooreducation experience to Camp Tuchekoi. This experience willundoubtedly be filled with many challenging and memorableexperiences.Mrs Anastasia StrongseniorHead of Senior School