Living Waters News

First Day of School for 2025 is 29th of January!

Devotion

A Care-filled Christmas

This week is the beginning of Advent and the four weeks of preparation before Christmas. It is traditionally a time of waiting, praying, anticipating, giving and showing care to others. I have been reflecting on the theme of care this week. 

As the year quickly draws to a close many of us get tired and stressed. We may become careless with our words and actions. That is understandable. And we might reason to ourselves that once holidays come, we will get refreshed, restored and regain our composure and our care.

But caring should be a year-round activity. What is the use of being kind and loving to others on one day of the year, if we are miserable and mean to them every other day? This year has given us much to celebrate, both at Living Waters, and I am sure in your own families. Take care to remember how much your kids have grown and how your family has been blessed. 

St Paul writes, ‘Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…’ (Ephesians 10:15-16).

At Christmas we are reminded of God’s care for the world, so much so that he sent his Son to be born among us. This is a story of unending love and unparalleled care. I pray that it inspires you to care about God’s story, to practice some self-care these holidays and to show care to the people around you. ‘Cast your cares on him, because he cares for you’ (1 Peter 5:7). 

Advent blessings! 

Pastor Ben

From the Principal

Werte,

Last night I addressed the graduating class of 2024:  

God is wonderful.  In Psalm 139:14 King David declares, "I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."  David's powerful affirmation of God's works are wonderful.  This declaration shows that God created with intention. Nothing created by God is mere happenstance.  God created people with a divine purpose.  He created them to be in a relationship with Him and each other.

It's easy to misunderstand the meaning of the words fearfully and wonderfully.  Fearfully and wonderfully is not about being afraid or being in a state of fright.  Instead, it means to hold in awe or reverence and to set apart for distinction.

God created people for a purpose.  No aspect of our creation is by chance.  God designed every cell in our bodies. Your bodies were designed to protect you and help you implement your gifts.  God's craftsmanship goes beyond the surface.  It runs to the centre of our being.  Every thought, emotion and every intricate detail of our personalities are woven together by God's divine hands.  We are each unique at Living Waters. We call this a spikey profile, meaning we are talented in different ways.  We have a blend of strengths and weaknesses which we use to fulfill our callings.  God designed us to walk in good works which he prepared beforehand.

Consider the talents and gifts that distinguish you.  Whether it be the ability to create, inspire, lead or comfort.  These are not accidental traits, but intentional endowments crafted by a master artist.

Remember we are in awe of you, and we are always with you.  You are the graduating class of 2024.  You have been called not to save the world, but to serve it.  To model freedom with responsibility.  To build relationships based on love.  To share your hearts and protect other's hearts.  You have the opportunity to contribute something great.  We will be, like God, with you always.  Be who you were made to be!

Thanks to our community for your support this year.  As we celebrate the end of the school year give us gratitude for the learning we have done, for the talents and abilities we have shared.  We wish you a safe and happy Christmas!

Blessings,

Mrs Goldsworthy

Students of the Week

Week 6

Week 7

2024 End of Year Awards Ceremony Recipients

Chief Minister's Literacy Achievement Award

Dany Chen, Rhylan Bee, Oscar Marcelline, Isabella Seeley, David Thompson, Seerat Khaira, Lachlan Gregory

Numeracy Excellence Award

Oliver Smith, Onisha Dissanayaka, Charlotte Mader, Dhruv Kodgire, Blake Derr, Amelia Sanderson

Relational Growth Award

Yousif Obede, Zeke Brown, Malachi Fernando, Lily Williams, Angus Goldsworthy, Russell Munyoro, Weneang Makouc

Purposeful Learner Award

Alina Lawton, Ruby Hunter, Thomas Pfeiffer, Shivank Arya, Jeremy Philip, Luke Pfeiffer, Kenaisha St Clair

Adventurous Learner Award

Joshua Philip, Jayden Charles, Leilani Tapau, Moe Bettineschi, Shaurya Raj, Sanjayan Gunalan, Carlena McNamara

Compassionate Learner Award

Aisling Meagher, Brooklyn Berry, Naomi Noble, Charlee Prior, Riley Hunter, Tyler Berry

Inclusive Leader Award

Isaac Edelman

Northern Territory Board of Studies Academic Excellence Award

Zoe Oyler

Children's University Graduates

Congratulations to our Year 6 Graduates!

Tyler Berry, Molly Fior, Lachlan Gregory, Maya Losee, Weneang Makouc, Carlena McNamara, Eben Meagher, Gabriella Melky, Luak Mun, Flynn O'Connell, Zoe Oyler, Todd Parker, Krishiv Patel, Isabella Rowe, Sofia Spencer, Amelia Sanderson, Kenaisha St Clair, Rachel Tee, Oakley Venables

Congratulations to our 2025 School Leaders

Sanjay Gunalan & Ted Ewin

Our Enviro Team in Action

The Enviro Team helped grow and pick some tommy tomato's which have been used to supply the canteen for lunches.

Remembrance Day

 Mrs Bevan made an amazing Remembrance Day display and our students were able on different military hats.

Book Fair Success

Our library monitors showing the $950 worth of books we were able to keep from the book fair!  A huge thank you to the students and families who purchased from the book fair in Week 5 which allowed us to further grow our resources in the library! 

Farewell to Staff

Wishing all the best to staff members leaving Living Waters at the end of this year:  Mrs Annette Kempson, Ms Megan Gardner, and Mr Scott Bertus

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students for the coming weeks:

Arlo Guerin, Angus Goldsworthy, Amelia Sanderson, Riley Chevallier, Darsh Kodgire, Oliver Smith, Tanina Furber-Bathern, Nate Venables, Charlotte Mader, Sanjayan Gunalan, Tyler Berry, Lily Williams, Aaron Aneesh, Johnny Goodwin, Asha Tahere, Zoe Oyler, Joshua Philip, Mathok Puot Top, Henco Hattingh, Ju-Merie Hattingh, Onisha Dissanayaka, Charlee Prior, Reagan Whipple, Cadence Varghese, Hunter Parker, Moe Bettineschi, McKenzie Colotti, Oliver Choudhary, Rhylan Bee

Living Waters Lutheran School

Corner Albrecht Drive & Kramer Street, Larapinta, 0870

P: 08 8950 0700 E: living.waters@ntschools.net

Alice Springs Lutheran Church

49 Gap Road, P: 8953 2432

Sunday Service 9.30am

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