Students Achievements
Endeavour College
Chess State Finals
The 2026 chess season has marked a changing of the guard for our College team, with several senior students who have helped secure multiple gold medals moving on this year.
Fortunately, we have some fantastic Middle School students coming through the ranks, who have stepped up to the challenge and are already showing great promise as the next generation of Endeavour chess players.
Final scores below:
Patrick Jacob (Year 9) : 5 wins
Lewis Hobbs (Year 9) : 4 wins
Hayley Cheng (Year 12) : 4 wins
Joshua Martin (Year 12) : 4 wins
Henry Nguyen (Year 10) : 4 wins
Jasdeep Gill (Year 8) : 4 wins
Our team finished equal 5th from 11 competing teams.
Sincere thanks to our exiting captains, Hayley Cheng and Joshua Martin who have served us well over the last five years, building a solid platform and led us to many gold medals.
The future looks bright!
Paul Forrester-Brown
Chess Coordinator
Mr David Thiele:
South Australian History Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to David Thiele on being named South Australian History Teacher of the Year at the 2026 World Teachers' Day Award Ceremony here in Adelaide.
David has left a lasting impact on generations of students through his dedication, passion and enthusiasm for History education. Through his engaging teaching, deep knowledge and genuine commitment to student growth, David has inspired young people to develop a curiosity about the past and an appreciation of its relevance to the present. His influence extends well beyond the classroom, with many former students describing David as not simply a teacher, but as a mentor, guide and lifelong influence.
For David, the recognition carries an especially significant meaning, marking his 40th year teaching in Lutheran education. Reflecting on the achievement, he described receiving the award as both humbling and timely.
Forty years of inspiring, educating and making a difference is an incredible contribution, and this recognition is a fitting acknowledgement of the passion and commitment David continues to bring to his profession.
Congratulations, David.
We are incredibly fortunate to have you as part of the Endeavour College community!