Devotion
Free to Flourish - Adventure
Have you been on an adventure before? I am sure you have … some planned and well prepared for, and others just come along, like a bug to explore or a fragrant flower to smell. Adventures come - big and small - and as Christians we believe that God is there with us in them all.
In Joshua 9:1 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” What a promise!
At a recent gathering of staff from Lutheran Schools across Australia - Free to Flourish was launched. Free to Flourish describes the outcomes that we want for all learners across all Australian Lutheran Schools.
Free to Flourish is a story of who we are, and who we are becoming.
Everyone has a story. Our story reminds us of who we are, and who we are becoming. Free to Flourish is the story for Lutheran schools and early childhood services, grounded in Christian beliefs and values and a catalyst for ongoing improvement and innovation. Our learning story inspires a deep understanding of who we are, and how we are created for relationship with God and all creation. We seek to honour the wisdom of First Nations People as we grow appreciation of the interconnectedness of all. Embracing the future with confidence, our learning communities grow learners who are compassionate, purposeful, adventurous and relational.
We are free to flourish.
It is here that we state that we want to be ADVENTUROUS!
We believe that we are called into the adventure of exploring the unknown. With hopeful expectancy and a sense of awe-filled wonder, we journey through the mystery of life together.
Learners are innately curious and creative. Delving into big ideas, they co-construct their journey of discovery, creating and reflecting as they make sense of and shape the world around them.
Learning is playful and challenging; it responds to the unique needs and interests of the individual. It fosters the learner’s curiosity about the world around them and their place within it.
Our learning communities are transformative and safe places that invite courageous exploration. They are places of collaboration and interconnectedness, where learning is experiential and immersive.
I look forward to hearing about your next ADVENTURE!
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2025 Worship Song Playlist
Do you find yourself wondering what songs we sing in Wednesday Worship? Do your children come home singing some of the songs? We would like to invite you to our Good Shepherd School Worship Song Playlist on YouTube. To find a selection of songs that we sing, click here and start singing along!