Lutheran Education Australia creates and maintains resources to guide education and formation development in Lutheran learning communities.
Pastoral care is the expression of caring partnership between the school community (students, staff, families), the Christian church and the wider community. It integrates the academic, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions so that an environment of care pervades the entire school community. Pastoral care encompasses three important elements: emotional support, behaviour management and restorative practices, […]
Pastors play an integral role in supporting the spiritual health of Lutheran learning communities. Pastors, Chaplains, District Church Councils, school leaders and administrators are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the policies and guidelines relating to the role of Pastors in our communities.
Lutheran Education Australia’s vision is that service learning, as a response to the cross, is central to Lutheran schools. Service learning in Lutheran schools and Early Childhood Services is reflective of service as a core value where the Christian faith is active in love. It challenges learners to see service not just as a personal […]
Staffing of Lutheran learning communities is guided by a set of policies covering matters including accreditation and inclusion. Leaders and administrative staff are encouraged to familiarise themselves with materials.
The Lutheran Church of Australia and its schools is a key synodical statement that describes the relationship of the Lutheran Church of Australia with its schools. The statement covers: The Lutheran school, The Lutheran school and education, The Lutheran school and worship, The Lutheran school and the responsibilities of the LCA, The Lutheran school and the responsibilities of governing councils and principals, The Lutheran school and parents, The Lutheran school and the government
This book traces the origins of Australian Lutheran education through the stories of the early leaders who shaped its foundations. Through biographical portraits, the book shows how their faith, vision and commitment established enduring traditions that continue to influence Lutheran schooling today.
This book explores the formative early decades of Australian Lutheran education through the lives and leadership of key pioneers. Through a series of biographical profiles, the book traces how their vision, faith and educational convictions shaped enduring traditions in Lutheran schooling.
As schools of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA), staff and volunteers of Lutheran schools and early childhood services are committed to upholding the ‘LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour’ [Link to Standards of Ethical Behaviour document] and related LCA policies. Valuing Safe Communities (VSC) is a specialised training program designed to meet these expectations. Lutheran […]
Staff members in Lutheran education communities are formally welcomed during a worship service (referred to as an installation), which includes a special Rite of Installation. This brochure provides information to support new staff to understand and participate in this important welcome to Lutheran education.
Lutheran education communities share a recognisable Lutheran identity, shaped by interactions of the Christian faith through our Lutheran lens. This brochure assists new staff to understand the various spiritual formation, accreditation and leadership programs designed to support and equip them to understand this in their role.
Based on solid understandings, caring environments, and collaborative community involvement, Lutheran education communities are unique. This brochure includes information about the Lutheran school system suitable for new staff and parents.
This book explores the deep relationship between Lutheran theology and educational practice, articulating why theology matters for the life and purpose of Lutheran schools. It provides a foundational framework for educators and leaders to engage thoughtfully with faith, learning and vocation within a Lutheran educational context.
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The Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community.
Since 1939 the Lutheran Church has had Lutheran schools. This framework gives us a basis in which all involved in Lutheran early childhood, primary and secondary education can reflect deeply and confidently on this foundation, and how it points us to today and tomorrow as lifelong learners.
Learn moreLutheran schools and early childhood services, as part of the mission of the Lutheran church, are communities of worship and service, sharing and living the good news of Jesus Christ.
Lutheran schools and early childhood services have regular worship services and other faith practices as a central part of our mission. These are the ways people can meet Jesus, and form a relationship with God built up and shaped in the Christian faith.
Learn moreReach out to the LEA team for general enquiries, media requests, or information about our programs.
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