Eastside Lutheran College

Eastside Lutheran College (ELC) is located in Warrane, Tasmania.[1] It is a co-educational Lutheran college, catering for Kindergarten to Grade 10. ELC has 46 teaching staff and 274 students.[2] When St Peter's Lutheran school was relocated to Warrane, it expanded to become a primary and secondary school under the name "Eastside Lutheran College".[3] Eastside Lutheran College is a family oriented school community, and regularly runs community-based events and festivals throughout the academic year.

Eastside Lutheran College
Location
Warrane
,
Tasmania

Australia
Information
TypeLutheran, private school, day
MottoChrist our rock
Religious affiliation(s)Lutheran Church of Australia
DenominationLutheran
Established1982
PrincipalWendy Rueback
Staff45+
Enrolment264(K-10)
Colour(s)Navy and maroon    
Websitewww.elc.tas.edu.au

History

Eastside Lutheran College (originally named St Peter's Lutheran School) was established in 1982 by St Peter's Lutheran Church, Hobart.[2] The school is a part of its Christian outreach to the wider community. ELC was original located in the home next to the original Lutheran church in Davey Street. In 1985, when student enrolment numbers increased, ELC moved to its new property on the eastern shore of the Derwent River and has been recently known as Eastside Christian School Lindisfarne. By the end of 2002, the school moved towards a secondary curriculum. In November 2004, it was decided to change the name from Eastside Christian School to Eastside Lutheran College (ELC). Eastside Lutheran College is a college affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Australia.[3]

In late 2017 into early 2018, Data 3 investigated the aging and unreliable technology in use at ELC. Many computer log ins were taking, at times, up to half an hour of class time. In mid 2018, ELC replaced its fleet of computers, both for staff and students, allowing the learning space to be more productive.[4]

Enrollment fees

Eastside Lutheran College has progressive fees. Prep and year 1 are the lowest and year 7 to 10 are the highest. These fees are in Australian dollars.[5]

Grade Fee
Prep & Year 1 $1,340
Year 2 - Year 6 $3,040
Year 7 - 10 $4,040

House system

As with most Tasmanian schools, Eastside Lutheran College utilises a house system. The school houses are:

  • Bass - gold
  • Flinders - green

These house teams are used in school sport events, including the primary school swimming carnival, sports carnival , and cross country.

Curriculum

Eastside Lutheran College take a collaborative approach to teaching. The college currently offers:[6]

  • Vocational guidance and career planning
  • High levels of individualised pastoral care
  • Clearly articulated and continuous learning program from Kindergarten to Year 10
  • Christ-centred spiritual growth starting each day with a devotion, Christian Studies twice a week and a weekly chapel service/assembly
  • Literacy and numeracy support program across the school
  • Dedicated special needs teachers
  • Specialist music teachers
  • Specialist LOTE teachers (Indonesian and Japanese)
  • Specialist ICT teacher
  • Highly qualified and experienced staff
  • Library program
  • Vibrant arts program
  • Student leadership program
  • Academic excellence

Co-curriculum

Eastside Lutheran College offers a variety of co-curriculum programs for students to participate in. As the college has continued to expand, the college has been able to establish new programs, such as:[6]

  • Art Club
  • Cheerleading
  • Choir
  • Chess Club
  • Drama
  • Futsal
  • Instrumental Music
  • Landcare
  • Photography Club

Arts

There is a wide range of programs and electives offered to the students, such as short course in photography and sculpture.

Drama

Drama is a specialist subject from Years 5-10. Students participate in local eisteddfods and competitions.

Music

The college has recently established an instrumental tuition program, in which students can learn a variety of instruments in an individual and small group learning environment. The college also offers a band program, and many performance opportunities at school assemblies, eisteddfods, and community events. In 2015, the College also established its own choir program, with the junior choir performing in the local community and senior choir performing in the Clarence City Eisteddfod.

Sport

The college is active in local inter school athletics and swimming events in Tasmania. It has recently established its own futsal program, as well as a cheerleading program that regularly participates in local cheerleading competitions run by World Cup Cheer and Dance.

References
  1. "Contact Us | Eastside Lutheran College". www.elc.tas.edu.au. Archived from the original on 4 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  2. "My School". www.myschool.edu.au. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. "Our School | Eastside Lutheran College". www.elc.tas.edu.au. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. "Eastside Lutheran College CASE STUDY" (PDF). Data #3. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  5. "Eastside Lutheran College Our Fees". Good Schools Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
  6. "Vision and Mission | Eastside Lutheran College". www.elc.tas.edu.au. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
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