Living Waters Lutheran College

Living Waters opened in 1997 and this year celebrates twenty-one years serving the Rockingham and surrounding communities. We cater for all families seeking a caring Christian educational environment for students from Kindergarten to year 12. We are a caring Christian community and our pastoral care for staff, students, families and friends is a vital part of who we are. Our staff is dedicated to this mission and is supported by our College Chaplain, our church congregations, and our families.

The selection of a school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you as a parent have to make. I commend to you the philosophy and programs that are available at Living Waters, and, after exploring our website, if you have further queries I encourage you to contact us. We welcome your interest in our College and hope that you enjoy finding out more about us.

At Living Waters Lutheran College we share the love of Jesus as we educate those in our care, enabling them to realise their God-given potential for a life of service. Consequently, we are committed to providing our students with an opportunity to develop in all components of Life Long Qualities for Learners outlined in The Framework for Lutheran Schools (LEA, 2005) as below. As central to its mission and ministry Living Waters Lutheran College seeks to nurture individuals, who are aware of their humanity, open to the influence of the Holy Spirit, and growing and living according to a cohesive world‐wide view. Living In Community Reflecting characteristics of God through the core values of:

• Love
• Justice
• Compassion
• Forgiveness
• Service
• Humility
• Courage
• Hope
• Quality
• Appreciation

Contributing to the Community By being;

• Self‐directed and insightful investigators and learners.
• Discerning, resourceful problem solvers and implementers.
• Adept, creative producers and consumers
• Open, responsive communicators and facilitators.
• Principled, resilient leaders and collaborators.
• Caring, steadfast supporters and advocates.

For full details on the Lifelong Qualities for Learners please see the pamphlet A Vision For Learners and Learning in Lutheran Schools, A Framework for Lutheran Schools. To provide quality Christian education for our children we:

• strive to be a means of support to parents who seek to raise their children as Christians living in the wider community.
• give opportunities for students to explore God’s love for them in Jesus Christ and His relevance for their own lives.
• provide students with an education in a caring, Christian environment.
• maintain a high standard of education which caters for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs of each student.
• provide students with a foundation for their future education and personal growth.

We will fulfill these aims by providing:

• instruction in the Christian Faith as taught by the Lutheran Church of Australia, in a genuine and open learning environment where views are shared, discussed and respected.
• opportunities to participate in worship and prayer through class devotions and chapel services in a way that is relevant and meaningful to them.
• the employment of staff members who are committed to the aims of the college.
• instruction in all curriculum areas, as required by the Education Department of Western Australia for a well-rounded education.
• the establishment of appropriate channels which enable open communication between staff and parents.
• the adoption of an effective code of discipline which places an emphasis on self discipline and positive reinforcement of good behaviour, while recognising that all students have a right to learn in a well-ordered, well-disciplined environment.