• What has bought you to this Lutheran School?​
• What are the joys and challenges with working with children and young people?​
• What do you think should make Lutheran Schools stand out from other forms of education?

• Think about your classroom or workspace.  What are some of the stresses or brokenness that is in that “world”​
• Take a sticky note and write a simple way you can encourage the restoration of the brokenness of your classroom or workspace? ​
• Record this in your e-portfolio

• How does the Connections empower
• The learner​
• The learning​
• The learning environment​

• What stood out for you?​
• What connections towards Lutheran theological perspectives  and practices have you found?​
• How does this relate to connections in education, coworkers, and students?​
• Why is it Important to Lutheran Education?​

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Beyond this though, the Earth Care Charter is much broader.​

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 It was created so that all members of the community can readily engage with sustainable learning through the six key principles and missions; students, parents and staff can engage with this charter and experience the positive impact they have on the planet. 

Look at the next slide and see the culture wheel and the framework of Lutheran schools.​

• What parts of the culture wheel and the framework could relate to your connection?​

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Finally, in your E-portfolio, answer the following questions:​

• Connect : How are the ideas and information from this session connected to what I already know? ​

• Extend : What new ideas did you get that extended or broadened your thinking in new directions? ​

• Challenge : What challenges or puzzles have come up in your mind from the ideas and information from this session?  ​

1. Describe in your own words, the key learning for you, of the theological concept of Creation

2. Reflect on and describe how your understanding of Creation theology informs, or could inform, you in your role

3. Analyse and describe, how Creation theology is evident in your community and informs the practices and interactions with staff and/or students

4. Identify and describe any questions you have about Creation and/or its application within my Lutheran learning community.

Choose 2 Resources

Identify and provide the link or reference to at least 2 resources and/or learning experiences that resonated with you during this session and discuss how each resource supported you in understanding the concept of Creation.

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. How does this story align with your vision for education?

Making Connections