A Cord of Three Strands

Student Input at Faith: The important role student voice has in the running of a school.

In this episode, Principal Shane Altmann talks with school leaders Max and Giselle about their experience as students and student leaders. They talk about their role in running weekly school events, collaborating with teachers and administrators to lead initiatives, and the incredible amount of input students at Faith have in the running of the school.

Chaplains in School: Their role, their importance and their impact

In this week's episode, Principal Shane Altmann chats with Mr Jesse Miegel, the Secondary School Chaplain, and Mr Ross Bird, the Primary School Chaplain, about their roles in the school. They chat about the evolution of the role at Faith, the spaces within Faith that Chaplains work within, and the impact such critical roles have on the lives of students and staff.

Parents in School: How the Home-School-Classroom trifecta has a powerful impact on student and family success

In this week's episode, Principal Shane Altmann converses with Nat and Deanne, parents who have been a part of the school community for many years as their children have progressed from Prep to graduation. They talk about the various ways parents can contribute to the school community through volunteering, leading, and participating in the regular rhythms of the school and the many benefits that come as a result.

Relational Management: Using the restorative practice framework to restore relationships in the school community

In this week's podcast, Principal Shane Altmann enjoys a conversation with Pastor Greg Fowler and Deputy of Secondary School, Mr Tony Longmire, about how the college uses the restorative practices framework to restore community when school community members make poor choices. They reflect on the restorative practices model as one that mirrors Jesus' ministry and message and allows the positive and healthy growth of everyone in the school community. They talk about consequences and punishment, giving voice to victims, holding each other accountable and the challenges associated with its perception as being too soft.

Life in Community: The Personal & Practical Elements. The Principal. The Pastor. The Business Manager

In this week's episode, Principal Shane Altmann sits down with the college pastor, Pastor Greg Fowler, and the business manager, Mrs Leanne Wheeler, to discuss life in the community from their unique perspectives. They explore how their roles interact through the role of the Principal and how that plays out on the broader experience of the school community.

Transformation: The Change Journey at Faith Lutheran College Redlands

In this week's podcast, Principal Shane Altmann talks with the Head of Secondary, Stuart Needham and the Business Manager, Leanne Wheeler, about the highs and lows of Faith's transformational change over the last eight years.

Creativity, Activity & Sport: How extracurricular programs are creating amazing opportunities for students and the community

In this episode, Principal Shane Altmann talks with the Director of Sports, Nic Hutchinson and the Director of Creative & Performing Arts, Annette Joyce, about the growing interest in extracurricular activities. They discuss the fantastic growth of the programs and the benefits the activities provide for students in terms of being a part of a team or group, reaching out into the community and extending students into new areas of learning.

Connections and Agency: A conversation between Lachlan Helm, Tony Longmire and Shane Altmann

In this podcast, Principal Shane Altmann talks to alumnus Lachlan Helm and Deputy Head of Secondary Mr Tony Longmire about the student journey through Faith. Lachlan, who attended Faith for his entire schooling journey, talks with Tony and Shane about the development of student agency throughout the senior years, the transition into independent learning, and the development of connections between students and teachers.

Managing Change: The Transition from Primary to Secondary School

In this episode, the Cord of Three Strands brings together the Principal, Mr Shane Altmann, the Head of Secondary School, Mr Stuart Needham and a parent of three students at Faith, Mrs Mel Landicho. In this conversation, they talk about the joys and challenges experienced during the transition from primary to secondary school.

Learning in the Early Years - The Importance of Home & School Relationships

In this episode of A Cord of Three Strands, the discussion brings the school Principal, Shane Altmann, together with early years teacher, Mrs Joh Cassidy and parent, Mrs Maria Smith to talk about learning in the early years and the importance of home and school relationships.