The Little E’s children set off on a special journey to Josiah College, ready for a day of fun, learning, and new friendships.

Upon arrival, the Year 11 Josiah students welcomed their younger visitors, leading them on a grand tour of the campus. As they explored, they discovered what makes Josiah College unique.

The Year 11 students had planned a series of exciting games, guiding the Little E’s children through challenges filled with laughter, teamwork and problem-solving. This was an opportunity created for the Year 11 Josiah students to build on their volunteering hours.

A special highlight of the visit was meeting Barney, Josiah’s beloved therapy dog. Barney made sure our Little e’s friends felt extra special.

Our visit to Josiah College offered a beautiful opportunity for connection, community, and shared joy. The Little E’s and Josiah students left with new friendships and wonderful memories.

We love being part of such a vibrant and caring community, and we can’t wait for our next adventure to Josiah College.

This week our Little E’s students had a wonderful opportunity to share their exciting learning journey with their parents during our Showcase Afternoons. It was a heartwarming time for children to proudly show off their work, projects, and experiences at Little E’s.

Parents were invited to step into their child’s world, exploring the activities that have sparked curiosity and enquiry. From art projects to exciting enquiry-based projects, the Little E’s students guided their families through the wonderful learning experiences they have been involved in.

The showcase wasn’t just about sharing projects—it was about creating a moment of connection. As parents wandered through the displays, they took time to write notes of appreciation and acknowledgment of their children’s work, recognising their effort and progress. These special notes were a beautiful way for families to connect and celebrate their children’s learning achievements.

We are grateful for the support and involvement of our families in making this event so special for our Little e’s Students.

Year 12 Modern History visited the Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries in Brisbane to support their learning on their topic of study – ‘Australia’s Engagement in the Vietnam War’.

Students were able to access a range of resources available to them at Anzac Square, and attended a guided tour focused on Australia’s involvement in Vietnam. Students spent time in the Post-1945 Gallery and explored different content on the interactive touch screens. This was an enriching and unique opportunity for students and enabled them to develop their understanding of Australia’s war history.

Year 10 students took on The Journey, a character-building program that tested their commitment and strengthened their resolve.

Meeting at the crack of dawn each week, they showed up at 7am sharp, ready to dive into discussions on the compass virtues vs seven deadly sins.

A standout experience was the solo walk – a time for each student to reflect thoughtfully on their values, goals, and the kind of person they wish to be. With only their thoughts and the late afternoon quiet, they were given the space to consider how these lessons might shape their futures.

Above all, we thank God for His guiding hand throughout The Journey. As the students move forward, we pray that the lessons learned and the character built will serve as a lasting foundation for lives of integrity, purpose, and faith.

Josiah College students were thrilled to receive six handcrafted chalkboards, thoughtfully created by Year 10 ITS students.

We love seeing the heart behind these classroom projects!

Our Senior School Sports Awards Night was a great showcase of the wonderful achievements of our Year 7-12 students.

A big thank you to our guest speaker and presenter on the night, Mr Zac Smith – former Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats AFL player.

Exciting future for AFL

Our Year 4-6 Primary Boys recently travelled to the Sunshine Coast to play in the AFL Q Cup State Finals.

Our team was invited to play after finishing strongly in the regional tournament. Their overall 7th place result in Queensland was very positive, and the boys enjoyed the weekend and gained valuable experience. The team finished 3rd in their pool, progressing to the play-offs. 

We are excited for the future of this young team, with many players currently in Year 4 or 5. 

The Year 2s enjoyed an informative and fun-filled visit to the Hinterland Heritage Museum as part of our HASS unit.

The students thoroughly enjoyed visiting the various buildings, which included a slab hut, a blacksmith’s shop, a classroom and a railway station. They learnt how various items were used by pioneers, and what life was like with no electricity, running water and no flushing toilets. Some highlights included typing on a real typewriter, practising carrying buckets of water and even experiencing what it was like to be locked in a real jail cell. It was a wonderful experience for all.

Students showed such beautiful generosity through their giving to the Operation Christmas Child appeal.

Thank you to all the families who contributed to this. 458 people are going to have a blessed Christmas because of the Emmanuel community.

Chess participants from Year 1-6 recently participated in the Gold Coast Interschool all Ages Championship.

They each played seven games over the course of the day against students from across both the State and Independent sectors. Emmanuel Junior School hosted the event and walked away with several highly commended awards.

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