St Luke's Bundaberg

MATH STRAVAGANZA!
Our Year 1 students celebrated a special milestone last week — 120 days of learning — with a spectacular Math Stravaganza!

Our young mathematicians came dressed as their favourite maths idea, character or object, and spent the day engaging in hands-on activities, including games, investigations and creative challenges. They explored important mathematical concepts while building their confidence, sharpening their problem-solving skills and growing their love of mathematics.

It was a wonderful day of dynamic learning and the perfect way to celebrate everything our Year 1 students have achieved so far this year.

STEP RIGHT UP!
This term, our Preppies have been learning to tumble, spin and twirl in preparation for the greatest show on Earth – the Preppie Circus!

With popcorn in hand, families settled into their seats as crazy clowns, masterful magicians, super strongmen and agile acrobats took to the stage for an extravaganza of colour and fun. Our Preppies worked so hard to perfect their performances, and it showed. Well done, Preppies, for putting on a fantastic show!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
St Luke's Anglican School is seeking engaging, dynamic individuals to join our team in the following roles:

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿): Permanent, commencing Term 1 2027
with the capacity to teach in one or more of the following areas:
- Digital Technology
- Design Technology
- Engineering

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀/𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿): Permanent, commencing Term 1 2027

At St Luke’s, you will be part of a values-driven community committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and professional growth.

For more information, please visit: www.stlukes.qld.edu.au/community/careers

2026 ROCK POP MIME.
What better way to end our Community Fair than with our annual Rock Pop Mime event! With House pride on the line, our Middle and Senior students brought plenty of colour, creativity and energy to the stage as they embraced this year's theme of 'Ubuntu'.

Congratulations to everyone who participated — the camaraderie and team spirit on display were exceptional. But in the end, there could be only one winner. Despite a confident Hoog House hoping to secure their third win in a row, it was Noble House who ultimately reigned supreme.

Well done, Noble, and thank you to the families and friends who came out to support our students!

PRINCIPAL'S REFLECTION - 21 AUGUST 2026
On Monday 10 August, the School held a ParentConnect session to gather feedback from parents and carers on two important and rapidly changing issues: media consent, including the use of images of students, and artificial intelligence. Thank you to everyone who attended. Your thoughts and ideas play an essential role in providing the School with feedback for consideration as we navigate these emerging issues. For the benefit of all families, I want to share a brief summary of takeaways from the session.

In regard to media consent, the parent body is reasonably divided. Everyone understands the need to protect children from harm, and some parents would prefer a complete ban on the public publishing of recognisable images of students. However, other parents absolutely want to see their children promoted by the School in a public manner. At the ParentConnect session, we discussed issues with approaches at either end of this spectrum, and everywhere in between.

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To continue reading the Principal's Reflection, visit: https://www.stlukes.qld.edu.au/news/principals-reflection-21-august-2026

…AND THAT’S A WRAP!
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Community Fair on Saturday. At its heart, the St Luke's Fair is about community, connection and strengthening our School culture. It was a pleasure to see many of our Old Saints attend, and we are honoured to have shared the day with the wider community.

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their support:
Black Lab Finance
Duplic8
Eaton Services Group
Cabinet Connections Bundaberg
Bundaberg Home Theatre
McDonald’s Bundaberg & Bargara
Bug Me- Termite, Pest & Carpet
Missy & Me Hair
IDC Construct

And thank you to Sabrina Lauriston Photography for beautifully capturing the spirit of the day!

MAJOR SPONSOR – ST LUKE'S COMMUNITY FAIR
Thank you to Black Lab Finance, who are partnering with our school as a Major Sponsor for our 2026 St Luke's Community Fair!

Jacob, Founder and Director of Black Lab Finance, is passionate about not only supporting the Bundaberg community but also improving educational outcomes by equipping students with the knowledge and financial literacy they need for a thriving future.

Thank you, Black Lab Finance, for your generous sponsorship of this event and the opportunities you provide for our community.

BUNDABERG DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL.
St Luke’s had the honour of once again hosting the BDPSS Athletics Carnival, welcoming the best young athletes from Primary schools across the region. Held over two days, this competition saw our Primary Athletics Team run, jump, and throw their way to outstanding results, including five 3rd-place finishes, three 2nd-place finishes, and four 1st-place finishes. Our team was also crowned the overall A Schools Trophy winners for ball games.

But more important than ribbons and trophies were the smiles and words of encouragement shared between athletes. We commend all students for the determination and resilience they showed throughout the carnival. Congratulations, team!

It takes tremendous behind-the-scenes coordination to ensure a great event for our local athletes, and we are very grateful to everyone who assisted. We would especially like to thank our volunteers for their tireless work in ensuring competitors and spectators remained well fed and hydrated over the two days!

BDSSS RESPECT ROUND IS COMING.
At St Luke’s Anglican School, we believe respect belongs everywhere – on the sporting field, in classrooms and in every interaction and space in between.

That's why we're proud to be part of Respect Round, brought to you by Bundaberg District Secondary School Sport (BDSSS) in collaboration with the Bundaberg Educational Precinct, as part of Term 3 After School Sport.

Respect Round promotes respect in all its forms with a focus on respectful relationships, gender equality, and the creation of safe, inclusive spaces on and off the field.

As part of this initiative, we're asking students, staff, families and the wider community to commit to:
- Valuing the rights of everyone
- Treating others with respect
- Helping others feel safe and accepted

Respect Round Schedule:
Wednesday 19 August — Touch Football, Table Tennis
Wednesday 26 August — Tennis
Wednesday 2 September — Basketball, Ten Pin Bowling

Come along, get behind your team, and help us make Bundaberg sport a place where everyone belongs.

HURRY…EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY!
There are only three days to go to our 2026 Community Fair. Entry is free, and ride tickets are now available to pre-purchase. But hurry…early bird pricing ends today!

At the Fair, you’ll find rides and slides for all ages:
- Dodgem Cars
- Ferris Wheel
- Let's Dance
- Climbing Wall
- Mega Slide
- Super Sizzler
- Pirate Ship
- Merry-go-round
- Mega Twister
- Spinning Tea Cups
- Big Chair Swing
- Dunk Tank

Ride tickets can be purchased via: https://www.trybooking.com/DMWWU