LESNW represents more than 40 Co-Educational Schools and Early Years Centres (Learning
Communities) across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
LESNW is an association for its members, providing professional learning opportunities,
advice and support. Each member is independently incorporated, having their own Boards
and making their own decisions.
We Represent 42 Co-Educational Schools Across 3 States
Lutheran schools and early years centres provide a Christ centered quality education for young Australians. The gospel of Jesus Christ informs all learning, teaching and human relationships. We aim to set up and maintain a framework of Christian attitudes and relationships, with each child knowing they are a special child of God. We also aim to grow Christian attitudes and relationships which permeate and integrate through a child’s entire life and work, thereby helping them grow as a caring community of lifelong learners. We seek to inspire young people to learn and serve, as we prepare them for their life beyond school.
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Resources for Schools: The Upcoming Social Media Age Restrictions
From 10 December 2025, new online safety laws will require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from creating or maintaining accounts. While schools are not responsible for these changes, they are likely to be looked to for guidance and support—and can expect shifts in behaviour, expectations, and parent engagement. To support
Leading for Systemness: A Lutheran Response to a New Era in Education
In his compelling article “Leadership for System Change in Education: You Have to Be There”, Michael Fullan calls for a radical reimagining of how we lead and transform education systems. After 60 years of reform with limited impact, he argues that the time is now—2025 to 2030—for bold, collective action grounded in what he calls
Bower(schools) Update
Bower(schools) has greatly enjoyed working closely with our Lutheran schools throughout this year. Having recently returned from ACLE7, we felt privileged to connect with so many wonderful school and church communities from across Australia. What an inspiring and uplifting experience it was! Lisa and I were honoured to participate in the daily worship sessions, listen
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Reconciliation
Action Plan
We acknowledge that the land we are on is Kaurna ground. We pay our respects to the elders – past, present, and future – and thank them for caring for this Country for thousands of years. And now sharing it with us.
We commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation and to the growing of relationships as we share our friendship.
Reconciliation
Action Plan
