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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A Moment for Devotion
Much of our work focuses on growth – growth in learning, capability and responsibility. It is good work, and it matters. But Scripture reminds us that growth is never the starting point. Belonging comes first. God’s invitation is not to prove our worth, but to live from a place of being known and held. “I

Equipping Ambassadors, Inspiring Students…
Growing Compassion in Action: ALWS Ambassador Bootcamp Educators from across South Australia gathered in Adelaide this March for the ALWS Ambassador Bootcamp – an opportunity not just to learn, but to be equipped to grow compassion and global awareness in their students. With 46 new Ambassadors trained nationally, representing 23 Lutheran schools, the heart of the day

Principals and Directors: A moment of thanks
Lutheran learning communities across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia are shaped by the collective influence of all who serve – staff, students, families and congregations. Principals and directors play a special role in setting a vision for their learning community, fostering a sense of belonging and creating environments where people are valued
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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.



