LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
4 December 2025
Value of the Month - Tenacity
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up - Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
IMPORTANT DATES
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Friday 5 December | Term 4 Concludes + End of Academic Year |
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
As we reach the close of another remarkable year together, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the trust and support you have shown to both your child and our
dedicated staff. It has been a privilege to partner with you in nurturing your child’s growth and development.
At the beginning of this year, we set out with a shared vision: to inspire your child to find joy in learning while deepening their walk with God each day. Throughout the year, our College has remained committed to helping students understand and embrace their own faith journey, fostering both spiritual and personal growth.
We are also delighted to celebrate the completion of several key facility upgrades, including the new canteen, the Ark, chilled bottle fillers, enhancements to lower primary spaces, additional seating near the canteen, and a quiet study area for our Senior students. These improvements have created a more conducive learning environment for all. Looking ahead to 2026, we anticipate the commencement of the Multi-Purpose Building project, the installation of two new outdoor multi-purpose courts, the returfing of the soccer field, and the addition of two new classrooms. This will allow us to dedicate existing rooms to STEM & Robotics and Applied Learning, further enriching our educational offerings.
This year has also been outstanding in the areas of sports, culture, music, and the creative arts. Our Primary students triumphed in the All-Schools Badminton Championship (Division 2), while our Lower Secondary students secured our CSEN Secondary Volleyball and Soccer Championships. Additionally, our Junior Secondary team won the CSEN Debate Championship, with Hilary Heng Sap recognized as best speaker. The Ensemble Band, comprising Year 3 to 8 students, participated in the Victorian Schools Music Festival Novice Band Category and received exceptional feedback from adjudicators. Our musical production, staged with two separate casts for the first time, provided more students with opportunities to take on lead roles, even as it challenged our staff to deliver high-quality performances for both shows.
I hope you have enjoyed witnessing your child’s journey toward greater confidence and competence- cognitively, socially, and emotionally. It is our sincere desire
that your child will internalise our school values and carry them forward as guiding principles in the years ahead.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year!
Wing Leong
Principal
WELLBEING
It’s that time of year again where all the transitions are starting. We have our year 12’s saying goodbye to school as they head into their next chapter, our prep’s starting their transition into school, year 6’s starting their transition into secondary and the rest of the secondary students starting headstart. Transitions are often difficult and can be a time of great challenge as you navigate the changes and that can bring some anxiety as we enter into the unknown.
It reminds me of the verse in Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This is a great reminder to us that despite the challenges of change, God is with us and for us. We need to lean on God and let him give us the strength we need to get through what can feel like a chaotic and confusing time. When we lean on God and ask him for help, he will send us his “peace that surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) which will guide us and guard our hearts. So as we get to know our new teachers and students let’s remember God is a good God and will always give us what we need.
RECIPE
Christmas Cake
Impress your family this holiday season with a classic Bûche de Noël, which is a festive sponge cake rolled with a filling and decorated to look like a log. However, due to Mauritius's tropical climate, the Bûche de Noël is often a localized version, flavored with local fruits like lychee, guava, or pineapple, and spices such as cinnamon or vanilla.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream ½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg yolks ½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt 6 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
Step 1.-Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line jellyrolls pan with parchment paper. Whip cream, 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until thick and stiff. Refrigerate.
Step 2.-Use an electric mixer to beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl, until pale in color, light, and frothy. Blend in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 ½ teaspoons
vanilla, and salt.
Step 3.- Using clean beaters, whip egg whites in a large glass bowl until they form soft peaks. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until whites form stiff peaks. Immediately fold yolk mixture into whipped egg whites.
Step 4.- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched, about 10 to 12 minutes
Step 5.- Dust a clean dishtowel with confectioner’s sugar. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and turn the warm cake out onto the towel. Remove and discard parchment paper. Starting at the short edge of the cake, roll the cake up with the towel. Cool for 30 minutes. Roll cake up with filling inside. Place seam-side down
onto a serving plate and refrigerate until serving. It should look like that by this time.
Enjoy!
May the light of Christ shine brightly in your heart and home this Christmas"
Merry Christmas from the Corporate Team
MUSIC
TERM 4 MUSIC WRAP UP
There has been a whirlwind of activity in the Music Department this term with many events taking place both at school and out in the community.
Meet the instruments Afternoon and Term 4 Soiree
We started out the term by hosting an afternoon where parents and students could come and see some of the instruments we offer at Lighthouse and meet the teachers that teach them. This was a great opportunity for those families that attended.
This was followed by our Term 4 Soiree where some of our Lighthouse instrumental students performed for their families and friends. Congratulations goes to the following students who showed courage and tenacity in sharing their wonderful progress on their instruments with us:
Theo You (PS), Dahlia Vanhoff (1B) and Krishna Kei Kong 9B) – Violin Trio
Levi Ng - 1B - Violin
Ella Muhaso – 1N – Violin
Trinity Yip – 2H – Violin
Abigail Ho – 2L – Violin
Gabriel Kosasih – 2H – Violin
Henry You – 2H – Violin
Bodhi Warahenage Don – 3T – Guitar
Bianca Li – 3J – Flute
Year 9/10 Music Performance Showcase
Students in the Year 9/10 Music Performance class showcased their skills for parents and staff, performing as part of the Senior Band at ‘An Afternoon with the Band’. After months of hard work developing their solo and group skills, the students brought these skills to their performance of tunes such as Careless Whisper, Valerie, Boogie Blues and Ain’t no Mountain. The Senior Band did an excellent job of performing for the audience, so much so that Mr Leong wanted to recruit them to play at other events!!! Now that’s high praise!!
Lunchtime Concerts
Students in the Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir and String Ensemble took the opportunity to share some of their pieces with the Lighthouse community at a couple of lunchtime concerts this term. Though they faced challenges with being outside and having slightly windy and noisy conditions, the students all did a wonderful job of continuing on and bringing some wonderful ‘live’ music outdoors to the school community.
Many thanks go to Mr Vincent, Miss Mooney and Mrs Brown for their passion for working with the students in these ensembles. They have done a marvellous job this year of extending the students in this way and I thank them for their hard work.
Elise Liu - 3P - Flute
Evie White – 3P – Guitar
Kaveen Rajapakse (3T) and Eshaan Kabir 3T) – Guitar Duo
Gabriella Jabin – 4W – Violin
Carolin Tan – 4W – Flute
Isaac Soth – 5C – Euphonium
Evan Jong – 5C – Euphonium
Isabelle Wong - 6R
Aiden Ly – 6L – Euphonium
Mikhael Sthavan – 6L – Guitar
Ryan Sun – 6L - Flute
Annabelle Guo – 6L – Trumpet
Joshua Kingslin – 7C – Guitar
Secondary Choir performs at Year 7 Information Night
Well done to our wonderful Secondary Choir who performed at the Year 7 Information Night in Week 2. The choir sang two items: a welcome song called ‘The Sound of Our Home’ by the Australian composer Paul Jarman, and a humorous piece called ‘The Tango of Thirteen’ by another Australian composer – Annie Kwok - warning parents about the perils of having a 13-year-old!!
The students in the Choir were wonderful musical ambassadors to our incoming Year 7s, and I look forward to welcoming some of the Year 7s into our secondary Choir in 2026.
Year 7-10 Excursion to Monash University School of Music and Performance
The Year 7 – 10 Music students headed off on excursion to Monash University to watch a performance by the Bachelor of Music students and graduates. These occasions are wonderful opportunities for students to see high quality live performances and in the case of the Year 7s, to see and hear a variety of instruments from the Orchestra, which is one of their units of study.
The pieces performed were original works composed by Australian composers. The theme of the concert was Journey to the Red Centre and it was wonderful to hear the musicians bring music inspired by our landscape, to life.
Victorian School Music Festival
On Wednesday 12th November, the LCC Concert Band, currently made up of students from Years 3-8, headed to the Victorian School Music Festival to perform in the Novice Concert Band division. They performed in a session with 3 other secondary school concert bands, performing a piece from the set list as well as one own choice piece.
The group received feedback from two adjudicators and received Outstanding/Excellent commendations on all assessed criteria. This is an incredible achievement on its own, but particularly by a band with students as young as in Year 3. Well done LCC Concert Band!
Congratulations Carolin!
This term another student learning an instrument at Lighthouse completed an AMEB examination. Congratulations go to Carolin Tan in 4W, who undertook her Grade 1 Flute exam at the AMEB Examination centre in
Hawthorn.
Carolin is to be commended on all the hard work she put into preparing for this assessment and for the incredible progress she made through her efforts. Well done Carolin on all your hard work!
Shari Bhatt
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Secondary Music Coordinator
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Please be reminded of the Term Notice Withdrawal Policy at Lighthouse Christian College. If you are planning to withdraw your child or children from the College, a full term’s written notice is required. The Withdrawal Form can be accessed via SEQTA or collected from the school office.
PRIMARY - ELC - YEAR 2
Year One Excursion to Rippon Lea Estate.
As part of our ‘Past and Present’ unit, the Year Ones enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Rippon Lea Estate. We were blessed with a sunshiny day that made walking through the gardens and grounds a delight.
Students were awed as we were brought on a guided tour of the mansion, imagining and learning what life would have been like for the original family in the 1800’s. Downstairs in the servants quarters the Year Ones got their hands dirty, or rather clean as they did the laundry using a washboard and a mangle to wring out the clothes before hanging.
Students, teachers, and parent-helpers alike took in the beautiful gardens and lawns as they participated in a scavenger hunt and olden day games. Other highlights included spotting a giant beehive from afar, swimming turtles in the lake and pet bunnies.
PRIMARY YEAR 3 - 6
Top Drawer
Congratulations to Aaron Jansen from 3P, who has been selected as a runner-up after being shortlisted in the Christmas Card Competition. CSA has shared his design on their social channels alongside the finalists and the overall winner. Aaron’s design will be featured on their social platforms in the lead-up to Christmas, and he has received a gift voucher from CSA.
Below is a picture of Aaron’s artwork and a short blurb about his design. Well done, Aaron!!
This lovely artwork was designed by Aaron, a student from Lighthouse Christian College, Keysborough through a Christmas card design competition. About his design, Aaron says, “This drawing represents the birth of Jesus Christ our Saviour”.
Judo Champion
An update on Chloe’s judo journey as she’s been very excited about it.
Recently, she:
- Won an Australia national silver medal in judo
- Achieved gold at the Queensland International Open
- Received a silver medal in the National school judo championship
She’s been training really hard and is very proud of these results (and so are we!). I’ve attached a few photos so you can see some moments from her competitions.
Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement you and the school give her.
SECONDARY
Year 7 Art Elective
This term, through developing ideas and experimenting with various processes, Year 7 students demonstrated growing technical skills using a range of art mediums. They explored studio practices including printmaking and painting. They studied the work of renowned artist Andy Warhol and created linocut prints based on food and drink. Students also completed a creative acrylic painting titled ‘The Gum Tree Couple’, showcasing their understanding of composition, colour and expression
Melissa Li
Secondary teacher
Headstart 2026
The new VCE VM students embraced a different style of learning through a hands-on, practical approach designed to build their employability and transferrable vocational skills. They engaged enthusiastically in activities that challenged them to collaborate and apply real-world problem-solving — an exciting start to their VCE VM journey.
Mrs Agesa,
Head of Applied Learning
Barista Training - Incursion
During headstart the VCE-VM class did a barista course where we learnt to make different types of coffees. We went around making coffees and hot chocolates for the staff and students after learning how. The course was a lot of fun and we learnt a lot of new skills and different coffees.
Miranda Williams
Unlock Melbourne - Excursion
On the 25th of November, the VCE VM team went on an excursion to the Melbourne CBD for a scavenger hunt. It was a really fun experience but also very tiring, considering we had to walk the whole time. We went around to different buildings for clues to crack the code and “Unlock Melbourne”.
Isaac. Taj-Ud-Din
Lighthouse Family Christian Church News
