Teaching & Learning

We know that young people learn best when they feel safe, comfortable and connected in an atmosphere that is nurturing, yet challenging and motivating. Our young people are facing the most significant disruption in the world of work since the industrial revolution and, as such, education must build capabilities that will best position our learners for tomorrow.

Rich, personalised learning experiences embedded in a contemporary and innovative curriculum that encourages student agency is developing the essential knowledge, skills and attributes young people need to meet these challenges and experience an exceptional future.

At the heart of our educational offerings are rich, personalised learning experiences embedded in a contemporary and innovative curriculum that encourages student agency. 

Luther College values excellence and creativity in teaching and learning for all community members. A culture of challenge and support nurtures enthusiastic, independent learners committed to lifelong learning. Excellence in teaching and learning is focused on improving student outcomes which include spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural and social dimensions.

All learners have access to quality learning experiences that ensure they develop their God-given abilities so they may enrich the world. High expectations are established through reflective practice, collaborative planning, monitoring, providing feedback and reporting on the effectiveness of learning. The learning environment promotes active engagement, risk taking, motivation, and a strong learner voice.

The learning experience at Luther College is engaging and exciting, with opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop new ones, and choose from a broad range of subjects. Underpinned by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Creativity, Service, and Community, the Luther College learning pathways support our students as they learn to improve, learn to be, learn to explore, learn to contribute and learn together.

The result of these pathways are students with the capabilities of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking, global stewardship and selfmanagement, best positioning them for the future. The college is also deliberate in its multi-disciplinary approach, offering an expansive curriculum, which incorporates classroom learning, incursions, excursions, co-curricular activities and project-based learning where a cross section of subjects combine to provide a deeper learning experience.

In this age of globalisation, our curriculum and pedagogy are continually evolving, enriched by collaborations with key partners. The college has established international partnerships with sister schools, Nanjing Number 12 Middle School in China and Evangelisches Gymnasium Hermannswerder in Germany. Both of these partnerships provide our students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures, traditions, lifestyles and global issues, as well as enhance their language skills. Mutual school visits are also a highlight, with additional opportunities for a two-week reciprocal homestay in Germany.

Our long established partnership with Yirara College provides opportunities for our students to travel to Alice Springs annually as part of the Year 11 Aboriginal Cultural Studies unit. Yirara College is a boarding school for Indigenous students run by the Finke River Mission, an arm of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Luther College staff also have the opportunity to work at Yirara College.

As part of our innovation strategy, the college has developed partnerships with The University of Melbourne, Monash Business School and Deakin University. Our commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships is a priority.