Luther College is a co-educational independent secondary school of the
Lutheran Church of Australia located in the outer-eastern suburb of
Croydon Hills in
Melbourne
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, Australia. It maintains a close relationship with the Outer Eastern Lutheran Church parish of the
Lutheran Church of Australia, which congregates in the school's chapel facilities. It provides education for years 7–12.
History
Opened in 1964, Luther College is a school of the
Lutheran Church of Australia, named for the father of the
Lutheran Church
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Dr. Martin Luther, a 16th-century German theologian.
Beginning as a
boarding school
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with students from remote regional areas of Victoria making up a large percentage of its enrolment, the school grew to become popular with International students. However, after a decline in International enrolments and worries about the growth of the student body in relation to the school's facilities, the boarding program ended at the end of 2002, with the boarding house facilities being demolished or adapted into classrooms.
Religious education
As a school of the
Lutheran Church of Australia, Luther College students participate in mandatory
religious education
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classes in all years.
All students from all year levels attend a chapel service in the school's chapel three days out of the week, with one year level assembly and one day being an extended homegroup.
The school's campus contains a special Ministry Centre which contains the offices of the school's two
chaplains
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as well as the
school counsellor.
Involvement with Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School
Both Luther College and The Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School are private schools, as well as schools of the
Lutheran Church of Australia. Both their campuses are located in Croydon Hills, separated by two sporting ovals.
The schools share many of their facilities, including the sporting ovals, as well as the Luther College chapel which is used by the primary school for special occasions. The schools have very similar uniforms, and until 2004 their
physical education
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uniforms were almost identical.
As many as 80% of Good Shepherd students attend Luther College after the completion of year 6, due to the school's close proximity and affordable fees. Due to this, students of the schools share a close relationship. Many collegiates undertake
work experience
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voluntary service placements at Good Shepherd, and both schools often present chapel services for each other.
Sport
Luther is a member of the
Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne.
Houses
Luther College has six houses allocated by the school to each student upon entry. Each house is allocated into multiple homegroups, in which students are to attend every morning. These houses participate in sporting events such as cross country and athletics day and other social events such as public speaking.
EISM premierships
Luther has won the following EISM senior premierships.
Combined:
* Athletics (16) – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
* Cross Country (16) – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Boys:
* Athletics (9) – 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021
* Basketball (7) – 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 2004
* Cricket (7) – 1971, 1988, 1990, 1996, 2013, 2014, 2018
* Cross Country (16) – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
* Football – 1976
* Handball – 2002
* Hockey (6) – 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2004, 2006
* Indoor Soccer – 2008
* Soccer (3) – 1987, 1995, 2002
* Table Tennis (4) – 1978, 1982, 1984, 2015
* Tennis (5) – 1972, 1974, 1994, 1999, 2001
* Touch Rugby (4) – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
* Volleyball (7) – 1977, 1979, 1980, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2016
Girls:
* Athletics (15) – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
* Basketball (3) – 1977, 1978, 1986
* Bowling (2) – 2005, 2006
* Cricket – 2009
* Cross Country (17) – 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
* Indoor Cricket – 2014
* Softball (2) – 1971, 1977
* Swimming (7) – 2000, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021
* Tennis (9) – 1971, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1996, 2002, 2007, 2012
* Touch Rugby - 2022
* Volleyball (11) – 1977, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2015, 2016, 2017
Luther Year 9 EISM Premierships
Year 9 Boys:
* Badminton (3) - 2014, 2016, 2017
* Basketball (2) - 2014, 2019
* Football (2) - 2010, 2011
* Hockey (3) - 2013, 2014, 2017
* Indoor Cricket - 2017
* Lawn Bowls (4) - 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018
* Netball (4) - 2010, 2011, 2013, 2022
* Table Tennis (4) - 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019
* Touch Rugby (3) - 2011, 2014, 2016
* Soccer (3) - 2016, 2019, 2022
* Softball (3) - 2016, 2017, 2019
* Volleyball (6) - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
Year 9 Girls:
* Badminton - 2015
* Basketball (2) - 2013, 2016
* Football (2) - 2012, 2018
* Hockey (4) - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
* Indoor Cricket (5) - 2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
* Indoor Soccer - 2021
* Lawn Bowls (3) - 2016, 2017, 2018
* Netball - 2014
* Table Tennis (2) - 2016, 2017
* Tennis (6) - 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020
* Touch Rugby (5) - 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
* Soccer - 2015
* Softball - 2013
* Ultimate Frisbee (2) - 2015, 2017
* Volleyball (6) - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
Notable alumni
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Dan McStay, AFL footballer
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References
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Educational institutions established in 1964
Lutheran schools in Australia
Private secondary schools in Victoria (state)
Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
1964 establishments in Australia
High schools and secondary schools affiliated with the Lutheran Church
Buildings and structures in the City of Maroondah