Parent Resources

A new Parent Lounge is is now available to Encounter parents, enabling access to the following self-service features:

• Parent/Teacher Interview Online Bookings
• New Online College Calendar
• Check and Update Parent Details and Contact Details online
• plus more…

A login will be required to access the new Parent Lounge at tass.encounter.sa.edu.au/parentlounge

The Encounter App is a great way to keep up to date with College Communications, read newsletters, record absentees and much more

Follow the link to download the app and ensure you turn on notifications.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours –  during the term

Monday 8.30-9.30am
Tuesday & Thursday  8.30am – 9.30am  &  2:30pm – 3.30pm

Please go to College Shop page for further information and Uniform Guidelines

Lunch orders can be placed each day and are supplied to the College as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday –  ‘Goods to Go’

Please note that these orders are via the Qkr! app which can be downloaded from your applicable app store.

Wednesday –  ‘Subway’

This can be ordered via the subway envelopes that are located in the Front Office, or download from the following link:

Lunch orders will be available for students to collect from the Kondole at the start of the lunch break.

Bus Services (Willunga Charters)

Willunga Charters is Encounter Lutheran College’s partner for our bus services.
Click here to view the Encounter Lutheran College Bus Network, Routes and Timetables.

Willunga Charters takes our student’s safety seriously and has an App which provides families with peace of mind knowing where their child/ren are along our bus routes in real time. The Willunga Charter App allows parents to have real time information on their children and whether they have boarded or deboarded, where it occurred and at what time. This app allows parents to see at a glance where the bus is along the route and have access to historical information.

The Willunga Charter App is available via the Apple Store or Google Play for your device.

Bus passes are required to board and if your student happens to lose their pass or their pass no longer works, a new card can be purchased from Encounter’s Student Services.

Bus Fares

Zone 1            $145 per term ($2.90 per day)

Zone 2            $165 per term ($3.30 per day)

Zone 3            $195 per term ($3.90 per day)

Zone 4            $215 per term ($4.30 per day)

Casual Pass

$5.00 per trip with limited spaces available daily.

Student Responsibilities

In using our Bus Services, it is Encounter’s expectation that all students present their bus passes entering and exiting the bus (tap on and tap off). It is also an expectation that Encounter students are polite, respectful and adhere to instructions of the driver at all times.

Our buses have CCTV cameras in use, are seat-belted and airconditioned.  It is expected that students are well-behaved, remain seated and have their seatbelts on at all times.

Water can be consumed on the bus, however no other foods are permitted.

It is expected that any repairs from any willful damage will be covered by the student/s responsible.

In the event a student fails to comply with these responsibilities, they may be suspended from using this bus service.

Please note that bus routes are determined in November of each year for the following year and priced accordingly. No changes to routes will occur in between where pricing and current timetables will be impacted.

Our College newsletter, Hearts & Minds is published fortnightly throughout the school term and is emailed to all parents. The newsletter is also available to view on the College App or by clicking here.

Welcome to our Student Learning Management System, SEQTA Engage. To access this system, please click on the link below.

This system gives you access to your child’s:

• Student Reports (Junior School and Middle/Senior School)
• Middle & Senior School Student Timetable for the week including teacher details and room numbers)
• Assessments (all current Middle & Senior School assessments, due dates, overview of tasks and rubrics – along with past assessed work and feedback from teachers)
• Online lessons – Middle & Senior School
• Homework – Middle & Senior School

As always, if you have any queries or concerns, or simply require further support in setting up your account, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the College. http://engage.encounter.sa.edu.au

• SEQTA Engage – Student Learning Management System
• Seesaw – Junior School Learning System

Parents and Friends play an important role in our College, organising fun events for students and families to raise money for projects around the College.

We are always keen to have new members join the Committee in an official capacity, or to nominate as a supporter to help with events such as:

• Sports Day
• Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day Stalls
• Sausage Sizzles

If you would like more information about the P&F, contact our Chairperson Kim Baxter at encounterlutherancollegepandf@gmail.com

• P&F Email List: Click Here to subscribe
• P&F Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ELCParentsandFriendsCommittee

Parent Volunteers

Volunteers support the College through a wide variety of roles. You can choose how to volunteer by selecting from the range of options available, or suggest an activity based on your specialist skills and expertise.

For further information, or to register your interest, please click here.