Learning that grows beyond the classroom at Faith Lutheran College

Three children joyfully climbing on a sturdy tree branch, smiling and enjoying their outdoor adventure.
At Faith Lutheran College, learning is grounded in nature, community, and Christian values.

From age 3 in our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, students are encouraged to write their own remarkable story in an environment where they are truly known, understood, and celebrated.

Located in the heart of the Barossa, Faith embraces the outdoors as a vital part of learning. Influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy in our Junior School, natural spaces inspire creativity, exploration and reflection – just as much as our classrooms.

Two children happily playing with colorful wooden blocks on a table, building structures together with a senior student looking on.

A treasured part of our Junior School is the Bush Block, planted in the 1980s by local families and lovingly maintained ever since. It’s a place where students climb trees, watch turtles, explore the riverbank and connect with nature through play, discovery and adventure.

From early discovery learning to Year 6 camps, this space is a foundation for curiosity and confidence. Outdoor education continues throughout the College through gardening, agriculture, sport, camps, and service learning. In our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, students grow fresh produce, then cook and share meals – developing life skills and a sense of sustainability and care for others.

Faith Lutheran College students in uniforms sitting together on a tree branch, smiling and enjoying their time.

As an IB World School, Faith builds essential skills in communication, critical thinking and creativity, supported by a team of educators who share a strong sense of purpose. We offer a nurturing environment where each student is empowered to thrive.

Faith Lutheran College is the leading co-educational ELC–12 College in the Barossa Valley–where outdoor and indoor learning are equally valued, and where your child’s story can begin, flourish, and thrive in the heart of nature.


Faith Lutheran College is now enrolling for 2026 and beyond. Visit Faith Lutheran at 130 Magnolia Road, Tanunda or faith.sa.edu.au

 

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