We extend our congratulations to our 2019 graduates for their academic success. One third of all of our 2019 graduates received an Overall Position of 1-6. We had the highest percentage of OP1-5 students as a percentage of our graduating class in the Springfield area and the second highest in Ipswich.

We are pleased with these results and with the capacity of our students to pursue their desired pathways. Of our 2019 graduates, 86% have proceeded to university and 14% to TAFE or directly to the workforce. University destinations include the University of Queensland (37%), Griffith University (21%), University of Southern Queensland (21%) and the Queensland University of Technology (10%). 

Our tertiary bound graduates are pursuing fields of study including nursing, aviation, human services, medical sonography, criminology & justice, information technology, sport and exercise science, engineering, arts, advanced science, clinical physiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, marine science, health science, forensic science, law, education, computer science.

My commendation to our graduates and thanks to our teaching staff for their diligence, expertise, support and advocacy of our young people. May God bless our graduates richly along the next part of their journey and give focus, direction and inspiration to our current students as they continue their studies and preparations for that which lies ahead.

Recent Matters

I wish to extend my appreciation to the staff, students and families of the St Peters Springfield community for the manner of response to the news and events of last week. This has not been an easy period for our community and there have been many difficult conversations at home and at school requiring sensitivity, love and wisdom. The support, grace and understanding of the community has been of great help and encouragement to many. Thank you for your care, support and prayers.

At such a time, it has been a great blessing to be a part of the larger St Peters with immediate support from our Head of College and Deputy Head of College, Senior Leadership Team, the counselling and chaplaincy teams, teaching faculty and our People and Culture team. 

We continue to support our school community as we journey through this loss and have been in regular contact with Mr Stott’s family who, despite their grief, have shown great love, care and concern for our school community.

75 Years

It is good to remember and appreciate the foundations of who we are. Thursday this week is Founders Day and the 75th anniversary of the opening of St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly. The official opening ceremony was held on the morning of 20 February 1945. That afternoon the 56 founding students purchased their books at the school bookshop ready for lessons the next day. 

Reading the first edition of The Review from 1945 as I write, it is clear that from its foundation, St Peters has been a school committed to not only excellence in academic endeavour but also the formation of young men and women of exceptional character, faith and influence who would sow positively into our state, nation and world. This foundational vision remains central to who we are today. The means by which we pursue that vision, however, continues to evolve in response to our changing world and as we pursue best and next practice, living out our Plus Ultra motto, ever higher – more beyond.

Craig Schmidt
Principal

Arise is a Christian Community where people gather each Sunday morning at 9am in the St Peter’s Hub, to meet Jesus the Light of the World. "Arise, shine, your light has come!" Isaiah 60:1

All are welcome.

This week’s video message is by Pastor Matt.

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New start. As World War II fought its way to the inevitable end Australians were looking forward to a world of peace and better opportunities. Lutheran people in Queensland wanted their young people to grow in faith and education locally, so that they could make a meaningful contribution to the new world on their graduation. In an era when not many went past Year 8, the appeal for money to start a Lutheran College was over-subscribed in 1944 and the search was on for a suitable property.

Choosing Brisbane, not Toowoomba. Most Lutherans were country people, so it was a very brave and far-sighted decision to start in Brisbane. That meant travel for those on the Darling Downs, the Fassifern or the Wide-Bay Burnett, but travel students did, by car or train.

Co-ed and boarding. From the very beginning, St Peters was co-ed, a recognition of the importance of education for girls as well. In the early years, over 90% were boarders. In 1970 it was just over 50% (300+). Boarding continues to be a strength, offering brothers and sisters the chance to be together. In the last 15 years the Indigenous students have contributed very strongly.

Hard work. Straight after the war there were no building supplies, so the army huts that came with the extra land that had been bought were moved and refitted by volunteers. Luther House was built in 1948 by volunteers under supervision. The earliest teachers had to sign a statement with the Education Department that they were willing to accept a lower salary.

What you experience now has been built up over many years. Many families and individuals have willingly sacrificed to grow and develop this school to what it is now. Accept it as a gift and look for ways in which you too can contribute and build up St Peters.

Pastor Michael Mayer

Our Environmental Committee has been working hard to organise the RECAN program. We have a container bin at school for collection during the day. Students have been given information about the container recycling at their Assemblies this week. To support this initiative further, we are sending RECAN bags home so families can also participate in the program. We do realise that families may already be organised with the container recycling program at home which is excellent. As part of the RECAN program we nominate a service organisation to support financially each term.  

Thank you for your support with this initiative.

(on Behalf of the Environmental Committee)

Do you know what your children really get up to on the internet? Are you confident that you can protect them as they navigate life online? There’s no denying that today’s students are part of a digital world. While, for the most part, this means exciting, technology-driven possibilities, it also poses new threats when it comes to cyber security.

To minimise the threats, join us on Thursday 27 February, 2020 at the first St Peters Life Symposium for 2020: Internet Safety for Children – A Parent’s Guide. Hear from former Queensland Police Detective and member of Taskforce Argos (Queensland’s Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group), Mr Brett Lee, and learn a range of simple strategies to prevent online risks in your home. 

Cost of admission is $5.00 with all proceeds from this Symposium to be donated to 2TMAB (To the Moon and Back)—an initiative established by 2019 Old Scholar, Ella Hussey-Simmonite, to raise awareness about online child sexual exploitation and improve the Child Protection System Technology run by the Child Rescue Coalition. 

Students are also welcome to join their parents. 

To secure your spot, or find out more, please register here.

The St Peters Signature Series Concerts are back in 2020, and we have an incredible one to start us off. Mondo Rock will be performing at St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly on Saturday 21 March commencing at 7.00pm. Mondo Rock will be supported by The Undercurrents (a SPOSA band) and the St Peters Rock Bands. 

About Mondo Rock

The band (comprised of Ross Wilson, Eric McCusker, James Black, Paul Christie and Kerry Jacobson) have had an outstanding career spanning five decades. Few have come close to delivering the catalogue of Australian classics that Mondo Rock boast, and they've achieved four top 10 albums, nine top 40 singles (including three top 10 hits) and six studio albums.

Mondo Rock's playlist includes: 

• Come Said The Boy
• Cool World
• State Of The Heart
• Chemistry
• No Time
• The Queen & Me 
• Summer For 81 

Come and join us for a fabulous night!
Tickets are $45 and are available from www.mondorockatsplc.eventbrite.com.au  

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music/Head of Bands - (Indooroopilly Campus)

Join us for delicious food, great company and a time to sit back and recharge.

The Ladies Lunch will support the development of a new Upper Primary play area and there will be some impressive silent auction items and raffle prizes on offer.

Book as a single or a table of 10, but get in quick because tickets are selling fast!   

Enrich your soul, with us

Join us for a day of delicious food, great company and inspirational conversation.Hosted by Rebecca Sparrow (Social Commentator, writer, #TeamGirls Ambassador, St Peters Old Scholar and
St Peters parent), this year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Cathie Reid AM. Cathie is a leading Australian businesswoman and Co-Founder of Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider, the Icon Group. She’s been a proud St Peters parent since 2007 and her influential career has gained her many accolades.

BOOK TICKETS via Eventbrite.

A big thank you to our Ladies Lunch sponsors...

We'd also like to thank GPSengine for their continued sponsorship of our Robotics Program.

Without these sponsors, our events wouldn’t be successful. Please support these local businesses.

On Friday 7 February our community came together to celebrate the theme: Walking on Water. Our Year 3 students led the worship service with enthusiastic singing and dancing, and we heard the story of Jesus walking on water and how he helps us to do great things for him. We all enjoyed a delicious sausage sizzle and felafels afterwards and everyone — students and families —had a fantastic time playing with water on the oval. Community celebrations are a great opportunity for families to connect and grow our amazing community. We warmly invite you to attend our next Community Celebration on Friday 6 March to meet wonderful people and make new friends. This will be our Prep Bible Presentation night and we look forward to seeing you all there. 

Building resilience was one the main objectives of Year 7 camp last week and our students demonstrated it repeatedly at rain soaked Tallebudgera. Greeted by a torrential downpour on arrival our students reacted wonderfully well. They embraced the rain and threw themselves into the activities with gusto. A reworked schedule due to cyclonic conditions closing the beach meant orienteering, canoeing, rock climbing were all on the agenda. Students consistently challenged themselves and each other to venture outside their comfort zone. Friendships were forged and relationships strengthened amongst the cohort. A special thanks to the staff who gave their time so willingly in the development of our young people.

Art and science are often considered to be very different subjects. However, both require a lot of creativity, and both are used to understand the world around us. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that students who had the opportunity to use art within their Science classes were more engaged, asked more questions, volunteered more ideas, and there was a measurable improvement in their assessment responses. The Psychology students have used art to communicate their understanding of the nervous system, and in process have created a visual display for their classroom. This is a very simple example of the use of art in a science class, and we look forward to expanding our creativity throughout the year.

St Peters Youth (SPY) meets this Friday from 6-8pm on the Concourse for a Games Night. Leaders Marnie and Juliet are ready to roll with some fun games for the Youth. If you are a Secondary Student, consider yourself invited! 

Please bring $5 for pizzas.  

In an exciting first for our school, the Creative Arts Team will be staging a “spectacular” On Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August. Created from music and drama excerpts from productions, we are calling for interest from soloists, actors, chorus members and ensembles.

Auditions are being held on Friday 21 February for Year 9 students, and the week of Monday 24 February for all other students. All expressions of interest can be addressed to Mrs Ellacott, Ms Grennan or Ms Hill.

Australian Girls Choir – Complimentary Open Classes

The Australian Girls Choir is currently offering free open classes to school-aged girls during February and March. Attending an open class gives girls the opportunity to explore their musical and performance skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Girls have fun as they learn to sing, dance and perform in weekly classes that emphasise personal growth and self-esteem.

Visit https://ausgirlschoir.com.au/openclass/ for more details.

Central District Swimming

Congratulations to all swimmers who trialled last Tuesday at the Central District Swim trials. We had 23 swimmers attend on the day with 22 being selected to represent Central District at the Met West trial on Wednesday 26th February.
 
16 swimmers who competed in the 13 – 19 years age groups did extremely well, winning the Aggregate Trophy for 13 – 19 years by over 500 points. This is an outstanding achievement from a small but very competitive group of swimmers. The 7 swimmers who competed in the 10 – 12 year old age also did very well placing 2nd overall. This is a phenomenal achievement given we were competing against much bigger school squads.

We wish all swimmers well for next Wednesday. Could I ask that the Met West paperwork is handed into Mr Lohe by Friday so that these can be signed off.  

Representative Sport Trials

Students will have received a number of emails about nominating for District Trials in the past weeks. It is student’s responsibility to nominate for District trials and to return paperwork for Mr Lohe to sign off on. Students will not be able to trial if they do not have the correct paperwork. Please contact Mr Lohe if you have any questions regarding trialling for District teams. 

• Wednesday 26th February – Metropolitan West Swimming
• Thursday 27th February – Year 4 – 6 Inter-House Swimming
• Friday 28th February – Year 7 – 12 Inter House Swimming
• Monday 2nd March – AIC Swimming Championships
• Wednesday 4th March – QGSSSA Swimming Championships

Last weekend was another weather interrupted weekend of sport for our Girls. Senior Softball was cancelled due to unplayable fields, we are looking forward to the sunshine continuing this week so the girls can get their season underway.

Well done to our Water Polo girls, Round 8 saw some great games with lots of improvement from the previous week. Special mention to our Open team who enjoyed another solid win, they are sitting on top of the ladder with four rounds to go before finals - Good luck for this Saturday girls.

Last Friday our annual St Peters Inter-House Swimming Carnival was held in beautiful sunshine at the 50m pool. It was a great day where staff and Years 7 – 12 students came together as a College and swam proudly for their Houses. We also saw the introduction of our new house polos, they looked amazing filling the pool enclosure with loads of colour.

Congratulations to victorious Leichhardt House on their third consecutive win of the Carnival.

Sporting Behaviour

As we enter a busy time in Girls Sport at St Peters with the QGSSSA Swimming Championships and the start of the Autumn fixtures just around the corner, it is a timely reminder to reflect as a community on our conduct.

Sporting behaviour is the term used to reflect sportsmanship, as it pertains to ethical behaviour, fair play, and respect for the sport, the participants, and the spectators.

As participants, we need to appreciate the good sportsmanship and skills of opponents, always display good temper and grace and give congratulations, thanks and support as appropriate.

As Parents and Spectators, we are reminded that children learn best by example. Never use profane language or harass coaches or officials and teach your children that honest effort is as important as victory.

Recognise the value and importance of coaches and support their decisions.

SWIMMING                                                                

Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE QGSSSA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Girls please watch for an email from Mr Nodwell re Swimming this Friday night.

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)

Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman – n.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Great to see the girls back training this week, please check the UPDATED draw on the St Peters App for game times for this Saturday 22 Feb – good luck girls!

Games will continue the following Saturdays - 29 Feb, 7 March and 14 March.

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

Coordinator: Ms Jenny Pavlides – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Training continues as per the weekly schedule.

Please watch the St Peters App & an email from your manager if the weather is threatening.

BASKETBALL

Coordinator: Ms Alex Wilson - a.wilson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Trials/training for all teams are underway.

Open Basketball camp is going ahead – Saturday 29 February & Sunday 1 March.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March at St Peters

FOOTBALL

Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Trials/training for all teams is underway.

Intermediate & Open Team Trial on Tuesday 25 February v BGGS @ Rangakarra, Sprenger Street, Fig Tree Pocket.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March (venue to be advised).

TOUCH

Coordinator: Ms Anne-Marie George - a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Trials/training for all teams is underway.

All ‘A’ Teams Trial on Thursday 27 February v BGGS @ Rangakarra, Sprenger Street, Fig Tree Pocket.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March at St Peters. 

CROSS COUNTRY

Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber - k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

There are many training sessions to choose from – please make Wednesday sessions a priority.

Run Club is on also! Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - 6.15am at the St Peters Bus Stop.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

Coordinator: Mr Trent Hacking – t.hacking@stpeters.qld.edu.au

All girls interested in Athletic development in the Gym with Mr Hacking, please contact him to arrange a meeting.

Have a great week in Sport!

Anne-Marie Champion
Girls Sport Coordinator

Another week of weather interrupted sport for Round 2 of AIC. Despite our St Peters Cricket players not getting to play against Iona College, I was extremely impressed with the members of our First XI and Open Cricket Teams who took time out to cheer on and support our Years 7 to 9 Volleyball teams on Saturday morning at St Peters. The energetic cheering lead by College Captain Ben Roberton demonstrated the true spirit of St Peters and their pride for our College. I am certain our junior teams, coaches and parents appreciated having the Years 11 and 12 boys supporting them on Saturday.

Attending the annual St Peters Inter-House Swimming Carnival for the first time I could not but notice the smiles, positive energy and excitement of the students last Friday. For me, this event not only showcased each House’s swimming prowess but it highlighted a sense of pride and belonging. Coupled with this it offered all of us, staff and students alike, a day whereby we all could come together collectively as a College and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment. It was definitely a great day. Congratulations to victorious Leichhardt House on winning the 2020 St Peters Inter-House Swimming.  

This Week in Sport

This week in AIC Sport, St Peters compete against Padua College in Volleyball, Cricket and AFL. Round 3 will again see our Years 7 to 9 teams playing at home whilst our Years 10 to 12 teams are away at Padua. Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games.

With the wet weather still presenting as a potential issue for our outdoor sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for wet weather alerts via the St Peters App. We will keep you updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.

Tomorrow we will host our second AIC Invitational Swimming Meet for 2020. St Peters warmly welcome St Laurence’s College, St Patrick’s College, St Edmunds College and Villanova College to our 50m Aquatic Centre. All details pertaining to this meet can be found on the St Peters App.

A reminder that all our boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and games.

AIC Volleyball

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –

At Training – All St Peters AIC Volleyballers are to be where their St Peters Sports Uniform to Volleyball training.

At Games – All St Peters AIC Volleyballers must be wearing either the old style numbered volleyball shirt or the ‘new’ style numbered volleyball shirt. NO sports/PE shirts are to be worn at AIC games. WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Volleyball Games.

AIC Cricket

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –

At Training – all AIC cricketers must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their first training session of the week. The second training session you are to where your ‘Sports Uniform’.

At Games – All St Peters Cricketers are to arrive to their game wearing their ‘Program Shirt’ and then get changed into your playing whites just before the start of play.

St Peters Student Spectators on Gamedays

Should your son wish to attend any St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal college hours, it is expected that he is dressed in St Peters apparel whilst attending these events.

Please include some photos taken by Anthony from Saturday’s sport.

St Peters AIC Cricket Coordinator: Mr Josh Singh – j.singh@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly Cricket training and Round 2 game times and venues.

St Peters AIC Volleyball Coordinator: Mr Luke Donatini & Mr Shaun Nodwell – l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly Volleyball training and Round 2 game times and venues.

St Peters AIC Swimming Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au    

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to Swimming training and Friday afternoon AIC swimming meet.

St Peters AIC Year 8 & 9 AFL Coordinator: Mr Mark Holman – m.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to AFL weekly training and Round 2 game times and venues.

St Peters AIC Cross Country Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly AIC Cross Country training.

Luke Donatini
Boys Sport Coordinator

Information regarding the St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Sport program will be communicated through a range of modes including email, St Peters App and Cornerstone. Students and parents will primarily receive information from the Head of Sport at Springfield but at times may also receive information from the Girls and Boys Sport Coordinators or individual Sport Coordinators. Parents and students are encouraged to download and use the St Peters App for information regarding the Sport program. 

Please download the St Peters ‘app’ today!! 

All information regarding the St Peters Lutheran College Sport program including sport training times and venues, draws, coordinator details and wet weather arrangements can be found on the St Peters App. 

*Please ensure that you update your preferences in the Settings> Subscriptions section of the app so that you only receive information from your appointed Campus or area of interest that are relevant to your family e.g. Springfield or Sports.

The app can be downloaded free through iTunes or Google Play, please search for St Peters: