Growing Together: A Community of Connection and Learning
Education is more than just learning in a classroom—it is about belonging, growing, and thriving together. At St Peters Springfield, we are committed to providing an enriching, student-centred experience that empowers every child to reach their full potential. Our Plus Ultra mindset encourages young people to strive for a life of purpose, guided by strong values, a love for learning, and a commitment to excellence.
Through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we cultivate student agency, nurturing curiosity, inquiry, and reflection. The student-centred approach sits at the heart of the PYP, where learning is active, meaningful, and connected to the real world. Our students engage in authentic inquiry, investigating global challenges, developing creative solutions, and collaborating on projects that make an impact beyond the classroom. Whether exploring sustainability, innovation, cultural identity, or scientific discovery, our learners are encouraged to think critically, ask big questions, and take action.
But learning is not just about academics—it is about connection. Every student’s journey is unique and contributes to the richness of our learning environment. By fostering strong relationships among students, teachers, and families, we create a space where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to explore their potential. These deep connections fuel confidence, resilience, and a love for learning, ensuring that every student knows they belong.
Our families play a vital role in this journey. When parents, caregivers, and teachers work together, learning becomes even more powerful. Whether through classroom engagement, supporting inquiry projects, sharing expertise, or joining community events, family involvement strengthens the foundation for student success. We welcome your ideas and encourage you to reach out to Mrs Lia Sabri, Head of Primary Years, if you would like to contribute to the learning experiences of our students.
Together, we are growing, learning, and building a community that inspires, connects, and thrives.
Mrs Lia Sabri Head of Primary Years
What's On
What's On Week 4
19 February – Upper Primary Swimming
19 February – Prep and Year 12 Senior Jersey
20 February – Year 10 Dinner
22 February – SPOSA 2014 and 2015 Reunion
25 February – Year 5 Discovery Excursion
26 February – Met West Swimming
26 February – Upper Primary Swimming
26 February – Year 10 Debating (Round 1)
26 February – Brainstorm Productions Years 7 and 8
1 March – Ironbark Group 1 Graduation
Symposium 1 – Growing up Online – Tuesday 11 March
In today’s digital world, young people are more connected than ever—but with this connectivity comes risks. To help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in the online age, St Peters is proud to present Symposium 1: Growing Up Online, featuring Australia’s leading cyber safety expert, Susan McLean.
Event Details: Tuesday 11 March, 6:45pm – 8:15pm Dron Auditorium, St Peters Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $5 per person (Proceeds donated to charity)
Susan, a former police officer and Australia’s foremost authority on cyber safety, will share expert insights on online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, problematic gaming, and exposure to harmful content. She will also provide practical strategies to help parents manage digital devices and keep their children safe online.
This adults-only session is a must for all parents and caregivers.
St Peters Springfield has partnered with Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) to give our whole community the opportunity to attend an engaging three-part webinar series with Madonna King. With her extensive experience and having authored multiple books around the topics of modern parenting, Madonna will offer valuable insights into raising emotionally healthy, resilient children and teens. These sessions will be informative, but are also aimed at equipping parents with practical tools and strategies.
The regular cost of these webinars is set at $45.00 per attendee, or $135.00 total for the series. However, due to the partnership with St Peters and LEQ, these webinars are able to be provided to our community at no cost.
Please register your attendance using the links provided, being sure to scroll to the bottom of the Humantix page to gain access to the St Peters School Pass tickets/access.
Mr Craig Brown Head of St Peters Springfield
Ministry
Family & Founders – Who do you think you are?
There is a show on SBS that you might have seen called 'Who do you think you are?' The blurb for the show says: What mysteries are hidden in old family photographs? Can mouldy old documents reveal secrets long forgotten by family members? What role does family history play in our daily lives? Can a person know who they really are?
When my parents retired, I helped them sort through boxes and boxes of family memorabilia: Photos, letters, cards, family books, family tree. And as I looked through them, I remembered the show and asked myself as I found out about the lives of my ancestors—do all of these tell me who I am?
Then, I thought about my niece Annie, who was adopted by my sister and brought to Australia from China. Annie will never know her parents, grandparents, or background—no record exists. What will family history mean to Annie as she grows up? Then, I realised that who we are is partly about our birth, our genes, and where we've come from. But even more, it is about our family now. Those we grow up with, live with, and spend time with.
In Ephesians, we hear that "God chose us to belong to Christ before the world was created. He loved us. So he decided long ago to adopt us as his children." The St Peters community is a part of this family of God, brought into hearing his word and living in his love. Just as we have our own family characteristics, we have been blessed with particular characteristics as part of God's family. Our Lutheran school values reflect this—service, love, quality appreciation, hope, justice, courage, humility, compassion, and forgiveness. These are characteristics that we all inherit as members of our school family. These are the characteristics God has shown us, and we can't help but reflect them back into the world. This is what helps us to begin to answer the question of who we are, and this is what we celebrate during St Peters Founders' Day.
Chaplain Kirstin Munchenberg Primary Years Chaplain
Important Notices
Safety in the College Carpark and Surrounding Streets
At St Peters Lutheran College Springfield, student safety is our highest priority, including in and around our College carparks and surrounding streets. We remind all families to adhere to the 40kph School Zone speed limits on surrounding streets during designated times. In the carparks, we ask all drivers to follow 10kph Shared Zone speed limit, follow the directional signage, use the designated Kiss’N’Go zone appropriately and remain vigilant for pedestrians, especially during peak times. A reminder too to please note that the Staff Carpark should not be used for school pickup and drop-off.
We also encourage all members of our community to use designated pedestrian crossings when crossing roads to ensure safety for both pedestrians and drivers, this applies both within the College carparks and also in surrounding streets.
We will be following-up this notice with pastoral conversations with our students over the coming weeks, where we will discuss road safety and doing the right thing.
This issue is very important to us and by applying our College values of Care, Dignity and Respect we can all work together for a safer environment.
Craig Brown Head of St Peters Springfield
Wellbeing on Wellness Way
School TV Cybersafety
Just a quick reminder to you all – SCHOOL TV, is available to you via the online learning platform, Firefly.
This resource is a great insight into many problems faced in parenting our young people.
I would like to draw your attention to the Cybersafety information, with this link. Cybersafety and keeping our children safe online remains one of our biggest challenges. Last week at the Senior School and Junior High Information Evenings we discussed together that our biggest challenge is getting adolescents to understand and appreciate how much sleep they need. One reason they don’t get enough sleep is the distraction that is caused by devices, making it very difficult to maintain a healthy sleep environment. One of the key ways we can help our students is by helping them to create healthy sleep hygiene, with low lighting, and no devices.
Join us on Thursday 6 March from 10:45am-11:10am on the Concourse as we celebrate our young performers unique journeys in the first Performing Arts Lunchtime Concert. This Concert will showcase students from Years 7-12 only, who learn internally or externally. Parents are welcome to attend. Private Tutors have been asked to nominate students who will be ready to perform.
Staffing Update
Mr Michael Gibson will commence teaching the Lower Strings students next Monday 24 February. Michael has extensive teaching and conducting experience and has won numerous performing awards. He is looking forward to developing the gifts and talents of the lower strings students and supporting their performance growth and confidence through Cocurricular involvement with Cantabile Strings on Monday’s, Studio Recitals and additional College events.
Music Cocurricular Schedule
Please refer to the Music Cocurricular Schedule below. There still may be some adjustments due to staff appointments. Remember to stay committed to the team effort and rehearse parts in preparation for the following rehearsal. Be Prepared - Please remember to bring instrument, music, music folder, pencil and eraser to every rehearsal.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday 6 March – Lunchtime Concert Years 7-12
Monday 17 March - Strings Lunchtime Concert
Mrs Geraldine Campbell Performing Arts Coordinator
Sport
Springfield Sport
Sports Bus Bookings
Students participating in Sport at Indooroopilly must book a seat on the Term 1 Sports Bus via the 2025 SFD Sport Bus Manifest on Teams. This must be done through the student’s account. For assistance, please contact k.reed@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Inter-House Swimming Age Champions
Congratulations to all students who were acknowledged and received their Age Champion medallions on Tuesday morning at our Secondary Years Assembly. It was great to have parents present to witness the celebration of achievement. We look forward to announcing our Upper Primary Age Champions next week.
Inter-House Swimming House Champion
Congratulations to Cunningham who have taken out the 2025 Inter-House Swimming Carnival. A great team effort overall!
Final order:
1st Cunningham Crocs 2,297
2nd Leichhardt Lions 1,893
3rd Mitchell Mud Crabs 1,613
Student Success
Congratulations to Jade, Molly, Kalista and Mia who represented met West at the State Aquathon and Triathlon. All girls performed extremely well. A special mention to Jade, Mia and Molly who have made the White team for Nationals, they will compete in Perth at the end of March. We look forward to hearing how they go.
Central District Sport Trials
Parents and guardians should refer to the 2025 Central Comets Trial Calendar for all upcoming trial dates. Nominations due to Mr Reed k.reed@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Mr Kale Reed Head of Sport
Boys Sport
Australian rules news
Our Year 7 and Years 9-10* (Born in 2010) team is still looking for numbers, if you are interested in joining– CLICK HERE.
cricket news
Last weekend, St Peters celebrated the success of its fifth Pink Stumps day, raising over $5000.00 in collaboration with Marist College to support the McGrath Foundation and provide fundraising towards the essential work of cancer care nurses. I would like to thank Mr Gary Munday for his coordination of the Pink Stumps Day, providing a platform for our boys to showcase their talents against a spirited Marist side, with wins in the 9A and 10B and games going down to the final overs with the 7A, 10A and 1st XI there was quality cricket from Marist to Mayer.
An incredible achievement, complimenting a terrific day with Mr Kotzur and Mrs Lisa Delaney at the First Team presentation at Marist, while Ms Sarah Delaney assisted with our junior teams at St Peters.
If you would like to continue to support the nurses and fundraise, please follow the link.
Rugby Union news
Training has started this week for all Junior and Senior Rugby teams. Please see training schedule.
Confidence in Contact Rugby Sessions Begin This Sunday - Click here to register
The highly anticipated Confidence in Contact sessions kick off this Sunday, providing a valuable opportunity for our young Rugby players to enhance their skills in a safe and structured environment. A special thanks to the Rugby Parent Support Group for making these sessions possible for our Rugby community.
Open to all male students from Years 4 to 9, the program is especially beneficial for those new to rugby or contact sports. The sessions are designed to build confidence and technical ability in tackling, ball carrying, and safe contact techniques.
Run by experienced coaches from Next Gen Rugby, who have worked with schoolboy teams and Premier Grade club levels across Brisbane, these sessions will progressively develop players’ skills each week. The first session will focus on:
Foundation body shape for effective ball carrying
Safe falling techniques when tackled
Building confidence in making safe and effective tackles
Ensuring players are comfortable and in control during contact is key to both performance and safety. The structured drills will provide multiple repetitions in a controlled setting, allowing participants to refine their technique at their own pace.
Sessions will take place from 8:00AM to 10:00AM at St Peters Indooroopilly on the following dates:
Sunday 23 February
Sunday 2 March
Sunday 9 March
Sunday 16 March
Sunday 23 March
Players must wear Rugby training or playing gear, including a mouthguard and boots, and bring their own water bottle. If attending, please complete the attendance link provided to assist coaches in planning effective sessions.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build confidence and skills in a safe and supportive environment!
rowing news
Boys Program Underway – A Great Start!
The boys’ Rowing has officially kicked off, and we couldn’t be prouder of the performance and spirit shown by our athletes so far! Their hard work and determination are already yielding great results, and we’re excited to see what’s to come as the season progresses. A reminder to train smart and stay hydrated! Keep up the excellent effort, gentlemen – you’re setting a high standard for the rest of the year!
Rowing AGM – 3 March
A quick reminder that the Rowing Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 3 March. All parents who are interested in volunteering for roles on the Parent Support Committee are required to attend this meeting in person. Parent support and involvement is crucial to the continued success of the program, so we encourage everyone who can contribute to join us and help shape the success of rowing at St Peters this season.
We’re excited for a fantastic season ahead, filled with competition, camaraderie, and plenty of success. Let’s keep pushing forward, together! Go St Peters!
Cross Country Training has started and sign up links have been sent out! For any students in Years 7–12 interested in Signing up for Cross Country in 2025 please see below the messages from Mrs Schreiber, Cross Country Coordinator to support having you participate in Cross Country, as well as your weekend AIC Sport i.e. Chess, Football and/or Rugby. - Training Schedule can be found on the app with Wednesday afternoons being the priority session for team training. However there are sessions offered every day to balance your Term 1 sporting schedule. Please prioritise your current Term 1 Sporting commitments.
Meets/Championship (Calendar) Meets are on Wednesday afternoons and begin in Mid Term 2, meaning it will not clash with your AIC fixtures – you can do both!
With Term 2 Sport just around the corner, I invite you to complete the following sign-up process to help finalise our numbers for your respective Sport.
Please complete by end of week 4, Friday 1 February.
Season information including training schedules for Chess, Cross Country Football, Rugby can be found on the St Peters app, with more information to be sent out from respective coordinators shortly.
Athletic Development
The St Peters Athletic Development Program supports students' physical growth and athletic performance, with sessions available before and after school in the Weights Room at the Indooroopilly Campus. Juniors (Years 7-9) focus on mastering fundamental movement patterns, while Seniors (Years 10-12) build on these skills with tailored programs for all levels. Regardless of gym experience, we cater for all levels and encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. Boys are encouraged to attend Athletic Development
ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS
To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National teams please complete the Microsoft forms – CLICK HERE
With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of Sports, this will help us ensure your students achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.
this week in sport
AIC Australian Rules, Cricket, Volleyball and Swimming are the current IN-SEASON BOYS AIC SPORTS this term and training is currently well underway.
For details of times and venues for this weekend’s Round 3 fixtures against Iona College please check the information on the St Peters App.
Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games for the Trial Round of St Peters AIC Boys Sport.
Please CLICK HERE for AUSTRALIAN RULES game day schedule
Please CLICK HERE for VOLLEYBALL game day schedule
For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen Sport, so they can improve and refine Sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.
If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, and also the respective coordinator/s.
Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2025.
Matchday expectations
A reminder that all St Peters boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and at AIC games. All uniforms can be purchased from Shop45 or via School locker, please refer to website for opening hours. For matchdays enclosed footwear must be worn to games, no slides or crocs are to be worn at St Peters or associated AIC schools. They are not part of the school uniform and are a risk for Workplace health and safety.
Volleyball
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements
At Training – All St Peters AIC volleyballers are to wear their St Peters Sports Uniform to Volleyball training
At Games – All St Peters AIC volleyballers must be wearing:
St Peters numbered Volleyball shirt (NO sports/PE shirts are to be worn at AIC games)
St Peters maroon PE/Sports Shorts
WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Volleyball Games
Joggers MUST be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
CRICKET
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –
At Training – all AIC cricketers must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their training session
At Games – All St Peters cricketers are to arrive to their game wearing:
St Peters ‘Program Shirt’ and then get changed into your playing whites just before the start of play
WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Cricket Games
Joggers MUST be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
Australian Rules
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –
At Training – all AIC Australian Rules footballers must wear their PE Uniform to training (Year 7 and Year 9) and Seniors can wear their black opens warm up shirt. Students are to be wearing boots and have a mouth guard
At Games – Students must have mouth guards
Joggers MUST be worn at all times before/after games – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS
Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters Formal Uniform. Should a student not be wearing the correct attire when attending a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.
WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS
With regards to wet weather and any unforeseen or potential cancellations of AIC sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for notifications and alerts via the St Peters App. We will endeavour to keep everyone updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.
Please see the St Peters App for the latest Draw information.
FOCUS ROUND: This Saturday 22 February, we’re directing our focus to Water Polo as we support our girls at their fixtures. Be sure to check the App for the latest draw and make it out to a game or two to cheer on our water polo teams! At time of publishing, the Opens are scheduled to play at 1:50pm at the Valley Pool.
With about three weeks to go until the QGSSSA Swimming Championships, I would like to encourage all swimmers to squeeze in as many training sessions and meets as possible between now and QG (Wednesday 5 March, Week 6).
Please see the St Peters App for the latest Draw information.
PLAYERS WANTED: We have a few spots remaining in our Division 1 team. If you are interested in joining QGSSSA Cricket or would like to know more, please contact Mr Gary Munday via email.
A historic milestone for St Peters Sport! Yesterday, our first-ever St Peters girls’ cricket teams took to Mayer and Stolz Ovals for their debut home matches in the QGSSSA competition—and what a way to start! Both our Open and Division 1 teams secured thrilling victories, cheered on by family and fellow students who lined the boundary and filled the stands in support of this special moment.
The Open team delivered a dominant performance, bowling first and dismissing their opposition for just 22 runs. Leading the charge was captain Charlotte A (Year 12), whose outstanding figures of 5/4 from three overs included a remarkable four-wicket maiden! The team wasted no time chasing down the target, securing the win without losing a wicket.
Meanwhile, over on Stolz Oval, our Division 1 girls fought hard in a nail-biting finish. After restricting their opponents to 1/60, they faced a final-ball scenario—needing four runs for victory. Showing impressive grit and determination, the two batters ran out the four runs to finish on 4/61 and record a miraculous win in their first outing at home.
This unforgettable afternoon marked the beginning of girls’ cricket at St Peters, and we can’t wait to see these teams inspire the future female cricketers at the College!
Our Senior teams are off to a flying start, winning all five fixtures on Day one of the 2025 QGSSSA Senior Australian Rules Football competition. We wish teams the best of luck for their games this weekend on Day 2.
Please see the St Peters App for the latest Draw information.
bmta CLUB TOUCH
Coordinator: Miss Laura Buckby l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Please see the St Peters App for the latest Draw information.
QGSSSA BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL AND TOUCH FOOTBALL
Pre-season training continues for our Autumn Sports – Basketball, Football and Touch Football.
Upcoming dates:
Trial Fixtures vs BGGS (Home) Friday 28 February [Touch Football Only]
Trial Fixtures vs Somerville House Friday 7 February Touch Football (Away) Football (Home) Basketball (Home)
Round 1 vs BSHS (Away) Friday 14 February [Basketball, Football & Touch Football]
Student Achievements
We would like to acknowledge student sporting achievements throughout the year. If your daughter has competed at a national or international level, please click here to share the details with us.
Please see the Northern Eagles calendar currently available on the St Peters App. Information regarding Term 1 district nominations have been shared via email to all students. Students need to be part of a St Peters 'A Team' standard or play club at a high level to be nominated. A final decision on nominations will be at the discretion of the Sport Department. Further nomination information will be emailed to students at the start of each term.
Old Scholars Game
SPOSA Week Football Showdown | Monday afternoon saw a fantastic clash between the St Peters Open Girls and Old Scholars in the annual SPOSA Week Football match. With a strong turnout from our Old Scholars and a game played in great spirit, it was a thrilling contest from start to finish.
This year, the Old Scholars reclaimed the Fady Ibrahim Cup with a 3-1 victory! A huge thank you to our Old Scholars who gave up their afternoon to take part:
Class of 2024 – Rose Jolly, Emmy McLeod, Lila Falchetti, April Fischer, Halle Perkins, Isla Muir
Class of 2023 – Gabby Spence, Annabel Woods
Class of 2021 – Georgie Hine, Kate Edwards, Sophie Allen, Hilal Durmaz
Class of 2020 – Tahlia Piccirillo
Congratulations to both teams on a competitive and entertaining match. Until next year!
Katie Veitch Girls Sport Coordinator
Community
Parents and Friends (P&F) – Expressions of Interest
The St Peters P&F at Springfield is excited to support key College initiatives and run engaging events to strengthen our College community in 2025! We have two fantastic opportunities for our St Peters Springfield family and friends to get involved.
Volunteer Opportunity – Uniform Shop
We are seeking volunteers to help run the Second-Hand Uniform Shop on Tuesdays from 7:30am – 8:30am. This can be on a roster basis, and any assistance would be greatly appreciated to keep this valuable service running smoothly.
Join the P&F Committee – 3 Positions Available
The P&F Committee meets monthly, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about enhancing our wonderful College community. If you are interested, we warmly invite you to our next meeting:
Tuesday 11 March - 6:30pm | The Hub (College Library)
If you would like to assist with the Uniform Shop, join the P&F Committee, or register your interest in volunteering at events, please reach out to us at pf.springfield@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
