I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.” – John Hume

During Assembly on Wednesday, our Year 6 students were presented with their Primary Leadership badges. It was wonderful to see so many family members attend and enjoy the community time during morning tea after Assembly.

One of our College’s Strategic Goals is Holistic Education where we aspire to consolidate, support and affirm activities in and beyond the classroom through purposeful and planned student leadership opportunities.

Over the past few weeks our students have been involved in a range of planned activities to support their understanding as to what student leadership looks like in our school community. Students interacted with staff from Lutheran Youth Queensland who provided a fun, energising action based learning program. The focus was on reflecting what it looks like to lead ourselves, lead others and lead together. Each student was recognised as unique and that it was important to discover and grow their God- given talents.

A time was also organised for Mr Schmidt, our Year 12 school captains and myself to meet with the Year 6 students to share thoughts on the important elements of showing leadership in a community. Our Year 12 captains have committed to developing the relationship with the Year 6 leaders and the Primary community. This mentor program is important in growing our young people in leadership skills – good at listening, proactive, honest, generous, strong communicators, confident, fair and showing our school values of care, dignity and respect.

Within class, our Year 6 teachers have also spent time discussing their important role in the Primary School. This has been in conjunction with the leadership program where students are rostered onto Enrichment clubs, Prep playtime, Chapel, Assembly, Flag duties and are committed to attend, lead and support our younger students. 

We also know through our Service Learning program that to become a good leader one must first be a good servant - doing the right thing without being asked or when no one is watching, helping others in need, guiding others on the right path, setting a good example for others and being a good role model, standing up for others even when it may be the hard thing to do. 

As we move into our 2020 school, God’s richest blessings are with our Year 6 leaders as they grow in their understanding of important qualities to lead our Primary community.

“Student leadership is arguably the most beneficial extracurricular activity a person can perform while in school. Though there are no grades and zero credits to earn, the experience gained from a leadership role will be valuable for a lifetime. A school leader is thrown into a learning environment that encourages hands-on experience. Planning, decision making, communicating, and working as a teammate are all skills that you will build as a student leader. Trust me, you don’t build these portable leadership skills when studying for an exam or sitting in a lecture”. (Anonymous)

Debbie West-McInnes
Head of Primary

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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A boy was once challenged by his friend: “I’ll give you a penny when you tell me where God is.” His friend replied: “I’ll give you two when you tell me where he is not.”

This makes me think of things which exist, yet we do not see them. We need air to breathe and live, yet we can only see the branches move in the wind and hear the rustling of the leaves; we can feel the breeze but yet we cannot see or touch the air. We cannot see ‘love’, just feel the embrace or the kiss, hear the whispered word of the one who loves us – yet it exists. I wonder if it is not similar with God. We cannot prove his existence. We cannot see nor touch him, yet still we believe that he is.

In this time of Lent we reflect on God’s word which has become flesh (human) in Jesus Christ, so that we can imagine God’s love for us. A human being we can visualise, his words we can hear, his interactions we can understand, and his story we can trace in the Bible and in many people’s lives.

A Rabbi was once asked, “How would we recognise the dawn of a new day?” And he replied, “You will recognise the dawn of a new day when you recognise your sister or your brother in the face of your neighbour.”

May God grant us the courage to seek and to recognise him in the people we meet.  

“Recycle the Present- Save the Future” is our school project supported by RECAN to raise funding for an all-school initiative for recycling. This is a cash-less, easy and practical way to turn trash to treasure. You no longer need to take your containers to a depot for a refund, you can simply sign up, collect and schedule a booking. All families were given a Recan collection bag so families can also participate in the program and collect their cans at home. We do realise that families may already be organised with the container recycling program at home which is excellent. ReCan collected 3 bags of bottles this week! It is exciting to see this recycling project up and running.

This is how every family can participate with us: 

1. Visit www.recan.co  and register for free (available on all devices) 
2. Begin collecting your eligible containers at home (cans, poppers, plastic bottles etc with a 10c mark on them, EMPTIED AND CRUSHED) in the RECAN bags provided. 
3. When your bag is full, book for a pick-up. 
4. Receive credits within 24 hours, select your school project and donate. 

Thank you for your support with this initiative.
Cathy Jeffries 

Prep Bible Presentation

You are invited to join other school families at our Community Celebration on Friday 6 March. The Prep students will receive a Bible Storybook as a welcome gift from Arise Lutheran Church.  

5pm Games - bring your running shoes!
6pm Worship – family friendly worship with Prep Bible Presentation
6.45pm Community Meal – bring a plate of food to share

Come for a wonderful evening of fun, faith, friendship and food!

Does your pre-schooler need some constructive playtime on a Thursday morning? Would you like to meet other parents from our community? Arise Playgroup is a place for safe play in a relaxed environment and we’d love you to come along and join the fun. Our coordinator is Dee who would love to meet you and your child. 

Playgroup meets at St Peters Lutheran College. 42 Wellness Way, Springfield Central. 

For more details please call the college on 34703888 or email: arise@stpeters.qld.edu.au and ask to speak to Dee.  

Our vision for the community of St Peters Lutheran College Springfield in 2020 is to find ways to engage with students and build as many positive relationships as possible. When we began thinking about our goals for 2020, we decided to model the values of PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement).

PERMA is a significant part of St Peters culture; we strive to implement its ideals in all our visions and goals. Additionally, we look to the School Captains who led before us, and the examples they have set for our community. They have created strong foundations for activities that involve the entirety of secondary school. This year, we aspire to build upon those foundations by implementing initiatives that connect primary and secondary schools. For example, the school leaders have begun mentoring and leading Primary School enrichment clubs, such as Story Club and Sports Club.

Through building these relationships, we want all primary students to know that secondary students will always be there for them. Furthermore, we are hoping to foster greater understanding of different cultures. To do this, we aim to host a Cultural Festival, connecting people in our community and celebrating our diversity and multiculturalism. Overall, we have big ideas for what we want to see at St Peters in 2020. We believe through these initiatives, we can build meaningful relationships with all members of the St Peters community.  

Curiosity is at the heart of scientific endeavour, with most ground-breaking scientific discoveries being achieved because someone asked “but WHY?”. Consequently, student-lead inquiry is a vital part of the science syllabuses. Our Year 11 Biology students have investigated scientific concepts, such as diffusion, cell membrane structure and enzyme activity, through the suggested and mandatory practicals outlined in the syllabus. For the remainder of Term 1, they will be modifying these practicals in order to answer their own research questions. I look forward to watching them build on their planning, collaborative and problem-solving skills through this process of self-directed inquiry.

Auditions for our “spectacular” are almost complete, and the audition panel has been impressed by the depth of talent displayed during this process. We will be finalising casting over the next week, and look forward to progressing the show over the next months. Mark it on your calendar now – Thursday 26 August and Friday 27 August – you won’t be disappointed!

Assembly Performance

Congratulations to Beck Qliebo, who performed at Senior Assembly this week. Beck sang “Rise Up”. Beck’s connection to the sentiment of the song, to keep forging towards your goals, was obvious. Thank you, Beck, a great performance, which was enjoyed by all.

Inter House Swimming

Congratulations to all students who represented their houses are the Inter House Swimming Carnivals last week. It was fantastic to see so many of our students from Year 4 – 12 competing and having fun!

At our Upper Primary Carnival, Cunningham claimed the overall win on the day over Leichhardt and Mitchell while at our Secondary carnival, Mitchell claimed the trophy by just 9 points from Leichhardt and Cunningham. Leichhardt won the House Spirit awards for 2020!

Congratulations also to our Age Champions:

SEVEN IN A ROW – WHAT AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE FROM OUR 2020 QGSSSA SWIM TEAM

Congratulations to our 2020 QGSSSA Swimming team. All girls were fantastic on the night and raced exceptionally well. The overall result was a team effort and every girl played their part on the team. We would like to thank our captains Olivia C and Jenna F and Vice-Captains Sophie R and Stef McC for their leadership, they were outstanding. Our Open girls are to be commended for their support of the younger girls and for instilling a great winning culture amongst the team. On behalf of the girls we thank and acknowledge all the hard work of our Swimming Coordinator Peter Dawson, Shaun Nodwell, Jeremy Lohe and our amazing coaching team, Dean, Maxine, John, Stewart, Scott and Julian.

Finally, to our St Peters student supporters who cheered loudly and proudly for our swimmers all night, your support lifted each swimmer to new levels, thank you. St Peters pride was on full display and ‘Plus Ultra’ was there for all to see.

On the weekend our Open Basketball squad travelled to the Gold Coast for the first ever QGSSSA Basketball Camp. This camp exposed the girls to amazing coaching, both on the court with skills development and game play and off the court with team building – thank you Coach Mike & Oliver.

To our QGSSSA Basketball coordinator Alex Wilson, thank you for your work to give the girls this opportunity, their Basketball skills improved, they learnt the importance of being part of a team, they built relationships while having fun at the same time.

What a great way to start the 2020 season!

SWIMMING                                                                

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

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS – Further details re results will be published next week.

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)

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

There is two weeks left of the 2020 Senior Softball season. It is important the girls continue this season with good attendance at training and games.

Date Claimer: Senior Softball Break-Up – Tuesday 17 March - Further details next week

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

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

• Two more minor round games to go.

Let’s finish the season on a high with good attendance at training.

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

Date Claimer: Water Polo Break-Up – Sunday 29 March - Further details next week

BASKETBALL

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

• All Teams Trial Games v Somerville House: TOMORROW - Friday 6 March at St Peters – Please see the St Peters App for details.

FOOTBALL

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

• All Teams Trial Games v Somerville House: TOMORROW - Friday 6 March at Rangakarra – Please see the St Peters App for details.

TOUCH

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

• All Teams Trial Games v Somerville House: TOMORROW - Friday 6 March at St Peters – Please see the St Peters App for details.

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

Celebrating our successes…  

We all can relate to and appreciate the euphoria which surrounds a great win. Irrespective of what that win may be, the achievement and accomplishment leaves us feeling good, elated about what we done, been a part of or just witnessed.

This was so ever present on Monday as our St Peters swimmers took to the water at the AIC Swimming Championships at Chandler Aquatic Centre. From the record breaking first event of the day (200m Medley Relay), St Peters threw down the challenge and then back it up with determined perform after performance.

Vocal and enthusiastic St Peters student supporters encouraged loudly and proudly and our swimmers, in turn, lifted and responded accordingly with each swim. Pride in St Peters was on full display and ‘Plus Ultra’ certainly took over.

Behind the scenes the hard work, guidance and expertise of the coaches Dean, Maxine, Scott, John and Stewart came to fruition. In the stands organising, cross checking, comforting, motivating and communicating with every swimmer was Peter Dawson and Shaun Nodwell whilst Jeromy Lohe entered in every performance, checking points and letting all know where St Peters stood after each race and age group event and what was required next. This all going on in the background unknowingly to most, and most importantly, allowing the swimmers every opportunity to preform knowing everything was taken care of.

This is the dedication of this amazing St Peters swimming fraternity. It was not just about the swimming performances on the day, it’s very much about the parents who fed the boys each week, the endless hours of coaching and training, the months of coordinating and organising and it is also very much about the swimmers who did not get a swim on the day, the reserves.

This fourth (4th) consecutive St Peters AIC Swimming victory is an acknowledgement and celebration of a successful swimming program developed by a proud and enthusiastic swimming community. On behalf of St Peters Boys Sport, I thank each and everyone involved, your College is so proud of you all.

AIC Swimming Achievements – St Peters ‘New’ Records:

Boys 200 Metre Medley Relay Div 1 - 1:43.76

1)     F, Bailey 2) B, Connor 3) N, Thomas 4) P, Michael

Boys 16 & Under 200 Metre Medley Relay Div 1 - 1:50.70

1)     D, Alexander 2) S, Joshua 3) M, Tarquin 4) L, Cooper

Boys 16 & Under 50 Metre Breaststroke Div 2 – 31.62 M, Tarquin

Boys 16 & Under 50 Metre Breaststroke Div 1 –  29.91 S, Joshua

Boys 100 Metre Breaststroke Div 1 – 1:04.44 B, Connor

Boys 14 & Under 50 Metre Freestyle Div 1 – 25.17 C, David

Boys 50 Metre Freestyle Div 2 – 23.85 W, Daniel

Boys 16 & Under 50 Metre Backstroke Div 1 – 27.50 M, Tarquin

Boys 16 & Under 50 Metre Butterfly Div 2 – 27.05 S, Joshua

Boys 200 Metre Freestyle Relay Div 2 – 1:39.79

1)     C, Seungbean 2) H, Jake 3) A, Themys 4) W, Daniel

Boys 200 Metre Freestyle Relay Div 1 – 1:32.96 

1) P, Michael 2) F, Bailey 3) T, Kai 4) N, Thomas

Age Group Placings:

• St Peters Junior AIC Team 3rd Overall: Year 5 – 3rd & Year 6 –  3rd
• St Peters Senior AIC Team 1st Overall: 12 Years – 3rd, 13 Years – 2nd, 14 Years – 2nd, 15 Years – 1st, 16 Years – 1st, Opens – 1st.

This Week in Sport

This weekend we head into Round 5 against St Edmunds College in Years 8/9 AFL (Friday afternoon), and then in Cricket and Volleyball on Saturday. Our senior teams, Years 10 to 12, will be competing at ‘away’ venues whilst our junior teams, Years 7 to 9 will play at our St Peters ‘home’ venues.

Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games.

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.

2020 AIC Cross Country & Runners Club

Not only are we wanting boys to compete competitively for St Peters in Cross Country but we are wanting all Years 7 to 12 boys who will be playing in Term 2 Sports (Rugby & Football) to strongly consider attending at least one (1) Cross Country session or Runners Club so to enhance their overall fitness level as they start to prepare for Term 2 Sports.

Cross Country at St Peters has traditionally been well received and very competitive at both AIC and QGSSSA. Let’s work hard in 2020 to maintain this high standard and consolidate on past years participation and performances.

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 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 45 game times and venues.

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

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly volleyball training and round 5 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 the AIC Swimming Championships being held on Tuesday 2 March.

St Peters AIC Years 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 5 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
3377 6234 |  l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Congratulations to all swimmers who completed at the Met West Swimming trials last Wednesday. 20 students attended the trials with 15 students being selected to represent Met West at the State titles. This is a fantastic achievement by our swimmers and represents many hours of training. Swimmers selected will compete at the State Titles in the last week of March. Best of luck to all swimmers.

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: