Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
‒Chinese Proverb

Recently, I was delighted to receive photos from Monsieur Stott of our Year 1 students reading their first book in French as well as interactions in vocabulary development.  Our Year 1 students, were given small books to read aloud to each other in pairs. They were quite excited to be able to read a book from cover to cover - entirely in French! The book – “Petit et Grand” - tells the story of a small cat, its owner and their various interests and hobbies! 

Monsieur Stott uses creative ideas in all his Primary French classes to engage our students in learning a second language.  Another example of this is in our Upper Primary lesson.  Students start each class with a routine called “Prof du Jour”. In this activity, one student comes up to the front of the classroom and acts as the “teacher of the day” – taking the roll, asking routine questions and monitoring student involvement in French! Then, the students enjoy an activity where they manipulated word cards to create French sentences in the correct order.

French lessons provide students with the skills to speak, write and read a foreign language with insights into the culture as well as history.  It is an important way to broaden children’s view of the world and open their eyes to cultures and societies outside Australia.

Studies have also shown that learning a new language has the benefits of

• Boosting children’s cognitive development
• Stimulating curiosity
• Making students more receptive to learning in other areas
• Displaying empathy towards others
• Presenting a challenge 

Throughout the year we will continue to showcase our French studies which is an important part of our school life here at St Peters.  
‘We are a global community and a part of an international education environment that reflects multinational, multi-faith and multicultural society in which we live. As a Christian co-educational school community, we embrace a future with growing local, national and global connectivity.’ St Peters Lutheran College Vision Document 2016-2020

Warm regards

Debbie West-McInnes
Head of Primary

This Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent – the 6 weeks of preparation for Good Friday, when Jesus gave his life on the cross and Easter, when he was raised to life again. Lent comes from the German word Lenz, which means spring – as this season is in the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, where it all started. It is traditionally quite a serious time, a time where people would frequently fast, forgoing especially rich foods, to remind themselves of what Jesus gave up for them, a time to recall the suffering of Jesus Christ for all humanity, and what that means for us. 

Lent is a time for reflection, for thinking about things that are not right within you or between you and others or you and God - and seeking to put these things right where possible. 

It is a time marked by prayer, by reflection, by giving to those less materially fortunate, and by ashes.

Ashes are another symbol of Lent that reminds us of the fleetingness of human life, the fact that we are not here forever. This can help us put things into perspective. Are these things we hold on to so much be they our possessions, our achievements, perfection, being always right - whatever we have bound ourselves to - are these things really so important? The ashes can help us gain perspective on our lives and see what really counts. 

May this time of Lent be a time of reflection, of restoration, of healing for you, and may God grant you wisdom for this journey.
Return to the LORD, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel 2:13)

Pastor Thomas

St Peters Youth meets next on Friday 15 March from 6 - 8pm for Nerf Wars!

Secondary Students are invited to bring your finest NERF weaponry, and join in the Nerf games.  
Bring a friend, a Nerf gun and ammo, a smile and $5 for Pizza!

*Please mark your Nerf gear to identify yours.

Playgroup meets on Thursdays from 8.30 - 10.30am in the OSHC Room (MB07). You and your little person are invited to join other parents and children for this supportive and community building activity.  

Thursday 8.30 -10.30am | OSHC Room – MB07

Contact:  Dee Munodawafa C/- St Peters Lutheran College Springfield – 3470 3888. 

Members of the Arise / St Peters community are involved in supporting a weekly food distribution to assist families in the Springfield area. Are you able to give an hour of your time on some Wednesday mornings to collect food from Orion Shopping Centre and take it to the Camira Community Centre on Old Logan Road? 

If you’d like to help please talk to Pastor Matt to find out more:  m.wilksch@stpeters.qld.edu.au | 0447 656 793.

Visitor Car Park Access to School 

Every morning and afternoon, there are two staff on duty supporting the safety of our students and families in the Visitor Car Park as they arrive and depart the school day.  One staff member is in the Kiss and Go traffic area as well as a second on the Pedestrian crossing.

Our staff encourage ALL students/families to use the two access points to the school:

• either via the Kiss and Go line where cars continually move along to the Kiss and Go area 
• or via the pedestrian crossing  

It is important that families do not cut across the flowing line of traffic as it moves around the Visitor Car Park to ensure the safety of our community.  

St Peters offers students in Years 3-12 the opportunity to participate in a range of academic competitions throughout the year. Participation is voluntary and students may enter one or more of the competitions being offered. 

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) 
Students in Years 3-12 may participate in the English, Mathematics and Science competitions. Each student receives a certificate acknowledging their participation and recording their level of achievement. They also receive an analysis of their responses. 

The competitions are conducted at school on the following dates, which have been set by the UNSW Educational Testing Centre:

• Science – Monday 2 September 2019
• English – Tuesday 17 September 2019
• Mathematics – Wednesday 18 September 2019

In 2019, all ICAS competitions will be undertaken online. Students in Years 4 – 12 will access the web-based platform using their devices, while Year 3 will be provided with access to a device. Please note, the iPad mini is not supported by the ICAS testing platform. 

Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is an Australia-wide mathematics competition that allows students to attempt the same tasks on the same day in over 30 countries around the globe. Students are asked to solve 30 problems in 60 minutes (Years 3–6) or 75 minutes (Years 7–12). The problems are designed to test mathematical thinking rather than focus on calculations, therefore questions are designed to be answered just as quickly without a calculator as with one. Each student receives a certificate acknowledging their participation and recording their level of achievement 
The competition is held on Thursday 1 August 2019, and the cost of participation is $6.50 (incl GST).

Payment
Payment and registration can be made via the St Peters website (select ‘Payment’ on the menu at the top of the screen).

Visit St Peters homepage for payments.

• Registrations and payment must be completed by 5:00 pm Thursday 4 April 2019 
• Registrations cannot be accepted after this date
• Entry fees cannot be refunded if the student does not undertake a competition

Please contact Susan Levitt (Prep – Year 6 Curriculum Leader) for further information.

On the mornings of Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 May, Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be involved in National Testing for literacy and numeracy as part of the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN).

On Tuesday 14 May, students will complete the Language Conventions Test and the Writing Test. Reading skills will be tested on Wednesday 15 May with Numeracy skills being tested on Thursday 16 May. The timetable for NAPLAN is below.

Language Conventions includes spelling, grammar and punctuation. Numeracy includes number, space, algebra, function and pattern, measurement, chance and data. Calculators are NOT permitted in the Numeracy test. 

NAPLAN is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: English and the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. Questions are multiple choice or require a short written response. This year, the Writing task will require students to write either a narrative or a persuasive text. This will be evident from the stimulus they are given and we will not know what it is until the day of the Writing test. There will be one Writing prompt for students in Years 3 and 5, and a second, different prompt for students in Years 7 and 9.

National Testing provides information on how students are developing in the specified areas in relation to national benchmarks. The tests also provide useful information which assists in improving teaching and learning. 

Teachers will expose students to similar test formats and question types through an integrated approach in the lead-up to national testing. NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the school’s assessment and reporting process, and do not replace the extensive, school-based assessments of student performance.

Parents, guardians and caregivers can support their children by making them feel comfortable about the purpose and nature of the tests and encouraging them to do their best. They can also assure students that the tests will give them an opportunity to show the knowledge and skills learned in class.

All students are encouraged to participate in NAPLAN tests. Students with a disability may qualify for adjustments that reflect the support normally provided in the classroom. Mrs Stephanie Wise, the Exceptional Learners teacher, will contact you if your child is eligible for special provisions for the tests.

A formal exemption may be granted for a student with significant intellectual disability and/or significant coexisting conditions, or for a student who has recently arrived in Australia and has a non-English speaking background. Parents or carers may withdraw their child from the tests to address issues such as religious beliefs and philosophical objections to testing.

For more information, please visit NAPLAN Website and NAPLAN on Paper: Information for Parents and Carers

For further information regarding NAPLAN or the processes for adjustments, exemption and withdrawal, please contact Susan Levitt (Prep – Year 6 Curriculum Leader).

Knit and Natter is a growing club that meets at lunch times in the HUB. The group has started to catch the attention of younger students, who had been watching from the sidelines since the group started in 2018. The ages of students who attend the club now range from primary students, who are very keen to learn how to make scarves, blankets etc to students in senior school and even some staff.  

The high school students who regularly attend ‘Knit and Natter’ have taken it upon themselves to teach the younger students the basics of knitting and crocheting. This will allow the students to begin to join in the main project of ‘Knit and Natter’ which aims to make wool squares that are sewn together by the ladies at AVEO to make quilts for people in need, such as refugees and homeless people. Our group is committed to building the service community at St Peters and along with the residents of AVEO, we hope that many others will join Knit and Natter.

Naomi
Yr 11S

Congratulations to all Year 4 – 6 students who represented their houses last Thursday and Friday at the Inter House Swimming Carnivals. Both days saw lots colour, fun, participation and house spirit. Mitchell came away with a convincing win over Cunningham and Leichhardt with Cunningham taking out the House Spirit Award. Students did themselves proud throughout both days with special thanks to both the House Leaders and Year 10 PE class for leading throughout the carnivals. 

COORDINATOR INFORMATION
(Swimming, Cross Country, Basketball, Football and Touch): 
If you have any queries re any of the above mentioned Sports, please email the coordinator.

Swimming – Mr Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Cross Country – Girls Sport – girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Basketball – Ms Wilson – a.wilson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Football – Mr Innes – b.innes@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Touch – Ms George – a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

UNIFORMS – ALL GIRLS NEED TO HAVE THEIR UNIFORMS SORTED ASAP!!!
Sports House provides uniforms for all Open teams.

Football
Junior, Intermediate & Senior teams need to purchase a playing shirt from School Locker/Shop 45 + wear maroon PE shorts + maroon socks.

Touch 
All girls in Year 7-12 need to have purchased a Touch singlet from School Locker/Shop 45 + wear maroon PE shorts or maroon SPLC bike pants.

Basketball 
All Basketball singlets will be handed out at training this week + wear maroon PE shorts.
*If you played the Sport last year, there is no need to purchase any new gear*

AIC 5B Cricket
The 5B Springfield cricket team (10/66) were defeated by Villanova side (7/172). Despite the score, St Peters can hold their heads high as they bowled and bat well against an undefeated opposition.

St Peters bowled first and had to contend with an opposition who looked to score at every opportunity. After some big hitting early, St Peters came out strong after drinks taking wickets and then it was game-on. At one stage, they took 4/25 showing their ability to bounce back against the odds which was started by Kayden G taking two wickets in one over. This showed great persistence by Kayden who took his first wickets in AIC Cricket. It was by far the best bowling performance of the season by St Peters with many balls on target which could have easily taken wickets when Villanova decided to hit across the line. There were some equally impressive fielding performances by William H, Felipe L and Shaurya S who stopped a number of balls headed for the boundary and then had the ability to return the ball swiftly to the stumps. This included another great catch in the outfield by William H who continues to show his versatility with the ball and bat. Byron M and Alex M did another fantastic job with the gloves this week and made some crucial saves. The wicket-takers for the innings were Kayden G (2/13), Shaurya S (1/10), William H (1/11), Felipe L (1/14), Byron M (1/18) and Jerry J (1/18). There were some devastating deliveries from Wiliam, Shaurya and Felipe who were unlucky to take more wickets. Unfortunately, Villanova had too many batsmen that could score freely and were able to post a difficult score of 7/172 in 22 overs. Well done to the bowlers for taking seven wickets and almost bowling Villanova out earlier in the match.

St Peters came out to bat and were faced with three extremely quick bowlers who made batting difficult. Shauray S (8 runs) got off to a flyer in the first over scoring two boundaries after being peppered with hostile bowling. Batting did not get any easier but St Peters showed a lot of determination to see off many balls that were on target. William H (21 off 27 balls) was the pick of the batters again and was up to the challenge with four boundaries in his innings. He looked set for a big total until he was run out looking for a quick single. Alex M (8 runs) looked solid again with two big boundaries but was not able to go on with it. Gus F (4 runs) and Cameron B (1 run) demonstrated great improvement with their batting and defended many balls in their innings. It was great to see them put up a fight against the bowling attack who were made to rethink their tactics.

Overall, it was a great performance by St Peters with the ball and bat who continue to improve each week. They should be proud of their efforts against a strong opposition. 

AIC 6B Cricket
The SPLC boys played Villanova at Tingalpa. Winning the toss and sending Villa in, there was some great work done in the field by our boys. Shrey managed to break middle stump in an amazing clean bowled and went away with a nice souvenir for his efforts! Alex from mid on had a great pick up, before setting himself and throwing down the stumps for a great run-out and Nate put his body on the line in a huge diving save to stop four runs on the boundary. In all a good effort, but we were hurt by the extras column, and Villa ended their overs at 2/147. 

Once again, Shrey laid a great foundation from the opening position, scoring 21, including great boundaries. Congratulations to Eddie who played a steadfast knock of 46 balls to keep our scoring opportunities ticking over, but in the end we came up short, all out for 87. 

Once again the team showed great improvement and showed good sportsmanship on the field, we’re all looking forward to the next game. 

AIC 7A Cricket

On Saturday, the St Peters 7A cricket team (7/73) defeated Villanova College (10/69). St Peters won the toss and decided to bowl first on an overcast afternoon on Stolz Oval. The focus this week was for the boys to take 10 wickets and in the field to each focus on those little one percenters to influence the game when they didn’t have the ball. This week the team decided to bring some spin into the attack and early in a bid to provide some variation. It paid off with early wickets to Kristian F (1/15) and Jack W (1/5) each providing consistent flight and a good length to worry the opening batsman from Villa. With cracks appearing in the top order for Villa our pace bowlers took full advantage with a great display of line and length bowling attacking the stumps from Tom (1/4), Jacob (1/13), and Ashish (1/5) having Villa reeling at 6/52 at drinks. The boys each really focused on providing that extra 1 % in the field with the catching and fielding the absolute standout this week supporting their bowlers highlighted by the catch of the season so far by Liam B at slip with a diving one hander at full stretch behind the wicket keeper to dismiss a dangerous looking Villa number 3. 

The talk at drinks was for the boys to put together a full 30 overs bowling and in the field which had alluded them so far this season. But with Jack W leading the way in the team huddle before they hit the field you had a feeling today would be the day the boys put it all together. After drinks the accurate attacking bowling continued and with the boys taking every catch that went their way St Peters bowlers lead by Harry B (1/10) and Jamie N (2/15) continued to apply pressure and take wickets and when Noah J clean bowled Villa’s last batsman with a terrific in swinger St Peters had bowled out their opposition for 69.

At change of innings the boys knew the pitch was a hard one to bat on and Villa was certainly known for their tough cricket and would come out firing early to bowl us out. That’s exactly what they did with some brutal early spells from their opening bowlers St Peters found themselves at 3/22 in the first 8 overs and definitely on the back foot against a hostile attack that was getting plenty of help from the pitch. However thanks to a tough and gritty partnership by Jamie (22) and Fletcher (7) that saw them take the score to 49 St Peters steadied the ship needing just 21 runs off the last 12 overs. To Villas credit they fought back again taking 4 quick wickets to have St Peters 7/62 and you could feel the tension around the ground as the game was going down to the wire before Noah J (6 n.o.) and Brendan M (5 n.o.) brought it home with a couple of slashing boundaries with 3 overs to spare.

Met West Swimming
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have been selected to represent Met West at the State Swimming titles:

All swimmers performed exceptionally well on the day. A special mention to Ella R who placed 1st in 7 events and broke 3 records, Thomas G who won 5 events and Claveria J-T who also won 5 events on the day. Tiare R and Jessica-Marie G also won an event each. We wish all these swimmers well for the State Titles later this term.

Term 1:

• AIC Swimming: Monday 11 March
• Lutheran Primary Swimming: Tuesday 12 March
• Year 4 – 12 Inter House Cross Country: Wednesday 3 April (last day of Term 1)

Term 2:

• Central District Cross Country: Friday 26 April
• Met West Cross Country: Tuesday 7 May
• QGSSSA Cross Country Championships: Saturday 11 May
• AIC Cross Country Championships: Monday 13 May
• Primary Sport Photos: Monday 20 May @ St Peters Indooroopilly
• Central District Track and Field: Wednesday 22 May and Thursday 23 May
• Secondary Sport Photos: Friday 24 May @ St Peters Indooroopilly
• Kindy to Year 3 Cross Country: Friday 7 June
• Met West Track and Field: Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June

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. 

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