Welcome to Term 3, another semester filled with excitement and new beginnings! We extend a heartfelt welcome to all our new students and their families who have joined our vibrant community of St Peters this term.
During the break, we made the Student End of Semester Reports available, offering a valuable glimpse into your child's learning journey. If you haven't done so already, it is important to talk with your children about their progress. In these conversations, it is significant to discuss the comments and feedback about effort, attitude, classwork and homework as the grade only provides one part of the overall learning picture.
As we commence Semester 2, students have a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their progress and set their learning goals for the latter half of the year with guidance from our caring staff. Many opportunities are provided in class to set goals, discuss study habits and work out homework routines to help our students strive for their goals. Your discussions at home around these elements are also greatly appreciated.
At St Peters, we pride ourselves on providing an extraordinary student experience that goes beyond the classroom. Our students can immerse themselves in a range of opportunities within the Arts, Sports, Debating, Service Learning and Leadership, or embark on exciting camps and also Ironbark adventures in Year 9. In this, our very first week of term, we are holding French Celebration Week where our students will be able to sample French food, dress up in blue, white and/or red on Friday, learn about the storming of the Bastille in French classes and partake in French activities during lunch breaks. We’ll end our week with our Secondary Athletics Carnival, located at the beautiful grounds of University of Queensland this year. Our Year 6 students are looking forward to their Canberra trip this term and learning about the history and culture of our country. Several grades will head out on camps this term. We look forward to hosting our Secondary Arts showcase: A Night on Wellness Way, later in the term as well as other Arts opportunities and presentations. Our Year 11 students will be commencing more intensive work in the area of Leadership as they start to look towards captaincy positions.
Through these remarkable experiences, our students not only appreciate the gaining of new skills and understandings but the deep bonds of friendship that form and the memories they create to last a lifetime. At St Peters, the Student Experience is a very special one and we invite you and our students to embark on this incredible journey with us.
As we start out on the adventure that is Term 3, I urge our fine young individuals of St Peters to set their sights high in line with our Plus Ultra, Ever Higher, motto and embrace their studies and all activities with purpose and determination.
To each and every one of you, my warmest wishes for an incredible term ahead.
Natalie Houston Principal
What's On
14 July - 28 July
14 July – French Celebration Day
14 July – Secondary Track and Field Carnival
17 July – Vocal Students Recital, JHP Foyer, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
18 July – Senior School Information Morning, Years 9 & 10, JHP Foyer 7:15am – 8.00am
20 July – MultiLit Parent Presentation: InitiaLit 8:15am
26 July – APSMO Olympiad No.3, Years 5 & 6
27-28 July – Central District Track and Field
Ministry
Arise Lutheran Community Church
Arise is a Lutheran community that meets at St Peters, Springfield. It’s a place where you can come to know God’s love through Jesus, and find light and hope for your life, and connect with other families from St Peters and the wider community.
In our service you will hear God’s word, sing, pray and share in Holy Communion if you want to. There’s a message for the kids too.
Our uniform provider, School Locker at Oxley, will be closed for stocktake on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 July 2023.
Shop 45 at Indooroopilly will be open on both days for any urgent purchases.
We do have a Second-hand Uniform Shop that operates on Thursdays from 7:30am to 9:30am located at the Performing Arts Building. The Second-hand Uniform Shop is run by our Parents and Friends Association.
Around the College
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Screening
Secondary Years
Year 10 Students Ignite the Future
In the final week of Term 2 the entire Year 10 cohort was given the opportunity to participate in the Future Anything IGNITE program.
Future Anything is a company that aims in transforming young people’s passion and curiosity into innovative ideas that make their world a better place. Future Anything programs encourage young people to embark on their own journey of self-discovery; using entrepreneurship as a vehicle to empower young people with the knowledge, skills, support and partnerships to develop innovative ideas that solve problems.
Future Anything’s IGNITE program was a high energy, five day workshop that culminated in students pitching their own innovative, scalable and sustainable business solutions to a panel of judges in a showcase event. Students looked inward at personal passions and lived experiences to form teams that were united in tackling a common problem. They used design thinking methodology and cutting-edge entrepreneurial tools to ideate, prototype and business model their own business solution.
All groups presented their innovative idea in a preliminary pitching event. Students were pushed out of their comfort zones and thrived in this spotlight. Whilst all teams were impressive, we could only take five through to the finals. At the final event a great crowd formed and the Year 10’s were really excited and nervous at the same time. All five teams that presented changed their initial pitch and took on all the feedback that they received from the judges in the previous round.
‘Breazy’ were our eventual winners with their idea to provide everyone with access to clean air through the form of a mask embedded with algae.
‘It matters’ came a close second, they aimed to decrease stigma around mental health by designing t-shirts that start conversations and are specifically designed to cater for people with sensory issues.
Overall, the program was a success with all students loving the challenge and embracing the growth mindset that the program offers. It was another clear example of St Peters students going ‘ever-higher’ and ‘further beyond’, whilst being exposed to and increasing their 21st century skills that are so critical for future success.
Joel Sheppard
A Cluster of Close Shaves, and One That Missed by A Very Long Way!
A bunch of brave students stepped up for shaves, cuts and colours at the first St Peters Lutheran College Springfield World’s Greatest Shave event on the last Friday of Term 2. Led by College Captain Adam V, this event aimed to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation for research into blood cancer and for support of those living with it. The only thing that was not a close shave was the fundraising target of $500.00. Amazingly, this total was exceeded by an exceptionally long way, reaching $10,812.00 and still growing!
The event was held to support Leukaemia sufferers. Students heard Adam’s passion for this cause stemmed from childhood visits to cancer patients in the hospital where his father Jack worked. Local resident and Princess Alexandra Hospital Nurse, Sherliee Biggs, shared with students her journey of living with Leukaemia for 20 years. St Peters teacher, Ms Caitlin Knight, also spoke of her diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma, a form of Leukaemia, as a young adult. These brave women brought home to students the reason such fundraising efforts are so important.
Adam and his three younger brothers, William, Maxim and Callum led the way, with others following. Students willingly exchanged long locks for new looks, in a show of kindness and solidarity with those who lose their hair in the cancer treatment process. The ripples of goodwill continued to spread as the long hair from two girls, Sara Ayala and Macy Gates, was able to be collected to be turned into wigs for those who lose their hair. The event was supported by local hairdressers: Charlene and Asia from apaR Hair Studio, Augustine Heights; Christian from Lole’s Barbershop, Springfield Central; and Kacey from Bellbird Park, who all generously donated their time and expertise. Donations can be made on the Leukaemia Foundation’s website.
Pastor Matthew Wilksch
Year 11 Camp
Sport
AIC Boys Sport
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” —John Wooden
Welcome back to St Peters Sport Term 3. We hope and trust everyone was able to have a rest and a bit of a relax over the June/July school holidays and are now refreshed and ready to get involved in St Peters Term 3 AIC Sport. Our main sporting focus for this term will be AIC Basketball, AIC Tennis and AIC Track & Field.
Thank you to all the students who participated in training sessions and clinics over the holiday break. We had some fantastic numbers attending each sport. This is a true reflection of the dedication of our boys and their commitment to the success of St Peters Boy’s Sport.
We are excited for the commencement of Boy’s Sport with Trial Games of both Tennis and Basketball scheduled for this Saturday prior to Round 1 when St Peters will play St Edmund’s on Saturday 23 July.
This Saturday, 15 July we will be playing Trial Games against Villanova College. Our Senior Basketball and Tennis Teams will be playing at Home venues. Our Junior Teams will be playing Away at Villanova and various venues. We do ask all parents and students to check the St Peters App for times and venues of games.
Australian Water Polo Honour for Marcus
Congratulations to Marcus M in Year 12 who is currently overseas representing Australia in Water Polo. Marcus has been travelling around both Croatia and Serbia and so far he has played games against the National Teams of Montenegro, Croatia and Germany. We wish Marcus all the best for the remainder of his trip.
Photo of Marcus from St Peters
Queensland Selection for Vice L
Congratulations to Vice L from Year 12 who was selected for the Queensland Reds U18 Academy Team and played against New South Wales Waratahs Academy Teams over the June/July break. Although going down to NSW, Vice played throughout the game!
Australian Basketball Honours for Cooper
Congratulations to Cooper L in Year 12 who has travelled with the Australian Centre of Excellence, based at the AIS in Canberra. During these last holidays, Cooper and his team represented Australia in the 2023 NBA Academy Games, which took place in Atlanta, USA. After a week of games against countries from all over the globe, Cooper's team was undefeated, placing first overall. Well done Cooper.
AIC Basketball & Tennis Trials – Saturday 15 July
This Saturday 15 July, we will participate in Trial Games of Basketball and Tennis against Iona College. Our Senior Teams will play at ‘Home’ at St Peters whilst our Junior Teams will be playing Away at Villanova College and their playing venues. We ask all students and parents to refer to the St Peters App for further information.
For the Trial Round AIC Tennis Draw vs Villanova CLICK HERE.
For the Trial Round AIC Basketball Draw vs Villanova CLICK HERE.
St Peters Track & Field 2022
The start of Term 3 brings the beginning of our 2023 St Peters Track & Field season. We would like to encourage and invite any boy who is wanting to improve his fitness, speed and strength to join in and be part of our 2023 Track & Field training program and squad.
Being involved in our 12 week program will be very beneficial to other team sports which require agility, speed, strength and endurance.
Information regarding Term 3 Track & Field Training can be found on the St Peters App. We also ask that all boys interested please sign on for Track & Field so that they do not miss any email updates about what is happening. An email was sent in Term 2 to all boys in Years 7 - 12 regarding signing up for St Peters Track & Field so please check student email accounts.
Term 3 Coordinator Contact Details
The below Coordinators have already been communicating via email with all boys who have signed on and who have been attending training. We ask that all boys to please open and read the emails pertaining to their chosen sport for Term 3.
Our AIC Term 3 Boys Sport Coordinators for 2023 are:
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.
QGSSA Girls Sport
Welcome back to Term 3, another busy term for Girls Sport. We hope you all enjoyed a rest over the holidays and the girls are looking forward to being involved in the many Girls’ Sport on offer this term.
Thank you to the many girls who participated in the various holiday/pupil free day training sessions and the Girls Rowing and Track & Field camps over the holidays.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
Over the holidays many of our girls participated in a variety of high-level competitions.
Congratulations and well done to the following girls:
Laura M – represented Queensland at the East Coast Water Polo Challenge, Queensland finished in second place and Laura had an outstanding tournament scoring the second highest number of individual goals for the tournament.
Lily E – represented Queensland at the U13 Water Polo Nationals held in Hobart. Lily’s team performed very well finishing in second place. Lily enjoyed the experience of playing at the next level and is looking forward to representing Queensland for many years to come.
Naya T – Naya’s Northside Wizards U14 Basketball team won the Division 1 Queensland State Championships. Naya was named the finals MVP, an outstanding effort, congratulations Naya.
Chloe H – Chloe’s Brisbane Capitals U14 Basketball team won the Division 2 Queensland State Championship, well done Chloe, we are excited for the future of our Basketball program.
Ellie F – represented Queensland at the U14 Regional Softball Championships held in South Australia. A five day tournament of all the top U14 girls from around Australia, Ellie’s team came away defeating NSW in the final 14-3. Well done Ellie.
WINTER FIXTURES - NETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HOCKEY & TENNIS
Training in preparation for our Round 1 fixtures v St Margaret’s has commenced this week for all our Winter Fixture Sports, the Term 3 training schedules can be found on the St Peters App. With Round 1 commencing this Saturday, it is an expectation that all students are in the correct uniform which can be purchased from Shop 45. Please keep an eye out for emails with further information from the respective sport coordinators.
Good luck for Round 1 Girls!
Date Claimers:
Round 1: Saturday 15 July v St Margaret’s (Home) Round 2: Saturday 22 July v Moreton Bay College (Away) Round 3: Saturday 29 July v Clayfield College (Home) Round 4: Saturday 5 August v Somerville House (Away) Round 5: Saturday 12 August v Brisbane Girls Grammar School (Home) Round 6: Saturday 19 August v St Aidan’s (Away) Round 7: Saturday 26 August v Brisbane State High School (Home) Round 8: Saturday 2 September v Ipswich Girls Grammar School (Away) Round 9: Saturday 9 September v St Hilda’s (Home)
Round 1: Saturday 15 July Draw v St Margaret’s – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
FIREBIRDS COACH REBECCA BULLEY VISITS ST PETERS NETBALL
There was a buzz around the courts on Monday as we welcomed the current Queensland Firebirds coach Rebecca Bulley. Bec a former Diamond who represented Australia in 42 international games playing WD, GD and GK ran two sessions working with our girls on specialist defence.
She broke down defence into:
Going for intercepts
One v one contested ball
A good body angle to position your head to see the ball
Big hands over every ball
Deny and delay opposition players next move
Bec spoke to the girls about her career where persistence and hard work were her trademarks. Bec was well known as a reliable defender playing in the ANZ Championships for a decade, holding the distinction of being the first player to win three ANZ Championships with three different teams, the NSW Swifts (2008), Adelaide Thunderbirds (2013) and Queensland Firebirds (2014).
Thank you to the Netball PSG for sponsoring these sessions.
Date claimer: Vicki Wilson State Championships – Friday 4 & Saturday 5 August
Week 1 of the holidays was a busy one for our Girl Rowers who attended the annual Rowing Camp at Bucca Weir. This was a fantastic week full of hard training and team bonding and all girls thoroughly enjoyed their time away. This camp is the perfect preparation for the start of our 2023 BSRA season. A big thank you to all the Coaches and our “Camp Mum and Dad” Nat and John Kenny for their tireless work organising and supporting the girls. Such wonderful opportunities for our rowers wouldn’t exist without their amazing work, the team effort is greatly appreciated.
Training Attendance
As we move quickly to the start of the regatta season with Regatta #1 on Saturday 22 July, it is important that families please ensure girls are attending all training sessions, particularly on the water, in preparation for racing. This training is the key to ensuring the girls enjoy their experience at regattas. Families are asked to please continue to communicate via email to Mrs Allard if attendance at a training session is not possible. Good luck to the Year 10 1st crew and the Open 1st VIII who will be participating in the 2023 South QLD Schools Regatta this Sunday 16 July.
BSRA Regatta 3# – St Peters Hosting Saturday 5 August
The 2023 BSRA Regatta #3 is on Saturday 5 August and is being hosted by the St Peters Rowing Parent Support Group.
Hosting this event is a large undertaking where the St Peters Rowing program organises and takes all profits from the catering of this event. It is anticipated that more than 2500 people will attend this regatta. The hosting of this event is a large logistical undertaking facilitated by the Rowing Parent Support Group to ensure we take full advantage of this fundraising opportunity. Please could I ask all families to make themselves available to assist with bake sale items, lolly bags and drink donations the week before the Regatta and to plan to be at the regatta on Saturday 5 July to help.
Thank you girls! With only three weeks left of the Rhythmic Gymnastics season, it was a fantastic first week back of training, including the extra session on Monday.
The goal this week was to complete choreography, practise collaborations and continue with our competition fitness and routine repetitions.
Last night we had the pleasure of a surprise drop in by Mr Kotzur who provided the girls with some extra encouragement at training, thank you Mr Kotzur!
Friday 21 July (Week 2) St Margaret’s Anglican School lead up meet
Wednesday 26 July (Week 3) Full Dress Rehearsal
Friday 4 August (Week 4) QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
Please note: Details of the St Margaret’s lead up meet will be emailed at the beginning of next week and details of the Full-Dress Rehearsal will be emailed later next week.
As always, keep up the great work girls, keep practising and keep smiling.
Well done to all girls who attended the camp last week on the Gold Coast. It was a fantastic camp where the athletes trained well, developed teamwork and had loads of fun along the way. Highlights included the team building activities, skit night and some solid training sessions. We thank all coaches for their efforts throughout the camp. Girls are encouraged to check the St Peters App for training times. We wish the girls the best of luck as they prepare for the QGSSSA Track and Field Championships at the end of the term!
Date claimer – Thursday 14 September QGSSSA Track & Field Championships
TOUCH ALL SCHOOLS
To continue building the Touch Program, St Peters will be entering an U13, U15 & U18 teams into the All Schools Touch Competition to be held in Term 4 down the Gold Coast.
This exciting opportunity will give many of our girls the opportunity to continue to develop their Touch game.
Details have been emailed to the girls invited to play; any questions please contact Mr Bygraves – g.bygraves@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AFLQ SCHOOLS CUP
The Junior AFLQ Schools Cup Regional Finals are scheduled for Thursday 20 July.
After a fantastic qualifying round last term our Years 7 - 9 Australian Rules girls will travel to Moreton Bay Sporting Complex to play in the six team competition where the top two teams will progress to the Quarter Finals.
When attending/watching any other St Peters sporting fixtures, girls are asked to ensure they are wearing their St Peters formal uniform or if they are playing, their St Peters playing uniform is allowed. (PE uniform or casual clothing is not allowed).
WET WEATHER SPORT CANCELLATIONS
Please keep an eye on the St Peters App for cancellations. We will endeavour to do this by 1:30pm for afternoon training sessions and 5:30am for morning training sessions. Updates for game days will also be provided, students will also receive an email.
St Peters APP
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:
