To learn a language is to have one more window from which to view the world. Chinese Proverb
Learning a new language can change our life completely and open doors to a new way of life. It is a different way of thinking as each language has its own personality and distinctive ways of expressing ideas.
At St Peters all students from Prep to Year 9 learn the French language. French is a major world language, spoken as the first language in more than two dozen countries on five continents and as an official language in 33 countries. For students learning French in a school language program, a key dimension of the curriculum involves understanding the cultural dimension that shapes and is shaped by the language. The curriculum is designed with an intercultural language learning orientation to enable students to participate meaningfully in intercultural experiences, to develop new ways of seeing and being in the world, and to understand more about themselves in the process.
There are many benefits from learning a language - enhances literacy skills, improves memory and brain function, helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also fosters respect and understanding of other cultures. Learning about the culture enriches the learning journey.
In Primary students have two French lessons a week but each look forward to celebrating Bastille Day on 14 July. Last Thursday our students enjoyed participating in our French Celebration Day. Two Primary Assemblies were led by students who were confident in leading in French. There were also performances by Year 3 and Year 5 students showcasing their French singing with the student cohort joining in.
Students were also treated to a range of French treats from our Café. It was wonderful to see so many families supporting the additional food choices for the day.
Our final activity was a French Movie afternoon for our Year 4-6 students. This was organised by our Year 9 PC teachers and students who provided movie food to purchase during the movie session. Money raised from the food sales will be donated to the Australian Lutheran World Service project for this year.
As students head back to the classroom and into their French lessons, they will continue to value the importance of learning culture and language together.
Debbie West-McInnes Head of Primary Years
What's On
Friday 22 July - Friday 5 August
Friday 22 July
Year 4 Camp, Brookfield Year 7-9 Track and Field
Sunday 24 July to Friday 29 July
NAIDOC Week Focus
Monday 25 July
5.30 pm Year 6 Parent Canberra Information Session via TEAMS
Wednesday 27 July
Year 10 Career Breakfast, 7.45 am Olympiad 4, Year 5/6 Swimming Year 1-3
Thursday 28 July
Central District Track and Field, UQ Year 7 Debating
Friday 29 July
Central District Track and Field, UQ
Tuesday 2 August
School Photo Day, including sibling photos at 7.45 am Subject selection, Year 9 into Year 10, 6.00 – 7.00 pm Subject selection, Year 10 into Year 11, 7.00 – 8.00 pm P&F Committee meeting
Wednesday 3 August
Australian Mathematics Competition Swimming Year 1-3
Friday 5 August
Special Groups Photos including sibling photos at 7.45 am
Save the Date - P&F Parent Trivia Night
Ministry
Nurturing Faith
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
How do we encourage the nurturing of faith or spiritual growth in our College community? You might think, I am not a Pastor, a Chaplain, a Christian studies teacher, I am not a regular church goer, I am not a person of great faith, that’s not really my thing. But we are all part of the Christian community present in our school, so we all have a part to play in being formed in faith and influencing others to grow spiritually. Whether we are strong in our Christian identity or not we all impact and influence other people, either positively or negatively. The spiritual values and beliefs we model have an impact on others.
Reflecting on your own spiritual journey, how comfortable are you in talking about your faith, your spirituality to others? Many people find it hard to talk about their spiritual journey for a variety of reasons. They don’t have the language, the background or the confidence. The advantage of teaching in a Lutheran school is that we are all on a journey through life, growing in our knowledge of the Bible, God, and the teachings of the Church together. We are not doing this alone, we are part of a community which welcomes the growth and grace that comes from questioning where are we and where is God in this?
Check out this list of seven 'ush' words below. Seven reasons why people find it hard to talk about their faith. Are there any 'ushs' you empathise with? What would have to change in your life for these 'ushs' not to be a concern or barrier for you?
Blush (it’s too personal or private)
Hush (I wouldn’t really know what to say)
Rush (I would struggle to find the time)
Push (I don’t have a right to force my faith on anybody else)
Gush (I wouldn’t feel able to speak intelligently about my faith)
Mush (my own faith feels confused or unclear)
Crush (I’m worried or scared how people might respond)*
Prayer:
Gracious God, help me to take time out to reflect on my own faith journey. Encourage me to engage in those spiritual practices which will grow me closer to you. Give me the grace to live out my faith in my school community and when the opportunity arises to share my faith. Teach me Lord that you are with me in a very real way in all the ordinariness of life, of work and of family. Bless me with your presence Jesus as you bless others through me. Amen.
Pastor Tim Jarick Indooroopilly Chaplain
*ChurchArmy website
Arise Christian 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.
We wish to assure you that planning at the College is well underway to ensure effective educational programs, staffing, and administration at our school in 2023. To assist us with finalising details it is important that the College is aware of our expected student numbers.
My child will continue as a student at St Peters Springfield in 2023
There is no requirement for the families of students who will remain at the College in 2023 to contact us. Unless the Principal or Enrolments Office receives specific written advice from you that your child is leaving at the end of 2022, we will assume your child’s enrolment will continue and as such, their place at school in 2023 is secured. Families who will remain at St Peters into 2023 , therefore, do not need to take any action.
My child will leave St Peters Springfield at the end of 2022
We do wish to remind families that, as per the terms of your enrolment contract, if you do not intend for your child to remain a student of St Peters in 2023, you need to us advise us in writing prior to the start of Term 4, 2022. Whilst we would very much appreciate your advice as soon as you are able, the final date for acceptance of notice without penalty (term’s fees in lieu of notice) will be Monday, 3 October 2022. Please note that there can be no flexibility with regards to this contractual requirement due to the high demand for places at the College.
If you have any questions regarding continuing or new enrolment with St Peters, please contact me by email at s.enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au, or by phone at (07) 3470 3888.
Kind regards
Carolyn Jacobs Enrolments Registrar
School Photos
Chess Mates Prep to Year 6
Community
St Peters Legends Sports Lunch 2022
Join us for a Legendary Lunch this August
The St Peters Sports Lunch is back in full force in 2022 and once again we have a truly legendary line-up! Join us from 11:45–3:00pm on Friday 26 August at Hillstone, St Lucia for the 2022 St Peters Legends Sports Lunch.
Hosted by captivating media personality and former AFL Legend, Richard Champion, this event will feature both sporting legends and emerging talent.
Guest Speakers
From multiple premiership wins to gold medals, and representing their country at the highest level, our guest speakers have a wealth of legendary experience between them. Join us to hear from:
Ruby Bakewell-Doran (Netball – Queensland Firebirds & Australian Diamonds)
Sam Cordingley (Australian Rugby Union – Wallabies & Queensland Reds GM)
Scott Draper (Tennis – Gland Slam mixed doubles)
Shayna Jack (Swimming – Australian and Commonwealth Champion)
Adam Reynolds (NRL – Brisbane Broncos)
Nat Wright (Super W Queensland Reds & Australian 7s Development Squad)
Tickets
$150 each or $1,400 for a table of 10.
Includes
Two-course meal
Three hour drinks package
Silent auction
Raffle prizes
Support our Students
Funds raised at the 2022 Legends Sports Lunch will go towards developing sporting opportunities for our students.
Book as a single or a table of 10, but get in quick because tickets will sell fast!
The Cricket Support Group invites parents and businesses to support the growth of Cricket at St Peters through sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. Cricket at St Peters has grown over the last couple of years with 2021 becoming the best season at the College for over a decade. Cricket has grown from 15 Cricket teams in 2020 to 22 teams in 2022, with over 250 boys now involved in the sport.
Opportunities to sponsor St Peters Cricket exist and we ask you to consider sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. There are a number of sponsorship packages available so if you interested in sponsoring and supporting Cricket at St Peters please contact the Cricket Support Group at cricketpsg@stpeters.qld.edu.au to request a Sponsorship Prospectus. This is a wonderful opportunity for your business to gain exposure through a number of avenues at the College.
St Peters Cricket needs your support.
Wellbeing on Wellness Way
Stolen Focus: you, me, everybody.
I believe we now need an attention movement to reclaim our minds. I believe we need to act urgently, because this may be like the climate crisis, or the obesity crisis – the longer we wait, the harder it will get. The more our attention degrades, the harder it will be to summon the personal and political energy to take on the forces stealing our focus. The first step it requires is a shift in our consciousness. – Johann Hari
Late last term a visiting academic and speaker Dr Kristy Goodwin addressed staff, students, and parents about taming digital distractions.
What she spoke of concerned all of us; what she spoke of was not entirely new information; what she spoke of matters hugely to the work of educators, parents, and wider society. It was for this reason that teachers requested that Dr Goodwin speak.
Recently, the Guardian published an interview/book review of a newly published work by UK author, Johann Hari, entitled Stolen Focus. It sets out current and emerging research on why humanity is finding it increasingly unable to focus deeply.
Ready to stop reading now? There may be a reason why.
As the author recently wrote in The Guardian about our collective inability to pay attention, “…isn’t happening because we all individually became weak-willed. Your focus didn’t collapse. It was stolen.”
Stolen Focus is a book worth reading.
We are going to be talking about it in future Cornerstone articles and we would love you to read along with us.
The Arts
Year 8 Production
Our annual Year 8 Production was held during Week 1.
During Term 2, students discovered the world of Fractured Fairytales, analysing then recreating their own scripts based on a traditional fairytale. This process was capably led by Year 8 English teacher, Ms Rachel Partridge. Alongside this, during Music lessons, students created music to accompany their plays, and recorded these segments. This process was overseen by Ms Sally Grennan.
With this foundation work in place, students were privileged to work with Arts Facilitators, Sarah Ogden and Emma Black, as they continued to workshop their presentations. Sarah and Emma are both actors, directors and teaching artists, associated with Queensland Theatre, and brought immense knowledge and skills to their duties. Students benefitted greatly from their guidance and support during the initial workshopping period.
To further heighten the performance experience, students rehearsed and performed their presentations at the George Hogg Performance Venue, an Ipswich performance venue, for family and friends. Thanks are due to Mr Brendan Wingett, for his lighting expertise, and Mrs Claire Ellacott, for her sound expertise.
Benefits of Engagement with the Arts
Study and participation in the Arts improves learning throughout all academic areas.
Arts education increases student engagement. It is hands-on, has immediate rewards, focuses on positive achievements, develops concrete products, and fosters collaboration.
Students learn positive habits, behaviours and attitudes. Learning in the arts involves incremental learning, practice, persistence and patience, which are important for a student’s growth and improvement.
Arts education enhances creativity, on of the top five skills prized by employers.
Students sharpen critical intellectual skills that carry over to learning in other academic subjects as well as to life outside of school.
The arts teach methods for learning language and mathematics skills and expand and enrich learning in other subject areas.
Aesthetic learning is its own reward, as students explore beauty, conflict, power, emotion and life.
Sport
Springfield Sport
Term 3 Sport
Congratulations to all students who represented the College last weekend in Sport. It was great to see so many students representing the College across WDNA Netball, QGSSSA Netball, Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball and AIC Tennis and Basketball.
We also recognise the following students who have been selected in Open or First teams this term:
QGSSSA Open Netball – Aldora T, Ella M, Leilani F, Mia B and Jazelle D
QGSSSA Open Hockey – Ella-Jaye H-L
QGSSSA Open Tennis – Hayley J
AIC First IV Tennis – Kaito N
Congratulations also the Lucy G and Hayley J in Year 12 who have been selected as QGSSSA Netball and QGSSSA Tennis Captains respectively for their seasons. We wish all students well for their upcoming seasons in Term 3.
World Junior Track and Field Championships
We congratulate Toby S in Year 11 on her selection in the Australian World Junior Track and Field team. Toby will depart this Friday for a training camp in the USA before heading onto Cali, Columbia and the World Championships. This is an outstanding achievement for Toby and her coach Marty. Toby will compete in High Jump with the qualifying rounds on 4 August and the final on 7 August.
We also congratulate Laylani Va’ai (Past student 2021), who has also been selected to represent Australia at the World Junior Championships in Discus. This is a culmination of many years of dedication and hard work. Laylani will compete in the qualifying rounds on 1 August and the final on 3 August.
We wish both Toby and Laylani all the best as they pursue their passion of representing Australia.
Central District Track and Field Trials
Students who have been selected to represent the College at the Central District Track and Field trials will have been notified via an email to parents. It is vitally important that students and parents read the information carefully. If your child is not going to trial, please contact Mr Lohe as soon as possible.
For students attending, it is essential that the following is returned signed as soon as possible:
Student Project Consent Forms
Event Competency – Discus, High Jump and Javelin (if your child has been selected to compete in any of these events)
The College would prefer all students to compete in a St Peters Track and Field singlet which can be purchased through School Locker at Oxley. Secondary students will also be required to purchase a grey ‘St Peters Track and Field Shirt’ for the upcoming Track and Field season. Any questions, please contact Mr Lohe via email at j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
QGSSSA Girls Sport
Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion
"We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy." Joseph Campbell
Thank you to the many St Peters families who supported their daughters’ involvement in sport over the weekend, it certainly was a good one for Girls Sport. We really appreciate the support shown by our families to allow us to continue to provide the girls an amazing sporting experience.
CONGRATULATIONS – GIRLS SPORT TERM 3 OPEN TEAMS & CAPTAINS
To continue our Girls Sport tradition, last Thursday Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney joined us to present the Open uniforms to our 2022 QGSSSA Open Netball, Volleyball, Tennis & Hockey teams & also our 1st VIII Rowers. It was great to have parents attend the presentation as we celebrated the great achievement of the girls, and an opportunity to come together before the season begins.
When presenting the girls their uniforms, Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney spoke about the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level and the role models they are to our younger students. They also spoke about our motto, 'Plus Ultra’ and striving for ever higher to give their all to inspire others in their respective sports.
We thank Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney for joining us and inspiring our girls.
QGSSSA NETBALL
Kayla N, Mia B-W, Sian Z, Milly T, Renee C, Aldora T, Annie I, Leilani F, Ella Mac, Makayla C & Jazelle D
Congratulations to our Netball Captains: Milly T, Luci G & Renee C and Vice-Captains: Olivia C & Annie W
QGSSSA VOLLEYBALL
Chloe B, Ophelia T, Paige F, Amelia vW, Poppy B, Remaya B, Helena B, Savannah N & Maisie P
Congratulations to our Volleyball Captains: Sonia McG & Paige F and Vice-Captains: Chloe B & Amelia vW
QGSSSA TENNIS
Jemma G, Hayley J, Mia H-M, Emily L, Rachael M & Maddie S
Congratulations to our Tennis Captains: Hayley J & Jemma G and Vice-Captain: Ria R
QGSSSA HOCKEY
Ella-Jaye H-L, Zoe T, Niamh d- J, Ella Y, Oona B, Sammi N, Amelie P, Brogan T, Tayden T, Caitlin M, Jazelle C, Bianca VZ, Josie B, Stella C, Helena R, Andrea d P & Isabelle G
Congratulations to our Hockey Captain: Sammi N and Vice-Captain: Tayden T
ST PETERS ROWING OPEN 1st VIII CREW
Lulu B, Giselle G, Brie D, Robyn M, Bridgett D, Zoe M, Niamh B, Niamh S & Maddie McG
Congratulations to our Rowing Captains: Giselle G & Zoe M and Vice-Captain: Robyn M
WINTER FIXTURES - NETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HOCKEY & TENNIS
Congratulations to all girls on the way they represented St Peters last Saturday in the first round of QGSSSA Winter Fixtures. It’s always great to get the first games played so our teams & coaches can move forward with their training plans for the season. It was a successful round for all sports against opponents Ipswich Girls Grammar School which was pleasing to see.
Round 2 this Saturday sees us take on Clayfield College. Please watch for communication from your respective sport coordinators and keep an eye on the St Peters App for the weekly draw. Please ensure you arrive on time and in the correct St Peters uniform to prepare for your games. Please ensure you wear St Peters Senior Jerseys or tracksuit tops, no hoodies please. Good luck to all teams.
For the second year running the St Peters Netball Old Scholars game was a huge success with many of our current Netballers joining us in the gym to watch our 2022 Open Team take on our Old Scholars team. The Old Scholars were a great mix of old & new and proved to be a formidable unit to give the Open team a good hit out before Round 1.
With a fantastic afternoon tea provided on by our Netball PSG, the girls enjoyed watching a high-quality game. The experience of our Old Scholars with Kylie Betson (10A & 8B coach) leading the way saw the Old Scholars get off to a great start, but the determination and talent of the youth in our Open team saw them fight back and they were up by 3 at ¾ time. The last quarter was goal for goal before the Old Scholars got a run on and ended up winning by one point, 26 – 25. What a game, the crowd was vocal, and Mr Kotzur was very impressed!!
We are looking forward to next year already and we thank our Old Scholars for joining us to kick start the 2022 QGSSSA Netball season!
Thank you also to Abbey & Hayley for umpiring and Sophie & Tilly for scoring.
DATE CLAIMER:
VICKI WILSON FINAL SERIES: Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August
RESCHEDULED GAMES - 8A, 9A & Open teams due to the Vicki Wilson Final Series – Tuesday 2 August, 4.00pm @ Downey Park Courts
Round 2 Draw v Clayfield College & BGGS: Saturday 23 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
As always, keep up the great work, keep practising and keep smiling. I look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday at the full-dress rehearsal…Mrs Maynard 😊🤸♀️🤸♂️
Well done to all girls who have attended training over the first two weeks of Term 3. We need all girls who intend on representing the College at the QGSSSA Track and Field Championships to attend training regularly. It is important that that you are consistently at training in the lead up to the first meet on Friday 5 August. Please check the St Peter App to ensure you know when sessions are on for Sprints, Middle Distance, Throws and Jumps. If you have any questions around the QGSSSA Track and Field program, please see Mr Donatini in Sports House or Mr Lohe at Springfield!
DATE CLAIMER – QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Thursday 15 September
Please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 training schedule.
To follow on from last year, St Peters will again be entering an U13 and U15 teams into the All Schools Touch Competition to be held in Term 4 down the Gold Coast.
The first trials for all girls hoping to be a part of this wonderful opportunity is this Sunday 24 July @ Harts Road Oval, 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
DRESS CODE FOR WEEKEND SPORTING FIXTURES
When attending/watching other 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
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.
AIC Boys Sport
Luke Donatini | Boys Sport Coordinator l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au
After a successful trial round of boy’s sport last Saturday against Iona College, St Peters are ready and eager to commence the competitive season for AIC Basketball and Tennis.
Round 1 of AIC Basketball and Tennis will see our College verse Padua College with our Senior teams playing at ‘away’ venues and our Junior teams playing ‘home’ at St Peters Lutheran College.
For more information pertaining to game times and venues of all boy’s sport fixtures for this coming weekend, please check the St Peters App.
Please CLICK HERE for AIC Basketball Round 1 games for this Saturday
Please CLICK HERE for AIC Tennis Round 1 games for this Saturday
St Peters Track & Field Up and Running
St Peters Track & Field is well and truly underway and we are already experiencing really good participation numbers at training. Similar to last year, we are really excited for the 2022 Track & Field season and we are sure it will not disappoint.
This week St Peters had more than 90 students compete that the Northern Eagles District Track & Field Trials on Wednesday and Thursday. We are confident that our athletes are preparing well and in good shape to do many more special things in 2022. We wish them continued success and encourage any students wanting to get involved to do so with great enthusiasm.
For further information about training and upcoming Track & Field meets, please refer to the St Peters App.
Please CLICK HERE for 2022 T&F Calendar and Training Schedule
Term 3 Coordinator Contact Details
The below named Coordinators have already been communicating via email with all boys who have sign on and who have been attending training. We do ask that all boys please open and read these informational emails which pertain to their chosen sport for Term 3.
Our AIC Term 3 Boys Sport Coordinators for 2022 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.
Communication of Sport Information
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.
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:
