It may be only July but preparations for 2022 are well under way.
Year 10 students and their parents attended a Subject Selection Information evening last Tuesday and are in the process of exploring the pathways open to them in their Senior years of schooling. In the next few weeks, all Year 10 students will have Senior Education and Training meetings with Mrs Johnson to help them plan their journey for the next two years. Parents/ carers are also invited to participate in these meetings.
Year 9 students are excitedly reading the 2022 Year 10 Course Information booklet prior to selecting their elective subjects for next year. A subject Selection Information evening for 2022 Year 10 students and their parents/carers will be held next Tuesday 27 July at 6:00 p.m. This event is not compulsory but families are encouraged to attend.
For most students, stepping into new pathways is exciting as opportunities open before them. However, some students, often unsure of future careers, are concerned that they will not select the ‘right’ subjects. It is important for teachers and parents to reassure students that tertiary study, employment and careers are far more flexible spaces then they once were.
Research indicates that most people will have a number of different careers throughout their lives and therefore it is more important for young people to acquire skills that are transferable rather than master a defined body of subject-specific content. Problem solving, creativity and critical thinking are valued by 21st century employers far more than the ability to regurgitate historical facts and subject content.
All curriculum subjects in Queensland foster the growth of these skills so students can be reassured that whatever subjects they choose, they will be well prepared to succeed in the workplaces of the future.
To further develop their critical and creative thinking skills, students across all year levels are encouraged to read and view widely. Having a bank of general knowledge upon which to draw is invaluable, as students can then ‘join the dots’ across different topics and subjects and link knowledge they already possess with new content being taught.
Sue Grotherr Head of Secondary School
What's On
Date Claimers - Thursday 22 July - Friday 30 July, 2021
Thursday 22 July Primary Group Tour, 3.30-5.30 pm
Friday 23 July Secondary Inter-House Track & Field Prep Pyjama/Opposite Day
Monday 26th July Prep Vision Screening
Tuesday 27th July Prep Vision Screening Lutheran Primary Athletics Meet Year 10 2022 Subject Selection Evening, 6-7pm
Wednesday 28th July Maths Olympics Yr 5-6 Thursday 29th July Central District Track & Field Queensland Debating Union Yr 7, 6-9pm
Friday 30th July Central District Track & Field Prep 100 Days of School Yr 3 Excursion Beenleigh Historical Village
Ministry
Come away and rest
“Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31)
“How are you? Did you have a good break?”
“Yes, thank you – and what about you?”
.. this has been the opening sentence for many, returning from the recent holidays (can you still remember?). And sometimes people stop and want to know more, if you feel rested, what you actually enjoyed doing, where have you been – if at all – away from home?
Entering a new term and semester, facing the class to teach, observing the calendar and feeling challenged by the long ‘To Do’ - list - it is good to be reminded, that:
God equipped us with our unique talents to do well what we are doing
We are called to serve in our specific role and may trust, that we are ‘good enough’, that we can enjoy special moments granted and pursue even if we sometimes may feel that we haven’t given it our best: tomorrow is another day that presents another opportunity!
Like 'recent highlights', photos that you have taken during the holidays that pop up unexpectedly on your phone, taking you back to those special moments and places, you may hear the quiet voice of God, inviting you to ‘come away’ and rest, to take a deep breath, to listen to the chirping bird in the tree or to feel the warmth of the sun; to take a moment to just be; to be allowed to see the ‘now’ in the broader picture that makes the stressors of the day less relevant.
To let go of the 'have to', the should, the ought.
Notice how you feel, putting down the weight of expectations, entrusting your worries and pressures to the one who invites you to carry it for you;
Practise this Sabbath exercise,
This holy desertion
So you may take it with you into the daily; to be and to enjoy the present moment, to do well in the promise that you are held in the presence of the One who is deeply committed to you.
Chaplain Silke
Arise Worship Service
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.
The video on Facebook is of the complete worship service.
The Australian Mathematics Competition is being held on Wednesday August 4th. 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.
In 2021, the AMC 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. Prior to testing, compliance tests will be conducted on devices.
Students who have elected to participate will be supervised by Ms Susan Levitt. They are to bring the following to the competition session:
A compatible device
Pen/pencil for working out
Students in Years 3 – 6 are permitted the use of a calculator (which is to be brought from home); however, students in Years 7 – 12 are not permitted to use a calculator.
Susan Levitt Prep – Year 6 Curriculum Leader: Assessment and Reporting
Continuing Enrolment at St Peters Springfield 2022
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
To assist with planning for 2022 to ensure effective educational programs, staffing and administration, it is important that the College is aware of expected student numbers.
As per our Enrolment Policy and contract, families are required to give a minimum of three months written notice of a student’s withdrawal from the College, therefore we need to be notified by the end of this term (16 September 2021) if your child(ren) is/are not returning to St Peters in 2022. It is imperative that the College receives written notice if you do not intend for your child(ren) to be enrolled as we commence next year.
Important: No action is required to confirm that your child is staying at our school as all enrolled students automatically transfer into the next school year with St Peters Springfield.
Please also consider whether any contact, medical or emergency details may have changed for your child. If so, please make changes via the St Peters Community Portal - Update My Details.
We appreciate your support and look forward to our continued partnership for your child(ren)’s education.
Kind regards
Carolyn Jacobs Enrolments Registrar
Secondary Years
2022 Year 10 Subject Selection Information Evening
An information evening for parents and Year 9 students will be held on Tuesday 27 July at 6:00 pm in The Hub. The purpose of the evening is to provide information about subject selection for students entering Year 10 in 2022.
The evening will give families seeking clarification about Year 10 subjects the opportunity to ask questions and gather further information before making decisions about Year 10 elective subjects.
The Course Planning guide giving information about Year 10 subjects is available to students through the Pastoral Care page on Firefly.
USQ High School Mooting Competition
Congratulations to St Peters, Springfield Year 12 students Chris and Sneha who have progressed to the Quarter Final in the USQ High School Mooting Competition to be held at USQ Ipswich this week.
The students will be appearing for the Appellant in a civil matter against Hillbrook Anglican School. Mooting gives students the simulated opportunity to experience the research and advocacy roles of lawyers and barristers based on real cases in a court environment. The USQ Ipswich Moot Court is a purpose-built modern court room that was opened In February 2021 by The Honourable Susan Kiefel AC, Chief Justice of Australia.
We wish them well.
Primary Years
Chess Mates - Prep to Year 6
Sport
Springfield Sport
Year 4 – 6 Inter-House Track and Field Carnival
Congratulations to all students in Year 4 – 6 who participated in the Inter-House Track and Field Carnival. It was great to see so many students out there competing to the best of their ability. Students finished the carnival with some brilliant relays with loads of house spirit.
Congratulations to Cunningham who were the overall Champion House for 2021 with Mitchell, 2nd, and Leichhardt 3rd. It was a dominant performance from Cunningham! Congratulations also to the following students who performed very well and are awarded age Champions for 2021:
Year Level
Girls
Boys
9 Years
Sienna M
Ethan S
10 Years
Lilah H
Taj M
11 Years
Mia M
Dhalair N
12 Years
Shelby P
Dominic S
Thank you to the Year 12 Leaders and students for their efforts throughout the carnival. You did a fantastic job!
QGSSSA and AIC Open/First Representatives
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in QGSSSA Open and AIC First teams for Term 3 Sport.
QGSSSA Netball – Larika M, Kiara C, Chloe W and Mia B
QGSSSA Hockey – Lauren H and Ella-Jaye H-L
QGSSSA Tennis – Hayley J
QGSSSA Volleyball – Laylani V
AIC Basketball – Liam S
AIC Tennis – Kaito N
We also acknowledge a number of St Peters Springfield students who have been selected as Captains of their respective sports:
Marika M – QGSSSA Netball Captain
Lauren H – QGSSSA Hockey Captain
Hayley J – QGSSSA Tennis Captain
Congratulations to all these students on their success and achievements.
Queensland State Cross Country
Well done the Shanteal H and Jade H who both competed at the Queensland Cross Country Titles over the weekend at Limestone Park, Ipswich. In a great run, Jade finished 10th overall in the 14 years girls and 4th as part of the Met West Relay team. Shanteal, unfortunately, did not run as well as she wanted due to injury. Well done to both of these girls.
Met West Rugby Union
Ethan R in Year 9 who will represent the College and Met West at the State 15 years Rugby Union trials this coming weekend. Ethan is trialing for a place in the Queensland team. Good luck Ethan!
Central District Track and Field
Parents of students selected in the St Peters Track and Field team to compete at the Central District Track and Field trials will have received an email earlier in the week regarding their child’s selection. Please read this email carefully as there is important information regarding next week’s district trial. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lohe via email.
Date Claimers
Friday 23rd July – Secondary Inter-House Track and Field @ St Peters Springfield Thursday 29th July – Central District Track and Field @ UQ Athletics Centre Friday 30th July – Central District Track and Field @ UQ Athletics Centre Monday 23rd August – Lutheran Primary Track and Field @ QSAC Thursday 16th September – QGSSSA Track and Field Championships @ QSAC
QGSSSA Girls Sport
Girls Sport Coordinator Mrs Anne-Marie Champion
Thank you to the many St Peters families who supported their daughters’ involvement in sport over the weekend following the COVID Safe guidelines in place. We will continue to keep you informed with restrictions as they stand at the time. 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
QGSSSA NETBALL
Open Team: Kayla N, Mia B-W, Sian Z, Milly T, Renee C, Kiara C, Olivia R, Millie W, Chloe D & Larika M
Netball Captains: Larika M & Olivia R and Vice-Captains: Milly T & Tilly C
QGSSSA VOLLEYBALL
Open Team: Chloe B, Laylani V, Ophelia T, Hilal D, Leila J, Claudia L, Jess P, Charli G, Paige F & Kianga B
Volleyball Captains: Claudia L & Jess P and Vice-Captains: Paige F & Luana A-A
QGSSSA TENNIS
Open Team: Jemma G, Hayley J, Emma P-K, Mia H-M & Rachael M
Tennis Captains: Hayley J & Jemma G
QGSSSA HOCKEY
Open Team: Ella-Jaye H-L, Zoe T, Niamh d- J, Maisy W, Lauren H, Jane R, Ella T, Oona B, Melinda H, Sophia J, Sammi N, Lily R, Amelie P, Tayden T & Lina B
Hockey Captains: Jane R & Lauren H and Vice-Captains: Sammi N & Melinda H
QGSSSA RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Open Team: Rachael W & Michelle W
Rhythmic Gym Captain: Michelle W and Vice-Captain: Jessica L
ROWING
Open 1st VIII Crew: Ella H, Milena C, Giselle G, Alice J, Jessica G, Zoe M, Isabelle C, Lily M & Gabby K
Rowing Captains: Lily M & Ella H and Vice-Captain: Giselle G
WINTER FIXTURES – Netball, Volleyball, Hockey & Tennis
Congratulations to all girls on the way they represented St Peters last Tuesday and Saturday in the first round of QGSSSA Winter Fixtures. It’s always great to get the first game played so our teams & coaches can move forward with their training plans for the season. It was a successful round against opponents Clayfield College which was pleasing to see.
Round 2 this Saturday sees us take on our local rivals St Aidan’s. 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 uniform to prepare for your games. Good luck to all teams.
It was a great start to the 2021 QGSSSA Netball season with pleasing results against Clayfield College. Fixtures commenced on the first day back of Term 3 for our Senior A & Senior B teams due to the Year 12 formal. Both teams came away with convincing victories and the bus ride home was enjoyed by all!
Saturday was a beautiful day for the remainder of the Netball fixtures with three more games against Clayfield, five games again BGGS No 2 teams & our Senior A (2) team travelling to Ipswich to take on IGGS. The girls certainly took advantage of the home court and played some excellent Netball to win 7 from the 9 remaining games, the standout of the day was an impressive win by the 9A team. An excellent start to the season and we look forward to seeing all teams take the court in close to a full round of fixtures this Saturday against St Aidan’s and our Senior A (2) take on the BGGS (2) team at UQ. Best of luck to all teams and we are excited to see our 2021 7A & Open teams hit the court for the first time this season.
Player of the Round, the ‘ON COURT WIZZARD’
7B – Claire C
7C – Emma G
8A – Amelia R
8C – Zoe B
9A – Ella McC
8/9 C – Lucy A
10C – Sophe K
Senior A – Ash S
Senior B – Luci G
Senior C (1) – Sophie W
Senior C (2) – Aaliyah C
Round 2 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 24 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
Last Saturday the Junior A team played their first game against a spirited Moreton Bay outfit. There was the usual early season rust in combination with a lot of the team playing their first ever game of Hockey. Great gains were made in the second half as positions and roles were starting to make sense to the girls. Eventually the team lost 4-0 but there is a lot of promise within the group and I am excited to see how they develop over the season.
Round 2 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 24 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
It was a strong performance across the board for the St Peters QGSSSA Volleyball teams for Round 1 against Clayfield College. Matches began first day back for our Open and Senior A teams, with the new look Open team playing some consistent Volleyball to come out on top 25-16, 25-21, 25-17 which was a great way for them to kick off the season proper. Similarly, the Senior A team had a strong showing also reigning supreme in a 3-0 victory.
Friday night featured the 7B and 7C teams playing some round robin matches against each other to gain some valuable match experience as they wait for some of the larger QGSSSA schools to provide them with a competitive QGSSSA match. There were lots of smiles and plenty of good three touch plays on display with the girls looking to implement what they had been practicing earlier in the week. Matches concluded on Saturday where our girls dominated proceedings against Clayfield winning three of the four matches, with the 7A, 9A and 10A teams all victorious.
For the 8A team it was a hard-fought match against a talented Clayfield side, however the lingering effects of the weeklong Year 8 camp held the girls back from playing their best – look out St Aidan’s next week! With Clayfield unable to field teams in every division, Saturday also featured some in-house fixtures which were very competitively fought with the combined Senior B/C team defeating the 10B team 2-1, and the 9B team pipping the 8B team, also 2 sets to 1.
Special congratulations to the 7A team, winning team of the week, and the following players who were awarded MVP for their games - Zoe A, Felicity W, Helena B, Rosie C, Savannah N and Myla M.
Round 2 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 24 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
The QG Tennis season is underway with our Senior A and Junior B teams playing Clayfield College. Congratulations to the Junior B team for taking a win this week. It was great to see all girls on court applying the skills they have learnt during pre-season training, and we look forward to seeing all teams in action for Round 2.
Round 2 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 24 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
We wish the Rowing Girls all the best in their first Brisbane School Girls Rowing Association (BSRA) Regatta of the year this Saturday at Wyaralong Dam. The girls have been preparing for the season since the start of Term 2, including a Rowing Camp in the first week of the June/July holidays. Good luck girls!
In preparation for this regatta, last Sunday a small group of Year 10 students competed at the South East Queensland State Schools Championships at Wyaralong Dam. This regatta saw the Year 10 1st crew, consisting of Olivia A, Bridget D, Robyn M, Niamh S & Brianna D, achieve a silver medal, only two second behind first place in the Year 10 school girls quad scull event. The Year 10 2nd crew, consisting of Mandelah C, Lilly K, Kate M & Lara F, achieved sixth place in this same race. These are extremely promising results for these two crews they both raced against many of the BSRA competitors that they will be competing against this weekend in this race.
Well done to all students who have been attending training over the past few weeks. It has been fantastic to see the numbers continuing to grow. It is important for students to remember that consistency is the key both in being consistent with how we train and consistent with how often we perform. There are more sessions available this season across all events. Please check the St Peters App for the latest training schedule. If you have any questions about when and where to train, please see either Mr Donatini, Mr Nodwell or Mr Lohe. Remember – in 2021, we want ‘Exceptional!’
DATE CLAIMER – QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Thursday 16 September
AIC Boys Sport
Luke Donatini Boys Sport Coordinator 3377 6234 | l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au
After a successful trial round of Boys Sport last Saturday against St Edmunds’s 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 ‘home’ venues and our Junior teams playing ‘away’ at Padua College venues.
It is important to remind all players, coaches, officials and spectators that all must be wearing a face mask at all times unless ‘in the field of play’ competing, coaching or officiating. It is also vitally important that everyone (except players) checks in on arrival at their respective sporting venue.
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.
Congratulations On Recent Success
We would like to acknowledge some recent success of boys who have achieved selection into various Queensland representative sporting teams.
Wayne M (Year 12) – QUEENSLAND REDS U18
Mitchell B (Year 12) – QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS PATHWAY ROWING
Ricky G (Year 11) – QUEENSLAND U18 BEACH VOLLEYBALL (SHADOW)
Kadin P (Year 11) – QUEENSLAND REDS U18
Cooper R (Year 10) – QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS U15 VOLLEYBALL
Also, special mention to the below boys who have made selection into the Australian Junior Swimming Team
Kai T (Year 12)
Tom N (Year 12)
Robbie T (Year 11)
Josh S (Year 11)
St Peters Track & Field is also now well and truly underway and we are experiencing really good participation numbers at training. We are really excited for the 2021 Track & Field season ahead.
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 some special things in 2021. 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.
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 2021 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:
