“Every day, everywhere, our children spread their dreams beneath our feet and we should tread softly.” Sir Ken Robinson (1950-2020)

Sir Ken Robinson was one of the world’s most passionate and influential educational thinkers and the first name that comes to mind when talking about the place of creativity in education. He passed away last Friday 21 August leaving a remarkable global legacy.  (I note that legacy has been one of the concepts being developed with our Year 9 and 12 students.) 

His thinking continues to challenge at personal, systemic and international levels and provides a rich source of inspiration for educators. 

“Creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.”

“Our task is to educate their (our students) whole being so they can face the future.  We may not see the future, but they will and our job is to help them make something of it.”

“You cannot predict the outcome of human development. All you can do is, like a farmer, create the conditions under which it will begin to flourish.”

He believed in the inherent nature of a child as a curious and creative learner and a being of remarkable potential.  It is our challenge as parents and educators to create optimal conditions for growth, to protect and nurture curiosity and creativity which leads to learning and innovation and empowers our young people for the future. 

What does Sir Ken say about great teachers?  He says they can fulfil three essential purposes for students:

• Inspiration: They inspire their students with their own passion for their disciplines and to achieve at their highest levels within them.
• Confidence: They help their students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to become confident, independent learners who can continue to develop their understanding and expertise.
• Creativity: They enable their students to experiment, inquire, ask questions, and develop the skills and disposition of original thinking.

What are the essential competencies that education should develop in our children to help them succeed in their lives? According to Sir Ken they are:

• Curiosity – the ability to ask questions and explore how the world works
• Creativity – the ability to generate new ideas and apply them in practice
• Criticism – the ability to analyse information and ideas and to form reasoned arguments and judgments
• Communication – the ability to express thoughts and feelings clearly and confidently in a range of media and forms
• Collaboration – the ability to work constructively with others
• Compassion – the ability to empathise with others and to act accordingly
• Composure – the ability to connect with the inner life of feeling and develop a sense of personal harmony and balance.
• Citizenship – the ability to engage constructively with society and to participate in the processes that sustain it.

They are aspirational statements which align well with the values and mission of Lutheran schooling, our strategic intents and with the commitment expressed by staff for our young people as represented by, in and through our Graduate Tree.

With the Official Opening of the Junior High Precinct next Friday, a creative and inspiring facility in itself, I cite a few Precinct examples from a recent walk through to illustrate how such thinking manifests at St Peters.  I was delighted to see a developing art installation of 2-D and 3-D works in the gallery space, student design thinking evident on the walls and cupboards of the iSTEAM laboratory, students coding robots and thinking made visible filling the upper-level whiteboard walls with a special shout out to the Year 9 History students.  I saw Mrs Calder and Mrs Knight teaching collaboratively taking full advantage of the creative agility of the learning spaces (if you see the photo below note it was a free dress Community Focus Day to support Australian Lutheran World Service) and I saw the Character Strengths, including Bravery, Creativity, Curiosity and Love of Learning, up on display with student engagement evidenced by the attached names.

I love books and learning and have a great appreciation for the creative talents of others.  At the Year 12 Wellbeing Day on Monday, I read the story ‘What do you do with a chance?’ written by Kobi Yamada and beautifully illustrated by Mae Besom.  It is suitable for Preps, parents and Principals.  It speaks to being brave and not missing chances because we are fearful of making a mistake or failing (which Sir Ken also laments). The concluding page (image below) finishes thus: “So, what do you do with a chance? You take it… because it just might be the start of something incredible.” Our Graduate Tree – we want our young people to be problem-solvers, brave, creative, inspired and empowered … and we also want them to be discerning.

Are we there yet?  Of course not, we will forever be a work in progress.  Are we committed? Absolutely.  I see it and hear it around me every day.  We continually seek to learn, grow and improve so we may better serve the young people in our care. It takes vision, time and energy and I thank the staff and leaders, past and present, for theirs (and Sir Ken for his), and I thank God, whose creative hand we see in ourselves and in the world around us, for his provision.

Craig Schmidt
Principal

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you (Hebrews 13:17).

We’ve all seen 'The Corona Rant'. You know the one where someone is aggrieved and aggressive in their refusal to comply with coronavirus restrictions. Sometimes spontaneous, but often rehearsed, these pandemic protagonists object to directives from state health departments designed to reduce the spread of the virus. People take issue with having their freedoms curtailed. Governments are accused of infractions from overstepping their powers to introducing a police state. 

Every person must decide how they respond. Either we stay home when we are sick or we don’t. We wear a mask when advised to or we don’t. We comply with travel restrictions or we don’t. We adhere to lockdowns or we don’t. We have the choice to comply or not to comply. Having a ‘tanty’ is one option, one that might feel good, but is not terribly edifying for anyone. 

God gives us a vocation as citizens of our country. We have an obligation to serve each other as citizens. That means accepting the authority of government for the sake of our society and for our own good. When we object, oppose and obstruct it makes it harder for those simply doing their jobs to do them safely and effectively, and this has no benefit for us. When we support by submitting to government authority, our leaders are free to make the difficult decisions that keep us safe. The choice we make can turn the work our leaders do into a joy or a burden. 

Submission is not a popular word. It makes us feel we are missing out, as though we are losing something we are entitled to. Jesus submitted to his Father’s will. He let go of his desires and did the will of his Father, even at the cost of his life. In the Garden of Gethsemane he prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will,” (Matthew 26:39). The result of Jesus’ humble submission was his death and his resurrection and the redemption of the whole word. 

In Jesus we find the strength and the humility we need to serve by submitting. In Jesus we see a greater good than our own personal short-term comfort. 

Pastor Matt Wilksch

Arise is a Christian Community where people gather each Sunday morning at 9:00am in the Springfield St Peters 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.

View video of worship service

St Peters Lutheran College is a school of the Lutheran Church of Australia, which operates across this continent through congregations, schools, aged care centres, and so on. Whenever a pastor who serves in one of these contexts leaves, the local community with, the guidance of their bishop, explores options for replacement and then issues a call to a Pastor whom they believe to bring the qualities they need at this time.

This recently happened in the Living Word Lutheran Congregation in Ashmore on the Gold Coast. Subsequently, they issued the call to Pastor Michael Mayer to come and be their Pastor. Pastor Michael has accepted that call and therefore will be leaving our community at the end of Term 3 to take up the new posting. Pastor Michael has been a Pastor/Chaplain at our College for the past nine years and served on College Council before that for nearly 10 years.

I’m sure you will join with me in thanking Pastor Michael for his ministry amongst us here at St Peters and pray for his work amongst the people of Ashmore. Feel free to wish him well when you see him around. There will of course be an official farewell at the end of the term.

Pastor Thomas
Indooroopilly College

Did you know?

The Blue Card system is changing from 31 August 2020 with a 'No Card, No Start' policy.

This means that paid employees and volunteers must hold a current Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a Blue Card before commencing work at the College.

This does not apply to Teachers with current QCT Registration/Nurses with NMBA Registration.

If you are interested in working at our College, you may wish to consider how your application will affect your suitability for a position as holding a current Blue Card prior to commencing is an inherent requirement of all roles (excluding Teaching/Nursing)

Volunteers in our Community

Further to our last update, we would like to confirm that there is no requirement for parents to hold a Blue Card / Exemption Card while volunteering at the College (with the exception of if you are participating in a homestay, which falls under a separate category and has additional obligations). This extends to volunteering at events that are off site or outside of normal school hours (e.g: sports, a weekend activity) provided that it is connected with the College and your child is a current student.

Other family members (e.g: Grandparent, Aunty/Uncle, Godparent etc) may be required to obtain a volunteer blue card if they are volunteering in a child-related setting for more than 7 days in total in a calendar year (regardless of whether this is in a row or not and regardless of if this is at St Peters or not).

It is a compliance requirement that all employees/volunteers/independent contractors who are required to hold a Blue Card/Exemption Card are linked to the College and this can be done by providing details of their Blue Card / Exemption Card to People & Culture.

Any questions? Please contact Blue Card Services directly or email People & Culture.

The final ICAS competition will be conducted at school on:

• Mathematics – Tuesday 1 September 2020

Each of the sessions will be conducted as follows:

• Years 3 – 4 | 8:15-9:35am
• Years 5 – 10 | 11:00am – 12:35pm

Mathematics

Students are assessed across five key skill areas:

• Algebra and patterns: Patterns of numbers, relationships between numbers and the use of symbols to stand for unknown or variable numbers
• Chance and data: Mathematical treatment of data and statistics
• Measures and units: Properties of the physical world that can be measured, the units used to measure them and the process of measurement
• Number and arithmetic: Types of numbers, their properties and number operations
• Space and geometry: Properties of two-dimensional and three-dimensional space

In 2020, ICAS competitions will be undertaken online. Students in Years 4 – 10 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. Prior to testing, compliance tests will be conducted on devices. Students may find it helpful to familiarise themselves with the testing platform using the Practice Interaction Test.

Students who have elected to participate will be supervised by Ms Susan Levitt and Ms Lauren Head. They are to bring the following to each of the competition sessions:

* A compatible device

* Pen/pencil for working out

Please note, students are not to bring a calculator or other electronic devices, such as translators or dictionaries. If a calculator is permitted, students must use the online calculator provided within the testing platform.

Further information, including practice tests, can be found at the UNSW Educational Testing Centre website.

Susan Levitt
Prep-Year 6 Curriculum Leader: Assessment and Reporting

Origin’s popular Little Big Idea competition launched today for 2020 which encourages school age children to get involved with STEM and share their great ideas on assisting the community, improving people’s health and wellbeing, and creating a more sustainable future.

Unlike last year, we can’t send our Little Big Idea winners on an innovation adventure to NASA in the USA this year. Instead, the three brightest inventors will each receive $10,000 towards their education or further developing their idea. Plus, the top 12 finalists will receive $1,000 and one-on-one mentoring developed by Engineers Without Borders Australia. 

For more information visit the website:  https://littlebigidea.com.au

There is an analogy describing humans like fish and cultural values like water, they’re constantly around us and we don’t usually realise they’re there. Culture can affect what we think, what we learn and what things we like. In Australia we’re fortunate enough to be a multicultural society.

Thank you to our cultural committee, Zac H., Renieke VJ., Mikayla B., Minna H. and Jershon JT. for their tireless efforts leading up to, and throughout, our Cultural Festival Week last week. The College celebrated our diversity through several creative ways. Students enjoyed a cultural free dress day, shared their thoughts in a collaborative collage themed ‘What does culture mean to you?’—which is in the Hub. There was also a competition involving decorating doors with a cultural theme, student performance, and a culturally themed Chapel morning with Pastor Matt.

During our assembly our students discussed what culture means to them. Renieke VJ. comes from South Africa. “I’m able to talk to my family in a different language which is quite special to me,” she says. “It’s about knowledge and understanding.”

“Culture to me means not being afraid to express your background and your ethnicity and educating others about different fascinating cultures. I find it fascinating learning about different cultures around the world.”

Minna finds her Japanese background comforting. “There’s somewhere else where I can fit in and call home in some ways. Japan has a smell I really love. I get off the plane and it’s there and I feel instantly connected.”

Culture is about inclusivity. Minna says, “Whether it’s school culture or where you’re from, where your parents are from and your heritage. It’s about joining together, finding common interests and share who you are which I think is a really beautiful thing.”

Zac, who comes from a Scottish background, agrees that culture and family are closely interlinked. “Family is so important—where you come from, your heritage, influences who you choose to be.”

Performance

Thank you to Rebekah Q. For her song —Rebekah’s cultural background is part Chilean and she learns Spanish from her mum's side of the family. This is a Spanish song she’s learnt off by heart. Rebekah says, “I love this song as it represents my Spanish culture.”

Link to Rebekah’s song.

Cultural theme for Chapel

Thank-you to our students who came forward and read out the following bible passage in their different languages during assembly.

Psalm 145:8-9

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Sanika K. (Malayalam)
Julianna G. (Hungarian)
Lena D. (French)
Larika M. (Samoan)
Clara D. also played The Lord’s Prayer in French—our school’s foreign language. 

Door prize

Thank you to all our students for their hard work and involvement in creating their culturally themed PC doors. The judges visited all doors and appreciated all the creative content that went into the displays. Congratulations to our winners Year 10T who will receive their prize this week.

Year 11 semi-formal was an unforgettable experience which highlighted the genuine camaraderie within the cohort. We thought you might appreciate reading some of their inspirational and thoughtful words from the night…

Yash G.:

(Read on behalf of Daniel who was absent): “Over the course of this year, the support that everyone here has shown each other, regardless of any differences we may have or what’s going on in our own lives, has never failed to surprise me. Throughout online learning I knew, that regardless of the day, regardless of time, I could always count on one of you to be there for me. I knew all of you were just one text or call away, from new students to old students. And I can’t thank all of you enough.”

Yash: I know this year has been what some may call tough, but knowing this cohort, with our teachers and staff who support us both academically and pastorally, I’m sure we will all do just fine and make it through stronger than ever.

Mr Schmidt and the entire team here, your genuine Christian example and leadership does not go unnoticed especially during these trying times. We are beyond grateful.

Hope T.:

Whether we realize it or not, we are one of the closest cohorts at school and I am indescribably proud to be able to call you my cohort—all of you from those who have shared my entire school life with me to those who only came to St Peters this year.

Despite every challenge that this year has thrown at us, from bushfires to COVID, to online learning, figuring out ATAR, new subjects, the shift to senior school, and anything else I might not have mentioned.

Despite everything that could have put us down.

Despite everything that, at times, made us want to give up.

Despite it all. We got through. We all made it through the best and only way we know-how.

Together.

Without each other, we wouldn’t be the people we are today.

And we are all grateful for every person who’s sitting here tonight.

And there is no one else I would rather call my family.

As Nelson Mandella said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Sneha

There are a lot of things that could bring you down or shake your comfort. As we all probably know from experience, it’s not always easy to pick yourself up all alone if you don’t have support.

As a cohort, it’s reassuring to know that you can lean on one another. And I know for sure that we’re all willing to be there for each other. And with the pressure of Year 12 looming, less than a term away, it’s important to look after each other, because truly, that’s the only thing we can control.

After high school we aren’t all going to follow the same path; some of us are going to university while some of us are diving headfirst into the workforce. Some might be following their passion in sport or music while some of us are still deciding.  In saying that, this coming year is the only time we will all be together.

No matter where we go or what we do, there are challenges ahead of us. What I'm asking from each of you, and from myself, is to meet those challenges straight on with your head held high and your heart wide open, as a team.

From what I’ve seen, we’re ready to step into the shoes that have been shaped. By your teachers from kindy all the way to now. By your parents, who have worked so hard. And, by your grit and plus-ultra attitude.

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On Tuesday, 24 August, Dr Anita Collins, world renowned neuromusical educator, was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s online Melbourne Music Summit.

Dr Collins spoke of the advantages of a music education for the brain development of children, and the long-term effects of this education. Her extensive research has shown, through music education, that the brain is enhanced and children with access to music training:

a)     could work more effectively and consistently
b)     had better memory systems
c)     had improved brain synchronisation
d)     matured in positive ways.

Dr Collins stated there is research evidence that children who learn an instrument have increased levels of:

a)     inhibitory (impulse) control – keep trying to achieve a hard task despite the frustration and discomfort created
b)     auditory processing
c)     brain consistency and efficiency
d)     synchronisation – messages move around the brain quickly, and new concepts are learnt more easily
e)     changes in functions and structures of the brain are evident – known as the ‘Musician’s Signature’.

To watch Dr Collins’ full keynote address, please follow the link: https://youtu.be/WsxcvejCj_o?t=1916

Percussion Ensemble

Rehearsing every Friday morning, Percussion Ensemble, together with their director, Ms Krist-elle Hill, are currently working towards recording repertoire for our upcoming digital performances. Stay posted for further details.

Young Conservatorium

Our comprehensive pre-tertiary programs continue to produce young musicians of the highest calibre. Young Conservatorium recognises talent and we delight in nurturing it, engaging young musicians through to adulthood. All our ensembles, classes and individual tuition are held at the Queensland Conservatorium.

Through the Young Conservatorium program, musicians will gain exclusive access to Queensland Conservatorium’s world-renowned staff, resources and facilities.

This year, we are offering the following programs: 

• Early Childhood Music
• Young Beginner
• Developing Musician
• Individual Tuition
• Large Ensembles
• Small Ensembles
• Musical Awareness

For further information view our 2021 Young Conservatorium brochure. 

Girls Sport Coordinator: Anne-Marie Champion

Well done to all girls who represented St Peters last week in what was a tough weekend of Sport. In windy conditions the girls gave their best and represented the College with pride.

Moving forward this week, we ask parents to please read carefully the COVID-19 Site plans for each of our venues as we continue to allow one spectator per player, these can be found attached to the draw on the St Peters App. Some key points are below:

• ALL ADULTS MUST sign in / register on entry to the venue. Reminder – only one spectator per player allowed.
• ALL SPECTATORS/PLAYERS MUST sanitise / wash their hands when entering and then regularly whilst at the venue.
• ALL SPECTATORS MUST social distance (1.5m between spectators) both when moving around and sitting in the allocated and designated areas.
• PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL SIGNS DISPLAYED AROUND EACH VENUE.

Good luck to all girls participating in St Peters Sport this weekend and special mention to our Rowing Girls – GOOD LUCK AT THE HEAD OF THE RIVER!

QG NETBALL

Coordinator: Mrs Anne-Marie Champion – a.champion@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The Netball Round 7 Draw v St Hilda’s for this Saturday 29 August can be found on the St Peters App.

Round 6 Wrap v Moreton Bay College

Well done to our Senior C, 10A, 8A, 7A, 7B and 7C teams who all had solid wins against the powerhouse of MBC on the weekend. In windy conditions the girls gave their all and I must mention our Open team who went down by eight goals in the end but what an outstanding high-level game of Netball. All games were great contests with many close results and more importantly played with the highest level of sportsmanship.

Our Saints Challenge Cup continued last Friday afternoon with again our Development girl’s attendance outstanding – particularly our Year 7 Girls. They continue to improve and learn from our amazing coaches and from having the opportunity to play more Netball – Well done Girls.

QG VOLLEYBALL

Coordinator: Mr Josh Singh – j.singh@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The Volleyball Round 7 Draw v St Hilda’s for this Saturday 29 August can be found on the St Peters App.

Round 6 Wrap v Moreton Bay College

As we start to close in on the end of the season, last weekend we were up against MBC and Som House. A fantastic round where all teams either won or were very competitive. Well done to the following teams who had good wins, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B, 9A, Snr A, Snr B1 and Opens. Unfortunately, our 10A, 10B, 9B and Senior B2 were defeated.

Congratulations to the following girls who made the team of the week.

• 7A – Indiana C
• 7B - Louise M
• 8A - Emmilia M
• 8B - Natalia M
• 9A - Helena B
• 9B - Ellie F
• 10A - Sonia M
• 10B - Victoria K
• Senior A - Leila J
• Senior B1 - Kaylee B
• Senior B2 - Shanteal H
• Opens - Tazmyn B

QG HOCKEY

Coordinator: Mr Cameron Glass – c.glass@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The Netball Round 7 Draw v St Hilda’s for this Saturday 29 August can be found on the St Peters App.

Round 6 Wrap v Moreton Bay College

Last week we played hockey heavyweights Moreton Bay College in some hard-fought losses for the College. Impressively the Junior team only lost 3-0 despite only having 10 players for the entire game. They had a number of opportunities themselves but couldn’t quite capitalise. Pastor Michael praised Amelie and Zoe in particular for having great games. Seniors and Opens both had very frustrating losses. The frustration stemming for our own play which was littered with average passing and trapping. The girls felt it was a struggle to gain any momentum the entire game and spent large amounts of time running back to defend. Seniors lost 2-0 and Opens lost 6-0.

QG TENNIS

Coordinator: Mrs Renata Franco – r.franco@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The Tennis Round 7 Draw v St Hilda’s for this Saturday 29 August can be found on the St Peters App.

Round 6 Wrap v Moreton Bay College

A windy weekend of QG Tennis, not the greatest playing conditions but our girls played through securing a win for the Opens team and a draw for Senior A's. At UQ the Junior A and B teams played well with the Junior A's securing a personal best for number of games won in a round. Well done!

This week we are on home courts and the girls are putting in effort in training to continue to improve their fitness and develop their skills in preparation for the rest of the season. 

BSRA ROWING

Coordinator: Mr Peter Hicks – p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Congratulations to the Rowing girls on competing in their penultimate Regatta before the 2020 Head of the River.  Last Saturday saw the girls compete in windy and challenging conditions at Wyaralong Dam which unfortunately brought the Regatta to an early conclusion. 

Congratulations to the Year 9 2nd Quad who achieve a fourth and a third place in their two races and to the Open 1st VIII who achieved an improved seventh place, only one second behind sixth place. 

This weekend sees the girls complete the BSRA season at the 2020 Head of the River, due to COVID restrictions, unfortunately supporters and parents cannot attend this Regatta though the BSRA has organised for the event to be lived streamed.  Please find link below to this live streaming if anyone from the community wishes to watch. 

BSRA Head of the River (Saturday 29 August) Live Streaming

QG TRACK & FIELD

Coordinators: Mr Luke Donatini – l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Mr Shaun Nodwell – s.nodwell@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Mr Jeremy Lohe – j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au

QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Thursday 17 September – 3 weeks away!!

What a fantastic turn out of more than 90 Track & Field athletes representing St Peters at the Sheldon College Invitational Meet last Friday evening. We will again be competing this Friday evening, 28 August at the second Sheldon College Invitational Meet.

It was exciting to see so many solid performances across all events, many personal best were recorded, and we are confident that this will continue this Friday night.

Details of the second of the Sheldon College Invitational Meet can be found on the St Peters App. Bus transport is available and all interested athletes are required to sign up, students have been emailed these details.

BWPI WATER POLO

Coordinators: Mrs Elaine Ripamonti & Mrs Tracey Bruce – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Last chance to sign on to play Water Polo for St Peters.

St Peters play in the BWPI Water Polo Club Competition - Games are played at various venues around Brisbane on Saturdays in Term 4, 2020 & Term 1, 2021.

Water Polo Trial Dates - Sunday 30 August, Sunday 6 September & Sunday 13 September – details can be found on the St Peters App.

Training session times from U13 - Opens will commence at 7.00pm in the 50m pool. U12 training times to be advised.

There is a fee associated to playing Water Polo for St Peters and details of Term 4 training will be released very soon.

THANK YOU - We would like to thank Mrs Jenny Pavlides who has stepped down from coordinating Water Polo for St Peters due to gaining full time employment. Jenny has done an outstanding job leading our program for the last two years and we thank her very much for all her work.

We welcome back Mrs Elaine Ripamonti who will be looking after the Water Polo administration. Elaine has coordinated St Peters Water Polo for many years. We are also very pleased to announce that Tracey Bruce and her daughter Holly will be sharing the game/training day part of the coordinating role. Tracey is our much-loved St Peters Head Netball coach who along with Holly will support our players and coaches, both having many years’ experience involved with Water Polo. We are looking forward to an exciting 2020/2021 season ahead.

QG BADMINTON

Coordinator: – Ms Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

One Day Tournament - (Open, Seniors & Year 10) Competition Day - Saturday 10 October

One Day Tournament - (Years 7, 8 & 9) Competition Day - Saturday 17 October

Trials commenced this week with a great number of girls signing up for the 2020 season.

All details of trials and training sessions can be found on the St Peters App.

QG JUNIOR SOFTBALL

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

Sign on is underway, girls have been sent an email.

Years 7, 8 & 9 Girls Only - St Peters plays in the QGSSSA Junior Softball Competition in Term 4.

There are four game days played in the afternoon at Downey Park - Weeks 3 & 4 (approx. 1.00pm - 5.00pm).

Bus transport will be provided.

Trials will commence next Tuesday 1 September and will continue on Thursday 3 September, Tuesday 8 September, Thursday 10 September and Tuesday 15 September @ Hart Road Oval, 6.15am - 7.30am.

Training will then commence after the holidays in Week 1, further details can be found on the St Peters App.

Boys Sport Coordinator: Luke Donatini

AIC RUGBY & FOOTBALL SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR & COVID PROTOCOLS

Now that we have been able to allow two (2) spectators per player at our AIC venues for Football (Harts Oval & Stolz) and Rugby (Mayer Oval), it is a good time to remind everyone of the expectations of our St Peters supporters and spectators.

Should you be attending this Saturday, we ask that everyone follows the following:

• ALL SPECTATORS MUST sign in / register on entry to the venue they are attending at St Peters. Reminder – only two (2) adult spectators per player allowed.
• ALL SPECTATORS MUST sanitize / wash their hands when entering and then regularly whilst at the venue.
• ALL SPECTATORS MUST abide by the social distancing (1.5m between spectators) guidelines both when moving around and sitting in the allocated and designated areas.
• We remind ALL SPECTATORS and STUDENTS who are attending any St Peters sporting events that they are representatives of our College and the manner which they conduct themselves is reflective of St Peters Lutheran College. We ask that all attending support and cheer with positive encouragement.

AIC Football, AIC Rugby and AIC Chess Fixtures Vs St Laurence’s College

Chess – Congratulations to St Peters Chess who won the day and were victorious against Iona College last Friday afternoon. We wish them great success tomorrow when they take on St Laurence’s College at home at St Peters Lutheran College.

Rugby – Well done to all our St Peters Rugby teams last Saturday against Iona College. It was fantastic to see our boys play with determination, pride and true grit. A special mention to the St Peters 2nd XV Rugby team and coaches who fought their way from behind to win 25-17.

Again, we ask all our rugby community to check the St Peters App for details of this Saturday’s rugby games verse St Laurence’s College. This Saturday, St Peters Year 10-Open Rugby teams are at home at St Peters Lutheran College whilst our Years 6-9 Rugby teams are playing away.

Football – Our St Peters First XI Football team drew (1 -1) with Iona College last Saturday in what was a tight and tough football match. Overall, there were many positive and enthusiastic St Peters Football performances across all year levels last Saturday. Special mention to the following teams who also fought hard to secure a win or draw last Saturday – St Peters 2nd XI (1-0), 4th XI (2-1), 10A (0-0), 10B (17-1), and 10C (12-1).

Our Year 10-Open Football teams play at St Peters Lutheran College this Saturday whilst our Years 7-9 Football teams play away.

We encourage all boys and parents to please check the St Peters App for exact venue details and times of their Football match. 

AIC Track & Field 

Following a fantastic turn out of more than 90 St Peters athletes competing last Friday evening and Sheldon College, we will again be competing at our second invitational Track & Field lead up meet this Friday evening, 28 August. Once again, our many talented athletes will travel to the Sheldon College Athletics Facility to represent St Peters in multiple events across both track and field.

It was exciting and encouraging to see so many solid performances across all events in which our athletes competed in. Many personal best performances were recorded last Friday evening and we are confident that this too will be the case this Friday night.

The second of the Sheldon College Invitational Meets (Friday 28 August) will commence at 4.00pm and is scheduled to conclude by 7.00pm. Bus transportation is available, and all interested athletes are required to sign up for this meet.

Athletes are asked to check their student email account as details and sign on procedure has been emailed directly to each athlete earlier this week.

More information about events available and times of events is also available on the St Peters App.

It was great to see our Junior High and Senior School students putting their best foot forward during our inter-house track-and-field carnivals held throughout August. Students participated in a range of activities including shot put, turbo javelin, long and high jump, 100m and relay races. The carnivals were all about getting outside, being active, having some friendly competition and fun within their year levels and sub-schools. Thank you to Mr Lohe and the staff team for organising the athletics days and to our students for bringing their energy, enthusiasm and house spirit.

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: