Fostering leadership capacity among a large group of students within the school has been recognised as a valuable approach to enhancing individual student growth, academic achievement and overall wellbeing. Existing literature highlights encouraging results from programs aimed at cultivating student leadership, demonstrating a variety of favourable outcomes. Well established student leadership programs aimed and developing a sense of co-agency within students contributes to broader social and economic advantages (Hallinger, 2003; Leithwood, 1992; Marsh, 2012).

In 2023, we introduced a portfolio-based student leadership model into the Secondary Years. Student Leaders are appointed to lead specific portfolios within the College. We are currently moving through the process of selecting and appointing our student leadership team responsible for leading specific portfolios beginning in Term 4.

To prepare for the wonderful responsibility of leading, younger students are able to witness role-modelling in action through the portfolio model. Younger students can then build upon the great work already achieved in a specific portfolio in the coming years.

The student leadership portfolios team:

The role of Student Portfolio Teams is to provide leadership opportunities that build on strengths within the College, by studentsand for students. Each portfolio is under the guidance of a member of our staff.

The three main goals for the leaders in their Portfolios are to:

1. Develop the specific portfolio of St Peters Springfield.
2. Foster College spirit and embody Care, Dignity and Respect.
3. Recognise and highlight the achievements of individuals in these portfolios.

One of the features of the portfolio system is that both students and teachers will co-create the vision and expectations within each portfolio. In this sense, teachers and students will share the learning and leadership experiences. As all students in Years 7-12 will have the opportunity to join a portfolio, all students will have an authentic avenue for having their voices heard and validated. I know our current student leaders are keen to extend this model in the Primary Years.

Our Year 11 cohort is currently engaging with the selection process. All Year 11 students attended our leadership camp to Emu Gully at the end of Term 2, students have engaged in workshops and reflection activities to guide their views and understanding of what good leadership looks and feels like.

I am very proud to say that we have had 28 applications for student leadership positions. All applications are posted in our Junior High Precinct for students and staff to consider. All applicants have had the opportunity to be interviewed by our selection team. The learning and growth from this experience is immense and we are incredibly lucky to have dedicated, creative and thoughtful young people to help co-create the culture of our College.

I look forward to announcing the successful applicants in the coming weeks.

Dom Piacun
Head of Secondary Years

• 23 - 30 August - Book Fair
• 24 August - Music Soloists' Recital Prep - Year 12, 3:00pm – 7:30pm, JHP
• 25 August - Storytelling with Nadia Wheatley online Year 3, 11:30am
• 28 August - Book Week Parade Prep - Year 3, 8:15am. K, Year 4 - 6 9:00am
• 28 August - Father’s Day stall (main event)
• 29-30 August - Met West Track & Field
• 29 August - ICAS Science
• 31 August - Fathers' Day Breakfast & Chapel
• 31 August - Fathers' Day stall (follow up)
• 31 August - Years 6/11 Golf Afternoon
• 1 September – Student Free Day
• 1 September – Prep 2024 Orientation
• 4 September – Year 12 Mock Exam Block
• 4 September - Year 11 Exam Block
• 4 September - Festival of Learning Years 4 - 6, 9:30am -11:00am, Art & Culture - Origami making HUB
• 5 September - Festival of Learning eSports (eSports HUB) Years 7-12
• 5 - 8 September - Year 6 Canberra Tour
• 6 September - APSMO Olympiad 4, Years 5 and 6 Festival of Learning (Mater Hospital Experience)
• 6 September - Festival of Learning (Mater Hospital Experience) Years 9 - 10
• 6-8 September - Year 11 Exam Block
• 6-8 September – Year 12 Mock Exam Block
• 7 September - Shoe Lace tying workshop – Year 1
• 12 September - Semester 2 Sports Photos at Indooroopilly
• 14 September - Term 3 Concludes
• 14 September - QGSSSA Track & Field Championships
• 14 September - RUOK Day
• 14 September - RYDA Driver Program Years 11 and 12 - all day
• 15 September – Student Free Day

“The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17

We had a 21st birthday party at our place this month. It was a delight to reminisce about our daughter’s birth. At the very civilised hour, just after midday and after two sons, along came a baby girl. What a delight it was to receive another gift of God’s grace. Soon after our daughter was born a tune developed in my head, some words came to mind, and out came a song. I took my guitar to the hospital and sang it to my wife and newborn baby. 

Thank you, Father, for your kindness
For the good things from your hand
You have made us in your likeness,
Made according to your plan
Earth below, the sky above
Woman, man, the gift of love
Thank you, Lord, Gracious God,
For this precious little one,
Wrap this child in your love
In the new life of the Son.   

There were a couple more verses. It’s a simple but heartfelt song of thanks to God for his grace and a prayer that God would give this child new life in Jesus. The day I sang this in the hospital emotions were high, and as I sang my wife’s tears flowed. The song turned out well enough to sing on the day of our daughter’s baptism, Father’s Day in 2002. 

This is what our daughters and sons do to us. They make us do strange things, like writing songs and singing about them. Like going to see Barbie with them, and maybe secretly enjoying it! Like encouraging them to persist with practicing the violin. Like taking one’s life into one’s hands and teaching them to drive. Like doing a late-night pickup when their evening hasn’t gone as well as expected. 

As we celebrate our fathers on Father’s Day, we remember that we all have a Father in heaven, who delights over us. Zephaniah describes God as the Mighty Warrior who saves, who rejoices over his children with singing. It might not be your first impression of God, but this is who God is – a devoted Father, who sings with joy over his children. 

We have a loving Father who would do anything for us his beloved children, and does in Jesus. This Father’s Day, let’s thank God for our Fathers, especially our Father in heaven. 

Pastor Matt Wilksch
Springfield Chaplain 

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’d love for you to join us!

For more information contact College Chaplain Pastor Matt Wilksch: m.wilksch@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

You may like to view Sunday’s service on Facebook at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ariselc/posts/?ref=page_internal

E:  arise@stpeters.qld.edu.au
M:  Pastor Matt Wilksch: 0447 656 793
FB:  @ariselc

More than 30 events are occurring again this year for the third Festival of Learning. We have the opportunity to take advantage of our many local first-class opportunities. Consequently, there are events that involve a Brighton Homes Arena experience; a Mater Hospital experience; a Brookwater Golf Challenge and a site visit with BMD construction; as well as impressive music, dance, creative, visual arts and cultural events. Of course, other favourites such as the Math Competition, eSports, a new drone delivery experience and other science and EdTech opportunities are on offer.

The festival starts on Thursday night 31 August, with a parent only evening session with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, followed by around 620 staff from Coalition Schools gathering on Friday to connect, interact and learn together as part of the student free day.

Next week, the festival has student events galore. Every one of these events are multi-school events, with 2-4 students invited from each school to participate, enjoy and learn together.

Last week students from each school came together to compose, perform and produce our Learning Coalition song. Stay tuned for 'New Life' on our YouTube channel after its launch this Friday.

Many thanks to all the school staff who have pulled together such an impressive line-up of opportunities for our young learners to participate in and learn together. It is wonderful to see collaboration across schools happen.

Also thanks to all our sponsors who so generously provide the funds to enable these Festivals to occur.

Dr Richard Eden
Chair, Festival of Learning Ltd.

The P&F is pleased to announce that Supporter Polo Shirts have arrived! Polos are available in both Mens (XS-3XL) and Womens (6-20) adult sizes for $60.00 each. 

CLICK HERE to order yours.

Payment can be made via the Online Payments Portal. Once orders are processed, you will receive an email to confirm your order is ready for collection from Ross Roy Reception.

We look forward to a sea of maroon at games, matches, regattas and meets in the coming months.

Nicola Britton
Community Liaison Officer

Did you know the benefits of involvement in cocurricular activities include: Enhanced social networks and cultivating a sense of belonging?

Band Performances

Congratulations to Ms Kalkaus and the members of Burgundy and Platinum Band who performed on Thursday at morning tea on the Concourse. This was the first performance opportunity for Burgundy Band and it was lovely to see parents, staff and students enjoying the music. We look forward to their next performance.

Piano Tuition

Please note that piano tuition in the Private Tuition Program is only available for individual students not in a group lesson situation as can be offered for other instruments.

Australian College of Music Examinations

We are in the process of organising piano exams through this organisation for 9 November. Please continue to check here or with the piano tutors, Mrs Pomerenke and Ms Kao once the date is confirmed.

Co-curricular Music Involvement

Students who are not presently having lessons at the College are still able to be involved in the Music Cocurricular Ensembles. Please contact Mrs Campbell so that you can directed you to the relevant Ensemble Director for further information about the required standards for each ensemble.

It is also an expectation that students who are part of any Music Cocurricular Ensemble are continuing to have private tuition lessons. The ensemble rehearsal is not adequate to enable the young musician to master their chosen instrument and private tutors are able to assist students learn repertoire and develop essential technical skills.

Dance Troupe Rehearsals

Please note the following rehearsal & performance times and reminders:

TERM 3 REHEARSALS:

Monday, Week 8
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Non-performers are free to leave at 3:30pm

Monday, Week 9
No Rehearsals

Monday, Week 10
3:00pm - 3:30pm – Everyone finishes at 3:30pm

Save the Date

The Performing Arts Showcase Concert has been scheduled for Tuesday 24 October, 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the JHP.  Further details to come once the program has been arranged.

Mrs Geraldine Campbell
Performing Arts Co-ordinator

“Do you know what my favourite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” - Mike Singletary

St Peters First V Basketball last Saturday went up against Iona College in what was an exciting and gritty game played with skill and passion. Displaying great effort at both ends of the court, the players were able to come together well as a team resulting in victory.

With focus and enthusiasm, they came back from being down in the first quarter to then maintain the lead on the scoreboard throughout the remainder of the game. Ultimately, coming away with a courageous win. It was a great all-round effort by St Peters First V players and coaches. Congratulations on winning with class and demonstrating great sportsmanship. Best of luck against Padua College this Saturday in Round 6.

It was also on the Courts at UQ that our St Peters First IV Tennis Team also shone. They too have proven that they are deserving of recognition for their determination, relentlessness, and resilience. In what was one of the most tense but exciting rounds of Firsts Tennis. Congratulations to all the First V members particularly to Luke D who was incredible in his singles game!

With five wins for the season, St Peters First IV go up against Padua College in what will be a challenging and exciting round of AIC Tennis. We are confident that they are up to this challenge and will be as tenacious as ever to get the win when they take the court on Saturday.

We wish all our St Peters Basketball and Tennis Teams every success this weekend – Plus Ultra!

This coming Saturday, all St Peters boys’ basketball and tennis teams will verse Padua College in Round 6 of AIC Term 3 sport. Our junior teams will play ‘away’ in both basketball and tennis whilst our senior teams will play at ‘home’ to Marist College.

We request all boys playing Basketball or Tennis for St Peters to please check the St Peters App for this weekend’s times and venues

For the Round 6 Tennis Draw vs Padua College CLICK HERE
For the Round 6 Basketball Draw vs Padua College CLICK HERE

Basketball Success

Congratulations to Kye VB and Cooper R who have been invited to attend the U17 National Emus Team Selection Camp in Canberra this week. 15 players have been selected to attend the camp from across the country. If selected, they will represent Australia in the Fiba Under 17 Oceania Championship in Papua New Guinea. Best of luck to these seniors on a huge achievement!

Dress Standards at AIC Sporting Fixtures

An important reminder to all students about our college’s expectation surrounding correct dress standards at AIC fixture games for both players and student spectators:

• All students playing Basketball and Tennis must be dressed in the correct playing attire (including socks). If weather is cool, only the St Peters Track Top and Track Pants are to be worn.
• Footwear – joggers are to be worn at all times by those students participating in AIC sport. No open footwear (eg. Slides or thongs etc) is to be worn at any time.
• All student spectators are to be dressed in St Peters winter formal uniform. Students who have played earlier in the day can be dressed in the sports uniform to support. Students attending AIC games who are not dressed in the correct St Peters attire will be asked to leave.

St Peters Track & Field Lead Up Meets

St Peters Track & Field training is now underway. We are extremely excited for the 2022 AIC Track & Field season, and we are sure it will not disappoint.

Our 2023 AIC Lead Up Meets for Track & Field are on the following days, please mark these dates off in your calendar:

• AIC T&F Lead Up Meet 3 – Thursday 7 September at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
• AIC T&F Lead Up Meet 4 – Wednesday 13 September at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
• AIC T&F Championships – Thursday 5 October & Friday 6 October at SAF, Nathan

For further information about training and upcoming AIC Track & Field meets, please refer to the St Peters App.

For the 2023 Track & Field Calendar CLICK HERE
For the 2023 Track & Field Training Schedule CLICK HERE

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:

AIC Basketball – Mr Orhan Memedovski - o.memedovski@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AIC Tennis – Mrs Lija Marshall - l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AIC Track & Field – Mr Jeremy Lohe - j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Wet Weather and Cancellations

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.

Jeremy Lohe
Boys Sport Coordinator

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: