Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” African Proverb
What a busy week I have enjoyed!
Last Wednesday I saw my first Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship; this rescheduled event was enjoyed by all and our girls performed amazingly well. Thank you to our Coaches who were led by our amazing Head Coach Phoebe and special thanks to Mrs Nicole Maynard who in her first year of coordinating did an incredible job.
My Thursday & Friday were spent at Nissan Arena for the Vicki Wilson Netball State Championships. What an amazing few days of Netball by both our Open & Junior (Years 7-9) teams, the girls gave their all representing our College and we are super proud of them, please see below for a full summary.
Early Saturday morning, I headed on the bus that departed at 5.45am to the Gold Coast with our Tennis, Volleyball & Netball teams to take on St Hilda’s. It was a day of scattered rain which saw the third round of Netball finish at ¾ time and not a lot of Tennis being played. Volleyball had an amazing round with all teams showing so much improvement which was evident to see.
Finally, on Sunday I ventured to my second Head of the River. I really loved the experience and watching our girls give their all on the water. Well done to all girls, the improvement from last year was huge and special mention must go to Giselle G for her first place in the Year 11 single scull, Ella H for her third place in the Year 12 single scull & our Year 9, 2nd Division Quad who did amazing finishing in second place. Girls your dedication and commitment to Rowing throughout the season has been inspirational for all. As we head towards the end of the Rowing season a big thank you to our Coaches and Rowing Coordinator, Mr Peter Hicks, for their efforts this year. Rowing is a very logistical sport and Mr Hicks spends long days at the shed with teaching in between. All his efforts have been greatly appreciated by the girls and the College.
To all girls, particularly our Year 12 girls playing in their last games representing St Peters this weekend, we wish you all the best.
2021 WINTER FIXTURES – COMBINED FOCUS ROUND
This great initiative by our Girls Sport Captains – Ashleigh S & Claudia L - was introduced earlier in the year but with COVID restrictions it has not been able to happen for our Netball, Hockey, Volleyball & Tennis teams. Well this Saturday it is, let’s show our support and come along to watch!!
HOCKEY OPENS – All spectators welcome
- Location: University of Queensland Hockey Fields
- Time: 7:30am
NETBALL OPENS – All spectators welcome
- Location: Harts Road Courts
- Time: 9:45am
TENNIS OPENS – Small group welcomed
- Location: Lohe Street Tennis Courts
- Time: 9.00am
VOLLEYBALL OPENS – Invite only
- Location: Centenary State High School
- Time: 12:10pm
GIVE AWAYS - Lollies and chips for all students coming to support 😊
LET’S GO SAINTS!
TERM 3 DATE CLAIMERS
Winter Fixtures – Netball, Volleyball, Hockey & Tennis
- Round 9: Saturday 11 September v Ipswich Girls Grammar School (Home)
QGSSSA Track & Field Championships
NETBALL
Coordinator: Mrs Anne-Marie Champion – a.champion@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 8 Wrap v St Hilda’s
The gloomy weather and the early start did not dampen the spirits of our Netball girls last Saturday as we headed down the highway to take on St Hilda’s. With wins in all teams bar one, the improvement across our program was again evident to see. Our 10A & 8/9C games were cut short due to the showers of rain but the feedback I received was they loved the chance to play in the rain!!
A massive thank you to the many parents that drove their daughters down the coast to allow them to get back for club games/finals, we really appreciate your support 😊
This week we are preparing for the last round of our interrupted season and look forward to celebrating next Monday with our Presentation Afternoon, please CLICK HERE to view the invitation the girls have received.
Good luck for this week Girls!
Congratulations to our Round 8 Award Winners.
- 7A – Romi VB
- 7B – Kate W
- 8B – Estelle R
- 9B – Mackenzie H
- 8/9 C – Lara B
- 10A – waiting on coach to advise – will email later Cass
- 10C – Alexandra H
- Open – Chloe D
- Senior A – Matilda P
- Senior B – Charlotte L
- Senior C (1) – Kaitlin A
- Senior C (2) – Audrey B
VICKI WILSON NETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last Thursday and Friday was spent at Nissan Arena for the rescheduled Vicki Wilson Netball Queensland State Championships. St Peters fielded both a Senior Team and a combined Years 7-9 Junior Team and what a few days it was!
St Peters qualified both teams in the preliminary rounds earlier in the year to represent the Met West Region at the State Championships. We set up camp outside on the plaza due to Indoor Stadium restrictions and what fun we enjoyed together along with some amazing Netball that was played.
Our Senior team finished in third place in disappointing circumstances. After a hard-fought Semi Final with Somerset College where at the end of the game the score was level, we unfortunately did not proceed to the Grand Final on a countback of games played in the pools. Somerset went on to win the tournament easily. Our girls, led by captains Larika M & Olivia R, Kiara C, Chloe D, Mia B, Ella Mc, Renee C, Millie W, Sian Z, Millie T and with amazing support from injured Kayla N, gave their all over the two days and played a very high standard of Netball, it was amazing to watch!
Our Junior team - Jazelle D, Alice H, Leilani F, Taylah H, Amelia R, Romi VB, Grace D, Willow P, Ainsley T, Julia S and Charlotta E - finished in fourteenth place and what a great job these girls did over the two days, the improvement was exciting to watch!
Special thanks to our Coaches Tracey, Patti and Martina, their teaching of the game of Netball was outstanding. To watch the girls, embrace the experience and soak up the pressure of performing at this level was amazing to see. We are so grateful to have Trace & Patti leading our Netball Program.
To the Parents for your support, thank you, it was a great few days for St Peters Netball!
Round 9 Games v IGGS: Saturday 11 September– Please CLICK HERE for the draw
HOCKEY
Coordinator: Mr Cameron Glass– c.glass@stpeters.qld.edu.au
All teams had a bye in Round 8
Round 9 Games v IGGS: Saturday 11 September– Please CLICK HERE for the draw
TENNIS
Coordinator: Ms Renata Franco – r.franco@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 8 Wrap v St Hilda’s
The gloomy weather and early start on Saturday Morning did not dampen the St Peters spirit as the girls eagerly travelled down by bus to the St Hilda’s Tennis courts. After a few rounds of Uno, the courts were eventually dry, and everyone was excited to start doubles. The girls demonstrated great teamwork and enthusiasm but unfortunately, the downpour of rain put a stop to Round 8. Thank you girls for the continuous positive attitude that everyone brings to the courts every week!
Round 9 Games v IGGS: Saturday 11 September– Please CLICK HERE for the draw
VOLLEYBALL
Coordinators: Ms Natalie Holman & Mike Cujes – girlsvolleyball@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 8 Wrap v St Hilda’s
After sharing the honours away at Moreton Bay last week, the Volleyball girls were fired up for a big day out on another long road trip, this time taking on St Hilda’s away at Southport. There were a few tired eyes fronting up at the bus stop around 5:30am. Saturday morning but by the time we arrived ready for the first round of matches there was plenty of energy among the girls. The first three matches on court saw the Senior B, 9B and 7B teams take to the floor. All three games were well contested, finishing in 2-1 results, the Senior B and 9B teams coming out on top and the 7B team putting in a fantastic team effort before narrowly missing out in the third set.
The second round of matches saw some dominant performances by the St Peters teams. The Senior A team dominating all three sets, likewise the 9As who have shown no signs of slowing down despite having a number of team changes due to Ironbark mid-season. The 7A team also recorded a terrific win fighting their way to a 15-13 win in the third set on the back of terrific three touch volleyball and some strong serving at the death.
The 10B, 8B and Open teams were the next to play. The 10 Bs dropped a very tight first set 24-26 before lifting their game and winning the final two sets convincingly. The 8B girls continued their fine form winning the first set comfortably before claiming the remaining sets in a hard-fought tussle. The Open girls started on fire racing to a 9-0 lead before some lapses in concentration cost them a few points and they found themselves down midway through the first set. Eventually the girls were able fight through their tough patches to claim the first set 26-24 before steamrolling through the second and third sets dropping just 22 more points in securing the straight sets victory 3-0.
Many of the girls departed at this stage, taking the early bus back to St Peters, but the 10A and 8A teams were determined to continue the good run of results and did so in style, both teams winning 3-0 with the 8As being rewarded for the work they have been putting into consistently attacking with their third touch, and the 10A girls continuing their domination of their division winning all three sets comfortably.
Congratulations to all of the teams and coaches on an exceptional performance this week, especially to our players of the week: Charli, Charlotte, Amelia, Lacy, Ellie, Juliet, Camilla, Indiana, Sophie, Erin and Jessica!
Round 9 Games v IGGS: Saturday 11 September– Please CLICK HERE for the draw
ROWING
Coordinator: Mr Peter Hicks - p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Congratulations to the Rowing girls on a fantastic Head of the River Regatta on Sunday. The program was able to achieve a fourth place in the percentage cup calculations, which is the best in living memory.
Particular congratulations must be made to Giselle G (Year 11) who went undefeated in the Year 11 single scull event though out the season and won Gold on Sunday. Congratulations to 2021 Rowing captain Ella H (Year 12) who won bronze on Sunday in the Year 12 single scull race in her last year Rowing for the college after five years of service to the Rowing Program – congratulations Ella on your result and thank you for your service to the Rowing Program.
Congratulations also to the Year 9 Girls Division 2 quad scull who also achieved second place and a silver medal at the Head of the River. The crew made up of Esther L, Lara A, Neve M, Tiare R and Maya C achieve a second place in all lead up races during the season.
The fourth place in the percentage cup is a promising result for the Program moving forward and not achieved unless all crews perform on the day. It was pleasing to see that crews from across the shed were able to achieve their best results for the season on Sunday.
The Rowing Program will be heading to the QLD State Schools Rowing Championships in early September. Good luck to those students selected to go to this event.
There will also be a Learn-to-Row Program being conducted in Term 4 of this year, if families wish to find out more information please email Mr Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) via p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
TRACK & FIELD
Coordinators: Mr Shaun Nodwell, Mr Luke Donatini & Mr Jeremy Lohe – s.nodwell@stpeters.qld.edu.au, l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au & j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au
QGSSSA Track & Field
One week to go girls to the QG Track & Field Championships! You have all worked so hard to get to this point. If you have not already done so, please make sure you have signed up for the final meet this Friday 10 September at UQ. This is a compulsory meet for all girls. We will also have compulsory training sessions next Tuesday afternoon at UQ and Wednesday afternoon on Mayer Oval. QG Track and Field next week is your priority. We look forward to seeing you there! GO SAINTS! If you have any questions, please see Mr Donatini, Mr Nodwell or Mr Lohe asap!
TERM 4 SPORTS
AFL
All enquiries - Mrs Anne-Marie Champion – a.champion@stpeters.qld.edu.au
The QGSSSA is introducing AFL Skill Development Sessions and Gala Days in preparation for the introduction of AFL as a competition in 2022. This Term 4 opportunity is open to all girls in Years 7 – 11
It is important to note, AFL will be offered for Years 10, 11 & 12 girls in Term 1 next year, The GIRLS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY SOFTBALL & AFL, they will have to choose one.
Years 7, 8 & 9 AFL will be played in Term 4 next year.
Further details will be provided once sign on is complete, but you are committing to the following Skill Development Sessions and Gala Days.
Skill Development Sessions
- Friday afternoon/evening 15 October
- Friday afternoon/evening 22 October
Gala Days
- Friday afternoon/evening 5 November
- Friday afternoon/evening 12 November
JUNIOR SOFTBALL
Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman – n.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Years 7, 8 & 9 Girls Only - St Peters play in the QGSSSA Junior Softball Competition in Term 4.
There are four game days played in the afternoon at Downey Park in Weeks 3 & 4 next term (game times are approx. 1.00pm - 5.00pm). Bus transport will be provided.
Trials/training commenced last week and will continue next Tuesday morning @ Hart Road Oval | 6.15am - 7.30am.
- Tuesday morning 14 September
Game Days
- Round 1 – Tuesday 19 October
- Round 2 – Thursday 21 October
- Round 3 – Monday 25 October
- Round 4 – Wednesday 27 October
Training will then continue after the holidays in Week 1 of Term 4 - further details to follow.
BADMINTON
Coordinator: Ms Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Badminton training commenced last week, please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 & Term 4 training schedule.
- One Day Tournament - Open, Seniors & Year 10 – Saturday 9 October
- One Day Tournament - Years 7, 8 & 9 – Saturday 16 October
BWPI WATER POLO
Coordinator: Mrs Tracey Bruce – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au
The 2021 – 2022 BWPI Water Polo Season trials have commenced this week and will continue next week, if you require any further information, please email Tracey.
It is important for selection that all girls attend all training sessions/trials.
A few key points to consider before signing on to Water Polo
- The season runs for Term 4 2021 & Term 1 2022 – THE COMMITMENT IS FOR BOTH TERMS.
- Training sessions are held in the 50m pool in the evenings.
- There is a fee associated to playing Water Polo for St Peters – further details to follow.
- Training details and times to follow once you have signed on