Last term, we announced an evolved Student Leadership Model for St Peters Springfield – Portfolio Leadership Teams. The role of Student Portfolio Teams is to provide leadership opportunities that build on strengths within the College, by students, and for students. Each portfolio will be under the guidance of a member of our staff.
The three main goals for the leaders in their Portfolios are to:
Develop the specific portfolio of St Peters Springfield.
Foster College spirit and embody Care, Dignity and Respect.
Recognise and highlight the achievements of individuals in these portfolios.
We are pleased to announce that after a rigorous and transparent selection process, the new leaders of each portfolio are below. The 2023 College Captains will be announced on Monday during our Student Leader induction ceremony.
We know from research that young people want to gradually gain more control in their lives and begin to have more influence of events in their world. Resilience research helps us to identify how resilient youth have the confidence to make life better even in adverse conditions. With the opportunity for autonomy, the young person learns that they have power. Anyone who has worked with adolescents will attest to observing how young people exhibit a heightened desire for autonomy.
As I have stated previously, one of the features of our new portfolio leadership structure 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.
Our goal is for students to develop their sense of agency and begin to have a greater influence on the culture of our college. I am really excited to see the influence our new leaders will have in the coming year.
Dominic Piacun Head of Secondary Years
What's On
P&F Annual General Meeting - November 8, 2022
Friday 14 October - Monday 24 October, 2022
Friday 14 October: P&F Primary Disco
Monday 17 October: Leaders Induction Day
Tuesday 18 October: Year 9 Follow the Crowd Excursion
Tuesday 18 October: Year 4 St Helena Island Excursion
Tuesday 18 October: Year 12 on campus classes concludes; Valedictory events
Wednesday 19 October: Resilience Day, P-12
Thursday 20 October: Grandparents’ Day
Monday 24 October-Tuesday 15 November: Year 12 External Assessment Block
Ministry
Psalm 8
Psalm 8: “Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
in the heavens.
Through the praise of children and infants
you have established a stronghold against your enemies.
When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
what is humankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
You have made them a little lower than the angels
and crowned them with glory and honour.
You made them rulers over the works of your hands;
you put everything under their feet.”
It is one thing to be surrounded by beauty and gift; it is another to recognize it and speak it. I shall never forget camping in the Flinders Rangers with my year 10 class and our Chaplain. We lay on blankets to watch the Milky Way rise over the ridge. Pastor Geoff rehearsed a list of astonishing statistics about the numbers and distances of stars in the galaxy, comparing sizes of various celestial beings with various everyday objects--and then he closed our time of worship by reciting Psalm 8. I was in awe of the size and scope of the universe, of my smallness in this huge expanse, and yet still felt that nearness of a God who cares for me personally despite this enormous scope.
I experienced that sort of feeling again recently during the holidays as I viewed a clear and open night sky in absolute silence (except for the occasion awestruck “wow!”) and thought about our place and our calling in this universe.
Before we claim dominion in this world (which means responsibility rather than power), we do well to hear how this psalm reminds us to be humble. We are humbled with the wonders of the heavens, with the passion of children and especially with the power of God, who holds us all in his care and calls us to be that care in his world.
God, remind us to be humble, so that our power in this world would be the power of trust, awe and love. Amen.
Kristin Muchenberg Indooroopilly Chaplin
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.
Resilience – the ability to recover quickly from or cope with difficult, challenging, hurtful, sad or disappointing circumstances.
Resilience – the happy knack of being able to bungee jump the pitfalls of life.
Next week we are having Ben Pettingill out to talk about resilience – how you can grow it, harness it and have more of it! We are very excited for this much anticipated event.
Below are some tips for you to ponder this week – how can you be more resilient?
Ask for help and support when you need it
Look for ways around challenges but DON’T GIVE UP
Accept that you cannot stop things from going wrong in your life
View mistakes as an opportunity for learning and growth
Surround yourself with people who make you feel good
Keep things in perspective
Set SMART goals and COMMIT to achieving them
Prioritise self-care, rest and time for exercise
Sarah Johnson Careers/Counselling
Community
P&F Secondhand Uniform Shop
**(Please note we will not be operating on Thursday 20 October, we will resume in Week 4)
We will open on Thursday morning from 7.30-9am in PA4 (end of the Performing Arts Building)
We currently have a selection of Primary school shirts and all ages school bags.
We are looking for good donations which can be dropped in on Thursday mornings.
Ephesians 2: 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
We said a heartfelt thank you to our 80+ volunteers for their support across all areas of College life at our recent Volunteers Morning Tea. Whether you’ve helped our students and staff in the classroom or assisted in the Library, on excursions or with cultural and sporting activities, you have had an impact on the learning and growth of our young people. Thank you to our parents from each class who have kept the classes connected. Thanks to our amazing P and F volunteers for meeting monthly to brainstorm ideas that will help our community to connect and for putting these ideas into action. We are blessed that so many of our parents, caregivers and friends are willing to support our St Peters Springfield community.
St Peters Parent Support Group - Cricket Legends Lunch
Support St Peters Cricket by joining us for a legendary lunch this November...
The St Peters Cricket Support Group will host the inaugural Legends of Cricket Lunch on Friday 4 November at West Rugby Union Club, Toowong. Guest speakers include former Australian Cricketers...
Doug Walters AM MBE - legendary all rounder
Greg Ritchie - legendary Sheffield Shield run scorer
Jeff Thomson - legendary fast bowler
...with a special appearance by West Indies team trainer/physiotherapist, Dennis Waite.
With limited seats available for sale, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to hear from these legends of the game. Having played a combined 275+ games for Australia across Tests and One Day Internationals at a time when Australia was at the top of its game.
Tickets
$150.00 each or $1,400.00 for a table of 10
Includes
Two-course meal
Three hour drinks package
Support our cricketers
Funds raised at the inaugural Legends of Cricket Lunch will go towards developing the Cricket program at St Peters.
Book as a single or a table of 10 but get in quick because tickets will sell fast!
On Thursday, students participated in a Gold Rush experience with Eureka Excursions at Belivah as part of their Unit of Inquiry on ‘How exploration and discovery have changed our future’. Students dressed up in costume for the 1850’s Gold Rush era, and learnt skills in tent making, damper making, mining, roles of individuals in the 1850s’, and how to purchase a gold digger’s licence Some of the highlights of the day included haggling at the general convenience store, learning about the tools used in the 1850’s, and searching for gold in a simulated New South Wales gold field township of 1854. They were accompanied by Ms Susan Levitt (5S Teacher), Mr Nick Brayne (5T teacher) and Ms Kaylah Hope (teacher assistant). It was an exciting day which involved a wonderful learning experience for students.
Nick Brayne
Year 5 Teacher
Secondary Years
Year 12 Formal
Maya Angelou once said, “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within”. This was the experience and imprint the year 12 cohort lived up to on the night of their formal. Their sparkle and spunk shone through as they arrived in style, glammed up to enjoy the evening. The Year 12 formal was a spectacular evening. Held at the picturesque Hillstone venue at St Lucia, the ladies dazzled and sparkled, and the gentlemen looked dapper and fine.
It was a delight for staff and students to mingle, enjoy some fine dining and dance the night away together. It was a night to sparkle, a night many have dreamed of, a night to enjoy, a magical night where memories were made and celebrations were had. It was a time for the Year 12s to have one last bash as a cohort before they head off into their final examinations. And it truly was a great night where the light from within each Year 12 shone bright.
Claire Santagelo and Joel Sheppard, Year 12 Pastoral Care Teachers
The Arts
Welcome back to Term 4!
We have some exciting performances already planned for this term, please see below for further details.
Week 2: Open day Thursday 13th October, there will be performances by Allegro and Cantabile Strings between 3.50pm – 5.15pm on the concourse.
Week 3: Fella Voce & Mezzo Voce will be singing at Grandparents morning on Thursday 20th October – including the song from “Together Sing”. This initiative has been set up to help promote the positive mental health gains from music education and singing together as part of Mental Health week. To date, 450 teachers have signed their school up to participate, representing 120,000 students! We are happy to be taking part here at St Peters Lutheran College Springfield.
Week 4: Private tuition recital concerts – information on how to sign up has been sent to parents/carers. These concerts have been very successful in the past and we look forward to seeing students’ progress.
Week 6: ACM piano examinations – more details to follow.
AMEB Examination results
Congratulations to the following students on their fantastic results. Preparing for a music examination takes a lot of hard work and diligence.
Hannah Thygesen B+ (Credit) Grade 1 Cello
Alina Zhang B+ (Credit) Grade 1 Cello
Krishna Balan B (Credit) Grade 1 Violin
Thanks to Ms Crellin’s expert teaching and the students’ preparation!
Thank you, Parents/Caregivers, for your continued support of the Music program.
Congratulations to all boys who competed at the AIC Track and Field Championships. In an outstanding day for the College, the AIC Boys equalled what the QG Girls achieved and placed 2nd to Marist Ashgrove. This is a brilliant result and rewards the hard work and dedication by both the athletes and coaches. St Peters also won the 14 years and Open Age groups, placed 2nd in the 13 Years and 16 Years age groups. The 12 and 15 Years finished 4th respectively.
All students did a great job on the day with special mention to the following:
Charlie M – 4th Year 5 Div A 800m and 4th Year 5 Div B Shot Put
Dahlair N – 1st 12 Years Div A 400m, 1st 12 Years Div B Shot Put, 4th Div A 100m and 200m and 4th Relay
Sam F – 12 Years Relay, 4th Relay,
Isaac K – 3rd 14 years 800m and 1500m (Ran up an age group)
Treyvon P – 2nd 15 Years Div A Long Jump and 4th 15 Years Div A Triple Jump
Ethan R – 1st 15 Years Div B Javelin
Dayton B – 1st 15 Years Div B Long Jump and 2nd 15 Years Div B Triple Jump
Justin P – 1st 16 Years Div B Long Jump and 2nd 16 Years Div B Triple Jump
Xander P – 4th 16 Years Div A High Jump (Jumped up 2 age groups – Xander is only 14)
Hasan S – 1st Open Div B Shot Put
Kyan P – 3rd Open Div A High Jump
We would like to thank the coaching team who throughout the season did an incredible job getting students ready for the Championships. We would also like to thank parents for their ongoing support of your child and the St Peters Track and Field program.
QGSSSA Girls Sport
Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else” Booker T Washington
ALL-SCHOOLS TOUCH COMPETITION
Last week a St Peters U13 & U15 Touch teams ventured to the Gold Coast Performance Centre at Runaway Bay for the Queensland All School Touch Tournament. With over 170 teams competing over the five-day tournament, it was great to see the maroon and white of St Peters competing for the second year in a row.
Over the two days of competing in the minor rounds, the girls played against quality opposition with many Touch Excellence Schools participating. The girls performed well and the improvement over the two days was pleasing to see. The exposure to this level of Touch can only improve our girls as we look forward to the next QGSSSA Touch season.
U13 Team results: 3 wins, 2 draws & 2 losses
U15 Team results: 2 wins & 4 losses
Congratulations girls, you represented St Peters with pride and obviously had lots of fun along the way.
Special thanks to our coordinator for this tournament, Belinda Byrne, whose organisation and communication was fantastic and to our coaches Chris, Ropati & Laura, thank you for all you did to give the girls this opportunity.
We must also thank the parents for their support.
CONGRATULATIONS
Last Thursday Mr Kotzur presented the Open uniforms to our 2022 QGSSSA Open Badminton team. When presenting the girls their uniforms, Mr Kotzur 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 for his continued support of Girls Sport.
2022 OPEN BADMINTON TEAM
Zara L R, Aysh M, Rachel M, Maddie S, Remaya B & Felicity W (Captain)
TERM 4 SPORTS
If the girls choose more than one sport, communication is the key, please advise the respective sport coordinator at the start of the season.
Year 7 - 9 Girls Only - St Peters play in the QGSSSA Junior Softball Competition in Term 4.
There are three game days played in the afternoon at Downey Park in Weeks 3 & 4 (game times are approx. 1.30pm - 5.00pm). Bus transport will be provided.
Training continues this week @ Hart Road Oval | Tuesday & Thursday mornings; 6.15am - 7.30am.
Game Days
Tuesday 18 October
Thursday 20 October
Monday 24 October
Wet Weather Days – Wednesday 26 & Friday 28 October
PLEASE NOTE: There is no training on Tuesday morning 18 October, training will continue on Thursday morning 20 October.
Congratulations to the girls from Years 10 - 12 who competed in the QGSSSA Senior Badminton competition last Saturday, it was a great day across all four venues. Thanks to our Badminton Coordinator, Laura Buckby, and our team of coaches for all their work in preparing the girls.
Good luck to the Years 7 - 9 girls who will be competing this Saturday. Go Saints!
Last Saturday 8 October saw a new concept for the Brisbane Water Polo Community with all teams entering the 2022/23 BWPI competition being put through mini trial games (two x four-minute halves). Some teams played two games others three depending on numbers of teams registered in each division.
St Peters have entered nine teams into the competition.
It was wonderful to watch our girls wearing the catsuits and tying up their caps ready to dive into the new season.
We had 16 girls playing the game of Water Polo for the very first time. There was a lot of nervous energy poolside but from all reports our teams competed very well. We are looking forward to this coming Saturday to do it all again so we can be graded into competitive correct divisions for the season.
Please CLICK HERE for the Grading Day No 2 Draw
ST PETERS ROWING
St Peters is excited to offer the 2022 Term 4 Learn to Row Program.
St Peters has a rich history in Rowing with a number of highly successful rowers graduating. St Peters prides itself on ensuring that students who participate in Rowing throughout their College life are encouraged and supported to find balance between their academic and Rowing pursuits. Rowing is a unique sport within the College and if you would like to be part of something very special with a rich history, Rowing is certainly the sport for you.
Following the Learn-to-Row Program, the Rowing seasons are as follows.
Girls
Term 2 (Pre-Season) – Playing another QGSSSA sport is highly encouraged.
Term 3 – Regatta’s are held weekly throughout Term 3. Girls cannot play Volleyball, Hockey, Tennis or Netball and row.
The cost for the Term 4 Learn to Row program will be $145. Athletes are expected to wear their St Peters sports uniform to each session with closed in shoes. Learn to Row athletes are not expected to purchase a zootie for this program. This program will run during weeks five, six and seven of this term.
To sign up or if you have any questions in regards to Rowing, please contact Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Please CLICK HERE for the Term 4 Athletic Performance & Development Training Schedule
The schedule can also be found on the St Peters App.
SWIMMING FOR FITNESS
Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Swimming sessions have commenced at the 50m pool for any girl playing Water Polo or wishing to do pre-season QGSSSA swim training. These sessions will be held on:
Monday afternoons 50m pool: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Thursday afternoons 50m pool: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
There is no need for girls to sign on for these sessions, simply turn up to the pool for the sessions you can make.
AIC Boys Sport
St Peters AIC Track & Field excel again 2022
On Thursday 6 and Friday 7 October, St Peters Boys Track & Field Team competed at the 24th annual AIC Track & Field Championships, QSAC, Nathan. Our athletes rose to the challenge presented to them and in turn lifted for the occasion across all events areas. The final results were, in parts, comparable to our best ever aggregate result. St Peters finished in overall second (2nd) place again in 2022 making it four consecutive seconds, finishing behind Marist College.
As a College community, we could not be prouder of our athletes - both those who competed across the two days of the championships, and those who were reserves and supported their peers so strongly.
Overall AIC Aggerate Track & Field Places 2022
1st MCA (855) 2nd ST PETERS (727.50) 3rd SEC (624) 4th PAD (618) 5th IONA (607) 6th SLC (590.75) 7th SPC (537) 8th VILL (489.75) 9th ATC (218.50)
St Peters Overall Year Level Place
12 Years – 4th Overall 13 Years – 2nd Overall 14 Years – 1st Overall 15 Years – 4th Overall 16 Years – 2nd Overall Opens – 1st Overall
Congratulations St Peters Division 1 Athletes:
Thomas S (12 Years) – 1st Javelin (New AIC Record – 35.30m)
Dahlair N (12 Years) – 1st 400m
Addison S (13 Years) – 1st Javelin, 1st 200m
Tristan B (14 Years) – 1st High Jump, 1st Long Jump
Theodore H (14 Years) – 1st 100m
Harry C (14 Years) – 1st Discus
Brodie W (16 Years) – 1st Javelin
Jacob D (Opens) – 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus
Lachlan R (16 Years) – 1st Long Jump
14 Years 4 x 1000m Relay – 1st
Opens 4 x 100m Relay – 1st
I would like to also take this opportunity to thank our fantastic St Peters Track & Field coaches. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and high energy all season was and greatly appreciated.
Water Polo
Our St Peters Boys’ Water Polo players are training hard in readiness for the 2022 AIC Water Polo Gala Day to be held on Sunday 23 October. Should any boy wishing more information about getting involved in St Peters Water Polo, we ask that you please contact Mr Alex Lawn (Coordinator) – a.lawn@stpeters.qld.edu.au
ST PETERS ROWING
St Peters is excited to offer the 2022 Term 4 Learn to Row Program.
St Peters has a rich history in Rowing with a number of highly successful rowers graduating. St Peters prides itself on ensuring that students who participate in Rowing throughout their College life are encouraged and supported to find balance between their academic and Rowing pursuits. Rowing is a unique sport within the College and if you would like to be part of something very special with a rich history, Rowing is certainly the sport for you.
Following the Learn-to-Row Program, the Rowing seasons are as follows.
Boys
Term 1 (Pre-Season) – Playing another AIC sport is highly encouraged
Term 2 – Regatta’s are held weekly throughout Term 2. Boys cannot play Soccer or Rugby and row. The cost for the Term 4 Learn to
Row program will be $145. Students are expected to wear their St Peters sports uniform to each session with closed in shoes. Learn to Row students are not expected to purchase a zootie for this program. This program will run during Weeks 5 - 7 of this term.
To sign up or if you have any questions in regards to Rowing, please contact Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Term 1, 2023 Sports
This term (Term 4) we will see the commencement of our preparations for our 2023 Term 1 sports of Cricket, Volleyball, Swimming and AFL.
We do ask all boys to keep checking their emails for more important information pertaining to 2022 Term 1 sport and when all specific pre-season training will commence over the course of Term 4 this year.
St Peters Term 4 Rugby Skill Development
Commencing Week 4, St Peters will be conducting some Rugby Skill Development sessions run by our Head Rugby Coach, Mr Russell Todd. We are happy for all students in Years 7 to 11 who are interested in participating to attend.
For further information please check the St Peters App or contact Mr Russell Todd – r.todd@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Pre-season Sport Coordinators
For further information about what is happening with 2022 Term 1 pre-season sports, please contact one of the below St Peters Coordinators:
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:
