As Key Pastoral Care Teacher for Senior School I am privileged to walk a little closer beside our senior students in their final years of formal schooling. Prior to 2019 before the ATAR system was implemented in Queensland, teachers knew exactly what was in the final exam as we were the ones who set the paper.  Since ATAR, the students see the external exam before the staff member responsible for teaching the subject even lays eyes on the paper. It is almost as if we set our students off to sail upon the vast ocean before they graduate. 

The protocols and administration in the lead up to the external exams are extensive. There is a certain energy while waiting with the students before escorting them to the exam room. However, we believe they are well prepared and equipped with the knowledge, the assurance and tools that they need.

Many of our Year 12s have their immediate futures mapped out in their minds and have worked hard towards achieving their goals. Some are off to university to study courses such as, teaching, engineering, psychology, medicine, business, law and architecture, while others have chosen to join the workforce in applying for apprenticeships in many different fields. A couple of students are joining universities and colleges in other parts of the world to pursue sporting and other dreams. A few are thinking along the lines of working in the gap year to save for travel once the borders open, and then there are those who want to experience life in the Defence Force. So many wonderful opportunities await our students and while I am excited to see these fine young people grow into independent adults and I marvel at where their paths may lead them, there is always a part of me that finds it hard to let them go into the big wide world beyond Wellness Way.

Maybe it’s the mother in me, but I can’t help but think of Moses’s mother, Jochebed. Here was a woman who had given birth to her third child in a time when Pharaoh ordered all newborn males to be killed. Jochebed hid Moses for a few months and managed to keep Miriam and Aaron (Moses’ siblings) from telling others about the birth. The time came though when she had to let Moses go. She laid her son in a basket of papyrus and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She whispered a prayer and begged God to preserve her baby from the dangers that lurked in and beyond the river Nile. Miriam followed the basket downstream and saw Pharaoh’s daughter send a slave girl down to fetch the basket. God kept Moses safe amid extraordinary evil and he continued to grow up in plain sight of Pharaoh. Moses received an upbringing and education that made him even more effective in his role in delivering the Israelites and leading them to the promised land. I am amazed at Jochebed’s courage, her ingenuity and faith. She could not have known how God planned to work in her life or in the life of Moses.  

There are not too many professions such as education that affords the teacher the privilege to speak into the lives of young people. And so, as teachers of these students, your precious children, we too must learn to let them go. Sometimes we also try and hold back tears. We pray over them and we do our very best to equip each of them with the tools required to make wise choices that will bring them joy, satisfaction, hope and the ability to serve in their chosen vocations in wherever life takes them. We do not know how God has planned to use their lives but we trust in Him and lean on the passage of scripture that says “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11.

Friday 19th November 2021 will be their final roll call at St Peters. Once again, we will bid another cohort farewell and pray God’s blessing over their lives, giving thanks for the opportunity to journey alongside these remarkable young people, believing that the best is yet to be.

Kerrie Anglin
Key Pastoral Care - Senior School

Thursday 18 November

Secondary Presentation Night 7pm

Friday 19 November

Year 12 Valedictory Breakfast
Year 12 Valedictory Worship

Monday 22 November

Year 11 Biology Excursion

Thursday 25 November

Thanksgiving Harvest

Friday 26 November

Primary Celebration

Who has been an encourager in your life, and how can you in turn be an encourager of others?

When my sister adopted a little girl, I received a phone call, asking me to be Annie’s godmother. I was more than a little bit excited. But then I started thinking about the expectations of the role. I thought of my own godparents – people who looked out for me, listened to me and encouraged me. They were examples for me and role models in faith and life.

As a godparent, I know I have a special roll in my niece’s life. But, as I think back in my life I have been blessed with many role models and encouragers – some who may not even know the influence that they have had in my life.

In Hebrews 11:29-12:2 St Paul uses the term 'clouds of witnesses' to refer to Biblical figures who encourage us through their examples of lived faith. Each Christian community is called to be a 'cloud of witnesses' to all people – a community that cheers each other on and inspires them through faith-full words and actions. Young people who know they are valued unconditionally by peers and adults in their community learn the nature of God’s love, and have substantial support systems to carry them through sometimes turbulent years.

I look around our St Peters community and I see many people - students, staff, faculty and parents – who are part of this 'cloud of witnesses'. And I see our current seniors, thinking back on the year that has been, and the importance of their witness and encouragement to so many. As our Year 12s finish up their schooling and head out into the world, they have an opportunity to be these faithful examples in others’ lives. So, as I encourage them, I encourage us all to, "keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete” (Hebrews 12:2).

Chaplain Kirsten
St Peters Indooroopilly

Arise is a Christian Community where people gather each Sunday morning at 9am in the St Peter’s Hub, to meet Jesus the Light of the World. "Arise, shine, your light has come!" Isaiah 60:1

All are welcome.

The video on Facebook is of the complete worship service.

View video of worship service

I wish to advise that St Peters Lutheran College will be participating in the annual Academic Scholarships conducted by Edutest for students who will be in Year 6 2022, entering Year 7 in 2023, or Year 9 in 2022, entering Year 10 in 2023. 

The Scholarship Test will be held on Saturday 19 February 2022 at our Indooroopilly Campus. If you are interested in your child participating in the Academic Scholarship testing, you are invited to register your application by using this link: Register with Edutest Academic Scholarships 2023 (Edutest - Assessment Entry Point).  When you click on 'click here to register' you will be redirected to the Edutest website to register. Registrations attract a fee of $100, and registration closes on Friday 11 February 2022. 

Successful candidates from Year 6 will have their scholarships awarded for their education in Years 7-12, with reviews conducted at the conclusion of each semester.  Successful candidates from Year 9 will have their scholarships awarded for their education in Years 10-12, with reviews conducted at the conclusion of each semester.  Please note that Academic Scholarships awarded at St Peters Lutheran College will not exceed a 50% remission of tuition fees and do not extend to cover any other fees, charges or levies including Ironbark.

If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Enrolments on (07) 3470 3888 or email s.enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Carolyn Jacobs 
Enrolments Registrar

Students at Thargomindah State School were excited to receive a selection of new books donated as part of the ‘Go Red for Dyslexia’ coin trail run by Year 7.

Thargomindah is a small country town 1000km West of Springfield. They have a population of approximately 250 people. The school has 26 students from Kindy to Yr 6 with a teaching Principal and three teacher aides.

Trish Luckock (Principal) said “The kids were really shocked to receive the books. We would like to say a big thank you for all the wonderful new resources”

Our Prep to Year 3 students took part in an Orientation Session last week to help support their transition to their new classrooms and teachers for 2022.

As they explored their new spaces and met their new teachers, they also took part in interactive activities and discovered all the wonderful things instore for them next year. It won’t be long before we are back at school in 2022 with new educational experiences to explore.

Last week, our Year 6 students participated in a 5 day camp at the Barambah Environmental Education Centre. The Barambah program engaged our students with an outdoor education program in a natural bushland setting. The students explored the history, biology and ecology of our natural environment. With a focus upon personal development, the camp supported students to develop skills and strategies with independence, resilience, decision making and collaboration. It was a great way to celebrate the final year of primary school before moving into Year 7 in 2022.

Our thanks to Mr Knight, Mrs Stolz, Mrs Boase and Mr Wingett for their organisation and support of our students at camp.

Music Education Showcase

The Music Education Showcase, held on Monday, marked the culmination of 6 months’ work for both the Yr 3 Music education through Strings and Music Education Through Recorder, and Yr 5 Music Education Through Band. Students have worked with their class teachers, Mrs Mardi Doyle and Ms Sally Grennan, and instrumental specialists, Ms Celine Crellin and Mr Darren Skaar, learning fundamentals of instrumental technique, tone production and music literacy skills. 

The showcase was capably compered by Shanaya D, Sanvi DR and Sophia D.  Each group prepared a short enjoyable programme for the audience, to demonstrate their learning.

Ensembles Breakup

The Ensembles Breakup for 2020 will take the form of an ice cream party, and will be held on Wednesday 24 November.  Only students participating in ensembles are able to attend.  Information letters have been distributed, and payment is due by Friday 19 November.

On Saturday, St Peters Springfield played St Peters Indooroopilly in Round 6 of the MSW Cricket fixtures. To make a more entertaining and competitive side, both teams were combined and split into two evenly matched teams. It was a great way to develop students’ skills and create a strong bond between the two schools. Many of these students will be playing together in high school when all teams are regularly combined. It was a great day of cricket with St Peters Blue 4/149 (27 overs) defeating St Peters Red 5/141 (30 overs). It was wonderful to see students mixing after the match and joining in as one big school to perform the St Peters ‘War Cry’ together. There was no doubt that St Peters Cricket was the real winner on the day! Some highlights in the match were Gourish R (Yr 5 Springfield – 25 not out and 0/7 off 3 overs), Mannraj C (Yr 5 Springfield – 23 not out and 1/4 off 3 overs), Taj M (Yr 5 Springfield – 12 not out and 0/9 off 4 overs), Eshan B (Yr 5 Springfield – 1/9 off 4 overs) and Yug K (1/9 off 2 overs).    

Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion

“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch

This week is always a sad one as we farewell our Year 12 students. As I have been sorting through photos, I have realised how lucky I am to work with such amazing girls in the field of Sport that has been such a big part of my and my family’s lives.

Together with our Sport House team, as the girls venture off in various directions, we thank them for everything they have done for the College and for Girls Sport, we have enjoyed watching them grow to the fine young ladies they are today. Good luck and remember to keep embracing the benefits of physical activity beyond school.

I must take this opportunity to thank our 2021 Girls Sport Captains, Claudia L and Ashleigh S, who I have loved working with this year. They have done an incredible job leading the way and initiating some changes to improve our culture which is exciting for the future. We saw the rebirth of the ‘Focus Rounds’, where students were encouraged to come and support our Open teams, these were an amazing success and another opportunity for our students from both campuses to come together as one. A thank you afternoon tea for all the Girls Sport Captains was yet another way to celebrate and a legacy I hope to see continue. 

Well done Claudia and Ash! You have set an example for our future Girls Sport Captains to follow and we thank you and wish you well. I am certainly going to miss our regular meetings 😊

MORE AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS

Our girls continue to do amazing things in their chosen sports, CONGRATULATIONS to

• Amelie P & Niamh D-J (Year 9) – Queensland U15 Hockey Squad
  Renee C (Year 11) – Australian U17 Netball Squad

AUSTRALIAN RULES

All enquiries - Mrs Anne-Marie Champion – a.champion@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rescheduled 2021 Gala Day No 2 - This Friday 19 November: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Sherwood Football Club - 41 Chelmer Street East, Chelmer

Further details will be emailed and please watch the St Peters App.

Training/trials for the 2022 Years 10 – 12 Girls will commence in the first week of Term 1. Further details to follow.

Games Days for the 2022 Senior Australian Rules season are:

• Round 1 - Saturday 12 February
• Round 2 - Saturday 19 February
• Round 3 - Saturday 26 February
• Round 4 - Saturday 5 March

It is important to note, the GIRLS WILL  NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY SOFTBALL & AUSTRALIAN RULES, they will have to choose one.

BWPI WATER POLO

Coordinator: Mrs Tracey Bruce – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A very windy day for Water Polo saw strong shot attempts blown over the top of the net and into the stands. Long passes didn’t make the distance as the wind stopped the ball in its tracks.

I saw a quote recently that said, TEAMWORK DIVIDES THE TASKS AND MULTIPLIES THE SUCCESS. This is so true of our Water Polo Program. I can see improvements in the way our Teams are performing in both game play and trainings. The reasons for our improvements start from the top.  Firstly, to have Mr Kotzur at the pool (it’s a regular thing; he turns up and cheers on different teams) and Mrs Champion is also a regular poolside!  When you have the Head of Girls Sport and the Head of College watching and supporting the girls, it sets a standard. Then it’s the Managers and the Coaches who are turning up and setting great examples to our girls.  Parents thank you for everything you are doing to help with table duty, getting the girls to training and games. Two games left and the first half of the season is over, and we all get that much needed holiday. For this last full week of training I encourage everybody to turn up and keep the 'Teamwork' building.

Exciting news from around the pool decks...

At ALL HALLOWS

• Our U12B team turned up the heat dominating the opposition for a large win!
  An eight-goal haul from Georgia P – 12B game
  Our Captains turned up to cheer on the U13C team with lollies.
  The U13C team were outstanding at stealing the ball.

At STUARTHOLME

• Our U14C team narrowly lost in a really close tough contest, at ¾ time the score was 6-6.
• Maddie M (U15B) was set a task to ask for the ball and have a shot, in the first two minutes of the match she did this and scored!
• Great counter attacks by the U17C team.
• Fact - U17C girls were all amazing!
• Romi V-B (U14B) shot an amazing goal from five metres! It was apparently meant to be a rocket ball, but it fell in front of the goalie and caught a wave into the net!

At MUSGRAVE PARK

• Awesome defense from the U13B team’s Olivia B & Lara N shutting down goal attempts.
• Jess B - U13B putting a pass into centre forward in front water with pinpoint accuracy.
• Sophia M – U13B slamming a shot into the back of the net.
• Arlette W – U13B was looking dangerous with the ball.
• Indiana S – U13B had a cracking shot attempt in the closing minutes of the match.
• Consistently setting up of the mushroom structure - U13B.
• Nyssa – U13B got a couple of great shots away and looked fast swimming with the ball on the counterattack.

At ST MARGARET’S

• Claudia L (graduating this week) won her first ever game as the U15C Head Coach.
• The energy levels around the 15C team was fun and contagious.
• Amelia R was outstanding in both attack and defense - U16C
• Rose – U16C amazing in flight out to the side saved an awesome shot attempt.

At ST RITA’S

• Premier League Team members became rival coaches when St Peters (Amelia) took on MSM (Tabby), St Peters won on this occasion!
• The terrific trio of Maizy, Heidi and Sian were unstoppable - U18B our Open team.

2022 QGSSSA OPEN TEAM TRIALS

OPEN BASKETBALL

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

Pre-season trials for the 2022 Open Basketball team are now complete, the final session concluded with a Practice game against St James this week. It was great to see the girls arriving keen to get training in preparation for the 2022 season.

Training will commence back in Week 2 of Term 1 on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, please watch the St Peters App for further details.

OPEN TOUCH

Coordinator: Ms Annie George – a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Pre-season trials for the 2022 Open Touch team will continue this week after being rained out last Thursday. Please note, these trials are ONLY for girls who wish to make the Open team. All Senior and Year level trials will commence in Term 1 next year.

Details: Thursday 18 November - Harts Road Oval, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.

Trials/training will commence back in Week 2 of Term 1 next year, please watch the St Peters App for further details.

2022 OPEN / SENIOR SOFTBALL TRIALS (Girls in Years 9 – 11 in 2021)

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

Trials for our 2022 Open/Senior Softball teams are now complete, well done to all girls involved, numbers are certainly down due to the introduction of Australian Rules at the same time.

Our coaches are working hard to finalise the teams which will be named early next year.

Training will commence in the first week of Term 1 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, please watch the St Peters App for further details.

Games Days for the 2022 Senior Softball season are:

• Round 1 - Saturday 5 February
• Round 2 - Saturday 12 February
• Round 3 - Saturday 19 February
• Round 4 - Saturday 26 February
• Round 5 - Saturday 5 March

ST PETERS ROWING

With one week remaining of the Term 4 ‘Learn to Row’ program, I was lucky enough to venture out with some of the Year 7 girls this week. I must say it was my first time in a Rowing boat and I loved it!

The Learn to Row Program is a great place to learn the Sport and what is required, Peter Hicks, our St Peters Rowing Coordinator, does an amazing job together with our Senior students and Coaches. I must say it is not as easy as our Rowing girls make it look!!

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. 

Any questions in regards to Rowing, please contact Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) - p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au

SWIMMING FOR FITNESS

Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson

Swimming sessions are offered 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 afternoon 50m pool: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
• Thursday afternoon 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.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

Coordinator: Mr Trent Hacking – t.hacking@stpeters.qld.edu.au

All girls interested in Athletic development in the Gym with Mr Hacking, please contact him to arrange a meeting.

Have a great week in Sport!

It is great to see the large number of boys participating with high levels of energy and enthusiasm at Cricket, Volleyball, Australian Rules, Swimming, Rugby and also in the College Gym this term. With such positive attitude around the College and sporting venues, 2022 St Peters Boys Sport is looking very exciting and in a great position to commence next year’s AIC sporting year.

St Peters Cricket – More than just Cricket!

Last weekend, St Peters were contacted by the Souths Cricket Club informing us of the very sad news that during the week one of their junior boys had passed away.  

After discussions, both our 6A St Peters Team and the Souths Cricket Team wore black armbands, and in honour, observed a minute silence prior to the commencement of their game. This small gesture by both teams and coaches was very much appreciated by the family, Souths Cricket Club and MSW Cricket.

We were extremely proud of all the St Peters boys and Souths boys who played in this game on Saturday. It was played in terrific spirit and was a very close contested game of Cricket.

One of the main aspects that we pride ourselves upon is designing and implementing sporting programs whereby it is not only making the boys better players, but also helping them become better people. Saturday’s 6A Cricket game vs South Cricket Club was a great example of this. St Peters are extremely proud of these 12 year old gentlemen. Well done lads!

Reds Rugby visit St Peters

On Wednesday 3 November the St Peters Rugby Program was lucky enough to welcome current Queensland Reds players, Jock Campbell & Lawson Creighton, to the College for a coaching clinic.

We had an amazing turnout for the clinic, with over 70 boys from Years 7-11 participating.

This short Term 4 Rugby Program provides an opportunity for St Peters Rugby players to keep learning the game and developing their core skills in a fun, games-based environment.

With Rugby pre-season training starting properly in Term 1 of 2022, now is the perfect opportunity to get involved in our vibrant Rugby Community!

2021 Queensland All Schools Merit Team Announced

Queensland Athletes has now published their 2021 Queensland All Schools Merit Team. Unfortunately, due to the cancellation of the Australian All Schools Championships in 2021, the named athletes will not get to compete at a National Championship in 2021. Congratulations to the following St Peters boys who were successfully named in this year’s Queensland Team.

Under 14

• Tristan B
• Theodore H
• Xander P

Under 16

• Brodie W
• Lachlan K
• Lachlan R
• Steve L

Under 18

• Carlos C

Under 20

• Zane P
• Ethan F
• Liam S

2022 Term 1 Pre-Season Training

All St Peters age groups and year levels are now underway with their training in readiness for their respective 2022 seasons.

All boys sporting training times /schedules are posted up on the St Peters App. We request that students in Years 6 to 11 and their parents please check the St Peters App for days and times of their respective sport training.

We also request boys to keep checking their emails for more important information pertaining to 2021 pre-season as well as 2022 Term 1 sporting information.

For further information about what is happening with regards to 2022 Term 1 Boys Sports, please contact one of the below St Peters Coordinators:

• AIC Cricket – Mr Gary Munday  | g.munday@Stpeters.qld.edu.au   
• AIC AFL – Mr Mark Holman | m.holman@stpetes.qld.edu.au
• AIC Volleyball – Mr Russel Hansen  | r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• AIC Swimming – Mr Peter Dawson | p.dawson@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.

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: