A very warm welcome to the 2021 school year to each and every one of you, whether you are a long time College family, or new to our community. For those that are new to St Peters I hope that you settle in well, and feel part of our community very quickly.

It is wonderful to have students back on campus this week. Schools are very different places when our students are present. Our students bring a life, energy and sense of hope and optimism to St Peters, and so it was terrific to witness the smiles on their faces and the excitement in their voices as a new school year begins.

We are still living with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and it would appear that we will be doing so in the foreseeable future, even with the roll out of a vaccine. It means that life, both at College and in the wider community will continue to be different for some time. Australia and Queensland in particular have in many respects escaped to date the worst of the pandemic. This has only been possible because people have done the right thing by their neighbours and community by adhering to government and health department requirements. All of us need to continue to do the right thing and play our part in keeping our community safe. I would ask for your total support and cooperation in adhering to the COVID Safe Guidelines (titled ‘Caring for our Community’) sent to all families last week. These will be updated from time to time as requirements change.

Also, as part of implementing our Masterplan, construction of our new Centre for Learning and Innovation commenced with the demolition of Luther House over the Christmas/New Year break. Like all major capital projects, the construction of the Centre for Learning & Innovation, will undoubtedly cause some inconvenience to both traffic and pedestrian flow, however the ‘short term pain’ will be worth it as the final product is a state of the art learning precinct that will result in impactful learning for all our students. The Centre for Learning and Innovation is a key part in realising our Strategic Intent of the Strategic Pillar of Teaching and Learning – ‘Enable excellence in learning, in every learning experience, for every learner, for life’.

It is important that our students make a positive start to the year and lay strong foundations for the year ahead in order to set themselves up for success. Establishing good habits around homework and study, demonstrating a positive attitude towards classwork, being organised, managing time effectively, setting goals and challenging oneself are important elements of laying the foundations for success. Part of laying the foundations is the expectation that our students hold high expectations of themselves and pursue their personal best in all that they do. Holding high expectations of ourselves is reflected in the ‘big things’, but perhaps more so in the ‘little things’ – like uniform, punctuality, good manners, attention to detail. I encourage all our students to get the ‘little things’ right, and this will help to set them up for success in the ‘big things’.

I wish all in our community a wonderful 2021, and look forward to seeing people around campus as the year unfolds.

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

Welcome back to the New School Year, I trust you have had an opportunity to relax, refresh and spend valuable time with loved ones. 

On Monday, I had the privilege of addressing Year 7, our Class of 2026 as a part of the College Orientation program.  This time was the perfect opportunity to discuss with them, why the College uniform is so important and why it is imperative that they wear it with pride. 

2021 sees us entering the 76th year of operations.  Since the opening of the College in 1945 the wearing of the uniform has been an important to establishing and building of College culture.

Representing 76 years of traditions, values and culture is an honour for all students of St Peters.  The uniform is one of the artefacts of the College and the one which is most seen and understood by the greater community.  It is the physical representation of our espoused values, CARE, DIGNITY, RESPECT.  What better way for our students to display their self-respect, respect for the College and all the members of it who have come before them and their care for the St Peters Community then to wear the uniform with pride.

So, as we enter the beginning of the 2021 school year I ask all students to reflect on what it means to be a member of the St Peters Lutheran College community, to remember who they represent when they are wearing the College uniform and to ensure that they are always wearing it with pride.

Beginning of the year uniform reminders

Ties/Shirts/Belts

Ties are not compulsory in Term 1, however if boys choose to wear a tie, the top button is to be done up and the tie worn correctly.  It is also essential boys’ shirts be tucked into their trousers or shorts.  Black belts are required for boys and black shoes and St Peters socks are required for both girls and boys. 

Dresses

Girls in Primary Years are reminded that when wearing the dress, the hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee.  Dresses which currently sit above the knee will need to be adjusted before returning to school. 

Skirt

Girls in Junior High and Senior School wearing the skirt are reminded the hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. 

Grooming

Students often allow their hair to grow during the holiday period or they may colour it.  Before returning to school, hair must be its natural colour.  Boys’ hair must also be clear of the collar and ears, tapered to the shape of the head and out of their eyes.  Girls must ensure their hair is neatly tied back, out of their eyes and that hair accessories are either maroon or white. 

Jewellery

Girls are also reminded that only one set of earrings may be worn in the lower lobe.  Earrings are to be either gold or silver studs or sleepers.  Make-up and pearl earrings are not a part of the uniform.

Hats and bags

Formal hats must be worn to and from school.  All students are required to carry their books in the College designed bags, this includes PE and sports clothing which are to be carried in the College sport bag.

House Shirt

We have been advised by The School Locker there was an error on The School Locker App stating House Polo shirts were optional.  House Polo shirts are COMPULSORY and must be worn at each Inter-House carnival (Swimming, Cross Country and Track & Field) and other College activities when advised.

Years 7 to 12 – If you have not purchased a House Polo Shirt – please do so by next Tuesday 2 February in time for the swimming carnival.

St Peters Prayer Group is a collective of parents, staff and alumni of St Peters, who gather together to partner in prayer for our school. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Prayer requests are generated ahead of time through the prayer group email list, as well as known needs provided by Chaplain staff of St Peters. Certainly we know that prayer is powerful and can commence at any time and any place. However, in these busy times, we would love to commit with you for a short 30-45 minutes of each month to pray for our school, students, and staff. There is no pressure to pray out loud and our time together is informal. If you are unable to attend the prayer meetings in person, but would like to commit to pray along with us, please provide your email and we will be happy to add you to the prayer group email list, which will be sent out monthly ahead of the meeting. 

Prayer Meeting will be held the first Tuesday of each month during each school term, immediately following drop off at 8:15am. 

Prayer meeting will be held in the Ministry Centre, under Cafe 45 off Chapel Rd. Parking available behind the gymnasium, along Lohe St or at the P&F Centre parking lot. 

For any questions, more information, or if you have a prayer request, please don’t hesitate to contact prayer group organisers. 

Heather Charton, hcharton@gmail.com

Sally Ruthenberg, sally.ruthenberg@gmail.com

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Welcome to School Year 2021! I hope and pray you had time to celebrate the birth of Christ and time to relax, rest and be refreshed over the holidays.

A year ago we didn’t know what was around the corner and we are still learning to live with the uncertainties of Coronavirus. Overall, we have much to be thankful for here in Australia, in spite of restrictions and occasional lockdowns. It is with thankfulness that we can begin this new school year in a face to face situation, coming together as a community again. It was lovely to see and hear the buzz today as students returned to the campus.

There was a similar buzz when all staff returned a week ago to prepare for today and the year ahead. After being introduced to the new strategic plan for St Peters we had our opening worship and a retreat activity, exploring what it means to be part of this community, how our story intersects with the story of this community and how God is weaving us into that bigger picture.

Maybe you have seen some of the beautiful medieval tapestries that hang in some churches and castles in Europe. They are woven together from many individual threads and only as the artwork nears completion does the whole picture emerge.

I’d like to think of God as a master weaver – who brought each of us with our individual gifts, talents, experiences and backgrounds into this community and now weaves us into the bigger picture that is St Peters. It is an ongoing, unfolding story.

I wonder how we will be woven together this year, what highs and lows, successes and challenges we may face. But one thing is certain, a beautiful picture will emerge, because the Master weaver is at work in with and through us. St Paul put it this way:

I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of God. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God’s great mystery. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else. And we’ve been shown the mystery! (Colossians 2:2-4 - The Message)

May you enter this new year with hope and confidence, knowing that you are not alone, that God is at work here and in the wider world. Many blessings for 2021!

Pastor Thomas

Social Media

Did you know you can follow St Peters social media? Our official pages are at the links below.

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St Peters App

We also have our own St Peters App. This stores useful current information regarding Sporting fixtures, Music performances and many other up-to-date alerts, including weekly access to The Rock. Download the free St Peters App for Apple here and for android here.

For more information on St Peters Online, please refer to the Quick Guide.

St Peters staff were been getting creative last week in preparation for the year ahead. As part of the 2021 Staff Retreat, our teachers were challenged to think deeply about how they can bring the devotion space into the classroom. Around campus, teachers are now putting the final touches on prayer boxes and candles—all items to be used in their Pastoral Care classes throughout the year.

We also saw a number of St Peters staff from all around the College completed their annual First Aid Training. While we hope they won’t need to use their newly updated skills throughout the year, it’s comforting to know that they can!

Welcome to 2021. As the school year commences, a reminder that the Langer Library is open from 7.45 am- 8.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 4.00pm on Fridays. Throughout the year there may be some minor changes to the opening hours - especially in the first and last weeks of Terms. This week the library will close at 5.30pm on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 January.

After school

Day students and Boarders in Years 7 to 12 are most welcome to make use of the Langer Library’s extended hours. Years 11 and 12 students: the Theile House Study Centre will be open from 7.45am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 3.15pm on Fridays.

Upper Primary students (Years 5 and 6) are asked to refer to the Upper Primary Administration for information regarding their after-school facilities.

We have many exciting activities planned for this year and will commence with Library Lovers Week from 8 – 12 February. This will be closely followed by Queensland School Library Week from 15 – 19 February. We have lots of fun things planned!

For more information about the Langer Library services and resources refer to our webpage - http://libguides.stpeters.qld.edu.au/librarywebpage

Student Volunteers Needed for Reading Program  

Please contact Ms Braby Coordinator of Service Learning if you would like to participate in the Smith Family Reading program.

Do you have a child aged between three and five years old? Enrolments are now open for our Pre-Prep Music Program—a Kodály-based, pre-instrumental program open to both St Peters and non-St Peters students. 

Pre-Prep Music is a great way for children and their parents to meet other families in the community while also developing their music and motor skills, memory, social skills and confidence. 

To view the brochure click here. For more information, or to enrol, click here: https://bit.ly/Pre-PrepMusic2021.

Welcome to 2021!

On behalf of the Junior High staff I welcome you to the 2021 school year and to the Junior High community.  As a staff, we are looking forward to working with you and your child throughout the year.  Many staff have been back for a number of weeks so it’s wonderful to finally have the students back with us.

Key Junior High Staff and Contacts:

• Head of Junior High – Mrs Patricia Aishford        p.aishford@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Deputy Head of Junior High - Ms Kelly Fox         k.fox@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Year 9 Coordinator - Mr Nicholas Trethan          n.trethan@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Year 8 Coordinator – Mr Nathan Edwards          n.edwards@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Year 7 Coordinator – Mrs Belinda Byrne             b.byrne@stpeters.qld.edu.au

ORIENTATION DAY

Monday’s 'Orientation Day' enabled all Year 7 students and new Year 8 & 9 students to adjust to their surroundings prior to the start of the school year, to meet their Form Teacher and to spend some time together as a class.  The students were very enthusiastic and responsive to the range of information that was provided to them over the course of the day.  My sincere thanks go to the Year 7 Form Teachers and the Junior High Year Level Coordinators for their time, care and attention given to the new students on their first day at St Peters.

We have all been impressed with how our students have shown initiative and approached challenges this week as they worked through their timetables and found their way around the campus.  Equally pleasing has been the friendliness exhibited by returning students as they have welcomed new members to our community. 

YEAR 7 CAMP

In Week 3, the Year 7s will be attending their ‘Fun and Friendship’ camp at Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum, where they will get involved in a range of adventure and team development challenges.  Our students generally have a wonderful time on this camp, getting to know each other and building long-lasting relationships. A number of staff members will be accompanying the Year 7 students – not only Form Teachers, but others who have volunteered to assist during the week.

Please contact Mrs Byrne if you have any questions or concerns.

COMMUNICATION

In a large organisation such as St Peters, it can be challenging to work out who to contact if you have a question or concern. Over the coming weeks you will undoubtedly access College information through a variety of ways.  To start the year off well, consider the following:

• Download the St Peters App and subscribe to the alerts. (Returning parents make sure you change it from Upper Primary to the Junior High alerts)
• Sit down with your child to access their Firefly account and explore the following:
  • Resources > Secondary Indooroopilly > Secondary Parent Information > Secondary Parent Information Handbooks > Junior High Handbook
  • Resources > Secondary Indooroopilly > Year Level Pages
• These Firefly pages are where most electronic copies of forms are placed and where you will find information relevant to your child.
• Know the name of your child’s Form teacher, their Subject teachers and the Year Level Coordinator and how to contact them – they will your first port of call for most issues.

TRAFFIC CONCERNS

A reminder that St Peters is a pedestrian precinct and for the safety of our students and all who live and work on the campus, we minimise the amount of vehicular traffic on the campus roads.

Please be aware that unless a special pass has been applied for and granted, parents are asked not to drop off and pick up their children within College grounds at peak times.  These are between 7:00 - 8:30am and between 2:45 and 3:45 pm. Please DO NOT park at the internal bus stop waiting for your child or use it as a ‘drop and go’ zone during these times.

DATE CLAIMERS

Term One has a lot to offer and below are some important events to mark in your diaries.

Parent Information Evenings

• Year 8 & 9 -   Monday 1 February – 5.30pm – 7:15pm PAC Dron Auditorium (Week 2)
• Year 7 – Thursday 18 February – 5.30pm – 7:15pm PAC Dron Auditorium (Week 3)

These evenings are designed to give you further insight into the experiences your child will be undertaking this year, as well as information about organisation of their daily school life. Students do not generally attend, however, they may go to the Langer library if required.

Information provided on these evenings will also be place on the Year Level Page on Firefly.

Junior High Swimming Carnival

• Thursday 4 February – 50 metre pool (Week 3)

This is a compulsory school day and all students are expected to attend and support their house – House Points are allocated for all events. Students have permission to wear their House Shirts with their HPE uniform for the entire day – including to and from school.

If for some reason your child is unable to swim they should still attend but please send a note to Junior High Reception to explain why they are unable to participate.  This will then be communicated to their House Patron.  If for some reason you feel your child might struggle throughout the day please contact their Year Level Coordinator prior to the day so we can plan how best to support them.  

A great day is generally had by all, with Junior High students leading the way with participation and enthusiasm.  A very small CASH canteen runs on the day but students are strongly encouraged to bring their own lunch and must have a refillable water bottle.  

Students who do not attend due to illness are asked to obtain a Medical Certificate from the doctor.

• Thursday 4 February Periods 1 & 2 – Academic Classes
• Thursday 4 February Periods 3 - 7 – Swimming Carnival

We thank you for entrusting us with the care and education of your children and look forward to the year ahead.

Mrs Patricia Aishford
Head of Junior High

Last week the Prefect and boarding leader group travelled to Ironbark on Wednesday for the annual Leadership Camp. Having been elected and installed as Prefects/Leaders in Term 4 last year, the group has already assumed many responsibilities including assisting last year’s Captains to lead the student cohort. The camp however, provides an opportunity for the new Prefect group to come together as a team, plan priorities for the year AND elect their Captains for the year.

Students participated in a number of challenge activities over three days as well as contributing to the ‘farm jobs’ that most had come to love in their Year 9 stay. After participating in these activities, on Thursday evening, each Prefect met individually with Mr Kotzur to ‘endorse’ who they felt they could support as the leaders of the group. 

As a result, I am delighted to report that the St Peters School Captains for 2021 are:

• 

  Maddie Rushmore (Female Captain)
• Josiah Ruthenberg (Male Captain)
• Rachel Williams (Female Vice-Captain)
• Jake Harford (Male Vice-Captain)

Please congratulate these students as you see them and support them during the year as they work to lead the student cohort. 

The Prefect group once again showed themselves to be an outstanding team and I look forward to working with them, along with the whole Year 12 cohort as Leaders throughout the year. 

Thank you to Mr Matthew Sullivan and the Ironbark team who have provided yet another incredible experience for the students.

Congratulations to all students involved!

Welcome to the Cocurricular Music Department for 2021. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of music!  

Instrumental/Vocal Ensembles begin in Week 2

It will be terrific to have students making music again together when all St Peters choral and instrumental ensembles commence rehearsals for 2021 in Week 2. The choral and instrumental ensemble program at St Peters is diverse in styles and performance opportunities. All St Peters students are welcome to be part of the music ensemble program.  Come and join the music exploration and fun. Please follow the following link for the ensemble rehearsal schedule.

Choirs – All students are encouraged to sing in the choral program. All are welcome! There are no auditions for entry to choral ensembles. Just arrive at rehearsal ready to sing. For more information about the Choral program please contact Mrs Christine Taylor (c.taylor@stpeters.qld.edu.au)

The one audition exception is St Peters most Senior Choir, St Peters Chorale (Years 9 – 12). Students who wish audition Chorale, should contact the Director of Chorale, Ms Kathryn Morton, for more details via k.morton@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6950 by Friday 29 January.

Bands and Strings - All students who play an appropriate instrument, and are currently learning either at College or externally, will be offered a place in one of our instrumental ensembles. Students do not need to be learning their instrument through the St Peters music tuition program.

To determine which ensemble is best for each students’ level of musical experience, all students are asked to complete a short audition. These auditions will be held on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January. Sign-up sheets are on the PAC Noticeboard.

For more information, please contact:

• Bands:  Mr Sutch  g.sutch@spteters.qld.edu.au
• Strings:  Mr Deacon  d.deacon@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Instrumental/Vocal Tuition 2021 begins in Week 2

At St Peters, individual lessons are taught by highly qualified teachers who are experts in their field. We are looking forward to lessons starting again in Week 2 and having the music studios filled with the sounds of enthusiastic singing and playing as students have their first lessons for the year.

If you have already enrolled for music tuition, your teacher will be contacting you over the weekend or early in Week 2 to arrange your first lesson. If you would like to learn an instrument at St Peters and have not yet enrolled or re-enrolled for 2021, it is not too late! Please enrol at www.splcinstrumentaltuition2021.eventbrite.com.au or contact Music Reception 3377 6279 for more details.

Music Craft (Preliminary)/Musicianship (AMEB Grades 1-6) Lesson Commence in Week 3

Studying music theory is a very helpful support to each students’ progress on their instrument and in curriculum music. Music Craft and Musicianship is taught in small group classes which are timetabled before and after school. Lesson times take into account the times of ensemble rehearsals wherever possible.

Please visit www.splctheorytuition2021.eventbrite.com.au to register for Music Craft/Musicianship classes or contact Mrs Jenny Flottmann (j.flottmann@stpeters.qld.edu.au ) for more details

Specific Information about Sub-School Music

For specific information about what is happening in each sub-school, please click on the links below.

Lower Primary
Upper Primary
Junior High
Senior School

Mr Deacon, Mr Sutch and Mrs Taylor
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

“The impossible becomes possible when your back is against the wall.” Robert Evans

Primary Cocurricular Sport

***Please watch for emails concerning Term 1 Sport.

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

• Boys and Girls Swimming
• Girls Touch
• Boys Cricket
• Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
• Years 4-6 Run Club

Boys and Girls Swimming

The Primary Swimming Squad (Years 4-6 boys and girls) will have training on Wednesday morning (6:45am - 7:45am) at the St Peters 25m Pool. All confident swimmers are welcome to come to Primary Swimming Training and compete at the lead up meets. A team will be selected to compete at the Inter-Lutheran and AIC Boys Swimming Carnival. Training is on Wednesday mornings, 6:45am – 7:45am (25m Pool) starting on Wednesday 3 February and concluding on Wednesday 3 March. A reminder that this is swimming training and all students must be able to comfortably complete and race lengths of the 25m pool. Information concerning the training will be emailed to all parents.

Northern Eagles District Swimming Trials

St Peters is part of the Northern Eagles District in the Brisbane area. The Northern Eagles District Swimming Trials are being held on Monday 8 February at the St Peters 50m Pool. Swimmers need to nominate themselves for the carnival. All students can nominate for the trials however, they must be able to swim the qualification times. All information will be emailed to Years 4-6 parents.

Boys Cricket

Years 4 - 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Cricket Competition. Training will begin on Wednesday 27 January (3:30pm-5:00pm) at the cricket nets and during Sport for Life time on Fridays. On Saturday 30 January teams will play Round 1 of the AIC Season against Padua College. Venue and game times can be found on the St Peters APP. Information regarding the AIC Season has been emailed to Years 4 - 6 boys' parents. 

Girls Club Netball

St Peters will be entering teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) again in 2021. The St Peters WDNA Netball is open to all girls in Years 3-6. Sign-on information will be sent to students and parents in Week 1. This is an exciting prospect for the College and something that all girls are encouraged participate in. It would be great to have as many teams as possible playing in the competition. Girls will be able to play both Primary Touch and Club Netball. WDNA Training begins on Wednesday 3 February (3:30pm-5:00pm) at Harts Road Courts.

Years 4-6 Run Club

Years 4-6 Run Club will start later in Term 1 on Monday 22 February. Training will be offered once a week on Monday afternoons in Term 1 and this will increase to twice a week in Term 2. The sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches. Information regarding the sessions has been emailed to parents.

Swimming

• 29 January – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Internal Time Trial and Relay Practice (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 5 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (Venue TBC)
• 8 February – Northern Eagles District Swimming Trials (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 12 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (Centenary Aquatic Centre)
• 17 February - Primary Girls Years 4-6 Metro Meet (St Peters 25m Pool)
• 19 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 24 February – Met West Swimming Trials (Chandler)
• 26 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Swimming Championships (Chandler)
• 9 March – Primary (Years 4-6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival (St Peters 50m pool)

Training Times

AIC Cricket – Training begins on Wednesday 27 January

• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets
• Sport for Life (Periods 7 and 8) 1:50pm – 3:00pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets

Primary Boys and Girls Swimming – Training begins on Wednesday 3 February  

• Wednesday morning   6:45am - 7:45am | St Peters 25m pool

Primary Girls WDNA Netball – Training begins on Wednesday 3 February

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Harts Road Netball Courts

Primary Years HPE

All students will be involved in Swimming during Term 1. Students are required to wear the St Peters swimmers, the St Peters rash shirt, St Peters cap (if required) and goggles. Students have also been asked to bring along fins (flippers). These are required to assist with drill work in developing the stroke of the students. A towel is also required. Any student, for any reason unable to participate in swimming will be required to bring a note. If they are unable to participate for multiple HPE lessons they will require a doctor’s certificate. Students have also been reminded that they are to bring a water bottle and are required to wear their hat to and from lessons.

Following the Swimming Unit, students will begin a Cross Country Unit for the remainder of the Term.

HPE Dates Term 1

• Swimming: Wednesday 27 January – Friday 12 March
• Cross Country: Monday 15 March – Monday 26 March

Welcome back to the 2021 school year and for our new families, welcome to the St Peters Community. My name is Anne-Marie Champion and I am honoured to represent St Peters Lutheran College as their Girls Sport Coordinator. I am a past parent, I have had two daughters enjoy many years of St Peters Girls Sport and I have loved being a part of the Sport House Team over the past four years.

Sport is an important facet of life at the College and we hope all our girls find a way to be involved as a competitor or supporter throughout the 2021 year. As 2021 unfolds and we leave behind a tumultuous 2020, I hope the perseverance and resilience we all demonstrated last year will continue to give us the strength and courage throughout this year.

We are blessed at St Peters to be able to offer the girls a wide range of sporting opportunities. We encourage all girls to find a Sport/s this year and to actively participate to the best of their ability in pursuit of their personal best. The cocurricular life of the College is a wonderful way to help develop balanced all-rounded young women and build the habits of lifelong regular physical activity.

Over the holidays, we had many students compete at various sporting events. Congratulations to our swimmers who were part of the St Peters Western Team who were once again crowned No 1 in Queensland at the State Championships. Many of our girls enjoyed an outstanding meet with many PB’s achieved. Special mention to Ainsley T, 13 years Swimmer of the Meet and Ella R, 16 years Swimmer of the Meet – amazing results!

Congratulations also to Jane R for her selection in the Queensland Indoor Hockey team, Jane topped off a wonderful tournament by finishing as the highest goal scorer.

We also had a number of our girls and coaches participate in the 2021 Water Polo Queensland State Titles last week on the Gold Coast, well done to all involved and we look forward to the BWPI season recommencing this Saturday.

Well done to these girls and all girls who have spent their holidays continuing their dedicated training in Sport. Bring on 2021, we are looking forward to an exciting year of Girls Sport.

AUTUMN FIXTURES – BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL & TOUCH

Please see the St Peters App for training details – trials will take place during these training times in the first few weeks.

BASKETBALL
Coordinator: Mr Orhan Memedovski – o.memedevoski@stpeters.qld.edu.au

• Open Trials continue Week 2:  Monday 1 February @ 3.30pm – 5.00pm (Indoor Gym) AND Wednesday 3 February @ 6.15am - 7.30am (Indoor Gym)
• All other teams begin training Week 3 – Please check the St Peters App for further details.

ANY NEW GIRLS INTERESTED IN TRIALLING FOR THE OPEN TEAM – PLEASE EMAIL MR MEMEDOVSKI OR MRS CHAMPION

FOOTBALL
Coordinator: Mr Tim Arnold – t.arnold@stpeters.qld.edu.au

• Open Trials begin Week 2 - Monday 1 February @ 3.30pm – 5.00pm (Harts Road Oval) AND Wednesday 3 February @ 6.15am - 7.30am (Harts Road Oval)
• All other teams begin training Week 3 – Please check the St Peters App for further details.

ALL GIRLS WISHING TO TRIAL FOR THE OPEN TEAM – PLEASE EMAIL MR ARNOLD OR MRS CHAMPION

TOUCH
Coordinator: Ms Anne-Marie George - a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

• Opens Squad training commences Week 2 - Tuesday 2 February @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm (Harts Road Oval) AND Thursday 4 February @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm (Harts Road Oval)
• All other teams begin training - FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY (Week 2) – TOUCH SEASON LAUNCH. Training will continue as normal in Week 3 - Please check the St Peters App for further details.

ALL NEW GIRLS WISHIG TO TRIAL FOR THE OPEN TEAM – PLEASE EMAIL MS GEORGE OR MRS CHAMPION

SWIMMING
Coordinator: Mrs Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

It was great to see such big numbers at the Swimming Camp last week, an awesome way to kick off the start of the 2021 season.

Girls if you would like to be considered for the 2021 QGSSSA Swim Team it is VERY important that you attend trainings. Trainings will commence at 6.15am on Monday 1 February & Wednesday 3 February at the 50m pool and will continue weekly on these days until the QG Swim Championships on Wednesday 3 March – further details can be found on the St Peters App.

Please Note: The first compulsory TIME TRIAL of the season is THIS Friday 29 January at the 50m pool from 3.20pm – 5.00pm.

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)
Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman – n.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Thank you to all girls who remain committed to our Senior Softball teams. The first training session was this morning and will continue again next Tuesday and Thursday morning from 6.15am -7.30am.

New girls in Year 10 -12, if you are interested in playing Senior Softball, please email Ms Holman or come to Sports House so we can place you in a team.

The first round of games is on Saturday 6 February and continues on 13 Feb, 20 Feb and 27 Feb, (6 & 13 March if wet weather occurs)

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)
Coordinator: Mrs Tracey Bruce & Elaine Ripamonti – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Water Polo training has begun this week and sessions will continue on from Term 4, the Training Schedule can be found on the St Peters App. Please Note – Tuesday & Thursday sessions are now commencing 15 minutes later.

SPECIALIST COACHING – To kick start the second half of the season we have Olympians Rhys Howden & Kate Gynther joining us over the next week, this will be an amazing experience for all our girls. Please see the flyer attached for further details. 

Games commence this Saturday 30 January; the draw will be on the App as soon as it is finalised – Good luck Girls!

CROSS COUNTRY
Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber - k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country pre-season training will commence in Week 2. There are many training sessions to choose from – all details are on the St Peters App.

Do your best to attend as many of these sessions as you can, with Wednesday sessions being a priority.

Community Run Club starts next week also!

Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6.30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.

ROWING – Pete H sending separately 

Welcome to St Peters Boys Sport for 2021!

We hope that you all had a wonderful break of the Christmas and New Year period and keen to get involved in St Peters Sport in 2021. To all the new students and families joining the St Peters sporting community – welcome!

We are extremely excited and looking forward to a successful year of St Peters Boys Sport and assisting the young men of our college aspire to and reach their sporting goals in 2021 and beyond. 

A major focus of our AIC sporting program in Term One of 2021 will be to further foster and encourage positive engagement of both students and coaches alike, whilst maintaining a high standard of commitment, skill development and enjoyment at both training and game days. 

St Peters prides itself on its holistic approach to education of which sport and co-curricular activity plays a significant role in fostering.  It is not too late to sign up for either Volleyball, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and Open (Year 10, 11, 12) AFL for this term.  We encourage all students who have not signed up for a Term 1 sport to come and visit us in Sports House and we will be happy to assist you with respect to trials, trainings and games.

Please also note that AIC Round 1 for Open AFL, Volleyball (Years 7 to 12) and Cricket (Years 5 to 12) commences this weekend (Friday 29 & Saturday 30 January).

Over the Christmas and New Year break, we had multiple training clinics and sessions which did attack a high number of students participating across Swimming, Cricket and Volleyball. Thank you to all the students who were involved, your attendance was extremely appreciated and has assisted greatly in our preparations for Round 1.

St Peters Western Number One Club in 2020

Special acknowledgement to the St Peters Western Swimming Club for taking out the title of Champion Club in Queensland following their sensational performances at the 2020 Queensland Swimming Championships in December 2020.

Congratulations to St Peters student Joshua S who was named 16 Years Swimmer of the Meet. Josh also broke Grant Hackett’s 1997 800m Boys 16 years All Comers Record by 2 seconds.

St Peters Boys Rowing In 2021

Congratulations to Mitchell B who competed in the Queensland State Rowing titles last weekend.  Mitchell made the final of the Men’s Under 19 single scull as well as the final of the Men’s Under 21 coxed eight.  Congratulations Mitch.

Mitch also trialled for the Queensland Schools Team in the Rowing QLD School Pathway trials along with Oscar M, Jack U and Angus G.    

Boys Rowing Sign Up

The St Peters Boys Rowing program completes in the Gold Coast Regional All Schools Rowing Association during term 2. The boys also complete a preseason training schedule during term 1 each year. 

All boys that are wishing to row are requested to complete the following ‘sign up’ google form. 

https://forms.gle/k7DJXb98Jn8mNQFn6

Sign up is required to be completed by no later than Friday 29 January. 

TERM 1 AIC IN-SEASON SPORTS  

AIC Volleyball, Cricket, Open AFL and Swimming are the current IN-SEASON AIC SPORTS this term and training is currently well underway. It has been a very hectic lead up to our Term 1 sports with preseason training beginning last year and over the holidays break.  

Also, this term, we will see the commencement of both Cross Country and Rowing training for our boys. Cross Country training is open to all boys from Years 7 to 12 whilst Rowing will cater for boys in Years 8 to 12.

I must also acknowledge and congratulate those boys who checked emails, attended clinics and put in their best efforts these previous couple of weeks despite it being holidays and a rushed start to Term 1, 2021. 

Volleyball, Cricket, Opens AFL, Swimming and Cross Country trainings will continue over the coming weeks of this term and we encourage both students and parents to become familiar with the St Peters App when looking for information pertaining to anything dealing with St Peters Sport.   

This Saturday will see the commencement, Round 1, of our AIC season for Term 1 Boys AIC sport. It is imperative that all boys participating in any Term 1 Sport is attending training and are available for this weekend’s Round 1 fixtures.

For details of times and venues for this weekend’s Round 1 games against Padua College please check the information on the St Peters App.  If the sport specific information you are looking for cannot be found on the app, please contact the below sport specific coordinators.   

For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen sport, so they can improve and refine sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.

If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, then their coordinators or myself.   

St Peters AIC Cricket Coordinator: Mr Gary Munday – g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

St Peters AIC Volleyball Coordinator: Mrs Danielle Tucker – d.tucker@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

St Peters AIC Swimming Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au    

Well done to those swimmers who showed great commitment attending the recent Swim Camp held at St Peters earlier in January 2021. The Boys AIC Swimming season commences immediately with an internal time trials on Friday 29 January at St Peters 50m Pool 3.30pm to 5.00pm. All swimmers of a satisfactory standard or better are welcome to attend training and meets. We encourage all boys to attend training and the Friday night meets.   

St Peters AIC Opens AFL Coordinator: Mr Mark Holman – m.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Cross Country Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters Social Tennis | Sunday 28 February

See attached flyer. 

Community Hub & Second Hand Uniforms | Open every Thursday during Term (7:45am – 11:30am) | P&F Centre

All parents and friends of St Peters are welcome to come to the P&F Centre to buy second hand uniforms, donate old uniforms or just stop by for chat.

P&F Committee Meeting | Monday 1 February | 7:00pm P&F Centre

All parents and caregivers are invited to attend the first 2021 P&F Meeting on Monday. You do not have to be a Committee Member to attend meetings or be involved with P&F activities.

The meeting provides an opportunity for parents and friends to stay informed and learn how they can get involved in College life. Agenda items for this meeting will include the Head of College's Report, events in 2021, and an update from Councillor McKay and MP Berkman (including the proposed primary school on the grounds of Indooroopilly State High School).  

The meeting will be at the P&F Centre however we will be trialling TEAMS so that parents can attend remotely. 

If you would like more information about the P&F please contact Robert Barber (P&F President) pf.indooroopilly@stpeters.qld.edu.au or Kathryn Lorraway (Community Liaison Officer) k.lorraway@stpeters.qld.edu.au.