A very warm welcome to the 2022 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.

Obviously, this is not the start to the year we were all hoping for. We are living through a new phase of the pandemic and a change in approach to managing it by the government. 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 in the immediate future. I am grateful to the St Peters community for your cooperation in helping to manage the challenges of it. 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 support and cooperation in adhering to the COVID Safe Guidelines (titled ‘Caring for our Community’) that will be sent to families in the near future. These will be updated from time to time as requirements change.

In the face of the pandemic the College continues to focus on the important work of developing and improving St Peters through the implementation of our Strategic Intent Plus Ultra 2025 https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au/indooroopilly/about/our-vision

Some of the Key Strategic Actions that the College will be taking in 2022 include -

• Implementing our new Teaching & Learning Framework in the secondary years
• A focus on data to inform Teaching Practice to improve Student Learning outcomes
• Exploring ways to enhance Student Agency in relation to their learning
• Further embedding Positive Education within the College to proactively develop Student Well-being
• Developing a coherent Student Leadership Program for Prep to Year 12
• An enhanced and revitalised Professional Learning Program for Staff
• Continuing to enhance and refine our co-curricular program through appropriate developmental pathways and high-quality instruction
• Initiatives around Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking
• Rolling out four Projects funded by the College’s Innovation Fund. (I will write in more detail about these at a later time).
• Completing the Centre for Learning and Innovation and Campus Heart Project

Even though we are starting the year in an unusual way 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 every blessing for 2022 and look forward to seeing people around campus in the not too distant future.  

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

We are so looking forward to welcoming all our students back to campus on Monday.  I’d like to provide you with a few reminders regarding uniform to help them prepare for this return.

All students are to be neatly groomed and in a complete St Peters uniform which meets College expectations.  

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

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. 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.

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.

We would appreciate your support in reminding your child of the College’s grooming and uniform expectations before they start school, as this will assist them to prepare for the coming school year and help to ensure they start in a positive manner.

Please click on this link for full listing of uniform requirements

Girls Formal Hat

We have been advised by The School Locker, due to shipping issues, there is a delay on the delivery of the Girls Formal Hat.  Expected delivery is mid-March. 

For those students on the waitlist for a Formal Hat, please wear your bucket hat in the meantime. 

Most Lutherans know the hymn, A Mighty Fortress is our God (words and music by Dr Martin Luther). People often refer to Luther’s hymn as 'the hymn of the Reformation', and it’s also the hymn of our school, St Peters.

But for us who are living through these COVID times nearly 500 years later, there is a profound message for us, not only in its message, but in the actual origin of Luther’s most famous hymn.

In 1527, the plague hit Luther’s hometown of Wittenberg, and people fled the city, including pastors and students at the Wittenberg University. It was during this time that Luther wrote his famous paper, Should a Christian Flee the Plague. Martin and his wife Katie also opened their home to many sick and dying people, turning it into a hospice and a refuge for those needing care. At the end of that same year, Martin and Katie were blessed with a little daughter, Elizabeth, who was very sick from birth and sadly died only months later, in May 1528. This was a time of great difficulty for Luther, and it was in this struggle that he wrote A Mighty Fortress giving it the title 'A Hymn of Comfort'.

This famous 'Hymn of the Reformation' could be referred to as a battle hymn, but not in the sense of fighting human enemies. It was a battle hymn in the sense, of the struggle we all know too well – against suffering and doubt in the midst of uncertain times – notably during a pandemic.

At the heart of Luther’s hymn is the Christ focus:

Christ Jesus, who is the 'valiant one' who fights for us.
Christ Jesus who stands with us, when we are isolated or unsure.
Christ Jesus, who holds fast to us, in his 'fortress' embrace.
Christ Jesus, who is not far but present with us.

At the start of this year as we face new uncertainties around COVID, we are given words of faith to sing from Luther’s own journey through pandemic and uncertainty – bold words of the comfort of the love of God, showered upon us in the life our Lord, Jesus Christ: “A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon, Our faithful helper in all need, our stay, whate’er may happen.”

Chaplain Kirstin

Don't forget to connect and follow St Peters on social media! We have various groups and have listed the correct account links below. Please note that some subsections of the school have their own accounts but, these (below) are the only Indooroopilly-linked accounts that St Peters Lutheran College endorses.

Instagram

St Peters Lutheran College (general)
St Peters Ironbark
St Peters Boarding
St Peters Sport
SPOSA

Facebook

St Peters Lutheran College (general)
St Peters Strings
St Peters Choirs
St Peters Bands
SPOSA
St Peters Lutheran Church

Twitter

St Peters Lutheran College (general)

LinkedIn

St Peters Lutheran College (general)

YouTube

St Peters Lutheran College (general)

Looking forward to seeing everyone back at school. We have planned some exciting events at the Langer Library for Term 1. We’ll start on Monday 14 February with the combined Library Lovers Week and Queensland School Libraries Week. Also being celebrated this term is the Langer Library’s 50th Anniversary and we will commence the Student Book Club meetings and more….

Opening hours are 7.45am to 8.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 4.00pm on Fridays. There may be some changes to these times due to Covid-19, so keep an eye out for notifications. Any alterations will be advertised in the Rock and on the Langer Library webpage. 

After school, Day Scholars and Boarders, in Years 7 to 12 are most welcome to use the Langer Library. Years 11 and 12 students don’t forget that the Theile House Study Centre is also open from 7.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45am to 3.15pm on Fridays for you. Upper Primary students - Years 5 and 6 - are asked to refer to the Upper Primary Administration for information regarding their after-school facilities. For more information about the Langer Library refer to our webpage - http://libguides.stpeters.qld.edu.au/librarywebpage

Join us on Saturday 12 March from 10am - 2pm for our annual Open Day. 

Sporting, musical, artistic and subject displays, tours, performances, talks and much more. 

Register online and bring along family and friends for a great day out.

Academic Scholarships

Applications for Academic Scholarships for students entering Years 7 or 10 in 2023 are now open.   

The Edutest Academic Scholarship Exam takes place at the St Peters Indooroopilly campus in February 2022.

Applications close on Friday 11 February, 2022.   

For further information regarding Academic Scholarships at St Peters, please contact Admissions: (07) 3377 6236 or admissions@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Please note: Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. Temporary visa holders (e.g. 188 visas, 457 visas, 500 visas etc.) are not eligible to apply. Academic Scholarship guidelines can be found here.

Whilst the start to school looks a little different this year, we still send a warm welcome to the 2022 academic year. A very special welcome to our new families that have joined us this year - thank you for choosing St Peters.

Orientation Day looked a little different this year but is filled with important information and connections for our new students. Last Friday I had the pleasure of speaking to the new students in Senior School via Teams about all things academic. Firefly and the Community Portal for both students and parents are an invaluable resource for information. Also please keep an eye out for important notices in the weekly newsletter.

The dates for celebrating our academic success for both Scholars’ Assembly and Junior High Academic Awards ceremonies are currently being discussed. We ask that all students keep our school motto, Plus Ultra, at the forefront of their minds when setting their academic goals, as we strive for academic best for each and every student. Through virtual classrooms and face to face, we have seen our students shine throughout last year.

Thank you for those families that have contacted me regarding subject changes. In light of the redesigned start, the cut-off date for any changes to Semester 1 subjects is changed to Friday 11 February. Please email subjectchanges@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Wishing all our students an enjoyable, productive and successful year. Please let me know if you need anything.

Rachael Turnbull
Head of 7-12 Curriculum – Students

Welcome to a wonderful year of creation, collaboration, discussion and problem solving with the cocurricular offerings from the Exceptional Learning Department. Our highly successful Senior Ethics Olympiad and Future Problem Solving teams are currently welcoming new members.

Future Problem Solving (FPS) is a research-based, academic program that develops problem-solving strategies, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and effective communication. Participants from Years 7 -12 research a series of global topics and apply a six-step creative problem solving process. Teams of four utilise their knowledge and the problem-solving process to address an imagined situation set in the future. From there, they complete a 'booklet' addressing, critically analysing, and solving a major issue in the Future Scene. St Peters has a very proud tradition of involvement in the National Finals, with several teams going on to compete in International Finals.

For further information, please see https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/clubs-groups-and-societies/future-problem-solving

Senior Ethics Olympiad is an opportunity for students in Years 10-12 to engage in interesting and considered discussions about a variety of ethical cases with other students. Cases this year include: university admission by lottery; discrimination & freedom of speech; anti-natalism; and performance art. A number of ethical theories are explored as a way of building understanding and lines of reasoning. Closer to the competition, teams of five are selected based on students’ ability to engage in careful and critical ethical discourse.

For further information, please see https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/clubs-groups-and-societies/ethics-olympiad

Anni Gold
Gifted & Talented Coordinator (P-12)

A warm welcome to our 2022 College year.  While it has not been the start we were hoping for, I continue to commend the staff in the Primary Years for their innovation, creativity and tenacity, as we commenced our learning online.

I thank all parents, many of whom are juggling their work with the management of small children, who have taken our At Home Learning Program and implemented this with patience and good humour.

Staff in the Primary Years are certainly looking forward to the return of our students next week, and we offer a warm St Peters welcome to our new students and families as they join our community in the coming weeks.

Parent Information Sessions

As we continue to implement the College’s COVID Safe Plan, we have moved our 2022 Parent Information Evenings to an online platform. Video recordings from class teachers and Primary specialists will be made available to parents on Friday 18 January, 2022.  The Primary Years will then host several Teams meetings on the evening of Tuesday 22 February to answer any questions or queries you may have regarding St Peters and your child’s 2022 classroom.

We will also provide a PowerPoint of the main points discussed on your Year Level Firefly page which can be used as a future point of reference. We look forward to meeting with you, albeit in an online forum, to discuss the exciting year ahead.

Staffing Update

This year we welcome three new teachers to the Primary Years. Miss Sophie McLellan joins us in Prep, Mrs Helle Walsh in Year 5, and Mr Jason Marsden has become a member of the Year 6 team. These new teachers come to us with a breadth of experience both in primary schooling and in the PYP, and I know they will enhance their teams and the educational community.  We warmly welcome these new staff members and trust that they will become an integral part of St Peters into the future.

We also welcome back Mrs Elise Moncrieff, who is once again teaching in Year 2, as she returns from parental leave.

A few helpful reminders as we prepare our students for their return to the College

• Pay attention to your child’s emotional needs – ask them how they are feeling and listen to what they are excited or worried about
• Be aware of your own behaviour – if you are worried, your child may be too!  Be calm and positive when talking about the return to the College
• Reassure your child that being at the College is safe and remind them of what they love about coming to the College
• Be aware of the College’s new processes and procedures in the light of COVID–19, especially with drop off and pick up
• Put in place a ‘back to school’ routine in your home
• Debrief about the school day when you pick them up but keep it positive.  ‘What was fun today?’, ‘What will you do differently tomorrow?’
• Have some family time after the school day – your child has probably missed being at home!

With the end of our summer holidays in sight, I thank you, the College community of staff, parents and guardians, for the patience, humour and support you have all offered during this difficult time.

We can’t wait to see you all soon.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

Welcome to 2022!

On behalf of the Junior High staff I welcome you to the 2022 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 know that students will be returning to On Campus Learning next week.  

Monday 7 February will include a number of 'Orientation Activities' aimed at enabling students to adjust to their surroundings now that they will be participating in On Campus Learning. My sincere thanks go to the Junior High Year Level Coordinators, Form Class Teachers and Subject teachers for their time, care and attention given to the students as we have navigated our way through this somewhat different start to the year.

We have all been impressed with how our students have shown initiative and approached challenges this week as they worked through their timetables and managed At Home Learning.   

Uniform

Mrs Delaney, Deputy Head of College, has clearly outlined the uniform requirements for students in her section of this week’s The Rock. We will be reminding the students of our expectations in a variety of forums over coming weeks and, as always, your support is crucial in maintaining high standards in this area. Could I please ask that you go through Mrs Delaney’s information with your child.

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 been 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 - 3:45pm.  Please follow the link to the ‘Student Set Down & Pick Up Application Form’ Click Here

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.

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

Welcome to the 2022 school year. Whilst it is not the start to the year that we were hoping for, Senior School students should be commended for the positive approach they have demonstrated with At Home Learning and we look forward to welcoming students back on campus next week.  

In preparation for the return to face-to-face learning, a reminder that academic classes commence at 8:05am and we encourage students to arrive at school with adequate time to prepare themselves for the day ahead. It is important that we start the school year in a positive way ensuring our uniform and grooming expectations are being met. This term, students will be required to arrive and depart from school in their formal uniforms and will have the opportunity to change in and out of their PE uniform as required throughout the day.  

On Wednesday 9 February (5:30 – 7:30pm) the Senior School Parent Information evening was to  be held in the PAC.  Due to the current public health directions in place, this evening will now be held online, with parents able to obtain meaningful information relevant to each specific year group and pathway of study.  More information will be provided to parents in the coming days, including a list of staff who will be presenting and the topics to be covered. 

Another important date on our College Calendar that has needed to be postponed is our annual Scholars Assembly where we recognise the academic excellence that exists within our sub-school. Given the significance of this occasion, we are awaiting the opportunity that will allow special guests to attend in person so we can honour and celebrate our students appropriately. The Graduating Class of 2021 performed incredibly well and it will be wonderful to invite them back for this ceremony. Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation with further details. 

If there is anything we can be doing to assist or support students or families at this time, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Academic Care and Wellbeing Team as per the details below:  

KEY CONTACTS

Mrs Dani Tucker
Year 10 Coordinator (Acting)
Phone: 07 3377 6594
d.tucker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mr Wes Meurant
Year 11 Coordinator
Phone: 07 3377 6568
w.meurant@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Miss Bronwyn Jamieson
Year 12 Coordinator
Phone: 07 3377 6572
b.jamieson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mrs Rachael Turnbull
Head of Curriculum – Students
Phone: 07 3377 6523
r.turnbull@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mrs Amanda Huxham
Deputy Head of Senior School (Acting)
Phone: 07 3377 6516
a.huxham@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mr David Rushmore
Head of Senior School
d.rushmore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

David Rushmore
Head of Senior School

Welcome to 2022 Access Arts and some fabulous artmaking opportunities!

Open to all students in Years 7-12.

Registrations are essential

• Painting Workshop Wednesdays 
• The Young Archies (blended online /studio) Mondays
• Capture Photography Competition (submit your entry by the due dates)

All Program details are located on Firefly: 

https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/clubs-groups-and-societies/access-arts

Painting workshop link

“To have an adventurous life, we have to lose the fear of failing.”  Anon

Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 1

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

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

• Boys and Girls Swimming
• 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 9 February and concluding on Wednesday 9 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 will not be held this year. Instead, swimmers will need to nominate themselves directly to the Met West Trials. All students can nominate for the trials however, they must be able to swim the qualification times that will be included in the email to be sent to all Years 4, 5 and 6 parents. All the information regarding the nomination process will be emailed this week Please check for this email as nominations must be in by Friday 11 February.

Boys Cricket

Years 4 - 6 Boys will be playing in the AIC Cricket competition. This week, training will be on Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm – 6:00pm and Friday afternoon, 3:30pm – 6:00pm. On Saturday 5 February 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 Boy’s parents. 

Next week, Cricket training will resume in its usual time on Wednesday (3:30pm-5:00pm) at the cricket nets and during Sport for Life on Friday afternoons.

Girls Club Netball

St Peters will be entering teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) again in 2022. The St Peters WDNA Netball is open to all girls in Years 3-6. Sign-on information has been sent to students and parents this week. 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. WDNA Netball Training begins on Wednesday 16 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 28 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

• 4 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Season Launch (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 11 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 16 February - Primary Girls Years 4-6 Metro Meet TBC (St Peters 25m Pool)
• 18 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (Centenary Aquatic Centre)
• 23 February – Met West Swimming Trials (Chandler)
• 24 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (Chandler)
• 4 March – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 8 March – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Championships (Chandler)
• 10 March – Primary (Years 4-6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival (St Peters 50m pool)

Training Times

AIC Cricket – The following times will be effective as of Monday 7 February

• 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 9 February  

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

Primary Girls WDNA Netball – Training begins on Wednesday 16 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: Monday 7 February – Friday 11 March
• Cross Country: Monday 14 March – Wednesday 30 March

Primary Years Inter-House Cross Country Carnivals

Years 4-6 Inter-House Cross Country Carnival

Monday 28 March | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Robertson Park

Prep–Year 3 Inter-House Cross Country Carnival

Tuesday 29 March | 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Robertson Park

Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion

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

Welcome back to the 2022 school year and for our new families, welcome to the St Peters Community.

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 2022 year. As 2022 unfolds, in what has been a challenging start for all, we look forward to another amazing year of Girls Sport. I hope the perseverance and resilience we all demonstrated over the last two years 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. 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 of our swimmers do amazingly well as members of the St Peters Western Team who were once again crowned number one in Queensland at the State Championships. Many of our girls enjoyed an outstanding meet with many PB’s achieved – amazing results, well done to all our girls and coaches!

Another amazing performance was by our Year 11 student, Alexis B, who won a silver medal at the Open Water National Championships in Adelaide last weekend. What an outstanding achievement by Lexi - her hard work is certainly paying off!

At St Peters, we pride ourselves on many things but when it comes to sport, we particularly value commitment and communication. Commitment to a team is something we emphasise in Girls Sport, and parents we would appreciate your support in reiterating the importance of honouring a commitment. When girls sign on for a Sport it is important, they consider whether they can uphold this commitment for the season. Each sport will have two training sessions and a game/meet each week in season and it is vital that girls do their best to attend these sessions. If they are unable to attend a session, we ask the girls to please communicate this with their Coach and the Coordinator of the Sport.

This week we have had Senior Softball, Senior Australian Rules and BWPI Water Polo training commencing with INTERIM Training schedules along with the 2022 Swim Season launch this Friday afternoon. Next week, Basketball, Football, Touch & Cross-Country pre-seasons commence. Sign-ons for all these sports have been emailed to girls this week.

Please Note, students can only sign on for ONE of the Autumn Fixture sports but they can do both Cross Country & Swimming, along with one Autumn Fixture Sport.

Autumn Fixtures

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

BASKETBALL

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

FOOTBALL

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

TOUCH

Coordinators: Ms Anne-Marie George - a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au and Mrs Belinda Byrne – b.byrne@stpeters.qld.edu.au

ALL NEW GIRLS WISHING TO TRIAL FOR THE OPEN TEAMS – PLEASE EMAIL THE COORDINATOR OF THE SPORT.

SWIMMING

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

2022 ST PETERS SWIMMING SEASON LAUNCH – please see flyer attached.

The first of the Friday night ‘Lead Up’ Meets is on this Friday 4 February. All girls wanting to be a part of the QGSSSA team are invited to attend.

If you would like to be considered for the 2022 QGSSSA Swim Team it is VERY important that you attend trainings. Trainings will commence next week at 6.15am on Wednesday 9 February at the 50m pool and will continue weekly Monday & Wednesday until the QGSSSA Swim Championships on Wednesday 2 March – further details can be found on the St Peters App. Please also note the extra school session on offer, Monday & Thursday afternoons, commencing Thursday 10 February & concluding Monday 28 February.

AUSTRALIAN RULES (Years 10-12 only)

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

Welcome to the 2022 QGSSSA Senior Australian Rules season.

Training has commenced this week, any new girls in Years 10 -12, if you are interested in playing Senior Australian Rules, please email Mrs Champion.

The first Gala Day is now Saturday 19 February and continues on 26 February, 5 & 12 March.

The Season draw will be on the App as soon as it is finalised.

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. Training has commenced this week, any new girls in Years 10 -12, if you are interested in playing Senior Softball, please email Ms Holman.

The first round of games is now Saturday 12 February and continues on 19 Feb, 26 Feb and 5 March, (12 March if wet weather occurs)

The Season draw will be on the App as soon as it is finalised.

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

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

Water Polo training has begun this week with the INTERIM Training Schedule. Normal training will resume next week with minor changes to the Training Schedule for Term 1, this can also be found on the St Peters App.

Games for the 2021/2022 season recommence on Saturday 12 February; the draw will be on the App as soon as it is finalised.                                                                                                                                                                    

CROSS COUNTRY

Coordinator: Mr Russel Hansen – r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country pre-season training commences next week 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.

Anne-Marie Champion
Girls Sport Coordinator

Luke Donatini Boys Sport Coordinator 
3377 6234  |  l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Welcome to St Peters Boys Sport for 2022!

We hope that you all had a wonderful break over the Christmas and New Year period and keen to get involved in St Peters Sport in 2022. 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 2022 and beyond. 

A major focus of our AIC sporting program in Term 1 of 2022 will be to further nurture 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 cocurricular activity plays a significant role in developing. It is not too late to sign up for either Volleyball, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, and Australian Rules for this term. We encourage all students who have not signed up for a Term 1 sport to contact the sporting coordinators listed below and they will be happy to assist you with respect to trials, trainings and games. Please also note that AIC Round 1 for Open Australian Rules, First VI Volleyball and First XI Cricket commences this weekend (Friday 4 & Saturday 5 February).  All other age groups will play trial games this weekend verse Padua College. Please refer to the St Peters App for details of times and venues for games this coming Friday and Saturday.

St Peters Western Number One Club in 2021

Congratulations to the St Peters Western Swimming Club for taking once again gaining the title of Champion Club in Queensland following their sensational performances at the 2021 Queensland Swimming Championships in December 2021. Well done to all involved. Another fantastic year of swimming for SPW club.

Swimmers Excel at Australian Open Water Championships

Congratulations to Robbie T (Year 12) who in the 10km race won his age group and placed fourth overall in the Open Men’s division. Robbie backed up to also claim victory in the 5km race in the 18/19 Years division whilst also placing fourth overall in the Open 5km division. These performances have cemented Robbie in the Australian team. Younger brother Sam T (Year 11) also excelled winning the both the 16 Years 7.5km race and the 5km race to claim the title of Australian Champion for both distances. A great effort also by Callum B (Year 11) who place 11th overall in the 17 Years 7.5km race and 17th in the 5km race.

Congratulation gentlemen on your fantastic performances!

National Volleyball Schools Cup Success

Congratulations to our St Peters Year 10A and Year 11A Volleyball teams who were both victorious and winning Gold within their respective divisions at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup on the Gold Coast early in December 2021.

St Peters Term 1 AIC Sport

AIC Volleyball, Cricket, Australian Rules and Swimming are the current IN-SEASON BOYS 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.  

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.

Volleyball, Cricket, Australian Rules, 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.   

It is imperative that all boys participating in any Term 1 sport are now attending training and are available for this weekend’s scheduled 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 teammates. If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, and also the respective coordinator/s.   

St Peters Boys Sport Dress Standards

With the commencement of a new sporting year, we would like to highlight once again that all boys participating for St Peters in sport are to be fully dressed in the correct St Peters training and/or game apparel.

St Peters Training

• St Peters sports polo shirt (or St Peters specific sport program shirt)
• St Peters sports shorts
• White St Peters socks or plain white socks (no other coloured socks to be worn)

St Peters Game Day

• St Peters playing jersey / singlet / shirt
• St Peters sports shorts or specific shorts / trousers 
• White St Peters socks / plain white socks / St Peters sport specific socks (eg. football / rugby)

Spectating at St Peters AIC Fixture Games

Any St Peters student who arrives at AIC sporting fixtures (either home or away) are expected to be dressed in St Peters formal uniform or St Peters sports uniform if spectating. No St Peters student is to attend an AIC sporting venue if they are not dressed appropriately and will be asked to leave the venue.

KEY CONTACTS

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

St Peters AIC Volleyball Coordinator:
Mr Russel Hansen – r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

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

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

St Peters AIC Cross Country Coordinators: 
Mr Russel Hansen – r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Mrs Kerry Schreiber (coaching) – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Boys Rowing Sign Up

The St Peters Boys Rowing program completes in the South East Queensland Rowing Conference 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/3gNxg4HwgXYqBWsG7

Sign up is required to be completed by no later than Friday afternoon 4 February. 

Save the date!

Find balance at the ever-popular annual St Peters Ladies Lunch. Join us and our host Rebecca Sparrow and guest speaker Shivani Gupta for a day of delicious food, great company and inspirational conversation. 

Tickets available for purchase via Eventbrite from Monday 21 February at 9am: https://bit.ly/St-Peters-Ladies-Lunch-2022

P&F Support Groups

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 a coffee and chat.

Community Grants Program

Round 1 P&F Community Grant applications are now open. More information and the application form is available on Firefly here.

P&F Events

The P&F Committee are once again looking forward to engaging with the college community to host the following events in 2022.

P&F Meetings 

2022 P&F College Forum Dates

Venue: Performing Arts Centre, Theatrette | Time: 6:00pm Drinks & Nibbles – 6:30pm Presentations.

Term 1: Monday 7 February – postponed
Term 2: Monday 9 May 
Term 3: Monday 22 August
Term 4: Monday 14 November

Sub-School Parent Support Group Meetings

The three Sub-Schools (Primary Years, Junior High and Senior School) hold a Parent Support Group Meeting each term to which parents & caregivers are invited to attend. This is an opportunity for parents to engage with the respective Sub-School Leadership teams.

2022 Primary Years Parent Support Group Meetings | 8:30am - 9:30am at P&F Centre

Term 1: Tuesday 1 March
Term 2: Tuesday 3 May
Term 3: Thursday 4 August
Term 4: Thursday 13 October

2022 Junior High Parent Support Group Meetings | 8:30am - 9:30am at P&F Centre

Term 1: Wednesday 23 Feb
Term 2: Wednesday 18 May
Term 3: Tuesday 2 August
Term 4: Wednesday 2 November

Term 1: Thursday 3 March
Term 2: Thursday 12 May
Term 3: Thursday 1 September
Term 4: Thursday 3 November

SPOSA Meetings

This year our SPOSA committee meetings will be held in the P&F Centre with the exception of our first meeting which will be via Teams. Any Old Scholar is welcome to attend and be involved in discussions and planning of events for the year ahead. If you are interested in joining us please contact the SPOSA office sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6592.

2022 dates for SPOSA meetings:

• 8 Feb – online  
• 14 March
• 10 May
• 13 June
• 8 August
• 5 September
• 10 October
• 7 November

Year 12 Tie

The Seniors of 2021 left a legacy by designing a tie for all future seniors which can be worn in Year 12 and in their future years. Right is a photo of what they designed which links back to the tie Scholars wore in the 1970s.

Generation Pocket

St Peters, in partnership with the St Peters Old Scholars Association, offer the children and grandchildren of Old Scholars the opportunity to take part in an initiative to acknowledge the tradition of returning generations to the College. The program acknowledges St Peters students from Year 7 who have had parents or grandparents attend St Peters in previous years. Blazers will be required early in term one ready for term two formal uniform.

If you are interested in finding out more information regarding this, please contact the SPOSA office on 3377 6592 or sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au