FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY

Years 7 - 12 Strings/Brass/Percussion/Wind auditions;
2019 Captains Installation (8:05AM);
Boarding Camp.

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY

BWPI Water polo;
Years 10 – 12 Softball Holiday Clinic;
Years 5 – 12 AIC Cricket and Volleyball trials.

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY

P&F Meeting (7pm);
Year 7 Orientation Week;
Year 7 Camp (7A - 7E);
Years 8 & 9 Parent Information Evening (6pm);
Music rehearsals commence.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY

Instrumental lessons commence.

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY

Year 7 Camp (7F - 7K);
Year 9 Leadership Day;
Years 10 -12 Parent Information Evening (5:30pm).

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Years 5 & 6 Parent Information Evening (6:30pm);
Year 5A and 5B MEBS Auditions.

Welcome to the 2019 School Year

A very warm welcome to the 2019 school year for 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 was wonderful to have all our 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

Life at St Peters never really stops, with our students afforded a number of amazing opportunities during the break. Approximately 40 of this years Year 12 students spent two weeks in Cambodia working with a local village as part of our annual Service Learning Trip to that country. Also 45 of our Strings Musicians from Years 7-12 experienced the trip of a lifetime to Europe and Asia performing in a range of settings. We also had a group of students spend their Christmas holidays attending school in Germany as part of our languages program. Thank you to all staff involved for providing our young people with these beyond the classroom learning experiences.
 
The physical enhancement of the campus continued during the break with resurfacing of the Stolz Road Courts, the installation of much needed air-conditioning in the Hospitality Kitchen and Classrooms, and the building of new bathrooms for our male boarders. Most importantly if you have driven past Dohler Building on College Drive, you would have noticed work on the lower six classrooms. This is the beginning of our repurposement projects in our learning areas, as we transform the learning environments to reflect the best of what we know about how students’ learn. The Lower Dohler Project is due for completion in mid to late March.  

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. This is where doing the little things, doing the ‘one percenters’ to borrow an idea from Australian Rules Football is important. If you follow ‘Aussie Rules’ you will often hear coaches and television commentators talk about ‘one percenters’. ‘One-percenters’ represent small, often unrewarded, often overlooked behaviours that help out the team performance as a whole. They may include spoils, smothers or off-the-ball work such as shepherds.  Coaches in Australian Football discuss positive team culture in terms of individuals recording more ‘one-percenters’ to help out the overall standing of the team. Great goal kickers, spectacular marks, or heroics on ground get all the headlines, but good team players, like the Brisbane Lions Luke Hodge midfielder are also good at the ‘one-percenters.’

In the context of St Peters, ‘one-percenters’ are those behaviours that make an impact on achievement, reputation, climate and culture, but may not be readily seen and appreciated.
 
For example; polished shoes are a one percenter. Polished shoes show that you care about your appearance and that you are prepared to look after your belongings. Students thanking a teacher at the end of the lesson is another one percenter. When a student thanks a teacher when they’ve enjoyed the activity and learnt something new, this shows that they are reflecting on their learning and can appreciate the efforts of others. Students attending a Musical Concert at the College is another one percenter. By doing this it shows that they consider themselves to be part of something bigger and that they are loyal and appreciative of the efforts of their classmates. Saying hello to someone as you pass them is another one percenter. This small act is significant in helping to make people feel welcome. Using impeccable manners in all interactions with members of the College community, including volunteers, parents, and staff is a one percenter that helps to build a positive community. Students leaving their lunch area and learning area in pristine condition when they’ve finished is another example of a one percenter that just helps to make St Peters a better place to learn and live together.

In addition, one percenters also make a difference to whether or not students achieve their academic study goals. One percenters that have a positive impact on student learning include:

• arriving for class on time
• asking questions in class
• having the correct equipment for class
• recording homework and study requirements methodically at the end of each lesson
• handing in a draft of an assignment early to maximise feedback opportunities
• engaging in the learning activity and completing the tasks set

These one percenters not only raise individual academic performance, they help to lift the learning of the whole College.

We often don’t comment when one percenters are done, but when they aren’t done it is noticeable and obvious. When they aren’t done the tone, culture, climate and learning of our College suffers. When they are done the overall health and achievement of St Peters rises. The cumulative effect of these one percenters on the St Peters Community is potentially extraordinary- and help to make student learning and well-being, and our College great.

So my challenge to all our students, and in fact all members of our community in 2019 is ‘what are the one percenters you need to be doing on a daily basis this year to make this happen?'

Welcome and welcome back!

Welcome to the new school year! We hope and pray you had a restful holiday and are looking forward to re-connect with our St Peters community and to a new year of learning and growing.

Teachers and staff have been busy preparing through the weeks leading up to our first official school week to set you up for success in 2019.

Last Monday staff went on a retreat to begin the new year and transition from holiday to work again. As part of that we celebrated together in God’s presence. Our Head of College set the positive tone and direction for the year and we reflected on God’s wonderful grace—which is the foundation from which we operate and live.

When a new year begins we celebrate with holidays, marking a new beginning and we welcome all challenges and opportunities to come. So too a fresh week begins with Sunday, a day of rest, of connecting with God, our families and friends and ourselves. From the rest and refreshment we have been granted we step into the new school year, with all its challenges and joys, its highs and lows. We are served, strengthened encouraged, refreshed – a gift of God and then we are sent out to serve, learn and grow. We are blessed to be a blessing.

And the promise of God is to be with us all along the way, no matter what.

So, as you step into this new school year – whether with confidence or perhaps a little apprehension—you can do so with hope and the assurance that the One who blessed you with rest, and who is with you all along, will never withdraw his love, his grace, his care.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Cor 13:14)

Pastor Thomas

The Asian Lutheran congregation invite you to the Chinese New Year celebration and also advise that:

1. English conversion class will start on Wednesday 6 February, and
2. a parents prayer meeting starts on Tuesday 5 February.

Please contact Lily Tam, Lay Worker of Queensland Lutheran Asian Church | St Peter’s Lutheran College Indooroopilly | Liaison, Asian Community, for details ph 0421 822 018.

Chinese New Year

Welcome back everyone! 

Our 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 on the first and last weeks of each term. 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. Year 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 please refer to our webpage… 

http://libguides.stpeters.qld.edu.au/librarywebpage

Volunteers in the St Peters Archives

If you have time on your hands and would like to help out at the St Peters Archives, then this is for you...

We have many different projects in the Archives that need to be completed. It ranges from identifying people and places in photos to scanning documents. You can even do some tasks from home. Please contact the Alumni staff on 07 3377 6592 if you are interested.

Tutors

The Old Scholars Association has a list of past students who are willing to tutor students from year 10 in various subjects. If you need a tutor for your child please contact the Alumni staff on 07 3377 6592 and we will put you in contact with these past students.

This question often comes up in family discussions, for a range of reasons. If it does arise, the reasons behind the question would be the best guide to an appropriate response for individual circumstances.

Students who have experienced interruption to their learning due to illness, subject change or re-location, may need some extra assistance to get their learning back on track. Perhaps a renewed sense of purpose and determination to improve is linked to a need for extra support. Whatever the background, a first consideration might be the range of resources that are available at St Peters Lutheran College to support success in the learning journey.

1. Classroom teacher – as the need arises
2. Academic support – weekly tutorials
3. Private tutoring service 

The Mathematics Department offer free voluntary tutorials across all year levels from Years 7 to 12.  Students can check tutorial schedules on Firefly (Maths page) for times and locations and attend as needed.

Please note, students are expected to bring specific questions or areas of concerns. These sessions are student orientated and will not operate as a teacher lead class.

Come to our first Life Symposium, held at St Peters PAC, on 28 February and bring along your screen/teenager. Our revealing Symposium will discuss the impact of the digital age and help families find ways to minimise harmful effects of screen time. If finding a balance of screen and lifestyle is important for your family come along to this free event and click the link to register. The event will be broken into two distinct sections. An insightful documentary will feature which will then be followed by a lively discussion led by Brisbane Psychiatrist, Dr Nga Tran, and General Practitioner, Dr Joshua Betts. Thank you for your support—and also to the 250+ who have registered so far—it will be an incredible night. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/st-peters-life-symposium-2019-screenagers-tickets-54897504915

Welcome to 2019

I extend a warm welcome to the 2019 academic year, both to new and returning families, and to staff and students. Much work has taken place over the Christmas holidays in order for the school year to commence seamlessly and I take this opportunity to thank the staff who have worked behind the scenes in many capacities for this to occur.

We have a number of new families commencing at the beginning of this year. For Lower Primary (LP), we will acknowledge those new members of the College community who are beginning their educational journey with us, at our first assembly Friday, 1 February.  Upper Primary (UP) students who are new will be welcomed Thursday, 31 January at our 2:20pm assembly in the PAC.

I know the St Peters community will quickly make these families feel very much at home.

We also welcome our new Prep students and parents to the College. I am confident their entry into school life will be one filled with excitement and adventure.
 
I am also excited to, once again, work in the Primary area of the College in 2019. Supporting me are the two deputies who will have oversight of the daily operations of each area – Mr Cameron Glass, Acting Deputy Head of Lower Primary and Ms Lia Trevisan, Deputy Upper Primary.  Administration officers will continue to be the front face of each area; Mrs Pip Morton in LP and Mrs Kym Leigh in UP.  They will support students, parents and staff with day-to-day queries, first-aid and many other administrative aspects of the life of the Primary Years. Please be sure to introduce yourselves when you are next at the College.

Mr Mike Bishop will continue in his role as our Kiss-and-Go Supervisor along with assisting in administration in Lower Primary.  

We also have several new teachers commencing this year: Mrs Debbie King in Year 1, Mrs Melinda Pratt in Year 2, Mrs Sherrie Knipe as our Primary Art Teacher, Mrs Melanie Saunders as our German Teacher, Mr Grant Carlson in HPE P-6, Mrs Fiona Hynd Prep Assistant, and we welcome back onto class for this year Mrs Donna Edwards in Year 3 and Mrs Melissa Terry and Mrs Penny Patterson in Year 6.
 
We also welcome our new counsellors to Primary Years.  Mrs Andrea McCarthy will work with the Lower Primary students and families and Miss Jessica Mason will work with our Upper Primary students and families.  We are sure you will join us in welcoming our new staff when you have the opportunity to meet them.

For a full list of staffing for 2019, please go to the Primary page of Firefly.

Classes for 2019

When creating new classes each year, a mixture of ability level pupils, gender and personalities and needs are taken into consideration. Academically from time to time, the class teacher may be joined with another staff member to focus on those students needing additional support in one form or another. By having professionals working in conjunction the needs of pupils can be better met within a happy and familiar environment. Occasionally students may also be withdrawn from the class for specific skill building, but most often the needs of each child should be accommodated within their class environment. The teaching staff here in the College are experts in the fields in which they teach and have very high levels of pedagogical knowledge and skill, including the use of evidence-based teaching strategies. Please be assured all staff will endeavour to meet the academic needs of your child.

The same applies to their social and emotional needs. Building new working relationships within classes provides students with a wide circle of acquaintances. Students do not have to be with their best friends all day to enjoy their schooling, and can relish the opportunity to catch up with them at lunchtime and in the wider social context of their personal lives. Resilience is one of the PYP attitudes which we overtly teach, so if your child might be a little anxious about a new class structure, please reassure them that we will help them develop new friendships while strengthening old ones. Staff will support your child with friendships in and out of the classroom throughout the year.

Uniform Expectations 

Jewellery

Girls and boys are permitted to wear a watch. Girls only may wear a pair of small plain gold or matching studs/sleepers.  Other earrings are to be kept for special occasions and not worn to school.

School Shoes

Joggers are to be predominately white.  No coloured shoes or laces are permitted as they do not form part of the school uniform. On Formal Day/s black leather lace up shoes is the required footwear for both boys and girls.  Please ensure your child is in the correct uniform each day for school.   

Hair

Girls’ hair is to be tied back off their face if it touches the shoulder or longer.  School ribbons are to be used.  No coloured ribbons other than school colours or clips or coloured hair ties are to be worn.  Boys’ hair is to be neat and tidy out of their eyes and not below the bottom of the collar.  Crew cuts must be no shorter than a No 2 blade.

Swimming 

Swimming commences next week in the Primary Years.  Please note the information sent home via email earlier this week outlining requirements for your child and their swimming day.  All students are required to participate in swimming lessons.

Date claimers

Parent Information Sessions

Prep Information Night: Tuesday 12 February 5.45pm – 7.15pm | Prep Centre/Belfield Hall
Years 1 & 2 Information Night:Tuesday 12 February 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Belfield Hall
Years 3 & 4 Information Night:Thursday 14 February 6.30pm – 8.00pm | Belfield Hall
Years 5 & 6 Information Night:Thursday 7 February 6.30pm – 8pm | Chapel

Pam Carden
HEAD OF PRIMARY YEARS

On behalf of the Junior High staff I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the year.
 
Tuesday’s “Orientation Day” has enabled all Year 7 students and new Year 8 & 9 students to adjust to their surroundings prior to the start of the school year.
 
I have been particularly impressed with how the students have been able to take the initiative and approach problems with a sense of fun and adventure as they read timetables and find their way around such a large campus. Equally pleasing has been the friendliness exhibited by returning students as they welcome new members to our community. 
 
Next week the Year 7s are attending their ‘Fun and Friendship’ camp at Luther Heights Youth Camp - Coolum where they will be faced with adventure and team development challenges.  No doubt the students will come away with memories to last a life-time. I will be attending camp for the full week and look forward to getting to know the students. Ms Kelly Fox – Deputy Head of Junior High, will be managing Junior High during this week.

While not on camp, Year 7 students will be participating in alternative programs at school in their Form Class groups as well as some normal lessons. This program aims to further assist the students’ transition to Junior High. Sessions include:

• Library Skills Session – accessing databases and online resources
• Swimming Session – Preparing for Swimming Carnival next week (7F-K Tuesday 5th February Period 1 & 2 and 7A-E Friday 8th February Period 1 & 2)
• An introduction to ‘Character Strengths’ and our Academic Care and Wellbeing Program.
• BYOD sessions

Schedule for these days can be found on Firefly via Resources>Secondary Indooroopilly>Secondary Parent Information>Junior High Parent Information>Year Level Pages>Year 7

COMMUNICATION

In a large organisation such as SPLC it can be challenging to work out who to contact if you have a question or concern. Over coming weeks I hope to showcase the ways you can keep informed. To start the year off well, see if you can check off 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 student on their Firefly account and access the following:-
  • Find Resources – Secondary Indooroopilly – Secondary Parent Information Handbooks – Junior High Parent Information (Junior High Handbook)
  • Find Resources – Secondary Indooroopilly – Year Level Pages
• Do you know the names of your child’s teachers and Year Level Coordinator and how to contact them – they are your first port of call for most issues.

TRAFFIC CONCERNS

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 being between 7am - 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 4 Februrary, 5:45 - 7:15pm | PAC Dron Auditorium (week 2)
Year 7 - Monday 11 Februrary, 6:00 - 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 can go to the Langer library if required.

St Peters Yr 7-12 Swimming Carnival
Thursday 14th 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 on the line.  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 usually leading the way with participation and enthusiasm.  A small canteen runs on the day but students need to bring their morning tea and lunch, water bottle.  Students who do not attend due to illness are asked to obtain a Medical Certificate from the doctor.

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

Trish Allen
Head of Junior High

Welcome to the 2019 school year. Senior School Students should be commended for their positive approach to the start of the year and the ease of how they’ve settled back into school routines.  A reminder that academic classes commence at 8:05am and we encourage students to arrive with adequate time to prepare themselves for the day.  There has been a noticeable improvement in regard to wearing of the uniform but I ask that parents continue to assist and support us with our expectations.

Our Year 12 Prefects commenced their year with a three-day retreat to Ironbark, where old and new relationships were fostered and enhanced, as the students were able to plan for the year ahead with a greater appreciation for the College’s values and traditions.  No doubt the Senior cohort of 2019 will leave their legacy and make a positive impact on school culture and spirit in their tenure.

The first week back at school has had a strong academic focus with Year 12 students undertaking an alternative program including guest presenters, motivational speakers and a strong emphasis on QCS preparations.  Well done to all staff and students involved. It is hoped the data generated from the practice tests will allow us to continue to work with students and optimise outcomes in Term 3.

An important date on our College Calendar is our annual Scholars Assembly where we recognise the academic excellence existing within our sub-school. This celebration will occur on Friday February 8 at 8:05am.  Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation with further details.

On Wednesday evening February 6 (5:30 – 7:30pm) the Senior School Parent Information evening will be held in the PAC and a variety of other venues around the College. We hope the planned program will allow parents 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.

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

KEY CONTACTS

Mrs Amanda Huxham
Year 10 Coordinator
Phone: 07 3377 6516
a.huxham@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mr Mark Manson
Year 11 Coordinator
Phone: 07 3377 6568
m.manson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Mrs Kimberley Jefferd
Head of Exceptional Learners
Phone: 07 3377 6297
k.jefferd@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Mr Joel Butler
Deputy Head of Senior School
Phone: 07 3377 6594
j.butler@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

PA Mrs Julie Burton
Phone: 07 3377 6589
j.burton@stpeters.qld.edu.au

New boarding families welcomed for 2019

The Wine and Cheese evening for new boarding parents welcomed many new families to our St Peters community. We have 22 new families joining from girls’ boarding and 13 new families from the boys’ side.  We have found over the years, as much as the children are nervous and anxious, parents can be the same. During the Wine and Cheese night our new boarder families were introduced to key SPLC staff. Parents spent time talking to the Chaplains, Head of Music, Deputy Head and Head of College, Senior Boarding Staff and had in depth conversations along with spending time getting to know other new parents. Existing boarding parents attend the night also and connect with new families to give reassurance. New parents can identify with being, “Right where you are now…” and “I know how you’re feeling…”. It’s important to reassure our new parents that they won’t feel this way forever.

While parents mingled the new boarders went bowling. The leadership team from Year 12 went along to help new boarders meet each other and settle in. It’s their responsibility to help the children feel included. Their first night in boarding can be one of the hardest nights. Year 12, along with the boarding staff, will go around and say a special heartfelt “goodnight” to the new boarders in order to calm nerves and start to feel at home.  This night is all about building those special relationships, making connections and putting both parents and new boarders’ minds at ease.

Some of our New Boarders Ready for Their First Day of School

(Student group | left to right) 
Isabelle M – Hong Kong, Emma M – Hong Kong, Gabbie E – Moree, Ely P – Indonesia, Michaela H - Sydney, Nenie K – Thailand

(Boarding families)
Mike, Isabelle (yr 9) and Julie M.
Jacky, Ely (yr 9) and Reza P. 
Ling, Eden (yr 6) and Justin T. from PNG

Welcome to the 2019 Academic Year

Our campus came alive this week as we welcomed our new students from Years 7 – 12 with a special Orientation day on Tuesday and all students returned on Wednesday. We trust families have had a wonderful break and students are eager and ready for the year ahead. Our teachers have been working hard over the holidays and in particular during teachers’ week, to ensure our students are returning to our wonderful campus prepped and ready to go.

Mr Peter MacDonald, Director or Teaching and Learning Innovation, took a trip out to Ironbark to visit our Year 12 Leaders and their Leadership Camp. Our leaders engaged in discussion around the campfire at Cronin’s to mentally prepare for the importance of the Academic year ahead and how each and every student can achieve their personal best.
Our Year 12 QCAA students have hit the ground running, starting with their QCS practice days. 2019 being the final year of the QCS test. A huge thank-you to Mr Milner and Mrs Casey who make these formal practices run smoothly.

A reminder that our Scholars Assembly will be held on Friday 8 February in The Dron Auditorium at our Performing Arts Centre, to celebrate the Academic success and achievement of the 2018 Senior students.

Thank-you for those families who have seen me already regarding subject changes. A reminder that the cut-off date for any changes to subjects is also next Friday 8 February.

Finally, a very special welcome to our new families to the College. We look forward to working with you this year and beyond. We are thrilled to have you join our St Peters Community. It can be daunting with a host of new information so please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.

Rachael Turnbull
Head of 7- 12 Curriculum - Students

Welcome back to the 2019 school year or, for new families, welcome to the St Peters’ community. Sport is an important facet of life at the College and we hope all of our girls find a way to be involved as a competitor or supporter throughout the 2019 year. 

We are blessed at St Peters to be able to offer a wide range of sporting opportunities. All girls are encouraged to find their sport this year and actively participate, to the best of their ability, in pursuit of their personal best. The co-curricular life of the College is a wonderful way to help develop balanced all-rounded young women and build healthy habits of lifelong regular physical activity.
 
Over the holidays our team travelled to Melbourne for the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup tournament. Our Open squad of girls enjoyed the experience of playing against other schools from across Australia and learnt invaluable lessons. They are already looking forward to putting these newly formed skills into practice when QGSSSA Volleyball pre-season begins.

Congratulations to the two Water Polo teams who participated in the 2018 Queensland State Titles in December. Our U14 team placed 9th in the State, whilst our U16 girls finished 7th. Both teams played exceptionally well throughout the championships and can’t wait to get back into the BWPI season.

Congratulations to the following girls who had great success at the National Athletics Championships also in December:

• Gabi S. (Year 8) won a silver medal in the 800m & 1500m;
• Isabelle P. (Year 7) won a silver medal in the QLD team 4x100m relay and competed in the finals for the 100m;
• Ashleigh S. (Year 10) won a silver medal in Javelin;
• Hilal D. (Year 10) won a gold medal in the 100m sprint & 4x100m relay;
• Zoe M. (Year 12) won a bronze medal in the Steeplechase; 
• Natalie W. (Year 12) represented the Queensland Rugby 7s team. 

Well done to everyone and to all who have spent their holidays continuing their dedicated sport training.

Senior Softball (Years 10 - 12)

The first training of 2019 will be on Thursday 31st January at 6:15am – 7:30am on Harts Road Oval. Teams were announced at the end of last year and training will continue every Tuesday and Thursday morning until the end of the season. If you still want to be a part of our Senior Softball program please see the Girls Sport Coordinator in Sports House as soon as possible.

Games at Downey Park begin on Saturday 9th February. The draws for game day will be on the St Peter App by the start of Week two. 

QGSSSA Swimming

Training starts on Monday 4th February, 6:00 – 7:30am at the 25m pool and continues on Wednesday 6th February, 6:00 – 7:30am at the 50m pool (breakfast is provided after Wednesday sessions). 

The first Friday night time trial is on the first Friday back at school on 1st February at the SPLC 50m Pool from 3:30 – 5pm. The following Friday (8th February) is our first meet at the Valley Pool. Buses will be provided to and from meets that occur off St Peters campus.

For the 2019 swimming dates, including training and meet details, please go to the St Peters App. Our fun Inter-House Swimming Carnival is on Thursday 14th February during the school day. 

Cross Country

Girls have been sent an email to sign up for the 2019 cross country season. 
 
Run Club is a fun Friday run for all students (Year  7 – 12), parents and teachers, who want to be part of the running culture at St Peters. Run Club starts on Friday 1st February. Meet at the St Peters bus stop at 6.15am. Students with asthma please remember to carry your puffer with you.

Other QGSSSA Cross Country training sessions will start in Week nine on Monday 11th February. There will be two morning and two afternoon sessions available so girls can choose sessions around other commitments. This year we would like to encourage runners to fit in one of the Wednesday speed sessions (morning or afternoon) for optimal running improvement. 
 
The Cross Country training schedule will be on the St Peters App early next week. 

Autumn Sports: Basketball, Football, Touch

Girls have been sent an email to sign on for these sports.

Opens trials for Basketball, Football and Touch start in Week two, Monday 4th February, and all other teams for these sports start in Week three. As a general rule girls in Year 9 – 12, who think they have a chance of selection in the best team in the school, are invited to attend our Open trials.

Basketball

Open Trials
Monday 4th February: Afternoon 3:30 – 5pm in Gym
Wednesday 6th February: Morning 6:15 – 7:30am in Gym
 
All other teams start training Week three — week of 11th February as per training schedule.

Football

Opens & Senior Trials
Monday 4th February: Afternoon 3:30pm – 5pm on Harts Road Oval
Wednesday 6th February: Morning 6:30 – 7:30am on Harts Road Oval 

All other teams start on Monday afternoon, 11th February, as per the training schedule. 
Please bring shin pads and football boots if you have them. 

Touch

Opens Squad
Tuesday 5th February: Afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Harts Road Ova
Thursday 7th February: Afternoon 3.30pm – 5:00pm on Harts Road Oval
*Girls selected in our Opens Touch Squad at the end of 2018 and any new girl who wants to be considered for this top team are invited to these trials. 

All other teamsstart Monday afternoon, 11th February, as per training schedule.

Training schedules for each of these sports will be on the St Peters App early in Week two. 

Girls Sports Squad Gym Session 

Mr Hacking is continuing a Girls Sport gym session in 2019. This is aimed at all girls wanting to improve their general athletic ability regardless of the sports you play, perhaps in anticipating trialling for an Opens team. These ‘Girl Sport Squad’ sessions are being offered on a Tuesday morning 6:30 – 7:30am, Wednesday and Friday afternoons 3:30pm – 4:30pm in the school gym. 

If you are interested in starting or continuing your athletic development and would like to sign up to attend any of these sessions please email Mr Hacking t.hacking@stpeters.qld.edu.au to help him manage numbers. Finally, you can check the gym roster on Firefly under the Athletic Development heading to confirm training times.

TERM 1 SIGN ON

All Junior High and Senior High Boys have been emailed a link to a google document requiring boys to sign on for the sports they wish to be involved in in Term 1. The sports offered includes; Swimming, Volleyball, Cricket and Cross Country. ALL boys are to complete this form this week to give me an accurate indication of which boys intend on playing which sports in Term 1.

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

This Friday will see our boys and girls attend one of their first big school swimming commitments for the year. On Friday afternoon, there will be our swimming time trials in the 50m pool for all of our boys and girl who would like to represent St Peters this year in their respective championships (AIC or QGSSSA). Details regarding school trainings, meets and championships can be found on the App in the form of a calendar for the season. Make sure you refer to this calendar regularly throughout this semester if you are an interested swimmer.

VOLLEYBALL – Coordinator: Darren Grose d.grose@stpeters.qld.edu.au

It is very important the volleyball team show 100% commitment to training as of now. With our trial against St Edmunds College this weekend, boys should know which team they are in and know where and when their games are on Saturday. Team lists have been emailed, however, we are always looking to get more players involved. If you are interested in volleyball we encourage you to simply attend the B and C training sessions for your age group and coaches can move you into an appropriate team from there. Going forward, please make you all have your numbered playing Jersey ready to go for Saturday’s trial game. If you haven’t purchased one from Shop 45 yet please do so as soon as possible.

Our Volleyball boys performed exceptionally well in 2018 and I am looking forward to seeing similar results in 2019, however, it will take a lot of focused hard work from our boys. Make sure you attend all the respective training sessions and look to improve every time you touch the ball.

CRICKET – Coordinator: Josh Singh j.singh@stpeters.qld.edu.au

As is the case with our Volleyballers, our Cricket boys are also trialling against SEC this Saturday. Again, boys should be aware of which teams they are in and when and where their games are this weekend. It is important the boys are at their respective fields 45 minutes early (with the exception of the 1st XI who need to be 60 minutes early), ready to play on Saturday. In 2018, we did quite well against St Edmunds so we are looking forward to a successful trial again this year in preparation for our 2019 season.

CROSS COUNTRY – Coordinators: Mrs Kerry Schreiber k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Mrs Kelli Rodman k.rodman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

This Friday morning, our SPLC run club kicks off.  Our Run Club happens every Friday morning, meeting at the Harts Road bus stop at 6:30am. The group will run along various scenic paths, roads or trails around the Indooroopilly area and finish up back at the bus stop around 7:15am. The SPLC Run Club is open to any member of the SPLC community (boys, girls, parents, little brothers, older sisters, etc), who would like to start their morning with a bit of fresh air and get their heart rates up. It has a very social atmosphere, however if any groups wish to move along faster or take their time, this is also encouraged. It is also an excellent opportunity for any of our sports people who are not “in-season” with their chosen sports, to get “run fit” for their sport or even just for themselves.

From week two onwards, the AIC and QGSSSA training schedule will be in effect. It is important to note that the AIC Cross Country Championships is early this year (mid-term 2!), so it is imperative we get into training starting next week. Again, the training schedule is on the St Peters App. I look forward to seeing you at training and, in-particular, at our Friday morning run club!

ROWING – Head of Rowing: Mr Peter Hicks p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rowing is also getting organised for the year. Rowing is not an AIC sport, however, our rowing community at St Peters is constantly growing and more and more of our boys are determined to achieve success at regattas and competitions around the State. We are looking for more boys to join our rowing program, so if you are interested, please head in to Sports House and speak with Mr Hicks about what needs to be done to get you on the water as soon as possible!

We have a busy week ahead of us, not just in sport, but with getting organised for the school year and meeting all expectations and commitments. I encourage all of you to get organised and find a healthy routine which will allow you to meet commitments but also taking time to rest (and doing homework!) too.

I would like to leave you with two pieces of information in closing: 1 – Please keep checking the St Peters App (get the App if you haven’t already), and; 2 – Make sure our sports people are fulfilling our training and game commitments.

Yours in sport,

Darren Grose
Boys Sport Coordinator
AIC Volleyball Coordinator
3377 6234
0434 072 059
d.grose@stpeters.qld.edu.au

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Primary Co-Curricular Sport Term 1

***Please watch for emails concerning Term 1 sport

The following sports are on offer in Term

• Boys and Girls Swimming
• Girls Touch
• Boys Cricket
• Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
• Year 4/5/6 Run Club

Boys and Girls Swimming

The Primary Swimming Squad (Year 4/5/6 Boys and Girls) will have training on Wednesday morning (6:00am - 7:30am) at the SPLC 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, 6:00am – 7:30am (25m Pool) starting on Wednesday 6th February and concluding on Wednesday 6th 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 11 February at the SPLC 50m Pool. Swimmers need to nominate themselves for the carnival. All students are able to nominate for the trials, however, they must be able to swim the qualification times. All information will be emailed to students.

Girls Touch

Year 4-6 Girls will be emailed the information regarding the upcoming Primary Girls Touch Competition. The Competition will be played on Monday 25 February at Ambiwerra, Corinda. In preparation for this, training will be on the Lower Primary (Stolz) Oval (Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm-5:00pm) beginning on Wednesday 6 February. Sign-on forms will be emailed to parents in Week 1.

Boys Cricket

Year 5 and 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Cricket Competition. Training will begin and on Wednesday 6 February (3:30pm-5:00pm) at the cricket nets and during Sport for Life time on Fridays. On Saturday 2 February there will be a training morning at the SPLC Cricket Nets running from 8:00am – 9:30am. Information regarding the morning will been emailed to all parents. 

Girls Club Netball

SPLC will be entering teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) again in 2019. The St Peters WDNA Netball is open to all girls in Year 3/4/5/6. Sign-on information will be sent to students and parents. 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 Friday 15 February (3:30pm-4:30pm) at Harts Road Courts.

Year 4/5/6 Run Club

Year 4/5/6 Run Club will start later in Term 1. Training will be offered twice a week on Monday and Friday afternoons. The sessions will be run by SPLC Running Coaches. More details will follow in coming weeks.

Swimming

• 1 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Internal Time Trial and Relay Practice (SPLC 50m Pool)
• 8 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (SPLC 50m Pool)
• 11 February – Northern Eagles District Swimming Trials (SPLC 50m Pool)
• 15 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (Centenary Aquatic Centre)
• 19 February - Primary Girls Grade 4/5/6 (SPLC 25m Pool)
• 21 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (Chandler)
• 27 February – Met West Swimming Trials (Chandler)
• 1 March – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (run as part of QGSSSA meet at SPLC 50m pool)
• 8 March – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Internal Time Trial and Relay Practice (SPLC 50m Pool)
• 11 March – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Swimming Championships (Chandler)
• 12 March – Primary (Year 4/5/6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival (SPLC 50m pool)

Training Times

AIC Cricket – Training begins on Wednesday 6 February
Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets
Sport for Life (Period 7 and 8) 1:50pm – 3:10pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets

Primary Girls Touch – Training begins on Wednesday 6 February
Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Lower Primary (Stolz) Oval
 
Primary Boys and Girls Swimming – Training begins on Wednesday 6 February   
Wednesday morning 6:00am -7:30am | 25m pool

Primary Girls WDNA Netball – Training begins on Friday 15 February
Friday afternoon 3:30pm – 4:30pm | 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 4 February – Friday 15 March
Cross Country: Monday 18 March – Wednesday 3 April

Choral and Instrumental Ensembles

The choral and instrumental ensemble programme at St Peters is diverse in styles and performance opportunities including string ensembles, concert bands, choirs, stage bands, rock bands, percussion ensembles. St Peters ensemble programme is inclusive with a place for all to be involved.

Ensemble Auditions for Instrumental Ensemble

All students who play an appropriate instrument, and are currently learning, will be given a place in one of our instrumental ensembles.  Students do not need to be learning their instrument through the SPLC music tuition programme. Auditions are designed to ascertain the appropriate ensemble for each students’ current level of musicianship. Auditions for instrumental ensembles are occurring on Thursday 31 January and Friday 1 March. Auditions are an opportunity for instrumental staff to hear the progress of continuing students and to meet new students. Students will be asked to play a short piece indicative of their standard for their audition. Please ask at PAC Reception for further details.

Auditions for St Peters Chorale

There are no auditions for entry to choral ensembles with the exception of the most senior choral ensemble, St Peters Chorale.  This ensemble is for students in Years 9 – 12. Auditions for St Peters Chorale will be on Thursday 31 January. Please ask at PAC Reception for further details.

Tuition

Individual Instrumental / Vocal Training

Lessons are offered on an individual and rotational basis by highly qualified teachers who are experts in their field.  Most students have a 30-minute lesson, with only a few advanced students negotiating a longer lesson time. Please visit www.splcinstrumentaltuition2019.eventbrite.com.au  to register for instrumental & vocal tuition.

The table below shows instruments available for tuition:

Music Craft (Preliminary)/Musicianship (AMEB Grades 1-6)

Theory and Aural tuition supports a student’s progress on their chosen instrument and their studies in curriculum music. Musicianship is taught in small group classes which are timetabled before and after school. Lesson times will be finalised early in Term 1 and will take into account the times of ensemble rehearsals wherever possible. Classes will be determined on basis of enrolments as of Friday 1 February 2019. Please visit  www.splctheorytuition2019.eventbrite.com.au  to register for Music Craft/Musicianship classes.

Need more Information?

Please contact the Music Department Reception (ph. 3377 6279) or email: music@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Pre-Prep Music

St Peters offers a Pre-Prep Music Program for children aged between three and five years old. The program is open to all children and parents in the community.

The program is a Kodály-based, pre-instrumental program. The focus is on the development of beat, rhythm and pitch through singing, moving to music, playing games and listening to music. The classes can assist children to develop their music and motor skills, memory, social skills and confidence.

Small classes of up to ten students run eight weeks a term for 30 minutes per lesson. Lessons are held in the Lower Primary Music room or Belfield Hall. Fees are $85 per term.

Mrs Jacqui Stewart is the program teacher. For more information about vacancies and class dates, please email: j.stewart@stpeters.qld.edu.au 

Pre Prep Music Enrolment 2019

Junior Engineers

Junior Engineers

Wests AFL

Play AFL here