Tomorrow, as a College, we will welcome back the top academic achievers from last year’s Year 12 graduating class for our annual Scholars Assembly. The Class of 2024’s academic achievements continued the tradition of outstanding academic scholarship St Peters has developed over its 80-year history.
The Class of 2024 lived up to the College’s Motto of Plus Ultra — Ever Higher. 43.75% of students achieved an ATAR or ATAR equivalent of 90 or more, placing them in the top 10% in Queensland, with 59 students achieving an ATAR of 95 or higher, placing them in the top 5% of the State. There were 31 perfect external examination scores. The Class of 2024 also achieved 513 As in their subjects, with 47 students achieving straight As across all subjects. Austin Liu achieved the highest ATAR possible with a 99.95. To put this in context, there were just over 50,000 Year 12s in Queensland last year, and only 34 students were awarded an ATAR of 99.95. This is a truly Plus Ultra achievement.
These results are a credit to our newest Old Scholars, our newest ‘Saints for Life’, and their work and study ethic, perseverance, willingness to engage in class, and how they used feedback from teachers to help them achieve their best. It is also a credit to the teachers at our College — their expertise, skill and the quality of relationships they formed with their students. I wish to acknowledge the efforts of our teaching staff for their diligence, dedication, expertise, professionalism, and care.
As our motto Plus Ultra suggests, we are committed to the ‘Quest for Personal Bests’ in every aspect of College Life, particularly in student learning. Two of the most important qualities fundamental to our students achieving their academic personal best are — attitude and effort. The attitude that students bring to learning, class, and study and their effort in relation to these will go a long way in determining whether our young people achieve their personal best. Importantly, each student is in control of these. Our young people are encouraged to demonstrate a Plus Ultra mindset in terms of attitude and effort in their academic studies.
At St Peters, boundless opportunities exist daily for our students to aspire to and achieve excellence. I encourage each St Peters young person to grab hold of the opportunities presented throughout 2025, as they strive to achieve their personal best, their personal Plus Ultra.
Tim Kotzur Head of College
Ministry
A Place Prepared for us
Do not let your hearts be troubled...My Father’s house has many rooms; … And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1-3
Over the holidays, I experienced the death of my aged mother. She was 95 and a half years old. My siblings and I hoped she would reach 100 years of age. But this was not to be. She lived a long life and she lived it well. My siblings and extended family were able to farewell her with joy and thank God for all she did for us and who she was, a person of faith and love. In her last days, she chose this reading from John’s gospel to be read at her funeral. These special words from Jesus have been used by Christians countless times over the generations to comfort people as they approach the end of their lives.
These words are special because they can help bring hope to people who are facing the uncertainty of life’s great unknown—death. These words of Jesus can help bring comfort to family members who are grieving their loved ones' loss. And these words can help broaden our vision of God’s kingdom being large and welcoming enough to accept all people, including us. In these words, Jesus describes heaven as God’s house which has many rooms. Also, it is a place in which Jesus has gone before us to prepare a place for us.
It’s a special feeling when a place in which we stay has been ‘prepared’ for us. When we have a place to rest our heads for the night and someone has gone to the trouble to make it special, welcoming and homelike. For example, a hotel room or bed and breakfast accommodation where someone might have put some chocolates on the pillow, some cold water, milk or even a bottle of wine in the fridge. Or simply opening the windows or turning on the air conditioning during a hot summer’s day. These small gestures of preparation can make all the difference in making the guest feel welcomed and at home in that place.
In these words from John’s gospel, Jesus promises us such a place that he prepares for us. A place where we are welcomed and belong. A place where there is no trouble in our hearts. A place where God dwells with us and gives everlasting life. This vision of God’s house of many rooms is big enough to include you and me. Just as I have hope that my mother is in God’s house, in a place that has been prepared for her. My faith in Jesus trusts this image of God’s kingdom. The kingdom that Jesus came to give his life for.
As we roll through another school year and our lives continue to journey with all its inevitable joys and sorrows. May we take moments of stillness to be comforted by the promises of God. Promises, such as these words of Jesus, which can comfort, sustain and engender hope in us, in all circumstances.
Tim Jarick College Pastor
Wellbeing
Introducing Visible Wellbeing at St Peters
The commencement of the 2025 school year has seen the official launch of our Visible Wellbeing Partnership with Professor Lea Waters. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of both students and staff, supporting our community to thrive.
So, what is Visible Wellbeing? It’s an approach designed to equip our students and staff with a psychological toolkit—helping them feel and function at their best in all areas of life. Through the Visible Wellbeing framework, we’re embedding practical strategies into our school culture that actively boost wellbeing and make it more visible in our daily interactions. To learn more, please visit our Visible Wellbeing page on Firefly.
Recently, our Indooroopilly staff engaged in a professional learning day focused on mental health, stress in young people, and the illbeing-wellbeing spectrum. A key takeaway from the day was the See Hear Feel practice—a simple yet powerful way to recognise emotions in ourselves and others through visual, auditory, and physical cues. By tuning into these signals, we can make better choices and take meaningful action to support positive wellbeing.
We’d love for parents to explore this approach at home! A great way to start is by trying See Hear Feel while watching television with your children. Ask them:
What do you see in a character’s facial expressions or body language?
What do you hear in their tone of voice?
How do you think they feel based on these clues?
Or perhaps next time your teen shares a social media post or text from a friend, you could ask:
What do you see in their post or message? (Emojis, punctuation, photo expressions?)
What do you hear in their tone? (Even in a text, can you tell if they’re joking, upset, or excited?)
How do you think they feel based on these clues?
This simple habit encourages emotional awareness and opens up great conversations about thoughts, feelings, and reactions.
We look forward to working together as a school community to create a culture where wellbeing is not just important—it’s visible.
Kym Nissen and Jackie Yorke Wellbeing and Positive Education Leaders
Important Notices
Importance of Updating Personal Information Guide
As we navigate the academic year together, we would like to take a moment to emphasise the significance of keeping your personal information up to date.
Maintaining accurate and current records is crucial for several reasons:
Emergency Situations: In case of an emergency involving your child, having the most recent contact details, including phone numbers and addresses, ensures that we can reach you promptly. Timely communication is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students.
Health and Medical Records: Accurate health information is vital for our school's healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care in case of illness or injury. Updated contact details are crucial in reaching you for consent or additional information when needed. Medical information includes, but is not limited to medical conditions, medication and medication permissions, allergies, ongoing medical and general consents, and dietary requirements.
Communication Channels: We rely on various communication channels to keep you informed about important school events, academic progress, and other pertinent information. Keeping your email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information current ensures that you receive timely updates.
School Policies and Procedures: As school policies and procedures evolve, we need to keep you informed about any changes that may impact your child's education. Updated contact information ensures that you are aware of any modifications or new initiatives.
Parental Involvement: We value your involvement in your child's education. Having accurate contact information allows us to invite you to parent-teacher conferences, school events and other opportunities for parental engagement.
How to update your Personal Information:
To facilitate the update of your personal information, we have made the process simple and accessible. Please log in to the Community Portal using your MyStPeters parent ID and password: http://mystpeters.com.
Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated, as it contributes to the overall safety, wellbeing, and success of your child's educational journey.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a continued partnership in your child's education.
Brisbane City Council has received an increase in the number of reports of illegal parking around our school. As a result, our school has been added to Council’s Safer Schools Program this term.
What does this mean?
Brisbane City Council’s Parking Compliance Officers will be actively patrolling the streets surrounding our school over the coming term to encourage safer parking behaviours. These patrols will be conducted on foot and in highly visible Community Safety and Regulation vehicles that can identify alleged offences using Automatic Number Plate Recognition and GPS software. Please be kind – they have a job to do.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP - PARKING & ROAD SAFETY
We understand the back-to-school traffic and parking challenges that many of our families face. Our foremost priority is YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY.
YELLOW LINES – NO STOPPING OR PARKING AT ANY TIME
These areas are marked with a solid yellow line. There is NO stopping or parking in these areas at any time except in the case of an emergency. Yellow lines are marked to allow for vehicles to safely pass, turn in and out of the college, and aid with road visibility. Parking in the area with marked with a yellow line is illegal and creates a extreme safety risk for students and obstructs traffic movement.
DOUBLE PARKING
Stopping on the road beside cars in the pick up zone is highly dangerous for your child and the safety of all our children as they enter the road to get into the car. This should not be done at any time. It also blocks any traffic, including school buses from flowing through, creating bottle necks and build ups.
PARKING ON footpaths IS ILLEGAL
Brisbane City Council prohibits parking on a footpath or nature strip. This issue is prevalent on Harts Road where the road splits creating a much narrower section of the road. Cars parked in this section means there is less than the minimum 3 metres to the dividing line in the road required to allow cars and buses to pass safely. Pulling up on the curb to create room, while considerate, is illegal and also creates a significant safety issue for students walking down the footpath. Do not park on the footpath.
PRACTICE PATIENCE – ARRIVE LATER
If you are able to please consider arriving later. Waiting 10, 15, 20 minutes to pick up can make a huge difference to the transit pick up area and to the traffic flow and to student safety.
Are parents permitted to drop off and pick up students on College grounds?
Not between the hours of 7:00am – 8:15am and 2:30pm – 3:30pm.
There is a high volume of pedestrian traffic on campus at these times. To keep students and staff safe, these restrictions have been put in place.
Are student L plate and P plate drivers permitted on College grounds?
No. Student Learner drivers and student P plate drivers are not permitted to drive or park on College grounds at any time.
CROSSING THE ROAD
Remind your children about mindfully and safely crossing all roads around the College. This also includes the roads on the way down Harts Road to the train station including Graham Street, Dennis Street, Kew Street and Webster Road.
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL AND QUEENSLAND POLICE
Council and Police continue to undertake frequent monitoring throughout the school year. Penalties and fines can be issued by both Council and the Police. Although traffic and parking outside the College grounds is under the jurisdiction of the Brisbane City Council and QLD Police for traffic and parking infringements, the College works closely with our local Councillor and local police to continue to explore options for road safety and keeping our students and families safe and ensuring the safety of all our students.
St Peters Chorale Post-Tour Concert – Saturday 15 February, 7:00pm
Come and hear why the Chorale’s outstanding performances were received with standing ovations and high praise from the audiences, clergy and congregations during their very successful International Tour to the United Kingdom, Germany and Austria in December 2024/January 2025. On Saturday, 15 February at 7:00pm, St Peter Chorale will present their homecoming concert in St John’s Cathedral, Ann St. Brisbane.
During their three-week tour, the Chorale gave seventeen performances of choral classics and works by Australian composers in public concerts and worship services. Services and concerts in Bath Abbey and the cathedrals of Exeter, Truro, Wells, Bristol and Christ Church, Oxford were highlights in England. The Chorale also returned to Newport Cathedral, Wales for the fourth time to sing a fundraising concert in support of the community work of the Cathedral. Churches in Germany were packed with host families, tourists and friends and the hospitality and generosity of the Lutheran community of St Pauls Kirche, Würzburg and our sister school, St Laurentius Gymnasium in Neuendettelsau was tremendous. Chorale also had the honour of singing a very poignant service with the sisters of the Holy Blood Convent after touring the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Performing a concert in the magnificent Salzburg Dom in Salzburg, Austria was the fitting finale for this very successful tour.
We invite the families and friends of St Peters Chorale to attend the Post Tour Concert which will be held on Saturday 15 February commencing at 7:00pm in St John’s Cathedral.
Tickets: Adults $15.00 / Students and Concession $10.00
Christine Taylor Co-Director of Cocurricular Music/Head of Choirs
Founders' Day – Thursday 20 February
Eighty years ago, on 20 February 1945, St Peters Lutheran College opened its doors amidst a time of global adversity. This remarkable achievement was the result of nine months of intense deliberation, tireless fundraising, and the hard work of countless volunteers who shared the vision of St Peters Founder and Pastor Gerhard Dohler. With just 56 pioneering boarders—28 girls and 28 boys—the College embarked on a journey of growth, excellence in co-education, and a strong sense of community. As we commemorate this milestone, we invite you to join us in celebrating 80 years of shaping the future and inspiring future generations. The program for the morning is as follows:
St Peters Founders’ Day: Thursday 20 February
8:05am – 8:50am: Assembly | Chapel Forecourt 9:00am – 9:30am: Visit to Ross Roy 10:00am – 12:00pm: Morning tea | P&F Centre
For catering purposes, we ask that you please RSVP by Tuesday 18 February to confirm your attendance.
SPOSA Wine and Cheese Evening – Friday 21 February
2025 marks a special milestone—80 years of St Peters! As both an Old Scholar and a current parent, you are part of a unique legacy, and we’d love you to join us for a Wine & Cheese evening hosted by SPOSA.
Date: Friday 21 February Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: SPOSA Café, Centre for Learning & Innovation
Connect with fellow Old Scholars who, like you, now have children at St Peters. Enjoy an evening of great conversation, delicious wine and canapes, and a chance to hear from our Head of College, Tim Kotzur, and SPOSA President, Llewellyn Jones. This is more than just a social event—it’s a celebration of our shared history and the incredible community that makes St Peters so special.
Please click the link below to register your attendance help us plan catering requirements.
The St Peters community will be taking part in the Mater Chicks in Pink Fun Run again in 2025 to raise money for breast cancer treatment and research. The Fun Run is on Sunday 9 March and you can participate in the official event in the city or register for 5k Your Way and run with our local community at Robertson Park, Indooroopilly on the day.
Registrations are open and we’d love to have our biggest St Peters team yet! Register early to ensure you don’t miss out on your event t-shirt and other offers. Remember to join the St Peters Lutheran College team as you enter. If you have already registered and want your registration moved across to the St Peters team, please email s.treschman@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Thank you in advance for supporting this community event, and we hope to see you on the day!
Symposium 1 – Growing up Online – Tuesday 11 March
In today’s digital world, young people are more connected than ever—but with this connectivity comes risks. To help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in the online age, St Peters is proud to present Symposium 1: Growing Up Online, featuring Australia’s leading cyber safety expert, Susan McLean.
Event Details: Tuesday 11 March, 6:45pm – 8:15pm Dron Auditorium, St Peters Performing Arts Centre Tickets: $5.00 per person (Proceeds donated to charity)
Susan, a former police officer and Australia’s foremost authority on cyber safety, will share expert insights on online risks, including cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, problematic gaming, and exposure to harmful content. She will also provide practical strategies to help parents manage digital devices and keep their children safe online.
This adults-only session is a must for all parents and caregivers.
Next week we look forward to our Parent Information Evenings for 2025. Please place the following dates in your calendar:
Years 1–4 Parent Information Evening: Tuesday 11 February, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Years 5 and 6 Parent Information Evening: Thursday 13 February, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
These information sessions will take place in the classrooms; however, there will be an opportunity for discussion with the Primary Leadership Team and relevant Specialist Teachers between 6:00pm and 6:30pm at the Grey Umbrellas both in Upper Primary and Lower Primary on these evenings.
We will also provide a PowerPoint of the main points discussed on your Year Level Firefly page, which can be used as a future reference. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the exciting year ahead.
These evenings are crucial for fostering strong communication between parents and teachers, ensuring that families are informed about school processes, curriculum updates, and ways to support their child’s learning at home.
Term 1 provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on students' commitments while emphasising the importance of balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and overall wellbeing in the Primary Years. It's a key time to establish healthy routines that support their learning, physical well-being, and emotional development.
At St Peters Lutheran College, we pride ourselves on delivering a balanced experience that provides a breadth of opportunity to prepare students for life. This mission is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s enriched by our unique Plus Ultra mindset – a mindset that challenges us to go "more beyond" and embrace growth, resilience, and excellence in all that we do.
Our approach is holistic, recognising that academic success is just one part of a balanced life. We believe that wellbeing—both physical and emotional—is the foundation upon which all other achievements are built. At St Peters, this is not just a philosophy; it’s a practice as we ensure our students are empowered to explore their passions and talents in many aspects of school and community life.
The connection between wellbeing and a balanced life is woven into our day-to-day culture. We encourage students to find their rhythm in life, balancing their learning with extracurricular pursuits, time with family, and most importantly, play and connection with their peers. This balance fosters a sense of purpose, confidence, and happiness that will serve them well in school and throughout their lives.
I encourage you, as parents and caregivers to reflect on your child’s commitments and ensure they have adequate time for play, rest, and relaxation, connecting personally to family and friends…leading to a positive sense of self and wellbeing.
PRIMARY YEARS LEADERS – 2025
At last week’s Upper Primary Assembly, we inducted our 2025 Primary Years Leaders. Starting in the early years, we encourage students to explore and develop their leadership potential through classroom responsibilities, peer collaborations, and active participation in school events. As they progress through the Primary Years, they gradually take on more meaningful roles, building confidence and skills that prepare them to step into leadership positions with assurance and enthusiasm.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
Junior High
Junior High News
Welcome to Week 2 in Junior High. I hope you and your children are settling back into the rhythm of school life.
Over the holidays, I read Jonathan Haidt's thought-provoking book 'The Anxious Generation'. Haidt argues that increased smartphone and social media use has led to a rise in anxiety among teens. He suggests this technology shift has disrupted healthy development by causing sleep deprivation, social deprivation, cognitive fragmentation, and addiction.
His insights affirm our Away for the Day mobile phone policy and commitment to prioritising face-to-face social interactions for students. By limiting phone use within the College and encouraging real-world engagement, we aim to foster an environment supportive of learning, wellbeing, and social-emotional growth.
New Junior High Counsellor
In other news, I'm pleased to introduce Anna Saint Ange, who joins us as a part-time Counsellor to provide additional support for student wellbeing. Anna will be based in the Junior High Admin building every Wednesday, Thursday, and every second Monday. Our Junior High Counselling Team are also launching Brighter Together, a lunchtime social club to help new and existing students form friendships through games and activities.
Congratulations to our Year 9s for participating in the yLead Leadership workshop, which challenged them to see leadership as uplifting others through action. The day was a fantastic opportunity to develop skills and frameworks for students to lead in their contexts. I encourage all Year 9s to consider applying for a 2025 leadership position.
Welcome BBQ Breakfast
Year 7 parents are warmly invited to a Welcome BBQ breakfast on Wednesday 12 February, from 7:00am on the Grandstand Walkway. This is a great chance to meet the Junior High team and your child's Form Class Teacher.
Uniform
Finally, I ask for your support in reinforcing the wearing of full school uniform, including formal hats to and from school. High uniform standards reflect pride in our school and promote a positive learning environment. Please assist your children to be neatly and appropriately dressed each day.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to partnering with you throughout 2025.
Max Forbes Head of Junior High
Senior School
Senior School News
Celebrating Our 2025 Senior Leaders
On Tuesday, the College community gathered for a special service to honour and celebrate our newly installed College Captains. It was a proud moment for the Senior School as we officially welcomed our student leadership team for 2025. Congratulations to our Captains, Leo and Amelia, and Vice Captains, Noah and Chloe. I have no doubt they will serve as outstanding ambassadors for our College, leading our Prefects and Seniors with distinction.
As part of this ceremony, our Year 12 students also received their Senior badges, marking their important role as the leaders of the student body. Ms Jamieson, Year 12 Year Level Coordinator, spoke about the responsibilities that come with this position, emphasising the impact our Seniors will have on the College community. Below is an excerpt from her speech:
"Leadership is a continual process. A process of learning, reflection and improvement. You are the Senior Class of 2025. You are the leaders of our great school. With leadership comes great responsibility to be aware and mindful of your words, actions, and inactions. You have the control to choose to be fair, kind, honest, brave, and courageous. To strive for excellence in all that you do. To be Plus Ultra.
Together, as a cohort, you have the opportunity to leave a legacy for those to come. Just as you have been a beneficiary of those that have been before you, you now have your opportunity to be a role model and lead by example. To mentor and encourage others to immerse themselves in the opportunities of the College. Be united as a cohort with a sense of pride, position, and responsibility."
A Strong Start to the Term
As we settle into the school year, it has been wonderful to see students establish their routines and approach their studies with focus and organisation. Developing strong habits early in the term will allow students to make the most of their time with teachers, both in the classroom and through co-curricular opportunities.
With assessments on the horizon, I encourage students to manage their time effectively, making use of study periods and evening preparation to stay on top of their workload. Establishing these habits now will help navigate the challenges ahead with confidence.
Wearing of Formal Hats
I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the importance of wearing the College uniform correctly, including the formal hat, to and from school each day. Wearing the hat is a non-negotiable part of our uniform expectations, and we appreciate your support in ensuring that all students uphold this standard.
This is not simply a matter of uniform compliance—it reflects pride in our College, respect for shared standards, and the importance of sun safety.
We kindly ask for your assistance in reminding your child to leave home each morning wearing their formal hat and to ensure they bring it home again in the afternoon. Consistency in this practice helps maintain our College’s high expectations and reinforces positive habits.
Upcoming Events
This Friday, we will celebrate academic excellence at our annual Scholars Assembly in the Dron Auditorium, beginning at 8:05am. Parents of award recipients have been invited and will have received further details.
Next Wednesday evening, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, we will host the Senior School Parent Information Evening. This event will take place in the Performing Arts Centre and various locations across the College, providing parents with key insights relevant to their child’s year group and study pathway. More details will be shared in the coming days, including the schedule and presenting staff.
If there is anything we can do to support students at this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of the Academic Care and Wellbeing Team.
David Rushmore Head of Senior School
The Arts
Cocurricular Music for 2025 Begins
The St Peters Performing Arts Complex has been a busy place this week!
Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles
All St Peters choral and instrumental ensembles have commenced rehearsals for 2025. It has been exciting to hear the terrific sounds already being produced. It has also been great to see friendships being renewed, new friendships started, and the cross-grade mentoring and leadership shown by the program's senior students.
All St Peters students are welcome to be part of the music ensemble program - it is not too late! Come and join the music-making and fun. Please see PAC Reception for more information or contact music@stpeters.qld.edu.au. To view the Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule please CLICK HERE.
Instrumental/Vocal Tuition
The music studios have been filled with the sounds of enthusiastic singing and playing as students had their first lessons for the year. If you would like to learn an instrument at St Peters and have not yet enrolled or re-enrolled for 2025, please ENROL HEREor contact Music Reception 3377 6279 for more details.
A Reminder that Music Craft (Preliminary)/Musicianship (AMEB Grades 1-6) starts in Week 3
Theory and Aural tuition (Musicianship) small group lessons will commence in Week 3. Studying music theory is a very helpful support to each student’s progress on their instrument and in curriculum music.
Please CLICK HERE to register for Music Craft/Musicianship classes.
Mr Deacon, Mr Sutch and Mrs Taylor Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
Choirs at St Peters – Bella Voce, Junior High Songmakers and Saints & Singers
Seven of the ten choirs at St Peters got off to a great start this week. It is wonderful to hear of so many students enjoying singing together.
This is a reminder that Week 3, Songmakers, Bella Voce and Saints & Singers will also start rehearsal:
There is no audition for any of these choirs.
I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone at these first rehearsals. Just arrive and start singing.
Mrs Taylor Head of Choirs
P.S. If you would like to sing in any choir (except Chorale and Vox Camerata which are auditioned), you have not missed out. Please come along to the next rehearsal and you will be warmly welcomed 😊
Old Scholars vs Opens Football Match – Monday 17 February
Primary Sport
"In primary sport, the scoreboard fades, but the joy of movement, teamwork, and discovery lasts a lifetime."
PRIMARY SPORT TERM 1
All information regarding Primary Sport and cocurricular activities can be accessed via FIREFLY
St Peters App - SPORT
We encourage all families to download the St Peters App to stay informed of the latest updates. In the event of cancellations or changes to activities, clubs, or sports due to weather or other circumstances, we will send push notifications through the app. This ensures you receive important information quickly and directly.
Download the app today to stay connected!
PRIMARY AUSTRALIAN RULES history
On Saturday 1 February, St Peters entered its first-ever primary AIC Australian Rules team—a milestone moment in the College’s 80-year history! The boys showed great potential, energy, and sportsmanship in their trial round. A special thanks to the Head of the College, Tim Kotzur, for his support and inspiration. Best of luck to Mr Noonan and Coach Dudley for the season ahead—what a fantastic start to the year!
CELEBRATING PRIMARY SPORTING SUCCESS
If you would like to share your sporting success, no matter how big or small, I would love to hear about it. Please send the details to b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday 6 February: Andrews Cup Swimming, 25m Pool
Friday 7 February: AIC Meet #1, 50m Pool
Monday 10 February: Northern Eagles Swimming, 50m Pool
Friday 14 February: Primary & Senior Swim Meet, 50m Pool
Friday 21 February: Y4-6 Interhouse Swim Carnival, 25m Pool
Saturday 22 February: Andrews Cup Swimming, Moreton Bay College
Thursday 27 February: AIC Meet, Chandler
Monday 3 March: Inter-Lutheran Swimming Championships, 50m Pool
Monday 3 March: Andrews Cup Touch, St Aidan’s Ambiwerra
Tuesday 1 April: Prep–Y6 Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, Mayer Oval
Ben Shields Primary HPE & Sport Coordinator
Boys Sport
Australian rules
Our Year 7 and Years 9–10* (Born in 2010) team is still looking for numbers so if you are interested in joining CLICK HERE
Years 7, 8, and 9 teams will be playing St Patricks College Saturday morning. Senior boys will be playing Padua 2nd XVIII on Friday night. All teams will be playing at South Pine Sporting Complex, 620 South Pine Rd, Brendale.
Please note this season our teams will be competing in the following competitions:
Senior Boys – 2nd XVIII
Year 9 – 9A competition
Year 8 – 8A competition
Year 7 – 7A competition
For our Senior boys playing Friday night, a bus will transport all players from school to South Pine and back to school post-game.
For Years 7, 8, and 9 teams please ensure all players are at the correct ground no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of their game ready to warm up.
As it is AIC Round 1 proper can all players also ensure they have the correct game day uniform. Years 7, 8, and 9 teams must purchase game day shorts (please see below). These can be purchased from Shop 45 at Indooroopilly campus.
Senior boys will be provided game day shorts.
All players will be provided a jersey on game day.
A reminder that players are to wear closed-in shoes before and after games and are not to wear Crocs, thongs or sandals.
cricket
Last Saturday, trial games were played for all AIC Cricket trials vs ATC and SEC. There are many highlights from Saturday with strong wins in 1st XI, 10A, 10B, 7A, 5A the standouts, with our 9A also securing a rare cricket draw, holding off St Edmunds College in the final over. This weekend will feature our Seniors away and Juniors at home, with our first Senior home game against Iona College in Round 3 and Pink Stumps vs Marist College Ashgrove next weekend!
Cross Country Training has started and sign-up links have been sent out! For any students in Years 7–12 interested in signing up for Cross Country in 2025 please see below the messages from Mrs Schreiber, Cross Country Coordinator, to support your participation in Cross Country, as well as your weekend AIC Sport i.e. Chess, Football and/or Rugby. The training schedule can be found on the St Peters app with Wednesday afternoons being the priority session for team training. There are sessions offered every day to balance your Term 1 sporting schedule. Please prioritise your current Term 1 sporting commitments.
Meets/Championship (CLICK HERE for Calendar) Meets are on Wednesday afternoons and begin in mid-Term 2, meaning it will not clash with your AIC fixtures – you can do both!
With Term 2 Sport just around the corner, I invite you to complete the following sign-up process to help finalise our numbers for your respective Sport.
Please complete by end of week 4, Friday 1 February.
Season information including training schedules for Chess, Cross Country and Rugby can be found on the St Peters app, with more information to be sent out from respective coordinators shortly.
Athletic Development
The St Peters Athletic Development Program supports students' physical growth and athletic performance, with sessions available before and after school in the Weights Room at the Indooroopilly Campus. Junior High (Years 7-9) focus on mastering fundamental movement patterns, while Senior School (Years 10-12) build on these skills with tailored programs for all levels. Regardless of gym experience, we cater for all levels and encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. Girls are encouraged to attend Athletic Development
ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS
To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National teams please complete the Microsoft forms – CLICK HERE
With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of Sports, this will help us ensure your students achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.
this week in sport
AIC Australian Rules, Cricket, Volleyball and Swimming are the current IN-SEASON BOYS AIC SPORTS this term and training is currently well underway.
For details of times and venues for this weekend’s Round 1 vs St Patrick’s College please check the information on the St Peters App.
Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games for the Trial Round of St Peters AIC Boys Sport.
Please CLICK HERE for AUSTRALIAN RULES game day schedule
Please CLICK HERE for VOLLEYBALL game day schedule
For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen Sport, so they can improve and refine Sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.
If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, and also the respective coordinator/s.
Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2025.
Matchday expectations
A reminder that all St Peters boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and at AIC games. All uniforms can be purchased from Shop45 or via School locker, please refer to website for opening hours. For matchdays enclosed footwear must be worn to games, no slides or crocs are to be worn at St Peters or associated AIC schools. They are not part of the school uniform and are a risk for Workplace health and safety.
Volleyball
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements
At Training – All St Peters AIC volleyballers are to wear their St Peters Sports Uniform to Volleyball training
At Games – All St Peters AIC volleyballers must be wearing:
St Peters numbered Volleyball shirt (NO sports/PE shirts are to be worn at AIC games)
St Peters maroon PE/Sports Shorts
WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Volleyball Games
Joggers MUST be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
CRICKET
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –
At Training – all AIC cricketers must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their training session
At Games – All St Peters cricketers are to arrive to their game wearing:
St Peters ‘Program Shirt’ and then get changed into your playing whites just before the start of play
WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Cricket Games
Joggers MUST be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
Australian Rules
Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –
At Training – all AIC Australian Rules footballers must wear their PE Uniform to training (Year 7 and Year 9) and Seniors can wear their black opens warm up shirt. Students are to be wearing boots and have a mouth guard
At Games – Students must have mouth guards
Joggers MUST be worn at all times before/after games – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time
ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS
Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters Formal Uniform. Should a student not be wearing the correct attire when attending a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.
WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS
With regards to wet weather and any unforeseen or potential cancellations of AIC sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for notifications and alerts via the St Peters App. We will endeavour to keep everyone updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.
Daniel Fraser Boys Sport Coordinator
Girls Sport
QGSSSA CRICKET
This week is special in the history of girls Sport at St Peters, as it was the first time that our girls competed in the QGSSSA Cricket competition. We hope that the 2025 QGSSSA Cricket teams (Open and Div 1) enjoy the season and pave the way for future generations of girl’s cricketers at St Peters. Best of luck for the season girls!
Please come and support our girls on Mayer Oval and Stolz Oval on the 12 March (Week 7) for our Focus Round and Pink Stumps fundraiser.
Congratulations to the following girls on their selection in the inaugural St Peters Open Girls Cricket Team.
2025 QGSSSA Open Cricket Team
Charlotte A (Year 12) – Captain
Heather G (Year 12)
Lily D (Year 10)
Chloe R (Year 9)
Josi M (Year 9)
Peggy G (Year 9)
Hannah J (Year 8)
Kiara M (Year 8)
Millie H (Year 8)
Elizabeth B (Year 7)
Sabine G (Year 7)
CAPTAINS’ REPORT
2025 Girls Sport Captain, Sophie S (Year 12) and 2025 Girls Sport Spirit Captain, Lucy A (Year 12)
We hope you're all excited for another fun year of Sport, and a big welcome to any new students joining us this year. As your 2025 Sport and Spirit Captains, we’re thrilled for the year ahead and can’t wait to get to know you all both on and off the field. Don’t miss the chance to sign up for Term 1 Sports—we’ll be there to cheer you on and support you every step of the way! We’re looking forward to seeing you all get involved, whether you’re trying something new or continuing with your favourite Sport.
CURRENT SIGN ONS
Training has started – Sign on closes Friday Week 2:
Congratulations to Laura M (Year 10) who has been selected in the 16&U Girls National Age Group Program squad for 2025. The NAGP program supports and develops athletes in preparation for the relevant international age group events and prepares athletes for future selection in Senior National Teams.
Track & Field
In December, our Senior Girls Team won the 2024 National Schools Challenge Final for the second consecutive year! Our Intermediate girls also placed an impressive fourth in their division.
Senior Team - Gold
Milla Roberts (2024)
Zoe Chester (2024)
Allira T (Year 12)
Amaya M (Year 12)
Sophie S (Year 12)
Ava K (Year 11)
Bronte G (Year 11)
Addison F (Year 10)
Diva E (Year 9)
Many of our students also achieved individual success at the All Schools National Athletics Championships:
U18 Women 800m – Milla Roberts (2024) Gold
U18 Women Pole Vault – Sophie S (Year 12) Bronze
U18 Women Shot Put – Allira T (Year 12) Gold
U18 Women Discus – Allira T (Year 12) Bronze
U17 Women 200m – Amaya M (Year 12) Gold *Meet record
U17 100m – Amaya M (Year 12) Silver
U16 Womens Discus – Jenali B (Year 11) Silver
U16 200m Hurdles – Addison F (Year 10) Silver
U15 Womens Pole Vault – Sadie D (Year 9) Gold and Lilja J (Year 9) Silver
U14 Womens High Jump - Diva E (Year 9) Gold
Congratulations must also go to Charlotte B (Year 12) who at the recent Queensland Combined Event Championships was crowned the Women’s U18 Queensland State Champion for Heptathlon.
Swimming
Congratulations to Olivia G (Year 9) who won the 15 Years 5Km Open Water, and Macy B (Year 12) who placed 3rd in the Girls 18 Years 10km Open Water events at the 2025 Australian Open Water Championships in Busselton, WA.
Over the holidays, many of our students competed on behalf of SPW at the Queensland Championships, where St Peters Western won were awarded club champions, winning the Hancock Prospecting Premier Club Trophy and Presidents Trophy. Well done to all students who competed and contributed to achieving this outstanding club award.
Pictured: Indi C (Year 12), Coach Cameron Gledhill and Kai G (Year 12)
Volleyball
In December, four St Peters girls’ teams competed in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup hosted on the Gold Coast. Congratulations must go to our Year 10 team who placed third in Division 1. A special mention must also go to our Open team that placed sixth in the Open Honours division, which is the top division in the tournament.
St Peters Year 10 (2024) Volleyball Schools Cup team – third place
Bronte G
Romi V
Sophia B
Shanti G
Tilly B
Stella S
Demi D
Nyssa R
Netball
Congratulations to Willow P (Year 11) and Tia M (Year 12) who have both been selected in Queensland State Netball Teams. Willow (17&U) and Tia (19&U) will compete at the National Netball Championships in Sydney in April.
Tia has also been selected in the First Nations national squad – The Black Swans. The Black swans will compete t the 2025 PacificAus Sports Netball Series this month at Nissan Arena.
Rowing
Well done to Stephanie P (Year 11) who won Gold in Women’s Championship U17 2000m Single Scull at the recent Queensland State Championship Regatta.
Share your achievements
We would like to acknowledge student sporting achievements throughout the year. If your daughter has competed at a national or international level, please click here to share the details with us.
Katie Veitch Girls Sport Coordinator
From the SPOSA Office
GENERATION POCKETS 2025
Did you know we offer blazer pockets for current St Peters students who are 2nd or 3rd Generation Scholars? If you are an Old Scholar of St Peters, have children at the school, and have not taken up this offer yet, please contact the SPOSA Office to obtain the required paperwork. This applies to all students of Old Scholars in Years 7-12.
