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At a number of the Parent Information Evenings this week I have spoken about the importance of parental engagement in their child’s education. Professor John Hattie, whose work I have referred to on a number of occasions in Newsletter Articles, points to a significant body of research that indicates that parental engagement impacts positively on student learning outcomes. Hattie cites that much of this research concludes that “the most accurate predictor of student achievement is the extent to which the family is involved in the student’s education”, and that the “family’s contribution remains critical from the earliest years of childhood to the end of secondary schooling”.

By and large the research suggests that parents do a good job at being engaged in their child’s education during the primary years through activities like reading to their child; helping their child learn ‘sight words’; assisting with Maths homework and so on. Understandably due to the desire of the child to become more independent as they enter secondary school, and the increased subject specific complexity of secondary subjects, parental engagement in their child’s education becomes more challenging. The good news is that in relation to parental engagement in their child’s secondary education the things that matter aren’t the ability of the parent to help with Maths or other subject content. The things that are important in terms of Parental Engagement in the secondary years of schooling are:

Communication and reinforcing the value of education for your child’s future

Engaging in conversations about choices around future course selection, further education and careers;
Valuing education and showing that you do by having frequent discussions about school, learning and educational matters;
In your home life, conveying that learning and education are valuable. For example, parents talking about the professional development course they undertook at work;
Expressing high but realistic educational goals for your child;
Discussing the feedback your child receives on assessment tasks and reports and how your child might be able to act on it; Being sensitive to how teenagers want to be more independent, while giving structure and support in helping your child to develop their own schedules, routines and processes for managing school, homework and other aspects of their lives; and
Sustaining consistent levels of parental support and supervision and maintaining adequate level of discipline around ‘house rules’ in relation to screen time, chores, etc.

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

What did you get up to during your holidays? It’s the question that’s been asked everywhere as we all get back together at the start of the year. I’d love to say that I went somewhere fantastically interesting this summer, but unfortunately my response has been, “Having a quiet summer around home.” Which, if you don’t know the shorthand means, 'It was too hot to get out in the garden so I ended up sorting all those things that accumulate around the house.' I can’t say I exactly KonMari’d the place, but there were many things that I uncovered that definitely sparked joy for me, some of them quite unexpected.

High on the “sparking joy” list was an old chocolate tin from my childhood, which contained all of my 'precious things' - things that have no real monetary value, but that were important to me and prompt happy memories. And as I sorted through the various mementos of my earlier life, I began to realise that the things that we hold onto as important, the things that bring us joy, show clearly who we are and what we value.

Our school also has values, things that our community holds as important. These values are taught here every day, but not always talked about. They are taught through our actions, through what we say and how we respond.

As members of St Peters we are not individuals in isolation – we live in a community. Living in community has attendant responsibilities, and these are informed by the values that we hold. Our school sees everything that the staff and students do and are, in relation to God, and sees each person as being in a relationship with God. Therefore the school values and cares for all people, encouraging us to reflect the characteristics of God as we live in community.

When we have compassion, love and appreciation for each other, bullying is no longer a problem. When we have courage and stand up for justice and show forgiveness, we are able to get along and heal disagreements. When we are humble and seek to serve others we begin to make this world a better place. When we hold on to hope and seek to do all things well we can truly make a difference. These are the things that spark joy in our community, that joy that only God can give to us.

Chaplain Kirstin

Last week the students returned and the College was once again alive with activity. While there was a buzz of anticipation in the air, it quickly became more a sense of calm and eager anticipation for the possibilities the year may hold. Students and staff enjoyed getting to know each other and relationships are being formed. Essential agreements form the backbone of a shared understanding of what we value and therefore agree to our behaviour and attitude to learning.

The Primary Years has an essential agreement which overarches everything we do – at specialist lessons, in the playground, at assemblies and chapels, at OSHC. A reminder was given on assembly and all classrooms display the essential agreement decided on by staff and students last year as a way of working and operating together.

Learning is already beginning with many activities occurring in and out of the classroom.

Teachers and children are already involved in getting together and enquiring about the world. I was fortunate enough to get into a few classes last week and be reminded of the special relationship that is built in the early days of a school year and the eagerness of children to learn.

I look forward to continuing this journey throughout the school year.

STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT

We welcome a number of new staff to the St Peters Primary community this year. Please enjoy reading a little about them each week in the Rock.

My name is Mr Grant Carlson and I have joined the St Peter’s community this year as a Primary HPE Teacher. I have previously taught within the Lutheran Schools System for 4 years at Prince of Peace Lutheran College in Everton Hills and also another 4 years at Peace Lutheran College in Cairns, Far North Queensland. At these schools I was the Sport Coordinator and HPE Teacher for both Primary and Secondary classes. My time within these roles has allowed me to gain valuable experience across a wide variety of sporting disciplines and Health and Physical Education units. Prior to this specialist role I was a Primary Years classroom teacher for a decade within State Government schools in Year Levels which varied from Year 1 to Year 7. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to work within both the Lower and Upper Primary Years here at St Peter’s in a specialist HPE role and also within the extra-curricular environment. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at g.carlson@stpeters.qld.edu.au if you have any queries regarding Primary HPE for your child.

Assemblies and Chapels are special occasions in the Primary weekly calendar. We have already come together for assemblies last week and this week marks the commencement of the 2019 chapel services. Parents are very welcome to attend these each week.

In our assemblies last week, we celebrated new families to our community. Chaplain Kirstin gave them a special blessing to help them on their journey here at the College. We also acknowledged the families of these students and we hope that you will feel the real sense of community which exists here at St Peters.

Date claimers:

New parent welcome evening

Friday 8 Feb, 7pm | PAC Amphitheatre

Parent information evenings

Prep: Tuesday 12 Feb, 5:45pm | Prep Centre
Years 1 & 2: Tuesday 12 Feb, 6:30pm | Belfield Hall
Years 3 & 4: Thursday 14 Feb, 6:30pm | Belfield Hall

Pam Carden

Head of Primary Years

Hello from Coolum! This week I have had the pleasure of attending the Year 7 ‘Fun and Friendship’ Camp at Luther Heights Youth Camp. The students are having a wonderful time getting to know each other whilst participating in the various activities. I have been impressed by their sense of adventure, energy and enthusiasm. No doubt they will come away with memories to last a life-time. The ‘Take Away’ students focus on while at camp is K.F.C. – Kindness, Fun and Cooperation. Asking questions about K.F.C. is a great way for parents to dig deeper about the experience their child had on camp.

THANKYOU

The Year 8 & 9 Parent Information Evening on Monday night was very well attended. These evenings are an important way of building your knowledge of College processes and support mechanisms available to your child. However, most importantly they are a way of building relationships with key staff involved in the care and support of your child. So we thank you for prioritising your attendance on this evening.

If you require any further information about what was presented please contact the following:

Mrs Belinda Byrne (Year Level Coordinator – Year 8 ) b.byrne@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Mrs Anne Tetley-Jones (Year Level Coordinator - Year 9) a.tetley-jones@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Ms Kelly Fox (Deputy Head of Junior High) k.fox@stpeters.qld.edu.au

YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP

The Year 9s are now the leaders of Junior High and this comes with added responsibility and opportunity. On Wednesday, the cohort participated in a Leadership Seminar run by Ms Fox and Mrs Tetley-Jones. The purpose of the activity was to encourage students to be more aware of their own potential as leaders by examining common traits of leadership and learning how to focus on team building. The process for applying for positions as Junior High Captains and Student Representatives was also explained. Students should contact Deputy Head of Junior High, Ms Kelly Fox, if they have any questions regarding the positions or how to apply. k.fox@stpeters.qld.edu.au

REMINDER: DATE CLAIMERS

Parent Information Evenings | Year 7 – Monday 11 February – 6pm PAC Auditorium

This evening is designed to give you further insight into how you can support your child as they experience their first year of High School. Key members of staff will be introduced and you’ll have the opportunity to spend time with your child’s Form Class teacher. Students do not generally attend but may go to the Langer Library if required.

St Peters Yr 7-12 Swimming Carnival | Thursday 14 February – 50 metre pool

Our annual Swimming Carnival is a great day, with Junior High students usually leading the way with participation and enthusiasm. This is a compulsory school day and all students are expected to attend and support their House. If for some reason your child is unable to swim they should still attend but please send a note to their Form Class Teacher to explain why they are unable to participate. A very small canteen runs on the day but students need to bring their morning tea, lunch and a water bottle. Students who do not attend are asked to bring a Medical Certificate to explain their absence unless special prior approval has been given by the College.

Junior High Academic Awards and Ironbark Presentation Ceremony | Tuesday 12th February – 8:15am in the Dron Auditorium (PAC)

Students will celebrate their 2018 Academic Achievements at a ceremony in the PAC. Ironbark Awards will also be presented at this ceremony along with the students who were due to receive co-curricular awards at the Ceremony at the end of last year but were at Ironbark. By now parents of award recipients should have received an invitation by email. Please discuss this with your child and ask them to be checking their emails from Mrs Bolton, Ms Fox or myself with details about the event. There is not an opportunity to run a rehearsal, so students need to read their emails carefully and follow the instructions regarding where to sit and what to wear. If your child is receiving an award please make sure their uniform and grooming is immaculate. Boys receiving awards need to wear their formal tie.

GRANDSTAND CAFÉ

Grandstand Café is the small tuckshop used by Yrs 5-8. This year we have modified procedures slightly at lunchtime whereby students are only able to purchase ice-creams after 1pm. This allows those students needing to buy hot food for lunch to access the café first.

AFTER HOURS CARE

One of the great things about sending your children to a P-12 College is that siblings can be together throughout the school day. However, it can often be difficult to coordinate going home times when siblings attend different sub-schools or are involved in different activities. Please remember that there is no active supervision after 3:30pm. Therefore, all students are to have left College grounds by 3:30pm UNLESS they are in a teacher supervised activity such as music or sport. Students are asked not to wait around outside venues for their siblings or to be picked up late. It is our preference that they take advantage of the Langer Library’s extended hours.

If, due to work commitments, you are unable to pick up your child up until late on a regular basis please consider accessing our Extended Day Program were students are supervised at study after school and can eat with our boarders. For more information on the program please go to the following link on Firefly https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/extended-day-program

UNIFORM REMINDERS

All uniform rules and requirements can be found in the Junior High Handbook via the following link on Firefly: https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/parent/junior-high-parent-information

HPE Uniforms – these uniforms are not to be worn to and from school unless students have had early morning or afternoon training sessions. All students are required to wear their formal uniform and get changed into their HPE uniform in the break prior to their HPE lessons. Socks worn with the HPE uniform should be the white school HPE socks.

Socks – All boys should have sock garters to help them keep their formal socks up. Sock garters are available at School Lockers or they could make their own.

Last Friday morning in a special service held at the College, our newly installed School Captains were honoured and celebrated amongst the Senior School Community. I would like to offer my personal congratulations to our Captains - Ella Hussey-Simmonite and Ben Kennedy, and our Vice-Captains - Imogen Whiteside and Rupert Hoare. I know this team will be wonderful ambassadors for our College and will lead our Prefects and Seniors, the Graduating Class of 2019, with distinction.

After nearly two weeks back at school, it has been very pleasing to see the manner in which students have found their rhythm and established routines to ensure they are using their time with teachers effectively. Organisation has been a focus in these early weeks and students have been encouraged to continue to develop habits that enable them to make the most of their opportunities both in the classroom and with their cocurricular pursuits.

Students are encouraged to continue to use their time well both during the day and also of an evening, particularly at this early stage of the term. This will certainly assist in the coming weeks as the assessment load (and stresses) increase.

At our Senior School Parent Information Evening held last night, parents were also provided some detail relating to ‘healthy habits’ that promote wellbeing and therefore academic performance. Discussion occurred around eating, sleeping, exercise, spending time with people you care about and also having time to yourself. These simple but important concepts will be followed up with students as part of our Academic Care and Well Being program with Form Class Teachers.

Further information provided at the Parent Information Evening will be made available to parents on FireFly in the coming days. We hope that the program allowed those in attendance to obtain meaningful information relevant to each specific year group and pathway of study. There was also an opportunity for parents to ‘meet and greet’ their students form class teacher who will play an integral role in the ongoing care of students as well as holding them accountable on their journey through the Senior School.

This Friday morning our annual Scholars Assembly will be held in the Dron Auditorium (8:05am start) where we recognise the academic excellence that exists within our sub-school. Parents of students receiving awards would have already received an invitation with relevant details.

David Rushmore
Head of Senior School

The St Peters Music Support Group is a group of parents who are an integral and important part of the Music Department. These wonderful parents support the Music Department, music students and music activities throughout the year. Membership of the MSG is a valuable way in which parents can support their student’s musical endeavours whilst meeting other parents of students involved in the Music Program.

The Music Department warmly encourages parents involved in the music program to join this support group and to be involved in any way that they can - attending meetings, assisting in the servery, occasionally pouring a cup of coffee at a concert or being on the mailing list to be kept informed of MSG activities.

Upcoming MSG Events:

Date	Event	Time	Location
Tuesday 12 Feb	Meeting	7:00 - 8:00pm	PAC L1.7
Friday 1 Mar	Meet and Greet Evening	7:00 - 9:00pm	PAC Amphitheatre
Tuesday 5 Mar	Annual General Meeting	6:30 - 8:00pm	PAC L1.7

For more information or to register your interest in the MSG, please email the MSG President at MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Christine Taylor
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music

St Peters Lutheran College Music Support Group
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019

All are welcome at the MSG Annual General Meeting to be held in the St Peters Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 5 March, 2019 at 6:30pm.

The following positions become vacant at the commencement of each year.

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Publicity Officer
Ensemble Co-ordinators:
- Choirs
- Strings
- Bands
- Upper Primary
- Lower Primary

Nomination forms can be collected from PAC Reception or requested by email from MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Nominations will be accepted prior to AGM at PAC Reception or by email. Hard copies will be available on the evening of the meeting.

I look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Jeff Shaw
President
Music Support Group

The St Peters Soloists String Orchestra embarked on an international music tour of epic proportions, visiting 6 countries in 20 days. The 42 students from years 7 - 12 engaged in a variety of musical, cultural and educational exchanges with schools and communities in Hong Kong, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Japan. One of the many aims of the tour was to share Australian music. We took two newly commissioned compositions by Brisbane based composers that uniquely expressed aspects of our country through music. In return, many of the places we visited revealed some of their culture through the sharing of their music.

Commencing on the 2nd December, the students flew to Hong Kong to begin their whirlwind excursion. Playing at two very welcoming schools, St Paul’s College and The Australian International School, the performances were well received and instant friendships were made. It was here that the students started to understand the importance of music as a tool to communicate, overcoming language barriers. Sightseeing in the city also gave the students an insight into the very different culture that surrounded them. The highlight for many students was the journey via glass-bottomed cable cars to the Big Buddha, followed by the great 400 stair trek to the temple on top of a mountain. While at the famous Victoria Peak, the students visited the incredible Madame Tussauds wax museum, where many silly pictures were taken with the life-like statues of celebrities.

Continuing to Hamburg, Germany, we were greeted with many smiling faces at the airport as students travelled home with families from the Albert Schweitzer Gymnasium. Homestay was an exceptional addition to our tour, as it allowed the students a unique opportunity to enjoy foreign culture first hand. Each student had a different experience with their host families, but all enjoyed their time with them, making the stay in Hamburg very special. In Hamburg, the students were also fortunate enough to participate in workshops with the conductor and other experienced musicians of the Hamburg Philharmonic Players. It was an invaluable experience that the students learned much from. Sightseeing in Hamburg included visiting Miniature World and iconic buildings, such as the Elbphilharmonie. The unique architecture of this building intrigued many of our budding engineers. The Christmas Markets and the crowds were also a sight to behold and all enjoyed the authentic cuisine at a German Bavarian restaurant.

Copenhagen, Denmark was our next stop. We performed at the International School of Hellerup and visited small classes to inspire some of the young children with our music. Denmark boasts many beautiful tourist attractions, many of which the students enjoyed. The boat ride on the canal was sightseeing heaven as many of the most famous sights in Copenhagen were spotted. We also enjoyed the interactive Guinness Book of World Records Museum, where the students attempted to break some records themselves. To finish the wonderful experience, the students were treated to a night at Tivoli Gardens which is the big theme park (specific to the time of the year) that inspired Disneyland, complete with rides, entertainment and many different food venues.

At the halfway point of the tour, we journeyed via bus to Stockholm in Sweden. The students entertained the Stockholm International School and the British International School with their stunning performances and then ventured into the classrooms in smaller groups demonstrating the workings of their specific instruments. It was during these interactions that the students realised how much of an impact their musical tour had on inspiring young children. Visiting the ABBA museum was the best attraction in Stockholm. The students found themselves having the time of their lives going through the interactive museum about the world-famous band. The students also found themselves enjoying the snow that had now started to fall; it was the first time seeing snow for many of them!

In Finland, we were met with even more snow, much to the excitement of the students. While they did get time outside to play in the snow, the performances that they delivered in Lahti and Hameenlinna were the best they had performed while touring. The Christmas concert in collaboration with the Hameenlinna church choir was absolutely stunning, only on par with the concert the next day with the Lahti Chamber Strings, during which the students were introduced to some amazing contemporary Finnish music. The students really connected with both ensembles through teaching each other dances, like the Nutbush and a Finnish line dance. In Lahti, we were allowed the privilege of seeing the infamous Sibelius Hall. The students obtained a firsthand experience of the incredible acoustics of the hall for themselves by singing an awe-inspiring rendition of Past Life Melodies. Hameenlinna afforded them a visit to Hameen Castle, a medieval castle with markets and history displayed around the castle. While visiting Helsinki, students were once again treated to the unique architecture of the Temppeliaukio (or ‘Rock') Church, the grand Helsinki Cathedral and, the quaint simplicity of the Market Square, where many of the students relished the opportunity to taste some of the local cuisine.

Our sister school in Japan, Toho High, welcomed us with open arms and smiling faces. Collaboration with the school’s orchestra produced a rousing performance of two works on the concluding day of our tour. Sightseeing in Japan consisted of Disneyland with our host families, and then the next day each student had a different experience, depending on what their own host had organised. Some went shopping in Shibuya or Akihabara, visited temples in the area or went to Tokyo Skytree and similar tourist attractions. Despite the language barrier, many students found themselves with new friends, and there were tears all around upon our leave.

The students of the St Peters Soloists travelled around the world, sharing their music and forming lasting friendships through their performances and collaborations. Their willingness to immerse themselves in the local culture and perform to the best of their ability despite tiredness at times, was truly a testament to their determination for an experience of a lifetime.

Heather Deacon (Year 12 – 2018)

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau

Primary Co-Curricular Sport Term 1

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

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

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

Boys and Girls Swimming

The Primary Swimming Squad (Year 4/5/6 Boys and Girls) will have training next Wednesday morning (6:00am - 7:30am) at the St Peters 25m pool. All confident swimmers are welcome to come to Primary Swimming Training and compete at the lead up meets. A team will be selected to compete at the Inter Lutheran and AIC Boys Swimming Carnival. Training is on Wednesday mornings, 6:00am – 7:30am (25m Pool) starting on Wednesday 6 February and concluding on Wednesday 6 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.

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 on 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. Information regarding the morning will been emailed to all parents.

Girls Club Netball

St Peters 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 St Peters Running Coaches. More details will follow in coming weeks.

Swimming

8 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (St Peters 50m Pool)
11 February – Northern Eagles District Swimming Trials (St Peters 50m Pool)
15 February – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (Centenary Aquatic Centre)
19 February - Primary Girls Grade 4/5/6 (St Peters 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 (St Peters 50m Pool)
11 March – Boys AIC Year 5-12 Swimming Championships (Chandler)
12 March – Primary (Year 4/5/6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival (St Peters 50m pool

Training Time

AIC Cricket
Training begins on Wednesday 6 February
Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Net
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

Last weekend saw another round of trial matches in Volleyball and Cricket which were played against St Edmunds College. The results were very positive across both sports seeing a good spread of wins across the board. Well done gentlemen on another great lead up to our AIC season. This weekend will see our team sports season kick off officially with Round 1 of AIC fixtures against Marist College on Saturday 9th February.

AIC Cross Country

Coordinators – Mrs Kerry Schreiber k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.auand Mrs Kelli Rodman k.rodman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC Cross Country in 2019 is very different to how it has been run in the past. Our AIC Cross Country championships are now being held midway through Term 2 rather than in August as it did last year. In fact, the AIC championships are being run only a week after the QGSSSA championships and in light of this, both our boys and girls have already started training together. Our St Peters Run Club kicked off last week on Friday and we saw 43 students attend this first session which is outstanding. I would like to see this number grow throughout the course of this term – don’t forget that other family members are invited to attend our Run Club! Please see the training schedule on the St Peters App for details regarding Run Club as well as Cross Country training times.

AIC CRICKET and VOLLEYBALL

Round one fixtures for both Cricket and Volleyball are THIS SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY. Traditionally, Marist College are strong competitors in both sports. Nevertheless, we are pleased with the progress and efforts put in by our SPLC boys during the pre-season and we hope this holds them in good stead for competitive matches this weekend.

It is imperative that our boys attend their respective training sessions this week so teams can be finalised. For details of times and venues for these fixtures against Marist College, please check information on the St Peters App.

CRICKET

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

Well done to our Cricket boys on their efforts in very hot conditions over the weekend in Ipswich. As our opposition was not able to play against all of our teams, there was some moving around of players between divisions in order for Coaches to get a look at certain boys. This was so we could potentially make some adjustments to team lists if needed. Despite this, we were still able to come away with 5 wins and 2 losses which is a promising start and something that we will look at improving when we meet St Edmunds again in Round 5 of the season at home.

Some highlights of the round include George B of the 9As scoring 66 of 54 balls and Jack W of our 7As scoring his first trick for the season (see video of Jack W of the 7As getting his hat trick). Well done boys and good luck for round 1 this weekend.

VOLLEYBALL

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

This year, we have once again fielded record numbers of Volleyballers. The numbers have grown over the past week and unfortunately, our teams are overflowing with players and we simply cannot accommodate any more Boys this year. I would love to add more teams, however finding extra coaches this late in the season’s preparation as well as our training venue space (currently catering for 21 teams is very difficult), makes the addition of teams not practical. I am already putting ideas in place for 2020 to possibly look at the addition of teams. With this in mind, if any boys miss out this time, I strongly encourage any of these extra boys to pick up Cricket as well as Cross Country. Details for these sports and their training/game times can be found on the St Peters App.

Against St Edmunds College over the weekend, our boys competed very well. As was the case with the Cricket, many of our teams were unable to get a game on the weekend and instead played internal games. Well done to the 2nd VI, 3rd VI, 10B, 9A, 9B, 9C, 8A, 8C and 7C teams on their victories taking St Peters to a 9-6 win-loss tally for the day. There were many highlights for the day such as Eric P from the 10Bs serving 8 serves in a row, our 8A’s (2018 7A AIC premiers), dominating score lines and our 2nd VI’s narrow 17-15 third set victory.

This weekend we face Marist College for our first official round for the season. Last year when we met Marist, we finished the day with a 6-8 win-loss ratio across our aggregate matches (divisions that count toward aggregate premierships). Our 2018 result was very good considering how strong Marist College is at Volleyball. Our foci for this weekend must be on getting our first serves in; “right place right time” (court positioning); transitioning early and fast and using our 3 touches to set up our attack. Each individual coach will their own KPIs for our boys to aim for, but if we can do these 4 things, good things will happen.

The Dragons Volleyball club are beginning their Term 1 Junior Training program this week for High School Aged students to attend. These programs are run all year ‘round (excluding school holidays), and are a great pathway to local competitions such as Junior Premier Volleyball League and even selection into state teams. St Peters have many students who have joined the Dragons program over the years and many of our Coaches also coach for the Dragons club. For more information click on the link:https://www.dragons.org.au/juniors

Lastly, from 7-14 December this year, the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup will be played in Queensland for the first time since the tournament’s inception in 1985. In 2018, this tournament was the largest school sporting tournament in the Southern Hemisphere with over 135 schools, over 520 teams and over 6000 participants participating. Last year, SPLC entered 2 Boys and 1 Girls team into this tournament however, with the AVSC now moving to the Gold Coast, we will be looking to enter as many teams as possible. Please watch this space in the weeks to come for more details.

AIC SWIMMING

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

Thank you to those boys who attended last Friday afternoons ‘time trials’ at the 50m Pool. Boys will be able to showcase their performances this Friday evening against competition from other AIC Colleges, with SPLC hosting an Invitational AIC swim meet this Friday 8th February. Swimmers in Grades 5 – 12 will be competing in the 50m pool. Warm up begins for at 4:15pm and the meet will commence at 4:45pm and conclude at approximately 7:00pm. All swimmers are welcome to attend training and the Friday evening meets.

SPLC SWIM TRAINING DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
AM 6:00 - 7:30	AIC Swim Squad training 25m pool		AIC Swim Squad training 50m pool
PM 3:30 - 4:30	50m pool	50m pool	50m pool	50m pool	Swim meets

Ideally, students should be attending both morning sessions each week. Extra swimming training is available Monday –Thursday (3:30pm – 4:30pm) at the SPLC 50m Pool. I encourage all boys to attend training and the Friday night meets.

Rowing

Director of Rowing – Mr Peter Hicks p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Our Rowers have been getting on the water nice and early this year and more and more boys are getting into the sport. We are currently looking for Coxns for our Boys crews – these roles are very important for any Rowing crew and requires individuals that are small (ie. Light weight), loud and able to make good decisions for a team. If you think this suits you, please contact Mr Hicks as soon as possible.

Training will continue for the remainder of this term with Term 2 sport (Football, Rugby, Cross Country and Chess), beginning their preseason training over the coming weeks. More details regarding those Term 2 sports will be distributed over the coming weeks. I encourage both students and parents to become familiar with the training and fixture schedules for the respective sports which can be found weekly on the ‘St Peters App’. I look forward to supporting many students in their sporting endeavours throughout the year.

I would like to wish all of our boys the very best of luck for our first round this weekend as well as for the remainder of the term.

Yours in sport,

Darren Grose
Boys Sport Coordinator

Date Claimer: 2019 QGSSSA TRACK &FIELD

The 2019 QGSSSA Track and Field Championships will take place ON THE STUDENT FREE DAY at the end of Term 3 – Thursday 19 September

This week our 2019 QGSSSA Swimming and Senior Softball seasons get underway with the BGGS Invitational Swimming Meet on Friday 8 February and our first round of softball games on Saturday 9 February. We wish all girls competing for the first time this season, or the first time for St Peters, the very best of luck and we hope you enjoy your first sporting experience for the year.

Next week also sees the start of our Basketball, Football and Touch seasons with trials or training for all our Open teams starting. Girls were sent an email last week with a link to sign up for these sports and they should now simply turn up at the age appropriate training session for their chosen sport. Cross Country training began last Friday morning with Run Club. It was fantastic to see 45 runners attend the very first session for the year. All training schedules are on the St Peters App. We also encourage girls to come in to Sports House if they have any questions regarding any of the sports on offer at the College this term.

At St Peters we pride ourselves on many things but when it comes to sport we particularly value commitment and communication. Commitment to a team is something we emphasise in girls’ sport and as parents we appreciate your support in reiterating the importance of honouring a commitment. When girls sign on for a sport it is important they take the time to consider whether they can uphold this commitment for the season. Each sport will have two training sessions and a game/meet each week in season and it is vital the girls do their best to attend these sessions. If they can’t attend a session it is important they communicate this with their particular sport coach and coordinator.

Congratulations to Lara O. (Year 10) who has been selected in the Queensland squad for the Australian Women’s League Water Polo. This is the highest level of competition in Australian Water Polo and we wish Lara all the best in her endeavours.

QGSSSA Swimming
Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson
p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Our first official QGSSSA swim meet is this Friday. All girls Year 7-12 have been emailed a signup and a program placed on the College App.

QGSSSA Softball
Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman
n.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Our first round of senior softball commences this Saturday 9 February at Downey Park. There are three rounds of fixtures and all details can be found on the school app.

Autumn Fixture Trials and Preseason training
Apart from opens trials commencing in Week two, all teams start training next week (Week three) 11 February. Girls are asked to check the training schedule on the St Peters App and turn up to their correct year level session time and location. For further enquiries you can also contact the coordinators of sports listed:

Basketball
Coordinator: Ms Alex Wilson
a.wilson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Football
Coordinator: Mr Ben Innes
b.innes@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Cross Country
Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber and Girls Sport
k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au and girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Run Club
Join the St Peters running community by coming along to ‘Run Club’ a fun way to improve fitness for all sports, meet new people and start training for our QGSSSA Cross Country season. The Friday morning Run Club is for students, staff and families of the St Peters community. Meet at the middle school internal bus shelter ready to run by 6:30am.

Girls Sports Squad Gym Session
Remember if girls are interested in starting or continuing an athletic development program please email Mr Hacking t.hacking@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Check the gym roster on the St Peters App to confirm training times.

We hope you have a great week in sport,

Kelli Rodman and Kerry Schreiber
Girls Sport Coordinators

THE ROCK

The Rock Term 1, Week 2: 7 February 2019

In This Newsletter

What's On

What's on | 8 Feb - 14 Feb

Friday 8 February

Monday 11 February

Tuesday 12 February

Wednesday 13 February

Thursday 14 February

Head of College

​The Importance of Parental Engagement in their Children’s Education

Ministry

​What did you get up to during your holidays?

Lent and Easter Chapel Banners

Important Notices

Important Safety Tips | Driving on College Grounds

Primary Years

Head of Primary Years

STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Date claimers:

Junior High

Junior High News

THANKYOU

YEAR 9 LEADERSHIP

REMINDER: DATE CLAIMERS

GRANDSTAND CAFÉ

AFTER HOURS CARE

UNIFORM REMINDERS

Senior School

Senior School update

Academic Matters

From the Academic Hub

Service Learning Projects 45

Calling Exceptional Students!

SPLC Science

Around the College

Tutoring on College grounds

Cambodia blog

Boarding

2019 Boarder House Camp—A Huge Success

The Arts

Access Arts | Term 1, 2019: Mixed Media 3D

Drama News

St Peters Music Department

Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles

Instrumental/Vocal Tuition

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

St Peters Music Support Group

St Peters Lutheran College Music Support GroupNotice of Annual General Meeting 2019

International String Tour – a trip of a lifetime!

Sport

Primary Sport