Today, marks 75 years to the day that St Peters Lutheran College began. As a College Community, we celebrated and marked Founders Day with a special whole of College Assembly in the Chapel forecourt. On 20 February, 1945 St Peters opened its doors for the first time with Mr Schneider, the College’s founding Headmaster, welcoming 56 students – 28 boys and 28 girls.  Today, we were fortunate enough to have one of those founding students with us, Mr Neville Stallman, to mark the occasion. Each member of our community was presented with 75th anniversary badge to commemorate the significance of this milestone. Reproduced below is an extract of my address from this morning’s assembly:

“Today, February 20, 2020, marks 75 years to the day that St Peters Lutheran College was founded. Seventy-five years later it is hard for us to imagine and comprehend the incredible sacrifices the founders of our great College made to make it a reality. So much of what is the richness of a St Peters Education that we daily take for granted is the legacy of all those who have gone before us. And for this, and to those who have paved the way for us, we should be deeply grateful. That St Peters even started, let alone has ‘emerged as one the leading educational institutions in the state of Queensland’ to quote Robin Kleinschmidt, former Deputy Headmaster, Old Scholar and Dux of the College in his prologue to ‘Upon This Rock’, the College’s 50 years history book is nothing short of a miracle.

Having spent parts of my December-January break reading through the papers on the early history of the College you get a glimpse of the obstacles and barriers that the founders of our College were up against.

Way back in 1945 the Lutheran Church in Queensland was a small, minority church, based in rural areas. Brisbane had only three parishes, and even in surrounding provincial areas such as Toowoomba and Bundaberg, most members came from the surrounding farms. How could such a small church, with limited means possibly support the establishment of a school?

On top of this World War II still raged. The war impacted upon the Lutheran Church in Australia. There was strong anti-German feelings, more so in cities, where the small numbers of Lutherans enabled stereotypes of Lutherans as Germans to flourish. The Lutheran Church was still perceived in the community as the ‘German Church’.

Then there was the question of money. Unlike the Anglican or Catholic Churches, the Lutheran Church was not a church of means, nor did it have the ear of government.

However, despite the ongoing spectre of war, the hostility of anti-German sentiment, the financial difficulties, the smallness of a minority church, and the relative isolation of many of the rural congregations, these were no match for the welling up of enthusiasm for a Queensland Lutheran College. Pastors and lay people alike were determined to create new educational opportunities for their children and a means of nurturing them in the faith of their fathers.

In the coming weeks, I’m going to lead a Chapel where I will talk more about the challenges the College’s Founders faced in establishing St Peters, and the people who played such an important role in helping to make St Peters a reality. For this morning, however it is important that each one of us realises just what seemingly insurmountable challenges that those who established St Peters faced. We owe our founders a huge debt of gratitude for their vision, hard work, commitment, perseverance, passion, sacrifice and above all for their faith in God that He would provide.

St Peters has changed enormously over the last 75 years. It has grown in ways that our Founders could not have imagined – like did you know that people thought that St Peters would ever only be a school of 250 students, and even then, lots of people thought that figure was wildly exaggerated. Today we have more than 250 students in each Year level of Junior High and Senior School. Or did you know that originally in 1945 St Peters was established on only 13 acres, and many thought the decision to buy an additional 40 acres a year later was a terrible waste of money? Today it is one of the truly great visionary and courageous decisions in the College’s history. Or something a little more trivial – did you know that the original Master Plan had provision for a Chicken Shed? A far cry from the Master Plan of today which will see the construction of a Centre for Learning and Innovation beginning in a few short months’ time. Yes, St Peters has changed in so many ways over the last 75 years, and it will and must continue to change going into the future if we are to be true to our timeless Mission of ‘Excellence in Christian Co-education’. Our Mission calls us to learn, grow, change and strive to become better so that we remain relevant to future generations – your children and grandchildren who will hopefully be the beneficiaries of the great gift of a St Peters education. At the same time as our Mission calls us to change, it also calls us to be remain true to the vision of St Peters first Headmaster, Mr Schneider who wrote not long after the College’s opening – ‘we are endeavouring to build up a school which breathes a Christian atmosphere and one which is a home of Christian culture- a school where your sons and daughters will get the best possible training, a school which should do much good to the church and the country’.

As we gather here this morning to celebrate and give thanks for 75 years of ‘Excellence in Christian Co-Education’ we need to remind ourselves that we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, and that we are only custodians for a short time of our wonderful College, and that it is our duty and calling to help make St Peters a better place, a better learning community for those who come after us. As we do so, we also need to remind ourselves of the words of Pastor Gerhard Dohler, the founding Chairman of the College Council, and after whom Dohler Building is named ‘We must learn to lean entirely on our God. With Him nothing is impossible to us ….. Therefore, let us go forth in God’s name’.”

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

New start.  As World War II fought its way to the inevitable end Australians were looking forward to a world of peace and better opportunities. Lutheran people in Queensland wanted their young people to grow in faith and education locally, so that they could make a meaningful contribution to the new world on their graduation. In an era when not many went past Year 8, the appeal for money to start a Lutheran College was over-subscribed in 1944 and the search was on for a suitable property.

Choosing Brisbane, not Toowoomba. Most Lutherans were country people, so it was a very brave and far-sighted decision to start in Brisbane. That meant travel for those on the Darling Downs, the Fassifern or the Wide-Bay Burnett, but travel students did, by car or train.

Co-ed and boarding. From the very beginning, St Peters was co-ed, a recognition of the importance of education for girls as well. In the early years, over 90% were boarders. In 1970 it was just over 50% (300+). Boarding continues to be a strength, offering brothers and sisters the chance to be together. In the last 15 years the Indigenous students have contributed very strongly.

Hard work. Straight after the war there were no building supplies, so the army huts that came with the extra land that had been bought were moved and refitted by volunteers. Luther House was built in 1948 by volunteers under supervision. The earliest teachers had to sign a statement with the Education Department that they were willing to accept a lower salary.

What you experience now has been built up over many years. Many families and individuals have willingly sacrificed to grow and develop this school to what it is now. Accept it as a gift and look for ways in which you too can contribute and build up St Peters.

Pastor Michael Mayer

Reminder to recipients of Gold and Silver awards – if you would like to have your pocket embroidered, please drop your freshly dry-cleaned blazer (dry cleaning tags still attached) to Shop 45 with Letter of Authorisation before Thursday 27 February.  Blazers delivered after this date will not be accepted.

The 2020 QSLA School Library’s Week was in full swing during last week.

Several students were brave enough to pick up books in one of our three lucky dips boxes. What a surprise to discover a book they knew absolutely nothing about, without any introduction or being influenced by its appearance nor blurb!

During lunch time, students of all ages enjoyed the movie 'Sea of Monsters' adapted from Rick Riordan’s second instalment of the Percy Jackson’s series – a very popular author, books and series in our Library.

And on Friday, to conclude the festivities, girls and boys were eager to win our Literature Trivia Quiz to get a chance to hit the Piñata.

A big thank you to our Library’s monitors: Piper K, Amelia H, Imogen J and Chloe M who, together with Harper K, actively assisted in making this celebration such a success.

Watch this space for more information about our future Students Book Club meetings and come and join us: we would be delighted to hear from you.

https://www.worldsciencefestival.com.au/event-program/brisbane/

Chemistry IB students should consider the FREE Ockham’s Razor presentation

UQ Junior Physics Odyssey

The Junior Physics Odyssey (JPhO) is a five-day (non-residential) program for Year 10 students with an interest in physics, science and mathematics.

The program aims to develop your problem-solving skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of physics. By presenting physics in a format that complements Senior Physics, JPhO will:

• introduce you to the formal study of physics through lectures and tutorials
• give you hands-on experience of physics through experiments and workshops
• provide you with spaces in which to explore ideas in modern physics at forums and tours of research labs.

What will you learn at JPhO?

Throughout your week at JPhO, you will:

• develop your skills in problem solving, critical thinking and communication
• learn important principles of physics, preparing you for Senior Physics
• participate in forums with UQ researchers on topics such as quantum physics, special relativity and cosmology
• tour our state-of-the-art research centres
• talk with current UQ students about study options and university life
• meet other people with similar interests to you
• learn to juggle (and learn about the physics behind it, of course!).

JPhO is about doing physics - forums, workshops, experiments and interactive discussions with your tutors will make up most of the week.

The schedule also includes two evening forums presented by current UQ physics lecturers and researchers. Family and friends are welcome to attend these.

Who will teach you?

Current UQ lecturers will teach you, and the majority of your tutors will be current UQ physics students. A high student-tutor ratio better than 4:1 will ensure that help will always be on hand - so you'll be able to work at your own pace and ask questions about the topics that interest you most.

Your staff will be primarily undergraduate physics students and former JPhO participants, as well as postgraduate students.

Our tutors come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and you'll learn from students with backgrounds in engineering, education, biophysics, mathematics and science communication.

You'll also get the chance to chat with your tutors about their studies and your career options.

How to apply

If you are interested in attending the 2020 Junior Physics Odyssey, please submit the following documents with your online application:

• A copy of your most recent report card
• A letter of recommendation from your mathematics or science teacher

On Wednesday 12 February, the first Community Focus Day of 2020, we had a College Expo. This gave students an opportunity to find out about all the different groups we have at St Peters. The School Captains chose the theme ‘I See’.

Student walked around the stalls and talked to others about their experiences. They found out what they had learnt and enjoyed by participating in a range of activities. Ms Benfield and her team also raised funds selling cup-cakes to make resources for Guide Dogs Queensland.

Service Learning At St Peters

The Service Learning team meet on a Tuesday lunchtime at SN4 and have a number of projects under the banner Projects 45 that we will be continuing to support. Students can choose one project or introduce an issue or cause that they are passionate about that we may work on together.

On Friday 28 February the Environment group will be organising Clean Up Day Australia in Junior High and Senior School. We hope to have a number of volunteers come and help with the Clean Up. Schools Clean Up Day is a fun and engaging way to teach young Australians about the responsible disposal of rubbish and resource recovery. 

On Sunday 8 March students from the College will be participating in the Mater Chicks in Pink Fun Run to raise funds for breast cancer. The students have a St Peters page if you wish to donate: https://fundraise.mater.org.au/fundraisers/SPLC2020

Rummage Sale, Wednesday 11 March - A Community Focus Day

Time for a clean out? This is a project organised by Students 4 Students giving an opportunity for students and the close community to bring in a bag/suitcase and set up a stall of unwanted clothes. These items will be sold to raise funds for Canteen. Canteen provide valuable resources for youth affected by cancer – be it themselves, family, friends or relatives.

Students might like to team up with others to have the stall. Please start looking through your wardrobes now. More details to come.

A.Braby
Coordinator of Service Learning

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.

Primary Parent Information Evenings

In the last two weeks, the Primary Years Parent Information sessions were held.  Despite the heavy rain for our Years 5 and 6, many parents turned out to listen to the information which was shared by the teachers of each of the year levels. If you were unable to attend, or would like to have the opportunity to go back to the PowerPoint presentation, these have been uploaded to the relevant Firefly pages of each year level.

The Lower Primary, the format was altered to maximise the amount of time with class teachers and specialists. We hope that you found this to be a useful refinement of the evening. Feedback is welcome and can come through your child’s classroom teacher or the Administration Offices.

As above, the PowerPoints from this evening are available on each of the year level landing pages in Firefly.

Other Parent Sessions

On Monday, our annual Volunteer Induction morning was held. An enthusiastic group of parents from different year levels shared their experiences and have now been authorised to work in our classrooms.

If you are a parent who has completed this training in the past few years, please take the time to drop into either Primary Administration areas to sign the acknowledgment form so that we can inform our teachers of parent volunteers for 2020.

On Monday evening, the Let’s Chat company held a popular and worthwhile session about their work in the College. The company specialises in ensuring children are well equipped with the understanding of their bodies, protective behaviours and how their bodies change over the course of their childhood. Educators from the Let’s Chat are now working with our Year 6 students and will hold sessions for all Years 3 – 6 throughout the year.

Staffing News

Mr Andrew Robin, one of our Year 3 teachers, has been successful in becoming our Years 3/4 Coordinator for 2020. He will continue to work in the role as class teacher of 3A and have added responsibilities of supporting the pastoral development of our Years 3 and 4 students, alongside the teachers in these areas. I’m sure you will agree that Mr Robin is well suited to this role and will continue to support the students in his care.

We also have two new roles this year in the Primary setting. These are curriculum assistants who will work alongside Mrs Mitchell supporting projects identified as priorities for the year. Mrs Christina Wheeler will be looking after literacy – Reading while Mrs Naomi Helmood will oversee Numeracy. I wish them both all the best as they support the curriculum of the Primary Years.

Pam Carden

Developing Responsibility

Being part of a family or part of a community means we have certain responsibilities. How can parents help develop responsibility in their young people? Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, suggests that the answer is simple – give responsibility to them! Let them feed the family pet, empty the dishwasher, clean up the living area at the end of the day. Most kids rise to a real challenge when it’s sincerely given, and backed by realistic expectations. (https://www.parentingideas.com.au/blog/developing-responsibility-kids/)

This year, the Primary Years Pastoral Care program has a focus on grit, gratitude and growth mindset. These three key elements lend themselves to developing responsibility, with parents’ help. We all live busy lives – sometimes it takes a child grit to be able to complete their given task. Gratitude that kids are a part of a caring family means sharing those home responsibilities; and, of course, as parents, showing gratitude when a child does complete their responsibilities is an important part of the process. If your child finds completing their given task difficult, or they forget, this is an opportunity to practise a growth mindset. I am having difficulty with this task, but I will keep on trying or ask for help. I’m not a bad person because I didn’t complete my tasks, but I do have responsibilities and I need to work hard to accomplish them next week.

The Primary Years teachers have collaborated and decided to change the concept of ‘homework’ to ‘home learning’. This will look a little different in each year level, but the tasks set are a great way for your child to start developing responsibility. Parents can assist with this process by communicating with their child about the best routines for completing the required tasks, establishing some visual reminders and occasional verbal reminders, but then letting them ‘get on’ with this responsibility and possibly face the consequences of not getting their home learning tasks handed in on time. Learning from experience is the best learning of all.

If you would like further information about developing responsibility in young people click on the link to Parenting Ideas above. If you would like assistance with establishing home learning routines at home, please contact your child’s teacher and they will be happy to help.

Jenelle King
Years 5 and 6 Coordinator

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT

This week has been one in which we celebrated the achievements of our Junior High students in their 2019 academic pursuits. On Tuesday morning, the efforts of almost two hundred students were acknowledged when they received either Gold or Silver Academic Awards, for having achieving a GPA over 13 (Gold) or between 12 and 12.99 (Silver) over two semesters in 2019.  Their celebrations were shared with their teachers and families – both in person and through the live-streaming of the event. 

In addition to the Gold and Silver Awards received by our students, special acknowledgement must be made of those who topped their respective year levels through their hard work, dedication and ability.  These students were recognised by being named as either the Dux or Proxime Accessit of their grade.  Congratulations to the following students on their achievement:

Year 7

• Dux: Alice Hynd
• Proxime Accessit: Oliver Richards and Jack Webb

Year 8

• Dux: Aastha Gupta
• Proxime Accessit: Chloe Mather    

Year 9

• Dux: Stevie Chiu
• Proxime Accessit: Yangyang Wang      

IRONBARK AWARDS

In addition to the Academic Awards, fifty Year 9 students from the 2019 cohort were acknowledged by Mr Matthew Sullivan, Director of Ironbark, for their individual contributions, commitment and enthusiasm while they were at Ironbark.  This amazing program has been an integral part of life at St Peters for more than four decades and continues to evolve and to expand and enrich the life experiences of our Year 9 students. 

As you may remember, our 2019 9LM students had their Ironbark experience interrupted by the bushfire crisis and had to be evacuated back to Brisbane and to school for a week in late November.  However, these students were offered the chance to complete their journey and returned to Ironbark earlier this term to undertake the 50km hike program – which they had missed due to the evacuation.  The students were thus able to have a sense of closure and the satisfaction of having completed the full Ironbark experience.  Special thanks to Mr Sullivan and the Ironbark staff for organising and supporting this initiative; and to Mrs Tetley-Jones, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Coordinator, who ensured the students involved were thus able to meet their ‘Adventurous Journey’ requirements.

AIC and QGSSSA Swimming Carnivals

As a member of both the Association of Independent Colleges (AIC) and the Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA), St Peters is required to bring spectators to the upcoming Associations’ Swimming Championships. 

As has been communicated to all students at Assembly and to parents at the recent Parent Information session, all Year 7 boys and girls will be attending these respective swimming events as supporters.  St Peters has traditionally done exceptionally well in these Inter-School Swimming competitions and the events provide a wonderful opportunity for our Year 7 students to develop pride and support for the College and to understand the importance of College culture and being part of the community.

Details are as follows:

AIC Swimming Carnival

• Monday 2 March 1pm – 8pm
• Year 7 Boys compulsory attendance; Years 8 & 9 Boys voluntary attendance

The upcoming AIC Swimming Championships are to be held on Monday 2 March at the Chandler Aquatic Centre (the Sleeman Sports Complex).

All Year 7 boys will be attending this event as supporters.  Boys in Years 8 and 9 who would also like to attend are asked to seek permission from their parents.  It is an enjoyable afternoon of cheering on our swimming team, who have worked hard all season. It is also a wonderful opportunity for the boys to represent St Peters Lutheran College with pride.  Students will be transported by bus to and from Chandler.

QGSSSA Swimming Carnival

• Wednesday 4 March 1pm – 8pm
• Year 7 Girls compulsory Attendance; Years 8 & 9 Girls voluntary attendance

The upcoming QGSSSA Swimming Championships are to be held on Wednesday 4 March at the Chandler Aquatic Centre (the Sleeman Sports Complex).

All Year 7 girls will be attending this event as supporters. Girls in Years 8 and 9 who would also like to attend are asked to seek permission from their parents. It is an enjoyable afternoon of cheering on our swimming team, who have worked hard all season. It is also a wonderful opportunity for the girls to represent St Peters Lutheran College with pride.  Students will be transported by bus to and from Chandler. 

Further details will be emailed to parents next week.

Kelly Fox
Acting Head of Junior High

The 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 students’ musical endeavours whilst meeting other parents of students involved in the Music Program. We warmly encourage parents to join this support group whether or not you are able to attend meetings, can occasionally pour a cup of coffee at a concert or just want to be kept informed.

The Music Support Group’s first event for 2020 is the annual Meet and Greet Evening. This is a social, relaxed informal gathering with great music for 'new' and 'old' music families It is also a great opportunity to meet the music staff and other families involved in the music  program. This year it will be held on Friday 28 February in the PAC Amphitheatre commencing at 7.00pm. Please bring a plate of food to share for dinner and BYO drinks.

If you are a continuing parent, please come to the Meet and Greet Evening to welcome those who are joining us this year. If you are a new parent to the program, we look forward to meeting you 😊. If you are not able to join us, please email MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au so that you can be on their mailing list and be kept up to date with MSG activities.

We hope to see many familiar faces and meet lots of new parents at the Meet and Greet Night on Friday 28 February.

Notice of AGM.

Christine Taylor, Grantley Sutch and David Deacon
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

On Sunday 23 February at 3.00pm, St Peters Chorale and Junior High Songmakers will perform in the Brightest and Best Festival of Sacred Music Concert.

The Brightest and Best Festival of Sacred Music is a bi-annual event organised by the Royal School of Church Music Australia (Qld Branch) and is performed in St John’s Cathedral. This event is a wonderful opportunity for St Peters Choir Members to sing in a massed choir, accompanied by the might of the St John’s pipe organ, in the largest gothic Cathedral in the Southern Hemisphere.

It is also a special opportunity to work with leading Australian choral conductors. The principal conductor for Brightest and Best 2020 is Mr Graeme Morton. Graeme is a Senior Lecturer in the University of Queensland’s School of Music, Director of Music at St John’s Cathedral and former Director of Music at St Peters Lutheran College.  He is also is one of Australia’s most eclectic choral musicians, with a wealth of experience as a conductor, teacher, composer and broadcaster of choral music. Graeme has received numerous awards including an award of the Order of Australia (AM) for Service to the Arts. 

In the concert, the combined school choirs will perform a wonderful range of sacred repertoire from across the ages. The audience will also have the opportunity to hear choral music performed by the choirs of St John’s Cathedral and a performance on the mighty St John’s pipe organ.

Tickets for the concert will be available at the door - $20 adults/$15 concession. I hope you can join us for a lovely afternoon of choral music.

Christine Taylor
Co-Director of Music/Head of Choirs

“Every day of our lives, we are on the verge of making those slight changes that would make all the difference.” Mignon McLaughlin

Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 1

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

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

Boys and Girls Swimming

The Primary Swimming Squad (Years 4-6 boys and girls) will have training on Wednesday morning (6:15am - 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, 6:15am – 7:30am (25m Pool) starting on Wednesday 5 February and concluding on Wednesday 4 March. A reminder that this is swimming training and all students must be able to comfortably complete and race lengths of the 25m pool.

Boys Cricket

Years 5 and 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Cricket Competition. Training is held on Wednesdays (3:30pm-5:00pm) at the cricket nets and during Sport for Life time on Fridays. All information regarding Saturday morning games can be found on the St Peters APP.

Girls Club Netball

St Peters will be entering teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) again in 2020. The St Peters WDNA Netball is open to all girls in Years 3-6. 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 14 February (3:30pm-4:30pm) at Harts Road Courts.

Years 4-6 Run Club

Years 4-6 Run Club will start later in Term 1. Training will be offered twice once a week on Monday afternoons in Term 1 and this will increase to twice a week in Term 2. The sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches. Years 4-6 Run Club will commence on Monday 24 February.

Swimming

• 21 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (St Peters 50m Pool)
• 26 February – Met West Swimming Trials (Chandler)
• 28 February – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Meet (run as part of QGSSSA meet at St Peters 50m pool)
• 2 March – Boys AIC Years 5-12 Swimming Championships (Chandler)
• 11 March – Primary (Years 4-6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival (St Peters 50m pool)

Training Times

AIC Cricket

• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets
• Sport for Life (Periods 7 and 8) 1:50pm – 3:10pm | Mayer Oval Cricket Nets

Primary Boys and Girls Swimming

• Wednesday morning   6:15am - 7:30am | St Peters 25m pool

Primary Girls WDNA Netball 

• Friday afternoon 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Harts Road Netball Court

Primary Years HPE

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

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

HPE Dates Term 1

• Swimming: Wednesday 29 January – Friday 6 March
• Cross Country: Monday 9 March – Wednesday 1 April

Save the Date

Primary Years Inter House Cross Country: Tuesday 31 March. Details for the day to follow.

Last weekend was another weather interrupted weekend of sport for our Girls. Senior Softball was cancelled due to unplayable fields, we are looking forward to the sunshine continuing this week so the girls can get their season underway.

Well done to our Water Polo girls, Round 8 saw some great games with lots of improvement from the previous week. Special mention to our Open team who enjoyed another solid win, they are sitting on top of the ladder with four rounds to go before finals - Good luck for this Saturday girls.

Last Friday our annual St Peters Inter-House Swimming Carnival was held in beautiful sunshine at the 50m pool. It was a great day where staff and Years 7 – 12 students came together as a College and swam proudly for their Houses. We also saw the introduction of our new house polos, they looked amazing filling the pool enclosure with loads of colour.

Congratulations to victorious Leichhardt House on their third consecutive win of the Carnival.

Sporting Behaviour

As we enter a busy time in Girls Sport at St Peters with the QGSSSA Swimming Championships and the start of the Autumn fixtures just around the corner, it is a timely reminder to reflect as a community on our conduct.

Sporting behaviour is the term used to reflect sportsmanship, as it pertains to ethical behaviour, fair play, and respect for the sport, the participants, and the spectators.

As participants, we need to appreciate the good sportsmanship and skills of opponents, always display good temper and grace and give congratulations, thanks and support as appropriate.

As Parents and Spectators, we are reminded that children learn best by example. Never use profane language or harass coaches or officials and teach your children that honest effort is as important as victory.

Recognise the value and importance of coaches and support their decisions.

SWIMMING                                                                

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

TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE QGSSSA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Girls please watch for an email from Mr Nodwell re Swimming this Friday night.

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)

Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman – n.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Great to see the girls back training this week, please check the UPDATED draw on the St Peters App for game times for this Saturday 22 Feb – good luck girls!

Games will continue the following Saturdays - 29 Feb, 7 March and 14 March.

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

Coordinator: Ms Jenny Pavlides – waterpolo@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Training continues as per the weekly schedule.

Please watch the St Peters App & an email from your manager if the weather is threatening.

BASKETBALL

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

Trials/training for all teams are underway.

Open Basketball camp is going ahead – Saturday 29 February & Sunday 1 March.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March at St Peters

FOOTBALL

Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Trials/training for all teams is underway.

Intermediate & Open Team Trial on Tuesday 25 February v BGGS @ Rangakarra, Sprenger Street, Fig Tree Pocket.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March (venue to be advised).

TOUCH

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

Trials/training for all teams is underway.

All ‘A’ Teams Trial on Thursday 27 February v BGGS @ Rangakarra, Sprenger Street, Fig Tree Pocket.

All Teams Trial Game Round v Somerville House – Friday 6 March at St Peters. 

CROSS COUNTRY

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

There are many training sessions to choose from – please make Wednesday sessions a priority.

Run Club is on also! Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - 6.15am at the St Peters Bus Stop.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

Coordinator: Mr Trent Hacking – t.hacking@stpeters.qld.edu.au

All girls interested in Athletic development in the Gym with Mr Hacking, please contact him to arrange a meeting.

Have a great week in Sport!

Anne-Marie Champion
Girls Sport Coordinator

Another week of weather interrupted sport for Round 2 of AIC. Despite our St Peters Cricket players not getting to play against Iona College, I was extremely impressed with the members of our First XI and Open Cricket Teams who took time out to cheer on and support our Years 7 to 9 Volleyball teams on Saturday morning at St Peters. The energetic cheering lead by College Captain Ben Roberton demonstrated the true spirit of St Peters and their pride for our College. I am certain our junior teams, coaches and parents appreciated having the Years 11 and 12 boys supporting them on Saturday.

Attending the annual St Peters Inter-House Swimming Carnival for the first time I could not but notice the smiles, positive energy and excitement of the students last Friday. For me, this event not only showcased each House’s swimming prowess but it highlighted a sense of pride and belonging. Coupled with this it offered all of us, staff and students alike, a day whereby we all could come together collectively as a College and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed and supportive environment. It was definitely a great day. Congratulations to victorious Leichhardt House on winning the 2020 St Peters Inter-House Swimming.  

This Week in Sport

This week in AIC Sport, St Peters compete against Padua College in Volleyball, Cricket and AFL. Round 3 will again see our Years 7 to 9 teams playing at home whilst our Years 10 to 12 teams are away at Padua. Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games.

With the wet weather still presenting as a potential issue for our outdoor sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for wet weather alerts via the St Peters App. We will keep you updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.

Tomorrow we will host our second AIC Invitational Swimming Meet for 2020. St Peters warmly welcome St Laurence’s College, St Patrick’s College, St Edmunds College and Villanova College to our 50m Aquatic Centre. All details pertaining to this meet can be found on the St Peters App.

A reminder that all our boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and games.

AIC Volleyball

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –

At Training – All St Peters AIC Volleyballers are to be where their St Peters Sports Uniform to Volleyball training.

At Games – All St Peters AIC Volleyballers must be wearing either the old style numbered volleyball shirt or the ‘new’ style numbered volleyball shirt. NO sports/PE shirts are to be worn at AIC games. WHITE SOCKS ONLY are to be worn at AIC Volleyball Games.

AIC Cricket

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements –

At Training – all AIC cricketers must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their first training session of the week. The second training session you are to where your ‘Sports Uniform’.

At Games – All St Peters Cricketers are to arrive to their game wearing their ‘Program Shirt’ and then get changed into your playing whites just before the start of play.

St Peters Student Spectators on Gamedays

Should your son wish to attend any St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal college hours, it is expected that he is dressed in St Peters apparel whilst attending these events.

Please include some photos taken by Anthony from Saturday’s sport.

St Peters AIC Cricket Coordinator: Mr Josh Singh – j.singh@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly Cricket training and Round 2 game times and venues.

St Peters AIC Volleyball Coordinator: Mr Luke Donatini & Mr Shaun Nodwell – l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly Volleyball training and Round 2 game times and venues.

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

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to Swimming training and Friday afternoon AIC swimming meet.

St Peters AIC Year 8 & 9 AFL Coordinator: Mr Mark Holman – m.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to AFL weekly training and Round 2 game times and venues.

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

Please refer to the St Peters App for information pertaining to weekly AIC Cross Country training.

Luke Donatini
Boys Sport Coordinator

Save the Date

St Peters P&F Community Fair | Sun 13 Sept – 3pm- 7pm | Stolz Oval

Rides, Market Stalls, Live Entertainment, Raffle & Auctions, Food Trucks & Bar.

For Market Stall enquiries or Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kathryn Lorraway, Community Liaison Officer k.lorraway@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Do you know what your children really get up to on the internet? Are you confident that you can protect them as they navigate life online? There’s no denying that today’s students are part of a digital world. While, for the most part, this means exciting, technology-driven possibilities, it also poses new threats when it comes to cyber security.

To minimise the threats, join us on Thursday 27 February, 2020 at the first St Peters Life Symposium for 2020: Internet Safety for Children – A Parent’s Guide. Hear from former Queensland Police Detective and member of Taskforce Argos (Queensland’s Child Abuse and Sexual Crime Group), Mr Brett Lee, and learn a range of simple strategies to prevent online risks in your home. 

Cost of admission is $5.00 with all proceeds from this Symposium to be donated to 2TMAB (To the Moon and Back)—an initiative established by 2019 Old Scholar, Ella Hussey-Simmonite, to raise awareness about online child sexual exploitation and improve the Child Protection System Technology run by the Child Rescue Coalition. 

Students are also welcome to join their parents. 

To secure your spot, or find out more, please register here.

The St Peters Signature Series Concerts are back in 2020, and we have an incredible one to start us off. Mondo Rock will be performing at St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly on Saturday 21 March commencing at 7.00pm. Mondo Rock will be supported by The Undercurrents (a SPOSA band) and the St Peters Rock Bands. 

About Mondo Rock

The band (comprised of Ross Wilson, Eric McCusker, James Black, Paul Christie and Kerry Jacobson) have had an outstanding career spanning five decades. Few have come close to delivering the catalogue of Australian classics that Mondo Rock boast, and they've achieved four top 10 albums, nine top 40 singles (including three top 10 hits) and six studio albums.

Mondo Rock's playlist includes: 

• Come Said The Boy
• Cool World
• State Of The Heart
• Chemistry
• No Time
• The Queen & Me 
• Summer For 81 

Come and join us for a fabulous night! Tickets are $45 and are available from www.mondorockatsplc.eventbrite.com.au  

Co-Director of Cocurricular Music/Head of Bands