As I am about to leave the St Peters community, I thought about this ‘place in between’, from where one looks back and knows about a future that still feels unreal and hasn’t been lived – yet.

As expected, there are mixed feelings - sadness about leaving the familiar place behind with the many people I have connected with over these many years but, also being grateful for the memories I have made every day with many students, boarders and staff; memories that I will take with me.

And I wonder, if many in our community find themselves in a similar space: grieving the many opportunities that COVID has denied them over such a long time, and, more recently, grieving the losses that the flood might have caused; grieving losses in your own lives that can be of so different shades and in so different ways

Or, thinking of the war that has been unleashed on Ukraine – so many grieving the losses: of their homes, the despair about the violence and threat to family and country, the fear what the day and yet the tomorrow brings; so many lives lost, mothers with their children displaced, having had to leave their husbands, fathers and brothers behind to fight, not knowing if they would see each other ever again.

KYRIE ELEISON – Lord, have mercy! 

Is the cry of the anguished people, that call out to the one, who promised to never abandon his people. The prayer goes out: Lord, have mercy – on those affected by the floods, who have to rebuild their homes and lives; on those afflicted by the war, who are fearful, on those anxious, who don’t know what tomorrow brings.

Lord, have mercy and grant us

• hope
• the assurance of your aboding presence – also through those who come to aid the afflicted;
• grant shelter and food, support and care for the many displaced – in our country and abroad;
• grant healing and restoration of trust, move the Leaders to compassion, that their decisions bring wellbeing and peace to all.

Grant all of us a future, gracious God, and show us the way, how each one of us can be involved, to build peace and a more hopeful future for all!

The Lord bless and keep you,
The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious on you,
The Lord look upon you with favour and grant you peace!!

Pastor Silke

Families with children already at St Peters Lutheran College wishing to enrol a sibling for 2024 are reminded to submit an online application for your child if you haven’t already done so.  

Please note that due to very high demand for places in some Year Levels, applications for siblings should be received before the end of Term 1 2022. Please find the online admissions form here. 

For further information, please contact the Admissions Office via admissions@stpeters.qld.edu.au or phone 3377 6236.

Effective from Monday 21 February, 2022 the TransportMe system will be active for students travelling on the Brisbane Bus Lines Bus.  

Students will be required to use their Student ID Card; students will need to both Tap On when Boarding and Tap Off when departing the Bus.   

Charges ($5.30 per trip) will be invoiced on a monthly basis to Parents/Caregivers. 

Please note: 10 Trip Manual passes still in circulation are still valid. The two systems will be running side by side until all 10 Trip passes are phased out. - Students are not to use their ID Cards when using a 10 Trip Manual Pass. 

Do not hesitate to contact the Finance Office if you have any queries.

The Langer Library is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Friday 25 March. We have a Morning Tea planned for guests, former staff and old scholars commencing at 10.30am. Current staff and students will join the celebrations during that week and then on Friday at lunchtime.

At the opening of the library in 1972 a time capsule was placed behind the dedication plaque. Over many years since students have asked – when is the time capsule being opened? Friday 25 March is the day! Not only will we see what was placed in there in 1972, we will add our own memorabilia from 2022 and replace it behind the plaque. For another 50 years – who knows? We are currently running a competition for students and staff. Submit a photo of a small hand sized item you think should be added to the capsule. We will announce the winners on Thursday 24 March.

The first article in this series provided some background into wellbeing, Positive Psychology and Positive Education. At St Peters, the PERMAH model is utilised as the framework through which we operate. Professor Martin Seligman, the father of Positive Psychology, believed that five elements were crucial for wellbeing to be achieved: Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishments. Further research has also demonstrated the importance of sleep, nutrition, and exercise on wellbeing; hence Health was added to complete the PERMAH framework.

Take a moment to think about your greatest recent achievement. Bring the experience to mind and savour the feelings of joy and pride that come along with it. We all experience positive emotion at different times and stages. These are the feel-good times when dopamine is released in our brain, and they are the shortest routes to feeling happy.

Whilst we want to protect our children and give them a happy and safe life, the positive emotion focus in PERMAH does not mean that we are expected to be happy all day, every day. Instead, we realistically focus on savouring those positive times, those moments of hope, interest, pride, gratitude, love, joy and compassion. We also work through past challenges and strive toward accepting these experiences, reflecting on the path we previously walked and optimistically looking to what the future holds.  

Go back to that achievement you recalled earlier. This small savouring exercise is one example of how positive emotions can be incorporated into our lives. To take it a step further, you could write this achievement down and stick it somewhere noticeable, so you are frequently reminded of it, bringing those positive emotions to surface more regularly. Some other suggestions for building positive emotion in your home include:

• Spending time with people you care about;
• Doing activities that you enjoy;
• Listening to uplifting or inspirational music;
• Watching a video of a comedian;
• Reflecting on things you are grateful for and what is going well in your life;
• Smiling more.

Danielle Tucker
Positive Education and Wellbeing Leader

Our thoughts and prayers are with the many members of our community who have been impacted greatly this term, through COVID and the flood. Despite the difficult start, we encourage preparedness with the students as we enter the assessment phase of the term. Our teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure students have been given the best opportunities at their learning and our students have shown great resilience and focus to get their work completed. It is important that we continue to resume to normality and progress with learning. We understand that there are exceptional circumstances and students may not be able to complete assessment. The Special Consideration process is designed to assist students in need. If students miss an assessment item due date or exam due to illness or extenuating circumstances, please ensure you fill out a Special Consideration form found on Firefly here and submit with supporting documentation to the Academic Hub or via email to r.turnbull@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

The Year 11 QCAA exam block will commence in Week 8 (14 March – 18 March). A copy of the exam schedule can be found at the link below. Please ensure that students arrive plenty of time before the exam with their correct equipment. If students are staying more than 30 minutes prior to or after an exam, they are asked to sign in at Senior School Reception. A copy of study rooms that will be made available to the students is also located on Firefly at the link below. The IB students will continue in regular classes throughout this time. Year 11 Exam schedule https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/senior-school-curriculum-ind/year-11-curriculum/exam-schedule

The Year 12 Academic Mentor program has commenced for our year 12 QCAA students. This initiative is to provide an extra level of support for the Senior students. Mentors will cover a range of topics with the students, including QCE tracking, ATAR eligibility and a 'guesstimate' of an ATAR score, based on three different estimators. Students will have the opportunity to discuss study habits, goals and post school ideas with their mentor. We trust the students will find this of great benefit.

Rachael Turnbull
Head of 7-12 Curriculum - Students

What an extraordinary start to 2022! This week sees us getting back to some semblance of normality as we welcome back face-to-face Chapel and Assemblies. Parents are always welcome to join us:

• Lower Primary Chapel – Wednesday 8.30am
• Upper Primary Chapel – Tuesday 10.10am
• Lower Primary Assembly – Friday 1.30pm (each fortnight)
• Upper Primary Assembly – Thursday 2.20pm (each fortnight)

We will welcome our Principal’s Awards back as we commence Term 2.

2022 Parent Representatives

Details regarding the 2022 Parent Representatives were discussed as part of our Primary Parent Information Sessions recently and several classes are still seeking Parent Representatives.

These Parent Representatives are in integral part of our school community and are an important contact point for Primary Years parents. Parent Representatives, amongst other things, support home-school relationships by liaising between the teachers and parents of the Form Class (or Year Level), welcome new families by making themselves known to new parents, helping them transition into the St Peters community.

If you are interested in taking on this integral role in the Primary Years, please contact your child’s class teacher or me. Further information regarding Parent Representatives can be found on the Primary Years Parent Information page on Firefly.

Parent Representatives in each class will be published to the Primary Years community next week.

A reminder that the College has provided access to Justin Coulson’s ‘Happy Families’ website for all member of the college community. You are welcome to subscribe using the link below:

http://www.happyfamilies.com.au/user/register/code/SSPL211130/school/STPETERSLUTHERAN

I thought that Justin’s latest post was relevant to our community in the current context and would be a worthwhile read for all.

Almost exactly two years ago our world changed in incomprehensible ways. It was supposed to be a couple of weeks. A month at most. We just had to isolate at home. Flatten the curve. Protect the vulnerable.

It meant working from home unless we were essential workers. It also meant school was at home. But it was an adventure. A reset. A chance to change things up and focus on what matters most; to help make a difference for our communities.

But despite a few bright patches where it really was good and our hope was high, it was also often bad. Our two most populous states endured the world’s longest lockdowns. The borders stayed closed keeping loved ones separated.

It was a year of stuttering Zoom calls and classes, quarantine, mask mandates, vaccinations, protests, and for many parents and families, hellish challenges to balance all that family, work, and government restrictions required.

As 2022 commenced, QLD held students back from school for two extra weeks to encourage vaccinations.

Now, barely into March, our lives are bombarded with stories – and for some, the reality – of flood waters inundating homes and lives being lost. And a conflict in Eastern Europe that many fear will become a war has begun.

It’s enough to leave parents reeling. Except that many parents are already stressed out, burned out, and tired out.  Parents have done all they can to hold things together.  The difficulty – the unfairness of it all – is that we must keep on keeping on.  Our children are relying on us.

What our children need right now

Our children need the world to feel safe and secure.  The more they feel this, the more they can explore life with confidence, look to the future with hope, and find a meaningful way forward.  And whether we are feeling it or not, it’s up to us to provide them that safety and security.  If not, the unpredictable nature of life can consume them with anxiety, fear, apprehension, and worry.

More Information is NOT Reassuring

Ever notice that getting more information does not reduce your worries and fears?  Scrolling your news feeds doesn’t offer reassurance.  It’s the same with your children.  They don’t need lots of information.  They need to feel safe. And what we do makes a difference.

Kids are anxious. Here are ways to help…

Tune Out Media

Social media algorithms are designed to push more and more of what we see in our direction. The more you and your children watch these events occur online, the more they’ll appear. Keep bad news away from your children – especially younger children – as much as possible.

Remember that Emotions are Contagious

If you are feeling emotional or overwhelmed, your child will sense it – and catch it.  Taking a deep breath and keeping level and stable will help you respond gently and patiently to your child.

If it’s Mentionable, it’s Manageable

Rather than asking your child “Are you ok?”, say what you see.  “Gee, you look pretty worried about things. What’s on your mind?”  Perhaps you could say, “I noticed you were pretty affected by that horrible news.  It’s hard to hear isn’t it.”

Side by Side Conversations

Rather than sitting face-to-face, talk with your children about their questions and concerns while side-by-side.  Perhaps it’s a car ride, beside their bed at night, or while you’re doing an activity together. Side-by-side conversations feel less threatening.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

“Your life isn’t defined by what happens to you; you define your life by how you choose to respond to the things life throws at you.”

I began my 2011 College Review article with the above quote.  At the time I was reflecting on the year that was, when the images and stories of the January 2011 floods were still freshly recorded in our minds. I commented at the time that alongside the tragedy and devastation that mother nature had inflicted on us, we also witnessed the incredible resilience of the human spirit and saw first-hand just how amazingly generous and caring people can be. After a year that started with COVID-related delays to the school year, to now be faced with a major flooding emergency across that large part of the east coast of the country, combined with the events involving Russia and the Ukraine, it is important to recognise that no matter how resilient we are, many within our community will be finding it difficult to face the challenges that life is presenting.

In Pastoral Care time this week, students have been encouraged to keep an eye on each other and seek help if they need support. ‘R U OK?’ Day doesn’t just occur in September but every day when you are part of a community of care.

We would ask parents to please let your child’s Form Class Teacher and Year Level Coordinator know if you have been adversely affected by the floods so that we provide an extra level of support to them.

Our College Counselling team are also here to support.  For more information on Counselling, Support Services and Wellbeing Tips please click HERE

Please click on this link to access a new Insights Article from Parenting Ideas – Explaining Scary World Events to our Children.

Patricia Aishford
Head of Junior High

The St Peters Marching Band has come together with rehearsals now in full swing for the term. Symphonic Winds and Drumline musicians have been perfecting their marching drills and memorising music on Wednesday afternoons along the Chapel Forecourt. Thank you to Mr Grant Mason who led rehearsal when I was unable to be there. Marching practice will move to the College Drive and College ovals over the coming weeks.

This year’s Marching Band are looking forward to representing St Peters and honouring the ANZAC tradition. Drum Major Thomas R. will lead the band at this year’s Brisbane City ANZAC Day March.

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music
Head of Bands

The Music Department warmly encourages parents involved in the Music Program to join the Music Support Group and to be involved in any way that they can - attending monthly 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. 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. To express interest in being involved in the MSG, please email - MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

The next meeting for the Music Support Group will be in the Performing Arts Centre 'Red' Music Classroom on Tuesday 22 March commencing at 7.00pm. All Music parents are invited to attend the meeting in person or online - Click here to join the meeting

This meeting will be preceded by the Music Support Group AGM at 6.30pm. Music parents are also invited to attend this meeting in person on online - Click here to join the meeting

St Peters Lutheran College Music Support Group | Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022

All are welcome at the MSG Annual General Meeting to be held in the St Peters Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 22 March, 2022 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.

Rob Catchpoole
President
Music Support Group

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” Audrey Hepburn

Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 1

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

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

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

Boys and Girls Swimming

Well done to all Years 5 and 6 boys who proudly represented St Peters at the AIC Swimming Championships on Tuesday 8 March. It was fantastic to see the Primary Years Swimmers competing so well against the other AIC schools. With the Years 7-12 boys winning their sixth straight AIC Swimming Championship it is great to see the next group of St Peters Swimmers already performing so well at this competition. Fantastic effort boys!

Good luck to the Primary Inter Lutheran Swimming Team competing that the Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival today. It has been great to see so many students at Wednesday morning training throughout Term 1. Well done to all Primary Years Swimmers who have made the St Peters Primary Years Swimming Team. A full wrap of the carnival will appear in next week’s Rock.

Wednesday morning Primary Years Swimming Training has now concluded for the Term.

Boys Cricket

Years 4 - 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Cricket Competition. Training will be on Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Friday afternoon, 1:55pm – 3:00pm. Venue and game times for the AIC Cricket Season can be found on the St Peters APP.

AIC Cricket Training will conclude on Friday 18 March.

Girls Club Netball

St Peters will be entering teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) again in 2022. The St Peters WDNA Netball is open to all girls in Years 3-6. Sign-on information has been sent to 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. WDNA Netball Training is on Wednesdays (3:30pm-5:00pm) on Harts Road Courts.

Years 4-6 Run Club

Years 4-6 Run Club has commenced. Training will be offered once a week on Monday afternoons in Term 1 and this will increase to twice a week in Term 2. The sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches. Information regarding the sessions has been emailed to parents.

Training Times

AIC Cricket 

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

Primary Girls WDNA Netball

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Harts Road Netball Courts

Primary Boys Preseason Rugby Training

• Monday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Stolz Oval (Lower Primary)

Primary Years HPE

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

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

HPE Dates Term 1

• Swimming: Monday 7 February – Friday 18 March
• Cross Country: Monday 21 March – Wednesday 30 March

Primary Years Inter-House Cross Country Carnivals

Year 4-6 Inter-House Cross Country Carnival
Monday 28 March
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Robertson Park

Prep–Year 3 Inter-House Cross Country Carnival
Tuesday 29 March
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Robertson Park

Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion

“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope” Martin Luther King Jr.

With no St Peters Sport on last weekend, it provided me and my family with the opportunity to help others in need. It really was heart breaking to see the devastation around our suburbs but also heart-warming to see the wonderful support in our community. We continue to keep all our St Peters families affected by the flooding in our thoughts & prayers.

It has been a challenging start for our Basketball, Football & Touch seasons but our girls are showing great resilience.

With the impact of flooding on facilities and equipment at many of our QGSSSA member schools, please see below for the decision made by the principals to regard to the start of the season.

Basketball - Fixtures do not change – proceed as scheduled, starting Fri 11 March.

Football & Touch

• Round 1 is an abandoned round (teams share points)
• Rounds 2-9 proceeds as scheduled
• Competition remains pennant eligible

Good luck to our Basketball girls for Round 1 and IGGS have agreed to play trial games for our Touch teams. Unfortunately, with Football fields impacted across Brisbane including our new home ground Toowong Football Club, fields were not able to be secured for Football trial games. It is our hope that these trial game will be scheduled at some stage throughout the season.

OPEN TEAM CELEBRATIONS

To follow on from a tradition we introduced to Girls Sport in 2021, Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney joined us to present the Open uniforms to our 2022 QGSSSA Open Basketball, Open Touch & Open Football teams. It was great to have parents attend the presentation as we celebrate the great achievement for the girls, and an opportunity to come together before the season begins.

When presenting the girls their uniforms, Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney spoke about the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level and the role models they are to our younger students. They also spoke about our motto, 'Plus Ultra’ and striving for ever higher to give their all to inspire others in their respective sports.

We thank Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney for joining us and inspiring our girls.

CONGRATULATIONS – QGSSSA BASKETBALL, TOUCH & FOOTBALL OPEN TEAMS & CAPTAINS

QGSSSA BASKETBALL

Daisee L, Toby S, Sophie B, Sophie D, Gabi N, Charlotte B, Sonia McG, Kayla G & Aldora T

Congratulations to our Basketball Captains: Charlotte B & Sonia McG and Vice-Captains: Toby S & Aldora T

QGSSSA FOOTBALL

Lauren S, Lila F, Julianna G, Hayley M, Sophie M, Sienna O, Isla M, Sophie K, Natalia M, Savannah N, Gabbie E, Mimi B, Gabby S, Thalia S, Ellie S-S & Cassie H

Congratulations to our Football Captain: Lauren S and Vice-Captains: Annie W & Julianna G

QGSSSA TOUCH

Sophie T, Steph B, Renee C, Shaniqua E, Jess T, Tayden T, Jess H, Zara L-R, Charlize D, Lauren G, Jazelle D & Ella Jaye H-L

Congratulations to our Touch Captains: Steph B & Sophie T and Vice-Captains: Jess H & Madi vdM

Please note the Open Swim Team & Captains will be announced next week.                                                   

WET WEATHER

With further rain on the forecast, please keep an eye on the St Peters App for cancellations. We will endeavour to do this by 1.30pm for afternoon training sessions and 5.30am for morning training sessions. Updates for game days will also be provided, students will also receive an email.

BASKETBALL

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

Please CLICK HERE for details of Round 1 v IGGS this Friday afternoon/evening – The draw can also be found on the St Peters App. 

DATE CLAIMER:  Friday 18 March – Open Team v Old Scholars Game @ 5.00pm. Further details to follow.

FOOTBALL

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

TOUCH

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

Please CLICK HERE for details of the trial games v IGGS this Friday afternoon – The draw can also be found on the St Peters App. 

SWIMMING

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

2022 QGSSSA Swimming Championships – WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH

Please see below for details of the next week as we prepare for the rescheduled QGSSSA Swimming Championships.

All girls, including reserves, are expected to attend the below, IF GIRLS HAVE A CLASH WITH FRIDAY AFTERNOON BASKETBALL OR TOUCH FIXTURES, please pop into Sports House to discuss with Mr Nodwell.

• Friday Afternoon 11 March – COMPULSORY INTERNAL SWIM MEET @ the 50m pool, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
• Next Monday 14 March – School Training @ the 50m pool, 6.15am – 7.30am
• WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH – CHAMPIONSHIP DAY

All members and parents of the Swim team will be emailed further information very soon.

Fantastic news, we are now able to have student spectators to the event, students have been emailed a link to sign on.

LET’S GO SAINTS – LET’S SHINE TO MAKE IT NINE!

AUSTRALIAN RULES (Years 10 - 12 only)

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

The fourth and final Gala Day is scheduled for this Saturday 12 March. After an amazing start to QGSSSA Australian Rules which was followed by two weeks of washouts, all schools will come together at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast to finish the inaugural season with a bang! Please CLICK HERE for this week’s draw.

Good luck Girls!

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)

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

Unfortunately, Downey Park has been severely impacted by flooding and will remain closed until further notice.

No other Softball venues are available so the remainder of the 2022 Season has been abandoned.

A big thank you to our Softball team for their amazing work throughout the short but rewarding season.

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

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

ROUND 11 & 12 WRAP UP

To say the second half of the season has been challenging is an understatement.

A big shout out to our Water Polo families who were affected by the recent flooding. We have heard so many stories from the girls about how high the water came into their homes, streets having no power and the horrible clean up.  The resilience shown by our girls in these tough times is a reflection on the support they have received from their families and everybody in the St Peters community.

For many of our teams Round 13 will be the last game of the 2021/2022 season. We have several teams U13C, U14B, U14C, U15C, and Opens who pending on this weekend’s results will decide whether they get into finals.

At the end of the first half of the season we had two teams in first place - U13C and the U16C. The 16C team was put up in the 16B competition. The girls are playing really tough games the level of polo from C to B divisions is a huge step up. We have been really proud of this team and the way they are toughing out the harder games. Our U13C team was undefeated and has lost one game in the second half and lost points for the forfeit last weekend.

Last Tuesday we finally got the Tube Polo competition, which was stormed out last year for our U12, U13 and U15 teams.  Shouts of laughter were heard far and wide as our teams battled it out.  Some girls came with huge luxury tubes others with tiny kiddy ones. The general theory is the bigger the tube the harder it is. Looking over the photographs of the night you can’t help but smile as you can see the fun that was had.

A big shout out to Mrs Champion for sticking to her promise and allowing us to reschedule the Tube Polo and for ordering the pizzas and for all her hard work.  Thanks also to our coaches that got involved and joined in the fun.  Special thanks to our Water Polo Captains Milly and Zoe for helping out and suppling the skittles for the winning teams.

Good luck for Round 13!

Date Claimer: Water Polo Break-Up – Details including the date will be advised very soon.

Please CLICK HERE for the Round 13 Draw.

CROSS COUNTRY

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

Cross Country pre-season training continues this week, there are many training sessions to choose from – all details are on the St Peters App. Do your best to attend as many of these sessions as you can, with Wednesday sessions being a priority.

Community Run Club is off & running also - Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6.30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.

DATE CLAIMERS: 

• BSHS Invitation Meet: Tuesday 22 March
• St Aidan’s Invitation Meet: Wednesday 30 March
• St Peters Cross Country Camp: Friday 1 April – Sunday 3 April
• QGSSSA Cross Country Championships: Saturday 14 May

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

‘6 In A Row’

The St Peters 2022 Boys AIC Swimming Team can proudly and confidently hold their heads high after once again performing amazingly at this year’s AIC Swimming Championships.

Setting the platform from the first event of the day, our swimmers all dug deep right until the very last event the day, the Open 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay, who were also victorious champions.

St Peters won the day aggregately 49.25 points ahead of second place Marist College, Ashgrove.

AIC Swimming Top 4 Places

1. St Peters Lutheran College         650 Points
2. Marist College Ashgrove            600.75 Points
3. Iona College                              458.25 Points
4. Villanova College                       440 Points

This 2022 win makes it six consecutive years in a row for St Peters Boys Swimming, a magnificent feat and a real credit to all involved in the swimming program.

I would like to acknowledge all the hard work, guidance and expertise that takes place each day, each week and each month in the lead up to these such events. It would like to make special mention and acknowledgment of our St Peters Swimming Coaches, Dean Boxall, Maxine Seear, Scott Crawford, Richard Sleight, Andrey Piana Dos Santos and Jacob Hansford, who guided our team to victory.

Likewise, a massive thank you to our Swimming Coordinator, Peter Dawson, who worked tirelessly in organising, cross checking, comforting, motivating and communicating with every swimmer before, during and after the day of the swimming championship. Equally as important were the roles played by both Shaun Nodwell and Jeromy Lohe. Over the years, their knowledge of every swimmer, times swum, and their constant communication of this knowledge to all involved within St Peters swimming made a significant influence in St Peters 2022 success. All of this is the dedication of this well constructed St Peters swimming fraternity.

Six consecutive St Peters AIC Swimming victories is an acknowledgement and celebration of a successful and a growing Swimming Program which has developed by a proud and enthusiastic swimming community. On behalf of St Peters Boys Sport, I thank each and everyone involved, your College is extremely proud of you!

AIC Swimming ‘New Records’ Achieved by St Peters Swimmers :

• Boys 15 & Under 200 Metre Medley Relay Div 1 - 1:53.44  
• Boys 12 & Under 200 Metre Medley Relay Div 1 - 2:19.97
• Boys Open 200 Metre Freestyle Relay Div 2 – 1:38.63
• Boys Open 200 Meter IM Div 1 – 2:06.03 Josh S
• Boys 12 & Under 50 Metre Breaststroke Div 2 – 40.51 Marcus R
• Boys 12 & Under 50 Metre Freestyle Div 2 – 30.41 Luke A
• Boys 12 & Under 50 Metre Backstroke Div 2 – 36.25 Luke A
• Boys 12 & Under 50 Metre Butterfly Div 2 – 32.81 Luke A
• Boys 15 & Under 50 Metre Butterfly Div 2 – 27.51 Tom D

Age Group Placings:

• St Peters Senior AIC Team: 12 Years – 1st, 13 Years – 1st, 14 Years – 2nd, 15 Years – 2nd, 16 Years – 2nd, Opens – 1st. Overall – 1st
• St Peters Junior AIC Team: Year 5 & Year 6 – Overall 3rd

This Week in Sport

We move towards Round 6 this weekend. St Peters will compete against Marist College in Australian Rules, and Cricket and Volleyball on Saturday. Most of our Senior teams, Years 10 to 12, will be competing home at St Peters, whilst most of our Junior teams, Years 7 to 9, will be away at Marist College venues.

Please ensure you check the St Peters App. for both venue details and time of games.

2022 Queensland Athletics Championships

St Peters were well represented last weekend at the Queensland Athletics Championships. Congratulations to the following St Peters boys on their performances.

• Under 20 800m            Ethan F(Year 12)             3rd (Bronze)
• Under 18 400m            Max K (Year 11)             7th
• Under 17 400m            Lachlan K (Year 10)         1st (Gold)
• Under 17 Triple Jump   Lachlain R (Year 11)          1st (Gold)
• Under 17 Long Jump     Lachlain R (Year 11)          4th
• Under 17 100m            Zachary Sc (Year 11)        6th
• Under 15 High Jump     Tristan B (Year 8)              2nd (Silver)
• Under 14 Javelin          Thomas S (Year 7)               2nd (Silver)

2022 AIC Cross Country & Runners Club

A reminder that training has commenced for all our boys who are wishing to be part of the St Peters Cross Country program. Not only are we wanting boys to compete competitively for St Peters in Cross Country but we are wanting all Years 7 to 12 boys who will be playing in Term 2 Sports (Rugby & Football) to strongly consider attending at least one (1) Cross Country session or Runners Club so to enhance their overall fitness level as they start to prepare for Term 2 Sports.

Cross Country at St Peters has traditionally been well received and very competitive at both AIC and QGSSSA. Let’s work hard in 2022 to maintain this high standard and consolidate on past years participation and performances. Training times for Cross Country can be found on the St Peters App. Boys can also find more details about Cross Country from the weekly sport email sent to them.

Term 2 AIC Sports – Sign On (Chess, Rugby and Football)

Over the past weeks several emails were sent to ALL boys in Years 7 to 12 regarding ‘Signing On’ for the Term 2 sports of Chess, Rugby and Football.

We strongly encourage all boys who are intending on participating in a Term 2 sport to please check their emails and sign on via the links within the Sign On email.

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.

Dress Standards at St Peters AIC Sporting Training and Games

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 their numbered volleyball shirt and maroon PE/Sports Shorts.
• 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 wear 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 Game days

Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal college hours, it is expected that they be dressed in St Peters apparel whilst attending these events.

Term 1 & 2 AIC Coordinators Contacts

If the sport specific information you are looking for cannot be found on the St Peters App, please contact the below sport specific coordinators directly,  

• St Peters Cricket Coordinator: Mr Gary Munday – g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au  
• St Peters Volleyball Coordinator: Mr Russel Hansen – r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au   
• St Peters Swimming Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au    
• St Peters Australian Rules Coordinator: Mr Mark Holman – m.holman@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Cross Country Coordinator: Mr Russel Hansen – r.hansen@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Chess Coordinator: Mr Wolf Stuetzel – w.stuetzel@stpeters.qld.edu.au

On Saturday 12 March, we will having our Annual Pink Stumps day with all our St Peters Cricket teams playing their games v Marist College with Pink Stumps and hats. 

The day is all about bring awareness to our community of Breast Cancer and help raise funds for McGrath Breast Care Nurses who support individuals and their families experiencing breast cancer. The nurses provide physical, psychological and emotional support from the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment.

The parents of the boys will be wearing Pink on the day to show their support. The P&F building will be open day for a coffee, and if at school please pop in and show you support for the McGrath Foundation that help so many families in so many ways. If you would like to support the nurses and our day please follow the link.

https://www.pinkstumpsday.com.au/fundraisers/stpeterslutherancollege

Tickets for the annual Father Daughter breakfast are on sale here next Monday 14 March at 9am. Get in quick!

Great news! The St Peters team will complete the Mater Chicks in Pink Fun Run this Sunday 13 March.

Time: 7:30am arrival for 8:00am start
Where: Robertson Park (across the road from St Peters Lutheran College, on the corner of Indooroopilly & Lambert Roads) – the start/finish line will be near the carpark and amenities block
What: Wear a lot of pink and enjoy your 5km walk, run or skip!

Thanks to your generous donations, we have raised $13,394 for breast cancer research. An amazing result!

There's still time to make a donation at: https://fundraise.mater.org.au/.../StPetersLutheranCollege

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Mrs Treschman and Year 12 IB CAS students

St Peters Life Symposium: Thursday 21 April | 6:45 to 8pm

Tickets are now on sale for our first St Peters Life Symposium for 2022.

Help your child start the new school year on the right foot by attending Rebecca Sparrow’s Six Lessons in Friendship Symposium. In this talk, St Peters Old Scholar, parent, and teen expert, Bec, will go through the six key strategies that teens and tweens can use to navigate the tricky waters of school friendships.

This event is ideal for parents and caregivers with students in Years 4 – 7. Students are welcome to attend.  

Register HERE

P&F Support Groups

Community Hub & Second Hand Uniforms | Open every Thursday during Term (7:45am – 11:30am) | P&F Centre

All parents and friends of St Peters are welcome to come to the P&F Centre to buy second hand uniforms, donate old uniforms or just stop by for a coffee and chat.

Community Grants Program

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

P&F Events

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

P&F Meetings 

2022 P&F College Forum Date - Monday 9 May

What is it?

It's like getting the College neighbourhood together - a gathering of parents, friends, caregivers, & staff. Community is at the very heart of St Peters.

By hosting the College Forum, the P&F wants bring our community together so that we can share with you the amazing things that happen at the College.

What should I expect?

An informative laid-back evening where we show-case what's going on at the College and in our local community. Speakers to be announced in Term 2.

Community Hub

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all of the wonderful students and families who continue to support SPLC P&F Community Hub with donations and purchases of donated uniforms. Your generosity continues to create change and comfort in the lives of hundreds of people we will never meet. 

We want to share our joy of giving, with all of you in our community, especially at this time when there is increased need in marginalised and vulnerable communities. We ALL make a difference. Piece by piece. Your donations make a difference . Your purchases make a difference. The support of everyone makes a difference. So, from all of the amazing front line charities we work with and donate to, to all of you our St Peters Community, thank you for your support and thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many people. We are truly grateful. 🙏🏼

Your Hubstars
Yvette, Jane, Sarah, Yuki, Ying, Rumi, Maggie, Amy, Debbie, Jo

SPOSA TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Due to the unexpected circumstance of the past two weeks and changes to the Met North Tennis Program, we have had to postpone the SPOSA Tennis Tournament. We are hoping to host the event early in Term 2. Please keep an eye on our social media sites for more information.

REUNIONS

We currently have a number of reunions being organised.

These include : Class of 2011, Class of 1992, Finger House Boarding, Old Scholars Rugby teams, Springfield Class of 2012.

Please contact the SPOSA office for more details on sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6592.

COMMITTEE MEETING

Our next committee meeting will be hosted in the P&F centre on Monday 14 March starting at 6pm. We would love to welcome any Old Scholars to become involved in our wonderful community.

New SCHOOLWISE blog post - Helping Children Foster New Friendships

Jackie Yorke, Student Counsellor Lower Primary shares some tips for helping young children reconnect with old friends and make new ones at the start of the school year.

https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au/blog

WHAT IS the Find your Future Program?

In 2020 the P&F, in conjunction with the Careers Centre and SPOSA, developed the St Peters Find your Future Program. The Program was designed to complement and extend the current St Peters Career Development Program.   

The Find Your Future Program assists our students in making informed decisions about their future by increasing their exposure to industry by listening to specialists and engaging in work experience opportunities.

It is envisaged that together, the Career Development Program and the Find your Future Program will assist students in their post school exploration by:

• Increasing their knowledge of self (abilities, skills, values, interests, preferences and influences);
• Providing opportunities for students to explore the world of work through listening to industry specialists, watching videos, podcasts and work experience);
• Identifying gaps in their skills and identifying training pathways to fill those gaps;
• Increase their knowledge of the labour market; and
• Develop skills linked to seeking employment (writing a Resume’, completing employment applications, interview skills, and setting up a LinkedIn profile). 

To date our focus has been on establishing a library of Q&A videos that provide our young people with a richer understanding of different roles and career paths.  The Q&A sessions can be accessed on the FireFly Careers page:

https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/careers-ind/st-peters-find-your-future-program---snapshots-from-industry-professionals

In 2022, we are committed to further developing this program by producing more Q&A sessions, as well providing opportunities for students to obtain work-experience.

If you would like to learn more about the program, or to get involved, please contact Kathryn Lorraway (Community Liaison Officer) (07) 3377 6155 or email K.Lorraway@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Thank you to our Football sponsor - Tabrizi Home Builders.

Thank you to our Silver sponsors: