Of course Martin Luther did not write about coronavirus, but he was very familiar with the plague. It struck his home town in 1527, and against the orders of his Prince, he and his pregnant wife chose to stay behind, to minister to the sick, while still recognising that staying was not the right option for all. He wrote, “I shall ask God mercifully to protect us. Then I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine, and take it. I shall avoid places and persons where my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus perchance infect and pollute others, and so cause their death as a result of my negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me and I have done what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death or the death of others. If my neighbour needs me, however, I shall not avoid place or person, but will go freely."

He called on pastors and community leaders not to abandon their people, but to ensure that good order still happened, and pastoral care got to those who needed it, before it was too late. 

Luther emphasised that we are still to show love to our neighbour in very uncertain times, and are also not to give in to panic.

So, keep following good hygiene, and practice faith, not fears. Each time the chaos gets to you, turn that into a pray of trust. “Lord, you are my rock, with you I am safe.”

Pastor Michael Mayer

Theatresports

Over 60 students from Years 7 -12 come to Theatresports every Friday lunch to learn the art of improvisation. The Years 11 and 12 leaders have been amazing in their enthusiasm at leading this bunch. 

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent St Peters in the upcoming Youth Theatresports Competition 2020. Term 1, these teams are training for the start of the Theatresports competition rounds in May, Term 2.

Senior Team 1:  Times of our Lives

• Lachlan B-S, Ellie D, Melinda H, Lief L-A, Jarrod M  

Senior Team 2: Supernatural carrot-eating bunnies (with hats)

•  Isabella B, Zoe C, Charlize D, Hailey G, Ricki G

Senior Team 3: Mediocre@best

•  Victoria C, Cameron G, Nicholas H, Finan J, Andy M, Zara P

QLD Theatre’s Scene Project - 24 August Monday

The script, ‘Wisdom’ by David Burton has been released to drama teachers involved in this project.  This is an amazing opportunity for students to read a play and create a 15 minute performance based on the play. The cast then present their performance on the Monday 24 August at the Queensland Theatre Company and watch other school’ s version of the play. Then they watch a professional performance of the original play. An extra bonus is an artist comes out to work with the cast during Term 2.

‘Wisdom’ is a futuristic play where a young teenager challenges the Government’s anti-aging policy which is compulsory to all its citizens. Every 16 year old must have the Wisdom injection which genetically modifies your DNA and alleviates the signs of aging. What if you challenge the status quo and become an anti-ageist terrorist

Ms Kerri Mecklem is inviting eager performers, budding writers and directors to join her MOST Friday afternoons in Term 2 and part of Term 3 to work towards this performance. 

On Friday 28 March, drama students from Years 9 - 12 are invited to the play reading of ‘Wisdom’ from 3.30 – 5.00pm. They must bring their computers to this session.

Ms K Mecklem

Drama Teacher

“It takes time to live. Like any work of art, life needs to be thought about.” Albert Camus

Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 1

The following sports are on offer in Term 1.

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

Primary Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all members of the Primary Years Swimming Squad who represented St Peters at the Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival Wednesday last week. It was a great day of competition and the strength of the St Peters team shone throughout the meet. When the points were tallied, St Peters won Division 1 Champion School. A great achievement and something that all team members can be very proud of. Well done to all swimmers and thank you to the parents who came to support the team on the day. 

Boys Cricket

Years 4/5 and Year 6 AIC Cricket has been CANCELLED for Saturday 21 March. Training has also concluded for the season. Thank you to all players for their work at training and games. 

Girls Club Netball

A directive has been issued to CANCEL all Netball Training for the remainder of Term 1. WDNA has suspended all fixtures on the following dates; Saturday 21 March, Saturday 28 March and Saturday 4 April. Further information concerning the resumption of the Netball season will be sent to all parents as soon as it comes to hand. 

Years 4-6 Run Club

Years 4-6 Run Club has been suspended until Term 2. Information concerning the return to training will be sent to all parents when it becomes available. 

Training Times

AIC Cricket 

• Training has now concluded for the 2020 AIC Season

Primary Girls WDNA Netball

• Training has been cancelled for Term 1. A return date to training will be sent to all parents when it becomes available.

Years 4 - 6 Run Club

• Training has been cancelled for the remainder of Term 1.

Primary Years HPE

“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

With so much uncertainty for all Sport over the next few months, it is important we support each other and look to the future in a positive and enthusiastic manner. With trainings, fixtures, tournaments, State/ National Championships and tours cancelled, my thoughts are with our girls; I can only imagine how disappointed they are.

Let’s take this time to regroup, focus on our families and recognise the importance of good health and general wellbeing.

We now understand the importance of good hygiene, social distancing and taking care of our health with a healthy diet, regular exercise with a balance of rest and recovery.

We will be working towards providing you with a variety of ways to keep fit and active – please watch this space.

THANK YOU

I am never going to forget my first term as your St Peters Girls Sport Coordinator, I have learnt so much and enjoyed the challenge.

I have met many girls and their families new to St Peters, I have learnt about different Sports; I have reflected on how lucky I am to work with such amazing people in our Sport Department led by Mr Shaun Nodwell.

I am grateful for our College leaders for leading our College in these uncertain times and I feel blessed to share my life with many wonderful students who everyday bring us joy through their Sport.

To our Sport Coordinators and coaches, thank you for your work in organising and coaching the girls.     

QGSSSA CANCELLATIONS

Please see the attached statement from the QGSSSA Association re the cancellation of all Terms 1 & 2 Sport and training sessions.

FURTHER GIRLS SPORT CANCELLATIONS

• BWPI Water Polo Semi and Grand Finals
• Starting 7 Netball Tournament
• All District/Regional/National School Sport
• BSRA Girls Rowing – Principals are currently in discussion re the 2020 season, further information will follow.

Round 1 Autumn Fixtures Get Underway

Last Friday afternoon our St Peters Indooroopilly campus was a buzz with the QGSSSA Autumn fixtures getting underway, and what a way to start with Round 1 against our friendly neighbours, St Aidan’s. All teams across the three sports played with excellent sportsmanship and represented our College proudly.

BASKETBALL

Well done to our Basketball girls who came away with five wins from ten games. Special mention to the Senior A, Senior B, 10A, 9B & 7A Basketball teams for great wins.

Our Open team took the opportunity to hold their annual Old Scholars game, we thank Grace E (2019), Holly J (2018), Talitha C (SFD 2018), Peta F (2014) & Ashleigh T (2010) for giving up their time to play this game.  Also suiting up was our QGSSSA Basketball Coordinator Alex Wilson & 8B coach Brooke Jones.

Thank you to both teams and coaches for stepping out on the court, sharing stories and times playing at St Peters and we look forward to next year's game. Go Saints!

TOUCH

Unfortunately, due to rain and the condition of the field, Mayer Oval was closed for all Touch fixtures. This left only four games being played on Harts Road Oval with mixed results. Well done to our 8A and Senior A teams who played very well to come away with the wins and our Open and 7A teams fought hard against very strong opposition.

FOOTBALL

It was a great start for our QG Football program which saw the afternoon commence with our Junior Maroon and Junior White teams enjoying a brief but fun combined practice game after ISHS was also closed due to the condition of the field.

Our Open team had a comprehensive win beating St Aidan’s easily, our Senior 1 team proved too strong for our Senior 2 team, our Junior team had an easy win and our Intermediate team fought hard in a tough encounter.

SENIOR SOFTBALL (Years 10 - 12 only)

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

Last Saturday was the conclusion of the 2020 QGSSSA Senior Softball season. After a wet start it was a fantastic season for our girls, we thank our Coordinator, Natalie Holman, and the wonderful team of Coaches for preparing the girls for the season. St Peters continue to enter the most teams into the competition which highlights just how strong and appealing this Sport is for our girls. We came away with great results, our Open team finishing equal second, one point behind the winners. Congratulations to our Senior A1 team for winning the Senior A premiership, finishing on top of the ladder with seven wins from nine games.

The Senior A2 and Senior B1 teams fought hard each week in the tough Senior A competition – I enjoyed watching you play girls; your St Peters ‘Plus Ultra’ spirit was there for all to see.

Special thanks to Mark Holman for his support of the program and for all the behind the scenes work to make each Saturday run with ease.

RESULTS   

• Opens | equal 2nd
• Senior A1 | 1st - PREMIERS
• Senior A2 | 8th
• Senior B1 |10th

Senior Softball Break-Up:  Unfortunately, the breakup has been cancelled, presentations of trophies will be at a later date.

WATER POLO (continuation from Term 4)

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

Last Saturday was the final minor round game for the 2019 /2020 season.

Although it was not quite the end of the season we were expecting, I hope that you all enjoyed the Water Polo season. Congratulations to our Open team, having finished on top of their group they have been named Premiers. Although some of our teams had a really tough season, I trust that you all had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you all on pool deck next season.

BWPI Water Polo Break-Up:  Unfortunately, the breakup has been postponed, presentations of trophies will be at a later date.

To all our Families, please take care during these very uncertain times.

Anne-Marie Champion
Girls Sport Coordinator

In such uncertain times for sport in general over the coming weeks and months, it is so important to draw on the positives - stay confident, upbeat and enthusiastic about our student’s involvement and participation at all levels from AIC, District, Regional, State and National representation. It is paramount that our boys remain focused on staying active and engaged (as best they can) within their chosen sporting field. With the recent cancellation and/or postponement of fixtures, training sessions, tournaments and championships it is easy to become complacent, negative and disengaged. However, I feel this is more so the time to be motivated and work on improving. Whether it be improving fitness, agility, strength, skill acquisition and practice, now is an ideal time to focus on such things so that when we are all back on track, we are in great shape physically, mentally and emotionally.

Equally as important to the above mentioned, is the recognition of our students to stay healthy and well. Maintain good hygiene, a healthy diet with good rest and recovery.

Being out and about at St Peters boys sport last Saturday, one thing that really resonated with me late in the afternoon when watching some cricket games was the high importance of engagement.  Engagement of players with their coach, engagement of our teams with their opposition, engagement of our parents as part of a St Peters team. Having witnesses first-hand the electric energy surrounding one particular St Peters team, it was so evident that all involved were so engaged that regardless of the final score, everyone was smiling, having fun and all involved felt a part of this St Peters team.  It was like a magnet drawing you into it and wanting to be a part of it.

This, to me, is what St Peters Boys’ Sports (and all Junior Sport) needs to be about and something we must all try and strive for in 2020 and beyond.

Term 1 & Term 2 Boys Sport

Considering our current environment surrounding various sports being cancelled and/or postponed, we will update our sporting community about Term 1 results, end of season functions and any award presentations over the coming weeks.

With regards to Term 2 training and fixtures, more information will be communicated to the St Peters community in the coming weeks once more details pertaining to boys sport comes to hand.

Please ensure you keep checking the St Peters App. for any important updates regarding boy’s sport.

We would like to thank everyone for their understanding, support and cooperation during this period of unprecedented disruption to our normal routine of Boys’ Sport at St Peters.

I would also, like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every Years 7 - 12 boy who participated in our Term 1 sporting program. Your involvement, enthusiasm and commitment is truly appreciated and I do hope it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you all.

We now look forward to more wonderful and great St Peters sporting moments in Term 2 and the remainder of 2020.

Luke Donatini
Boys Sport Coordinator

St Peters Lutheran College continues to take a proactive approach to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19.

In response to the Prime Minister's advice to avoid all massed gatherings over 500 people, we wish to inform you that the Father Daughter Breakfast that was scheduled for Wednesday 29 April, has been postponed until Tuesday 28 July.

At this stage, please hold onto your tickets as they are still valid. If you are unavailable to attend the new date, your tickets will be refunded.

St Peters Lutheran College continues to take a proactive approach to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. 

In response to the Prime Minister's advice to avoid all massed gatherings over 500 people, we wish to inform you that the Mondo Rock Signature Series Concert and Workshop that were scheduled for Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March 2020 have been postponed. 

A new concert will be released at a later date. At this stage, please hold onto your tickets as they are still valid. If you are unavailable to attend the new date, your tickets will be refunded. 

We look forward to seeing you later in the year for an exciting evening with Mondo Rock.

St Peters Lutheran College continues to take a proactive approach to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. 

In response to the Prime Minister's advice to avoid all massed gatherings over 500 people, we wish to inform you that the St Peters Ladies Lunch that was scheduled for Friday 27 March has been postponed until Friday 14 August.

All tickets that have been purchased are valid for the new date. However, if you are unable to attend on Friday 14 August, you are eligible for a full refund.