For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
— 1 Corinthians 2:2
On the College’s recent Open Day, I positioned myself in the Chapel along with the St Peters congregation pastor and members. I watched as numerous people, familiar and new wandered into the Chapel space and took in the ambience. Some parents of little children wanted some quiet time indoors out of the hot sun as their children were entertained by activities the congregation had set up. Other people new to St Peters gingerly walked into the back of the building and asked what happened here. Others more familiar with a school Chapel asked how often students came to the Chapel and undertook Christian Studies classes. What captured me though was watching some young children come up to the front of the chapel and stand in front of the life-size crucifix with an intent and puzzled look. Two of these children were from another culture so I asked them: "Do you know who this person is hanging there?". Both of them replied “No” which provided me with an opportunity to briefly tell them who Jesus is and that students learn about Jesus at St Peters.
But what intrigued me more so was the reaction of one seven to eight-year-old boy. After telling him who Jesus is and how he died for us, he spent several minutes looking at the outstretched painful figure. After furrowed contemplation, he walked away and said repeatedly, “That’s disturbing, that’s disturbing”. This comment became etched into my mind for several reasons. One, we could put it down to a child’s mind thinking in a very practical way about how to grapple with an uncomfortable image. Two, we could also put it down to someone who had not heard the story of Jesus before. Or three, we could attribute it to the talent of the artist who creatively carved the wood. The artist has been able to portray the pain, suffering and ugliness of a human being nailed realistically and vividly to a pole to die. Which was the intended purpose of the Romans and others in crucifying people in ancient times. To make the person suffer and die a horrible death. Truly a disturbing image and central motif for a religion.
But the death of Christ on the cross for us is precisely the place where God most fully shows himself. The presence of God is revealed to us in our times of suffering, pain and death. This is what Lutheran spirituality calls the “theology of the cross”. That God would choose to reveal himself in the greatest of all paradoxes, that in death we find life. That in suffering we find hope and that in pain joy can break through. As we ponder this image and the story of Easter may we too be disturbed positively.
Tim Jarick College Pastor
What's On
2023 Ladies Lunch | Friday 24 March
The 2023 St Peters Ladies Lunch is tomorrow, Friday 24 March from 11:45am to 3:00pm. We're looking forward to an afternoon of delicious food, great company and inspiring conversation with Rebecca Sparrow and Robin Bailey!
2023 Father Daughter Breakfast | Thursday 20 April
Tickets for our 2023 Father Daughter Breakfast on Thursday 20 April have now sold out. Further details about the event will be communicated to attendees closer to the date.
Important Notices
Sibling admission
Families with children already at St Peters Lutheran College wishing to enrol a sibling in either Year 5 2025 or Year 7 in 2026 are reminded to submit an online application for your child if you haven’t already done so.
Due to high demand for College places, applications for siblings must be received by the end of Term 1 2023.
Around the College
Langer Library News | Holiday Borrowing
It’s holiday borrowing time again – where did Term 1 go?
Come in and grab some books for the holidays. Check out the new books, your favourite author or that series that you've been meaning to read but didn’t get around to picking up.
We have some great new books. In last week’s Australia Reads campaign we hosted a graphic novel book display from the Zombster bookshop. Students were given the opportunity to select novels for the library to purchase. These books are now being processed and will be in the library collection in the coming days. Did you select one? Come and collect it for the holidays!
On the day of the Australia Reads event, we loved collecting data from the Years 7 to 12 classes on the time students and staff spent reading. Our final tally was 6 days, 11 hours and 3 mins and I think we only touched the surface of all the reading that occurs during the school day.
Please note the change to Langer Library hours for the final days of Term 1. On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March the library will close at 5:30pm.
We wish you a very happy Easter with lots of time to relax and read.
Academic Matters
Special Provisions, Academic Integrity and NAPLAN
Special Provisions
As the end of term draws closer, assessment on the term’s learning becomes top priority. Therefore, it is also the time where it is important to know how to apply for Special Provisions. In one sense, Special Provisions are short term adjustments, such as extensions or postponement of an examination date, that can be made to the normal assessment schedule due to illness or bereavement. In other cases, longer term access arrangements and reasonable adjustments can be sought when students may have a disability and/or medical condition that may be a barrier to performance in assessment. As this area can be difficult to understand a new Firefly page has been created to help you with this process. It contains information on Special Provisions procedures as well as forms to assist you in your application.
Academic Integrity
Maintaining the Academic Integrity of our St Peters students is something we believe is the responsibility of all members of our College community. A breach of Academic Integrity may look like taking notes into an examination or handing in an assignment that contains unreferenced quotations. It is important to recognise the implications of breaches of our Academic Integrity which can include redaction of plagiarised material, resubmission of work and an inability to receive academic awards in the year where the misconduct has occurred.
Students are informed about Academic Integrity each year and complete the QCAA Academic Integrity course in Year 10 in preparation for their senior studies. The time spent on educating students on this topic and the severity of the penalties given reflect the serious nature of academic misconduct. If you wish to read more on the topic, please refer to the St Peters Academic Honesty policy which can be found in the Policies folder on Firefly.
NAPLAN 2023 Testing Concludes
We would like to congratulate the Year 7 and Year 9 students who participated in NAPLAN online testing over the past week. Thanks also to the teachers for the facilitation of these tests.
Schools are due to receive students’ individual reports around July 2023. These will be mailed out to families once they have been received by the College. The report will look slightly different to ones you may have received in previous years. From 2023 students’ results will now be reported against four levels of achievement instead of the existing ten 'proficiency bands'. These new levels are 'exceeding', 'strong', 'developing' and 'needs additional support'. You may read more about these changes here.
Please keep in mind NAPLAN tests are one aspect of each school’s assessment and reporting process. NAPLAN does not replace the extensive, ongoing assessments made by teachers about each student’s performance. A child’s teacher will have the best insight into the child’s educational progress.
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Parent-Teacher Interviews – Term 1
A reminder that the booking system for our Term 1 Parent Teacher Interviews opened on Monday of this week and will remain open until 3:00pm Monday 27 March.
Parent-Teacher Interviews are an important part of our reporting process and present a wonderful opportunity for parents and teachers to establish partnerships in the continuing education of students. End of Term 1 Parent-Teacher Interviews will prioritise discussion regarding:
How your child/children have settled into the new year.
Your child/children’s social and emotional development.
Factors which may influence behaviour and/or academic progress at school.
Means by which the school and parents can work together to support your child.
Primary Years Leaders
We congratulate the following students on being inducted as Primary Years Leaders for 2023. Staff in the Primary Years are looking forward to working with these young people as they initiate change and become positive role models in the Primary Years community.
Primary Years Co-Captains: Greer C, Aarvi D, Elliot B, Charles H
Faith and Service Captains: Sophie R, Ada L, Tian B, William M
Music Captains: Luca P, Austin H
Leichhardt Captains: Addison G, Conor P
Mitchell Captains: Tamanna A, William J
Cunningham Captains: Amelia K, Kai M
Harmony Day - Reminder
To show our unity in support of the message 'everyone belongs’ on Harmony Day, children in the Primary Years are invited to wear an orange item of clothing on Friday 24 March. This might be an orange shirt (predominantly orange with minimal print appearing on the shirt), an orange hair tie, orange socks or the like. Please remember that children must continue to wear sun safe clothing, their normal school shoes for that day and their college hat.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
Junior High
Junior High News
House Captain Announcement
A new and exciting leadership opportunity was introduced in Junior High in 2021 and is now a part of our student leadership program. Year 9 students have the opportunity to apply for House Leader positions. After a process of application and interview by the House Patrons, the following students have been selected as our 2023 House Leaders and they were formally announced to the Junior High cohorts over the last week (please see the below gallery for photos).
Bradman: Nia D and Ada M
Cawley: Olivia M and Isabella W
Chisholm: Emma G and Issy Y
Cunningham: Isla G and Lilly R
Gould: Gabby F and Abby G
Laver: Tilly G and Willow P
Leichhardt: Emma B and Ava K
Mitchell: Charlotte P and Joshua P
Sutherland: Demi D and Blake G
The first activity for the students to get involved in as House Leaders, will be at next week’s Inter-House Cross Country Carnival. Next term they will also be involved in helping with House Rotation Activities.
Elevate Education – Parent Webinar
Elevate Education held their free Technology parent webinar last week. It was evident from the webinar that technology dependence is a salient topic for both teachers and parents alike and is already a challenging habit to change. Rob Beattie from Elevate facilitated the webinar and discussed the following topics:
Technology addiction and how to reduce technology dependence
Practical strategies and apps to minimise procrastination
How to help your child use technology productively to enhance their learning
Part of the advice that was given to parents to assist them with monitoring their children’s technology usage and using technology to assist with their learning, included suggesting that they explore and consider installing the following apps on their children’s devices:
Strides: shows students how to stay motivated with charts and reminders; to set task and performance goals and track progress - https://www.stridesapp.com/
Google Calendar: a flexible weekly planner, that can help focus on better time management - https://calendar.google.com/
Todoist: helps create a To Do list and supports collaboration - https://todoist.com/
Freedom: an app blocker to particular sites. Can impose time restrictions on the use of certain apps - https://freedom.to/
Coggle: a free mind-mapping app, transforms notes into mind maps and also summarises the notes themselves - https://coggle.it/
Kelly Fox Deputy Head of Junior High
Inter-House Cross Country – Tuesday 28 March
On Tuesday, students in Junior High will participate in the Inter-House Cross Country during the school day. Students have permission to wear their HPE uniform with House shirt for the day, including to and from school. They will also require their bucket hat and named water bottle.
More information regarding the Inter-House Cross Country will be sent to students via email.
Farewell 9A and 9B
I’d like to wish students in 9A and 9B all the best for their upcoming Ironbark experience. These students will depart on the first day of Term 2 (Tuesday 18th April). An email explaining drop-off procedures will be sent during the holidays.
Lockers
A reminder for all students to please make sure their lockers are left LOCKED and CLEAN i.e free of anything that will spoil, over the holidays. This is especially important for 9A and 9B who will have 7 ½ weeks away from their lockers. Students often forget their lock combination during extended breaks so we encourage them to ensure they have it written down at home or recorded in their phone.
Term 2 Uniform
A reminder that Term 2 marks the change over to the formal Winter Uniform. Details of requirements can be found in the Student Diary and the Junior High Handbook. Please remember to try things on early to allow time for any necessary alternations. Blazers are to be worn from Week 3.
Happy Easter!
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students on the way they have conducted themselves throughout Term 1, particularly with all the challenges and changes we have experienced during the term. The attitude of Junior High students towards their studies and co-curricular involvement has been very pleasing.
I’d also like to thank our Junior High parents for their support during the term.
I hope that all families have the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned rest over the Easter break and look forward to the students returning refreshed on Tuesday 18 April.
Patricia Aishford Head of Junior High
Senior School
Commonwealth Day 2023
On Tuesday 14 March, the St Peters Multicultural Committee was invited to attend the 2023 Commonwealth Day service at St John’s Cathedral. Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March every year as an opportunity for individuals, communities, and organisations to promote the Commonwealth’s shared values of peace, democracy, and equality, and to celebrate the Commonwealth’s rich diversity.
During the service Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, read the King’s Commonwealth Day Message. The service encouraged inclusive economic empowerment and fair trade so that all people, particularly women, young people and those in marginalised communities, can share the fruits of progress and prosperity, proving that together, we are delivering a common future by connecting, innovating, and transforming societies. We were also entertained by several school groups, and our very own dancers Mahi and Navvya treated us to some interpretive Indian dance.
Student leaders Mahi and Joy delivered a Commonwealth Reflection. Following is an excerpt from their speech:
"The youth of today will determine the successes of our future. United under the Commonwealth, passionate young people like me will dream up the solutions to transform our troubled present to a sustainable future. It is such an exciting time to be a part of something bigger than us, to embrace the diversity of the Commonwealth, and to be at the forefront of positive activism and change. The reality is, there has been no better time to EXIST within a world that is getting closer and closer to embracing the open-minded, diverse, and tolerant values of the Commonwealth. There is still so much to be done in empowering those of all walks of life to reach equal opportunity for success, and that starts with us. Let us unite under the Commonwealth to celebrate this Year of Youth, and join hearts to work towards tolerance, equity, sustainability, justice, and more. In a world striving for peace, the Commonwealth has the power to transform and connect our Youth, passing on the baton from our current problem solvers to those of the future."
Our students Joy, Mahi, Evelyn, Maddy and Navvya proudly represented and supported our College’s strong multicultural community.
Sylvia Sanjurjo French Teacher & Multicultural Committee Coordinator
Year 12 Formal Parent Dinner
While our Year 12s are enjoying the Formal, we cordially invite you to join us for Dinner and Drinks at Café 45.
Dinner will be delicious paella (choose from chicken, seafood or vegetarian). Please provide dietary requirements by 22 March. There will not be assigned seating.
Parking & access restrictions:
No parking on campus is permitted. Access to the Cafe will only be available via the Gymnasium stairs beside Thiele. The Chapel Forecourt and Chapel and Dohler carparks will be fenced off and inaccessible.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Emily Hegedus & Natalie Harris Year 12 Parent Liaisons
The Arts
A Night at the PAC incorporating Soundscape | Saturday 25 March
A Night at the PAC | An Extravaganza for the Senses
Saturday 25 March sees the return of a signature annual College event A Night at the PAC. This evening is a collaborative event between the Music and Art Departments and incorporates Soundscape. Our vision for this event is an extravaganza for the senses, sight and sound.
The event starts at 4:30pm and concludes at 9:00pm and will comprise two main concerts and an intermission in the PAC amphitheatre, all featuring performances from our talented Music ensembles.
Art students are involved through the Soundscape component, with still artwork prepared by art classes being shown during the Concert #1, along with artworks that will be created live in both Concert #1 and Concert #2. These live paintings will also be offered for purchase through Silent Auction in both concerts.
Program:
This is a free event for the St Peters community and it is not necessary to book a seat in advance. Join us for Concert 1 or Concert 2, or the whole evening. A Night at the PAC promises a spectacular night of music and art.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christine Taylor, David Deacon, Grantley Sutch Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
A Little Friday Night Music
A Little Friday Night Music – A Great Night of Music
How wonderful it was last Friday night to have the opportunity to perform for a live audience of friends and family for the first time in 2023. Congratulations to all of the students in Bella Voce Girls Choir, Forte Voce Boys Choir, Junior Percussion Ensembles, Junior Stage Band, Concert Band 2 and Concert Band 1 on their confident, proficient and entertaining performances after only a few weeks of rehearsal.
Thank-you to the conductors, accompanists and mentors for their musical leadership. Thank you to the members of the Music Support Group who opened the Servery to provide the food and beverages. It was much appreciated by the many friends and family who enjoyed the chance to socialise before the concert.
We look forward to many more concerts in 2023 and hope you can join us for A Night at the PAC on Saturday 25 March.
Christine Taylor and Grantley Sutch Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music/Heads of Choir and Bands
Sport
Boys Sport
Last Saturday saw the completion of our Term 1 sports of AIC Cricket, AIC Australian Rules and AIC Volleyball. It certainly was a disruptive and tough season for everyone but, most importantly, all who were involved exhibited resilience, determination, and endless enthusiasm week after week. Despite premiership points being awarded to only ‘First’ teams for Term 1 Boys Sport in 2023, all other age divisions remained equally competitive. We are extremely proud of how all our boys performed, how hard they trained and competed, and above all how they displayed Plus Ultra both on and off the sporting field.
Cricket, Australian Rules and Volleyball Aggregate Results
St Peters Cricket – 5th
St Peters Volleyball – 7th
St Peters Australian Rules – 8th
We congratulate our 1st VI Volleyball team on an undefeated season and premiership. This group of young men worked extremely hard throughout the season and to come away with this result is fantastic. Well done gents! We also recognise the 2nd VI and 11B VI who won premierships in their respective competitions.
Well done to the St Peters Cricket program as they finish an incredible 5th overall in aggregate. This is the College's best result in many years and credit must go to the players, coaches, and coordinator Mr Gary Munday. Our Firsts boys finished 4th overall with 4 wins for the season and many other teams finished in the top half of their competitions.
Finn K (Year 12) – Australian Volleyball
We congratulate Finn on his selection in the Australian U19 Men’s Volleyball team. Finn is a member of our First VI Premiership team and part of the QAS Elite Development program and over the past year he has attended state and national development camps in preparation for international competitions. Finn is a highly valued member of the St Peters Volleyball community and we are immensely proud of his achievement! Well done Finn!
Queensland State Track and Field Championships
Congratulations to the following boys who successfully competed at the State Track and Field Championships a few weeks ago. Many hours of training went into their success and we look forward to seeing them compete for St Peters at AIC Track and Field.
Thomas S (Year 8) – Gold – Javelin, Silver – Shot Put
Lachlan K(Year 11) – Bronze – 400m
Brodie W (Year 12) – Silver - Javelin
St Peters Inter-House Cross Country
On Tuesday 28 March we will be conducting the annual St Peters Inter-House Cross Country Carnivals. Junior High will be held from 9:00am while Senior School will take place from 1:30pm. We look forward once again to high levels of enthusiasm, energy, and enjoyment at both carnivals next week.
AIC Preseason Trials and Training
All boys will have received emails regarding preseason training and trial games for Rugby, Football and Chess respectively. Boys should in the first instance check the St Peters app. Should they require further information, please contact the coordinator for the respective sport.
2023 AIC Cross Country and Runners Club
Earlier this term we emailed every boy from Years 7 to 12 about signing on for Cross Country. We strongly encourage any boy who is looking at participating in a Term 2 sport (AIC Rugby and AIC Football) or a Term 3 sport (AIC Basketball and AIC Tennis) to attend at least one Cross Country/Runners Club session each week. This is a fantastic way to improve their overall fitness and will help them prepare for their up-and-coming team sporting season.
Cross Country at St Peters has traditionally been well received and very competitive at both AIC and QGSSA. Let’s work hard in 2023 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.
Cross Country Camp
We are seeking expressions of interest for St Peters students attending the 2023 St Peters Cross Country Camp, a three day/ two night camp from Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May 2023.
Camp Details:
Venue: Alexandra Park Conference Centre, Sunshine Coast Depart: Saturday 29 April, departure time TBC Return: Monday 1 May at approximately 12:00pm Cost: approx. $375.00 per athlete
Please complete the form below if you wish your daughter/son to attend the St Peters Cross Country Preparation Camp. Please understand that the St Peters Cross Country Preparation Camp will involve high level coaching with students expected to participate in all aspects of the camp.
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.
Term 2 AIC Sporting Coordinators – St Peters Boys Sport
If the sport specific information you are looking for in relation to Term 2 AIC sports for St Peters cannot be found on the St Peters App, please contact the below sport specific representatives directly:
When reflecting on the last week, it has been another busy but very special week in Girls Sport!
What a day it was last Saturday for our Girls Water Polo Program with four teams into the Grand Finals and we came away with four wins. It really was a day I will never forget; our girls certainly made us proud.
Sign on for BSRA Girls Rowing and QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics has now been finalised, and preparations for a Term 2 start for both sports are being finalised.
An early sign-on for our Winter Fixture Sports, Netball, Volleyball, Tennis, and Hockey was emailed to the girls last week. Further details of trials/training for these sports will be advised next term.
We have also celebrated the Softball and Senior Australian Rules season with both breakups being held over the past week. Congratulations to the award winners, they have been announced and will be presented at the Semester One Sports Awards ceremony next term.
It was a pleasing Round 2 of Basketball, Football, and Touch last Friday afternoon/evening against quality opposition in Moreton Bay College. They were our first home games of the season; our amazing campus was a buzz of activity and maroon and white was everywhere you looked. Our Basketball girls showed great improvement on last year’s performances, Football came away with a win, a draw and a loss and it was great to get back to Toowong FC with our Football PSG putting on a parent get-together. There was great excitement for the Touch Focus Round, the first Girls Sport Focus Round for the year. Amazing support was shown by our leaders and the highlight for Touch was an awesome win to the Senior A team.
The first of the 2023 QGSSSA Cross Country meets was held on Tuesday and Mrs Schreiber was thrilled with the turnout, the best first meet of the year we have had for a while with wins in three age groups. Well done to Gabbi S, Sienna B and Claire R.
Good luck to all our girls competing this Friday against Clayfield College, go Saints!
FOUR FROM FOUR GRAND FINAL WINS - WHAT A DAY FOR ST PETERS WATER POLO!
Open Team: St Peters vs Somerville House 7 - 5
U16 D2 Team: St Peters vs All Hallows 10 - 5
U15 D3 Team: St Peters vs River City 6 - 5
U13 D2 Team: St Peters vs All Hallows 7 - 5
What a fairytale ending we have had to the 2022/2023 BWPI Water Polo season. The last two weeks have been absolutely amazing with our four teams (50 girls) getting the opportunity to shine under the pressure situations of the Semi-Finals and Grand Finals.
Winning four of four Grand Finals is no easy feat!
Mr Kotzur always talks about Plus Ultra and our girls certainly lifted the intensity these last two weeks. The way our teams worked under pressure pulling together and fighting in both attack and defence was a credit to the coaches. Our coaches were calm and the trust in the execution of the game plans was excellent to witness.
The first game of the day was our Open Team. Somerville House has been the team to beat all year and I knew this was going to be a tough ask. But Coach Nacole had planned a couple of new tactics for the big game. I listened nervously to the game plan and sat back and watched the girls implement them under extreme pressure. Remaya in goals was so good, her courage to come out and attack the counterattack ball was pure guts. Ida from out long shot the ball into the back of the net with speed and precision. Alice was a defensive machine with her swim fitness giving her the endurance to get up and down the pool with ease. The teamwork from every player was sensational.
Change of pool (Somerville) and Coach Lara and the U13's were on!!! Mrs Champion, Mr Kotzur, and Mr Nodwell witnessed another pressure game. Georgia P was dominating putting a couple of strong shots on the board early and we got away to a 3-1 lead. Emma and Sicily were dogged in defense turning over many balls, All Hallow were not giving up and in the second half it was goal for goal with St Peters holding the lead by one. Every girl when entering the pool gave their all and showed real Plus Ultra grit and determination. Special mention to Chloe in goals, she was awesome and saved many attempts. Coach Lara was super proud and enjoyed the celebrations including a dip in the pool!
Back to the Valley Pool and Jane and the U16 girls danced through the warmup and looked ready to go. They came out firing with the biggest winning margin (5 goals) of all our teams on the day. Every player that Coach Jane subbed in lifted the standard pushing and encouraging each other to be better. Hannah R scored an excellent goal whilst Amelia R also had a hot hand scoring many goals. Amelia was punching the water with excitement after her 2 backhand shots. Grace did a great job setting up many of our plays. This team is full of hard-working young women who love to come together and just play, the backup, communication, and effort by all of them all year have been awesome.
With the pressure of 3 wins from 3 it was time for Coach Rob and the U15 girls to come together. Rob was giving off calm vibes whilst I was secretly feeling the pressure for our girls. With coach Tenealle away playing National League it was up to Rob! At training the girls requested Rob wear a tutu to the game, his reply was ‘NO’ but when we win I will jump into the pool! Before the game the girls gathered around and Coach Rob’s instructions were simple, ‘this is just another game’, stay calm and relaxed and if we play like we did last week we will win! Across the board, all girls excelled and contributed to this win. Willow was great coming under some physical defense even copping a stray elbow, Leela was awesome defensively killing River City's counterattack, and Anni won all (4) swim offs. Romi in Centre Forward displayed strength and power on the shot, Gabi gained the final possession to give us the win. Amelia complimented the performance with a couple of gutsy saves in front of the net. Rob kept his promise and did an unusual side bomb entry into the pool to celebrate the win. Tenealle was super excited for her team post-game when we face timed her to share in the celebrations.
I would like to thank all of our amazing coaches, we have had (11 coaches) working with our 9 teams this year. Nacole, Claudia, Jane, Tenealle, Robert, Sophie B, Lara, Mila, Sophie R, Holly and Ellie, and the season has been successful because of the drive and dedication they have put into our program.
Our Team Managers have been the best. All year double checking me and getting parents to do table duty, washing caps and bringing the kits to games, checking cards and doing all communications with your teams. Kiri P, Jo T, Ian R, Celeste N, Sophie R, Mila, Caroline S, Sean W and Megan W. The season is long, and we can't thank you enough for everything you have done for our program.
Our girls and parents are the best, I love coming to training and having a chat with you all.
Mrs Anne Marie Champion for her support and newsletter every week, the time she puts into our great sport is above and beyond awesome.
Mr Kotzur for being our Number 1 fan. It is so good for our girls to have the support of our Head of College and we love the energy and excitement he brings to our games.
Thanks
Tracey
AUTUMN FIXTURE SPORTS – BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL & TOUCH
Please see the St Peters App for training details.
DATE CLAIMERS:
ROUND 4 v SOMERVILLE HOUSE (H) – Friday 21 April
ROUND 5 v BRISBANE GIRLS GRAMMAR (A) – Friday 28 April
Cross Country pre-season training continues, all details including the St Peters 2023 Cross Country calendar can be found 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 - join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6:30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.
DATE CLAIMERS:
BGGS Invitation Meet: Wednesday 26 April
Northern Eagles Cross Country Trial – Thursday 27 April
St Aidan’s Invitation Meet: Thursday 4 May
St Peters Cross Country Camp: Saturday 29 April – Monday 1 May
QGSSSA Cross Country Championships – Saturday 20 May
CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
We are seeking expressions of interest for St Peters students attending the 2023 St Peters Cross Country Camp. It is intended to be three (3) days and two (2) nights camp which we are conducting on Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May 2023.
Camp Details:
Venue: Sunshine Coast - Alex Park Conference Centre Depart: Saturday 29 April Return: Monday 1 May approx. 12:00 pm
Cost: approx. $375 per athlete
Please complete the form below if you wish your daughter/son to attend the St Peters Cross Country Preparation Camp. Please understand that the St Peters Cross Country Preparation Camp will involve high-level coaching with students expected to participate in all aspects of the camp.
St Peters is excited to offer the 2023 BSRA (Girls) Rowing Program. St Peters has a rich history in Rowing with a number of highly successful rowers graduating. St Peters prides itself on ensuring that students who participate in Rowing throughout their College life are encouraged and supported to find a balance between their Academic and Rowing pursuits. Rowing is a unique sport within the context of the College and if you would like to be part of something very special, with a rich history that not many people get to take part in, Rowing is certainly the sport for you.
Further information regarding the commencement of training in Term 2 will follow in the coming weeks.
Please click HERE for the Term 1 Athletic Performance & Development Training Schedule.
The schedule can also be found on the St Peters App.
WET WEATHER SPORT CANCELLATIONS
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.
Anne-Marie Champion Girls Sport Coordinator
Primary Sport News
“The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.”
— Barbara Kingsolver
Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 2
The following sports will be on offer in Term 2:
Boys and Girls Cross Country Training and Competitions
Boys AIC Rugby
Boys AIC Football (Soccer)
Boys AIC Chess
Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
Boys and Girls Track and Field Training
Please watch for emails detailing the above Term 2 sports.
Term 2 Boys AIC Sport
It is now time to look ahead to the Term 2 AIC sporting season. Please click on the links below to access information concerning Term 2 AIC Boys sporting opportunities at St Peters.
Year 4 – 6 Boys AIC Football (Soccer):Click HERE for information on the AIC Football (Soccer) Season
Year 4 – 6 Boys AIC Rugby:Click HERE for information on the AIC Rugby Season
Year 4 – 6 Boys AIC Chess: Click HERE for information on the AIC Chess Season
Girls Club Netball
It has been great to see the St Peters Netball players at training preparing for the Term 2 and Term 3 WDNA Netball Season. Coaches have been working to finalise the WDNA Netball Teams and preparations are well underway for the Term 2 and Term 3 Netball Seasons. The WDNA Season commences on Saturday 6 May and the season continues each Saturday, with a break for the June/July Holidays.
I encourage all girls to practice their passing, catching, and shooting skills at home. Consistent practice will be very beneficial to player skill level and confidence when playing games.
Years 4–6 Run Club
Years 4–6 Run Club is underway! Each Monday afternoon, interested Year 4–6 runners are welcome to join Primary Run Club and build their running endurance. Training will be offered once a week in Term 1 and will increase to twice a week in Term 2. The sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches.
Runners must meet coaches at the Lower Primary Undercroft at 3:25pm. Run Club will run from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Sessions will conclude at Lower Primary Undercroft.
Primary Years 4–6 Run Club: Monday afternoon 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Sessions start and finish at Lower Primary Undercroft
Primary Years HPE
For the remainder of Term 1, Primary HPE will focus on Running Technique and Running Endurance. This unit will be built around game play, running drills and some running sessions that will improve students' cardiovascular health.
HPE Dates Term 1
Cross Country: Monday 13 March – Wednesday 29 March
Peter Dawson Swimming and Primary Sport Coordinator
Community
Year 11 IB CAS Homeless Connect Project
Year 11 IB CAS Homeless Connect Project
This is a call to action: we need your help. In 2021–22, 44% of young people who accessed Brisbane Youth Service were homeless (Brisbane Youth Service, 2022). Since COVID, the demand for this service has tripled, and they are struggling to keep up. So, if you’re interested in helping out, you can - with one small item!
To help make a difference, you can buy one extra toiletry item when you shop, such as shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, bar of soap, deodorant. Check the posters around the College for a full list of items. Collection boxes are located at each sub-school reception and you can bring in your donations from now until Week 3 of Term 2. All items will be delivered to the P&F Community Hub for Brisbane City Council Homeless Connect Day on Thursday 18 May.
So please, help us to make a difference to young people living with homelessness.
ONE SMALL ITEM = ONE HUGE DIFFERENCE
This initiative is being organised by Georgia B, Camila M, Seron B, and Elizabeth M, in collaboration with the P&F Community Hub, as part of the IBDP CAS Program.
Easter Football Clinic
Fitter Futures | Holiday Program
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Reunion Weekend
Tickets for the 2023 Reunion Weekend from 9–11 June are now on sale! We have a great program lined up and look forward to seeing you there. Click hereto book your tickets.
SPOSA Bulletin
Issue 1, 2023 of the SPOSA Bulletin is out now.Click on here to read all about what’s been happening with our Old Scholars.
Old Scholar and Duke of Edinburgh Student Volunteers
The SPOSA Office is always looking for volunteers to assist with organising the archives. If you are a current parent who is an Old Scholar or a current Duke of Edinburgh student looking for volunteering opportunities, we would love to see you. The office is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm five days a week— drop in before school pickup and see if you recognise any of the memorabilia from your year or students in the many photos to be filed. If interested, please contact the SPOSA Office on 3377 6592 or sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
