Friday 26 April

Years 7 - 12 Senior Strings Camp | QCCC Mt Tamborine, 1:30pm;
Years 10 - 12 Queensland Amnesty Schools Conference | BBC, 9:20am - 2:45pm;
Years 7 - 12 QGSSSA Basketball, Football and Touch.

Saturday 27 April

Years 7 - 12 Senior Strings Camp | QCCC Mt Tamborine;
Years 5 - 12 AIC Rugby & Football trials (v SEC) | 8:00am - 5:30pm;
Years 7 - 12 AIC GCRASRA Regatta | Coomera, 8:00am - 3:00pm;
Year 8 Kaleidoscope rehearsals | 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Sunday 28 April

Years 7 - 12 Senior Strings Camp | QCCC Mt Tamborine, 5:00pm return;
Year 8 Kaleidoscope rehearsals | 1:00 - 5:00pm.

Monday 29 April

Year 4 Signature Science Show & Rocket Science 'Forces of Flight' Workshop;
P&F Meeting | P&F Centre, 7:00 - 9:00pm.

Tuesday 30 April

Year 6 2019 Canberra Tour Parent Information Evening | PAC Theatrette, 6:00 - 7:-00pm.

Wednesday 1 May

SPLC Father Daughter Breakfast | Cafe 45, 6:45 - 8:00am;
Year 12 Cheese Making Workshop | P&F Centre, 8:00am - 3:10pm;
Years 7 - 12 Parent Teacher Interviews | Dohler building, 3:30 - 7:00pm.

Tuesday 30 May

Biggest Morning Tea | Cafe 45 Verandah, 8:00 - 11:00am;
New Parent Welcome | Cafe 45 Verandah, 8:00 - 9:00am;
Year 11 RYDA Safe Driving.

On Wednesday morning as a College community we came together to commemorate the 104th anniversary of ANZAC Day. 

Over time ANZAC Day has come to occupy a special place amongst Australians and New Zealanders. It is a day where we remember those original ANZACs who, on April 25 1915, in the darkness before dawn, a group of volunteer Australian and New Zealand soldiers found themselves wading ashore a small beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. It was Australia’s first major contribution to the world as a nation. Many of those soldiers were only teenagers, some as young as 16. 

In the ensuing eight months following that fateful landing, those young ANZACs underwent a ‘trial by ordeal’ with 36,000 Australian and New Zealand soldiers killed or wounded at Gallipoli. In those terrible battles, young Australians earned a reputation for courage, self-reliance and mateship. The experience drew Australians together as a nation and established our national character. We should never forget the deeds of those original ANZACs, and we should remember them not as old soldiers from a distant war, but as the young Australians they were in 1915. 

ANZAC Day is also a time where we pause today to acknowledge all current and former members of our defence forces – the brave men and women who represent our country on a daily basis. No Australian is left untouched when a member of our defence force is killed in action. It is difficult to comprehend the grief associated with the loss in war of a family member. Let us also ensure that we remember those families.

The spirit of those original ANZACs is as relevant today to all of us as it was over 100 years ago. We need to be vigilant that our nation remains one that values freedom. We need to maintain the ANZAC sense of commitment, courage and perseverance to get through the tough times. It is our duty to guard the legacy of the sacrifice and service of every man and woman who has, and continues to, defend our nation, our freedom and our values. It is only on the back of their legacy that we enjoy living in the wonderful country that we do.

Lest we forget.

Tim Kotzur

Blazers

A reminder to all students that whilst we are now wearing the winter uniform it is not compulsory to wear the blazer to and from school until Monday 29 April. If, however, you need to keep warm the blazer is to be worn as a first option, not the jumper/sport jacket.

ANZAC Day

This year marks the 104th Anniversary of the ANZACs landing in Gallipoli. To honour the spirit of these brave people that have served and are serving our Country, there was a whole of school service held this morning. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all involved in organising and participating in the service with a special thank you to Symphonic Winds and Saints & Singers.  

St Peters will also be represented at the following services tomorrow:

• Corinda Dawn Service
• Brisbane City Dawn Service
• Indooroopilly RSL Service
• ANZAC Day Parade, Brisbane City

Term 2 School Photos

Please find below the schedule for Term 2 School Photos. More information will be emailed home and your child will receive their personalised photography envelope in the coming weeks.

This week we commemorate ANZAC Day and remember those Australians who served in times of conflict and war. The courage displayed was outstanding and it was this courage that established the Anzac legend. We remember the suffering, courage and friendship of all those who fought in that war and indeed in all wars.

Think of these symbols to help to remember the contribution of those who served for Australia in different wars and conflicts.

1. The Cross reminds us of all those soldiers and civilians who like Jesus gave their lives unselfishly for others. 
2. The Flag draped over the cross reminds us that this is truly a national day of prayer for peace when we pray for all those who died or were injured in wars.
3. The Slouch Hat reminds us that it was worn by real men - husbands, fathers, grandfathers, brothers who died while fighting for our country so that it can remain free. We also remember the nurses who lost their lives
4. The flowers at the foot of the cross remind us to turn from war and hatred to become peace-seeking people.
5. A pot of Rosemary, a herb that is used as a symbol of remembrance.

But the symbol that binds them all together is indeed the cross - that Jesus who gave his life for all who die will be the salvation for all who have died. As we remember and thank all who fought for us, we look with hope to the one who is our life.

We pray: God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war. We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come. Through Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death won us new life. Amen.

Asian Family community Tea Gathering 

昆士蘭信义会亞洲教會 聖彼得學校亞裔家長茶會 

Time: 11am To 1pm, Tuesday 

時间：星期二，上午11時 至下午1時 

Date: 29/April, 2019 

日期：4月29日 2019年 

Venue: Ministry Centre (Church Office) 

地奌：教會辦公室 

Speaker: 1. Ps Thomas Bohmert, (Senior Pastor in St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly) 

2. Ms Petra Mildenhall (Enrolment Registrar) 

讲員： 1. 多瑪斯牧師（他是学校的主任牧師） 

2. Ms Petra 招生處主任 

Topic: Why St Peters College , How to apply for 2020, and how Scholarships works 

讲题：为什要選读聖彼得学校，如何申请就讀2020，及如何申請学校各种獎学金。 

我們將提供學校最新的資訊，給對聖彼得學校有興趣的家庭。 

***我們提供全程中文翻譯*** 

All welcome, 竭诚欢迎參加！ 

联系Contact： 

聖彼得學校，亞裔家長聯絡主任 

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Please ensure that blazers that were submitted for pocket embroidery (Leadership Positions, Awards or Generation Scholar) are collected from Shop 45 this Friday 26 April (7.45am – 4.00pm).

Compulsory wearing of Blazers will commence Week 2 – Monday 29 April. 

The second hand uniform shop will be closed this Thursday (ANZAC Day) but open Friday 26 April from 7:45am - 9am.

Today four Air Force Cadets, and St Peters students, Carlton F, Thomas A, Kate M and Lachie F, took part in the important flag lowering ceremony as part of the St Peters ANZAC Service.

Kate, who is part of the 219 Archerfield Squadron along with Carlton, wore a number of family medals. Her grandfather was in the Signals and Kate is already planning her own career as a pilot in the Air Force when she leaves school.

Tomorrow all four Cadets will be marching in their own respective areas for ANZAC Day.

Welcome to Term 2. We trust that you and your families had a restful break and are ready for the term ahead. Please see below the information sent out to families regarding the Parent Teacher interviews, starting next week.

Years 7-12 Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher interviews will occur on Wednesday 1 and Tuesday 7 May between 3.30pm – 7.00pm. Interviews are 10 minutes in length. Bookings will be open on Monday 22 April at 7pm and will close on Friday 26 at 5pm. Bookings will need to be made through the Community Portal. 

Parent Teacher Interviews are the designated time for discussions focusing on student academic progress. Please take the time to discuss assessment results with your children over the holidays and schedule time in your diary for Parent Teacher Interviews (Week 2 & Week 3 of Term). Parent meetings outside of Parent Teacher Interviews impacts on teacher marking and preparation time and therefore would be appreciated if it can be avoided.

If you have forgotten your Portal login details you can reset your password at Password Recovery. Using the reset option requires you to know your ID number. If you are unable to still login, email Portals portals@stpeters.qld.edu.au (or ph 3377 6253) for further assistance. 

Interview times:

Interviews begin at 3.30pm and finish at 7.00pm. The school bell will sound at 10 minute intervals to indicate the end of each interview.

Location of interviews:

Parent-Teacher interviews will be conducted in the classrooms of Dohler building and the classrooms of Schneider building (adjacent to Dohler). Teachers will be allocated to classrooms in alphabetical order of surname starting in DO1 (upper level of Dohler) and finishing in SN13 (lower level of Schneider). Clear signage around this area will indicate teachers’ allocated rooms.

Please space your bookings to allow you sufficient time to move from one interview to the next.

Teachers on leave:

Should a teacher be unavailable for interview on either date, their name will not be displayed on the booking page.  Teachers who are unavailable on the evening will contact you by email. Teachers who are replacing those on leave in Term 2 will make contact with you early in the term to introduce themselves.  If you wish to discuss your son’s/daughter’s progress, this contact would offer an appropriate opportunity.

Booking process:

Please follow the steps below to access the on-line booking process:

1. Use the link to the Parent Teacher Interviews booking page.
2. Enter your Parent Portal username and password (which logs onto Synergetic database).
3. Click “Interview” tab at the top of the page.
4. Choose an available time (by clicking “avail” for the teacher you wish to meet with).
5. If you have more than one child in Years 7-9, please enter your second child’s name in the top right corner section of the screen and repeat steps (iii) and (iv).
6. Once you have finished, print your appointment times and close.

You will still be able to view and print your interview bookings once the booking system closes at 5pm on Friday, 26th April. Please make sure you keep this email to access the link if you wish to check your bookings:
Parent Teacher Interviews

Please note that we will NOT be sending emails to confirm bookings – this is a different system from previous PT interviews.

Assistance with bookings

Should you be unsuccessful in securing a booking, an alternative meeting time may be arranged in consultation with the teacher concerned by email

Assistance on the night

A ‘Help Desk’ will be set up in the paved area outside the middle level of Dohler building for the duration of the interviews to assist with queries about times or locations.

Should access adjustments be required, please contact Academic Operations on 3377 6247 or via email AcademicOperations@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Refreshments

Coffee and tea will be available from the Servery of the PAC

Rachael Turnbull
Head of 7-12 Curriculum - Students

The last week of Term 1 was a mix of assessment and more enjoyable practicals. Mrs Cameron’s Year 9 Extension Science class were practicing the technique of titration and Mr Schaefer’s class did the flame tests. Mrs Liveris’ Year 11 IB Biology made mesocosms. Mrs Scheelings’ Year 10 Chemistry class finished the unit making slime, whilst Mrs Perera’s Year 7c class undertook a STEM project where students had to design and construct a bionic hand. 

The students have settled into the routines of Term 2 already and are actively engaged in learning for this term. Welcome to our new students who have commenced this term Matthew W -  Prep B, Anna L - 1A, Elise G – 2A, Oli G-  4B & Sam K - 6E. It’s great to have new families join our community, and we wish you all the best with your learning journey at St Peters.

We also welcome back Mrs Lidia O’Kane who will be teaching Year 5A after an extended absence. At the end of last term, we farewelled Mrs Ally Harris and wish her all the very best as she prepares for the birth of her first child.

Before we embark on this term ahead, we must acknowledge the work of many members of the Primary Years community for the significant Easter Service that took place on the final day of Term 1. A special thank you must go to Chaplain Kirstin and Mrs Deb Wilson who worked together to delivered a meaningful and relevant service for our children and families. I would like to extend my gratitude to all families who joined us for this special occasion. 

ANZAC DAY SERVICES

On Tuesday, we commemorated ANZAC day with a special service for our Years 4, 5 and 6 which took place in the Chapel. This was led by Mrs Christina Wheeler and our Year 6 Primary Leaders who explained the relevance and meaning of the symbols that are associated with ANZAC day. 

Today the P-12 ANZAC service was held in the Chapel forecourt. This full school service is always a special day in our school calendar as it signifies one of the few times in the year where the whole of College comes together and this year was no different.

A reminder of the uniform requirements for Primary students

Shoes

Black leather lace up shoes are required for the formal uniform while predominantly white sports shoes are the prescribed footwear for all other times. Multi-coloured sports shoes do not form part of the uniform and should be used only for sporting occasions. 

Winter uniform Girls in Upper Primary

The summer dress is worn throughout the year. In addition, the blazer will be added as the winter uniform.

The blazer is optional until Week 2, unless students are representing the College in a formal capacity.

Winter uniforms for Boys in Upper Primary

Boys winter uniform is as follows: Grey dress trousers, short sleeved white with maroon pin stripe shirt, worn tucked in and buttoned neck with tie. A black belt (Regulation belt with silver buckle. No studs or large buckles allowed.)  Short grey socks with trousers as well as the tie in Terms 2 & 3 including Blazer—Maroon with College crest and SPLC buttons. Pullover is optional.

The blazer is optional until Week 2, unless students are representing the College in a formal capacity.
Sports uniforms remain the same.  Included with the sports uniform is the tracksuit top and bottoms.

Winter uniform for girls and boys in Lower Primary

Students in Lower Primary continue to wear their regular uniforms for Terms 2 & 3 with the inclusion of:

Sports track suit jacket and pants (if required) for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Years 1—4) and all days for Prep students).  

Wednesday the students in Years 1-4 wear their formal uniform with the inclusion of the woollen jumper for the girls. Woollen jumper and trousers are also added for the boys on formal day.

Pam Carden
Head of Primary Years

Anxiety in Children

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia and it is one of the biggest problems facing our children today (Parenting Ideas, 2019). Whilst anxiety has the potential to impact the learning, happiness and wellbeing of children, there are proactive measures we can take to lessen its impact. One of Australia’s leading parent educators, Michael Grose is conducting a webinar for parents on this topic on 25 June at 8pm. The aim of this webinar is to help parents better understand the nature of anxiety, equip them to recognise it in children, and provide practical tools to help children manage and minimise their anxious states. If you would like to register, click here or simply visit the highly informative Parenting Ideas website at https://www.parentingideas.com.au/. 

Donna Edwards
Years 3/4 Coordinator

References
Parenting Ideas. (2019) Webinar: Managing your child’s anxiety. Retrieved from https://www.parentingideas.com.au/parent-resources/parent-webinars/webinar-managing-your-childs-anxiety

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To all Junior High Mums and Female Caregivers

You are invited to come and celebrate Mother's Day by sharing breakfast with your Junior High student at our annual Mother's Day breakfast to be held on Friday 10 May commencing at 6.45am in front of the Grandstand Café.

For catering purposes, breakfast will need to be ordered and paid for prior to Friday 3 May. To order breakfast, please click on the link below.

https://jhmothersdaybreakfast2019.eventbrite.com.au

DATE AND TIME
Friday 10 May | 6:45 am – 7:45 am

LOCATION
St Peters Lutheran College - in front of Grandstand Café

We hope to see you there

The second term has kicked off at a frantic pace in the Senior School with students settling quickly into classroom work and cocurricular seasons. 

ANZAC Ceremony

Wednesday morning saw the annual whole of College ANZAC Ceremony held in the Chapel forecourt. Mr Kotzur paid reverence to the sacrifices of the many soldiers that have come before us and reminded us that we are indeed lucky to live in this wonderful country that so many have fought to protect. 

As always, I was thoroughly impressed with the respect and attention shown by all students through this ceremony. It reminds me of the importance of such ceremonies which not only galvanise and perpetuate our values as a College but also contribute to our National identity. Lest we forget.

Senior School Studies Workshops

Students will have now received Term 1 Academic progress reports. As they reflect on both the academic results and attitudinal grades, we encourage everyone to reflect on both your successes, as well as potential areas of improvement. The terminology we continue to use in our discussions with students reflects the pursuit of ongoing academic growth/improvement and striving for ‘personal bests’. We aspire for all students to be working to their fullest potential as our “Plus Ultra” motto suggests.  

Starting early this term, we are offering additional workshops to support student engagement and learning (emails sent to all parents this week explaining further). These Senior School Study Skills Workshops are designed to assist students who may require additional skills in areas such as organisation, time management, goal setting, effective study techniques, preparing for oral presentations, learning and memory, using technology and enhancing wellbeing during peak assessment times.

These workshops are in addition to the programs already delivered during Academic Care and Wellbeing time, as well as subject specific study skills taught in academic classes.

DATES: Commencing Term 2 Week 2 (Tuesday 30 April 2019)

TIME: 7.30am - 7.55am

LOCATION: PAC Theatrette

COURSE INFORMATION: 6 x Sessions (Email of topics sent home on Tuesday this week). “Crunchtime Craziness” will be delivered to each cohort at a Year Level meeting in Week 5.

All Senior School students are eligible to register to the workshops, however selected students may be individually invited to the program by Teachers or Year Level Coordinators based on their previous academic results, attitudinal grades and GPA trends. 

Holiday Tours

Three sports tours occurred over the holiday break including a Football tour of Europe, Boys Rowing tour to Bundaberg and Rugby camp at Ironbark and in the boarding house. Congratulations to all players and staff who participated in these events. It was great to see the many photos and hear the great stories of student growth that came from these occasions. Good luck to all teams as seasons kick off in the coming weeks.

Congratulations also to St Peters Swimming Club who won their 5th National Championship in a row (by a record margin). Special mention to swimmers Jenna F, Michaela R and Mollie O who made the Australian Junior swim teams.

RYDA

Year 11 Lifeskills students will next week take part in the RYDA Safe Driving Course. This course is one of three separate units (one each year from 10-12) that students in the Senior School can interact with in preparation for our students to take to the roads as informed young adults. 

At RYDA, students attend six interactive sessions at school over their Lifeskills and AC & W class  lessons. In small peer groups, they are challenged to change the way they think about road safety by participating in a stopping distance demonstration, devising personalised driving strategies, gaining an understanding of their individual risk profile, leading an investigation into a real life crash and getting tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family. The RYDA course gives students critical information and strategies that do not come from driving lessons, books or the school classroom.

Winter Uniform Changes

A reminder that the winter uniform will be worn from Week 3 of this term. This gives families another week off to dust off the school blazer, young men should check that their trousers still fit and also refresh how to tie a windsor knot.

Joel Butler
Deputy Head of Senior School

St Peters participates in and is a sponsor of the Arts show annually in recognition of the families from the region that are associated with the College.

For those planning to visit...Opening night is from 6.30pm Thursday 2 May, 2019.

Student Artwork that has been selected to represent the college this year. Congratulations to the following students:

On Thursday 25 April will see the St Peters Marching Band take part in the annual ANZAC Day march in the city centre. The band has been working very hard to produce a finely polished performance and a very much looking forward to taking part in this significant event.

The ANZAC Day March steps off at 9:30am with St Peters marching twice around the city between 10:00am and 1:00pm. Please come along and show your support. Alternatively, you can catch us on the ABC broadcast during the morning.

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Co-Curricular Music
Head of Bands

Welcome to Term 2 and the continuation of our Autumn fixtures, the start of the in season Cross Country program and the start of preseason training for Rhythmic Gymnastics and Rowing.

During the holidays St Peters competed in the Australian Age Swim Championships in Adelaide and the Australian Track and Field Club Championships in Sydney. For the swimming, 41 St Peters students participated. St Peters Western was again crowned the Australian club champions winning this title by over 100 points. This is the fifth year in a row that St Peters has won this competition. After the meet, Jenna F, Michaela R and Mollie O were selected as a part of the Australian Junior Team to compete in the Junior World Championships in Budapest later this year. 

In the Track and Field (pictured left), we had five female athletes compete with three of these girls competing in the one race. Outstanding results included Zoe M winning the U18 Steeple Chase and Emma N placing third in the U15 Steeple Chase. Well done ladies!

In the last week of Term 1 some exciting games were played in the Autumn fixtures round against State High. Strength and skill was shown in the Basketball and Football teams against a very competitive BSHS contingent. We would also like to congratulate our U14 and Open Water Polo grand finalists displaying very exciting games with the opens narrowly missing a win and the U14 coming home as grand finalist winners.

Autumn fixtures resume this week with home games against St Margaret's. The information for these are placed on the school app each week and girls are sent a sport email each Monday/Tuesday which outline all sport for the week.

COORDINATOR INFORMATION

If you have any queries re any of the above-mentioned Sports, please email the coordinator.

Cross Country – Girls Sport – girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Basketball – Ms Wilson – a.wilson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Football – Mr Innes – b.innes@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Touch – Ms George – a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Rhythmic Gymnastics – girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country

Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber & Girls Sport - k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au or girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

On 4-5 April, over 40 students braved a TWO DAY CROSS COUNTRY CHALLENGE where we raced an inhouse handicap race at Robertson Park followed by the annual mystery run held at and around the Gap Creek reserve. It was a great turn out and we hope that all those that attended enjoyed the experience. This week saw the continuation of interschool race practice with a meet being held at Fig Tree Pocket. The QGSSSA Championships is only three weeks away and as we head into the final stages there is still plenty of training available.

Please note in your diary the following date for some QGSSSA Cross Country meets:

Rivermount meet @ Rivermount – Thursday 2 May (Week 2, Term 2) – THIS MEET IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL GIRLS WISHING TO BE SELECTED IN THE QG TEAM
Sign ons for the above meets will come out before the meet.

Rowing

Coordinator: Mr Hicks p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Thank you to all the girls who have signed on to row in 2019. If girls have missed sign ons, please email Mr Hicks on the email address above. To the girls who have signed on, Mr Hicks has been in contact with them. 

Just a reminder about Rowing Camp – An important event on the Girls rowing calendar is the Rowing Camp, which is held over the first week of the mid-year school holidays at the end of Term 2. The 2019 Camp is being held between Monday 24 - Saturday 29 June - please mark this week in your diaries.

Equestrian

Coordinator: Girls Sport – girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

On the Easter Break weekend, Bella, Alyssa, Imogen, and Sienna competed in the South East Queensland Regionals Championships at Gatton Showgrounds. Overall it was a successful weekend for all riders. 

On Friday was the show jumping where Bella rode in the 1.10m class doing the 2 Phase and AM5. Sienna in Grade 6 competed in her first 80cm show jumping class coming first which lead her to be the champion for that class. Huge congratulations to Sienna. 

Saturday was the Combined Training and Show Horse classes. Sienna again competed in the 60cm CT class as well as Imogen competing in the 60cm CT class placing first and doing well in her show horse class as well getting another place. 

On Sunday both Alyssa and Imogen competed in the dressage both doing the 1B and 1C. Both girls had two well-performed tests. In July the Queensland State Championships will be held in Maryborough and Warwick where we have four girls already qualified. Sienna for 60cm Combined Training (Warwick), Imogen for 60cm Combined Training (Warwick), Evie Prelim Dressage (Maryborough) and Alyssa Prelim Dressage (Maryborough). Congratulations to all riders. 

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Coordinator: Girls Sport – girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rhythmic Gymnastics will begin in Term 2. If girls have not signed on already, please email Girls Sport. 

Girls will be meeting with the coordinator and teams formed ASAP so training will commence. 

Run Club

Join the St Peters running community by coming along to ‘Run Club’ a fun way to improve fitness for all sports, meet new people and start training for our QGSSSA Cross Country season. Run Club is every Friday, meet at the St Peters bus stop at 6.15am.

We hope you have a great week in sport,
Kelli Rodman and Kerry Schreiber

“To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life.” T.S. Eliot

The following sports are on offer in Term 2.

• Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
• Years 4-6 Run Club
• Years 4-6 AIC Boys Rugby
• Years 4-6 AIC Boys Football

Girls Club Netball

WDNA Training will continue throughout Term 2 on St Peters Harts Road Courts; Wednesday afternoon (3:30pm – 5:00pm) and Friday afternoon (3:30pm-4:30pm).

Following the WDNA Grading Rounds at the end of Term 1 all teams have now been placed in permanent Divisions for the WDNA Season. Some teams have changed Divisions since grading and this has meant their weekly game time has also changed.

• St Peters 1       12 Div 2          10:10am
• St Peters 2       12 Div 4          10:10am
• St Peters 3       12 Div 5          10:10am
• St Peters 4       12 Div 4          10:10am
• St Peters 5       11 Div 2          9:05am
• St Peters 6       11 Div 4          10:10am
• St Peters 7       11 Div 5          9:05am
• St Peters 8       10 Div 1          9:05am
• St Peters 9       10 Div 3          9:05am
• St Peters 10     10 Div 3          9:05am
• St Peters 11     10 Div 4          8:00am
• St Peters 12     9 Div 2            8:00am
• St Peters 13     9 Div 3            8:00am           

1. Western District Netball Association Website 
2. Go to the COMPETITIONS tab at the top of the page
3. FIXTURES AND RESULTS
4. Selecting the correct age and division from the GRADE drop down menu

Years 4-6 Run Club

Years 4-6 Run Club will be offered twice a week on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. The sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches. Students are to meet at the Lower Primary Undercroft at 3:20pm on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Training will conclude at 4:15pm on both days and students will be bought back to the Lower Primary Undercroft where they are to be picked up by parents.

Years 4-6 AIC Boys Rugby Season 

The boys AIC Rugby Season will be played throughout Term 2. Years 4-6 boys are all invited to participate in the upcoming season. Training will be on Mayer Oval on Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Friday morning, 6:30am – 7:45am. These training sessions will begin on Wednesday 24 April. It will be great to see the Years 4-6 boys getting involved in St Peters Rugby. Saturday AIC games will start on Saturday 4 May.

Years 4-6 AIC Boys Football Season

The AIC Football Season is coming up in Term 2. Years 4-6 boys are invited to participate in the AIC Season. Training throughout Term 2 will be on Stolz Oval on Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Friday mornings 6:45am – 7:45am. Term 2 training will begin on Wednesday 24 April with team selections taking place in week 1 of Term 2.

Years 4-6 AIC Boys Chess

Chess is a Term 2 sport played on Friday afternoons/evenings against the other AIC Schools on a home and away basis - with the school providing transport to and from the games. Games are 20 mins per player with two matches being played each week.

Junior A and B Chess teams are made up of four students per team who are in Years 5 and 6. If your son is interested in playing Chess for St Peters, training is on a Tuesday afternoon from 4:00pm to 5:30pm in BB2 (next to the Senior Library) with our qualified Chess coaches. If your son is interested in playing Term 2 AIC Chess, please contact Mr Gil Bygraves G.Bygraves@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Training Times

Primary Girls WDNA Netball 

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Harts Road Netball Courts
• Friday afternoon 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Harts Road Netball Courts

• Monday afternoons 3:30pm – 4:15pm
• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 4:15pm

Training will start and finish at the Lower Primary Undercroft. The training sessions will take place on Indooroopilly High Ovals and Robertson Park. 

Term 2 AIC Rugby Training

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval
• Friday morning 6:30am – 7:45am | Mayer Oval

Term 2 AIC Football (Soccer) Training

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Stolz Oval
• Friday morning 6:45am – 7:45am | Stolz Oval

Primary Years HPE

• Cross Country: Tuesday 23 April – Friday 3 May
• Field Games: Monday 6 May – Friday 24 May
• Athletics: Monday 27 May – Friday 21 June

Only 3 sleeps to go unitl the P&F Community Fun Day!

• When - Sunday 26 May | 10am-1pm
• Where –  Mayer Oval, St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly Campus
• Theme – Colourful
• PRICE: $15 per person*

Tickets available for purchase via Eventbrite https://stpeterscommunityfunday.eventbrite.com.au.

* Tickets are all inclusive with access to all attractions and the colour fun run laps – mum and dad can even purchase a ticket to participate or just come along and watch the fun.

Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day from the Registration Tent on Mayer Oval.

What’s happening on the day?

Collect your pre-paid St Peters Community Fun Day wristband from the Registration Tent or purchase your wristband (open from 9:30am)

Attractions open 10am – 12pm

• Dunk Tank, Bungee Run, Velcro Wall, 30m Obstacle Course, Roar—rapid fire football field, the Wipe Out Challenge and Novelty Games.

Live Music from The Undercurrents and Student buskers!

• The Undercurrents playing from 10am – 11am and 12pm – 1pm
• Student Buskers playing from 11am – 12pm

Colour Fun Run from 12:15pm around Mayer Oval.

• Do the lap once or many times for more colour!

We will have delicious food stalls including:

• The Curious Caravan Coffee,
• Sausage Sizzle – Hosted by Robotics Parent Support Group,
• Drinks stall – Hosted by St Peters Congregation,
• Pinkis Retro Ice Cream Van and
• The Blackcard Food Stall baked treats

Important Information

• Bring a change of clothes or towels and sunglasses for those participating in the colour run.
• During the colour run, please stay within the designated running area. The attractions will be closed to avoid colour transfer.
• Parking – best entrances for parking are via Lohe St and Harts Road. College Drive will be closed at the Indooroopilly Road entrance up to Founders Way.
• If parking on the street, please be considerate of our neighbours and comply with parking rules.

Many thanks in advance for your support. We look forward to a fantastic day!

P&F Committee

Thursday 2 May | Café 45 Veranda | 8:00am – 11:00am

Please join us for a wonderful morning of friendship, shopping and socialising.

If you can—please bring a plate to share—tea and coffee provided.

There will be markets stalls on the day and raffles prizes to win.

Where: Café 45 Veranda

When: Thursday 2 May, 8:00 -11:00 am

Please register your attendance for this free event - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/st-peters-biggest-morning-tea-tickets-57568657404. 

If you are unable to attend, or just wish to donate to the Cancer Council, please click to donate below. https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?RegistrationID=1264841

Any queries please email Nidhi p&f@stpeters.qld.edu.au

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

Last term students in Years 8 & 9 attended an Awareness Day organised by the ALWS (Australian Lutheran World Service).

They learnt how, during the civil war in South Sudan, schools were closed or destroyed or had to be used to house people forced from their homes. This made it even harder than normal for children to go to school. Already children faced the danger of having to walk long distances on unsafe tracks to school. They could be attacked, violated or forced to become child soldiers. Even if they got safely to school, there were few trained teachers, barely any learning materials, and no school furniture. Meanwhile, at home, they suffered poverty, hunger and sickness. The ALWS are hoping to change things for 840 children in South Sudan by helping construct a temporary Learning Centre in Jonglei State.

The students at St Peters are now joining this campaign to raise awareness and funds to assist this project. They will be organising a Community Focus Day on Wednesday 1 May at lunchtime selling sausages, drinks and baked goodies. 

There will also be a Movie Night held for Years 7 & 8 on Friday 17 May (permission letters available at Junior High Reception). With help from the College Community we hope to raise the much needed funds for this cause. 

Angela Braby 
Co-ordinator Service Learning