Indooroopilly Sunday Service

Every Sunday at 9:00am
St Peters Chapel
We’d love for you to join us!

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever. (Psalm 23, ESV)

There is a movie that I love, called ‘Greyhound’, based on a book called ‘The Good Shepherd’. Tom Hanks plays Ernest Krause, the commander of a supply convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War. He is a man of faith conflicted by the twin calling of protection and destruction. Like a shepherd to the sheep, Ernest is to his ships; leading, providing for and protecting them from the circling wolf pack.

Last Sunday was Good Shepherd Sunday, celebrating Jesus as the Good Shepherd. When I think of Jesus in this way, I am drawn to parts of Psalm 23 like, ‘your rod and your staff, they comfort me’ or ‘my cup overflows’. Its easy to picture Jesus all dressed up holding a lamb in one hand and a shepherd’s crook in the other. It is an image of peace.

But the world of a shepherd was not one of peace. Night and day the shepherd would lead the sheep to places to eat and drink. They were lowly people in the society, and when a sheep went missing it was only their word that anyone had to go on, so they were viewed suspiciously. By day and by night, there would be hungry creatures or greedy bandits who might lurk waiting to pick off the sheep, one by one. So, shepherds had to give their all to their job, that is except their lives. They lived with their sheep 24/7 even so far as to sleep as part of the sheep pack.

But this week we also commemorate ANZAC day, remembering those who served and died for their country. We remember the sacrifices they made so that we might live in peace. We remember that they laid down their lives for their fellow country people. Those who gave their all, to protect the people of our country. The psalmist dreamed of the Good Shepherd as someone who would guide, comfort and care for the sheep. Jesus came and he was the Good Shepherd! He did all that, but going above and beyond, he lay down his life for the sake of the sheep. When confronted by wolves, Jesus did not fight back. Instead, Jesus gave his life for the sheep. In doing so, Jesus proved to be the best shepherd there could be.

A prayer for today: Jesus our Good Shepherd, lead us today through our trials, valleys and challenges and onto greener pastures. Amen.

Benjamin Lyons
Chaplain

In response to feedback from families and the schools, Southern Cross Transit have agreed to implement changes from Term 2 to the S60-S64 routes. The S60 and S61 services will servicing St Peters and Brigidine and skip the ATC loop (S62 and S63 will service ATC/Brigidine only), while the S64 route will service all schools but stop at Brigidine and St Peters first.As these are the routes reported to experience the most significant delays, it is our hope we will see greatly improved running times. We have ensured that the roads covered by all S60-64 routes previously are still serviced by at least one bus to St Peters. There are no changes to the S65 and S66 routes. (No further changes to The Gap service provided by Brisbane Bus Lines). We have been assured that the drivers will ensure St Peters students do not accidentally board ATC only buses and vice versa.

Please review the maps ASAP to confirm which route is the best for your students (Best viewed on desktop. Click checkboxes on the left to reveal the relevant route) - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1OQ_rK8lX6RDqlRKVv0sHbW9DjW7uf5Q&usp=sharing

Visit www.southerncrosstransit.com.au for updated timetables.

We encourage St Peters families to continue to provide real time feedback to Southern Cross Transit via 3813 8900 or email enquiries@southerncrosstransit.com.au as well as our Community Engagement Team community@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Thank you for your patience over the past few months and during this transition.

Click here to save and/or download Term Dates 2025. 

As we navigate the academic year together, we would like to take a moment to emphasize the significance of keeping your personal information up to date.

Maintaining accurate and current records is crucial for several reasons:

Emergency Situations: In case of an emergency involving your child, having the most recent contact details, including phone numbers and addresses, ensures that we can reach you promptly. Timely communication is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students.

Health and Medical Records: Accurate health information is vital for our school's healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care in case of illness or injury. Updated contact details are crucial in reaching you for consent or additional information when needed. Medical information includes, but is not limited to medical conditions, medication and medication permissions, allergies, ongoing medical and general consents, and dietary requirements.

Communication Channels: We rely on various communication channels to keep you informed about important school events, academic progress, and other pertinent information. Keeping your email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information current ensures that you receive timely updates.

School Policies and Procedures: As school policies and procedures evolve, we need to keep you informed about any changes that may impact your child's education. Updated contact information ensures that you are aware of any modifications or new initiatives.

Parental Involvement: We value your involvement in your child's education. Having accurate contact information allows us to invite you to parent-teacher conferences, school events and other opportunities for parental engagement.

How to update your Personal Information:

To facilitate the update of your personal information, we have made the process simple and accessible. Please log in to the Community Portal using your MyStPeters parent ID and password: http://mystpeters.com.

Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated, as it contributes to the overall safety, wellbeing, and success of your child's educational journey.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a continued partnership in your child's education.

Download the guide here. 

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

The Football Trivia Night is a fun event open to the whole St Peters Community and you don’t need to know anything about football to attend.

Tables of up to right can be made up of students, parents, or a mix of both if you are looking for that extra edge on the night.

Bring your own food; drinks must be purchased from the bar. 

Tickets are on sale here. 

The St Peters Mother-Daughter High Tea is a Sunday afternoon of delicious food, great company and inspirational conversation. 

Tickets available on Eventbrite

Link to Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/boarding-parent...

Anzac Day Assembly

This year is the 109th anniversary of the World War I landings at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey. Today we remember and honour the men and women who have served and given their lives in wars, conflicts and in peacekeeping operations for our country.

'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; 
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

'Lest we forget.

ANZAC DAY – a special day of Service for the Music Department

St Peters Music was honoured to again have been invited to serve the community by providing Music for ANZAC Day 2024 Commemorations in Brisbane.

Students from Chamber Chorale were honoured to be invited by the Toowong RSL to sing an anthem as well as supporting the National Anthems and hymn. and hymns for their Dawn Service. Congratulations and thank-you to the students of Chamber Chorale, their accompanist Mr Mibus and Director Ms Morton for their beautiful contribution to the service.

St Peters Symphonic Winds and Drumline were honoured and privileged to be involved once again in the ANZAC Day Parade through Brisbane City. The students represented their school with great professionalism, dedication and commitment, marching behind banner holders, Alice H and Jack W and led by student Drum Major Matthew S. This performance was the culmination of months of rehearsal, memorisation and marching practice through the school grounds.

The band then followed up with a repeat performance at the Brookfield Showgrounds to commemorate the 2024 Shell Green 20/20 Cricket Match.

Thank you to Ms Chou, Ms Omote and Mr Pradella in assisting the students to memorise their music and march with precision and dignity and Ms Saffery for making sure the students presented in immaculate uniform. Thanks also to Mr Gilfedder for his incredible photographic skills attached to this article and our Social Media pages. It was a great honour to once again be invited to march in the parade and a privilege to have Mr Tim Kotzur march alongside with us.

Please check out our social media accounts for fabulous photos and videos from our staff and parent photographers.

https://www.facebook.com/StPetersBands

St Peters Lutheran College Choirs

Christine Taylor & Grantley Sutch
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

Congratulations and thank you to members of St Peters Chamber Chorale, their accompanist Mr Mibus and Director Ms Morton for their beautiful musical contribution to the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Toowong.

It was lovely to be joined by other student representatives from St Peters.

Boarding students attend Dawn service

A group of Boarding students woke up at 2:15am to head to the Brisbane Dawn Service starting at 4:27am to enjoy a very moving ceremony.

Duke of Edinburgh I Silver Wyaralong Dam Canoe Trip AJ I Easter 2024

In the Easter school holidays, 14 students in Years 10-12 went to Wyaralong Dam for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey. Despite the threat of torrential rain, we canoed 24km across the three days, staying at a different campsite each night and carrying our belongings in the canoes with us. 

On the first day, we canoed all day in the sun, covering 12km, to reach the first campsite. Most of us had not canoed before. After a little practice and a few tips from the Ironbark staff, Mr Onions and Mr Clarke, and Mr Noble; we got over the initial fear of capsizing and started the journey. We all enjoyed this activity and improved greatly across the trip, and thankfully, no one actually capsized. We worked in small groups to plan meals, which we then cooked on Trangia’s at night. 

On the second day, we canoed 7km, and reached the campsite around midday. We spent the afternoon swimming in the dam and practicing what to do if we did ever capsize. That night, it stormed and poured with rain however we all stayed dry in our tents, or on the veranda of the abandoned farmhouse at the campsite. On the third morning, we got up early for a sunrise hike up Mount Joyce, where the path was slippery and steep but worth the climb for the view of the dam between the trees; before we canoed the final 5km back to our start point. This trip brought back memories of Ironbark, and we were lucky it only rained at night, creating great canoeing weather and clear skies during the day. Overall, this canoe trip was fun and a great way to be independent and spend time with different people while having fun and completing a challenge. A huge thank you to the staff who came.

Kate W
Year 10

Duke of Edinburgh I Gold Girraween Hike AJ I Easter 2024

The Easter holidays saw the completion of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey. Accompanied by Mr Gudze and Mr Bygraves, a group of 11 Senior School students travelled down to Girraween for a four-day hike along the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Enduring sunshine, rain, wind and fog, we explored rocks and mountains, seeing some absolutely incredible views and accomplishing a lot as a group.

On the first day, we hiked to the junction, Granite Arch, and Pyramids tracks, before setting up camp. Day two was the longest day of the hike, trekking 19km, with a 700m elevation to the summit of Mt Norman. It was steep, hard but super rewarding. Especially since the top of the mountain had reception so Mr Bygraves didn’t lose his 600+ Duolingo streak! We capped off the day with a beautiful sunset and some very one-sided warlords and scumbags’ hands.

On Day three, we woke up shivering cold and drenched from the rain but soon packed up our gear and got on our way. It was a much shorter hike and so we arrived at camp around midday. After a quick snack we explored the nearby caves and rocks, where the positivity of the group was infectious. What would start out as a casual, “surely we could get through that”, would turn into “if you do it, I’ll follow”, to the entire group navigating their way through these insane obstacles. Climb after climb, it was amazing to see everyone gain confidence and get through stuff they didn’t think they could do. One section you had to go in backwards and blind. You couldn’t see where your feet had to go and if you missed the ledge you would drop. Yet, every single person did it. They trusted the person before them and went for it. It was epic! The day finished with the boys eating their somewhat questionable packaged hiking foods before we settled down for the night.

The last day, we trekked back to where we started, enjoying our lighter packs and some good conversations. From there, we headed back on the bus, stopping at Maccas for some greatly appreciated food and a final game of cards.

Overall, this hike was a great experience that I would highly recommend. This trip is a great way to step out of your comfort zone whether it is in mixing with people across grades, hiking for four days straight or simply being away from your phone. Thank you to Mr Bygraves for taking time out of his holidays to drive the bus and join us on the challenge and to Mr Gudze for organising it all. Duke of Edinburgh trips have been a highlight of my St Peters Journey and something I’m very grateful for.

Amelia R
Year 11

Years 4- 6 Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to all students who participated in last Wednesday’s Years 4 – 6 Cross Country event on Mayer Oval. It was fantastic to see students so determined to finish the race and collect points for their House. As Primary Years staff repeatedly teach our students, while it is wonderful to see our amazingly talented runners take out the top places on the day, it is just as admirable to see the students who know they are not the greatest runners, showing true grit and determination.

Congratulations to all participants, the staff for their support, the Year 6 Leaders for instilling their enthusiasm and parents who supported the event. Special thanks must go to Mr Ben Shields, Mrs Sue Muir, Mr Orhan Memedovski and the staff from Sports House for their excellent organisation and continued commitment to students in the Primary Years.

Mother’s Day Breakfast in the Primary Years

Mums and caregivers in the Primary Years are invited to join us to celebrate Mother's Day by sharing breakfast with your students at our annual Mother's Day Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday 8 May commencing at 7:30am in the Lower Primary Undercroft.

We warmly invite you to join us for Primary Years Chapel following breakfast on this day.

To register for the breakfast, please click HERE.

Triple P Seminars in the Primary Years

We are excited to invite you to the first session of the Triple P Parenting Seminar Series in Week 4 of this term. Designed specifically for parents and caregivers of children from Prep to Year 6, this free seminar, led by our Primary Years Wellbeing Coordinator, Mrs Jackie Yorke, and supported by Mr Cameron Glass, aims to equip you with practical strategies and tools rooted in the renowned Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). This seminar empowers parents with techniques to enhance family relationships, foster children's development, and navigate the joys and challenges of raising children in today's world.

SEMINAR 1 – The Power of Positive Parenting

When Tuesday 7 May 2024

Where Belfield Hall

Time 8:30am – 10:00am

Some key areas to be covered include

• Raising happy, confident kids 
• Guiding kids’ behaviour
• Setting rules and routines that everyone follows
• Getting on well with your kids and arguing less
• Balancing work and family with less stress.

The seminar promises a supportive and interactive environment where parents can learn and share experiences with one another. Our aim is to equip you with evidence-based techniques that seamlessly integrate into your daily routines, fostering a more harmonious and fulfilling family life.

Registration Details

If you would like to join us for Seminar 1, please register your details using the form below.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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SEMINAR 2 – Raising Confident, Competent Children (Tuesday 4 June 8:30am – 10.\:00am)

SEMINAR 3 – Raising Resilient Children (Tuesday 30 July 8:30am – 10:00am)

We thank our parent community for your ongoing support and commitment to your child's education and wellbeing. Together, let's embark on this enriching journey of growth and empowerment, as we strive to be the best parents we can be.

If you have any further questions or require additional information, please feel free to reach out to Mrs Jackie Yorke at j.yorke@stpeters.qld.edu.au or Mr Cameron Glass at c.glass@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

BACKFLIPS AGAINST BULLYING Presentation

On Wednesday this week, the Years 7 and 8 students attended a one-hour incursion called Backflips Against Bullying presented by Action Education. This presentation is an important part of our anti bullying education that aims to develop skills such as resilience and empowerment. The content was delivered to students through a combination of parkour and acrobatics in an exciting and engaging format. The presenters covered topics such as power dynamics and resilience, cyber bullying, physical, verbal and social harassment, real world consequences and targeted and repeated harassment. Students not only thoroughly enjoyed the theatrical presentation, but also felt empowered to respond appropriately when faced with any bullying behaviours. In the coming weeks, students will engage in a range of follow up activities during Pastoral Care lessons to continue to develop these skills in our Academic Care and Wellbeing program.

2024 ANZAC COMMEMORATION CEREMONY FOR STUDENTS

On Tuesday, the Junior High Captains and Vice-Captain, together with the College Captains, represented the College at the 2024 Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students at the Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square in the city. Our students were joined by representatives from other Southeast Queensland schools and official guests to pay respects to Australian defence personnel who have served from WWI to present. Our students laid a wreath at the Shine of Remembrance on behalf of the St Peters community and learnt more about the Spirit of ANZAC.

ORGANISATION & ASSESSMENT

One of the best ways to assist your child to set themselves up for success is to help them develop good organisational skills. Note that this does not mean organising things for them but helping them to develop routines and systems to manage themselves. Through this connection, you might also support them by sharing some of the strategies you use to prioritise your own time and explain how you keep on top of professional and personal tasks.

Term 2 Assessment Calendars are now available on Firefly (access via clicking on the links below). We encourage students to look through the calendar and write their specific due date into their Student Diary. Spending time with your child while they do this, or to check yourself to see what they have coming up, can also be an opportunity for you to engage meaningfully with your child’s learning experiences. Knowing the content that is being covered in various subjects and the various assessment tasks (assignments or exams) being undertaken during the term will assist you in doing this.

Year 7 Assessment Calendar

Year 8 Assessment Calendar

Year 9 Assessment Calendar

CLUBS, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

If your child is wishing to get involved or would benefit from getting involved in one of the lunch time Clubs or Groups at the College, they can find out more information about when various activities are held on Firefly. There is a very comprehensive list of activities available, and information can be accessed through the following link:

https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/clubs-groups-and-societies

TRANSACTION PAYMENTS and ID CARDs

A reminder that the ‘My Student Account’ system is the preferred payment system at the College and Junior High students are not able to use cash, their phones or watches to make transactions across the College (Café / Tuckshop, Uniform Shop or during fundraising events) but need to use their ID cards. The ‘My Student Account’ system allows students and their families to top up their ID card with funds. We recommend that all students keep their ID cards on them at all times to enable them to purchase food at the tuckshop, borrow books from the Langer Library, and to sign in/out at Reception. We recommend that student ID cards are kept on a lanyard or somewhere easily accessible.

The ‘My Student Account’ system is located at:

• www.stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Choose “Quick Links” (top right-hand corner)
• Choose “My St Peters”
• Choose “My Student Account” and top up accordingly.

If your child misplaces their card a new one can be printed at the IT Help Desk in Theile House. Students need to have $10 on their account to cover the cost of a reprint.

THE JUNIOR HIGH HANDBOOK

We are very aware that St Peters is a large and complex campus, which can be particularly challenging for those new to the College to locate information and to understand our expectations and procedures. The best initial sources of information for Junior High parents and students regarding most day-to-day school matters and regulations are the Junior High Handbook and the 2024 Junior High Student Diary.

The online version of the Junior High Handbook is the most current and we advise parents to check this document regularly as changes are occasionally made throughout the year. The two Firefly pages which parents are advised to become most familiar with are:

Secondary Parent Information https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/secondary-parent-info/junior-high-parent-information. Through this Firefly page, you should be able to readily access the Handbook.

Year Level Pages https://stpeters.fireflycloud.net.au/year-level-pages-ind

Kelly Fox
Acting Head of Junior High

A little rain on the parade didn’t dampen the spirits of the cohort of 2024 Year 12 Formal! Arriving in style and enjoying a full red carpet entrance, the Year 12 students took time to enjoy every moment of this wonderful evening. 

The night was filled with celebrations, dining and a jam-packed dance floor. A huge thank-you to an endless crew of people that made sure the night went ahead without a hitch. From the Works crew and Events getting the arrivals set, Mrs Burton and team for a smooth running of the evening Miss Jamieson and the Year 11 volunteers to name a few of people behind the scenes.

Thank you to Elite Photographics for the photos!

Rachael Turnbull
Senior School Year Level Coordinator

"Individually, we are drops. Together, we are an ocean." - Unknown

Years 4–6 inter-house cross country

The adrenaline was pumping as students from Years 4–6 laced up their running shoes for an exhilarating Inter-House Cross Country event on Wednesday 24 April! Some of our young athletes took on the challenge of the age championships, conquering the 2km race. Meanwhile, others dashed through the 1km House run, proudly earning valuable points for their Houses.

In a display of outstanding athleticism and teamwork, Mitchell House won!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to every student who participated, giving it their all on the course, as well as to the supportive parents who cheered from the sidelines. Your enthusiasm and sportsmanship made this event truly memorable.

AIC Sport Round Up

AIC Term 2 Sports are up and running. Cross Country, Football, Rugby and Chess training is in full swing. If any students still wish to join a team, please contact the respective coordinator below:

Chess – Click here - n.bartlett@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rugby – Click here - j.sims@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Football – Click here - d.mulligan@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country – Click here - k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

sport for life – term 2

Years 4–6 students will begin their activities in Week 3 and they will be voting for their top two choices this week. Students can choose form Basketball, Track & Field, Tennis, Yoga, Football and Oval Games. We look forward an exciting term ahead of Friday afternoon sport!

WDNA Netball week 1

Huge congratulations to our nine St Peters WDNA Netball teams that had their first games last weekend. It was a special moment to see the league up and running after a great deal of preparation from both coaches and players alike. We wish the girls the very best for the season ahead.

Primary cocurricular term 2

We have an array of activities available to all students from Prep–Year 6 on offer this term and there is still space to sign up for some. Click HERE for more information.

Ben Shields
Primary HPE & Sport Coordinator

Girls Sport Sign On

Last week, all girls in Years 7–12 received an email from me inviting them to participate in upcoming Term 2 and 3 Girls Sport programs of Track & Field, Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Volleyball and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Sign on will close today, Friday 26 April, Week 2 and can only be submitted by the students.

Girls can play multiple Sports and participate in a combination of Track & Field + Rhythmic Gymnastics + One Winter Fixture Sport (Hockey, Netball, Tennis and Volleyball).

These incoming programs do not interfere with existing commitments in Cross Country and Autumn Sport programs (Basketball, Football and Touch Football). However, should your daughter find herself needing to be at two training sessions at once, please reach out to our helpful coordinators and we will find a solution to balance her commitments.

All training schedules have been made available on the St Peters App. For your planning, please note that additional Track & Field training sessions will become available in Term 3 during the competitive part of the season. For now, we focus on preparing for the upcoming QGSSSA Cross Country Championships held in Week 5 of Term 2, and competing in Rounds 5 to 9 of QGSSSA Autumn Fixtures (Basketball, Football and Touch Football).

I hope to see every girl involved in one or more of these great opportunities.

Sign On – Closes Friday 26 April at 12:00pm

Sign on for Track and Field

Sign on for Hockey

Sign on for Netball

Sign on for Tennis

Sign on for Volleyball

Sign on for Rhythmic Gymnastics

Congratulations

Swimming

Congratulations to the following girls who were medallists at the 2024 Swimming Age Championships held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre earlier this month.

• Olivia G (Year 8)
  1st – Girls 14 Years 800m Freestyle (9:03.03)
  1st – Girls 14yrs 1500m Freestyle (17:17.02)
  3rd - Girls 14yrs 400m Freestyle (4:24.97)
• Kaci C (Year 10)
  1st – Girls 15yrs 50m Butterfly (27.63)
  2nd – Girls 15 Years 50m Backstroke (29.74)
  2nd - Girls 15yrs 100m Backstroke (1:04.03)
• Jaclyn B (Year 12)
  1st – Girls 17yrs 50M Backstroke (28.87)
  1st - Girls 17yrs 100m Backstroke (1:00.19)
  1st – Girls 17yrs 200m Backstroke (2:09.09)
  3rd – Girls 17 Years 200m IM (2:20.32)
• Macy B (Year 11)
  2nd - Girls 16yrs 800m Freestyle (9:06.30)
  2nd – Girls 16 Years 1500m Freestyle (17:18.75)
• Dominique M (Year 12)
  2nd – Girls 17 Years 1500m Freestyle (16:59.55)
  3rd - Girls 17yrs 800m Freestyle (8:58.13)

QGSSSA Cross Country

4 Weeks to go until the QGSSSA Cross Country Championships!

Attendance at training sessions and meets in the upcoming weeks is crucial in preparation for the upcoming QGSSSA Championships for several reasons. Firstly, it provides the opportunity to consistently improve your fitness level to achieve your personal best time over the 3km distance. Finally, attending meets allows you to practice your race strategies, pacing and tactics in a real race environment in preparation for the Championships.

Cross Country is a sport best enjoyed together. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, running to race or running for health, you are welcome and encouraged to attend available training sessions and upcoming meets. Come along and be part of our team.

Training Schedule

Upcoming Cross Country meets:

• Week 3, Wednesday 1 May - Hosted by St Aidan’s at Sherwood Arboretum
• Week 4, Wednesday 8 May - Hosted by St Margaret's and Clayfield College at Shaw Park
• Week 5, Saturday 18 May - QGSSSA Cross Country Championships at John Paul College

St Aidan’s Cross Country Meet

• Wednesday 1 May, Week 3
• Sherwood Arboretum
• Return bus available from Indooroopilly Internal Bus Stop

<< St A Meet Sign On >>

QGSSSA Autumn Fixtures

Change in Fixtures – Rounds 8 and 9

Please be aware of the following changes in fixtures for Rounds 8 and 9:

Round 8 - Touch Football and Football will be played on Tuesday 14 May. Basketball will be played on Thursday 16 May.

Round 9 – All Year 8 Autumn Fixture teams (Basketball 8A, 8B and 8Bii, Touch 8A and 8B, Football Junior A, B and Bii) will play on Tuesday 21 May.

Round 5 vs Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Results can be found at https://qgsssa.com.au/

Basketball

Football

Touch Football

Term 2 Sports Coordinators

Before reaching out to one of our lovely coordinators, please first check to see if the information you require is available on the St Peters App.

Girls Sport
Katie Veitch – k.veitch@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Track & Field
Katie Veitch – k.veitch@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country
Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Basketball
Georgia Smith – g.c.smith@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Football
David Mulligan – d.mulligan@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Touch Football
Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rhythmic Gymnastics
Miss Emily Moore – e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rowing
Helen Allard – h.allard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Netball
Miss Hannah LeSage – h.lesage@stpeters.qld.edu.au and Miss Emily Moore – e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Hockey
Mr Cameron Glass – c.glass@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Tennis
Mrs Lija Marshall – l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Volleyball
Miss Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Katie Veitch
Girls Sport Coordinator

Congratulations to Old Scholar Torrie Lewis (2022)! The Australian sprint sensation stunned at her Diamond League debut in Xiamen, China winning the 200m. Lewis won the race in 22.96, the second fastest 200m time of her career, beating one of her sports idols American 100m world champion, Sha’Carri Richardson.“ 

It was so surreal beating Sha’Carri,” Lewis said after the race. I didn’t even notice I beat them until I saw the replay and I was like, ‘Holy Crap!’, (it’s) so surreal. My goal was to just hold on as long as I could. I was in lane 9 so I knew they would all be in front of me by 50 or 60 metres, but I just wanted to do as well as I could.”At 19 years of age, Torrie has already cemented her status as a rising star in Australian athletics and we wish her continued success on the track for 2024 and beyond.

“Run your own race. Who cares what others are doing? The only question that matters is Am I progressing?” - Robin Sharma

Inter-house cross country 

Last week St Peters was finally able to host its annual Inter-house Cross Country Carnival, after the event was delayed by the deluge in late Term 1. Junior High and Senior School rocked their House colours, with tremendous school spirit, jam packed with colour, creativity and competition! Our Sports House staff could not run these days without the amazing support from our staff, who endured the heat to ensure the days ran smoothly and were a great success – thank you. Special mention to our well-oiled Sports House team. As well as Mr Bradley Chapman our House Coordinator for all his behind the scenes work in ensuring an enjoyable and effective carnival.

Rugby News

This Saturday, 27 April, the Rugby Support Group (RSG) will be hosting the season launch to coincide with Round 1 verses St Edmund’s College for the first home game of the 2024 AIC Rugby season. Drinks and snacks will be provided after the game in the P&F centre. We look forward to seeing old friends and new on Saturday afternoon to cheer on our Saints!

Additionally, students involved in Rugby are required to attend all trainings and follow the necessary protocol and advise coaches of absence as soon as possible.

AIC Cross Country News

The AIC Cross Country meet starts in Week 4, students are already preparing diligently for a busy upcoming month of Cross Country. All students involved need to attend the compulsory Wednesday afternoon sessions and can pick another session of their choice. It is essential to attend Wednesday’s session in the lead up to upcoming Cross Country meets.

Please CLICK HERE for the sign on for compulsory session on Wednesday 1 May, Week 3 afternoon.

Term 3 Sport Sign Up

Last week, all boys were emailed advising that Term 3 Sport sign on has now opened. Please complete the following survey by Friday 26 April, so that the College has accurate records of who is playing which Sports in Term 3.

BASKETBALL SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

GOLF SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

RUGBY LEAGUE SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

TENNIS SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

TRACK AND FIELD SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

this week in sport

AIC Cross Country, Chess, Football and Rugby are the current IN-SEASON BOYS AIC SPORTS this term and training is currently well underway.

For details of times and venues for this weekend’s Round 1 Fixture against St Edmunds College and Ambrose Tracy College, please check the information on the St Peters App.

Please ensure you check the St Peters App for both venue details and time of games for the Trial Round of St Peters AIC Boys Sport.

Please CLICK HERE for Chess game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for Football game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for Rugby Union game day schedule

For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen Sport, so they can improve and refine sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.

If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, and also the respective coordinator/s.

TERM 2 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

St Peters AIC Cross Country Coordinators:
Mrs Kerry Schreiber (Head Coach) – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Chess Coordinator:
Mr Nathaniel Bartlett - n.bartlett@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Football Coordinator
Mr David Mulligan - d.mulligan@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters Rugby Union Coordinator:
Mr Jack Sims - j.sims@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2024.

Matchday expectations 

A reminder that all St Peters boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and at AIC games. All uniforms can be purchased from Shop45 or via School locker, please refer to website for opening hours. For matchdays, enclosed footwear must be worn to games, no slides or crocs are to be worn at St Peters or associated AIC schools.

Football

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements

• At Training – All St Peters AIC Footballers are to wear their St Peters training uniform to training including shin guards and boots.
• At Games – All St Peters AIC Footballers must be wearing:
• St Peters numbered Football shirt (NO sports/PE shirts are to be worn at AIC games)
• St Peters maroon PE/Sports Shorts
• Long socks are to be worn at AIC Volleyball Games with shin guards
• Joggers MUST be worn at all times before/after – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time

Rugby

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements

• At Training – students must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their training session.
• At Games – students are to arrive to their game wearing:
• St Peters ‘Program Shirt’ and then get changed into your jersey
• Mouthguard is mandatory
• Long maroon socks are to be worn at AIC Cricket Games.
• Joggers MUST be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time

Chess

Students to wear full formal uniform for matches

ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS

Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters Formal Uniform. Should a student not be wearing the correct attire when attending a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.

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.

Daniel Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

The P&F is pleased to announce that Supporter Polo Shirts and Caps have arrived! Polos are available in both Mens (XS–3XL) and Womens (6–20) adult sizes for $60.00 each. The proceeds from the sale of each polo shirt will go to your nominated Parent Support Group.

Click here to order

Payment can be made via the Online Payments Portal. Once orders are processed, you will receive an email to confirm your order is ready for collection from Ross Roy Reception. We look forward to a sea of maroon at games, matches, regattas and meets in the coming months.

Caps can be purchased from the Parent Support Group or from the Secondhand Uniform Shop every Thursday morning (7:45am-11:30am) during Term time at the P&F Centre.

List your business with the St Peters Business Directory

If you're a business owner you now have the opportunity to showcase your business to the community through the St Peters Business Directory. This directory serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking for businesses in the area, and listing your business in the directory can help increase visibility and attract potential customers.

Take a look at some of the fantastic businesses we already feature: 

Aston Air-conditioning is proud to be one of south-east Queensland's leading mechanical services contractors. Expert industry leaders in design and installation including maintenance of commercial and residential air-conditioning systems. To see their website CLICK HERE.

The McHardy Group provide electrical services to residential, commercial and industrial clients - from simple repairs and fault finding to new build electrical design and installation. To view their website CLICK HERE

The Creg Chappell Cricket Centre is Australia's premier cricketing retail specialist. With decades of experience and genuine gear, Greg Chappell Cricket Centre supplies cricket lovers with the biggest brands at the best prices. Shop in store at Albion or Brisbane South, or online at www.cricketcentre.com.au

With over 90 years of history in the mattress industry, and a deep commitment to research and innovation, you can trust Sealy Posturepedic to deliver unparalleled performance and a great night's sleep. We are a Queensland based, family owned company, with a strong commitment to our local community. 

Australia's award winning landscape services company with over 30 years of industry experience working in Education, Government, Commercial, Residential, Stadiums, Sports & Events.

To list your business in the St Peters Business Directory please contact the Director of Community Engagement: r.thomson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

So, if you're a business owner be sure to take advantage of this valuable resource and list your business in the St Peters Business Directory. Click HERE to see other businesses already listed.