For Term 2, students are to wear the full formal winter uniform including blazer and hat to and from school.
Boys in Year 5 - Year 12 are to wear their school tie with the formal shirt top button fastened. It is also essential boys’ shirts be tucked into their trousers. Black belts are required for boys and polished black lace up shoes and St Peters socks are required for both girls and boys.
Girls in Primary Years are reminded that when wearing the dress, the hem must be no higher than the base of the knee. Dresses which currently sit above the knee will need to be adjusted.
Girls in Junior High and Senior School wearing the skirt are reminded the skirt length must sit no higher than the top of the knee. Skirts which currently sit higher than the top of the knee will need to be adjusted.
Hair must be its natural colour. Boys’ hair must also be clear of the collar and ears, tapered to the shape of the head and out of their eyes. Girls must ensure their hair is neatly tied back, out of their eyes and that hair accessories are either maroon or white.
Girls are also reminded that only one set of earrings may be worn in the lower lobe. Earrings are to be either gold or silver studs or sleepers. Makeup, cosmetic enhancements and pearl earrings are not a part of the uniform.
All students are required to carry their books in the College designed bags, this includes PE and sports clothing which are to be carried in the College sport bag. Other style of bags are not permitted.
We would appreciate your support in reminding your child of the College’s grooming and uniform expectations.
Lisa Delaney Deputy Head of College
SchoolTV
In this edition of SchoolTV - DRUG & ALCOHOL USE
Many parents are concerned about the use of alcohol, as well as other drugs as their children grow up. For kids, a one time or infrequent use of alcohol or drugs can unfortunately result in tragedy such as unintentional injuries, homicide or even suicide. Young people who use alcohol and drugs before their brain is fully developed are often at greater risk of future addiction.
Research has shown that a young person’s brain keeps developing until they are in their mid-twenties, making alcohol more harmful than previously thought. Even the casual use of certain drugs can cause severe health problems such as an overdose or brain damage. Parents will often feel overwhelmed when having to deal with substance abuse issues. However, they are encouraged to lead by example and set behavioural boundaries for their kids.
In this edition of SchoolTV parents will learn how to deal with the issues surrounding drug and alcohol use and the impact it can have on a child’s development. Alcohol and drug use can lead to serious problems such as poor academic performance, loss of friends, behavioural issues and even lasting legal problems.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
To view the Drug & Alcohol Use edition of SchoolTV CLICK HERE.
Lisa Delaney Deputy Head of College
Ministry
A Greater Thing
“They will do even greater things than these!” – John 14:12
I love how Jesus tells his disciples they will do things even more impressive than the incredible things he did. Jesus did many amazing things, but one of the things he did not do was raise children. We celebrate that Jesus was fully human, but we also recognise he didn’t have kids. Jesus may have turned water into wine, but he never had to get a toddler out of the confectionary aisle of the supermarket empty-handed. He may have walked on water, but he didn’t have to separate an eight-year-old from an iPad. He may have fed the 5,000, but he didn’t ever explain to a teenager why they don’t necessarily need an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Being a Mum and raising a child could qualify as one of the 'greater things Jesus was talking about. Motherhood has hard moments. At every stage of your child’s life there are new challenges to meet. Sure, there is plenty of advice, but none of it has been tried and proven to work on your child. You are the one who must decide if you will test out the latest parenting hack and you are the one who will live with the results if it doesn’t work. Never mind that it’s only the future life and wellbeing of your child that you could mess up!
Jesus invites us into a future with him in which all things are possible and in which we do “even greater things than these”. He invites us to trust he is with us on the journey. He invites us to recognise the sacredness of what we do in his name. He invites mothers to recognise the wonderful vocation of motherhood. Of all the ways God could have chosen to save the world he did so by sending his Son to be born as a human baby to a human mother. God entrusted Jesus to Mary knowing she and Joseph would raise Jesus the best way possible, in grace, humility and love in readiness to save humanity.
Although motherhood has hard moments, it has even greater joys. Every day your child learns new things, growing and changing. You have had a hand in that in a way no one else has. There is a very real sense that you are the best mother in the world for your child. You are the one God chose to give a child to and to give to your child.
When Jesus promised his disciples that they would do even greater things than these, he also promised to send the Holy Spirit as their Helper to enable and empower them for this work. Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to mothers and fathers as they do the work of raising children, just as he gave the Holy Spirit to Mary and invited her to be a Mother in the first place.
God bless all Mums on Mother’s Day as you do a 'greater thing' in raising your children.
Pastor Matt Wilksch Springfield Chaplain
Important Notices
Family (Sibling) Photos | Additional Timeslot
Due to the popularity of Family (Sibling) Photos and the clash with sport training/music rehearsals, we have added an additional session photo during the week. To help distribute the families over the two days, we are requesting Junior High and Senior School families attend on Tuesday and Primary Years families to attend on Wednesday.
If your children cross over all three sub schools, please attend on a day that suits your family.
Wednesday morning will be more equipped to shoot a higher volume of families.
Important: There will be no teacher supervision provided both mornings. Students in Primary Years will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Tuesday 16 May
Family (Sibling) Photos for Junior High & Senior School families Time: 7:00am – 8:00am Location: Café 45
Wednesday 17 May
Family (Sibling) Photos for Primary Year families Time: 7:00am – 8:00am Location: Belfield Hall
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY - MONDAY 15 MAY - FRIDAY 19 MAY
Your child/ren will receive their personalised photography envelope this week giving full details of ordering and payment.
Simply review the variety of photo packages available and follow the instructions on the back of the envelope.
Envelopes are personalised to each student with name and shootkey.
Photographs will be supplied on a pre-paid basis only.
All students are required to have their portrait photo taken regardless of whether a photo pack is being purchased or not.
Family Envelopes (Siblings) – New Tuesday 16 May (7:00am – 8:00am, Café 45) – Junior High & Senior School families
Family Envelopes (Siblings) - New Wednesday 17 May (7:00am – 8:00am, Belfield Hall) – Primary Years families
Due to the popularity of Family (Sibling) photos and the clash with sport training/music rehearsals, we have added an additional photo session during the week. To help distribute the families over the two days, we are requesting Junior High and Senior School families attend on Tuesday and Primary Years families to attend on Wednesday.
Junior High & Senior School families: Family/Sibling photos will be held in Café 45 on Tuesday 16 May.
Primary Years families: Family/Sibling photos will be held in Belfield Hall on Wednesday 17 May.
If your children cross over all three sub schools, please attend on a day that suits your family.
Wednesday morning will be more equipped to shoot a higher volume of families.
Family/Sibling envelopes will be attached to the eldest child’s individual photo envelope. Spare envelopes are available at Sub-School Receptions.
There will be no teacher supervision provided both mornings. Students in Primary Years will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian.
CHILDREN OF OLD SCHOLARS PHOTO – Thursday 19 May (1:40pm, Café 45)
Each year, St Peters offers students whose parents or grandparents are Old Scholars, the opportunity to be in a group photo. Students must be dressed in their full uniform. Further information will be sent from SPOSA. Please contact Amanda Osbourne, Alumni & Archives Officer on 07 3377 6592 if you have any questions regarding the Children of Old Scholars photograph.
SPORT, MUSIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PHOTOS
These photos will be handled separately to the class photos. Further information regarding these will be forwarded at another time including dress code.
You will receive an order envelope a couple of weeks after the photos are taken.
Secondary Sport Semester 1 photos (Year 7 - Year 12) will take place on Monday 15 May and Primary Sport Semester 1 photos on Friday 19 May. If you have any queries regarding the Sports photos, please contact Laura Buckby on 07 3377 6143.
Music photos and Cocurricular photos will be taken in Term 3, please refer to the schedule below. Further information regarding these will be forwarded at a later date including dress code.
PHOTO DATES
Below are the scheduled school photo dates for 2023
For the Schedule for Monday 15 May CLICK HERE For the Schedule for Tuesday 16 May CLICK HERE For the schedule for Wednesday 17 May CLICK HERE For the schedule for Thursday 18 May CLICK HERE For the schedule for Friday 19 May CLICK HERE
Full schedules will be available on the app and firefly.For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Around the College
Popcorn for a good cause
Last Friday Sutherland house set out to raise money to purchase teddy bears for Kids Cancer Project to provide some much-needed joy for sick kids.
To do this they sold boxes of ‘Popbox’ popcorn which was generously donated by Team Scarecrow, an innovative small business based in Toowoomba.
Sutherland House pulled together and raised over $400.00 to buy a full bear bundle which will be delivered to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in the next few weeks.
Thank you to Team Scarecrow for their wonderful contribution and way to go Sutherland for doing a good deed!
Digital Parent Support Group
The Digital Parent Support Group (previously known as Robotics PSG), is holding its Term 2 PSG Meeting on Tuesday 16 May at 6:30pm in the boardroom in the Centre for Learning and Innovation.
Membership of the Digital PSG is a great way in which to support your child's participation in the Digital at St Peters programs (Robotics, eSports, etc) and to meet other parents and to keep up to date with developments and activities of the program. As a member of the PSG, you can get involved in various ways, such as helping at events, attending meetings, or being on our mailing list to be kept informed of Digital PSG activities.
For further information or to register your interest in the Digital PSG, please email the Digital PSG President at DigitalPSG@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Darren Draper President, Digital Parent Support Group
Y11 Study of Religion UQ Excursion
Year 11 Study of Religion students have been learning this semester about world religions and their sacred texts. Their assignment this term has them analysing selected texts from the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. On Friday, the students attended an excursion to the University of Queensland Library to access their Biblical Studies resources.
It was a productive time of learning how to use discipline-specific scholarly literature to locate the information needed for their research. We are very thankful to the UQ Library staff who met us and helped us with the logistics of our visit, and it was great to bump into a few St Peters Old Scholars and hear how they are traveling in their university studies!
Dr David Evans Christian Studies Teacher
Academic Matters
From the Academic Hub
Special Provision (AARA) – Illness
As we approach flu season, a reminder that students should not attend school if they are unwell. If a student is missing an assessment item, or likely to miss an assessment item, please complete a Special Consideration form and obtain a medical certificate to apply for an extension. Forms can be found HERE.
CHATGPT and AI platforms
Reading Tracey Spicer’s new book, ‘Man-Made’, my thoughts were challenged when she raised the notion that technology is now a part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. What a long way we have come since I was at university! Artificial intelligence platforms are the topic of conversation across academic realms worldwide. Students, teachers, parents and academics alike, are learning the benefits and downfalls of AI models, such as ChatGPT, as this technology develops at a rapid rate. Academic integrity is still paramount for our school and students and therefore our approach to student usage is aligned with current St Peters and University standards of referencing.
Students are reminded that there are age limits to be able to use this platform; that their privacy and terms and condition of using these programs come with risks. If a student does use AI to assist in scaffolding and/or finding information they must adhere to referencing guidelines as well as providing a full transcript of the AI generated response. Above all, we want students to ensure that they use a range of quality, accurate, unbiased and current research in their assessments. Whilst these new technologies are an incredible advancement, we need to continue to promote and develop our students into critical and individual thinkers.
Rachael Turnbull Head of 7-12 Curriculum - Students
Primary Years
Mother's Day Breakfast
The Primary Years had the pleasure of celebrating Mother’s Day by sharing breakfast and Chapel with our students and their mums yesterday. It is such a lovely way to start the day and I would like to especially thank Mrs Hall-Smith and Mrs Staples for their expert organisation of this event. Thanks to Chaplain Kirstin and our Year 6 Faith and Service Leaders who led our Chapel Service following the yummy breakfast. My gratitude also goes to our student helpers, we very much appreciate your support and involvement. I hope all our Mums and Grandmas have a wonderful day on Sunday.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
A Busy Week for Primary Years
Under 8's Morning in Lower Primary
"Before we ever put a pencil in a child’s hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, squish, twist and pinch in a wide array of environments and with a variety of materials." Amanda Morgan
What a morning! The sun was shining, the air was cool and the atmosphere was one of excitement and enthusiasm! Last Friday in our Early Years playground children in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 celebrated Under 8’s Day with several fun activities that recognised both early childhood and the importance of play in the cognitive and physical development of small children.
Thanks to all who contributed to our Under 8’s Morning: all teachers and teacher’s assistants who manned an activity for our Under 8’s. A massive thank you to you all for your love and commitment to our students.
We had a wonderful turn out of parent helpers who were reminded of the privilege our Primary Years teachers have in teaching our young people each day. Thanks to all who attended and helped I hope you finished off your morning with a well-deserved cup of coffee!
Special thanks to the St Peters Drumline who opened our morning in such an enthusiastic and enjoyable way it's always a pleasure to have these young people in the Primary Years.
INTER-LUTHERAN CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the students and PE staff who battled the chilly start on Tuesday to compete with other Lutheran Schools in the Inter-Lutheran Cross Country. Despite our wintery conditions, there was an overwhelming climate of personal best and teamwork from our Primary Years athletes.
UNIFORM REMINDER
A timely reminder as our weather cools down the St Peters pullover is to be worn with the formal uniform, while the tracksuit top is only to be worn with the sports uniform.
Of course, our Upper Primary students should also be wearing their blazers both to and from the college on formal uniform days.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
Junior High
Year 9 Chinese Excursion to Chung Tian Temple
On Friday 28 April, our Year 9 Chinese students were excited to visit the Chung Tian Temple and celebrated the Budda’s birthday festival.
Students were offered a wide range of immersive cultural experiences that enhanced their cultural understanding. The cultural activities included meditation practice, Lion Dance instruction, Chinese art painting, and kung fu. One of the memorable moments for the students was being able to appreciate traditional Chinese architecture in the temple buildings and the beautiful Zen gardens. The lunchtime food market was another highlight, with a vast selection of authentic Chinese cuisine for the students to enjoy.
This was a great experience that students of the Chinese language have longed for. They were very engaged with these activities and learned a lot through the excursion. It was rewarding to see them showcasing their language skills and their love for language learning.
Becky Xie Language Teacher
Senior School
A Visit from the Chief Justice
This week at our Senior School Assembly, we had the privilege of hosting a special guest Queensland's Chief Justice, The Honourable Helen Bowskill. The Chief Justice spoke to students about her inspiring life and it was a message that all young adults should hear, especially those who are struggling with mental health challenges or are still trying to figure out their career pathway.
The story of Chief Justice Bowskill is one of perseverance and determination in the face of mental health struggles. After completing year 12, she embarked on a journey that was not without its challenges. Despite encountering academic difficulties and dropping out of two different university programs, she did not let these setbacks define her. Instead she continued to push forward, eventually auditioning and being accepted into a drama course at Kelvin Grove. Although her time there was short-lived, she refused to give up and sought out professional help for her mental health struggles. Through her journey, Chief Justice Bowskill demonstrates that with perseverance and the right support anyone can overcome the obstacles in their path.
Chief Justice Bowskill is an inspiring example of how setbacks can lead to success. After facing several challenges, her parents encouraged her to enrol in the Lorraine Martin Secretarial College to develop her skills and find work as a waitress or nanny. Little did they know that this decision would be a turning point in her career.
At the college she learned shorthand and typing on a typewriter which she still uses today in her role as Chief Justice. The experience of succeeding at something also gave her a much-needed confidence boost which would help her achieve great things in her future career.
Her first job after the course was a temporary position in a barrister's chambers where her spelling abilities caught the attention of one of the barristers. This led to more job opportunities and ultimately inspired her to become a barrister herself. Today, Chief Justice Bowskill is a prominent figure in Queensland's legal history and she is a testament to the power of hard work and determination.
The story of Chief Justice Bowskill is one that reminds us of the importance of persevering through adversity and failures. Despite facing a significant setback, she didn't give up on her dream of pursuing a career in law. She wrote a letter to QUT pleading for special consideration and was granted permission to enrol in a Bachelor of Laws program.
Her dedication to her studies is inspiring. She worked full-time as a secretary while studying part-time in the evenings, using her secretarial skills to take shorthand notes during lectures and typing them up on the weekends. It took her seven years of hard work to complete her degree, but she never gave up.
Her journey is a reminder that success is not always about achieving everything quickly. It's about dreaming big, being determined and persevering through the challenges that come along the way. She also shows us that failure is not the end of the road; it's just a step along the journey.
As students navigate the challenges of being a teenager in today's world, some may be feeling lost and uncertain about the future. We can take heart from Chief Justice Bowskill and remember that setbacks and failures do not define us. With determination and perseverance, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our dreams.
The Chief Justice shared with us one of her favourite quotes from Albert Schwitzer:
"Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful"
In a world where we're often tempted to seek instant gratification, Chief Justice Bowskill's story is a refreshing reminder that success takes time and effort. We're grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an accomplished and inspiring individual.
David Rushmore Head of Senior School
The Arts
St Peters Strings Queensland Youth Music Awards Success
On Monday 8 May, three of our String Orchestras competed in the Queensland Youth Music Awards ensemble competition. Celebrating it’s 55th year, QYMA provides performance opportunities and prize money to support music education in Queensland schools.
It was an extremely successful night for the St Peters String program, achieving the following results:
St Peters Soloists – GOLD AWARD and 1st place A Section Camerata Strings – GOLD AWARD and 2nd place A Section Sinfonia Strings – GOLD AWARD and 1st place B Section
The St Peters String Orchestras showcased their outstanding musical abilities and passion for their craft. Adjudicator Brendan Joyce (Artistic Director of Camerata Queensland), supplied the following comments on the feedback form:
“I could really feel and sense the commitment and engagement of every player in every section”
“I got chills up my spine….”
The students recently spent a weekend at Mt Tamborine perfecting their repertoire, honing their skills and bringing their best performances to the competition. Their hard work and dedication paid off, with the students delivering stunning performances that wowed the adjudicator and audience earning them top honours.
We are incredibly proud of these talented young musicians’ achievements and extend our warmest congratulations to all the students, staff, and families who made this accomplishment possible.
This recognition highlights the continued growth and success of our music program at St Peters, as we strive to provide our students with an enriching and supportive environment that fosters their love of music and helps them reach their full potential.
We look forward to continuing to support and encourage our talented students as they pursue their passion for music and represent St Peters on the world stage through our International tours. Congratulations to all involved and here's to another successful year of music-making!
Christine Taylor Co-Director of Cocurricular Music
Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF)
In its eighth year the Brisbane Street Art Festival features 40 local, national, and international mural artists. One such artist is our very own Visual Art Assistant Carly Cornelissen who is delighted to have the opportunity to paint a mural in Queen Street Mall.
Students know well and fully appreciate Carley’s caring and creative contribution here at St Peters. If you'll be around the city in the coming days, call in on Carley and have a chat.
Don't forget that Capture Photography Entries close Monday 22nd May CLICK HERE for submissions.
Ms Julie Seidel Curriculum Leader The Arts
Sport
Boys Sport
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!'” — Audrey Hepburn
Last weekend was a successful round of AIC sport for St Peters. Commencing with the success of our St Peters Chess boys who competed against St Laurence’s on Friday afternoon and finished with some exceptional games of Rugby and Football on Saturday, at St Laurence’s College Playing Fields in Runcorn.
It was extremely impressive to again witness the overall enthusiasm and sportsmanship of our boys. The pride they display when competing for their college is overwhelmingly evident. For this, I do thank them for living up to our college’s moto of ‘Plus Ultra’.
Looking forward, we now prepare for Round 3 this weekend as St Peters takes on St Patrick’s College.
To all our teams competing, we wish you every success and look forward to once again witnessing some strong support from our St Peters community both at Home and at St Patrick’s College.
AIC Chess Round 3 Games Friday 12 May
Chess will have their first Home Round of the season. This will be a Focus Round for Boys Chess this Friday afternoon so we encourage all students to come along and support this Friday night. Please refer to the St Peters App for details about training times and games for Term 2 AIC Chess.
This Saturday 13 May St Peters Football teams will compete against St Patrick’s College in Round 3 of AIC Football. Our senior teams (Year 9 - Year 12) will be ‘Home’ at St Peters whilst our junior teams (Year 7 - Year 8) will play ‘Away’ at St Patrick’s Playing Fields, Shorncliffe.
We request everyone to please check the St Peters App for game times and details. Please also check the app for any cancellations.
This coming Saturday our St Peters Rugby teams will also compete in rugby games against St Patrick’s College. Our 1st XV, 2nd XV, 10A, 9B, 8B and 7B teams will all play ‘Home’ at St Peters. We request everyone to please check the St Peters App for game times and details. Please also check the app for any cancellations.
The 2023 AIC Championships is fast approaching and will be held on Wednesday 31 May at Curlew Park, Sandgate. St Peters will be attending three AIC lead ip Cross Country meets in the weeks preceding the AIC Championships. The first lead up meet was yesterday at Sherwood Arboretum. It was great to see so many boys running at the first meet.
The AIC lead up meets will be:
Wednesday 10 May – Sherwood Arboretum, Sherwood
Wednesday 17 May - Curlew Park, Sandgate (St Patrick’s College Playing Fields)
Wednesday 24 May - Laurence’s College’s Playing Fields, Runcorn
Wednesday 1 June – AIC Cross Country Championships, Curlew Park, Sandgate
We request that all boys ensure they are fully committed to attending both training and the two lead up races prior to the AIC Cross Country Championships on 31 May.
We still welcome all boys from Year 7 - Year 12 boys to get involved in our Cross Country program or the social Runners Club.
Training times and our Cross Country Calendar can be found on the St Peters App.
Uniform Requirements for Term 2
As boys will be aware, Rugby, Football, Rowing and Cross Country will have College uniforms that each boy is required to wear for games/competitions. It is an expectation that these uniforms be worn during games/competition. If you have not purchased the correct uniform, please do so asap. No slides are to be worn before or after games.
Game Day Student Supporters
As a College, we value the support given to our sporting teams by other students. We do expect students supporting to be in Formal Uniform for the duration of their time supporting either at Home or Away venues. It is an expectation that students dress as they would on a normal school during the week. We look forward to seeing great support throughout the Term at our Rugby and Football games.
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.
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 sports representatives directly:
Wishing all our Mums a wonderful Mother’s Day on Sunday, thank you for all you do to support our girls.
IMPORTANT AUTUMN FIXTURES RESCHEDULED DATES
Round 1: Basketball - Senior B2 rescheduled games v MBC: Wednesday 17 May, 4:15pm at St Peters Outside Gym Courts. Round 8: Basketball – Open Team rescheduled game v IGGS: details to be advised. Round 2: Touch – 8B and 9B rescheduled games v MBC: Wednesday 17 May, 4:15pm at Mayer Oval. Round 7: Football – Rescheduled Open game v BSHS: Wednesday 24 May, 4:00pm at BSHS Playing Fields, Fursden Road, Carina Round 9: Junior Football, 8A & 8B Touch & 8A & 8B Basketball v St Hilda’s: Monday 22 May at St Hilda’s, times to be advised.
2022 AUTUMN FIXTURES – FOCUS ROUNDS
Well done to our students led by our Girls Sport Captains on the support shown for the third Focus Round of the Autumn Fixtures. Last Friday students again came out in force to support the Football girls at Toowong Football Club. The atmosphere was fantastic with some great games, the Open Team going down in a close one against St Aidan’s, they may not have won the game, but they certainly did themselves proud.
WINTER FIXTURES - NETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HOCKEY & TENNIS
Sign ons are now complete.
Please watch for details of the pre-season training sessions from each sport coordinator, training schedules will be on the St Peters App as soon as they are finalised.
AUTUMN FIXTURE SPORTS – BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL & TOUCH
Please see the St Peters App for training details.
Good luck to all our girls competing this Friday against Brisbane State High School.
Date claimers:
Please Note, Round 8 is on Thursday afternoon next week Round 8 v Ipswich Girls Grammar (H) - Thursday 18 May Round 9 v St Hilda's (Gold Coast) - Friday 26 May
Well done to all the girls that participated in the compulsory meet at Shaw Park on Wednesday afternoon. With over 70 girls attending it was a huge turnout for our last QGSSSA meet of the season, Mrs Schreiber is now working hard to finalise the team that will be named in the next few days.
The big day of competition for the 2023 QGSSSA Cross Country season is Saturday 20 May. For those girls new to Cross Country, buses will leave the St Peters Bus Stop at 6:30am to take the girls to John Paul College, Daisy Hill. It is important the girls travel together to the event as part of the team. Parents can take girls home after their race or buses will return to school at the completion of the competition at approximately 1:00pm. The QGSSSA Cross Country Championships is always a fun filled morning where every member of the team supports each other in running 3km. Please support our runners for being part of 2023 QGSSSA Cross Country, we look forward to a great day.
The 2023 Cross Country season calendar is on the St Peters App.
Community Run Club: Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6:30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.
Date claimers:
QGSSSA Cross Country Breakfast: Friday morning 19 May - further details next week. QGSSSA Cross Country Championships: Saturday 20 May
Training for our 2023 BSRA Rowing season is well underway with all rowers now on the water. Our Year 9, Year 10 and Opens girls are working hard to finalise crew selections.
Date claimer: Rowing Camp – an important event on the Girls Rowing calendar is the Rowing Camp, this will be held on the first week of the school holidays at the end of Term 2, Saturday 17 June - Friday 23 June.
Thank you girls, it has been another successful week of RG training.
This week we continued to work on choreography for all group divisions including collaborations, routine requirements and artistry. A jam-packed afternoon!
Remember strong attendance for all students means stronger team performances on QGSSSA Competition Day.
As always keep up the great work, keep practising and of course keep smiling.
I look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday at training.
Date Claimer: QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships – Friday 4 August (Week 4, Term 3).
The 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics Calendar can be found on the St Peters App.
Please CLICK HERE for the Term 2 Athletic Performance & Development Training Schedule.
The schedule can also be found on the St Peters App.
If you would like further information on this wonderful opportunity to improve your fitness please email Mr Leigh Smith.
DRESS CODE FOR WEEKEND SPORTING FIXTURES
When attending/watching other sporting fixtures (eg Basketball, Football or Touch) girls are asked to ensure they are wearing their St Peters Formal Uniform or if they are playing their St Peters playing uniform is allowed. (PE Uniform or casual clothing is not allowed).
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.
Community
Biggest Morning Tea and Kokedama Workshop
Biggest Morning Tea | Friday 26 May
The always popular St Peters Biggest Morning Tea & Kokedama Workshop is on again!
Includes Morning Tea and Kokedama Workshop - learn the basics of Kokedama as you create a small moss ball plant you can take home with you.
All proceeds from the 2023 Biggest Morning Tea will be donated to Cancer Council Australia.
Tickets always sell fast so get in quick!
Business Directory
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:
The Allsports Group has been delivering excellence in physiotherapy care since 1992. Our multi-disciplinary clinics allow our therapists to maximise injury management through a co-ordinated range of allied health services including podiatry, massage and pilates. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Bishopp Outdoor Advertising commenced operation in 1993. Twenty-four years on and Bishopp has evolved into Queensland's leading regional outdoor advertising company. With over 800 billboards spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns, Bishopp's geographic coverage is unrivalled. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Courtney's Quality Meat has been supplying fresh quality meat locally since 1990. Sourcing fresh beef, pork and lamb from local shows as well as from the Murray Valley, King Island, Tasmania and more. The beef is grass fed, organic and is tasty and tender. To see their website CLICK HERE.
For more than 15 years My FootDr podiatry clinics have been helping Australians, Queenslanders and Indooroopilly residents stay fit and healthy, by assessing and treating all sorts of foot and leg complaints. To view their website CLICK HERE
Through a matter of fact and honest transparency, Ray White Indooroopilly is focused on you and the transaction at hand. Ray White Indooroopilly aims to be consistently regarded by our community as the trusted advisor of real estate services across the western suburbs. To view their website CLICK HERE
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.
Gala Ball 2023
Join us as we celebrate all things St Peters this October! We’re extremely excited to come together with our College community at this year’s Gala Ball. Expect a night of laughter, entertainment and great company as we gather together to support the extremely worthwhile cause - Youngcare Australia.
Tickets include a three-course meal, 4-hour drink package and entertainment – the fabulous Baker Boys Band. There will be a range of incredible raffle prizes up for grabs, as well as a live auction.
All proceeds from the 2023 Gala Ball will be donated to support the amazing work done by Youngcare in the wider community. To find out more, visit Young Care's website HERE.
Thank you to our sponsors, Allclear Print & Signs, Ray White Springfield, VBR Lawyers, Merchant Warrior, Motorama Ford and Image Developments Pty Ltd for sponsoring this event.
We look forward to seeing you at the Ball!
St Peters eSports is expanding
The St Peter's eSports program is looking at expanding to eRacing. We are seeking three or four racing kits and are asking our community if there are any that are gathering dust at home. Racing kits will need to be compatible with PC.
We look forward to welcoming our Old Scholars who are current parents to our first event at the new SPOSA café in the Centre for Learning and Innovation building to kick off the June Reunion weekend. Please RSVP HERE.
