This week in schools across the country students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sat the National Assessment Program, or NAPLAN Testing as it is commonly called. The official reason for NAPLAN is that it provides the measure through which governments, education authorities and schools can determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes. More than a decade has passed since the introduction of NAPLAN, and debate and discussion within government, educational authorities, schools and parents as to the value and worth of NAPLAN still continues. That the discussion continues would probably suggest that we probably haven’t got it quite right.
NAPLAN does provide a degree of transparency through what it measures. However, it measures only a very narrow dimension of education. As and of itself NAPLAN is not the measure of an education, and certainly not a St Peters education. And this is where the danger lies. If politicians (and parents) start to believe they are all-encompassing, then schools will have little room to move as ‘teaching to the test’ dominates the landscape as the only way of bringing about ‘improvement’. The curriculum will narrow as schools lose time and place for curiosity, questioning, creativity and the development of deep knowledge. It will come at the expense of the Arts, Languages, Music and Sport - in fact, just about anything not linked to the tests - including the more abstract components of mathematics and literary analysis. As is the way with many measures of ‘achievement’ we quickly become alienated from the fact that the tests are their own creation; that they are an attempt to deliver some form of meaningful snapshot, and are not the ‘Holy Grail’ of an education.
At St Peters, we want to improve each child’s opportunity to discover interests and talents; and we want to improve their outcomes, both in those things which are easily measured, and those for which measuring is more challenging - their sense of self; their well-being; and their values, skills and attitudes (such as creative thinking, collaboration, teamwork, emotional intelligence, leadership, service) that are essential for children and young people to become happy and successful adults in the 21st Century.
NAPLAN has its place, but we must be mindful of what it is we actually want from our children’s education, and of who is holding the reins, always bearing in mind that the answer lies in good teaching and good relationships. Results on tests are of use, but on their own they are no measure of the richness and lifelong impact of a St Peters education.
Mr Tim Kotzur Head of College
Deputy Head of College
Safety Reminder | Driving on School Grounds
For the safety of our school community, could all parents/caregivers please be reminded of the following:
Set down and pick up of students on school grounds is not permitted during peak times (without a permit)
Parents and visitors are asked to set down and pick up students outside the school grounds, unless utilizing Primary Years Kiss and Go
Peak times are: 7.00am to 8.15am and again from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Students and Learner Drivers are not permitted to drive through or park on school grounds at any time
Permits can be applied for by completing a Student Set Down Pick Up Permission form found on Firefly:
This week we celebrate Ascension Day: the risen Jesus ascending into heaven – a heavenly story!
There are actually quite a few Christian and biblical references about heaven - God in heaven; Gods kingdom being compared to heaven; the three wise men following the star to find the newborn Jesus; and many more.
Yet, in ancient times, people thought God was reigning above the clouds; the perceived the sky being ‘God country’. This ‘top down’ understanding can be seen in the way God was pictured for centuries in paintings, in churches decoration and also in the way the church preached about: God - the 'King in heaven' ruling us earthlings down here through his commandments and one day calling us to give account of our lives on judgement day. We see it with God depicted by many as the judge who kept account of our wrongdoings – and would one day punish us accordingly.
But then planes were invented, missiles that flew up to the moon and other planets; that showed amazing images of the earth being just a tiny planet amongst trillion others, a tiny little spot in the huge universe!!
So, where does that leave us? What do we make of ‘heaven’? Where is ‘God country’?
The story of Jesus ascending into heaven may point us in a helpful direction, because it has an interesting twist:
After Jesus was taken up before the eyes of his friends, they were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky?” (Acts 1:10-11)
Don’t look to the heaven, you won’t find God there. God is not up there in the clouds; the sky is not ‘God country’. Heaven is not a place! Heaven points us – like Jesus in his whole ministry – to the presence of God right here among us! Heaven points us to the world and people around us, where God is to be found and calls us to witness to his love and deep care for all.
Don’t stand here looking into the sky, with your head in the clouds! Because God is involved right here in your everyday life, right here amongst his people, affirming us of his loving presence for us - and calling us into action wherever we live. You get a glimpse of heaven when you are loved; you get a glimpse of heaven when you dare to make a difference in someone’s life, when you grasp what your calling to service can look like!
Celebrate Ascension Day joyfully, because God is present with and for you!
Chaplain Silke
Christian Life Week
Important Notices
School photography 2021 | Monday 17 May - Friday 21 May
This year, we welcome back traditional style photos for all class and cocurricular photos.
Your child/ren will be handed their personalised photography envelope in class 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 shoot key. Students will need to present their own envelope to the photographer on photo day, even if payment is in another sibling’s envelope or if you order online.
Photographs will be supplied on a pre-paid basis only.
All students are required to have their portrait photo taken regardless of purchasing a photo pack.
DRESS CODE FOR CLASS & PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Prep - Sports uniform, sport socks, white joggers
Years 1 to 4 - Formal uniform (no stockings for girls, formal socks required)
Years 5 to 6 Girls – Formal dress worn with blazer buttoned up (no stockings, formal socks required) Boys – Formal uniform (trousers) including belt, tie and with blazer buttoned up
Years 7 to 12 - Formal Winter Uniform worn with blazer buttoned up Girls – Formal socks, black shoes, hair must be tied back, no jewellery, no makeup Boys – Formal socks, black shoes, clean shaven, no jewellery
For more detailed information on student dress requirements, please Click here
FAMILY ENVELOPES (SIBLINGS) – Wednesday 19 May (7.00am – 8.00am, Belfield Hall)
Family/sibling photos will be held in Belfield Hall.
Family/sibling envelopes are attached to the eldest child’s individual photo envelope. Spare envelopes are available at Sub-School Receptions.
CHILDREN OF OLD SCHOLARS PHOTO – Thursday 20 May (1.40pm, Café 45)
Each year, St Peters offer 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 Virginia Cordingley, Alumni & Archives Officer on 07 3377 6592 if you have any questions regarding the Children of Old Scholars photograph.
SPORT, MUSIC AND COCURRICULAR PHOTOS
These photos will be handled separately to the class photos. Further information regarding these will be forwarded at another time including dress code.
Semester 1 Primary Sport photos will take place on Monday 17 May and AIC/QGSSSA Semester 1 Sport Photos on Friday 21 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.
BOARDING
We will contact Boarding parents separately with further information regarding ordering.
PHOTO DATES
Below are the scheduled school photo dates for 2021
Term 2
Monday 17 May Primary Sport – Semester 1 (Years 4 to 6) including AIC Junior Swimming Year 12 Cohort Photo
Tuesday 18 May Upper Primary (Years 5 to 6) Class Photos & Portraits Primary Leaders
Wednesday 19 May Family (Siblings) Photos (7.00am to 8.00am in Belfield Hall) Lower Primary (Prep to Year 4) Class Photos & Portraits Lower Primary Music Lower Primary Cocurricular
Thursday 20 May Boarding Photos Junior High (Years 7 to 9) & Senior School (Years 10 to 12) Class Photos & Portraits Year 12 Leaders Year 12 Students who commenced in Prep Children of Old Scholars – 1.40pm
Friday 21 May AIC and QGSSSA – Semester 1 (Years 7 to 12)
Term 3
Monday 9 August Cocurricular Group & Club Photos (Debating, Robotics, Theatre Sport, Environment Committee etc)
Tuesday 10 August Music Photos Year 9 Class absent due to Ironbark & Portrait Photos Sibling Photos (extra day) Junior High Leaders Photo
Wednesday 15 September AIC and QGSSSA & Primary Sport – Semester 2 (Years 4 to 12)
Full schedules will be available on the App, Firefly and in the student notices closer to the days.
Tomorrow is a big day for Social Justice Committee Giving a Hand in raising awareness about Rosie’s - Friends on the Street.
They have:
The final of the Handball Competition in the Gym
Funky Socks Friday and gold coin donation (for Senior Students)
Rosie’s Van at Lunchtime is also coming to give out Milo and talk to students in the Chapel Forecourt
Come and get involved. All welcome!
Ms Braby
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
In the next few weeks, our school, along with thousands of others across the country will begin preparations for the fifth Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). This is a questionnaire completed by our Prep teachers on behalf of the students in their first year of formal education.
The AEDC gives us a national picture of the development, health and wellbeing of children in their first year of full-time school. Since 2009, the census results have helped communities, schools and governments plan services and develop better policies to target support for children and families.
Children don’t miss any class time, and parents/carers don’t need to supply schools with any new information for the census. The AEDC gives us data at a school and community level - it isn’t an assessment of individual children.
NAPLAN
Our students are now almost through the week of NAPLAN testing and have coped extremely well. They have persevered each day with the different areas of focus and seem to have taken the actual testing process in their stride. It is a credit to the teachers and parents for framing this set of testing as just one of the areas that is completed at school rather than over emphasising its importance in the life of the school.
College Photos
Your child/ren will be handed their personalised photography envelope 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 shoot key.
Students will need to present their own envelope to the photographer on photo day, even if payment is in another sibling’s envelope or if you order online. This is to ensure correct naming of the photo. Student ID cards can also be used.
Family/sibling envelopes will be be distributed to the eldest sibling. Family/sibling photos only apply to children who currently attend St Peters Lutheran College.
Photographs will be supplied on a pre-paid basis only.
If your child/ren participated in a co-curricular activity (music, sport or other), you will receive a separate order form listing group photos available to purchase.
Further details regarding ordering photographs can be found HERE .
PARENTING FOR EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY KIDS
by Michael Grose
Most people steer clear from using destructive, toxic parenting strategies for fear of raising dysfunctional, emotionally unhealthy adults. Living vicariously through your kids or using fear to gain obedience are the types of strategies most parents avoid. So, what behaviours can parents practise that will help their kids function well, relate well to others and reach emotional maturity in adulthood? These behaviours will help your lay the foundation for your child to become an emotionally healthy adult.
Helping kids tolerate discomfort
While you don’t need to expose kids to pain just for the purpose of toughening them up, you don’t need to shield them from discomfort. Missing being picked for a team, a friend moving away and sitting a test that makes them nervous are the types of situations that reflect real adult-life. Providing children and young people with exposure to such experiences and giving them coping strategies such as positive distraction builds their resilience, which is essential for success and good mental acuity.
Validating their feelings
Telling kids to stop worrying or stop crying sends a message that emotions are bad. It teaches them to hide their emotions or fight their feelings. Similarly applying the terms 'good' or 'bad' to emotions sends a message that some emotions are not acceptable. The use of terms 'pleasant' and 'unpleasant' when discussing emotions is non-judgemental and shows your acceptance of all feelings. Let kids know through your language and behaviour that all emotions are a natural part of life, and that they provide important information to help them navigate their world. 'Ahh! I see you feel upset about this' is the type of statement kids want to hear particularly when feelings are negative.
Letting kids live their own life
Parents have unrealised dreams as well as unhealed emotional scars. It can be tempting to put your own emotions onto your child or steer them away from areas of life that caused you pain. This practice places enormous pressure on children and restricts them from developing their own sense of self that comes from making your own life choices and living with the consequences. Kids require a certain amount of emotional space to develop their own interests and strengths that may be at odds with your expectations, which can be challenging when parenting small families.
Being emotionally available
One of the most difficult and time-consuming aspects of parenting is sharing a child or young person’s emotional burdens. Supporting a child who is sad, or helping a young person manage disappointment is draining emotional labour, requiring your full attention. Supporting, coaching and coaxing kids when they are down is when parents do some of their most important work.
In closing
Raising children and young people to reach emotional maturity is an often (unintentionally) neglected part of parenting. By paying attention to their emotions and responding positively rather than shutting them down when their emotions get the better of them you will help lay the foundation to live healthy, balanced lives.
Junior High
Junior High Leadership
The Junior High Leadership Team meets weekly and they've started to hold some of their meetings in the Ross Roy boardroom, which is exciting for all. This week, we've focused on some of the suggestions that have been put in the Junior High suggestion box, and they've had a micro lesson on shoe polishing as the Leaders will shortly begin walking through the Junior High precinct and offering to polish shoes for the younger Year Levels as a form of Servant Leadership. We are hoping this will promote wearing the St Peters uniform with pride and also give the older students a good connection with the younger ones.
Senior School
Melissa McGuiness Presentation | Thursday 6 May
On the wall in my office is a simple quote that I refer students to almost daily. You may recognise it from a children’s book written by the one and only Dr Seuss.
You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
Getting a driver’s license is an important Rite of Passage in a student’s life. It is a privilege that is bestowed upon our young men and women in recognition of their status as emerging adults. It is a privilege that we all look forward to and it brings with it a new freedom. But with privilege comes the responsibility to make good choices.
As a College, we are committed to providing education in road safety.
In Year 10 - many students participate in the PARTY program - at the Royal Brisbane hospital (Prevention of Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth)
In Year 11 - all of our students participate in the RYDA Safe Driving workshop, and
In Year 12 - we offer the optional ‘Safe driving course’ (later in the year) and the presentation by Melissa McGuiness on Thursday last week.
Melissa from ‘You Choose Youth Road Safety’ has appeared on:
A Current Affair,
The Today Show,
SBS Insight,
Studio Ten,
the ABC,
and has been featured in:
The Australian Woman’s Weekly,
New Idea,
And the Courier Mail, just to name a few.
Melissa is currently Gold Coast Woman of the Year People’s Choice and, most recently, was runner up for Queensland Australian of the Year 2021. Melissa’s story is a tragic one of loss. The death of her son Jordan who made the decision to drive recklessly is a fear of any parent and last weeks presentation was a moving one aimed at giving our Year 12 students a different view of their decision making. Our students were captivated by the presentation. Discussion groups after the presentation reinforced to me the importance of this presentation as students outlined their new perspectives. We thank Melissa for having the courage to share her story and trust that ongoing discussions between families, staff and students will keep reminding and teaching students the importance of the decisions they make as they transition to adulthood.
The Arts
Coral Sea Commemorative Dinner
Congratulations to Ryan L and Mr Mibus for a wonderful performance at the Coral Sea Commemorative dinner on Friday night. Ryan sang the American and Australian National Anthems for guests and was awarded a commemorative medal from Mr Trevor Moss NCIS from the Force Protection Detachment, Australia.
Thank you to Mr Barry Theiss from the Coral Sea Commemorative Association for the invitation. The St Peters Band program have a long history with Mr Theiss and the Coral Sea Commemorative Association and through his support, have established connections with the US 7th Fleet and Pacific Fleet Naval Bands. In recognition of our continued support, I was pleased to accept the presentation of a signed drum head from the US Marine Corp Band.
Grantley Sutch Co-Director of Cocurricular Music Head of Bands
Drumline perform at the 1st XI Home Game
Last Saturday the St Peters Drumline performed at the 1st XI Football game. This was an important event both for the Drumline and St Peters Sport as this was the first time in over 12 months that outdoor performances at a sporting event have been allowed.
The group was met with raucous enthusiasm from the home crowd and we are looking forward to further performances in the future.
Kerry Jacobson Coordinator of Percussion and Guitar
Sport
Primary Sport
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” Rumi
Primary Inter Lutheran Cross-Country Success
Congratulations to the Primary Cross Country Team on their amazing success at the 2021 Primary Inter Lutheran Cross Country Carnival. The competition was as hot as the day itself and all races were very closely contested. Throughout the carnival St Peters runners performed strongly with many close finishes. When the points were tallied the St Peters team came away as Division 1 Overall Champion School – a fantastic effort from all involved.
Results from the day:
9yrs Girls 3rd
9yrs Boys 2nd
10yrs Girls 1st
10yrs Boys 1st
11/12yrs Girls 2nd
11/12yrs Boys 1st
Special congratulations to Jan M (9yrs girl’s winner) and Luke A (11/12yrs boy’s 4th place) for being the top girl and boy place getter on the day.
Thank you also to the parents who travelled to Redeemer to support the team.
Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 2
***Please watch for emails concerning Term 2 Sport.
The following sports are on offer in Term 2.
Boys AIC Football
Boys AIC Rugby
Boys AIC Chess
Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
Years 4-6 Run Club
Boys Football
Term 2 AIC Football training will run throughout Term 2 each Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Lower Primary (Stolz) Oval. Saturday games will be played each week, concluding on Saturday 12 June. Please check the St Peters App for up-to-date draws.
Boys Rugby
AIC Rugby Training will continue each week on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, 3:30pm – 5:00pm on Mayer Oval. AIC Rugby games will be played each Saturday concluding on Saturday 12 June. Please check the St Peters App for up to date draws.
Boys Chess
Term 2 AIC Chess Training will continue each Wednesday afternoon in DO4 (top level Dohler Block Classroom) 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Chess fixtures will be played each Friday afternoon concluding on Friday 11 June. Please check the St Peters App for up to date draws.
Girls Club Netball
St Peters WDNA Netball season is underway! Term 2 WDNA Training will continue each Wednesday afternoon throughout Term 2. The WDNA Day Season will resume on Saturday 8 May. It will be great to see the St Peters girls in the Maroon and White at the WDNA courts again in 2021.
Years 4-6 Run Club
Term 2 Years 4-6 Run Club training will be offered twice a week on Monday and Thursday afternoons (3:30pm – 4:30pm). Students are to meet running coaches in the Lower Primary Undercroft prior to the commencement of training. The final training session will take place on Monday 31 May. All sessions will be run by St Peters Running Coaches. Training will start and finish in the Lower Primary Undercroft.
Monday and Thursday afternoons | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Meet at Lower Primary Undercroft
HPE Dates Term 2
Cross Country: Tuesday 19 April – Friday 14 May
Field Games: Monday 17 May – Friday 4 June
Athletics: Monday 7 June – Friday 18 June
Boys Sport
Luke Donatini Boys Sport Coordinator 3377 6234 | l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Last weekend was an exciting round of AIC sport for St Peters. It started with the success of our St Peters Chess boys who competed against Villanova at home on Friday afternoon and finished with some exceptional games of Rugby and Football on Saturday, also against Villanova College.
Once again, I was extremely impressed with the overall enthusiasm and sportsmanship of our boys. The pride that they displayed when competing for their College was overwhelmingly evident. For this, I do thank them for living up to our College’s motto of ‘Plus Ultra’.
Now we look forward to Round 3 this weekend as we take on St Edmund’s College. With many of our Football and Chess teams undefeated, Round 3 becomes an important round for them to consolidate their standing and position in their respective sport.
We wish them every success and look forward to once again witnessing some strong support from our St Peters community both at home and at St Edmund’s College, Ipswich.
AIC Chess Round 3 Games Monday 17 May
This coming Monday, St Peters Chess will compete away to St Edmund’s College in their third fixture of the 2021 AIC Chess season. Due to the Ipswich Show Holiday being Friday 14 May, the games have been rescheduled for Monday 17 May. All boys will be bused both to and from St Peters to St Edmund’s College where they will compete. Chess games will commence from 4.00pm.
Please refer to the St Peters App for details about training times and games for Term 2 AIC Chess.
St Peters Football Round 2 Games Saturday 15 May
This Saturday 15 May St Peters Football teams will compete against St Edmund’s College in Round 3 of AIC Football. Our Junior teams (Years 7 and 8) will be ‘home’ at St Peters whilst our Senior teams (Year 9 to Opens) will play ‘away’ at St Edmund’s Playing Fields, Tivoli. We request everyone to please check the St Peters App for game times and details. Please also check the App for any cancellations.
St Peters Rugby Round 3 Games Saturday 15 May
This coming Saturday our St Peters Rugby teams will also compete in rugby games against St Edmund’s College. Our 1st XV, 2nd XV and 10A teams will play ‘away’ at St Edmund’s Playing Fields, Tivoli, whilst our Junior teams will be at Ambrose Treacy College and 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.
2021 AIC Cross Country & Runners Club
The 2021 AIC Championships will be held on Wednesday 2 June at Curlew Park, Sandgate. St Peters will be attending two (2) AIC Lead Up Cross Country meets in the weeks preceding the AIC Championships. The first Lead Up Meet will be conducted on Wednesday 19 May at St Laurence’s College’s Playing Fields, Runcorn and the second will be held on Wednesday 26 May at Curlew Park, Sandgate (St Patrick’s College Playing Fields).
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 2 June.
We still welcome all boys from Years 7 to 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. Boys can also find more details about Cross Country from the weekly sport email sent to them by Mr Donatini.
2021 St Peters Boys Rowing
The Boys Rowing Program completed in their second Regatta last weekend with some fantastic results achieved.
Congratulation to all the boys on continued improved performances since the last regatta, which was held a fortnight ago, and in particular the following boys/crews who achieve first place their races at this regatta.
Mitchell B – 1st Open Single Scull (Div 1)
Sebastian J & Adam S – 1st Under 17 Men’s double scull (Div 2)
Dominic B – 1st Men’s Under 17 single scull (Div 2)
Ted A, Luca K, Will Y, Flynn G & Elliot J – 1st Year 8 Quad Scull (Div 1)
Archie M & Angus G – 1st Men’s Under 19 Double Scull (Div 3)
The next regatta for the boys is this weekend at Coomera Water sports facility, with the boys Trophy Regatta (Head of the River) being held at Wyaralong Dam on the 29 May.
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 Calendar and Coordinators – St Peters Boys Sport
Chess
Round 3: Fri 14 May | SEC v SPLC Round 4: Fri 21 May | SLC v SPLC Round 5: Fri 28 May | SPLC v SPC Round 6: Fri 4 June | SPLC v ASH Round 7: Fri 11 June | IONA v SPLC
Rugby & Football
Round 3: Sat 15 May | SEC v SPLC Round 4: Sat 22 May | SLC v SPLC Round 5: Sat 29 May | SPLC v SPC Round 6: Sat 5 June | SPLC v ASH Round 7: Sat 12 June | IONA v SPLC
Note: Where SPLC appears first (eg. SPLC V PAD) – Year 6 & Senior Teams (Years 10 to 12) are playing at ‘Home’ venues and Year 5 and Junior Teams (Years 7 to 9) are playing at 'Away’ venues.
It is in reverse when SPLC appears second. This may change at times dependent on circumstances
If the sport specific information you are looking for, in relation to Term 2 AIC sports for St Peters boys, cannot be found on the St Peters App, please contact the below sport specific coordinators directly.
“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” Rumi
2021 AUTUMN FIXTURES – FOCUS ROUND NO 1 - FOOTBALL
Last Friday afternoon the support for our FOOTBALL girls was AMAZING, thank you to all the students that attended and represented St Peters with pride.
FOCUS ROUND NO 2 |TONIGHT - THURSDAY 13 May – Let’s support our BASKETBALL Girls as they take on MBC!
FOCUS ROUND NO 3 - FRIDAY MAY 21 – TOUCH v ST HILDA’S
Come along and support the Basketball Girls at the Indoor Gym & Stolz Courts, students are asked to please remember to wear their formal or playing uniform.
GIVE AWAYS - Lollies and chips for all students coming to support 😊
LET’S GO SAINTS!
BASKETBALL
Coordinator: Mr Orhan Memedovski – o.memedevoski@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 6 Wrap
Round 6 against St Margaret’s was as successful Round with eight out of nine games resulting in wins. With home court advantage, the girls were able to come out with energy and more bounce in their step. Congratulations to all girls who participated in their games last Friday, it was wonderful to see sportsmanship and teamwork on display. Please note that this week (Round 7) will take place on Thursday 13 May. Please check the St Peters App for the draw.
By the Numbers: 304 - Number of points our Saints put up as a collective school 51- Our 8B girls total point total 33 - The margin of points, the 10B girls won by 5 - The number of points the opposition had against our victorious 9A girls
Round 7 Games v MBC: Thursday 13 May – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
FOOTBALL
Coordinator: Mr Tim Arnold – t.arnold@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 5 Wrap
This week, St Peters hosted St Margaret’s in a crucial round to get back on track after a tough last week against BSHS. The first round saw the Juniors and Intermediates play, both coming away with big wins. The Junior girls came out firing and walked away with an 8-0 win. The Intermediate team finished 7-0 up after ensuring that they finished all opportunities presented to them. The Senior team came together cohesively to put together a 7-1 win. A great game had by Lauren S who put away three goals after returning from injury last week. The Open team seemed to be untouchable with stellar performances across the board posting a 10-0 win. Well done to all teams!
ST PETERS FOOTBALL TRIVIA NIGHT | THIS SATURDAY 15 MAY - Please CLICK HERE for details
Round 7 Games v MBC: Thursday 13 May – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
TOUCH
Coordinator: Ms Anne-Marie George - a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Round 6 Wrap
In Round 6 the Touch teams were split over two locations at UQ for our home game. We valiantly played a spirited St Margaret’s but unfortunately only got to hear, 'Oh when the Saints ...' ring out three times. Congratulations to the Opens, Senior Bs and 9As on great wins.
This week I’d like to extend an intentional thank you to our Springfield Touch players, on behalf of the whole Touch Footy community. Having to leave school early, arrive at school late, and travel for every training and game is a massive effort. Your commitment, enthusiasm and contribution to the Touch footy program is admirable and a wonderful example of ‘Plus Ultra’ in action. Well done and thank you girls.
Round 7 Games v MBC: Thursday 13 May – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
2 SLEEPS TO GO! LET’S GO GIRLS - WE KNOW YOU WILL DO US PROUD!
The big day of competition for the 2021 QGSSSA Cross Country season is this Saturday. Mrs Schreiber has emailed all the girls in the team, buses will leave the St Peters Bus Stop at 6.30am to take the girls to Rivermount College, Yatala. 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, approx. 1.00pm. The QGSSSA Cross Country Championships are always a fun filled morning where every member of the team supports each other in running 3km. Please support our runners by being part of 2021 QGSSSA Cross Country, we look forward to seeing you run.
QGSSSA CROSS COUNTRY BREAKFAST BREAK UP – THIS FRIDAY MORNING 7.00am – BACK DINING HALL (Enter via the back of Café 45)
Run Club is on every week! Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6.30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.
ROWING
Coordinator: Mr Peter Hicks - p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Over the last few weeks, we've had girls out on the water early learning about river safety and sharing the space with CityCats and other boats. Yesterday morning, the Year 8 girls ands their coaches were collected at the UQ terminal at 5:18am and taken on an educational ride down to QUT Gardens Point and back again. The girls heard from the CityCat drivers and deck hands about bouys, blind spots, horn sounds, lights, giving way and lots more.
It has been fantastic to see the girls on the water each morning and afternoon and from all reports from the coaches, the girls that have been at training sessions have been improving significantly.
It is not too late to sign up! Please reach out to Mr Hicks in Sports House or email p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au if you would like to give Rowing a go.
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 19 June - Friday 25 June. Please mark these dates in your diaries.
This week at Rhythmic Gymnastics we saw the girls practising their sequence to music. The girls worked vigorously throughout both sessions, choosing their team, and working on their team’s name.
Phoebe Anderson (Head Coach) would like the girls and their families to be aware of the Australian Gymnastic Championships currently being held on the Gold Coast. Anyone who is interested in seeing Rhythmic Gymnastics at a professional level please click on the link to register for tickets. http://ausgymnasticschamps.com.au/
Pre-season training has commenced with great numbers of girls at both the Springfield and Indooroopilly sessions.
Tuesday morning training sessions at Springfield – 18/5 & 25/5 | 6.15am – 7.30am
Thursday morning training sessions at Indooroopilly – 20/5 & 27/5 | 6.15am – 7.30am
These sessions are optional, and all girls MUST continue their in-season sport commitments (Basketball, Touch, Football & Cross Country).
UNIFORM - HPE uniform & don’t forget your water bottle
OPEN & YEAR 7 trials will commence in Week 5, all other team trials & training sessions will commence in Week 7 – details can be found on the St Peters App.
PLEASE NOTE - Trials will be completed in your training times – THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY TRIALS THIS YEAR.
Pre-season training will commence on Tuesday 25 May (Week 6). Training on both Tuesday & Thursday afternoon of this week will be at the Cricket Nets on campus. Week 7 we will commence the following schedule.
Thursday afternoon training sessions – UQ Field 4 – starting 3/6 | 3.45am – 5.15am | One-way bus transport to UQ will be provided.
VOLLEYBALL
Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman & Mr Mike Cujes – girlsvolleyball@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Open Volleyball trials have commenced this week for one session only due to Autumn Fixture games. Trials will continue in Week 5 along with the commencement of all other Volleyball teams, please see the St Peters App for the training schedule. All sessions take place in the Indoor Gym.
VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIA EMERGING TALENT PROGRAM
St Peters athletes can come along for a free session at any time, if they wish to continue registration to trial will follow. Trials are ongoing, all athletes are welcome, come along at any time.
TENNIS
Coordinator: Ms Renata Franco – r.franco@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Trials for all teams will commence in Week 6 and continue in Week 7.
Tuesday 25 May & Tuesday 1 June: 6.15am – 7.30am – All Junior teams @ Lohe Street Courts
Thursday 27 May & Thursday 3 June: 6.15am – 7.30am – All Senior Teams @ Lohe Street Courts
The Pre-Season/Term 3 Training Schedule will commence in Week 8 (Tuesday 8 June & Thursday 10 June), this schedule will be on the St Peters App early next week.
Community
2021 Legends Sports Lunch
JOIN US FOR A LEGENDARY LUNCH THIS AUGUST
The St Peters Sports Lunch is back in 2021 and, this year, we’ve rebranded to accommodate our truly legendary line-up!
St Peters’ 2021 Legends Sports Lunch will take place at Hillstone, St Lucia on Friday 27 August. Hosted by captivating media personality and former AFL Legend, Richard Champion, the event will feature five sporting legends speaking about their own careers. Our Guest Speakers include:
Alastair Lynch (AFL – Brisbane Lions)
Laura Geitz (Netball – Australian Diamonds & Queensland Firebirds)
Dave Donaghy (NRL – Brisbane Broncos)
Hayley Lewis (Swimming – Olympic, Commonwealth & World Champion)
Daniel Herbert (Australian Rugby Union – Wallabies)
From multiple Premiership wins, to Gold Medals; National captainships, to top administrative roles for one of the country’s most followed codes, our five special guests have a wealth of legendary experience between them. Come along to hear about their career highs, how they’ve managed National representation and what they’re up to now. The day is set to be one of inspirational tales and incredible memories.
Support our students
Funds raised at the 2021 Legends Sports Lunch will go towards developing sporting opportunities for our students. There will be great silent auction items and raffle prizes on offer, plus you’ll have the chance to just sit back and bask in all the sporting glory on display!
Book as a single or a table of 10, but get in quick because tickets will sell fast! Tickets on sale Friday 14 May here.
SPOSA
We had some lovely news this week with the marriage of two of our Old Scholars, Stephanie Balmer and Austin Mills. Both are from our 2013 cohort and were married at Kooroomba Lavender Farm and Vineyard on 1 May. Check out the next issue of Plus Ultra and SPOSA bulletin for the gorgeous photos.
We have also had some SPOSA businesses reach out to us with some great opportunities for work experience and future job readiness seminars. Watch this space for more information to come.
LinguaKidz - Spanish Language Camp
P&F EVENTS
Sip & Scarf Workshop | Thursday 3 June Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Venue: Chandler Building, Indooroopilly Campus Cost: $50.00 per person Tickets on sale here
Biggest Morning Tea & Kokedama Workshop | Friday 21 May | SOLD OUT
Sip & Sculpt Workshop | Tuesday 27 July Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Venue: Chandler Building Cost: $55.00 per person Tickets on sale late Term 2 via Eventbrite.
P&F Meetings & Support Groups
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Football Support Group are hosting their annual Trivia Night and invites the whole College Community to come along for a fun evening with great prizes for the Trivia Champs!
Date: Sat 15 May Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm Venue: Café45, Indooroopilly Campus Cost: $10.00 per person Tickets available here
P&F MEETING
At the Term 3 P&F Meeting | Monday 30 August, we are planning to having the following presentations:
3D Learning & Innovation Centre Presentation (Tim Kotzur)
The Duke of Edinburgh Program (Anne Tetley-Jones)
Chapter 1 and PIP Programs (Dr. Matt O’Connor)
SPLC Social Learning Program (Angela Braby)
Community Update - MP Berkman and Councillor Mackay
COMMUNITY HUB
The second hand uniform shop is open every Thursday during Term from 7:45am until 11:30am in the P&F Centre.
Future Vet kids camp - June/July school holidays
We would like to offer all St Peters students 10% off the camp fee. Please mention you are from St Peters (in the comments) when enrolling online to receive the discount.
