This week we celebrated our boarding community as part of National Boarding Schools Week. The boarders themselves took ownership of the week and its activities proudly showcasing the multi-faceted aspects of boarding life.

St Peters has always been a boarding school. In fact, the original 56 students who commenced way back in 1945 when St Peters opened were all boarders. Throughout most of the first 30 years of the College’s life, boarders outnumbered the day students. Changes in society meant that from the 1970s onwards this changed, and day students gradually became the overwhelming majority of the College’s enrolments.

In 2021, we have 140 boarders who come from places near and far, ranging from metropolitan Brisbane, to regional Queensland, rural and remote Australia, and overseas including PNG, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. The current pandemic has had an impact on the overseas boarding market. I ask that you spare a thought for a small number of our international boarding students who have been unable to return home since January 2020. At the same time we also have a small number of international students who returned home when the pandemic commenced, and have been unable to return to Australia and St Peters. These students have continued their studies online. In both situations these students face considerable challenges and one cannot help but admire their resilience, courage and commitment.

St Peters is unique in that it is the only co-educational boarding school in Brisbane – meaning that brothers and sisters can be educated together. It is in the diverse setting of boarding that our young people learn to live in community, building friendships that will last them a lifetime, whilst at the same time developing independence, resilience, character and values. Some things about boarding at St Peters have undoubtably changed over the decades; and yet at the same time the essence of it has not. This is clearly apparent as I move amongst the boarders - a sense of belonging and collective purpose is evident within an atmosphere of love and care, which helps to make St Peters boarding ‘a home away from home’, just as it was for our founding boarders 76 years ago.   

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

Over the past week, we have seen a considerable increase in the number of students presenting with sore throats and head cold symptoms. 

A reminder, our Caring for the St Peters Community document outlines the following:

Unwell 

• It is vitally important that anyone (students, staff and parents) who is unwell, does not come to school.
• If your child is unwell, please ensure you follow your sub-school attendance procedure. 
• If a student presents as unwell during the day, a parent/caregiver will need to collect their child immediately. 

Health Hygiene

• Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue. 
• Put used tissues straight into the bin. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet. 
• Use alcohol-base hand sanitiser. We encourage students to bring their own sanitiser if they can. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. 

Any student presenting as unwell, arrangements will be made for them to be sent home as soon as possible.  

This week we celebrate National Boarding Week. It coincides with the celebration of Pentecost this Sunday, the outpouring of the Spirit that Jesus had promised – the Spirit that helps people grasp God’s presence among and for them. The Spirit is also the interpreter of God’s word for us today, so that we too may understand what God is all about, what God calls us to be and how God affirms us.

In boarding and at St Peters we are many, but one community, speaking the different languages that represent the different places, traditions, backgrounds, cultures, food, music, values and ways of living that we hold. Yet we are called to be one community in Christ. When the Spirit of God moved and stirred the hearts of God’s people, they could suddenly understand each other despite their differences.  And they were amazed in the wonder of recognising the sister and the brother in the other person, realising the common thread of humanity, affirmed by their maker, ‘inspired’ to seek a common language – the language of love.

Celebrating Boarding Week is like opening a window to a community where this wonder is revisited every day: speaking different languages, yet learning to live as one St Peters boarding community. In our community we explore many different ways of expressing the one-ness in the way boarders relate and are encouraged to learn with and from another: in Pastoral Care groups (‘family groups’), in the way they cook or play with one another, they laugh and cry and support each other, learning to resolve differences, reaching out, learning to understand and love the stranger, so that the stranger becomes a friend.

Finding and rehearsing that common language of God’s love in our daily lives that surpasses the differences and allows to celebrate the diversity reminds me of the story of the ‘Tower of Babel’ - the time when people once spoke a common language, worked and lived together in harmony and shared the same vision … until their aspirations of wanting to become ‘like God’ were stopped. The Spirit of Pentecost allows us to live that vision of empathic understanding and to learn to engage in a deeply caring way with others again, trusting the God who grants it all.

As it is spelled out in 1. John 4:16: And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

Social Justice Committee – Raising Awareness and Volunteering.

This week is National Volunteer Week (NVW). This is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17 to Sunday 23 May, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers dedicate over 600 million hours to help others.

There are many students and staff in the College who volunteer for various organisations. This term Students from Years 7-11 are volunteering their time with Smith Family Foundation with their program Students 2 Students, to buddy up with disadvantaged children and assist with reading. They spend two to three times a week with their buddies online listening and helping them improve their confidence and reading skills.

Last week the Social Justice committee raised awareness for Rosies - Friends on the Street. Rosies provides unconditional acceptance and friendship to people who are marginalised within our community. Students organised a Handball Competition in the senior school at lunchtimes and last Friday had a Funky Sock Day for a gold coin raising over $350.00. Thank you to everyone who donated money and items to Rosie's. Well done to the leaders of the Social Justice Committee Emma H and Alice C for a wonderful effort.

Rosies is a volunteered-based organisation. If you are over 16 years old you can be involved with Rosies. They ask a minimum commitment of four hours once a month. Each volunteer undertakes an induction training session before commencing outreaching. If you are interested in volunteering please look out for details on their website. http://rosies.org.au/volunteer-brisbane/

If you are volunteering for any organisation please let us know more about the help you are freely giving to others. Contact a.braby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A.Braby
Coordinator Service Learning

Staffing Update

It is with sadness that we farewell two longstanding members of the Primary Years community. Mrs Liz Ryall has worked in the Lower Primary as a Teacher’s assistant since 2006. She dedicated her teaching skills to work with our younger students and was well loved and respected by all members of the St Peters Lower Primary community. Liz has taken the big leap to retirement and we wish her all the best as she enjoys family and friends in the years to come.

We will also be wishing Mrs Deb Batchelor all the very best as she completes her time at St Peters at the end of this week. Deb has been with the College for 14 years and has worked in a variety of roles, including the Exceptional Learners Department, Upper and Lower Primary as well as working at the Curriculum Coordinator beginning our journey into the PYP. Mrs Batchelor will be very missed for her professionalism to teaching as well as her intimate knowledge of how children learn. We wish Deb and her husband all the very best with their move to the Sunshine Coast.  

As I approach the end of this term with trepidation for my own departure, my sadness to leave is also mixed with excitement for the future of the St Peters Primary Years. Meeting with my successor, Mrs Lisa Kraft on several occasions has given me confidence and knowledge that the school will be in good hands. You may have the opportunity to meet Ms Kraft in the ensuing weeks as we complete a handover before the end of term.

Pre-Service Teachers in the Primary Years

As part of their professional service, teachers often volunteer to host trainee or pre-service teachers in their classrooms. St Peters teaching staff support student teachers from a wide range of local, interstate, and overseas universities. At first glance, the benefits of this relationship might appear one sided, as our pre-service teachers gain professional insight and experience from some of St Peters outstanding classroom practitioners, as well as becoming a temporary part of our wonderful St Peters learning community.

Benefits of this association are, however, considerably more collaborative. Host teachers, school students and pre-service teachers all reap the advantages of this relationship. When teachers host a preservice teacher, they reflect regularly on their daily practice as they are observed and questioned by the trainee teacher. This serves as a source of continuous professional development which highlights and encourages best quality practice for classrooms. Preservice teachers also bring to the table, fresh perspectives and a familiarity with latest research.

Pre-service teachers begin their professional experience with many days of observation, note taking and questioning. This is followed by supported planning and teaching where the host teacher is ensuring the classroom program and operation continue at a high level. Towards the end of the experience, pre-service teachers often take the class for a whole session or a whole day under the direction and supervision of their host teacher. While the host teacher is heavily involved in observing and guiding their mentee, this situation also gives the opportunity for the class teacher to observe their own students in a unique way, providing more depth to their understanding of students.

At St Peters, we are fortunate to have staff and systems in place that support our host teachers and pre-service teachers. In the Senior School, Mrs Merridy Brown provides extensive support to all staff as well as acting as a liaison with the various universities, and in the Primary Years, Mrs Sandy Brown looks after the pre-service teachers and supports the relationship between pre-service teacher and the College.

We look forward to many more years of productive relationships with universities and pre-service teachers, that benefit our children and staff in unique and immeasurable ways.

Under 8s Week        

Throughout this week, all around Australia, Under Eights Week will be celebrated. Our Teacher Librarian, Mrs Daley, encouraged all classes to get involved in National Simultaneous Storytime, promoting this year’s book, ‘Give Me Some Space’ written by Philip Bunting.  The book was read from the International Space Station by astronaut Sharon Walker.  I’m sure this will be a favourite of the children for some time to come.

We will be further celebrating Under Eights Week with a variety of activities specifically designed for the youngest of our students at St Peters next Thursday 27 May when we will host a morning of fun for students from Prep to Year 2. We will require parent helpers to assist in leading a small group of students around our activity morning. Please email your classroom teacher if you are available that day from 8.30 until 10.15am.

Year 8 Kaleidoscope 2021 'Frenemies' performances are next week!

Next week is performance week for Year 8 Kaleidoscope! The cast are very excited to bring their show to life and to perform for a live audience.

On Friday 28 May and Saturday 29 May, more than 140 students in the cast and crew will present 'Frenemies'. Junior High is a big change for everyone. Friendships grow and fall apart. You challenge yourself to make new friends, work hard to keep the old ones, or find that you need to move on from relationships that are not good for you. Frenemies follows our Year 8 students through the challenges, the triumphs and changes as they face these relationships and grow into young adults ready to stand up for what they believe in and take on the world. Sometimes all you need to succeed is having your best friend by your side. 

Tickets for Kaleidoscope performances ($15/$10 concession) are now on sale through Eventbrite and will be available at the door.

Friday 28 May, 7:30pm https://kaleidoscope2021friday.eventbrite.com.au
Saturday 29 May, 7:30pm https://kaleidoscope2021saturday.eventbrite.com.au

Please come to support these enthusiastic and talented group of young performers and enjoy a great night of entertainment. The servery will be open for drinks and snacks from 6.00pm.

Christine Taylor
Producer

Artist Glen Skein visited the College and presented an Artist talk. He then spent a day in the studio with the Year 11 QCAA and IB Students sharing some of his expertise and exploring printmaking. The students appreciated his insight and generous nature. These valuable studio sessions assist students in developing a personal aesthetic and confidence in pursing experimental work.

Each year, St Peters Music Department invites arts professionals to lead Music Masterclass for the students involved in the Music Program. A Masterclass is an open lesson in which an expert musician works with a number of selected students in front of an audience. The intention is to provide a learning experience for the performers and audience members. Those in the audience benefit and learn from watching the performances and hearing the suggestions given to the performers by the expert teacher. 

In 2021, we will have the great pleasure to welcome –

Friday 21 May   Phoebe Russell             Double Bass
Friday 28 May   Angela Turner               Piano
Friday 4 June    Jason Barry-Smith         Voice
                        Michelle Walsh             Violin
Friday 31 July    Paul Dean                     Clarinet

All Masterclasses will be held in the Performing Arts Centre between 3.30 – 5.30pm.

Entry is free, and students are requested to arrive on time and stay for the entire session. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Christine Taylor
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music

St Peters Masterclass Series begins on Friday 21 May - Double Bass

The St Peters Masterclass series will commence with a Double Bass Masterclass led by Ms Phoebe Russell. The Masterclass will be held on Friday 21 May in the PAC Auditorium from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Two Double Bass performers have been selected to perform for Ms Russell and receive feedback regarding tips to improve string technique, stylistic interpretation and performance skills. All lower strings students are encouraged to be in the audience for this event as it will be a wonderful opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s outstanding double bass talents.

Please read the attached poster for Ms Russell’s biography and for further details regarding the Masterclass.  This will be an inspirational afternoon for all. We look forward to seeing you there,

Christine Taylor, David Deacon, Grantley Sutch
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

“Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.” Gordon B. Hinkley

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. It is 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.

Training Times

AIC Football Training

Wednesday afternoons | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Stolz (Lower Primary) Oval

AIC Rugby Training

Wednesday and Friday afternoons | 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Mayer Oval

AIC Chess

Wednesday afternoons | 3:30pm – 4:40pm | DO4 Classroom

Primary Girls WDNA Netball

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

Primary Years Run Club

Monday and Thursday afternoons | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Meet at Lower Primary Undercroft

HPE Dates Term 2

• Field Games:     Monday 17 May – Friday 4 June
•  Athletics:          Monday 7 June – Friday 18 June

“Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.” Gordon B. Hinkley

CROSS COUNTRY

Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber - k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Last Saturday 85 Cross Country girls ventured down the freeway to Rivermount College in Yatala to compete in the QGSSSA Cross Country Championships. This was my first Cross Country Championships and a day I won’t forget in a hurry. I could not have been prouder of each one of our girls who gave their absolute best in very trying conditions on the tough Rivermount course. Many sections of the course the girls were running in knee-deep mud, they all gave their absolute best to represent St Peters Lutheran College with pride. We came away in sixth position - it was a very tight race between third & sixth.  A big thank you to Mrs Kerry Schreiber, what can I say about this inspirational lady, an Old Scholar (1984) who represented St Peters herself, she brought so much passion and inspiration to the girls it was moving to see. Thanks also to the amazing team of coaches for their work in preparing the girls for the big race.

Special Congratulations must go to.

• Ava K – 4th place 12 years
• Ella K – 6th place 14 years
• Gabby S – 1st place 15 years
• April F – 8th place 15 years
• Gabby N - 6th place 17 years & over

Please see below for the amazing photos of the Cross Country Championships by our St Peters Photographer Anthony Cox.

Run Club continues every week! Join our Running Community on Friday mornings - meet at 6.30am at the St Peters Bus Stop.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

Over the last few weeks we have enjoyed hearing about many of our talented students we have here at St Peters, and I would like to recognise the follow girls on their outstanding achievements.

• Ella M (Year 9) – 2021 Queensland School Sport 13–15 years Netball Merit Team
• Lara O (Year 12) - 2021 Queensland School Sport 13-19 years Water Polo Merit Team
• Claudia L, Sienna O, Emilia M & Meg H - joined Lara in the Met West Water Polo Team who won silver at the State Water Polo Championships.
• Daisy M (Year 9) – competed for Queensland at the Australian National Beach Volleyball Championships and place 11th with her partner. An amazing effort at the National level.

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!

SPORT PHOTOS

This Friday 21 May – Students have been emailed all details and the Photo Schedule & Dress Requirements can be found on the St Peters App.

DRESS CODE SUMMARY

Open Teams – Correct playing uniform

ALL OTHER TEAMS - Formal Winter Uniform worn with blazer buttoned up

Girls – Formal socks, black shoes, hair must be tied back, no jewellery & no makeup

PINK SOCK ROUND

On Friday 28 May, for QGSSSA Touch and Basketball, and Saturday 5 June, (Old Scholars Game) for QGSSSA Football, we are continuing our much-valued support to the McGrath Foundation by helping raise funds to provide funding for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women experiencing breast cancer.

The McGrath Breast Care Nurses bring you and your family peace of mind through expert knowledge, personal care and genuine compassion. They can help you create a time in your life not defined by breast cancer.

Many girls’ teams will be proudly wearing PINK SOCKS on this day, that also raises awareness and effects on breast cancer families.

We ask that if you wish to donate and support, please click on the link below and enter any amount you wish to donate, or the same on the QR code on the brochure attached.

https://fundraise.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/fundraisers/stpeterslutherancollege/pull-on-your-socks

We also encourage all supporters to wear anything PINK at all the games on this day to support the cause.

All donations are greatly appreciated, and the St Peters community has been acknowledged as a tremendous supporter of the McGrath Foundation personally by Glenn McGrath.

Thank you so much for your much-valued support.

Mr Gary Munday

2021 AUTUMN FIXTURES – FOCUS ROUND NO 2 - BASKETBALL

Last Thursday afternoon the support for our Basketball girls was AMAZING. Thank you to the many students that attended and cheered on our Basketball girls to give them an experience they will remember for a long time. To share with you some of the feedback I have received – that was the best atmosphere we have seen at a Basketball game, we haven’t seen the Indoor Gym pumping like that in a long time!! WELL DONE TO ALL INVOLVED.

BASKETBALL

Coordinator: Mr Orhan Memedovski – o.memedevoski@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Round 7 Wrap

Round 7 against Moreton Bay College proved to be a great learning experience for our girls. It was wonderful to see our teams play hard to the final whistle. If you happened to be in the gym for our games last Thursday night, you would have been exposed to an electric and exciting atmosphere. The gym was rocking! This included a massive student led tunnel prior to our Opens and Senior A games. The loud drum echoed through the entire gym, complimented with cheers and massive support from our amazing students. Thank you to everyone who made it special. Perhaps the game of the night belonged to our Senior A girls team. The girls went back and forth in a close match, trading baskets and fouls right down to the wire. All spectators were on the edge of their seats as the game came down to the last second shot from St Peters. Make it and the Saints win, miss it and the game was over… with 1.3 seconds to go, our three-point shot attempt at the buzzer just came up short, resulting in a one point loss. An overall wonderful effort for an exceptional game.

Please note that this week (Round 8) will be our last home game of the season. CLICK HERE for draw.

By the Numbers:

49 - Number of points our Open girls scored
8 - Our 8A girls won by 8 points.
4 - A close, 4-point loss for our 7A girls.
14 - The number of points our 10A girls scored

FOOTBALL

Coordinator: Mr Tim Arnold – t.arnold@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Round 7 Wrap - All games cancelled due to unplayable fields

Round 8 & 9 Games v St Hilda’s & IGGS: Thursday 20 & Friday 21 May – Please CLICK HERE for the draw.

Please be aware that the Round 9 Football fixtures have been rescheduled due to both schools having other school commitments.

DATE CLAIMER

QGSSSA FOOTBALL OLD SCHOLAR GAME: SATURDAY 5 JUNE - 3:00pm - 6:00pm (kick off 3:30pm – 4:30pm). Further details to follow.

TOUCH

Coordinator: Ms Anne-Marie George - a.george@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Round 7 Wrap - All games cancelled due to unplayable fields

Round 8 Games v St Hilda’s: Friday 21 May. CLICK HERE for the Focus Round Draw.

ROWING

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

Girls are definitely settling into the rhythm of Rowing season with ergo and sculling trials well underway so that crews can be established before Term 3 regattas. 

This weekend sees the girls participating in the first round of sculling selections for the Opens and Year 9 cohorts. PLEASE NOTE: these selections will be run out of St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace Playing fields – Tennyson and timings differ to previous Saturdays. Please see the notice emailed on Tuesday. 

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.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Coordinator: Mrs Nicole Maynard – n.maynard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

This week at Rhythmic Gymnastics, the girls worked tirelessly on their routines. It was great to see everyone smiling while they were hard at work.

Remember – If you are sick or unable to attend Wednesday afternoon training, you must email me directly – n.maynard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please Note – If you are a Year 9 student currently at Ironbark and are interested in Rhythmic Gymnastics, please email me. There are still a couple of spaces to be filled. It’s not too late, we would love to see you 😊

Thank you again Girls for all your hard work this week – you did an amazing job 👍🤸‍♀️

See you all next Wednesday afternoon!

Mrs Maynard 😊

NETBALL

Coordinator: Mrs Anne-Marie Champion – a.champion@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Pre-season training continues with great numbers of girls at both the Springfield and Indooroopilly sessions.

• Tuesday morning training sessions at Springfield – 25/5 | 6.15am – 7.30am
• Thursday morning training sessions at Indooroopilly – 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 have commenced this week, 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.

HOCKEY

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

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.

• Tuesday afternoon training sessions – Cricket Nets/Indooroopilly Campus | 3.30pm – 5.00pm
• 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

Volleyball trials have commenced this week for one session only per age group due to Autumn Fixture games. The full Term 2 training schedule will commence in Week 7 - please see the St Peters App for all the details.

All sessions will take place in the Indoor Gym.

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.

Luke Donatini
Boys Sport Coordinator 
3377 6234 | l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au

We now approach the midway mark of our Term 2 AIC sports and so far, St Peters has achieved some great success across all our sports. It is vitally important that all our teams remain focused on completing the next four rounds of AIC sport strongly with commitment and enthusiasm. For the majority of our teams, this Saturday they will play St Laurence’s College away at their home venues. Traditionally, we have found our round of AIC sport against St Laurence’s College have always been very competitive and displaying a high level of energy from both Colleges. This weekend will be no different.

We do encourage all our St Peters community to come along and support our sporting teams this weekend as we are confident that there will be some exciting games of AIC Rugby, Football and Chess.

We wish all our teams and students every success this coming weekend as they don the St Peters uniform to uphold our Plus Ultra!

Congratulation and Well Done

Earlier this month three St Peters boys represented Metropolitan West Region at the Queensland Secondary Schools Water Polo Championships on the Sunshine Coast. Their team was successful in gaining a podium finish and securing 2nd (Silver) place overall. Congratulations to Marcus M (Year 10), Toby M (Year 11) and Angus H (Year 12) on their recent success at the Queensland Secondary Schools Water Polo Championships – Well done!

AIC Chess Round 4 Games Friday 21 May

This coming Friday, St Peters Chess will compete away to St Laurence’s College in their fourth fixture of the 2021 AIC Chess season. All boys will be bused both to and from St Laurence’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 4 Games Saturday 22 May

This Saturday 22 May St Peters Football teams will compete against St Laurence’s College in Round 4 of AIC Football. Our Junior teams (Years 7 and 8) will be ‘home’ at St Peters whilst our Senior teams (Years 9 to Opens) will play ‘away’ at St Laurence’s College Playing Fields, Runcorn. 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 4 Games Saturday 15 May

This coming Saturday our St Peters Rugby teams will also compete in Rugby games against St Laurence’s College. All 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 was 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

Congratulation to all the boy rowers who competed in their third and final lead up regatta before the Trophy Regatta. Last Saturday was a good day with some fantastic results achieved.  This is very promising leading into the final regatta for the boys. Special mention to the Year 8 boys, who competed in their first 1000m race at last Saturday’s regatta.  The following boys & crews achieved first place at this last Regatta. 

• Ted A, Luca K, Will Y, Flynn G & Elliot J – 1st Year 9 Quad Scull (Div. 2)
• Archie M, Bobby H, Aled T, Samuel G & Elliot J – 1st Schoolboys Quad scull (Div. 2)
• George H – 1st Novice Boys Under 16 Single Scull
• Ethan P & Jun K – 1st Under 16 Mens double Scull (Div. 2)
• Archie M & Angus G – 1st Men’s Under 19 Double Scull (Div. 3)

The final regatta for the 2021 Season for the Boys Rowing Program is in a fortnights time (Saturday 29 May) at Wyaralong Dam.  We wish the all the boys the very best at this regatta.

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 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 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. 

• St Peters Rugby Coordinator: Mr Trent Hacking – t.hacking@stpters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Football Coordinator: Mr Nathan Edwards – n.edwards@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Chess Coordinator: Mr Wolf Stuetzel – w.stuetzel@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Cross Country Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• St Peters Rowing Coordinator: Mr Peter Hicks – p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au  

Tickets $25 each. On sale TOMORROW at 9am.

A photograph for Children of Old Scholars is scheduled to be taken on Thursday 20 May, 11.40 am at Café 45.  For those children in Lower Primary, a SPOSA officer will escort your child to and from the location when required. All other students will make their own way there.  Please encourage your child to attend.

Many thanks,

Virginia and Row
SPOSA Officers

SENIOR SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING | THURSDAY 13 MAY 

The Term 2 Senior School Parent Support Group Meeting was held on Thursday 13 May. Minutes are available on Firefly here.

JUNIOR HIGH PARENT SUPPORT GROUP VIDEO UPDATE | WED 26 MAY VIA EMAIL & FIREFLY

The Term 2 Junior High Parent Support Group video update will be available on Firefly Wednesday 26 May. 

P&F Meeting | Term 3

At the Term 3 P&F Meeting | Monday 30 August, we are planning to having the following presentations:

• The Duke of Edinburgh Program (Anne Tetley-Jones)
• Chapter 1 and PIP Programs (Dr. Matt O’Connor)
• St Peters Social Learning Program (Angela Braby)
• Community Update - MP Berkman and Councillor Mackay

Sip & Scarf Workshop | Thursday 3 June
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Chandler Building, Indooroopilly Campus
Cost: $50.00 per person
Last chance to buy a ticket. Ticket sales closing 9am Monday 24 May.
Get your ticket here.

Sip & Sculpt Workshop | Tuesday 27 July
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Chandler Building, Indooroopilly Campus
Cost: $55.00 per person
Tickets on sale Friday 28 May 9am.

Biggest Morning Tea & Kokedama Workshop | Friday 21 May | SOLD OUT

You can still donate here to help us reach our fundraising goal of $1,000.00. Thank you to the wonderful donors that have already helped us reach $204.00. Proceeds from all P&F Workshops will go towards supporting the Cancer Council.

COMMUNITY HUB

The second-hand uniform shop is open every Thursday during Term from 7:45am until 11:30am in the P&F Centre.

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.