As part of our continuous improvement process, I wish to provide opportunities for parents (Prep to Year 12), and students (Years 5 to 12) to provide us with feedback relating to their views of St Peters Lutheran College across a wide range of areas.
As per previous years, this research is being conducted by MMG Education, a specialist education consultancy that works with schools in the areas of school strategic reviews and stakeholder satisfaction. MMG’s client schools include many of the leading schools across Australia. Parents will be invited to complete a questionnaire over a two week period commencing on Friday 27 September 2024. Students will complete their questionnaires in Week 1 or Week 2 of Term 4.
On Friday 27 September, MMG Education will email you an invitation to participate in the review and provide you with your confidential, secure access to your questionnaire.
To ensure confidentiality and to encourage frank and full expression of views:
All responses will be de-identified;
The data will be reported back to the College in aggregated form only; and
All data collected by MMG Education will remain under its control and archived according to research protocols. The College will not be able to access it.
At the conclusion of the research period, MMG Education will provide the College with a report. This report will then help to guide the ongoing development and improvement of St Peters.
September Holiday Drama Workshop | Disney's Alice in Wonderland
Join the St Peters Drama Club facilitators, BeXD Create, for a September Holiday workshop at the St Peters Performing Arts Centre! In just six days, participants will bring Disney's Alice in Wonderland from script to stage. Open to ages 6–17, all experience levels are welcome!
The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, referred to as Duke of Ed, is a youth development leadership scheme for young people aged 14 to 25 years. Any person can join the award at any time once they have reached the qualifying age. Participants progress at their own pace.
Physical Recreation | Skills | Service
Drop in session: Every Wednesday during lunchtime in DO7
TIME is the single most important ingredient in our relationships, especially when it comes to Dads and their children.
The research is compelling; kids need their Dads. The more a Dad is present and involved in his children’s lives in a positive way, the better the outcomes for them. Fathers make unique and direct contributions to their children’s wellbeing, from better physical health to more prosperity. Children with involved Dads are smarter (they have higher IQs!) and more prosperous. They also have a better sense of self-esteem and grow up with more self-control, confidence, and self-worth.
Additionally, it’s better for Dad!
Dads who spend time with their kids are more likely to be satisfied with their lives, feel less psychological distress, and have more empathy. They also have a greater sense of self, feel greater general wellbeing, and have more happiness in their relationships. And when a father is emotionally involved with his children, it acts as a buffer against work-related stresses.
It’s important to acknowledge that not all children have the privilege of a safe and supportive father figure, and many single parents do an exceptional job raising their children independently. Regardless of family structure, the most important factor is a loving and nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued.
However, if you’re a Dad who has the opportunity to be involved in your child’s life, embrace it. The impact you have on your child’s development is profound and lasting.
Dads, being a parent is one of the most important and rewarding roles you’ll ever have. It’s also demanding and requires you to constantly adapt and learn. Kids grow up so fast, so every moment counts. By spending time with your kids, you’re not just making memories, you’re shaping their future and strengthening your bond.
Being present means being there for the everyday moments, like sharing meals, playing together, or even just hanging out. These seemingly small interactions build a strong foundation for your relationship.
Dr Justin Coulson
It was both a pleasure and a privilege to recently host our annual Father’s Day Breakfast, where we warmly welcomed many fathers, grandfathers, and other significant male figures into Lower Primary for a shared meal and fellowship.
This celebration of male role models goes beyond honouring biological fathers. Grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, and mentors all play vital roles in our personal growth. Through their life experiences, values, and the lessons they’ve shared, these individuals shape who we are, inspire our ambitions, and impart skills that stay with us for life.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Krupa Raniga and the wonderful group of parents who once again made the Father’s Day stalls possible this year. Your efforts behind the scenes are truly appreciated, and this event could not happen without your dedication. Another big thanks to Sinead Ray and the Senior School Hospitality students for providing the delicious food and refreshments, and to our Year 6 student leaders who assisted throughout the morning. Your contributions made this occasion one to remember!
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
Junior High
Farewell Term 3
As we approach the end of a busy, and sometimes challenging term, so too we approach a changeover in a number of key staff positions within Junior High.
I have appreciated both the opportunity and experience that has come from working in the role of Acting Head of Junior High for the past 9 months, following Mrs Patricia Aishford’s resignation at the end of 2023. In Term 4 I will return to my substantive position as Deputy Head of Junior High, supporting the new Head of Junior High, Mr Maxwell Forbes.
In my role this year as Acting Head of Junior High, I have been supported by an amazing group of staff, and must make special mention of Mrs Amanda Huxham (Acting Deputy Head of Junior High) who has made an invaluable contribution to Junior High this year – through supporting her colleagues, the students and our parents. She has also guided and mentored our Junior High Leaders throughout the year, coordinated many wonderful Assemblies and worked tirelessly on behaviour management processes. Mrs Huxham is returning to work in the Senior School next term and we will definitely miss her.
Thank you too to the Junior High Year Level Coordinators - Mr Benjamin Higgins (Year 9), Miss Helena Lambert (Year 8), and Mrs Allie Walsh (Acting Year 7 Coordinator). These individuals, along with our outstanding Administration and Junior High Reception staff, and members of our Counselling and Chaplaincy teams, have done an outstanding job in supporting our Junior High community throughout the year and I thank them sincerely. We look forward to welcoming and supporting Mr Forbes, as he commences his new role as Head of Junior High in Term 4.
Kelly Fox Acting Head of Junior High
Year 7 News – Allie Walsh, Acting Year 7 Coordinator
In Year 7 we have focused on building relationships with one another, following on from our Fun and Friendship Camp at the end of Term 2. Students have spent time discussing positive relationships and how to interact with one another in person and online. We have had guest speakers at our Year Level Assembly including some of our newly elected 2025 Prefects, who spoke about their experiences with bullying or how they would react in certain situations, to help encourage our Year 7s to engage positively with one another. It was powerful to see the enthusiasm the Year 11 Prefects Elect had for making the College a more enjoyable place with their ideas for 2025.
The Year 7s enjoyed their first Inter-House Athletics Carnival where their attendance and participation was to be commended. Many of the students really enjoyed the day of competition, sunshine and interaction with other students in their Houses. We also had some Year 7s audition for and perform at SPYGT (St Peters You’ve Got Talent) this year, with Joshua S coming third overall in the competition.
The students have continued to build on developing good organisational and study skills throughout their Pastoral Care lessons and we look forward to continuing this and preparing them for their transition to Year 8 next term. We have also had many of our Class Representatives sharing about their experiences with our cocurricular programs to encourage further participation into the future. It has been a busy but fulfilling term for the Year 7 Cohort.
Year 8 News - Helena Lambert, Year 8 Coordinator
Year 8 has had a productive and engaging term. We started with a memorable Week 1 Camp that helped students build strong connections and embrace new experiences.
Academically, Year 8 students have demonstrated impressive commitment, showing notable progress in their studies. They've also excelled in extracurricular activities, achieving successes in Sports, Arts, and more. Alongside their academic and extracurricular efforts, students have continued to develop their character strengths, gaining a better understanding of themselves and how they fit into the St Peters community.
Overall, it’s been a term of growth, hard work, and accomplishment for our Year 8 cohort. Congratulations to all for their contributions and achievements!
Year 9 News – Ben Higgins, Year 9 Coordinator
This term has been a busy and rewarding one for our Year 9 students. Ironbark group EF enjoyed a rich, character-building experience at Ironbark, while GH are currently in their final week. All reports from Ironbark highlight how GH has been an incredibly supportive, cohesive, and enthusiastic group, working together to overcome obstacles as a unified team. Looking ahead, we are excited for JK’s upcoming departure to Ironbark on Tuesday, October 1. We will be sharing departure logistics with parents and caregivers in the coming days.
As we approach the end of Term 3, and with Term 4 being their final term as Junior High students, we can reflect on the incredible growth and personal development they've experienced. This is an important phase in their St Peters journey as they prepare for the exciting transition into Senior School, where they will continue to build on the skills and experiences they have gained this year.
The Arts
Collective Visions IB Visual Art Exhibition - Tuesday 3 September 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for refreshments in the lower PAC foyer exhibition continues until 10 September.
Adam B
Ella Y
Georgia B
Grace G
Michaela R
Mijili P
Naomi L
IB Art students presented Collective Visions an exhibition in the Performing Arts Centre.
The students develop their personal aesthetic and select an area of interest to pursue across the two-year course.
This culminates in an exhibition of a body of work to an audience.
These students enjoyed sharing their vision and getting positive feedback from a supportive audience who were most impressed with the standard of work and the complex themes explored.
Sport
Primary Sport
PRIMARY SPORT TERM 4
All information regarding Primary Sport can be accessed via FIREFLY. A summary of the competitive sport on offer in Term 4 is below:
I am delighted to share with you that our Term 4 Primary Cocurricular Timetable is now live. There are some fantastic activities on offer in Term 4.
All information regarding Primary Cocurricular activities can be accessed via FIREFLY
Australian rules Years 4 – 6 Boys
We're excited to introduce Australian Rules Football to our Primary Years Sports program! Training for Years 4-6 will start in Term 4, with a goal of forming a team for AIC in Term 1, 2025. Year 6 students will also benefit as they move up to the Year 7 team next year. This energetic sport is perfect for developing skills, resilience, and teamwork, while enhancing fitness, agility, and strategic thinking. Training begins in Week 4 of Term 4, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm at Mayer Oval, Indooroopilly. To register your interest or learn more, click here.
AIC Basketball Season
As the Basketball season ends, I’m excited to share the progress and highlights from our four Primary Basketball teams.
5A – The 5A team has made remarkable strides, both individually and as a group. Their resilience and sportsmanship have shone through, especially in a tough AIC draw. It’s been fantastic to see them play with such determination and maintain their enthusiasm, regardless of the outcome.
5B – Our Year 5 boys in 5B have had a season of growth and enjoyment. Their skills have developed noticeably, highlighted by their impressive 15-point performance against St Pats College. Their positive attitude and eagerness to improve have been key to their progress this season.
6A – The 6A team has demonstrated consistent determination and resilience. Their sportsmanship and commitment to improvement have been truly commendable. As the season closes, their positive approach and dedication are something to be proud of.
6B – The 6B boys have shown great improvement throughout the season. Their understanding of the game and enjoyment on the court have been evident, thanks to their hard work and positive attitude.
A standout moment was last Friday when all four teams played side by side on Harts Road Courts against Villanova. This display of teamwork and spirit was a fantastic end to a successful season. Congratulations to all our players for their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the season! Thank you to the coaches and Miss Smith for all their hard work and support.
AIC Tennis Season
As we conclude the Tennis season, I’m thrilled to reflect on the tremendous growth and dedication of our young athletes. Our Year 6 Tennis teams have shown exceptional commitment and skill throughout the season, embodying teamwork and resilience. The progress they’ve made, and their consistent effort have been truly impressive. The Year 5 Tennis teams also demonstrated great effort and sportsmanship despite facing challenging competition and particularly being half Year 4 students.
A heartfelt thank you to the coaches for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the season. Your dedication has been instrumental in helping our players develop their skills and achieve their best. Congratulations to all our players and coaches on a fantastic season!
Girls Water Polo
Join the St Peters Club Water Polo program! It's a fantastic way for our students to dive into one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports. Our program helps girls build skills and strategies while making new friends. New students starting at St Peters in Term 1, 2025, are also welcome to join at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season, giving them a head start in settling in and forming friendships. For more information, click HERE.
GIRLS PRIMARY ALL SCHOOLS TOUCH TOURNAMENT
We are excited to offer our Years 5-6 girls the opportunity to represent St Peters in the upcoming BTF Primary All Schools Touch Tournament, scheduled for the weekend of 19-20 October at J.F O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield.
To ensure our team is well-prepared, we’ll be running four more training sessions every Tuesday from 3:30pm-4:30pm at the Indooroopilly Campus. Training begins in Term 3 on 3 September and continues through to Term 4.
Training Schedule Term 4:
Week 1: Tuesday 1 October – Harts Road Oval
Week 2: Tuesday 8 October – Harts Road Oval
Week 3: Tuesday 15 October – Harts Road Oval
Springfield students can take the shuttle bus to Indooroopilly for training. A St Peters Girls Touch Singlet is required and can be purchased from School Locker or Shop 45 at St Peters Indooroopilly. A $50.00 fee covers registration for the tournament and coaching. This can be paid via the payment portal.
If your daughter is interested in joining, please click HERE. For any questions, contact Miss Laura Buckby (l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au) or Ben Shields.
2024 Aquathlon & Triathlon Regional Trials
Attached is the Regional Trial Notice for the Aquathlon and Triathlon. Click here.
Aic TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to all boys who have taken part in the four Track & Field meets over the last month. A team will be selected from the data gathered and those who have been successful will be notified.
CHAMPIONSHIP 3 and 4 October [Term 4 Week 1] (invite only)
ST PETERS LEARN TO SWIM HOLIDAY INTENSIVE
St Peters Learn to Swim will be running holiday intensive sessions for all current and new St Peters swimmers.
Purpose of Intensives:
The holiday intensive program aims to fast track your child’s swimming progression.
The holiday intensive program offers three 30-minute swimming lessons per week (run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) for $75.00 (plus booking fees) per swimmer each week. The session time for each level will stay the same for each day of the holiday period.
Week 1 - Monday 16 September, Wednesday 18 September and Friday 20 September
AND/OR
Week 2 - Monday 23 September, Wednesday 25 September and Friday 27 September
There are also some private sessions offered in the holiday intensive program. The fee for a private session is $50.00 per lesson plus booking fees.
Learn to Swim fees will be payable in advance for the holiday intensive program (through Eventbrite) and are non-refundable.
Please follow the instructions below to book lessons:
Thursday 3 & Friday 4 October – AIC Track & Field Championships at QSAC
Tuesday 8 October – Girls Touch v Brigidine Friendly Fixture at Home
Saturday 19 October – AIC Touch Gala Day at St Laurence’s
Saturday 19 October – Girls Primary All Schools Touch
Wednesday 20 November – Prep Swim Carnival
Friday 22 November – Primary Swim Carnival, 25m Pool
Ben Shields Primary HPE
Girls Sport
We’ve reached the end of the term, and what a fantastic journey it has been!
Congratulations to all the girls who have represented St Peters this term—whether on the Hockey field, Netball court, Volleyball court, Tennis court, in Rhythmic Gymnastics, or out on the water with rowing.
A special mention to our Year 12 girls, many of whom have competed for St Peters for the final time. We couldn’t be prouder of your efforts, and we’re grateful for the memories and commitment you’ve brought to our sports teams over the years.
The dedication shown by all our girls has been incredible this term. Watching their growth each week has been a real highlight, and the improvement across our Sports has been outstanding. We’re also immensely grateful for the support and expertise of our coordinators and coaches, whose contributions make these opportunities possible. A big thank you as well to our wonderful Parent Support Groups, whose encouragement and assistance play such an important role in the success of St Peters Sport.
We look forward to sharing an end of season report for each of our QG Winter Fixtures next term.
QGSSSA Premierships
Congratulations to the following teams who have won premierships in the QGSSSA Winter Season.
Netball - Open, Senior A and Senior B.
Volleyball – Open, Senior A, Senior B and 10A
Be sure to visit the QGSSSA website to view all results and final ladder standings.
Good Luck
Best of luck to our Track & Field athletes as they compete in the QGSSSA Championships this week, and to our rowers preparing for the Queensland State Schools Championships at Wyaralong this weekend.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for updates from your sport coordinators and check the St Peters app for information on when Term 4 Sports training will start up again.
Andy McGregor-Lowndes Acting Girls Sport Coordinator
Boys Sport
Last weekend saw the final round of AIC Basketball, Rugby League and Tennis fixtures for 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in making our 2024 Basketball, Rugby League and Tennis season such a successful one. Many thanks to both Georgia Smith (Basketball Coordinator), Nathaniel Bartlett (Rugby League) and Lija Marshall (Tennis Coordinator) for all their hard work each week in ensuring that both sports ran smoothly and effectively.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all our coaches for their support, knowledge and mentoring of our boys. It would be remiss not to thank both the students who participated as well as their families who supported them each week throughout the AIC season.
Without the enthusiasm and support of all the above mentioned, such a successful sporting season of AIC Sport would not have been achieved.
We would like to congratulate the following St Peters Tennis teams who completed the AIC Tennis season as premiers
1sts, 2nds, 3rds, 10A, 10B, 9A, 9B ,
We must also congratulate our Basketball teams who despite most teams having tough seasons developed as the season went on and remained dedicated to training and games.
While our first season of Rugby League was a memorable one with both our Junior and Senior Rugby League teams winning nine games from a possible twelve. With a Senior squad being predominantly comprised of Years 10 and 11 students it was a testament to their ability to record wins against Villanova and St Laurence’s College. While our Juniors were promoted off the back of impressive results and remained undefeated in the As for their three games against IONA, Padua and Villanova. We look forward to seeing this age group continue to progress and develop in the years to come.
Congratulations
Kai G (Year 11) who competed at the World Lifesaving Championships. Kai helped the Australian team to numerous team gold and silver medals as well as individual efforts. Congratulations Kai on a phenomenal achievement, with a selection of events listed below that Kai contributed to:
Gold, world champion youth men beach relay
Gold world champion youth men rescue tube rescue
Gold world champion youth men 4 x 25m manikin relay
Rugby League News
Last weekend, our Juniors rounded off their successful first season of Rugby League with a win against Villanova. After the boys were promoted in Round 5 to the 7A division, they remained undefeated, which was an incredible result! Congratulations, boys, on a fantastic first season. To lose only one game by two points all season to the strongest Rugby League College for the age group is an incredible turnaround from where we started.
While our Seniors narrowly went down to Second XIII premiers Marist College Ashgrove, the boys can hold their heads high for a well-contested match. A thank you and farewell to the 10 departing Seniors who represented the Senior team this year – Alex B, David C, Sam C, Wallace C, Xavier C, Ben F, Grayson G, Dan N, Johnny N & Alex T.
Our boys celebrated a memorable first year of Rugby League for their break-up party in the P&F, organised by Mr Bartlett and coaches.
Tennis News
The final round of 2024 AIC fixtures were played last weekend with St Peters capping off another successful year of Tennis. With Round 7 being a focus Round against Villanova, our Year 9 and Opens were treated to great support from the St Peters community on both Friday afternoon and Saturday morning with each of our teams winning!
This wrapped up an incredible year for AIC tennis where we won the Aggregate Shield for the 10th year in a row and premierships for the following teams: 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, 10A, 10B, 9A, 9B. While 4ths, 8A, 8B, 7A, 7B finished as runners-up.
A special Thank you to our Head Coach, Mark Lewis and our old scholar coaches who work so hard with our AIC Teams.
track & Field News
The fourth and last of our AIC Track & Field Lead Up meets was scheduled for this Wednesday 11 September at The State Athletics Facility (SAF), Nathan. With record attendance for Meet 4, It was one of the last opportunities for our boys to practise and hone their skills before the 2024 AIC Track & Field Championships which will be held in the first week of Term 4. We are extremely proud of the work and enthusiasm our boys have exhibited so far and we are looking forward to seeing what they can achieve at the AIC Championships.
The AIC Track & Field Championships will be held on Thursday 3 October and Friday 4 October at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC). We wish all our athletes the best of success as they finalise their preparations leading into these championships.
Please keep an eye out for the Holiday training schedule to continue to prepare for the Championships!
Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2024.
ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS
Please note, dogs are not permitted on campus to accompany spectators to watch Football or Rugby fixtures (service dogs permitted).
Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters formal uniform. Should a student not be wearing the correct attire when attending a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.
WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS
With regards to wet weather and any unforeseen or potential cancellations of AIC Sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for notifications and alerts via the St Peters App. We will endeavour to keep everyone updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.
Daniel Fraser Boys Sport Coordinator
Community
Ultra Scavenger Hunt 2024 Recap
On Saturday 31 August, families from across all Sub-Schools came together to battle the clock, sweltering afternoon heat and each other in the inaugural St Peters Ultra Scavenger Hunt. 21 teams raced through Jahnke Rainforest and across campus to locate and collect 28 geo pins as well as a number of bonus hidden items including glitter ducks and team selfies with stop signs and logos. Despite the heat, everyone had a marvellous adventure before coming together in the airconditioned P&F Centre to enjoy a sausage sizzle and ice blocks courtesy of the Basketball PSG, right as the Riverfire aerial displays flew overhead! Congratulations to all our winners on the day and a big thank you to our generous parent volunteers and to everyone involved for your enthusiasm and eager participation!
Walter Taylor Bridge Closure | 13 – 30 September
From 5:00am Friday 13 September through to 5am Monday 30 September 2024, the Walter Taylor Bridge will be closed to fully resurface the bridge and undertake important maintenance works on the bridge’s cables and decking units.
Further information about the closure, including road detour maps, is available on the Brisbane City Council website.
Sponsors and Supporters
2024 Sponsors
Business Directory 2024-2
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.
The McHardy Group provide electrical services to residential, commercial and industrial clients - from simple repairs and fault finding to new build electrical design and installation. To see their website CLICK HERE
At The Paws Room we know your dog is more than a pet. They are family. You bring out the best in each other, by being together. We believe that dog and human decor can be seamlessly integrated to enhance feelings of comfort and connection and create a sense of belonging. Our luxury wooden dog crate furniture collection aims to be in harmony with both the style of your home and the everyday needs of your dog through good design, sustainable materials and dual functionality as a crate and table in one. Fetch a Paws Room piece as your dog’s happy space at your place. To see 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.
