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Friday 29 July
The Dron Auditorium, PAC
7pm
$5 entry (includes your voting token)

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Join us for a session designed to help parents navigate our learning management system and key digital tools used by the College for parent processes.

Set Event Reminder

During this session parents will be shown how to navigate our learning management system and the various digital tools used by the College to manage parent processes. The digital tools to be covered will include:

• myStPeters
• Community Portal
• Firefly
• St Peters App

This session is suitable for parents from Prep to Year 12.

Ross Thomson                     
Director of Community Engagement  

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

How do we encourage the nurturing of faith or spiritual growth in our College community? You might think, I am not a Pastor, a Chaplain, a Christian studies teacher, I am not a regular church goer, I am not a person of great faith, that’s not really my thing. But we are all part of the Christian community present in our school, so we all have a part to play in being formed in faith and influencing others to grow spiritually. Whether we are strong in our Christian identity or not we all impact and influence other people, either positively or negatively. The spiritual values and beliefs we model have an impact on others.

Reflecting on your own spiritual journey, how comfortable are you in talking about your faith, your spirituality to others? Many people find it hard to talk about their spiritual journey for a variety of reasons. They don’t have the language, the background or the confidence. The advantage of teaching in a Lutheran school is that we are all on a journey through life, growing in our knowledge of the Bible, God, and the teachings of the Church together. We are not doing this alone, we are part of a community which welcomes the growth and grace that comes from questioning where are we and where is God in this?

Check out this list of seven 'ush' words below. Seven reasons why people find it hard to talk about their faith. Are there any 'ushs' you empathise with? What would have to change in your life for these 'ushs' not to be a concern or barrier for you?

1. Blush (it’s too personal or private)
2. Hush (I wouldn’t really know what to say)
3. Rush (I would struggle to find the time)
4. Push (I don’t have a right to force my faith on anybody else)
5. Gush (I wouldn’t feel able to speak intelligently about my faith)
6. Mush (my own faith feels confused or unclear)
7. Crush (I’m worried or scared how people might respond)*

Prayer:

Gracious God, help me to take time out to reflect on my own faith journey. Encourage me to engage in those spiritual practices which will grow me closer to you. Give me the grace to live out my faith in my school community and when the opportunity arises to share my faith. Teach me Lord that you are with me in a very real way in all the ordinariness of life, of work and of family. Bless me with your presence Jesus as you bless others through me. Amen.

Pastor Tim Jarick
Indooroopilly Chaplain

*ChurchArmy website

For the safety of all students, staff and parents onsite, I would like to remind parents/guardians to follow the below guidelines when driving and parking around the College.

Guidelines:

When driving in and around the school, it is important to follow these key safety tips: 

1. Set down and pick up of students on College grounds is not permitted.  Parents and visitors are asked to set down and pick up students outside the College grounds.  These restrictions apply from 7.00am to 8.15am and again between 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

The below locations are not set down/ pick up zones at any time: 

• Ross Roy visitors parking
• Business Centre visitors parking
• Schneider Staff Carpark 
• Chapel Carpark 
• Area beside Boys Boarding
• Lohe St entrance near 50m pool
• 25m pool Carpark
• Primary Years Staff Carpark (near Stolz Oval)
• At any roundabout.

2. The general speed limit on campus is strictly 25kph.  While driving past the Prep School the speed limit is 20kph. 

3. Inside the grounds, at all times, drivers are to follow the road rules, signs and directions as they would on any public road.  ‘No standing’ and ‘parking’ signs have been placed to treat specific risks. NEVER DOUBLE PARK OR PARK IN ‘NO STOPPING’ ZONES or on yellow lines. 

4. Several areas on the roads throughout the College have been designated as high traffic pedestrian zones.  These areas are indicated by a large painted red area within a yellow border.  When approaching any of these zones, please be very cautious and aware that pedestrians may wish to cross and that they have right of way.

5. Prep Centre and Rainforest Boom Gates are closed during the following periods:

• 7.45am – 8.15am
• 2.45pm – 3.30pm

6. Prep Carpark – ensure to park in the designated parking bays only.  Double parking is not permitted.

7. Students and Learner Drivers are not permitted to drive through the College grounds at any time and at no times should they be parking on College premises.

8. Please remember mobile phones are not to be used whilst driving.

Drop off & Pick up outside St Peters Lutheran College Grounds

As you are aware, child safety and illegal parking around school zones remains a concern for parents, children, local residents and schools alike.  Parking spaces during pick up and set down times are at a premium and subsequently, competition for these spaces can lead to poor driver behaviour and potentially dangerous parking practices. 

While it is certainly not Brisbane City Council's intention to make parking near schools an overly onerous task, regulating parking activities is necessary to promote safe driving during pick up and drop off times. Over the next school term, Council officers will be attending school zones to ensure safe parking. Parking fines may be issued in cases where illegal parking is observed (ie parking on yellow lines). 

We encourage parents, guardians and visitors of our school to visit Council's website at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic-transport/parking-permits/parking-rules to learn more about parking in Brisbane.

We thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

The Child Protection Policy provides written processes about the appropriate conduct of staff and students that accord with legislation applying in Queensland about the care and protection of children. Further information can be found in the following documents located on Firefly: 

• Child Protection Policy 
• Child Protection Student Leaflet

Monday 8 August

The following cocurricular photos will be taken:

Location:  Café 45

• Chapter One
• Debating
• Environment Committee
• eSports
• Ethics Olympiad
• Future Problem Solving
• Multicultural Committee
• Robotics
• Social Justice Group
• Students4Students
• Theatre Sports
• VAPar

Tuesday 9 August

The following photos will be taken:

Location:  Café 45

• Family/Sibling & Portrait Photo Make up
• 9A and 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos
• Music Photos – schedule, including uniform requirements, will be sent from the Music Department

How to Order:

Cocurricular Photos:  Personalised order forms will be distributed to students after the proofing process has been completed.  This can take several weeks.

9A & 9B:  Personalised envelopes will be distributed to students one week before scheduled photo date.  Ordering can be made online – please follow the instructions on the order form.

Schedules:

Schedules will be uploaded in the coming days.  Please check the APP, Firefly and Student Notices.

If you have any questions, please contact Corrine Hewitt (c.hewitt@stpeters.qld.edu.au)

Cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other life-altering genetic disorders currently affect one in 20 Australian children. Jeans for Genes is a campaign orchestrated by the Children’s Medical Research Institute, aiming to spread awareness and raise funds to support research aimed towards curing genetic diseases. This campaign involves wearing jeans to spread awareness and raise money to help find cures and treatments. Since 1994, over $65 million has been raised, which has eliminated rubella, developed microsurgery techniques for organ transplants, and introduced care for premature infants; however, there is still a long way to go. Funds raised on Jeans for Genes Day help scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute to discover treatments and cures, giving every child an equal opportunity to live a long and happy life. Your donation not only provides hope, but a better future.

St Peters will be holding Jeans for Genes Day on Friday 5 August and students are encouraged to come to school in their blue denim jeans with a gold coin donation to support this worthwhile cause.

A reminder that student supervision commences at 8.00am each day in Lower Primary, and 7.40am in Upper Primary. Please do not drop students off before these times each day as student safety remains a priority at St Peters.

Any students who do arrive early will be taken to Before School Care, and the appropriate fee will be charged.

I thank you in advance for your positive action regarding before school supervision, as keeping our students safe remains a priority at St Peters.

This week and for the remainder of the year, the Primary Years will be focusing on the International Baccalaureate’s Learner Profile. As we continue in our educational partnership, I encourage you to use the language of the Learner Profile in your homes as you talk with your children. More hints on how to do this in weeks to come…

St Peters Parents - Part of our learning community

As a Primary Years parent at St Peters, you are part of a community of learners who contribute meaningfully to your child’s growth and development. While there are several ways you can support your child as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) parent, one of the easiest is through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile.  You will see that the Learner Profile sits in the centre of the Primary Years Programme to the left.  Understanding, using the words, and living the attributes of the Learner Profile will support your child’s learning and growth throughout the Primary Years.

What is the Learner Profile?

The Learner Profile is a set of ten personal attributes identified by the International Baccalaureate Organisation that express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education.  Indeed, part of our purpose is to foster the development of internationally minded people who embody all attributes of the learner profile (IB Standards and Practices, Purpose 3 (0101-03). These human capacities and responsibilities go beyond academic success.  They support the IB’s mission to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

Inquirers:
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research.  We know how to learn independently and with others.  We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Knowledgeable:
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Thinkers:
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators:
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled:
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Open-Minded:
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring:
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Risk-Takers:
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change

Balanced:
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Reflective:
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience.  We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

You can learn more about the Learner Profile from the IB here and on Firefly here.

Simone Mitchell
Head of Teaching and Learning Prep - Year 6

YEAR 8 CAMP

Well, it was certainly one of the coldest camps I can recall. This, to the Year 8 cohorts’ credit, did not slow them down. Upon arrival on Tuesday we had drizzling cold rain and as the day progressed it became more miserable. Students didn’t let the weather get in the way on the glider possum, still screaming in delight as they flew through the air. Even on the first day there were stories of impressive feats and excellent group encouragement, which only continued and improved over the week.

Students were involved in; archery, canoeing, abseiling, orienteering, team games and exciting elements like the leap of faith and giant swing. Everyday I was told stories of students overcoming fears and ‘getting to the top’. These qualities will serve them well for the future as resilience and perseverance are important life skills.

The variety of activities showcased so many wonderful characteristics of the students, teachers and camp leaders. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the teachers that gave up their time to be away with us for the experience and to run sessions such as leadership skills, karate, fashion design, and table setting.

The students all demonstrated a readiness for Ironbark which will be the next adventure to look forward to.

Belinda Byrne
Year 8 Coordinator

STUDENT LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES (including homework help)

If your child is wishing to become involved in something new or would benefit from joining one of the lunch time Clubs or Groups at the College, they can find out more information about when various activities are held on Firefly.  Go to Resources > College Life > Clubs, Groups and Societies>Indooroopilly Activities Schedule & Contacts

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

UNIFORM

Shoes

When was the last time you had a good look at your child’s shoes? Do you remember how they sparkled back on their first day of high school? By the time a child reaches high school they are old enough to be helping with, and learning to take care of washing, ironing and organising their school uniform. This includes making sure their shoes are kept in a reasonable state. I encourage all families to create a weekly chore of checking and polishing school shoes.  A polish which provides some water proofing, such as Kiwi Shoe Polish or Nugget, works best and helps shoes to last longer.

Trouser & Skirt Length

It appears many of our students have had a growth spurt over the holidays – particularly the boys. Could I please ask that the length of trousers and skirts be checked and adjusted where possible or new items purchased. Skirts are designed to be worn to the base of the knee. They also have waistband size adjusters built in so should not need to be rolled up at the waist.

Patricia Aishford
Head of Junior High

On Wednesday this week, a group of Year 10 students attended the World Religions Symposium hosted by the Studies in Religion Department at UQ. Along with students from twelve other schools, our students heard fascinating lectures on Galileo and the Church, the Science and Religion Conflict, and Islam and Society. Break times offered an opportunity to relax among the sandstone buildings and gum trees of UQ’s Great Court and debrief from the lectures.

In the 'Science and Religion Conflict' lecture, Associate Professor, Tom Aechtner, debunked the common misperception that Science and Religion have always been in conflict with one another. He demonstrated instead how many key figures in the early modern Scientific Revolution were motivated by their faith and operated on religious presuppositions, and how religious identity and scientific scholarship have not been mutually exclusive ever since. Shifting focus to today, he discussed how religious, political and economic interests have contributed to various kinds of science denial, and how more robust understanding of both religion and science will help societies navigate important issues such as the COVID pandemic.

The 'Islam and Society' lecture, delivered by Dr Ryan Williams, offered students insights into the history and experiences of Muslims in Australia, from pre-colonial interactions between South-East Asian traders and Indigenous Australians through to recent attacks against the Muslim community in Brisbane. An overview of key beliefs and practices of the Islamic faith gave the students a different, and more balanced, picture to what we often see in mainstream media and political discourse.

The day ended with a Q&A session with the presenters, where the students and teachers could ask any questions, from specific questions about the day’s lectures through to the employability of people who study Religion at UQ. It was encouraging to hear about the beneficial, and employable, skills and knowledge gained through Studies in Religion in particular and the Bachelor of Arts more generally. Our students engaged well with the UQ faculty in this Q&A session, asking thoughtful questions. We were also the only group to grab a photo with the lecturers at the end of the day!  

Dr David Evans
Christian Studies and Humanities Teacher

The Year 11 Semi Formal, held at the end of Term 2, was a fantastic night enjoyed by all in attendance.

Our Year 11 students were a genuine credit to the St Peters community with regards to their conduct and engagement on the night.

There is no finer way to celebrate the penultimate year of school than with close friends and form class teachers who have enjoyed the journey with the students over the previous 18 months.

We look forward to the remainder of the 2022 as we approach Year 12.

“Don’t play for safety. It’s the most dangerous thing in the world.” Hugh Walpole

Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 3

The following sports will be on offer in Term 3

• AIC Basketball
• AIC Tennis
• Girls Club (WDNA) Netball
• Primary Track & Field (Draft Primary Years Track and Field only)

Sign on information for AIC Basketball and Tennis has been emailed to Year 4 - 6 boy’s parents.

Boys Basketball

Years 4 - 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Basketball Competition. Training will be on Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm – 5:00pm at St Peters Outside Gym Courts. Venue and game times for the AIC Basketball Season will be posted on the St Peters APP throughout Term 3. All AIC Basketball games will be played on Friday afternoons.

Boys Tennis

Years 4 - 6 boys will be playing in the AIC Tennis Competition. Training will be on Friday afternoon, 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Lohe Street Tennis Courts. Venue and game times for the AIC Tennis Season will be posted on the St Peters APP throughout Term 3. All AIC Tennis games will be played on Saturday mornings commencing on Saturday 23 July.

Girls Club Netball

St Peters Netball is underway in the 2022 WDNA Season and it was great to see the St Peters teams on court on Saturday. WDNA Netball Games will be played throughout Terms 2 and 3. Please note the UPDATED Game Times for the St Peters Netball Teams – these updated were made following the grading weeks.

St Peters WDNA Netball Game Times – 2022 Season

• St Peters 1    12yrs Div 2    11:20am
• St Peters 2    12yrs Div 3    10:15am
• St Peters 3    12yrs Div 3    10:15am
• St Peters 4    11yrs Div 3    9:10am
• St Peters 5    11yrs Div 3    9:10am
• St Peters 6    10yrs Div 2    8:05am
• St Peters 7    10yrs Div 4    8:05am
• St Peters 8    10yrs Div 3    9:10am
• St Peters 9    9yrs Div 3     8:05am

All players are encouraged to check the WDNA website (https://www.westsnetball.org/) for game courts and Wet Weather updates.

Training Times

Primary Girls WDNA Netball

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

AIC Basketball

• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Outside Gym Courts

AIC Tennis

• Friday afternoon 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Lohe Street Tennis Courts

Primary Years Outside School Hours Term 3 Program

The Primary Years Outside School Hours Term 3 Program gets underway in Weeks 2 and 3. An email has been sent with all the information for the programs on offer to Primary Years students.

Primary Years HPE

Term 3 Years 5 and 6 HPE will be spent enjoying a Court Games Unit for the first five weeks of Term. Following this, we will move into our exciting Hip Hop Dance unit which will culminate in the HIP HOP DANCE SPECATACULAR on Wednesday 14 September.

HPE Dates Term 3

• Court Games: Wednesday 20 July – Friday 12 August
• Hip Hop Dance: Monday 15 August – Wednesday 14 September

The Cricket Support Group invites parents and businesses to support the growth of Cricket at St Peters through sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. Cricket at St Peters has grown over the last couple of years with 2022 becoming the best season at the College for over a decade. Cricket has grown from 15 Cricket teams in 2020 to 22 teams in 2022, with over 250 boys now involved in the sport. 

Opportunities to sponsor St Peters Cricket exist and we ask you to consider sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. There are a number of sponsorship packages available so if you interested in sponsoring and supporting Cricket at St Peters please contact the Cricket Support Group at cricketpsg@stpeters.qld.edu.au to request a Sponsorship Prospectus. This is a wonderful opportunity for your business to gain exposure through a number of avenues at the College.

St Peters Cricket needs your support.

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

After a successful trial round of boy’s sport last Saturday against Iona College, St Peters are ready and eager to commence the competitive season for AIC Basketball and Tennis.

Round 1 of AIC Basketball and Tennis will see our College verse Padua College with our Senior teams playing at ‘away’ venues and our Junior teams playing ‘home’ at St Peters Lutheran College.

For more information pertaining to game times and venues of all boy’s sport fixtures for this coming weekend, please check the St Peters App.

Please CLICK HERE for AIC Basketball Round 1 games for this Saturday

Please CLICK HERE for AIC Tennis Round 1 games for this Saturday

St Peters Track & Field Up and Running

St Peters Track & Field is well and truly underway and we are already experiencing really good participation numbers at training. Similar to last year, we are really excited for the 2022 Track & Field season and we are sure it will not disappoint.

This week St Peters had more than 90 students compete that the Northern Eagles District Track & Field Trials on Wednesday and Thursday. We are confident that our athletes are preparing well and in good shape to do many more special things in 2022. We wish them continued success and encourage any students wanting to get involved to do so with great enthusiasm.

For further information about training and upcoming Track & Field meets, please refer to the St Peters App.

Please CLICK HERE for 2022 T&F Calendar and Training Schedule

Term 3 Coordinator Contact Details

The below named Coordinators have already been communicating via email with all boys who have sign on and who have been attending training. We do ask that all boys please open and read these informational emails which pertain to their chosen sport for Term 3.

Our AIC Term 3 Boys Sport Coordinators for 2022 are:

• AIC Basketball – Mr Orhan Memedovski o.memedovski@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• AIC Tennis – Mrs Lija Marshall l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• AIC Track & Field – Mr Luke Donatini l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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.

Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion

"We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy." Joseph Campbell

Thank you to the many St Peters families who supported their daughters’ involvement in sport over the weekend, it certainly was a good one for Girls Sport. We really appreciate the support shown by our families to allow us to continue to provide the girls an amazing sporting experience.

CONGRATULATIONS – GIRLS SPORT TERM 3 OPEN TEAMS & CAPTAINS

To continue our Girls Sport tradition, last Thursday Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney joined us to present the Open uniforms to our 2022 QGSSSA Open Netball, Volleyball, Tennis & Hockey teams & also our 1st VIII Rowers. It was great to have parents attend the presentation as we celebrated the great achievement of the girls, and an opportunity to come together before the season begins.

When presenting the girls their uniforms, Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney spoke about the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level and the role models they are to our younger students. They also spoke about our motto, 'Plus Ultra’ and striving for ever higher to give their all to inspire others in their respective sports.

We thank Mr Kotzur and Mrs Delaney for joining us and inspiring our girls.

QGSSSA NETBALL

Kayla N, Mia B-W, Sian Z, Milly T, Renee C, Aldora T, Annie I, Leilani F, Ella Mac, Makayla C & Jazelle D

Congratulations to our Netball Captains: Milly T, Luci G & Renee C and Vice-Captains: Olivia C & Annie W

QGSSSA VOLLEYBALL

Chloe B, Ophelia T, Paige F, Amelia vW, Poppy B, Remaya B, Helena B, Savannah N & Maisie P

Congratulations to our Volleyball Captains: Sonia McG & Paige F and Vice-Captains: Chloe B & Amelia vW

QGSSSA TENNIS

Jemma G, Hayley J, Mia H-M, Emily L, Rachael M & Maddie S

Congratulations to our Tennis Captains: Hayley J & Jemma G and Vice-Captain: Ria R

QGSSSA HOCKEY

Ella-Jaye H-L, Zoe T, Niamh d- J, Ella Y, Oona B, Sammi N, Amelie P, Brogan T, Tayden T, Caitlin M, Jazelle C, Bianca VZ, Josie B, Stella C, Helena R, Andrea d P & Isabelle G

Congratulations to our Hockey Captain: Sammi N and Vice-Captain: Tayden T

ST PETERS ROWING OPEN 1st VIII CREW

Lulu B, Giselle G, Brie D, Robyn M, Bridgett D, Zoe M, Niamh B, Niamh S & Maddie McG

Congratulations to our Rowing Captains: Giselle G & Zoe M and Vice-Captain: Robyn M

WINTER FIXTURES - NETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HOCKEY & TENNIS

Congratulations to all girls on the way they represented St Peters last Saturday in the first round of QGSSSA Winter Fixtures. It’s always great to get the first games played so our teams & coaches can move forward with their training plans for the season. It was a successful round for all sports against opponents Ipswich Girls Grammar School which was pleasing to see.

Round 2 this Saturday sees us take on Clayfield College. Please watch for communication from your respective sport coordinators and keep an eye on the St Peters App for the weekly draw.  Please ensure you arrive on time and in the correct St Peters uniform to prepare for your games. Please ensure you wear St Peters Senior Jerseys or tracksuit tops, no hoodies please. Good luck to all teams.

NETBALL

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

OLD SCHOLARS GAME & 2022 SEASON LAUNCH

For the second year running the St Peters Netball Old Scholars game was a huge success with many of our current Netballers joining us in the gym to watch our 2022 Open Team take on our Old Scholars team. The Old Scholars were a great mix of old & new and proved to be a formidable unit to give the Open team a good hit out before Round 1.

With a fantastic afternoon tea provided on by our Netball PSG, the girls enjoyed watching a high-quality game. The experience of our Old Scholars with Kylie Betson (10A & 8B coach) leading the way saw the Old Scholars get off to a great start, but the determination and talent of the youth in our Open team saw them fight back and they were up by 3 at ¾ time. The last quarter was goal for goal before the Old Scholars got a run on and ended up winning by one point, 26 – 25. What a game, the crowd was vocal, and Mr Kotzur was very impressed!!

We are looking forward to next year already and we thank our Old Scholars for joining us to kick start the 2022 QGSSSA Netball season!

Thank you also to Abbey & Hayley for umpiring and Sophie & Tilly for scoring.

DATE CLAIMER:

• VICKI WILSON FINAL SERIES: Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August
• RESCHEDULED GAMES - 8A, 9A & Open teams due to the Vicki Wilson Final Series – Tuesday 2 August, 4.00pm @ Downey Park Courts 

Round 2 Draw v Clayfield College & BGGS: Saturday 23 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw

HOCKEY

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

Round 2 Draw v Clayfield College & BGGS: Saturday 23 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw

VOLLEYBALL

Coordinator: Ms Natalie Holman & Mr Josh Bjelke-Petersen – girlsvolleyball@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Round 2 Draw v Clayfield College & BGGS: Saturday 23 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw

DATE CLAIMERS:

• 2022 Senior Volleyball Schools Cup: Friday 5, Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 August 
• RESCHEDULED GAMES - Open & Senior A team due to the Senior Volleyball Schools Cup – Thursday 4 August, 4.00pm @ BGGS Indoor Gym.

TENNIS

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

Round 2 Draw v Clayfield College & BGGS: Friday 22 & Saturday 23 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw

BSRA ROWING

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

Congratulations to the following students who compete in the South Queensland Schools State Rowing Championships last weekend. 

• Girls Open VIII - Niamh S, Madeleine M, Niamh B, Zoe M, Bridget D, Robyn M, Brianna D, Giselle G & Luella B – 2nd
• Girls Year 10 quad scull – Maya C, Eva H, Jessica M, Tiare R & Esther L – 2nd
• Girls Year 10 single scull – Eva H – 2nd
• Boys Open Quad – Dominic B, Archie M, Jack U, Liam D & Jasper C – 2nd
• Boys Open four - Dominic B, Archie M, Jack U, Liam D & Jasper C – 3rd

We wish the Rowing Girls all the best in their first regatta this weekend at Wyaralong, Good luck girls!

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

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

Thank you girls! Another fantastic training session from both the 3:30pm and 5:30pm groups! Only 1 week to go before our full-dress rehearsal 😊

The goal this week, was again all about choreography, formations, routine repetitions and continuing with our competition fitness.

Date Claimer: 

• Full Dress Rehearsal – WEDNESDAY 27 JULY (Week 3)
• QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships - FRIDAY 5 AUGUST (Week 4).

Please note: Details of the QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (including break up party) will be emailed later in the week.

Remember! – it is important to email me if you’re unable to attend training – n.maynard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

As always, keep up the great work, keep practising and keep smiling. I look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday at the full-dress rehearsal…Mrs Maynard 😊🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

TRACK & FIELD

Coordinators: Mr Shaun Nodwell s.nodwell@stpeters.qld.edu.au, Mr Luke Donatini l.donatini@stpeters.qld.edu.au & Mr Jeremy Lohe j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Well done to all girls who have attended training over the first two weeks of Term 3. We need all girls who intend on representing the College at the QGSSSA Track and Field Championships to attend training regularly. It is important that that you are consistently at training in the lead up to the first meet on Friday 5 August. Please check the St Peter App to ensure you know when sessions are on for Sprints, Middle Distance, Throws and Jumps. If you have any questions around the QGSSSA Track and Field program, please see Mr Donatini in Sports House or Mr Lohe at Springfield!

DATE CLAIMER – QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Thursday 15 September

Please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 training schedule.

TOUCH ALL SCHOOLS

Coordinator: Mrs Belinda Byrne – b.byrne@stpeters.qld.edu.au

To follow on from last year, St Peters will again be entering an U13 and U15 teams into the All Schools Touch Competition to be held in Term 4 down the Gold Coast.

The first trials for all girls hoping to be a part of this wonderful opportunity is this Sunday 24 July @ Harts Road Oval, 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

DRESS CODE FOR WEEKEND SPORTING FIXTURES

When attending/watching other sporting fixtures, girls are asked to ensure they are wearing their St Peters Formal uniform or if they are playing, their St Peters playing uniform is allowed. (PE Uniform or casual clothing is not allowed).

WET WEATHER

Please keep an eye on the St Peters App for cancellations. We will endeavour to do this by 1.30pm for afternoon training sessions and 5.30am for morning training sessions. Updates for game days will also be provided, students will also receive an email.

Please support our greater College community by visiting the Business Directory on our website for all your goods and services needs.

St Peters holds numerous events throughout the year to showcase the talents of our students and grow our College community. We have a host of generous sponsors who get behind these events and we know that none of our efforts would be possible without their support. Please take the time to browse this Business Directory. There are a range of industries covered in the list below and we urge you to consider supporting the businesses who support us next time you're looking for one.

If you would like to be included in this Directory, please contact Ross Thomson, Director of Community Engagement, at r.thomson@stpeters.qld.edu.au 

In 2021 the College participated in the Pass it On Project school’s collect with Project Yumi. Below is a message of thank you from the organisation. 

Please accept our thank you for participating in the 2021 Pass it On Project's school collection. We are very pleased to inform you that your donations have been sorted and prepared for shipment to Papua New Guinea. 

It is due to the very generous donations from our partnering schools that we are able to make a huge difference to the lives of children in Papua New Guinea. 

I have also included some pictures of past St Peters donations, including uniforms, being received in PNG. 

Please find attached a thank you letter and participation certificate from the team here at Project Yumi! 

We hope to partner with St Peters in the future and thank you for your support.

The Cricket Support Group invites parents and businesses to support the growth of Cricket at St Peters through sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. Cricket at St Peters has grown over the last couple of years with 2022 becoming the best season at the College for over a decade. Cricket has grown from 15 Cricket teams in 2020 to 22 teams in 2022, with over 250 boys now involved in the sport. 

Opportunities to sponsor St Peters Cricket exist and we ask you to consider sponsoring the sport in the 2022 – 2023 season. There are a number of sponsorship packages available so if you interested in sponsoring and supporting Cricket at St Peters please contact the Cricket Support Group at cricketpsg@stpeters.qld.edu.au to request a Sponsorship Prospectus. This is a wonderful opportunity for your business to gain exposure through a number of avenues at the College.

St Peters Cricket needs your support.

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Complimentary green screen team photo for each table. Additional individual or group photos available for purchase via EFTPOS.