Grand Final tickets on sale NOW!

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

Purchase here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/... 

Come and support your favourite act!

Hosted by Kat Feeney, there are some terrific prizes to be won including Hundred Acre Bar voucher, movie tickets, Brick Lane Brewery & Craft Wine products and many many more!

• Best Dressed Male & Female
• Best Dressed Team
• Trivia First and Last Teams
• Lucky door prizes

If you don’t yet have tickets please contact Nicola Britton n.britton@stpeters.qld.edu.au as some tables have availability.

Don't miss out! Final tickets on sale now and close on Thursday 11 August.

Join us for a legendary lunch this August

The St Peters Sports Lunch is back in full force in 2022 and once again we have a truly legendary line-up!

St Peters’ 2022 Legends Sports Lunch will take place at Hillstone, St Lucia on Friday 26 August. Hosted by captivating media personality and former AFL Legend, Richard Champion, the event will feature five sporting legends speaking about their own careers. Our Guest Speakers include:

• Scott Draper (Tennis – Grand Slam mixed doubles)
• Ruby Bakewell-Doran (Netball – Queensland Firebirds & Australian Diamonds)
• Adam Reynolds (NRL – Brisbane Broncos)
• Shayna Jack (Swimming – Australian and Commonwealth Champion)
• Sam Cordingley (Australian Rugby Union – Wallabies & Queensland Reds GM)
• Nat Wright (Super W Queensland Reds & Australian 7s Development Squad)

From International wins, to sporting suspensions; Leading state and National teams, to overcoming injuries and working non-stop to make the team, our six special guests have a wealth of legendary experience between them. Come along to hear about their career highs, how they’ve managed National representation and what they’re up to now. The day is set to be one of inspirational tales and incredible memories.

Tickets

$150 each or $1,400 for a table of 10

Includes

• Two-course meal
• Three hour drinks package
• Silent auction
• Raffle prizes

Support our students

Funds raised at the 2022 Legends Sports Lunch will go towards developing sporting opportunities for our students.

Book as a single or a table of 10.

During the last month of Term 2 I had the opportunity to take some time for sabbatical. Part of the purpose of my Sabbatical was to engage in a period of focused professional learning removed from the day-to-day environment of leading a large complex school. I was fortunate to undertake a couple of short courses at Graduate Schools of leading American Universities. I found the time to be stimulating and energising. (Love of Learning is one of my top Character Strengths!) The opportunity to learn from some of the leading University Professors in their field; to interact in respectful discussion with people from different cultures around the world and be challenged in my thinking; and having to prepare for classes the next day by reading journal articles late into the night was a truly amazing opportunity. It certainly provoked my learning about how we can continue to develop and improve St Peters.

The whole experience reminded me of the importance of being a lifelong learner. The world around us continues to change at an increasing rate. Our ability to adapt to these changes, thrive actually, is dependent upon our ability to continue to learn. It’s been suggested that we need to be able to learn at least as fast as the rate of change in the environment in which we live and operate. The experience also reminded me of the importance of a St Peters education empowering our students to become Lifelong Learners by helping them develop the skills and learning dispositions that will enable them to learn throughout their lives long after they have graduated from the College. As important as the subject content that our students learn in their classes are the skills of learning. We endeavour to address this in a number of ways. For example, the International Baccalaureate PYP Program that the College offers in the Primary Years places a strong emphasis on developing key learning dispositions that helps our youngest students to be effective learners both now and into future. I was delighted when I walked around the campus last week to see practical examples of those skills of learning being taught and practiced. The Year 7s for example were setting Learning Goals in their Pastoral Care class and some of the Year 12 Biology classes were undertaking Mind mapping activities to consolidate their prior knowledge in preparation for the unit ahead.

As we continue to develop St Peters as a flourishing learning community the skills of learning (the how) combined with the subject matter (the what) will continue to play an important part of a St Peters Education.

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

Since 1945, St Peters Lutheran College has valued its school uniform, serving as a means of common ground for students that unites them. Despite various changes over more than seven decades, the purpose of the College uniform has always been to enable students to develop a sense of belonging and connectedness to St Peters as a unique educational and faith community. 

Wearing of the uniform is important in establishing and building our culture. A strong culture of wearing our uniform proudly supports a school environment that has; a strong sense of community, is committed to the pursuit of excellence and where student ownership of their learning and behaviour is important. The uniform serves to establish the College’s expectations of students and students’ expectations of themselves. When dressed to a high standard, students’ choices reflect those high standards. It also teaches self-discipline and instils self-respect.

The College is conservative in its approach to the Student Dress Code. The uniform is designed to create a sense of individual and collective pride in identification as a student of the College.  

When following the Student Dress Code and wearing the uniform correctly, the roots of self-discipline automatically start growing into their character.  This prepares them for roles into adulthood where they have to dress a certain way, like an interview or a formal meeting.  

Wearing the uniform correctly is an expectation for all students enrolled at the College. The school uniform draws attention to our College, and great care should be taken to ensure it is always worn to a high standard, is kept clean, neat, repaired and replaced, as necessary.

We ask all students to reflect on what it means to be a member of the St Peters Lutheran College community, to remember who they represent when they are wearing the College uniform and to ensure that they are always wearing it with pride. 

Over the coming weeks I will be focussing on the many different components of the College uniform, highlighting the College expectations and possible consequences for not meeting these expectations.

Cocurricular, 9A & 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos, Music Photos and Family/Sibling and Portrait Photo make up.

Monday 8 August

The following co-curricular photos will be taken in Café 45:

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

Tuesday 9 August

The following photos will be taken in Café 45:

• Between 7.00am and 8.00am Family/Sibling & Portrait Photo Make up day – Primary Years students will need to be supervised by a parent/guardian during this time.
• 9A and 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos
• Music Photos

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:

Cocurricular schedule is attached HERE.  

Music schedule (including Family/Sibling/Portrait make up day) is attached HERE.  

Please check the APP, Firefly and Student Notices.

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

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

St Peters is liaising with bus companies to investigate the possibility of a charter bus service to Indooroopilly Campus for families residing in the Centenary suburbs from 2023. 

This service will depend on the level of interest from families and the economic viability for the bus provider. If you live in the Centenary suburbs (Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Sinnamon Park, Westlake), you should have received an email from St Peters Community this week with a link to the survey. We kindly request your feedback be submitted by Friday 5 August. If you didn’t receive the email, please contact Nicola Britton on 3377 6155 or n.britton@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please CLICK HERE for the most recent Multicultural Committee Newsletter.

Parade of Nations

Primary Years | Monday 1 August

Junior High and Senior School | Friday 5 August

SUBJECT SELECTIONS

Years 11 and 12 (2023) Pathway and Subject selection information evenings and presentations are now completed. SET Plan interviews will be held next week and whilst they are not compulsory, we encourage all families to access this service. Time, location and details are below.

SET PLAN INTERVIEWS

WHEN: Monday 1 August – Thursday 4 August, 3.30pm – 5.30pm

WHERE: Middle Floor Theile House

HOW TO BOOK: No need to book, just come in (Deli style)

ALL WELCOME - NOT COMPULSORY

Parents of students starting Years 9,10 and 11 in 2023 will receive a Subject Selection Web email this week. The email with contain information about the process of selecting subjects, login details and release dates. Please contact the Academic Hub if you do not receive this email by Friday 29th July.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE – Plus Ultra

The University of Queensland offers an Enhanced Studies Program that offers students to apply for a one semester University subject. Our very own Aaron T (Year 12) has completed a Mathematics subject with a High Distinction. The course covered an Introductory to Calculus and a Linear Algebra Course. (see photo) Aaron has offered to speak with the younger cohort about his experience. Well done Aaron.

Rachael Turnbull
Head of 7-12 Curriculum - Students

On Wednesday, Senior Ethics Team (Melinda H, Lachie B, Natasha W & Noah D) competed against teams from across Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada in the Ethics Olympiad International Finals. 

Melinda also spoke at the Future Problem Solving State Resource Day to students from schools from schools across Brisbane at St Jospeh's Gregory Terrace.

TERM THREE PRIMARY YEARS LIBRARY NEWS

Since 1945, The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has celebrated Book Week in educational institutions, bookstores and libraries across Australia. The theme for the 2022 CBCA Book Week is ‘Dreaming with Eyes Open’.

Activities in the Primary Years will include; a number of competitions to celebrate Book Week, Book Fairs for both Lower Primary and Upper Primary, a Primary Years Book Week Chapel, a theatre performance for Lower Primary students to enjoy and a Primary Years Book Week Dress Up and Giving Day where students and staff are encouraged to dress as a favourite book character (home-made costumes) and donate a gold coin (or more!) to support our Book Week Fundraising Project – the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

DATES TO NOTE

Mon 1-5 Aug (Week 4) 
Woodrow Library Book Fair

Thurs 18 – 23 Aug (end Week 6/start Week 7)
Lower Primary Book Fair 

Tue 23 Aug (Week 7)
PY Book Week Chapel (Chapel offerings towards the Indigenous Literacy Foundation) - 11-11.30am in PAC
Story Quest Performance for Prep to Y3 students

Wed 24 Aug
Book Week Dress Up and Giving Day. Students are asked to donate a small cash donation towards our Book Week Fundraising Project - the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

For further information, please check the Lower Primary Library and Woodrow Library Firefly pages.

LEARNER PROFILE FOR PARENTS

This week we spotlight the Learner Profile caring.

Students who are CARING want people around them to be happy and are sensitive to their needs.

They think about the world and work to take care of their community and the environment.  They

remember to treat others how they themselves would like to be treated.

How can parents help to develop students who are Caring at home?

• Role model the caring behaviour you would like to see in your child all the time.  Using kind words, helping people without being asked, being an active listener all show your child that you care about people.  Even a simple thing, like holding a door for someone, shows your child that you are aware of others around you and want to help them.
• Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.  Sometimes this can be challenging for busy families, but make the effort to establish these habits in your home.  By developing children who care about the environment, you are helping the future of the globe.
• Smile.
• Listen to understand.
• After reading a book, spend some time considering how the people in the book acted.  Was someone in the book caring?  How can we connect the behaviours of characters in the book with the behaviours in our own life?  What would we do differently?  What would we do the same?

I encourage you as parents to be on the ‘look out’ for these reflections of care in your home, name them and talk about them. Drop into both Primary Years Administrations if you feel as though you would like to access our ‘caring’ cards for use in your home.

Year 11’s began the 2023 Prefect selection process last week as the annual Leadership Breakfast series began. These breakfasts are optional (free) breakfasts for students who have an interest in further developing their leadership skills and potentially serving as a College Prefect next term/year. Each session is planned and presented by specific members of the College Leadership Team and reflects the College Leadership model. These optional sessions are a continuation from the sessions all Year 11 students participated in during Pastoral Care time in term 2.

Mr Kotzur (Head of College) was the first presenter on Thursday last week, followed by Mrs Delaney (Deputy Head of College) on Monday morning. Both groups of students were engaged through these interactive and thought-provoking sessions albeit with different focus points. 

Over the coming week, applications for Prefect positions will open and this will constitute the beginning of the formal part of the nomination process. By the end of this term, we hope to announce the 2023 Prefect Team, ready to assume their responsibilities in Term 4 and transition from the 2022 Prefect Team. College Captains will be announced at the beginning of the 2023 school year.

Joel Bulter
Deputy Head of Senior School

IEU Independent Education Union at the Awards for Excellence in Art Design

Student works have been selected to represent St Peters 

The theme is ‘New Beginnings’

Life drawing

CVC6
Tuesdays 3.30-5.00pm
All welcome
Register with c.cornelisson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The Music Department is excited to welcome jazz singer and bassist, Nicki Parrott, as our guest Signature Series performer on Friday 5 August commencing at 7:00pm. Limelight Magazine wrote about her, ...a rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals. Cabaret Scene Magazine enthused, Nicki Parrott could make anyone love jazz.

In our Signature Series Concert, Nicki will join and perform with St Peters music ensembles in the first half of the concert and then perform a wide range of music with her Jazz trio in the second half.  

The concert will be a fabulous night of entertainment. Please come and join us! Tickets are $35 and on sale at link  https://nickiparrottconcert.eventbrite.com.au

Nicki Parrott Biography

Nicki Parrott has recently returned to Australia after an extensive international performing career. Following her graduation from the NSW Conservatorium, Nicki moved to New York and began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Club with the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio, Nicki worked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, Steve Miller to fellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel. Since then, she has performed with such notable musicians as Michel Legrand, Joe Wilder, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Jose Feliciano, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Patti Labelle and the New York Pops Orchestra, Harry Allen, Marlena Shaw, David Krakauer, Ken Peplowski, Ann Hampton Callaway, Bill Mays, Scott Hamilton, Larry Carlton, Lewis Nash and Houston Person. Nicki has also performed in a number of Broadway shows, recorded award-winning Jazz albums and performed at most Jazz Festival around the world. Actively participating in various music education programs, Nicki teaches at jazz camps around the US and founded a junior Jazz Choir

Last Thursday the 21 July, Symphonic Winds and Senior Stage Band performed in the Queens Street Mall as part of the Brisbane City Bands Festival run by Vivace Music and sponsored by Yamaha Music.

Both Bands played superbly and drew a large appreciative audience. It was great to see so many St Peters Parents, past students and old scholars in the audience. Symphonic Winds received a standing ovation from the adjudicator and were awarded first place in the Division 1 - Most Outstanding Concert/Symphonic Band.

Congratulations to all students on a fine performance and for representing St Peters in such a fine manner. Thank you to Ms Saffery, Mr Pradella, Mr Jacobson, Ms Chou for their incredible support throughout the day.

Images of the performances can be seen on the St Peters Bands Facebook page.

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Co-Curricular Music
Head of Bands

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.

“The aim is to balance the terror of being alive with the wonder of being alive.” Carlos Castaneda

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 and Field (Draft Primary Years Track & Field only)

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 through to 9 September.

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 through to 10 September.

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 Term 3.

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

Primary Years Outside School Hours Term 3 Program has commenced. An email has been sent with all the information for the programs on offer for 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 SPECTACULAR 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

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

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” Derek Jeter

With Round 1 of AIC Basketball and Tennis now complete, we turn our focus to this coming weekend where St Peters will compete against Villanova College in Round 2. Our Senior teams will be playing ‘away’ whilst our Junior teams will be ‘home’ at St Peters.

Special mention must go to all our Year 7 to Open AIC Tennis teams who walked away from Round 1 with wins. It was great to hear about and witness the enthusiasm and pride our tennis players competed with.

Equally, it was also sensational to watch our First V Basketball team compete so vigorously in a tightly contested game against Padua College First V. St Peters finished the game victoriously 11 points ahead at the final siren. Congratulations to all our Tennis and Basketball teams for their determination and enthusiasm in Round 1. For St Peters, it has definitely been a great start to Term 3 AIC sport.

Last week, St Peters also nominated over 90 students to compete at the Northern Eagle District Track & Field Trials at QSAC. St Peters athletes were extremely impressive both on and off the field of play. We now have many of these athletes selected into the Northern Eagles District team to compete at the up and coming Metropolitan West Regional Trials. Congratulation to the St Peter’s athletes who also broke one or several Northern Eagles District Records in their respective events.

Congratulations ‘New’ Northern Eagles District Track & Field Record Holder

• Theo H (Year 9) – 14 Years Triple Jump (12.01m)

Round 2 AIC Basketball & Tennis Details

For more information pertaining to game times and venues of all Boys Sport fixtures for this coming weekend (Round 2 AIC Basketball & Tennis verse Villanova College), please check the St Peters App.

An important reminder to all students about our College’s expectation surrounding correct dress standards at AIC fixture games for both players and student spectators:

• All students playing Basketball and Tennis must be dressed in the correct playing attire (including socks). If weather is cool, only the St Peters track top and track pants are to be worn.
• Footwear – joggers are to be worn at all times by those students participating in AIC sport. No open footwear (eg slides or thongs etc) are to be worn at any time.
• All student spectators are to be dressed in St Peters winter formal uniform. Students who have played earlier in the day can be dressed in the sports uniform to support. Students attending AIC games who are not dressed in the correct St Peters attire will be asked to leave.

Please CLICK HERE for AIC Round 2 Basketball games for this Saturday

Please CLICK HERE for AIC Round 2 Tennis games for this Saturday

Congratulation on Representative Honours

We wish to congratulate Elijah K (Year 9) who was recently selected into the Queensland Schools Under 15 Invitational Volleyball Team to play in the upcoming National Schools Volleyball Championships in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast 22- 26 August. St Peters wish Elijah and his team every success at the National Championships.

Recently two St Peters students, Trayvon P (Year 10) and Ethan R (Year 10) were members of the successful Metropolitan West Schools Under 15 Rugby Team who won the Queensland Schools Rugby Championships, Harvey Bay 21 – 24 July. Congratulations Trayvon and Ethan!

Congratulations on Gaining Captaincy

We would like to acknowledge the following students who have recently been named as First AIC Captains for Term 3 AIC sports.

AIC BASKETBALL

• Hugh D (Year 12) – First V Captain of Basketball

AIC TENNIS

• Kaito N (Year 12) – First IV Captain of Tennis

St Peters Track & Field Up and Running

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

For further information about training and upcoming AIC 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

"Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens" David Steindl–Rast

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS FULL DRESS REHEARSAL

Last night was a wonderful celebration of all the hard work our Rhythmic Gymnastic Girls, Coaches & Mrs Maynard have put into the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics season. Well done girls, your routines can together beautifully, and your new amazing leotards looked fantastic, it was a performance we all enjoyed. With one more training session to go before the RG Championships on Friday 5 August, we wish you all the best for your final preparations.  

WINTER FIXTURES - NETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HOCKEY & TENNIS

Round 2 was another great day for Girls Sport! Our Tennis, Hockey, Netball & Volleyball teams had a dominant day against Clayfield College.

Round 3 this Saturday v St Aidan’s is always a tough assignment, but we are looking forward to the challenge.

‘FOCUS ROUND’ is this week for our Hockey girls. We look forward to our students lead by our 2022 College & Sport Captains continuing to build on the amazing spirit. Students must either wear their playing uniform or formal uniform.

Please watch for communication from your respective Sport Coordinators and keep an eye on the St Peters App for the weekly draws. Please ensure you arrive on time and in the correct uniform to prepare for your games. Good luck to all teams.

NETBALL

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

DATE CLAIMERS:

• 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 3 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 30 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw.

HOCKEY

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

Round 3 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 30 July – Please CLICK HERE for the Focus Round Draw.

VOLLEYBALL

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

Round 3 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 30 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 3 Draw v St Aidan’s: Saturday 30 July – Please CLICK HERE for the draw

Please Note: Junior C play BSHS 2 on Friday afternoon, please see Mrs Marshall’s email for details.

BSRA ROWING

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

During a windy and challenging day on the water at Wyaralong Dam, there were some exceptional performances from the BSRA St Peters Rowing squad in their first Regatta of the season. Particular congratulations to the following crews who walked away with podium finishes; 

• Year 10 1st Quad – Esther L, Tiare R, Jessica M, Eva H and Maya C – 1st Place 
• Senior IV – Olivia A, Kate M, Ailin L, Megan B, Amelia H & Lilly K – 3rd place

The wind was unfortunate and resulted in the cancelation of all year eight, single scull and the second round of races last weekend.  

We are looking forward to seeing the year eight crews race in their first regatta of the season this weekend at the second of the BSRA Rowing regattas. Good luck girls!

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

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

Last night we had our Rhythmic Gymnastics Full Dress Rehearsal.

On behalf of the coaches, and myself, I’d like to sincerely thank all the parents/caregivers, friends and student supporters for attending and supporting the girls last night. A special mention to Mr Kotzur, Mrs Delaney, Mr Nodwell and Mrs Champion for also attending, we were so thrilled you could be part of this special event and of course, be present for the unveiling of the new St Peters competition leotard. The girls looked truly beautiful.

And a final thanks to Mr Cox for being last night’s official photographer. Thank you Mr Cox. I have no doubt there will be some beautiful photos of the girls and their routines.

Congratulations girls, it was such a wonderful night of routines and we’re so proud of how you all performed!

Date Claimers: 

• Last RG Training – WEDNESDAY 3 August  
• QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships - FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

Please note: Details of the QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (including schedule and break up party) have been emailed to families. Please email me if you require any further information.

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 our last week of training…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

What a fantastic week of Track & Field last week. Sensational results and enthusiasm by all the athletes who competed at Northern Eagles District Track & Field Trials – THANK YOU! Also, the participation numbers at Track & Field training has been amazing, just brilliant, please keep this up. We are so happy with where we are for this time in the QGSSSA 2022 season.

PURCHASING THE LONG-SLEEVED T&F TEE SHIRT – please see Mr Donatini’ s email for details of how to purchase the Track & Field long sleeve tees shirt.

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 second trials for all girls hoping to be a part of this wonderful opportunity is this Sunday 31 July @ Harts Road Oval, 10.00am – 11.30am.

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 

St Peters is liaising with bus companies to investigate the possibility of a charter bus service to Indooroopilly Campus for families residing in the Centenary suburbs from 2023. 

This service will depend on the level of interest from families and the economic viability for the bus provider. If you live in the Centenary suburbs (Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Riverhills, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Sinnamon Park, Westlake), you should have received an email from St Peters Community this week with a link to the survey. We kindly request your feedback be submitted by Friday 5 August. If you didn’t receive the email, please contact Nicola Britton on 3377 6155 or n.britton@stpeters.qld.edu.au

REUNION WEEKEND

It’s that time of year again we welcome our Old Scholars back onto campus to reminisce and remember the fond memories made at St Peters Lutheran College.

This year we are hosting a special event for our Young Old Scholars on Friday night 16 September. Those Old Scholars who finished 10-40 years ago are invited to an intimate gathering at Hundred Acre Bar, St Lucia Golf Course. This includes many current St Peters parents, we hope to see you there.

The weekend outline is below:

Tickets are available now at  Eventbrite.

Other Peer Year Reunions planned are : Class of 2012, 2011, 2002, 1992, 1981, 1972, 1967, 1952. Please contact the SPOSA office for more details. sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6592.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Prizes are wrapped and tables are prepped for the annual P&F and SPOSA Trivia Night this Saturday night in Café 45. It is a sold out event and we are looking forward to seeing the Heroes and Villains battle it out for the crown. Check the Rock next week for photos.

David Brown Cup 2022

The St Peters annual David Brown Cup took place on Saturday 16 July, with our Old Scholars team taking on the 1st XI Football team.  It was a tightly contested match and at the end the scores sat at nil all with a penalty shootout deciding this year's cup.

Congratulations to the 1st XI on getting the job done!

More importantly than the final score was seeing both teams enjoying each other's company, challenging each other in the contest and ultimately just having a ball.

Thank you to players and officials for putting on another great show. See you all next year!

Please click here for photos.

Opens vs Old Scholars Netball

For the second year running the St Peters Netball Old Scholars game was a huge success with many of our current players joining us in the gym to watch our Old Scholars take on the 2022 Open Team.

In the last quarter it 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 Head of College Mr Kotzur was very impressed!

Please click here for photos.