Tomorrow we will celebrate the diverse multicultural nature of St Peters with our annual Parade of Nations. It is only one of three times that our entire community gathers together as one; the others being ANZAC Day and Founders Day. The theme this year is ‘Unity in Diversity’. St Peters is unique and special because we join from so many backgrounds, over 70 nationalities. Apart from our First Nations people, we are all immigrants, or descended from immigrants and our origins reflect many of the regions and cultures of the world.
Given our College’s origins (we were founded by the sons and daughters of German immigrants; people who left their place of birth in the hope of a better life, religious freedom and economic prosperity) and foundational beliefs (a Christian School where we strive to welcome others) it is not surprising that we have evolved into the community we are today. Our College community is richer and better for our diversity. St Peters is a success story of multiculturalism and diversity. People of all manner of cultures and backgrounds learn and work together, side by side. In fact, there is little doubt that our College’s experience of multiculturalism has strengthened St Peters and the educational experience for all who pass through our gates.
In celebrating our diversity, it is also important to remember and celebrate our Unity. In our diversity we are one; bound together by our shared values and ethos, the common language of St Peters so to speak. It is this common language that contributes to the success of St Peters. Today and into the future we must continue to embrace the diversity of backgrounds and cultures at our College by treating all with care, dignity and respect; whilst at the same time supporting and buying into the shared history, values, traditions and identity, the language of our great College.
May we as a Learning Community strive to grow in diversity and unity, we are one.
Tim Kotzur Head of College
Deputy Head of College
In this edition of SchoolTV - Sexting
As teens develop an interest in sex, technology and apps make sexting easy, and unfortunately, acceptable among today’s youth. However, many parents are shocked to learn that children as young as ten are sending naked pictures of themselves to friends and classmates via text and social media. This type of behaviour is seeping into primary school playgrounds causing irreversible damage to young minds.
Sending this type of content is problematic for a child of any age, but over the years there has been a staggering increase of pre-teens using mobile phones to share sexual images and videos. Not only is this type of behaviour detrimental to a young person’s moral and ethical wellbeing, it also has legal implications placing them at risk of a criminal record.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn how to approach the subject of sexting with their children, as well as offer helpful strategies on dealing with the fallout should their child send or receive content containing sexual imagery.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
To watch the Sexting edition of SchoolTV CLICK HERE
Lisa Delaney Deputy Head of College
Ministry
Who is God and who are you?
Have you ever wondered who God is? Did you ever reflect on who you are? Strange enough these two questions are inextricably linked.
How we visualise God and which role we ascribe to him, impacts our lives. It also impacts how we feel about ourselves, how we respond to God and how we relate to others. It is also true that the way other people relate to us informs our self image. What others think of us impacts our own understanding of who and what we are. It can build us or break us, make us confident and strong or fearful and resentful and enable us to embrace life or hate it.
Sometimes and I am sure many of you can relate to this, people describe you in a way that seems contradictory to how you perceive yourself. It can be confusing. How do we figure out who we are? How do we know who God truly is?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, an acclaimed Lutheran Theologian, active in the resistance against Hitler and part in one of the major plots to assassinate him, wrote a poem while in prison confinement a couple of days before he was executed:
‘Who am I? They often tell me I would step from my cell's confinement calmly, cheerfully, firmly, like a squire from his country-house.
Who am I? They often tell me I would talk to my warden freely and friendly and clearly, as though it were mine to command.
Who am I? They also tell me I would bear the days of misfortune equably, smilingly, proudly, like one accustomed to win.
Am I then really all that which other men tell of, or am I only what I know of myself, restless and longing and sick, like a bird in a cage, struggling for breath, as though hands were compressing my throat, yearning for colours, for flowers, for the voices of birds, thirsting for words of kindness, for neighbourliness, trembling with anger at despotisms and petty humiliation, tossing in expectation of great events, powerlessly trembling for friends at an infinite distance, weary and empty at praying, at thinking, at making, faint and ready to say farewell to it all.
Who am I? This or the other? Am I one person today, and tomorrow another? Am I both at once? A hypocrite before others, and before myself a contemptibly woebegone weakling? Or is something within me still like a beaten army, fleeing in disorder from victory already achieved?
Who am I? They mock me, these lonely questions of mine.
Whoever I am, Thou knowest, O God, I am thine.”
This reflects what Psalm 139 depicts in a beautiful image: “You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully wonderfully made.” It beautifully describes who God is: the one who called us into life and made us unique, the one who breathed his breath into us. It is through him that we are, the Psalm declares. Trusting that you are because God longed for you to be and therefore gave you life, empowers you to be confident as the one you are. You do not need to let yourself be defined by what others say about you or how they relate to you. You are free to live as the beloved son or daughter of your maker.
Be yourself. Nobody is better qualified!
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
Be yourself, because God made you “you” and granted you to this world!
Kirstin Munchenberg Chaplain
Important Notices
2023 Non-Government Schools Census Collection Notice
The Australian Government Department of Education would like to advise all staff, parents and guardians that it will collect certain information about St Peters, its staff and student body as part of the 2023 Non-Government School Census collection (the Census).
How and what information is collected for the Census?
Census information is provided to the department by the St Peters legal entity (the approved authority) via the SchoolsHUB website.
The Census provides information about St Peters and the number and characteristics of the school’s staff and student body during a specific reference period. Characteristics collected through the Census include:
teaching and non-teaching staff
students’ year level and workload
students’ gender and age (as on 1 July 2023)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students
students with disability
students receiving distance education
boarding and overseas students.
The names of students and staff are not collected, apart from the name, position and contact details of the staff member nominated as the primary contact for the Census.
For more details on the Census and what information is gathered CLICK HERE.
Child Protection Policy
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 document HERE.
School Photography Orders
Class Photo Packs & Family/Sibling Photo Packs
Ordered Class/Portrait and Family/Sibling photo packs were delivered to the College this week and will be distributed to students during Form Class over the coming days.
Cocurricular Photo Order Envelopes
Cocurricular personalised photo order envelopes (Music, Sport (Semester 1), Debating, Duke of Edinburgh, Children of Old Scholars etc) will be delivered to the College in Week 8 with the online order date closing Friday 22 September.
Upcoming Photo Dates
Tuesday 12 September – Semester 2 Sport Photos
Monday 16 October – Semester 2 Primary Sport Photos
Contact
If you have any questions or issues with your order, please contact MSP directly on 3865 4291 or email admin.brisbane@msp.com.au
Water Main Replacements - Harts Road, Indooroopilly
We wish to advise that Urban Utilities Partner, Diona, will be starting water main replacements along Harts Road (between Gilgandra Street and Lambert Road) from Monday 14 August 2023. It is anticipated that this work will take approximately ten weeks. Works will take place during the night from 6:00pm – 6:00am Sunday to Thursday.
Lane and road closures, detours and pedestrian path closures may be in place while work is being undertaken. Traffic control will be in place, however, there may be some minor temporary traffic delays.
Due to limited working space, storage areas will be set up along Mansfield Park on Gilgandra Street as well as between 58 – 70 Dennis Street.
The on-street parking spaces may be temporarily unavailable while storage areas are in place.
As would be expected there will be elevated noise and dust levels during periods of this work.
If you wish to find out more about the work that is being undertaken please contact Diona’s Customer Assistance on 1300 13 13 38 or email UUTeam@diona.com.au
Thank you for your patience during this essential work.
Kind regards
Ross Thomson Director of Community Engagement
Academic Matters
From the Academic Hub
Year 12 QCAA Mock Exam Block
The QCAA Mock exam block will be held next week from Friday 18 August through to Thursday 31 August. Students are to prepare for these exams as they would for the External Exams in Term 4, without the pressure of results. The weeks following the Mock exams, where the consolidation of learning and rich feedback occur in classes can help maximise the student’s improvement as they lead into their External Exams next term. An exam schedule, equipment lists and AARA provisions have been published to the students and can be found on Firefly HERE. Students are to prioritise these exams and not make appointments during the school day.
Wishing both the QCAA and IB Year 12 students all the best in the Mock Exam preparation.
Rachael Turnbull Head of 7-12 Curriculum - students
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Multicultural Week
The Primary Years community continues to embrace the IB Learner Profile to foster an international mindset. Events such as our Multicultural Week brilliantly mirror our College's ethos as a vibrant tapestry woven from a myriad of cultures, perspectives and languages.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have actively participated in the diverse range of activities that have unfolded throughout this week in the Primary Years. These collective efforts are a testament to the essence of St Peters, a College that resonates as a genuine global community.
A special commendation is due to Maggie Jin, our Primary Years Parent Liaise Partner, and the dedicated cohort of parents who have generously volunteered to orchestrate these activities.
This vibrant celebration of multiculturalism and unity not only cements a sense of belonging among our students but also actively contributes to our overarching mission of nurturing future citizens who are ready to navigate and contribute positively to our interconnected world.
Year 6 - Where we are in Place and Time
Last Friday, the Year 6 students presented their Museum of Migration as a culmination of their recent inquiry into the impact of migration on society. A combination of English, History, Digital Technologies and German, this unit encouraged students to develop their understanding of diversity and community. During the unit, they learnt about the various ways that Australia has experienced migration throughout our history and the impact it has had on our communities. They also inquired into the experiences of migrants and looked at the perspective of those arriving in a new and foreign land.
Friday’s Museum of Migration was an opportunity for students to step into the shoes of a fictional migrant character as the vehicle for sharing what they had learnt. The students modelled these characters on what they had discovered, sometimes from their own family experience. Listening to students talk to the guests about the perspective of others and hearing their empathy and understanding of the migrants’ circumstances was heartwarming indeed.
This unit is an important precursor to our upcoming PYP Exhibition. It allows students to develop their own line of inquiry to demonstrate their depth of knowledge and understanding of the central idea and share this more broadly with the learning community. The event sets high expectations for the upcoming Exhibition, which is always a highlight of the Year 6s final year.
Author Visits
Students in the Primary Years have continued to enjoy visits from prominent authors in our community. Earlier this week, our Year 3 students spent time with Dr Sarah Pye. After discussing the science of rainforests, the children created their own terrariums.
Thanks to our Primary Years Library staff; Megan Daley, Christina Wheeler, Louise Andrews and Ana Malta for their continued enthusiasm and support of the Literacy program at St Peters.
Junior High
Junior High Literature Event
On Monday 24 July as part of the Junior High Literature Event, author Taryn Bashford talked to our Year 7 students about the importance of reading and gave many tips on creative writing. She was well organised and we had a lovely day. In the last session’s question time, the final question asked by a teacher was not to Taryn but to the students. What were they taking away from the presentation? It was wonderful that the students’ answers were many and varied.
Student feedback during the day included:
She was really good, and I learned so much.
I found it enjoyable as she provided helpful tips on writing stories.
Can she come back, so we can do some writing sessions with her?
Last Monday, 7 August, Charlie Thomson, hip-hop rapper, author and Shakespeare enthusiast had our Years 8 and 9 cohorts enthralled. Held in the new Centre for Learning and Innovation’s Amphitheatre, our Year 8s saw a different portrayal of A Midsummer Night’s Dream character Puck. This tied in with their novel study of The King of Shadows. Year 9s enjoyed their sessions which had a focus on Romeo and Juliet, studied by our Year 9 Enrichment classes. Charlie gave wonderfully informative and dynamic hip-hop sessions based on Shakespeare and the students gained a new way of viewing and understanding Shakespeare!
Junior High – Study Buddy Homework Help
Do you have a child in Junior High who needs help with assignments or homework? On Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes (12:50pm – 1:20pm) a group of Year 11 IB Diploma students will be offering homework help for younger students across a range of different subjects, from Mathematics to English, Science to Humanities and Languages to Christian Studies. Homework help will take place in MSN 2 (Junior High Flexible Learning Room).
Whether they’re striving for top grades, seeking to boost confidence, or craving a deeper understanding of a subject, our IB students are here to guide them on their journey to excellence!
On behalf of our Year 11 IB Diploma students.
Free Parent Webinar Series
Technology: We can't live with it. We can't live without it.
Let's admit it, technology is now part of our lives and it's not going anywhere.
Unfortunately for your child, a large portion of their time spent on technology will be unproductive, in private, on their phone.
As we all know, distractions can impact school performance and there's no greater distractions than technology and social media.
That's why Elevate will be running a free webinar on Technology & Focus next Wednesday, August 16th at 6:30pm (AEST) where we will discuss:
Technology addiction and how to reduce technology dependence
Practical strategies and apps to minimise procrastination
How to help your child use technology productively to enhance their learning
For more information pertaining to game times and venues of all Boy's Sport fixtures for this coming weekend (Round 4 AIC Basketball and Tennis against Marist 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 the 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) is 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.
For the Round 4 Basketball draw vs Marist College CLICK HERE For the Round 4 Tennis draw vs Marist College CLICK HERE
St Peters Track & Field Lead Up Meets
St Peters Track & Field training is now underway, and we are already experiencing really good participation numbers at weekly training. Similar to last year, we are really excited for the 2023 AIC Track & Field season, and we are sure it will not disappoint.
Our 2023 AIC Lead Up Meets for Track & Field are on the following days, please mark these dates off in your calendar:
AIC T&F Lead up Meet 1 – Thursday 24 August at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
AIC T&F Lead Up Meet 2 – Wednesday 30 September at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
AIC T&F Lead Up Meet 3 – Thursday 7 September at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
AIC T&F Lead Up Meet 4 – Wednesday 13 September at SAF, Nathan (4:00pm to 7:30pm)
AIC T&F Championships – Thursday 5 October and Friday 6 October at SAF, Nathan
For further information about training and upcoming AIC Track & Field meets, please refer to the St Peters App.
For the 2023 Track & Field Calendar CLICK HERE For the 2023 Track & Field Training Schedule CLICK HERE
Term 3 Coordinator Contact Details
The below named Coordinators have already been communicating via email with all boys who have signed on and been attending training. We 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:
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
Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
Last Friday I enjoyed watching the Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship which is hosted by Moreton Bay College. It was a big day for our team with the bus departing St Peters bright and early and the day finishing with a wonderful celebration at the end of season breakup. Congratulations to all our girls who did us proud and performed amazingly well receiving many top three places, special mention to our Year 7 Freehand group, Nodoka K, Lilja J and Sasha W who placed first and won the Freehand pennant in the first year we have seen this category. The girls looked stunning in our St Peters leotards with amazing new balls and hoops thanks to a P&F Community Grant. Thank you to our coaches who were led by our amazing Head Coach Vanja and special thanks to Mrs Nicole Maynard who did an incredible job coordinating Rhythmic Gymnastics again this season.
Team Results
Open Pairs – Thord Place A Grade Overall – Second Place Year 7 Freehand – First Place (Pennant) Year 7 Ball – Third Place Year 7ii Ball – Third Place Year 8ii Hoop – Third Place
Congratulations to the 2023 Awards winners
Vicki Wilson Final Series
Last Friday and Saturday saw 23 of our amazing Netballers venture to Nissan Arena for the Vicki Wilson Final Series. St Peters fielded both a Senior Team in the Cup division and a combined Years 7 - 9 Team in the Shield division and what a few days it was! Each division consisted of 20 teams including a First Nations Team. Teams were placed into pools to fight it out on day one for positions for the Final Rounds Playoffs on day two.
To participate, St Peters qualified both teams in the preliminary rounds earlier in the year to represent the Met West Region at the Final Series. This was no easy task; 15 teams in each division were vying for two spots to go through to the Final Series weekend. There is a total of 12 regions, each with 15 teams competing for the opportunity to play at the outstanding venue Nissan Arena and to challenge themselves against the best Netball schools in the state.
Our Senior team finished in fourth position overall after a tough game going down to Downlands in the bronze medal match. Our girls, Ella M, Mia H, Tia M, Aldora T, Leilani F, Issy P, Amelia R, Alice H, Georgia M, Charlotta E, Makayla C and Ainsley T performed very well over the two days and played a high standard of Netball, it was great to watch!
Our Junior team, Romi V-B, Willow P, Julia S, Ada M, Alexis T, Eliana E, Amayah L, Elyse R, Emily R, Prisha P and Issy Y (injured) finished in seventh place defeating Marymount College in the seventh/eighth playoff. What a great job these girls did over the two days, the improvement was exciting to watch.
Special thanks to our coaches Tracey and Patti, their teaching of the game of Netball was outstanding. To watch the girls embrace the experience and soak up the pressure of performing at this level was great to see. We are so grateful to have Trace and Patti leading our Netball Program.
To our wonderful parents, thank you as always for your support, it was a great few days for St Peters Netball!
Senior Volleyball Schools Cup
For the first time, our Open Girls team played in the Open Honours division at the Queensland Senior Schools Cup. It was three days of high-quality Volleyball against the best teams in the state. We started the tournament a little inconsistent but as the tournament continued the girls showed great fighting spirit to improve in each match. We ended up in the five-eight playoffs on Sunday. The girls were determined to play a controlled yet aggressive game and never give up on any point. With this strong and positive mentality, we managed to defeat Kelvin Grove 2-1 who we had lost to on Saturday. We then defeated Aldridge 2-1 to finish in fifth place. It was an excellent tournament and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole team.
Winter Fixtures - Netball, Volleyball, Hockey and Tennis
Round 4 was another great round of sport for our girls. Our Tennis, Hockey, Netball and Volleyball teams enjoyed the challenge of taking on Somerville House and did amazingly well.
Special mention to our Open Hockey team who defeated Somerville House in what was an outstanding performance.
Round 5 this Saturday we take on Brisbane Girls Grammar School at our Home venues, we are looking forward to the challenge with all teams getting the opportunity to play.
This Saturday is the first Winter Fixture Sports ‘Focus Round’. We look forward to our students led by our 2023 College and Sport captains continuing to build on the amazing spirit of our Netball girls. 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 girls!
Reminder - you must communicate if unable to attend a training session or a game, early communication particularly for a game is very important.
Attendance at training across our sports has at times been poor and there has been no communication from many girls. It is important as we continue to work on building culture in our programs that girls/families understand attendance at training is expected. Of course, we understand missing some training sessions are not avoidable but where possible please arrange appointments outside training times.
Date Claimers:
Round 5: Saturday 12 August v Brisbane Girls Grammar School (Home) Round 6: Saturday 19 August v St Aidan’s (Away) Round 7: Saturday 26 August v Brisbane State High School (Home) Round 8: Saturday 2 September v Ipswich Girls Grammar School (Away) Round 9: Saturday 9 September v St Hilda’s (Home)
A great morning was enjoyed by all at the new Somerville House Home venue SomerFields, our girls and their coaches displayed great sportsmanship and competitiveness on and off the court. We had six wins for the morning and two very close losses, and we were excited to see the 7C team with three development players filling in get the win. As the season progresses it is great to see the development and improvement of the girls as well as their willingness to learn and get better. Well done Girls! - Written by Coach Carynne (filling in as Game Day Manager)
Senior C2 travel to St Hilda’s
Senior C2 had a well deserved win after the long trip down to Southport. They played with great synergy in moving the ball swiftly from one end of the court to the other and held their nerve and responded after a five minute section in the third quarter where they were put under increasing pressure. Special mention to Willow for filling in who played superbly in her first ever game of Netball. - Written by Coach Ben
Congratulations to our Round 4 Award Winners, the girls who were most marvellous on the court!
Round 5 – Focus Round Draw v Brisbane Girls Grammar School: Saturday 12 August – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
Please Note: Senior C2 and 10B2 Teams v St Margaret’s at Windsor Park Netball Courts
Due to the Vicki Wilson Final Series the Round 4 v Somerville House games for the 8A, 9A and Open teams have been rescheduled.
Monday 14 August – 4:00pm at SomerFields, 194 Dunn Road, Rocklea
Last Friday saw our QGSSSA tennis teams travel by bus to SomerFields sporting precinct. Congratulations to our Junior teams, especially to the girls who played up a division due to players being away. These girls showed true resilience and we came away with wins in the Junior A and Junior B divisions. Being one player down in our Junior C team, they came so close! Unfortunately, our Senior teams with many players away due to sickness and injury could not match the strong Somerville House team.
Results - St Peters v Somerville House
Opens: loss 17 - 33 Senior A: loss 13 - 32 Senior B: loss 1 - 36 Junior A: win 31 - 19 Junior B: win 33 - 18 Junior C: loss 23 - 28
Round 5 Draw v Brisbane Girls Grammar School: Saturday 12 August – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
It was an enormously successful day at the Wyaralong Dam last Saturday in so many ways. We hosted the Regatta which was a huge amount of work and effort for the Rowing PSG and our rowing community. That effort was rewarded with more than $20,000.00 being raised which will go towards improving the equipment and experience our rowers have access to across the Girls' and Boys' Rowing programs. It was wonderful to see many of the Boys shed attend as volunteers holding boats at the 2000m start for the Eights and Senior Four races and selling raffle tickets like hot potatoes. Our rowing mums in pink tutu’s directed traffic, sold countless pairs of silly socks and made even the most steadfast sweet tooths happy at the bake sale table. The dads towed trailers, set up tents and catering and flipped burgers with the best of them. A heartfelt thank you from me and every rower in the program. Our leaders Shaun Nodwell, Head of Sport and Lisa Delaney, Deputy Head of College were also present to cheer the girls on, we are very appreciative of their time and support.
While our community hosted like champs, our girls raced like them. Our 1st VIII achieved fourth place in the Open Eight+ race. Our best result in this boat since 2016. Our scullers Robyn M (Year 12), Jess M (Year 11), Poppy Y (Year 10) and Yoyo W (Year 9) all had podium finishes, it was our Year 8 Sculler Sibella H’s first race and she was fourth.
Impressively, our Senior Four+ that has struggled with injuries all year, made a magnificent entrance competing in their first race of the season and winning by clear water from St Hilda’s. Congratulations to Bella B, Charli S, Bridget D, Eva H and cox Esther L for maintaining the faith when even the most optimistic of us was running out of options. Your tenacity and that of Coach Maddy W were rewarded in spades.
We have work to do over the remaining three weeks of the season to get our quad boat speeds up to reach their potential. After several weeks of illness disrupting our Junior shed, our girls are now working hard to transform their exceptional individual performances into fast crew boat performances. The countdown is on the Head of the River on Saturday 26 August.
The second QGSSSA Track and Field Meet will be held this Friday 11 August at UQ. We would like to see as many girls as possible sign on and attend this meet. Girls have been sent an email with the link to sign on, please do so as soon as possible.
Transport will be provided from St Peters Indooroopilly Bus stop straight after school to the venue. There will be no return transport back to St Peters with parents to pick up from UQ.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr Lohe.
Purchasing the long-sleeved Track & Field T-shirt – Each girl who is part of the QGSSA Track & Field Team will need to purchase a Grey long sleeved Track & Field Shirt. Details can be found below. Once payment has been made, students can come to Sports House to collect.
Date claimer – QGSSSA Track & Field CHampionship – Thursday 13 September
Please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 training schedule.
Term 4 Sports
Sign on for all Term 4 Girls Sports has been emailed to the girls this week.
After an amazing introduction to the QGSSSA over the last two years, the QGSSSA Junior Australian Rules Competition Days will be held on the following days.
Competition Days
Round 1 - Saturday 21 October Round 2 - Saturday 28 October Round 3 - Saturday 4 November Round 4 - Saturday 11 November Round 5 – Saturday 18 November
The 2023 – 2024 BWPI Water Polo Season trials will commence in Week 9, further information to follow.
A few key points to consider before signing on to Water Polo:
The season runs for Term 4 2023 and Term 1 2024, the commitment is for both terms.
Training sessions are held in the 50m pool in the evenings.
There is a fee associated with playing Water Polo for St Peters, further details to follow.
Training details and times to follow once you have signed on.
Softball
There have been changes to the QGSSSA Softball competition, all Softball will be played in Term 1, 2024.
Sign on and details of the Term 4 pre-season training sessions/trials will be emailed early in Term 4.
Touch All Schools
To continue building the Touch Program, St Peters will be entering an U13, U15 and U18 teams into the All Schools Touch Competition to be held in Term 4 down the Gold Coast.
This exciting opportunity will give many of our girls the opportunity to continue to develop their Touch game.
Details have been emailed to the girls invited to play; any questions please contact Miss Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Community Run Club
Community Run Club continues all year round. Join our Running Community on Friday mornings, meet at 6:30am at the St Peters Bus Stop. It is a wonderful way to improve your fitness and meet other members of the community.
When attending/watching any other St Peters 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 Sport Cancelations
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.
Community
P&F | SPOSA Trivia Night
Saturday 29 July saw eleven teams battle it out at the P&F | SPOSA Trivia Night. It was fantastic fun with everyone getting into the Nursery Rhyme spirit.
Kat Feeney did a brilliant job keeping everyone on track and entertained throughout the night. Congratulations to our winning team who nominated Indigenous Literacy Foundation for the $1000.00 donation! We wish to thank Hing and Esther from Aesop Media for the wonderful photos and all the local businesses who donated prizes for the night.
We'd like to thank Hillstone St Lucia, IGA Marketplace St Lucia, Epic Hair Designs, Cr James Mackay, Sergio's Salon Toowong and Milton Common-Ground Brewing, Virginia Cordingley, Lynton Barber and Robert Barber.
Indooroopilly Bikeway Event
Local State MP, Michael Berkman is holding a community bike ride to show local support for safe and separated bike lanes on Lambert Road. Join them at 8:30 AM, Sunday 27 August for a relaxed ride from Ambrose Treacy College in Indooroopilly to Robertson Park in Taringa. On the way, you’ll cycle through some pop-up temporary bike lanes they’ve created on Lambert Rd, to show you what bike lanes could look like. At the park, hear from a few speakers and have a coffee on Michael from coffee cart Hetty & Herms.
People of all ages and confidence levels riding bicycles, scooters and other micromobility options are welcome. There will be marshals on the day to help guide riders. Feel free to join for just the ride, or just the coffee catchup afterwards. can find out more and RSVP HERE.
Business Directory
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:
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For over 100 years, Eaton Services Group have been providing professional cleaning and facility services to industries such as education, commercial, industrial and aged care/health. Eaton's offer an extensive range of services, site specific solutions, and flexible scheduling so you can spend more time focussing on your core business. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Kenmore Mower and Power Equipment offers 36 years experience in sales, service and repairs of outdoor equipment in Brisbane. As an authorised dealer for Stihl, Briggs & Stratton, Victa, Rover, Masport, Cox, Ferris, RedMax, Hustler, Hansa, Bushranger and Atom and an extensive range of spare parts and accessories, we cater to the needs of the home gardner and contractors alike. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Merchant Warrior is a leading Australian payment processor enabling innovative and secure payment solutions, for increased customer processing volumes and reduced fraudulent transactions. Our organisation prides itself on establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with each of our clients. To view their website CLICK HERE.
The Pet Chalet offers first class dog and cat boarding for those special furry family members! The stunning bush surrounds foster a peaceful and calm atmosphere conducive to a relaxed holiday for your pets. At The Pet Chalet your fur babies are part of the family. To view 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
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Merchant Warrior is a leading Australian payment processor enabling innovative and secure payment solutions, for increased customer processing volumes and reduced fraudulent transactions. Our organisation prides itself on establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with each of our clients. To view their website 
