St Peters rightfully enjoys an outstanding reputation for Music within our own and broader community. Under the leadership of our Directors of Cocurricular Music – Christine Taylor, David Deacon and Grantley Sutch, St Peters can rightfully claim to offer a Music Program among the very best in this nation. Music has always been important at St Peters. Martin Luther said that music was second in importance only to the word of God.
It is one of the deepest forms of creativity and one of those places where flesh and spirit, thought and emotion come together in a most vivid way. There are times when attending Music Concerts in our Performing Arts Centre when I close my eyes and it feels like one of the great concert halls of Europe such is the quality of music. It is easy to forget that our musicians are still so young.
The Performer of the Year Soloist Final last week was yet another example of our amazing Music Program. The eight finalists were selected from a ‘blind audition’ by external judges from nearly 60 applications – all of the highest standard. It was a special night of music. The diversity of performances reflect the strength of our music program. Congratulations to all involved. All members of our community are always welcome to attend the many music concerts on offer at St Peters.
Tim Kotzur Head of College
Deputy Head of College
In this edition of SchoolTV – Mindfulness
Over the last decade, mindfulness has been slowly rising in popularity with many individuals practising it on a regular basis. Evidence based research has found that there are many benefits to mindfulness which has prompted schools across the nation to implement this practice into their daily routines.
Mindfulness can be described as attention training for your brain, enabling you to focus on something without judgement and to stimulate curiosity. Mindfulness can be practised in a number of ways and is something that can be done by everyone - no matter what your age! It has been practised by many cultures around the world, but it is not exclusively affiliated to any particular philosophy or religion.
Mindfulness helps improve memory, engagement and performance. Its positive effect on the brain can improve immunity, mental wellbeing, learning ability, emotional health and even time management. It is especially important in this era of information overload as our attention is constantly being pulled in many directions making us more distracted.
In this edition of SchoolTV, parents can learn the best way to introduce this mindfulness to their children, implementing it into their daily lives to have an overall positive impact on family relationships.
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 Mindfulness edition of SchoolTV CLICK HERE
Lisa Delaney Deputy Head of College
Ministry
Why Lament
Out of the depths, I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130:1
Tragedy rocks a community. Lives are lost, people suffer and pain and grief are experienced. How are we to respond in such situations? Often we don’t know what to do or how to respond when we are faced with great tragedy in our social circles. Words seem barely feasible in such situations. How do we react in a meaningful, compassionate way to those suffering? In a trusted relationship, we can hug the person affected. If we are people of action we can help in practical ways as well as maybe donate money. We can write a note or put into writing our condolences. But how do we as a community connect with those who suffer great tragedy?
One answer to this question is to lament. We can at times like these, as a St Peters community, lament. And what exactly is a lament? Lament is an ancient ritual or genre of language that is lost in our Western culture. A dictionary definition of lament is to “express passionate grief or sorrow.” In our contemporary culture, we can find it hard to put into words our experiences of pain and suffering. Some of us would prefer to avoid, deny or suppress such emotional troubles. But a lament does not do that. A lament puts into words for us the pain and sorrow we cannot voice. And many cultures around the world have ritualised expressions of lament, including Indigenous cultures. The Hebrew culture of the Old Testament was accustomed to and used lament as well.
Over one-third of the Book of Psalms is a lament. The Old Testament prophets cry out to God and the whole book of Lamentation, expresses the confusion and suffering felt after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. People in the New Testament who were afflicted and sick cried out to Jesus for help. Jesus himself laments to God in the Garden of Gethsemane with the words of Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Lament voices to God the ‘why’, ‘how long’ and ‘where were you’ questions.
Lament does not hold back the suffering we experience. Rather, laments turn us toward God when sorrow tempts us to run from him. To lament to God is to pray our pain. To turn to God, bring our complaints, ask boldly for help and trust nonetheless that God is healing our broken world. As one pastor put it; “to cry is human, but to lament is Christian.”
Tim Jarick College Pastor
Important Notices
Sinnamon Road south-bound off-ramp closure
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises that the Sinnamon Road south-bound off-ramp in Jindalee will close intermittently for night works for two weeks starting from Monday, 21 August 2023.
The temporary closure is required for ongoing drainage work in Amazons Place Park and will include a single lane closure on the Centenary Highway southbound. Traffic control and variable message signs will be in place to direct motorists. During the closure, motorists will be diverted to the Seventeen Mile Rocks Road off-ramp, approximately 500m further south. The off-ramp will re-open from 5:00am after each night shift.
Please find attached our notification for more details about the works, including expected impacts and contact details for questions and concerns. TMR appreciates your patience and cooperation while these important works are carried out.
Semester 2 Sport Photos (Years 7 to 12) | Tuesday 12 September
Semester 2 Sport Photos will take place on Tuesday 12 September. The schedule will be advertised via the newsletter, Firefly and the APP in the coming days. Students will also be advised of photo times by email.
Class Photo Packs & Family/Sibling Photo Packs
Class/Portrait and Family/Sibling photo packs ordered in May have been delivered to the College and distributed to students.
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 (Years 7 - 12)
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
What's On
Gala Ball 2023
Join us as we celebrate all things St Peters this October! We’re extremely excited to come together with our College community at this year’s Gala Ball. Expect a night of laughter, entertainment and great company as we gather together to support the extremely worthwhile cause - Youngcare Australia.
Tickets include a three-course meal, 4-hour drink package and entertainment – the fabulous Baker Boys Band. There will be a range of incredible raffle prizes up for grabs, as well as a live auction.
All proceeds from the 2023 Gala Ball will be donated to support the amazing work done by Youngcare in the wider community. To find out more, visit Young Care's website HERE.
Thank you to our sponsors, Allclear Print & Signs, Ray White Springfield, VBR Lawyers, Merchant Warrior, Motorama Ford and Image Developments Pty Ltd for sponsoring this event.
We look forward to seeing you at the Ball!
St Peters Bilingual Book Competition 2023
Greetings, budding writers, and artists of St Peters!
Ever dreamt of writing your own storybook? Perhaps you're proud of your home language or the one you've been learning at school. This is your moment to shine, and this year, there's an exciting new dimension!
Introducing the 'St Peters Make Your Own Story Book with Illustrations' creative writing competition. We're on the lookout for original, captivating bilingual storybooks adorned with beautiful illustrations, crafted by you!
Why participate?
Prizes: Win up to $100.00.
Achieve recognition: Winning stories will be published either as a physical book or an eBook for our Library members to borrow.
New this year: Winning entries will be supported to create a storytelling video of their book.
Contribute to the rich tapestry of our school’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
Who can participate?
All St Peters students from Years 7 - 10.
Key Information
Craft a storybook that includes compelling illustrations.
Your story can delve into any school-age appropriate subject.
Both individual and group entries are welcome.
If you're a master storyteller but need a hand with illustrations or translations, team up! Collaborative entries are highly encouraged.
How to Submit
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 6 October 2023.
Physical Submissions: Hand in your physical book at the Junior High Reception.
Recognition
Should your book be published, all contributors including; writers, illustrators and translators will be duly recognised on the cover page.
Sample Video
Curious about how the storytelling video might look? Check out this exemplary sample HERE.
Announcement
Hold onto your creative hats! Winners will be announced in Week 3, Term 4, 2023.
Where to find more details
For a comprehensive overview of rules, guidelines and more, please visit the Bilingual Books Project under the Firefly page of Indooroopilly Secondary Languages or directly from HERE.
So, ignite your imagination, collaborate if desired and let's cherish the beautiful diversity of languages at St Peters. We eagerly await to dive into your stories—and experience them come alive through video!
Happy writing, illustrating and storytelling!
Maggie Jin Curriculum Leader Assistant – Languages
Around the College
Debating
Last week brought the end of our Debating teams’ participation in the 2023 QDU Secondary Schools competition. St Peters had another successful year in the competition, entering 15 teams from Years 7 – 12, with five of these teams, from Years 8 – 12, making it through to the finals.
Our four Year 7 teams debated across six evenings this year, hosted at St Peters, with some very interesting topics. This was a fantastic introduction to the skill of debating for many of these students.
Congratulations to our teams that made it through to the finals this year. These teams were the 8.2 team coached by Miss Chrisel Myburgh; the 10.1 team, coached by Old Scholar Harry Edwards and our 12.2 team, coached by Old Scholar Maggie Denk.
It was pleasing to see two of our teams making it through to further rounds of finals this year. This consisted of our 11.1 team with Lara N, Mijili P, Lara B, Dilumi P and Sankeerthi C, coached by Old Scholar Oliver Jayasinghe. This team debated the quarter final short prep topic 'that the environmental movement should prioritise messaging that emphasises the benefits of environmental protection to humans over the environment itself’ and did a stellar job against a tough opposition in the Churchie 11.1 team. A fantastic season by our 11.1 team where the students polished their debating skills and particularly improved on their delivery and success of their Points of Information. Well done girls and Oliver.
Last Friday evening our 12.1 team with Max M, Karina H, Lucy M and Isla M, coached by Mrs Sue Dobrenov, competed in the semi final against a very tough opponent from Gregory Terrace. The team narrowly lost this debate 2:1, however, showed tremendous skill and tenacity throughout the year, debating at a very high level. We are extremely proud of how far this team has come and wish them every success next year with their future endeavours.
We look forward to welcoming all our current Debating students, plus new students, to our Debating program next year.
Mrs Allie Walsh Debating Coordinator
Engineering Careers Talk
We had the pleasure of welcoming guest speakers Ged Da Silva, Camilla Ashfield and Maryam Memar from Bechtel Engineering to present to a Year 9 Technology class about the reality of what the broad field of Engineering entails. They provided their perspectives on various aspects of Engineering including Electrical, Civil and Chemical/Mechanical leading onto Managerial roles within the sector that require overseeing diverse projects as a leader. We were fortunate that each of the speakers had varied training and experience levels ranging from a recent Civil Engineering graduate to a more experienced Electrical engineer in the field.
Ged Da Silva, who is now retired, shared a little of his training, referring to the soft skills required to lead several Engineering Technical Teams to ensure a successful outcome. Given that the field of Engineering is still male dominated, it was beneficial for the students to hear from two successful females within the Engineering field. The speakers addressed some of the myths associated with this profession.
Within this session, Mrs Estevao also spoke about the benefits of starting to explore the work role options early. Students were encouraged to attend university Open and Experience days, talk to industry specialists about their roles and seek out opportunities to observe the day-to-day activities in areas of interest. The College offers numerous resources to assist students with their post-school exploration and Year 9s were encouraged to utilise these resources accessed via the Careers page on Firefly and by attending other in person seminars held within the Career Centre regularly. It is never too early to start exploring one’s work options. It takes regular engagement to increase one’s awareness of self, and thereafter select an option for the first step of one’s career journey which is non-linear.
Thank you to our informative guest speakers who provided an excellent learning opportunity for the Year 9’s and to Bechtel Engineering and Ged Da Silva for supporting this initiative.
Laura Knight and Jacquelene Estevao Careers
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Primary Years Camp
My thanks and gratitude go to the teachers and leaders who took our Year 3 cohort away on their first St Peters Camp last week. This activity is, for many students, their first time away from home and for many it was a time of personal challenge. The warm, but tired smiles that greeted me on return are a testament to the relationships and care these staff have for our Year 3 students and their families.
Similarly, our Year 5 students visited Noosa North Shore earlier this term. Disconnected from technology, students enjoyed the beaches, forest and wildlife that this unique camp offers.
Camps for Primary Years students offer numerous benefits that foster holistic development. These experiences promote teamwork, communication and social skills, helping our students build lasting friendships and continue to develop as well-rounded global citizens. Similarly, outdoor activities enhance physical health, encouraging active lifestyles while exposure to new environments cultivates curiosity and adaptability. Away from screens, students develop problem-solving skills and emotional resilience. Guided by our teachers and camp staff, they gain independence and self-confidence.
A huge thank you must go to the staff who organised and attended these camps with our students, often taking them away from their own children and families. I am always grateful for our passionate and committed Primary Years staff, and the important work they do with our students each day.
Book Week
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 CBCA Book Week 2023 is ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’.
To celebrate Children’s Book Week, the Primary Years will again hold its annual Book Week Dress Up and Giving Day. This will take place on Thursday 24 August. We ask Primary Years students to select a book character they love and dress as that character or come in their pyjamas (in support of the Pyjama Foundation). We encourage inexpensive, homemade costumes.
We ask students to donate money to The Pyjama Foundation on this day, either by bringing cash to school or by donating directly online HERE.
The Pyjama Foundation gives children in foster care the opportunity to change the direction of their lives with reading and learning, life skills and confidence. Mrs Daley is a proud ambassador for The Pyjama Foundation and you can read more about the Pyjama Foundation HERE.
Early Arrival
We have noticed that some Lower Primary students arrive at the College before 8:00 am. As the official supervision commences at 8:00 am, we kindly request that students who arrive before this time (unless they are attending a supervised activity) make use of the Before School Care service. This ensures appropriate supervision and ensures their wellbeing until regular school hours commence.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding in following these expectations. Our primary goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students, and your support is essential in achieving this. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
The Arts
Performer Of The Year 2023 | Concerto Finale
The Concerto Final provides a professional concert experience where students perform, from memory, some of the most challenging and virtuosic concerto repertoire. The sense of occasion tests their preparation and resolve while providing an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Soloists are required to project their sound over a 70 piece orchestra which demands study and knowledge of the full score.
2023 Concerto Finalists:
Sam C - Bartok Viola Concerto Victor H - Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto Rebecca K - Dvorak Cello Concerto Mulan M - Chopin Piano Concerto
Proceeds from this concert will be donated to a charity nominated by the Concerto Winner.
It's nearly time for Swing into Spring! On Friday 8 September, please come and join us for a great night of food, fun, dance and laughter whilst being entertained by the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Stage Bands and Jazz Combos as well as our guest performers, The Mark Pradella Band. What a great way to celebrate the end of term (nearly)! The music starts at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start of the main event. All are welcome!
What is Swing into Spring?
For those who may be new to the School, or just new to Swing into Spring; here are a few tips to help you plan for the evening
Think of this event as a fun filled indoor picnic – tickets are purchased however no set seating is provided, it’s first in, first served. Either organise a table with friends or join a table with friends you haven’t met yet.
Bring along your picnic basket (which contains your food, drinks and 'supplies' in the way of crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. Whilst everyone caters for themselves, the food you bring is usually shared with others on your table.
Please also remember to bring some small change or your credit card, there are games to be played throughout the evening as well as raffle tickets to be purchased with many wonderful and varied gifts up for grabs, after all this is the major fundraising event for the year for the Music Support Group and all the proceeds are channelled back into helping to enrich the music experience of every child at St Peters.
Tickets are $60.00 for a family, $25.00 for an adult and $10.00 for students. Performing students are free. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance. Please secure your tickets early by CLICKING HERE.
If you would like to support the Music Support Group raffles by making a donation in cash or goods, please contact Margaret Hammer at: MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au Raffle prizes can be delivered to Reception at the PAC up until Thursday 7 September.
It's a fantastic, fun filled family event – we hope you can join us!
See you on the dance floor,
David Deacon, Grantley Sutch and Christine Taylor Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
Chorale Gala Concert
Australasian Double Reed Competition
St Peters students represent at the Australasian Double Reed Competition.
The national competition for the Australasian Double Reed Society was held last weekend at Griffiths Conservatorium of Music. This event has participants coming from all over Australia. Two of our students, Eva B and Hunter C, were part of the event performing and enjoying what the Australasian Double Reed Society had to offer. Our fabulous bassoon teacher, Karen Ruprecht, said that she was "so proud of them for being involved’’. They displayed a lot of courage playing for people who were unfamiliar, and they worked hard playing as a soloist with piano for the first time. Thank you so much Karen for mentoring our students in such a positive way and a huge congratulations to Eva and Hunter for participating and representing St Peters.
Mr Mark Pradella Woodwind Co-ordinator
Primary Twilight at the PAC - Thursday 31 August
The Primary Twilight at the PAC on Thursday 31 August will showcase cocurricular music in the Primary years. In two short, show-and-tell concerts, all Primary Ensembles will share with their family and friends what they’ve been working on during rehearsals in Term 3.
These concerts are free and there is no need to book tickets. Parents, friends, and families are invited to choose their own seats in the Auditorium.
The PAC Servery will be open to serve hot and cold snacks and drinks from 5:00pm and during the interval between the Lower and Upper Primary Concerts.
We look forward to a lovely evening of music,
Christine Taylor, David Deacon, Grantley Sutch Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
Sport
Boys Sport
After a week off AIC sporting fixtures due to the Brisbane Exhibition week, we are now set to enter Round 5 of AIC Basketball and Tennis for our boys.
This weekend, St Peters will compete against Iona College in both Basketball and Tennis. Our Senior teams will play at Home at St Peters venues whilst our Junior teams will play Away at Iona venues. Please ensure that you check the St Peters App for all game times and venue details.
For the Round 5 Basketball vs Iona College Draw CLICK HERE For the Round 5 Tennis vs Iona College Draw CLICK HERE
Track & Field
The first of our AIC Track & Field Lead Up meets is on this week. Thursday night, 24 August, over 60 of our St Peters athletes will compete against 7 other AIC colleges both in track events and in field events. These Lead Up meets offer a great opportunity for our boys in Years 7 - 12 to compete across multiple events whilst also experiencing the great camaraderie amongst our AIC colleges.
The AIC Track & Field Championships will be held in Week 1 of Term 4. We strongly encourage all Years 7 - 12 boys to get involved and attend any of the Track & Field training sessions that they can as well as attending the AIC Lead Up Meets.
Participating in Track & Field events which encapsulate running, jumping and throwing can only benefit every student's overall sporting prowess and skill development. Being part of the St Peters Track & Field Squad in 2023 will also assist in developing, fostering and establishing greater bonds with their peers whilst growing our college’s spirit and culture.
Dress Standards at AIC Sporting Fixtures
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 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 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 who have been attending training. We do ask that all boys please open and read these informational emails that pertain to their chosen sport for Term 3.
Our AIC Term 3 Boys Sport Coordinators for 2023 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.
Jeremy Lohe Boys Sport Coordinator
Girls Sport
BSRA – GIRLS ROWING HEAD OF THE RIVER
We wish the Rowing girls all the best as they head to Wyaralong Dam this Saturday for the 2023 Head of the River. The girls with the support of their coaches & the dedicated team led by Helen Allard have worked incredibly hard to prepare for this special day, we are very excited to see how they perform. To support the girls, please see below.
PINK DAY FOR OUR GIRLS ROWERS – THIS FRIDAY!
Students – Please pull on your pink socks and tie up your pink ribbons!
Staff – Please put on your best pink outfit for the day!
Bus departs the St Peter Bus Stop at 5:15am and will return after the final race arriving back at the bus stop at approximately 2:45pm.
Free morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Winter Fixtures - Netball, Volleyball, Hockey and Tennis
Round 6 was a great round for our Netball, Volleyball, Hockey and Tennis Girls as they took on St Aidan’s. Some really pleasing results and our teams have progressed well as we head into the final weeks of the season.
Round 7 this Saturday we take on Brisbane State High School at our Home venues in what is one of the toughest challenges in QGSSSA Sport, and we are looking forward to it! Good luck to all our teams!
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 - Communicate if unable to attend a training session or a game, early communication is particularly important for a game.
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 is not avoidable but where possible please arrange appointments outside training times.
Date Claimers:
Round 7: Saturday 26 August v Brisbane State High School (Home) Round 8: Saturday 2 September v Ipswich Girl's Grammar School (Away) Round 9: Saturday 9 September v St Hilda’s School (Home)
Round 6 saw St Peters travel to the Ambiwerra Sports Complex to take on St Aidan’s. With 5 courts in action, there was plenty of Netball on display and the girls certainly didn’t disappoint.
The morning started on an excellent note with all three Year 7 teams posting a win, a feat we haven’t seen to date this season. The 7A team are to be commended on their performance as they fought hard to overcome a half time deficit and post their first win of the season. The 8B team played well and came away with a strong win, however the 8A team was a little undermanned and went down but not without a fight.
The momentum continued into the second round with all five teams securing wins and completing a clean sweep. Although the 9A team did not have it all their own way, the 9B result was never in any doubt and the 9C team slowly pulled away from a determined opponent to ensure all the Year 9 teams were victorious. The 8C team was a very one-sided affair which saw them post the highest score and biggest winning margin of the day whilst the Senior A team continued to play impressive Netball and won comfortably yet again.
The Open team took to the court in the final round and perhaps surprised the opposition with their commitment and determination to grind out what was a comfortable win in the end. Although the Senior B team started slowly, some excellent defensive Netball kept their opponents scoreless for two quarters and secured them an impressive win. With only one goal in it leading into the final quarter, the 10A game was a close hard-fought contest. Unfortunately, the opposition proved too strong in the final stages, and they pulled away to inflict only our second loss of the day.
It was especially pleasing to see the hard work and effort finally pay off and St Peters comprehensively win the day.
Congratulations to our Round 6 Award Winners, the girls who played with the ‘Best Vision’ on court!
Written by Nicki Bygraves Game Day Manager
Round 7 Draw v Brisbane State High School: Saturday 26 August – Please CLICK HERE for the draw
It is the Girls Shed’s biggest week of the season as we prepare to compete at the BSRA Head of the River at Wyaralong Dam on Saturday. The crews are completing their final water sessions over the next day or two making those last minute technical adjustments that can make the split-second difference between a podium finish and not.
We are extremely appreciative of the support and encouragement we are receiving from so many voices across our school community this week. Mr Kotzur attended training with the 1st VIII this morning and rode in the tinny alongside Coach James Doring. Mr Nodwell and Mrs Champion also attended breakfast with the rowers after their sessions early this morning.
All our crews have worked extremely hard since Week 1 of Term 2 preparing for Saturday’s regatta and I am extremely proud of the grit and tenacity I have watched them demonstrate week after week. Please join me in wishing the girls the best of luck this Saturday by donning your pink socks and ribbons around school this Friday. If you would like to attend the regatta, there are still seats available on the Supporters bus departing from the Indooroopilly campus bus stop at 5:15AM Saturday morning. #GoSaints
It is fantastic to see so many girls committing to training and attending the meets. The countdown is on to the QGSSSA Track & Field Championships meaning all girls need to be attending the meet this week. Please sign on using the link in Mr Lohe’s email. It is vitally important that all girls attend training and the final few meets in the lead up to QGSSSA Championships on Thursday 14 September.
Next week, girls will compete in a head-to-head meet on Friday 1 September which is a Student Free Day. Please ensure you read all information carefully as all girls will be required over the final weeks in the lead up. Information will be sent out on Monday regarding this meet. Any questions, please see Mr Lohe.
Go Saints!
Date Claimer – QGSSSA Track & Field Championships – Thursday 13 September
Please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 training schedule.
TERM 4 SPORTS
Sign on for all Term 4 Sports is now complete.
Reminder – Girls must complete their commitments to their in-season sports, these take priority over pre-season sports.
If the girls choose more than one sport, communication is the key, please advise the respective sport coordinator at the start of the season.
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
MATCH CONDITIONS SUMMARY
12 a-side on field and 3 interchange players
Half field ground size
15-minute halves, 5-minute break
Modified tackling, bumping permitted
Bouncing the ball (two max)
No kicking off the ground
Mouth guards are compulsory
Please check the St Peters App for the Term 3 Training schedule.
Next week a team of girls selected from Years 7 - 10 will represent St Peters at the CBSQ Junior Secondary Wildcard Challenge. Our team will be competing hard over this two-day tournament to attempt to advance through to the Junior Secondary Championships that will be held down the Gold Coast in Term 4. Good luck Girls!
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 CANCELLATIONS
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.
Anne-Marie Champion Girls Sport Coordinator
Community
Hillsdon Kindergarten Fete
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:
If you are looking to buy, sell or need help with anything Real Estate, Alex Jacobson is the one you want in your corner. Alex is an Old Scholar from St Peters Lutheran College and would welcome the opportunity to help the school community with their future endeavours in Real Estate. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Shivani Gupta is an entrepreneur and has owned several businesses, scaled them from $0.00 to $5.00M and exited them. Shivani has worked with over 250 companies and is a business coach, speaker and author. She has presented in 18 countries to over 250,000 people; authored 8 books and coached over 1500 leaders. To see their website CLICK HERE.
With over 30 years in property development, operations and finance, M80 Property Group creates unique and luxurious residential homes that stand out from the pack. Operating across Brisbane and Melbourne, we work with carefully selected teams of designers, builders, landscapers, and other specialty trades to create lifestyles that stand the test of time. To see their website CLICK HERE.
Queen Street Dental are a long established Brisbane CBD dental clinic providing patients throughout Brisbane, its surrounds and overseas, with the highest standards of preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. You will be treated at Queen Street Dental by a team of highly experienced dentists and support staff who share an unwavering commitment to ensuring your treatment is delivered in a highly professional, compassionate and caring manner. To view their website CLICK HERE.
With over 90 years of history in the mattress industry, and a deep commitment to research and innovation, you can trust Sealy Posturepedic to deliver unparalleled performance and a great night's sleep. We are a Queensland based, family owned company, with a strong commitment to our local community. Sealy are proud supporters of the St Peters Lutheran College Rugby programme. 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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From the SPOSA Office
First XI vs Old Scholars Game
On Saturday, 19 August, St Peters First XIs faced our Old Scholars in an intense Football match. The game ended in a 3-all tie, ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, with the First XIs emerging as the winners and retaining the 2023 David Brown Cup. Congratulations to the First XI’s and thank you to both teams, for participating. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for our Old Scholars to reconnect with one another at the College and SPOSA really appreciates the time you all took to attend. Special thanks to the Sports House for coordinating the match. We can’t wait to see you all back again next year for another exciting game!
