Earlier this week the College Prefects for the coming 12 months were installed into their office at a special ceremony in front of their peers and parents in the Dron Auditorium. Thirty-three young people were commissioned to serve as Prefects.
The theme of my address for this occasion was ‘Leadership – Small Actions, Big Impact’. Too often we associate leadership with doing big acts. We think we have to do great things to effect change. It is too easy to overlook the deep and lasting impact that little things, everyday things we can do can have on the lives of other people – of our classmates, of our friends, of our family, of our College. It is tempting to overlook the small behaviours, the unseen actions like a listening ear for a classmate; a gentle word of encouragement to a peer; a thank you to younger students; a smile for the new student; the helping hand to a teacher; the self-directed picking up the piece of litter in the school yard; and the ‘can I help you?’ to neighbour in need. It is in these seemingly small actions or behaviours that leaders will make a difference and have the biggest impact on the lives of others.
I challenged the incoming team of Prefects, as they assume their formal leadership roles, to be conscious, in fact, be deliberate about the small actions they can take to have a big impact on the lives of students and staff here at St Peters. I encouraged them to reflect each morning as they put on the Prefect Badge to think ‘Small Actions, Big Impact’.
The expectation of ‘Small Actions, Big Impact’ is not restricted to the Prefect body. These seemingly everyday behaviours are something that every student, every adult in our community can do. Imagine what an amazing community we would have if we all adopted the ‘Small Actions, Big Impact’ approach.
I wish all our student leaders God’s richest blessing as you serve our community, and I look forward to seeing their impact through both big and small actions as together we strive to make St Peters a place where each member of our community can flourish.
Tim Kotzur Head of College
Ministry
It’s A Gift!
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8
We installed Student Leaders this week. Students applied for leadership responsibilities and were chosen by peers and staff alike. It’s a curious task for students to undertake. Leadership is not something everyone does naturally. Not even being accomplished in a particular field will necessarily make a person an effective leader. We can learn and develop leadership skills if we try.
At school I remember studying Maths, English, History, some other subjects, but not Leadership. We learned about leadership by experience, mainly through sport. Some students learned to lead through Scouts, Cadets and Youth Groups, but usually the most well-regarded students were made Captains.
Leadership is still not part of the curriculum. While Harvard Business School may be well into the future for our students who wish to pursue leadership development, we need to start developing leaders from the outset. For any group or community to flourish it will need leaders to guide it. Thus, leadership is encouraged and supported throughout the St Peters journey.
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome in the 1st Century AD, identifying gifts present in their community. These gifts helped build up their community. Rome was a place that didn’t welcome or react kindly to Christians. Quite the opposite, there were times of periodic persecution of Christians there. For the wellbeing of the community, they needed all their gifts to be activated, including the gift of leadership.
Paul mentions prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership and showing mercy. In other letters he mentions other gifts. Leadership is one of these gifts. Those who have this gift of leadership should lead and lead diligently.
Our Student Leaders have been identified as having gifts of leadership in various ways. Each Student Leader is different and will bring their own approach and emphasis to their role. As a community we celebrate their willingness to lead and commit to supporting them in their leading.
We thank God for our student leaders and pray God blesses them for their work in the coming year.
Pastor Matt Wilksch Springfield Chaplain
Important Notices
Update to the St Peters App
A new sub-menu titled 'Athletic Development' has been added to Sports in the St Peters App.
To receive notices regarding the Athletic Development Training Schedule, please update your subscriptions.
This can be done in Settings > Subscriptions > then select the 'Athletic Development' tag in Sports.
Around the College
News from Langer Library
It is Week 3 of Term 4 and the BrisNet TL Inter-School Readers’ Cup competition season returns in full swing.
This year, after two years of disruption, the contest is back in face-to-face mode: Teams of four to five students each read a set of five books, prepare for weeks and then meet with other teams one evening to answer quiz questions from the books.
Stuartholme School was hosting the 2022 Year 10 event on Tuesday 11 October, and Jess M, Ella Y, Josephine B and Mijili P represented St Peters. Collaborative work, enthusiasm and dedication brought success: after four rounds of an exciting tournament, our team finally placed third: hats off Year 10 students!
On the same week, last Wednesday night, our College hosted the Year 9s event in the Langer Library.
Organised in eight teams, students from BBC, Brisbane SHS, Kenmore SHS, Marist College, Stuartholme School and St Peters spent the evening competing.
The results were very close and kept on changing during the night. Eventually, Brisbane SHS took the cup home this year, winning by only a half point! Congratulations!
In the words of the participants: we truly had a “wonderful evening”, and “everyone had so much fun and the food was delicious.” To top it all, it was lovely to have the Head of College, Tim Kotzur, watch the event and to present the awards to the winning teams.
Well done Harper K, Georgie W, Ava B, Sarah-Grace R, Gabriella D and Molly R.
We are looking forward to seeing how our Year 7 and Year 8 teams will do this week: Good luck to all participants.
Academic Matters
From the Academic Hub
YEAR 12 QCAA EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
Year 12 Exams are just around the corner. Both QCAA and IB students will finish their classes tomorrow after 13 years of schooling. Both IB and QCAA External Exam Blocks will start in Week 4, Monday 24 October. Exam schedules, equipment lists, Student Guides, helpful hints, directions and rules and AARA provisions have been published to the students and can be found on Firefly here.
QCAA Exam start times:
Morning Session
8:15am: Locker Area - Briefing 8:30am: Only once directed - Move to LOHE 8:50am: Seated in exam room
Afternoon Session
11:45am: Locker Area - Briefing 12:00pm; Only once directed - Move to LOHE 12:20pm: Seated in exam room
We hope all our year 12s have used their study week diligently over the past week. We wish them all well for the start of the External examinations.
REMINDER: Illness and Misadventure applications
If Year 12 students are unwell, before or during examinations or are affected by adverse circumstances out of their control, they are encouraged to seek assistance at the Academic Hub. An Illness and Misadventure application may be lodged with the QCAA but you will need to complete appropriate forms and obtain documentation as evidence.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE MYQCE STUDENT REFERENCE GROUP
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is recruiting new members for the myQCE Student Reference Group in 2023. The group gives students in Years 10 - 12 the chance to have their say about the QCE system processes and senior schooling. Queensland students who will be in Year 10 (in 2023) are eligible to apply. The group meets four times per year and membership is ongoing until students graduate from Year 12. Nominations close on Friday 4 November 2022 – for more information and to nominate, visit the myQCE website.
Olivia Larney Acting Head of 7-12 Curriculum - Students
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Year 4 Camp – Luther Heights
How good is camp!! I can honestly say going to camp were some of my favourite times at school. I can still remember in Year 5 going to Maroon Dam and having to put our clothes in a garbage bag as we boarded canoes and crossed the dam for a few days of rock climbing, orienteering and team games. We were given a package of food that we had to ration for the trip, but we left it outside on night one and the possums took it all. Camp gives you lifelong memories as you get away from pampered lifestyles and become immersed in an environment full of challenges, self-development and friendship. Our Year 4’s recently had the chance to build their own memories, riding zip lines, building rafts out of plastic drums to carry them across the dam, constructing catapults out of PVC pipe, climbing trees and braving the worst of beach conditions to ride boogie boards along the waves.
Last week our Year 4 students embarked on their first ever three-day camp at Luther Heights facility at Coolum. After attending the inaugural Year 3 camp in 2021, confidence and excitement was high amongst the group for a longer camp experience, filled with activities aimed to challenge and extend their personal development. The increased camp duration also allowed staff to spend periods of downtime with the students playing sport, colouring, playing Uno or just generally getting to now each other better. The 200-metre flying fox has always been the blue-ribbon activity, but this year faced some stiff opposition with boogie boarding, koala climb, mini catapult, raft building and team building rounding out the array of activities. Outside of these fun filled challenges the students loved eating in a dining hall and sleeping in bunks with their friends. To say we were proud of the way the students conducted themselves on camp would be an understatement. The grit shown in poor weather, the growth mindset demonstrated when met with failure or challenge and the gratitude towards the camp instructors made for a camp we will never forget.
Mr Cameron Glass Acting Deputy Head – Lower Primary
Year 6 PYP Exhibition
This evening our Year 6 students also have the opportunity to share the culmination of their Primary Years learning through their PYP Exhibition. As always, this event has brought with it a heightened sense of anticipation and nervous energy; not just for the students but for everyone involved in their learning journey through the Primary Years. Thanks, must go to the Year 6 teachers and mentors of the students and to Mrs Simone Mitchell, for her tireless work and critical eye, which ensured that the experience for everyone was the best it could be.
DATE CLAIMERS – DON’T FORGET!
Friday 21 October: All Choirs Concert
Friday 28 October: Day for Daniel – Wear a RED shirt, ribbon or socks and bring in a gold coin to donate to the Morcombe Foundation
Friday 28 October: Year 5 Kokoda Challenge
Friday 28 October: World Teacher’s Day
Saturday 29 October: All Bands Finale Concert
Friday 4 November: All Strings Finale Concert
Junior High
'Liveability' visit from Cr Mackay
Our Year 7 students are investigating aspects of liveability (especially as it relates to their local area) and were very grateful that Old Scholar, and Brisbane City Councillor, James Mackay, accepted our invitation to speak at the Year Level Assembly.
He spoke about the many strengths of our area, the challenges that it may face, and how different people may have different perspectives on issues. He also spoke about what he and Council are planning to do now and, in the future, to continue to make this area a wonderful place to live. Learning how people can have a voice to Council via the Better Brisbane Proposals provoked some very interesting suggestions. Students especially appreciated Cr Mackay’s insights into planning for the 2032 Olympics, and how the Olympics are being prepared for even now.
Year 7 Gardasil (HPV) Immunisation
A reminder that the Year 7 second Gardasil (HPV) Immunisation Clinic provided by Ozcare is next Friday 28 October in Periods 1 & 2. Students will be taken to the clinic at the PAC by their P1 or P2 teacher, including those students who are not getting vaccinated.
Any student who is absent on the day can obtain a free make up vaccination through either your GP (excluding their consultation fee), or your local Brisbane City Council Immunisation Clinic.
If you are a family new to the school since the first immunisation clinic in Term 1 and have questions regarding this, please get in touch with the Health Centre nurses by ringing 3377 6102 or h.centre@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Further information and FAQs can be found on the Health Centre Firefly page here.
Health Centre Nurses
Free webinar: Handling tricky friendship days
For more details on the webinar by Michelle Mitchell, please CLICK HERE.
The Arts
VAPAr People's Choice
The Arts | People's Choice Awards | Voting now open!
The finalists for the VAPAr People's Choice for Excellence in Visual Art and the Capture Photography Award have been revealed and we'd love you to cast your vote to decide the winners!
A huge congratulations to our talented music students for such fabulous results for their AMEB results. AMEB is an internationally recognised music qualification, and the students work very hard to strive for excellence. Special thanks to their music teachers and the accompanists involved: Sandy Chou, Dave Mibus, Christian Gante, and Mitchell Dormer.
Hugo D – Trumpet – 4th Grade – C+ Satisfactory
Grace O’D – Trumpet – 5th Grade –A+ High Distinction
Aidan P – Trumpet – 3rd Grade –B Credit
Chester E – Trumpet – 4th Grade –B Credit
Thomas W – Trumpet – 4th Grade –C+ Satisfactory
Holly H – Trumpet – 2nd Grade –B Credit
Alex T – Trumpet – 1st Grade –A Honours
William McP – French Horn – 5th Grade - B+ Credit
Matthew C – Trumpet – 6th Grade – A Honours
Ella F – Trumpet – 3rd Grade – B Credit
Johnny Z – Trumpet – 3rd Grade – B Credit
Manu A – Trumpet – 3rd Grade – C+ Satisfactory
Jonathan W – Trumpet - 4th Grade – C+ Satisfactory
Jemima F – Trumpet – 2nd Grade – B+ Credit
William C – Euphonium – 5th Grade - B+ Credit
Daniel S – Trombone – B Credit
Chloe B – Saxophone – 8th Grade - A Honours
Dominic B – Saxophone – 7th Grade - A Honours
Sebastian D – Saxophone – 6th Grade - B+ Credit
Mayank K – Saxophone – 4th Grade – C Satisfactory
Burness L – 3rd Grade - B Credit
Jiakai L – Saxophone – 4th Grade - B Credit
Claire M – Saxophone – 4th Grade - B+ Credit
Ajay P – Saxophone – 3rd Grade - C+ Satisfactory
Hayley B – Flute – 7th Grade - B+ Credit
Deanne F – Oboe – 3rd Grade - A Honours
Alicia G - Oboe - 1st Grade - A Honours
Tinguan J – Oboe – 4th Grade - C+ Satisfactory
Burness L – Clarinet – 3rd Grade - B Credit
Luke L – Clarinet – 5th Grade - A Honours
Barnett L – Clarinet – 2nd Grade - B Credit
Charudhi M – Clarinet - 7th Grade - A Honours
Hugo R- Clarinet – 1st Grade - A Honours
Jayden W – Clarinet – 5th Grade – C Satisfactory
Jerry Z – Oboe – 2nd Grade - A Honours
Yuanting Z – Oboe – 4th Grade - B+ Credit
Grantley Sutch Co-Director of Cocurricular Music Head of Bands
Year 11 Film, Television & New Media
A massive congratulations to Year 11 Film, Television & New Media student, Rachel C, after her film Confluent Divergence was nominated as a finalist in the Bond University Film & Television Awards (BUFTA). As a national competition, the BUFTA awards are one of the premiere film competitions for high school students around Australia. Rachel’s cyberpunk animation was heavily influenced by the Japanese film Akira (1988), directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Her animated short is now in contention for the Grand Prize which includes a full scholarship to Bond University. Keep an eye out for a People’s Choice Award link later this month, where you can vote for Rachel’s film. We wish her all the best for the award ceremony in November!
Creative Generation Award
Ava M (Y12) Art has won a Creative Generation Award of Excellence 2022 for her work ‘Xplor’ - an interactive multiple panel, mixed media assemblage featuring collage and printmaking.
The work will be exhibited in the Creative Generation QAGOMA exhibition in May 2023.
30 Visual Art Excellence Awards were selected from 120 shortlisted works.
“There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.” Rodger Federer
Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 4
The following sports will be on offer in Term 4
St Peters Cricket
BWPI Girls Waterpolo
Year 4, 5 and 6 Girls Basketball
Term 4 Mini Squad and Group 1 Squad for SPW Swimming – Information regarding training at the 25m pool in Term 4 has been emailed to all Year 2 – Year 6 parents/caregivers.
Saturday Learn to Swim Private Lessons – Information regarding Learn to Swim Lessons running at St Peters 25m Pool has been emailed to Prep – Year 6 parents/caregivers.
Years 4 - 6 Girls Basketball
Throughout Term 4 we will be offering weekly Basketball coaching sessions for Years 4 - 6 girls. All Years 4 -6 girls are welcome to attend the sessions.
To sign on for the Term 4 Basketball Sessions please CLICK HERE
The focus of the Basketball sessions will be to develop fundamental skills and basic gameplay.
Years 4-6 Term 4 Cricket
Please Note that Term 4 Cricket is underway. All Cricketers are welcome to attend the training sessions.
Any new St Peters Cricketers will need to complete the following form. Please CLICK HERE to complete the form.
Should you have any question concerning Term 4 Cricket, please contact St Peters Cricket Coordinator, Mr Gary Munday (G.Munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au)
Primary Years HPE
All Prep – Year 6 students will be involved in Swimming during Term 4, Weeks 3 – 9. Students are required to wear the St Peters swimmers, the St Peters rash shirt, St Peters cap (if required) and goggles. Students have also been asked to bring along fins (flippers). These are required to assist with drill work in developing the stroke of the students. A towel is also required.
Any student unable to participate in Swimming will be required to bring a note. If they are unable to participate for multiple HPE lessons, they will require a doctor’s certificate. Students have also been reminded that they are to bring a water bottle and are required to wear their hat to and from lessons.
Please remind students to bring their swimming gear each week for their weekly HPE Lesson for the remainder of the year.
HPE Dates Term 3
HPE Swimming: Weeks 3 – 9
Primary Years Swimming Carnivals
Years 1 - 3 and Years 4 - 6 Inter-House Swimming Carnival. St Peters 25m Pool. Wednesday 23 November
Details to follow closer to the date.
Boys Sport
St Peters Track & Field Succeed at Qld All Schools Championships
Another amazing weekend of performances from our St Peters athletes. Last week and weekend 33 St Peters Track & Field athletes from Years 7 to 12 competed at the Queensland All Schools Track & Field Championships, QSAC, Nathan. It was fantastic to witness the enthusiasm and vibe that our St Peters athletes exhibited both whilst competing and supporting their fellow athletes. The St Peters Track & Field program has positively grown and flourished over the past few years and its success is really starting to turn some heads.
Below are some of the amazing results achieved.
Overall St Peters Track & Field
40 Top 8 (Finals) Individual Performances
23 Podium Finishes (Boys & Girls)
10 Gold
7 Silver
6 Bronze
8 x 4th placings (all which were very close to a podium place)
Boys All Schools Track & Field
Under 18/19
Carlos C – Long Jump (4th), Triple Jump (4th)
Under 17
Jacob D – Shot Put (2nd Silver)
Max K – 400m (11th)
Under 16
Lachlain R – Long Jump (2nd Silver)
Sebastian M – 2000m Steeple (3rd Bronze)
Jacob T – 110m Hurdles (6th)
Brodie W – Shot Put (10th), Javelin (4th)
Under 14
Theo H – Triple Jump (1st Gold), Long Jump (3rd Bronze)
Xander P – High Jump (2nd Silver)
Tristan B – High Jump (6th)
Saving Goals for Queensland
Recently, Jonty B (Year 9) was selected to represent Queensland at the Australian Boys Youth Football Championships. Jonty, a goalkeeper, assisted his team to victory in a penalty shootout to win the National Tournament. Congratulations, Jonty, on a terrific achievement!
Success at Queensland Open Water Championships
St Peters were well represented at the recent Queensland Open Water Championships which was held at Coolum, Sunshine Coast. It was fantastic to see so many great performances from our St Peters swimmers.
Congratulations to:
Rob T (Year 12) – 10km Swim (1st Gold)
Sam T (Year 11) – 7.5km Swim (1st Gold)
Callum B (Year 11) – 7.5km Swim (2nd Silver)
Noah A (Year 9) – 5km Swim (2nd Silver)
William T (Year 7) – 2.5km Swim (2nd Silver)
Luke A (Year 7) – 2.5km Swim (5th)
St Peters Boys Water Polo
Our St Peters Boys Water Polo players are training hard in readiness for the 2022 AIC Water Polo Gala Day to be held on Sunday 23 October at Somerville College Aquatic Facility, South Brisbane.
Should any boy wishing more information about getting involved in St Peters Water Polo, we ask that you please contact Mr Alex Lawn (Coordinator) – a.lawn@stpeters.qld.edu.au
2023 Term 1 AIC Sports – Pre-Season Training
This term (Term 4) we will see the commencement of our preparations for our 2023 Term 1 sports of Cricket, Volleyball, Swimming and Australian Rules. Our First teams are currently underway and all other age groups for Australian Rules and Volleyball will commence over the coming weeks.
All boys from Years 7 to 11 are asked to check their emails for information regarding ‘sign on’ for 2023 Australian Rules and Volleyball.
Training times /schedules are now posted up on the St Peters App. We request that both students and parents please check the St Peters App for days and times of their respective sport training.
We do ask all boys to keep checking their emails for more important information pertaining to 2023 Term 1 sport and when all specific pre-season training will commence over the course of Term 4 this year.
For further information about what is happening with 2023 Term 1 pre-season sports, please contact one of the below St Peters Coordinators:
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
Girls Sport Coordinator – Anne-Marie Champion
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” Napoleon Hill
ST PETERS GIRLS OPEN WATER POLO TEAM PRESENTATION
On Tuesday night, Mr Kotzur joined a great turn out of parents and presented the Open uniforms to our 2022/2023 St Peters Girls Water Polo Open team. When presenting the girls their uniforms, Mr Kotzur spoke about the toughness and dedication required to play Water Polo and the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level. He also spoke about the role models they are to our younger students and our motto, Plus Ultra, and striving for ever higher to give their all.
We thank Mr Kotzur for his continued support of Girls Sport.
2022 OPEN WATER POLO TEAM
Brienna G, Emmilia Mc, Ruby R, Alice H, Ida S, Remaya B, Chloe M, Gabbie E, Zara F, Heidi K, Georgia M, Isla L & Amelia R
QUEENSLAND ALL SCHOOLS TRACK & FIELD
Last weekend was the Queensland All Schools Track & Field Championships, St Peters had 32 athletes compete over the two days, with some fantastic results.
One of the highlights of the championships was the performance of Toby S who jumped 1.79m to break the 16 years Queensland record.
St Peters Track & Field gained:
23 Podium Finishes
10 Gold
7 Silver
6 Bronze
6 x 4th placings (all which were very close to a podium finish).
Overall, a very successful weekend for St Peters.
ST PETERS GIRLS RESULTS
18/19 years
Zoe M – Javelin (Bronze)
17 years
Aldora T – Hammer Throw (Bronze)
Tayden T – 100m Hurdles (Silver)
16 years
Zoe C – Triple Jump (Gold), Long Jump (Silver)
Brogan T – 100m Hurdles (Silver)
Toby S – High Jump (Gold & record)
Gabbie S - 3000m (Gold), 1500m (Gold)
Jazelle C – 200m (Bronze), 400m (Gold)
15 years
Allira T – Discuss (Silver), Shot put (Gold)
Hayley C – Hammer Throw (Gold), Shot Put (Bronze)
Isabelle P – 90m Hurdles (Gold)
12 years
Elyse R – 4 x 100m Relay (Gold)
Addy F – 400m (Gold)
Congratulations and well done to all our athletes and to Mr Donatini whose support over the All-Schools Championships was greatly appreciated by all.
TERM 4 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.
Congratulations to the girls from Years 7 - 9 who competed in the QGSSSA Junior Badminton competition last Saturday, it was a great day across all four venues. Thanks to our Badminton Coordinator Laura Buckby and our team of coaches for all their work in preparing the girls.
Last Saturday was Week 2 of the mini grading games, with that done and dusted, we are now eagerly awaiting the 2022/2023 Round 1 draw. The grading games have been a great way for our new players to start to learn the game and for our teams to bond together. It has been pleasing to see the improvement in our teams.
Our U13 Div 3 team with no subs and a number of the girls backing up from the U12 Div 2 game showed huge improvement, they were tired but really showed some great teamwork.
U18 Div 3 won 4-1 against AHS then again 6-0 to St Margaret’s. They are a lovely and positive bunch of girls with so much potential and just pure kindness. I was blown away by their attitude towards the game and the in depth debrief they had after the games to talk about their own strengths and what they want to work on as a team.
Our Open team came away with two close wins. It is such a pleasure to watch Coach Nacole and the girls interact during the matches.
A huge shout out to Mrs Champion and Mr Kotzur for coming into training late and giving our Open team a pump-up speech prior to this week’s Round 1 fixture.
Congratulations to our U15 Div 2 coach, Tenealle Fasala, who has been selected to represent Australia in a 15 strong team for the FINA World League Super Finals in Spain from 2-6 November 2022. We would like to wish Tenealle all the best of luck and I will try to keep you updated on results whilst she is away.
Please keep an eye on the St Peters App for the Round 1 draw, we will upload as soon as it is available.
2023 QGSSSA OPEN TEAM PRESEASON TRAINING SESSIONS
Girls in Years 9 - 12 in 2023 have been emailed details to sign on for the preseason sessions offered this term.
BASKETBALL PRESEASON sessions will be held on the following days in the St Peters Indoor Gym, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Monday 24 October
Monday 31 October
Monday 7 November
TOUCH PRESEASON sessions will be held on the following days on Harts Road Oval, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Wednesday 26 October
Wednesday 2 November
Wednesday 9 November
FOOTBALL PRESEASON sessions will be held on the following days on Harts Road Oval, 6.15am – 7.30am.
Friday 28 October
Friday 4 November
Friday 11 November
ST PETERS ROWING
St Peters is excited to offer the 2022 Term 4 Learn to Row Program. St Peters has a rich history in Rowing with a number of highly successful rowers graduating. St Peters prides itself on ensuring that students who participate in Rowing throughout their College life are encouraged and supported to find balance between their academic and Rowing pursuits. Rowing is a unique sport within the College and if you would like to be part of something very special with a rich history, Rowing is certainly the sport for you.
Following the Learn-to-Row Program, the Rowing seasons are as follows.
Girls:
Term 2 (Preseason) – Playing another QGSSSA sport is highly encouraged.
Term 3 – Regatta’s are held weekly throughout Term 3. Girls cannot play Volleyball, Hockey, Tennis or Netball and row.
The cost for the Term 4 Learn to Row program will be $145. Athletes are expected to wear their St Peters sports uniform to each session with closed in shoes. Learn to Row athletes are not expected to purchase a zootie for this program. This program will run during Weeks 5 - 7 this term.
To sign up or if you have any questions in regards to St Peters Rowing, please contact Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) - p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Please CLICK HERE for the Term 4 Athletic Performance & Development Training Schedule.
The schedule can also be found on the St Peters App.
SWIMMING FOR FITNESS
Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Swimming sessions have commenced at the 50m pool for any girl playing Water Polo or wishing to do pre-season QGSSSA swim training. These sessions will be held on:
Monday afternoons 50m pool: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Thursday afternoons 50m pool: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
There is no need for girls to sign on for these sessions, simply turn up to the pool for the sessions you can make.
Community
Football Support Group
Generation Next - The Dale Carnegie Course for Teens @ St Peters
What a great way to kick start the 2023 school year!
Dale Carnegie is delighted to offer 2023 Years 9-12 students an opportunity to participate in Generation Next at St Peters in the January 2023 school holidays. Generation Next is an adaptation of the world-famous Dale Carnegie Course and has successfully been run at St Peters every year since 2018.
Specifically designed for young adults, Generation Next runs globally and is an interactive and hands-on program designed to prepare young people for the real world. It will give students the skills they need to reach their goals and live up to their full potential – at school, home and in their futures.
Generation Next focuses on five key areas and teaches students skills that will last a lifetime:
Building Self-confidence
Enhancing Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skill Development
Teamwork and Leadership Skills
Effective Attitude Management & Stress Control
Generation Next is an exciting and fun program that encourages participation and uses guided discussion, group work, role playing, verbal reports and awards for outstanding contribution. These methods ensure students graduate from the program with sound knowledge and real skills. Upon completion, participants will receive an internationally recognised certificate which will enhance their school leaving testimonials and resume. Note that Generation Next counts towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award (skills section).
Places will be limited as this will be the one and only Generation Next program that will be running at St Peters in 2023.
Quotes from past Generation Next Graduates
"I was a shy and unsociable person before, now I can talk to people and talk in front of crowds"
"I am now able to step out of my comfort zone"
"I discovered my inner leadership skills, belief in myself, self-motivation and how to deal with stress”
“My school-work improved, and I am now a more effective speaker”
"I learned that it is your own choice to enjoy life or not"
"There is no doubt that the course is as brilliant as people say it is. It offers growth to all - big or small, shy or confident."
"It improved my communication skills, making it easier for me to work in a group environment and develop relationships and network more effectively."
"It helped me to be friendlier, smile more and avoid arguments"
"It improved my self‐confidence and motivation because for me I just needed that boost. My marks are improving because I’m more motivated."
Program Details:
Dates: 17 – 19 January 2023 (three days) Time: 9am – 4:30pm Venue: St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly Investment: $1,500+GST
To request a program flyer and booking form, please contact Emma Henry from Dale Carnegie, on emma.henry@dalecarnegie.com or on 0407 862 359.
SPOSA Reunions
We have seen several Reunions happening over the last couple of weeks. It is wonderful to see friendships rekindled and memories made as our Old Scholars gathered again to celebrate being 'A Saint for Life'.
Class of 1972
The class of ’72 had a full weekend of events which began with a cocktail function at Victoria Park Golf Course on the Friday night followed with the traditional Reunion events hosted at the College on Saturday. Sunday, they gathered again for a casual BBQ to swap details and commit to the next milestone reunion.
Class of 1982
The class of ’82 had a fantastic turnout at the Mofos event space at Southbank. Good food and great company made for a night to remember.
Class of 1992
The class of ’92 started their celebrations at the Merthyr Bowls club with a gourmet BBQ and a spot of lawn bowls to break the ice for those they hadn’t seen for 30 yrs. Special guest Jane Greenwood was a highlight of the evening. The night wound up when the venue closed and rumour has it the party didn’t stop there!
Springfield's First 10 Year Reunion
Last weekend was also time to celebrate our Springfield campus first cohort of Seniors 10 Year Reunion. They began with a tour of the College hosted by current principal Natalie Houston and SPOSA Patron Margaret Curnow. This followed with a celebration at a local venue where nearly all of the past students were in attendance.
Sponsors and Supporters
Thank you to our Term 4 Sponsors
Spring Lunch thank you's
A huge thank you to all the businesses and who recently donated to our Spring Lunch. The day would not have been the success it was without your support.
