Cricket Support Group Lunch Fundraiser | Friday 4 November
Support St Peters Cricket by joining us for a legendary lunch this November...
The St Peters Cricket Support Group will host the inaugural Legends of Cricket Lunch on Friday 4 November at West Rugby Union Club, Toowong. Guest speakers include former Australian Cricketers...
Doug Walters AM MBE - legendary all rounder
Greg Ritchie - legendary Sheffield Shield run scorer
Jeff Thomson - legendary fast bowler
...with a special appearance by West Indies team trainer/physiotherapist, Dennis Waite.
With limited seats available for sale, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to hear from these legends of the game. Having played a combined 275+ games for Australia across Tests and One Day Internationals at a time when Australia was at the top of its game.
Tickets
$150.00 each or $1,400.00 for a table of 10
Includes
Two-course meal
Three hour drinks package
Support our cricketers
Funds raised at the inaugural Legends of Cricket Lunch will go towards developing the Cricket program at St Peters.
Book as a single or a table of 10 but get in quick because tickets will sell fast!
Tickets go on sale on Monday 10 October at 9am.
Ministry
Wisdom from Above
If you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such 'wisdom' does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual… the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:14-17
What is the difference between being clever and being wise? Our Bible reading from the New Testament letter of James gives us a clue into what this difference might be.
The letter of James is a very practical book that focuses on what a good life looks like. It focuses on wisdom and active faith. The clue from James as to the difference between being clever and wise is this. There is one type of wisdom that is from above, and there is one type of wisdom that is from below. The wisdom from above or from heaven, is as James puts it, humble, pure, peace-loving, considerate of others, full of mercy, impartial, and sincere. The wisdom from below or from earth harbours envy and selfish ambition. It boasts, it denies, it thrives in disorder, and even harms others.
The difference between these two types of wisdom is that the wisdom from above, from God, is concerned about others. It considers other people; it is not selfish, envious, or unthinking toward others. It is always aware of and always takes care of others. It is outward-focused. That’s the difference between a wise and clever person.
A wise person puts their knowledge and skill into practice for the benefit of others, not just themselves. They move beyond selFISHness to selfLESSness. To put it another way, you could say that a selfish person stinks like a bad fish. No one wants to hang around them for that long. You can put up with a selfish person for a little, but eventually, the stink becomes too much. Whereas a selfless person not only thinks of others but helps others. They think of themselves less and more of others.
That’s really what we are about as a school community too. The purpose of learning in our College is not just for us to be the best people we can be, no, the purpose of our learning is to see how we can use what God has given us to bless, help and serve others. That’s true wisdom from above.
Tim Jarick College Pastor, Indooroopilly
Important Notices
Southern Cross Transit route updates
Due to Flooding at Colleges Crossing, Southern Cross Transit is currently working under Kholo Rd Flooding procedures.
Please check our website for any changes to our services.
Some services may run 5-15 minutes later as we are using the Kholo Bridge instead of Colleges and it is being traffic directed by Council.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 3813 8900 or by email.
Around the College
From Langer Library
During the second week of the Inter-School Readers’ Cup competitions, Year 8 students met on Tuesday night at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School in Corinda. Other schools participating to this event were: Brigidine, Brisbane State High, Brisbane Boys' College, Hillbrook, Stuartholme and St Aidan's.
Eager to successfully replicate their previous year’s places, Anna F, Keer F, Madeline G, Yaqing (Daisy) L, Isabella N, Ava R, Floria S, Maxine S, Rachel T and Matilda W organised themselves into two teams and prepared for weeks during lunch times in the Langer Library, with a cheerful combination of chocolate, Historical Fiction, sandwiches, Science-Fiction, ice-cream and Fantasy.
What an inspiring delight it has been to have this giggling, motivated and friendly bunch of readers in the Library.
Our congratulations to all contestants and especially to Brisbane SHS who won the Year 8 Reader’s Cup this year. We are looking forward to next year.
And finally, on Wednesday, two teams of St Peters Year 7 students braved the rain to join ten other groups in Enoggera for their Readers’ Cup competition.
Welcomed at Hillbrook Anglican School, the evening took place in the Tiered Learning Centre (TLC) under the astute gaze of Hermione, the (famous) library’s dog.
The Cup itself did not come back to St Peters this year, but what a night to remember: full of laughters, lollies, stories and friendship.
Bravo Sophie-Anais B, Scarlett H, Leona L, Tharushi M, Claire W, Xincheng (Sadie) W and Yixuan (Chrissy) Z and let’s take a crack at it again in 2023!
Laver House and Project Yumi – Thank You!
The students and staff of Laver House would like to thank everyone who donated stationery, shoes, baked goods or money to our Service Learning project, supporting Project Yumi and disadvantaged students in Papua New Guinea. We were very proud to pass on $400.00 we raised to Project Yumi last Tuesday.
Book Donations to Lismore Public Library
As part of Upper Primary’s Book Week celebrations, the Woodrow Library team raised over $750.00 to purchase brand-new children’s books for the Lismore Public Library. This project also saw Primary Years’ families donate almost 500 new and near-new books for the Lismore community. It was with much pleasure that these resources were delivered last Friday, gratefully received on behalf of Acting Area Librarian, Mr Michael Lewis. Thank you to all who supported this initiative.
Academic Matters
Australian Maths Competition Awards
Based on their outstanding results, the following students are invited to attend the upcoming 2022 AMC Awards ceremony in Queensland.
Austin H, Year 5 Prize//Best in School
Dylan A, Year 11 Prize
This is a BIG deal in the world of Mathematics competitions. Congratulations Austin and Dylan!
YEAR 12 QCAA EXAMS
We are now well underway with the Year 12 QCAA external exams, which started on Monday 24 October, with English the first examination. Students have been well prepared and early for each exam session. A reminder that the Exam Schedules, equipment lists, etc can be found on Firefly here. Teachers and support staff are greeting the students each morning to give them well wishes. The IB students also commenced their exam block this week. Wishing all Year 12’s the best of luck over the coming weeks.
Olivia Larney Acting Head of 7-12 Curriculum – Students
TOK Exhibition
All members of the community are invited to visit to the TOK Exhibition on Monday 14 November from 2-4pm. This Exhibition showcases students’ learning in Theory of Knowledge and forms a significant portion of their assessment in this course. For more information on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at St Peters, please contact Ros Midgley, Coordinator.
Primary Years
Primary Years News
Wear red for Day for Daniel!
With the National Day for Daniel being commemorated on Friday 28 October at St Peters, the students in the Primary Years have been involved in a range of classroom activities throughout the week that centre around the theme of safety at home and at school.
Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. Recognise, React and Report is the theme for Day for Daniel and children could wear a red t-shirt, ribbon or socks and bring a gold coin donation as a way of taking action within our community.
Green Thumbs in Year 1
God creates, God provides, God sustains…
In Year 1, we have been learning about the Creation Story from the Bible. As we know, this parable teaches us to be good stewards and care for the planet and our local environment. Our Term 3 Unit Of Inquiry, ‘Sharing the Planet’ led to the establishment of the ‘Save the World’ lunchtime club, while our Term 4 unit… ‘How we Organise Ourselves’, saw students investigating how places in a community can meet our needs. The new term also saw the establishment of 12 new garden beds for the Year 1 students to plan and plant… Many seeds have been sown and seedlings carefully planted, with matching labels showing their place. The garden has become a literal ‘hive’ of activity – buzzing every lunchtime with students carrying watering cans, shovels, buckets… showing care and being ‘responsible’ have become key concepts within our learning. Chappy K has visited the new space and blessed each garden bed, as well as the new rock reflection space under the Harmony Tree.
God creates, God provides, God sustains, and we respond.
Emma Egan Year 1 teacher and Primary Years Pastoral Care Leader
Book Week continues as students take action!
As part of Upper Primary’s Book Week celebrations, the Woodrow Library team raised over $750 to purchase brand-new children’s books for the Lismore Public Library. This project also saw Primary Years’ families donate almost 500 new and near-new books for the Lismore community. It was with much pleasure that these resources were delivered last Friday, gratefully received on behalf of Acting Area Librarian, Mr Michael Lewis. Thank you to all who supported this initiative.
Mrs Christina Wheeler Primary Years Teacher Librarian (Woodrow Library)
Welcome Ryan James Moncrieff
Congratulations to Mrs Ellise Moncrieff and family as they welcomed Ryan James Moncrieff on 13 October. Mum and baby are happy and healthy, and we send our prayers and thoughts to the Moncrieff’s at this special time.
The Arts
VAPAr 2022
The red carpet event in the amphitheatre featured a final roll call for the Year 12 Art and Film students, the Film Television and New Media Awards and an acknowledgment of visual art achievements in 2022.
The Jazz Combo and Guitar ensemble performed, Year 11 music videos and animations were screened throughout the event. The Art exhibition featured the Visual Art Award for Excellence: People’s Choice voting and the Capture Photography Awards-voting. Fashion contributed a sophisticated fascinator display and hospitality students provided the box office and bar service.
In the Dron Auditorium students presented a theatrical performance of the intense gothic drama The Picture of Dorian Gray based on the novel by Oscar Wilde. The play tells the story of a young socialite in 1890s London, who unknowingly enters a Faustian bargain: his portrait, rather than his own body, will bear the physical effects of his sins and indulgences.
Congratulations to the cast of 30 who under Mr Chapman's direction had to push themselves emotionally and physically whilst grappling with the play’s complex dramatic meanings, questioning the very nature of life and humanity.
This performance challenged students’ performance skills and required commitment to extensive rehearsals.
Congratulations to the cast who more than rose to the occasion in both performances - Friday and Saturday.
Audience reviews raved about the professional standards of the performances.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported VAPAr 2022.
All Choirs Finale Concert 2022 – A Night of Celebration!
On Friday 21 October, the ten choirs of St Peters came together to celebrate 2022 in a fabulous night of performances. The Finale Concert was a wonderful opportunity for all who sing in the choral program to enjoy performing for each other the wide variety of music which they have been singing. It also showcased for the sell-out audience, the musical growth and development which occurs across the years in the choral program from the youngest choir Poco Voce (Years 1 and 2) to the most senior choir, St Peters Chorale (Years 9–12).
An important part of a Finale Concert is to farewell and thank the Year 12’s for the contribution and leadership which they have given to the Choral Program. The 17 Year 12’s who graduated on Friday night have been a very significant part of program, some since Lower Primary, and will be greatly missed. They looked spectacular in their formal attire as we farewelled them in style. We later shared their final celebration cake in a private function for the Year 12 students and their parents.
The evening finished with the nearly 400 members of the choral program, led by the Year 12’s, performing 'You Raise Me Up'.
A wonderful evening such as this does not come about without a lot work behind, and in front, of scenes by a lot of people. Thank you to the student mentors, vocal tutors, piano accompanists, music administration, music teaching staff, and my choral conducting colleagues – Ms Emma Richie, Mrs Jenny Flottmann, Ms Louise Baldwin, Ms Kathryn Morton – for all they have done across the year to support the terrific young people who sing in the choirs at St Peters. Thank-you to Colin Bushell Photography for the wonderful photographic memories from the night.
Christine Taylor Head of Choirs
Instrumental, Vocal and Theory Tuition at St Peters – Enrolment/Reenrolment
Would you like to learn an instrument, voice or study music theory (Musicianship) at St Peters in 2023?
If so, please enrol/reenrol using the relevant two-minute registrations links below. Please note that all enrolment/reenrolment requests will be considered in a first in, first served format. Please don’t wait till next year.
Mr Deacon, Mr Sutch and Mrs Taylor Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
Music Auditions for Strings, Bands and select Choirs for 2023 (Years 5–12)
The choral and instrumental ensemble programme at St Peters is diverse in styles and performance opportunities. The programme is inclusive with a place for all who would like to be involved.
Would you like to play in a Band or String Orchestra or sing one of the auditioned Choirs (Vox Camerata and Chorale)? If so, now is the time to sign-up for an audition! Auditions allow Music staff to place all students who want to be involved in the most appropriate instrumental ensemble for their current level of musical experience.
Auditions are held during the week of Monday 21 to Friday 25 November 2022. Audition time sign-up sheets are on the PAC Noticeboard. Audition material for choir auditions are available in PAC Reception.
Mr Deacon, Mr Sutch and Mrs Taylor Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music
Sport
Primary Sport
“And remember, that feeling in your chest that you’re something more than just alive, is what will carry you on through today and even tomorrow. And remember you are someone and you are more than just anyone.” Rose C.L.
Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 4
The following sports will be on offer in Term 4
St Peters Cricket
BWPI Girls Waterpolo
Years 4-6 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 Years 2–6 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 will get underway at the St Peters Cricket Nets on Wednesday 5 October. 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 2022 Season in Review
Click on the link below to read a wrap of our 2022 Track & Field Season by Boys Sport Coordinator Luke Donatini.
"It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters." Paul 'Bear' Bryant
Last week we again witnessed St Peters Boys Sport again filled with multiple training sessions taking place, high energy, enthusiasm and preparation for the weekend competitions.
Unfortunately, due to the current poor weather conditions we have been experiencing, MSW Club Cricket, Queensland Rugby 7’s Tournament and the AIC Water Polo Gala Day were all cancelled. Hopefully, our boys will get another opportunity to compete within their chosen sport over the coming weeks. We will wait for further announcement of the potential rescheduling of these events.
Queensland All Schools Rugby 7’s
The 2022 Queensland All Schools Rugby 7’s Tournament was scheduled to be held last Saturday and Sunday at Albany Creek Sporting Complex. However, due to the poor weather conditions the tournament was postponed to a date to be announced. Our St Peters teams were very keen to participate and compete. We are now looking forward to the announcement of a rescheduled date.
St Peters Rugby Head Coach Representing Queensland
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Russell Todd (St Peters First XV and Head Rugby Coach) on his recent appointment as one of the Queensland Reds Junior Academy (Under 16 Rugby) Coaches. Russell is also currently coaching the University of Queensland Women’s 7’s Rugby Team.
Well done Russell on your appointment as a Queensland Coach and for all that you do for the development of rugby at St Peters and within the wider Brisbane community.
2022 Term 1 AIC Sports – Pre-Season Training
This week has seen the commencement and preparation for some of our 2023 Term 1 sports. From Week 5 of Term 4, we will continue to see more boys becoming involved in Australian Rules, Volleyball and Cricket with all age groups and year level training underway in readiness for their respective 2023 Term 1 seasons.
All boys from Years 7 to 11 have now been emailed information regarding ‘sign on’ and training days and times. We do ask that if a boy is interested in participating and have not yet signed on, please do so as soon as possible.
Training times /schedules are also 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.
Please CLICK HERE for Volleyball training schedule
Please CLICK HERE for Australian Rules training schedule
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.
St Peters Semester 2 Sport Awards Presentation
In 2022, many students who have represented the College in sport in Semester 2 will be recognised at a special awards evening. This will be held in the Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 15 November from 5.00 pm.
Semester 2 Sport Award winners will be recognised in front of parents, the wider St Peters community, and their peers. Students, and parents of students receiving an award will be emailed an invitation in the weeks to follow.
Dress Standards at St Peters AIC Sports Training Sessions
An important reminder to all students about our college’s expectation surrounding correct dress standards at St Peters AIC training sessions:
All students training for Volleyball, Australian Rules and Cricket must be dressed in the correct St Peters Sports/PE uniform (including socks – if football socks are required, these are to be St Peters Football socks).
Cold Weather – only the St Peters track top and track pants are to be worn if warm clothing is required.
Footwear – joggers/football boots are to be worn at all times by those students participating at any St Peters training session. No open footwear (eg. slides or thongs etc) are to be worn at any time.
For further information about what is happening with 2022 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
"Every strike brings me closer to the next home run." Babe Ruth
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.
Years 7-9 Girls Only - To continue from the introduction year in 2021, St Peters is part of the QGSSSA Junior Australian Rules Gala Days in Term 4.
Due to rain and state of the fields, Game Day No 1 was cancelled last Saturday, the Junior Australian Rules season will get underway this Saturday at Yeronga AFC for Gala Day No 2, we are excited to finally see the Junior girls take the field in the maroon & white for the first time.
Gala Days
Saturday 29 October
Saturday 5 November
Saturday 12 November
MATCH CONDITIONS SUMMARY
12 a-side on field and three interchange players
Half field ground size
15-minute halves, 5-minute break
Size 3 leather football (match balls supplied by AFL Queensland)
Modified tackling, bumping permitted
Bouncing the ball (two max)
No kicking off the ground
Mouth guards are compulsory
Scores are recorded, internal ladder published in QG Sports hub, no pennants awarded
Please CLICK HERE for the UPDATED Gala Day No 2 Draw, it can also be found on the St Peters App.
Yesterday our Junior Softballers enjoyed the final day of the Junior Softball competition, and our girls did amazingly well, with limited preparation due to the cancellation of trainings from the wet weather. Our six teams were led by Ms Holman and our amazing team of coaches, Mr Bygraves, Nat W, Loryn, Rachel, Tess and Meredith, the improvement in the girls from Day 1 was very pleasing to see.
Thank you to the girls for their enthusiasm and commitment, thank you also to our parents for your support and to our Junior High teachers, we are appreciative of your support to allow the girls to leave class early.
We thank our Softball Coordinator Nat Holman and our team of coaches for all their work 😊
Round 1 brought us a very rainy day! Best team performance for the day was our U14 D1 girls coming away with a huge win 13-4. Our U16 D2 team was in heavy battle down by one goal with 10 seconds on the clock and Hannah put the ball into the back of the net to equalise the game. This result had Mr Kotzur off his chair and excited to see the St Peters girl’s performance. Our Open game was crazy to say the least. The clock froze, we had some funny ref calls, the girls played extra time, we were up and then we allowed Somerville to score a couple of quick goals in succession, luckily, we held on for the draw.
We missed a few girls from our program last week as there was a swimming carnival on and we look forward to having them back for Round 2.
Please CLICK HERE for the Round 2 Draw, it can also be found on the St Peters App.
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 continue on the following days in the St Peters Indoor Gym, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Monday 31 October
Monday 7 November
TOUCH PRESEASON sessions will continue on the following days on Harts Road Oval, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
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 regard to St Peters Rowing, please contact Peter Hicks (Head of Rowing) - p.hicks@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
ST PETERS SEMESTER 2 SPORT AWARDS PRESENTATION
In 2022, many students who have represented the College in sport in Semester 2 will be recognised at a special awards evening. This will be held in the Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday 15 November from 5.00 pm.
Semester 2 Sport Award winners will be recognised in front of parents, the wider St Peters community, and their peers. Students, and parents of students receiving an award will be emailed an invitation in the weeks to follow.
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
SPOSA News
Class of 2011
Due to the lockdowns the class of 2011 had to wait an extra year to celebrate their milestone reunion. By the looks of it, it was worth the wait!
Class of 2012
The class of 2012 are looking forward to celebrating their reunion in a couple of weeks. If you know of anyone from this peer year please share the details below.
Saturday 5 November at 4pm
Meet at the Regatta Hotel for a casual afternoon catch up
All are welcome
While looking through the school archives I came across a booklet printed by The Courier Mail in 1963 to help guide parents with raising teenagers. Below is an excerpt from this book.
