A mighty fortress is our God,

A trusty shield and weapon,

Our faithful helper in all need,

No matter what may happen.

The old evil foe

Now means deadly woe;

Deep guile and great might

Are his dread arms in fight;

On earth he has no equal.

With our own might is nothing done,

We’d soon be lost, rejected;

But for us fights the valiant one

Whom God Himself elected.

And who may this be?

Christ Jesus is he,

He is our great Lord,

There is no other God;

He has won the battle.

Martin Luther (1483-1546)

'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble' (Psalm 46:1). With a beautiful reminder of that truth, 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' gives us hope in the struggles of life. The words, written by Martin Luther nearly five hundred years ago, still ring true today: When life storms blow in around us, we can find refuge in the mighty fortress of our God.

In this hymn we also find words of battle. We're reminded of our 'old evil foe'—the devil who constantly strives to pull us down. He often strikes at our weakest point, telling us lies and tempting us to give in to despair and sin. He's a formidable enemy.

But he's also a doomed enemy. In 'A Mighty Fortress' we find hope that darkness won't triumph. We're fighting on the right side. And we will win the battle, not because of our own strength - as the hymn so eloquently says, 'With our own might is nothing done.' No, the victory is ours because of our mighty fortress, Jesus Christ.

This is the message that Luther spoke that started the Reformation of the Church. This week we celebrate the birthday of the Lutheran Church, and remember the important truths that Luther taught us – that Christ is the centre, our strength. We don’t need to do it all ourselves. So the next time you're surrounded by stormy weather, when you experience fear, pain, or indecision, remember the words of our School Hymn. And instead of trying to win the battle with your own feeble efforts, turn instead to the mighty fortress. When you put your struggles in the hands of God, you can be confident that you'll survive the battle.

Kirstin Munchenberg
Chaplain

Cocurricular Photos have been delivered (photos that were taken in August eg Music and other groups)

Cocurricular Photo packs have been delivered to the College and will be distributed to class/form classes this week. Please ask your child/ren if they have received them or check their school bags.

Personalised Order forms for the Semester 2 Secondary Sport Photos and Primary Sport Photos that were taken in October, will be emailed to families in the coming weeks. The photo cost will include delivery.

If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact MSP directly on admin.brisbane@msp.com.au or 3865 4291.

St Peters Indooroopilly are delighted to welcome the new P&F Committee elected at the AGM on Monday 28 October:

President
Anita Pang

Vice President
Lieuwke de Jong

Treasurer
Jason Ellis

Secretary
Terry Moodley

Committee Members
Esra Stallman
Gavin Sade
Jacqueline Nave
Maggie McIntosh
Niki Dove
Yvette Myler

Every St Peters parent is automatically a member of the P&F whose aim is to build a friendly, vibrant and engaged community as well as working together with the College to support many great initiatives. Our final meeting for 2024 is on Monday 25 November at 6:30pm in the P&F Centre. We invite all interested parents, carers and friends to attend.

For more information contact Nicola Britton community@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Families with children currently attending St Peters Lutheran College wishing to enrol a sibling in the following Year Levels are reminded to submit an online application before the end of Term 4. Due to the high demand for places at the College, applications for siblings must be received by Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

• Prep 2026
• Year 5 2027
• Year 7 2028

As Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to a close, we recap our top tips to help you, and your family stay safe online and protect your accounts and personal information.

Stay Alert: Always treat unusual requests and unexpected phone calls, emails and text messages with suspicion. Be cautious about sharing information online or through email.
Verify Before Acting: Take a moment to check sender addresses and validate any requests and contact details through official channels.
Report Promptly: Report any suspicious contact or activity via the Australian Government's Scamwatch
Protect Your Accounts & Data: Use strong and unique passwords and change them regularly, activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your accounts and keep your software and systems updated to the latest versions.

For more cyber security information and resources, visit the Australian Signals Directorate website.

All Choirs Concert – Please join us for a Night of Celebration

The All Choirs Finale Concert 2024 will be held on Friday 8 November commencing at 6:30pm.

This event is always a terrific night of choral music performed by students in all choirs from Years 1 – 12. It is also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and thank our Year 12 students who are graduating from the choral program and all who have supported the program throughout the year.

Tickets are $5.00 and are now available at - https://AllChoirsFinale2024.eventbrite.com.au

Please come and join us for a wonderful night of choral music and celebration,

Christine Taylor
Co-Director of Music

Carols Under the Stars is back this November! Bring your singing voices and join special guests Will and Katie Toft, along with Zoe Catchpoole, Nic Wallace and Akash Rooney, as they spread cheer throughout the evening. They will be backed by the amazing St Peters Carols Choirs, Strings Orchestra and Senior Stage Band.

Join us on Stolz Oval from 3:00pm for market stalls, food trucks, carnival rides, games and more. Carols will commence at 6:30pm.

This event is free and open to everyone. Gather your friends and family and come along to celebrate the festive season with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Purchase your ride passes now via the link below.

YEAR 6 PYP EXHIBITION

Last Thursday evening, our Year 6 students proudly showcased the culmination of their Primary Years learning through their PYP Exhibition journey. This much-anticipated event was filled with excitement and a touch of nervous energy, shared not only by the students but also by everyone who has supported their learning.

The Exhibition journey this year followed an action cycle, sparked by an initial provocation around personal passions. From engaging in Amazing Race activities to fostering teamwork and strengthening approaches to Learning, the experience has been both dynamic and memorable. Held in our Centre for Learning and Innovation, the event utilised three distinct spaces—an amphitheatre, a process room, and a gallery—each highlighting unique facets of the students’ work.

Amphitheatre

In this space, guests enjoyed a multimedia presentation documenting the students' Exhibition journey, featuring videos and images that captured their experiences. From the beginning, students engaged in a variety of activities that challenged them to develop their inquiries, grow as learners, and showcase their evolving skills.

Process Room

Here, students shared the portfolios they had carefully built, documenting every step of their inquiry process. Using an inquiry cycle, each student explored a unique line of inquiry, culminating in a meaningful action project. At each table, prompt cards guided guests in discussing the inquiries with students. The room also featured artefacts like success criteria, mentor photos, and action cycles, providing insight into the students' growth and reflections along the way.

Gallery Space

In the gallery, students displayed the action pieces they had created as their final products, distilling their research into powerful messages they wanted to communicate to the community. Many of our tech-savvy students embraced digital media for their presentations, and guests particularly enjoyed donning the VR headsets to engage in the student’s learning.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the dedicated Year 6 teachers, specialists, and mentors who guided the students. Special appreciation goes to Mrs Simone Mitchell, whose tireless effort and keen eye for detail ensured a truly outstanding experience for everyone involved.

WORLD EDUCATOR’S DAY

Last Friday, Primary Years students had the chance to express their heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional educators at St Peters. They participated in creating a shared gratitude canvas, with many students also sharing personal words of thanks, taking a moment to acknowledge the impact these teachers have had on their learning and growth.

The event was a beautiful reminder of the connections that define our school community, with students and educators alike uplifted by the expressions of appreciation. Thank you to our incredible teaching staff for their dedication, kindness, and unwavering support—your influence leaves a lasting impression on every child.

I offer huge thanks and appreciation to parents in the Primary Years who provided staff in both Lower and Upper Primary for the most extraordinary lunch to show their gratitude for the wonderful work our teachers do each day.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

Perspective

This week's Junior High Assembly explored the character strength of perspective-taking through a series of optical illusions, demonstrating how the same situation can be viewed differently by different people. Students were encouraged to consider how this applies to their daily interactions at St Peters, both online and in person. Drawing connections to the Year 7's Holocaust studies and Reformation Day, we discussed the importance of seeing situations from multiple viewpoints and having the courage to question accepted perspectives. The key message was that perspective-taking is a powerful skill that can transform situations, improve relationships, and create positive change in our community.

Flag Decommissioning

This week, St Peters Junior High held a solemn Flag Decommissioning Ceremony to retire several Australian National Flags that have flown outside Ross Roy, as part of the 2024 Junior High Leadership Team's legacy project. The ceremony, led by our Junior High Captains and Australian Defence Force Cadets, honoured the proper protocol for retiring faded flags under the Flags Act 1953, demonstrating respect for this important national symbol whilst teaching our students about civic responsibility and Australian heritage.

Future Anything

In the final week of term, Year 7 students will take part in the two-day Future Anything Spark program, designed to spark curiosity, a passion for solving problems and a drive to collaborate with others on solutions that make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity for our Year 7s to develop their entrepreneurial and enterprising skills. More information will follow in the coming weeks. Check out FA’s website in the meantime: Future Anything.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

Primary Sport Semester 1 2025

As we prepare for the new year at St Peters Lutheran College, I'm excited to share the 2025 Primary Sports Overview for Semester 1. We look forward to another fantastic year of activity and growth for our students.

Below, you’ll find an outline of the sports available for both boys and girls in Terms 1 and 2, with key information for each. Training details are still being finalised. To register your interest for your child to represent the College in 2025, simply click the link in the attachment for each of the respective sports.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions about Primary HPE, Sport, or cocurricular activities.

Girls Sport 2025

Boys Sport 2025

PRIMARY Cocurricular TERM 4

All information regarding Primary Cocurricular activities can be accessed via FIREFLY. A reminder to check which week each activity ends. If you have any feedback regarding our Primary Cocurricular Program, please let Mr. Shields know.

Touch and Rugby FRiday FUNdamentals

Last week was our first Friday FUNdamentals and what a start it was! This week is 'Crazy Sock' Friday and it is not too late to sign up! It’s an ideal opportunity for students of all abilities, whether they’re beginners or looking to improve their skills. We encourage as many students as possible to come along and enjoy a fun, supportive environment.

• Open to boys and girls in Years 4 to 11
• Fridays from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm (Term 4, Weeks 4 to 7)
• Fun drills, modified games, and prizes
• Post-training BBQ to build connections
• Free of charge

Register HERE

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• Wednesday 20 November – Prep Swim Carnival
• Friday 22 November – Primary Swim Carnival, 25m Pool

Term 4 Preseason Training

There are many opportunities for the girls to remain active and engaged in sport this Term. Friday Fundamentals is underway and preseason training for QGSSSA Open Touch, Basketball, Football and Cricket starts next week. For those looking to enhance their athletic performance, sessions in the gym are available, along with swimming for fitness to help build strength and endurance.

Please check the St Peters App for more information and to sign on.

• Open Basketball: Training on Mondays (Weeks 5-7), starting 28 October from 3:30pm – 5:00pm at the Indoor Gym​
• Open Football: Sessions on Wednesdays (Weeks 5-7), beginning 30 October, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm at Harts Road Oval​
• Open Touch Football: Sessions on Wednesdays (Weeks 5-7), beginning 30 October, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm at Harts Road Oval​
• QGSSSA Cricket: Preseason sessions will be on Tuesdays (Weeks 5-7), beginning 29 October, from 6:15am – 7:30am at Mayer Oval​
• QGSSSA Senior AFL: Training will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in Weeks 8 and 9. Monday sessions are 3:30pm – 5:00pm, and Tuesday sessions are 6:15am – 7:30am at Mayer Oval
• Swimming:​ Sessions have commenced on Wednesday afternoons (3:20pm – 4:00pm) at the 50m pool for any girls playing Water Polo or wishing to do preseason QGSSSA swim training.
• Athletic Performance and Development: If you would like further information on this opportunity to improve your strength and conditioning, please email Mr Leigh Smith - l.smith1@stpeters.qld.edu.au

JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL SCHOOLS CUP

Congratulations to the girls who recently represented the College at the QLD Volleyball Junior Schools Cup. Well done to our Year 8 Div.1 team who won a bronze medal!

Save the Date

Semester 2 Sports Awards | Tuesday Evening, 12 November 2024

Award winners and families will receive an invitation to attend via email on Tuesday in Week 6.

JUNIOR AFL

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

Our girls have had a fantastic start to the QGSSSA Junior AFL season. The 8A team are currently undefeated and it is exciting to see the girls in all teams enjoying themselves, building their skills and strengthening their teamwork.

Fixture times will be posted on the St Peters App and girls are reminded that any planned absences should be communicated in advance to Mr Hicks.

Please see below the competition dates –

• Week 3 - Saturday, 2 November
• Week 4 - Saturday, 9 November
• Week 5 - Saturday, 16 November

WATER POLO - BRISBANE METROPOLITAN JUNIOR COMPETITION

Coordinator: Miss Hannah Le Sage - h.leSage@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Round 3 is done and dusted as we head into the final grading round this weekend! After Round 4, all divisions and teams will be set for the remaining 10 rounds of the season. With just five games to go until the first half of the season wraps up, our U14, U13, and U12 teams had an outstanding weekend. Congratulations on your fantastic results, girls! Keep up the great work as we push forward into an exciting season ahead.

Don’t forget to visit the St Peters App to access the latest version of the draw. Please communicate any absences to Miss Le Sage.

MSW CRICKET

Coordinator: Mr Gary Munday - g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Good luck to our three teams playing on Friday evening. Please keep an eye out for an email from Mr Munday with fixture times.

LEARN TO ROW

Coordinator: Ms Helen Allard – h.allard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Our five week ‘Learn to Row Program’ is underway. Students participating in the program will have received direct communication from Mrs Allard with more information.

Student Achievements

We would like to acknowledge student sporting achievements throughout the year. If your daughter has competed at a national or international level, please click here to share the details with us.

Andy McGregor-Lowndes
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

BOYS SPORT REVIEW

Last Friday St Peters launched our first of four Friday FUNdamentals with over 60 students in attendance. Both Boys and Girls from Years 4–11 engaged in a variety of Touch and Rugby based activities from Specialist coaches and members of Sports House. Students were put through their paces honing their fundamental skills and building school culture before enjoying a BBQ put on by the Rugby Support Group! Thank you to all involved and see you all this Friday!

Volleyball News

Congratulations to our Years 7–8 Boys Volleyball team who recently competed at the Junior Volleyballs schools cup winning Division 2. Students played six games winning five as part of the Round Robin before playing Toowoomba Christian College in the final a rematch of the only group stage game they lost. The Boys won 2-0 in the final, with Konrad A being awarded Most Valuable Player for St Peters. Congratulations Boys!

Rugby News

For preseason training students in Years 9–11 are reminded to continue to engage in a minimum of two training sessions per week in the Gym to prepare for Senior Rugby in 2025. Students are able to discuss session times and goals with Mr Smith via email or by visiting sports house.

football News

St Peters kicked off their first Football Clinic this week for students to hone their technical skills. This four week training block will feature sessions focusing on individual player development, ball mastery and game play. Sessions will be run by accredited B licence coaches.

Revised Training Times for Week 5-8

• Years 7–8: Wednesday morning 6:15am – 7:30am
• First XI and Year 9 by invitation from Mr Mulligan, Tuesday morning 6:15am – 7:30am

If your student is interested in participating in these clinics, CLICK HERE

cricket News

MSW Cricket again featured on Saturday with a strong showing from our secondary boys – with four wins on the day and some impressive batting totals.

St Peters is looking for any students in Years 10–11 who are interested in playing cricket to sign up as we have space available. Please email Mr Gary Munday Gary Munday G.Munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au (Cricket Coordinator) to express your interest and sign on below:

MSW CRICKET SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

SIGN UP WITH PLAY CRICKET – CLICK HERE

St Peters Semester 2 Sport Awards Presentation

In 2024, 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 12 November from 5:00pm.

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.

ST PETERS TERM 3 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

St Peters AIC Cricket Coordinator:
Mr Gary Munday – g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Volleyball Coordinator:
Miss Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Swimming Coordinator:
Sports House - swimming@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Australian Rules Coordinator:
Mr Nathaniel Bartlett n.bartlett@stpeters.qld.edu.au

2025 pre-season sport

To prepare for 2025 Sport, in Term 4 the following Sports will begin pre-season trials and training to ensure students can hit the ground running when they return from holidays in January.

Please CLICK HERE for Australian Rules Football Pre-season training schedule (Started Week 4)

Please CLICK HERE for Volleyball Pre-season Training Schedule (Started Week 5)

Please CLICK HERE for Cricket (MSW) Training Schedule

For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen sport, so they can improve and refine sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.

If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly, and also the respective coordinator/s.

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTs

To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National teams please complete the Microsoft forms – CLICK HERE

With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports, this will help us ensure your students achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.

Daniel Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

The Netball Parent Support Group Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 4 November 2024 in the Science Block (in the classrooms above Sports House) at 6:30pm. All are welcome.

Calling for nominations for all positions as listed below. All positions will be declared vacant at the meeting – the current President/s and Treasurer will not be standing again.

1. President
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer

Please note that positions can be shared by two people.

If you would like to put up your hand to fill one of these roles or get more information as to what is involved in each role, please email netballpsg@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Nominations will be accepted prior to the AGM via email or at the AGM.

If you cannot attend in person, you can join the meeting via Teams here.

We would also encourage all Parents/Caregivers of girls playing Netball to join the Netball Families St Peters Whatsapp group to keep up to date with all Netball news. Join the group here.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Anna Staples
Treasurer, Netball Parent Support Group