Friday 15 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Year 12 concludes;
Year 12 Presentation Ceremony | PAC, 12:30pm;
Whole of School Guard of Honour for Year 12 | Chapel Forecourt, 1:40pm;
Old Scholars one year reunion | P&F Centre, 6pm;
Year 12 Valedictory Service | PAC, 6:15pm.

Saturday 16 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Years 5 - 10 MSW Cricket.

Sunday 17 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Robotics end of year function | P&F Centre, 11:00am.

Monday 18 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Year 11 QCAA Restricted period;
P&F New Committee meeting | P&F Centre, 7:00pm.

Tuesday 19 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Year 11 QCAA Restricted period;
Prep Nativity Concert | Belfield Hall, 6:30pm.

Wednesday 20 November

Years 12 IB Final Exams;
Year 11 QCAA Restricted period;
Years 5 - 7 Specialist Netball Coaching Session | Harts Road Courts, 6:45am.

Thursday 21 November

Year 12 IB Final Exams;
Year 11 QCAA Restricted period;
Junior High Presentation Morning | PAC, 8:15am;
Volunteer Thank You Function | PAC Amphitheatre, 6:00pm.

Tomorrow, Friday is the final day for our Year 12s. It marks the end of their formal educational journey at the College. For 19 of the Class of 2019 that journey began with us 13 years ago in Prep, with others joining as the years progressed. Whether our Year 12s have been with us for 13 years, 5 years, or for 1 year, I wish to acknowledge and thank each member of the class of 2019 for the contribution that they have made to St Peters. As a year level they have been a talented group. They have excelled across a whole range of endeavours – in the classroom, in a variety of sports, in music and the visual arts. They have led the way with things like SPYGT, Multicultural Week and House Sporting Carnivals. The way that they have sung, played a musical instrument or acted on stage has helped to grow the outstanding reputation for the arts that St Peters enjoys. Their servant heart was evident in the variety of service activities such as the Cambodian Service Learning Trip and the Central Australian Indigenous Trip. Their prowess on the sports field, from Tennis to Volleyball, Swimming to Track & Field was evident. Their diversity of achievements reflect the diversity that is St Peters. Across an array of endeavours they have left their mark on our College. St Peters will always be part of their story, and just as they will always be part of the St Peters story. We wish them God’s richest blessing as they begin the next phase of their life’s journey, and look forward to their continuing involvement in our community through SPOSA.

“May the feet of God walk with you, and his hand hold you tight.
May the eye of God rest on you, and his ear hear your cry.
May the smile of God be for you, and his breathe give you life.
May the child of God grow in you, and his love bring you home.”

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

This week we again observed Remembrance Day – the day when World War I came to an end 101 years ago. The day has come to encompass remembrance and thanksgiving for all who have served in the armed forces protecting our country and freedom over the years. It reminds us of the importance of remembering. George Santayana said that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. At a time when forces of nationalism, self-interest and isolation seem to be on the rise across the world this is an important reminder.

In the book of Deuteronomy, as Moses prepares to hand over the leadership of Israel to his successor, Joshua, he reminds the people numerous times to remember what God had done for them, to remember who they were, to remember how they were to live as witnesses to God’s goodness and love. He encourages them to pass on to the next generation their learning and insights, so that they too could benefit and grow: “Remember these commands and cherish them. ... Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working.  Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. Then you and your children will live a long time in the land that the Lord your God promised to give to your ancestors. You will live there as long as there is a sky above the earth (Deuteronomy 11:18-21).

At St Peters we seek to educate our young people not just in the wonders of science and arithmetic, the winding ways of history and importance of language, but also help them grow in character and faith, and prepare them for life in our ever-changing world. Remembering the past, remembering the God who holds them, remembering who they are made to be is an important part of this, which can give them the foundation to build their lives on and make a constructive contribution to our world.

As we move toward the end of the school year, as we near again the season of Advent and Christmas, may you be reminded again of the God who comes near to us in love and take his message of peace into our divided world.

Pastor Thomas

St Peters Prayer Group is a group of parents and friends of St Peters who pray regularly for our school, staff, students and other relevant issues. We normally meet on the third Monday of the month during term time in the Ministry Centre underneath Café 45 from 2:00pm.

Many people are unable to join us but still like to stay in touch and pray. We also hold social get togethers occasionally and would love to meet you!

For more information, please contact Judy Rice rice.family7@bigpond.co

All families are reminded that the new style formal uniform is compulsory as of 2020.

Students are not to wear a combination of old and new uniforms. 

As per email from Deputy Head of College, Lisa Delaney, on 2 December 2019, always refer to sub-school handbook for comprehensive uniform requirements.

2020  |  Compulsory Girls Formal Uniform 

Primary Years (Years 1 to 6)

• Girls Dress
• St Peters formal socks
• No change to the sports uniform

Junior High & Senior School (Years 7 to 12)

Terms 1 & 4

• New Grey St Peters skirt – no shorter than the base of the knee
• New Grey St Peters pants
• New Blouse with crest embroidery
• St Peters formal socks
• Tie
• Formal Hat

Terms 2 & 3

• As above PLUS
• Blazer – must be worn to and from school
• Optional: Black opaque tights/ St Peters Pullover

Hats, blazers, ties, socks and shoe requirements all remain the same.

2020  |  Compulsory Boys Formal Uniform

Primary Years (Years 1 to 6)

• New Grey shorts
• New Short sleeve shirt with crest embroidery
• No change to the sports uniform.

Junior High & Senior School (Years 7 to 12)

Terms 1 & 4

• New Grey shorts (Term 1 & 4) or trousers (all year)
• New Short sleeve shirt with crest embroidery
• Black belt
• Tie (optional)
• Socks: Short SPLC grey socks with trousers OR Knee high grey socks with shorts
• Formal Hat

Term 2 & 3

• New Trousers
• New Short sleeve shirt with crest embroidery
• Black belt
• Tie
• Socks: Short St Peters grey socks with trousers OR Knee high grey socks with shorts
• Formal Hat
• Blazer – must be worn to and from school
• Optional:  St Peters Pullover

Hats, blazers, ties, socks and shoe requirements all remain the same.

If you have any questions, please email uniform@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Academic Scholarships

Applications for Academic Scholarships for students entering Year 7 or Year 10 in 2021 are now open.   

The Edutest Academic Scholarship Exam takes place at the St Peters Indooroopilly campus in February 2020.

Applications close on Friday 7 February, 2020.   

For further information regarding Academic Scholarships at St Peters, please contact Enrolments: (07) 3377 6236 or enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Please note: Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. Temporary visa holders (e.g. 188 visas, 457 visas, 500 visas etc.) are not eligible to apply. Academic Scholarship guidelines can be found here.

On the last two days of Term 4 the Langer Library will close on Thursday 28 November at 5.30 pm and normal closure on Friday 29 November at 4.00pm.

We have our Christmas tree and decorations up, and the carols have started. It’s now time to commence thinking about holiday reading. Our holiday borrowing will start on Wednesday 20 November …. come on in and get some books! Again, this year, we have our give-away book Christmas tree. All the books that make this tree are looking for a new home. The students have been quick and it’s already half the size and disappearing fast. 

Don’t forget that our eBooks are available 24/7 over the holidays. Use the App called Sora which will be supporting our OverDrive eBooks. Follow the instructions to download and get started. Have a wonderful Christmas holiday!

The Langer Library Staff

Earlier this year, Year 11 students were invited to take the Australian Science Olympiad Exams. High Distinction are awarded to the top 10%, and Distinction to the next 20% of students. Congratulations to the following students:

Lief L - High Distinction Physics and High Distinction Chemistry

Matthew F - High Distinction Chemistry and Credit Physics

Lucy C - Distinction Physics

Jaron M – Distinction Physics and Participation Chemistry

Lason L - Distinction Chemistry

Danielle W – Distinction Biology

Gautam - Distinction Biology

Cassandra B - Distinction Biology

Alan D - Credit Biology

At the end of last term students in Years 7 - 9 sat the ICAS science exam. 

Frank H, Riley G, Dylan A and Joe C were awarded High Distinction. 26 students were awarded Distinction. Well done to all students who participated. 

A few weeks ago a group of Years 11 & 12 students attended the Annual Integrity Conference 20'19 at the State Library Southbank. This year’s theme for the Integrity Conference 20'19 was 'For Tomorrow'. Students were challenged to move beyond 'present bias' and consider our moral obligation to future humans. They considered how they can ensure the world we pass on to the next generation is better than the one we currently inhabit.

‘Integrity Day 2019' was an excellent event that allowed me to reflect on several things, most particularly on the ways I can live a meaningful life myself. The two panellists and the host were knowledgeable and responsive to questions, and also provided us with tips that we can implement in our life to deal with self-criticism.

It was a great opportunity to ask questions to leading professionals in the fields of psychology, journalism, human rights and environmental activism. 

Megha T

Years 5 & 6 Familiarisation Morning

Last Thursday, our Year 4 students were involved in a transition morning to Year 5. If you are a parent of a Year 4 student, we hope that you found this event useful. While you heard about the similarities and differences of Years 5 & 6, the students became more familiar with the surroundings of their new environment for 2020 and what that will offer them. Our Year 4 students have already been involved in some offerings this year in the Upper Primary precinct, and look forward to more doors opening for them in the New Year.

Primary Years Swimming carnivals

Two swimming carnivals were held last Friday in the College’s 25 metre pool. The younger students enjoyed competing in a relaxed morning of fun and activity. Later in the day our Years 4 - 6 students took their carnival slightly more seriously competing the events on offer. Sincere thanks go to Mr Dawson and Mr Carlson whose work in preparation for both events ensures students can enjoy the day which runs very smoothly. Thanks to the staff for their contribution and to the parents who came along and supported their children.

End of Year Preparations and Events

Below are some other important events that you may wish to mark in your calendars if you haven’t already done so: 

An important aspect of completing a year is the commemoration of special events for many of our children. We will officially begin these with the Prep Christmas Concert next Tuesday 19 November, commencing at 6.30pm in Belfield Hall. The prep students and staff have been working towards this event for the majority of the term and I’m sure it will be one of the highlights of the Prep year.

Friday 22 November heralds an exciting morning for our current Year 6 students as they will move forward with their familiarisation morning in Year 7. Details of this event have gone home to all families. I am sure this will allay many concerns or questions your child might have, and hopefully they will enjoy learning who their form teacher and classmates will be for 2019. 

Also on Friday 22 November the Upper Primary students are invited to attend the Upper Primary Disco. To secure your child’s ticket for the night click here. 

On Sunday 24 November, the annual Carols under the Stars will be held on Stolz Oval. This is a wonderful community event to which you are all invited to celebrate the Christmas season.

On Thursday 28 November we will celebrate with our students when we hold the Years 4-6 Presentation Ceremony in the PAC at 8.30 am. Following this, our parents are invited to share light refreshments in the forecourt of the PAC, while the students return to the various areas for their own celebrations. Our very last event for the year will be the annual Primary Years Christmas Chapel service on Friday 29 November commencing at 1.30pm in the PAC. This will signify the conclusion of the school year for our families and we invite you all to join us in celebrating the real purpose of Christmas. Following this event, the students will return to their classrooms, where they will be able to say their farewells to their teacher and friends before leaving for the year. 

Many classes choose to have end of year celebrations during the final few days and your child’s teacher will be in touch with you regarding the details. 

Music

On Sunday 17 November the second of our Lower Primary Solo Concerts will take place in the Music room and Belfield Hall, commencing at 2:00pm. Those families involved in this will have had information sent to them. 

Booklists and Uniform expectations for 2020 

Primary Years booklists and uniform expectations were emailed to families earlier this week.  To take advantage of the first round stationery and booklist on line ordering  prior to Christmas delivery, please ensure you have placed your order by this Sunday 17 November.  Relevant details on the second round and Uniform Expectations in view of the new uniform change effective 2020 was also included in this email.

Pam Carden
Head of Primary Years

Junior High Presentation Morning

On Thursday 21 November (Week 7), we join together to celebrate the achievements of our Junior High students in the areas of Culture, Music, Sport and Service. Parents of students who are receiving Gold and Silver awards should have received an email this week. Bronze Award recipients will be acknowledged and certificates handed out at Year Level Assemblies. As the full year’s assessment is not yet complete, the Academic Awards, including Dux and Proxime Accessit, will be presented early in 2020.

Congratulations to all of our students on their amazing levels of participation in the cocurricular programs offered at St Peters. Your hard work and dedication to these activities does you credit. Students who are in the 9L/M Ironbark group will receive their awards at our Academic Awards Ceremony held in February. 

If you have any queries about the award allocations or criteria please contact the relevant cocurricular coordinator of the area in which your child is involved. 

Awards Descriptions

Cultural Awards:

Cultural Awards cover the areas of Visual Arts (including Art, Design Studies, Film & Television and Media); Theatresports; Drama and Debating.  In general, the St Peters Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards are presented to students who have significantly contributed to the cultural life of the College. Students will have demonstrated significant standards in major productions, workshops, competitions, festivals or production of specific projects. Level of participation, exceptional commitment and leadership are key factors in consideration of this award.

Music:

In general, the St Peters Music Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards are awarded to musicians who have achieved significant standards in music performance, either as a soloist, in chamber music or as an outstanding performer in an ensemble.  A consistent performance and positive contributions are significant factors in consideration of this award. 

Cultural Excellence Award:

This Performing Arts Award in Music is presented to those students whose achievements as a musician can clearly be described as being exceptional. It would generally be expected that their achievements as a musician place them at the top of the state, and that this would be clearly evidenced in such things as awards, public recognition, distinguished practical exam results, and standard of public performance.

Sports:

Gold and Silver Sporting awards are presented to students who have represented the College in a wide variety of sports at the highest level available for their age group or who have been selected in a representative school boy/girl team (eg. Met West or QSSS). 

The commitment to Sport by students in Years 7-12 is recognised by a Bronze award and is based on their involvement in four or more sports within a calendar year.

Fulfilling training commitments, being cooperative and demonstrating a positive example to others are also significant requirements. 

Sportsperson of the Year Awards: (Female & Male)

The Sportsperson Award is presented to a female and a male who have each demonstrated a commitment to College sporting teams, a dedication in their particular sport and are then selected to represent at the highest school sporting levels, such as District, State or Australian teams.  Points are allocated to all levels of their involvement and the recipients of this award must have achieved the highest level within the year level and demonstrated a cooperative attitude and positive example to others, as well as having been a regular attendee at training sessions. 

Service Awards:

Outstanding Service Awards are presented to students who have actively demonstrated the values of respect, care and concern for others within the College community and to the community in general. This can entail acts of helpful and selfless service to others; the demonstration of the values of reliability, conscientiousness, consideration for others, and courtesy.  These values and an ability to accept and live up to the Christian values of the College are key criteria which are taken into account when presenting these awards.

Kelly Fox
Deputy Head of Junior High

The Year 11 Art students travelled to Ironbark over the weekend for their Authentic Art Experience AAE. 

They were accompanied by Brisbane Artist Simone Eisler.

In response to the environment they created artworks using diverse techniques: Light painting with the camera a night, Image projections onto the Bush, Plaster moulding, Acrylic and Oil on canvas, Large scale  drawings with handmade brushes from the environment, and Narnia creatures using bush materials. They also had time for some farm jobs!

The information collected and processed will form the first stage of their Inquiry question for assessment in early Year 12.

The students were resourceful and collaborative in all aspects of the camp experience. Mrs Dobrenov, Miss Perry and Ms Seidel would like to commend the students on their cooperation and willingness to contribute to all aspects of running the camp. It has been a great community building exercise.

Special Thanks goes to Mr Sullivan for welcoming us and supporting the project!

The St Peters Music Program hosted its annual Solo Festival in Week 5. Students had the opportunity to perform a solo in front of their peers with adjudication from industry professionals. Musicians had the option to perform in a non-competitive or competitive environment. All students were awarded a participation certificate along with written feedback from their respective adjudicator. Performers in the competitive sections also had the opportunity to receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place certificate, with the winner of each section being awarded a trophy and their name placed on the perpetual trophy. The Solo Festival provides performance opportunities for voice, piano, harp, percussion, guitar and bass guitar, brass, woodwind and strings. The event was a huge success for all performers with congratulations going to all the winners.

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music
Head of Bands

Last Weekend the Bands program celebrated 'The Year That Was' with the All Bands Finale Concert. The concert highlighted the talents from our Concert Bands, Stage Bands, Drumline and Percussion Ensembles. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the contribution from our graduating year 12 musicians and celebrated their final performance at St Peters. The concert concluded with a massed band performance of 'Junkyard Jam' featuring 200 musicians on stage. 

Grantley Sutch
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music
Head of Bands

“The great art of life is sensation, to feel that we exist, even in pain.” Lord Byron

Primary Years Swimming Carnival

It was a cracking day for the Primary Years Swimming Carnival last Friday with the warm conditions complimenting the hot competition in the pool. It was great to see students from Years 1-6 competing for valuable house points and for the better swimmers in Years 4-6 racing hard in the Age Championship 50m events. Well done to all students on their participation at the carnivals and a big thank you to the parents who battled the heat to support the swimmers during the day. The results of the Years 4-6 Carnival will be presented to students at this week’s assembly.

Primary Co-Curricular Sport Term 4

• The following sports are on offer in Term 4.
• Years 4-6 Girls Basketball
• Years 4-6 Girls Touch Football SPW Squad Swimming Training
• Primary Years Rugby
• Master Blaster Cricket
• Years 4-6 Pre-season Cricket Training

Years 4-6 Girls Basketball Training

Years 4-6 Girls Basketball Training will run in Term 4. While there will be no games, the sessions will provide girls with a great foundation to play Basketball in future years in the QGSSSA Seasons. Sessions for Year 6 girls have been moved to Harts Road Courts, Year 4 & 5 girls will continue at St Peters Outside Gym Courts, 3:30 – 5:00pm. Training will continue through to Wednesday 27 November.

Years 4-6 Girls Touch Football Training

Years 4-6 Girls Touch Football Training will run in Term 4. While there will be no games, the sessions will provide girls with a great foundation to play Touch Football in future years. Sessions will be held at Harts Road Oval, 3:30 – 5:00pm. Training will continue through to Wednesday 27 November.

SPW Squad Swimming Training

With the warmer weather approaching, St Peters Western Squad Swimming Training will be in full swing throughout Term 4.

Primary Years Rugby and Cricket

An email has been sent to all parents regarding the Term 4 Primary Years Rugby and Cricket Sessions. It would be great to have big numbers at the sessions learning the skills required to play Rugby and Cricket. The Rugby and Cricket sessions in Term 4 will be part of the Primary Years paid sports program and there will be a cost for the activities.

Years 4-6 Preseason Cricket

All Years 4-6 boys interested in improving their cricket skills are welcome to attend Preseason Cricket training at the Cricket Nets throughout Term 4. Training will be held on Wednesday afternoons, 3:30 – 5:00pm. There is no need to sign on, just come along to the sessions.

Training Times

Years 4-6 Girls Basketball Training

• Wednesday afternoon | 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Outside Gym Courts

Years 4-6 Boys Preseason Cricket Training

• Wednesday afternoon | 3:30pm – 5:00pm, St Peters Cricket Nets

Years 4-6 Girls Touch Football Training

• Wednesday afternoon | 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Stolz Oval

Primary Years HPE

Swimming: Tuesday 8 October – Friday 29 November

Individual Sport Captains and Vice Captains for 2020

As we come to the end of 2019 we begin to look towards planning and preparation for 2020, which is sure to be another exciting year for Girls Sport. 

This week all girls currently in Years 10 & 11 were sent an email regarding individual Sports Captains and Vice-Captains for 2020. All girls who wish to apply for a Sport Specific Captain (current Year 11 girls) or Vice-Captain (current Year 10 girls) position in 2020 have been asked to nominate before next Friday 22 November (Week 7). 

Girls who wish to apply for more than one Sport, need to fill in a nomination form per Sport. Please be aware that these nominations are for all Sports (including Terms 3 & 4 Sports). We will be announcing all 2020 Sport specific positions early in Term 1 next year. 

2020 Open/Senior Softball Trials (Years 9 - 11)

Trials for all our Senior Softball teams started this week and will continue to take place on Mayer Oval 6.15 - 7.30am on the following days:

• Tuesday 19 November
• Thursday 21 November
• Tuesday 26 November
• Thursday 28 November

Please note that these trials are for all our Opens and Senior teams, including Senior A and B teams.  For those girls who will be in Year 10 next year (current Year 9s) please be aware that this is your only opportunity to play Softball in 2020 as the competition moves to Term 1 for girls in Years 10 - 12 instead of Term 4 for Years 7 - 9.

We do hope to have our 2020 Senior Softball teams selected by the end of Term 4 so it is important that girls make as many trials as possible in order to place them in the correct team. Please see the Girls Sports Coordinators if girls have any problems attending these trials, girls currently away at Ironbark have been accounted for.

2020 Opens Touch Trials

Coordinator: Ms Anne-Marie George

Apart from girls who will be new in to the College at the start of 2020, this is the last opportunity for current students to be considered for this Opens Touch team. While there may be some movement at the start of 2020, your best chance of making this team is to attend. Thank you to the girls who have been in attendance already. 

Swimming Fitness

Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson

In Term 4 swimming sessions start at the 50m pool for any girl in Years 6 - 11 wishing to do pre-season QGSSSA swim training. These sessions will be held on:

Monday afternoon 50m pool – 3:30 – 4:15pm
Thursday afternoon 50m pool – 3:30 – 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.

Have a great week in sport,

Kelli Rodman and Kerry Schreiber

Current Years 6 & 7 Sports Introduction Program

We have welcomed all current Year 6 students and future Year 7 students who will be joining our community and AIC sporting program at our College in 2020. We hope these young men have been enjoying and attending the Monday afternoon pre-season training for Volleyball, Cricket and Swimming on offer. This training is important to establish relationships between young men that will be playing sport together next year, and gives coaches the opportunity to identify the ability of students in the high school sporting programs to best support their development. The training runs from 3:30 - 5:00pm each Monday, with volleyball in the gym, cricket at the Mayer Cricket Nets and Swimming at the 50m pool (Swimming concludes at 4:30pm). The last session of this introductory program will take place on Monday 25 November.

TENNIS – Nationals Team Tennis Championships – Albury

St Peters are sending an Open Boys team as well as an Open Girls team to the Nationals Team Tennis Championships which are being held in Albury later this month. These teams qualified for this tournament through coming first place and second place respectively at the Queensland titles in Term 3 this year. I would like to wish the students involved with this tournament the very best of luck at training over the next couple of weeks.

Fundraiser – This week and Monday 18 November is your last chance to purchase raffle tickets aimed at raising money to help our two Nationals Tennis teams get to Albury.  There are a few awesome prizes including an iPhone 11 and vouchers – raffle drawn on Tuesday 19 November so don’t miss out!

AIC Volleyball

Coordinator: Mr Darren Grose – d.grose@stpeters.qld.edu.au

The AIC Volleyball pre-season training sessions continue for the remainder of the term. The schedule for the various training sessions can be found on the St Peters App.  

UPDATED Volleyball Date Claimers

• Thursday 21 Nov – AVSC Trial Matches vs MaristMon 2 Dec – AVSC Boys Training @ SPLC
• Mon 2 Dec – AVSC Information Evening @ SPLC Gym
• Tues 3 Dec – Stretton College Volleyball Challenge – AVSC Boys teams only
• Fri 6 Dec – AVSC training @ SPLC Gym (not 1st VI)
• 7-14 Dec – AVSC tournament – Gold Coast
• Thu 23 Dec – AIC Trials vs Padua College (AIC Teams 1 team per age group)
• Mon 20 – Wed 22 Jan 2020 – AIC Pre-season Clinics @ SPLC
• Sat 1 Feb – AIC Trials vs SEC
• Sat 8 Feb – AIC Round 1

REMEMBER: Volleyball and Cricket pre-season have priority over other sporting commitments at this time. 

AVSC Tour:
Our five Boys teams (and four Girl teams), representing the College at the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup in Melbourne this December are continuing their team trainings.  Please can students and parents also save the date for the Melbourne Tour Information Evening on Monday 2 December.  This will be held from 5:30pm in the classrooms next to the gym. We look forward to seeing as many families there.  

AIC and MSW Cricket

Coordinator: Mr Josh Singh – j.singh@stpeters.qld.edu.au

On Saturday, the St Peters U13 Div 1 cricket team (8/178) defeated Wests 10/80. St Peters lost the toss and were put into bat. St Peters openers got the team off to a good start with unbeaten 39 run opening stand off the first eight overs. 

With the foundation set the St Peters batsmen came out attacking the Wests bowlers looking to drive home the advantage. Thanks to some power hitting from Jacob (41) well supported by Sachin (28), Liam (11 n.o.) and Fletcher (6 n.o.) the home side posted an impressive 8/178 from their 30 overs.

Wests needed to get off to a good start but thanks to some tight bowling early from Noah, Jacob and Sam and some wicket taking overs from Jack (2/6) and Fletcher (2/6) Wests top order crumbled with the visitors going to drinks at 4/41.

After drinks the home side kept up the pressure with wickets going to Oliver (1/11) Kristian (2/12), Sachin (1/5) and Noah (1/13) and when Jamie (1/2) cleaned bowled the last Wests batsman the visitors were all out for 80. It was again another terrific team effort with seven bowlers taking wickets, the fielders taking all their catches and six batsmen achieving double figures. Well Done boys you’re improving each week thanks to your hard work at training and your teamwork and determination on game days.

Cricket clinics for January will be on the 22 and 23 of January, 2020.

Swimming

Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson – p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

As part of our AIC preseason swimming preparations, a ‘Fitness Squad’ have well and truely commenced sessions in the 50m pool. All swimmers are welcome to join this squad’s training that will occur on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:15pm. This program is tailored towards increasing race pace and fitness with a focus on lap training in preparation for the AIC Swim Season in Term 1, 2020.

In preparation for the AIC Swimming season, our annual swim camp will be held at St Peters. All boys wanting to participate in the 2020 Swimming season are strongly encouraged to come along.

Yours in Sport,
Darren Grose
Boys Sport Coordinator

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● Spark, Ignite and Web Builders on the 9-11 December.

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