In this edition of SchoolTV – Navigating AI Relationships

Despite governments globally moving towards raising the minimum age for social media access due to mounting concerns about the negative effects on youth mental health and wellbeing, there's now an even newer challenge on the horizon—the rise of romantic and companion AI bots. These virtual companions are becoming increasingly popular with young people, raising serious questions about privacy, ethics, and the future of relationships in the digital age.

The rise of AI-powered relationships is offering a new frontier in human interaction. Initially emerging in the gaming world, AI companionship has evolved into mainstream culture, with apps providing personalised experiences that range from platonic friendships to romantic encounters. These interactions can blur the boundaries between real and virtual relationships, creating confusion and potential psychological harm.

Criminologists warn that children as young as 12 are accessing dating apps, often bypassing age restrictions, exposing them to sexual content and predatory behaviour. Researchers have also found that many adolescents are turning to virtual partners for validation, risking unhealthy emotional attachments that can affect real-life relationships.

As AI reshapes social dynamics, it's crucial to stay informed and engaged. While AI can enhance education and creativity, it also presents challenges around privacy, mental health, and misinformation. This Special Report will help you foster an open dialogue and balanced approach to help young people navigate this evolving digital landscape.

Here is the link to your Special Report:

https://indooroopilly-stpeters.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-navigating-ai-relationships-au

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

It is a time of heightened anxiety at the moment. As I write, our Year 12 PE class is sitting an exam—assessment is a current source of anxiety. Springfield campus is hosting Carols this Friday night, and it has stormed Fridays recently; a second source. And at the time of your reading, the US will most likely mid-count on election results, a third cause.

It is perfectly human to feel anxiety. And then, as we feel our control slipping away, we are motivated to respond. In many situations, this is good, and we can channel the anxiety into action—I am anxious about assessment, so I study, or what the weather will do, so I make contingency plans. However, there are some situations where we cannot do something, such as control the weather or the outcome of an election.

The weather is a good example of positive and negative ways that we can engage with our anxiety. We could fixate on the risk—it might rain—and catastrophise, vowing to never host an outdoor event ever again. We could ignore the risk, perhaps praying fervently, ignoring the possibility of a storm and then potentially being caught out. A third option is to acknowledge what we can control—the creation of contingency plans, ensuring adequate preparation, advertising the event—and giving to God the things we cannot—the weather, attendance, and the possibility of stage fright among singers.

Thinking about the weather reminds me of a simple truth—God is God, and I am not. In the book of Job (pronounced like you’re about to say Obi-Wan but with a ‘J’ at the start), the author lays out the life of Job, a man of faith who experiences great suffering and loss. The initial advice he gets when calamity strikes? ‘Curse God and die.’ (Job 2:9) For most of the book, God is quiet, with Job’s friends, motivated by a need to do something to alleviate his distress, try and help Job process what is happening.

While the friends are the bulk of the book, the gold for me comes in the closing chapters, when God speaks. Rather than litigating what had happened in Job’s life, giving rhyme or reason, God asks Job a series of rhetorical questions, three I selected below.

• ‘Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?’ Job 38:4
• ‘Who shut in the sea with doors when it bust out from the womb?’ Job 38:8
• ‘Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place?’ Job 38:12

Why? Because it makes the point to Job that it was not him but God who was in control. God’s job is to worry about the big things that only God can control, and Job’s job is to worry about the things he can control.

That which we can control, we can do something about—which may include seeking professional help—and what we cannot control, we instead give to God through prayer. In my life, I have found the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr to be a source of comfort. So, in present and coming times of anxiety, I invite you to pray with me…

God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Benjamin Lyons
Chaplain, St Peters Springfield

Cocurricular Photos have been delivered (photos that were taken in August, e.g. Music and other groups)

Cocurricular Photo packs were distributed to class/form classes last 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 taken in October will be emailed to families today. The photo cost will include delivery.

If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact MSP directly at admin.brisbane@msp.com.au or 07 3865 4291.

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

CAROLS UNDER THE STARS - RIDE PASSES

The St Peters P&F are proud to provide a variety of jumping castles, rides and arcade games at this year's Carols Under the Stars. We encourage families to pre-purchase a wristband for each child to access all the rides and games before the event. Pre-purchased ride passes are $20.00 each and available now via Eventbrite. 

To purchase your ride passes, please CLICK HERE.

Wristbands can be collected from Sub-School Receptions from Wednesday, 20 November.

Wristbands will also be available for purchase on the day from the Info Tent on Stolz Oval for $25.00 per person.

We have extended the operating hours of rides this year to ensure everyone gets a turn. Rides will operate from 3:00pm-6:30pm.

For more information, please email: community@stpeters.qld.edu.au

For over 20 years, the St Peters community has proudly supported Bayside Child Services, helping ensure that every child in care receives a gift at Christmas. This year, the St Peters Social Justice Committee invites you to join in spreading Christmas joy by donating to the Bayside Child Services Christmas Appeal.

Here's how you can help:

• Buy a gift valued between $15.00 and $20.00 for a child aged 0–18.
• Place the gift in a gift bag (no wrapping, please).
• Drop it off at any St Peters reception by Monday 18 November (Week 8).

Suggested gift ideas: beach towels, sports balls, books, etc. (no aerosols, please).

Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference this Christmas!

St Peters Social Justice Committee

Congratulations to our two Future Problem Solving teams who attended the national finals in Melbourne on the weekend. Around 500 students from across Australia competed at Carey Baptist Grammar School. The topic for the National Finals was autonomous transportation, and teams were thrown a curveball when the detailed topic was revealed to be about ships rather than cars or trucks, as we had guessed. The keynote presentation at the opening ceremony was by staff from Hatch, an international engineering consultation company. Hatch staff talked about the importance of collaboration, planning and future thinking.

Both St Peters teams performed very well under challenging conditions and received much praise for their research and creativity. Our Senior team placed fifth in the most hard-fought event, narrowly missing out on an invitation to the international finals.

Ruby C competed in the booklet competition with a mixed team from around Australia. Her team placed first in the M.A.G.I.C.S. division, earning them first place and recognition at the closing ceremony.

Over the next couple of weeks, our teams will review the judges’ feedback and look for ways to improve for the competition in 2025. The topics for next year are food safety, rising sea levels, and agricultural industry, and the National Finals topic is nanotechnology.

This is the 35th year of Future Problem Solving in Australia and the 50th year internationally. If you are interested in being part of Future Problem Solving in 2025, please look out for sign-up details early in the new year or contact Mr Canfield at s.canfield@stpeters.qld.edu.au if you have any questions.

Kate Weidemann
Gifted & Talented Program Coordinator

Simon Canfield
Future Problem Solving Queensland State Convenor

Why Repeating yourself Doesn’t Work – Dr Justin Coulson

“Put on your shoes.” “Your shoes.” “Put on your shoes!”

“I SAID PUT ON YOUR SHOES!”

It’s a familiar scene – repeated one way or another most days in most homes. That slow simmer of frustration when a simple request seems to vanish into the ether, met with the selective deafness that only a child can truly master.

It’s easy to assume they’re deliberately ignoring us, their minds mysteriously attuned to the siren call of 'ice cream' or 'treats' while remaining impervious to any mention of footwear, schoolbags, lunchboxes, or the wet towel on the carpet.

But before we write them off as defiant or inattentive, let’s consider a different perspective. What if the communication breakdown isn’t entirely their fault? What if we, as parents, are inadvertently contributing to the disconnect?

Most of us see communication as a simple process:

1. We say it. We keep it short and simple so it’s easy to understand.
2. They hear it. (And then they act).

But communication, especially with children, is far more nuanced.

Imagine this: your request to “put on your shoes” is just the opening move. Your child then needs to decode your message, understand what you’re asking, and provide feedback – a nod, a verbal response, or the actual act of moving towards those elusive shoes. And we, in turn, need to be attuned to their feedback, ensuring our message has landed as intended.

Perhaps the bigger issue is this: just because we did send the message and it was received, there are no guarantees that our child will act. Timing matters. What they’re doing, how they’re feeling, and what their agenda is are all factors that impact whether they act, regardless of how loud and clear the message was.

If your child is not listening, it’s time to shift strategy and engage in a more mindful, collaborative approach to communication.

Here’s how to transform those frustrating moments into opportunities for connection:

1. Make sure you have their attention before you start speaking. This might (but doesn’t have to) involve:

• A personalised invitation: Say their name gently but firmly, signalling that you’re about to say something important.
• Pressing pause: Give them a moment to disengage from their current activity and shift their focus to you. Eye contact is the signal you need to know they’re connected to you.
• A gentle touch: A light hand (or tap) on the shoulder can be a powerful way to draw their attention without startling them.

2. Speak Their Language. Remember, you’re communicating with a child. Adjust your language and delivery accordingly:

• One thing at a time: Avoid overwhelming them with a barrage of instructions. Focus on one specific request at a time.
• Keep it concise: Use clear, simple language, and keep your sentences short.
• Make it fun: Inject some playfulness into the request. Can they put their shoes on 'super-fast' or with 'extra-sneaky ninja moves'?
• Engage their thinking: Instead of simply giving directives, ask questions like, “What do you need to do before we leave?”

3. Confirm Understanding. Don’t just assume they’ve understood. Take a moment to confirm:

• Playback time: Ask them to repeat back what you’ve asked them to do.
• Timeline check: Ask, “When will you put your shoes on?” or “What are you going to do first?”

4. Read the Nonverbal Cues. Pay attention to their body language and facial expressions. Are they confused? Overwhelmed? Resistant? Adjust your approach accordingly.

5. Validate Their Feelings. If they’re struggling to comply, acknowledge their feelings. “Don’t you just wish you could play/read all day? I know it’s hard to stop playing right now, but we need to leave soon.”

6. Practice Patience. Remember, children are still developing their self-regulation skills. Be patient, understanding, and offer gentle reminders when needed.

7. Create a Culture of Respectful Communication. Encourage open and honest communication in your family. Create a safe space for everyone to express their thoughts and feelings. Children are imitators. They need you to be a model of appropriate communication.

8. Remember the Power of Connection. Sometimes, the most effective way to get through to a child is to connect with them on an emotional level. Take a moment to engage with them, offer a hug, or simply acknowledge their feelings.

9. Do it with Them. When all else fails (or sometimes well before anything fails), be involved together. Solidarity and companionship are often the secrets to making things work.

Even with the most effective communication strategies, there will be days when your child’s selective hearing seems to reach world-class levels. But by shifting our approach from one of frustration and repetition to one of connection and collaboration, we can transform those frustrating moments into opportunities for growth, understanding, and deeper connection with our children.

Pevan and Sarah Visit St Peters

Last Friday, our very excited Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students (and teachers) had the privilege of enjoying Pevan and Sarah in concert, in real life. The Pevan & Sarah team are qualified teachers and experienced musicians passionate about creating fun, engaging, and educational videos and resources for young learners. After watching Pevan and Sarah all year on their whiteboard screens, students were delighted to spend Friday morning engaging with them as they sang and danced in our Performing Arts Complex.

A very special thanks to our Events team, who Pevan and Sarah recognised as ‘the best in the country’.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

We invite you to join St Peters Teacher Librarians Lotte ten Hacken, Megan Daley and Christina Wheeler as we chat about summer reads for Prep–Year 6 students, as well as some recommendations for the adults.

Monday 11 November 2024
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Spark Lab, Lower Primary

The Primary Years Parent Support Group will provide wine and nibbles, and book sales on the night will provide the school with a credit at the bookstore for future book purchases.

CLICK HERE to register for this free event.  

We'd also like to remind parents about the Primary Years Book Fair from 11–15 November 2024 (hosted by independent Brisbane bookstore Where the Wild Things Are). 

We hope to see you there!

Lotte ten Hacken, Megan Daley and Christina Wheeler
Primary Years Teacher Librarians

Welcome to Week 6. As we enter the final stretch of Term 4, our students are working diligently to maintain their focus and momentum in both their academic studies and cocurricular pursuits.

Cocurricular Awards

On Tuesday 19 November, we look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Junior High students at our Cocurricular Awards Ceremony. This special occasion recognises the dedication, talent and commitment demonstrated by our students across a diverse range of activities including sport, music and cultural pursuits throughout the year. Parents of the students receiving an award will be notified by email in the coming days. The event will also be livestreamed for those parents who are unable to attend in person. The livestream link will be provided to parents prior to the event.

Uniform Reminder

A matter requiring attention is the wearing of the sports uniform outside of designated PE lessons and training sessions. To clarify our expectations: students should arrive at school and depart in their formal uniform, changing into sports uniform only for PE lessons and changing back into their formal uniform afterwards. The only exception is for students departing directly from afternoon training sessions. Starting next week, we will be following up with students who are not meeting these uniform requirements. We appreciate your support in maintaining these standards, which reflect the pride we take in our College.

Leadership Development

In the final week of term, our Year 8 students will participate in a Leadership Day facilitated by Lutheran Youth Queensland. This valuable programme is designed to develop our students' leadership capabilities as they prepare to take on increased responsibilities in Year 9. More detailed information about this exciting opportunity will be communicated to Year 8 families in the coming weeks.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

During the July holidays this year, six high-achieving Year 11 students participated in the Oxbridge Academic Program overseen by Career Counsellor Jacquelene Estevao. St Peters had been participating in this learning experience for several years prior to COVID. The Oxbridge Academic Program is an enrichment learning opportunity whereby students from all over the world study in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona and New York. Participants could choose from over 150 academic and creative courses taught by university teachers and professionals. The following students studied in the United Kingdom, achieving exceptional results. Overall, the students felt the global experience reinforced some of their post-school aspirations and served to extend them academically. This program will continue annually, with the current Year 10s commencing the process to apply.

University of Cambridge
Hannah R – Business Management
Samantha B – Medical Science
Beatrice A – Marketing & Communications
Maya M – Law
Luca K – Architecture

Oxford University
Charlton E – English Philosophy

Student reflection by Maya M:

The two weeks spent in Cambridge at the Jesus College, Cambridge University, was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I was fortunate to study the Law program, an incredibly interesting course where we did lots of hands-on learning. My class was one of the larger ones, with 15 students. My favourite part of my class was the close bond we all formed, which was much to the help of our amazing professor, who organised many fun activities for us, such as visiting the Magistrates Court in London. We also did a mock trial, debate, contract negotiation and other smaller group projects. One of the most memorable aspects of the program was the opportunity to work on the mock trial. This experience allowed me to apply the legal theories we had been studying in a practical environment under time pressure. Crafting arguments, cross-examining witnesses and presenting my case before a panel of peers and instructors was both challenging and exhilarating. Overall, I have nothing but positive things to say about my trip, and doing this course cemented my desire to be a Lawyer, motivating me to achieve my goal to study overseas.

Jacquelene Estevao
Careers Counsellor

The Capture program gives students an opportunity to exhibit their photographs twice a year. Congratulations to the following students whose work was recognised in the 2024 Capture Photography Awards:

• Jonathan W (Year 11) – People’s Choice Excellence Award for excellent composition, focus and clarity.
• Zoe T (Year 8) – Capture Technical Award for well-controlled tonal qualities (analogue film hand-printed by Zoe in the darkroom).
• Thomas W (Year 10) – Capture Encouragement Award for compelling abstraction focusing on colour and the transparencies of ice.

A gallery from the previous year is available on Firefly HERE.

Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader The Arts

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 Inter-House Swimming Carnivals Prep–Year 6

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the Inter-House Swimming Carnivals at the end of term. The essence of the carnivals encompasses participation, house spirit and enjoyment—while still enabling all students to demonstrate their aquatic ability. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend the carnival and cheer on the competitors. Please see the attached letters below:

Prep Letter
Years 1–3 Letter
Years 4–6 Letter

Students in Years 4, 5 and 6 are invited to participate in the Swimming Age Championships, where Age Champions will be awarded based on House points earned across four events. To qualify, students must compete in all four 50m disciplines in the 25m pool. Please sign up by Wednesday, 13 November HERE. This link will also be shared with students to encourage their independent participation. Additionally, students can enjoy inclusive 25m swimming events throughout the day, where every participant can earn House points for their team.

St Peters Western (SPW) 2025

St Peters Western Swimming Club (SPW) provides swimming opportunities for St Peters Indooroopilly and Springfield students of all abilities. We are focused on providing a swim training program to support progression from our first level of learn to swim (Level 0) through to our SPW High Performance squad. If you are interested in joining SPW Swim Club, please contact Suzanne Thorpe at – s.thorpe@stpeters.qld.edu.au – to organise a trial session to determine the appropriate level or squad for your swimmer.

Podcast – Educate to Elevate

Exciting news! A parent in our community has launched a podcast called Educate to Elevate, focused on supporting young athletes, their parents and coaches. Hosted by Sharyn Donaghy, along with experts Georgia (exercise science) and Bec (sports dietitian), the podcast covers key topics to help kids not just succeed but truly enjoy their sports journey. In the first episode, Sharyn chats with Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone about her incredible experiences, parenting insights and tips for keeping kids engaged in sports—especially with 33.3% dropping out by age 14! 

Check the podcast out HERE and feel free to share with other parents. We’d love to hear what you think!

Brisbane Bullets Visit Lower Primary

We’re thrilled to announce that Brisbane Bullets players will be visiting Lower Primary during lunchtime on Wednesday, 20 November! Students in Years 1–4 will have the exciting opportunity to test their skills against some of the best players and showcase their basketball moves. After the games, there will be a Q&A session where students can ask their burning questions and even get their Bullets merchandise signed! It’s a fantastic chance for our young Saints to meet professional athletes and gain some inspiration. Don't miss out on this memorable experience! Click HERE for more information.

Friday Night Swim League

SPW and Programmed to Swim will be hosting a Team Swim League Gala Night at St Peters Indooroopilly 50m pool from 6:00 – 7:30pm on Friday 29 November. There will be prizes on the night for various achievements. Registration is via Swim Club Connect and all participants must have Swim Central Membership.

St Peters Learn to Swim Holiday Intensive

St Peters Learn to Swim will be running holiday intensive sessions for all current and new St Peters swimmers. The holiday intensive program aims to fast track your child’s swimming progression. The holiday intensive program offers four 30-minute swimming lessons per week (run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) for $100.00 (plus booking fees) per swimmer each week. The session time for each level will stay the same for each day of the holiday period. There are also some private sessions offered in the holiday intensive program. The fee for a private session is $50.00 per lesson plus booking fees. Learn to Swim fees will be payable in advance for the holiday intensive program (through Eventbrite) and are non-refundable. For any new swimmers, please email s.thorpe@stpeters.qld.edu.au and j.hansford@stpeters.qld.edu.au to book an assessment for learn to swim.

Week 1 - Monday 2 December, Tuesday 3 December, Wednesday 4 December and Thursday 5 December AND/OR
Week 2 - Monday 20 January, Tuesday 21 January, Wednesday 22 January and Thursday 23 January

Please follow the instructions below to book lessons:

1. Click the link

• Week 1 – Monday December 2 to Thursday December 5 | CLICK HERE
• Week 2 – Monday January 20 to Thursday January 23 | CLICK HERE

2. Select the time for the swim group that has been assigned to your swimmer (the amount shown for group sessions will be for the Mon/Tues/Wed and Thurs of the week chosen)

3. Make payment for the lessons booked.

Dates for Your Diary

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

Track and Field News

The Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships saw a tremendous showing from St Peters athletes, solidifying our reputation as a leading school in Track & Field. 21 athletes medalled at the Championships, bringing home a combined 33 medals (17 gold, 13 silver and 3 bronze). The weekend was marked by record-breaking performances, with six new records set by our talented athletes. The performances from all 35 students contributed to St Peters being crowned both the Overall Champion School and the Champion Girls School at the Championships. Adding to these accomplishments, 19 students have been selected to represent Queensland at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships next month. Congratulations to the following boys who medalled and were selected:

• Theo H (Year 11) – Long Jump (Gold and New Record)
• Daniel M (Year 7) – 100m (Silver), 200m (Gold)
• Thomas S (Year 9) – Javelin (Silver)
• Hayden W (Year 11) – 200m (Gold), 800m

Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and support teams for their commitment and achievements. We’re incredibly proud of each student who represented St Peters, and we look forward to cheering you on in December in Brisbane for Nationals!

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 Weeks 5-8

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

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

Cricket News

Last weekend featured the 5th round of MSW cricket with St Peters recording five wins on Saturday, with several impressive bowling displays holding opposition to low totals with great fielding to complement the bowling attack. For students currently not playing MSW cricket and are wishing to play AIC cricket in Term 1 for St Peters, please ensure your son has signed up by this Friday 8 November to assist in helping nominate teams for 2025. Any student wishing to play AIC cricket in 2025, new or returning to cricket, please complete the sign up below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Gary Munday on G.Munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cricket Sign-On – 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 16 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 coming weeks.

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.

WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS

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. We will endeavour to keep everyone updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.

Daniel Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

QUEENSLAND ALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships saw a tremendous showing from St Peters athletes, solidifying our reputation as a leading school in Track & Field. 17 girls medalled at the Championships, bringing home 27 medals (13 gold, 11 silver, and 3 bronze). In addition, six girls broke records at the meet. The performances from all 25 girls contributed to St Peters being crowned both the Overall Champion School and the Champion Girls School at the Championships. Adding to these accomplishments, 15 girls have been selected to represent Queensland at the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships next month. Our Intermediate Girls and Senior Girls teams have qualified for the 2024 Australian Schools Challenge on Monday, 9 December. This is an exceptional opportunity for our athletes to compete on the national stage. Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and support teams for their commitment and achievements. We’re incredibly proud of each student who represented St Peters, and we look forward to cheering you on in December.

QLD All Schools Gold Medallists

Save the Date

Semester 2 Sports Awards | Tuesday Evening, 12 November 2024

Award winners and families will have received an invitation to attend via email this week.

Term 4 Preseason Training

There are many opportunities for the girls to remain active and engaged in Sport this Term. Friday FUNdamentals and preseason training for QGSSSA Open Touch, Basketball, Football and Cricket is underway. 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 AFL

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

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 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

From Wednesday, 6 November, all St Peters Water Polo teams are locked into their divisions. To our Ironbark girls, welcome back! We look forward to having you back in time for the remaining four rounds of the 2024 season! Congratulations to our U12 team for winning by an impressive score of 20-1, with almost every member scoring a goal. Our U18 team won their first game of the season, 12-8, and our U13 Div 4 team won 10-6. Once again, our U14 Div 3 team remains undefeated!

We look forward to Round 5 running more smoothly and fairly with the new division changes, which will be confirmed on Wednesday, 6 November.

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

Congratulations to two of our FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics teams who earned their place at the National Finals on the weekend. Last weekend, they competed in the Brisbane North Qualifying event at Grace Lutheran College. Team #11506 Flaming Tacos won their place by receiving the Connect Award.

The recipient of this award is recognised for helping the community understand FIRST, the FIRST Tech Challenge and the team itself. The team that wins the Connect Award actively seeks and recruits engineers and explores the opportunities available in the world of engineering, science and technology.

Team #11505 Flaming Galahs earned their place at Nationals as St Peters is the host school for an upcoming FTC event where the team will provide volunteer support. Both teams connected with industry experts from Boeing, Quadric, Hatch, Rockwell Automation, Building Block Robotics and Battery World, among others. Collaborating with these experts helped our teams attempt more complex design, construction and coding solutions. They also made a strong commitment to outreach by volunteering at events, connecting with rural schools, visiting industry experts and hosting competitions. St Peters is hosting another Qualification Competition on Saturday, 16 November in the Centre for Learning and Innovation. All are welcome to come and see our rookie team, #25827 Flaming Marshmallows, in action from 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Our teams are focused on helping the rookie team prepare for their first FTC competition while gearing up for the National Finals in early December at Macquarie University in Sydney.

Simon Canfield
Digital (Robotics) Coordinator
FTC Australia National Steering Committee Member

On Wednesday 23 October our P&F, Senior Leadership and many of our wonderful volunteers came together at the Centre for Learning and Innovation to celebrate the amazing time and effort parents, carers and friends of the College have put into our community over the past year. We particularly want to acknowledge the parents of Year 12s who are leaving our ranks and our outgoing P&F Committee members. Thank you to everyone for all you do to support your children’s many cocurricular commitments!

Nicola Britton
Community Liaison Officer

St Peters Old Scholars with children or grandchildren wishing to enrol a child in the following year levels are reminded to submit an online application before the end of Term 4.

• Prep 2026
• Year 5 2027
• Year 7 2028

Due to the high demand for College places, applications from Old Scholars must be received by Wednesday, 27 November 2024.