Thank you to our staff for your unwavering dedication and hard work throughout 2024. To our parents and supporters, your encouragement and care have been invaluable, and to our students, thank you for your contributions and enthusiasm. I am truly grateful for the collective efforts that have made this another successful year at St Peters.

I wish you all a well-deserved break and every blessing for a Merry Christmas.

I look forward to welcoming you—and our new community members—back to the College in 2025.

Tim Kotzur
Head of College

St Peters Lutheran College is proud to introduce the 2025 College Captains Leo H and Amelia R, and Vice-Captains Chloe E and Noah J. These students have been recognised for their outstanding character, leadership and dedication to the College community. Their collective vision focuses on unity, service and fostering a strong and inclusive spirit throughout the school.

Congratulations Leo, Amelia, Chloe and Noah! We look forward to the positive impact your leadership will bring to the College community in the year ahead.

Click on the following link to read more about their plans and hopes for the coming year:

https://bit.ly/st-peters-announces-2025-captains

Shop 45

Shop 45 will be open until Friday 6 December (7:45am – 4:00pm) and will re-open Monday 13 January 2025 (7:45am – 4:00pm).

Extended Opening Hours | January 2025

Shop 45 will be open the following days between 7:45am – 4:00pm:

• Monday 13 January - Friday 17 January 
• Monday 20 January - Friday 24 January

If you have a new student and need an appointment for a fitting, please contact 3377 6209 to book a time.

To all the St Peters families, our staff of Shop 45 would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy holidays.

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

NEW LOCATION: Performing Arts Centre and Campus Heart 

Despite wetter weather this week, Carols will proceed! Please keep an eye on the St Peters app for updates.

• FOOD TRUCKS 3:00PM – 8:00PM
• RIDES & GAMES 3:00PM – 6:00PM
• CAROLS 6:30PM – 8:00PM

The St Peters P&F are proud to provide a variety of jumping castles, rides and arcade games again this year. Ride passes can be purchased from the Info Tent on the day for $25.00ea

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

Please find below the Community Engagement events planned for 2025. Keep an eye out for information in The Rock and by email prior to each event.

We look forward to seeing you at these events in 2025

The November 2024 issue of our bi-annual College magazine Plus Ultra is out now and available to read online!
In this bumper issue, we celebrate the achievements of St Peters students and Old Scholars who have embodied the spirit of Plus Ultra. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, on the sporting field or at the 2024 Paris Olympics, it's clear that at St Peters, learning truly goes 'More Beyond'.

To explore the latest issue, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/stpeters-plus-ultra-november-2024

The farewelling of students who will be leaving our community is always tinged with sadness. To the parents who trusted us with their children at St Peters, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. To families transitioning to new schools, we wish you the very best. May your children's educational journeys continue to flourish in their new environments, fostering growth and positivity.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Kym Nissen for her outstanding support in Lower Primary during Term 4 while Cam Glass was on leave. Kym, together with the dedicated efforts of Deb King, Natalia Grieves, Anita Voskamp, and Andrew Robin, ensured that our students and families in Lower Primary continued to receive exceptional care and guidance throughout this time. Their collaborative teamwork and commitment to our community have been invaluable. We now look forward to welcoming Mr Glass back to St Peters at the start of 2025.

Years 4-6 Presentation Morning will be held on Wednesday 27 November at 8:30am. You are welcome to attend this Presentation Morning as a celebration of learning in 2024.

Similarly, we invite you to the Primary Years Final Chapel on the same day at 1:30pm in the Dron Auditorium.

I would like to thank the St Peters community for their support over this last 12 months as I continue my work as Head of Primary at St Peters. It is such a privilege to work here with amazing children, parents and staff who support each other with care, dignity and respect.

On behalf of the Primary Years staff, I would like to wish you a blessed, happy and safe Christmas season. As we celebrate His birth, may the love and peace of Jesus be with you and your loved ones during this Christmas season, and I look forward to working with you all again in 2025.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

As we approach the end of Term 4, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the St Peters community for the warm welcome I have received since joining the College. I have enjoyed getting to know the Junior High students and have been continually impressed with their engagement, resilience and achievement throughout the term. I am incredibly proud of their efforts.

Cocurricular Awards Presentation

This week's Cocurricular Awards presentation was a wonderful celebration of the diverse talents and dedication of our Junior High students. The breadth of activities and achievements on display was a testament to the exceptional opportunities available at St Peters. From sporting excellence to musical accomplishments, academic competitions to service initiatives, our students continue to discover and pursue their passions. It is particularly heartening to see how these pursuits beyond the classroom contribute to our students' personal growth and character development.

Final Week Program

Our final week promises engaging and meaningful experiences for our Years 7 and 8 students. The Year 7s will participate in the Future Anything program on Monday and Tuesday, developing their entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking. Our Year 8 students will engage in an important day of learning on Tuesday 26 November, featuring presentations from Adair Donaldson on respectful relationships and specialised leadership workshops run by Lutheran Youth Queensland. This program is designed to prepare them for the increased responsibilities and opportunities that await them in Year 9.

I wish all our Junior High families a safe and enjoyable holiday break ahead.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

On Monday 11 November, our Year 11 IB students had their 2024 Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition in the CLI. This was a showcase that explored how TOK manifests in the world around us and a personal exhibition of objects that reflect our students’ own acquisition or production of knowledge.

For the exhibition, students had to choose three real world objects and link each object to a chosen prompt. The most popular prompts this year were ‘Can new knowledge change established values or beliefs?’, ‘Why do we seek knowledge?’, ‘How might the context in which knowledge is presented influence whether it is accepted or rejected’ and ‘Are some things unknowable?’.

Each exhibition displayed a variety of objects from traditional cultural dress to a dolls house to antique books to a Mahjong set and even a Silver Olympic medal from Mexico 1968. The conversations generated from using these objects to answer the chosen prompt demonstrated the ability of our TOK students to apply real life examples to their trans-disciplinary learning.

Well done to all our IB students involved, this was a very positive final event for TOK this year. Thank you to all our special guests, including Mr Kotzur, the teachers who brought their classes through, and to all parents who attended. The IB learning community is very collaborative and so this year it was also nice to welcome staff and students from IES College and Somerville House. Finally thank you to the Year 11 TOK teaching team of Mr Meredith and Dr Atherton and to the behind-the-scenes organisers; Mrs Midgley, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Treschman and Ms Magar. We look forward to the 2025 TOK Exhibition with our new group of IB learners.

Susannah Treschman
Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

VAPAr Peoples choice Award for Excellence in Visual Art 2024

Congratulations to Tom for his multimedia sculpture 'Spectrum Sail'

The Visual Art Award for Excellence in Visual Art 2024 - Mijili
Mijili participated a many programs and competitions this year. QATSIF here she was awarded the under 18 first prize for a portrait of her brother. Aspects Art Show her clay bird sculpture won the 3D category.
Mijili's IA3 installation features a collection of objects, exploring how natural environment impacts people from a personal cultural perspective. These images feature three pieces from the series.

Thank you to the Arts teachers who have supported the creative development of the students throughout the year. It is with great delight and excitement that I can announce that most students who l intending to pursue a creative based tertiary course have already received their placement offers for 2025. This highlights the quality of the St Peters Arts programs and acknowledges the commitment of students and teachers.

We look forward to a creative 2025. Make sure you are part of this wonderful opportunity.

Ms Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader The Arts

Primary sport semester 1 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, I am excited to share updates and opportunities for students to get involved in Sport next year. Please take a moment to review the attached Semester One and 2025 Primary Sports Overview, which highlights the sporting opportunities available throughout the year.

This overview offers a glimpse of the exciting activities planned for 2025, including an increase in Andrews Cup meets and the introduction of new sporting opportunities. While some details may evolve, particularly with the addition of more Inter-house events, we are confident that the variety of activities will inspire and engage all students.

Commitment to Gender Equality in Sport

We understand that gender equality in Sport is a priority, and while we are somewhat restricted by the sporting opportunities provided by the organisations, we are part of, such as AIC and Andrews Cup, we are committed to ensuring all students have access to meaningful sporting experiences. Our boys have regular fixtures with AIC, and Andrews Cup runs one-off gala events, but historically, our girls' sporting opportunities have been more limited. However, students in Years 4-6 have access to our Sport for Life program, which offers a great diversity of activities and opportunities for students to compete and train alongside each other. We are also looking to increase the number of inter-house sporting events where boys and girls participate together.

Our goal is to provide more inclusive pathways for all students, and we are excited to offer a significant increase in opportunities for girls in 2025.

Introducing MSW Cricket for Years 4-6 Girls

We are thrilled to announce that girls in Years 4-6 will have the chance to participate in MSW Cricket during Term 1! Matches will take place on Friday nights, offering students a fun and dynamic way to develop their skills, build teamwork, and compete in a supportive environment. Sign up your daughter HERE.

2025 Term 1 Primary Back to School Swim Camp!

Start the year strong and get race-ready with our Back to School Swim Camp. These two sessions will focus on skills, drills, and timing for students aiming to represent St Peters in competitive swimming in 2025. Flyer HERE.

Details:

• Dates: Tuesday 21 January, and Thursday 23 January
• Time: 8:30 – 9:30 am
• Where: 25m Pool
• Who: Confident swimmers in Years 3 – 6
• Requirement: Must be able to swim 25m
• SIGN UP HERE

Term 1 Cocurricular Timetable

To support your planning, the Term 1 cocurricular timetable will be shared several weeks before the start of the 2025 academic year. With an expanded range of activities on offer, we are confident there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

PRIMARY INTER-HOUSE SWIM CARNIVALS Years 1 – 6

As we approach the end of the year, I hope to see as many parents as possible at the upcoming swimming carnivals. Despite the forecast for wet weather, these events promise to be an exciting showcase of our students’ hard work and enthusiasm. Your presence and support mean so much to the students and help create a wonderful atmosphere. Please see the attached letters below:

Years 1 – 3 Letter
Years 4 - 6 Letter

Students in Years 4 – 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. Additionally, students can enjoy inclusive 25m swimming events throughout the day, where every participant can earn House points for their team.

Thank You and Holiday Wishes

Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all parents for your incredible support throughout the year. It has been a pleasure working alongside you to provide enriching opportunities for our students. I wish you a joyous festive season and a relaxing summer holiday with your families.

If you would like to register your child for any of the Sports listed in the overview, please use the links provided in the attachment to sign up. Should you have any questions regarding Primary HPE, Sport, or cocurricular activities, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• Friday 22 November – Primary Swim Carnival, 25m Pool
• Tuesday 21 January – Primary Back to School Swim Camp (8:30am – 9:30am at 25m Pool)
• Thursday 23 January - Primary Back to School Swim Camp (8:30am – 9:30am at 25m Pool)
• Thursday 6 February – Andrews Cup Metro Meet – Swimming – Girls Years 3 – 6 at 25m

Ben Shields 
Primary HPE & Sport Coordinator

Boys Weekly Sport

As the sporting year comes to a close, we recognise the extraordinary achievements of boys Sport. St Peters achieved the AIC aggregate for Swimming, Chess and Tennis, and added 16 premierships across the year, a fantastic sporting achievement for the College. A highest ever finish for our First XI cricket and the introduction of Rugby League were memorable milestones on the calendar too. With preseason for Term 1 in full swing I look forward to seeing and supporting boys sporting excellence and increase opportunities for all students in 2025.

Safe travels to the St Peters Cricket tour which departs to New Zealand in December before continuing their preseason in Yeppoon in January. These opportunities will no doubt serve as great preparation but form lifelong memories for those involved. 

Finally, after the recent results of the Queensland Athletics All Schools Championships, we look towards the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships next month. Best of luck to Hayden W, Theo H (Year 11), Thomas S (Year 9), and Daniel M (Year 7) for each of their respective events.

Stay safe, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and come reenergised for Sport in 2025!

Rowing news

Any boys in Years 8 – 12 in 2025 who are interested In participating in Rowing please CLICK HERE Please check the app for Term 1 and 2 training schedules.

MSW Cricket

Last weekend the weather emerged victorious with majority of the games being abandoned. Despite the wet weekend, our Years 10 and 11 teams were both able to continue and recorded wins for their respective competitions.

Best of luck for the final two rounds of MSW Cricket.

ST PETERS TERM 4 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

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

JUNIOR AFL

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

As the Junior QGSSSA AFL season comes to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to everyone involved in making this season a success.

A special thank you goes to our coaches, Ben, Rhan, and Tayden, for their guidance and support of our Year 9, Junior B, and Junior C teams. Your commitment to developing skills, teamwork, and a love for the game has been invaluable, and we’re grateful for the time and energy you’ve dedicated to our players this season.

We also wish to acknowledge Mr Peter Hicks for his exceptional coordination of the season. From overseeing logistics to organising the end-of-season breakfast last week, your efforts have ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for all involved. The breakfast was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the growth and success of our teams, acknowledge the hard work of our players, and recognise the contributions of key staff.

As we wrap up, a reminder that guernseys should now be returned. If you have any outstanding guernseys, please return them to Sports House as soon as possible.

Thank you once again to all players, parents, and staff who contributed to another fantastic Junior QGSSSA AFL season.

WATER POLO - BRISBANE METROPOLITAN JUNIOR COMPETITION

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

Well done to all teams who competed on Saturday! It was fantastic to see such strong performances and dedication across the board.

The U12 D3 team showcased excellent teamwork and determination, securing a well-deserved victory against Loretto. Our U13 D4 team demonstrated great skill and resilience, edging out Loretto by just one goal in a thrilling match. The U18 D4 squad put on a commanding display, reflecting the hard work and commitment they’ve shown throughout their training sessions. Meanwhile, the Opens team’s experience and composure were on full display as they secured a strong win against Mt St Michael’s.

It was fantastic to witness the camaraderie, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm among the players, both in and out of the pool. A big thank you to our dedicated coaches, managers, and passionate supporters who continue to motivate and encourage our teams every week.

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.

Term 4 Preseason Training

QGSSSA Senior AFL: Training will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in Weeks 8 and 9. Monday sessions are 3:30pm to 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

Australian All Schools athletics

Good luck to all girls competing at the Australian All Schools Athletics and representing the College at the National Schools Challenge. We look forward to sharing results when we return in 2025.

Andy McGregor-Lowndes
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

On Saturday, the Centre for Learning Innovation at St Peters Lutheran College hosted 16 robotics teams teams from as far away as Gladstone. Teams were competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Brisbane South qualifying event, where teams we're vying for qualification to the National Finals. Our Rookie team #25827 Flaming Marshmallows, placed ninth overall in their first ever competition, a sign of great things ahead for that team.

They were around 300 attendees at the event, where the entire CLI building was utilised. Our relatively new building was the perfect location for this event, especially on a rainy day which allowed all teams to keep their robots safe and dry.

We gratefully acknowledge all of the volunteers who made the day a success. We had volunteers from our other robotics teams, visiting robotics teams, Bechtel event sponsors, coaches and most importantly the Digital Parent Support Group. We also thank our Robotics sponsors from Hatch, Rockwell Automation and Battery World, who helped support our teams and the event. Two of our FTC teams have already qualified for the National Finals, at Macquarie University, in less than three weeks. Team #11505 Flaming Galahs and #11506 Flaming Tacos are gearing up for the National Finals. We wish them luck on their attempt to qualify for the World Championships in Houston Texas in 2025.

Digital End of Year Celebration and Awards

On the weekend, students involved in Digital programs at St Peters, attended the annual Digital awards party. Parents and members of the Digital Parent Support Group, as well as coaches were also in attendance. The event took place at end game eSports at Sumner, which meant that all present could compete in friendly eSport games. Part of the afternoons activities included speeches and awards where coaches and team members from Robotics and eSports received recognition for their efforts in 2024. It has been a busy year in Digital cocurricular this year, and we look forward to making 2025 big as well.

eSports Awards

• Xander R – Minecraft – Mentorship and team support
• Wystan H – Valorant – Leadership and skilled player
• Ryan H – League of Legends – Dedication to training
• Erica W – Minecraft – Team player and hard work

Robotics Awards

• Harry S – FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) – Outstanding team leader
• Xavier C – FTC, FRC – Dedication and Focus
• James H – FTC, FRC – Supportive leadership, departing senior

Coach Awards

• Mr Prout – Overwatch
• Ms Eastgate – FIRST Lego League (FLL), FTC, FRC
• Mr Selth – FTC, FRC, Minecraft
• Mr Fiores – Rocket League
• Ms Foley – LEGO Sumo, FTC

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

Generation Pocket news

St Peters Old Scholar Association (SPOSA) is offering the children and grandchildren of Old Scholars the opportunity to acknowledge the tradition of returning generations.

The aim of this program is to acknowledge St Peters students from Years 7 – 12 who have had parents or grandparents attend St Peters in previous years making them second or third generation scholars.

If interested, please feel free to contact me (sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au) for the authorisation form as the deadline for dropping the blazer off to Shop 45 for Senior School is Friday 14 February and Junior High is Tuesday 25 February 2025.

SPOSA Holiday Hours

May your holiday season be filled with love and laughter. The SPOSA office will be closed from Saturday 30 November and reopen on Monday 20 January.

Don’t forget to save the date for the following 2025 key events;

1. 20 February: An assembly then morning tea to celebrate a special Founders’ Day as St Peters celebrates 80 years
2. 21 February 6:00pm: Wine and Cheese night for Old Scholars who are parents of current students
3. 13-15 June: Book yourself in for the annual Reunion Weekend with lots of activities organised over the three days. Program to come shortly.

Look forward to catching up in 2025!