Saints Celebrate Double Championship Success

St Peters has delivered another outstanding chapter in its proud swimming history, claiming both the 2026 QGSSSA Girls Swimming Championship and the AIC Secondary Aggregate Swimming Championship in a remarkable display of determination and team spirit.

Girls Secure 13th Consecutive QGSSSA Title

The St Peters girls’ swim team achieved a significant milestone at the QGSSSA Swimming Championships, securing the College’s 13th consecutive title and the 20th championship in St Peters Swimming history.

From the opening race, the competition proved intense. St Peters ultimately finished on 593.5 points, holding off strong challenges from Somerville House (550) and Brisbane State High School (530.5) to once again raise the prestigious Mollie Gould Aggregate Cup.

A highlight of the evening was St Peters reclaiming both the Junior and Senior Brockway Cups, relay events contested by the fastest junior (Years 7–9) and senior (Years 10–12) swimmers. Taking back both trophies was a proud moment for the team and reflected the program’s strength across all age groups.

There were also outstanding performances in the age group competitions. St Peters secured Age Champion pennants in the 13 Years and 17 & Over divisions, contributing strongly to the overall championship result.

Final Age Group Results

  • 12 & Under – 4th
  • 13 Years – 1st
  • 14 Years – 2nd
  • 15 Years – 3rd
  • 16 Years – 3rd 
  • 17 & Over – 1st

The result highlights the depth of talent across the entire squad, with swimmers delivering strong performances throughout the night under pressure.

Boys Claim 10th Consecutive AIC Championship

The success continued at the AIC Secondary Swimming Championships, where the St Peters boys’ team achieved an extraordinary 10th consecutive Secondary Aggregate title at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre.

In another commanding team performance, St Peters finished first overall ahead of Marist Ashgrove College and Iona College, extending an impressive decade of dominance in the competition.

Adding to the achievement, St Peters swimmers set five of the eight new individual and relay records broken during the 2026 championships.

New AIC Records

  • Tom B – 15 Years 50m Breaststroke (Div 2) – 32.00
  • Tom B – 15 Years 200m Freestyle (Div 1) – 1:57.61
  • Sam R – 16 Years 50m Breaststroke (Div 2) – 31.27
  • Ollie C – Open 50m Butterfly (Div 1) – 25.10
  • St Peters – 16 Years 4 × 50m Freestyle Relay (Div 2) – 1:41.18
  • St Peters – Open 4 × 50m Freestyle Relay (Div 2) – 1:37.28

Strong performances across the age groups helped secure the championship:

Age Group Results

  • 12 Years – 1st place
  • 13 Years – 3rd
  • 14 Years – 1st
  • 15 Years – 1st
  • 16 Years – 2nd
  • Opens – 1st

The Primary Years team also delivered a commendable performance, finishing 4th overall.

A Team Effort in the Pool and Beyond

These achievements reflect the collective effort of swimmers, coaches and supporters. The commitment and preparation of the College’s coaching team played a vital role in guiding athletes through a demanding championship season, while the energy of supporters in the stands helped drive swimmers to exceptional performances in the pool.

Winning 13 consecutive QGSSSA championships and 10 straight AIC titles is a testament to the strength, culture and consistency of swimming at St Peters — a true Plus Ultra performance that continues to set the standard for school sport in Queensland.