As we approach the end of the school year, our focus turns to preparing students for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2026. This is a time of anticipation and reflection as pathways are confirmed, booklists are finalised, and our Year 12 students undertake their External Exams.
QCAA external exams play a vital role in senior schooling, providing a standardised measure of student achievement across Queensland. They validate school-based assessments, ensure fairness and consistency, and contribute to post-school pathways, including university entry. Beyond grades, these exams help students develop essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, and exam technique, preparing them for life after school.
Equally important are the pathways conversations that take place throughout this period. Under the guidance of Ms Sarah Johnson, our Pathways and Counselling Leader, students are refining their subject selections to align with their individual strengths, interests, and future ambitions. This applies not only to senior students but also to Years 8 and 9, who are making subject choices that allow them to not only explore their gifts and talents, but begin to lay the foundation for their future pathways.
Booklists for 2026 will be released soon, providing students with the resources they need to start the year prepared and organised. These carefully curated materials will support both academic rigour and creativity, encouraging engagement and deep learning across all subjects.
At St Peters Springfield, we are proud of our holistic approach, valuing excellence, purpose, and care in equal measure. As we look ahead to 2026, we extend our gratitude to families for their continued partnership and support. Together, we are shaping learners who are curious, capable, and ready to embrace the future with confidence.
Ms Lauren Head Acting Head of Learning & Innovation
What's On
What's on Friday 7 November – Monday 24 November
Friday 7 November
Community Christmas Carols 5pm
Tuesday 11 November
P&F AGM
Thursday 13 November
Primary Years Interhouse Spirit Carnival
Tuesday 18 November
Sports Awards Evening
Friday 21 November
Year 12’s Last Day
Year 12 Awards and Valedictory Ceremony
Monday 24 November
Year 11 Exam Block begins
Primary Years
Grandparents Day
Grandparents’ Day at St Peters Springfield was a joyful celebration of the love and wisdom our Grandparents share with the next generation. The morning began with a special Chapel Service, setting a reflective and thankful tone for the day.
Grandparents then joined their grandchildren in classrooms, taking part in learning activities and sharing precious moments together. The celebration concluded with a morning tea in their honour. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the Grandparents who joined us and continue to play such an important role in the lives of our students.
Performing Arts
Arts Week 5
The Wizard of Oz is Coming in 2026
We are excited to announce that the College will present The Wizard of Oz from 15-17 July 2026 for students from years 5-12 in 2026. Cast auditions will be held on Friday 14 November in the JHP Foyer from 2:50pm-4:50pm. Be prepared to sing, dance and act! To register, students must complete The Wizard of Oz Auditions! – Fill in form Check out the posters around the college for the full cast list. See you there!!!
Please join us tomorrow evening from 5pm-6pm on the Concourse for the Community Christmas Carols. Bring a chair/rug to sit on as Poco Voce, Dolce Voce, Con Brio and Cantabile Strings and Rock band lead us through the community singing of well-known carols such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World, Angels We Have Heard on High to name a few. Performers are to wear the College summer uniform with Christmas accessories and arrive by 4:30pm and meet in the HUB. Please ensure musicians have instruments and music in the blue music folders with them tomorrow for the rehearsal Lesson 5 on the Concourse. Any assessments take precedence over the Lesson 5 rehearsal, but please ensure you have communicated this with Mrs Campbell and the ensemble director prior to Lesson 5.
Studio Recitals
Congratulations to the students who performed at the Studio Recitals last Thursday afternoon and evening. The studio recitals enable students to develop their ability to communicate meaning of the piece to an audience and hone the art of performing.
Grandparents Day
Thanks to Mrs Sarah Schmeider and Poco Voce Choir who sang so well to the appreciative audience at the Grandparents Day Chapel Service last Friday.
Cello Trial Sessions
Students in Years 3-6 who are interested in having a play on the cello are invited to join Ms Crellin and Pizzicato Strings at first break every Wednesday. We have six cellos available, so the first students to arrive can take a seat and join in. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! We’ll be playing some cello games and learning a few simple songs together.
Year 3 and Year 5 Presentations
After a semester of learning within the Music Education Program, Year 3 Strings will perform on Wednesday 19 November 8.05-9.05am and Year 5 Band on Wednesday 26 November Lesson 1 8.05-9.05. Further details to be communicated from Mrs Sarah Schmeider.
Year 12 Valedictory Service
Members of Con Brio are required to meet on the Concourse at 7:45am on Friday 21 November for a soundcheck before the Year 12 Valedictory Service.
Years 7-11 Presentation Evening
Con Brio, Rock Band, Miandri K, Aleena M and Dance Troupe will be performing at the Years 7-11 Presentation Evening to be held in the Dron Theatre on the Indooroopilly Campus on Monday 1 December. Students will be transported by bus to the venue after school for a rehearsal and remain there until the start of the ceremony. Food will be provided with further details from Mr Piacun.
Upcoming Events
14 November – The Wizard of Oz auditions 2:50pm-4:50pm
19 November – Year 3 Strings Performance 8:05am
21 November – Year 12 Valedictory Service
26 November – Junior Creative Showcase
26 November – Year 5 Band Performance 8:05am
28 November – Primary Celebration Service
29 November – 30 November – SHEP Primary
1 December – Secondary Presentation Evening
Mrs Geraldine Campbell Performing Arts Coordinator
Sport
Springfield Sport
Sports Bus Bookings
Students participating in AIC, QGSSSA, and SPW Sports at Indooroopilly must book a seat on the Term 4 Sports Bus via the 2025 SFD Sport Bus Manifest on Teams. This must be done through the student’s account. For assistance, please contact l.jacobs@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
GBC Term 1 Pre-Season training begins!
All St Peters Springfield students in Years 6–11 are invited to attend the upcoming training sessions in preparation for Term 1 GBC Sport. No registration is required – simply come along and get involved!
Girls Basketball – Week 5, Tuesday 4 November, 3:00pm–4:30pm on the bottom courts.
Boys Volleyball – Week 5, Wednesday 5 November, 3:00pm–5:00pm at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre. Students are to meet on the Concourse prior to moving to the Sports Centre.
Boys & Girls AFL – Week 6, Thursday 13 November at the Springfield Central Football Oval. Students are to meet on the Concourse before walking across the road. Mouthguards are required to participate.
All students must be collected from each venue prior to the scheduled finish time.
Boys Sport
Congratulations
Tennis
Thoma B (Year 7) qualified to play in the main draw of Hard Court Tennis Nationals 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park during the first week of November. This comes on the back of Thoma winning the U12 QLD State Tennis Masters tournament. Well done on a great achievement!
Open Water Swimming
St Peters had numerous athletes compete at the Open Water Queensland Championships at Coolum in October. This year’s Queensland Championship attracted 50 starters in the combined 10km and 7.5km events.
Congratulations to:
Lachlan E, 16 Years 10km, 1st Place and 3rd Place in Opens
William T, 15 Years 7.5km, 1st Place
Luke A, 15 Years 7.5km, 3rd Place
Joel R, 15 Years 5km, 2nd Place
Thomas B, 14 Years 5km, 1st Place
Ethan S, 13 Years 5km, 3rd Place
Eli B, 14 Years 2.5km, 3rd Place
Basketball
Our Year 7/8 Boys were the first St Peters team to compete at CBSQ Major Tournament, and what a debut it was! After qualifying via both the Wildcard and Shield tournaments, the boys earned their spot in Division 5 and went on to achieve an outstanding 3rd-place finish.
Throughout the week, they played with grit and composure, despite an early setback; their teamwork improved with every game, and they embraced the challenge of representing the College at a state level. Well done, boys!
Water Polo
On Sunday 26 October, three St Peters teams competed at the AIC Invitational Water Polo Gala at Marist College. It was a fantastic day of Water Polo, with the boys achieving outstanding results. The Year 7 team claimed victory, the Year 8/9 team finished third, and the Open Boys narrowly missed first place, finishing second.
Throughout the day, the teams demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and a true Plus Ultra attitude, proudly representing St Peters in both performance and sportsmanship. It was an excellent day for our teams and a great reflection of the boys’ hard work.
Rugby Union
Rugby Union pre-season training for 2026 starts in Term 4, 2025. All Years 7–8 boys are welcome, whether you already play Rugby or want to try it for the first time.
To sign on for these sessions, please click the link below:
Training begins in Week 5. There will be two gym sessions each week:
Junior Squad Gym (Years 7 and 8): Tuesdays, 3:30pm–5:00pm
Year 8 Specialist Gym: Thursdays, 3:30pm–5:00pm
From Week 6, there will also be Friday morning Rugby skills sessions (6:15am–7:00am). These sessions are optional, but you must sign in each week using the Microsoft Forms link sent to you. Come along, get stronger, have fun and prepare for 2026 Rugby!
To prepare for 2026 Sport, the following sports will begin pre-season trials and training next week to ensure students can hit the ground running when they return from holidays in January.
AIC Australian Rules Football
AIC Volleyball
AIC Swimming
AIC Cricket (students not participating in MSW from Week 4 can train with their year level)
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 teammates. If students are unable to attend some training sessions, they must notify their coaches first, and also the respective coordinator/s.
YEAR 7 2026 INVITATION TO TRAIN
Students entering Year 7 at St Peters next year are invited to come along and experience one of the four Boys Sports that are offered in Term 1 2026. This opportunity is open to all Year 7 boys in 2026, including continuing Year 6 boys of St Peters Indooroopilly and all new students joining the College. We would like to invite you to attend our 'Opportunity to train' sessions for Australian Rules, Volleyball, Cricket, and Swimming. These sessions will provide a sample of what is on offer at St Peters. Please note that our coaches are very experienced and will ensure the sessions are enjoyable and appropriate for all boys.
Please find attached a flyer with more information, including dates, times and location, and a College map to locate our Sport facilities and fields. To sign up, please use the link below:
While we understand how busy the final weeks of Year 6 can be, the aim of these sessions is to provide you and your son with an opportunity to meet new friends, parents, our wonderful Sport staff, and our Sport coaches ahead of 2026.
All the above Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) sports commence in Term 1, 2026. Preparation for the Swimming season will begin in the last week of the holidays with a swim camp, the AIC season sport fixtures (Australian Rules, Volleyball, and Cricket) commence in Week 1, with trial games against other AIC Colleges.
Below are the respective Term 1 Coordinators for each AIC Sport. Please contact them directly if you have any further questions or concerns:
To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in State or National teams, please complete the Microsoft Form – CLICK HERE
With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports, this will help us ensure your child's 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.
Dan Fraser Boys' Sport Coordinator
Girls Sport
QGSSSA junior AFL
Our girls have made a brilliant start to the QGSSSA Junior AFL season, with both the 7A and 8A teams currently undefeated, and the Junior B team still firmly in premiership contention. It’s been fantastic to see students developing their skills, building confidence, and having fun in a supportive team environment.
The training schedule and draw are available on the St Peters App, and students are reminded that any planned absences should be communicated in advance to Mr Hicks.
Please see below the remaining competition dates:
Week 3 – Saturday 8 November (final week for Junior C)
Week 4 – Saturday 15 November (final week for 7A and 8A)
Week 5 – Saturday 22 November (final week for 9A and Junior B)
BASKETBALL – Champion Basketball School of Queensland
Our Year 7/8 Girls Basketball team proudly represented St Peters in the CBSQ Major tournament (Division 3), showing impressive growth and teamwork across the tournament. Each game saw the girls lift their intensity and play with increasing confidence and cohesion. Their positive attitude both on and off the court made for an enjoyable and rewarding week of Basketball. With the valuable experience gained this year and a strong group of players coming through next year, the team is well placed to continue building on its progress and take another big step forward in 2026. Well done, girls!
Miss Georgia Smith Basketball Coordinator and Year 7/8 Girls Coach
VOLLEYBALL – JUNIOR SCHOOLS CUP
Last weekend, two St Peters Girls' Volleyball teams competed in the Queensland Junior Schools Cup on the Gold Coast. This tournament provided all players with valuable learning experiences and excellent development opportunities.
Congratulations to our Year 8 Division 1 Girls team, who finished 4th after a very close match against Brisbane State High School in the Bronze Medal match.
A massive thank you to our coaches, Lachy and Elke, as well as the players and parents, for their incredible support throughout the tournament.
Miss Laura Buckby Volleyball Coordinator
Semester 2 sports awards | Tuesday 18 November
Award winners and their families will receive an email invitation in Week 6.
QGSSSA FOOTBALL PRESEASON
Any students who wish to participate in QGSSSA Open Football in 2026 are invited to attend the upcoming pre-season sessions, which will be held at Harts Road Oval. To sign on, please visit the St Peters App.
Session Times (Weeks 6-8):
Wednesday 12 November, 6:15am–7:30am
Wednesday 19 November, 6:15am–7:30am
Wednesday 26 November, 6:15am–7:30am
QGSSSA SWIMMING PRESEASON
Pre-season swim training sessions have begun at the 25m Pool for any students interested in preparing for the upcoming QGSSSA season. These sessions offer a great opportunity for students to build fitness, refine technique, and get a head start in a supportive and focused environment.
Session Times (Weeks 3-8):
Tuesday 6:30am–7:30am
Wednesday 4:30pm–5:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm–5:30pm
MSW CRICKET
The MSW Competition is well underway for the term. This competition offers a fantastic opportunity for our players to gain valuable match experience and enhance their skills ahead of the 2026 QGSSSA season. We still have spots available for any girls interested in joining the teams. For more information, please contact our Cricket Coordinator, Mr Gary Munday g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
BMJC WATER POLO
With the final round of grading now complete, Water Polo Queensland is working hard to finalise divisions and the draw for the remainder of the season. Please note that some of our teams have been regraded:
U18 Division 4 has moved up to Division 3, now playing at St Margaret’s
U16 Division 4 has also moved up to Division 3, now playing at Musgrave Pool
U15 Division 3 has been regraded to Division 4, now playing at St Margaret’s
U13 Division 3 has been regraded to Division 4, continuing to play at Stuartholme
All other teams will remain in their current divisions for the rest of the season. Congratulations to all players and coaches on a great start — we’re looking forward to an exciting remainder of the season!
Miss Hannah Le Sage Water Polo Coordinator
Student Achievements
Netball – Nations Cup
Congratulations to Bronte G (Year 11), who has been selected in the National PNG Netball Pepes team to compete at the 2025 Nations Cup in Singapore this week. Bronte is the youngest international Netball player in the Nations Cup. Good luck, Bronte!
Mountain Biking – Cross Country
Congratulations to Amelia B (Year 7), who competed in the AusCycling MTB Cross Country State Queensland Championships held in Mackay last month. Amelia competed in the Under 15 Females and claimed 1st place for Cross Country Short Course (XCC) (Queensland State Champion) and 2nd for Cross Country Olympic (XCO) events. Well done Amelia!
Share your 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.
