Term 2 signifies the changeover from summer to winter uniform. I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents of their child(ren) requirements to be neatly groomed and in a complete St Peters uniform, which meets College expectations.

Lower Primary Winter Uniform

Girls and Boys

Students in Lower Primary continue to wear their regular uniforms for Terms 2 and 3, with the inclusion of the sports track suit jacket and pants (if required) for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Years 1–4) and all days for Prep students.

On Wednesdays, the students in Years 1–4 wear their formal uniform with the inclusion of the St Peters pullover.

Girls in Primary Years are reminded that when wearing the dress, the hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. Dresses that currently sit above the knee will need to be adjusted before returning to school.

Upper Primary Winter Uniform

Girls

For formal days (Monday and Wednesday), the summer dress/shorts and blouse are worn throughout the year. In addition, the blazer is added to the winter uniform. The St Peters pullover is optional.

Due to the continuing warm weather, the compulsory wearing of the College blazer will commence from Week 3 (Tuesday 6 May) unless students are representing the College in a formal capacity.

Boys

For formal days (Monday and Wednesday), the boys’ winter uniform is grey dress trousers, short-sleeved white with maroon pin stripe shirt, worn tucked in and buttoned neck with tie. A black regulation belt, short grey socks with trousers, as well as the tie in Terms 2 and 3. The boy’s blazer is also essential for the winter uniform. The St Peters pullover is optional.

Due to the continuing warm weather, the compulsory wearing of the College blazer will commence from Week 3 (Tuesday 6 May) unless students are representing the College in a formal capacity.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Sports uniforms remain the same, with the inclusion of the tracksuit top and bottoms.

A reminder that sports socks in the Primary Years are St Peters Sports white ankle socks only. St Peters sport crew socks are for Years 7–12 only.

Junior High & Senior School Winter Uniform

Girls

• Grey St Peters skirt – no shorter than the top of the knee
• Grey St Peters trousers
• Blouse with crest embroidery
• St Peters formal socks with the skirt
• St Peters grey socks with trousers
• Junior High or Senior School tie
• Formal hat
• Blazer – must be worn to and from school
• Optional: Black opaque tights/ St Peters pullover

Girls in Junior High and Senior School wearing the skirt are reminded that the hem must be no higher than the top of the knee. Skirts that currently sit above the knee will need to be adjusted. Black shoes and St Peters socks are required.

Boys

• St Peters trousers
• Short-sleeved shirt with crest embroidery
• Junior High or Senior School tie
• Black belt
• St Peters short grey socks
• Formal hat
• Blazer – must be worn to and from school
• Optional: St Peters pullover

Boys are to wear their school tie with the formal shirt top button fastened. It is also essential that boys’ shirts be tucked into their trousers. Black belts, black shoes, and St Peters socks are required.

Blazers (Junior High and Senior School)

Due to the continuing warm weather, the compulsory wearing of the College blazer will commence from Week 3 (Tuesday 6 May) unless students are representing the College in a formal capacity.

The School Locker has advised that blazers that were submitted for embroidery have been returned to Shop 45.

School Bags (Junior High and Senior School)

The St Peters school backpack is to be used to and from school. The school sports bag is to be used for PE/HPE and when representing St Peters off school grounds. For carrying books between classes, the school book bag or the small St Peters backpack is to be used.

Hair

Students are to keep their hair neat, clean and tidy.

Extreme haircuts and hairstyles are not allowed. Hair is to be a natural-looking colour and should be brushed or combed to maintain a neat appearance.

Boys

To be clean-shaven before the start of school each morning, unless the Head of Sub-School has granted permission on cultural or religious grounds.

Sideburns are not permitted past the bottom of the ear and must be neat and trimmed.

The length of hair must be no less than a No. 2 blade.

Tracks and braids are not allowed.

Hair is to be of a conservative short length and style. Hair is to be neatly groomed at all times. It is to be clear of the face and ears, when it falls naturally, and no longer than the top of the collar.

Extreme differences in length between the top and sides are not permitted.

Girls

Shoulder-length hair must be tied back and kept out of the eyes. Full heads of braids are not allowed.

Plain maroon or plain white ribbons/head bands/bows are to be used, or plain combs that are maroon, white, clear or match the student’s hair colour.

Non-St Peters scarves, beads or other forms of head dress are not to be worn, unless permission has been granted.

Make-Up

Students are not to wear any make-up unless approval has been granted by the Head of Sub-School on medical grounds. Documentation from a medical practitioner may be required.

Piercings

Students are not to have any body piercings that are visible and draw attention. Nose piercings, multiple ear piercings and any other facial piercings are not acceptable. Clear studs are not to be worn. If a student or family wishes to discuss this requirement for cultural reasons, they may do so by contacting the College Pastor.

Fingernails/Cosmetic Enhancements

Acrylic nails and other cosmetic enhancements must not be worn at school. Where such items are going to be applied for a specific personal occasion, we ask that parents contact the Head of Sub-School to discuss the matter prior to the event.

Jewellery

Only the following items will be allowed:

• watch
• gold or silver chain holding a cross which cannot be seen
• girls only may wear a pair of small plain gold or silver matching studs /sleepers; only one per ear and in the lower part of the lobe (pearls, diamantes/gemstones are not permitted)

We would appreciate your support in reminding your child of the College’s grooming and uniform expectations, as this will assist them in preparing for the coming term and ensure they start in a positive manner.

For further information, please refer to the relevant Sub-School Handbook, which can be found on Firefly.

Yours sincerely

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

The Anzac story of my great uncle Donald McDonald is one that is the story of tens of thousands of young men and women across Australia who went off to World War One, also known as the Great War.

He was a country boy, born in Maryborough, Queensland, in 1898 to a Scottish immigrant father, also named Donald, and Annie, the Australian-born daughter of Irish Immigrants. Great Uncle Donald was the eldest child with a sister Dorothy who was my grandmother, a brother Hector and a younger sister Marcella.

Donald and his siblings were raised in the Presbyterian faith with a strong belief in the power of God, the authority of the bible and its scriptures and a strong faith in Jesus Christ and his teachings. Little did Donald know that his faith and the words of the Bible would stand by him in the dark days to come. I will quote some of Donald’s favourite words from the Bible in this address.

In 1912, Donald’s father’s work took him from Maryborough to the Brisbane Valley town of Toogoolawah, where he was the engineer at the Nestle’s Milk Condensery. The children all attended Toogoolawah State School. Don would recall later to his own grandchildren that their lives were filled with happiness in a close and loving family, and he was very close to his sister and my grandmother Dorothy.

Donald loved the outdoors where much of his time was spent fishing, playing sport and riding horses. Horses were his greatest love, and this love stayed with him throughout his life.

In 1914, on the other side of the world, the Great War had commenced. Donald was 16 years of age, and he, along with his family, watched as the young men of the district went off to volunteer and join the army. Every country town farewelled their young heroes with a march as the band played ‘Waltzing Matilda’ and other stirring patriotic songs.

Like every other family across Australia, my grandmother’s family read carefully the daily local newspaper, searching the lists of names of the young men who had been killed or wounded in the terrible battles that would unfold between 1915 and 1918. You must realise that the events throughout the Great War were not reported until days and sometimes weeks after the events had occurred, as communications were not as we know them. We can watch the terrible reality of the war in Ukraine on a multitude of media platforms, but in those days, there were no televisions or computers, only the radio and the newspaper.

The first of these terrible battles reported at home was the Allied landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Ottoman Turkey. On Sunday, 25 April 1915, in the early dark as the sun was rising, 16,000 Australians and New Zealanders landed on the shores of Gallipoli. By the end of that first day, 2000 of them had been killed or wounded.

On this day of worship, young men would sacrifice their lives. Today, we commemorate that sacrifice.

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:1–6

For the Australians, this was a significant moment in our country’s history. We had only been a federation for thirteen years, and this was the first major battle our troops participated in. The legend of Anzac was born.

After eight months of fighting on Gallipoli, there was no military victory for the Allies. The Australians, however, were admired for the great courage, determination, loyalty, and endurance they demonstrated.

These virtues can be summed up in the one word we all know …… ‘mateship.’ ‘Mateship’ came to be seen as the Anzac spirit and as a defining aspect of the Australian character.

In their sacrifice, the Anzacs showed us that by adhering to these virtues, we can also live our daily lives with integrity and honour. There are lessons for us all.

Courage is bravery in the face of fear. We try to do the right thing even when it is hard. When we are courageous, we don’t give up. We live our lives with honesty and we admit mistakes. Courage comes from the strength that God gives us. Joshua 1:9 says, “Be strong and courageous.”

Determination means doing something when it is not easy. We focus our energy and efforts on a task and stick with it until finished. We dig in to meet challenges even when they are hard or we’re being tempted or tested. Philippians 4:14 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Loyalty means staying true to a person or an ideal no matter what the cost. It is being faithful to our family, country, school, friends and values. Loyalty means sticking with it when the going gets tough. With loyalty, we build relationships that last forever. Proverbs 27:10 says, “Do not forsake your friend.”

These three virtues - courage, determination, and loyalty are the embodiment of ‘mateship’ where we support each other in good times and bad. We share our lives with others and they with us. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up.”

The legend of Anzac and the spirit of ‘mateship’ grew across Australia and young men like Donald were inspired by the deeds of their countrymen. Like thousands of boys across this vast continent, he wanted to join them. But he was only 16 years old and could not enlist until he was 18 years old, and only then with his parents’ permission.

My great-grandmother Annie would often visit the parents of the young men whose names appeared in the newspaper to console and comfort them in the time of their great loss. I imagine my grandmother Dorothy would accompany her.

I am sure that during this time of prayer, my great-grandmother would pray the words of John 11:25-26: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.

Donald’s parents understood that Donald wanted to go to war. They were full of dread and fear of losing their oldest son, whom they loved dearly.

In the two years whilst Donald waited his turn to go to war, he completed his butcher's apprenticeship in the nearby town of Kingaroy and worked in the local butcher’s shop. A simple country life, a world away from the death and misery of war, but this would change.

On 23 February 1916, when he was 18 years and three months old Donald, enlisted in the Australian Infantry Force (AIF). My great-grandmother Annie signed the enlistment papers granting her written consent. Can you imagine both the fear and pain she experienced contrasted with the courage she showed when she signed that paper?

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”. John 3:16

They were a close family and Donald’s parents, brother and sisters missed him terribly when he left our shores. As a family, they prayed for his safe return.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Donald was assigned to the 4th Pioneer Battalion, an infantry and light engineer unit. On 13 June 1916, Donald departed Brisbane in the troop ship the ‘Clan McGillivray' with 110 Pioneer Reinforcements comprising young men mostly from across rural Queensland, some from his home town of Toogoolawah and mates from Kingaroy. On the journey to Sydney, Melbourne and on to Perth, they picked up hundreds of soldiers and nurses from other units bound for war.

In Perth, their troopship joined a large convoy of ships carrying thousands of Australians and New Zealanders to the war in France. On 9 May 1916, they passed Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. This was the last sighting that Donald would have of his beloved Australia until his return more than four years later. Sadly, many of his mates aboard would never return. They rest in the fields and war cemeteries of France and we remember them today… the men who never came home.

Donald and his battalion trained in Egypt for one month before leaving for England for more training. It would not have been lost on Donald the significance of Egypt in the life of Jesus.

In March 1917, one of Donald’s colleagues recorded in his diary on the day of their departure for France the following words: “The Camp Commandant came along and addressed us, giving us some sound advice, and concluded by saying bluntly ‘Boys you are going into Hell.'"

Almost immediately, the Pioneers went into the fight in the Battle of Bullecourt. This battle would be a baptism of fire for Donald and his mates and this one battle cost 3,500 Australian lives. Many more battles were to come. Donald knew ‘fear’ for perhaps the first time in his life.

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3

On the 29th October 1917, Donald had his 20th birthday in the muddy trenches of Passchendaele, surrounded by dead and wounded mates. The Battle of Passchendaele became a symbol of the senseless slaughter of the First World War. The five Australian divisions suffered 12,000 dead and missing in this one battle alone.

On 9 August 1918, Donald was seriously wounded by an exploding shell in the Battle of Hamel. Blinded with serious face wounds, he was separated from his Battalion.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

By miracle, he was found by Canadian soldiers and taken to a Canadian Field Hospital, where he was cared for. He was transferred to an Australian military hospital where he regained his sight over the next two months. He was deemed unfit for further front-line service and transferred to the Australian Veterinary Corps Hospital, where he cared for the army’s horses, many of whom had suffered their own wounds.

In amongst this great tragedy, Donald found some joy and solace caring for the horses he loved so much. Donald found a degree of peace after years of horror.

Thirteen days before the war ended, Donald turned 21 years of age.

He lost his youth and bush innocence during this terrible ordeal. He bore the mental and physical scars for the remainder of his life, living with memories we cannot imagine.

Donald was a boy from the bush with a big heart who would be diagnosed with ‘A Soldiers Heart’ and return home with a broken heart.

'A Soldiers Heart’ was a result of a combination of over exhaustion, mental stress, shell shock and fatigue. Donald’s symptoms included cardiac problems exacerbated by eye and lung disease from mustard gas attacks. We now know the condition ‘A Soldiers Heart’ as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

I believe that Donald’s spiritual beliefs gave him the strength to survive. The Anzacs were renowned for their acts of self-sacrifice for their fellow soldiers, their mates. There are close parallels with the sacrifice required by war and the sacrifice of Christ.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Matthew 5:9

Soldiers of the Great War like all wars were called to lay down their lives as Christ laid down his life on the cross. Sixty thousand Australians made the ultimate sacrifice. The men and women who have fought and died in our country’s wars are mostly buried in cemeteries with their graves memorialised with a cross. For those that survived, like Donald, they walked the road of suffering to Calvary carrying their cross every day for the remainder of their lives.

On a secular level, these men gave their lives so that we would be free. On a divine level, Jesus Christ, by his death on the cross, also gave his life that we would be free, free of sin. It is because of The Cross of Jesus Christ and the shedding of His blood on the cross for us so that we might have life.

Like Jesus, the Anzacs were willing to lay down their lives for the sake of others. They gave much so that we might live our lives to the full.

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

After the war, Donald was employed on a large maize property outside Kingaroy where he was in charge of the horses. It was the largest maize farm in Australia with its own blacksmith, a large workforce and over a hundred horses. He married Irene and raised five children. He was a much-loved son, brother, husband and father. He died in 1976 at his home in Ashgrove and is interred in the AIF Section at the Albany Creek Crematorium.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

A special thanks to my second cousin Peter Bond, who provided all the research for this article. Donald was Peter’s grandfather. This is the expanded version of my St Peters Lutheran College Anzac Service Devotion on Thursday 24 April.

Peter Schmidhauser
Junior High Chaplain

St Peters families and friends, please join us for the ALWS Walk My Way on Saturday 10 May.

Once again, the Chaplaincy Team and the Social Justice Committee are supporting the Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) Walk My Way event and would love for you to join us! While it is not an official supervised school event, it will be a chance to come together as a community and walk to raise awareness and support for children impacted by poverty and war.

You can join the St Peters team and walk either 3km or 12.5km. Registration opens on the day at 11:00am, and the walk begins at 1:30pm.

We will meet as a St Peters group near the Subway at QUT Gardens Point campus at 12:30pm so that we can say hello to any of our community who are joining us. Look out for a St Peters Indooroopilly sign and our friendly faces!

Read more about the work of ALWS and Walk My Way here

Register or donate here

It will be a wonderful day and a great way to show our support and stand in solidarity with children around the world, impacted by war.

Renata Rankin
Director of Identity, Formation and Service

Effortlessly Organise Your Schedule: Pick and Skip – The Ultimate Time Management Solution!

Why should you choose Pick and Skip?

• Effortlessly Organise Your Schedule
• A Delicious Array of Options
• Skip the Long Queues
• Unlock the Power of Time Management

How It Works:

1. Proceed to the Pick and Skip order counter located in the Café 45 dining hall.
2. Browse over our menu of tantalising daily specials and select your desired lunch option/s.
3. Pre-order and pay at the Pick and Skip Counter.
4. Skip the long queues at the Pick and Skip collection point to your right and simply collect your lunch.

Pre-order Now and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits:

Be among the first to experience the convenience of Pick and Skip! Pre-order now and receive a complimentary surprise treat, available to the first 50 pre-orders.  

Menus can be found on Firefly and the school app.

On Friday 9 May, our Year 12 students will be hosting a fundraising event in support of Dolly’s Dream, their 2025 legacy charity. Taking part in Do it for Dolly Day, the event will take place in the Chapel Forecourt and includes a sausage sizzle, bake sale, and a fun ice bucket/dunk tank challenge.

Students are encouraged to show their support by wearing blue accessories and Akubra or cowboy-style hats—blue being the charity’s colour, and a nod to Dolly Everett, the young girl the charity is named in honour of.

A heartfelt thank you to Food Services, Courtney’s Quality Meats, and Homestyle Bakery for their generous support and donations.

Find out more about Dolly’s Dream: dollysdream.org.au

MORE TICKETS RELEASED!!

• Saturday 17 May
• 3:30pm–6:00pm
• Campus Heart

Calling all car enthusiasts...

Love a high-octane muscle car, supercharged supercar or the timeless charm of vintage automobiles?

Come along and get up close to your favourite exotic, rare or vintage vehicle on display.

Food trucks + coffee van

RSVP via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/st-peters-campus-cars-coffee

Hosted by Kokedama by Alison, this workshop guides participants through creating their own Japanese moss ball plant. The workshop includes morning tea and the workshop. All funds raised go to The Cancer Council.

When: Friday 23 May, 8:30am–10:30am
Where: P&F Centre
Tickets: $60.00pp

Available via Eventbrite now

Each year, Kaleidoscope offers Year 8 students the opportunity to develop their musical, dance, and dramatic skills under the guidance of Arts professionals, build self-confidence through performance, make new friends, have fun, and be part of a stage work created especially for them. Kaleidoscope performances are so successful that they have become one of the highlights in the Year 8 calendar.

Rehearsals for Year 8 Kaleidoscope 2025 are well underway, and on Friday 30 May and Saturday 31 May, more than 110 students in the cast and crew will present All Over the World.

The students of 8A have been given a geography assignment: to research and create a presentation about their chosen country. Some students are excited about sharing their culture and background with their classmates, while other students are stressed because they don't want to mess up or say the wrong thing about a culture different to theirs. All Over the World follows the students of 8A through the highs and lows of school and assessment, of learning about their own and others' cultures, discovering new places, and the amazing world around them.

Tickets for Kaleidoscope performances ($15.00/$10.00 concession) are now on sale through Eventbrite and will be available at the door.

Friday 30 May, 7:30pm – https://kaleidoscope2025friday.eventbrite.com.au
Saturday 31 May, 7:30pm – https://kaleidoscope2025saturday.eventbrite.com.au

Please come to support this enthusiastic and talented group of young performers and enjoy a great night of entertainment. The PAC servery will be open for drinks and snacks from 6:30pm.

Christine Taylor
Kaleidoscope Producer

Richard Yaxley Author Visit

As part of Year 7 English this Semester, students have been writing and analysing narratives. To further support this unit, Langer Library welcomed award-winning author Richard Yaxley on Monday 28 April to speak with the cohort.

Richard was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to education, literature, and the performing arts, and is the author of more than ten novels and several collections of short stories and poetry. Having won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Literature in 2018 for his novel This is My Song, and the Queensland Premier’s Award for Young Adult Fiction in 2010 for Drink the Air, Richard's expertise and passion for writing certainly enriched the Year 7 Programme.

Richard’s advice included centring narratives on well-developed characters and structuring stories by posing the question 'What if?' He spoke about the importance of curiosity when planning narratives, and research as a tool to give writing authenticity. Richard also described the job of an author as that of “disrupting the protagonist’s life”, and promoted editing as the secret ingredient of effective writing.

We are very grateful to have shared this time with Richard and for his generosity and guidance.

Langer Library has a wide collection of Richard’s books available for loan.

Student Book Club

A reminder that our Student Book Club takes place at 1:00pm in the Library Classroom on Thursdays of Week A. The group has started reading Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan, and extra copies are available at Langer Library. Our next meeting is in Week 3, and new members are always welcome.

ID Cards

To streamline the printing and borrowing processes at Langer Library, we request that students bring their ID Cards with them. ID Cards are also required when borrowing rechargers.

ID Cards are especially important when printing, as they alleviate common login issues and speed up the queue during peak times.

We thank parents in advance for their assistance in this matter.

Christina Wheeler
Langer Library Teacher Librarian

It was a wonderful morning at our Father Daughter Breakfast yesterday, filled with connection, conversation, and a little inspiration for the future!

Thank you to our guest speaker, Sarah Moran, for sharing her passion and insights on encouraging more girls to learn coding and explore careers in tech. A timely reminder that confidence, curiosity, and creativity all have a place in the digital world.

A big thank you as well to all the Dads and daughters who joined us—it was fantastic to see so many of you there. And special thanks to our wonderful Café 45 team, and the Hospitality students and staff for their outstanding work behind the scenes. You helped make the morning a real success.

Are you curious about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at St Peters? Whether you're exploring curriculum pathways or considering your subject selections, we invite you to attend one of our upcoming information sessions in Term 2 to learn more about what the IB has to offer.

These sessions will provide an overview of the IB Diploma Programme, highlight its unique benefits and answer common questions from students and families. If you're unable to attend but would still like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms Magar directly at c.magar@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

For Parents

IB Parent Information Sessions (via Microsoft Teams):

Week 2: Thursday 1 May – 10:00am–10:30am
Week 6: Wednesday 28 May – 6:30pm–7:00pm

Click here to register.

For Students: 

IB Student Q&A Café – Every Monday at the SPOSA Café, CLI

Pop by during lunch to chat informally with our current IB students and teachers. It’s a great opportunity to hear first-hand what the IB experience is all about!

Cassandra Magar
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Primary Years Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who participated in last term’s Primary Years Cross Country event on Harts Road Oval. It was inspiring to witness the determination of students as they raced to complete the course and contribute points to their House. As our Primary Years staff consistently emphasise, while it’s exciting to see our top runners take the podium, it’s equally commendable to watch those who know they aren’t the fastest still display incredible grit and perseverance.

A huge congratulations goes out to all participants, the supportive staff, our Year 6 Leaders for their enthusiasm, and the parents who helped make the event a success. An extra special shout out to Leichhardt for their overall win of the Cross Country Carnival…the first in many years.

Special thanks to Mr Ben Shields, Mr Josh Bjelke-Petersen, Mr Keiran Noonan, and the Sports House staff for their exceptional organisation and unwavering commitment to our students in the Primary Years.

Mother’s Day Breakfast in the Primary Years

We are excited to welcome Mums and caregivers to join us for our annual Mother’s Day Breakfast, celebrating this special occasion with your students. This heartwarming event will be held on Wednesday, 7 May, beginning at 7:30am in the Lower Primary Undercroft. Visitors are also most welcome to then join students and staff in the Primary Years at our weekly worship in the St Peters Chapel from 8:30am.

A sincere thank you to all the families who have confirmed their attendance for this event. Unfortunately, bookings are now closed, but we look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special morning with you!

Cocurricular Commitment

As students commit to a variety of cocurricular activities at St Peters, I want to take a moment to emphasise the importance of consistent attendance at both training and games. Such commitment is crucial, not only for the success of the teams but also for providing students with a well-rounded experience. Participation in team activities teaches invaluable lessons in responsibility, teamwork, and personal dedication.

While we understand that occasional absences may occur due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, we kindly ask that you inform us promptly if your child will miss a scheduled training session or game. Early communication helps us make necessary adjustments and ensures that our teams are fully prepared for upcoming competitions.

As we continue through the football season, please be sure to follow the proper procedures for reporting absences. Your ongoing support in reinforcing these values of commitment and teamwork is greatly appreciated, and it plays a pivotal role in fostering a strong and supportive community at St Peters.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

Welcome to Week 2. It has been wonderful to welcome students back to campus as we settle into the term. Following the recent public holidays, we are now returning to our normal schedule and rhythm of College life. The next few weeks are filled with a variety of engaging events and opportunities for our Junior High students.

Anzac Day

Thank you to our Junior High captains who represented the College with pride at the recent School's Anzac Ceremony in Anzac Square. This was a fantastic opportunity to remember the lives of soldiers and to pay our respects. Thank you to the entire Junior High Community for their participation in the important events to commemorate our soldiers.

Parent Teacher Interviews

It was great to meet so many parents at the recent Parent Teacher Interview sessions. These conversations form a vital part of our partnership in support of students. As noted in ABC News' exploration of Parent Teacher Interviews, "A good interview is when the student feels comfortable to discuss and explore their learning in an environment where their biggest support — parents and teachers — can hear them and help them".

Uniform Reminder

It has been great to see so many students committing to the winter uniform and the wearing of formal hats has improved. A reminder that from next Tuesday 6 May (Week 3), students will need to wear blazers to and from school.

Tuckshop Ordering - Pick & Skip

Streamline lunchtime with the new Pick & Skip service at Café 45. This innovative system allows students to pre-order lunch directly at the Pick & Skip counter in the dining hall, ensuring they never miss out on daily specials. More information about ordering through this system is available through Firefly.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

The St Peters Choir Program was honoured to once again serve the community by providing choral music at the Toowong RSL Anzac Day 2025 Dawn Commemoration Service, and by laying a wreath on behalf of the College's staff and students. Despite the wet morning, a large number of people gathered for the ceremony. As part of the service, in addition to supporting their singing of the anthems and hymns, Chamber Chorale sang a beautiful reflective work, “In Remembrance” from Requiem by Eleanor Daley.

The College received the following thanks from Toowong RSL:

On behalf of our President, Ross Williamson, I wanted to pass on our sincere gratitude for both the Choir and the attendance of your staff and students at the Toowong Ceremony. Each year, we survey our members on how we can improve the Service, and if they have any feedback. We had two respondents already say that they cried during the choir’s singing, as it was so beautiful. Thank you.

Thank you to Chamber Soloists, their Director Ms Morton and St Peters staff Mrs Saffery and Mrs Sarah Delaney, who supported them.

Christine Taylor
Head of Choirs

St Peters Music was honoured to again have been invited to serve the community by providing music for the 110th Anzac Day 2025 commemorations in Brisbane. St Peters Symphonic Winds and Drumline were thrilled and privileged to be involved once again in the Anzac Day Parade through Brisbane City. The students represented the College with great professionalism, dedication and commitment. The band was led by student Drum Major Matthew S and was supported by our College Captains Leo H and Amelia R as banner holders, and flag bearers Chloe E and Noah J. This performance was the culmination of months of rehearsal, memorisation, and marching practice through the school grounds.

Thank you to Ms Chou, Ms Omote, Mr Pradella and Mr Mason for assisting the students to memorise their music and march with precision and dignity and Ms Saffery for making sure the students presented in immaculate uniform. Thanks also to Mr Gilfedder for his incredible photographic skills, which are attached to this article and our social media pages. It was a great honour to once again be invited to march in the parade and a privilege to have Head of College Mr Tim Kotzur march alongside us.

It is always a very special opportunity for our young musicians to commemorate the legacy of the Anzacs. Lest We Forget.

Please see our social media accounts for fabulous photos and videos from our staff and parent photographers.

https://www.facebook.com/StPetersBands

Grantley Sutch
Head of Bands

Capture Photography

Semester 1 entries to the Capture Photography Competition close on Monday 12 May. Please upload your entries HERE

Spectrum: SAVE THE DATE

The annual Spectrum art exhibition and film screening is on Friday 16 May at 6:00pm. It will feature IA2 projects by our talented Year 12 students. Come along to meet the artists and filmmakers and see their work.All are welcome!There will also be a continuing exhibition of Years 7–12 artworks in the St Peters Performing Arts Centre during Kaleidescope week.

Northern Eagles – Limestone Park

A huge congratulations to all the students who participated in the Northern Eagles event at Limestone Park! It was amazing to see so many Primary Years students taking on such a tough course with determination and enthusiasm. You all truly stepped up to the challenge! Well done, and keep up the great work!

Andrews Cup Cross Country

On Tuesday, St Peters' Years 3–6 girls and Years 3–4 boys took to the course at Somerfields, Rocklea, for the highly anticipated Andrews Cup Cross Country. It was a fantastic day of racing, with 40 of our students competing against schools such as Moreton Bay College, Somerville House, and All Hallows.

Despite the tough competition, our students showed incredible determination and team spirit, pushing themselves to their limits and giving their best on the challenging course. It was great to see so many of our athletes embracing the opportunity to build their fitness and represent St Peters with pride.

A special congratulations to those who performed exceptionally well, as this event also served as a final opportunity for students aiming to qualify for the upcoming Inter-Lutheran Cross Country. The hard work and commitment from all participants were truly inspiring!

Well done to everyone who took part, and we look forward to seeing more fantastic performances in the future.

PRIMARY COCURRICULAR TERM 2

Parents, please make sure to check out the new Primary Cocurricular Timetable for Term 2. All information is available on Firefly, so be sure to visit and explore the opportunities that are on offer!

Primary Rugby – Final Call for Players!

We’re making history at St Peters with the launch of our first-ever Primary Rugby team, officially entered in the AIC 5B Competition! We’re looking for a few more boys to complete our 12-a-side squad. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to give it a go.

First AIC Game: This Saturday, 3 May

Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm–5:00pm on Mayer Oval

Contact Mr Barker if your son is keen to play! t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

PRIMARY SPORT TERM 2

AIC CHESS INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Friday Night Fixtures

CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Wednesday afternoon Meets

AIC FOOTBALL INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Saturday Fixtures

AIC RUGBY UNION INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Saturday Fixtures

WDNA NETBALL INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Saturday Fixtures

Primary SPORT term 2/3 sign-ons

AIC TENNIS INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Friday PM Training / Saturday AM Matches

TRACK AND FIELD INFORMATION CLICK HERE

AIC BASKETBALL INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Friday PM Fixtures

Introducing Our Primary Sport Standards

At St Peters, our Primary Sport Standards form the foundation for all sport in the Primary School. These standards drive consistency, skill development, and a love of sport across every year level, ensuring all students have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive environment. Aligned with the PYP Learner Profiles, they focus not only on athletic ability but also on building well-rounded, resilient athletes with strong character.

We encourage parents, teachers, and coaches to engage with these standards to support our students' growth. Parents are invited to discuss the standards with their children, using them as a tool to measure progress and set personal goals. Coaches will be holding students accountable, helping them strive towards these benchmarks and develop both their sporting skills and personal resilience.

By ensuring the whole Primary community is involved, we’re fostering a shared commitment to developing a lifelong passion for physical activity and sport.

Click HERE to view

St peters app - SPORT

We encourage all families to download the St Peters App to stay informed with the latest updates. In the event of cancellations or changes to activities, clubs, or sport due to weather or other circumstances, we will send push notifications through the app. This ensures you receive important information quickly and directly.

Download the app today to stay connected!

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Please see the Northern Eagles calendar currently available on the St Peters App. Information regarding Term 1 District nominations has been shared via email to all students. Students need to be part of a St Peters 'A Team' standard or play club at a high level to be nominated. A final decision on nominations will be at the discretion of the Sports Department. Further nomination information will be emailed to students at the start of each term. For more information click here.

CELEBRATING PRIMARY SPORTING SUCCESS

If you would like to share your sporting success, no matter how big or small, I would love to hear about it. Please send the details to b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au

WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS

With regards to wet weather and any unforeseen or potential cancellations of AIC sports, please ensure 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.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Term 2

• Monday 12 May – Inter-Lutheran Cross Country Carnival at Redeemer
• Thursday 15 May – Andrews Cup Netball Metro Meet
• Thursday 15 May – AIC Cross Country Meet at Sherwood
• Monday 19 May – Primary Sport Photos
• Wednesday 21 May – AIC Cross Country Meet at Curlew Park
• Wednesday 21 May – AIC Cross Country Meet at Runcorn
• Wednesday 21 May – Met West Cross Country
• Wednesday 4 June – AIC Cross Country Championships
• Wednesday 18 June - Prep – Year 3 Inter-house Track and Field Carnival at Stolz Oval
• Friday 20 June – Years 4–6 Inter-house Track and Field Carnival at Mayer Oval

Ben Shields 
Primary HPE Sport Coordinator 

Boys Weekly Sport

With the Trial Round of AIC Sport kicking off last weekend, it was fantastic to start the season off at home. Chess got St Peters underway on Thursday night with the CLI providing the stage for some impressive opening victories for our young men. With both senior Football and all Rugby teams playing at home, St Peters was the place to be, whether you were supporting from Harts Road Oval or making the noise at Mayer Oval, the sense of community and sporting spirit that was shown was admirable despite the muddy conditions.

Our First IV Chess team started the season with a comprehensive victory, winning 7 from 8 matches across the night. Despite the scoreline, the boys showed grit and determination in the endgame to ensure a stalemate wasn’t an option or they were timed out, with a tense few matches going to the wire.

Rugby featured five matches on Mayer Oval on Saturday, with all teams playing at home for the first time this season against St Edmund’s.

Football was spread across four venues and recorded victories in more than half of their games. Our First XI started the season with a win against a spirited St Edmund’s College. 

First Team Presentation

Leading into Round 1 of AIC, we announced our St Peters 1st IV Chess, 1st XI Football, and our 1st XV Rugby teams on Thursday night. It was a combined gathering where we were able to acknowledge and congratulate the selected members of each respective team. Mr Tim Kotzur and Miss Sarah Delaney addressed the players and presented them with their playing shirts and badges. It filled me with great honour to see the young men take pride in their uniform and to ‘play for the crest’ with many students being teammates for several years, and discussions of brotherhood were many.

Football

Our Football season starts this week against St Patrick’s College with Seniors at Home and Juniors away. Best of luck for the upcoming games!

A reminder that the Football Support Group will be running the annual Trivia Night on Saturday 10 May, 6:00pm at Café 45.

For more information CLICK HERE

Rugby

Our Rugby Focus Round is this weekend! With all St Peters teams again playing at home against St Patrick’s. The Rugby Support Group will be supplying canteen, coffee and family activities so come along for what will be a great day!

Please see the Flyer HERE

Chess

This week saw our Chess teams take part in the highly anticipated AIC Trial Tournament, a crucial warm-up before the official season begins. St Peters faced off against St Edmund’s College in a tightly contested series of chess matches. Both sides showcased high-level tactical skill and patience, with games often coming down to the final few minutes. Our players demonstrated impressive focus, strategic thinking, and resilience across the board; many close games highlighted the growing strength of our squads, with several standout individual performances. The tournament provided valuable match experience, helping players fine-tune their openings, sharpen their endgames, and build confidence ahead of regular competition. Coaches were particularly pleased with the team's discipline under pressure and sportsmanship throughout the event.

Cross Country

The AIC Cross Country season is well and truly here, with meets beginning in less than two weeks. Students are reminded to sign up and attend sessions that do not clash with Term 2 Sport and runners prioritising Wednesday afternoons for group training.

AIC Meets – Wednesdays

• Week 4 – Sherwood
• Week 5 – Curlew
• Week 6 – Runcorn
• Week 7 – AIC Championship

Athletic Development

The St Peter's Athletic Development Program supports students' physical growth and athletic performance, with sessions available before and after school in the Weights Room at the Indooroopilly Campus. Juniors (Years 7–9) focus on mastering fundamental movement patterns, while Seniors (Years 10–12) build on these skills with tailored programs for all levels. Regardless of gym experience, we cater for all levels and encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity. Boys are encouraged to attend Athletic Development.

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS

To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National team 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.

this week in sport

AIC Chess, Football and Rugby Union are the current IN-SEASON BOYS AIC SPORTS this term and training is currently well underway. Cross Country has weekly Wednesday afternoons, with meetings starting Weeks 4–6 and the AIC Championship in Week 7.

For details of times and venues for this weekend’s Round 1 please check the information on the St Peters app.

Please ensure you check the St Peters app for both venue details and time of games for the Trial Round of St Peters AIC Boys Sport.

Please CLICK HERE for CHESS game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for FOOTBALL game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for RUGBY game day 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 teammates.

If students are unable to attend some training sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches first, and also to the respective coordinator/s.

ST PETERS semester 1 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

St Peters AIC Rugby Union Coordinator
Mr Tyrell Barker t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Football Coordinator
Mr David Mulligan d.mulligan@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Chess Coordinator
Mr Harrison Port h.port@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Cross Country Coordinators:
Mrs Kerry Schreiber (Head Coach) – k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2025.

Dan Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

QGSSSA TRACK AND FIELD – new sign on

In Week 3 we will commence our pre-season training for QGSSSA Track & Field!

Please Click here to sign on for the QGSSSA Track & Field Season!

Preseason training will begin on Tuesday 6 May on Mayer Oval and at the Cricket Nets. Training times will be as follows:

• Tuesday AM: 6:15am – 7:30am
• Thursday AM: 6:15am – 7:30am

We look forward to seeing students attending the preseason sessions beginning next week and to a fantastic Track & Field Season in 2025!

Please note that the St Peters App will be updated with a full calendar and training schedule in the coming days.

Key Dates – Term 3

• Meet 1 – Week 4, Friday 8 August
• Meet 2 – Week 5, Friday 15 August
• Meet 3 – Week 6, Friday 22 August
• Meet 4 – Week 7, Friday 29 August
• Meet 5 – Week 8, Wednesday 3 September
• Meet 6 – Week 9, Friday 12 September
• QGSSSA Championships – Thursday 18 September

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.

QGSSSA Cross Country

Cross Country Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber k.schreiber@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Cross Country is our Core Sport Focus right now, and I would like to encourage all of you to get involved. Mrs Schreiber and the coaching staff have created a fun, welcoming and encouraging environment for runners of all abilities, and I would encourage you to attend a training session!

In Term 2, it is expected that all QGSSSA runners attend a meet or a team training session on a Wednesday. Attending the meet on a Wednesday afternoon is the priority, but if you cannot make the meet, ensure you attend training on a Wednesday morning instead.

Please see the St Peters app for the Calendar and Training Schedule.

Community run club continues on Monday and Friday mornings 6:30am – 7:30am at the Internal Bus Stop. Regularly check the app for the latest training schedule.

St Aidan’s, Sherwood Arboretum Meet – Week 3

We will be attending the QGSSSA Cross Country meet held at the Sherwood Arboretum on Wednesday 7 May. Please register your interest by 9:00am on Tuesday 6 April. The meet flyer and course map will be available on the St Peters App by the end of the week.

Cross Country Key Dates

• Week 3
  - Wednesday 7 May – Sherwood Arboretum Meet
• Week 4
  - Wednesday 14 May – Shaw Park Meet
• Week 5
  - Wednesday 21 May – QGSSSA Team Training Session (PM – Compulsory)
  - Friday 23 May – QGSSSA Cross Country Breakfast (AM – Compulsory)
  - Saturday 24 May – QGSSSA Cross Country Championships at John Paul College Sports Fields

QGSSSA AUTUMN SPORT

Basketball Coordinator: Miss Georgia Smith g.c.smith@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Football Coordinator: Mr David Mulligan d.mulligan@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Touch Football Coordinator: Miss Laura Buckby l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A reminder that there have been a number of changes to fixture dates - Please see below the list of remaining QGSSSA Autumn Fixture Rounds:

• Week 3
  - Friday 9 May, Round 6 vs BGGS (Away)
• Week 4
  - Tuesday 13 May, Round 4 vs Somerville House (Touch and Basketball at home, Football Away) Basketball Focus Round
  - Friday 16 May, Round 7 vs Clayfield College (Home) Touch Football Focus Round
• Week 5
  - Tuesday 20 May, Round 8 vs Moreton Bay College (Away)
• Week 6
  - Friday 30 May, Round 9 vs Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (Away) Reconciliation Round
• Week 7
  - Friday 6 June, Round 1 vs Brisbane State High School (Away)

bmta CLUB TOUCH

Coordinator: Miss Laura Buckby l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please refer to the St Peters app for the latest information.

Katie Veitch 
Girls Sport Coordinator 

Has your child grown out of last year's Winter formal uniform? 

The Second-Hand Uniform Shop has plenty of uniform items in great condition and will be open from 8:00am—11:00am every Thursday at the P&F Centre (during term time).