The Child Protection Policy is reviewed and updated annually. This policy contains written procedures regarding the proper conduct expected from both staff and students, aligning with Queensland legislation concerning the care and protection of children. For more details, please refer to the following document:

Child Protection Policy

Next week is Performance Week for Year 8 Kaleidoscope! 

On Friday 29 May and Saturday 30 May, more than 120 Year 8 students will present Life is a Kaleidoscope and they are very excited to bring their show to life and to perform for a live audience.

In this 20th anniversary production, the script celebrates the rich history of Kaleidoscope, weaving together elements from past scripts and musical items into a new and engaging narrative.

Life is constantly changing. Especially as a teenager in Junior High. Life is multifaceted and unpredictable. The colours and shapes that make up your family and friends, school, sports and downtime all swirl and rotate. Just a slight turn of focus changes the pattern as they blend together to form a unique and intricate picture.

Life is a Kaleidoscope and this year we follow the journey of year 8 students through the woven fabric of their ups and down, their successes, evolution and growth. While change can cause anxiety, a turn of life's Kaleidoscope can offer endless possibilities and encourage young people to be active creators of their own life's story. This is Kaleidoscope!

Tickets ($20.00 adults / $15.00 concession) are available via Humanitix. We warmly invite the St Peters community to come along and support these enthusiastic and talented young performers, and to enjoy what promises to be a vibrant and inspiring production.

The PAC Servery will be open for drinks and snacks from 6:30pm.

Christine Taylor
Producer

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As St Peters Lutheran College marks National Reconciliation Week 2026, we continue to work together along the reconciliation pathway through learning, listening, respect, connection and meaningful action.

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, All In, encourages all Australians to actively contribute to reconciliation through shared understanding, truth-telling, and meaningful relationships. At St Peters, this ongoing journey continues to shape our community as we honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and continuing contributions. Guided by our Lutheran ethos and the College's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we seek to create authentic opportunities for reflection, education and connection to Country.

During National Reconciliation Week, students visiting Woodrow Library (Upper Primary) will engage in dedicated learning experiences exploring this year’s All In theme and what reconciliation means within our school and wider community.

As part of these experiences, each class will contribute to a collective All In artwork that reflects the voices, ideas, and hopes of our students as we continue together along the reconciliation pathway. Special thanks to Reconciliation Action Plan Committee member Ms Rose Hoger for her work in coordinating and supporting this meaningful initiative.

A significant expression of the College’s reconciliation journey can also be found in the Campus Heart outside the Centre for Learning and Innovation, where the lighting towers Magandjin Warrar Bipun — Yuggera language for 'Brisbane River Dreaming' — stand as a symbol of connection to Country, learning and community.

The three lighting towers represent the interconnected themes of Learning, Environment, Community and People. Developed through collaboration and co-design, the project brought together First Nations voices, Year 11 Visual Arts students, staff, artist Luke Mallie and community partners to create a meaningful and enduring work of cultural significance.

Inspired by the story of St Peters and its connection to place, the towers acknowledge the land of the Turrbal people while reflecting the College’s Lutheran identity and commitment to reconciliation. Symbols throughout the artwork represent growth, knowledge, sustainability, spirituality, diversity and belonging. Images including the tree of knowledge, flowing water, rainforest canopies, native wildlife, pebbles, flags and the Luther Rose together tell a story of learning, connection, care for the environment and community.

The College continues to acknowledge with gratitude the contributions of Gaja Kerry Charlton for Yuggera language guidance, artist Luke Mallie, Deb Bauer from Urban Metal, Aunty Nicole Williams and Dita Southwood from Cre8tive Nations, and the Nunukul Yuggera Dance Company, whose Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and dance performances enriched the original launch celebration in late 2024.

We encourage members of the St Peters community, when walking through the Campus Heart, to spend time viewing the lighting towers and reflecting on the stories, symbolism and shared commitment to reconciliation they represent.

As a College community, we continue to work together along the reconciliation pathway through listening, learning, reflection and meaningful action. National Reconciliation Week 2026 provides an important opportunity for us all to deepen our understanding, strengthen relationships, and consider how we can each be All In as we contribute to a more respectful, connected and hopeful future.

Peter Hicks
Health and Physical Education Teacher | RAP Committee Member

Pictured above: A recent Boarding Chapel service celebrating Reconciliation Week
Pictured below: Lighting Towers official lighting ceremony in Term 3, 2024 and Year 5 students in Woodrow Library

Each year, National Reconciliation Week offers an important opportunity for all Australians to reflect on our shared history, recognise the resilience and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and recommit to building respectful relationships grounded in truth, justice and understanding. Running from 27 May to 3 June, the week not only marks key milestones such as the 1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision but invites us to commit to reconciliation every single day.

At Langer Library, we proudly embrace this national occasion by fostering awareness, encouraging learning and creating meaningful spaces for reflection. This year’s theme, All In, is a powerful call to action. It invites us to actively participate in reconciliation, not as passive observers, but as engaged contributors to a more just and inclusive future.

Central to Langer Library’s recognition of National Reconciliation Week is our curated display of First Nations texts. This collection has been thoughtfully selected to highlight authentic voices, diverse perspectives and rich cultural knowledge from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and storytellers. By presenting these works, we aim to centre First Nations perspectives and encourage our school community to engage with stories that may challenge, inspire and broaden understanding. Please visit the display, borrow a book and consider what being 'all in' means to you.

Christina Wheeler
Head of Secondary Library Services

Are the important things in life able to be taught in schools? This provocative question was amongst several complex philosophical topics our St Peters Senior students explored at the University of Queensland Philosothon on 23 May.

Every year, the UQ Philosothon brings together dozens of schools from Southeast Queensland to talk through tough 'real life' questions underpinned by big concepts such as freedom, privacy, autonomy, duty, risk and relationships.

In a well-deserved achievement, our Senior Division A Philosothon team — comprising Maddie (Year 11), Erica, Peculiar and Rachel (Year 12) — took first place in the competition. Our Junior competitors, Alex (Year 8) and Conor (Year 7), also distinguished themselves before their judges, particularly on their first time at the Philosothon.

Our students' success is supported in part by other College programs that promote thinking skills. Most of our Philosothon students have also competed in the Ethics Olympiad teams. Additionally, our Senior Philosophers are all International Baccalaureate (IB) students, for whom inquiry, the ability to appreciate diverse perspectives, and reasoning through critical thinking are at the heart of their learning.

'Thought sports' such as Philosothon and Ethics Olympiad are offered every year for interested and committed students. The Junior High Ethics Group and Ethics Olympiad competition is coming up in Terms 3 and 4, with an opportunity to explore important philosophical problems and discuss how they matter in real life. Contact Mrs Kate Wiedemann, Coordinator Gifted & Talented, at k.wiedemann@stpeters.qld.edu.au for more information, or visit the Firefly Clubs & Groups page.

Kate Wiedemann
Gifted & Talented Program Coordinator (Years 7–12)

St Peters Junior High teams, comprising 25 of our bright students, made their mark at the recent da Vinci Decathlon competitions, held at Brisbane Boys' College from 19 to 21 May. The event, a popular and prestigious competition created by Knox Grammar, celebrates academic giftedness by challenging teams of students from more than 20 schools in 10 categories. Named after the iconic polymath (multi-talented mind) Leonardo da Vinci, the competition features challenges spanning vastly different knowledge and skills, from Maths to Engineering, Creative Production to Science, Art and Poetry to Ideation/Innovation, and more. This year, the theme was Mechanics and Machines, and the students worked together under time pressure to perform to their group's peak. St Peters achievements included:

• Year 7 Team – 1st place for Legacy knowledge and 2nd place for Maths
• Year 8 Team – 2nd place for Code Breaking and 3rd place for Creative Producers
• Year 9 Team – 2nd place Age Group Overall Competition Winners, with a 1st place in Science, a 2nd place in Cartography and a 3rd place in Ideation

Our St Peters 'daVincians' were also outstanding in team spirit and commitment, with competitors participating in several after-school workshops to practice past papers, develop knowledge and skills and collaborate. Their 'zest to be amongst the best' in these fun (and tough!) challenges is a personal attribute worthy of the ever-curious Leonardo himself. Opportunities to nominate for St Peter da Vinci 2027 teams will be published early next year.

Kate Wiedemann
Coordinator, Gifted & Talented 7–12

Year 10

Senior pathway information for students entering Year 11 in 2027 commenced this week at the Year 10 Year Level Meeting. Parents of current Year 10 students will receive an email by the end of next week outlining the key dates (listed below). Over the coming weeks, students will work through a draft of their SET Plan (Senior Education and Training Plan) during Form Class time and take notes during Subject Information Seminars. Subject selection information will be distributed to families in Term 3, but please start the conversations with your child now. If you would like to get a jump start on subject information over the holidays, SET Plan and subject selection information can be found here.

Wednesday 22 July

• St Peters Pathways 2027 overview video released via Firefly for parents to explore pathway options, key information, and the SET Plan process ahead of the information evening

Wednesday 29 July

• Parent and Student Information Evening
  - QCE/QCAA/VET pathway session – 6:00pm in the Dron Auditorium, PAC
  - IB pathway session – 6:45pm in the PAC Theatrette

Monday 10 August

• Online subject selections due

Years 9 and 10 Semester 2 Subject Changes

Students in Years 9 or 10 who wish to change their Semester 2 elective should email their request directly to Subject Changes at SubjectChanges@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Students will be notified of the application outcome via email.

Ben Higgins
Head of 7-12 Curriculum – Students

IB Voices: Perspectives from Our IB Community

As Year 10 students continue to consider their Senior pathway options at St Peters, each week we continue to highlight a testimonial from one of our current students, teachers or alumni. These reflections highlight the unique opportunities, experiences and perspectives offered through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This week features current Year 12 IB student Oliver H:

IB has prepared me for life after school by teaching me the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This is done through the CAS program, which requires you to spend an equal amount of time on creative, voluntary and physical activities over the two-year period. Furthermore, as the IB is a deeply independent course, placing the onus on students to manage their schoolwork, it teaches us the importance of remaining organised and on top of all our schoolwork. This mirrors the structure of university, setting us up well for life after St Peters.

Balance is one of the key IB Learner Profile attributes, as the IB places great value on a holistic education in which students develop academically, emotionally, physically and socially, while maintaining healthy and meaningful lives beyond the classroom.

If you are interested in learning more about the IB Programme, please visit our website at St Peters IB Diploma Programme Information or contact Cassandra Magar, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, at c.magar@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

For Students

IB Student Q&A Café — Every Monday lunch at the CLI Servery

Students are invited to pop by during lunch to chat informally with 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

IB Students Engage in Service and Creativity Beyond the Classroom

As part of the CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) component of the IB Diploma Programme, our Year 11 and 12 IB students stepped beyond the traditional classroom on Friday 22 May, engaging in a day of service and creativity. In the morning, students volunteered their time to support Mr Glass and the Lower Primary team in running a vibrant Under 8s Day. In the afternoon, they participated in the IB-organised IB Gets Creative sessions.

During Under 8s Day, our Year 11 students enthusiastically led a range of activities, including group skipping, cornhole toss, giant darts, sack races and bocce. It was a great morning, with plenty of fun shared between students, both young and old. This initiative, alongside their involvement in Year 3 numeracy rotations during Semester 1 and their role as PYP Exhibition mentors for Year 6 students in Semester 2, highlights the unique and meaningful opportunities available to our IB students through the IB Core. A sincere thank you to Mr Glass, Ms Helmood and Mrs Mitchell from the Primary Years for their collaboration and support, fostering authentic connections between our Diploma Programme and Primary Years Programme students in the true spirit of the IB.

In the afternoon, students explored their creative interests through the IB Gets Creative sessions. They were able to choose from a variety of activities, including learning new skills such as crocheting and knitting (which proved both challenging and rewarding), revisiting childhood creativity with Lego construction (thank you to Miss George for the loan of the Lego Club resources), making loom bands, experimenting with decoupage art with Ms Wiedemann, crafting with clay alongside Ms Magar, or exploring rhythm through drumming with Mr Bowers. This engaging program provided students with a valuable opportunity to connect across year levels, develop new skills, and contribute meaningful, creative reflections to their CAS portfolios.

Thank you to Mrs Thompson, Ms Magar, Mrs Larney, Ms Wiedemann, Miss George and Mr Bowers for their efforts in organising and facilitating this enriching experience. Well done to all students for embracing this opportunity to learn, serve and create beyond the classroom.

Susannah Treschman
IBDP Core Coordinator

Last Friday, students in Prep to Year 2 celebrated Under 8s Day, a joyful celebration of childhood, curiosity and the power of play. This year’s theme, Play, provided a wonderful opportunity for our youngest learners to engage in hands-on experiences that encouraged imagination, creativity, collaboration and discovery.

Across the morning, students explored a range of playful activities that highlighted the importance of learning through play in the early years. Whether building, creating, investigating, performing, or problem-solving together, students demonstrated that play is not only fun but also an essential part of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Through play, young children learn to communicate, negotiate, take risks, build resilience and develop confidence in themselves and their relationships with others. Play also nurtures curiosity and supports the development of foundational literacy, numeracy and thinking skills in meaningful and engaging ways.

We thank our staff (especially Cam Glass for his expert organisation) for creating such engaging experiences for our students and our families for their ongoing support of our vibrant Early Years program. Under 8s Day was a wonderful reminder that some of the richest learning happens when children are given time, space and freedom to play.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

Welcome to Week 6.

As we enter the business end of Term 2, our focus remains on helping every student experience success. This week, Junior High staff engaged with Mark Dowley on routines, classroom management, and learner culture, with a strong emphasis on balancing high expectations with warm relationships.

This balance matters deeply in the Junior High years. Students are forming habits, confidence and their sense of themselves as learners. When they feel they belong, know they are believed in and are supported to meet clear expectations, they are far more likely to engage and grow.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

Year 7

This week, we presented the 18 students who participated in the Tech Together study (our partnership with the University of Queensland) with their certificates of participation and gift vouchers. This was very much appreciated by the researchers at UQ, and the data collected from this study group has contributed to their important work investigating the positive and negative impacts screens can have on teenagers. A big thank you to those families who participated in the program.

The 7B form class was the winner of our camp medical form competition. Thank you to all those parents who have submitted their forms and emailed any relevant information to Mrs Walsh regarding camp. The Year 7 cohort is very much looking forward to their camp during Week 9. This week, they listened to a special presentation by Katherine Maslen of The Shift Clinic on the importance of sleep. More information regarding this presentation will be available in next week’s Rock article.

Allie Walsh
Year 7 Coordinator

Year 9

This week, our 9AB students returned from their five-week Ironbark experience. It was wonderful to welcome them back to school and hear the many stories, lessons, and personal achievements that emerged from their time away.

To support students in transitioning back into school life, we introduced our inaugural Ironbark Reintegration Day. This dedicated program provided students with opportunities for reflection, reconnection, and practical strategies to help them carry the positive habits and growth from Ironbark into their everyday lives at school. 

A highlight of the day was a special session with Barry Jahnke, one of the original founders of Ironbark. Students were privileged to hear Barry share the vision behind the program and participate in a question-and-answer session that encouraged them to reflect on the lasting impact of their Ironbark journey. Throughout the day, students also participated in a Chapel and Communion service, explored healthy technology habits with the eLearning team, enjoyed teamwork-focused activities with the HPE department, and engaged in wellbeing sessions facilitated by the Counselling and Visible Wellbeing teams.

One of the key messages from the day was that Ironbark is not something students leave behind when they return home. Rather, it is an experience that equips them with strengths, habits, and insights that can continue to shape who they are and who they are becoming.

Shaun Berman
Acting Year 9 Coordinator

Ekka Esports Competition

We are gathering competitors for the August Qld Esports competition at the Ekka. Officially called the Acer QEG Fest 2026, this high-energy esports festival brings together schools from across the state to compete and experience esports on a major stage. Registrations close on 1 July or until teams are filled. Spread the word to your friends.

Players can compete in multiple games, but only one per day. Each player receives an Ekka entry ticket and has the chance to compete in their chosen game(s) and win great prizes. Days start at 9:45am and may finish at 5:00pm if you make it into the finals. Students, please confirm with your parents that you are available to attend your selected event/s before completing this nomination form: EKKA Esports Competition Nominations – Fill in form

More details to follow.

Event Days Schedule

• Saturday 8th August – QEG HS CUP Rocket League DIV 1 (SSL - GC) (3 V 3)
• Sunday 9th August – QEG HS CUP Rocket League DIV 2 (Champ and below) (3 V 3)
• Sunday 9th August – QEG HS CUP Rocket League DIV 3 (Gold and Below) (3 V 3)
• Wednesday 12th August – QEG HS CUP Minecraft Education CTF (5 V 5)
• Wednesday 12th August – QEG HS CUP Chess.com (2 players per team)
• Saturday 15th August – QEG HS CUP Brawlhalla, EAFC26 & NBA2K26 (max 2 players per team)
• Saturday 15th August – QEG HS CUP Farming Simulator (3 V 3)
• Sunday 16th August – QEG HS Cup League Of Legends - Only open to 8x teams (5 players per team)
• Sunday 16th August – QEG HS Cup Sim Racing (GT7 Trial Mountain) (1 player)

Esports Results

Each Saturday, our Esports players compete in the Australian Esports League (AEL) competition. We play against teams from across the country. All the best to the teams competing this weekend.

Marvel Rivals

Week 5 – The Marvel Rivals team won all four of their best-of-one matches, continuing their strong form after winning the Term 1 competition:

• Brisbane School of Distance Education – defeated 1-0
• Kelvin Grove State College – defeated 1-0
• Launceston College – defeated 1-0
• Phoenix Community College – defeated 1-0

Congratulations to Sam Brogan (Year 10) who demonstrated a hyper-offensive. Jeff the Land Shark and was awarded MVP in three maps.

Rocket League

Week 4:

• Division 1 – The Senior Maroon 3-1
• Division 2 – Gold junior team 1-3

Week 5:

• Division 1 – Senior Maroon team 1-1
• Division 2 – Gold team 2-1

Very strong position for next week’s game when all players are available, and both teams will be at full strength.

Minecraft

Week 4:

• Game 1 against Westbourne Grammar School, 10-0 to St Peters
• Game 2 against St Brigid's College, 7-0 to St Peters

Week 5:

• Game 1 against Blackwood High School, 2-0 to St Peters
• Game 2 against Heatley Secondary College, 6-2 to St Peters
• Game 3 against Concordia B, 2-3 to Concordia B

Simon Canfield
Digital (Robotics) Coordinator

Have Your Say on How You Move

Don’t miss out on having your say in Brisbane City Council’s consultation for the Indooroopilly Safer School Precinct.

Council wants your feedback to help shape the plan to ease congestion and improve safety in the precinct. They want to understand your current experience, the different ways you want to move around our school, and any opportunities for improvement you see.

Your feedback will help choose the infrastructure improvements around our school, so it’s important you take the opportunity to tell Council what you think will improve the precinct.

If you or someone you know has not provided feedback yet, please have your say by completing the survey and mapping activity on their website before the consultation closes at 11:59pm on Sunday 7 June.

Matt Hade
Director of Community Engagement