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Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30)

What are you like at resting? Are you able to switch off from work and enjoy some down time? And when you do slow down, do you rest, or do you fill your time with other tasks like jobs around home and life administration? It can be difficult for us to rest.

Why is resting so hard?
It is because we confuse rest with being unproductive,
and being unproductive
with being unworthy.

We recharge our phones and service our cars regularly, but we struggle to take time for ourselves. Do we treat our devices better than we treat our body, mind and spirit?

I was glad for the opportunity to finish the break with a spiritual retreat for staff at Ironbark. This was an opportunity to take time out to slow down, reconnect with nature, walk our Labyrinth and spend time in bible study and worship. Yet even there, I confess I had a niggling sense that I should be doing something else.

We were designed for both work and rest. God gave Adam and Eve the task of working the earth, and tending the garden, but God rested on the seventh day. This was God’s design, and part of creation already prior to the fall into sin. If God rested on the seventh day, surely we can give ourselves permission to do so as well.

Jesus recognised the busy and burdensome nature of our human existence. He invited people to let him carry their burdens. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” This invitation is for anyone weary from obligation, expectation and the pressures of daily life to find rest in him.

Our worth does not depend on our productivity. We are not our achievements. Rather, we are all loved children, created in God’s image, for a life of purpose and service. God delights in us already, and he does not want us to be crushed by our burdens, whether they be of our own or someone else’s making. Jesus takes our burdens and gives us his peace. We can rest in Jesus without fear or judgement and simply enjoy the peace he gives our soul.

Pastor Matt Wilksch
Springfield Chaplain

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of jazz as the St Peters Jazz Festival brings together some of Australia’s finest local and regional jazz musicians, educators and ensembles.

Masterclasses

On Saturday 1 August, participants can immerse themselves in eight specialised Masterclasses covering jazz improvisation, performance and instrumental technique. Bring your instrument and take advantage of the unique opportunity to perform, learn, and receive personalised guidance from our outstanding guest list of professional jazz musicians.

Big Band Workshops

From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, school, community, and tertiary ensembles are invited to participate in our Big Band Ensemble Workshop Series. These workshops provide invaluable one-on-one mentoring, allowing bands to work closely with experienced jazz educators and performers in a collaborative and inspiring environment.

Throughout the festival weekend, enjoy performances by the outstanding students of the St Peters Lutheran College Jazz Program, who will provide live entertainment during breaks between sessions and workshops. Festival patrons can also relax and recharge with snacks and refreshments available from the St Peters Music Support Group, whose volunteers will operate food and drink stalls throughout the event.

Jazz Concert

The festival culminates in a spectacular concert on Sunday 2 August at 1:30 pm, showcasing an exceptional lineup of artists, including:

The Mark Pradella Band
Galapagos Duck
Trichotomy
The Late Shift Big Band
JMI Jazz Orchestra
Brisbane Jazz Orchestra featuring Ingrid James
Special guest headliners John Morrison and Jacki Cooper

Whether you're an aspiring jazz musician, an experienced performer or simply a lover of great music, the St Peters Jazz Festival offers something for everyone. Come and be part of the music, the learning and the excitement. Tickets for Masterclasses, Big Band Workshops and the Festival Concert are on sale now!

CLICK HERE to book your St Peters Jazz Festival tickets.

Grantley Sutch
Head of Bands

Silver Adventurous Journey | July 2026

From 7–10 July, 16 students from Indooroopilly and Springfield campuses travelled to Noosa Heads to complete our Silver Award Adventurous Journey. During this camp, we paddled our canoes a total of 36km along the Upper Noosa River and walked 11km to see the beautiful Cooloola Sand Patch. What a feat! Along the way, we learnt practical canoeing and camping skills from paddling and rescuing capsized boats to cooking meals on Trangia stoves and rapidly setting up and packing down tents. But more importantly, we demonstrated immense resilience, leadership and teamwork as we formed strong connections with new faces and confronted cold and rainy weather, long and tiring paddles, and the inevitable heavy pack up of the canoes. These are the skills that no amount of planning and preparation can teach but pure experience, and the students should be proud of what they achieved!

Thank you Ms Treschman for supporting our planning and preparation, Mr Glass and Ms Masko for accompanying us on our journey, and Mr Clarke for leading the trip. You guys truly made our adventurous journey memorable!

Amelie C
Year 11 student

Gold Award Ceremony

On Friday 17 July, the annual Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Ceremony was held at Brisbane City Hall. St Peters was exceptionally well represented, with eight current and former students receiving their highly prestigious Gold Awards, the St Peters Brass Quintet performing at the event, and Old Scholar Ruby Sylvester (2025) delivering the official address.

The ceremony is always a highlight of the year, and seeing our students recognised at the highest level is a testament to their dedication, perseverance and commitment. It was also inspiring to hear the diverse stories and experiences of the other Queensland Gold Award recipients to reflect on the impact this Award has on individual stories.

Ruby represented the journey of Gold Award participants with great authenticity and insight. In her address, she spoke about the importance of showing up and honouring the commitments we make to ourselves, our teams and our communities. She encouraged awardees to persevere through challenges, remain committed to their goals, and see things through when obstacles arise. Another key message from Ruby was the importance of becoming “comfortable with the uncomfortable”, embracing challenges and stepping beyond familiar boundaries, where true growth occurs. This sentiment perfectly reflects the spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Congratulations to our 2026 Gold Award recipients:

Kaitlin J (Year 12)
Mayank KR (Year 12)
Nathan L (Year 12)
Thomas W (Year 12)
Grace Parry (2023)
Ruby Sylvester (2025)
Jonathan Wen (2025)
Luca Kendall (2025)

We also congratulate Lucy A (2025) and Charlie C (Year 12), who achieved their Gold Awards this year but were unable to attend the ceremony.

A special thank you to Mr Grantley Sutch and students William M (Year 12), Hamish H (Year 12), Thomas D (Year 11) and Hugo D (Year 11) for generously volunteering their time and contributing so beautifully to the occasion through their musical performances.

Thank you also to the many staff, mentors, families and supporters who have encouraged and guided our students throughout their Duke of Edinburgh's Award journeys. Through our iconic Ironbark program, Year 9 students complete the Bronze Adventurous Journey, providing a strong foundation for many to commence their Bronze Award. Choosing to continue through the Silver and Gold levels requires significant commitment, resilience and character. These experiences foster personal growth, leadership and service, equipping our students with skills and qualities that will serve them well long after their time at St Peters.

We are incredibly proud of all our Award recipients and congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.

Susannah Treschman
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Coordinator

Years 9 and 10 CBCA Readers Cup

On Wednesday 22 July, Langer Library staff accompanied two Years 9 and 10 teams to the CBCA Readers Cup competition held at St Augustine’s College, Ipswich. The annual Readers Cup is a much-anticipated event that encourages students to read widely, think critically and work collaboratively, while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

This year’s competition challenged students to engage with a diverse selection of novels spanning a range of genres, including contemporary, historical, mystery and dystopian fiction (see book covers below). In the lead-up to the event, team members met regularly during weekly preparation sessions to discuss the books in depth, explore key themes and characters and test one another’s knowledge of important plot events, settings and literary concepts.

The students’ dedication and enthusiasm were evident throughout the competition. Competing against strong teams from schools across the region, both of our teams achieved outstanding results, finishing in the top ten overall. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a reflection of the time, effort and teamwork they invested in their preparation.

Congratulations to all students involved. Not only did they perform exceptionally well, but they also represented the College with maturity, enthusiasm and pride. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the positive way they conducted themselves throughout the day.

Langer Library Book Club

For any students wishing to join our Book Club, we meet every Tuesday Week A lunch time at Langer Library. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Happy Reading!

Christina Wheeler
Head of Secondary Library Services

Junior High NAPLAN Individual Student Reports in the mail

Following on from the Head of College's message last week about Semester 1 reports, families have another piece of the picture arriving this week. NAPLAN Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for students in Years 7 and 9 were posted last Friday to the address currently on file with the College and should land in mailboxes over the coming days.

As with semester reports, the ISR is a valuable conversation starter with your child about their learning, but it's worth keeping NAPLAN in perspective. It captures performance in Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language and Numeracy on a single day, under test conditions. It doesn't capture the full breadth of the curriculum, classroom engagement, or the growth a student has made over time.

Renowned education researcher John Hattie has argued that assessment should help teachers understand how students learn, not just measure where they currently stand. In that sense, NAPLAN is one data point among many, alongside semester reports, teacher feedback and everyday classroom effort, that together build a fuller picture of a child's progress.

We'd encourage families to use the ISR the same way the Head of College suggested for semester reports, a prompt for conversation, not a verdict. You may wish to talk with your child about what the results show, where they'd like to grow, and how their study routines for Semester 2 might support that.

Information about how to read your child's report is published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) in the NAPLAN Individual Student Report — Information for Parents and Carers brochure.

Trish Russell
Head of Curriculum – 7–12 Academic Staff

Pathways and Subject Selection

A reminder that a number of important curriculum and subject selection events are taking place over the coming weeks. These events provide valuable information to help students and families make informed decisions about subject choices and future pathways. We encourage families to note the dates below and attend the sessions relevant to their child's year level.

Upcoming key dates:

Wednesday 22 July – St Peters Pathways 2027 overview video released via Firefly for Year 10 families
Thursday 23 July
- Year 8 into Year 9 Parent Information Evening, 6:00pm, PAC Theatrette
- Year 9 into Year 10 Parent Information Evening, 6:30pm, PAC Theatrette
Wednesday 29 July – Year 10 Parent and Student Information Evening
- QCE/QCAA/VET Pathway Session – 6:00pm, PAC Dron Auditorium
- IB Pathway Session – 6:45pm, PAC Theatrette
Monday 3 August to Thursday, 6 August – Year 10 SET Plan Interviews (3:30pm to 5:30pm, Centre for Learning and Innovation)
Monday 10 August – Year 10 online subject selections close

Year 9 & 10 – Semester 2 Subject Changes

A reminder that applications to change a Year 9 or 10 Semester 2 elective close on Friday 24 July. Requests should be emailed to subjectchanges@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Students will be notified of the outcome via their school email.

Ben Higgins
Head of Curriculum – 7–12 Students

Inquiry in the IB Diploma Programme

At the heart of the IB Diploma Programme is the IB Learner Profile, a set of ten attributes that guide teaching and learning in IB World Schools. This week, we are highlighting the attribute of being an inquirer — a learner who approaches their studies with curiosity, asks thoughtful questions and develops the skills needed to investigate and research independently (International Baccalaureate Organization, 2026).

Inquiry is embedded in every aspect of the IB Diploma Programme. It is evident in daily classroom discussions as students analyse complex texts, challenge assumptions and explore multiple perspectives. It also lies at the heart of the IB Core, particularly the Extended Essay (EE), a 4,000-word independent research paper that requires students to investigate a topic of personal interest through a student-generated research question.

For our Year 12 students, the Extended Essay journey is nearing its conclusion. Having submitted their final essays, they are now preparing for the Viva Voce, a reflective interview with their supervisor that marks the final stage of the process. This discussion encourages students to reflect on their learning and to consider the skills they have developed as inquirers and researchers.

Meanwhile, our Year 11 students are at the early stages of this journey. They are currently exploring areas of personal interest and identifying potential lines of inquiry, which will be refined into focused research questions that will guide their investigation over the coming months. The breadth and depth of student inquiry is reflected in the diverse range of research questions developed across subject areas. Examples from past Extended Essays include:

How does Yvonne Vera use focalisation to portray war and the effects of violence on Zimbabwean individuals in The Stone Virgins?
How do psychological and economic incentives interact to contribute to the success or failure of environmental conservation and economic sustainability of Indonesia’s social forestry program?
How does the manipulation of musical elements in the soundtrack of Death’s Door demonstrate the creation of unity in a videogame soundtrack?

These questions have led to university-level research, critical thinking and reflection, helping our IB learners to grow as inquirers as they prepare for life not only at St Peters, but beyond.

We invite Year 10 parents to learn more about the IB Diploma Programme at the upcoming Year 10 IB Pathway Information Evening, taking place on Wednesday 29 July.

For more information about the IB Diploma 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.

Cassandra Magar
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Primary Years Track and Field Carnivals

A huge thank you to our Physical Education team on the outstanding success of this year's Track and Field Carnivals.

While the weather may have altered our plans for the Years 5 and 6 Track and Field Carnival, it certainly didn't dampen the spirit of our students. A revised program of relays and team-based activities saw our Years 5 and 6 students encouraging one another, working collaboratively and proudly representing their Houses in a day that celebrated participation and community.

The introduction of a new carnival format, thoughtfully designed to best suit the age and stage of our students, ensured that every child had the opportunity to participate, experience success and enjoy the day. The positive feedback from students, staff and families has been overwhelming, reflecting the care and planning that went into reimagining these events.

Equally impressive was the spirit displayed by our students. Throughout the carnivals, they demonstrated encouragement, resilience, sportsmanship and enthusiastic participation, cheering on their peers and proudly representing their houses.

Thank you to our PE team, Mr Shields, Mr Bjelke-Petersen and Miss Campbell for organising and leading these memorable celebrations of participation, teamwork and House spirit.

Bringing Learning to Life: The Value of Incursions and Excursions

At St Peters, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens when students step beyond the walls of the classroom or when the world is brought into it.

Incursions and excursions are a vital part of our teaching and learning program, providing authentic opportunities for students to deepen their understanding through real-world experiences. Whether visiting a museum, exploring a local environment, attending a cultural performance or welcoming guest experts into the classroom, these experiences help students make meaningful connections between what they are learning and the world around them.

For our Primary Years students, these experiences foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. They encourage children to ask questions, investigate new ideas and engage with perspectives that may be different from their own. By interacting with members of the wider community, students develop empathy, appreciation for diversity and a deeper understanding of the roles people play in creating thriving communities.

Incursions and excursions also support the development of important capabilities beyond the curriculum. Students practise collaboration, communication, responsibility and independence as they navigate new environments and experiences. These opportunities build confidence and resilience while creating lasting memories that enrich classroom learning.

As an IB Primary Years Programme school, we value learning that is authentic, inquiry-driven and connected to the real world. Incursions and excursions are an important part of this philosophy, inspiring students to be knowledgeable, caring and open-minded learners who are equipped to engage positively with their local and global communities.

We are grateful to our staff for the thoughtful planning that makes these experiences possible and to our families for their ongoing support. Together, we continue to provide learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, broaden perspectives and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

What a start we have had in Junior High!

Year 8 students had a fantastic camp experience at QCCC Mapleton last week. We are very proud of the way they each faced their own challenges during the activities. The Leap of Faith and Giant Swing are always crowd favourites, as well as the ‘camp out’ night, where students pitch a tent and enjoy a chilly night away from the dorms. For many students it was their first time camping, making it quite a memorable experience for them.

As for me, after spending the last six months working in our Senior School (an experience that I absolutely loved), I have been reminded of how beautifully energetic our Junior High students are. They have a certain zest for life that is contagious and fun for all of us staff and I am excited to be back working with these year levels.

This week we also announced our new Acting Year 9 Coordinator Dean Lausev. As mentioned in my correspondence to Year 9 families, Mr Lausev is superbly equipped to support our young people through this formational year, having recently been a Year 9 Form Class teacher, and teaching many Year 9 classes this year.

I hope you have a great week ahead.

Helena Lambert
Interim Head of Junior High

Year 7 Camp

During the last week of Semester 1, the Year 7 cohort travelled to the Sunshine Coast for their yearly camp to participate in three days of fun, friendship and activities. Students participated in a range of activities, including the popular flying fox, orienteering, challenge course, escape room, and many more. The purpose of the camp and these activities was to build teamwork skills, meet new friends, and overcome fears and challenges, with students often stepping out of their comfort zone. The cohort also had a fantastic time playing trivia, watching State of Origin, and playing games during our night activities. We thank the staff at Luther Heights at Coolum for another wonderful few days of camp, ensuring our students had the opportunity to challenge themselves and to create some new friendships. A big thank you to the St Peters staff who attended camp to assist with supervision and to ensure the camp was a success.

Allie Walsh
Year 7 Coordinator

Year 8 Camp

Term 3 has begun on a high note for our Year 8 students, with the cohort heading off to camp for an exciting week in the great outdoors. Students embraced a range of activities, including canoeing, climbing, orienteering and many others, while building resilience, teamwork and new friendships.

Tegan Sutton
Year 8 Coordinator

From 20–27 June, St Peters Chorale undertook a highly successful tour to Western Australia, representing the College through performances, worship, musical collaboration and educational experiences across Perth and the surrounding region.

The tour commenced with Chorale joining the Aquinas College Schola Cantorum to sing at the Vigil Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral. The combined choir of approximately 115 voices provided a memorable start to the tour and a valuable opportunity for students to perform alongside their choral peers.

Throughout the week, Chorale contributed to worship at St John's Lutheran Church and St Paul’s Anglican Church and participated in workshops and performances with Aquinas College, Mercedes College, Trinity College and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. These exchanges fostered musical development, cultural exchange and new connections with Western Australian students and staff.

A highlight was Chorale’s public concert at St John's Lutheran Church, where a program of choral classics and works by Australian composers was enthusiastically received, concluding with a standing ovation.

The tour also included visits to the Pinnacles, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Yanchep National Park, a WASO Chorus rehearsal, Cottesloe Beach, the Fremantle Markets and WA Museum Boola Bardip, adding a rich cultural and educational dimension to the program.

Chorale performed to an outstanding standard and represented St Peters with maturity, enthusiasm and professionalism. Numerous compliments were received regarding the students’ excellent manners, musical performances and warm interactions with audiences and community members.

We are grateful for the generous hospitality and warm welcome extended by our host schools, churches and the wider Western Australian community. The tour renewed longstanding friendships, established new connections and continued Chorale’s proud tradition of sharing music with communities throughout Australia.

Christine Taylor
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music/Head of Choirs

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students:

Lachy E (Year 12) on a highly successful Oceania Swimming Championships in May where he claimed eight medals, including gold in the 1500m Freestyle and 4x100m Men’s Medley.
Will T (Year 11), Riley M (Year 11) and Lachy E (Year 12) on their selection to represent Australia at the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Argentina from 3–6 September.
Finnbar Z and Arlo Z (Year 8) who were selected for the Water Polo QLD U14 Development pathway and their subsequent selection to represent QLD at the upcoming U14 East Coast Challenge in Melbourne.

Track and Field

Thank you to the students who attended training throughout Term 2 and the holiday break. We have seen many committed students consistently attending training as we aim to improve on our 3rd-place finish at the 2025 AIC Track & Field Championships. For those who have not yet begun training, the following information outlines the upcoming season.

Track & Field Calendar – CLICK HERE
Track & Field Training Schedule – CLICK HERE

Tuesdays at UQ are our priority training session, with all events being offered. Students are asked to ensure they attend these afternoons at UQ for preparation for upcoming meets and team selection. A bus will depart from the Indooroopilly internal bus stop at 3:30pm, returning at 5:15pm.

Students who are involved in Term 3 Sport such as Rugby League, Tennis, or Basketball are encouraged to attend Track & Field Sessions outside of their training schedule i.e. If you have Year 9 Basketball training on Monday afternoon and Thursday morning and are a middle-distance runner, you can’t attend Monday training for Track & Field, but you could attend both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons when you are free.

If you have a cocurricular commitment, such as a sport or music and cannot attend Track & Field, please email Mr Fraser, and we can discuss a solution for your schedule.

Meets begin in Week 7, with the first meet on 27 August serving as the Focus Meet. All students wishing to be considered for selection in the AIC Team are required to attend. The meet takes priority over other sports training sessions, and sports coordinators have been informed that students will be absent from training.

QGSSSA and AIC Track and Field Season Sign On – CLICK HERE

First Team Presentations

Ahead of Round 1 of Term 3 AIC sport, we have announced our St Peters 1st IV Tennis, 1st V Basketball and our Senior Rugby Team on Wednesday evening. It was a combined gathering where we were able to acknowledge and congratulate the selected members of each respective team.

Head of College, Tim Kotzur attended to address and present the players with their playing shirts. It filled me with great honour to see the young men take pride in their uniform and to be presented with their First jerseys.

We encourage all students and parents to support our Tennis, Basketball, and Rugby League players throughout their respective sporting seasons. A large part of our St Peters sporting program is also community engagement. Sport at St Peters is a great environment to connect and socialise with other students and parents.

1st IV Tennis: Jacob C (Captain), Michael H, Thoma B, Tian J, Hudson C, Justin F, Owen D

1st V Basketball: Henrik E (Captain), Chris F, Emmanuel H, Kuorwel A, Oscar L, Finn J, Harley B, Vincent T, Aiden L, Carter A, Ajang A, Daniel D

Senior Rugby League: Will L (Captain), Byron D (Vice-Captain), Addison S, Ramon S, Tristan B, Lachlan F, Kevin D, Blaine M, Nomis F, Jim J, Noah T, Tom L, Jaxson T, Hayden M, Thomas T, Josh A, Kasey G

Basketball

With our first home game this Saturday for Round 1, St Peters Basketball will host their Focus Round vs St Patrick's College. We're looking forward to seeing plenty of students come and cheer on the boys. The 1st V Basketball game starts at 12:15pm in the Indoor Gym.

Golf

Congratulations to the St Peters Golf team, Jack G (Year 10), Alex B (Year 12), Tanna C (Year 11), Aaron W (Year 11) and Xiao (Year 9) who competed in the AIC Championships at Keperra Golf and Country Club on Monday 20 July. St Peters finished 7th in the Balharry Shield (Net competition) and 7th in the Gross competition in challenging windy conditions.

Individual Net Results: Xiao (75), Tanna (80), Aaron (82), Alex (82), Jack (85)

Well done on representing the College!

Rowing – SQSARC Trophy Regatta Recap

At the end of Term 2, the St Peters Boys Rowing squad wrapped up their racing season in style at the SQSARC Trophy Regatta, with strong performances right across the program.

Our Years 9 and 10 squads brought home the majority of the team's winning points, showing just how much depth is coming through the younger age groups. Every crew played their part throughout the day, making it a great team effort.

Two standout performances were our Year 9 1st Quad, who won their race by over 15 seconds, and our Year 10 1st Quad, who not only took out their event but also set a new Trophy Regatta record.

The team's efforts were reflected in the overall results, with St Peters taking home four major trophies:

- Morgan Hodgson Award – Year 9 Boys Overall Points
- Jack Bowser Award – Year 10 Boys Overall Points
- Jarrod Lord Award – Open Boys Overall Points
- Jenny Pemberton Trophy – Overall Boys Points

Just as pleasing as the results was the manner in which the boys went about the day. There was plenty of support between crews, great sportsmanship and a real sense of pride in representing the College.

A big thank you goes to our coaches, volunteers and rowing families for everything they do behind the scenes. Their support throughout the season makes opportunities like these possible.

Congratulations to all of the boys on a fantastic way to finish the season. Bringing home the Overall Boys Points Trophy was a fitting reward for the effort the entire squad has put in throughout the year, and we look forward to seeing what this group can achieve next.

Andy Clatworthy & James Chadwick
Rowing Coordinators

Term 3 AIC Sport Coordinators

AIC Basketball Coordinator: Miss Olivia Walsh o.walsh@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC Rugby League Coordinator: Mr Tyrell Barker t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC Tennis Coordinator: Mrs Lija Marshall l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC Track and Field Coordinator: Mr Daniel Fraser d.fraser@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rowing Coordinators: Mr Andy Clatworthy a.clatworthy@stpeters.qld.edu.au and Mr James Chadwick j.chadwick@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Athletic Development

The St Peters Athletic Development Program supports students’ physical development and athletic performance, with sessions held before and after school in the Indooroopilly weights room.

Years 7–9: Focus on fundamental movement skills
Years 10–12: Build on these foundations with tailored, sport-specific programs

All experience levels are welcome, and students are encouraged to participate year-round to complement their chosen sports. The Term 2 schedule is available on the St Peters App.

Coordinator: Leigh Smith l.smith1@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Grey Training Shirts

The grey training shirt is compulsory for all students from 2026, replacing the white PE shirt previously worn to training. It is available via School Locker at St Peters Indooroopilly.

Please note: this shirt is for cocurricular sport training only and is not to be worn during the school day (8:00am – 3:10pm).

Matchday expectations

All students are expected to be correctly dressed for AIC training and games. Uniforms are available from Shop 45 or School Locker (see website for hours).

On matchdays, enclosed footwear must be worn to and from games. Slides and Crocs are not permitted at St Peters or AIC venues.

St Peters Student Spectators and Parents on Gamedays

As Term 3 AIC sport begins, all members of the St Peters community are reminded to uphold the values of inclusion, respect and sportsmanship.

Support all players and respect officials’ decisions
Focus on effort, enjoyment and participation over results
Model positive behaviour — students take their cues from adults
Show appreciation to coaches, staff and officials
Raise any concerns respectfully through the appropriate College channels
AIC events are not the place for conflict. By working together, we ensure a positive experience for all and represent St Peters with pride.

For more information, refer to the AIC Code of Conduct.

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.

Concussion Awareness

As we commence the Term 3 AIC season, I would like to share some important information regarding injury management, return-to-sport procedures, and concussion awareness. These processes are in place to support student safety and to ensure clear communication between the school, families, and medical professionals. All injuries or incidents that occur during training or matches are managed in line with the College’s risk management procedures. Where required, injuries are documented and followed up by the school and Sports Medicine staff.

Concussion identification and management are a priority across all AIC sports. To assist parents in recognising the signs and symptoms of concussion, we strongly encourage you to view the following Australian Sports Concussion Identification video:

Australian Sports Concussion Identification – YouTube

This short video provides practical guidance on what to look for and what steps to take if you have concerns about your child following a sporting event.

If a concussion or suspected concussion occurs during school sport, the College will follow its concussion management protocol and communicate directly with families regarding next steps.

Student Sporting Achievements

To help celebrate student success at the State or National level, please submit achievements via this form.

Dan Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

BSRA Rowing

Girls Rowing Camp – Bucca

Our annual Girls Rowing Camp at Bucca was another fantastic week, providing the perfect opportunity for the squad to develop both on and off the water. Across six days, the girls embraced a demanding training schedule, challenged themselves in every session and continued to grow as a team. Away from training, highlights included the much-loved Glow Row, costume night and the Coaches vs First 8, which generated plenty of laughs and lasting memories, thank you to Emma Brook for filling stepping into the coaches' boat on short notice!

A special thank you to our captains and senior rowers, who took the lead in organising the camp activities and creating an environment that was welcoming, supportive and full of energy throughout the week. Their leadership played a huge role in making the camp such a positive experience for everyone involved.

The week was a great success and provided the ideal platform as the squad headed into the South Queensland Schools Regatta and the beginning of the BSRA season.

South Queensland Schools Regatta

The South Queensland Schools Regatta presented challenging conditions, with a strong tailwind making racing difficult throughout the day. Unfortunately, the majority of events had to be called off as conditions continued to deteriorate, meaning several finals could not be raced.

A sincere thank you to all of our athletes, parents, coaches and supporters for their flexibility and patience throughout the day as the schedule was continually adjusted to ensure the safety of everyone involved. While it wasn't the day anyone planned for, the positive attitude shown by the St Peters Rowing community was greatly appreciated.

Despite the conditions, our girls made the most of every opportunity, recording some fantastic results:

1st – Open Single Scull: Steph P
2nd – Open Eight: Leila A, Jemma H, Indi S, Scarlett H, Lily R, Mia M, Yoyo W, Stephen P and Chloe C
2nd – Year 11 Quad: Chloe N, Emma W, Esme B, George P and Laila M
3rd – Open Single Scull: Yoyo W
3rd – Year 11 Double Scull: Indi S & Scarlett H

It was also disappointing that our Year 9 Double Scull and both Year 8 Quad Sculls had successfully progressed through to their finals before racing was abandoned, leaving those crews without the opportunity to compete for medals. One of our Year 8 Quad crews was, however, awarded 3rd place after officials determined the final placings based on the completed racing. A special mention also has to go to the Year 11 Four, who were dominating their race by open water before having racing called off 200m from the finish line.

Overall, it was a very encouraging start to the season, with some excellent performances and plenty of positives to take into the opening round of the BSRA season this week as we head back out for BGGS Regatta 1!

Mr Andy Clatworthy & Mr James Chadwick
Rowing Coordinators

QGSSSA & BSRA – OPEN UNIFORM PRESENTATION

Last Thursday, Head of College Mr Tim Kotzur joined us to present the Open uniforms to our 2026 QGSSSA Open Hockey, Netball, Tennis, and Volleyball teams and our BSRA Open 1st VIII crew.

Congratulations to the following students on their selection.

2026 Open Hockey: Charlotte P (Captain), Emily R (Vice-Captain), Maddie B, Peggy G, Sabine G, Ella G, Heidi G, Josie M, Madeleine M, Madeleine N, Myla R, Zoe T, Ruby T, Eve T

2026 Open Netball: Willow P (Captain), Evie Y (Vice-Captain), Sadie D, Bronte G, Liv K, Amayah L, Prisha P, Emily R, Elyse R, Julia S

2026 Open Tennis: Sarah M (Captain), Tamanna A, Ayla R, Cassy S, Mia S, Camille S, Amy S

2026 Open Volleyball: Greta K (Captain), Macy G (Vice-Captain), Leela B, Jenali B, Giselle C, Ellie F, Shanti G, Carrie L, Hanako M, Annika S

2026 Open Rowing: Steph P and Yoyo W (Captains), Leila A and Mia M (Vice-Captains), Chloe C, Jemma H, Scarlett H, George P, Lily R, Indi S

QGSSSA Winter fixtures – Netball, Volleyball, Hockey & Tennis

Congratulations to all teams on a successful first round! All results and ladder positions can be found on the QGSSSA website. Please check the St Peters App for fixture times and locations for this week’s away games against Moreton Bay College.

Round 1 – Tennis Success

Congratulations to all our tennis players on an outstanding start to the QGSSSA Tennis season! We are delighted to celebrate a clean sweep of victories across all teams on Saturday, a wonderful reflection of the hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship displayed by our girls. A special congratulations to Prudence and Zara, whose willingness to step up and support the Junior B Tennis team was greatly appreciated and played an important role in the team's success. We are incredibly proud of the effort and enthusiasm shown by all players and look forward to an exciting season ahead.

Hockey Focus Round – Saturday 25 July

This Saturday is Hockey Focus Round! Please join us to cheer on the Opens from 7:30 am at UQ Hockey Centre. I would like to thank the parents and carers in advance for their support and for organising a BBQ for the event. A reminder that all non-playing spectators must be in full school uniform.

Upcoming Dates:

Round 2 | Saturday 25 July – MBC (Away) – Hockey Focus Round
Round 3 | Saturday 1 August – CC (Home) – Tennis Focus Round
Round 4 | Saturday 8 August – BGGS (Away)
Round 5 | Saturday 15 August – STM (Home) – Volleyball Focus Round
Round 6 | Saturday 22 August – SOM (Home)
Round 7 | Saturday 29 August – STA (Away)
Round 8 | Saturday 5 September – STH (Home) – Netball Focus Round
Round 9 | Saturday 12 September – BSHS (Away)

QGSSSA Track and Field

As we prepare for the QGSSSA Track & Field Championships, all students intending to represent the College must attend training consistently. Please check the St Peters App for session times across all events to ensure you’re up to date. If you have any questions about the QGSSSA Track & Field season, please don’t hesitate to see Miss Knight.

The Term 3 training schedule and season calendar are now available on the St Peters App. Key dates for meets are below:

Meet 1 – Week 4, Friday 7 August
Meet 2 – Week 5, Friday 14 August
Meet 3 – Week 6, Friday 21 August
Meet 4 – Week 7, Friday 28 August
Meet 5 – Week 8, Friday 4 September (H2H v MBC)
Meet 6 – Week 9, Friday 11 September
QGSSSA Championships – Thursday 17 September

Training Attendance

As we continue striving for personal and team excellence in our sporting pursuits, it’s important to remember the value of regular training attendance. Being present at training not only improves team performance but also builds a culture of respect, commitment, and unity.

If a student is unable to attend a session, they must notify the relevant Sports Coordinator in advance. This allows coaches to plan effectively and helps maintain team cohesion.

We understand that balancing school, sport, and other commitments can be challenging. If any student is finding it difficult to manage their schedule, we encourage them to visit Sports House for a chat with our staff. We’re here to help you find practical solutions.

QGSSSA Badminton

Badminton season information has now been emailed to all students and is also available via the St Peters App, including the training schedule and season calendar. If you have any questions regarding the season, please contact Miss Whitney Fitzgerald, Badminton Coordinator. We look forward to an exciting season ahead!

QGSSSA Senior Championships (Years 10–12) | Saturday 10 October
QGSSSA Junior Championships (Years 7–9) | Saturday 17 October

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Student Achievements

Jenali B and Greta K (Year 12) – Queensland Volleyball

A huge congratulations to Jenali and Greta on their selection in the Queensland U18 Volleyball Team for the 2026 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships! The girls will travel to Perth, Western Australia, to compete at the 2026 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships from 20–25 September 2026, where Queensland's best young volleyball athletes will take on the nation's strongest teams. Good luck girls!

Lara N (Year 12) – Queensland Water Polo

Earlier this year, Lara was selected for the Queensland Water Polo Athlete Program, recognising her talent, dedication and hard work. As part of the program, she toured New Zealand with a Queensland representative team, gaining valuable international competition experience. Congratulations to Lara on representing Queensland and embracing this opportunity with determination and sportsmanship.

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.

Ainslee Knight
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

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In This Newsletter

Ministry

Rest For Your Soul

Important Notices

Student Photos

Lower Primary Music Photos

Upcoming Photo Dates

What's On

St Peters Jazz Festival 2026 | 1–2 August

Trivia Night | Saturday 8 August

SPYGT 2026 Grand Finale | Friday 14 August

Campus Camp Out | Saturday 12 September

Save the Date

Around the College

Duke of Edinburgh's Award News

Silver Adventurous Journey | July 2026

Gold Award Ceremony

Langer Library News

Years 9 and 10 CBCA Readers Cup

Langer Library Book Club

Academic Matters

Academic Notices

Junior High NAPLAN Individual Student Reports in the mail

Pathways and Subject Selection

Inquiry in the IB Diploma Programme

Primary Years

Primary Years News

Primary Years Track and Field Carnivals

Bringing Learning to Life: The Value of Incursions and Excursions

Primary Library News

Queensland School Library Week Art Competition

Readers Cup

Junior High

Junior High News