The Australian Government Department of Education (the department) will collect certain information about the College, our staff, and student body as part of the 2025 non-government schools census.

To read the non-government schools 2025 census collection notice issued by the department, please click here.

Upcoming School Photos

• Cocurricular/group Photos
• Music Photos
• 9A & 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos
• Family/Sibling Photos

The following cocurricular/group photos will be taken in Café 45 on Monday 11 August:

• Access Arts (Photography, Painting, Clay)
• Aviation Club
• Learn to Play Bagpipes
• Chapter One
• Debating (Years 5–12)
• Environment Committee
• Digital – eSports, Robotics
• Ethics Olympiad
• Future Problem Solving
• Multicultural Committee
• Philosothon
• Social Justice Group
• Students4Students
• Theatre Sports
• VAPAr

The following photos will be taken in Café 45 on Tuesday 12 August:

• 9A and 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos
• Music Photos (Years 5–12)
• Family/Sibling Photos: Students will have the opportunity to have their Family/Sibling photo taken between 7:30am – 8:00am in Cafe 45 or during morning tea. Students in Lower and Upper Primary will require parental supervision during this time.

How to Order:

Cocurricular Photos: Personalised order forms will be distributed to students after the proofing process has been completed. This can take several weeks.
9A & 9B: Personalised envelopes will be distributed to students one week before the scheduled photo date. Ordering can be completed online—please follow the instructions on the order form.

Schedules:

Please click HERE for Cocurricular and Group Photos
Please click HERE for Music Photos, 9A/B Form Class & Portraits

For more information regarding photos, please click HERE.

Photo packs ordered in May

The photo packs ordered in May are expected to be delivered to the College within the next three weeks. They will then be distributed to students in their form classes.

If you have any questions, please contact Corrine Hewitt (c.hewitt@stpeters.qld.edu.au)

On Friday 1 August, the St Peters community will once again don denim for Jeans 4 Genes Day!

Students from Prep to Year 12 are invited to wear their jeans (no rips, please!) with any St Peters shirt, whether it’s a Sport, Music or co-curricular shirt. Lower and Upper Primary students should wear their HPE or House t-shirts. Remember to bring a gold coin donation to support vital medical research.

Why do we support this day? 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic condition, many hearing life-changing words like 'incurable' or 'lifelong'. But thanks to the Children’s Medical Research Institute, there’s hope. They’re developing gene therapies to cure what was once untreatable, and our donations help make this possible.

St Peters has proudly supported Jeans 4 Genes Day for over 30 years, raising over $45,000 to date. Let’s keep that generosity going!

What’s on?

• Years 1–4: ‘Design Your Own Dream Jeans’ colouring competition in the Spark Lab
• Years 7–12: Lunchtime Fun in the Chapel Forecourt: Blue fairy floss, blue bake sale, live music, games with a jeans twist!

Let’s make it a denim day to remember!

Grease is the word…

Last week was an incredible week of SPYGT 2025 auditions, with Junior High and Senior students packing out the Chapel and Dron Auditorium to cheer on their peers. They're all vying for a place in the Grand Finale on Friday 15 August. Who will take the crown this year? Don’t miss your chance to find out! 

Grab your Finale tickets now: https://bit.ly/spygt-2025-fina...

Insights from Visible Wellbeing | An Evening with Lea Waters

Join us for an inspiring and practical one-hour session with world-renowned psychologist and educator, Lea Waters AM, PhD, as she introduces Visible Wellbeing.

This evidence-based framework is the lens through which students and staff at St Peters Indooroopilly approach wellbeing—blending the science of learning with the science of wellbeing to create a school environment where everyone can thrive.

Based on over 20 years of research, Visible Wellbeing is already having a positive impact in classrooms and cocurricular spaces across the College, and now you can discover how to bring these practices into your family life too.

Lea will share simple, effective strategies that parents can use at home to help their children flourish emotionally, socially, and academically. The six key pathways to wellbeing will be discussed, including: Strengths, Emotional Management, Attention and Awareness, Relationships, Coping, and Habits and Goals.

Following the session, there will be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Lea’s bestselling book, 'The Strength Switch'.

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn how you can play an active role in supporting your child’s mental health and wellbeing.

Event Details

Join Lea at 6:45pm on Monday 11 August, in the Dron Auditorium, St Peters Performing Arts Centre.

• 6:45pm – 7:45pm | Presentation
• 7:45pm – 8:15pm | 'The Strength Switch' (book signing opportunity)

Register now for this free event via the following link: https://bit.ly/stpeters-sympos...

Tickets available via Eventbrite 

Come and join us for an exciting and fun-filled tennis event! Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills and enjoy a fantastic day of friendly competition.

Date: Sunday 17 August 2025, from 2:00pm
Location: Lohe St Tennis Courts
Tickets: Couples – $40.00 per couple | Singles – $20.00 per person

For St Peters students who wish to participate, simply sign up via the link below, and we will match you with an Old Scholar, coach or senior student as a partner. Throughout the event, we will have raffles and exciting prizes on offer. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.

Towards the end of the day, we will fire up the grill for a delicious BBQ dinner. It's the perfect chance to refuel and relax with friends.

Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/SPOSAtennistournament2025.

Families and Friends! Get a team of 2–6 people together and join the Hunt on Saturday 30 August from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Make your way across campus to collect as many GPS pins as you can within the 60-minute time limit. The fastest team to complete the course in full wins! There will also be additional challenges and hidden items around campus for bonus points. Yes, siblings are welcome to join in this great afternoon of family-friendly fun!

Tickets will be available on Eventbrite from Monday 28 July.

Start Line: Meet at the Prep carpark by 3:15pm sharp
Finish Line Fun: There will be a sausage sizzle and jumping castle at the P&F Centre

Prizes awarded for:

• Fastest team
• Best dressed
• Top scavenger

What to bring:

• A smartphone or Garmin device with the MapRun app downloaded and a profile set up beforehand (instructions here)
• Comfortable shoes
• Hat, sunscreen, and water
• Small bag (to stash your finds and snacks)

Let the Hunt begin!

For more information, please contact Nicola Britton, Community Liaison Officer | community@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6155.

Tickets available via Eventbrite 

To book your tickets, please click on the following link: https://bit.ly/St-Peters-2025-...

Year 7–8 CBCA Readers' Cup

Last Tuesday, Langer Library staff accompanied two Year 9 teams to the CBCA Reader's Cup competition at St Augustine's College, Ipswich. The annual Readers’ Cup event challenges students to read widely, work collaboratively and continue developing a love of reading. This year, the team read a range of texts that included contemporary, dystopian, mystery, and gothic fiction (see covers below). Teams prepared during weekly meetings, discussing the novels and testing one another on the characters, settings, themes and events of each book. I am delighted to share that St Peters Team 1 placed second, while St Peters Team 2 placed fourth. Well done students! Congratulations on the way in which you represented the College in such a positive manner.

Langer Library – Opening Hours Reminder

Langer Library is open from 7:45am – 8:30pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 7:45am – 4:00pm on Fridays.

Welcome to new Langer Library staff members

We have recently welcomed three new staff members to the Langer Library team. Mrs Leith Charlton (Mondays and Fridays) and Mrs Belinda Byrne (Tuesdays to Thursdays) are our new Teacher Librarians, while Lottie Johnston has joined us in the role of Library Assistant. Please make sure to say hello when you’re next in the library.

Happy reading!

Christina Wheeler
Head of Secondary Library Services

The subject selection process has been the focus for Academic Hub staff during the first few weeks of this term and information sessions and assembly presentations have now been completed.

All parent information sessions and Subject Handbooks can be viewed on Firefly. It is essential to consult these resources before deciding on your preferences.

Parents and students commencing in Years 9, 10 and 11 in 2026 will receive an email from Academic Operations regarding logins and the process of completing subject selections on Friday 1 August. Please note that the Parent Information Session PowerPoints also show parents how to enter selections into Web Preferences. Please email Academic Operations if you have any questions or concerns regarding this via a.operations@stpeters.qld.edu.au

SET (Senior Education and Training) Plan Meetings

Year 10 students and their parents are invited to attend a voluntary SET Plan meeting, where a staff member will offer guidance on suitable pathways/subjects for students as they work towards achieving their post-school goals. It is advised to prepare for these meetings by reviewing the relevant 2026 Subject Handbooks, which will allow staff to respond and cater for the specific needs of each student.

The SET Plan Meetings will be held from Monday 4 August to Thursday 7 August in the CLI Building. There is no need to make an appointment, as all parents and students will be invited via a deli-style numbering arrangement. Please be mindful of potential wait times and allow around 15 minutes for the discussion.

The dates and times for the meetings are as follows:

Week 4 – SET Plan Interviews

• Monday 4 August, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Tuesday 5 August, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Wednesday 6 August, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
• Thursday 7 August, 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Please do not hesitate to contact the Academic Hub should you have any questions.

Ross Boyle
Head of Curriculum

To foster intercultural understanding and respect, all IB Diploma Programme students at St Peters study a second language as part of their course of study. We offer a range of languages, including French B, German B, Chinese B, Japanese B, and Spanish Ab Initio. While Language B subjects are designed for students continuing their language journey from Years 7 to 10, Spanish Ab Initio is suited for students new to the language, offering them a unique opportunity to begin their language learning at a senior level.

In the IB Diploma, all subjects are interconnected through the Core, including Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). Last week, as part of their TOK course, our Year 11 students explored the role of language in the acquisition and production of knowledge during a TOK & Languages Workshop. Students participated collaboratively in this workshop from the perspective of both English and the additional language/s they are learning or speak at home. This year, we had the bonus of having the German Exchange students join us to provide their perspective on the relationship between language and knowledge as well.

During the workshop, there was rich discussion surrounding the role language plays in communicating and sharing knowledge. The cultural implications of different languages and their cultural customs and traditions was also a theme that was deeply considered, as culture has a significant impact on the way we experience the world. Some examples of the knowledge questions that were explored include:

• How does your culture influence the way you perceive others and events? Do people from different cultures (manifested through different customs and traditions) live in different worlds?
• Is it possible for someone who does not belong to a culture to understand its customs and traditions and speak about them? Can you give specific examples?
• How does the disappearance of customs and traditions (particularly in Indigenous societies) represent a loss of knowledge and cultural diversity?

Thank you to all our Year 11 IB and German Exchange students who embraced this workshop with enthusiasm. Their responses demonstrated not only deep thinking and critical reflection, but also a growing awareness of the value of culture, language, and community in shaping knowledge and understanding. A big thank you also goes to our TOK teachers, Ms Magar, Mr Meredith and Dr Atherton, and the IB Language teachers, Madame Cassard, Mr Ganderton, Ms Nalevanko, Ms Zhu and Ms Xue, who gave up their time to participate and share their perspectives in discussions. This workshop is an example of St Peters’ Plus Ultra in action and a wonderful celebration of the global perspectives students in the IBDP get to explore.

Susannah Treschman
IBDP Core Coordinator

Book an Adventure: Book in Primary Libraries!

Term 3 is all about Book Week in the Primary libraries (Lower Primary Library and Woodrow Library).

Since 1945, The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has celebrated Book Week in educational institutions, bookstores, and libraries across Australia. The theme for CBCA Book Week 2025 is Book an Adventure. We will be celebrating Children's Book Week in Week 6 (18–22 Aug) with activities in both libraries and a culminating Primary Years (P–6) Book Week Chapel and Book Week Assembly on Friday 22 August.

Book Week Celebration and Fundraising

To celebrate Children's Book Week, the Primary Years will again hold its annual Book Week Celebration and Giving Day, which will take place on Friday 22 August. This year, we will be participating in a special Book Week assembly in the Dron Auditorium in the PAC.

Prep to Year 6 students are encouraged to join staff in creating a homemade costume to come dressed as a favourite book character. The dress-up day is the culmination of a term's worth of exploring quality Australian children's literature, its creators, and nurturing our students as readers. The focus is on showcasing a student's favourite character from a book. We ask students to bring a gold coin donation for our Book Week Fundraising Project, supporting the literacy of young people living in out-of-home care through The Pyjama Foundation.

A simple idea to connect the costume to a book is to create a 'book lanyard' (below) for your child to wear on the day – this quickly identifies their character and allows us as teachers to talk to your child about why they have chosen that character and what they love about the books. We encourage inexpensive, homemade costumes – often, a clever prop is all that is needed.

Book Week at Home

If you would like to explore this year's CBCA Book of the Year shortlisted titles with your children at home, please make use of our Primary Years subscription to Story Box Hub. They have excellent recordings of all the shortlisted titles and several interviews with the creators.

Link: https://storyboxhub.com/
Story Box Hub Username: splcjnr
Password: splcjnr1

The 2025 CBCA shortlisted books that are available on Story Box Hub can be found here.

St Peters and Premier’s Reading Challenge

Throughout Term 3, Primary Years students are encouraged to take part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) and the St Peters Reading Challenge!

Reading challenges are a great way to encourage students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Students are encouraged to select a range of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for their reading ability and record the titles of the books. Students have been given a reader record form to tally books read throughout the challenge.

Every student who completes the Premier's Reading Challenge and returns the completed record reader form will receive a certificate of achievement from the Premier. All books count, and book suggestions are available on the PRC website: https://prc.median.com.au/BookList

We thank parents and teachers for supporting St Peters libraries and their activities, particularly in promoting a lifelong love of reading.

Have a wonderful term celebrating books and reading!

Mrs Daley, Ms ten Hacken and Ms Hoger
Primary Libraries St Peters

The term has begun at a rapid pace, with the Junior  High precinct buzzing from dawn until dusk, and it has been great to watch students embrace every opportunity on offer.

‘Shock Therapy’ Performance

Last week, our Year 9 cohort experienced 'The Apology', a hard-hitting theatre piece by Shock Therapy Productions. The performance explored the ripple effect of bullying, prompting thoughtful discussion in subsequent Pastoral Care sessions. Students noted the authenticity of the characters and the real‑world scenarios. Staff will continue to build on these themes in Pastoral Care.

Housekeeping: Lost Property

A significant volume of unnamed items has found its way to Junior High administration over the past fortnight. To ensure belongings are quickly reunited with their owners, please:

• Clearly label all clothing, hats, lunch boxes and water bottles with first and last names
• Use a permanent marker or sew‑in label that can withstand regular washing
• Remind your child to check Lost Property if something goes missing

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

Week 1 of Term 3 saw the entire Year 8 cohort head to the beautiful QCCC Mapleton campsite for four days of fun-filled activities together. The aim of the camp was to foster new friendships among the cohort, build teamwork and leadership skills, develop students’ strengths, and build resilience by stepping out of our comfort zones and trying something new.

Students participated in a range of activities throughout the week, including harness activities such as the giant swing, crate climb, flying fox, and the climbing wall. They also developed their navigational skills through orienteering and canoeing, and improved their accuracy by participating in archery. Additionally, they learned about foods from our natural environment through their Bush Tucker sessions.

During the evenings, we enjoyed listening to the Tribal Link storytelling, which outlined First Nations creation stories and the history of the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara people. We also enjoyed a delicious traditional meal and spent time around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and savouring lemon myrtle tea. Students also experienced life outside by camping in a tent for an evening, as a stepping stone for their preparation for Ironbark next year.

I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the staff who attended Year 8 camp to ensure this was a fantastic opportunity for our Year 8 cohort to learn, engage, and enjoy time with one another. It was a pleasure spending time with both the staff and students, and enjoying the learning that occurs outside the classroom.

Allie Walsh
Year 8 Coordinator (Acting)

Announcing our 1st Teams for Tennis, Basketball, and Rugby

Ahead of Round 1 of Term 3 AIC Sport, we announced our St Peters 1st IV Tennis, 1st V Basketball and our Senior Rugby Team last Wednesday night. 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, alongside Head of Life-Wide Learning, Sarah Delaney. 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.

Congratulations

Thoma B (Year 7) toured Austria in late July, playing in three major junior tennis tournaments. Competing in both singles and doubles, he represented Australia alongside five others. Thoma reached the boys' doubles finals at JUFA and the Austrian Youth Open, facing top international talent across the 12U and 14U categories, from the USA, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Great Britain. This is a phenomenal achievement, and we look forward to Thoma participating for the First IV Tennis team this term.

Track & Field

With the first Track & Field meet for boys fast approaching on 28 August, it is essential that boys attend their nominated sessions consistently. Athletes should prioritise Tuesday afternoon sessions at UQ.

Click here for the Track & Field training schedule

basketball

Round 1 of the AIC Basketball season began with an exciting clash against St Patrick’s College. It was a strong and promising start for St Peters, particularly for our junior teams, who showcased great spirit and skill across the board. After a focused pre-season filled with commitment and hard work, it was rewarding to see that effort translate into performance on the court.

Standout Performances:

• The 5A team commenced the round with a win, marking a strong start to their St Peters Basketball journey
• Our 9A, 9B, and 9C teams delivered a clean sweep at home
• Both our 8A and 7A teams recorded wins, marking a great weekend for our Junior High basketballers

Congratulations to all players and coaches for representing the College with pride. We look forward to building on this momentum in Round 2!

rugby league

Round 1 of AIC Rugby League kicked off with our Senior boys playing in the 2nd XIII, starting with a win, while several teams played competitive matches.

Our Rugby League focus round is just around the corner, with our first home game vs Iona College on Saturday 9 August for Round 3.

tennis

The 2025 Queensland Secondary Schools Team Tennis (QSSTT) Opens State Finals were held recently at the UQ Tennis Centre. Over the course of two days of competition, ten boys and five girls from various regions competed, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. St Peters finished a credible 5th against talented opposition. Michael H (Year 10) was awarded the sportsmanship award for fair play during the tournament. A great start before the AIC Season!

Golf

Congratulations to the St Peters Golf team: Douglas G (Year 11), Alex B (Year 11), Tanna C (Year 10), Aaron W (Year 10) and Xiao (Year 8) who competed in the AIC Championships held at Keperra Golf and Country Club on Monday 21 July. St Peters tied sixth in the Balharry Shield (Net competition).

Individual Net Results:

T13: Aaron W, Xiao N. T18 Tanna C, T26 Alex, T37 Douglas G

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS

Help us celebrate the sporting achievements of St Peters students who have represented at State or National level by submitting their details here.

With so many students competing across a wide range of sports, this will ensure your child’s accomplishment is recognised and can be considered for College celebrations.

this week in sport

AIC Basketball, Tennis, and Rugby League are the current in-season boys' AIC sports this term, and training is currently well underway. 

For details of times and venues for this weekend’s AIC Sport schedule, please check the information on the St Peters App.

ST PETERS semester 2 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

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

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

Tennis Coordinator
Miss Lija Marshall l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Track and Field Coordinator (Boys)
Mr Daniel Fraser d.fraser@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Golf Coordinator
Mr Daniel Fraser d.fraser@stpeters.qld.edu.au

ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS

All St Peters students attending a St Peters sporting event or game outside of regular College hours are expected to wear their formal uniform. Students not in the correct attire may be asked to leave the venue.

WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS

For any wet weather updates or unexpected changes to AIC sport, please check the St Peters App for notifications and alerts. We will endeavour to keep everyone informed about training cancellations and game day changes throughout the week.

Dan Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

cOMMUNICATION

The Sports Newsletter will now move to a fortnightly rotation. Important information such as training times, match day schedules and cancellations will continue to be shared with our community via the St Peters App. All students and parents are encouraged to download the St Peters App to their mobile device and regularly check the Sports section of the app for the latest information.

QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD

Well done to all the girls who attended training during the first few weeks of Term 3! Your commitment is commendable, and it's great to see such strong enthusiasm early in the season. 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.

2025 QGSSSA Season Calendar – CLICK HERE

2025 QGSSSA Training Schedule – CLICK HERE

• Tuesdays at UQ are our priority training afternoon, as all events are 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 the Indooroopilly internal bus stop at 3:30pm and return at 5:15pm.
• Students who are involved in other Term 3 sports are expected to attend at least one Track & Field Session outside of their training schedule.
• If you have an extracurricular commitment, such as sport/music, and cannot attend any sessions, please email Miss Knight to discuss a solution for your schedule.

QGSSSA Meet #1 – Friday 8 August

We are looking forward to the first QGSSSA meet, which will be held on Friday 8 August at the UQ Athletics Centre. The bus will depart from Indooroopilly at 3:30pm. Please note that there will be no return bus for day students.

To view the program and sign on for Meet #1 - CLICK HERE

This season, IMPI will continue to provide prizes for age group winners in selected Track & Field events. These events have been highlighted on the program.

Girls will be emailed a form each week, which they are required to complete by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, to confirm their attendance. If they are unable to attend, they need to email Miss Knight to advise of their absence.

Uniform for the 2025 Season:

• St Peters Track & Field singlet – compulsory for meets
• New St Peters grey training shirt – compulsory for training and meets
• St Peters bike pants/shorts – NO other coloured bike pants/shorts are permitted
• New St Peters sports jumper – optional, but meet venues do get cold during Term 3
• No slides, Birkenstocks or Crocs are permitted. Students must wear enclosed shoes to, during, and from training and meets

The QGSSSA lead-up meets are a crucial part of our preparation for the Track & Field Championships in Week 10. These meets provide excellent competition practice and play a significant role in our team selection process.

qgsssa Winter Fixtures – Netball, Hockey, Volleyball & Tennis

Congratulations to all teams on a successful first two rounds! 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 home game.

Netball Focus Round – Saturday 2 August

This Saturday is Netball Focus Round! Please join us to cheer on the Opens at 8:30am on Harts Road Courts. I would like to thank the students and P&F group in advance for their support. A reminder that all non-playing spectators must be in full school uniform.

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.

Term 3 Sport Captains

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to lead their respective sports in 2025:

• Hockey Captain: Marcelle T
• Hockey Vice-Captain: Charlotte P
• Netball Captains: Charlotta E & Tia M
• Netball Vice-Captains: Willow P & Julia S
• Rhythmic Gymnastics Captain: Emily B
• Rhythmic Gymnastics Vice-Captain: Emma T
• Rowing Captain: Poppy Y
• Rowing Vice Captain: Maya MH
• Tennis Captain: Arabella N
• Volleyball Captains: Elspeth A & Bonnie M
• Volleyball Vice-Captains: Greta K & Tabby N

Term 3 Open team presentation

In Week 1, Head of College, Tim Kotzur joined us to present the Open uniforms to our 2025 QGSSSA Open Hockey, Netball, Tennis, and Volleyball teams and our BSRA Open 1st VIII crew.

It was wonderful to have parents attend the presentation as we celebrated the girls' achievements before the start of the season. During the presentation, Mr Kotzur spoke about the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level and the importance of being role models for our younger students. He also spoke about the significance of our motto ‘Plus Ultra’, encouraging the girls to strive for personal and team excellence in their respective Sports. We thank Mr Kotzur for joining us and motivating the girls.

Congratulations to the following students on their selection in the 2025 Open Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Tennis and Volleyball teams:

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Congratulations to all students who competed at the St Margaret’s Invitational Meet on Friday 25 July. A reminder that the open presentation and full dress rehearsal will take place on Wednesday 6 August, in the Indoor Gym from 5:00pm.

Good luck to our Rhythmic Gymnastics girls, coaches and Miss Moore for the QGSSSA Championships on Friday 8 August at Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre. We know you will represent the College well!

rOWING

It was fantastic to see the girls’ success at the South Queensland Schools Championships Regatta.

Year 11 Coxed Four – Lily R, Mia M, Yoyo W, Steph P and Tess C (cox) – Gold
Year 12 Pair – Yoyo W and Steph P – Gold
Year 12 Pair – Lily R and Mia M – Silver
Open Eight – Poppy Y, Scarlett H, Alex W, Maya M, Lily R, Mia M, Yoyo W, Steph P and Tess C (cox) – Bronze

We now shift our focus to the upcoming regattas of the BSRA season at the Queensland State Rowing Centre, Wyaralong Dam, on Saturdays. After many months of dedicated training, both on and off the water, we are expecting some very competitive racing. We wish all crews the best of luck in the competition.

Student Achievements

Equestrian

Congratulations to Anika D, Jemma H, and Jessica B, who all qualified and competed at the Interschool State Championships in Showjumping over the school holidays.

Jessica also competed throughout the year in the Eventing Leaderboard and has qualified with her horse J'Adore Chance to represent St Peters at the Equestrian Australia National Championships in Sydney in September at the AV80cm.

We are incredibly proud of Anika, Jemma, and Jessica for their outstanding dedication and success, and we wish Jessica the very best as she prepares to represent St Peters on the national stage—what an amazing accomplishment!

Share your achievements!

We would like to acknowledge student sporting achievements throughout the year. If your daughter has competed at a national or international level, please click here to share the details with us.

TERM 4 Sport siGN ON

QGSSSA Badminton

• Training schedule and season calendar are available on the St Peters App
• QGSSSA Senior Championships (Years 10–12) | Saturday 11 October
• QGSSSA Junior Championships (Years 7–9) | Saturday 18 October
• Click HERE to sign on

BMJC Water Polo (Age 11-18)

• Fixtures are played on Saturdays in Term 4 and Term 1
• Please note that this is a user-pay activity. More information is available on the St Peters App
• It is not possible to play BMJC Water Polo and QGSSSA AFL
• Click HERE to sign on

Term 4 Cricket and AFL Sign Ons will be shared via email and posted on the St Peters App soon. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Knight.

ST PETERS 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 SPORT COORDINATORS

Track & Field
Ainslee Knight – a.knight@stpeters.qld.qdu.au

Netball
Miss Hannah Le Sage & Miss Emily Moore – h.lesage@stpeters.qld.edu.au
& e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Hockey
Mr Cameron Glass – c.glass@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Tennis
Mrs Lija Marshall – l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Volleyball
Miss Laura Buckby – l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Badminton & Rhythmic Gymnastics
Miss Emily Moore – e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Rowing
Mr Lachlan Allen – l.allen@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Water Polo
Miss Hannah Le Sage – h.lesage@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Ainslee Knight
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

PRIMARY SPORT RESULTS WRAP-UP

It’s been another action-packed week of Primary Sport, with our students showing fantastic spirit, resilience, and teamwork across a range of competitions.

AIC Rugby League

Our Primary Rugby League team went down 38–24 in a high-scoring contest. With a number of boys unavailable, it was a strong effort from those who took the field and a good foundation to build on as we look ahead to this week’s match against Marist College.

AIC Primary Basketball

A mixed bag of results for our basketballers in Round 3:

• 5A secured a strong 32–17 win, showing excellent teamwork and hustle
• 6A fought hard but fell short, 30–18
• 6C continued to build their cohesion despite a 35–9 loss
• 5C unfortunately had no game this week. The boys continue to show great enthusiasm and commitment as they develop their skills

WDNA Netball

While results from Saturday are still coming in, we’re pleased to report that the WDNA Netball Carnival held on Sunday was a huge success! Thank you to all families and coaches for your support in making the day so memorable. We look forward to sharing more about the carnival in next week’s update.

Andrews Cup Track & Field – Meet #1

Our Andrews Cup athletes had a fantastic first meet, with many girls proudly representing the College for the very first time. It was a joyful and inspiring afternoon filled with strong performances and plenty of personal bests. Information for Meet #2 has now been distributed.

Northern Eagles District Track & Field

Last week, a number of our students represented the College at the Northern Eagles District Track & Field Trials. It was a great day of competition, and we commend all students for their effort, sportsmanship, and determination. A special congratulations to those students who have now qualified for the Met West Regional Championships—an outstanding achievement!

Brisbane Short Course Swimming

Congratulations to our Primary St Peters Western swimmers who competed at the Brisbane Short Course Championships last weekend. The students delivered outstanding performances, bringing home a huge number of medals across a range of events. A brilliant result that reflects their dedication and training!

Girls Touch Football Opportunity – Graceville Hounds

At St Peters, we are always looking for ways to increase opportunities for girls in sport. We’re excited to announce that registrations are now open for Graceville Hounds Girls Touch Football for girls in Years 4–6 and those entering Year 7 in 2026 (U10 & U12 age groups).

Key Information:

• Pre-season Training: Sundays 3, 10 & 17 August, 3:00–4:30pm at Harts Rd Oval
• Season: Sundays 24 August – 17 November (10 weeks + holiday break)
• Game Times: U10 – 2:00pm | U12 – 3:20pm or 4:00pm / Game Location: Somerfields, Rocklea
• Cost: $115.00 Nomination Fee + $52.00 Annual Touch Football Registration + $45.00 Playing Jersey = Total: $212.00
• Uniform: A Graceville Hounds jersey is required and can be purchased here: Hounds Touch Shop – Player Shirt

This competition offers a great weekend sports option with no weekday training once games begin, perfect for busy families.

Register Now

Click here to register (default age shows U12 – students will be moved after trials)
Deadline: Monday 4 August

Please direct any questions to Miss Laura Buckby (Touch Coordinator) or Mr Ben Shields.

Primary SPORT term 3 sign-ons

AIC RUGBY LEAGUE INFORMATION CLICK HERE 
Monday/Thursday Training / Saturday AM Matches
Coordinator – Mr Tyrell Barker t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

GRACEVILLE HOUNDS CLICK HERE
Sunday PM Matches
Coordinator – Miss Laura Buckby l.buckby@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC TENNIS INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Friday PM Training / Saturday  AM Matches
Coordinators – Mr Ben Shields b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au / Mrs Lija Marshall l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

TRACK & FIELD INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Tuesday / Thursday Training
Coordinator – Mr Ben Shields b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC BASKETBALL INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Wednesday Training / Friday PM Fixtures
Coordinator – Miss Georgia Smith g.c.smith@stpeters.qld.edu.au

BJMC WATER POLO INFORMATION CLICK HERE
Coordinator – Miss Hannah Le Sage H.LeSage@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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 wet 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 3 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

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

5 August – Andrews Cup Track & Field Metro Meet #2 
6 August – CBSQ Girls Basketball Gala Day
11 August – Andrews Cup Track & Field Metro Meet #3 
24 August – Graceville Hounds Touch Round 1 
25 August – Inter-Lutheran Track & Field Championships
28 August – AIC Track & Field Meet #1 
2/2 September – Met West Track & Field 
3 September – AIC Track & Field Meet #2 
11 September – AIC Track & Field Meet #3 
17 September – AIC Track & Field Meet #4 
9/10 October – AIC Track & Field Championships

Ben Shields
Primary Sport Coordinator