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The Olympics are upon us!! And you will (living slightly in the future from when I am writing this), no doubt, have seen or heard even more of the incredible work of our Australian team. We are, as is understandable, particularly aware of our personal connections, and I proudly informed several friends over the weekend that numerous Olympians are current or former students of St Peters. I am not much of a sports person but I, like many others, will tune into two weeks of remarkable feats of human ability. For me it is a moment, but for the athletes it’s their whole life - train and compete and push and strain and be ranked by accomplishment. It’s a momentous achievement to even make it to the Olympics, let alone to win a medal.

In the bible, our lives are compared with a competition. Paul, particularly, draws on this image repeatedly.

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? ‘Run in such a way as to get the prize.’ 1 Corinthians 9:24 tells us to push, push, push as there is a prize at stake. And in a different competition, ‘…God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.’ 1 Corinthians 1:27 reveals that God’s choice is not always the strongest and best. What’s important in the race being run, is faithfulness to finish. The key is faithfulness.

While our incredible Olympians are out competing, we admire and champion their faithfulness to the race. They have already made us proud, and God proud too. And God’s focus on faithfulness means that you, having not made the Olympic team, please God by your faithfulness to the callings in front of you. And it is a relief that God does not play favourites based on our abilities. When Jesus walked the earth, he made it clear that the people whom the world and the church had rejected were the people he would welcome. He said it was the sick who needed him, not the healthy. What this equates to for us, is that the you and me of the world, who are not the quickest, the smartest, the most spiritual, the strongest or the best are just as significant, and just as welcome in God’s kingdom, as the cream of our sporting crop.

Some closing thoughts:

For those who feel like you may be the ‘spiritually sick’: God welcomes you, and fire will not rain from heaven when you reach out to God in prayer or connection with a community of believers.

For those who might not feel like the ‘spiritually sick’: There is much to do – train, race, serve, etc. – but none of it will ‘earn’ God’s love. We respond to what God has done and given by our works and achievements. There may be much to do, but there is nothing to prove.

And for all our Olympians and their families: Congratulations and we are proud of you, run faithfully, give it your all, and enjoy the experience!

Ben Lyons
Chaplain at Springfield

Dear Parents and Guardians,

To enhance safety on all internal roads, St Peters Lutheran College has implemented new speed limits. The general speed limit is now 20kph, while shared zones are strictly limited to 10kph. This includes Chapel Road, Prep Centre crossing, and College Drive (from Ross Roy to the end of the College Bus stop). New signage has been installed to indicate these changes.

Drop Off & Pick Up Guidelines

For the safety of all students, staff, and parents, please adhere to the following guidelines when driving and parking around the College:

Set Down & Pick Up Restrictions: Set down and pick up of students on College grounds are not permitted. Parents and visitors must drop off and pick up students outside the College grounds from 7:00am to 8:15am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Non-Designated Zones: The following locations are not to be used for set down or pick up at any time:
- Ross Roy visitors parking
- Business Centre visitors parking
- Schneider Staff Carpark
- Chapel Carpark
- 50m Pool entrance area / Founders Way
- Area beside Boys Boarding
- 25m Pool Carpark
- Primary Years Staff Carpark (near Stolz Oval)
- On any roundabout

Speed Limits: The general speed limit on campus is 20kph. In shared zones, the limit is 10kph (Chapel Road, Prep Centre crossing, and College Drive).
Road Rules: Follow all road rules, signs, and directions as you would on any public road. Pay attention to 'No standing' and 'Parking' signs. Never double park or park in 'No stopping' zones or on yellow lines.
Pedestrian Zones: High traffic pedestrian zones are marked with a large red area within a yellow border. Be cautious and give right of way to pedestrians in these zones.
Boom Gates: Prep Centre and Rainforest boom gates are closed during the following periods:
- 7:45am – 8:15am
- 2:45pm – 3:30pm
Parking: Prep Parents are to only park in designated bays in the Prep Carpark. Double parking is prohibited.
Student Drivers: Students and learner drivers are not permitted to drive through the College grounds at any time.
Student Drivers: Student drivers are not allowed to park on College ground at any time.
Mobile Phones: Do not use mobile phones while driving.

Drop Off & Pick Up Outside College Grounds

Child safety and illegal parking around school zones remain a concern. Parking spaces during peak times are limited, and unsafe practices can arise. Brisbane City Council will regulate parking activities to ensure safe driving during these times. Council officers will monitor school zones, and fines may be issued for illegal parking (e.g., parking on yellow lines).

We encourage you to visit the Brisbane City Council website to learn more about parking regulations.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our College community.

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

As we navigate the academic year together, we would like to take a moment to emphasize the significance of keeping your personal information up to date.

Maintaining accurate and current records is crucial for several reasons:

Emergency Situations: In case of an emergency involving your child, having the most recent contact details, including phone numbers and addresses, ensures that we can reach you promptly. Timely communication is essential to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students.

Health and Medical Records: Accurate health information is vital for our school's healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care in case of illness or injury. Updated contact details are crucial in reaching you for consent or additional information when needed. Medical information includes, but is not limited to medical conditions, medication and medication permissions, allergies, ongoing medical and general consents, and dietary requirements.

Communication Channels: We rely on various communication channels to keep you informed about important school events, academic progress, and other pertinent information. Keeping your email addresses, phone numbers and other contact information current ensures that you receive timely updates.

School Policies and Procedures: As school policies and procedures evolve, we need to keep you informed about any changes that may impact your child's education. Updated contact information ensures that you are aware of any modifications or new initiatives.

Parental Involvement: We value your involvement in your child's education. Having accurate contact information allows us to invite you to parent-teacher conferences, school events and other opportunities for parental engagement.

How to update your Personal Information:

To facilitate the update of your personal information, we have made the process simple and accessible. Please log in to the Community Portal using your MyStPeters parent ID and password: http://mystpeters.com.

Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated, as it contributes to the overall safety, wellbeing, and success of your child's educational journey.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a continued partnership in your child's education.

Download the guide here.

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

year of schooling
category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).

The document below can be downloaded here.

Join us for an inspiring session with Dr Justin Coulson, renowned co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance. As the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and the author of nine best-selling books on raising resilient children, Justin is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted authorities on parenting, relationships, and wellbeing.

We’ve all heard the news. A former Sydney schoolgirl. A petition. Literally thousands of stories of sexual assault. Non-consensual sexual encounters that are claimed to be common-place occurrences at parties for teens.

And our kids think it’s normal. They think it’s just how things are.

How are we supposed to talk to our children – our teenagers – about consent, respect, alcohol and other drugs, staying safe, and all of the risks they face? Between us not knowing what to say, or when or how to say it, and our kids not willing to hear it, we’re in a tough spot. But we have to have the conversations. We must. So where do we start?

Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts and father to six daughters, has put together a presentation designed specifically for parents of high school students. In this session, you’ll hear:

What teenagers are getting up to in terms of alcohol, drugs, pornography, and sex;
Why they think they know everything (and why it’s so hard to teach them anything);
Simple ways to have the conversations your teenager needs to have in a way that invites them to want to listen;
The critical things every parent must do to reduce the risk that their child will be either a perpetrator or a victim of non-consensual sexual activity (assault).
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools to have those difficult conversations with your child/ren around sex, consent and staying safe. This is an event not to be missed.

All proceeds from the Symposium will be donated to a children’s charity.

Purchase your tickets here for $5.00

Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you at Symposium 2.

Next week, as we look forward to celebrating Multicultural Week at St Peters, it is my pleasure to outline the Primary Years Language Learning Policy. Language learning recognises the following areas: support for learners who have English as an additional language or dialect (EALD); additional language learning for all students (German); host language learning for all students (English) and honouring students’ mother tongue.

Staff and students in the Primary Years believe:

All students should have access to the curriculum regardless of their Mother Tongue.
That our Language program should be inclusive and represent the diversity of our student population.
All students have the capacity to learn an additional language.
Learning an additional language develops students’ awareness of the global community through language and culture.
Through learning additional languages, students become cognitively more flexible, creative and better at problem-solving.
It is essential that language skills are developed from an early age across the whole curriculum.
All teachers are responsible for fostering language development including classroom and all specialist teachers.
That students should be provided with ample opportunities to use language in real-life, purposeful settings.
In enabling students to be confident, articulate communicators with purpose.
In valuing and respecting students’ mother tongue
That each child’s culture and language is an essential part of who they are and therefore should be celebrated.
It is important for students to speak together in their native tongue to assist with understanding the content of school, and to provide a cognitive break from speaking English all day.
That being a global citizen includes developing tolerance and respect for others.

If you would like to read more about Language Learning in the Primary Years, our belief statement can be found here.

JEANS FOR GENES

Each year the Children’s Medical Research Institute hosts the national ‘Jeans for Genes’ Day.

1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders. That's 12 children born every minute worldwide.

This Friday, 2 August, students in the Primary Years can wear their favourite denim jeans together with their house or sports shirt in support of this worthy cause.

Sports shoes and St Peters hat are compulsory on this day.

PLEASE ALSO BRING ALONG A GOLD COIN DONATION.

Lisa Challenor
Head of Primary Years

Some reminders to parents and students in Junior High regarding upcoming events:

Friday 2 August – Jeans for Genes Day
Saturday 3 August – St Peters Open Day (10:00am – 2:00pm)
Monday 5 August – online Subject Selection preferences due for 2025 - current Year 8 into Year 9 and current Year 9 into Year 10. 9EF classes currently at
Ironbark have an extension on this deadline until Monday 19 August (Week 7)
Friday 9 August – Parade of Nations to celebrate Multicultural Week

Chapel re-opening

We were very excited in both Junior High and the Senior School this week to have access once again to the College’s beautiful Chapel for our Year-level worship and devotions. For our Year 7 students, their introduction to the restored Chapel this week was particularly significant as they have not previously had the opportunity to experience the ambience and spirituality of the Chapel environs. The Chapel Rejuvenation Project has been one that has necessarily been architecturally sensitive to the original design and vision of the architect, Karl Langer. The Chapel was built in 1968 by W. W. Groom and was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 7 December 2012.

Junior High not only gained a new Chaplain earlier this term when we welcomed and installed Chaplain Peter Schmidhauser, but we have now regained access to a wonderful building in which our students can pray and worship together. These weekly Chapel sessions will be combined sessions for Years 7–8, 9–10 and 11–12, albeit held on different days.

St Peters You’ve Got Talent (SPYGT) in Junior High

An entertaining night of SPYGT last Friday, showcasing the talents of students from Years 7-12, saw Junior High students take out both First and Third places. Our congratulations are extended to Year 9 student, Jazzy P, who enthralled the audience with her piano and vocal rendition of ‘Leave a Light On’ by Tom Walker. A bit more up tempo and encouraging the audience to clap along, was Year 7 student, Josh S, whose performance of Sia’s ‘Titanium’ saw him awarded Third place for SPYGT 2024. Well done Jazzy and Josh! We look forward to you sharing your talents with all of Junior High at upcoming Assemblies this term. Well done also to Ella S (Year 10), a regular performer in SPYGT, who was awarded second place this year.

Wellbeing session - Healthy Habits For Life

On Wednesday this week, The Year 8 cohort attended a Wellbeing session called “Setting Healthy Habits For Life” presented by Katherine Maslen from the Shift Clinic. The presentation covered important topics for adolescents including diet, sleep, hydration, movement, managing stress and mental health. Students were encouraged to implement healthy habits to see improved energy, moods, cognitive ability, happiness and fitness. Katherine provided the students with a range of simple strategies to help them in setting healthy habits and we encourage you to speak with your child to help them implement the habits in the coming weeks.

Katherine’s presentation was part of our series of Wellbeing sessions in Junior High, where our students are reminded of some of the ways to help improve their mental and physical wellbeing. This includes turning off technology [mobile phones/computers/internet] several times during each day and consciously doing calming activities such as deep breathing and muscle and joint stretching. Students are also reminded to eat healthy food and drink water; to consider the positive effects of sleep and to practise self-calming breathing to wind-down or slow-down or to reduce anxiety.

Many teenagers are missing out on a deep sleep because they are electronically connected 24/7 and both their physical and mental health are suffering as a result. Suggested strategies to improve this include the following:

Junior High students’ phones and computers should be turned off at [about] 8:30pm
There should be some ‘down-time’ between switching off the technology and going to bed
Remove the phone and the computer from the bedroom
Use an alarm clock if necessary, rather than the phone alarm
Sleep with a neck-supporting pillow and on a firm mattress
Bedrooms should be dark, quiet and well-ventilated
No large meals or caffeine (coffee, Coke, Pepsi, energy drinks etc…) should be consumed prior to bedtime.

Students will have the opportunity to continue discussing healthy habits during upcoming Form lessons in the coming weeks.

Kelly Fox
Acting Head of Junior High

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Carers of students studying 10 Advanced Mathematics,

Having had the opportunity to speak with the 10 Advanced Maths students regarding subject selections, I thought it would be useful to share with you some further information to help in making your decisions.

The 10 Advanced Mathematics course at St Peters is designed to prepare students to perform as well as possible in their senior studies and includes extension material and challenge beyond the minimum requirements.

As a department, we are pleased with the performances of our students in their senior studies and wish to share with you some insights, which we hope will help in the selection of the best-suited Mathematics course for 2025.

Currently, approximately 60% of the cohort select Mathematical Methods and 30% select Specialist Mathematics as compared to the state; 15% and 5%, respectively.
In 2023, all students passed Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are major contributors to ATAR results. The scaling effect of both subjects is significant.
Successful completion of Specialist Mathematics provides a bonus 2 ATAR points for most university courses.
Successful completion of IB Higher Level (IB HL) Mathematics provides a bonus 2 ATAR points for most university courses.
Grade point boundaries for IB grades change from year to year.

What does this mean for a student when selecting their subjects?

If a student is obtaining a C+ by the end of Year 10 or better and are studying under the ATAR system they should be selecting Mathematical Methods, and we strongly suggest they consider studying Specialist Mathematics as well.
If a student is likely to obtain a C+ to C- by the end of Year 10, studying Mathematical Methods will, on average, lead to a scaled contribution to your ATAR approximately 15 marks better (resulting in an ATAR roughly 3 higher) compared with selecting General Maths.
If, by the end of Year 10 you are working to capacity and are still obtaining a D or below, studying General Maths is likely to lead to a better result overall.

In all subject selection, students are required to complete regular homework and actively engage in class. Comprehensive learning material and revision material is provided; however, the emphasis is on student engagement and reflection.

On the following page is some information regarding the performance of our students in the various Senior Maths Subjects from last year. As can be seen, the hard work of students, and the dedicated SPLC Maths staff is well rewarded in year 12.

Douglas Bransgrove
Head of Mathematics

Paris 2024 Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics are well underway, and we are thrilled to see some of our very own St Peters alumni shining on the world stage. Australian swimmers Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan, Kai Taylor, and Jack Cartwright have already brought home medals, showcasing incredible talent and dedication. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Primary Years students to be inspired by these remarkable athletes. Let's continue to cheer for Team Australia (Team GB for Mr Shields) and encourage our children to embrace the Olympic spirit!

Encouraging the Olympic spirit at home can be a fun and educational experience for children. Here are some useful online resources:

Olympic Games Official Website:
- The Olympics website provides a wealth of information about the games, including athlete profiles, event schedules, and educational resources.
Team Australia Official Website:
- The Australian Olympic Committee website offers news, athlete stories, and educational content specific to Australian athletes and their Olympic journeys.
Olympic Channel:
- The Olympic Channel features videos, documentaries, and athlete stories that can inspire children and teach them about the values of the Olympics.

PRIMARY SPORT TERM 3

All information regarding Primary Sport can be accessed via FIREFLY

The following Sports are on offer in Term 3

Boys and Girls Track & Field
Years 5-6 Boys AIC Basketball
Years 4-6 Boys AIC Tennis
Girls Club (WDNA) Netball

Contact Details:

Basketball Coordinator – Miss Georgia Smith - g.c.smith@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Track & Field – Mr Ben Shields - b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Tennis Coordinator – Lija Marshall - l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Netball Coordinators - h.lesage@stpeters.qld.edu.au / e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

PRIMARY cocurricular TERM 3

All information regarding Primary Cocurricular activities can be accessed via FIREFLY

Andrews Cup Track & Field metro meet #1 & #2

Our young female athletes recently showcased their talent and determination at the prestigious Andrews Cup, an inter-school tournament where they competed against Somerville House, All Hallows, and Moreton Bay College, amongst others. The Track & Field meet took place on Monday 29 July, at UQ. It was a fantastic event filled with fun and friendly competition, and we are proud of all the girls who participated.

We are excited to announce that the second meet will be happening on Tuesday, 6 August, and we would like even more girls to attend. Sign up HERE. Stay tuned for more information!

For Years 5–6 basketball gala afternoon

Get ready for an exciting event! On Monday, 19 August, our Years 5–6 girls will be participating in the CaSSSa Basketball Gala at St Rita’s, starting at 4:00pm. Transport will be provided for all students. Any girls interested can register HERE, but please note that this event coincides with the Inter-Lutheran Track & Field, so students cannot participate in both. Students who are playing Basketball in Sport for Life will be prioritised. We look forward to seeing our young athletes showcase their skills and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of Basketball!

Years 4-6 Sport for life

Sport for Life is a dynamic program designed to ignite students' interests and develop fundamental skills that they can apply across the curriculum. This term our Years 4-6 students are taking part in their third block of Sport for Life and the activities include:

AIC Basketball
AIC Tennis
Girls Basketball
Netball
Rugby League
Track & Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Wellbeing Walk
Year 5 Dance

PRIMARY swimming and learn to swim

St Peters Learn to Swim, Mini Squad and Junior Development Squad

Just a reminder that the last swimming assessment for St Peters Learn to Swim, Mini Squads and Junior Development squads for Term 3 and Term 4 will be on Friday 2 August from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

All swimmers will need to be assessed. The assessments are free and will take between 5-10mins per swimmer.

Please CLICK HEREto complete the Booking Form for a swimming assessment.

Parents will be notified via the email address provided on the form of their child’s swimming assessment result and the instructions for booking swim lessons or squads. This email will be sent during the week commencing 5 August.

Please note that the St Peters Learn to Swim Program will commence on Saturday 17 August and the Mini and Junior Development squads will commence the week of Monday 26 August.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Tuesday 6 August - Andrews Cup Track & Field Metro Meet at UQ, St Lucia
Monday 19 August – Southern Inter Lutheran Primary Track & Field Meet at SAF
Monday 19 August – CaSSSa Years 5–6 Girls Basketball Gala @ St Rita’s
Thursday 22 August – AIC Track & Fieldd Meet 1 at SAF
Wednesday 28 August – AIC Track & Fieldld Meet 2 at SAF
Thursday 5 September – AIC Track & Field Meet 3 at SAF
Wednesday 11 September – AIC Track & Field Meet 4 at SAF
Thursday 12 September – Year 4 and Year 6 Dance Extravaganza
Thursday 3 & Friday 4 October – AIC Track & Field Championships at QSAC

Ben Shields
Primary Sport and HPE

QGSSSA Winter Sport

Well done to all girls who represented the College last weekend against Brisbane State High School. I want to particularly acknowledge the Open Volleyball team who demonstrated great composure and executed brilliantly under pressure. In a match that lasted over two hours, the team were down two sets to one and then down seven to nine in the fifth and deciding set before coming back to win 15-11 and take out the match, three sets to two. It was fantastic to see so many girls stay behind and support the Open team along with many staff, parents and friends.

Due to Vicki Wilson Netball and Volleyball Schools Cup, there are a number of rescheduled fixtures coming up over the next fortnight. Please look out for communication from your Sport Coordinator for updates and how this may affect your daughter’s team.

A reminder that our expectation is that any absences from training or fixtures are communicated to the relevant Sport Coordinator in advance. Please ensure that you arrive on time for your warm-up or duty and in the correct playing uniform.

Good luck to all teams against St Aidan’s AGS this weekend. It is Netball Focus Round, and I would like to thank students in advance for their support. A reminder that all non-playing spectators must be in full school uniform.

Saturday is Open Day at the College and parking will be a challenge onsite. Please allow extra time to ensure that you arrive on time for your warm-up.

All results and ladder positions can be found at the QGSSSA website.

Round 4 vs St Aidan’s AGS – Saturday 20 July

Track & Field

QGSSSA Track & Field | Lead Up Meet 1– Friday 2 August

Click here for the Meet Schedule

We are looking forward to the first QGSSSA Lead Up Meet, which will be held on Friday 2 August at the UQ Athletics Centre. The bus will depart from IND at 3:30pm. Please note that there will be no return bus for day students.

This season IMPI are providing prizes for age group winners in selected Track & Field events. These events have been highlighted on the schedule.

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

All students must wear the St Peters #11 singlet. The grey long sleeve Track & Field shirt is available for purchase from the Parent Portal; please bring your receipt to Sports House to collect your shirt. Remember to bring warm St Peters clothing and note that slides / crocs are not allowed.

The QG 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.

Last year, St Peters were just 11 points away from securing the Stephens Aggregate Cup for the first time in history. We anticipate another close competition in 2024, and the commitment and consistency in training from everyone over the next seven weeks will be essential. The competition for places on our team will make us stronger and better prepared.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Click here for information about the QGSSSA Championships.

Good luck to our Rhythmic Gymnastics girls, coaches and Miss Moore for the QG Championships on Friday. We know you will represent the College well!

Moreton Bay College Map

Term 4 Sport Sign Up

Please click here to sign up for Term 4 Girls Sport.

The opportunities include -

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 will be emailed to students and parents when sign up is completed.
It is not possible to play Water Polo and QGSSSA AFL.
Training days will be confirmed once sign up has closed.

QGSSSA AFL (Years 7-9)

Fixtures are played on Saturdays in Term 4.
Training times will be confirmed when sign on is completed.
It is not possible to play Water Polo and QGSSSA AFL.

MSW Cricket (Years 7-11)

Fixtures are played on Friday evenings in Term 4.
Please note that this is a user pay activity. $395.00 covers 12 weeks of training and games, training shirt and baggy maroon.
In addition to completing the sign up form, parents must register their daughter and make payment through this link to playhq.

QGSSSA Badminton (Years 7-12)

Training is on Wednesday afternoons / evenings in the Indoor Gym from Week 5
QGSSSA Senior Championships (Years 10-12) | Saturday 5 October
QGSSSA Junior Championships (Years 7-9) | Saturday 12 October

Student Achievements

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

Term 3 Sports Coordinators

Before reaching out to one of our lovely coordinators, please first check to see if the information you require is available on the St Peters App.

Girls Sport
Andy McGregor-Lowndes – a.mcgregor-lowndes@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Track & Field
Andy McGregor-Lowndes – a.mcgregor-lowndes@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Rowing
Helen Allard – h.allard@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Netball
Hannah LeSage – h.lesage@stpeters.qld.edu.au and Emily Moore – e.moore@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

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

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

Andy McGregor-Lowndes
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

Boys Weekly Sport

Last week featured a range of events for students to demonstrate their sporting prowess, from Junior High Track & Field Carnival, to watching our Senior Tennis First complete a comeback against St Laurence’s and finally was rounded off with our golfers on Monday compete admirably in freezing wind conditions at Keperra Golf Club. These displays personified ‘Plus Ultra’ for students to go More Beyond what they thought was possible. From the students trying shot put for the first time and seeing his house mates cheer him on after each of his throws improved to the Basketball Captain being picked up by his team mate after putting his body on the line to draw a foul and stop St Laurence’s extending their three point lead in tense affair. Every week I see students whose determination and courage display why they bleed St Peters maroon.

Congratulations and thank you

AIC Golf: Congratulations to the St Peters Golf team: Jacob M (12), Noah J (12), Tanna C (9), Aaron W (9) and Xiao (7) who competed. who competed in the AIC Championships held at Keperra Golf Club on Monday 29 July. St Peters finished tied first in the Balharry Shield (Net competition), but lost on a countback and third in the Gross Shield. Noah J, managed to win closest to the pin on hole six, taking home a box of balls for being 1.5m away from the hole.

Individual Gross Results

Tanna 3rd, Jacob 6th, Xiao 9th

Individual Net Results

Xiao 4th, Tanna 7th, Jacob 9th

Rugby League News

After a tense two matches against Iona College both teams were challenged in Round 2 as they faced the strongest opposition so far. Despite the imminent challenge our 7Bs were leading until they dying minute, but were unable to see out the match going narrowly down, while our Senior Rugby league team were challenged by a well organised Iona side. We look forward to seeing you bounce back at training this week and against St Patrick’s and Padua College respectively.

Tennis News

Congratulations to the St Peters AIC tennis teams over the weekend. We were down players due to sickness and absences but the resilience of our College’s Tennis players as competitors brought home the result. Our First IV, beat St Laurence's in the closest competition this season. This weekend we take on St Patrick’s College with our Juniors 5-8 at Sandgate Tennis Centre and our Seniors 9-12 at University of Queensland. Looking forward to a great season ahead!

basketball News

This past weekend, our Basketball teams faced some tough competition across the board against St Laurence’s. Although victories were scarce, the boys displayed commendable effort and resilience in each game. A special congratulations to the teams that secured wins – your dedication and teamwork are truly commendable. We look forward to seeing your winning streak continue!

This weekend is our Focus Round, so please come and support the boys' program. The First V will be finishing off the day with a game at 12:15PM.

track & Field News

With the first Track & Field meet for boys fast approaching in little under a month on 22 August, it is essential that boys are attending their nominated sessions consistently. Athletes should prioritise Tuesday afternoon sessions at UQ and also sprinters on Wednesday afternoon at Mayer oval for best opportunity for selection and preparation for Relays.

CLICK HERE for the AIC Track & Field schedule

this week in sport

AIC Track & Field, Rugby League, Tennis and Basketball 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 Round 3 matches against St Patrick’s College please check the information on the St Peters App.

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

Please CLICK HERE for RUGBY LEAGUE game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for TENNIS game day schedule

Please CLICK HERE for BASKETBALL game day schedule

For our St Peters sporting programs to positively develop and grow, it is paramount that our students attend training sessions for their chosen sport, so they can improve and refine sport-specific skills and build cohesion amongst their team-mates.

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

Term 3 Sport Sign Up

Last week all boys were emailed advising that Term 4 and 2025 Term 1 Sport sign on has now opened. Please complete the following survey by Friday 2 August, so that the College has accurate records of who is playing which Sports moving forwards.

Term 4 Sport, 2024 (GALA DAY EVENTS)

WATER POLO SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

TOUCH FOOTBALL SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

Term 1 Sport, 2025

AUSTRALIAN RULES SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

CRICKET SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

SWIMMING SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

VOLLEYBALL SIGN ON – CLICK HERE

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTs

To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National teams please complete the Microsoft forms – CLICK HERE

With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports, this will help us ensure your students achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.

TERM 3 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

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

St Peters AIC Rugby League:
Nathaniel Bartlett - n.bartlett@stpeters.qld.edu.au

St Peters AIC Tennis Coordinator
Mrs Lija Marshall - l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Please also CLICK HERE to access the AIC Sporting Calendar for 2024.

Matchday expectations

A reminder that all St Peters boys do need to be dressed correctly at both AIC training and at AIC games. All uniform items can be purchased from Shop45 or via School Locker, please refer to the website for opening hours. For matchdays enclosed footwear must be worn to games, no slides or Crocs are to be worn at St Peters or associated AIC schools.

Basketball

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements

At Games – All St Peters AIC Basketballers must be wearing:

St Peters jersey
St Peters maroon PE/sports shorts
Joggers must be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time

Rugby League

Correct Training and Playing Uniform Requirements

Training – students must wear their ‘Program Shirt’ to their training session.

Games – students are to arrive at their game wearing:

St Peters ‘program shirt’ and then get changed into their jersey
Mouthguard is mandatory
Long maroon football socks
Joggers must be worn at all times – No slides or thongs are to be worn at any time

Tennis

Students to wear full PE uniform with tennis hat to games. First IV to wear the First uniform presented at the start of the season.

Track & Field

Students to wear the Track & Field singlet to all meets

ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS

Please note, dogs are not permitted on campus to accompany spectators to watch Football or Rugby fixtures (service dogs permitted).

Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters formal uniform. Should a student not be wearing the correct attire when attending a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.

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.

Daniel Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

List your business with the St Peters Business Directory

If you're a business owner you now have the opportunity to showcase your business to the community through the St Peters Business Directory. This directory serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking for businesses in the area, and listing your business in the directory can help increase visibility and attract potential customers.

Take a look at some of the fantastic businesses we already feature:

Aston Air-conditioning is proud to be one of south-east Queensland's leading mechanical services contractors. Expert industry leaders in design and installation including maintenance of commercial and residential air-conditioning systems. To see their website CLICK HERE.

The McHardy Group provide electrical services to residential, commercial and industrial clients - from simple repairs and fault finding to new build electrical design and installation. To view their website CLICK HERE

The Creg Chappell Cricket Centre is Australia's premier cricketing retail specialist. With decades of experience and genuine gear, Greg Chappell Cricket Centre supplies cricket lovers with the biggest brands at the best prices. Shop in store at Albion or Brisbane South, or online at www.cricketcentre.com.au

With over 90 years of history in the mattress industry, and a deep commitment to research and innovation, you can trust Sealy Posturepedic to deliver unparalleled performance and a great night's sleep. We are a Queensland based, family owned company, with a strong commitment to our local community.

Australia's award winning landscape services company with over 30 years of industry experience working in Education, Government, Commercial, Residential, Stadiums, Sports & Events.

To list your business in the St Peters Business Directory please contact the Director of Community Engagement: r.thomson@stpeters.qld.edu.au

So, if you're a business owner be sure to take advantage of this valuable resource and list your business in the St Peters Business Directory. Click HERE to see other businesses already listed.

THE ROCK

The Rock Term 3, Week 4 | 1 August 2024

In This Newsletter

Ministry

God welcomes you

St Peters Lutheran Church - Now returning to the St Peters Chapel from Sunday 4 August!

Indooroopilly Sunday Service

Important Notices

Cocurricular/Group Photos, Music Photos and 9A & 9B Form Class and Portrait Photos

Monday 5 August

Tuesday 6 August

How to Order:

Schedules:

New Speed Limits and Safety Guidelines at St Peters Lutheran College

Drop Off & Pick Up Guidelines

Drop Off & Pick Up Outside College Grounds

2025 Term Dates

Importance of Updating Personal Information Guide

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

What's On

Jeans for Genes Day - Friday 2 August

Rock Symphony - Friday 2 August

Contempo 2024 Art and Film - Tuesday 6 August from 5:30pm-7:30pm

Life Symposium 2 - Wednesday August 7 | 6:45pm - 8:15pm

Trivia Olympiad - Saturday 17 August at 6:30pm

SPOSA Tennis Tournament - Sunday 18 August 2024

St Peters Ultra Scavenger Hunt | Saturday 31 August

Academic Matters

CAS and Lower Primary Literacy Rotations

Duke of Edinburgh

Drop in session: Every Wednesday during lunchtime in DO7

Primary Years

Language Learning in the Primary Years and JEANS FOR GENES

Staff and students in the Primary Years believe:

JEANS FOR GENES

Junior High

What's on in Junior High

Chapel re-opening

St Peters You’ve Got Talent (SPYGT) in Junior High

Wellbeing session - Healthy Habits For Life

Year 9 Cheesemaking 2024

Senior School

10 Advanced Maths Subject Selection Advice

What does this mean for a student when selecting their subjects?

Senior School Leadership Breakfasts

The Arts

QATSIF

Sport

Primary Sport

Paris 2024 Olympics

PRIMARY SPORT TERM 3

PRIMARY cocurricular TERM 3

Andrews Cup Track & Field metro meet #1 & #2

For Years 5–6 basketball gala afternoon

Years 4-6 Sport for life

PRIMARY swimming and learn to swim

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Girls Sport

QGSSSA Winter Sport

Track & Field

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Term 4 Sport Sign Up

Student Achievements

Term 3 Sports Coordinators

Boys Sport

Boys Weekly Sport

Congratulations and thank you

Rugby League News

Tennis News

basketball News

track & Field News

this week in sport

Term 3 Sport Sign Up

Term 4 Sport, 2024 (GALA DAY EVENTS)

Term 1 Sport, 2025

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTs

TERM 3 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

Matchday expectations

Basketball

Rugby League