Burdens, Boats and Blessings – An Adventurous Journey Story
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
At St Peters, part of my job is simple to explain—I’m a teacher. I spend five hours a week with Year 6, teaching literacy, numeracy, and exploring the PYP Transdisciplinary Themes.
The chaplain part? That’s harder to put into words. Lately, I’ve been saying, "I listen." I listen to the stories of students, families, and staff, noticing where God is at work in their lives. I also listen to God, discerning what our community needs to hear. And when listening calls for action, I serve.
This past weekend, as a chaplain, I accompanied some Year 10 and 11 students from both Indooroopilly and Springfield campuses on a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Adventurous Journey at Wivenhoe Dam. The weather was… less than ideal for canoeing and camping.
Our first day started well. A two-hour canoe with the wind at our backs delighted even the less enthusiastically adventurous sojourner, and our lunch venue (as selected by students) was an excellent pick.
As we sat eating and chatting, the wind started to stir up, and the rain clouds moved in. We realised that it would not be the same smooth sailing as before. Drawing up rough 'battle plans,' we set out to cross the first of four coves between us and our campsite. It was hard going.
Crossing the first cove, we committed to the wet feet that came with walking the canoes around the headland as the wind was too strong to paddle exposed around the point. The next headland was sheer cliff—we needed to carry the canoes over the hill instead.
What struck me wasn’t just the physical effort, but how our students looked out for each other. Stronger paddlers paired with those who were struggling. Friends checked in again and again, offering encouragement, sharing loads, and finding humour in the discomfort. Students bore each other’s burdens—not just in paddles and packs, but in spirit.
Over the four-and-a-half-hour return journey and the entire three-day experience, our Duke of Edinburgh students stepped up repeatedly for their mates. Galatians 6:2 came alive as they listened with ears, eyes and hearts, serving one other! And I was reminded: God uses even 'suboptimal' conditions to grow us for the real adventurous journey—life itself.
So, for each of us, then, who around us might need help shoulder their load? For each of us, listening for God’s prompt can help people not just reach the other side, but also make the journey lighter, warmer, and more joyful. In the end, it’s not just about arriving—it’s about how we travel together.
Ben Lyons Springfield Chaplain and Teacher
Important Notices
Multicultural Parade of Nations ceremony - Postponed
Please note that Multicultural Day, including the Parade of Nations and celebratory lunch, has been rescheduled from Friday 15 August to Monday 15 September.
In alignment with this change, St Peters Got Talent (SPYGT) will also move from Friday 15 August to Monday 15 September.
What's On
Performer of the Year Recital | Saturday 16 August
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.
St Peters Ultra Scavenger Hunt | Saturday 30 August
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.
On Friday, 6 August, the St Peters Social Justice Committee once again brought the College together for our annual Jeans for Genes Day. Students proudly wore jeans with a St Peters shirt and contributed gold coin donations to support vital research into genetic disorders in children.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community—and the additional support of generous Jeans for Genes business sponsors who matched our giving—we raised an outstanding $8,648, setting a new fundraising record for the College.
Our Social Justice leaders, Maya, Hannah, Poppy, and Lily, led the charge in their final major event as 2025 captains. The day was powered by contributions from across the College, centred on several bustling activities including:
- Fairy Floss Frenzy - Face Painting Fun - Brilliant Bake Sale - Upper Primary Handball Competitions - Lower Primary ‘Design Your Own Dream Jeans’ colouring/design competition!
The day was a vibrant celebration of school spirit, generosity, and service, proving once again what our community can achieve when we come together for an important cause.
Social Justice Committee
St Peters Germany Exchange Program turns 10!
This year, the St Peters Germany Exchange Program with our partner school, Laurentius Gymnasium in Neuendettelsau, Germany, is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The program has continued to grow, despite a three-year pause due to COVID-19, and this year, the College has again hosted German students during the northern summer holidays.
To mark the anniversary and celebrate this year’s exchange, students, host families, staff and former exchange students enjoyed a convivial evening last Sunday at Bavarian Sizzle Restaurant. Pictured below are (front row) St Peters Old Scholars and exchangees Erika, Holly, and Dylan (2018) with exchange coordinator Roger Ganderton, and (back row) current St Peters host students and visiting German students on this year’s exchange.
Many thanks to all involved, and we look forward to the next ten years!
Roger Ganderton Teacher – Languages
Primary Years
Primary Years
Parents, has your protective instinct kicked in?
“I knew I was giving my child bad advice, but I didn’t know what else to say.”
This is one of the most common things parents have said to us over the years regarding friendship issues. We’ve also heard from numerous children and educators who have shared some of the unhelpful or inappropriate advice that well-meaning parents have given to children.
When parents are alerted to their child’s friendship issues (especially if someone has been cruel or malicious, what we call in our Friendology curriculum 'Mean-on-Purpose', it is common for a parent’s protective instinct to kick in. This can trigger their FIGHT/FLIGHT/FREEZE/FAWN response, thanks to the autonomic nervous system. These default settings might sound like:
FIGHT: “Just punch them back!”
FLIGHT: “Go play with someone else!”
FREEZE: “Ignore them!”
FAWN: “Be friends with everyone!”
As we aim to support our children in fostering healthy relationships throughout their lives, it’s critical that parents understand how unhelpful and, in some cases, dangerous these stress responses can be for children.
A parent whose default setting is to FIGHT teaches their child to respond to conflict with aggression and violence. Encouraging a child to get physical as a defence mechanism immediately escalates the situation, activating anxiety in the child. Most children are not naturally aggressive, and they know punching/pushing/pinching is wrong and will get them in trouble. When a parent tells a child to do something that is socially unacceptable, it feels deeply confusing for them. Children are less likely to seek help from parents who promote fighting, often withholding information to avoid triggering anger in them. This is scary for children.
A parent whose default setting is to FLIGHT teaches their child to avoid conflict. This inevitably results in unhealthy friendships (and relationships) that lack trust and respect. When conflicts and frustrations are ignored, resentment builds and connections are fractured. A conflict-avoidant mindset prevents authenticity, transparency, and honesty in relationships. It limits the depth of a friendship, and for children, the friendship feels persistently in the Red Zone on the Friend-o-Meter.
A parent whose default setting is to FREEZE teaches their child to bottle their emotions. While ‘fight’ is exploding, ‘freeze’ is imploding. This approach teaches children to shut down, preventing them from processing their feelings. Research shows that repressing emotions amplifies them and can lead to feelings of anxiety. Children who keep their big feelings in often experience physical symptoms like stomachaches and trouble sleeping. Similar to avoiding conflict, healthy relationships are impossible when one person is unresponsive—relationships are a two-way street.
A parent whose default setting is to FAWN teaches their child to be a people pleaser. Fawning is when a child absorbs all the blame, overlooking their own feelings and doing whatever it takes to make the other person happy. According to Dr Rebecca Ray, “Fawning behaviours are common for people who experience significant levels of anxiety, and who identify as highly sensitive.” Children who fawn feel disempowered and often end up as the 'doormat' in their friendships.
So, what can parents do instead to have a more helpful, socially acceptable response?
CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF
First, notice how you feel when your child shares their pain with you. Do you feel yourself reacting? Are you getting angry? Is it triggering something inside of you? Which of the Four Fs can you feel yourself wanting to default to? The key is to remain calm and objective.
In the field of Positive Psychology, we love the famous Viktor Frankl quote: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” This space that Dr Frankl describes is where empathy, compassion, and understanding can keep relationships in the Green-Zone on the Friend-o-Meter!
Just being aware of how you’re feeling will allow you to be more mindful in how you respond to your child’s friendship issue.
FOCUS ON YOUR OWN CHILD
Second, focus on how YOUR child is feeling. Too often, parents will focus on the other child (“I can’t believe they did that to you! What’s their problem? Why would they be like that?”), instead of their own.
Help your child name their emotions. Dr Dan Siegal coined the term 'name it to tame it', a very simple, effective technique that helps reduce the intensity of big feelings by labelling them.
Ask them, “How did that make you feel?” Give your child time and space to get their feelings out. Let them cry or be angry and JUST LISTEN. Offer a hug, go for a walk, play catch… Allow them a chance to get it out.
BE A FRIENDSHIP COACH
When you’re both in a calm state, it’s time to be a Friendship Coach and empower your child with evidence-based strategies.
If it was a Friendship Fire, encourage them to find a good time to talk to their friend. If it was Mean-on-Purpose, ask them: “Did you say your Quick Comeback?”
Check out this interactive tool (be sure to activate your FREE parent membership first!) where you can see the questions our URSTRONG Schools ask children when they experience conflict in friendship to coach them along.
Friendship skills are relationship skills! Teaching your child to manage conflict in a healthy way will help ensure they have positive relationships throughout their lives.
To access a wide range of resources and videos, parents are also encouraged to explore the UR Strong Friendology Parent Portal, where you can sign up for a free Parent Membership.
Together, by empowering our students with these lifelong skills, we can continue building a culture of kindness in the Primary Years—and help every child experience the joy of healthy, feel-good friendships.
Lisa Challenor Head of Primary Years
The Arts
Symphoria’s Debut: A New Era for St Peters Old Scholar Musicians
On Saturday 26 July, Symphoria, our newly formed Old Scholar string orchestra, took to the stage of the Dron Auditorium for its inaugural performance, delivering a concert that was as professional as it was captivating.
From the first note, Symphoria’s 22 musicians commanded the space with a rich, unified sound that matched the ensemble’s youth. The audience was treated to a program that highlighted both technical precision and heartfelt musicality. The warm connection between players was obvious, as was their shared joy in making music together.
The performance also featured two outstanding guest vocalists, Old Scholars Nic Wallace and Cassandra Barnett (2020). Each effortlessly filled the vast auditorium with mature, expressive singing, reminding us all of the remarkable journey a musician can take after leaving school.
Symphoria represents more than just another concert on the calendar; it is the realisation of a long-envisioned pathway for our string students beyond Year 12. For decades, St Peters has nurtured exceptional young musicians through its string program, but until now, there has been no formal avenue for graduates to continue performing together in a high-calibre ensemble. Symphoria bridges that gap, allowing Old Scholars to maintain their musical connections, inspire the next generation, and continue developing their craft in a supportive, ambitious and community-based environment.
The debut concert proved that this pathway is not only viable but also valuable for the musicians, for the school community, and for audiences who crave inspiring live music. With such a strong first showing, Symphoria’s future looks bright, and we look forward to seeing how this ensemble will grow and flourish in the years ahead.
David Deacon Co-Director of Cocurricular Music | Head of Strings
Visual Art News
Ekka Entries
Congratulations to the following Art students who received recognition at the Ekka for their entries into the 13–18 years Painting section.
Esther W-S (Year 8) received a 3rd Place for her self-portrait.
Debi Z, Ting J, and Zac C received a Highly Commended
Madeleine M, Michaela C, and Tara H-G all received a Commended
An outstanding effort in such a strong field.
Access Arts Clay Workshop
During week one, students have been exploring surface patterns on coasters, plates and bowls with some beautiful results.
Julie Seidel Curriculum Leader The Arts
Sport
Primary Sport
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 faced a tough challenge last week against strong opponents, Iona, and came up short. The boys showed great effort and resilience despite some players being unavailable. This week is a bye, with no training on Thursday morning, giving the team a lighter week to recover and prepare for upcoming matches.
AIC Primary Basketball
Our Basketball teams also faced tough opposition in Iona, resulting in some losses. This week, with Wednesday being a public holiday and a bye in AIC fixtures, the boys will only train during Sport for Life sessions. It’s a lighter week focused on recovery and continued skill development.
AIC Primary Tennis
Unfortunately, last week’s Tennis fixtures were washed out due to bad weather. With a bye this week as well, the Tennis players are enjoying another lighter week, perfect for rest and recovery ahead of upcoming matches.
Andrews Cup Track & Field – Meets 2 & 3
Our Andrews Cup athletes carried their momentum into Meet 2, showing fantastic improvement and determination across all events. Personal bests were broken, new friendships were formed, and the Saints spirit was on full display.
Meet 3 was a special occasion as we welcomed our boys as guest competitors—a rare treat in what is usually a girls-only competition. The atmosphere was electric, with both boys and girls embracing the opportunity to compete side by side, encouraging one another, and celebrating every achievement. It was a wonderful way to finish the season’s meets, showcasing skill, sportsmanship, and a true sense of community.
Queensland Short Course Swimming
Congratulations to our Primary SPW swimmers who competed at the Queensland 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!
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
AIC TENNIS INFORMATION CLICK HERE Friday PM Training / Saturday AM Matches Coordinators – Mr Ben Shields / Mrs Lija Marshall l.marshall@stpeters.qld.edu.au
We encourage all families to download the St Peters App to stay informed with the latest updates. In the event of cancellations or changes to activities, clubs, or sport due to weather or other circumstances, we will send push notifications through the app. This ensures you receive important information quickly and directly.
Download the app today to stay connected!
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
Please see the Northern Eagles calendar currently available on the St Peters App. Information regarding Term 1 District nominations has been shared via email to all students. Students need to be part of a St Peters 'A Team' standard or play club at a high level to be nominated. A final decision on nominations will be at the discretion of the Sports Department. Further nomination information will be emailed to students at the start of each term. For more information, click here.
CELEBRATING PRIMARY SPORTING SUCCESS
If you would like to share your sporting success, no matter how big or small, I would love to hear about it. Please send the details to b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Term 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 and Field Championships
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.
Wednesday afternoons are our priority sessions for all potential relay runners. This relay training will make a significant difference at the championships.
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 and we can discuss a solution for your schedule.
QGSSSA Meet #2 – Friday 15 August
It was great to see over 60 girls in attendance for our first QGSSSA Track & Field Meet last Friday, despite the testing weather conditions! We are looking forward to the next QGSSSA meet, which will be held on Friday 15 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 #2 - CLICK HERE
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 grey sport 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
Thank you to everyone who supported our Netball Focus Rounds on Harts Road Courts during Round 3. It was a very successful day for all our teams!
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 game vs St Margaret’s.
A reminder that we expect any absences from training or fixtures to be 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.
Tennis Focus Round – Saturday 23 August
Next Saturday is Tennis Focus Round! Please join us to cheer on all our tennis teams from 7:30am on Lohe Street Courts. A reminder that all non-playing spectators must be in full school uniform.
Netball - Vicki Wilson Cup
Congratulations to the St Peters Open Netball Team on their outstanding performance at the Vicki Wilson Championships held last week at Nissan Arena.
The Vicki Wilson Championship is Queensland’s premier Netball competition for secondary schools. Our team excelled during the pool rounds on Thursday, winning four out of five games to secure a place in the finals on Friday.
On finals day, the team started strong, winning their first match and advancing to the top four. In a closely contested semi-final, they narrowly lost to Somerset College, who went on to win the tournament. This set up a playoff for third place against Moreton Bay College. The match was tightly fought across all four quarters, ending in a draw at full time. In the ensuing eight minutes of extra time, our girls showed remarkable resilience and determination, ultimately winning by three goals to claim the bronze medal.
This is a tremendous achievement in a highly competitive tournament, and we commend all the players for their dedication and performance. A heartfelt thank you also goes to coaches Patti and Tracey for their exceptional preparation and unwavering support throughout training and competition.
Hannah Le Sage & Emily Moore Netball Coordinators
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Open Group presentation
During their final dress rehearsal, Mr Kotzur joined us to present the Open leotards to our 2025 QGSSSA Open Rhythmic Gymnastics group.
Mr Kotzur spoke passionately about the honour of representing St Peters at the highest level. He reminded our students of the powerful influence they have as role models for younger peers and encouraged them to embrace that responsibility with pride. Reflecting on our school motto, Plus Ultra, Mr Kotzur challenged the girls to pursue excellence both individually and as a team in their sporting endeavours. We thank Mr Kotzur for joining us and motivating the girls before their championship.
Congratulations to the following students on their selection in the 2025 Open Rhythmic Gymnastics Group:
Emily B (Captain)
Emma T (Vice Captain)
Charlotte A
Jada W
Rhythmic Gymnastics - CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to the St Peters students who participated in the QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics competition last Friday at Logan Metro Sports Centre.
This year's cohort saw girls in Years 7–12 come together to form twelve groups across Year 7, B Grade, A Grade, and Open Divisions.
Led by our wonderful team of coaches, the girls dedicated time each week to practising their skills, learning choreography and mastering tricky collaborations and exchanges. With a variety of Freehand, Ball and Hoop groups, the girls worked together to perform in harmony with their teammates and the music.
A special congratulations to our Year 7 Freehand team, who won the pennant in their division.
On behalf of all the students, we extend a warm thank you to the coaching group, who have guided the girls week after week, all while ensuring they had a fun and enjoyable experience.
Thank you to all the girls who participated in the program this year. Rhythmic Gymnastics is a wonderful sport, and we hope to see you back next year!
Emily Moore Rhythmic Gymnastics Coordinator
Senior volleyball schools cup
Over the weekend, the St Peters Open Volleyball team competed in the Queensland Senior Schools Cup on the Gold Coast.
Congratulations to the girls who competed in the highest division of the competition, Year 12 Honours, playing against the best volleyball teams in the state. This tournament provided the Opens with valuable learning experiences and development opportunities. We wish them luck for the remainder of the QGSSSA season as they aim to secure their 3rd consecutive Open premiership.
A massive thank you to our coaches Matt and Boris, the players and parents who supported the team during this tournament.
Laura Buckby Volleyball Coordinator
Student Achievements
Swimming School Sport Australia
Congratulations to the following medal winners from the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships held in Brisbane last month.
Amayah H – Silver – 13 Years 50m Butterfly
Judy Y – Bronze – 16 Years 50m Butterfly
Water Polo – Interstate Exchange Championships
Congratulations to Laura M who proudly represented Queensland at the 2025 18&U Girls QRSS-NSW Interstate Exchange Water Polo Championships at the Valley Pool over the weekend. The team went through the tournament undefeated and claimed the gold medal. Congratulations Laura!
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
Senior training begins Wednesday next week!
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
Fixtures are played on Friday afternoons in Term 4.
Please note this is a user-pay activity ($275.00). This cost covers 11 weeks of training and nine games.
Sign-on information has been emailed to all parents.
Term 4 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.
Ainslee Knight Acting Girls Sport Coordinator
Boys Sport
Last weekend St Peters hosted its first official Rugby League fixtures, after 2024 saw a gala day format. St Peters hosted IONA across 5 matches on Harts Rd Field with our Focus Round with great support from students and our new mascot. This weekend features a BYE round due to the Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) and Round 4 with notable fixtures for Friday afternoon tennis for our Opens at Home on Lohe Street and Stolz Courts, while Basketball has their Focus Round.
With less than 2 weeks until our first track and field meet it has been great seeing our students training consistently and students giving new events a try after the Interhouse carnival highlighted a few talents our boys have. I look forward to seeing these nurtured and our boys competing for a spot in the Championship team for Term 4!
Congratulations
To all boys who achieved a medal finish at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships last month in Brisbane
Finn M – Gold (1st) – 16 Years 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle and Silver (2nd) – 100m Freestyle
Track and FieldWith the first Track & Field meet for boys fast approaching in little under a month on 28 August, it is essential that boys are attending their nominated sessions consistently. Athletes should prioritise Tuesday afternoon sessions at UQ.please click here for the training schedule
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.
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. With Track and Field having weekly Wednesday and Thursday afternoons meets starting Week 7-10 and the Championship in Term 4.
For details of times and venues for this weekend’s schedule, please check the information on the St Peters App. .
St Peters Semester 3 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS St Peters AIC Rugby League Coordinator Mr Tyrell Barker t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au
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.
Digital
Digital News
Rocket League Semi-final Result
On the weekend, our Rocket League eSports team competed at the Qld eSports Cup at the Ekka, on the big stage. Our first two matches were against the 2025 first and second-placed teams. St Peters upset both these teams by scoring early and keeping the reigning leaders fighting for their narrow wins. All the matches we played were low-scoring, showing that we were competitive throughout the day. The team fought hard and earned a place in the semi-finals, narrowly missing out on third place in a tough best-of-five playoff. Congratulations to the following team members on their hard work, energetic communication, and determination: Wystan H, Hamish H, Daniel B, Oliver D, and Coach Matias. It was also fantastic to have parent support for the day, adding some St Peters cheers.
We wish the best of luck to our students representing St Peters in further events. Competitions take place in the Upper Channel 7 Pavilion, located on Level 2. Spectators and supporters are welcome (Ekka entry ticket required). Games will be played between 10:30am and 4:30pm each day. See the website for more details QE Festival Ekka 2025. St Peters has teams playing in the following events:
Wednesday 13 August - QEG Festival 2025 HS Cup Minecraft CTF
Saturday 16 August - QEG Festival 2025 HS Cup | Brawlhalla, EAF, NBA2K and Farming Simulator
Sunday 17 August - QEG Festival 2025 HS Cup League of Legends
St Peters Big Brick Build
If you enjoy building with LEGO, competing, and having fun, then this is the event for you! Grab a team of 2–4 and prepare for a series of brick building challenges at the inaugural St Peters Big Brick Build.
Details
Location: CLI building, St Peters Lutheran College Date: Saturday 23 August Time: 12:00 – 4:00pm Cost: $20.00 for a team of 2–4 (must include at least one St Peters student) Food: Free lollies and popcorn. Soft drinks will be available for purchase. Sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/tJu7dcdvYq
QGSSSA eSports in 2026
For all our female gamers out there, you will be happy to hear that 2026 is the start of QGSSSA eSports. A range of games will be played throughout the year against other QGSSSA schools.
As a warm-up event, St Margaret's is hosting a tournament on Saturday September 6. Games include Minecraft: Capture the Flag, a League of Legends workshop, and VR Tennis. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mr Canfield ASAP on s.canfield@stpeters.qld.edu.au to be included in further communications. Click HERE for further information. Simon Canfield Digital (Robotics) Coordinator
Community
Help Shape the Future of College Events
We value your involvement in our College community and are always looking for ways to enhance the events we offer. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand what works well, what could be improved, and what exciting new ideas we might explore together. This short survey is designed to gather your thoughts on our current events, particularly those organised by P&F, Parent Support Groups, or the Community Engagement Department—such as their style, purpose, speakers, and cost—as well as to hear your suggestions for future gatherings. Whether you attend every event or only a few, your perspective is important to us.
Remember to provide your email address at the end of the survey to go in the draw to win one of two $100 shopping vouchers!
Warm regards,
Anita Pang St Peters P&F President
Join the St Peters P&F Committee
We Want You! Because you're too awesome to watch from the sidelines...
Busting Myths
Myth: You'll be asked to fundraise 24/7 Reality: Our primary focus is community engagement. Rather than fundraising, we decide how the funds allocated to us are spent. Think more 'fun' and less 'duty'.
Myth: It's a big time commitment, political and dull Reality: Not at St Peters. Our meetings are efficient, engaging, and catered! With just ten one-hour sessions per year and a few events, such as Trivia Night, it's only 20 hours at most. More members mean less load for everyone.
Myth: You need special skills Reality: If you can laugh at a good joke and share a smile, you're overqualified. Plus, we've got a fantastic team to show you the ropes!
Perks
Insider knowledge about what's happening on campus
The chance to make a real difference in our community
Getting involved models the value of service to your child/ren
