Parents and caregivers are invited to a free webinar hosted by SchoolTV.

Webinar: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part III)
Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Time: 7:30pm

Topics that will be covered in this webinar include:

• New social media regulations
• Digital footprint and reputation
• Screen time and brain development
• Parental controls

Important: This webinar will not be available to replay later

Participants MUST REGISTER PRIOR to the commencement of the webinar to gain access.

To register CLICK HERE 

The Child Protection Policy is reviewed and updated annually. This policy outlines written procedures regarding the proper conduct expected from both staff and students, aligning with Queensland legislation concerning the care and protection of children. 

To read our Child Protection Policy, please click here.

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

A staff member and I have a saying: ‘Grief is a sticky thing.' It’s like that random piece of chewing gum that you step on in a public place that stubbornly sticks onto the sole of your shoe. It’s something that you can’t shake off easily; it takes time and care to try to remove it, and it has the potential to permanently mark a person’s soul.

Grief requires intentional support and care from others; it requires wisdom for the person undergoing it to work with it in a way that does not diminish the loss but can lead to growth and healing. Grief is a complex thing. But I like this image of grief being sticky because it reminds me that grief remains with us; it takes concentrated effort to acknowledge it, attend to it, and work with it. And significantly, working with grief takes the help of others. This tactile analogy of grief being sticky and near impossible to remove by ourselves comes from a specific prayer that I have used with various people at Indooroopilly this term. It comes from a prayer called a 'litany'.

In modern English, a 'litany' can mean a long list of unpleasant things. Grief is proof that, at times, we all have unpleasant experiences we must journey through in life. As indicated, grief and loss are continuing companions with us throughout our lives that can permanently mar our souls. Alternatively, they can be companions through life who accompany us for a limited time, as we learn from them and pass through them with the help of others and with the help of God. The wounds from grief can be long-lasting and detrimental to a person’s faith and trust in God. But the beautiful thing about the Christian faith is that we are given permission to name our grief and loss in lament. We can name our emotions and sadness in conversation and prayer to God. We can do this because Jesus knows what it is like to be in pain, to grieve and to suffer loss. On the cross at his death, he cried out to God his Father, "Why, why?". Lament is crying out with Jesus from the cross. It’s a prayer in pain that can lead to trust. Crying out our whys to God can tune your heart to the brokenness of the world and the unshakability of God’s goodness and hope.

As you read this litany prayer below about sticky grief, may you be encouraged by the God of mercy who helps us move towards wholeness and growth. May you and all members of our St Peters community know that even in times of sticky grief, emotional health is possible.

God of Mercy, God of Tenderness, God of Nurture….
We acknowledge that the only way out of our grief is through it.
We acknowledge that we must pay attention to our emotions in order to be whole persons.
We acknowledge that we would often rather avoid our sadness than pay attention to it.
We acknowledge that grief can be sticky, unpredictable, and hard to shake off.
We acknowledge that there are some mountains we cannot move under our own power.
Over and over, You have shown us that You are good, and Your love endures forever.
We know that You lovingly show us this often, because we are apt to forget.
We know that Your goodness does not necessarily safeguard us from pain.
We know that our pain does not negate Your goodness.
Help us to walk faithfully through our pain and sadness.
Help us to engage in lamentation, in the tradition of the saints who came before us.
Help us to remember that our anger, sadness, disappointment, and grief do not put you off. 

Help us move forward:
Toward growth
Toward wisdom
Toward emotional health
Toward wholeness
Toward reconciliation between our faith and our emotions.

We are helpless, and require Christ’s assistance.
We are undone, and require re-making.
We are brokenhearted, and require healing.
We are poor in spirit, and in need of the kingdom of Heaven. Amen.

Tim Jarick
College Pastor

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!

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.

The St Peters Performer of the Year competition has become an annual event of increasing cultural and educational significance since its inception in 2005. Performer of the Year Concerts showcase some truly amazing young musical talent and are performances full of inspiration and entertainment. To enter the competition, more than 80 talented young musicians from Years 7–12 completed live auditions in front of a panel of external adjudicators. All who entered are to be commended for their very high standard of performance.

The Performer of the Year Concerto Final will be held on Sunday 31 August, commencing at 4:00pm. It will be a fabulous afternoon of talented young musicians, including Samuel W (Year 7), Coco L (Year 8), Emily R (Year 9), Charlotte Y (Year 10) and Nathan N (Year 11). They will be performing some of the best-known 'hits' of the concerto repertoire, including the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Saint-Saens Cello Concerto, and Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, accompanied by the St Peters Symphony Orchestra. The St Peters Symphony Orchestra will also perform Symphony No. 2 (4th Mvt) by Jean Sibelius.

We hope that you can join us in the audience to support them. 

Tickets: $5.00 – BOOK HERE

100% of ticket proceeds will go to the winner’s selected charity.

Please see the concert poster below for further details of performers and repertoire.

David Deacon, Grantley Sutch, and Christine Taylor
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

It is nearly time for Swing into Spring! On Friday, 5 September, please join us for a great night of food, fun, dance, and laughter, featuring entertainment by the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Stage Bands and Jazz Combos, as well as our guest performers, Late Shift Big Band. What a great way to celebrate the end of term (nearly)! The music starts at 6:00pm. All are welcome!

What is Swing into Spring?

For those who may be new to the School, or just new to Swing into Spring, here are a few tips to help you plan for the evening...

• Think of this event as a full-filled indoor picnic – tickets are purchased; however, no set seating is provided, it’s 'first in, first served". Either organise a table with friends or join a table with friends you haven’t met yet.
• Bring along your picnic basket (which contains your food, drinks, and supplies in the way of crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc. Whilst everyone caters for themselves, the food you bring is usually shared with others at your table.
• Please also remember to bring some small change or your credit card. There are games to be played throughout the evening as well as raffle tickets to be purchased with many wonderful and varied gifts up for grabs— after all, this is the major fundraising event for the year for the Music Support Group and all the proceeds help to enrich the music experience of every child at St Peters.

Tickets are $60 for a family, $25 for an adult and $10 for students. Performing students are free. Raffle tickets can also be purchased in advance. Please use this link to secure your tickets early - https://2025SwingintoSpring.eventbrite.com.au

If you would like to support the Music Support Group raffles by making a donation in cash or goods, please contact Margaret Hammer at: MusicSupportGroup@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Raffle prizes can be delivered to Reception at the PAC up until Thursday 4 September.

It's a fantastic, fun-filled family event – we hope you can join us!

See you on the dance floor.

David Deacon, Grantley Sutch and Christine Taylor
Co-Directors of Cocurricular Music

Tickets for the 2025 St Peters Gala Ball are selling fast. Don't miss out! To book yours, click here.

“Youth cannot know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.” J.K. Rowling

Audiences of St Peters are invited to return to the world of Harry Potter live on stage. Our 2025 Senior College production is the Queensland premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – High School Edition, a play that has enchanted audiences worldwide.

Nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the wizarding world is at peace… or so it seems. Harry is now a Ministry of Magic official and a father, but his son, Albus, is struggling under the weight of the Potter legacy. When Albus is sorted into Slytherin and befriends Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Harry’s oldest rival, the two boys form an unlikely bond that sets off a chain of events neither could predict. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a story about friendship, family, and what it really means to shape your own future… even when the past won’t let go.

For our students, the production is an opportunity to stretch their acting skills, embrace complex characters, and explore the magic of technical theatre. From spell-casting stage effects to the emotional bonds between generations, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child promises to be one of our most ambitious and exciting productions yet.

There are three performances across two days (10–11 October). 

Grab your tickets now at: https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au/events/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child

Join us for a magical night at the theatre. Mischief managed!

On 3 August, 14 St Peters French language students participated in the Brisbane Languages Speech Contest at Griffith University. They competed in front of judges against students from many other schools, and all performed very well. Congratulations to the following students who received Highly Commended or placed in the Top 3 in their year level.

Year 7 – James T (Bronze), Edith W (Highly Commended)
Year 8 – Coco L (Gold), Violet R (Silver)
Year 9 – Georgia W (Highly Commended)
Year 10 – Georgia B (Highly Commended)
Year 11 – Rachel T (Highly Commended)

Jo Vickers
French Teacher

Skip the queues at Café 45! Pre-order with Pick and Skip, breeze past the queue at Café 45, grab your lunch in seconds, and never miss out on your favourites.

How It Works:

1. Proceed to the Pick and Skip order counter located in the Café 45 dining hall.
2. Browse over our menu of tantalising daily specials and select your desired lunch option/s.
3. Pre-order and pay at the Pick and Skip Counter.
4. At lunchtime, skip the long queues. Enter through the dining hall sliding doors to the Pick and Skip collection point to your right and simply collect your scrumptious lunch with a smile!

Menus can be found on Firefly and the St Peters App.

Shirley Thompson
Food Services Manager

Children’s Book Week is, of course, not all about the costumes, but our Primary Years students and staff did us proud on Friday with their connections to favourite books through costumes and embodying their favourite characters. From an assortment of crayons (The Day the Crayons Quit) to Sherlock Bones (Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery) to a shiver of sharks from the non-fiction section of the library—our Prep to Year Six students showcased hundreds of popular books and shared them with their peers.

Our Prep–Year 6 Book Week Assembly was a great opportunity for us to come together as a Primary Years community and celebrate the work that has been done this term in both library lessons and classrooms, exploring the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Shortlisted books and digging deeply into what it is that makes a quality book. There was polite applause and excited cheering at our assembly as we announced the 2025 CBCA Book of the Year Award winners (and St Peters winners) in the categories of Picture Book, Younger Reader, Early Childhood, Eve Pownall Information Books and New Illustrator Award. Working with the CBCA judging criteria throughout this term has given our students insight into the process of critically examining text and images, as well as the amount of work that goes into the publication of a book. We are particularly fortunate to have a current CBCA judge working here at St Peters, Lower Primary Teacher Librarian, Mrs Lotte ten Hacken, who was interviewed at our assembly about the process.

Special thanks to our Year 5 assembly MCs Eva, Zac, Scarlett, Theo, Arabella, Chandler, Alexa, Aurora, Tom, and Freddy.

The Primary Years Library team would also like to thank all of the parents and caregivers who supported Book Week 2025 with costume preparation, The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge (keep an eye out for certificates and our ‘limited edition’ reader bag tags and book worms), and your commitment to supporting your child’s reading development now and into the future. School libraries play an important role in the promotion of recreational reading and access to quality literature, and St Peters students make great use of our excellent and ever-growing collections.

Holiday borrowing will be available over the September break for P–6 students. Don’t forget that you can also access StoryBox Hub, Wheelers eBooks, and Bolinda audio books from home.

Megan Daley, Rose Hoger and Lotte ten Hacken
Primary Years Teacher Librarians

As we move beyond the halfway point of the term, Junior High is full of energy and activity. Assessments are beginning, concerts are taking shape, and our sporting calendar is in full swing. It is a busy and exciting time for our students as they continue to balance academic, cultural, and cocurricular commitments.

Uniform Reminder

A reminder to all students and families that correct shoes are to be worn as outlined in the College’s uniform guidelines. We have noticed recently an increase in shoes that do not comply with the guidelines. Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a high standard of presentation across Junior High.

Respecting Our Surroundings

One of our College’s core values is belonging to and building community. This is reflected in how we care for our school grounds and how we conduct ourselves beyond the campus. Students are encouraged to remain respectful while wearing the College uniform, particularly when travelling on public transport or walking to and from school. Small actions of courtesy and responsibility make a significant difference in how we are perceived by the broader community.

Cross Curriculum Subjects

It has been wonderful to see so many students taking up the opportunity to explore our new cross curriculum offerings. These subjects are designed to encourage curiosity and creativity across different learning areas, and it is pleasing to see students engaging with these new pathways.

Service in Action

Our Year 9 cohort has been actively involved in a variety of service initiatives this term. Students have contributed their time and effort to programs such as ORCA, the St Lucia Community Gardens, and Emmanuel City Mission. These experiences give our young people the chance to grow in empathy, strengthen community connections and put their values into action.

You can read more about these initiatives through the following links:

Emmanuel City Mission
ORCA Program
St Lucia Community Garden

Lost Property

A reminder that a significant amount of lost property is currently being held at Junior High Reception. If your child has misplaced an item, please encourage them to come and check whether it has been handed in.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

On Saturday 16 August, the St Peters community gathered in the Dron Auditorium to celebrate the 2025 Performer of the Year Recital Final. Nine exceptional young musicians—Chloe R (flute), Dan D (cello), Sophie P (piano), Indigo J (soprano), Sylvia D (violin), William C (trombone), Nicholas S (cello), Mandi S (piano), and Lucas O (euphonium)—took to the stage and showed a wonderfully supportive audience exactly why they had been chosen as finalists.

Each performer offered a unique musical experience, demonstrating not only their technical command and musicality but also a level of professional stage presence well beyond their years. A highlight of the evening was the pre-prepared introduction videos, which gave the audience insight into each finalist’s repertoire choice while also showcasing their personality and passion for music.

While the adjudicators deliberated, the audience was treated to a brilliant guest performance by the CONISA Piano Trio, who delivered Turina’s Piano Trio No. 2 – 3rd movement with flair and virtuosity.

The adjudicators were genuinely moved by the consistent standard across all nine finalists, praising the dedication, commitment, and artistry of each performer. After much consideration, Sophie P (Year 12) was announced as the 2025 Performer of the Year Recital winner, an honour that recognises her outstanding musicianship and presence on stage.

A heartfelt thank you goes to all music staff and private teachers for their ongoing support and encouragement of our young musicians. The evening was a wonderful celebration of talent, dedication, and the thriving culture of music at St Peters.

David Deacon
Co-Director of Cocurricular Music / Head of Strings

This week, Visual Art students Coco, Harry, Esther, and Debi attended the Wonderstruck Gallery Day at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), South Bank. Led by acclaimed artist Brian Robinson, along with Aniway and Lele Aquilizan, the program provided students with a day of rich artistic engagement through discussions, formal presentations, and a hands-on workshop that explored materiality, pattern, and repetition.

In the workshop, students created striking sculptures inspired by Brian Robinson’s work, using recycled materials to explore the themes and techniques presented. The day brought together young artists from across the region to collaborate, experiment, and share ideas.

At St Peters, students regularly enjoy bespoke opportunities to extend their interests and learning in the arts beyond the classroom.

Thank you to Ms Dobrenov for supporting our students on the day.

Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader The Arts

IEU 2025 Awards for Excellence in Art Design

Congratulations to Year 12 students Michaela and Gabi, whose artworks received a Highly Commended in the Years 11–12 category of the Independent Education Union (IEU) 2025 Awards for Excellence in Art Design. Their creative interpretation of the theme 'Friends' was insightfully conveyed through their paintings. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday 3 September.

IB Visual Arts Exhibition

Year 12 Visual Arts students will present their IB Exhibition on Tuesday 9 September. This showcase represents 40% of their final assessment, with each student curating a series of works that explore their personal theme. We warmly invite you to attend and support their creative achievements.

Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader The Arts

Congratulations

With less than half of the Term 3 AIC season left to play, congratulations to the following teams for their successful start to the season, being in contention for Premierships:

Basketball

• 7A 1st
• 8A Tied 2nd

Tennis

• 1st IV Tied 1st
• 3rd IV 1st
• 4th IV 1st
• 10A 1st
• 10B Tied 2nd
• 8A Tied 1st
• 7A Tied 1st
• 7B Tied 1st

Best of luck to all boys for the remainder of the season!

Track & Field

With over 80 boys attending the first meet this afternoon for our Focus Meet, we look forward to seeing how our boys perform at the first Track and Field event of the season. After over a term of preparation, the AIC season officially starts with four meets on 28 August, 3 September, 11 September, and 17 September, followed by the AIC Track & Field Championship on 9–10 October, during the first Week of Term 4.

Special acknowledgement to our Track & Field Captains, Paul D, Theo H, and Will J, for their leadership over the last term in promoting and growing a sense of competitive spirit amongst boys and their dedication to training.

To sign up for next week's meet on 3 September, CLICK HERE

AIC Sport Sign Up – Term 4 and 2026 Term 1

With Term 4 Sport just around the corner, I invite students to complete the following sign-up process to help finalise our numbers for your respective sport. AIC offers both Water Polo and Touch Football as invitational (one-day) tournaments, with Touch Football held on Saturday 25 October and Water Polo on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Please complete the following survey by Friday 5 September

Term 4, 2025 Sport (Invitational Events)

• Touch Football - 25 October SIGN UP HERE
• Water Polo - 26 October 2025 SIGN UP HERE

Term 1, 2026 Sport 

• Australian Rules SIGN UP HERE
• Cricket SIGN UP HERE
• Swimming SIGN UP HERE
• Volleyball SIGN UP HERE

ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS

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

With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports, this will help us ensure your child's 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. 

Track & Field has weekly Wednesday and Thursday afternoons meets during Weeks 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 2 AIC SPORT COORDINATORS

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

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

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

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

ST PETERS STUDENT SPECTATORS ON GAMEDAYS

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.

Dan Fraser
Boys Sport Coordinator

QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD

The countdown is on! With only three weeks until the QGSSSA Championship, excitement is building across the school as our Track & Field season reaches its peak. The final team selection is just around the corner, and every training session and meet counts.

Last week’s meet saw a fantastic turnout—thank you to all the students, families, and coaches who came out to support! The energy was electric, and we saw some impressive performances across the board.

To keep the momentum going, we’ve introduced new incentives for students who achieve a personal best (PB) in any event. Whether it’s a faster sprint, a longer jump, or a stronger throw, every improvement matters, and we encourage all athletes to stay committed, attend meets, and push themselves in training.

QGSSSA Meet #4 – Friday 29 August

To view the program and sign on for Meet #4 - CLICK HERE

The bus will depart from Indooroopilly at 2:40pm. Return transport will be available for all students.

Key Dates

Please prioritise the last three meets so we can finalise our team selection.

Friday 29 August: Meet 4 SAF (4:00pm – 7:30pm)
Friday 5 September: Head 2 Head v MBC * SAF (8:00am – 1:00pm)
Friday 12 September: Meet 6 SAF (4:00pm – 7:30pm)

*Student Free Day – bus will depart Indooroopilly at 8:00am. More information to follow.

qgsssa Winter Fixtures – Netball, Hockey, Volleyball & Tennis

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 Clayfield College.

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.

Volleyball - Join us for Orange Round | Saturday 6 September

The St Peters Volleyball teams are painting their home courts orange for next weekend’s games against Moreten Bay College. This is an important day for our Volleyball community, where we show support and raise awareness for blood cancer. Today, more than 53 Australians will be told that they have blood cancer and tomorrow, another 53 families will be devastated by the same news.

The Volleyball Parent Support Group (VPSG) will be running a BBQ and bake sale; all proceeds will be donated to the Leukaemia Foundation to send a powerful message of hope and support to those facing blood cancer today. The VPSG will be accepting donations of baked goods on Saturday morning if you would like to contribute.

To date, the St Peters Volleyball community has raised $27,589 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Spectators are encouraged to show their support by wearing orange. Student spectators and players are encouraged to wear a 'touch of orange' along with their formal/playing uniform. This includes orange ribbons, socks, face paint, sweat bands,

Click Here to support the Leukaemia Foundation

Click Here to sign on for the BBQ and bake sale

Miss Laura Buckby
Volleyball Coordinator

BSRA ROWING – HEAD OF THE RIVER

The moment we've all been working towards is finally here. This Sunday marks the official 2025 Brisbane Schoolgirls Rowing Association Head of the River, the pinnacle of the girls BSRA rowing season and an opportunity for our squad to show the strength, spirit, and skill they've been building all year.

As we approach race day, here are a few important reminders for the week ahead:

Pink Spirit: In keeping with tradition, our rowers are encouraged to wear pink accessories (bows, ribbons, socks) as a show of unity and support this Friday 29 August.
War Cry: Join us in the chapel forecourt during lunch for a loud and proud war cry to rally and send our rowers off in style.

Head of the River is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of everything this rowing team has worked for this year. We also encourage families, friends, and supporters to make their way to Wyaralong Dam on Sunday. The atmosphere is electric, and your presence makes all the difference. A big thank you to the boys already planning to come and cheer the girls. For all information regarding the event, please head to the St Peters App.

It has been an exceptional season, filled with hard work, camaraderie, and growth. Step up to the start line knowing you’ve earned your place and remember to race with heart.

Let’s go Saints!

Mr Lachlan Allen
Director of Rowing

AFLQ Schools Cup

Senior Girls AFL Team Makes History in Debut Season!

This year marks an exciting milestone for St Peters Lutheran College, with the introduction of our very first Senior Girls AFL team in the AFL Queensland Schools Cup competition. Comprised of students from Years 10–12, the team has embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, skill, and determination.

Throughout Term 3, the girls have shown remarkable progress and teamwork, recording convincing wins against several strong opponents. Their results to date include:

• Kedron SHS – 91 to 7
• Sandgate District SHS – 81 to 0
• Mt Alvernia College – 75 to 8
• Varsity College – 67 to 0

The victory over Varsity College is especially noteworthy, as they were the runners-up in the 2024 competition. These outstanding performances have now secured St Peters a place in the semi-finals against Mountain Creek SHS on 9 September—a remarkable achievement in their debut season.

The girls’ journey has been a testament to their hard work, sportsmanship, and the support of their coaches and school community. A special thank you goes to our coaches Chris Cant and Dean Johnson, for their guidance, encouragement, and commitment to the program.

With the grand final on the horizon in early Term 4, excitement is building as the team continues to chase success. We congratulate the players and coaching staff on their achievements so far and wish them the very best for the finals.

Mr Peter Hicks
Girls AFL Coordinator

Student Achievements

Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships over the weekend in Ballarat.

• Gemma D: 4th – U15 4km (14:28)
• Ava K: 23rd – U17 4km (15:21)
• Juliana S: 25th – U14 3km (11:20)

Water Polo - National State Championships

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the Queensland teams to play in the National State Championships in Canberra later this year.

• Lily E – U15
• Laura M – U17

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

Sign on for all Term 4 Sports is now complete. Training schedules are being finalised and will be communicated by Sport Coordinators and published on the St Peters App.

• QGSSSA Junior AFL
• QGSSSA Badminton
• BMJC Water Polo
• MSW Cricket

A reminder that girls must complete their commitments to their in-season sports, these take priority over preseason sports. As always, we encourage the girls to maintain excellent communication with Sport Coordinators and staff.

Ainslee Knight
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

AIC Track & Field Season

We’re excited to share the upcoming AIC Track & Field season and encourage all Year 5 and 6 boys to get involved! Whether your son is a keen runner, jumper, thrower, or simply wants to give it a go, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, demonstrate a positive attitude, and enjoy being part of our team.

The data recorded at these meets will help with final team selections for the AIC Track & Field Championships, which are selection-only based on performance and consistency across the lead-up meets.

AIC Track & Field Meets – State Athletics Facility (SAF)

Meet 1: Thursday, 28 August
Meet 2: Wednesday, 3 September
Meet 3: Thursday, 11 September
Meet 4: Wednesday, 17 September

AIC Track & Field Championships (Selection Only) – QSAC

Wednesday 9 October & Thursday 10 October

Events for Selection: 100m | 200m | 800m | Hurdles | High Jump | Long Jump | Shot Put | 4 x 100m Relay

More information will be shared ahead of each meet; in the meantime, all boys are encouraged to attend training and take advantage of this great opportunity to represent the College.

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 boys put in a strong performance at home this week against Padua. Despite a 16–24 loss, the team showed plenty of determination and moments of brilliance. The progress they’re making each week is clear to see, and they can be proud of their efforts.

AIC Primary Basketball

Plenty of exciting Basketball action this week!

• 6A and 6B came up against very strong opposition, going down 71–11 and 52–2, respectively, but never stopped competing
• 5C celebrated their first win of the season with a terrific 16–8 result!
• 5A played out a thriller, clinching a 32–29 victory right on the buzzer!

It’s fantastic to see the boys’ persistence paying off and the joy they’re bringing to the court each week.

AIC Primary Tennis

Another great round of Tennis with impressive results across the board!

• 5A scored a convincing 7–1 win
• 5B battled hard but went down 2–6
• 6A continued their strong form with a 6–2 victory
• 6B capped off the afternoon with a dominant 7–1 result

A special thank you to our Year 6 parents for their flexibility with the late venue change—it was much appreciated! 

WDNA Netball

As the WDNA season nears its conclusion, we hope all players enjoyed their break-up celebrations this week. Congratulations to St Peters 2 and 4 on completing their seasons, and good luck to Teams 1, 3, 5, and 6 as they head into their finals campaigns!

This weekend’s fixtures are as follows:

St Peters 1 – 10:15am, Court 6 vs Jags 9 (Win = Prelim Final, Sat 6 Sept)
St Peters 3 – 9:10am, Court 15 vs SLNC19 (Win = Prelim Final, Sat 6 Sept)
St Peters 5 – 9:10am, Court 10 vs Bears 30 (Win = Semi Final, Sat 6 Sept)
St Peters 6 – 11:20am, Court 18 vs Forest Lake 13 (Win = Semi Final, Sat 6 Sept)
St Peters 7 – 11:20am, Court 19 vs Jags 14
St Peters 8 – 8:05am, Court 12 vs Rangers 32
St Peters 9 – 8:05am, Court 17 vs St Joseph’s 18
St Peters 10 – 10:15am, Court 21 vs Centenary 22

It’s been a long season, and we are incredibly proud of the resilience, teamwork, and spirit shown by all our netballers. Go Saints!

INTER-LUTHERAN TRACK AND FIELD carnival 2025

On Monday 25 August, our Year 3–6 students competed at the Inter-Lutheran Track and Field Carnival at QSAC. St Peters performed brilliantly, winning Division 1 overall! This incredible result means we now hold the Division 1 titles across all major carnivals this year—Swimming, Cross Country, and Track and Field. A remarkable achievement for our College!

Special mention goes to our 10 Years Girls and 11/12 Years Girls, who both won their age divisions and impressed further by taking out the relay events. A special shout-out to Cecilia C and Eloise B, who ran outstanding relay legs that helped secure victory for their teams.

We are so proud of every student who represented St Peters with determination and spirit. A huge thank you also to our coaches and parents for their ongoing support—it was a fantastic team effort all round.

ST PETERS LEARN TO SWIM SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HOLIDAY INTENSIVE

St Peters Learn to Swim will be running holiday intensive sessions for all current and new St Peters swimmers. The holiday intensive program aims to fast-track your child’s swimming progression. The program offers four 30-minute swimming lessons per week (run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) for $112.00 per swimmer plus booking fees each week. The session time for each level will remain the same each day during each week of the holiday period.

Week 1 - Monday 22 September to Thursday 25 September
Week 2 - Monday 29 September to Thursday 2 October

Private sessions are also available as part of the holiday intensive program. The fee for a private session is $55.00 per lesson, plus booking fees.

Learn to Swim fees are payable in advance for the holiday intensive program via Eventbrite and are non-refundable.

Please follow the instructions below to book lessons:

1. Click here to book
2. Select the time for the swim group assigned to your swimmer (the amount shown for group sessions includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
3. Make payment for the lessons booked

The link will be open for the holiday intensive program from 9:00am on Saturday 30 August 2025.

For any new swimmers, please email s.thorpe@stpeters.qld.edu.au and j.hansford@stpeters.qld.edu.au to book an assessment for learn to swim.

OPTIONAL SPORT TRAINING SHIRT & JUMPER – NOW AVAILABLE 

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new St Peters training shirt and grey sport jumper, available to students in Years 4–6 as optional additions to the cocurricular Sport uniform. These items have been designed to support students' training before and after school by offering a more practical and consistent uniform option. 

Key details: 

• Available in both male and female fits 
• Purchase from Shop 45, St Peters Indooroopilly 
• Training Shirt: $41.95 
• Grey Sport Jumper: $65.95 
• Not to be worn during curriculum time (8:00am – 3:10pm) 

We hope these new additions help students feel prepared and comfortable as they train and represent St Peters with pride. For more information click here. 

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 AND 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 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 

2 September – Met West Track and Field 
3 September – AIC Track and Field Meet #2 
11 September – AIC Track and Field Meet #3 
17 September – AIC Track and Field Meet #4 
9/10 October – AIC Track and Field Championships

Ben Shields
Primary Sport Coordinator

Last weekend, enthusiastic Lego builders came together for an afternoon of fun competition, hosted by the Digital Parent Support Group. Fourteen teams competed in a range of Lego challenges, concluding with prizes awarded for the top three overall teams and judges' awards.

Challenges included:

• Icebreaker – no points. 7 Lego bricks only
• Drop Test – which Lego construction makes the biggest ‘splash’ when dropped?
• Lego-themed Kahoot
• And finally, the long-form build, where teams had two and a half hours to build a complex construction. Judges focused on creativity, complexity, accuracy to the theme, and teamwork when deciding how to allocate points. The theme for the long form build was a poem, see below, based on eSports, Robotics and a panther, the College mascot.

The Panther and the Robot Play Esports

In a city of lights, both shiny and bright,
Lived Pippa the Panther, swift as the night.

She met Rollo the Robot, with buttons that glowed,
“Let’s play some esports!” his circuits bestowed.

Pippa was speedy, her paws quick and neat,
Rollo was clever, his plans hard to beat.

They raced through the levels, they battled with cheer,
“Together we’ve got this—the trophy is near!”

They won, but the best part was easy to see:
The joy of good friendship and true teamwork’s glee.

Congratulations to our winning team, Cool Cats, for taking home the major prize. Thanks also to parents from the Digital Parent Support Group and Robotics team members for helping to run the event. We look forward to hosting similar events in the future to bring Lego enthusiasts together.

Simon Canfield
Digital (Robotics) Coordinator

The Volleyball Parent Support Group Annual General Meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Monday 1 September 2025, in the Science Block (in the classrooms above Sports House). All are welcome.

Calling for nominations for all positions as listed below. All positions will be declared vacant at the meeting, and some members may not stand again.

1. President
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer

Please note that positions can be shared by two people.

If you would like to put up your hand to fill one of these roles or get more information as to what is involved in each role, please email volleyballpsg@stpeters.qld.edu.au

Nominations will be accepted prior to the AGM via email or at the AGM.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Kerry Banks
President, Volleyball Parent Support Group