Understanding the growing challenges related to mental health among young people is an important consideration. Anxiety, depression, and self-harm are all causes for concern. Factors like academic pressure, social media, family dynamics, and societal expectations are contributing to these issues. It's therefore crucial for parents and caregivers to take action early, remove the stigma around discussing mental health, and offer accessible support to address these issues and the wellbeing of their children.

R U OK?Day is an initiative that focuses on preventing suicide by encouraging meaningful personal connections and helping informal support networks to help recognise the signs of distress. We urge all families to take part, emphasising the value of genuine human relationships and reminding everyone to ask the important question, "Are you OK?"

Engaging in R U OK?Day activities goes beyond the classroom; it's a commitment to our students' overall development. By talking openly about mental health, schools create safe spaces where students feel understood, valued, and supported. As parents and caregivers, you can contribute by fostering open conversations, normalising feelings and breaking down mental health stigmas. Participating in R U OK?Day promotes compassion and shows our dedication to the wellbeing of the entire school community, reaffirming that together, we can truly make a difference.

This Special Report provides guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions.

To read the Special Report, click here. 

Lisa Delaney
Deputy Head of College

At this time of year, many of us are noticing the shift in the seasons. The cool mornings are softening, blossoms are appearing on trees, and the days are growing longer. Spring is making its quiet entrance. In creation, we see the gentle reminder that change is not only natural but also God-given.

Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Just as the earth moves through seasons of dormancy, growth, harvest, and rest, so too do our lives and the life of our College. Students grow and mature, staff pour out energy and care, and families navigate the rhythms of school, work, and home.

Some seasons are filled with joy and energy; others feel slower, even heavy. In both, God is present. The trees don’t rush their blossoms. They wait for the right season, and when it comes, the flowers unfold. Perhaps God invites us to live with that same patience—trusting that He is at work in us, even in the quieter, harder times.

At St Peters, we see this unfolding of seasons daily. A Prep student clutching a new Bible. A Year 12 student finishing their final assessments. A teacher encouraging a class through challenges. Each is in a different season of growth, yet all are part of God’s ongoing story.

As we continue through this school year, may we remember the God who holds all seasons. The God who brings new life out of barrenness, joy out of struggle, and hope out of waiting. May we, as a community, walk together with patience, trust, and gratitude for the One who makes everything beautiful in its time.

Prayer: 

Loving God, thank You for being with us in every season of life. 
Give us patience when times are slow, courage when times are hard, and joy when times are full of growth.
Help us to trust that You are always at work, making all things new in Your perfect time.
Amen.

Kirsten Munchenberg
Primary Years Chaplain

Cocurricular/Extracurricular Photos | Order Forms

Cocurricular and extracurricular photo order forms have now been delivered to the College and will be distributed to students in the coming days. The forms provide full ordering and payment details for photos taken earlier this year, including Children of Old Scholars, Duke of Edinburgh, Semester 1 Primary and Secondary Sport, Music, Primary Leaders, Junior High Leaders, Year 12 Prefects, Debating, Robotics, and other groups.

Orders are due Friday 19 September.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact MSP Photography directly on 3865 4291 or email admin.brisbane@msp.com.au

Semester 2 Sport Photos (Years 7–12) | Tuesday 16 September

Semester 2 Sport Photos will take place on Tuesday 16 September in the Gym.

Please click HERE for the schedule. Students will also be advised of photo times by email.

Dress Requirements

All Years 7–12 students are required to be in full formal uniform, including blazer and tie.

• Black school shoes are to be polished.
• Girls’ hair must be tied back and kept out of eyes – no ponytails over the shoulders.
• Boys must be clean-shaven.
• No jewellery, including watches, with the exception of one set of gold or silver studs/sleepers earrings in lower lobe only. Pearls, diamantes, and gemstones, etc, are not permitted.
• First and Open Teams are to wear their correct playing uniform, including the correct socks.

The following photos will be taken on Monday 20 October:

• Semester 2 Primary Sport Photos
• QGSSSA Junior Australian Rules Football
• AIC Water Polo
• AIC Touch Football

Blazer Buttons

Blazer buttons are available for purchase at Shop 45 for the cost of $6.00 per button.

Next weekend, 12–14 September, St Peters will come alive with a rich celebration of music across three outstanding concerts, displaying the depth and diversity of our music ensembles.

Friday 12 September, 6:00pm – Primary Night at the PAC

Our Lower Primary and Upper Primary ensembles will fill the Dron Auditorium with energy, colour, and joy.

Sunday 14 September – St Peters in Concert

Two spectacular events highlight the talents of our Junior High and Senior School ensembles:

Matinee, 2:00pm – an afternoon of vibrant music-making
Soirée, 5:00pm – an evening finale to the weekend’s celebrations

All concerts are free. We warmly invite families, friends, and the community to join us in celebrating these special performances.

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

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!

Born in the 1970s, I enjoyed a carefree childhood in a lower-to-middle-class suburb. My parents worked long hours, leaving me free to explore the neighbourhood with my best mate, Andy. We rode bikes, played marbles or footy, hung out at the local arcade shop, and climbed trees until dark—all this and more from around the age of seven or eight! If you’re even close to my age, you probably enjoyed similar freedoms and opportunities. I want the same for my children, but it is increasingly unusual and unattainable for many.

Questions about safety abound. Children have ever-increasing academic loads. Schedules for both children and their parents are busier than ever. Extra-curricular activities are more popular than ever. Screens have proliferated. And downtime is harder to find than ever before.

What has happened to our children’s childhoods?

Play: The Work of Childhood

Play is integral to building successful, resilient children, and its importance starts in infancy. For infants, play involves touch, sounds, peek-a-boo, and interactive floor time. By preschool age, children delight in messy play with water, sand, and crafts, and their physical activity and social interactions increase. Early primary school children still enjoy creative play but begin to focus on games with rules and outdoor activities, emphasising social interaction.

The Benefits of Unstructured Play

Play fosters essential skills, including setting boundaries, understanding social norms, negotiating, and creativity. Unstructured play before age ten is particularly beneficial.

Rough-and-tumble play with parents is especially fun and educational in terms of teaching limits, communication, and physical coordination. The best part about these play activities is that they are easy, healthy, educational, and low-cost. Ultimately, play is the work of childhood, laying the foundation for resilient lives.

Are We Doing Too Much?

Helping children enjoy childhood includes managing extracurricular activities. The rise in sports and other pursuits at younger ages has sparked debate about whether kids are overscheduled. Critics argue that excessive activities may rob children of their childhood, creating unnecessary stress and competition among parents.

Free play and unstructured time are crucial for children’s wellbeing, allowing them to explore, be curious, and develop creativity. However, structured activities can also provide safety and development in a modern, less child-friendly world. These activities help manage screen time, offer developmental benefits, and give parents peace of mind.

How to Find the Right Balance

Finding the right balance between structured activities and free play is challenging. There is a line that balances the competing demands of structure, growth, and enrichment with stress, financial costs, and protecting childhood. The problem is that none of us really knows where that line is until we’ve crossed it. It’s different for each child, and it changes as they mature and develop.

Questions to Ask Yourself

Rather than me telling you where to draw that line, here are some questions to ask yourself to get the balance right for your children.

• Am I anxious about my child’s success in life, or am I trying to improve my child’s wellbeing?
• Does your child feel like you care about the outcomes more than they do?
• Are your kids excited to participate?
• Does your child have time to play with friends?
• Are they getting enough sleep?
• Does your child get free play time?
• Do you make time to do nothing alone or together?

Letting Children Just Be

Childhood is shrinking. Those years of carefree innocence are being crowded out. Yet play, curiosity, slow and agenda-free development, and the chance to pursue interests that align with personal strengths are some of the most important gifts we can give a child to truly experience childhood. They get to make their own decisions, write their own rules, and have their own experiences. There’s a strong connection between feeling in control of our lives and being happy. When our children see us, they do not need to be burdened with more work and study. They need us to fall on the floor, tickle, wrestle, and laugh. They need opportunities to learn and create; to sit quietly on the grass under a tree and stare at clouds; to experience the simplicity of childhood; and to simply be.

Dr Justin Coulson

As we enter the final week of Term 3, our Junior High students are busy with assessments and preparing for the term’s conclusion. At this time of year, healthy routines are more important than ever.

Dr Judith Locke, in her advice series with the QCAA, highlights six simple but powerful ways parents and carers can support their child’s wellbeing during busy times:

• Exercise matters – at least 30 minutes of activity each day, ideally with some social interaction such as team sport.
• Balanced study routines – not too little, but not too much. Students need to balance academic focus with other parts of life.
• Household responsibilities – small tasks like unpacking the dishwasher help develop responsibility while also giving the brain a 'mental reset' from study.
• Real social time – encourage face-to-face connection with friends and family. Tech-free mealtimes are a great way to foster this.
• Leisure and hobbies – students need downtime to enjoy activities they love.
• Quality sleep – eight to ten hours a night, with devices kept out of bedrooms to support proper rest.

These strategies, while shared with senior students in mind, are just as valuable for Junior High students as they build healthy habits for learning and life. You can read more of Dr Locke’s advice here.

Uniform Reminder – Shoes

A reminder that formal dress shoes are required for both boys and girls with summer and winter uniforms. Shoes must:

• Be black, polishable, and free of coloured trim, stitching, or laces.
• Not include sports styles, boots, or very thick/platform soles.
• Contain no metal parts other than eyelets.

Junior High Reception has a small supply of shoes that will be lent to students who arrive in incorrect footwear. These must be returned to Reception the following day.

Max Forbes
Head of Junior High

Last weekend, the St Peters community was treated to an unforgettable evening of classical music at the 2025 Performer of the Year Concerto Final. Five remarkable young soloists took to the stage, each performing with maturity, artistry, and poise well beyond their years. Their interpretations of Saint-Saëns, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Grieg, and Prokofiev were nothing short of inspiring, leaving the audience in awe of their talent and dedication.

The supporting St Peters Symphony Orchestra rose to the occasion with a professional standard of accompaniment, sensitive, responsive, and powerful when required. The orchestra provided the perfect canvas for each soloist to shine, with many audience members commenting that the balance, control, and energy of the ensemble was of the highest calibre.

The evening concluded with the stirring Finale of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. This symphonic masterpiece, with its sweeping melodies and triumphant conclusion, brought every player together in a performance that highlighted the true power of collective music-making. It was a fitting end to a night that celebrated not only the brilliance of individual performers, but also the unity, energy, and shared spirit of music at St Peters.

Special congratulations go to Samuel W (Year 7), who was named Concerto Performer of the Year 2025 for his inspiring performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto. His artistry and musicianship captivated the audience and impressed the adjudicators, making him a most deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Congratulations to all five Concerto finalists, the orchestra, and our music staff for another extraordinary milestone in our College’s musical journey.

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

Brisbane Portrait Prize

Congratulations to Ting J (Year 12 IB), who has been awarded a Highly Commended in the Next Gen category of the Brisbane Portrait Prize. This is a wonderful recognition of her talent and dedication to her art.

The Next Gen category, open to artists aged 18 and under, encourages young creatives to explore portraiture in fresh and contemporary ways. Ting’s work stood out among a field of exceptional young artists from across Brisbane.

You can view her striking portrait in the Next Gen online gallery here.

Independent Education Union (IEU) Awards

Congratulations to Gabi D and Michaela C (Year 12) who have each been awarded a Highly Commended in the Year 11–12 section of the IEU Awards. Their paintings were created in response to this year’s theme, Friends.

The awards ceremony was held at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, with guest speaker Brisbane artist John Honeywill sharing insights into his work.

Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader The Arts

TERM 4 COCURRICULAR

Our Term 4 cocurricular program is now live, and activities are ready to book. Most activities begin in Week 2, if not already. You can view the program in Firefly, where each activity is linked with further details, contact information, and booking instructions. 

At St Peters, we’re proud to offer a wide range of activities that support student wellbeing, personal growth, and social connection. While we encourage participation, we also value balance. Unstructured play and downtime are just as important, helping children recharge, build resilience, and develop independence. 

We encourage families to take a balanced approach when selecting activities to ensure students have the time and energy to engage meaningfully. 

For any questions, feel free to reach out to the relevant provider or primarycocurricular@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

Term 4 and Term 1 Sport

PRIMARY SCHOOL SWIMMING CLICK HERE
Friday AM Training
Coordinator – Mr Ben Shields b.shields@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

MSW CRICKET CLICK HERE
Friday PM / Saturday AM Matches
Coordinator – Mr Gary Munday g.munday@stpeters.qld.edu.au

AIC AUSTRALIAN RULES CLICK HERE
Tuesday / Thursday Training
Coordinator – Mr Tyrell Barker t.barker@stpeters.qld.edu.au

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

Aic tRACK & fIELD SEASON

We’re excited to be underway with the AIC Track & Field season, having already competed in three meets, and we look forward to welcoming even more Year 5 and 6 boys to the final meet. 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 4: Wednesday 17 September

AIC Track & Field Championships (Selection Only) – QSAC

Thursday 9 October and Friday 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, but in the meantime, all boys are encouraged to attend training and embrace this great opportunity to represent the College.

PRIMARY SPORT WRAP-UP

AIC Rugby League

Our Primary Rugby League boys recorded a huge win in Round 6, a fantastic performance from the whole team! We wish them the very best of luck this weekend as they take on St Laurence’s College in Round 7. With one home game left, we’d love to see plenty of St Peters students out supporting the boys. See you at 8:00am on Harts Rd Oval.

AIC Primary Basketball

Our Year 5 and Year 6 Basketball teams will face St Laurence’s College this week in their final matches of the season—Year 5 at home and Year 6 away. We wish all the boys the very best of luck as they finish off their season.

AIC Primary Tennis

Round 6 proved very successful for our Primary Tennis boys against Ambrose Treacy College. We now look forward to seeing them in action this weekend as they take on St Laurence’s College in their final game of the season.

Graceville Hounds

In our inaugural season, St Peters has welcomed over 50 girls to participate in the Graceville Hounds Touch Football program, including our future 2026 students who were invited to join the fun. Our girls have already shown improvements in skills and great sportsmanship throughout the first three grading games. The season will now take a break for the school holidays, with games set to recommence on Sunday 12 October.

Thank You

A huge thank you to all parents, caregivers, families, and friends who have supported our Primary Sport teams throughout the term. Your encouragement, cheering from the sidelines, and commitment to early mornings and busy weekends make a world of difference to our students.

Term 4 St Peters Learn to Swim @ St Peters Indooroopilly 25m Pool

The bookings for Term 4 St Peters Learn to Swim sessions will open on Saturday 13 September at 9:00am. These sessions are available to all current and new St Peters swimmers.

Term 4 Dates

Start: Saturday 11 October
End: Saturday 29 November
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly 25m Pool

Session Details

Group Sessions: $224.00 plus booking fees
Private Sessions: $55.00 plus booking fees
New Swimmers Registration Fee: $25.00 (includes a named cap)

For New Swimmers

If your child is new to our program, please email s.thorpe@stpeters.qld.edu.au and j.hansford@stpeters.qld.edu.au to schedule an assessment.

Please note that private sessions are limited and should only be booked by Level 0 to Mini Squad swimmers unless advised by your squad coach.

Booking Instructions:

1. Click here
2. Select the level assigned to your swimmer at your preferred time.
3. Complete payment for the selected lessons.

Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to s.thorpe@stpeters.qld.edu.au and j.hansford@stpeters.qld.edu.au.

We look forward to welcoming your swimmers to another fantastic term of learning and improvement!

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 /Term 4

17 September – AIC Track & Field Meet #4 
9/10 October – AIC Track & Field Championships
Week 2 – Year 4 and Year 6 Hip Hop Begins
Week 3 – All Year 5 and Prep to Year 3 Swimming Begins
24 October – AIC Touch Invitational
26 November – Prep Swim Carnival
28 November – Years 1–3 Swim Carnival
28 November – Hip Hop Extravaganza

Ben Shields
Primary Sport Coordinator

Congratulations

• Kai G (Year 12) – selected for the Open Australian Lifesaving Team to tour New Zealand in September
• Ethan W (Year 7) – selected for U14 Boys Queensland Volleyball team, competing in September

Best of luck, boys, in representing your state and country this month!

AIC Premierships

With one more game before the end of Term 3 AIC season, the following teams are in contention for premierships:

Basketball

7A – 2nd

Tennis

1st IV – 1st
3rd IV – 1st
4th IV – 1st
8A Tied – 1st
7A Tied – 1st
7B – 1st

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

Tennis

This weekend will feature our Focus Round for our final AIC Tennis round of the season, with several teams in premiership contention. We wish all teams the best of luck for the season as St Peters Tennis looks to secure the Tennis Aggregate Premiership for the 11th straight year.

Tennis will have its end-of-season break-up presentations and BBQ on Saturday 13 September at Lohe St Tennis Courts. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our First Team playing for the premiership! AIC presentations will commence after the completion of fixtures, at approximately 12:30pm, and we will finish by 2:00pm.

Track & Field

With two meets already completed, we acknowledge the work of all athletes and coaches for their efforts this season. With two meets to go, these meets are used to inform the selection of the AIC Track & Field Championship team.

Priority sessions are Tuesdays at UQ. Keep an eye out for the Track & Field Team email to be sent next Thursday 18 October.

To prepare for this, we will offer training sessions on:

• Tuesday 7 October at UQ Athletics Centre from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Bus departs at 1:45pm)
• Wednesday 8 October on Mayer Oval from 3:30pm – 5:00pm

The final team and events will be displayed at Sports House (Indooroopilly) and outside The Hub (Springfield) on Wednesday 8 October, the first day of Term 4, with a breakdown of events and competitors/reserves.

AIC Sport SiGN Up – term 4 and 2026 Term 1

AIC Term 1, 2026 Sport Sign Up Closes End of Term 3​

Trials​

• Australian Rules and Volleyball begin Week 4 of Term 4​
• Cricket students not participating in MSW from Week 4 train with their year level ​
• Swimming training ongoing for SPW, early Term 4​
• Check the St Peters App for training times to plan your sporting interests

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 & 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. If a student does not wear the correct attire to 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

Volleyball Orange Round

Last Saturday’s Girls Volleyball Orange Round against Moreton Bay College was a colourful display of sport and community, raising awareness about blood cancer. Players and supporters wore orange in support of the Leukaemia Foundation and in memory of former St Peters student, Noah Smith. The Volleyball Support Group hosted a sausage sizzle and bake sale, raising over $2,300 on the day. This brings the total raised in 2025 across Boys and Girls Volleyball to nearly $5,600—an outstanding effort!

We’d also like to take a moment to acknowledge former St Peters parent, Kerry Banks, whose dedication to Volleyball at the College has been nothing short of amazing. A member of the Volleyball PSG since 2018, Kerry served as President from 2022 to 2025. Even after her youngest son, Jack, graduated two years ago, she continued to give her time and energy to support the program—driven by a genuine love of the sport (and, frankly, because she’s just that fantastic). Thank you, Kerry, for your remarkable contribution to St Peters Volleyball.

QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD

Congratulations to everyone who represented the College in last Friday’s meet against Moreton Bay College. It was fantastic to see so many girls competing and achieving season-best performances. This Friday marks our final lead-up meet at the State Athletics Facility (SAF)—a crucial opportunity for athletes to make their case for team selection before the finals team is announced on Monday.

Key Dates

Friday 12 September: Meet #6 at SAF
Monday 15 September: Final Team Announcement
Tuesday 16 September: Compulsory Training at UQ (3:30pm – 5:00pm)
Wednesday 17 September Compulsory Relay Training at Mayer Oval (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
Thursday 18 September: QGSSSA Track and Field Championships

As we enter the final week, please prioritise training over your other sports.

QGSSSA Meet #6 – Friday 12 September

To view the program and sign up for Meet #6 - CLICK HERE

The bus will depart from Indooroopilly at 2:40pm. Return transport is available.

qgsssa Winter Fixtures – Netball, Hockey, Volleyball & Tennis

As we approach the final round of fixtures against Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School this weekend, several teams remain in strong contention for a top-three finish. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to Mr Glass, Miss Buckby, Miss Moore, Miss Le Sage, and Mrs Marshall for their dedication throughout the season. Their professionalism, commitment, and passion have been instrumental in guiding and supporting our girls, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such outstanding staff leading our students.

Volleyball:

• Open Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Senior A Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Senior B Volleyball – 3rd
• Year 10A Volleyball – 2nd
• Year 10B Volleyball – 3rd
• Year 9A Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Year 9B Volleyball – 3rd
• Year 8A Volleyball – 1st
• Year 8B Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Year 7A Volleyball – 3rd

Netball:

• Open Netball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Senior A Netball – 2nd
• Year 10A Netball – 1st
• Year 10B Netball – 2nd
• Year 9A Netball – 3rd

Tennis:

• Senior A Tennis – 1st (Secured Premiership)
• Senior B Tennis – 3rd
• Senior C Tennis – 2nd

All results and ladder positions can be found on the QGSSSA website. Please check the St Peters App for fixture times and locations for this week’s home games.

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.

Term 4 Sports

A reminder that girls must complete their commitments to their in-season sports, these take priority over pre-season sports. As always, we encourage the girls to maintain excellent communication with Sport Coordinators and Activities staff. If your daughter has signed up for an activity and has since changed her mind, please get in touch with the relevant Coordinator as soon as possible.

Student Achievements

Well done to Gemma D (Year 8), who won the School Sport Australia National Cross Country Championship for the 14–15 Year Girls.

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.

Ainslee Knight
Acting Girls Sport Coordinator

St Peters Technology Assistant Maria Wong is offering two school holiday sewing classes for students.

Monday 22 September – Beginner Classes

• 9:00am to 12:00pm | Tote Bag
• 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Zippered Pencil Case

Tuesday 23 September – Classes for students with sound sewing ability

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
• 1:00pm to 4:00pm

For more information, click here.

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.

Click HERE to complete the survey.

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