Head of College
This week, students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sat the annual NAPLAN Tests. I am pleased that our students approached these tests with purpose and focus, without allowing it to become something more important (and perhaps more stressful) than it is made out to be by some of the media...
Ministry
Ascension Day took place last Thursday. This is a traditional festival of the church when Christians throughout the world remember that Jesus was taken up into heaven, forty days after he was raised from the dead. It’s not one of the big Christian festivals, like Christmas and Easter, and it often gets...
What’s on
Details of the the following events may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the St Peters Indooroopilly online calendar…
Important Notices
Chess Club runs Thursdays term-time from 6:00–8:00pm at the P&F Centre and is open to students, parents, friends and community...
Tuckshop is a great way to meet other parents and caregivers. Volunteers are needed for our Primary Years, Grandstand and Cafe 45 tuckshops. Help on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or anytime at all...
Urgently needed - Second-Hand Summer/Winter Uniforms...
The Community Hub Group welcomes parents, friends and community. Join us on Thursdays term-time from 8.00am - 12.00pm at the P&F Centre (top floor) for coffee and craft...
Around the School
Parents can now login to Firefly via SAML. The benefits of SAML include: it uses the portal ID number and password; no activation of an account is required; and only one identity is needed across the College systems…
Headspace was an initiative I became acquainted with during my placement in the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. I pitched a Headspace fundraiser to the Students for Students (S4S) team as I knew of the waves they were making in the wider community...
School photos are scheduled for Wednesday 23–Tuesday 29 May. Over the coming days, students will receive their personalised photography envelope. Full details for ordering and payment will be included. The School Photos Schedule is as follows...
Academic Matters
Congratulations to Mrs Simone Mitchell who has been appointed Head of P–6 Curriculum. It is with mixed feelings that the Exceptional Learners Department farewells Mrs Mitchell as she takes up her new role. Mrs Mitchell has worked to build curricular provisions for gifted and academically talented students in...
Primary Years
Each week, our Primary Assemblies showcase activities and learning which has taken place throughout the week. The last few weeks have been no exception, with our students sharing their learning, whether it be in academics, sport, or music, as well as enjoying guest appearances by a range of well-known...
The 2018 Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) and bid to find the St Peters Lower Primary reading House Champions is up and running! The PRC is an annual state-wide event for students from Prep - Year 7. The reading period spans 14 May to 31 August. All students are expected to participate...
Junior High
Last Friday, we celebrated Mothers' Day by sharing breakfast with our Junior High students and their mums. It was a lovely way to start the day and I thank Mrs Alison Arnold and Mrs Sharman Bolton for organising this event. Also, thank you to our student helpers, hospitality students and their teachers, and our...
The Arts
St Peters Theatresports Team, ‘Cheeky Macca’s Run’, consisting of Adie, Elly, Eden, Andy, Haile and Claire, performed at All Hallows’ on Thursday 10 May. The team battled it out with five others and were lucky enough to play their favourite games in most rounds...
The Brookfield Children’s Art Show will be held this weekend at the Brookfield Show Grounds. Selected artworks from students from P–12 have been selected. Some students will also have personal entries on display. Please visit the exhibition and support our students...
Music
Grace Knight, sensational Australian jazz vocalist and former lead singer of ’80s indie rock band, Eurogliders, visited St Peters last Friday to conduct insightful and inspiring workshops with students. On Saturday night, St Peters Soloists, Senior Stage Band, Cantique and Saints & Singers took the stage to...
Girls sport
Last weekend, the QGSSSA Cross Country Championship took place. Our girls represented the College with pride and passion, running their hearts out and supporting each other. The individual performances...
Boys sport
Last weekend, St Peters boys took on Marist College for Round 3 of the Term 2 season. Although the aggregate scores were mostly in our opposition’s favour, there were many commendable performances...
Primary sport
The following sports are on offer in Term 2: Girls Club (WDNA) Netball; Years 4–6 Run Club; Boys Years 4–6 Rugby; Boys Years 4–6 Football (Soccer); Boys AIC Chess…
Boarding
Check out selected photos from St Peters celebrations of National Boarder Week 2018…
Sponsors and Supporters
The following businesses are proud sponsors and supporters of the St Peters Rugby program. We thank these businesses for their support and encourage our families to support them…