St Peters Lutheran College IndooroopillyThe RockThe Rock Term 3 Week 4: 9 August 2018

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18

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What's On

What's On
What's On in the Next Week

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…

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Ministry

Ministry
Thank You for the Music

At St Peters, we seem to be in a season of music. Last Friday, we enjoyed Abba impersonation band, ‘Abba Live’, who rocked the Performing Arts Centre, even drawing community from our Springfield campus to Indooroopilly. On Saturday, we enjoyed the Recital Final; on Sunday, a Strings Festival; the Greta Bradman Signature Series Concert will take centre stage this Friday; St Peters Chorale will sing at 2.00pm on Sunday at St John’s Cathedral at the Brisbane… 

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Around the School

Around the School
World Vision Backpack Challenge

Did you know that there are now 68.5 million displaced people around the world, 24.5 million of whom are refugees? That means that one person is forced to flee their home every two seconds. Last week, Zana Bowen from World Vision visited the College to speak to Junior High students about the World Vision Backpack Challenge. From 17-19 August, the 40-hour Backpack Challenge will allow you to live another life for 40 hours. The idea is to pack...

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Around the School
Jeans for Genes Day

Last Friday, St Peters participated in the 25th Anniversary of Jeans for Genes Day. Both students and staff were encouraged to wear denim jeans and bring along a gold coin donation to help fund the work done by Jeans for Genes Australia, who are seeking to cure and treat childhood diseases. This year, we’re proud to announce we raised the most money yet. Our donations came in at $2430.00, so thank you to everyone who got involved. A special thank you to...

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Housekeeping

Housekeeping
Next Step Early School Leavers Survey

The Queensland Government is conducting its annual state-wide survey of Years 10, 11 and 12 students who, in 2017, left school without obtaining Year 12 certification. The Early School Leavers survey is a short, confidential survey that collects information about what young people are doing the year after leaving school. Between August and September, students who left school early in 2017 can expect to receive an invitation to complete a web-based survey or a...

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Housekeeping
School Photos

Ordered class photo packs are expected to be delivered to the school either next week or the week after. Photo packs will be distributed by Class/ Form Class Teachers. Personalised Cocurricular photos (Music, Sport, Duke of Edinburgh, Children of Old Scholars) order envelopes have been delivered to the school and will be distributed by Class/Form Class Teachers over the coming days. If you have any questions or issues with your order, please contact MSP directly via...

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Important Notices

Important Notices
St Peters is on Instagram

Follow Us

Recently, St Peters launched the official College Instagram account: @splc.official.

This account provides another platform upon which parents, students, and staff can interact with the school. It is a great way to celebrate our students through images, and offers a unique insight into the daily goings-on around the College.

To follow St Peters on Instagram, search for @splc.official or visit: https://www.instagram.com/splc.official/. While you're there, make sure you follow our official sports and boarding accounts: @splcsports and @splcboarding.  

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Important Notices
2019 Term Dates

Term dates for 2019 are now available. Read more to view or click here for a printable download…

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Important Notices
Chess Club
P&F Centre

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...

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Important Notices
Volunteer for Tuckshop

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...

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Important Notices
Second Hand Uniforms

Urgently needed - Second-Hand Summer/Winter Uniforms...

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Important Notices
Community Hub Group

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...

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Important Notices
Ladies Tennis Group

The Ladies Tennis Group meets Mark Lewis - St Peters Head Tennis Coach – on Mondays term-time from 8:00am at the Lohe Street Courts. All levels welcome. Hone your inner Federer! $20.00 for an hour of game set and match! For more information, contact Kathryn Lorraway - Community Liaison Officer...

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Important Notices
Mahjong Group

The Mahjong Group meets Thursdays term-time from 11.30am - 2.30pm at the P&F Centre (top floor). All abilities are welcome. Anyone interested in learning Mahjong please contact Nicky Hughes n.hughes@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6248…

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Primary Years

Primary Years
From the Head of Primary Years

We welcome new students in Lower and Upper Primary who have joined St Peters this week.  We also congratulate all students who received an award at Assembly this week. Last Wednesday, Year 1 students visited Osprey house as part of their unit on Sharing the Planet. The excursion consolidated the learning happening in the classroom around animals, plants, their habitats and threats. The students listened attentively to the volunteers and interacted keenly as they...

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Junior High

Junior High
From the Acting Head of Junior High

I remind parents and students about upcoming events: Friday 10 August: online Subject Selection preferences for 2019 are due for current Year 8 into Year 9 and current Year 9 into Year 10. The 9EF classes at Ironbark have an extension until Week 6; Weeks 4-5: Junior High Literature event – various authors will address each of the English classes. Carole Wilkinson will visit Year 7 classes this week, and Simon Higgins will visit Years 8 and 9 classes next week)...

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Senior School

Senior School
From the Deputy Head of Senior School

Student leadership gives vital opportunities of personal growth. Within the Senior School, we aspire for our students to learn and appreciate the value of Servant Leadership. We hope they will experience the satisfaction and reward of making a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as turning an initiative into a reality. Leadership at St Peters is both and honour and a privilege that carries with it a range of responsibilities and duties...

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Senior School
From the Langer Library

The Langer Library will close at 5.30pm on Tuesday 14 August due to the EKKA public holiday on Wednesday. Book Week celebrations have commenced. Shortlisted and Notable Books for 2018 are on display. Many of these have been written by authors who have visited the Langer Library in previous years including: Tristan Bancks, J C Burke, Jackie French, Barry Jonsberg, and Scot Gardner. We look forward to this week’s visiting authors, Carole Wilkinson, Simon Higgins...

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Boarding

Boarding
This Week in Boarding

Recently, students of Girls Boarding supported the Brisbane Marathon by handing out water to thirsty runners. All money raised from the Brisbane Marathon supported their Compassion Sponsor Child.

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Music

Music
Greta Bradman in Concert

Time is running out to secure tickets to St Peters' third Signature Series Concert of 2018, featuring celebrated operatic artist, Greta Bradman, on Friday 10 August from 7.00pm. Greta will sing works from her latest album, ’Home’. St Peters choral ensembles, alongside the University of Queensland Orchestra, will join with Greta to perform major choral works including: ‘Panis Angelicus’ by Franck; ‘Pie Jesu’ by Lloyd Webber; ‘Simple Gifts’ by Copland; ‘Sure on This Shining Night’ by Barber; ‘Laudate Dominum’ from Solemn Vespers for a Confessor; ‘K339’ by Mozart; ‘Hear My Prayer’ by Mendelssohn; and ‘You’ll Never...

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Boys Sport

Boys Sport
From the Boys Sport Coordinator

Well done to our St Peters sportspeople on another excellent week of sport. We witnessed many personal bests achieved and 110% efforts given. St Peters athletes pride themselves on working hard and playing at a level to match, and on many occasions outmatch, the larger cohorts of our opposition, and this past week is certainly no exception. Yesterday, the AIC Championships took place, and our athletes punched above their weight from the first race to the...

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Girls Sport

Girls Sport
From the Girls Sport Coordinators

Sign up for final sports for 2018 is now in progress. An email has been sent to all girls asking them to sign up for Badminton (Years 7 - 12), Junior Softball (Years 7 - 9 only), and Water Polo (Years 6 – 11. Girls who are interested in these sports should use the links provided in the email and fill out the form attached to submit their interest to play. Training for all of these sports can be done in conjunction with current winter sports. As trials for each of these ...

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Primary Sport

Primary Sport
From the Primary Sport Coordinator

The following sports are on offer in Term 3: Girls Club (WDNA) Netball; Boys Years 4-6 Basketball; Boys Years 4-6 Tennis; Boys AIC Cross Country Training (selected runners only); and Primary Athletics (Primary Athletics draft team members only). Please check game times on the Western District Netball Association website. Remember to select the correct age and division from the Grade drop-down menu...

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Indooroopilly School

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