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Bruce Brazier
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*Photo courtesy of Kevin Dreise, F/45 Photography
[email protected] or 0408 724 004.
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sposa news
Head of College...........................................4
SPOSA is on the Move...............................22
SPOSA President..........................................5
SPOSA Unseals Precious Relic....................22
Chaplain.......................................................5
Old Scholar Makes Digital Dream
a Reality.....................................................23
around the school
Old Scholars Return to St Peters After
47 Years.....................................................24
St Peters Website Gets a Facelift.................6
Architecture World Salutes
Performing Arts Centre...............................7
Go Blue For Autism Day...............................7
ANZAC Day Commemorations.....................8
Springfield Year 7 Camp............................10
sport
St Peters Rowers Excel...............................11
academic news
Springfield Welcomes French
Exchange Students....................................12
Future Problem Solving Conference..........13
Publications Officer:
Kathleen Barker
Telephone: 07 3377 6262
[email protected]
Advertising Enquiries
Publications Office
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Bruce Brazier Remembered in
Performing Arts Centre.............................26
events
Golf Day.....................................................27
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Remembering............................................28
Reunions
SPOSA Office
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly Qld 4068
Telephone: 07 3377 6592
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/sposa45
Editorial Enquiries
SPOSA Publications Editor:
Nicky Boynton-Bricknell
Telephone: 07 3377 6592
[email protected]
Remember: Reunion Groups Timeline......30
Old Scholars Rendezvous at Boonah.........32
Upcoming Reunions..................................34
da Vinci Decathlon Championships...........13
the arts
Year 8 Kaleidoscope: Work In Progress.....14
St Peters You’ve Got Talent........................16
Performing Arts Centre – Home to
Musical Magic...........................................18
St Peters Performs with Deep
Blue Orchestra...........................................19
Budding Photographers Snare People’s
Choice Awards in Capture Competition....20
Brookfield Children’s Art Show..................21
Indooroopilly only
St Peters in a new world
In recent times, I have
given a great deal of
thought to the place of our
College in a global context.
As a remarkable institution, we are true to our mission i.e. to
provide excellence in Christian co-education. One simply needs to
look at the daily activities across the College to witness Christian
values in action, or to read the various annual reports that outline
the excellent outcomes in all areas of the curriculum and across
our cocurricular programs e.g. music, sport, the arts and service
learning. But what of the future? What will be the challenges?
by Adrian Wiles
Head of College
The higher education sector is wrestling with the same questions,
and emerging from their deliberations seem to be three key points
that are immediately aligned to our strategic intent. Firstly, the cost
of education using the current model continues to grow. Clearly,
government funding for schools is under pressure, and recent
announcements in Australia suggest that in the non-government
sector, we need to be calculating and creative in order to remain
viable. The second consideration is the change that technology
has brought to teaching and learning across the world. It is of no
surprise to see that young people are using various technological
modes to not only change world structures, but to find the most
suitable educational experience – regardless of where the teacher
or provider may be situated geographically. Finally, the relevance
of what is being taught will be challenged as our country redefines
our position in the world order. Reference to Australia’s academic
performance in comparison to that of other countries appears
in the press nearly every other day, and this point weighs on the
minds of many, both in and out of the sector.
It is clear that St Peters has historically been a school where the
students and staff have been drawn from many parts of the world.
Their contributions have been significant in the formation of the
College’s culture, over the past seven decades. St Peters, in turn,
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has been significant in guiding and shaping many young men and
women as they make a difference in the world. I am aware of the
impact that St Peters Old Scholars have had in PNG, in the USA
where many past students are operating in the highest echelons
of the business world, and in Singapore where St Peters is well
represented in that country’s society. Our challenge is to build
on our past strengths and to engage in a world where local and
overseas students have a myriad of global educational choices.
I believe that mediocrity will result if schools are not proactive
in their approach to education in a new world. From a St Peters
perspective, we are moving in a way that honours our mantra of
‘Plus Ultra’ – ever higher or ever beyond. The St Peters Lutheran
College Foundation’s Directors are exploring ways to develop this
philanthropic structure to support some of the future financial
requirements of the College. A future perspective must be
adopted, while acknowledging the past contributions through
the Foundation. Our recent move to introduce ‘bring your own
technology’ (BYOT) greatly enhances our ability to embed and
expand new learning tools as they become available. We are
deliberately positioning ourselves to have influence on the
curriculum at all levels, and are closely monitoring the progress
of new initiatives as they cement their place in the new global
educational establishment e.g. The Khan Academy. Strategically, we
as a College are underway with our thinking and planning.
We are confident that St Peters Lutheran College will always
be a place of learning that provides a clearly defined, relevant,
purposeful, and excellent experience for thousands of young
people every year. I have no doubt that St Peters is, and will
remain, a learning community firmly underpinned by Christian
values - notwithstanding the changing surrounds. The ‘constancy’
of Christ Jesus in our lives (and at the core to our College
community) holds us in good stead as we meet the new challenges,
and embrace our position in the world.
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From the President of
SPOSA
by Bradley Porter
President, St Peters Old Scholars Association
MINISTRY
AT ST PETERS
by KIRSTIN MUNCHENBERG
CHAPLAIN
I’m contemplating moving house, looking around
and realising how much “stuff” has accumulated.
Only a few years ago when I joined St Peters I had
nowhere near enough possessions to fill the truck
they sent for my worldly goods. Now, looking at
the house that’s filled to the brim, I’ve started the
process of going through the accumulation of several
years. I am asking myself those very important
questions – “How important is this to me? Why am
I holding onto this?” And I have realised that the
things that we hold
onto as important
When we
show clearly who
we are and what
have a spirit of
we value.
It is almost a year since the official opening of the Performing Arts
Centre. If you have not visited this marvellous new facility, you are in
for a surprise. If you are celebrating your reunion or if you just want to
come back to see your old school, you could see it during this year’s
Reunion Weekend on 20-21 September.
Our alumni officers are working hard to send out invitations to this jampacked weekend. This year, there are some new events: a function with
the Head of College at the Performing Arts Centre; and the inaugural
Old Scholars Performances concert. It will be exciting to enjoy each
other’s fellowship and talents in the spectacular new building.
SPOSA is continuing to support the St Peters Foundation through
sales of Not Just a School, a wonderful publication full of stories by
Old Scholars. Please contact the SPOSA Office for your copy.
SPOSA is fortunate to have a new web presence provided by the
College. There is plenty of news and information about reunions and
other SPOSA events. Without needing to log in, you can change your
contact details by filling out the online form.
A few weeks ago, I attended the impressive St Peters You’ve Got Talent
Grand Final. SPOSA provided the prize money for the annual talent
competition, and arranged three large cheques for the Toft Brothers,
who won the $50 3rd prize, Georgia and Ayla, who won the $100 2nd
prize, and Magic Jordsan, who took home the $250 1st prize.
In this issue of Plus Ultra, you will read about SPOSA’s exciting move to
a permanent, customised home for SPOSA, introducing a welcoming
space for Old Scholars to visit and engage with the history and culture
of St Peters at the P&F Centre
I hope you enjoy this wonderful publication.
compassion, love
and appreciation
for each other,
bullying is not a
problem. When
we have courage
and stand up for
justice and show
forgiveness, we
get along.”
Our school also has
values, things that
our community holds
as important. These
values are taught
every day, but not
often talked about.
They are taught
through our actions,
through what we say
and how we respond.
So what are these
values? There are ten
that we particularly
focus on: love,
justice, compassion,
forgiveness, service,
courage, humility, hope, quality and appreciation.
We are not individuals in isolation – we live in a
community. Living in community has attendant
responsibilities, and these are informed by our
values. Our College sees everything that the staff
and students do and are, in relation to God, and sees
each person as being in a relationship with God.
Therefore the school values and cares for all people,
encouraging us to reflect the characteristics of God
as we live in community.
When we have a spirit of compassion, love and
appreciation for each other, bullying is not a
problem. When we have courage and stand up for
justice and show forgiveness, we get along. When we
are humble and seek to serve we make this world a
better place. When we hold on to hope and seek to
do all things well, we can make a difference.
This is what we focused on during Faith Week this
term. The Faith Team led worship about Spirit: Living
in Community – those values that the Spirit brings
out in our school community. The Junior School
made Spirit flame decorations and fun activities were
had in Middle School. The week finished on a high,
with a community lunch, as people joined together
over a shared meal.
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St Peters Website gets
a facelift
New Features include video tours, digital publications, iCal
functionality and more!
The new St Peters website and app was
recently launched to our community.
For the first time St Peters has a
website that brings together the whole
community including SPOSA, Foundation
and Parents & Friends.
Some new features include video tours
of both schools; digital publications
including The Rock, Cornerstone and
Plus Ultra; and iCal functionality, which
allows users to view the St Peters
calendars on their device without
visiting the website.
For the first time the Indooroopilly
and Springfield schools have their own
school sub-sites. This recognises the
growth of the Springfield school and
allows the College to more accurately
show new families what St Peters offers
at each school.
A new section, Global School, shows
the school as a multicultural community
and demonstrates the ways that
St Peters is coming of age as a school of
international repute.
Old Scholars, through the revamped
SPOSA section, now have the ability to
change their contact details and find out
about reunions without logging in. The
directory however, although popular,
was not cost-effective, and will be
inactive as of the end of the year.
The St Peters app
allows community
members to quickly
and conveniently
access sporting fixture
information, calendars
and newsletters.”
The St Peters app was designed for
current parents and allows community
members to quickly and conveniently
access sporting fixture information,
calendars and newsletters. It also allows
the College to send urgent messages
direct to our community when needed.
You can download the free app at the
App Store or at Google Play – a direct
link is on the front page of the website.
Download it free from the App Store or Google Play
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Architecture world
salutes performing
arts centre
Congratulations to Phillips Smith Conwell Architects who
were recently awarded a commendation in the Public
Architecture Category of the Royal Australian Institute
of Architects Queensland Awards for their design of
the St Peters Performing Arts Centre. We are certainly
proud of this facility and thankful for the work of the
architects, builders and staff who have created this
wonderful building.
Go Blue for Autism Day
by Kaylee Neil and BJ Scott
Year 7 Students, St Peters Springfield
Excitement filled the air as St Peters Springfield’s Prep - 12 classes
created their coin trails to raise money for Autism.
Well done to Year 6 with the longest trail and most money, raising
an extraordinary $150. Coming close behind were Prep T and
Year 4.
Thank you to everyone who participated, as we are extremely
proud to announce together we raised an amazing total of
$988.15. All the money raised will go to the Exceptional Learners
‘Chill Room’.
We would also like to give a special thanks to the coordinators
of the event, Mrs Wise, Mrs Lythall and Sean Thomas, alongside
Year 7 students and Mrs Hokin for making the day a success.
Thank you to Mrs Cullen for making the delicious prizes!
ANZAC Day Commemorated
in Annual Services
The St Peters ANZAC Day commemorations are a celebration of
mateship and an opportunity to remember those who have served
Australia and New Zealand and who have made the ultimate
sacrifice. Lest we forget.
springfield ANZAC Day Service
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When the Saints go
Marching in…
the Symphonic Winds and Drumline
Represent St Peters at the ANZAC
Day Parade
The Symphonic Winds and Drumline combined to represent St Peters in this
year’s Brisbane ANZAC Day Parade. Each and every one of the band members
displayed skill and energy marching and performing three pieces from
memory, an amazing effort! Led by Drum Major and Year 12 student, Christian
Coulthard, the challenge of marching together looked effortless and many
hours of practice paid off. The band marched and played twice during the
morning parade. It was a joy to watch and be involved in and many positive
comments were heard from nearby onlookers.
The students represented the school and themselves admirably and I am sure
they will remember this ANZAC Day with fond memories and a sense of pride.
Indooroopilly ANZAC
Day Service
At the traditional whole school ANZAC service,
the St Peters Indooroopilly students, staff and
community members observed the traditions
of the last post and the laying of the wreath.
Head of College, Mr Adrian Wiles, delivered a
speech about the traditions of ANZAC Day and
what it means to us at school as well as in the
broader context of being Australian.
Springfield Year 7
Students Brave the Great
Outdoors at Camp
This year’s St Peters Springfield Year 7 camp was a blast. The students
cycled, canoed and conquered their fears to ride the flying fox metres
above the ground. The students are to be commended for their attitudes
and behaviour during the camp. Thank you also to the staff who organised
this wonderful activity.
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ST PETERS ROWERS EXCEL
Kate Rowan
Brendan McGrath
Sarah Zillmann
Eleanor Wilson
Jess Hall
St Peters Student Selected for
Australian Junior Women’s Team
Old Scholars Represent Australia
and St Peters
St Peters Year 12 student, Kate Rowan’s second place at the
Australian Selection Trials earned her first selection in the
Australian Junior Women’s Rowing Team. Kate has been selected
alongside three other girls to represent Australia in the Junior
Women’s Coxless Four. The girls will travel to Germany to compete
in the World Rowing Junior Championships in August.
It has been a pleasure to watch our Old Scholars, Sarah Zillmann
(2011), Eleanor Wilson (2010), and Jess Hall (2009), all achieve
their “at school” dream of representing Australia again.
This year Kate also achieved a 2nd in the U19 Pair, and won the
U19 Four at the Australian National Titles in March.
We wish Kate the best of luck and are excited for her to be back
representing St Peters at the BSRA Head of the River 2014.
Rowing Coach Scores New Role
Congratulations to Mr Brendan McGrath, St Peters immediate past
Director of Rowing who has been selected as the Under 21 Men’s
Australian Coach. Thank you for your tireless effort with our rowing
girls as Director over the last three and a half years and we wish
you and your team the best in the upcoming competition.
Masters National Championship
Success
Nicky Hughes (1984), our Community Liaison Officer, and another
Old Scholar, Sidonie Carpenter (Champion 1987), and their crew
recently competed at the Masters National Championship in
Adelaide. Despite the freezing weather the ladies returned with
a few bronzes, silvers and lots of gold! Nicky was also selected as
reserve for the Queensland Masters VIII. Both women commented
on how “No matter your age, racing is still nerve wracking” but
they “love the camaraderie and team work” Congratulations ladies,
you are an inspiration for the younger rowers.
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Old Scholars Wanted
Are you able to give career advice or work experience to current students?
We are looking for people in the following fields: • automotive mechanics or engineering • boat building
• beauty therapy, make up artistry • cabinet making • carpentry • construction • design • electrical
• paramedic medicine • plumbing • web and game design and programming
We are also looking for Old Scholars who would like to tutor current students, particularly qualified teachers in
mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
To register your interest please email [email protected] or call 3377 6592
Bienvenue! St Peters Springfield welcomes
three French exchange students
by Rae Morgan
French Teacher, St Peters Springfield
Three exchange students joined Year 11 Springfield students in
lessons and worked on a project to create a video promoting the
study of French.
Participating
in exchanges,
both hosting and
traveling, are
tremendous ways to
broaden our cultural
knowledge.”
Two of the girls are from Lycée
St Vincent, a co-educational
Catholic high school in Senlis,
France. A reciprocal exchange
with St Vincent is planned
next year during the Easter
holidays for students studying
Senior French.
Our other French student,
Camille Banũls, is staying
with the Hanisch family.
Becky Hanisch participated
in a six month Southern
Cross exchange to Limoges, France. During this time, as well as
developing her French to a very high standard, she made friends
with Camille, who was a Springfield student until the end of
Term 2.
Participating in exchanges, both hosting and traveling, are
tremendous ways to broaden our cultural knowledge. Families
that have hosted students have developed strong ties over the
period and lasting friendships have been made.
It is enjoyable to see our Springfield community welcome these
French students as they become part of St Peters Springfield, if
only for a short time.
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St Peters
Students jet
set to USA
for Future Problem
Solving Conference
St Peters Takes
Out Top Honour
at da Vinci
Decathlon State
Championships
St Peters Year 5 da Vinci Decathlon Team were recently
awarded the age champions at the Queensland da Vinci
Championships held at the Gold Coast.
Six teams represented St Peters at the Championships
at this challenging decathlon of higher order thinking
and collaboration.
Four St Peters Lutheran College students recently represented Australia
in the Future Problem Solving International Conference in Iowa.
Years 7 and 8 students, Emma King, Isabelle Toh, Elanore Tomsett and
Amy Ma have been involved in Future Problem Solving for two years
and were excited about the
to travel to America
Last year, two teams opportunity
and represent Australia at the
from St Peters Lutheran competition.
College submitted a
booklet of exceptionally
high standard and beat
teams from hundreds
of schools all over
Australia to compete in
the National Finals…”
Last year, two teams from
St Peters Lutheran College
submitted a booklet of
exceptionally high standard
and beat teams from hundreds
of schools all over Australia
to compete in the National
Finals where they used their
problem solving skills to combat
pollution of the world’s oceans
in the year 2043.
At the international conference
the students identified problems relating to space and solved them by
writing an action plan.
The Future Problem Solving Program is just one way in which St Peters
Lutheran College supports young people as they design and promote
positive futures for the society in which they live.
Future Problem Solving is an international educational program created
to develop critical, creative and futuristic thinking skills. The aim is to
harness students’ imagination and vision so that they might anticipate
issues facing the world in the future. Students apply their skills to solve
internationally set social, economic, or scientific issues.
The da Vinci
Decathlon is a
great competition
and learning
experience and we
had lots of fun.”
Hundreds of students
competed in groups
of eight over 10
academic tasks
including Engineering,
Mathematics, Code
Breaking, Games
of Strategy, Art and
Poetry, Science,
English and
Dramatic Performance.
Competition came from more than 50 South East
Queensland and Toowoomba schools, some year levels
having as many as 17 teams challenging each other.
All teams performed confidently and with great team
spirit. St Peters’ teams from every age level achieved
a number of top three places in the ten categories
of competition and should be congratulated for
their efforts.
The Year 5 team performed particularly well in their
dedicated lead-up to the competition, spending a great
deal of their own time preparing themselves for the
rigorous challenges. Congratulations to all teams who
took part in the competition and practices.
Overall Results
Year 5: 1st; Year 6: 8th; Year 7: 6th; Year 8: 4th;
Year 9: 3rd; and Year 10: 5th.
“The team would like to thank Mrs Belchamber and
Mr Canfield for giving us the opportunity to compete
and for helping with all sorts of advice and hints.
The da Vinci Decathlon is a great competition and
learning experience and we had lots of fun.”
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Year 8 Kaleidoscope:
Work in Progress
Wow! What terrific performances! Congratulations
to the cast of the Year 8 Kaleidoscope Work
in Progress for the very high standard of the
performances! This year’s Kaleidoscope was
a series of interlinked one act plays directly relevant to the cast’s possible
experiences in Junior High with music chosen from a variety of sources to reflect
these experiences.
by Christine Taylor
Head of Music
The 2014 Kaleidoscope cast greatly enjoyed the opportunity to rehearse and
perform in the St Peters Performing Arts Centre Auditorium. This amazing venue
enhanced rehearsals as the large stage allowed greater depth and breadth in the
types of performance-media integrated into the performance; cast members had
the opportunity to perform in a professional performance venue; and for the first
time, students who were interested in behind-the-scenes work could be part of a
backstage crew.
I thank the many staff and guests who supported and enriched Kaleidoscope
in so many ways. I particularly acknowledge the musical leadership of Mr
Benedict Braxton-Smith; the inspiring dramatic leadership of Ms Trish Allen;
the terrific costumes of Mrs Kathy Frost; the musical creativity and amazing
pianistic skills of Mr Christian Gante; the imaginative and fun choreography
of Mrs Lauren Soslowski-McKean; and the support of the St Peters Music
Department administration team. I also thank the parents who spent many hours
making props and costumes.
…An entertaining, polished performance. The
students all looked like they were having such
an amazing time.
…The level of professionalism and energy that
was put into this production in such a short
time frame was wonderful.
It was funny, moving and entertaining and
covered so many important topics… Overall it
was thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring.
It is a marvellous opportunity for the Year 8
students to work as a team, gaining in
confidence, discovering new friendships,
learning new skills (eg skipping) and
being disciplined in working such a large
commitment into their busy student
timetables… Of course the venue was terrific.
…Such a funny, moving and entertaining
show… What a lot of effort, but what a great
outcome and experience.
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Back in the
Spotlight
Old Scholars return to lend
their expertise to the 2014
Kaleidoscope production
by Yolanda Robinson and Chris Hassall
SPOSA Office
A talented group of Old Scholars provided
their professional performing arts skills to the
Kaleidoscope production.
Lauren Sosnowski-McKean, College
Captain in 2000, was Choreographer
After completing a performance
Associate Degree in Dance at QUT,
Lauren completed a Bachelor of
Education in Dance and Visual Arts,
and is a qualified Royal Academy
of Dance teacher. Lauren has
performed with Queensland Ballet and Expressions
Dance Company.
Benedict Braxton-Smith, College
Vice-Captain in 2010, was the
Assistant Music Director
In 2012, Benedict made his stage
debut in Brisbane Arts Theatre’s
acclaimed production of Avenue Q.
Since then, he has played integral
roles in local theatre productions
while also studying psychology and music at the
University of Queensland.
Old Scholar, piano teacher, and
composer Christian Gante (1994) was
Repetiteur, and managed video and
still photography
Christian (GradDip. Music Studies,
BMus, LMUSA) has performed
with the Queensland Orchestra,
the Queensland Conservatorium
Orchestra, Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and the
St Peters Orchestra and contemporary artists such as
Topology and Kate Miller-Heidke. Christian has written
compositions that can be found in the collections
of the State Library of Queensland and the National
Library of Australia. Christian supports St Peters’ many
music events—if not on stage, he is behind a camera,
recording those events for the college.
Laura Kirkwood (2011) performed on the drum kit
for Kaleidoscope
Laura recently returned from a tour of Africa exploring
drumming with tribal groups. She is also the drummer
for local Brisbane band The Mouldy Lovers.
Ellie Wood (2013) assisted the cast with make-up
design, Maryanne Frost (2011) assisted greatly with the
costumes, teacher and Old Scholar Paul Andrews (2006)
assisted with photography, as did Baedon Tsang (2013).
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St Peters You’ve Got Talent
by Georgia Hildebrand, Hudson Hood Withey,
Lucy Arnold, and James Taylor
School Captians
St Peters You’ve Got Talent 2014 exceeded all expectations,
when for the first time SPYGT’ was held in the Performing Arts
Centre. We were spoiled with outstanding talent, not just on
the Grand Final night but all throughout preliminary rounds and
semi-finals. We extend a massive thank you to all those brave
performers who showcased their talents throughout Term 2
in front of their peers – without you there would have been
no SPYGT.
The finalists who performed superbly on the night were Jordan
Christensen (1st place), Georgia Mehmet and Ayla Uysal (2nd
place), Lachie and Mitch Toft (3rd place), Molly Jackson and
Lachlan Campbell, Aleisha Cheihk, and 4XS (Jonathan Dunning,
Callum Delaney, Leo Baldock, Chris Wilkinson, Lachie Toft, and
Patrick Andrews). SPOSA generously donated the prize money
to these 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and SPOSA President,
Mr Bradley Porter presented these awards on the night.
The audience enjoyed speaking with, and later watching past
St Peters scholars, who have risen to great heights in their
own musical endeavours; Robbie Balmer (2011) and ATLAS
(Charlie Yeates, Scott McKinnon, Daniel Tucker – all 2012), who
appeared as guest performances on the night. As contestants
on SPYGT during their time at St Peters, it was a great reminder
to everyone, particularly
performers, of what
We were spoiled the
they are capable of
achieving when they
with outstanding
pursue their talent.
talent, not just on
the Grand Final night
but all throughout
preliminary rounds
and semi-finals.”
Again, we thank all those
who came and supported
this hugely successful
community event. A total of
$3,826 was raised and will
be donated to the Starlight
Children’s Foundation
(SPYGT winner, Jordan
Christensen aka Magic Jordson’s nominated charity). Here’s to a
bigger and better SPYGT for 2015!
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The Voice Star Performs
at St Peters
Old Scholar and Channel 9’s
The Voice finalist, Robbie Balmer
(2011) thrilled the audience when
he made a guest appearance at the
SPYGT Grand Final.
Himself a previous SPYGT
contestant, Robbie enjoyed the
experience of being a guest on
the night.
Growing up in a musical family,
Robbie was eight years old when he
began learning guitar and found his
voice. Vocal training enabled him to
embrace a wide variety of musical
styles, which he is exploiting during
the competition. Robbie’s voice
has been described as carrying
‘nostalgia beyond its years’. He is
dedicated to pursuing a musical
career, and has abandoned an Engineering degree in favour of Music.
Robbie performs as a soloist in Brisbane venues, including Saint Lucy’s
café at The University of Queensland, covering favourites such as
Coldplay, Radiohead, Matt Corby and Jack Johnson.
Visit thevoice.com.au to hear Robbie’s The Voice Australia songs.
Atlas wows St Peters
Pictured: ATLAS with Dani Minogue
Having played at the Community Open Day for the newly dedicated
Performing Arts Centre – to the great appreciation of all who heard
them – the appearance of Atlas as guest artists at the SPYGT Grand
Final was an added bonus to St Peters pop band lovers.
An acoustic and Pop group, Atlas’s unique sound combines three-piece
harmonies with acoustic guitar and percussion. Charlie Yeates, (lead
singer), Daniel Tucker (guitar) and Scott McKinnon (drums and band
chef) all 2012 St Peters graduates, began pursuing their music career in
2013, having formed through casual busking years prior.
In 2013, Atlas entered an international originals band competition,
placing first in the heats and the Brisbane Grand Final at the Hi-fi. Their
achievements in Brisbane led to the National Grand Final held in the
Metro Theatre, Sydney, where they were awarded third place.
Following their success in Sydney, they released their debut single,
Shadows, in early 2014, which received high accolades. They continue
to write new material and plan to release their EP in coming months.
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Performing Arts Centre –
Home to Musical Magic
This has been a term of many
wonderful opportunities for
our music students, many of
which were made possible by
our new Performing Arts Centre. Highlights included:
by Christine Taylor
Head of Music
The Symphonic Winds and Drumline represented St Peters in the
ANZAC Day Brisbane City parade. Led by Drum Major Christian
Coulthard, the band marched and played twice during the morning
parade performing their entire repertoire from memory and
representing the school admirably.
Queensland Youth Orchestra’s Junior String Ensemble presented a
relaxed and entertaining matinee concert with St Peters Soloists.
The QYO ensemble’s conductor, Chen Yang, commented that the
PAC was in his top three classical performance venues in the state.
St Peters Chorale was the first school ensemble to be part of a
University of Queensland Music Department Concert. The UQ
Symphony Orchestra and the UQ Chorale rehearsed with the
Chorale in the PAC Auditorium before the three groups combined
for an outstanding performance of The Polovtsian Dances from
‘Prince Igor’ by Alexander Borodin under the direction of Warwick
Potter, at QPAC.
St Peters Chorale also took part in the Brightest and Best Festival
of Sacred Music, a bi-annual event organised by the Royal School
of Church Music Australia (Queensland Branch). Choristers from six
schools came together at St Peters PAC Auditorium to rehearse a
wonderful range of sacred repertoire from across the ages before
their performance at St John’s Cathedral.
The Senior Stage Band performed to a capacity audience in the
Brisbane Big Band Festival at the Brisbane Jazz Club. The Stage
Band also enjoyed an energetic workshop with the event’s patrons
John Morrison and Jacki Cooper. This ensemble was joined by
the Intermediate Stage Band, and the professional Late Shift Big
Band to entertain at the Music Support Group’s fabulous Jive into
June event.
Symphonic Winds, St Peters Soloists, Tchaikovsky Strings and the
Middle School string ensembles, Amadeus and Corelli, competed in
the Queensland Youth Music Awards. Amadeus was awarded first
place in its section retaining the Robina Gill Trophy and the Corelli
ensemble placed third. The Secondary School String Orchestra
section was held in the St Peters PAC Auditorium. The St Peters
Soloists brought the Arriaga Trophy back to St Peters for the third
year in a row. St Peters Symphonic Winds was awarded a Gold
Award by the Adjudicator and finished third in their division.
The 10th Combined Middle School Sing Together Choral Festival
was held in the PAC Auditorium in June. Students from ten
local primary schools rehearsed together during the day with
leading Australian composer and educator, Paul Jarman. The day
culminated in a massed performance of the works learnt.
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St Peters performs with
Deep Blue Orchestra
After two days of workshops, the professional ensemble, the Deep Blue
Orchestra, joined with all students in the string program to create a
contemporary style concert featuring music, dance, drama, electronic
music and visual images. The Xtreme Strings Concert was a “Razzle
Dazzle” show that also displayed a high level of musicianship in all the
performances… favourite moments included sparkling bows, twirling
cellos, marching violins, spinning violas, grooving basses, cartwheels
and splits.”
Photos courtesy of Kevin Dreise, F/45 Photography
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The competition was steep among
contenders in this year’s Capture
Competition. The annual event,
which attracts budding photographers
from across St Peters’ Senior
School, wrapped up with People’s
Choice voting by staff and students.
Congratulations to the recipients of
these coveted awards:
• Arlou Van Der Westhuizen (7D)
• Ellise O Meara (12C)
• Elly Cox (12G)
• Georgia Gates (12C)
• Jade Burton (12A)
• Josh Aberdeen (8E)
• Lauren Stubbs (5B)
• Suzie Vett (9J)
• Will Dobinson (10D)
• Zuri Hancock (1A)
Budding Photographers Snare People’s Choice
Awards in St PEters Capture Competition
Pictured clockwise from top:
Jade Burton; Ellise O Meara;
Elly Cox; and Suzie Vett.
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St Peters Shows Off Talent at
Brookfield Children’s
Art Show
St Peters’ aspiring artists were proud to exhibit
during the Brookfield Children’s Art Show,
presented at the 2014 Brookfield Show on
16–18 May. Entries from students in Years 6–12
ensured an exhibition of diversity across subject
matter and media, and made the judging all
the more challenging! Congratulations to the
students who were acknowledged with awards
for their creations:
Viktoria Palka (Year 6) 2nd Prize; Kiera Groome
(Year 8) 1st Prize; Hans Teh (Year 8) 3rd Prize;
Georgette Patterson (Year 8) Art Pack; Adrien
Dorleans (Year 9) 1st Prize; Tom Harrison (Year
9) 3rd Prize; Karolina Urbanowicz (Year 10)
2nd Prize; Charlotte White (Year 11) 1st Prize;
Hannah Bowman (Year 11) 2nd Prize; Stephina
Phineasa-Bowie (Year 11) 3rd Prize; Sarah
Rutley (Year 11) Highly Commended;
Lara Nicholls (Year 12) 1st Prize; Elise O Meara
(Year 12) 2nd Prize; Rachel Nano (Year 12) 3rd
Prize; Ruben East (Year 12) Highly Commended;
Michael Shuttleworth (Year 12) Art Pack.
Pictured clockwise from top:
Lara Nicholls; Ruben East; and
Karolina Urbanowicz.
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SPOSA is on the move
The SPOSA office
and the Archives
will soon have
a new home.
Work will shortly commence on the bottom level of the
Parents and Friends Centre to develop a climate controlled
Archive, the SPOSA office and an Old Scholars’ Lounge.
The renovations should be completed by the end of this
year and we look forward to sharing this wonderful space
with all our Old Scholars, students of St Peters and the
wider community.
by Yolanda Robinson
Alumni and Archives Officer
The renovations should be
completed by the end of this year
and we look forward to sharing this
wonderful space with all our Old
Scholars, students of St Peters and
the wider community.”
SPOSa Unseals Precious relic
by Yolanda Robinson
Alumni and Archives Officer
Once again the St Peters staff have dug up an historical gem.
Mr Chris Parfoot came across this Seal Press in the Library
earlier in the term. Seals were used to provide proof that the
item was actually from the sender and was not a forgery. This
machine was used in the 1990’s to authenticate the students
ID Cards. Since it arrived in the archives, it has been put to
work again. It was used to emboss bookmarks given to the
Year 2 students as a memory of their tour to Ross Roy and we
have enjoyed embossing letters sent to Old Scholars.
If you would like any more information on our Archives, or if
you have an item to donate, please give Yolanda Robinson a
call on 3377 6592.
Seals were used
to provide proof that
the item was actually
from the sender and
was not a forgery.
This machine was
used in the 1990’s
to authenticate the
students ID Cards.”
sposa news plus ultra
Dickinson Blue
Hawks Basketball
Team Scores Old
Scholar Talent
Old Scholar
makes digital
dream a reality
Old Scholar Nkosana Mafico (2011) is co-founder and co-CEO
of PeeP Digital. PeeP have developed an intelligent platform
that simplifies the international phonetics system and makes
English pronunciation easier and faster to master.
“At PeeP Digital we believe in empowering the world one word
at a time and have bold plans to take our powerful technology
to Asia, Latin America and Africa,” Nkosana said.
2011 St Peters graduate, Lorna Shepherd, is majoring in
Psychology at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.
Awarded a scholarship to be a part of the Dickinson Blue
Hawks basketball and track teams, in her first year she was a
freshman starter in a NAIA div 1 school and was 0.01 second
off competing at the National Championships.
“I have loved every moment and opportunity I have been
offered at college. The different culture of being in America,
the amazing opportunity to keep playing the sports I love,
but also the opportunity to continue my studies,” Lorna said.
Like many
students, Lorna
didn’t realise
all the things
that she had
St Peters to
thank for.
Now she has
realised how
well St Peters
prepared her for
the challenges
of being
organised and
able to complete
schoolwork to
her best possible
standard. It is
thanks to time management skills she developed through
the pressures of high school that a solid foundation was
made, assisting her in making the Dean’s list and starting her
own psychological study.
I have loved every
moment and opportunity
I have been offered at
college. The different
culture of being in
America, the amazing
opportunity to keep
playing the sports I love,
but also the opportunity
to continue my studies.”
Lorna said, “I love my college and the amazing friends I have
made, but I also am thankful because without the hard
work I and many of my teachers put in I would never have
been both academically and sporting-wise as successful in
college as I have been.”
To date, PeeP Digital has received $25,000 worth of investment
and Nkosana and his business partner have undertaken
business trips to Beijing, Singapore and San Francisco.
Graduating from St Peters Indooroopilly in 2011, Nkosana
is in his third year of a Bachelor of Business Management
(Marketing and
International
At PeeP Digital we
Business) at the
University of
believe in empowering
Queensland and has
the world one word at a kept himself busy by
himself in
time and have bold plans ainvolving
series of projects.
to take our powerful
technology to Asia, Latin
America and Africa.”
In his second year
of university, he and
his friend entered
the University
of Queensland
Union Entrepreneurial Competition with the idea of an
online platform that connects students to real world projects
called GetXperience.
“We progressed well in the competition and eventually
made it to the finale. I was required to stand up in front of
approximately 100 people and four judges and pitch our idea
in five minutes,” he said.
They were awarded second place but won the People’s Choice
Award. They also gained entry into ilab, a start-up accelerator
in Brisbane that supports early stage, high-tech companies
through their first few years of development by building their
business management capabilities; fostering mentor networks
for start-up founders; creating investor-ready companies; and
graduating companies with increased chances of success.
Unfortunately they were unable to differentiate their value
proposition enough so GetXperience did not succeed. But he
did learn about himself, working in teams and start-ups.
“Luckily for me, the day that I finished up with GetXperience,
another team at ilab (PeeP Digital) asked me to join them
and I now head Business Strategy and Development for the
company,” Nkosana said.
Old Scholars return to
St Peters after 47 years
Elenore Hausler (Venz 1947) and Janet Dale (Heist
1967) enjoyed exploring the campus, including a
peek inside the Herse dormitory, where they spent
their Sub Junior year back in 1964. Janet also recalled
spending a year
in Taj Mahal,
Today’s girls
the coveted
enjoy impressive
overflow dorm
facilities including: accommodation
where two girls
shared a room.
air-conditioning,
recreation areas
with cosy sofas
and… the means of
making hot drinks
for cold winter
mornings – a far
cry from powdered
milk and milo made
with hot water
from the tap.”
The ladies were
struck by the
differences
between girls’
boarding then and
now. The 2014
Senior girls each
have a private
curtained-off
individual cubicle
that includes a
study desk, and
the younger
girls are looked
after by resident
boarding staff
members, rather
than the prefects and sub-prefects of earlier days,
who experienced a total lack of privacy, sharing the
dormitory space with their charges.
Today’s girls enjoy impressive facilities including:
air-conditioning, recreation areas with cosy sofas
and extra-large television screens and especially the
means of making hot drinks for cold winter mornings
– a far cry from powdered milk and milo made with
hot water from the tap.
sposa news plus ultra
Michaela On Top at UQ
Congratulations
to Michaela Lange
(2010), who was
recently awarded
The McCullough
Robertson Prize for
the highest grades for
3rd year Bachelors
of Commerce/
Laws students at
The University
of Queensland.
Latiesha does NT Proud
Latiesha Dunbar (2012) visited
St Peters in May, and caught
up with Murray Paterson,
the College’s Indigenous
Education Coordinator.
Latiesha is the first Indigenous
student from the Northern Territory
to graduate from St Peters with an
Australian Indigenous Education
Foundation scholarship, and is
completing a Bachelor of Media
and Communication at QUT and a
traineeship at Queensland Reds.
Pictured page left (clockwise from top): Elenore
and Janet visit St Peters; Ross Roy used to be Girls
Boarding accommodation; and Café 45 back in the
old days.
Pictured page right (from top): Boys Boarding
accommodation (two images); and Ross Roy today.
Old Scholars Reunite in
Papua New Guinea
Pictured
(L–R): Caroline
Henao, Barb
Stubbings,
Skerry Palanga,
Bart Philemon,
Adrian Wiles
and Michael
Henao.
Past students from PNG gathered to enjoy a lovely, relaxed evening at the
Royal Papua New Guinea Yacht Club. Head of College, Mr Adrian Wiles,
on his annual trip to meet prospective families and current parents in Port
Moresby, enjoyed spending time with the Old Scholars. The numbers were
small, however the group enjoyed the opportunity to spend time together,
swapping stories about their St Peters experience. We thank SPOSA for
supporting this function once again.
Ms Caroline Henao (Class of ’92) has volunteered her services to help
organise future events, and we look forward to expanding the lines of
communication with Old Scholars in PNG over the coming months.
Bruce Brazier remembered
in the Performing Arts Centre
Many will remember the wonderful Bruce Brazier, who taught English and
coached cricket at St Peters between 1992 and 2005. To honour Bruce’s memory,
his family has kindly sponsored a seat in the Performing Arts Centre as part of
the Take a Seat Appeal. This gesture is an appropriate tribute, for a man who
so appreciated the performing arts and
St Peters. Bruce would certainly have
Bruce’s deep, rich
been very proud to see the completion of
voice graced many
the spectacular Performing Arts Centre.
fine concert halls in
Queensland, and took
the family to London
for six months in 1975,
where he studied at the
prestigious Guildhall
School of Music.”
Bruce met his wife Elizabeth while both
were studying singing at the Queensland
Conservatorium of Music. After gaining
his Bachelor of Music, Bruce became a
lecturer in voice at the Conservatorium.
Bruce’s deep, rich voice graced many fine
concert halls in Queensland, and took
the family to London for six months in
1975, where he studied at the prestigious
Guildhall School of Music. After returning
to Brisbane in 1976, Bruce became
an ABC soloist, performed frequently
in lieder recitals, and was a soloist with the Queensland Symphony and in
operas. He was an examiner for the Australian Music Examiners’ Board and a
vocal adjudicator.
When Bruce became a member of the teaching staff at St Peters, he was
delighted to be a part of this magnificent school, one of the finest in Queensland.
Discussions with teachers like Michael Selleck, John Bellamy and Neal Nuske
were intellectual and entertaining. Bruce’s three children also attended
St Peters: Adrienne (1981), Rebecca (1983), and Roderick (1986). His grandson
Nicholas Stewart, now in Year 11, carries on this strong tie with the school.
Bruce’s wife Elizabeth has been a singing teacher at St Peters for many years
and continues in this capacity. Bruce’s many contributions to the school are also
remembered in an annual English bursary prize.
When Bruce Brazier retired from St Peters, he received a rousing standing ovation
from the entire school community in the chapel. Later, when Bruce passed away
in 2006, he was farewelled by hundreds of former students, staff, family and
friends in a service in the St Peters chapel.
Bruce’s daughter Adrienne said the seat is “in remembrance of a truly good man
whose love and kindness touched the lives of so many people.”
This plaque joins many others donated by families and friends in memory of
cherished members of our community who, like Bruce, have left a mark on St Peters.
Last Chance to Take
a Seat
The Take A Seat Appeal will close on
20 September 2014, so please ‘take a seat’
while you can. For a gift of $350, donors can
sponsor a seat in the Performing Arts Centre
and enjoy the recognition of a plaque.
Donations are tax-deductible, and go to the
St Peters Foundation, which raises funds for
the educational experiences of current and
future St Peters students. To take a seat,
please visit the St Peters website and follow
the link from the front page or look for the
Foundation menu in the Community section.
Please also feel free to contact our Alumni and
Foundation Officer Chris Hassall, at c.hassall@
stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6592.
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Battle waged on the Green at St Peters Golf Day
by Nicky Hughes
Community Liaison Officer
Major Sponsor
Friday 9 May was a spectacular day with sunshine, cool breezes, blue skies
and smooth, green greens for the St Peters Golf Day.
The players and guests cheerfully arrived and registered, all eager to start
the day. Competitive banter from our group of teachers egged on the
parents and sponsors. Quite quickly breakfast was over, the golf carts were
ready and players were at their starting tees. We could not have asked for
a better atmosphere or
more fun!
…the golf carts were
ready and players were at
their starting tees. We could
not have asked for a better
atmosphere or more fun!”
Clearly everyone enjoyed
themselves as their
enthusiasm showed
through to their generosity
with raffle tickets
and donations.
Gold Sponsors
Upon return there were
many tales, tall and true, around the tables for lunch – the longest drive
thwarted by a tree or best chip shot into the hole for a birdie!
First place was David Russell (Wilson HTM), Stephen Hart, Jay MacGechan
and St Peters Strength and Conditioning Coach, Trent Hacking (what a
wonderful name for a golfer).
Second place and very close behind from the Higgins Group were Tim
Petersen, Chris Dennis, Darren Ridge and Adrian Butcher.
Third place: Mr Elias Aquique, Greg Tom, Gary McNamara and
Dermot Murphy.
We thank our volunteers – whether they are driving to collect gifts,
wrapping prizes, helping with registrations on the day or filming for a
short DVD due out soon to the players, our volunteers make these events
possible. P&F Committee volunteers: Darren Draper, Nidhi Nangia, Ray
Young, Steve Hughes and the amazing Renee Michalkow, with support from
school staff Rebecca Cobon, Keryn Honeycombe, Yolanda Robinson, Corinne
Hewitt, Nicky Hughes and MC Grant Mason, made for a smoothly run day.
Thank you to P&F Committee member, Mike Somers, who drove this day
from the start. His tireless consultations and ideas all came to fruition and
was enjoyed by all on the day.
We look forward to you joining us at the 2015 St Peters Golf Day. Be
excited! The dates will appear in the Rock, Cornerstone and Pebbles.
Hole Sponsors
Courtney Quality Meats Graceville, Vision Personal
Fitness Taringa, St Lucia Dental, Wilson HTM, BidVest,
Audio Concept Ltd, QIEC Super
Raffle prizes and support on the day
Awards and Trophies, Ben Murphy Personal
Training, Betros Bros, Capital Finance Group, Clean
Cut Sharpening, Clovely Estate Wines, Dr Don
Buchannan, Elite Photography, Green Canopies
Landscaping, Hogs Breath Café, Indooroopilly Golf
Pro Shop, Keith Dudgeon Sports Goods, Kingfisher
Bay Resort, Lexus, Mr Andrey Polunina, Queensland
Oncology Group, R & R Poultry.
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VALE GWEN DAWSON
31 January 1932 – 30 January 2014
by Carson R Dron
Former St Peters Headmaster
On Wednesday, 5 February, Lois and I travelled with Jim and Jan
Nankervis to Beachmere to attend the funeral of Gwen Dawson,
who worked at St Peters for 22 years, most of those in charge
of catering. Gwen passed away just one day short of her 82nd
birthday, on 30 January.
Gwen’s role at St Peters was enormous, complex, and timeconsuming. Besides providing three meals a day and morning and
afternoon teas for over 300 boarders, she provided breakfast for
the cleaning staff, meals for boarding staff and the Works Crew,
and a very generous morning and afternoon tea for teaching,
administration and support staff each school day. Then there
were cut lunches for sporting teams on the weekend, food to
organise for groups going on camps, special events too numerous
to mention which required special meals, and of course the Staff
Breakup at the end of each school year – who will forget the
spread she put on and the fellowship and conviviality involved
on those occasions. Gwen did all of this with reliability and
unfailing dedication.
I know that the grumbles by boarders about the food – a universal
problem in institutions – were the bane of Gwen’s life. Gwen took
them seriously, and was always looking for ways to improve the
food and the choice, given that she was constrained by a budget.
In fact, soon after a boarding parent complained about lunch
choices, Gwen introduced a
buffet that was the envy of
very day student.
On Herbstfest days Lois
would work all day in
the Flea Market or the
Cake Stall. At the end of
the day a roast chicken
with trimmings would
be delivered to the
Headmaster’s residence,
courtesy of Gwen, who
thought of everyone.
She was a great family
person. She had three sons,
six grandchildren (all of
whom were present at the
funeral) and five greatgrandchildren, and she was proud of every one of them. As one of
her sons related, there would be family gatherings at the home of
Gwen and Alec most weekends, and any member of the extended
family was always welcome, whether for a visit, a stop-over for one
night or for a month or more.
Gwen was a true treasure, and I am immensely grateful for the
contribution she made to the life of the College over many years
during my time as Headmaster.
Allan John Carsburg
(1978 – 1979)
11 May 1962 – 28 April 2014
by Graham Carsburg (1987)
Allan, nicknamed Brick, was a weekly boarder at St Peters for
Years 11 and 12. He immediately made his mark in Rugby and
athletics, participating in TAS competitions, especially as a
member of the winning 1978 TAS inter-school cross country
team. He was a member of the 2nd XV TAS runners up in Year 11
and of the 1st XV – also TAS runners up, in 1979.
After leaving school, Allan returned to work on the family farm
at Gatton. Over the next few years his life revolved around
playing football in Gatton with the U18’s winning a premiership,
then A Grade winning a few more premierships in the Ipswich
Rugby League competition. He won the Gatton Rugby League
Best and Fairest trophy in 1982 and 1883. His proudest moment
was representing Ipswich in the State League. After moving on
to work in Brisbane for several years, he eventually moved to
Mooloolaba where sadly he passed away after complications
from heart surgery.
A loving son, who cared for his ageing parents, Allan was also a
devoted and dedicated father to Levi and Kane. His sister Carol
(1983) also attended St Peters.
Norman Gaskell (1947)
28 September 1932 – 1 April 2014
by Gary Gaskell
Having completed his primary education at Rochedale State School,
Norm attended St Peters for his Sub Junior year, as many students
did in those early days. Leaving school, he worked with his parents
Hilda (Rojahn) and Henry and his older brother on their vegetable
farm in Rochedale. He witnessed great changes in his life time and
spoke often about the pleasures and challenges of the farming life.
Norm took over the farm in 1966 and saw many good seasons
until he sold it in 1988. He then worked as gardener at Redeemer
Lutheran College until his retirement. He moved to Salford Waters
in 1992 and looked after his mother until the Lord took her in 2001.
Norm loved sports: playing cricket for the Rochedale cricket
team; tennis in the Redlands competition; golf and bowls. He
loved to go fishing and crabbing in Moreton Bay and ‘down the
pin’ for flathead. In the 1990’s he could be seen wading into the
creek beside Salford Waters with a crab pot in hand. He travelled
extensively in Australia and New Zealand reaching Antarctica only a
few years ago.
Norm never married but he enjoyed the love of family and his
many friends. On 1 April he played a round of golf in the morning,
attended a morning tea at Salford Waters and then headed out for
a game of bowls where he suffered a heart attack. He was a quiet,
wonderful man loved by all, always with a joke at hand to cheer
those he met. He was always volunteering at church, retirement
and charity events. He will be deeply missed.
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Remember…
We’ve dug out the photo albums and
dusted off the boxes of negatives
– get comfy, it’s time to reminisce!
1949
65 years Sapphire Graduates
Six students made up the Senior class. While the girls
regularly competed against the GPS girls’ schools, the boys
fielded Rugby teams against other schools for the first time.
Is this where the rivalry with Marist Bros began?
Pictured: 1949 Review committee (standing) Max
Kanowski; Mr W Lohe; Ted Prenzler; and Heinrich
Bergmann; (seated) Margaret Kleinschmidt; Miss Dore
Serotzki; and Freda Mütze.
1959
1954
60 years Diamond Graduates
Mr W Lohe took over as acting Headmaster. Excitement
reigned when girls were part of the multi-school student
display to welcome the Queen to Brisbane at the
Exhibition grounds.
Adelaide Eckert and Robin Kleinschmidt won Open
Scholarships to the University of Queensland – awarded for
the top ten Senior Public Examination passes.
Pictured: Adelaide Eckert
1964
55 years
The staff numbered 12, plus music teachers. There were
a handful of day scholars, and sport ruled. Remember
Sports Days? Leichhardt won the inter-house athletics,
Cunningham won the swimming and the boys’ team
distinguished itself by coming third in TAS athletics. But the
1st XV were defeated by Ashgrove – twice. Sorry boys.
Pictured (L–R): (House captains on sports day) Jenny Tudor
and Lloyd Magdelinski (Mitchell); Shirley Guse and Ray
Seligmann (Leichhardt); and Deleece Stolznow and Graham
Will (Cunningham).
1974
50 years Golden graduates
The St Peters’ boys TAS athletics team took out the Senior
Division, came second in the Junior Division and second
in the Aggregate! Best news – the 1st XV undefeated
Premiership. There were now two Senior classes and 23
staff. To the excitement of every student, construction of
St Peters’ 25 metre pool began.
Pictured (L–R): Miss Wilma Sullivan (Piano teacher);
Miss Erika Finger (Girls’ Governess), and Mr W Lohe
(Headmaster). Photo courtesy of Old Scholar Connie Chen.
1979
40 Years
The inaugural May Herbstfest included a ‘climbing the
chapel steeple’ event. St Peters fielded its first ever hockey
team, finishing the season as undefeated tied Premiers.
(a) Pictured (L– R): Narelle Hollis; Libby Hall; Jane
Mathieson; and Christine O’Sullivan off to church.
(b) Pictured: Kyja Thorsgard (in glasses) with friend
(c) Pictured: Debbie Hauser and Kirsten Beaver
35 years
There were five Year 12 classes, a Middle School, a Junior
School and a German school; however, by 1977, when
your group was in Year 10, Ironbark was well on the way to
becoming the favourite campus.
Pictured (L–R): Peter Porter, Wendy Fry, Katie Wilson and
John Hurwood, with the smallest lamb born that season.
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1954
1959
1974(c)
1964
1974(b)
1949
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1974(a)
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Old Scholars
Rendezvous at
Boonah
21 Old Scholars and their
partners catch up at
Kalbar’s Royal Hotel
by Nicky Boynton-Bricknell
SPOSA PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
On a crisp May morning, 21 Old Scholars and their partners caught up for a gettogether at the Kalbar’s Royal Hotel. Enjoying typical country hospitality were Old
Scholars from the 1940s to the 1980s, who enjoyed looking back at their school
days and hearing new stories.
SPOSA is calling for expressions of
interest in performing at the Inaugural
Old Scholars Performances as part of
the 2014 Reunion Weekend activities.
Any performers are welcome, including
musicians, singers, actors, comedians,
dancers, and poets.
The recital will be held at the Performing
Arts Centre Auditorium from 5-6pm on
Saturday 20 September, and there will be
at least one rehearsal in the lead up to
the performances. If you are interested
in taking to the stage and sharing your
talents, please get in touch with the
SPOSA Office at [email protected].
au or 3377 6592.
Enjoying typical
country hospitality were
Old Scholars from the
1940s to the 1980s, who
enjoyed looking back at
their school days and
hearing new stories.”
Ivy Stephan (Peters, 1950) brought
along a tea cosy she’d made under the
eagle eye of Mrs Guthrie in 1947, and
Joyce Damm (Badke, 1953) recalled
with some glee, birthday midnight
feasts and short sheeting each
other’s beds.
The regional reunion was organised
by Doreen Pocknee (Venz, 1960),
from Moogerah.
In the founding years of St Peters, the
predominately German-populated Fassifern Valley had a strong tie to the College
through the families’ affiliation with the Lutheran church. Long-time Boonah
district pastor, the Reverend Finger, had played a strong role in the establishment
of St Peters in 1945 and served on the College Board of administration for several
years. His daughter Erika became the girls’ governess and remained in that
position, beloved of hundreds of boarder girls, from 1946 to 1972.
Also there, celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, were Heather (Evans,
1947–1948) and Ron Bushby of Boonah.
Pictured
over page
Pictured clockwise from top right:
• Heather Bushby (Evans 1950) celebrates her Diamond
wedding anniversary with husband Ron;
• Organiser Doreen Pocknee (Venz 1960) and
Margaret Curnow (Neumann 1960);
• Julie Hahn (Moir 1961), Brian Venz (1961) and
Frieda McMahon (Von Pein 1963);
• Ivy Stephan (Peters 1950) and Joyce Damm
(Badke 1953);
• Claire Barnett (Schroder 1956) and Fay Gutzke
(Reid 1956);
• Agnes Farmer (Bergmann) and Irmgard Bergmann
(1958);
• Elaine Bell (White 1959), Marianne Steinhardt
(Schroder 1968) and Shirley Meier (Spann 1960); and
• Marie Canfell (Kathage 1961) and Bevan (1959) and
Beverley Kathage.
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2014 Reunions
REUNION WEEKEND 2014
SPOSA is working with many Old Scholars to arrange reunions for this year’s
reunion groups. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in helping
to arrange reunions for year levels that do not already have a coordinator,
please get in touch.
[email protected] or 3377 6592
2009 5 Years Reunion
1964 50 Year Reunion—GOLDEN GRADUATES
Coordinator: Rhyss Oxenford
([email protected] or 0488 048 353)
The SPOSA Golden and Diamond Graduates Luncheon
Saturday 20 September 2014
Venue: St Peters Lutheran College
2004 10 Year Reunion
Venue: Iceworks, Paddington
Coordinators: Veronica Woo
Stefani Hardacre
Memory Book
Contribute your memories and photos of your time at
St Peters, your life journey, or a current photo of you and
your family. Please email the SPOSA Office at sposa@
stpeters.qld.edu.au or post to SPOSA, PO Box 111,
Indooroopilly QLD 4068.
Please contact the SPOSA Office if you are interested in
arranging this reunion.
Coordinators: Rae Yeates
Ray Eisenmenger
([email protected] or 0408 776605)
Saturday 23 August 2014
Venue: Regatta Hotel, Toowong
For full details, tickets and contact details go to:
www.stickytickets.com.au/15060
Coordinators: Matt Felsch and Robyn Kent
Saturday 1 November 2014
Coordinator: Cara Duncan and Katie Greenwood
Facebook: SPLC Seniors of 1989 - 25 Year Reunion
Date to be confirmed
Venue: Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Coordinators: Nicky Hughes, Shaun Bindley, and
Jacqueline Cunningham
Coordinator: Lois Kube and Anne Cameron
([email protected] or 0422 320 636) or
([email protected])
Facebook: SPLC 40th reunion 2014
Coordinator: Suzette Olson (Stehn)
([email protected] or 5484 3562)
1954 60 Year Reunion—DIAMOND GRADUATES
The SPOSA Golden and Diamond Graduates Luncheon
Reunion Weekend Program
Saturday 20 September:
• Morning tea and tour of Ross Roy
• Songs of Praise
• Diamond and Golden Graduates Luncheon
• Tour of the College
• Head of College Drinks at the Performing Arts Centre
• Old Scholars Musical Performance at the Performing
Arts Centre
• Annual Reunion Dinner
Sunday 21 September: • Sunday Service
• Annual photo of Old Scholars
• Morning tea with the Congregation

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