The Rock 28 January 2016 - St Peters Lutheran College

The Rock
Matthew 16:18 “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.”
Soloists Return from Japan Tour
WEEK 1 TERM 1, 28 JANUARY 2016
WHAT’S ON
Please check the online calendar for the most
up-to-date details
Friday 29 January
Girls & Boys Boarding Camp (Tangalooma)
8:00am-1:00pm Strings, Wind, Brass, Percussion
David Deacon, Head of Strings
- Ensemble Auditions (PAC Orchestra Room, Band
Room, Auditorium)
8:05am-9:55am Scholars Assembly (PAC Auditorium)
8:20am-9:00am Junior School Instrumental
Information Sessions (Junior School Music Room)
1:00pm-2:30pm Peripatetic Staff Meeting (PAC
Theatrette, Servery, Foyer, Deck)
3:30pm-7:30pm AIC Swimming Meet (Marist,
Ashgrove)
Saturday 30 January
Girls & Boys Boarding Camp (Tangalooma)
7:00am-6:00pm BWPI Water Polo
Sunday 31 January
Girls & Boys Boarding Camp (Tangalooma)
Monday 1 February
All Senior and Middle School Music Ensemble
rehearsal start this Week (Various PAC )
Year 7 Camp (A-E) (Luther Heights, Coolum)
Year 7 Orientation Week (St Peters Lutheran College)
8:30am-9:15am Tears & Tim Tams Year 7 Parents
(Forms A-E) (Hundred Acre Bar)
7:00pm-8:15pm Year 9 Parent Information Evening
(PAC)
Tuesday 2 February
Year 7 Camp (A-E) (Luther Heights, Coolum)
The St Peters Soloists String Orchestra has returned after touring Japan in December. Throughout
their 18 days abroad the group of Years 7-12 students performed 13 concerts and enjoyed cultural
exchanges with schools across Kobe, Awaji Island, Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka. They were exposed to
traditional Japanese instruments, tea ceremonies, traditional theatre and puppetry, and Japanese
foods. Students also enjoyed participating in English conversation classes, and sharing their
knowledge of string instruments and Australian culture.
Thank you to our host families in Tokyo for their generosity.
To read the tour blog and see more photos visit soloistsjapan.wordpress.com
See more photos of the Japan Tour via St Peters' App photo galleries…
Year 7 Orientation Week (St Peters Lutheran College)
Wednesday 3 February
Year 7 Camp (A-E) (Luther Heights, Coolum)
Year 7 Camp (F-K) (Luther Heights, Coolum)
Year 7 Orientation Week (St Peters Lutheran College)
Wednesday 3 February
8:05am-3:10pm Year 9 Leadership Day (St Peters
Lutheran College)
8:30am-9:15am Tears & Tim Tams Year 7 Parents
(Forms F-K) (Hundred Acre Bar)
IN THIS ISSUE
// Head of College...................................2
// Ministry...............................................2
// Directory..............................................2
// Around the School...............................3
// Middle School......................................4
// Junior High ..........................................5
// Senior School.......................................6
// Music ..................................................7
// Boys Sport (Years 8-12).....................8-9
// Girls Sport (Years 8-12)......................10
// Primary Sport....................................11
Thursday 4 February
Year 7 Camp (F-K) (Luther Heights, Coolum)
Year 7 Orientation Week (St Peters Lutheran College)
8:00am-3:00pm AIC Ecumenical Service & AGM
(St Peters Lutheran College)
8:05am-9:15am Year 12 - Elevate Education Study
Skills Session (Form Classrooms)
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HEAD OF COLLEGE
MINISTRY
I welcome all members of our school community to the new school year.
It is my prayer that you have had a restful and peaceful break and that
the year ahead will be enjoyable and rewarding for all of us.
In the past two weeks, we have welcomed new staff and student leaders
into their respective roles. I look forward to the energy that these members
of our college will bring to the daily activities at St Peters. I also congratulate
Dr Adam Forsyth who has accepted the position as Deputy Headmaster –
The Hutchens School in Hobart. Dr Forsyth will leave us in the second half of
February, and a national search has already begun for the position of Head
of Senior School. Further details regarding this position will be outlined to
parents and the Senior School community in the weeks ahead.
We have also had an opportunity to congratulate the students who made up the Year 12 Class of
2015 for their achievements in their academic studies. We have celebrated with the 13 students who
gained an OP1 or International Baccalaureate equivalent, and importantly, with many others who
achieved at the very highest of standards and gained entrance into Universities across the globe.
At the Scholars Assembly this week, we will celebrate with the 11% of our 2015 Year 12 students
who gained an OP 1-2 or the IB equivalent, and recognise many others who have received Tertiary
scholarships. On a special note, we will congratulate Wilson Tsu who received a full scholarship to
New York University – Abu Dhabi, and Kyra Yap on being awarded the James Dickson Carr Scholarship
at The State University of New Jersey. This is a merit based scholarship for international students, and
will allow her to take up a place in the Rutgers Honours College.
In 2016, my role as Head of the College will continue to focus on the strategic direction of the
College. The Strategic Plan for the next five years will be released at the end of Term 1, and we will
then be engaged in elements of the Plan for the remainder of the year. As a first step in the Strategic
Plan, baseline data is to be gathered. This will allow us to check, on a regular basis, the progress of
the College towards achieving our goals. In Term 2 / 2016, a ‘Whole of College Survey’ engaging all
parents, staff and students from both St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly and St Peters Lutheran
College Springfield will be conducted by an external company. In Term 3 / 2016, an ‘Alumni Survey’
involving past students will also be conducted. This is the first time such a widespread gathering of
data has been carried out in the history of St Peters, and I am looking forward to having an accurate
and informed snapshot of the College community from which to base our decisions going forward.
In 2016, we are already looking towards the 75th Anniversary celebrations to be held in 2020. The
St Peters Old Scholars Association (SPOSA) and the newly formed Future Foundation will both gain
further momentum this year to help us achieve our strategic vision. It is incumbent upon us to excite
the College community in order to achieve these future goals, and at the same time, preserve the
values and mission of the College.
Welcome and welcome back to school! We hope
you had restful holidays and are refreshed and
ready for another year of learning and growing.
As I write this article, there is the excited buzz of
new students exploring the College, being shown
around by their student buddies. This afternoon
the new prep students and their parents are
coming in, as well. It’s always a bit scary and
overwhelming starting in a new school but soon
all that is new and unknown at the moment
will become familiar as students settle into our
college community. Peers and staff will readily
assist with the journey into finding a place in our
midst. Never be afraid to ask for help when you
get lost on campus or stuck on a task.
As a Christian College we seek to be welcoming
and we value inclusiveness, in the knowledge
that our Lord who said:…whoever comes to me
I will never drive away (John 6:37). We want
each member of our community to find their
place, discover their gifts, grow in their abilities,
and develop as a whole person. Our motto “Plus
Ultra” (ever higher, more beyond) points the
way not only to our goal to help each student to
reach their full potential, but to also recognise
that there is a mystery to life, something or
someone greater than each of us.
So, whether you are a returning student or a new
student, you and your family are welcome here.
We will work hard at helping you to find your
place as a valuable member of our community,
and we want you to know that this is inspired by
the one whom we proclaim as Lord, Jesus Christ.
May you find your place among us here and
know that on this journey you are never alone!
May our Lord bless this year for you.
Every blessing for the year ahead.
Pastor Thomas Böhmert
Adrian Wiles, Head of College
St Peters
MARKETPLACE
Thursdays, 7.45am – 12.00pm, P&F Centre
This group meets every Thursday term. All parents and
community are welcome to join us for a coffee, chat
and craft.
Please contact Sandie
Fraser on sanrobfraser@
gmail.com or Jo Potts on
[email protected]
for further information.
An online forum for announcements,
items for sale (with the exception of
second hand School uniforms and
text books), wanted ads, give-aways
and carpooling.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
ATTENDANCE CONTACTS
Reception 3377 6222 • [email protected]
Years 10-12 3377 6562 • [email protected]
Enrolments 3377 6236 • [email protected]
Years 7-9 3377 6503 • [email protected]
Finance Office 3377 6277 • Shop45 3377 6209
Years 5-6 3377 6123 • [email protected]
Boys’ Boarding 3377 6100 • Girls’ Boarding 3377 6900
P-4 3377 6565 • [email protected]
Leave Approval • [email protected]
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AROUND THE SCHOOL
Community Hub Group
Happy New Year and welcome back for 2016!!
We look forward to welcoming back Community Hub Members and especially new parents to the
College. Please join us for coffee, chat and craft. We meet every Thursday term time in the P&F
Centre (top floor). From 8.00am to 12.00pm. Please bring your own craft if you are completing a
knitting/sewing/cross stitch project.
Second hand uniforms
Junior to Senior limited sizes and stock–
available for sale through the Community
Hub group every Thursday from 8.00am to
12.00pm. Please find Jo on the top floor of
the P&F Centre. We welcome donations at
any time –please contact Nicky Hughes for
drop off 3377 6248/
[email protected]
FOUNDERS DAY 2016
Community Grant
Program 2016
Each year the Community Grant Program
provides funding to the Parent Support
Groups who are seeking to develop and
improve the educational experiences of
students of St Peters. For an application
form or any queries please contact Nicky
Hughes on [email protected]
P&F Meetings
All are warmly invited to attend – Prep
to Year 12 Parents and Friends of the
College. Monday 1 February 2016, from
7.00pm to 8.30pm, P&F Centre top floor
(Opposite the 50 m pool). Community
Grant Program Round 2 2015 applications
will be launched at this meeting and the
P&F Committee extend a special invitation
to representatives from each of the Parent
Support Groups to join them.
Replies to Nicky Hughes 3377 6248 or
email [email protected]
ST PETERS
LUTHERAN
COLLEGE
CELEBRATES
Sub School Parent
Gathering.
Please watch this space for further
information on parent gatherings. Junior
School meet twice a term. Middle, Junior
High and Senior School meet once a term
and have social gatherings at least once
a term.
Friday 19 February 2016
at 8.35am
Bring along your old School photos,
uniforms or anything else you have saved
from your time at St Peters and tell us more
about them at the SPOSA Antiques Roadshow.
RSVP by 15 February 2016 at
[email protected] or
phone 07 3377 6592
Volunteers for
Tuckshop
Calling volunteers for tuckshop. Please call
Deb Grading on 3377 6245 or Nicky Hughes
on 3377 6248 / [email protected].
edu.au Volunteers needed for the Junior
School, Grandstand and Café 45 tuckshop.
WHERE CAN I FIND
THE ROCK ONLINE?
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Thursdays 7:45-4pm.
My Student Account cards are no longer
accepted at Shop 45 as a result of the
partnership with the School Locker.
Payment can be made by credit card,
EFTPOS and cash.
My Student Account cards can still be used
at other facilities at the College.
7.00PM SAT 12 MAR 2016
St Peters Performing Arts Centre
Lambert Road, Indooroopilly
Bus Tickets
tickets $40 at www.stpeters.qld.edu.au
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2016
Signature
ST PETERS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
CONCERT SERIES
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now
available at St Peters' Business Office.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Welcome to Year 5
at home to discuss and reinforce the importance
of cyber safety.
On behalf of the Year 5 form teachers, Virginia
Thomson, Jan Bindon and Andrew Robin, I
would like to extend a very warm welcome to
the Year 5 students and families joining us in
2016. The students have been very busy learning
the routines of Middle School, participating in
orientation activities and meeting new friends
and teachers. Classes will be conducting a mini
inquiry over the first few days to familiarise
them with Middle School and the PYP inquiry
cycle. Classes will also negotiate their essential
agreements, set up their iPads and work
through a cyber-safety Budd: e Programme.
We encourage you to also work through the
interactive Budd: e Programme with your child
Information about routines and procedures in
Middle School is readily available in the 2016
Handbook on the Middle School pages and the
Portal.
We have a number of students in Year 5 with
allergies. Could we respectfully request that you
are mindful of this when packing your child’s
lunch and avoid including nuts/nut products.
The Year 5 Meet the Teacher Evening will be
held on Tuesday 9 February from 7-9pm. Further
details will be provided shortly.
Woodrow Library
Welcome to 2016 in the Woodrow Library
We commenced our Orientation Program for all
Years 5-7 students this week, with formal
Library lessons beginning next week. Many
students have already taken the opportunity to
borrow reading material, which is great to see.
We look forward to working in partnership with
you to make your child’s first year in Middle
School a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Lidia O’Kane, Year 5 Coordinator
WHERE CAN I FIND
THE ROCK ONLINE?
ST PETERS PERFORMING
ARTS CENTRE
IS ON FACEBOOK
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find out what’s happening
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Welcome to Year 6
After School Library Use and Occasional
Closures
This year we welcome Mrs Penelope (Penny) Patterson to the Year 6 teaching team. Mrs Patterson
will be the Form Teacher for 6E.
The Woodrow Library is available to students
needing to study, borrow or work on
assignments after school. Please note that our
operating hours have been designed to suit
the age and needs of our students and their
workloads. The library is not a ‘free alternative’
to After School Care whilst students wait to
be collected by parents. Students using the
library after school hours should be organised
with study to complete. Furthermore, Years 5-7
students are not permitted to use the Langer
Library after school.
The Year 6 teachers are:
• 6A: Ms Lia Trevisan - room MSW14 (Coordinator);
• 6B: Mrs Deb Batchelor - room MSW3;
• 6C: Mrs Lauren Coote - room MSW2;
• 6D: Mr Steve Schmidt - room MSW15; and
• 6E: Mrs Penny Patterson - room MSW2.
A very warm welcome to our new students; Charli, Lilli, William, James R, Maxim, James M and Jack.
This term will no doubt be a very busy but exciting one. There will be a Student Leadership day on
Friday 26 February, all Year 6 students are involved in this day.
We look forward to meeting you on Tuesday 9 February for our Meet the Teacher evening.
Year 6 teachers
Thursdays, 8:00am – 12.00pm, P&F Centre
This group meets every Thursday term time. All parents
and community members are welcome.
Please contact Sandie Fraser
[email protected] or
Jo Potts joandchris@bigpond.
com for further information.
Operating hours are different for Middle School
and Junior High students:
• Year 7: Monday –Thursday til 5pm; Friday til
4.00pm; and
• Years 5 and 6 – Mon-Fri til 4.00pm .
From time to time, the Library may be closed on
due to staff absence. If we know in advance, we
will notify students of such closures via Student
Notices. If, however, the Library is closed due to
staff illness, there may be no prior warning. In
this instance, students will be directed to their
respective Receptions.
I look forward to a positive and rewarding year.
Christina Wheeler
Middle School Teacher-Librarian
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JUNIOR HIGH
Welcome to 2016!
On behalf of the Junior High staff I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the
year. This week, I have encouraged the students to be positive about the year ahead and focus on
what we believe to be the three ‘Keys to Success’ at St Peters.
• Treat each other with care, dignity and respect. This also includes showing self-respect through your actions and words.
• Get involved – St Peters Lutheran College offers an amazing array of opportunities so ‘Have a Go’!
It’s a great way to make new friends and develop new skills.
• Work hard and do your best. When you know you’ve done your best you can always be proud of your achievements.
Monday’s “Orientation Day” has enabled all Year 7 students and new Year 8 and 9 students to adjust
to their surroundings prior to the start of the school year.
I have been particularly impressed with how the students have been able to take the initiative
and approach problems with a sense of fun and adventure as they read timetables and find their
way around such a large campus. Equally pleasing has been the friendliness exhibited by returning
students as they welcome new members to our community.
Next week the Year 7’s are attending their ‘Fun and Friendship’ camp at Luther Heights Youth Camp,
Coolum where they will be faced with adventure and team development challenges. No doubt the
students will come away with memories to last a life-time. I will visit both groups and look forward to
hearing about all their adventures upon their return.
While not on camp, Year 7 students will be participating in alternative programs at school in their
Form Class groups as well as some normal lessons. This program aims to further assist the students’
transition to Junior High. Sessions may include:
• Library Skills Session – accessing databases and online resources
• Science Lab Orientation – procedures, equipment and safety – Science Teachers
• Where’s Wally? – locating key areas around the College
• Swimming Session – Preparing for Swimming Carnival next week (7F-K Monday after lunch & 7A-E Friday after lunch)
• The History of St Peters & Ross Roy Tour (Presented by SPOSA – St Peters Old Scholars Association)
• Reading Session – getting started reading their English novel
Trish Allen, Head of Junior High
Date claimers
Term 1 has a lot to offer and below are some
important events to mark in your diaries.
Parent Information Evenings
• Year 9: Monday 1 February – 7pm – 8:15pm
PAC Auditorium (Week 2);
• Year 7: Monday 8 February – 7pm – 8:15pm
PAC Auditorium (Week 3); and
• Year 8: Thursday 18 February – 7pm – 8:15pm
PAC Auditorium (Week 4).
These evenings are designed to give you further
insight into the experiences your child will be
undertaking this year, as well as information
about organisation of their daily school life.
Students do not generally attend.
St Peters Years 7-12 Swimming Carnival
Thursday 11 February – 50 metre pool
This is a compulsory school day. All students
are expected to attend and support their
house. If for some reason your child is unable
to swim they should still attend but please
send a note to their Form Class Teacher to
explain why they are unable to participate. A
great day is generally had by all, with Junior
High students usually leading the way with
participation and enthusiasm. A small canteen
runs on the day but students should bring
their morning tea, lunch and a water bottle.
Students who do not attend must bring a
Medical Certificate to explain their absence.
Awards Ceremonies
Monday 8 February - Year 9 2015 Academic and
Ironbark Awards 8:10am PAC Auditorium.
Current Year 10 students will celebrate their
2015 Academic Achievements at a ceremony in
the PAC. Ironbark Awards will also be presented
at this ceremony. Parents of Award Recipients
will receive an invitation in the mail shortly. All
parents are welcome and a morning tea will
be served after the ceremony. Students who
were in 9L/M in 2015 will also receive their
Cocurricular Awards at this Ceremony.
Tuesday 16th February – Year 7 & 8 2015
Academic Awards 8:10am PAC Auditorium.
Current Years 8 and 9 students will celebrate
their 2015 Academic Achievements at a
ceremony in the PAC. Parents of Award
Recipients will receive an invitation in the mail
shortly. All parents are welcome and a morning
tea will be served after the ceremony.
Communication
In a large organisation such as St Peters Lutheran
College it can be challenging to work out who to
contact if you have a question or concern. Over
coming weeks I hope to showcase the various
departments within the school to assist you.
To start the year off well, see if you can check off
the following:
• Download the St Peters App and subscribe to the relevantalert;
• Familiarise yourself with the Portal;
• Find the Junior High Page – Year Level Page, Curriculum Tab;
• Find the BYOT Page;
• Explore the St Peters Indooroopilly Calendar;
• Explore ‘My Student Account’ - Knowledge Base – Great Qs & As; and
• Do you know the names of your child’s teachers and how to contact them – they are your first port of call for most issues.
Year 9 Leadership Day
On Wednesday 3 February, the Year 9 cohort
will participate in a Leadership Day facilitated by
‘yLead’. The purpose of the day is to encourage
students to be more aware of their own potential
as leaders by examining common traits of
leadership and learning how to focus on team
building. They are sure to enjoy the day.
Traffic Concerns
St Peters is a pedestrian precinct and for the
safety of our students and all who live and work
on the campus, we minimise the number of
vehicles on the campus roads.
Please be aware that unless a special pass has
been applied for and granted, parents are asked
to drop off and pick up their children outside
College grounds at peak times. These being
between 7.00am - 8:30am and between 2:45 and
3:45pm. Please do not park at the internal bus
stop waiting for your child or use it as a ‘drop and
go’ zone during these times.
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SENIOR SCHOOL
St Peters
MARKETPLACE
An online forum for announcements,
items for sale (with the exception of
second hand School uniforms and
text books), wanted ads, give-aways
and carpooling.
Open Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays 7:45-4pm.
My Student Account cards are no longer
accepted at Shop 45 as a result of the
partnership with the School Locker.
Payment can be made by credit card,
EFTPOS and cash.
My Student Account cards can still be used
at other facilities at the College.
Like us at:
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It is with pleasure that I welcome students, families and staff to the commencement of the 2015
school year; in particular I welcome our new students and families who are beginning their St Peters
journey.
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Leadership Camp with the 2016 student leaders at
Ironbark – this annual event is a great opportunity for the leadership team to bond and to set their
goals for the year. My thanks to all of the Ironbark staff, and in particular Mr Matt Sullivan (Director of
Ironbark), also the Deputy Head of Senior School, Mr David Rushmore, and Year 12 Coordinator, Ms
Bronwyn Jamieson, for their help in organising and running this camp and Pastor Silke, Senior School
Chaplain, and Pastor Thomas, College Chaplain, for their help and attendance at the camp.
On Friday we will celebrate the academic excellence of the Senior School in 2015 with our Scholars
Assembly. Invitations to parents of students who are receiving an award were sent out last week; the
ceremony will commence at 8:15am in the PAC auditorium and will conclude at 9:50am. Morning tea
will be provided in the PAC servery after the ceremony.
This week, Year Level Coordinators reminded students about a number of important matters and
I ask parents to help reinforce these with their children:
• Students must have a formal College hat (in good condition). This must be worn to and from school; students are permitted to wear a College bucket hat whilst on campus. Students are expected to have a hat with them at all times and always to wear a hat when outside;
• Students in the Senior School are permitted to keep their mobile phones with them at school – the phone must be turned off (or be on silent). Students may only access/use mobile phones in class if directed by a teacher or in the immediate vicinity of their locker for urgent communication with a parent or guardian. Students who do not comply with these expectations will have their mobile phone confiscated; and
• Students are not permitted to drive cars on campus at any time.
On Monday 8 February the Year 9 2015 Academic & Ironbark Awards will be held in the PAC
Auditorium from 8:10am. Current Year 10 students will celebrate their 2015 Academic Achievements
at a ceremony in the PAC. Ironbark Awards will also be presented at this ceremony. Parents of Award
Recipients will receive an invitation in the mail shortly. All parents are welcome and a morning
tea will be served after the ceremony. Students who were in 9L/M in 2015 will also receive their
Cocurricular Awards at this Ceremony.
On Wednesday February 10 an information session for senior school parents will be held in the
PAC – from 6:00pm-7:30pm; the aim of this evening is to give parents a general overview of the
senior school at St Peters and to meet key members of staff.
Dr Adam Forsyth, Head of Senior School
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MUSIC
St Peters Cocurricular
Music Department
St Peters Music Department has a nationally and
internationally acclaimed reputation and is an
inclusive and very active department which has a
place for all those who would like to be involved.
All students are encouraged to learn instruments
and to sing or play in ensembles and therefore
take part in the rich and diverse musical life
available to them at St Peters.
Individual instrumental / vocal / theory tuition
St Peters New Head of
Bands – Mr Grantley
Sutch
Welcome to the new Head of Bands,
Mr Grantley Sutch!
Grantley Sutch began his musical career at the
age of 9 beginning on euphonium and later
trumpet. After school, he went onto study
trumpet at tertiary level, specialising in Classical
and Baroque Trumpet, graduating from the
University of Southern Queensland and the
University of Queensland with a Bachelor of
Music and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
Grantley was employed by Education
Queensland as a Brass teacher, working in
several schools before finally settling at Ferny
Grove State High School where he taught
Instrumental and Classroom Music. Whilst at
Ferny Grove he was responsible for conducting
the Wind Orchestra, Big Band, Stage Band, Brass
Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles and Choirs. In
2010 Grantley was granted the ASG Inspirational
Teaching State and Territory Award from NEiTA
(National Excellence in Teaching Awards).
Grantley also works as a freelance musician,
currently performing with the Brisbane
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra and the Peppers
Pep Band. In January 2016 Grantley was
appointed Head of Brass/Coordinator of Brass
at St Peters Lutheran College where he is
responsible for the ongoing development of the
band program, teaching trumpet and conducting
Symphonic Winds, Concert Band 1 and the
Senior Stage Band.
A message from Mr Sutch
Happy New Year and welcome back to
St Peters for an exciting year of music. I would
like to thank Mr Grant Mason for his years of
dedication and exemplary leadership of the Band program and look forward to continuing his
traditions of excellent music performance and
sensational touring opportunities. If you have
any enquiries about the Band or Brass program,
please contact me on (Ph.) 07 3377 6554 or
email [email protected]
Mr Grantley Sutch, Head of Bands
Lessons are offered on an individual and
rotational basis by highly qualified teachers who
are experts in their field. Tuition is available in
the following instruments: Piano, Pipe Organ,
Harpsichord, Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double
Bass, Electric Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet,
Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone,
Tuba, Saxophone, Euphonium, Percussion,
Classical/Folk Guitar, Voice and Composition.
AMEB Music Craft and Musicianship are also
taught in small groups. Theory and Aural tuition
supports a student’s progress on their instrument
or voice as well as the curriculum programme
within the classroom. Classes are held in groups
of approximately six students (although higher
grades often have smaller groups)
Tuition enrolment:
In 2016, enrolment for instrumental and vocal
tuition is now completed online through the
St Peters Portal. Please complete an application
for enrolment for each instrument.
Theory Tuition forms are available from the
Music Department Reception in the Performing
Arts Centre or by downloading the relevant
form from the St Peters Portal. Please complete
and return to the Music Department, St Peters
Lutheran College, PO Box 111, Indooroopilly
4068 – or fax 3371 9743, – or scan and email to
[email protected] prior to Monday
1 February 2016.
MUSIC ENSEMBLES
The choral and instrumental ensemble
programme at St Peters is diverse in styles and
performance opportunities. The programme
is inclusive with a place for all to be involved.
Further information can be found on the St
Peters portal or from the Music Department
Reception in the Performing Arts Centre.
Sign-up sheets for ensembles are on the PAC
Noticeboard. Come and get involved!
Nutcracker Ballet Choir
During December, St Peters was fortunate
to again be invited to provide the choir for
the Queensland Ballet’s performances of
the Nutcracker Ballet accompanied by the
Queensland Symphony Orchestra at Queensland
Performing Arts Centre. Twenty-five members
of the choral program performed for very
appreciative audiences in six performances of
the sold out series.
As well as being a lot of fun, this wonderful
opportunity also gave the choir insight into the
rehearsal process needed to prepare adequately
for a professional performance as well as the
focus and dedication needed to perform well
every night in a performance series.
The international music director, Andrew
Mogrelia, and Queensland Ballet’s artistic
director, Li Cunxin, complemented the choir on
the standard of its performance. Congratulations
to all the students involved and thank you to
Miss Morton for conducting them.
Christine Taylor, Head of Choirs
Open Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays 7:45-4pm.
The Music Support Group is a fellowship of parents and an integral part of the College community. Their purpose is to support St Peters students’ cultural and spiritual development within their participation in the music programmes and to support the Music Department staff to promote musical excellence. It is not an onerous time commitment and is usually associated with an activity in which your child will be involved – for example, helping to organise and serve supper after a concert. Please contact the Music Department to register your interest in this group. A separate brochure for more information about this group is available. DATE CLAIMER: Music Support Group Meet and Greet Friday 26th February at 6.00pm Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre Come and meet parents within the music programme at St Peters in a welcoming atmosphere of good food and fine entertainment!! 7 // THE ROCK 28 JANUARY 2016
BOYS SPORT (YEARS 5–12)
Boys Sport Coordinator, Matt Bradforde phone: 3377 6234 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: [email protected]
Welcome to Boys Sport in 2016. We have many opportunities for boys this term. Come and see the
team in Sports House to sign up. Remember, it’s not just the games themselves we love, but the
comradery and friendships forged that make sport so enjoyable. I look forward to supporting many
students in their sporting endeavours throughout the year.
AIC Swimming
AIC Cricket and Volleyball
Well done to swimmers who attended the recent
Swim Camp. The AIC swimming season shifts
into gear immediately with St Peters hosting
an AIC swim meet this Friday 29 January to
be attended by four of the eight AIC schools.
Swimmers in Years 5 – 12 will compete in the
50m pool. Warm up begins at 4:15pm and the
meet will commence at 4:45pm and conclude
at approximately 6:30pm. All swimmers are
welcome to attend training and meets.
It’s been a whirlwind start to the school year, with trainings and trial games during the last week of
school holidays providing that extra ‘leg up’ before we embark on the AIC season proper for volleyball
and cricket. Thank you to the boys who checked emails, attended clinics and put in their best efforts
over the past two weeks. Swimming, Cricket and Volleyball trainings are now in full swing. Training
will continue for the next seven weeks and I encourage students and parents to become familiar with
the training and fixture schedules.
Full Saturday trials for Cricket and Volleyball start this Saturday 30 January. It is imperative that
your son attends his respective training sessions this week so preliminary teams can be finalised.
For details of times and venues for these practice fixtures against St Edmund’s College please read
on and always remember the quickest and easiest way to check information is on the St Peters App
and portal.
To develop our sporting programs, it is essential that students attend training sessions for their
chosen sport so that they can refine sport-specific skills and build team cohesion. If students are
unable to attend some sessions, it is vital that their absence is communicated to their coaches firstly,
then their coordinators.
Cricket
Coordinator: Mr Gil Bygraves [email protected]
Coordinator: Mr Peter Dawson
[email protected]
Swimming Training Term 1 2016
Students should attend both compulsory
sessions each week. Extra swimming training is
available Monday –Thursday (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
at the 50m pool. Please note: There is a fee for
this extra training.
Next Friday 5 February St Peters will host an AIC
invitational swim meet for all eight AIC Colleges.
I encourage all boys to attend training and the
Friday night meets.
Cricket Training Term 1 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:15 –
7:30am
3:15 –
5:00pm
Thursday
Friday
Years 7 – 9
Wicket keeping
(invite only)
Years 7 – 9
(Nets)
Spin (invite
only)
Years 10 – 12
(10A,10B,
3rds,2nds,1sts)
Years 5 - 6
Years 10 – 12
(10A,10B, 4ths,
3rds, 2nds,
1sts)
Monday
6:00 –
7:30am
3:30 –
4:30pm
25m Pool
(compulsory)
50m Pool
Tuesday
Years 5 – 6*
* During Sport
4 Life
2:00 – 3:10pm
Volleyball
Wednesday
50m Pool
50m Pool
(compulsory)
Thursday
50m Pool
50m Pool
Keep up to date with Sport with
Coordinator: Mr Matt Bradforde [email protected]
Volleyball Training Term 1 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6:15 – 7:30am
9’s
B/Ball
10’s (10
A/B/C)
7’s / 3rds
11’s/2nds
(11 A/B only)
3:15 – 5:00pm
7’s
1st VI / 2nds
Court:
3:30 – 5:00
8’s
9’s
8’s
5:00 – 6:30pm
10’s
(10 A/B only)
11s (11 A/B/C)
Boys Sport
Find Boys Sport draws on page 9…
1st VI
Gym:
3:30 – 5:00
Court:
5:00 – 6:30
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BOYS SPORT (YEARS 5–12)
Boys Sport Coordinator, Matt Bradforde phone: 3377 6234 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: [email protected]
AIC Cricket
AIC Volleyball
St Peters Lutheran College vs St Edmund’s College, Saturday 30 January
St Peters Lutheran College vs St Edmund’s
College, Saturday 30 January
• Players should be at grounds 40 minutes before game; and
• Players must wear St Peters cricket uniform (St Peters shirt and long white cricket pants).
Cricket St Peters Lutheran College
Team
Time
Venue
Location
1st XI
9:30am - 5:15pm
(50 Overs)
Mayer Oval (turf)
St Peters – Indooroopilly
Rd entry
2nd XI
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(35 Overs)
Stolz Oval (turf)
St Peters –Lambert Rd
entry
3rd XI
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Indooroopilly SHS
(Synthetic wicket)
ISHS – Lambert Rd entry
4ths XI
BYE
10A
8:15am - 12:45pm
(35 Overs)
Stolz Oval (turf)
St Peters – Lambert Rd
entry
*10B
8:15am – 11:30am
6A*
7:30am – 10:00am
T20 match
6A v 6B (Internal trials)
ISHS Synthetic
ISHS – Lambert Rd entry
6B*
7:30am – 10:00am
T20 match
6A v 6B (Internal trials)
ISHS Synthetic
ISHS – Lambert Rd entry
5A*
10:00am – 12:30pm
T20 match
5A v 5B (Internal trials)
ISHS Synthetic
ISHS – Lambert Rd entry
5B*
10:00am – 12:30pm
T20 match
5A v 5B (Internal trials)
ISHS Synthetic
ISHS – Enter of Lambert Rd,
Indooroopilly
Middle Wicket Practice only
Indooroopilly SHS (Turf wicket)
*10B will have middle wicket practice as SEC cannot field a team.
*6A/6B & 5A/5B will have internal trials. Please note game start times due to ground availability.
Cricket at St Edmund’s College
Team
Time
Venue
Location
9A
8:15 – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Tivoli Sporting Ground Oval
No. 1
Church Street, Tivoli
8A
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(30 overs)
Tivoli Sporting Ground Oval
No. 1
Church Street, Tivoli
8B
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(30 overs)
Tivoli Sporting Ground Oval
No. 2
Church Street, Tivoli
7A
1:00 – 5:30pm
(30 overs)
Mulkerin Oval (turf)
St Edmund College – Mary
Street, Woodend
7B
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Mulkerin Oval (turf)
St Edmund College – Mary
Street, Woodend
Thursdays, 8:00am – 12.00pm, P&F Centre
This group meets every Thursday term time. All parents
and community members are welcome.
Please contact Sandie Fraser
[email protected] or
Jo Potts joandchris@bigpond.
com for further information.
• Players should be at the courts 30 minutes
before their game;
• Players must wear the full St Peters Volleyball
uniform with number; and
• It is expected that students will complete duty
requirements every Saturday as advised by
their coach or coordinator. This commitment
may vary from week to week.
Volleyball St Peters Lutheran College Gym
(Lambert Rd entry)
Time
Court 1
Time
Court 2
8.00am
11B
8.00am
11C/4ths
BYE
9.00am
3rd VI
9.00am
10C
10.00am
11A
10.00am
10B
11.00am
2nd VI
11.00am
10A
12:00pm
1st VI
Volleyball at St Edmund’s College Gym
(Mary Street, Woodend)
Time
Court 1
Time
Court 2
8.00am
8C
8.00am
7C
9.00am
8B
9.00am
7B
10.00am
8A
10.00am
7A
11.00am
9B
11.00am
9C
12.00pm
9A
Open Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays 7:45-4pm.
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GIRLS SPORT (YEARS 7–12)
Girls Sport Coordinator, Lisa Dighton phone: 3377 6218 email: [email protected]
Welcome to the 2016 sporting year. I’d like to take the opportunity to introduce
myself as the new Girls Sport Coordinator. I am thrilled to be in this role and I
look forward to meeting each and every one of you and to enjoying an exciting,
challenging and enjoyable year of sport.
Cross Country
Coordinator: Miss Lisa Dighton
[email protected]
Girls Sport at St Peters has a history of high participation and I look forward to
continuing that tradition in 2016. We encourage all girls to be actively involved in
the holistic education offered to them at the College. There are many valuable life
lessons to be gained from involvement in the cocurricular program: the development of resilience,
teamwork skills, self-motivation, goal setting as well as the benefits of physical health, well-being and
fitness. The sense of being part of the St Peters community through involvement in the cocurricular
program cannot be understated along with the friendships forged along the way.
Sign-on will take place this Thursday 28 January
and Friday 29 January at lunch time (12.30 -1pm)
outside Café 45. Come and join our running club!
It commences in Week 2 and is available to the
entire St Peters community – parents, teachers
and students. Training schedules will be emailed
and available on the portal next week.
There are a wide range of sports on offer and we hope each and every girl at St Peters will take up the
opportunity to be involved in the program.
Pre-Season Training
for Autumn Fixtures:
Basketball, Football
and Touch
We look forward to and enjoyable and rewarding year of sport and wish you all the best.
Swimming
Coordinators: Mr Peter Dawson [email protected] and Miss Emy Huntsman
[email protected]
Swim Camp (21–23rd January) was a great success! The turnout of students, enthusiasm and team
spirit was outstanding. Well done to all students who attended!
Swim training has begun in anticipation of our first Swimming Meet on Friday 5 February at
Centenary Pool (6.00 – 8.30pm). Buses will depart the internal bus shelter at 4.30pm and return to
school by 8.40pm.
Students are encouraged to attend two morning sessions per week:
Monday
6:00-7:30am
3:15-4:15pm
Thursday
Wednesday
25m Pool
*50m Pool
Thursday
50m Pool
(breakfast
provided)
*50m Pool
*50m Pool
*50m Pool
Friday
Friday night
Meets start
in Week 2
(5 February)
*Please note that afternoon sessions are available should you not be able to attend a morning session.
Afternoon sessions will be charged.
Sign-on’s for Autumn Fixtures will take place
this Thursday 28 January and Friday 29 January
at lunch time (12.30 -1pm) outside Café 45.
I encourage all girls to come along and sign on
for an Autumn sport. Training for most teams
will commence in Week 3. Girls who sign on
for specific sports will be contacted by their
coordinator once sign-on’s have occurred.
Training schedules will be communicated
next week.
For all other information please contact the
relevant coordinator.
Basketball
Coordinator: Mr David Rushmore
[email protected] or 3377 6522
Football
Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber
[email protected] or 0431960348
We look forward to another committed and successful swimming season.
Softball
Touch
Coordinator: Mr Damian Hanley [email protected]
This year, we have four teams in QGSSSA Softball, with our Opens, Seniors A and two Senior B teams.
Teams kicked off their season at a pre-season clinic in January. Thank you to all girls who attended!
Teams are being finalised and will be announced in the coming training sessions. Training is on
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 6.30am – 7.30am on Harts Road Oval.
The first round of fixtures is on this Saturday 6 February at Downey Park from 7.30am. An information
sheet and email with specific details, including game times will be distributed shortly.
Coordinator: Mr Mark Manson
[email protected] or 3377 6568
St Peters
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Water Polo
Coordinators: Miss Lisa Dighton [email protected] and Mrs Elaine Ripamonti
[email protected]
Our Water Polo teams are in the middle of their 2014/2015 season and we congratulate them on
their achievements so far. QGSSSA swimming training for girls water polo commenced on Wednesday
from 6.00-7.30am in the 50m pool, this training session is compulsory for all water polo girls in
Years 7-12.
Saturday 30 January
Cap Colour
Time
Venue
An online forum for announcements,
items for sale (with the exception of
second hand School uniforms and
text books), wanted ads, give-aways
and carpooling.
Team
Opponent
U12A
All Hallows
White
8.00am
Stuartholme 1
U12B
Rivercity
White
10.40am
Stuartholme 2
U13B
Warriors
Burgundy
12.00pm
Stuartholme 2
Bus Tickets
U14B
MSM
Burgundy
1.20pm
Musgrave
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
U15B
St Rita’s
White
8.40am
St Ritas
U16B
BGGS
White
2.00pm
Somerville
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now
available at St Peters' Business Office.
U18B Open
Warriors
Burgundy
4.40pm
Somerville
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PRIMARY SPORT
Primary Sport Coordinator, Peter Dawson phone: 3377 6584 email: [email protected]
“Don’t talk about doing it. Do it.” – Anon
Primary Cocurricular Sport Term 1
Girls Club Netball
Welcome to Primary Sport in 2016. My name
is Peter Dawson and I am the Primary Sports
Coordinator. Parents with boys in Years 5 and 6
should read the Boys Sport Bulletin for up to the
minute AIC Sport details.
This year, St Peters will enter teams in the
Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA).
Sign-ons will be coming up early in Term 1.
This is an exciting prospect for the college
and something that all girls are encouraged to
participate in. It would be great to have as many
teams as possible playing in the competition.
Details will be emailed to all students by the end
of Week 2. Girls will be able to play both Touch
and Club Netball.
The following sports are on offer in Term 1:
• Boys and Girls Swimming;
• Girls Touch;
• Boys Cricket; and
• Girls Club (WDNA) Netball.
Boys and Girls Swimming
The Primary Swimming Squad (Years 4–6 boys
and girls) will train on Monday and Wednesday
mornings (6:00am - 7:30am). All students are
welcome at Primary Swimming Training and
the lead up meets. A team will be selected to
compete at the Inter Lutheran and AIC Boys
Swimming Carnival. Training is on Monday
mornings, 6:00am – 7:30am (25m Pool) and
Wednesday mornings 6:00am – 7:30am (25m
Pool).
West Taylor Bridge Swimming Trials
St Peters is part of the West Taylor Bridge District
in the Brisbane area. The West Taylor Bridge
District Swimming Trials will be held in Week 3.
Swimmers need to nominate themselves for the
carnival. All students are able to nominate for
the trials, however, they must be able to swim
the qualification times. All information has been
emailed to students.
Girls Touch
All girls have been emailed the information
regarding the upcoming Primary Girls Touch
Competition. The Competition will run over
two afternoons on Monday 15 and Monday 29
February. Training will be on Harts Road Oval
(Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm-5:00pm).
Boys Cricket
Years 4–6 boys will play in the AIC Competition.
Training has begun and will continue on
Wednesday afternoons (3:30pm-5:00pm) at
the cricket nets and during Sport for Life time
on Friday. For more information please contact
St Peters Boys Sports Coordinator, Mr Matt
Bradforde. Any boys interested in playing cricket
are still able to join in.
Keep up to date with Sport with
Swimming
• 29 February: Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (St
Peters 50m);
• 5 February: Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (St Peters
50m);
• 8 February: West Taylor Bridge Swimming
Trials (St Peters 50m);
• 12 February: Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet
(Centenary 50m);
• 18 February: Primary Girls Grade 4/5/6
Swimming (Somerville);
• 19 February: Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet
(Ashgrove 50m Pool);
• 24 February: Met West Swimming (Chandler);
• 26 February: Boys AIC Year 5-12 Meet (St
Peters 50m Pool – Part of QGSSSA Meet);
• 2 March: Primary Girls Grade 4/5/6 (St Peters
25m Pool);
• 3 March: Boys AIC (Grade 5-12) Swimming
Championships (Chandler); and
• 7 March: Primary (Grade 4/5/6) Inter Lutheran
Swimming Carnival (St Peters 50m)
Sport for Life!
The Sport for Life! program was
developed and implemented in 2006
for students in Years 5-7. The focus
of the program is for all individuals to
participate and have fun in sporting
based activities. The Recreational
Sport Program will enable students to
learn new skills in a particular activity.
Students will take part in a different
activity for each of the first four weeks of
Term 1 and Term 2.
In addition to this, structured Sport
Development activities will run
throughout the year. This will be done
during the last four weeks of each
term and allow students to practice
fundamental sporting skills, including
kicking, striking, throwing and catching.
This program encourages students
to be active, have fun and improve
coordination skills, further building their
confidence. These sessions are organised
to supplement AIC and Primary Girls
Sporting competition that is available for
students in Years 4-6.
Training Times
AIC Cricket
Middle School HPE
Training begins on Wednesday 27 January.
• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm at
Mayer Oval Nets; and
• (starting Friday 5 February) Sport for Life
(Periods 7 and 8) 1:50pm – 3:10pm at Mayer
Oval Nets.
All students will be involved in swimming during
Term 1. Students are required to wear the
St Peters swimmers, rash shirt, cap (if required)
and goggles. Students should also bring along
fins (flippers), a towel, water bottle and hat. Any
student, for any reason unable to participate in
swimming is required to bring a note. If they are
unable to participate for multiple HPE lessons
they will require a doctor’s certificate.
Primary Girls Touch
Training begins on Wednesday 3 February.
• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm at
Middle School Oval.
Primary Boys and Girls Swimming
• Training begins on Monday 1 February.
• Monday morning, 6:00am-7:30am at 25m
pool; and
• Wednesday morning, 6:00am-7:30am at
25m pool.
Following the Swimming Unit students will
begin a Cross Country Unit for the remainder of
the term.
HPE Dates Term 1
• Swimming: Wednesday 27 January – Friday
4 March; and
• Cross Country: Monday 7 March – Monday
21 March.
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