The Rock 04 August 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.”
St Peters You’ve Got Talent
WEEK 4 TERM 3, 28 JULY 2016
WHAT’S ON
Please check the online calendar for the most
up-to-date details
Friday 5 August
Last Friday, St Peters students took to the stage to perform in annual competition St Peters You’ve
Got Talent (SPYGT). Congratulations to Sarah Deeb, who won the top prize on the night. Well done to
all students who showcased their talents at the event.
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra visit and homestay, PAC
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
8:00am-5:00pm QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics
Championships, Moreton Bay College
8:05am-3:10pm Jeans for Genes Day
8:30am-12:25pm Year 5 Coding & Robotics Incursion,
Flexible Learning Room
12:00pm-5:00pm James Morrison Workshop, PAC
Auditorium
4:00 pm-5:30pm AIC Junior Basketball (Round 3)
6:00pm-10:00pm Middle School Dance, SPLC Gym
Saturday 6 August
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra visit and homestay, PAC
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
8:00am-12:00pm AIC Cross Country Championships,
Limestone Park
8:00am-2:00pm BSRA Rowing Regatta, Kawana
8:00am-1:00pm QGSSSA Hockey, Netball, Tennis and
Volleyball
1:00pm-4:00pm James Morrison Concert Rehearsals and
sound check, PAC Auditorium
7:00pm-10:00pm St Peters Signature Series Concert #3:
James Morrision Concert, PAC Auditorium
Sunday 7 August
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
12:00pm-5:00pm VAPar Drama: Macbeth Rehearsals, PAC
Auditorium
5:00pm-8:30pm Evensong and Chorale in Concert Rehearsal and Concert, St John’s Cathedral
Monday 8 August
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Junior High Week
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
8:05am-8:35am Year 12 QTAC Information Session, PAC
Auditorium
9:30am-3:30pm Years 11 and 12 Business Excursion, Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary
10:20am-2:30pm Year 10 Food Studies Excursion, Muu’oz,
West End
6:30pm-8:30pm SPOSA Committee Meeting, SPOSA Centre
6:30pm-8:00pm Year 12 QCAA Music Concert, PAC
Auditorium
Tuesday 9 August
Junior High Week
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
8:05am-3:10pm Year 10 Geography Coasts Excursion, Point
Danger to Kirra Beach
8:30am-10:30am Year 7 and 8 Immunisation, Cafe 45
11:00am-12:30pm Year 12 Marine Science Coral Reefs
Lecture, SC7
5:00pm-8:30pm Years 11 and 12 Helping Hands, Kenmore
Wednesday 10 August
IN THIS ISSUE
EKKA Show Day
Junior High Week
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
Thursday 11 August
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// Around School.....................................3
// The Arts...............................................3
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// Middle School......................................5
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// Senior School.......................................7
// Boys Sport (Years 5-12)........................8
// Girls Sport (Years 7-12)........................9
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// Directory............................................10
Junior High Week
Year 12 IB Mock Exams
8:15am-10:00am Years 7 – 9 Motivational Media
Presentation: Everyday Heros, PAC Auditorium
8:35am-12:25pm Year 11 Geography City Farm, Northey
Street City Farm, Windsor
2:00pm-3:00pm Year 5 Introduction to Mindfulness for
Parents, P&F Centre (top floor)
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HEAD OF COLLEGE
SPYGT Triumph
Congratulations to all
students who bravely
entered this year’s St
Peters You’ve Got Talent
(SPYGT). To our College
Captains and the
organising committee:
congratulations for the
program that has run
over two weeks, and for
the final last Friday evening. The amazing talent
among the eight finalists was appreciated by a
600-strong audience. The evening showcased
one of the strengths of our community.
I congratulate Sarah Deeb, winner for this
year. Thanks also to the Signature performers,
including a very talented staff ‘combo’.
Accreditation
Every six years, all non-government schools in
Queensland undertake an accreditation process
through the Non State Schools Accreditation
Authority. The process is nearing completion
for St Peters Indooroopilly, and the final session
is scheduled for the end of August. This is an
important process, as we must be accredited
to receive Commonwealth and State funding.
The good news is that we are close to signing
off on all aspects of compliance, and the hope
is that this work can be completed prior to our
final presentation in August. We are also at the
final point of accreditation for the International
Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IBPYP).
The last school visit will be held next week, and
this should complete a process that has spanned
more than two years.
NAPLAN
At the time of writing this article, we are
awaiting the release of NAPLAN results for 2016.
I will have more to say about this matter in the
coming weeks. Parents should receive their
children’s results during this week.
Adrian Wiles, Head of College
Robotics News
Last Friday, St Peters Robotics students competed at the Brisbane Regional RoboCup Competition at
BBC.
Congratulations to all students for improving their skills at this friendly competition. We congratulate
team ‘Cal-Yo’, who placing first in the Senior Rescue Competition; team ‘Static’, who placed first
in the Junior Rescue Competition; and team ‘Super 6s’, who placed second in the Junior Rescue
Competition.
Three robot soccer teams also took part. We look forward to seeing them develop their skills in this
new application.
Out next competition is in two weeks at the State RoboCup Competition, 13-14th of August at UQ.
Go Team!
Simon Canfield and Meg Foley, Exceptional Learners
MINISTRY
Winning the Ultimate
Prize
Run in such a way as to get the prize!
1 Corinthians 9:24
My favourite Olympic moment is from the
2000 Olympics in Sydney when Cathy Freeman
won gold on the track in the 400m. Freeman
was the hometown hero and overwhelming
favourite. Just days before, she stood with the
Olympic torch amid a spectacular cascade of
water to light the Olympic flame, which nearly
went out due to a technical hitch. A few days
later, Freeman came out wearing her body suit
and did what she did best – run fast. She won,
before slumping to the track with a look of
bewilderment as to what she had just achieved
– for her people, her nation, and herself. Then,
with the pressure lifted, she bounded joyfully
around the stadium with the Australian and
Aboriginal flags, dancing with delight. She
inspired a nation, uniting indigenous and
non-indigenous people with pride and joy.
Running the race; winning the prize. It is a
metaphor for the whole of life. Will we make
it through to the end? Will we win? Will we be
dancing with delight at the end?
The Apostle Paul used the image of running in
the Games to describe the Christian life. It’s such
a great metaphor because life is not always easy
– it’s not all running downhill with a tail-wind.
We run and we receive the crown of glory; the
gift of eternal life, through Jesus who has run
this race and won the victory for us. When Jesus
rose from the dead the victory over death was
complete; sin had been dealt with and the devil
defeated. Paul urges us not to give up when
things get tough because Jesus has won the prize
for us.
Paul and his readers knew well the image of the
athlete and the race, having been in Corinth
when the Isthmian Games were held. The
Isthmian Games were one of four ancient Greek
athletic competitions. Along with the Nemean,
Pythian and Olympic Games these were the
Pan-Hellenic Games. Athletes competed in the
nude and received wreaths made from laurel,
pine and even wild celery!
Paul’s life and ministry testified to Jesus as the
one who has won the victory for us and shares
the prize with all who follow him, through the
suffering of this life, through death and to eternal
life with him. Paul encourages us all to persevere
in our journey through life, keeping faith in God;
trusting in his leading; giving our best each day;
and running to win the ultimate prize.
As you watch the Olympics, may you remember
the race of your life and that Jesus has won
the victory over sin, death and the devil and he
shares this victory and its spoils with you!
Pastor Matt Wilksch, Chaplain
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THE ARTS
Capture
Closes Friday 5 August
Email your
photograghs to
[email protected].
edu.au
Scale Free Network
Art and Science
This project will be in the Performing
Arts Centre (upper level) on 11 and
12 August.
Image courtesy Charlotte Watson
(Year 11)
Lens Studio
Photography
Thursdays, 3.30-5.00pm, CVC1, three
sessions 4, 11 and 18 August for Years
7-12 students
This free workshop is a perfect
opportunity to learn new camera
skills and create images for Capture
Competition.
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 5.30PM,
ST PETERS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Design, Drama, Fashion, Film & Television,
Media, Music and Visual Art
Your own camera is helpful but
not essential.
Register by email:
[email protected]
Julie Seidel,
Curriculum Leaders – The Arts
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Drama News
AROUND SCHOOL
Future Problem Solving
News
Macbeth, which will be showcased at VAPar, has two weeks of rehearsals to go. The cast is working
hard on rehearsing their scenes to perfection with director Mr Nick Trethan. Costume Designer,
Mrs Gibson, has fitted the cast and students excited about their performance on Saturday 20 August.
The performance will be pieced together on the Performing Arts Auditorium stage at their rehearsal
on 6 August.
Old Scholar Credits Drama as an Inspiration
I recently caught up with Old Scholar, Hilde Hooper (2005), at a 1920’s-themed lawn party celebrating
the Miss Fisher Exhibition at Oueensland Government House. Hilde works for QUT and will be at
Government House for the next two months as a program officer. Her job includes organising a
program of events to showcase 1920’s clothing by Marion Boyce from the successful ABC show. Hilde
credits her love of history and drama studies at St Peters for her success.
Kerri Mecklem, Drama Teacher
Years 5 – 10 Future Problem Solving (FPS)
students have been focusing on completing
their national qualifying booklet. Success at this
competition qualifies FPS students for a spot in
the National Finals in Melbourne.
81 St Peters students will compete for this
opportunity. St Peters also has an adult team:
Mrs Austin, Mrs Batchelor, Mr Canfield and Mrs
Belchamber (former St Peters staff member, now
at Pacific Lutheran College).
Results will be forthcoming in three weeks. I wish
all teams the best of luck.
Simon Canfield, Exceptional Learners
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Head of Junior High
Junior School
Gathering
Multicultural Week
Tuesday 18 August, 8:20am,
Junior School Library Deck
Nicky Hughes, Community Liaison
Officer: 3377 6248
St Peters
Book Club
Please contact Michelle Twohig to join:
[email protected]
Last week was filled with special activities and experiences for everyone. There was plenty of variety
on offer, and I am sure everyone has come away learning something new and are richer in their
understanding of diversity.
‘You can’t get a cup of tea big enough
or a book long enough to suit me.’ –
C.S. Lewis
I particularly thank the Multicultural committee in the Senior School; classroom teachers who
supported the children’s learning throughout the week; class parents, and representatives and
other parents who supported events, in particular the tasting plate on Friday. For many, this was the
highlight of the week!
Jeans for Genes Day
Tomorrow, we will commemorate the annual Jeans for Genes Day by
allowing students, staff and parents to wear jeans to school. Jeans for
Genes proudly supports Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Your
contribution directly enables the dedicated scientists at CMRI to continue to fight childhood diseases
and genetic disorders.
Students can wear denim jeans with their regular College sports shirt and tracksuit top, socks and
joggers. If they have HPE lessons or are involved in Sport for Life, they need to change into their
sports shorts for this.
A $2 donation to wear denim jeans will go directly to the CMRI. If parents would also like to donate,
you can do so at reception or assembly.
Bushdance Committee Meeting
Round 2
The Community Grant Program provides
funding to parent support groups to
improve the educational experiences of
St Peters students.
The Program gdistributes $75,000 to
parent groups annually.
In 2016, there are two rounds of funding
with $37,500 available in each round.
Closing date: 26 August
Work from our first Bushdance meeting has begun. The logo has
been designed, stalls have been allocated to year levels, parents
have agreed to be their year level representatives and much
of the background work is already in the pipeline. Below is an
outline of this information.
Further details about how you
can help with the evening will be
available shortly.
Community Grants
Year Level
Stall /Items
Prep
Drinks
Year 1
BBQ
Year 2
Mystery Bags/Fairy Floss
Year 3
Baked Goods
Year 4
Raffle/Glow Items/Preserves
Contact Nicky Hughes 3377 6248 or
[email protected]
Keep up to date with
The next Bushdance meeting
Other
Coffee Van/ Photo Booth
will take place on Thursday,
18 August at 8.30am. As the
weather is chilly at this time of the year, we will continue to meet inside the Library.
Wellness
It is important for teachers and parents to keep our students focused. We have had a very busy term
so far and many children, parents and teachers have succumbed to illness. If your child is not well,
I recommend they have a day at home to recover so as not to compromise their health or the health
of their peers and teachers.
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Pam Carden, Head of Junior School
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Year 6 News
Year 5 News
Year 5 Camp
Woodrow Library
Bake Sale for the Indigenous Literacy
Foundation
Year 6 have immersed themselves in their Unit
of Inquiry focusing on migrant stories. Students
have interviewed people who have migrated
to Australia and listened to their diverse and
thought provoking stories. Empathy is a life
skill, and trying to understand what it feels like
to ‘walk a mile in another person’s shoes’ is a
valuable experience. We look forward to the oral
presentations of these stories next week.
Boy Overboard, a novel by Morris Gleitzman, has
enthralled students. Some teachers believe this
novel should be compulsory reading. There have
been interesting questions and discussions in
the classrooms around some challenging issues
presented by this text.
Last week, Year 6 enjoyed a visit from the author
of Pookie Aleera is not my Boyfriend, Steven
Herrick. It was an entertaining and humourous
presentation. We still do not know who Cameron
is fond of! Mr Herrick hinted at Selina, but would
make no guarantees.
We look forward to Jeans for Genes day
on Friday.
Year 6 Teachers
Abseiling; bushwalking; kayaking; building
bridges; making paper fashions; playing games;
cleaning up; high and low ropes; and team
building games: Year 5 has had a busy time
at camp!
Thank you to the Year 5 team for their
support. Special thanks to our parent
volunteers: Kathryn Morris, Marcus Brennan,
Ian Cunningham and Rob Catchpoole.
We overcame many challenges and our fears
– Annabel
We discovered new species of fish – Tobias
I discovered the difference between toadpoles
and tadpoles – Conall
I made lots of new friends – Poppy
I did things I have never done before – William
Australian Maths and ICAS English Competitions
This week is also proving to be busy with the
Australian Maths Competition and the ICAS
English competition for students who have
nominated to sit them.
Coding and Robotics Workshop
Year 5 Morning Tea
Monday 8 August, 8:00am, 100 Acre Bar
(St Lucia Golf Links)
On Friday, Year 5 students will attend a coding
and robotics workshop as part of our Science,
Technology and Mathematics curriculum. In
keeping with our Unit of Inquiry about animal
adaptations, students will study how different
robots move. In particular, robots which employ
‘bio-mimicry’, like the robotic caterpillar, and a
six-legged critter.
Middle School students
Sam Giles (6B) and
Dom Morton (5C)
put their thoughts
into action this week,
instigating a successful
Bake Sale to raise funds
for Woodrow Library’s
Indigenous Literacy
Foundation project. With the help of Year 6
students Erica Tuesley, Caitlin Middelberg and
Matilda Bishop, along with many others, they
encouraged students from across Years 5 and 6
to ‘bake and buy’, all for a great cause! It was
wonderful to see our community come together
to raise more money for the ILF.
Great Book Week Swap (Week 7)
We need your good-quality books for our Great
Book Swap in Week 7. We’d like all books by the
start of Week 6 so we can get organised. We ask
that books be suitable for readers aged 10-14.
Thank you!
The Books Rock Café
Our next guests at The Books Rock Café are
Dylan Aberdeen (5D) and Toby Heytman (5C).
Congratulations. We’ll see you on Wednesday at
Morning Tea for a takeaway hot chocolate and
marshmallows. Remember to invite a friend to
join you.
Christina Wheeler
Middle School Teacher-Librarian
Bus Tickets
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now
available at St Peters' Business Office.
Year 5 Teachers
Year 6 Morning Tea
Tuesday 9 August, 8:00am, 100 Acre Bar
(St Lucia Golf Links)
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JUNIOR HIGH
Head of Junior High
Junior High Week
Ironbark 2017
Next week, we will celebrate Junior High Week.
This is a wonderful celebration of the students
and staff who make our sub-school so special.
Thank you to parents who attended the 2017
Ironbark Information sessions held on Monday.
For those unable to attend, the Selection Form
and PowerPoint are available on the Year 8 page
of the portal.
To the Junior High staff: I thank you for the
countless ways you go the extra mile to give our
students the support and care they need.
To Junior High students: I am proud of the
way you ‘leap into life’ and enthusiastically
participate in activities. At our recent Athletics
Carnival, participation was excellent. I am proud
of the way you care about each other and our
community by giving up your time to volunteer
and by using your gifts to help those in our
local and global community who are struggling.
I am also proud of the way you ‘bounce back’
from the challenges you are sometimes faced
with, learning from your mistakes and working
together towards a brighter future.
Congratulations
This year, a number of our students elected to sit
the 2016 Digital Technologies ICAS Competition.
Well done to all these students. Your results will
be handed out this week.
Special congratulations to Nicholas Axelsen,
whose results put him in the top 8% of Year 8
participants in Australia.
Motivational Media
Selection forms are due back on Friday
19 August. Please remember to include as
much information as possible regarding
your preferences. Slides 36, 38 and 39 of the
PowerPoint address preferences, sport, and
music events.
Thank you to parents Sandie Fraser and Jo Potts
for attending the meetings. Sandie and Jo are
part of Community Hub, a parent support group
that is a great source of information about
Ironbark. A weekly Drop In group gathers on
Thursday mornings at the P&F centre.
Information is also information on the Ironbark
tab of the portal. In the Parent and Student
Information section, the 2016 Ironbark Booklet
includes a day-by-day breakdown of the program
and a packing list.
Years 7 and 8
Vaccinations
Boostrix ( Tetanus,Diptheria and
Whooping Cough)
Tuesday 9 August, 8:30 – 10:30am,
Café 45
Mark Rigby, Nurse
Junior High News
See page 6 for important information
about NAPLAN results and 2017
subject selections
Ironbark is a compulsory part of the St Peters
experience and all students should attend.
Please contact us if you have concerns about
your child’s participation.
Trish Allen, Head of Junior High
Next Thursday, Junior High students will see the
Motivational Program Everyday Heroes.
P&F Meeting
Monday 5 September, 7.00pm,
P&F Centre (top floor)
The annual Motivational Media program is an
integral part of our Junior High Pastoral Care
Program and follow-on Form Class activities will
address program content. More information can
be found at: www.motivationalmedia.org.au
Like us
Agenda items to Nicky Hughes on
[email protected]
or 3377 6248 by 26 August.
Ironbark
An Opportunity to Overcome Challenges and Learn About Yourself
With Year 8 parents attending Ironbark
Information sessions on Monday, students are
now considering the most suitable time to take
part in Year 9.
A compulsory part of the Year 9 program,
Ironbark presents students with challenges that
push boundaries, build resilience and help them
learn about themselves. Some challenges are
known before they go, like the high ropes and
hike, but others are only faced once actually
finding themselves living in a dormitory setting
or working with animals.
Some activities I found challenging at Ironbark
included Jacobs Ladder. This is an activity where
you have to climb up the tower of logs and it
is connected by two wires either side. The logs
sway and are about 1 m apart in height. The
goal is to reach the top. In my group, we found
it extremely difficult as the first person has to
make the daring decision to stand up and reach
the next rung and try not to fall off. The second
person would try and stand on the other two
people’s legs and the third would hold onto the
two people and try to pull themselves up which
is probably the hardest. Overall this was a lot
of fun and we learnt that you have to work as a
team and everybody has to work hard to achieve
the overall goal. My group did not make it to the
top but we reached the 4th rung and were very
proud of our effort and knew that we all gave it
our best. Even though it looked impossible at the
start, we did it. – Tara Edwards 9D
Before going to Ironbark there was only one
thing I was worried about… Hike. I had heard
so many rumours and stories that it was near
impossible due to the extremely long and steep
hills. But after completing it, it was nowhere near
as bad as what people made it out to be, and
even though it did challenge, me it was really a
great experience that I will never forget.
– Ruby Johnston 9C
Ironbark sounded like a five-week long prison
beforehand, but once I got there I realised that it
wasn’t that bad. There were countless challenges
and at times I felt absolutely pathetic, but by the
end I felt like I could do anything. Ironbark is a lot
like many things in life: it may seem tough at first
but then you realise you might as well do your
best to enjoy it.– Samuel Vainikka 9B
was going in the second group and the first
group were telling stories about it not being that
enjoyable, it began to worry a lot of us. After
completing Cronins and Survival, it ended up
being one of the most memorable and enjoyable
parts of Ironbark which I will remember for the
rest of my life.– Estella Abrahams 9C
Initially Ironbark was like a big monster creeping
up to my feet. But we played games on the bus
and that slightly helped the anxiety. It did get
more challenging and I found hike difficult. I got
a lot of support from friends who helped me
through hike and now they are my friends for life.
– Aryaman Sud 9C
Ironbark Date Selection forms are due for return
to Junior High Reception by Friday 19 August.
Please remember to preference all the dates 1-5.
Anne Tetley-Jones, Year 9 Coordinator
At the start of Ironbark, I was a little worried
and anxious about Cronins and Survival. As I
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Student Leadership Application Process
Applications for the 2016/17 Senior School Student Leadership positions closed last Friday. To assist
students with their applications and to develop a greater understanding of leadership philosophies,
a series of Leadership Breakfasts were organised. Guest speakers included: Mr Adrian Wiles, Harriet
Horsfall (QUT, Rhodes Scholar), Mrs Lisa Delany, Mr Mark Manson and the 2016 Student Leadership
group. These focused on specific and varying leadership messages and were well received.
It is great to see that so many students want to give back to the school through servant leadership
opportunities. As a result of nominations, the remainder of Term 3 will be dedicated to short-listing
via application reviews, interviews and peer speeches. This process will conclude on 19 August
(School Captains and Vice Captains) and 2 September (all other positions).
Karl Langer Library
Anita Heiss Author
Event
Congratulations to applicatns. I wish each student well on their journey. Should you have any further
queries, please contact me on 33776594 or via email [email protected]
Joel Butler, Deputy Head of Senior School
Academic News
NAPLAN 2016
Last week, St Peters received the individual
student NAPLAN reports from ACARA. These
reports are for students who sat the NAPLAN
examination in May. This week, reports were
sorted and prepared for mailing. Please contact
the school if you have not received your child’s
report by the end of next week.
2017 SUBJECT SELECTION
Students moving into Years 7, 9, 10 and 11
in 2017 need to select their 2017 subjects
by 19 August. St Peters uses internet-based
software to assist with the collection of student
subject preferences. Each student should have
received their own login details for this software,
called Web Preferences, via email. Parents were
also sent a copy of the email.
Ms Kelly Fox (Years 7-9 Curriculum Coordinator)
has spoken with Years 6 and 8 students at
Year Level Assemblies to explain the subject
selection process.
Mr Simeon Milner (Years 10-12 Curriculum
Coordinator) will speak at a Year 9 Assembly
to help this group of students understand the
requirements for Year 10 2017. He will also
provide a few tips on how to select the right
subjects for next year.
SET Plan meetings are scheduled for
3.30 to 6.00pm on 15–18 August in Theile
House. These interviews are only for students
who will move into Year 11 next year. A SET Plan
interview is compulsory for all Year 10 students.
Parents are encouraged to attend with their son
or daughter. There is no need to book a time for
the interview. There will be a number of staff
each afternoon, which should facilitate short
waiting times.
Further details relating to subjects and the
specific requirements for each year level is
available in the relevant Course Planning Guides
(CPG). The CPGs can be found on the portal
under the relevant sub school page.
Helping Hand Van
Year 12 students Juliana, Lily, Mackenzie and Sophie, gave up their Tuesday night to help distribute
toiletry donations from the Helping Hands van in Ipswich.
Helping Hands provides food, warm drinks, clothing and toiletries to people experiencing
homelessness in Ipswich.
Students were able to witness gratitude for small items such as deodorant, sanitary items and
toothpaste. They will participate again next Tuesday. Any student who is interested in getting involved
at any stage, or would like to donate goods (deodorant and female sanitary items are in demand)
please contact Meg Foley [email protected]
Meg Foley, Teacher
Friday 26 August, 7:00pm,
The Retro Bar Kenmore
Contact: Sarah Learmonth 0438 117 249
Jan Lewis, Langer Library
Year 12 Students:
Gap Year in 2017
Luminate Open Night, Wednesday
17 August from 7-8:30pm, Nazareth
Lutheran Church, Woolloongabba.
Peter MacDonald, Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation
Year 11 Parent
Gathering
The Indigenous Literacy Fundraising event with
author Anita Heiss was a great success. Anita’s
talk was inspiring, humorous and motivating.
Over 45 parents, guests and staff participated in
the literature quizzes and book swapping. Thanks
to Deep Grey for the prize vouchers. Not only
did we have fun, but we raised over $516 for the
Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Year 10
Morning Tea
Luminate is a year of Christian
discipleship for young adults that will
change their life! It’s a year to dive
into God’s word and embark on a faith
adventure with a group of like-minded
young adults... It’s a year of asking the
tough questions and discovering more
about God, the world and yourself.
You will meet the Luminate team, hear
first-hand what the year is like and
consider what it might look like for you.
RSVP through our Facebook event page
or at [email protected] or 07 3511 4080.
There may be an opportunity to
complete the practical component of
the year at St Peters. Please talk to
Pastor Thomas Böhmert.
Bus Tickets
Thursday 11 August, 8:00am,
100 Acre Bar (St Lucia Golf Links)
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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BOYS SPORT (YEARS 5–12)
Boys Sport Coordinator, Matt Bradforde phone: 3377 6234 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: [email protected]
AIC Tennis
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Students and parents should refer to the St Peters App and portal for the most up-tp-date
information about upcoming events, training times and other information. Students who wish
to represent St Peters must commit to their sport team from this point forward. I look forward to
cheering on our sportsmen at the Cross Country track and on the courts in the weeks ahead.
Cross Country
Coordinator: Mrs Kerry Schreiber [email protected]
The 2016 Cross Country season will culminate in the AIC Cross Country Championships this Saturday,
6 August at Limestone Park, Ipswich. The season has attracted the largest squad of St Peters runners
ever, and I credit boys and their supporters for the spirit within the squad.
Information about the Championship was emailed earlier this week. Please refer to this email for
details of the weekend’s races. At the Championship, we may field 12 runners in each age group.
This year, we are thrilled to have easily achieved this quota! All boys selected as reserves have been
contacted via email. These boys are valued members of the squad and are required to participate in
all lead up events and activities, as well as attend the Championships – they may be called upon to
represent the College on the day.
Important information:
• Team breakfast: Friday, 7:00am, P&F Centre (presentation and team talk);
• Years 5 – 12 squad members (including reserves) to be at the Middle School Bus stop at 7:00am on
Saturday 6 August to travel out to Ipswich as a team;
• Events Program can be found in the squad email and on the St Peters App; and
• A small team presentation and awards will conclude the day at 12:45pm under the St Peters Tent.
Boys will then return to the College via bus, which should arrive back at around 1.30pm.
AIC Basketball
Coordinator: Mr Paul Galland [email protected]
Basketball players should attend regular training sessions with their squad members ahead of the
upcoming AIC season.
Inter-school basketball trials were held last week and players have been selected into preliminary
teams ahead of the first AIC practice game against St Edmunds next Saturday, 13 August. Draw details
will be available next week on the St Peters App. These teams are preliminary at this stage, and
final selections are dependent on attitude, attendance and performance at training and upcoming
trial games.
Coordinator: Mr Stuart Delaney
[email protected]
The AIC Tennis season looks promising, with
great attendance and commitment by all boys
across Years 7 – 12 at training and the recent
Inter-school trials. Tennis teams for Years 7, 8,
9, 10, 11, 3rds, 2nds and 1sts IV have now been
finalised and players have been notified of their
selection.
As part of the tennis pre-season preparation, an
‘A teams’ trial match has been arranged versus
Marist Ashgrove this Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00pm.
Games will be played at the UQ courts and
St Peters Lohe Street courts. Relevant details
have been emailed to players and parents.
All teams will participate in a full trial fixture
against St Edmunds next Saturday 13 August.
Years 7–9 teams will play AWAY at St Edmunds
whilst St Peters will host Years 10–Opens teams
games. The final draw will be posted on the
St Peters App and portal early next week.
I wish all tennis players the best with these
upcoming trials and with the commencement of
their AIC season.
Term 3 Sport Clashes
If clashes of committments occurs, boys
should communicate with coordinators of their
selected sports so that arrangements can be
made to best accommodate all students. With
clear communication and planning, clashes
can be easily managed. If there are any major
issues, please come to Sports House and see
Mr Bradforde.
BOYS AIC Athletics
Athletics AIC Training
Coordinator: Mr Matt Bradforde [email protected]
AIC Athletics training has begun and boys who wish to represent the College should incorporate
pre-season training into their schedules (wherever this does not clash with in-season commitments).
The training for all track and field events will now be over three days, and will follow the
schedule below.
Please take note of travel arrangements provided for Tuesday afternoon trainings at the UQ Track.
AIC Athletics meets will commence from 9 September, which means we have some valuable time to
build strong foundations for the athletics season this year.
Day and Time
Events
Venue
Monday
3:30 – 5:00pm
Throws events (Javelin, Discus, Shot Put)
Middle Distance (800m, 1500m)
St Peters Mayer ovals
(meet at Café 45)
Tuesday
3:30 - 5:15pm
Jumps (Triple, Long, High)
Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m)
Hurdles
UQ Track (meet at
Middle School bus
stop)*
Wednesday
3:30 – 5:00pm
All events: Jumps, Throws, Sprints, Middle Distance,
Hurdles
Mayer and ISHS ovals
(meet at Café 45)
*Students will be transported to and from UQ
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AFTERNOON TRAININGS
Athletics is a priority sport in Term 4
as a part of the AIC Competition.
Pre-season trainings have begun
and occur on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons at various
locations. Please check your emails for
more information.
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GIRLS SPORT (YEARS 7–12)
Girls Sport Coordinator, Lisa Dighton phone: 3377 6218 email: [email protected]
Athletics
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Last Saturday, our Hockey, Netball, Tennis and Volleyball teams took on St Hildas. Our supporters
were loud and proud, cheering on another impressive round of girls sport. Our Open teams enjoyed
wins, and there were significant victories recorded across each of the sports. I congratulate all teams
on their performances.
Winter Fixtures: Netball, Hockey, Volleyball
and Tennis
I wish all teams the best of luck as they take on Ipswich Girls Grammar School in Round 4. For draw
details, click on the button above or refer to the St Peters App.
Netball
Coordinator: Miss Ashleigh Walters [email protected]
For their final home game until September, the netballers pulled out all the stops against St Hilda’s,
winning nine out of 10 games. The round featured the largest margins yet, including a 48 goal win for
the Senior A team. An enthusiastic crowd supporters cheered our Opens to a 61-20 win. Thank you to
supporters.
This weekend, we will play AWAY at Ipswich Netball Association.
Volleyball
Coordinators: Miss Lisa Dighton
[email protected]
This Friday 5 August, Friday night Athletics
meets will commence at the UQ Athletics
Track between 4:00 – 7.30pm. All girls will be
transported to UQ by bus, which will depart the
College from Harts Road Bus Stop immediately
after school. Parents, please collect girls from the
track. Refer to the St Peters App for details.
Friday night meets provide competition
experience to girls. These meets will inform
Athletics team selection. Girls must attend
a minimum of four meets throughout the
season. Preference will be given to girls who are
committed attendees at training and meets.
During the meet, it is important that girls ensure
they keep staff aware of their movements, times
and results in their events, so that an accurate
record can be kept.
All girls received an email earlier in the week
with sign-up details for this Friday’s Meet. For
further information about Athletics, please
contact Miss Dighton.
Coordinator: Ms Emy Huntsman [email protected]
On Saturday, our Volleyball played their final at-home game at home for the season. They celebrated
with a sausage sizzle, pancakes and baked goods stall. Thank you to our stall contributors and game
supporters.
Highlights included a student-supporters tunnel to welcome the Senior A and Open teams onto the
court, setting the girls up for their dominating 3-0 wins. The game of the round was 10A’s, who came
back from a set down to win 25-23 in the final set.
All teams continue to improve and we came away with seven wins from 12 games. I look forward to
our first AWAY game at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday. I wish Years 10 and 11 girls, who
will play in the Senior School’s Cup competition next weekend, the very best.
Tennis
Coordinator: Mrs Deb Wilson [email protected]
Three out of three! Tennis girls played well against a tough St Hilda’s team. A special mention to
Annie Wikman, who played with a sore ankle, and others with various illnesses and injuries who
continued to play solidly.
I wish the girls well for upcoming matches. I look forward to some great games against Ipswich Girls
Grammar next week.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Coordinator: Mrs Gabrielle Baker [email protected]
I wish all our Rhythmic Gymnasts the best of luck for the QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics
Championships tomorrow. I hope you have an amazing day and enjoy the experience.
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PRIMARY SPORT
Primary Sport Coordinator, Peter Dawson phone: 3377 6584 email: [email protected]
“Even miracles take a little time.” – Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
Term 3 Dates
• Metro Meets Girls Athletics: Tuesday 9 August
• Primary Inter Lutheran Athletics Carnival: Wednesday 31 August
• Year 4/5/6 HPE Dance Spectacular: Wednesday 14 September
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Primary Athletics Training
Athletics training will be offered to team members in preparation for the Inter Lutheran Athletics
Carnival on Wednesday 31 August. Training will be held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at
the Junior School Oval beginning in Week 4.
Years 5 and 6 AIC Cross Country Training
All Years 5 and 6 boys on the AIC Cross Country team have been sent emails about training and
competition dates. Boys are encouraged to attend training as much as possible. Good luck to all
students competing in the AIC Cross Country Championships this Saturday at Limestone Park.
AIC Boys Basketball and Tennis
AIC Basketball training will be on Wednesday afternoons and games will be played on Friday
afternoons. Information will be sent to all boys every Tuesday. There will be a bus for players to and
from AWAY games.
Tennis training will be held in Sport for Life (Friday, Periods 7 and 8) each week throughout Term 3.
Round 1 of the AIC Tennis Season will be on Saturday 20 August.
Girls Club Netball
This year, St Peters will enter seven teams in the Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA).
Training will continue on Wednesday afternoons (3:30 – 5:00pm) and Friday afternoon
(3:30 – 4:30pm) at Harts Road Courts.
Game Times:
• St Peters 1: 12yrs, 10:20am;
• St Peters 2: 12yrs, 10:20am;
• St Peters 3: 11yrs, 9:10am;
• St Peters 4: 11yrs, 9:10am;
• *St Peters 5: 10yrs, 8:00am (this time may change to 10:20am during the season);
• St Peters 6: 9yrs, 8:00am; and
• St Peters 7: 9yrs, 8:00am.
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.
Middle School HPE
*St Peters 5 10yrs team should regularly check the online draw for game time confirmation
Students can access court numbers for Saturday games on the WDNA Website:
To access the court allocations for weekly games, please follow the steps below.
• 1. Western District Netball Association website;
• 2. Go to the COMPETITIONS tab at the top of the page;
• 3. FIXTURES AND RESULTS; and
• 4. Select the correct age and division from the GRADE drop down menu.
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HPE Dates Term 3
• Court Games: Monday 25 July – Friday 12
August
• Hip Hop: Monday 15 August – Wednesday 14
September
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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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