The Rock - 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…”
St Peters Farewells Class of 2014
WEEK 8 TERM 4, 27 NOVEMBER 2014
WHAT’S ON
Please check the online calendar for the most
up-to-date details
Friday 28 November
QSA Year 11 Assessment Restricted Period
QSA Year 11 Examinations
Adam Forsyth, Head of Senior School
Final Day for Year 11
8:30am-8:50am Junior School Ensembles Concert,
Belfield Hall
10:00am-10:45am Junior School Volunteer Morning Tea,
Belfield Hall
6:30pm-11:00pm Year 11 Graduation Dinner Dance,
The Greek Club, 29 Edmonstone St, South Brisbane
Saturday 29 November
8:00am-5:00pm MSW Cricket
10:00am-5:00pm Symphonic Winds USA Tour Rehearsal
and pack, Performing Arts Centre Band Room
Sunday 30 November
Symphonic Winds USA Tour Departs
Years 9 to 12 - 2014 International Band Tour
5:30pm-8:30pm Carols Under the Stars, Stoltz Oval
Monday 1 December
Symphonic Winds International Tour
Years 9 to 12 - 2014 International Band Tour
8:15am-3:00pm Junior School Monday Funday, Junior
School
Last Friday, the Class of 2014 capped off an
outstanding year with an exciting final day of
celebrations, including the Year 12 Awards
Ceremony, Guard of Honour procession, and
evening Valedictory Service.
It was wonderful to see the achievements of
our Year 12 students acknowledged at the
Awards Ceremony. It has been an amazing year
with many sporting premierships, outstanding
cultural performances and excellent academic
achievements. The pinnacle of the Awards
Ceremony was the presentation of the 2014
College Dux (QCAA), awarded to Tamara Bohler.
Tamara is an outstanding academic and has
been offered a Tuckwell Scholarship to study
at the Australian National University (ANU).
This is arguably the most prestigious university
scholarship an undergraduate student can
receive in Australia and Tamara is the first
St Peters student to receive this award. Only 24
Tuckwell Scholarships were awarded nationwide
for 2015, and Tamara is one of only four
recipients in Queensland.
8:45am-10:00am Year 5 Presentation Ceremony,
Performing Arts Centre Auditorium
11:00am-12:20pm Year 9 Christian Studies Service
Learning Activity, Berlasco Court Caring Centre
7:00pm-8:30pm Year 7 Presentation Ceremony,
Performing Arts Centre Auditorium
Tuesday 2 December
Symphonic Winds International Tour
Term 4 Concludes
Years 9 to 12 - 2014 International Band Tour
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// Head of College...................................2
// Ministry...............................................2
// Around the School...............................3
// Junior School.......................................4
// Middle School......................................6
// Junior High...........................................7
// Senior School.......................................8
// Boys Sport (Years 8-12)........................9
// Girls Sport (Years 8-12)......................10
// Primary Sport....................................11
// Directory............................................11
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HEAD OF COLLEGE
This past week, we have
celebrated with the
Year 12 Class of 2014,
presented awards to
the many hundreds of
students who have been
recognised for their
efforts, joined with the
Prep students as they
prepare for the lead
up to the Christmas
season, and behind the scenes, recognised the
gifts and talents of students who have tried so
hard throughout the course of the year. We
cannot forget that there is still a final group of
students at Ironbark, and hardworking staff
who are running the programs and overseeing
the activities at Ironbark. Of course, there is the
other work that needs to be done to wrap up
one year and plan for the next – the list goes on!
As this school year draws to an end, I pass on my
thanks to all members of the College community.
It is truly a remarkable privilege to serve the
wider St Peters community, and to know that we
are well supported by the thousands of students,
parents, staff and extended family who have the
mission of the College at heart – ‘Excellence in
Christian Co-education’.
It now only remains for me to congratulate and
thank all members of the St Peters Lutheran
College community. May you have a blessed
Christmas and a safe and relaxing holiday period.
Adrian Wiles, Head of College
CAREERS
Thank you St Peters' parents for your ongoing
support throughout this year. My first year at
St Peters has passed quickly and I have enjoyed
supporting students in their career development.
Next year, I will continue to facilitate talks
for students by industry experts. If you are
interested in speaking to students about your
career journey or industry, I would love to hear
from you. I will be available to liaise about talk
dates early next year.
I will be available to Year 12 parents for
consultations at St Peters, or via phone on
Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 January 2015 between
9:00am and 2:00pm. Feel free to email me
ahead of time to secure an appointment:
j.estevao@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 3377 6518.
Year 12 students have until Wednesday 7 January
to change their preferences for the QTAC major
offer round.
I wish you all an enjoyable time with your
children over this summer break. On behalf
of Marcelle and I, may 2015 be a healthy and
fulfilling year for you.
Jacqui Estevao, Careers Counsellor
MINISTRY
Last Friday we farewelled our Year 12's and they
had a grand time recalling the events of their
years together. But it’s not just the Year 12's
who are focussed on endings – a number of our
school community are moving on and ending
their time at St Peters.
Farewelling can be a time when people give you
a lot of support and say charming things about
you. Your friends let you know that you are
loved and appreciated. Farewells can be a lovely
time, but it can also be a lonely time. There’s the
realisation that things will never be the same
again, that friends who were with you every
day will no longer be there in the same way.
There is a grief that goes along with the change
in friendships.
But where there is an ending, there is also a
beginning – new vistas open up, new possibilities
emerge, plans begin to take shape. There are
new friends to find and old friends to experience
in a new way. Yes, new beginnings can be
difficult, but great things can come out of
them too.
This is when Jesus' words in Revelation speak
loudest to us: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,
the First and the Last, the Beginning and the
End.” (Revelations 22:13.) Jesus reassures us
that he is with us in our endings and in our new
beginnings. He supports us in our tears and
in our celebrations. This is referred to in our
Chapel, the Alpha and Omega – Α Ω – set in
stone on the altar. We are reminded of Jesus’
continual presence in our lives, no matter where
we may roam.
Endings and beginnings can be difficult and
somewhat lonely times, but we are not alone.
God gives us the strength to approach difficult
situations, to face new friends, to farewell
leaving friends. He comforts us in our grief,
knowing that in God’s family we are never really
far apart.
Please pray for all Year 12's as they celebrate this
week, for students sitting exams, and for all who
are preparing to leave our community.
Chaplain Kirstin Munchenberg
Friday 5 December, 6.00pm–8.00pm, St Peters Springfield
Want a great way to finish the school year? Students from Year 5 are invited to the final
Youth Night of the year at St Peters Springfield.
There will be games, pizzas, a devotion, Christmas music and lots of fun! Bring a friend and
come along! Fancy dress is encouraged!
*Parents, please sign your children in and out on the night
Pastor Matt Wilksch, Springfield Chaplain
Bus Arrangements The
Gap/Ashgrove
Last week, we were informed by Brisbane Bus
Lines that the bus from The Gap/Ashgrove area
would not be operating in 2015. Since that time,
we have been working with the bus company to
reinstate the service. In the next week, parents
in the general catchment area will receive
correspondence outlining the new arrangements
for 2015. I thank you for your patience as we
resolve this matter.
Ron Lyon, Community Relations Manager
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AROUND THE SCHOOL
Cafe 45 /
Middle School
Please contact Debra Grading,
Café and Tuckshop Manager,
regarding Tuckshop rosters.
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS OF ST PETERS EVENTS &
ACTIVITIES
St Peters thanks our sponsors and supporters. These sponsors generously support St Peters to provide the
best education possible to our community. We ask you to show your appreciation by supporting them.
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Thank you to all Café 45 and
Middle School tuckshop volunteers.
Without you we could not offer a
fantastic service to our students and
staff. We look forward to your continued
help in 2015.
Extra thanks to our parents who are
leaving this year. We are always happy
for you to drop in for a coffee and a chat.
Merry Christmas.
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Head Lice Alert
There have been confirmed cases of
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Please check your childs’ hair.
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Head lice are transferred to other
students by close contact so students
with head lice will need to be sent
home until they have been treated.
The condition is easily treatable with
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Head of Junior School
Thank You and Merry Christmas
As this is the last Rock of 2014, I would like to thank everyone in the Junior School
community for their support this year. So many wonderful experiences come from working
with the youngest students in the College, and this year is no exception. We wish our Year
4’s all the very best on their educational journey as they transition to the Middle School. We
have a number of families relocating at the end of this year. We thank you for your support
and ability to enhance our community while you have been with us. We know that change
brings both trepidation and excitement and so our community extends their best wishes to
you as you work through that journey with your children.
On behalf of the staff at the College, I wish you all a happy and safe Christmas season.
May you all have some time to rest and rejuvenate after the busy-ness of this year and I look
forward to continuing our work together in 2015.
Guard of Honour for Year 12 students
Each year St Peters experiences the wonderful tradition of farewelling the Year 12’s on their last day
in the College at the Guard of Honour. This year, each Junior School student created and decorated
a flag filled with wishes for the future to hand to a Year 12 student as they passed through the line.
Well done to our students, who one day themselves will be receiving the high fives and well wishes
from the next wave of Junior School students. We also wish our Year 12's all the very best as they
take on the challenges of life after school.
Years 1–4 Swimming Carnival
The Swimming Carnival was the final
Inter-House event for 2014. It was
extremely hot but all of the students
were prepared with appropriate
clothing, sun screen, water and shade.
Thanks to Mr Glass and Mr Dawson
for their organisation and unique style
which ensures the success of this event.
A transition session for students in Prep
to Year 3 followed this, which gave all
students an insight into what life will be
like next year.
Parent Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea
Staff Update
While there are still a number of final decisions to be made regarding Junior School staffing for next
year, there are a couple of updates I would like to share with you.
Mr Jay Callaghan has taught a Year 2 class in 2014 but will be relocating to Melbourne at the end of
this year. While we will be very sad to see Mr Callaghan leave the Junior School, we also understand
life decisions such as these are well thought out and planned. We wish Mr Callaghan all the very best
as he commences this moving process.
Mrs Jenelle King is taking leave from the Junior School for 12 months. This was a difficult decision for
Mrs King and not one taken lightly. She certainly will be a loss to our fabulous team, but anticipate
her speedy return in 2016.
Mrs Louise Surace has made the decision to retire from her position in the Junior School library at the
end of this year. She will be missed by teachers, parents and students who have formed friendships
with her over the past few years while in the role of Library assistant. I know that Mrs McGlade will
also miss her work ethic, dry sense of humour and artistic skills, but we wish her all the very best as
she embarks on the next phase of her life.
Friday 28 November,
10.00am – 10.45am
All parents who have volunteered
their time this year are invited to join
us in Belfield Hall next Tuesday. This
is an opportunity to thank all of those
helpers who have volunteered their
time, effort and expertise to support the
Junior School this year. Please RSVP for
catering purposes.
On Sunday 30 November, the annual
Carols under the Stars will be held on
Stolz Oval. This is a wonderful community
event to which you are all invited to
celebrate the Christmas season.
For more Junior School News, see page 5…
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
End of Year Events
We began these events and activities last
week with a Chapel service presented
by our Prep students, followed by their
concert on Tuesday evening entitled
“Christmas around the World”. It was an
opportunity for the youngest students
in the school to perform on stage in the
Performing Arts Centre, which they did
so well!
The Year 4 presentation morning was
held yesterday in the Chapel. We
celebrated with our Year 4 cohort as
they were formally recognised in front of
the Junior School. Following this, parents
of these students attended a morning
tea on the Northern Deck, while the
children celebrated with a free swim and
sausage sizzle.
Monday Fun Day
Monday 1 December
Junior School Christmas Service
Next Monday, 1 December, all Junior School students are invited to join in the end of year
celebrations on our annual Monday Fun Day. This year, in addition to in-class activities, free
swimming, and Christmas Service rehearsals, we will have some ‘Inflatable Fun’ on the Junior School
oval and undercroft, with a number of exciting activities in the name of maximum participation
and enjoyment.
Tuesday 2 December, 1.40pm, Chapel
Throughout the day, each year level will have the opportunity to play Putt Putt golf, try their skill on
the mechanical surfboard, navigate their way through the large blow up obstacle course, slide their
way down the inflatable adventure playground, and shoot some hoops at basketball. Each activity will
be closely supervised by classroom teachers and activity providers. It is sure to be loads of fun and a
wonderful opportunity for children to join with their friends in the lead up to the end of term.
If for any reason you do not wish for your child to participate in these activities on Monday Fun Day,
please inform your child’s classroom teacher.
We look forward to this day which marks the end of year and allows students due celebration in what
has been another successful year in the Junior School.
The Junior School Parent Support Group will support the day with the donation of pizza for lunch.
Forms have already gone home. While you are not required to provide payment for the pizza, it is
important that the form is completed and returned to the class teacher by Thursday 27 November.
This will indicate that you have given permission for your child to have this treat.
All parents are invited to join Junior
School students and staff as we celebrate
the birth of Jesus through readings,
drama, music and prayer. Each year level
from Prep to Year 3 will sing a carol and
Year 4 students will be involved with
the music (Singers and Choir) or drama.
The children have been working hard to
prepare their own year group carol and
to learn some of the more traditional
carols. We look forward to many parents
worshipping with us on this final day
of term. You are very welcome to
collect your child from their class at the
completion of the service.
As we are celebrating the end of the
year with a Chapel service, we require
all students to be dressed in their chapel
uniforms on this day.
Pam Carden, Head of Junior School
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Year 6 News
Year 5 News
Congratulations Year 5! We made it to the end
of the year. Remember that we are having
our End of Year Celebration Ceremony on
the morning of Monday 1 December, in the
Performing Arts Centre. All parents and family
members are invited to attend this celebration.
We look forward to celebrating all the wonderful
achievements of the Year 5 students throughout
the year with you.
We thank you all for a wonderful year. The Year 6 students have been exceptional and it is reassuring
to see their growth and maturity throughout the year.
Some activities the students have been involved in are:
• Team Building Day
• Refugee Awareness Day
• Sharing the Planet Showcase
• Canberra Tour
• Cybersafety Day
• Art and Christian Studies
Excursions
We wish you all a safe holiday and all the best for 2015 and beyond.
Year 6 Teachers
Year 7 News
Our Year 5 Pizza Party is on our last day of
school for 2014, Tuesday 2 December. Hopefully
you have all put your orders in and are looking
forward to the party. Thank you to Mrs O’Kane
and Mrs Hawe for braving Woolworths to
buy poppers and lollies for approximately
125 students!
All Secret Santa gifts should be returned to your
form classes by Friday 28 November to ensure
that everyone receives their gift. Please make
sure you place your gifts under the tree in your
form rooms with names on them! Otherwise you
will have to give your secret away.
The Year 5 teaching team thank all staff, family
members and students for this year. It has been
a fantastic year with many highlights. We hope
that you have enjoyed the numerous excursions
and incursions throughout the year and that you
have enjoyed your first taste of Inquiry Learning.
We look forward to seeing you move on to even
bigger and better things next year. We wish
you all a safe and happy holiday, a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Year 5 Teachers
News from Woodrow
Library
It’s back to school this week after what was a
tremendous Canberra Tour. I’d like to take the
opportunity to thank the teachers and parent
leaders who provided first-class care for our
students. They selflessly served your children
24 hours a day with a smile on their faces and
the well-being of the children as their primary
focus. We’re extremely lucky to have such
wonderful role models for our students and
I’m grateful for their support and, in particular,
some amazing photos that are on the Weebly
website courtesy of Miss Foley’s skills. Never
underestimate the reach of St Peters – the
stewardess on our flight to Sydney is sending her
son to St Peters next year and we met another
new 2015 student on our trip to Old Parliament
House. We’ve received glowing feedback from
numerous venues we visited with comments
on how impressive the students' were with
their knowledge through questioning and their
behaviour. It was a pleasure and a privilege to
share the experience with them.
*Students from Year 6 and 7 visited a variety of
education programs with the focus of Australia’s
history, culture, heritage and democracy. To
assist with the cost of the excursion the
Australian Government is contributing $60.00
per student under the Parliament and Civics
Education (PACER) program.
Over the upcoming holidays, the Woodrow
Library will undergo some exciting renovations.
This will help us to better cater for the changing
needs of our students. Whilst we will still have
some laptop computers available for use within
the library, the introduction of the BYOT program
has dramatically altered our computing needs.
As of 2015, we will offer a more flexible learning
and work space that allows students and
teachers to work in a relaxed and comfortable
space conducive to a variety of tasks including
reading, research and small group work. Up to
two classes will also be able to book into the
library during lessons. We are very excited about
these changes and look forward to sharing this
space with our users.
Christina Wheeler
Middle School Teacher-Librarian
Year 7 Teachers
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JUNIOR HIGH
Head of Junior High
Junior High Presentation Morning
This week we joined together to celebrate
the achievements of our Junior High students
in the areas of Culture, Music, Sports and
Service. Congratulations to all of our students
on their amazing level of participation in the
cocurricular programs offered at St Peters. Your
hard work and dedication to these activities
does you credit. Students at Ironbark will receive
acknowledgement at Ironbark as well as at our
Presentation Ceremony held in February.
over the past two years. On behalf of Mrs
Benfield, Mrs Turnbull and all the staff in Junior
High we’d like to thank you for your enthusiasm
and dedication to Junior High. We wish you all
the best for the future.
Young Minds of the
Future Conference
Next week’s Rock focuses on the start of 2015 so
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank parents,
students and staff for their contribution to Junior
High throughout 2014.
To all our families, I wish you a blessed
Christmas season.
Year 9 Graduation
Included in our ceremony was our Junior High
Graduation, where we had the chance to
celebrate the journey the students have taken
Trish Allen, Head of Junior High
Year 9 News
On Monday 24 November, a selected group
of Years 9 and 10 students attended the 2014
National Young Leaders Day at the Brisbane
Convention Centre. The day was filled with
keynote speakers such as Leisel Jones, Ben
Roberts-Smith and Cohen Aston. The Halogen
Foundation “exists to inspire and influence a
generation of young people to lead themselves
and others well”. Students involved themselves
in discussion and took full advantage of the
expo. We look forward to hearing the ideas
brought back to school, home, friendships and
the wider community.
Last Sunday, Portia Hood-Withey, Isabelle
Gardener, Renee Lake, Mitch Lake, Manuela
Helbing, Hilda Boden and Tash Donovan,
swam in the 12 hour MS Swimathon and the
Jindalee Pool. They swam 884 laps, 44km and
for approximately 102 minutes each. The team
organised themselves, motivated each other and
Rachael Turnbull, Year 9 Coordinator
proudly represented St Peters. The students also
won the "hour of power" lap tally, swimming
84 laps in an hour, and they won the overall
lap count for the day by 4 laps. Congratulations
students, not only for you physical and mental
endurance throughout the day, but also for your
organisation, planning and fundraising efforts in
the weeks leading up to the event.
I thank parents, students and staff for their
efforts this year. In particularly I’d like to
acknowledge the wonderful form teachers
who look after our Year 9 students day to day,
and who have been an amazing support to me.
Finally, to the Year 9 cohort 2014, you have been
an absolute pleasure to work with. Our future is
in safe hands! Wishing all our families a safe and
blessed Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
On Saturday, the following St Peters students
attended an exciting student forum at the
University of Queensland; Alan Dany Wilfred
(Year 6), Adi Nair (Year 6), Dhairya Vayada
(Year 9) and Conor Murphy (Year 9). They
took part in the Young Minds of the Future
(YMS) 'Future Problem Solving Conference'.
The students heard outstanding presentations
on ‘The Failure of the International Relations
System,’ ‘Political Oppression and the Power of
Education,’ and ‘The Future of Technology and
the Digital Marketplace.’ The students were then
able to collaborate with other students, aged
12-18 years, working towards finding solutions
to address these important issues. Students
presented their solutions to fellow conference
attendees. Links were made between the YMF
conference and the G20 congress and how future
leaders like Alan, Adi, Dhairya and Conor are
crucial to providing a more cohesive future for
us all. Thank you boys for giving up part of your
weekend at this very busy time of year to be part
of helping to solve issues that affect our world
today and in the future.
Simon Canfield
Exceptional Learners Department
Term 4 Trading Hours
Shop 45 is open 7.45am – 4.00pm
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays.
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SENIOR SCHOOL
St Peters Farewells Class of 2014
Duke of Edinburgh
Award in 2015
The Duke of Edinburgh Award program has
undergone many changes both at St Peters and
overseas. With the Duke of Edinburgh himself
an elderly gentleman, Prince Edward, Earl of
Wessex, who recently visited Queensland, will
take over as Patron. At St Peters, we have more
students than ever participating and completing
the Award, with 14 now undertaking their Gold
Award in 2015.
This year, Years 10 and 11 students were formally
recognised at the Presentation Ceremony.
Congratulations to these students. The first Duke
of Edinburgh Prefect, Tahlia Bligh, along with the
senior team, has been working hard to improve
aspects of the Award.
Last Friday, the Class of 2014 capped off an
outstanding year with an exciting final day of
celebrations, including the Year 12 Awards
Ceremony, Guard of Honour procession, and
evening Valedictory Service.
It was wonderful to see the achievements of
our Year 12 students acknowledged at the
Awards Ceremony. It has been an amazing year
with many sporting premierships, outstanding
cultural performances and excellent academic
achievements. The pinnacle of the Awards
Ceremony was the presentation of the 2014
College Dux (QCAA), awarded to Tamara Bohler.
Tamara is an outstanding academic and has
been offered a Tuckwell Scholarship to study
at the Australian National University (ANU).
This is arguably the most prestigious university
scholarship an undergraduate student can
receive in Australia and Tamara is the first
St Peters student to receive this award. Only
24 Tuckwell Scholarships have been awarded
nationwide for 2015, and Tamara is one of only
four recipients in Queensland. As well as being
an outstanding academic, Tamara is caring and
community-minded, and has worked tirelessly
this year, along with the other academic
student leaders, to support students with their
learning during lunchtime tutorial sessions.
We congratulate Tamara on this outstanding
achievement and wish her well with her studies
at ANU!
Next year, we will celebrate academic excellence
in the Senior School by combining the Academic
Awards Ceremony for 2014 Years 10, 11 and 12
students (QCAA and IB) who achieved an OP 1
or 2, or the IB equivalent. This ceremony will be
called the ‘Scholars Assembly’ and will be held in
the Performing Arts Centre Auditorium on Friday
30 January at 8:15am. Parents of students who
will receive an award will be contacted by email
in January. I am excited about this event as it will
give us a chance to acknowledge our students
who have achieved outstanding academic results
and to celebrate academic excellence.
I wish all members of the St Peters community
the very best for the upcoming holiday. I hope
you have a happy and holy Christmas.
Adam, Forsyth, Head of Senior School
Outstanding Achievements In State Economics
Competition
The Years 11 and 12 Economics students from
both the QCAA and the IB cohorts recently
competed in the Queensland Economics
Teachers State Economics Competition
and achieved outstanding results. The
competition, which is attempted by more than
3000 Economics students across the state,
tests students' ability in the core units of
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International
Economics, as well as general economic and
political knowledge.
Two students, Riley Glacken and Alex Bykersma
(Year 12), went within one mark of achieving 3rd
place overall across the state, whilst a significant
number of students received certificates of
distinction and high distinction.
The distinction and high distinction students are
as follows: Nathan Lawrence, Luke Capelli, Chris
Sykes, Matthew Lockhart, Sam Doherty, Richard
Khuu, Celine Poon and Adeel Qureshi, Jack
Kraft, Brodie Harold, Alannah Valentine, Anna
Abraham, Harley Dickfos, Riley Glacken, Joel
Bygraves, Alex Bykersma, Ben Burgess-Limerick,
Peta Fox, Nicole Lister, Eloise Cox, Hamish Prasad
and Georgina Poniewierski.
In 2015, we anticipate an exciting year, in
particular with the Adventurous Journeys on
offer. The exact locations of these Journeys are
yet to be decided. We are fortunate to have
Ironbark staff on hand to support the students
in the expeditions. It is worth noting that all
expeditions take place depending on numbers.
Each Adventurous Journey needs a minimum
of 4 and maximum of 7 participants to take
place. Students are advised to decide as soon
as possible when they are able to participate.
The dates may also influence how students
work to complete each level in order to be able
to participate in their Adventurous Journey for
Silver.
Dates for the 2015 Diary
• 19 – 23 January 2015: Silver Hike Qualifier;
• 30 March – 3 April 2015: Gold Surfing Practice;
• 6 – 10 April 2015: Silver Hike Practice;
• 28 September – 2 October 2015: Silver
Hike Qualifier;
• 13 – 17 April 2015: Silver Horse and
Hike Practice; and
• 29 June – 3 July 2015: Silver Horse and
Hike Qualifier.
There will be an opportunity in Semester 1, 2015
for students to participate in a Bronze Practice
and Qualifying Exploration. This is open to all
students (limited to 7 students) who have not
completed the Bronze Adventurous Journey
whilst at Ironbark.
Information will be published to participants
during the year. All participants are encouraged
to attend the weekly Duke of Edinburgh team
meetings taking place on Wednesday lunch times
in B1 from the start of 2015.
Anne Tetley-Jones
Duke of Edinburgh Award Coordinator
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BOYS SPORT (YEARS 8–12)
Head of Boys Sport, Shaun Nodwell phone: 3377 6217 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: s.nodwell@stpeters.qld.edu.au
St Peters Sport Department Restructure
In 2015, the St Peters Sport Department has been restructured due to the ever-growing and
developing sports program that we continue to offer. This change will greatly benefit students in their
various sporting pursuits from 2015 onwards. All Sport Department staff will be located in Sports
House. The 2015 Sport Department is as follows:
• Director of Sport – Mr Shaun Nodwell
• Boys Sport Coordinator 5-12 – Mr Matthew Bradforde
• Girls Sport Coordinators 5-12 – Mrs Kerry Schreiber and Mrs Susannah Treschman
• Coaching Coordinator – Mr Mark Holman
• Junior Sport and Swimming Coordinator – Mr Peter Dawson
• Senior Sports Administration Assistant – Mrs Melissa Young
• Sports Administration Assistant – Position to be filled early 2015
In light of this, there will be a Sport Information Evening on Monday 16 February 2015 in the
Performing Arts Centre for all parents of students in Years 4-12. More details of this night will be
available in early 2015.
AIC Volleyball January Clinics
AIC Volleyball Training Clinics will be held from 19 – 23 January 2015. This is the week before school
commences. It is hoped that any boy wishing to play volleyball for St Peters will attend these sessions.
That week sessions will occur in the following times:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Year 10
Year 10
Year 10
Years 7–9
Games
Year 7
Year 7
Year 7
Years 7–9
Games
12:00pm–2:00pm
Year 8
Year 8
Year 8
Years 10–12
Games
2:00pm–4:00pm
Year 9
Year 9
Year 9
Years 10–12
Games
4:00pm–6:00pm
1sts Squad
1sts Squad
8:00am –10:00am
Thursday
Friday
The St Peters Cricket Clinics are being run by
Henschell Cricket Academy in January and are
an important pre-season activity for St Peters
cricketers. Details are:
Where: St Peters Lutheran College, Harts Road,
Indooroopilly
When: Monday 19 January 2015 to
Thursday 22 January 2015 inclusive,
8:30am-12:00pm each day
What to wear: Cricket whites (white shirt
minimum), sunscreen and hat/cap
What to bring: Personal cricket gear (if owned),
water, snack, positive attitude
Cost: $199.00 (Incl. GST) (family rates
available) To book your place at this four day
Clinic, or for further information,
please contact Brett Henschell via email
henschellcricket@bigpond.com or 0458 026 224.
St Peters Swim Camp
The AIC and QGSSSA Swim Camp will be held
from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 January 2015.
The camp will be held at The Southport School
on the Gold Coast. All information for the
camp will be emailed to students. Payments
can be made via the St Peters portal. For
further information please contact St Peters
Swimming Coordinator, Mr Peter Dawson
p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au or 33776504.
Years 11 & 12 Years 11 & 12
AIC and MSW Cricket Pre-Season
This week is the commencement of Round 5 MSW matches for all teams. This is the last round of
pre-season competition. This weeks' match details are as follows:
Team
Venue
Time
Year 5
Cubberia Creek Reserve – Akuna Oval No1
7:45am
Years 6/7
Indooroopilly SHS – (Synthetic Grass), Lambert Road, Indooroopilly
7:45am
Year 8
Stolz Oval (St Peters Lutheran College) – Enter off Lambert Road,
Indooroopilly
7:45am
Year 9
Mayer Oval (St Peter’s Lutheran College) – Enter off Indooroopilly Road,
Indooroopilly
7:45am
Year 10
Misken Oval (Brisbane Boys College) Misken Street, Toowong
7:45am
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Publications page on the
St Peters website.
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GIRLS SPORT (YEARS 8–12)
Acting Head of Girls Sport, Linda Berry phone: 3377 6218 email: l.berry@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Years 7-12 Girls Sport in 2015
In 2015 St Peters girls in Years 7-12 will continue to be involved in a formal inter-school sporting
competition known as QGSSSA (Queensland Girls' Secondary Schools Sports Association). There are
ten schools in this competition and matches are played on a rotational basis whereby all schools
compete against each other throughout the season. Further information regarding fixture draws and
warm-up meets for swimming, cross country and athletics can be found in the 2015 calendar on the
portal once published in the New Year.
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The QGSSSA sports and other sports available throughout the year include:
Term
QGSSSA
1
2
BSRA
QISEA
Other
*Swimming
Softball Years 10 -12
Basketball
Football
Touch Football
Equestrian
(student requires
own horse to
compete)
BWPI Water Polo
(Years 7-12)
Basketball
Football
Touch Football
*Cross Country
Equestrian
3
Hockey
Netball
Tennis
Volleyball
Rhythmic
Gymnastics
4
*Athletics
Badminton
Softball Years 7-9
Rowing (Years 8-12)
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BWPI Water Polo
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N.B. Every sport has a pre-season and the listed sports are allocated into their in-season
competitions. Pre-season training and trials will start the term before.
BWPI Water Polo
Coordinator: Mrs Elaine Ripamonti (e.ripamonti@stpeters.qld.edu.au)
This is our last girl’s Water Polo game for this term. To all our Water Polo girls - your commitment
and dedication to Water Polo thus far is a credit to you all. Congratulations to our U13 and U14
girls who have been selected to represent St Peters in the U14 Women’s State Water Polo Titles on
12 – 14 December. Training for this competition commences on Monday 1 and 8 December and
Wednesday 3 and 10 December. Further information will be emailed home to parents within the next
week. Enjoy your holiday break girls, and keep up your swimming training. We look forward to seeing
you all back at training at the commencement of Term 1, 2015. Go Saints!
The draw for this week (November 29) is as follows:
Team
Opponent
Time
Venue
U13A
Polo Bears
8.40am
Valley Rail
U13B
Stuartholme
12.40pm
Musgrave Pool
U14B
Polo Bears
11.20am
Valley Street
U15B
St Margarets White
9.20am
St Ritas
U15C
Warriors Orange
2.40pm
Somerville Pool
U16B
St Margarets Navy
11.20am
St Ritas
U18A Open
All Hallows
5.20pm
Valley Rail
U18C
Stuartholme
4.40pm
Somerville Pool
Drop In Group
Every Thursday (term time) 7.45am –
12.00pm, P&F Centre (top floor)
All parents and friends are welcome to
join us for coffee and catch up.
Jo Potts and Sandie Fraser
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PRIMARY SPORT
Head of Primary Sport, Peter Dawson phone: 3377 6584 email: p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
“Be thankful for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow.” – Anon
2015 Girls Sport
In 2015, St Peters girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 will participate in a number of Metropolitan Meets.
The meets will be run by the Andrews Cup Association and will feature a number of weekly events in
the following sports:
• Swimming
• Touch Football
• Cross Country
• Netball
• Athletics
This will act as a perfect lead into the QGSSSA Senior Girls Competition which will now be run from
Years 7-12. Girls are encouraged to participate in as many sports throughout the year as possible.
2015 Boys Sport
Boys sport will take on a different format in 2015. AIC Sport will run from Years 5-12. It is an exciting
development for boys sport at St Peters. There will be a huge variety of sports available for boys.
Term 1
Cricket, Volleyball (7-12), Swimming
Term 2
Rugby, Football, Chess, Cross Country (training)
Term 3
Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country (competition)
Term 4
Athletics
Term 4 Girls Sport
Downey Park Netball Association
Congratulations to all the Years 5, 6 and 7 girls who participated in the Downey Park Summer Netball
Season. The weekly games have greatly developed the skills of all players and will benefit future
QGSSSA teams.
Middle School HPE Term 4
MET South-West Cricket
Season Sign On
For all enquires regarding Met South
West Cricket, please contact Cricket
Coordinator Mr Gil Bygraves at
g.bygraves@stpeters.qld.edu.au
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 was 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 4 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
the CIC All Saints Sporting competition
that is available for students in Years 5-7.
All Middle School HPE Classes will be at the 25m Pool throughout Term 4.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
ATTENDANCE CONTACTS
Reception 3377 6222 • reception@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Years 10-12 3377 6562 • attendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Enrolments 3377 6236 • enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Years 8-9 3377 6503 • jhattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Finance Office 3377 6277
Years 5-7 3377 6123 • msattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Shop45 3377 6209
P-4 3377 6565 • jsattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Boys’ Boarding 3377 6100 • Girls’ Boarding 3377 6900
Leave Approval • leaveapproval@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Sport Wet Weather Information 3377 6211
Click here to view the complete contact list
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