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' Students Achieve QCAA Glory
Three of St Peters Lutheran College’s 2014 graduates were recently recognised as among the best in
the state at the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s (QCAA) Queensland Certificate
of Education Achievement Awards.
Samuel Naylor received the Highest Achievement in the International Baccalaureate Award whilst
Tamara Bohler and Joshua Sutton both received Distinguished Academic Achievers Awards.
St Peters Lutheran College Head of College, Mr Adrian Wiles was excited by the news.
“These awards recognise the hard work of our students, our teachers and our staff,” Mr Wiles said.
“We know that St Peters has prepared our 2014 cohort well for university and beyond.”
The QCAA’s inaugural Queensland Certificate of Education Achievement Awards are a positive way to
celebrate the academic successes of Queensland’s Year 12 students.
Summary of Prize Winners Academic Achievements:
WEEK 6 TERM 1, 5 MARCH 2015
WHAT’S ON
Please check the online calendar for the most
up-to-date details
Friday 6 March
7:00am-3:00pm Year 11 Marine Science - Marine Biology
Excursion, Underwater World, Mooloolaba
11:40am-2:00pm Queensland Police Service International
Women’s Day function - Chorale Performance, Pullman
Hotel, corner of Ann and Roma Streets, Brisbane
12:20pm-3:10pm Year 12 - Coffee Training, St Peters Tech
Kitchen)
12:20pm-1:10pm Years 7 to 12 - Chinese New Year,
Chapel Forecourt
3:30pm-5:00pm Band Instrument Maintainence
Workshop, PAC Band Room, Theatrette
8:00pm-3:00pm Year 10 - Engineering Challenge,
University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus
Saturday 7 March
AIC Cricket & Volleyball - Round 5, St Peters and Marist
Ashgrove
BWPI - Waterpolo
7:00am-12:00pm QGSSSA Softball - Round 5, Downey
Park Softball Association
10:00am-6:00pm St Peters Soloists,Tchaikovsky Strings,
Perlman Strings Weekend Day Camp, PAC Audtorium,
Orchestra Room, Band Room
Sunday 8 March
10:00am-4:00pm St Peters Soloists,Tchaikovsky Strings,
Perlman Strings Weekend Day Camp, PAC Audtorium,
Orchestra Room, Band Room
4:00pm-5:00pm Senior Strings Concert, PAC Audtorium,
Orchestra Room, Band Room
Monday 9 March
Samuel Naylor
• IB45 (Perfect score
in International
Baccalaureate Diploma)
• Recipient of University
of Queensland Vice
Chancellor’s Scholarship
• QCAA Highest
Achievement in
the International
Baccalaureate Award
• St Peters Lutheran
College International
Baccalaureate Dux
Tamara Bohler
• OP1
• Recipient Tuckwell
Scholarship - Australian
National University
• QCAA Distinguished
Academic Achievers
Award
• St Peters Lutheran
College Queensland
Certificate of Education
Dux
Joshua Sutton
• OP1
• Recipient of University
of Queensland Vice
Chancellor’s Scholarship
• QCAA Distinguished
Academic Achievers
Award
Look out for Swimming Championship Reports next week
IN THIS ISSUE
// Head of College...................................2
// Ministry...............................................2
// Directory..............................................2
// Around the School...............................3
// Academic Matters...............................4
// Careers................................................4
// Junior School.......................................5
// Middle School......................................6
// Junior High...........................................7
// Senior School.......................................8
// Boarding..............................................8
// Music...................................................9
// The Arts...............................................9
// Boys Sport (Years 8-12)......................10
// Girls Sport (Years 8-12)......................12
// Primary Sport....................................14
Academic Week
7:00am-5:00pm Prep - Henny Penny Hatchlings, Prep
Centre)
8:05am-3:10pm Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival,
Years 4-6, St Peters 50m Pool)
12:20pm-1:00pm Career Guest Speaker: Biomedical
Research/Women in Science, Jennifer Stow, Career
Centre)
12:20pm-1:00pm Career Guest Speaker: Medical
Research, Karen Moritz, Career Centre
3:15pm-6:00pm Year 12 Economics Reserve Bank Lecture,
Brisbane Gilrs Grammar School, Spring Hill
6:00pm-8:00pm SPOSA Committee Meeting, Ross Roy
Boardroom
Tuesday 10 March
Academic Week
Years 10-12 Literature Presentation - David Stavanger
7:00am-5:00pm Prep - Henny Penny Hatchlings, Prep
Centre
8:20am-9:30am Middle School Parent Support Group
Gathering, P&F (top floor)
9:00am-10:00am Year 1 - Pirate Drama, Belfield Hall
6:30pm-8:00pm Triple P Seminar - Raising Competent
Teenagers, P&F Centre (top level)
Wednesday 11 March
Academic Week
7:00am-5:00pm Prep - Henny Penny Hatchlings, Prep
Centre
12:20pm-1:10pm Community Focus Day - Red Earth
Immerison Program Fundraiser, Chapel Forecourt
12:20pm-1:10pm Community Focus Day - Social
Justice Purple Bake Sale Fundraiser and Badge Design
Competition, Chapel Forecourt and Middle School
Undercroft
Thursday 12 March
Academic Week
7:00am-5:00pm Prep - Henny Penny Hatchlings, Prep
Centre
7:45am-12:00pm Community Hub Group, P&F Centre,
Top Floor)
7:00pm-8:30pm Ensemble Nobiles from Leipzig Concert,
St Peters Chapel
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HEAD OF COLLEGE
This week we will
celebrate with our
young people in many
areas of the College.
The interschool
swimming carnivals
(AIC and QGSSSA) are
being held, the various
sporting competitions
roll on, and we have
celebrated with three
students from the Year 12 Class of 2014 on
being recognised for their academic excellence
by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (QCAA). With only 33 students from
across the State receiving awards, the outcomes
placed St Peters as the equal top school with
St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace – recognition that
should not go unheralded.
I was also pleased to note the visiting
international musicians who are working with
our students either in person or via interactive
video-link. Meanwhile in the Junior and Middle
Schools, many educational activities are under
way and I look forward to joining with the
children and staff for the Year 5 Showcase
and the Year 3 Expo in the coming days. It is a
pleasure to know that all of these educational
activities are highlights that dot our calendar,
and they are important yet diverse learning
experiences that are celebrated at St Peters.
Next week, we welcome Pastor Thomas Bohmert
to our Ministry Team. Pastor Thomas has a
history of work in parishes throughout Australia,
including in Central Australia. He has also spent
seven years as Chaplain at Luther College in
Melbourne, and he is a qualified teacher having
taught in Melbourne and in South Australia. We
will formally welcome Pastor Thomas and his
wife Lyn to the College on Monday 16 March at
the Junior High Worship Service (8.05am).
WHERE DO I FIND
THE ROCK ONLINE?
You can access The Rock on
the Publications page on the
St Peters website.
Bus Tickets
Available Now
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now
available at St Peters' Business Office.
Adrian Wiles, Head of College
MINISTRY
International Women’s Day is celebrated across
Australia this Sunday. It coincides with the
ecumenical World Day of Prayer, which was
called the “Women’s World Day of Prayer” and is
celebrated on the first Friday in March.
Why women’s day and prayer? Why not men’s
day you may ask as a modern person of the
western world?
For many centuries women fought for equal
rights, the right to education, the right to vote,
the right to equal pay, the right to be treated
with respect by men – and the list goes on. In
many countries, women continue this fight. In
a rising number of countries, men deny women
the rights they have previously held. Some men
in government or faith leaders are convinced
that women’s role is subordinate to men and to
bear and raise children.
So, women’s day and women’s prayer has
not lost anything of its relevance even in our
modern world.
In the Hebrew Bible (the ‘old’ Testament) we
find stories of women who had the courage
to challenge the norms of society or became
strong leaders (e.g. Exodus 2:1-10; Judges 4-5).
Jesus related to women in a way which was
unacceptable at his time and was criticised for
it strongly, even by his disciples . Even though
the apostle Paul understood that women played
the major part in raising and teaching children
and thus passing on the stories of faith to the
next generation, he denied women to the right
to teach publicly. He forgot to mention the
women who supported the ministry of Jesus
or led faith communities (Luke 8:2-3;Acts 16).
Women were the last one under the cross and
the first to witness to the empty tomb (Matthew
27:55/28: 5-10). The risen Christ even tasked the
women to share the gospel with the ‘brothers’ –
a note which Paul left out altogether in his own
account of (only male) resurrection witnesses
(1.Cor. 15:3-8).
Today we stand in the tradition of those who
faithfully walked in the footsteps of Christ. We
are called to listen to him who allowed women
to become disciples and walked with the men,
sharing Gods love in a radical way that crossed
over borders and reached beyond humanmade boundaries. To follow Christ is a gift and
a challenge. Together we are invited to pray for
Gods people around the world. Together we are
challenged to break down man-made walls of
separation and to reach beyond human-made
boundaries. Even today it can be scary to walk
the untrodden path, because it is often the ‘not
done’ thing and may provoke resentment. It
requires time and commitment to reach out, to
listen to the afflicted and to share the message
of hope and peace.
Together we can make a difference. Through
us, men and women, God will transform lives,
lighten the burden of many and change the face
of this world that it becomes a more humane
place for all to live with respect and dignity and
in peace.
May the World Day of Prayer serve as a reminder
and as an invitation to participate in Christ’s
ministry to serve and pray for all Gods people.
Pastor Silke Moolman, Chaplain
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 7-9 3377 6503 • jhattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Finance Office 3377 6277 • Shop45 3377 6209
Years 5-6 3377 6123 • msattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Boys’ Boarding 3377 6100 • Girls’ Boarding 3377 6900
P-4 3377 6565 • jsattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Leave Approval • leaveapproval@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Click here to view the complete contact list
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AROUND THE SCHOOL
Latest News
P&F Meeting
Thank you to all who attended the P&F
meeting. To view the minutes click here
Nicky Hughes, Community Liaison
Community Grant
Program
Community Grant Program Round
1 2015 applications are now open.
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.
Any queries please
contact Nicky Hughes on
n.hughes@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Winter Uniforms
With only three weeks to go until the
Easter break, we encourage you to
purchase your winter uniform before
Term 2. Shop45 will be closed over the
school holidays so please ensure you
have organised your uniforms prior.
The winter uniform – including the
blazer and tie – is worn from the first day
of Term 2.
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.
SPONSOR
Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2014 and
Chorus of Comedy 2015
Shop45 Opening Hours for Terms 2
and 3
Shop 45 will close every Wednesday
and Friday in Terms 2 and Term 3 until
Term 4 when the Shop will be closed on
Wednesday only. Shop 45 will open in
Term 2 and Term 3 from 7:45am– 4pm
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Award Blazers
Family & General Dentistry
Dr Angus Quinn Dr Brent Evans Ms Toni Marr
P: 07 3870 8811
A: 215 Hawken Drive, St Lucia Q 4067
W: www.stluciadental.com
Preferred provider for BUPA, MBP, TUH, CBHS & HCF.
Blazers are not being accepted for
award embroidery any longer this term.
A date will be confirmed in Term 4 for
you to bring blazers in for further award
embroidery. Award embroidery on
blazers is only carried out in the summer
terms to ensure you will be wearing your
blazer from the first day of Term 2.
Second Hand Blazers
Cafe 45 /
Middle School
We are always looking for wonderful
parents to assist the staff at the Cafes
with serving our students. If you are
able to assist with Tuckshop in the Junior
School, Grandstand Café or Café 45
please contact Deb Grading or click here
to register on Volunteer Spot.
Please contact Debra Grading,
Café and Tuckshop Manager,
regarding Tuckshop rosters.
P: 33776243
E: d.grading@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Shop 45 can now buy your secondhand blazers. Shop 45 will purchase
Girl’s 8–12 and Boy’s 9–12 for $47.50,
and Girl’s 14–24 and Boy’s 13–32 for
$55.00. The Blazers will become the
property of Shop 45, and be on-sold for
$95 and $110 respectively. Acceptance
will be at the discretion of the Shop 45
staff. Blazers must be the Trutex brand;
drycleaned; and in good condition
(no rips, tears, stains and all buttons
attached). Please note that Trutex Blazers
in the ‘cherry’ colour, dating back several
years, cannot be accepted. For further
enquiries, please contact us
(07) 3377 6209.
Of course, you continue to have the
option of selling and buying second-hand
Blazers through
www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
Fiona Bassingthwaighte and
Donna Gordon
Managers Shop 45
For Parents and Friends of St Peters
Meet every Thursday 7.30am–midday,
P&F Centre (top floor)
Please join us this Thursday 5 March for
yoga, cake, craft and conversation, not
exclusively in that order!
Jo Potts joandchris@bigpond.com and
Sandie Fraser sanrobfraser@gmail.com
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ACADEMIC MATTERS
During this term students in Year 10 will work
through a series of career development activities
to assist them in Term 3 when they must make
decisions regarding their future program of
study. Students in lower year levels should
also be considering their future study options.
Over the following weeks the various pathways
available for students to study in Years 11 and
12 will be highlighted. To commence, below is
an outline of the Queensland Curriculum and
Assessment Authority (QCAA) pathways.
St Peters offers a wide range of subjects to cater
for multiple pathways within the QCAA program.
The QCAA program offers a range of ‘end points’,
including preparation for further study or to
prepare students for employment on completing
school. An English subject is compulsory and it
is advisable for students to study a Mathematics
subject. Beyond this there is great flexibility
for students to elect to study subjects of
their choosing.
In Queensland, externally moderated
school‑based assessment is used rather than
an external examination system used in most
other Australian states or in the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Students
have the opportunity to demonstrate what
they know and can do over a two-year period,
though in most subjects Year 12 work is used
for summative purposes. Assessing students
over time allows teachers to give timely and
comprehensive feedback to students about how
to improve their knowledge and understanding,
and to help them achieve the highest standards
they can within their own capabilities.
In the Queensland system, assessment programs
are determined within schools and are an
integral part of teaching and learning. Teachers
develop work programs using syllabuses
approved by the QCAA which prescribe content
and achievement standards for Queensland
schools. Achievement standards are fixed
reference points used to describe how well
students have achieved the objectives in
senior syllabuses.
Teachers are responsible for designing
assessment programs and making judgments
about the standards achieved by their students.
These judgments are based on evidence in
student’s folio of assessment tasks. Through a
process of external moderation, the Queensland
system ensures that students are treated fairly
and standards are comparable across all schools
for all students. Authority subjects, subjects
contributing to the Overall Position (OP), are
moderated by subject panels, which are staffed
by experienced practising teachers. These panels
provide advice to schools and review schools'
implementation of the syllabus - including
whether teachers are making comparable
judgments about the standards being achieved
by students. A panel's work includes reviewing
sample student folios submitted by schools.
Authority-registered subjects are moderated
through a combination of internal reviews,
moderation meetings and QCAA-conducted
external reviews.
The following link will take you to a number of
QCAA resources that provide further information
about the Queensland System of School Based
Assessment. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
In particular the "School Based Assessment:
The Queensland System” booklet describes
the philosophy and evolution of school-based
assessment in Queensland and argues for its
continuation in an Australian curriculum. The
topic for next week will be the calculation of the
Overall Position (OP) and Field Positions (FPs).
Jennifer Winn, Director Teaching & Learning
Bus Tickets Available Now
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now available
at St Peters' Business Office, located behind the
Performing Arts Centre. Passes are based on a $5.00
per trip fare.
*Please note that casual tickets and cash handling on
the bus is unavailable.
CAREERS
This week I have emailed to students and
parents a copy of the Options Career Information
Bulletins which the college subscribes to. It offers
a wealth of information vital to assist students
in their career exploration. Research supports
early commencement of career exploration and
planning so please feel free to share and discuss
the options with your children of all ages.
The career talks have been most informative.
Unfortunately, despite utilising various modes
of reminding students, some students are still
emailing reporting that they “forgot”, thereby
missing a session of interest to them. Any
assistance you can provide in ensuring your child
is aware of talks of interest to them, encouraging
their attendance on the nominated day, will be
greatly appreciated.
PHARMACY – Ms Cathie Reid
An engaging speaker, Cathie Reid came to divulge
the story of her career in pharmacy. The talk
mainly followed her progression from working
weekends at a local pharmacist, to studying
Pharmacy at university and then eventually
establishing her own series of drugs companies.
She advised us to work primarily on our areas
of talent, as these would be the places where
we'd be likely to excel. Her speech taught us that
what may seem a very specialised subject with
one particular end job can in fact open up many
possibilities.– Alice Doyle, Year 11
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY – Dr Anabela Novas
On Thursday I was fortunate enough to listen to
Exercise Physiologist, Ms Anabela Novas. I gained
an understanding of what was involved in the
exercise physiology and the course requirements
needed during university. It was interesting
to learn about a new career option I hadn't
previously known about, especially because I'm
still weighing up my 'options' before the QTAC
deadline later this year. I believe more exposure
to different careers will help me make a decision
in the near future. – Joel Chandler, Year 12
Career Talks for Next Week
• Medical Research by Assoc. Professor
Karen Moritz, Monday 9 March,
Careers Centre – Lunchtime; and
• Hydrobiology by Ross Smith, Friday 13
March Period 8, Theatrette.
Jacquelene Estevao, Careers Counsellor
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Drinks at Dusk
Junior School Parent Support Group Social Evening
The Junior School Parent Support Group’s Drinks at Dusk held last Thursday was a relaxed, informal
time where parents could enjoy each other’s company without the rigours of drop off or pick up.
It was great to see many new parent faces to our Junior School community as well as those familiar
ones too. Staff also attended with Mr Wiles, Ms Nicky Hughes and teachers were among those who
enjoyed a casual chat on the library deck. Sincere thanks go to Nicky for her organisation of this
successful event.
Schools Clean Up Day /
Clean Up Australia Day
2015 marks 25 years of Australians participating
in Clean Up Australia Day, initiated by Sydney
yachtsman Ian Kiernan and friend Kim McKay.
Currently over 36 million people from 120
countries annually take part in Clean Up
programs around the world inspired by
Australia’s example.
On Friday the Junior School students became
a part of this worldwide environmental
action group when they participated very
enthusiastically in Schools Clean Up Day.
Learning about sustainability and how to protect
and care for their local and global environment
is a cross-curricula priority of the Australian
Curriculum, actioned every day at SPLC as the
students make responsible choices with rubbish
disposal, recycle paper in their classrooms and
participate in community events such Clean
Up Day.
Thanks to our hard-working cleaning staff and
works crew our school grounds are always
immaculate, so the students did a great job
of locating and unearthing an assortment
of rubbish!
Pam Carden, Head of Junior School
Year 4 Camp Date Change
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We have been in contact with Luther Heights, Coolum and have set a new date for the
Year 4 camp.
The Year 4s will now be attending camp on Monday, 27 and Tuesday 28 April (Week 2,
Term 2). This will give us the first week back after the Easter holidays to renew the children’s
enthusiasm and finalise any last minute details prior to departure.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Year 5 News
Year 6 News
This week, Christine Bongers will visit Year 5
classes to give us some tips on planning and
writing compelling narratives! Christine is a
highly regarded Australian author and students
are looking forward to hearing her ideas and
sharing their work with her.
We have all been working busily in Year 6 and it
is hard to believe that we have already passed
the half way mark for Term 1!
Next week we will prepare for our upcoming
“Where We Are in Place and Time” unit of
inquiry with a visit to St Helena Island. Students
will explore the way a nation’s past can influence
its present and future. Initially we will explore
the secondary colonies founded after the arrival
of Europeans in Australia. Then students will
follow the trails forged by explorers and pioneers
and explore the lasting cultural legacy of the gold
rushes and Eureka Stockade.
We are all busily preparing to share our learning
with parents, staff and other classes on Friday
March 6. Parents are warmly invited to come and
find out about some of the significant people
we’ve studies and the ways in which they have
used their talents to make a difference in the
lives of others.
Year 5 Teachers
The students have been working on their first
assessment pieces for the year and have now
completed half of their task for English. They
have been studying the personality traits of a
character of their choice from the novel ‘Pookie
Aleera is not my Boyfriend’ and will complete the
second part of the assignment this week.
Throughout the week, we also had the privilege
of participating in the first of what will be a
two-part Writers’ Workshop with well-known
author, James Moloney. Students enjoyed
learning more about writing and editing
narratives in the eighty-minute workshops. We
are looking forward to the second round of
workshops which will take place in Week 9.
In the upcoming weeks, Year 6 students will be
learning about ways in which they can use their
iPad in a safe and healthy manner. Key safety
tips will be discussed in the classroom and we
would encourage you to speak to your children
about them and implement them at home
when possible.
Year 6 Teachers
Woodrow Library
Term 1 Author Visits and opportunity to buy
books from the authors
The next few weeks are busy ones for the
Woodrow Library with a range of authors visiting
with Years 5-7 students. We are pleased to be
able to offer a book ordering service for some of
these authors.
Year 7 students will having a series of two
Writers Workshops with acclaimed author, Brian
Falkner. Students wishing to order his books can
do so by clicking here (Use the code: STP199).
Students can order online, or collect a form from
us and return it with the payment.
Christina Wheeler, Middle School Teacher-Librarian
In addition to their Writers Workshops with
Christine Bongers, Year 5 students will have an
author visit with Mark Greenwood in Week 7.
They are able to order his picture books by
collecting an order form from the Library or by
following the link in an email sent to all Year 5
students this week.
Please note that the deadline for all orders is
Tuesday 17 March.
Happy reading!
Middle School
Parent Gatherings
Tuesday 10 March, 8.00am–9.30am,
P&F Centre (top floor)
Please join Mr Wayne Gauld, Head of
Middle School; Mr Peter Dawson, Head
of Primary Sport and Mr Nelson Wu,
Director of Music. Join us for a quick
coffee, chat and look at the year ahead.
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JUNIOR HIGH
Head of Junior High
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
On Friday 20 March (Week 8) the College will participate in the National Day of Action Against
Bullying and Violence. We encourage students to support this day by wearing ‘orange’. Students are
allowed to wear their HPE shorts to and from school with a plain orange t-shirt, orange socks, orange
ribbons etc. Students will participate in a variety of activities in their pastoral care lessons related to
this topic over coming weeks. In particular students will be shown the website www.bullyingnoway.
com.au where there are great resources for parents and students to be found. For parents these
resources include:
Facts
• What is bullying (including cyberbullying)?
• Why does bullying happen?
My child is being bullied
• What are the signs that a child might be being
bullied?
• Tips to help your child if they are being bullied.
My child has been bullying
• What are the signs that a child might be
bullying others?
• Tips to help your child if they are bullying other
children.
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Health Centre
Vaccination Reminder
Wednesday 18 March,
8:30am – 10:30am
The first Brisbane City Council
Immunisation Clinic for Year 8
students will be held at the College on
Wednesday 18 March. Please return
consent forms if you have not done
so already. Vaccinations cannot be
administered without a signed consent
form. Consent forms can be returned to
Junior High reception.
Mark Rigby, Senior Registered Nurse
My child has seen bullying take place
• Tips to help your child if they have seen bullying
take place.
Who should I tell?
• What should I say to the school?
• What can I expect the school to do?
• Where else can I get support?
For students resources include what to do if:
• I’m being bullying
• I’ve been called a bully
• Someone I know is being bullied
If you haven’t already subscribed to Michael Grose’s Parenting Ideas website I would encourage you
to do so. Michael publishes information sheets with great ideas to support parents with the difficult
job of parenting. We also endeavour to put links to his ‘INSIGHTS’ articles on the Junior High page of
the portal. This week we’ve put up two ‘INSIGHTS’ articles:
• Bully-Proofing kids
• Keeping kids safe in a Cyber World
Parents and students are also encouraged to familiarise themselves with the government website
ACORN – Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network www.acorn.gov.au This tool allows the
public to securely report instances of cybercrime – including cyber bullying.
Road Safety
Over half of our students in Junior High walk along Harts Road on their way to and from school. In
recent years the Brisbane City Council installed a ‘safety zone’ half way up Harts Road for students to
cross at. Students are encouraged to use this safety zone rather than cross at the roundabout on the
corner.
Date Claimers
Please mark your calendars
• Junior High Disco – Years 7-9 Tuesday 31 March 7-9pm – more information to come
• Year 7 Camp – More information to come. Please contact Mr Bygraves ASAP if you foresee any
challenges with your child’s attendance.
»» 7A-7E Monday 25 May – Wednesday 27 May
»» 7F-7K Wednesday 27 May – 29 May
Trish Allen, Head of Junior High
Triple P Seminars
Triple P seminars last 90 minutes and you can
do one, two or all three in the series. They
target everyday concerns, such as how to
encourage responsible behaviour, improve family
relationships, deal with independence or manage
problems at school or with friends. They are
also an excellent opportunity for you to discuss
thoughts and ideas with other parents. The
seminars are not meant to “fix” all the challenges
that you may have, instead they are designed to
give you some tips and new ways to think about
your parenting that can help you develop strong
relationships with your teenager. These seminars
are suitable for parents who are having mild to
moderate difficulties with their teenager.
Raising Competent Teenagers:
Tuesday, 10 March 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Getting Teenagers Connected:
Tuesday 17 March 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Seminars are a open to all St Peters parents
with children aged 13-17, and will be held at the
St Peters P&F Centre (top level).
RSVP
to Jane Corrie:
j.corrie@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Please indicate which seminars you will be
attending (all, Seminar 1, 2 or 3).
*Limited bookings available
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Head of Senior School
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Last Saturday, the inaugural QCE Achievement
Awards ceremony was held. “The QCE
Achievement Awards recognise and reward
Queensland’s top performing students for
outstanding academic achievement in their
senior school studies. It is anticipated that the
awards will become a prestigious annual event
on Queensland’s education calendar with new
categories introduced over coming years. The
inaugural QCE Achievement Awards are for
students who graduated from Year 12 with a
QCE at a Queensland school in 2014” (QCAA,
2015). It was extremely pleasing to have three
of our class of 2014 receive awards at this
prestigious ceremony; we know the parents of
these students are extremely proud and we, as
a school, are equally proud of their outstanding
achievements. The students who received
awards were:
Tamara Bohler and Joshua Sutton received
Distinguished Academic Achievers awards
Sam Naylor received the Highest Achievement in
the International Baccalaureate
The Distinguished Academic Achiever Awards
presented to Tamara Bohler and Josh Sutton
placed them in the State’s top 26 students from
a cohort of approximately 50,000 students
and Sam Naylor’s Highest Achievement in the
International Baccalaureate award was awarded
to only 4 students in the state who received a
perfect IB score of 45.
St Peters was the equal top school with three
students receiving awards.
I hope the Class of 2015 are inspired by these
outstanding results and I look forward to seeing
more of our students being acknowledged for
their hard work and dedication to their studies
in the future.
Adam Forsyth, Head of Senior School
Ì
Senior School
Parent Gatherings
Watch this space for year level social
gatherings toward the end of this term!
Year 11 Parents
Coffee Morning
Come and share a coffee with other
Year 11 parents
Friday 20 March, from 8.00am, Hundred
Acre Bar, St Lucia
Hope to see you there!
Cathy Howarth, Year 11 representative
chowarth@ecn.net.au
Health Centre
Vaccination Reminder
Wednesday 18 March,
8:30am – 10:30am
The first Brisbane City Council Immunisation Clinic for Year 10 students will be held at the
college on Wednesday 18 March. Please return consent forms if you have not done so already.
Vaccinations cannot be administered without a signed consent form. Consent forms can be
returned to Junior High reception.
Mark Rigby, Senior Registered Nurse
BOARDING
Boarders have enjoyed an action-packed
Boarder Focus Weekend, tubing at Wet
n Wild; busting moves at the Boarder
Dance; as well as playing hard in
weekend sports such as AIC Volleyball.
The World’s
Greatest Shave
On Friday 13 March, Year 10 Student,
Evie Sines, will shed her locks for The
World's Greatest Shave. Her aim is to
raise $5000, an amount that would fund
41 days of research into blood cancers.
How can you support her efforts?
Evie and fellow Year 10 students will
collect donations during lunchtimes,
form class times and via donation
boxes at the Junior High and Senior
School Receptions. There will also be a
special collection at next week’s Senior
School Chapel (Tuesday 10 March). For
more information, or to get involved
with this campaign, please email
j.wright@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Julia Wright, Curriculum Assistant Christian Studies and Service Learning
Bus Tickets
Available Now
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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MUSIC
THE ARTS
St Peters' Hosts Independent Primary School
Heads of Australia Meeting
St Peters Lutheran College hosted Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA)
meeting at the Performing Arts Centre last Friday, 27 February. This important gathering
comprises of approximately 80 Primary/Junior Heads and Deputies from many of
Queensland's Independent Schools and Colleges. The St Peters String Quartet, consisting of
Lachlan Huang, Annabelle Lee, Harry Swainston and Erna Lai, performed admirably for our
guests during the reception. We currently have three string quartets working on developing
their chamber music skills with Dr Nelson Wu and Mr David Deacon. We hope our wider
community will hear more from these groups soon!
Nelson Wu, Director of Music
Capture
4 weeks to go! Keep sending in your
Capture entries.
Year 8
Kaleidoscope
Charlotte Watson’s beautiful image
should motivate everyone to submit
a photograph.
Entries must be submitted
by the final day of Term 1 to
capture@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Julie Seidel
Curriculum Leader – The Arts
Meet and Greet
In what has become the traditional way
to start the year, last Friday night the
families from the music community
were joined by Mr Adrian Wiles - Head
of College, Dr Nelson Wu - Director of
Music, Music Department staff and
2014 MSG Committee members for a
social evening to introduce music staff
to the music community. The Music
Support Group have found this evening
extremely beneficial as families who are
new to music may ask questions and
mingle with other families and staff in a
relaxed social way before things really
kick off for the year.
On behalf of the 2014 MSG Committee,
I would like to thank everyone for
attending on Friday night and especially
thank those College staff members
who gave of their own personal time to
ensure that this function was a success.
Here’s to another success year of music
at St Peters!
Sandie Fraser, President – St Peters
Music Support Group
Tribes
Congratulations to all students who
have applied to be part of the cast
of Kaleidoscope 2015 – Tribes! You
should all have now received your
letter of acceptance as members of
the cast. If you have not received
a letter, please email Mrs Hill
music@stpeters.qld.edu.au
If you would like to be involved in
Kaleidoscope and have not applied,
please come to PAC Reception and ask
for Mrs Taylor.
Christine Taylor, Head of Choirs
Term 1 Trading Hours
Shop 45 is open Mondays, Tuesdays
Thursdays and Fridays 7:45am-4:00pm
of Term 1.
Drama News
"I really liked the ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
performance. I thought the way they made it
into a 70’s modern play was great! It was a funny
performance, definitely making Shakespeare’s
play more interesting and fun to watch for
viewers that are younger." – Lauren Robinson
On 24 February, 45 excited Year 9 Drama
students attended La Boite’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream. Live theatre is a vital component
of the drama curriculum. Students learn valuable
skills: theatre etiquette and observation skills
necessary in a live show. Most now realise the
difference between being a 'viewer' who just
watches passively to being an audience member
who interacts with the actor via their responses
(applauding, gasping, laughing etc.) to the show.
Students were delighted to be acknowledged
with “St Peter’s Rocks” by Old Scholar Kathryn
Marquet during the actor’s discussion after the
show. Kathryn played Hermia, one of the Lovers
and Snug the Mechanical. Kieran Law (also an
Old Scholar) played Lysander, Kathryn’s love
interest, and Nick Bottom, a Mechanical. I was
impressed with the enthusiasm that students
had in listening to the actors answering their
numerous questions after the show.
Ms Kerri Mecklem, Teacher
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BOYS SPORT (YEARS 5–12)
Boys Sport Coordinator, Matt Bradforde phone: 3377 6234 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: m.bradforde@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AIC Cricket and Volleyball
Last weekend a number of our junior volleyball teams achieved their first wins of the season – Well
done to Years 9C, 8B and 8C teams. Our 2nd VI and 3rd VI teams also put on dominant performances
against St Pat’s on the court, playing some quality volleyball. More importantly, it is great to see the
development of our teams and students really trying to apply team structures which are leading
to improved team and individual performances. I commend all players for their contribution to
this success.
Results for cricket this weekend were unfortunately one-sided, with St Pats dominating across
most matches. Although a number of teams found themselves in a competitive position against
their opposition, our mighty 3rd XI were the only team to walk away with a winning result.
Batting appeared to be the ‘Achilles Heel’ for St Peters Cricket so I encourage all boys to put in
their best effort at this week’s training with the bat in hand. With only three weekends left of
fixtures, I encourage all families to head down to this weekend’s games to support their sons and
respective teams.
All AIC Cricket players (Years 5 – 12) and
parents/guardians are invited
Sunday 22 March, 4:30pm
(for a 5.00pm start) – 9:30pm,
Hillstone, St Lucia (Grandview Room)
Round Five action is against Marist College this weekend 7 March. The draw is on page 12, and can
also be accessed easily on the St Peters App or School portal.
AIC Swimming
This week is the climax of the AIC Swimming Season, with the annual carnival to be held on Thursday.
Huge crowds will be in attendance at Chandler pool to support our swim team and as one of the
dominant swimming schools in the country, we expect top three finishes in a number of races. A full
wrap of the AIC carnival will occur in next week’s bulletin. I congratulate all swimmers on their efforts
this season and look forward to witnessing some excellent performances on Thursday.
All payments can be made through the
parent portal or the Business Office
by Thursday 12 March. Booking forms
are available via the St Peters App
and portal and should be returned to
Sports House.
AIC Rugby and Football (Soccer) Pre-season
Trainings continue for all Year 5 – 12 students as scheduled this week and we look forward to
welcoming some sunnier weather this Friday morning. Trainings will continue for the remainder of
the term for those students interested in conditioning their skills and fitness for the upcoming season
in Term 2. Any students who are interested in playing and have not yet attended training, you are
most welcome as we are still looking for more players for the upcoming AIC season.
In the coming weeks, trial games will commence for both football and rugby with games against
Padua College and Churchie not too far away. These games, times and teams will be confirmed in the
coming weeks with the relevant students. It is vitally important that any student who would like to
represent St Peters in football or rugby and has not attended pre-season training must communicate
their intentions with the respective coordinator in the coming days.
AIC Football Coordinator: Mr Fady Ibrahim f.ibrahim@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AIC Rugby Coordinator: Mr Lath Stewart l.stewart@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Wednesday 11 March,
5:30 – 6:30pm (after training),
St Peters Lutheran College P&F Centre
(above the canteen on the main oval)
For catering purposes, please
RSVP to Kerry-Anne Cameron
kacameron@bigpond.com
Football Fiesta will take place on Wednesday
11 March. This event will consist of a football clinic
and is compulsory for all St Peters Year 5-12 boys and
Year 7-12 girls who will play football for the College
this year.
Players from all teams are expected to attend as
all other training (morning and afternoon) will be
cancelled and the Football Fiesta will take its place.
Cost is free. Please bring full playing gear, boots, shin
pads and water bottle. BBQ and drinks will follow.
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BOYS SPORT (YEARS 5–12)
Boys Sport Coordinator, Matt Bradforde phone: 3377 6234 mobile: 0434 072 059 email: m.bradforde@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AIC Cricket
Round 5, St Peters Lutheran College vs Marist Brothers Ashgrove, Saturday 7 March
• 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 at St Peters Lutheran College
Team
Time
Venue
Location
9A
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Mayer Oval (turf)
St Peters - Enter off Indooroopilly Rd,
Indooroopilly
9B
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Stolz Oval (turf)
St Peters – Enter off Lambert Rd,
Indooroopilly
8A
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(30 overs)
Mayer Oval (turf)
St Peters - Enter off Indooroopilly Rd,
Indooroopilly
7A
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(30 overs)
Stolz Oval (turf)
St Peters – Enter off Lambert Rd,
Indooroopilly
7B
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Graceville Oval 2 (turf)
Graceville Memorial Park. Enter off
Plumridge St, Graceville
5A
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 Overs)
Indooroopilly SHS
(synthetic)
ISHS - Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly
5B
8:15am – 12:45pm
(30 overs)
Jindalee State School
Oval (synthetic)
Wongaburra Street, Jindalee
All Years 5 and 6 Boys who are
interested in progressing their rugby
skills for the AIC Season are invited
●●●
Please bring Rugby jersey and shorts,
football boots, mouthguard, and
water bottle. Food provided for all in
attendance. There will also be prizes and
give-aways up for grabs!
Cost is free
Cricket at Marist Brothers Ashgrove
Team
Time
Venue
Location
1st XI
9:30am - 5:15pm
(50 Overs)
McMahon Oval (turf)
142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove
2nd
XI
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(35 Overs)
Cameron Oval (turf)
142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove
3rd XI
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(35 Overs)
Hayden Oval (turf)
142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove
4ths
XI
1:00pm – 5:30pm
(35 Overs)
Mt Maria Playing Fields
(synthetic)
Mott St, Gaythorne
10A
8:15am - 12:45pm
(35 Overs)
Cameron Oval (turf)
142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove
10B
8:15am – 12:45pm
(35 Overs)
Hayden Oval (turf)
142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove
6A
8:00am – 11.30am
(30 Overs)
Des Connor Fields Flat 5
Grevillea Rd, Ashgrove
6B
8:00am – 11.30am
(30 Overs)
Des Connor Fields Flat 6
Grevillea Rd, Ashgrove
*Please note: 6A and 6B games will start earlier due to ground availability.
AIC Volleyball
Round 5, St Peters Lutheran College vs Marist Brothers Ashgrove, Saturday 7 March
• Players should be at the courts 30 minutes before their game;
• Players must be wearing full St Peters Volleyball Uniform (with number); and
• Students are expected to complete duty and BBQ requirements every Saturday as advised
by their coach or coordinator. The time may vary from week to week.
Volleyball at St Peter’s Lutheran College Gym
Volleyball at Marist Brothers Gym
Time
Court 1
Time
Court 2
Time
Court 1
Time
Court 2
8.00am
8C
8.00am
7C
8.00am
11B
8.00am
9D
9.00am
8B
9.00am
7B
9.00am
3rd VI
9.00am
10C
10.00am
8A
10.00am
7A
10.00am
11A
10.00am
10B
11.00am
9B
11.00am
9C
11.00am
2nd VI
11.00am
10A
12.00pm
9A
St Peter’s Gym:
Enter off Lambert Rd, Indooroopilly
12:00pm
1st VI
Marist Brothers Gym Venue:
142 Frasers Road, Ashgrove
We expect all Years 7 – 10 rugby players
who are available to attend and looking
to represent St Peters in Rugby this
AIC Season. It is a great opportunity to
develop team cohesion, individual skills
and set structures at a first class facility
on the Sunshine Coast.
●●●
Cost is $175 (includes transport,
accommodation, food and prizes for
the trip).
Further information can be found on the
portal or please contact Mr Lath Stewart
l.stewart@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Bus Tickets
Available Now
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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GIRLS SPORT (YEARS 7–12)
Girls Sport Coordinators, Susannah Treschman and Kerry Schreiber phone: 3377 6218 email: girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Swimming
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Coordinator: Mrs Trish Russell t.russell@stpeters.qld.edu.au and Mr Peter Dawson
p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Congratulations to the St Peters QGSSSA Swim Team for their outstanding efforts at the
Championships on Wednesday. The result reflects a committed season and the girls all performed
admirably, representing their school with pride. Every single girl on our QGSSSA team contributed
to the overall result, from the individual swimmers to the relay swimmers and the reserves, you all
played a very important role. Thank you to all of you for your attendance at training and meets over
the season, this commitment is reflected in the final result, well done!
A final thank you to Mrs Russell, Mr Dawson, Mr Haug, Mr Bohl and Mr Boxall for all of their hard
work over the season.
Softball
Coordinator: Mr Jeremey Lohe j.lohe@stpeters.qld.edu.au
The last weekend of the Senior Softball Season is upon us. Good luck to the Senior A’s who go into
their last game looking for a potential premiership. The Softball Breakup for all teams and coaches is
on this Saturday 7 March. All girls are asked to be at Downey Park, Diamond 18, at 10.10am to cheer
for the Senior A’s in their final game of the season. This will be followed by presentations and lunch at
11.30am, with an expected finish of 12.15pm.
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Thank you to Mr Lohe for all of his help, organisation and dedication over the season. All of our
Softball coaches have also done an outstanding job this season, thank you.
Water Polo
Bus Tickets
Available Now
Coordinator: Elaine Ripamonti e.ripamonti@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Like Swimming and Softball, Water Polo is coming into its last weeks, with finals just around the
corner. Good luck to all of the girls competing this weekend.
Gap/Ashgrove Brisbane Bus Lines Run
Saturday 7 March – Water Polo Draw:
Team
Opponent
Cap Colour
Time
Venue
U13A
Stuartholme
Burgundy
8.00am
Valley Street
U13B
Somerville
Burgundy
10.00am
Musgrave Pool
U14B
Rivercity
Burgundy
12.00pm
Valley Street
U15B
St Ritas
White
8.40am
St Ritas
U15C
Warriors Black
White
2.00pm
Somerville Pool
U16B
St Margarets
White
White
10.40am
St Ritas
Brigidine
White
5.20pm
Somerville Pool
U18A Open
U18C
10 trip, 20 trip and Term passes are now
available at St Peters' Business Office.
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Cross Country
Coordinators: Mrs Kerry Schreiber and Mrs Susannah Treschman girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Tuesday 17 March BSHS Cross Country Meet at Yeronga: Buses leave at school 3.15pm and departs
Yeronga at 5.15pm. It is really important you do your best to attend this meet in order to get a base
time over the 3km distance. Please note: if you play Autumn sports, Basketball, Football and Touch,
this is the only Cross Country meet you can make this term so do your best to attend.
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Monday 23 March BGGS Cross Country Meet at Fig Tree Pocket: Buses leave school at 3.15pm and
depart Fig Tree Pocket at 5.15pm.
For more information about Cross Country and to be part of the QGSSSA team for 2015, please email
girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Girls Sport
Find Girls Sport Autumn Fixtures for Basketball, Football and Touch on page 13…
You can access recent issues of
The Rock on the Publications
page on the St Peters website.
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GIRLS SPORT (YEARS 7–12)
Girls Sport Coordinators, Susannah Treschman and Kerry Schreiber phone: 3377 6218 email: girlssport@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Autumn Fixtures – Basketball, Football and Touch
Autumn Fixtures begin next Friday, 13 March with home games vs Moreton Bay College. Please note
Year 8 and Junior fixtures are being played on Monday 16 for all sports instead.
Looking Ahead
There are also changes to Round 2, Friday 20 March, vs St Hilda’s with these fixtures being played
predominantly on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 during training times, details to follow next week.
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Basketball
Coordinator: Mr David Rushmore d.rushmore@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Trial Games
Friday 6 March – 7A, 8A, 9A, 10A, SENIOR As and OPENS vs Somerville House, played at Somerville
House Gymnasium. See the draw for game times below. Buses will depart from the internal bus
shelter at 3.15pm and aim to return to school by 6.30pm.
Team
Venue
Time
Opens
Somerville House, Sports Complex Gate 11, #4 Stephens Road, South Brisbane
5.00pm
Snr A
Somerville House, Sports Complex Gate 11, #4 Stephens Road, South Brisbane
4.00pm
10A
Somerville House, Foundation Building, Gate 1 Graham St, South Brisbane
5.00pm
9A
Somerville House, Foundation Building, Gate 1 Graham St, South Brisbane
5.00pm
8A
Somerville House, Foundation Building, Gate 1 Graham St, South Brisbane
4:00pm
7A
Somerville House, Foundation Building, Gate 1 Graham St, South Brisbane
4:00pm
Football
Coordinator: Mr Fady Ibrahim f.ibrahim@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Friday 6 March – OPENS and SENIOR A vs Somerville House, played at Easts Football Club, East
Brisbane. Buses will leave the bus shelter at 3.15pm and aim to return to school by 5.30pm; and
• Friday 6 March – JUNIOR 1 and JUNIOR 2 vs Somerville House, played at Taringa Rovers Football
Club at 4pm – 5.15pm.
Touch
Coordinator: Mr Mark Manson m.manson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
• Friday 6 March – OPENS, SENIOR A, 10 A, 9A, 8A, 7A vs Somerville House at O’Grady Park, Fairfield.
Buses will leave the bus shelter at 3.15pm and aim to return to school by 5.30pm; and
• Friday 6 March – all other teams vs Somerville House played at 4 – 5.00pm, see location of game in
table below.
Harts Road Oval
7B
8B
Mayer Oval
Senior B
10B
9B
Rowing
Coordinator: Mrs Lynne Rech l.rech@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Myth: Who can row?
Answer: You can Row!
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.
Click here to wander the
online marketplace
Cafe 45 /
Middle School
We are always looking for wonderful
parents to assist the staff at the Cafes
with serving our students. If you are
able to assist with Tuckshop in the Junior
School, Grandstand Café or Café 45
please contact Deb Grading or click here
to register on Volunteer Spot.
Please contact Debra Grading,
Café and Tuckshop Manager,
regarding Tuckshop rosters.
P: 33776243
E: d.grading@stpeters.qld.edu.au
For more myths and legends and to meet this week’s rowing hero, please see Rowing on the
St Peters portal.
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PRIMARY SPORT
Primary Sport Coordinator, Peter Dawson phone: 3377 6584 email: p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
“I learned a man’s gotta be a lot tougher then the timber he’s cutting.” – Johnny Cash
Inter Lutheran Swimming
Congratulations to the Years 4–6 students who will represent St Peters on Monday 9 March at the
Primary Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival. The team has been working hard at training and it will be
good to see the Primary Squad swimming strongly.
Years 4–6 Run Club
All interested Cross Country Runners are invited to attend Run Club as part of Cross Country
pre-season training. Run Club is a great way for students to improve running technique and build
cardiovascular endurance. Run Club will be run at the following times:
• Monday afternoon: 3:30pm-4:30pm, meet at top of steps to Harts Road Oval; and
• Friday Afternoon: 3:30pm-4:30pm, meet at top of steps to Harts Road Oval.
InTraining Running will be directing both sessions. Runners will return to the Middle School Bus
Shelter following the training session.
Boys and Girls Swimming
Primary Boys and Girls school swimming training has now concluded.
Boys Cricket
Years 5 and 6 boys are now playing in the AIC Competition. Training has begun and will continue on
Wednesday afternoon (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.
Girls Club Netball
The planned Trial Weekends on Saturday 7 and 14 March have been revised into ‘paper trials.’ This
will mean the St Peters Netball teams will not play until Round 1 of the WDNA Competition on
Saturday 21 March. This is good news as it provides all teams two extra weeks of training before their
first game.
Girls must make the $100 season payment by Tuesday 3 March. Forms have been given to the girls
and are also on the portal.
Girls are reminded that they will now train twice a week at Harts Road Courts.
• Wednesday afternoon: 3:30pm – 5:00pm; and
• Friday morning: 6:30am – 7:30am.
Swimming
Primary (Years 4–6) Inter Lutheran Swimming Carnival: 9 March – St Peters 50m pool
Training Times
AIC Cricket
• Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm → Mayer Oval Nets; and
• Sport for Life (Periods 7 and 8) 1:50pm – 3:30pm Mayer Oval Nets.
Primary Girls Netball
• Friday morning 6:30am – 7:30am, Harts Road Courts; and
• Wednesday afternoon 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Harts Road Courts.
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.
Middle School HPE
All students will be involved in swimming
during Term 1. Students are required to wear
the St Peters swimmers, the St Peters rash
shirt, St Peters cap (if required) and goggles.
Students have also been asked to bring along fins
(flippers). These are required to assist with drill
work in developing the stroke of the students.
A towel is also required. Any student, for any
reason unable to participate in swimming will
be required to bring a note. If they are unable
to participate for multiple HPE lessons they will
require a doctor’s certificate. Students have also
been reminded that they are to bring a water
bottle and are required to wear their hat to and
from lessons.
Following the Swimming Unit students will
begin a Cross Country Unit for the remainder of
the term.
HPE Dates Term 1
Swimming
Monday 2 February – Friday 6 March
Run Club
Cross Country
Monday and Friday afternoons,3:30pm – 4:30pm, meet at top of steps to Harts Road Oval.
Monday 9 March – Monday 30 March
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