da vinci decathlon winners - St Peters Lutheran College

// THE ROCK
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly School Newsletter
2 MAY 2013
DA VINCI DECATHLON WINNERS
what’s on...
Please check the online calendar for the
most up-to-date details
Friday, 3 May
Performer of the Year recordings due
QGSSSA Basketball, Football & Touch
USQ Legal Studies Conference, Year 11 Business,
USQ Springfield
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Junior School Solo Concert,
Belfield Hall
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Year 9 Art Excursion,
Queensland Art Gallery
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Service Learning - Berlasco
Court Caring Centre, Year 9 Christian Studies
Chorale, St Peters Soloists and Tchaikovsky Strings
Camp, QCCC Brookfield
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM AIC Chess
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Life Drawing Classes, Chandler
Visual Art Building
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Basketball Round 2 All Saints
Years 5 - 7 Girls
Saturday, 4 May
On Tuesday, 23 April, eight Year 8 students attended the state Da Vinci Decathlon, the ‘decathlon
with a difference,’ at A.B. Paterson College, the chapter school for the program in Queensland. In our
team were Conor Murphy, Dhairya Vayada, Tam Nguyen, Felix Maraucher, Daniel Dunn, Jordan Yee,
Charlotte Watson and Naproud Cherchawankul.
After competing in ten different disciplines such as Science, Art and Poetry, Code Breaking and
Engineering (our building was inspired by the Twin Towers, though it ended up looking more like a
rocket), the results were announced, and our hard work was rewarded - we had won first place!
The theme was ‘Light and Colour’ which applied to all disciplines. It was truly challenging, and
without our great team we couldn’t have done it (one of us knew binary, although none of us knew
Euler’s rule). We all cooperated well, so a big thank you to our team, as well as Mrs Belchamber and
Mr Canfield, who organised the trip. We will be going to nationals on 22-24 June.
Naproud Cherchawankul
Year 8D
ARTS WEEK IS UNDERWAY
full story on page 9
AIC Football all day event
AIC Rugby all day event
Chorale,St Peters Soloists and Tchaikovsky Strings
Camp, QCCC Brookfield
Maclean Rowing Camp (high performance)
Sunday, 5 May
Chorale, St Peters Soloists and Tchaikovsky Strings
Camp8 to 12QCCC Brookfield all day event
Maclean Rowing Camp (high performance)Rowing
(invite only)Maclean Camp all day event
ICASE Science CompetitionYears 8-10; Years
3-7SPLC9:15 AM - 1:15 PM
Monday, 6 May
Maclean Rowing Camp (high performance)
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Senior School Parent Group
Meeting, P&F Centre
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM Music Lunchtime Concert
featuring St Peters Soloists, Chapel
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Qld Youth Music Awards - St
Peters Soloists, Gap State High School
Tuesday, 7 May
Year 11 Physics Dreamworld Excursion
Eureka Excursion - Gold Rush Year 5
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM OAM Recipient Luncheon - St
Peters String Quartet, St Lucia Golf Club
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM Service Learning - Berlasco
Court Year 9 Christian Studies
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Ironbark Information Evening
Forms 9EFGH, Chapel
Wednesday, 8 May
In this issue...
// Head of College...................................2
// Ministry...............................................2
// Around the School...............................3
// Curriculum Matters.............................4
// Junior School.......................................6
// Middle School......................................7
// Junior High...........................................8
// Senior School.....................................10
// Boarding............................................11
// Music.................................................12
// Boys Sport (Years 8-12)......................13
// Girls Sport (Years 8-12)......................14
// Primary Sport....................................15
// Directory............................................15
Year 10 Party Program 2013, Royal Brisbane &
Women’s Hospital
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Junior School Mothers Day
Chapel Service
8:35 AM - 9:55 AM Service Learning - Berlasco Court
Caring Centre, Year 9 Christian Studies
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Music Lunchtime Concert
featuring Symphonic Winds, Chapel
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Queensland Youth Music Awards
- Bands, Symphonic Winds, The Gap State High
School
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Year 7AB Music Extension
Concert 1MSN3 / Theatrette
Thursday, 9 May
QGSSSA Basketball, Football & Touch
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Music Lunchtime Concert
featuring Qld Con Sax Orchestra, Chapel
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM Saxophone Workshop - Qld
Con Sax Orchestra Individual Saxophone Students,
Chapel
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Junior High Parent Group
Meeting, P&F Centre
// Head of College
Congratulations and
thank you
At the current National
Swimming Titles, our
Head Swim Coach,
Mr Michael Bohl, was
named as the National
Womens’ Swim Team
Coach to go to the World
Titles in Barcelona. It
is a great honour and
we wish Michael well as he leads and rebuilds
the Team going forward. Michael will continue
his role at the College, and we will watch with
interest as some of our Club swimmers also
represent Australia in Barcelona.
During the course of this week, we have held an
Open Day for prospective families. There are two
groups that I would like to publicly thank: firstly,
our student guides who shared their stories with
parents and students, and provided information
about the College as they led their individual
tours. The feedback was very positive, and I
thank our students for representing our College
with pride; secondly, I thank the community
for promoting St Peters in the wider Brisbane
area and beyond – your support is greatly
appreciated.
The final of ‘St Peters – You’ve Got Talent
(SPYGT)’ was held on Friday evening in the
Chapel. Congratulations to all finalists, the
College Captains, and senior leaders for
organising and overseeing the competition and
the final evening. An audience of around 500
people enjoyed this evening of entertainment
and talent.
Eight Year 8 students represented the College
at the da Vinci Decathlon State Finals. This
is an academic competition against many
Independent, Government and Catholic schools
from across Queensland. The St Peters team
dominated the competition and was well placed
for most of the ten events: 1st for Science and
General Knowledge, 3rd for English, Philosophy,
Maths and 4th for Engineering and Code
Breaking. They now progress to the National
Finals at Knox Grammar, Sydney, during the
mid-year school holidays.
I would like to congratulate Conor Murphy,
Daniel Dunn, Tam Nguyen, Dhairya Vayada, Felix
Mauracher, Naproud Cherchawankul, Charlotte
Watson and Jordan Yee. Thank you must go
to our staff members Ms Jo Belchamber and
Mr Simon Canfield for their superb effort in
preparing the students.
On ANZAC Day, St Peters was represented at
three services throughout the city. Thank you
to our College Captains, senior students and
members of the Drumline for representing St
Peters. I have had many comments about our
representation, and in particular about the input
of our musicians in the main Brisbane march.
Well done and thank you again.
Kind regards
Mr Adrian Wiles
Head of College
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// Ministry
NATIONAL LUTHERAN
SCHOOLS WEEK: 5 - 11 May
2013
Next week, across the length and breadth of
Australia, Lutheran schools bring forgiveness
to the fore as we celebrate National Lutheran
Schools Week. Forgiveness is as much about
the future as it is the past. The journey of
forgiveness lies constantly before us. Lutheran
schools are places where the joy and practice
of forgiveness can be lived out on a daily basis,
where the life-changing effects of forgiveness
can be experienced, and where reconciliation,
made possible by the love of God through the
cross of Jesus Christ, enables everyone to be a
peacemaker.
Forgiveness – the door to peace. These powerful
words have so much significance in our daily
lives – at home, at school, with family, colleagues
and friends. “Bear with each other and forgive
whatever grievances you may have against
one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
(Colossians 3:13)
As you lead and challenge your children in
considering what forgiveness means in their
lives, I also ask that you reflect on your own
life’s journey and consider what forgiveness
means to you. In our school, this daily journey
of forgiveness is enhanced remarkably by God’s
forgiveness and the free gift of salvation for each
one of us through his son, Jesus, our Saviour. This
goes well beyond the 2013 National Lutheran
Schools Week.
Heavenly Father, as we consider your gift of
forgiveness this week, we thank you for love –
the love and concern of our families, our friends,
our school and our community. Help us to grow
in goodness, in faith and in generosity. Create in
us a capacity for giving, let wisdom be our guide,
and help each of us to be a messenger of peace,
of truth, and of joy. Amen.
Kirstin Munchenberg
Chaplain
Last Friday of every month
6-8pm │ Chapel Forecourt
Youth Activities
BBQ Dinner
Informal Christian Worship
BYO Drinks
SP@6
a community celebration
Come along for fun and activities
for the whole family!
For more information
contact Pastor Pete:
p.bowmer@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
2 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// Around the School
My Student Account
As previously advised, from 1 May 2013 student purchases through Shop 45 can only be made using
the My Student Account debit card system, EFTPOS or cash. Students are no longer able to have
Shop 45 purchases charged to their parents’ school fees account.
Additionally, My Student Account provides an online ordering service for the purchase of school
uniforms.
ST PETERS
SYMPOSIUM
Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm – 9.00pm
St Peters Lutheran College Chapel,
Indooroopilly
Parents are encouraged to deposit funds to their student’s debit card account as follows:
1 Log in to my StPeters- https://mystpeters.com
St Peters Lutheran College is proud to
present our next Symposium
2 Click on the My Student Account button (above the school calendar)
Internet Education
and Safety
3 Accept the terms and conditions. You will then we directed to a page headed Student Accounts
listing your child/children’s names and account number. You are then able to attend to functions such
as Recharging Account (adding funds to the account), view transactions, set low balance notification
and other administration functions.
4 To recharge, click the button
5 Enter your credit card details and amount to be deposited, then process payment. Credit Card
transactions are reported as Purchases and not Cash Advances.
If you wish to load funds from your cheque or savings account, on the My Student Account User
Accounts page, click on your child’s account number to obtain the BPay reference details for payment
by this method.
Further information on the new system is available by clicking on “Knowledge Base” in the Help
section where Frequently Asked Questions are shown.
Clarification can also be obtained by phoning the Support Line on 1300 369 783.
David Williams
Communications Manager
Email: d.williams@stpeters.qld.edu.au
THE DROP IN GROUP
The St Peters Drop In Group meets every Thursday morning at the
P&F centre. We support a variety of charities including Knitting
Brisbane’s Needy (K4BN) and Pillowcases for Oncology Kids (POK).
We would like to thank the College community for their support in
2012. Last year we donated over 2500 items to needy families and sick
children across Australia. We currently need:
Item
Reason
Toiletries
Especially roll on deodorant and face washers
4
Hotel or aeroplane toiletries gratefully accepted
For packing toiletry bags for homeless people
Fabric
Cotton fabric for making pillowcases
For Pillowcases for Oncology Kids
Unwanted
Christmas
Presents
Unwanted and unused Xmas presents
Act as presents for disadvantaged families
Please note we are still attempting to source a new delivery vehicle for K4BN - if you can help please
let us know.
For further information about our activities please look on the portals under P&F.
If you can assist us by donating any of these items please take them to the reception offices of any
subschools or contact Sandie or Jo (see below). Or, you could Drop In on Thursday and have a coffee
and a chat.
Thank you
Jo Potts 0412 478 194 joandchris@bigpond.com
Sandie Fraser 0401 774 010 sanrobfraser@gmail.com
with guest speaker,
Brett Lee
Brett Lee
worked as a
Queensland
Police Officer
for 22 years,
predominantly
in the field
of child
exploitation.
He has worked
with law
enforcement
agencies around Australia and
internationally, including the FBI
and the Department of Homeland
Security Cyber Crimes Centre in the
USA, and the Iraq National Police
Academy. Similarly, Brett has spoken
at conferences in Australia and around
the world.
RSVP by Wednesday 22 May to
Christopher Hassall
Community Liaison Officer
c.hassall@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Food Services
Volunteers
Monday 6 May– Friday 10 May
Monday
Cafe45: Jo Brown, Anju Bhandari
Middle School: Sandy Ryan, Lisa Richards
Tuesday
Cafe45: Angela McIntyre, Kathy Frost
Middle School: Marielle Goebel, Maree Clayton
Wednesday
Cafe45: Volunteers needed
Middle School: Monica Valentine, Cathie Butler
Thursday
Cafe45: Volunteers needed
Middle School: Ray Young, Monica Muggeridge
Friday
Cafe45: Theresa Stolz, Roberta Kehren, Shobah
Rooney
Middle School: Martha Cantillo, Christine Powrie
3 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// CURRICULUM MATTERS
This is the third and final article in a series
providing information to the school community
about the three senior pathways offered at
St Peters, QSA, VET and IB. Below is a brief
description of the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program (IBDP). Further information is
available from Lisa van Kalken, the IB Diploma
Coordinator at the College or by attending the IB
information evening on Thursday 23 May.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is a
leading, internationally recognised and rigorous
pre-university qualification that is a symbol
of academic excellence worldwide. Diploma
students qualify for entry into both Australian
and overseas universities.
The IB Diploma emphasises high academic
standards, critical thinking, intercultural
understanding and respect for others. Its broad,
challenging curriculum ensures students are
provided with a range of skills and knowledge
to equip them well for the complex and
global community in which they live. The
two year course of study for Years 11 and
12 students encourages students to become
active, compassionate and lifelong learners
who understand that other people, with their
differences, can also be right.
The program requires the study of six subjects
including English, a second language, humanities,
sciences, maths and arts (optional). Students are
also required to complete the ‘Core’ components
of the program: Theory of Knowledge, the
Extended Essay and Creativity, Action and
Service (CAS). Studying six subjects keeps the
curriculum broad and university options open.
Academic rigour and depth of study is ensured as
students study three of their subjects at Higher
Level where they receive 240 teaching hours
in each and three at Standard level with 150
teaching hours. Through careful subject selection
students can tailor their course of study to meet
their individual needs. Regardless of subject
selection, students will explore, through the
core components, the connections between the
six major subject areas, will study each subject
from an international perspective and reflect
critically on what it means to be a ‘knower’. They
will gain the skills they need to become critical
thinkers and more effective learners rather
than simply repositories of knowledge. Every
Diploma student will also pursue one subject in
great detail through the extended essay which
offers the opportunity to investigate a topic
of individual interest and acquaints students
with the independent research and writing
skills expected at university. The CAS program
encourages experiential learning – acquiring
knowledge through direct experience. Students
are involved in artistic, sports and service
activities, thus fostering their awareness and
appreciation of life outside the academic arena,
developing their perspective on the world and
the drive to plan their own activities.
The IB Program promotes a holistic philosophy
of learning and consequently a large range of
assessment procedures are used to take into
account different learning styles and cultural
patterns. Example of assessment options are:
oral and written, laboratory work, field work,
long and short responses, data-based questions,
essays and multiple choice questions. Externally
set and marked examinations at the end of
the two year course are complemented by
internal assessment. Classroom teachers and
international IB examiners work in partnership to
ensure that students have ample opportunity to
show what they have learned. Between 20% and
50% of the final IB grade is internally assessed
by the classroom teacher (subject dependant)
and externally moderated by IB examiners. Final
examination scripts are set by the IBO and are
marked by IB examiners. The grading system is
criterion based and results are determined by
performance against set standards and not each
student’s position in a rank order (so students
are not competing against each other for top
grades); validity, reliability and fairness are
the watchwords of the Diploma Programme’s
assessment strategy. Responsibility for all
academic judgements about the quality of
students’ work rests with over 3,800 examiners
worldwide, led by chief examiners who are
international authorities in their fields. Several
of St Peters IB Diploma program teachers are IB
examiners.
The rigours of the IB Diploma should not
be construed to mean that only the highest
achieving academic students can benefit from
the programme. An average student at St Peters
who aspires to continue with education at a
tertiary level and who is motivated and diligent
is an appropriate Diploma candidate. The IB
Diploma programme would suit any student
who is: interested in studying subjects from a
local and global perspective; wanting a balanced
education; self-motivated and organised; likes
to be challenged to think and engage with the
learning process; interested in activities that
encourage a sense of adventure, self-discovery
and social responsibility.
Ms Jennifer Winn
Director Teaching and Learning
St John’s Lutheran Church’s
BUNDABERG FLOOD RELIEF
WINE AND CHEESE FUNDRAISER
in the P&F Centre on Friday 3 May at 6:30 - 8:30pm
Ticket: $25
Free wine and cheese plus lucky door prize!
Tickets $25 from Leith at Church Office
For more information contact Wendy Hoopert 0437 577 117
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& 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. Mention
St Peters next time you use these businesses, so
they know how much we value their assistance.
For more information regarding sponsorship
and support, please contact Ms Rebecca Cobon,
Sponsorship and Events Officer on 07 3377 6270
or events@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Business Breakfast
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Chorus of Comedy
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Head
St//Peters
Lutheran College
BUSINESS
BREAKFAST
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TICKETS ON SA
with Guest Speaker Mark Bouris
Mark Bouris has established a successful career from building
disruptive businesses to challenge the market and provide
smarter solutions for consumers. His passion is to lead
companies that are dedicated to optimising the way we live.
Mark believes that every Australian deserves access to quality financial advice, which is the
driving force behind his financial services company, Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management
(ASX:YBR). Since its inception in 2007, Yellow Brick Road has built a national branch network
with the aim to bring first class financial services to the suburbs. Yellow Brick Road offers
comprehensive products and advice for home loans, financial planning, insurance,
investments, accounting and tax.
In addition to Yellow Brick Road, Mark is also Executive Chairman of
US-based technology company TZ Limited (ASX:TZL), Non-Executive
Chairman of Serena Resources Limited, and Chairman of biotechnology
company Anteo Diagnostics (ASX:ADO).
Mark is Adjunct Professor for Banking & Finance and Business Law &
Tax at University of New South Wales Australian School of Business
and he sits on the UNSW Australian School of Business Advisory
Council Board.
He is also a member of Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan’s
Financial Sector Advisory Council, a board member of the Sydney
Roosters and the host of Channel 9’s Celebrity Apprentice
Australia.
Friday 14 June 2013 at 6.45am - 8.30am
Café 45, St Peters Lutheran College,
66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly.
$65pp / tables of ten available
Tickets on sale Monday 6 May
Proudly sponsored by
Mark Bouris
Executive Chairman, Yellow Brick Road
For further information or to enquire about sponsorship contact Rebecca Cobon r.cobon@stpeters.qld.edu.au
or tel:
337713
6270
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2 07
MAY
// Junior School
ANZAC Day Assembly
Last Friday, all members of the Junior School
were involved in an ANZAC Day assembly to
commemorate ANZAC Day to our students. This
involved explaining many of the symbols and
traditions that are so inherent in our services
each year, including the flags, the slouch hat and
the rising sun badge, what medals are for and
what is the real meaning behind ANZAC biscuits
amongst other things. We also created a wreath
from poppies which each class had made for the
day. 4B shared the poem, “in Flanders Fields”
and I thank Ms Papworth for her input into this
and other aspects of the assembly.
We were also fortunate to have Lukas Vanags, a
Year 12 student, explain and then play the Last
Post and the Roused. Hopefully the children
have a better working knowledge of the reasons
behind this special commemoration.
Year 4 1:1 tablet project –Update
At the end of Term 1, our Year 4 students and
teachers were involved in a small trial with Apple
iPads and Windows 8 Tablets in their classrooms
to determine the most appropriate device for
their needs. Following this review, the device
recommended and selected for the project was
the Apple iPad. We are currently in the process
of finalising arrangements for the purchase
of these and the associated resources. The
implementation phase with the iPad will begin
once the purchases are complete. More details
will be communicated in the near future as they
are available.
International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Program
Parent Information Session
As you would now be aware, the College is
investigating the feasibility of introducing the
International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Program (IB PYP) to all year levels from Prep to
Year 6. As part of this feasibility study, there
will be a number of opportunities for parents
and carers to hear and learn the nature of the
program and how the school might implement
the IB PYP.
The first of these opportunities will be in the
form of an information session which will be held
this Thursday, 2 May, 6.30 – 7.30pm in Belfield
Hall and will be led by Ms Jenny Winn, the
Director of Teaching and Learning.
A committee to investigate the possibility
of introducing the program has also been
established. The members of this committee
include both parents and members of the
College Staff.
Their names are:
Ms Jenny Winn (Director of Teaching and
Learning)
Mr Wayne Gauld (Head of Middle School)
Mrs Pam Carden (Acting Head of Junior School)
Mr Andrew Robin (Year 5 teacher)
Ms Ingeborg De Smet (Parent of Junior and
Middle School students)
The committee is now meeting regularly so
please feel free to contact any of these people
to bring agenda items to the table. In the
meantime, you may wish to find out a little about
the program by visiting http://www.ibo.org/pyp/
index.cfm
Mothers’ Day Chapel and High Tea
An invitation to all mothers of our Junior
School students to our Mothers’ Day service
commencing at 8.40 in the chapel, followed by
a High Tea on the Junior Library deck went out
last week. We are now calling for final numbers
today for catering purposes.
This is for all mothers of students from Prep to
Year 4. We will be having Grandparents’ Day later
this term, so we ask that Grandmas attend that
service, not the upcoming Mothers’ Day. Thank
you for your understanding in this matter.
Please mark this in your calendar as we would
love to have as many mums as possible join us
for the morning and that you have sent your
RSVP through to the Junior School office.
Cross Country Carnival – Thursday 9 May
All students from Prep to Year 3 will participate
in their Cross country carnival on Thursday
9 May commencing at approximately 8.50am.
This will once again be held on the Indooroopilly
High School grounds. Tents will be up and
ground sheets provided in case the grass is wet.
Preps run first working upwards to Year 3. We
anticipate everyone will have completed their
run by Morning Tea.
Curriculum News
NAPLAN Year 3
Below are the answers to some frequently asked
questions about NAPLAN.
What types of questions are in the tests?
Questions are multiple-choice or require a short
written response. In 2013, the Writing task
requires students to write a persuasive text. All
government and non-government education
authorities have contributed to the development
of NAPLAN tests.
Who will run the tests?
NAPLAN tests are conducted at schools
and administered by classroom teachers in
collaboration with the administration team. Each
state and territory is responsible for marking the
tests in accordance with strict guidelines and
processes.
If I have more questions, whom do I ask?
Please feel free to contact me if you have any
further questions about NAPLAN. There is also a
website that gives some good information and
advice.
Mrs Melanie Saunders (Year 3 teacher)
www.nap.edu.au
Mrs Jenelle King (Prep teacher)
Mrs Deb Batchelor
P-7 Curriculum Co-ordinator
Ms Nicola Angel (Parent of Junior and Middle
School students)
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// Middle School
Please note that on page 3 of the Middle School Parent Handbook there have been a couple of
changes made to the Term dates 2013.
· Monday 6 May is a school day, not Labor Day.
· Monday 10 June is the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday, and
· Monday 7 October is the Labour Day Public Holiday not Queen’s Birthday.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused in planning events at those times.
NAPLAN – Years 5 and 7 YEAR 5 NEWS
As you know the students in Years 5 and 7 will
be involved in NAPLAN testing in Week 5 of this
term. Below is some information about what
NAPLAN is designed to do and how you can help
your child with this experience.
What does NAPLAN assess?
NAPLAN assesses skills in literacy and numeracy
that are developed over time, through the school
curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass or fail test, but
shows how individual students are progressing
in numeracy and literacy skills against national
standards for all Australian children.
How can parents help?
While this is an important aspect of the overall
understanding of students’ abilities, these are
not tests for which children can specifically study.
Parents can make certain that children perform
at their best by ensuring a good night’s sleep,
providing a nutritious breakfast on each of the
days and ensure their children are at school in
plenty of time to begin the day.
Deb Batchelor
Acting P-7 Curriculum Coordinator
YEAR 6 NEWS
Students have now well and truly settled back
into school routine and into the new term.
We have begun work on our Christian Studies
research task looking at ‘Spirituality’ and
‘Belonging’. In Science students have been
learning about Potential and Kinetic Energy, as
well as renewable and non-renewable sources.
There will be a Science test on the topics covered
so far in Week 4. In English, students have been
reading ‘Scarecrow Army’ identifying fictional
voices. We are very blessed to have
Mr William Guthri on board in 6C this term. He is
a pre-service teacher from UQ who is completing
his BA of Arts/Middle Years of Education double
degree at the end of the year. He has a wealth of
knowledge and we look forward to working with
him throughout the coming weeks.
Year 6 Teachers
YEAR 7 NEWS
A busy week in Year 7 with a couple of
assessment pieces being completed for both
History and Maths. We’ve also begun preparing
students for NAPLAN testing having analysed
data from previous years. Stay tuned for more
information regarding testing times which take
place in Week 5 as well as a note regarding the
Mosque visit in Week 6. Assessment schedules
have been emailed to students and a hard copy
provided, please refer to the Year 7 page on the
portal for an updated copy. Generally, students
are working really well this term and it is a
pleasure to see everyone focussed and enjoying
their work.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
MEETING
Wednesday, 15 May • 6-7pm • P&F Centre
Parents and carers of students in Years 5, 6 and 7
are invited to gather together with Wayne Gould
(Head, Middle School) and Christopher Hassall
(Community Liaison Officer).
This week the Year
5 students enjoyed
another visit from
the CSIRO. This
time the focus was
on developing our
scientific skills.
We learned about
how to predict,
extrapolate,
manage variables,
ask meaningful
questions and
most importantly
how to conduct
experiments safely.
It was exciting to
see demonstrations
involving interesting
solids like dry ice
that sublimate and
amazing liquids like
liquid nitrogen that boil at -195 degrees Celsius!
Next week we are off to experience the gold rushes first hand at Eureka Gold Fields. Students are
reminded that although they have been asked to dress up in their finest 1850s mining gear, we do
not want them to spend money on costumes. A pair of jeans and an old flannelette shirt would be
fine and improvisation is the order of the day. Also, be prepared to get a little bit dirty so please
keep that in mind and remember your 20 cents to purchase your miner’s right!
Year 5 Team
News from the
Middle School Resource Centre
Book Week Short-list announced
This year’s short-list for the Children’s Book
Council Book of the Year awards was announced
during the holidays. Each year, six titles are shortlisted in five categories – Older Readers (12+ yrs);
Younger Readers (8-12 yrs); Picture Books (all
ages); Early Childhood (0-8 yrs) and Information
Books (all ages). In the Middle School, we tend
to focus mostly on the Information Books,
Younger Readers and Picture Book categories.
The following books have been short-listed for
Book of The Year: Younger Readers: Pennies for
Hitler; Other Brother; After; Children of the King;
Children of the King; Pookie Aleera is Not my
Boyfriend; The Tender Moments of Saffron Silk
Year 5 Book Club
Please find below details of the next two Year 5
Book Club’s meetings. New members are most
welcome. Please email or visit Mrs Wheeler if
interested.
3.20 for a 3.30pm start - Tuesday 14/5 & 11/6
(last week of term 2)
Where: Middle School Library
Bring: (1) small & very simple plate to share
(2) the library book (ps nut-free snacks are
appreciated)
The Books Rock Cafe
Next week’s guests at The Books Rock Cafe are
Ellen Szymanski (6D) and Lauren Wells (6A).
Congratulations. We’ll see you at Morning Tea
on Tuesday for a ‘Hot Chocolate and Hot Books’
Morning Tea as Wednesday is Anzac Day.
Happy reading!
Christina Wheeler
Middle School Teacher-Librarian
Year 7 Teachers
7 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// Junior High
Thursday Morning ‘Drop In’ Group
Each week a wonderful group of parents meet
at the P&F centre to provide a community ‘Drop
In’ Centre for St Peters Parents and Friends.
Parents are welcome to ‘Drop In’ whenever
they can and enjoy a cuppa. To give the group a
focus, the group also spend time making goods
for ‘K4BN’Knitting for Brisbane’s Needy. This
group also supports the Year 8 Performance
with costume creation and the Year 9 Christian
Studies classes with their Service Learning
Projects. Some classes are already involved and
have completed beanies and scarves which are
donated to charities and hospitals. The K4BN
group works on making toiletry bags to donate
to various local charities, including Brisbane’s
bi-annual ‘Homeless Connect Day’. Junior High
students are traditionally wonderful supporters
of our Community Focus Days at the College and
are always eager to get involved in supporting
others. Junior High is pleased to continue
their support of this group throughout 2013.
The ‘Homeless Connect Donation Box’ which
students can contribute to throughout the
year is at Junior High reception and some Form
Classes also have their own. Items donated will
be passed onto K4BN for distribution. Items
suitable to donate include:
• Travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap,
tissues, antibacterial hand gel, roll-on
deodorant
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Toiletries for baby: baby wash, wipes, nappies
• Travel size toiletries from airlines, hotels etc
• Knitting Yarn
Taste of St Peters Open Day
On Tuesday a large number of Junior High
students acted as tour guides at our Discover
St Peters Open Day. I would like to thank the
students for their willingness to give up their
time to represent the College. It has been
wonderful to receive feedback about their
manners and maturity.
Cross Country Participation
Well done to all Junior High students for their
participation in last week’s Cross Country. It was
great to see even those students who are not
confident runners participate to the best of their
ability. Excellent work Junior High!
REMINDER!
IRONBARK EFGH PARENT
INFORMATION EVENING
– Tuesday 7 May 6pm –
7.30pm in the Chapel
Please ensure that you save this date as
this is an important information session
on the Ironbark program and what your
child’s requirements are. If you are unable
to attend on your allocated evening, please
contact Sharman Bolton on: 33776269 for
alternative arrangements. Students are
not required to attend -they will have a
separate briefing with Mr Sullivan.
St Peters You’ve Got Talent
Congratulations to the Senior Leaders
on organising a successful ‘2013 SPYGT
Competition’. Each year the talent is outstanding
and 2013 was no exception. Well done to all of
our Junior High Stars who competed. Special
congratulation go to finalist, Trixie Passmore, and
Akash Rooney for taking out second place.
Junior High Movie Night
As part of the Pastoral Care program in Junior
High the Senior Prefects have been working on
developing strong connections between the
Junior High students as part of a ‘buddy system’.
So far this has involved the Prefects helping
organise and attending the Junior High Disco and
visiting Year 8 Form Classes.
On Friday 10 May, the Senior Prefects will be
running a Junior High Movie evening as they
are very keen to provide an opportunity where
students can relax and enjoy each other’s
company ‘outside’ the classroom.
Students are encouraged to embrace the
cooler weather and wear their winter Pyjamas
and slippers. (Please make sure clothing is
appropriate and modest) and bring a pillow, bean
bags, sleeping blanket etc.
The music support group will be running a BBQ
for the students. The cost of $7.50 will include a
burger (with all the fillings), popper and packet
of chips.
Permission slips and order forms are available at
Junior High Reception and on the portal. Forms
and money need to be returned to Junior High
Reception by Wednesday 8 May.
JUNIOR HIGH
MOVIE NIGHT
“GET SMART” – rated PG
When: Friday, 10 May
Where: Senior Study Centre, Theile House
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: $7.50 includes Burger, Drink
and Packet of Chips (Must be
preordered by Wed 8 May)
For catering purposes, a meal order form
must be collected and returned to Junior
High Reception by Wednesday, 8 May.
Junior High Parent
Group Meeting
Thursday 9 May
7-8pm
P&F Centre, Indooroopilly Parents of students in
Years 8 and 9 are warmly invited
to gather together with Trish Allen
(Head, Junior High School) and
Christopher Hassall (Community
Liaison Officer).
Take A Seat
As a lasting memento of their time at St Peters
the Junior High students have been encouraged
to donate a gold coin to purchase two seats
in the Performing Arts Centre. We envisage
purchasing a seat for the Year 8 cohort and a seat
for the Year 9 cohort. Students have until the
end of the term to contribute.
Trish Allen
Head of Junior High
Students of German
Have your contact
or medical details
changed?
The not-for-profit Brisbane German
Language School offers fun and engaging
classes at various levels that provide an
opportunity to practice and extend your
German.
To keep your contact and medical
details up to date with St Peters,
please phone 3377 6236 or email
enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
Classes are held at St Peters (B-Block) on
Saturday mornings during school terms.
8 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// Junior High
YEAR 8 NEWS
Getting Along
This term, during form class time, the Year 8 students are addressing the
‘You Can Do It!’ topic; Getting Along.
Getting Along means working well with teachers and classmates, resolving
disagreements peacefully, following the rules of the classroom and making
positive contributions to school, home and the community including
protecting the rights of others and looking after the environment. Examples
of getting along behaviour are being helpful when working in a group,
listening and not interrupting when someone else is speaking, talking
rather than fighting when someone acts unfairly, not breaking classroom
rules, helping others in need, volunteering for a worthy causes and
cleaning up the environment.
Positive Habits of the Mind that help develop Getting Along behaviour in a
young person include:
• Being Tolerant of Others - accepting that everyone acts unfairly towards
others some of the time, and not making overall judgments of people’s
character (“good person,” “bad person”) based on their differences or
behaviour.
• Thinking First - thinking that when someone treats me badly I need to
think about different ways I can react, the consequences of each, and the
impact of my actions on the other person’s feelings.
• Playing by the Rules - thinking that by following important school and
home rules, I will li≠≠ve in a better world where everyone’s rights are
protected.
• Social Responsibility - thinking that it’s important to be caring, to try hard
to do my best, to be fair to others, to make sure that everyone has the
freedom to say what they think and feel without fear, to be honest and tell
the truth, to have integrity by making sure that I do what I say I am going to
do, to respect others and have nice manners, to act responsibly by making
good choices, sorting out problems without fighting, caring about nature
and other living things, and to be understanding and including others who
are different.
For more information, please initiate a conversation with your child and
refer to our new Year 8 Pastoral Care Access 45 page. You can also view the
link http://www.youcandoit.com.au/Assets/Files/What_is_You_Can_Do_It_
Education.pdf for further details regarding the You Can Do It! Program.
Natalie Benfield
Year 8 Coordinator
YEAR 9 NEWS
IRONBARK UPDATE
Last weekend, Mr Stoll visited the 9AB 2013 group out at Ironbark. Mr Stoll
reported that the students are in great spirits as the initial homesickness
is wearing off and students are well settled into their new routines. Well
done to all our AB students for their participation and positive attitude. A
big thank-you to Mr Stoll for giving up his weekend to visit – the students
very much appreciate it. This week, myself, Mrs Smith and Miss Clarke will
head up to Crows Nest to visit the group. To keep updated on the students
activities, photos are uploaded on myStPeters each week.
LOCKER AREA
Students are becoming too relaxed with the care of their belongings.
During regular checks of the locker area, students are leaving books,
calculators, blazers and hats left unattended on the tables. Many of these
items are not named therefore limiting the chances of them being returned
to the rightful owners. Students are asked to please ensure that all items
are labelled and safely stored.
Rachael Turnbull
Year 9 Coordinator
REMINDER: CD Parents TEARS AND TIM TAMS coffee morning, following
our farewell to the students at 100 Acre Bar St Lucia Golf Course, 21 May.
9 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// SENIOR SCHOOL
St Peters You’ve Got Talent is over for another
year, and what an amazing success it was. The
eight acts included a bagpiper, singers (with
and without instruments), a drummer and a
comedian. The performances were exceptional
and matched by the presentation of SPYGT, a
sound and light spectacular. Once the votes
were counted we crowned Lachlan Keenan
(Year 11) SPYGT Winner 2013, with runner up
Akash Rooney (Year 9) and Aaron Wu (Year 12).
All funds raised will be donated to the Cancer
Council…$2500 is a fantastic effort! We thank
the local businesses which donated raffle prizes:
McDonalds Indooroopilly, Dymocks Bookshop
and RACQ. Well done to the School Captains,
tech crew and prefects for all the work done in
the organisation, lead up and on the night.
This week is ARTS WEEK. There is a plethora
of activities students can involve themselves
in to experience the Arts at St Peters including
sculpture workshops, Pictionary competitions,
student film screenings and music performances,
and Capture photography displays in Café 45.
The Year 11 Leadership Program began with
the first of the Leadership Breakfast Series on
Tuesday. Guest speaker Mr Adrian Wiles spoke
about the Characteristics of a Leader and the
Role of Student Leaders at St Peters. Future
guests include Mrs Lisa Delaney, Mr Robert
Balmer and Pastor Pete Bowmer. Whilst not
compulsory, all students who are considering
applying for leadership positions are strongly
encouraged to attend. Further information
about the Breakfasts can be obtained from Mark
Manson (Year 11 Coordinator).
YEAR 11 NEWS
I hope that the mid semester reporting process
has allowed the students/families to accurately
reflect on their performance to date and make
changes to their habits and routines so as to
improve their end of semester grade. As part
of this reflection I have asked all students to
complete a document whereby they specify two
to three things in each subject that they can do
to bring about a better result. I also asked the
students to involve their parents/guardians as
to what they resolve to change/improve this
term. “If you don’t change anything then nothing
changes” , this was my message to all the grade
last week. Of course the reverse is true and if
students are doing well and achieving their goals
then they might not need to change much at all.
The second matter that I wish to raise is that
of leadership. As a way of preparing interested
students a series of four speaker/breakfast’s will
be run. These sessions are not compulsory but
those students who are considering applying for
school leadership positions next semester are
strongly encouraged to attend. These sessions
will commence at 7.15am and conclude at
7.45am in the staff room at the rear of Café 45.
Breakfast is available beforehand at a cost of
$5 from the Café 45. The first of these sessions
commenced today and was attended by 45
students.
Tuesday 30 April
Mr Adrian Wiles – Characteristics of a Leader:
Role of the Student Leader at St Peters
Wednesday 8 May
Mrs Lisa Delaney – Balancing Life, Multi-Tasking
and Leadership
Tuesday 14 May
Mr Robert Balmer – Leadership in Business and
the Community
Wednesday 22 May
Pastor Pete Bowmer – Servant Leadership
There is no need for students to RSVP.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should
you have any concerns relating to your child’s
schooling at St Peters.
m.manson@stpeters.qld.edu.au ph 33776568
Mark Manson
Year 11 Coordinator
Bronwyn Jamieson
Acting Head of Senior School
Senior School Parent Group
Meeting
Monday 6 May
8:15-9:30am
P&F Centre, Indooroopilly
Parents of students in Years 10, 11 and
12 are warmly invited to gather together
with Bronwyn Jamieson (Acting Head,
Senior School) and Christopher Hassall
(Community Liaison Officer).
Cultural Cuisine at Mu’ooz Eritrean Restaurant
Last Wednesday the Year 10 food studies classes went to Mu’ooz an African restaurant and we
dined on some east African cuisine. Saba, who works at the restaurant told us her story of coming
to Australia as a refugee and starting up the restaurant so as to be a productive member of society.
We then were served lots of delicious dishes with each having a different flavor, my favorite was
the lamb. Saba explained the coffee ceremony that women do in Ethiopia and we were then served
freshly made African coffee. I had a wonderful experience, and I think that everyone else did too.
Rachel Gould
Year 10K
ARTS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE ARTS
The following students received awards at the recent Aspects Art Show- Goondiwindi
An exciting lunchtime program is under way!
Students have been creating sculptures during
the lunchtime workshops which will be on
display in the chapel forecourt Friday along with
a Pop-Up art exhibition of recently produced
student art work. Capture voting will be also be
announced on Friday
Courtney Taylor Year 12
Under 18 Contemporary section 1st Prize $100
For a multi layered Perspex work Titled ‘Sugar Cane’
Sarah Stadtler Year 11 IB
Under 18 F Digital Artwork Section- 2nd Prize $50
For a Series of 4 digital images Titled ‘Series Solemn Stance Calm Rock’
A reprint of this image is currently on display in the Capture exhibition in Cafe45
10 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// Boarding
BOYS BOARDING
GIRLS BOARDING
Nine Girl Boarders attended the ANZAC Day Parade and cheered on the
St Peters Drumline. They finised the morning with lunch at the Botanical
Gardens
Congratulations to Aaron Woo on coming third in the 2013 SPYGT final on
Friday night.
With the start of Term 2 we enter the busiest period of the year with
cocurricular involvement. On Friday night the four Boarder boys Travis Mullins, Alec Munro, Ian
Chadwick and Callum Delaney were members of the victorious St Peters
Chess team who won 5-8.
Travis
Seniors –Board 1 - Won 1 Lost 1
Alec
Seniors - Board 2 – Won 1 Drew 1
Ian Seniors – Board 4 - Won 2
Seniors won 9-7
Callum Delaney – Junior B – Board 1 - Won 1 Lost 1
Junior B drew 8-8
Football and Rugby are the two largest participated sports in the boarding
house with over 70 of the boarder boys involved in these sports. Thanks
must go to the group of Boarder girls and Ms Taufatofua who came out to
watch the 1st XI Football and 1st XV Rugby teams.
Saturday was busy for three of our 1st XV rugby players Shaun
Laurie Hooker (2) Captain of the 1st XV, Moses Sorovi half back (9) and
Ikaika Fa’aoso Number 8. After competing in a hard fought game all three
boys flew to Sydney for the Under 18 National Indigenous championships,
for selection in the National Indigenous school boys team for the National
Championships in the June/July holidays.
11 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// music
St Peters Saxophone
Quintet and Anna
Stephens at the
Brisbane Jazz Club
Saturday night was a very special night for our
Saxophone Quintet. To perform at the iconic
Brisbane Jazz Club in front of a record crowd of
150 appreciative listeners can be daunting for
most young people.
DRUMLINE IN THE ANZAC DAY MARCH
On ANZAC Day, the St Peters Drumline marched
through the streets of the Brisbane CBD with
thousands of spectators cheering us on. Towards
the end of Term 1 and the beginning of Term 2,
Mr Jacobson and Mr Mason taught the group
marching techniques including how to start
marching, how to march in formation, how to
stay in step, how to turn corners, how to stop
etc...
We kept the actual playing relatively simple and
military-like, so that we could focus on marching
correctly, and it proved to be a great success
as Mr Jacobson received emails from many
onlookers about the quality of our march. This was our first “performance” of the year, and
we look forward to performing more difficult
pieces and tightening up our marching formation
in the weeks to come. Special thanks go to
Mr Mason and Mr Jacobson for coordinating
everything, and all the families of the drummers
who came to cheer us on, and who provided
food and drink for us throughout the day, in
particular Rie Rasmussen, Julie, Andrew and
Callum Burton and Julie Holding.
Ricky Worsfold
Year 12M
The evening began with the Mark Pradella Sextet
performing their first set. Year 12 Anna Stephens
made her public debut at the Jazz Club and
dazzled the audience with a bossa version of
‘It’s Only a Paper Moon’ and a soulful rendition
of the classic ‘At Last’ which brought the house
down. With a quick change, the Saxophone
Quintet confidently walked on to perform their
three pieces. They opened up with a punchy
version of ‘Thriller’, followed by a fast paced
‘Swing Shift’, and ended with a funky rendition of
‘Mercy, Mercy, Mercy’. The night culminated with
the Mark Pradella Sextet performing their final
set with Anna firing up the crowd with ‘All of Me’.
It was a lovely surprise to find a St Peters
contingent in the audience with staff, students
and parents. Thank you all so very much for your
support and for being a wonderful audience.
Mark Pradella
Don’t be the one.
Middle School Strings Day Camp
The two Middle School String Ensembles, Corelli Strings and Amadeus Strings, held their annual day
camp on Sunday 28 April. Both orchestras practised for 3 and a half hours – a real marathon effort
to hold up those instruments and concentrate for that long. But it wasn’t without purpose! Both
orchestras are rehearsing to compete in the Queensland Youth Music Awards which will be held this
Thursday 2nd May.
We would like to thank the tutors who came and helped us to polish our programs – Mrs Fiona
Williams, Mrs Tamara Fraser and Mr Ken Fraser. Our conductors, Mr and Mrs Deacon worked
tirelessly to help us to improve our listening skills, our ensemble playing and to keep striving for a
beautiful string sound. I think the other students and I will be humming our parts in our sleep this
week!!
At the end of the day, a small performance was held in the P & F centre for the parents and other
students. The day showed us just how much we could achieve and left us happy, but exhausted.
Heather Deacon
Middle School Music Captain
Keep our
children
safe.
Your children are watching.
Be a safe and courteous
driver.
To keep everyone in our
community safe, we welcome
your feedback on any safety /
traffic concerns in or around
the College by emailing
WHS@stpeters.qld.edu.au
12 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// 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
Round 2 Fixtures for the winter season will be
played against Padua College this weekend.
Chess fixtures on Friday afternoon are being
played at St Peters, while all rugby and football
fixtures will be played on Saturday at the Padua
College Sporting Fields, 222 Elliot Road, Banyo.
Please check the portals or below for game
details.
Chess
Coordinator – Mr Gil Bygraves
(g.bygraves@stpeters.qld.edu.au)
Round 2 AIC Rugby and Football vs Padua College
4 May 2013
Date: Friday 3 May
Rugby Game Details
Time:4.15pm
Venue:St Peters Senior Study Centre
Rugby and Football
All games are against Padua College this
Saturday. Please see the portals or below for
game times and venues. For rugby, players
in ‘B” teams are reminded that they may be
asked to be reserves for ‘A’ games. Parents
and players need to support this concept for all
rugby fixtures. For more information, the rugby
coordinator is Mr Lath Stewart
(l.stewart@stpeters.qld.edu.au) and the football
coordinator is Fady Ibrahim
(f.ibrahim@stpeters.qld.edu.au).
Cross Country
Any boy who would like to be a part of the AIC
Cross Country team is now asked to sign on at
Sports House. Training has officially started, so
it is important that boys sign on in the coming
weeks. Training will take place with the QGSSSA
team during term two. On Tuesday, some of
the cross country team competed in the InterLutheran Cross Country at Rivermount College.
The boys ran extremely well and were again
victorious. The AIC Cross Country Coordinator is
Mr Andrew Carey (a.carey@stpeters.qld.edu.au).
Time
Field 1
Field 2
10:00am
13B
11:00am
13A
14B
12:00pm
14A
15B
1:00pm
15A
2:00pm
2nd’s
16A’s
3:15pm
1st’s
Field 3
3rd XV
Rugby Venue: Padua College Sports Ground – 222 Elliot Road, Banyo
Football Game Details
Field 1
Field 2
Field 3
8:15am
14A
8:15am
13A
9:30am
15A
9:30am
14B
10:45am
16A
10:30am
14C
12:00pm
2nd’s
1:15pm
1st’s
12:30pm
15B
1:30pm
15C
2:30pm
3rd XI
9:00am
13B
2:30pm
4th XI
Football Venues: Padua College Sports Ground – 222 Elliot Road, Banyo
13 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
// Girls Sport (Years 8-12)
Head of Girls Sport, Kelli Rodman phone: 3377 6218 mobile: 0410 412 403 email: k.rodman@stpeters.qld.edu.au
AUTUMN FIXTURES
Round 6 (Friday 3 May) – SPLC v BRISBANE STATE HIGH SCHOOL (AWAY)
TOUCH
Coordinator: Mark Manson
P: 3377 6568 E: m.manson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Venue: Western Districts - 55 Queenscroft St,
Chelmer.
Game times:
Team
Time
Field
Open
4.45pm
1
Snr A
4.00pm
1
Snr B
5.30pm
3
10A
5.30pm
1
10B
5.30pm
2
9A
4.00pm
2
9B
4.45pm
2
8A
4.00pm
3
8B
4.45pm
3
BASKETBALL
Coordinator: David Rushmore
P: 3377 6256 E: d.rushmore@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Venue: BSHS F Block - Edmondstone St, West
End; Centenary SHS - Moolanda Street, Jindalee.
Game times:
Team
Venue
Time
Court
Open
BSHS
4.00pm
1
Snr A
BSHS
7.00pm
1
Snr B
(v St Aidans)
Centenary
SHS
4.00pm
1
10A
BSHS
6.00pm
1
10B
BSHS
6.00pm
2
9A
BSHS
5.00pm
1
9B
BSHS
5.00pm
2
8A
BSHS
4.00pm
1
8B
BSHS
4.00pm
2
FOOTBALL
Coordinator: Fady Ibrahim (P: 3377 6547 E:
f.ibarhim@stpeters.qld.edu.au) & Linda Berry (P:
3377 6547 E: l.berry@stpeters.qld.edu.au)
Venue: BSHS Playing fields - Fursden Rd, Carina.
Game times:
Team
Time
Field
Open
4.00pm
1
Snr
4.00pm
2
Jnr A
4.00pm
3
CROSS COUNTRY
The QGSSSA Cross Country is being held next
Saturday, 11 May at Rivermount College. All
letters to selected runners will be handed out
later this week.
The final QGSSSA meet is therefore being held
this Thursday afternoon at Rivermount College.
All girls who wish to be considered for this meet
must attend this meet. It is a good opportunity
for all girls to run the actual QGSSSA course
before the big day.
INTERHOUSE CROSS
COUNTRY
INTER LUTHERAN
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the girls who ran in the Inter
Lutheran Cross Country carnival on Tuesday. The
girls won every age group and as a result
St Peters won the overall trophy.
EXTRA TENNIS TRIALS
Please note that there are some extra trials
required for some QGSSSA Tennis teams this
coming Saturday (4th May). All Year 10 & Open
girls are required from 7.30-11.30am and the
Senior A’s from 1.30-5pm at the Lohe St courts.
Well done to Cunningham House on taking out
the Interhouse Cross Country title. Cunningham
defeated Leichhardt by 156 points, followed
by Bradman in 3rd. Congratulations to all the
students who ran for their house and ran 3km!
14 // THE ROCK 2 MAY 13
“Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”
Anon.
// Primary Sport
Head of Primary Sport, Peter Dawson phone: 3377 6584 email: p.dawson@stpeters.qld.edu.au
All Saints Basketball
All Saints Basketball training has begun. This
week training will continue on Wednesday
afternoon and Friday morning. At this stage the
All Saints Competition will be made up of in
house games each Friday afternoon. All Saints
players will play each Friday afternoon, in various
teams and competitions. An hour of game time
each week will greatly assist the development
of the girls’ basketball skills in game situations.
Games will be on this Friday afternoon from 3:30
- 4:30pm at Harts Road Courts.
CIC Rugby
St Peters is placed in the CIC Supplementary
Draw, which provides CIC teams who are not in
the main draw with extra games. Every attempt
will be made to secure games for the Years 5/6
team and the Year 7 team each week. As this
draw is constructed each week, a season draw
can’t be produced. Players will receive details
for upcoming games at training on Wednesday
afternoons. This information will be in the ROCK
each week and on the portals.
Training Times
***Students selected for each of the above
carnivals will receive all the necessary
information before the Carnival date.
CIC Rugby
Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm at
Mayer Oval
Friday mornings 6:45am – 7:45am at Mayer Oval
Sport for Life!
All Saints Basketball
Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm – 5:00pm at
Harts Road Courts
Friday mornings 6:45am – 7:45am at Harts Road
Courts
Cross Country
Term 2 is Cross Country time and it is great to
see so many runners attending Monday/Friday
afternoon Run Club. Following the Inter-house
Cross Country Carnival on Friday 19 April a
DRAFT Primary Cross Country Team will be made.
Students on the team will be expected to attend
Cross Country Training on Monday and Friday
afternoons (3:15pm – 4:15pm). Rugby Games for
Saturday 4 May
Cross Country Training
Years 5/6 Rugby (HOME) vs CHURCHIE.
St Peters Lutheran College, Mayer Oval at
8:00am
Meet at the top of the Middle School Oval stairs
opposite the Bus Stop
Year 7 Rugby (AWAY) vs PADUA.
Padua Secondary College, 80 Turner Road,
Kedron at 10:00am
WET WEATHER
PROCEDURE
For all inquiries regarding SATURDAY MORNING
SPORT please ring the WET WEATHER LINE on
0437 934 579. A message will be left on the line
after 6:30am. No decision regarding sport will be
made before this time.
Well Done to all the Cross Country Runners
who competed at the West Taylor Bridge Cross
Country Trials. A full wrap of the carnival will
feature in next week’s ROCK.
Monday/Friday Afternoon
3:15pm-4:15pm Upcoming Cross Country Carnivals
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.
Additional 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 the CIC All Saints Sporting
competition that is available for students in
Years 5-7.
Middle School HPE
All Schools Cross Country Saturday 4 May
HPE Dates Term 2
Met West Cross Country
Tuesday 28 May
Court Games: Monday 6 May – Friday 24 May
Cross Country: Monday 15 April – Friday 3 May
Inter Lutheran Cross Country
Wednesday 29 May
All Saints Invitational #2
Friday 31 May
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
Years 1-4 3377 6250 • jsattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Boys’ Boarding 3377 6100 • Girls’ Boarding 3377 6900
Prep 3377 6226 • prepattendance@stpeters.qld.edu.au
Sport Wet Weather Information 3377 6211
Leave Approval • leaveapproval@stpeters.qld.edu.au
View the complete contact list at https://mystpeters.com
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