Our recent Ironbark 2026 Group 1 Graduation, was a timely reminder of what matters most: connection, growth, and the strength of community. After almost five weeks apart, it was a beautiful day for families to visit our Ironbark property, reconnect with one another, and witness first-hand, how much their young person had grown. 

Ironbark is a practical preparation for life: a unique journey of self-discovery and a defining moment in the character formation of each of our Year 9 students. Across the five weeks, students are challenged to take responsibility, contribute to a team, and build the kind of confidence that can only come from moving out of their comfort zone. 

A highlight of the day was seeing students take the lead. Following the graduation, they guided their families on a journey around the property, sharing the places and moments that have shaped their experience. It was a powerful example of learning that is intentionally designed to prepare young people for a life of purpose, guided by values and shaped by our Plus Ultra mindset. 

Just as importantly, the day reinforced what we know to be true at St Peters Springfield: belonging is key to a thriving young person. Ironbark is a key rite of passage and strengthens the bonds between students, staff, and families. 

As we congratulate Group 1 on reaching this Ironbark graduation milestone, we also hold Group 2 in our thoughts as they continue their Ironbark journey. We look forward to welcoming them home soon, ready to share their own story of growth.

Dom Piacun 
Head of Secondary Years

Thursday 5 March

Blazer Fittings | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Yr 6 Canberra Parent Information Session | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Friday 6 March

Lower Primary Chapel | HUB 8:30am
Upper Primary Chapel | HUB 9:15am

Saturday 7 March

GBC Primary Round 6 | Home
GBC Secondary Round 5 | Home 

Monday 9 March

Yrs 3–6 Swimming | 8:30am

Tuesday 10  March

AIC Swimming Championships
Secondary Assembly | 10:15am
Yrs 8/9 | Fashion Excursion
Yrs 11 & 12 | 3 in 1 Conferences
P&F Committee Meeting

Wednesday 11 March

Yr 12 | Debating, Round 1
Yrs 3, 5, 7 & 9 | NAPLAN

Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to attend Championing Young People in a Digital World, presented by respected educator and youth advocate Daniel Principe.

This engaging and practical session will explore the social and digital influences shaping young people today and provide strategies to support their wellbeing, resilience and healthy development through adolescence.

Event Details:
Wednesday 18 March, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Dron Auditorium, St Peters Performing Arts Centre
Free (registration required)


Register HERE

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:16-17

This is probably one of the most well-known Bible verses around. If there were one Bible verse that you should know it might just be this one. It tells the who, what, why and how of God’s amazing salvation story! It is the good news that we all need to hear.

The world around me has been pretty wild over the past few weeks. Every morning I wake to the next update of geopolitical uncertainty, reports of humans (often in positions of power) behaving badly in one way or another, or the impacts of weather on this country and others.

It paints a pretty bleak picture of the world. And yet this is the world that God so loved. This world, the messy one that we live in, is the world that God loved so much. None of these situations are new – natural disasters, wars and misbehaviours have been around since the earliest days, and God knows everything so there was not any later realisation of the faults (like buying a house and only discovering its flaws after settlement). No God saw the world as it was, with all its ups and downs, knowing too what it would become and still said, “I love that so much that I am willing to make a great personal sacrifice for the sake of it.”

The Son, Jesus, came into this world to bring hope and life into the midst of mess. Jesus spent his time on Earth with the sick, the poor, the despised, the downtrodden and also the people just like us to share the good news about the gift of eternal life in him. God does not just say that He loves the world, He acts, getting skin in the game and stepping into our reality to deal with the world’s brokenness.

God sending Jesus was not to judge or condemn people - we seem to do enough of that on our own – but to bring us life in its fullest. We are presently in the middle of the Christian season of Lent, commemorating Jesus’s journey to the cross upon which he was condemned (in our place), and where he saved the world.

Let us not forget, even in this chaotic world we live in, that God has not given up on the world and never will.

Benjamin Lyons
Primary Years Chaplain, Springfield

Arise is a community made up of families from St Peters College and from the wider community. It is a place to worship God, to receive encouragement in faith, and to serve one another as we share life's journey together. You are invited to join this community of faith, love, and service.

Arise holds a weekly worship service in the Junior High Foyer each Sunday at 9:00 am. Worship includes a message for children, a main message for the whole gathering, singing, prayers, and celebration of Holy Communion. Please contact Pastor Matt Wilksch (0447 656 793 / m.wilksch@stpeters.qld.edu.au) for more information. If you're seeking a baptism, confirmation, wedding, or funeral, please speak with Pastor Matt.

On the last Sunday of the month, Arise Live is an event for high school students and young adults. The music is performed by the youth band, and the message is delivered by a visiting speaker on topics related to growing faith among young people. Food and friendship follow the worship time at this event. Arise Live is in the Junior High Precinct at 6:00 pm, and the young and young at heart are invited to attend.   

Pastor Matt Wilksch
St Peters Springfield Chaplain

Kindergarten enrolments for the 2027 intake will be finalised by the end of Term 1, 2026. Families with siblings are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible to secure a place.

Please note that enrolment at St Peters Lutheran Kindergarten Springfield is a separate process from enrolment at St Peters Lutheran College Springfield. Families must register their interest directly with the Kindergarten.

For enrolment enquiries or to speak with a staff member, please email: stpeters.kgtsfield@leq.lutheran.edu.au

Families may also submit an enquiry via the Contact Enquiry Form.

We look forward to welcoming families to our Kindergarten community.

The Wizard of OZ 

We are excited to announce that The Wizard of OZ will now be presented at the PAC Theatre on the Indooroopilly Campus from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 July. 

Concourse Lunchtime Concert Series 

Thank you to Mr Slater and members of Rock Band and selected soloists who performed at the first Concourse Lunchtime Concert held on Wednesday. The College community really appreciated your performance. Selected string ensembles and soloists under the direction of Ms Crellin will present on Monday 16 March. 

Assembly Presentation 

Congratulations to the following students who were presented certificates at the relevant Primary and Secondary Assemblies relating to State Honours Ensemble Program participation, AMEB String Exams, and Rock School held I late 2025. Mihika R, Isaac B, Ainsley M, Queenie W, Sheery S, Aditi K, Elizabeth F and Benjamin M. 

SPOSA Reunion Event 

Best wishes on Saturday to Mia B, Tobey S and Elijah A who will perform at the SPOSA Reunion Event. 

Megaband 

Grainger Concert Band will be involved in the inaugural Megaband event to be held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Nathan on Monday 30 March from 10:00am – 12:15pm. The purpose of this event is to establish an official record for Australian’s largest school age concert band, with over 600 participants. This event is being hosted by St John’s Anglican College. Further details and permission forms will be available soon with Grainger Concert Band rehearsing and memorising the music. Mrs Campbell., Ms Palafox and Ms Powell will accompany the students to this event. 

Upcoming Events 

SPOSA Reunion | 7 March | Soloists 

Strings Lunchtime Concert | 16 March | String Ensembles/Soloists 

Mega Band | 30 March | Grainger Concert Band 

Mrs Geraldine Campbell 
Performing Arts Co-ordinator

St Peters App 

Just a reminder for all parents to ensure they have downloaded the St Peters app onto their phones. This is the Sports Departments main form of communication for all GBC Sport, Athletic Development and compliance. Please refer to recent communication around setting subscriptions so important information and notices are not missed! 

GBC Secondary Round 5 v ATC/Brigidine 

Home game this weekend at Woodcrest. Please engage with all fixtures for venues and times. Parents are encouraged to bring a chair to view all games. 

GBC Primary Round 4, Host School: TSAC 

Away game this weekend at TSAC. Please engage with all fixtures for venues and times. Parents are encouraged to bring a chair to view all games. 

GBC Sport Secondary Term 2 – Registrations 

Registrations are now open for Term 2 Secondary Sport. We encourage all students to consider signing up for the opportunity to represent the Saints in the following Sports. 

Girls – Soccer 

Girls – Netball 

Boys – Indoor Cricket 

Boys – Touch Football 

Registrations can be completed via the link emailed to students. More information regarding training will be provided shortly. 

GBC Sport Primary Term 2 – Registrations 

Registrations are now open for Term 2 Primary Sport. We encourage all students to consider signing up for the opportunity to represent the Saints in the following Sports. 

Mixed– Touch Football 

Mixed– Indoor Cricket 

Register Now

Primary SLAPS – 2026 Primary Swimming Percentage Champions

Congratulations to our Primary swimmers who competed at the 2026 Southern Lutheran Associated Primary Schools Carnival at St Peters Indooroopilly yesterday.

Our students represented the College with outstanding effort and determination and were crowned Overall Percentage Champions.

Central Comets Trials

Students who wish to trial for any Central Comets Trails must email sfd.sport@stpeters.qld.edu.au or see Sports Staff in the Hub. Please engage with the 2026 Calendar. 

Sports Bus | Indooroopilly 

All students now have access to book the Sports bus to and from Indooroopilly for SPW and other sport training. Please access the Sports Bus manifest from the 2026 SFD Sports Bus Team. 

Mr Kale Reed 
Head of Sports, St Peters Springfield

This Saturday, we look forward to welcoming back the St Peters Springfield Class of 2016 as they celebrate their 10 Year Reunion.

Reunions are a special milestone in the life of the College, offering Old Scholars the opportunity to reconnect, reflect on their time at St Peters and strengthen lifelong friendships.

SPOSA, the St Peters Old Scholars Association, exists to ensure every student remains a Saint for life. Students who attend the College for at least one full term automatically become members, joining a community of more than 17,000 Old Scholars.

Through reunions, Founders Day, alumni events, networking opportunities and bursaries, SPOSA fosters enduring connections between past and present students.

We encourage our Old Scholars to stay connected by:

Joining the SPOSA Facebook community
Updating your details to remain informed about upcoming events
Reading the Plus Ultra Magazine
Contacting SPOSA to reconnect or find out more

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2016 back this weekend and celebrating the lifelong connections formed at St Peters.