This Thursday, we join Australians marking R U OK? Day—a reminder to check in with the people around us, and that meaningful conversations matter every day, not just once a year. In 2025, the day falls on Thursday 11 September, with the theme "Ask R U OK? Any Day."
At school, staff continue to prompt simple check-ins in Pastoral Care and CDR time, and we’ll share age-appropriate resources with students.
At home, you can make a real difference with the four practical steps: Ask, Listen, Encourage Action, and Check In.
Keep it natural ("You don’t seem yourself, want to talk?"), give space to listen without fixing, help your young person think about one next step (talk to a trusted adult, see a GP, plan some sleep/exercise), and follow up in a few days.
If a conversation feels hard, that’s normal—what matters is showing up and staying connected. For confidential support, please reach out to our counsellors, classroom teacher, or Year Level Coordinator.
At St Peters Springfield, we aim to build a culture of belonging and connection, a place where everyone is welcome, grounded in our values of Care, Dignity, and Respect. Today as part of R U OK? Day, it is important to remember that this culture can be built, one conversation at a time.
What's On
11 September – 8 October
11 September
R U OK? Day
12 September
Springfield Festival of Learning Rising Stars Competition
15 September
Senior Christian Studies Retreat Day
16 September
Semester 2 Secondary Sport Photos at Indooroopilly
17 September
AVEO Secondary Music Performance
Mini House Olympics
18 September
Term 3 Concludes
QGSSSA Track & Field Championships
19 September
Student Free Day
6 October
King's Birthday Public Holiday
7 October
Student Free Day
8 October
Term 4 Commences
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Ministry
A Time for Everything
At this time of year, many of us are noticing the shift in the seasons. The cool mornings are softening, blossoms are appearing on trees, and the days are growing longer. Spring is making its quiet entrance. In creation, we see the gentle reminder that change is not only natural but also God-given.
Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Just as the earth moves through seasons of dormancy, growth, harvest, and rest, so too do our lives and the life of our College. Students grow and mature, staff pour out energy and care, and families navigate the rhythms of school, work, and home.
Some seasons are filled with joy and energy; others feel slower, even heavy. In both, God is present. The trees don’t rush their blossoms. They wait for the right season, and when it comes, the flowers unfold. Perhaps God invites us to live with that same patience—trusting that He is at work in us, even in the quieter, harder times.
At St Peters, we see this unfolding of seasons daily. A Prep student clutching a new Bible. A Year 12 student finishing their final assessments. A teacher encouraging a class through challenges. Each is in a different season of growth, yet all are part of God’s ongoing story.
As we continue through this school year, may we remember the God who holds all seasons. The God who brings new life out of barrenness, joy out of struggle, and hope out of waiting. May we, as a community, walk together with patience, trust, and gratitude for the One who makes everything beautiful in its time.
Prayer:
Loving God, thank You for being with us in every season of life. Give us patience when times are slow, courage when times are hard, and joy when times are full of growth. Help us to trust that You are always at work, making all things new in Your perfect time. Amen.
Kirsten Munchenberg Primary Years Chaplain
Important Notices
Continuing Enrolment 2026
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,
We would like to assure you that planning is well underway to ensure effective educational programs, staffing and administration at our school in 2026. As part of this process, it is important to confirm our expected student numbers for next year.
For students Continuing at St Peters Springfield in 2026
If your child will continue as a student at the College in 2026, no action is required. Unless the Head of Springfield or our Enrolments Office receive written advice from you indicating otherwise, we will assume your child is returning and their place at the College is secured.
For students Leaving St Peters Springfield at the end of 2025
If you plan for your child to leave the College at the end of 2025, we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your decision. While we understand that family circumstances and plans may change, we welcome your feedback and may be able to offer support or explore alternative options that can assist.
Please note that the College requires written notice at least one term in advance for any student withdrawing at the end of the year. The final date to provide notice is Thursday 18 September 2025.
If you have any questions about continuing enrolment or are considering enrolling a sibling, please contact our Enrolments Team at s.enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au or by phone 3470 3888.
Thank you for your continued support.
Enrolments Registrar
Sibling Enrolments
The College is blessed to be experiencing unprecedented growth and interest in enrolment.
Families with children already at St Peters Lutheran College Springfield wishing to enrol a sibling in future years are reminded to submit an online enrolment application for your child as soon as possible, if you have not already done so.
Please note that due to the high demand for places, applications for siblings commencing in 2027 and beyond should be received before the end of Term 3, 2025. A link to our online enrolment application form can be found here – Enrol with Springfield
Sibling interviews for 2026 applicants are anticipated to commence in Term 4, 2025 and continue through into Term 2, 2026. Our Kindergarten is separate to this, and families must ensure that they have registered their interest for a place directly with our onsite Kindergarten.
Families seeking enrolment in 2026 are urged to make immediate contact with the enrolments team to discuss availability. For further information, please contact the Enrolments Team via s.enrolments@stpeters.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3470 3888.
Thank you for your support.
Enrolments Registrar
OSHC September Vacation Care Program
We have a fun-filled September Vacation Care Program for your children!
Below are all you need to book your child/ren into our Vacation Care program. Please ensure you have fully read and filled out ALL required documents to book care. Without all the required documents, your booking cannot be confirmed.
A reminder that all Term 3 fees are due in full before a Vacation Care booking can be processed.
Please email all forms to sfdoshcbookings@stpeters.qld.edu.au. Note that not all incursions will require a permission form, so read all forms carefully.
All bookings (including incomplete bookings) finalised after close of business on 12 September 2025 will be charged at our casual rate.
We're thrilled to present this jam-packed and engaging program, offering a wide range of experiences that will help your children learn new skills and, above all, have a blast.
Hard copies can also be found on the reception desk located at MBO1.
Some of the exciting days on offer this Vacation Care are:
Excursion to Queensland Railway Museum
Pirate Day
National Pancake Day
Messy day with a pizza lunch
Tie-dye tote bags
Excursion to Chipmunks Playcentre
Get in quick as spots fill up fast!
Please remember to bring with you each day:
Your lunchbox with enough food for the entire day (Please note we are an Allergy Aware Service for nuts, egg, dairy, and sesame)
Named water bottle
Sun-safe clothing (shirts must cover the shoulders completely)
Enclosed shoes – NO thongs or sandals
A set of spare clothes for messy play or toileting accidents
Hat – NO caps (College sport/broad-brimmed hat is compulsory)
Named SPF 50+ sunscreen, only if not using the OSHC sunscreen
If you need any assistance with this process, please feel free to contact us as we are always happy to help.
Yours warmly
Jennie Awcock OSHC Service Leader
Around the College
Father’s Day Breakfast and Chapel Service
A big thank you to all the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who joined us at our Father’s Day Breakfast and Chapel Service last week. We are so grateful for your presence and example in our community and hope you had a blessed Father’s Day, celebrating with your families.
Thank you also to the P&F for their support with the Father's Day stall.
Click on the images below to see a full view
Secondary Years
Social Media Changes for Under-16s: What Families Need to Know (and Do)
From 10 December 2025, Australian law requires 'age-restricted social media platforms' to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from creating or keeping accounts. Platforms likely to be affected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, and YouTube; services whose primary purpose is messaging, gaming, health, or education are generally out of scope. The onus sits with platforms (not parents or young people), and civil penalties for non-compliance can be significant.
What parents can do
Talk early, talk often: agree on what’s changing before 10 December and why. Use plain language about safety, wellbeing, and the law.
Audit accounts together: list every app, close under-age accounts, and switch on the strongest privacy settings and time limits.
Set a family tech plan: create clear rules for devices, bedrooms, and bedtimes; revisit regularly as the law rolls out.
Use trusted guidance: the eSafety Commissioner’s resources and webinars remain the best first stop; UNICEF offers balanced perspectives for discussions with teens.
What we will do at school
Continue to teach digital wellbeing and respectful online behaviour.
Communicate clearly with students and families about the changes and where to get help.
We continue to help our students make good choices regarding their online presence.
Share updates from eSafety Commissioner as the laws evolve.
We are excited to announce a Subway Meal Deal promotion on Thursday 18 September, to help raise funds for the upcoming Malaysia Service Trip.
Our team will be participating in a meaningful community initiative in Malaysia, where students will work on a beach clean-up and mangrove planting for marine ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation at the Sungai Sempit Mangrove Forest. This hands-on project will make a lasting environmental impact and provide our students with valuable service-learning experiences.
By purchasing a meal deal, you’ll be supporting both this important initiative and the students who are dedicating their time and energy to making a difference.
Please see the attached flyer for information on how to order your Subway meal deal. Order cut-off dates are Tuesday 16 September at 9:00am and will be delivered at morning tea on Thursday 18 September.
Thank you for helping us create positive change both locally and globally.
Performing Arts
The Arts
Why learning a musical instrument matters?
At a recent conference with guest presenter Dr Anita Collins, a Queensland secondary school music teacher shared that students were being discouraged from taking music learning in Years 11 and 12, until the local medical school stepped in. They had found their entire first-year cohort failed fine motor skills tests, and research showed learning music was one of the best ways to develop these vital surgical skills.
Advocacy can appear in unexpected places, reminding us that music learning builds abilities for success in any field. If you have your own surprising advocacy story, send it to us so we can share it widely.
St Peters Lutheran College Springfield Drama Presents A Night At The Theatre
Congratulations to the Primary and Secondary Drama Troupes for a fantastic Night at the Theatre last Friday evening, where over 100 audience members were entertained by our young performers. Thanks to Mrs Wilson and Mrs Scott for their work with the drama troupes this year, Ms Powell for her assistance with props and ticketing, Mihika R for the poster and Lucy L for her mentorship and work with the Primary Drama Trope, the Arts Captains, and Middle Leaders for their support.
Springfield Festival of Learning
Last Monday, St Peters Lutheran College Springfield hosted the Springfield Sings vocal workshop facilitated by leading Australian Composer Paul Jarman. We welcomed students from Springfield Central State School, Springfield Lakes State School, Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School and The Springfield Anglican College who joined members of Dolce Voce for the day. With over seventy students involved, the afternoon concert was a true celebration of the work achieved throughout the workshops. Some of the pieces were augmented by instrumentalists, with thanks to Srish G, Miandri K, Medha C, Alyssa B, Ruhika S, Barossa O, and Mihika R.
The following day, Paul worked with the entire Dolce Voce choir. Thanks to Charlotte C, Peyton H and Nithi S for their participation in the Hip Hop Workshop held at The Springfield Anglican College. Tomorrow night, Miandri K, Aleena M and Alyssa B will compete in the Rising Stars Competition at Woodcrest State College from 6:00pm. Thanks to Paul Jarman and David Mibus for accompanying the students. Thanks and appreciation to Mrs Gunn-Glazebrook, Mrs Schmeider, Mrs Campbell, Ms Powell, and the College Executive for their support of these events.
AVEO Concert
On Wednesday 17 September, selected secondary soloists will present a music and drama program at AVEO Springfield. This will be the second presentation this year, as our Primary students presented in June.
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Aanya D on her placings at the Ipswich Eisteddfod and Enoggera Eisteddfod. As a result of her achievements, she was awarded the Most Promising Stage Performer – 12 years and under, and as part of the prize, has been offered a scholarship for membership to the Queensland Show Choir. Well done!
Cocurricular Commitments
A gentle reminder that all Performing Arts cocurricular ensembles have performing commitments in Term 4 (see list of events below), and it is an expectation that students will be attending all rehearsals. As a courtesy, if you know you will be absent for any reason, please email the Director in advance to notify them of your absence, so they can plan accordingly. Please also be in the rehearsal room before the scheduled rehearsal start time, to assist with set-up, tuning, etc, as time is limited. Rehearsals will resume from Wednesday 8 October as per the normal schedule.
Performing Arts Showcase Concerts Term 4
To assist with planning for Term 4, please refer to the programs for the two Showcase Concerts. This has been generated by the availability of staff.
Upcoming Events
17 September – AVEO Secondary Presentation
Term 4
15 October – PA Showcase #1 17 October – ASCA Speech and Communication Exams PA1 21 October – PA Showcase #2 25 October – Jacaranda Festival (Allegro Strings) 27 October – ACM Piano Exams 27 October – Studio Recital 3:00pm 30 October – Studio Recitals 3:00pm and 5:00pm 7 November – Christmas Carols 5:00pm 29 November – 30 November – SHEP Primary 21 November – Year 12 Valedictory Service 26 November – Junior Creative Showcase 28 November – Primary Celebration Service 1 December – Secondary Presentation Evening
Mrs Geraldine Campbell Performing Arts Coordinator
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Springfield Sings
What a Shambles!
Sport
Sport Newsletter: Term 3, Week 9
Track & Field
On Monday, close to 120 students from Years 3–12 proudly represented St Peters Springfield at the GBC Track & Field Championships for the very first time. Months of training led to some truly amazing achievements on the day!
Primary Highlights
11yrs Boys – Age Champions
5th Overall Aggregate
Primary Boys – Percentage Champions
Overall Primary Percentage Champions
Secondary Highlights
15yrs Boys – Age Champions
2 Records (Allira T)
3rd Overall Aggregate
Secondary Girls – Percentage Champions
Secondary Boys – Percentage Champions
Overall Secondary Percentage Champions
A huge congratulations to all our athletes on their outstanding efforts and results.
Met West Track & Field
Congratulations to the following students on their selection to represent the Metropolitan West Region at the State Championships in Townsville next term.
Ka'Mya D – Discus
Cherish E – High Jump
Diva E – High Jump
Ryan G – High Jump
Sophie M – High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Jade H – 5000m, 1500m
Indiana P – High Jump, Javelin, Long Jump
Allira T – Discus, Shot Put
Addison F – 400m Hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 100m Hurdles
Mia K – 100m, 200m
2026 Sport and Beyond
Thank you to those who were able to attend our recent 2026 Sports Information Evening. A letter outlining all key topics plus slides from the evening has been emailed to all families. Please direct any questions to sfd.sport@stpeters.qld.au.
GBC Term 1 Sport registrations will open for all students in Years 2–11 during Week 10. We look forward to the support of our students and families as we prepare to represent St Peters Lutheran College Springfield with pride in this new competition.
Mr Kale Reed Head of Sport Springfield
Boys Sport
Congratulations
Kai G (Year 12) – selected for the Open Australian Lifesaving Team to tour New Zealand in September
Ethan W (Year 7) – selected for U14 Boys Queensland Volleyball team, competing in September
Best of luck, boys, in representing your state and country this month!
AIC Premierships
With one more game before the end of Term 3 AIC season, the following teams are in contention for premierships:
Basketball
7A – 2nd
Tennis
1st IV – 1st 3rd IV – 1st 4th IV – 1st 8A Tied – 1st 7A Tied – 1st 7B – 1st
Best of luck to all boys for the remainder of the season!
Tennis
This weekend will feature our Focus Round for our final AIC Tennis round of the season, with several teams in premiership contention. We wish all teams the best of luck for the season as St Peters Tennis looks to secure the Tennis Aggregate Premiership for the 11th straight year.
Tennis will have its end-of-season break-up presentations and BBQ on Saturday 13 September at Lohe St Tennis Courts. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our First Team playing for the premiership! AIC presentations will commence after the completion of fixtures, at approximately 12:30pm, and we will finish by 2:00pm.
Track & Field
With two meets already completed, we acknowledge the work of all athletes and coaches for their efforts this season. With two meets to go, these meets are used to inform the selection of the AIC Track & Field Championship team.
Priority sessions are Tuesdays at UQ. Keep an eye out for the Track & Field Team email to be sent next Thursday 18 October.
To prepare for this, we will offer training sessions on:
Tuesday 7 October at UQ Athletics Centre from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Bus departs at 1:45pm)
Wednesday 8 October on Mayer Oval from 3:30pm – 5:00pm
The final team and events will be displayed at Sports House (Indooroopilly) and outside The Hub (Springfield) on Wednesday 8 October, the first day of Term 4, with a breakdown of events and competitors/reserves.
AIC Sport SiGN Up – term 4 and 2026 Term 1
AIC Term 1, 2026 Sport Sign Up Closes End of Term 3
Trials
Cricket students not participating in MSW from Week 4 train with their year level
Swimming training ongoing for SPW, early Term 4
Check the St Peters App for training times to plan your sporting interests
To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in State or National teams, please complete the Microsoft Form – CLICK HERE
With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports, this will help us ensure your child's achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.
this week in sport
AIC Basketball, Tennis, and Rugby League are the current IN-SEASON BOYS AIC SPORTS this term.
Track & Field has weekly Wednesday and Thursday afternoons meets during Weeks 7–10 and the Championship in Term 4.
For details of times and venues for this weekend’s schedule, please check the information on the St Peters App.
Should any St Peters student be attending a St Peters sporting event/game outside of normal College hours, it is expected that they are dressed in St Peters formal uniform. If a student does not wear the correct attire to a sporting event/game, they may be asked to leave the venue.
WET WEATHER AND CANCELLATIONS
With regards to wet weather and any unforeseen or potential cancellations of AIC sports, please ensure that you keep an eye out for notifications and alerts via the St Peters App. We will endeavour to keep everyone updated on both training cancellations and game day changes as the week progresses.
Dan Fraser Boys Sport Coordinator
Girls Sport
Volleyball Orange Round
Last Saturday’s Girls Volleyball Orange Round against Moreton Bay College was a colourful display of sport and community, raising awareness about blood cancer. Players and supporters wore orange in support of the Leukaemia Foundation and in memory of former St Peters student, Noah Smith. The Volleyball Support Group hosted a sausage sizzle and bake sale, raising over $2,300 on the day. This brings the total raised in 2025 across Boys and Girls Volleyball to nearly $5,600—an outstanding effort!
We’d also like to take a moment to acknowledge former St Peters parent, Kerry Banks, whose dedication to Volleyball at the College has been nothing short of amazing. A member of the Volleyball PSG since 2018, Kerry served as President from 2022 to 2025. Even after her youngest son, Jack, graduated two years ago, she continued to give her time and energy to support the program—driven by a genuine love of the sport (and, frankly, because she’s just that fantastic). Thank you, Kerry, for your remarkable contribution to St Peters Volleyball.
Laura Buckby Volleyball Coordinator
QGSSSA TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to everyone who represented the College in last Friday’s meet against Moreton Bay College. It was fantastic to see so many girls competing and achieving season-best performances. This Friday marks our final lead-up meet at the State Athletics Facility (SAF)—a crucial opportunity for athletes to make their case for team selection before the finals team is announced on Monday.
Key Dates
Friday 12 September: Meet #6 at SAF Monday 15 September: Final Team Announcement Tuesday 16 September: Compulsory Training at UQ (3:30pm – 5:00pm) Wednesday 17 September Compulsory Relay Training at Mayer Oval (3:30pm – 4:30pm) Thursday 18 September: QGSSSA Track and Field Championships
As we enter the final week, please prioritise training over your other sports.
QGSSSA Meet #6 – Friday 12 September
To view the program and sign up for Meet #6 - CLICK HERE
The bus will depart from Indooroopilly at 2:40pm. Return transport is available.
As we approach the final round of fixtures against Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School this weekend, several teams remain in strong contention for a top-three finish. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to Mr Glass, Miss Buckby, Miss Moore, Miss Le Sage, and Mrs Marshall for their dedication throughout the season. Their professionalism, commitment, and passion have been instrumental in guiding and supporting our girls, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such outstanding staff leading our students.
Volleyball:
Open Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Senior A Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Senior B Volleyball – 3rd
Year 10A Volleyball – 2nd
Year 10B Volleyball – 3rd
Year 9A Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Year 9B Volleyball – 3rd
Year 8A Volleyball – 1st
Year 8B Volleyball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Year 7A Volleyball – 3rd
Netball:
Open Netball – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Senior A Netball – 2nd
Year 10A Netball – 1st
Year 10B Netball – 2nd
Year 9A Netball – 3rd
Tennis:
Senior A Tennis – 1st (Secured Premiership)
Senior B Tennis – 3rd
Senior C Tennis – 2nd
All results and ladder positions can be found on the QGSSSA website. Please check the St Peters App for fixture times and locations for this week’s home games.
A reminder that we expect any absences from training or fixtures to be communicated to the relevant Sport Coordinator in advance. Please ensure that you arrive on time for your warm-up or duty and in the correct playing uniform.
Term 4 Sports
A reminder that girls must complete their commitments to their in-season sports, these take priority over pre-season sports. As always, we encourage the girls to maintain excellent communication with Sport Coordinators and Activities staff. If your daughter has signed up for an activity and has since changed her mind, please get in touch with the relevant Coordinator as soon as possible.
Student Achievements
Well done to Gemma D (Year 8), who won the School Sport Australia National Cross Country Championship for the 14–15 Year Girls.
Share your achievements!
We would like to acknowledge student sporting achievements throughout the year. If your daughter has competed at a national or international level, please click here to share the details with us.
