Exploring the Outdoors, Life-Wide Learning in Action
At St Peters Springfield, we believe education extends far beyond the walls of the classroom. Through our commitment to Life-Wide Learning, we create opportunities for students to grow in knowledge and character in a variety of real-world contexts. Our Outdoor Education program is a shining example of this intentional, whole-child development and, in 2025, it has expanded to include every year level from Prep to Year 12.
This year we were delighted to introduce our first on-campus Day Camps for Prep and Year 1 that will occur later this term, offering our youngest learners a safe but exciting first taste of outside exploration and environmental connection. For the first time too, Year 2 students will take part in an off-campus Day Camp at Emu Gully this Friday 10 October, where they will engage with hands-on challenges that promote resilience and cooperation in the natural world.
The momentum continues through the Primary Years. Earlier in Term 3, our Year 3 students embarked on their first-ever Overnight Camp, taking a significant step toward independence and self-discovery. This combines with our Years 4 and 5 Camps to have commonality with earlier years, while the Year 6 Canberra Tour is an absolute highlight of the Primary Leadership Journey.
This sequential, age-appropriate progression continues into Junior High and Senior School, especially with our iconic Ironbark Outdoor Education Experience in Year 9. This five-week program stands as a defining moment in the St Peters journey and an opportunity for students to disconnect from technology, face challenges with courage and develop a lasting appreciation for nature and community. In Year 10, students participate in the IGNITE program, followed by leadership development camps and service-based activities in Years 11 and 12.
Through each of these carefully designed experiences, students learn about their own identity, discover the world beyond themselves and encounter the wonder of God’s expansive creation. These experiences foster deep gratitude, humility, and the kind of purposeful growth that shapes our young people for the future.
Rooted in our St Peters heritage, Outdoor Education at Springfield is preparation for a life of purpose, grounded in faith, and guided by values. It holistically develops young men and women who are ready to serve, lead, and experience life in its abundance.
Mr Craig Brown Head of Springfield
What's On
What's on – 10 October - 16 October
Friday 10 October
Year 2 Day Camp – Emu Gully
AIC Track & Field Championships
Monday 13 – Tuesday 14 October
Year 4 Camp
Wednesday 15 October
Performing Arts Showcase
Thursday 16 October
Senior Creative Showcase
Prep Excursion – Lone Pine
World Mental Health Day — Friday 10 October
World Mental Health Day raises awareness and mobilises support so that quality mental health care becomes a reality for everyone. It’s also a reminder that wellbeing isn’t a one-day event—it’s something we practise together, every day.
At St Peters Springfield, we live this daily through our values of Care, Dignity and Respect. These guide how we learn, lead and look after one another—from the way we greet students at the gate to the conversations we have in and outside our classrooms.
What this looks like at our College
Care: Daily Pastoral Care and weekly CDR lessons build skills in help-seeking, empathy, resilience and positive relationships.
Dignity: Every young person is known by name and strengths. We create safe spaces to speak up, ask for help and be heard without judgement.
Respect: Staff model respectful dialogue and restorative practices, ensuring problems are addressed early and kindly.
How families can join us
Check in with your young person—ask “How’s your head and heart today?”
Keep routines steady: sleep, movement, nutrition and time away from screens matter.
Reach out early—to your child’s Pastoral Care teacher, Year Level Coordinator, or our Wellbeing and Student Support team.
Need support?
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
If life is in danger, call 000.
Together—students, staff and families—we continue to build a community where every person matters, every day.
Primary Years
Maha Sinnathamby Ideas & Imagination Award Winners
A belated congratulations to Year 7 students Aanya D and Jiya J, along with Year 3 students Aditi B and Poppy T. In Term 3, these students entered the local Maha Sinnathamby Ideas & Imagination Award contest, and we are thrilled to find out that they won!
The Maha Sinnathamby Ideas & Imagination Award challenges young innovators to envision Springfield’s future – a city that’s smart, connected, and thriving. We are so proud of these students for submitting their fantastic ideas for consideration and congratulate them on having their contributions recognised.
Performing Arts
The Arts Term 4
Why Music Matters:
60% higher accuracy in Auditory Discrimination: Identifying sound differences, decoding words, and learning new languages.
Staffing
Welcome to Ms Abbey Guilfoyle who will be taking over some of Mrs Scott’s Speech and Communication students this term.
Arts Captains 2026
A very warm welcome to the new Arts team for 2026, Hannah T and Ali D who are both heavily involved in the Arts scene here at St Peters. Hannah and Ali will join the Middle Arts Leaders of Georgia B and Barossa O in leading the Arts through the final term of 2025 and into 2026. We look forward to their vision and leadership for an exciting program of events and opportunities for growth in 2026.
State Honours Ensemble Program
Congratulations to Alyssa B Year 10 who participated over the final weekend of the holidays at the State Honours Ensemble Program held at Griffith University Conservatorium of Music. Alyssa worked with leading Australian conductor Jenny Moon and performed as part of the Betty Beath Vocal Ensemble.
Performing Arts Showcase Concerts Term 4
Please join us in the coming weeks for the Semester 2 Performing Arts Showcase Concerts on Wednesday 15 October and Tuesday 21 October from 4:30pm- 5:45pm in the JHP Foyer. Performers are to arrive by 4:00pm and be in formal school uniform with clean shoes and neat and tidy hair.
ASCA Examinations
On Friday 17 October in PA1 the Australian Speech Communication Association examinations will be held. Good luck to all students and thanks to Mrs Kathy Wilson and Mrs Yasmin Scott for their preparation of the students. We look forward to celebrating your achievements.
Jacaranda Festival
Members of Allegro and Pizzicato Strings will be performing at the Jacaranda Festival to be held on Saturday 25 October at 9:10am at the Evan Marginson Park Goodna. Thanks to Ms Crellin for work in preparing this ensemble for this performance as this presents a wonderful opportunity for the younger musicians to perform and promote our college in the wider community. Students are to arrive by 8:30am and be in full formal uniform.
Studio Recitals
The Semester Two Studio Recitals will be held on Monday 27 and Thursday 30 October in the Learning Commons. Students will be nominated by their Private Tutor and then information will be sent to parents to nominate the preferred Recital Day and time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the Recital start time for tuning and placement so that each Recital commences on time.
Upcoming Events
15 October – PA Showcase #1
17 October – ASCA Speech and Communication Exams PA1
21 October – PA Showcase #2
25 October – Jacaranda Festival (Allegro Strings) TBC
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-6:00pm
21 November – Year 12 Valedictory Service
26 November – Junior Creative Showcase
28 November – Primary Celebration Service
29 November – 30 November – SHEP Primary
1 December – Secondary Presentation Evening
Mrs Geraldine Campbell Performing Arts Coordinator
Sport
Springfield Sport
Sports Bus Bookings
Students participating in AIC, QGSSSA, and SPW Sports at Indooroopilly must book a seat on the Term 4 Sports Bus via the 2025 SFD Sport Bus Manifest on Teams. This must be done through the student’s account. For assistance, please contact l.jacobs@stpeters.qld.edu.au.
GBC Term 1 Registration (2026)
Be part of St Peters Springfield history! Students in Years 6–11 are invited to register for Term 1, 2026 GBC Sport and help establish the foundation of sport at Springfield.
Sports on offer include Volleyball and AFL for boys, and Basketball and AFL for girls. Students must be available for training during the week and games on Saturdays, with schedules, trials and fixtures to be confirmed next term.
GBC games will be held on Saturdays between 8:00am and 11:30am, either at home or away.
Please refer to emails to access the registration link today!
Term 4 Primary Sport opportunities
Baseline Tennis (Ages 5-11)
When: Tuesdays: Starting 14 October – 25 November (7 Weeks)
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Location: Springfield Central Sports Complex Tennis courts
Program fee: $161.00 for 7 sessions ($23.00 per session)
Congratulations to the St Peters Track & Field team for their outstanding efforts at the QGSSSA Championships at the end of last term. The team delivered an exceptional performance, finishing in second place.
A special mention must go to our 16 Years and Opens teams for securing Age Championship pennants—a fantastic achievement.
Every athlete gave their all, and the results speak volumes about the hard work and determination that went into preparing for the Championships. Over 70 athletes participated in various events, with the standout performances being the following QGSSSA record breakers:
Genevieve R – 12 Years & Under High Jump Division A (1.59m)
Allira T – 17 Years & Over Shot Put Division A (15.71m)
Jenali B, Bronte G, Sierra W and Addison F – 16 Years 4 x 100m Relay Division A (48.72 sec)
I would like to extend my thanks to our exceptional team of coaches and Sports House staff for their unwavering support and guidance.
QGSSSA Winter Fixtures – Netball, Hockey, Volleyball and Tennis
The 2025 QGSSSA Winter Fixture season was a great success. Congratulations to the following teams, who won their respective premierships:
Open Netball
Open Volleyball
Senior A Tennis
Senior A Volleyball
Year 9A Volleyball
Year 8B Volleyball
This is three years in a row for our Open Volleyball team, and back-to-back premierships for our Open Netball team — an extraordinary achievement that reflects the strength, consistency, and determination of our senior athletes and coaching staff.
A huge thank you to all our coordinators, coaches, managers, and parents for your incredible support throughout the season. Your dedication, especially on those early Saturday mornings, has made a real difference for our teams. We couldn’t have enjoyed such a successful season without your commitment and encouragement. Special thanks also to our wonderful Parent Support Groups, whose involvement is vital to the ongoing success of St Peters Sport.
The dedication our girls have shown this term has been truly inspiring. Watching their progress each week has been a real highlight, and the improvement across all our sports has been outstanding. A special mention to our Year 12 girls, many of whom have represented St Peters for the final time. We couldn’t be prouder of your efforts, and we’re grateful for the memories and commitment you’ve brought to our sports teams over the years.
QGSSSA BADMINTON
Best of luck to our Years 10–12 students competing in the QGSSSA Badminton Championships on Saturday 11 October, and to our Years 7–9 students who will take to the courts on Saturday 18 October.
A huge congratulations to Navya T, who has been named Badminton Captain for 2025! We also extend our congratulations to the following students on their selection to the Open Badminton Team:
Alisha D
Ella F
Bella Q
Navya T
Jada W
Yihan X
We’re proud of all our athletes and wish them every success in their upcoming competitions! Please visit the St Peters App to access the latest version of the draw and locations for each team.
Miss Emily Moore Badminton Coordinator
QGSSSA JUNIOR AFL (YEARS 7–9)
We are looking forward to the upcoming Junior AFL season. The training schedule has been posted on the St Peters App, and students are reminded that any planned absences should be communicated in advance to Mr Hicks.
Please see below the competition dates:
Week 1 – Saturday 25 October Week 2 – Saturday 1 November Week 3 – Saturday 8 November Week 4 – Saturday 15 November Week 5 – Saturday 22 November (Year 9A and Junior B only).
BASKETBALL – Champion Basketball School of Queensland
Congratulations to our Open Basketball team, who proudly represented St Peters at the CBSQ Tournament, Queensland's Premier School Basketball competition, at the end of Term 3. The team delivered an outstanding performance, claiming the gold medal in the Division 2 Championship, with an undefeated tournament. With this victory, the team has now qualified to compete in Division 1 next year, highlighting the impressive growth of our Basketball program. Special thanks to Mike for his dedicated coaching and support throughout the tournament. This success would not have been possible without him.
Miss Georgia Smith Basketball Coordinator
TENNIS – Queensland Secondary Schools TEAM TENNIS
Congratulations to our Junior Girls Tennis Team for winning the 2025 Queensland Secondary Schools Team Tennis – Years 7–9 State Final in Rockhampton. This is a massive effort for the girls who competed over two days against the top tennis school teams in the state. St Peters won the tournament by six games!
Special mention to Tamanna A, who also won the Sportsmanship award for the tournament. A huge thank you to Mark Lewis, who coached the girls throughout the tournament.
Mrs Lija Marshall Tennis Coordinator
Rowing - Queensland Schools Championship Regatta
The Girls Rowing season for 2025 concluded at the end of Term 3 at the Queensland Schools Championship Regatta at QSRC Wyaralong on Saturday 20 September to Monday 23 September. The regatta was a true showcase of determination, teamwork, and resilience, and we are very proud of the way each crew represented our program.
Congratulations to the following girls who medalled on the day:
Gold – CG Yr 11 1X: Steph P
Silver – CG Yr 11 2-: Lily R and Steph P
SILVER Mix 8+ - Flynn G, Ted A, Luca K, Samuel M, Lily R, Mia M, Poppy Y, Steph P, Cox: Tess C
With these efforts, the squad secured 9th overall on the medal tally — a terrific result!
While we celebrate podium finishes, we also recognise the many athletes who achieved personal bests, made big improvements, or gained valuable race-day experience. These achievements are just as important and mark key milestones in each rower’s journey.
A huge thank you goes to our dedicated coaches for their tireless support and guidance over the weekend. We are also grateful to our parents and supporters for their encouragement and care across the weekend, with special thanks to those who provided an extra tent to keep our crews comfortable between races.
Congratulations again to all rowers, coaches, and families for making this regatta such a success. We look forward to building on this momentum as we head into the next stage of the season.
Mr Lachlan Allen Director of Rowing
WATER POLO – ALL SCHOOLS
During the first weekend of the school holidays, two St Peters teams proudly represented the College at the All Schools Water Polo competition. The Middle School Girls (Years 7–9) team displayed fantastic growth and sportsmanship, finishing 11th out of 16 teams. It was inspiring to watch the girls take on feedback and put it into action so quickly, especially against teams that had been training for weeks. Their tournament ended on a high with an impressive win over a team that was expected to beat them! A special mention also goes to our St Peters girls who played in the Barbarians team, helping secure the winning goal in the Junior Division. Well done to Ivy, Olive, and Isabelle for your excellent efforts and contributions to the team.
Congratulations to all our players for their enthusiasm, teamwork, and pride in representing St Peters! We look forward to more opportunities like this in the future.
Good luck to all teams competing in the Brisbane Metropolitan Junior Competition (BMJC) with the first round kicking off this Saturday 11 October. Please visit the St Peters App to access the latest version of the draw.
Miss Hannah Le Sage Water Polo Coordinator
Student Achievements
Athletics – Queensland All Schools
Congratulations to all students who represented St Peters at the Queensland Athletics All Schools competition over the school holidays. Students who have been selected to represent Queensland at the Australian All Schools event will be announced later in the term.
A special mention to the following students who placed in the top three for their events:
Mackenzie B – 2nd 3000m Race Walk
Emily B – 2nd Hammer Throw
Jenali B – 1st Discus and 2nd Shot Put
Gemma D – 1st 3000m and 2nd 1500m
Isla D – 2nd Pole Vault
Sadie D – 2nd Pole Vault
Addison F – 1st 100m Hurdles, 1st 400m Hurdles, and 2nd 400m
Sabine G – 3rd Pole Vault
Lilja J – 1st Pole Vault
Mia K – 2nd 200m, 3rd Shot Put, and 3rd Discus
Ava K – 2nd 2000m Steeple
Sophie M – 3rd High Jump
Lola O – 1st Triple Jump
Sierra W – 1st 400m and 2nd 800m
Water Polo - National State Championships
Congratulations to Lily E and Laura M, who represented Queensland at the Water Polo National State Championships in Canberra over the holidays. The Queensland U15 (Lily) & U17 (Laura) teams both won gold! Well done girls on this fantastic achievement!
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.
Ainslee Knight Acting Girls Sport Coordinator
Boys Sport
Welcome back after the Term 3 holiday break! I hope all boys are well refreshed and ready to take on Term 4 Sport with enthusiasm and high energy.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our boys on a brilliant season of AIC Tennis. We'd like to acknowledge our Tennis award winners from Term 3. St Peters has come away with seven premierships this year in the AIC Tennis competition, as well as the aggregate. Thank you to all the students, coaches and parents for a fantastic 2025 Tennis season.
AIC Tennis Premierships and Aggregate
Tennis Aggregate
1st IV Premiership
2nd IV Tied Premiership
3rd IV Premiership
4th IV Tied Premiership
8A Tied Premiership
7A Tied Premiership
7B Premiership
The following students represented St Peters at the Queensland All Schools Athletics Championships last week and medalled for their respective events:
Theo H (Year 12) 1st U18 Boys Long Jump (6.89m)
Tom S (Year 10) 1st U16 Boys Javelin (50.4m)
A fantastic achievement, well done on these results!
During the school holidays, St Peters students competed at the National State Championships for Water Polo. Congratulations to Jonah E (Year 10), who represented U15 Queensland, winning silver and scoring seven goals in the tournament!
Rowing
Rowers & Parents, A huge congratulations to all our rowers on your performances over the weekend! The regatta was a wonderful showcase of determination, teamwork, and resilience, and we are incredibly proud of the way each crew represented our program.
Medal Recap:
SILVER CB Year 11 4X+ - Joshua W, Lucas C, Samuel M, Sam B, Cox: Darcy W
SILVER CB Year 8 4X+ - Jerry L, Benjamin J, James K, McCulloch M, Cox: Ethan W
SILVER CB Year 9 4X+ - Luca Y, Beno S, Markus J, Ansel J, Cox: Ethan W
SILVER Mix 8+ - Flynn G, Ted A, Luca K, Samuel M, Lily R, Mia M, Poppy Y, Steph P, Cox: Tess C
The combined effort saw the SPLC squad finish 9th overall out of 56 schools competing the medal tally - A terrific result by the rowers! These results reflect the hard work and commitment shown by every athlete throughout training, and it was inspiring to watch that effort translate into racing.
We also want to take a moment to celebrate those athletes who may not have finished at the top of the field but achieved personal bests, showed huge improvements, or gained valuable race-day experience. These milestones are just as important as podium finishes and are an essential part of each rower’s journey. Every race contributes to growth, resilience, and the confidence to take on new challenges.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our coaching team, Andy, John, Zacha, Jack, James, Zoe, Caitlyn, Milena, for your tireless dedication with your athletes. Your commitment to the rowers development both on and off the water is deeply appreciated.
We also extend our gratitude to the parents and supporters who came along to cheer, provide encouragement, and look after our crews across the weekend. Your presence makes a world of difference. A special thanks as well to the families who went the extra mile by providing an additional tent your generosity and care ensured the rowers had the comfort and support they needed between races.
Congratulations again to everyone involved, rowers, coaches, and families, for making this weekend such a success.
We’re looking forward to building on this momentum as we head into the next stage of the season.
TRACK & FIELD
Our Track & Field athletes have also been busy this week making their final preparations for the 2025 AIC Track & Field Championships, which will be held at QSAC this Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October. We will be sure to keep everyone updated on the final result following the Championships.
ALL SCHOOLS WATER POLO
During the first weekend of the school holidays, two St Peters teams proudly represented the College at the All Schools Water Polo Competition.
Our Middle School Boys team (Years 7–9) came together for their very first tournament as a team and faced a challenging pool. The boys showed great teamwork and determination throughout the weekend, finishing fifth out of nine teams. We’re excited to see them build on this experience at the upcoming AIC Water Polo Gala Day in the coming weeks.
AIC SPORT SIGN UP – TERM 4 TRIALS AND TRAINING
Trials/Training
AIC Touch Football Trials will begin in Week 2. Students who have signed up will receive an email with details from Mr Barker.
AIC Water Polo Trials will be held at the 50m Pool on Monday 13 October from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, If you are successful in making a team, training will be held the following week: Monday 20 October, 6:00 – 8:00pm. For more information, please contact Miss Le Sage.
Australian Rules and Volleyball preseason training begins in Week 4 of Term 4
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.
ST PETERS ACHIEVEMENTS
To help St Peters celebrate the sporting achievements of students who have competed in a State or National teams, please complete the Microsoft forms – CLICK HERE
With hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of Sports, this will help us ensure your students achievements are not left unnoticed and can be considered for College celebrations.
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
