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eNews – Week 9, Term 2 2019

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From the Principal

juliashea_web-200x300-200x300In Australia it’s a truism that professional athletes, whether they seek to or not, assume the status of role model. And it’s through this lens that we judge their behaviour. Recently, the tennis world has provided us with a stark contrast. On the one hand, we have Ash Barty, the recently crowned French Open champion and now world number one. She’s ‘down to earth’, softly spoken, humble, and her roots and family are extremely important to her. On the other hand, we have Nick Kyrgios, whose brash genius took him to the final 16 at the world’s most famous tennis tournament at Wimbledon. Yet that achievement has been lost amidst his tantrums and racquet throwing and the repeated calls for him to get over his highly inflated sense of self-entitlement and to try throwing a dollop of humility in there somewhere.

For me, the most fascinating element of Barty’s career to date remains the period three years ago when she put her racquets away, rested, and briefly swung a bat for the Brisbane Heat. Her tennis career wasn’t in disarray but the enjoyment wasn’t there. A highly intelligent young lady, she made the decision to walk away and spend time with the people who made her happy.

Walking away is so often treated as a negative – the phrase itself has connotations of failure and weakness – when, in reality, a willingness to walk away from something is actually an expression of strength and control. In a world where it seems as if there is never enough time, it’s tempting to relegate things like self-observation to the back burner. After all, when there’s so much to be done, who has time for contemplation? But if you’re serious about making yourself the best version of you, then you need to find that time. Ash did, and as they say, the rest is history.

We’ve all been there as parents. The daughter who’s learnt violin for as long as you can remember, who has so much talent but then, out of the blue, tells you that she doesn’t want to play anymore. The amazing swimmer who’s been tracking that black line on the bottom of the pool for years and then decides that enough’s enough. The gifted academic who achieves an amazing ATAR, gets into the tertiary course she’s always dreamt of, only to find it’s not for her. As a parent, you feel so heavily invested in your daughter’s journey and we can’t help ourselves … Are you sure you want to quit? Maybe give it another 12 months and then see how you feel. You’ve come so far, it would be a shame for you to stop now. But we need to step back and give our senior girls, particularly, space for that contemplation. When our girls find themselves in a situation that no longer brings them the joy it once did, the ability for them to change it by taking a break, be it temporary or permanent, is the ultimate expression of power. Throughout my journey as a parent, I’ve lost a cellist and gained a dancer, I’ve lost a violinist and gained a State rower. Ash’s parents temporarily lost a tennis player but because they gave her the chance to leave, contemplate and return, they gained a Grand Slam champion. So, as we enter the three week break, let’s not see it just as a time for practice, practice and more practice, but a chance for thinking, reflection and recalibration. Perhaps if the basketball loving Nick Kyrgios followed Ash’s lead, he might benefit more from a season with an NBL club than yet more time spent wrestling with a game he claims he does not particularly enjoy.

Building Works

The Science Centre remains on track to be opened at the start of Term 4. The final windows should be in place by the end of the month, fully securing the building and limiting the impact of any future rain on the project. Over the holiday break, a canopy will be installed over the Stott Wing balcony allowing the girls to utilise this space even when the weather is inclement. Refurbishment of the Sarah Wing area will commence in Term 4 as soon as Science has relocated to the new centre. As this area is easily cordoned off from other facilities, these works will have little impact on the day to day running of the School.

Staffing

Alex McKay and Sarah English both return from maternity leave at the start of next term. This means we bid farewell to Matthew Houston and Danielle McGregor and thank them for the wonderful contribution they have made to Saints Girls. And of course, best wishes to Dani for the impending birth of her twins! Sari Noble commences some much deserved long service leave and Cat Davies also finishes her time with us.

Best wishes for the school holidays and I look forward to welcoming the girls back to school on Tuesday 23 July.

Julia Shea
Principal

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ELC Hat Ceremony

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‘Congratulations! Today is your day.
You’re off to great places! You’re off and away!’
– Dr Seuss

This week, we celebrated one of the biggest days on the ELC calendar: the Hat Ceremony!

Our newest Saints Girls were thrilled to receive their ‘big school’ hat and bag from the Year 12 Prefects before they start Mid-Year Reception next term.

“On Monday 24 June, the Mid-Year Reception girls, along with a group of their peers and teachers attended the school assembly, another component in their transition journey to school. Ms Suzanne Haddy, Head of Junior School presented the girls with their special gift of a School bag and hat to celebrate their transition to school. We were thrilled to share this special moment with them and as you can see by the photographs the children were beaming with pride. We wish all girls a wonderful start to school next term and look forward to hearing more about their continued journey at St Peter’s Girls’ School.” – Kirsty Porplycia (Assistant Director of Early Learning)

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#EMPOWHER in our Junior School

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As we come to the end of our second term teaching the #EMPOWHER course in our Junior School classes, I pause to reflect upon the wonderful work being done by our Junior School students and teachers in this area.

Working through a rich and rigorous curriculum, built on the evidence-based programs, ‘Bounce Back!’, ‘Kimochis’, ‘Positive Psychology in Action’, ‘Braingrow’, and incorporating the VIA Character Strengths, the teachers feel that we are making a true difference – focusing on key ideas about social issues, how we think, learn and behave, and building more resilient, positive people.

Each class engages in a Home Group lesson every week specifically focused on an aspect of the #EMPOWHER program, but because Junior school teaching is holistic, it permeates all that we do, and is constantly reinforced. We have already noticed a difference in our girls and their feeling of empowerment in day-to-day life.

I took time to visit classes and gather some comments from the students about the #EMPOWHER wellbeing lessons. They were absolutely delightful and insightful. Here are some of their thoughts:

“ I enjoy them because I’ve found out about using slow thinking to help us be successful.” – Stella (Year 5)
“I’ve really liked learning about our different emotions and why we have them.” – Emily (Year 3)
“I enjoyed watching the Braingrow videos and writing about how I can connect them to what happens in MY life.” -Zara (Year 4)
“This year Kimochi cat helped us learn not to be bossy. We have also learned how to bounce and have courage. We’ve been watching Hector’s World to learn about cyber bullying.” – Olivia (Year 1)
“I think it’s good because it teaches me all the positive parts of situations rather than negative. I need to be open and have a growth mindset to activities.” – Jodhi (Year 6)
“We have been learning to talk about what we are afraid of and how to give things a try.” – Harper (Reception)
“I learnt that it’s good to look on the bright side and think about the good things that have happened.” – Matilda (Year 2)

Examples of #EMPOWHER work

Your ongoing support at home is, as with every element of school, appreciated. In Term 2, each class received some posters with a magnet to take home and put on the fridge. These can be a very valuable source for discussion and a point of reference for supportive ideas. We have also placed overviews of each term’s course content on myLink so that you can follow up on the lessons and use them as prompts for ‘dinner table conversation’.

We, as staff, are very excited about the #EMPOWHER sessions and they will continue to develop and grow, based on reflection and feedback.

Shelley Hampton
Year 5 teacher and Junior School Wellbeing Coordinator

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Year 5/6 Netball Interhouse

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On Monday 24 June the Year 5/6 Netballers played in their annual Netball Interhouse. The teams were all eager to take out the win and showcase the skills they had learnt throughout the season.

Our student coaches, (Chloe Venning, Adele Eaton, Toni Christiansen, Sivanthi Sivasuthan, Efua Yawson, Charlotte Adams, Pearl Richards, Maddie Harrex and Grace Richards) who have been working with the girls under the guidance of senior coaches, Karen Braund, Rebecca Scott-Toms, Sophie Caon (Kennion ’16) and myself took the reins. They coached the girls, as well as umpired and scored each match providing feedback to the girls and ensuring strong combinations on court were maintained.

The competition was fierce with tight defence making scoring difficult. It all came down to the final match between Selwyn and Kilburn, with both teams having won their previous two matches against Kennion and Patteson. The game was a see-sawing affair with Selwyn winning by one goal to take out the 2019 Year 5/6 Netball Interhouse!

Thank you to all the girls for another wonderful season, our very special senior coaches and student coaches, to the teacher support staff (Sarah Braithwaite, Pauline Noblet and Liz Sandercock) and our umpires (Letitia Page-Thomson and Willow Stewart-Rattray). The season would not have run so smoothly without your support.

A final thank you to the families of the girls who assist with transport, scoring, cheering and encouragement from the sidelines and most importantly bringing oranges to half time!

Already looking forward to next season.

Alice Johnswood
Director of Netball

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Have You Considered Using The School Bus Service?

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Avoid the car park rush – just catch the School Bus!

Getting your daughter to and from school safely and on time is an important part of daily life at Saints Girls.

We offer a convenient, personalised bus service for our School families, catering for students who live in the north, south, east or west. We have five 24-seat buses which start at Tea Tree Gully, Golden Grove, West Lakes, Brighton and Mount Barker and two 11-seat vans servicing inner southern and inner northern suburbs. To ensure we are providing a convenient service for our School families, the exact route that each bus takes is regularly reviewed based on the addresses of students. The service will pick up and drop off your daughter at your door (when and where possible as determined by the Transport Manager). Our buses and vans are operated by experienced and qualified drivers, who are part of our staff, chosen to meet the high standards set by the School. All vehicles are equipped with mobile phones for last minute bookings or cancellations and emergency communication.

Bus use is charged on a per trip basis ($7 per trip*) or students can have a Term Pass ($310*), which allows for unlimited trips for the term.

If you are interested in using the School’s bus service please contact the Transport Manager, Peter Anderson, on 0419 830 458 or by email to panderson@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

*Prices current as at 28 June 2019

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Emily – A Musical Coming to Saints Girls!

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In 2017 our sister school Perth College embarked on an amazing artistic adventure. To celebrate a milestone in their school’s history, the Director of Arts, Danny Parker, and Director of Music, Chris Goff, decided to write Emily, a musical based on the life of Sister Emily Ayckbowm, who started the Community of the Sisters of the Church.

This musical was presented to all of the Sisters of The Church Schools, including Saints Girls, at the biennial Sisters of the Church Music Festival, held in Tasmania in 2018. To celebrate our 125th anniversary we are now bringing this show to St Peter’s Girls’ School.

Emily is a one-hour musical and will be held in the Chapel in Week 1, 24 – 25 July at 7pm. Entry is free and there is no need to book.

Among the 20 girls involved in the cast and band, the musical will feature Year 11s Isabelle Norman as Sister Emily and Victoria Thorp as the Archbishop of Canterbury. The premise of the musical is that the Chapel is for sale and Sisters from the Community of the Sisters of the Church are looking to purchase the building in order to turn it back into a school for underprivileged children. Our ‘Realtor’ for the evening will be Sophie Norman (Year 9) and we also have Old Scholars Charlene Lee (Selwyn ’18) and Nicola Jones (Selwyn ’18) involved in the production.

Mr Goff and Mr Parker are both flying in from Perth to direct the musical over the coming school holidays and we look forward to hosting them here at Saints Girls as they support our girls in this very exciting venture.

Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music

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Year 4s Visit Burnside Council Chambers

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On Wednesday 26 June, both Year 4 classes experienced first-hand what it is like to be an elected member of the City of Burnside Council. This excursion explored the central idea, ‘Societies have different systems for making decisions that influence the lives of citizens’, under the transdisciplinary theme of ‘How we organise ourselves’.

The students were fortunate to spend time with Burnside Mayor, past staff member and Old Scholar Anne Monceaux (nee Harrington, Kennion ’66) in the Council Chambers where she explained how local governments function as well as how the services provided by the Council support the community. She also discussed her role on Council, her influences and the attributes one requires for a place in public service.

Some of the questions the Year 4s asked Mayor Monceaux were;

“If you went back in time, would you still want to be mayor and why?” – Zara
“What was your job before you became Mayor? Did it help you with skills a Mayor needs?” – Iris
“If you could change anything about the council area what would you change, and why?” – Lola
“Has your education at St Peter’s Girls inspired you in your current role? If so, how?” – Maddison
“What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your role as Mayor?” – Abbie
“How do you deal with conflict with members of the council?” – Diya

Students then visited the library and had a ‘behind the scenes’ look at how the library system functions and its important place in the community.

Rebecca Riley and Shane Davidson
Year 4 Teachers

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State Selection for Year 6 Hockey Talent

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Congratulations to Year 6 student Winnie Vartuli who has been selected in the School Sport SA 12U girls’ hockey team! She will be travelling to Bendigo in August to compete.

“I started playing hockey when I was 8 years old for Burnside Primary School and Adelaide Hockey Club. I now play Under 13 for Adelaide Hockey Club and for Saints Girls. I usually train once a week for school and once a week for club. I recently competed in the Under 13 State Zone championships over the June long weekend and our team won out of all Under 13 girls’ hockey clubs. I enjoy playing in defence/half back.” – Winnie Vartuli

Good luck Winnie!

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Book Week 2019

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Dress Up Day will be held on Friday 23 August 2019

Come dressed as your favourite book character! There will be class parades during a special Junior School Assembly at 8.40am in the Arts Centre. Parents are most welcome to attend.

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Opportunity to Join Our Board of Governors

St Peter’s Girls’ School is a leading ELC to Year 12 Anglican and International Baccalaureate World School located in Stonyfell, just 5km from Adelaide’s CBD. With transformational capital works and cutting-edge curriculum offerings, the School has never been in a better position.

To help lift Saints Girls to even greater heights, an opportunity has arisen for two new members to join the School’s highly experienced, voluntary Board of Governors. Skills and experience sought include (but are not limited to) finance, risk, tertiary education or industry. Responsibilities will involve membership of the full Board and at least one subcommittee. High levels of commercial and political acumen complemented by exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, governance and stakeholder management capacity are all essential qualities. AICD qualifications would be highly regarded. This is an exciting opportunity to make a valuable contribution in supporting girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Please visit henderconsulting.com.au to apply.

For further information about St Peter’s Girls’ School, visit stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

Applications should be addressed to Andrew Reed or Justin Hinora. For a confidential discussion, please call (08) 8100 8827.

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Rostrum Voice of Youth

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On 22 June, Misha Yagnik (Year 7), Anika Bruin (Year 9) and Holly Wallman-Craddock (Year 10) competed in the Rostrum Voice of Youth State Finals. For their prepared speeches, the girls spoke passionately on topics close to their heart. In the Junior section, Misha used the topic ‘Timing is Everything’ to explore how the timing of World War I actually inspired many literary masterpieces and provided engaging and hilarious personal anecdotes to emphasise the importance of timing. Also in the Juniors, Anika used the topic ‘On Target’ to discuss the ignorance of some politicians towards current global issues, using the ‘Doomsday Clock’ as a compelling symbol of humanity’s self-destructive nature. Holly, in the Senior section, made astute observations about the stigma surrounding feminism. The girls also delivered 3-minute impromptu speeches for which they only had 15 minutes to prepare. The girls captured the audience’s attention with their enlightening topics of choice. All three girls should be very proud of themselves for the way they spoke and the superb way in which they represented the School!

The girls are pictured here with The Hon Rachel Sanderson MP (Selwyn ’86).

Aditi Tamhankar
Debating and Public Speaking Prefect

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Science and Engineering Challenge

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On 24 June, 31 Year 10 girls from St Peter’s Girls headed to the National Wine Centre to compete against seven other schools in the Adelaide heat of the Science and Engineering Challenge, a program run by The University of Newcastle. The girls were selected by Science and Maths staff as those who had good engineering knowledge, were good problem solvers, or displayed great teamwork skills. Many of the girls chosen were a triple threat in this regard, demonstrating evidence of all three!

The girls were divided into teams and worked to score points by completing a range of tasks including devising codes to send their teammates messages using coloured lights, creating an earthquake proof tower, designing and building a table and chair, inventing a functional bionic hand, and devising the ideal combination of power sources to provide low-cost electricity to a town. The girls displayed courage and creativity, and great resilience when faced with difficulty in their tasks. At the end of the day we achieved a second place position, but it was noted that the scores in this particular heat were the highest the organisers had seen for some time, so our students should be very proud of their efforts. Hopefully some of the students gained insight into some aspects of science and engineering, and it will encourage them to study STEM subjects in Year 11.

Emily Gough
Head of Science

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Year 12 Nutrition Students Visit UniSA

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Everyone likes to eat some form of junk food, don’t they? The Year 12 Nutrition class selected some Middle School tasting panels to do just this, while comparing to a ‘healthier’ food version. They then completed a sensory evaluation. To help construct the summative practical report this taste testing was used for, our students visited UniSA City East campus to see professional taste testing rooms first hand. Before viewing the taste testing rooms, our students enjoyed making (and tasting) their own ricotta cheese!

The venture to UniSA was also for the purpose of enquiring into the careers studying nutrition can lead to. Our students were lucky enough for this career information session to be run by the Program Director of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences Program herself, Evangeline Mantzioris, who is also a practicing Dietician. They gained valuable insight into the university course structure and its many career opportunities. It has hopefully inspired our future Nutritionists or Dieticians!

Vicki Dent
Year 12 Nutrition Teacher

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Year 7 Science Students Explore Adelaide Zoo

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As part of the Year 7 Science Curriculum, students have been studying Animal Classification and Ecosystems. The culmination of this unit was an excursion to Adelaide Zoo and the Adelaide Botanic Garden. The excursion focused on taxonomy and adaptations. At the Zoo, students focused on structural features of both native and foreign animals and how these adaptations help them survive in their natural habitat. At the Adelaide Botanic Garden students investigated desert and rainforest plants and their adaptations, and also looked at the possibility of these plants surviving in their own back yards.

Roger Mills
Science Teacher

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Our Environment Club Needs Your Help!

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Do you have spare wool that you do not wish to use or throw out? We would love any donations of wool. The Environment Club wishes to create croquet blankets for Red Cross. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help please contact Anna Stefopoulos, the staff facilitator of the Environment Club; astefopoulos@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

Lucy White and Lucy Young
Environment Club

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Senior Drama Production – I, Pandora

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The senior Drama students have been working hard on their production for this year – I, Pandora – and it is shaping up to be an evocative and creative show! An original piece, it interweaves both the ancient tale of Pandora and a more contemporary story of a woman whose choices open the lid on a range of unfortunate consequences. The play will run on August 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm in the Arts Centre. Don’t forget to mark the dates in your diary.

Tickets via www.trybooking.com/BDNIZ

Michael Butler-Wills
Head of English/Drama Teacher

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Junior School Vacation Care – Countdown is On!

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Our next instalment of Junior School Vacation Care is almost here. We have some great activities guaranteed to keep the children entertained through the break. With an array of excursions and on-site adventures, there is plenty of fun to be had.

Places are limited, so please click here to secure your booking now!

Vacation Care Program – July 2019
Click here to book Vacation Care

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School Shop Holiday Hours

The School Shop will be open on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July from 9am – 5pm.

School Shop

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Community Golf Day

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St Peter’s Girls’ Community Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14 November.

Book your spot to play on the day and network with other community members and businesses connected to our School: www.trybooking.com/ZZHE

Community Golf Day Information

If you require further information about this event, please contact Melissa Westgate in the Community Relations office via mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2244.

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Seat of Encouragement – Style a Tile

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Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make your mark on our new Science Centre.

Purchase and personalise a tile for our ‘Seat of Encouragement’ and leave a legacy for generations of Saints Girls. Many tiles also include inspiring quotes to further empower our girls.

Secure your tile via www.trybooking.com/BARQD.

If you require more information or have any constructive feedback to add value to achieving our collective goal, please contact Melissa Westgate via 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

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Saints Girls Now on Instagram!

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The School is proud to launch our newest social media offering to celebrate our fantastic community.

We look forward to sharing exciting images and cutting-edge videos showcasing life at Saints Girls. Be a part of the action and follow us via @stpetersgirlsschool

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GIRL POWER Workshops

Our mission at GIRL POWER is to foster a positive mindset, inner confidence and resilience in young girls through fun and interactive workshops. Our workshops are based on positive psychology principles and delivered by way of creative and engaging activities. Girls come away from a GIRL POWER workshop knowing themselves better, understanding the power they have over their own lives and with increased social awareness.

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For more information, visit www.girlpowerworkshops.com.au

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Code Camp Winter Holidays

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Code Camp is returning to St Peter’s Girls these winter holidays. Girls and boys have fun with friends while building important skills including logic, creativity, problem-solving, app and game development.

This camp is from Wednesday 10 July to Friday 12 July, and St Peter’s Girls will be hosting Spark, Web Hackers and Little Heroes.

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Bookings can be made via www.codecamp.com.au/stpetersgirls

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Sports News

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AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL

Open – Saints 3.2-20 defeated by Scotch 5.5-35
The girls played their best game yet this week. Although we just missed out on the win, Saints demonstrated their incredible improvement and talent throughout the game. For the full four quarters they each played their positions so well, laid hard tackles and had some great kicking and disposals. Special mention must go to Portia Maerschel and Saskia Jonats who both showed their football talent throughout the game. They both read the ball so well and gave it their all. They were perfect examples of how much this team has developed in footy skills throughout the season. Overall, the girls communicated with each other like a team and we certainly gave Scotch some tough competition. – Isabella Bernardi (captain)

Middle – Saints 0.0-0 defeated by Scotch 6.14.50
Scotch College was a tough opponent last Friday night. Our defenders worked hard, making some excellent marks and hard tackles when required. We were able to move the ball out of defence and to half-forward often, thanks to Ella Dnistriansky, Dayna Petruzzella and others. When attacking we kicked and marked well down the wings of the oval but, unfortunately, could not finish our work up the field. The girls gave it their all and are looking to work on a number of areas as we move towards Term 3. – Dan Searle

BADMINTON

On Saturday 22 June, Saints badminton players from each team competed in their last match of the term against Wilderness, except for the C2 team who played Woodcroft and defeated them convincingly 6-0. Overall, the teams had won 4 out of 6 games, showing a consistently strong performance against the opponents. Again, there were some impressive and dominating plays coming from the Open A and B teams. The girls have encountered some difficulties from Wilderness’ smart game strategies, but they still displayed excellent skills on court and genuinely played better than the opponents. It was another unfortunate loss for the Open D and E girls, however, over the course of this season, the new badminton players have shown great improvements in skills, tactics, and confidence. It is amazing to see the girls’ enthusiasm and persistent efforts on court.

Overall, this term has been very successful for the Open A and B teams who compete for the shield of the season. After the last match of the term on Saturday, players from these two teams find themselves undefeated so far this season. Congratulations to the A and B players for their excellent results and effort, and also to all the badminton girls who trained and competed with passion. It was an amazing half of a season, and we look forward to continuing our hard work in Term 3. – Amy Li (Captain)

Open A – Saints 5 defeated Wilderness 1
Open B – Saints 6 defeated Wilderness (B2) 0
Open C1 – Saints 3 defeated Wilderness 3 (on points)
Open C2 – Saints 6 defeated Woodcroft 0
Open D – Saints 0 defeated by Wilderness (D1) 6
Open E – Saints 1 defeated by Wilderness 8

HOCKEY

Open A – Saints 1 defeated by Trinity 4
Open A played another great game against Trinity on the weekend and, despite losing, demonstrated our team values and improvement from the first game of the season against them. The opposition’s defence was extremely strong but we managed to score a goal in the third quarter. Special mention to Belle Black and Emma Carrodus who worked together well by creating 2v1s and goal scoring opportunities. Our young guns, Bridgette Leach and Amelia Lucas, were a big influence on the field and played a great game. The girls have improved significantly throughout the season and we look forward to the remainder of the season! – Olivia Goldsmith (captain)

Open B – Saints 0 defeated by Seymour 4
The girls were playing with only 10 players but you could not tell out on the field playing against a full strength Seymour team. The girls kept them scoreless until half time. They went down 4-0, and Georgia reluctantly put the goalie gear on but once in the gear did a great job stopping many shots on the line. All the girls worked hard right until the end. – Will Stapleton (coach)

Year 3-4 – Saints 2 defeated by Pembroke 3
The girls played a very strong game, especially in defence, using their strong hitting and passing skills to clear the ball away from our goal. The structure of the team whilst on the pitch was great and again prevented Pembroke from scoring more than they did. The two goals we scored were the perfect example of teamwork, with each being assisted into the net by someone other than the shooter – an essential skill that will be used throughout each player’s future hockey career. One thing to work on for next season is the accuracy of each pass. I have loved coaching each and every one of the Minkey girls this season and wish all the girls good luck for their future endeavours on the pitch. – Carla Lawrence (coach)

LACROSSE

Under 11 Blue – Saints Blue 4 defeated by Saints White 6
The two Saints teams were excited to play against each other. Matilda Birmingham (Year 3) did well at fighting for ground balls. In addition, Ruby Kelly (Year 3) and Neela (Year 3) did great at sticking to their players closely in defence. Also in defence, Chelsea Francis (Year 3) was fantastic at keeping her stick straight up and blocking the opposition to stop them from shooting. In the first half Lilly Meo (Year 3) was our goalie who ran out of the circle to get the ball to stop the opposition from shooting on her. She also got a terrific goal in the last thirty seconds of the match. Amelia Lively (Year 3) once again used her quick pace to get the ball from our goalie and transitioned it into attack. Goal scorers were Ruby (1), Amelia (2) and Lilly (1). Best players were Amelia and Lilly. – Lucy Martin (coach)

Under 11 White – Saints White 6 defeated Saints Blue 4
It was a fun competition this week for the Saints White team as they played against their rivals and friends! The White team played an excellent game of lacrosse, leading the whole game with a total of 6 goals. The girls are improving their defensive skills and are learning the benefits of close defence, including the ability to easily intercept opposition’s passes. Best players this week were Matilda Wilkin and Claris Stolcman, who consecutively helped the team out in the midfield, running down the line and ensuring accurate and clear passes. This week at training we will look at fast and aggressive ground ball pick-ups and dodging our players in attack to score goals.

Keep up the great work girls, you played an excellent game of lacrosse this week – Saints White should be very proud of their hard work, enthusiasm and inclusiveness, even without any sub players for a rest! – Courtney Tasker and Sophie Auricht (Coach)

NETBALL

Year 8/9 Knockout Netball
Our Year 8/9 Knockout team ventured to Heathfield on Friday 21 June to participate in Round 1 of the Knockout Competition. We were to play three matches against Heathfield High School, Cornerstone College and Murray Bridge High School with the winning team progressing to Round 2.

We drew Heathfield in our first match and after an even first quarter we managed to pull away in the second and were 19-11 up at half time. The girls continued to build on their lead, coming away winners 41-22.

Murray Bridge High School were up next, but they were no match for our team defence and fast attacking play. A truly dominant performance saw us win 62-9.

Our final match was against Cornerstone College, with a win seeing us progress to Round 2, so the girls were keen to start strongly. We picked up where we left off from our last match and ran away to a 20-8 lead at half time. Cornerstone lifted their intensity in the third quarter but we managed to match it and increased our lead to 17 at three quarter time. We saved our best quarter to last, winning it 17-2 and completing our undefeated run with the final score 50-18.

Our mid-court of Alexia Politis, Ellie Humphrey and Charlie Fishlock ran all day! They moved the ball quickly through the middle, hit the circle edge to feed, and used exceptional decision-making when feeding.

Our defensive line of Lucy White, Ruby Deakin, Willow Stewart-Rattray and Chloe Porter were unstoppable at times, working together to create turnover after turnover and making the avenue to goal very difficult for the opposition. They pounced on loose balls and turned half-chances into intercepts. They were able to do this because of the full court pressure applied by our GS, GA, WA and C further up the court. True TEAM DEFENCE!

Our goalies, Annie Warrick, Joss Forster and Chloe Porter shot and moved beautifully in every match. They rotated, used their feeders and most importantly finished off with amazing shooting accuracy.

Well done to all players and thank you to the parents and families who came out and supported. We now take on Brighton High School and St Mary’s College in Round 2. – Alice Johnswood

Open A – Saints 36 defeated by Scotch 51
Saints played an undeniably challenging game and were defeated by Scotch. The game was highly defensive and one on one from the beginning. Saints started strongly by swiftly transitioning the ball from midcourt to the goal third allowing goalies to score. Girls easily and effectively worked through Scotch’s zones intercepting at any opportunity. In both attack and defence girls were patient and effort was put in by all girls who took court. No matter what Scotch did on court, each Saints player was patience in bringing the ball out of defence and working in our goal third to get to circle edge. In the final quarter, Scotch intercepted many balls and ignited the pressure, but Saints’ teamwork and collaboration to play high level netball was evident as each girl on court put out 100% effort. Hannah Freeman was best on court once again as her constant defensive pressure was effective causing numerous errors in the opponents plays. Hannah played a tight one on one defensive game and worked hard each quarter in order to turn the ball around. Throughout the game Saints worked together and fought for every ball from the start of the game. The girls should be extremely proud of their efforts and development from the start of the season. – Sivi Sivasuthan (captain)

Open B – Saints 26 defeated by Scotch 39
The Open Bs played Scotch, losing an incredibly tight game. Scotch was a strong team, however, the girls worked hard in defence to prevent many goals. Charlotte White filled in for this game in GK and did an impeccable job intercepting most passes coming her way! All girls worked hard in attack and kept the ball down our end for the first three quarters. Sadly Scotch pulled ahead in the last quarter. Well done to all the girls! – Eve Habel

Open C – Saints 29 defeated by Scotch 49

Open D – Saints 11 defeated by Scotch 67

Open E1 – Saints 8 defeated by Pembroke 38
Although the Saints Open Es match against Pembroke on Saturday wasn’t our best scoring game this season, all the girls put in a great effort throughout the whole game. Although our passes were a little rushed to start with, we worked on slowing the ball down and playing carefully as the game went on. This particularly helped us with our ball movement around the goal circle, despite the opposition’s tight defence. Altogether it was an enjoyable game and a big thanks to Maddie for stepping in as our coach! – Hannah Brown

Open E2 – Saints 15 defeated by Pembroke 20

Year 9A – Saints 14 defeated by Scotch 40
This week the 9As put up a good fight against Scotch. While the end score may not have been what we wanted, the players did an extremely good job. The shooters were shooting well, and the defence managed to keep the opposing shooters second guessing. The first quarter was played well, and everyone was doing their best against the strong opposition. The second and third quarters were also very strong from our team, but we were getting tired fast. At the last quarter, even though we were down a lot, we didn’t give up. The defence worked the ball out of defence really well by utilising the WD and GD, especially Ruby Deakin. Ella Dnistriansky also filled in for us and she did an amazing job at shooting, even though it was her first game with us. Milly Brett also played very well in GD, especially since she just recovered from an injury. Overall, our team played extremely well against Scotch and we continued to not give up despite the score. – Lucy White

Year 9B – Saints 33 defeated by Scotch 48

Year 9C – Saints 32 defeated by Scotch 34
The 9Cs played an ‘on the edge’ game from start to finish. Leading in the third quarter by two we unfortunately weren’t able to carry this with us into the final quarter. The girls never stopped fighting or working together as a team. – Merridy Nicholls

Year 9/10 – Saints 13 defeated by Concordia 64
Despite not coming away with a win, the girls put in a lot of effort right until the end of the game. The way the girls used the space on the court and worked together to get the ball down to the shooters was immensely satisfying to watch. It was also fantastic to see everyone keeping their eyes on the ball and being ready for backup. The girls should all be proud of how hard they worked and of how they made sure to still enjoy playing. A big thank you to Gracie Ganzis, Caitie Walker and Ayshviina Nair for filling in and to all of the girls for their willingness and flexibility in trying different positions. – Sophie Caon

Year 8A – Saints 30 defeated Scotch 24
We all came together and played a great game to beat the undefeated Scotch team. Our shooters combined well and managed to shoot accurately with really tall defenders, the mid-court fed cleanly to our shooters and put defensive pressure all down the court, resulting in many turnovers. The defenders worked tirelessly to turn the ball over, special mentions to Madison Liddy for her amazing work as WD. – Willow Stewart-Rattray

Year 8B – Saints 28 drew with Scotch 28

Year 8C – Saints 30 defeated Pembroke 14
The girls played an amazing game which was fast paced. Saints implemented strategic set-ups for passes that led to goals. Although the entire team played exceptionally well throughout the game, the girls who stood out the most to the coaches were Lydia Tolley and Georgina Wakeham who shot all of our goals with little to no rebounds, and with the addition of Lucy Schirripa and Isabella Lowry in WD and C, who got the ball down the court to the goal circles quickly yet efficiently. Once again, everyone played an important role in the win on Saturday. Great job to all who played this term. – Mikaela Udall

Year 7A – Saints 22 defeated by Scotch 34

Year 7B – Saints 30 defeated Scotch 20
The girls played really well throughout the game. In the first quarter, our opposition held strong making us all fight harder. Thanks to Ayla Blaskett and Marcella Tolley’s amazing shooting, we managed to catch up to Scotch. Also, our mid-court was very strong and Charlie Edwards worked hard to bring the ball down to the goal third. We put up a very strong fight and, in the end, the score showed their hard work and effort. Good job girls! – Ruby Adams

Year 7C – Saints 2 defeated by Seymour 18
This week the girls experimented with playing different positions, which was a great opportunity to step out of their comfort zone. Alyssa Trinh showed persistence as she had a small fall but was able to get back up and play the game. The girls put in 110% throughout the game. Great job girls. – Naadiya Ishaq

SOCCER

Open A – Saints 1 defeated by Pembroke 2
The Open A team versed Pembroke and unfortunately lost in a very competitive game. Tahlia Towers played up this week and did an amazing job. She not only saved many shots as goalkeeper in the first half, but also scored our only goal! Olivia Law also deserves an honourable mention for her great job as goalie in the second half, stopping Pembroke from scoring many crucial goals. Unfortunately, we were unable to execute our skills this week, which resulted in us conceding two goals. However, the girls didn’t drop their heads and kept fighting until the very end. I commend them on their efforts so far this season and look forward to coming back and improving next term. – Ellie Anderson (captain)

Open B – Saints – match postponed

Middle A – Saints 1 defeated by Scotch 2
The girls played a strong game this week. After previously losing to Scotch 7-0, the girls were determined to achieve a better score. The girls worked well as a team; defending as one and attacking as one. Despite Scotch scoring first, the girls equalised in the final minutes of the first half – congratulations to Apurva Ichalkaranje for her goal! In the second half the girls played their best half of the season yet, however, unfortunately Scotch managed to score a lucky goal. Despite being a goal down the girls continued to work hard and Georgia Evans, Emily McCorley, and Azaan Singh should all be proud of their efforts and were stand out players in the match. This match was a good end to the term, and I can’t wait for the final few games of next term! – Dom Rigby (coach)

Middle B – Saints 0 defeated by Seymour 4
The girls were kept in their own half most of the time but held strong to only be 1-0 down by half time. In the second half a couple of lucky shots slipped in.

Soccer can be a funny game and it’s always a delight to see the girls supporting each other whilst having a bit of a laugh along the way. There are moments of great skills from the girls and they are really beginning to understand how to position better, when is the right moment to tackle, and passing the ball a lot better. Good effort today girls, played in good spirits with some funny moments too. – Kerry Hudson (coach)

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eNews – Week 8, Term 2 2019

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From the Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School

Witness the Fitness

Kate Mortimer‘Witness the Fitness’ are the words that Year 12 have heard (and lived) for the past few weeks in their #EMPOWHER lessons. They have been participating in a variety of 25 minute fitness workouts including aerobic circuits, Zumba and challenging HIIT sessions. These sessions have been intentionally difficult, requiring the girls to push past their perceived physical limits. The reasoning that we provided the girls of why we were running the sessions would not surprise anyone. Foremost is the fact that vigorous exercise produces endorphins, which naturally make you feel better, increase your energy levels and improve your mood. Year 12 is also a year of high stress, so 25 minutes of hard exercise forces you to stop thinking about school work. It is impossible to think about tasks or exams when blood is being directed to muscles and you are concentrating on instructions. Other benefits include the personal satisfaction that comes from completing a hard workout as well as the bonding that takes place between the girls when they complete a difficult endeavour together.

While all of the above are worthwhile benefits of vigorous exercise, they will not necessarily result in continued behaviour or the formation of a habit of exercising. The reason for this is quite simple and can be explained by author Steven Covey who, in ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’, argued that forming a habit requires three key elements. Knowledge, skills and desire. The girls already had the knowledge. One cannot dispute that they all clearly understood that exercise was beneficial to their health. Of course, this also applies to the Australian adult population. Most Australian adults know that exercise is beneficial, but many do not exercise or prioritise fitness. Desire, or the use of independent will to complete a task was present in some girls, but absent in many when it came to regular fitness sessions at home. But interestingly, their desire in regard to attending these sessions was high. Participation rates for ‘Witness the Fitness’ were over 98%. Girls came to sessions on time, enthusiastically and openly spoke about looking forward to working out.

There is though, a very particular skillset needed to complete 3 x 25 minute vigorous exercise sessions each week and, prior to starting this unit, I asked the girls who would be confident to lead the year group in a 25 minute interval workout. Three students raised their hands. Therein was the baseline reason of why ‘Witness the Fitness’ was needed. The aim was that at the conclusion of the unit, every girl would be able to complete a hard interval workout, within a very confined space (think bedroom, hotel room or park) and that all they needed was 25 minutes. It was through the provision of the skills, doing these together and the positive feelings that resulted from their participation that gave the girls the best chance of making regular vigorous exercise a habit. The feedback provided from the girls was overwhelmingly positive, with the request for more sessions a clear indication that ‘Witness the Fitness’ is here to stay. I thank Samantha O’Brien, Jenni Manson and Dan Searle for their willingness to join me in leading sessions and working out with the girls.

Today also saw the conclusion of the Year 10 and Year 11 exams. I spoke with the girls prior to the commencement of the exams about maintaining their perspective throughout and, most importantly, to set aside time to really consider their results. Exams are an entirely predictable entity. There will be easy, moderate and hard questions. Expect them, prepare for them and if you encounter difficulty, you must answer the question of why this was. Was it simply a hard question that was intentionally there to test higher-order thinking? Could your preparation have been better? Was your studying actually effective? It is the answers to these questions which will result in improvement in future exams.

Kate Mortimer
Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School

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Saints Girls Win Shark Tank eSchool

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Year 11 Business Innovation students Sabrina Passelli, Sarah Pike and Mahala Truscott have won first prize in the inaugural Shark Tank eSchool Venture Showcase.

The program encourages students to think creatively and develop solutions to real-world problems, while prototyping their ideas and pitching their presentations to a panel of experts. The girls competed against 500 students in 120 teams from schools across the State in presenting to a panel chaired by RedBalloon founder and Shark Tank judge Naomi Simson at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Wednesday. The judges praised their efforts in teaming with Walk for Life, a large-scale aid project of the Glencoe Foundation, which has provided free treatment for children with congenital clubfoot deformity in Bangladesh since 2009. Their team goal was to modify the clubfoot brace worn post-surgery to improve comfort and foot positioning.

The girls will donate their $5,000 prize money to the Walk for Life foundation to help realise their project.

Gabriele Trobbiani
Business and Enterprise Teacher

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Back to the Futures

Our fantastic Futures Program continues to go from strength to strength, following the success of our recent Market Day.

Unique to our Middle School, the program exposes our Year 7 and 8 students to the concept of Entrepreneurship. With advice from industry mentors, girls create mini companies to develop products or services, often to help solve a real-world problem.

Take a look at the video below to see this innovative program in action!

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Familiar Face at ‘Business Chicks’ Breakfast

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On Thursday morning, a fortunate table of guests including two Year 12 students and some of our staff had the opportunity to attend a very special ‘Business Chicks’ breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Old Scholar The Hon Julie Bishop (Kilburn ’73) inspired the room with stories surrounding her trailblazing career. She reminisced about growing up in Adelaide, becoming a litigation lawyer and how she decided to run as a candidate for the seat of Curtin in 1998. She also detailed the time she served as a Minister in a range of portfolios including Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2018. Some of the inspirational topics the audience enjoyed most were her funny stories and insights into meeting the world’s most influential leaders.

There are so many Saints’ success stories and it’s always wonderful to have these special opportunities to celebrate our Old Scholars and their achievements.

Melissa Westgate
Foundation Manager

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Guest Experts Lead Enterprising Forum

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The Year 12 Business and Enterprise Forum was held at the School on Tuesday, giving girls the opportunity to question a panel of business leaders on a range of topics, from deregulation of shopping hours and big data abuse, to start up failures.

The panel featured:
Jenny Paradiso – Managing director and Co-Founder, Suntrix Solar – Telstra Business of the Year – Telstra Businesswoman of the Year
Jason Haseldine – Director of Finance and Administration, St Peter’s College
Professor Noel Lindsay – Pro Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurship/Dean of Business, University of Adelaide

Girls will use the information as valuable primary sources in completing their investigation assignment. The School thanks the participants for their time and valuable contributions.

Gabriele Trobbiani
Business and Enterprise Teacher

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Top End to the Season for Year 5 Blue Netball

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Year 5 Blue – Saints 11 defeated Walford 5
The girls ended this season really well with a great win, also their first win of the season! We managed to score 11 goals which was achieved through the teamwork and persistence of all the girls.

Eliza Brill Reed and Alison Francis made plenty of intercepts, while Eve Dillon, Adjoa Yawson, Aurelia Pyne and Jiahui Zhang scored lots of goals in the ring. Pollyanna Townsend, Hannah Dillon and Lucy Tulloch all worked well defending and moving the ball down the court.

It has been a pleasure to see the girls growing as a team and as individual netballers. This season, we have spent a lot of time on making space when attacking the ball. In this game, it was clear that the girls took this training on board; each time we made a turnover, the girls ran back and were able to lead forward for the ball. They showed positive team spirit by trying their best even when they were in their non-preferred positions. It has been a tough season with many losses, but we couldn’t be prouder of the sportsmanship that the girls showed, always congratulating and shaking hands with the opposition and still cheering at the start of each quarter with gusto!

Rebecca Scott-Toms, Charlotte Adams and Efua Yawson
Year 5 Blue Coaches

“I think we’ve had a great season because we all worked together as a team and tried our hardest. We have grown so much as players and really developed our skills. We were lucky enough to win our last game and it was so exciting.” – Eve Dillon

“This netball season has been very enjoyable because I’ve been able to play sport with my friends and we work well together as a team. Our first win was so much fun because we’d never had the joy of winning as a team before.” – Alison Francis

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Saints Girls Visit Saints Boys

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In Week 6, the Year 5 and 6 cohorts travelled to St Peter’s College Junior School to undertake an activity day, centred around collaboration and building connections. The girls worked within their Houses on a rotation, in partnership with the boys, to undertake tasks where teamwork was the key component to attaining success. This included an orienteering activity using iPads where groups had to venture around the campus to find clues, unlocking questions and seeking solutions to problems.

Another task the girls enjoyed participating in was the design technology challenge where they had to create a famous landmark using limited materials. It was impressive to see the girls working with the boys to communicate, strategise and create their final design. Other activities undertaken were Mind Lab games and tabloid sporting events. We would like to offer our thanks to the staff at St Peter’s College Junior School who prepared the day and made it a worthwhile experience for all.

The Years 5 and 6 Teachers

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Senior Drama Production – I, Pandora

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The senior Drama students have been working hard on their production for this year – I, Pandora – and it is shaping up to be an evocative and creative show! An original piece, it interweaves both the ancient tale of Pandora and a more contemporary story of a woman whose choices open the lid on a range of unfortunate consequences. The play will run on August 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm in the Arts Centre. Don’t forget to mark the dates in your diary.

Tickets via www.trybooking.com/BDNIZ

Michael Butler-Wills
Head of English/Drama Teacher

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Junior School Vacation Care – Countdown is On!

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Our next instalment of Junior School Vacation Care is almost here. We have some great activities guaranteed to keep the children entertained through the break. With an array of excursions and on-site adventures, there is plenty of fun to be had.

Places are limited, so please click here to secure your booking now!

Vacation Care Program – July 2019
Click here to book Vacation Care

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Year 7 Geography Venture into the Field

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Is your suburb liveable?

On 7 June, the Year 7 cohort ventured to Bowden to investigate how liveable or walkable Bowden is compared with their own suburb.

Students had been working in teams to define what liveablility or walkability actually means, and set out to identify criteria and field work methods they could use to gather data.

Nine stops were predetermined, where students could observe, take photos, count objects and gather their data to compile a field work report with their analysis and evaluation.

We were also fortunate to have Joanne Owen from Renewal SA talk about the future plans for Bowden and how they are endeavouring to make this a five star sustainable development.

“The field trip was a really great way to help us understand liveability. I learned that there are lots of deciding factors in how liveable a place is. Two of the main factors that my group found were the pollution levels and amount of traffic on minor and major roads. We decided Bowden is currently very liveable. However, some of the government housing needs serious upgrading and repairs. We also noticed that as Bowden still has lots of building to be done, there will be more people, traffic and pollution in the future that may impact peoples’ decision to live there.” – Stephanie Andrejewskis

“I really enjoyed the excursion. I learnt that even if a town or suburb is very modern, it can still have flaws. I learnt about the different criteria that people use to judge liveability. My impression of Bowden is that it is a good place to live for students at university or people who like to live in an apartment.” – Zoe Pool

Humanities Department

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Year 7 Music Explore Cultural Harmonies

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This week, the Year 7 Music classes were visited by singer-songwriter Hannah Yates. Hannah led workshops that explored indigenous music and issues of social justice. As a member of the indigenous community in SA, Hannah shared her personal story with the class, giving them a first-hand insight into a different culture. The girls were also entertained by a number of Hannah’s original song performances that explored acknowledgment of country, the stolen generation and preservation of indigenous language. The class also sang a traditional Aboriginal lullaby for Hannah, entitled ‘Innanay’, which they have been learning over the past couple of weeks during their indigenous music unit.

Hannah was awarded First Class Honours for her project on the preservation of indigenous language and culture through song. In 2018, she stepped into a Master of Philosophy, studying music education for students living in low socioeconomic areas. She is soon to release a solo CD which blends folk-style story telling with themes of social justice.

The workshops were educational, insightful and entertaining. They culminated in the class singing and dancing to a song that celebrated indigenous language. Hannah remarked that the class was so polite, attentive and delightful! We hope to have her back in Semester 2 for more workshops!

Robyn Habel
Music Teacher

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Mary Magdalene Volunteers Warm Hearts

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Thank you to our Middle School families who made soups, pasta dishes and casseroles which were served last Saturday night to more than 80 patrons of the St Mary Magdalene Drop In Centre in the city.

Thanks also to your generous donations of money, we were able to purchase roast chickens to supplement the meals and provide ice cream and lamingtons for dessert.

Our parent and student volunteers Sian Hodgkinson, Jodie Dodd, Nic and Emily McCorley, Ann Li, Derek Yang, Michael Dillon, Jim and Jasmine Segredos, Ellie Anderson and Olivia Goldsmith heated and served the food before washing up with good grace and a ready smile for the patrons.

Our final opportunity to assist the centre for 2019 is Saturday 3 August when the Junior School will be asked to provide food and volunteers.

Susanna Anderson
Mary Magdalene Parent Coordinator

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School Shop Holiday Hours

The School Shop will be open on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July from 9am – 5pm.

School Shop

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Community Golf Day

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St Peter’s Girls’ Community Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14 November.

Book your spot to play on the day and network with other community members and businesses connected to our School: www.trybooking.com/ZZHE

Community Golf Day Information

If you require further information about this event, please contact Melissa Westgate in the Community Relations office via mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2244.

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Important Health Message

With the State in the grips of a flu crisis, we must reiterate an important health message to our community.

If your child is showing any signs of illness, please do not bring them to school. This includes if they have a temperature of 37.5 degrees and above, and/or if they’ve received medication such as paracetamol. This also extends to other ailments such as stomach aches and vomiting.

This is not only for your child’s comfort and recovery, but also to protect other children and our staff.

For more information regarding influenza, please click here.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Health Centre via 8155 5762 or healthcentre@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au. If your daughter will not be attending school due to illness, please notify us via one of the following methods:

Text: 0428 601 957 (save to phone contacts)
Email: attendance@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8334 2200

Feel free to also include the Class/Home Group teacher when sending via email.

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Car Park – Action Required

Once again, we urge parents of Year 2 – 12 students not to enter the School’s car park for pick up until at least 3.30pm to allow for the smooth and safe early collection of Reception and Year 1 students.

We also reiterate that there is no right turn into or out of the car park.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping to improve safety and traffic flow for all.

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GIRL POWER Workshops

Our mission at GIRL POWER is to foster a positive mindset, inner confidence and resilience in young girls through fun and interactive workshops. Our workshops are based on positive psychology principles and delivered by way of creative and engaging activities. Girls come away from a GIRL POWER workshop knowing themselves better, understanding the power they have over their own lives and with increased social awareness.

Information Flyer

For more information, visit www.girlpowerworkshops.com.au

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Seat of Encouragement – Style a Tile

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Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make your mark on our new Science Centre.

Purchase and personalise a tile for our ‘Seat of Encouragement’ and leave a legacy for generations of Saints Girls. Many tiles also include inspiring quotes to further empower our girls.

Secure your tile via www.trybooking.com/BARQD.

If you require more information or have any constructive feedback to add value to achieving our collective goal, please contact Melissa Westgate via 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

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Entertainment Book

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The St Peter’s Girls’ Parents’ and Friends’ Association is fundraising via Entertainment Book/Digital Membership.

Pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away.

Purchase your membership here!

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Saints Girls Now on Instagram!

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The School is proud to launch our newest social media offering to celebrate our fantastic community.

We look forward to sharing exciting images and cutting-edge videos showcasing life at Saints Girls. Be a part of the action and follow us via @stpetersgirlsschool

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Saints Girls Teams Up with BankSA

W2 BankSABankSA has partnered with St Peter’s Girls’ School in offering our community a great fundraising opportunity. If you’re keen to take your support to the next level while potentially saving yourself money, then this program is for you.

Not only will you get a great rate with BankSA, you’ll also be supporting St Peter’s Girls’ School, as each BankSA home loan allows us to make a charitable donation in your name of between $1,000 and $6,000. As the SPGS Building Fund has DGR status, you may be entitled to claim a tax deduction.

It’s that simple

  • The more home loan referrals, the more money BankSA will donate to the School
  • Donation paid at settlement of the home loan
  • Unlimited donation potential

Both St Peter’s Girls’ School and BankSA have a proud history in South Australia and a strong sense of community.

To discuss further how BankSA can assist you and make a charitable donation in your name, simply call our BankSA Partnership contact:

Jasper Ooi
0401 717 894
ooij@banksa.com.au

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Code Camp Winter Holidays

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Code Camp is returning to St Peter’s Girls these winter holidays. Girls and boys have fun with friends while building important skills including logic, creativity, problem-solving, app and game development.

This camp is from Wednesday 10 July to Friday 12 July, and St Peter’s Girls will be hosting Spark, Web Hackers and Little Heroes.

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Bookings can be made via www.codecamp.com.au/stpetersgirls

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Business Directory at Saints Girls

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Book your very own personalised advertisement today. Three options available – $500, $250 or FREE

> Promote your special business offer and change your advertisement as often as you like for no extra cost
> Simply support businesses connected to our School
> Refer a business
> All proceeds go towards our Parents’ and Friends’ Association fundraising efforts

For more information on how to get involved, contact Melissa Westgate on 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

stpetersgirls.u-direct.com.au

Melissa Westgate
Foundation Manager

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Sports News

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL

Open – Saints 2.0-12 defeated by Pulteney 4.3-27
The girls played another great home game at Payneham and, despite a loss, demonstrated their improvement, particularly in the second half where they worked and communicated better together. Special mention to Kellie Bested and Sarah Wishart who both did exceptionally well on the field. They had great disposals and showed their excellent kicking abilities. The team’s improvement in skills is a reflection of their hard work in training. They are all incredible young players and it will be great to see what they have in store for the next game. – Bella Bernardi (Captain)

Middle – Saints 2.2-14 defeated by Woodcroft 5.2-32
Our attack had a tough game as the opposition’s defence was challenging, but we scored 2 goals: one to Chloe Porter and the other to Ellie Humphrey. We had possession for the majority of the game but Woodcroft moved into their attack quickly. Chloe Porter had an incredible game playing ruck the entire time and maintaining possession, along with some strong hit outs. Our defence worked well together trying to get the ball out of Woodcroft’s forward line. Our team is improving so much and, each week, we are getting better and better. – Sarah Gulliver

BADMINTON

Out of the six matches played, Saints had three wins. The girls from Open A and B showed stronger badminton skills and game strategies against their opponents and performed well in all of their singles matches. For doubles, the Open A players were not in the state of playing in the beginning and couldn’t fully engage in the game, which the coaches reminded them to quickly adjust. Likewise, some unnecessary errors were shown in the doubles game from the Open B team but the girls were able to exercise their skills and tactics to win the match beautifully. There were also some very good matches by the Open C, D and E girls. The girls are developing their skills, better understanding the winning tactics and learning to play some smart games on court. We feel confident and look forward to more improvement. Congratulations to all the girls who competed, well done! – Amy Li (Captain)

Open A – Saints 6 defeated Walford 0
Open B – Saints 6 defeated Walford 0
Open C1 – Saints 4 defeated Walford 2
Open C2 – Saints 1 defeated by Wilderness 5
Open D – Saints 0 defeated by Pembroke 6
Open E – Saints 2 defeated by Pembroke 7

HOCKEY

Open A – Saints had a bye

Open B – Saints 1 defeated by St Dominic’s 6
The girls played a hard-fought game but unfortunately were beaten by a stronger team. A highlight was Matilda Braithwaite scoring her first goal for the season. Mabelle Kayser continues to make some great saves in goal which is outstanding given she is still only in Year 7, and Georgia Hoskins played a solid game in the inner position. – Will Stapleton (Coach)

Year 5/6 – Saints 0 defeated by Pembroke Blue 7
The junior girls had their game at Pembroke which was a tough battle. The girls’ defensive work proved to be hard to beat in the first half, handling the attacking pressure from Pembroke well. In the second half, the girls went on the attack, earning a few short corners but couldn’t find the back of the goals and left Pembroke on the counter attack. – Jacob Evans (Coach)

Year 3/4 – Saints 3 defeated by Wilderness 5
The girls played a very strong game with passing and structure their obvious strengths. A big thank you to Aleiyah Abraham who volunteered to play with Wilderness as they only had four players, resulting in a game that was 5v5. Each player continues to improve each week, with spacing and structure having improved dramatically since the beginning of the season. One thing to work on for the final game is second attempts after tackling, so that we come out of every tackle with the ball. The girls played a game that reflected teamwork and sportsmanship skills very well and they should all be very proud of themselves. – Carla Lawrence (Coach)

LACROSSE

Under 13 – Saints 16 defeated St Aloysius 4
We played St Aloysius at Newland Reserve just down the road from St Peter’s. We scored 6 goals in the first quarter, with the opposition failing to score. Saints started playing mercy rule for the remaining three quarters with players shooting left handed and passing three times before a shot. The girls’ skills have come a long way this year with five players getting left-handed goals, which resulted in a great win. – Caitlyn Grayson (Coach)

Under 11 Blue – Saints 3 defeated by Eagles 11
The girls were all very eager to play after the long weekend break. Lilly Meo (Year 3) did a great job at ground balls and Amelia Lively (Year 3) used her speed to run the ball over the half-way point to achieve the required two passes in our attacking half. Chelsea Francis (Year 3) did well at fighting hard for ground balls and continuously moving in attack to be the next pass. Our goalie for the first half was Matilda Birmingham (Year 3) who used her stick skills to shoot hard in the corners of the goal in the second half. Ruby Kelly’s (Year 3) defence was very good as she stuck to opposition players and she was our goalie in the second half. The girls all did great as we had no subs. Goal scorers and best players were Matilda (2) and Chelsea (1) – Lucy Martin (Coach)

Under 11 White – Saints 4 defeated by Wilderness 7
After the long weekend break, the girls were refreshed and ready to play. The team continues to play with great heart, speed and professionalism, which at times frustrated their opponent, causing Wilderness to commit infringements. Unfortunately, Wildy had some taller/older players who were able to physically control the play, but Saints was always hot on their heels and never gave up. Special mention goes to our goalkeeper this week, Heidi Godfrey-Tunno (Year 3), for her steadfast defence of the goals for the whole game! All 4 of our goals were scored by Claris Stolcman (Year 3). – Courtney Tasker (Coach)

Judy Thurgood Trophy Game
Under 18 – Saints 4 defeated by Wilderness 9
It was great that we could get together an Under 18 team for this game and, considering it was the first time the team had played together, it was a top effort from everyone. From the first whistle, the girls hustled hard for ground balls and played strong defence, stopping many shooting opportunities. Saskia Jonats did a great job in goal, making many important saves. In our attacking half, all girls showed great determination, constantly moving, cutting for the ball and also doing great off-ball movements. Our goal shooters were Hattie Maerschel (1), Stephanie Smalls (2) and Chelsea Walls (1). Also, congratulations to the younger players – Willow Stewart-Rattray, Emma Pool and Dani Cox – who came out and played their first U18 game. Although the score wasn’t in our favour, it was a great effort from the girls. – Millie Wilkin

Under 13 – Saints 8 drew with Wilderness 8
We competed against Wilderness for the Judy Thurgood Trophy. Our Under 13 Division 2 team played their Division 1 team. This team was the biggest challenge that the girls have faced this season. Our defence struggled but was bolstered by an amazing effort in goals by Emily Bates and Zoe Pool. We were down 5-4 at half-time and ended with a nail-biting goal in the last few seconds to finish with an 8 all tie. – Caitlyn Grayson (Coach)

NETBALL

Open A – Saints 62 defeated Pulteney 30
The As played a magnificent game against Pulteney. Saints got a great start and managed to extend the lead throughout the match. The first quarter definitely set a strong foundation in which the girls worked extremely hard. Due to myself being injured, the team was able to try a new combination of Anna White and Nicolette Miller in goals. The shooters worked well together, rebounding all missed shots and playing with confidence. The defensive unit which consisted of Hannah Freeman, Ehi Oyugbo and Sarah Wishart were outstanding at putting pressure on Pulteney’s goalies, restricting them to very limited goals each quarter. Well done to the mid-courters – Alexia Politis and Maggie Bailey – who worked tirelessly to smoothly transition the ball from defence to attack and into the goalies to score. A big shout out to Hannah for another amazing game and for receiving best player. Her constant defensive pressure and the determination brought to each game does not go unnoticed off and on court. Huge congratulations to the team for playing fantastic netball! – Sivi Sivasuthan (Captain)

Open B – Saints 61 defeated Woodcroft 15
This was a great game from all the girls as everyone began with strong enthusiasm and the teamwork continued throughout the whole game. A big thank you to Sivani Sivasuthan, who injured herself and was not up to playing in the As, who stayed behind and played for the Bs who had some girls out with injury and illness. The speed down the court was great and everyone’s leads were on time! It is obvious that the team is enjoying playing together and ready for another big win. – Eve Habel

Open C – Saints 49 defeated by Pulteney 51
The team put up an amazing fight against an equally strong side. Willow Stewart-Rattray (filling in from the Year 8As) and Amelia Pudney worked well together in the ring, putting up solid shots, and Jessica Schaedel and Keeley Fahey took many intercepts in defence. Hannah Brown and Sophie Dansie (also filling in from the Year 8As) made strong leads in the mid-court which allowed the team to come back. Unfortunately, the score did not go our way and we ended up losing by 2 goals. – Kellie Bested

Open D – Saints 20 defeated Pulteney 18
The Open Ds played really well as a team, winning our first game of the season. Our shooters – Grace Richards (from the 8A team) and Jenna Bowden – played exceptionally well and helped us finish in front by 2 goals. The girls are always improving and it’s great to see them having fun. – Georgina Devine

Open E1 – Saints 27 defeated Wilderness 21
Saints had an amazing start in the first quarter and were looking at a definite win until Wilderness pegged the score back in the second and third quarters. The spirit and determination of both teams peaked in the last quarter, with Saints taking the win. We showed good tactics in getting the ball across the court but stronger passes and leads could have potentially made for an easier victory. The girls played well and enjoyed the game. – Zara Sadri

Open E2 – Saints 17 defeated by Wilderness 30
The team played Wilderness, giving it their best shot! We worked on slowing down the ball and maintaining our defensive pressure when Wildy worked the ball down to their end. We had a lot of fun, with all players having a go in new positions! Although the result wasn’t in our favour, the second and fourth quarters were a lot stronger as we continued to concentrate on getting the ball down to our end. Our goal shooter Asha Short was extremely accurate whenever the ball came to the goal circle, and our goal defenders worked particularly hard in getting the ball out of Wildy’s goal circle. – Annabelle Langley

Year 9A – Saints 49 defeated Pulteney 17
Saints had a successful game against Pulteney with a tremendous win. The first quarter started off a bit shaky with only a 3 point lead, however, we worked together as a team to increase this difference. We had great defence by Lucy White and Ruby Deakin who gained many turnovers. The fourth quarter was the best which contributed to the achievement of such a high score. The girls’ enthusiasm to win was demonstrated through their game play. – Sivanthi Sivasuthan

Year 9B – Saints 49 defeated Pulteney 3

Year 9C – Saints 50 defeated Pembroke 16
Saints worked collaboratively and shot many goals. The attack worked well to get the ball into the goal circle and when Pembroke received the ball, our defence worked hard and used cooperation to get turnovers. The girls worked really well as a team, especially Annie Bradshaw who was Centre. Caitie Walker and Izzy Gilroy both did extremely well as shooters. By working as a team and using our skills and improvement from training, Saints came home with the win. – Gracie Ganzis

Year 9/10 – Saints 32 defeated Immanuel 8
For the first time this season, we faced players of our own age and were rewarded with a convincing win. We were grateful for the contribution made by two Year 8 players – Maddie Harrex and Georgia Mallick – who were great in both defence and attack, helping us all lift our game. Charlotte Parker and Lucy Moten excelled in goals and made the most of their many chances. The whole team’s spirits were raised by the more even competition in this match and the result was a resounding win. Well done everyone! – Sophie Abbott

Year 8A – Saints had a bye

Year 8B – Saints 29 defeated Pulteney 6
In the first quarter, Saints were all bunched up and couldn’t create space to pass. Initially, this included a lot of lob passes that were intercepted when trying to get the ball into Emily Bryce and Georgie Owler in goals. At the other end, Saints’ defence was strong, turning the ball over by putting pressure on the opposition and, with changes to passing, we were able to convert with goals with the shooters making good leads. In the second half, Saints continued with strong team work but there is still room for improvement in slowing the ball down the court and waiting for good leads. We can also work on driving forward and not stopping mid-way as well as clearing out to make a different option. – Grace Beaumont

Year 8C – Saints 21 defeated Wilderness 14
The team was well aware that a consistent performance was vital to achieve a win against this challenging opposition. Therefore, from the onset, we dug in deep. Our defending was strong, our attacking was consistent and our shooting accurate. As a result, we got off to a convincing start and we worked hard to capitalise on our lead to eventually win the game by 7 goals. – Georgina Wakeham

Year 7A – Saints 29 defeated Immanuel (A2) 14
The girls did an amazing job defending and attacking, along with showing great spirit on court. During the first quarter, we were down a few goals, however, no one gave up and everyone played their best throughout. Jasmine Segredos showed fabulous shooting skills by scoring goals in each quarter. With teamwork and hard work we pulled off an outstanding win. Special thanks to Coach Gemma for her encouraging support on the sidelines. – Gloria Gou

Year 7B – Saints 37 defeated Pulteney 7
The game was really great because everyone put in 100%. At times, it was tough because the other team gave it their all. Ayla Blaskett, Marcella Tolley and Ruby Powell were all good in goals, moving around and getting in front of their player. Ayanna Roy, Zara Chessell and Charlie Edwards also did a great job by calling for the ball, leading forward and bringing the ball down into attack. Ruby Adams, Stephanie Andrejewskis and myself were really good in defending and nearly got every rebound. Great work girls, you did well. – Olivia Oakes

Year 7C – Saints 9 defeated by Pembroke 19

Year 6 Blue – Saints 15 defeated Wilderness White 8
The girls played a strong game against a skilled team and managed to win by listening and having fun for their last match of the season. Congratulations to Emily Tolladay as she shot accurately and played one of her best games in GK. Carla Massicci moved incredibly well in the circle and was always leading and being an option. Lucy Mitchell managed to apply pressure which led to many turnovers. The whole team has improved their skills immensely and this has a lot to do with the help and guidance of their wonderful Coach, Karen. It has not only been a pleasure to coach alongside Karen but also to see how much of a positive attitude she has had towards these girls. Thank you so much and well done to everyone throughout the season; it has been a pleasure to help coach such bright and bubbly girls! – Chloe Venning

Year 5 White – Saints did not play

Year 5 Blue – Saints 11 defeated Walford 5

SOCCER

Open A – Saints 2 drew with Wilderness 2
The girls fought hard and were pleased to come away with a draw. Kendra Ware did an amazing job as goalkeeper and should be very proud of her efforts. Unfortunately, we conceded 2 goals before getting a chance to score but, in the second half, the girls played with great determination. The first goal was scored by Ellie Anderson after tackling the goalie and poking it in. Our crucial second goal was scored by Chi Chi Zhao after an assist by Isabella Villani. Special mention to the defenders – Millie Wilkin, Adele Russell, Tahlia Louca and Chloe Deieso – who played very well and made some strong tackles. The girls have been playing so well this season and I’m so proud of the progress we’ve made. The only downfall was a late injury to Lucy Benn, and we hope she has a speedy recovery. I look forward to playing some strong competition in the next match and putting our skills to the test against Pembroke. – Ellie Anderson (Captain)

Open B – Saints 2 defeated Wilderness 1
Saints began full of confidence but struggled early on to combat the Wilderness pressure. This tested our defence with Stella Clark, Sara Peak, Imogen Parkinson and Michelle Rupert repelling many attacks, and when the ball got past them, Annabelle Langley did an admirable job in goal. Despite this, Saints went a goal down which sparked them into action. Some winning tackles and persistence in midfield from Amelie Eaton, Matilda Braithwaite and Molly Bond finally saw Saints gain ascendancy, forcing a penalty which Emily Downie converted to level the score. In the second half, our constant pressure was finally rewarded with Imogen Parkinson scoring an amazing goal to secure the win. Great job by all players. – Neil Fuller (Coach)

Middle A – Saints 0 defeated by St Michael’s 8
While the girls didn’t have a great start to this game, by the second half, they started to work as a team unit again and have more success with their attacks. Facing a team of much older girls, Saints did well to continue to put up a fight until the final whistle. Georgia Evans and Azaan Singh were key players, working tirelessly as well as encouraging other members of the team to take on challenges. Caitie Walker had an impressive performance as goal keeper in the second half and was a vital part of our defence. Hopefully next time the girls’ hard work will pay off and we can secure a win! – Dom Rigby (Coach)

Middle B – Saints 1 defeated by Wilderness 3
All 3 goals against Middle B were scored in the first half. In the second half, lots of changes were made and girls played positions they don’t normally play. They really worked hard to keep a clean sheet and Lila got her very first goal through sheer determination and not giving up. The girls were very happy for her and they all seemed to really enjoy playing the game. They are coming along well and are getting better every week. Well done girls, keep going. – Kerry Hudson (Coach)

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eNews – Week 7, Term 2 2019

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The Addams Family Spooks Stonyfell

Well done to the cast and crew of The Addams Family School Musical which has taken Stonyfell by storm.

From the show-stopping song and dance numbers to the creepy costumes and sets, the production has been truly wicked!

Tonight’s final performance at 7pm in the Arts Centre is sure to thrill audiences, and tickets can be purchased at the door; here’s a taste of what’s in store:

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From the Head of Junior School

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Suzanne HaddyThe pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus (c 535 – c 475 BCE) proclaimed, “The only thing that is constant is change”. Here we are over two and a half thousand years later thinking how accurate he was! There has never been a time of change such as we are experiencing, and that provides both great possibilities and significant challenges for us as educators and parents. As well as engaging with constant changes within our own lives, we are very aware of the need to prepare our future thought leaders to navigate their fast-evolving future positively, productively and ethically.

We have been welcoming our newest group of Mid-Year Reception students during their transition visits recently, and it would be fair to say that their attitude towards this particular change in their lives is one of great excitement. Our nearly five year olds who have already been exposed to remarkable quantities of technological innovation and vast amounts of information are excellent reminders of the ‘new normal’.

Our Year 5 students have been learning about finance, budgeting and the history of money. They were fascinated to discover that while the period of change from barter system to tokens, minted coins and finally bank notes was thousands of years, the invention of credit cards, electronic transfers, bitcoin and other e-money has occurred within the lifetime of their parents and grandparents. What a perfect example of the increasing speed of change! Their next learning opportunity was to consider what’s next. ‘Wearable money implants’ was the desire of some – and with this, came the opportunity to address numerous ethical questions.

I believe that, at Saints Girls, we have the formula right in preparing students for our changing world. In the Junior School, we place enormous importance on the development of strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. Alongside this, through carefully designed units using the PYP framework, is a breadth of learning through transdisciplinary themes where students connect with transcending ‘big ideas’. Acquisition of knowledge sits alongside developing a deeper understanding of larger concepts. Gaining skills goes hand-in-hand with appreciating and practising core attitudes that are essential for learning and living in a complex world. Taking responsible, thoughtful action based on what has been learned is the result of successful learning. We encourage our students to be curious, to be kind and fair, to be creative and adaptable, and to develop the ability to make judgements based on evidence. When these elements are combined with our strong #EMPOWHER wellbeing program that enhances students’ personal and interpersonal skills and capabilities, our students are incredibly well-placed to succeed in a world that we can only imagine.

Suzanne Haddy
Head of Junior School

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From the Kilburn House Captain

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To date, my fondest memories of Saints Girls involve the House system, Kilburn more specifically. Choral Night was a personal favourite and possibly the most anticipated event of the year. I loved being tightly packed onto the choir rises whilst my peers and I sang our House tunes with gusto and bopped so hard that our hips ached the following day. The House number was concluded with the Year 12 dance – a crowd favourite. The whooping and cheering from the sea of teenage girls is elating. Yes, it’s very cliché but we are just one big yellow family that never leaves a girl behind. I’ll never forget the moment at the Swimming Carnival when a group of Year 5 girls came down the front of the stands as they had created a new chant on the spot. In a few minutes, the whole House was screaming the chant – it was quite amazing.

As the first semester draws to a close, exams are just around the corner for Year 10 and 11 students. I understand this may be a very stressful time for many (completely normal), however it’s important to keep things in perspective. While exams are important, your worth is not based on a number. No one can put a number on your potential. My guide to surviving exams includes taking regular breaks and spending time away from the books, exercising, not comparing your revision to another’s (you’re doing just fine), seeking help if it all becomes a little overwhelming and getting some sleep. Remember that hard work becomes easier the more you work hard. So that when it comes to crunch time and you’re seated at your desk with your plastic slip filled with 50 pens that you probably won’t use, that you are confident in your ability to perform.

Year 10s head off into the ‘real world’ with work experience commencing at the end of term. I loved work experience as it gave me a chance to explore a future career option. I spent the week at Ladywood Medical Clinic where I will never forget when a nurse demonstrated how to take blood. She proceeded to show the blood tubes that would collect the blood as it exited the patient’s body. No needles or blood in sight. The next minute I was surrounded by people with a cool flannel on my head. I was told I had a vasovagal syncope (fainted)… at least I was in safe hands! I thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to how a clinic runs on a daily basis, but perhaps I need to work on the squeamish side of things first! So ladies, take advantage of such an opportunity and remember it’s all part of the experience.

Charlotte White
Kilburn House Captain

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Ready, Steady, Lemon!

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Today our Year 7 and 8 Futures students ran market stalls selling products and services loosely based on a lemon. The Gym was full of excitement as staff and students explored what lemony treats were on offer. With games, hair accessories, food, drinks and much more, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Most stalls sold out before the end of lunch.

Congratulations to all of the Futures’ girls for a successful Market Day, and also a big thank you to staff and students for joining in.

Monique Green
Digital Technologies Teacher and STEM Coordinator

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Year 11 Shark Tank eSchool

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Year 11 Business Innovation students are participating in the Shark Tank eSchool program hosted by the University of Adelaide where groups employ entrepreneurial skills to solve a problem. Sarah Pike, Sabrina Passelli and Mahala Truscott entered the ‘Community Award – not-for-profit social enterprise encompassing community purpose with positive social outcomes’ category.

They teamed with Walk for Life, a large-scale aid project of the Glencoe Foundation, which has provided free treatment for children with congenital clubfoot deformity in Bangladesh since 2009. Their team goal was to modify the clubfoot brace worn post-surgery to improve foot positioning. Dr Angela Evans OA, an honorary senior lecturer at La Trobe University, a clinician in Adelaide, and a volunteer research coordinator/ambassador with Walk for Life, visited the School to validate the girls’ concept design. She was complementary of their efforts to improve the brace by adding some mobility and comfort, using affordable materials and a 3D printer to make this possible.

Gabriele Trobbiani
Business Innovation Teacher

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Junior School Vacation Care – Countdown is On!

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Our next instalment of Vacation Care is almost here. We have some great activities guaranteed to keep the children entertained through the break. With an array of excursions and on-site adventures, there is plenty of fun to be had.

Places are limited, so please click here to secure your booking now!

Vacation Care Program – July 2019
Click here to book Vacation Care

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Community Golf Day

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St Peter’s Girls’ Community Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14 November.

Book your spot to play on the day and network with other community members and businesses connected to our School: www.trybooking.com/ZZHE

Community Golf Day Information

If you require further information about this event, please contact Melissa Westgate in the Community Relations office via mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2244.

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Important Health Message

With the State in the grips of a flu crisis, we must reiterate an important health message to our community.

If your child is showing any signs of illness, please do not bring them to school. This includes if they have a temperature of 37.5 degrees and above, and/or if they’ve received medication such as paracetamol. This also extends to other ailments such as stomach aches and vomiting.

This is not only for your child’s comfort and recovery, but also to protect other children and our staff.

For more information regarding influenza, please click here.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Health Centre via 8155 5762 or healthcentre@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au. If your daughter will not be attending school due to illness, please notify us via one of the following methods:

Text: 0428 601 957 (save to phone contacts)
Email: attendance@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8334 2200

Feel free to also include the Class/Home Group teacher when sending via email.

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Car Park – Action Required

Once again, we urge parents of Year 2 – 12 students not to enter the School’s car park for pick up until at least 3.30pm to allow for the smooth and safe early collection of Reception and Year 1 students.

We also reiterate that there is no right turn into or out of the car park.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping to improve safety and traffic flow for all.

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GIRL POWER Workshops

Our mission at GIRL POWER is to foster a positive mindset, inner confidence and resilience in young girls through fun and interactive workshops. Our workshops are based on positive psychology principles and delivered by way of creative and engaging activities. Girls come away from a GIRL POWER workshop knowing themselves better, understanding the power they have over their own lives and with increased social awareness.

Information Flyer

For more information, visit www.girlpowerworkshops.com.au

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Seat of Encouragement – Style a Tile

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Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make your mark on our new Science Centre.

Purchase and personalise a tile for our ‘Seat of Encouragement’ and leave a legacy for generations of Saints Girls. Many tiles also include inspiring quotes to further empower our girls.

Secure your tile via www.trybooking.com/BARQD.

If you require more information or have any constructive feedback to add value to achieving our collective goal, please contact Melissa Westgate via 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

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Entertainment Book

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The St Peter’s Girls’ Parents’ and Friends’ Association is fundraising via Entertainment Book/Digital Membership.

Pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away.

Purchase your membership here!

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Saints Girls Now on Instagram!

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The School is proud to launch our newest social media offering to celebrate our fantastic community.

We look forward to sharing exciting images and cutting-edge videos showcasing life at Saints Girls. Be a part of the action and follow us via @stpetersgirlsschool

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Saints Girls Teams Up with BankSA

W2 BankSABankSA has partnered with St Peter’s Girls’ School in offering our community a great fundraising opportunity. If you’re keen to take your support to the next level while potentially saving yourself money, then this program is for you. We’ve made it really easy to further support the School, while also making sure you’re getting the best possible service and a great deal on your home loan.

Not only will you get a great rate with BankSA, you’ll also be supporting St Peter’s Girls’ School, as each BankSA home loan allows us to make a charitable donation in your name of between $1,000 and $6,000. As the SPGS Building Fund has DGR status, you may be entitled to claim a tax deduction.

It’s that simple

  • The more home loan referrals, the more money BankSA will donate to the School
  • Donation paid at settlement of the home loan
  • Unlimited donation potential

Both St Peter’s Girls’ School and BankSA have a proud history in South Australia and a strong sense of community.

To discuss further how BankSA can assist you and make a charitable donation in your name, simply call our BankSA Partnership contact:

Jasper Ooi
0401 717 894
ooij@banksa.com.au

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Code Camp Winter Holidays

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Code Camp is returning to St Peter’s Girls these winter holidays. Girls and boys have fun with friends while building important skills including logic, creativity, problem-solving, app and game development.

This camp is from Wednesday 10 July to Friday 12 July, and St Peter’s Girls will be hosting Spark, Web Hackers and Little Heroes.

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Bookings can be made via www.codecamp.com.au/stpetersgirls

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Business Directory at Saints Girls

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Book your very own personalised advertisement today. Three options available – $500, $250 or FREE

> Promote your special business offer and change your advertisement as often as you like for no extra cost
> Simply support businesses connected to our School
> Refer a business
> All proceeds go towards our Parents’ and Friends’ Association fundraising efforts

For more information on how to get involved, contact Melissa Westgate on 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

stpetersgirls.u-direct.com.au

Melissa Westgate
Foundation Manager

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Sports News

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ARCHERY

Congratulations to Ailani Cox (Year 10) who has been selected to represent Australia in the Youth World Archery Championships in Madrid from 19 – 25 August. Have an amazing trip Ailani; we look forward to sharing your results!

ATHLETICS

Congratulations to Isla Fahey (Year 4) and Chloe Richardson (Year 5) who have qualified to represent School Sport SA at the National 12 and Under Track and Field Championships in Darwin from 18 to 23 September.

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL

Ella Dnistriansky (Year 9) has been selected to represent SA in the Under 15 Girls’ AFL National Championships to be held in Launceston from 27 July.

CROSS COUNTRY

State Championships
Saints had a number of students compete in the State Cross Country Championships at Oakbank Racecourse.

Isla Fahey (Year 4) finished 8th in the 10 year race and Chloe Richardson (Year 5) finished 7th in the 11 year olds against 148 competitors. In the 13 year old division, Georgina Wakeham finished 43rd and Lady Murphy finished 54th. Under 14 – Lilly Maerschel (25th) and Emily Whittaker (85th); Under 15 – Imogen Elliott claimed the bronze (3rd), Portia Maerschel (15th), Olivia Kelly 45th and Letitia Page-Thomson (61st), with the team finishing in 5th place; Under 16 – Bella Parton (12th), Keeley Fahey (19th) and Anda Ceplite (22nd) won the bronze team medal.

HOCKEY

Amelia Lucas (Year 7) and Winnie Vartuli (Year 6) were part of the Adelaide Hockey U13 Zone team that won the Zone State Championships, going through the carnival undefeated and only conceding 1 goal across nine matches.

NETBALL

Year 6 Blue – Saints 29 defeated Wilderness Blue 5
The team played an incredible game by not only having the skill level to do so but by listening to and implementing play directed by coaches. I congratulate the girls as I think it was their best match yet. All the shooters were amazing as they made space beautifully in the circle and shot with accuracy. To the girls who filled in, thank you for helping the team. Well done to Nicole Wang for her great defence, mainly the countless intercepts and turnovers. All the girls played an astonishing game, so well done for this and also for your amazing improvement through the season. – Chloe Venning (Student Coach)

Year 6 White – Saints 5 defeated by Wilderness White 16
Each player should be proud of their efforts as they took on board the feedback given by the coaches. The girls improved in defending but need to remember to stay on their opposition player. Charlotte Udall made strong leads towards the ball, and Jerrie Wu’s concentration while shooting produced accurate shots. Tina Xiao improved her skills and was always aware of her landing and pivoting. Grace Jones made strong leads and used her voice well to make calls for the ball. Sophia Langley’s defending improved and she made many good passes and helped her team bring the ball down court. It was great to see Olivia Reynolds’ enthusiasm in the goal ring supporting her fellow shooter. Arabella Walsh is always ready to intercept every ball she can. Alyssa Piantedosi’s shooting along with her defence was really strong, resulting in many turnovers. Matilda Powell often created room for her team to bring the ball down and made as many offers to the ball as she could. Every girl should be proud of their game play. Each training, we will work on the improvements needed to build a stronger team and aim for a well-deserved win. – Toni Christiansen (Student Coach)

Year 5 Blue – Saints 5 defeated by Seymour 8
The girls played their best game yet, with the score not reflecting the game. We were down by a couple of goals in the first quarter, until Eve Dillon scored a goal in the second quarter, followed by Hannah Dillon, Jiahui Zhang and Adjoa Yawson. Eliza Brill Reed made plenty of amazing intercepts in Centre, and Lucy Tulloch managed to turn the ball around as Goal Keeper. The girls played really well in both attack and defence, especially considering we had missed training. – Charlotte Adams (Student Coach)

Year 5 White – Saints 0 defeated by Seymour White 33
Despite facing very tall and skilled opponents, the girls showed great improvement in the way they worked together across the court. The movement in the goal circles at both ends was wonderful to watch, and would not have happened without the fantastic passing from the mid-courters. Keep up the great work girls, you should all be proud of yourselves! – Sophie Caon (Coach)

SOCCER

Open A – Saints 2 defeated Immanuel 1
In a close game against a particularly strong side, Olivia Law scored a brilliant first goal of the game, which was slipped into the corner of the goal, out of the goalie’s reach. Immanuel responded strongly, however, every attempted attack was halted by our strong defence. Annie Bradshaw and Chloe Deieso did extremely well in the midfield, relentlessly applying some great tackles and winning the ball as a result. Starting from a goal kick, our second goal was the result of great teamwork and communication. The ball was worked up through the midfield by Millie Wilkin and then played to the wing where Olivia Law crossed it into the box with great precision and Isabella Villani finished it off by firing the ball into the bottom corner. Everyone was so excited by the win and I think it’s a great reflection of the immense progress the girls have made. I would like to thank Emily Downie, Matilda Braithwaite, Imogen Parkinson and Amelie Eaton for playing up in the As this game. They all did a great job and the win wouldn’t have been possible without them! – Ellie Anderson (Captain)

Open B – Saints did not play

Middle ASaints 0 defeated by Pembroke 7
With only 10 players to begin with, the girls had an impressive start to the game. It is clear that the girls’ defending skills have improved greatly, and as a team they worked together to stop Pembroke’s attacks. Unfortunately, Emily Elston suffered an injury in the first half leaving us with only nine players for the rest of the game. Regardless of the score the girls should be proud of their efforts and attitude towards the game. I’m looking forward to next week when the girls can hopefully secure their first win! – Dominique Rigby (coach)

Middle B – Saints 0 defeated by Pembroke 6
With a shortage of players, the girls struggled in what was a challenging game. Even so, they were always smiling and enjoying themselves. Shreya Jayaprakash made some top saves in goal and there were plenty of moments of great football; as the season goes on, those moments should become more frequent, leading to more success on the pitch. Keep trying girls. – Kerry Hudson (Coach)

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eNews – Week 6, Term 2 2019

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From the Director of Teaching and Learning

N Scoggins - webA recent American study examined the impact that high-achieving boys can have on girls in the classroom. The paper, ‘Girls, Boys and High-Achievers’ (Cools, Fernandez, Pattachini, 2019) was researched and written by Cornell University economists and issued by the National Bureau of Economic Research. It concluded that girls’ education can suffer when they have high-achieving boys as peers.

Teenage girls with greater exposure to boys who do well academically perform relatively worse in Mathematics and Science and are less likely to complete full degree courses. The authors write: “Faced with a greater proportion of ‘high-performing’ boys, girls may become less self-confident about their own ability in traditionally male-dominated fields…more generally, these high school girls may become more discouraged or think themselves less competent which could then affect their actual performance.” These findings are consistent with previous studies that have focused on high-achieving boys and their impact on girls and other boys. The popularity of STEM subjects at Saints Girls, and our excellent results across all disciplines, would suggest that our students are thriving in their learning environment. They are much less impacted by any kind of gender stereotyping and are fulfilling their potential.

A quick reminder about the Tutor Program we offer here at Saints Girls: students in Years 7 – 12 can book a before or after-school session with a tutor if they need some additional help with an assignment or would like to consolidate their classroom learning. The booking process is easy – via Canvas – and the tutors are recent Old Scholars who well-remember the demands of being a student and the requirements of particular tasks and units of work. Best of all, this service is free!

As I have mentioned in previous eNews columns, our teachers are life-long learners, and this year, there has been plenty of focus on how we can better explore with our students the broad concepts that underpin much of what they learn, and that apply across multiple subject areas. Allied to this is a greater resolve to help our students make connections across their learning and especially in terms of the skills and understanding that they can transfer from one context to another. In this spirit of interdisciplinarity, we have a number of cross-curricular projects in the pipeline for students in Years 7 – 10. Exciting times ahead!

Nigel Scoggins
Director of Teaching and Learning

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The Addams Family Arrives Next Week!

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Creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky, The Addams Family arrives at Stonyfell next week!

Don’t miss out on this epic School Musical featuring show-stopping song and dance routines, dramatic special effects and wickedly morbid costumes and sets!

Three incredible shows in our Arts Centre:

  • 12.45pm matinee Thursday 13 June
  • 7pm Thursday 13 June
  • 7pm Friday 14 June

Uncle Fester can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets are on sale now – www.trybooking.com/BCUXH

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A Salute to our Incredible Volunteers

St Peter’s Girls is blessed with an army of wonderful community members who generously give their time to make our School an even better place.

One of our incredible volunteers is Pat Oakeshott (nee Scrutton, Selwyn ‘46), a treasured Old Scholar who was a boarder at Kermode Street. She was a Prefect, a member of the A Hockey team and served on the Library, Music, Red Cross Circle and Chronicles committees.

After school, Pat undertook a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Adelaide, which was conferred in 1950.

She has volunteered at St Peter’s Girls since 1975, mainly in the School’s libraries. Pat, who is a member of the Light Lunch Club and The Friends of the Founders, works with the Junior Library staff every Friday.

Pat keeps fit with her Scottish country dancing five times a week. She loves to spend time with her family here in South Australia and often travels to Tasmania to stay with her relatives there. She enjoys bush walking on these trips. She also loves borrowing books from the Senior Library to read.

Thank you Pat for all of your decades of hard work volunteering in our School.

The staff and students at Saints Girls

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SACE Stage 2 Dance Choreography

On Monday night in Week 5, the Stage 2 dancers presented their own choreography for their family and friends in the Arts Centre. Creating, researching, rehearsing and perfecting four minutes of their own choreography is an assessment type in the Dance course.

In addition to developing an understanding of the elements and techniques of dance creation, the students had to narrate a theme through movement, negotiate rehearsal times, work collaboratively with others, design lighting and organise costuming. It was amazing to see how proud they were of their hard work when their ideas came to life on stage or film. The quality, creativity and maturity within the work of each student was outstanding. I was so pleased that the intimate audience had a chance to see the end result.

Kate Burnett
Head of Arts

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Saints Girls Call Out Mobile Phone Waste

Year 8 Science students have been studying the elements of the Periodic Table used in the manufacturing of mobile phones and how some of these elements are finite. There are approximately three billion phones in use in 2019 and only 3% are recycled worldwide. The mining of the elements used in the manufacturing of new phones negatively impacts the environment, so the Year 8s have been creating websites to promote mobile phone and e-waste recycling.

This week, they also launched the School’s first mobile phone recycling collection drive with Katie Braid from TechCollect. They are calling on the School community to search their drawers and cupboards for any broken or disused mobile phones. Take a look at the launch video!

Christopher Carey
Science Teacher

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Aerobics Girls Pumped for Stellar Season

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Our aerobics girls have been working hard on their routines, making a successful start to the competition season. Most teams competing for Saints qualified for the Schoolaerobics State Finals and all teams qualified for FISAF (the Federation of International Sport Aerobics and Fitness) State Finals.

Sapphires – Our Primary team started their aerobics training late last year; they went out to their first competition and performed like they had been training their whole lives. They defeated Linden Park Primary’s team, Linden Stars, and came 1st in their division for Schoolaerobics. In the FISAF competition on the following weekend, they claimed the Gold in the Primary School Aerobics division.

Golden Accent – The girls were confident and ready to compete on Saturday morning, eager to get onto the stage and show everyone what they had to offer. They competed in the Secondary Aerobics division for Schoolaerobics and were 2nd, defeated by Exhilar8 from Activ8. They were then defeated by our own Saints’ teams in FISAF, coming in 3rd place in the Secondary School Aerobics division. They qualified for State Finals and are now practising for that contest.

Ignite – The girls from Ignite had the audience on the edge of their seats, pulling out their best tricks and giving their all. They competed in the Secondary Open B division of Schoolaerobics but were defeated by Illumin8 from Activ8 and sadly did not make it to State Finals. It is unknown where they placed due to technical difficulties. The following Sunday, they were even more excited to perform at FISAF. They competed against our own teams, Golden Accent and Energise, and came 2nd. They have passed districts and now are moving onto States. A special mention to Caitlin Scane, who performed a solo out of school and placed 1st at Schoolaerobics.

Energise – The girls competing in Energise made sure their performance was a memorable one; they energised anyone and everyone in the crowd. They competed at Schoolaerobics and were defeated by Activ8’s Deton8, coming 2nd and are now moving onto State Finals. They then performed in the Secondary School Aerobics division at FISAF the next weekend and came 1st, continuing into State Finals.

Stop, Drop and Roll – Our own Saints’ trio Stop, Drop and Roll pulled out all the stops. They mesmerised the judges and Stopped, Dropped and Rolled their way into the Schoolaerobics State Finals, coming 1st in their division.

Well done to all of our aerobics girls!

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Receptions Enjoy Festival of Senses

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On Friday 31 May, the Receptions from 0AL and 0MK went on an excursion to the DreamBIG Children’s Festival at the Adelaide Festival Centre, as part of exploring our Term 2 central idea, ‘We experience and learn about the world through our senses’.

We visited three different exhibits. The first, ‘Animate My World’,  included student work from Elizabeth Grove Primary School. Their students created some amazing stop motion films which we enjoyed viewing on iPads.

The next exhibit was the ‘Firefly Forest’. We crawled through a tunnel into a really dark space where we saw some glowing fireflies on the ceiling. We got to lie down and trace the beautiful, twinkling fireflies with our fingers. We needed to stay really quiet so we didn’t scare the fireflies away!

Finally, we visited the Playable Cubbytown exhibit. We used our sense of touch to press the artwork on the cubby walls, which then made different noises. The words on the cubby walls also lit up when they were pressed.

We delighted in exploring all the exhibits using our senses of sight, touch and hearing.

“I liked the Firefly Forest because it was relaxing when you got to lie down in the dark. I liked following the fireflies with my finger.” – Edwina

“I liked the fireflies because they were pretty and relaxing and I liked how they flew around.” – Lucy

“At Playable Cubbytown, when I touched the clock, the cubby house started to be haunted. It sounded scary.” – Emma

“When I touched one of the fruits, it made a piano sound.” – Ci Ci

A big thank you to bus drivers Craig and Bruce as well as parents Scott Jeffrey, Meghann Cannon, Jenny Ju, Toni Moro, Maria Caruso, Natalie Drake, Jem Christo and Cindy Liau for supporting us on our excursion.

Meg Karvonen and Alana Lesiw
Reception Teachers

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Old Scholar’s Brush with the Queen

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What an exciting and memorable experience for Old Scholar Thenu Herath (Patteson ’15) who met Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace last month. Thenu has been on a university exchange to Sciences Po University in France since the beginning of the year. She recently finished her semester and is travelling in the UK before heading home.

Thenu shares, “It was an honour to meet Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace during a garden party. A huge thank you to the Australian High Commission for the invitation. I have eternal gratitude for being granted the opportunity to meet such incredible people who have influenced our shared history and actively work to create a positive future.”

Wonderful news Thenu!

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Important Health Message

With the State in the grips of a flu crisis, we must reiterate an important health message to our community.

If your child is showing any signs of illness, please do not bring them to school. This includes if they have a temperature of 37.5 degrees and above, and/or if they’ve received medication such as paracetamol. This also extends to other ailments such as stomach aches and vomiting.

This is not only for your child’s comfort and recovery, but also to protect other children and our staff.

For more information regarding influenza, please click here.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Health Centre via 8155 5762 or healthcentre@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au. If your daughter will not be attending school due to illness, please notify us via one of the following methods:

Text: 0428 601 957 (save to phone contacts)
Email: attendance@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8334 2200

Feel free to also include the Class/Home Group teacher when sending via email.

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Seat of Encouragement – Style a Tile

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Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make your mark on our new Science Centre.

Purchase and personalise a tile for our ‘Seat of Encouragement’ and leave a legacy for generations of Saints Girls. Many tiles also include inspiring quotes to further empower our girls.

Secure your tile via www.trybooking.com/BARQD.

If you require more information or have any constructive feedback to add value to achieving our collective goal, please contact Melissa Westgate via 8334 2244 or mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

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Reconciliation Week Reflections

Immersed in Australia’s History

As part of Reconciliation Week, all Middle School classes participated in a role play that explored the truth behind the impact of white settlement on indigenous Australians. Students were able to develop their understanding of the forced removal from traditional lands and the long-term consequences of the supposed ‘protection’ policies leading to the Stolen Generations. This was an excellent way to acknowledge our nation’s past history and was a fitting embodiment of this year’s theme: Grounded in Truth – Walk Together with Courage.

Students from 8CDA were asked to reflect on the workshop using the critical thinking technique, ‘I used to think…but now I think’; here are some of their insights:

“I didn’t really know how the indigenous people and Torres Strait Islanders felt about white settlement. But now I think that they were very mad and sad about white settlement as they cared deeply for their country. I also learnt that many died due to hunger as there wasn’t as much food because the British took all of the good farming land and didn’t leave much for the indigenous people.” – Pearl Richards

“I used to think that the white settlers were a bit unfair on the Aboriginals and that the settlers still left a big part of the land for the Aborigines. But now I know that the white settlers were indeed very unfair and stole almost all of the usable land from the Aboriginals, as well as their culture.” – Emily Hodgkinson

“I used to think the First Fleet took over all of Australia at once and there were still native Aboriginals in Tasmania. But now I think settlers claimed parts of land for themselves bit by bit, slowly forcing Aboriginals away to a new land and all the native Tasmanian population was completely wiped out.” – Isabel Burmester

“I used to think that indigenous people were just ordinary people who lived around Australia who were treated the same way as everyone else. But I now think that they were very poorly treated and were only given the right to vote after the Federal Referendum in 1967 – more than 50 years after Australian women got that right.” – Angel Li

“I used to think that Captain Cook founded and claimed Australia, even though it already belonged to the Aboriginals. He had little sympathy for the Aboriginals. But now I think that the British colonised Australia and killed and imprisoned any Aboriginals they believed were in the way. Over time, the British took over Australia, leaving a small area for the Aboriginals, which was disrespectful and outrageous.” – Emily Bryce

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Momentum is Building at Saints Girls

Our new Science Centre has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of the roof, keeping the project on track to open in Term 4. As work ramps up on the southern side of the construction site, the main playground will be closed from Tuesday until the end of term to ensure safety. The top playground will still be available and other activities on the oval are being planned. During the holidays, a new canopy will be installed over the Stott Wing balcony providing much-needed shelter.

Once we move into the Science Centre, our existing Science facility will be transformed with a new IT hub, a dedicated space for media production, as well as additional new classrooms for our Junior School. Following those upgrades, classrooms along the Junior School corridor will be refurbished and new breakout spaces will be created including plans for a deck overlooking Ferguson Park.

Our highly-anticipated pool change rooms are now complete and new seating is being ordered ready for the summer season. Another project about to get underway is the restoration of the Chiverton balcony, which requires a delicate touch as it is heritage-listed.

As we know, there has never been a better time to be at Saints Girls and the future is even brighter as we deliver these transformational building works.

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Car Park – Action Required

Once again, we urge parents of Year 2 – 12 students not to enter the School’s car park for pick up until at least 3.30pm to allow for the smooth and safe early collection of Reception and Year 1 students.

We also reiterate that there is no right turn into or out of the car park.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping to improve safety and traffic flow for all.

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Reminder to Dog Owners

A reminder that all dogs visiting the school grounds must be kept on a lead and under the control of an adult at all times, and must not go inside school buildings or into the ELC grounds. Additionally, they are not to impede the walkways when students and families are moving through the grounds. It is also expected that owners pick up after their dogs. We thank you and your dog for your cooperation.

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Community Golf Day

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St Peter’s Girls’ Community Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14 November.

Book your spot to play on the day and network with other community members and businesses connected to our School: www.trybooking.com/ZZHE

Community Golf Day Information

If you require further information about this event, please contact Melissa Westgate in the Community Relations office via mwestgate@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or 8334 2244.

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Entertainment Book

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The St Peter’s Girls’ Parents’ and Friends’ Association is fundraising via Entertainment Book/Digital Membership.

Pre-order the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership and receive bonus offers you can use right away.

Purchase your membership here!

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Saints Girls Now on Instagram!

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The School is proud to launch our newest social media offering to celebrate our fantastic community.

We look forward to sharing exciting images and cutting-edge videos showcasing life at Saints Girls. Be a part of the action and follow us via @stpetersgirlsschool

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Saints Girls Teams Up with BankSA

W2 BankSABankSA has partnered with St Peter’s Girls’ School in offering our community a great fundraising opportunity. If you’re keen to take your support to the next level while potentially saving yourself money, then this program is for you. We’ve made it really easy to further support the School, while also making sure you’re getting the best possible service and a great deal on your home loan.

Not only will you get a great rate with BankSA, you’ll also be supporting St Peter’s Girls’ School, as each BankSA home loan allows us to make a charitable donation in your name of between $1,000 and $6,000. As the SPGS Building Fund has DGR status, you may be entitled to claim a tax deduction.

It’s that simple

  • The more home loan referrals, the more money BankSA will donate to the School
  • Donation paid at settlement of the home loan
  • Unlimited donation potential

Both St Peter’s Girls’ School and BankSA have a proud history in South Australia and a strong sense of community.

To discuss further how BankSA can assist you and make a charitable donation in your name, simply call our BankSA Partnership contact:

Jasper Ooi
0401 717 894
ooij@banksa.com.au

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Code Camp Winter Holidays

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Code Camp is returning to St Peter’s Girls these winter holidays. Girls and boys have fun with friends while building important skills including logic, creativity, problem-solving, app and game development.

This camp is from Wednesday 10 July to Friday 12 July, and St Peter’s Girls will be hosting Spark, Web Hackers and Little Heroes.

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Bookings can be made via www.codecamp.com.au/stpetersgirls

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Sports News

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AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL

Open A – Saints 3.3=21 defeated by Seymour 4.8=32
This week was the best game the girls have played yet. The improvement that is being shown within these talented players is outstanding and although the score was not in our favour, we definitely put up some tough competition. The kicking, hand balling and communication has really developed which was reflected in the intense game play. Special mention must go to Anda Ceplite and Kellie Bested who both fought extremely hard for the ball, producing some excellent kicks and game play. In addition, Sarah Matheson provided some great leads for the girls within the forward lines. Overall, it was an outstanding game and the girls should be extremely proud of their efforts and determination. – Bella Bernardi (Captain)

BADMINTON

In last week’s matches, our badminton players won overall 4 out of 6 games against Seymour and Immanuel. We had some convincing wins from the A, B and both C teams, who showed great strength against the opponents. All players have approached the matches with amazing effort, and applied their badminton skills and team strategies well. Unfortunately, the D and E had another loss, however, the girls continue to improve in terms of mindset, teamwork and basic skills. It is great to see the new players playing with passion and more confidence on court. Congratulations to everyone who competed last Saturday!

Open A: 6 – 0 defeated Seymour
Open B: 6 – 0 defeated Seymour
Open C1: 4 – 2 defeated Seymour
Open C2: 5 – 1 defeated Seymour
Open D: 2 – 4 defeated by Immanuel
Open E: 2 – 7 defeated by Seymour

Best players
Open A – Yang Yang Gu, Gloria Gao, Amy Li, Mahala Truscott
Open B – Amelie Dunda, Amanda Fang, Candy Feng, Yujia Sun
Open C1 – Charlotte Stewart, Vanessa Pols, Natacha Zisos Troupakis
Open C2 – Christina Song, Holly Wallman-Craddock, Alice Liang, Heidi Chow
Open D – Drishti Nair, Tiffany Wang
Open E – Yvanda Qu, Jasmin Baker

HOCKEY

Open B – Saints 1 defeated by Wilderness 9
The girls played a hard-fought game against Pembroke, scoring in the first five minutes of the game but with no substitute and the cold getting to the team. Unfortunately, Pembroke overran the girls, scoring 9 goals. Even through the score looks rough, Mabel played great in goals and Amelia ran hard all match, while Emma and Ruby tried their utmost in the back line to help Mabel out. – Will Stapleton (Coach)

LACROSSE

Under 11 Blue – Saints 6 defeated by St Aloysius 8
Despite having no subs, all the girls played really well. Chelsea Francis (Year 3) used her determination to fight super hard for ground balls. Lilly Meo (Year 3) was goalie in the first half and saved a number of shots. In the second half, she did a great job at being an option for the next pass in attack. Ruby Kelly (Year 3) also positioned herself well in attack to be the next pass and saved goals as our goalie in the second half. Using her pace, Amelia Lively (Year 3) ran quickly down the field with the ball into attack and threw it long for her team to run onto. Matilda Birmingham (Year 3) did a fantastic job at contested ground balls and her shooting was also great. Well done to all of the girls – it was the best match they have played so far. Goal scorers were Chelsea (3), Matilda (2) and Lily (1). Best players were Matilda and Chelsea. – Lucy Martin (Coach)

Under 11 White – Saints 6 drew with Eagles 6
The team played an excellent game, fighting right until the very end. Enya, Claris and Eliza, with assistance from their teammates, did a great job scoring the team’s 6 goals. Every player should be proud of their efforts as everyone contributed equally, and the collaboration and teamwork really shone through. From Heidi the awesome goalie to Tillie and Anvika running the ball down the line, everyone’s enthusiasm was really valued. The defence was stronger, sticking to the opposition, and the attack worked well passing the ball around – even with a few trick catches by the girls! Next match we will focus on defending in a goal situation and moving away from our player to get a successful pass. It’s been very enjoyable coaching this fun group of girls. – Sophie Auricht (Coach)

NETBALL

Open A – Saints 40 defeated by Seymour 54
Despite a slow start due to numerous girls coming back from illness and injuries, we stepped up and played with strength, confidence and composure. A high level of energy was applied into what was an aggressive and powerful match. Saints kept the score close until Seymour’s defensive pressure challenged every pass down the court, forcing us high and wide. Saints put outstanding defensive pressure all over the court and had good transitions using quick give-and-go tactics and strong feeds into the shooters. We continued to improve as the match progressed and displayed some fantastic passages of play. Hannah Freeman was the best player, working hard and getting many intercepts throughout. The defensive unit as a whole was outstanding, putting pressure on Seymour’s goalies and mid-court, forcing multiple errors. Even though Saints didn’t manage to win, we were competitive and switched around various combinations in preparation for the rest of the season. We definitely improved in our third game and put into practice the skills that we’ve been focusing on in our training sessions. Great games girls!
– Sivi Sivasuthan (Captain)

Open B – Saints 21 defeated by Seymour 38
The girls put up a great fight with strong attacking skills. They played a very clean game with fantastic spirit and it is so exciting seeing the team gelling together. Olivia Kelly was a stand out in defence, completing clean intercepts consistently. Isabella Bernardi worked hard in the centre court, always being an option to pass to and taking great intercepts. The whole team was excellent and I look forward to working on specific areas at training. – Eve Habel

Open C – Saints 49 defeated by Seymour 69
The loss aside, we all played a great game. We gained many new players who have never played together before. We introduced Anna Pryor, Jessica Schaedel, Olivia Law and Sarah Matheson to the team, and we also had Sophie Stewart and Lucy White play their first game after coming back from injuries. The whole team did an excellent job throughout, with Amelia Pudney and Sarah Matheson working the ball in the ring really well, hardly missing a shot. – Keeley Fahey

Open D – Saints 1 defeated by Seymour 73
The team played well with great resilience even though it was a very tough game. The defenders did a great job especially the girls in the opposition’s goal ring. As much as there weren’t too many goals on our side, we didn’t give up, and we put our all in. –Jenna Bowden

Open E1 – Saints 42 defeated Westminster 9
The girls demonstrated a great team effort when bringing the ball down the centre third as there was rarely an intercept from the other team. Well done to Teegan Lindsay and Zara Sadri for their hard work in defence, which provided us with many opportunities to score goals even on the opposition’s centre pass. Also well done to Molly Lucas and Zoe Vine Hall for playing centre, as their continuous efforts in easily moving the ball from defence to attack provided our shooters with many opportunities. A very well deserved win! – Ebony Lohe

Open E2 – Saints 21 defeated by Westminster 41

Open E3 (Year 9/10) – Saints 3 defeated by Seymour 54

Year 9A – Saints 30 defeated Seymour 43
Seymour took the lead in the first quarter and continued in the second. The third quarter was good for Saints as we caught up to Seymour being behind by only 3. Ruby Deakin put up a strong defence and Toni Christiansen scored a lot of goals throughout. Lucy White’s defence in the circle was good and Charlie Fishlock’s was strong in mid-court. The team managed to get a lot of turnovers down the defensive end but sometimes lost the ball in the shooting area. The girls put up a good fight and played a great game. – Joss Forster

Year 9B – Saints 50 defeated Seymour 26

Year 9C – Saints 26 defeated by Pembroke 48

Year 8A – Saints 60 defeated Seymour 10
We had a really great game and definitely improved as a team, with an amazing last quarter! Everyone played well with the defenders getting lots of intercepts, the mid-courters feeding into the circle effectively and the shooters never missing! – Ellie Humphrey

Year 8B – Saints 45 defeated Seymour 7
Once again, the undefeated Bs won. Pearl Richards in centre played two amazing quarters, continuously moving for the ball and making great leads. Charlotte Staples in GA had steady feet and put in great shots. Emily Bryce had one of her best games as she was playing her hardest, helping out everyone on the court and making good calls. The team connected very well, as every player was jumping for the ball and encouraging each other. Nikola was constantly talking to the girls to play their hardest and giving out very useful advice to improve the play. – Maddy Lisle

Year 8C – Saints 12 defeated by Pembroke 18
The Year 8Cs had a very intense game. A rough first quarter brought the girls down, and Pembroke’s interesting tactics gave Saints room for improvement. Moving towards half-time, the coaches Lulu and Zoe really helped the girls with their game-play. This paid off, and the girls produced a very challenging game for their opposition. By the end, the team was incredibly happy with how they worked together and listened to the coaches. Although they did not win, the final score came down to that first quarter, but the overall game was very intense. – Georgina Wakeham

Year 7A – Saints 40 defeated by Seymour 41
Our team played an outstanding and tough game. We had an even first quarter with every goal our shooters put up going in. Charlie Piper and Sophie Ricciuto did an amazing job at using all our turnovers effectively and making sure the score was always even. Seymour had great attackers and hard defence which made for a tight game. Airlie McCabe helped to move the ball up the court and was always keeping the pressure on. The girls worked collaboratively to get the ball up our end and keep the game running smoothly. Great effort girls. – Charlotte Norman

Year 7B – Saints 17 defeated by Seymour 24
Everyone put in 100% effort during our game. It was a tough match and although the team were half our height, they still managed to jump, run and get the ball down their end. I would like to commend Ayanna Roy on playing Centre for the last half of the game; she managed to get the ball down to our end. Ruby Adams and Ayla Blaskett managed to shoot many goals with the help of Ruby Powell in the first half. The girls played really well and went into the game with a positive attitude. Even though we did not win, we still had a smile on our faces at the end and I was so proud of our team. Great job girls! – Ayla Blaskett

Year 7C – Saints
The team played exceptionally well. The weather was perfect so we were able to put in 110%. There was a clear improvement in our defending skills, also our speed and agility. We efficiently moved the ball across the court and found ways to spread out and trick our opponents. A special thanks to Rosanna Stone for showing her learning through the skills in the position of Goal Keeper. – Ishita Chellaboina

Year 6 Blue – Saints 13 defeated Seymour 10
The girls played an incredible game against a strong Seymour team. Although they were ahead the whole time, they stayed committed. Many of the girls played their best games yet! The defence was tight, and some girls are starting to pick up on the techniques of blocking. The girls slowed down their play which allowed them to focus on their passes and this really made a difference as the passes and the overall play was much more polished. The girls who shone were Annabel Keough with her tight defence; she has really understood how to use the blocking technique. Asha Eaton played a wonderful game not only by listening to advice given and then imputing that into how she played, but also by picking up and fighting for many loose balls. Kate Thomas moved and shot very well for someone who was playing out of position; her movement in the goal circle was outstanding and she really started to get a feel for being in it. Well done to all the girls for another amazing win! – Chloe Venning

Year 6 White – Saints 13 defeated by Seymour Blue 24
Our girls got off to a sluggish start, which allowed Seymour to take the lead 10-3 at quarter-time. However, they regrouped during the break and started to play the type of netball I know they are capable of. The girls made strong leads and, using direct shoulder passes, worked the ball down the court very well giving our goalies many scoring opportunities. Grace Jones, Matilda Powell and Alyssa Piantedosi moved well in the circle and presented strong targets. The second and third quarters were much closer on the scoreboard and we ended up winning the last quarter by 1 goal. The determination the girls showed throughout the game is a credit to them. They never gave up and kept working hard. Special mention to Sophia Langley, Jerrie Wu and Olivia Reynolds who were outstanding in circle defence and used the ‘turn and block for rebounds’ that we’ve been practising at training to great effect. Great effort girls! I’m proud of the way we are improving each week. – Alice Johnswood

Year 5 Blue – Saints 2 defeated by Pembroke 10
The girls played an amazing game. Hannah Dillon did an outstanding job of making leads and getting in front of her player. Eliza Brill Reed and Alison Francis defended strongly and got lots of intercepts. Pollyanna Townsend did a great job of getting 2 of our goals in. All the girls have improved so much, especially in their stepping and landing on two feet. Although we did not win, we played a great game and the girls should be proud of their efforts. – Efua Yawson

SOCCER

Open A – Saints 1 drew with Walford 1
The Open As played a very close game against Walford this week, and with just the bare 11 players, managed a draw. The girls started off well in the first half, but unfortunately conceded a goal as a result of a free kick. Despite this, Ashley Piper saved some crucial shots and did a great job as goalie. In the second half, an amazing goal was scored by Isabella Villani, after a through ball from Ellie Anderson. The girls were exhausted by the end of the game after putting in 110%. I was very proud of the their efforts as we didn’t have any subs, compared with Walford’s 22-player team. Dion, our Coach, was very happy with the result and the girls should be very pleased with their performance! – Ellie Anderson (Captain)

Open B – Saints 2 defeated St Michael’s 1
A good game from the Bs – another victory and with only 10 players. Emily Downie got us off to a great start with 2 goals in the first five minutes. St Michael’s came back strongly but every time they looked like breaking through, one of our defence managed to pull off a tackle with Imogen, in particular, thwarting several attacks. Great pressure from Molly Bond and Tahlia Towers in midfield winning plenty of ball, with several shots from Annabelle Langley and Emily Downie, but unfortunately, we couldn’t convert any more goals. St Michael’s pulled back 1 goal with a deflected clearance. MVP: Imogen Parkinson. – Steve Benn (Coach)

Middle A – Saints 0 defeated by Wilderness 5
The Middle As had an unfortunate loss to Wilderness. The girl played well and have learnt a lot over the past few weeks, but just came across a strong team. They never gave up and kept putting in their all, almost scoring in the last minute. Special mention to Azaan in defence. – Taylah Simpson

Middle B – Saints 0 defeated by Wilderness 5
Each week, the girls are getting more confident and stronger as they try and learn the concepts of the game. They are gaining a better understanding and displaying the skills they have been learning. Flossie Wilson made some excellent clearances and Mary Stavrou never stopped running in midfield. Saints held off Wilderness for two thirds of the game, then, with some mistakes, Wilderness got some lucky goals. I’m super proud of how well our girls are starting to gel as a team, and what a supportive group of girls they are to each other. Keep going girls! – Kerry Hudson (Coach)

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