Excellent Results and Excellent Teachers
It’s my pleasure to welcome everyone to Week 6 of the term, an exciting chapter buzzing with enthusiasm, thoughtful reflection, and a real sense of community spirit. As we journey through Term 4 together, let’s pause to bust a few myths and shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of our students and our dedicated teachers.
ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) is used by thousands of schools across Australia and internationally to provide a benchmark of student performance against national and global peers.
In recent tests our:
- Years 2, 3, 6 and 9 test cohorts were well above the Australian mean in English.
- Years 2, and 6 test cohorts were well above the Australian mean in Spelling Bee.
- Years 4, 7, 8 and 9 test cohorts were well above the Australian mean in Writing.
- Years 2 and 6 test cohorts were well above the Australian mean in Mathematics.
- Years 2, 3, 7 and 9 test cohorts were well above the Australian mean in Science.
Our Year 3 and Year 9 students where well above the State mean in NAPLAN in Maths, Science and Music Extension.
We eagerly await the like-school comparison data and will share it as soon as it becomes available. Looking to the future, we’re building on this success. Our Year 12 students are also achieving some outstanding results which will be reported in the coming weeks. In 2026, we are making substantial investments in Maths, Science, and Music Extension programs, and opening up even more opportunities for students to stretch themselves and shine.
Scholarships for 2027
We are committed to recognising students’ gifts and abilities, and offer Academic Scholarships for 2027 to existing and prospective students. The scholarships are open to both students currently enrolled at Prince of Peace Lutheran College and students enrolled at other schools.
Our Academic Scholarships are awarded based on outstanding results achieved in scholarship testing, previous impressive academic records and a personal interview with the Head of College or Head of Campus. Academic Scholarships are offered for two years and typically awarded at Years 7, 9 and 11. Please note we do not offer any scholarships for a 100% fee relief.
At Prince of Peace Lutheran College, we’re passionate about celebrating and nurturing the unique gifts and talents of our students.
If you’re ready to seize every opportunity and make the most of your abilities, we encourage you to apply and become part of our thriving community of learners. The Edutest link and scholarship testing information will be up on our website in the coming weeks once this has been made available to the College.
We understand that each student’s path is individual and unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of support programs, and we’re further expanding these initiatives in 2026. Our expert team leads the way in trauma-informed practice, social skills development, emotional support, as well as academic assistance and extension opportunities.
Warm Recognition of Our Staff and Exciting Steps Ahead
A heartfelt message of thanks, transition, and new beginnings
Change is never easy, especially when it means saying goodbye to cherished colleagues who have become an integral part of our community. Today, we pause to recognise and honour the remarkable contributions and enduring legacy of several much-loved staff members as they embark on new chapters.
We are also farewelling our Middle Years Coordinator, Mr Robert Smith, as he begins another exciting journey. We wish him every blessing as he follows where God leads, confident that his compassion and enthusiasm will continue to make a difference wherever he goes.
As we look ahead to 2026, we have thoughtfully considered how best to support our teaching staff and nurture each campus community. With this in mind, each campus will now have a full-time Deputy Head of Campus, dedicated to providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support.
We are delighted to announce that Ms Naomi Walsh, who has so ably served as Learning Coach and Acting Deputy on the Junior Campus, will step into the role of Deputy Head of Campus (Junior). Her care for students and her collaborative spirit are greatly valued, and we know she will continue to inspire those around her.
On the Middle & Senior Campus, Mrs Kate (Catherine) Mellor will take up the role of Deputy Head of Campus, leading Senior Schooling as well as student wellbeing and behaviour. With over nineteen years of experience across Catholic and independent schools, Kate’s leadership is grounded in relational care, academic excellence, and a passion for holistic education. Her impressive background includes senior leadership positions such as Head of Senior School, Deputy Principal, Director of Studies, and significant system-level work with Brisbane Catholic Education. Recognised for her expertise and commitment, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and vision, and we warmly welcome her to our community. Both Naomi and Kate will commence their roles in 2026, with Kate visiting our College for a handover towards the end of this term. Our Heads of Campus are now working diligently on teachers and class lists for next year.
We continue to foster a collaborative approach across the College, with Mrs Suellen Swift (Junior Campus) and Mrs Astred Norton (Senior Campus) working closely as Learning Enrichment Coordinators. Their teamwork and willingness to move between campuses ensures that our students receive both support and extension, helping all to flourish. We are excited to see how this vital area will grow and evolve in the years to come.
We are about to interview for the positions of Deputy K–12 Pedagogical Innovation and Middle School Wellbeing Coordinator (7–9). The Pedagogical Innovation role will help guide the College’s strategic direction in teaching, learning, and innovation, ensuring we remain Christ-centred, future-focused, and deeply connected as a community.
May you all be refreshed in body and spirit as we finish this year, and anticipate all that is to come. As Scripture reminds us: ‘Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.’ (Proverbs 11:25)
Blessings and gratitude to you all.
Dr Susan Carter
Head of College
Welcome to Kristin, PoP College Counsellor
We welcome Kristin Perkins who will be overseeing the College Counsellor role across both campuses while Ally Butler is on maternity leave. Kristin will be joining us from now through Term 3 of 2026.
Kristin is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor committed to supporting the wellbeing of students, families and staff at Prince of Peace College. She helps individuals navigate life’s challenges and develops practical strategies that promote emotional health, personal growth, and positive relationships.
Kristin provides a safe and supportive environment where members of the College community can explore concerns, build resilience, and work towards meaningful change. She is passionate about helping others to realise their potential and lead balanced, fulfilling lives.
CHARLIE…AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Thank you to all of the talented and amazing students who are now dipping deeply into our Chocolate coated yummy and delicious Musical for 2026 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
If you have talents which have not yet been discovered, please let us know what you would like to share. On the weekend my neighbour proudly shared that he had built some beautiful sets for his child’s school musical using his Manual Arts Teacher skills and knowledge. Let that be you! Its such a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s life. Perhaps you have a dance background or you own and candy store and you would appreciate your brand name on the candy available in the foyer before the show.
To make it a real expression of us as a whole College we would love to know what your gifts and talents are: PR, front of house, costumes, make-up, set building… How would you like to be involved? Believe me, the more you invest the more you will enjoy the rewards of being a part of this authentic cultural community experience.
I have written to a lot of families responding to the question — why is there a cost for students electing to be involved as a lead actor/singer in the musical? Just to be clear and transparent, the Musical is an Extra-Curricular activity which we are offering to enrich and extend the learning lives of students at the College beyond the bounds of our curricular academic or pastoral care programs. Like all extra-curricular activities, there is staff expertise being shared and this has an inherent cost. Does the cost cover the full budget of the musical? Absolutely not. The College has already made a fundamental and significant financial contribution due to their underlying belief in the value of the Arts and in this particular activity for its range of cultural, social and academic attributes. Also, behind this, our staff are putting in hours of their own time to back this investment of the College.
Please note the following list of some of the staff involved and their specific roles:
Our Musical Director is Mr Ben Reason. If you are a Junior Campus family, you will already know his effervescent, inclusive, musical appetite. We are also all enjoying his jelly-bean promotion! For the Junior Campus leads, information will still flow through Mr White but for our many choristers working in class groups, Mr Reason will be a valuable point of reference for that.
Our Director is Mrs Lisa Rachow and it is her vision which brought you Shrek and is now bringing to life a world of golden tickets and chocolate rivers. Her passion for the stage and capacity to make magic happen with sparkle and fun is critical to the success of our College Musicals.
Our Rehearsal Manager and Parent Liaison is Mr Ben White — this is who you contact with all of your questions, concerns, contracts, notes of appreciation etc.
“If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to – do it. There’s nothing to it” — Willie Wonka
Linda Brady
Curriculum Leader – The Arts on the Middle & Senior Campus
2026 Meet & Greet
Families are invited to meet their teacher/s and visit their new classrooms during our 2026 Meet & Greet Sessions being held on Thursday 22 January 2026.
- Junior Campus – 9:00am – 10:30am
- Senior Campus – 10:00am – 11:30am
The School Locker Summer Holiday Open Hours
Campus Uniform Shop
The School Locker will be opening our Campus Uniform Shop twice during the January 2026 School Holiday period.
- Day 1 – Thursday 15 January 2026 8:00am – 12 noon
- Day 2 – Thursday 22 January 2026 from 8:00am – 12 noon
The North Lakes Store
Open 6 days a week in December, open 7 days a week in January.
Monthly P&F Meeting
The PoP P&F warmly welcomes all parents and carers to our monthly meeting. It’s a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and support our school community
We have one remaining P&F Meeting for 2025, on Wednesday 12 November at the Middle & Senior Campus, commencing 7.00pm.
A Busy Season and a Special Thank You Ahead
It’s been a wonderfully busy time on our Junior Campus, with meaningful events such as our Remembrance Day Service and Day for Daniel, along with celebrations that bring our community together. These moments remind us of the strength and care that define the College.
Looking ahead, we are excited to acknowledge and thank the incredible volunteers who give so generously of their time and talents.
Please join us for our Volunteer Thank-You Morning Tea on Wednesday, November 19, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the Green Room. This is a small way for us to express our gratitude for the invaluable support you provide throughout the year.
We hope to see you there, please RSVP here»
Remembrance Day Service – “Remembrance and Peace”
On Tuesday, the Junior Campus community gathered for a Remembrance Day service, united in honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. The occasion was marked by respectful reflection and a shared commitment to remembrance.
In the lead-up to the service, students engaged in meaningful classroom discussions and created commemorative wreaths, deepening their understanding of the significance of service and sacrifice—particularly the contributions of our Defence Families. This collective observance served as a powerful reminder of the values that underpin our community.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Defence families within our school. Your courage, resilience, and unwavering support for those who serve are deeply valued. On this Remembrance Day, we acknowledge not only the sacrifices made by service members but also the strength and commitment shown by their loved ones. Your contribution to the fabric of our nation and our school community is immeasurable, and we thank you.
Year 3 Strings Program — Building a Lifelong Love of Music
At Prince of Peace Lutheran College, we believe every child should have the chance to discover the joy and power of music. In 2026, we are excited to introduce a new Year 3 Strings Program as part of our curriculum.
This program gives every Year 3 student the opportunity to learn a musical instrument (e.g. violin, viola, cello), during class time for one hour each week over a semester. Instruments will be provided by the College, ensuring that every child can participate fully and confidently, regardless of prior experience.
The aim is to foster a lifelong love of music by letting students experience the excitement of playing, creating, and performing together. Research shows that learning a musical instrument enhances concentration, memory, emotional expression, and teamwork skills, while also strengthening broader academic learning.
At the end of the six-month program, students who wish to continue will have access to specialist music tutors for individual, pair, or small-group lessons — and the opportunity to join one of our Strings Ensembles as their musical journey continues.
This initiative is the first phase of our broader Music Development Plan, which will unfold over the coming years, enriching our curriculum and expanding opportunities for every student to explore and express their creativity.
To learn more about the program and how it links directly to the Australian Music Curriculum, we invite families to join our online Music Information Q&A Session:
🗓 Monday, 1 December 2025
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 pm (online session via Teams)
📩 To receive the meeting link, please provide your preferred email details to Mrs Karen Osborne via SEQTA DM to enable a Teams link to be provided to you.
We’ll share the vision, outline each phase of our music pathway, and answer all your questions. A prerecording of what the program entails and how it benefits students will be available on the Friday prior to help inform any questions you may have. Together, we’re building a College where every child can find their rhythm and where music becomes a language of joy, confidence, and connection.
Day for Daniel – Standing Strong Together
The Junior Campus marked Day for Daniel with a powerful display of unity and awareness. Students created linking paper chains to symbolise standing strong together in the commitment to child safety, and the campus was awash in a sea of red as students and staff dressed in the signature color of the day. Through this initiative, our community raised funds for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, supporting its vital work in promoting child safety education across Australia.
A special thank you to Year 5NS for leading a meaningful chapel service, where the words of Micah 6:8—“Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God”—set the tone for the day. Their message of Recognise, React, and Report beautifully connected the call to child safety with the values we hold as a community, reminding us that staying safe and caring for one another is an expression of justice, kindness, and humility.
Year 5 Students Stepping into Leadership
As we prepare for the 2026 Junior Campus Student Leadership positions, our Year 5 students have embraced every opportunity to grow as leaders. This season has been filled with experiences that have strengthened their confidence and sense of responsibility, laying a solid foundation for the roles ahead. They have thoughtfully reflected on what leadership means, prepared and delivered speeches, and participated in interviews with diligence and enthusiasm. I am proud to say that this group of Year 5 students is exceptional in their commitment to serve and lead our Junior Campus.
I am pleased to announce the 2026 Junior Campus School Captains:
- Alexander McInnes
- Maya McKinnon
And the 2026 Junior Campus Ministry and Outreach Captains:
- Hannah Sharp
- Lainey Watson
In the coming weeks, House Captain nominees will present their speeches to their houses. We couldn’t be more proud of these emerging leaders and the way they are serving our college community. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to shine and lead with integrity.
Congratulations to Sienna — NAIDOC Medal Recipient
Congratulations to Year 4 student Sienna for being awarded the NAIDOC Medal of Excellence for her contribution to the 2025 NAIDOC Week School Initiatives competition. Sienna was one of only 25 students in Australia to receive the medallion, her entry, titled RESPECT is below. Congratulations Sienna we are all very proud of you.
RESPECT
Respect for where I come from
Expect me to be proud.
Some of my traditions
Passed down from all generations.
Even if you judge me
Can’t hold me down
Tear me if you want to
My place in my culture will stand strong
You can’t hold me down.
Come, be proud.
Uncover who you are
Learn about other cultures
Time to stand tall.
Unique as I am
Respect my culture
Everyone has one, even you.
RESPECT MY CULTURE
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church — Year 5 & Year 6 Celebration Service
Our Year 5 and Year 6 students were warmly welcomed by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church community for a meaningful celebration service. The message reminded us of God’s work of love and forgiveness—freely given and not dependent on our own efforts. Pastor Nick shared a powerful metaphor: sometimes, just like a packet mix cake, we think we need to add something extra—an egg or a special ingredient—to make it complete. Yet, God has already done all the work for us.
The service included a call to partner in sharing God’s love through acts of service. Each student received a thoughtful gift—a jar filled with biscuit ingredients—symbolizing generosity and care. Students were encouraged to bake these biscuits and share them with others, turning a simple gift into an opportunity to bless and serve those around them.
This experience was a beautiful reminder of how we can trust in God’s work and live out our faith in practical ways, reflecting His love in our everyday actions.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church community for warmly welcoming our Year 5 and Year 6 students and their families. We are especially grateful for the thoughtful gift of biscuit ingredient jars and for the Life Groups within the church who regularly pray for our students and their teachers. Your ongoing support and care are deeply appreciated.
Be Blessed
Anne-Marie Schmidt
Head of Campus – Junior
Excellence of Effort Awards
On Monday, we celebrated students who exemplify one of the most important qualities in learning—effort. Effort is often the driving force behind growth and achievement, and these awards recognise persistence, resilience, and a commitment to giving one’s best. With a growth mindset, students understand that challenges are opportunities to learn and improve, and that success comes through determination and hard work.
Congratulations to our award recipients:
Year 6
Lucy Beck
Camille Coote
Abril Cueller Tello
Amelie Cuicas
Lucy Dempster
Jack Fardon
Millicent Garrihy
Arnica Hall
Isabella Sirman
Miranda Grindrod
Edith Watt
Ava Wolton
Matilda Amos
Manu Chandra
Jacob Collis
Phoebe O’Flynn
Vihana Rathod
Roaah Rhee
Sophie Schnaibel Freire
Charlie Bliesner
Year 5
Pelin Shevket
Albert Beckley
Mahie Rajput
Selina Mortezapour
Kristof Oberhardt
Hannah Sharp
Amelia Butler
Deborah Joseph
Alexander McInnes
Benjamin Isles
Oliver De Brabander
Daniela Evans
Maya McKinnon
Oliver Tuer
William Hellen
Year 4
Zoe Fardon
Lily Shaw
Asha Shaw
Sienna Stretch
Ally Griffin
Ashleigh Johnson
Amelia Lincoln
Dylan Caplice
Year 3
Harriet Beck
Giselle Collis
Aleksander Dargaville
Georgia Strange
Finn Gordon
Maxwell Ooge
Oliver Dell
Roalnd Coote
Bronte Packer
Elise van Dijk
Amelie Sirman
Adya Satyen Bhattacharjee
Oliver Chivers
Sarah Hitchenson
Travis Jolly
David Williamson
Hamish Tucker
Olivia Weaver
Denzel Pramana
Year 2
Esther Geordy
Eleanor Yeoh
Indie Thomas
Ayana Bajaj
Atlantis Vogue
Louis Donnet
Alessandra Ghioc
Sapphire Oberhardt
Lena Lingli-Lukacs
Miles Hessen
Year 1
Hamish Hurley
Larsen Wormington
Ruadh Fitzgerald
Theodore Johnson
Millie van Dijk
Sabina Michelo
Chloe Priser
Akeira Yogesh-Mehta
Reginald Parfitt
Isaac Ooge
Maddison Brown
Prep
Blake Cadzow
Zara Chivers
Hannah McFarlane
Vincent Stokes
Effort is more than a moment—it is a habit that shapes lifelong learning, opening doors to growth, confidence, and success in every stage of life.
Holistic Achievement Academic, Emotional and Social
At Prince of Peace, one of the many things that sets us apart is our belief that potential to achieve is available to us through God. We develop the potential of our learners holistically, which is why we believe that our students are the best in the country. It is that time of the school year where we acknowledge our students’ achievements and effort. We have strengthened our ability to articulate this through our PoP Pillars.
PoPX
PoPX falls under the PoP Pathways pillar as we continue to enable success and tailor this on an individual level.
Thomas Brown and Oliver Dell, this year scored the highest in our Mathematics Olympiad and Mathematics Explorers competitions, highlighting that passion plus perseverance equals performance.
They both consistently performed across all the competitions to take out the top prize, well done to all the students that competed in the competition.
Achieving Emotional Literacy through the Resilience Project
Working on our emotional literacy gives us opportunities to develop our ability to understand and express different emotions. When we improve our emotional literacy, we can work towards recognising our feelings and our ability to manage them. This allows us to cope with different life situations, such as managing conflict, making friends, coping in difficult situations and being resilient when dealing with change.
Whole Family Activity:
Feelings Charades
- Gather together as a family, this might be around the dinner table, lounge room, around the fire outside.
- Take turns to act out a feeling or emotion. Use your face and body language to act this out, For example: Make an angry face and stamp your feet or
- Other family members need to guess the feeling/emotion.
- After someone has guessed the feeling/emotion, have family members discuss a time they have felt this way before and why. If it was a negative emotion, how did they overcome it?
Family Habit Builder:
Around the dinner table, ask everyone to share a feeling they felt during that day.
Discuss how they dealt with that feeling and then discuss and share strategies you could use when faced with particular feelings.
Naomi Walsh
Junior Campus Teacher – Learning Coach
Time Honoured Traditions
Ringing in a New Chapter: The Year 12 Ceremonial Bell
At Prince of Peace, the ringing of the ceremonial bell by our Year 12 students marks a powerful and symbolic moment. This sound is much more than a simple chime; it signifies the official end of their schooling journey with us and celebrates a major milestone in their lives.
The tradition of bell ringing has deep historical roots. Bells have long been used to mark significant transitions from calling communities to gather, signalling the start or end of important events, and commemorating achievements. In schools, the bell has traditionally marked the rhythm of the day, but in this moment, it takes on a deeper meaning.
As each student steps forward to ring the bell, they transition from being students to alumni, carrying with them memories, friendships, and the values they’ve lived throughout their time here. It’s a truly special moment filled with pride, reflection, and hope for the future.
We congratulate our graduating class and look forward to seeing the incredible paths they will take beyond our gates.
Dive Into Fun! – Years 7 – 12 Swimming Carnival
Get ready to make a splash! Our annual Swimming Carnival is happening on Monday, 17th November at Albany Creek Leisure Centre, from 8:20am to 2:15pm and it’s shaping up to be one of the highlights of the year!
Whether you’re diving into the pool to race or cheering from the sidelines, this is a fantastic day to show your school spirit, support your house, and enjoy some friendly competition. The carnival is all about participation, fun, and community where everyone is encouraged to get involved!
From house war cries to water games, it’s a great chance to hang out with friends, have a laugh, and cool off as we head into the warmer months. Families are welcome to come along and cheer too!
Let’s make it a day to remember. So, bring your energy, your enthusiasm, and your best splash!
More details in the Sport section below.
Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea
We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and heart our College volunteers give throughout the year. To say “thank you for all you do,” we warmly invite you to a special Volunteer Morning Tea on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 8:00am – 9:00am in the Green Room, Junior Campus.
This is a small gesture to celebrate the big impact you make in our community. We hope to see you there, please RSVP here »
Planning for 2026: Pastoral Care, Subjects and Timetables
As we look ahead to the 2026 school year, we’re pleased to share that our Pastoral Care Class lists, subject allocations, and timetable construction are well underway. We understand that families are eager to receive this information, and we want to assure you that final details will be communicated before the end of term.
As you can appreciate, a Secondary School is a complex environment with many moving parts. We sincerely thank parents and carers for their patience and understanding during this time.
This year, we’ve placed a strong emphasis on consultation by engaging with students, families, and staff to ensure that our planning reflects the needs and aspirations of our school community. We’re confident that this collaborative approach will support a smooth and successful start to the new academic year.
Thank you again for your ongoing support.
2026 Middle School Leadership
Following their recent camp, our Year 8 students have been invited to apply for 2026 Middle School leadership roles. This camp provided a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their strengths, explore leadership qualities, and consider how they can contribute to our school community.
Nominations are now open, we encourage all interested students to apply thoughtfully, highlighting their commitment to service, strength of character, and vision for our Middle School.
We look forward to installing our new leaders early in Term 1, 2026, and supporting them as they grow in their roles.
Remembrance Day — Lest We Forget
Blessings,
Coreta Lennon
Acting Head of Campus — Senior Campus
Middle & Senior Campus Sport
Sports Awards Assembly
A fortnight ago, we celebrated our sporting achievements for Semester 2 at our bi-annual Sports Assembly. We recognised and celebrated our Senior students and their participation in the NBIS Gala Day as well as our NISSA Winter season results. During the assembly we reflected on just how far we had come as a school, particularly in the NISSA sporting competition.
This semester alone, our teams recorded 11 top-three finishes, and two premierships in the NISSA competition. That brings our total for 2025 to 26 top-three finishes, and nine premiership wins across the year.
To put that into perspective — in our very first year competing in the NISSA competition, we managed 11 top-three finishes, with just one team winning their division. So in just two short years, we’ve more than doubled that success — a remarkable improvement and a real credit to our students and coaches.
What makes this even more impressive is that, as a school, we send all of our students out to sport. Every student has the opportunity to represent Prince of Peace — and because of this, we’ve continued to lift our performance across every competition.
This has been, without question, our most successful year yet in NISSA. The growth, commitment, and school spirit shown by our students is something we should all be proud of. The development we’ve made in such a short time is truly commendable. We are looking forward to continuing this success as we move into 2026.
Below are a list of those individuals that received awards on the day. Congratulations to all students!
Volleyball
Years 7 & 8
Girls A Team:
Best & Fairest: Claudia Wagner
Coaches Award: Maddy Smith
Girls B Team:
Best & Fairest: Harper Dwyer
Coaches Award: Chloe Gillies
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Ewan Nottle
Coaches Award: Ben Gillespie
Boys B Team:
Best & Fairest: Archer Nicol
Coaches Award: William Crawford
Yr 9 & 10
Girls A Team:
Best & Fairest: Mackenzie Brown
Coaches Award: Poppy O’Neill
Girls B1 Team:
Best & Fairest: Mariska Adams
Coaches Award: Lauren Muller
Girls B2 Team:
Best & Fairest: Sage Handley
Coaches Award: Maddie Canham
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Ethan Wolton
Coaches Award: Cooper Harrison
Boys B Team:
Best 7 Fairest: Finn Garrad
Coaches Award: Cash Viner
Rugby 7’s
Years 7 & 8
Best & Fairest: Nate McIntyre and Bon Rose
Team Player: Julius Oberhardt
Football
Year 7 & 8
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Rayen Mouhli
Coaches Award: Ethan Cavill
Girls A Team:
Best & Fairest: Charlotte Stretch
Coaches Award: Laura Larder
Boys B Team:
Best & Fairest: Connor Shorten
Coaches Award: Zack Bryant
Girls B Team:
Best & Fairest: Georgia Wallin
Coaches Award: Hannah Tay
Years 9 & 10
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Connor Redford-Bell
Team Player: Christian Holland
Girls A Team:
Best & Fairest: Zarah Parsons
Team Player: Isabella Everitt
Boys B Team:
Best & Fairest: Colin Shaner
Team Player: Dane Weatherall
Girls B Team:
Best & Fairest: Thi Boyle
Team Player: Eleanor Roberts
Basketball
Years 7 & 8
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Noah Constance
Coaches Award: Alec Buchanan
Girls A Team:
Coaches Award: Piper de Plater-Hartfiel
Coaches Award: Holly Griffin
Boys B Team:
Best & Fairest: Tanah Kerswill
Coaches Award: Oliver Hughes & Dylan Pramana
Girls B Division:
Best & Fairest: Elizabeth McKenize-Fowle
Coaches Award: Lucy Glynn
Years 9 & 10
Boys A Team:
Best & Fairest: Corey Duncan
Coaches Award: Brendan Coupe
Girls B Team Div 1
Best & Fairest: Lila Silvestri
Coaches Award: Poppi Lefevre
Boys B Team:
Best & Fairest: Cameron Tull-Smith
Coaches Award: Darcy Tune
Girls B Team Div 2
Best & Fairest: Lili Young
Coaches Award: Aurora Murfett
Year 7-12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
The Prince of Peace Lutheran College Senior Campus Inter-House Swimming Carnival for 2025 will take place on Monday 17 November at Albany Creek Leisure Centre, Explorer Drive, Albany Creek. Students are required to be dropped off by parents at the venue from 8.00am, for a 8.40am start. The carnival will finish at approximately 2.30pm. Please be aware that there is very limited parking at the venue. Families should arrange pick-up of students between 2.30pm and 2.45pm from the leisure centre.
Students who travel to school via the College bus and those students unable to arrange private transportation to the venue can catch a College bus from the Middle and Senior Campus. Students will need to be at the Henderson Road bus bay at 8.00am on the day of the carnival and will return to the Middle and Senior Campus at approximately 2.45pm.
Registration for bus transport to or from the Swimming Carnival is mandatory. Additionally, for students travelling independently or with another student driver, we will require consent from parents—please complete this online form »
Students should wear their house T-shirts and arrive in swim gear and a school hat. They should bring plenty of sunscreen, goggles, swim cap, a towel, water and a packed lunch. Food and drink will also be available for purchase at the venue. All students are required to sign in with their Pastoral Care Teacher on arrival. For all competitive swimming, girls are required to wear a full one-piece swimsuit or a two-piece covered with a swim shirt. Boys are required to wear swimming shorts or speedo type swimwear. Board shorts and swim shirts are acceptable for the novelty events.
Please see the program attached. While we do our best to keep to this schedule, please be aware that events can run up to 30 minutes before the listed start time.
The Swimming Carnival is a significant community event that promotes a belonging to House culture and positive health and wellbeing. This is why it is a part of the compulsory programs that we offer at Prince of Peace and students are expected to attend. Rolls will be taken and those students who are not present and have not provided a reason for their absence will be spoken to by Pastoral Care leaders. If you child is not able to attend on the day, please ensure you let Reception staff know why this is the case.
Families and members of the wider POP community are more than welcome to attend and spectate at this event.
If you need any more information, please contact myself via SEQTA or the Senior Campus via email receptionsc@princeofpeace.qld.edu.
If you require any more information, please contact myself via SEQTA or the Middle & Senior Campus via email receptionsc@princeofpeace.qld.edu.au
Gabrielle Collman
Middle & Senior Campus Teacher – Sports Coordinator
Middle & Senior Campus News from The Arts
Prince of Peace Community Carols
Please join our Prince of Peace Community for the carols this year on Friday 5 December at 5pm. This is a very special event celebrating one of the two core tenets of Christianity: the divine birth of Jesus.
Hopefully it will not snow, and probably we will not have to journey by camel or book a place at the inn. We will dig out our picnic blankets or pull up a chair, to share this important liturgical moment as a combined PoP College and PoP Church activity. The music will be our version of the heavenly angels. Many of our students will perform and they are looking forward to sharing this with you. Sing and Dance will be there as will our extension ensemble and Vocalese with all of our favourite carols. We will get a chance to sing along and rejoice with our parents and often with their parent. The littlest will be listening and watching and learning from the older ones over and over across the generations. This is some of the most valuable cultural imprinting we do. What do they say about taking a village to raise a child.
Stay tuned for more…
Linda Brady
Curriculum Leader – The Arts on the Middle & Senior Campus
Worship
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PoP Community Carols!
It’s time for our annual event, planned to take place on Friday 5 December on the Junior Campus Oval (Rain location will be the Senior Campus Auditorium. Students in College music ensembles will be starting to work on music soon. If you are interested to volunteer to help at this event please sign up at this link.
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Vacation Care December 2025 / January 2026
We wish to advise that we need to receive Vacation Care bookings by 5 December 2025. Bookings after this date will be subject to availability and be charged as casual bookings.