Sport and physical activity was not something considered overly important in the school curriculum until more recent times. Given that in the ‘olden days’ children would often walk kilometers to school or would work hard to help their parents was possibly considered enough activity.
As time progressed sports programs were introduced into the end of year picnic festivities, however these programs were a far cry from a modern-day athletics day as they would generally involve such fun activities as ‘egg and spoon’ and ‘three-legged’ races. Although a straight up sprint or ‘flat’ race was always a favourite.
North Pine State School seemed to be competing locally in cricket as early as 1911 as was reported in the Brisbane Courier.
COURTESY DOUGLAS NEILSEN
Inter-school or regional sports were played against other schools in the 70s with more old-fashioned fun which included the likes of tunnel ball, for which Petrie gained many pennants. Football was also a staple boys only game.
The 1980s saw an evolution in physical education with HPE becoming part of the full-time curriculum and inter-school competitions hitting an all-time competitive high. Friday was generally the day when the sporty kids would head off around the district to compete against other schools for the district championships. These were high-stakes for at the end of the season talented school sporting stars may get picked for the regional teams and if a child was talented and dedicated enough, could elevate through State representative teams and maybe even compete for Australia one day.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Petrie State School has a fairly long and interesting history educating children in the water.
This is a steady achievement as Petrie school has never had their own pool!
Today pupils undertake swimming lessons in year 3 and 4 during the late year summer months, at a subsidised cost to parents, at the quaint country setting of Dayboro pool. The school have also been known to conduct these lessons at Kallangur State School pool.
However, students were not always so fortunate to have a bus to take them to a clean and cared for public pool.
“Our swimming lessons were held in the Pine River down at what is now known as
Sweeney’s Reserve. The kids received their swimming certificates when they could swim 300 yards. Claire Cook, the local store-keeper’s daughter, represented Australia in the Perth Commonwealth Games, not bad for a girl whose swimming career began in a river. I remember one swimming lesson when Jocelyn Stevens, the National Bank Manager’s daughter, refused to put her head under the water. Let’s face it, the water wasn’t exactly pristine and clear. Well, the rest of us just mucked around in the water while the teacher spent the whole lesson trying to make Jocelyn dunk her head. She held out to the bitter end and when our time was up, we just went back to school.”
– Joyce Wagner (nee Cairns) – Past Student, Petrie State School, 1955 – 1963
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp28-30.
PAM DUNCAN (NEE HART)
The following letter was included in the Petrie Log on the 5th December 1985 and tenderly provides an insight into the early ways of water ed.
We estimate that the Tweedale’s possibly began this early tradition with the school in circa 1958 [RESEARCHING].
“Over 17 years ago we built ourselves a fairly large pool in Old Dayboro Road, Petrie – one of the first in Pine Rivers. We built it because having a severely handicapped daughter, our other three, very active children were not getting to beaches or whatever. It was most successful for them. Jackie, Tim and Anne all became proficient swimmers. Tim, at one time, was champion in his grading at Pine Rivers High School.
One afternoon not long after the pool was finished all were enjoying themselves when a big man looked over the fence, smiled and half to himself and half to me said, ‘Very nice, very nice. I’ll be over with my kids on Monday”, – and he was.
‘My kids’ were not just his family, but the whole of Petrie State School. The man was none other than Mr Leo Robinson, a friend and well liked headmaster – since deceased. Petrie School was then going to Young’s Crossing to swim and fish and broken glass were causing lots of problems. Parents were withdrawing their children from swimming classes. So Tweedale’s Pool was really acceptable.
That began an era. Many other schools joined in over the years, Petrie Special School being one. Six schools over the years held lessons here.
Time passed, other schools built pools. Years later Lawnton Pool was built and one by one schools dropped out, but not before thousands had been taught to swim. Petrie stayed on. It gave Petrie an opportunity to teach right from Year One and not from Year Four.
Besides, as one headmaster said, ‘Your pool is so close it is almost as good as having a school pool without the problems of monitoring it.’
There has been a few problems – thankfully though, not too many – most saw it from the children’s point of view, and of course it was a tremendous amount of work. It takes hours to prepare a pool to stand the sudden influx of 150 swimmers in one day.
My wife and I have always been community minded and we enjoyed being of service to our local youth. There has been many compensations.
Lee Peapell organised a swim-a-thon for Handihome some years ago and raised approximately $1000.
A small girl swimmer of our pool rescued another girl in Clontarf during holidays.
There have been many stories from parents of even year one of drowning’s being averted because he/she had a ‘couple of lessons in your pool’.
It has fulfilled a desire of mine after witnessing troops drown during World War II.
Perhaps the most continuing and rewarding happens when some bright faced young person and some even married with their own family, approaches my wife and me and says, ‘Remember me? I learned to swim in your pool’.
Thanks for sharing part of your lives with us”
– Jim and Joan Tweedale, 5 December 1985
Source: 5 December 1985, Petrie Log as published in Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999
In 1983 Year One children were also being taught at Tweedale’s Pool. Ex-Principal Peter Boge (1983-1990) mentions in his memories in 1999:
“Year One swam at Tweedale’s Pool”.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999
Courtesy Jean Charters
Eventually though, as the school grew, classes would learn in the council run pools or occasionally Kallangur State School’s pool.
1989 saw changes to swimming that required Parent ‘spotters’. (Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990. Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.)
Parent volunteers would attend lessons with the children and wear a badge to identify their role, they would keep an eye on the groups of children learning to swim so no little learners would get into trouble in the pool. (Jean Charters, 2014)
By the late 1990s, only grades 4 and 5 were participating in the school swimming program which did not begin until term 4. By this time the primary component was to learn-to-swim, however the program had begun to incorporate programs specific for intermediate and advanced swimmers as well as stroke development and life-saving skills.
INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Until 1973 girls played vigoro in summer, which is a ‘ladylike’ game similar to cricket played with a bat that resembles a short, stout paddle.
Volleyball was introduced in the winter of 1972 and proved to be so popular that it was adopted as a sport all year round. The Petrie State School senior boys were the first team to win the district volleyball championship and it was reported in 1974 that they were on an undefeated winning streak.
In 1974, an affiliation with the Pine Rivers Fixture Sports Association allowed the children to play fixtures each week, with points being awarded and premiership pennants for the winners at the end of the season.
Mark Griffiths, Chris Jacobs, Paul Randall, Doug Dohle, Tom Hudson, Scott Jackson, Tim Davies, Craig Hurst, Shaun Warry … With Mr Burton as coach
Courtesy Leanne Klinger (Nee Griffiths)
As well as taking part in the annual athletics, girls had a choice of netball in winter and softball in summer. Boys’ would alternate seasonally between cricket, rugby league and volleyball.
Due to the schools in the Murrumba district being of various populations, school teams were often (depending on the sport) separated into A and B grade divisions. Petrie State School would actively engage in the greater school sport community enthusiastically and successfully, with junior and senior teams.
Petrie State School would play against other district schools such as Kallangur, Lawnton, Strathpine, Bald Hills, Our Lady of the Way, Bray Park, Dayboro.
Inter-school sports was continuing on Friday afternoons in 1983 with students travelling to games by bus. As ex-Principal Peter Boge (1983-1990) recalled in 1999:
“transport to Friday sport cost 40c”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999
‘Aussie Rules’ had come to the boys in Petrie by 1983 so naturally, the team would require a new uniform. Peter Boge (ex-Principal, 1983-199) mentions in his 1999 memories:
“Beth Small [staff/teacher] and Gloria Green made a set of Aussie Rules jerseys overnight”.
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999
By 1984 the weekly sports results were regularly reported in the school newsletter, the “Petrie Log”. (Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990. Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999)
Sponsorship entered the school sport arena in 1987 when Readymix donated a set of football jerseys, although it is not clear if they were replacing the “one-nighter” AFL jerseys or if they were for the League team.
INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS
We’re not exactly sure when the tradition began, but inter-house and inter-school athletics have been an annual event for what seems to be – a long time!
Over the decades two extra competitions were integrated of this nature, the Cross-Country and the Swimming Carnival.
Ex-Principal, Mr Peter Boge (1983-1990) said in 1999:
“Inter-house Sports were held behind the residence [teachers], and catered for by Kallangur Lions Van”.
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999
The three original sports ‘houses’ named Lawson (Red), Paterson (Yellow) and Kendall (Green) were named in honour of the famous Australian bush poets Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson and Henry Kendall.
The ‘houses’ split the school population into a trinity of highly competitive and vocal teams, who come together three times a year with war cries, colour and passion to prove to the school community, just who rules the sporting roost!
The usual running and field-events are challenged by those in years 4-7 and the younger children participate in sporty games that are old favourites such as tunnel-ball, under and over and leader ball.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Towards the end of the 1990s, the Athletics carnival included a pentathlon, long jump, high jump, shot put, 100/200/800 m, captain ball, leader ball and tunnel ball. Each student being awarded points for their house according to their individual performance.
“Athletic Carnival moves to a Pentathlon to involve all students.”
– David Stephenson, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1991 – 2007
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp50-53.
Unlike other schools, the Petrie State School athletics carnival is held over two days and comprises most charmingly of a grandiose opening ceremony.
Harking back to the bygone days where ribbons and fanfare were the best way to start a shindig, the athletics carnival begins with a grand parade around the oval.
Banner bearers lead their teams and the music plays loud over the PA as children march in their pride of colour, once one girl cartwheeled around the entire perimeter of the lower oval!
CROSS-COUNTRY
A rugged and varied course that takes in the hilly countenance of the school grounds, winding its way around the old buildings and the new, out in the streets and to the finish.
The teams take their best to the line and make a day in the sun a day to remember in the early months of the school year. Setting the pace for the competitions to come, the cross-country is both loved and loathed by its participants, but for the distance runners – it’s their day to shine!
“Cross-country is also traditionally a fundraiser for the school and in 1990 sponsorship funds paid for oval improvements.”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
In the same vein, the last competition of the year is the swimming carnival held in the warmer months. The entire senior school is bussed to Dayboro pool and it is an expectation that children swim for their teams and even if they don’t, that they attend as the cheer squad. The water-babies have their time in the sun and show their savvy as Lawson, Paterson or Kendall competitors splash their way to thrills and spills as they prove their buoyancy and speed.
1989: SWIMMING CARNIVAL FOR YEARS 3-7 – KALLANGUR STATE SCHOOL POOL
“Years 3-7 swimming carnival at Kallangur State School.”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS (OR ZONES)
Traditionally, the winners from these house competitions are elevated to continue their training and go on to represent the school in the inter-school (or zone) competitions … if they do well during these competitions, they have the opportunity to represent the district and consequent success provides the chance to represent the state and so on. These competitions have always been a way for districts to identify the cream of their sporting talents with a view to encouraging talented children to aspire to their sporting dreams and maybe one day go to the Commonwealth Games or the Olympics!
Historically (in 1974), these competitions were run by the Murrumba District Sporting Body and were traditionally held on the first Friday in September. Competing schools hailed from Caboolture, Bald Hills, Dayboro, Narangba, Deception Bay and Samford.
Prior to 1973 inter-school competitions were held at the Lawnton Show Grounds, it then moved to Apex Park at Caboolture.
In 1987 Petrie State School had become so proud of the improvements to the school and the grounds, that they were in a position to host the Pine Rivers District Athletics Carnival.
(Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990. Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.)
SPORTING HONOUR BOARD
Winners are never forgotten and perpetual trophies sit in the administration office and in the hall with ages of achievement engraved forevermore on gold platelets. A living icon of the ongoing commitment to sporting activity and success of the young individuals and the community at large.
Read More About Honour Boards and Trophy Cabinets
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
In 1999, Adam Vickery (the HPE teacher of the era) wrote:
“The physical education program at Petrie State School sees the whole school, including the preschool, participate in a wide range of age appropriate activities”.
Source:
At this time, a number of the staff members were involved in representative sport, whether it be playing, coaching, managing or in administration and this expertise and dedication to sports was considered to be an integral part of the success of the school sport program.
He also reported that infant grades had a perceptual motor program involving balance, jumping and landing, skipping, hand-eye, foot-eye, and cross-patterning activities in a sequential program. Ball skills were an integral part of the program with a strong emphasis on skill acquisition and equally on having fun. In Mr Vickery’s words, “In a society that is becoming increasingly sedentary, thriving on fast food and videos, and an increasing prevalence of heart disease, our children need to learn the importance of life-long physical activity”.
TIME LINE OF SPORTS AND HPE AT PETRIE
1911: A SPORTS PROGRAM FOR THE CORONATION PICNIC IN THE HANDS OF MESSRS CONNORS AND HUNTER
22 June 1911 (Thursday)
A meeting of the School Committee was held last evening, to make final arrangements for the Coronation picnic to be held on Thursday. Mr Connors occupied the chair, and there were also present: Messrs Bray (secretary), Osborne (treasurer), Leis, Baldwin, Young, and Lear. The Secretary reported that the total amount in hand was, 19 pounds. A sports programme was left in the hands of Messrs Connors and Hunter.
Source: 1911 ‘BELOW THE RANGE.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), 22 June, p. 11, viewed 13 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19705882
1912: BOYS SCOUTS JUNIOR CRICKET TEAM SET TO BATTLE NORTH PINE STATE SCHOOL
19 October 1912 (Saturday)
QUEENSLAND BRITISH AND IMPERIAL BOY SCOUTS
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 32.
OCTOBER 19, 1912
…
Sports — The senior team with play a return match against North Pine C. C. [Cricket Club] today. The junior team will play a match against the North Pine State School today.
Source: 1912 ‘QUEENSLAND BRITISH AND IMPERIAL BOY SCOUTS.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), 19 October, p. 6, viewed 14 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19845648
1918: POST WAR CHRISTMAS SPORTS PROGRAM
20 December 1918 (Friday)
NORTH PINE, December 18. Last Thursday afternoon the children of the North Pine Sate School were entertained by Mrs Tom Petrie at a Christmas tree, laden with gifts made entirely by returned soldiers. The gifts comprised baskets, fancy boxes, leather purses, serviette rings, and various kinds of wooden toys. Each of the 112 children received a present. Misses Ida and Jessie Petrie were heartily cheered by the children for the excellent manner in which they carried out their mother’s desire to give them a happy time. Last Friday the committee of the school entertained the children at a picnic, and a very pleasant time was spent. An attractive sports programme was gone through, and the children were regaled with refreshments. At night a dance was held, and was largely attended, Miss Campbell supplying the music and Mr Connors supervising the dancing.
Source: 1918 ‘OTHER SCHOOLS.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), 20 December, p. 8, viewed 14 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20245687
1930: FLAT RACE, THREE-LEGGED RACE, EGG & SPOON RACE, POTATO RACE & THE … THREAD AND NEEDLE RACE???
From the Collection of Petrie State School
17 December 1930 (Wednesday)
NORTH PINE STATE SCHOOL.
The breaking-up picnic of the North Pine State School was held in the school grounds on Friday. During the afternoon a programme of sports was carried out under the supervision of the head teacher (Mr W H Chappell) and Messrs A Dixon (handicapper and starter), G White and W J Foley (judges) The results of the sports were as follows: Flat races Boys under 7 years C Eben 1, E Davis 2, Seven to 8 years: R King 1, B Stewart 2, Eight to 10 years: W Taylor 1, E Fink 2, Ten to 12 years: C Geiss 1, N Dixon 2, Twelve to 14 years: J Stewart 1, C Robinson 2, Consolation race Junior: C Stewart 1, W Young 2, Senior: L Davis 1, B Ebert 2, Girls Under 7: J Buckby 1, G Ebert 2, Seven to 8 years: E Herman 1, I Mitchell 2, Eight to 10 yeas: E Adams 1, M Vores 2, Ten to 12 years: R Mitchell 1, A Ferguson 2, Twelve to 14 years: A Sutherland 1, M Brewer 2, Consolation race: G White 1, I Davis 2, Egg and spoon race: Boys: A Hermann 1, E Young 2, Girls: A Sutherland 1, N Vores 2, Three-legged race: Boys: C Geiss and E Hermann 1, C Robinson and A Hermann 2, Girls: M Brewer and A Sutherland 1, E Adams and E Gilliland 2, Sack race: Boys: C Geiss 1, N Sutherland and E Hermann (tie) 2, Girls: B Fink 1, E Adams 2 ,Thread and needle race: Boys: C Robinson 1, C Geiss 2, Girls: A Sutherland 1, R Mitchell 2, Potato race: Boys: Senior: C Geiss 1, C Robinson 2, Junior: N Dixon 1, A Hermann 2, Girls: B Fink and M White tie.
Source: 1930 ‘NORTH PINE STATE SCHOOL.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), 17 December, p. 16, viewed 14 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21615222
1931: ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT AND SPORTS PROGRAM FOR BREAK-UP
22 December 1931 (Tuesday)
PETRIE
School Sports – Enthusiastic support by parents and helpers was shown at the breaking-up festivities of the North Pine State School. Those responsible for the organisation of the sports programme included Messrs E J McMahon (acting head teacher), G White, A Blake, W J Foley, and Miss E L Hawkins. …
Source: 1931 ‘PETRIE.’, The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), 22 December, p. 15, viewed 14 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21732033
1934: FIRST TENNIS COURTS – OFFICIAL OPENING ON ARBOR DAY
6 July 1934
Arbour day celebrated at the school, official opening of new tennis courts.
Source: 1934 ‘COUNTRY NEWS.’, The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 – 1954), 27 June, p. 5, viewed 14 December, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36712819
1955–1963: SPORTS EQUIPMENT BOX A SLIPPERY HAZARD
“Our sports equipment was kept in a huge box under the building. This box was about six to eight foot long three to four foot height and about three feet deep. The top was slanted down at about a 45 degree angle. One day Janice was sent to get a bat or ball from the sports box and instead she thought she would have a slippery slide ride down the lid. The lid had a sheet of tin on top. Up Janice went and down she slid, not taking into account that the edge of the tin covering was broken and she still bears a big scar on the inside of her thigh where she slid straight onto the jagged edge of the tin.”
– Joyce Wagner (nee Cairns), 1999 – Past Student, Petrie State School, 1955 – 1963
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp28-30.
1955–1963: MAN TEACHER FOR GIRLS SPORT NO LAUGHING MATTER WHEN YOU START WINNING
“In Grade 7, we got a new teacher, Mr Smith. He took the girls’ team for sport. We all laughed a lot and thought ‘fancy a man taking the girls’ sports teams’. We stopped laughing and treating is as a joke when we improved, became a team and started winning some matches. It was a great team.”
– Joyce Wagner (nee Cairns), 1999 – Past Student, Petrie State School, 1955 – 1963
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp28-30.
1982: INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS, NEWCOMBE, FOOTBAL, NETBALL, SOFTBALL, CKRICKET, HOCKEY, T BALL & TENNIS
SCHOOL SPORT
Inter-school competitions are conducted in Athletics, Newcombe, Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket and Hockey, T Ball and Tennis.
Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Brisbane and State teams.
Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics. These are held during late July or early August.
Senior, Intermediate and Junior Champion trophies are competed for while the winning house holds the Teachers’ Trophy for the ensuing twelve months.
The Kruger medals are awarded annually for the overall school Champions.
Source: 1982 Petrie State School Parent Guide, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
1984: TENNIS COURT FENCED AND COACHING OFFERED
“After Fencing of the tennis court was completed, Merv Guse offered tennis coaching.”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1984: CRICKET PRACTICE WICKETS SUBSIDY APPROVED
“Subsidy approved on cricket practice wickets.”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1985: SO MANY SPORTS PROGRAMS ON OFFER!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This school has the services of a part-time Physical Education Teacher. All classes benefit from this provision.
SPORT
All pupils are expected to participate unless permission for exemption has been submitted in writing. It might be added that Teachers have organized a very wide range of activities to cater for all interests.
Inter-school competitions in Pine Rivers District have, in previous years, been conducted in Athletics, Newcombe, Rugby League Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Hockey, T Ball, Tennis and Australian Rules Football.
Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Brisbane and State teams.
Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics. These are held in July. Age trophies are competed for, while the winning House holds the Teachers’ Athletics Trophy for the ensuing twelve months. Parents are particularly welcome on these days.
The Kruger medals are awarded annually to the overall school champions in athletics.
A sports levy (currently 50 cents) is due each week for transport costs of children involved in interschool sport in Pine Rivers District.
SWIMMING
This school participates in a ‘Learn to Swim Campaign’ with the aim of teaching all children to swim. Whilst children will be excused from swimming sessions on inclement weather and for health reason, we DO NEED YOU COOPERATION if this campaign is to be a success.
Years 2 – 7 swim in terms one and four, but Year 1 will not attend until term four.
A charge is made to cover transport/admission to pool. Current charges are 50 cents (years 4 – 7) and 30 cents (years 1 – 3).
All clothing will need to be clearly marked. Girls are to wear a one-piece swimming costume or a light t-shirt over their bikini.
For health reasons, togs must NOT be worn to school under clothes. A note is required where a child is not to swim on a particular day.
Source: 1985 Petrie State School Prospectus, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
1988: NO MORE BACK BREAKS ON THE HIGH JUMP BAR
“’Fosbery Flop’ was banned and new jumping mats were purchased.
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1988: TENNIS PRACTICE WALL ADDED
“Tennis practice wall was built.”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1988: TENNIS PRACTICE WALL GETS AN APRON
“ … apron to tennis practice wall [added].”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1988: SOFTBALL BACKSTOP FENCE ADDED
“Softball backstop fence [added] …”
– Peter J Boge, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1983 – 31 Dec 1990.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp46-49.
1989: PE, ATHLETICS, NEWCOMBE, LEAGUE, NETBALL, SOCCER AND … FLIPPER BALL?
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This school has the services of a visiting Physical Education Resource Teacher. All classes benefit from this provision.
SPORT
All pupils are expected to participate unless permission for exemption has been submitted in writing. It might be added that Teachers have organised a very wide range of activities to cater for all interest.
Inter-School competitions in Pine Rivers District have, in previous years, been conducted in Athletics, Newcombe, Rugby League Football, Netball, Flipper Ball and Soccer.
Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Brisbane North and State Teams.
Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics. These are held in July. Age trophies are competed for, while the winning House holds the Teachers’ Athletics Trophy for the ensuing twelve months. Parents are particularly welcome on these days.
A sports levy (currently 70 cents) is due each week for transport costs of children involved in interschool sport in Pine Rivers District. Current Sport Association policy is that only teams competing, whether at school or away, pay. Teams having a bye DO NOT need to pay the levy on that particular day.
This school participates in a ‘Learn to Swim Campaign’ with the aim of teaching all children to swim. Whilst children will be excused from swimming sessions on inclement weather and for health reasons, we DO NEED YOUR COOPERATION if this campaign is to be a success.
In 1989, swimming instruction will occur in Term Four only for Years 1 – 7.
A charge is made to cover transport/admission to pool. Current charges are $1.00.
IN 1989, ALL CLASSES WILL SWIM AT THE LAWNTON (COUNCIL) POOL
All clothing will need to be clearly marked. Girls are to wear a one-piece swimming costume or a light T-shirt over their bikini. Bathing caps are to be worn by all children for health and hygiene reasons, and to assist in buoyancy.
For health reasons, togs must NOT be worn to school under clothes. A not is required where a child is not to swim on a particular day.
A Swimming Carnival is held towards the end of the year.
Source: 1989 Petrie State School Prospectus, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
1989: PATTERSON (WITH INCORRECT SPELLING) WINS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL … THEN GREEN, THEN RED
17 AUGUST – PETRIE LOG 89/14
SPORTS: Winner of the Interhouse Athletics Carnival in 1989 was Patterson, followed by Kendall and then Lawson.
1989: PETRIE GIRL WINS SPOTS ON STATE ATHLETICS SQUAD
16 NOVEMBER – PETRIE RUMBLINGS 89.19
STOP PRESS!
Leah Parkin won a SILVER MEDAL in the 200 metres sprint and the 4 x 100 relay at the Queensland Primary School’s Athletics Championships held at QEII yesterday. Leah has now made the State Team.
Congratulations also to Nathan Jones who competed in the Under 11 Long Jump.
1991: SPORTS AWARDS AND DON’T STAY IN CLASS – DO SPORT ALL DAY FRIDAY ARVO
31 OCTOBER – PETRIE LOG 91/19
SPORT: Sports Awards were presented for Newcomb, Tennis, T-Ball and Cricket.
SPORT: Interschool sports are played from 1-3 pm.
1993: AFL IS THE FOOTY FLAVOUR AND GIRLS GET EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL SPORTS
“Brisbane Bears [AFL Team] visit the school.”
“Policy on Gender Equity to ensure equal access to all sports.”
– David Stephenson, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1991 – ???.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp50-53.
1994: PETRIE IS A SPORTY SCHOOL
A SCHOOL IS A VERY BUSY PLACE AND 1993 WAS NO EXCEPTION. SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE YEAR WERE –
SPORTING EVENTS
We had students represent the school in District and Regional activities in Softball, Athletics, Rugby League, Netball, Swimming and Soccer.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This school has the services of a visiting Physical Education Resource Teacher.
SPORT
All pupils are expected to participate unless permission for exemption has been submitted in writing.
Inter-School competitions in Pine Rivers District have, in previous years, been conducted in Athletics, Newcombe, Rugby League Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Hockey, T Ball, Tennis, Australian Rules Football, Soccer and Touch. Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Sunshine Coast Regional and State Teams.
Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics and Swimming.
A sports levy (currently $1.20) is due each week for transport costs of children involved in interschool sport in Pine Rivers District.
This school participates in a ‘Learn to Swim Campaign’ with the aim of teaching all children to swim.
Source: 1994 Petrie State School Prospectus, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
1995: SPORT COSTS $1.20 PER WEEK
A SCHOOL IS A VERY BUSY PLACE AND 1994 WAS NO EXCEPTION. SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE YEAR WERE –
SPORTING EVENTS
We had students represent the school in District and Regional activities in Softball, Athletics, Rugby League, Netball, Swimming and Soccer.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This school has the services of a visiting Physical Education Resource Teacher.
SPORT
All pupils are expected to participate unless permission for exemption has been submitted in writing.
Inter-School competitions in Pine Rivers District have, in previous years, been conducted in Athletics, Newcombe, Rugby League Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Hockey, T Ball, Tennis, Australian Rules Football, Soccer and Touch. Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Sunshine Coast Regional and State Teams.
Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics and Swimming.
A sports levy (currently $1.20) is due each week for transport costs of children involved in interschool sport in Pine Rivers District for years 5, 6 & 7.
This school participates in a Learn to Swim Campaign. The focus of this program is on students who have been identified as non-swimmers in years 4, 5, 6 & 7.
Source: 1995 Petrie State School Prospectus, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
1995: OH NO … INFLATION HITS – SPORT NOW $1.50 PER WEEK
19 OCTOBER – PETRIE LOG 16/95
$1.50 SPORTING levy per senior student per week is payable each Friday morning at Senior Parade.
1995: SPORTS CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED FOR 1995
30 MARCH – PETRIE LOG 04/95
HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS for 1995: Patterson (Yellow)- Jonathon Charters (Captain); Lauren Taylor (Captain); Steven Booshand (Vice-Captain); Jessica Eadie (Vice-Captain). Lawson (Red) – Sean O’Connor (Captain); Cassie Heffernen (Captain); Chris Moffatt (Vice-Captain); Kylie Sperling (Vice-Captain). Kendall (Green) – Christopher Bond (Captain); Linsey Shellshear (Captain); Kai Deecke (Vice-Captain); Erin Chilcott (Vice-Captain).
1997: PE GOES FULL TIME TEACHER LIKE
“Full time … Physical Education teacher[s] appointed.”
– David Stephenson, 1999 – Principal, 1 Jan 1991 – ???.
Source: Commemorating 125 Years of Service: Petrie State School 1874-1999, pp50-53.
1999: 2 YEAR TENNIS DOUBLES CHAMPION
1999 – 28 OCTOBER – PETRIE RUMBLINGS 16/99
THUMBS UP to Shane Hastings for his success in Tennis at the completion of the Winter Season with the Pine Rivers Tennis Association. For two consecutive seasons he has been Doubles Champion and a member of the Champion Team in the Grand Finals.
2001: SPORTS LEVY IS NOW $2 – COMPULSORY PARTICIPATION (UNLESS YOU CAN’T FOR A GOOD REASON)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This school has the services of a full time Physical Education Resource Teacher.
INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS DAY
Children are encouraged to wear a T-Shirt in their House Colours.
KENDALL – GREEN
LAWSON – RED
PATERSON – YELLOW
SPORT
All pupils are expected to participate unless permission for exemption has been submitted in writing. Inter-School competitions in Pine Rivers District have, in previous years, been conducted in Athletics, Basketball, Newcombe, Rugby League Football, Netball, Softball, Cricket, Hockey, T Ball, Tennis, Australian Rules Football, Soccer and Touch. Children have the opportunity of gaining selection in Metropolitan North Regional and State Teams. Annual Inter-House competitions are conducted in Athletics and Swimming. A sports levy (currently $2.00) is due each week for transport consists of children involved in interschool sport in Pine Rivers District for Years 6 & 7.
The school participates in a Learn to Swim Campaign. The focus of this program is on all students in Years 4/5. This program is held in 4th term.
Source: 2001 Petrie State School Prospectus, From the Collection of Jean Charters.
2012: PARENTS CHEER FOR THEIR KIDS
“Athletics is being held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. We appreciate the interest and attendance of parents at these events. We also appreciate the effort and good spirit displayed by students on athletics days. I would like to acknowledge the work of our Physical Education teacher – Ms Niki Bitossi – in organising the program and preparing the students; and the work of our school’s officers in preparing the grounds.”
– Linley Greenland, Deputy Principal
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 09/12, 7 June 2012, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014
2012: THREE DAY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
SPORTS DAYS
Congratulations to our PE teacher, Mrs Niki Bitossi, and the team as well as the students for a fantastic three day carnival. I enjoy these days because it a chance to see everyone participate to the best of their ability while demonstrating good sportsmanship. Thank you to the P&C for keeping us fed and hydrated throughout the carnival. More information regarding a sports parade to present Cross Country and Track and Field medallions will be sent home next term.
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 10/12, 21 June 2012, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014
2012: SPORTS ASSEMBLIES
Sports assemblies will be held to present certificates and medallions for Cross Country and Track and Field during the week beginning 6 August. These will occur at the usual parade times of 11.50 am on Wednesday 8 August for P-3 students and Friday 10 August for students in Years 4-7. Mr Trevor Ruthenburg MP will be presenting the Year 4-7 Track and Field medallions he kindly donated to the school.
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 12/12, 26 July 2012, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014
2012: REGIONAL TRACK AND FIELD CARNIVAL
On behalf of the school community, I wish Justice, Jake and Kyeesha well as they represent the Pine Rivers District in the Regional Track and Field Carnival next week.
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 14/12, 23 August 2012, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014
2013: DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Last Wednesday I attended the Pine Rivers District Swimming Carnival to support 11 students who represented our school. I am pleased to report that each student behaved exceptionally well and gave their best effort in the pool. Although no student was selected in the Pine Rivers District team to compete at Regional level, I was extremely proud of their achievements.
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 03/13, 28 February 2013, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014
2013: CROSS COUNTRY
The Cross Country run went well last Friday, 22 March.
Thank you to students and staff.
Results and presentation parade date will be published in the next newsletter.
Snow cones raised $250.00. Thank you for your support.
Niki Bitossi, P.E. Teacher
Source: ‘Petrie Log’ Newsletter, 05/13, 27 March 2013, Petrie State School, http://www.petriess.eq.edu.au, Accessed 16 September 2014