General News
St. Peter's College
Ekphrastic Poetry - Poetry success for St Peter’s students
Congratulations to Amreen Kaur Saini (Year 7, Assisi), a winner in her section of Independent Schools Victoria’s Student Poetry Competition, and Ruby Lee (Year 8, Glowrey), who received a commendable mention.
Amreen’s poem responded to A Banquet Still Life by Jan Davidsz de Heem (c. 1640–1641). This is an example of ekphrastic poetry, a new competition category that invites students to use an artwork or object as inspiration, translating close observation and interpretation into language.
The competition forms part of the biennial Arts Learning Festival, hosted by Independent Schools Victoria and open to schools from all sectors. Students could choose their own topic or explore the optional theme of Fruit, drawing on colour, texture, taste, memory and imagination.
An excited Amreen attended the Celebration of Student Poetry evening with her family on Thursday 22 October at the Cobblestone Pavilion, Meat Market, representing St Peter’s College.
Fiona Gallagher
Learning Adjustment Leader - Exceptional Learners
Clyde North Campus
Representing Australia in Kabaddi
We are delighted to recognise the outstanding achievement of Jasmeet, who has been selected to represent Australia in an international Kabaddi tournament.
Kabaddi is a fast-paced team sport that combines agility, strength, strategy and teamwork, and is particularly popular across South Asia and increasingly played internationally.
Being selected to represent Australia is a wonderful achievement and a testament to Jasmeet’s commitment to his sport. We congratulate him on this exciting opportunity and wish him every success as he competes on the international stage. We are very proud to see a St Peter’s College student representing his country.
