Mrs Michelle McDonnell - Principal

What is success?  For each one of our students at St. Peter’s this will look very different.  Success is learning to independently complete a task that has previously required scaffolding; it is reading the 'Magic 100 Words' for the first time; it is writing a sentence, including more complex language; it is solving a tough mathematical problem; it is taking action in response to learning; it is finally kicking a goal or hitting a tennis ball over the net; it is getting through the first day of Prep and it is completing Primary School at the end of Year 6.

Success is something to be recognised and indeed celebrated, both at the end of the journey and along the way.  At St. Peter’s we daily celebrate the small successes with a verbal congratulations or a note home in the student diary, encouraging pride in effort.  We recognise individual successes through our reporting of effort and achievement.  We have more formal opportunities at Assemblies and Presentation events.  As a teacher, however, there is no greater joy than the recognition of personal success when a student proudly announces their latest learning achievement!

Our Year 6 students will have their successful learning journey through the primary years at St. Peter’s recognised in a number of ways over the next weeks.  They have all successfully completed their PYP Exhibition Unit of Inquiry, producing artworks, films, and written responses, but also demonstrating growth of character,  perseverance and a greater understanding of the world in which they live.  As a school community we want to recognise these successes and celebrate with Year 6 as they complete the final weeks of Primary School.

It is particularly pleasing to be able to recognise the success of many within the St. Peter’s Graduating Class of 2020, who have attained entry to Selective High Schools or received Scholarships to Independent Secondary Schools.  

Scholarships - 8

Selective High Schools - 2

This fantastic achievement is a testament to the quality programmes in place at St. Peter’s and the hard work and dedication of our staff and students.

Now that we are well into Term 4, we would like to remind parents/carers of the following Uniform requirements:

A reminder that our Run4Fun Colour Explosion day is next Friday, 6 November 2020.

Parents will need to create an online profile for their child in order to raise funds. It is preferable that no cash donations are collected this year and that all donations are made online. Please go to myprofilepage.com.au to set it up if you are yet to do so.

Canteen - (Kindy to Year 6)

Students will have the opportunity to purchase 1 Token which will give each student two items from the canteen. Students may choose from chips, popcorn, ice block and juice boxes. Orders and Payments must be made online prior the day and students will use Pete’s Cash at the Run4Fun Colour Explosion Day.

Canteen Booking Link

1 Token per student only to be purchased using the following link: Canteen Booking Link

We love to celebrate with your child for their birthday! Amidst current circumstances, we would like families to be aware of the following requirements.

Only commercial food items may be shared at school for these occasions, for example - grocery store purchased cupcakes / bakery items (in a sealed box) / ice blocks / lolly bags.

Unfortunately home made items are not able to be shared. Classroom teachers will be responsible for ensuring appropriate food handling processes which will entail the class teacher sharing items to individual students, with the use of tongs or gloves. In the case of lolly bags, students will be required to bring these home rather than consume them at school. 

Thank you for your support and understanding.