St. Peter's Primary School

About

Co-educational Catholic primary school.
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Story

St Peter’s has an enrolment of approximately 680 children across 28 single-level classrooms. The school demonstrates a strong Catholic ethos, which is enhanced by the committed relationship between the parish and the school. Parents actively participate in classroom literacy and numeracy activities, excursions, inter-school sport, the School Board and the Parents and Friends Association, which organises a range of social activities across the year. The school has an Out of Hours Care Program.

St Peter’s School offers a comprehensive curriculum. Religious Education is based on Archdiocesan guidelines which emphasise doctrine, faith and prayer and the Sacramental Program is family-based.

St Peter’s has a strong commitment to sustainability with a Student Action Team involved in such activities as the Kitchen Garden, Worm Farm and Composting as well as a commitment to recycling.

There is a strong focus in Literacy and Numeracy while also aiming to develop Technological capabilities; Resilience and flexibility; Communication skills & exchange of ideas; Awareness and appreciation of cultures; Critical thinking skills and adaptability; Teamwork and community service; Awareness of one’s own choices and a Commitment to personal and community growth .

Student Well Being is encompassed through the Healthy Relationships Program, Buddy and Peer Support programs and a Student Representative Council.