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St Peter’s College
Information Booklet for Senior School
Our Senior School
At St Peter’s College every boy is
celebrated and honoured for his
uniqueness. To achieve this, we believe in
an holistic approach to education:
we are educating minds, building healthy
bodies and nourishing spirits.
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Contents Message from the Headmaster 02 01 Introduction03 Wellbeing04 Positive Education 05 Academics07 ICLT09 Keystone and eSmart 11 Boarding12 Outdoor Education 13 Timetable14 Checklist15 Road Safety Procedures 16 School Fees and Buses 17 Key contacts for the Senior School 18 Frequently Asked Questions 19 Map 20
Message from the Headmaster
02 The staff, students and I look forward to welcoming Our internationally recognised whole-of-school
you and your family into the School in 2019. approach to wellbeing means that every staff
member understands that developing a student’s
At St Peter’s College we believe in a holistic character is as important as fostering his intellect
approach to education. We are educating minds, and I encourage you to take advantage of
building healthy bodies and nourishing spirits. opportunities to learn more about our positive
We achieve this through our strong, inclusive education and wellbeing programs. This will enhance
Anglican ethos, through the delivery of a robust the close partnership we enjoy between student,
academic curriculum, and through the diverse parent and teacher that enables every student to
range of co-curricular activities that embrace a wide fulfil his potential.
variety of sports, outdoor education, the creative and
Mr Tim Browning,
performing arts. We have a long tradition of success I hope that you will find the information contained Headmaster.
in providing a truly rounded education that prepares in this booklet a helpful guide that will address
students to seize the opportunities and manage the questions you may have as you prepare to join
uncertainties that inevitably lie ahead. the School. The staff, students and I stand ready
to make the transition into Saints as seamless as
‘Pushing the Boundaries’ is a well-researched possible for you.
outdoor education program designed to enrich
the students’ spirit and broaden the depth of their Please do not hesitate to make contact with the
experiences within a natural environment. I ask each School if you need further clarification.
student to embrace this experience to develop his
personal attributes of courage, grit, determination, We look forward to seeing you soon.
passion, endurance, commitment and integrity.
You can be confident that in coming to St Peter’s
College you have chosen a school where we have
outstanding teachers who understand the specific
needs of students, and where students are allowed
to be themselves. Each student is nurtured and
cherished for the contribution he makes to the
broader School community. We take pride in
really knowing each student in the School and we
value every individual and his unique qualities. We
understand how best to encourage him to discover
and develop his gifts, talents and true strength of
character.
Introduction
Vision Values 03
Our vision is to be a world-class school where all Our values are central to enabling us to achieve
students flourish. our vision and mission. Our values underpin our
behaviours.
Mission
They inform how we interact with each other and
Our mission is to provide an exceptional education engage with our local and international communities.
that brings out the very best in every student.
• Building lifelong commitment to serve others.
We do this within an intellectually and spiritually rich
environment that nurtures international-mindedness, • Building leadership capability.
intercultural understanding, respect and a
• Celebrating the uniqueness of each student.
commitment to social justice.
• Celebrating accomplishment.
Impact
• Developing emotional maturity.
We build great men:
• Developing lifelong learning, engagement,
• who believe safety, service and integrity are
meaning, and purpose.
fundamental parts of their lives;
• Embracing creative potential.
• who are active members of socially and
culturally diverse communities;
• Fostering honesty, integrity, and wellbeing.
• who engage in political, ethical, and
• Honouring diversity.
environmental challenges as good citizens.
• Valuing teamwork, collaboration, and
communication.
• Unlocking individual virtues and strengths.
Wellbeing
04 At St Peter’s College the wellbeing of all of our Chapel program
students and staff is central to all we do. Whilst
Through our Chapel program students are
wellbeing has always been important at Saints, there
encouraged to develop an appreciation of the role
are now even more compelling reasons for us to
that spirituality has in wellbeing. This is an inclusive
have a wellbeing focus at this School. Approximately
a quarter of young people in Australia report to have program, focussed on encouraging thoughtful
a mental disorder (ABS, 2008), and the World Health engagement and meditation. We impart our
Organisation predicts that depression will be one of Anglican values directly through our House Chapel
the largest burdens of disease by the year 2030. We Services, School Musters, and indirectly through
are committed to nurturing the wellbeing of all of our the role-modelling of our teachers and through the
students and understand that every interaction at celebration of students past and present who have
School has an impact. represented these values to all.
We know that wellbeing is an inherently complex
concept, dependent on a multitude of individual and Pastoral Care
cultural factors. In order to make some sense of this
We know that students and staff who feel safe,
complexity we have adopted the PERMA framework
supported and connected are more likely to flourish.
developed by Professor Martin Seligman to monitor,
Our integrated pastoral care system ensures that
qualify and quantify the health
every student in the School is seen, known, heard,
of all areas of the Saints
community. This understood and supported.
scientifically informed
House System
model (Seligman,
2011) comprises five Upon commencement at St Peter’s College, every
elements that we student is allocated into a House, each of which is
focus on when it comes
led and guided by the Head of House. Houses are
to wellbeing. These are:
the fundamental units in the pastoral care system
at the School. Each student should feel part of a
In the Saints context our Christian values such as
House, to which he can give his loyalty and from
love, forgiveness, acceptance, and inclusivity inform
our approach to wellbeing. These values demand a which he can receive guidance and encouragement.
holistic approach to wellbeing and we are concerned
with the emotional, spiritual, physical, social, mental Our House system promotes the social, academic,
and intellectual health of our students and staff. All spiritual and emotional wellbeing of each student.
of the structures, practices and policies within the In Years 9 to 12 (the Senior Years) students are
School reflect this understanding. At the centre of organised into smaller groups, known as Mentor
these structures and practices are our Pastoral Care groups under the care of a House Mentor. In Years 7
System, the Positive Education Curriculum, and our and 8 (the Middle Years) students are part of Mentor
Chapel program. Classes with other students from their year level.
The House system provides many opportunities
Through these formal structures, we aim to
for each student to participate in annual traditions
acknowledge, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness
and community activities enhancing the sense of
of every student as well as equip them with the tools
belonging and camaraderie. Friendships formed by
they will need to navigate the difficult periods of their
the students during House activities often last
lives. We do this by imparting our values, connecting
our students to a community and fostering a lifetime.
relationships, and by the direct teaching of skills
through our Positive Education programs.
Wellbeing
The Head of House is the first point of contact where Positive Education 05
a student, parent or teacher can turn to for help or
Through our taught positive education curriculum
information.
students learn a strength-based approach for
interacting with each other, responding to adversity,
In Years 9 to 12 the Head of House, Mentor and
and growing themselves as human beings.
Head of Senior Years take a collaborative approach
in guiding and supporting each student. In Years 7
A Strengths-based Approach
and 8 the Mentor, year level coordinator and Head of
Middle Years collaborate to support students. From the youngest students in the Early Learning
Centre our Teachers guide the students to use
Aims of the House System appropriate language to share their thoughts
and feelings. The strengths-based education we
• To increase the positive influence of the School
have implemented at Saints takes a more ‘formal’
on a student’s character; to help students meet
approach from Reception, when character
their responsibilities – in their studies, in other
strengths are taught both explicitly and implicitly
School activities and in the wider community;
throughout the curriculum.
to instil the lasting virtues of courage, honesty,
decency, devotion and loyalty.
Years 7 to 10 and Co-curricular
• To foster a School spirit that expresses itself We deliver a program developed in
in positive relationships between students and the United Kingdom called Personal
staff, and in sport and other activities. Wellbeing Lessons for Secondary
Schools: Positive Psychology in Action
Year 7
• To discover and recognise the talents of written by Dr Ilona Boniwell and Lucy
Ryan. This course focuses on developing
each student.
positive attitudes towards self, body,
emotions, mindsets and relationships.
• To help students with any problems that may
arise. We deliver the Penn Resiliency
Program written by Professor Martin
• To delegate responsibility to all senior students. Seligman and his team. Based on
Year 8
over 20 years of research in the field
– this program focuses on cognitive
• To provide academic, moral, social and
behavioural and problem solving skills.
emotional support and guidance.
Students complete the Strath
Senior School Houses: Haven Positive Psychology Program
designed by Professor Martin
• Da Costa House • MacDermott House Seligman. These lessons focus on the
Year 10
development of character strengths,
• Farr House • School & Allen House mindfulness, gratitude, optimism and
resilience. Students are encouraged
to develop signature strengths too.
• Farrell House • Short House
• Hawkes House • Woodcock House
• Howard House • Young House
Wellbeing
06 Benefits of our Programs • Character strengths of the mind
(e.g., self-regulation, perseverance, love
Our Positive Education program takes into account
of learning) were predictive of school
the science of many other researchers. Recent
success (Weber& Ruch, 2012b).
findings summarised by Gregory Park (2013) on the
benefits of teaching wellbeing have shown:
• The character strengths – perseverance,
love, gratitude, and hope – predict academic
• Using one’s signature strengths in a new
achievement in middle school students
way increased happiness and decreased
and college students (reported in Park &
depression for six months (Gander, Proyer,
Peterson, 2009a).
Ruch, & Wyss, 2012).
• Changes in a student’s self-control predicted
• Self-control predicted high school grades,
changes his/her school grades six months
absences, and at-home study habits better than
(Duckworth et al., 2010; Duckworth et al., 2011).
IQ (Duckworth & Seligman, 2005).
• Self-control predicts childhood health, too.
• Self-control predicted homework completion,
A study of children progressing into
classroom conduct, and report card grades in
adolescence found that self-control was an
a longitudinal study of over 500 middle school
important protective factor against becoming
students (Duckworth et al., 2012).
overweight (Tsukayama et al., 2010).
• Individuals’ levels of grit—perseverance for
• A recent meta-analysis of 213 school-based,
long-term goals—predicted several forms of
universal Positive Education or Social
academically-related achievement, including
Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, involving
grades at top US universities, retention in elite
over 250,000 students, concluded that these
military academy classes, and ranking in a
interventions had positive effects across a
national spelling competition (Duckworth
range of outcomes (Durlak et al., 2011).
et al., 2007).
Academics
The curriculum at St Peter’s College provides 07
Year 10
opportunities for every student to be educated to take
From Year 10, there are a couple of noticeable
their place in the world as informed, active, responsible
differences. Whereas students study Science as a
citizens, often in positions of leadership in the
single subject in Years 7–9, in Year 10 the Science
community. We want every student to commit to being
program divides into three specialised subjects
a creative, open-minded, life-long learner. Importantly,
– Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Students will
every student is to be responsible for his own learning.
study each subject for a trimester (approximately 11
Teachers will work with every student to enable him to
weeks each). Year 10 also offers greater choice and
show independence of thought, develop intellectual
subject specialisation on elective lines. Students are
tenacity and to understand himself as a learner.
able to pursue areas of interest, including Design,
From Year 7 to Year 12, students at St Peter’s Technology, Art, Drama, Sports Science, Geography
College are challenged, inspired and nurtured or Music. Here they begin to prepare themselves for
through both a rich and diverse curriculum and either the South Australian Certificate of Education
through evidence-based, innovative teaching. (SACE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Opportunities are provided for students to come Program (IBDP) Diploma. Year 10 students are also
to know the world through different perspectives, strongly encouraged to continue studying their
represented by subjects within eight Faculties; language of choice.
• The Arts (Visual and Performing) Years 11 and 12
All courses in Years 7–10 are designed to provide
• English
a firm basis for either of the two options offered to
• Personal Development (Health & Physical students in Years 11 and 12;
Education; Religious and Values Education;
• The South Australian Certificate of Education
Positive Psychology)
(SACE), or
• Humanities
• The International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Languages (including EALD) Program (IBDP)
• Mathematics The School offers the SACE and IB Diploma at Years
11 and 12; over twenty-five SACE subjects and fifteen
• Science IB subjects, in six different areas, to enable students to
select a course of study in keeping with their abilities
• Technology
and interests. All three languages (Chinese, French
and German) are offered in Year 11 and 12 for both the
Course Structure SACE and the IB Diploma. Students who take the IB
Diploma must study at least one language other than
Years 7–9
English. Italian and Spanish ab initio are also offered in
During the first three years of the Senior School (Years
the IB Diploma program. These are beginner language
7 to 9), students study a broad range of subjects
courses which can be undertaken without previous
with no early specialisation. Students choose one
experience in this language. Due to small class sizes in
Language other than English (LOTE), selecting from
Years 11 and 12 Languages, often the SACE students
Chinese (Mandarin), French or German. Arts and
will study the IB Diploma language curriculum in a
Humanities subjects are compulsory, offering the
combined class with IB students. More information on
broadest possible base on which students can build
both the SACE and IB programs can be found in the
from Year 10 onwards. There is one elective line in
Senior School Curriculum Guide.
Year 9, in which students may select from a range of
Technology and Arts subjects.
Academics
08 Catering to Diverse Learning Needs Important Contacts
All students are different and therefore learn differently. For information regarding subject selection
For the majority of stduents, educational needs are or curriculum you are welcome to contact
met through curriculum planning, including the use of the following staff:
setting, and through differentiation in the classroom.
Curriculum content or speed of lesson presentation is Learning and Teaching
varied to reflect the particular needs of a class group. Nick Carter
Subject teacher planning is flexible in recognising Academic Deputy
the needs of all students as individuals and ensuring ncarter@stpeters.sa.edu.au
progression and relevance. However, students whose
needs are exceptional require enhanced provisions to Sam Cheesman
enable them to fulfil their potential. Director of Studies
scheesman@stpeters.sa.edu.au
There are provisions made across the Senior
School for both enrichment and reinforcement in the Year 11 and Year 12 IB Diploma
curriculum. Students who have a diagnosed learning Mr Paul Hadfield
disability or difficulty may be eligible for Curriculum International Baccalaureate Diploma
Support. Curriculum Support provides programs and Program Coordinator
support through several methods. Students may be phadfield@stpeters.sa.edu.au
on an Individual Learning Plan or be provided with
in-class support. Students who require more intensive General Academic Assessment
support may meet the criteria to be eligible for & Reporting Enquiries
Curriculum Support Class (Years 7–10). These classes Ms Pierina Deck
are smaller and allow for more individual attention. pdeck@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Students who are recognised as being more able, Student Learning Needs (including Learning
will be taught in mainstream classes as part of a Support & Gifted Enrichment)
differentiated curriculum. Teaching and learning
Mrs Carmen Bester
methodologies, which encourage all students
Coordinator of Students with Diverse
to extend their thinking and learning, are utilised
Learning Needs
across all subject areas. Students who require
cbester@stpeters.sa.edu.au
more intensive support may meet the criteria for the
Enrichment Class (Years 7-10), offering higher-order English as an Additional Language
thinking and learning strategies and competitions for
Miss Sally Ziniak
their extension.
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
Coordinator
sziniak@stpeters.sa.edu.auICLT
MacBook Program If your son does not have a MacBook 09
All students from Year 5 through to Year 12 Families are free to choose any new model of
MacBook. Specifications worth considering are
participate in an Information and Communication
the devices weight, size, storage capacity and cost.
Learning Technology (ICLT) MacBook program as
We recommend you purchase no larger than a 13”
part of their enrolment at St Peter’s College. This
MacBook.
program requires all students in these year levels to
purchase their own MacBook. These machines are
Option A – Purchasing from
the only laptops compatible with this program.
St Peter’s College ICLT online store
To assist in providing affordable and ready access to
If your son already has a MacBook
Apple technology, St Peter’s College has partnered
To ensure the machine is ready for use in our teaching with an Apple reseller. to provide a range of
and learning program for Term 1, we must ensure purchasing options.
the machine’s systems and settings have been
configured to integrate with the Saints network. This While you will have the flexibility to choose your own
will allow your son to connect to printers, the wireless vendor, the use of the ICLT online store provides
network and access subject specific software. convenience. The order process is done entirely
online, with the machine delivered directly to the
For new students, this configuration process will School ready for your collection. While the ICLT
take place during a set-up session at school. Details online store includes a range of MacBooks, there is
also the opportunity to purchase a range of optional
of these sessions will be communicated to families.
peripheral devices such as backup drives and
For existing students, new MacBooks need to be
laptop cases.
presented at the Keystone Support Centre in the
Senior School Miller Library. Please contact the To take advantage of this purchasing program,
Support Centre on (08) 8404 0444 or members of the Saints community can access the
keystone@stpeters.sa.edu.au to arrange a ICLT online store via Keystone.
convenient time. The Support Centre is open 8.00am
to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
As part of this process, all of the files and software
stored on the machine may be erased. Please make
sure you or your son backup and save any data he
wishes to retain.
The Mac OSX includes a program called Time
Machine, which allows any data saved on the
machine to be backed up and restored. It is a
requirement that your son has a portable external
hard drive to run Time Machine. The storage
space required is 1TB. If you need assistance in
establishing a backup process, please refer to http://
support.apple.com/kb/HT1427 or visit the Keystone
Support Centre in the Miller Library for advice.ICLT
10 Purchasing from the online store can take place at Apple Repair Centre
any time; however, please allow approximately three
In the event that your son’s MacBook requires
weeks for delivery. Instructions concerning the order
repairs, the School provides servicing and repairs
process are provided on the online store.
through an authorised Apple Repair Centre.
This service can be accessed via the Keystone
In addition to the MacBook options, the online store
Support Centre.
also provides special pricing for some optional
peripherals, which may be of interest:
Insurance and Warranty
• The portable hard drives are an ideal solution
The responsiblity for repairing or replacing a
for backing up data on the machine using the
malfunctioning MacBook rests with you. The
program Time Machine which is preinstalled
School recommends that you consider the 3 Year
on the MacBook. All students are responsible
CompNow Care (an affordable alternative to Apple’s
for the backing up of their data on their
3-year warranty) when purchasing the device,
MacBook and as such this is a highly
though this is not compulsory.
recommended option.
• The School strongly recommends you ensure Software supplied by the School
the 3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) is
Software provided by the School includes Microsoft
included when purchasing the device. When
Office, iWork and a range of general-purpose
comparing prices with external vendors please
applications and utilities. This software can be
consider if the price provided includes APP
accessed via the School network once the machine
which is an additional $339 – $449 depending
has been configured via the during the set-up session.
on the model of MacBook.
Any software required for the teaching and learning
program will be provided at no additional charge.
If you have any technical questions about
any items provided on the online store please
Laptop bags or sleeves
contact our Keystone Support Centre on
(08) 8404 0444, via email keystone@stpeters.sa.edu.au A bag, hard case or sleeve is required for the device.
or visit www.apple.com.au While we allow the use of bags, they must be in
the form of slim line style bags and should not be
designed to carry anything other than the laptop.
Option B - Purchasing from
another vendor
If you decide to purchase the device from another
vendor, the School will require it to be presented to
a set-up session at the start of Term 1. If your son
already has a Macbook, please read the section
found on page 9 of this booklet for more information
regarding this process.Keystone and eSmart
Keystone eSmart 11
Keystone is the School’s central platform for digital St Peter’s College is an accredited eSmart School.
information, communication, learning and reporting
processes. eSmart assists our teachers, students and the
whole School community to embrace the benefits of
Information in Keystone includes: technology and reduce our exposure to cyberspace
risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, online
• School Calendar – A list of School events
sexual predation and accessing or sending
updated daily
inappropriate images and content. We address these
issues proactively, focussing on both protective and
• Learning Curve / Academic Footprint –
educational practices.
Academic reports and progress
As an eSmart School we have integrated cybersafety
• My Tasks – Student homework information
into wellbeing policies, established clear procedures
• My Wellbeing – Pastoral care reporting about to deal with incidents, and developed a curriculum
your son around the smart, safe and responsible use of
technology.
• Sports Zone – Sports choices, fixtures and
results for every sport
Newsletter
• Medical Form – An online form to update your
The School Newsletter is emailed to parents each
son’s medical details
fortnight. In addition, at the start of each term, a
calendar of School events is also emailed.
• Community Directory – Parent contact
information
If you encounter any issues with Keystone please
contact the Keystone Support Centre.
• Lunch Orders – Pre-order School lunch or top up
T: +61 8 8404 0444
your ID card for purchasing lunch in the tuck shop
keystone@stpeters.sa.edu.au
• My Timetable – Your son’s academic timetable
• Music Tuition Form & Timetable – Enrol in music
instrumental lessons
• My Teachers – Find your son’s teachers and
their contact details
• Learning resources to support the delivery of
the teaching and learning program
• ICLT online store – Purchase hardware through
our online storeBoarding
12 More than ninety boarders call School & Allen House Mr Mark Colsey, Head of House for Years 11 and 12
home for 38 weeks of the year. They are supported by The first point of contact for all Year 11 and 12
qualified and dedicated boarding staff who provide students.
the necessary support for the students in their care.
Mr Rob Green, Head of House for Years 7 to 10
The boarding staff supervise students out-of-school The first point of contact for all matters relating to
hours and provide pastoral and academic support. Year 7 to 10 students.
Senior boarding staff are teachers at the School and
are in constant communication with the boarder’s Mentors
mentors and class teachers to ensure they are
Each student, as part of a small group, is assigned
accessing the necessary support.
a mentor. The small groups meet with their mentor
each morning and several times during the week.
We recognise that all students are unique and
Academic or general schooling enquiries can be
respond to the challenges of living away from home
made directly to the mentor.
in different ways. Led by our Head of Boarding,
our staffing structure ensures that students always
Resident Supervisors
have someone to speak to while also encouraging
students to develop independence. The Boarding House is by staffed by two qualified
boarding supervisors: Mr Nathan Allom and Mr Tom
The health and wellbeing of our boarders is our McNeil. They are responsible for facilitating the daily
primary concern, and we encourage students and routine and are the immediate contact for students
parents to make contact regarding any concerns regarding daily responsibilities.
which may arise.
House Parent
A significant amount of thought and planning is
Mrs Tracey Hiern is responsible for the day-to-day
put into the staffing of our Boarding House. This is
services including laundry, cleaning and in-house
to ensure all students are well supervised and are
catering. Tracey is available during the week and is
able to access a staff member for any questions
the main contact for all uniform enquiries.
or concerns they may have. There are always two
live-in staff on-duty who are directly accessible by House Assistants
students. Furthermore, during supervised study
periods additional tutoring staff are accessible to To assist in supervision, academic support and
provide flexibility in offering small group and one-on- overnight care of the boarders we have four
one academic assistance when required. experienced House Assistants. These staff provide
specialty academic assistance and pastoral support
Each night a staff member resides in a dedicated to students.
overnight room, so the students have a single
location to go to during the night should they need GAP Students
support or feel unwell. St Peter’s College supports a healthy GAP program,
where undergraduate students complete a 12-month
The Head of Boarding and Heads of House also placement at the School. These third-year university
live on School grounds in close proximity to the students provide additional supervision and coordinate
Boarding House and are accessible to students after hours recreational activities and gym sessions.
whenever they are needed.
Support Staff
Key staff In addition to our direct supervisors and Health
Mr Ray Pearson, Head of Boarding Centre, the boarders have access to the School
Ray overseas all aspects of the Boarding House Chaplain who lives on campus. The School also has
including pastoral care, academic development, three psychologists who are available and speak
staffing and operations. regularly with the Heads of House to monitor student
health and wellbeing.Outdoor Education
Pushing the Boundaries Pushing the Boundaries delivers a series of 13
journeys in a wilderness environment that provide
St Peter’s College’s Outdoor Education Program
an opportunity to excite, challenge and contribute
Pushing the Boundaries focuses on the development
towards growth. The experiences encountered
of students outside of the classroom. Designed to
on these journeys touch students’ inner core
assist them to identify and develop their character
resulting in a greater respect for self, others and the
strengths, foster persistence, bravery and integrity
natural world. The confidence gained will build on
through teamwork, the program fundamentally
foundations and provide an enhance preparedness
enriches the holistic learning experiences for
to be custodians and champions of the wonder of
students through co-curricular endeavours.
the living landscape.
The objective is to deliver a structured, clearly
In 2019 Pushing the Boundaries will consist of the
defined and measured program that is strongly
following program for all Years 7-10 students:
linked to our academic, wellbeing and
co-curricular goals.
Year Level Term Program
Year 7 Term 2 An overnight lead-in program based at Finniss to prepare students
for their expedition.
A five-day canoe/walking journey in the Riverlands.
Year 8 Term 1 An overnight lead-in program based at Finniss to prepare students
for their expedition.
A six-day climb/cycle/walk journey in the Northern Grampians National
Park
Year 9 Term 4 An overnight lead-in program based at Finniss to prepare for their
expedition, and an intense two-day first aid course based at Saints.
A seven-day journey where students have the choice of one of the
following: sea-kayak/walk on the Glenelg River mountain bike/walk
at Mt Remarkable, rock-climb/walk at Warren Gorge.
Year 10 Term 2 Peak experience – a 21 day program where students complete an epic
journey through the Flinders Ranges on bike, foot and camel,
in small expedition groups.
For further information regarding please contact
Anthony Bates, Head of Outdoor Education
T: 8404 0453 M: 0428 747 545
outdooreducation@stpeters.sa.edu.auTimetable
14
Date Event Information
Middle Years
Wednesday 28 November 2018 7:00pm Memorial Hall
Parent Information evening
8:30am to 3:30pm
Meet at Memorial Hall
Friday 30 November 2018 Years 7 and 8, 2018 Step-up Day
PE Uniform of student’s current
school to be worn
Information evening for new
Monday 3 December 2018 parents and students joining the 6:00pm Angas Parsons Room
Senior Years (Years 9-11)
New boarders to enter the From 3:00pm
Monday 28 January 2019
Boarding House The Boarding House
Headmaster’s welcome to all 2019 8:30am to 12:00pm
Middle Years students followed by Memorial Hall
orientation Full summer uniform to be worn
Boarding Community BBQ 6:00pm Boarding House
Tuesday 29 January 2019
New Years 9-12 families in 2019
individual meetings with Head of Senior School office will
Senior Years and Head of House/ contact families
Mentor
8:35am (first bell 8:30am)
Wednesday 30 January 2019 School commences
Full summer uniform to be worn
Term 1 commences Wednesday 30 January
Term 1
Term 1 concludes Friday 12 April
Term 2 commences Tuesday 30 April
Term 2
Term 2 concludes Friday 28 June
Term 3 commences Tuesday 23 July
Term 3
Term 3 concludes Friday 27 September
Term 4 commences Tuesday 15 October
Term 4
Term 4 concludes Friday 6 DecemberChecklist
For your reference, below is a simple checklist to 15
ensure the lead-up to your son’s commencement
is as easy as possible:
Uniform purchased
Books ordered
Laptop ordered
Complete medical form online
https://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au
Complete sports choice form online
https://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au
Complete parental consent form for the use
of student images
Provided latest school reports to Admissions
(School must have Term 4, 2018 report)
Provided most recent NAPLAN report
to Admissions
Provided any other reports to the School
about your son’s particular learning needs
(including information about the need for
learning support or disabilities)Road Safety Procedures
16 Pedestrians Drop-off and Pick-up
When students are crossing North Terrace on their Parents may drop off and pick up students inside
way to and from School, they must always cross at the School grounds in the Hackney Road car park,
the pedestrian traffic lights situated near Trinity Street. outside of Memorial Hall, or in the Avenues. However
Students should not cross the road at any other there is no long term parking in the Avenues, or in
place, even when traffic is stopped for the lights. front of Memorial Hall. Parents are asked not to
drop their sons off along the road adjacent to the
Students who need to cross Hackney Road must Memorial Hall and Lloyd Oval.
use the traffic lights on the corner of North Terrace.
Under no circumstances are students to cross Parents may drop and collect their sons at the
Hackney Road at any other point than the pedestrian Pembroke Street gates. Please note there are some
island crossings or the North Terrace traffic lights. parking restrictions in this area, and parents should
not drive their car through this gate to drop off their
son inside the School.
Driving
Students, parents and staff must drive with due Parents are asked not to use the Hatswell Street
caution inside the School and in the gates for drop off, as this is a student parking area
surrounding roads. and the adjacent street is very narrow, and not
designed for significant amounts of traffic.
Parking
Parents should not drop students off nor collect
Students who drive to School should park in the them from the Western side of Hackney Road, but
Hatswell Street or Hackney Road car parks. They are are encouraged to drive into the School and use the
to register their vehicles through the Senior School Hackney Road car park.
Office, as well as register any approved passengers.
Students must not park in other school car parks In the Junior School, there is a drop off zone in the
and are asked not to park on surrounding roads. North Terrace car park. Parents are not to leave their
car parked unattended in these spaces. Alternatively,
Senior School parents should park in the Hackney there is a turning circle at the end of the Junior
Road car park. School Avenue for parents to use.
In the Junior School, parents should use either the
Bikes
North Terrace or Hackney Road car parks. Parents
are asked to respect any designated spaces There is a bike shed available for storage of students’
assigned for Staff parking. throughout the School day. The Bike Shed entrance
is through Pembroke Street gates.
In the interest of student safety the Junior School
Avenue is open for parking until 9:30am each week
day. It is then closed for traffic throughout the day
and reopens at 2:30pm. On weekends the Avenue is
available for general parking.School Fees and Buses
To ensure the School community is aware of the along Cross Road then Portrush Road (stopping at 17
view and payment process for School fees, the all Metro stops along this route when hailed).
following information and important dates will assist
you in your financial planning: The bus then runs express along Magill Road to St
Peter’s College (North Terrace). The reverse route
• An email will be sent to all members of the operates in the afternoon.
School community in December each year,
advising of the fees for the following year, Hills Bus Service
payment options, and terms and conditions. Hills Bus Service is a privately-operated service
through Roundabout Charter coordinated by
• School Fees for 2019 will be emailed in January,
the School. There are two routes available, the
at which time you will be provided with three
Balahanah route and the Hahndorf route.
options for payment:
Every passenger will need to be registered prior to
• Three equal instalments due on 28
travel. To register a passenger, a consent form must
February, 31 May and 31 August; or
be completed and received by the School.
• 10 equal monthly instalments from February
All associated fees will be added to the School
to November (by Direct Debit only).
fee account. The Coordinator of Roundabout Bus
Services, Mr James Howard will make contact once
• N.B. A surcharge of 1% Visa/MasterCard
the consent form has been received to advise route
or 1% American Express will be applied.
details and timetable.
• Total School fees include tuition fee, boarding
Northern Bus Service
fee, fixed charge and IT Levy.
Details to be finalised in Term 4,2018. Please
It should be noted that music fees, bus fees, register your interest with Admissions via email at
overseas and interstate trips and some admissions@stpeters.sa.edu.au.
miscellaneous charges are not included in School
fees and are billed separately, with payment due St Peter’s College Morning Shuttle Service
within 30 days of invoice.
A morning shuttle bus operates from Walford
Anglican School for Girls to St Peter’s College,
Fees can now be paid online. Please visit Keystone
offering great convenience for the many families with
www.keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au to find out more.
children at both schools.
Please contact Business Services for fee enquiries.
St Peter’s students of all ages are enjoying using this
T: +61 8 8404 0505
safe and efficient service.
fees@stpeters.sa.edu.au
The shuttle bus departs from the Kiss and Drop
pickup point in Northgate Street Carpark at
School Buses 8am, arriving at St Peter’s College Junior School
St Peter’s College operates two bus services and a Administration Building at approximately 8.25am.
shuttle service.
To book this service go to trybooking – St Peter’s
Unley Bus Service College Morning Shuttle Service
St Peter’s College provides a bus from the Unley
district which starts at Stop 3 Unley Road, travelsKey contacts for the Senior School
18 Headmaster’s Office Donations
Mr Tim Browning, Headmaster Emily Dreniak, Development Manager
Ms Paula Angel, Personal Assistant to Headmaster edrewniak@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Head of Senior School Fees
Mr Ben Hanisch, Deputy Headmaster and Ms Liana Calabro, School Accountant
Head of Senior School fees@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Mr David Scott, Head of Senior Years
Mr James Tamblyn, Head of Middle Years Keystone Parent Support
T: +61 8 8404 0444
Administrative Matters and General Procedures helpdesk@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Mrs Helen Cocca, Personal Assistant to the
Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Library Matters
Email: hcocca@stpeters.sa.edu.au Mrs Pat Aller, Head of the Miller Library
Student Absences Music
Ms Jess Ennis, Senior School Mr Philip Walsh, Director of Music
Administration Assistant Ms Jill Page, Music Secretary
jennis@stpeters.sa.edu.au music@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Admissions Outdoor Education
Mrs Amanda Bruce, Admissions Manager Mr Anthony Bates, Director of Outdoor Education
Boarding Sports Department
Mr Ray Pearson, Head of Boarding Ms Natalie Worster
Administrative Assistant - Sport and Athletic
Student’s Pastoral Care and Behaviour Development
House Mentors, Head of House, Head of Senior sports@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Years, Head of Middle Years.
Uniform
Careers Mrs Stacey Nattrass, Uniform Shop Manager
Mr Mark Colsey, Careers Counsellor uniformshop@stpeters.sa.edu.au
or phone 8404 0490
Chaplaincy Matters
The Reverend Dr Theo McCall, School Chaplain Wellbeing and Positive Education
The Reverend Ben Bleby, Associate Chaplain For wellbeing or positive education matters, please
contact Mr Ben Hanisch, Deputy Headmaster,
Counselling Issues
Head of Senior School
Ms Kirsty Jackman, School Psychologist
Dr Mike Oliver, School Psychologist St Peter’s College
Mrs Zoe Alford, School Psychologist St Peters, Adelaide, Australia, 5069
+618 8404 0400
Learning and Teaching @SPC_Adelaide
Nick Carter, Academic Deputy reception@stpeters.sa.edu.au
Mr Sam Cheesman, Director of Studies
Mr Paul Hadfield, International Baccalaureate
Diploma CoordiantorFrequently Asked Questions
How and when do I purchase my son’s How and when do I order my son’s 19
school uniform? school books?
Firstly, it is important you organise an appointment Campion Education are the School’s supplier and
with the School’s Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop orders need to be placed online. Once the books
will be able to supply the whole School Uniform, are ordered and paid for online, they are picked
except shoes. Nametags for clothes can either and packed by Campion Education and delivered
be ordered and purchased through the Uniform directly to your home. When you enter the Campion
Shop or online via Cashs’ labels. Education bookshop website (www.campion.com.au),
click on the heading on the left-hand side, “Order
Normal trading hours are: Now”, then select the correct state, select the name
Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm of the school from the drop down menu listing, and
then select which year level and then tick the subjects
Tuesday: 11:00am - 5:00pm that books are required for. Follow the prompts to
Used Uniform Shop: 3:00pm - 4:30pm completion. Our school code for orders is: 613.
Wednesday: CLOSED
How do I report my son as unwell/late/
Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm leaving school early?
Used Uniform Shop: 3:00pm - 4:30pm Please email any student absences to
Miss Jess Ennis in the Senior School office to
Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
jennis@stpeters.sa.edu.au or phone 8404 0422.
Parents and students must make individual
appointments at the uniform shop. When do we select sport choices and
how do we do this?
To book your appointment please visit
http:/mykeystone.reservio.com/ Please complete the online Sports Choices
submission form by the prescribed date in the
The Uniform shop accepts cash/cheque as well as information pack.
debit and credit cards.
When will my son be issued
Please contact Uniform Shop Manager,
a Student ID Card?
Mrs Stacey Nattrass on 8404 0490 or via email
snattrass@stpeters.sa.edu.au Your son’s photo will be taken at orientation or
sometime during his first week (depending on
For detailed information about the uniform, please numbers and scheduling). ID cards will be distributed
read the Uniform Handbook, available to download via Mentors.
via Keystone.
When will my son be issued
a locker and do I need to provide him
with a lock?
Your son will be issued with a locker at orientation
and the School will provide him with a combination
lock. The cost of this lock will be invoiced on your
first term’s account.Map
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Technology 9.18.Art and Technology
Uniform Shop 18. Uniform Shop Pavilion
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2. Old School House / Headmaster’s 10. Drama 19. Old Palm House (Early Learning Centre) 28. Pentreath Building (Middle Years)
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3. Memorial Hall 12. Brookman Pavilion 21. Shinkfield Building 30. Big Quad
12. Brookman
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13. Health Centre 22. Burchnall Sports Centre 31. Information Technology
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School Room 22.Tuck
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House Technology 32. Senior School Changerooms
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