secondary prospectus - stpeters.nsw.edu.au

Secondary Prospectus

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The Macarthur region’s leading Christian Independent Preparatory School is now offering Secondary education.

The Schools’ Council has agreed to the expansion of St Peter’s. Whilst there is much to achieve, Year 7 will commence in 2022.

St Peter’s is growing to offer the same quality, innovative and future focused education to secondary students that we’ve been offering to primary students for almost 40 years. For our families and those we speak with about St Peter’s, this just makes sense.

S T P E T E R ’ S ( I T ’ S A L L I N T H E N A M E )S T P E T E R ’ S ( I T ’ S A L L I N T H E N A M E )

St Peter’s will no longer be purely a Preparatory School. The name of the School will change to become St Peter’s Anglican Grammar in 2022.

What will not change is our commitment to being a Christian School, first and foremost. Our focus on students and their needs will also never change.

B U T W H E R E ?B U T W H E R E ? St Peter’s secondary school will be located on the current site in the centre of Campbelltown. Initially the secondary school will utilise purpose built modular STEAM, Science and Creative Arts facilities due for installation ready for classes in 2022. A process of innovative architectural design is being undertaken to construct a multi story purpose-built secondary learning centre with flexible learning spaces and a roof top playground.

As the School grows and students mature, St Peter’s is seeking to enter into relationships to access state of the art resources and facilities to support our students in their learning. This may include facilities in and around the Centre of Campbelltown.

We believe that this strong connection to our community will continue to set us apart as the leading provider of quality Christian, future focused education in South West Sydney.

“We’d love to be part of a foundation that’s willing to take a risk and see if there is a different way in delivering high school education.”

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SECONDARY PROSPECTUS

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S T A G I N GS T A G I N G We are excited to be offering Year 7 from 2022 and to stage secondary with our first Year 12 graduation in 2027.

2 0 2 22 0 2 2Year 7

2 0 2 32 0 2 3Year 7

& 8

2 0 2 42 0 2 4Year 7, 8

& 9

2 0 2 52 0 2 5Year 7, 8,

9 & 10

2 0 2 62 0 2 6Year 7, 8, 9,

10 & 11

2 0 2 72 0 2 7Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Decisions on the number of classes in each cohort will be made once the interest in the School is determined.

T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L B A C C A L A U R E A T ET H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L B A C C A L A U R E A T E We have seen wonderful success in offering the IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) and therefore expressed an intention to apply for candidacy to offer the MYP (Middle Years Programme) and to offer the DP (Diploma Programme) in Years 11 and 12. The MYP framework works alongside the NSW curriculum and the Diploma is an alternative to the HSC. Students and parents will undergo training in understanding the options and St Peter’s will become the first dual credential school in the South-West, offering both the HSC (Higher School Certificate) and the IB Diploma.

Students will learn in a balance of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, collaborative and independent opportunities. Collaboration time will occur regularly as a timetabled session for students to work with one another and staff as required on skill development, specific projects, assessment, understanding or clarification.

L E A R N I N G E N H A N C E M E N TL E A R N I N G E N H A N C E M E N T St Peter’s has a strong offering in Learning Enhancement. Be it support for students who need assistance in a particular area, need extension and challenge in one or more areas, or support in the English Language (EAL/D) or Counselling, St Peter’s will put the needs of our students first. This area will continue to evolve and grow as the school grows.

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C H R I S T I A N C E N T R A L I T YC H R I S T I A N C E N T R A L I T Y St Peters has always been and will always be a Christian School. Employing practicing Christian Staff, we believe this helps our students to consider their world from a Christian worldview. Enrolment is open to anyone, from any faith background, who accept our Christian centrality.

E X C E L L E N T T E A C H E R SE X C E L L E N T T E A C H E R S We have attracted and retained some of the best teachers available. We have been contacted by many educators from all over the country interested in being part of this exciting initiative.

We create a school culture where staff love working, so that they give the best to the students that they are entrusted with.

W E ’ L L B E D I F F E R E N T W E ’ L L B E D I F F E R E N T

Focusing on the future means different timetables, different structures and different approaches to teaching and learning.

New and innovative approaches to mandatory subjects will link with exciting electives.

What will be focused on, is ensuring our students remain engaged, wanting to learn.

Flexible approaches, growing to facilitate trust and independence in our students.

C O M M U N I T Y L I N K SC O M M U N I T Y L I N K S We are establishing connections and synergies with Universities and other establishments in the Reimagining Campbelltown City Centre. St Peter’s will be well placed for innovation and research in order to equip and prepare our students for what is next!


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W E L L B E I N GW E L L B E I N G St Peter’s is built on an approach of relationship and restorative justice. Our effective House based Pastoral Care System will extend into secondary, where students will have an allocated House tutor and as the school grows, a Head of House. Further supports will be provided by dedicated Counselling and Chaplaincy staff.

S P O R TS P O R T St Peter’s participates in Independent Primary Schools Sporting Organisation (IPSSO) for primary interschool sport and will participate in Macarthur Independent Schools Association (MISA) for secondary interschool sport.

St Peter’s uses Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) as our pathway for carnival competition in primary and we will use a pathway based in Wollongong for carnivals (SASSA).

SASSA (Southern Anglican Schools Sports Association) is our pathway for carnivals and elite sports.

C O - C U R R I C U L A RC O - C U R R I C U L A R St Peter’s is a school built on providing opportunity for our students to excel. Our co-curricular offerings will include Musical Pathways, Bands, Choral, Strings Programmes and Ensembles. Gifted and Talented Opportunities, Chess, Christian Discovery Groups. Robotics, IT Skill Development, Sporting Development, including our dedicated Football Development League and a host of service opportunities within the local community.

M U S I CM U S I C St Peter’s has a strong history in the musical arena. We look forward to expanding this into secondary also. Plans for band tours and extensive offerings in our Concert Bands, Choral and Strings groups will occur.


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P E R F O R M I N G A R T SP E R F O R M I N G A R T S

Our performing arts will allow students the capacity to shine. Alternating with the Preparatory School, the Middle School will stage a musical regularly. School plays and showcases will be a strong feature of the school.

S T U D E N T V O I C E W E E KS T U D E N T V O I C E W E E K

Student Voice Week (SVW) will be a week for students to enact their learning within the community. All students in secondary will have the opportunity of undertaking work that contributes positively to our society and community.

O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O NO U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N

St Peter’s will be partnering with other schools to utilise their outdoor learning facilities. All students from Years 3 - 12 will undertake outdoor education as a vital and compulsory part of their learning experiences.

St Peter’s will continue to proudly partner with Crusaders for our Outdoor Education Programme.

Y E A R 3Y E A R 3Overnight camp at school

Y E A R 4Y E A R 42 night camp at Lake Macquarie

Y E A R 5Y E A R 52 night camp at Galston Gorge

Y E A R 6Y E A R 63 night camp Canberra/ Snow Fields

Y E A R 7Y E A R 73 night camp

A camp for Year 7 will occur at the beginning of Term 1, to enable current and new students an opportunity to get to know each other and establish a culture of connection and support amongst staff and students.

Other camps will be determined in due course.

We anticipate offering the Duke of Edinburgh programme also.


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S U B J E C T C H O I C E SS U B J E C T C H O I C E S Secondary subjects will include

English PDHPE

Mathematics STEAM and Mandatory Technologies

History/ Geography Languages - French

Science Biblical Studies

T E C H N O L O G YT E C H N O L O G Y

The School will provide all students with an Apple Macbook for Years 7 - 10. This device will be managed by the School and paid for through the annual fee structure.

W H A T W I L L A D AY L O O K L I K E ?W H A T W I L L A D AY L O O K L I K E ?

Students will commence at 8.30 am and finish at 3.15 pm

6 x 55 minute periods each day with recess, lunch and afternoon breaks

Additional collaboration time in the timetable and tutor group on a daily basis

Students in Year 7 may access an after-school Study Centre from 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm (Monday – Thursday). Co-Curricular groups will also be conducted at this time.


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W H Y S H O U L D I J O I N S T P E T E R ’ S ?W H Y S H O U L D I J O I N S T P E T E R ’ S ?

The opportunities are endless. As a school we are developing from a strong history. By enrolling at St Peter’s, you will experience the commitment to a school that is pushing the bounds, that will look different to traditional schooling models.

H O W C A N I B E I N V O LV E D ?H O W C A N I B E I N V O LV E D ?

The Headmaster, Mr Gorman, is calling for expressions of interest from families who would like to be involved in a Steering Committee that will offer suggestions and input into what our expanded school will look like.

A P P LY I N G F O R Y E A R 7A P P LY I N G F O R Y E A R 7 Applications are being taken for places in Year 7, 2022 and beyond and interviews are being scheduled.

F I N D O U T M O R EF I N D O U T M O R E

Information Sessions and School Tours are held throughout the year. Please refer to our School website for booking your attendance.

A non-refundable application fee will place your name on our register. Following an enrolment interview, an enrolment fee is payable to secure your place. Please refer to the details on our website.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to be involved.

Please visit our website, www.stpeters.nsw.edu.au/admissions/how-to-apply

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F E E SF E E S

The Schools’ Council are considering a suitable fee structure for the School at present.

Fees will be published on our website in due course.

Year 7 Fees 2022 will be inclusive of Tuition fees, Service fees, Outdoor Education fees and Technology fees.

W E L C O M E F R O M T H E H E A D O F T H E M I D D L E S C H O O LW E L C O M E F R O M T H E H E A D O F T H E M I D D L E S C H O O L

Welcome to the thriving community of St Peter’s Anglican Grammar. As we embark on the development of a secondary school, we are presented with an exciting and unique opportunity to create a school that enables students and families to flourish. Focused on demonstrating ‘Life through Christ’ and operating as an unashamedly Christian school, we are dedicated to creating future focussed learning opportunities for students grounded in a Christian worldview. The highly capable Christian staff of St Peter’s bring a wealth of experience, care and passion in order to develop well supported and rigorous learning for all students regardless of ability.

The global community can be sure that solving the complex problems of the future will need knowledge and skills yet to be identified. As an International Baccalaureate World School we deliver the New South Wales curriculum through the conceptual framework of the Middle Years Programme. By doing this we are developing student learning and thinking that is not bound by time, culture or geography; enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills in new and unfamiliar contexts of the future.

As a Middle School we are not only focussed on developing an academically rigorous learning culture, but also concerned with nurturing well rounded global citizens who know themselves and can have a positive impact on the communities in which they live and serve. A full offering of co-curricular opportunities in Music, Art, Dance, Language, Sport, Outdoor Education and Service Learning enables students to bond together as a community and discover learning that is personally significant as they develop into young men and women.

Thank you for considering a St Peter’s education for your child. I look forward to welcoming you into our community in the future.

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St Peter’s Anglican Grammar 5 Howe Street, Campbelltown NSW 2560

Telephone: + 61 (2) 4627 2990

Email: [email protected] through Christ

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