Today we took the opportunity to celebrate our amazing teaching staff. They were treated to Morning Tea as we thanked them in a small way for all they do each and every day for our students. It was nice to be able to celebrate the teachers who work so hard to bring our students the love, care, learning experiences and relationships that help to form them into lifelong learners. Thank you to all our teaching staff for being an amazing bunch of people to work with.

I am so grateful for the camaraderie and care shown not only to our students but also to each other. Please watch the link below to see the messages our students have sent their teachers.                               

Mrs Nerida Hadfield - Deputy Principal

The last fortnight has been a busy one with the events and learning taking place. I love the opportunities that continue to be presented to our students and the way in which they embrace these, whether it is with complete confidence or some trepidation, these allow our students to grow in their ability and foster new passions for learning.

Last week was a great opportunity for new parents and students coming to Pre-Kindergarten next year to attend Story and Play in our library and the Kindergarten Orientation was full of excitement for our current Pre-Kindergarten to have a glimpse into what school life will look like next year.

Thanks so much to Mrs Nielson for all her hard work with this, as well as all staff involved.

Earlier this week was our Year 5 Survivor Day where students were challenged through fun activities to engage in their unit of inquiry - Sharing the Planet. I love the energy and creativity of our teachers to engage students in learning that is fun and inspiring.

We have had feedback from some parents regarding a lack of care from some drivers around the carpark. Please keep our community safe by being extra aware, patient and vigilant when driving in our school grounds.

It was my privilege to attend this 3 day camp last week at Lake Macquarie with our Year 4 students. This is an amazing location which so many wonderful experiences for our students to explore. The video shown at our Primary Assembly last week gave a glimpse into the fun and active time we all had. Teachers have also shared this on Seesaw. Thanks so much to our wonderful staff who attended, for the way in which they cared for our students and matched them with energy!! I really appreciate Mr Stevenson, Miss Tranby, Mrs Weir, Mr Connell, Miss Busutel and Mrs Ball.

Last night at Exhibition showed once again the wonderful community we have at St. Peter’s. Exhibition is a showcase of the learning of our Year 6 students and with just the one grade involved it was amazing to see the school hall packed (standing room only for staff in attendance). Grandparents, siblings and very proud parents were impressed with the work of these students. One comment I heard upon leaving the school was - “Tonight showed once again who St. Peter’s is. A community full of joy and connection”. I love that! Congratulations to all students but also to the amazing staff involved, particularly our Year 6 team led so capably by Mr Stockinger

I am very proud of a Year 4 student who has shown agency after being challenged when seeing the brokenness of this world. Alyssa H from 4H took it upon herself to organise a simple cupcake stall to sell to primary students in order to raise money for a charity she believes is making a difference on the ground.

CARE.ORG seeks to make this world a better place by caring for those who are enduring conflict and hunger world wide. Alyssa chose this charity after gaining approval for this fundraiser and raised $183.50 to send them. Well done Alyssa!

Mrs Deborah Nash - Head of Learning Enhancement

It has been another exciting fortnight in the life of St Peter's Heart!  

Mr Peter Stevenson - Dean of Biblical Studies

Last week, Year 4 students travelled to the Crusaders Site at Lake Macquarie. They had the opportunity to participate in activities such as sailing, canoeing, fishing, raft building, rock climbing, the Mission Impossible game, a lake walk, and archery. It was fantastic to see the students expanding their horizons and trying new activities. One of the great aspects of the camp was living in a temporary community and getting to know each other in a different environment.

Below are some reflections from Year 4 students and what they loved about camp. 

“I like walking near the lake,  because I like nature! Looking around I could see trees and bugs and I saw a few fish in the lake too! After we had a walk we got to these rocks that were really steep and there were planks of wood to walk on and big logs that were attached to some logs tied to the floor. After we walked a little more we got to a part where the path was really narrow. It was hard to walk past because the lake was right underneath where we were walking. We got to a point where there was some sand, we found many pippies and we were all looking for them and when we found any we would put them in a bunch.” 

“The wind was blowing in my hair, waves hitting the boat."

"It was like l was in a fantasy! A dream came true, sitting on the edge of the boat .There was a trampoline and on it the waves were hitting me. It was quite a weird feeling, one that l would have not liked to miss and with the safety of a teacher it was even better.” 

“One of our activities was mission impossible. We first had to throw some mats to make it to the end. It was hard but my group and I managed to make it to the end and we won. The next activity we did was to throw balls in the holes and half of us threw the balls in the holes and the other half of my group had to catch the balls but in the end we lost but it was fun. The final activity was to balance toys on the scale and I partnered up with my friend Dante and we were so close. Mission impossible was a mission but it wasn't impossible.”

“I did canoeing first! It was a lot of fun, because we were controlling what we did on the water in a boat. Then we went fishing, me and my friend Cat didn't catch any fish, but it was fun. Then we went sailing. That was definitely my favourite! We got to sit up on a high seat and dip our feet in the water. The water was so green and so beautiful. I got splashed when I sat on the trampoline at the front of the boat.”

Overall, we had a fun time away! The students were fantastic and we commend them for how they behaved. 

Year 4 Teachers, 

Mrs Weir, Miss Tranby and Mr Stevenson

Mrs Samantha Edmunds - Dean of Inquiry/PYP Coordinator

We are excited to extend an invitation to our community for the Annual St Peter's Anglican Grammar Poetry Recital.

This will be held in the school hall Friday, 17 November 2023.

Please see further details in the invitation below. 

On Wednesday 25th October and Thursday 26th October, Woojin S and Lachlan S competed at the New South Wales Primary Schools Sport Association (NSWPSSA) State Athletics Carnival in Homebush.

Both athletes achieved exceptional results of which they can be rightfully proud. Lachlan participated in five events within the multiclass category, demonstrating his versatility, while Woojin dedicated his full focus to excelling in the Long Jump.

St Peter’s could not be prouder of how well both boys represent both our school and Combined Independent Schools (CIS).

Results:

On November, 2nd, 2023 (Week 4, Term 4) we will be taking a team of Representative Gymnasts to the IPSHA Gymnastics Carnival. We wish all our competitors all the best.

The IPSHA Gymnastics Carnival will be a ticketed event for spectators. Tickets are free. Any person who will be attending the IPSHA NSW Gymnastics Carnival will need to register for a ticket on the following link IPSHA NSW Gymnastics Ticket registration

Ticket receipts will be checked at the door. If people have not registered their attendance on the above link or QR Code they will need to do it at the centre before entering the venue. QR codes will be displayed at the venue. School Officials, students and Judges do not need to register.

Mrs Kasie Bingham - Sports Administrator

While the Annual St Peter’s Tennis Singles Competition is coming to an end, students signed up for a Doubles Tournament to finish the year.

Congratulations to Emma Z who successfully won the Junior Girls Tennis Tournament, Woojin S who successfully won the Junior Boys Tennis Tournament, and Rui S who successfully won the Senior Boys Tennis Tournament. A Championship Game will be played on Monday.

Week 2 v. BYE

Week 3 v. St Gregory’s College (Home)

Term 4 IPSSO Draw (subject to change).

Mrs Fiona Singline - Library Assistant

Our Scholastic Book Fair opens for 4 days in the School Library starting next Thursday.

If you would like some great new Children's Books for Christmas and holidays, please come and have a look.

On the First day of Book Fair, Thursday 2nd November, we will open early at 2-3 for PARENTS ONLY shopping.

Dates:

• Thursday, 2nd November
• Friday, 3rd November
• Monday, 4th November
• Tuesday, 5th November

Opening Times:

• 8:15 - 9:00am
• 3:30 - 4:00pm

Where:

• School Library

Payment Method:

• The Book Fair is cashless

Term 4

Monday, 9 October 2023 - Tuesday, 5 Decenber 2023 

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions in our school

Current Position(s) vacant for 2024

• Teacher (K-6)

Position Description - Teacher (K-6)

Application Form - Teacher (K-6)

• Praise God for a great time away with Year 4 up at Crusaders Lake Mac. The students had a great time away together and had lots of great experiences. 
• Please pray for all the end-of-year events, such as the Music Festival, Exhibition, Swimming Programs, and Rep Sport finishing up. Please pray for students and staff as they prepare for these.