Uniform Matters

Mrs Michelle McDonnell - Principal
In 2023, Kindergarten and Year 3 will begin the transition to the new St Peter's Anglican Grammar uniforms with new uniform items, bags and hats compulsory in these cohorts.  This uniform has been designed to give students a variety of options to wear across the year, focusing on a more play-based style in Kindergarten - Year 2, before students move into a more formal uniform in Year 3.
Please click here for information and photos of the uniform options which students in Kindergarten and Year 3 will wear from the beginning of next year.  All uniform items, with the exception of shoes, must be purchased from our School Shop. 
 
Students in other grades will begin to wear this uniform over the next few years or whenever their current uniform needs replacing, whichever happens first.  We are aware that there are a number of families who are keen to have all their children in our new uniform and most new uniform items will be available for purchasing prior to the end of 2022.  Please note supplies of the girls dress will arrive in January, however, we hope to have one of each size available at the end of November for students to try on and order.

Grandparents Day

We are looking forward to welcoming our grandparents to "Grandparents Day - 2022" on Monday, 24 October 10.00am - 12.30pm. 

Our programme of events is below:

  • 10.00am Music Concert, featuring our school choirs, bands and string ensembles
  • 10.45am Devonshire Tea
  • 11.15am Classroom Visits and Book Fair

Please note that this is a special event for Grandparents or another special person who plays this role in your child's life and we ask that parents do not attend on this occasion. The Music performances will be also performed at our upcoming Music Festival for parents to enjoy. 

We are excited for this special event and hope they can join us.

Year 6 Exhibition 2022

As part of the PYP framework, students in Year 6 participate in the Exhibition. This event is a showcase of their learning, encompassing growth academically as well as personally. 
 
Our students this year collaboratively designed the Central Idea: Human choices challenge equality, under the Trandisciplinary Theme 'Sharing the Planet'. They have worked in small groups to authentically research a range of real world issues such as, habitat destruction, First Nation Rights, space junk, mental health and access to resources. Through the research process, students are required to know their learning well, and to creatively and critically consider how their learning can be presented to the school community in a way that provokes action. Our desire is that our students share a powerful message about their group's issue, including ways that members of the St Peter's community can make a difference.
 
The process of Exhibition is a large undertaking for a number of our staff as well, with teachers across the school taking on the role of mentors. My thanks to our wonderful Year 6 teaching team, and our mentors, for the support they have provided in order to ensure the success of our Year 6 learners. 
 
All members of our school community are warmly invited to attend the Exhibition, to be held on Thursday, 27 October, commencing at 6:30pm in the school hall. At this event, you are encouraged to engage with the students and ask them questions. It would also be wonderful for you to provide them with feedback, as well as congratulations as they finalise their primary schooling!
 

2023 School Travel Applications

Applications for student travel in 2023 opened from Monday, 10 October 2022.

Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass for 2023 can apply now. A new application will need to be submitted if they are applying for the first time, or if they are requesting an additional travel entitlement as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation (e.g. joint custody).

Students who change address, school, campus location, have repeated a year or received an expiry notification from Transport for NSW for their school travel entitlement should renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications, and entitlements remain valid for the start of the 2023 school year. School Opal card holders will have the changes applied to their existing card.

If a student's distance eligibility has changed based on their grade (i.e. grade two to grade three), the system will automatically update their entitlement if they meet the new criteria. If they do not meet the new eligibility criteria, we will send an expiry notification via email. 

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply. 

Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply. 

Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their Student Opal card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2023. 

Students living in rural and regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator. It may come via the school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass. 

School Travel Application Endorsement 

Occasionally, applicants completing the online form make mistakes, so we ask that school administrators be mindful of this and only endorse applications with correct information. 

If you identify an error, you can amend the first name, date of birth or grade of a student’s travel application by clicking in the relevant row on the portal. Please ensure you have confirmed the information before making any changes. Refer to page 16 of the School Portal User Guide for further instructions. The user guide is accessible within the School Portal by clicking the arrow next to your username.

If a student’s details cannot be confirmed or they are not yet enrolled please do not endorse the application. By selecting ‘no’ the application will be rejected and the applicant will be informed. They will then need to submit a new application. 

If a school administrator endorses an application in error, please advise our Concessions team as soon as possible here

If school administrators require access to the School Portal, please request an account here

If you need to remove school portal access for staff members who have left the school recently, please let us know via a feedback form and select 'school/operator portal’ and then ‘remove existing user access’. 

Transport Concession Entitlement Cards (TCECs) 

Schools applying for Transport Concession Entitlement Cards (TCECs) for senior students are advised to submit applications at least four weeks before the end of Term 4. This will allow time for processing and delivery to the school before the holiday period commences. Applications scheduled for delivery during the holiday period will be held and delivered when school recommences from January 2023.

When applying for TCECs before the end Term 4 2022, ensure you enter the grade the student is in this year, not the grade they will be in during 2023. E.g., Year 11 students who have commenced Year 12 studies are still considered as being in grade 11 until the end of 2022. 

Travel from Term 1 2023 

We ask that parents plan ahead and make sure their child knows which service/s to use and has a valid ticket to travel; either a School Opal card or Child/Youth Opal card (within Greater Sydney) or a School Travel Pass (outside Greater Sydney), from the start of the school year. 

Applications for 2023 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel open at the start of Term 4 2022, so parents/students can apply or update details early and be ready for the start of the new school year. 

Most students using the Opal network will not need a new Opal card and can continue travelling on their existing card each year. 

The start of the year is a busy period for local transport operators, and students travelling without a valid ticket make service planning and operations difficult. 

We recognise that for some families last minute changes to school enrolments mean they may not have a School Opal card or Travel Pass for the start of term. In the Opal network, we strongly encourage these families to have their children travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs. 

Bus operators are flexible and understanding, particularly at the start of the school year, and will ensure students can travel safely to and from school. But to best support our operators we encourage all students to have a valid ticket, as early as possible, from the start of the school year. 

Students using School Opal cards are also reminded that they must tap on and tap off in line with the Student code of conduct and Opal terms of use. 

New Baby Announcement

We have received wonderful news from our School Counsellor Mrs Erin McKerral, she and her husband have just welcomed their latest addition to the McKerral family!
 
Samuel George McKerral born 10.10.22. 
 
May God bless them as a family.

Prayers

  • Give thanks for the experiences enjoyed by the Year 4 staff and students during their camp at Lake Macquarie this week.
  • Pray for our Middle School staff and students as they navigate their final term at St Peter's.  
     

School Calendar

Term 4
Monday, 10 October 2022 - Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Week 3 

Monday, 24 October 2022

10.00am - 12.30pm: Grandparent's Day
3.30pm - 4.30pm: IPSHA Gymnastics Practice

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

8.20am - 9.00am: Scholastic Book Fair
9.00am - 9.30am: Junior Primary Chapel
10.00am - 11.00am: Pre-Kindergarten Story & Play
2.30pm - 3.00pm: Primary Chapel
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Junior Strings Co-curricular Programme
3.20pm - 4.00pm: Scholastic Book Fair
4.00pm - 4.30pm: School Tour

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Rep Sport - BYE
9.30am - 12.30pm: Years 1 & 2 Swim Programme
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Senior Strings Co-curricular Programme
3.15pm - 4.30pm: AFL Clinic

Thursday, 27 October 2022

IPSHA Gymnastics
No Rehearsal for Lion King Jr due to Yr 6 Exhibition
6.30pm - 8.00pm: Year 6 - Exhibition

Friday, 28 October 2022

8.10am - 10.00am: Pete's Cafe
9.00am - 9.30am: Combined Primary and Middle School Assembly

Week 4
Monday, 31 October 2022

7.00pm - 8.00pm: Music Festival

Tuesday, 1 November 2022

9.00am - 9.30am: Junior Primary Chapel
2.30pm - 3.00pm: Primary Chapel
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Junior Strings Co-curricular Programme

Wednesday, 2 November 2022

Years 1 & 2 Swim Programme
12.00pm - 12.50pm: Junior Rep Sport Vs Oran Park
1.00pm - 2.00pm: Senior Rep Sport V Oran Park
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Senior Strings Co-curricular Programme

Thursday, 3 November 2022

Whole School -Colour Run 
1.15pm - 3.10pm: Year 7 - Swim Programme
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Lion King Jr Rehearsal

Friday, 4 November 2022

8.10am - 10.00am: Pete's Cafe
9.00am - 9.30am: Junior Primary Assembly

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Campbelltown Mobile Blood Donor Centre

One in three people in Campbelltown will need blood during their lives — and without amazing locals like you spreading the word, that blood may not be there at the crucial moment.

Despite the ongoing pandemic, it is important to remember blood and plasma donation remains absolutely vital. 

As someone who has been such a fantastic advocate already, you’re in an ideal position to let as many people as possible know that we’ll be rolling in at: 

Campbelltown Mobile Blood Donor Centre
Monday, 7 November – 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday, 8 November – 9.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesday, 9 November – 9.00am to 2.00pm
Thursday, 10 November – 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday, 11 November – 9.00am to 2.00pm 

Bugden Place
CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560

Book a Donation Time

If you’re a donor, or any of your community are, don’t forget to book in beforehand online or on 13 14 95. Remember, get in early to get the best time!

IPSSO Representative Sport – Final Winter Season

Results

Junior Sport: Wednesday, 21 September 2022

SPORT

RESULT

SPAG

OPAC

Soccer

WIN

1

0

AFL

Loss

14

39

Netball

Loss

5

16

Newcombe ball

WIN

2

0

Juniors: Players of the Match

AFL = The whole team
Soccer = Ryan M.
Newcombe Ball = Evie C.
Netball = Mikayla M. 

Senior Sport: Wednesday, 14 September 2022

SPORT

RESULT

SPAG

OPAC

Soccer

Loss

0

3

AFL

Loss

22

73

Netball

Loss

3

10

Volleyball

WIN

2

0

Seniors: Players of the Match

AFL = The whole team
Soccer = Isaac L.
Volleyball = Jelena L.
Netball = Tanisha P. 

Top 3 Placings

Congratulations to the Junior Newcombe Ball team and Senior Volleyball team who both finished 2nd in their respective competitions.
Well done! 

Jersey Return

Please have your Winter Rep team students return their jerseys to Mr Vernon at school (if they’ve not done so already). They can place them in the blue container outside the school sports shed if they can’t locate Mr Vernon. 

Thank You Mr Gorman

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding leadership and service of our outgoing Headmaster, Mr Brendan Gorman. Mr Gorman commenced at St Peter’s in 2014, undertaking the challenging task of leading the school after the passing of the much admired Headmaster, Mr Stephen Bomford. During his nine year tenure, Mr Gorman oversaw an era of development and forward thinking to ensure St Peter’s maintained its proud standing and reputation across the Macarthur region. 

Mr Gorman brought with him a passion and vision for developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who seek to care for others and the world around them. This philosophy led to St Peter’s becoming an International Baccalaureate World School delivering the Primary Years Program (PYP) that continues to engage and inspire our students and staff to this day. 

Mr Gorman oversaw numerous improvements of the school site including the redevelopments of the Hall Playground, Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, South Building Classrooms, Main Playground Climbing Equipment, Soccer/Volleyball Playing Surface as well as the new Modular Building consisting of STEAM, Music and Tuition Rooms. Most recently, he implemented the updating of the school name, crest and uniform along with the establishment of St Peter’s Heart. 

Mr Gorman led in a relational manner and continually sought to develop and maintain strong community partnerships. The introduction of the popular Friday Coffee Cart and Student Chips & Chat sessions are small examples of his desire to bring people together in fellowship. He modelled ‘Life Through Christ’ in the genuine love and care he displayed for students, staff and families. He steadfastly upheld the Christian values upon which St Peter’s was founded and was committed to providing students with a greater understanding of the hope, truth and love of Jesus. 

I am undoubtedly richer for the experience of working and learning alongside Mr Gorman. I know he (and much loved family dog Flossy) will be greatly missed by many. We wish him and his beautiful family the very best in this next chapter of life. On behalf of the entire St Peter’s community - Thank you for your service Mr Gorman.          

November - Professional Development (PD) Day

As previously communicated in our School Calendar and Term 3 newsletter, please be aware that we have one Professional Development (PD) Day in November (Friday, 18 November 2022). The office and OSHC will be closed on this day to allow all staff to participate in the planned professional development.

Thank you for your understanding.

IPSSO Representative Sport – Summer Season

First 2 Rounds

Unfortunately the first 2 rounds had to be cancelled due to the effect of bad weather and ground conditions being unsuitable. We are keen and hopeful that better conditions will present themselves in the weeks to come.

Upcoming Fixtures

Week 3, Wednesday 26 October 2022

We have a BYE this week. Training will occur at school between 11am – 3pm, during normal sport time. 

Week 4, Wednesday 2 November 2022

Home games V Oran Park.
Cricket, Soccer & OzTag at Campbelltown Showground. Basketball at St Peter’s.
Junior Matches from 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Senior Matches from 1:00pm – 2:00pm 

Rep Sport Uniforms

Please ask your students to see Mr Vernon if they are missing any components of their Rep Sport uniform.

CIS Athletics

Congratulations to Alicia W and Emma C for their excellent efforts in the recent CIS Athletics Carnival held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. They both performed admirably and we are very proud of them. 

Alicia finished 5th in the 11 Yrs Girls 100m Final with a speedy time of 14.44 secs. Wow! She also finished 20th in Long Jump, flying through the air for a distance of 3.58m.
Great job Alicia! 

Emma C finished 6th in the 11 Yrs Girls Discus with a whopping throw of 18.20m!
Awesome work Emma!

School Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion Day