Purpose
Two years after the founding of St Peter’s College in 1847, a formal act of parliament confirmed the incorporation of our Anglican School with the express purpose of teaching the Holy Scriptures and the principles of Christian religion in the context of a modern, broad and liberal education. In so doing, the Act also defined that the advantages of the educational program on offer were to be provided to students from Anglican and non-Anglican families alike.
This purpose set the course for St Peter’s College to be an inclusive, morally formative institution that forever strives to challenge students to be their best and serve the wider community through selflessness.
Anglican Framework
Our Anglican foundation provides a powerful and useful platform on which to build an education. Through our Anglican foundation we raise an understanding of our Anglican heritage, teach the Christian faith and commend a life of Christian discipleship while respecting the religious diversity of our community. Because we are Anglican, we are called to serve others, ‘Pro Deo et Patria’. Therefore we provide authentic and relational service learning programs that promote personal growth and benefit the wider community. Long after graduation your son will recall these service responsibilities as some of his most important educational learnings.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning.
Exceptional – because a diverse range of students should find their niche in our community and exceptional, because standards matter. Each and every day we should be asking our students to jump higher. If we set high expectations for young people, more often than not, they will rise to meet them.
Community – because everything we undertake is relational and requires a team effort. We want our students to experience being part of something far greater than themselves.
Learning – because our desire is that all members of our community are placed on a pathway to growth.
“Pro Deo et Patria”
(For God and For Country)
Being ‘for God’ means we are for truth. Being ‘for Country’ means we are for the service of our wider community.
Our Values
It is from our motto that our two core values of truth and service emanate. At St Peter’s College we connect the pursuit of truth and the service of others through relationships and therefore our third value is respect.
Truth
We pursue truth that we might live lives of integrity; we are led by truth to engage with God, the world and others with courage and kindness.
Respect
We value each person and their place in the rich web of life.
Service
We understand that the world is a community in which order and wisdom must prevail in order to serve life for all beings in a sustainable way; St Peter’s College seeks to serve the needs of our wider community.
Our Values
It is from our motto that our two core values of truth and service emanate. At St Peter’s College we connect the pursuit of truth and the service of others through relationships and therefore our third value is respect.
Truth
We pursue truth that we might live lives of integrity; we are led by truth to engage with God, the world and others with courage and kindness.
Respect
We value each person and their place in the rich web of life.
Service
We understand that the world is a community in which order and wisdom must prevail in order to serve life for all beings in a sustainable way; St Peter’s College seeks to serve the needs of our wider community.
Our Mission
Our mission is captured in our School Prayer which outlines all we aspire to be in every pursuit.
Look with favour, we pray thee,
O Father Almighty,
upon this our School and grant that its foundations
may ever stand firm in truth and righteousness,
that beauty, order and reverence
may be the message of its walls and fields;
and that so long as one stone remains upon another
it may stand for all things that are strong and lovely
and of good report, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Our Mission
Our mission is captured in our School Prayer which outlines all we aspire to be in every pursuit.
Look with favour, we pray thee,
O Father Almighty,
upon this our School and grant that its foundations
may ever stand firm in truth and righteousness,
that beauty, order and reverence
may be the message of its walls and fields;
and that so long as one stone remains upon another
it may stand for all things that are strong and lovely
and of good report, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Strategic Framework
Our strategic intent is firmly rooted upon our strong Anglican heritage and values which drive our aspirations and outlook. Underpinning our strategic intent, is the unbreakable contract we all share and take responsibility in upholding through our partnership in raising our young men.
Please click here to access the Anglican Identity published by Anglican Schools Australia.
Our Strategic Pillars
Learning
- Practise evidence-based pedagogy in order to maintain the highest possible standards and inspire excellence in a global context.
- Connect all learners to engaging, meaningful and challenging learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
- Foster and celebrate growth alongside achievement for students and staff.
Wellbeing
- Cultivate a culture which respects diversity, promotes inclusion and enhances wellbeing.
- Ensure a culture that encourages students and staff to flourish and act in ways which secures their own and others’ wellbeing.
- Foster an environment of growth, confidence and trust, in which all members of the School community are connected and valued.
People
- Attract, develop and retain exceptional staff.
- Endeavour to provide meaningful learning pathways are available for all community members.
- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity.
Partnerships
- Ensure our relationships with stakeholders and the wider community are built on openness, trust and mutual benefit.
- Continue to develop tertiary, industry, government and community partnerships to facilitate opportunities and growth for students and staff.
- Enhance our Indigenous education programs through strengthened partnerships.
Stewardship
- Advance the School’s facilities and infrastructure while preserving existing character and heritage.
- Realise the maximum educational benefit from every initiative and project embarked on and build financial strength.
- Continuously pursue and improve practices that promote and facilitate environmental sustainability.
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