05 March 2026
As an Anglican School, we are called to provide the very best education and formation for our boys. At St Peter’s College, these two concepts do not sit apart. Education and formation are woven through everything we do. Through our spiritual, academic, pastoral and co-curricular programs, we take seriously our responsibility to help each boy grow as a steward of the gifts God has given him and to encourage him to share those gifts generously with our community.
Earlier this week, as part of our ongoing formation program, the Senior School welcomed Chelsea Randall, Kelly Jamieson and Fiona Dorman as part of a panel at our International Women’s Week Breakfast. Their reflections on building communities grounded in respect, safety, equity and inclusivity resonated strongly with both staff and students. This was especially evident in the thoughtful questions asked by the boys. Their call to foster respectful relationships aligns deeply with the values we strive to instil here at SPSC.
Events such as this breakfast remind us of the importance of our identity as an Anglican School. In previous Muster messages, I have encouraged the boys to reflect on whether they act as consumers or citizens of the world. Consumers take only what they want from the communities they are part of. Citizens, however, contribute wholeheartedly and invest deeply in those around them.
In light of global events over the past seven days, it has never been more important for us as a community to come together and consider how we choose to invest in one another. This requires a commitment to practising curiosity over judgement, taking the time to understand perspectives, to listen with intent and to approach each other with grace.
The students have also been invited to consider the difference between tourists and pilgrims. Tourists move quickly through life, checking off experiences without seeking depth or meaning. Pilgrims, by contrast, linger long enough to reflect, understand and grow. A hallmark of an Anglican School is a community of citizens and pilgrims, young people and adults alike who value shared experiences, genuine connection and purposeful engagement.
We see this lived out in our educational programs, where students take the time to think deeply about how they are contributing now and how they will contribute in the future to the world they inhabit. Our service learning and co-curricular opportunities further broaden their horizons, enabling them to engage with experiences and communities beyond themselves and to recognise that they are part of something far greater than their own individual journey.
At St Peter’s College, we are fortunate to see these qualities lived out daily. I remain grateful for every opportunity to witness our boys embracing what it means to be part of this community, to contribute rather than consume and to journey as pilgrims rather than pass through as tourists.
David Nolan
Deputy Headmaster/ Head of Senior School
