11 June 2026
It has been another busy and productive period across the Senior School. Our Year 10 students are now well into their 21-Day Journey following last Sunday’s Blessing of the Boots. This rite of passage is a significant experience in the life of the School, and those in Years 11 and 12 will recognise the sense of challenge, growth and achievement that comes from it. We look forward to hearing the stories and reflections that will emerge in the weeks ahead.
Back on campus, we are moving steadily towards the end of Term 2. This is an important period in the academic calendar, with assessments and deadlines approaching across year levels. It is a time that calls for focus, organisation and commitment. We continue to encourage all students to apply themselves fully to their learning, preparing thoroughly, completing tasks diligently and taking pride in doing their best.
Alongside academic effort, we have also been speaking with students about the importance of attending to the small things. Wearing the uniform correctly, arriving on time, and presenting themselves with care may seem minor, but these habits contribute significantly to a culture which is reflective of our School’s values of Truth, Respect and Service and helps build pride in our community.
In Muster this week, Fr Theo’s reading prompted reflection on generosity and kindness, words that sit at the heart of a St Peter’s College education.
We have been encouraging students to think about generosity not simply as grand gestures, but as a mindset expressed through everyday actions. It is evident in offering help before being asked, sharing time and encouragement, and supporting others in ways that help them succeed. Whether it is attending a game, a performance, or another school event, these small acts of showing up for one another contribute meaningfully to a strong and connected community.
In my role, I am fortunate to witness the generosity that is so consistently demonstrated across our community. I am particularly grateful to the many individuals who give their time and energy to support the life of the School. This spirit was clearly evident at the Annual General Meeting of the School’s Foundation this week, whose work continues to promote and strengthen a culture of generosity within our community.
Research conducted last year with students from Years 2 to 12 reinforced the importance of kindness within our School. While generosity reflects an internal disposition, kindness is how that generosity is experienced by others. Often, it is expressed in the simplest of ways: a greeting in the morning, including others, offering support, or speaking respectfully about peers, even when they are not present.
As Maya Angelou so powerfully reminds us:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
This idea has been central to our conversations with students. We have asked them to reflect not only on their actions, but on their impact, how they make others feel, both in direct interactions and in less visible moments.
At St Peter’s College, we speak often of belonging, brotherhood and community. These are not automatic; they are shaped by the contributions of each individual. Students are challenged to consider what they are investing into the life of the School: the attitudes, behaviours and values they demonstrate each day.
Ultimately, our aim is to develop young people who are not only capable learners, but also generous in spirit, kind in their actions and committed to contributing positively to the communities they are part of, both now and into the future.
As we approach the end of term, we encourage families to continue these conversations at home, reinforcing the importance of generosity, kindness and personal responsibility in shaping both character and community.
David Nolan
Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School