St Peter's Girls' School 2023 Prospectus

Welcome to Saints Girls

Selecting a school for your daughter is among the most important decisions you will ever make; one that can set the foundations for future success and fulfilment.

At St Peter’s Girls, a multitude of elements make us your school of choice. Our story began almost 130 years ago, inspired by a vision for quality girls’ education and core values of courage, creativity and compassion.

For generations, students have entered our School as girls and graduated as women who dare to shape our world.

We prepare our girls for life beyond school through our future-focused teaching and learning platform which expertly blends academics and wellbeing as a formula for ongoing success and fulfilment.

With our long history of excellence in education and our readiness for a rapidly-changing tomorrow, there has never been a better time to be at Saints Girls.

Cherylyn Skewes Principal

Cherylyn Skewes commenced as Principal of St Peter’s Girls at the start of 2023, bringing a wealth of educational and leadership experience from ELC to Senior School.

She holds a Master of Education (Curriculum and Administration Studies) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

With core teaching expertise in Years 7 - 12 English and German, Cherylyn’s career journey boasts breadth and depth. She held various leadership roles at St Peter’s College in Adelaide, was founding Principal of the reimagined Annesley Junior School and spent five years as Principal of Leibler Yavneh College in Melbourne.

In 2022, Cherylyn was invited to join Independent Schools Victoria as a Principal Consultant, developing strategies for school improvement with educational experts and Principals.

Adelaide CBD

A Community of Lifelong Learners

Kensington Road

Stonyfell Road

St Peter’s Girls is an Anglican ELC to Year 12

International Baccalaureate World School located in leafy Stonyfell, just 5km from Adelaide’s CBD.

It was established in 1894 by the Community of the Sisters of the Church, pioneering English women who sailed half way around the world on a mission to deliver quality girls’ education.

Since then, the School has continued to break new ground with the strength of our teaching and learning platform, which is led by outstanding staff with state-ofthe-art facilities and resources at their fingertips.

Among many other qualities, we offer the special opportunity for students to start their educational journey in our ELC and progress all the way through our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools on the one campus.

This brings a solid sense of community as we work together to help each girl reach her full potential.

Whether it be through academics, sport, The Arts, public speaking or a combination of disciplines, Saints Girls are well-rounded individuals who are inspired to shine both in and outside the classroom.

Hallett Road

St Peter’s Girls’ School

Just 5km from the CBD

Learners of Tomorrow

Staying at the forefront of technology is essential in today’s fast-paced learning climate and St Peter’s Girls’ School is a trailblazer in the field.

Saints Girls are thriving in stateof-the-art spaces designed for the learners of tomorrow including our leading-edge Science Centre, multiuse Maker Space and industrystandard Media Hub. With pursuits ranging from coding and robotics to 3D printing and drone piloting, our girls have the tech world at their feet.

To support essential digital learning tools such as laptops and tablets, the School recently completed a major IT infrastructure refresh incorporating a significant upgrade to our wireless network and the provision of 24/7 uninterrupted system access.

On the curriculum front, innovative elective subjects at Year 10 such as Film Production (including Certificate III in Screen and Media) and space design enterprise ‘Mission to Mars’ reflect our commitment to STEM and the rapidly-changing world around us.

In fact, our creative approach to STEM teaching in Year 10 has been recognised with our inclusion on The Educator’s list of Innovative Schools.

Our offerings have resulted in much success. In recent years, various teams of girls have claimed top prizes in prestigious competitions such as the Microsoft AI for Good Challenge, Shark Tank eSchool and REA’s Space in Schools Program.

Another STEM highlight is our annual Girls in Tech Expo, where students from local primary schools join our girls for a day of interactive workshops covering coding, Artificial Intelligence, drone technology and more.

These initiatives have elevated the School’s standing as an educational leader in STEM, with more of our graduates selecting fields such as engineering for their university studies to pursue the careers of tomorrow.

A Place Like No Other

Our girls can immerse themselves in a gripping novel or a puzzling Maths question under the relaxed gaze of a koala in a tree above them. The tranquil calls of native birds resonate around the grounds, adding to the charm of this unique learning environment.

And it’s not just our pristine setting; our buildings and facilities are also first class. In recent years, our Master Plan has been transformational, delivering a series of key projects: expanding our Early Learners’ Centre, increasing access to additional sporting facilities in neighbouring Bell Yett Reserve, installing high speed network services to boost online learning, building a new Middle School and opening a new Library.

One of our biggest achievements is our new Science Centre which has cemented Saints Girls as a national leader in STEM. Featuring seven cutting-edge laboratories and impressive breakout areas, the Science Centre makes every day a new discovery at St Peter’s Girls. The building has also doubled the size of our Visual Arts space and delivered a new Junior School Art hub.

Our previous Science facility has been transformed with a dedicated Media Hub featuring sophisticated filming, lighting and editing equipment to elevate digital learning.

In addition, our Junior School has been reimagined with new classrooms and breakout areas to further empower our girls.

One of the elements that truly sets Saints Girls apart is our stunning campus at Stonyfell where first-class facilities are encased in natural beauty.

Tradition of Academic Success

Our Class of 2022 reinforced our tradition of success across the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, with our students achieving these incredible highlights:

• Median ATAR – 90.65

• Top ATAR – 99.95

• 36% with ATAR of 95+ (top 5% nationally)

• 42 Merits

Our 2022 Deputy Head Prefect Chi Chi Zhao recorded the top ATAR, a perfect score of 99.95, with Merits in Chemistry, Specialist Mathematics, Physics and Legal Studies alongside previous Merits in Biology, Mathematical Methods, Modern History and Research Project. She was also among a select group of students to receive the Governor of South Australia Commendation – Excellence Award. Chi Chi accepted a prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship at the Australian National University to study a Bachelor of Philosophy – Science (PhB), paving the way for direct entry into ANU’s Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD).

Across our SACE cohort, more than half of our students achieved an ATAR of 90+, placing them in the top 10% of the country. Indeed, the percentage of Stage 2 grades in the ‘A’ band was a phenomenal 69%, eclipsing the State figure of 31%.

In the IB, the School’s median score was 41 out of 45 (combined rank/ ATAR equivalent 98.25+). Close to 60% of our IB cohort earned a Distinction (IB score 40+), led by Xingzi Zhang who received an IB score of 44 (combined rank/ ATAR equivalent 99.75) with Merits in English, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay. Our IB students excelled across all disciplines with ‘A’ grade highlights including English (86%), Languages (64%), Humanities (91%), Sciences (90%) and Arts (100%).

On top of these outstanding results, 38 of our Year 12 students secured early entry to the University of Adelaide and Flinders University after applying for pathway programs based on their Year 11 grades.

The Power of All-Girls’ Education

Our students and graduates exhibit the merits of single-sex schooling as a significant advantage when it comes to academics and wellbeing.

St Peter’s Girls’ School has a proud history of empowering generations upon generations of girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Our girls are free to be who they want to be, both in and outside the classroom.

Research from around the world continues to show the substantial merits of single-sex schooling over co-education, namely:

• Graduates are far more likely to consider majoring in Mathematics, Science and Technology

• Girls are encouraged to be more competitive and less risk-averse

• Girls are more inclined to strive for greatness with heightened career aspirations

• Girls are more likely to speak up in environments where they feel their opinions are respected

• Single-sex schools encourage improved self-esteem and wellbeing in adolescent girls

Put simply, girls in all-girls’ schools achieve greater academic outcomes and are far more likely to develop valuable traits associated with future leadership, career progression and personal development.

An all-girls’ education is more important today than it has ever been before.

At our School, we put girls first.

Signature Programs

In order to give our students the best start in life, we run a host of programs and initiatives exclusive to St Peter’s Girls’ School.

#EMPOWHER WELLBEING PROGRAM

The School delivers a groundbreaking wellbeing program tailor-made for our families.

#EMPOWHER was developed specifically for our girls following comprehensive surveys of students and parents.

The curriculum for Years 7 to 12 flows into Home Group sessions twice a week. Our girls are provided with a range of tools to tackle various challenges facing young women including stress, mental health, self-esteem, sleep and social media.

The Junior School curriculum was launched following the Middle and Senior School rollout, and program content continues to evolve to meet the needs of our girls.

Topics and tools are also shared with our parent community, as successful wellbeing programs empower schools and parents to work in partnership.

The creation of this bespoke program is a key pillar of the School’s Strategic Plan which is cementing our reputation as a national leader in girls’ education and wellbeing.

As part of #EMPOWHER, students hear from inspirational speakers such as cycling legend Anna Meares, shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder and Adelaide Crows AFLW Captain Chelsea Randall.

CAREER.READY PROGRAM

At Saints Girls, we believe in the power of quality career education.

As a continually evolving space within schools, best practice asserts that the majority of career education content should be covered before students enter Year 12.

Designed for Years 7 to 12, our new bespoke and future-focused ‘Career.Ready’ program aims to equip our girls for the everchanging digital age and connect them with industry to set the foundations for success.

Teaching content draws from the Australian Blueprint for Career Development as well as intensive programs taught in other states, with emphasis placed on enabling students to make sound career choices by better understanding their passions and preferences.

Girls in each year group also complete career action plans, exploring with their teachers and parents the resulting data and insights in order to revisit and adjust their plans each year.

The program incorporates our popular ‘JobChat’ initiative which allows our students to delve into their fields of interest by connecting them with industry professionals including many of our talented Old Scholars.

In parallel, St Peter’s Girls hosts a Scientist in Residence throughout the year to help further ignite and nurture the STEM spark in our girls, and the School facilitates regular seminars and workshops across a wide cross-section of careers.

LEADERSHIP MATTERS PROGRAM

To complement and work in triplicate with our #EMPOWHER wellbeing and Career.Ready programs, St Peter’s Girls has proudly introduced our new bespoke Leadership program: Leadership Matters.

The program is named after Muriel Matters who was studying at university in Adelaide when our School was founded in 1894, the same year women in South Australia gained the right to vote. Muriel went on to campaign courageously for female suffrage in the UK, and as such, her legacy inspires the values and skills we wish to instil in our girls today.

Our Leadership program is based on research from academic papers on student leadership from around the world, as well as an audit of best practice from national and international schools.

The program is arranged into four domains:

Self-Leadership: understanding emotions, self-regulation, personal values, motivation, strengths, weaknesses and personal wellbeing.

Fostering Positive Relationships: how empathy, trust, inclusiveness, conflict resolution, collaboration, and the ability to motivate and empower others combine to help build great teams.

Goal Achievement: harnessing communication, problem-solving, agile thinking, time management and project management skills to bring ideas and projects to fruition.

Taking the Lead – Taking Action: carefully curated practical opportunities to experience and reflect upon leadership moments.

Core content has been tailored for our students across Years 7 to 11, and we hope to reinforce to all of our girls that everyone can experience and share moments of leadership.

EDGE PROGRAM

Our EDGE (Extended, Differentiated and Gifted Education) program is designed to provide all students with challenge and stretch. Our EDGE Coordinator works with teachers to complement and enrich the curriculum in our classrooms, whilst also leading additional activities to ensure gifted and talented students can extend themselves by participating in other rigorous and stimulating learning opportunities.

The program focuses on developing the skills of creativity, critical thinking and collaboration through the disciplines of Philosophy, STEM, Critical Literacy and Design Thinking.

Students are able to work with a range of specialists including our Scientist in Residence, School Psychologist, Old Scholar professionals and external industry experts to gain realworld perspectives and insights. They also have the opportunity to showcase their creative talents by publishing and contributing works to our annual Arts Journal, Out of the Blue

Many of our girls put their learning to the test through competitions and other external stretch activities. Year after year, their passion and dedication yield local, national and international accolades with highlights across the da Vinci Decathlon, Philosophy, Ethics, Linguistics, STEM and more.

OUR PATHWAY TO SCHOOL

At St Peter’s Girls, we provide our bespoke Pathway to School , a targeted ELC-to-school experience for all ELC children during the six months prior to their commencement as Receptions at the start of a new school year or in the mid-year intake.

Based in a new flexible and dynamic learning space within our Early Leaners’ Centre, our Pathway to School is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. To complement the globallyrecognised learning experiences that already take place across our Centre, children are engaged in an extended range of focused learning opportunities aimed at setting them up for a successful and positive start to school.

Fundamental capabilities that are accelerated through our Pathway to School include social, emotional and self-management skills to further develop independence, organisation and resilience. Literacy, numeracy and STEM explorations are amplified daily during rich inquiries and interwoven play activities, guided by problem-solving and creativity. Crucially, our Pathway to School places children’s wellbeing at the centre as we focus on their individual growth.

Benefits for children progressing from our ELC to Reception at St Peter’s Girls’ School:

• A strong sense of belonging in our School community from a young age as girls become familiar with School staff and the wider School environment.

• Close communication and handover of information shared between our ELC and Reception teachers.

• The power of all-girls’ education delivered by a world-class provider of single-sex schooling.

• A consistent approach to the teaching of literacy and numeracy across ELC to Year 6.

• Buddy programs with girls in other year levels that create connections across our ELC - 12 School.

• A high sense of aspiration as younger girls see and engage with older girls daily.

• Involvement in our ELC to Reception Hat and Bag Ceremony – an exciting rite of passage celebrating our girls’ Pathway to School

Early Learners’ Centre

The School sets the foundations for learning in our ELC, a cherished place where girls and boys aged 2 to 5 can discover, create and connect.

Our children are guided by a talented team of qualified early childhood professionals who expertly lead them on their learning journey. A dynamic building features thought-provoking outdoor play spaces and inspiring rooms that harness transparency and connection.

The Centre’s educational practice is underpinned by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is influenced by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy which promotes the development of identity, enhanced learning possibilities and empathy.

The ELC’s outstanding work in this space has been recognised by educators in South Australia and across the country for the excellence it demonstrates in early childhood education. Our educators are active contributors to local and global education networks.

Our commitment to sharing indigenous history and culture has also been celebrated with a national honour for reconciliation education. Indeed, our trailblazing work in reconciliation and environmental sustainability has been harnessed and symbolised in our Hallett Road playspace and garden.

Our ELC is comprised of two captivating Learning Communities: one for the Stonyfell and Bell Yett rooms (children aged 2 to 3.5 years), and another for the Ferguson, Hallett and Pathway rooms (children aged 3.5 to 5 years, which encompasses our Pathway to School for children in the 6 months prior to starting school).

Attendance is 2 - 5 days a week, with our 4 and 5 year olds required to attend a minimum of 3 days.

Qualified early childhood teachers oversee the educational program between 8.30am and 3.30pm during term time, and our seamless extended hours and vacation care offerings are supported by the same Diploma-qualified (or higher) educators who work within the school-hours program.

We also offer weekly Playgroup sessions for children aged 6 months to 2 years accompanied by their parents or carers, and we run a flexible and stimulating Vacation Care program each school holiday period for ELC students aged 2 to 5.

A unique feature of the ELC is its location, right next to the spectacular Ferguson Conservation Park which has become a key habitat for the children’s learning.

Another exclusive aspect is the ability for girls who start in the ELC to continue their educational journey into Reception and beyond, all on the one campus in a continuously nurturing and supportive environment.

Community is the bedrock of life at our ELC. We consider ourselves an extended family, and we welcome new members to our community with open arms.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The ELC is open from 7.30am6pm, Monday to Friday. It operates for 50 weeks of the year and is closed on public holidays.

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

St Peter’s Girls’ ELC is an Approved Child Care Centre and therefore registered for the Child Care Subsidy. Eligible families can claim a subsidy for all long day care programs.

To receive the Child Care Subsidy, families must meet immunisation requirements. Further information regarding eligibility is available from Services Australia.

Junior School

These are the fundamental years of schooling, in which our students develop firm foundations in literacy and numeracy, as well as personal, social and emotional skills that enable them to be successful, resourceful and resilient young learners.

Incorporating the Australian Curriculum, the Junior School teaching and learning program and methodologies are based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), covering Humanities and Social Sciences, English, Mathematics, The Arts, Science, and Health and Physical Education. Through inquiry, action and reflection, the IB philosophy aims to develop a range of competencies and dispositions that include skills for thinking, working with others, communicating, self-management and research.

Year 6.

In addition, students engage in a variety of lessons taught by specialist teachers including Languages, Music, Technologies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Guided Inquiry and Research.

Our co and extra-curricular offerings are also dynamic and diverse. Through music, sport and many other activities, we encourage our girls to delve into their skills and passions.

The Year 5 Production is a major highlight, allowing our students to develop confidence as they explore acting, song and dance. Girls gain further life experience on a variety of camps and study trips aimed at building resilience and inquiry. In Year 6, students have the opportunity to take on extra responsibilities as Peer Leaders, becoming role models for our younger girls.

The Junior School is a vibrant and contemporary learning environment for young and inquiring minds from Reception through to

Our Junior School is abuzz with new classrooms, breakout spaces and a dedicated Art hub. In addition, we’ve embedded and refined a host of initiatives which have taken our teaching and learning to the next level.

The School has:

• Transformed the delivery of literacy learning.

• Expanded our Mathematics offering with more teachers and an enhanced structure.

• Established a School-funded 1:1 iPad program for Reception to Year 6 students.

• Advanced our ground-breaking Intensive Languages Program.

• Harnessed the online learning portal Canvas.

• Cemented ‘Mind Lab’ across R to 6, featuring hands-on strategy board games to support cognitive, social and emotional learning.

• Developed a bespoke R to 6 wellbeing program, incorporating evidence-based theory and practice.

As we drive the future of primary years’ education, our Junior School also builds on many rich traditions, including the sense of community it creates.

Our teachers are nurturing and supportive mentors who develop strong bonds with the girls that last throughout their schooling and beyond.

Middle School

Our Middle School features open and flexible learning spaces, spectacular views of wilderness and the latest technology to ignite young minds.

The Middle School is an engrossing learning environment for girls in Years 7, 8 and 9. It caters for the academic needs of adolescent girls, as well as their developing social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual domains.

Led by highly-qualified and caring staff, our teaching and learning revolves around our Middle School Academic Framework, which clearly identifies the skills and attributes we aim to build in our students. We empower them to be versatile, ethical and motivated individuals who collaborate, communicate and think creatively to achieve their best.

We offer a robust curriculum designed to extend each girl’s abilities and lay a solid foundation for her senior years, equipping her with a wide range of knowledge and skills. It covers the learning requirements outlined in the

Australian Curriculum and provides special interest courses.

As well as undertaking core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, students study a language: French or Chinese. Our girls also choose from a range of electives including Drama, Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Geography, eTech and Food Technology.

In Years 7 and 8, students work together to create an entrepreneurial project through our innovative in-house Futures program, where they develop and execute a business plan to tackle a real-world problem or need.

Girls also participate in a variety of vibrant co and extra-curricular activities, and our progressively challenging Outdoor Education program builds resilience and teamwork as girls embark on annual camps.

Senior School

Building on the foundations of our Junior and Middle Schools, our Senior School sets us apart as a leader in education, discovery and wellbeing.

Our Senior School curriculum provides Year 10 to 12 students with flexibility and choice as they take responsibility for their own learning under the guidance of our expert teaching staff.

We encourage them to embrace co-curricular activities and the community spirit of the School. Crucially, we also empower our girls through our dedicated wellbeing program, giving them the tools to face the challenges that lie ahead.

YEAR 10

In Year 10, students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Physical Education and the SACE Stage 1 Personal Learning Plan.

Students also select elective subjects from a variety of areas to broaden and support their learning and developing interests.

Options could include Business, Innovation and Technology, Forensic Science, Film Production, Justice and Society, Engineering for Global Change, High Performance Physical Fitness and Game Analysis, World of Food and Psychology.

Options within The Arts faculty include Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance. Languages on offer are French and Chinese.

The Personal Learning Plan is a compulsory SACE subject, undertaken in Year 10 at St Peter’s Girls. Students consider their aspirations by researching career, training and further study choices. By mapping their future, they identify their learning goals and plan how they can be achieved. A practical component of this course is a formal workplace learning placement, which provides a realworld learning opportunity.

SACE

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is an internationally-recognised qualification that leads to a variety of tertiary studies, training and career opportunities. At St Peter’s Girls, students complete SACE requirements over a three-year period by starting the Personal Learning Plan in Year 10.

Year 11 students study the SACE Stage 1 subjects (including a full year of English and at least a semester of Mathematics), as well as the Stage 2 Research Project, where they gain valuable research, referencing and analytical skills.

In Year 12, students complete their Stage 2 subjects.

At St Peter’s Girls, students can choose from 24 SACE subjects across a range of disciplines.

In making their selections, girls are supported to gain the skills and knowledge they need to successfully engage in their future careers and life choices.

SACE subjects on offer may include:

• Biology

• Business Innovation

• Chemistry

• Dance

• Digital Technologies

• Drama

• English

• English Literary Studies

• Food and Hospitality

• General Mathematics

• Languages

• Legal Studies

• Mathematical Methods

• Modern History

• Music

• Nutrition

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Psychology

• Specialist Mathematics

• Visual Arts

Students may also elect to study an IB subject such as Economics, Global Politics or a foreign language as part of a SACE hybrid course.

IB DIPLOMA

An IB education aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring graduates who create a better world through intercultural understanding and responsibility.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an exciting and challenging two-year course that leads to a highly regarded qualification, which prepares students for success in lifelong learning and opens doors locally and globally for tertiary studies.

The IB Diploma curriculum emphasises both breadth and depth of knowledge. Students study six subjects and three core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and the Extended Essay (EE). Theory of Knowledge provides the skills to critique knowledge, CAS is a creativity, physical activity and service programme, and the Extended Essay engages students in independent research.

Students choose three subjects to study at a higher level and three subjects at a standard level across multiple disciplines. IB subjects may include:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Chinese A: Language and Literature

• Dance

• Economics

• English A: Literature

• Global Politics

• Language B: Chinese/English/ French/Japanese

• Mathematics

• Music

• Physics

• Psychology

• Spanish ab initio

• Theatre

• Visual Arts

The IB Diploma is recognised by tertiary institutions locally, nationally and globally. The majority of our graduates attend university in Australia, with others studying at universities in the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Singapore. They study a wide range of degrees from Medicine to Marketing, Quantum Physics to Physiotherapy.

IB graduates speak very highly and passionately of their experiences in the programme and its benefits in preparing them for study at university. The critical thinking and time management skills learned as well as the experience gained by engaging in the programme are invaluable assets for students intending to undertake tertiary study. IB graduates also take into their future endeavours an experience of understanding current and relevant global issues.

The Arts

Our outstanding Arts platform gives our girls the confidence, guidance and resources to explore their passions and master their craft.

DANCE

From our ELC through to Year 12, students are given countless opportunities to experience the joy of dance. Our Music and Drama performances, Year 5 Production and biennial School Musical provide a stage for our girls to perform in front of live audiences.

Saints Girls are delivering compelling performances and outstanding results, particularly in Senior School.

In fact, St Peter’s Girls is one of few schools that offer Dance at SACE and IB levels. Our students are enjoying a growing number of rich performance opportunities, industry workshops and exposure to world-leading choreographers and dancers.

Saints Girls embraces opportunities to combine The Arts including through our FUSION showcase, a biennial offering which runs in alternate years to our School Musical. Open to students of all abilities across Years 8 to 12, the end product is a mixture of live music and singing with dance in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap and contemporary.

MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL TUITION

The School’s multi award-winning Music program combines all the right notes to foster a passion for performance and music in all of its forms. More than half of our students play an instrument or learn voice. The School runs over 20 co-curricular ensembles with almost 300 girls participating in weekly rehearsals.

In 2022, our Music students attracted national and international accolades across a host of competitions and activities. Our talented vocal ensemble Esperanza won 1st place in the Open Vocal Division at Generations in Jazz and 3rd prize at the Strike A Chord National Chamber Music championship, while our Stage Band were Runners Up in Division 4 at GIJ and in Division 2 at the ABODA SA School Band and Orchestra Music Festival.

The School’s epic Cabaret Music Concert has become a feature of our events schedule, showcasing collaborations with acclaimed performers. All middle and senior girls participate in our annual Choral Night and can also extend their talents in our biennial School Musical or FUSION Performing Arts Collaboration.

Another highlight is the annual Music Camp, where Music students from Years 5 to 12 build a culture of family within ensembles across the year levels.

Saints Girls enjoy fantastic live performance opportunities on stage, on air and in collaboration with world-renowned artists and composers. Our vocal ensembles also have songs on Spotify and professional music videos.

Music is embraced by all year groups and we provide a coordinated academic pathway for girls who wish to continue studying Music throughout their senior schooling and beyond.

In addition to Music lessons offered as part of the curriculum, private instrumental or voice tuition can be coordinated with our Music tutors.

DRAMA

Drama plays a respected role at St Peter’s Girls. Our dedicated staff give students the skills and direction they need to flourish, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Specialist workshops are also held throughout the year to empower our students through practical exercises and theoretical wisdom. We facilitate a number of excursions as well as inviting artists to perform at the School.

The School’s curriculum introduces Drama at a young age, fostering a passion for theatre that blossoms with our Year 5 Production, steadily building up to studies in Years 11 and 12 where SACE and IB students perform dynamic pieces.

VISUAL ARTS

St Peter’s Girls has unveiled new Visual Arts facilities, doubling the previous floor space and delivering a dedicated Junior School Art hub.

The School’s Visual Arts curriculum stimulates and inspires our ELC to Year 12 students to explore their creativity, push the boundaries and challenge their thinking.

Our girls are given the guidance and freedom to express their individuality in anything from paint to plaster. While traditional art is extremely prominent, technology has also become a major focus. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the latest design software and equipment to produce a range of dynamic artworks and products.

Each year, our SACE and IB Diploma students illustrate their talents in vibrant exhibitions, gaining valuable real-world experience.

It is this creative support, combined with our enthusiastic educators and first-class resources that set Saints Girls apart in Visual Arts.

Sport at Saints Girls

Sport is part of the fabric at Saints Girls. Our students take a range of activities in their stride, building confidence, strength, coordination and teamwork.

St Peter’s Girls’ School provides many opportunities for our students to participate in and study sport.

Our sporting programs complement the needs of our students – regardless of age, strength, skills or mobility –through a model of START, TRAIN and PERFORM.

START: We ensure that students can try new sports and regularly step outside their comfort zone to engage in physical literacy programs on a social level, thus developing a ‘fit4life’ mindset.

TRAIN: Once engaged in a program, we encourage students to push their limits and strive to improve through appropriate challenges, quality coaching and a supportive environment.

PERFORM: For students who are focused on a high level of participation in sport, we provide solid ground that best supports their ambitions and goals through added academic management and effective mentoring and guidance.

Our School has been enjoying unprecedented success in the sporting arena. In recent years, Saints Girls have posted incredible results across an array of sports, with particular prowess in Athletics and Swimming. Other accolades have been achieved in Rowing, Aerobics, Volleyball, Touch Football, Cross Country, Water Polo and more.

Above and beyond the official sports offered by St Peter’s Girls, we embrace and support other options to cater for student and staff interest and expertise.

School Life

STUDENT SUPPORT

Junior School students belong to a class, while Middle and Senior School students are allocated to Home Groups. Their class or Home Group teacher is their primary contact, providing pastoral care and guiding them on the path to success and happiness. This structure helps fuel the self-belief of our girls and their ability to address issues such as personal and cyber safety, study skills and time management.

In the senior years, their Home Group allocation is based on their School House. They stay with the same Home Group teacher for those senior years which fosters House pride and continuity of support.

Students also have a strong connection with their Head of Sub-School, and can access the School’s Psychologist, Registered Nurses, Chaplain and the coordinator of Student Services.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

St Peter’s Girls is on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), enabling international students to join our community. The School can arrange accredited homestay accommodation, which costs a fraction of the price of typical school boarding facilities.

International students enjoy a comprehensive support network including a dedicated International Student Coordinator, personal counselling, EAL/D teaching and access to specialised tutoring.

While our School prides itself on our girls’ academic, sporting and cultural achievements, there is so much more to life at Saints Girls.

CHAPEL

Chapel Services are held throughout each term, allowing our girls to develop and strengthen core values. Led by the School’s Chaplain, the services embody our Anglican principles and traditions through song and prayer. They offer a time for reflection and are a key component of our pastoral care.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Various leadership opportunities provide our girls with valuable qualities and experience which they can use in later life.

In Year 6, all students have a role, undertaking a special Leadership program involving workshops and mentoring. In Year 9, girls can become Middle School Leaders. Opportunities also exist in other year levels in areas such as sport and music.

Students in Year 12 can be inducted into the School’s formal Prefect system, building their skills while acting as role models to younger girls.

St Peter’s Girls has also launched a new bespoke Leadership program to lift our girls to even greater heights.

CLUBS

Beyond our Arts and sport offerings, our girls can join a variety of clubs, committees and programs that appeal to their interests and curiosities. Opportunities could include Public Speaking, Debating, Chess Club, Environment Club, Library Club, Code Club, Lego League and Philosophy Club.

HOUSE SYSTEM

An integral part of the School’s fabric is our House system. Generations of students at St Peter’s Girls have belonged to one of four Houses: Kennion, Kilburn, Patteson or Selwyn. The Houses are named after key figures in our School’s history. For decades, these four Houses have inspired healthy rivalry through academic, sporting and cultural competitions.

House events include Choral Night, Sports Day, Swimming Carnival, an annual dinner and Spirit Week, as well as charitable activities.

POCKET POINTS

The Pocket Points program is a popular and prestigious honours system within St Peter’s Girls.

It recognises Middle and Senior School students for excellence and dedicated representation of the School. Girls earn points for their House in areas such as sport, music, debating, community service and Chapel. When a set amount of points is accumulated, the recognition is displayed across the student’s blazer pocket through stripes and embroidered initials.

Scholarship Opportunities

A scholarship at St Peter’s Girls’ School could open the door for your daughter to nurture her curiosity and challenge herself to achieve her best.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Students entering Years 5 to 11 are eligible to apply for our Academic Scholarships. Applicants are required to sit the annual Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) scholarship examination.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, a limited number of Music Scholarships may be awarded to students entering Years 7 to 11 recognising outstanding talent. Applicants are required to submit formal documentation and audition as part of the process. Applications are considered twice a year.

OLD SCHOLARS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, an Old Scholars’ Association Scholarship may be awarded to a student entering Years 5 to 8. This scholarship is awarded through to Year 12 to a prospective student who has proven all-round ability. Additionally, the applicant must have a connection to the School through a family member having attended St Peter’s Girls in the past.

PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are awarded to external students entering Years 7 to 11 who have a strong academic record and a proven ability to perform at an elite level in an extra-curricular pursuit; for example, State-level sport or outstanding achievement and leadership in Performing Arts. Auditions are conducted for applicants shortlisted for the Performing Arts.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIPS

St Peter’s Girls offers two entrance scholarships to external students who wish to undertake the IB Diploma. The IB Scholarship is awarded for Years 10, 11 and 12 or Years 11 and 12.

WINIFRED PREEDY SCHOLARSHIP

After completing her education at St Peter’s Girls in 1919, Winifred Preedy became the second South Australia woman to graduate from Dentistry, paving the way for an illustrious career. Today, the Winifred Preedy Scholarship for 100% remission of school fees is our most prestigious scholarship, awarded to the top performing applicant for an Academic Scholarship.

Saints Success Stories

As a School, our core vision is inspiring girls to develop into women of character and influence.

Outstanding achievement, academically or otherwise, has been a hallmark of our graduates.

Countless numbers of Saints Girls go on to realise their aspirations across a host of disciplines, shaping the world of today for the generations of tomorrow.

Old Scholar and international youth development CEO Thenu Herath (Patteson 2015)

THE HON JULIE BISHOP (KILBURN 1973)

Julie Bishop graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide in 1978 and attended Harvard Business School in Boston in 1996, completing the Advanced Management Program. Before entering parliament, she was a commercial litigation lawyer. She became a partner in 1985 and was a managing partner from 1994 to 1998.

Julie was elected to the House of Representatives as the Member for Curtin in 1998 and was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2018. She served as a Minister in a range of portfolios including Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2018, and was Acting Prime Minister. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Adelaide in 2017. In 2020, Julie commenced her term as Chancellor of the Australian National University, the first woman to be appointed to this position.

MELANIE COOPER AM (KENNION 1977)

Melanie Cooper became the first female and the first of the fifth generation to be employed at the family’s iconic Coopers Brewery on a permanent basis. After completing a degree in Economics, Melanie was employed by Price Waterhouse as a Chartered Accountant. She joined the brewery in 1985 as assistant accountant, and in 1989, was appointed Company Secretary and later Director of Finance.

Melanie has been Director of Coopers Brewery since 2009 and Chair of its Foundation since 2011, with Board positions on other industry-related and charitable foundations. In 2014, she was invited to join the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership for a three-year term. She was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Medal (AM) in 2017 for services to philanthropy and leadership.

DR LAURA EADIE (SELWYN 2001)

Dr Laura Eadie is an award-winning biomedical researcher whose love of Science began at Saints Girls. She completed her PhD in Medicine (2013) with a Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence.

She is the current Peter Nelson Leukaemia Research Fellow and a previous recipient of a prestigious Australian-American Fulbright award which allowed her to develop her ongoing research strategy at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, one of the premier research hospitals in the world.

Laura works in the field of high-risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and leads a team within the ALL Genomics and Functional Biology Group at SAHMRI. She is internationally recognised as an emerging leader in her field, is a TEDx speaker and has been awarded more than $2.5M in funding as a chief investigator.

MARGARET GAYEN (PATTESON 2011)

Margaret Gayen made her first National Athletics team whilst in Year 12 at Saints Girls, for the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011. She also represented Australia at the 2012 World Junior Championships, 2013 Asian Grand Prix, 2014 World Relay Championships and Continental Cup. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, she was a finalist in the Long Jump and 4x100m Relay.

In 2015, Margaret completed an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, and after designing technology for eye disease treatment, she moved into the energy industry. Passionate about solving global problems, Margaret is exploring hydrogen as a future fuel, whilst advocating for improved gender equality in the industry. In 2022, Margaret was named Young Professional Engineer of the Year for SA by Engineers Australia, and Young Energy Professional of the Year by the Australian Institute of Energy (SA branch).

SOPHIE LINN (PATTESON 2012)

Sophie Linn became involved in sport at Saints Girls from the outset. As well as proudly representing the School, she has also competed for South Australia across Swimming, Athletics, Softball and Cross Country. Her first national team was at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011 where she claimed Silver in the 1500m. Sophie was awarded a scholarship at the University of Michigan, completing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Sport Business and Human Computer Interaction, and competing in Athletics and Cross Country.

Following her studies, Sophie joined US fitness technology company Wahoo Fitness as a user experience/interface (UX/UI) designer, whilst simultaneously transitioning to the sport of Triathlon. She represented Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, placing 5th in the Women’s Individual event and winning Bronze in the Mixed Team Relay.

ERIN McKELLAR (PATTESON 2013)

Erin McKellar is a talented composer and songwriter with honours including the Helpmann Academy Award for Voice and dual Downbeat Awards. She is completing her Doctorate of Music Arts in Music Theatre Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. She premiered her original musical A Box of Memories in Sydney, opening in partnership with HammondCare and Adelaide Fringe after the show won BankSA’s Best Theatre Award.

Erin’s songwriting credits include the Eurovision Australia Decides song ‘Bite Me’ for G-Nat!on, TikTok star Rory Eliza’s single ‘Young’, Natasha Bianca’s ‘Girl Like Me’ which reached No. 8 on the WAEVZ R&B chart, the 2021 The Voice single ‘Mad About You’ for G-Nat!on, and Emmagen Rain’s single ‘For You’ which hit No. 1 on the Triple J Unearthed chart.

THENU HERATH (PATTESON 2015)

Former Deputy Head Prefect Thenu Herath was named by Young Australians in International Affairs as being among the Young Women to Watch in International Affairs for 2022.

Thenu is the CEO of Oaktree, a youth-run international development agency that works to empower young people in the Asia-Pacific region through initiatives such as targeted education programs, sustainable development projects and climate change mitigation strategies.

Alongside this vital role, she is completing her Juris Doctor graduate law degree and working with the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper community.

EMILY MURDOCK (KILBURN 2017)

2017 Dux of IB and overall Dux of the School Emily Murdock achieved a perfect IB score (45 out of 45 / 99.95 ATAR equivalent), one of only two students in South Australia to do so in that year. As a result of her hard work, she was accepted to study at Harvard University in the USA.

In 2020/21, Emily took a year away from studying her double degree of Physics, Environmental Science and Public Policy to engage in research at Oxford University in the UK.

She assisted in writing papers researching the impact of global stimulus packages on climate change policy and practices, and has returned to complete her studies at Harvard.

School Bus Service

Our School provides a bus service to pick up and drop off your daughter at your door (when and where possible as determined by the Transport Manager). If a doorto-door service is not possible for your home address, our bus staff will communicate with you to determine a suitable alternative drop-off/collection point.

We offer a convenient, personalised bus service for our School families, catering for students who live in the north, south, east or west. We have five 24-seat buses which start at Mawson Lakes, Golden Grove, West Lakes, Brighton and Mount Barker, and two 11-seat vans: one starting in Blackwood and the other starting at Glenelg.

To ensure we are providing a convenient service for our School families, the exact route that each bus takes is regularly reviewed based on the addresses of students.

Our buses and vans are operated by experienced and qualified drivers, who are part of our staff, chosen to meet the high standards set by the School. All vehicles are equipped with mobile phones for last minute bookings, cancellations and emergency communication.

Please note that the routes change regularly depending on new families and daily patronage.

MAWSON LAKES BUS

Mawson Lakes, Pooraka, Modbury, Gilles Plains, Clearview, Windsor Gardens, Hectorville, Magill

WEST LAKES BUS

West Lakes, Woodville, Findon, Torrensville, Prospect, Walkerville, Erindale

ADELAIDE CENTRAL VAN

Glenelg, Adelaide CBD, Norwood, Magill, Stonyfell

SOUTHERN BUS

Brighton, Oaklands Park, Edwardstown, Goodwood, Toorak Gardens

BLACKWOOD VAN

Blackwood, Belair, Glen Osmond, Burnside

ADELAIDE HILLS BUS

Mount Barker, Littlehampton, Hahndorf, Balhannah, Aldgate, Stirling, Crafers, Summertown

GOLDEN GROVE BUS

Golden Grove, Tea Tree Gully, Highbury, Athelstone, Magill

Getting your daughter to and from school safely and on time is an important part of daily life at St Peter’s Girls.

Fee Schedule and Application Information

St Peter’s Girls’ School is recognised as a school of excellence in all of its operations. The Board of Governors is mindful of the School’s commitment to maintaining high quality education for our current and future students, ensuring outstanding results and innovative developments are achieved.

FEES FOR 2023

Early Learners’ Centre

Playgroup $100 per term (one session per week)

2-5 Year Olds $145 per day

Vacation Care $145 per day Reception to Year 12

Please read before completing the Application Form

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Out of School Hours Care is available for students in Reception to Year 6. The costs per session are:

• Before School Care $17 (no pro-rata)

• After School Care $34 (no pro-rata)

The Out of School Hours Care is licensed as an Approved Child Care Service which means that eligible families can access the Child Care Subsidy, making child care more affordable. Accounts for Out of School Hours Care are issued monthly.

VACATION CARE

Vacation Care programs are available for children in Reception to Year 6. The costs per session are:

• Full day $110 plus excursion costs where applicable

• Half day $70

Information correct as of December 2022. Fees are subject to change.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Payments can be made by BPAY, credit card (Mastercard and Visa), cheque and cash. Please note, payments by credit card attract a 1% surcharge. EFTPOS facilities are available. An Automated Card Payment Authority can be put in place for payments by credit card, ensuring all accounts are paid by the due date. For an Application Form, please contact the School.

Where no prior arrangement has been made, accounts not paid by the due date will be charged an administration fee of $100. The School has the right to charge interest at the current bank overdraft rate on accounts after a further 30 days.

On each semester account, a voluntary donation to the Foundation’s Building Fund of $250 per family is shown. This sum is tax deductible and is allocated to the Foundation to support the St Peter’s Girls’ School Building Program.

SERVICES NOT COVERED BY SCHOOL FEES

• Out of School Hours Care

• Vacation Care

• Text books

• School uniform

• School bus

• Musical instrument hire and tutors

• Unplanned school excursions

• Extra-curricular specialist lessons and camps

• Laptop computer (Years 7 to 12)

FIXED CHARGE 2023

The Fixed Charge is compulsory and covers curriculum activities, student services costs and expenditure on items that benefit all students such as:

• School camps, excursions and activities

• Planned excursions and theatrical performances

• Sports participation - swimming and athletics carnivals, IGSSA competitions

• Resource fees and subject-related materials, e.g. art materials, Food Technology supplies and Science consumables

• School House activities

• School Diary and School Yearbook

For students in Reception to Year 12, the Monthly Instalment Option allows for the payment of the tuition fees, ICT Levy and the 2024 Fixed Charge over 10 months from January to October inclusive. An annual service fee of $100 applies to this payment option. Please contact the School if you wish to take up this option.

For alternative payment options, parents may choose to obtain a tailored payment plan from Edstart . Edstart is a specialist provider that offers tailored funding packages for school fees and allows parents to extend payment over a longer timeframe. You can find out more about Edstart by visiting their website at www. edstart.com.au/stpetersgirls . In providing information about Edstart, the School does not provide any recommendations, brokering or advice services. The School does not receive referral fees, commissions or other remuneration from Edstart.

• Student accident insurance which covers ambulance transfers, if needed

Non-compulsory programs such as, but not limited to, rowing and music instrument hire, incur additional charges and are not included in the Fixed Charge.

ICT LEVY

The ICT Levy funding focuses on providing long-term infrastructure that delivers reliable ICT solutions in a responsible environment. Furthermore, the ICT Levy ensures that the School introduces new and innovative solutions to assist in the development of educational ‘anywhere-anytime’ learning platforms.

This is facilitated by a state-of-the-art secure wireless service, high speed fibre optic internet service, external Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access, interactive panels, Apple TVs and up-to-date software/ anti virus which are all secured in our

on-site data centre and stored off-site to ensure constant availability. The School has high quality multi-functional scanning and printing devices across the campus.

ANNUAL FEES

It is the practice of the Board of Governors to determine the annual fees for each year in November of the prior year. However, the Board of Governors reserves the right to review the fees during the year and revise the fees if necessary.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

All discounts and scholarships, including the Family Discount, apply to tuition fees only. Where a student receives a discount and a scholarship, the scholarship is applied to the net balance after the application of the discount.

FAMILY DISCOUNT*

For families with more than one child attending the School at the same time, the discount is applied at the following rates:

• 2nd child 10%

• 3rd child 20%

• 4th & subsequent children 30%

Sibling discounts are also applicable to family members who attend St Peter’s College, through the Anglican Single Sex Schools Discount. This discount does not apply to students receiving a scholarship or any other form of discount, except Clergy or Family discount. Only the Anglican Single Sex Schools Discount or the Family discount will apply.

*Please contact the School to obtain the Sibling Discount Form if applicable.

DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR FEES PAID IN ADVANCE

A discount of 2% is available on the annual tuition fees for the current year if the tuition fees are paid in full by the due date for the Semester 1 fees. Tuition fees for future years (for a maximum of two years) can be paid for the relevant levels at the current year’s rate if paid in full before 30 June of the current year. This discount only applies to fees discounted due to the Clergy, Family and Anglican Schools discounts. This discount does not apply to any scholarships.

RENDERING OF 2024 ACCOUNTS

Accounts for the 2024 tuition fees and the 2024 ICT Levy will be issued in December 2023. Accounts can be paid for the full year (attracting a 2% discount on the tuition fees) or by semester in January (Terms 1 and 2) and June (Terms 3 and 4) or by 10 monthly installments from January to October.

Accounts are also issued each term for noncompulsory activities such as music instrument hire and participation in extra-curricular activities including rowing, gymnastics and dance.

Accounts for the 2024 Fixed Charge will be issued in November 2023.

DIVORCE OR SEPARATION

The School advises that if both parents have signed the enrolment confirmation form, a parent cannot remove himself or herself from the enrolment contract without the School’s and the other parent’s consent.

This means that unless the School agrees, the legal liability for fees remains in accordance with the enrolment confirmation form.

SENIOR SCHOOL FEES

Where a student attends the School for Years 10 to 12 and completes Year 12, the full fees for each year will apply regardless of the number of subjects studied each year.

EXTERNAL COURSES

Where a student in Year 11 or Year 12 undertakes an external course approved by the School, the School will reimburse fees paid up to $1,000 per course.

To obtain the reimbursement, the parent/guardian must submit evidence of payment for the course to the School’s VET Coordinator.

HOLDING FEE

There will be no remission of fees for a student’s temporary absence from the School for any period of less than one term. For a temporary absence greater than one term, a holding fee will apply to preserve the student’s position. The holding fee will equate to a quarter of the term’s tuition fee per term of absence (at the rate applicable at the time of absence), payable in advance. Parents/guardians seeking consideration for a student’s absence longer than two terms must apply in writing to the Principal.

ENROLMENT FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)

• Application Fee: $120

• Confirmation Fee: Eldest daughter: $1,000 Sisters: $350

In accordance with the Enrolment Policy of St Peter’s Girls’ School, all students are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The School has an inclusive Enrolment Policy and thus all applications are welcome.

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

All parents of prospective students are required to complete an Application Form and to pay the nonrefundable Application Fee. Upon receipt of the completed Application Form, the applicant’s name is added to the waiting list of those seeking entry in the year and at the year level nominated.

All applicants are requested to supply the following information with the Application Form:

• Copy of applicant’s Birth Certificate

• Copy of applicant’s Passport and/or Visa Grant Letter (if applicable)

• Any current reports and/or assessments related to your child’s needs, e.g. educational testing carried out by an accredited professional

• Any special requirements, e.g. health, personal care

• Any past or current agency support

• Copy of most recent school report/NAPLAN report

ELC PROGRAMS

The ELC offers programs for 2 to 5 year olds. These programs require a minimum booking of days:

• 2 and 3 year old - 2 day minimum

• 4 and 5 year old - 3 day minimum

We offer weekly Playgroup sessions for children aged 6 months to 2 years, accompanied by their parents or carers, and run a flexible and stimulating Vacation Care program each school holiday period for ELC students aged 2 to 5.

RECEPTION ENROLMENT AGE

Students who turn 5 years of age between 1 October and 30 April may commence Reception in Term 1. Students who turn 5 years of age between 1 May and 30 September may commence Reception in Term 3 and complete 18 months of Reception.

Within these dates, consideration will be given to the developmental needs of individual students. This may relate to physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs and a student’s overall readiness to commence school.

ENROLMENT CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES

Enrolment applications are placed on a waiting list and places are offered subject to the following priorities:

• The date when the application is received

• Siblings attending St Peter’s Girls’ School or Early Learners’ Centre

• Daughters or granddaughters of Old Scholars

• Students who are awarded a Scholarship

• Compassionate and special circumstances at the discretion of the Principal

It is the case in all enrolments that, if materially false or misleading statements are made in the Application Form, or if relevant information is not disclosed at the time of enrolment, the Principal has discretion to terminate enrolment at any time, where the Principal is reasonably justified in doing so.

CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT

A formal offer of a place at our School will be made by the Principal/Enrolments Director after an enrolment interview up to two years prior to the requested entry date. ELC places are offered up to one semester prior to the requested entry date. Acceptance of the offer is confirmed by returning a signed Enrolment Confirmation Form. School places must also be secured by payment of a non-refundable Confirmation Fee.

Places are allocated having regard to the criteria for enrolment set out above. If the year of entry is fully enrolled and a place cannot be offered, the application will be transferred to the waiting list of the following year.

The person(s) signing the Enrolment Confirmation Form will be required to accept liability jointly and severally for the payment of fees, and are expected to support the School’s rules and regulations.

It is the responsibility of Parents/Guardians to provide the School with change of address details, telephone numbers, or information concerning changes to family circumstances. Failure to do so may preclude an applicant from receiving an offer of enrolment.

CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

Parents will be required to agree to the following arrangements as a condition of enrolment at the School:

• At all times during School outings, the staff in charge shall have the same powers of control and guardianship as the Parent/Guardian would have if present, including the power to consent to emergency medical, surgical or hospital treatment, and the Parent/Guardian will be responsible for any expense incurred for, or on behalf of, the student.

• The School will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to clothes and effects of students. The Parent/Guardian will be responsible for all breakages and damage to School property caused by a student. The cost of repairs or replacement will be added to the student’s account.

• The student shall comply with any requirements the School may make in respect of dress, general appearance, behaviour and participation in the School’s program of activities.

• The School reserves the right to suspend a student for disciplinary purposes, temporarily or permanently, without a refund of fees.

• The person(s) signing the Enrolment Confirmation Form agrees to pay full fees by the due date shown on the term’s account and accepts that in the event of an overdue amount, they may incur the prescribed late payment fee.

• The School requires copies of all Court Orders relating to the guardianship, custody, residence, parental responsibility, care, control or welfare of students.

These conditions must be accepted by a student’s Parents/Guardians, in writing, before commencement at the School.

DEFERRALS

Applicants may elect to defer the point of entry to a later year level. Deferrals need to be notified in writing to the Enrolments Director. Applicants will then be added to the waiting list of the requested entry year level according to the date of their original application. Placements cannot be guaranteed, and applicants on the waiting list will be considered for enrolment in their preferred entry year level in accordance with the same criteria for all other enrolments as set out in this policy.

CANCELLATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF AN ENROLMENT

Cancellation of an offer prior to starting at the ELC or School must be made in writing to the School.

When a student leaves the School prior to the completion of Year 12, one full term’s notice is required in writing to the Principal. Where less than one full term’s notice of withdrawal is given in writing to the Principal, one term’s School fees will be payable in lieu of notice. An equivalent fee may also be payable by a family who cancels enrolment after having accepted a place to commence at the School where less than one full term’s notice of withdrawal is given in writing to the Principal.

For ELC enrolments, four weeks’ notice must be given in writing to the Enrolments Director or four weeks’ fees will be payable. This also applies to new students who have accepted a place but withdraw before commencing. If a placement is accepted and then withdrawn, four weeks’ fees will be charged.

ELC LICENSING

St Peter’s Girls’ ELC is an Approved Child Care Centre and therefore registered for the Child Care Subsidy.

PRIVACY POLICY

St Peter’s Girls is bound by the National Privacy principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act. Information supplied on the Application Form will be used in accordance with the School’s Privacy Policy. The Policy can be obtained via www.stpetersgirls. sa.edu.au

Please refer to www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/ admission/enrolment-information for further information regarding the School’s enrolment conditions.

To apply for enrolment, please scan the code below or visit: enrol.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/ enrolment-application/start

Girls of courage, creativity and compassion

St Peter’s Girls’ School

Stonyfell Road, Stonyfell SA 5066

PO Box 1185 Kensington Gardens SA 5068

T (08) 8334 2215 | enrolments@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

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St Peter’s Collegiate Girls’ School CRICOS Provider Code: 00373D