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Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Learning Diversity ​ At St Peter’s, we have a dedicated team of specialist teachers and Educational Assistants who work collaboratively to provide Literacy and Numeracy support to our students. ​ Our Support team is committed to delivering intervention programs tailored to accelerate the progress of students who have been identified with specific needs. Our intervention programs are data-driven, ensuring close monitoring of each student's progress. We place a high priority on early intervention, recognising its significance in addressing needs promptly. ​ Collaboration and communication with classroom teachers are integral to our approach. We believe in working closely with teachers to ensure continuity and effectiveness in our intervention strategies. Our team frequently collaborates with a range of professionals to provide holistic support to our students. This includes our school psychologist, our onsite Allied Health Service team from Hendercare, as well as external experts such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, tutors, and others. This collaborative approach ensures that our students receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs. ​ In Kindergarten, we conduct Speech Therapy screening for each child to identify any areas of concern. Our annual assessment schedule ensures that all students are regularly monitored for their progress and any potential needs across all year levels. ​ Furthermore, we conduct annual handover meetings where current classroom teachers transfer important information about their students to their future teachers. During these meetings, staff are briefed on any intervention strategies that have been employed to support students, ensuring continuity and progress from year to year. ​ At St Peter’s, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. ​ ​ A.Q.U.I.N.A.S The A.Q.U.I.N.A.S program at St Peter’s School acknowledges the definitions used by Françoys Gagne’ when he states that Giftedness designates the possession and use of outstanding natural abilities, called aptitudes, in at least one ability domain, to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers. And that talent designates the outstanding mastery of systematically developed abilities, called competencies (knowledge and skills), in at least one field of human activity to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers who are or have been active in that field. ​ As such, the St Peter’s School A.Q.U.I.N.A.S program aims to assist development of intellectual gifts, into talents by: appropriate identification using diagnostic testing, particularly from year 3 - 6 provision for early identification provision of external opportunities when possible and appropriate individual support where appropriate and possible inclusion of students in relevant competitions and experiences external to St Peter’s Primary School provision of well-planned extension (class withdrawal) programs that can include the development of a variety of skills including: independent working skills higher order thinking skills research skills self-regulation problem solving skills self-confidence and understanding intrinsic motivation ​ Please click below to view the Postion Paper for A.Q.U.I.N.A.S ​ ​ ​ Postion Paper A.Q.U.I.N.A.S Numeracy Support ​ At St Peter’s, both students and teachers are well-supported in the Mathematics Learning Area. Students are provided with in-class support and small-group withdrawal support. Classroom teachers, support staff and Numeracy Co-ordinators all play a vital part in deciding which support structure is most relevant for our individual students. We perform extensive numeracy assessments and use current data to identify students who will receive numeracy support in both junior and upper primary. Teachers are also offered a range of support measures in Numeracy. Support is given to teachers when they are designing their classroom numeracy programs. This is also complemented by practical support being given whilst implementing individual Mathematics lessons. Staff attend professional Numeracy Development sessions each term. St Peter’s have an intervention specialist who implements the Extending Maths Understanding (EMU) Program for those students in junior primary who require support. EMU is a research-based intervention approach that improves students’ knowledge and confidence with Mathematics. ​ Literacy Support ​ At St Peter’s, we offer students specialist support in the Literacy Learning Area through in-class support and small-group withdrawl sessions. We have a number of highly trained Educational Assistants who rotate throughout the school, offering additional in-class support during literacy dedicated time. Students who have been identified as having lower literacy skills are able to access specific intervention programs – MiniLit or MacqLit. ​ MiniLit is an evidence-based, explicit and effective early literacy intervention program for small groups, offered in Years 1 to 2. It is a synthetic phonics- based program aimed at students finding reading and writing difficult. Within the program, students are taught to identify all 44 sounds in the English language and use the sounds to read and spell with accuracy. MiniLit is an integral part of the MultiLit suite of reading programs. ​ MacqLit is an evidence-based, explicit and systematic reading intervention program for small groups of older low-progress readers from Years 3-6. As with MiniLit, it focuses on students recognising and using the 44 sounds in the English language to read and spell words and builds on learnt skills to break multi-syllabic words apart. It also includes all the key components necessary for effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. ​ Reading support is also offered to students in middle to upper year groups through small-group Reciprocal Reading sessions, an interactive teaching strategy for supporting readers to develop comprehension strategies. ​ Whole School Friendship Framework ​ At St. Peter’s, fostering a safe and positive school culture is one of our priorities. We implement an internationally recognised program, Friendology 101 by URSTRONG. This comprehensive wellbeing program is designed to provide students with essential skills, language, and self-confidence to foster healthier friendships. Our goal in implementing Friendology 101 is to empower our students to navigate social interactions with confidence and empathy. ​ Through a series of 8 age-appropriate sessions, our students will learn essential language and strategies to: Articulate their emotions effectively. Advocate for themselves respectfully. Resolve conflicts constructively, termed as putting out Friendship Fires® by URSTRONG. Differentiate between normal conflicts and intentional hurtful behaviour, referred to as 'mean on purpose' by URSTRONG, which aligns with our approach to addressing bullying. ​ The positive impact of Friendology 101 on our school community, fostering stronger relationships and promoting a culture of kindness and respect, aligns seamlessly with our core school values: TRUST, RESPECT, UNITY, and EXCELLENCE. To learn more about the program, explore the URSTRONG website www.urstrong.com . ​

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Enrolment & School Fees Thank you for your interest in applying to enrol your child at St Peter’s Primary School. Please complete a Student Enrolment Application Form by downloading the enrolment package. ​ Pre Kindy – your child must be 3 years old prior to commencement ​ Kindergarten – your child must be 4 years old by 30 June of commencement year ​ Pre Primary – your child must be 5 years old by 30 June of commencement year ​ ​Placements will be offered according to the following criteria: ​ Siblings of students already enrolled in the school. Catholic students from within the Parish with a Parish Priest reference. Catholic students from outside the Parish with a Parish Priest reference. Other Catholic Students Children of families with historical links to the school. Non-Catholic students from other Christian denominations. Other non-Catholic students. Enrolment Package Read more > School Fees 2024 Read more > Pre Kindy Information Read more > Pre Kindy Booklet Read more > Kindergarten Booklet Read more > School Tours Term Four - Wednesday 16th October 2024 To make a booking, please contact Liz Cunningham on 9338 9904 or email elizabeth.cunningham@cewa.edu.au ​ ​ Enrolments ​ Interviews have concluded for 2025 Kindergarten for children born between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021. Waitlist applications invited. Enrolment applications are invited for 2026 Kindergarten (2025 Pre Kindy) for children born between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022. Interviews will commence in March 2025. ​ ​ Please contact Liz Cunningham, Enrolments Officer, on 9338 9904 if you have any further enquiries. ​ ​ Completed applications are to be submitted: ​ In person 103 Wood Street, Inglewood WA 6052 ​ Email stpeters@cewa.edu.au ​ Mail PO Box 656, Inglewood WA 6932 Read more >

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Science ​ Sc ience at St Peter's is taught following the guidelines of the Western Australian Curriculum. This subject provides opportunities to experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world around them. Our students develop critical and creative thinking skills, and challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. Students explore and determine ways to understand our world under the overarching concepts of: Biological Science; Chemical Science; Earth and Space Science; and Physical Sciences. ​ Students develop an understanding of the following: important science concepts and processes; the practices used to develop scientific knowledge; the contribution of science to our culture and in our society; and the applications of science in our lives. Specialist Programs Music ​ St Peter’s offers a diverse and comprehensive program of music from Pre Primary to Year 6. The classroom program follows the guidelines of the Western Australian Curriculum with a keen focus on vocal, aural, and instrumental skills using a sequential, play-based approach. Composition and improvisation are also encouraged. The music program utilises Kodaly methodology, Orff Schulwerk and Musical Futures pedagogy and includes: Recorder in Year 3. Ukulele in Year 4. Keyboard and Guitar in Year 5. Bass Guitar and Drum-kit in Year 6. ​ Students may also choose to participate in our award-winning Choir, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, and Instrumental Program. Instruments on offer include: Classical Guitar Flute Clarinet Trumpet, Trombone, and Baritone Dance and Drama ​ We are excited to introduce Dance and Drama as a new specialist class this year! It is designed as an inclusive class for all students to develop new skills through the areas of Drama and Dance. This specialist area lends itself for all students to grow creatively, cooperatively and in confidence. In Dance and Drama lessons, students will participate in meaningful and engaging experiences that support development of problem solving and critical thinking. Physical Education ​ Students at St Peter’s participate in Physical Education lessons. The lessons teach the skills to be physically active within the school and outer school community. Pre Primary - Year Two students learn fundamental movement skills. Students perform these skills in minor game play. Year Three - Six students combine fundamental movement skills with learning sport specific strategies. Students practise these skills in modified games. Students learn how to participate in an ethically and fair competitive sporting environment by participating in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletic Carnivals. Italian Italian at St Peter’s allows students to be exposed to both the language and culture. ​ Students learn by taking part in a variety of fun language games as well as in activities to broaden their Italian vocabulary knowledge. ​ Every year, St Peter’s hosts ‘Italian Week!’ This wonderful experience allows both students and staff to sample Italian food and participate in Italian craft activities. ​ Year 5 and 6 students enjoy being given the opportunity to take part in an Italian regional and restaurant Expo. Research and creativity are key components when learning a language! Visual Arts ​ Participating in our Visual Arts Program allows students at St Peter's the opportunity to experience and explore the concepts of artists, artwork, and audience. Students experiment with ways of expressing ideas and communicating using a range of media. Two- and three-dimensional media and techniques such as drawing, painting, printing, pottery, printing, and collage are developed in weekly sessions. Connections are made to local, national, and international artists as students discover the importance of art in the world around us. They are encouraged to draw on what they know and to develop and practice their skills in a safe space where individuality and creativity are celebrated.

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE St Peter's Father Figures The St Peter’s Father Figures is about engaging the Father Figures in our school. There’s evidence to say that there is a strong influence on a child’s academic achievement, social success, health and well-being and attitude towards learning when fathers are involved. This can come about at a school level when there is consistent discussion and action with the child where both parents are working in collaboration with the school, and teachers, in regards to expectations, policies and procedures. We welcome all Father Figures in our school community to be part of any initiatives rolled out during the year, and we look forward to meeting you all. ​ Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Matt Nettleton at: matt.nettleton@cewa.edu.au ​ ​ St Peter's Father Figures Run Club The initiative will be led by members of the Dads of St Peter’s Committee with the aim to promote health and well-being, and to engage the parents in our community, especially all father figures, to participate with their child in a variety of fun running activities. This includes relays, games and a circuit. We strongly encourage all parents to stay and participate in the activities as an opportunity to spend quality time with your child. Should you be unable to stay, students will be supervised by our dedicated staff who will be assisting on the day. ​ Further Information: ​ – The Run Club will be conducted at Grand Prom each Thursday morning from Week 5-10, starting at 7:45am. Students and parents can arrive and join in at any time. ​ – Running Club is for everyone from Kindy – Year 6 – Students who participate in the Run Club are permitted to wear their Sports uniform for the duration of the day. – At the end of each session, students will continually run laps of a circuit, with each lap recorded. These laps will be tallied and will go towards a class total. The more students running, the more laps can be achieved! – Students will be walked back to school by the teachers for an 8:30am start. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Matt Nettleton at: matt.nettleton@cewa.edu.au

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE School Advisory Council St Peter’s Primary School is pleased to present the 2024 School Advisory Council ​ ​ Deanna Exeter - Chair Brett Blanchard - Deputy Chair Nicole Edwards - Secretary Keith D'Sa - Treasurer Matt Ferrinda - Member Fiorda Kule - Member Marie Armstrong - P&F Representative Father Jeronimo Flamenco Castillo – Parish Priest Hilda Tansley – Parish Representative Courtney Caputi – Principal Matt Nettleton - Assistant Principal Tanya Holland - Assistant Principal Tony Hunter - Finance Officer ​ ​ Role of the School Advisory Council ​ The role of the School Advisory Council is to help the school fulfill its educational responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, policies, guidelines and practices of the Catholic Education Council of Western Australia (CECWA) and Diocesan guidelines. Essentially, this role relates to financial stewardship and policy decisions. ​ School Advisory Council composition ​ The School Advisory Council has 10 members consisting of six parent representatives who are elected for a two year term at the Annual General Meeting, a P&F Representative, a St Peter’s Parish Representative, the School Principal and the Parish Priest. The Assistant Principals also attend the meetings. ​ The School Advisory Council meets monthly throughout the school year.

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Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Principal’s Welcome ​ We Inspire Students ​ Our core purpose as a school is to inspire our students to learn, achieve and to serve in truth. There is a striving to see beyond appearances to greater realities and true happiness. We are looking for each of our students to accept each challenge and complete each task successfully. As a school community, we are providing each of our children with an education that builds a platform for success. There are a wide range of quality educational opportunities that foster the spiritual, academic, physical and emotional/social development of our students. Specialist programs in Music, Physical Education, The Arts and Science enrich the curriculum that is delivered. Each student is known and cared for, and there is a recognition of each child’s unique qualities and abilities. The teaching and learning programs have an emphasis on deliberate and focused interventions for students. We cater for a diverse range of students with varying learning needs. There is a safe, caring and nurturing environment at St Peter’s that children can flourish in. ​ ​ We Partner with Parents ​ We value the partnership we have with parents to foster a healthy pattern of development in our students. Parents are encouraged to participate and be inv olved in the life of the school through class programs, canteen, sport and the Parents and Friends Association. St Peter’s benefits from the generous contribution of parents to school activities and St Peter’s is known for its strong and enduring community spirit. It is the lived experience of the members of the St Peter’s community that gives it an outstanding reputation for the quality of the edu cation environment that has been created and maintained at the schoo l. I commend our website to you and welcome you to the St Peter’s community. ​ Courtney Caputi, Principal Principal's Welcome About St Peter's ABOUT US St Peter’s is a co-educational primary school located in the Bedford/Inglewood area of Perth. The school has 750 students from Pre Kindy to Year 6 Read More... SCHOOL PROFILE St Peter’s School derives its strength from truth and honesty with God and one another Read More... SCHOOL HISTORY In the early 1920’s Archbishop Clune was approached in regards to the establishment of a Dominican Foundation in Perth Read More... SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL As we strive to help the school fulfill its educational responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, policies, guidelines and practices of CECWA Read More... PARENTS & FRIENDS St Peter’s Parents and Friends Association is focused on nurturing a strong community spirit by encouraging and supporting parental involvement Read More... OUR PARISH We are wholeherted in our efforts to assist our Parish to form in Christ a Catholic faith community guided by the Holy Spirit Read More...

CURRENT STAFF LEADERSHIP TEAM Principal Courtney Caputi Assistant Principal Matt Nettleton Assistant Principal Tanya Holland STUDENT SERVICES Enrolment Officer Elizabeth Cunningham Administration Officers Georgie Bertoldo, Kelly Dalton, Sharon Zanotti Finance Officer Tony Hunter PRE KINDERGARTEN Teacher Jasmine Sinagra Education Assistants Deanna Agnello, Jacqui Law ​ KINDERGARTEN Teachers Saroya Powell, Jacqueline Morgan, Cassandra Visser Education Assistants Tia Penny, Gracie Benis, Jodie Jackson, Arabella Pisani, Leanne Traynor-Dutton, Fran Hewitt PRE PRIMARY Teachers Melissa Carosin, Michelle Glanville/Eliza Hardie, Shelley Gaglia/Tanya McGuire Education Assistants Orla Moran, Arabella Pisani, Liana Locantro, Anna Voisey, Jacqui Law, Deanna Agnello, Sam Kamudu, YEAR ONE Teachers Marlie Corble-Robson, Erin Healy, Tia Valentini/Giulia De Rizzo Education Assistants Adriana Pinto, Lorraine Silvi, Tia Penny, Deanna Agnello, Jackson Lamb YEAR TWO Teachers Jessica Healy, Rebecca Kelson, Rebecca Dee Education Assistants Sheryllee McCarthy, Jodie Jackson, Bronwyn Ryan YEAR THREE Teachers Katie Galati/Liz Parker, Emma McHardie, Louise Tonus Education Assistants Tracy Marrapodi, Jackson Lamb ​ YEAR FOUR Teachers Conor Hunter, Beth Tavani, Josephine Carbone Education Assistants Rosa Barclay, Jackson Lamb, Kirstie O'Mara ​ YEAR FIVE Teachers Aoife O'Connell, Jack Uchanski, Monique Du Toit Education Assistants Fran Hewitt, Sam Arnold, Kirstie O'Mara ​ YEAR SIX Teachers Justin Fiume, Elise Galipo, Steve Spencer ​ SUPPORT Anna Voisey, Bronwyn Ryan, Deanna Agnello, Fran Hewitt, Jackson Lamb, EDUCATION ASSISTANTS Jacqui Law, Jodie Jackson, Kirstie O'Mara, Marie Bonne, Sam Arnold, Tia Penny, Beck Lawson, Jess Peppler ​ ​ LEARNING SUPPORT Bianca Flamini COORDINATOR ​ LITERACY Tanya McGuire LITERACY SUPPORT Josephine Maranta, Anna Voisey, Sam Arnold NUMERACY Emily Welsh COORDINATOR SCIENCE Brian Dobbie ​ VISUAL ARTS Fiona Deane ​ ​ MUSIC Sharni Cumming Isabella Garland ​ DANCE/DRAMA Katrina Abreu PHYSICAL EDUCATION Eliza Hardie ITALIAN Alda de Jesus Costa ​ A.Q.U.I.N.A.S Julia O'Meara ​ LIBRARY OFFICER Sharon Zanotti ​ IT SUPPORT Tammy Hunter ​ PSYCHOLOGIST Tarryn Scher SOCIAL WORKER Joseph Fleming ​ CANTEEN Nicole Murray-Pinel, Janine Di Toro ​ GROUNDS & Dimitri Bakarozos MAINTENANCE ​ ​

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Student Wellbeing Psychologist ​ School Psychologists support schools to meet the learning, social and emotional, and behavioural needs of students. They do this by working in collaboration with the School Leadership Team, staff members, caregivers, external agencies, and directly with students. School Psychologists work both directly and indirectly with the members of the school community. They work at both the individual, group, and system levels. ​ Tarryn Scher is our School Psychologist who works at the school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Due to the large size of the school, involvement of the School Psychologist for students is determined by the school’s Student Support Team and is based on school priority. If you feel your child may benefit from involvement from the School Psychologist, please discuss this with your child’s classroom teacher first and they will then follow up. Speech and OT Services ​ Hendercare Therapy Services ​ HenderCare is a therapy services team offering Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy onsite at St Peter’s Primary School, on Thursdays and Fridays. ​ HenderCare provides Speech and OT services to private paying families, as well as families accessing the NDIS, and we are looking forward to working collaboratively to support the students and families in our school. ​ Parents can complete the HenderCare Intake form via the link below: ​ Hendercare Intake Form

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Canteen Canteen ​ St Peter’s Canteen is open FIVE days per week for both recess and lunch. Lunch Orders are to be ordered online before 8.45am and will then be sent up to the classrooms at lunch time. Recess snacks can be purchased online through QuickCliq – Tuesdays-Thursdays only and collected by your child from the Canteen at reces s. All other recess and lunchtime snacks are to be paid for by cash and are available for Years 1-6 only, as the child is required to come to the canteen. Canteen Menu (PP - Year 6) Kindy ​ Kindy students can order fresh foods and toasted sandwiches from the Canteen – online through QuickCliq. The hot daily specials are not available to Kindy students. We encourage healthy eating ​ ​The aim of the St Peter's canteen is to serve nutritional food and the menu is in line with the State Government regulations. Click the links below to view more details: ​ WA School Canteen Association ​ Healthy Food Guide ​ Contact ​ Canteen staff can be contacted on 9338 9916. Placing an Order ​ Online orders ​ St Peter’s School Canteen only accepts online lunch orders and recess snacks Tuesdays-Thursdays only (to be collected by your child from the Canteen at reces s) at QuickCliq . Window sales are only available for recess and lunchtime treats. Please place orders before 8.45am on the day. Orders may also be placed up to 28 days in advance.