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Information and Co-curricular Handbook Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 2
Contents
Vision and Values 1 Message from the Headmaster 1 Message from the Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School 2 Pastoral Care 3 Academics 4 Information, communications and learning technologies 6 Keystone 7 Boarding 9 Outdoor Education 10 Sport 13 Music 27 Co-curricular, clubs and societies 31 Senior School procedures 34 School fees 38 Important dates 39 Key contacts in the Senior School 40 1
Message from the Headmaster
Vision and Values The staff, students and I look forward to welcoming you and your family into the School in 2021. Vision At St Peter’s College we believe in a holistic approach to Our vision is to be an education. We are educating exceptional community minds, building healthy bodies of learning. and nourishing spirits. We achieve this through our strong, inclusive Values Anglican ethos, through the Truth delivery of a robust academic curriculum, and through the diverse range of co-curricular We pursue truth that activities that embrace a wide variety of sports, outdoor we might live lives of education, the creative and performing arts and other integrity; we are led by stimulating programs. We have a long tradition of success truth to engage with in providing a truly rounded education that prepares boys to God, the world and seize the opportunities and manage the uncertainties that others with courage inevitably lie ahead. and kindness. ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ is a well-researched outdoor Respect education program designed to enrich the boys’ spirit and broaden the depth of their experiences within a We value each person natural environment. I ask each boy to embrace this and their place in the experience to develop his personal attributes of courage, rich web of life. grit, determination, passion, endurance, commitment and Service integrity. You can be confident that in coming to St Peter’s College We understand that the you have chosen a school where we have outstanding world is a community in teachers who understand the specific needs of boys, and which order and wisdom where boys are allowed to be themselves. We know how must prevail to serve best to engage boys, and we know how to enthuse them. life for all beings in a Each boy is nurtured and cherished for the contribution he sustainable way; makes to the broader School community. We take pride St Peter’s College in knowing each boy in the School and we value every seeks to serve the needs individual and his unique qualities. We understand how best of our wider community. to encourage him to discover and develop his gifts, talents and true strength of character. I hope that you will find the information contained in this booklet a helpful guide that will address any remaining questions you may have as you prepare to join the School. The staff, students and I stand ready to make the transition as seamless as possible for you. I am sure you will settle into life at St Peter’s College and all it has to offer and that you will soon feel part of an exceptional community of learning. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Tim Browning | Headmaster Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 2
Message from the Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School
With around 1,000 students from Years 7 to 12, including minded approach to student progress, and we are active 100 boarders, the Senior School is a busy and vibrant in supporting and facilitating accelerated learning wherever place and a supportive community for all. Students pursue appropriate. interests and talents both in and out of the classroom, At St Peter’s College, we believe relationships and supported by both each other and a committed team engagement are as important for student wellbeing as of staff. they are for learning. Driven by our values of truth, respect St Peter’s College prides itself on its offer of a broad and service, our students are confident to show their best education and academic rigour. Students have the efforts, contribute positively to our respectful culture and opportunity to learn from a passionate team of teachers make decisions in support of others. Outstanding pastoral in an inspiring environment, one that reflects our history care underpins everything we do and ensures that our as much as our drive to be an exceptional community families feel a strong and supportive sense of belonging. of learning. The School strikes a balance between core Welcome to St Peter’s College. subjects and an exciting program of electives, which adapts with the interests of each cohort, appropriately Marcus Blackburn | Deputy Headmaster/ allowing student voice to influence and secure authentic Head of Senior School engagement in the learning process. We also lead an open- 3
Message from the Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School Pastoral care
House system Senior School Houses Upon commencement at St Peter’s College every student is allocated a House, each of which is led and guided by the Head of House. Houses are the fundamental units in the pastoral care system at the School. Each student is part of a House, to which he can give his loyalty and from which he can receive guidance and encouragement. Da Costa House MacDermott House In Years 7 and 8 (Middle Years) students are part of Mentor classes with other students from their year level. In Years 9 to 12 (Senior Years) students are organised into smaller groups, known as Mentor groups, under the care of a House Mentor. Our House system promotes the social, academic, spiritual and emotional wellbeing of each student. The House system provides many opportunities for Farr House School & Allen House students to participate in annual traditions and community activities enhancing a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Friendships formed by the students during House activities often last a lifetime. For students in Years 7 and 8, the Mentor is the first point of contact. The Mentor, Year Level Coordinator and Head of Farrell House Short House Middle Years collaborate to support students. In Years 9 to 12, the Mentor and Head of House are the first points of contact for students and parents. The Mentor, Head of House and Head of Senior School take a collaborative approach in guiding and supporting each student. Hawkes House Woodcock House Chapel program Through our Chapel program students are encouraged to develop an appreciation of the role that spirituality has in wellbeing. This is an inclusive program, focused on encouraging thoughtful engagement and meditation. We impart our Anglican values directly through our House Howard House Young House Chapel Services, School Musters, and indirectly through the role-modelling of our teachers and through the celebration of students past and present who have represented these values to all. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 4
The curriculum at St Peter’s College provides opportunities for every student to be educated to take their place in the world as informed, active, responsible Academics citizens, often in positions of leadership in the community.
We want every student to commit to being a creative, Boys in Years 9 and 10 also begin to prepare themselves open-minded, life-long learner who can use failure as a tool for either the SACE or the International Baccalaureate for growth. Importantly, every student is responsible for his Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our ‘stage not age’ approach own learning. Teachers work with every student to enable means that some students in Years 9 and 10 may have him to show independence of thought, develop intellectual the opportunity to study courses and material beyond their tenacity and to understand himself as a learner. year level. Students are also invited to take part, where appropriate, in our Micro Credential Program. From Years 7 to 12, students are challenged, inspired and nurtured through both a rich and diverse curriculum and through Years 11 and 12: Acceleration and moving evidence-based, innovative teaching. Opportunities are provided beyond the ATAR for students to come to know the world through different perspectives, represented by subjects within eight faculties: Learning in Years 7 to 10 is designed to provide a firm basis for either of the two options offered to students in Years 11 • The Arts (Visual and Performing) and 12: • English • The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), or • Personal Development (Health and Physical Education, • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Religious and Values Education, Wellbeing) (IBDP). • Humanities The School offers over 25 SACE subjects and 18 IBDP • Languages (including English as an additional language) subjects, in six different areas, to enable students to select • Mathematics a course of study in keeping with their abilities and interests. • Science All three languages (Chinese, French and German) are
• Technology. offered in Years 11 and 12 for both the SACE and the IBDP Diploma. Students who take the IBDP must study at least one language other than English. Italian and Spanish Course structure ab initio are also offered in the IBDP. These are beginner Years 7 to 8: A broad, liberal education language courses which can be undertaken without previous experience in this language. Due to small class sizes in Years During the first two years of the Senior School, students 11 and 12 languages, often the SACE students will study the study a broad range of subjects with no early specialisation. IBDP language curriculum in a combined class with Students choose one ‘Language other than English’ (LOTE), IB students. selecting from Chinese (Mandarin), French or German. Arts and Humanities subjects are compulsory, offering the Students should note that most SACE Year 12 subjects are broadest possible base on which students can build their now offered in Year 11 for learners in need of acceleration aspirations as learners. Students are also invited to take part, and enrichment. This approach also means that many where appropriate, in our Micro Credential Program. senior classes will operate on a ‘stage not age’ basis. Heads of Faculty will determine applicants’ suitability for each Years 9 to 10: Electivity and learner agency class, remembering that one size never fits all in education. Successful acceleration candidates will do more in Year 12 In Year 9, they are still obliged to study a language. Beyond than simply prepare for their remaining assessments. these constraints, boys are free to choose from nearly Boys will be expected, where appropriate, to engage 50 semesterised, elective subjects that speak to the values meaningfully with a range of workplace, entrepreneurial, of student passion and inter-disciplinary learning. Beyond creative and micro-credentialled opportunities offered in this, some Year 10 electives offer accelerative possibilities their final year. Students should begin immersing themselves for appropriate South Australian Certificate of Education in the real world as they near the end of their secondary (SACE) candidates. education. Whereas students study Science as a single subject in More information on both the SACE and IBDP can be found Years 7 to 9, in Year 10 the Science program divides into in the Senior School Curriculum Guide. three specialised subjects – Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Students study each subject for a trimester (approximately 11 weeks each). In Years 9 and 10, students study those subjects mandated by the Australian Curriculum. 5
Catering to diverse learning needs support may meet the criteria to be eligible for Curriculum Support Class (Years 7 to 10). These classes are smaller All students are different and learn differently. Curriculum and allow for more individual attention. content or speed of lesson presentation is varied to reflect the particular needs of a class group. Subject teacher Students who are recognised as being highly able will be planning is flexible in recognising the needs of all students taught in mainstream classes as part of a differentiated as individuals and ensuring progression and relevance. curriculum. Some subjects feature streamed classes and However, students whose needs are truly exceptional many electives are tailored to students who are particularly require enhanced provisions to enable them to fulfil their able in certain areas. Faculties and the Diverse Learning potential. Needs team may identify and work in different ways with truly exceptional learners in an effort to challenge them There are provisions made across the Senior School for beyond the school, state and national standards. both enrichment and reinforcement in the curriculum. Students who have a diagnosed learning disability or difficulty may be eligible for Curriculum Support which provides support through several methods. Students may be on an Individual Learning Plan or be provided with in-class support. Students who require more intensive Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 6
Information, communication and learning technologies
MacBook Program If your son does not have a Option B: purchasing from MacBook All students from Years 7 to 12 another vendor participate in an Information and Families are free to choose any new If you decide to purchase the device Communication Learning Technology model of MacBook. Specifications from another vendor, please bring (ICLT) MacBook program as part of worth considering are the device’s your device to Keystone. Further their enrolment. This program requires weight, size, storage capacity and information about set-up sessions will all students in these year levels to cost. We recommend you purchase be communicated at a later date. purchase their own MacBook. These no larger than a 13” MacBook. are the only laptops compatible with Apple Repair Centre this program. Option A: purchasing from St Peter’s In the event that your son’s MacBook College ICLT online store requires repairs, the School provides If your son already has a To assist in providing affordable and servicing and repairs through an MacBook ready access to Apple technology, authorised Apple Repair Centre. To ensure the device is ready for use in the School has partnered with an This service can be accessed via the our teaching and learning program for Apple reseller. Keystone Support Centre. Term 1, we must ensure the systems The order process is done entirely Insurance and warranty and settings have been configured to online, with the device delivered integrate with the St Peter’s College directly to the School ready for your It is your responsibility to repair or network. This will allow your son collection. The ICLT online store replace a malfunctioning MacBook. to connect to printers, the wireless includes a range of MacBooks. There The School recommends that you network and access subject specific is also the opportunity to purchase consider the three-year CompNow software. other optional devices such as backup Care (an affordable alternative to Apple’s three-year warranty) when For new students, this configuration drives and laptop cases. purchasing the device. CompNow process will take place during a The School prefers that you purchase provides coverage for accidental loss, set-up session at School. Details will through this portal as it offers damage, liquid spills and theft. More be communicated to new families. competitive pricing and excellent information is available on Keystone. For existing students, new MacBooks warranty and insurance options. need to be presented at the Keystone Please allow three weeks for delivery. Software supplied by the School Support Centre in the Senior School Miller Library. Please contact the The School recommends purchasing Software provided by the School Keystone Support Centre on the three-year AppleCare Protection includes Microsoft Office, iWork and a (08) 8404 0444 or keystone@stpeters. Plan (APP). When comparing prices range of general-purpose applications sa.edu.au to arrange a convenient with external vendors please consider and utilities. This software can be time. The Keystone Support Centre is if the price provided includes APP. accessed via the School network once open 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Parents can access the online store via the machine has been configured Friday. Keystone. during the set-up session. Any software required for the teaching and As part of this process, all the files and If you have any technical questions about any items provided on the online learning program will be provided at no software stored on the device may be additional charge. erased. Please make sure you or your store please contact our Keystone son backup and save any data he Support Centre on (08) 8404 0444, Laptop bags or sleeves wishes to retain. via email [email protected] or visit www.apple.com.au A bag, hard case or sleeve is required for the device. While we allow the use of bags, they must be in the form of slim line style bags and should not be designed to carry anything other than the laptop. 7
Keystone is the learning, information and communication Keystone platform developed by St Peter’s College.
It is in Keystone that the School’s My Details Clubs, Societies and Activities events, processes and information are Update the personal details that the An online form for students to express communicated. Importantly, Keystone School holds about you and your son, interest in joining clubs, societies and is also the digital platform that records including emergency contact details. activities. students’ academic, co-curricular and My Tasks Community Directory personal development. A tool for recording, tracking and A searchable archive of contact details Navigating Keystone submitting homework tasks allocated of parents and boys at School. to your son. ICLT Online Store Keystone is an innovative, dynamic Photography Consent Form website that contains dozens of useful Purchase hardware through our tools for the School’s many different An online form granting permission for online store. processes and activities. Each tool is your son’s photo to be used in School School Calendar publications such as Saints, Magazine represented by a labelled tile, and users A searchable list of every official event and social media. will be presented with a suite of default in the School Calendar, displaying tiles based on their individual needs. My Photos updates in real time. Photos that capture all aspects of My Teachers Getting started student life from in-classroom learning Find your son’s teachers and their and co-curricular activities through to The Keystone URL is contact details at a glance. https://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au School events, music and sports. Learning Curve You will need your Keystone ID and Student Medical Details The latest detailed information password in order to log in. An online form for parents to keep their regarding your son’s academic son’s medical information up to date to Menu bar performance and progress. Parents ensure that he is able to safely attend can view upcoming assessments, The menu icon reveals all the Keystone School activities, camps and excursions. review how he has performed at tiles, sorted into drop-down categories. If Financial Information specific skills and knowledge, and see you are seeking a tile that is not on your Update your financial and/or banking his overall grades. Data is published dashboard, you can find it in the menu. information and view your current throughout the year in real time. Searching for tiles School account balance. My Timetable Search for tiles or other Keystone Lunch Orders and Recharge An easy-to-use, updated display of content in the search tool, denoted by Place your son’s lunch orders in your son’s academic timetable. the icon of a magnifying glass. Start advance or recharge your son’s lunch My Wellbeing typing the name of a tile to find it. card for purchases while at School. An archive of merits and concerns Music Timetable generated by staff about your son, Customised dashboard Enrol your son into instrumental music to help you engage with and reflect While Keystone pre-selects tiles for your lessons and check his lesson timetable. with your son about his achievements, dashboard, you can also customise it. Sports Choices progress and challenges. Press the menu bar to start customising, An online form for students to choose Keystone Support Centre then add, remove or rearrange tiles at will. which sports they will play each term and a portal for parents to login and Get in touch with the Keystone Searching for people approve their son’s request. Support Centre to register technical issues regarding your son’s device and Find contact details of individuals and Sport Zone operational concerns about Keystone. groups within the School community Access sporting event information for We also welcome feedback and by searching through members’ the entire sporting program. Discover suggestions regarding Keystone. relationships. your son’s upcoming sporting fixtures Keystone tiles and his past results. Also view Sport You may also contact the Keystone Wikis with coaches’ information on Support Centre on 08) 8404 0444 or Among the many tiles available within skills, training tips and more. [email protected] Keystone, the following are particularly useful for most users:
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Boarding
Up to 100 boarders call the School home for 38 weeks of the year. They are supported by qualified and dedicated boarding staff who provide the necessary support for the students in their care. The boarding staff supervise students during out-of- school hours and provide pastoral and academic support. Senior boarding staff are teachers at the School and are in constant communication with the boarders’ mentors and class teachers to ensure they are accessing the necessary support. We recognise that all students are unique and respond to the challenges of living away from home in different ways. Led by our Director of Boarding, International and Indigenous Programs, our staffing structure ensures students always have someone to speak to while also encouraging students to develop independence. The health and wellbeing of our boarders is our primary concern, and we encourage students and parents to make contact should any concerns arise. A significant amount of thought and planning is put into the staffing of our Boarding House. This is to ensure all students are well supervised and are able to access a staff member for any questions or concerns they may have. There is always a minimum of two live-in staff on duty who are directly accessible by students. Furthermore, during supervised study periods we have dedicated learning support assistance and additional tutoring staff are accessible to provide flexibility in offering small group and one-on-one academic assistance when required. Out of hours, the boarding students are provided with a comprehensive and engaging program. Emphasis is placed on partnering exciting activities with a meaningful ‘life skill’ curriculum and to develop meaningful relationships and independence. Each night a staff member resides in a dedicated overnight room, so that students have a single location to go to during the night should they need support or feel unwell. The Director of Boarding, International and Indigenous Programs and Heads of House also live on School grounds in close proximity to the Boarding House and are accessible to students whenever they are needed. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 10
Outdoor Education
The School’s Outdoor Education Program ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ focuses on the development of students outside the classroom. 11
t Peter’s College and emphasises recognition of self, others and the natural world. In 2021 Pushing the Boundaries will consist of the following program for all Years 7 to 10 students: Year 7 An overnight lead-in program at our outdoor education campus at Finniss to prepare students for their expedition. A five-day journey in small groups with a focus on bushcraft and community living. Year 8 An overnight lead-in program based at Finniss to prepare students for their expedition. A six-day journey in small groups exploring some of South Australia’s regional areas. Year 9 A seven-day journey in small groups exploring wilderness areas of South Australia. This program is focussed on building confidence around sense of self, self-reliance and personal responsibility. Year 10 Peak experience – an extended wilderness program where students, in small expedition groups, complete an epic journey through the Flinders Ranges.
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Sport
Sport and co-curricular activities are integral to the educational experience at St Peter’s College. We provide exceptional facilities, coaches and programs to support the students in developing their knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a successful life. We provide programs for every student. The relationships developed through our comprehensive program are helpful in promoting enjoyment, learning and community. The School participates in interschool matches each week while interstate and overseas trips enhance the calendar. Our programs have enabled talented students to be selected at state, national and international levels. Traditional Intercol competitions between St Peter’s College and Prince Alfred College are also held for summer and winter sports at the culmination of each season. We look forward to welcoming each new student into our community of sports. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 14
Sports choice 3. Students will generally practice twice a week, in the afternoons, however some sports train in the morning St Peter’s College has a compulsory sports policy. from 6.45 am. Refer to the individual sport summaries Please refer to the table below for information about the that follow, as practice days and match days differ for requirements for each year level. some sports. Students who play club sport are expected to manage 4. Once a student puts his name down for a sport he is club sport commitments (and any academy or state level of expected to attend all practices and, if chosen in a team, commitment) alongside their school sport commitments. all matches. If school and club sessions clash, school sport should take priority. However, the School will always aim to ensure that 5. Cross reference the sport choices with music tuition and students honour and manage all their sporting commitments co-curricular activities and societies to ensure sports in a safe and responsible manner. choices do not conflict with other commitments. 6. Teams are entered for the Sports Association for Adelaide Making choices via Keystone Schools (SAAS) competitions, based upon the number of students who choose a particular sport. A student will 1. All students in Years 7 to12 must select a primary sport not be permitted to change his sport during the season for each term. This choice is placed in the space labelled unless there are exceptional circumstances. In this case, ‘primary sport’. However, Year 12 students will usually the student must first consult with the Director of Sport put ‘no selection’ in the Term 4 ‘primary sport’ space due and HPE. to Term 4 examinations. 7. Because of limitations imposed by grounds, and the 2. Some students may wish to play both a primary sport number of other schools participating in a particular and an additional sport. The additional sport must play sport, it may not be possible for all students to represent matches on different days to the primary sport. This the School on a regular basis in their chosen sport. This choice may be entered in the space labelled ‘additional may then create a rostering/rotation of players. Attempts sport’. Please note that if a student chooses an additional will always be made to place a student in his preferred sport his full commitment to both, including practice, is school team. essential. We recommend that Year 7 students do not choose an additional sport. The coach will tend to select 8. Sports queries can be made directly to the sports ‘primary sport’ students in preference to ‘additional sport’ department on 8404 0439 or [email protected]. students to ensure everyone plays at least one sport each week.
Summary of sports choices
Can choose additional sports, Years 7 to 9, 2021 Must choose a summer sport Must choose a winter sport co-curricular and/or societies
Must choose a summer Must choose a second sport Can choose additional sports, Year 10, 2021 or winter sport or debating/chess co-curricular and/or societies
Must choose a summer Can choose a second sport Can choose additional sports, Year 11, 2021 or winter sport or debating/chess co-curricular and/or societies
Can choose additional sports, Year 12, 2021 Must choose one sport co-curricular and/or societies
There are limited places available in some sports. Training sessions are correct at time of publication, but are subject to change. Please contact the sports department directly for more information. 15
Summer sports information Terms 1 and 4, 2021
Athletics Where possible Middle Years teams train on Mondays and Wednesdays and Open teams train on Tuesdays Athletics at St Peter’s College is well supported and and Thursdays. delivered by passionate and qualified staff and coaches. Students compete in both interschool and interclub In-season training (Term 1 and 4) competition. Please note: this is a Term 4 and Term 1 sport, Open A – 3 sessions per week. which includes some school holiday commitment. Middle – 1 to 2 sessions per week. All other teams – 1 session per week. Uniform St Peter’s College athletics singlet and School white All boys are given the opportunity to access a drop-in sports shorts. session once a week throughout Term 1 and Term 4. These sessions are open to all boys and provides them Training with an additional training opportunity. Tuesday and Thursday 3.45 pm to 5.15 pm. Badminton trainings are also run throughout the off season, Competition in Terms 2 and 3, offering keen students the opportunity to Friday or Saturday. play and train all year round. There are usually two training Location sessions available for every student during this period. SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End. Competition Transport Open A – Saturday mornings, 8.00 am or 10.00 am start Individual’s responsibility. times at the Adelaide Badminton Centre. Heat Policy All other teams – Saturday mornings, 8.00 am, 9.30 am Training: 38 degrees or above students cannot train outside or 11.00 am start times. as normal; however, athletics will normally transfer to gym so Open teams usually play at 8.00 am or 9.30 am. training will continue. Staff will advise. Middle teams at 9.30 am or 11.00 am, dependent on Competition: is conducted by Athletics SA, they will provide facilities. information to our Head of Athletics, who will advise of St Peter’s College also enter Open and Middle teams into any changes. Expect to participate unless you are advised the State Knockout Competition each year. otherwise. For further information please visit the Athletics SA website at www.athleticssa.com.au The School has strong connections with local clubs and state/national associations providing students with many Badminton competition opportunities outside of school to pursue their aspirations in the sport. Badminton is a successful and popular sport at St Peter’s College. The badminton program at St Peter’s College caters for Match length Open A – Students play one singles and two doubles all students, offering participation opportunities for boys looking matches, best of three sets to 21 points. Match duration is for fun, more technical coaching for boys looking to develop approximately two hours. their skills and advanced training for boys pursuing state/national representation. Badminton training sessions run throughout the All other teams – students play one singles and one doubles School year and a variety of holiday clinics are also offered. match, best of three sets to 21 points. Minimum eight players required. Match duration is approximately 90 minutes. Uniform School PE uniform. Open A shirts can be purchased from Locations: Adelaide Badminton Centre (Open A only), the Uniform Shop. various school venues (all other teams).
Equipment Transport: Individual’s responsibility. Students are to provide their own racquet. Heat Policy: 38 degrees and above – all training and Training competition cancelled. Training times are largely dependent on facilities. Training will 2021 Intercol: 28th Badminton intercol will be held in take place in either the Burchnall Sports Centre or the Junior March at PAC. School Sports Hall and can be either morning (7.00 am-8.15 am) or afternoon (3.45 pm-5.15 pm). Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 16
Cricket Rowing Cricket at St Peter’s College has been running for over Saints has a long and successful history of rowing. There is 140 years. With over 15 teams in the Senior School and a focus on team work, respect, resilience, ownership, time eight teams in the Junior School, St Peter’s College Cricket management, core strength and technique. The program is is for students of all ages and experience. The program challenging and rewarding; part-time participation is not possible. offers national and international tours, Junior School skill The racing season for rowing starts in Term 4 and continues programs, holiday clinics and several development squad in Term 1 of the following year. An introductory program is programs. The aim of the cricket program is to create an available in Term 1 for students in Year 7 and older boys who environment where training and games emphasise fun are new to the School. All rowers participate in the Saints and participation, enhance skill development, and further rowing camp at Finniss prior to the start of the School year. advance a player’s ability to make decisions and work cooperatively as a team on and off the field. For the 2021 calendar camp dates are:
Uniform Term 1, 2021 St Peter’s College white cricket top and white cricket pants (no creams). The School’s white cricket hat or blue cricket Juniors Years 8 to 9 Finniss Camp cap. The School’s cricket training top or PE uniform must be Thursday 21 January – Sunday 24 January worn to all training. Intermediates Year 10 Finniss Camp Equipment Thursday 14 January – Sunday 17 January Cricketers are advised to wear spiked cricket shoes on turf pitches and all players must provide their own protectors. Year 10 selected boys travel to the National Helmets are compulsory and should be part of each player’s kit. Rowing Championships in Tasmania, Lake Barrington Tuesday 23 March – 28 March Training Twice per week from 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm. Seniors Years 11 to 12 Finniss Camp Monday 11 January – Sunday 1 January Competition Years 7 to 9 on Saturday morning. Years 11 to 12 selected boys travel to Years 10 to12 Saturday morning/afternoon. the National Rowing Championships in Tasmania, Lake Barrington Match length Tuesday 23 March – 28 March Three to six hours depending on level.
Location Term 4, 2021 Various school venues. Juniors Years 7 to 8 Torrens Boathouse Camp Transport Friday 8 October – Sunday 10 October Individual’s responsibility. Years 7 to 8 Berri/Renmark regatta with Heat Policy parents from 4 December – 5 December 38 degrees and above. Training: All training cancelled. Intermediates Year 9 Finniss Camp Competition: First XI play but all other cricket cancelled. 4 December – 5 December
2021 Intercol Year 9 Berri/Renmark regatta and camp 145th Cricket Intercol will be held in March at from Friday 3 December – Wednesday St Peter’s College. 8 December
Seniors Years 10 to 11 Finniss Camp Monday 9 October – Sunday 12 October Years 10 to 11 Berri/Renmark regatta and camp from Friday 3 December – Wednesday 8 December
Uniform St Peter’s College zoot suit, long sleeve body hugger top and St Peter’s College rowing cap. St Peter’s College sports uniform to be worn for ergo training and gym sessions. 17
Training All sailors participate in a weekend sailing camp at Finniss – Junior and intermediate squads train twice a week on the date to be confirmed. water. Senior squads have three water sessions per week. Competition Gym sessions for strength, conditioning and fitness take If selected, there are approximately five Sunday regattas for place during the week. the season organised by Australian Sailing. In addition to the state titles there is a four-day event held during the April Competition school holidays. Regattas are held on Saturdays in Terms 4 and 1. Rowing SA administers the regatta schedule: Locations http://sa.rowingmanager.com Date to be confirmed during season. If there is no regatta, squads train on the water. Transport Locations For weekday trainings a minibus leaves school at West Lakes or River Torrens for racing and water sessions, 3:45 pm from the Hackney Road car park and returns at St Peter’s College gym for indoor sessions. approximately 7.30 pm. For weekend trainings and regattas, private transport must be arranged. Transport Individual’s responsibility weekends only. Bus provided Heat Policy during the week and for camps. Training: Expect to participate unless you are advised otherwise. Heat Policy Competition: Regattas are organised by Australian Sailing, Training: 38 degrees or above rowing will normally transfer expect to participate unless you are advised otherwise. to gym training. The teacher in charge will advise. Competition: As regattas are organised by Rowing SA, expect to participate unless you are advised otherwise. Tennis 2021 Intercol Tennis at St Peter’s College has been offered to students for Rowing Intercol (Head of the River) Ramsay Regatta Course, over 125 years. The Senior School has 17 teams with trainings West Lakes Saturday 20 March 2021. during the week and competition on Saturdays. The program 2021 Australian Rowing Championships offers skills development and provides School holiday clinics Tasmania, Lake Barrington, Monday 22 March – Sunday and development squad programs, as well as opportunities for 28 March 2021. students to compete at National competitions. The aim of the tennis program is to create an environment Sailing where training and games emphasise fun, encourage participation and enhance skill development. Tennis is a St Peter’s College participates in the School’s Team Sailing unique sport as each player learns to compete individually competition and competes against a wide variety of other and in a team. schools. No matter if you are an expert sailor or a novice, we will teach you to sail if you are interested. We have a Tennis teams comprise six players at A team level and eight focus on team work and learning and perfecting sailing skill. players at B and C team level. Years 7, 8 and 9 compete Team Sailing is regularly described as “chess on water” together in the middle age group. Years 10, 11 and 12 where strategy, tactics and ability combine to ensure fast compete together in the Senior age group. and exciting races. Uniform Uniform St Peter’s College PE uniform and cap for practice and St Peter’s College sailing cap/hat, white rash top and matches. clothing that can get wet. School sailing jacket can be Equipment purchased from the sailing committee. Students provide their own racquet. Equipment Training PFD type 2 life jacket suitable for sailing (compulsory), water Years 7 to 9 practice Monday or Wednesday morning or shoes, spray jacket is recommended. afternoon. Training Years 10 to 12 practice Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoon. Either Tuesday or Thursday after school and Saturday mornings at Port River Sailing Club. Opportunities for extra time on the water on some Saturday afternoons participating in fleet sailing with Port River Sailing Club. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 18
Competition Water Polo Saturday mornings. Students selecting water polo may be selected to compete Game length in the Interschool’s Swimming Competition (Term 1 only). Two hours. Students involved in other sports may choose water polo as a second sport if commitments and numbers allow. Locations Hatswell Street and Avenue courts or other school venues. Uniform School bathers and cap. Transport Individual’s responsibility. Training Years 7 and 8 train Monday afternoon and Wednesday Heat Policy morning. 38 degrees and above. Year 9s train Monday morning and Wednesday morning. Training: All training cancelled. Open B squad train Tuesday afternoon and Thursday Competition: All tennis cancelled except Drive Tennis can afternoon. negotiate with opposition school. Open A squad train Tuesday morning and Thursday morning. 2021 Intercol Competition 124th Tennis Intercol will be held in March. Friday afternoons 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm.
Match length Volleyball 25 minutes.
Students involved in other sports may choose volleyball as an Locations additional sport if commitments and numbers allow. St Peter’s College, Pembroke School and Adelaide Aquatic Centre (North Adelaide). Uniform Years 7 to 9, St Peter’s College PE uniform, white socks and Transport non-marking trainers. Individual’s responsibility.
Years 10 to 12, St Peter’s College volleyball top, white shorts, Heat Policy white socks and non-marking trainers (First VI players will Expect to participate in both training and competition unless need a number on their volleyball top). you are advised otherwise.
Training 2021 Intercol Years 7 to 9 and some Year 10s train on Monday and 11th Water Polo Intercol will be held at St Peter’s College. Wednesday. Years 11 to 12 and some Year 10s train on Tuesday Swimming and Thursday. St Peter’s College offers a swimming program that runs Competition throughout the year. A professional coach delivers the Friday afternoons. program and students have the option to select this as a Game length second sport. One hour. Uniform Locations School bathers and cap. Burchnall Sports Centre and other school venues. Training Transport Wednesday 3.45 pm – 5.30 pm (Term 4), Individual’s responsibility. Friday 6.30 am – 8.00 am. Subject to change.
Heat Policy Competition 38 degrees and above – all training and competition cancelled. Wednesdays 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm (Term 1). The School swimming team will be selected by performance at swim trials and at the House Swimming Carnival. The swim team competes in the SAAS competition and the School Sport SA Championships which is held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Marion in March.
Location Burchnall Sports Centre.
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Extreme weather guidelines
St Peter’s College Heat Policy Temperatures are based on the maximum temperature listed on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website on the morning the practice, game or event is to occur. Should there be any concern about the occupational, health, safety and welfare of the students, the person responsible for a sport on a particular day i.e. Director of Sport, coach or manager, is able to cancel the activity. A parent/guardian may also cancel the activity if there are any concerns. Other schools’ heat policies may vary so please check Sport Zone carefully for your match details to see if there are any cancellations.
Sports Association for Adelaide Schools extreme weather guidelines Hot weather blanket cancellation procedures (other than for water-based sports).
For Saturday sport and weekday sport If the temperature for the forthcoming Saturday is forecast at 38 degrees all SAAS sport, with the possible exception of First XI Cricket, will be cancelled. This includes any indoor Saturday sport – e.g. badminton. Weekday secondary sport – all other weekday sport including indoor competitions will be cancelled if the temperature for the day is forecast at 38 degrees on the BOM website on the morning of the competition. If the forecast temperature is less than 38 degrees, but conditions are considered extreme, the SAAS Executive Officer in consultation with the Chair of Executive and Coordinators will inform both Coordinators and Principals of Schools by email if sport is to be cancelled.
Cancellations due to other weather conditions The SAAS Executive Officer in consultation with the Chair of the Executive may issue a blanket cancellation when weather conditions across the metropolitan area are considered to be so extreme as to warrant such a cancellation. It is recognised that extreme weather conditions (hail, lightning, rain, thunderstorms, wind gusts etc) could impact upon proceeding with games. Fixtures may be cancelled by either participating school if deemed necessary. For further information and clarification of SAAS rules and guidelines visit saas.asn.au. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 20
Winter sports information Terms 2 and 3, 2021
Basketball Chess The St Peter’s College Basketball Program began in (Additional sports choice only for Years 7 to 9) 1957 and is the biggest basketball program in South Senior School students play in the South Australian Junior Australia. With 20 teams in the Senior School, St Peter’s Chess League (SAJCL). Chess is available to students at College competes in a wide variety of tournaments and all age levels and capability. Students compete in both competitions. Divisions 1 and 2 with multiple teams in each division. Year 7s still play in the junior division. Senior School games are played on Saturday and each year our Open 1st Team competes in the Open A1 competition, Uniform which offers qualifying teams the chance to participate in the Full blazer uniform. state knockout tournament. Practice Students who are selected for our Middle First team and Monday and Wednesday mornings in Old School House FF14. Open 1st team compete in an annual tournament with Competition Shore Grammar in Sydney, with each school hosting the All divisions Friday evenings between 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm. tournament on alternate years. Year 7 competition Friday afternoons 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm. In addition to weekly training, students are also offered school Location holiday basketball camps which take place during Term 1, Chess Centre, 10 Ranelagh St, Adelaide. Year 7s at PAC Term 2 and Term 3 holidays. A range of extra sessions are Piper Pavilion. also offered during and outside the regular season. Transport Basketball is available to students of all ages and ability Individual’s responsibility. levels. Trainings will vary depending on the number of teams and as facilities demand. 2021 Intercol 49th Chess Intercol will be held at PAC. Uniform St Peter’s College Basketball singlet, shorts and optional training singlet. Cross Country
Training Cross country can be chosen as either a primary or Years 7 to 9 train Monday mornings, Monday afternoons additional sport in conjunction with another winter sport. and Wednesday afternoons. SAAS Competition races are usually 4 km for Years 7 to Years 10 to 12 train Tuesday mornings,Tuesday afternoons 9 and 6 km for Years 10 to 12. Runners of all levels are and Thursday afternoons. encouraged. Open 1st teams are expected to train twice a week. Uniform Competition St Peter’s College athletics singlet and white sports shorts. Saturday mornings. Training Match length Monday and Wednesday afternoons for all years levels One hour. (when not competing).
Locations Competition Various school venues. Wednesdays 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
Transport Locations Individual’s responsibility. Various school venues.
2021 Intercol: 57th Basketball Intercol will be held at PAC. Transport Transported to and from competition by bus. 21
Debating Locations (Additional sports choice only for Years 7 to 9) Various school venues. St Peter’s College participates in the South Australian Debating Transport Association (SADA) Schools’ competition. Debating offers Individual’s responsibility. students from all year levels in the Senior School the 2021 Intercol opportunity to be challenged, engaged and ultimately 151st Football Intercol will be held at PAC. rewarded with improved skills in public speaking. The students develop the ability to think critically, analyse and examine issues, consider differing points of views, and Hockey present issues and ideas in a persuasive, objective and logical St Peter’s College participates in the SAAS hockey manner. competition. Years 7 to 9 are permitted to play in the hockey Uniform 1st XI team if selected. Full blazer uniform. Uniform Training St Peter’s College hockey top, white shorts and royal blue One lunchtime meeting per week. socks. First team kit to be purchased from the Uniform Shop. Mouthguard and shin guards are compulsory. Competition: Five minor round debates are held during Terms 2 and 3. Equipment Junior/Intermediate Grade (Years 7 to 10) on Students provide their own shin guards and hockey stick Tuesday evening. and are compulsory at both training and matches. Senior Debates (Years 10 to 12) on Wednesday evening. Training Debate length Middle School trains Mondays 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm. 60 minutes. Senior School trains Tuesdays 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm and Thursdays 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm. Locations Various school venues. Competition Years 7 to 9 matches are held on Wednesday afternoons. Transport Years 10 to 12 matches are held on Saturday mornings. Individual’s responsibility. Match length 2021 Intercol Middle School: 2 x 25 minute halves. 31st Debating Intercol will be held at PAC. Senior School: 2 x 30 minute halves.
Football Locations Various school venues. Football is available to students at all age levels. Students Transport are placed into a practice squad and are expected to attend Individual’s responsibility. all training sessions. 2021 Intercol Uniform 41st Hockey Intercol will be held at PAC. St Peter’s College football guernsey, royal blue shorts and socks. A football training top is also required to be worn at all training sessions. Mouthguard is compulsory.
Training Years 7 to 9 train on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Years 10 to 12 train on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Competition Years 7 to 10 are held on Saturday mornings. Years 11 to 12 are held on Saturday afternoons.
Match length Years 7 to 9, games are 72 minutes. Year 10, games are 80 minutes. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd XVIII teams, games are 100 minutes. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 22
Pedal Prix Rugby Pedal Prix is open to students in Years 7 to 12. Small Rugby teams are formed by age groupings. Juniors make groups of riders compete in a series of endurance races in a up the Under 14 and Under 16 teams. Seniors comprises purpose built three-wheeled Human Powered Vehicle (HPV). Under 18 teams. It requires regular endurance training, culminating in three Uniform races throughout the year. Races are against other schools St Peter’s College rugby top, white shorts and socks. from both South Australia and interstate and include two Mouthguard is compulsory. six-hour endurance races held in Victoria Park, Adelaide on a Sunday in May and June. The final race is a 24-hour event Training held at Murray Bridge in late September. All teams train on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Uniform Competition St Peter’s College PE uniform. SASRU competition games https://sa.rugby/schools/sasru Junior games (U14 and U16) Thursday afternoons. Training Senior games (U18) Wednesday afternoons. Various training sessions in the gym. Junior: Tuesday morning 6.45 am – 8.00 am and Game length Wednesday afternoon. 70 minutes. Senior: Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning Locations 6.45 am – 8.00 am. Various grounds. In the event of clashes with music and other sport training, Transport alternative arrangements can be discussed. Voluntary Bused to away games and returned to School at the in-car training sessions at Victoria Park occur periodically conclusion of the game. on Saturdays or Sundays, subject to weather and track availability. All novice riders must attend at least one in-car 2021 Intercol session to demonstrate proficiency prior to being cleared to 34th Rugby Intercol will be held at PAC. compete. Please note: training arrangements may change based on the availability of coaching staff. Soccer Competition Soccer is a popular sport at St Peter’s College and is Two six-hour endurance races at Victoria Park in May and available to students of all abilities. The School fields at least June. The final race is a 24-hour event held at Murray Bridge two teams at each age level. Opportunities exist in soccer to in late September. Six-hour race in Loxton by invitation only. tour interstate and overseas regularly and participate in an Locations extremely competitive competition between SAAS Schools. Victoria Park and Murray Bridge street circuits. Uniform Transport Saints soccer top and shorts. Studded soccer boots and Individual’s responsibility. shin guards must be worn at all times in practice and matches. Heat Policy 38 degrees and above. Training Training: All training cancelled. Years 7 to 9 train on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Competition: Events are conducted by Australian HPV. Years 10 to 12 train on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Super Series and will advise the Head of Pedal Prix of any Our First XI team trains on Tuesday afternoons and Friday changes. Expect to participate unless you are advised mornings. otherwise. Competition First XI play Wednesday evenings. All other games are played on Saturday mornings.
Game length 75 – 90 mins (depending on age).
Locations Various school venues.
Transport Individual’s responsibility.
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Squash Table Tennis Nominations for the Squash SA High School competition Table Tennis is open to all students across the Senior School are based on overall participant numbers at each age group. with A and B divisions held across Year 10 to 12 and A, B Students involved in other sports may select squash if and C divisions held across Years 7 to 9. Each year level will commitments allow. have teams of eight from year level squads if numbers permit. We also offer the opportunity for students to compete in an Uniform internal competition if student numbers permit. St Peter’s College PE uniform. Uniform Equipment St Peter’s College PE uniform. Open A Table Tennis top is Students provide their own racquet. available for purchase from the Uniform Shop. Training Equipment Held at the ARC Campbelltown on Tuesday and Thursday Students provide their own bat. It is highly recommended afternoons. Additional training can occur at Walkerville that an approved bat be purchased from the Head Coach. YMCA on Wednesday (TBC). Training Competition Takes place in the Green Shed behind the Hackney Road Friday afternoons 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm. car park. All students will be expected to attend two Game length trainings per week. Two hours. Division A trains after school. Division B trains at lunchtime. Location/s Years 7 to 9 Monday and Wednesday. Various – PAC, Walkerville YMCA, Kensington YMCA Years 10 to 12 Tuesday and Thursday. and the ARC. Venues determined by Squash SA at the beginning of each season. Competition Friday afternoons. Transport Student’s responsibility, however, minibus transport to training Game length sessions will be determined at the beginning of each season One hour. on a needs basis. Please note: all transport to venues are one Locations way only and boys need to arrange collection from the venue Burchnall Sports Centre and various other school venues. at the conclusion of training or matches. Transport Individual’s responsibility.
2021 Intercol 11th Table Tennis Intercol will be held at PAC. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 24
Sports choice Year 11 primary sport – must choose one summer or submission procedure winter sport. Can choose a second sport or debating, chess, music or service learning as their second co- In the Senior School, students select their sports choices curricular activity. Can choose additional sports co-curricular using our online form, and then parents are notified of their and/or societies. son’s choices by email. Year 12 primary sport – must choose one sport in their Please follow these steps to complete the online Sports final year. Can choose additional sports co-curricular and/or Choice form. societies. 1. Log into Keystone: Additional sport – additional sports are optional. Should https://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au you wish to choose an additional sport, you must fully 2. Under My Keystone click on the Sport Zone tile. commit to this sport in addition to your primary sport, including training sessions and matches. To select an additional sport for summer and/or winter, tick the Sport Zone checkbox in the light blue panel to reveal the sport choices. What you select for summer (Term 1) will be automatically applied to summer (Term 4).
Should you wish to choose an additional sport, you must fully commit to this sport in addition to your Primary Sport, including Training Sessions and Matches. I understand and wish to choose and commit to an additional sport. 3. Once on the Sport Zone page, click on the Co-curricular Choices Form button. 5. Click the Submit button to submit your sports choices. 6. Parents will be sent a notification email containing their son’s sports choices. Sports choices are considered approved by default. Click below to select your cocurricular choices. 7. If a parent does not wish their son to participate in one of the sports, we ask that they negotiate with their son Cocurricular Choices Form and for the student to resubmit their sports choices, or please contact the Director of Sport and HPE, Mr Barnaby Eaton on [email protected].
4. Complete the Sports Choice form. 8. If an Exemption has been selected for either season, parents must upload a supporting document marked – must choose both a summer Years 7 to 9 primary sport for the “Attention of the Director of Sport and HPE”. and winter sport. Parents may submit the supporting document online. Year 10 primary sport – must choose a summer or winter Please use the link provided within the notification sport. Must choose a second sport or debating/chess. Can email. Supporting documents may be uploaded in the choose additional sports, co-curricular and societies. following formats: .doc .docx, .jpg, .pdf, .txt. 25 Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 26 27
Music
An appreciation for music is developed from an early age at St Peter’s College. From the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, students are encouraged to explore music in a variety of forms and refine their musicianship skills. Music is a compulsory subject until Year 8 and is offered as an elective from Year 9. Our music programs give students the opportunity to perform, compose and use their critical thinking skills to analyse a wide range of music. Our extensive ensemble program provides opportunities to perform in concerts and participate in interstate and overseas tours. Each week more than 20 instrumental ensembles and choirs rehearse and around 500 students enjoy private music lessons. In the Senior School students can participate in:
• Alfresco Concert
• Bands and Choral Concert
• Solo Performance Recital Week
• Senior Strings and Orchestra Concert
• Jazz @ Mem Hall
• St Peter’s College Music Festival
• Cabaret Concert
• Carols Service
• Generations in Jazz
• ABODA Strings and Bands Festival
• SA Superbands Big Band Bash. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 28
Private lessons are available Rehearsal times Small Jazz Vocal Ensemble for the following instruments: Director: Julian Farraretto, Katie Carey Senior Orchestra When: Thursday 7.30 am – 8.30 am • Flute Director: Sharon Morley Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre • Trumpet When: Tuesday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Large Jazz Vocal Ensemble • Oboe Director: Julian Farraretto, Katie Carey • Trombone Senior String Orchestra When: Wednesday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Director: Sharon Morley • Clarinet Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre When: Thursday 7.30 am – 8.30 am • French horn Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Dixieland Band Director: Gabriel Chammah • Bassoon Senior Concert Band When: Tuesday 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm • Euphonium Director: Brad Turner Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre When: Monday 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm • Tuba Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Saxophone Quartet • Soprano saxophone Director: Damien Hurn, Beth Lyon
• Alto saxophone Intermediate Concert Band When: Wednesday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Director: Brad Tuner Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre • Tenor saxophone When: Tuesday 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm • Baritone saxophone Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Sax Attack Director: Beth Lyon, Damien Hurn • Piano Middle Concert Band When: Friday lunchtimes • Jazz piano Director: Brad Tuner Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre When: Tuesday 7.30 am – 8.30 am • Pipe organ (competent keyboards Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Flute Choir skills are prerequisite) Director: Karen Fletcher
• Violin Big Band When: Thursday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Director: Philip Walsh Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre • Viola When: Wednesday 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm • Cello Friday 7.30 am-8.30 am Clarinet Ensemble Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Director: Mary Waterhouse • Double bass When: Thursday 7.30 am – 8.30 am • Acoustic guitar Stage Band Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Director: Luke White • Electric guitar When: Friday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Brass Ensemble • Percussion/drums Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Director: Geoff Bradley When: Thursday lunchtimes • Voice (classical, jazz, contemporary) Jazz Band Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre • Electric bass guitar Director: Beth Lyon When: Friday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Classical Guitar Ensemble • Classical guitar Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Director: Andras Tuske • Jazz guitar When: Friday lunchtime Swing Band Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre • Percussion Director: Derek Pascoe • Drums When: Friday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Guitar Ensemble Venue: Hill Will Wing Music Centre Director: Greg Wain, Jasper Cownie • Voice (classical, jazz, contemporary) When: Tuesday 8.00 am – 8.30 am • Theory Senior Choir Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Director: Andrew Chatterton, • Musicianship Katie Carey Percussion Ensemble • Composition. When: Monday 7.30 am – 8.30 am Director: Andrew Chan Please enrol via Keystone parent Venue: Big School Room When: Thursday lunchtimes portal. Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Treble Choir For tuition enquiries please contact Director: Andrew Chatterton, Jazz Improvisation Ensemble the Music Department on 8404 0683 Katie Carey (advanced) or email [email protected] When: Thursday 3.45 pm – 5.00 pm Director: Derek Pascoe Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre When: Thursday lunchtimes Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 28 29
Jazz Improvisation Ensemble (intermediate) Director: Derek Pascoe When: Tuesday lunchtime Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre
Rock Band (green, blue, yellow) Director: Jordan Lennon, Marcus Barricelli When: Friday lunchtimes Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre
Chamber Ensembles Director: Irina Lioubimova When: Various weekly lunchtimes (tba) To enrol, select the desired instrument, the commencing Venue: Hill Wing Music Centre term, and whether you require instrument hire. Click the Submit button for your music choices. Music Tuition Parents/guardians will be sent an email confirming the Involvement is optional, and at an additional charge. request. In both the Senior School and the Junior School, students select their music tuition choices using the online form, and once approved by the music department, parents are then notified of their son’s music timetable by email. A parent or guardian must complete the online Music Tuition form by following these steps: Log into Keystone: https://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au
Navigate to the left panel labelled My Keystone. Under My Keystone click on the Music Tuition Form tile.
Please check the Music Timetable on Keystone regularly to find the latest and most accurate information for your son’s lessons. This online tool also allows you to make changes or Once on the Music Tuition page, click Edit for the relevant cancel lessons at a later date. child. For more information, please contact the Music Department via email [email protected] or phone 8404 0683.
Once in the enrol screen, add any prior music experience by pressing the blue “+” icon or click Enrol to display the enrolment screen.
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Co-curricular, clubs and societies
St Peter’s College offers an extensive range of co-curricular clubs and societies. Co-curricular activities play an important role in the lives of our students as it is integral to the way they learn about himself and others. Every encouragement and opportunity is given to students to pursue their current interests and to develop new ones. We offer an extensive range of clubs and societies that students can join. These activities complement the academic curriculum and help to develop creativity and critical thinking skills beyond the traditional classroom. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 32
Auction Idol Exploration Society A competition for students to learn about real estate as a Developing and extending interest, knowledge and skills profession via “The Art of Auction”. The program is delivered in the outdoors. The society is designed to be fun, and mentored by a professional auctioneer from Klemich and delivered through a wide variety of outdoor activities. Real Estate. French Society Audio Visual Society Open to all French language students. The society hosts The AV Society allows students to experiment with cutting- quizzes, film, music, games, sharing cultural experiences, edge AV technologies, covering areas such as professional events, food and activities about France and the French film editing and animation software to underwater and drone speaking world. video recording. AV participants have the opportunity to record the School’s most significant events, and the results Future Problem Solving (FPS) of their creativity are shared with the whole community. Future Problem Solving (FPS) requires students to write a 1,500 word story in response to a global concern. Concerns Blue Group could include global warming, the ethical treatment of Blue Group is run by the School Captains and is open to any animals and disappearing languages. Students work with the students who want to be a part of student led initiatives to FPS Coordinator to brainstorm and structure an engaging raise awareness of mental health. story that explores the chosen issue. Students have six months to craft their scenario. Chinese Society German Society Open to students interested in Chinese culture in the Senior School. Different Chinese cultural activities will be run Open to all German language and interested students, throughout the year. who are willing to learn more about the German culture and society. Coding Society Historical Society The Coding Society has had three students who have successfully released apps on the App Store. Participants The Historical Society is student-directed and responds create programs from simple games to school versions of to the wide-ranging historical interests of its members. famous apps. High level coding activities. Regular attendance is expected at meetings, which provide opportunities to celebrate all things historical, through DJ Society topical presentations, tours, films, documentaries and guest speakers. Participants discuss music, play on decks and learn The Historical Society aims to encourage community interest new skills such as a fresh method of live performance. and knowledge in the School’s vibrant history, and provides Coordinated by a professional DJ who helps mix, members with opportunities to develop research, leadership beat match and use effects. and mentoring skills, by being involved in the School history.
Drama Ignite – Student Christian Group Drama allows students to be involved in productions, either The Student Christian Group has a focus on making new as a performer or as part of the technical and stage crew. friends and having fun, alongside talking about what a faith Each year auditions take place for the senior play or School in God looks like. musical and a junior play (involving students in Years 7 to 9). Rehearsals occur after school and on weekends. League of Legends Society The School, at times, collaborates with other colleges and rehearsals may take place in venues off campus. Team e-sports is the focus of this club, built around the game League of Legends. The club meets and plays once a EAL Support week. (English as an Additional Language) For students whose first language is not English and require extra support. 33
Lunchtime support Reconciliation Committee Teacher support is available for catch up on homework and Open to all students who are passionate about assignments. understanding Indigenous issues and creating change in our community. Members will have opportunities to contribute to Maths@Saints reconciliation events such as National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. The Maths@Saints program originated in 2006 following a generous donation from an old scholar, who wished the gift Science@Saints be used to promote mathematics within St Peter’s College and the activities of the School in the wider community. Students who take delight in coming together to discuss One of the objectives of Maths@Saints is to provide and debate all things science and are passionate about all opportunities for students to engage in a range of exciting aspects of science. learning opportunities in addition to the standard curriculum. These include the Mathematics Enrichment, Service Society the Mathematical Society and the Informatics Society. Service Society works on supporting School community service projects and also initiating their own. All students are Mooting welcome. Mooting is an activity where schools take part in mock trials. Students are given a set of facts and witness statements Tournament of Minds (ToM) two weeks before a trial, where barristers examine and Students work in teams of seven to craft an imaginative cross-examine witnesses to establish their version of the response to a problem under the title of applied technology, case. It is open to students in Years 9 to 12. Venues include maths engineering, social sciences or language. They create the School, opposition school, or the Supreme Court at a script, props and costumes and perform their solution at Victoria Square. Blazer uniform is to be worn to trials. the annual ToM Tournament day at Flinders University.
Politics Society Youth@Saints The Politics Society meets every Thursday lunchtime to Youth@Saints is a Christian Youth group for Years 7 to 12 debate issues of national and global importance. students from all schools. Girls and boys are welcome and young people from all Pride@Saints backgrounds can have fun and grow in their relationship with A group committed to creating a safe, inclusive and God and each other. In a fun and supportive environment, supportive environment for all students. This group plan, students can grow in faith and live with purpose. organise and implement Wear It Purple Day and discuss ways in which the School community has access to relevant information for students seeking support and conversations around the LGBTQI+ issues. This is an action group for all boys interested in LGBTQI+ issues. Participants do not need to identify as a member of the LGBTQI+ community.
Public Speaking Public Speaking runs all year for students interested in entering public speaking competitions. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 34
Senior School procedures
Absence or lateness When a student is away from or late to school, parents are required to notify the School. Please contact the absentee line in the Senior School Office with your child’s name, year level, House and reason for absence.
E: [email protected] T: 8404 0422 and press 1 to leave your message Students who arrive late to school (for example music lesson, choir, orchestra, appointment, car problems, etc) must report to the Senior School Office to advise that they have arrived. If a student has not arrived at school and an absentee message has not been received, a text message will be sent to a parent at 10.30 am to alert you of your son’s absence.
Contact details changes If there are any changes to your contact details, including telephone number, email, residential or postal address, please advise the Admissions Office either via email [email protected] or by telephoning +61 8 8404 0519.
Lockers All boys are issued a locker at orientation. When book orders are placed you will be prompted to purchase locks for a locker and a sports locker. The lock for the sports locker will need to be carried by the student and only used when they have PE or sports practice. All locks can be reused for the following years.
Medical matters Parents are asked to keep their son’s online medical form up to date. Please visit http://keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au/medical. Any medicines sent to school should be given to the Health Centre and must be in a named container with clear instructions. If a student feels ill, his teacher will send him to the Health Centre. At school, if a student sustains an injury requiring immediate medical treatment, the School Nurse is contacted without delay and will decide on the necessary treatment. Parents will then be notified. Online consent forms There are several online forms you will need to complete prior to your son commencing:
Medical details form Required to be completed prior to their first day at school and updated if issues arise.
Photo consent form Parental consent for the use of student images, footage and samples of their work.
Curricular excursions consent form Consent for school-based excursions.
Music tuition form Enrolment for private tuition.
ICLT set-up session form Parents for new students in Reception to Year 8 will need to attend an ICLT setup session.
Previous reports and assessments Please provide your son’s Semester 2, 2020 report, latest NAPLAN results and any professional or learning assessments to the Admissions Office prior to commencing. Email [email protected]
School book orders Campion Education are the School’s text book supplier. Orders are placed online and home delivered via www.campion.com.au. Boarder’s books will be delivered directly to the Boarding House. When you enter the Campion Education website, click on the tile on the left-hand side, “Online order,” log in, and follow the prompts.
Visa changes Boys who are currently on a visa must notify the Admissions Office at [email protected] if there is any changes to visa status or conditions.
Tuck Shop and lunch orders Senior School students have direct access to the Tuck Shop at recess and lunch. Online orders are also available via the “Lunch Orders and Recharge” tile. The Senior School Tuck Shop is cashless. Money can be loaded onto your son’s student ID card for purchases. This is done via Keystone. Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 36
Uniform Shop online booking information Use of mobile phones The School uniform is the most visible symbol of identity Mobile phones are to be locked away in the student’s locker for boys at St Peter’s College. It is expected that all boys from arrival at School to 3.30 pm. Students may briefly take pride in their appearance and ensure their uniform is check their phones for messages at their locker at the start well-fitted, clean, neat and worn in a dignified and respectful of recess and lunch. Teachers, at their discretion, may direct manner during the school day, and while travelling to and students to bring a mobile phone to class for educational from school. To ensure your son has all his uniform needs purposes. prior to the start of the 2021 school year, please book a Students using a mobile phone outside of these expectations uniform fitting appointment at the St Peter’s College Uniform will be directed to put their phone in their locker and a Shop. concern will be recorded. Multiple concerns can result in the The Uniform Shop is situated between Girdlestone and Main confiscation of the phone. Students can collect phones from Ovals on the ground floor of the old Athelney House Stables. the Senior School Office at the end of the school day. Entrance to the shop car park is via the Hackney Road entrance; turn right at the road (sign posted) just before the Road safety procedures roundabout. Pedestrians Normal trading hours are: When students are crossing North Terrace on their way to Monday: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm and from school, they must always cross at the pedestrian traffic lights situated near Trinity Street. Students should Tuesday: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm not cross the road at any other place, even when traffic is Wednesday: closed stopped for the lights. Thursday: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm Students crossing at Hackney Road must use the traffic lights on the corner of North Terrace or the pedestrian island Friday: 10.30 am – 5.00 pm. crossing. Under no circumstances are students to cross Parents and boys must make individual appointments. Hackney Road at any other point than the pedestrian island crossings or the North Terrace traffic lights. To book your appointment please visit http:/mykeystone.reservio.com/. Driving The shop accepts cash/cheque as well as debit and Students, parents and staff must drive with due caution credit cards. inside the School and on the surrounding roads. For more information, please contact: Parking Uniform Shop Manager Stacey Nattrass Students who drive to school must park in the Hatswell +61 8 8404 0490 Street or Hackney Road car parks. They must register their [email protected] vehicles via Keystone. Students must not park in other School car parks and are asked not to park on surrounding Mission Guild Recycled Uniform Shop streets. Senior School parents should park in the Hackney Road During term time shop hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays car park. from 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm. Please check Keystone for additional shop hours. In the Junior School, parents should use either the North Terrace or Hackney Road car parks. Parents are asked to The Recycled Uniform Shop accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard respect any designated spaces assigned for staff parking. and EFTPOS. Please note that there is a strict no hold or refund policy. In the interest of student safety, the Junior School Avenue is open for parking until 9.30 am each week day. It is then Volunteer Mission Guild members run the shop, and all closed for traffic throughout the day and reopens at money raised is donated to Anglicare charities. 2.30 pm. On weekends the Avenue is available for general parking. 37
Dropping off and picking up School buses
Parents may drop off and pick up students inside the School Hills, Northern and Unley bus service grounds in the Hackney Road car park, outside Memorial All bus routes are provided by Roundabout Charter and can Hall, or in the Avenue. However, there is no long-term be booked directly by contacting Roundabout Charter. parking in the Avenue, or in front of Memorial Hall. Parents The cost of the Hills and Northern bus service is $6 per trip cannot drop their sons off along the road adjacent to ($12 per day) plus a $200 annual booking fee per family. Memorial Hall and Lloyd Oval. Only registered students are able to use the services. Parents may drop and collect their sons at the Pembroke To register, please email Roundabout Charter at Street gates. Please note there are some parking restrictions [email protected] with the subject title in this area, and parents should not drive their car through St Peter’s College Northern/Hills Bus Service. Roundabout this gate to drop off their son inside the school. Charter will then confirm the route and timetable via return Parents are asked not to use the Hatswell Street gates for email. drop off, as this is a student parking area and the adjacent Roundabout Charter can also be contacted on 8370 3264 street is very narrow, and not designed for significant or 0411 632 972. It is anticipated that services will arrive amounts of traffic. at St Peter’s College no later than 8.15 am each day and Parents should not drop students off nor collect them from depart from school no later than 3.45 pm. Please note that the western side of Hackney Road, but are encouraged to pick-up locations and times will be finalised by Roundabout drive into the school and use the Hackney Road car park. Charter once student registrations are confirmed. In the Junior School, there is a drop off zone in the North By Week 3 of each term, families must confirm specific Terrace car park. Parents are not to leave their car parked travel requirements for the remainder of the term. This allows unattended in these spaces. Alternatively, there is a turning time for co-curricular schedules to be finalised. Bus and circle at the end of the Junior School Avenue for parents associated fees will be charged to the School fee account at to use. the end of each term. Students using St Peter’s College bus services are held to Bikes the same high standards of behaviour for when they are at There is a bike shed available for storage of students’ School. Senior School students have a responsibility to look bikes throughout the school day. The bike shed entrance is after younger students and are charged with assisting Junior through the Pembroke Street gates. School boys to be safe at all times. The School reserves the right to temporarily suspend, or withdraw, the bus service for students engaged in misconduct. If you have any queries, please contact Business Services on 8404 0505 or [email protected].
St Peter’s College morning shuttle service A morning shuttle bus operates from Walford Anglican School for Girls to St Peter’s College, offering great convenience for the many families with children at both schools. The shuttle bus departs from the kiss and drop pick-up point in Northgate Street car park at 8.00 am, arriving at the St Peter’s College Junior School Administration Building at approximately 8.25 am. Book this service through Trybooking link www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=448063& Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 38
School fees
To ensure the School community is aware of the payment process for school fees, the following information and important dates will assist you in your financial planning. An email will be sent to all members of the School community in December each year, advising the fees for the following year, payment options, and terms and conditions. School fees for 2021 will be emailed in January, at which time you will be provided with three options for payment: 1. Lump sum payment at the beginning of the school year with 1.0% discount if paid in full by 28 February 2. Three equal instalments due on 28 February, 31 May and 31 August; or 3. 10 equal monthly instalments from February to November (by direct debit only). N.B. A surcharge of 1% Visa/Mastercard or 1% American Express will be applied. Total school fees include tuition fee, boarding fee, photography and fixed charge and IT Levy. It should be noted that music fees, bus fees, overseas and interstate trips and some miscellaneous charges are not included in school fees and are billed separately, with payment due within 30 days of invoice. Fees can be paid online. Please visit Keystone www.keystone.stpeters.sa.edu.au to find out more. Please contact Business Services on +61 8 8404 0505 or [email protected] for fee enquiries. 39
Important dates
Date Event Information
Wednesday 25 November 2020 Middle Years Parent Information evening 6.30 pm Memorial Hall
Thursday 26 November 2020 New Boarders Sleepover 5.00 pm Boarding House
8.30 am – 3.30 pm Meet at Memorial Hall. PE Uniform Friday 27 November 2020 Years 7 and 8, Step-up Day of student’s current school to be worn
St Peter’s College Boarder Parents Support 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm Friday 27 November 2020 Group Christmas dinner National Wine Centre
Information evening for new parents and 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Monday 30 November 2020 students joining the Senior Years (Years 9 to 12) Angas Parsons Room
Tuesday 26 January 2021 New boarders to enter the Boarding House From 4.00 pm the Boarding House
8.30 am – 12.00 pm Headmaster’s welcome to all 2021 Middle Memorial Hall. Full summer uniform Years students followed by orientation to be worn
Wednesday 27 January 2021 Boarding community BBQ 6.00 pm Boarding House
New Years 9 to 12 families in 2021 individual Senior School Office will contact meetings with Head of Senior Years and Head families of House/Mentor
8.35 am (first bell 8.30 am) Thursday 28 January 2021 School commences Full summer uniform to be worn
2021 Term dates 2021 Boarding House closures
Term 1 (10 weeks) Term 3 (10 weeks) Term 1
Thursday Term 1 Tuesday Term 3 5.00 pm Friday 5 March to 5.00 pm Monday 8 March 28 January commences 20 July commences Term 2 Thursday Term 1 Friday 24 Term 3 5.00 pm Friday 11 June to 5.00 pm Monday 14 June 1 April concludes September concludes Term 3 Term 2 (10 weeks) Term 4 (8 weeks) 5.00 pm Friday 3 September to 5.00 pm Sunday 5 September Tuesday Term 2 Tuesday Term 4 20 April commences 12 October commences Term 4
Friday Term 2 Friday Term 4 Optional Exeat – Boarding House remains open. 25 June concludes 3 December concludes 5.00 pm Friday 29 October to 5.00 pm Sunday 31 October Senior School Information and Co-curricular Handbook 40
Key contacts in the Senior School
Headmaster’s Office Years 11 and 12 IB Diploma School Psychologist Mike Oliver Headmaster International Baccalaureate Diploma [email protected] Tim Browning Program Coordinator [email protected] Paul Hadfield Foundation [email protected] Personal Assistant to Headmaster Development Manager Paula Angel Years 11 and 12 SACE Beck Healy [email protected] [email protected] SACE Coordinator Senior School Office Trudi Duggin Fees [email protected] Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School School Accountant Marcus Blackburn General academic assessment [email protected] [email protected] and reporting enquiries Pierina Deck Keystone Parent Support Head of Middle Years [email protected] Mark Coventry [email protected] [email protected] Student learning needs (including T: +61 8 8404 0444 learning support and highly able Administrative matters and Library matters learners) general procedures Librarian Coordinator of Students with Personal Assistant to the Deputy Katherine Hicks Diverse Learning Needs Headmaster/Head of Senior School [email protected] Belinda Radbone Jane Mackay [email protected] [email protected] Music English as an Additional Language Director of Music Student absences Philip Walsh English as an Additional Language (EAL) Administrative Coordinator – [email protected] Coordinator Student Services Ana Christensen Music Administrative Assistant Nola Sears [email protected] Jill Page [email protected] [email protected] Student’s Pastoral Care Admissions and behaviour Outdoor Education Admissions Manager House Mentors, Head of House, Head of Director of Outdoor Education Amanda Bruce Senior Years, Head of Middle Years Anthony Bates [email protected] [email protected] Careers Boarding Sports Department Careers Counsellor Director of Boarding, International Mark Colsey Director of Sport and HPE and Indigenous Programs [email protected] Barnaby Eaton Ray Pearson [email protected] [email protected] Chaplaincy matters Administrative Assistant – International Programs Coordinator School Chaplain Sport and Athletic Development Joel Baker The Reverend Dr Theo McCall Natalie Worster [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Learning and Teaching Associate Chaplain Uniform Academic Deputy The Reverend Ben Bleby Uniform Shop Manager Nick Carter [email protected] Stacey Nattrass [email protected] Counselling issues [email protected] Director of Studies T: +61 8 8404 0490 School Psychologist Simon Roberts-Thomson Kirsty Jackman [email protected] [email protected] 41 St Peter’s College, Adelaide Australia 5069 | +61 8 8404 0400 | [email protected] stpeters.sa.edu.au
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