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ST PETER’S BOYS PREP CELEBRATES

75 YEARS OF TRADITION, GROWTH

AND EXCELLENCE

St Peter’s Boys Prep School marks its incredible 75
th
anniversary with a series of festive events, honouring
its rich history, achievements and the journey ahead.
From carnival-style celebrations to a heartfelt Service of
Thanksgiving, the school kicks off a year of memorable
milestones!

IN THE BEGINNING ...
In 1950, Stanley Dodson, a retiring visionary, embarked
on a bold new journey. He bought a piece of land in the
Waveney Valley, just outside Johannesburg. From this
humble beginning, an extraordinary story began.
With ten boys, two girls, and even a cow, St Peter’s Boys
Prep was born — a little farm school nestled in the middle
of nowhere.

AND NOW ...
Today, 75 years later, that small school has grown into a
well-known prep school with over 600 boys on a 34-acre
campus. Sharing its grounds with its ‘sibling schools’
St Peter’s Girls Prep and St Peter’s Pre-Prep, the school
also has a strong family connection with St Peter’s College
up the road!

St Peter’s Boys Prep is a school where tradition meets
innovation. Each boy is nurtured to develop a strong moral
character, ready to face the challenges of high school
and beyond. The khaki uniform has remained the same,
symbolising a timeless connection to the School’s origins.
The School’s journey is a testament to perseverance,
growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Over the decades, it has embraced innovative teaching
methods while remaining steadfast in its rich traditions.
This balance has honoured the past while preparing for
the future, ensuring that each boy is exposed to all areas
of academics, sport and culture, and values that will guide
him throughout life.
2025 is set to be a year full of exciting events, commemorations and celebrations as
Catherine Steenhoff, Headmistress of St Peter’s Boys Prep St Peter’s marks this incredible milestone. To kick off the celebrations, the St Peter’s
said, “As we reflect on what it means to celebrate 75 years car park was transformed for the back-to-school celebrations. The staff greeted
of history, we are reminded of the countless memories, children and parents in ‘carnival party style’, waving celebratory flags to welcome
achievements and lives touched by St Peter’s. From its the children back. On the second day of school, the boys enjoyed a 75-minute break.
foundation in the Anglican faith and its six core values of On the third day, St Peter’s proudly celebrated 75 incredible years as all three Prep
Respect, Honour, Compassion, Resilience, Responsibility schools gathered for a memorable Service of Thanksgiving Eucharist, where they
and Collaboration, to its motto, Servate Fidem (Serve also bid a heartfelt farewell to the Bishop of Johannesburg, Bishop Steve Moreo.
the Faith), the school has consistently strived to build a The day was made even more special with fun temporary tattoos and the famous
community of belonging and purpose. The iconic crossed St Peter’s choc-chip cookies!
keys on the badge symbolise pride and passion, reminding
us of our heritage and the journey ahead. We are grateful St Peter’s offers a values-based education in an informal yet professional
to all who have played a role before us in making this environment in the spiritual, academic, physical, cultural, emotional and stewardship
school what it is today!” spaces and prides itself on preparing well-rounded boys for life.

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