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ADVERTORIAL




                                                                                            “In Futurum

                                                                                            Fortiter”









                                                                                                • Mention was made
                                                                                                about our exciting PBL
                                                                                                (Project Based Learning)
                                                                                                Programme.
                                                                                                • It was remarked how
                                                                                                exciting our new PBL
                                                                                                Centre is, along with all the
                                                                                                wonderful technology, such
                                                                                                as the 3D printers, video
                                                                                                rooms, smart boards to
                                                                                                name but a few.
                                                                                                • Mention was made about
                                                                                                the world-class MADD
                                                                                                Centre, Hockey Astro, Wahoo
                                                                                                Aquatics Centre and Science
                                                                                                & Technology Block.
                                                                                                • I even received
                                                                                                compliments about the
                                                                                                ILP (Intentional Living
                                                                                                Programme) and the fact
                                                                                                that we have introduced
                                                                                                ‘Mindfulness’ into the
                                                                                                curriculum.
                                                                                                • We also received
             What is our Unique Selling Point (USP) and   schools participated in the exciting   compliments about our ‘Dream Team’
             what makes St Peter’s College the school   T20 format.                 that is headed up by our Deputy Head
             of choice? In Business, we come across the   • Our basketball 1st team boys played in   of Academics, Mrs Shelly Matthews – it’s

             Japanese term ‘Kaizen’. WHAT IS KAIZEN?  the St John’s College annual basketball   a team of passionate members of sta
             Kaizen or (Continuous Improvement)   tournament.                       that spearhead academic excellence and
             is a strategy where employees at all   • Our U15 water polo girls participated in   innovation.
             levels of an organisation work together   the Shaun Fuchs tournament.
             proactively to achieve regular, incremental   • The netball girls attended a 3-day training   As a school with a Christian foundation,

             improvements. In a sense, it combines the   camp held at Klein Kariba.  the sta  and students work in an
             collective talents within an organisation to   • The squash players attended a training   environment based on strong values,
             create a powerful engine for improvement.   camp over the half-term.   spiritual development and a commitment
             It is a potent philosophy and it is                                    to community service – all of which play a
             something that is an entrenched part of   William Ward once said: “Study while others   fundamental role in the development of
             the organisational culture at St Peter’s   are sleeping; work while others are loa ng;   responsible, caring individuals.

             College.                           prepare while others are playing; and dream
                                                while others are wishing”. We most certainly   I leave you with a quote from Pam Grout:
             If we are to succeed as an Independent   live by this principle.       “If we all take care of one another and
             School in what is a tough competitive                                  go the extra mile to appreciate and play
             environment, we have to stay ahead of the   In my interaction with parents, sta  and   together, we all gain - each one of us is

             game. It is no longer good enough to ‘JUST’   students from other schools during half-  lifted up.”
             teach, and I mean that in the kindest sense   term, I received the following feedback:
             of the word. All independent schools have   • You have some of the best facilities in   I look forward to walking this path with you
             strong academic programmes, wonderful   South Africa.                  “Bravely into the Future.”
             facilities and o er a myriad of sport and   • These are the best cricket  elds and pitches


             cultural activities. All these are a given,   in Johannesburg.
             however, what is our value add?    • On numerous occasions parents and sta
             Over the half-term, the College was involved   complimented me on how pristine our   Please join us on 4 June 2019 at

             in a myriad of exciting activities – they are a    elds, gardens and buildings were – what a   17:30 to explore what St Peter’s
             perfect example of why St Peter’s College is   beautiful campus we have.   College offers to unleash your


             so di erent to other schools.      • I was complimented on the superb           child’s potential.
                                                organisation of the various events being

             Our students and sta  were involved in the   held at the College.
             following activities:              • And was thanked for the warm hospitality   For more information email:
             • Old Petrian’s Water Polo Tournament – the   and the superb manners of our students.  marketing@stpeterscollege.
             largest and most prestigious girls’ water
             polo tournament in South Africa which is   It was wonderful to also be complimented   co.za; call: 011 807 5315 or visit
             contested by the top 28 water polo playing   by parents from other schools about the   www.stpeters.co.za
             schools.                           academic programme – word has obviously
             • Old Petrian’s Cricket Tournament where 16   got out:
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