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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:
36 Kyalami Estates • CONNECT • Issue 2 • 2019