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have been engaged in a programme The College has a comprehensive that we will achieve a 100% pass rate,
of learner support and have still Learning Support Programme in place every time that we do, it is a blessing.
managed to pass their matric year for those whose area of excellence is We salute ALL of our matriculants on
successfully. We hold our students not academic, and some students are their success and are pleased that
accountable, but we don’t feel that under the guidance of the Learner every single one of them has made
it is necessary to stress our students Support Programme for much of their it through this significant phase of
out for them to attain their potential. high school career. In Grades 8 and 9, their life journey to graduate with
These are well-rounded, happy they receive not only subject assistance confidence, a belief in themselves
students who love coming to school.“ but also support in organisational, and a strong sense of self-worth.”
study and examination techniques. In says Mr Brian Armitage, Deputy
St Peter’s College is one of only a few their matric year, the Assisted Academic Headmaster, Head of Student Affairs.
independent schools with an enrolment Programme entails weekly feedback
programme that does not include sessions to monitor their progress. “Well done to our class of 2020! May the
selection assessments and entrance achievements that you accomplished
criteria. At the heart of St Peter’s value “Our Pastoral Care Department last year continue always. I hope you
system is a well-managed balance strives to equip our students with the will be successful in whatever you
between academic achievement skill set to confront the societal and choose to do,” concludes Ms Matthews.
and sport, music, cultural studies environmental challenges placed upon
and spiritual personal development, them. Helping every student fulfil their For more information, email
ensuring that students manage the academic potential has always been a Mahidi Maeko at
demands and challenges of tertiary hallmark of our College, and progress admissions@stpeterscollege.co.za
education superbly, which is why and success are fundamental to what or call 011 807 5315
there is a very low dropout rate. we do. While there is no guarantee Apply online @ www.stpeters.co.za

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