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Despite some necessary differences in teaching methods into the learning process. “Our values and moral foundation
between Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior Primary, and Boys and run throughout the educational journey, easing our children’s
Girls Prep Schools, sound communication channels are crucial. transition from Prep School into the College and adult life, “adds
They ensure that staff and parents are aligned around what Brian Armitage, Head of Pastoral Care at the College. “We try to
needs to be imparted and consistent in helping the children structure an environment that helps mitigate the challenges of
develop skills and tools to manage challenges as they arise. In modern-day parents. Every young person experiences the need
addition, across both Prep and College, there is a strong focus to belong, and a faith-based education gives them a sense of
on intrinsic self-motivation to help the child understand their purpose, which filters through into their home lives. In many
own value, abilities and talent. homes, both parents work long hours and children are dropped
at school early and collected late. So, we created programs that
“Anglican theology always draws us back to the middle can keep the children active and constructively busy to help
ground, to what is best for the community. We work from a our parents cope with the logistics. At the same time, our faith-
basis of love and inclusion of all people, whether we agree based educational approach aims to support our students and
with them or not,” explains College Chaplain, Father Kabelo their families on a spiritual, emotional and moral level.”
Motlhakane. “So, when we work with young humans, it is from
the perspective of a God who designed and loves them for The focus on individual development and old-school values
who and what they are. We constantly remind our children at St Peter’s is clear across all learning levels and its success
and staff that we are in the business of love. We are agents for is evident in the balanced young people this approach
transformation through the work of love as well as academics. produces. In addition, parents of St Peter’s children do not
Our faith is fashioned around balance, mental wellness and shoulder the enormous responsibility of parenting completely
the beauty of diversity within the church itself. As a result, alone – they work hand in hand with the school community in
we are constantly in conversation about the things we don’t raising their children to go ‘bravely into the future!’
necessarily see eye-to-eye on. Our task is to transfer those
skills to our students in an environment where prayer and For admissions information, please contact our Admissions
worship are part of everyday school life.” Officer on 011 705 3423 or email: admissions@stpeters.co.za

Every staff member at St Peter’s participates in pastoral care, For enquiries or more information visit: www.stpeters.co.za • Tel:
integrating their students’ physical and emotional well-being 011 367 6631 • 105 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof, Johannesburg

AHEAD OF THE GAME, BEHIND EVERY CHILD, BRAVELY INTO THE FUTURE – www.stpeters.co.za

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