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Waterfall City Advertorial

ST PETER’S PREP SCHOOLS
WHERE LEARNING

INCLUDES FREEDOM

‘Ahead of the Game; Behind Every Child’ teachers, bringing energy and fresh thinking to every
At St Peter’s Prep, this isn’t just a tagline – it’s a promise. Every classroom. But here’s what sets us apart: every single staff
decision, every interaction, every lesson begins with one member, whether they’ve been teaching for 20 years or
question: Is it in the child’s best interest? 20 days, goes through our internal training from day one.
A different kind of classroom Positive education, thinking skills, inquiry-based education
Walk onto our campus and you’ll notice what’s different: no – this isn’t optional professional development, it’s how we
desks in rows, no children lining up, no insistence on shoes. protect what makes St Peter’s different.
What you will see are children actively engaged in their
learning, exploring ideas through play and discovering that Ask any teacher what the St Peter’s Way means, and they
education is about the journey, not just the destination. won’t give you jargon. They’ll talk about:
• Greeting every person on campus
From Grade 000 to Grade 7, our pupils in our Pre-Prep, • Being truly present in the moment
Girls Prep and Boys Prep participate in a programme which • Putting a child’s emotional needs before the lesson plan
encourages them to create while learning; share their
understanding and develop the kind of intrinsic motivation They’ll tell you they’re expected to:
that lasts a lifetime. • Stay curious
• Try new approaches
The St Peter’s Way • Accommodate every level
Our approach is grounded in research, enriched by Anglican
values and brought to life through: They know that getting set in their ways isn’t an option – not
• Playful, explorative lessons that make learning irresistible when research keeps evolving and children keep teaching us
• Positive education that nurtures emotional wellbeing new things.
alongside academic growth
• Thinking skills and inquiry-based learning that develop What you’ll feel here
critical thinkers Our campus has outstanding facilities alongside that
• Age-appropriate development where every child is truly rare farm-like quality – green spaces, natural play areas, a
seen and supported. setting where children can breathe. Chapel services and our
phenomenal choirs bring the community together each
We say yes to fun, giving back and celebrating every little week.
miracle (what our Chaplain calls the children) on our campus.
We believe in inclusion, in nurturing growth and in the Walk through our gates and you’ll catch it immediately – the
power of community. enthusiasm, the pride, the gratitude. It’s in the staff, in the
children running barefoot, in the parents who’ve stopped
The people behind the magic just dropping off and started belonging.
Parents aren’t visitors here – they’re part of the team. Thirty
young teaching interns work alongside our established This is where every child’s journey becomes extraordinary.

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