Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Science Sc ience at St Peter's is taught following the guidelines of the Western Australian Curriculum. This subject provides opportunities to experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world around them. Our students develop critical and creative thinking skills, and challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. Students explore and determine ways to understand our world under the overarching concepts of: Biological Science; Chemical Science; Earth and Space Science; and Physical Sciences. Students develop an understanding of the following: important science concepts and processes; the practices used to develop scientific knowledge; the contribution of science to our culture and in our society; and the applications of science in our lives. Specialist Programs Music St Peter’s offers a diverse and comprehensive program of music from Pre Primary to Year 6. The classroom program follows the guidelines of the Western Australian Curriculum with a keen focus on vocal, aural, and instrumental skills using a sequential, play-based approach. Composition and improvisation are also encouraged. The music program utilises Kodaly methodology, Orff Schulwerk and Musical Futures pedagogy and includes: Recorder in Year 3. Keyboard in Year 4. Ukuele and Keyboard in Year 5. Ukuele in Year 6. Students may also choose to participate in our award-winning Choir, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, and Instrumental Program. Instruments on offer include: Classical Guitar Flute Clarinet Trumpet, Trombone, and Baritone Voice Dance and Drama We are excited to introduce Dance and Drama as a new specialist class this year! It is designed as an inclusive class for all students to develop new skills through the areas of Drama and Dance. This specialist area lends itself for all students to grow creatively, cooperatively and in confidence. In Dance and Drama lessons, students will participate in meaningful and engaging experiences that support development of problem solving and critical thinking. Physical Education Students at St Peter’s participate in Physical Education lessons. The lessons teach the skills to be physically active within the school and outer school community. Pre Primary - Year Two students learn fundamental movement skills. Students perform these skills in minor game play. Year Three - Six students combine fundamental movement skills with learning sport specific strategies. Students practise these skills in modified games. Students learn how to participate in an ethically and fair competitive sporting environment by participating in Swimming, Cross-Country and Athletic Carnivals. Italian Italian at St Peter’s allows students to be exposed to both the language and culture. Students learn by taking part in a variety of fun language games as well as in activities to broaden their Italian vocabulary knowledge. Every year, St Peter’s hosts ‘Italian Week!’ This wonderful experience allows both students and staff to sample Italian food and participate in Italian craft activities. Year 5 and 6 students enjoy being given the opportunity to take part in an Italian regional and restaurant Expo. Research and creativity are key components when learning a language! Visual Arts Participating in our Visual Arts Program allows students at St Peter's the opportunity to experience and explore the concepts of artists, artwork, and audience. Students experiment with ways of expressing ideas and communicating using a range of media. Two- and three-dimensional media and techniques such as drawing, painting, printing, pottery, printing, and collage are developed in weekly sessions. Connections are made to local, national, and international artists as students discover the importance of art in the world around us. They are encouraged to draw on what they know and to develop and practice their skills in a safe space where individuality and creativity are celebrated.

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE St Peter's Father Figures The St Peter’s Father Figures is about engaging the Father Figures in our school. There’s evidence to say that there is a strong influence on a child’s academic achievement, social success, health and well-being and attitude towards learning when fathers are involved. This can come about at a school level when there is consistent discussion and action with the child where both parents are working in collaboration with the school, and teachers, in regards to expectations, policies and procedures. We welcome all Father Figures in our school community to be part of any initiatives rolled out during the year, and we look forward to meeting you all. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Matt Nettleton at: matt.nettleton@cewa.edu.au St Peter's Father Figures Run Club The initiative will be led by members of the Dads of St Peter’s Committee with the aim to promote health and well-being, and to engage the parents in our community, especially all father figures, to participate with their child in a variety of fun running activities. This includes relays, games and a circuit. We strongly encourage all parents to stay and participate in the activities as an opportunity to spend quality time with your child. Should you be unable to stay, students will be supervised by our dedicated staff who will be assisting on the day. Further Information: – The Run Club will be conducted at Grand Prom each Thursday morning from Week 5-10, starting at 7:45am. Students and parents can arrive and join in at any time. – Running Club is for everyone from Kindy – Year 6 – Students who participate in the Run Club are permitted to wear their Sports uniform for the duration of the day. – At the end of each session, students will continually run laps of a circuit, with each lap recorded. These laps will be tallied and will go towards a class total. The more students running, the more laps can be achieved! – Students will be walked back to school by the teachers for an 8:30am start. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Matt Nettleton at: matt.nettleton@cewa.edu.au

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE School Advisory Council St Peter’s Primary School is pleased to present the 2026 School Advisory Council Deanna Exeter - Chair Matt Ferrinda - Deputy Chair Keith D'Sa - Treasurer Phillip Mallozzi - Member Sarah Maher - Member Kate Locke - Member Marie Armstrong - P&F Representative Father Jeronimo Flamenco Castillo – Parish Priest Hilda Tansley – Parish Representative Daine Burnett – Principal Role of the School Advisory Council The role of the School Advisory Council is to help the school fulfill its educational responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, policies, guidelines and practices of the Catholic Education Council of Western Australia (CECWA) and Diocesan guidelines. Essentially, this role relates to financial stewardship and policy decisions. School Advisory Council composition The School Advisory Council has 10 members consisting of six parent representatives who are elected for a two year term at the Annual General Meeting, a P&F Representative, a St Peter’s Parish Representative, the School Principal and the Parish Priest. The Assistant Principals also attend the meetings. The School Advisory Council meets once a term throughout the school year.

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Code of Conduct Reporting Code of Conduct Notification St Peter's Primary School and the wider St Peter's Community strive to ensure the safety of all the students in our care. The Code of Conduct ensures that all of us, as community members take the responsibility to create a safe environment for all children. Parents and community members are an active part of this process, and we would ask that you refer to the Code of Conduct and if you are alerted to any actions that contradict the code then please complete the forms relating to the Code of Conduct Breach or Notification. These forms are directly forwarded to the school principal for action. Code of Conduct Notification Code of Conduct Breach Report

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CURRENT STAFF LEADERSHIP TEAM Principal Daine Burnett Assistant Principal Matt Nettleton Assistant Principal Tanya Holland STUDENT SERVICES Enrolment Officer Elizabeth Cunningham Administration Officers Georgie Bertoldo, Kelly Dalton, Sharon Zanotti Finance Officer Tony Hunter PRE KINDERGARTEN Teacher Jasmine Sinagra Education Assistants Jess Peppler, Megan Roxburgh, Tia Penny, Fran Hewitt, Anna Voisey KINDERGARTEN Teachers Tanya McGuire, Jacqueline Morgan, Tahlia Gismondi Education Assistants Tia Penny, Kerryn Alvaro, Emily Hall, Gracie Carter, Megan Roxburgh, Jodie Baynham PRE PRIMARY Teachers Nicole Gibbs/Tia Valentini, Louise Tonus, Shelley Gaglia/Tia Valentini Education Assistants Elise Clements, Arabella Walton, Sam Kamudu YEAR ONE Teachers Monique du Toit, Leah Volikov, Cassandra Visser Education Assistants Lorraine Silvi, Sheryllee McCarthy YEAR TWO Teachers Aleshia Procopis, Isabella Garland, Rebecca Dee Education Assistants Natasha Cicanese-Baldwin, Adriana Pinto YEAR THREE Teachers Katie Galati/Liz Parker, Jack Uchanski, Erin Healy Education Assistant Rosa Barclay YEAR FOUR Teachers Kirsty Maher/Elise Galipo, Kate Ellery, Josephine Carbone YEAR FIVE Teachers Jess Healy, Brett Webb, Neil Pagett YEAR SIX Teachers Justin Fiume, Paulette Aquino, Steve Spencer SUPPORT Anna Voisey, J ackson Lamb, Jacqui Law, Fran Hewitt, Kirstie O'Mara, Liana Locantro, Marie Bonne, Tia EDUCATION ASSISTANTS Penny, Kerryn Alvaro, Jess Peppler, Megan Roxburgh, Emily Hall, Leon El-Said Coomerang LEARNING SUPPORT Gemma Tsang COORDINATOR NUMERACY Emily Welsh COORDINATOR LITERACY Nikki Nayler COORDINATOR INTERVENTION Jackson Lamb, Josephine Maranta, Sam Arnold, Bronwyn Ryan, Jodie Baynham SUPPORT SCIENCE Brian Dobbie VISUAL ARTS Fiona Deane MUSIC Sharni Cumming Jessica Galizia DANCE/DRAMA Katrina Nelson PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jacob Carr AUSLAN Sarah La Galia, Kim Dixon AQUINAS Julia O'Meara LIBRARY OFFICER Sharon Zanotti IT SUPPORT Tammy Hunter PSYCHOLOGIST Tarryn Scher SOCIAL WORKER Melanie Rowe CANTEEN Janine Di Toro, Marina Tassone RELIEF Rebecca Kelson

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Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Key Initiatives Inquiry 'Simply put, inquiry is the personal path of questioning, investigating and reasoning that takes us from not knowing to knowing' (Ferlazzo & Boss, 2015). Inquiry at St Peter's is meaningful and allows for authentic inquiry projects which has nurtured our students passions, talents, curiosities and interests. Students have taken ownership over their own learning and to reach personal goals. We have integrated the TRUE Inquiry Cycle into each classroom, which has developed our own critical and creative thinking skills through the different stages of our inquiry cycle - Wonder, Investigate & Explain, Design & Create, Share and Reflect. To cater for each child’s individual passions, curiosities and interests, each classroom has created ‘wonder’ walls and/or journals to encourage students to ask questions beyond the inquiry project. Inquiry allows students to develop and strengthen their critical and creative thinking skills! Don’t forget – ‘Curiosity is the fuel for discovery, inquiry and learning!’ 1:1 iPad Program Years 4 - 6 St Peter's has implemented a 1:1 iPad learning program for Y ears 4-6. Year 4 students are supplied with a new iPad, managed by the school with all necessary apps and available for home use. Providing the devices for home use can help to bridge the gap between school and home learning, allowing students to continue their learning outside of the classroom. Students having access to iPads can offer several benefits, such as improved access to educational resources, develop digital literacy skills, enhanced collaboration and communication, personalised learning experiences, improved organistion, increased productivity and increased engagement in the learning process. Here at St Peter's we use Microsoft Office 365 tools to teach, learn, lead, administer and collaborate and these are embedded in the teaching and learning practices of the school. Overall, implementing a 1:1 iPad learning program for Years 4-6 can have many benefits for students and can help to prepare them for a digital future. Wellbeing Program Over the past three years, a cult ure of wellbeing has been adopted across the school and benefits staff, students and the family community. It has had a c onsiderable impact on the classroom environment, emotional literacy of the students and overall wellbeing of all members at St Peter’s Primary School. The whole school wellness program equips students with the knowledge and strategies to tackle our increasingly challenging modern world and a number of initiatives are run at the school to place the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of each staff member and student as a priority.

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Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Religious Education Religious Education Religious Education at St Peter’s Primary school comprises two distinct but complementary dimensions – teaching religion as a curriculum area and developing the religious dimension of the school by nurturing the religious, spiritual and faith of our students. Religious Education is central to the curriculum and life of the school. It is taught in a context with the same systematic demands and rigour as all other learning areas and is sequenced to help children relate to the Catholic faith within their daily lives. The units of work are set by Catholic Education Western Australia and mandated by the Bishops of Western Australia. Religious Educations lessons are complemented by prayer, liturgical singing and class and whole school liturgies and prayer assemblies. Through Pastoral Care, we enhance the dignity of each person within our school community whilst maximising learning and growth. The pastoral care of St Peter’s Primary school children is of paramount importance and is a shared responsibility between the school and the home. Sacramental Programs The school assists parents in preparing their children for the Sacraments through Sacramental programmes which are family-focused, Parish-based and school-supported. Parent information sessions and parent/child workshops are held as part of the preparation for each sacrament. Children participate in Parish-based Sacramental programs in Year Three (Penance/ Reconciliation), Year Four (Eucharist) and Year Six (Confirmation). As the first faith educators of their children, our parents are an integral part of this preparation and are encouraged to be supportive and involved in the process.

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Literacy & Numeracy Literacy At St Peter’s, we understand successful and continued literacy development for all students relies on the highest quality of teaching practice in this area. Literacy learners are provided with a supportive learning environment, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and engage in a range of highly effective instructional strategies. Our teaching approach is based on understanding the development of literacy acquisition, including responsive literacy learning pathways. These are based on student needs, skills and strategies, catering for diversity in learning. St Peter’s Literacy teaching approach incorporates a broad range of teaching pedagogies, balancing the use of structured explicit strategies with student-centred, authentic learning experiences. All literacy teaching and learning includes modelled, shared, guided and independent learning activities. Numeracy St Peter’s strongly affirms that in all areas of schooling, students who self-discover connections in their learning make their learning more meaningful and retainable. In numeracy, we are transforming our lessons from “mimicking lessons” to “thinking lessons.” Staff are regularly trained by Numeracy Leaders and Catholic Education officers in current numeracy practices. At St Peter’s, we are implementing lessons that follow a “Launch, Explore, Summarise” approach. Teachers cleverly Launch a problem or scenario, students are given time to Explore and this is followed by a teacher-led Summary. These lessons are designed to encourage students to make the mathematical links prior to being explicitly shown by teachers. Again, we are aiming to provide “thinking lessons” in numeracy. In conjunction to this, we also see value in explicitly teaching mathematical skills and processes. St Peter’s is extremely well-resourced with an array of hands-on numeracy resources. These are kept in a central hub in the school and teachers are aware of the available resources. Classrooms are well-equipped with an array of hands-on numeracy materials. Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 have regular access to Mathematics resources kept in their classrooms. Students in Junior Primary are provided with a “Take Home Maths Pack” with materials such as dice, playing cards and counters. With instruction and guidance from the classroom teacher, these packs promote mathematical fun and reinforcement in the home.