Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Parish Parish – St Peter the Apostle We are wholehearted in our efforts to assist our parish to form in Christ a Catholic faith community guided by the Holy Spirit. We believe in sharing experiences, which enable our children to learn and live the Gospel values, which prepare them to become loving, participating members of our parish family. We are constantly strengthening our relationship with the St Peter’s Parish, and the Parish Priest provides strong pastoral leadership to our school community. We share the motto of Believe, Be Seen and Become with the parish. The Sacramental Preparation Programs are co-ordinated in partnership with the parents and parish, with the assistance of the school. We encourage participation in family mass celebrations, the Grandparents' Mass, the International Food Fair and support parish social outreach activities. https://www.petertheapostle.org Parish details St Peter the Apostle 91 Wood Street Inglewood WA 6052 Email: admin@stpetersbedford.au Tel: (08) 9423 3010 Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm Sacrament Coordinator Marina Tassone (School Term) Email – sacramental@stpetersbedford.au Mass Times Tuesday to Friday: 9.00am Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am Sunday: 12.00pm - Spanish Mass Sunday: 5.00pm - Family Mass Reconciliation Saturday: 5.00pm - 5.30pm

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 Dance and Drama is an inclusive learning area designed to support all students in developing new skills through both disciplines. This specialist subject encourages creativity, collaboration, and confidence as students grow and express themselves. Within Dance and Drama lessons, students engage in meaningful and stimulating experiences that foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills, while also promoting active participation and enjoyment. 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. Auslan St Peter’s Primary school community is one that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism. Auslan fosters a more inclusive school environment where every voice—spoken or signed—is valued. It adds a meaningful dimension to community gatherings, including welcomes and prayers, where appropriate. Auslan encourages empathy, patience and active listening. Students learn to communicate in new ways, deepening their emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Teaching students Auslan from a young age offers a wide range of benefits, not only for Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, but also for hearing students. Importantly, research and practice show that early exposure to Auslan can enhance English reading and writing skills, among other developmental gains. 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 Uniforms Uniform Shop All students must adhere to the School’s Uniform Policy and wear the correct uniform at all times. To view the full Uniform Guidelines, please click below Uniforms are available for purchasing at: Uniform Concepts Inglewood Superstore, 834 Beaufort Street, Inglewood. https://uniformconcepts.au/collections/st-peters-primary-school Back to School Flyer 2027 The Superstore is open 6 days per week, (Monday to Friday – 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm). The Superstore is professionally fitted-out and managed by highly trained staff, air conditioned and provides greater facilities for customers, including full credit card and eftpos facilities. Uniform Concepts also offers online ordering with the option of collection at the store or delivery to home. Uniform Guidelines Uniform Price List and Order Form Second-hand Uniform Shop The Second-hand Uniform Shop is a voluntary service provided by our Parents and Friends Association. All funds raised from the sale of second-hand uniforms are directed to the school to assist with funding for various items and activities. All uniform donations can be handed in at the front office. The shop is located opposite the School Oval and we are open on the following days in 2026: 2026 Term Four Wednesday 28th October 2.45pm - 3.15pm Should you have any queries, please email the office at stpeters@cewa.edu.au We thank you for your support. St Peter's 2026 Uniform Refresh We are pleased to share our refreshed uniform for St Peter’s Primary School. This update provides students with an all-year-round uniform that is contemporary, comfortable, practical and appropriate for the needs of primary school students. Many items are also now unisex, offering greater flexibility for families and students. To support families during this change, there will be a transition period from the beginning of Term 4, 2026 through to the commencement of the 2028 school year. During this time, students may continue to wear existing uniform items while families gradually move to the refreshed uniform requirements. We would like to acknowledge and thank Uniform Concepts, our uniform supplier, for their ongoing support throughout this process. They have worked closely with the school and have been extremely accommodating in assisting with the development and implementation of these changes. Thank you also to our students, staff and families for the valuable feedback, conversations and suggestions shared throughout this journey. While not every suggestion could be implemented, all feedback was carefully considered in making decisions that best cater for the needs of our school and students. We also acknowledge the engagement of the School Advisory Council through this process and thank them for their endorsement of the uniform refresh. We are confident that this refresh will provide a practical, inclusive and contemporary uniform for our students for many years to come. Please refer to the document below for detailed information regarding the updated uniform requirements and transition process. Uniform Refresh Presentation 2026

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.

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 School Nurse Bec Ellis-Dorney Finance Officer Tony Hunter PRE KINDERGARTEN Teacher Jasmine Sinagra Education Assistants Jess Peppler, Megan Roxburgh, Tia Penny, Alivia Sciorilli 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, Lilly Icanovski, 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 Rebecca Kelson/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, Jacob Peletier SUPPORT Anna Voisey, J ackson Lamb, Jacqui Law, Fran Hewitt, Kirstie O'Mara, Liana Locantro, Marie Bonne, EDUCATION ASSISTANTS Tia Penny, Kerryn Alvaro, Jess Peppler, Megan Roxburgh, Emily Hall, Leon El-Said Coomerang, Nikki Shah, Sienna Germano, Alivia Sciorilli LEARNING SUPPORT Gemma Tsang COORDINATOR NUMERACY Emily Welsh COORDINATOR LITERACY Nikki Nayler COORDINATOR INTERVENTION Jackson Lamb, Josephine Maranta, 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 Kim Dixon, Sarah La Galia AQUINAS Julia O'Meara LIBRARY OFFICER Sharon Zanotti IT SUPPORT Tammy Hunter SOCIAL WORKER Melanie Rowe CANTEEN Janine Di Toro, Marina Tassone RELIEF Ciara Leahy

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Parents & Friends Parents and Friends A Catholic School Parents and Friends Group (P&F) provides the opportunity for parents, caregivers and friends of the school to meet, share and become a community that supports and encourages our students and staff in realising the shared vision. The P&F can add strength to their school through community engagement and fundraising initiatives, in addition to being positive advocates for its school. St Peter’s Parents and Friends operates in accordance with these Terms of Reference and is accountable to and works in close cooperation with the School Principal. St Peter’s Parents and Friends is established to support the Principal to fulfil their responsibilities in leading the Catholic Identity, Education, Community and Stewardship functions of the Catholic school in pursuit of CEWA’s vision to be Christ-centred and child-focused. The executive roles that form the St Peter’s Parents and Friends Committee are: Marie Armstrong - President Michelle Broadbent - Vice President Steven Catania - Treasurer Leah Campbell - Secretary Dave Dawes - General Member Current Contact St Peter's P&F - stpeterspandfwa@gmail.com Please click below to access the St Peter's P&F Terms of Reference P&F Terms of Reference Are you the P&F Chair or Deputy Chair? Are you the P&F Secretary? Are you the P&F Treasurer? Role of the P&F Rep on School Advisory Council? Are you a Class Representative? Meetings Details All members are welcome to attend the P&F Meetings. Meetings will be held once a term. The Agenda and Minutes will be electronically sent to the school community prior to each meeting. To submit an agenda item or provide feedback, please email stpeterspandfwa@gmail.com When 4th March 2026 13th May 2026 12th August 2026 4th November 2026 18th November 2026 (ACM) Where – Staff Room Time – 7pm – (Meeting length between 30-60 minutes depending on Agenda) The role of the P&F is to support and represent all parents and carers in the school community and having nominated representatives from each class ensures that all parents can have their perspective heard. CSPWA Through advocacy, representation and support, CSPWA seeks to work for and within Catholic school communities and inspire parents to be engaged and genuine partners in their children’s education. https://www.csp.wa.edu.au/ 2026 P&F Class Reps CSPWA Social Media Guidelines

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Employment Thank you for your interest in joining the St Peter's Primary School Community. There are currently no vacancies

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 Parent and Carer Code of Conduct This Parent and Carer Code of Conduct is grounded in the Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Code of Conduct, which sets out the minimum standards of behaviour expected of all members of our school community. The CEWA Code of Conduct recognises that the safety and wellbeing of students is a shared responsibility and that every adult (staff, parents/carers, volunteers and visitors) plays a vital role in creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment. Parent and Carer Code of Conduct

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Early Childhood Education At St Peter's, our Early Years vision is to cultivate confident, creative individuals who embark on lifelong learning journeys. We encourage active participation as informed community members, with a deep appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. We are dedicated to respecting diverse cultural viewpoints and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment. We embrace holistic education, recognising the interconnectedness of all dimensions of children's learning, including their physical, personal, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive aspects. We value children's voices, actions and movements in planning and assessment, emphasising the importance of community partnerships and collaborative learning. Our educational approach promotes inquiry and play-based learning as a dynamic process where children wonder, explore, create and problem-solve. We believe in fostering intentional play that expands children's thinking, encourages agency and stimulates neural connections. We acknowledge that children's early learning profoundly influences their educational journeys. By prioritising wellbeing, resilience and engagement, we cultivate a growth mindset and a positive attitude toward learning. We celebrate the holistic nature of children's learning, embracing its complexity and dynamism. Pre Kindy Our Pre Kindy Program focuses on learning through imaginative, cognitive and sensory play, using the indoor and outdoor environment as the classroom. It is a time to explore, and each child is encouraged to make meaning of their world through hands-on experiences. Each child is supported in developing his/her own unique gifts through a child-focused curriculum that acknowledges the whole child and further develops his/her unique capabilities and a love of learning. Children develop their creativity, emotional well-being, sense of belonging and social skills. As we venture on walks through the school to visit the chickens, Prayer Garden, Library and open play spaces, we develop a sense of ‘belonging’ to a larger community. Our program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and has “a specific emphasis on play-based learning and recognises the importance of communication and language and social and emotional development.” (The Early Years Learning Framework-Belonging, Being and Becoming p.5). We aim to provide a learning environment that caters for the development of each child across the spiritual, social, emotional, language, cognitive, creative and physical domains. The wellbeing of each child is of great importance and we have a wellness session after lunch (in lieu of rest time). Our staff create a caring, safe and stimulating environment that nurtures and encourages each child to investigate, inquire, wonder and engage in nature-based play. We believe that the home-school partnership with our families is very important and we look forward to working together, welcoming conversations and communication. Children can attend Pre Kindy once he/she has turned 3 years of age. Our Pre Kindy sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday in the school term, between 9am and 2.45pm (classroom doors open at 8.45am). Pre Kindy Information Pre Kindy Booklet Kindergarten St Peter’s welcomes children into our Early Childhood Centre, our focus is to develop the whole child by providing an environment in which children feel they belong through a safe, secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. The Early Years program nurtures the growth and development of each child spiritually, socially, emotionally, cognitively and morally. The program acknowledges the values and beliefs of our children and an awareness of their differences and diversities. We believe in the importance of ‘learning through play’, providing play based experiences that enhance and enrich decision making skills, self-esteem and self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, resilience, good citizenship and respect for others. Parents are the primary educators We acknowledge that parents are their child’s first educators; our role is to support parents on their child’s faith and educational journey through experiences that nurture and develop each child’s sense of wonder and awe of God in their life and the world around them. We foster a strong partnership between home, school, parish and community, this is the is the key to ensure positive and successful learning outcomes for our children . Together we support our children to be, become and belong. We invite parent involvement through class rosters, excursions/ incursions and special events. 1/2 1/1 O ur Program Our Early Years program has strong emphasis on high-quality Literacy and Numeracy practices. This is achieved through explicit teaching and the development of critical thinking strategies to support the progress of student’s achievements in these areas. Providing a differentiated curriculum ensures we cater for the needs and capabilities of each child. We believe as educators our role is to provide programs that encourage our children to become happy, confident, active and life-long learners who construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world. Kindergarten Booklet

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 Kindy 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.

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Student Wellbeing School Social Worker Social Workers play an important role in supporting students' academic, social-emotional and behavioural needs. They work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team, staff, caregivers, external agencies and students to provide a comprehensive support system. Our Social Worker engages with the school community, in both direct and indirect ways, addressing individual, group and systemic needs. Melanie Rowe, our School Social Worker, is at the school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Given the large size of our school, the involvement of the School Social Worker is determined by the Student Support Team based on school priorities. If you believe your child would benefit from their support, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher, who will follow up accordingly. Speech and OT Services Hendercare Therapy Services HenderCare is a therapy services team offering Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy onsite at St Peter’s Primary School, on Thursdays and Fridays. These services are available to families accessing therapy privately or through the NDIS. In line with the school's current guidelines, onsite therapy is prioritised for students with identified additional needs, including those with a diagnosis, significant support needs, and an Individual Education Plan (IEP). We look forward to working collaboratively with families and therapists to support student learning and wellbeing. To enquire about therapy services, please complete the HenderCare Referral Form using the link below. Referrals will be reviewed by the school to determine eligibility for onsite therapy, and families will then be contacted regarding available support options and next steps. Allied Health Team Initial Contact Form - Fill out form

About Us Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE About Us St Peter’s is a co-educational primary school located in the Bedford/Inglewood area of Perth. The school has 750 students from Pre Kindy to Year 6. The school was originally established by the Dominican Sisters in 1941. The school motto Veritas – Truth links us back to our Dominican foundation that was built by the Sisters. The Dominican mission which continues to be ours is to plant the seeds of faith to inform the hearts and minds of students. We aspire to be a place where the beauty and power of the Christian faith is never imposed but proposed in every possible way. School Profile St Peter’s School derives its strength from truth and honesty with God and one another. As we strive to model the love of Jesus, our teaching and learning will reflect the needs and interests of individuals and the community. St Peter's Primary School is a triple-stream, Catholic co-educational primary school situated approximately ten kilometres east of the Perth CBD. The school has an enrolment of approximately 750 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, and draws the majority of its students from the parish of Bedford/Inglewood. Our vision is for our students to graduate as successful learners and are prepared for the future with a strong faith and the values of trust, respect, unity and excellence. At St Peter’s we derive strength from our motto ‘VERITAS’, meaning truth, which inspires us to learn, achieve and serve in truth. In addition to our motto there are four core values which underpin our school community: Trust, Respect, Unity and Excellence (TRUE). The staff provides an integrated curriculum for all students, with Religious Education as the focus. The curriculum draws together the concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values from the West Australian Curriculum in developing the competencies of critical and creative thinking, personal and social capabilties, and intercultural understanding. There are a range of specialist programs including Music, Drama/Dance, Science, Physical Education, Library, Auslan, EMU, MiniLit and Macqlit and AQUINAS (Gifted & Talented). St Peter's has successfully endeavoured to establish close ties with the parent and school community, resulting in greater involvement by parents in their child's education, community building and, ultimately, better outcomes for students. The school also enjoys a strong relationship with the local parish. The school endeavours to establish close links with parents that result in: Greater understanding by parents of their children’s schooling Greater understanding by teachers of the students and their needs Better communication between home and school High student morale and confidence More goodwill and mutual esteem between parents and teachers Greater involvement by parents in school activities A happier school School Profile School History The Past In the early 1920’s Archbishop Clune was approached in regards to the establishment of a Dominican Foundation in Perth. He already had a number of teaching orders operating within the Archdiocese and although he was in favour of the idea he felt the formation of a new foundation could not be justified. It was not until Archbishop Prenderville was installed that this idea took root. St Peter’s was the first church building to be erected in the new Parish of Bedford Park-Bayswater. The Hall was designed by architects Messrs Howard, Bonner & Tracy and built by contractor Mr G Hallier for under £2000. It was described as well lit and attractively designed and was officially opened in 1938. In Archbishop Prenderville’s opening speech he informed those present that it was his intention to eventually use St Peter’s Church (the current Church Hall) for a school and it had been designed to divide into 3 large classrooms. He also indicated that providing there was adequate enrolments he hoped to one day see a religious foundation established alongside the school. In 1940 the Parish Priest of Bedford Park, Father E. McBride sent a letter to the Archbishop on behalf of his parishioners expressing their desire to open a school. This letter was forwarded onto Mother Vincent Colgan with a note requesting she take on this appeal and make arrangements to erect a Convent as soon as possible. On 24 January 1941 a group of four Dominican Sisters travelled to Bedford Park from Dongara and rented a brick house at 38 Wood Street. When classes began in early 1941 only 26 children attended, which was almost half the expected 50 students the Dominican Sisters had hoped for. This changed quickly with the introduction of various subjects and awards won by the students of St Peter’s. The Hall not only accommodated Primary students in the main area, but also catered for Secondary students in the front room and later even a Music room (The Kitchen area). The construction of the new convent proved to be very difficult as it was one of the most dramatic and worrying periods in Australia’s history with wartime restrictions causing many unforeseen pressures and problems. Eventually on 3rd June 1942 the Dominican Sisters moved into their new convent at 103 Wood Street and it was officially opened on the 7th June by Archbishop Prenderville. This building is now our Administration Block. By the end of 1942, the enrolments were approximately 90 students. As the enrolments continued to climb the need for a larger school became apparent and in July 1953 with an enrolment of 253, including a number of Secondary students, the new St Peter’s School opened. It consisted of five classrooms, an office and a small enclosed hall. This site was located on the adjacent Salisbury Street and remained St Peter’s Primary School until 2006. In 1957 further expansions occurred with the construction of the new Secondary school, St Thomas Aquinas for girls from Years 8-12. The Secondary school was located on Salisbury Street and consisted of three classrooms, an office, two small rooms, a library and a Kindergarten room. Many improvements were made to the school and convent in the 1960’s and 70’s. A new church was built making the old Church the St Peter’s Parish Hall, St Peter’s Primary School and the secondary school St Thomas Aquinas site was re-modelled and grew extensively in size. In 1999 St Peter’s Primary School underwent extensive changes to cater for the larger enrolments. That was to be the final building program at the Salisbury Street site. In late 2001, St Peter’s Primary School and the Bedford Inglewood Parish were advised by the Catholic Education Office that the school would commence operating a second stream, boosting enrolments to over 500 students and therefore requiring a larger site. In 2003, the amalgamated St Thomas and St Marks – Chisholm Catholic College vacated the large secondary site and an extensive building program began to prepare the secondary site as the new St Peter’s Primary School. St Peter’s Church in the Bedford Park – Bayswater Parish went through numerous exciting and interesting challenges. The development, transition and success of the Parish and school were due to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the Dominican sisters, the Parish Priest and the local community. The Present St Peter’s Primary School is located at 103 Wood Street Inglewood, approximately 6 kilometres north of the CBD. It is a triple streamed, co-educational school with a current enrolment of approximately 750 students from Pre-Kindy to Year 6. The school, which is owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, operates under the authority of the Catholic Education Commission through the Catholic Education Office and its Director. It was established by the Dominican Sisters in 1941. Our current site went through an extensive building program in 2005 with our relocation in 2006 from our old site on Salisbury Street. St Peter’s Church is located adjacent to the school and the school holds strong relationships with the Parish and wider community. The current Principal is Mr Daine Burnett and the school employs approximately 75 staff. School Name/Patron Saint The school name, St Peter’s Primary School was adopted by the Dominican Sisters in the early 1940’s due to its links to the local Bedford Park – Bayswater (now Bedford/Inglewood) Parish. The Patron Saint of both the Parish and the school is St Peter who was also known as Simon Peter. St Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose as his original disciples. His life is prominently featured in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Peter was a Galilean fisherman who was assigned a leadership role by Jesus. The Catholic Church considers Simon Peter a Saint and associates him with the foundation of the Church in Rome. St Peter’s feast day is the 29th June which is also celebrated with St Paul. St Peter is known for his work in continuing the work of Jesus in spreading the good news to the people and is often depicted holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. School History