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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

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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 School Advisory Council Terms of Reference 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 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 Learning Diversity At St Peter’s, we have a dedicated team of specialist teachers and Educational Assistants who work collaboratively to provide Literacy and Numeracy support to our students. Our Support team is committed to delivering intervention programs tailored to accelerate the progress of students who have been identified with specific needs. Our intervention programs are data-driven, ensuring close monitoring of each student's progress. We place a high priority on early intervention, recognising its significance in addressing needs promptly. Collaboration and communication with classroom teachers are integral to our approach. We believe in working closely with teachers to ensure continuity and effectiveness in our intervention strategies. Our team frequently collaborates with a range of professionals to provide holistic support to our students. This includes our school psychologist, our onsite Allied Health Service team from Hendercare, as well as external experts such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, tutors, and others. This collaborative approach ensures that our students receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs. In Kindergarten, we conduct Speech Therapy screening for each child to identify any areas of concern. Our annual assessment schedule ensures that all students are regularly monitored for their progress and any potential needs across all year levels. Furthermore, we conduct annual handover meetings where current classroom teachers transfer important information about their students to their future teachers. During these meetings, staff are briefed on any intervention strategies that have been employed to support students, ensuring continuity and progress from year to year. At St Peter’s, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. AQUINAS The AQUINAS program at St Peter’s School acknowledges the definitions used by Françoys Gagne’ when he states that Giftedness designates the possession and use of outstanding natural abilities, called aptitudes, in at least one ability domain, to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers. And that talent designates the outstanding mastery of systematically developed abilities, called competencies (knowledge and skills), in at least one field of human activity to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers who are or have been active in that field. As such, the St Peter’s School AQUINAS program aims to assist development of intellectual gifts, into talents by: appropriate identification using diagnostic testing, particularly from year 3 - 6 provision for early identification provision of external opportunities when possible and appropriate individual support where appropriate and possible inclusion of students in relevant competitions and experiences external to St Peter’s Primary School provision of well-planned extension (class withdrawal) programs that can include the development of a variety of skills including: independent working skills higher order thinking skills research skills self-regulation problem solving skills self-confidence and understanding intrinsic motivation Please click below to view the Postion Paper for AQUINAS Postion Paper AQUINAS Numeracy Support At St Peter’s, both students and teachers are well-supported in the Mathematics Learning Area. Students are provided with in-class support and small-group withdrawal support. Classroom teachers, support staff and Numeracy Co-ordinators all play a vital part in deciding which support structure is most relevant for our individual students. We perform extensive numeracy assessments and use current data to identify students who will receive numeracy support in both junior and upper primary. Teachers are also offered a range of support measures in Numeracy. Support is given to teachers when they are designing their classroom numeracy programs. This is also complemented by practical support being given whilst implementing individual Mathematics lessons. Staff attend professional Numeracy Development sessions each term. St Peter’s have an intervention specialist who implements the Extending Maths Understanding (EMU) Program for those students in junior primary who require support. EMU is a research-based intervention approach that improves students’ knowledge and confidence with Mathematics. In addition to EMU, the Bond Blocks program is also used to target the development of fundamental addition and subtraction skills, providing students with a strong foundation in early numeracy. Bond Blocks is a research-informed intervention program that incorporates high impact teaching strategies such as Multiple Exposure and Explicit Teaching. The program builds on maths skills such as doubling, halving and Bonds to 10 and 20. Students will have short, sharp, targeted sessions with the focus being on basic facts used for addition and subtraction. Literacy Support At St Peter’s, we offer students specialist support in the Literacy Learning Area through in-class support and small-group withdrawal sessions. We have a number of highly trained Educational Assistants who rotate throughout the school, offering additional in-class support during literacy dedicated time. Students who have been identified as having lower literacy skills are able to access specific intervention programs – MiniLit or MacqLit. MiniLit is an evidence-based, explicit and effective early literacy intervention program for small groups, offered in Years 1 to 2. It is a synthetic phonics- based program aimed at students finding reading and writing difficult. Within the program, students are taught to identify all 44 sounds in the English language and use the sounds to read and spell with accuracy. MiniLit is an integral part of the MultiLit suite of reading programs. MacqLit is an evidence-based, explicit and systematic reading intervention program for small groups of older low-progress readers from Years 3-6. As with MiniLit, it focuses on students recognising and using the 44 sounds in the English language to read and spell words and builds on learnt skills to break multi-syllabic words apart. It also includes all the key components necessary for effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Reading support is also offered to students in middle to upper year groups through small-group Reciprocal Reading sessions, an interactive teaching strategy for supporting readers to develop comprehension strategies. To support each child’s literacy development, our school incorporates a range of programs alongside our literacy intervention initiatives such as MiniLit and MacqLit. We also offer the HearBuilder program, which primarily targets auditory processing and language skills essential for literacy development, helping students who may not meet the entry requirements for some MultiLit programs, access intervention within the classroom. This approach also allows teachers to receive first-hand feedback on each child’s progress. Additionally, we provide Sunshine Online, giving students access to digital reading resources to further develop literacy skills on a different platform. Whole School Friendship Framework At St. Peter’s, fostering a safe and positive school culture is one of our priorities. We implement an internationally recognised program, Friendology 101 by URSTRONG. This comprehensive wellbeing program is designed to provide students with essential skills, language, and self-confidence to foster healthier friendships. Our goal in implementing Friendology 101 is to empower our students to navigate social interactions with confidence and empathy. Through a series of 8 age-appropriate sessions, our students will learn essential language and strategies to: Articulate their emotions effectively. Advocate for themselves respectfully. Resolve conflicts constructively, termed as putting out Friendship Fires® by URSTRONG. Differentiate between normal conflicts and intentional hurtful behaviour, referred to as 'mean on purpose' by URSTRONG, which aligns with our approach to addressing bullying. The positive impact of Friendology 101 on our school community, fostering stronger relationships and promoting a culture of kindness and respect, aligns seamlessly with our core school values: TRUST, RESPECT, UNITY, and EXCELLENCE. To learn more about the program, explore the URSTRONG website www.urstrong.com . Child Safe Framework The Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC ) is mandated in all public preschools and schools and is taught by teachers who have completed a full day KS:CPC training course. It is a world-class, evidence-based child safety program that is used by a range of other Australian and international schools. Child Safe Framework

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

Trust Respect Unity Excellence #TRUE Canteen Canteen St Peter’s Canteen is open FIVE days per week for both recess and lunch. Lunch Orders are to be ordered online before 8.45am and will then be sent up to the classrooms at lunch time. Recess snacks can be purchased online through QuickCliq – Tuesdays-Thursdays only and collected by your child from the Canteen at reces s. All other recess and lunchtime snacks are to be paid for by cash and are available for Years 1-6 only, as the child is required to come to the canteen. Canteen Menu (PP - Year 6) Kindy Kindy students can order fresh foods and toasted sandwiches from the Canteen – online through QuickCliq. The hot daily specials are not available to Kindy students. We encourage healthy eating The aim of the St Peter's canteen is to serve nutritional food and the menu is in line with the State Government regulations. Click the links below to view more details: WA School Canteen Association Healthy Food Guide Contact Canteen staff can be contacted on 9338 9916. Placing an Order Online orders St Peter’s School Canteen only accepts online lunch orders and recess snacks Tuesdays-Thursdays only (to be collected by your child from the Canteen at reces s) at QuickCliq . Window sales are only available for recess and lunchtime treats. Please place orders before 8.45am on the day. Orders may also be placed up to 28 days in advance. Instructions to Add a Student

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 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

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.